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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05

Mr.. Joseph Cook, in the prelude TO
his one hundred and seventy-third lect-
ure, delivered in fremont Temple, Bos-
ton, Feb. 16, discussed the question of
constitutional prohibition, temperance
instruction in public schools, and other
temperance topics. He commends the
work of the law and order leagues, but
their work can be only local His chief
objection to the scheme of non-partisan
constitutional prohibition, such as has
been tried in Maine, Iowa, Kansas and
elsewhere, is that most of the state leg
islatures refuse to permit the submis-
sion of the question of constitutional
prohibition to the people ia a non-par-
tisan way. Moreover, municipal mis-
rule is an evil that threatens to imperil
republican institutions in all the larger
cities. and in states under control of
such cities. The insolence and Grimm.
atty of the whisky rings, and their
wealth and political influence are in.
creasing so rapidly, that either some ex.
isting party must be more definitely
committed TO the reform of this grea,
evil, or new party will be necessity
He admits, however, that the Republic
an party has made noble record in
some states on this question, and should
have added that when the country j.
ready for national interference the Re
publican party viii be the one to CON-
to the rescue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
A Flag ofIS12.

State Journal:-Prof. f. S. Holden,
director of the Washburn observatory,
Madison, has flag at De VOLTS art
store to be framed which is relic of the
war of 1912. 1t was painted, as is
learned from the inscription accom-
panying it, by Miss Judith Saunders,
and carried through the war by Ensign
James Holden, of the Washington pha-
lanx, of Boston. 1t is silk, somewhat
tattered by hard usage and age, but
when placed in frame, with glass on
either side, will form desirable ac-
QUESTION to the cabinet of the State
Historical Society, where it is to be con-
signed by the owner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Increased Appropriations for the Nayy.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 26.-The Senate
committee on Appropriations increased
the Naval Appropriation bill as follows;
S2,000,000 for continuing work on the
double-turreted monitors; 100000 for
the armament of the new cruisers and
gunboats; $4,000 for the construction
of steel cruisers and gunboats; $780,
600 for tie general maintenance of the
bureau of Yards and Docks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
The New Governor Of Wyoming.

CHEYENNE, Wy. T., February 20
The news of the Presidents nomination
Of F. E. Warren as Governor of Wyo-
ming Territory is received with much
satisfaction here. The appointment is
considered an excellent one, and gives
satisfaction to the entire territory. Mr..
Warren removed to Wyoming in 1868
from Massachusetts, of which State he
is native. He is a man of fine exec
utive ability. and has filled important
offices in the Territory, and has also
been very successful as q merchant,
banker and stock grower.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Shot by n Youthful Jesse lanes.

BLOOMINGTON, H., Feb. 26--Martin
O'Toole, a Jesse James, aged fourteen
years, whose mind has become some
what deranged by the reading of dime
novels and other blood curdling stories,
was accused to-day of the theft of
watch by farmer named Ellis, who
met him on the street and attempted to
arrest him, whereupon the youthful
desperate whirled around and shot
Ellis, inflicting serious wound. The
weapon was prize-package gun,
called ranger" The boy after
being taken into custody declared he
was proud of the deed, and would kill
the jail keeper if they did not treat
him right.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
}. %, 81 Published Feb, %, 1885. ]

mo %, S. Published Feb. % 1885
CHAPTER II.
n ACT relating to the time of holding the
"A June term of the circuit court of the county
of La Fayette and the February and Septem-
ter terms in the county of Grant, and amend
atory of section 2i24 OF the revised statutes.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section /. The paragraph OF section 2424 of the
revised statutes which fixes the terms for hold
ing circuit courts in Lafayette county is hereby
amended by striking out the word fourth next
before the words TUESDAY in June" and insert
ing in lea thereofthe word third, so that said
paragraph shall read as follows: In the county OF
Lafayette on the third Tuesday in June and the
first Tuesday in December.
Section ?. The paragraph of said section 2is4
which fixes the terms for holding circuit courts in
Grant county is hereby amended by striking out
the word first next before the words TUESDAY
in February and inserting in lien thereof the
word third also by striking ont the wore
first next before the words Tuesday in Sep
tember' and inserting in lieu thereof the word
second" so that said paragraph when sc
amended shall read as follows: In the county Of
Grant on the third Tuesday in February and the
second Tuesday In September.
Section 3. This act shall take effect and be il
force from and after its passage and publication
Approved February 20, 1885.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Death Of Rear Admiral PrebIe.

Boston, March Rear Admiral
George Henry Preble, retired, nephew
of the famous Commodore Preble, who
distinguished himself in the war with
Tripoli. died suddenly this morning at
the home of his son in Brooklne. aged
sixty-nine. He was appointed to the
navy in 1885, distinguished himself
during the rebellion, was commissioned
Rear Admiral IN 1876, and made his
last cruise in 1873. He was the author
of several works, including the His
tory of the American Flag He COM
manded a gun-boat in Farragut's
squadron, and participated in the cap
ture of New Orleans in 1882 and in most
of the operations on the Lower Missis-
sippi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
EmbeZzler Arrested.

MEDFoRD, Wis, March Carl
Taylor, the abscondlng treasurer of the
town of Chelsea, was arrested at Pensa-
cola, Fla, on the Goth, and will be
brought to Medford Monday. The
amount of the shortage in his accounts
will reach $1,000. A few days be-
fore he left here store and hotel be-
longing to his father were burned. and
he claimed the funds of the town were
destroyed by the fire. His confederate,
Gaylord Keys, is still at large.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Terrible Explosion In an English
Arsenal.

LONDON, Feb. pa terrific explo-
sion occurred to-day at the Government
School of Gunnery in Shoeburyness.
by which three persons were instantly
killed and several frightfnlly injured.
A number of the officials of the govern
ment laboratory at Woodwich, together
with the heads of the School of Gun
merry were engaged in testing a patent
fuse when it exploded. and burning
fragment falling into quantity of
powder caused the disaster. Among
the injured aie some of the principal
officers OF the arsenal Arms and legs
were torn off and faces frightfully dis
figured. Several of the injured are be-
lieved to be in diving condition.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Political Matters.
Notice of Judicial Election.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, ! !,
lnc.I.. M. . IN. L u

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF GRANT. Sc
In pursuance of law and due notice given by
the Secretary of State.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT AT
~ the Judicial Election to be held in the sew
eral towns, wards, villages and Election districts
in Grant county, and state of Wisconsin, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF APRIL, 1885. being the
seventh day of said month, the following officers
are to be elected. to-wit:
An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court for
the full term commencing on the First Monday
in January, A. ID. 1886, in place of David Taylor,
whose term OF Office will expire on said first
Monday in January. 1886.
Also County Judge in and for Grant county,
Wis. for the full term commencing on the first
Monday in January, 1886, in place OF William
McGonigal whose term OF office will expire on
said first Monday in January, 1885.
Said Election to be held and conducted votes
canvassed and returns made in accordance with
law
GIVEN UNDER my hand and official seal at
Lancaster, in said county. this a8th
a., 81 day OF February, A. d. 1885.
G. W. HILL,
Iva County Clerk of said Grant county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
CITY ELECTION.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Annual Election of City Officers in and for
the City of Lancaster, will be held at the City
Clerks Office over the store of Thomas Il Bias
ford, on TUESDAY, MARCH THE nth. 1885, at
which time the following officers are to be cleo
ted, to-wit:
One Mayor,
-Four Aldermen, and
One Supervisor, to represent the city in the
County Board of Supervisors
The Polls of said Election will be opened at
l O'Clock in the afternoon and closed at shutdown.
AUG. MICHAELIS, City Clerk.
Dated Lancaster, Wis, March 3, 1885. 1w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Discovery OF Lead Ore.

GALENA, H., Feb. 25.-Miners of
this section are excited over new and
rich discovery of lead ore on ground
near what is known as the Peru zinc
mines, three miles east OF this city. The
lead is thought to be inexhaustible, and
is owned by one Stephen KIais,a worthy
German miner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Words from Washington.
Especial Correspondence of THE HERALD.)
letter from Wa hin nton thir uool

Especial Correspondence OF THE HERALD.)
Aletter from Washington this week,
without description of the dedication
of the Washington Monument, would
be like playing Hamlet with Hamlet
left ont. Even the near approach
of the inauguration festivities
failed to diminish the interest
awakened by the final completion of
q structure whose erection has been so
many years delayed. Changed indeed
is the National Capital of 1885 from the
city of Magnificent distances" in which
on July 4th, 184S, the cornerstone of
the monument was laid amid great dis
play. in the presence of 10000 persons,
y large concourse for those days.
Among those present were Mrs. Alex
ander Hamilton, Mrs. Madison, Lewis
Cass. Willard Fillmore, MIR. VanBuren
and Mrs. John Quincy Adams.
The copper plate, placed over the de-
post recess in the corner stone had the
following inscription:
4th of July, 1776
Declaration of Independence of the United
States of America.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Rosa Issues a Manifesto.

PARIS, Feb. PA manifesto signed
by O'Donovan Rosa is published in
one of the papers in this city. Rosa
declares that he never has had any in
tention to involve America in war, OF
in any misunderstanding with England,
but without neglecting the gratitude
and respect due to the Americans he
can sustain his struggle for Ireland re-
gardless of the bullet of an assassin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Favorable for Peace.

PARIS, Feb ESPECIAL advices from
Pekin state that all the dignitaries of
the Chinese empire have been sum-
m oned to give opinions as to the ex-
pediency of continuing the war with
France. The French envoy who wa
about to return from China TO France,
has been instructed to remain at
Shanghai and await the expected re-
sumption of relations with the Chinese
government
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05

Six thousand persons were in line
at the Victor Hugo reception, in Paris.
which extended the whole length OF
the Avenue Victor Hugo. Traffic was
completely stopped. Deputations were
continually entering the residence, and
from time to time shouts of ssCome to
the window were heard. Upon VIC
tor Hugo appearing at the window
with his children he was greeted with
|ssVive HEgof' ssVive la Gloire de
Francer' "Vive Ia Republiquer' Hugo
was born February rs. 1902, and Is
therefore IS years Of age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Serious Coasting Accident in Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25.-This after
noon, party of children were coasting
on the Williamsburg South Side hill,
when the ''bob'' sled they were seated
on dashed onto wagon passing at the
foot of the hill and seriously injured five
of the nine occupants of the sled.
Lizzie Meeker, aged Is, had her left leg
fractured; Sam Seitzman, aged IS, left
shoulder dislocated and injured inter-
nally: Annie Grinnell, aged l6. ankle
fractured and two ribs broken; Fred
Falloch, nose broken and arm dis
located at elbow; Mamie Neubel, head
badly confused and wrist sprained.
The other occupants were more or less
bruised.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
John Bull i'm Earnest.

LONDON, March 1.-Orders have been
issued from the War Office for an i'm
mediate and thorough medical inspec-
tor of every regiment in the British
army, with view of obtaining a cor
rect estimate of the number of men
available for active service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Eight People Killed in Falling House.

GENOA, March 1.-Information has
just been received from Cosenza that
the upper floor of house in the most
densely populated part of this city fell
at an early hour this morning, carrying
everything with it to the cellar. Sixty
of the occupants of the building were
injured, twenty of them.dangerously and
eight fatally.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05

A marriage was arranged some time
ago between two persons of royal rank.
Unfortunately, the male party to the
contract was not handsome, to say the
least of it, and when he travelled across
the ocean to meet his bride the greatest
care was taken to prevent the friends
and advisers of the lady from seeing
him. One of the friends and advisers.
however, removed all perplexities by
observing: you need not take so
much trouble to keep your man out of
sight He may be ugly enough, but he
can hardly be more than half so ugly
IS our woman"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
snieide at BLACK Earth. Wis.

BLACK EARTH, Feb. 21.--Charles L.
jacob, aged 81, and respected farm
er of the town of Berry. about three
miles northeast of this place, committed
suicide on Thursday of this week. He
placed shotgun in his mouth and
blew his brains out
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05

EVANSVILLE. Wis. February ~
William Spalding, who settled here in
1887. died last night, of diphtheria, after
an illness of nearly four weeks. He
was IS years old The deceased was
one Of the largest landowners in Rock
county, and was brother of Jesse
Spalding, of Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Banqueting Victor Hugo.

PARIS, Feb. ga banqnet was
given to Victor Hugo last night on the
eve of his eighty-third birthday. A
great many men of distinction in the
literary world participated. A process
sion of students to-day visited the
author and presented congratulations
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
High License in Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, March q The Turrell
High License bill fixing the liquor
license throughout the State at $500.
with provision similar to the Harper
bill of Illinois, passed the House this
morning by vote of 50 to SO. Wis
consin, go thou and do likewise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Caught In the Act.

LINCOLN, Neb., February 28.-An
unsuccessful attempt to rob the State
Treasury was made at l o'clock this
afternoon. One of the robbers was
MORALLY wounded, and one was cap
tured. Three hundred dollars was
taken, but recovered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Twenty.one Lives Lost BY Shipwreck.

CUxHAyEN, Germany, Feb. 27.-The
Swedish schooner Norden was run
into and sunk by the English steamer
Cumberland. Twenty-one persons
aboard the Norden were drowned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Judgment Against the Government.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-In the Court
of Claims, to-day, judgment was given
in favor of the Pacific Railroad Com
pany, now known as the Missouri Pa
ciiic Railroad Company, in the sum of
S44,S00 on account of bridges burned
by the Government during the war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Great Grain Failure.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Feb 27.-E. NJ.
Samuels & Sons, one of the best-known
and presumably staunchest of the st.
Louis grain houses, failed to-day. The
liabilities are presumed to be in the
neighborhood of 100000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
sickness Among the British Troops.

LONDON, March 2.-Dispatches from
Korti state that Gen. Wolseley's eyes
have become affected by the glare of
the sun, and the intense heat has caused
an outbreak of typhoid fever among the
British troops.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
STATISTICS.

Population. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 37,s52
Area in square miles. 1856
state valuation of property for 1882 S12 cog, 66S
GRANT COUNTY, one of the oldest and largest
counties in the State is situated in the extreme
southwest corner-in size being about the same
area as the state of Rhode Island Its first set
Element dates back to 1897
The County now ranks sixth in population
and twelfth in wealth. The principal products
are Corn. Oats Cattle and Hogs Of the latter
Immense quantities are shipped every year.
GRANT COUNTY, to settlers. still offers advan-
tages equal III not superior to any County in the
State and is destined to grow in the future as in
the past.
The County is traversed by four Railroads. one
havingits terminus in the County at LANCASTER
the County Seat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
OUR LOCAL EXCHANGES.

| Boscobel Dial:-Miss Kate Kistler
returned to her home in this city last
Wednesday, after long visit with re-
latiyes and friends in Milwaukee. The
young people of Boscobel will be glad
to welcome her back in their midst.
Mr.. Chas. Armstrong spent Saturday
and Sunday with his parents in this
city, leaving Monday evening for Chi
cago where he will attend the spring
course of lectures at Rush Medical
college.
John Ruka took the train for Milwau-
kee last Friday morning, where he will
attend course at the Commercial
College.
DIED--At jamestown, d. T. Satur-
day, Feb. 2lst, after week illness, of
Colera Infantum. the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. B. Durstine, aged months
and Is days. The parents left
jamestown with the remains of their
little one, Tuesday afternoon, and
the funeral services were held at the
residence of Mr.. j. H. Sarles Tuesday
at P. M. The Dial extends its SYM
pathy to the bereaved relatives.
Platteville Witness:-A bit Of mortar
dropped into j. L. Dayidson's eve
while he was at work in the New CITY
Hall, one day last week, burning it so
that he is fearful that he will lose the
sight of it.
MIR. Will Verran has rented the room
recently vacated by VIM. Cowduroy
where he will open in a short time a
large stock of family Groceries, Queens
ware, Willow ware, ETC., etc. He goes
to Chicago soon to make his purchases.
1t becomes our sad duty to chronicle
the death of Andrew P. Potter. of this
city, who died on the 22d inst, aged SO
years. He leaves three children, Annie,
Electa and Henry, to mourn his
loss. He was loved and respected by
all who knew him. His remains were
deposited in the new cemetery, by the
side of his wife who died six years ago
Bloomington Record Mr.. Price of
Lancaster, will have charge of the car
penter work on the new school, and will
occupy the Cobb house.
Messrs. Sprague, Hickok and Garner
returned Thursday from Dodgeville,
where they had removed +. j. Schell' S
goods. While driving across the rail-
road track near Montfort, the coupling
of Sprague's hack broke and his team
ran away with the front bob, leaving
the hack and hind bob on the track.
Before it could be removed passenger
train ran into it, but with the aid of air
brakes had nearly stopped before the
hack was reached No damage except
to the hack, and after few minutes
work teamsters and trainmen went
their respective ways rejoicing over
their narrow escape
Platteville Democrat:-PerryD urley,
formerly Register of Deeds of this coun-
ty, and a worthy veteran of the late
war. has sold his farm and with his
family removed to Platteville. We
welcome him.
We had the pleasure on Monday of
smoking to the health of the young
daughter of T. L. Cleary. The young
lady came into this world of cares and
troubles, such as teething, whooping-
cough, measles. Group, and mumps, on
Sunday, the 22d; SO, if she lives and
thriyes, as we hope she may, she and
George Washington can celebrate on
the same day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
JUDICIAL CONyENTION.

Republican County Judicial Convention is
hereby called to meet at the Court House in the
city OF Lancaster, WEDNESDAY, MARCH IS,
1885, at O'Clock p. NJ, for the purpose of nom
mating candidate for County Judge.
March 3, 1885. G. ii. BAXTER,
Chairman Rep. Co. Central Com.
Witness, Dial and Record please copyl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
EsTATE-AMY EDDY, Deceased.

LSTAFE-AMY EDDY, Deceased.
State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County--In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term of the county court, to be held in and for
said county ut the court house in the city of Ian
caster, in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF APRIL, A. d. 1895,
at 10 o'clock a. IN the following matter will be
heard and considered:
The application of John Carthew and Joel II.
Stevens, executors of the last will and testament
OF Amy Eddy, late of the town of Potosi, in said
county, deceased, for adjustment and allowance
OF their final account as such executors and as
Segment of the residue to the persons entitled
to the same.
By order OF the Court
VIM. MoGONIGAL, Judge.
at cd Eah 1xy1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Dated February 20, 1885. iw
ESTATE-JomN Far, Deceased

i
State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular term
of the County Court, TO be held in and for said
County, at the Court House in the city Of Lam
caster, in said County, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF APRIL, A. d. 1885,
at 10 O'Clock a M. the following matter will be
heard and considered
The application of Samuel Fry, for the appoint
m ent of an administrator of the estate OF John
Fry, late of the town OF Ellenboro, in said coun.
ty, deceased.
BY order Of The Court.
VIM. McGoNIGAL, Judge.
Dated February 81 1897 Iva
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Another Court Martial.

WASHINGTON, March "A general
court martial has been ordered for the
trial Of Medical Director Phillips Wales
on charges preferred by Secretary
Chandler.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
EsTATE-GEoRoE BLACKBURN, Deceased.

ESTATE-GEORGE BLACKBURN, Deceased.
State OF Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term of the County Court, to be held in and for
said county, at the court house in the city Of
Lancaster in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF APRIL. A. d. 1885,
at 10 O'Clock a. the following matter will be
heard aud considered:
The application of Martha Blackburn, for the
appointment OF an administrator with the will
annexed of the estate of George Blackburn, late
of the town of Beetown in said county, deceased
BY order of the Court,
WIN. MoG0NIGAL, Judge.
Dated February go 1885. Iva
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05

Persons wishing to send THE HERALD away
are Informed that the postage on a single copy il
one cent TO any part THE United States Capad
Tor any OF the countries of Europe
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05

The tonnage of the Great Eastern
has been computed to be greater than
that of Noah's ark.