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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
LATER NEWS

AT Praire du Chen. Wis, a young
son Of A. Nickerson and a son of Mr.
Target each aged IA, died suddenly of
nicotine poisoning after smoking Gig
arettes to excess.
NELSON p. REED, editor and pro-
prietor of the Pittsburgh tPal Com
mercial-Gazette, died at his home of
pneumonia, resulting from the grip.
LoUIs MONDAY and William Hall
were killed by premature blast at
Gheen's quarry near Jacksonville,
Ind
THE residence Of Mr.. Marchand st.
VALERIE de Batustrode at Quebec was
burned, and two of his children per-
ished in the flames.
ENGINEER FRANK WAKES, Fireman
John Oches and Frank Myers were
killed in railroad wreck on the Phil
adelphia road near Ashland, Pa
THE wholesale dry-goods firm of
John Birrell IL Co. at London, Ont,
failed for S250.0)0.
REV. DR.. Howard CROSBY died at
his home in New York city of pneu-
monia, aged G5 years. He was one of
the most prominent Presbyterian min
listers in this country
THE Charles Rohr Company's pack
ing-house at Baltimore, Md. was de-
stroyed by fire, causinga loss OF 500, coo.
ELRoD HUDSON and jeff Dinsmore.
the two negroes who burned portion
of RuSsellville, Ala, were taken from
Jail by mob and hanged.
JOHN PLANKTNroN, aged 20 years, the
millionaire packer, died of pneumonia
at his home in Milwaukee after an Ill
ness of five days.
GEN, JoHN w. FOSTER, special envoy
of the United States to Spain, is conf
dent that he will succeed in negotiat-
ing favorable rec iprocity treaty.
LAWRENCE GOODWIN. who died in
Brooklyn, \. Y, aged 81 years, was the
law partner of Aaron Burr.
THE livery stable of H. s Phillips at
Montreal was burned and sixteen
horses persisted in the flames.
JUpGE TUTHuI. granted a motion
for new trial for George Hathaway.
convicted in Chicago Of the murder Of
cX-Alderman Whelan and sentenced to
imprisonment for life
WLLIA,. NAUGH, a Mexican war vet
eran, died al Nandalia, H., of la
grippe, aged Is years.
\ SENSATION was caused at the treas
ury department in Washington by the
/ discovery of a counterfeit two-dollar
silver certificate so nearly perfect in all
its parts as 10 be almost impossible of
detection. 1t was estimated thar there
were now nearly $40, 1000, 600 of these
notes in circulation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
EoRElGN.

ADvIcEs from Buenos Ayres say that
near Valparaiso 200 insurgents were
taken prisoners, tied together and shot
with cannon and musketry by the gov
eminent troops
A FRENCH woman at Red Island, n.
f., attempted to save her child who
was being carried out to sea on an ice
foe and both We're lost.
RAMIAsATRA, governor of the prov
ince of Belanona, Madagascar, who
massacred 27S persons recently. was
executed by order of the government.
His cruel brother was also put to death.
THIRTEEN men were killed in an ex-
plosion in the Florentine mining pit at
Benthen. PrusSian Silesia.
THE governments of Great Britain
and Spain have accepted the invitation
to make display at the Worlds Co
lumbar exposition.
SCORES of shipwrecks attended by
great loss of life have occurred on the
Baltic sea as the result of the recent
heavy gales and snowstorms.
DIAMONDS have been discovered in
North Lapland.
THE Bank of Leghorn at Rome,
Italy, has suspended, with liabilities
amounting to so, 600, 900 francs.
A HANDSOME Englishwoman named
Evaline Neal has been arrested in
Paris for marriage frauds. She induced
forty-three men to marry her by adv9r-
Using herself as a wealthy widow.
AN attempt is to be made to establish
a socialistic colony in No Mans Land.
COUNT ARTHUR KEssELsTADT and
Countess Annie Freis were caught In
storm in a pleasure boat at Vienna md
were drowned.
NJ BALTCHIEFF, the Bulgarian min
lister Of finance, was assassinated as he
was about to enter his official residence
in Sophia.
ENGLAND has agreed to protect Bel
gium in case of European war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02

"UNCLE .ic.. MINGLE (colOred) died
in Chicago at the age of los years
THE thirty-sixth general assembly Of
Missouri has adjourned sine die.
JOHN I MLBURS, supreme prlteetor
of the Knights and Ladies Of Honor,
died in Louisville. Ky.
Mrs. ELLEN LUCY, the oldest woman
in Wisconsin and perhaps in the United
States. died at Oshkosh. aged H. years.
RUFUS KING, one of the oldest attor-
neys in Cincinnati, died at the age Of -
years.
JAMES p. WICKERsHAM, minister to
Denmark under President Arthur, died
at Lancaster. Pa.
WARREN JARRETT the oldest man in
Minnesota, died at Chinatown, aged 102
years He was born in Vermont in 1883.
NoRMAN T GAssETrE. an old citizen
of Chicago. and well known in masonic
circles throughout the country. died at
his home at the age Of 50 years.
GEN. JAMES A. EKIN, who was a
member Of the commission that tried
Mrs Surratt, died at his home at Louis
vile, KY
PETER PARKER, aged "a years, died at
the home Of his grandson at Marlboro,
n. J. He was the oldest freemason in
New Jersey.
SmAs POTTER died at his home in
Boston. lie aided largely in the cause
of negro education in the south and in
the establishment of schools and
churches in the far west
CHARLES ARBUCKLE, the millionaire
coffee merchant, died at his home in
Brooklyn n. Y. in his 59th year. He
was known as Baby Bunting" by rea-
son of famous breach of promise case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

EX-Gov. LUCtUs ROBINSON. Of New
York, died of pneumonia at his home in
Elmira, aged 81 years.
EX-SENATOR BLAIR. of New Hamp-
shire, has accepted the Chinese mission.
and will sail from san Francisco for
China on the LIST OF May
CHAnTEs f. CHIcKERING, the we'll
known piano manufacturer, died at his
home in New York, aged 81 years.
GEN JOHN G. LEE, at one time lieu
tenant governor Of Ohio and con-
spicuous officer in koseerans' army
during the war, died at Toledo, Q.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
Don't Be Gloomy

Those who are victims of mercurial
poisoning, or who are suffering from
mercurial rheumatism, are inclined to
take gloomy view of life when, as the
poet says, winter is folding its white
tents and spring getting its thunder
storms together" Yet these victims
have no reason to despair. S. S. S. is
a sure remedy for all forms of mercur-
ial poisoning. Though it is purely veg
liable medicine, it is powerful. indeed.
when called on to chase mercury, and
the last lingering effects of mercury, out
of the system. 1t performs the work
with neatness and despatch, as thousands
Of testimonials show.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
Vile (rapturously)-D Darling !

Gentle Spring" loses many fits ter
rors when the system is fortified by the
use OF Ayers Sarsaparilla. With null
titudes, this wonderful tonic-alteratiye
has long superseded all other spring
medicines, being everywhere recommen-
ded by physicians.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
Rare California Views,

Enclose stamp for catalogue. Sam
pie of views will be sent upon receipt of
twenty-five cents.
California Art Gallery, Santa Rosa,
Cal. 4SlY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02

Harper's Bazaar: Auntie- Johnny,
you never hear your papa use such
language.
Johnny - No, and take mighty
good care that he doesn't hear me.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02

Boston Herald: Emily Now that
you are engaged to Harry, does he ever
ask you for kiss
Julia - He never has vet.
Emily--Dear me- Is he bashfulp
Julia-Oh, no; he takes them without
asking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02

American Grocer: Wife (fretfully)-
Something is going to happen, dearest.
Yes, yes, l have a presentiment. feel
sure of it.
Husband Thoroughly acquainted with
his spouse) - No, think not The
dressmaker and milliner called while
YOU were out, and I-er-settled the
bills.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02

A gentleman in Union Comfy, Mo-,
who is too modest man to have his
name mentioned in the newspapers, was
cured of rheumatism by Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, after trying other medicines
and treatment for thirteen years. For
sale by j. L. Bennett, druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02

Yonkers Statesman: A spiritualist
asks: ''Did you ever go into a dark
room where you could see nothing and
feel that there is something there?"
Yes, frequently, and the something I'M
fortunately CHANGED to be a rocking
chair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
Now, Give Attention

To the publication of your blood, for at
no season is the body so susceptible to
the benefits to be derived from a good
medicine, as in March. April and May.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the peoples fav-
orite spring medicine. 1t stands une-
qualled for purifying the blood, curing
scrofula, salt rheum, etc, regulating the
kidneys and liver, repairing nerve It's
sues, Strengthening and invigOration the
whole body, as we'll as checking the pro-
gress of acute and chronic disease, and
restoring the afflicted parts to natural,
healthy condition. If you have never
tried Hood Sarsaparilla for your spring
medicine, do so this season.
Harper's Bazaar: Was your elop-
ment a success ?"
Hardly"
What went wrong ?''
Her father telegraphed us not to re-
turn and all would be forgiven. p"
had a severe attack of catarrh and
became so deaf could not hear COM
mon conversation. l suffered terribly
from roaring in the head. procured
a bottle of Ely's Cream Balm, and in
three weeks could hear as we'll as ever
could, and now can say to all who are
afflicted with the worst of diseases, ca
tarrn. take Ely's Cream Balm and be
cured. 1t is worth $1,000 to any man,
woman or child suffered from catarrh-
A. Z. Newman, Crawling, Mich.
Somerville Journal: Man is only an
atom in the realization of the great
cosmic plan, but he does not feel SO at
all when his new boots persist in squek-
ing as he walks down the broad isle a
little late to his pew in church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02

Munsey's Weekly; lie = viii you
marry me
She = How many ciphers are there
in your income
He = 1t is all ciphers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-02
for Infants and Children.

"castoriais 30 well adapted to children tina
trecommend las superior to any prescription
known 70 me-" H. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
Iii 90 Oxford St, Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
OF MYSTERIOUS ORIGIN.
yesterday Mornings Fire Probably
Started by n Tramu

The fire of early yesterday morning adds one
more TO the list Of those with mysterious origin
The property destroyed consisted of two frame
houses, one valued at $3.50 and the other Mt
1900 The former was owned by Mr. G. ". Z.
Griffith, OF Lawrence, Kan, and occupied by
Mr.. /. s. Mccormick, who loses much expensive
furniture and many valuable rugs At the first
attempt TO burn the house next to him, which
occurred some five months ago, Mr. McCor-
mick's furniture and other household goods and
personal effects were not insured, but shortly
after he took out policy for 1880 While this
will cover the loss TO q certain extent, vet the
policy is apportioned so that il does not an
proximate the real value. The house in which
the fire started belonged to ]. C. Burke and was
not occupied, the family expecting TO return to
il yesterday.
Mr.. John GrunkranZ, who resides in the near
vicinity, said that the fire was first noticed
when it broke out from the upper story and evil
IDENTIFY had been burning some time The lower
part was not on Ere at that time He said that
tramp was seen in the vicinity and he went TO
McCormick's house and asked the servant girl,
swede, if the next house was occupied She
told him that it was, but the people were away
The appearance OF this fellow was suspicious
because traInps do not come around the neigh b.
borhood
Mr.. J. F. Hale, of the L. H. Griffith Realty
Company, stated that the house occupied by |
). Mccormick was fully insured, but as TO the
exact amount be could not state, as they were
still at work looking up the matter. The house
belongs to Mr. q. ". E. Griffith, but is controlled
by the l. H. Griffith Realty Company.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
TO FREE HERSELF.
Mrs. Cort Sues for Divorce From Her
First Husband.

Mary Louise Lappier began an action yester-
day in the superior court for a divorce from
Generos Happier. She claims that she was mar
ried 10 Happier at Norfolk, Va, on April -, 1879,
and lived with him as faithful wife until Nav
Is OF the same year. when she left him because
be beat her, and she was afraid of her life.
The plaintiff is the woman who has been
known In Seattle Mrs. John Cort, who was
recently brought into notoriety by the Cort
habeas corpus suit. She brought the action to
secure the legal possession of two children Of
which John Cort and herself were the parents
and set up the claim that she was not m arried
10 Cort. In the course OF the trial her marriage
TO Laprier was brought out Judge Lich.en-
berg, before whom the habeas corpus proceed
ings were heard, did not pass on the question of
whether the woman was married to Cort or not
Al the time II was the expressed intention of
NE court to secure il possible, the removal of
al barriers to the legitimacy of Cort's children.
The attorneys of Mrs Cort, or Mary Louise Lap
per, say that the divorce proceedings, so far as
'hey know, are not the beginning OF a recon-
citation between the woman and Cort, but
merely an undertaking TO clear herself from all
matrimonial entangements
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
AMUsEMENTS.
"a Parlor Match

The commedians, Evans & Hoey, who are
billed for the Seattle opera-house next Tuesday
and Wednesday rights, have in "A Parlor
Match" solid chunk OF pure and wholesome
iun There is not moment from the rise of the
curtain until its final fall that there is not some
thing occurring TO create uproarious laughter.
either in the dialogue of the piece, the situa-
lions, or in the business. The play is funny be-
cause it is made up of funny things and said by
iunny people Some situations never grow
stale, and "a Parlor Match" is full of these.
1t is the story OF book agent who. with the
determination to dispose of his stock. learns the
weakness of the man to whom he wants to sell
HIS customer, who is deseendent of Captain
Kidd. is searching for his ancestors buried
treasure The book agent convinces him that
through spiritualism he can personally con-
verse with his forefather and thus locate the
treasure. Upon this the structure of the
comedyis erected, and by it all manner of ludi-
crous incidents are brought about. Songs and
medleys are appropriately introduced - not
dragged in without reason - thus affording
diversion, which is the only relaxation per
United the auditors. 1t is not difficult TO class
Messrs. Evans and Hoey. They are the best
comedians working in this line on the stage
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
COULDN'T BE DRUGGISTS.
The Questions Were Too Hard for tn
Candidates for Certificates,

The state board of pharmacy practically closed
Its first session last evening in the parlors of
the Occidental hotel. Six candidates were ex-
amined and out OF that number only one Sc
cured the requisite standing to entitle him to
certificate. The subjects of the different
branches WERE Pharmacy, materia medica
chemistry, physicians prescriptions toxicology
and doses. The candidates also had to identity
number of crude drugs of general use
Nearly all OF the questions propounded were
of such a nature TO bring dismay to the aver
age druggists student Some OF them We're:
. Give list of the chemical products of the
state of Washington? What are tinetures aud
what three processes arc used in their manu-
facture? What are fluid extracts. and what adj
vantage do they possess over tinctures? Give
the simplest method of detecting organic matter
In water?
To the latter question one of the candidates
answered, "Put it in bottle and set it aside 4"
Another question that brought an amusing
answer was. "What is rhzone, and give ex-
ample?' One of the answers was: "The thick
ened part OF root, potato"
This examination is the first one held by the
board since the passage of the law creating the
board. The examinations will be held every
three months and the next one viii be at Spo-
kane, commencing November II.
Before adjournment last night the board
passed vote of thanks TO the management of
the Occidental hotel for the free use of the par
lors Tor the examination. final meeting will
be held this morning.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
FOR SECOND GRADE.
Teachers Answering Questions
in Minor Branches.
HARDER QUERIES TO COME.
County Board OF Examiners Looking
over Papers on Physiology, Read
ing and School Law.

The teachers examination being held at the
oentrai school by County superintendent. Pusey
ana board OF examiners will close today Yes
terday examinations were held in geo0raphy
physiology, reading ana school law and consti-
tution OF Washington. The board had provided
seVenly-hve sets OF printed questions, but there
were lOS candidates for examination, aud the
questions ran out and caused some incon-
Venlenee The examinations were for those
VINO desired second grade certificates Today
examinations will be for first grade certificates,
ana the studies will be algebra, English litera-
ture and natural philosophy.
In physiology the following questions were
propounded yesterday:
Name three uses of the bones.
Name and describe severaily the different
kinds OF joints found in the human body.
Describe the structure OF the muscles.
Give general description of the skin.
Trace the blood in it's course through the BODY
in the greater and lesser calculations
:. Classify the nerves with regard TO their func-
tons.
Give brief description of the brain.
Name the organs of digestion.
Give brief description OF the ear
Name some of the injurious effects Of using
tobacco.
The questions in geography were:
Define the equator as you would require a
student to define it,
Name and locate five prominent capes on the
coast OF North America.
Name and locate three peninsulas on the con-
tinent OF Asia; two en- the continent of Europe
:, Name and locate five seas tgulfs or bays on
the coast of Asia.
Name and locate three prominent mountain
erica.
Hame three large river systems of South Am
erica: two in Africa
tPon what does the climate of a country de-
pend?
America
Name the FIVE principal cities of Washington,
beginning with the largest
what and where sre the following: Yoko-
mama, Chimborazo, Yokon, Melbourne, Zanzi-
In "school Law and Constitution of Washing
ton the questions asked were as follows:
Name FIVE rights that are guaranteed to the
people or washington by the state constitution.
office?
ents.
What reports are required by law to be made
by the teacher
hat restrictions are laid upon teachers with
reference 10 the punishment of pupils?
How may special taxes be levied for the SUBJ
port of schools?
What is the penalty for failure to attend a
teachers institute?
What are the requirements for state certifi-
cate?
What are the duties and privileges of the
county superintendent in regard to visiting
schools?
For what causes may a teacher be discharged
by board of directors?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
BAIRD OUT ON BAIL.
The Exclusions Inspector Sc
cures Bondsmen.
MRS. coRT's DIVORCE SUIT.
action over she Possession of Tide Flat
Lauds-Hsbeas Corpus Proceedings
By q Cbinaman.

rr,,.d ststes Marshal Thomas r. Brown, of
~..r-,a h,oueht up Baird, the EXCLUSIONS in-
100, "a seattle Yesterday morning, where he
,.,essed from custody upon furnishing
80. ~ the sum of 1850. for his appearance
,.so,e the United states grand jury in Deem
- !, |. understood that the proceeding for a
bshess corpus win be dropped at once by Baird's
attorneys
-, .,,tiou addressed to Judge Hanford
'.'..,, e., BsIrd's discharge on the ground that
- ,srIs,arent or detention of Baird was
.,,s.si Tbe attorney held that the complaint
s.ssa. .asrre Baird with any distinct otfense;
~. p.;,a had not interiered with Holden
.s,,s = was I'm the discharge of his duties as
...,o.,s inspector; that, on the other hand,
psi,s vss himself shot at and interfered with
..ssls Re was attempting 10 discharge his duties,
md ,hst he had reason to believe Holden had
beeu the one who was shooting at him
ATTORNEY White and his associate, Attorney
Allen each made an informal argument in sup
mort OF the petition. The judge thought that 1t
was unnecessary and a waste of time TO hear the
evidence over again, as the petition called for,
but he issued the writ however, directing the
United states marshal TO bring Baird into
court Baird was then brought up from Ia
coma but instead OF remaining in custody to
await the result of the habeas corpus proceed
ing, which wal to have been heard this morn
ing he secured bail in the sum of 81, 800, and
wss released. The bondsrnen were w. l.. Reece,
of Seattle and Benjamin Boycott, of Fremont.
The fact that Baird has secured bail valves
his right 10 a habess corpus and virtually means
that he will stand trial when the grand jury
eonveaes.
The ofense charged against Baird is not a
serious one, and II is very likely that the author
tiles of skagit county will at once proceed
against him for the killing of George w. Poor
Baird has threatened 10 bring proceeding
against Holden for smuggling, but as yet has
made no move In that direction.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
IMPORTANT TIDE FLAT CASE.
Columbia a. Puget sound Sues to Enjoin
the Building Of y Wharf.

The Columbia Il Puget Sound railway began
an sction yesterday in the superior court TO en-
ioin Day Bros. from the driving of piles and the
construction of buildings on certain tide fat
land bordering on Elliott BAY The land ia
block Of Bell and Dennys addition In North
seattle. and lies just outside of tract of up
land TO which the corporation holds title
through patent deed from the government to
William W. Bel. The tracks OF the railway
company also run across block :, and Ii claims
20 be the first TO exercise any rights of owner
ship over IT,
The company claims that shortly after the
hre Day Bros. entered into an agreement to
make lease OF the land now In dispute for the
purpose OF building wharf They put up the
wharf, although the lease was never executed.
end the matter has drifted along until now
within the last few days the defendants have
Begun driving piles with the intention of ex-
lending their wharf TO one side until IL entirely
closes up the gap between where 10 now reaches
ana the Defghboring wharf The corporation
mrther claim that now that Day Bros have
gained possession they refuse to make the lease,
and set mp claim to the property hostile TO
that OF the company. II they are not prevented
from carrying out their intention IL will shut
on navigation and destroy the usefulness of the
tracks
Judge Humes issued a temporary restraining
order and set the case for hearing on August 2l