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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
ExtraditiOn With Russia.

By the terms of the extradition treaty,
now pending between Russia and the
United States, offenses of political
nature are excepted. One clause of the
treaty says: IF it be made to appear
that extradition is sought with q view
to punish the person demanded for an
offense of a political character, sur
render shall not take place." The man
who murders for. political purposes is
excluded from this class however. 1t
has been plainly proved, that our govern
ment has great sympathy for the OPP
pressed of other nations, who are striv-
ing for popular form of government
with the rights and privileges of such
government. but it has also been plain
ly proved that this country has no
sympathy for those who seek these ends
by murder and conspiracy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
AGgersoil's Tribute.

The funeral of Mrs. Robert Knowles,
says the Peoria Transcript, was at
tended by many people from Gales
burg, the childhood home of both the
dead woman and the husband who
mourns her loss. Her lovely qualities
are forever TO remain alive, not alone
for acquaintance but before the En-
glish-speaking world, being hallowed
and embalmed by the following tribute
from Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, who
knew her well, and whose poetic spir-
it seemed inspired toward the grand
words on the evening of December 16,
IN New York, just before the be-
reaved family started with the remains
to this city:
My FRIENDS: Again we stand in
the shadow of the great mystery-a
shadow as deep and dark as when the
tears of the first mother fell upon the
pallid face of her lifeless babe-a mys.
terry that has never yet been solved.
We have met in the presence of the
sacred dead, to speak word of praise,
of hope, of consolation. Another life
of love is now a blessed memory-a
lingering strain of music. The loving
daughter, the pure consecrated wife.
the sincere friend, who with tender
faithfulness discharged the duties of a
life, has reached her journeys end.
A Drawer, a more serene, more
chiyalric spirit-clasping the loved,
and by them clasped-never passed
from life to enrich the realm of death.
No field of war ever witnessed great
er fortitude, more perfect, smiling
courage, that this poor weak and help
less woman displayed upon the bed of
pain and death.
Her life was gentle and her death
sublime. She loved the good, and all
the good loved her. But there is this
consolation, she can never suffer more
she can never feel again the chill of
death-never part again from those
she loves. Her heart can break no
more. She has shed her last tear,
and upon her beautiful brow has been
set the wondrous seal of everlasting
peace.
When the angel of death-the
masked and voiceless-enters the doors
of home, there comes with her all the
daughters of Compassion, and of these
'lONe anu uOpc IeuldlH oleNeI.
You are about to take this dear dust
home; to the home Of her girlhood; to
the place that was once my home.
You will lay her with neighbors that
have loved, that are now at rest You
will lay her where my father is Sleep
ing. All can say is:
Lay her 4 the dust,
And from her fair and unpolluted flesh
Let violets spring.
never knew never meta drawer
spirit than the one that once inhabited
this dear form of dreamless clay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09


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Paris and Berlin; he came near being per-
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in curing rheumatism and all blood diseases
is told in letter from his Office, O2 Wash
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He writes:
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s'My right hand had become almost use
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wish YOU much success.
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of by nv physicians. As last hope l
tried S. S. S. and soon found relief, and
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business. ! used five bottles.
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Treatise on Blooi and Skin Diseases
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
What Does Ignatius Sigh Fur,

Ignatius Donelly, who has unraveled
the mysteries of the tabled Atlantis, and
has discovered the cipher in Shake
speare's works, isnow trying to read the
cipher which controls monopolies of vari-
ous sorts. His course of training may help
him. but we doubt it. He is said to be
posing for the farmers support, with a
view to entering the Senatorial contest.
Here his skill in reading hidden mean
ings will find full play, but again, we
doubt if even his skill can discover any
meaning in the average senatorial
speech.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

There is boy in Yonkers years of
age who can blow by ear any tin horn
in the market.
Mr.. Albert Won Konigsberger Krautz,
recently-acquired citizen of this
country, has little daughter 10 years
of age who recently played the hose
on the piano, entirely without notes.
A 10-months-old baby in Augusta,
Me-, cries Historically every time she
hears "Sweet Violets." Such critical
judgment is wonderful at this age.
A Philadelphia boy. Charley Hoffen-
berg by name, lad of 6, can play one
of Chopin's waltzes so that the musical
enthusiast can not tell it from the
"Boulanger March"
1t is SAID of Wagner that when two
weeks old he yelled three acts of "Sieg-
fried" in an evening.
A member of the senior class at
Vassar College played the Battle of
Prague" from beginning to end IL
times in half hour last Tuesday eve
ming. This beats the record by seven
bars. life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

still true to his faith. 1t is poor time
to cry, wolf, when everything now de-
ponds on carrying out the scheme at all
costs. The result Of a panic now
would be appalling The tone of the
American press has been, from the first
rather hostile to the enterprise, and
they have thrown enough cold water
on the scheme to float the ships across
isthmus, had it been utilized. If M. de
Lesssps' work is stayed now for want
of support, the disaster to the French
people can hardly be measured. If. on
the other hand he gets the necessary
money, the probabilities seem to be
that he will yet succeed. 1t was inn
possible to predict at first how much
time and money and labor would be
consumed. AS impossible as to reckon
the amount of money that will accrue
in any given time from tho benefits of
the completed canal. When the canal
stretches from sea to sea, open to the
sky throughout its length, furnishing
communication with the Pacific at any
hour, under any condition of tides and
temporary currents; when Panama
Canal bonds are at par, doleful prophets
will have to eat their own words.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
The RnrIington System.

Since the advent of the Chicago. Bur-
lington & Northern Railroad into the
Northwest, employing as its trade
mark the words 1.-The Burlington, as
indicating the system" to which it be-
longs, considerable curiosity has been
manifested to know what is "The Bur-
lington System. It is a family of
railroads, SO to speak, and here they
are:
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy Rail-
road, the ''only and original 'Burling-
ton, and father of all, covering good
portion of Illinois and Iowa. 1850 miles.
Burlington & Missouri River Railroad,
in Nebraska, covering the greater part
of the state and stretching an arm west
ward TO Denver, $500 miles
Hannibal & st. Joseph Railroad, from
Hannibal to St.Joseph, Atchison & Kan
sas City, 300 miles.
Kansas City, st. Joseph & Council
Bluffs Railroad, 324 miles.
St. Louis, Keokuk & Northwestern
Railway, PIG miles.
Chicago, Burlington & Kansas City
Railway, 200 miles.
Chicago & Iowa Railroad, 107 miles.
Burlington & Western Railway, 105
miles.
Burlington & Northwestern Railway,
81 miles. And the
Chicago, Burlington & Northern Rail-
road.
Making grand total of 5000 miles of
splendidly equipped railroad, all welded
as parts of one great system. Any fur
Their information as to points reached,
etc., may be had by addressing w. JIG.
Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent c., B. & N.
r. r., St. Paul, MINI.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

applied. A deeper study of the selec-
ton and its figures of speech. historical
and literary illusions and style should
lead to fuller grasp of the thought and
feeling and consequently to a more clear
and appropriate expression of the same.
Endeavor % develope love for read
ing and taste for good literature.
Encourage home reading of good books
and periodicals.
Reading is far more important than
any other study pursued in school.
Whether we look at the knowledge to
be gained, the great use to be made of
it, or the pleasure, culture and protec-
ton it will afford, the conclusion is the
same; for in any one of these particulars
it will be of more value than auy two
other studies combined. No matter in
what study the pupil is engaged.
whether it be mathematics, history or
science. reading, transferring thought,
is the one great requisite, and the
measure of the students ability to
do this will be the measure
of his progress. Edward Everett says:
"Whoever has learned to read, posses
SEES the KEYS of all knowledge; and can,
whenever he pleases, not only unlock
the portals of her temple, but pene-
trate to the Utmost halls and sacred
cabinets When school-days are over,
a very little of the arithmetic will be
used, the algebra will be forgotten, the
philosophy laid on the shelf; but in the
perusal of the newspaper and periodical,
or works of biography, history, travel,
or general science; reading will be found
to be an acquisition of daily use and
profit. Reading must be priced as safe
gaurd against vice, ''for it will so oc-
cupy the time as to rob temptation of
half its power by stealing more than
half its opportunities. Reading affords
refined and elevating pleasure. one
that twill grow with what it feeds on"
and not only entertain but enlighten the
reveler. Reading affords invaluable
opportunities for culture by giving us
intercourse with the good and great of
all time, through the companionship of
books. Booksi What boon to man.
kind! In the words of Charming,
''books are the voices of the distant and
dead. and make us heirs of the spiritual
life of past ages. Books are the true
Jewelers.. They give to all who will
faithfully use them the society, the
spiritual presence, of the best and
greatest of our race
If we have awakened latent thought
in your mind in relation to the real
meaning, the object, the method OF
teaching, or the importance of our sub
ject, we are fully repaid for the hasty
preparation of this paper; and we
close with the hope that the day is not
far distant, when in district school and
high scool, more attention will be given
to the often neglected, but all important
subject of reading.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

WHAT IT IS-WHAT 1T DOES
Hoods Sarsaparila is made of Sarsapar-
lila, dandelion, Mandrake, Cherry bark
iva ursi, dock and other valuable med
icinal agents, long and favorably
known for their power in eradicating
disease and purifying the blood. 1t
will cure, when in the power of medi-
cine, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Dyspepsia
Headache, Constipation, Billiousness,
General Debility, Pains in the Back,
Kidney Complaint, Catarrh, Female
Weakness, Cancerous Humors, Humors
of the Face, Ringworm, Pimples, Ulcers
Sores, Tumors, Scald Head, and all
diseases arising from an impure state
of the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
made by G. |. Hood & Co, Lowell,
Mass. Sold by all druggists. 81; six
for So.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
Failure Of the Panama Canal.

NJ. de Lesseps' great canal scheme il
said to be on the verge of a mighty
collapse. According to the Londo,
Standard this collapse will bring ut.er
ruin to the French peasantry, and par
tial and temporary bankruptcy of the
government itself. Already 5000, 0O0,-
600 have been expended-"s in the
ditch at panama" according to the
popular idea, and now M. de Lesseps
is calling for more money to enable
him to carry on the work. But the
French government has refused his de-
mand and turns deaf ear to all his
entreatles. Ii is rather late in the day
to begin to realize the folly of the en-
terprise, If folly it be. To this canal
giaour, has been sacrificed, hundreds
of human lives and millions of money
and the only possible chance of redemp-
ton would seem TO be in further
prosecution of the project. The econ
omical, prudent peasantry of France
have risked all for their faith in NJ. de
Lesseps and his plan, and the French
government has risked much for his
support; the success of the canal will
be salvation financially for them, and
the only way out of the difficulty is in
the courage to See it through.
When the scheme was first projected
it was calculated that seven years
would be necessary for its completion.
The work was begun in January 1881
and the seven years are but just ended.
What great work was ever pushed
through as quickly, as the enthusiasm
and faith of its leaders predicted? NJ.
de Lesseps' belief in the final compile
ton OF this canal, at no very distant
day. is still firm. Those who examine
the work and view the obstacles through
the popular opinions of the press, be-
lieve it to be as hopeless a task as that
of cleaning the Augean stables. One
would suppose to read the accounts.
that for every dredgeful of soil taken
out. ten were pitched in. At first the
difficulties of excavation were less than
had been anticipated, as there was
more soil and less rock, and the rock
was less difficult to deal with. OF late.
greater obstacles have been encountered
but the protector of the enterprise is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
Drunkenness. or he Liquor Habit,
positively Cared by Administering
DIR HaineS' GOden Specific.

1t can be given in a cup of coffee or
tea without the knowledge of the per-
son taking it, is absolutely harmless and
will effecta permanent and speedy cure,
whether the patient is a moderate
drinker on an alcoholic wreck. Thou
Thousands of drunkards have been
made temperate men who have taken
Golden Specific in their coffee with
out their knowledge, and today
believe they quit drinking of their
own free will. 1T NEVER FAILS.
The system once impregnated with the
Specific it becomes an utter impossible
ity for the liquor appetite to exist. For
full particulars address GOLDEN SPEcI-
FIG Co, 185 Race Street.. Cincinnati.
Ohio
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
One Cent Postage.

A bill has been introduced in the
House of Representatives providing
for one cent postage on all local letters
in cities and towns where there is a
carrier delivery system. This is step
in the right direction and now our
Legislators should go a little further and
make one cent letter rates throughout
the United States. All previous re-
auctions have proved that the increase
in the number of letters sent keeps the
revenue about the same, and the Post
Office Department practically self sus-
tanning. One cent postage is what we
want.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
THE CHILD RECovERED.-My

THE CHILD RECOVERED My
little girl. aged seven years. was af-
flicted with severe cough and cold.
She could not sleep but coughed almost
necessarily. | was induced by friend
to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and was astoinshed at the immediate
relief it gave her and the cure it pro
duced. l would not be with out it in the
house for any price. have tried many
remedies for coughs and colds, bat this
is superior to anything | have ever
tried Prof. j. M. Mehan. Capital
City Commercial College, Des Moines,
Iowa. Sold by A. H. BARBER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
Not q Candidate,

We have learned from reliable
authority that Hon. P. A. Orion of Dar-
lington is not candidate for the NOM
ination for Congressman, and that the
mention of his name in this connection
is entirely without his sanction. 1t is
probable that the senatorial district
composed of the counties of Lafayette
and Green will unite upon Mr. Treat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

Hugh j. Gallagher. of Darlington,
who ran on the Democratic ticket for
congress in 1886, recently became in.
sane and was committed to the asylum
at Mendoza. At last accounts he was
much better and able to visit home, and
his complete recovery is hoped for. Mr.,
Gallagher is said to be gentleman of
excellent character, energetic and
capable in business and a ready and
fluent speaker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
THE EXCELLENT QUALITIES of

THE EXCELLENT QUALITIES of
the delightful liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs, commend it TO all who
suffer from Habitual Constipation, In
digestion, Piles, etc. Being in liquid
form and pleasing to the taste, HARM
less in its nature, strengthening as we'll
as cleansing in its properties. it is
easily taken By old and young, and
truly beneficial in its effects, and.
therefore, the favorite family remedy,
with the ladies and children.
who require gentle, yet effective,
lsxative. For sale byA. H. Bar Der.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

TRY ST. PATRICK'S PILLS and
compare their effect with any other
kind made. They contaia the good pro-
perties of the older preparations in the
market combined with the most valu-
ale medicines discovered IN modern
times. As a cathartc and liver pill, St.
Patrick's are perfection. Sold by A.
II. BARBER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
GRANT COUNTY TEACHERS Elk.
AMINATIONS.
Snrine Serias. 1885.

Work will commence at 10 a. m. of
the first day and at a. m. of the sec
ond day in each place. Evening ses-
slons for applicants for first and second
grade certificates will be held when nee
essary. Each person not already le-
gally qualified, who intends to teach in
this county during the coming summer
must select some one of these places for
his examination. Legal cap paper, pens
and good black ink should be brought
by each applicant, while text hooks,
note books and 'teachers examiners
are to be left at home or at boarding
places. The annual examination of pu-
pills for Common School diplomas will
be held Feb. 1917. Questions will be
sent to you. All school officers
and friends of Education are cordially
invited to attend any of these meetings.
Respectfully,
CHAs. L. HARPER, Co. Supt.
Lancaster, Wis, Jan. 20, 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

PECULIAR In the combination,
proportion. and preparation of its in
gradients, Hoods Sarsaparlla accom-
plishes cures where other preparation
entirely fail. Peculiar in its good name
at home, which is tower of strength
abroad, peculiar in the phenomenal
sales it has obtained. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the most successful medicine for
purifying the blood, giving strength,
and creating an appetite.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

SORE THROAT may be cured in a
few hours by applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm when the first symptoms APP
pear. If the case is a bad one, thoroughly
saturate flannel bandage with it and
apply to the throat, Chamberlains
Cough Remedy should be taken inter-
nally and a cure is certain. Sold by A.
H. BARBER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

ENGLISH SPAWN IMMINENT re-
moves all hard, soft, or calloused Jumps
and blemishes from horses, blood spawn,
curbs, splints, sweeney, STILES, sprains,
sore and swollen throat, coughs, etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottle. War
rented by Stone & Hassell, Druggists,
Lancaster, Wis. lDyl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

ITCH, NANCE AND SCRATCHES
of every kind on human or animals
cured in thirty minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by Stone & Hassell, Druggists, Lancas-
ter, Wis. 1871
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

The beading of an article in Phila-
delphia paper rivets our gaze. What
shall we do with $50. 900 dollars?n
We don't like to live on charity but If
you ind any difficulty in disposing of
1T, give it to us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

BEFORE YOU start on a journey go
and see A. II. BARBER and procure a
bottle of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is great safe
guard fer travellers and gives immediate
relief
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

Some days ago woman in Georgia
in sweeping the floor swept into the
fire a small dynamite cartridge which
put out one eye. Great pity to burn
that cartridge up, for it was nice toy
for the baby.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

The crown prince is pronounced by
his physician to be in more encourag-
ing condition. The disease. DR.. Mac
kenzie says looks less like cancer than
q month ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

Miss Cody, the daughter of the enter
prising Buffalo Bill, is described as
well-bred, quiet, but clever girl. and a
marked favorite in English society
during her fathers trip through the
United Kingdom.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

There is to be an exodus of negroes
from the Southern states to South
America. Col. A. A. Jones, of the
Indiana State Auditors Office, who was
engaged in the exodus of 1879. is the
leader of this movement. The first
party of emigrants will be on the road
by May 1st This will afford a solution
of the negro problem so far as this
portion OF the race is concerned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09
Slowly Qualifying.

Albany Journal: Judge Lamar is
reported to have finished Blackstone.
He is undecided whether to take up
Kent's Commentaries next or to learn
the last three amendments to the Con-
stltution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

Mrs. Logan is to receive pension of
g, 900 a year. and bill has passed the
senate giving the same amount of pen
sion to the widow of Gen. Frank 2. Blair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

1t is curious that the man who is al-
ways complaining about the small
amount of his earnings, is just the one
to demand more leisure time to spend
them in. - It'd Bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

Thomas Anderson, of West Haven.
Conn, and his brother. of Flushing,
L. l., are said to be the only living
memb ers of the once powerful Mo
hawk tribe of Indians. Thomas is SO
wears old.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

Somebody has been robbed by an ex-
policeman. We thought they got over
it when they got out of office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-09

Sampson Gollah, james Allgoner
and Pleasant Bumpass are names of
three candidates before Congress for
compensation for property taken during
the war. The best way to dispose of
them is say to each, Go liah! we don't
believe your property is All gone(r)
the best we can do for you is to drink
some Pleasant Bumpass to your future
prosperity.