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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-11-05

The sounds OF war are silent now;
We call no man our foe,
But soldier hearts can not forget
The scenes Of long ago.
Dear are the ones who stood with US
To struggle or 70 die;
No one can ever breathe their names
Or love them more than 1.
But from my lie I'd give a year,
That gray-olad man 70 see;
To clasp in love the foeman's hand
Who saved my life 70 me.
Minneapolis Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-11-05
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Complete History cn'r~e-s i Adp Political
WASHINGTON TO HARRISON.
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Administrations
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
A SUSPICIOUS MAN.

A young man in Southern town ap-
plied to the keeper of livery stable
for horse and buggy.
Who is gong along with you2 asked
the latter.
l am going to take my wife's mother
out for a ride. She is not well, and l
want her to have some fresh air. l wish
you would put spade and hatchet
in the bottom of the buggy.
What do you want them torP
want to dig up some young cedar
trees to plant in the cemetery.
| don't think can let you have
buggy.
Why not7
Because don't want to be hauled
up as witness every time court meets.
have got my business to attend to.
l don't understand you.
Maybe you don't. but l understand
you. You have been married some
years and when a married man in this
town wants to take his mother in-law
out tor a ride for her health, and wants
spade and hatchet, and talks about
planting things in the cemetery, that's
all want to know.
But, my dear sir
Ii may be all right, but don't pro-
pose to take any risks. When your trial
comes off you will swear there is a
prejudice against you in this town and
you can't get a fair trial, and get a
chance of venue to some country away
off and I'll have to 60 there as witness
every time the case is continued or be
fined $40. If you want to get rid oI
YOUR wife's mother you 90 to DRUG
store and get some rough on rats and il
will be a case of suicide or accident. bu
| am not going to be mixed up in it by
supplying you with spades hatchets anc
horse and buggy to carry off tn;
, corpse to hide. No, stree Why dom
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
TOPSY, THE CAT MOTHER.

One of the blacklist cats | ever
saw was Topsy and she was cute as
she was black. When mice and rats
were scarce around the house and in
the barn in which she lived. she had
novel way Of letting people know
that she was hungry.
First she would find small piece
Of wood and carry it in her mouth
to her young mistress. After drop
ping it at her feet she usually made
a pretense of eating it and then NEW
SO piteously that food was soon
forthcoming.
One day Topsy became the happy
mother of five black kittens. They
were born in big, empty fed box
in the barn. Under her tender care
they grew strong and thrived.
Topsy's life was wrapped up in
them. When they became large
enough to partake of solid food she
brought succulent, wee mice for
them to eat, and each kitten got one
daily.
For ten days she pursued this
practice, until people wondered
where Topsy found so many tdblts
for her darlings. Her fidelity to
those little, black, animated bundles
of fur was touching, and it was ith
a pang Of regret that | learned one
day that she had been robbed OF her
young.
Singly and in pairs they were
given away to admiring nelghbors,
until none were left to receive the
ministrations OF the young mother.
Still, with pathetic regularity she
continued to catch mice and bring
them to the big box. There she
dropped them in, one at time, until
each of the absent kittens lad been
provided for.
Topsy never seemed to doubt
that they would return. Finally
somebody nailed the box cover
down and Topsy could not get in
side, but Tor some days she visited
the spot and mewed most disma|ly.
Then she seemed to become re-
signed to her loss, and once more
became like her former self.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28

The little figure has forgotten its
merry movement, the steps grow slower
and the umbrella sinks lower, when.
Good afternoon, Katharine and
Uncle Max is close beside her.
The brown eyes are gazing persistently
under that umbrella, and when the
little face is slowly raised to return his
greeting he sees two bright, unlucky
tears, which have been gathering in
the sweet eyes, roll down the flushed
cheeks like rain drops on the crimson
heart Of d wild rose. And when at last
the blue eyes meet the brown pair, in
which all the tender love light of the
brave heart of Uncle Max shines un-
disguised, why after that-but Katha.
rine could never tell just how it was
(nobody ever can try it and see, but
1t happened that her hand was closely
gathered iii big, warm grasp, and un-
der that umbrella two figures walked
very close together, never needing that
Behind the clouds is the sun now shining
-IHilddelphid Times.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
DEACON BLIFfENS SUIT.

Miss Caledonia Mistake-Whiie her stub
born old Brother was Doing his Courtins
she Captivates the Deacon, and Each is
Afraid the Other Will be Angry When
the Matter is Explained.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
IMPORTANT.

hree Statesmen wanted, to sell our choice and
dy varieties Of Nursery Stock, to whom eXclu-
territory will be given. Address with refer
MAY BROTHERS,, Nurserymen
HESTER, N. Y. Dec28-tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
FOR RENT.

A desirable Farm, situated about "a miles from
North East on the Elk Neck road.
Apply to GEORGE A. BLAKE,
/ Feb22t' Attorney, Elkton, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
THE SECRET OF A LONG LIFE.

You sometimes see a woman whose
old age is as exquisite as wei! as the
perfect bloom of her youth. She seems
condensed sweetness and grace. You
wonder how this has come about. You
wonder how it is her life has been a
long and happy one. Here are some
of the reasons:
She knew how to forget disagree able
things.
She understood the art of enjoy
ment.
She kept her nerves we'll in hand,
and inflicted them on no one.
She believed IN the goodness Of her
own daughters and IN that of her neigh
bors.
She cultivated good digestion.
She mastered the art of saying
pleasant words.
She made whatever work came to
her congenial.
She retained her illusions, and did
not believe that all tie world was
wicked and unkind.
She relieved the miserable, and
sympathized with the sorrowful.
She retained an even disposition,
and made the best of everything.
She did whatever came to her cheer
fully and we'll.
She never forgot that kind words
and a smile cost nothing, but are
priceless treasures to the discouraged.
She did unto others as she would be
done by, and now that old age has
come to her, and there is halo o.
white hair about her head, she is loved
and considered.
This is the great secret Of a life anC
happy one.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28

you ask me oput a coffin in the buggy
besides2 No, sir, am not that kind Of
livery stable man. I'm not in that line
of business. 1 sYmpathize with you, but
for the mere hire of horse and buggy
| can't afford to take any such risk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28

Also full line of overcoats prices within the reach of ALL
No being cold when you get good overcoat
rom s., to S12oo for the best Also full line OF boys
and youths suits low prices Also full line OF Gents and
Youths furnishing goods Call and examine at Leberman
National Clothing Emporiam in the Hollow, Elkton, Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28

happy, brother, But please forgive
me-Fm afraid she won't know how
to roast you mutton to the turn you
like it, nor to-to season the Catsup
as | did?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28

An old sinner.-Mistress TO servant
who is about to throw away an old
lampl "Wnat is the matter with that
lamp, Bridget Does it smoker
Bridget-"I don't know nothin' bout
whether it smokes or drinks but it goes
out oights, mum !"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
1890 1891
An Invitation. Which Will Fay.
(ARHART & e;
ZION, MD

If you buy good dress of black Henrietta or
Cashmere French Serge Cloth black silk go to
CARHART & CO., Zion, Md.
If you wish buy Underwear Canton Flannes Red and
Grey Fanne Bed and Horse Blankets and preserve health
and comfort because colder days call for goods go
CARHART & CO., Zion, Md.
If your Boots and Shoes have become worn out SO they
past menng and for any of your family
and want goods that give satisfaction go to CARf1ART &
co, Zion, Md.
For Clothing Overcoat for Ladies and Chill
dren Goats take the place OF the that have become
shabby or worn out go to CARIfART & CO., Zlon Nd
For Oueensware, Lamps Decorated Tea Sets ard
Chamber Sets Fancy Glass Ware for the Holidays fo
every day to save money, CARf1ARI q CO, Zlon
Nd. is the place to do it.
All the above mentioned goods must be turned into
money let whatever effect the tariff may have to advance
prices in future purchases Our purchases have been made
and paid for and have enough goods tor all who wish to
avail themselves of our invitation.
TERMS CASH.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
DR.. PIERCE PELLETS Ellie

Purely Vegetable and Perfectly Harm
less. Unequa"d rs Liver Pill. Smallest,
Cheapest, Easiest to Take. One Tiny,
Sugar coated Pellet "a Bose. Cures
Sick EEeadacs,es EiifoUs Headache,
COnstipafiOn, Indigestion. Bilious At
tackS, and all arrangements of the Stomach
and Bowels - cents vial, by druggists.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-02-28
FOR RENT.

The Farm known as GREEN HILL adlOin-
ing the town ofNorth East Md Also three ten.
ement houses on the same
The Mansion House and grounds NAV be rented
without the farm. Apply on the premises or to
Rev. t. SNOWDEN THOMAS,
Febl5-tf Wilmington, Del.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
AN UNFORTUNATE PARTY.

That newly-formed political or
ganization, the peoples party" is
likely to lack very important ele-
ment of success-namely, the people
if we may judge anything by the
amount OF cold shoulder being pre-
scented to it in various sections of
the country. And without the
people, its prospect Of accomplish
ing a great work is decidedly slim.
The New England Homestead has
been canvassing the matter among
the farmers of New York and New
England. The responses received
indicate that while 'some favor
more independent political action
than heretofore, nearly all oppose
the idea Of special farmers party.
One or two go as far as to say that
this party, if very conservative and
the right platform is put forward,
will draw 10 per cent of the farm
ers' votes in their sections, Maine
and New York state, but the major
ity place this number far lower,
from 1 to 2 per cent being the aver
age"
The sentiment expressed at the
recent meeting of the Vermont Farm
ers' League appears, from the above
named canvass, to prevail to a
considerable degree among the farm
ers of this country-a sentiment in
favor Of independent action through
the old parties rather than through
the formation of a new one And
therein the farmers make no mistake
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
NOTE AND COMMENT.

The Boston Record considers cleo
trocution "a great advance in the
line of humanity and science"
Leary, the raft-builder, is not
easily discouraged. He has just tow
ed another big raftsafely along to
New York.
Fred Douglass, it is limited, will
probably resign the mission to
Hayti. There are numerous colored
men ready to succeed him.
Iowa republicans are kindly dis
posed towards prohibition, and
their state convention has taken it
in and promised to stand by it
New Orleans sugar makers find
themselves so overstocked with
molasses that they are planning to
use it for fuel instead of coal.
An old lady has just died in Paris,
leaving 100000 francs as a prize to
the astronomer who shall be able to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
STATE FINANCES.
success,

State Treasurer Field has sent out
his first financial statement for the
fiscal year ending June 80 The cash
and balances received by him from his
predecessor amounted to $24, ILL.,
70; he has received, among other
items, $11OO from commercial ferti-
lizer companies; $4,000 appropria-
ton from the U. S. government for
the Bennington battle monument );
$31 900 from the same source as an
agricultural college endowment !;
SIG, 223.35 from corporation for
taxes and licenses; 81, O67.47 from
the superintendent of the state
prison, reform school and house of
correction; $435O from foreign in
surance companies. Among the dis
bursements we note $63SO.S9 to the
soldiers home; the agricultural col
lege and battle monument funds as
named above; $12,65991 from the
Huntington fund to the several
towns, and 1910, Sol 81 on auditors
orders. He reports $500, 567.17 as
available for the current fiscal year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
GETTING MONOTONOUS.

A Boston paper INDUCES in bit OF
sarcasm thus: Mr. Blaine is under
stood to be in favor OF prohibitory
duty on a certain variety of yarns"
He ought to be. The yarns in re-
gard to the secretary's health have
been spun out to a ridiculous length
by the representatives of city news
paper, who appear to have but lit
tie else to do this summer except to
besiege Bar Harbor, where Mr..
Blaine has been rusticating, and
manufacture all sorts of stories in re-
gard to his health.
A correspondent of the New York
Press, however, claims to have Sc
cured what newspaper men call an
exclusive" and to have received, di-
rect from Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine, an
emphatic denial that the distinguish
ed citizens health is seriously i'm.
paired. That ought to settle it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
THE BENNINGTON CENTENNIAL.

Quite piece of the preliminary
work in connection with the Benning
ton centennial celebra ton has been
done, and the arrangements already
made point to a very large gather
ing there during that week and some
imposing and memorable exercises.
There are to be about 5000 troops
present, and President Harrison,
with nearly all his cabinet, will be
there. A banquet has been planned
for 5000 persons, on the grounds of
the Soldiers Home. Some of the
other features are noted below:
The executive in behalf of the state,
is sending out 500 special invita- lions.
In the list are, beside the President
and his cabinet, vice-president Nor
ton and the speaker of the house of
representatives, the governors of all
the states and many congressman
and senators of other states who
were born in Vermont
Massachusetts and New Hampshire
were invited to participate by a
special act of the legislature, and
have accepted by special action on the
part ftheir legisla lures. Massachu-
sets will send it's governor and his
council, the president OF the senate
and speaker of the house, the COM
mittee on federal relations and
others t o the number of rs. New
Hampshire will send the same
officials, and in addition one COM
pany from each of its three regiments
of militia, as escort to the party.
A special attraction will be the
West Point Cadets. who have accept
ed. Among other military bodies
will be the Amoskeag Veterans of
New Hampshire, the Old Guard of
Brooklyn, n Y, the Boston Cadets,
the Putnam Veterans of Connecticut,
Cushing's battery of Rhode Island,
the Burleigh corps and Tibbetts'
corps of New York state, and a
dozen other companies.
all attend. 1t will be a general
muster and they will go into camp
at Bennington, Aug. IA, and remain
eight days. In the parade the Ma
sons. Odd Fellows, Knights of
Pythias, Grand Army men, Sons of
Veterans and Sons of the Revolution
of the state will participate.
The procession, commanded by
Grand Marshal w. l.. Greenleaf of
the Vermont brigade, will be review
ed by the national and state officials,
as the first thing in the days celebra-
ton. The dedication of the 1nonu-
ment will follow, with exercises
around its base. Hon. E. J. Phelps,
late minister to England, will deliver
the Grafton.
An extensive display of fireworks
will also be made.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
NEW LITERATURE.

'Murvale Eastman, Christian So
cialist,'' is the title Of new novel by
Albion w. Tourgee. 1t is a very
readable and interesting story,
strongly written and bringing out
in vivid manner the complete
victories achieved by Murvale East
man, who is the pastor of a large
and wealthy congregation at the
Church Of the Golden Lilies, and
who, returning from his summer
vacation, surprises his audience with
certain new doctrines pertaining to
the relations of capital and labor
He has, incognito, passed a month
among the car drivers and learned
much concerning existing evils in the
realm of labor, which he afterwards
makes excellent use of. Jonas Under
wood, a consumptive car driver
Wilton Kishu, a scheming business
man not wholly free from guilt !;
Lillian, his daughter, in love with
Murvale; and Percy Searle, wide
awake journalist, are also prominent
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16

and China Z. In all Canada there
are $50 societies; among the FIVE
leading states New York has 1854
societies, Pennsylvania 1863, Ohio
1O41, Illinois 1913 and Massachu-
sets 91S. Vermont has now near
ly $50 societies.
The rapid spread of this movement
proves what can be done when young
men and young women are awaken
ed to the necessity of personal work
in a good cause and given opportun-
ity to concentrate their energies to-
ward the development of Christian
character and consequent good citi-
zenship. Such meetings as that at
Minneapolis strengthen, as nothing
else can, the bond of fellowship be-
tween all concerned in the great
work in which such societies engage
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
A WONDERFUL GROWTH.

The assembling of ten thousand
Christian Endeavorers from all over
the world, in convention at Mime
apolis last week, was a splendid de-
monstration of well-directed energy
and enthusiasm, and its effect on that
Twin City" will no doubt be bene-
fetal in more senses than one. The
growth OF this movement during the
ten years of its existence is phenome-
nal, and has never been equalled by
that of any other kindred organ
ization. General Secretary Baer's re-
port showed that there are 16,274
societies this year against II, O13 a
year ago. England has 12O societies,
Australia 80, India 80, Turkey ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing Syrup has been
used by millions of mothers for their
children while teething. If disturbed
at night and broken of your rest by
pain of cutting teeth send at once and get a
bottle of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately Depend upon it,
mothers, there is no mistake about it. 1t
cures Diarrhoea, regulates the stomach and
bowels, cures wind collie, softens the gums,
reduces Inflammation, and gives tone and
energy to the whole system. Mrs. Wins
is pleasant to the taste and is the prescrip-
ton of one of the oldest and best female ply
sicians and nurses in the United States, and
is for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. WinSlOw'S Soothing Syrup"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
HARD TO DOWN.

Parnell seems to be as hard to
suppress as was Banquo's ghost,
and refuses to down even after such
a defeat as he received in the recent
election at Carlow, where the oppos-
ing candidate for parliament led him
by a large majority. The former
Irish leader assumes a defiant atti-
tude and announces that he will still
persevere, in spite of everything, in
his efforts to regain his grip on the
party.
Parnell should subside. He evident
ly belongs to that class of men who
fail to realize when they are beaten.
He would seem to have the best Of
reasons for retiring to private life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
HOW USE THE MONEY.

If the members of the legislature
are at loss to know just what to
do with the direct tax fund when
they meet in extra session next m onth,
they have only to turn to back num-
bers of certain Vermont newspapers
to get full supply of suggestions.
The governor himself leans strong
ly-so it is reported, at least-to-
wards letting the common schools of
the state have the cash.
State uperintendent Palmer rath-
er favors giving the money to the
normal schools.
The Rutland Herald thinks it
would not be bad scheme to invest
the fund in an agricultural college
such an institution, for example, as
failed to materialize at the last ses-
sion of the legislature.
The Free Press wants the money
kept out Of the general fund and care
fully invested where it will serve as a
perpetual source of income; and our
contemporary would not be averse
to adding the money to the Hunt
ington fund, which, in combinatio
with the United States surplus fund,
would make very handsome sum
for the support of the common
Schools
The CALIFORNIAN some time ago
limited that using a part or the whole
of this windfall for the improvement
of the highways Of the state would
be a wise thing to do, and it sees no
reason for taking back what it said
then.
Many others of the state papers
have generously proffered advice
bearing on the disposition of the di-
rect tax fund, and it is to be hoped
that the assembled wisdom will make
good use of the suggestions given
| them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16

Ludlow now has the free delivery
system There is to be one delivery
of mail and two collections daily.
This is one of the towns where the
experiment is to be tried one year.
Twenty-three teachers of the young
idea were graduated from the Castle
ton Normal school last week. The
Fair Haven Era gives full account
of the exercises and picture of the
buildings.
Patrick Hackett, dent OF
the foundry works of Osgood & Bar
ker, at Bellows Falls, was killed on
Tuesday by being crushed under a
falling casting that weighed ton
and a half. The chain breaking into
three pieces was the cause.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16

figures in the work, whose careers
will be watched with deep interest.
Intermingled with discussions of
the social question are numerous
thrilling passages and entertaining
incidents of daily life; but the aim of
the book is to show the important
relations of real Christianity to
the turbulent questionings of the
present day. The book is pub
lished by Fords, Howard & Hurlbert
Of New York and is for sale at F. O..
Clark's.