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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-16

Publishes in condensed but comprehensive form
news from all parts Of the world, and daily lays
before its readers an epitomc of whatever is going
on around them
The GAZETTE enjoys unsurpassed facilities for
procuring ALL THE NEWS, and that, too, often
twelve hours earlier than the morning papers, it.
Geographic columns being kept open till late each
evening in order to receive the very latest dis.
patches, so thai whatever may occur, wheth.
er in this or other lands. is almost sure to find its
way into its columns the same day.
Its correspondence is newsy and accurate, and
its miscellaneous department is conducted with
an eye to the enlightenment and pleasure of its
readers, and no pains are spared to make it at
~tractive in every feature.
Its commercial columns are edited with care
and precision, so that the merchant and the farm
er can always rely upon its market reports.
As an advertising medium it has few, if any,
%superiOrs in all this section of country, having an
extensive circulation, not only throughout vir.
ginia, bat in nearly all the States and Territories
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Cooks
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feb26
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-16

GOLDEN SMOKED BLOATERS-These are
" the finest Bloaters ever put on the market.
Price 80 cents per dozen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
A Home On Wheels.

The other day there arrived at Salem,
Oregan, box car that left Detroit six
teen days before. 1t contained +. Har-
wood, wife and two babies. seven cows,
two horses, two sheep and an endless
assortment OF household and kitchen
furniture and farm appliances. -E1-
change
Possibly some peop might call that n
"home on wheels and possibly it may
be an emigrant's idea of comfort But
our idea of home on wheels is one Of
The Burlington's" elegant Vestibuled
Pullman trains, equipped as they are,
with all known devices to contribute 10
the comfort, the safety and the conven-
fence Of tie traveller This line has the
lightest grades Of any railroad between
the Twin Cities and Chicago enabling
its trains to run al a high rate Of speed
with great smoothneSs Of motion. its
time record is unsurpassed by that Of
any Northwestern read, and the cour-
teous attention shown by all officials and
employees, make the tourist feel perfectly
at home. This is our idea Of "homo
on wheels. TO enjoy its comforts. buy
your tickets over The Burlington.
They can be obtained Of almost any
ticket agent, or full information will be
furniahed on writing 10 W. J. c. Ken
yon, Gen Pass Agent G. b. y n r
r., ST Paul, Mimi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
Eown and County News.

Old Sol got down to business Tuesday,
the thermometer registered 81 in the
shade
The country between Benton and
Shullsburg is swarming with railroad
surveyors.
Burglars entered Koch's store at
Prairie du Chen and stole $500 worth
Of clothing.
The dam at Rodolf Mills, Muscoda,
was carried out during the storm Of
Saturday night.
The Ladies Society Of the Cong.
church will meet on Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Phelps
Commencement exercises viii be OBJ
served at St Clara's Acadamy, Sinsini-
va Mound. this evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
kllLEp WIZ = spApE.


Charles Ayers. of the town of Little
Grant. was fatally cut in the head BY
Peter Heukle with spade Tuesday
afternoon.
Henkle was working on he road and
at Ayers place found two hitching
posts set way out in the road Henkle
told Ayers they would have to be moved
but be refused to allow il 10 be done.
HenkIe then attempted to remove them
himself when Ayers interferred. using
vile language aud names until Henkel
swung bis spade with the above result.
Ayers head was split open for seven
inches, and there was no possibility of
his recovery.
Dist. Atty Murphy was in this city at
tending PROBATE court and was at once
photographed for. He and Undersheriff
Metionigal left here at S O'Clock that
evening, arrested HenkeI and lodged
him in the county jail by O'Clock
"Wednesday morning.
1t IS an unfortunate affair as there
was no ii feeling between the men, and
was due to the heated argument over
the removal Of the posts. Henkel IS
day laboyer and single Ayers was a
horse doctor. 20 years of age aud
widower with grown children. He died
Wednesday morning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
PERSONALS.

VIII Clark is home after several
weeks stay in Oklahoma.
VIII Richards is spending a few days
with his family in this city.
NJ. o,Brien. Of Hazel Green. called
on Lancaster friends Friday.
+. J. Stevens, of Cassyille made Lam
caster people visit Sunday.
Geo. f. Groom. Of Cassville. made
Lancaster a visit last Saturday.
VIII Lehner and wife, of Galena have
been spending few days in this city.
John and VIM. Ryan Of North Andoyer
were in the city on business Tuesday.
Mrs. Scnbner, of Cherokee, Ia, is the
guest Of her friend Mrs Chas. H. Baxter.
Geo. B. Clementson is enjoying his
vacation home from the State Universi-
ty.
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Carter and son
Ford, Of Dodgeyille, spent Sunday III
this city.
Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Sherwood. of
Madison are the guests Of Mrs. c. w.
rockingham.
Sol. Clough, who recently moved his
family to Dakota, has been making Ian
caster short visit.
Benz. Garthwaite of West Bend, la,
spent few days of the past week with
friends in this vicinity.
Miss Coo Mckinney returned home
last week after spending the year at the
Platteyille Normal school
Mrs. Geo B. Carter and daughter
Lollie, returned Wednesday after sever
al weeks visit at ST. Cloud, Minnesota.
Prot. J. A. Williams, teacher the past
year Of the Bloomington High School.
has secured the position as superintend-
ent Of the Galens city schools
After several weeks visit with rela-
tives and old friends in this vicinity. j.
M, Roberts and family, Of Plainfeld
Iowa, started for home Monday
Prof. f. f McDermott is home from
the Northwestern University for
vacation Prot. McDermo,t has com
pleted two years post graduate course.
f. T Wall and wife. Of Pueblo. Colo
RADIO, are visiting friends in this county. |
Mr. Wall yas formerly postmaster at
Montfort, and is engaged at present in
an extensive dry goods business in !
Colorado.
Miss Fra nike Bryan, Of Patch Grove
formerly typo in this office was in the
city Wednesday Miss Bryan came
over from Patch Grove to attend the
Of Miss Laura Cover to Chas.
W Longdon
II G. Altizer, come down from the
University Friday, accompanied BY H.
NJ Ashton, Of Arcadia. They expect to |
start north in few days in the interest
Of School Supplies. which business they
expect 10 follow during vacation.
Pat Woods. Of Mt. Hope was in town
Wednesday and made pleasant call
at his Office MI Woods and wife will
leave in a few weeks for Syracuse n. Y.
to visit Mrs. Woods mother who lives
near there. They expect e be gone
most of the summer.
Prof Duncan McCregor. Pres. Of the
Platteyille State Normsl School, i at-
ending an alumni meeting Of Ann
Arbor University Il has been thirty
years since bis graduation, and this will
% bis first attendance. The meeting is
ield every ten years
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

List of Unclaimed letters remaining
in the Lancaster Postofliee June 2lst.
1890
Cartin, Mrs. James
Dewey, Mrs Nj. J. Mortimer
Roller, Anna
Miner. Mrs Addie
Bruokover, Willie
Taylor, John
Viewer A. H. e.
Persons claiming the above will please
call for advertised letters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

There was an increase in the insane
of the state to the number Of l53 during
the month Of May The population Of
all the hospitals and asylums in the
state for May is as follows In the State
hospital at Mendoza, are 5l8; at the
Northern hospital, 59f milwaukee, hos
pital, PCS; Brown county asylum, %;
Columbia; 50; Dane county, l03; Dodge
county, 89;tOnd du Lac, 96;Grant coun-
ty. 2;Greencounty, S:lowa county. 101 .
Jefferson county, 30 LII Crosse county,
100; Manitowoc county, 80; Milwaukee
county go; Outagamie county, 81; Ra-
cine county. II Rock county. IS: Sank
county. 81 Sheboygan county, So Yer.
non county, 101, Walworth county, 81,
Winnebago county, Is This makes
3,084 insane persons in the state, 687
males. and 1897 females.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
COUNTY coURr.

Est Fred Johns, decd Pet for settle
ment No objection. account allowed
and final order made.
Est Christian Klar, decd Pet to
appoint administrator de bons non with
will annexed No objections Jacob
Hartmann appointed admir- de bonis
non with the will annexed, and his bond
fixed at $500.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
HALF RATES TO MILWAUKEE

For the Grand Conclave Knights of
PYthias, Milwaukee, the Chicago s.
North Western Railway Company will
sell excursion tickets at rate of one fare
for the round trip For tickets and full
information apply to Agents c. Il N
Railway Co. 1918
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

At the Monteibre Home fer Chronic
Invalids there is patient suffering from
a peculiar and incurable disease, the
ike OF which is rarely met with and
never before in such a perfectly hopeless
and completely developed state as IN
this instance. It is called acromegaly.
but the name conveys no information Of
the horrible nature Of the disease, which
is one that battles medical skill The
zones Of the frame and Uranium Of q
victim Ct acromegaly never cease 70
grow, but add bone tissue to bone tissue,
cartil lge to cartilage until the indiyid
ual is distended to au enormous size.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
Rambler's Notes.

Our notes this week do not extend be-
youd Bloomington but met many old
friends Of the HERALD. rhos Trolop
of Little Grant, was here. he has taken
the HERALD for 80 years, and J. w.
Bracket Of this place has been on the
roll Of honor over So years The Bloom.
ington High School has Just closed m
interesting term under Prof j. A.
Williams. Was pleasantly entertained
by j. NJ Donnelly Of the Bloomington
Hotel. and made call at the Record
Office, both Editor Curtis and his wife
were bNsy as bees. The merchants all
carry good lines and seem to be doing
excellent business for this time Of year.
Many fine trotters have arrived for the
races on the 4th and 18th, and a great
time is anticipated Among the busi-
ness men and others met were d. +.
Brown, L. d. Holford, |, j. Frazier + :.
L Greer, VIM. hoford. S, n. Hatch,
c. " +. Woodhouse, S. Kitto, BARLEY
u Woodhouse, Maker 4 Pennock, Tho.
Smith, j. johnson, S. S. Hopes, Maui
ger, Spencer q Turnoske. Wood Y
Pitts, Willie & Gsrthwaite Taylor 4
Brooks. H. Enke Parkins a. Peacock,
Casper Auel, Blewett 4 Brady, Tom
Lines, Will Maroouy, John Clayton,
John Bonham, Ed Miller w. Bennett,
Geo Taylor, Ira Fox, j Pennock, Jas
Balentine and Postmaster Nevins
More Anon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
Pao4lslrloN couNrxcoNveNrloN

A mass convention of the Prohibition
Party for Grant County is hereby called
to meet at the Court House. in the City
OF Lancaster.
SATURDAY. J1ap Z2H, "a I r. ~
Nineteen 40 delegates to attend the
state convention at Madison, july y,
will be elected and il said county con-
vention sees tit to place in nomination
candidates for the several county offices
to be voted tor At the coming general
election such nominations will be made,
A good attendance requested
By order Of Com.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
LANCASTER MARKET.

Everything in the line Of produce re-
rlains at about the same price as was
given last week. Hogs are firm and for
extra fine are a few cents better. Two
loads Of hogs, one Of horses, one Of ex-
celsior were shipped this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
CHEERFUL PERMISSION

Epoch: Patient (bank teller) Doctor.
would it hurt nee any to count some
money this morning.
Doetor-You might count out two
ten-dollaU bills. l think. without any
injury to yourself
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
NArIKAL INCIDENT

New York Weekly Street Car Con-
duetor (to driver)--l wonder what that
man is running so hard tor9
Driver Cooking Lack) -Mebbe tho
fool wants to get on G'lang
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
AFTER SERVICE

Miss Susi Ito Miss Fannie) Why
didn't you stand UP when the minister
asked how many had lovers they wished
prayed for2
Miss Fannie-Do YOU think angels
are in need Of prayer2 West Shore
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Detroit Free Press First Tramp
suppose you struck tender cord when
YOU told your pitiful story to the LADY"
Second Tramp Not bit Of it, II was
the toughest wood ! eyer tried to saw"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

New York Weekly Mrs Slimdiet-
So you have placed yourself under the
lluous llesh2 Did he recommend any
special diet2
New Bearder No. madam. He sim
ply recommended your boardng-house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
SPECIALS
VETERINARY SURGERY

James kelso, Veterinary Surgeon and
Dentist, DotgevilIe. Wis. Late of
Chicago Veterinary College Open day
and night. 1921
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Dry Goods Chronicles The Ruling
Passion. Weeping spouse-'.I SHALL
erect monument to you dearest when
you are gone shall have Loving
Husband engraved at the bottom Of the
column. Dying advertiser Good
heavens, Puline, that will never dol
Top Of column, eighth page. next read
ing matter -or-I refuse 10 die!'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Money to loan-Real estate security.
Lorg time. Seven per cent.
c. w. Hill. Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Binghamton Leader Census Taker-
'Aud-er-are you an llot, madam"
Madam dear me- There il il again.
So many get that idea from seeing the
husband | married
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
ORYIOrs.

Harper's Bszar; sShe is very plain
isn't she?'
Yes. said the Boston womon, .'she
Is the most obvious person in the room.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Geo c. NARROW, d. d. S, will be at
his Potosi office on June I'll and remain
until July lst
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
FoR SALE

The 10 room house lately owned by
Mrs + b Sherman. with one aud !
lots. VIII be sold very cheap it taken
by first OF August Inquire Of
L. MEYER q Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
A WIDE DIFFERENCE.

Bostonian: She-O. Charlie. you
shouldn't kiss me in the hall!
He was trying to kiss you in the
mouth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
WOOD

For bargains in wood, green or dry.
apply to j F. Barnett & Sou.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

New passenger train leaves Platteylle 100
p. m, arrives in Milwaukee : 40 p IN. and Chi
oaso 1914 ,. m. Leaves Chicago 4 100 a. m. ar
rives in Milwaukee ESQ a. m. Leaves Milwaukee
6 80 q. m. and arrives in Platteyille .07 p. m.
e. B. smith, Local Agent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
SCHOOL MONEY APPoarlonmENr

The State school Fund as appOrti0ned
by the State Superintendent, 10 the
different towns Of Grant county, has
been received by the county Treasurer,
amounting to $l7.s45.92. The basis Of
spportionment is 81 3t.2 per scholar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Take Your Eggs to Needham Il
Humphreys and get cash tor the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Mothers will find Dr. Wmchels
Teething Syrup Just the medicine to
have in the house for the children; it
will euro Coughs, Colds. Sore Throat,
and Regulate the Bowels. Try it.
i5-3I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
LoM RATEs 10 sd. Eau.

The Chicago Il North Western Rail
way will sell excursion tickets to st.
Paul and return on account OF the
meeting Of the National Educational
Association, at rate of one fare for the
round trip, with $500 added for mem
bership fee in the Association For
tickets and tull information apply to
Agents G. 4. NV Railway Co. 17-1S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
aTH or July

The Chicago \ NORTHEASTERN Rail-
way Co. will sell excursion tickets be
tween all stations on July 9Th inclusive,
at one fare for the round trip. Tickets
and full information can be obtained Of
Agents G. q NV Railway Co 1910
State Journal One city enumerator
went into the residence of one Of the
editors and began Questioning the lady
Of the house. After getting the names
the following dialogue took place
Enumerator- What's Mr.. Blanks
business
Lady-He' 5 an editor.
Enumeration What's an editor2
Lady Why, a journalist
Enumeration (writing) -G-e-r-n-a-li-s-t
Is he black Or white
Lady (suppres-ing SMILEY -White
He then proceeded in the same mau-
ner to question the woman as to her age,
etc. ending up with BLACK or white3'
Lady White.
Enumeration Have YOU ANY children
Lady-Yes, one
Enumeration l. Il black or white
The physician who was summoned
came IN haste and succeeded in reviying
the lady after considerable hard work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
a gRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF NAILS AT Lam
CASTER, WIS.,. POST OFFICE.
STAGE ROUTES.

LANCASTER & FAYETTEVILLE STAGE.
fDaily)
LEAVES Lancaster at > p. m. and Arrives al
Platteville at 5 p. m.
caster at u m. ). X. GBEEN, Prop.
LANCASTER & sPECHT's FERRY STAGE.
(Daily)
caves Lancaster at S q. n. and Arrives at
POt0s at II m.
LsAvEs Potesi at ? p. M. and Arrives at
Lancaster at 430p. n.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
LANCASTER 3 sPEcHT's FERRY STAGE
LANCASTER 4 BURTON STAGE.

LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday Thursday and
Saturday at 5 a. and Arrives at Burton al
y IN.
LEAVES Burton at 80 p. m. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at 30 p M
: r. GREEN, Prop.
LANCASTER. BEETOWN s. BLOOMINGTON
STAGE.
LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
and Saturday at a. N. and Arrives al Bloom
iugtOn at II m.
LEAVES Bloomington at p. n. on same days
and Arrives ~ Lancaster at p m.
s. JOHNSON, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Tore Haute Express: Wibbie-T
wonder why swans sing just before
death?n Wabble-'It is their last
chants, suppose
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26

Needham q Humphrey pay cash
Eggs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-26
GOING NORTH.
PoToSI STATION

No. Il Accom-, Nor Lv Pstosi 10 90 d. m.
No. - Accom-. South Lv Potosi I &c p. N.
Nos. 40, So Il and % daily ex. Sunday.
Nos. 48 and 40 daily.
Tickets sold to all points. and baggage checked
to destination, saving time. money and trouble.
Information always cheerfully given.
5. L. PLATT. Potosi.
The advocate., 1890-11-26
MORE LIGHT WANTED.

To the Editor OF THE ADVOCATE.
The election Is over, and following It
comes a thousand opinions as to the
cause Of the defeat OF the good old party.
Some say IL Is the tariff, some say that it
was because the republicans did not pass
the federal election bill, and l see that
the Indiana State Journal says that ii
was because they did not pass the bank
rupt law
I don't think men Of good morals and
q just amount of brains can with credit
10 themselves OF the papers they run,
profess to be so grossly ignorant Of the
real cause Of this revolution among the
labOring Glasses.
These great national papers are finding
that II won't do to fight us, nor try to de-
ceive us. For instance, a paper (Toledo
Bldde) published at Toledo, Ohio, had a
circulation of about 10000 In 1883, and
now II has only about 90OO0 SO much
FOR more enlightened sheet. We may
expect a reform from such papers soon.
The main thing wish to ask is, why
has there been nothing said about that
abomlnable silver bill that the republl-
cans passed? Could we not with good
reason lay the defeat Of the republicans
10 that actS And yet have not seen the
first paper make such a charge. We
must not lose sight Of the main Issue. II
the old party try to smuggle the great
cause FOR which we have organized, we
should be all the more alert TO bring
them TO the line.
We will take no forced issues. We are
united. Let us stay united, demand
what ia right, aud II il ia not given us,
get where we can get It ourselves.
ITO thine own self be true"
A READER.
oswego, Kan, Now l5, 1890.
The advocate., 1890-11-26

Hlgdon s. Higdon, Washington assO.
clate, late examiner United States patent
Office for twelve years, patent lawyers, 80
licitors Of American and foreign patents,
rooms 55 and SO Hall building, Kansas
City, NO., and SO lie DrOit building,
Washington, d, O., report the following
list Of patents issued during the week
ending November 19, 1890 BY applylngt to
either office a printed copy OF any patent
here named can be obtained FOR % cents
in stamps. Send for book Of instructions
free OF charge:
Kansas Cultivator, Samuel Brooks,
Mackyville; surface Cultivator and pull
verizer, Charles O. Crumb, Burlington;
shears for dehorning animals, James d.
Green, Arcadia; meat tenderer, Samuel
@. Hunter, Holton; mail Indicator and
advertising board, Thomas B. Peacock,
Topeka; endless chain carrier, Mangus
Swenson, Fort Scott; wind wheel, Vim
cent, Knox 81 RynersOn, Topeka.
The advocate., 1890-11-26

or profit bearing power OF these roads.
The main feature OF this proposed
measure, 90 can be plainly seen, Ia the
fact that II takes the stock OF the com
pany az the value Of the road for assess
ment purposes, when the stock value eX-
ceeds tho actual or cost value. 10 this
justl Lot us see. When railroad com
Dany proceeds 10 Ak its rates and fares,
out OF which II figures its interest OK
profit, does II take the actual value Of the
road or does II take the stock Of the COM
panyl All agree chat they take the lat
Tor. The rates and fares that you and l
pay In almost every instance are made
eHorbitant, thereby requiring us TO pay
interest or contribute 10 dividends on
watered stock or fictitious value. II II
ls right for railroads to use their stock
instead OF the actual value Of the road
as a basis for reckoning profit fixing
rates and fares, or doing lbs business, we
submit that II Ia likewise fair and just
that the stocks Of the company be used
as the basis for reckoning and paying
taxes In short, II the stocks Of a com
pany be used az a standard Of value in
one instance they should be In another,
A bill containing these features would
tend also 10 discourage the practice Of
watering stock, which Is an attempt to
make something out Of nothing, and
therefore wrong in the nature Of things.
Our method as above outlined, OF reach
ing justice in the taxation of railroad
property in this state, Is, perhaps, not the
best attainAble, but II we shall succeed
or aid by this article in bringing about
some plan by which equality and fair
ness In the problem before us shall be
attained, we shall have accomplished our
purpose. W. II. BENNINGTON,
Topeka.