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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

LANCASTER LODGEA +. q a. M meet nrst Anu
third Saturday in eachmsnth at p. m. in their
Hall in the Showalter building.
GRANT CHAPTER. ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs. Reg
ular convoeation second and folrth Tuesday OF
each month at s. p. m. in their Han IL the
ShWoalter building.
STAR of the West Encampment No. IL meet
the Is and Sd Mondays in each month, at 1880
D. N. Odd Fellows Hall.
Mississippi VALLEY LoDeEl.O OF. Meets
every Wednesday at 7:s0p. m. in ODD Fellows
Hall Maple street.
CampofI o. o. F. meets list and Sd Monday
In each month, at 7:30p. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall. Maple street.
Hoffnung Lodge, meets every Friday, at 7:3O
D. m. in Odd Fellows Hall, Maple Street.
FIDELITY LoDsE A. o. o. W. Meet first and
/ third Mondays of each month in Knspp's
Block, al 1880 p. m.
SYLVAN CAMP. NJ. w. OF A. Meets LIST and Sd
Fridays OF each month in Baxter's Block at
1880, p. m.
Tom Cox PosT, No. 1872, G. A. r. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday nights OF each month
in Bakers Block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

Read and heed the calls for county
conventions.
A letter remains uncalled for at the
Post.oflice for C. X. Tenney.
The teacher institute is now in session
at Boscobel with fair attendance for
the opening session.
The Muscoda Monitor has yielded to
the inevitable and quit business. The
editor Mr.. McCammack left for the west
this week.
Little Myrtle Market who has been so
seriously i'll for nearly three months is
able to be out of the house again, and
her little friends as we'll as older ones
are quite rejoiced at her recovery.
Mrs. John Stephens is again suffering
from severe attack of acute disease.
1t is hoped that her recovery will this
time be permanent. Mr. Stephenss
family has certainly been an afflicted
one this year.
The Boscobel and Lancaster base ball
players have arranged for game on
Thursday next to be played at the Fair
Grounds. Don't miss it, as the Boscobel
players have an enviable reputation,
and will probably play good ball.
Full primaries and choice delegations
of representative men, the best your
town has, should be the rule without
exception if possible. Look out for the
primaries and the county convention
will nominate ticket that will COM
mand the heartiest support.
A bystander on the street Yesterday
remarked as our industrious street
sprinkler went by settling The dust,
Now if Graham only had a little
thunder and lightning along, the outfit
would be complete" You bet 1t would.
Jack works along like quiet shower
and never misses any spots, but if any
one wants the thunder and lightning"
accompaniment. all he has TO do is just
to interfere with Jack affairs.
We were much pleased this week to
greet one of our best young men, Bert
Bellows, who came home last Saturday
for a two weeks vacation. He has been
engaged in a drug store in Baraboo for
the past two years and no one could
put in his time to better advantage
than Bert has done. There are a few
BOYS who, where they 60 away from
hone to school or to learn a business
never cause their parents any fear as to
the successful outcome of the venture.
Der: il jlst one Of the best Of these.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
TEACHERS INSTITUTE AT Porosr

The one weeks Institute at Potosi
closed last Friday with an excellent
record for the entire time. There were
fifty-seven persons enrolled and the
regular attendance showed marked
interest in the work as conducted by
Prof. A. j. Hutton and c. Il. Showalter
of Platteville, under the direction of
Supt. Needham. The fact that teach
ers attend an institute. usually putting
themselves to considerable inconven-
fence and expense for hot week 5
work, is substantial evidence that they
are interested in the tasks which they
have before them to do, and should en-
title them to consideration at the hands
of wide-awake school boards. We give
the names of those enrolled with the
number of months, if any, taught by
them and the grade of certificate held.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
State Republican League Con-
VentiOn.
Ventl0n.

On account of the State Republican
League Convention, to be held at Mil
waukee, August oath, the Chicago IL
Northwestern Railway Company will,
on August 23d and oath. sell excursion
tickets, to Milwaukee and return, at
half rates-one fare for the round trip.
Apply to agents C. e N. w. R'y for
tickets and further information.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
EENNlMoRE FIELD DAY.

The Annual Field day at Fennimore
Tuesday was financially, socially, and
politically success. The almost per.
feet manner in which the events of the
day were conducted, is llattering tes-
timonial of the ability ofour little neigh
Dor city in her management of such
affairs.
Nearly 800 Lancaster people attended
and undoubtedly all returned home sat
isfied of having participated in mem
orable and pleasant event.
The ball game IN the forenoon be-
tween the Highland and Cambridge
mines was closely contested and deeply
interesting throughout.
The game was to have been called at
10 A. NJ, but was held until 1915, the
time of the arrival of the excursion train
from Madison, to give those who came
on it an opportunity to witness the game.
At 1890 the game was called and it was
plainly obvious from the first that the
teams were evenly matched. This
proved to be the case. but through SUI
perior batting Cambridge won by a
score of to 0.
During the dinner hour the Boscobel
and Lancaster Cornet Bands discoursed
fine music, which doubtless had the eff
feet to appease the appetite of the large
crowd who stood listening apparently
unconscious of the fact that 1t was the
hour az which American people, under
ordinary circumstances, partake Of the
nutritious element.
In the afternoon at two o'clock, one
and all, Republicans, Democrats, Pro
hibitionists and Farmers Alliance men
went in a body to the little grove west
of the depot, where the political De-
bate" the great event of the day, was
held. Shortly after 2:30 the first speak
er Of the day, Hon. VIM. Martin, OF
Madison, the champion for prohibit
ton, was introduced, aud after a
prolonged applause, began a rafting
partisan speech, which lasted over an
hour.
After Mr. Martin had become exhaust
ed, w. C. Warner, the young exponent
of democracy was introduced and for an
hour and a half poured fourth a
flowery denunciation of republicanism
and republicans in general. He was
chiefly sarcastic in his references to
Major Mckinley, whom he encountered
in Joint debate at Mouons assembly on
National Day.
Mr.. Warmers speech was almost an
exact reproduction Of the one made by
him at Monona, and as his audience was
composed largely Of people who had
heard him there it was naturally void
Of that interest which an original, well
delivered speacb creates. Hon. B j..
Castle. Of Blachriyer Falls was intro.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
For Sheriff!

! hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of Sheriff of Grant
County. subject to the action of the
Republican County Convention OF
Grant County. IRA Fox.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
Announcement!

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Sheriff Of Grant
County subject 10 the decision of the
Republican County Convention.
w. H. LEWIS,
AUG. 9. '92. Patch Grove.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
Dental Notice.

Jas. Galway will be in his dental
office in Potosi Monday August 22i '92,
aud remain one week.
NARROW & Galway,
Bloomington Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

Stones Sarsaparilla is " powerful
Blood Purifier. The best remedy for
Pimples, Salt Rhern. Catarrh, Scrofula
Constipation and rheumatism.
per bottle. Sold by STONE Il HAssELL.
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
Church Directory.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Corner Madison
and Cherry streets. n. Z, Mason, pastor: Ser
Chool az 80 IN. Prayer meeting Thursday at
80 ?. m. This church is maintained by the
rented-pew system, but the seats are free in the
evening and everybody is cordially welcomed at
every service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

Tneer Ocean: lis the shoe man who
enjoys meeting people who put their
foot in it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
For Sale Cheap.

My entire stock and all my Black
smithing tools. This is rare oppor-
tunity for some one, as | wish to close
out soon. Win also rent my Black
smith shop and machine shed at a
reasonable price. GEO. G. MCCARTHY,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

She-"Who uses all the suntf that is
manufacturedP' He-'.No one nose"
Pharmaceutical Era.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
Tloun and County News.
ATTENTION Co. C..

The Annual Reunion of Co. c., I'd
Wis. will be held at my home in Lam
caster, Sept. Sth, 1892. All members
are urged to attend. Dinner at $50
p. NJ. A. ii. BARBER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
SPECIALS

Ihreshing Machine and Power for
sale on easy terms. Enquire of or adj
dress, G. b. WHEELER. Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

Harper's Bazaar: What value most
is my peace of mind" That's strange,
to, You've such small piece.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18


ne Wednesday evening al : 80 O'Clock.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Mon
roe and Cherry streets. Rev O. C.Swartz pastor,
Services 10:30 a. m. and go p. m. Sunday. Sab
bath school at 9.15 a. m, Prayer meeting Thurs
day at 7.30 p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corr er Jefferson and
Walnut street. Rev. Or. Thlall, rector
Services every Sunday at 1870 a, M and 7SO
D. m. Sunday school every sunday at p, m.
Prayers Wednesday at 1890 a. m. Prayer and
Lecture Wednesday at 80 p. m. Proyers, Fri
day at p m.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN HURCH. Rev. j. a.
Ringold, Pastor. Services eiery other Sunday.
Sabbath School every Sabbath at II q. m. Social
Meeting Thursday evenings 1T 1880 o'clock.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHImCH. Madison ST.
Sunday School "A. NJ. Services 10.S0A.M Sing
ng school 2 P. M.
CATHOLIC CHURCH. Corner Jefferson and Cher
ry streets. Rev. Niehaus, pastor. Services
every SUNDAY at 1890 a. m. and every morning
during the week at q. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

BAPTIST CHURCH Madison Street. Ssbbath
chool every sunday at 11.45 a IN. Prayer meet
ne Wednesday evening att 30 O'Clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
CITY GUIDE.

LANCASTER LoDsE A. F. A. M.meet first snd
third Saturday in eachmsnth at p. m. in their
Hall in the Showalter building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

lie Figaro. Little Mamma,
my hands are dirty, shall wash them
or put on glovesp"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18
Teachers Examinations.
FALL OF 1892.

FALL OF 1892.
The Public Examinations of teachers
for Grant county will be held as follows:
CasSville August 25--26.
PltevIlle. Rock sch1 house $50
Hazel Green Aug 81 Sept 1.
Potosi Sept. %
Lancaster A" So
Boscobel I2-13
Muscoda 4" l4-l5
Patch Grove &" 1920
Bloomington a. 26-27
Fennimore +" $50
Mt. Hope let. 81
Work will begin promptly at 9 A. NJ.
of the first day and s A. NJ. of the sec
ond day. Let every teacher who does
not hold an unexpired certificate, ct
tend one of these examinations. DO
not ask for pirate examinations or re-
ne'oalS of certificates. Come prepared
to earn certificate by doing good,
earnest work.
School boards and patrons are invited
to attend.
Dated Lancaster. Wis. July 10, 1892.
ID. NEEDHAM,
Co. Supt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-18

The Public Examinations of teachers
Tor Grant county will be held as follows:
Tassvilla A,,o,,,a. % nc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
The Crescent a. an Emblem

The crescent has been known since
time out of memory. In ancient mythol
ogy 1t decorated the foreheads of Diana
and of Astarte, the Syrian Venice. In
the days of Rome's greatest glory the
ladies wore it as an ornament in their
hair. Since the foundation of Constan-
rinople (the ancient Byzantium) it has
been the emblem of the city, and as such
ad0rns its walls and public buildings.
besides being stamped on It's coins and
postage. The legend which accounts
for its universal adoption in Turkey, and
Constantinople in particular, is as fol-
lows:
Philip of AIacedon laid siege to the
city in the year $40 B. c. He chose a
night of unusual darkness for the pro
posed assault, but was fooled by the
moon suddenly breaking from behind a
cloud. IN eommemoration of this prov
idential deliverance the crescent wac
adopted as the symbol of the city. The
Mohammedan sultans were slow TO as
sumo this emblem until some one men.
toned that It was the symbol of increas-
ing greatness, power changing as rapid
" as the phases of the moon.-St. Louis
Republic,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Building Superstitlons,

In remote times a sacrifice of some
kind was always offered at the compile
ton of a building, either public or
private. Sacrifices were not only offered
at the completion of structures of all
kinds-the foundations themselves were
usually laid in blood, whether the
structure was a castle, bridge, cottage or
church. Originally-tracing the sub
Ject back to heathenish times-the
sacrifice was offered to the god under
whose protection the building was
placed; in Christian times the bloody
rite was retained, but was given another
Specification. In those days it was gen
orally believed that no ediice would
stand unless the corner stone was laid in
nOrtar mixed with blood. Usually the
blood was obtained by sacrificing a dog.
a pig, a wolf, a black cock or a goat.
and not unfrequently some malefactor's
blood was poured out TO make the cere-
mony more inpressive.-St. Louis Re-
public,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Corwln Lost Their Votes.

Tom Corwin was not only very elo
quent man, but he was the most re
nowned wit and humorist of his party
just as the late Samuel Sullivan Cox wa
OF his party at a later day. Corwint
sense of humor sometimes got him int
difficulty, and on at least one occasion
lost him votes. He was on a campaign
tour, and had stopped for the night al
the house of wealthy farmer, whose
wife was as eager to display her book
learning as her hospitality.
These efforts took the form of big, I'M
usual words, which sometimes had lu
dlcrous Malapropian flavor. She pre-
pared a most excellent and elaborate
breakfast for the distinguished orator
and his party, and then seated herself at
the head Of the table to do the honors.
She poured out a cup of coffee, and then
with a gracious smile, turned to the
orator and asked:
''Mr. Corwin, do you take concomit-
ants in your coffee?'
THANK you madame, replied Corwin
gravely, Il Will take little sugar and
cream, but neither salt nor pepper"
He didn't get vote in that family,
and scarcely one in the precinct, though
both family and. precinct were usually
Whig.-Washington Post.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
A Street Magician.

The following account of an amusing
adventure is vouched for By the highly
respectable gentleman to whom the in
cident occurred. II was walking down
one of the principal streets of San Fran
cisco on windy afternoon, when a sud-
den gust of wind lifted my high silk hat
(for l had been making some visits and
was clothed in my best and sent it spin
ming down the street OF course l started
at once in pursuit; but before | could
reach it my unfortunate tile was picked
up by gentlemanly looking person who
was apparently about to return it to me
with bow, when he suddenly ex-
claimed, 4 beg your pardon, allow me?
and he drew out of my hat a cabbage.
"'This is very odd he continued, as
the half dozen idlers who had been
watching the proceedings drew near,
but really, my dear sir-drawing out
bunch of carrots-'this must be very
uncomfortable'-ext half dozen
big beets-'and you cannot surely put
such things as these on your head and
he held up, amid the laughter of the
crowd, rabbit, who kicked violently as
he was held aloft by the ears. Rather
annoyed at the publicity of the enter.
tainment, | finally succeeded in captur
ing my hat, and the magician, followed
by small crowd, took his way up the
street ready to play his tricks upon any
other likely subject. New York Trib
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Ths aiehia Daily aaledaesaay oruu gbruar. 1892

even versatility rather thai = cr pro
nounced brilliancy in any special line. She
plays the whole modern and ancient roper
tory, changes her bill every night, and
does Gretchen in Faust" and the Dora of
Sardou equally well. She is a sturdy,
good looking Saxon, with dark, short hair
and robust breadth, and gives You the inn
preston of woman of enormous endur-
ance and stupendous assiduity. / think
she Is the most Industrious player we have
had here in a long time. She completely
battles the American inquiry, What is
your speciality" by having none. She has
lifted her art to the whsle range of drama,
which presents to our consideration the in
teresting paradox that an actress who
never thought it worth while to learn Eng
hsh is the only universal artist we have
Patti played the part of the bouquet at
the opera banquet last week. She furnished
just fifteen minutes of Patti and then
disappeared, at which the world rejoiced
and went on with it's musical routine.
Every musical anatomist was present with
his instruments to weigh her notes. They
had spectroscopes, retorts, microscopes
and micrometers in their minds. They
watched her as a cat watches a mouse. to
see If something had not given out They
measured every vibration, tested the
timbre, counted the trills, put their scien-
tlt1c fingers on every note in the score, but
it was no use They all acknowledged it
was the same Patti
Then one of them published the absurd
European story that she had hypothecated
her body to an eminent specialist in Lon
don, who intended to examine her throat
after death and report to the world what
the wonderful muscular organization was
that enabled her to defy time and criticism
for nearly half a century.
Could anything be more characteristic of
the materialism of the age?
Fancy the coroner picking the nnots out
OF Talmage's Emphatic glands at a post
mortem.
BY the way, apropos of the musical stu
alton, Charles A. Trelbar, of Stienway
hall, has published translation of Anton
little book, "a Conversation
on Music" and it has ruffied the Mahat-
mas, for it indicates very plainly that Ru-
bernstein is Philistine and doesn't worship |
Wagner. You have no idea of the corrod- |
ing grief this has caused in some seoues- |
tered harmonic alleys. But you will no |
tice that literature, which for years was |
one continual Rubenstein oratorio, is mum |
over this book Pm afraid we shall have
70 snub Rube NYM CRINKLE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
An Anticorn Law Leader Dead.

Mr.. Peter Alfred Taylor had so long
retired from public life that the an.
nouncement of his death viii recall an
almost forgotten name. But in his &C
tive days he did splendid public service.
de was an aggressive Radical when
Radicalism was unpopular. and the
weak and downtrodden had ALWAYS in
him an ardent and active friend.
As a member of the Anticorn Law
league. defender of Mazzini. a cham
pion of the northern states during the
American civil war, determined op-
ponent Of the game laws. compulsory
vaccination and grants to royalty. ne
old much TO STIR up public feeling on
these subjects. and when, after uarl;a-
mentary career of twenty-five years. ne
retired, owing 10 Ill health. the cause OF
reform lost an honest and outspoken
champion
Mr.. Taylor was wealthy. but gave
literally, and he deserves 10 ba held N
grateful remembrance as a man who
slngularlv sincere. un>elfish ami o..
earnest puT;tose, did much for the r.ab-
lie weai.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10

through his work in "Over the Garden
Wall" After he had played this piece all
over America and in several English cities
he bought play called Baron Rudolph"
of Bronson Howard. He devoted every
energy that was in him to making sue
cess of this play, but failed His sorrow
over its failure was beyond doubt what
led to the brain trouble that kept him a
prisoner in an insane asylum for years be-
fore his death and finally killed him.
After his mind gave way came one Of the
most splendid examples of wifeIy devotion
the public has ever seen. During his pros
perity he married Sophie Worrell, an ac-
tTess. They were very happy together.
Before his faculties were wholly dimmed
he begged his wife never to accept charity
In his behalf. She never did. Moreover
the stories that he was suffering from priva-
lions were wholly untrue Sophie knights
hard work and wifely love surrounded her
husband with every comfort until the Bit
ter end
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Important to Rich Men.

A rich nan holds his wealth simply as
trustee between his Maker and human.
ity. Unless he wants TO become the
slave Of his money he must give 1t free
~ until he feels that there is some sacr-
nee IN the giving. Ny observation for q
great many years has led me 70 have a
strong opinion on that subject II is fol
the good II the man himself that b.
should look at the subject from thu
point Of view. DO not believe there i
much philanthropy or charity in provid
ing that your money shall be given afteI
death. when YOU are unable 70 hold Il
Better give Of your means as you go
along through life. leaving Of your
wealth 70 others VINO after you viii. II
Che exercise OF their stewardship, follow
the same course.-D. Willis James IL
New York Independent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Price of TOothnicks.

The little whitewood toothpicI pointed
at both ends was patented in America in
1866, and would seem a small article to
create monopoly in; yet factory at
Bucksheld, Ne, used up many thousand
cords of wood every year in the manu-
facture of this small article. The cord
of wood consists of thousand billets or
four loads. Two thousand five hundred
toothpicks We're sold for one shilling.
and large profit was made. Now. the
patent having run out, many others have
gone into the trade, and prices have
fallen to tivepence on $500 toothpicks
retail, and even lower Wholesale
Chambers Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Women.s Luneheons.

It is noticeable that IL the luncheon
rooms OF the several woman's ex.
changes, MS well as at several Of the res.
taurants in the shopping districts, broken
orders are possible. This Is especially
true of the menus Of the exchanges.
which are managed by women solely
for women. 1t Is "a concession TO an &c.
cepted fact that women ordering and
eating alone greatly dislike 10 pay for a
mouthful more than can be consumed.
One croquette. bali serving Of salad.
chocolate without bread-thess are some
OF the ways woman adjusts her bill 10
her appeuie----eT EC-a Il-0ls
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Changed His Opinion of the Jur,

A gentleman who served on a jury that
tired prisoner defended BY General
Henry Morgan tells a good one on that
counselor. In his speech in arguing the
case General Morgan complimented the
Jurors highly, telling them that he Sc
Iected them specially for their intelh-
genee. The jury was not out five min
utes before a verdict Of guilty was
returned. whereupon General MORGAN
exclaimed, They are the worst set of
fools ever saw.'-Albany (Ga.) News
Snd Advertiser.