davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
NOTES FOR NATuRALlsTs.

The Hessian 81 is half way round tn.
world, having lately been reported from
New Zealand.
THE asparagus beetle is reported as
gradually spreading southwark. It has
lately been found in several parts of Viz
ginia.
BEES emit a glutinous fluid from their
feet to enable them TO adhere to q smooth
surface This is what causes the combs to
become dark if allowed to remain on the
hive long after being sealed
TEE thistle at tho antipodes seems TO at
tain most vigorous growth. Its root
penetrates 10 depth OF from twelve to
twenty feet, and this root, even when cut
into small pieces, retains vitality, each
piece producing new plant.
A NEBRASKA man has settled the ques-
ton OF how prairie dogs obtain the water
they drink. He says they dig their own
wells, each village having one with con-
cealed opening. He knows Of one such
well 200 feet deep, having a circular stair.
case leading down to the water.
TIE humps of the camel are nero lumps
Of fat, and not provided for in the frame
work Of the skeleton. When the animal is
in good condition the humps are full and
plump. On a long journey where food is
scarce the humps are absorbed, and ut the
journeys end the skin covering the humps
hangs over an empty bag On the animals
TANKS,
1T must be accepted as a scientific verify
that tho power TO fascinate so universally
granted TO the snake does not exist, but
rather, in accordance with the Heaven pro-
nounccd curse on the snake, animated nat
ure, in its highest and most sensitive forms,
entertains such strong feelings Of fear and
repulsion towards this animal as to suffer
temporary paralysis when meeting it,
VANILLA is a join.ed vine with a thick
1eshy leaf, and flowers that rcqaire arti.
fetal fertilization. The fruit is bean pod,
which, properly prepared, is the marketa-
bic commodity. Its native habitat is Gen.
trail America, but il has been naturali5ed il
the islands Of Bourbon, Mauritius, and in
Java, and is now being introduced into Fiji
with success. 1t is also largely grown in
Southern India and IN BurInah, where il
forms profitable crop
Tue jumping mouse in leaping takes q
course in Zigzags, clearing two or three
yards atatIme, springng with its hind feet
but landing on its forefeet at each bound.
Audubon says that it is certainly the most
agile OF animals in the entire worlds fauna.
Farmers sometimes plow 1t up in their
wheatfields, when it makes of in mRgnih-
cent? leaps. 1t feeds on grain and various
kinds Of seed, but rarely does much dam
age. Strictly nocturnal in its habits, 1t may
be found haunting either the woods or the
open cultivated fields.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

demonstrated bis iituees for the office
to all who have had dealings with the
county court.
We had intended giving a sketch Of
the Judge in this issue, but ut the last
minute the material failed us, our own
acquaintance with his Honor being
too limited TO warrant such an article,
however. ii will be just as readable after
while. We are personally acquainted
with many members of the Bar of Grant
county, aud have only heard praise OF
the business of the county court as adj
ministered by Judge Carter. Without
doubt the whole Bar will support his
nomination.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

You've MEN now days have to be
careful where they sign their names.
A young man in Rockford some time
ago wrote his name in a girls album
aud now he is defendeht In a suit
brought by the fair damsel to recover
$500, the amount of note she claims
TO hold against him. 1t is believed the
motto was written on the page of the
album where he signed his name.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

fr LOOKS very much as if trouble
would follow on Germany's attempt to
take control OF the Samoan Stands. 1t
Is claimed these islands are not worth the
price of a rumpus. But this does not
concern the case at ALL Samoan Islands
have been considered neutral ground
and is as valuable as coaling station for
the United States as other powers. The
real point is the international one Of
treaty and its observance. Tie rights
0f the United States, If represented by
only one man at the islands and he not
worth dollar, have been trampled on
1y Germany, and satisfaction should be
demanded. We are the most progress
sire. enlightened, and if it should come
III the test, the most powerful nation on
:Lo face of the earth, and no nation
=1ould be allowed to trample on our
rights, no matter in what part of the
globe, without instant and ample repa-
ration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
The World in 4 Nutshell.
ssioNAL.

second SESSION..
ON the 21st petitions were presented in The
senate for the removal Of the present special
taxes on licenses on wholesale dealers and
rectihers; TO allow women to vote for dele
gates 10 the State Constitutional convention
of Dakota, and praying that stops be taken by
the United States Government for the pur-
chase from Spain OF he Island Of Cuba. The
Naval Appropriation bill was reported, and
the Tariff bill was further discussed -. In the
House joint resolution was introduced re.
auesting the President 10 open negotiations
with Mexico for the cessiOn OF Lower Cali
fornia 10 the United States. Bills were passed
authorizing the five civil zed nations OF
Indians TO lease mines for mining purposes,
and increasing the maximum amount OF inter-
national money orders from $50 10 $780, A
Joint resolution was also introduced prohibit
ing thessale at the inaugural BAH OF wine, beer,
ale OF other Intoxicating liquors.
THE Tariff bill was passed in the Senate on
the 22d by a vote OF SO to Ca strict party
vote. The date for the bill to go into effect was
fixed at July !, 1889 !. In the House the time
was occupied in considering the River and
Harbor bill. A bill was reported that dis
penses with the present requirement of a dec
laration Of intention TO become citizen and
makes residence Of five years necessary be-
fore an alien can apply for naturalization.
THE Senate on the 23d passed the concurrent
resolution for the counting OF the electoral
vote on February H. Bills were reported to
provide for taking the eleventh and subse
Quent censuses, and to protect the interests OF
the United States in the Samoan Islands The
bill to declare unlawful trusts and combiEa-
lions in restraint OF trade and production was
considered So. Ia the House the time was oc-
cupied in considering the Suudry Civil Appro-
priation bill. A favorable report was received
from the Committee on Agriculture on the bill
TO promote the interests Of agriculture by irri-
gatica.
IN the Senate on the cath resolutions ex-
pressing sorrow over the death of Representa-
tive Burnes (AIo) were adopted and an ad-
journment was taken in respect 10 his memory.
-. In the House similar action was taken.
BILLS we're passed in the Senate on the 25th
increasing the maximum OF International
money orders from SIS 10 800; establishing two
additional land districts in Nebraska; thirty
pension bills, and the Military Academy, Dis
trict OF Columbia and Pension Appropriation
bills. Adjourned to the 28th... In the House
the time was occupied In discussing the Sundry
Civil Appropriation bin. At the evening SEES
sion twenty private pension bills were
passed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

remarked the professor, in discussion
of favorite authors, (which always
struck me as an oddly, 1 mean his
habit of pinning some distinctive word
or phrase on character, which must
be uttered on all occasions. Now peo-
pie In real life don't iterate like parrots
At least know OF only one person who
is liable to such criticism-young Bow
den, my neighbor. The picture of
health isn't he? Rudy cheeks, spark
ling eyes, ringing voice. Well. his pet
phrase. which I've heard him repeat to
perhaps score Of people, suffering from
coughs and weak lungs, is, Take
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery No
wonder, either, for 1t saved him from a
consumptiye's grave
$500 Rewarn offered BY proprietors of
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy for an in
durable case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

Is il not better to nip consumption,
the greatest scourge of humanity, in the
bud, than TO try to stay its progress on
the brink Of the grave. A few doses of
California's most useful production,
SANTA Able, the King of Consump-
ton, will relieve, and a thorough treat
ment will cure. Nasal Catarrb, too
often the forerunner of Consumption,
can be cured by CALIFORNIA CAT
R-CURE. These remedies are sold and
fully warranted by Stone Bros. & Has.
sell at 81, or three for 81 50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

A convention will shortly be called
10 nominate candidate for county
indge, Geo. b. Carriers term expiring
this spring Judge Carter has been
approached by bis friends and is willing
20 accept the nomination. A thorough
lawyer. conscientious Judge and CON-
Isandiug the respect of the Bar, better
SELECTION could not be made.
appointed by Governor Rusk to I'LL the
,inexpired term of Judge Mc(Sonigal,
deceased, he has had experience and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

RELIGION like any other pastime or
duty, should be INDUCED in moderately
and dccorously 4 couple of years ago
when Gen. (?) Booth visited tho Chicago
salvation Army, crowd of two or
three hundred women and boys-there
we're no men there except the leaders
with tambourines and shouting escorted
him some four miles to their barracks,
Booth rode ia their midst 10 an open
carriage, and whenever the tired walkers
,xould cease their noise for q rest he
would rise up and throwing out his
arms yell out the first line OF another
song, which would be taken up along
She entire Inc. II did seem as though
lfihere was God he would strike them
with thunder bolt in his anger at such
ss2oings on. These armies as they are
called have lost all semblance to relig-
i'rus exercises. The free and easy life
with public display taking precedence
If everything else. They are being es-
,ablished in some of our neighboring
towns and it is surely to be hoped Lam
easter will escape the afiliction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
State News.
STATE UNIVERSITY.
The Biennial Report or the Regents VAR
nfshes Interesting Heading.

The Biennial Report OF the Regents var
nishes Interesting Heading.
From the biennial report OF tue State
University Board OF Regents for the
two years ended SCI tember 30 1883, it
was shown that nearly one thousand
four hundred young men and women
have already passed from the doors
of the university into active life, and
that at the present rate of increase in
Attendance not less than one Thousand
stu Tents would soon be constantly pres
ent at the university The sale of univer-
sity lands Tor the two years amounted TO
94427 acres. and of agricultural college
lands, $3.50 o., leaving unsold and held by
the State at the end of the fiscal year Sep
tember 80. 1855, 1851 acres of university
lands and 1,253. % acres af agricultural
college lands The university offers 1S7
subordinate courses of study, designated
sub-courses. The treasurer's report showed
receipts of 1855, 7003 disbursements,
SAT-, s.; balance on hand October l,
1883, Si3 COS 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

A CHICAGO Justice who tackled an
additional ten dollar fine on young
man for gum chewing has set start
ling precedent. Anything more sense
less than q man chewing gum can
hardly be imagined, but fine of ten
dollars is little too much.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
Thair Nncks sared hr whi.l.r.

Torger and Martin Maerk (brothers)
killed Christian Nelson, their neighbor, at
Fairchild last autumn, Torger stabbing
Nelson in the groin with a hunting knife.
Martin being accessory. All were drunk.
After Nelson had been stabbed tho broth
ers carried him into his own home, set
him IN a kneeling position against the
wall and told him to pray. The other night
jury found Torger Maerk guilty of man
slaughter in the third degree and his
brother in tho fourth, it appearing that
they were too drunk at the time Of the
homicide TO have premeditated murder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

The Senate has passed the amend
ment to the tariff bill allowing bounty
Of one cent per pound on all sugar pro-
duced in this country, by a party vete,
although one Republican voted against
and one Democrat for the amendment.
This seems to us the fairest way to settle
the sugar tax question. Too little can
be produced in this country 10 force all
consumers to pay an import duty on
sugar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
Tho Governors stan.

Tho Governor has issued formal order
assigning his staff officers as follows: Adj
jutant- General, George w. Burchard; Sur
geon-G General, Henry Palmer; Inspector
General, Charles King; Inspector of Rife
Practice Theodore W. Goldin; Judge Ad-
vocate General, Isaac H. Wing; Engineer.
in-Chief, David w. Curtis; Aides de- Camp,
Jesse Stone, Frederick Becker and Henry
Casson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
EoaEIGN.

MESSENGER who arrived at Sual1im on
the 22d reaffirmed the old story that Stan.
ley and Emin BeyLwere both prisoners.
He declared that he saw some of their
baggage, flags and other personal effects
at Khartoum.
Az earthquake, accompanied by violent
gale, occurred on the 22d at Athens,
Niagara and Archova, IN Greece.
ADvIcEs of the 22d from West Africa
say that eleven native policemen, headed
by a British officer, in conflict with q
party of war boys at Sulyman killed one
hundred and thirteen Of the enemy.
CABANEL the famous French painter,
died in Paris on the 23d at the age Of sew
enty years.
The Spanish Government on the 29d
issued decree granting amnesty to all
press and political offenders and to the
soldiers who took part in the rising in
Madrid in 1886
WHAT was supposed to be great tiger
shark was seen in Matanzss bay, Cuba, On
the 24th. 1t was described by those who
saw 1t as being about $50 feet long by 40
feet wide, and was Of dark gray color,
covered with white spots as large as din
1er plates
A NAN was arrested at Madrid on the
Ath as he was about to throw petard
into the office of the Minister of Justice.
FATHER MCCARTHY, charged with incit-
ing boycott at Clonakilty, Ireland, was on
the 25th sentenced to four months i'm.
prisonment
A DISPATCH of the 18th from Zanzibar
stated that Rev Mr.. Brooks, an English
missionary, and sixteen of his followers
had been murdered By tho natives.
AT Croscon, Saxony, a man named Ru.
iolph and his family, consisting Of six per-
sons, were suffocated to death on the 25th
by the escape of coal gas from stove.
ZANZIBAR advices of the 25th say that
IN American sailing vessel bound from
Zanzibar to Madagascar was fred on by
German vessel and one Of her masts was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
The same Old storr.

The other evening Charlie Ruley, son Of
Augustus Ruley, of Prescott, while hand
ling gun in the house accidentally shot
his little ten-year- old sister in the left
lung, death resulting in about five min
utes. The boy, thinking the gun was not
loaded, had playfully pointed it at his sis
ter. She protested, but he assured her it
was not loaded, and snapped four caps be-
fore ii was discharged
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

Jack Sullivan, said to be the keeper of
low dive at Pence, near Hurley, was ar
rested at Phillips the other day by the
sheriff of Price County He had in his
charge two innocent-looking young girls,
whom he was charged with enticing away
from Minneapolis under the pretense that
he wanted them to work in his hotel at
Spooner. The girls were sent home
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

GENERAL BoULANGER has been cleo
ted deputy for the Department OF
the Seine by over eighty thousand
majority. This means another change
in the government with general
election in March. For the ups and
downs. ms and outs, mob violence.
lights and duels, Boulanger and his
elections take the extreme precedence.
However. the French love change and
excitement, and the man who can fur
nish both is the idol of the hour
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
An Exploded Roller,

The boiler of the Appleton Manufactur.
ing Company exploded the other morning
at three O'clock. killing X. Eicher, the
Waterman, who was in the boiler-house
The boiler-house was completely torn to
pieces and adjoining buildings were badly
shattered. The loss was estimated at
$4,000. The shock was felt all over the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

TUE practice OF making cabinets for
The President elect seems to DO more
epidemic this year than ever before.
That it win eventually be a little en-
barrNsing to tho gentlemen whose
uames are banded With, is of course;
and that it is enough TO spoil Mr.. Har-
,iSon's temper is conceded, but it is the
nearest the poor fools who attempt it
will ever get to tho presidential chair,
and they are under mania that is ir-
retistib.e The people, prominent poll
ticians and executive elect will probably
have TO suffer this way until some pun
'shment can be devised that will meet
The case
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

Wa are ID receipt Of very good pic
ture OF Governor Hoard presented by
the Milwaukee Seatincl. They are
given as premiums by that enterprising
COMPANY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

Philadelphia North American: A
recent visitor says the King of amoa
wears scarcely anyt ling but chin whis-
kcrs and a string of beads. We believe,
however, that he also wears look OF
apprehension ,ust now
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
grant County 4erala,
WV. b. MlSER. pRopRIEroR.

WiIu row Oh hand With Germany,
aud Canada putting a chip on her shoul-
der over annexation, 1882 promises 10
be lively year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
Dissolution 81 Partnership

The partnership of J. B. Fox & Co.,
Of Mt. Hope, being this day dissolved by
mutual consent, all parties owing said
drm will please settle by Jan. l, 1889.
/. b. Fox,
ANTHONY ABRAHAM.
Mt. Hope, Dec. Is, 1888 1870
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
pEIN mod MoREl3LeAsANT

To the taste, more acceptable to the
stomach, and moro truly beneficial in
its action, the famous California liquid
fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs. is rapidly
superseding all others. Try it. One
bottle will prove its merits For ssle
in 50 cts. and 81 bottles by A. Ii Bar
Der, druggist, Lancaster. $50
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31
Wood.

WANTED
We wish 500 cords of poplar and
Bass wood AT ONCE, in bolts 8 and 10
feet long, from inches and upwards
in diameter-less we will use for fire
wood. Price OF same delivered at
Factory 81 so per cord Of l2S #.
TwIcHELL & OSBORNE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

For Sale by
John Schreiner & Sons,
Lancaster, Wis
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-29
AGENTS WANTED.

By ordinary letter, containing Money
Order issued by all Express Companies,
New. York Exchange, Draft or Postal Note.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-29
day, SEPTEMBER 10. 1859.
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000.

One Hundred Thousand Tickets at SO; :
Halves, $40: Quarters, So; Tenths ST.:
Twentieths 81.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-29
ALF GRAND, M. D.

De PAcadamie de Medicine Dosi-
metric de Paris, France.
Treatment sure, PLAIN and easy of
all diseases, acute and chronic, re-
puted as incurable. Guarantee to
cure chills fever, consumption and all
kinds of catarrh, head and breast a
speciality. Office 224 Soledad street.
Hours, from 10 a. m. to p. m. Con-
sultatiOn free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-29
is LIFE WORTH LIVING?

Not If you go through the world dyspep-
ic, Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are positive
cure for the worst forms of dyspepsia, indi-
gestiOn. FlatulenCy and Constipation. Sold
by Ragland y Co. 8
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-29
The Stockman's Friend.

"Ragland's Screw Worm Ami
hilator'-to be had at City Drug
Store, No s, f. Commerce st. 9-l8 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-29
Louisiana State Lottery Company,

IUUISIdHd DIdI6 IUII6ry UUIHpdHyT
Incorporated by the Legislature for Educa
nonal and Charitable purposes, and it's fran
chise made a part of the present State Con-
stitution, in 1879, by an overwhelming popu
lar vote.
It's mammoth drawings take place semi-an-
nually, June and Decemberl, and its grand
sbp ntber rem mnpths ~ tSe yaar and are ali
drawn in public, at the Academy of Music.
New Orleans, La. Famed tor twenty years
for integrity of its drawings, and prompt pay
ment OF prizes.
Attested as follows:
1--WE do hereby certify that We supervise the
arrangements for all the Monthly and Semi
Annual Drawings of The Louisiana State Lot
terry Company, and in person manage and con-
troll the Drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness,
and in good faith toward all parties, and we
authorize the Company TO use this certificate
with fac-similes of our signatures attached
In its llyeYtisemNITs,"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-29
Our Agents Make SlOO to 5000 a Month

Selling our goods on their merits. We want
county and general agents, and will take back
all goods unsOld if a county agent fails to
clear 500 and expenses after a thirty days
trial, or a general .gent less than $3.50. We
will send large illustrated circulars and letter
with special offer to suit territory applied for
on receipt of One-cent stamps. Apply at
once and get in on the boom. Address, The
NATIONAL NOVELTY Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-11
The Proudest Moment of His Life

Some years ago a tramp was
rested and brought before the Dulsi
of Beilefonte, Pa, charged WIN
facing private residences. he r aa
been caught scrawling cao2D'u.
figures upon Gov. Curtins hana'o~,
stone mansion and the governor vel
present at the hearing, only !.
spectator, however, and not %
prosecutor. u;,on.
u am not a tramp said the Prls' u
er. when asked to give an accouu' ii, h
himself. lam a coal miner out on BIZ. ~
and l am working my way from rem
burg to Schuylkill county
marks are signs" .i-7,
IF that is the case what do thV''s
mean?n queried the burgess. ,. n
They might not mean auyln'p5, h
a gentleman like YOU, was lhe Xxx,
"but to every hungry man who '! '.,r.
the road they are palmer than ".
f-hev will tell him when ne MN
along, whether it be tomorrow a9s
week. or next month, that tns ,r.r,
who lives in that house VIII nv" M.
give a fellow square meal lot Wy
ing" , fror
"Despite the honors that maze Il t5,
time 10 time been paid to me, saa , <. (.
governor, in speaking ofthe ineluS ,r (,
was the proudest moment Of 'h w 81
when that poor devil spoke up W. al
in the BURGESS office here IL u!
town