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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Grant County Nerala.
The Quest.

Oh! whittier arc you sailing, my bonnie little
maiden,
Oh! whittier are you sailing across the
ocean deep?
"While south the wind is yeerfnp, my hon.
ny boat I'm steering,
And whether shade or sunshine my on
ward course keep"
And why are you thus sailing, my bonny
little maiden,
Why are you thus sailing upon the bright
blue sea?
ITO see the sphinx I'm going, while fresh
the wind is blowing.
To ask her Just to answer one question
faithfully"
And after all this sailing, my bonnie little
maiden.
What riddle are you wanting the wise sphinx
to unlock?
II want to know the reason no matter what
the season,
That little girls must always go to bed at
O'clock"
And while you thus are sailing, my bonuie
little maiden,
What is the store of precious freight your
bark takes DER the sea?
Replied the little maiden, with flowers it is
laden
That have gathered for the sphinx, If she
will answer me-"
May | go sailing with you my bonny little
maiden?
I'D like upon your bonny boat a passenper
"Ohi yes. and we together. come fair or
stormy weather,
viii sailing so to see the sphinx across the
Wlue Dluc sea. Wide Awake.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
An Eloquent Tramp.

A stupid-looking tramp Knocked at
the door of one of the finest residences
in Austin. and was received by the lady
OF the house, who expressed some curl
oSity TO know what he wanted
please, mum, give me a dime to
get glass of bread scusc me, mean
loaf of beer"
Il hain't got no money" the lady
replied.
''An't got no money? Then, mad
anne, you should move into cheaper
house, so YOU will not deceive the hum
bic tramp by the gorgeousncss of your
residence. You are living beyond your
means. Economy is wealth"
Now. you clear out of here or I'll
call my husband"
Cut down your expenses, madame
cut down your expenses. or sooner
or later your husband will bs in my fix.
had Just such 4 wife Is you. and that
Is what has brought me To the condi-
ton | am now in. Reduce Your ex-
penses, madame, and some of these
days you may hsve dime "a whole
dime which may be the means of pre-
venting some hungry. thirsty fellow
mortal from committing suicide; or it
may be 4 quarter, coin OF the value
of % cents, that will upholster the dark
clou IS OF his despairing soul with 4
silycr-platcd lining and his stomach
with bocN beer. Fair lady, good-by. T"
= Texas siftHgS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Electrical Curiosities.

among the interesting articles that
we sell, said dealer in telegraphic
and electrical supplies. ''is an improved
counting machine. 1t is very useful
appliance for superintendent, tcle-
graph inspectors, and others connected
with telegraph construction and repair
work. 1t is n curious instrument and
is about tie size and shape of watch.
Carried in the hand single pressure
upon n spring that it contains, records
one and so on up to 1000. 1t is used
for keeping tally of any kind, such as
counting polys, broken Insulation,
making inspection tallies of smatcrials,
etc.
"A curious name to an important
little article is the anti-hum. The null
tiplication of telegraph lines and their
connection with buildings of all kind,
has made Il demand for stopping the
humming noise. The principle of the
instrument is simple. An ordinary
shackle OF galvanized iron is provided
with washer or cushion of soft rub
Der, which, when connected, takes the
strain off the wire, stopping its vibra-
ton, which is the cause of the noise.
A loop of wire around the instrument
conveys the current An instrument
of peculiar interest is an electro-me-
chanical tower-bell striker 1t is
adapted to strike by electrical connec-
ton large bells of from five hundred to
ten thousand pounds weight. 1t will
operate with light battery power,
and all that is. required in connection
with it is Il simple key or prostitution
and battery. 1t is used for fire-aarm
purposes in connection with the tele-
phone exchanges. As in many cases
the telephone is used for sending fire
alarms, the operator can with this APP
paratus give the public alarm on any
near tower bell by the simple use of his
prosecutions.
AN electric apparatus for blasting
IS something novel to the general pub
lie, although it has been in use some
time. 1t is magneto-electric instru-
ment of small size and weighs only
about sixteen pounds. 1t occupies
considerably less than one-half cubic
foot of space. 1t has a magnet of the
horseshoe character, of iron, wound
about with coils of insulated copper
wire; between the poles of the magnet
there is fitted TO revolve an armature
of cylindrical construction. carrying in
its body other insulated wire coilcd
longitudinally as to the cylinder. The
rapid revolution of the armature by
suitable means generates and sustans
In the machine an accumulatiyc cur
rent of yostaic electricity of great pow
er, which III tie moment of its maxi
mum intensity is practically switched
of to the outside current in which are
the fuses, and in the interior of each
fuse the ignition is accomplished in
stantly. II was machine of similar
description that was used in blasting
at He'll gate when Gen. Newton's little
daughter pressed the button that set
the apparatus in motion by which
thousands of tons of rocks were dis
placed. "-Aei0 York Mail aud Egrress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

Leading druggists and physicians are
becoming 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, costiye-
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 TO benefit; if not, the agent
Fred w. Bryan, is instructed to refui,d
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-
sonatlg used this. 2sy1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
Special Bargains for a Short Time Only.

offer for short time only special bargain the finest
tract of land in Southwestern Dakota worth to-day
of Fifty dollars
The lucky taken in short time nave the tract
at the low price of Twenty-Five dollars cash
and the balance three yearly payments per
interest.
~ This tract contains 253 of very finest gently
rolling prairie with spring pure water every acre as fine as
Mayor Holloways farm the city Lancaster Soil rich
black loan from two three feet deep good
for cultivation grass and yielding $50 tons of
native prairie hay.
Situation ONE ONE-FoURTH MILES from the citv
OF Yankon surrounded by splendid improved farms COM
handing fine view of the city Yankton Missouri river and
surrounding country and mile from Jencks Coal dis
covery.
Land adonng improved purchased for less than
fifty dollars Corn cattle and hogs now the chief
products this country these respects equal Grant
best. The first taker will get this fine bargain
Address WILLIAM P DEWEY,
June 9th, 1888 Yankton Dakota.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
AN ANSWER WANTED.

AN ANSWER WANTED. Can
any one bring us a case of Kidney or
Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say they
can not, as thousands of cases already
permanently cured and who are daily
recommending Electric Bitters, will
prove, Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Weak
Back, or any urinary complaint quickly
cured. They purify the blood, regulate
the bowels, and act directly ON the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed.
For sale at 80 cents bottle by
STONE 81 HAsSEIJ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

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
emphatically guaranteed to Cure or
money refunded Internal, External,
Blind, Bleeding or Itching Piles.
Price soc a box. No Cure, no pay.
For sale by Fred w. Bryan, Druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

The habitual use of pills is a sure
means of ultimately undermining health
and laying the foundation for some of
the most distressing cases of chronic
maladies. Use DR.. Jones Red Glover
Tonic, purely vegetable remedy, which
tones and regulates the system, enrich
ing the blood 1t cures all diseases of
the stomach, liver, blood and kidneys.
Can be taken by the most delicate. 80
cents. 2 +. w. BRYAN,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

AN ENTERPRISING, RELIABLE
HOUSE. Stone & Hassell can always
be relied upon, not only to carry in
stock the best of everything, but to Sc
cure the Agency for such articles as
have well-known merit, and are popular
with the people, thereby sustaining the
reputation Of being always enterprising,
and ever reliable Having secured the
Agency for the celebrated DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, will
sell it on a positive guarantee. 1t will
surely cure any and every affection of
Throat, Lungs, and Chest, and to show
our confidence, we invite you to call and
get Trial Bottle Free.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
$4,000 Yankton City Property.
SPECIAL READING NOTICES,

F.W. Bryan, Druggist, states that indi
gestion prepares every one for disease,
but guarantees Acker's Dyspepsia Tab
lets to cure all forms of Indigestion. 6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
WHY SHE DIDN'T MARRY HIM.

WHY SHE DlDN | MARRY HIN.
Yes, live pleasantly enough with
my husband she said but believe
should have married Augustus. if all
the girls hadn't made fun of him, and
said he'd be as bald as pumpkin in a
year or two Young men, take warn
ing, and use Parker's Hair Balsam.
Cleanses the scalp, restores color, re-
moves dandruff. 22w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

sE-HE USES NOTHING BUT THE BEST
of Material, and employs only first-class me-
cbanics.
PARTIES DESIRING TO PURCHASE
new wagons or buggies will find it to their inter
est to examine his stock. The celebrated Bez
wagons and buggies are not excelled for style or
durability
~ HORSESHOEING AND ALL KINDS OF
Repairing promptly executed. 5tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

FW, Bryan, Druggist, will refund the
price paid if Acker's Blood Elixir does
not relieve any skin or blood disorder. A
new. but thoroughly tested discovery. 5
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

The Supreme court of Ohio has de-
cided that telephone company can
remove an instrument from the prem
ises of any man who swcars through it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

The best on earth, can truly be said
of Griggs' Glycerine Salye, which is a
sure, safe and speedy cure for cuts,
bruises, scalds, burns, wounds and all
other sores. Will positively cure piles,
letter and all skin eruptions. Try this
wonder healer Satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Only % cents
Sold by +. W. Bryan. 3Sml2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

Fig trees flourish everywhere in Cali
fornia except high up on the noun
tains, and the cultivation OF them is an
cxcce dinghy profitable industry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

Time tried and true is DR. Bigelow' 5
Positive Cure. which combines the good
qualities of all the best cough remedies,
wi hout the defects of any of them. 1t
cures promptly and permanently coughs,
colds, Group, whooping cough, influenza,
bronchitis, hoarscness, incipient con
sumption, and all throat and lung dis
eases, healing the lungs Safe and
pleasant for children Price, 30 cents
and $l0O Trial bottles, free. +. w.
BRYAN. .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

DAUGHTERS, WIVES AND
MOTHERS.-We cmphatically guaran-
tee DR.. MARcHIsl' S CATHoLIcoN, 4 FL
MALE REMEDY, to cure Female Diseases
such as Ovarian troubles, Inflammation
and liberation, Falling and Displace-
ment or bearing down feeling, Irregular
tiles, Barrenness, Change of Life, Leu
corrhea, besides many weaknesses
springing from the above, like Headache,
Bloating, Spinal weakness, Slceplessness
Nervous debility, Palpitation of the
heart, &c. For sale by Druggists.
Prices $1.00 and Sl50per Bottle. Send
to DR.. j. B. Marchisi, Utica, N. Y, for
pamphlet, free. For sale by FRED w.
BRYAN, Druggist l6yl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06
England's Armed Forces.

Fortresscs are of little use-indeed, of
no use, unless there are troops of sutfi-
cient numerical strength to hold them.
Unfortunately, the British Army, al
though much improved of late years,
and although it now possesses a reserve
which formerly was non-existent,is not
numerically strong enough for the du-
ties required of it, especially when, as
at the present time, over 10000 men
are locked up in the Valley of the Nile
and $4,000 in ireland.
The army in England and Scotland
at the present time consists of about
80, 1000 regular troops not under orders
for foreign service; of 24,0 0 regular
troops in Ireland, who can hardly be
removed from that island; of $4,000 in
foreign stations. exclusive of Egypt,
the Soudan. and India3 OF $4,000 in
Egypt and the Soudan, or under or
ders, (of these $1,000 are already there
and 1000 on the wayO 10000 in India,
and two West Indian regiments of ne
groes, numbering about LOO of all
ranks. There are also about "a, 500 in
the first class reserve, 10 DIN other re-
serves, and militia reserve, of 26.000.
In ease of a complication, no troops
could be called out except those in En-
gland and Scotland and the reserve-a
total of 126, 800. From this total, how
ever, must be deducted all sick men
and recruits about %, 000-leaving on
" 101, 800 available for the greatest
emergency. With regard to the mill
tia, its establishment is 142, 900, but the
actual strength is about 1870 0. OF
these, $4,000 belong to the militia re-
serve, already counted in the regular
army; absentees and descrters number
11,000; recruits, $4,000; so that only
$4,000 is the total force of militia that
can be depended upon in case of war.
Thus only l53. 800 men can be brought
together.
OF these, garrisons abroad will re-
quire 1000 to fill them up; the arseu-
ais and military ports. $4,000 regulars.
even supposing that volunteers form
the chief part of their defense, in addi-
ton to $4,000 pensioners and $4,000
militia; the commercial ports would
require, in addition to the volunteers,
1000 regulars and 5000 militia. These,
taken altogether, number Us, 600. TAX
ing that number from 1853, 600, there
remains only 25.500 for the movable
army, force totally inadequate to take
the field with any prospect of success
against an invading force-which would
or with which to conduct any often
siye expedition into an cnemy's coun-
try. F'ortnightly ReuieU.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

Mrs. Hammatt. wealthy California
lady, is u peculiar person. Some years
ago Mr.. Charles .. Whitney, one of
the wealthiest citizens of Chattanooga,
died at Rhea Springs, Tenn, and his
remains were inferred there. Lately
his sister, Mrs. Hammalt, of Los Ange-
les, Cal, went to Rhea Springs and pre-
sented permit from Whitney's widow
to do with the remains as she saw fit.
She had the body exhumcd and pluck
ed all the hair from his skull, saying
she could communicate with his spirit
through the medium OF the hair. She
then had the bones placed on a high
pyre and set fire to the pile, reducing
them to ashes. Mrs. Hammatt is 4
woman of high attachments and intelli-
gence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-06

f. W. Bryan, Druggist, distinctly
states that Acker's English Remedy has
and does cure contracted consumption.
Ask for circular. An entirely new
medicine, guaranteed. 4
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-12
gosasnt.

R00Ms FOR RENT-iW,,;' M.
III brooks Block, Apnlv ~ A%oIN H0pS
BRO, 1869 Market street. +" VI v. AOSii
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-12
A BUTTER TEST.
How Hpckster Ingeniously Demonstrated
the True Character of His Wares.


the True Character Of His Wares.
phtta. Ttaes, ssaig IA.
"By that means convince my custo.
mers that don't sell oleomargarine,p
said a white.aproned butterman, pointing
to two China sauce boats that stood. in o
conspicuous place on his counter in the
Farmers Market. In each sauce boat lay
a little coil of common lampwick, one end
Of which hung out Of the nose of the
vessel. "Now," said the dealer, pointing
10 two firkins, zone Of those contains oleo.
margarine made In Connecticut and the
other holds salt.packed butter from Ohio.
See II you can detect the genuine frcmthe
imitation" The reporter tried and failed.
In flavor, smell and appearance they were
identical. LL y
The butterman continued: 'Fhat cleo.
margarine will deceive nine buyers out Of
ten, but will expose 1t for YOU" He
dropped lump Of the oleomargarine as
large as an egg into a tin cup and in an.
other cup he placed similar sized piece
OF the salt-packed. The cups were held
over a blazing little charcoal furnace until
their contents were melted. Then the
oleomargarine was poured in one sauce
boat and the butter into the other. The
wicks were lighted. Both burned readily
and the burning butter sent up faint
and pleasant smoke. From the oleomar-
garine, however, came the nasty and IN.
mistakable stencil Of burning rancid
grease. "since l began showing the DIFF
ference between butter and oleomar.
garine" said the dealer, as he snufted out
the wicks, "my business has doubled"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-12

, Itmay be that we are going to have q
good deal Of civil service reform under
this administration. But we must not ex-
pect that there will be no fayoritism. The
President has personal friends for whom
he is going to provide at the public crib.
Take a single case. Judge Advocate
General Swain has been sentenced to
twelve years suspension from duty on
half pay. He ought to have been car
bined. Now . scheme is Matched TO par
don him and let him 90 on the retired
list. This, as the telegraph announces, is
to provide place for Horado King, Jr.,
the gallant warrior who in full regimentals
invaded Wheeling last Decoration Day to
deliver an address. Il
King is entitled to the gratitude Of
President Cleveland. It was he who went
to Buffalo to investigate the Maria Halpin
scandal and returned to Brooklyn and
Beecher with an "exoneration" Of Cleye,
land. King found that Cleveland had
done well by the woman and the boy, and
that The scandal, had been published fol
campaign purposes. Could Cleveland
have asked more complete Vindicaion
Atall events that srotless man BeeChel
was satisfied and so were the gutlelest
Mugwump newspapers. .ges.
a service SO conspicuous is not rendered
every day, and the man who renders Il
deserves well Of his country. This il
what the President thinks, and this is VIII,
the scheme has been Matched to pardon
and retire an officer who ought to have
been dismissed in disgrace from the army
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-12
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-12

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