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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
She Went On to Saw.

She began in shy. shrinking, STAN
mcring sort of way, and his heart gave
a great leap year bound, for he loved the
girl with that mad devotion which heir
esses alone can inspire But he was too
poor and proud to say so.
'Er-Mr. Sampson" she said, II trust
that you will pardon me-er-that is,
overlook what I--um-if you would
consider" Then she stopped in shy
distress
pray go on, Miss Clara. he said very
hoarsely, at the same time hitching his
chair; you were about to say"
81 was about to say, Mr.. Sampson, that
our clock is nearly an hour slow, and it is
really getting very late"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

He "saw the Editor and Paid for It.
Herr Won Schooner, the Austrian dep,
uty who some months ago broke into q
newspaper office with a gang Of rowdies
and assaulted the editor and staff, was
sentenced for this offense to four months
Imprisonment 'sharpened by two fast
days month, also to loss of political
rights for five years and to degradation
from his rank as a nobleman The SEN
fenced was confirmed by the Court of APP
peals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
A Bad Omen.

Visitor (who expects to stay to dinner)
DO you think, really, that it Is bad
omen when there are thirteen Mt the Ia
ble2
Mrs. Yerger = Yes, if there's only
victuals enough for twelve.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

A white horse knocked down a red
headed girl in the streets Of New York
and tramped on her. 1t is generally
believed that the white horse was mad
because the red-headeds girl wouldn't
notice him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

The Republicans Of the Third District
of Tennessee have nominated ii. Clay
Evans, formerly Of Platteville' WIS.,
| for Congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

Hotel BLOOMINGTON HOTEL, JOSEPH
Donnelly, Proprietor, Bloomington, Wis. Hav
NJ rcftted and built ample room for the accom-
mediation OF guests, | am now prepared to &C
sommodate them with well-fnrnished rooms
good beds aud well-supplied tables. Sample
rooms. Attentive hostlers. Good stahline.
A good Livery in connection with Hotel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
HIAZEE GREEN.

Hotel -FENNnIoRE HOUSES S. w. Rogers,
Proprietor Bus to and from 81 trains Good
Stable and Livery in connection. First class
sample rooms and every accommodation Good
meals, comfortable rooms and cszy parlors.
44-51y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

Agent K. S. MORSE, Beetown, General
Collecting Agent. Notary Public and Insurance
Agent Business promptly attended to.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

Agent-R. BUGGINs, Mt. Ida, Grant Co.,
Wis, Notary Public and Conveyance. Colec-
tons a specialty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
THE HERALD JOB DEPARTMENT
CITY GUIDE.

LAEcAsTERLoDaEA. F. & A. NJ meets first and
Ihird Saturdayin eachmsnth at p. m, in Budd
hl0rk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
ROSCOEsEL.

Attorney -JoHN d. WILSON. Boscobel,
Wis. Attorney and Counselor at Law. viii
practice in all Wisconsin Courts and in the
United States Court, makes Collections and
transacts business promptly. Office over Ruka
Bros hardware store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

GRANT CHAPTER. Regular convocationsecond
nd fourth Tuesday of each month at p. M, IN
Rndd hlnck
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

Agent-JEssE Brooks. Couveyancer,
Collecting Agent and dealer in Real Estate. I'll
Ties investigated. Loans negotiated. Blooming
ton. Wisconsin. 49u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Entered tthe Post ofice, in Lancaster, wis. ,as
second-class matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
pEATTgsysLl.E.

---@l0--00-~O--~O---0---0-
AtiOrneys--A. w. 81 w. Il. BELL, At
torneys at Inv Flatteville. Wis. Also General
Collecting Agents. Office in Washburn & Bros
Block. Main Street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
BLOOMINGTON.

Attorney Murphy & Gardner Att'ys at
Law ana General Collection Agent, Platteville,
Wis. Speaks German and English 9y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE l. o. o. F.. Meets
every Wednesday at 7:S0p. m. in Odd Fellows
iInn Manila efrnnf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

HoteI-PARK HOUSE, A. w. Moore, Pro.
prietor, Piatteville, Wis. The house has beer
lately reitted and refurnished throughout ant
no pains win be spared to accommodate guests
Good stabling attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

Tom Cox PosT. No. 1872, G. A. r. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday nights Of each month
in Rudd Block. Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

Attorneys CARTER Il CLEARY, Attor-
neys at Law Patteyille, Grant Co, Wisconsin.
Practice in all the courts of the state onlceover
Hodges & McCarns Bank.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURcH. Corner JEFF
ferson and Oak streets. Services, st 1880 a. m.
aud Z D. m. Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

CITY LIBRARY. Court house. Open Wednes
lay afternoon and Saturday afternoon and even
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

CATHOLIC CHURCH. CornerJcferson and Cher
~ streets. Services at 1880 q. m. and p. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

FIDELITY LoDaE 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, 1888-08-02

Photographer Is. VAN DE WALL,
photographer. Gallery two doors west OF Post
Office. Lancaster Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

SYLVAN CANT, M. w or A. Meets LIST and Sd
Fridays Of each month in Budd Block, Madison
street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

LANCASTER LODGE l. o. G. T. Meets every
Tuesday at Z p. M. in Budd block Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURoH Corner Mons
roe and Cherry streets. Services 1920 o. IN. and
p. m. Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

LANCASTER COUNCIL r. It. Meets first Thurs
lay OF each month in Budd block. Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

COEGREGATIoEAL CHURCH. Corner Madison
and Cherry streets. Services at 1880 =. m. and
D. m. Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02

attorneys bushnell AND WATKINS,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Cen
the State and United States Courts. Office in
Lancaster. Wis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23
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The Refusal of the Sioux.

The unexpected independence of the Sioux
warriors has somewhat disarranged the
scheme for settling their followers in fixed
hapltations where progress in civilization
might begin. The scheme was conceived by
congress In spirit Of justice and wisdom,
there Is no reason to doubt, and it is to be
regretted that any hindraDces should be in
the way, either because of the remembrance
OF former acts of bad faith on the part of the
government, or on account of the ambitions
Of the chiefs, who would lose their prestige
with the decay Of the tribal and reservation
systems. Some of the chieftains who visited
Washington seem to be very able sayages,
men whose influence, If exerted in behalf of
the intended reforms, would have been Of
great advantage to the government. Chief
John Grass, in spite of his very common
place name, impressed the officials at the
Capital as being very able man. He is de-
scribed as tall, straight as an arrow, broad
shoudered, and grave. lie has a square
forehead, an aquiline nose. and piercing
black eyes. His manner is slow ank deliber-
ate. Every statement was delivered with
great impressveness, and he did not make a
single gesture throughout the talk. He felt
himself, too. public servant, bound to act
honestly for the good of his people, if we
may judge from his speech as reported in the
newspaper TRANSACTIONS. 81 come of a line
Of Sioux chiefs" he said, 'and, unlike some
OF the other representatives, / am Il yiug to
save portion of the reservation, which is
really the home Of my people. For many
generations my forefathers have been buried
in the beautiful valley of the Moreau, which
belongs by hereditary right to my band, the
Blackfeet Sioux In this controversy my
people are appealing to me to save their
homes. The people will follow as the chiefs
lead in the matter. There will be no trouble
The Indians do not fight as they once did
Close rooms and too much herding together
have taken the spirit out of them. When
they ate wild meat and slept in the teepees
they were hardy and strong. OF late they
are becoming less and less powerful. The
Indians are as last beginning to think fol
themselves, and in this direction their saliva.
ton lies" Unfortunately it seems that the
exercise of this power to think for them
| selves by the chiefs at Washington has led
to delay and embarrassment in great step
forward for the Indians. Until the tribal
relations and communal systems of land
holding are broken up and the Indians are
settled as freeholding agriculturalists, little
advancement can be expected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

United States senators, viz: Messrs. vance anu
hansom and Others in which the glsSs oi sneaI
discourse TO favor policy OF taIn lor Ies5
nue. only and for the removal OF taxation on all
articles consumed by the masses that are pro-
duced by Yankee manufacturers" and that the
farmer was taxed to the death on all articles OF
daily consumption and wearing apparel, utensils,
wagons, etc, and that the farmer derived no ben,
eft from protective tariff, but on the other hand
was being ruined by the protection policy ito sup
port Northern manufacturers and Northern me
chcnfcs,' and appealing to them TO put down the
protectionists by their votes If they could, and II
not by that vote 10 fieht for it, and that failure
on their part to obtain by their vote the admission
of foreign products and foreign-made goods, pro-
duced by pauper labor, free OF duty, meant 'reco-
luton" as they did not propose to support
Northern mechanics" In the attainment of high
wages maintained by the policy ow in force; and
that If the removal Of tax ON an article and its
admission free Of duty did result in reduction of
wages 1t was small concern to them as long as
they could purchase in cheap market.
This is hardly the style of reasoning adopt
ed by Col. Thomas Wentworth Higgnson
when he advocates charge of the tariff be-
fore his neighbors ip Massachusetts, but
both lines of argument lead in the same d.
raafion
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23
About sponees

'The only place in this country where
sponges are to be obtained is off the Florida
Keys" said big New York dealer in the
article to World reporter. They are also
found among the islands of the West Indies
and in the Mediterranean Sea. They also
abound in the Greek and Turkish archipel-
agoes. The natives dive for them, and some
times they go down in from thirty to forty
fathoms of water. The divers live only a
short time, and after five or six years become
blind and deaf-rhat is. If they are not eaten
by the numerous sharks that abound In these
waters. They are lazy set Of men, and after
they get their vessels well provisioned will
not work until their supply is exhausted.
Then they will work until they obtain good
cargo, and then dispose of it on the outer
islands. Six to eight men 90 on each vessel
They 1--we on fruit, drink wine and banker
after the society of females"
SIS the sponge of animal growth?"
THAT'S the question which, after an ex-
haustive scientific discussion in this city
some years ago, resulted in the conclusion
that it is. In its original state the sponge re-
sembles the bl0wfish in It's appearance.
When it is first taken from the water it has
pulpy flesh. and it is laid on the shore and
CONcIeu Will IusneS Until Inc rays OF the sun
burn the flesh off Then it is put in shallow
water and Graded"
What are the different grades of sponges.
and whence do they Gomez"
'SheepS wool, grass, velvet ana reef
sponges can be obtained on the Florida sea-
coast. Sleeps wool also comes from Nassau,
but 1t is not as good as the Florida article.
1t has large pores. The grass, velvet, reef
and wire sponges can also be obtaineu at
Nassau. The wire sponge is not sold for
use. The Mediterranean sponge is known
as the Turkish bath spongein this country
and as the ,honeycomb Ia Europe. 1t is
brought to this market after. undergoing the
process above described, and bleached here.
The bleaching is done by the use of manga
nate of potash. After this is applied the
sponge is placed in cleansing acids, washed
in salt water, and finally colored to the de-
sired tint by solution of common washing
soda. From Nassau we also receive the silk,
surgeons large cup. eye-cup, toiletand Zamo-
ca sponges."
What are the finest sponges, and where
do they come from?"
They are known as cup-sponges, and we
get them from the Greek archipelago. The
sponges used in hospitals are the small sur
geon and abdominal, and they are rapidly
being their substitute The Sponge now
made for medical use is called sponge tent.
1t is made OF reef sponge, and is used for
cleaning out wounds and also in obstetrical
cases. The sponge is an article none cf
which goes to waste The clippings are used
by rail engineers for packing journal boxes ;.
Il suppose there are no tricks in the
trade ?''
'Oh, yes, there are. The sponge can be
easily doctored. Common grass sponges are
frequently bleached and put on the market
as Turkish goods. So neat is the work that
even druggists cannot detect the difference .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

Henry c. Lea appears to be about the
only one of the leaders of the Mugwumps of
1884 who resents in any considerable measure
the recreancy of the President to his civil
service reform pledges. The rest of them
admit it, some mildly censure it, but all
of them propose to give him an OPP
portunity to prove recreant again. Mr.
Lea, however, is Of different mind. "In
1884" he says, II strove for the success OF
Grover Cleveland, and have never repented
of it, for 1t seemed the best of the alterna-
tives offered. To-day stand where stood
in 1884, and Idenounce Mr.. Cleveland be-
cause he has proved false to all his pledges
made to secure the Independent vote which
elected him, and because his reelection
would mean the indefinite postponement OF
reform"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

The Bangor Commercial in the course of a
moving appeal for funds for the Democratic
national committee, remarks that the COM
mittee has to depend upon the people for its
money. there being no rich Democratic mon
opolists to con ribute. Have then Hayemeyer
crowd, and the Hon. Frank Jones, and Col.
w. L. Scott, who boasts that he controls more
miles of railroad than any man in the country,
turned their backs on the Democracy? And
how about Seven Mule Barnum, who was in
Washington the other day bleeding govern
ment clerks both male and female2 Has he
pocketed the funds and cleared outp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

brocaded floral designs, always in delicate
lines, are very elegant Others are in stripes
showing frisee and larmure effects. There
are rich fabrics in old rose color, shrimp
pink. pomme or apple green, slate and apple
green, pearl gray satin, with blackbirds on
scarlet brocaded in black and white sprays.
Ihere are broad stripes in pstachio and pale
pun, Drocaded, cashmere colored stripes,
embroidered silk and wool Bengalnes for
evening dresses. All these are imported
goods After their arrival in this country
they are photographed and the figures are
reproduced in domestic productions, such as
the thin curtain or scarf silks and fOnlards.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

''Gen Neal Dow of Kentucky, according
to the New York World, sat on the platform
at one Of the meetings OF the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union in NewYork.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23
Southern Anti-Protec,Ion Aro,,,,.,.

Soo'"efh Antt-Protection Argument.
IL might at first thought seem unnecessary,
so long as there is ticket labelled "Demo.
cratic" in the field, for Democratic orators IN
waste any time discussing the tariff issue in
States of the Solid South like the Carolinas.
But North Carolina once had a large Wing
element; and it still has great natural re-,
sources awaiting development by industry.
Tradition and opportunity there are on the
side of protection If the sentiment of the
dominant party is pretty thoroughly against
1t; and the Democratic leaders do not feel
safe in letting the protective idea 20 unchal-
lenged, or in letting it appear as anything
but Northern abomination. A correspond
ent of the Albany Journal gives this descrip-
tion of an economic argument heard on the
North Carolina stump;
had the opportunity OF listening during the
past two days to speeches by North Carolina's
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

At last Congress has adjourned after the
longest session in the history of the govern.
ment. 1t will be remembered on account of
the passage by the House of the Mills tariff
bill, measure that makes a radically new
departure in tariff legislation. and which
has in large measure fixed the issues
of the present Presidential canvass. In
deed the Mills bill and the regular appro-
priation bills nearly cover the important
matters upon which Congress has spent its
time. As sessions Immediately preceding
Presidential are certain to be. this session
has been rather political than business
one, that is to say, all measures have been
scrutinized to ascertain their probable effect
upon the impending national political con.
test. AT the next session undoubtedly much
more will be accomplished in much less
time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

The story the Democrats are now telling
to the effect Blaine's visit to Indiana was
very distasteful to Harrison and Harrison's
nearest friends, does not jibe very well with
that other story that Harrison was Mr..
Blaine's legatee at the Chicago convention,
and his nomination was dictated by Mr.
Blaine. The reason is undoubtedly that both
are lies, and lies never fit into one another.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

Gen. Greeley says rs per cent. of the
weather bureaus predictions last year were
verified. This is trifie better than three
out of four. Probably this is better than
the general public supposed. But it leaves a
pretty wide margin of error. An extension
of the system and the location of stations at
new points will undoubtedly in the future
very much improve the service.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

Chairman Quay has made very elaborate
preparations TO defeat Democratic attempts
at fraud in New York city. He says that he
has been told by Democrats that over 1S 900
illegal votes were thrown for the Democratic
ticket in that city four years ago. Even if
the fraudulent Democratic vote this year
amounts to 10000 he believes the Republicans
will win. But he intends, and believes he
will be able. to cut it down far below that
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

What has become of all the civil service
reform associations? Why don't some of
them prosecute the President for contribut-
ing money for campaign purposes contrary
to law? Why do not they prosecute Seven
Mule Barnum for assessing government
clerks? Have they entirely gone out OF
husiness?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

The Boston Globe is administering tremen-
dous doses of consolation to its downhearted
Democratic constituency. 1t tells them that
not only are New York, New Jersey. Con-
necticut and Indiana doubtful, but New
Hampshire, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan,
Minnesota and Illinois are doubtful also.
In the face of the great victory which the
Democrats won in Maine it seems strange
that the Globe should leave out that State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23

President Cleveland is reported to have
said that he intends to send vigorous tariff
message to Congress next December because
In his opinion the financial condition which
will then confront the country will be the
same as last December, only aggravated by
the accumulated surplus of another year.
But perhaps Mr.. Cleveland is relying too
much on the:policy Of nourlshing the surplus
hitherto pursued by those who wish pre-
text for assaulting the tariff. There may be
no large surplus remaining from the reve-
nues of the fiscal year. Congress has been
compelled to make large appropriations this
year, and the revenue from the customs and
internal taxes has shown SO far consider
able falling off. The total expenses of the
government for the current fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1880, will be about $422, ZOO, 900
The estimates of the administration placed
the total revenue at $40, OO0, 900. made up of
1885,, 900 from customs and internal taxes
and $57,oO0,0OO from the post Office But the
receipts of the first quarter show such fall
ing off that instead of eighteen and half
millions Of surplus, as expected by that esti-
mate, deficit Of about four millions is inui-
Gated. OF the fiscal situation of the Govern
ment the Boston Commercial Bulletin. a
leading financial journal, says:
II is true that all the appropriations win not be
expended during the fiscal year, and 1t IS also
true that the presidential campaign may affect
revenues slightly, but the essential facb remains
more prominent than when we last discussed thi s
question, that the present Congress has by enor-
nous expenditures, removed all chance Of another
surplus ~ inc close OF this fiscal year which Will
IN any way AFFECT the money market, and it is an
even thing that there is slight deficit. OF
course the fact is not to be overlooked that sur
plus Of $4,000 600 is carried over from the last
fiscal year, and that revenue reduction on mod
crate and careful scale is still desirable though IL
is not urgent The figures speak for themselves
and the politicians cannot get away from them
But this situation need not make any
change in Mr.. Cleveland's plans. The coun-
try understands very well that it is not the
surplus but the South that has forced him
into his position on the tariff. If there shall
be no surplus he may still go on with his
plans against the tariff system, because
everyone understands that the surplus af-
iorded merely pretext, not the real reason,
Tor his message of last Decemher
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-23
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING. OCT. 90.

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are IN all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for
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we cannot undertake to return or preserve
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