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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
OUR LOCAL EXCHANGES.

Dodgeyille Sun: Dodgerille is very
poor at present, no money, no bank
stock, no horses, no cattle, no musical
instruments except in churches. in fact
very little of anything in the village
the assessor is around
And now is the time when the weary
merchant concludes to rest and have
days enjoyment in fishing. buys himself
dollar and half rod. pay two dollars
for rig, and twenty-five cents TO a boy
to dig bait for him, and starts for the
fish pond at break of day; comes home
in the twilight wonderfully rested(?)
with six small minnows in the lunch
basket, and one big sucker in the
buggy.
Muscoda News: Mr. +. Wait, form
erly of this place. has drawn a prize in
the Democratic lottery, in the shape of
the postmastcrship at bingham, Kan
sas.
The Fourth of July will be celebrated
in grand style AT Dawson's Grove, one
and one-half miles east of Rodolf's mills
A grand good time is expected, and ev-
erybodg is invited to be present.
A lumber raft struck the second pier
of the bridge Saturday. swung round
unto The first, went to pieces and sunk.
| II drifted on to sand bar near Grams
mill, and was repaired as well as posi-
BILE Nobody hurt, except one raftsman,
who bruised the inside of bis stomach.
but the fracture was reduced BY CO..
pions application Of extract Of bug.
Reports came to rs this week TO the
effect that man - named Loyeiess.
living near Excelsior. had. while drunk,
so brutalIy beaten his little child, aged
about Is months. that it died. If these
reports are true, there is no law in this
great and good state where the greater
Z mans crime is. the longer be Is
boarded at public expense) that cen in
| fIict Just punishment upon the wretch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
Our Washington Letter.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

| WASHINGTON, ID. c., june ~, 1885
IA healthy contribution to the curren
literature of the day, is the lette
written by ex-Secrctary Chandler in de
Tense of himself and the Advisor,
Board in the matter of the Dolphin.
Mr.. Chandler proceeds to excoriate Mr.
Whitney in merciless manner, charg
ing him with a refusal to accept tn,
vessel for no other reason than to cas-
odium upon his predecessor in Office
The fact that Roach built vessel il
exact conformity to his contract, anc
out of materials which were admitted
by everybody to be tirst-class in ever,
respect, was of itself sufficient to cleal
MIR. Roach of any charge of jobbery
but to punish Roach for building a
vessel under Republican administra
ton Mr.. Whitney has contended that
the contract called for a speed and
strength of construction that are not men.
toned in the contract 1t all. Upon the
whole the letter of ex-Secretary Chandler
is crusher, and the Democratic organ in
Washington this morning announces
Mr.. Whitney's intention to make no re-
spouse to it, which under the circum-
stances is very significant.
The peculiar ways of the administra-
ton as conducted by Mr.. Cleveland con-
tinue to be conundrum with those who
fail to get what they are asking for.
Here was the case of Mr. Fleming, of
Kentucky, who came endorsed by the
best blood in the state, from the Govern
or down, for the Louisville District At
torneyship. Besides he had both Sena-
tors and all the Congressman from Ken
lucky to intercede for him, but the Pres
ident ignored them all and gave the APP
pointment to Mr.. Wickliffe who had
neither backing nor party service to
commend him. OF course Mr.. Fleming
and his friends were much hurt, and a
new source of evaporation against the
administration was thus built up for the
time being. However, in few days,
when Mr.. Fleming was on a visit to
Washington, the President sent for him
and frankly told him that from the in
quiries he had made concerning his
capacity, that he thought Mr.. Wickliffe
would make the better District Attorney
and that Mr. Fleming would make an
excellent Associate Judge of the Su-
preme Court of New Mexico, and his
commission was made out instantly.
BY the death of Hon. Richard I.
Merrick the Democracy of the country
loses one of its most shining lights, and
the Bar one of its most brilliant mem
bers. As an orator either before Jury
or before promiscuous political audi
ence, he has had but few equals. In
the conducting of law suit either be-
fore criminal or civil court, he was
persistent to any degree that could in
sure success, and thinking that he was
in the right in the famous Electoral
Commission, he made a most powerful
and convincing argument in favor of the
claims of Mr.. Tilden Mr.. Merrick also
figured conspicuously in the Surratt
case in 1866, acting as his counsel and
securing his acquittal, and more recently
as prosecuting counsel in the celebrated
Star Route cases in which the Govern
ment beat itself. JUNIUs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
Madison. June 30, 1885.

The Dubuque Times makes great
ado because prominent and highly es-
teemed citizen of that place named VIM.
Meyer went into the saloon of Fred
Teugel for an innocent glass of beer,
and while quietly drinking his beer was
attacked and nearly killed, with beer
mallet, by Teugel, who had been drink
ing some of his own whisky If .'prem-
inent and highly esteemed citizens" do
not desire to be murdered with a beer
mallet or poisoned by whisky, the
prominent and highly esteemed citi-
zens" should stay out of such places
Not only should they stay out them
selves, but keep their children and their
neighbors' children from going in, by
lending their countenance and influence
not to the taking of an innocent glass
of beer-but to wiping from the face of
the earth the fiery and murderous poi
son, whisky, and the slushy hog-wash
called lager beer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
EsTATE-EDwARD WILLIAMS, Deceased.

1AIb-EDWARD WILLIAMS, Deceased.
State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the special term
81 the County Court. to be held in aud for said
County, at the Court House in the city OF Lam
caster, in said County, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF AUGUST, 4. d. 1885,
being the 4th day of August, 1885, at O'Clock p.
NJ the following matter will be heard and consd-
cred:
The application of Thomas Barnes, admins
TRAITOR OF the estate OF Edward Williams, late Of
the town of jamestown in said county, deceased
TO sell the real estate belonging to such estate,
described as follows: A part Of In-lot Number
Twenty-sx (26) in the village of Fairplay situate
on the west half OF the northwest quarter of Sec
ton Twenty-Five (25) Town One N North Of
Range Two 81 West, and small lot in the north
west corner OF Outlet Seven "a in the azores aid
village OF Fairplay. described in the deed to said
deceased to which reference is made, all in said
county and state.
By Order OF the Court
WIN. McGoNIGAL, Judge.
dated June q, 1885. lSw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Luther Bruce, a whisky seller at
Douglas, ILL.,. shot and killed j. G.
Leutz. prominent merchant and jus
tice of the peace, on the 26th nit. The
affair grew out of an attempt to sup
press the liquor traffic, Lcutz being a
strong temperance man and Bruce an
active supporter of the whisky cause.
The affair shows the style of argument
and logic that obtains with whisky-sel.
lers-it is idenlically the same as the
argument and logic of the mule. When
the mule desires to express his opposI-
ton to anything, he does it with bis
heels, and the whisky-seller with his fisi
or pistol. Neither of them use their
brains.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
VOLUME 4s.
New Advertisements.
The Mccormick New Steel Machine
The Latest Development In Binders Beauty,
Utility and Lightness Combined.

No other improvement ever made In harvesting
machines seems TO have met with such wide
spread and uDbounded enthusiasm as this new
Steel machine. In all its metallic parts il is al
most wholly constructed OF steel and malleabIe
iron. and tins while three hundred pounds Of
dead weight have been taken away, the machine
abounds in surplus strength II Is remarkable
coIsDination OF Beauty, Utility, Strength and
Llghtness, and as a model OF symmetry, com
pactness and neatness. it stands without rival
IL has passed through most exacting and ex
haustIve tests in the late harvest--beginning in
southern Texas, and ending in Manitoba--tests
mat were pnrposely made as severe possible
In grain OF every description aud over every I'M
aginable character OF land. The result has de-
monstrated the Steel machine TO be league in
advance OF any other before the public.
Farmers proposing to secure one OF these in
imtable machines should not delay their orders
for we are satisfied the rush for this new Steel
machine will be something phenomenal We in
yite examination OF, and criticism on, the Supe-
rlor Points in the New Steel Machine.
1Stf HANNUM a Mccoy. Agents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

A copy of the GAINESVILLE Weekly Ga
zette has been sent us by some person.
The Gazette is very large, well-printed
paper. and sound upon the questions of
the hour, we cannot exchange with
it. We early established a rule never
to exchange with paper tina. had more
than six articles upon the weather in
any single issue, and The Gazette has
seven. If The Gazette will take off the
head of one of its weather articles and
run it in with another. SO as to reduce
the number to six, we shall be proud to
place it upon our list, but otherwise we
feel that we can only be as dear sister
TO il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

work under his nose like a pair of sheep
shears. We don't what know there is
about those two fngers,but we know that
theta mer concluded and wanted the Is
terley binder.
School meeting will be held here next
Monday night and then will be decided
the matter of High School.
In your last issue you made what
should have been, porsjmoay is Lnoma
etc. read passions are kHotcn and did
NOT attend read did attend.
FEUILLEToN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Kentucky whisky men owe the gov
eminent So, 100000 back taxes which
will be due August 1. They are laboring
to get stay until congress meets,
and Secretary Manning will be called
upon to meet a democratic argument.
The law is peremptory, and the penalty
for non-payment is heavy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

English upper-tendom is agitated by
the fear that instead of enshrining the
heart of the poet Shelley in the silver
urn at Boscombe Hall, mistake has
been made and that it is Shelley's liver
that has been enshrined. We cannot
see. however, that it makes any parti-
cular difference at this late day, only
care should be exercised that some other
liver pill man doesn't get hold of it for
an advertisement to show how his stuff
fixes the liver so that it withstands the
ravages of fire, rats and the toeth of
time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Director of the Mint Burchard, being
requested to resign by Secretary Man
ming, replied declining to do so, and has
been removed and James b. Kendall, of
Pennsylvania, appointed in his place.
There is prospect that a contest viii
be made upon the confirmation of Ken
dali, by the senate, as the law creating
the office of Director of the Mint, says:
He shall be appointed by the president
by and with the consent of the senate,
and shall hold his office for the term OF
five years unless sooner removed by the
president for reasons to be communi-
Gated by him to the senate"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

A humiliating feature of the govern
ment jnst formed by Lord Salisbury, the
new English premier, must be ths fact
that his cabinet meets the warm APP
prevail of Russia. If Russia is the
enemy she is reported as being. her APP
proyal of the new order of things can
not be otherwise than embarrassing to
the Tories. 1t would seem to be the
same as though JEFF Davis were to APP
prove of the appointment Of some one
to an important position Of trust under
the United States goyernment-the APP
pointee could not but feel discredited to
greater or less extent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

We find as usual, the July number of
Dorcas excellent. 1t contains many
pretty designs for laces. both knitted
and crocheted, among which are the di-
rection with illustrations Of corners for
antique lace and the insertion, which
will prove serviceable for various arti-
Giles; pattern of shoulder cape, how to
make ball fringe, etc The suggestions
given on how to make money at Bazaars
is well worth the dollar, which Is the
price of subscription for the year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Walker Blame, son of Hon. James G..
Blaine, will be married this summer to
Miss Elite, daughter of Ex-Governor
Farnsworth, of Buckhannon, w. Va.
The acquaintance was formed while the
young lady was attending musical
school near Boston.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

The President has appointed Edward
l.. Hedden as collector of customs of
the port of New York, in place OF Judge
Robertson, whose term has expired.
Hedden is the particular friend of HUI
bert o. Thompson, leader of the County
Democracy, and Tammany is so mad it
fairly jumps up and down and bowls.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Ahsen r. Hayden, a well-known citi-
zen of Anoka, Mimi, died on the 25th
ult. from an ingrowing toe-nail He
was an old soldier, having been orderly
sergeant of company |, First Minnesota,
and escaped death on many battlefields
only TO fall before the invidious ingrow-
ing toe-nail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Says the Pioneer Press: 1.-The town
of Koto, Mcpherson county, Oak. needs
a doctor, wants n lawyer and must have
a newspaper and saloon before,it will
be happy All it will then lack will
be few population and, presto! you
have Dakota city with lots scheduled
at three million dollars per front foot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Dennis O'Connor and Albert Glynn.
two boys aged II and IS years respec-
lively. were picked up in Chicago the
other day dead drunk Justice Kers-
ten find each 800, and the man who
sold them the liquor is likely to be cleo
ted an alderman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Pension Examiner Geo. w. Richards
dropped dead in Chicago. on Thursday
evening last. He was appointed from
Cincinnati, on the recommendation of
John Sherman, and had been stationed
at Chicago for some time. His death
was caused by excessive drinking, he
having been on a long debauch until
the nervous system was completely
shattered
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
WANTED.

steady and reliable man aud his wife to live
with and work for me on my farm in Lancaster.
family with few or no children preferred
Apply to me in person or by letter addressed
to Lancaster, Wis. WIN WALKER
July / 1885. 1gw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

The Irish people are enthusiastic over
the appointment by DR.. Walsh by the
Pope as archbishop of Dublin. DIR.
Walsh is strong sympathlzer with the
Irish cause, and was bitterly opposed in
the vatican by Etherington, the English
cardinal, and others.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Thomas O'Shea. Brooklyn man,
awoke from drunken spree on Mon
day morning last and found he had
murdered his wife by beating out her
brains with a Ratchet. We cannot
see how O'Shea can be held in equity
for murder. He drank licensed whisky.
It was legal TO sell the whisky and legal
for O'Shea TO buy and drink it. The
woman's blood is on the hands of those
who licensed the crime, and all who
favor license.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

The Madison Democrat says that in
many cases Of oflice-seeking under the
present administration 1.-THE applicant
is as destitute Of character as the con-
gresham who recommended him. 1t
does not seem possible.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

At the national Grand Army encamp-
ment, last week at Portland, Me-, Hon.
Samuel S. Burdette, of Washing
ton, was elected chief
and Ex-Gov. Selden Conner, of Maine,
vice commander-in-chief. A resolution
adverse to the consolidation of the Sons
of Veterans with the q. A. r. was
adopted. The proposition to petition
congress for uniform pension of So
per month to all veterans of the war
was voted down. The national women $
relief corps elected Mrs. Sarah f. Full
Ter, of Massachusetts, president, and
Mrs Lizzie ID. A. Kinnie, of California,
senior vice president.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
Indian Grievances.

WASHINGTON, June 30.-The threat
ened outbreak of the Cheyenne Indians
has been brewing for a year or longer
Army officials here attribute it to dis
satisfaction on the part of the Indians
at the leasing of their reservation to
cattle men. The Cheyenne reservation
is one of the largest in the Indian ter
rltory. 1t comprises about 4,279, 600
acres. OF this amount more than s.
600, 900 acres are controlled by cattle
men, who are grazing vast herds. The
Indians are divided on the question of
leasing the land, the majority appar-
emily being opposed to it. 1t is said
here by officials that the cattle men
have resorted to questionable methods
in securing control of ranches Reports
on file at the office of the commissioner
OF Indian affairs indicate that the leas-
ing of land was the original cause of
the trouble among The Indians. These
reports are from Agent Dyer, on the
Cheyenne reservation, who ranks as
one OF the best agents in the Indian
service. He was appointed to his pres
ent position about one year ago. I'M
mediately after assuming his duties he
informed the Interior department that
trouble was threatened and that, unless
precautionary measures were taken, an
outbreak would be inevitable. He
asked that 1000 cavalrymen be sent to
the reservation. As reason for his
statement Agent Dyer said that his
predecessor had not exercised strict
control over the Indians; that they had
been allowed to do as they wished. Mr.
Dyer on assuming the duties Of the
agency, endeavored to control the In
dians. He reported to the commission
er OF Indian affairs that they laughed at
his attempts and boosted that the gov
crnment could do nothing with them.
Agent Dyer was in Washington some
weeks since. lie urged that 5000
cayalrymen be sent TO the reservation
as soon as possible to scare the In
diaus," and show them that the gov
eminent had sufficient force to punish
them if necessary. He thought if this
method II influencing them was adopt
ed they would be controlled without
bloodshed on either side. He said that
the Cheyennes were as warlIke as the
Apaches; that they were well armed
and could put from 1920 to LOO war
riors on the warpath at any time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

According to the annual report of the
commander-in-chief of the Grand Army
Of the Republic, that Organization now
has a membership of 2S7, 637, against
less than 10000 four Years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Samuel S. Bacon. a lawyer at Niles,
Mich, had only been married thirty-six
hours when he committed suicide, last
week. 1t seems TO US we would have
sweltered along Tor two days. il it had
Killed MS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Charles Francis Adams has complete
II lost control Of his mental faculties,
and is lying 50 critically i'll at his home
in Quincy, Mass. that death is expected
al any moment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

1t hardly seems credible. but is never
theless announced as fact that the IL
linois legislature adjourned on Friday
last.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

GRANT CHAPTER. Regular convocation second
1 +, fourth Tuesday Of each month at 8 D. m. in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Frank, the 14year-old son OF T. j.
Mcdonald, Of Dubuque. was drowned
on Friday afternoon last.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
CITY GUIDE.

q, LANcAsTEH LoDeE A. +. q A. NJ meets first and
teird Saturdayin eachmsnth at D. m. in Budd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
historical Rooms
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN
STATISTICS

Population ..,..................... So. $50
area IN square miles. .....,.,...... 1855
State valuation of property for 1882 s12 coo &c :
GRANT S9uNTX- one of the oldest and largest
counties IN the state, is situated in the extreme
southwest eorner-in size being about the same
area as the state Of Rhode Island lis first 80
toment dates back to 1897
The County now ranks sixth in manhattan
and twelfth in wealth. The principal products
are Corn. Oats, Cattle and Hogs. of the lstter
immense quantities are shipped every wear.
GRANT COUNTY, to settlers still offers advan-
tages equal if not superior to any County in the
State and is destined To grow in the future MS in
the past.
The County is traversed by four Railroads. one
hayingits terminus in the County at LANCASTER
the Comfy Seat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE ]. o. OF. Meets
avery eve, wednesday az 7:3op. m in Odd Fellows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Persons wishing to send The HERALD away
areinformed that the postage on a single copy Is
one cent any part ofthe United States Canada
or any OF the countries Of Europe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

A. X. Delaney, of Dodge county, Gen.
Bragg's most formidable rival for con-
gress IN the Second district, has been
appointed U. S. district attorney for the
Eastern district of Wisconsin, vice Haz-
elton suspended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
cents a year Tor Wrapping paper.

A Washington telegram says: The
stationery for the use of the Interior
department during next fiscal year will
cost SAT 1871, a reduction of over SO, 900
compared with this year. Supplying
gold pens is regarded by Secretary La
mar as extravaganza and will be dis
continued. !" Jeffersonian simplicity
and gold pens are trifle inconsistent,
that's fact. We look, also, for re-
duction in the expenses of all Demo-
cratic functionaries in the matter of toi-
let soap, cologne for baths, and even
for baths themselves The cleanliness
of Republican officials was grievous
burden to the taxpayers, and it may be
that enough will be saved in this one
matter alone to pay off the national
debt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02
VAT. DA.
lIF. HEOPg

Agent-R. BUGGINS, Mt. Ida, Grant Co.,
Wis. Notary Public and Conveyancer. Collec.
tions specially
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

el-BLOOMINGToN HOTEL, Simon
WOodhOuse, Proprietor. Bloomington, Wis. Hav-
ing rchtted and built ample room for the accom-
mediation of guests am now prepared to ac-
commodate them with well-furnished rooms
good beds and welsupped tables. Sample
rooms. Attentive hostlers. Good stahling.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Parties wishing their papers discontinued al
expiration OF year must notify this Office as all
pipers are sent until paid and ordered stopped
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-02

Agent-JESSE BROOKS, Conveyancer,
Collecting Agent and dealer in Real Estate. I'll
ties investigated. Loans negotiated. Blooming
ton. Wisconsin. 49tf