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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02
VETERANS IN LUCK.
Two Blind Soldiers In New York ReceIv,
Fortunes In Back Pensions.

Two Blind Soldiers In New York Receive
Fortunes In Back Pensions.
Within a few days two very large
checks have been paid at the Pension
Office here to blind men whose misfor-
tune was the result of exposure and in
luries during the war Singularly, too,
each of them was lifted from absolute
poverty to comfort by the long delayed,
but none the less welcome, bounty OF
the Government
John Niedinger became subject for
pension under the act of 1879, and for
eleven long years watched and waited for
the money that was due to him. Mean
while he became impoverished and de-
pendent upon his wife and two children
for support A few years ago, according
TO the story he told Colonel Loveland,
his family turned him adrift, and he
was forced to apply to Superintendent
Blake, of the department of outdoor re-
lief, for support. He was sent to the
almshouse on Black wells Island. His
oft-repeated observation that he was in
daily expectation of receiving a fortune
from the Pension Bureau at Washing
ton was regarded by his keepers and as
sociates as hallueination, but TO please
the old man, who has reached three
score years, his address was forwarded
TO Colonel Loveland Early in the pres
ent week the long dreamed-of letter ar
rived on Blackwells Island, bearing the
printed stamp, in the upper rght-hand
corner, of the Pension Office here, and
when opened and read by the keepers
they were surprised to learn that a
check for S7,066 81 awaited a proper
Identification of the blind old pauper
On Saturday afternoon Neidinger. &C
companied by two keepers from the
almshouse, was lead into the Pension
Bureau. Colonel Loveland said to him:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02
FALL FASHION NOTES.
Hints aud Suggestions of Particular Interest
TO Fnir Headers.

Hints aud suggestions of Particular Interest
to Fair Readers.
Fawn-colored back grounds, with
floral designs, are still in demand for
Louis XIV. brocades.
Wood-b brown is seen in most of the
new fabrics and promises to be lead
ing color in both fall and winter goods.
Large rosettes made of narrow ribbon
are arranged as neck band and tied
closely round the throat, with long
floating loop and ends of ribbon at the
back.
New and pretty stuffs for tea gowns
are in pale satny grounds, powdered
all over with floral designs in brilliant
tints An apricot satin had tiny baskets
and miniature wreaths alternated. A
white ground brocade. showing the iris
patterns in gold-colored silk, and COM
bination of white. blue, gold and ivory
are among the noticeable novelties.
There is revival of the pretty
fashion of wearing long walls. Colored
gauze twisted around the hat and tied
in careless bow at the side or under
the chin, seems to be universally be-
coming, and softens the lines of the
face Mauve or lilac walls are much
worn, but those of beige-yellow, striped
on the edge withsthree narrow bands of
white, are newer.
Nearly all evening costumes are dell
uged with lace. Cascades of black
Chantilly vailed the front of an ex-
quisite shade of primrose faille, and
coquilles Of the same lace adorned
the corsage Black lace coouilles
were also used on a poppv-red
China silk; the founce around
the skirt was headed by a solid wreath
of poppies and ropes of peoples crossed
the bodice and we're knotted carelessly
lowdown on the left side of the skirt
A costume of silvery gray alpaca. with
full drapery, is made over petticoat of
gray satin, brocaded all over with bou-
Quots of colored flowers The coat
shaped bodice, cut ZEN cavalier" is
made with a seam AROUND the hips.
The waistcoat of the same brocade as
the petticoat is buttoned down the
front with quaint silver buttons, and a
small cravat of old Brussels lace
makes a pretty finish at the neck.
With this costume should be worn a
three-cornered black chip hat, bound
around the brim with silver braid and
the crown trimmed with black ostrich
feathers, rosettes and loops OF silver
galloon; parasol of black and silver.
A pale yellow evening gown. worn re-
Gently bya dreamy-looking blonde. with
long-lashed. shadowy violet eyes was
embroidered with exquisitely shaded
mauve orchids Two or three of the
orchids were worn in the hair, and the
yellow gauze fan was decorated with a
lightly embroidered design of the same
flower. Another dainty dancing gown
of old rose crepe had the skirt trimmed
with numberless crossways frills. The
pointed bodice laced in the back. and
shoulder knots and sash. with floating
ends of gauze ribbon, added to the airy
effect A wreath of almond blossoms
for the head and a necklet to corre-
spond around the white throat. COM
pleted an exceedingly pretty and simple
costume. N. Y. Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02

There were but seven men in the reg
iment who refused TO re-enlist at the
expiration of their first three years OF
the total number lost there were 1913
who we're men belonging to the COM
mand not in the original enlistment,
leaving 62s men who we're lost of the
original regiment At the final muster
out there were but 252 who were count
ed as sound men, they not having re-
ceived injury and as this exhibit does
not pretend to give the record of the re-
cruits better opportunity could hardly
be found to study the seventies of war.
Speaking from memory of what has
become of the noble little band Of two
hundred and tifty-two men who were
mustered out Comrade Tucker SAYS
that six of Company ID died within the
first year after leaving the service, and
that there can not be over eighty-two or
eighty-three of the survivors of that or
ganization alive now. that he has heard
of but one death this year but presumes
it will be found at the reunion there
will be others reported American Tri-
bune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02
HOUSEHOLD eREMTIEs.

An original use of glass has been
devised Various colored pieces in odd
sizes are pierced by three or four holes
on the edge, and caught together by
wire until they form mesh or fret
work large enough for panel in tran
som.
Waterproof paper, transparent and
impervious to grease, is obtained by
soaking good paper in an aqueous solu-
ton of shellac and borax. 1t resembles
parchment paper in some respects II
the aqueous solution be co!ored with
aniline colors very handsome paper, Of
use for artificial flowers, is prepared.
Tomato Coy.-Two gallons green
tomatoes sliced but not pared: twelve
onions sliced; two tablespoons ground
mustard; one tablespoon black pepper;
two tablespoons salt; two quarts good
vinegar; one quart sugar; one teaspoon
cloves; one teaspoon spice. Cook all
together until Western Rural
Caramel Filling.-Three cups Of
white sugar, one cup fresh milk and
heaping tablespoon of butter boiled to-
gether. One cup sugar melted and
mixed with the other; stir until we'll
mixed, then let it boil until almost as
thick as icing when you take it of. Just
before you are ready TO put it on the
cake flavor to your taste with vanilla
Detroit Free Press.
-Silyer-Top Drink. - Water, one
quart white sugar, one pound, essence
Of lemon, one teaspoonful whites OF
two eggs beaten with one-half tea
spoonful of -four. Boil to a strip. Di-
vide into equal parts and to one add
three-fourths ounce tartaric acid, to the
other one ounce of carbonate of soda
Put in teaspoonful of each to two
thirds glass Of water. Drink quickly
Housekeeper.
Picked Beans String a quarter OF
a peck of tender green beans. throw
them nto kettle of boiling water, add
a teaspoonful OF salt and boil twenty
five minutes. When done, drain in a
colander, let stand until cold; then put
into glass or stone jars, sprinkle lightly
with cayenne, add tablespoonful Of
whole mustard tablespoonful of
chopped horseradish, and cover the
whole with good, strong vinegar. -Bos-
ton Budget
"A great deal of sickness families
suffer could be easily traced to the cell
lar The cellar not unusually opens in
to the kitchen; the kitchen is heated
and the cellar is not Following the
natural laws. the c&d air of the cellar
will rush to take the place of the warm
er, and therefore, lighter air of the
kitchen. This would be we'll enough il
the cellar air was pure, but often it is
not; partly decayed vegetables may be
there or rotten wood, etc.
-Beefsteak Pie.-Take two pounds
OF good steak; put it on to boil with
water enough to cover we'll; add small
piece OF onion chopped, and cover close
ly TO confine all steam while cooking;
boil until very tender; then remove the
meat and cut it into bits. carefully re-
moving all gristle and bone; line deep
dish with good biscuit dough; season
with salt and pepper; thicken the liquor
in which the meat has cooked and pour
it over the meat; add top crust and
bake one hour.-Boston Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02

''My good man, can not pay this
large sum of money to you on this iden-
tifcation. You must bring your wife and
children, If you have any, or couple Of
citizens who have known you for long
time, and then you shall have your
money"
The old man trembled with emotion,
and tears started from his sightless eyes
as be told the Colonel how his family
had deserted him and left him TO become
pauper in the city's almshouse, but his
good luck revived his affection for his
son, daughter and wife, and he left the
building to grope his way in search Of
them. On Monday the reunited family
presented themselves. and the big check
was given to the old man.
Some days before this case there ar
rived from Washington check for $751;
1888, payable to the order of Harry
Chapman. also blind man, whose PEN
sion had finally been approved after ten
years of red tape. Chapman was found
in dingy cellar uptown, where he had
been permitted TO exist through the
bounty of a bill-poster His bed had
been bundles of old paper, and his meals
consisted Of bread and water. The old
man was identified by members of
Grand Army post in Newark, and he is
now living in that city. his comrades
having invested the $4,000 for him at
per cent. This was the largest amount
ever paid at the New York pension
office N. Y. Letter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02
HE GOT A FuRLOuGH.
How n IIOme-Sick Confederate Soldier
Fooled the Doctors.


Fooled the Doctors.
Charlie Duncan, now living in Jack
son County. was member of the Banks
County Guards, and as gallant soldier
Is ever pulled trigger
Charlie wanted furlough, and want
"a it bad, but how to get it was the
question. In the battles around Rich
mond he could not even get clipped by
bullet After the battle of Malvern
Hill had been fought, the wounded of
the company got together and were put
in charge OF Charlie with orders to carry
them to Richmond and get them good
quarters in the hospital.
When Charlie arrived at the hospital
with about twenty of the Banks County
Guards who had been wounded in the
fight, he saw that the surgeons were
giving every one furlough who had a
slight wound Here was his chance.
and he took advantage of it. He had
got blood all over his clothing from as
sisting the wounded. and as each one
marched up and was questioned by the
surgeons. furlough for thirty or sixty
days was filled out At last it came TO
Charities time as he brought up the rear
OF the squad, and doubling himself up
into knot and groaning terribly, said:
Doctor. am shot through the side
with minnie ball
The surgeon asked him il he thought
he could make the trip his home. Char
lie informed him that he was suffering
considerably, but thought that i'll had
a sixty days furlough, he could stand
the ride home long way. He still kept
his hands to his side and groaned pite-
ously.
A furlough was filled out and Charlie
was soon aboard the train speeding
toward the dear ones at home. He
fooled the surgeons good. and after stay
ing out his furlough. came back, and
was with the gallant few at the surren-
der. Athens (Gal Banner
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02

LIEUTENANT BRowNELI. who avenged
the death of his commander, Colonel Z.
f. Ellsworth, of the New York Fire
Zouaves. at Alexandria, Va. near the
opening OF the war, is now in the Pension
Department at Washington. He was
with Colonel Ellsworth when the seces.
sion flag on the Marshall House was
hauled down. and shot j. w jackson,
the proprietor of the hotel. just after
the latter had killed Ellsworth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02
new YORK CITY

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success all ChrUntc, Nervous, Skin and Blood
Diseases OF every nature upon the latest scien-
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cases have been neglected. badly treated or pro-
nounced incurable. Patients who are doing
well under the care Of theiro own physicians need
not call on us as our province is to trert those
who cannot find relief otherwise. No money re-
quired Of responsible parties to commence treat
ment.
DR.. HAM has attained the most wonder
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experience he has discovered the most infaliible
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Debility, Premature decline of the Manly Powers
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Mental Anxiety, Absence OF Will Power Melan-
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those terrible disorders arising frem the solitary
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ing marriage impossible. Take one candid
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My methon oftreatment will speedily and per-
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Young Men who have become victims Of
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Epilepsy or Fits positively cured by a new and
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Curing of Piles Guaranteed. VIII give 81 600
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FREE EXAMINATION OF URINE.
Each person applying for treatment shonld
send or bring an aunce OF their urine for chem
ical and microscopcal examination.
REMARKABLE CURES perfected in old
cases which have been neglected or nnskillfuly
treated. No experiments or failures. Parties
treated by mail or express but where possible
personal consultation preferred.
Cases and correspondence strictly confidential
and medicine sent to any part Of the United
States List of questions free.
Western Address, DIR HAM,
Madison.
Wiz
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02

Consultation and examination free and con
hdentisl in his parlors al the hotel from a. m
70 D m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02
wlscoNslNs FOURTEENTH.

1t Has a War Record ExceIled by No
Other Regiment.
The following table was compiled
from the official company records of the
Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry by Coma
rade w. II. Tucker Of Company d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-02

You work in all weather. You want an call
in the world. No frail rubber affair that will
MP before the week is out. Rubber costs more,
and lasts but short time. -Four teamstefs out Of
FIVE wear the " Fish Brand " waterproof clothing.
They the only teamsters' waterproof coats that
are light, strong, durable, and cheap. They cost
very little, and last long time. They never get
sticky or peel of. The buttons are wire-fastensd,
and never some off. They are absolutely water
proof and wind-proof. Until you own one you will
never know the comfort OF rainy day. Beware Of
worthless limitations, every garment stamped with
the Fish Brand" Trade Mark. Don't accept
any inferior coat when you can have the Fish
Brand Shcker" delivered without extra cost Par
tieusrs and illustrated catalogue free.
A. }. TOWER, Boston. Mass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-02-21
RUSHING FOR HOMES.

At the Sound Of = Cannon the Army 81
Boomers. Let Loose BY the Presidents
Proclamation. Rush Into the sioux Re.er-
walton.
CHAMBERLAIN, s. D., Feb. 1o.--The
loud report OF cannon this afternoon
was the signal for the boomers to enter
the Sioux Reservation in accordance
with the Presidents proclamation.
Hundreds Of teams. with great loads 81
lumber. started on dead run across the
river. and the hundred or more Indian
police placed as guard to prevent any
premature invasion stood dazcd and
helpless as they viewed the great and
rush for the reservation A
most novel sight was the moving OF a
large building. under which had been
placed heavy timbers and wheels. This.
like the other wagons. was pulled
across the river BY galloping horses.
There were a number OF smash ups in
the rush. but as yet no fatalities have
been reported. Houses are being erected
tonight by the light Of lanterns and
the morning sun will shine on scores 81
new houses, many Of them grouped in
the new town on the west side Of til.
river.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-02-21
4 GENTLE VICTORY.

9Ae Municipal Eiects"n ~ salt Lake CITY,
utah. Results In victory for the Gentiieo
The Latter Celebrate Their success
with Cannons. Ssonslrcs. illumination
and : General Jabllse.
SALT LAKE Cry. Utah. Feb 1.-THE
municipal election yesterday passed on
quietly. The city was crowded with
special police. detectives and United
States Deputy marshals. for the purpose
OF preventing illegal voting. which each
party claimed the other would resort 70.
II was feared that an attempt 10 chal-
lengc and arrest voters would result in
riot and bloodshed. but this anticipa-
tion was not realized. and though tho
excitement was 50 intense that half Of
the business houses were closed. order
prevailed. Bands paradcd the streets,
and tho thoroughfarcs were jammcd
with excited citizens who realized that
upon the result OF the days battle de-
pended the future Of the Mormon church
as a political organization. The voting
passed of quietly. and only six arrests
wcrc made for illegal voting. and these
were accompanied by no demonstrations
from either side.
Snow began falling early in the morn
ing and continued until noon. when tho
sun came out. melting the snow and
turning the streets into rivers Of slush.
This did not deter the voters many u
whom waded through the mud to the
polling places. while hundreds OF car
riagcs ran between the headquarters
and every part Of the city. conveying
voters 10 and from the polls. Iiy noon
3. coo votes had been east, which by tho
poll-books showed that about seventy
1--we per cent Of the Peoples lMormons)
registered vote had been east and about
atty per cent. OF the Liberals lGentilesl.
At that hour il was estimated that the
returns atthe Gentle headquarters gave
them majority Of 20s votes. though up
to eleven o'clock the Mormons had
majority ranging from 200 10 200 votes.
II was estimated at five o'clock that tho
returns from every ward in the city
gave a total vote Of G.ass. divided as
follows: Gentiles. s.44s: MormonA
:, s55. The polls closed at 9 p. M.
The Liberal leaders posted bulletin
claiming 1900 majority. The news
spread rapidly. and the Gentiles bccnme
wild with joy. They literally took nos
session Of the city, the Mormons r~tir-
ing 10 their homes. Flags were run up
in all directions. and lanterns and fire.
works illuminated the streets and build
ngs. Cannons doomed. bonfires were
lighted at every corner. and hundreds
u men in line paraded the streets sith
irums and torches. yelling like mad
40 such scenes were ever witnessed be-
'ore in Utah. The Mormons admit their
iefeat. but say thatit was brought about
BY the most glaringly illegal methods,
md that the result will be reversed BY
he courts. They do not think the
majority shown BY the returns will OK
'eed 400. Official figures have not beer
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-02-21

WAsHlSoTo~. Feb ll.-An executive
order was issued yesterday fixing the
boundary lines 81 the two land districts
in the new coded reservation in South
Dakota The location o. the land-of'ice
Of the Northern district will be Al
Pierre and that OF the Southern district
at Chamberlain. Registers and receiv.
crs will be appointed at once. and two
clerks from the land-oiiice here Will he
sent to the new Offices with the ncccs.
sary blanks and papers to carry on the
public business. All that portion OF the
newly-ccdei land south Of the forty.
third parallel OF latitude Is added 70 the
ONeill land district OF Nebraska. The
lines OF the black Hills, Mitchell and
Huron land districts will he changed "a
conform to the lines OF the new dis
tricts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-02-21

Report ~ tho CemsAittee Appointed -
Test the ElcctricAi fxecutlon Appliances
IN the New York frisons--Ther Are All
Right and NJ Fear % Failure Need ~
Entcrs Aimed.
ALBASv. y. r.. Feb. 1s.-1his morn.
ing the commission 10 test tho electric
al execution apparatus in state prisons
will make their report 70 Snpc-intcn-
dent Of state Prisons Lathrop. The re-
port will say that the questions 10 DO
solved were In the main whether tho
apparatus would kill. and also what
number Of volts were necessary. and
what kind Of wire should be used IL
was found that German silver wiro
proved 70 be the best. and that nine hum
dred volts was about the maximum
amount needed for horses and larger
animals. and about four hundred volts
the maximum for small animals AZ
Auburn a horse and calf wcrc success
fully experimental upon. and efforts
made by DR.. Fell. Of Buffalo, BY the aid
OF improved machinery. 70 resuscitatc
the animal failed entirely. thus proving
conclusively that 1t was not case OF
suspended animation.
The committee in conclusion find
that, in their opinion. each one Of The
apparatuses can be used successfully.
and that death by electricity can be ac-
complishcd within four seconds. There
Is. in their opinion. no cause FOR mag
lining that there will eve. be any fall
ufc Of results
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-02-21


comuunlr~ssea Prom liens~r.sas Gem
mand~r uanh~r ~ the Adams shown.
she Exissencc ~ fesecfa1 state -
Anairs Ia samoa
WA~nfxarox. Feb. ia-Nr. sherman
laid before the senate yesterday a let
ter from the commanding officer u the
ship Adams in regard 20 the political
situation in Samoa. forwarded by tho
State Department 70 the committee ON
foreign relations Licutcnant-ccm-
mandcr bunker writes under date po-
cember 20. 1859:
have the honor 70 report that she pclis'c-
Al affairs Of the samoan people seem ~ As
10 have been amicably settled on the ith
inst large party 81 the most prominent %
the opposing chiefs Of Taua>c-c'~ party
came a. the officlai residence ~ Nsllefoa IN
Apia and formally acknowledged their AL
leglanee "a Naiictoa - their lawful -nvrr-
eli KIN. Nailrtoa informed those chiefs that
he was much pleased and desired Them -
direct their people % return a. their hons
and that In due time he ~ould select Some II
their number "a assist him in tbc admin
istraticn % the government
Lieutenant-C Commander bunker in
closes letter giving a native account
ll inc lnNtItltM NttNftU lIA4ltt&f1 8NA
the chiefs Of the Tamasese party: also
letter written by the Tama~e>e party
TO the Consul: and copy Of the incio~-
ure which accompanied IL. letter ID
the King acknowledging allegiance AMI
asking that an asscmhlagc be- called for
the purpose Of promulgating the new
condition Of affairs. Lieutcnant-Com
mander ilunkcr says:
The natives and foreign residents consider
the peace ~ the country a. assured. and tii..
German authorities are well convinced ~
this that they 10 not consider the presence
of IA war vessel ~ present necessary al So
moa. The German cruiser Ale xsnderne has
received fclegrarhic orders ~ leave. and
her commanding officer informed me he in
tended 10 sail On the -ntE ~ January for
Auckland. y. T.. - remain away until this
end ~ the hurricane season.
On the 18th inst. made Official visit -
the King. accompanied by the United states
Consul and large party 81 the officers ~
this vessel. ami congratulated him upon H.
accession and the final settlement Of the "a
moan trouble.