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The morning times., 1895-11-09
"HOODOO" IN COURT.
Smallwood's Oxen and a Herb Doctu
Were the Chief Actors.


Were the Chief Actors.
a ''hoodoo'' story was told in Judge
CoX's court yesterday. Harvey Wells, an
Alexandria herb doctor, was charged with
false preteuses, Toy getting possession OF
yoke of oxen belonging To Francis Small
wood, farmer near Anacostia.
Snallwood and his brother, typical small
farmers testified that Wells brother Frank,
got the oxen on pretense of selling them,
and they never heard again of oxen or
money.
Detective Weldon testified that Wells
told him the Job was cooked up at his
house aud his brother gave him So the
next day.
Wells explained the case and was ac
quilted. He was dOctoring SmaIlwood.
His half-brother, Frank, was at his house
one night when Smallwood called for medi-
cine.
Medicine will never make you WELL"
said Frank to Smallwood.
That's Just what I've been thinking"
Smallwood replied, much surprised.
Frank had two hours private talk with
Smallwood and the latter said to witness,
Frank is the smartest man l ever saw
He told me all about the hoodoo that's
making me sick. although / never nen-
toned it to anybody in my life
Witness told Smallwood he was not
party to any trade with Frank.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
Now the owner Is Missing.

A gold watch, reported stolen on the I'd
of October, from Miss Lizzie Beckwith, was
recovered by Detective George Boyd yester-
day, but he found that the lady herself was
harder to locate than her property. She
had neglected to leave her address when she
reported the robbery. The watch is held at
headquarters to be turned over to her when
she can be found.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
Rrazilian Cnstoms puties

Mr.. Thomas L. Thompson, United States
Minister to Brazil, has informed the State
Department that the Brazilian President
has sanctioned q decree authorizing the
opening of a supplementary credit of the
sum of S92S, 200, United States currency,
for the restitution of the eXpediente duties
collected by the custom houses upon Ameri
can merchandise which should have been
admitted free under the commercial arrange
ment between Brazil and the United States.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
Saws Her Property Is Deprecated

Mary j Smith yesterday filed suit for
$4,000 damages against the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad Company. She owns
lot ! , square 352, and lot s, square 357,
with houses on them. The property is at
Tenth street and Maryland avenue south
west, and the railroad company's track
runs very near.
She says that the whistling, putting,
and Jarring. together with the smoke,
dust and cinders, are almost intolerable
and have greatly deprecated the value
Of her houses. Obear & Douglass are
her attorneys.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
OUR EXPORT TRADE.
State Department Figures Show 1t
Has Increased.

A consular bulletin just issued by the
State Department is interesting and val
liable, for the tables it gives of the value
of exports declared for the United States
in the quarter ended June 80, 1895, as
compared with those for the same quarter
of the previous year from the various
countries with which we have interna-
tional trade. III almost every case the
figures show an increase.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
Amateur Journalists.

The Capital City Club of Amateur jour
nalists held their second meeting last
evening at the residence of the Misses
Chamb bers, No. 1903 Thirteenth street
northwest. The feature of the evening was
the informal talk on current topics by DR..
Frank Howe. Mr.. Z. a. Smith also spoke
at length on the pleasures of amateur jour-
nalism. An official organ, known as the
washingtonian, will be issued every munth
by Mr.. Gus A. Schulatt, the editor. At the
next meeting several well-known local
professional journalists will speak.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
CARING FOR STRANDED SAILORS.
Over 900 American Seamen Re-
liayed In EnreIUn Ports

The State Department spent S24, ,409. 80
during the last fiscal year relieving desti-
tute American seamen who were stranded
in foreign ports.
Over $4,000 of this amount was used
by United States consuls in various ports
paying for the homeward passa ge OF desti-
tute seamen, and the Treasury Depart
ment collected and disbursed for wages
and arrears due to the sailors nearly $780,
900, affording relief to more than thou
sand men.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
Discriminating

Mothers take no stock in SEM
sational or fake sales. They
know from experie1ce that
clothes so bought are doubly
expensive. They also know
from experience that we sell
the best and most reliable
garments made, and that our
prices are the lowest quoted
anywhere for equal value.
Good, honest, all-wool, two
piece short pants Suits, 81. so,
$3.75, $3.50, SIS and up. All
sizes, 4 to 10 years.
Overcoats and Refers. A
big line of the newest shapes
and styles, S4 to SIS.
Shirt Waists, Hats,
Caps, Shoes, Under
wear, and all other
Wearables in equally as
good qualities, as big variety
and as low prices.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
YOUNG DOUGLASS WILL.
Like That of Frederick, 1t Leads 4
I.ittGo ion

Charles r. and Lewis II. Douglass, sons
of the late Frederick Douglass. yesterday
filed q caveat in behalf of their nephew,
Robert Douglass, against a will which it is
alleged was made by Roberts brother.
Charles P. Douglass, on March 26, last.
1t is alleged in the caveat that Charles
P. Douglass was only sixteen years old when
he died and therefore incapable OF making
a valid will; further that Charles had been
sick so long that he was not strong enough
10 know what he was doing when the
will was sig ned.
Robert Douglass is the only heir of his
brother and thinks he should now receive
q childs share in his grandfather's estate.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
Sugar Bnunty Argument.

Secretary. Carlisle will to-day hear ex-
Senator Henderson of Nebraska, in oppo-
sition to sending TO the Court of Claims the
Oxnard Beet Sugar Company case, invol-
wing the constitutionality of the bounty
law, and decided by Comptroller Bowler
adversely TO the claimants
The morning times., 1895-11-09
,r. Raker by agreement. The parents are

Dr. Baker by agreement. The parents are
dead.
This is the first petition under the law
approved February 90. 1925. This says
if the judge finds the petitioner 20 be
proper person, the parents or guardian
consenting. he shall enter an order max
Ing the child heir-at-law as If born TO the
petitioner. If there be no parent or guar
dian, the judge may appoint guardian.
Smith Thompson was named as such
guardian and the adoption authorized.
The morning times., 1895-11-09

Mr.. Louis s. Eliel, of the well-known
clothing firm of Eliel, Louchheim & Co.,
of 314 Market street, Philadelphia, has
been in Washington for a few days, visit.
ing his nephew, Mr.. Mayer, of Mayer &
Petit, of this city. Mr.. Eliel is making
tour with his bride.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
FIRST CASE OF ADOPTION.
DR.. Baker Wants to Give His Name to

Little Marguerite wagner.
Dr. W. W. Baker has filed "a petition
for the adoption of Marguerite Wagner as
his heir at-law.
The child is nine years old and was taken
from st, Vincent's by Mrs. Lizzie s. Wag-
ner when three years old. and lived with
her till October 20 last, when she came to
The morning times., 1895-11-09
Young WuI Yerdict

The contest over the will of James E.
Young went to the jury at 4 p. M. yesterday
and a sealed verdict is expected by Judge
Cole this morning.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
Pennsylvania Railroad TO Baltimore
oud Return

Saturday and Sunday, November and
10, good returning until Monday, the 11th,
rate $1.26, good on any train.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
MORTON WILL NOT TELL
Keeps Seed-SeIIing Congress-
mems Names a Secret.
WHAT HIS REPORT SHOWS

He VIII Explain the Benefits of Civil
Service Extension In His Depart
ment and Tell Some Facts About
the Seed Division-Other interest
ing Information.
The morning times., 1895-11-09
FARMERS SCORE 1 POIh1
Regulations Amended Assign
ing Retail Market Stands.
REGULAR DEALERS ONLY

Space on Il Street Curb West of Tenth
Street, Set Aside for Farmers and
Gardeners-West Union TelG-
graph Contests Point-Its Rights
Defined by Law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
Livingston.

Mr.. T. Rnnkle at present writing is
quite sick. We hope he viii soon re-
cover.
Miss Amy Jacobs visited relatives
in Mitfiin SUNDAY
Misses Matte and Nellie and Mr.
Hugh Frye. from near Highland, spent
Sunday here visiting relatives
Misses Leyie Farrar and Matte Wat
son called on friends in Montfort Tues
day.
Mr. d. O. Eustace transacted busi-
ness IN Lancaster couple OF days last
week.
Mr.. ". J. Pryor, Of Dodgeville. was
IA visitor in our village over sunday
Mr.. aud Mrs James Alton and
daughter Leila visited friends in Min
eral Point last week
Quite number in this vicinity are
on the sick list
DR.. Godfrey of Galena made pro
fessional call here Monday.
Rev. Breeze OF Miffin assisted Rev.
Wolfe in the revival meetings Monday
evening.
Mr.. A Bewick of Miffiin attended
church here Monday evening
Messrs J. w. Nicholas and A. B..
Frederick went 10 Lancaster Tuesday.
to act rs jurors in the Circuit Court.
GAD-A-BOUT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
IP0NIDENITS.
Pleasant Ridge.

The nice weather Of last week has
revived everyone and made them feel
like spring was approaching
The roads are almost impossible on
account Of the drifting which heaped
the snow in huge piles, and on mod
crate days the track has become full
Of chucks and Thank you ma ans =
Those who attended the basket
soeiable at Mrs Moore's. report a
good time,
St. Valentine passed very quietly
and not many were dissatisfied with
receipts
The school board Of Pleasant Ridge
did not accept the new series of books
that are being introduced by the
travelling agent.
Nearly all Of the young people OF
this vicinity attended the dance at the
residence of James HAYDEN on last
Wednesday near Bloomington and a
real nice time were the best words Of
all
The chopping bee at Geo. Moore 5
was a success.
Chas. Sheppard has received two
cashmere goats from Dubuque. which
are on exhibition at Isaac Shephard's
farm.
Rev. Peterson and wife of Prairie
du Chen, have been visiting at Elder
Blackbourn's residence at Flora.
Estella Atkinson took a vacation
and has been visiting at home.
The party at Lion Weisbenner' 5
was well attended and nice time
was the result
Those who attended the ball at
Beetown last Friday. announce it the
grandest time ever Witnessed in the
town
Mrs. &, Nelson had the misfortune
to facture a collar bone but we are
glad to.say She is improving nicely.
The owl spoken Of some time ago In
these locals has been agreed by Rev.
Peterson and others that it IS not
species but freak Of nature
Our school closed just in time TO
avoid the bad roads.
Joe Nathan, the senior partner of
Nathan Il Sons, and Gus Posey were
on the Ridge one day last week.
There will be preaching in the Z.
b. church on Sunday eve. Feb. path
by Rev. Smith.
Rev. Tindal will hold services on
Sunday eve, March 3rd.
NIGHT HAWK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
Providence and Vicinity

Come ont OF the past; the present is teemiug
with work to be done; the worlds needs are
They wait at your doer. Be doing not dreaming
Shrink not to days duty; come out Of the past
Come GU, Of the past. it is gloomy with shadows.
gu cannot restore by your grief and regretting,
" nat Slips from your grasp down the pathway Of
Though you weep and lament tin your life
sun il setting,
The past will be deaf to your passionate tears.
Remember a series Of meetings will
begin at Providence naxt 1-onday eve-
ming.
Fred, Miles and wife spent SUNDAY
in Glen Haven,
Marion Prideaux went to the Hub
.on Monday, on business
a little scu Of William Miller has
been quite sick but is getting better.
Tom Hudson, the wide-awake mer-
chant Ut Flora. passed through here
"Wednesday ON his way t. Blooming
ton, looking after business.
Frank Critchelow has rented farm
on Irish Ridge
As -. Valentines Day Is past how
many Of our readers have been lucky
enough 10 receive a valentine2
Blanche PrideauN i getting better.
Crit. Hickok spent sunday ut VIM.
Mller's.
Miss Allie Smcad and VIM Prideaux
spent Wednesday evening at the home
.of Marion Prideaux Miss Smead has
been employed as clerk in G. l..
Knapp's store in Glen Haven for the
past three months She started on
Thursday for her home in MICHIGAN.
to attend the bedside of her sick sister
Saturday evening was the 33rd ami
versary Of the weddingof Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo ketner AT about : O'Clock a
crowd about thirty good brother
Odd Fellows and sister Rebeecas went
Swarming IN, taking with them oys-
tiers, cake and everything good Won
can could think OF. TWAS complete
surprise to Mr. and Mrs ketner. The
evening passed away VERY rapidly. with
music, cracking Jokes and speech
from 5. Kitto that think we all en-
ioyed, after which bountiful supper
was served We feel thankful for the
Kindness shown by Mr. and Mrs. Ket.
ner, and wish them long and happy
life.
1 But what y hfef Drops make the sea.
/ And petty cares and small events
Small causes ana small conseaueuts
Make up the sum for you and me.
SvowFLAKE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

WHEREAS. our brother and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs M. " Burris, have been
called upon to mourn the death OF
MIR. Burris's father. therefore be it
Resolved. That we, as members OF
Calanthe Temple No. 2. Rathbone Sis
tiers, extend to them our sincere SYM
pathy in their bereavement, and be it
also
Resolved, That these resolutions be
recorded in the minutes of our Tenn
pie, and that they be presented for
publication to the HERALD and Teller.
of Lancaster. and to the Pythian Sis
tiers Tidings, also that a copy be pres
ented TO our bereaved brother and
sister. as an expression of our sympa-
thy. Mrs. KATE GREEN.
MRs FLORA VAN DE WALL.
Mrs. FANNIE KNAPP.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

me weather mas dropped a little OF
its severity and everybody is aiming
to get all out Of the good sleighing
he can.
Logs are coming to the saw mill by
inc hundreds. One log made u ties.
Cap Ready had seven logs that made
flfty-six good ties All kinds of lnm-
Der will cost $500 per thousand for
saving: railroad flies at ten cents
apiece. 50 bring along your logs and
keep the mill going.
The donation at the home of John
Harris on the 18th was well attended
Silver chinked around the table and
oyster soup and chicken pie disap-
peared like the mists before the morn
ing sun. Lots of hard work and lit
tie profit IS sometimes the result of
those old fashioned donations that
have been handed down from father
to son from time immemorial. and
yet the people are 10th to give them
up because thay say they always have
such a good time at them.
Walt Gulick and Grant Pace each
lost their youngest child ran0ino-
from to months old. The little
ones were sick but few hours: MANY
others are reported sick and it is fear
Ell It might approach the form of an
epidemic
The family Of Mr.. Van Name since
the 18th has been in the deepest
gloom and sorrow on account of fbe
violent aud tragical death Of their
youngest son, William, now in his
2lst year. The Young man went out
in the evening to DIG out some rab-
bits. and afterwards undertook to
cross brush renee. and in so doing
in solue way that will never be known
the shot gun was discharged killing
him instantly as it appears from the
appearances that he never moved
and the body was cold and riggid
when found about midnight. His
funeral will take place on the 10th.
The Woodman Ball held here the
evening of the 18th was well attended
and was very enjoyable affair. The
happy maskers kept time to the best
of music furnished by the Brodtville
orchestra. A superb supper was fur
nished at the Palmer House and everv-
body went away sleepy but happy
and well satisfied with the eternal fit
ness of things
The Odd Fellows made bee to
haul down E. J. Palmer's wood.
Gus Boldt our Blacksmith has
bought the eleven acre reserve from
the st. Paul Land Go.
The Hoop factory is turning out
gne lot OF fence pickets. When you
come in town take look al them.
the cheapness of the article will rev
.olutionize fence building. Rob Roy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

CRY OF MEXICO, Feb. 15.-United
States Minister Isaac p. Gray died at
7:O5 Thursday evening. Minister Gray
returned Thursday morning from
trip to Washington with a severe case
of pneumonia. A Pullman car con-
ductor found him unconscious at
o'clock Thursday morning. He
was carried from the train on a
stretcher to the American hospital. DIR.
Bray informed Mrs. Gray that ne could
not live the day out He remained I'M
conscious until the time of his death.
Consul General Crittenden remained
with him durin0 the day. Col. Gray
had been i'll all the way from st. Louis
to this city,
Shortly before Minister Gray's death
occurred apoplexy supervened and the
patient was bled, but to no purpose.
The News Reaches indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. / Pierre
Gray, son of Minister to Mexico Gray,
received a telegram at 10 o'clock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

Thursday night saying that the minis
ter had died at o'clock message
was received an hour previous saying
that one consultation of physicians
had been held, the patient being I'M
conscious, and that another would be
held at T. but death ensued. The min
lister was at the American hospital, in
care of DIR. Bray, an English physician.
Minister Gray had been to this city.
having been called home on account of
the serious illness of his son. Pierre,
who has been sick for nearly year.
From here he went to Washington,
where he received some instructions
from the department of state, and left
last week for the City of Mexico.
Funeral of Mr.. Gray.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 19.-The
funeral of Isaac P. Gray, minister to
Mexico, will be held at Union City
on Friday afternoon. The body will
reach here Thursday afternoon and
viii lie in state in the capitol until
Friday morning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
ANY man can take a newspaper

Any man can take newspaper. 1t
is the cheapest thing ne can buy. 1t
costs little more than postage stamp
to send or receive letter What good
does it dop IL instructs you and your
wife and teaches your children. 1t
comes TO you in storm or calm. bring
ing you the best news of tie neighbor-
hood. No matter what happens, il
enters your door as welcome friend.
full of sunshine, cheer and interest. It
shortens the long summer days and
enlivens the long winter nights. 1t is
your adviser, Your informant. your
friend. No man is just TO his wife and
children who does not give them the
home paper to read -Ex.
Mrs. Enpec-' cant understand
how man can love = woman who has
a physical deformity, can you2 Enpec-
"0h, don't know; shouldn't think
less OF woman who was tongue tied
Leprosy has broken out at konigs-
berg and Memel. in Eastern Prussia. aud
the disease has been officially declared
TO exist in these districts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
A TRAGIC AFFAIR.
Actress Killed by a jealous Lover In
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Is. Madge
Yorke, aged % years, a member Of
Charles L. Blaney's Baggage Check"
company, was shot and almost instant
~ killed in room at Seiss hotel Sun
ay evening by james Il. Gentry, an
actor. After doing the shooting
Gentry escaped and has not yet been
arrested. Gentry is said to have been
engaged to be married to Miss Yorle,
and it is supposed jealousy was the mo-
tive for the crime.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
suicide of a Train Robber.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Feb. 19.-Jesse jack
son, notorious train robber, commit
ted suicide in the federal Jail here
Monday night by taking morphine,
leaving note in which he stated there
was nothing for him to live for, and
asking that his body be buried on the
farm of former sweetheart, near
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
In Great Need.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 1e.-The latest in
formation from the Hooking and Sum
day Creek Valleys, received by Gov.
Mckinley is Of startling nature and
indicates that the people must act
promptly for the relief Of the famish-
s,rr r,anr,la
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
Must Serve Fifteen Years.

BENTON HARBoR, Mich, Feb. TO-
George Swearingen was sentencedin the
circuit court in st. Joseph Friday after
noon to fifteen years in the state prison
for attempting to murder August +.
Vitter, farmer living near Buchanan
last November. He pleaded guilty to
the charge. Swearingen is A years
Ala
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

The list Of patents granted 10 Wis
cousin inventors this week as reported
by 9. A, Snow 4 Co., Washington, ID.
c.. are as follows; J nj. Dempsey.
Milwaukee, envelope moistener and
ssaler; f. Hansen, Pulcifer, wrench; +.
h. Heller, Sank Citv. cash-register; j
A. Hickok, Clintonville. door-fastenor;
IL. c. Swan. Oshkosh. tifth-wheel W.
Waters Oshkosh, automatic heat regu.
atiDg apparatus
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
Uneonsiitutionai law STANDS.

DIES MONIES. la, Feb. 19.-Judge
Holmes, of the district court, holds
that the act Of the Legislature provid-
ing for the annexation of suburbs to
Des Moines is unconstitutional, but
that the question not having been
raised soon enough the law would now
stand because of the people sleeping
10aD
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
Brother and Sister Freer..

PARSONS. w. ". Feb. 1o.-Word has
reached here that two school children,
brother and sister, aged 10 and -
years, were frozen to death in Clover
district, this county. They were found
locked in each others arms and the
brother had wrapped his sister in his
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
Card Of THANKS.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks 70 the neighbors and friends
who 50 kindly assisted US during the
sickness and death Of our husband
and father.
Ms. JoHS DUNCAN AND FAMILY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

Last Friday aud Saturday, the
school teachers Of West Grant met
with Supt Nye in the High School
building in Bloomington for confer
enee, sociabiity and general improve
ment About fifty were in attend
ance The following program was
carried out:
Friday
Primary Geog, Miss Mae Roberts
intermediate Geog Coe Wheeler
Primary Reading. ... Eta I.add
Grading Country Scheols.J NJ. Cooley
L. s. History. .... W. Ii Pearson
Evening Session. Friday
Correlation Of studies. 5. i. Pearson
Influence Of the Teacher. Supt. Nye
Saturday
Geog. Y. S............O. W Purtall
Civil Govt. Mrs. Ida Warwick
Literature IN Higher Grades.
Flora Huntley
Factoring Cancellation, etc. Supt Nyt
Elementary Arithmetic. w II. Lyon
School Law......... Supt. Nye
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
Judge Pryor on NATURALIZATION.

New YORK, Feb 1s.-rJudge Pryor, in
the court of common pleas, refused to
naturalize two Italians because they
could not speak English He an
nounced that foreigners who could not
speak the language of the United
States need not apply to him for citi-
zenship papers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

KISGsTo Mo, Feb. Is. A mob
broke into the jail here and seeking
the cell Of George Tracy lcolored), a
wife murderer, fired seventeen bullets
into his body.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

For knowledge Of the money
world read Coins Financial school :
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

Edwin Kemper spent SUNDAY with
his parents near sitter,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21

When man gets married is the only
time in his lite when he has on new
clothes all through.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-02-21
DIED IN MEXICO.
United States Minister Gray a
Victim to Pneumonia.

Returning to His Post of Duty After =
Visit to His Home He Reaches the
City of Mexico Unconscious
and Soon Expires.