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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07
WIS caused by the general business de-
Mrs. Grant at Her old Old
Home.
MAKES PLEASANT VISIT TO THE DENT
Farm, NEAR ST. LOUIS.


FARM, NEAR ST. LOUIS.
Mrs. Julia Dent Grant. the honored
widow of the late General L. 5. Grant.
who is at present the guest OF the peo-
pie of St. Louis. has just enjoyed the
pleasure of visit to her birth place and
former home, the old Dent farm, on
the Gravois road. near Sappington, in
Carondelet township, st. Louis county.
a stop of three hours was made, during
which Mrs Grant strolled about the
place, visiting the points of interest TO
her, every now and then stopping 10
remark particularly some familiar OBJ
iect or landmark that recalled memories
and scenes Of her childhood and of the
many happy days before the war when
she was the helpmate OF the unassuming
Captain Grant.
This beautiful farm, which was the
pride of the late General Grant, for the
reason that it was the birthplace Of bis
wife and sons, the scene of mis- marriage
and of his first struggle with the world
as a civilian, was swept away with the
rest of his fortune by the financial re-
verses that clouded his last days, and is
now the property of l.. H. Conn, who
has greatly improved the place, which
no has converted into an extensive
stock farm. The old Dent mansion and
other valuable land marks have been
carefully preserved in their original
state. fact which is highly appreciated
by Mrs. Grant.
Sire said to a reporter who accom-
panied the party on the re-
turn trip TO st. Louis, that she had been
delighted with her visit to her old home,
and while there had been many changes
and improvements made about the
farm and the neighborhood, still it was
the same old place that she once knew
and loved so we'll
Several years ago Edwin Joy, the
fouRder of the village Of Old Orchard,
purchased the old log cabin, which was
built by General Grant on the Dent
farm. shortly # CT ms marriage 10 IN
liza Dent and removed 1t to Old Or
chard for the purpose Of preserving it
as q relic.
Mr. Joy paid the large sum of $4,000
to Mr. Conn for the cabin to prevent il
from falling into the hands of a number
of spectators who we're making efforts
to secure it at one time for the alleged
purpose of exhibiting it at the world s
fair. Since Mrs. Grants arrival in St.
Louis movement has been started
among the women of Old Orchard to
give reception in her honor before
her departure for the East, in order to
give her an opportunity to visit and in
spect the cabin Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07
TESTIMONIALS.

GALENA, H., May 5. 1855
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ing that the glasses furnished by you for my wife
and myself are all that can be desired. Your skill
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of your glass is superior TO any Il has been my
fortune to procure. Wishing you every success in
your business, / remain yours truly,
EDWARD d. hITrOE. NJ. d.
Chief Surgeon, Gen Grants staff.
GALESA, H., May Is, 1855.
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yoa have dOne Many thanks.
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Chief OF stat, Gen Grant
FREEPcRr, H.. June - 1855.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07

CHARLESTON News End Courier
(Dem. says that for hundred years
the country has not been so unfortu-
nately represented at Washington as it
is by the present Congress; by so many
demagogues and tricksters; by so many
SINISTER statesmen" who have had SO
great concern fer private and personal
ends aud so little regard for political
promises and party pledges. Doesn't
he hit things about rightP
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07
WATTERsoN

HENRY WATTERsoN is said 10
have remarked 10 his friends that
if he had dog that would not bark at
the pending tariff bill be would Kill the
animal at once ''Htnry had better
look out" The cuckoos will be read
ing him out of tue party" Ttey
have not Vet forgiven him for that
prophecy o. 1.-The slaughter house" and
1.-THE open grave"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07

GALESA, H., May IL, 1855.
Prof. Strassman-Dsar Sir: 1t gives me pleas
ure to state that the patients have referred TO
you have expressed themselves as perfectly salts
1ed with the services you have rendered them.
and also after a careful examination of your cor
recting Instruments and stock feel no hesitation
in reconneu ing 70 your care patients suffering
from any defect of vision which can be renedied
by lenses lie -pectfully yours.
HENRY +. GODFREY. NJ D.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07
CnAs. J.. HARPER, EDITOR AND PRoP'R-

WHEN n democratic convention points
to Thirty years Of Republican rule and
one year of the misrule of Grover Cleve-
land,n people begin to ask, "Where
are we at?'' But it tells the story con-
cisely. Let the people look at it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07

ARE YOU MADE miserable by In
digestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss
Of Appetite, Yellow Skin? ShilOh's
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07
CI.INron- Mls - 3 !.

Prof. Strassnan. now at the Tylor House frr
nished myself and wife with Eyeglasses which
gave excel eat satisfaction. my wife seeing a. well
as she ever a.d. My eyes have been severely
taxed by using glasses not suitable. are rapidiv
improving under the treatment and with the use
of the g'asses furnished by him believe all Who
need glasses Wiz 90 well TO give him a trial.
NIB SrUBBERT. Pastor OF Baptist church
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07

HENRY WATTERsoN, Editor of the
Louisville Courier journal, the leading
paper of the south, outside of New
Orleans. and one Of the very ablest ed
itors in the country, says OF the Wilson
bill: "svhat do | think of the Wilson
biu2 via. / shot my towing piece at
the Wil,oa bill the Sth Of last January
and then took to the woods. Since
then the Wilson bill Ia. been doing
some wandering ia the wilderness ii.
self To speak accur itely, there Is no
such bill as the Wilson bill. There
was measure that went by that name
when it came out Of the ways and
means committee. But it lost both of
its eyes and had its nose broken in the
house, and since it has gone to the Sem
ate its Disagreement has continued TO
the degree that its author would not
recognize it should he meet it at mid.
day in the rotunda of the capital. No
sir; it's a munstrosiiy undergoing the
process Of incubation. which is so base
that if had half-educated democratic
dog mean enough to wag his tail for it
| would have him taken out and shot y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07
Over 10000 People in the United State
Enjoy his ga, which unquestionable skill
maushp All optical defects without single
REFERENCES .

Mrs. l. Tan, Rev
LzheH P
T. la ins II j .Youmo
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07

Ex.CoNGREssMAN Tom Watson OF
Georgia. who became somewhat famous
by losing his place while making speech
and pleadingly asking the speaker OF
the house. Where was / at?", has re-
Gently SAID in regard to the present I'M
happy situation of the country, Two
years ago wa were fed on the ambrosia
of democratic expectations, today we
are gnawing the corn cobs OF demo
cratic reality.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-06-07
Report of Finance Committee
on Decoration.

Cash on hand from 1898 : 20 20
Amt collected by Subscription IS IS
The Washington times., 1894-04-26
COURT RECORD.

EQUITY COURT. No /, Justice Cox-In re Richard
Somers, Mary A. Dom, Elizabeth Kelly, Mary
Queen, Maud b. Lusby, Lillian X. Jarbet. Mary
Jenkins, Hindei Kaplnn; inquisition in lunacy
confirmed. Dana vs. Kimbail, payment of fund
in registry of court ordered. Dodge vs.. Dodge;
auditors report confirmed. Everett vs.. Everett;
commission to get infants answer ordered to
issue. Provident Life Association Va Young; sale
decreed; W. X Martin and W. b. Todd trustees
to SELL Walter vs. Beiber; sale decreed; j. IL.
Gordon and John Redout trustees to sell
Townsend VS.. Sill; appearance of absent defend
ant ordered. Korison vs. Hertford; John Redout
appointed trustee
EQUITY, COURT, No. ., Justice Hagner-Howlett
va Brown et al: Chaplin Brown appointed trustee
to execute trust
CIRCUIT COURT, No. /, Justice Bradley-Penn-
and Smiley; order of publication. Pennsylvania
Anthracite Coal Company G. Strauss and
Company; rule on defendant to plead in ten
days. Fletcher VS.. Shepinor; death of plaintiff
suggested and suit abated. German VS.. Rup-
pert; death of plaintiff suggested s T. Love vs.
National Metropolitan Bank; verdict for defend
ant W. f. Dumer VS. G. W. Dunn; Judgment by
default McGill vs.. Elliott; stricken from calen-
fendant called and Judgment for plaintiff c. j.
Spielberger vs. A. A Wilson; stricken from cal
endar.
CIRCUIT COURT, No @ Chief Justice Bingham
Hickey VS.. w. & G. 7. r. r. Co.; jury respited
until 10 a. m, to-day. Wilson VS.. District of
Columbia; death of plaintiff suggested and cause
continued
CRIMINAL COURT No. l, Justice McComas-
In re Estate of Christopher Waters jury that
was respited: verdict sustaining will
CRIMINAL COURT, No. ,, Justice Cole-United
States vs. William CBrter. petit larceny, second
offence: motion for new trial Withdrawn; defend
ant sentenced 10 one year and one day, with
labor, at Albany; warrant OF removal issued.
United States vs. Augustus jenkins and Freder-
lex Hawkins, murder; jury sworn and respited
in custoday.
The Washington times., 1894-04-26

Among my papers is queer collection OF
data which have accumulated in my travels
From the st. Petersburg police / obtained
series of photographs of the palms of mur-
dcrvs hands, another OF their mouths and
one OF their faces. These included several
hundreds OF specimens. and had had com
posite photographs made OF them. which
showed the average physioSnomy OF the blood
spiler.
1 had also gathered few specimens Of the
ewes OF murderers. which l considered would
some day prove more serviceable than any
thing else I poss, ssei in the detection OF
crime in connection. perhaps, with the spec
troscope.
There has been 4 theory held that the
thoughts which emanate from the mind are
identified with the different 'colors. and it has
been proved from the work of ancient potters
and others that color sight is sense which
has developed enormously in the human be-
ing during the past few centuries.
The MULTIPLICATION OF new shades is now so
infinite that special training is necessary in
order to be able to differentiate them accord
ingiy.
1t has always occurred to me that colors
have great connectio with ideas For in
stance, we Immediately connect white with
purity, blue with truth and immensity, and
red with destructiveness. Fire is red. The
color Of the blood is not known until it is
spilled. when it is seen to be red. The bios
som of the poppy, from which opium, the
greut destroyer of consciousness and moral
strength comes, is rod. The scarlet woman
OF the Bible takes her color from her infa-
nous character. and should not be surprised
if guilt could be photographed and analyzed
by the spectroscope to find red also.
But these are only theories like my theory
Of automatic writing.
l believe that some day all we shall have to
do to determine persons guilt or innocence
will be to put the suspect in a cell, clap an
electric apparatus on. and administer dose
of ether to remove the controlling power Of
the upper brain, SO that by fastening the
fingers to something like the transmitting
pencil of a telautograph the prisoner will
write out his or her own death warrant or
acquittal, as the case may be. OF course,
lawyers, judges, and detectives would not
want to see this accomplished, but consider
that an excellent way to dispose Of persons
suspected of murder a nd condemned on CIR
cumstantial evidence would be to hand them
over to a board of psychological experts for
purposes of experiment.
However. In the present case had none
of these facilities by which to discover Le-
febry's secret, and had simply to be satisfied
The Washington times., 1894-04-26
AGAINST THE FEE system.
Democrats and Republicans Believe IN
SaIaricd Payments.


The House devoted the day yesterday to
the consideration of the consular and diplo-
matte appropriation bill, but progress was
slow. Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, was vigilant
and aggressive in criticising any change made
in the bill, insisting on an explanation in
cases of increased salaries and offering
amendments to reduce appropriations
wherever opportunity afforded. None of his
amendments prevailed, however.
The feature of the day was the attempt,
through an amendment offered by Mr.. Hep
burn (Republiean, Iowa), to cut off all un-
official fees of consuls Of the first, second,
and third classes. A very spirited debate was
precipitated, charges of wholesale abuses in
the consular service were made and some
partisan rancor was developed.
1t was generally admitted on both sides OF
the House that there should be some reform
in the fee system which obtains in the con-
sular service. but the Democrats contended
that to cut off these fees withouI due consid-
GRAFTON by placing a rider on an appropriation
bill would be u blow in the dark and might
do more harm than good. The amendment
was lost by practically u strict party vote.
The Washington times., 1894-04-26

with ruse in order to extort from him. il
possible. u confession of murder.
For my investigation had one tremendous
advantage. Lefebry did not know that his
identity was suspected by me. This gave me
a chance to make observations which | could
not otherwise have made: since the moment
n person is under espionage Il certain secretive-
ness. which is the self-proiecting instinct OF
all animals, enables him to cloak even his
feelings from observation.
In fact. unless there is absolute proof that
person commits a crime. no attempt should
be macc to accuse. us the only means by
which it wouid be possible TO positively deter
mine his guilt or innocence is Immediately
closed mp by this clamlike propensity. TO
suspect is not only to put person on his
guard but also to produce strong feeling
against permitting the facts to be learned.
that arises out of sheer contrarness OF spirit.
This is proved by the fact that not one
in 100 persons executed for murder fail to
assert their innocence to the last moment.
To this end the defending of prisoners by
various strategems on the part of lawyers
conduces very strongly. On the same prin-
ciple person who has told a lie. even when
needIessly and uselessly, will tell 100 more in
order to preserve the impression that he did
not lie in the first instance
The fact OF the matter is that crime is dis
ease. and some day instead of dragging sus-
pected persons of to prison, we shall send for
an ambulance and send them to the nearest
asylum. or else they will be shadowed by psy-
Geological experts. something in the manner
that treated Lefebry.
From the moment that first came in con-
tact with the Frenchman 1 made it point to
act in every way as if 1 knew nothing and
suspected nothing concerning him. This was
indispensable. 1t was impossible for me to
use the more subtle and imperceptible pro-
cesses by which psychological adept might
lay bare the secret workings of the conscious
ness. and accordingly had to experiment
with one which was confined strictly to the
domain OF practical physics.
have also found that a conscience can be
worked upon by fear more than by any other
MEANS thief will Immediately commence
to feel uneasy if an officer OF the police is
anywhere near nim.
The consciousness Of every criminal action
ever committed by person Is omnipresent,
though not always realized.
There are certain conditions which quicken
that consciousness into such activity that the
mind of the criminal becomes terrorized by it.
The probability of discovery is the strongest
condition to stimulate such feeling.
Now what proposed to do was to make q
The Washington times., 1894-04-26

I replied carelessly that had never thought
much about the subject, but it seemed posi-
bic that if stars. which were not visible to the
naked eye. could be photographed. as they
had been, spirits might also be caught by the
camera. also remarked that 1 didn't care a
rap whethey they could or not, and I heard
Lefebry utter distinct sigh; then I laughed
the matter off. as if aimlessly.
Lefebry was now in a fitting condition for
my crowning experiment. He was getting
into state OF complete nervous collapse
owing to the effects of my statement, and yet
he had not. l know. any cause to suspect that
was working for any purpose.
There was an entertainment called Pep
per's Ghost in London. II is an Illusion
caused by refraction. a number of mirrors be-
ing SO arranged that the figure of person is
thrown ON the stage, and the audience is de-
lighted by seeing the operator walk through
the figure, which is only reflection Of the
person between the mirrors, but which looks
like the reality. 1t was Peppers Ghost
which gave me the idea for the experiment I
was about to make with Lefebry. Ihad made
up an exact duplicate of the murdered
woman. and had arranged n sliding panel
into Leiebry's room through which to throw
the reflection of the figure, trusting to the ter
rorized condition of Lefebry to replace the
panel without his observing it.
In chest. which was securely locked and
from the Interior Oh WHICH uau IN several
places cut the wood away, leaving only thin
coating of linen, which had been well per-
forated, had placed phonograph, to which
1 had fixed a wire. carried through into the
other room, by means of which could set it
going at the necessary moment.
After Lefebry had returned to bed one
night brought out my apparatus. which had
been constructed on the style of that used by
Pepper, and by appointment q young woman,
whom l selected out of about 10,OOO pho
tographer's negatives that l had examined
and had previously fixed so as to exactly re-
semble the girl whom Lefebry had killed, was
noiselessly admitted to the room. At given
moment the figure was focused over the
trunk containing the phonograph, and cur
tain which hung in front of the panel was
moved back. A hideous noise was then
emitted from the phonograph, sufficient to
awaken Lefebry, which ceased as soon as he
rubbed bis eyes and gave faint scream.
"For Gods sake. Marie, go away" sud-
denly heard Lefebry beseeching, and then
released the phonograph again so that the
instrument replied: Il shall haunt you until
you have confessed that you murdered me-
go away, go away; will tell the police
everything tomorrow. You know / did not
The Washington times., 1894-04-26
NOTES FROM SENATE AND HOUSE.

Senator Cockrell was absent from the Senate
yesterday on account of slight illness
Mr. Bland will endeavor TO secure vote in
committee on his free silver bill next Thursday.
Representative Storer OF Ohio, yesterday in
troduced bill embodying a civil service system
for the state department and for the diplomatic
and consular service.
Commissioner Seymour has submitted a recon-
mendation TO the House Committee on Patents
to increase from Sl5 TO Si1 the fee OF filing or1g
nal applications, except in design cases.
A bill TO remit the penalties on the gunboats
Concord and Bennington was fayorab!y reported
from the Committee on Naval Affairs by Senator
Blackburn yesterday and placed on the calendar.
Representative Boen's resolution to allow
Coxey's army the use of government reserva-
tions and United States army tents was referred
TO the Military Committee, where it is likely TO
remain.
introduced a bill TO protect free labor from the
injurious effects of convict labor by combining the
sale of the products of the latter class of labor TO
the state where produced.
Representative Boatner, chairman of the Jen-
kins anti-strike investigating committee, has
about completed his report on the investigation,
but it will not be presented 20 the Judiciary
Committee or made public before tomorrow
Senator PETER yesterday introduced another
bill TO provide work for the unemployed in the
District of Columbia, providing for the improve
ment of public grounds of Washington by laying
out and making walks and wagonways,and by the
opening up OF highways wherever needed in the
District, and for the improvement of those al
ready provided.
The House Commerce Committee to-day recon-
sidered its vote authorizing a subcommittee TO
frame n resolution looking to the reopening of
negotiations with Costa Rica and Nicaragua for
the cession of land for the construction of the
Nicaraguan canal The further consideration of
the matter therefore for the present will be left
to the full committee.
Secretary Carlisle yesterday sent 10 the Sem
ate u communication from the third Auditor of
the Treasury suggesting a specific appropria-
ton for investigating claims for the reimburse
ment of the expenses incurred in the last sick
ness and burial of deceased pensioners; hereto
fcre the investigation of these claims has been
made by the Secretary of the Treasury, but the
auditor expresses tn. opinion that the work can
be more efficiently done by experts in his Office.
The Washington times., 1894-04-26
THE
THE
Warren Shoe House
GEO. w. RICH,
010 F STREET..
Th6 GUilf T6Sf,

1t was at the time of my return from India,
remarked Carlton Rhodes, the famous detec-
tive, that 1 settled in London for few
months in order TO carry out a study which
was then engaged upon that would help me
in my business of solving criminal mysteries
took a room in Fitzroy street, which, as you
know, is situated in the foreign quarter. lying
between Tottenham Court road and Oxford
street. A Frenchman named Lerocq kept
cigar store nj the end of the cul de sac beyond
where Rathbone place comes to Fitzroy street.
whose place frequented n good deal. The
neighborhood swarms with artists, and had
led him to suppose that belonged to the
palette guild, because anyone in my business,
as you know. is always looked upon askance
by strangers. One night 1 met a person in
the cigar store who interested Inc consider
ably. He was Frenchman, and as L spoke
French easily he felt at home with me and we
had quite a conversation. We talked OF a
number of things, and when he finally left
the keeper of the cigar store whispered to me:
That's Lefebry."
'Lefebry?"
or course knew who he meant instantly.
"A fellow countryman of ours, he said, by
way OF explanation; ''blood's thicker than
Nditi- iOu ult TtuCtIlstu. dEcu
nodded my head. but did not answer, pre-
ferring not TO forswear my own country-a
Sin which no one should unnecessarily COM
init.
"Lefebry." the name sounded like music to
my ear. l felt particularly under the infiu-
ence of an intoxicant. My heart quickened
and sent the blood humping to my brain
cells.
Lefebry was the man for whom the London
police had been searching for weeks, in the
belief that he had murdered woman over in
the eastern district.
Ny silence caused the cigarmaker to look
anxious.
..You wouldn't attempt to do him any harm,
would you?' he asked me, earnestly, in
French.
Harm" answered, almost too dazed by
the information to make more than q
mechanical answer.
'Oh, certainly not: I'd rather do him good.
If that were possible" added promptlyob-
serving his alarm.