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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16
Will lend hand to rollthe wheels
OF manful mindful toii along -

But in matters of education depending
upon our common school system, mo-
where have we seen such marked dcvel-
opment as in our country. Prussia, de-
servedly, receives credit for the perfsc-
ton of her school system, and for her
government, perhaps, is the one best
suited for her needs; but we are not a
monarchy and for our wants, no better
system, seemingly, could be adapted.
Little more than two score years ago
this vast expanse of territory, known as
Southwestern Wisconsin, contained one
schoolhouse. In 1915, the first free
school in the state was established, and
the principle of taxing property for the
maintenance OF common schools met
with strenuous opposition. The num-
Der OF public schools in Wisconsin,
alone, is now over 5000. and of graded
schools about 800. Wisconsin, with
her 100000 teachers, well earning the
one and half million dollars for wages,
together with over 100000 volumes in
the libraries of the state. shows conclu-
sively that she is not tagging behind in
educational interest.
These schoolhouses, scattered through
out the length and breadth of our coun-
try, stand as so many sentinels. guard
ing this beloved nation from that
terrible giant-Ignorance the most
inveterate foe of freedom existing, and
Heaven will reward the man who gives
them an earnest, cordial support
Look at the grand array of forces
that are everywhere at work to-day and
then scorn the fears of those who seem
to think that we are in state OF social
deterioration. You might as well expect
TO see the sun, at midday, shoot from
the zenith to the horizon, in an instant,
leaving the world in heavy darkness, as
to see the spirit of political or religious
liberty die out from the hearts of men.
Liberty, virtue and happiness is the
end to be obtained, and it is certain be-
cause it is the purpose of Divinity. 1t is
also certain because of what it has al
ready cost. All these steps of progress
are promises; promises earned from
years of toll and sorrow; promises
sealed in the blood of patriots who have
died for liberty, and
The glory of gracious land
Fit home for many a hardy race;
Where liberty has broadcast base,
And labor honors every hand.
Throughout her triply thousand miles
The sun upon each season smiles,
And every man has scope and space,
And kindness, from strand to strand
Alone, is born to right of place.
A LOCKER On
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16

BUCKLENS ARNICA SALVE.-
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by
STONE & HAssELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16
Notice |. S:..k-a.jjsl.s.

l viii try and answer through THE HERALD
some of the letters and postals / am receiving
from farmers and stoek-risers asking why am
not out this spring as usual. My first reason is
that by staying in Lancaster | can offer the
greatest inducements to every farmer that wants
to breed fine horses that has ever been offered in
this part of the state. Among other things | am
keeping Young SwIgart Morgan, one Of the finest
bred horses in this country
Young Swigert is from the best trotting strain
on both his sire and dams side. His age is three
years and seven months; color mahogany bay
His size and makeup are for a general purpose
horse. / have made arrangements with L. j.
Arthur, his owner, by which can offer induce
ments not equalled by the owner Of any other
hne-bred horse in the state. All are invited 10
call and examine him at my stable. Send postal
and will mail you his Pedigree.
My next reason for not being out travelling is
can do the greatest good to the greatest num-
Der by staying where can be found at all times
in cases OF sickness accidents among horses
or cattle opened my stable to the sick lame
and diseased horses last October, and my bust
ness has increased until | have to keep hand
to help me feed, water and nurse the sick so
Will have to leave the travelling to others not
qualified to do the work l am doing. Yours re-
spectfully, W. F. HICKS,
i3wS Veterinary Surgeon Lancaster Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16
OUR LOCAL EXCHANGES.

Platteville Democrat: Philip Eden,
for nine years principal Of the Brick
School in this city, has been elected
principal of the High School and public
schools of Mineral Point.
We saw boy on our streets on the
Fourth about IA years old who was too
drunk to walk straight. If any saloon
keeper knowingly sold him his liquor
his license should be revoked at once
You will find that it is better for you
and more profitable in the long run to
obey the law in every particular.
From Edward Davis we learn that his
uncle Elias Davis, formerly of Platte
vile, while returning home from Madi-
son, Tex, on Monday of last week, was
assassinated. On Tuesday morning his
nephew, Elias Stout, found his horse in
the field and went to hunt for him. He
found the body with seventeen buckshot
just below the shoulder.
Boscobel Dial: Messrs. Harry Bar
nett and Arthur Knapp and Misses Myra
Barnett, Name Barnett and Nettie
Clark drove up from Lancaster last
Friday afternoon and spent the Fourth
in this city, returning to Lancaster on
Sunday. 1t is rumored that Miss Nettie
takes knapp every Sunday after
noon.
Little Johnnie Towsley, son of Geo.
Towsley, formerly of this city but now
of Lone Rock, is no more. The little
fellow was Bathing in the Wisconsin
river near Lone Rock with a number of
his playmates last Tuesday afternoon,
got beyond his depth in the swift cur
rent, and becoming frightened, lost his
breath and was soon beyond all human
aid. Johnnie is well remembered by
his former playmates in this city, who
mourn his early death and to whom it
should be a solemn warning not to in
dulge in such dangerous amusement.
We join the community in rendering
our sympathy to the bereaved father
and brother of the little one.
Chicago Evening Journal: If the re-
cent revelations published in the Pail
Mall Gazette. regarding the gross inn
moralities of the so-called .'highest
class of society," in the city of London,
are true-and we hear of no attempt to
refute the horrible story--it would seem
to be pertinent question to ask, Does
civilization civilize? There is no heath
en- or barbarous nation on the face of
the earth in which a worse state of NOR
ais exists than is that pictured by the
London journal as pervading the very
cream of the best society of the me-
tropolis, which claims to be the very
center of modern civilization. The
story is as disgusting to the lovers of
decency as it must be disheartening to
the manufacturers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16
SO DRY AND BRITTLE

so DRY AND BRITTLE. = .What
do you suppose makes my hair so dry
and brittlePn We suppose the glands
which supply moisture to it need slim
ulous. A bottle of Parker's Hair Balsam
will do the business, and leave your hair
soft and shining. There is no mistake
about this. No oil, no dye. Restores
original color, removes dandruff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16
TlOllaSzbaSf0ld's
AMMO Cement

Thanking our patrons for past
favors, we wish to inform them and
the Public generally, that we have
just returned from the City with
one of the Finest Stocks Of Spring
and Summer Goods that has ever
been brought to this place. We
found a very favorable market,
prices being exceedingly low. We
propose to give all who may favor
us with their patronage the full
benefit ofthe present condition of
the market.
We would call especial attention
to our Dress Goods Department, it
being the largest in the city, in
which will be found full and COM
plete line of Staple and Fancy dress
goods, satin and velvet Trimmings
in all the new shades; also Cling
hams, Lawns, Nainsooks, Prints,
Seersuckers, in all the new styles.
Ladies and Gents fancy neckwear,
Cashmere and Persian Shawls,
Hamburg and Swiss Embroideries,
Laces and Curtain Laces Gents
Ladies', Misses and Children's fine
Hosiery, &C., &c.
Highest price paid for produce.
Call and see us. We shall take
pleasure in showing you our goods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16
Daybreak.

The following poem, by Maurice
Thompson, was read at the celebration
of independence day at Roseland Park,
Woodstock, Conn:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16

"In the fine knight hood of the quill
You find fellow. now aud then.
Who sncers st tanned and brawny men,
Forgets that Bankers sturdy sons.
Who trained The fre-lock. woFkedthe guns,
Had carried potato hill
dflrst threshed grain, then grenadiers,
Had gone direct from roasting ears
And plo..s, to glory's upper tiers
Unfit to kiss their blouses' hem.
Between the farmers pigs and him
The odds indeed are wondruus slim;
He holds pen--a pen holds themi
Some weeds are growing green and strong
III mental door-yards round about,
They need a hoe and get a song.
Pray lend hand to root them ont
"Who does his duty out OF hand
And tills his heart and feeds his land;
In hand to hand 'gainst every wrong,
And, sometimes tallest when he kneels.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-16
IMPORTANT.

When you visit or leave New York City. save
Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire and stop
at the GRAND UNION HOTEL. opposite Grand
Central Depot.
dollars, reduced TO 81 90 and upwards per day.
European plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied
with the best. Horse Cars. stages and elevated
railroad to all depots. Families can live better
for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than
at any other frst-class hotel in the city. 2ayl
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04
LIVING.
pr yoHn BOYLE o.nrulY.

70 toll all day and lie worn out mt night.
To rise for all the years to slave and sleep,
And breed new broods TO do no other thing
In toiling. bearing. bre edinR-life Is this
No myriad men. too base for man or brute.
To servo for common duty. while the brain
is hot with Ef2h desire TO he distinct;
TO MI tn sand grain place among the stones
That build the social wall in million sameness,
Ia life by leave and Death by nsienihcance-
TO live the morbid years. with dripping blood
OF sacrsfcial lstor for Thought;
To take tho dearest hoTe and lay IL down
Beneath the crushing wheels Tor love OF free-
dom:
To bear the soraid jeers Of cant End trade.
And 60 on hewing for a fair ideal
This werca lie worth giving & cause,
II cause he found 30 worthy martyr lie.
But highest life OF man. nor work nor sacrifice,
But utter SEER OF the things that bel
10 pass amid the hurrying crowds, ana watcn
The hungry things or vulgar use;
To mark the growth OF baser lines OF men;
40 note the bending 10 servile rule;
TO know the natural distord called dlsease
That rots like rust the blood and souls OF men;
To test the VISIONS and philosophers by touch
or that which ia lmmutable icing clear,
The Team God opens TO the poet lam
TO sec with ewes OF pity laborlng souls
Strive upward TO the Freedom and the truth,
And stiIl be backward dragged by fear anu
To see the beauty of the world. and hear
The rising harmony of growth, whose shade
OF undertone is harmonited decay
TO know that love If LIFT at blood 10 one
And rushes 10 the union: that the heart
IL like a cup athirst Tor wine or love.
Who sees and feels this meaning ut erly.
The wrong OF law. the right OF man, the natural
truth,
Partaking not of selfish aims, withholding not
The word that STRENGTHENS and the land that
helps,
Who waits and sympathizes with the prettiest
life.
And loves all thinCs. and reaches up to God
With thanks and blessing-he alone Is living. =
.-B0Slon Transcript.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04
An Old New England Tavern.

Midway between the two extremities,
on the eastern shore Of the lake, is a
valley between two hills, which come
down to the very edge of the lake,
leaving only room enough for road
between their base and the water. This
valley, half a mile in width, has been
long settled, and here for n century or
more has stood the old Anchor Tavern.
A famous place it was SO long as it's
sign swung at the side of the road;
famous for its landlord, portly,
paternal, whose welcome to guest
that looked worthy of the attention was
like that of parent to q returning
prodigal, and whose parting words
were almost as good as q marriage
benediction; famous for its landlady,
ample in person, motherly, seeing to
the whole household with her own
eyes, mistress of all culinary secrets
that Northern kitchens are most proud
of; famous, also, for its ancient servant,
as city people would call her-help, as
she was called in the tavern, and would
have called herself-the unchanging.
seemingly Immortal Miranda, who
cared for the guests as if she were their
nursing mOtner, anu pressed Jne
specially favored delicacies on their
attention as connoisseur calls the
wandering eyes of an amateur to the
beauties of picture. Who that has
ever been at the old Anchor Tavern
forgets Miranda's
"A little of this fricassee?-it is very nce;"
or
Some of these cakes? You will find them very
good"
Nor would it be just to memory to
forget that other notable and noted
member of the household-the unsleep-
ing, unresting, ssnnipresent Pushee,
ready for everybody and everything,
everywhere within the limits of the
establishment at all hours of the day
and night. He fed, nobody could say
accurately when or where. There were
rumors of bunk" in which he lay
down with his clothes on, but he seemed
to be always wide awake, and ut the
service of as many guests at once if
there had been half q dozen of him
Oliver WepdeH Holmes, in atlantic.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04
Cats rs Tide Indicators.

An old resident of New London says
ne can tell the state of the tides from
the appearance of his cats eyes. When
the tide is at low ebb her eyes con-
tract and become more oval. When the
tide is on the food her eyes expand and
elongate. This theory easily explains
what cats are made for. They are made
TO serve as tide indicators. There was
time when some person of weak intel
lect started the story that cats were in
vented to catch rats and mice. But
when we recall the fact that over q
billion rat and mouse traps are annu-
ally manufactured in this countrr, while
only ten million of kittens are born in
the same period, then the whole story at
once explodes. London Conn
Telegram.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04
Hours for SIeep.

The latest authority on the vexed
question of sleep, DR.. Mains, saws that
the proper amount of sleep to be taken
10y man is eight hours. So far as re-
CARDS city life the estimate is probably
correct. Proverbial wisdom does not
apply to modern condit ons of social
existence. Five (hoursJ for q man.
seven for woman, and line for pig,
says one proven. and second quoted
by Mr.. Hazlitt in his English Proverbs,
declares that mature requires five:
custom gives (allows? ?, seven; l.ziness
takes nine; and wickedness eleven
These conclusions were, however,
drawn from observation of country life.
Physical fatigue is more easily over
come than intellectual Men, however.
who follow any intellectual pursuit are
exceptionally fortunate ii the processes
of storation occupy less than seven
hours. More frequently they extend to
eight or nine h.urs. kant, 1 see il
stated, took never less than seven
hours. Goethe owned to recurring
nine. Soldiers and sailors, on the
other hand, like laborers. do with q
much less quantity.-Ne,o York Com
mercial Advertiser.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04
On a Wire.

"You know / likes der poys, because
1 vhas almost a poy myself once" he
said to policeman on Randolph street
yesterday, "but fees like it vhas my
duty to complain leedle."
what is it now, Mr.. Dunder?"
"Vhell. der poys take wire and hold
him in der water until he vas big icicle.
Dey spend two tree days to make him
shust as natural rs life, und last night
dey hang him oafer der door of my sa-
loon. Ven / comes oudt dis morning
somepody yells at me to look oudt, und
1 shum ten feet und almost fall to
pieces"
"Yes."
"vhell, 1 goes after pole to knock
dot icicle down, und in ten minutes O
crowd Of fifty peoples vhas on hand.
Some call out to poke, brother, poke
NIT care, und some falls down und cries
when 1 break window NIT der pole.
hit dot icicle more times ash / hat
hairs on my hedt, but it swings und
swing und doan' come down, und all
der time somepody vhas laughing at
me-"
II see."
al haf to gift oop ind pay man two
shillings to come NIT ladder, und all
der time eaferypody vhas calling oudt:
'Vhell, What q Cabinet officer dot Carl
Dunder vhas, anyhow"
And what do you want of me?"
"vhell, you ship around leedle
und speak to dose poys. Tell 'em 1
vhas like poy myself, but haf some
feelings. When a man pays taxes und
vhas on der ward committee he feels
proud of himself, und it makes his
heart ache ven q crowd makes fun OF
him und says he vhas some Eastwood
CABINET officer for cows to chew on
Detroit Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04

picked mp something that rosembied y
berless coils and springs of wire. broken
and bent, we're entangled in the remains
of scarlet shawl.
"That," stammered Matilda Ann.
weakly, ais my indestructible, adjusta-
BILE hustle. The bull perforated it with
his horns, and, as the fastenings gave
way, he precipitated me over the
fence"
"Thus we are taught" said tho rev.
erend, solemnly depositing the remains
of the indcstructible, adjustable hustle
in the ditch, shat even tho pomps and
vanities of this wicked world some
times serve q good purpose"
Great was the horror of the pic
nickers at the dilapidated appearance
of the truant couple who shortly after
ward reached the pleasure party. But
sorrow for another's woe was speedily
lost sight of IL deep grief of more
personal nature.
Though soaked with muddy water,
the parsons face wore an expression Of
meek happiness, while his fair COM
panion, in no way cast down by her in
voluntary somersault, suggested by her
conscious air of tender proprietorship
that they had lost and she had won u
"Picayune. Matilda Ann had tri-
umphed. ITO the victors belong the
spoils."
There was secret lamentaticn that
night in Hillsburg. The virgins and
widows whs had vainly striven for the
parsons favor figuratively hung Their
harps on the willow tree Still, like
the Spartan boy, they concealed their
gnawing pain beneath scornful, smil-
ing exterior, and. despite the contre-
temps Of the past, hoped for better
things in the future. "Nemo semper
felix est"
Rev. Narcissus was not wantonly
cruel. In his happiness he thought OF
others woe, and not wishing TO behold
or to aggravate the misery he had
caused, and also receiving a call with
increased salary elsewhere, he, like
Mr.. Bonnspuer, resigned, none too
soon for two-thirds of his congregation,
who had gradually come to the conclu-
sion that in changing parsons they,
like the fish in the fable, had Jumped
from the frying-pan into the fire."
while, as an evidence of the mutability
of human friendship, the same females
whose expectant hearts had hailed his
advent with the JOY experienced by the
fainting trader in the trackless desert,
as the green oasis bursts upon his Wis
sion, now with scorn and aversion de.
sired one thing in life, and but one, to
be rid of him at once and forever.
Mr.. Bonnspuer was avenged.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04

As RAvENoUs birds are the quickest
sighted, so are the worst veople the
greatest fault-fnders.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04

ROLLER SKATES.
One more unfortunate,
Trusting the latoS,
Rashly importuna q,
Tried on the .atsa
Pick her up tenderly,
Loosen the It APPS,
Fashioned so en- crly.
Unused to nii.haps.
o. 1t was sitiful
That.she should flop
Where whole city full
Must see her drop
Pick her mp 1, ndcIly,
Smo tn out her dress,
Fashioned 20 slenderly,
Made TO caress.
Ont she struck trustfully,
skating ga ore.
Down she me bustfully
On the hard iioor.
Pick her NJ tendcrly.
80 good an 40 truo,
Fash oned 30 slcnder.y.
" hat could she dor
Bumpirfg inhumanly,
jolt.ng the men.
SheIs ure womaniy,
And tries it aga.n.
Pick her ZAP tendcriy,
What does she carer
Fashioned 20 ben erly.
Plump ana 80 fair.
erchant 1rGUe.cr.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-06-04

Miss Hildebrand not only agreed
with him, but also volunteered the adj
vice that, since he had been created
such masterpiece, it was his bounden
duty to place an impos iblo barrier be-
tween himself and tho numerous as
pirants for his affection.
Either follow my example, which 1
shall shortly set" ghed she plaintive-
ly. "and retire from the cold world, or
marry in self-defense. 1t would be
grandly unselfisb," she continued, mus
ingly, "for one so retrospective, SO in
Prospective, so"-here she foundered
little but brought up triumphantly
$50 irrespective as yourself, to sacri-
fee your lofty ideals, and instead of
cherisbiny all humanity, cherish one
loved won'.n. But, OH" hero she
sighed deeply and turned away, shat
superlat;s,ly favored woman!"
The par on pondered this advice and
decided to accept it. Why strive
against fate? A man of his attractions
and parts must marry to escape perse-
cution. He had been conscious lately
of qualms OF regret that Matilda AIMS
appreciatiye sweetness and artless
grace were to be obscured beneath the
heavy veil of the sisterhood. Now he
understood the feelings that prompted
him. There was something secretly in
spring, too, in the idea. Each had
been consecrated. as it were, TO re-
ligion. How beautiful to unite the two
hearts devoted to the work of regenerat-
ing all mankind.
No doubts as to the lady's acqui-
escence cross ed his mind. Why should
The weekly Arizona miner., 1885-04-24
PROPOSALS FOR FLOUR.

HEADQraRTERs Rs EPARr~ BSr OF ARIZosA.
 OFFICE CHIsF CozNI,sA ' OF spIs,sTKscF. NHIeFLE BtkE GAS. Fl.EscJFr A. T.. Marc H. 1885,
 SEALED TRoPosALs. in tripl.oste, su5 jset to. the d ioEs vii be received this eff e, and at the of: the ting CoInaii~saries of Subsistence at the foiowing nAed pos in Arizona Terrtory, un- tl F o'clock, noon, Wednesday, Spril F. lsS5, a' which trae and places they will te opened in Presenc Q, tdiers for furnishing the f.o~ing qaaa ities of i5ur:-
 Fort 4paehs i6O.0Oors; Fort Bowie. ioc0o g. Fort Grant, - GO lbs FoIt HI4-hl a, s5,oJo lbs; F,rt LoSeL. - Glo lbs fort ;Dossl, 3i.aO) lbs Tor. Nojaye, HOO ibs.; Fort Thomas, 5000 s.; San C.r O-, a0.to1 g.; Tot vera 2sOyo lbs.s Wid:Tie Barracks iJ O0l It's.
 Proposals for rn-shng made in .-izona. aud froIl arizona wheat onl i be sderei at this office and st the of1es cf Acting Commissaries of the pests.
 Also proposals for furnishing the above amount Ia5S toU los. of four made from California wheat delivered al Los Angeles, Cal where required sAa FrAncisco. Gel; will be received and opened at the tune by i4s Purchasing d Depo, Con- Iaisssry Of SGt s.stgl .t San Fran -isco, Cal.
 Enye 9pes cont ming proposals for California F .r should 5e properly marked and addressed to he fcr- chasing and Deo. rnInissary at San Ffsnc!sco, Cal.
 d those f-r sr.-ona Flour tAe asiessisnsd. the Actng CcInraiss-ries os Ae posts bid for
 The ('cyer.ines, the rig reject any or all Iro?o-S.s.
 Blank pfoposal guarant,e. snt full information as o ,hs of oding. ,ond ions to be observed by
 idle s. and ter of contract aai payment, w be furnished application to this efee, Inc ctce of the urchasn and Depot C nnii. sary of snbsis'encs Francise Cal. the CC,nnissaries of thc poz:s. J. F. WESTON. Captain g. q (. c., [. s. Army, Chief c. s.