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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

cussing their late discovery But they
were in no better mood than their late
companions, and it appeared from their con-
versation that in an evil moment they had
sold out their interest in the alleged silver
mine to Wiles and Pedro for q few hundred
to what they were as
sured would be an active opposition on the
part of the Americanos The astute reader
viii easily understand that the accomplished
Mr. Wiles did not inform them of its value
as quicksilver mine, although he was OBJ
hged to impart his secret to Pedro as a
necessary accomplice and reckless coadjutor.
That Pedro felt no qualms of conscience in
thus betraying his two comrades may be in
ferred from his recent direct and sincere
treatment of Concho, and that he would, if
occasion offered or policy made it expedient,
as calmly obliterate Mr.. Wiles-that gentle
man himself never for n moment doubted
@If we had waited but little ne would
have given more-this cockeyel" regretted
Manuel ENORMOUSLY.
Not a peso said Miguel, firmly.
eAnd why, my Miguel' Thou knowest we
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
THE STORY OF A mime.
By BRET HARTE.
copyrighted, 1880, by Houghton, Mfln Co, and
published by arrangement with theml

"All is ready" said Wiles; ayou are wit
MISS of my placing the notificationsp
II am Witness
"But Of this ones" pointing to Concho.
"Shall we leave him heres"
"A drunken imbecile-why notl'
Wiles turned his left eye on the speaker.
same attitude they had stood the preceding
night. Pedro uttered cry and an impreca-
ton, "Carrambal Take your devils eye from
me! What see you? Eh-what7"
"Nothing, good Pedro" said WiIes, turning
his blank right cheek to Pedro. The in
flriated and half frightened ex-vaquero re-
turned the long knife he had half drawn from
its sheath, and growled surlily:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30


Victor's role was more serious He affected
to be deeply touched, took the paper, folded
it and placed it in his breast. II shall make
good fool of Don Jose Castro" he said; che
viii declare it is the governors own sigma
ture, for he was his friend; but have a care
Carmen! that you spoil it not by the opening
of your red lips. When he is fooled | will
tell him of this marvel-this niece of mine.
and he shall buy her pictures Eth, little
onel" and he gave her the avuncular caress
]. e., pat of the hand on either cheek and
kiss. Miguel envied him, but cupidity out
generated Cupid, and presently the converse
ton tagged, until a convenient recollection
of Victor's-that himself and comrade were
due at the Posada del Toros at 10 o'clock
gave them the opportunity to retire
But not without a chance shot from Car
men. "Tell to me-" she said, half to Victor
and half to Miguel, what has CHANGED with
Concho! He was ever ready to bring to me
flowers from the mountain and insects and
birds. Thou knowest how he would sit, oh
my uncle, and talk to me of the rare rocks he
had seen, and the bears and the evil spirits.
and now he comes no longer, my Concho!
How is this. Nothing evil has befallen him,
surely!" and her dropping lids closed half pa
thetically.
Miguels jealousy took fire. aHe is drunk.
senorita, doubtless, and has forgotten not
only thee but, mayhap, his mule and paclzl II
is his custom. hal hap
The red died out of Garments ripe lips, and
she shut them together with snap like a
steel purse. The dove had suddenly changed
to a hawk; the child-girl into an antique
virago; the spirit hitherto dimly outlined in
her face, of some shrewish Garcia ancestress,
came to the fore. She darted quick look at
her uncle, and then, with her little hands on
her rigid lips, strobe with two steps up to
Miguel
POSSIBLY, Senior Miguel Dominguez
Perez "a profound courtesy here) it is as thou
sayest Drunkard Concho may be; but
drunk or sober he never turned his back on
his friend-or-Ghe words grated little
here1-his enemy
Miguel would have replied, but Vic
tor was ready. "Fool,n he said pinch
ing his arm, ''ts an old friend
And-and-the application is stil to be filed
up. Are you crazy?"
But on this point Miguel was not, and with
the revenge of a rival added to his other in
stincts, he permitted Victor to lead him away.
On their return to the fonda, they found
Master Manuel too far gone with aguardiente
and general anirnosity to the average
Americana to be of any service. SO thew
worked alone, with pen, ink and paper, in the
stuffy, cigarrito-clouded back room of the
fonda. TWAS midnight twoh hours after Con-
cho had started, that Miguel clapped spurs to
his horse for the village of Tres Pinos, with an
application to Governor Mieheltorena for a
grant to the Rancho of the Red Rocks COM
fortably bestowed i'll his pocket.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

! mind both as to the character of the Young
lady and the competency of the critic. onlv
know that Irather liked her And her fun
lions are somewhat important In this va
/ racious history.
She looked up, started TO her feet Ieyeled
her black brows at the intruder, but. at n
sign from her uncle, showed her white teeth
and spake
1 IL was only sentence, and rather n COM
monplace one at that; but If she could have
put her voice upon her canvas, she might
have retrieved the Gar cia fortunes. For il
was SO musical, SO tender, SO sympathizinp
SO melodious, SO rerlets with the graciousneSs
OF womanhood, that she seemed to have in
vented the lang lage And yet that sentence
was only an exaggerated form of How dive
do whined out, doled out, lisped out. or shot
out from tle pretty mouths of my fair conn
| trywomen
Miguel admired the paintings. He was
struck particularly with crayon drawing of
mule. "Mother of God, it is the mule itself
observe how it will not 90" Then the crafty
.*The Spanish 'rubric" is the complicated t,our
sh attached to signature, and is as Individual
Victor broke in with, "But 1t is nothing to
her writing; look, you shall tell to me which
is the handwriting of Pho Pico;" and, from a
drawer in the secretary, he drew forth two
signatures. One was affixed to yellowish
paper, the other drawn on plain white fools
cap. OF course Miguel took the more mod
ern one with lover-like gallantry ut is this
Is genuine!" Victor laughed triumphantly:
Carmen echoed the laugh melodiously in
ehildlike glee, and added, with a slight toss
of her piquant head, at is miner The best
OF the sex will not refuse a just and overdue
compliment from even the man they dislike
It's the principle they're after, not the senti-
ment.
But Victor was not satisfied with this proof
of his niece's skill. "Say to her, he demand
ed of Miguel, "what name thou likest, and it
shall be done before thee here.n Miguel was
not SO much in love but he perceived the drift
OF Victors suggestion, and remarked that
the rubric of Governor Micheltorena was ex-
ceedingly complicated and difficult. "She
shall do It'll" responded Victor, with decision.
From a file of old departmental papers the
which must have cost his late excellency
many youthful days of anxiety, was produced
and laid before Carmen
Carmen took her pen in her hand, looked
at the brownish-looking document, and then
at the virgin whiteness of the foolscap before
her. But" she said, pouting prettily, II
should have to first paint this white paper
brown. And it will absorb the ink more
quickly than that. When painted the San
Antonio of the Mission San Gabriel for
Father Acolti, / had TO put the decay in with
my oils and brushes before the good padre
would accept it,"
The two scamps looked at each other. 1t
was their supreme moment. II think have,n
said Victor, with assumed carelessness, II
think have some of the old custom house
paper" He produced from the secretary a
sheet of brown paper with stamp. "Try it
on that
Carmen smiled with childish delight tried
it, and produced MARVEL at is as magic,n
said Miguel, feigning to cross himself
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice. having
had placed IN his hands by an East India mission
AIRY the formula Of simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure 81 Consumption.
Bronchitis, Catarrh Asthma and all throat and
Lung Affections, also a positive and RADICAL cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested It's wonderful curative powers
inthouSauds Of cases has felt il his duty 10 make
IL known To his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive and desire to relieve human suffer
ing will send free of charge. TO all who desire
10. this recipe. u German. French or English,
with full directions for preparing and using.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp. naming
this paper.W r. NoYEs, I49 PorsFs Block. Rock-
tSter. n T. 3Iyl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

We should economic at all times, but
more especially when times are close.
Observe the purchases of your thrifty
neighbors More substantial benefits
can be obtained from 50-cent bottle of
DR.. Bigeow's Positive Cure than a 81
bottle Of any other cough remedy. 1t
is prompt, safe and pleasant cure for
AL throat and lung troubles. Sold and
endorsed by Barber, McNair & Co., sue
cessors of +. w Bryan, Lancaster. l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

in many localities Hoods Sarsapar-
lila is in such general demand that it is
the recognized family medicine. People
write that "the whole neighborhood is
taking it," etc. Particularly is this
true of Lowell, Mass, where it is made,
and where more of Hoods Sarsaparilla
is sold than of any other sarsaparilla or
blood purifier. 1t is the great remedy
for debility, scrofula, dyspepsia, bilious
ness, or any disease caused by impure
state or low condition of the blood.
Give it trial. 28w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

Far better than the harsh treatment
of medicines which horribly grippe the
patient and destroy the coating of the
stomach. DR.. j. II. McLean's Chills
and Fever Cure, by mild yet effective
action will cure. Sold at 30 cents
bottle. For sale by Stone & Hassell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

Can any one bring us case of Kidney
or Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say they
can not. as thousands Of cases already
permanently cured and who are daily
recommending Electric Bitters, will
prove. Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Weak
Back, or any urinary complaint quickly
cured. They purify the blood, regulate
the bowels, and act directly on the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed.
For sale at 80 cents bottle by
STONE a. HAssELI..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
NO LONG WORDS.-There is no ca

NO LONG WORDS. There is no call
TO use long words in speaking of
Parker's Tonic. 1t sells on its merits
and cures by its virtues. No family
can make mistake by keeping bottle
IN the house. For coughs, colds and all
troubles of the bowels, stomach, liver
and kidneys, it is exactly what you
want. For yourself, your wife and
children. 30w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

"a 1>>HN trihe with any Throat CT
NV Lung Disease. If you have
Cough or Cold, or tho children are
saroutcncd CroGpor Whooping Cough,
us9 Acker's English Remedy and prevent
llgther trouble. It is positive cure,
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and soc
For Sale by Barber. McNair 81 co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
sCOTT,s EMULSION OF PURE

For Wasting Diseases Of Children,
Where the digestive powers are feeble
and the ordinary food does not seem to
nourish the child, this acts both as food
and medicine, giving strength and flesh
at once, and is almost as palatable as
milk. Take no other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
BUCKLEN'S ARNlCA SALVE.

BUUkI4EN' ) AKNIUA SALN E.
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Coms,and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quircd. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded Price
- cents per box. For sale by
stone d HAssELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

STOVESi STOVES! Mr.. John j.
Oswald has received his fall stock of
stoves and house-furnishing goods. He
has the latest and most modern patterns
which will repay a careful inspection.
29w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

Badness may be prevented, and
a thick growth of hair stimulated, by
the use Of Ayers Hair yigor. This
preparation also restores the natural
color to gray hair. and renders it soft,
plant and glossy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

Careful attention to diet is the best
guard against disease. It's afact which
all should know, that over-eating not
only corrupts the blood but destroys
nerve force, and induces dyspepsia,
iaundice, bad breath, piles, pimples, low
spirits, headache, ague, malaria, and all
stomach and liver troubles. DIR. Jones'
Red Clover Tonic quickly cures the
above diseases. Can be taken by the
most delicate Price SOC, of arber,
McNair e. Co, successors to +. w. Bry-
an, Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
CHAPTER ".
WHO TOOK 1T.

HERE was presist-
ent neighing ON the
summit. Concho's
horse wanted his
breakfast.
This protestation
reached the cars of
a party ascending
tho mountain from
its western face. To
one of the party it
was familiar.
"Why, blank it
all, that's Chiquita.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

The amenities of Journalists in New
York are becoming more and more
bllssful. One newspaper, having sent
an exploring expedition to Alaska, pub
fishes letter from lis correspondent in
which is described the discovery of
new river and the naming of it after
the editor, to which all tho other great
editors reply that the christening was
most appropriate, as the stream is SAID
to be short, dirty. shallow and possessed
of big mouth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

Bishop Ireland, that strong minded
and independent man whom the people
of the Northwest have grown to esteem
so highly of late years. has, il is said.
endorsed the Republican platforms of
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Dakota. The
influence of this act will be widespread
in the Catholic church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

IN y and reliable Medicines are the best
- ma to depend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for ALI
purities of the Blood. In every form of Scrof-
llous, Syphiitc or Mercurial diseases, it is
available. For Rheumatism, has no equal.
For Sale by Barber, McNair q Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoEia,
When she was Child she cried for Cestoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When shc had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

The best on earth, can truly be said
Of Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is
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. 3Sm12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

HlLE { b Q Is ne
Mass company,
with more zeal than
discretion were ac-
lively pursuing
Pedro and Wiles
over the road to
Tres Pinos, Seniors
Miguel and Manuel
were comfortably
seated in a fonda at
Monterey, smoking
cigarritos and dis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
100 Doses

One Dollar. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the only
medicine of which this can be truly said /;
and 1t is an unanswerable argument as to
the strength and positive economy Of this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
OF roots, herbs, barks, etc., long and favorabIy
known for their power in purifying the blood /;
and in combination, proportion, ard process,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is pocgltdr to ITSELF
For economy and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." Mrs. C. BREWSTER, Buffalo.
Hoods Sarsaparilla takes less time aud
quantity TO show its effect than any other
preparation ever heard Of. | would not be
without it in the house," MHs. C. A. NJ.
HUBBARD, North Chill n Y. 100 I,oars
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
Ito be Continued

THE most stubborn and distressing
cases of dyspepsia yield to the regulat-
ing and toning influences of Hood
Sarsaparilla. Try it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

DON'T fail to try that Maple Syrup
and Sugar at Joe Nathan's. Aft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
An Enterpri.in.. Helinnle rIouse.

Stone q Hasscll can Away
be relied upon, not only to carry in
stock the best Of everything, but to Sc
cure the Agency for such articles as
have well known merit and are popular
with the people, thereby sustaining the
reputation of being always enterprising,
and ever reliable. Having secured the
Agency for the celebrated DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, will
sell it on a positive guarantee. 1t will
surely cure any and every affection of
Throat, Lungs, aud Chest, and to show
our confidence, we invite You to call and
get atrial Bottle Free.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
CHAPTER v.
WHO HAD A 1.rrN OK 1T.

he time was noon
II Tres Pines The
three pines from
which it gained its
name, in the dusty
road and hot air,
seemed to SIN e
from their balSamic
spires. There was a
glare from the road,
a glare from the
sky, a glare from
Tha ro.l-c n clara
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

DIR. FENNER'S .Improvcd Cough
Honey relieves any Cough in one hour
or less. 31y1
:>C\\>-o the Children. They are es-
s1~SO pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Kennedy a positive cure. 1t saves
.ours of anxious watching. Sold by
Barber, McNair & Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

MONN> OF the good things of this
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on
positive guarantee at 25 and so cents, by
For sale bv Barber. McNair d Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

JOE NATHAN'S meat market will
be closed on Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
One Dollar

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrofEla, salt
rheum, all humors, boils, pimples, general do
bility, dyspepsia, biliousness, sick headache.
catarrh. rheumatism, kidney and liver COM
plants, and all affections caused by impure
blood or low condition of the system. Try II.
II was severely afflicted with scrofula, and
for over year had two running sores on my
neck. took five bottles of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and consider myself entirely cured.r
Q. X. LoyEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
"Hoods Sarsaparilla did me an immense
amount of good. My whole system has been
built up and strengthened, my digestion i'm
proved, and my head relieved of the bad feel.
ing. l consider it the best medicine / have
ever used, and should not know how to do
without it," MARY L. PERLE, Salem, Mass.
Hoods SarSapayilGa
Sold by all druggists. 81 /; six for 6. Made
only by C. !. HOOD g. CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses Cne Dollar
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
Nc \NNN\ would enjoy your dinner
NNONN and are Y,rax-aptad nv i've

pepsia, use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
Ne guarantee them. % and 80 cents.
For Sale by Barber, McNair & Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30

from the white canvas roofs of the few
shanties and cabins which made up the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
PART II.
IN THE COURTS.
CHAPTER VI.

now A GRANT WAS GOT FOR IT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-30
Chamberlain Flows
DnWNs PATENT SELF CORSET
LIZ Ests@ ADJUSTING
(IAERRovE

LAIRRoVL I)
Is the only perfect fitting truly comfortable and
health-preserying Corset made. Has Elastic
Section above and below corded Centerpiece
ENTIRELY DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER.
Every Corset is Stamped and absolutely Gurrnn-
teed in every particular. Be sure TO get the
DOWNS PATENT Manufactured only by the
GAGE-D0WNS CORSET CO. CHICAGO,
and for sale by frst-cl dry-goods storeseYery-
where PRICE $3.50.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-08-07
Vegetable Clothing.

ST. Nicholas. .... o-er,,....r. In.
About two hundred years ago the
governor of the island Of Jamaica, Sir
Thomas Lynch, sent to King Charles
H., of England a vegetable neck.tie,
and a very good neck>tie it was, all
though it had grown on a tree and had
not been altered since it was taken
from the tree, D. lt- .oHH. ~
A gentleman who witnessed two ma
tives manufacturing this lace, thus de-
scribes it: A tee, about twenty feet
high and six inches in diameter, with a
bark looking much like that of birch
tree, was cut down. Three strips of
bark, each about six inches wide and
eight feet long, were taken from the
trunk and thrown into a stream of
water, Then each man took a strip
while it was still in the water, and
with the point of his knife separated a
thin layer of the inner bark flom one
end of the strip. This layer was then
taken in the fingers and gently pulled,
whereupon it came away in an even
sheet of the entire width and length Of
the strip of bark. Twelve sheets were
thus taken from each strip of bark, and
thrown into the water. The men were
not through yet, however, for when
each strip of bark had yielded its
twelve sheets, each sheet was taken
from the water and gradually stretch
ed sidewise. The spectator could
hardly believe his eyes. The sheet
broadened and hroadened until from q
close piece of material six inches wide,
it became filmy cloud otdelicate lace,
over three feet in width. The aston
ished gentleman was forced to confess
that no human.made loom ever turned
out lace which could surpass in snowy
whiteness and gossamer.like delicacy
that product of nature.
The natural lace is not so regular in
formation as the material called illusion
so much worn by ladies in summer;
but it is as soft and white, and will
bear washing, which is not true Of
illusion. In Jamaica and Centra-
America, among the poorer people il
supplies the place Of manufactured