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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
VIEWING THE SIGHTS.
Enormous Crowds Visit the worlds +
Grounds ia Chicago.

Enormous Crowds Visit the Worlds Fair
Grounds Ia Chicago.
CHICAGO, April l9-Sunday was the
last day on which passes issued by the
chief of construction would be honored
at the worlds fair grounds. From now
until the close of the big show it will
cost money TO enter the grounds. The
rate fixed at present is twenty-five cents
for each person, and no visitor
will be exempted from its
payment The crowd which looked
upon the splendid structures in Jackson
park Sunday was estimated at from
$4,000 TO 10OO0 persons. 1t is estimated
that the number of people who win
from now TO May /, 1895, visit the
grounds, will average 10000 daily In
the $40 days before the opening day
this would give the exposition company
a revenue of S947, 800.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
His Reason for Suicide.

EVANSVILLE, Wis, April 16.-The re-
mains of j. s. Douglas, aged AZ years,
farmer, whose home was near the west
shore of First lake, was found in the
timber III miles northeast of Oregon,
Wis, and 81 miles from his home April
13 with three bullet holes in his head.
A revolver was near, and there was
written in an account book found in his
pocket: This is to certify that my life
is failure. | lack brains enough TO
carry me safely through" He leaves a
widow and a 7-year-old son.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Valuable HORSES Cnnsnmed.

CHARLESTON, Ind, April 10. - The
large barn on the extensive stock
farm of Elihu Carr was struck by
lightning at o'clock a. m. Monday
and the building, valued at
$1,000, together with stock of
thoroughbred horses valued at
$4,000, was consumed Among the
horses burned to death were Ken
lucky Ruler, the property of Leslie
Carr, valued at $685. 900, and Jevellie,
belonging to DIR. Williams, of
Utica, valued at 5000 There was
but little insurance or the barn and
stock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
GOLD AND SILVER.
Interesting Figures Presented to
Congress by Director Leech.
Product of Precious Metals i'm the United
states During the Year IS91-Sta-
Gistios of atiOnal and State
Indebtedness.
NINE PRODUCTS.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Mr. f. o.
Leech, the director of the mint, has
transmitted TO congress report on the
production of the precious metals COW
ering the calendar year 1891.
The product of gold from the mines
of the United States aggregated 1,6O4,-
$40 fine ounces of the value of SSS, 49,
600. This is an increase of $500, 900
over the products of the previous calen-
dar yeag. The increased product is due
largely to improved processes of treat
ment and to the increased amount of
gold extracted from lead and copper
ores.
The product of silver from our own
mines was IS, $50, 900 fine ounces, the
commercial value Of So, $50, O4O, or of
the coming value in silver dollars of
sos. 4l6, Sos. This is an increase of s.
$50 600 ounces over the prior year. The
increased silver product was due prin-
eipally to ths new finds in Colorado and
Idaho am sheapening of the process
OF smeltigs sd and cope ores bear
ing silver.
The total amount of paper and me-
tallic money in circulation on anury
/. 1892 Exclusive of the amount IN the
treasury and its branches1. was 81, 59s,-
500, 629, against l,52s. 594, Ger on Janu-
airy l, 1891, an increase of S63, T99. 002.
The amount of paper and metallic
money in actual circulation on April 1,
1892, was 81. COS, 541, 22O.
TIL product of gold and silver in the
world for the calendar year 1891 was
1924, 229, 600 gold and S1S9, It's, 600 silver,
The product of gold increased in 1891
over the prior year nearly $4,000 900,
the increase being principally in south
Africa. The product of silver in
creased in 1891 over the prior year
about 100000 fine ounces. The in-
crease in the silver product was prin-
cipally in the United States, Australia
and Bolivia.
OUR INDEBTEDNESS.
WASHINGTON, April 19.-The census
bureau in its revised bulletin of ma
tional, state and local Indebtedness,
saws that in 1880 the national debt OF
the United States, less sinking fund
was 81. 922, ST., 1854, as against 1891, 800, 10i
in 1890 s. decrease from SIS. 33 per capita
to $I4 "A per capita. During the same
period the increase in state and local
indie btedness was from 81, 122, 27S, 647 tc
S1,l35. 21O,242, or only S11, 1881, 795. The
decrease per capita, S4.27. The average
annual decrease in the nation
al debt of the United States
during the decade exceeded $780,
600, 600; the decrease per capita
of combined national, state and local
debt during the same period was from
$50. 70 to S92.37, while other statistics
show that the value of property as
sessed for taxation increased mean
while from SIT, 200, 900, 600 to S25, 5OO,-
600. 600, or so per cent.
In Illinois decrease per capita of To-
cal Indebtedness was from S15.07 To
S1O.94; Indiana increase from S9.2s to
S11.15; Michigan increase from S7.36 TO
IS. 90; Wisconsin decrease from 50. 10 10
Sc. 10; Iowa increase from SIS, OF to s.. 80.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Jenlousy. Mur,ler and snicIde.

DAYTON, o., April 1s.-.John E. Geist.
a carpenter, aged 81 years, went home
from work at noon Saturday, and with
out previous warning shot his wife
Alice. aged 33 years, dead. He then
shot himself through the heart Edith
Huffman, the only witness of the trag-
edy, ran out of the door just before
Geist killed his wife. Death was in
Simultaneous in both cases The cause
Of the crime is said TO be jealousy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Gnvernment -. I'm surnea.

DALTON, Mass, April 6.-The paper
mill of q. & W. NJ. Crane at Colbville,
known as the government mill, where
all United States bank and treasury
note paper has been made for tlgs cen
years, was burned to the ground mid
night Thursday night. The blaze was
discovered in the rag room by the night
Waterman, and was probably caused by
spontaneous combustion. Help was
summoned from Pittsfeld, but it was of
no avail. The loss will be Sl25. 600; in
surance, So. 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
DEFENSE OF BEHRING SEA-

Uncle sam Will Have a Strong Fleet on
the Sealing Grounds by May L.
WASHINGTON. April 1s.-The govern
ment is moving in the Behring sea
matter with considerable rapidity, and
by May a formidable fleet of vessels
win be on the outskirts of Behring
sea ready to protect American in
terests therein. The four revenue
cutters Bush, Bear, Corwiu and Alba
tross are now on their way north or are
preparing at San Francisco to 60. The
men of war Adams and Mohican are in
northern waters while the Baltimore
and Yorktown have been ordered to
the Columbia river.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
TrngedY in NIichIrnn.

PoRT HURON, Mich, April ls.-St.
Clair county was the scene of another
murder Saturday night. the fourth in
three months. Richard Cook, aged "a,
has resided on farm in East China
township, near here, for thirty
years He has pretty step
daughter, aged %. William Colby,
her lover, accused Cook of criminal
conduct. The old man became furious
and started for Colby with pitchfork.
Colby seizsd neclxyoke and brought it
down over Cooks head, killing him in
stantly. Colby then gave himself up to
officers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Copyright Treaty with Germany.

WASHINGTON, April 10. = The secre.
tary of state and Mr.. Won Holleben,
the German minister, exchanged on the
18th inst. the Publications Of their re-
speotive governments of the copyright
agreement concluded between the
United States and Germany at Wash
ington on January Is. The agreement
will go into operation at the expiration
of three weeks from the date of its ex-
channa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
ren Overheard and was Drowned.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich, April 10
Julia Brussi, of West Bay City, while
in skiff in tow Of the steamer At
lantis Monday forenoon a Clinton
river became frightened, fell overheard
and was drowned Her husband, who
was with her, jumped in to her rescue,
but She was dead when pulled out.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Women struck by az Englne.

BALLEeER, Tex, April 19.-Sunday
afternoon Mrs DR.. Younger and Mrs
George shedsr were buggy riding, and
while crossing the railroad track were
strush hF Al engine, smashing the We
hisle, Aockiug 10th ladies out, killing
Nra DIR. Younger and fatally injuring
lara Sheder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
viii Not Serve with Men.

HnLsBoRo, ILL.,, April19. AT the cleo
ton for school director in one of the
county districts near this city Mrs. Jane
C. Hope was the successful candidate,
but she now declines TO serve, the other
two directors being men. and another
election viii have TO be held. She says
hat she would serve If the other de
rectors were women.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
FATAL BOSTON FIRE.
Mrs. Jacob Rubens Killed and Her Hus-
band Fatally Injured.

band Fatally Injured.
BosToN, April .g.-Fire with fatal re-
suits occurred at No. 1873 South street
Sunday night. The building was four
stories, the first floor and basement
being used as a cigar factory and
the upper floors for a residence.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Rubens jumped
from the third story, Mrs. Rubens
being killed and her husband fatally in
jured Mrs. Max Rubens' son-in-law
also jumped and received fatal injuries.
Mrs. Cohen fell downstairs in trying to
escape and broke her skull All the
others escaped unframed. Loss by fire
only $1,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21

BACK TO ITALY,

Minister Porter Directed 20 Return to
His Post at Rome.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 16.-Albert
G. Porter, minister to Italy, has re-
ceived telegram from Secretary Blaine
requesting him to return to Rome at
his earliest convenience. Mr.. Porter has
accordingly prepared to leave for Wash
ington Sunday afternoon, the telegram
directing him to report there. Minister
Porter expresses satisfaction at the set
Element and says it means the return
of Baron Fava.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
McCarthYltes GONG to Pieces.

LONDON, April 1s.-A dispatch to the
st. James Gazette from Dublin says that
the McCarthyite party has been COM
pletely battered to pieces, and that it has
split into four sections, one headed by
Timothy Healy and the second by John
Dillon and William O'Brien. The third
wing is known as the neutrals, while
the fourth consists of Justin Mccarthy
and his son.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
sentenced to he annreh.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, April le.-Allen
Harrison, the murderer of Bette
Adams, who refused to marry him, has
been sentenced to be hanged on Friday,
July !, 1892. A motion for a rehear-
ing was considered by the court ana
overruled. An appeal with be taken to
the supreme conrt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Driven Crazy by the storm.

ROCKFORD, H., April 10 Miss Mary
James. of New Milford, has been adj
judged insane and sent to the asylum at
Elgin. She was prepossessing and
popular, and, until few days ago, was
regarded one of the cleverest young
ladies in the village. During the storm
few days ago she was so frightened at
a heavy peal of thunder that she has
since become almost hopelessly insane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
saIoonkeepers RetaIIate.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, April 1S.-The saloon
keepers in this city yesterday stopped
all the street cars and compelled the
closing of all places of business. This
was done in retaliation for the closing
up of saloons by the newly-elected
mayor, who, although an antl-prohibi-
ZIONIST. declares that he will observe
his oath of Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Three DROWNED.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. April While
crossing Clinch river, near Kyle's ford,
a boat became entangled in set lines
and was overturned. The occupants
an unknown woman and two little girls
were thrown into the stream and
drowned. 1t is believed they we're
from the flooded district.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Col. NichoIas Yedder nead.

WASHINGTON, April 1s.-Nicholas
Vedder, brevet lietenant colonel and
paymaster, U. S. A., died. aged "A
years. He was on the retired list of
the army Col. Vedder was one of the
first paymasters appointed by Presi-
dent Lincoln. He was Gen. Sherman S
chief paymaster on his march to the
sea, during which time he disbursed
500, 600, 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Finds the stolen Property.

GREEN BAY, Wis, April 1s.-The Me
Cartney Exchange bank announces that
the books and papers, valued at SIS, 900,
which were stolen from the vault on
the night of September 30, 1891, have
been recovered. The bank officials,
however, refuse to reveal how the val
uables were recovered, as they hope,
with the information at hand, to be able
to capture the robbers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Death Of a Noted Lawyer.

CHICAGO, April Is John Lyle King,
for thirty-six years resident of Chi
cago and one of the most prominent
lawyers in the west, died Saturday
at the residence of Mrs. E. L. Hall
of $50 Wells street, at whose house he
had lived for a number of years. He
was 81 years of age. He was a member
of the Indiana legislature in 1852, and
in 1860 was city attorney of Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
RoId RohherY in Kansas Cltv.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, April 10. - A
masked man held up a Westport car
full of people at Thirty-fifth and Grand
avenue a little after midnight Sunday.
He ordered the gripman to go into the
car and forced the conductor and pas
sengers to hold up their hands while he
robbed them. The robber escaped.
Cars are being held up here nightly. A
sort of reign of terror exists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Two Heavy Shocks of Earthquake.

PORTLAND, Ore. April 1s.-At ESQ
o'clock Sunday afternoon two heavy
shocks of earthquake were felt-in Port
land and points near by. Vibrations
were from west to east and lasted
about ten seconds in each case Many
persons became frighte ned when build
ings began to tremble and rushed into
the street No damage was done.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
FROM WASHINGTON.
Work of the National Lawmakers
in Senate and House.
A Daily Summary of the Proceedings Ia
the Senate and House Bills
Passed and New Meas
ures Introduced.
SENATE.

S1NAAG.
WASHINGTON. April l4.-Bills were
passed in the senate yesterday to reor-
ganize the artillery and infantry of the
army and to increase its efficiency; au-
thorizing the secretary of war to cause
an exploration and survey of the interior
of the territory of Alaska; to amend the
railroad land forfeiture acts SO as to
permit actual settlers to purchase the
lands within three years after forfeiture
to provide for fixing uniform standard
of classification and grading of wheat,
corn, oats, barley and rye; for the
preservation and custody of the records
of the volunteer armies, creating a
record and pension office in the war de-
partment, and for the better control Of
and to promote the safety of national
banks. Mr.. Morgan spoke in favor Of
the free coinage of silver.
WASHINGTON, April 15.--In the senate
yesterday bills were passed appropriate
ing $500, 900 for the erection of an adj
ditional wing to the national museum
in Washington; appropriating $4,000
for a bronze statue of Christopher
Column bus in the capitol grounds, and to
extend the free mail delivery. Ad-
journed to the 18th.
WASHINGTON, April 19.-In the senate
yesterday the bill increasing the num-
Der of judges of the court of claims
from five to seven was passed. A favor
able report was made on the bill appro-
priating $50, 900 for public building at
Fort Madison, Ia.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, April IA bill to
create third division of the district of
Kansas for judicial purposes was
passed in the house yesterday and a
bill appropriating $4,000 for the intro
duction of reindeer into Alaska was re-
ported favorably.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-In the house
yesterday the bill to indemnify settlers
on the Des Moines river lands was
favorably reported. The naval appro-
priation bill was discussed.
WASHINGTON, April 16.-In the house
yesterday the post Office appropriation
bill $50, 600, 000) was reported. Favor
able reports were made for the erection
of public buildings in about thirty cit
les scattered all over the country
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-In the house
on Saturday bill was reported favora-
bly, TO declare all Indians citizens who
have attended school ten years at the
governments expense, provided they
are 81 years of age. The naval appro-
priation bill was further discussed.
WASHINGTON, April l9.--In the house
Yesterday the naval appropriation bill
was passed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Owed over a Century.

oLEAN. n T., April l9.-John LOTUS
died hers yesterday at the age of III
years. lie was a veteran Of the
Crimean war and survivor Of Water
loo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
Amelia Edwards IL Dead

LONDON, April 10. - The death of
Amelia Edwards. the novelist, Is an
nounced from Weston Super Mare.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21

Hotel-GRANT Hot Sc. Boscobei. Wis, z c.
Bryan Proprietor. Recently reftted and return
ished. First class accommodations for CONNER
cisl trade. Good sample Rooms Barn in
10 cti n.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
STAGE ROUTES.

LANCASTER n PLATTEVILLE STAGE.
(Dailyl
LEAVES Lancaster at .. m. and Arrives Al
Plattevile al y. m.
LEAVES Plattevlle NJ q. III. a Arrives at Ian.
caster At lU:3D o. M
GREEN. 6 ABRAMS Pr0is
LANCASTER u sPECHT'> FERRY STAGE.
(naily.1
RAvEs Lancaster nj and Arrives NJ
PotOsi NJ II m
LEAVES Potesi al p. m and ARRIVES at
Lancaster at 430 =. m.
BUD DUNCAN. Propr.
LANCASTER. BEETuWN Il BLOOMINGTON
STAGE
(Daily)
LEAVES Lancaster at : a m and Arrives at Bloom
ingfon al - m
LEAVES Bloomington al 80 ?. IA. and Arrives
al Lancaster al 80 p. IN.
JOE. SMITH. Prop.
LANCASTER y BURTON STAGE.
LsAVKs Burton every Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday al n. III. and Arrives at Lancaster
At ~ m.
LEAVES Lancaster at 20 p. m. on same days
Arrives nj Burton al :tn p. m.
JNO POTTER. Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
BE-. OBEL.

AttOrney-JOHlJ ID. " ILsoN, Boscobel.
Wis. Attorney and Counselor al Law viii
practice in all Wisconsin Courts and in the
United States Court. makes Collections and
t-ansscts business promptly Office over Ruka
Bros hardware store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
PL ATT WILLIE.

HOtel-PARK HOUSE, 4. w Moore, Pro-
prietor, Platteville, Wis. The house has been
lately reftted and refurnisheG throughout and
no pains viii be span ed to accommodate guests.
Good stabing attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-04-21
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Standing of the Clubs at the Close OF the
First Weeks Play.

The following table shows the stand
ing of the National league clubs at the
close of the first week of the season:
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-02
FREAKS OF ELEcrRIoIrY.
1t Plays Franks on the spire of the
Episcopal Church.

Something was seen on the spire OF
the Episcopal church last evening
that has caused much comment by
he curious and considerable specula-
ton among the scientific people OF
Clarksvllle. Just before the electric
lights were turned on bright light
appeared on the church steeple. 1t
sparkled brilliantly, giving consid-
cradle light to the surrounding ter
ritory. When the electric lights
were turned on it disappeared.
Those who claim to understand the
phenomenon say the ground was
heavier charged with electricity than
the air, and that the lightning rod
running from the ground to the spire
acted as a conductor, conveying the
electricity from the ground to the
air. The corruscation at the point Of
the rod was due to All accumulation
of elet tricity there. II this be the
case will the learned please tell why
| it was that the light was not seen or
other spires?
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-02
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
The Clans Gathering for Pitched Bat
tie Which win End Tonight.

The delegates to the County Re
publican Convention began arriving
early this morning, and by 10
O'Clock the court house was crowded
with them. The convention is for
the purpose of selecting delegates to
the gubernatorial convention, at
Nashville, and to decide whether or
not Montgomery county Republic
cans would support President Harri-
sons administration.
The Nashville bosses are conspicu
GUS by their absence. 1t has been
reported that A. M. Hughes would
be here in the interest of his candl-
dacy for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton, but the train, this morning,
failed to bring him. ID. A. Num-
was also expected, but he likewise il
absent, and 1t is believed these two
WORTHLESS agreed among them selves
that they would hands off and LEI
their heelers run the convention
for them. Arch Hughes is a candl
date on the anti-administratioI
ticket, while Num- is hot for Mccall
of Brownsville, who is a Harrison
man. Both have workers in tn
county, but it is safe to predict tina
Mccall will get the delegation.
JIG. Napier, the colored capitalist
of Nashville, and DR.. Il. F. Boyd, 9
the same city, are here. Napier is
candidate for delegate from the Stat
at large to the Republican nations
convention, and Boyd wants to b
alterna e.
The result of the convention wi
be known too late for to days paper
as it will hardly adjourn befor
night.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-02
Weakness.

How many suffer from weakness
And what distressful ailment 1t is.
Always praying for strength and yet
feeling oneself growing weaker and
weaker. There is great virtue in b.
B. B. (Burdock Blood Balm) as a
strengthening as well as healing
medicine. Try it as tonic and see
how much better you will feel. II
will improve both appetite and di'
gestion. 1t is an excellent remedy tC
use while convaleScing. 1t adds a
natural and rapid recovery. In
cases where an invalid has remained
long in bed and bed sores or other ul
GERS break out this remedy will at
ford quick relief.
W. M. Cheshire, Atlanta, Ga.
writes: 81 had long spell of ty
phoid fever, which at last seemed tt
settle in my right leg, which swelled
up enormously. An ulcer also APP
peared, which discharged cupful o.
matter day. l then gave B. B. B
trial and it cured me-" For sale by
Owen & Moore.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-02
TERRIBLE TORNADO.
1t Sweeps With Destructive Violence
From Texas to Canada.

The dispatches to the American to-
day report the most destructive tor
nado in the Northwest Thursday
night and yesterday that has visited
that section for years. It swept from
the northern part If Texas, through
Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Mime,
sofa, leaving death and destruction
in its wake.
The worst seems, to have been
West of Kansas City, where houses
were picked up and carried some dis
lance by the wind. At Townado,
Kan, a town of 300 inhabitants, not
a house is left standing. There were
about eighty families in the town
and dispatches state that there is not
one that is not mourning for dead
or dying member. At Augusta,
Kan, the condition is pretty much
the same. The telegraph lines are
greatly damaged over The whole
country and the news is hard to get
The wires that were left standing are
in crippled condition and it is be-
lieved that when the same are re-
paired and reports can be had the
damage to life and property will
stand without parallel.