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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
TIE POSTAGE srAMe MYTH.
A Syracuse Paper Gives a Youthful Reade
Some Sound Advice.

a syracuse Paper GteS rOuthfui ncaucf
Some Sound Advice.
For years past there has been an idea
in the minds of many young people
that there lives man somewhere who
will give $1,000 for 100000 cancelled
postage stamps. In replying to youth
full correspondent The Syracuse Herald
SAYS: This Cancelled postage stamp
myth, for such it must really be called,
has been current among American
Juveniles for nearly twenty years. Ia
many households throughout the land it
is believed in as nnquestioningly as the
Hindoo deyotee believes in Brahma or
as the Mohometan in the prophet Of
Allah. Somewhere there is person
eager and willing to pay $1,000 for
1000, 900 cancelled stamps and in many
places industrious collectors have en-
gagged in the fond endeavor to gather
up the necessary 100000. No one
has ever stopped to inquire the meaning
of 1000, 900, or to figure for moment
how long time it would take for one
person to collect 200, 900 stamps.
IAN enterprising youth in search Of
stamps would think il he got hundred
day he would be gettinga great prize,
and yet at that rate it would take him
nearly twenty-eight years to gain the
coveted million. Suppose he could
collect l 200 day every day in a year,
it would still occupy nearly three years
of his time, and then it would take
nearly as long time to count them out
to the person paying the money for
them, and there would be very little
time left either for eating or sleeping,
much less doing anything else in line
of daily duties. Thus il may be seen
how foolish the idea is that, with great
industry, a million stamps could be
collected in many years and then re-
counted TO purchaser. And yet it
seems like something that could be
done.
"A few years ago a pleasant story
went the rounds of tho papers telling
how some young person, eagerly de-
sirous of obtaining this 81 900 for his
education, went the rounds of the busi-
ness offices. told his needs and gathered
up all the stamps in innumerable waste
baskets. In this way he obtained 1000
600 stamps, and, as the story goes got
the 81 900. But if one critically exam
ines the tale it will be seen what an inn
possibility it is. TO sever the stamps
from the envelopes. to count and bunch
them would take very large amount
of time. The most Industrious worker
could not possibly do this work at the
rate of one stamp minute, but suppose
he did do this, it would only be at
the rate of sixty an hour, or about
600 a day, for an ordinary days work.
At that rate it would take nearly five
years to count them. Then, if they had
to be counted again to the purchaser, il
would take another five years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

tect cake, quigerlng custards, etc. But
not one OF these toothsome viands can
be brought to pass without the aid OF
various pots, spoons. cups, etc, all to
be cleaned for perhaps immediate use
again. They must be washed by
hands already weary-for modern in
vention, fertile as it is, has not yet, to
our knowledge, produced an auto
matte dish-washer and dryer 1t is dis
couraging. and few things sooner bring
the tired house-keeper's spirits down to
zero Especially if the mercury has al
ready gone down to that point) than
kitchen full OF sticky, greasy, UNI
washed dishes greeting her as she rises
from breakfast or dinner, and in adj
dition to the dishes used upon the fam
lily table. A very great help is to wash
as you go. Have your pan with hot
water and cloth handy, on the table,
and as fast as you dish articles from
the stove or range wash the cooking
vessel. Rinse out frying pans, kettles,
etc, with very hot water to take OFF
the grease. Chain dish cloths readily
take off whatever sticks to the sides
OF stew-pans or pots, or a clam-shell
may answer the same purpose. As
nearly all cooking utensils are more
easily washed when warm, washing as
you go gives time for the dining-room
work after the meal, besides setting
the kitchen sooner in order. Keep
several thick holders near the stove,
to save your hands (aud towels) in
lifting hot kettles or pans. Never
take hold of these with the dish-cloth
as you wish to keep that important
kitchen appliance free from pot-black
and grease. By taking some simple
precautions the cooking vessels can
be washed with almost as much ease as
your china service. BY having your
pan and hot water ready you may sit
down TO breakfast or dinner with the
sense of relief that the "kitcheu
things are out Of the wayuntil next
time. Louisville Couricr-Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

NhN5N9 VI ANAs
Washington, D. c., Nay I, 1889.


Washington, d. c., May 1, 1889.
To THE MEDICAL PROFESSION:
The various medical associations and
the medical Profession will be glad to
learn that DIR. JOHN S. BILLINGS, Sur
geon U. s. Army. has consented TO take
charge of the Report on the Mortality
and Vital Statistics of the United States
as returned by the Eleventh Census.
As the United States has no system of
registration of vital statistics, such as
relied upon by other civilized nations
for the purpose of ascertaining the
actual movement of population, our
census affords the only opportunity of
obtaining near an approximate estimate
of the birth and death rates of much
the larger part of the country, which is
entirely unprovided with any satisfact-
DRY system of State and municipal reg
istration.
In view of this, the Census Office,
during the month of May this year, win
issue to the medical profession through
out the country "Physician's Registers"
for the purpose of obtaining more ac-
curate returns of deaths than it is pos
! sible for the enumerators to make. 1t
is earnestly hoped that physicians in
every part of the country will cooperate
with the Census Office in this important
work. The record should be kept from
June /, 1889, to May 81, 1890. Nearly
$4,000 of these registration books were
filled up and returned 10 the Office in
1880, and nearly all of them used for
statistical purposes. 1t is hoped that
double this number will be obtained for
the Eleventh Census.
Physicians not receiving Registers
can obtain them by sending their names
and addresses to the Census Office, and,
with the Register, an official envelope
which requires no stamp will be pro-
vided for their return to Washington.
If all medical and surgical practtion-
ers throughout the country will lend
their aid, The mortality and vital statis-
tics of the Eleventh Census will be more
comprehensive and complete than they
have ever been. Every physician should
take personal pride in having this re-
port as full and accurate rs il is pos
sible to make it.
1t is hereby promised that all infor-
nation Obtained through this source
shall be held strictly confidential.
ROBERT l.. PORTER.
Superintendent of Census.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
oAM b aE possiRLE2

Among the charges against the con-
spirators who planned the murder of
DR.. Cronin is one so atroclous and in
famous us from its very nature to stag
ger human credulity. So far, The JOUR-
NAL has not seen tit to publish, with
extra fiourishes, the sensational rumors
of the day duplicating individuals in
the Cronin crime. Its readers will
learn from the testimony that it prints
the exact nature of the direct charges,
and the names of those incriminated,
if the testimony shall prove to be clear
and strong enough for that purpose.
But there is q charge collateral to the
main charge which implies degree OF
human depravity that hardly seems
possible.
1t is known that from time to time,
several years ago, emissaries said to be
commissioned by the Irish societies, or
some of the Irish societies, in the United
States, arrived in England having in
their possession dynamite and perhaps
other destructive agencies. The dynamite
bomb at Westminster was supposed to
have been thrown by one of these
agents Lomasney, who destroyed
himself with a bomb in attempting to
blow up London bridge, was supposed
TO be another.
But number of the emissaries were
arrested Immediately on their arrival in
England. The arrests were made so
regularly and invariably that the inevi-
table conclusion was reached that they
were betrayed in advance--that their
departure In the United States was
known, and that they were 'given
away to the British detectives.
number of these emissaries are now SER
wing long penal sentences in prison.
Ii is alleged that some trusted lead
orS of the Irish revolutionary party in
the United States devised the scheme of
sending these emissaries to England,
and then having them turned over to the
criminal authorities for the purpose of
covering up embellishments of the Irish
funds of which they were guilty. For
instance, few hundred or few thou
sand dollars would be paid to one of
these venturesome dupes. and lnforma-
ton of his errand would be secretly
communicated to the British detective
service The agent would be arrested,
tried and condemned to Imprisonment,
and his lips sealed forever. 1t would
then be made to appear by the "revo-
lutionary' leaders that large sums had
been intrusted TO the unfortunate ennis
sary. and had, of course. been captured
by the enemy, whereas the fact was
that the revolutionary leaders had
stolen the money, and formed the plan
for getting the emissary in prison for
his lifetime for the purpose of covering
up the crime.
If such crimes were committed they
covered every form of depravity that
can corrupt human nature-theft, be-
trayal of sacred trusts. unreasonable
cruelty and inhumanity. unequaled |
treachery, the basest conspiracy and
murder = for life Imprisonment is
slow form of murder. 1t passes reason
able belief that such men infest the |
society of the present day.-Chicago
journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
FRANK j. CHENEY.
SITTING BULL is dying of Pneumon q
at the Standing Rock Agency.

Ifyou have a discharge from the nose.
offensive or otherwise, partial loss of
the sense of smell, taste or hearing, eyes
watering or weak. feel dull or debilitat-
ed. pain or pressure in the head, take
cold easily, you may rest assured that
you have the Catarrh. Thousands Of
cases annually, without manifesting
half of the above symptoms, terminate
in Consumption and end in the grave.
No disease is SO common, more decep-
tive. less understood or more unsuecess.
fully treated by physicians. The man
ufacturers OF DR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
have. for many years, offered stand
ing reward of $500 for case of Nasal
Catarrh, no matter how bad or of how
long standing, which they cannot cure.
Remedy sold by druggists, at so cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
TO STOP A RUNAWAY HORSE.

The Russian method for stopping Il
runaway horse is said to be very etIec-
tive, and is not particularly cruel. They
place cord with running knot around
tho horses neck near the neck strap.
To this slip moose attach pair Of relns
which may be thrown over the dash.
board ready to be selze1 at once " hen
the horse starts take up the extra r,ins,
and tighten the cord around lhe horse :
throat. The most furious horse thus
choked stops instantly and will not kick
or fall True Flag.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
HINTS ON DlsH-wAsHlNo.
How to Reduce This wearisome Domestic
Task TO a System.

One Of the most wearisome domestic
tasks which fall to the housewife do
ing her own work is the 'never-end-
ing, still beginning" washing OF dishes.
Il is often a real pleasure TO prepare a
dainty, palatable meal well-earned
satisfaction in viewing the work Of
ones hands in the light. sweet loaves
Of white or brown bread, the roast of
Hesh or fowl. done to turn. the per-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
THE SCHOOLS.

The Fennimore schools closed on
Friday after successful years work
under the direction of Prof. }. nj. Quick
principal, and Misses Fanny Kalten-
back, Linda Byerly and Ada Philbrick
instructors in the Intermediate, LIST and
End primary departments respectively.
The closing exercises of the lower
schools were held in Govier's Hall, on
Friday afternoon, ard were of varied
and unusually interesting character
and pleased the audience well. A
heavy rain in the morning and the even
ing before gave no very promising
aspect for nice day, but in the after
noon the weather grew mild and warm
and the sky cleared up. In the even
ing a large assemblage gathered in
GoYier's Hall to listen to the exercises
of the graduating class of the High
school, IL was warm to suffocation
and many had but standing room. Be-
fore the opening of the exercises, the
band played few delightful pieces in
the open air. Shortly after eight
o'clock Prof. Quick called the audience
to order and announced the opening
song, "Queen of the Valley" The
singers were Misses Showalter, Linda
Byerly, and Kaltenback and Messrs. c.
A. Wilson, JOS Him, Bert and Grant
Lewis, Then followed prayer BY the
Rev. II. j. Witherby, A tambourine
exercise by pupils of Miss Kaltenback
was next in order and elected much
satisfaction and applause. A duet
Come where the wild flowers grow,
by Mrs. Baily and Miss Byerly was
Well received. The first essay of the
evening was by Miss Anna Draggs,
''Mother, Home and Heaven" She
Yivldly portrayed the value and impor-
lance of happy home life, but as man
was not made for this earth alone,
showed that Heaven must finally be his
home. A clear, distinct and pleasant
address served to more firmly impress
this admirable essay with its beautifully
expressed thoughts on the mizds of the
hearers. Another essay followed by
Miss Anna Rogers, Success and
Failure" as applied to life Many
happy thoughts were expressed and il
was a good paper. A quartette then
sang in splendid shape Beautiful
Moonlight" after which Miss Myrtle
Smith read paper on Education
Necessary to Liberty" That it really
is was shown by clear and forcible
arguments. Her paper deserved much
credit. An Grafton by Edwin Brindley.
''The Chinese in America was n
mastery effort and deserving of reeog-
milton. He handled his subject in an
able and convincing manner This
closed the regularprogram, after which
Prof, Quick called the graduates, four
n nu mber, consisting of Edwin Brind-
ley, Anna Draggs, Myrtle Smith and
Anna Rogers, on the rostrum and with
a few well chosen remarks, presented
them with their diplomas. The mem
bers of the graduating class showed
their appreciation of his efforts in their
behalf by presenting him at the close of
the exercises with handsome volume
of Longfellows Poems. Rev. Wither-
by, in behalf of the other scholars,
handed TO the teachers of the several
other departments. book, as recogni-
ton of their services. The exercises
which had been pleasant throughout
ended with song, a'Star of Decending
Night by full choir.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
a CHILD REHEADEp.

An Atroclous Murder Unearthed at Glove
land-A Family Arrested for Killing n
Nsighbor's Child.
CLEVELAND, o., June The body Of the
child Maggie Thompson, whose mys-
FERROUS disappearance excited the whole
city, and who was thought TO have
been abducted, was found Sunday In
the cellar of family named Leuth, residing
a few doors from the Thompsons 166
childs head was cut of, and she was otheI-
wise horribly mutilated The entire Leuth
family were at once placed under aygest
The police are working hard to gsthef
clews. The I.euths have not been idehA-
fed In any degree with the case previous
70 this time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
sPAcE. IfwIew.lsw.l4w.lam.6 m.l y

Annual advertisements payable quarterly.
Same reset quarterly without extra charge,
Advertisements set to double colum 80 per
cent. extra.
Each extra line 81.
scribed by statute.
Advertisements not otherwise ordered, win be
continued until ordered out, and charged &C
cordingly. 80,
Estray notices, il one animal is described,
$50 for 4 weeks. Each additional animal de-
scribed in same notice, 50 cents.
TYNE. 10 cents per line first insertion; cents
ner line each subsequent insertion.
Religious notices, Marriages and Deaths, IN
Obitnary notices and ssObituary Poetry"
Alliance nag required for transient advertise.
ments Commissioners Notices, Attachment
Notices and Estray Notices (of animals taken
up).
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

The famous John w. Hillman, Tor
whom q reward of $4,000 has been
standing for ten years, arrived at Al
buquerque, New York, on the 9th IN
custody of Chief Detective John W.
Miller of the Santa te Railway. 1t is
charged that ten years ago Hillman
murdered man named Fred Walters
in Barbour County, Kansas, and that
he resembled Walters so accurately
that Mrs. Hillman went into mourning,
alleging that it was her husband who
was murdered, and collected $4,000
life insurance. The plot was exposed
soon after, and the dead man was
proven to be Walters. Hillman and
his wife disappeared, and the insurance
companies never let up on the search.
The case is one of the most interesting
that has ever engaged the detective
talent of the West Hillman was ar
rested a few days ago in Tombstone,
Arizona, where he had been living fol
some time under fictitious name.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
MARKET REPORT.
Death of Leonnrd smstt.

CHICAGO, June TO- LEONARD SWEET, the
noted lawyer. died at his home in this city
at noon on Saturday Of a kidney trouble.
He was ca years Of age. For a third Of a
century Leonard SWEET was one Of the most
prominent lawyers Of the Northwest Dur
ting all this time he was one of the most
conspicuous citizens Of Illinois and was
thoroughly identified with the history Of
the State. At Bloomington he formed the
acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln, which
afterward developed into the closest FRIEND
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
CHURCHES.


NJ. T.. Church. Sunday fellowship OF class
meeting, 9:45 A. NJ. Public service, 1890 A. NJ
sunday school, II 30 A. ~. Catechism class, 800
p. NJ. Public service, 1900 p. NJ. Prayer meeting
every Thursday evening. Rev. II. j. Witherbee,
Pastor.
U. b. Church. Preaching service every other
Sunday at II 100 A. NJ Sunday school every
Sunday at 1000 A, NJ. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening at ~ p. NJ. Rev. u. Deal,
Pastor.
St. Marys Catholic Church. Services on second
Sunday OF each month. Rev. Father Niehans,
Pastor.
succeeding Sundays of each month, Rev. +.
Mutschmann, Pastor
SOCIETIES.
Masonic Lodge. No. 219, A. F. and A. NJ.
Meet every second and fourth Saturday evening
of each month, at hall over Wannemaker's etore.
seth G. Bailey, W. NJ, E. S. Morse, secy.
Sam Monteith Post, No i73, G. A. r. Meets
every first and third Saturday evening OF each
month at Hildebrand's hall. b. W. Nehans,
Com, II. II. Streeter, Adj't.
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
Leave for Chicago, Milwaukee and points east,
:35 a. m.
Leave for Galena and points south, 5:O2 y. m.
Leave for Lancaster, 1850 q. m, and SEQ p. m.
Leave for Woodman, 10: So a. M, and 6:25 p. m.
Arrive from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison,
30 p. m.
Arrive from Galena 10 80 a. M
Arrive from Lancaster 9 :35 a. m, and 5:02 p. m.
Arrive from Weodman 9:S5 a. m. and $500 p. m.
FREIGHTs.
TO points east and SOUTH depart II AZ a. m.
To Lancaster, depart geo p. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

The latest reports on the loss at
Seattle, Wyoming Ter, fire is placed
at 500. 100000 Five persons only are
thought to have lost .heir lives. As the
fire was confined 10 the business blocks.
rery little suAering from being homeless
is reported.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
STATE OF WISCONSIN.

Proclamation Dy tne 6ONcIhVl'
A most direful and appalling calam-
itv has befallen the people OF johns.
town and other portions of the State OF
PENNSYLVANIA, the like of which was
never known in the history OF this ma
ton. In such moments of disaster we
whose homes have been spared the
visitation of such a sorrow should feel
the ready promptings of sympathy ana
helpful charity. To this end l.
William ID. Hoard, Governor OF Wiscon-
sin. do most earnestly recommend 10
the people Of this state that they take
immediate and active steps to furnish
contributions of food, clothing ana
money. especially the latter, for the
relief of the living and the proper burial
Of the dead. Contributions may De
sent to Adiutant General G. w. Bur
cbard. at Madison, who is hereby con-
stituted state agent for that purpose.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and caused
the great seal of the State
of Wisconsin to be affixed
rGreat SEAL Done at the capitol, in
Madison, this fourth day
June, A. ID. 1889,
WILLIAM ID. HOARD.
BY the Governor:
ERNST G. TIMME, Secretary OF State
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
VILLAGE OFFICIALS.

VILLAGE OFFICIALS.
President Geo. Goyier
Board OF Trustees-George Andrew, j. L.
Doan, Frank L. Power. II. Ii. Hampton, Frank
Roach, Joseph Him.
Clerk-Wm. Weaver.
Treasurer has. p Brechler.
constable--James Tomas
Supervisory. II. Seaman.
Peliee Justice-Wm. Weaver.
Justice Of the Peace-H. II. Hampton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

Board Of superyisors-Geo. A Krenl, chm.
Abbott Summons, John Draggs.
ClerS-M. r. Smith.
Treasurer-Jacob Baumgartner
Assessor-P. II. Finnegan.
Justices-H. II. Hampton, M. q shearer.
Constables-Geo. Goyier, j. b. Wilcox, Chas.
eraser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

Impurities of the blood often cause
great annoyance at this season; Hoods
Sarsaparilla purifes the blood, and
cures all such affections.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
FGllinOpG
HENRY RoErHE, EDITOR.

HoTEL-Fennimore House, S. w. Rodgers,
Proprietor Bus to and from all trains. Good
Stable aud Livery in connection. First-class
Sample Rooms and every accommodation. Good
meals, comfortable rooms and coy parlors.
44-51y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, /
Lucas County, S, S.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath
that he is the senior partner of the firm
of +. j. Cheney & Co: doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. ID. SO.
A. w. GLEASON
SEAL Notary Rtalic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system. Send
tor testimonials, free. L. j. CHENEY
Il Co., Toledo o. sa~Sold by Drug
gists, 20 cents. 15-lS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
THE FOURTH.

The preliminary arrangements for a
great demonstratien on the Fourth in
Fennimore have been completed. Fen
nimore asks that only once year the
people Of the surrounding country shall
turn out and help her, and that is at
the celebration of the Fourth. 1t is but
right that they should do so. New and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

THE debt of the United States was
reduced during the month OF May
So, 702. 877.27, making for the eleven
months of the fiscal year reduction
of S72, 682, 105.45.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

ADVERTISING SCALE.
For this department. same as for general col.
umns, published elsewhere in this paper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
Will stand at FENNIMORE MONDAYS and TUESDAYS,
The balance of the time LANCASTER.

SWIGERTS colts are selling for money and faster
than any other horses raised in the county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

BY the Governor:
ERNST G. rIMME, Secretary OF State