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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04
10 ELEVATE IhE MONKEYS.

A Scheme for Producing an Aristoeraey
of Intellect Among simians.
A man of large means. who resides in
Washington, has declared bis intention,
privately. to devote 500, 600 20 a very
original purpose. The idea is that no
satisfactory opportunity has ever been
afforded for the development Of the in
tellect Of the brute. Intelligence, like
bodily qualities, is susceptible Of i'm
provement through breeding, rs every
one knows who has thought about the
evolution Of the dog from the wolf by
artificial selection. This rich man pre-
poses that monkeys or apes shall be
taken as subjects for experiment, simply
because man understands those animals
better than he does Others.
let fifty Of them, half males and
half females, be placed in a paddock
suitably provided with separate quar-
tiers for the sexes. Then have them
breed pair by pair, as shall be directed
by those who superintend Some Of
them will develop certain abilities more
co~uspicuously than Others. For exam
pie, certain individuals will exhibit a
superior understanding Of the com-
mands addressed TO them or will show
a greater deXterity in the handling Of
objects Those which appear stupid
are TO be expelled from the colony,
their places being filed by fresh re
cruits. When a male and a female are
found who exhibit the same sort Of
aptitude in any direction they are to be
mated. This process, carried on for
generations would necessarily result in
the development of superior characters
until finally, after the lapse Of twenty
five years perhaps, there would almost
certainly be apes or monkeys far higher
in the scale of reason than any known
up to the present time.
These putative cousins Of the human
race have already exhibited a mental
and even mechanical capacity sufficient
10 give ground for great hopes Of pos
sible development in point of intellect.
Chimpanzees have been taught to bring
things to the table. and the big LanguI
baboon of India is commonly used in
that country today Is a servant for
working ting punkah fans, with which
flies are kept away from dinner tables.
Explorer Stanley has given an account
Of apes which carry torches at night.
This is believed by scientists to be an
Absurdity. because all the anthropoid
and simian tribes are too afraid Of fire
to render such a thing possible. 1t is a
fact well known that gorillas. while
they will gather about a deserted camp
fire for the sake Of warmth, will nevel
think Of keeping the embers alight by
adding fuel. Nevertheless, every boob
on natural history relates many an in
stance illustrative Of these creatures
thinking powers, and there is nc ques
ton that it could be greatly improved
by the process Of judicious breeding
Even a pig can be taught 10 count az
TO ten. Washington Evening Star.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04

With Carlyle, as with all persons Of
his temperament. the disposition to lay
the words on strong is half sportful,
and under the gravest ov-erstatement
lies "A humorous intent. He has no
thought Of being taken literally He
means much always, but he often means
much less than he says, and he trusts
to the readers sense Of huInor to make
the due deduction. If the reader
chances not to have a sense of humor.
sad misunderstanding arise; but if he
have it. he comes to greatly relish the
tasks hat Carlyle demands of it-E-
G. Martin in Scribner's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04
Selling Fish.

"Are these mackerel quite freshT'
asked a lady of a ragged but pompous
old fshmonger who came to her door.
'Oh. yes, pufickly so, pufickly sol"
was the reply. jess nostrilize them
and see.r
'Nostrilize theml What do you mean
by thatP'
why. lady" said the fish purveyor.
with a look indicative Of pity for her
ignorance, smell > emil smell emf
London Tit Bits
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04

The YELLOWSTONE JOURNAL reaches q
larger. class of people in the city and surrounding
country and has a larger circulation than any
other paper, and is therefore the best advertising
medium,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04

on the belt and shaped to rest Oh the
ear. an opening OF n side to receive
the ear and connections between the
electrode and the battery. This pro
vides IA convenient and efficient mode
of receiving the current. which a be
applied in currents Of finely graduated
strength
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04

The extent to which electricity Is
being used in legitimate medical prac-
tice Is rapidly on the increase and
many Of the new devices for applying
1t have distinct merit An apparatus
for the cure of deafness comprises a
battery. a belt an electrode supported
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04
when tho Drum Failed to scare.

The cieada, by using a drum at the
base of the abdomen, produces a re
markable sound, sufficient to even
brighten of a enemy, yet l once saw a
big wasp bearing of a big cicada larger
than itself, despite the ''zeeing" and
drumming Of the victim st Paul Dis
patch.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04
People who Look Like MummIes.

The Colts esteem themselves to be
the true descendants Of the ancient
Egyptians as distinguished from the
conquering race of Arabians who have
now overrun their land. II is a conn
cal idea, but they call upon US to note
their close resemblance to the mum
mics. Constance f Woolson in Har
per's
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04

Printing of all kinds done promptly, neatly
and chez,
Samples of stock AMI estimates on all kinds o
work cheerfully given.
None but the best obtaiable workmen EN-
ployed in each department.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04

John London Macadam, the inven
tor Of the road that bears his name,
labored for years to perfect his ideas
and although the English parliament
voted him $50. 900 it hardly covered his
outlay. His monument Is the roads Of
England.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-04

AAn" -NR
Pleasure is often expressed by ele-
plants in an excruciating squeak far
from pleasurable to the auditor. Sat
isfied and contented the animal purrs
gently. Fear finds expression often in
a remarkable reverberating roar and
sometimes in a shrill squeak. A thor
oughly enraged elephant utters a deep
warning sound in the throat. often a
hollow, reverberating, rumbling sound.
When suspicious or DESTROYS Of giving
a slight warning the tip Of the trunk is
tapped upon the ground. while from
the trunk is issued a volume Of air,
which at times sounds like a sheet Of
tin being rolled Young or baby ele-
plants express their wants by singular
sounds uttered from the throat. An
other sound made by wild elephants is
produced by striking the trunk sharply
against the sides.
That elephants use these and other
sounds as methods Of communication
or as language there a be no doubt
st Paul Dispatch
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
LAST H0N0RS.
They Are Paid to the Memory of
Won Moltke at Berlin.
Impressive Scenes at the Funeral of
the Late Field Marshal Emperor
William a Chief Mourner.
oENMANY IN NoIENINo.

BERLIN APPEL 29-The funeral SER
vices over the remains OF Field Mar
shall Count won Noltke took place at II
O'Clock ma. IN the ballroom of the
general staff building. in which building
the veteran died, and whore his body has
been lying iu state. Emperor William,
the kiag 81 Saxonv, the grand dukes
of Baden. NaXe- Wcimer and Uesse. the
principal members 81 the royal families
of Germany, together with the leading
German generals, We're present The
services lasted forty minutes.
The casket containing the dead field
marshalS remains was then carried
with much ceremony to the hearse,
which was drawn by six OF the
emperor's horses After passing
through streets lined with troops
and packed with spectators. the re-
mains arrived at the l.ehrte station at
/ o'clock in the afternoon and were
placed upon "a railroad ear draped in
black, which was there in waiting.
Along the route OF the process
sion to the railroad station the
hoarse was preceded by Colonel
0oaoltI, carrying count Won Mollht >
field marshals baton. aud by all the
officers Of the general staff, carrying
the insignia and orders conferred
on Count Won Moltke during the
course of his distinguished ca
reer. The casket was covered
with large numbers of floral wreaths
sent from all parts of Germany, and
from many parts of Europe. Emperor
William, the members of the royal
families of Germany, and the German
generals followed the hearse to the
railroad station.
The funeral attracted TO Berlin a
large gathering OF military officers and
veterans from all parts of the empire.
and their grief was in many cases
touching to see. Those who were adj
mitted TO the services in the chapel
We're very deeply fected. Prince Bis
mar h was not present to attend the
ceremonies, but sent a letter Of regret
with tributes to his old comrade-in-
arms TO the bereaved family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
WRECKED BY WIND.
Many Houses Demolished by Gales at
Duluth, Mimi, and at other Places.

Many Houses Demolished by Gales at
Duluth, Mimi, and at other Places.
DULUTH, Mimi, April 80. Duluth
was visited by a severe wind storm
Monday morning The wind blew
about 80 miles an hour and did
considerable damage. The frame
work OF Sargent's coal dock was
blown down, inhicting loss of
So. 900. A house on Minnesota point
belonging to Martin Brown was car
Tied off its foundation and short dis
lance into the bay. At Lester Park the
house of a man by the name of Phillips
was blown down At West Duluth a
three story frame building belonging
to Peter Greeley, Of Grand Forks,
which was nearly ready for plastering,
was hurled TO the ground and
left a shapeless mass of broken
timberS The second and third stories
were precipitated into the stone
basement Of building just completed
by Home Bros, damaging the wall to
some extent and SCATTERING almost be-
yond repair an adjacent one story build
ing owned by J. j. Mack The frame
,
ton, was also blown down, and still
another small building was moved from
its foundations No one was injured.
WEST SUPERIOR. Wis. April 90
Monday evening severe wind and
rainstorm wrecked several buildings.
Robert Biggerstaff, working on frame
building that was demolished, was
fatally injured Barr Bros two story
brick building on the corner Of Section
and Ohio avenue was almost entirely
demolished, as was also three story
brick building on Iowa avenue
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, April %
"A cyclone passed through Asperl, a
sparsely settled region 40 miles west of
here, Monday morning. Trees were
twisted off and telegraph lines blown
down. The area Or the storm is IN
known here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
NUMBER 10.
NOT A CANDIDATE.
A Sensational Rumor Affecting
James G. Blaine.
It Is Alleged Tha, the Republican
Leader Has Withdrawn from the
Presidential Race.
SAM u uAyE DEcIINED.

New York, April 20 "A Poughlleep-
sic { \. W dispatch says: The News
Press, of which Mr.. Hinchley former
~ of the New York Graphic, is
editor. publishes the following:
stephen Is Elkius is authority for a
statement made 20 representative of
the 'News-press to the effect that
James G. Blaine would shortly an
nounce his decision not. under
any circumstances. To allow his
name to be used at the next
republican national convention as
candidate for president 1t is said
that Mr. Blainc's letter or announce
ment will be SO positive as TO admit of
but one construction and that is that
he will never again be candidate for
the presidency
Hon Smith NJ Weed. although
democrat, has certain business rela-
tions with men of prominence who are
republicans, and he also has said two
or three times lately that when the
time came Mr.. Blaine would be found
positively declining the nomination.
Mr.. Weed has been so outspolen on
this subject recently" the News
Press says, when talking to his
friends as to give the impression that
his information was as direct as that
of MIR. Ellvus, who Is known 10 be Mr.
Blaine's intimate friend and closest
political adviser
Mr. W. J. Ar5ell. editor and proprie-
tor of Judge" and whose associate
in the ownship OF Frank Leslie's"
is Russell Il. Harrison. also says
that Mr. Blaine is about to come
out with a most positive refusal
to allow his name to be
used again in connection with the
presidency. In fact, Mr. Arkell expects
soon to be permitted to publish the full
text of Mr.. Blaine's letter ON the sub
iect
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
A ROYAL FUNERAL.

The Burial of Grand Duchess Olga, at st.
Petersburg. Attended with Great Pomp
and Spiendor.
LONDON, April % The funeral of
the Grand Duchess olga was the most
splendid ceremonial that has taken
place in st. Petersburg since the
accession of the present emperor.
The body was met at the
station of the Moscow Pail
way by the emperor, the impe-
rial family, court and all the highest
dignitaries of the church. state and
army The procession. which took sew
enty minutes to pass a given point,
was headed by a squadron Of horse
grenadiers with helmets surmount-
ed by a quaint black beaver orna-
ment, each man wearing a long
cloak of orange and black. The clergy
were arrayed in black gowns adorned
with white lace. The funeral car was
surmounted by caSopy covered with
silver cloth, with plumes of ostrich
feathers on each corner and animperial
crown at each end in gilt The cof-
fin, of crimson velvet and gilt, was
open, and was covered by a magnificent
pail of cloth-of-gold. The emperor
walked miles behind the coffin
with the widower. Grand Duke Michael
Nicolevitch, on his right. The empress
and grand duchesses followed in crepe
covered carriages all in deepest mourn
inc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
ILLINOIS
Proceedings in Both branches of the
Legislature.

Proceedings in Both Branches of the
Legislature.
SPRINGFIELD, H., April 20 But lit
tie was done in the house. save the
reading Of reports from standing com
mittees and the reading Of house bills
first time. The senate bill to
repeal the Merritt conspiracy law
was read first time in the house
and sent to the committee on judiciary.
where it will die what is known in leg
islatiye parlance rs natural death
The senate passed bills making appro-
priations for a number Of state institu-
tions.
Gov Fifer sent communication to
both houses stating that before work
can be commenced on the iIennepin
canal the legislature must give assent
to the condemnation and purchase Of
lands by the general government. For
this purpose he recommended the adop-
tion of a joint resolution granting such
consent. His recommendation was
adopted by bot senate and house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30


tory and literary contributions from
his friends and neiqhbors. though the
more substantial souvenirs of regard
were not lacking The autograph con-
tributions consisted of two hand
somely- bound volumes, which were pre-
scented by eX-Goy. Cumbacl< in an elo-
quent address, to which DR.. Ridpath re-
sponded with an address and poem.
Among the distinguished visitors who
occupied seats on the rostrum were ex-
Secretary of the Navy L. w. Thompson,
who is also an alumnus OF the univer-
sity; Bishop Bs.,vman. its former presi-
dent; James Whitcomb Riley,
Mary II. Catherwood, Alonzo II.
Davis, II. W. Taylor, James
n. Matthews and Dr. Henry A.
Bachtel late of Denver. Col. The adj
dress and poems were interspersed
with music, and the occasion win be
remembered as red-letter day in tho
history of the college, city and its hon
ored citizen
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
His Daughters shame Causes Father to
Commit Suicide.

LANCASTER, Pa. April % Edward
daspken, aged 81, dairyman living
near this city, arose at4o'cloclt a. N. and
started with an AK for the woods with
suicidal intent Ills l4-year.old son fol-
lowed, but the father ran lcaped into
the Conestoga and drowned himself
The son leaped after him and had to be
pulled ont. The fathers bodv 30. re-
covered five hours later ms action is
attributed to dcspondeney over the Sc
duction Of his daughter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30

BLooMNGToN, ILL.,, April 20 by far
the most important discovery OF nat
ural gas that has ever been made in
central Illinois was made Monday
In boring 4-inch well upon the farm
of George Porter, 8 miles southeast of
Bloomington, gas was struck at the
depth Of 1870 feet in bed Of gravel and
porous stones. The drilling machinery
was blown out Of the well and water
and gravel thrown to height Of about
100 feet. The geyser is still spouting
The pressnre Of gas is Immense
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
Big Fire in a New YORK village.

WATERTowN, y. y, April % -Har-
risville, a thriving village on the route
into the Adirondack forest, was prac-
tically destroyed by fire Monday. the
loss being estimated at $4,000 The
fire originated in the residence Of
George Meade. It spread rapidly to adj
joining buildings, and in short time
the whole business part Of the town
was in blaze. The heaviest losers are
Lakes a Flood, whose hotel, store and
saloon were burned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE.
seventy-Sesond Anniversary of Their Or
der in America.

der in America.
CHlCAGo, April %. Monday was the
seventy-second anniversary Of the es-
Enlistment of odd fellowship in Amer
lea. 1t was appropriately observed by
the Chicago Odd Fellows association of
Cook county. In the evening an enter-
tainment was given at Central Music
hall under the auspices of the associa-
ton. \ large audience was IL attend
ance. Dispatches anHounce the observ-
ance Of the day IN Aurora. Nattoon.
Dixon, Nandal.a bridgeport and other
Illinois towns and he iadanHpolis and
Coyington, lua~ haiamaloo, Mich. ard
st Paul. Mimi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
TRAINS TRIP.
George Francis Begins Another Tour of
the Globe.

New YORK, April % Citizen George
Francis Train left this city Monday on
his tour around the world His first
stopping place viii be at Chicago, where
he will dine with the Press club Next
he win be seen IN Omaha. and from
there he win 60 direct to Port
land, Ore. TO Whatcom he will
be conveyed in special train,
at which place be win deliver a
lecture that he declares win astonish
the natives Yokohama viii be his
next point, and he expects to reach the
Land of the rising sun by May 9.
After making tour OF the Orient he
will hurry on to Brindisi and thence to
Calais. lie will be back in New York
on July 4. While in Italy he will in
terview Premier Rudini.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
Ontsmnn NIcIenn nefento.l

MELBOURNE, April 20 The sculllng-
match for G4oo and the championship
was rowed on the Paramatta river be-
tween Mclean and Stanbury, and was
won by Stanbury In the last match
between these oarsmen, which took
place on November II last, Mclean de-.
feated Staubury.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
Foundation Of nlinni. clties.

WASHINGTON, April 20. The follow
ing figures are bullenned by the census
superintendent showing the official pop
ulation Of Illinois cities; bloomington,
O,04s; Decatur, l6, S41; Jacksonville,
10, 40; Springfield, 24,963. The figures
are less than those originally sent out
by the bureau. Bloomington's former
figures were % e42.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30

Ridpath is an
honored alum
nus and ex-pro-
lessor, joinedin
h on oring the
distiu@ uis h e d
historian on the
occasion IF his
seIIi-eentcnnial
Monday night.
Every seat in
NIeharTy II
was taken. and
President John
presided. The
testim onial
took the form
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
PROF. RIDPATH HcNoRED.

The weIl-Known Historian Celebrates HIs
Fiftieth Birthday at GreencastIe. Ind.
GREENCAsTIE. Ind, April 90 = De
Paw university, of which DR. joan C.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
Hotel

HOteI-GRANT Hot y. Boscobtl. Wis Z. c
Bryan Proprietor. Recently reftted and refu I'M
ished First class accommodations for CONNER
cial trade. Good sample Rooms Barn IN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30

IIoT STRINGS, Ark. April %. Be
cause Of bis unhappy love for a woman.
which had separated him from his
wife, visitor by the name Of Weldon
chloroformed his mistress at an early
hour Monday morning and then ended
his life with bullet The murder and
suicide occurred at the Grand View
hotel Friday they came here and reg
istered as Mr. and Mrs. Weldon,
Texas The woman was Mrs. Mary
O'kinzie Of Fort Worth Tex
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
BosoOBEL.
AttorneYJt

Attorney JOHN d. WILSON, Boscobel,
Wis, Attorney aud Counselor al Law. Viii
practice in all Wisconsin Courts and in the
United States Court, makes Collections and
t-ansscts business promptly. Office over Rnka
Bros hardware store
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
PLATTEVILLE.

HOtel-PARK HOUSE, A. w. Moore, Pro-
prieter. Patteville, 'Gia. The house has been
lately reftted and refurnished throughout and
no pains viii be spar ed to accommodate guests.
Good stabling attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30

ROCHESTER y. II. April 20 Walter
N. Human the second oldest ma On IN
the United states. died al Mount Morris
Sunday He was born at Yylot, Pa
in 1896 and was made mason in 1912
at Belleville. Ont.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
CONC NORTH.
P0TosI STATION

No. II Accom-. Nor h Lv. Petosi 10 20 "a. m.
No. % Accom-. South Lv Potosi 36 p. m
Nos 40. So II and % daily ex Sunday.
Nos. 4S and 40 daily.
Tickets sold to all points, and baggage checked
to destination, saving time. money and trouble
Information always cheerfully given.
S. L. PLATT. Potosi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
VOLUME 90.
Save Your Hair

PY timely use of Ayers Hair Vigor.
- This preparation has no equal as
dressing, 1t keeps the scalp clean. cool.
and healthy, and preserves the color.
fullness, and beauty Of the hair.
50 was rapidly becoming bald and
gray; but after using two or three
bottles of Ayers Hair VigOr my hair
grew thick and glossy and the original
color was restored. Melvin Aldrich,
Canaan Centre, n. III.
Some time ago lost all my hair in
consequence of measles After due
waiting, no new growth appeared. l
then used Ayers Hair Vigor and my
hair grew
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
INSURANCE.

Fire Lightning and Tornodo. The German
insurance Co. of Freeport, Ill
John A. Neavill Agent for Lancaster, Potosi.
and vicinity
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30
Thick and Strong.

It has apparently come TO stay. The
Vigor is evidently a great aid to nature"
j. B. Williams, Floresville, Texas.
st have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
the past foul or Ave years and find it a
most satisfactory dressing for the hair.
It is all / could desire, being harmless,
causing the hair to retain its natural
color, and requiring bu5 small quantity
to render the hair easy to arrange. -
Mrs. NJ. A. Bailey, 9 Charles street,
Haverhill, Mass.
"I have been using Ayers Hair Vigor
for several years, and believe that it has
caused my hair to retain its natural
color Mrs. II. j. King, Dealer il
Dry Goods, &c, Bishopville, Md.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-04-30

The Burial of Grand Duchess Olga, at st.
Petersburg. Attended with Great Pomp
and SpiendOr.