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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26
A BROOM WITH EACH DRINK.
The Kind 81 Whisky They sold In Lead
vile In Early naYs.


As three men were standing in front
of the bar of Smithfeld street saloon
the other day, saws the Pittsburgh Dis
patch, one picked M the glass OF
whisky that was placed before him
and, tasting it. made face that looked
as if he had taken poison 5ly. but
that's rank stuff" said be, as he put
down his glass and wipe 1 off his mouth
with his handkerchief. "TLat'salmost
rs bad as the whisky we got out west
during the great gold and silver excite
ment. remember in Leadville there
was 4 wag kept a saloon who did not
try to Disguise the quality Of the liquor
that passed over his bar. but rather
made careful preparations for the
effects that he knew it would cause.
1t IS said that tenderfoot once came
in and asked for whisky. lie was
passed bottle and glass Then. to
his surprise, the bartender placed a
small whisis broom by the side Of the
bottle OF course he wa. puzzled. but
he poured out his drink and drank il
slowly, unwilling TO profess ignorance
in the ways of the wild west and think
ing that some person might come To
his rescue. The door opened and he
saw the man who saved him A big.
burly fellow, bristling with revolvers
and bowie knives, stepped in the door
and, going up to the bar, ordered
whisky in a voice that seemed to come
from somewhere below the cellar A
bottle and glass were passed to him
and, as before, whisk broom was
added to the layout. The tenderfoot
watched the man carefully. Hepoured
out a good-sized glassful, then. after
gulping it down. quietly picked up the
whisk broom and, going over to a cor
ner of the room, brushed away the sand
from q portion of the floor. He then
lay down and had fit. But, of course.
all the whisky we got out there was
not as bad as that"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26
Subject to Pain in the Stomach.

Elder S. S. Beaver, OF McAllister,
vile, Juniatta Co.. Pa, says bis ife
is subject t. cramp in the stomach
Last summer she tried Chamberlain 5
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy
for If, and was much pleased with the
speedy relief it afforded. She has
since used it whenever necessary and
found that it never fails. For sale by
j. T. Bennett, Druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26
No Other

As good This is the statement OF
Professor Smith, Analytical Chemist:
| have anah zed all of the popular blood
purifiers and medicines now sold
Many of them found to be worthless,
some dangerous to use. Sulphur Bit
tiers contains nothing poisonous, and
l think it is the best blood purlf er
made.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26
Quaint old white Westinghouse.

In the midst Of the prevailing craze
for odd and bizarre styles Of architec-
ture, it IS pleasing to come across a
plea for the simple and homcly build
ines such as contented our forefathcrs.
William Henry Bishop, in IN article in
Century in Which he gives his expert
ences while searching for summer
homo in upper New England in the
form Of an abandoned farm, says:
Two small white mecting-houaes
show their Christopher Wren steeples
complacently Time has been when
all these white country mecting-houses
alike seemed To freeze the Imagination
uith their GOODNESS; but times change,
and we with them The charming
grace and lightncss Of design that
many Of them possess have been rec
ognized; their wilderness is a refresh
ing spot amid the grecnery; in short,
they are coming back into favor again,
with the many other nice old-fash-
toned things Of the period, and the in
vasion of Gothic chapels that succeed
ed them had better look well to the Sc
curity of its domination.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Cough Cream" is scientific COM
pound tol coughs and colds, prepared
by well-known druggist from the for
mula of a celebrated physician, and
must not be classed with the many
quack com pounds in market. Your
druggist sells it. so cts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

English Spasn Liniment removes all
Hard. Soft 'r Cail0uSed Jumps and
BemsbeS iIom horses Blood SPAWN
Curbs, Spuur>. Sweeney, Ring h"ne.
Stiles. opains. swollen Threats,
Cough. re Save $50 b, use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonder
full Blemish cure rv-r known Sold by
Stone Il H4s,ell Druggists. Lancaster,
Wis. VI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers
is the best. handiest. safe.t, susest,
cleanest, and most economical and
satisfactory dye ever inyented. II IS
the gentlemen's favorite
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26
Mrs. A. A. Geddes

teacher OF cooking. Cambrldgeport,
Mass. says of HORST, rd's Baking Pow
DIR. consider it equal TO any in the
market and secoad TO none. take
much pleasure in recommending it to
my cooking CLASSES and to my friends
generally
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26
euckLIN's ARNlcA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Beuises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chtlblains. Corts. and all Skin Erup
tons, and posi- lively ours Piles, or no
pay requii ed 1t i gusreutecd % give
perfect satisfaction. or mopev ell 1nded.
Price 25 rents per b"A. f." sale by
JOSEPH T. BENNETT. AZ ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

What makes a house a homer The
mother we'll, the children rosy, the
father in good health and good humor
All brought about by the use of De
Wits Salsapsrllla. 1t recommends
ifSplf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was SICK we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them CastoriA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

It's just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else It's
easier to cure severe cold or cough
with It. Let your next purchase for a
cough be One Minute Cough Cure. Bet
ter medicine; better results; better try
il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

De Wits Sarsaparllla is prepared
for cleansing the blood from Impurities
and disease Il does this and more.
1t builds up and strengthens constita-
tions impaired by disease. 1t recon-.
mends itself
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

EFFECTUAL. Charles j. Booth,
Olivewood, Cal. says Il have used
Ayers Pills in my family for several
wears, and have always found them
most effectual in the relief of ailments
arising from a disordered stomach,
torpid liver. and constipated bowels.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Il always wondered where all the
Smiths came from. until my recent
visit in the city.
And then what happened?"
sIhen saw sign Smith Manu-
featuring Company"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Nothing emphasizes the fact that
there is no accounting for Taste more
than the WY some people admire
themselves
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26
A disputed Case.

Many persons dispute the questi' n
as to whether or not badness caused
either by distas or neglect can be
cured In deciding the question allow
Us 10 say that most eases can be cured.
while others can not Oaly a special
Isl OF years f experience csn tell that.
Prot Birkholz, the world-reuowned
German specialist OF tie Masonic Tenn
PIE. Chicago, where those VINO d sire
a Q, o head 81 hair or beard can con
suit him 10 private. end free Of charge
After thorough examination, which
costs YOU nothing we will iell you
whttler or not You may procure TIA
trait of persopal adornmenl So neees.
sary to your existence, and ii we lind
thst h. fol icles are not desd we viii
treat you ami guarantee the results or
ask no pay Csl on or address Prof.
Birkholz 10ll NJ, S ,nic Temple, Chi
caeo. or esll at STONE & HAssEL 5.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Tommy-Willie, do you know the
names of all the stars?
WILLIE do. That ones O'Bren.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Bagley me tell you what a
funny thing my baby did last night.
Bailey-Not now Wait until some
dav when | want to catch a train.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Moral courage is the ability to lie.
sist the temptation of taking the short
end of bad bet ct long odds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

1t would he good ling # some If
the en- h" ar r.il NJ trains could
be hb-g unn-d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Spelling for a fght--The burnt
dinner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

The wages of SIN are very often fat
dividends on watered stocks
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

A hgh'irg chance Tor l'f When
d., tOIs dIsat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

A strike MOTTO Uphnid ,olr hands
o hole up o ~ hands!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

What ever became of your Spitz dog
Oh, he got saliyated and died.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

Husband-Saw al awtully wicked
book down town Today. 1t was the
bloadest one Eye read for many a daN.
Wife How perfectly disgusting.
Why didn't YOU bring it home?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-26

The good f,llo wi,o j. his own
eneinN shoui0 et MS tmr9K uegin at
hoHie.
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Magazines and Notes.

The Catholic World for March is an elegant
Easter number with many illustrations. The
main articles are: The Dawning of the TWen-
tieth Century in Europe; Adirondack Sketches
Walter Lecky; Evolution, DR.. W. Seton The
Spirit of the Early Missionary, Rev. s. B.
Hedges; Flowers that Spring in Desert Places,
L.W. Reilly; Psschale Gaudium, DR.. w. Gildes.
The novel called /" An Eclipse of Virtue" by
Champion Bissell. contained in the March num-
Der of Tales from TOUR Topics, is bright and
daring work, dealing in a most original man
ner with that most delicate subject, the love
of woman for man.
The Spring number of The QHarterly TUus-
traitor is a beautiful and fascinating one Il
was a bright idea of its publisher-Harry @.
Jones, 81 Fifth avenue, New YOrk-to COM
pare various famous pictures with photographs
of actresses in the same costume and pose.
The Quarterly illustrator reprodGces the original
painting and the living copy side by side so
that it is possible to see where the painter has
improved on nature, or where he might have
proftably chung to the real.
The March NeIC Peterson opens with In the
Azores, by William s. Walsh, with illustrations
by George B. Luks The popular author and
the distinguished artist were sent out By The
New Peterson in search of material for a series
of articles on those picturesque islands.
Contents of the North american ReUiel1 for
March: The House of Representatives and the
House of Commons, by Secretary Herbert;
The New Aspect of the Woman Question, S.
rsh Gand; A Present Chance for American
Shipping, the Commissioner of Navigation;
The Outlook for War in Europe, Archibald
Forbes; Natural MOnopOlies and the Working
man, Prof K. L. Ely; Village Life in England,
Countess of Malmesbury; Home Industries
and the Wilson Bill, the Presidents of the New
York. Boston, San Francisco, and New Orleans
Chambers of Commerce; Dramatic Criticism,
Bran Stoker; Prisons in the Old World and
New Maj. Griffiths; River and Harbor In
proyements; A Naval Union with Greas
Britain A Conference of New England Gov
ernors, Gov. Greenhalge; Notes and Comments.
Published at No. East Fourteenth street, New
York. Price so cents.
MeClure's Magazine for March contains arti-
cles by Herbert Spencer, II. VI. Spielman, Oc-
taye Thanet, Rudyard Kipling, Ida NJ. Tsrbell,
"Ironquill," Robert Louis Stevenson, A. Conan
Doyle and others. Published at 743 Broad
way, New York. Price Is cents.
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religions HYMN. were collected and formed into

religious hymns were collected and formed into
q prayer book and used at religious services
This library was also rich in legislative doc.
uments. The Oldest code of laws In the world
is the Accadian, q part of which is preserved in
the British Museum. From this we learn that
more than 1000 years ago all that married
woman possessed was her own personal
property Also, that the high roads were
placed under the care of Commissioners, and
that the country was divided into districts for
the purpose Of taxing.
The Assyrians themselves did very little
composing, but instead made use of their prede-
cessors' works. Many of our modern ideas and
customs have been derived from these wonder
full people, who possessed civilization which
in many of it's details resembled that OF our
own times and country.
It seems to have been ascertained that the old
est hieroglyphic writings now extant date some
centuries prior to 1000 years b. c. Among the
national antiquities of Great Britain is papy-
rus manuscript which dates some 1000 years
B. c., and is so good as to admit of much
earlier invention. The function of the Egyp-
tan librarian at this period was regarded as
religious one. Temples were the center OF
literary life and activity. and to each of these
temples were attached professional scribes who
occupied very respectable position.
An important part of their literature was
formed by what is known as the Sacred Books
of Thoth" These numbered AZ volumes.
These papyrus books constituted complete
encyclopedia of religion and science. But as
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serter who was drawing pension. This Mr..
Tslbert could not do, except to declare, in the
face of the proof to the contrary, that Cohorn
was deserter. Mr. Talbert personally applied
the remarks Of Mr.. McKeighan to himself. and
defended himself warmly, to the amusement
of the House.
Mr.. McKeighan. l made no such charge
against the gentleman personally, and it is very
cheap bravery that vents itself in hord oratory
on the floor of this House because / have as
serted that Congress has been liberal. | want
to say here and now that have never turned
my back on a friend foe, and do not in
tend to do it now. Applause.] 1 am here to
denounce the spirit that leads a man on the
floor of this House to assail every old soldier,
even to the extent OF preventing men from
having the stain of desertion removed, when
the Committee on Military Affairs, composed
OF members as honest and intelligent as the
gentleman, have said that there is no question
about the justice of removing this stain.
Mr.. Tabert. | want to say that / deny any
such charge; and if the gentleman means to
say have stabbed" any old soldier or any
thing of that sort, say it is utterly false.
Mr. McKeighan. Well, want to say if the
shoe fits the gentleman he will have to wear it,
DE seems to insist on wearing il. Laughter
and applause
Apparently considerable feeling was engen-
dered by the remarks of the two gentlemen
but the incident passed off with little excite
ment and upon further calculation of the
matter Mr.. Talbert withdrew his motion.
After passing favorably upon seven bills
the committee, at 1920, rose and the House
adjourned till IL o'clock.
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FRAGMENTS OF TABLET FROM WHICH THE
ACCOUNT OF THE DELUGE WAS DECIPH-
Erred.
very important part of their literature was
formed by the magic tablets. 1t is said there
were whole series of these in their libraries.
These magic tablets appear to have formed as
important part in their literature as fiction
does in the literature of to-day.
Another very important branch of their lit
erature was formed by what was called ICON
tract tablets" These tablets recorded all kinds
of traffic carried on between the Babylonans
and merchants from other countries For in
stance, sales of slaves. notices of loans, mar
rage deeds and divorces. promissOry notes, the
sales OF fields, houses. and wheat.
We also learn that these tablets were placed
inside envelopes made of clay. and that in
scribed on the envelope was a copy of the con-
tract within.
The British Museum contains a fine collec-
ton of these commercial tablets and envelopes
that belong TO period as far back as g 400 years
3.
The historical portion Of their libraries is
very Interesting and valuable A translation
OF these histories come 10 u.s. like the spirits of
the departed, after ages of sleep, to prove TO
Us that the Bible is not a book of fiction or a
myth. careful study of the historical por-
ton will well repay the Biblical student of the
day.
The first Assyrian library was that of Gala.
established about 1900 years B. c. OF this
library our knowledge at the present time is
very imperfect The great library of Assyria
was that erected by King Assur-banf Pal at
hlneveh. about the year go B. C. This library
contained about 10000 tablets. Here were
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NATIONAL WASHINGTON

these cases rise here tonight and in the name
Of my comrades and for the honor Of this coun-
try. / say / do not believe that motions like
these would be backed by the men who wore
the gray and met us on the field 81 honorable
battle.
l trust that this motion will be voted down,
ss it ought to b. aud that gentlemen will
cease to come here and in spirit Of petulsnce
stand on this floor an cavil about granting petty
pensions of 81 or So or $40 month, while they
vote literally, as this Congress does vote, extra
salaries to clerks an an extra months pay to
the employees of this House-to which do not
object--and millions to rivers and harbors
simply because thers is job for some fellow
at the bottom Of nearly all of it.
These men who receive bounty OF this Gov
eminent in the form of pensions never "wback
up," if the committee will pardon a common
expression and consequently it is popular
thing to come in here and assail men who are
defenseless, if, forsooth, this committee will
listen to gentlemen who seem so anxious to
make reputation by saving dollar where
that dollar is justly DUE and at the same time
so anxious to leave stain on the name OF a man
who never did violate the military law of his
country.
Mr.. Talbert. Mr.. Chairman, say in a spirit
of fairness and justice, in reply to what the gen.
tleman has just said, that / happened to be on G
Of those men who wore the gray
Mr.. McKeighan. So much the worst for the
gray.
Mr.. Talbert retorted vigorously, asserting
that he had no objection to voting pensions to
any brave, honest soldier who fought against
him, but he intended to prevent, as far as pos
sibie for him to do so, the aiding in any way of
men who were deserters.
Mr.. McKeighan asked him to name one de-
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have been suspended, and some of them have
been rerated at So and s. from $l2 jefferson
Jones. entirely disabled, and nearly destitute
reduced TO % per month. J. &. Snoderass not
able to do any work, reduced to So per month
e. G. Krabiel. who has been dead six months
ordered to Des MOines 10 be examined by a
Democratic Board. He died with the disease
he was drawing his pension on. And others
who are wholly dependent upon their pension
foI living.
William Mohr, of New Holland, whose Post
office address was Mount Wolf Pa was a
private in Co. c, l95th Pa, who, after his dis.
discharge from the army in 1865, went home
got married. and as day-laborer applied him.
sell TO hard work, and with thrift and strict
economy acquired an humble home In 1891
ne was afflicted with cancer of the face and
gradually became unable to earn sunport
and bad the burden of an insane wife. Mr..
bohr was induced 10 make application under
the disability pension bill, for pension Then,
aiIeI proving and re-proving his identity, his
service and disabilities, until late in 1893 the
efficient DIR. McRnnen. one of the EXAMINING
Board OF York, Pa, took Mr.. Mohr to WASH
lngton, ID. g., and had him exhibited and ex-
amined before the Pension Board Ii was evil
Gent That the man was nearing his end and
conid not live till the 4th of February 1904
the quarterly payday for the District So a
certificate was issued TO him for pension. TO
begin on the 9th of December, 1893, but not
payable TIL the 4th day of February, 1894.
When the poor man got the papers and ca w
the fraud, with tears in his eyes be said: IAN
my expenses, trouble, and worry were for
nothing; for will not live till the 9TH day OF
February next, and my family will have
nothing. From anguish and worry he soon
after commenced TO sink fast, aud on Jan. 8.
1894, he died.
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Array and Navy Union.

National Commander ]. B. Lockwood and
Adjt Richard J. Tanning, of the Regular Army
and Navy, were in the city last week. They
were here for the purpose Of persuading Goa
gress to pass suitable legislation with regard 70
the time of service in the Army and Navy
regulation by which the length of time Of
service before retirement will be lessened. Un-
der the present law enlisted man must serve
for 80 years before he can be retired, but these
gentlemen hope to secure a reduction 70 q
years.
The Regular Army and Navy Union is an
organization composed exclusively of honor.
ably discharged and retired officers, soldiers,
and sailors Of the United States Army, Navy,
and Marine Corps and now has a membership
of 3, 500. Unlike the GAR, it is divided into
Garrisons instead of Posts.
John NJ. Schofeld Garrison, %, the title q
the local organization, has its quarters in Grand
Army Hall. A Campfire was given on last
Thursday evening. Mr.. T. ]. Shea formerly Of
the 5th U. s. Inf, presided. Addresses were
made by National Adj't Tanning, Commander
F. G. Saxton, Post Commander J. Bruce Moreon,
and others
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A BABYLoNIAN BRICK.

the contents of these volumes did not forbid
speculation or a wider development of their
principles, there arose a great mass of litera-
ture in the shape of exposition and comment
airy. And to such an extent did this increase,
that, at the time of the Greek conquest in
Egypt. the Thoth literature is said to have
Amounted to nearly $1,000 volumes.
Books were also collected in the tombs OF
the Kings. One of the most famous dates
from the l4th century B. e. The OCCUPANT of
this tomb was identified as the great King
Rameses J. The seat of the library is supposed
to have been "Ramesseum, the magni fcent
temple of Thebes."
When the Persians invaded Egypt. the IL
braries and literature of the Egyptians suf-
fered a very heavy blow; for the conquerors
carried away into their own country large
number of these books
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH Ia.

In the Senate, Mr.. Gallery ia, d. asked TO
be excused from further service Oh the Com
mittee on Pensions, and the request was
granted.
At 1875 p. N. Mr.. Harris, having handed the
gavel over to Mr.. Gallinger, asked that the
Senate take up the consideration of the unfin-
ished business, the segniorage bill, as a vote
was to be taken at 2 o'clock on the motion of
Mr.. Allison to reconsider the vote by which the
bill was ordered to be read third time, and
possibly after that, OIL the motion Of Mr.. Man
dersOn, to commit the bill to the Finance Com
mittee.
Mr.. Teller characterized the debate on this
bill as having been most unfair, as it always
was on the part of the men who advocated the
gold standard. The statement so frequently
made of late that the country was in danger Of
being placed on silver basis he characterized