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The herald., 1894-09-17
MAxIM'S FLYING MACHINE.
An Otherwise Successful Trial Spoiled by
Surplus OF Lifting Power.

An Otherwise Successful Trial Spoiled by a
Surplus OF Lifting Power.
Hiram Maxim's flying machine has
gained considerable notoriety the past
week. On Tuesday theinvcntor, with two
assistants, in machine weighing s, 900
pounds, succeeded in flying 500 yards.
The experiment. ended in an accident
because the machine insisted on flying
higher than Maxim wished. 1t started
along the track, but broke loose from
the check rail, which was intended to
hold it within few inches of the
ground, and when the engineer shut off
steam it dropped on the turf.
The machine, with its four side sails
and "aeroplanes" set, is 100 feet wide
and looks like q hugo white bird with
four wings instead of two 1t is pro
polled by two large two bladed screws
resembling the propellers OF a Shin.
These screws arc driven by two engines
which, i'll proportion to their weight,
are the most powerful ever lnado. They
develop one horsepower for every two
ponds Of their weight. The boiler is
Of novel design. 1t consists of many
tiny tubes through which is forced
circulation of water
On Tuesday Maxim started with q
pressure Of $40 pounds, which had risen
to $40 when he had trayersed 500 yards
These 500 yards were run at the rate OF
As miles an hour, the propellers making
500 revolutions per minute. Tho fuei
used is gasoline The weight Of the ma
chine is 5000 pounds, and tho engines
We're giving q lifting power of 10. 0Ge.
There was, therefore, u surplus floata-
tory power Of 2, 900 pounds 1t was, of
course, this surplus lifting power that
did the mischief by throwing on the
controlling axlos a strain they had net
been designed to bear London Letter.
The herald., 1894-09-17
Growing Rubber Trees.

From time to time articles are print
ed in the daily and other press discours-
ing upon the advantage to be gained in
the cultivation Of india rubber. One adj
vantage would be in the respect that the
rubber tree does not grow in orchards or
groves, but generally isolated, some
times not more than four or five being
within the distance of a mile. 1t is
urged that if they could be cultivated
in groups the labor could be more adj
vantageously handled. Rubber growing
requires hot, moist climate and the
trees cannot be grown elsewhere. The
annual rainfall on the Amazon is about
140 inches against one.quarter of that
amount in the United States. 1t rains.
as a rule, every day. TIE temperature
seldom falls below rs, it's usual height
being about co. 1t is the ideal climate
for growing rubber, which is SO plenty
that hardly any set of capitalists would
undertake to plant trees and watch them
10 years before they receive the first
fruits of their enterprise. Hardware.
The herald., 1894-09-17
Testing q Horses Wind.

While talking about horses the other
day an old farmer said; well, I'm a
pretty good judge Of horses and can al
ways tell whether a horse is short wind
ed or not
Before ! buy horse, he contin-
ued, II just borrow it for about an hour
or so, and then get out on some lonely
road and see what kind of stuff he is
made Of
'I first let him choose his own gait
for q couple Of mile posts and finally
give him plenty of rein, making him go
for all he is worth. All tho time i just
keep my eye ON his launches, and If ]
see any rotary motion there it's sign
he's thick winded, and Of course every
ono knows that Kind amt much good.
philadelphia Call.
The herald., 1894-09-17
ANTIQUITY OF FISHING.
How the Fair Cleopatra Fooled Antony
with Salt Fish.


How the Fair Cleopatra Fooled Antony
with Salt Fish.
The art of angling no doubt had its
origin in man S necessities. The earliest
record of mankind makes reference to
the taking of fish for food. There arc
FREQUENT illusions to it in the Blblo.
Job, in the Oldest book of all, says:
"Canst thou draw out a leviathan with
a hook, or his tongue with a cord which
thou lcttest down? Canst thou put a
hook in his nose?'' Homer, in the
sIliad, - speaks Of fishing in these lines.
As bearing death in the faliacious bait,
From the bent angle sinks the leaden weight.
And it is recorded in the Odyssey:
AS when the angler. his long rod in hand,
On a projecting rock assumes his stand,
Casts to the fiery fry the baited snare,
Then fings the wriggling captives in the air
The Romans, Greeks and other races
Of early days around the Mediterranean
practiced the art of angling. Plutarci
tells of prank played by the fair Egyp
tian. CLEOPATRA, while out fishing with
Antony, "They wagered on their an
Cling, and her divers did hang salt flsi
on his hook, which he with fcrvor drew
up"
The ruined walls Of Herculaneum ant
Pompeii abound in freecoes OF fisher
men. All along the track of history or
found traces of this gentle recreation
showing the gradual Improvement froI
the hook Of bone and rude equipment
the cave man to the elegant accessorie
and belongings Of the modern angler. =
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The herald., 1894-09-17

woman he could, by persistent shaving,
have raised the beard, and DR.. Frsker's
was in no eense luxuriant one. Frazer
had an exceedingly nervous tempera-
mont and was easily startled. Ii is re-
lated that once on seeing mouse run
across the floor he shrieked in woman'
own way. He was quite expert at doing
fancy needle work. and seemed to ENJOY
the general wonderment this accom-
plishment occasioned. Alter his dissp-
pearance large amount OF fancy work
was found among his effects. he cared
little for the society OF women, always
counting that OF young men.
The herald., 1894-09-17
GET RID OF IT

if Won have Catarrh. Don't merely
relieve it for time with poisonous,
irritating snuffs and strong caustie
solutions. While you seem to bs
getting help, you may be getting
harm. Stopped in this way, its
usually only driven to the lungn
You're worse off than ever.
But you can get rid Of it COM
pletely, with DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. That's been proved over
and over again, in thousands OF the
most hopeless cases. By its mild,
soothing, cleansing and healing prop.
critics. Catarrh in the Head and all
Catarrhal affections are perfectly
and permanently cured.
Some physicians will tell You that
Catarrh can't be cured. They mean
that they can't cure it. DR.. Sages
Catarrh Remedy can.
And to prove that they believe
it, the proprietors of this medicine
will pay $500 for an incurable case
of Catarrh.
They don't see one often, ous
they'll pay the money when they
| do.
The herald., 1894-09-17
law beinp bright child beloved

fellow being bright child beloved
by all. CO. s
The ladies OF the South Side Sunday
School mission give a concert and social
at G. A. r. hall Monday evening. Iney
will be assisted by the following artiets :
Miss Edna Bicknell, Miss Maud Reese,
Mrs. Davis and Messrs. Hathaway, Man
ming and Baird.
Henry P. Wilson Of Los Angeles spent
the day at the beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Davis are expecteu
to return Monday.
The St. James has become noted as q
place for bridal couples on their money
moon.
The Lemoa art sale on Saturday even
ing at the North Beach bath house was
literally attended. although the pricei
were not what the pictures deserved.
The herald., 1894-09-17

At the First M. E. church Rev. OiSrk
Crawford took for his morning text ing
Christian Vision and in the evening
What Christianity Does for us. Ine,e
was large attendance at esch ser'i0''
NOTES.
Rev. Harris OF the Baptist cnurcn
still continues vsrv low.
Miss Grace Smith OF Los Angeles Vis-
tied friends here today. She leaves lol
tns east to attend college in few days.
In mentioning the Universalist con
cert on Tuesday evening credit Tor Sc.
lection should have been given 70 'he
Pasadena Mandolin and Guitar CLUB.
Mr.. r. v. Hardwick and family o.
Millard are. enjoying an outing az oan''
Monica today.
The council meets in regular session
,omorrow afternoon. Considerable bust
ness of Importance 10 booked "
come up.
The herald., 1894-09-17
Tho Iconoo1nsln of slnng.

Teacher--Johnnic didn't hear you
talking awhile ago with some other
boys about Gee Wash?
Johnnie--Y Yes'nl.
Teachor--Well, wish you would tell
me who Geo Wash is.
Johnnie (surprisod)--Don't you know
who ho is?
Teacher---I think I never heard of
him before.
Johnnie--Gosh W'h c. Wash. is
George Washington, the papa of his
country first in------
Tcacher--Oh--ah---yes, but l thought
Mt first it was Chinese lanndrymau.
Detroit FREQ Press
The herald., 1894-09-17
Huc4yrp,. Arnica a.,ve.

Tho best sslvc IN the worli for cuts. bruises
sores, ulcers, sAitrheum, feref hofAs, ttater
chaDped hauds, GhilDlain-, eorns and al skin
ernptjons, and positively eilrss niles ar no pn =
reod'sei ltls gu .sl;,tned {, Aivs pc9it.rt e.,is
isiaCton or muaey refund q. Price. rs cent
pe uox. f t'r sale by c. r. Heinzsmaa, 222 N
y Ain sIfaSt.
The herald., 1894-09-17
A. M. Railev. a we'll known

A. M. Bailey, o we'll known citizen OF
Eugene, Ore. says his wiie has for years
been troubled with chronic diarrhea and
used many remedies with little relief
until she tried Chsmhsrlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which has
cnred her sound and we'll. Give it trial
and you will ha surpriaed at the prompt
relief it affords rs and so cent hottles
for sale by OF & Vaughn, Fourth and
sn-ing ard G. f. H,irzsman, 2o2 North
Main. druggists,
The herald., 1894-09-17

Wall paper hung, loe roll; s,s ). ssr.us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
Cassville.

The steam-shovel has arrived, and is
busy loading gravel at the pit below
town. This is something new for Cass
vile, and draws the attention OF many
who 90 down to see II work. IL takes
four to six shovel fulls to load car,
in three or focr minutes. The gravel
is being distributed sixteen miles below
here.
Our lumber firm, Kleinpell Bros, are
determ n, to have good supply OF
lumber on hand. in spite of the low
water in the fall, which prevented their
getting logs to saw. and have pur-
chased seven car loads OF lumber from
the north. and are now running their
planer and getting it ready for market
Last Thursday morning large mum.
Der OF friends gathered at the Catholic
church. TO witness the marriage of Miss
Lena Ortschied and Charles Starr, Rev
Father Rossbach officiating. They re-
turned 70 the brides home. where a
bountiful feast was served. The after
noon and evening were passed with
songs and instrumental music. the young
people taking tho night train for La
Crosse. their future home
DIR. Hambi'Zer of British Hollow and
Miss Anna Dietrich of our village. were
married last week
The Firemens' Dance last week, was
indeed success. A hundred numbers
were sold, aud all seemed to enjoy the
night.
Tie Baptist and Methodist churches
will each give a Christmas entertain
meut
Every body seems TO be in favor of
the electro light plant in Cassville.
Nearly enough lights have been sold to
secure having plant. We will give
more light on this subject next time.
The river here is full of hoating ice,
making it quite difficult to cross. Our
brave mail-carrier has not lost q trip
yet. and generally "makes the rifle if
anyone can,
MIR. Davidson from Pla'teville aud
Il. Rockefeller of this place, we're en-
gagged TO repair MIR. Beebe's telegraph
line, last week. U. N. o.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
The News Condensed.

Klaus Severine and Antoine Gustav.
son, of Ashland, were badly wounded
by an explosion of dynamite while
digging well.
Gully Ferguson, the colored light
weight pugilist, was married at Beloit
TO Miss Gertie n, Lawson, of Belvi-
dere. Ill
A post of the Travellers Protective
association was formed at Eau Claire,
with William Rowe, of Eau Claire, as
president.
Seth Arnold, of Larimore, S D., and
Nettie Negbauer, of New Haven,
Conn. met in Milwaukee and were
married They were lovers several
years ago, and met Gy appointment,
each coming half the distance.
The state conference of charities and
reforms has asked the state to provide
home for predetermined children, OF
whom there are said to be 5000 in
Wisconsin needing state care.
Salmon Brothers roller mill at Be
lott was burned to the ground by a
fire of mysterious origin. The loss
was SS5, 900.
Henry Weideking. a farmer near La
Crosse, committed suicide by strang-
ling because he could not agree with
his wife.
Patrick Lynch, father of Congress-
man Lynch, died at Amigo and was
buried at Chiffon.
Wilhelmina Jarchow, Polish girl.
aged 10, was arrested at Manitowoc
for stealing from Mrs William
Schneider some clothing and a wed.
ding present of SI20.
William Il. Jackson, a farmer hear
Mineral Point was sentenced to the
penitentiary for three years for an
assault on Mildred Daniels.
A company is being formed in Chi
eago To build new railroad from Du
luth, Mimi. TO some point on the lake
shore south of Kewaunee.
William Jennings, charged with hav
ing attempted 10 wreck Wisconsin
Central train August 4, was sentenced
by Judge Webb at Stevens Point TO five
years at Waupun.
In the suit Of the city OF Janesvill,
| 70 have franchise Of the GAINESVILLE
Water company revoked, Judge Ben
nett appointed G. w. Sutherland re
ceiver of the company.
Fire in the machine shops Of tn,
Novelty iron works at Ashland caused
a loss of SIS, 600.
William Harrington, a well-knowI
western football and theatrical man
ager, died in Milwaukee, aged So years
The annual report Of the Wisconsin
labor commission shows that the aver
age wages paid per hour 20 the build
ing trades OF Milwaukee is 29.6 cents.
August Seeaas, aged l6, while walk
ing on the ice on the river at Mantle
voc, broke through and was drowned
Burglars broke into the depot q
Cashton aud robbed the safe Of 81, 20
consigned 10 cattle buyer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06

Mr.. Brearey is canvassing and TAX
ing orders for two kinds of pictures.
He makes photographs Of our churches
and courthouse and residences, which
are nice souvenirs for those who are in
terestcd in Lancaster. Also from a
photograph furnished to him, be makes
fine looking copy called crystal work,
in which the neutral color of hair, COM
plexion and dress is obtained and they
never fade or blister with age. Prices
reasonable. Orders may be left at
Kern's bakery. 1w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
The Johnson-webb Trisl.

We have seen in the PlattevilIe
Witness and two Galena Gazettes, the
same communication signed by NJ F.
at Evansville, complaining of the i'm
pressions given bY the Herald's report
of the camp meeting trial. We regret
that any body should try to lay the
blame of the impressions created by
the evidence as Il was given upon the
Herald's reporter. Many who heard
the trial have expressed the opinion
that the report was well made, and we
would not fear to compare our notes
with the Court reporters book.
Many extra copies of the Herald have
been called for on account of the re
Dort. But Evansville is the home of
r ". Webb and We are not surprised at
the letter Much more of tine trial
could have been reported from our
notes of the evidence as it was given,
but it would not have helped to make
any be ter impressions or to lift those
free methodists out of the odIum in
which they have clouded themselves.
Wher people come up in a public trial.
they may expect to be reported in their
own words whether they try to defend
themselves W buo OtIlptuio VI HOt.
The letter says that the jury could not
have found the evidence so unmistsk-
ably plain or it would not have taKer
them five hours to give verdict. But
since upon the first forr Il ballot, the
jury decided for plaintiff their pro-
longed deliberations were upon amount
of damages. 1t is not so great pity
that few persons should suffer dis
grace or punishment as that all in
telligent people should be compelled to
admit that such proceedings, 30 far as
known, are an injury to the progress
of all christian churches.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
Potosi.

The Thanksgiving Dance in Potosi
was well attended. and was q decided
success.
Doctor Hambitzer Of British Hollow
and Anna Dietrich of Cassville, were
married last Wednesday at Cassville.
Lincoln hounsell. the Cuba City har.
ness. maker, spent Thanksgiving with
friends here, stopping for the dance
and returning home Friday. We were
all pleased 10 see him.
A little son arrived at the home OF
VIM. Powell last week.
Miss Mary Sumner. of Boice Creek. is
spending a few DAYS with her friend
Mrs l.. Dack, of this place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
ANTIToxINE FoR MILWAUKEE

The arrival of the first consignment
of anti-toxine, the new cure and pre-
ventive of diphtheria, is matter of
Importance To parents generally
There are now seventl-one decided
cases of diphtheria in Milwaukee and
the number may increase during sthe
winter months DR.. Scott, the posses
sor of the anti.toxine, which arrived in
the city yesterday from the Pasteur In
stitute in Now York, is prepared to
test the remedy under the auspices of
the Health Department, and in short
time the public will be apprised of the
results of the experiments.
From the accounts of tests in Berlin,
in Paris and in New York. there need
be no fear as TO the results of the tests
here. DR.. Louis Fischer. of New York.
one of the first ply sicians in the United
States to interest himself in Dir. Beh-
ring 5 discovery, announces that he has
used the anti toxipe in thirty four
cases of diphtheria. some of which
were malignant. OF these cases. thirty
three recovered. The child that died
was almost at the point of death when
the anti-toxine was injected into the
system but the remedy had power
to prolong its existence ten days.
Comparisons Of the statistics of diph.
iberia, wherever anti-toxiue has been
Introduced. show remarkable and
highly gratifying reduction in the death
rate. This leads 10 hope that the dread
disease may eventually be stamped out
wherever il appears. II the patient;
can be cured and if all who come into
contact with them can be made proof
against the disease for several months
By injections of the anti-toxine, it viii
be comparatively simple matter tt
limit diphtheria, wherever it makes it:
anDearanca
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
Baglev.

So much gloomy weather our folks
wonder will the sun ever shine.
Well. Thanksgivir & has come and gone
aud so have many turkeys. The day
was a quiet one here; all hands seemed
to be ousv getting awey with cheap
poultry, Never ia the history OF our
country could you get a fat turkey or
goose so cheaply.
So the Herald talks OF changing hands
again. Well perhaps it is all for the
best, Prof. Harper will, in accepting
the office of Assistsn mt State Suprinlend.
emit, be drawing little nearer the great
educational center of our state.
The Thanksgiving Ball here was at
tended by about twenty-five couples.
Ice on the river was SO bad that the
Iowa folks could not ge. over
l. Glass mad team back off bridge
while husking corn. The wagon was
smashed but the horses escaped, no one
was IN the wagon at the time.
G. w, Lumpkin gave us pleasant
cal ere he returned to his home in
Jamesport Mo. We are informed he
sold his farm here tor $4,000, snug
little sum.
Frank Tryon 10 II zalton. has sold
out and now talks of trying his luck in
Missouri. We would like to see Frank
buy here and settle down again.
The matter is not settled yet whether
we will have Christmas tree or not.
well come good folks hurry up and de-
eide,
Business is not so rushing on the c.
b, N. Il. K, Just now and part of the
section hands get lay off for time.
Charlie Havel. Riley Jacobs, and Walt
Shrake are road hands here
James Day and Taylor Brsdt made n
business trip to North Andoyer last
week.
John Keeler's fine residence is well
under way and will be completed in
spite of the weather
Our harness maker, l.. Stagman took
the big money at the pigeon shoot al
North Andover.
We have three sportsman hard to beat
j. Keller on duck hunt, l.. Stagman
pigeon shot, and Billy Hart in game
Of base ball.
August Plondke, is building an add.
ton to his house and will now make
this his home.
The saw mill man whose home is in
Clayton will move over and make thi,
town his home.
Mr.. Thiessa has sent west for his en-
CINE TO run the new hoop factory,
Big a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
School Notes

John Watson. Theodore Gundlach
and Mr.. Nichloss went home to cal
turkey on Thanksgiving. They return.
ed Monday noon and report a Jolly,
good time
Miss Editha Hassell. who was home
from the University to spend Thanks
giving and to see her many friends.
visited our High School on Monday.
We are always glad to know that those
who have gone from our school to
higher institutions do not forget us.
Miss Gribole of Platteville. was a
visitor of our High School, Monday.
Mrs Frank Schrelner visited the
Second Grammar room Monday after
noon. Some of the pupils Il this grade
were Mrs. SchreIner's pupIs the first
year. she taught in our school.
What a change few years makes in a
chid's life.
The First Grammar room on the
south side had rhetoricals last Wed
nesday. The main feature was de-
bate. Resolved, That the English
make better Soldiers than the French
Fred Duncalf and Carl Orton argued
the side Tor John Bull and Grace Bud
worth and Clarence Calvert for the
French. The English won the debate.
Mrs. james Kilbourn was a visitor and
acted as Judge, with Eddie Morse and
JESSIE Haunum.
Several young men, who live near
the city, are attending our school
Our school offers an excellent chance
for young persons desiring first class
High School course.
Miss Emma Schreiner, Mrs. Walter
Brennan and Mrs. Joe Wright visited
the Second Grammar room on Monday
afternoon.
Sam Robe of the first Grammar, has
been promoted to the A Grade.
We are pleased to know that Mr..
Hall, the California lawyer, is so well
pleased with having won such prize
In onc of our High School girls. We
hope the young men will not think Mr..
Hall has taken the ollv Jewel we
had There are man, of them here,
and though they may not all be able
to trace their descent from the May
flower, they are all Priscillas and wor-
thy to be won.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
coNUNDRuM SUPPER.

The menu at the Congregational
church Friday evening includes;
Poor House Grapes Steamed Cereals
stat of Life. Women of Sf.
Son Of Noah
Bad Goat. Frigid Texas. Tubers
Porous Marine Substance
Cucumbers in Acetie. Seesksyee.
Elevated Feline Globalsr Mixture Encrusted
Shippers Delight. Springs Offering.
Assorted Sweet Bread
China's CHEEKY Cup. Oentisties Gratis.
Unlimited TAfy
Amber Amhrosia with LAeteal rinid and
CrystaliEed Cane Juice.
Apple Sandwich.
All for % cents TO those of full
measure, and 10 cents TO little ones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
would Cost roo Muoh.

The indications were that Moses
Davids, the Shawnee Indian, who, it
is said, murdered Gus Corn, another
Indian, few days ago, would not be
prosecuted. The county board of
Shawnee county decided that it would
cost too much for the county to prose
cute him, and the crime having been
committed off the reservation it was
not under the jurisdiction of the
United States court
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
Highest of all in Leavening PowerLatest u Govt Report
Roe! B BsMasgz
ABSOLUTELY PURE

When you want a harness, cutter.
bob sleigh or anything in that line. go
to Fred. Grimm's. You will find him
one building below the Potosi House.
Miss Mary MCGEE spent Thanksgiv.
ing with relatives and friends in Du-
buque. PANsY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-12-06
Cash for Wisconsin schools.

The state board of apportionment
has issued an order making formal APP
portionment of the surplus in the state
treasury for the support of the educa-
tional institutions of the state. The
total surplus was S742,5I of which
the fifth normal school gets $40, 600,
the state university s1S2,57O. and the
state common schools 5000, COO