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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
Too Bashful t. CIT the Dog.

Talking about Milne" continued
my old friend, 'Ihat reminds me Of
something that happened down our
way when lived ihere-when ! was q
boy. 1t was in country town. A
young fellow (vcry bashtuD was out
riding with his girl one afternoon,
when he saw an old farmer coming
down the road in his hay-rigging. On
the seat beside him was little girl
:. Pm going TO have some fun with
him, Sal said the young swain, haul-
ing up side of the old farmer. The
farmer drew up aud the young fellow
bawled out. nudging Sally: Say,
stranger, I'm powerfully struck with
that there dog OF yours, and I'd like to
buy him.
Well, responded the farmer. Il
think an all-iired heap of that dorg
myself, and guess l amt particular
abaout a scllin' OF him.
.'Ihc farmer SAW he was being
'guyed, 50 he said: You pear to be
a likely young cuss. and you've got a
COL darned an some girl there with
you. | tell you what I'll do; you
throw your arm around that ere gal
and give her good smack and don't
mind givin' yer the dorg
That was enough for the bashful
young man; he whipped up his horse
and went on. They rode along in sill
ence for an hour or more. Sal in her
corner aud Bill in his. Then Sal sort
OF edged up 10 Bills side. turned scar
let. and, looking coyly mp into his
eyes. said: Say, Bill. 1t pears to me
that You didn't want that dog power
fui bad, did you?' That settled it; it
broke the ice, and one of their grand
children Is going to school down here
now
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
How the Lawmakers Choose Their
Seats.

The House having notified the Sem
ste OF its organization, there remained
but one other interesting feature of the
proceedings. Every member naturally
wishes the best seat in the hall that he
could obtain; and as all of them could
not be satisfied, the question was de-
termined by game of chance. The
clerk placed in box as many slips of
paper as there were representatives,
each bearing the name of a representa-
tive. and he then drew these slips from
the box one at time. (The member
Oldest in continuous service, and also
MIR. Alexander III. Stephens. who, on
account of his age and intirmity, was
entitled to consideration on the part
of the House." were permitted to
choose seats before the drawing COM
menced.) Then all the other members
retired beyond the outer row. and each
representative. as the slip bearing his
name was drawn and called, came for
ward and selected seat. 1t was quite
an amusing performance; the law
makers enjoyed the fun fully as much
as did the spectators in the gallery;
and the countenances of the fortunate
members beamed with the smiles of
childish joy.
In the Senate, this matter of seats is
settled in different way. At the be-
ginning of every Congress, the newly
elected senators choose from among
the vacant seats in the order in which
each senator notifies Captain Bassett.
on the principle of ''first come, first
served" and if they do not get salts
factory seats, they speak for other
seats. in the event of such seats be-
coming vacant during their term of
office. Captain Bassett keeps record
OF all these requests in a book, and
often the same seat will be spoken for
by three or four senator's | remember
one senator, who had seat very desir-
able on account of its location, who be-
came suddenly ill--so i'll that he was
not expected to live. Several of the
other senators applied for his seat; and,
when the senator heard of it. he de-
clared he would not die. And he did
not; he even lived to see the seats of
these senators who had spoken for his
become vacant. Edmund Atton, in
So. Nicholas for Nay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
The yedic Peeplc.


The glimpses which, through these
thousands of years, we obtain of the
Vedic people are most interesting We
see them in their homes and villages.
rudely protected against the inroads of
wild beasts or the attacks of foes
Their chief means of support are herds
and tlocks, and, next to this, aericut-
ure, which yields its harvest twice
yeap They are also hunters with bow
and arrow. as well as by snares and
gins. Their food is chiefly farinaceous
or of milk, and. although the use of
water is so extolled, their fayorite
drink is kind of spirit made of corn
or barley. but especially soma, the
drink of man and of gods, so insnirit-
ing and gladdeniug as to have itself
been raised to the rank Of god.
Among the various kinds OF handi-
craft we mark specially that in wood.
while the women are busy weaving aud
sewing or making adornments. Trade
is still more primitive, chiefly that Of
barber, the COW forming the unit or
standard by which the relative value of
things is estimated. The introduction
of money, specially of the Babalonian
manu-, points to intercourse with the
Semitic races of the West. The forma-
ton of the marriage bond and its char
acter are in strict accordance with
what we know of the primitive East.
Youths and maidens meet on festive or
similar occasions. The intending sui
tor seeks the consent of the father or
eldest brother of the maiden through
1.-THE friend of the bridegroom" who
must be the eldest unmarried son Of
family, since marriage must proceed
in the regular succession of age. He
has to purchase his bride by rich gifts
to her father, when the marriage is
celebrated in the home Of the bride, in
the presence of the two families and Of
friends
Probably the maiden had dowery,
and such prospects or that of an in
heritance seem to have been as helpful
to matrimony as in our days The wife
was subject TO her husband, but ruled
not only over her household, but also
over her brothers and sisters, and even
her parents-in-law. The relation be-
tween man and wife seems to have
been the most close aud tender, and
monogamy was the rule, polygamy
the exception. The great desire and
prayer was for the birth of son; the
advent of a daughter was certainly not
hailed The exposure of infants aud
of the aged seems quite exceptional.
and the burning Of widows is nowhere
indicated in the Rig-Veda, although
the practice must be traced up to very
ancient times. The same simple. prin-
alive character appears in public life.
The rule is vested in King, hereditary
or elective; it is not absolute, but con
trolled by the popular will, expressed
in the great assemblies of the tribe or
clan. The Edtnburgh Rcctcw,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
Governmental Irjusticc to Authors.

At the outset admit that on the
question of international copyright, or
the claims of foreign authors to prop
criy in their books, the English are
right and the Americans wrong, so
flagrantly wrong as to justify much of
the denunciation we receive The po-
sition of our Government upon the sub
ject | regard rs wholly indefensible.
It's policy is an outrage upon a class of
men who are public bcnefactors. dis
grace to the country. and scandal to
civilization. Grover Cleyeland's re-
public does not recogn &c that Frederic
Harrison and Herbert Spencer have
any right of property in the products
of their brain-work. Their productions
when brought to the United States be-
long neither to them nor TO anybody
else. They are not protected by law,
and may be appropriated by anybody
without violation of law. There are
many in this country who realize the
vice OF this policy quite as wildly as
the foreign victims of it. and who are
laboring hard to put an end to it. But,
without offering Il word OF apology for
1t, there is still something to be said in
behalf OF those who are Compelled to
act under bad state of things which
they reprobate, but are for the time
powerless to remedy. 1t is certainly
unjust to involve these in the indis-
criminate condemnation of the vicious
system. 1t is good deal easier to de-
nouncc it ut distance than to fight it
on the spot. Nor is it possible for
authors, living under government
which SO stringcntIy protects them that
they acquire the habit of regarding lit
erary property rs something peculiarly
sacred, to fully appreciate the difficult
ties of publication and the course which
business must take under entirely OPP
poSitc circumstances. where literary
property is without any legal protec-
ton. With no international copyright
it is certainly impossible TO act rs if we
had one.-iT0 eSsoT b. l.. IoumaaS, in
Fofu ar scteRce Monthly for August.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
c. H. BAXTER & CO.,
Lancaster, Wis.
E,sTATE-AxDREw McKNreHr.

In Protate-Grant County Court,
n the matter Of the estate of Andrew Nc
Knight, deceased.
On reading and fling the petition of John B.
Claugh administrator of said estate setting
forth the amount Of personal estate that has
come 70 his hands. and the disposition thereof,
the amount of debts outstanding against said
deceased. and description of all the real estate
OF which said deceased died seized and the con-
dition and value of the respective portions there
Of; and praying that license be to him grant ed
to sell all of the real estate OF said deceased to-
wit The SEX of nwA and nel4 OF nwA and nj,
Of swl4 all in section IL. town 4 north range =
west in Grant county, Wisconsin, and it appear
ing by said petition that there is not sufficient
personal estate in the hands OF said iminis-
traitor TO pay said debts and that 1t is necessary.
in order to pay the same to sell all of said real
estate: 1t is therefor ordered, that all persons
interested in said estate appear before the judge
Of this court
TUESDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
A. d. 1885 at one o'clock p NJ, at the court
house in Lancaster, in said county then and
there TO show cause Cf any there be- why license
should not be granted to said administrator to
sell said real estate according to the prayer Of
said petition.
| And it is further ordered, that a copy of this
weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Grant
| County Herald. weekly newspaper printed and
published at Lancaster, in SAID county, and per
| sonally served on all persons in said estate
residing in said County, at least fourteen days
! before said day Of hearing
By the Court.
WIN MsGONIGAL, County J Judge.
| Dated at Lancaster, Wis, the 9th day of Octo
Der, A. d. 1885. 3sw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
Ground-Hog Catching.

John Mackerly, of Pcllettown, Sus-
sex county, n. j.. has adopted a meth
cd of catching ground-hogs which will
probably draw the attention of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals 10 his case. He catches a
land-turtle, which are numerous in
that locality. Through its shell at the
tail end be bores a small hole Taking
bail of candlewick, he unwinds a
foot or SO Of the wick and then fastens
il so no more will unwind. Tying the
end through the hole in the turtle S
she'll. he saturatcs the ball with kero-
sene. Taking the turtle to the mouth
of the ground-hog's hole, he puts it in
and touches match to the saturated
candlewick. The heat from the burn
ing ball starts the turtle into the hole
in hurry, and keeps it going. The
fiery procession alarms the ground
hog. aud in Il very few seconds he
comes tearing from the hole. and falls
an easy victim to the hunter. When
the turtle reaches the limit of the hole,
being still prompted onward by the
fire in his rear, he turns and marches
back again; and when he emerges
from the hole the burning ball is re-
moved, and he is given rest until
wanted for the chase another day.
The Mackerly system of hunting
ground-hogs is said to have revolution.
lied the sport in that part of Jersey,
all the famous grounding slayers hav'
ing adopted it, ". u Sun
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
Perfunctory poIiteness.


In Costa Riea no laborer ever passes
lady in the street without lifting his
hat, and he always touches that
dirty and generally dilapidatcd portion
OF his apparel when gentleman passes
him. If u lady approaches q group Of
men digging a cellar or repairing the
street, or what not. even though some
of them may be half naked, they al
ways salute her respectfully, and in
the rural districts no one ever meets
you without saying, May God prosper
the object of your journey or MAY
Heaven smile upon your Grand" or
something in Spanish like that The
same man will swindlc you out Of your
eye teeth if he gets chance, and if you
ask him how far it is 10 the next place
he will undoubtedly tell you a false
hood. He does not care copper
whether you ever reach the end of your
journey, and has no more regard for
your welfare than the flea in the grass,
but he recognizes beautiful custom
and says ''God be good to you," as if
he meant it for blessing. San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
Cardinal McCloskey is dying.
Striking Adaptation in tho Leaves
of Platfa


Striking Adaptation in the Leaves
of Pianfs.
We have hitherto been considering.
for the most part. deciduouS trees. 1t
Is generally supposed that in autumn
the leaves drop oil because they die.
My impression is that most persons
would be very much SURPRISED To hear
thai this is uot ..ltogcther the case. In
fact, however. the separation is vital
process, aud if 4 boagh is killed, the
tile leaves are not thrown oil, but re-
main attached to 1T. Indeed the dead
leaves not only remain in s III. but they
are still firm Y attached. Being dead
an withered, they give the impress
sion that the least shock would deiach
them; on the contrary, however. ihey
wli often bear u wcigat Of rs much is
I'VE pounds witnodt &, ming off.
In evergrccn species the conditions
ere IN uany respects 4 ifcrcni. When
we have an early tall OF snow in
autumn, the trees which still retain
Their leaves are often very much bro
ken down. Hence, perhaps, the COM
paralivc pauclty Of c, crgrcens in tenn
porate regions, and the tendency of
cvergrccns 10 have smooth and glossy
leaves, such rs those OF the holly, box,
and evcrgrecn-oak. Hairy leaves
especially retain the snow on which
more and more Sccumu;ates.
Again, evergreen leaves sometimes
remain on the tree for several years;
for instance, IN the Scotch pine three
or four years, the spruce or silyer-fir
SIX or seven, the ycw eight, A. ptllSapo
sixteen or seventeen, araucaria and
others even longer. 1t is true that dur
ing the later years they gradually dry
and wither; still, under these circum-
stances they naturally require special
protection. They are, as general
rule, tough, and even leathery In
mary species, again, as is the case
with our holly. they arc spinose. This
serves as a protection from browsing
animals; and in this way we can,
think, explain the curious fact that,
while young hollies have spiny leaves,
those of older trees, which are out of
the reach of browsing animals, tend to
become quite unarmed.
In confirmation of this | may also
adduce the fact that while in the ever
grcen-oak the leaves on well-grown
trees are entire and smooth-edged like
like those of the laurel, specimens
which are cropped and kept low form
scIubby brushes with hard prickly
leaves. Sir John Lu662ck. in Popular
Science M0nthlQ for .4uguSt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
showed How HIS Field. Were Won.

The grand annual shonldering Of
crutches and showing of how fields
were won at Portland reminds the his
torian Of an occurrence at a similar re-
union at Chicago a few years ago.
There was a sort Of competition
among the veterans that year in the
matter OF wounds. and Col. Rickaby, Il
welI-known Chicago lawyer and semi
politician, who had really been brave
soldier. though he lacked the soldierly
quality OF modcsty. distaneed all com
pelitors by appearing at the banquet IA
a suit OF clothes with apertures cut
through them exactly corresponding
with all the wounds hc had received in
the service. As he had the good
fortune. for public man, to be shot
full OF holes aud recover, he presented
an exceedingly perforated appear ace
at the banqncling board, Here. be
remarked IL lis volubie way, pointing
to one of his grievous rents, Il was
wounded at Piitsburg Landing; this
cut represents a bayonet thrust at
Vicksburg; Il piece OF she'll, exploded
at Port Hudson, cnt through here,
etc, etc.
A veteran from the country yentured
to ask the colonel whether shot had
ever struck him in the jaw. and the
rebel ire at Fort Wagner wasn't any
more whitening than the look that
Rickaby gave hlm -bo9foa Record,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
Dogs Pilot, graphs.

A popular photographer was inter-
viewed the other day on the subject of
taking dogs pictures. Sometimes
he said, 1--WE have a good deaf of troub-
lie with the pets. Ladies usually pre-
Ter to have them taken in the attitude
of begging. and they won't always beg.
A dog. just like great many people,
gets nervous in a photograph gallery
and it requires good deal of persua-
sion sometimes to get them treasured
so they will behave. The best subject
| ever had was Col. Gibson's dog. He
is I collie, and most Sagacious animal.
He can be taken in almost any posture.
standing. pointing. sitting. barking. or
closing the door. One dog took three
sitlings before | could satisfy his mis-
tr'.sS. In the first no tail appeared,
and, As she did not tell me what was
the matter, except that the picture was
unsatisfactory, | tried it again. She
again said that the counterfeit had no
resemblance TO the original. and when
her dog without tail. She abhorred
bobtaled dogs, she said, so had to
take him for the third time and bring
in the tail. The little fellow was very
nervous and as often a ! would ar
range his tail he would tuck it under
his legs. finally accomplished the
feat by tying the incorrigiDle wager
TO the chair.
''0ne young woman came here with
dyspeptic pug. ! suppose he had
dyspepsia, he looked SO blue and cross.
even for a pug. / don't believe any
painter on earth could have brought a
pleased expression to the countenance
of that pug. He was the most dscon-
solate-looking specimen of the pug |
ever saw, and because he always came
out with woc-begone wish-he- was-dead
expression, she would not be contented
with the pictures. Il want him 10 look.
She said. AS if he was pleased with my
society. What would my friends say
ii they saw such look of cnuui on his
face when he was in my company.
Why, it would be simply awful. He
loves me. | know he d pcs. % loves
o mamma, don't 90, seeiie?' She would
say, rs she kissed him; but the pug
failed to reciprocate the caress. He
was tired and SO was |. didn't blame
him, either, if he had to submit to that
sort of thing very often. That dog.
honestly believe. was kissed into melan-
eholia and | guess he's dead BY this
time. Did she pay for all my trouble?
Certainly. She knew the dog was in
the dumps, but would not acknowledge
it, saying he was simply fatigued. ("
''Nh are the charges for photo
graphing dogsP'
Five dollars dozen, the same as
for people, and it's worth it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

The New York Tribune. with more
sand than sense, tells the mugwumps TO
stay where they are and not venture
back into the Republican ranks during
the coming state election in New York
The Tribune should remember that we
are enjoined to forgive our erring broth
er though he offend us seventy and
seven times. While the lamp holds out
to burn, the vilest mugwump may re-
turn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
The Wilmot Proyiso.

The Wilmot proviso. which was des-
tined to play an imporsant part in
politics, originated at the dinner-table
of political club in New York which
met weekly. 1t was composed of
democrats opposed to the extension of
slavery. and among those present on
the day in question were John Van
Buren,, Samuel J. Tilden. John A.
Kennedy. Isaac Fowler Andrew H.
Greene. and other frecsoil democrats.
Mr.. Howe, western member of con-
gress. was guest. he having visited
New York TO confer with the demo-
cratic opponents OF slavery. During
the consultation John Van Buren, said
that the protest against the extension
of slavery introduced into congress
was not worded right. He suggested
that the exact words of Jefferson in the
famous ordinance of 'S3 and 'S7 should
be used. This was agreed to. Mr..
Howe stated that it would be difficult
to introduce the proviso, as the speak
e. would not give the floor to anyone
fg.endly to freedom. Mr.. Tilden, as
the chief organizer of the movement
TO be made, proposed that ruse
should be played. 1t was agreed that
each man composing the little body of
sixteen or eighteen freesoicrs in con-
gress should have copy of the proviso
in his pocket. Each should spring to
the floor at the first chance and shout.
mir. Speaker!' 1t was thought that
one OF them would be recognized. Mr..
Tildcn, with other members of the
club, went to Washington to aid in
carrying out the plan.
AT a time agreed upon the Spartan
band, each with the proviso in his
hand. sprang to the floor, and in con-
cert shouted. MIR Spcakor!" The
speaker was bewildered. He could not
ignore the whole crowd. lie selected
Judge Wilmot as the most moderate
of the party, and SO the Wiimot proyiso
passed into history. - Be1.: ferteg Poore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
I5,srArE-MAne.nEr srrwAnr. Deceased.

ESTATE-MAHGARET STEWART, Deceased.
State Of Wisconsin. County Court of Grant
County-in Probate
Notice il hereby given that at the regular term
County. at the Court House in the City OF Lam
caster, in said County, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF NOVEMBER. a D. 1855,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. the following matter viii be
heard aud considered:
The application Of Mary Proudfooi for the APP
pointment OF an administrator Of the estate u
Margaret Stewart. late of Bloomn stoi in said
county. deceased.
By order OF the Court
WIN McGONIG ". ia g''
Dated October I. 1885. 3.'SS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

In 1881 Paul Broder, wealthy col
lege professor of Beloit, Wis, died from
what was supposed to be the effects of
falling down stairs. Recently friends
took the matter up, and coroner's in
quest was held at GAINESVILLE, the jury
returning verdict last Thursday that
Professor Broder had been murdered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

Turkey and Roumelia are still form
ing on for quadrille, while Russia is
forwarding men and munitions to the
aid of the latter. 1t is stated that the
sultan of Turkey has become insane.
Irving to maslicate one of Sunset Cox's
Jokes. probably.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

r. G. Bloomfield, wealthy English
man, president of the Arkansas Land
and Cattle company, has been convicted
of making false entries of land. He
compelled each of his employees TO make
numerous entries under the homestead
act. each employe adopting a dozen
different aliases and entering as many
quarter sections.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

Reports from business centers show
that the boom of prosperity, which set
in so auspiciously a short time ago, has
let 20 to spit on its hands and get bet
ter hold. Hope springs eternal in the
human breast. and there is always some
mercurial genius really TO proclaim a
business boom whenever a grocer cuts
q cheese
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

Henry n. Smith, noted Wall street
Spectator, operating on the bear side
of stocks, was caught by Gould and
Cammack on Thursday last and forced
into bankruptcy. He owes about 3d.,
100000. The big fish, for lack of little
ones, are lunching off each other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

The Chicago baseball club Of the
National league has won the pennant
this season, with New York close
second. Chicago, in attempting to ex-
press herself, feels bitterly the poverty
Of The English, Latin and profane Ian
guages
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

An investigation of the affairs of the
birmingham, Mass, savings bank dis
closes the fact that Cashier Adams is
defaulter 10 the amount of 1928, 900 and
the examiner has eajoined tie bank
from doing further business.