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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

London, June IA special dispatch
from Shanghai says that fighting is in
progress at Taiwan. island of Formosa.
where 10000 Black Flags under General
Lui Yung are assembled. The Japanese
are now attacking the forts a that
place and the British warship Spartan
IS removing the foreigners from the
town.
Madson.--Two AsnIanu saloonkeep-
ers, John Damea and Martin Kontvey.
pleaded guilty 70 a charge OF selling
liquor to red men and the court i'm
posed fine of 5000 each or four months
in the house of correction. Charles and
George Barlow of Tomahawk Lake paid
fines of $500 each for the same offense.
Fond du Lac.-At the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union conference the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Vie III. Campbell, Evansville;
president, DR. Anette ]. Shaw. Eau
Claire: corresponding secretary. Mrs.
Fanny j. Earl Lake Mills; recordinn
secretary, Mrs. Augusta q. Strong.
Baraboo; treasurer. Mrs. Ida n. Cook.
Green Bay
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20
We Celebrate.

When Lancaster does celebrate. she
does herself proud. Extensive prepa-
rations are being made to make the
celebration of 1895 second 10 none in
the history of the town. Every fea-
ture of good celebration is in charge
of a competent committee. Among
the more prominent features may be
mentioned:-The Columbian Process
sion, Address by Hon. Burr w. Jones,
Balloon Ascension and Parachute Drop,
Athletic Contests and Evening Open
Air Concert.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20
Patch-Phelps Wedding.

At eight O'Clock last evening, while
the wedding-march was being played
by John orion, and among host of
relatives and friends. Rev. II. ID. Smith
united Mr.. Arthur Phelps and Miss
Halle Patch in the holy bonds Of mat
rimonv. The room was beautifully
decorated with roses. and the cere-
mony was performed under canopy
of evergreens The bride was dressed
in white silk. The bride is the ac-
complished daughter OF H. L. Patch of
this city. whose friends are numbered
by her acquaintance. The groom is
highly-esteemed young gentleman
of Minnesota, Minnesota, where he is
depot agent. Over hundred guests
were present, including the mother
and sister of the groom from Lake
City, Minnesota, Miss Julia Bailie of
Platteville, Mr.. and Mrs. Divan of
Browntown, Miss Laura Mahar of Prai-
RE du Chen, and quite delegation
from Patch Grove.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

Key West. Fla, June 1.-Two Span
'sh spies. Claro Diaz from Baracoa and
Roman Pascal Martinez of Manzanillo,
are reported to have been sent to the
rebel headquarters by General Martinez
Campos to poison General Antonio Ma
Geo. a price has also been set upon
General Jose Maceo's head. The men
sent to accomplish this work. it is as
serted, will pretend to be deserters from
the Spanish army. The Maceos have
been warned and will probably be upon
their guard.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20
Nlearagua commls.lon at WORK.

Washington. June IA cable mas
sage has been received at the navy de-
partment announcing the arrival of the
Montgomery at Colon. She had on
board the Nicaragua canal commission
and will remain a Colon until the COM
mission is ready to return to this coun-
try. The commission will make an ex
animation of the Panama canal route
and also of the Panama railway cross
ing the isthmus to the Pacific.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20
Knew it was Loaded.

Mr.. Fred Orion had a painful ac-
cident Monday. He was loading a
gun. The she'll did not slip into the
barrel easily and SO extra force and a
Jack-knite were employed to get it IN
to place. The result was an explo-
sion and an injured eye. Fortunately
the hurt to the eve is only temporary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

House for rent Inquire at Wrighe
House.
A choice supply of Gift Books at
C. w Burr's.
Miss ocea Ray is visiting friends in
North Andover.
Miss Eda Hassell is home from Mad
ison for vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schreiner spent
Sunday in Platteville.
Miss Bessie Webb of Cassville, is Wis
iting with relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobs of Mineral
Point, were in town Monday.
Call on Sargent, the photographer,
opposite the Grand Central Hotel.
Mrs. r. Munns Of Fennimore IS
visiting relatives and friends here.
Frank Hoskins of Bloomington is
working in the city for few days.
Mr.. and Miss Diyan of Browntown,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Better.
Miss May Roberts of Bloomington,
is visiting her many friends in the city.
Mrs. c. B. Eastman Of Platteville.
visited her mother Mrs. Kilbourn last
week.
Wanted a young lady to learn pho
geography. Call on Sargent, the pho
tographer.
Quite number of Lancaster people
attended the commencement exercises
at Platteville yesterday
Miss Rena McGonigal is spending a
few weeks with her grandmother and
other friends in Platteville.
DR.. and Mrs. Riley of Baraboo, were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frothing-
ingham several days last week.
Mrs. l.. Vanderbilt of Platteville
and her two children are visiting at
the NeCollins residence in this city.
Miss Clara Budd is home for the
summer after a successful year OF
teaching at Manawa, Waupaca county.
The annual reunion of the Craw-
ford Veteran Association is in session
at Soldiers Grove 1t lasts two days.
Mrs. DR.. A. H. Barber returned last
week from Waukesha. Her many
friends are glad to welcome her home
again.
Miss Sena Stephens, the assistant
high school teacher of Mineral Point,
is at home with her parents for the
vacation.
Have YOU noticed that attractive
display Of premiums for the sporting
contests on the 4th? They are in
Greer's window.
Married, at the residence of the
brides parents, Friday afternoon, by
Rev. P. II. Mason, Mr.. Roy Mccoy to
Miss Alma Decker.
Mr.. and Mrs John Ryan, Miss Buyer
and Chris Peacock were in Lancaster
last Tuesday, on business connected
with the county court.
Heberlein, the shoeman, calls atten-
ton to his prices for footwear this
week, in another column. He has a
fine line of infants shoes.
County Clerk E lett made a journey
to Richland Center last week. He
took occasion to visit his many friends
in Boscobel while on the trip.
Mrs. w. Billings and children are
the guests of Mrs. w. +. McGonigal.
They came over from Cobb, to attend
the Oswald Goodsell wedding.
Mrs. DR.. Phelps ofHawarden, Iowa,
with her son and daughter, are in the
city to spend the summer with Mrs.
Phelps sister, Mrs. Warren Hannum.
Mrs. Geo. Vandewall was called to
Platteville last week to see her sister,
Mrs. Kane, who was seriously i'll. We
are glad to hear she is much better at
present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20


On Monday June 10 Mr. and Mrs,
Thos. Pendleton of Bloomington cell
ebrated their 55th wedding annivarsy.
1t was also 10th birthday anniversary
OF Mrs. Pendleton. The following
children were present: Johnathan and
Lewis of Lancaster. and Thomas Jr.
of Little Grant. Mrs. w. f. Smithv-
man of Platteville, Mrs. John Peacock
of Fcnnimore, Mrs. John Pennock of
Bloomington, Mrs. A. j Hammer and
c. f. Wetmore of Little Grant. and
Rebecca at home.
Lancaster had a distinguished Wis
itor in Owney the famous mail car dog
last Thursday. For eight wears this
dog has been travelling in all parts Of
the world in mail cars being cared for
by mail agents and others interested
in his career. He started from Albany
\. Y and in the course of his travels
has twice visited Europe and has been
in most if not all of the states in the
union When here his collar was
loaded with medals, buttons etc,
that had lately been attached at diff
ferent times and places. When the
load gets too heavy the medals are re-
moved and sent to headquarters in
Albany where they are kept on exhib-
ition. Owney Is a Scotch terrier of
medium size and marked intelligence.
His history has been frequently given
by the city dailies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

Martinez Campos was wounded by a
shot from the rebels while he was on
board a yacht at the port of Quantana-
mo. No confirmation Of this report has
been had from Santiago de Cuba"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20
CAMPOS is WOUNDED.
SPANISH LEADER SAID TO HAVE
BEEN HURT.

An Unconfirmed RumOr That Would
Mean Much to the Cubans-Talk of
an Attempt to Poison Prominent
Cuban Leaders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

New York, June IA special from
Panama says: Members of the Cuban
colony here say they have received
news from Cuba that Captain General
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20
North Andover win Celebrate

The patriotic citizens of North
Andover invite people of West Grant
to come and help celebrate the old
I776 spirit of our forefathers who gave
US the liberty we now enjoy" Music
will be furnished by the Bloomington
band of twenty-three pieces.
The order of exercises will be:
National Salute at Sunrise
Grand Street Parade
Exercises at the Grove
Prayer, Rev. Jackman
Music
Reading of Declaration of independence
Patriotic Singing
Oration-C X. ShOwalter
Orchestra Solo-Geo Baumgartner
Picnic Dinner
Open Air Concert
Sports
Fire Works
Grand Ball in the New Metropolis Hall
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

You won't have a kick coming if
you smoke King V Cigar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

Mrs F. L. Durand left this week
for her home in Minnesota. Her
mother, Mrs. Jay Barber, VIII here
after make her home with DR.. Bar
ber's family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

Mr.. Geo. Gibbs and family drove to
Plum River. H., for visit with the
father of our popular barber, Mr.. Ith-
mar Gibbs. They are expected to re-
tIlrn Friday
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

The Pearson brothers. the popular
.'wielders of the birch in Blooming
ington and Patch Grove, are enjoying
their vacation in Lancaster under the
Maternal roof.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-20

Owing to goods not arriving, f. Sar-
gent, the photographer, was not pre-
pared to work last week. but is now
ready to meet all orders; opposite the
Grand Central Hotel.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-26
THEY ARE SORE.
The Grace-fairchd Crowd Whettng Their Knives for the Tger-Croker Was
 Wise and Stayed Away.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 25.-Tam- many failed to shut out the Grace Fairchld democrats from all recogni- tion, but when the foes of the tiger found that the convention would grant them only one-fifth of the New York delega- tion they left the hall and Tammany is happy tonight. Their opponents took the first train for New York and sharp ened knives and ground axes all the way for the purpose of staying the tiger on November ,. Senatof Hill failed in his attempt to heal the. breach. He also failed to geep his slate intact, for the conVen- tion showed that il had mind Of it's own Senator Murphy and EX-Lieuten- ant-Governor Sheehan received a decided slap from the convention. and the wise boss who stayed at home was Richard croker for he escaped the fate of the others.
 In it's platform the convention will go down in history as memorable. Its utter ances were bold and clear on subjects which politicians generally fight shy of. The course of the convention in not ac- ceding the demands of the State democ- racy caused some bad blood and at least one man, David c. Griffin, refused to run in consequence.
 While there was plenty of enthusiasm at the convention and all the big leaders say the ticket named will win, there are democrats here who are not so sanguine. They feel sore at the turning down of candidates from their sections, or are disappointed at the treatment of the Grace-Fairchild democrats. The with drawal of the latter means in all prob ability, a union ticket in opposition to Tammany's local ticket in New York city and separate democratic. candidates for senator and assembly. While the dis gruntled state democrats will indorse the candidates for state offices named today, they can hardly be expected to work with a vim for the ticket.
 The great feature of the convention was the fight of the Grace-Fairchild men for admission and then withdrawal when they were refused recognition as regu- lars, but were accorded one-fifth repre- sentation for the sake of harmony. Next in importance was the action of the con ventlon in regard to the excise and Sun day observance laws. On these subjects the declarations were pronounced. Home rule, local option, excise reform and uni from enforcement of the laws a re giving great promise in the platform and a res clution of some importance for the Cuban patriots were adopted.
 The ticket nominated today is probably the only one that has emanated from democratic state convention during the past twelve years that could not be called slate. Its complexion was changed from top to bottom several times Curing the morning, with the exception of General King.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-26
NEWSPAPER WAITS.

An old member of the London stock exchange says: "The only time man of experience takes his wife into his con fidence is to tell her he Is not making any money"-- "--Household Words. True Candor---Miss Homeleigh-I think I shall have my portrait printed. Miss Patterson--Why don't you have some photographs taken? They are much cheaper but perhaps you don't wan: a likeness.-Truth.
 No Accident.--Mrs. Figg-Laura, l had ocular proof that young Smlthers kissed you when he left last night, and do not want it to happen again. Laura-It didn't happen, mamma. It was premed- itated.-Indianapol Journal.
 Economy.-Jabez ScrimpIt = How much dye charge fer takin a fellar's picture? Photographer-A dollar Ja- bez-Waal I've heard of three-quarter faces. Can't ye gimme one O them for 75 cents?-Harper's Razar.
 An Aristocratic Profession.-Miss Hog- aboom of Chicago--And what profession is your brother in. Lord Hamercy? Lord Halnercy-Oh, when Algernon leaves OK ford fancy he will take orders. Miss Uogaboom (surprised)-Yes? Well. there are some real nice gentlemen travelling for pa.-Puek.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-26
ROOSEVELT LAUGHED.
The Parade of the Anti-Sunday People Wit messed by Him-What Some of
 the Banners Said.

New York, Sept. 25.-Fully 10000 of New Yorks citizens, who proclaim them selves lovers of liberty and against the enforcement of excise laws on Sunday, joined in parade this evening with brass bands and American flags and with floats showing liberty in mourning and work man in the hands of the police for drink ing beer on Sunday, while a millionaire tipples in his club. Police Commissioner Roosevelt was among those who re- viewed the parade. lie was unattended and very few knew of his presence.
 The platform was crowded with leaders of the liberal Sunday movement, includ- ins Dr. Anderson, president of the Ger man-American ReTorm union Excise Commissioner Hamburger. James P. Keating and score or more of brewers.
 The bead of the procession passed the reviewing stand at about 3:30 o'clock. Commissioner Roosevelt stood with barred head and reviewed the paraders. He re- cciVed hearty reception and was al- most instantly recognized by the men in line. He was Frequently applauded. A number of banners carried by the parad- ors made caustic alhsions to him and heA laughed heartily at them
 Some of the devices on the banners read:
 We Don't Drink Strong Tea" Home Rule for New York; - We Prize Personal Liberty" Away With Hypocricy and Reform:" "Rooseveltism Is Farce and a Humbng."
 The streets in front of the reviewing stand were blocked with people. Com missioner Roosevelt was the exposure of all eyes. Some person in the crowd called out, Whats the matter with Roosevelt ?" and the answer came back as flash,
 Hes all right
 At the end of the line of march the paraders adjourned to Sulzers Harlem River park, where they listened to speeches in favor of more liberal Sunday laws.
 The demonstration today was under the supervision of the United societies for liberal Sunday laws. Early in last July the board of directors of the United societies met and selected September 25 as the day when they would hold a great. outdoor demonstration to show the peo- pie of New York how many people want more liberty on Sunday.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-26
Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. w. COdy's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. Te5 H 20
PANIC AT A CIRCUS.
A Windstorm Tears Down the Tents and
 Terrifies the Animals.

Burlington, la, Sept. 25.-A wind storm, accompanied by terrific aval- anche of hail, swept down on this city this afternoon under circumstances which came near ending in catastro- phe. Barnum & Baileys circus was on exhibition, and the vast auditorium was filled with specta tors, who had no inkling of the storm that was approaching when they entered the big tent.
 The audience had just been dismissed and there was a rush for places of safety. Circus employees kept their heads cool and tried 10 save the tents from destruc- tion and the frightened animals from escaping. The furious wind caused the great expanse of canvas of the main tent to lift from its ropes and fastenings, and tore it to pieces. The supporting poles were leveled and broken. The tent, which GUS people was swept to destruction, and the contents knocked about promiscuouS- ly. The menagerie tent fell, the tattered pieces of canvas Tapping around the animals. Their cries added to the con- fusion created by the storm. The ele- plants were the most frightened and hardest to keep under control of the keepers and trainers and extra force of men. The big beasts and others not kept in cages broke loose. Rain followed the hail, and when the wind subsided the animals became quiet. No one was in jured and there is general congratula- ton tonight over the lucky escape.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-26
THE GUARDIANS COMMERCIAL ARTICLE.

Manchester. Sept. 25.-The Guardian in it's commercial article says: An ef- fective check has been put upon business by the rise in prices of American cotton at Liverpool, which caused cloth to ad- vance beyond the reach of most buyers.
 Makers of ordinary shrtings com plained during the week of the impracti- cable character of the offers made, though they were often prepared to ac- cept rates below the current quotations. Inquiries for India continues though on diminished scale, and> there have been occas sonal transactions. chiefly for mod crate quantities. A little trade In fanc.es and specials has been done, the offerings therefore affording better limits. The China trade has been small. the recent business having largely satisfied the needs of buyers. There has been mod crate inquiry from the smaller market, but little has been executed. The quo tations for yarns are generally raised and some transactions have been con cluded at irregular prices. The advance, however, has been only partial as com nared with the Increased cost
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-26
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PERSONAL AND PERTINENT.

It's a lucky record that hasn't been all broken up of late.
 As a yachtsman MT. Rose promises to be full blown.
 The next important news from the pole will be Nansenscal.
 The suspicion grows that MT, Croker is not quite sure where to get his fun.
 A degenerate punster remarks that the prize ring owes much to excursion bouts.
 A western physician was frozen to death recently while trying to get to man overcome by the heat.
 The Duke of Marlborough is quite dem- ocra tic in manner, but he is gradually re- quiring a gold reserve.
 It is no small compliment to President Cleveland that Joseph Jefferson consid- CTS him a first-class fisherman.
 Sir Walter Besant is a man of title, but that doesn't prevent him from mak- ing what may be called a titled blunder. He refers to famous American song as Merry Land. My Merry Land!'
 Charles D. Rose. the new America's cup challenger, is remembered in Montreal, where he once lived as one of the best fast runners of his time. He ran some close races with the late c. D. Arm strong, who had no rivals in Canada at that time and he was also a good mile runner
  hard for his living The poor man has little time for the calm joys of domestic intercourse. From the 1st of September 1894 to the 1st of the present month he was absent from his capital 195 days. The preceding year he was busy as an imperial drummer for 199 days.
 Bob FitZsimmons is not a total ab- stainer even when in training. He al ways carries a flask of whisky with him and takes nip when he feels the need Of it. He never takes more than is good Tor him, however. Beer and ginger ale he drinks in large quantities. when ne first trained for the prize ring he ab- stained wholly from alcoholic stimulants. Now he considers them Of value if taken in moderation.
 pr. Edward Everett Hale says that if you happen to be travelling in Spain and want your trunk you say to the porter at the railway station. Cavalier. might I ask you to have the goodness to carry this trunk across to the hotel opposite?' And he says with equal courtesy Cav alier so soon as the cavalier who can read comes and reads the addresses to us all the trunks will be taken to the ho- tels" Such an experience grows weari- some after a while, but it gives foreign CT an interesting glimpse of the lack Of popular education among the Spaniards
 A distinguished young musician, who has been the guest of Jean de ResZke this summer at the tenor's beautiful country home. Borowno. in Poland. says that both the singers are assiduously at work on their roles for this winters opera sea son. Jean de Reszke is giving especial attention to Siegfried and Tristan and Edouard de Reszke to King Mark. They expect to go to Paris early in October. where Mime. Nordica will rehearse the ole of Isolde with them. The two great singers are charming hosts and more interesting if possible in their roles of country gentlemen and sportsmen than h, urand
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-26
Didn't Like Twain's Stories.

About this time Mark Twain came to visit us, and he had a habit of making midday lunch his principal meal so when o'clock dinner came he would walk up and down the room, crossing 1t diaSon- ally, and telling us the most amusing stories, while we ate our dinner. He always put on low-heeled slippers for this promenade, and something about the singularity of the proceeding as a whole inspired Snap with distrust, writes Mrs. Candace Wheeler in September St. Nich- olas. He followed MT. Clemens up and down, up and down, the room, occasion ally snffing at the lowheeled slippers; and when a louder burst of laughter than usual greeted some of the delightful stories. Snap would growl and try to worry the peripatetic foot-gear, until MT. Clemens became conscious of him. and slowly turned wondering consid- eration upon him.