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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

A Story With a Moral.

Noah. Webster, the great lexicog-
rapher, was probably during his life
time the victim of more newspaper
abuse than any man in America, not a
politician. Being, rs was thought,
somewhat radical. even arbitrary, in
his dealing with English photography,
he brought down upon his head the
most bitter criticisms. which often be-
came personally abusive. One paper,
particularly, in his immediate vicinity,
which was edited by one of those dys-
peptic cranks who are always spelling
for fight, continued to pour forth its
weekly volumes of abuse until some of
Mr.. Webster's friends advised him to
reply and forever silence the puppy.
His reply was that he had learned by
sad experience the folly of engaging in
such unequal contests. Zone moon
light night said he, Il was on my
way home from the house of neighbor
with whom | had been spending the
evening and with his assistance revis-
ing the last edition of my Dictionary,
of which had copy under my arm.
Suddenly / found myself confronted in
the road by large pole-cat. hest
tated, feeling ashamed to beat retreat
from such an enemy, and as the animal
stood his ground / threw at him my
Dictionary as my only available weapon
of defense. My attack was followed by
the most disastrous results to myself,
but did not hurt the enemy. Since
then, whenever / have been urged by
my friends to reply to any ISLANDERS OF
the press, my reply is, No, l once dis.
charged quarto edition at skunk,
and got the worst of it,"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

In good, old, Democratic days"
when the Democratic revenue policy
had full swing, and foreign manufac-
turers and importers grew rich at the
expense of the people of this country,
statistics show that from 1851 to 1859.
inclusive, the excess of imports over our
exports and direct loss of specie to the
people of the country, was 1858, 178, 500:
and Howell Cobb, the last Democratic
Secretary of the Treasury, in his report
in 1860, says that capitalists are un-
willing to invest in United States secu-
rites at par" and calls attention to the
fact that he was in trouble to raise
1000 900 that he wished to negotiate
to pay the daily expenses of the govern
ment And under an act of Dec. II,
1860, Treasury notes were issued. re-
deemable one year after date. and bear
ing interest at from to u per cent.
These were good. old, Democratic DAYS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
Hello!

Well!-Yes, this is the Milwaukee Ex-
position.
wah wah wah wah sp-gn-zib.
You're too close to the telephone
that's better.
want space for an exhibit.
Sorry, but the building is full; may
squeeze You in gallery, but that is the
only chance.
Well, everybody tells me that | must
get in this year, so reserve me a twenty
foot front gallery space.
Can't do it. No such space left ex-
cept on the roof.
Well. give what you can. What are
season tickets this year?
All right Two dollars.
Cheap enough. How much to your
Panorama Painting?
Adults fifteen, children ten cents, dur
ing the Exposition only.
Think it's going to take?
Yes sir, it is surprisingly good; Mon
signor Capel says that it is the finest
thing of the kind he's ever seen.
What other attractions have you?
Well, Bradford, the famous Artist,
will be here with his pictures.
Who? BudJorct!
No, Bradford, Brad
Oh! Bradford; yes, yes, he's a big
card
Got a good Agricultural display?
Best ever in the building, most of it
in motion.
Much Manufacturing to be shown?
Yes; Mittens, Gloves, Suspenders,
Flour, Embroideries, ETC., will be man
ufactured in the building
What are you going to do with the
fCuntain?
Stock it with live sturgeon, 80 pound
ers
How about music and lighting?
Bach'S full military band afternoon
and evening. Kempe at the organ,
mornings. leo Arc lights, 400 Edison
incandescent lamps and electric chan
deliers.
Who runs your restaurant this yearP
We do. Got q tirst-class steward
Best cook in the State. Best the market
affords, sandwiches up to spring chick
en-, and moderate prices.
Understand you're to run daily pa
per?
Yes, sir, complete printing Office.
Well, l guess you'll have very at
tractive and successful Exposition.
No question of that, sir.
Well, much obliged. Don't forget
about that space.
Not at all. I'll remember
Good bye.
Good bye.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
Something About Contracts.

A few years ago, certain Crank for
little 6ne-horse machine in this Coun-
ty, for and in consideration of financial
aid in starting him in the newspaper
business, took the contract of sending
his benefactor to Congress. The con-
tract has never been fulfilled, and never
will be. Instead of being carried by
the Crank, to a seat in Congress, the
unfortunate statesman has had to carry
the Crank, and it is too heavy a load
for any man to carry and reach any
position in the gift of the people. Be-
fore he reaches the goal of his ambition
he will have to unload the Crank
Knowing this, the poor Crank is driven
to despair. In his waking hours he
thinks of that contract, and his dreams
are all about contracts. When he I'M
dertakes to write, somehow or other,
he runs off on the subject of contracts.
Our lawyers are seriously considering
the expediency of discarding parsons
on Contracts and taking the files of
the Crank's paper as authority on that
subject In his last issue the Crank
accuses us of making contract years
ago to send Mr. Kidd to the State Sem
ate, and pertinently asks, "Can the
HERALD elect him?' We would ex-
plain for the benefit of this higher au-
thority on contracts, that the people of
the County nominated Mr.. Kidd, with
out any interference on the part of the
HERALD, ard they will see to it that he
is elected. The HERALD is not doing a
general contract business-this year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

! THAT S THE INTENTION.-A Yam
kee is considered the sharpest of the hui
man family, and only an Irishman can
get the better of him. The wit of the
! latter is more forcible and more unique
and more spontaneous than the former 5
| plainness and directnesS of speech. As
an example, an Irishman took Yankee
friend to church with him on Christmas
day The music was magnificent and
the decorations gorgeous On their
way out of church the lrishman asked
the Yankee how he liked the service.
'Why, it just beats the devili' replied
the down-caster That's the intention, ;"
dryly remarked the gentleman from
! Tipperary. So it is the intention of n ,
X. Fairbank q Co. to manufacture the
finest soaps for general household use
Their famous brands of Lakeside" and
white Star" soaps are already I'M
equaled. They emit rich perfume
which, with their other special qualities
particularly adapt them for the toilet,
the bath and the laundry. They are
just what they are represented to be,
and are sold at all grocery stores. Who
ever once uses them will never have
the slightest intention of trying any
other kind 2Sw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

When the poor old Democratic party
shall have been carted off to the ceme-
terry and laid to rest, in November. the
Court will doubtless appoint Maria
Halpin eXecutrix of the estate of the
deceased. as her son. Oscar Folsom
Cleveland, will fall heir to the estate. if
any is left after the expenses of the
funeral.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
Republican Ticket.
For President
JAMES G.. BLAINE.
OF Maine.
For Vice President
JOHN A. LOGAN.
OF Illinois.
Republican Electors.
State Ticket.

For Governor
JEREMIAH NJ. RUSK, of Vernon.
For Lieutenant Governor
SAM S. FIFIELD, of Ashland.
For Secretary of State
ERNST G. TIMME, of Kenosha.
For State Treasurer
EDW'D G. MCFETRIDGE, of Dodge.
For Attorney General
LEANDER F. FISBY, of Washington.
For State superintendent
ROBERT GRAHAM. of Winnebago.
For Railroad Commissioner
NILS p. HAUGEN, of Pierce.
For Commissioner Of Insurance
PHILIP l.. SPOONER, JR., of Dane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

We find quoted in an exchange a
short article containing these remark
able sentences: 'In local affairs let the
office seek the man, not the man the
Office" and 1.-The continuation of any
official more than two terms is an act
of injustice to the other aspirants. =
To the first we take no exception The
doctrine is good. But we can hardly
reconcile it with the proposition follow
ing, presenting picture of the disap-
pointed "aspirants' who could hardly
feel that an act of injustice had been
done them had they waited in the mod
est manner suggested Tor the office to
seek them. Again, if ian Office should
not be more desirable as an employment
than any other" (whatever that may
mean,) why should an efficient officer
be displaced just as he has learned the
business by experience TO .'let another
have a chance?" If "a man should
not be chosen to an Office unless he is
qualified. it is evident that the man
who has become familiar with all the
minuti1 of the business connected with
the office by an experience of several
years is the best man for the people to
support for the office, provided. of
course, that he be honest and efficient.
And really. reader. You will find that
there are still y grea. many honest men
in the world, and a great many in
Grant county, too. though some men of
misanthropic and dyspeptic tendencies
would have us believe that all men ex-
cept themselves are dishonest There is
however grain of truth in all this
chat about the voter being the boss :
and the office-holder the servant. -"
The office is the gift of the people, and
it is the business of the office holder 10
serve the people, and it sometimes hap
pens that an inefficient or dishonest
officer becomes saddled upon county,
and retains his office by power not
gained by faithful performance of MS
duties. When such is the case it is time
enough to grumble
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

1t is true, that Ora Richards, our Re-
publican candidate for Sheriff, van
pushed several gallant soldiers in the
contest for the nomination, but we VEN
ture to say that he is too patriotic, too
magnanimous and too honest, to steal,
if opportunity ever offers, the funds
that may be raised to build them mon
umentS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

The charges against the Presidential
candidates are now supposed be be
about all in. The charges against
Blaine are the Mulligan letters; against
Cleveland that he is an ex-hangman,
has been corrupt tool in the hands of
railroad monopolists, is lecherous
libertine and the father of Oscar Folsom
Cleveland against St. John, that he is
hypocrite, and desecrateS the Chris
tain Sabbath; against Butler, that he
was the father of the "sslary-grab"
steal, and allowed an actress to kiss
him on the bald spot on his head; and
against Belva Lockwood, that she wears
false bangs. You pays your money
and you takes your choice"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Gen. Lucus Fairchild will address
the citizens of Lancaster and surround
ing country, on the political issues of
the day, in this city, Wednesday, Oct.
8. More definite announcement will be
made hereafter, and we hope to see a
large turnout to greet and to hear the
gallant one-armed soldier, of whom ev-
cry citizen of Wisconsin is justly
proud. The General will also speak in
Boscobel at some date to be determined
upOu
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

For State Senator
+. |. KIDD.
For Co. Supt of Schools
CHAS. l.. HARPER.
For Sheriff
ORA RICHARDS.
For County Clerk
G.. w. HILL.
For Clerk of Circuit Court
A. &. MORSE.
For County Treasurer
THOMAS MCMAHON.
For Register of Deeds
l.. III. BOUGHTON.
For District Attorney
K. G. ORR.
For County Surveyor
j. G.. SCOTT.
For Coroner
S. G.. MCDONALD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

The steamer Dakota sank in the Mis-
souri, river near Providence last Thurs.
day morning, on her trip up that stream.
The freight was light. and valued at
1000; insured for $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

The Crank that runs the tell her any
thing-but-the-truth, up in the custom
house, has evidently been oiled recent
~, for it is now turning nicely and
smoothly for the benefit of those who
doubtless furnished the oil, and it is
grinding out sweet nj elodies for
Burr Jones, Democratic candidate for
Congress, and throwing slush at the
Republican candidates in this county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

The Dep,ocratic Congressional Con-
vention for this district was held in
Monroe last Wednesday. Their work
was all laid out beforehand, and BUR-
w. Jones was nominated by acclama-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
Special Local Notices.

N-7s~rNr>rN-~ -r~~~@-@~7~~<>-~>SN~~rN
POSITIVE CURE FOR PILES. To
the people of this County we would say
we have been given the Agency of Dir.
Anarchists Italian Pile Ointment-em.
phatically guaranteed to cure or money
refunded - Internal, External, Blind,
Bleeding or Itching Piles. Price. SOC a
Box. No Cure, no Pay. For sale by
+. W. Bryan, druggist. Syl
DAUGHTERS, WIVES, MOTHERS.
We emphatically guarantee Doctor
Anarchists CATHoLIcoN, a Female Rem.
edy, to cure Female Diseases, such as
Ovarian troubles, Inflammation and
liberation, Falling and Displacement
or bearing down feeling. Irregularities,
Barrenness. Change of Life. Lcucorhna,
besides many weaknesses springing from
the above, like Headache, Bloating,
Spinal weakness, Sleeplessness, Ner-
yous debility, Palpitation of the heat,
&c. For sale by +. W. Bryan, Lancas.
ter. Price Sl.00 and $3.50 per bottle.
Send to j. b. Marchisi, Utica, n. Y,
for Pamphlet, free. Sy1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
DAUGHTERS, WIVES. MOTHERS

MRS. FRENCH'S CROWN OF JOY.
The agent of this celebrated cure has
appointed Messrs. Stone g. Hassell and
W. b. Baxter, druggists. sole agents for
this now well-known remedy for Kid
ney, Liver and Dropsy complaints. Call
on them for circular and testimonials.
This celebrated medicine is compound
ed by most clearly process from herbs
gathered in Palestine and one is not re-
quired TO take half dozen bottles to
prove its usefulness. A single dose will
convince the sufferer of its curative
power, Manufactured in the great med
icine city of Rochester. n Y, it has a
larger home patronage than all other
compounds combined in that city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

The Democratic papers in announcing
that Hamilton Fish was going to sup
port Cleveland, were doubtless labor-
ing under the impression that Fish was
q sucker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
S. G.. MCDONALD.
Economy.

There are some counties in Iowa that
ought to economize in stationery and in
vest their surplus in soldiers monu-
mentS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25


Leading druggists and physicians are
becomming greatly interested in the
German preparation Won Tagan's Ajax
inc. 1t is claimed that there is nothing
to compare with it for kidney, liver or
heart troubles, sick headache, costive-
ness, debility, etc. If true, its import
ance To every family cannot be over
estimated, for it means great saving
of expense, suffering and perhaps life
Sickness is always of momentous con-
sequence and so certain is Alaxine to
cure that laborious effort is being made
to persuade every interested person. first
to try one bottle, which will tell the
story, if it is &c benefit; if not, the agent
Fred w. Bryan, is instructed to refund
price paid. That these generous terms
should make constant urging unneces-
sary, to try remedy of this high order,
must be admitted. Do not buy any
other preparation until you have per-
soHdliy used this. 28g1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Ben Butler was the father OF the bill
known as the salary grab" which
passed Congress when Blaine was
Speaker of the House, and Butler was n
member Of Congress from Massachus-
etts. The bill added the sum of $40. 900
to the Speakers salary, and, as with
other members, was retroactive, until
Mr. Blaine, occupying the Speakers
chair, arose and had the bill so amended
rs to make it not retroactive as to its
effect on the Speakers salary. Objec-
tions were made, but Mr.. Blaine insist
ed. and succeeded in so amending the
bill as to cut himself off from its benefits
And this is why the Democrats and
their Independent allies do not call Mr..
Blaine a .'salary-grab' thief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

"Is Patrick Mulligan in the ranks@
seq the Gin'ral. Here! Gin,ral,' seq ].
Let the battle go on thin, SEE the Gin
raj"
As long as Mulligau, with his cart
ridge-box full of letters. was in the
ranks, the Democratic leaders shouted
to '.let the battle go on But now
that the last round of Mulligan's anu
milton has been fired off, and Mulligan
has retired TO the rear, we do not see
what the Democratic Generals are going
10 do for ammunition during the rest of
the fight. From this on, 1t will be a
grand Democratic stampede. They
should have held Mulligan in reserve.
"Mulligan's charge" was gallant one,
but instead of breaking the Republican
ranks, it only occasions laughter. Still
we say, "Arrah fur Mulligan!'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

A passenger train on the |. B. & w.
r. Il. was thrown from the track last
Thursday and a private car containing
Thos A. Hendricks, Democratic candi-
date for Vice President, rolled down an
embankment of fifteen feet and landed
bottom side up. Mr. Hendricks was
only slightly bruised, and he may con
clude that this was only a little foretaste
of what is coming, for he will doubtless
think when the election returns come
in. in November, that the train contain
ing himself, the skeleton that he is ex-
hibiting around the country labeled
Fraud, and Grover Cleveland and Maria
Halpin's ghost, has gone over an en-
bankment at least thousand feet, down
into the valley of the historic Salt River
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
CITY GUIDE.

LANCASTER LoDaE A. f. & A. NJ meets first and
third SatUrdayin eachmsuth at p. m, in Budd
hlOcE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
EsEAFTssVELE4EG.

ATTORNEYS w. & w i. BELL. At
torncys at Law Platteyillc. Wis Also General
Collecting Agents. Office in Washhurn \ Bros
Block Main Street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Auctioneer- CHAREs VINCENT, Brit
ISL Hollo:f. Wis .Auctioncer and Collector. Busl.
ness attended 10 promptly in all parts of Grant
county,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Attorneys CARTER d CLEARY, Attor-
ncys al Law Platteville Grant Co. Wisconsin.
Practice in all the courts Of the state. Oflccover
Hodges IL McCarn's Bank.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
nantiSt w + Hmm Bosrobql Wis

Dentist w. l. tiURD, boscobel, US
Onice over Ritter & Hubbelrs can he foend
in his office ~ all times except NnndHy sd
Tuesdays His assistant can be found thert IF Ill
times Or Hurd wi3 be 81 Narrc House Fpu
uimore, the 2nd Monday and Tuesday Of each
month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Attorneys CLARK & MILLS. Lancaster,
Wisconsin Attorneys at Law. Ofice over the
ostotTce in Clark block,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
Grant County Ticket,

For Member Congress, Sd Dis
ROBERT NJ. LA TOILETTE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
lsESETTESsa hollow.

Agent 5. MoRsE, Beetown, General
Collecting Agent and Notary PUblc. Business
nrnmptlY attended To.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Hotel PARK HOUSE, A. w Moore, Pro-
prictor, plattcvlle Wis The house has been
lately reftted and refurnished throughout and
no pains viii be spared 10 accommodate guests.
Good stabling attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
FSOSCOREsE.

Central House BosCoBEI.. \ iirSt-claSS
House in every respect sample rooms on first
floor Baggage transferred free Of charge Bill
lard Room connected with the house.
A. BOBEL. Proprietor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Hardware ct. CARRIER q Co. Bosco-
bel Wis. dealers It'd heavy and shelf Hardware.
stoves TinWare Wagons and wagon Wood Work.
Sash and Doors. Agents for champion ReaPers
and Mowers Acknowledged the hest in use.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Attorney HERMAN BUCHNER. Lancas-
ter. Wis Attorney at Law. Pension Claim and
ColIcc ting Agency ONCE over Ivey It Webb.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

Gen. Tom. Ewing, Ex-Governor of
Ohio, and ex-member of Congress from
that State, life long Democrat who
still adhcres to that party, visited this
State on business connected with the
courts last week, and on his return
through Chicago was interviewed, and
explained to a reporter for Democratic
newspaper his opinion of James G..
Blaine's honesty, and also explained
why he was not taking Is more active
part in the political campaign. Refer
ring to the Mulligan letters and charges
OF corruption against Mr.. Blaine, Gen.
Ewing said; 'In every private relation
OF life-as son, husband, father, friend
i know no kinder, purer or better
man; and among our public men he
stands unsurpassed as an embodiment
of the spirit and genius of the American
people. | don't believe if every letter
he ever wrote and every word he ever
uttered were published to the world
that they would fastcn on him u single
act or thought of official corruption.
If man be true in all private relations,
as from his boyhood | have known him
to be, he is not likely to be false to the
people. shall not take any part in
the canvass because of its extremely
and outrageously personal character,
and because of my lifelong friendship
for Blaine. know him TO be thorough
ly true in all relations of life, public
and private, and would not be willing
to address political meetings at which
he is so constantly and savagely de-
nounced without paying my personal
tribute to his public and private virtues.
Therefore | will only contribute my
vote to the cause of the Democracy in
this campaign"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25
Eagle Point Ferry!
Geo. FengIer, Prop.

The Dubuque and Grant Coun-
ty Ferry Boat, Eagle Point"
is now making regular trips
from its landing at Eagle Point
to the Opposite Shore.
The BOAT, DOCKS and AP-
PROACHES are first class, and
the public are Invited to
7G.fES this ! new ! RtgTE5ASTsiAtI
oswo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

An epidemic of elopements seems to
have broken out in New York State.
Last week Miss Victoria Morosini, the
daughter of wealthy Italian, eloped
with her fathers coachman, and this
week Miss Roma Sickles, sister of Gen.
Sickles, has clandestinely married a
butcher named Mead, the brother of the
the Sickles family washerwoman. The
freedom allowed young ladies in Ameri-
ca has been matter OF comment by all
observant writers on social topics, and
it is high time that mothers and fathers
began to realize the value of stricter
system of chaperoning in society, and
of giving more attention to the actions
and associations of their children
Fathers and mothers should always
know where their children are and with
whom they are associating, and in those
matters judge for their sons and
daughters. Such unfortunate events as
the above are usually the result of the
carelessness of parents on these points.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

ATTORNEYS AND Lowry Attorneys
at Iaw-ofllce over Thomas and orton's store,
east side of Court House square.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-25

LANCASTER Lopez l. @. G.. T. Meets every
Tuesday at p. m in Budd block, Madison street.