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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11


Andrew Gregg Curtin was born in Bellefonte,
Center county, Pa April %, 1915. He studied
law in Dickinson college law school and was
admitted to the bar in 1899. He early entered
politics as a whig, laboring for Harrison's cleo
tion in ls40 and making successful canvas of
the state for Clay in 1874 He was a pFesi-
Dental elector In ls4s aud candidate for
elector on the whig ticket in 1852
In 1854 Gov. Pollock appointed him score
tary of the commonwealth and ex-on1cto SUI
perintendent Of the common schools. IN 1880
he was the republican candidate for governor
and was elected by majority OF $1,000 In his
inaugural address he advocated the forcible
suppression OF secession. and throughout the
contest that followed he was one OF the war
governors" who we're most earnest in
their support OF the national government.
Gov. Curtin's health began to fail in 1858, and
he signifed his intention of accepting for
eign mission that had been offered him as soon
as his term should expire but in the mean
time he had been renominated ana reelected
by 1900 majority. In November. ls65. he
went to Cuba for his health and In that
year declined another offer OF q for
eign mission. In 1850 Gen. Grant appointed him
minister TO Russia and in 1868 and 1872 he was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
LIFE WORK ENDED.
Death Claims Two More Famous
American Citizens.
DE-. Oliver Wendell Holmes, the Celebrated
Writer, and Andrew G. Cur IN, Penn
slyvania's War Governor. Pass
Away-Their Lives.
DEATH OF DR. HOLMES.

BosToN, Oct. Solver Wendell
Holmes, the famous poet, essayist,
novelist, philosopher and scientist,
died at his residence, 296 Beacon street,
shortly before o'clock Sunday after
noon. He passed peacefully away
after an illness of short duration, the
immediate cause of death being heart
failure. the result of extreme old
age. His son, Judge Oliver W.
Holmes, Jr., the judges wife and DR..
Charles p. Putnam, the family physi-
clan, were at the bedside. DIR. Holmes
death was not unlocked for, as he had
been ailing for about ten days, or since
he returned from Beverly. where his
summer residence is located. The fu-
neral viii probably take place Wednes-
day from Kings chapel, 1t will lie
pr vate.
Sketch of DIR. Holmes Life.
Oliver Wendell Holmes was born IN Cam
bridge, Mass, August e. 1909. His father was
the celebrated Yale tutor. Rev Abel
Hclmes, He first enjoyed the common
school advantages of New England boys,
having as his companions in Cambridge Mar
garet Fuller, Richard Henry Dana. Jr., and
ObnEfS WHO hhbdAueQ III lCbbEIs. I'll
tering Phillips academy, Andover, he prepared
himself to enter Harvard college, distinguish
ing himself for his metrical rendition OF the
first book Of the Eneid In college he was as
ISOLATED with William H. Chandler, James
Freeman Clarke and others who afterward
became famous. He was graduated in 1899
During his collegiate career he was known
for his literary abilities, contributed literally
to the college publications and wrote poems
f6r eolle0e events In 1890 when il was uro-
posed To destroy the old frigate Constitution,
Holmes wrote his poem beginning Aye, tear
her tattered ensign down" which Immediately
gave him great reputation as poet.
He studied law in Cambridge and produced a
number Of humorous poems, which contributed
to his celebrity Being attached to ais pro-
fession Of medicine, he spent several years in
Paris, and in 1886 received his decree. In 1889
he was chosen for professor OF anatomy and
physiology at Dartmouth college and the next
year married Amelia Lee, daughter of Justice
Charles jackson, of the supreme court OF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
EfaAaachuaetts nemocrats.

BosToE, Oct, Q, The democrats yes
terday nominated John E. Russell for
governor. The platform demands the
retirement of the party senators who
aided to defeat the Wilson bill
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
R1rinr IN = F1rnr

CHILLIcorHE, o., Oct. 5-Flying Jib
paced > mile here yesterday with q
running mate ia l:5sL. The best pre-
vious record at this style Of going was
a.pI51
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
ANDREW G. CURTIN.

prominently mentioned as candidate for vice
president. He returned home in August. 1872,
supported Horace Greeley for the presidency,
and subsequently joined the democratic party,
BY which he was elected to congress for three
successive terms, serving from 1881 till 1857
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
FOR CONGRESS.
Nominations Made In Various Portions of
the Country.


the Country.
The following congressional nomina-
tions were made on Friday:
Illinois, Third district II X. Belknap {rep.)
Ohio, Eighth district E. T. Dunn (dem.) New
York. Thirty-frst district, H. G. Brewster,
(rep). Massachusetts, Fifth district, H. A.
Little (dem.)
Tie democrats made the following
congressional nominations on Satur-
day,
New Yorls, Twenty-frst district. W T Hem
derson. Twenty-ninth, A. J. Roberts; TEir-
tieth Francis Murphy Indiana, Sixth dis
riot, James Brooks. Alabama, Fourth district.
T. G. Plownan.
The following congressional nomina-
tions were made on Monday:
Michigan. Third district, n. H. Stewart
tdem.) Louisiana, First district. Adolph
Meyer (dem.); Sixth, D. NJ Robertson (dem.)
New York, First distric., r c. Mccormick
rep: Twenty-seventh. T. L. Poole trep.l.
Connecticut, First district, Lewis Sperry
{dem.1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
THE JAPS ADVANCE.
The Forces Are Cautiously Max
ing Their Way to Pekin.
Assurance Given That No PIundering of
the Chinese Capital, II Captured, win
BE Anowed-The Palace IL
Poorly Guarded.
ON TO PRKIN.

LONDON, Oct. S-A dispatch to the
Times from Tien rsin dated Saturday
says that the Japanese are advancing
cautiously toward Moukden and avoid
ing any dashing enterprises. Their
cruisers are closely watching the
Chinese feet in the gulf of Pc Chi Ii
The Japanese army advancing on
Pekin is said TO have many Koreans in
its ranks The recent announcement
that American officers had entered the
japanese army has been rectified 1t
now appears that Gen. Ruggles and
several other American officers were
readily permitted by the japanese gov
eminent to follow the campaign, but
solely as spectators.
win Allow No PIunderInG.
The Japanese government has in
structed Field Marshal Yamaga to in
form the diplomats at Seoul that he
will not allow the japanese army to
plumber Pekin in case that city is
taken. This assurance will probably
induce the diplomats to stay in Pekin
even should the emperor leave the
capital They viii, at any rate, at
tempt to negotiate peace by asking
Japan to be moderate in her demands.
The emperor's palace in Pekin is now
guarded by Mantchu troops only.
A dispatch to the Standard from Ber-
lin says that the negotiations of the
powers with the United States with a
view to the joint protection of their
subjects in China are said to be much
advanced by the Anglo French agree
nent on the subject, and a general
entente may shortly be expected. The
dispatch further says that Austria has
intrusted the protection of her sub
jects in China to Germany.
China seems Doomed.
LONDON, Oct. China is threatened
from within and without. The walled
empire, with its 400. 600. 900 people and
its history of thousands of years,
seems in the throes of dissolu-
ton. The empire is threat
ened within by intr1gues against
the present Tartar dynasty, by plots
10 depose the emperor and place
Prince Kung's son on the throne and
by rebellions in the provinces. From
without comes invading Japan. with
an army Of $4,000 in the province
of Manchuria advancing on the
capital, Moukden, and another army
of 10000 being conveyed across the
gulf of Pechili to form junction at
Moukden with the other branch. and
move on Pekin. the capital of the Chi
nese empire. Japan is bent on con-
quest and partition and Great Britain
and Russia are seeking an interna-
tional council to decide the fate of
China
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
Church Directory.

GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURoH. Rev. j. A.
Ringold, Pastor. Services e,ery other sunday:
sabbath School every Sabbath at II q. "a. SOCIAL
Meeting Thursday evenings ct 30 O'CLOCK
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

Campof o. ., F. meets ist and Sd Monday
in each month, at 1880 p. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall, Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY Lopez j. . 9 r. Meets
every wednesday at 7.tep, ~. II Odd Feliows
Hall Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

GRANT CHATTER. RoYAL ARCH MAsoNs. Reg
alar convocaiion second aid fourth Tuesday Of
each month AZ 5. 2, m in Their Hal u the
ShwJalter building,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
CURTIN PASSES AWAY.

War Governor ofaPeDnsyIsania Joins the
Majority.
BEILEFoSrE. Pa. Oct. S.-Ex-G GOV.
Curtin's illness Eas terminated By
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

GERNAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Madison 81.
sunday school 9AM Services 10.30A.M sing.
ng school , P. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

SYLVAN CAMP. NJ. w. OF A. Meets 81 and Sd
Fridays Of each month in Baxter's Block sf
1880, p. IN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

FIDELITY LoDeE a. o. q. ". Meet hrst and
third Mondays each month in knapp's
Block. at 80 p. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

death at o'clock Sunday morning
His death had been expected for sew
eral days. This removes another of
the famous war governors of 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
oIrf GUIDE.

LANCASTER LoDsE A. 2. - A. 8.meet arst and
saird Saturdayin eachm snth = p. 10, ~ their
Hall il the Showater building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

CoNaasGATIogAL CHuRcg: Corner haalsoA
4ss6 Cherry streets. = Mason, pastor. SER
vices &. 1880 G ane 80 p. m sabbath
chool ii g IN. Prayer meeting THURSDAY a
BE- > n Everybody is cordially welcomed
st every service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

ToN COY posT. No. 1872. G. A. R. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday nj ghts Of each month
IN Baxter 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, 1894-10-11

BAPTIST CHuRcH.-sunday school $500 NJ.
B. Y p u. Sunday evening AT 6:A5.
Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
2 .n0 o'clock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11
Izl.14 za..1zzodsas4x

Massachusetts Relinquishing his professor
shipat Dartmouth he began the practice OF
medicine in Boston In 1s47 he succeeded DR.
John G. Warren in the Harvard medical school
and became a Iyceum lecturer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

our table goes 'ronnd and round.
With good things il does abound;
Everything is clean and neat.
And our cooking can't be beat.
We have taters. we have meat,
We have bread that's ft 10 eat,
And beans the best yon ever ate.
Come along, and bring your mate.
II you want right good treat,
Step right in and take a seat
Our pies and cakes are sweet,
And your hunger win retreat
FAIR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-11

METHODIST episcopal GHuRcu. corner Mon
roe and Cherry streets. Rev II. d. Smith, pastor
Services i0:30a. m AND :3G D. m sunday. sab
bath school at 9i5 a. N. Prayer meeting Thurs
day at 100 p. m Epworth League at $50 Sunday
The National tribune., 1894-03-08

| Relief Corps are fully enlisted in the move
ment and membars- of the Relief Corps are
sending out the circular issued by the Joint
Committee of the Commercial Club and GAR,
setting forth the advantages of Louisville as a
place to hold the Eaeampment of 1895, asking
the influence of the officers of the W.R.C. to
| this end. IlNgl
Louisville proposes to arrange for visits to
the battleields of Mill Springs. Perryville,
Cumberland Gap, Nashville. Franklin, Chicka-
manga, Mission Ridge. and others; also to Nam
moth Cave, and the homes Of ex- President
Lincoln and Henry Clay, and the graves OF
President Zachery Taylor and Daniel Boone
Louisville is in the field early, and if not in
1895 she will at no late date once more have 8
a chance to set the tents of the Union veterans
within her borders.
ANTIQUE BOOK-MAKING.
Miss Sadie Kountz daughter of Past Com
mander-in- Chief John S. KOuntz, and gradua
of the Ursuline Convent, Toledo, o.. has been
greatly complimentad upon beautiful speci-
men of antique book-making, which formed a
part of the school exhibits of the Ursuline Sis
tiers at the Worlds Fair.
Army Encampment at Washington and what
she saw there. 1t is written on ordinary letter
size sheets, in handwriting beautiful as cop
per- plate and embellished with original draw
ings, the whole bound in soft morocco. 1t is
an interesting souvenir of q memorable trip
aud credit to the talented young lady and
her accomplished teachers.
ILLINOIS JOURNAL.
The Journal of the Tenth Annual Conven-
tion of the Department of Illinois, W.R.C., is a
volume of 211 pages compiled and issued by
Past Department President Sarah Echols Ham
non. perusal of its pages shows vast array
of good work and words highly creditable to
the past administration.
Besides these, whole pages are given to dis
cussiOns growing out of decisions of the pre-
ceding Convention and efforts to adopt and
apply permanent bylaws. These things are
distractions pure and simple. Rules and Reg
ulations and the order of business as given
in the Red Book are sufficient and safe guides
for W.R.C Convent ons.
A PROUD RECORD.
Gordon Granger Relief Corps, 81, Saginaw.
Mich, expended $ls9.90 the past year in aid of
veterans and their families, and made 729 sick
calls upon members Of the Post and their fam
lilies. They expended $22.33 for flowers to cheer
the sick place above the caskets of the dead.
Room 10, Soldiers Home Annex, or Woman's
Department, was furnished by Gordon Corps,
and in various lines they have expended $20599
other than relief, including the purchase of an
organ.
They gave two receptions within the year,
one to U. S. Grant Post Bay City. and one to
DEPARTING It Commander George Kidd; COM
rades of Saginaw present. Four socials and
dinner and supper swelled the treasury funds.
This Corps numbers SO members, having ini-
tiated 10 members and gained one by transfer
the past year.
The National tribune., 1894-03-08
Vermont Ladies' Aid Society.

Aid IS, Springfield, has elected and installed
the following: Pres, May E. Putnam; V.-P.,
Ellen l.. Hopkins; Chap, Ellen s. Hopkins
Aid Is, Manchester Center-Pres., Abbie
Balch: V.-P., Ida Balch; Chap, Kate Lamp
son.
Aid 2. Chelsea-Pres, Albina Mattoon; w.
F., Hattie A. Danforth; Chap, Sarah A. Hall
Aid 8, Brattleboro-Pres, Mable Witt; V-P.,
Minnie A. Harvey; Chap, Alta Bishop.
Aid IL. Huntington, mustered two new men,
bcrs at the regular meeting, Feb. II. They
were Miss Ida OBrion and Mrs. Swinyer. Two
more recruits are expected at the next m Getting.
Aid IL, Poultney-Pres, Caroline Knowlton :;
V.-P, Jennie w. Clark; Chap, Mary E. Kim
ney.
Mrs. Lena 8. Benedict, Secretary of the Yer
mont Division. is working hard in its interests.
Aid z, Brandon, mustered four new recruits
at its last meeting.
The National tribune., 1894-03-08
LADIES OF THE GAR.
Annual Convention of Department of Mil
nesota-Ohicers Elected.

Annual Convention of Department of Min
nesota-Oficers Elected.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The second
annual Convention of the Ladies of the g. A. R
Department Of Minnesota, was held in Mime.
apolis, Feb. l3 aud IA and was an entire suc-
cess from the beginning. The weather was de-
ligbtful, and the delegates promptly on hand
filled with patriotism aud enth usiasm for the
work. The Department Of Minnesota, GAR.
was In session at the same time with a large
attendance; and best of all, there was present
one whom the veterans OF the North Star State
delight TO honor. National President Amanda
Wetheren, of Anska, whose lofty patriotism aud
sweet spirit Of fraternity and charity is an in
spiratiOn TO all who met her.
We were greatly helped by having our very
efficient National Secretary Sister Davey. as a
member of our Convention. Her varied ex-
| perience in Convention work, her business tact
| and ability, contributed no small measure to
the success of the Convention. Sister Dayey
was our Delegate at Large TO the National Com
vention at indianapolis last year, aud the De-
| partment Of Minnesota is under obligations to
| her for her work there. aud her very complete
aud interesting report of the proceedings of
| that body.
very pleasant, informal reception was held
| on Tuesday afternoon in tue Con vention hall
| Masonic Temple which was largely attended
by the GAR and citizens. Refreshments
were served by the young ladies of Lincoln
Circle in the parlors
/ Special courtesies were rendered our Nations al
officers by Commander John Day Smith. and
Asst q M.-Gen. L. n. Leavens. The Commit
tee on Campfire showed special favor to our
| National and Department officers by rendering
them the use of boxes at the Lyceum Theater'
where the Campfire was held.
The officers for the ensuing year are: Pres,
Mrs. A. i. Anderson; S. V.-P, Leila stanch-
| field; j. V.-P, JeRnie Lloyd; Chap, Lila
Longstaff; Treas, Lelie Prebbe; See, Imo-
gene c. Wilson. 32l Newton avenue, North
| Minneapolis, Minn.-CoRREsPoNDING SEcRE-
| TARY.
The National tribune., 1894-03-08
A HEARTFELT APPEAL.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The Grand
Army of the Republic is disappearing from the
face of the earth. That mighty host which
saved the Republic will soon have passed over
the river.
Comrades. how is it on the other slider Have
you fed for refuge to lay hold upon Him
who is mighty to save? Give yourselves
to Him. Let us ali be sure that We ss-
semble with that righteous host on Mount
Zion. / somehow feel that the Captain Of our
Salvation has special regard for men who gave
up all for their country. Love Of country
comes next to love of Him. Comrades let Us
all be there when the general roll is called.-C
c. MCCABE.
The above appeal to the veterans is from one
of the most eminent men of this era Of great
men.
Rev. Charles c. McCabe, D. D., commonly
known as Chaplain" McCabe was born in
Ohio and educated at the Ohio Wesleyan Unt-
versity. In 1862, when but 26 years of aga he
enlisted In the 122d Ohio as Chaplain. At the
battle of Winchester, Va, he was taken Pris-
oner and sent TO Libby Prison. 1t was during
his four months confinement there that his
wonderful cheering and enthusing qualities
manifested themselves. By his inimitable
songs, bright sermons and talks. his cheerful
bearing, he spread contagiOn of good cheer
through that gloomy place, and made Its grim
walls often to resOund with shouts and laughter.
His career of usefulness since the war has
been marvellous. Wherever he goes he leaves
behind a sweet fragrance Of hallowed and help
full influences.
The National tribune., 1894-03-08
THE RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS---NOteS from the Departments
OUR NATIONAL PRESIDENT.

She Attends Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
and New York Conventions. and Is the Re
cipient of Courtesies and Souvenirs-News
of Note and Department Gleanings.
A MASSACHUSETTS WELCOME.
Past National President Z. Florence Barker
Harriette L. Reed, Past Secretary of the Ma
tional Pension Committees; Past Department
President Mary J. Deane and numerous others,
write of the royal welcome extended by the
Relief Corps of Massachusetts to National
President Sarah c. Mink during her sojourn in
Massachusetts, and of the splendid impression
she made upon all circles of the Grand Army
and Woman's Relief Corps
The National tribune., 1894-03-08
GAR CBAPLAINS
Status and Progress Of Noble Band
Of Christian Workers.

address all communications for this column -
Editor Chaplains Department. THE NATIONAL
TRIgUyE1
The National tribune., 1894-03-08

Catarrh indieRtes impure blood To cure Il Ia q
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Try IL this season.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-26
LITERARY NOTES.

The world now recognizes the
Columbian Exposition as one of
the most stupendous of education
al influences, especially for the
young. Very early in the day its
originators and its builders de-
cided to avoid all such sensation
al features as would merely arouse
wonder, without leading to in
quiry and Improvement of the
mind. The choice of the attrac-
lions offered by all the nations
and peoples of the world, the
classification of the exhibits, and
the work of organization, from
first to last, we're all guided by
this motive, o determination to
present q great object lesson to
the world in its departments of
art, science, industry, intellect
and religion.
But in order that education
should derive the greatest advan.
tage from this storehouse of hu.
man knowledge, a textbook is
necessary, and fortunately there
is one work which has clearly
earned its title to that distinction,
The Book of the Fair, by Hubert
Howe Bancroft The Bancroft
Company, Publishers, Auditorium
Building, Chicago, is for all edu-
cational purposes better than the
Fair itself, just as one can learn
more from good book on geolo'
gy than from even the everlasting
hills. The Book of the Fair pre-
sents the entire Exposition within
reasonable limits, in clear and
condensed manner, and in perma'
nent form. He who has this book
has the Fair always with him, and
may draw from it as from living
spring of learning.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-26
interest to his many friends here:

have been at this place about
q week, which is about $50 miles
from Ell Paso, Tex, taking a day
and night to travel from that point
here. Three years ago this place
was barren prairie, with only the
Pecos river running through it.
Col. Hagerman and @. b. Eddy,
millionaires of California, w. M.
Mcmillan and Il. B. Bronson, of
New York, got concession from
the Government for the land,
about 10000 acres, on condition
that they irrigate and COLOMBO it,
which they have done. 1t is said
to be the finest body of irrigated
land in the country, and their sys-
tenn of irrigation excelled by none,
not even in India. They have
three big dams and storage res
evoirs, and 500 miles of canal, and
have built up a fine place. Mr..
Eddy investing more than the
others, therefore the place was
named for him. The company
have built railroad from here to
Pecos, Texas, tapping the 7. P. r.
r. there, owning the rolling stock,
and have this month begun to
build on north, which will extend
from here to Roswell, then north
west and tap the Santa Fe railroad.
They have already spent $5,00O,-
900 and will make grand place
of it. The whole country around
here is now green with grain, fruit
and other trees, but of course have
not been planted long enough to
produce much fruit or shade
There are quite number of fine
dwelling and business blocks here
and although new western town
it is noted for it's morality, nj
liquors of any kind being solo
here. The population is abou
$500 and growing daily. l sup
pose there are at least 500 people
living in tents or temporary hOus
es, waiting to get better ones
Board, washing, in fact everythin!
. =. is very high. There have beer
several severe sand storms since
rve been here; while l do not lik
this place so far, so well as some
other parts of New Mexico, owe
j., which I've been, still it has de
velopments which is destined tt
make it the grandest country il
the world.