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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
General Gordon.

Khartoun is in the hands of the
Madhi and the whole world awaits with
intense interest the fate of General Cor
don. If Wolseley's spies bring tidings
of his death, the eager waiting will be
changed to mourning for hero. When
General Gordon entered Khartoum one
year ago this month, he perlled his life
10 secure the safe withdrawal of the
Egyptian troops and the native Chris
tians, women and children who could
not remain with safety when the coun-
try was evacuated. Since he has been
in Khartoum his hands have been tied
by the action of the home government.
Every plan has been vetoed by which
he might have effected bis purpose
safely and speedily. Instead of second
ing his efforts the government tele-
graphed him to desert his garrison and
come home. This he refused to do, pre-
ferring death with his troops and those
he had come to save The slow months
have Jagged on, and for weary year
Gordon has been shut up in Khartoum
powerless to act against the authorities.
At length England, reused by the grow
ing peril of his position, on the 18th of
August. sent out troops to his assistance.
But the needed help had been too long
delayed. Alter long and perilous
march, toward the end of which the
enemy was encountered, aud a number
of lives lost, the troops neared Khar-
toum only to find it fallen, and Gordon
in the hands of the enemy. His fate is
not yet known, but the impression pre-
walls among the officers that he has
been sacrificed by the followers of the
false prophet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
No Dynamite In His.

The Galena Gazette is authority fol-
the statement that Mr. John Morrissey
mentioned in cable dispatches of Sun
day as having arrived in Paris, and
being an Irish extremist of the worst
kind, is now employed in the c. B. and
Q. freight office at Chicago, and is not
interested in dynamite conspiracies.
He was one of the Fenian leaders in
Ireland in 1867, and had to leave the
country, the British government plac-
ing a price.upon his head. Eight OF
nine years ago he was resident OF
Freeport; and he is a brother of Mrs.
Richard Sheridan, whose husband is
now on the police force of that city.
Although he has been a. quiet citizen OF
Illinois and has not been in Europe for
ten years. he is suspected by the British
authorities of being one of the parties
engaged in the late dynamite explosions
in London.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
The Congo.

Stanley says the length of the Congo
River is 2, 100 miles, and that the Mis-.
sissippi and the Nile together would
scarcely equal its tribute of water to
the ocean. From the mouth of the
river steamer drawing fifteen feet OF
water can steam up 10 miles. at which
point land journey of fifty-two miles
is taken on account of the rapids. Then
another steaming or rowing voyage of
lightweight miles occurs, which is sue
ceeded by land journey of ninety
five miles. After that it is possible to
steam up another 1,060 miles. Along
this route thirteen stations have been
constructed among peaceful tribes.
The banks and people upon them are
now well known. The river marges
show wide belts of forests. in the shade
of which clusters of villages lie nestled
while close at hand are gardens and
fields with profuse abundance on
their surface, and stores of mineral
wealth, it is believed, within their bos-
oms. There are spacious lakes also;
in fact, known area of lake waters,
in addition to Lake Tanganika, of So
000 square miles in extent, which will
probably be increased to upward of
10000 after more definite exploration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
At The CanitaI.

Washington, Feb. 6.-General Hazen
to-day made public the diaries kept
during the Greedy encampment in the
arctic relons. They show that insub.
ordination and discomfort prevailed tc
some extent. and that occasional theft
was practiced. Lieutenant Greedy
writes that he would have ordered the
offenders killed had he thought such
action would have been upheld. The
diaries generally confirm the rumors
which have from time to time arisen
respecting the difficulties which existed
during the encampment.
Chairman Randall has said that it was
very probable the House Committee or
Appropriation would dispose of all the
regular appropriation bills within two
weeks, and that there was no likelihood
of an extra session of Congress.
There is quite a general feeling
among Democratic Senators that the
anti-silver coinage bill will not pass the
Senate. Senator Beck thinks that the
provision suspending the coinage of the
standard dollar will surley fail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Plantation Philosophy.

De narrer-m minded man totes a short
string by which he measures de good
qualities o de men whut he meets, but
his own good p'ints he measures wild er
cloze line.
De insecks is sometimes got more
sense den man. When yer sees er
pusson foolin' 'roun' err hornets nest,
yer may know dat de pusson, stead o.
de ho'net is er maxim er mistake.
1t amt BON in some folks ter be
homes. Doan' make no difference how
much er duck 'sociates wild chickens,
nor no matter how fur she lib frum wa
ter, soon ez she fms er puddle She
gwine in dar.
Rich folks has er cuts way o. 'beyin'
de bible. One day er hongry teller
went ter well-fed mans house an
say, says re, . member de po'" "Oh,
| amt forgot YER" says de well-fed
man, says ze mo, sab, / amt forgot
yer. I'll allus recolleck yer, but dat s
all - ODie Z. Read.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

dramatized from Erckmann-C hatrian' 5
striking story of The Polish jew, the
theatre. though well filled with an ap-
preciative and fashionable audience
was far from crowded. Two causes
doubtless contributed to produce this
state of affairs-the non-appearance OF
the bewitching Ellen Terry. whose
popularity is no whit less than lrving's,
and the pressure of social engagements.
An incident which occurred last
week in an undertakers establishment
"a place by no means suggestive of
mirth-has nevertheless provoked more
than one laugh in the telling, The pro-
prietor was startled by the hasty en-
trance of a gentleman, who rushing in.
said he wanted to get into his box.'
Your box?" gasped the astonished un-
dertaker. "Yes, quick, I'm in hurry"
replied the visitor. and while the other,
under the impression that he was deal
WIN an CcIoBGd GuRtu
slightly away. he darted to a door at
the end of the shop, flung it open, and
saw-a row of wooden collins. Much
to the undertaker's relief, after the first
pause of amazement the stranger
greeted him with; II beg pardon, /
must have made a mistake The ex-
PLANTATION of the extraordinary demand
proved to be that the gentleman had
just hired box in the Safety Deposit
Co. next door, and wished to place some
valuables there.
The last item of news concerning the
President-elect is that through his
private secretary, Mr.. Lamont, he has
engaged rooms at The Arlington for
himself, his brother. three sisters and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamont. The rooms are
to be in readiness on the End of March,
and, it is said, will be paid for as if oc-
cupied by any other guests.
A LOCKER On.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Dynamite In New York,

A dynamite bomb was exploded about
a. m. last Sunday, under the show
window of Garry Brothers retail dry
goods store, on Grand-st., in this city,
doing some damage to that store, but
more to the store of Ridley&Co. on the
opposite side ofthe street. There had been
strike in Garry Brothers, owing to the
refusal of the firm to comply with de-
mands made by the EqualityAssociation
clerks trades union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
The Umbrella For Filtration.

There is one particular in which the
umbrella, as the girls have all learned,
is far superior for Irritation purposes to
the handkerchief, or the glove or the
fan, or any other article that a lady us
ually carries in her hand. If she sees
the dude coming with q look of want
ing to firt in his eye, and she happens
to be with her mamma so that that cor
rect body cannot see the dude, who al
ways passes, if he is skillful in the art,
next to the girl and not next to the cor.
rect mamma. Then. with the umbrel-
la as a shield. the girl casts quick
glance at the young dude, of coquetry
and triumph mingled. She passes on
and brings the umbrella to a plumb
line and looks innocently at her correct
mamma by her side and asks demurely;
What were you saying, mamma,
dear?" The umbrella in the hands OF
such girl is bonanza. San Francis,
co Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Normal School Matters.

The board of normal school regents
at their last session at Madison dis.
cussed the ACCESSIBILITY of curtailing the
course of study in the normal schools
by eliminating several branches. in
Guiding Latin, zoology and geology, but
took no definite action ON the subject.
Mayor Walber, of Milwaukee, appeared
and reported that the normal school
constructed in Milwaukee by that city,
was completed, and that the city had
ordered heating apparatus which
formed very gratifying news to the
board, insofar as it had rather expected
to be called upon to meet this expense.
The total cost to the city of the building,
when ready for occupancy. will be
about $4,000 The board will pro
badly meet in Milwaukee in May, wher
it will formally accept the school from
the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

In Melville's account of the search
for the Greedy party, he gives his own
plan for reaching the North Pole, and
getting back without loss of life OF
property. Franz Josef Land has been
explored to latitude SO, and is known
to stretch northward at least degree
farther; and it may be much farther
still. BY this land route Mr.. Melville
believes the Pole can be reached, and
he proposes to get there himself, and
find out about the flattening of the
earth and all the other scientific secrets
that are supposed to cluster round that
mysterious point. As Siqurd broke
through the circle of fire and won
Brynhild, not for himself, but for an
other, SO Mr. Melville is determined to
force the defenses of ice that guard the
alluring mystery of the highest north,
and TO bring back the results of his
conquest for the good of the wondering
world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
U,oREcLosURE sALE-pmILrrs, ct al

state Of Wisconsin, County Of Grant. Circuit
Court
Frank Barr Plaintiff vs. Mary d. Phillips, G..
Phillips E. Remington and Sousa corporation
duly organized under the laws Of the state OF
New York and Frank A. David, Defendants.
Notice il hereby given, that by virtue and in
pursuance OF judgment of foreclosure and or
der OF sale rendered at a general term OF the Cir
cult Court for Grant county, held in the court
house in the city OF Lancaster in said county, on
the 9th day of February. A ID lSS4and the time al
lowed by law for redemption having expired and
no redemption having been made therein, will
offer for sale and sell TO the highest and best
bidder or bidders, for cash. at the front door OF
the court house in the city OF Lancaster. said
County and State aforesaid. on the 2Sth day of
March, AID. 1888. at one O'Clock in the afternoon,
the following described mortgaged real estate,
or so much thereof as will be sufficient TO raise
the amonnt due the plaintiff for principal, inter
eei and costs, together with the expense Of sale,
to-wit.
The southeast quarter OF the southwest quarter
OF section one % and the northeast quarter OF
the northwest quarter, the south bali OF the
northeast quarter andthe north half of the south
east quarter of section twelve il2l, all in town
eight tsl, nortn.of range two 90 west containing
two hundred and forty acres more or less in
Grant county, Wisconsin.
Dated sheriff : office, Lancaster. Wis, Febru-
airy 18TH 1885. ORA RICHARDS.
Sheriff Grant Co., Wis
ORR & Lowry, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p O. Address Lancaster, Grant Co, Wis sow
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
A Game of Pole.

Binghamton, Feb. 1-Chittenden
Rogers. one of the best known amateur
bicyclists of the Southern tier, prom
inent young business man of the city,
while engaged at game of polo last
night at the Pioneer Rink in this city,
came into collision with another PLAYER
with such force as to be thrown vio-
lently to the floor He was dazed by
the shock, but went to dressing-room
without assistance. Upon being taken
home he fell into spasms. and before
$3.50 a. m. was dead. Rogers last year
lowered the worlds amateur record six
second, distance three miles, and held
many medals and prizes won on the
bicycle. He was passionately found Oh
athletic sports.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Letter Postage.

Many have an idea that any docu-
NJ ats or printed forms filled out, class
as printed matter in postal rates, but
this is not the case. A tax bill, re-
ceipt, an abstract of title, a power of
attorney, a promissory note, mortgage,
draft or check, Cancelled checks, cou-
pons, an invoice bill, statement, a
pension voucher, telegraphic dis
patch, a bank note, or any document
with writing upon it, is subject to letter
rates. A box with its lid nailed on is
held as being closed against inspection,
and is therefore subject to letter rates.
Postmssters have no right to pry open
such box and then nail it up again.
Even if they had the right to do so.
they have not the time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Wiseonsin's Expectations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-Mr Deuster
returned, to-day, from New York, where
he went to meet his son, who returned
from three-years residence abroad.
He called upon Mr.. Cleveland and re-
ports that he is very pleasantly i'm
pressed with the president-elect. He
impresses him, he says, ''as a man of
strong character, firm convictions and
ability" DO you come back with
belief that Wisconsin will be represen-
ted in the cabinet?'' The Sentinel COR
respondent asked. "Yes, he answered,
II think Mr.. Villas will be member of
the cabinet; and you may add" said
Mr.. Guenther, laughingly, as he stood
by, ''that Mr.. Deuster is all fixed for a
foreign mission-minister to Germany
or Austria it will probably be. It's all
settled"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
NUMBER 50.
The Star OF Bethlehem.

The brilliant star which suddenly
burst forth in 1872 and is sometimes al
legged to have been seen in the wears
1864 and 945 in the region between
Cepheus and Cassiopela. has been
thought identical with that marvellous
star which appeared at the time of our
Savior's nativity. acting rs a guide to
the wise men of the East The period
OF re urring brilliancy of this remarka-
bic object is, we assume, the identity of
the stars of 1872, 1864 and 945, would
therefore seem to be about 9l4 years,
and computing back three periods from
945 we shall arrive nearly at the epoch
OF the death of Herod, King of Judea,
which occurred, according to the best
authorities, one year before the COM
mencement of the Christian era and a
few months following the nativity
Ancient chronology is. we know, not
very exact as to date. and occasionally
has to be corrected by means of eclipses
which have been computed back to a
remote antiquity and comparisons in
stituted with historical events said to
have been connected with such phe.
nomena. Ii the star of 1872, which
has been associated with the Star of
Bethlehem, should now again appeal
with all its original splendor, and occa.
sion the endless speculation which such
mysterious phenomenon must obvi-
ously invite, its supposed identity with
former objects of similar character will
have TO be admitted. and the science of
astronomy will receive Il unique addi-
ton TO its many curious facts in the
form of variable star of entirely new
aspect. And some attempts viii be
made to elueidate the question as to
what possible means operated to OBJ
scure the star during the long lapse of
more than three centuries and then
suddenly enabled it to shine with such
wonderful brilliancy as perhaps to be
visible in the presence of the noon-day
sun, as in 1872, But we fear that the
realization Of phenomenon so attrac-
tive in its appearance and so replete
with mystery is very doubtful so far as
the existing evidence enables us to form
a rational opinion. PRO-. W. +. Dem
ina
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Death OF a Wealthy Resident OF BelOit,
IVA

MILWAUKEE, February Ga special
to the Evening Wisconsin from Beloit
announces the death of s. j. Goodwin,
aged 76. lie was one of the old resi-
dents of the State, and was widely known
in connection with the hotel and opera
house bearing his name. He was very
wealthy, possessing large blocks of
American and United States Express
and Western Union Telegraph stocks,
besides real estate and building pro-
perty to large amount.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Another EmbezzIer.

CHICAGO. Feb. 6.-Marcus + H. Moe,
assistant secretary of the Chicago pub
lie library, is missing. His accounts
are claimed to be short anywhere from
$500 to 5000. The disclosure caused
some CONSERVATION among the officials
of the library in view of the recent dis
closures of thefts by Otto Funk, another
employe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Claims Decided,

The Court of Claims has decided the
case of the Union Pacific Railroad
against the United States in favor OF
the former. The court finds that the
United States owes the company 81.
$4,000, and the company owes the
Government S5,734,S92, giving the
United States counter claims of 81.
658. O92.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
FARM @ ses sale
IN 3 H&t& oh

The unuetsgned, res1d-
ing one-half mile north of Potosi offers for sale
her farm of 50 Acres. well fenced with good
bearing orchard, small fruit and berries in album
dance. "A good barn and other out buildings. The
house. two story frame eighteen by twenty-six
with addition fourteen by twenty-six is calculated
for one large tive small families A good dry
cellar under the whole. Drilled well and good
cistern within a few feet of the door Also five
Acres suitable for pasture If not sold by the
first Of April will be rented For terms enquire
on the premises. MARY A. HALL
Soft POtOsi, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

w. r. Chamberlain, of Norwich.
Conn. has invented a way Of charging
cartridges with compressed air in lieu
OF powder. The shell is pressed in a
receiver and then filled with compressed
air. A valve in the base of the cart
ridge closes when it is removed from
the receiver, and the cartridge is ready
Tor use. The shell is discharged by
opening the valve. when the air forcibly
drives the projectile from the barrel.
The inventor claims to have obtained a
range of half mile, with pressure Of
200 pounds TO the inch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

Benson Spensley, brother of Judge
William Spensley, of Galena, H., died
last Friday. in Shullsburg, Wis, aged
fifty. He has been for many years the
most extensive miner and smelter in
Southern Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

The steamer Oneida, which plies on
Lake Michigan, has been missing for
over week. Monday the Michigan
accompanied by the Archie, with coal
and provision for fifteen days cruise,
started out in search of her.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
A Trace OF Mr.. COnant.

NEW YORK, Feb. Ga copy of a
photograph of the missing editor,
Conant, of Harper's Weekly, has been
sent to Athens, Ga. A dispatch from
Athens, yesterday, states that man
representing himself as Conant, of
Harper's Weekly. has been in that city,
interviewing people in regard to the
political sentiment there.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

The British steamer Sardonyx, bound
from Victoria, b. c., for Hong Kong,
with 400 Chinese aboard, is supposed to
be lost, not having been heard from
since December 10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

Near Gifford's Station, on the Staten
Island Railroad, there is peculiar
piece of woodland. The roots of the
trees are az from four to six feet above
the surface of the ground. The soil is
very porous, and the unusual appear
ance of the grove is attributed to the
action of water and frost.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
NOTICE TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

state Of Wisconsin. County Court for Grant
Cuuuty-In Probate,
In the matter Of the estate Of James c. Parker
deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that the claims and de
mands of all persons against James G.. Parker late
OF the town Of Patch Grove, in said county. de
ceased viii be received. examined and adjusted
by Wallace Humphrey. w. o. Goodman and John
Naglc all of the county of Grant, Wisconsin
Commissioners appointed for that purpose by
the County Court Of said county, at the late
residence Of said James c. Parker. in the town
Of Patch Grove, in said county of Grant. on the
9th DAYS of May and August. A. ID. 1885. Also
that six 90 months from and after the 9th day
of February, \. ID 1885, is the time limited fol-
the creditors Of said James c. Parker, deceased tC
present their claims to said Commissioners fol-
examination and allowance.
BY order OF the Court,
WIN. McGONIGAL, County Judge.
Dated February g. 1880 Sow
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

Cattle are dying rapidly in Marshall
County. West Virginia, of disease
which begins in the hoof, causing a
swelling of the leg to an enormous size,
death resulting in twenty-four hours.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

Short, who stabbed Capt. Phelan in
O'Donovan Rossa's office.is being made
hero by his friends. He has been re-
leased in $4,000 bail given by one Corbet
to whom the amount would readily be
made good, it is said, by his admirers,
! should Short leave.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

The State Bar Association of Wis
consin will hold its meetisg for 1885 at
Madison. on Tuesday the 18th day OF
February, A. d. 1885, at II o clock, NJ,
for the purpose of transacting such
business as may come before it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
EsTATE-CnAnLEs ROBERTSON, Deceased

e sTArE-cHAHlr' RonEHT'oS' Deceased
State OF Wisconsin. County Court OF Grant
County-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special 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
SECOND TUESDAY OF MARCH,A d. 1885,
being the 10th day of March, A. d. 1885. at ten
O'Clock m, the following matter will be heard
and considered:
The application OF Rachel Robertson, for the
appointment Of an administrator OF the estate OF
Charles Robertson, late of Patch Grove, in said
county deceased
BY order OF the Court
WIN MCGONIGAL Judge.
Dated February TO- 1885 5Ow3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

S. j. Goodwin, a wealthy citizen of
Beloit, Wis. died Feb 6, aged seventy
six. He was widely known in connec-
ton with the hotel and opera house
bearing his name.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12

In recent disastrous railroad acct
dent near Creston, Iowa, six persons
were killed and several more wounded,
one or two of whom will probably not
recover.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
The Swain Court Martial Agree.

The Swain court martial has agreed
upon lis report. The last information
attaiuable with any degree OF reliability
is that one time to-day the court stood
eight to convict and three to acquit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-02-12
Parricide.

EAU CLAIRE. Wis, Feb. 6.-Wm.
Thorpe. chairman Of the town board,
was shot and killed last night by his
son for abusing bis family. The son
was arrested.