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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
WIIHE[M'S IMPROVED CREAMERY CAN.
w. L. McGoRD

Wishes 10 announce to the breeders Of draft and
all purpose Horses in Grant County that he has
for these purposes taken the greatest OF pains
regardless Of cost to procure stations for the
same. For an all purpose horse person need
not look farther in Grant County than to see this
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
THE BARRIERS OPINION.

Some people think It's only made
For cleansing goods of heavy grade.
For washing down the walls or stairs.
The bureau. tables and the chairs;
But folks do well to change their mind !.
'Tis not to things like these confined,
And not alone the kitchen maid
And laundress prize its friendly aid,
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
A Prehistoric Cause.

A discovery of extreme archalogi cal interest has been made upon the Barton section of the Manchester shiE canal While the excavators were al work in what is known as the Sal Eye" cutting, the steam navvy brought to light a prehistoric canoe. It was imbedded in the sand about twenty five feet below the surface. With some difficulty the canoe was removed to a shed in the vicinity of the engi- neer's office and examined. It was found to consist of a portion of an oak tree roughly hewn and fashioned. In length this relic of long past age is IS feet 8 inches from end to end, with width of 2 feet inches. Not withstanding the lapse of centuries the marks of the ax are distinctly wis ible in the interior of the canoe, the width of the blade of the implement whether of flint or iron-being apparently about three inches.
 It is impossible to fix the precise pc riod of the canoe, but the circumstance that it bears no trace of nail or any lEonwork may perhaps aid the forma- ton of an opinion on this point. The wood, particularly of the bottom, is for the most part quite sound. A DOT ton of one side. however, which has apparently been at some period more exposed than the rest, has commenced to crack.-Manchester Eng.) Chroni- cle.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
4 Badly 11ixed correspondenoe.

Not long since a combination of frivolity on the part of dear friend of mind in West End and a similarity of names of two men caused my friend a decidedly unpleasant and painful experience. In down town hotel there chances to be a cashier whom will call William Jones, and a porter of the same name. Some time ago she met the cashier, and, girl like, became much pleased with him. After a little she wrote him an invitation to call. He read and referred it to the porter, who had friend of the same name years before, and naturally sup posed her to be the correspondent, and to be employed as domestic at the house referred to. He was an in- telligent young man, and answered the letter quite gallantly, under the instruction of his namesake. A mum Der of epistles passed, until the colored man arrayed himself quite tastefully one night and called, inquiring for the lady. Miss -, who responded, in formed the darky that she was the one asked for. He was so astonished that he only replied that he came from the hotel in point. "Ah, you have a note forme, no doubt, from MT. -" she queried. ''No, ma'am was the re- ply. 'F1 am Mir. -" But he is the cashier, " she replied. "There is 8 man by that name who is cashier, and he gave me the letters, told me they were mine, and directed me to answer them" never saw case of such in- tense modification. Finally turning to the astounded porter, who was pro fuse in his apologies, she told him that he was black, but that he was far nfore of gentleman than was his namesake Then she wrote MT. - a short note, which conveyed more contempt than ever thought could be couched in so small an envelope St, Louis Globe-Democrat.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
A Suggesti-e Clock.

The most interesting feature of the Consolidated Exchange to its numer- ous visitors is the $1, 900 clock which is suspended above the rostrum in the board room. It is a relic of the old New York Mining Exchange, and if it possessed speaking powers it could relate interesting tales of panics, where fortunes were made and lost in quick succession during the palmy Hys of mining share speculation. IL $ aDo1t 10 feet long, feet wide, and is constructed of white oak. A minia- ture miner is mounted on top. He carries pick over his shoulder and rests on a spade held with one hanu. On one side stands rampant bull, on the other an aggressive looking bear symbolic of the state of the market. A digusted mining broker suggests that on the face there be painted the picture of a ship on painted ocean suggestive of the ruling market New York Evening Sun.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
Propress ys. Preiudice.

Laura" said the old man, twill you have some taters?"
 If you refer to the farinaceous tu- bers which pertain to the solanum tu- berosum, and which are commonly known as potatoes, replied the sweet girl graduate, Il would be pleased to be helped to modicum of the same. But taters2 Taters2 I'm quite sure, papa. that they are something of which Inever before had the pleasure of hear ing"
 The old man pounded on the table until the pepper castor lay down for a rest, and then remarked in a voice of icy calmness:
 Laura, will you have some cf the taters2"
 "Yes, papa"
 Is our boasted high school system a failure or is it notl-Terra Haute Ex- press.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
The Crococlle's Rich Feast.

Better far to bear the ills you know than fly to those you know not of If the seventy-fve Kaffirs at the cape who bolted from the May Queen reef to rid themselves of daily toll had borne the old adage in mind the bulk of them woulGahave been in the land Of the liv- ing to-day. Instead of that some of them are in the land of the leal-per- haps-and others in a much warmer place. This is how it all happened: When said natives bolted pursuit was hot Black men jumped into river, but only four out of the lot reached the other side. It was a case of crocodile first, and natives next to nowhere. The crocodiles had high old time of it with seventy-ive plump Kafiirs to feed upon. In a race for liberty a policeman may be outstripped or outmaneuvered-a crocodile never-or scarcely ever,-Cape Town Argus.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
An Early Morning Walk.

1nave had a morhing walk. It has been raining in the night. There are large clouds all round; the sea veined with green and drab, has put on the serious air of labor She is about her business in no threatening but at the same time no lingering mood. She is making her clouds, heaping up her sands, visiting her shores and bathing them in foam, gathering up her floods for the tide, carraing the ships to their destinations. and feeding the univer sal life. l found in hidden nook a sheet of fine sand which the water had furrowed and folded like the pink pal ate of kittens mouth or like the dap pied sky. Everything repeats it. self by analogy and each little fraction of the earth reproduces in smaller and individual form all the phenom ena of the planet. Further on came across bank of crumbling shells, and 1t was born in upon me that the sea sand itself might well be only the detritus of the organic life of preced ing, eras, vast monument or pyra- mid of immemorial age, built up by countless generations of mollusks wh6 have labored at the architecture of the shores like good workmen of God. If the dunes and the mountains are the dust of living creatures who have pre- ceded us, how can we doubt but that our death will be as serviceable as our life, and that nothing which has been lent is lost2-Amiel's Journal, trans lated by Mrs. Humphrey Ward.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
A Hard Death to Die.

Yesterday Batterwh ack and McLuggs were discussing what they didn't like in literature.
 T like Howells' tragedies" said Me Luggs.
 "What are you talking about? How. els don't write trage dies," corrected Butterwhack.
 "Yes, he does," insisted McLuggs.
 You're away off. He merely gets a couple of people together and then they talk and talk and talk. Where is the tragedy in that?"
 'Why, they talk the reader to death. ''-St. Paul Pion eer-Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
Editors of Eynlnals.

It is most irritating experience to turn over many hymn books. There is something intensely provoking in the self sufficient attitude of an editor who is cutting and carving the com position of another man. For in every case in which change is made the question comes just to this: Whether the eminent authors judgment or the fussy editors is the better2 To which may be added the further question :: Whether editor or author has devoted the more time and thought to forming just opinion? Whether the respect able Bishop Bickersteth of Exeter added fourth verse to Cardinal Newman's exquisite Lead Kindly Light" he certainly did not see himself as others zee him. Newman and Bickersteth, which was the better judge what New mans hymn should be? Nothing need be said as to the advantage of taking only hymns of established character. A brand new hymn must be very good indeed to be tolerated at all Half the charm of many hymns lies in this, that they have been known so long and so well, they and their history. Doubtless an excellent new hymn is great gain, and every hymn was once new. But the original hymns offered by members of a committee are almost invariably inexpressibly bad. And committee ought to be delivered from pressure. One has found that frankly to say that piece is rubbish tends to wound its authors feelings, and even to make him a bitter enemy. And you do wish to make more enemies than you can help. - Blackwood's Magazine,
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
How Bobby's Scheme Worked.

COW did it work?' said one small boy on the street to the other.
 "'Ow did you do It?"
 ''See! The old man he dropped a dime, an I picked it up an runned after him, an says: Mister, 'ere's a dime as you dropped an he puts is hand in his pocket au' he says: You're an honest little boy; here's a quarter for you
 Wal. dropped :he dime right in front of the old woman, wen she had Ter purse open, an l picked it up wien she walks along, an follows her an says: Here, missis, is a dime you dropped
 "Wellr'
 Wal, she takes it an says: Thank you, little boy an puts it in her pocket an I'm ten cents out. San Francisco Chronicle.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
Good Out of Evil.

Johnny Dumpsey-Oh, mai I wish you would make me pair of home made trousers every day.
 Mrs. Dumpsey (much gratifed)- Why, darling9
 Johnny Dumpsey-Because the scholars all laughed at me so today that the teacher had to excuse me, and I've had bully time fishing with Bill Peck.-Burlington Free Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
A Matter of Opinion.

The Sunday school teacher had been telling the class how honesty was bet ter than royal birth, and to test the force of her remarks, inquired:
 ''Now, Johnny, what is better than to be king2"
 Johnny was silent.
 q kpow." said the new pupil.
 "Well, you may tell"
 'sThe right bower"
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
A HEROINE OF HE OCEAN.
How Mrs. Clark Conquered the ships
 Assailants and Saved Her Husband.

Assallants and saved Her Husband.
 On the river Byram, little stream which divides the states of Connect. cut and New York, is the village of Port Chester. In a pretty cottage re- sides woman of unaSsuming man. ners, whose deed of heroism will live as long as stories of the sea are read and deeds of prowess cited for the em- ulation of others.
 Jan. 8, 1885, a little after midnight, and on the ocean nearing St. Helena, was the good American ship Frank N. Thayer, commanded by Capt. Rob- ert K. Clark. Soon after the midnight watch was changed the captain was reused from a sound sleep by hearing his name called in a tone of alarm.
 Fearing that all was not we'll with his ship he hurried up the companions way in his night clothes. As his head appeared above the companionway he feceived a number of stabs in the face, neck and head. but he managed to see that his assailants were two Ma nilla Indians, members of the cr8w.
 z1e fell to the floor beneath, where the Indians followed him and plunged their knives into his side, leaving him for dead. The carpenter, the lookout man and the mate were killed. The balance of the crew were locked in or Terrified, and the captain, his wife and daughter were left to the mercy of the infuriated Manila Indians.
 The captain, faint from the loss of blood, was assisted to the cabin by his wife. One of the lungs of the officer was protruding. The brave woman, with nerve as firm as adamant and with care as guarded as the skilled physician, forced the vital parts back, and sewed up the frightful wound. She then bandaged his face and head and set herself to the task of making their position safe by securing the windows to the cabin, arming her self and placing the wounded captain in 6 position to defend or assist in the defense of the cabin.
 The precaution was taken just in time, for, tiring of the vigil they had kept about the captains cabin, they determined to finish him. But he and the intrepid woman at his side repel- 4CO IllC uiuIiilCCIo, hHO ASlN OiOhOb open the cabin window.
 What words can describe the cour- age of this wife, who stood with firm hand by her husbands side, ready to do or die, hearing meanwhile the tread of the Indians thirsting for his blood.
 The skulking crew, by the courage of the wife and captain, were at last urged to action. One of the Indians jumped overheard. The other sought refuge in the hold, and when dislodg- cd it was found that he had set the ship on fire. He jumped overheard and was lost.
 Then came renewsd heroism on the part of the wife. Tenderly the loved captain was placed into a boat, and after long and tedious sail of 700 miles they reached the island of St. Helena, having been nine days adrift in a boat insufhciently provisioned, with man almost cut to pieces. But the brave woman was the master spirit of the ship wreck, and today she is pointed out as the brave wife of the equally brave Capt. Robert K. Clark. Chicago Tribune.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
The Nrusio of the Future.
She was a sweet singer and he

She was sweet singer and he loved her. They were alone.
 Come and sing for me-" he said.
 She allowed him to lead her tender ly to the piano. SAe turned over a pile of music with her other hand. It was awkward to do it with one hand, but she was too absent minded to think of the simple fact that she might take away the hand he held.
 "What do you wauta" she asked.
 Home, Sweet Home," he said.
 'fWell, you'd better ask mamma"
 He has his home, sweet home, now. Rent, $60 a month. h.-San Francisco Chronicle. ---.-
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14

The Canadians are beginning to protest against imported labor. A train load of Italians was recently brought to work on the government railway, which is building in Cape Breton. The county council protested against these men being brought in- to the country to compete with our citizens, " while the latter were going to the United States for employment. The government, however, has de- clded that the Italians being employed not by it, but by the contractors, it can not interfere
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
BEYOND THE MYSTIC RIVER.

Beyond the mystic rtve'
 Are paths inst lead to peace, To the mansions Of the ransomed. Where strife and turmoil cease Beyond the murky waters Of Charon's sullen stream tcatch the sheen of jasper Through star illumined dream Bevond the mystic river
 Are paths that lead to joy; Where the tree Of life is blooming And never griefs annoy Beyond the storms and shadows That gloom our lives below. There is a land ell radiant Where living waters flow Beyond the mystic river
 Are paths that lead to light, Where the glowing sea of crystal Breaks CD the ravished sight. No sunlight gilds the city, Nor argent moonbeams play Gods presence all of glory, There pal,o the orb of day. Beyond the mystic river
 Are paths that lead to love, Where streets of golden splendor Hume the world above, There sits enthroned the Father. Amid the seraph throng, That cast their crowns before hin And glorify with song. Beyond the mystic river hear the harps afar. And through the crimson sunset See pearly gates ajar Beyond the vale of shadows A star beams on the way; The star that led the magi, Leads on to endless day. T A. Foster in Galveston News
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
indian Expectations:

All persons who have claims against the Govefnment for losses sustained through In- dian depredations in Arizona and New Mexi- co, will find it to their interest to commun- cate immediately with the undersigned in re- tage of the laws recently passed by Co gress to reimburse all parties who have suffered such losses. VIM. o. O'NEILL,
 Attorney at law.
 Prescott, Arizona. A.-ctf
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
4 Loyal Tar.

Here is a nautical story: An Eng fish sailor was drinking with Ger man confrere, when the latter pro posed that they should toast the young Emperor William. They toasted him; and then in turn Jack suggested that they might drink health to his queen. But the Deut- scher stolidly refused, much to the others irritation, who, going to the door, and leaning forward after the manner of those afflicted with nal de mer, cried:
 'What, you won't drink to our queen, won't you? Well. her-her-hup comes your blooming emperor, thenl" -NPall Mall Gazette.
 Merchant-I rotoe that orders fol ladies' slippers have fallen of 50 per cent. ill Georgia.
 Clerk-Dori't you know the reasoni
 Indeed, do not"
 Its because a machine has been in. vented in Georgia that turns cut 5, ,00l shingles an hour. Slippers last longer ubw than formerly. ."-Texas Slftingsr
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-14
DR. BELLS MGdicalDiScOVerV EsaE, Nervous and BebiIitatsa Eeas


 A Prompt, Positive, and Per. manent Cure for Nervous Debili- ty, Organic Weakness, Premature Decay, and all Urinary Troubles, nc matter how induced, or of how long standing. It restores to perfect healtk the YoUNG, MIDDLE AGED and OLD. This SPECIFIC is reliable, has never failed, or ever will fail, to CURE SPEEDILY. and THOROUGHLY, every case when used az directed, and the advice given is strictly adhered to. It is convenient in form. pleasant to take, and does not interiors with business pursuits. Endorsed by thousands who have used it. Be sure you obtain Dr. Bells Medical Dis covery, and take no other Your drug gist will order it for you if not on saleS or by mail on receipt Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-12
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY MAY a

multiplied until the conclusion seems irresistible.
as IL really is. that o man can't work and stay
poor The country about Milhank is nine wears
CID but IL is thIckly settled and under cultiva-
ton already In 1880 the first editor in Milbanll
brought his printing outfit across the plains in
an ox-cart. He issued Il paper when there were
not white men enough in the county TO fill the
public offices and half Indians hOd TO he
employed IN impor ant places have already told
how the railroads preceded civilization in Dakota.
chapter might well be written on the experiences
Of the editors who preceded the railroads They
must have been in love with their profession.
When men print newspapers In a region inhabited
only by themselves. bunch of Inuns" and an
occasional iaCk-rabbit, IL is tOerablv clear that
the printing OF newspapers their destiny.
They furnish powerful argument for the Thco-
sophst. II they were not working of the sins
OF an earlier existence. what under the sun were
they doing?
There arc Indians at Milhank, and rs usual
the problem is how TO make them honest and in
dustrious. They are the Sissaton and Wahpeton
Sioux-dwellers by the lakes and jewellers among
the leaves. They number less than 1900 and
they have 100000 acres of land that they
neither use nor let any one else use. These
Sioux are civilized Sioux. They all wear civilized
clothes and 60 to church on Sunday Their two
great men are the chief and the preacher a
bunch Of them-they bunch" indians in this
country-went down TO Watertown last summer
to attend the fair. Races were arranged for
them; in fact, an entire day was given up 70
their amusement But, somehow, nothing seemed
10 please them They were glum and ugly
They stood around and grunted, did more or less
thicving, but upon no consideration would they
become cheerful The fair committee, in some
distress, appealed 70 their native Clergyman, n
big Iniun OF vast influence among them. What
allied the Indians? the committee asked. Why
weren't they enjoying themselves The preacher
Grenville by name, made gesture Of disgust
Bah!' he said, white man no gamble cent?
These Indians as / said before, are civilized.
Efforts are now being made 20 open the rrservs
ton 10 settlement Under the present law IT
can be done by the proclamation of the President
upon the Indians giving their consent. They orc
tractsble All they want is money. They have
taken their lands in scvernlty and are self-sup-
porting to nm extent. II doesn't take u great deal
70 support beings who esteem dead dogs delicacy.
As for this being the fact, let no one deny IT, I
have seen enough OF the Indian 20 know that he
is the drtiest thing that walks on two legs
L. L. Q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-12

USE HoREroRys ACID PHosay,a 2 have
Dr. KELLY, A saapsess q ssss1 sNs1tssnsss
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-22
Apy1CE tn et,yRRRs

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth3 If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. It's value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the ston.
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply,
sicians in the United States, and is for
safe by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-22
EPOCH.

The transition from long lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the individ-
ual. Such remarkable event is treas
ured in memory and the agency whereby
the good health has been attained is
gratefully blessed. Hence it is that sc
much is heard in praise OF Electric Bit
ters. So many feel they owe their res.
toration TO health, to the use of the great
Alternative and tonic. If you are troubled
with any disease of kidneys. liver ol
stomach, of long or short standing yor
will surely find relief by use of Electric
Bitters. Sold at soc and 81 per bottle
at Hartz & Bahnsen's drng store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-22
A GOOD EXPERIMENT

MERIDIAN. Miss, July IL, 1SS7.-Fo
number OF years | have suffered untolC
agony from the effects of blood poison
l had my case treated by several promi.
nent physicians, but received but little, il
any relief. l resorted to all sorts of pat
ent medicines. spending large amour,
OF money, but yet getting no better. My
attention was attracted by the cures SAID
to have been affected by B. B. B.. and
commenced taking it merely as an exper,
iment, having but little faith in the re-
suits. To my utter surprise l soon com
menced to improve. and deem myself to
day well and hearty person-sll owing
to the excellent Qualities of B. B. b.
cannot commend it too highly to those
suffering from blood poison.
]. o. GIBSON,
Trainman M. & q. r. r.