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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
THREE MURDsRERs EXECUTED.
Lehman Hanged at Custer city. :. D..
and Two Negroes in the south.

and Two Negroes in the south.
PIERRE, :. D.. Feb. 20.-Murderer
Lehman. whose three trials, plea of
insanity, application to the supreme
court for a writ of error, appeal TO the
governor for reprieve. and to the
board of pardons for a Communication of
sentence failed to save him from SEN
tence of death was executed at Custer
City Friday morning.
SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 2O-Charles
Cummings (colored) was hanged here
Friday morning for killing David VIII
Jams (colored) in November, 1890. His
neck was broken. The scenes Just pre-
ceding the execution were intensely
dramatic. The condemned man walked
up and down the long corridor of the Jail
with military air, singing hymns in a
voice so loud as to be heard blocks away.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20.-William
Smith (eoloredl, alias Hot Bill, was
executed at Gretna Friday. The drop
fell at 1910. Smith committed most
brutal murder. his victim being an old
white man named Dominic Commerio,
the difficulty having TO do with moth
ing more than little tobacco.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Friendly with the United states.

VALPARAISO, Feb. %. President
Montt on Saturday held reception in
honor of the consular corps In the
course of a pleasant conversation with
United States Consul McCreery the
president said he was extremely glad
the trouble between the United States
and Chilli had been settled Il am
hopeful" he added. "that it will be
found practicable to maintain eternal
friendship between the two republics
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Indian Chiefs Meet

Odanah, an Indian settlement near
Bayfield,. was the scene of an impor-
tant meeting of chiefs. Radcliffe, Bad
River, White Earth. Lac du Flambeau,
La Court grizzlies and other reserva-
tons were represented The Indians
claim that the general government
owes them over Sis, 900 back pay for
their rations ard other matters. A
deputation viii go to Washington and
endeavor to secure the necessary legis-
lation for obtaining the money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Followed Deacon's Example.

MANCHESTER, Ia, Feb %. AT Man
chester Saturday the coroner's jury re-
turned verdict charging Dennis Tay-
Tor with murder in the first degree.
Taylor is a farmer residing near Man
chester, and Friday shot and killed his
hired man-Michael Kenna-who, he
says, was criminally intimate with his
wife. After killing the man Taylor
hitched up his team, drove to Man
chester and surrendered himself
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Royal Arch AIasons.

The Wisconsin Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons in annual session at
Milwaukee, elected officers as follows:
Grand high priest. Charles V. Bardeen, Wau-
sau; deputy high priest, Calvert E. Spensley,
Mineral Point; grand king, 7. s. Hayhurst,
Waterloo; grand scribe, Samuel Wright, Mil
waukee; grand treasurer, David Wright, Mad
ison; grand secretary, J. w. Latin, Milwaukee;
grand chaplain, James Moran, Whitewater;
grand lecturer, NJ L. Young, Milwaukee; c. Of
H, A. F. Wyatt, Stevens Point; P. 5, Mr. Ne
Adams, Columbus; r. a. c, G. II. Hopper, Eau
Claire; II. Sd v, 5. 5. Allen, Darlington: NJ ID
v, George II. Downie, Ashland n. lst v, W.
A. Wesse, Reedsburgs grand sentinel, Leonard
BarrOtt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
A DARING THIEF.
His Bold Attempt to Rob a Central Hud-
son Express Car.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Feb. % "A man
calling himself William Cross attempted
to rob the American express car on the
New York Central road between this
city and Syracuse Saturday night. He
shot Express Messenger McInerny and
proceeded to ransack the packages
when the trainmen discovered him. He
shot at them and at Lyons he jumped
on an engine, shooting as he went
After hot chase he left the engine
and forced a farmer to give him a
horse. He was finally captured in a
swamp and taken to Lyons Jail. Nc
Inerny was not seriously hurt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Animals ON EARNS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. - report
from the agricultural department
shows that horses on farms and
ranches in the United States January
1, 1892, mum bered IS, 49S, l40; milch
cows were estimated at 16, 416, 351 and
other cattle at 81, 651, 23g. The mum Der
of sheep is said to be 50, $3.50 Ag-
gregate value of all, 50, 461, 755, 67s, or
S132. 600. 600 more than 1891.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Tempered with Her Affections.

An interesting wedding took place at
Manitowoc few days ago. The con-
tracing parties were Mrs. 0hler, an
old lady 70 years of age, and man
named King, aged so years. Mr.. King
is now threatened with a breach of
promise case by another woman, who
says her affections have been tempered
with to the extent of $500. 1t is likely
the matter will be settled out of court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Three Killed IN a Wreck.

Houston, Tex. Feb. 20.-A wreck
occurred miles from the city on the
San Antonio & Arkansas Pass railroad
Thursday afternoon, in which three
persons were killed and three others
wounded A switch engine on which
several persons were riding jumped
the track and turned completely over,
carving with II all ON hoard
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN.

Texas Siftings: "What do you say
to a lady when you are at a ball?''
asked a young gentleman who went to
ball for the first time
Talk to her about her beauty" re-
Piled friend who had been there be-
fore.
but suppose she hasn't got any %
Then talk to her bout the uglines>
Of the other women who are present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
indians owing Of the Grip.

ARKANSAS CRY, Kan, Feb. 20.-The
grip is playing havoc with the Chero-
KEGS just east of Usage agency. With
in radius of 10 miles of Skiatook
twenty-five have died within the last
six weeks. In one case an entire fam
lily, consisting Of father. mother, sister
and two children. died.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
After the Grin

And and typhoid fever, dipatheria. pneu-
monia, of other prostrating diseases,
Hoods Sarsaparlla is just what is need
ell to restore the strength and vigor so
much desired, and to expel all poison
from the blood 1t has had wonderful
success in many such eases.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Cnnner nisoovered.

While grading an extension to Bige-
low & Co. IS logging railway a mile and
a half west of Washburn unmistaka-
BILE indications of vein of copper
were found, and thoroughly posted par
ties say the metal is there in paying
quantities. A company will be organ
iezd at Washburn and further explora-
tfon made at once.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Foul PLAY snspected.

JoIET, ILL.,, Feb. 20.-Thomas Cam
eron was found on the track of the
Santa Fe railroad near Lozenzo Thurs
day night. He had been run over by
the cars, but owing to the fact that he
was cold and that he was known to
have had a big sum of money from the
sale of cattle it is suspected that he
was murdered and placed on the track.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Women Ran the whole Thing.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Feb. 20.-The
grand banquet of the New Workers. as
ISOLATION Friday night was unique
affair, being conducted entirely by
women, and ali the speakers were Sc.
lected from the gentler sex. Over $50
guests were present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
English Spqvin Liniment removes {

English Spevin Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemlshes from horses. Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone,
STILES Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use Of ore bot
tie. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known, Sold by
stone q Hassell Druggists, Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
sale of a Detroit Newspaper.

DETROIT, Mich. Feb. 22. The De-
troit Journal has been sold under
chattel mortgages aggregating s61, 900
in favor of Worlds Fair President
Palmer. The paper was bid in by
William Livingstone Jr., representing
Mr. Palmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
A Generous Firm.

We are informed that the proprie-
tors, Messrs A. + Ordway & Co, re.
Gently sent three dozen of their reliable
medicine, Sulphur Bitters, 90 the Cath
olic Home for the Aged, which is highly
Appreciated by the directors and inmates
As We sow so shall ye reap, Edito,
Cathoiic Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Harry Gilbert, the Aeronaut. Dead.

New YORK, Feb. %. Prof. Harry
Gilbert, the widely known aeronaut,
died Friday of heart failure at his home
in Brooklyn. Mr.. Gilbert who was
the hero of many hairbreadth escapes,
was 81 years old. He was well known
under the name of Henry Denier.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
VIII Go Abroad.

WASHINGTON, Feb 90 ~ Secretary
Foster has finally decided to take an
ocean trip for the benefit Of his health
and will sail from New York next
Tuesday for Bremen on the North Ger
man Lloyd steamship Spree. He will
return to this country in about three
weeks
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
Wisconsin DaIrymen.

The twentieth annual convention of
the Wisconsin .Dairymen's association
was held at Oshkosh and the old of
fcers were reelected as follows: Presi-
dent, William D. Hoard; secretary, d.
w. Curtis, Fort Atkinson; treasurer,
H. K LOOMS, Sheboygan Falls.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Judge: Mrs. Kingley (proudlD -
DO you know as long as | have lived
with my husband have never known
him To utter an oath
Mrs. Bingp- Then he doesn't tie his
own neektles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Demorest's Magazine: Mrs Hash
croft-Is your coffee to cold Mr.. Bill
ings?
Billings That depends 1t is little
too cold to drink, but | think that for
swimming purposes tho temperature IS
about right.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Stones Sarsaparilla il powerful
Blood Purifier. The best remedy for
Plmples, Salt Rhe IN. Catarrh. Scrofula,
Constipation and Rheumatism.
pc bottle Sold by STONE & HAssELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Puck: Surprise parties are always
cut and dried beforehand
Not always. We gave one TO Rev.
Mr.. Hicks, the other night, We found
him in the bathtub, and his wife in the
back parlor, reading Laura Jean Lib
how -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Hoods Pills act especially upon the
liver, rousing it from torpidity to its
natural duties, cure constiI ion and as
sist digestion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Texas Siftings: Are YOU in favor of
direct or indirect taxation?'
Pm in favor Of none at all. an
the only man whose position on the
tariff can be understood
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Have BEEcHAM's Pulls ready in the
household.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Brooklyn Life: Madam Ito applicant)
Where was your last place?
Applicant At the hosspittel, mem.
Madam-Were YOU nurse there?
Applicant-No, mem; / was a small
pox patient.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Chicago Ledger; Customer Gin res.
tauranD-Sce here, Mr. Proprietor,
this steak is so tough | can scarcely cut
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25
BUCkLIN's aRNIca seLvE.

The best salve 10 the world for Cuts,
Beuises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. CorBs, and all Skin Erup
tons, and positively cures Piles, or 10
pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price.25 cents per box. For sale by
JOSEPH I. BENNETT. AZ ly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-25

Proprietor-We'll make that all right,
SIR. Here. waiter, just bring this gen
tleman another knife.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-11-17
A CITIZEN WRITES.
Some Salient Suggestions as TO a Bet
ter Fire Department.
To the Editor of the Sentinel.

Some Salient Suggestions as TO a Bet
ter Fire Department.
To the Editor of the Sentinel.
Words, always cheap, are plentiful
at this time; but at the risk of being
tiresome, l will venture just few.
First. Let there be an efficient, Or
ganized fire department upon the en-
listment plan, to be paid adequate
monthly wages, so as to Justify enlist
ment, and sufficient per diem to secure
able men, who are equal to any
emergency.
Let the Twin City be put under one
fire department, with competent
chief, upon whom the responsibility
may rest, and from whom the public
may expect a wise and faithful dis
charge of duty.
It would not be bad idea, if in adj
dition to the two engines now in ser
vice, another one be purchased, and
that this third engine be manned by
colored firemen. This would cause
generous rivalry in staying the pro-
gress of the destroying element. Ev-
cry one of WhOm,O course, to be under
the absolute control and direction Of
the chief and his assistants. This
may not he a very ''palatable" sug-
gestion at this time, but turn the
matter over, question with cool DELHI
Grafton, and see if there is not wis
dom in the idea. Other places have
| tried it-Southern cities, toO-and
none have ever disbanded the colored
organizations.
Second. Let the Gamewell or some
other equally good fire alarm system
be constructed at once, connected with
| police headquarters, in both Salem
| and Winston.
| Third. See to it Immediately that
an ample, abundant supply of water
| may always be had, and reduce the
| possibility of a water famine to min
| imum at all times. And lastly,
| Let our boards of aldermen of the
| two cities give orders, forthwith, that
all traps, or other buildings that
menace in the slightest degree the
fire limits, be removed at once, anC
see that such an ordinance be enforc
ed to the letter.
If anyone should say taxes would bt
increased, let him then reflect upoI
how much taxable property we have
lost in one night, the aggregate O.
which would meet the expenses of {
fire department for a year or more
The cheapest town to live in is thu
one where matters of economy ar,
measured by the rule of safety and alb
solute security.
1t cheapens insurance rates, lessen
danger, and is the best Investment o
advertisement progressive city, a
ours is, can make. Winston-Salen
has over 10000 population. No cit
of this size is without paid fire de
partment. We are growing steadily
and will continue to grow, unless W
. are blind or stubborn as to our bes
policy. No reflection is meant or in
tended against our present voluntee
organizations. They have done tn
best they could; that is all one coul
justly expect. They have been faith
full and true, and we are grateful t
and proud of them. But we mus
move forward. CITIZEN.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-11-17
ANOTHER FIRE At NIGHT.
The Old Winston Grist hill Destroyed
by the Flames.
OUTSIDE WALLS ONLY THING SAVED.

The Building Owned by the Twim-City
Investment company and Occupied
by III. s. Foy who Conducted Feed
Store-2,OOO Insurance on the
Building and ST 500 on the Stock
Everything was being restored to
peace and quietude at six p. m
Tuesday when another fire alarm
was turned in from the old Winston
grist mill on Third street.
The building was brick structure
and was occupied by II. S. Foy,
who conducted a feed store there.
This caused excitement to run high.
The Winston and Salem Fire Com
panies were quick to respond. They
were still on the streets and both
put forth their best efforts, but were
unable to save the building with the
exception of the outside walls.
Mr.. Foy says that he had lao, 900
pounds of hay besides some fodder
in the building. The fire caught on
the second floor, and Mr.. Foy is of
the opinion that it started first in a
bale of hay. He had left the build
ing, in company with a friend, about
five minutes before the alarm was
given. AS soon as the fodder was
reached the flames ran high and
spread rapidly. All hopes Of saving
the building were then given up.
Notwithstanding the vast amount OF
water thrown by the two fire com
panies, and in spite of the rain, the
fire buried all night.
Mr.. Foy has ST. 500 worth of insur-
ance on his stock and thinks he is
covered from also losses. Fortunate
ly he had two car loads of hay ship
ped here few days ago, but it was
all on the railroad siding.
The building was owned by the
Twln-City Investment Company and
was insured for $4,000.
Citizens gathered in groups around
town and discussed the situation of
affairs.
The Forsyth Rlf1eman were called
out by the Mayor to do patrol work
and went,on duty all night. A large
number of private citizens were also
sworn in as officers by the Mayor to
help guard the town from further
trouble.
Everything passed off quietly,
with the exception of an alarm
about two a. m. on Tuesday when
the remains of the National Bank
building ..ignited from the burning
mass around it. This was extin-
gushing with little difficulty.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-11-17
FIRE NO. 2.
The Old Browns Warehouse and
Sheppard's Factory Go Up.

The Old Browns Warehouse and
Sheppard's Factory Go Up.
1t was few minutes after o'clock
when fire was discovered in the rear
end of the Yadkin Valley Bar, owned
by A. M. Sammons, on Third street,
near the Richmond s. Danville pas
senger depot.
Under the bar-room was a livery
stable which was also consumed. The
flames spread rapidly.
ELEVEN HORSES
were in the stable and they were all
burned up notwithstanding strenuous
out. Brides were put on them but
they refused to go out of the stable
door.
Eight of the horses belonged to Mr..
Sammon, one to Manager Groves, of
the Singer Sewing Machine Company;
one to T. S. Fuller, and one to John
Collins, of the Virginia Brewing
Company.
ABBOTT & JONES' WAREHOUSE.
From here the flames scattered,
going to Browns old w arehouse, now
occupied and conducted by Messrs.
Abbott & Jones, and the snack houses
east OF the Dar-rOOmS. line DulldlngS
were all owned by r. J. Reynolds.
The warehouse was an old structure,
one of the oldest in the city, and was
as dry as finder. 1t made a fearful
blaze.
From the warehouse the fire spread
to the wooden factory on Fourth
street which was being converted into
store rooms. This property was own
ed by the M. Grogan estate.
SHEPPARD'S FACTORY.
The next building was the brick
| leaf factory of B. J. Sheppard s. Co.,
on the corner of Fourth and Chestnut
| streets. The building was full OF
| leaf and stems and in consequence the
blaze here was the largest and it
burned more rapidly than any other
| building.
| BY a free application of water
| thrown by the Greensboro company, &
number of buildings were saved from
destruction. Among the number were
| the Municipal building, brick store
corner of Fourth and Church, residence
of Jacob Tise, Fischesser's bar-room
the old Hannah warehouse. the R.
d. passenger depot and several others
The Salem engine, which was sta
toned at the corner of Main ant
Fourth streets, also played one STREAM
on this fire.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-11-17
THE RUIN.
The Desolate Appearance of Part of
the City.

The Desolate Appearance of Part of
the City.
Winston looks desolate.
The passenger that alights at
the Norfolk s. Western or Richmond
& Danville passenger depots of the
city sees the first thing the ashes
of the block in which were the ware
house and Shepherds factory. There
is hardly anything standing in this
entire block except the walls of the
factory. Monday night the fire
was fl t f u ly burning in the
m of this building,
and the glow from the empty windows
in the four stories caused the large ruin
to appear mournfully beautiful.
All around the factory the other
buildings are gone, only the founda-
tion walls being left and many of
these are tumbled in.
The CHASTITY sight in what was re-
Gently the handsomest block in the
city is enough to make one weep as be
passes by. Only an irregular, jagged
heap of blackened walls, fringe of
fallen bricks on the surrounding
streets, smoking pile, with an occa-
Sional flare of light, where only a few
hours before. men were buSyily engaged
in earning their daily bread.
The front wall of the beautiful
First National Bank building still
stands, the dethroDed queen of Wins
ton architecture. Like statue des-
poiled by vandals, it remains in its
solitary desolation to excite the pity
of the paSSer by.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-11-17
THE GREENSBORO ladies.
Our Sister City Lends Helping Hand
in Winston's Calamity.

Between one and two o'clock in the
morning a telegram was sent to the
Greensboro fire company for assis-
lance. The company responded nobly.
In the absence of the chief of the de-
partment, the assistant, J. J. Stone,
came up with twenty men. In one
hour and twenty minutes after the
telegram was received in Greensboro
the company was in Winston. They
came up on special, and the run
was made in forty minutes. After ar
irving here it required only a few min
utes to unload their engine, hose wag-
on and 1900 feet of hose. The compa-
ny did commendable work.
The following are the members of
the company who were here.
J. J. Stone, assistant chief.
J. F. Darlington, G. d. Higgins.
J. G. Lewis, J. G. Dixon,
Chas. Wilberton, Jas. o. Cormick,
L. Trent, Chas. Morse,
+. II. Thacker, Will Peasants,
A. l.. Ross, Robert Bell,
f. G. Boyles, ]. B. Field,
Chas. earle, JAS. 0. Conner.
This morning at ten O'Clock the
hose wagon with reel, and the white
and colored hook and ladder companies
came up on the freight, but were too
| late for service.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-11-17
They Meet and Pass Resolutions of
Thanks to Several Organizations.

The Winston Board of Aldermen
held special meeting at the office of
the secretary and treasurer at 9 o'clock
Tuesday morning.
The city engineer was instructed to
examine all walls of burnt buildings,
and where, in his discretion, it was
necessary, after consultation with
property owners, to have such walls
torn down, to do so at once.
The board instructed Treasurer
Wilson to send check for 5000 to the
Greensboro fire company, as consid
Grafton for their valuable services rem
dered during the fire in Winston yes
terday. The Winston and Salem
companies were also literally reward
ed for their services. A vote of thanks
was also rendered to each company,
as well as the Forsyth Rifemen; also
the Richmond s. Danville Railroad
Company for transporting the Green's
boro fire engine and company free of
cost to and from Winston.
The board adjourned to meet again
next Monday night.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-11-17
THEsORIGIN OF THE FIRE.
Tt Started in the Basement OF Browns
Drug Store.

Shortly after eleven o'clock Sunday
night Mr.. Kadden, who sleeps over his
store, was awakened by the smell Of
fire and arousing Will Brown, who
also sleeps over his store, the two pro-
ceeded to the basement of the Drug
Palace, where they discovered fire lin
the water-closet.
This they Immediately put out by a
few buckets full of water and taking
an axe they chopped up the floor
which had been charred by the fire
and thoroughly soaked the place with
water. They remained for some time
after this and watched to
see if the fire should break out any
more.
Messrs. Brown and Kadden left en-
tirely confident that they had COM
pletely exhausted the fire, but it is
nowthought that there must have been
some smoudering embers left which
again ignited.
1t is thought this fire resulted from
the embers of cigar dropped on the
floor.