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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Concerning King Thechaws rubies,
a well-iuformnd correspondent writes:
ut is certainly curious that we have
heard nothing vi the Mandalay Palace
gems. The value of the objects discov-
cred there we have been told is not
great. Yet the Capital has been undis-
turbed by war for over thirty years, if
we omit the rebellion of 1866, when
there was no plundering During all
that time the previous store of the Lords
of the Ruby Mines and of the Noble
Serpentine has been steadily added to.
Many is the poor wretch who has been
crucilied for chipping down a gem that,
from its size. ought to have been handed
over to the Arbiter of Existence. Gen.
tlemen who, in the time of Theebaw's
father, the convenor of the Fifth Great
Synod, were much about the palace,
have spoken of silver bowls the size of
washing-tubs filled to the tip with uncut
rubies; and at least one spoke enthu-
siastically of the occasion on which he
was allowed to thrust his bare arms
nearly up to the shoulder in a huge
chalice full of these gems. There was
in particular one great stone, called the
Nan-zin Buddamya, which, by it mag
niticence, was supposed to typify the
dynasty. 1t was unmounted, and,
therefore, cannot be the gem in his ring
concerning which the dethroned King
was so plaintive, and it was guarded
with the most sedulous care. Never
theless, in 1880 maid of honor managed
to purloin it, and actually succeeded in
getting it out of the palace concealed
on her person in very extraordinary
way. She was. however, captured be-
fore she got rid of the stone. 1t was
restored to its place and more jealousy
guarded than ever: and the hapless
damsel was put to death with the fiend-
ish ingenuities in which Soo-payah-lat,
the Queen, was postmaster. One OF
the newspaper dispatches tells us (con-
tinues the same correspondent that the
palace had been very much looted by
the royal body-guard. No doubt these
| gentry made for the store of rubies first
of all. There was not much else that
was really valuable, except the royal
utensils. the gold spittoon and betel-box,
the model of the Hentha, the carrying
bird of Vishnu, the jeweled cups and
trays and whatnot, besides the hun
dreds of silver bowls kept for domestic
uses and for presents to visitors. st
| james Gazette
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
Patch Grove, WIS.


The change from runners to wheels,
and the ground, except in the roads,
covered with snow, and then from mud
to thick ice in one night. are some of
the beauties of our peculiar climate.
There is not much travel now for fun
or pleasure; only for business.
The Cassville delegation of A. o. U.
w. Get it right, nowD to Lancaster
last week, gave us short call, going
and returning. | noticed that they
were good representatives of the wide
awake business element of that place
Jimmie Hutchinson, who is now
employed in the State Fish Hatchery at
Madison also made us flying visit.
Many of our citizens attended the
''conventicle" at Lancaster on Friday,
or rather went up for that purpose. But
only those who had passes from Ora
were admitted to seats in any part of
the house, the volunteers being per-
emptorily rejected. What a depriva-
ton!
The protracted meeting in this village
is still running with good order.
School Dist No should have been
No. |, in last weeks paper.
My brother tramp ''Chump' and
myself were looking over the article in
the HERALD of Feb 4, headed "The
Dollar" and we came to the conclusion
that the writer had been down here
investigating our financial condition
He says "the dollar is the ideal thing. y
That fitted our case exactly-not real
dollar between us Again: There is
no such thing as gold dollar, silver
dollar, or paper dollar anywhere
about us, and that was the sad truth
also Again: 'The dollar is invisible,
and so it was after the most careful
search. So we patronized the free
lunch counter, and agreed that YOU
financial writer understood the situation
just as well as we did, and that while
he might define dollar in as man,
different ways as he pleased, the MAR
trouble with the masses at the present
time was their inability to lay thei
hands on real tangible dollar whei
needed. Give us something speedy ant
practicable.
The programme was varied littl,
last Friday night by a blind horse o
Mr.. Charles Wilson's stumbling off tn
opposite side of the same bridge iron
which Mr. Mayne's made his exit ant
dying Immediately. As the Board ha,
just got the first one paid for, they hav
only one on their hands at present
f Our bridges were all ornamented wit
ratings in short order the next day, an,
all other horses with defective eyes AM
suicidal intentions are hereby notife,
that if they step off from a bridge il
the future, it will be a dead loss t,
! their owners.
Mine host Of the Wagner House wa
! visiting his old neighbors here last week
taking rest before court opened.
t Quite number Of old soldier
= attended the campfire in Bloomington
on Friday night, and brought back tn
t usual report hospitable reception,
V big crowd. and good time.
0 Town Treasurer Birch went to Ian
t caster on Tuesday for final settlement
with the County Treasurer. TRAMP.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
WASHINGTON Letter.

| The past week was n dull one in
Washington, but business at the capitol
was active. Considerable progress was
made in committee work. Nothing SEN
sational has occurred, although it maybe
the calm before the storm. 1t is hard
to tell what day MAY bring forth.
The death of Hon. Horatio Seymour
on Friday night was not unexpected, but
it is nevertheless true that few men of
the present day have filled so large a
space in public thought.
The Presidents state reception to the
diplomats on Friday night was grand
affair-the most brilliant of any kind
that he has given.
George Ticknor Curtis is out in long
letter defending Garland, but life is too
short to read it.
Hon. Chas. Ridgely, of Illinois. has
been rendered the COMPREHENSIVE.
Senator Sherman's attack on execu-
tive secrets, two or three days ago is
only preliminary to the blast that will
be heard from Edmunds in short tim e.
Sherman's position that the executive
has no right to withhold papers on file,
called for by the Senate or the House, is
not only tenable, but is supported by
precedents from Washington to Polk;
and before the contest is ended a mass
of facts will be presented to the country
that will open the eyes of the young De-
mocracy. The point will be brought
out clearly that when papers were called
for in regard to the removal of the col
lecter at Utica,N T.. they were prompt
ly furnished, but when a similar request
is made for papers on the removal of
revenue officers in Georgia, it is refused.
In the former case, the papers proved
a good joke on Republicans, and it is
surmised that in the latter the saddle
would be on the Democratic horse.
The death of Gen. Hancock was start
ling in its effect on the people. 1t was
not known that he was i'll, and following
so soon after that of Mcclellan. it was
quite shock. Gen. Hancock was very
popular with all classes here, and was
regarded among Democratic veterans
of the war the ''neblcst Roman of them
all" Peace to his spirit.
The press is having little fun at the
expense of senators who have adopted
"crests" for their cards and letter heads
but as it is the style no harm can be
wrought by it.
II is likely that we shall have an AS
sistant Secretary of the Navy and one
for the War Department, as bills have
been presented to that effect.
Col. Bob Ingersoll is creating some-
what of sensation by declaring that
civil service reform is lie and ''offen-
sive partnership" clumsy fraud, and
it begins to look as if Bob was about
half right.
Gen. Schofeld. of Chicago. becomes
by the death of Gen. Hancock the SEN
ior Major-General of the army. and will
most likely take command at Governor S
Island.
In the House, on Thursday, the ever
lasting Fitz John Porter question came
up as agreed last week. It's likely that
Porter will get through this time.
The president did not attend Han
cocks funeral on account of the press
of business.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
He Tackled Him Once.

A lot of travelling men were seated
about stove, in . southern hotel. tell
ing stories, when the name of local
tough and bruiser was mentioned.
Hes bad citizen remarked one,
land I'd hate to tackle him.
"Bosh." put in a little drummer IN 2
plug hat, and fiery eye, 'Itackled him
once"
law, come off. You amt a patchin'
on man like him."
'.All the same, tackled him.
Maybe you did when he was in one
town and you in another.
Not much. | went right up TO him
and called him liar to his face. >
Hold on, now, you can't give us
dose like that"
You don't have to believe it. if you
don't want to, but did just what | tell
you, and I got the stuffin' licked out Of
me in three-quarters of minute, rail
road time"
The crowd took him out and filled
him up.-Asrehaas Ttgrslzen
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
c Orr for state. Stealing from the per-

C Orr for state. Stealing from the per-
son.
State of Wisconsin VS. Joseph Bishop.
X c Orr for state. Maliciously OBJ
structing public highway.
State of Wisconsin VS. VIM O'Brien. r.
G Orr for state. Robbery.
State of Wisconsin Us Edward Cue. r.
c Orr for state. Burglary.
State of Wisconsin VS. Peter ,Joseph
Udelhover, r & Orr for state. Assault.
State of Wisconsin VS. George Zeigle-
maier, X G Orr for state. Receiving
stolen goods.
State of Wisconsin VS. Perry Jewell Il
q Orr for state, Bushnell & Watkins and
Brooks & butcher for deft. Bastardv.
Settled.
State of Wisconsin VS. Lewis Lord. X
G Orr for state. Manning and killing
domestic animals.
State of Wisconsin VS. Bernard Cor
Nelson, re Orr for state. Vending in
toxicating liquors without license.
State of Wisconsin VS. Lew G Ramer.
R c Orr for state. Keeping gambling
house.
State of Wisconsin VS. William Eyer
ley, X G Orr for state. Clark & Mills for
deft. Attempt to commit murder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
For THE HERALD.
To the Young Men OF Grant County.


Education is designed to draw out
develop, train and educate the faculties
of man. All education that is of any
value is self-education. All that books
or teachers can do is to aid in the work
of self-education. If you have left
school do not think that you should not
study any more. Use every hour to
advantage, and study to make leisure
hour useful Look over your books
regularly. Seek to acquire the power
of continuous application, without
which you cannot expect success. Thus
you will find yourself emerging into
the higher regions of intellectual and
earnest men men who are capable of
making place for themselves, instead
of standing idly gaping, desiring a
place.
/ Let me enumerate a few of the things
that an intelligent citizen should know.
You should understand the condition of
your country, its relation with other
countries, and what it needs to promote
its permanent prosperity. You should
know something of international rights
and usages. Says Bacon, II would
have every man know as much law as
would enable him to keep himself out
of IT. You should be familiar with the
civil and political history of your coun-
try, with the effects on its interests of
the policy of different administrations,
and with its geography and its re-
sources. Through reading and study
you should form acquaintance with its
heroes of the past and its champions of
the present. Use for this purpose the
leisure hours, the odd minutes, the win
ter evenings. Begin at once The study
of these matters will not injure your
farming interests, or any other. nor
diminish your pecuniary resources. 1t
will enrich your intellect, strengthen
and improve it, and give you an influ-
y
command. You should remember that
it is a fact beyond dispate that not one
dollar can be added to the wealth of the
world without the Intervention of labor.
Earth is the source of all wealth, and
labor develops it. He who knows most
fully the reasons aohy he does as he
does. will work most successfully and
take most pleasure in his work.
If you intend to be farmers | believe
that | can give you no better advice
than to throw off every tradition or
habit that binds you to waste and soil
ing robbing, and lay broad and deep a
system of farming whose yearly results
shall be increased fertility, growing
better and better with accommodating
means, until the pleasure and profits of
farming have passed, as an Inheritance
to the children.
The truth is that higher type of
! farming is the only kind that will pay
the great bulk of cur farmers. Thorough
knowledge of modern agricultural
| thought and common sense will make
recuperative farming pay from the
start, and will swell in volume year by
year. No more capital is needed for
/ good than for poor farming; but a
strong purpose and good head are es-
sential, and few years of practice
The rich can only afford poor farming
Honor your profession if you expect to
/ be honored. Yours for advancement.
/ j. A. CURTIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

The Democratic convention at Chiffon
last week nominated Thomas L. Hudd,
of Green Bay, to succeed Rankin as
representative in Congress from the
Fifth district. The Republicans nomi-
mated G. Huling, of Manitowoc. at their
convention at Sheboygan last Monday
Hudd's election is assured, as the dis
trict is strongly Democratic. He is
said to be an advocate of fiat money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

S. S. Cox, now our minister to Tur-
key, when offered block Of the Pan
Electric telephone stock, answered.:
IF the stock is worth anything you
would not give ito me; if it is worth
less you expect me to do something to
make it valuable. cannot take it,"
This is the answer of an honest man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

\ popular physician was much pleased
with a certain aerated water, and, by
his assidous recommendations procured
for it n celebrity it justly deserved. The
doctor acted solely in the interests Of
humanity generally and expected no re.
turn. 10 his surprise there came one
morning an elusive letter from the
company stating that his recommends
tions had done them so much good that
they ..ventured to send him a hundred
" Here the page came to an end.
This viii never do said the doctor.
1T is very kind, but / could not think
Of accepting anything" Here he turn.
ed the page, and found the sentence ran
.--"of our circulars for distribution. d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Sullivan and Ryan have finally ar
ranged fight for $500 side, with
''gloves just thick enough to avoid the
law" to occur in private within four
weeks of signing articles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Edison's latest triumph in the field
of electrical invention is method of
sending and receiving dispatches from
moving train. 1t was tried at Staten
Island and proved a pronounced sue
cess
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Last weeks Witness contained one of
Talmage's sermons on the subject of
matrimony, and this weeks paper will
have one of Henry Ward Beecher's SER
mons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

1t appears to be definitely settled that
Archbishop James Gibbons, of Balti-
more, will be created Cardinal at the
March consistory at the Vatican in
Rome.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Gen. ". r. Rowley died at the resi-
dence of his son-in-law. Mr.. j. G.
Glenat, in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 9,
aged so years. He was member OF
Gen. Grants staff, and a valued per-
sonal friend and adviser. The news oil
his death was received with profound
sorrow~at Galena, his home. The flu.
neral took place at Galena Thursday
and was largely attended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Ex-Governor Horatio Seymour, of
New York, died at the residence of his
sister, Mrs. Roscoe Conkling, st Utica,
Feb. II. Gov. Seymour was Democra-
tic candidate for the presidency in
1868.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Strohmeyer Bros, enterprising shoe
makers of Galena, have purchased three
lots on the corner of Green and Second
steets and will erect two-story boot
and shoe factory, 40xS0 feet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Evan Lewis broke the ankle of the
japanese wrestler in the first fall of
their match in Central Music Hall,
Chicago, Monday evening, and was
awarded the match, Sorakichi being
unable to continue the contest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

William N. Seymour, one of the old
est residents of Madison, famiiarly
known as esquire Seymour, died at hi;
residence in that city last Sunday. al
the age of seventy-eight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

We are pleased to number among our
exchanges the Southwestern Local, q
brand new Democratic paper of Shulls-
burg. 1t is an attractive and newsy
sheet, and we hope will not be offensive
ly partisan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN .
STATISTICS

Population. Observation-Disclosures. szs5s
Area IN square miles .............. Lose
state valuation Of property for 1882 Sl2, coo Sos
GRANT COUNTY. one Of the Oldest and largest
counties IN the state. situated IN the extreme
southwest e0rner-in size being about the same
area as the state Of Rhode Island Its first set.
temcnt 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 adyan-
tages equal II not superior to any County in the
state. and is destined to grow in tic future as In
the past.
The County is trayersed by four Railroads. on
hayingits terminus in the County at LANCASTER
the County Seat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
Grant Gunntp 9erald,

Heavy rainfalls during last week
caused disastrous floods in the New
England and Middle states. The loss
in Boston alone aggregates 81 100000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18


L4vcAsrEBLoDeE A. r, ga. N. meets first and
shird saturday iR eaehmenth at 2. n, in Budd
block.
GnAsT CHAPrxR Regular conversations second
lad fonrth Tuesday Of each month At p. m, in
HGdd block.
MTssiss.rPI VALLEY LoDoE O. f. Meets
every wednesday at 3'20p. IN. in Odd Fellows
hah, Maple street.
LANCASTER LoDor /. D. G. r. Meets every
4aesdayat p. IN. ia BUdd block Madison street.
LANCASTER CouEcrL r. r. Meets first Thurs
Say Of each month in Buddbock, Madison street.
FIpEtIry LoneE A. o. Z. W. Meet arst and
.hiId Mondays Of each month In Budd block,
Madison street.
SYLVAN CANr. NJ. W. or A. Meets LIST and 3D.
Fridays Of each month In Budd Block, Madison
street.
C6SGEEGATIoNAL CHrEcH. Corner Madison
and Cherry streets Services at 1880 a. m. and
p. m. Sunday.
MErHoprsr episcopal cHURcH Corner Mon.
roe andChcrry streets Services 1880 a. m. and
y. n. Sunday.
BArusI CHuGcHs Or Madison street Ser
VICES lO;39 AM. and 80 i ". on tile second and
Third sunday fAach month. Bible school every
CATHOLIC cHuRou carnerJefcrson and Cher
" streets Service TAT 1890 q, m. and z p m.
sunday
CITY LIBRARY. Court honae. Open wednos-
Dag afternoon ard Saturday afternoon ANA even
-ng.
PRorrsTANT EPISCOPAL CuuRcu. Corner JEFF
lerS2nand Oak streets. Services. at 1880 a. m.
aud p. M. Sunday.
HYoE's orERA House.. Corner Madison and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
Young MEN LEARN
TELECRAPHY

At the American School of Telegraphy
Madison, Wis. Students thoroughly instructed
actual main line practice before graduating, and
all graduates secured paying positions by US.
Write for circulars. Address
Parker 3 BROS, Madison, Wis.
ESTABLISHED 1873. 5iw9
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Gr,AET CHAPTER. Regular conventions second
lad fonr'h Tuesday Of each month AT p. m, in
HGdd block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
Teachers Examinations.
SPRING SERIES. 1856.

The regular Examinations of Teach
ers for Grant County will be held as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Persons wishing to send Tar Urp,1,,.,,
are informed that the postage on a single eonv il
one cent to any part ofthe United States Css,ssas
or any OF the countrie of Eurone ''NuS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

MISSISSIPPI Valley LoDoE L o. OF. Meets
every Wednesday at 3:90p IN. ia odd Fellows
han, Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

OFFICE, First Floor Budd Block, Madison stree,
Lancaster, Wis. 80 20.
WALTER G. CHANDLER, Proprietor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

Entered tthe Post Once, in Lancaster. Wis a.
second-class matter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

LANCASTER LoDGE I. D. G. r. Meets every
Iuesdayat p. IN. ia Budd block Madison street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
THE HERALD

farties wishing their papers discontinued Al
expiration Of year must notify this oaice ~ a.,
papers are sent until paid and ordered Stoned ID
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
GaSsVELLE
LANCASTER.

Agent j. III G. SSECLODE, Cassville
WIS., Notary Public. Conyeyaucer aad Fire In
snrauce Agent Collections promptly attendedto
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

LAScAsrERLoDeEA A. r. IA. N. meets first and
shird saturday 10 eachmentll at p. m, in Budd
block
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
Three Horses!


AS follows: One span Of geldings, years old,
weight about LOO each; one Swear old black
mare with foal.
SHEEP--3S head of sheep, medium stock
sheared 7pounds average last spring.
THIRTEEN HEAD OF SH0TES - Poland
China and Berkshire breed.mostly sows with pig.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS-Tw lumber wag-
ons one almost new; pair hobs, smoothing
harrow, 2 stubble plows, corn cultivator, l
Walter A. Wood new geared) mower, in good
running order Tiger rake, good as new; dou-
mill, good hay rack, ? sets double harness, both
in good repair, one bought new last July; shovel
plows, pitch forks shovel, log chain, Anglers wedg-
es and maui, etc, etc. One 10 gal. barrel churn,
heating stove, milk cans. tin pals, &c. Also
several tons of good hay, 200 bushels of corn and
other farm produce
TERMS OF SALE All sums of Sl0and under
Cash; over $40 time viii be given on approved
notes bearing per cent interest.
IRA d. TOTMAN.
Chas. W. Knapp, Auctioneer. 5lw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

LANCASTER CoUEcrI y. r. Meets first Thurs
Gay of each month nBudd block, Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

FIDELIrt LopGE A. o. L. W. Meet first q
shiId Mondays Of each month In Budd bloc
Madison street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

SYLVAN CAAIP. n. W. or A. Meets LIST and Sd
Fridays Of each month In Budd Block. Madison
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
25 Head of Cattle!

As follows; Eleven cows, some of them graded
stock ana all with calf by graded bull of Ballan-
tine Brothers of Bloomington. Also two heifers,
one 3-year old and one 2-year old and twelve
calves; ten yearlngs, and two sucking calves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18
Auction Sale!

The undersigned, residing three and half
miles east Of Cassville, on the VIM. Totman
place. win sell at public auction without reserve
on Monday March /, 1856, at 10 O'Clock a. M, the
following described property:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

C6SGgEGATIoNAL CHuGcH Corner Madison
and Cherry streets. Seryicesat 1880 a. m and
z ID, IN. SuUdaV