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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-06-12

The well known Black Hills Enthusi.
asst, Ed Johnson, Of st. Paul was in the
city the fore part Of this week.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-06-12

Committeeman in the various
presincts will pleose see to hold
ing primaries in their respective
presincts IN Tuesday evening,
June %, 1896.
By order Of committee,
ALBERT CARR,
Chairman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
OFFICIAL REPORTS.
Synopsis or the Emigration Com
missioners Statement.
During the Last =. cal Year 340.sGs Fo--
eigners Were landed Report Of
TIE Commission of Naviga-
ton for 1896.

Washington. ". 10 The commits
sioner Of immigration has made his
annual report. a synopsis follows:
During the last fiscal year the arrivals
of irrr~ i2rants In this country aggregated
345.2 67, Of whom 340.4 were landed and
2.799 were debarred and depOrted at the ex
pease OF the various steamship lines by
which they came. or those deported nc
were found to be under contract 10 perform
labor In the United States made prior TO
their arrival. and Z.0@3 were returned
belonging TO other prohibited classes. In
addition TO the number debarred there
were 23s who became public charges within
a year after their arrival. aad hence were
returned 70 the countries whence they
came The commissioner general states
that he knows Of no Immigrant landed In
this country during the last year who -
now burden upon any public or private
institution
with Some exceptions. the report says.
the physical characteristics OF the years
immigration we're those Of a hardy, sound
laboriu8 class, accustomed and apparent
ly well able TO earn "A livelihood wherever
capable and industrious labor can secure
employment. AS 10 occupations, it was
composed largely Of the classes designated
as skilled and unskilled laborers. with
some professionals. The amount Of money
brougkt into the country by immigrants
was at least s4,9l7.3is. and probably was
largely In excess of these figures.
The report shows that the total number
of immigrants over IA years of age that
arrived during the year 5066 could not
write, and rs. 1870 could neither read nor
write. which is 2s63 per cent OF the whole
number. OF those who could neither read
nor write 1874 came from Italy. IL, SIG from
Russia proper, 12,l5 from Hungary. 6,1U
from Bohemia and Moravia. 62a from
other parts of Austria-Hungary, FAB from
Ireland, 1856 from Arabia and Syria and
1853 from Portugal. The report shows
that OF the whole number OF arrivals 49,
466 were males and 130S0I females.
Commission Of Navigation.
Washington, Nov. 16.--The report OF
the commission of navigation for 1896,
afte~ referring to the necessity for the
passage of free ship bill, states that
our maritime rank of the Pacific is now
threatened by new rival. Japan, under
liberal and progressive laws, has just
established a trans-Pacific steamship
line to the United States, and, with the
cooperation of American capital, is pre-
pairing TO extend rapidly this service.
In 1880 the tonnage of American ves-
sells entering the United States from the
ports of Asia and Oceanica was 2s3,3g5
tons, and of foreign vessels, 442, 25l tons
In 1895 the American tonnage entering
was 30s,4s1, the foreign tonnage, G57,-
2oG. The large and profitable carrying
trade. once conducted between Asiatic
and European ports by American YES.
sells, which seldom entered American
ports. has almost entirely passed away.
Our total imports for 1895 were val
ued at 1871 $685. of which $500, $685..
362 were brought in foreign vessels.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
InfOr naiOn
that informs.

If you are going East -or South
and want to know what the trip
viii cost, when you viii reach your
destination, and why you should take
The Burlington to Chicago, Peoria,
St. Louis and Kansas City. write to
w. j. c. Kenyon, G. F. & p. A., St.
Paul, Mimi, and you will receive by
return mail letter telling JUST
EXACTLY what you want to know.
Reclining Chair Cars-Seat free;
Pullman Compartment and Standard
Sleepers; Dining cars serving meals
from % cents up-the combinatio
makes comfort sure, and it will SUIT
YOU.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
a NOTABLE WEDDING.
WisConsin's Executive Mansion the Seen
OF a brilliant Affair.


OF n Brilliant Affair.
Madison, Wis, Nov. 13.-In one of the
beautiful and historic homes of Madi-
son, at three o'clock Thursday after
noon, marriage uniting two of the
most prominent families of Wisconsin
took place. 1t was that of Miss Caroline
l.. Upham. second daughter of Gov. Will
liam Upham, to Mr.. Philetus II. Sawyer.
of Oshkosh. grandson of ex-senator
Sawyer. The ceremony took place in
the large drawing-room of the executive
mansion, which had been beautifully
decorated. Rev. Z. IL. Smith, of Osh-
kosh, performing the ceremony. The
presents were unusually costly, ex-Sen-
ator Sawyer giving his grandson $780,
BOO, while his father also gave him a
large sum of money. Mr.. and Mrs. Saw
yer will reside in Oshkosh, where Mr..
sawyer is taking an active part in the
management of the large Sawyer
interests. The last wedding to take
place in the executive mansion was that
Of Ole Bull, the famous violinist. This
was early in 1870, and the mansion was
the property of Mrs. Bulls father.
shortly after il came into the possession
Of the state.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
Lived Almost "a Century.

Milwaukee, Nov. 16.-Mrs. Louise
Meincke almost realized the dearest
wish of her life. She wanted TO live to
he 100 years of age and she died Sunday
afternoon within three months of the
century mark. She had been a resident
II this city since 1860. She was the
mother Of four children. II grandchil-
dren and ten grandchildren She
was in perfect health Sunday and re-
tired in the afternoon after reading
he papers Failing to come to supper
her son went to her room and found her
dead on the bed,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

quently this is the case. A woman can.
not be happy, helpful afniable wife who
suffers from weakness and disease at the
very mainsprings of her nature. Pity
may grow up to take its place, but love
itself seldom survives where this is the
case. If '. oman will, she may always
hold her place in a mans mind and
heart If she will take the right care Of
herself in a womanly way she viii never
lose her rightful inheritance, a hus.
bands love.
The best Of all known medicines for wo-
men is DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
1t acts directly on the iruportan; and deli.
cate organs that make wifehood ard
motherhood possible and makes them
strong and we'll. II allays inflammation.
heals liberation, soothes pain and tones
mp and builds up tired nerves II pre-.
pares for almost pangless motherhood and
insures healthy children. Thousands of
women who were sickly, nervous, fretful
invalids are now happy, cheerful and
helpful wives as result of its use. All
good medicine dealers keep it and there
is nothing Just as good" ANY dealer
who tries to persuade you that there is
is thinking more of his profit than oil
your welfare and health.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a safe, sure
are tins sugarcoated granules. One little Pei
let . is a gentle laxative, and two mild cathar
tic. They never gripe. Druggists sell them
and no other pills are as good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days Its action upon the sys-
narkable and mysterious.
II rehio,e q once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cent
Sold by J, r Bennett and Stone :
Hassell, druggists. Lancaster, Wis.
T +. Anthony. Ex-Postmaster OF
Promise City, Iowa. says: II bought
one bottle Of .Mys tic Cure for Rhen-
matism, aud two doses Of it did me
more good than any other medicine
ever took Sold by J. T. Bennett
and Stone and Hassell druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
THE CHEAPEST
To CONSERVATIVES

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means. after suffering for
several Years with a severe lung affection.
and that dread disease Consumption, Is anX-
ious 20 make known To his fellow sufferers
the means of cure. To those who desire II
he will cheerfully send tree of charge a
copy Of the prescription used. which they
will find a sure cure for Consumption, ASth-
ma Catarrh Bronchitis and all lung and
throat maladfes. He hopes all sufferers Will
try his remedy. as il is invaluable. Those
desiring the prescription. which viii cost
them nothing and may prove blessing,
will please address.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
s.re TO Win

The people reeonize and appreciate
real merit That is why Hoods Sar-
saparilla has the largest sales in the
world Merit in medicine means the
power to cure, Hoods Sal saparilla
oures-absolutely. permanently cures
It is the One True Blood Purifier
Its superior merit is an established
fact, and merit wins.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
FORTUNE LEFT TO MOODY.
Evangelist win Get 100000 to BE spent
I'm Educational Work.

Evangelist win Get 100000 to BE Spent
I'm Educational Work.
New York. Nov. l6.-Rev. Dwight l..
Moody, the evangelist, received notice
Saturday that 100000 had been left
him in the will of wealthy and prom
inent citizen of New London, Conn, to
be devoted to his educational work in
Chicago and Mortified, Mass. The
money was bequeathed to a board OF
trustees by j. n. Harris, New London
bank president. who died about three
weeks ago. The stipulation of his will
is that il shall be spent under the ad.
vice and direction Of Mr.. Moody in his
various educational institutions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
Aged Kentnckinn nies.

Hophinsyille, Ky. Nov. 16.-Henry
Blankinship, the oldest man in Ken.
lucky, died at his home near Fairview
Friday night of complication of dis
eases, aged 12o years. lie wus born in
Virginia in l776. and moved 10 Ken.
lucky and married years before the war
OF 1872. He was the father OF IS chill.
drcn, IL of whom are still living. the
oldest being past 50 years of age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
I.nmereh thc 10 MIle Kncnrd.

New Orleans. NOV. 13.-James Michael
IS the hero in bicycle circles. Late
Thursday afternoon he made sue
cessful Try at the ten-miie record. He
was paced 10y one seXtuplet, two quads
and two triplets. He lowered every
mile record from the second TO the
tenth. inclusive. The record for ten
miles was made by Tom Linton, Of Eng
land. ard stood Mt 1891 Is Michael
clipped eight seconds of these and
made il 1883 Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
Gold and silver.

Washington, Nov. 16 The gold ex.
ports for October amounted to $343. los,
against $t,s7S.s95 for October. 1895.
The imports were S27,e6i, 93s, against
Si,7a7,040 for October. 1895, The ex.
ports Of silver amounted TO S4.194.33a.
For October, 1928, the amount was 81.
a94,44s The imports aggregated SssS..
t22. for October, 1895, they were ST .3g1 :
ASl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

Rev John Burgess. Keoknk Iowa.
writes; Il have beer Il minister III
the Methods Episcopal Church for
30 years pr more, and have never
found anything 90 beneficial OF that
gave me such speedy relief As DR..
Kings New Discovery. TRY this ID
cal Cough Remedy now Trial bot
Tie free at Bennett's drue store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
Cured BY naeo-csro ana Gained Thirty

Cured by Baco-CurO and Gained Thirty
Pounds
From hundreds oI testimonials. the
originals ot which are on file and open
to inspection, the following is pre-
sented:
CLAYTON. Nevada Co. Ark. Jan - 1sa5.
Eureka Chemical 4 Mig. Co. La Crosse
Gentlemen: Fer forty years I used
tobacco ~ all its forms. For TWENTY-FIVE
years Of that time I was a great sufferer
from general debility and heart disease.
For nfteen years I tried To quit but I could
not. took varIoBs remedies among others
NOT o-Bac,' the Indian Tobacco Antfdote. .
Double Chloride Of Gold. etc. etc but none
Of them dtd me the lest bit Of good Fin
ally however l purchased a box OF your
'Baco-Curo and it has entirely cured me
OF the hablt in all its forms, and I have in
creased thirty pounds ia weight and am re-
leaFed from all the numerous aches and
pains 81 body and mind. IcouId write a
quire 81 paper upon my changed feelings
and condition.
Yours respectfully. p. H. MARBURY.
Pastor G. +. Church, Clayton. Ark.
Sold by all druggists at 81 90 per
box; three boxes (thirty days treat
m snt) $3.50 with iron-clad written
guarantee or sent direct upon receipt
of price. Write for booklet and
proofs, Eureka Chemical & Mfg. ca.
Lacrosse, Wis and Boston, Mass,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
The IdenI Panacen

James L. Francis. Alderman. Chi
cago says. Il regard DR.. Kings New
Discovery as an Ideal Panacea for
coughs, colds and lung complaint,
having used il in nv family for the
last five years. to the exclusion OF
physician, prescriptions or other
preparations
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

Chicago, NOV. ls.At ihe meeting OF
the board Of directors Of the Western
Baseball league ON Thursday. President
Johnson was reelected The cham.
pionship season viii begin April ~ or
-, 0ud Nviil consist Of $40 games. The
spring schedule meeting viii be held
at Detroit ON March 5.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
nomest.. 11erchandIse-

Washington, Nov. 16.-The exports
of domestic merchandise during the ten
months ended October 81 amounted to
S762, s6s, 113. against S631. 513. 565 for the
same period in 1895. The imports dur
ing the ten months amounted 10 s572.
46l,505, as compared with SG7G. 123. 4s3
for the same period last year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
cen. wcrler nefented.

Havana, Nov. 13.-Gen. Weyler, at
the head of the Spanish troops, was
driven from camp by the insurgents
near Pinar del Rio, and during the re-
treat the Cubans killed 81 Spaniards
and wounded 60 others.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
sen>at.onal s.nr. nnnina.

Washington, NOV. IA. Officials az tie
war department. dcny without qua,G,
cation the story published by a Chicago
PAPER Friday 10 the effect that the war
department had called OF railroad com,
pau,es for rates fer the transportation
ST troons and war materials from the
west 10 gulf ports.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
nnckcn,r ArnIcn sniye

The best salve in the world for GU 5,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, few
er sores, letter, chapped hands, chil-
blains, corns and all skin erupti4ns
and positively cures piles or no pay
required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refuud-
ed. Price IS cents box. At J +.
Benefits,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

M, site Cure" tar Rheumatism aud
Neuralgia radically cures from 70 )
DAYS. MS action upon the system Is
remarkable and mysterious Ii re-
moves At once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears The
first dose greatly benefits - cents
sold bv Jose ~ T. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
Non-CitIzens povcotte,I

South McAlester, J. r.. Nov. Is.-The
Creek council has just passed a law
which provides penalty Of SIG0 fine and
50 lashes on the bare back for any citi-
zen Of the nation who shall hereafter
give employment 10 any non-citizen or
grant Or lease iand or property 10 a cit
zen Of the Irnifed Stnfes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
.ynurnalist Passes Away.

New York, Nov. 14.-John Y. Fister,
secretary Of the New Jersey republican
state com mittee, and editor of several
of the Leslie publications, died at his
home in Newark, n. j., Friday after
noon of pnuemonia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

Il escaped being confirmed dys
peptie by taxing Aver Pills in time.
This is the experience Of many.
Ayers Pills whether as an atter-din-
ner pill or as remedy for liver com
plant. indigestion, hatuleney. water
braSh, and nausea. are invaluable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

A cup Of muddy coffee is not whole
some, neither is a bottle of muddy
medicine. One way to know a re-
liable and skillfully-prepared blood
purifier is by its freedom from
sediment. Ayers Sarsaparilla is al
ways bright and sparkling, because
it is an extract ard not concoction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

Halls Hair Remover i pronounced
the best preparation made for the
thickenir z and the growth of the hair
and restoring that which j. gray to
its original color
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
A JeaIous PrInt.r,s Deed.

Gleuwood Springs, Col, Nov. 10
James i. Spurrier, printer, on Sunday
shot and probably fatally wounded Miss
Nina Cornell and slightly wounded
James +. Wilson. her escort, and then
sent a bullet through his own heart.
jealousy was the cause,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

Washington, NOV. 14.--Admiral Ram
eey, chief of the bureau of navigation
in his annual report says that more
than II per cent. Of the enlisted men
Of our navy are now American citizens,
and more than So per cent. of the APP
prentice boys are American born.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
RnrnI Freo peIirerr.

Washington, Nov. l4.-Rural free de.
livery has been established at sur
Prairie, in Dane county, Wis. The ex.
pertinent will be tried with four carriers
there.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

WILL OPEN THE MINES.
Big Deal win give Work to Thousands
on the Mesaba Range.

on the Mesaba Range.
Duluth, Mimi, Nov. 14.--It is Off
cially announced here that the Rookie
teller iron syndicate has sold 100000
worth of Minnesota ore, to be delivered
next season. and 10000 tons of Spanish
American ore. This will enable the I'M
foreground mines on the Niesaba range
TO resume operations at once. and will
give employment TO thousands of men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
.renmer CO. A.hnrn.

Conneaut. o., Nov. 1.-THE steamer
Wallula, ore laden from Ashland, Wis.
to this place, and valued At SOC, 900, vent
ashore while trying to make this port
Two sailors were drowned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
ESTRAY-Colt.

Taken UP by the undersig ed on his prem
Uses on section IS township 3. range in the
town OF Waterloo Grant county, Wisconsin.
one mile north of Burton. on or about Oct. ?,
1895. one tvo-year-eld colt, black with one
white foot The owner is requested to prove
property. pay -harges and take said stray
sUay JoHS P0TTHB>
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
murderer Gets rwenty-rive wears.

Chicago, Nov. l4.-Chares Nelson.
who shot and killed his wife, Augusta.
on August ~ last. was sentenced to -
years in the penitentiary by Judge
Clifford Friday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
Going to Mexico,

Flagstaff, A. T.. Nov. 1.-THE Lowell
astronomical observatory. which was
established here in 1894 for the study
of the planets. especially Mars, is in
process OF removal to the City of Mex
leo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26
Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke yonr !.
AWAY

T9 he truthful startling title Of book abopt
b-,i -, Cne ohly harmless guarantee to-
san I use No To-Bac." Braces NJ nico 1tlu
MED nerves. eliminates nicotine paiSons
ylgor. Positive cure or mene,- 80" ,es NJ dn1
Sq y ana guaranteed by Stone & Hasseii.
-,l Iso9h az druggists or mailed free. Address
randolph st, New York 10 Snruee ST -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

Disease attacks the weak and de-
bilitated. Keep yourself healthy and
strong by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-26

Hoods Pills are easy TO take easy
to operate. Cure indigestion, head
ache.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
uNINTENDED HuMoR.
Pupils Of Fhbiia Schn0ls Make Some As
iNnIkiLlnK Niisaakes. -

Pupils Of rhbiis Schn0ls Make Some As.
Consisting Mistakes.
Since wit" has 0ren defined by Noah
WNbFtcr M the delicious association Of
objects not usually connected, 50 Hs 10
produce n pleasant SURPRISE" may not
the pupils OF public schools who gave the
following answers to their examinations
lay claim to It? asks the Philadelphia
American The record here given Is
bona ilde, having hon read rontly at
the graduation exercises Of one OF tile
leading grammar schools of Boston:
who were the pilgrlms2"
IA dirty, filthy @t who lived under
the ground"
Name u domestic animal useful for
clothing and describe Its habits"
"The, OK. Hc don't hive any habits
because he lives In stable"
M you were travelling across tho des-
CIT, where would you choose TO rest?"
II would rest on Il stool"
Mention five races OF men"
Men, women. children and babies"
Describe the white race, and show
that 1t Is superior to other rncos."
~ white man will nod Mt you when he
meets You on tho street"
"Of what Is the surface OF the earth
composed?"
'sDlTI unu people. ~ ... ~
Name fruit which Inns its seed on
the outside"
"a Sncd-cakc."
"Nanc five forms OF water"
"Hot wafer cold water. faucet water,
well water md Ice water"
Name and locate the Ave senses"
The eyes are In the northern part of
the fare and the mouth In the southern"
who were the mound builders?"
History cannot answe this question.
Science only can
Define 'IIlnch' and use 1t In SEN
tence.'
"lTlInch, to shrink. Flannel nInches
when Il Is washed"
BY what Is the carth surrounded and
by what Is 1t llchted?"
at Is surrounded by winter and lighted
by gas and electricity" tl
name six animals of the arctic zone"
'"rhce polar bears and three seals"
what Is yenstr"
Yeast IA vegetable flying nbout In
the air and hitching itself onto any
thing"
why do you open the hampers in n
stove when lighting q flro2"
To let the oxygen In and the nitrogen
out"
What did the constitution do for the
coutry?"
1T gnve the President head"
What are the last teeth that come to
man?"
False teeth"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

She was an awtully swell woman, ex-
qulsite OF makeup and languishIng OF
manner. The children watched her and
listened to her as she converscd with
their mamma, evidently with wonder
and admiration. A little tot OF three
years atood haIf-concealcd behind her
mothers Skirts and bashfrIly regarded
the fashionable visitor. The latter
finally got hold of the childish hand
and putted 1t gently, smilingly dis
playing her own dazzling fingers:
Haven't You got anything to say to
me, my Child?"
".ftS ma 'm-lf 90 neasc." III q
THAT'S dear! NoW,what Is It? Some
thing nice, Isn't it?"
did oo-" Ei-
"Yes, dcar?'H
did 90 ever make mud ples?"-
Pittsburgh Dispatch. te