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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03
WHAT EAo AAarlEs ARE.
Each Quest sIust illustrate His Hobby an'
Tell Ahnut Ii.

NNNsh Aub AAH SSS
Tell About 1t.
l suppose you have heard about fad
parties, asks the New York Herald.
They are positively the latest dissipa-
tion of those who like to kill time.
The people who are invited to Il fad
party are expected to bring some Oh.
jcct which Representative pet fad. II
each must talk about that fad, tell the
reason of its existence and everything
of interest about it. | went to Il fad
party the other evening. There were
eight people, four men and four
women
1t was u droll sight. One man sat
gingcrly holding a scarfpin, another
hrandishcd IL Malay krecsc, still an
other ilourished n photograph of Il
Imou actress, and the fourth man
toycd with a dainty snuff box.
The first had Il mania for collecting
scarfpins. and described some of his
experiences in picking them up. lie
had travelled the world over, and many
of his stories yer hairlifting.
The mex man had II wonderful col
lection of weapons, and his talk upon
them was decidedly entertaining and
instructive.
Then the routh who has Il passion for
the nous actress, and who has three
hundred photographs of the lady. spoke
sadly of his hopeless infatuation. and
the man with the snuff box took us
back to the days of powdered heads
and rustiiug brocadeS.
The wonIsn's fads were quite as in
tcrcstinE. One exhibited a bit of rare
old china, and described the plate
and tCacnpS which line her drawing
room. telling many amusing stories OF
her experiences in fa~rmhouses and
dinEy little shops.
Another discourscd upon fans. llut-
tcriug meanwhile a priceless triilc of
lace and paint and huff.
The third b~rOught'Onc Of her scrap
books, and Il treasure house il proceed
tn be. For years She has been collect
ing pictures OF famous pcoplc-not pho
tographs. but prints, wood cuts. litI,o-
graphs and the like.
Perhaps the most amusing fad wa.
that of Il very clever and s,datr young
woman, who sat gravely listening t.
these various disclosures. holding i
huge japanese doll in her lap.
"Knowing!" said his owner. "Why
DihbuutZ knows more than the ave-
age human. Indeed. | am not all,
gcthcr sure he is q human. Loo
at his new kimino. made him a b.nr.
tiIul red silk one not long since a.
when | put il on him he gua.H,t
teeth and dartCd II look of rae al r,
He plainly did not like the color.
"Wcll. not long after. | cam
from a walk one day and pica..i
up from his nest of cushion. r#
divan. and what do you thin!:" =.
liimino WIGS rent in twain. slit f,r.
top to bottom in the back. Nrr
he was determined not to- waur "us
thing so unbccominF To his style" .
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03
Patriotic Salute In School.

Tho School Board has adopted a
manual of the Patriotic Salute for
Schools 10y George r. Balch. 1t is
not Il military salute but IA number
of short sentences spoken III concert,
accompanied with movements Of the
hands and body. rs signals are given
by the teacher on piano or bell. The
words or sentences TO be spoken are.
we give our hcudsand orr hearts to
our country! One country! One
language! One flag! The idea OF
this salute is to impress the little citi.
zens with loyalty to. respect and love
for this free country Of their birth or
adoption, rs well as its language and
it's flag. We will, in Il day or two,
publish the full manual. describing
the movements and signal.-RcnO
journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03
This Mna .rrnn f.nnrnun-

As I WINS walking along the street.
writes n correspondent, the other day.
saw II bright little fellow quietly
playing with his sister Presently u
much larger boy came up and shaking
his lists in the little fellows face
asked: "Ain't you afraid of mc?"
NO, SIR" was the quick rcply.
but can lick yc." continued the
big boy. thrcatcningly.
81 know that" returned The little
hero, rs he Strengthened proudly up
and looked the intruder squurcly in
the face. "hut I nin't nfrnid OF We, just
thr NnImn."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03
WILL HOLD 4,ooo,ooo voLu@E

The New Library I:UIldinE AT VssTiu..-
ton the Largest Known az It's 81 Il
In round numbers the natipu-l IL
brary OF the United States cul!ai.:
7O0,0 o bound volumes and .."
pamphlets. all of which are at Grv-vI.-
crowded int Il room in the capitol-g
room which was full fifteen years AGO
according to Kate Fields W~ushiu"ta:
Yet the accumulation has gone Oh Gu-
til there is barely room To walk ab.r;
III II library itself. while q dusrt
rooms elsewhere in the builliHm urg
filled with the overflow. With tn
need i'll plain sight ii took cOugrt..
several years to make up its mimi =.
erect a library building, but finally j.
April. 1856. it decided 40 do il. \ sit
was chosen on Capitol hill directly "n-
of the capitol itself, and S55O.GUD y"s
appropriated for its purchase. i'o~.
or HtlT buildings had to be rcmor..'
'''' "UtjonS could he made .
{ ill. 1t took 2.TGO fec CO.,.
"a feet high to incIosr iur
o. 3, was nearly four wear,
.' was built l.',,s. q. e.
... rii'iuw wp. . ..... r..r
it, tap. lGarC j. u ar.;.l DT tn.
ihrary-i'O feet long by 30 feet wide
1t III 600 square feet OF ground
and will bc 40 feet in height from the
ground to the top of the dome when
finished. That is. next to the capitol.
it will be largest cdiicc in Washington
and the largest library building in the
world.
When congress did decide to do thc
work it was pleased To- have il done
well. The utmost care was used in So
curing Il firm foundation. and the best
OF material has been put into the ST.
pcrstructurc. All the maicrinl i. of
home manufacture except the white
cnamclcd brick. When the contract
was made in tSSs no cnumclcd brick
were made in this country-ccrtainlv
not in sufficient quantities. Several
states are represented in the construc-
ton Of the library building. New
hampshire and Maryland furnish the
granite: the structural ironworIi cnmc
from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Indiana, the ordinary brick are made
within the District of Columbia and
the hoor tiling comes from Massachu.
sets and Vermont. The new library
building" declares Mr.. Spofford. ",viiI
suffice for $50 years TO cOrnc When
finished IL will hold 1000. 900 volumes
nearly 30 per cent. more than urc now
embraced in any library in the world"
In national libraries Franco nov. lends
the world. Hers contains a full mil.
lion more volumes than that of Great
britain, the next largest. Germany il
next in rank and Russia Is fourth. The
United states comes next in order.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03
The Southern Negro.

One OF the first question asked by
County Physician Wilder when the
body OF Dallas Stowe. the neg no. was
found hanging by n grapevine in the
woods near town was: "WhcrG's his
'jack?'" At this question the negro
audience fell back as II getting away
from Il bomb that was about To OK.
plode. "What do you mean by his
jackHT asked one OF the white men
present, sand WHY this commotionY-
"Wait and ] will show YOU said the
doctor. lie then felt in the pockets
OF the dead negro and brought out Il
tin box. He opened il and il WIS
found to contain n snultc's head. Il
scorpion, a piece of iron.a'rusty key. 81
bunch of witch's yarn and an ounce
Of salt. "rhis- said the doctor. "is
the jack. Eight out of ten negroes
carry them. With IL they conjurc
their enemies, throw Il spell over tlom,
and the average negro holds tho luck
in mortal dread. 70 show youtlIoir fear
OF it, inst offer any METRO here Il dol
lar TO pnt this box in his pocket"
Tho offer n made but no one touch.
cd IL. DIR. Wilder brought the box Co
tho city and tried the darkics on it.,
but not one Of them could bc Undue
cd to touch IL. The doctor hung this
jnck in his back yard, and says that
his turkeys. chickens and woodpilc
arc safe for this winter. Charlotte
rs. e. News.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03

EN:An Eastern man. travelling
over the country. says hc once came
Upon Il house on II crossroad and saw
nm old man, evidently 10 Mt least. sit.
ting i'll the door crying. lie asked
him what allied him andthc fellow said;
Dad just licked me for sassing grand.
fnlhOr.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03
S~ntlcy--,t. Clair

by 4 notice in another column il
will be seen that u quiet wedding
took place this forenoon at the resi-.
dencc Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Henderson
Green. The groom. Mr.. Edward Smi.
Icy, is q prominent young rapchcr of
Stnrr Valley aud the bride, Miss
Maud st. Clair. ia ono OF Ncyada's
f~asircst young ladies.
They start lifo with bright pros.
poets which the lNDEpESDpSr hopes
may nov DO dimmnd as they travel
through life.
After receiving the congratulations
Of Il large circle OF friends who wished
tlicm n long and happy voyage down
the strerm Of time, tho happy couple
left for San Francisco on No. ! Ia.
day TO spend their honeymoon.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03
state Land Office,
CASH RECEIPTS.

y novel and extremely interesting
experiment ia soon To bc tried in
Ohio. 1t is to extend the electric
railway tracks from cities and towns
into the surrounding country. and to
construct it in such Il. way that they
can he used for carriages and wagons
drawn hy horses.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03

a Frcnchman has invented ~,
electric mosquito bar which electro
cutcs the pest. but it is probaplc that
ono Of the oldest members Of the
Now Jersey tribe will dcvisc insulat,
cd fcclcrs for his lively constituents.
Chicago Times.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03

Ar the Georgia United states expert
'ncht station they have recently
proven that the dchorning Of cattle
docs not check milk production.
IfNLtNS grape culturists are nov
making Illuminating oil from CRANE
.c"d@' from which they gotta product Of
'rop ten to fifteen per cent. IL Is clear.
colCrIcss and inodorous. and burns
without smoke.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03

Tho Gazette says that the AgricuI.
tural Society held injecting yesterday
and decided to keep the Nevada cx.
hibjt at the Midwiutcr Fair open nm.
Ill the end Of the Fair. provided il is
closed 10y tho 9th of July.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03

Morris Williams and his wife 1T
Tacoma, Wnsh.. have been married
nineteen years and have fourteen
Children. all living, tic youngest be.
ing one year old During the past
ten years they have been divorced
three times aud as often roHarriWl.
Troy hnyc quarrol!cd gain aud Mrs.
Williams hus had hcr husband ar
rested FOR assault. She says she will
again procure Hdiyofcc. and declares
she will never rCmUrry him
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03

According to French divorce Stats.
tics the most unhappy period Of mar
riago is from the 9Th to tic tenth
years. After that the figures drop
very rapidly.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-06-03

DR.. PRICES Cream Baking Powder
APure Grape Cream Of Tartar Powder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
SPECIALS
Farms for Sale.

We offer for sale few choice farms
in the Red River Valley in the south
eastern part of North Dakota, at reas-
enable prices ana terms so easy as to
bring them within the reach of men
OF very moderate means. On the
crop payment plan only ten per cent.
cash is required. For the balance of
the purchase money the purchaser
delivers one-half the crop each year,
the proceeds to apply on purchase
money and interest, which is at the
rate of six per cent. A liberal dis
count is allowed on one-quarter. one
half or all cash purchases. Parties
desiring to see these lands will be
taken to them and their expenses will
be deducted in case of purchase.
Every one who wishes to leave the
neighborhoods of high priced farms
for the opportunities of cheap lands
in a newer country, would do well to
call on or address us and receive full
particulars.
MEYER-SHowALTER.
State Bank, Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
ELECTRIc-LIGHT PLANT.
CRY COUNCIL

A gentleman from Lake Mills has
been looking over the ground here hop
ing to be able to put in an electric light
plant. He is an electrical engineer and
has made calculations which show that
the scheme is entirely feasible. The
dynamos can be driven by water power
from Grant river, and the loss in trans
mission of the electric current will not
be more tEan ten per cent. If the city
will take sixteen arc lights. and the
citizens 500 incandescent lamps in their
homes, the plant will pay well. Besides,
as the power is constant, day and night,
if want ed. some power could be sold to
run small engines and motors for run
ming light machinery any where in the
city. One advantage we would have
over some cities using steam power to
generate the electricity, would be the
use, il necessary, of the lights all night.
and not until eleven or twelve o'clock
as is the case in many places. The arc
lights will be 1000 candle power and
placed over the centers of the steeets at
crossings in different parts of the town.
These lights would cost about $50 each
or $500 per year to light the city, or
about 5000 more than by the present
plan. The incandescent lamps will be
16 candle power, and will cost about
fifty cents per month for each lamp
With system of electric lights our city
would be one of the most attractive in
the state. What will be done about itP
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
Attention Horsemen!

w. L.McCord, II miles east of the
city of Lancaster. Wis, wishes to call
your attention to the fact that he will
sell on March 14th, 1894:-21 head of
well-bred horses, IA head out OF the q
either standardized or have standard
sire or dam, and two or more oil them
he is willing to guarantee can show
better than 2:30 speed. Among the list
is Black, Imported, Percheron Stall
lion, l Hambletonian Stallion and l
young, Mambrino Swigert Stallion, all
good size and good lockers. Also some
choice brood mares and colts of all
ages, and from such horses as Cedar
wood, Iviea, Chestnut Thorn and 9TH
ers, that must be sold regardless Of
price. DO not forget the date.
II W. w, l.. MCCoRD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
YOU HEAR ON THE STREETS

That it would be mighty nice to have
all the streets macadamized.
That an arc light was not used tc
light the ark.
That the Mozart Symphony Club was
rich treat in every number
That the bottom of The roads are no,
only out of signt but out of reach too.
That there should be four good street
crossings made, one at each corner OF
the court house square.
That vaccination is not so funny as il
sounds.
That the churches of the city were
never be,ofe in so good a condition.
That st. Patrick's Day comes on Sat-
urday this year.
That there's good money in hogs.
That we've never seen the Catskill
mountains, but we've seen them kill
mice.
That some person or persons would
do good thing for the city by building
some good houses to tent.
That the rocky roads to Dublin won't
be a circum stance to our country roads
if they freeze up.
That or health officers and eyery-
body else should keep a sharp watch,
and perhaps a stop.watch. on strangers
coming from places infested with small
pox.
That some of the fellows on the black.
list have been drunk lately.
That electric lights would make Lam
caster the prettiest city of its size in the
state.
That those jurymen who had to come
in by team Monday, were sadly out OF
luck.
That the shortest man named In the
Bible was not Ne-hi-miah.
That fresh eggs and cured ham make
q tempting breakfast.
That Boss Wall ought to have a good
presidential appointment.
That there is lots Of lick and stick to
Columbian stamp.
That we are glad school has com
menced again.
That this has been a quiet term OF
court, but lots of business has been fin.
lshod up.
That it is good time to examine seed
catalogues and select what seed you
want for the summer.
That you can buy all kinds of clover
seed at the depot
That we hope the Excelsior factory
will start up soon and not shut down
again for years.
That those special sales made by
our merchants We're splendid oppor-
tunites for buyers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Town and County News.

Oranges, Pears, Bananas, Lemons
cheap at Kern's,
Soldiers Grove, town Of about 500
inhabitants, over on the Kickapoo has
Electric lights.
Prairie du Chen has electric lights,
and Boscobel is beginning to look after
the same blessing.
The coffee furnished at the Mission
arv Teas is Chase & Sauborn's blend.
For sale by j. NATHAN & Son.
Mrs. w. w. Reid, of Homer. has been
in town for several days. caring for
Mrs. M. F. Smith during her sickness.
Mrs. Richard Hill, an aged and very
highly respected citizen of Montfort,
died last Sunday. The funeral occurred
at the village Tuesday afternoon.
Desirable city property for sale. New
house. six good rooms, good well. 105
by 120 feet of land well stocked with
small fruits of all kinds. A good bar
gain. Call at the Herald Office so If
Mr.. and Mrs. Smythe, who have
both been so very sick for long time,
with erysipilas, and the blood poison
ing are recovering slowly but per-
manentlv. This will be good news to
their many friends.
We have received through courtesy
of congressman Babcock, copy OF q
tariff speech that's business from start
to finish. There are not many republic
cans in congress. but those that are
there are sending hot shot into the DEM
ocratic ranks all along the line.
John Ryan, Esq, Of North Andover,
called on us Monday. His son Myron
has been very sick with typhoid fever,
but is now getting better. 1t took MIR.
RYAN about five hours to get from his
home to Lancaster, and he thinks the
roads are at THEN very worst. We
know he's right.
Judge Bretano, who presided at the
trial of Prendergast for the murder OF
Carter Harrison, sentenced the crimi-
nal to be hanged on Friday, March %.
AS this viii be Good Friday there will
in ali probability be an effort made 10
have Gov. Altgeld grant reprieve to
the l-urderer for one week. 1t is quite
evident that the Judge did not consult q
charch almanac before passing sentence
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
Farm for Sale.

240 acres of iirst-class prairie farm
land known as the C. M. jackson farm
on the old Potosi road, six miles south
of Lancaster, 175 acres under the pillow,
and the rest in pasture and timber
This farm is well watered. lays we'll
and is in a high state of cultivation. A
30x50 barn, good basement. regular
frame hay shed, 24x60 with cattle sheds
around it, and roomy dwelling house.
Well and Windmill at the barn and
cistern at the house. A good orchard
in bearing aud young orchard also.
Terms one-tbird down and balance on
time at six per cent. Apply to or ad.
dress, JOSEPH BAILIE,
4t Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
Ghnreh Column.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURog. Corner Madison
ana Cherry streets. p z. Mason, pastor. Ser
wees st 1880 a. n. and 1880 p. m. Sabbath
school al y IN. Prayer meeting Thursday AZ
$50 ,. m. Everybody is cordially welcomed
al every service
The Ladies' Society of the Congrega-
tiona! church, will meet on Friday after
noon with Mrs. Buchner.
Services at the Congregational church
Sunday, March 18th, 1894. The rain
storm of last Sunday prevented the
attendance of number of persons who
were to have been received into the
church. The reception will therefore
take place next Sunday morning. The
address will be on the subject of free
pews. A considerable number of
churches that have recently adopted the
tree-pew system have been written to.
and it will be matter of very great
interest to hear the reports which they
have given of their experience. :. is
most earnestly desired that ali those
who hold pews and all who have an in
terest in the welfare of the Congrega-
tional church, will be present. 1t is
hoped that, if it seems best to make the
change now, it will be done not only
willingly. but enthusiastically.
BAPTIST CHURcH.-Preaching services every
Sunday morning at 10: 80 and evening AT 2 al
sunday school Immediately after morning
serylce,-B- 7 p. o.. Sunday evening at 6.45
Mla-Week prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
f:OO O'CLOCK. T. G. ATTEBERRY, Pastor.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. b. IT Bensted
In charge Services every Sunday at O:SO A. NJ
and Z 80 p. NJ; Wednesday 10 A NJ and 4p NJ !:
Friday 10 A. NJ. and P. NJ. Sunday School at
300 P, NJ
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHuRcH. Corner Mon
roe ana Cherry streets. Rev H. ID. Smith, pastor,
Services 1880 a. m. and Z 80 p. m. Sunday Sab
bath school at 9.l5 a. m. Prayer meeting Thurs
day at $50 p. m, Epworth League at 80 Sunday
evening
By request, the sermon on Helpful
Amusements'' will be repeated in :he
M. Z. church next Sunday evening. A
full report of the state convention will
be given at the Epworth League on the
same evening
1here Wi De meeting IN the chap,
ell of the M. E. Church Friday evening.
March, 10th. at 7:3o for the purpose of
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of organ
izing Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton in this city. Every one interested
is most cordially invited to be present
and to give his opinion of the project.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Nj. E. church, will hold its
regular meeting on Wednesday after
noon, March 14th. at $500 clock sharp.
A special programme will be prepared
for the occasion, and all the ladies of
thecongregation as well as the members
of the society are earnestly invited to be
present. Tea served from five until
seven.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
Notice.

| am going to Montana again this
summer and before | go l want to
dispose ofmy present stock of buggies,
carriages, road wagons, carts. phae-
tons, landaus, &C., dc. l have now
Oh hand over 200 of the finest vehicles
OF all kinds ever in this part of the
state and you can buy at your
own price. Don't fail to give me a
call right away. He who comes first
will have the finest stock he ever saw
TO select from. JEHIEL HYDE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
CITY GUIDE.

LANcAsTERLoDGEA A. T. q A. M.meet first and
third Saturdayin eachmsnth at p. m. in their
Hall in the Showalter building.
GRANT CHAPTER. ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs. Reg
Mar convocation second and fourth Tuesday Of
each month at s. p. m. in their Hall in the
Shwoalter building.
STAR of the West Encampment No. 12 meet
the is and Sd Mondays in each month, at 1880
D. m. Odd Fellows Hall.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE l. OF Meets
every Wednesday at 7:tOp. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall Maple street.
Campof l. o. o. F. meets list and Sd Monday
in each month, at 1880 p. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall, Maple street.
Hoffnung Lodge, meets every Friday, at 1880
D. m. in Odd Fellows Hall, Maple Street.
FIDELITY LODGE A. o. U. W. Meet first and
third Mondays OF each month in Knapps
Block, at 7:S0p m.
SYLVAN CAMP, NJ. w. OF A. Meets list and Sd
Fridays Of each month in Baxter's Block al
7:50, p. m
Tom Cox PosT, No. 1872, G. A. r. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday nights OF eachmonth
in Baxter's Block.
The Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
meets at the Masonic Rooms the first and third
Monday evenings of each month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08

Mrs. G. A. Hammond, who formerly
stopped at j. Lothrop's, has changed
her place of residence to the west part
of Mrs. Alexander's residence in the
city-east of Gen. Calls residence.
Mrs. Hammond is an energetic lady
nurse with years of experience, and is
prepared to take responsible positions.
Those DESTROYS of first class nurse will
do we'll to give her q call. 46- 12w