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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Home for old Soldiers.

MONTICELLO, Ill, March g. - The
Woman's Relief corps of Illinois will
erect home for the old soldiers and
their wives and old army nurses that
are dependent, so that the old veteran
and his wife can live together. 1t is
to be the department relief corps
home of Illinois. A committee of lead
ing ladies at the department has
charge of the matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Arrest of a BANK Director.

PHILADELPHIA, March 9.-Nelson f.
Evans, who was one of the directors Of
the looted Spring Garden national
bank, of this city, has been arrested
on warrant sworn out by the govern
ment expert who has been examining
the books of the bank, charging him
with the embezzlement of $50, 600 Mr..
Evans was held to $4,000 bail
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
stnrved HimseIf tn nenfh.

COLUMBUS, O., March 9-Jacol
Pfeifer, an aged German of misery
habits, living alone on Mount Vernon
avenue, was found dead in his chair
Monday morning The coroner's au-
topsy developed that this was a case OF
starving to death while surrounded by
plenty. Though he was worth $40, 600
his death was due to lack of nourish-
ment
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Live stock.

CHICAGO, March
CATTLE Market fairly active and prices
strong. Quotations ranged at a. sos 40 foI
choice TO extra shipping Steers "a. t5Gs4S0 for
good TO choice do; s3756142 = for fair 70 good;
s32OG3.70 for common to medium do. g Il
@3s0 for butchers Steers; g. 30Gs3.l5 foI
Stockers; s2.7Ja3 30 for Texas Steers; 310G
$50 for Feeders; q. 6O0360 for Cows; s1.75QD37s
for Bulls, and s3o016 50 for Veal Calves
HoGs-Market opened steady and later de
clined 50l0c and trading moderately active.
Sales ranged at $390a4sO for Pigs; s.60049a
for light A.50G466 for rough pacldng A559
AS for mixed; and g. 10000 for heavy packing
and shipping lots.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
THE MARKETS.


CHICAGO March
FLOUR Quiet and frm Spring Wheat Pat
ents, si50ltI90 Rye 81 6o050); Winter Wheat
Flour Patents, Si5Ol4 90; Straights, s. 30Ge4.40
WHEAT Ruled weaker aud prices lower
No 2 cash and March, s53a1ss6e, May, STAG
size
Com Quiet and easier No. ana No. !.
yellow, 40i4c. No 3, 39}se. No yellow 40c
March sold at 40sd1Hi4c, May, 12Gb421lc June
40a@4lhc; July, 4iGt4l &C.
OATS Easier, witha light trade. no. cash
29029lic May, 3oiaM3o4c, Samples steady
demand faii No s. 2SU30c' No White
3003lc: No >, 2s4lG30c; No White, 81 AMS2Ac
RYE-Dul aud lower No cash. SIC
No 3, zoe; May, SIC sales
BARLEY-Quiet and slow, but held steady By
small supply Sound, fair TO choice, 42lG52c
uusound, inferior to good, 3D140c.
MESS PORK Moderately active and lower
Ola cash Ss.650S70; new, siOS2h0ll0O; May
81 021aMlL221..
LARD-Slow and lower at S6.32hnS35 cash
and s6421sd65O May
PoULTRY-Liye Chickens 100 i015c per 10
Live Turkeys Sale per ID; Live Ducks
1iM12lac per ID: Live Geese. H.000l000 PEE
dozen.
BUrrER-Creamery, l80l2s1ac; Dairy, l6G25c,
Packing Stock, l4B17c.
OILs-Wisconsln Prime white 74c; Watel
White, re; Michigan Prime White, 9lsc; Wa
ter White, i03ac Indiana Prime White, 94c.
Water White, l0c; Headlight, IT'S test, 91sci
Gasoline, 81 deg's, 14c a deg's, sac.
LfQUoRs-D Distilled Spirits steady at s1,14 pei
gal for finished goods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Sudden Death of a CapItalist.

ST LOUIS, March 9.-Louis Dues
trow, local capitalist, alighted from
an electric car Monday afternoon,
rupturing blood vessel near the heart.
He was carried to the Laclede Gas
Company's Office, his destination near
by, and expired. lie was large
holder in Granite Mountain stock and
weighed over 800 pounds
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
In the Senate.
JAY Goulp,s GELS.

His Generosity Made Known Contrary to
His Wishes
New YORK. March 9. jay Gould has
given S25, 900 to the University of the
City of New York. The gift was made
few days after he gave his check
for $40, 600 to the Presbyterian
church extension committee. 1t was
Mr. Gould's desire that the gift should
be kept a secret, but Rev. DIR. John R.
Paxton, the pastor of the church which
Mr. Gould and family attend, let out
the fact unintentionally to a reporter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
New Ynrk,a Censlls.

NEW YORK, March 9.-Returns from
the three missing election districts
were received at the county clerks of
fee Monday. The total is /, 500, s9l,
an increase over the federal celAsus of
287, 29O, and an increase over the police
census Of 1890 of 90 l76 The grand
total will be close to ]. $40. 900
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Cen. Littletield Has Disappeared.

NEW YORK, March 9--Gen. Milton
J. Littlefeld, charged with grand lar
ceny in connection with the Stephanie
murder case, failed to appear when his
case was called in the court of general
sessions Monday and Recorder Smythe
declared his bail Of 81, 500 forfeited A
warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
An saloons closed.

DIXON, Ill, March all saloons in
this city have been closed by order Of
Mayor Steele. Their term Of license
expired on March 5, and under the
special charter none can be granted
until the new council meets. This has
not occurred before in twenty years
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Floreed hx a Mob.

JACKSON, Tenn, March 9.-W A.
Mitchell, the infamous scoundrel who
Monday attempted to commit rape on
the 6-year-old daughter of Mrs Charles
R. Green, while being taken from the
courthouse to the Jail, was taken from
the officers, stripped naked and fiogged
within an inch of his life and then
turned loose
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
SHOOK THE WHOLE COUNTRY.

Terrific Explosion of a NitrO-Glycerine
Magazine Near Findlay, o.
FINDLAY, o., March "a bout p. m.
the nitro glycerine magazine of the
High Explosive Company on the Kubz
farm, miles west of this city, blew
up with report that startled the
whole country and broke mum Der OF
plate glass windows in this city. 1t is
not known yet whether any lives were
lost but the explosion was one of the
most terrific yet experienced IN nor tn
western Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Killed His vic and Then himself.

WALLA WALLA, Wash, March o.
Theodore Hertz, laborer, shot anc
killed his wife Monday morning
and then killed himself. Hertz anc
his wife separated a week ago. This
morning he went to the house where
his wife was stopping and fred siz
shots at her. She ran into the yard
and fell dead. He then went to tho
railroad depot and shot himself through
the heart
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Broke tie Record.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., March 9-Mon-
day the Baroness de Stuers was
granted a divorce from her husband
ana given the custody of her minor
child A marriage license was i'm
mediately issued permitting the baron.
ess TO wed Elliott Zeborowski. a
wealthy New Yorker, and they we're
married at once.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10

Dies MONIES, la, March o.-Senator
Finn addressed the senate against the
Catch local option bill. 1t is an
nouneed that every democratic mem
Der of the senate will vote for the
Catch bill.
In the house Mr. Spaulding called up
the resolution limiting the worlds fair
appropriation TO 100000. The special
committee had recommended $500, 600,
and as the majority of the house was
in favor of that amount the resolut ion
was tabled.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Henry Nottingham Found Dead.

CLEVELAND, O., March o. Henry
Nottingham, who was superintendent
of the Lake Shore road from 1856 till
1868, was found dead on the floor Of
his room at the Hawley house Monday
morning. Ills home was III Paines-
vile. He was arrested Saturday for
intoxication and released Sunday morn
ing An inquest will be held to deter
mine the cause of death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
A PRETTY SICK MAN.
Secretary Blaine's Friends Are Uneasy
Regarding the Result of His Illness.

WASHINGTON, March 9. = Blaine's
condition continues to cause consider
able anxiety. His physicians pro.
nounce his trouble influenza, but say
there is considerable bronchial trou.
BILE. Mrs. Blaine makes no con-
cealment of her anxiety, though
she adds, touchingly: Perhaps it's be.
cause we have had so much sorrow. s.
The uneasiness is largely due to his
physical condition and inability to re-
sist serious attacks. This attack is not
unlike that which carriedloff their fav-
orite son, Walker Blaine, two years
AGO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
FIRST Entry for the worlds Fair.

New YORK, March 9.-The first entry
of goods destined for the world s fair
exposition was made Monday at TIE
custom house. These were ten cases
of antiques which arrived on the steam
ship Claribel from Port Limon. India
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Hanged for His Crime.

FLORENCE, Ala. March "a negro
who cruelty beat two white women in
Hardin county, Tenn. has paid the
penalty Of his crime. He was caught
near Florence and taken % Hamburg,
where he was identified by his victims
and at once hanged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
KILLED HIS FATHER.
An Aged Illinois Farmer Stain by His Son
without Cause.


without Cause.
FAIRFIELD, ILL.,, March Erred Lap
pin, of Arlington township, Wayne
county, has been lodged IN Jail at this
place for killing his father, Robert
Lappin, Wednesday of last week.
Young Lappin protested against
his father using log wagon,
and in the trouble which arose
struck him heavy blow on the head
with q club, fracturing the skull. Lap
pin became unconscious in "A few min
utes and remained so until he died Fri
day noon. Lappin has been SO mis-
treated upon previous occasions that
he had not lived with his family for
some time past He was 90 years
of age and the son who murdered him
is between II and is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Wand to swim Niagara.

LONDON, March William J. Davis,
of Sydney, n. S W., noted swimmer,
has started for. America with the in
tention of swimming the Niagara rap
ids, wearing nothing but the ordinary
swimming trunks. This was the feat
in attempting which Capt Webb lost
his life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
Fatally Wounded by Fellow Convict.

COLUMBUS, O., March "a terrible
tragedy was enacted in the tailor shop
of the Ohio state prison at noon. John
johnson, alias William Field, a seven.
year man from Cincinnati, slipped up
behind convict named Grayson, a
fifteen-year man from 2-nSav1,ie, ~.
with large shookr'.0 made two
slashes at the back of his neck, almost
severing the head from the trunk.
Grayson cannot live but short time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
IN the Traitors Punished with Death.

New YORK, March 9.-Joseph Giro,
arrested for larceny, confessed that he
was one Of a gang which had rem
devious in cellar which was guarded
day and night by Italians who had
bound themselves together with an
oath to steal and not betray each
other, the penalty being death
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
ABANDONED IN MIOoCEAN.
The Bark Invertrossachs Lost-Ten Men
Said to Have Perished.

Said to Have Persisted.
PHILADELPHIA, March 9.-Shipping
circles were startled Monday by the
report of the abandonment in midocean
of the new bark Invertrossachs, in
volving loss of upward of $3.50, 600 tc
the underwriters. Ten men are sale
to have persisted The news was re.
ceived from Capt Deuchers of the
tanker Bear Creek, which vessel has
arrived from Penault.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10

WHEAT Declined ,s0Sc; reacted h0Sc
March, siOOA0toi; April, st01A0L0i1l May
s9S0g91sc; June, g77s@s7 1916 July, 9eag97e;
August, 94AG949sc
CoRN-Dull, nc lower, easy. No. ., 4s1sQ
50ssc steamer mixed, 49H@504c.
OATs-Dull, weak. Western, 36G41c.
Provisions - Beef strong, quiet Family
Sii.00012OO. extra mess, So 5G31OOO Pork quiet
Mess, 50 7501050 extra prime $1,000 LARD
quiet, strong Steam-rendered, $3.50
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10

HotaI-GRAYr HORSE. Boscobel. Wis, Z. C.
Rryan Proprietor. Recently reftted and return
isheq First class accommodations for CONNER
cial trade. Good sample Rooms. Barn in
correction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
B0SCOBEL.

AttOrney-JoHN d. WILSON. Bosoobel,
WIS. Attorney and Counselor at Law. viii
nractice in all wisconsin Courts and in the
tinted States Court, makes Collections and
transacts business promptly. Office over Ruka
Bros hardware store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
LANCASFEIg,
=. HI TAYLOR.

AttOrneys-H. BUCHNER & E. b. GOOD
SELL, Lancaster Wisconsin, Attorney and Coun-
selor at Law. Practices in al. state Courts.
Special attention to business befole tue Probate
Court. Office in Showalter Block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
A short session.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-In the house
Mr.. McMillin (Tenn.) gave notice that
he would call up the free wool bill
Wednesday. The ways and means
committee had instructed him to ask
consideration on that day of the tariff
question. On motion of Mr.. McCreary
(Ky.), who announced the death of his
colleague, John w Kendall, the house
agreed to adjourn in respect to the
memory of its late member The
speaker announced as a committee to
accompany Mr.. Kendalrs body to Ken
lucky: Messrs. Paynter Ky, Mansur
(Mol, Amerman PA, Bailey (Tex),
Owens (O), Wilson (Ky,) and Relknap
(Mieh) The house then adjourned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
PLATTEVILLE.

HOtel-PARK HOUSE, A. w. Moore, Pro-
prietor, Platteville, Wis. The house has been
lately reftted and refurnished throughout and
no pains will be span ed to accommodate guests.
Good stabling attached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10
cLrvrI.ANn d Mnrch

CLEVELAND, o., March g.
PETRoLEUB-Quiet Standard white, 10 do
grees test, 6}5c &c gasoline, lOc; GO naphtha
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-10

Win the Tree coinage men as IallOWS.
Baker, Halverson, Otis,
Clover, KEN, Simpson,
Davis, Mckeighan Watson
Pension Appropriation.
The speaker announced the result
and Immediately added: The clerk
will read the journal of yesterdays
proceedings" Laughter. The house
then took up the pension appropria.
ton bill. Mr.. Grout moved to recon-
NIT, with instructions to increase the
aggregate from S133, 900, 600 to S144,-
100000. The motion was defeated, the
bill passed and the house adjourned.
Worlds Fair Appropriation.
The bill appropriating money for the
Worlds Columbia exposition, pre-
pared by President Baker and the
legislative committee of the Column bian
com mission, was introduced in the
house by Mr.. Durborow III.
and referred by the speaker to
the committee on the Columbian
exposition Under the present rules of
the house there is no public introduce
ton of either bills or petitions. They
are simply dropped in a box for that
purpose after being referred to the APP
propriate committee by the speaker.
AS finally introduced the bill appropri-
ates Sc. $50 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
AMERICAN INVENTIONS IN INDIA.
Something Of Interest 70 AZ Amerie
cans

A Calcutta letter says that American in
ventious and discoveries are fast displacing
the older ones Of English manufacture In the
Indian Empire Thus, q few years ago, the
American hArvestars and reapeFS were en-
tirely unknown, whore now there are many:
The American telephone has been introduced
in most Of the large cities. Stranger than
all, the old-fashioned, huge pills are fast Civ
ing place to Dr.: Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, or
up p. P.," which were first introduced In
London some years ago BY their American
proprietor Every Englishman who enjoys
good eating, must have his dinner.pill, and
Il Is not unusual to zee distinguished persons
draw from their waistcoats tiny little vial
Of these Pellets, and take one with their winc.
After taking ono you feed well, instead Of
bilious and constipated your nick headachs,
dizziness and indigestion are gonA lts dons
mildly and easily, too. These are tiny,
sugarlcoated, but thorough in rtsulz On6
Rellstb laxative. three to four are catbAxtic.
They regulate and cleanse the liver, stomach
end bowels quickly, but thoroughly. Thq
are guaranteed TO give satisfacti0n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09


Twenty-three applicants for admission to the
grade of assistant surgeon are undergoing exam
nation before board Of marine hospital sur
geons convened in Warrington during the pres
ent week. The board consists Of Surgeon
George PurviAnee of Philadelphia, chairman;
Surgeon George W. Stoner, Detroit, and Surgeon
H. K. Carter, Cincinnati The following four
assistant surgeons have passed the examination
for promotion to the grade Of passed assistant
surgeon before the same board: DR.. H. D. Ged-
dings, in charge Of national quarantine station,
Dry Tortueas; Dr.. w. p, wertenbaker, marine
hospital, Chicago; DR.. G. u. Guiteras, In charge
national quarantine station, Chandelier Islands
marine hospital service at Pittsburg. DE-. c. H.
Gardner of this city, son Of Dr.. VIM H. Gard
nsr, surgeon, U.S.A., recently appointed assist
ant surgeon U. 3. marine hospital service, has
been appointed surgeon in charge Of the Rush
aud sa;led last month for cruise on the Boring
=
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
Entertainment at Fa,ls Chnrcb.

The Young Peoples Society Of Christian En-
deavor gave very enjoyable musical and liter
airy concert at jefferson Hall last Friday even
ing in the presence Of a large audience. At TIE
close of the concert ice cream and cake were
served. The entertainment was under the di-
rection of Messrs. Linn Abbot and Edgar Kim
ball and Miss Quick. who, with all the actors OF
the society, deserve great praise for the careful
preparation made and the apt manner in which
all the parts were rendered, and Messrs. Haux-
hurst and Rathburn, jr., for the success of the
refreshments. The program included a vesper
hymn by the entire company; piano selections
by Miss Perisis Proudfit, Miss Boernstein and
Miss Gallagher; Rotations by Misses Hodgkins
and Munsen, Mrs. J. b. Gould and Mr.. r. C.
Miller; ''fan drill by Misses Quick, Birch,
Rathburn, Luttrell, Riley, Crossman, Pool
Hefner, Hauxhurst, Gallagher, Proudfit and
Boernstein. The performance was captained
by Mr. Abbot to music by Mr.. Rodes, and a
pantomime japanese wedding" by the last
mentioned ladies and by Messrs. Karl Rathburn
Frank Eastman and Linn Abbot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09

Adding fuel to the flames that's
about what it amounts to-when
taking the mercurial preparations
so extensively advertised for govt,
indigestion, liver affections and
kindred diseases. The Carlsbad
Sprudel Salts are Natures own
remedy. Their action is prompt,
safe and sure. The worlds standard
remedy for constipation and the all
ments named above. Look out for
counterfeits. The genuine have the
signature of "Eisner & Mendelson
Co, NY, Sole Agents." on every
bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
Georgetown University Field Sports.

The Georgetown University field sports on
Analostan Island resulted:
One hundred yards-T. B. Huyck, 10 4-5
seconds.
One-mile run-W. Young, minutes q 4-5
seconds.
One hundred and twenty yards hurdle-E. P.
Woodward, 81 seconds.
Two hundred and twenty yards hurdle-Y.
Baker, "a seconds.
Two hundred and twenty yards-R. H. Dodge
24l seconds.
Two mile bicycle-v. E. Watkins, 6c31.
Eight hundred and eighty yards rum.
Douglass. 2.34 3-5
-Four hundred and forty yards dash=-R. H
Dodge. I minute.
Putting l6-pound shot-Patrick ODonnell
80 feet inches.
Running broad jump. C. Cook, 10 feet {
inches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
B.BY Cannr,srs THIRD.

They are not a side issue with Us but one Of our
sIecisl features. You'll b~ slrpsised ct the num-
Ter OF hanGs1lne patte- Us We are showing. More
than seVenty-nVe new designs To select from.
Prizes from L. ~ go. All sold on credit
That Plush ~ Hair Cloth Parlor suite for e.>S
cast. ca time is the best Salne for the money
We have seen
Our High grade Pxrlor Furniture. in Broestslle
prize than you can md elsewhere. See II We are
right Our Brussels Crret at t1c. . yard cash or
tssc- on time cannot be approached In quality ct
Vii. Prirc elsewhere. Splendid Ingram CARPET. :6c
Ter ard cash. iOc. time. AL CARROTS made and
matching nsures. We've got enough Bs1 Room
Furniture b stock q god sized store Well men
for VI. cash OF els ON time, IL doesat matter
what you want-r II can be elassed under the
head of Hous-furni-hings. we've got it, and it'll
pay you to look up our prices before you buy. Our
terms require no notes. We require small cash
payment at time of purchase. and the balance may
b. arranged to sait you. small weekly or monthly
pay uaent-- SIX per cent discount for settlements
nla&io within thirty days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09


The Library Association of the ST. Paul's NJ.
Z. Sunday school met at the home Of Gov. and
Mrs. Hart last evening. The spacious parlors
were filled, and after the business of the asso-
citation was transacted an entertaining program
was rendered The most enjoyable feature of
the evening was an essay from Gov. Hart, the
theme of which was "Our Glorious Land of
Liberty and Prosperity" The frequent APP
plause showed the appreciation of his hearers.
Stella Gartreil, Mrs. Chas. Ford. Mr.. and Mrs.
TregO, Mrs. Morris Bien and Mr.. VIM. Newton.
Among those present were Rev. c. Z. Dudrear,
DR.. J. L. Lewis, Maj. and Mrs. Gains, Messrs
9. W: Stokes, J. F: Stock, c. B. Ford, NJ. Bien,
E. W. Moore, W. H. Wheatley, E. Baxter,
Mesdames Baxter, Israel, jackson, Lewis,
shriebly, Perry, Gould, and Misses Reese,
Wheatley, Higgins, Perry, Cassidy, Ray, Gaines
and Duvall. The next meeting to be at the
home of Mr.. 7. 8. Gartrell, in South Kensing-
ton.