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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15


On either side of the long struggling
settlement spreads the uninhabited
Observation-Disclosures in fact, for it is
waterless, with sterile, gravelly soil
that only produces Il thorny vegetation
OF dwarf trees. 1t serves, however, as
breeding place for myriads of winged
creatures; and never a season passes
but it sends down its hungry legions of
one kind or another into the valley.
During my stay pigeons. ducks, and
geese were the greatest foes to the
farmer When the sowing season COM
menced the pigeons (Co.umba mdcu-
(oSd) came in myriads to devour the
grain. which is here sown broadcast.
Shooting and poisoning them was
practiced on some farms, while on
others dogs were trained to hunt the
birds from the ground; but notwith-
standing all these measures half the
seed committed 10 the earth was de-
voured. When the corn WAS fully ripe
and ready to d harvested then came
the brown duck Duf a SpiHaca,aia-
in millions to feast on grain. Early in
the Winter the arrival OF the migratory
upland geese Cieophaga mdgettaaica
was dreaded. II is scarcely possible
10 keep them from The fields when the
wheat is young or just beginning to
sprout; and l have frequently seen
flocks of these birds quietly feeding an
der the very shadow OF the ilutteriug
scarccrows set up TO brighten them.
They do even greater injury to the
pasture lands, where they are often so
numerous as In unni,Jp tho a1rth NJ iho
tender young clover, thus dcpriyug
the sheep of their only food. On some
estates mounted boys were kept scour-
ing the plains and driving up the Hooks
with loud shouts. but their labors were
quite proitess: fresh armies OF geese
on their way north We're continually
pouring III, making a vast camping
ground OF the valley, ill scarcely a
blade OF grass remained for the perish
ing cattle. Thc Gt ntientam'S Maqaziite.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15

Let US respect gray MARS; but, above
ali. our own. Love. wAcn it visits old
men. is like sunshine upon snow; it is
more 4 Zziiar an warming. We
forget the origin Of i parvenu If he re-
members il; we remember it ii he for
gets il. Inc first love that enters the
heart is the last to leave the memory.
The truth about ogr merit lies midway
between what peop.c say OF it 10 US
out OF podteness a,f what sc say oi u
ourselves out OF iuo testy. here tEc
intellectual !cyel is low, charlatans rise
10 distinctions. They are like those
rocks on the >casnore winch only look
high III low water. Those whom ex-
pcriencc does not render better are
Taught by it 10 seem Sc. 10 rn,trayor
10 move ~ the same discourse hearers
VINO differ III age, sex, position, and
educagiun, is 10 attempt TO open all
locks with the same Key. The flavor
of detached thought depends upon
the coaeiseness with winch it is ex-
pressed. Ii is grain of sugar that
must 0e melted in drop of water. -
elk e as feisSesS, tn the Genaemdn's
Rogs..sls.e.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS

THESE ARE SOLID FACTS
The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach Of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the Liver, Bill
iousncss, Jaundice, Constipation Weak
Kidneys, or any disease of the urinary
organs, or who ever requires an appeti-
ger, tonic or mild stimulant, will always
find Electric Bitters the best and only
certain cure known They act surely
and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction or money re-
funded, Sold at 90 cents a bottle by
STONE II HAssRLL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
Two Turtles Trade Shells.

II had a soft-shcll turtle once said
the major, ''that could beat any turtle
on trade ever saw. Where | lived
the pond on my place was very small
one. and in summer time got pretty
low. especially if the season was dry
one. The summer was very dry in
1871, and Judas, which was the name
OF my turtle, and he was a little fellow
-wouldn't weigh over eight pounds
had bad time of it. Tie fleas stung
him so badly that he was in Il fever
most of the time. One day was walk
ing down by the pond when | noticed
him and big turtle talking earnestly
together. | stepped behind a tree so
that they couldn't see me aud watched
the fun. Judas was trying to get the
land turtle 10 trade shells with him.
They argued II long time, and | was
afraid Judas wasn't going to make it.
Presently Il bright idea seemed to strike
him. lie whispered to old hard-shcll,
the latter nodded yes. and then Judas
went into the pond. When he came
out he had young gosling that had
got killed somehow, and he had stored
it away for his own eating. He laid it
down, and knew the trade was made.
1t was the funniest sight / ever saw
when they began to sclluck. 1t was Just
like two old fellows trying to swap
overcoats, only tighter fit. When
they changed suits and got on their
new clothes, i couldn't hold out any
longer. | burst out laughing and then
they saw me. 1t made Judas so mad
he put for the woods, and have never
seen him since.
the biggest turtle / ever sced,"
said the old cracker. '.was down at
Smyrny, in So. Me and my pardner
cotched hit. Hit weighed SO pounds
and ounces. We had to let hit 90,
though, kase thar want any house
within ten miles"
''How could you be so exact about
the weight thenP" inquired the pro-
fessor.
''Kase we he'd jist cotched one of
them big reddish, and we used hits
scales, was the sarcastic response.
Lire OAK (tIa.) Correspondence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
A REMARKABLE ESCAPE

u
Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth-
ma and Bronchitis, during which time
the best physicians could give no relief.
Her life was despaired of, until in last
October she procured bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery, when immediate
relief was felt, aud by continuing its use
for a short time she was completely
cured, gaining in flesh so lbs. in few
months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Stone
Il Hassell's drug store. Large Bottles
s100.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15

WHATIT DOES. Almost every lady
habitually uses some kind of hair dress
ing. 1t is a toilet necessity. Parker's
Hair Basam is the best, because: 1t
gives gloss and softness; arrests falling
out; does not soil the most delicate fab
rio; is deliciously perfumed; cools the
head; eradicates dandruff, and promotes
luxurient growth. Bowl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15

BUCKIEN'S ARNICA SALVE.-
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns,and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by
STONE & HAssELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
POSITIVE CURE FOR PILES.

To the people of this County we would
say we have been given the Agency of
Dr. Anarchists Italian Pile Ointment
emphatically guaranteed to Cure or
money refunded Internal, External,
Blind, Bleeding or Itching Piles.
Price soc box. No Cure, no pay.
For sale by Fred w. Bryan, Druggist.
Ievt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
DAUGHTERS. WIVES AND

DAUGHTERS, WIVES AND
MOTHERS.-We emphatically guaran-
tee DIR. MARCHIsI's CATHoLIcoN, A FE-
MALE REMEDY, to cure Female Diseases
such as Ovarian troubles, Inflammation
and liberation, Falling and Displace-
mcnt or bearing down feeling. Irregular
tiles, Barenness, Change of Life, Leu
corrhea, besides many weaknesses
springing from the above,ike Headache,
Bloating Spinal weakness, Sleeplessness
Nervous debility, Palpitation of the
heart, &c. For sale by Druggists.
Prices s100 and 81 80 per Bottle Send
to DIR. j. B. Marchisi, Utica, n Y, for
pamphlet. free. For sale by FRED W.
BRYAN, Druggist. 16y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15

The best on earth, can truly be said
of Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is a
sure, safe and speedy cure for cuts,
bruises, scalds, burns, wounds and all
other sores. Will positively cure piles,
letter and all skin eruptions. Try this
wonder healer. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Only % cents.
Sold by F. w Bryan. 38m12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15

Letter carriers here" says a Salt
Lake City dispatch 10 the 4,ta CGitor-
MIA. ''are having a unique experience.
On account of the late polygamy ar
rests here all the Mormons have been
severely warned against talking to
strangers. giving their names or resi-
dence. The carriers in their rounds
knock at doors. and scurrying ensues
inside. A child answers the DOOR 1t
is asked who lives there. and it often
refuses to tell. 1t does not know the
neighbors or where its father or mother
is to be found. The uniform is sign
of enemy, and no information is to be
had.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15

+. w. Bryan, Druggist, distinctly
states that Ackers English Remedy has
and does cure contracted consumption.
Ask for circular An entirely new
medicine, guaranteed 4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15

FW, Bryan, Druggist, states that indi-
gestion prepares every one for disease,
but guarantees Acker's Dyspepsia Tab
lets to cure all forms of indigestion. 6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
SPECIAL READING NOTICES.

THE FIRST KEEN TWINGE.-
the season advances, the pains and
aches by which rheumatism makes itself
known, are experienced after every ex-
posure Ii is not claimed that Hoods
Sarsaparila is a specific for rheumatism
we doubt If there is, or can be. such
remedy. But the thousands benefited
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, warrant us in
urging others who suffer from rheuma-
tism to take it before the first keen
twinge. 33wl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES rnng nm
UU " ND ADJUSTING lUIAII
(IMPRovED1

NL--VI--- w. Y -
IL the only perfect fitting, truly comfortable and
Section above and below a Corded Centerpiece
Entirely different from any other Every Corset
is stamped and absolutely guaranteed in every
particular. BE sure TO get the Downs Patent.
Manufactured only by the Gage-Downs Corset
Co. Chicago and for sale by frst-class dry goods
stores everywhere. Price $40.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15

F.W. Bryan, Druggist, will refund the
price paid if Acker's Blood Elixir does
not relieve any skin or blood disorder. A
new, but thoroughly tested discovery. ;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
Statesmen M2ltAl

Now, men of good character. to sell the choicest
Nursery Stock for delivery in the spring of 1883.
on salary with expenses paid. Situations
permanent. Business easily learned. Special
attention to beginners. Send for terms.
GLEN BROTHERS,, Nurserymen.
23wl3 Rochester, y Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-15
HUGH coNwAY's LAST LETTER

The letter is written in neat, COM
mcrcjal hand. and is dated Monte
Carlo, April. Ii proceeds: II am sure
the best way of answering Your kind
letter to my wife, and of thanking you
for the sympathy and anxiety You haze
shown during my illness, is to let YOU
see one of the first letters l write. |
do Halter myself that the sight OF my
well-knowu handwriting will be Il
pleasant one TO YOU. Although not
vet quite well, am getting on nicely.
OF course, | have 10 b. ieyii-
ish careful. as any indlscretion during
convalescence may bring about re-
lapse; but Ia two or three days | hope
to be quite ont OF the wool. lie tat
al relapse soon aftcrward occurred. ]
On my return your annual for 1881
will be my first work. / have u ttie
written with curious original plot,
which, with little extension. | think
might do. | Shan't he SO well TO the
fore rs was with Dark Days but
think you may depend on getting copy
in ample time. Speaking of Dark
Days, do you know that our pay is
accepted. and will come out at the
Haymarket in September? Everyone
thinks very higaly OF its c,iInce OF sue
cess. have not been wor-
ried much by work undanc during my
illness. Fortunately. Tine Family Al
fair is ali in Ms.
lin a previous letter" continued
Mr.. Arrowsmilh, 1.-THE following pas
sage occurred: i quite take your view
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-19
Gar Nicholas in Love.
[Chicago Tribune.I


How princes make love is told in the
"reminiscences of the Marquis Custine, :"
which have just appeared in Paris When
the Gar Nicholas was - years old he
spent two days in Berlin, where he saw
the Princess Charlotte, two years younger,
and of delicate beauty which at once at
tracted him. She, however. showed no
signs of reciprocating his affection.
The evening before his departure he sat
next to the princess at dinner. II shall
leave tomorrow, " he suddenly remarked
She did not show any surprise, but
quickly answered, I'VE shall all be sorry
that you leave so soon. Cannot your de-
parture be-delayed2" "That depends on
you "How 500" asked the princess.
The prince now declared his love- some.
what to her embarrassment, as she
thought they would be overheard. AS a
pledge of her love he asked for the ring
she wore. suggesting that no one would
notice it if she took it off. and pressing it
into piece of bread pushed it toward his
plate. The ring, however, was not hers
but belonged to her governess, who had
received it from the empress of Russia.
And in taking it off to give it to the prince
she read for the first time on the inside
the inscription, Empress of Russia
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-19
Improper Conduct.

For a long time past F. H. Oeding,
the expressman, has been employed by
the Postmaster General in carrying the
mails to and from the island and foreign
steamers. On Thursday evening last, it
appears that he took the mail down to
the Mail wharf for the Australia, accom-
panied by Messrs. D. Manaku and ..
Swain of the Post Office. Arriving
there, the former went on board the
steamer to prepare for this very large
mail being shipped. During his absence
Oeding got impatient, and told Swain he
would put the mail on. the wharf. The
latter told him that he must not do SO,
whereupon Oeding replied in very strong
language, and threw the mail out of his
express on to the wet wharf The con-
sequence was that the contents of several
bags containing Christmas packages
were pretty well saturated with muddy
water. On Friday morning the Post
master General notified Oeding that his
services would no longer be required.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-19
Persian Barber-ShOps.


In Persia the barber shops are entirely
open. One of the common sights in the
streets of Teheran is a man seated on the
pavement against wall, while a barber
shaves the crown of his head The bar
bers trade is among the most important
in Persia The customs en- Joined by the
Koran, or religious law. makes it indis-
the country. The Koran makes it honor
able for man to wear beard, but com
mands the shaving of the head
There are two great sects among those
who accept the Mohammedan faith-the
Sheas and the Sunnees. The latter are all
Turks and they shave the whole crown
exl epting a tuft in the center, by which
the archangel may draw them out of the
grave But the Persians are Sheas and
they shave the center of the head from
the forehead to the neck, leaving long
curl on each side. 1t is curious so see
even little boys with their heads thus
polished The Persians consider it a great
disgrace to lose their side curls. AS they
all wear turbans, or black conical caps of
AsGrakh8n lambskin, no one would sus
pect the head to be shaven until the cap is
taken of. Then, indeed, the appearance
of the head is exceedingly grOtesque.
1t is evident that the care of the hair is
a very important question in Persia. But
this is not all. One rarely sees a gray
beard or gray locks in Teheran- Even
the most venerable men have dark
or red hair The reason is because
all, from the highest to the lowest,
dye their hair. This is done first with
henna, which gives it a reddish
tint Many prefer to leave it thus. But
many add to the henna q second stain of
indigo, and the combination of the two
colors imparts to the hair dark brown
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-19
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Oceanic steamship st. Paul took a
small mail from the Post Office
a sensible present for a child is a pretty
bonnet, and can be procured at Sachs, 1O4
Fort street. X
The Mission Children's Society will meet
this evening at 6 80 at Mrs. Dickson's, Ber-
etania street.
All Government schools throughout the
Kingdom closed yesterday for the Christ
mas vacation.
Beach and Mathieson will row their
match race at Sydney to-day for the
aquatic championship of the world.
Despite the stormy weather, there was a
large attendance at Lyons & COhen's
auction sale last evening, of fancy goods.
At the Bethel Union Church, Sunday,
services will be held at II a. m. and 7 80 p.
M. Subject, morning, "He is Risen"
evening, "A Personal Question"
Remember that dolls and toys will be
given away to-day at the Popular Millin-
cry, 101 Fort street, to every customer pur-
chasing the amount of 81 and more.
The Supreme Cop~t did not grant a Ii
cense to Mr.. Anakalea Kauhi yesterday to
practice in the lower Courts. He was adj
vised to study the Civil Code more.
For clean and easy shave, neat hair
cut and other tonsOrial work go Gus a.
Meth at the Hawaiian Hotel Shaving Par
Tor, who viii give entire satisfaction to all.*
The Popular Millinery House has the
largest assortment of holiday goods in the
Kingdom, and at prices that please every
body. n. S. Sachs, proprietor, 1O4 Fort
street.
Investments will be Mr.. Cruzan's
theme Sunday morning. In the evening
the Sunday school will render Christmas
cantata, entitled Time Pictures" All are
invited.
This evening Mr.. Lewis J. Levey holds
special sale of G. w. Macfarlane q Co.'S
goods. An elegant assortment will be
offered, which are now on view. Theladies
will be made comfortable at the sale.
The steamship st. Paul left at noon yes
terday for San Francisco, with good
freight list, but not many passengers. The
Royal Hawaiian Band was stationed on
the wharf, and quite number of people
were present to witness her departure.
Purchasers of holiday goods should be
informed that the great sale of art goods
to take place at Messrs. G. w. Macfarlane
& Co.'S store on Monday, December 2lst,
will be held in the large room on the lower
floor of their building, and that it will COM
mence at 10 III the morning. This is not
an evening sale as some have supposed.
We must acknowledge that the finest dis
play of holiday goods are to be seen i'll the
show windows of NJ. McInerny. We would
advise general and early inspection by in
tending purchasers. \ fine line of ladies'
misses and children's Lilse and real gen
uine Balbriggan hosiery and underwear
can be seen at the same establishment.
Also, a full line of mems ware of same class
of goods.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-19
Supreme Court.
MR.. JUSTICE PRESTON PRESIDING.

3 H. } u.
THURSDAY, December 18th.
In the estate of Charles Larisch, late
of Kaneohe, deceased. The Court
granted permanent letters OF administra-
ton to Geo. d. Freeth under a bond OF
$500. F. NJ Hatch appeared for the
petitioner.
John Austin and others vs.. c.. Brewer
& Co. Bill in equity for an accounting
between the parties To-day had been
set for hearing the merits of the case,
but counsel for plaintiffs filed a motion
that commission issue for the taking of
the testimony OF Andrew WEIGH, a mate
rial witness, residing in San Francisco,
! California. The Court granted the mo-
ton, and ordered commission issue to
Messrs. w. o. Smith and Edward Gray
Stetson. Upon return OF said commits
sion with proceedings thereon, the day
for hearing on the merits Will be set.
Ashford & Ashford for plaintiffs, F. NJ.
Hatch for defendants.
FRIDAY, December 18th.
BEFORE CHIEF JUSTICE JUDD.
In the matter of the guardianship of
Mikahala Maau, minor s. B. Dole for
w NJ. Mulch and wife, petitioners. The
Court ordered Holau (w.) and Makanui
(k.), the guardians, tOpay into Court the
sum of $50 or thereabOut, as balance due
said minor, and that said guardians ac-
counts on file be approved.
BEFORE JUSTICE PRESTON.
The Onomea Sugar Company VS..
Herbert G.. and Franklin H. Austin.
Hearing on an order to show cause why
defendants are not in contempt, con-
tinued from the 18th instant. F. NJ.
Hatch for the order, Ashford q Ashford
and L. A. Thurston for defendants. The
Court rendered its decision, finding that
the defendants are guilty of a contempt
of this Court, and ordered that for
such contempt they severally stand COM
mitted to the custody of the Marshal,
and be imprisoned in the common jail in
Honolulu and there remain until they
pay into Court subject to its order the
several sums amounting to 81 300, which
were appropriated by them in disobedi-
ence of the injunction herein. Commit
ment not to issue before 10 o'clock ON
Monday morning next. The full text OF
the Courts decision will be found in
another column.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-19
SIIIPPING NOTES.

The steamers Kiauea Hou and James Max ct
will sail to-day.
The schooner LiholIho brought ,45g bags sugar
from WaImea, Kauai, December 18th. While
entering the harbor her foresa was split in two and
she anchored there till the arrival Of the tug Eleu
which towed her in. Her sugar will be put into
the barkentine Mary Winkelman.
The schooner Kuiamanu returned, empty, De-
cemher 18th, from Hamakua, Hawaii. She man
aged to land her freight, but could not get any
sugar. She laid off and on for seven days, and
finally returned, there being no signs of the
weather mOderating.
The Oceanic Company's brigantlne Consuelo.
Captain E. B. Cousins, sails at to-day for
san Francisco.
The Oceanic steamship st. Paul, Captain n c.
Erskine, sailed at noon December 18th for
San Francisco. with 1921 bags sugar, 1867
punches bananas, 500 bags rice, and ia bundles
sugar cane, valued at SCI $50 e..
The schooner waiehu brought 76O bags paddy
from Hanapepe, Kauai, December 18th. She left
Hanapepe December 14th, but put back the fol-
lowing day, Oh account OF the weather and left
again for this port December 18th.
The Pacific Mail steamship Australia, Captain
Charles c. Brough, took to San Francisco Decem-
Der Ioth '5Ozo bags sugar, I bags aWa-roOt. l,47V
bags rice, O75 lunches bananas and 1O5 bundles
sugar cane, valued at $is, $50.
The following vessels arrived at Honolulu
from foreign ports during the week ending
to-day: The barkentine Knkitat from Port
Townsend; brigantine john D. Spreclcels bark
Caibarien, steamship st. Paul and whaling bark
Fleetwing from San Francisco, and the steamship
Australia from the Colonies. The departures
were The steamships Australia and st. Paul for
San Francisco. the bark Southern Chief for Hong
kong, and the whaling bark F1eetwing for San
Francisco