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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
o. W Statistics.

Bulletin of University News: Mr..
X. A. Kilbourn, member of the class
in statistics at the University Of Wis
consin has1recently made statistical
examination into the student attend
anee at the State university
In 1888, when Wiscor sin was vet a
territory, its people demonstrated
their interest in higher education bv
agitating for a territorial university
When the state constitution was draft
ed in 1913. provision was made FOR
state university. In lS49 the board
of regents held its first meeting.
The materials for tracing the his
tory of the university before the veal
1887, are very imperfect as in that
year the records were consumed in
the fire which destroyed Science hall
A few Of the results OF Mr. Kilbourn's
paper are furnished by Or. Edw. D.
Jones. instructor in statistics and
economics.
The university began in 1852 with
an enrolment Of Co. Attendance
gradually increased until 1853 90 BY
which time it had reached the number
OF 2IS. There was retrogression dur
ing the years 1s60-62, but during the
later wears Of Iie war the attendance
picket up and began to increase rap
idly after the war the increase con-
tinuea (being particularly marked ia
1867 and 1880 until 1871 II, when
az students were registered
fhe crisis 81 1878 aud the resulting
hard times are marked hv drop Of
100 ia attendance ami are further evi-
aeneed ia the depleted numbers which
are g be encountered until 1876 ~.
la THAT wear thecnrollmeat was but
SIC, THE lowest to which il lad fallen
since taewAr After aquiek recovery
IA lst9 $50 comes secand period os
decline until 1853 SIZE Ai this tine
q decisive turn was taken looking to-
warl hatter things. ana ia the wears
following 1858 s8 we see the herin-
niues Of steady and rapid growth
which has continued up to the present
time aDG wSch has placed the unieer-
sitv, III numbers a least. iii the front
rauN oJ western Institutions 81 learu-
ing.
fhis period Of growth begins with
the latter part Of President Bascom' 5
administration and extends through
( the administration of Pres dent Cham
herlain. boing continued under presi-
dent Adams up % the present time.
he total enrollmeNtS 81 recent years
have been ~ follows; lsS4-S5, 4e5s
lSsa-S6, 452; lSS6-S7. SIS; ISS7-sS.
0S5. lSSS-S9, 722; lSSQ-94. 1s9: 1890
81 966; lS9l-92, fa92. lSg2-as. 1897:
lS95-94. 1879, 1s9l-95, 1920; 1896.
la0o approximately The dimiuu-
| tjon Of this last year has occurred in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

the law school and will presently be
noticed more III detail.
Until within the last six or seven
years the attendance from outside the
state has never been considerable, the
numbers varying between 20 and 10
With the spread OF the reputation OF
the university an increase of outside
attendance can be noticed This in
crease began III 1S89-90 In that
year the number Of students from
without the state was So. In 1892
lit was liz. in 1898 81. 1873. The
number Of states represented BY the
student body in 1S94-95 was %.
The graduate department OF the
university, not including the law
school. has attained its present size of
over 100 students almost entirely I'M
der the administration of Presidents
Chamberlain and Adams
The development OF the law school
has also been phenomenal. the in
crease being from SO in 18S4-S5 to 266
in 1S94-95 ana 222 in 1926 after
changing the course from twot to three
years. The growth Of the law school
during President Adams administra-
ton, from 126 to 222 at the present
time, has never been equalled in the
history of the school, except during
the closing year of DIR. Bascom's pres
idencv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

Public sentiment has decreed that for
county clerk. clerk Of the court, and
register Of deeds two or three times
shall generally be the limit.
But no restriction has been or should
be placed on the length of time a
county superintendent may serve.
His duties and responsibilities are 50
great, fitness and experience count for
so much that it is wise to keep COM
petent superintendent in Office as long
as he faithfully performs his import
ant trust, irrespective OF rotation"
traditions.
Superintendent Nye is a man emf
nently fitted by both natural aptitude
AID training to make an ideal super
he has administered his Of
flee with general satisfaction to the
public the schools Of the county are
IN good condition.
In face Of these facts it would be
very unwise to make change in the
superintendenoy We have good
superintendent; let us keep him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

A careful hearing Of the recent Z.
w. Cleo Mandolin. and Banjo clubs
entertainment in our city and an OBJ
servanee Of the street manners Of
number Of the members Of the CLUBS,
forces the conviction the young men
would receive more profit for them
selves and reflect more credit upon
The university by giving their nm
divided attention to the regular uni-
versity courses than by attempting
the role Of public entertainers Be-
sides. until a young fellow 81 stun
ming face aud figure can control the
smasher' tendency in his disposition
he needs the immediate supervision
and restraining influence Of thoaght-
ful teachers and parents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

By local application as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused bv an
inflamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian tube. When
this tube is infla med YOU have a
rumbliDg sound or imperfect hearing.
and when it is entirely closed deaf
ness is the result and unless the i'm
flammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh. which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give one.hundred dollars
for any case OF deafness (caused by
catarrhl that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circu-
lars free. f. j. Cheney Il Co. Toledo. o,
EsS~ Sold BY druggists. zoe
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

In Congressman Babcock. the peo-
pie Of the Third Congressional District
have a representative Of whom they
may be proud. He is sound on the
great questions of the day and coura-
geous in the expression of his views
He is man OF deeds rather than of
words but is none the less valuable to
his constituents on that account
The republicans Of this district can
not do better than To reward Mr.. Bah
cocks faithfumess. zeal and unswery-
ing republicanism hv denomination
and reelection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
ESTATE THOMAS LANGsTAFF, deceased.

STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY COURT OF GRANT SIS. In Probate.
COUNTY.
Notice is hereby given, that at the general
term of the county court, to be held in ard
for said county, at the court house in the city
of Lancaster, in said county, on the first
Tuesday of May, A. D., 1886. being the
FIFTH DAY OF MAY, 1896.
at the hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon,
the following matter will be heard and con-
sidered:
The application of Herman Buchner, adj
staff. deceased, for the adjustment and al
lowance of his final account, and for the
distribution of the residue of said estate to
such other persons as are by law, and the
last viii of said deceased. entitled To the
same. BY order of the court.
GEo. b. CARTER, County Judge.
Dated April 9th 1896 3w9
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
President Diaz ana Monroe Doctrine.

Il FFNiAeHA tftsAA anu 4MD8ED& DN1httAtN.
At a recent opening Of the Mexican
Congress President Daz took firm
stand in favorof the principle Of the
Monroe Doctrine, expressing the
opinion that every republic on the
American continents should proclaim
Ia similar doctrine. The message COM
tains che following paragraphs:
The Mexican government cannot
but declare its Partially for doctrine
which condemns as criminal any at
tacks upon the part Of the monarchies
Of Europe against the republic Of
America, or against independent ma
tons Of this continent, now subject
to popular form Of government
1t is our opinion that to the United
States, owing to the immensely Of its
resources, belongs the obligation Of
assisting other republics OF this
hemisphere against the attacks Of Eu-
rope, II such attacks be considered as
possible, but for the attainment If
that end to which we all aspire, each
Of those republics ought by means Of
a declaration like that Of President
Monroe proclaim that every attack
on the part OF a foreign power with
view to curtailing the territory and
Independence, or altering the institu-
tons Of any one Of the republics Of
America would be considered by the
nation making such declarations as
an attack upon itself, provided the
nation is deliberately attacked or
threatened in that manner, bespoke
the aid Of other nations opportunelY.
In this manner the doctrine of Amer
lea in the fullest sense OF the word,
ana although originating in the
United States, and would belong to
the international law Of this conti-
nent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

There is a sin prevalent in our
households Of which we take little
note, which in fact, we encourage
either by an indifference TO it, or by
m active participation in its folly and
wickedness; the use Of the Word of
God for the purpose Of making riddles,
conundrums, puzzling questions, ana
grams, etc, etc, out Of it. II we
really believe ia the Divine origin Of
the Bible can it be right to give il to
children that they may eonstrue its
words into odd connections, and make
sport and laughter and mental leger
domain from its pages Is it likely
they will reverence on other occasions
what has previously been food for
their amusement 1t is not. and We
need MOI be astonished if the boys aud
girls who have been permitted to
turn the leaves Of their Bibles for
pastime and entertainment, turn
them in after years to find pretext Tor
their intidelity Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
PrIn. Zoe AID the PIattexllle Snrn...l-

Prin. Fox and the PIattevile Normal
Platteyille Witness-ALmA MATER:
| re-affirm all that j have previously
written and must object in part to
your confession.
There need be no mistake in admit
ting new pupils to High school or a
Normal school, even if there be 5, 900
instead Of five hundred. Subtract
from the 500 all pupils below the Nor
NAL department. and all pupils pre-
viously enrolled in the Normal, all
who have entered on diplomas. divide
the remainder by the large number Of
available teachers and the quotient
will not be large. | know OF but two
proper way Of admitting new students:
either after a thorough examination
or on presentation of suitable creaen-
tials. The latter test would have shnt
out number three . who should ney-
er have entered.
1t need not take from four to six
weeks to get mail from Dubuque.
had similar case reported TO me
from the Galena High school but Pc
fused to receive the applicant much
as ! desired papils) until the creden-
tials came as they might soon be OBJ
tanned from Galena- They have not
vet arrived.
! have since learned that number
one entered without examination. and
friends have reported seven or eirht
others. some Of whom did not expect
20 enter the Normal and did not in-
tend % try # required to write the
examination. and 80 the facfs run.
| must confess that cannot respect
in the least the explanation given
number foNr 80
properly belongs in the sefeuth grade I
IN the Grammar department ana the T
breaking up oil tic Preparatory GLASS
could never honestly land him lii T
the Normal. challenge anyone to
disproye my statements. | can fur
nish a record made under i've differ
emit teachers, the personal testimony
81 the same or dare anyone to produce f
him for examination by the State sn
perintendent or any other competent
and disinterested person.
Furthermore | object to the patron
ling air Of the conclusion | plead
Tor no ones sympathy. II is a ques-
ton of facts and notone of -perplexi-
ties My own discouragements hqce
not and shaH not find expression IN a
direction not altogether proper and
Just !"
have no personal quarrel whatever
with any member Of the Faculty and
I'M ready to endorse good work where
ever find it,
Finally have confined myself to
what directly concerns me and the
schools under my charge. | have
acted within my own legitimate
sphere and therefore see no cause
whatever for 'censure. | have not
yet received anything but cougratula-
ions.
When | cease to be candid enough
% speak out publicly and plainlyin the
interests of our public schools then
shall consider myself unworthy Of
the confidence that the people of
have so long reposed in
me. CHAs. nj. Fox.
Plattevile, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

The House OF Representatives have
coneurred ia the senates Cuban res
buttons by an almost unanimous vote.
This ammounts to a virtual recog-
milton Of Cuba to belligerent rights.
1t is probable that formal reeogni-
ton viii be proclaimed BY tie pres
dent in a few weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
RolatInnIn 49,

The principle 81 rotation hce il
pretty we'll established ia Ora il couu-
~ Sc far a several g the Offices are
concerned. State law makes The
sheriff ineligible for reelection and
declares that the treasurer shall not
hold more than two consecutive terms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

ary wilhelm to tsc Ladies' ~ i.ancasf er
4 Ni5uacr's Store
Z A&Ve opened IS iafe
EfN&G with goods of rare DCaHtv
ANA all OFs-to-t'2te.
k0r fbe aged s0Ft Et1pG,
Al8Ek-h0ed r3'f0auS aR4 8aCes
AoSt hecC mine in Stv}e
ne sweet tn0therly faces
have rose 1}f-opcned
ltSe buds th spring
And the teal lsCs of every
Bright bird ON the wing
And the EuvleSt SETS
OF fair buglcs and pearls
To ad0ru the spring hats
Of the dear little girls
Dear Lancaster ladies'
Just give me cali
I arm anxious In serve
Every one great aud small
Everyone shall he pleased
Let IL cost what III NAV
like this fair city
AND am come here 10 stay.
MARY WILHELM.
Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means, after suffering for
several years with a severe lung affection,
and thai dread disease Consumption is anx-
ious to make known to his fellow sufferers
he will cheerfully send free of charge) a
copy OF the prescription used, which they
will find sure cure for Consumption, Asth-
ma. Catarrh Bronchitis and all lung and
throat maladies. He hopes all sufferers will
try his remedy, as it is invaluable. Those
desiring the prescription, which will cost
them nothing, and may prove a blessing
will please address,
Rev. EDWARD A. vii SON. Brooklyn, Y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

Ex-president Harrison and Mrs.
Dimmock were married in New York
city April in st. Thomas church
The wedding was private, only about
thirty persons being invited 10 wit
ness the ceremony.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
Farming ana parry COURSE.

The Short Course for farmers and
the Dairy Course for creamery aud
cheese factory operators, at the Uni
yersity Of Wisconsin. has just closed
their terms after period o. twelve
weeks Of most profitable instruction
to the classes. There have been nine
" men at the university thi, winter
studying 70 become farmers. while
ninety-tiye were taking the Dairy
Course In these classes were stu
dent from many states About
eighty l,er cent 81 tie students ip at
tenda4ce were from Wiseanssa the
remaining number represented many
states far ana IT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
SOUND Money Repnbl,canism.

Call the roll OF states and let us see
how they will stand next November
in the ELECTORAL college under the
flag Of protection and sound money:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
1I7z" for GRIP.

sold p hrusesss, O. preraid reueiat prisa
&c., OF for e 90 Ay be assorted szrept nos g. s. ana
IS, put up ~ 81 % slse only.
"a hVnFaSErs AASeAL Eniarve Revised 1A1fKn FRxr
HuAPHREls' NIB. Co, IN lis WnHsan Sc, Nevs York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

Puzzle Money for sesaraso iastltotsons
Tire matter of apriation@
Of money for pr sea- see Aran i0-
stitutaus contiu ae oane et
contention Il cehgr
Thursday III 0 -pigIeJ
q aate ever Chic prog si#aa n anpfo-
pirate $54a Wr Howard unit rss1s
eaorcd Institution a Washington.
Ii WA. urged tha Howard university
Is both private AND sectaraaaod Chat
as the hoase hal twice placed itself 81
record this session against voting
money for seeeariaa institutions Il
could not consistently support this
proposals u Tine house voted I'll tay
q of the measure howeNer ISL D.
ana To- against. Congressman 3. y
cock yosed against tbe appropriation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
Joan Ioonev- Defendant

Notice IS hereby given that By virtue OF an
execution issued out OF the circuit court of
Grant county, Wisconsin upon a Judgment
rendered ia a justice court held in and
fOr said Grant county. Wisconsin, ON the iftn
day ot February A. D., 1885 aQd whereas 4
transcript EFF said Judgment was doc keteG IN
the office Of the Clerk of the Circuit Court tor
Grant cauntt, Wisconsin, on the l8th day q
March. 81 a 1870. iu faycr 81 the aooFe-
named defendant. to Uc directed 1nc DENY
cred atd On tae 18th DAY 81 March. a. 0.
ls9o, leHy itTol al the right Hltie ana inter
rSt the defendant John I4QQney had On the
UaN SltU Judgment was 50 0ockEted or has
sinCe acquired in AND 10 the lands henslnaf-
ter described. ana VIII. on the
%snd DAY or MAY, fS3G
al enc O'Clock the afternoon, 81 tne tront
Qo0F OF tac court house. Jl taf e1ty af A-fiIf-
caster 0ran. county. Wisconsin. aAer toE
sale sc Itghi1C vendue ana SeIl ~ the highest
and ttst bidder OK buffers Icy casll. of ~
much thel eot AZ WEB he safHclent ~ satisfy
with expense 0f eale aAl tae f4aAossf1s
>crl0ed real estate. tU-wft
Commencing al point 81 tset soHta 9 Aae
uorth-eaSt CORNER at lot 3. BLOCK cas- tn
lower I1dEstE Green village ia Grant CuunsN.
Wisconsin. thence South "a 1cet thence vest
les feet tsence north 81 fest tAe0rc east
l0s fee1 ~ place of begi3lnzue, excepting q
reSerFfnG to himself and heirs the ElGak 20
Use the well ON the SAID described premises.
Sated Shcrlns once, Lancaster. Grant
Cuuutv Wisconsin, tsliS ftli gay 81 AprtA
a. D fSsf VI ~ UN Err. sheriff ct
Grant county. wis.
:. E, SNAtIEY plaintiffs attorney Z. .. Ad-
dress cuba CITY. Wis. fW-s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
Billions conc.

Persons who are subject to attack
OF bilious collie viii be pleased TO know
that prompt relief may be had by TAX
ing Cham berlain' Collie, Cholera and.
Diarrhoea remeCy. 1t acts quickly
and can always Sc depended upon. In
many cases the attack may he pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon
as the first Indication d the disease
appears - and SO cent bottles for
sail by Joseph 4 Bennett, druggist.
have oa hand some keystone
field and lawn fencing az Fennimore
and Lancaster. call ana examine and
get prices. am YOURS for business.
joaN New tlIAN, Jr.
Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
HUMPHREYS
SPECIFICS are scientifically
prepared Rem edies; have
been used for half a century
ntire SUCCESS.
SPECIFIC FOR

NO SPECIFIC FOR
1-Fevers. Congestions. determinations.
2-WOrms. Worn Fever, Worm Collie.
3-Teething. Collie, Crying, Wakefulness
A-Diarrhea, Of Children or Adults =.
5-Dysentery. Gripping, Bilious Colc..-
6-ChOlera MoFbus, Vomiting.
s-COughs, Colds, Bronchitis ..........
S-NeuFalgin Toothaehe, Faceaehe.
9-Headaches, Sick Headache, Vertigo.
I0-Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Constipation
1I-suppressed or Painful Periods.
12-Nhifes, Too ProfHse Periods .......-
f3-CrOup, Laryngitis. Honrseness.
I4-salf Atheum, Eryslpelas5 Eruptions-
lS-b&heumatfsms or Rheumatic PaiGs.-
1G-AEainria, Chills Fever aEd Ague..-.-
1T-Fiies, blind or Bleeding. .......,.s...
s-ODhthaimy, Sore on weak Eyes.
19-Catarrh, Influenza Cold in the BEAD
&o-MhnOping Cough. 5.t..,....-
2f-AsfhrHa. Oppressed Breathing. ....-.-
12-E0r Discharges. Impaired Hearing.
23-Scr0ful8. Enlarged Glands. Swelling
2f-Geuerai Debility Physical v eakness
@5-DrOpsy. and Scanty seeresiens-
&S-@ea Sickness. Sickness from Riding
2T-htduey Diseases, ...--. ..-+..l. .s...
2S-NcrYous Debility. i.
29-s0rc Month. or Canker. ..s....--...
3G-t rimary Weakness, .-..........
3&-Painfui Periods ........ ....-.4.
b Diseases Of the Heart. Paipitation
s5 Eptlepsys SNaS1ns st, NLi4ls' Dance
3&~sOre Throat, Quinsy, Diphtheria AT.
3o-Chronie CONCESSIONS & EruptIons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

These states will be for protection
and sound money, and TO them may
be added Idaho, Montana, Utah aud
Wyoming, which while not Tor sound
money. viii Dc drawn ~ the powerful
force q projections into the RepubIi-
can eamp They Will add u votes
more e HE Republican column, MAX
ing ta round 500 in all out Of A+7
electoral votes tu The Democrats
we max surrender The following states.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09
E~ XECUTI0N SALE.-LooNEY.
&Ns
STATE or WISCONSIN,
COUNTY aF GRANT

4. j Birmingham and f. w.
Montgomery. partners do
ing business At Gfalena, Ill.
and Cuba City. Wis. under
the firm name of VIM Hop
kins y Co.
Plaintiffs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-09

Even some ri these ma, be found tn
the Republican column, Delaware
mere chan hAely Kentucky possibly.
With $50 electoral votes which may
confidently counted 90 fer protection
and sound money. why should tbe
Republican party lower it's LAG To-
catch the superilouS votes of bali \
dozen silver states, Of which two
thirds viii come into camp anyway
because q them protection is of lar
more itaPortonee than free silver.
Pioneer Press.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-14
State Notes.

Lyman l.. Kilmer, of lansing Mich,
will try to sleep twenty-eight days and alb
stain from food and drink for that period
under hypnotic influence induced by San
tanelli, the well-known hypnotist.
Norman Williams, farmer near ST..
Johns, Mich, died from the bite of vi
cious hog.
Sam Irwin, young horse jockey, as
saulted Lambert Melvin, an aged veteran,
at Constantine, Mich. His recovery is
doubtful.
John Noar was drowned in Kenosha,
Wis. harbor while unloading tanbark
from lake vessel.
Howard Love- aged II, of Bay City,
Mich, was bitten by a cat June "a. Symp-
toms of hydrophobia were developed later
and the boy died in great agony.
Edward Hinkel, of Detroit owner of the
Azalia, was thrown from his yacht in q
collision at Port Huron, Mich, and
crushed by the steamer Normandie.
Harry Brooks, aged 12, has been arrested
at Monroe, Mich, for burglary.
One tramp was killed and another prob
ably fatally injured by q collision between
two sections of q Grand Trunk freight
train at Haslett Park, near Lansing,
Mich. Seven loaded cars were demol-
shed.
An independent telephone company at
Detroit has secured a subscription list of
1900 names, of which nearly 5000 has
signed three years contract.