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The Progress., 1892-02-27

Any one who has been in Egypt will
have had an object lesson un the propaga
tion Of disease by flies. The many victims
of ophthalmia to ho seer here usually have
their open sores cuvcre Sy swarm> "a flies,
which makes the prAscnce aud obtrusiye
ness everywhere in That country Of this I'm
sect pest douhly hbhorreut, from the posi-
bilities of contagion 10y contact with them.
The prevalence of Ophthalmia In Egypt is
attributed specially to these swarms OF
aics, which convey infection from affected
subjects TO those unaffected.
In our own country there is no specific
malady which may be thus mainly attrib
utable TO the germ carrying action of lilies
but it is quite possible that many cases
where the sources OF infec ion cannot b
traced, may have mad their origin in th'
presence of flies unwittingly admitted from
tainted places. s.-BroOklyn Eagle.
The Progress., 1892-02-27

a German scribe relates that during q
Jisit to America no saw three Journals
printed on sugar cakes flattened out.
Rolled chewing tobacco formed the sheet
on which two Other journalists recorded
the news of the dag. Five offices utilized
fly papers and the genius of seven editors
was displayed upon pocket handkerchiefs
The climax of astonishment was reached
when the Teuton purchased newspaper
formed of porous plasterl lie went on t'
relate that three publishers defy competi
.iou by having their subscribers photo
graphed yearly, several give their sub
scribers free burial, five inyiee them to
dinner once month, aud 2GO provide then
with medical advioel-IyOndon IT'LL
The Progress., 1892-02-27

The wife Of "A drum major, a colossus, IL
n dwarf She is u despot. lie has the do
cility Of eAild. When they quarrel she
orders him 20 put her ON the table and let
her slap his face. He lifts her in his arms,
puts her on the table. bends his head, re-
ceives the slap which she gives with her
might and then replaces her on the floor
with respectful terror. This vulgar parody
Of the Samson aud Delilah story would be
called by Courbet a real allegory.
York Times.
The Progress., 1892-02-27

The reproductive powers of many bas
tpria is 50 marvellous IA To be almost be
yond belief Professor Law has expert
mcuted with several different forms which
we're capable of doubling their numb0
every hour When in the best conditions
single bncterium will give 1911, 200 indl
viduals i'm the short space of twenty-fou,
hours. In fortyeight hours the offspring
from germ not measuring more than one
fifteen thousaudth Of nm inch will have in
creased until their bull, cannot he put in a
half pint measure, the total number of in
dividuals then exceeding PSI SOC, ,OO,OOOl II
these deductions are correct (and scientists
have proved that they are, rs near as suct
figures can possibly he from the very nature
of the experiment., is it any wonder that
bacterial diseases are SO difficult TO control
st. Louis Republic
The Progress., 1892-02-27
Reading Character by tho Nose

"You can almost tell a persons cbarac
ter from the nose alone remarked Pro
lessor Oppenheim. "All great men have
great noses The Greek nose, which has
no protuberance. but is straight. argues
great sense of aesthetics, OF beauty, but no
character and no power of contention.
"Iarge nostrils show courage. People
Of fearless disposition breathe fully and
freely. All the flercer animals have di-
lated nostrils. The dropping nostril shows
Ihistrionic talent. Ii the nose also drOops
a denotes a tragic power, and If only the
postril the capacity is marked for the In
tsrpretation of comedy.
'sWhere the nose Is thin at the bridge i
.hows generosity, while a nose that is thicl
nj the bridge argues acquisitiveness. Whei
IL Is tiptilted like the petal OF flower TIN
person is inquisitive projecting nos
argues a disposition to investigate. IL
Ahead of RE person, as it were, and want
- scent It things."- London Cor. Ne'
york w d.
The Progress., 1892-02-27

On Pullman coach, on my way TO Mar
3uette, on the Duluth, South Shore and
Atlantic railroad, n colorod porter asked
me if | knew a certain other passenger. l
did not "Well," said the porter, che has
tust given me Eve dollar bill, and said he
did IL for a starter Dat feller is jist reek-
Ing with mouey, for sure" man who
will give porter five dollars for starter
shere others expect to satisfy hin, with
twenty five cents is a vulgar fellow, nc
matter what his wealth or position may be.
Julian Ralph i'm New York Sun.
The Progress., 1892-02-27

Goethe was mn eNpormentalist rs well as
"A poet, and one OF the curiosities OF the
electrical exhibition ut Frankfort on-the-
Main is his electrical machine. He, OF
course, lived long before the days of dyna
mos. and it. IL simply a glass frctional ma
chine. such rs are used to draw sparks
from. or to charge Leyden jars in lectures.
The glass was in the shape OF globe,
which was mounted ON AN axle aud re
volvcd hy means Of = wheel and cord. On
it, being rubbed electricity was developed
-Ioudon Globe
The Progress., 1892-02-27

Considering the state of the crops and
the anxiety expressed by our English
cousins about our spelling, the following
exercise may he appropriate. Who invented
IL il unknown to me, but it sounds like DIR
Nayaui. of Philadelphia, "tonetlk par
SON" "What does this sspcll-Ghoughphth
thrigittceauW Well, according to th'
rolluwu.: rule, it spells potato: Oh stands
for y. as in the last letters of hiccough
ouch Tor o, rs in dough, phth for t, as il
rl;ai,is; cigh stands for a, ~ In neighbor
tie stands for t, as in gazette, and ea'
st.uda for q. ms in beau. Thus you hav
u.ota-to -Eu~tuu Advertiser.
The Progress., 1892-02-27
An Ore Con,,entrator.

A new ore concentration has been devised,
which operates by crushing the material to
about quarter of an inch in size, and
which, exposed to the action OF powerful
magnets. separates the particles OF iron ore
The PARTICLES of ore are again crushed to a
lner state, and again exposed to magnetic
action, resulting in concentrated con
5ition OF the iron.-Exchange.
The Progress., 1892-02-27

The practice of fumigating "A room by
burning pastiles, powders or other sub,
stances that emit smoke IS condemned
by a doctor, who advises in their stead the
pouring of eau de cologne or vinegar upor
a heated shovel. or the using of sprayer
first charged with fresh water aud then
fragrant waters. recommending especially
those that contain tutpentine. extract ol
pine. etc.-New York Post.
The Progress., 1892-02-27

Fresh water pearls are found In many
streams of this country In the shells OF
mussels, called "unios." More than $lO,Ooo
worth of them were sent to New York at
one time within three months from Wis
consin, one specimen being sold for $5Oo.-
Washington Star.
The Progress., 1892-02-27
The Latest Eashion.

Young Lady Qamiliar with museum col
lectious)-Whata are those South Sea island
slaughter clubs forf
Dealer tblandly) - Those are parasol
handles. New York Weekly.
The Progress., 1892-02-27

THE BEAUTIFUL
Queen and Crescent
ROUTE.
81 Miles Shortest to New Orleans.
40 Miles Shortest to Jacksonville.
THE ONLY ROUTE TO
Vicksburg,
Jackson,
Meridian,
Birmingham,
Chattanooga
and Cincinnati,
Making direct connections atChattanOOga
for Atlanta Macon, Savannah. Augusta,
Charleston. Columbia. Charlotte, Raleigh,
Knoxville. Ashevillc. Norfolk, and Rich
mOnd. At Vicksburg and Jackson for
Memphis, Natchez, Baton Rouge
and New Orleans.
The Short Line via Lookout
Mountain and Cincinnati to Chi
cago. Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara
Falls and Canada, Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York, Boston, the Adirondack and
White Mountains, New Eng
land Cities and all points North
and East.
ALL THROUGH TRAINS
Pass around the base of Lookout Mountain
along the shore Of the Emory river, over
| the Famous High Bridge and through the
Blue Grass Region of Kentucky 10 Central
| Union Depot, where connection is made
| for the North and East without transfer
throug hIthe city. To Louisville only one
change OF cars. =,
Pullman Boudoir Sleeping Cars on all
through trains. For rates, parish maps.
| time cards and full information call ON
II. II. HEARN,
| Agent Queen and Crescent Route, Shreve-
| port La. or address.
+. KRETSCIIMAR,
Travelling Passenger Agent Jackson, Miss.
I. HARDY,
Assistant General Passenger Agent. Vicks
burg, Miss.
d. q. FDwARDS,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
The Progress., 1892-02-27

Making direct connections atChattanoogs
for Atlanta Macon, Savannah, Augusta.
Charleston. Columbia. Charlotte, Raleigh,
Knoxville. Asheville. Norfolk, and Rich
mond At ViCksburg and Jackson for
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS,

Mr.. EDITOR
Since the state and national tickets
are in the field it may not be amss to
discuss the local candidates for county
office. There are many excellent
names TO choose from. but it may be
well to see if it csn be determined
before the day of the convention who
bave the greatest claims upon the re-
publican party and who ought to
receive honor at their hands. There
are those who have stood by its princi-
pies early and late and who have claims
that should touch the patriotism of
every republican voter in the country.
Among the prominent names mentioned
there are none who have stronger
claim than Lewis Better of Patch
Grove. who is most thoroughly quail
fed for the position of Register of
Deeds. He is well known all over the
county as man fully equipped for
that honorable office An honorable
soldier of the Iron Brigade, he was
wounded at the battle of Bull Run and
again al GAINESVILLE and the Wilderness.
At al three Of these places Mr.. Beitler's
blood was shed on the altar of his
country. That Mr.. Better has claims
that should not be disregarded, no one
will dispute, anu the republican party
cannot afford to let the just claim of
the old soldier boy 90 by UNDECIDED this
year in Grant County. Mr.. BETTER is
az German descent and will add strength
to the ticket by reason thereof. and
besides he hiss host of friends among
ali classes Of people in Grant County.
Let the republican party think of Lew
Betler and his months of Andersonvil lie
prison life when they meet in County
! Syonvention assembled, and name him
for the office of Register of Deeds.
VOTER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
The News uondensed.

Charles Edwin Hoard died at Cart
wright from the effects of sunstroke.
The barn of James Crogan, near
Baldwin, was struck by lightning and
burned with its contents. Loss, SO, 900.
Charles Helbeal, an inmate of the
soldiers home at Milwaukee, fell into
a well at Waukesha and was drowned
Fred Davis, a resident Of Hixton, at
tempted to swim Black river and was
carried under by the current His body
was recovered.
Frank Desmond, Joseph Walker and
Martin Kempstad board of supervisors
for the town of Superior, were ar
raigned, charged with misappropriating
public funds.
The body Of George Wittig, who was
drowned at Hillsdale, while attempt
ing to save Miss Lackersteen. has been
found
Rev. f. p. Dairymple, Of Chatfeld
has accepted the presidency of Gale
college at Halcsville, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of
Prof, Rogers.
The bodies of Edward and Anton
Reiss, of Sheboygan, who were report
ed missing July -, and whose sailboat
was found capsized, were east up on the
beach at She boygan,
The body of Harry Scott coal
passer on the steamer Sheboygan, who
fell overheard while the boat was go
ing out Of the harbor, was found in the
river by the lifeboat crew.
The corner stone for a Methodist
church at Soldiers Grove was laid,
Presiding Elder Case conducting the
ceremony.
Cora Hare, a l4-year-old girl, was
found guilty ut Racine Of stealing
iewelry from Mrs. Thomas Jehan, and
sent to the industrial school for girls
at Milwaukee.
Fred Strickland, alias "Snver Jack, I"
wanted at Eau. Claire on a charge Of
burglary, was arrested at Cedar Rap
ids, la. lie blew open a safe in n
tailor shop and secured $50
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
BnreIars al RACING.

A gang of thieves followed the cir
Gus to Racine and at the jewelry store
Of George Frederickson twenty gold
watches and twenty gold rings, valued
at 5000, were stolen. The residence of
Mayor Case was entered and ransacked,
but nothing Of value taken. The resi-
dence of John Kranz was also entered
and sum Of money belonging to his
daughter stolen. Mrs. Laura Martin
had her pocket picked Of 81, and a
freight car occupied by men engaged
in grading for the double tracks be-
tween Racine and Milwaukee was
broken into and S32 stolen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
LIST OF PATENTS

Granted to Wisconsin inventors this
week. Reported by G. A. Snow & Co.,
Solicitor of American and Foreign Pat
entS, Opp. U. S. Patent Office. Wash
ington, d. G.
G. S. Gundersen, Beloit, Plant-trans-
planting machine. W. f, Larish, Osh-
kosh, Mortising machine. M. j. Quirk
and C. Bach, Jr, Milwaukee, Electric
lighting system. W. c, Shaffer, Mil
waukee, Sprinkler system. T. Tang
ney, South Superior, Hinge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
THE sEA-HoRse.

Only three or four inches in length,
the sea-horse ismore dignifed than many
large fishes, ard, in addition to the dis
tinction conferred upon it by its graceful
stateliness, possess the unique power of
looking two ways at once. 1t is dainty
pretty creature with head shaped like a
horse. In color it is pale gray, dotted
with tiny, scaley visible, spo S of blue,
and small silver spapgles. The dorsal
fins are bordered and fringed with gold,
and the strong little prehensle tail wound
around some fixed object selected by the
owner supports him in an erect position
in the most wonderful manner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
REPUBLICAN, COUNTY CONVENTION.

A Republican County Convention will
be held at the Court House in the city
of Lancaster Wednesday Aug 81 at one
o'clock p. NJ for the purpose of placing
in nomination candidates Tor the several
county offices to be voted for at the
November elections. Towns are entitled
to usual representation.
1t is suggested that primaries be held
August 9th, at the usual hour and
place, and Chairmen of The same are
requested to send at once, credentials
of the delegates elected to these head
quarters, in accordance with the rule
adopted at the last County Convention.
G. H. Baxter,
Chairman CO. Com.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Rebuilding Iron River.

Since the fire energetic efforts have
been put forth and the burned district
in Iron River is rapidly rebuilding.
Action is being taken with view of
organizing an electric light and water
company with a capital Of $50, 600. En-
gineers have looked over the ground to
determine the best water works sys-
tenn. With adequate fire protection
several brick blocks are assured, in
Guiding a sixtY-room hotel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
supposed to Have Lived Century.

BOISE, Idaho, Aug 28-News comes
of the trapping and killing Of monster
bear on Salmon river by David Irwin.
This bear has been ranging for the past
twenty years over all the country be
tween Indian valley and salmon river
and was known as the big foot" bear
from the size of his footprints. His
teeth were worn down even with his
gums, which showed that he must have
been nearly. If not quite. 100 ycnrs old
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
KILLED by a vIcious sheep.

Mrs John Brihel, 20 years old, a
widow living with her son at Liberty,
miles from Lancaster, was found dead
in the garden near her home. The
body was badly bruised and the legs
and arms broken. 1t was supposed her
death was caused by an unruly sheep
which she had attempted to drive from
the garden, as the animal was still
near her. She had risen earlier than
the rest of the family and when missed
at breakfast time search revealed the
body in the garden
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Heroism of a Lumberman.

The Graef hotel at Monico, man
aged by j. Leegan, was destroyed by
fire. The fire came near having a
victim in the person of S. f. Lindsay.
lie was asleep in his room at the time,
and but for the bravery of w. S. Stone.
a lumberman, would have persisted
Mr.. Stone rushed through the flames
and dragged Lindsay from his room in
an unconscious condition. Though
badly suffocated he would recover
The loss to the building was So, O0O
The origin of the fire was unknown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Forced 20 Assign.

Fred Langenohl of Galesville, has
made an assignment for the benefit of
creditors. A little less than two years
ago he was compelled to make an as.
signment, but managed to make set
Element, and has continued his bust
ness until the present time. He was
the largest boot and shoe dealer in
town. Liabilities, $500; assets not
known
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25

Work viii begin promptly at A. NJ
of the first day and A. NJ. of the Sec
ond day. Let every teacher who does
not hold an unexpired certificate, at
tend one of these examinations. Do
not ask for pirate examinations or re-
nelcals Of certificates. Come prepared
to earn a 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, 1892-08-25
Mormons in England.

LONDON, Aug. yS.-ConsiderabIe anx-
iety prevails in religious circles because
of the work that is being carried on
here by Mormon missionaries. A min
lister in the Hornsey district, in de-
nouncing the perversions of his flock,
ated that Brigham Young, Jr, who is
a European apostle of the Mormon
church, sends 500 converts to Utah an
nually. The greater part of these con-
verts, he added, were English.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Crushed Under a peralled Car.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. 22.-By the
derailment of coach OF a passenger
train on the Baltimore & Annapolis
short line. miles from Baltimore, late
Saturday afternoon one unknown col
ored woman was killed and fifteen per-
sons were injured-three probably ia
tallu
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
EXPLANATORY.

Many Of the special prescriptions of the
Chicago Medical Clinic have become valuable
BY standing the tests Of time and extensive en-
ployment We have often been urged by our
patrons TO give them to the world that their
full value might be felt in wider field of use
fulness. To this end We have placed them in
the hands of the well known firm of Foley &
Co., who have the sole rights for their manu-
facture and sale. The reputation Of this fir
win afford the best guarantee Of their standard
purity and strength.
CHICAGO MEDICAL CLINIC.
DR.. PHILLIP SATTLER, President
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Town CAUCUS. .

The Republican Electors of the Town
of Lancaster will meet at the City Hall
in Lancaster, on Saturday, Aug. q, at
2 O. clock P. NJ, for the purpose of elect
ing fifteen delegates to attend the
County Convention to be held at the
Court House, Aug 81. 1892, for the
purpose OF nominating candidates for
County Officers for Giant County.
L. F. BALDWIN,
R. F. MEYER, Com.
A. c. MORSE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
The Clearing monses.

New YORK, Aug 20--At the leading
clearing houses in the United States the
exchanges during the week ended on
the 10th aggregated Sl,0O9, ia, 1888
against 81 600, 022, 5S4 the previous week.
The increase as compared with the
corresponding week of 1891 was O.5.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Republican Caucus.

A Republican caucus will be held at
Potosi Saturday Aug. q, for the purpose
of electing 10 delegates to attend the
County Convention to be held at Lam
caster Aug. 3lst. j. ID. CENFIELD.
Potosi Wis. Chm. Town Com.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Wisconsin pruggIsts.

At the meeting of the Wisconsin
Pharmaceutical association in Oshkosh
the following officers were elected:
President, Henry Rollman, Chiffon; first vice
president Adam Conrath, Milwaukee; second
vice president, +. a. Horn, Oshkosh; treasurer,
w. T. Clark, Milton; secretary, Il. b. Helm
street, Evansville Directors Of the Druggists
Retail Insurance Company for the ensuing three
years: John A. Dodd, Milwaukee; w. G..
Spence, Chippewa Falls, and DR.. NJ Evans,
Evansville
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Announcement

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of Sheriff of Gran
County, subject to the decision of the
Republican County Convention.
Very Respectfully,
23tf j. A. DAVIS, Patch Grove, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

The following is list of letters re-
naming uncalled for in the postoffice
at Lancaster. Aug. 20, 1852.
Taylor, Miss Jennie.
Greatsinger, Daniel.
Persons claiming the above will call
for advertised letters, giving date of
list.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Eitzsimmons Good Luck.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. % -Fitzsim.
mons, the pugilist, has received let
ter from New Zealand announcing the
death Of his brother, and informing the
pugilist that his brother had left will
bequeathing him $50 600, with a re-
quest that he give up the ring forever
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
business natures.

New YORK, Aug 20.-The business
failures occurring throughout the coun-
try during The last seven days number
IL. For the corresponding week of
last year the figures were 1919
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Announcement!

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of Grant
County subject 10 the decision of the
Republican County Convention.
w E. LEWIS,
Aug ,. go. Pa'ch Grove.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
neath ID ,Indge Lynch.

PEORIA, III, Aug. 22.-Judge Jesse
Lynch died here Saturday night, aged
Is years lie was the father of the re-
publican party, having introduced res
olutions in the convention held at
Mayors hall, Bloomington, H., May
81, 1851 that the new party be called
the republican party, which were
adopted The judge served one term in
congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Rig FIRE In Germany.

BERLIN, Aug ga most disastrous
fire swept through the town Of Sontra,
a short distance from Cassel One hun
dred and forty buildings were de-
stroyed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
pnid tho Laws nnht.

PFNDIEroN, Gre, Aug - Frederick
Zorn was hanged for the murder Of his
wife and mother-in-law near Milton
last October Zorn displayed remark
able composure To the last
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
For County Treasurer.

| herooy announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office of County Treasurer
of Grant County subject to the action of
the Republican county County Conven-
ton of Grant County.
Samuel Birch.
Beetown, Wis, July S0th, 1892.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
a REMARKABLE CURE.

adscfulo
e sol smaigna Twas
the hof the mtheho
Hrema Nj hhadb
WaoahAy venue. chicago
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
We therefore
Chicago Medical Clinic
CLINIC SARSAPARILLA.

The Clinic Sarsapa valuable remedy all diseases
blood Pipes
Syphc
blood
life and feeling
work Its restorative qualities
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
Teachers Examinations.
FALL OF 1892.

The Public Examinations of teachers
for Grant county will be held as follows:
Cassville August 25--26.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
THE CLINIC KIDNEY CURE


suffering from Weakness
kidneys indicated deptin
Clinic Kidney
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-08-25
SUFFERED TwENTY-sEvEN YEARS.

g. OF .Augus1