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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
JUDGING SHEEP
Some Tricks Of sharp Exhibitors TX
posed.

posed.
It was our good fortune last fall TO b
q preferred spectator az one Of the
largest and most wide-awake fairs in
the West The show-rings were well
filed with the best specimens of ami
mails in each class. The sheep-pens
we're Of more than ordinary interest,
both in numbers and excellence. The
awards were made by expert Judges. No
one had doubt Of the perfect fairness
OF each decision. although It was evil
dent al times that the contest was close.
Often a ring would have fifteen or twen-
~ sheep, and none but an expert could
have given justice.
The animals were in splendid show
condition. Nothing could be done that
was not done to have the very best pos
sible display Of points that characterize
perfect animals OF their breeds and ages.
Even the shears had been resorted to in
the hands Of men who knew how and
where 10 shape a model sheep Why
was this done? was the question that
came up continually. and was never
fully answered. The sheep we're good
enough to please any one, but they were
trimmed TO deceive somebody.
In places the wool was three inches
long, and again il was only an inch and
half. SO that the fat places might be
full enough and the outlines be made
TO represent the model sheep. It was
evident the Judge had to depend on his
hands to determine what his eyes could
not see. The onlookers could tell moth
ing about it, If they found the ribbon
on the sheep that their eyes decided
was the wrong one they were liable to
reflect upon the Judge as making mis-
take. They, Of course, could not handle
the sheep, and if they could would very
likely not understand the trick
Just how far the judges were governed
by this deception is not known, nor
whether any notice was taken of it or
not. Suppose the Judge did not use
his hands at alas one not an expert
might not-there would be an injustice
done, as was hoped by the exhibitor.
Then the trick was done to get money
by unfair means Is it not time for
good sheep to win prizes by fair exhibi-
tions? Is 1t not time for fair associa-
tons TO insist pon the strictcst fairness.
Breeders Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

fists. Thes fought until they were sep
arated by an officer
Here was a fearful breach o. military
discipline which al most military
academies would have been punished
by dismissal But the officers, lenient
toward tHe earnest student 81 twenty
years-'.too leuicnt." he thought in
stead 81 expeliing him gave him another
chance By rusticating him for year.
But for this the services Of Sheridan
would have been lost ~ the country
during the late war. when his peculiar
and very great talents were Of inestim-
able value.
His experience II West Point did not
lessen his sense of the necessity d dis
cipline He kncH when - forgive Of
Tenders and when 20 enforce military
law In bis Memoirs" he tells Us what
he did with four officers VINO displayed
criminal cowardice at The battle Of Stone
River.
when their guilt was clearly estab-
li9hed. and rs soon as an opportunity Oc-
CURED. ] caused the whole division - be
formed in a hollow square closed in
mass, and had the four officers marched
to the center. whore telling them that
] would not humiliatc amy army officer
or soldier hv requiring him TO touch
their disgfacfaI swords. I compelled
them 70 deliver theirs up . MS colorei
servant, who also cut from their coats
every insignia 81 rank
Then. after there had been read to
the command 40 order from army head
quarters dismis,ing the four from the
service the Scene was brought to
close by drumming the towards out OF
camp. II was Notifying spectacle,
but from that day no officer in that diyi-
sion ever abandoned his colors
In the case Of Cadet Sheridan the
at Yves, Point Were the more
inclined toIeniency because they saw in
him the stng out q which a good soldier
is made luyeof bis calling and great
energy in preparing himself FOR t. Not
a Few 81 ihe bad boss" at school are
bad from having little TOO much of the
yiyacity and resolution that conquer the
world. whieh only need he rightly guild
Ell 10 bring hem fame Youth, Com
lanion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
Tired All the Time"

Say many poor men and women. who
seem overworked, or are debilitated by
change of season, climate or life. II
you could read the hundreds of letters
praising Hoods Sarsaparina which
come from people whom it has restored
TO health, you would be convinced of
its merits. AS this is impossible, why
not try Hoods Sarsaparilla yourself and
thus realize its benefit II will tone
up and build up your system, give you
good appetite, overcome that tired
feeling and make you feel, as one wo-
man expresses it. like new crea-
ture. 1l-14
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
The Good Cow.

Can a naturally good cow be made
very poor one by bad management?
see it stated that good COW has certain
marks by which she can be dis
tinguished. Now, desire to know II
bad management can utterly discount
these natural indications" Well, no;
not utterly. OF course the value Of q
COW may be greatly decreased by bad
management The calf may be stunted
and the milk organs contracted so that
they viii never reach their normal de-
velopment. Bad habits may be encour-
aged, and comparing the animal with
what she might have been. We might
say she was ruined. But naturally
good COW, however badly treated al any
period Of her life Will quickly respond
10 generous care and feeding. Ii is
pretty difficult to utterly turn the
tendencies ot nature Tho way 70 make
a good cow. however-suppoSin that
nature HIS laid good foundation s
to give the animal the Ne> 81. eare and
bes. Of fooi q sro -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
rhnte for a Siln.

The sketch shown is intended to show
how to handle the silage in feeding.
The chute is - feet square and at the
bottom is fixed as shown in the engrav-
ing. A floor ca is built about three feet
above the stable floor and supported
by legs made Of fence boards % b. The
cart is left under the chute in the posi-
ton shown while the silage is being
thrown down. Enough for two feelings
for all the cattle is thrown down at
once About half runs over into the
cart which is backed along the gangway
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
Early Tomatoes for Family Use.

Nearly every family can have a few
extra early plants for tomatoes before
the general crop is ripe Select dozen
or SO Of small flower pots, fiji them
with rich earth mixed with small
quantity Of sand. Make a box that
will hold those pots nugly, and project
slightly above then. Fill the crevices
between the pots with sand and keep
this moist Plant few seeds in each
pot and place the box in warm win
dow. When there are bright warm
days set the box with pane of glass
over it in sunny position.
1t will be necessary to watch that it
does not become TOO warm under the
glass, and the heat can be regulated by
raising one end Of the glass. The plants
will make substantial growth, and
should be thinned TO one in each pot
This method Will be satisfactory when
but few plants are needed As the
plants become Of considerable size,
larger pots may be necessary. When
the ground becomes warm the hills
should he prepared with rich earth into
which the contents OF the pots are
placed. The seed should be sown in
February Popular Gardening
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

two-inch holes, and split strips n
long enough to reach the surface Of the
water in dry time are inserted in these
holes.
To these strips are firmly nailed other
strips, n q, making the whole gate firm
and very substantial Immediately
above the supporting pole at each end
wire is attached TO the forked parts, as
shown at q. This keeps the whole APP
paratus firmly in position. 1t is plain
that as the water rises and presses
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

against the bottom Of the strips n n.
they are pushed down stream and all
flood wood oreyen stumps when the cur
rent carries them against the strips are
not retarded in their progress, as the
bottom OF the gate swings down stream
and Of its own gravity comes in position
again as soon Is the freshet subsidies
This is certainly a cheap. serviceable
affair ana the most rapid current viii
not destroy ii. Rural New Yorker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

Washington Post: $50 you are com
planning again?" said the head of the
firm to one of HE clerks.
We'll, yes; | have been slightly dis.
satisfied"
You want shorter hours, | under
stand?'
''No, sir" was the prompt reply.
Far be it for me to desire you to lamp
er with the present chronological sys-
tenn. | am entirely content to have the
hours retain their present length. Few
er of them as applied to my daily period
of service is what | wish. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

and the silage is shoveled out with a
scoop-shoyel into the hangers on either
side. At the other end Of the gangway
is the sfeed-bin where the cart can be
filed and the feeding finished on the
return trip. After again placing the
cart under the chute the remaining
silage is raked into it with a common
garden rake The main end of the cart
is left open with the exception of the
small board q for convenience in SHOW
cling. -Rural New Yorker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
SHERIDAN At WEST POINT.
4 Disobedieut etudent Who was Given
one Mort, Chanre.

Il is good ,o give the bad boys another
chance. General sheridan when lie
was West Point cadet committed an
ofense So fragrant against the discipline
Of the school that 81 aGeruard thought
himself that Ought not 80 nave been
forgiven. On paradeone daY tits sergeant.
who was also cadet ordered ham to
dress that is IS stand Ii liue With
the rest Of the company
Ii was i proper order. bat voting Sher-
idan, Who had very fiery enper took
exception 10 the tone ID which Il Vas
given, and in fact was 50 nteased 1T It
that he rushed toward the sergeant With
his bayonet in his hand intending 10 as
sault him. Fortunately. before he could
accomplish Ills purpose Ills reason re-
gained he upper hand anu he returned
to his place.
The sergeant reported the otTense. a
proceeding which inBamed Sheridans
wrath anew. and the ueNt time lie met
the sergeant he flew a him with his
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
MORE GRASS.
Farmers should Raise More Of II It's
Value ia Keeping Up the Fertilit.. oil
the Farm.

Farmer, should Raise More Of II L It's
Value la Keeping Up the Fertiiit. of
the Farm.
The growing and selling Of grain from
the farm IL gradually selling the tertil.
ity, and N majority Of eases it is only
a question OF time when the amount of
available plant food demanded by these
srops viii have become 30 nearly ex-
hausted as to render il difficult to secure
profitable yields f. says the Farm.
Field aud Stockman the grain. instead
Of being sold Is fed out % stock on the
farm, making. saving and applying all
the manure possible. considerable help
ran be secured in keeping up the fer
tilitv
fos lowing rotation Of crops lessons
the wearing 81 the soil, because diff
ferent crops require different elements
Of plant food. and some crops not only
take elements not used by other plants.
but aid 10 make available other elements
that are in the soil but are not in an
available condition. But grass for all
kind, 0f stock Is one Of the best and
cheapest foods that can be secured,
whether used r. pasture, as a soiIing
crop or as hay after cutting and curing.
IT proves a good crop in making up a ro-
tation. 1t is good with grain in making
complete and economical rations; hence
more OF less Of the farm should be in
grass Taking the average farm where
a system 81 rotation is carried on and
where the products raised are fed out so
good thrifty stock. one-half the acreage
III the farm should be into grass. OF
course care should be- taken to secure a
good. even stand SO hat the best profits
my be realized
In many eases it would be a positive
benefit 70 the farm to seed from one
third 70 one-half the acreage to pasture
grasses and manure as much of the
balance as possible put III the best
possible tilth, use good seed and give
thorough cultivation So as 70 increase
yield Grow larger crops on less acre
age and lessen the cost
Seeding "a grass viii give the land
some rest:tt Will he . change even if
kept pasture down 10 considerable
extent, at least, the growing OF more
grass on the farm implies the keeping
OF more stock, and with good manage
ment the making Of more manure.
While it is not always possible 10 keep
a sufficient number of stock 10 keep UP
the fertility Of the soil, il can be made
TO do considerable part Rotation.
the use IF green crops for manarinp
and keeping stock can. all three com.
bined. be made to keep up the fertility.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

Epoch: Johnny-Papa, I'll have to
have a new reader at once.
Papa-Isn't the old one good enough?
Yes, but the teacher says I'll have
TO turn over a new leaf tomorrow or
leave Sc vol -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
Book n0W open for season of 1890
R0VQitV is the sire of


Royalty 2:30 Beyis public triad 2:26
and several more with records below 2:58. Roy
atty is by that great sire Swigert $50. who il the
sire of wv eufy nine in the 2:3q list. Royalties
first dam is that great Brood mare BAY Fanny,
by Richards Belfounder. She is the dam Of four
in the 2:S0 list:
Blue Wing 2:27 Alexander PSI
Royalty 2.25i4 Resolute 2:2t5
Resolute is full brother to Royalty. Royalty Il
one of the gamiest race horses that ever locked
through bride which he has proved during the
autumn Of 1889. as he started in IA races, won
first money times. winning in all 81 heats. The
above are all plain facts and 10 show Just what
we claim. i. e. Royalty is the fastest horse III
Grant Co. to-day, he weighs in good flesh llI5 lbs
il good color and good locker And in offer
ing him to the public, look for the grandest
suits Terms viii be $500 by the season.
$500 to insure season. money to be paid at the
time of service, insurance money due soon
the mare changes owners or is known 10 be with
foal.
IN our barn also will be found Brentwood Jr
the best all purpose stallion in this part of the
state. weighs 400 lbs is coal black with white
ankles behind and can trot his full mile in 2:5O
any day he is inbred Black Hawk and Swigert
Terms. 1890 TO insure, money due as soon as
the mare is known to be with fOal or change
hands. And last but not least we have two
year old chestnut sOrrel colt sired by Gen. Grant
2:2l the fifth heat in race and has two in the
2:30 list.
shilo 2:2ssl and Norway 2:29l
first dam of Doctor Hew $50 sire of nine in 30
He is the fastest colt of his age that ever made
= track in Grant Co, which we viii prove.
Terms $500 TO insure, money due when
limited to ten approved mares. For further
particulars call on or address,
Newman Bres
Lock Box y Bloomington Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
CAMPFIRE STORIES.
THE PRIVATE SOLDIER.
General AIger says lie Was the Real
Hero of the War.

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and aItbou,,b a,,,,, ~, a,,.ro- g.,s
everywhere the anficfnatjon found
was more dreadful and trving Than tho
reality. There were foo no,,ards in.tbe
army. Whenever a call was made for
volunteers +, undertake .oYne desnarato
charge. or 90 1non an ,x addition which
meant deafb 10 nearIy III moro soldiers
than were needed alv.avs came nrornotlv
forward
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gagged in il. After the War. during the
session 81 An pyap0elica4 alliance hi Do
troit. foar praarbers Stopned ~ NV
house ono evopipo III yere cba.fipg
about the war s, l,eu ono. ~ tf,t. nrearbers
asked me- r tbere was IS ra,fitv ina
poetrv and plarr in ba.tfIo. fl...t rad
often been Described H. .ony r. smoke
Or Warren. vt,o geIt 81 R4nlar nan ANA
repoated -oIoe Le.,sttfIJ limo. p 81.
death. MA famp. y3ort anl.the 4leef
privi leca 80 aEfpo far esse. e.,.ntrg
actuate and aromp. tbe soldier IS ,oaye
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continued
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and feeI,e th,f st{rreI ,jttf, ,s,l.
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someffmes ceunts Ib,3 rtt,n. f,rs,n
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
FLOOD GATES.
How to Construct Them so As to Make 4
Them IseIui and Ia.tIne.

Flood gates are constructed By onlv a
few farmers in a proper manner and
many are compelled after every freshet
10 rebuild the fence crossing the stream
This should not be 50 and need not be II
the plan shown in Fig. / be followed.
ForEsed posts are firmly set or driven
near the edge Of the stream; in the
prongs At the top IS laid long pole
z, in which have been previously bored
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
The Louisiana Lottery

Ghost kept bobbing up in the North Da-
kota Legislature for several week. and
for good while the outcome seemed
about as uncertain as an investment IN
the lottery itself. In fact, neither
friends nor opponents had a 'sure
thing" and nobody could tell what
would be the fate OF the bill Uncer-
tainly is demoralizing, whether it be
waiting FIR the action of a Legislature.
or listening for the roll of the lottery
wheel There is no uncertainty when
you determine to buy your railroad
tickets over The Burlington
You are certain
To travel by the best line.
TO have courteous attention
To ride on the smoothest track.
TO make the quickest time.
To reach destination promptly.
To eat on the finest dining car.
TO enjoy the most luxurious equip
ment.
For tickets, rates, etc, apply to any
agent of this or connecting lines, or adj
dress w. j. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
Agent G. B. 4 N. r. r., ST. Paul, Mimi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

Punch: She-Oh, he may be genus
But confess don't care for the society
of geniuses
He-How very personal of you! It's
as if | were to confess | didn't care for
the society of handsome women.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

Itch, Mango, aud Scratches on human
or animals cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion This never
fails. Sold by Stone Il Hassell Drug
gists, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15
GRANT S EARLY LIFE.
Interesting "Reminiscences Related b
o.sncr3l q. d. Howard.

interesting EentnHearMre~ Related by
oencr.t q. o. Howard.
AT society meeting u Nav York
City thc other evening General o. O.
Howard read paper 30 General Grant
lie gave a sketch - the early life and
career 81 the great soldier and states
man and paid high tribute 10 his
bearing in his everyday intercourse
with his associates and III his domestic
relations General Howard related
many chara teristjc anecdotes about
General Grant one aneedote told OF
Grant by President Lincoln showed the
principle which guided Grant to success
and honor a travelling circus visited
the town % which Grant lived as boy,
and one Of the attractions 81 the show
WAS a nude warranted 10 unseat any
person who tried 70 ride him around the
ring.
4 dollar Nas offered to tue person who
would ride linn ana young Grant tried
bus vas thrown Pjeknz himself M.
be said De would iise % trg again He
did, mounting the beast with his face
toward is mil which he grabbed. and
So he sQeregjeJ in getting around the
ring. Lincoln, after tefang his story.
added Thafs what he'll do with
Lee and tRo weeks afterWard Lee
capttaiated luclo,iug General Howard
saii .fnIed hg any standard human
or divine. Grants was remarkable ca
reer. and had fitting CLOSE lie made
a supreme effort - leave his family pro-
ylacd flr and thrn resigned himself To
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

AT this season the hens should begin
70 lay. and the late pullets VIII come in,
the early pallets beginning incubation.
The best prices for chicks are for those
Matched early Wnen a hen desires to
sit ii is better 10 allow her TO 40 So a.
the Matching and raising of a brood VIII
put her ia better condition FOR laying
than ID size Is broken up' from sitting
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-15

18th Edition Now
Ready. A book Of
over 2tsl pages. giving
more information Of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-04
BREyrrrEs.

Good Friday services, Trinity parish Up. RI
earner second and blanchard streets. o a m.
From II 90 2. m.
The county auditor yesterday Issued licenses
10 wed for John Caleb and Mary Paahich. and
Robert Accord and Sarah Palmer
William Bsssett, suffering with typhoid feyer.
was taken from the Y. T. iodSinghouse yester.
day. by Health Officer Grant, and sent To Provi.
dence hospital.
W. w. Beck and his wife, 1. c. Beck. fled =
plat with the county auditor YESTERDAY, Of w as.
sons addition 10 Rsvenna Park. In section o
township . north. range east.
Frank Lind, young sneak thief, WAS arrested
yesterday for stealing an overcoat from Moses
Dunn. NO charge was preferred against him
and Justice Rivers discharged Frank Lind.
john Henncssy. an old reprohate. wac ar
raisned before Justice Miller yesterday. CHARGED
with stealing . lap robe from Ciaasen a.
sweeney valued st s. He pleaded guilty 20 The
charge and was sent 20 the city jsil for thirty
days.
Mrs.. Fl. : Husnn. after a lingering ii,nss.
died at her home In Tacoma yesterday morning
Mr.. Huson IL the principal assistant engineer oi
the Northern Pacific railway. aud hss r,sns
friends In Seattle who win regret to learn OF hi,
sad less.
The Master Masens of Ballard me, M Eerv.,
hall Tuesday evening. and decided 10 organize !
lodge. Acssr4 stewart. Vernon and Menon.ld
were appointed q COMMITTEES on orrantra,ion
Another meeting win ee held AZ gersss hall an
Nondsy, April II. when further measures viii
he taken 20 perfect the organization