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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
SHEEP HusRANpRY.
Can This Industry ise Made Profitable in
the United states

Can This Industry Iie Made Profitable in
the United Statess
Sheep being excellent foragers. and
capable Of picking up portion Of their
subsistence, have been made to adapt
themselves to those sections where the
land can not be protltahly cultivated.
and where they are supposed to cost
but little in proportion to that which
may be derived from them. For that
reason the American farmers have
given their attention TO the small,
active breeds, such as the merino and
native, which exist in large llocks more
successfully than do those Of larger
size.
The objections to the large mutton
breeds of sheep are that they require
too much attention, and must have
good pasturage; that they can not well
exist together in large numbers. and
must be protected from the heat and
cold. 1t is no doubt true that tho
merino is hardy and requires less care
than the large breeds, but the question
TO be considered is whether it will not
pay to give the large mutton breeds
that attention which many are not will
ing TO bestow. We have the difference
in methods as practiced in England and
America.
The Englishman does not attempt TO
produce wool, estimating the wool
product as something that simply at
1a sNF
secondary adjunct, and aims to secure
as large carcass as possible. So
great has been the progress attained
by the English in the improvement of
the mutton breeds that it is not I'M
common to secure lambs weighing 100
pounds when they are only three
months old, while $50 pounds is often
reached by six-months-old lambs.
These weights are greater than those
of our mature native sheep. and show
that the farmer, with the use of the
improved breeds Of mutton, can derive
a large profit without looking TO the
receipts from wool at all.
If the English farmer can pay heavy
rents and depend upon his sheep as the
principal source of revenue, there is
nothing TO prevent the American farr0
er from doing the same; but the En-
glish sow special crops for sheep,
shelter them, hurdle them, keep them
growing from birth and breed only
from choice sires A three-year-old
RAIN has beer made 10 weigh l2J
pounds olive weight, and ewes often
attain over $50 pounds each. II is.
however. due to tho careful feeding, as
well as the breeding, that success is
met with, for no English farmer would
turn out flock Of sheep to find their
food or trample desirable heritage. IL
has been shown that sheep with
hurdles are made profitable, and that
the system OF giving them large ranges
will not answer for the mutton breeds;
yet the fact that the English, with an
experience Of centuries, have discard
ed wool and given their whole atten-
ton to mutton is lesson TO us that
should not be overlooked or discarded,
especially as there is a great demand
for choice mutton which is seldom sup
piled. Philadelphia Record
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AGRICULTURAL SUCCESS.

Why Mental Work il as Necessary ON the
Farm as Physical Labor.
Probably the first thing that will oc-
cur TO almost every farmer who con-
siders the failures he has made. and
the obstacles he must encounter in the
future, is that he must work harder
than he has been in the habit of doing.
That labor is essential to successful
farming is clear to every one. But ii
does not follow that merely increasing
the quantity Of labor will insure
higher degree Of success. | believe
that the great majority Of farmers
work too hard already, and that in
stead Of trying TO do more than they
have done in any previous year they
should resolve to diminish tbs time
spent in the fields. If they work less
they will have time TO think more, and
will be able to plan their work TO
much better advantage than they can
if they toll in the fields from daylight
to dark"
1t is easy to see that the more WISE
ly the plans are laid the greater will
be the degree Of success attending
their execution. II is also plain that
il but little time is given TO careful
thought and consideration Of the bust
ness the plans will not be perfect.
Many things will be overlooked until
it is too late to attend 10 them, and
many pieces of work will be done at a
disadvantage for want Of little time
spent in thinking how to perform them
in the best manner.
Too many farmers work In the field
until ii is too late, or they are too tired
TO work any longer, and then, when
they need rest, give what strength
they have left TO planning their
business. There are others who
do their work OF this kind while toll
ing in the fields. But no one can
think TO the best advantage when
tired, or when working hard with the
hands The method should be
changed Before the body IS wearied
with labor time should be taken TO
think how the work can be most profit
ably directed.
If any one is disposed to consider
this plea for ease or incidence. let
him remember that brain work Is far
more exhausting than physical toll.
The change is not advocated merely to
save labor, but TO make labor more
profitable. The mind Is far superior
to the hand. and the extent 70 which
IL is used. ia farming or any other
line Of business. will very accurately
indicate the degree OF success which
will be secured j +. Read. in NJ r.
Examiner.
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CHAPTER II.


Boughton in the meantime proceeded TO
Carylon, where he gotta genuine Virginian
welcome from Judth's father, who was his
second cousin and not his uncle. He was
also RECALLED with mysterious drink, which
consisted of lemon-peel and brandy and nut
meg, and several other ingredients, and
which tasted very delicious and which his
host called "Colonel Pages own.n
"Colonel Pages own" put Phil in a some
what better temper, and he was disposed,
after his second tumbler, TO smile to him
self over his little Cousins impetuosity, and
went so far as to concoct speech which he
would make TO her after dinner, and which
ran 10 the effect that any one would be not
only content but anxious to play the part of
beast TO such a beauty. During these medi-
tations the Colonel was telling him every
thing that had happened to everybody in
the neighborhood for the last twelve years.
"And, gadl sir" he ended, shut you
should see my lass Judy, you know. An
out-and-out beauty, Buster" tThe Colonel's
nickname for Phi, from that young gentle
mans petticoat days. 'sEgad, siri there's
one instance of the Angel of Life nodding
over his work. You never saw such an in-
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Copyrighted. Isss.l

"Inwith you, quick,7' said Luke, and Al
bert was not slow TO obey. Closing the
door the Union Captain, by the aid of the
girls, drew a large bedstead in front Of 1t.
The head-board being high and broad, com
pletely hid the door of the closet.
snow play your parts shrewdly, and all
will be well,n he whispered to the terrified
girls.
"Bring an axe, I'm agoin' to bust this
door down. voice cried from without.
Luke knew there must be no longer de-
lay, and opening the door he walked out,
saying:
Shave no fears, ladies', you shall not be
harmed"
"Why, hello Cap'n, war you in tharl'
cried the astounded trooper, who was anx-
ious to 'bust the door down y
eyes; there is no one in there but two
frightened girls"
"But I'd swar / heerd men a talkin'."
"You heard myself Where is Captain
Lawrencer Luke asked, determined to get
rid Of this inquisitive trooper.
"Sumars IN the 'ouset'
"Hunt him up and send him here
This door was the only entrance TO the
bedroom, and Luke determined that no one
should enter the apartment where the girls
hu0 OhANNt RSACs AC oOA0iCA
hurried away TO find his Captain.
II must find some one to guard this door
that can be trusted" Luke said to himself
At this moment he caught sight of the
very man he most desired TO see, Arkansaw
Tom, making his way toward him.
"Capn, / war jist er lookin' fur We.
Didn't know what d become o. yer"
''Tom, want you to guard this door, and
ill 20 I ovid
Mind my instructions, now, no one enters
without my permission. There are two
frightened girls in there who must not be
molested.n
II understand, Cap'n, N We depen' ont"
said Tom, taking up his position in the door
way.
Cotton, Snow and Max came up at this
moment for instructions.
''See that no injury is done the house, =
the Captain said.
''Some ar talkin' o. burnIn' it, said Cor.
poral Max.
sit must not be done.'
At this moment Captain Lawrence came
up and informed Luke that three Confed.
crates had been killed, five wounded and
six taken prisoners. About half a dozen, he
thought, had escaped, also some women
and children. Their own loss was four
killed and two badly wounded.
''What had we better do; burn the house?''
asked Captain Lawrence.
"By no means,n Luke answered.
"lt's only harbor for rebels.n
SIT may be, but it's against our instruc
tons to burn any houses. We have gone
as far as we dare, and it would be best fol-
us to return
Captain Lawrence was as anxious as some
OF his men to burn the house, but Luke was
his superior on this expedition and he com
PEELED to obey him.
While they were still talking about burn
ing the house the loud cracking of flames
reached his ears.
"What is thats" Luke demanded.
''Cap'n, the troops hev set the house or
fire. said Max
"Put it OUT cried the angry Captain, anc
he rushed into the kitchen where the flames
were cracking and blazing. The cavalry
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The cavalcade was already some distance
down the road, and their horses feet
splashing in the mud and water could be
but family heard.
"Cap'n, don't ye think we're gwine ter
have trouble t make it back Z campl"
asked old Arkansaw Tom.
II don't know, Tom; but think we had
better get back as soon as possible, for the
firing has without doubt been heard all
over the neighborhood'
"Thet's Jest what 1 was thinkin',
Cap'n,p aid Tom. 1.-THE country's full o.
1ohnnies"
"Letss ride fasters' They put their
horses to gallop, splashing both steeds and
riders with muddy water.
Il sta lacked several hours Of morniDs
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men had carried arms fun of straw, shay.
ings and sticks and piled on the kitchen
floor, which they had ignited. Captain
Mason hurled three cavalrymen whom he
found at the door watching with fiendsh
satisfaction the result of their work into the
burning apartment, and shouted to them in
a voice of thunder: "Put out the fire, or by
the Eternal you shall burn with it."
The men plunged into the binding smoke
and sitting heat, and with their swords be.
gan to pitch the blazing straw and shavings
out of the windows into the yard. Their
comrades carried water for them, and in q
short time the fire was extinguished.
81 will shoot the first man who attempts
such a thing" cried Luke, almost white
with passion.
"What are your ordersq" asked the on
Ger in command of the cavalry
"Return at once to the front"
'sAnd these rebels"
stake all that are able to go with US; the
others must. of course. be left: allow nc
one to be hurt. None but towards kill pris-
oners. Get your men in readiness"
A few moments later the bugle sounded
and the cavalrymen returned to their
horses. Captain Mason, with his four trusty
companions, remained until the very last.
''Tom," said Captain Mason to old Arkan-
saw, who was still at his post, ''you, Max,
Cotton and Snow go bring the horses to the
front gate and wait for me. | Will come
soon"
'sWe'll do t, Cap'n; you can depend on
we'uns every time" said Tom.
As soon as every man was out Of the
house Luke went into the apartment where
Lille and Elsie, half dead with fear lest
Albert's hiding-place might be discovered,
sat on sofa clasped in each others arms.
They are gone,n said Luke. 81 am the
last Union man in the house, and have only
come to bid you adieu."
Luke, Luke, darling Luke, let me thank
you a thousand times for saving my
brother" cried Lille, flinging her arms
about his neck.
Their lips met in warm kiss of love, and
he led her to the sofa, where few words Of
fondest affection were spoken.
Don't forget, darling Lille. that war is
cruel, and we can not always control our
own destiny. Thank Heaven, was able TO
ssge your brother, but had l been only sec
ond in command would have been power
less. The fortunes Of war may at any time
turn against US, and one or both may fall
Hope for the best-ne prepared for the
worst"
The parting was short and replete with
tender solicitude. Pressing burning kiss
on those sweet, pale lips, he FASTENED from
the house.
His companions were already in the sad
die, and mounting his own horse they gal
loped down the road to overtake the cavalry.
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NUMBER I6.

a cluster of bushes in the yard was heard.
Instantly every door and window became
a volcano from which there issued smoke,
fame, fire and death Bullets and buck.
shot whizzed like hail about the troops.
Men fell, horses reared, plunged and be.
came unmanageable, and, while Luke was
trying TO rally his men, his own steed,
pierced by dozen bullets, fell against the
fence.
In vain Captain Mason tried to disengage
his feet from the stirrups, the horse rolled
over, and the young officers head struck
some hard substance with such force as 20
render him insensible.
When he regained consciousness he
found himself surrounded by fierce guer-
rillas, helpless prisoner
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13

OF The success Of Hoods Sarsaparilla IS
the fact that every purchaser receives a
fair equivalent for his money. The fa-
miliar headline " 100 Doses One Dollar, >
stolen by imitators, is original with and
true only of Hoods SarsaparilIa. This
can easily be- proved BY any one who
desires to test the matter. For real
economy. buy only Hoods sarsaparilla,
Sold by all druggists
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heartily. II haven't even an ideal; but, Of
course, hen turn up-they always do. Old
maids are accidents
Accidents!'' the rector's wife had ex-
claimed, in a tone which am unable to de
scribe.
she held up the gray cotton gloves, or
namented with wrist-tassels, these last
sharing in the good lady's agitation. Their
risky holdings developed kittenish de-
sire in Miss Page to seize and secure them.
How delightful it would have been TO OBJ
serve the face Of their wearer had she
done 30.
Miss Page did not always control herself
so wen as on this occasion, however. She
yielded to her inclinations without stint
not infreQuently,
One Of these events took place not long
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TTo BE CONTINUED. ]

Experience has demonstrated that
Ely's Cream Balm is the best catarrh
remedy in use. My daughter, who is q
sufferer from that miserable disease, is
much better BIZ the use Of one bottle.
DIR. K. A. Sehouten. Druggist. 75S So.
Division St, Grand Rapids. Mich.
For twenty years have suffered from
catarrh purchased Ely's Cream
Balm of j. Dawson & Son. which has
so effectually cured my headache that
/ feel altogether new man. | have
recommended it TO many with ike coed
results. M. NJ Rec, d. ID. s.. Roei e.
ter, Ind, l4-l6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-13
CHAPTER KIN.

At FIIIbhUNW LANDINU.
When Luke found himself a prisoner of
the Tennessee brigands he fully expected
that his last moment had come. Had his
captors been regular Confederates, his life
would have been safe, but he knew that
these partisan warriors, no better than
brigands, with their primary objects blood
and plumber, set all military law at de-
fance, and seldom or never spared pris.
oner.
The captive was resigned to his fate,
however. He had entered the army fully
realizing the dangers which attended such
a life, and taken his chances; now that fate
had formed the decree against him he had
determined TO murmur not
"Well, Yank," bawled a great. clustering
fellow, coming up TO where the prisoner sat,
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had charming and romantic fancy that
the man who married her should be the
only man to kiss her. Now Boughton had
dashed this pretty ideal to bits,
and broken the charm, and polluted
yes, polluted, Miss Page told herself
with violence, her so long cherished lips.
His mustache had scratched her nose, and
whether one turns ones lips in over ones
teeth or not, a kiss is q kiss, and she would
be quits with him.
Judith's face was decidedly wicked as she
made this last announcement, and there was
ever so much more red than brown in her
wide omen ewes
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rae onlx nEarrcr arMrnx

For habitual constipation. dyspepsia,
and kindred ills Is the famous California
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup Of Figs. II
strengthens as well as cleanses the
system. it is easily taken, and perfectly
harmless. For sale in so cts and 81 90
bottles by A. II. Barber Druggist.
Lancaster. 1918
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A JUNE SUNRISE.

A JUNE SUNRISE,
Hnshl
Sunrise in the heavens is holding sway,
And with its nngovernable blush,
Running down to burn the edge OF day
Floods thrush
To sweet Wild rapture borne away,
Singing, Singing
With throh of starlight in his tune.
And with fires OF music, springing
To the listening hearts of June;
II il June June -
Stay
Every bird that sings to heaven can tell
There has come change since yesterday;
Wings of summer, won through Spring farewell
In some way
OeT the earth have thrown Il mystic spell
Showing. showing
Roses Redeemed by the last red moon
In a scarlet transport flowing
On the happy heart Of june:
il is Jnne June.
Sunrise will soon lose itself in blne.
And through crystal air the birds win rnsh,
Sing tireless songs the sweet hours through;
Day will flush
Roses petals to more splendid hue.
Showing, showing
Passion OF the moonlight, sunrise. noon.
Through their gold hearts tidal flowing
To the golden heart Of June;
1t is june June.
e. n. Walton Stone IN limo Wild A3fa1e
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cry GUIDE.

..HcAsrEEf.ongEA RI I'M. meet FIRST a I,L
nird saturday In eachmsnth az p m ~ theii
tlaliin the showalter building.
gRAstT CuAprRa ROYAL RcH MAsoNs; Reg.
Mar couyncaion second aud fourth Iussaay a ~
each month at s. y. N. in theit nan ~ IVY
%howater building.
srAi, u fhe West Encampment 10; Il meet = ct
the 1st aud 3d Mondays u each MONTH ~ Y"
Il. 81 il 0dd Fellow, liall.
Mlssrssrppf VALLEY LooaEi.O OF Meets
every Wednesday ~ '0p NJ ~ odu Feiiows
fiaii Mapieslreet
campofI.o o. r. meets 1st and 81 Monday
ID each month, IT. 80 r. m IN odd FeuoNs
Hall, Maple street.
fonnung lodge. meets every Friday, ~ 7'}o
d d OLA Fellows nan. Maple Street
fnelrrr Lopag 4. o. d -. Meet arst and
a.r4 Mondays ~ eaeb north 10 baSters
aiack, at 7;S0 p. M
sYtvAn caMr. M. W. ~ a. Meets 1T and ~
3rifty- of each month IN BaXters BLOCK y
~.
To2 cox Posr. No. 49,. q A. Il. Meets every yer
teeo8d and fourth Saturday nigh's o. eacn iiioh''
Ragier's Block.
nm LIBRARY. court House. Open wcdnes-
afternoon and Saturday afternoon anu tN'Nz
ltgpa'a oprnA iousr. Corner Madison and
merry streets
erY CorNctL Meets lit Tne'day IN each
Mouth u the City clerk's office, oyer state
sans
dase II each month ia Dr.. J. Reeds once y
ts3l Ii. fu
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Papa" sweetly isped little He'll
gabalus, 'what relation are the children
Of first cousins TO one another?' Sec
ond cousins, Of course replied Agrip-
pinus. "NOp Guess again. They
certainly are !" Mop" What relation
are they then. smarty?" brothers
and sisters Of course Agrippinns
studied fully fiyc minutes before he
found the combination.
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LUKE MASON.
A Thrilling and Romantic Story
of the Late Civil War.
nY IoHN r. MusICK,

AUTHOR OF "BRoTHER AGAINST BROTHER, /"
"HELEE LAKRMAN,' " WALTER BROWN.
FIELD" BANKER OF BEDFORD
AND OTHER STORIES.
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Parties wishing their papers discontinued a;
expiration OF year must notify this office asst
papers are sent until paid and ordereS stopped
Persons wishing to send THE HERALD ava
areinformed that the postage on y single cop
one centtoany part ofthe United States ,Canada.
orany OF The countries OF Europe.
knteredatthe Post ONCE in Lancaster Wis az
second-class matter.
Office IN the old Catholic church, Laneaste'
Wisconsin.
WIN. b. MINER, Proprieto
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MY LADY TONGUE.
BY AAIELIE RivES,

BY AMELIE RIvES,
AUTHOR OF "THE Quick OR THE DEAD"
AsMoDEus,n 4" On Bones ISLAND
ETC, ETC.
lCopyright, By p. f. Collier, and Published By
Special arrangement Nth 00nce a Week."lA
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--Lawn-grass seed should be in the
ground. II deferred the growth Of the
grass will be delayed by the dry days
Of summer.
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HERALD JoBDEPARTMENT.

Is The bess equipped for general work Of
any il this part Of the state.
We make a speciality Of all kinds Of
Bill workplain and fancy.
Wedding Cards, Programs and Business
Cards neatly executed.
Note Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes,
printed in the latest styles.
law Briefs. Blanks, Notes, &C., de-, at
REASONABLY RATES.
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TRY LIaRAEY. court House. Open WcdRes-
afterrinon and saturday afternoon and even
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i.4EcAsFEELoBGEA a. II. u A. NJ. meet nrst anu
nird Saturdayiu eachmsnth az P. ~. ~ theit
tlaliin the Showalter Building.
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Tos cox Posr. No. 183. Il A. II. Meets every
seeoHd ana fourth Saturday nights OF each mohth
n. Vavfart4 I.i1etf
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RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION

THE HERALD
One Year, paid in advance. 80.
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Church Directory.

HUMANE saclRrY Meets ist and 81 tues
DAYS il each month ~ Dr. J. Reeds once "
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sTAn IL fhe West Eucampment 10; II meet meet
the fst aud 3d Mondays II each MONTH ~ +"
u. nl in obi Fellows Hall.
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: 9IFTfFF -HFItNIs.
.frY Council Meets lit Tne'day IN each
Month il the city CLERKS office, over state
Eans.
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ag4ET CHAPTER. ROYAL ARCH MasoAs;; W.
rlar enumeration second aud fourth Tuesday OF
each month ID &. p N. in their Han - me
&ftot-qtfAp huitI4s
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4YEvAw CAMP. NJ w. % 4. Meets IT, AMI w "
@rdtv- &c each month IN Baxter's BLOCK ~
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his hands tied behind his back, you've got
ter swing, that's all thar is o. it."
He paused, expecting to see his captive
go down on his knees and implore mercy,
but Captain Mason was firm and unmoved,
his eye meeting his enemy's without quail
ing. Finding that he made no answer, the
| rx,orr{1Yo n55ad.