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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
Bouquets Under Water.

The following, taken from Vick'S Mag
dztfe, is description of the process by
which bouquet of flowers may be pre-
served fresh for long time:
A vessel of water is required. the ves-
sci should be large enough to allow the
submersion in it of plate or dish hold
ing the bouquet to be preserved. and a
bell glass to cover the bouquet. The
dish or plate should contain no moss or
other material; the water should be
limpld and quite pure Place the plate
at the bottom of the water, and on the
plate, submerging it, place the bouquet,
which is maintained In an upright posi-
ton by weighted base previously at
tached TO it This being done, the bou-
quet is covered with bell glass, the
rim of which ought to fit exactly to the
flat part of the plate; the bell glass
should be entirely filled with water. and
without the least air bubble.
Then all are raised together, plate,
bouquet and bell glass filled with water,
and placed on table, carefully wiping
the exterior, but leaving on the plate,
around the base OF the bell glass, a lit
tie provision of water, which prevents
the entrance of air. The flowers in this
condition will be preserved in all their
freshness for several weeks, and their
beauty is increased by great number
OF bubbles of gas, produced by the re-
SEPARATION of the leaves. and ahich attach
themselves to the petals, appearing like
pearls. The edge of the plate and the
water that 1t contains should be con-
eealed by light bed of moss, in which
are set some other flowers. In the eve
ming by artificial light, bouquet thus
arranged produces a charming effect.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
For Love OF a Zanzibar Maid.

In April last the cable announccd
that the Portuguese Consul at Zanzibar
had hauled down his FLAG and was
about to depart in high dudgeon. For
several days there was a great tempest
in a teapot, and then things quoted
down and gave lookers-on 4 chance TO
find out what the rumpus was all about.
1t was learned that the strained rela-
tons between the two governments had
grown out of the love affairs of Lieut.
Sale, the son of q Portuguese count, who
held commission in the army of the
sultan of Zanzibar.
The festive young man met the come
ly daughter of well-to-do Arab mer-
chant and fell violently in love with
her. He cared not a cent for all the
bellies of Portugal, but he couldn't live
without this dusky beauty of Zanzibar.
She declined to marry linn because he
was Roman Catholic That Stun
blingblock was easily removed Lieut..
Sale abjured Catholicism, suddenly
blossomed out rs Il deyout follower Of
Mohammed, and soon after the love-
smitten convert and the Arab belle
were married.
Ilit hplit3 lilOtu NlQ 4lDl liSi very
long. Lieut.. Sale grew tired OF wife
who couldn't read or write and had
seen nothing OF the world outside of
Zanzibar. He suddenly became recon-
verified TO the Roman Catholic faith and
deserted his bride. He then decided
that the climate of Zanzibar was very
unhealthy. and applied TO the sultan for
4 long leave of absence The doctor
of the sultan felt the young mans pulse
and pronounced him perfectly well.
The sultan thereupon told the lieuten-
ant that he wss fraud and base de-
ceiver and clapped him into Jail with
out any ceremony.
The sultan, it happened, had agreed
some time before that the Portuguese
consul-general should have the right to
fix the punishment Of Portuguese often
ders. As the consul-general had not
been consulted IN this case he made
things unpleasant fol his highness, Said
Bargast, and finally hauled down his
lag, a proceeding that the sultan could
not contemplate with indifference when
Portugal was looking enviouslN at bit
of his African territory, and vas not
unwilling to pick chance to quarrel.
So Said Bargash fastened to apologize.
Lieut. Sale marched out of the jail with
an indemnity in his pocket, and the
flag iloated again from the Portuguese
consulate
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
Hired Seaside Finery.

While chatting with the proprietor of
a well-known Long Branch hotel the
other day l remarked that could al
ready see signs of the coming summer
exodus. He laughed and said: "Well,
my dear boy, fear that the more signs
you see the less visitors wen have. |
have just dropped on to one or two of
the latest wrinkles of those people who
pose as swell summer tourists on Excess
siyely small incomes. A dressmaker
whom my wife went to see to-day told
her that she had great variety Of
dresses for the summer season which
she would hire out on reasonable terms,
and change for others once every week
Now, amt that an ideal You see,
Miss De smith can 90 TO Long Branch
with seven morning and seven evening
dresses, and after week she secures
another fourteen, and can bloom out in
an entirely new set for the following
week. All these costumes are made up
on a sliding scale basis. with big seams
and wide 1lounces, which facilitate their
being changed to fit many sizes. You
see that with four sets of dresses the
customer can change them from one
watering-place to another, and thus
serve four people simultaneously, Civ
ing each a constant succession Of new
toilets. For about S25 a week the girls
can have the use of wardrobe that
couldn't be duplicated under g, 600
Think of that for American enterprise
IIneTicdR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
What They Do at sunday-school.


The last official visit of the Rev. W.
F. Hypes, presiding elder of the West
Cincinnati district, 10 his charge at
Harrison took place last Sunday. At
the Sunday-school the infant class, all
expectation and flutter in the illustrious
presence, toed the mark to be catechised
by the elder.
Said he: children. what do you go
to Sunday-school for?"
ITO learn to be good" came with
vociferous earnestness from the little
urchins.
Correct, my dears Now, what do
you do in Sunday-school to learn to be
goods"
1--WE al pray" chimed little fellow
1--WE sing, put in another. ''And we
read Gods Holy Word" said the big
gest in the class.
''Quite right. my children" smilingly
quoth the elder. But what else do you
do?" This was poser. The boys had
evidently struck a snag and the sus-
pense was becoming painfully en-
barrassing TO the lo,s and prolific of
knowledgeous smiles on the part of the
elder, when little hand appeared ner-
yously iluttering from the back row TO
attract attention. AHA, there little
boy who knows Now, my latlc man,
what else do we do?"
Take up collection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
Love and Friendship.

Recall, my heart, the two sweet sister fairies
To earth descended from the heavenly land
Friendship a pure white lily blossom carries,
And ardent Love the red rose in her hand.
Dark-locked ia Love, with fire and fervor
glowing,
Bright as the spring when blossoms deck
the hill:
Friendship, adorned with pearls, her blonde
locks flowing,
Comes like a summer evening calm and
still.
Love is raging sea by tempests driven,
Where wave on wave towers high with
foaming crest;
Friendship n crystal lake, that mirrors heaven
Reflected from its pure and peaceful breast.
Love like tho lightning darts to gain her pleas
ure;
Friendship comes gentle like the moons pale
Love will possess and hold secure her treas
ure:
Sweet Friendship gives, but never takes
away
Thrice blessed, thrice tho theme o. admira-
ton
The heart where both kindly entrance
find;
And where the rose, in graceful combination,
Is with the lily blossom intertwined.
From the German of Emmanuel Geibel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

The northern part of Wisconsin is suf-
fering from the drouth, not only by the
damage to crops and pastures, but re-
Gently by extensive and destructive for
est fires Last week Spencer, little
town in the pine woods, was almost en-
tirely destroyed by fire, and laicr the
city of Stevens Point was threatened Nv
the forest fires.
1t is reported that the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad is ''indisposedn to carry
oil to Baltimore, rs it is under CON
tract with the Standard OH Company
which makes it more profitable % re-
fuse such business than to accept IL.
The Philadelphia RecQrd reports dis
elimination by the Pennsylvania rail-
road between members of the CONNER
cial Exchange of that city. Little has
been heard in this part of the world re-
Gently in regard to determinations be-
tween parties doing business here, but
under another form the evil makes it.
self severely felt. The railroads will
carry stuff through this city on cheaper
terms than they charge if the property
be consigned to merchants for sale in
Chicago. 1t may seem strange that
this element of unfairness should so
strongly prevade our transportation
system, which is professedly based on
the principle of serving all alike, but so
it is Chicago Tribune.
There is nothing strange about it.
When public business is carried on
solely for private profit, the managers
will be unfair when it is "more profit
able" to be so.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
favorite doll in the unresponsive arms
she returns to her room.

Presently she hears sobbing sigh,
then another and another, each increas-
ing in volume and intensity. A troubled
look clouds the gentle face. MY poor
little grille she says softly to herself;
then she opens the nursery door and be-
holds such tragic sight In her low
chair. one arm hanging limp over the
back, the other down at her side, sits
the woebegone Lily: tears streaming
down her cheeks, weeping and sobbing
as if her heart would break.
my dear child! What is the matter?"
The answer GENES brokenly, with
reproachful gaze into the mothers face.
Il haven't g-got anybody to wipe
away My te-a-rSi"
A world of pent-up anguish breaks
forth with the last word, and the next
moment the trembling form is in the
mothers arms, and the tears are wiped
and kissed away until there are no more
to come, and Lily is ready to 90 and be
mammals dear little girl again
There are mothers-alas that it should
be said-who in such case would
'give the child something to cry for;"
but this mother takes the gentler, and
it seems to me the wiser course. Ger
tainly in the instance quoted it has
proved the wiser, for, as physical causes
lay back of the mental disturbance,
with improved health. the child has
mostly outgrown the extreme sensitive
ness which might so easily under less
judicious treatment have settled into an
uncomfortable ill-temper.
Occasions like these are often most
difficult to deal with; it is so hard to
know just the right thing to do; and
knowing, still harder to command ones
time and temper to do it.
AfIerward. when the fret and the
worry of the day is over, we can see
where we have failed, and there is no
health in rs because of the disquiet Of
our souls.
Would that we mothers might always
so govern ouI children-and ourselves
that when the little feet shall have
entered that way,
"Thorny and cruel and cold and gray
or perchance travelled out into that dim
path beyond our following. we need not
recall with aching hearts the many
things we might have done anu VIC did
them not.-Harrtet Irow5ridge, an
Good HouSeEeeDi7sg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

and pale Eau de MI, silver and pale
blue, and pink and cream color, etc
For more general wear are stylish satin
foulards in dark wine, golden, brown,
fawn color, dotted with cardinal, deep
marine blue, and several distinct shades
of dark green. these. decorated with
pleatings OF the same and loops of plain
satin ribbon. If it is preferred that they
have more trimming. panels of velvet
are introduced among the skirt pleatings
with vest and collar of the same. To be
still more elaborate lace is used TO edge
the velvet, and etamine lace. with square.
canvas-like meshes. upon which are
raised figures like embroidery, is very
effective upon these dresses. X Y. Posi-.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
STATISTICS

Population. Observation-Disclosures. 37,852
Area in square mles...........,... 1,0S6
state valuation of property for 1882. S12 009 66s
GRANT COUNTY, one OF the oldest and largest
counties in the State, is situated in the extreme
southwest corner-in size being about the same
area as the state Of Rhode Island. Its first set.
Element dates back to 1927
The County now ranks sixth in population
and twelfth in wealth. The principal products
are Corn, Oats, Cattle and Hogs, Of the latter
immense quantities are shipped every year.
GRANT COUNTY, to settlers, still offers advan-
tages equal il not superior TO any County in the
State and s destined to grow in the future as in
t. past.
The County is traversed by four Railroads, on
hayingits terminus in the County at LANCASTER
the County Seat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

A few nights ago officers broke into a
Chinese lottery shop in the Chinese
quarter Of San francisco, expecting TO
find the occupants in the act Of violat-
ing the law, but they we're surprised to
find in the place only one Chinaman.
who was reading chapter from the
works Of Confucius. and be looked 50
innocent that the officers thought they
had made mistake. They were about
to retire when one of them took from
one of the walls large clock, and, up
on examining. found that the clock was
movable. Removing this he discovered
that there were no works within the
clock-case, but in place thereof lot OF
lottery tickets and marking brushes.
The Chinaman was arrested for keep
ing a lottery shop, and the clock with
its contents, was marked rs evidence
against him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

A London letter says: "a rather droll
incident occurred Mt a recent represent
tation by Mrs. Langtry, which was for
the benefit OF charity. Freddy Gcb-
hardt had secured big box, but by an
error of the usher he was shown into
the Princes box. When his Royal
Highness arrived, Freddy had 10 step
out and 90 to his own quarters. He
did not seem to like il. but the two adj
mirers Of La Langtry sat opposite to
each other, and no doubt enjoyed their
own thoughts. Freddy, not to be out
done by the Prince. sent down to Covcnt
Garden and ordered a $50 bouquet 10
be composed for his goddess, and when
it arrived it required two men 10 lift it
over the fooilights. II was as big round
as a small cartwhecl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

Another desperate riot occurred in
Springfield, Belfast, Tuesday morning.
in which, however, only few persons
were wounded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

A dozen or more persons have been
killed and oyer 100 seriously wounded
in the Belfast riots. There were further
outbreaks Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

British imports decreased e, 150,00O
for the month of July as compared with
the same month last year, and the ex-
ports decreased f690. 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
.rant County 4erald.

Heavy local rains in northern Wis
consin have checked the extensive forest
fires, which threatened many of the
villages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

The grand jury Of New York has
handed to Judge Coving a batch of in
dictments which include two against
Squire and Flynn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

K ,STArE-JoHASSFsJ sTrLrrIua, Deceased.
State OF Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County-ln Probate
Nouce Is hereby given, that at the general term
Of the County Court To be held in and for said
county. at the court house in the city Of Lancas-
ter, in said county. on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1856.
the following matter win be heard and CON
sidered: w
The application Of John j. Stelpaug. Executor
OF the last will and testament Of Johannes 7
stelphug. deceased. for adjustment and allow
ance OF MS administration account and the as
signmentof the residue of the estate
BY order of the Court
GEORGE b. CARTER County Judge
Dated July Is. 1886. 24ws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
SEASIDE AND corNrRY.

A remarkably elegant garden-party
toilet worn recently was rs follows: The
dress of black satin was laid in panels,
with kits of black and white striped
satin set between. The panels were en-
broidered in white silk, and there was
a short 1ish-wife tunic above, also en-
broidered. In the back was an cnor-
nous sash likewise adorned. The waist
coat was OF the stripe with Louis XIV.
Jacket above made of the black satin,
and bordered with the white silk en-
broidery. En- suite were black satin
parasol lined with white silk, with a
single spray Of white marguerites en-
broidered on the outside, fan of black
and white feathers with long mother
o-pearl handle, and a Sir Peter Lelv
hat Of black satin braid, trimmed with
black and white lace, black and white
ostrich tips, and sprays of white crepe
marguerites.
Many OF the serge costumes designed
Tor seaside and country wear are made
with Jcrsey-shaped jackets cut away in
front, revealing a jacket Of ecru pique,
with braided pocket-iaps at each side
Dark marine blue suits made in this
- 80 WI lOphtslAs OilC ptGttN suit
OF white serge is trimmed with five rows
OF golden-brown velvet ribbon and then
Killed. The tunic and jacket are trim
med to match. Another costume is Of
dove-gray serge. trimmed with rows of
ruby velvet The skirt is box-pleated,
and the milk-maid tunic Is raised very
high on the left side, with a mass Of
gray satin ribbons dotted with small
cardinal flowers. The chic shooting
jacket, fitting like glove, is worn with
a wide Petersham belt, fastened with
large silver buckle. Medium large sailor
or shepherdess hats, trimmed simply
with scarfs of gay-colored etamine, ac-
company these hats.
The pretty twilled Louisine silks in
dots, checks. and stripes are still very
popular with those who study economy
in dress. as they do not entail laundry
bills. They are besides very light. cool,
and durable, and are really better
choice than the more perishablc novel;
ties in summer fabrics that now crowd
the store counters and windows When
intended for dressy wear these toilets
can be made to look exceedingly rich
and beautiful, as very delicate patterns
are shown in mauye and white, ecru
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
CHAPTER 211.


AN ACT relating to the exercise of the right of
suffrage Of women upon school matters
The people of the state of Wisconsin represented
in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows
Section l. Every woman who is a citizen Of
this State, OF the age of twenty-one years or up
wards Except paupers, persons under guardian
ship, and persons otherwise excluded by section
2, of article of the Constitution of Wisconsin,
who has resided within the state one year, and in
the election district where she offers to vote ten
days next preceding any election pertaining to
school matters, shall have right to vote at such
election.
Section ?. At the general election to be held
on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday
in November. A. ID. 1886, at all the usual places
of holding elections in this state, for the election
OF all officers required by law then to be elected
the question whether this act shall go into effect
or in any manner be In force, shall be submitted
to the people, and If the same shall be approved
OF by majority of all the votes cast on that sub
Ject 1t shall 60 into effect and be IN force from
and after the date of said election, otherwise il
shall not go INTO effect or in any manner be in
force.
Section 3. The votes cast upon the subject
specified in the last preceding section shall be by
separate ballot, and shall have written oil printed
or partly written and partly printed on each of
them the words, For Woman Suffrage in School
Matters. or Against Woman Suffrage in School
Matters which words shall indicate the vote Of
the elector for against the approval Of this
act and the bailots so cast shall be canyassed
and returned IN the same manner as the vot es
cast for state officers are required by law to be
canvassed. and the Secretary of State shall i'm
mediat ely on the completion of said canvass pub
lish a statement of the result thereof, in some
new spaper printed at the seat of government
and shall communicate the same to the next
legislature at the commencement of its session.
Section 4. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication
Approved April ], 1885.
Given under my hand and official seal at Ian
caster, in said Grant County, this 10th dav of
August. A. D. 1886.
IL. S. c. w. HILL, County Clerk,
23td Grant County. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
CITY GUIDE.

LANCASTER LoDGEA Il. 81 A. M meets first and
third Saturdayin each menth at p m, in Budd
h1Dck
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

GRANT CHATTER Regular conyocation second
ad fourth Tuesday Of each month at 8 p. m, in
Eudd block
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

LANCASTER LODGE !. o. G. T. Meets every
Tuesday at p. m. in Budd block, Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

Persons wishing 10 send TuE Hrp,,n 49,.
sreinformed that the postage on a single COW :
one eenttoany part ofthe United States ca3sas
orany of the countries of Europe. .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE ]. o. OF. Meets
every Wednesday at 7:30p IN. in Odd Fellows
hall, Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

Parties wishing their papers discontinued At
papers are sent until paid and ordered stonocd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

LANCASTER Council r. 7. Meets first Thurs
day Of each month in Budd block, Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

FIDELITY LoDGE A. o. U. W. Meet first and
third Mondays OF each month in Budd block,
Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
HAZEL GREEN.

Notary Public, Insurance Agent, Drug
eist aud Statoncr-GEO. *. MLLs-Dealcr in
Drugs, Medicines, Paints. oils. Confectionery
Fruits. Tohaccos and Cigars, Books and station.
cry, Pure Liquors for Medicinal use. Prescrip-
tions carefully filed. l0yi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

OFFICE, First Floor Budd Block, Madison street
Lancaster, Wis.
WALTER G. CHANDLER, Publisher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

A threshIng machine boiler at work
on farm near Jefferson exploded, kill
ing five persons instantly, fatally scald-
ing another and severely iniuring others.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

SYLVAN CANT, NJ. w. OF A. Meets LIST and Sd
Fridays OF each month in Budd Block, Madison
street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12

Post Office. in Lancaster Wis =.
second-class matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
BLOOMINGTON.

Hotel BLOOMINGTON HOTEL. SIMON
Woodbouse. Proprietor, Bloomington. Wis Hav
ing redttcd and built ample room for the accom-
mediation Of guests am now prepared 10 ac-
commodate them with wellfurnished rooms
good beds and wesuppled tables Sample
rooms. Attentive hosters. Good stablinC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-12
FOR THE LADIES.
Home Made Furniture and Upholstery
individuality In Decoration and House
keeninp.
ROOM DECORATION.

What to Wear During Your Summer Trips
to the Seaside Country.