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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-30
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and saturday at Z a. m. aud Arrives at Bloom
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S. JOHNSON, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-30
HIcAGo NORTHWESTERN R. r. TINE TABLE,
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF NAILS AT LAM
CASTER. WIS.,, POST OFFICE.

Office hours from a. N. to $500 p. m. Money
Order Department domestic and foreign opeI
rom a. m TO p. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-30
STAGE ROUTES.

CHAs. Burn. Assistant
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. STRANGER THAN FICTION. The Romance of a Mountain
 Maid. GREAT FLOODS IN THE WEST. A River Running With BIaz-
 ing Oil. DAVITT ON THE RESCRIPT. Alice HOyle ThOugE.Or ?
 be Ins@

TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION. A Romantic Tale With a Belle of the
 Moonshining District as the Central
 Figure.
 BOSTON, May 13.-The Globe has the fol- lowing story: In 1862 one Pr. Augustus Franklin came to Nantucket and soon became 8 leading light in society, gaining the conf- dence and esteem of all who knew him1 Finally he began to pay marked attention to a young lady who was handsome and well-to- do. He was accepted, the bridal prepara- tions were made and the day set, but the doctor suddenly appeared ill at ease. He sent word to his betrethed that the wedding could never take place and before the people of Nantucket could recover from their sur prise he sold out his lucrative business and left Nantucket. Sixteen months later he returned and attached to his card inform ing the public of his return to practice was the announcement that he would resume the family name" of Franklin Augustus Ellis. Ellis change of name created a sensation, but his business increased and he continued to make money. He had, however, become addicted to the use of morphine, and so firm hold had the habit taken that he died from it's effect in Worcester, May 24th, 1884. His remains now lie in the cemetery there. He left will by which three sisters were bequeathed some $15, ,OOO. The sisters attorney, Geo. H. Newton of Monson, who visited California last October, chanced to meet Mr. E. M. Cleveland, former acquain- tance of Dr. Ellis, who told the attorney. greatly to his surprise, that the doctor had been married in 1850 to one Martha Pify, daughter of 8 wealthy widow of Saylesville, Ala, by whom it was ascertained he had one daughter. Also that on May 9th, 1861, the doctor had suddenly deserted his wife and her mother, taking with him the pro- ceeds of the sale of the latter's plantation, some $6,000, and had never afterward been seen by them. MT. Newton secured the assist ance of O. E. Hall, of Collinsville, Ala, who in January last succeeded in tracing the long lost daughter to one of the ''moonshining" districts of Tennessee. She was scantily clothed, and her appearance indicated that she had been subjected to all the drudgery that could be imposed upon her, and that she had practically been the slave of an old and eccentric " moonshiner," although her character was above suspicion. She told MT. Hall that her mother had been dead about eleven years. She was brought to Collinsville, where she was at once iden- tihed by her aunt on account of her striking resemblance to her mother. The clergyma'. who married Dr. Ellis and several witnesses of the marriage have been found, and steps will be taken at once to secure for the young lady her rightful share of her fathers estate
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
FERRIS ON THE LAY.
A Sensational Story In Connecti
 With Broker Hatch,s Death.

A Sensational Story I'm ConnectioR
 With Broker Hateh's Death.
 NEW YORK, May 13.-Detective Clarke of the Coleman House says that on the night of Broker Hatch's mysterious death "Brother-in- law'' Ferris came to him in an excited man. ner and said: sCome with me quick. l have big case." He took Clarke to Mme. Fanny's restaurant, pointed out Hatch and Mrs. Scofeld and engaged the detective to watch them and report at Ferris office the next day. Clarke saw the couple leave the restaurant and walk to the Seofeld resi- dence, Hatch stopping several times and hid ing under the deorsteps of the houses along the route as if he feared that he was being watched. When they finally entered the house about l o'clock Clarke went home. The next day Ferris met Clarke with the words, sDid I not tell you it was a big casea' The detective thinks that either Ferris had hand in the events of that night or that he wished to get Clarke as a witness and was himself interested in the black mailing scheme of threatened divorce on the part of Scofield
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
The Losses Foot Up Three Hundred
 Thousand Dollars.

PHILADELPHIA, May 13.-The large brick building which contained the steel works and rolling mill of Disston's extensive saw works at Tacony was burned this morning. Loss $300,000 insurance $190,000. The building was 400x160 feet and 250 persons were employed, all of whom will be thrown out of work for some time, while sixteen hundred others are more or less affected. The mill was the most complete of it's kind fn the country.
 Littlewood Wins the Walking Match.
 NEW YORK, May 13.-The walking match ended at 10 o'clock last night with George Littlewood, of England, the winner, but ten miles behind Champion Albert's great record. The final score stood: Littlewood, 611 miles, 2 laps; Guerrero, 5S9 miles, laps; Herty. 573 miles, 5 laps; Noremac, 533 miles, 2 laps; Golden, 530 miles, 2 laps; Campana, 3S0 miles, 2 laps; Hughes, 495 miles, 4 laps.
 The feet of Littlewood, the winner of the six days walking match, are in terrible condition from blisters, but otherwise he is all right. He goes to England in few days, but says that in the fall he will challenge any man to race from $5, ,000 to S10,000 a side. Guerrero on the other hand is perfect ly fresh and says the only trouble with him was a rush of blood to the head In the fall he will challenge any man to run from fifty to one thousand miles for any amount. destrians are all in fair condition. The to- tai receipts of the race were $15 ,S96. 50, of which half is divided among the walkers. Littlewood gets $3, 974 12 Guerrero $1 ,599, ,65, Herty Sl, 1928, Noremac s794. .82 and Gold en $397 Al
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
Two Real Bsnaparses i'm Washington.

From the Washington Star
 Two striking figures have become familiar to people along the fashionable part of Rhode Island avenue and out Fourteenth street. They are always on horseback, sweeping along at brisk trot or csnter, and whisking around corners with a reckless grace
 The one is a man of striking appearance, in high military boots and with the strong face of soldier. His heavy shoulders bend forward in an un-American fashion for riding, but his strong limbs and the bold carriage of his head attest that he would be an erect as figure dismounted, and when his horse comes to stand he sits his saddle as erect as a statue His large round head is set firmly, and his heavy black moustache, brushed straight out on either side and waxsd at the ends in the military style of France, and 8 black goatee drawn down and waxed in the same style, give him fierce ex- presslon, and bring to mind histo- rio portrait His mount is a blood bay of large build, which carries him at sweeping trot.
 The companion who gallops on smaller an- final at his side is 8 little old lady, with sn abundance of iron grsG hair, and features that always attract attention. She is dar- ing rider as well as good one, and she often presses her horse to a more reckless pace than is his wont. Sometimes they are aecompan- Jed by young girl, apparently their daugh- ter. Nearly every day in the winter, when less enthusiastic horsemen restricted their equestrian exercises to the quadrangle of the riding academy, these two would face the cutting wind with dash that showed them seasoned to the sport.
 The mans striking resemblance to Napo- leon III. marks him at once for one of that stock. They are Col. Jerome Bonaparte's and Mme. Ronaparte. It is Nme. Bonparte's love of this exercise that swings her husband SO often into the saddle. This active out door life gives her youthful color that dis putes the accusation of her gray hair. The Colonel's hair is tinged with gray. Every one at all familiar with the portrait of the last Emperor of France is struck with the re- semblanoe between the faces. Col. Bona parte rides better horse, but he is not ss graceful rider as his wife.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
AN UNTImKLX ENID.
A Young Married Woman Makes a
 Death He'd Confession to Her Hus-

Young Married Woman Makes a
 Death He'd Confession to Her Hus-
 band.
 WATERBURY, May 13.-Mrs Priscilla Hen derson, wife of prominent business man of this place, died few days ago. There have been many rumors connected with her death which her friends denied, but now they ad- init that she was practically murdered. She was taken suddenly ill and a physician who was called could do nothing for her. He found the cause of her death and notified the medical examiner so as to get her post-mor- tenn statement He was too late.
 Coroner Mix was notified and on thorough ly Investigating the case found that Mrs. Henderson had died of malpractice. He found that she had told her husband that she was going to a certain doctor, but he tried to dissuade her and thought he had. She went, however and did not let him know of 1t. Just before she died she made confession to her husband that she had been to the doctor and had submitted to an operation by regu- :larly practicing physician. As no one went
 with Mrs. Henderson to the doctors the cor oner could not order an arrest.
 The autopsy showed that Mrs. Henderson had been operated upon in horrible manner and had literally been butchered. She was twenty four years old, the daughter of we'll to-do parents and has always moved in good society. Her husband is almost distracted over her untimely end.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
THR DEFENSES OF ENGLAND Lord Churchill Claims They Are not
 Adeouate,

LONDON, May 13.-In connection with the recent assertions of the Daily Telegraph with reference to the army and navy Lord Ran dolph Churchill has written letter to that paper in which he says: Your statements are supported by the highest military author- ity to greater extent than either you or the public appear to be aware. He re- fers to the inquiry made and quotes the replies of the Duke of Cambridge justi- flying the Telegraphs statements, which he says form an instructive commentary upon the present system of war office administra- tion, which continues to spend about e20,- O00, ,00O yearly, mostly derived from taxation and which may claim lasting glory for having produced these sublime results. The Duke of Cambridge adheres to the state ments made by him before the committee, continues Lord Randolph, and the premier instead of permitting Lord Wolseley would better have treasured and soothed the ptfblic mind if he had been able to disprove and re- flute the strong and unqualified condemnation of our military condition which has been given to Parliament itself by the highest military authority.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
A RIVER OF BURNING OIL. Thousand of Barrels Of the Fluid Fired
 by LfghtnlnE.

OIL CITY, Pa, May 13.-Lightning yester- day struck a twenty thousand barrel tank be- longing to the Keystone Refining company located on Oil creek about two miles north of this city. The tank contained about fifteen thousand barrels of oil and at 10:30 this morning the petroleum boiled over and ran into the creek and down stream about three quarters of mile. Fortunately strong wind forced the burning oil to the opposite bank, thus saving the works of the Pennsyl- vania Refining company, the Continental Oil company and the Union Refining company The overflow, however, ignited another tank containing thirty thousand barrels. Great fears are entertained ft the safety of the city wheu this tank boils over. Every precaution has been taken to avert the catastrophe, but the wind is changing and blowing towards the city, and should the overflow be large one great loss must ensue. All available hose in the city, public and private. has been pressed into service,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
Quarrel Ends in Murder.

AUGUSTA, Me-, May 13.-A quarrel occur red here late Saturday night on the railroad track above the depot between two young men named William Hopkins and James Getchell. Blows were exchanged. Hopkins was knocked down and his head struck on the track, fracturing his skull. He died at o'clock Sunday morning. Getchell has been arrested. He states that Hopkins struck the first blow. Public sympathy is with Getchell who is well known in the city and has the reputation of being peaceable and well dis posed. It is thought he acted under very strong provocation without thought of fata result. Hopkins has borne the reputation oi being quarrelsome and few weeks ago was arrested for an assault upon hostler.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
AmethodI.t Ma,. ueettnr,

NEW YORK, May 13.-A Methodist mass meeting was held at the Metropolitan Opera House this evening, the audience completely filling the building. Rev. Dr. MeChesney opened the meeting with hymn and prayer, and introduced Bishop Warren of Denver, who preached from the text, "Seek ye first the Kingdom. of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.' The bishops view of heaven is that it contains nothing material, but is state of riphteousuess
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
The prestdentatOak View.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The President and Mrs. Cleveland will take possession of Oak View this week. President Cleveland has but two engagements for the summer outside of Washington. On June 21st he will go to Germantown, Pa., and attend the 250th anniversary of the Presbyterian church. On Decoration day he will be in New York and Brooklyn and take part in the celebra- tion of the Grand Army in both those places. On June 1st he will be the guest of the Man haitian club of New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
Waamft

WANTED.
 A SITUATION by a young man as oooob.,.. A has had long experience; wiIline ia nsL hfLa' self generally useful Can furnish good referencaa Please call at oiences. my14 1ts 586 GRANT AvENr-r
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14

WANTED, A N experienced cook Apply in the evening at AA Any14 StT 63 WHITNEY AVENIIE
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
TKLRGRAPHRC JOrTINGS.

The members of the Supreme court were in consultation all Saturday afternoon, and have undoubtedly acted on the telephone ap- peal The decision will be announced to- day.
 Joseph Brunswick, the eldest of the three Brunswick Brothers, the well known billiard table makers, died early yesterday morning at Chicago. He was born in Switzerland sixty five years ago.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
WATER FOUR TO SIX FEET DEEP.

Great Damage Done by Rains and
 Overflow of Rivers.
 ST. LOUIS, May 13.-Advices from the Red River country report that the damage done to the inhabitants of the Red River valley during the past ten days is almost be- yond contemplation and the overflow the largest since 1843. Most of the plantations near the river have been covered with water four to six feet deep, and cribs, barns and many miles of fences have been washed down and carried away. Many of the peo- pie have lost their household furniture, pro- visions and corn. In several places the river water extended from the hills of Arkansas to the hills of Texas, ten to four teen miles. At West Norwood negro was drowned yesterday while trying to swim from the overflow. Two white men were drowned in Mill creek and quite number of other deaths are reported. Planting in the bot toms will all have to be done over again.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
General State News.

The birch oil distillery of E. w. Staples, of Essex, was recently burned, causing loss of $2, 200. On the same day MT. Staples son had his leg broken and shortly afterwards two of his horses died. The farmers in the neiphborhood are aiding Mr. Staples
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
rI,s, Rehan Aver,. Pon,c

LONDON, May 13.-During the perform ance of Augustin Daly's company at the Gae ty Theater yesterday afternoon scare was caused by the sudden extinction of the cleo tric lights. Miss Ada Rehan reassured the audience and averted panic, and the play uroceeded
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14

has been no loss of life nor great dam age to property. At this point the river is fully seven miles wide. The area of farm land in the Missouri bottoms submerged is estimated at fifteen thousand acres and a continuance of the floods will result in an approximated loss to the farming communi- ty of that region of at least $300, ,000.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
morocco ApoIosizes to America.

LONDON, May 13.-A dispatch from Gib- raltar to the Exchange Telegraph company concerning the settlement of the dispute be- tween the United States and Morocco says: After the withdrawal of the claims for a money indemnity an apology was rendered to the American consul and orders were given for the immediate relief of the persons whose arrest gave rise to the trouble.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
.Ube Fmperor rTuch Retter,

BERLIN, May 13.-The Emperor was much better to-day. He will soon be visited by Prof. Virchow. The Emperor arose at ter o'clock this morning and was dressed for tht first time since the last crisis. He theI walked to his study unassisted. His strength is increasing. He passed better night than ordinarily.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.

Harbormaster McNeil of Bridgeport is in terested in having the oyster boats, tugs and other craft in and about the harbor take conspicuous part in the proposed Fourth of July celebration. His idea is to @ have these form 8 line below Seaside Park on the even ing of July and shoot off fireworks of all kinds from their decks.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
HIS COMPANION SAVES HIM,

Al. Golden and William Mclaughlin of Bridgeport were out fishing in boat Thurs. day, when Mclaughlin fell overheard and became entangled in the line. He was drawn under water, but was finally dragged into the boat by Golden in an exhausted condition.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14

George A. Haines, formerly in the employ of the Southern N E. Telephone company here, arrived in Bremen, Germany, Saturday on visit to his brother Frederick, who will return to America with him in the c.il
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
Fourteen Feet Above Low Water
 Mark

BURLINGTON, Ia., May 13.-The river rose nine inches here in the twenty-four hours ending last night, and is still rising rapidly. It is now fourteen and half feet above low water mark. The, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy has abandoned trains between Bur lington and Keokuk, and will probably be compelled to withdraw it's trains from the Central has abandoned trains east of Keiths- burg.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
Defenses on the Thames

LONDON, May 13.-The government has ordered that two moderate thirty-ton guns be mounted on the central bastion facing the sea at Sheerness. Other measures of defense will be adopted on the Thames.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
Eat and Re Merry.

But there are thousands of poor sufferers who cannot do this. They are dyspeptics. Let them Paine's Celery Compound. It restores perfect digestion, so that the dys- peptic can sfeat and be merry" like other folks. m14 3teod
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
rhe New Haven Prohibition Club.

The New Haven Prohibition Club.
 The New Haven Prohibition club will hold 8 special business meeting to consider mat ters of importance at Prohibition headquar- ters, 746 Chapel street, at 8o'clock this even- ing. A full attendance of the members is de- sired.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
Skin Diseases Five Years Cured

nIkRPLES, black-heads chapped and oily skin fIW prevented by CUTICURA INDICATED SoAp.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
Nearly Five Thonaand KmIerants.

NEW YORK, May 13.-There were 4,7l3 immigrants landed to-day at Castle Garden from the steamers named below: Island, from Copenhagen, 672; City of Chester, from Liverpool, 1,0S2; Corhar, from Naples, l, ,528; L. Bourgogne, from Hayre, 693; Sor- rento, from Hamburg, 749.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14

CLARETS! We are now bottling California Claret and Bur We receive this direct from California It is very rich. There is none in the market that can com
 Case. Chateau Roland quarts, S3.59
 hints 450 A large stock and assortment of Barton x Cues tiers celebrated Clarets from $7 to S25 per case
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14

hs=A House has IA rooms furnace set range, hot
 ::: and cold water bath, water closets, set tubs
 ssl in laundry. Barn for six horses and carri- ages and other outbuildngs; about seven CD acres land fruit, chestnut groves, summer houses, etc, etc One short block from horse cars and within ten minutes walk of Savin Rock shore. Will be sold low if sold soon, the owner having no further use for 1t.
 Enquire of
 s. B. OViatt, S7 Church street, an2s1m New Haven, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
A WIDE AWAKE SCHOOL,

Full of push, energy and reliable, with high standing among business men, is the one for young ladies and young men to attend Such is Gaffey's Select School of Shorthand and Typewriting per manenty established at 49 Church street. In ses nings for the benefit of those who employed days
 We alive to the interests of our pupils and spare no pains expense in giving them the best instruction and securing them good positions when they become competent. Pupils can enter at any time and new ones are entering every week, taking the places of those going out to positions.
 Call or send for interesting catalogue Instruc- ion by mail to those living out of the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
snieida af Hartford.

HARTFORD, May 13.-John A. Miller, a saddler forty-six years old, committed suicide today by throwing himself into the Connec- ticut. He had been drinking and was prob ably delirious. He was widower and leaves two children who reside with his brother in Newark N J.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
JOHNSON 6 BROTHER,

LiebOtschaner Lager!
 We are sole agents for it's sale in New Haven We regard it the best American Lager made Guinness Dublin Stout, McMulen's white label Bass,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
The SerXia Not Disabled.

NEW YORK, May 13.-The captain of the steamer La Bourgogne, which arrived to-day from Havre, reports that he passed the Ser via of the banks Friday afternoon. She was not disabled and will doubtless arrive to- morrow.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
SCHOOL BOOKS.

MYEw and second hand-foreign stamps and rare my4 27 Center street
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
WESLEYAN APPOINTMENTS.

Appointments at Wesleyan for junior de- bates and declamations are as follows: De- baters, J. E. Loveland, H. s. Noe, A. W. Partch, w. E. Smyzer; declaimers, F. M. Davenport, G. NJ. Hughes, H. F. Mander- vile, E. E. Matthews, w. C.. Prentice W. w. Thompson /; freshmen declaimers, L. H. Andrews, H. S. Eaton, A. E. Hancock, R. B. Hubbard
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14

WANTED. A SITUATION by a respectable Swedish girl to IA do general housework in a small private fam. fly Inquire upstairs at 16 ST. JOHN STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-14
more Powerful Than Dynamite.

PARIS, May 13.-Experiments with "be1- lite," a new explosive invented by Lamm of Stockholm, show that it is more powerful than dynamite, but it's explosion is auieter.