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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Department B-Cattie.
LnaN R--Sh0rf Hmm

W; P. Richardson. Superintendent. Judges-Pat
Powers, Cassyille; JAS Minor Little Grant /;
j. L. Huntington. Platteyille.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
LANcAsTER & BrRToN sTAGE.

LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday at g a IN. and Arrives at Burton at
Il m.
LEAVES Burton at 80 p. IN. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster At 80 p. IN.
s. r. GREEN. Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

POSTPONED. r Owing to the verv
warm weather the Royce Bell Ringers
have taken vacation and viii not come
to Lancaster til sometime in Septem-
h0r
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

NEW OFFICE. DR.. Odgers has moved
into his new Office over Ii. p. Greene
store lie occupies the entire upper
floor and prides himself as having one
of the best offices in the state.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
WEATHER REPORT.

Reported expressly for THE GRANT
COUNTY HERALD for the month of
July, 1885, by John M. Hurley:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
THOMAS & BASFORD.
HURLEY DASCH
MANUFACTURERS OF

gag~ Repairing and lob Work promptly at
tended to-
ey-s Special attention given to Plow Work and
norse-shoeing.
~ Corns in horses cured without extra
charge.
give have secured the services Of Mr. G, Il.
Spencer, whose skill in Horse-shoeing is we'll
known.
* Stone Shop formerly known as ''Bndd's
ShopO two doors below HERALD office. ;7y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

BURR BoBBINs' CIRCUs-Now travels
by rail and has added largely to its
original aggregation of natural wonders
and acr6baiic force. You will find
its advertisement on the second page
Of this issnn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

SAUsaGEs. When in Chicago, last
week, Mr.. Joe Nathan purchased new
patent sausage-cutter, that chops up
meat with wonderful rapidty, and 2
horse power engine to run it, The APP
paratus viii be placed in the new addi-
ton lie has been making to the back of
his buiIdino.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Class s2-H0aey, Pre8erres, Etc
Department F-Domestic.

Class 23-Domestic Manufacture.
Mrs. Prof. Beck, Superintendent; Mrs Chas
Harper, Assistant Superintendent. Judges
Mrs. Loyelace Vannatta, Mrs. Martin Oswald,
Mrs. G.. ID. UT.
No article shall be entitled TO a premium in
this class unless the same shall have been manu-
featured within the present past year
Best exhibition of machnemade cloth fan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Legal Notices.

SEED BUCKWHEAT for sale by A.
Schmtt 13tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06


WANTED. "A girl TO do general
housework for small family. Only
experienced help need apply. Inquire
at this Office. 23w2.
". L. McCord win give you a chance
to become The owner Of large CLOCK
by buying 81 worth Of goods for Cash.
23w1
WHOEVER draws that gold band
china tea-set at Drew's can exchange it
for $40 in gold if they desire. 23w3
A LARGE stock of gentlemen's fine
low shoes at cost, at the shoe store of
L. Weber & Co. 23w2
TIME IS MONEY And there is
money in buying good time-piece Of
j. III. Baldwin. 22w2
j. II. BALDNIN'S is eplace 10 get
good clocks, watches, or jewelry of any
kind. Repairing done promptly 22w2
WHEN buying baking powder call
on Joe Nathan and get set of glass
ware with the same. 2lw4
ANY person buying one dollars
worth of goods for cash at WI. Nc
Cords Meat MarKet will DO entitled to
a ticket on tirst-class Regulator clock.
23wI
DREW has some fine Accordeons for
sale. 1stf
THE JAMES MEANS three dollar
(S3) mems shoes. Best for the money,
44tf At JOHN ScHRENER's
FULL STOCK Of Heath & Mulligan's
Chicago mixed paints for sale at f. w.
Bryan's. Aft
JOE NATHAN has snowflake Crack
ers as light as feather. Aft
NEW STOCK, New Patterns of Wall
Paper at Fred Bryan's. ATT
FOR the finest qualities of Japan teas
90 to Joe Nathan's. 44tf
BRILLIANT Alaska Crystal Specta-
Giles and Eye Glasses in great variety at
Stone & Hassell's, Lancaster We are
sole agents for Grant county for these
celebrated goods, aud keep constantly
on hand a large stock to meet every re-
quirement. A perfect fit guaranteed in
every case. lift
EXCITING TIMES Remember the
Great Bargains in Boots and Shoes, at
the Bee Hive store in Lancaster.
44tf c. j. HYDE.
CHOICE Maple Syrup and home
made sorghum, at Joe Nathan's. Aft
NEW LINE of Carpets. AT
3tf JOHN ScHREINER's.
| OSWALD, LAMPERT & COVER =
Fennimore, Wis. Headquarters for
Mccormick New Steel Binder, the
highest made: Mccormick Light Daisy
Reaper and the Light No. 2 Mower.
Also Corn Cultiyators, riding and walk
ing; Hay Rakes, Plows, Seeders of all
kinds at lowest prices. lott
PRESERVES of excellent quality,
put up in Id buckets, for sale at Joe
Nathan's. Aft
SEED BUCKWHEAT for sale by A.
! Scbmitt. 13tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

Work viii commence in each place at 10 A. NJ
of the first day. Each applicant should come
provided with good black ink, pens legal-cap
paper and pencils. All persons. not already
legally qualified, who expect to teach in this
county during the fan aud winter must write at
some one Of these examinations. An intelligent
perusal Of The law relating 70 certificates, "re-
newals'' and Endorsements and action in ac-
cordance Herewith will save teachers and school
officers much unnecessary annoyance. Those
who write at the Institute examinations will
know the results before any others are held.
CHAs. L. HARPER, County supt
LANCASTER. Wis. July 10. 1885. Give
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

BUSINESS SUSPENDED. - The City
Council have recommended that the
business men of this city close their
places Of business on Saturday from l
to 3 p. NJ during the public services in
honor Of General Grant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Teachers Examinations.
TALL SEEIES 1895.

The regular Examinations Of Teachers for
Grant County viii be held as follows:
Lancaster in connection with the Institntc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
LANCASTER, BEETowN s BLOOMINGTON

LEAVES lancaster every Tuesday. Thursday and
aad Saturday at a. m. ard Arrives at Bloom
iDgt0n ut ~ M
LEAVES Bloomington ~ ] p. IN. on same days
and ARRIVES at Lancaster At p. N.
$. JOHNSON, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

Glass 2f--OrRdplentdt Hok.
Judges-Mrs. J. p. Huntington Mrs Vcrall Mrs
l.. Holloway.
No article shall be entitled to premium in
this class unless the same shall have been manu-
featured within the current past year
Best Afghan ............ .............S2 90
cnrad hnst 4 f,rhn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

DESTROYING OATS Reports from
the farming districts around Lancaster
show that grasshoppers are causing
great destruction in the oat fields. Mr.
Austin -ays the 'hoppers We're at work
bright and early last Monday morning
no wing on oat heads with ali the en-
ergy % irst-class reaper. This gives
our farmers the alternative of binding
up TER oats while green aud wet, or
binding none st all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Special Local Notices.


GO see the CLOCK at w. L. Me-
Cords Meat Market. 23wl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
List of Groceries for 81:

8 lib cans Choice Sardines.
81 lbs. Good Rio Coffee.
y lbs. Choice Rio Coffee.
s lbs, Mexican Roasted Coffee.
8 lbs. 40c Japan Tea.
q lbs. SOC Japan Tea.
10 lbs. Choice Prunes.
IL lbs. Choice Currants.
IL lbs. Choice Carolina Rice.
2 lbs. Best Plug Tobacco.
81 lbs. Buckskin Smoking.
6 Bib cans Good TablePeaches.
s Bib cans Choice Pie Peaches.
5 Bib cans Choice Bart. Pears.
IT, IL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Class l3-DiSeretiona,y Mechanical.
Same iudpes AZ Glass ~
ctdSs IL wagons, Buqgies, Etc.
Same Judges as Glasses 10 and IA

In this class may be entered all articles prop
cry belonging to the mechanical department and
nor otherwise provided for. judges TO award di
piomas on such articles as they may deem worthy
CIasS IL Hnn0ns R,ln1ies ELc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
PREMIUM LIST.
Following is "a List of the Premiums
offered at the Grant County Fair.
Department A-IIorses.

CtdSS l-DrGFt Horses.
James McClusky, Superintendent Judges-Jno.
Cary, Jr., Patch Grove; Peter Fennigan, Fen
nimore; Warren Johnson, Platteville.
Best stallion years old or over .......SsO 90
second pest stallion years old or over..... 90
Best stallion years old ana under ... 90
Second pest stallion 3years old and under 4. 90
Best stallion years old and under 90
Second best stallion years oldand underS 2 90
Best stallion year old and under Q ...... A 90
Second best stallion year old and under q. 90
sfyos u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

CHOICE Maple Syrup and home
made sorghum, at Joe Nathan's. Aft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

LANCASTER & PLATTEyILLE STAGE.
(DailyD
LEAVES Lancaster at p. IN. and Arrives at
FlatteYille at p. N.
LEAVES 2iatieYilc at a. m. and Arrives at Ian
caster az u IN. $. II. GREEN Prop
LANCASTER & SpECHT's FERRY STAGE.
(DailyD
LEAVES Lancaster at a. IN and Arrives at
Spccdts Ferry at II M
LEAVES specbt Ferry at p. m. and Arrives at
Lancaster at 8 p. m. GREEN Bios, Props
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Department Farm Products.
Class ls-KiteAen and Dalrn.

Ss"sS is--btdthsHtthtHy ana Itardfe.
Best exhibit general blacksmith work Diploma
Best exhibit of stoves and tinware Dinloma
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

ANY person buying one dollars
worth of goods for cash at WI. Nc
Cords Meat MarKet will be entitled to
a ticket on first-class Regulator clock.
0ou1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

49, lbs. Granulated Sugar.
IA lbs. Confectioners' A
U.s. and 16 lbs. Extra G..
4 3-lb cans Cal. Green Cages.
4 3-lb cans Cal. Apricots.
7 2-lb cans Choice BlkCherries.
Z 2-lb cans Choice Bart. Pears.
8 BIB cans Choice Tomatoes.
5 Glib cans Choice Corn.
8 2-lb cans Choice Green Lima Beans.
4 3-lb cans Choice Brook Trout.
6 2-lb cans Choice Cove0ysters.
5 2-lb cans Choice Mackerel.
Z lib cans Choice Salmon.
First Quality. Butter and Eggs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

The judges Of this class are also author
lied to bestow $40 in sums to suit themselves on
any articles not mentioned in above class that
they deem worthy Of a premium.
class 25-Drawings and Paintings
Judges-Mrs j. J. Mckenzie, Geo. Hendy. Miss
A. Dacke
No article shall be entitled to premium in
featured within the current past year
Best OIL painting ...,.,.-... ..-.-.t........S2 90
Best india ink drawing ..................... 90
Best artificial flowers -. ....,...... 80. 90
Best display Of photographs. .......... n. 5 90
Class a6--Mem's Discretionary Department.
Judges--C. W. Wheeler, A " Knapp, W. Bar
lew.
The judges win award 80 cents articles en-
tered in this class as they deem proper. or they
may withhold the same when the article is in
ferior or unworthy.
Glass 27-Ladies' DISCRETIONARY Department.
Judges--Mrs James Kilbourn, Mrs. c. II. Lam
gridge, Mrs. VIM. Prideaux.
Same premiums as Glass 26.
Department G-Speed.
class 2s-7rotfing and Running Races
James Kibonrn. Superintendent.
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 24-sECoND DAY
HAM.
THREE-MINUTE RACE. Purse. 500. First
horse, $40; secoud, $780, third, Sa0 fourth $40.
Bpm.
FARMERS RACE Horses must be owned by
farmers actual residents of Grant county not
trained or driven on track before the first day
Of the fair, and driven by their owners. Purse
Ss5. First horse, SIS; second, $40; third, Sc;
fourth 81
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25-THIRD DAY
2P NJ.
TROTTING RACE for 3-year old horses owned
in Grant county June /, 1885. Purse, $50
fourth, IS.
FREE FOR ALL TROTTING RACE. Purse.
S225. First horse, Sl25; second, 500 third $40
Entries for all races shall close at O'Clock p m.
Wednesday.
CONDITIONS.
Four to enter and three to start in all trotting
and running races.
Al trotting races to be mile heats best in 5,
to harness.
Horses win be called and started promptly on
time.
Entrance fee, ten per cent. in purses Of all
races.
No horse win be considered entered. and will
not be started until the entrance fee is paid
All trotting horses barring time. If desired by
horsemen.
Heats in each days races may be trotted alter
nately.
No premiums to rnled-out horses.
A horse disiancng the field. any portion
thereof. viii be awarded but one premium.
The association reserves the right to postpone
err.
BICYCLE RACE-FRIDAY.
Free for all. Best three il FIVE, half mile heats.
Purse. SID First prize. 81 second. So third.
So. -Four 20 cutter and three to start.
j. P. LEWIS, Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

EXCITING TIMES Remember the
Great Bargains in Boots and Shoes, at
the Bee Hive store in Lancaster.
44tf G. j. HYDE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

W. L. McCord win give you chance
to become The owner Of a large CLOCK
by buying 81 worth Of goods for Cash.
23w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

}. II. BALDMIN'S is the place 10 get
good clocks, watches, or jewelry of any
kind. Repairing done promptly. 22w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Same judges and premiums as Glass

Class 4-Roadster Mares, Filies and sucking
OTIS.
Same judges and premiums as Glass g.
This class embraces all strains Of horses espe-
cially designed for the road; all threc-year-olds
aud over to be shown in harness.
- w. J. Dyer offers Si5 premium for the first
best sucking colt, and $40 for second best sired
by either swigert or Victory.
Class 5-CGrriage and Draft Horses
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

GRANT OBsEQUIEs Union services
of the Grant memorial obsequies will be
he'd under the auspices of Tom Cox
post, G. A. r.. at the Congregational
church on Saturday, Aug. s, at T. NJ.
Tne order of exercises viii be pursuant
TO the ritual of the G. A. Il. The pub
lie generally is invited.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

WHEN buying baking powder call
on Joe Nathan and get set of glass
ware with the same. 2iw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Department: D-Meehanical.

LttfNs IL tfNtttJ -HUtNtttFy.
Geo. ID. Ut. Superintendent. Judges-Geo Nc
Fall. Plattevilie; Caleb Taylor, Hurricane; VIM
II Kramer Annafon
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

WANTED. "A girl 10 do general
housework for small family. Only
experienced help need apply. Inquire
at this Office. 23w2.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

MEMORIAL SERVICE G.. A. II.
post, of Fennimore, will hold memori-
al service at COVERS hall on Saturday
forenoon next at 10 o'clock, in honor of
the memory Of General Grant. whose
funeral will be on that date. The GA.
r. post are taking tho lead in this SER
vice, but it is desired that citizens gen
orally unite with them. The address
will be delivered by Rev Phelps.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

WHOEVER draws that gold band
china tea-set at Drew's can exchange it
for $40 in gold if they desire. 23w3
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

SMALL DEBTS. IF we were asked
what single act, involving no person
al loss, would bring the greatest good
to the largest number, we would an
swer, without hesitation: "PGy your
small debts .
There is q large class in every COM
munity who, though possessed of
ample means, are habituaIly slow in
paying their small trade accounts.
who could pay just as well at one
time as another, but who fail.to con-
slider what great benefit would result
from the simple act of justice of pay
ing a small bill. To such the weeks
journey of five dollar note would be
al instructive lesson. Start il where
you will-with the pastor, the physi-
clan. the baker, the butcher, the gro.
Ger, or shoemaker, pr coal merchant
lit will be the partial means of pay.
ing City small debts. and gladdening
City hearts in q week.
Few people have tho same oppOr-
tunity Of doing good BY geometrical
progression as those who owe small
accounts. Much misery and suffering
are alIeviated among the very poor By
charity; but there is . middle class,
who are able and willing to work,
who must work, 70 whom begging is
the alternative next to starvation, and
whom charity does not reach. We
refer TO the careful, painstaking trades.
people-men, women and children
Of our cities and towns. They are
not found in professions Of strikers,
have no political sins TO atone for, and
are content with their wages.v Let
employers remember that it i not
only an act Of justice to pay them,
but to employ them, and that while
their honest pride and buoyant hope
Of better days alike scorn asking Or
receiving aims, both their inclination
and necessity plead for work and pay.
The Evening Capital is the bass
advertising medium il the county
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

No where in The Bible is usury
sanctiOned-but in many passages it
l. forcibly condemned. 1t Is destroy
ing more homes. more lives, more
morality, and creating more wide
spread ruin than any other existing
evil on the face Of the earth. Yet
cur ministers forget to consider it,
Whyg Let them answer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

st. Mary's Catholic Benevolent
Society win give their annual excur-
sion to COLCHESTER Beach on Thurs
day next, July 23rd, on board the
steamer Nelly White. The steam
er viii leave Floods wharf at 8
O'Clock. Tickets for the round trip
so cents. This is q delightful trip,
and the last opportunity our citizens
win have Of visiting this delightful
summer resort
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21
P H A r MA c. ~!
Torrid Weather.

The hot weather is here, and the
question uppermost In every ones
mind is, chow to keep cool" In spite
of the general anxiety to get along
without being melted. every person
tells everybody else just exactly what
they know. viz: that it is very hot
weather. No one thinks for q mo.
ment that this remark is not only an
necessary and perhaps aggravating,
1t is quite ridiculous at times, as, for
instance, when a very fat man meets
a very fat woman, both scarcely able
to breathe, red in the face, and per.
spring like the polar bear in the
menagerie. he says, "It's hot,n and
she agrees with him, and during their
lamentations there is not q word as
to the best way to endure the heat
when the experience of both, NO
doubt, would be prolific enough of
such suggestions. The scene is not
much improved when a ''fattyv meets
a person so spare that the wonder III
what holds the skeleton together.
Bones mildly suggests that iswarm.
With what contempt tho lean figure
is contemplated, and how the assent.
ing answer comes out with a sort Of
an explosion, new beads Of sweat
starting in the wake of the limp hand.
kerchief as it passes quickly across
the troubled brow, and the red fac0
assumes a deeper hue. At such d
time the feelings aroused are TOD
great to find expression in words, at
to draw consolation from the reCOi
lection of how the lean person shiYer.
ed and vainly tried to speak through
blue lips last winter, when the com.
Portable $50 of avoirdupois did not
demand an extra wrapping No such
recollections; and it is indeed not
safe to refresh a fat persons memory
in hot weather about anything. Keep
away unless you can suggest SONS
wonderful plan for cooling of, and
then be wise enough to leave before
your advice is acted upon. Things
do not always work, you know be-
sides, discretion is a great virtue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21
STATUTE OF
Liberty Enlightening the World. "

The Committee in charge OF the con-
amelion Of the base and pedestal for
tbe reception OF this great work, IN OR
prR 70 RAISE FUNDS FoR ITS COMPLETION.
have prepared miniature Statuette sis
alaa ii height, the Statue Bronzed !;
Pedestal, Nickel-siIyered, which they
are now delivering TO subscribers
throughout the United States at ONE
DOLLAR EACH.
This attractive souvenir and Mantel
Or Desk ornament is a perfect fac-simile
oI the model furnished by the artist.
The Statuotte in same metal, taoelUe
issRe high, at FIVE DOLLARS EACH, de-
yered.
The designs OF Statute and Pedestal
are protected by [ 5. Patents, and the
models can oRiy be furnished by This
Committee. Address, with remittance,
RICH'D BUTLER, Sec'y,
American Committee
OF the Statute of Liberty,
SO Mercer St., N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21
Court Of Appeals.

The Judges Of the Courtof Appeals
meet here tomorrow for consultation
over opinions. 1t is thought tile
opinion in the A. & E. Railroad case
will be among the number fled. The
session will be a short one, not lasIt-
ing longer than Thursday, when th0y
will adjourn until October term.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

A TESDERFOoT who was recently
in Helena, Mont. was being shaved
BY . barber who was Mayor Of the
town. Afler his honor had perform
ed the job, the tenderfoot thought il
would be funny to remark that he
would now go out and look for an al
derman to black his boots. But this
was TOO much for civic pride. An In
formal vigilance committee was
promptly organized and the unlucky
humorist was hunted out Of The town.
Aldermen are important beings IN the
West IS well as hereabouts
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21
SAFE Of a Farm.

Mr.. James H. Vansant, of this city
has purchased at private sale, Of Mrs;
NJ. j.. Steele, the valuable farm known
as Isabella and Agleton," contain
ing 140 acres of land. The farm II
joins Bay Ridge, and is nearly stlf-
rounded by water. This tract Of land
was once owned by the late Govern
or Ogle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

WHILE digging on the site of an
old tavern at Somerville, Nj, work
men found rusty pair of shears and
two old pennies. They are now look
ing for the body of the editor to whom
the wealth and the shears are suppos-
ed to belong.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

The latest volumn of consular re-
ports admits a glaring inaccuracy
about Venice. 1t says that the stable
population IS l3O,696, and the float
ing population is lO,425, when every
schOOl-boy knows that in Venice the
entire population floats and there is
not . stable in the city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

A WEALTHY German farmer named
Denser, near Bloomington, ILL.,, drove
all his stock into bis barn and burned
it and himself to spite his wife. He
is said to be sorry for it now.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

The Russian harvest prospects
continue discouragiug. The reaping
of the winter wheat in the southern
provinces gives barely a middling re-
turn. The present outlook is that the
summer wheat crops will everywhere
within the empire yield poor har-
vests.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

THE President complains that the
pressure for offices has been so great
that he has been unable to give the at
tention be desired to questions of re-
trenchment and reform.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

HALFPENNY dinners can be obtain
ed in London, consisting of a rich
stew made of the best qsality ofpota.
toes, carrots, onions, oatmeal and
meat, and second course of bread
and jam.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-21

Mrs. John O'Reilly, of Kingston,
N. z, with pistol in hand, prevented
telegraph men from stringing wires
over the trees in front of her residence.
She wanted no lightning conductors
around her.