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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
The News Condensed.

Counterfeit dollars were being circu.
lated at West Superior.
The Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company
of Milwaukee shipped whole train
load of beer to San Francisco.
John Walter. of Racine, nearly
killed his wife because she tried to pro-
tect her child whom her husband was
abusing.
The Board of Supe rvisors has fixed
the total valuation of property in Ash.
land County at IS, 500, 900 and Ashland
City at $1,000, 600.
Green Bay is to have an ice skating
rink this winter.
Appleton is to have a lamp manufact
DRY. The Standard Lamp Company has
been organized in that city with CAPT
tai of S35. 900.
Alexander Mclean shot and killed
Felix Taylor at Rhinelander.
According to the official census figures
Ashland ranks as the seventh city in
Wisconsin, with population of 16, 900.
The hog-cholera epidemic in Southern
Wisconsin has put a stop to shipments.
The disease was spreading in spite OF
all treatment.
Prof Henry of the agricultural ex-
perimental station at Madison has ana
lyzed several samples Of sugar-bee
raised at Menomonee Falls, and says
that the liquid portion contains IA. IS
per cent. Of sugar.
IN saloon fight at Florence Charles
King, woodsman, had his nose bitten
off by fellow named Mercy The nose
was found in the yard out of doors,
where Morey had spit it out.
An old resident Of Appleton named
Merritt recovered lis eyesight the other
day after having been totally blind for
twenty years. The most remarkable
fact was that he never received treat
ment.
Fishermen at Little Sturgeon, on the
east shore Of Green bay, report finding
in their nets whitefsh weighing about
quarter Of a pound each, showing that
the young whitefish planted in Green
bay water from the State are a success.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

George Maloney, a prominent resi-
dent of Sun Prairie. was plaintiff in a
sensational suit He charged Peter
Hansman and w. w Meridith, two
commercial travellers residing at
Union Grove, with blackmail, alleging
that they falsely accused him of adult
cry for the purpose of extorting money
from him. Hausman travels for a Mill
waukee wholesale millinery house.
The case came up in court at Madison,
but was settled, the travellers paying a
fine of $3.50 each and refunding 81, 600
they had extorted from Maloney.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
Copper Discovered.

The old-time theory that the copper
formations of the Upper Michigan pen
insula crop out on the Wisconsin side of
the State line seems to be confirmed by
recent discoveries of copper ore near
Mellen, Ashland County. The deposit
is very large and the ore has been pro-
nounced high grade by assayists. The
land belongs to Ashland parties, who
propose to develop the newly Undiscovered
copper field
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY NEW YORK. NV
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Indian Agent Leahy returned to Ash
land from the Vermillion and Net Lake
country, where he had been looking
after the Governments Indian wards.
Mr.. Leahy said the Indians had plenty
to eat, but not nearly enough clothing.
Many women and children were going
about barefoot in the snow The
women and girls do all the work, cut
ting the wood and taking it into camp
without any assistance from the men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
Sent to Prison for Four Years.

At Prairie du Chen the jury in the
Bird murder case brought in verdict
of manslaughter IN the fourth degree,
and Judge Clementson sentenced the
prisoner to four years in the State
prison at hard labor. This was Birds
second trial. He was charged with the
murder of Oscar Hallen in Brandt's
saloon at Richland Center the evening
OF February g, 1889
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
work Of tne flames !, necatnr. nL

DECATUR, III. Nov. - The Wabash
freight depot with its contents, was
totally destroyed By fire Friday morn
ing. Loss. SIS, 600 The Union eleva-
tor, just completed at cost Of SIs, 600
took fire and was consumed, together
with 10000 bushels Of oats belonging to
the Wabash
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
sad End OF a HONEYMOON.

WINNIPEG. Man, Nov. 2i.-While
crossing the Assiniboine river here at
o'clock Saturday night on ice which
had only formed Friday Alderman An
drews and wife broke through and were
drowned. The couple had only just re-
turned from their honeymoon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
To Travei in Tie Ar.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Nov. %. The Sec
rotary of State has issued incorporation
papers to the Balloon Cable Road Com
pany of Chicago. The design of the
company is to transport passengers to
and from the worlds fair in balloons
attached to cables. The capital stock
is So. 900. 600.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
.In.tIos Gregory Dad.

George X. Gregory, justice of the
peace, who was we'll known in connec-
tion with Milwaukee's claim as the
Gretna Green of Chicago, died the other
day, aged 60 years. Mr.. Gregory had
the honor of marrying daughter of
Chief Justice Fuller to young Mr.
Aubery, who eloped with her to Mil
waukee about two years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
Deserted Her Husband. ]

When Edward McCue, a brakeman on
the Chicago & Northwestern road, re-
turned to his home in Evansville the
other night he learned that his wife and
children were gone. Clarence Crandall,
an employe of the same road, was also
missing. The children were found at
the home of their grandparents in
GAINESVILLE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

New York, Nov 22-The business
failures occurring throughout the coen-
try during the last seven days number
274 as compared with 266 last week. For
the corresponding week Of last year the
figures were 277.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Death of a Wealthy DlstiIler

LOUISVILLE, KY. Nov. %. Herman
Beckerts, one of the wealthiest and
best known distillers in Kentucky,
dropped dead from heart-disease here.
He was president'of both the Anderson
and Nelson distilfery companies. At
one time he was the owner of the Dem
Yer Tri hume.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
Knrne.i to neath.

CoLDwATER, Mich, Nov p Thurs
day while burning grass on marsh in
California township, near here, David
Paul was overcome BY smoke and before
s3istance reached him vas burned to
death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blem
ishes from horses. Blood Spavins, Swee-
ney, Curbs, Splnts, Ring-bone. STILES,
Sprans, all Swollen Threats, Coughs,
Etc. Save $50 by use Of one bottle War
ranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure
ever known. Sold by Stone d Hassell
Druggist, Lancaster. =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
RAIN! RAIN! RAIN!

II there's one set OF men who appreciate good
waterproof coat il is the farmer. He knows that a
Fish Brand Slicker" costs him less per year than
any garment made Did you know 4 rains or
SHOWS one day in three the whole year through
Fish Brand Sucker " makes every day pleasant
day TO its lucky owner. Go anywhere with 1t in
rain hail, sleet, snow, or blow, II is wind and
water proof Costs less than rubber, and lasts ten
times as long Rubber is good for show days, but
wear and hard weather, get the " Fish Brand
Slcker." Every good thing has its imitation, so
has the " Fish Brand Sucker" Look out. Be-
ware of worthless limitations every garment stamped
with Fish Brand /" Trade Mark Don't accept
any inferior coat when you can have the /" Fish
Brand Slickern delivered without extra cost. Par.
ticuiars and illustrated catalogue free.
a. j. TOWER. Boston, Mass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
WHAT OUR CITIES OWE.
The Leading cities OF the state Have =
Debt AgGregating s5,ss9, 66s.

A bulletin issued from the Census
Office shows the Indebtedness of the
leading cities in the State TO be as fol-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Hunfinol Finest resorts in America along
. Great Northern Ry. Line In Min
nesota, Dakotas and Montana
Fishing, a Sss' climate i0r health seek
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

lands along on the Fe Great Low
Ry Line IN North Dakota and
markets for Or products. anu nue. Rates
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Montana produces the finest II o,.S~,.
Horses and Cattle. Free Ranges 1AUl SSSy
vet in Mouse, Milk and Sun River
'''s' Gait
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Fhe valleys Of Red, Mouse, M,s-g e. NJ
souri, Milk and Sun Rivers reach VI A.
ed by Great Northern Ry. Line
Half rate excursions Sept, 8. %
and Oct IA, 1890 Write +. L. n
WHITNEY. ST. Paul. MINI n. liz
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Along the Great Northern Rail.i Xou,oo
way Line in Montana are free Vuh5
ranches and pasiurage, mines of
precious metals iron and Goa, and
new cities and towns. Now isl ~
your chance. MAN!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
ESE, LIGHTNING AND TORNADO,
INSURANCE.
Losses promptly adjusted.
Responsible Companies.
Lowest living rates.
w. A. johnson,
100 Lancaster. Wis.

Home SCI kers viii find the last of IT,
the lblie domain Of agricultural ISS
and grazing IN value along the
kota and Montana, : -,'''a "a Lands
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Sweet Grass Iliils,M and suns ChaoY
River Valleys, Montana, reaehedE 0AfOCp1
only by the Great Northern Rail.
paradise. Hogs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Health In Montana. Free Lands New
Towns, New Railways. New
Mines, Low Rates. Largest area
Wealth. d EO0a vacant land
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

New loo or more along the Great
Northern Railway Line. Business
chances Write + l. WHITNEY
Towns etc sa NJ Write m'n NOW ioF Books Maps
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Graot 4 Surrounded by fine agricultur.
~ CAV al and grazing country, close TO
mines of precious metals. iron
and coal possessing water pow
Falls. Montana's Industrial 1 a centre. =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Go TO the Great Reservation Off M;lI,
Montana and get a good free M4Ah
homestead Low rates and Free
Sleepers on Great Northern R'y ~.
Line Go now. hlVeT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

Herds I These have made Montana the
1 richest state per capita in the
Union Plenty of room for more
NR. Eminers and stock raisers. Now is
M1lueS. tthe time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

fAchsthey would be almostpricelesat to thosewho
suffer from this distressing complaint; butfortu-
nataly theirgoodness does notend here. and those
who once try them viii fnd these little pillavalu-
able in SO many ways that they will not BIO will
ling 10 do without them. But after allsick head
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-09

Here there used 90 come TO call on
Hazlitt man of noticeable and at
tractive presence; small Of stature.
fragile of frame. clad IN tight-fighting
black. clerical as TO cut and well-worn
as to texture; the "almOst immaterlal
legs. in Tom Hood 5 phrase. ending IN
CATERS and straps; his nearly black
barr curling crisply about noble head
and brow-''a head worthy Of Aris-
totle. - Leigh Hunt said: full OF dumb
eloquence. - in Hszlitt's words: such
only may be seen IN tine finer portraits
of Titan is the way John Forster puts
IL. "a long. melancholy race
with keen. penetrating eyes,
we learn from Barry Cornwall;
brown eyes, kindly. quick. obseryant;
bis dark complexion and grave express
sion Frightened by the frequent sweet
smile with a touch Of sadness IN II. ~
This visitor. of such peculiar aud
piquant personality externally
compound of the Jew. the gentleman
and the angel. - to use his own words
of the singer BAHAMAS Charles Lamb,
a clerk In the East lodia House. living
Win ulN ofrtEA fAaA IA
Inner Temple. Let Us walk with him
as ne returns TO those peaceful pre-
cincts. still Of supreme interest, des-
pite the ruin wrought by recent I'M
pfoyemert< Here. as in the day OF
Spenser, ''stuoiOus lawyers have their
bowers and have thrlven; here. on
every hand. we see the shades OF Eve
lyn. Congreye. Cowper, the younger
Colman, Fielding. Goldsmith. johnson,
Boswell; here, above all, the atmos'
phere is still redolent with sweet mem
cries OF the best beloved OF English
writers. - as Algernon Swinbnrne vel
calls Charles Lamb. Closer aud more
compact than elsewhere are ma foot
prints in these grounds, for he wa'
born within It's walls. his hApples
years were spent in its buildings. ant
outside OF these we shall track his step
manly through adj icent sleeti' nsar
ly always along the city s|ee s. y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-09

There is one American IN London who
il always welcome. NOS only IN the
fashionable West End drawing rooms,
but m the clubs and iu the houses OF
Bohemia. II is Bret Harie; his Is a ia
uIilar figure in London As United
$ ates consul az G. asgOw he performed
most of his not very arduous duties in
the English metropolis. and his curly
hair, now turned TO gray. and the
dropping muslache that covered his
smiling lips were familiar. not only TO
literary workers. bu. 10 society leaders
and the public generally. lie is a mem
Der of half a dozen different clubs. has
a good income from his literary labors.
euterlains like lord and lives like a
gentleman. He is. besides. a prodisious
worker. IL was thought at one time
that his pen had lost its cunning. but it
was simply lapse into a state OF idle
ness that was good for the author. for
since his retirement from Off e he has
contributed o. contemporary literature
many notable stories. rich ina humor
and deep IN pathcs. that have made hIs
name famous wherever the Fog lish lam
EuAZt ~ rlNhth sNNh iAf e. aNANh 'unA az
ter 10 the high standard of American
literature. Harle is paid well for his
work in the English weeklies and mag
aziUes. and he has more orders for sto
rias on hand than he can possibly iill for
the next five years. He does an coca
slonaL leader for the Times or the Stand
ard or the News. and he is often in de-
mand by the weekly papers for re
view Of some book of current interest.
but be prefers story writing as
matter of choice and AS a matter of
pecuniary profit. Ii is a mystery TO the
Englishmen how be manages TO live
here in London and draw the wonder
full pictures of American life and hab-
It's that be does. II Bret Hafie IS any
thing he 10 truly an American author.
He has never been an imltltor Of Euro
pean typesand styles and he know show
ID draw "a pen portrait or tell story as
we'll to-day az when Charles Dickens
cOmplImented BIN for the Luck Of
Roaring Camp" and The Ou,casts Of
Poker Fat lie has a comfortable
bank account, pleasant surroundings
and Is in demand at the hou.es of good
people so that altogether he Is as happy
as il ia given for most men to be in this
world. Ills health is good. and there
seems to be 10 bottom TO his we'll Of
humor aud story telling -Pniladelphil
Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-09
DON'T wANrronE cnAMrnp.

When Young men. with more bounce
than talent, begin calling this or the
other Fiench novelist Master. m order
to claim the freedom to treat forbidden
subjects, we understand the phenOm-
enon perfectly, and pay no particular
attention. But noveli-ts demand, ac-
c0rdirg TO Mr. Hardy, equal liberty
with the rest of the great writers Of all
ages to deal with the whole Of life.
especially its central and all-.uhuential
fact. They claim no fresh license Of
treatment lare you Spokesman for all
here, Mr. Hardy,); they only protest
against q crampng limitation Of sub
Jet. We answer with question
What prevents a novelist from treating
life like Shakespeare. If he has the
mind. The JOKE is Lambs Why, this
answers Mr.. Hardy: the magazine and
circulating library have come O. be the
popular vehicle for the introduction Of
a novel 20 the public. Well. but 10 he
denied popular vehicles of diffusion Is
one thing: to b. debarred from treating
certain subjects altogether Is quite
another. Where is the hardship IL, for
this class of subject, the serious novel
it has to start. as most poets. bistO
rians and philosophers have 10 start. on
the merits without the and Of popular
vehicles. Jhp novelist already has
enough advantage. rCmpared with his
literary brethren. l. IL reasonable to
impose throughout England a trouble
some family censorship Of magazine
aud Nude parcels. in order that tie
dozen nOv,lis(s. who can claim 10 talk
OF their work as serious art. may have
exceptional advantages for diifusiug
their masterpieces
Bat this constant casting OF longing
eyes in the direction of France on the
cart OF the smaller fry indicates not 80
much a desire for free hand IN the
dramatic presentment OF passion. as a
hankeFing after curiosities and peryer
sites Of vice and an itching 10 escape
the wholesome English moiesty Of
treatment. With rebellion m this spir-
it. we venture % thlOk. 10 should be
war to the knife. The artistic Nemesis
IS as swift as the moral. IL Is not on
moral. but aesthetic, grounds that the
best French critics condemn a license
which degrados real literary talent to
an iqn0ble competition in such themes
as those Of well gIOWn books Of ii. Be
lot or NJ. Catulle Mendes. And great
az Balz4c is. he would be greater still.
not if he were less truthful. but If he
were mere sane. VAST not that which
Mr. Swinburne lwhO in his day has had
his own little turn up with Mr. Nudie)
meant, when he called George Eliot "a
greater as well as lesser Balzac.-St'
James Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-09

Fear doath9 10 feel the FOX I'm my throat.
The mist BOZ my face.
when the SHOWS begin and the blasts denote
lam nearing the place.
The power Of the right, the press Of tn,
Ihe post Of the foe
Where Doc stands, the Arch Fear In a visible
ioim.
Yet the strong man must go;
For the journey Is done and the summit at.
And the barriers fau.
Though a battle 10 Eight ere the guerdon be
gained.
The reward ofital.
was ever fighter. 30 one fight more.
The best and ihC lfsti
would hate that death bandaged my eyes
and flrhIrc.
And babe me creep past
40 Def me taste the whole oft. fare like my
TIE heroes ofold.
Bear The Duni. in minute pay glad lies
arrears
Ofpain. darkness and cold.
For sudden the worst turns the best to the
inc black minute. 10 end.
And the elements rage. thc fond voices that
lavc.
snan dwindie. shall blend.
shall change. shall become first a piece out
Then a light then 10 my breast,
% ihou soul oi my souli I shah clasp thee
And with God be at rest.
Robert Browning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-09
..Yr DID IT rNro Me-

A little while ago the mother of a
family of children was taken sick. and
died. The eldest daughter. a girl Of
thirteen years. for His sake. took
her mother place. so far as she could,
comforting her father IN his sore be-
reayement. and caring for her younger
brothers and sisters: but the care and
labor overmatched her strength, and
she, too, was laid on her death-bed-
When her Sabbath-schoool teacher Wis
tied her one day. a week or two ago,
aud shortly before her release from pam
and WEAKNESS. he talked with the enid
about her hope for the next life. Her
emaciated hands lay on the counter
name. hands misshaped before their time
bv hard work. SCARED with scrubOing
aud cooking and trying TO perform
tasks too heavy for her.
o" / am afraid 20 meet Jesus, said tho
child " have done so little good I'D
the world.
DON'T be afraid. replied the teacher.
When you meet Jesus. show bin your
hands. Has hands were Scared Tor
others. lie Will look at your hapds.
and embrace YOU.
The little girl had not thought that
work for her own was work for Jesus,
who came unto his OWL" and she
was comf0rted. She had not thought
that her hands, disfgured and I'M
shapely. would be her highest recon-
mendation TO the society OF miuistering
spirits. to the fellowship Of Him who
gave himself for Others -Pfesbyterian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-09

AT a recent meeting which closed a
special session. the Presbytery of New
York, with comparatively little dissent,
passed a motion expressing their wish
TO have new creed. The motion was
as follows: The Presbytery Of New
York respectfully overtures the Gener-
al Assembly TO invite the cooperation
of the Presbyterian and Reformed
churches of America and of Great
Britain and Ireland 10 formulate a
short and simple creed. cJuched so far
as may be in Scripture language. aud
containing all the essential and necessa.
~ articles OF the Westminster Comics
sion, which creed shall be submitted
for approval and adoption as the com
mon creed Of the Presby terrain and Re
formed churches. We believe that
there is demand for such @
creed. not as substitute for
our Confession, but only TO sum
Marie and supplement it for
the work of the Church. We would,
and we must. retain our standards.
which we have as our family inhcri-
lance. and as the safeguard of our min
istrv and of our institutions. But a
brief and comprehensive creed. at once
interpreting and representing those
Standards. would be welcomed By our
Churches as most helpful and beneiicent
for the exposition Of what we have
meant through all these years. by the
system of doctrine taught in the Holy
Scriptures. We want no new doc
trines. but only O statement of the OLD
doctrines made in the light and the
spirit of our present Christian activities,
of our high privileges, and Of our large
obligations-a statement i'm which the
love of God, which is in Christ Jesus
our Lord, shall be central and DOM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-09

The New York Advocate tells a very
pleasant story Of the faithful and ten
der ministrations OF a Roman Catholic
rriest, Father Schreiner. TO an IN
firm Meth0dist minister, DR.. Will
liam Smith, of Detroit. Michigan.
who died at sea few weeks
ago. Father Schreiner took charge oi
his effects. by his request. had tho body
prepared for burial. and shipped 1t from
New York to the deceased minister
family in Detroit. advancing the money
ont of his pocket for the expenses. On
reporting at the Book Concern. DR..
Eaton reimbursed him. and thanked
MN in the name of all Methodist
preachers. The good priest, with tears
In his eyes, simply responded: Il have
done nothing more than Cbf siiau
dnty. aud what 1 would wish others Z.
do for me under like circumstances.
Commenting on this incident, the hide
pendent says; 49,,
Ii is little incidents ike this when
soften the asperities OF ecclesiastical
conflict, aud help to remove the prelh-
dice which makes 1t so bard for Catho
lies and Protestants to be just and far
and brotherly toward each other.
Father Schreiner is a Benedictine, q
professor in ST. Johns University, Col
ieeeville, Minnesota.