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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-20
PAsTIME OF POPEs.
Chess Is n FavOrfte RecreBtion
With the Present Dfgnitary.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.


From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
We hear so much of the great doings
of distinguished people that the idea
of recreation in any form seldom sug.
gests itself.
Perhaps the last person in the world
to be suspected Of the human weakness
Of wanting to be amused is the head OF
the church Of Rome, Pope Leo XIII.
But even this great man cannot en-
dure the cares Of church and state which
are heaped upon him so heavily, without
some relaxation.
His recreation Is extremely quiet and
dignihed, of course, but IL serves tho
purpose all the same, just as a round
of tennis or base ball would do for less
distinguished parsonage. Chess Is his
favorfte game and he Is said to be
something of an adept. His usual oppo-
nent is Father Giulio, a talented member
Of the Dominican Order, who has been
for many years a close companion ami
warm friend Of the pope.
These reverend gentlemen while away
many a leisure moment porting over
some intricate problem of the battle OF
ivory knights and pawns, and the pope
is said to keep up the reputation when
a former Leo established by winning a
very creditable number of games.
In INDUCING in this harmless sport,
Pope Leo Is not introducing an innova-
ton In the time-honored customs Of tho
Watermelon he has plenty OF honorable
precedents to which he may refer.
Pope Leo X was extremely fond OF
kings game" as 1t has been called, ana
there could be mentioned numerous ex-
amples Of leaders of the church who
were deep students in this line, some
Of whom have left US treatises on the
subject. The name of Ruy Lopez Is
well known to chess players on account
Of an opening which bears his names
yet probably very few of the players OF
to-day realize that Ruy Lopez was a
worthy churchman OF the sixteenth CEN
fury.
A few OF the popes have also amused
themselves playing billiards, and II is
said that Pope Plus TX was accustomed
to. take his daily exercise In this manner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-20

siderable. How often the physician in his
daily rounds finds 1t necessary to prescribe
perfect quiet" in order that the flicker
ing spark of life remaining in the patient
may be brought back to a healthy flame.
Yet in nine cases out of ten that perfect
quiet he deems so important cannot be
had, owing to the noises from the streets,
Especially is this true in warm weather,
when windows must be kept open.
The makers of unnecessary noises in
New York are not confined to any one
class. All are more or less guilty, from
the church people to the organ grinder
and the street peddler. Amy one who stud
les this subject and observes carefully
will be astonished and disguised at the
reckless disregard of each for the health,
peace and comfort OF all others.
If you should go for a walk in Fifth av-
enue on a fine afternoon and all sorts
and conditions Of people were to assault
you with switches, you would call the po-
lice; they would be promptly arrested and
properly punished. What for? They have
not killed you. or MANNED you, or drawn
any blood, and you are apparently none
the worse for these assaults. What they
have done Is to rritate the nerve termina-
lions Of one of your five senses, viz,
that of touch, or the tactile sense, and
through the nerves of this sense they have
made you conscious of painful sensations.
This is exactly the treatment you do re-
ceive from the same people by their I'M
necessary assault on another sense. viz,
that of hearing. But should you ask the
authorities to interfere in this case, you
would likely be arrested yourselfi and your
sanity inquired into This remarkable in
conference.-the prompt protection of one
of our senses from assault. and the ut
ter disregard of another-seems almost I'M
accountable, except on the grouids OF
custom and habit II is simply another
instance of patience and long suffering
under abuse, for which the American pub
lie has become famous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-20

marrow reveries. The turnover collar and
belt were Of black velvet and the dartIess
round neck vest was of white satin
People who shop in carriages wear more
elaborate shopping gowns, for after max
ing the rounds of the shops 1t is quite the
thing to wind up the day with drive in
the Bots.
One of the-dressy shopping gowns saw
was fashioned of heavy deep cream ba-
tiste, made over a soft shade of rose tat
feta. The bodice was of heavy pierced
batiste. with a sleeveless Jacket of plain
batiste, held in at the waist with a vel
vet ribbon belt and full short bow. At
the side of the full godet skirt there was
a narrow panel of the pierced batiste. and
around the bottom entire deux of the game
two inches wide. The hat was of cream
satin straw with black velvet bows and
quantities Of the most exquisite Malmaison
roses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-20

upon the table. whether full or empty. TO
see it only Is an honor.
The subject of a solid silver dining ia
BILE was agitated by party of Brooklyn
citizens, who thought table newer than
a silver service but the odd picture of
silver table with plain china upon 1t and
no silver tea service presented itself, and
the table was abandoned. The next cruis-
er may be more fortunate, and then ex-
preston "under ones own mahogany"
will be marked obsolete In elegant equip
ments. James Barton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-20

boat. Fortunately he died too soon for
this. All this happened in short time,
but they were anxious moments, and I
am free TO say that l was never so scared
in my life"
Then you went home, suppose" re-
marked Senator Thomas.
NO" said Senator Quay, with quiet
smile. eve star. ed for another tarpon.'s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-20

some OF the French newspapers are
busy just now announcing and denying a
rumor as to the meaning OF President
Faure's frequent visits to Havre. 1t Is
freely stated by some that the meaning
Of the visits is projected marriage be-
tween Miss Lucie Faure and the minister
of foreign affairs, NJ. Hanotaux.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-20

From the North American Review.
1t is, of course. impossible to state ex-
actly what part noise in New York city
plays in the death rate and the sick list
but every physician knows it must be con-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

economical and businesslike conduct
Of public affairs By our present state
administration.
The Republican party believes in
perfect liberty Of conscience, nom
sectarianism in public affairs-entire
separation Of church and state, in free
common schools and the utmost indie
pendence Of individual thought, speech
and action within the Law,
We favor the restriction Of undesir-
able immigration, as opposed to the
interests Of our laboring people. and
approve the enactment of measures to
prevent fraudulent naturalization.
We cordially invite the voters of
Wisconsin, without regard to past p~-
litical utilization, to the support of the
principles herein announced.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

DIR. Emmons, New York chemist,
claims to have settled the l6 to /
question by an important discovery.
He claims that gold and silver are only
different forms Of the same substance
jus; as steam and ice are different
forms Of water. He also claims that
he has discovered process by which
silver can be changed to gold If the
learned chemists statements be true
how quickly the vexed money ques-
ton will settle itself. The little word
'.if'' is one of the most troublesome
in our language.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

pl ans that which has the least politi-
cal machinery is the most desirab bic.
A second reason is that it follows an
established precedent. When Grant and
Crawford formed one district the SEN
atorial convention was made up of
delegates chosen in the several towns
of the district. BY all means let the
convention be called so as to be COM
posed of delegates chosen directly by
the people in their several town eau
cuses. That is the fair, impartial
and proper course to pursue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Leading Candidates for County Ofices Sub
ject TO the Action of the Republican Coun
ty Convention:
FOR SHERIFF:
John Fawcett, Platteville,
Henry Kuster, Platteyille.
Horace Hymer. Potosi.
Jud p. Walker, Boscobel.
Orlando Thomas. Montfort.
Jos Longbotham, Platteville.
FOR COUNTY CLERK:
w. L. TAYLOR Millyille.
C. f. Dickinson. Patch Grove.
Ell Grfhs. Little Grant
John Eplett, Georgetown.
A. W Hastings, Platteville.
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS:
Geo f. Budd, Lancaster.
w G. Woodhouse, Lancaster.
H. c. Bryhan
Louis BETTER, Patch Grove.
Jacob Shrake, Wyalusing.
S. W. Rogers, Fennimore.
Jos. Horsfall, Jr., Millville.
Geo Tunley, Jr, Marion.
Thos A. Peterson. Castle Rock
Jas. Edwards, Hazel Green.
d. N. Smalley, Smelser
FOR TREASURER;
Geo. Nevins. Bloomington
Hiram Gilmore, Platteville
j. b. Mauer, Sitter.
FM. wager, Burton.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
w. E. Howe Boscobel.
r. D. Blanchard. :"
W. G. Palmer
II. w Brown, Lancaster
+ r. Burns Platteville.
FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT:
J. c. Churchill, present Incum-
bent.
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
C. II. Nye, present Incumbent)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13
Notice Of General Election,
COUNTY OF GRANT. q
STATE OF WIsGoNslN. /


TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That at a
n General Election. To he held IN the
Nj several towns. wards, villages aud
election alslrtCts 81 the state ct Wis
consln, on Inc IQtSdaY succeeding
the hrst Monday, heing the I'd day OF Novem-
per, A. ~ Aseb the foIl0wing oihcers are To
De elected. to-wlt;
Twelte Electors 81 President and Vice
president ~ the United states
AGovernor. ~ place ~ William II Ipham
whose term OF ONCE VIII expire on the tirst
MondaN q January \. y ls99
A Lieutenant Governor. in place OF Emil
Baensch, whose term OF Office viii expire on
the hrst Monday ot January, A. u is47.
a Secretary az state, ~ place of Henry
Casson. whose term of uffice viii expire on
the hrst Monday of January, A. ID, iss'7
A state Treasurer in place ut SewaN
Petersen whose term of ONCE Viii expire on
the first Monday of January. \. d 1877,
An ATTORNEY General, in place OF William
IL Mylrea. whose term OF ONCE win expire
on the iirst Monday of January, a II. 1897
state Superintendent in place OF John
q Emery. whose term OF once win expire
ON The hrSt Monday Of January. 4, u. 1850.
y Railroad Commissioner IN place OF Dun
can !. Mckensi. 81 attsc term at office will
expire ou The arsg Monday of January A
isa1
ACommiS Sioner oe assurance In Mace Of
William A. Fricke 1s1ttSe teri8 of once VIII
Sepire on the tf> }iday OF january A. u
issi
a Representa- 4ttonErcSs far the Third
Congressional I ~Ce, consisting Of the
counties of ADAM a..Hetu vernon Sauk
RtehlAnd Crawford ttNani ana Iowa
state senator tor tAe Sixteenth senate
District consisting q tine counties 81 Grant
ana Iowa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Sampson whose term of once viii expire on
the first Monday in January. 1887.
A Coroner whose term Of office Will begin
the first Monday Of January, 1857
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTIONS.
NOTICE is further given. that at said Cen
eral Election the following proposition IS TO
be submitted to the people in pursuance Of
the requirements of Chapter Ia, of the Laws
of 1850 which chapter reads as follows
Chapter III. Laws of 1885.
AN ACT TO submit TO the people an amend
ment to section l. of article TO- of the con-
stitution Of the state of Wisconsin.
WHEREAS, At the biennial session Of the
legislature of this State for the year 1893. an
amendment to the constitution of this state
of the members elected to each of the two
houses, which proposed amendment was in
the following language:
'Res0i0ed 6y me AsseBabty. the Senate CONCUR
ring That section l, article 10. OF the consti-
tuition of the state of Wisconsin be amended
by striking out this sentence: Provided,
that his compensation shall not exceed the
sum of twelve hundred dollars annually.
The people Of the state Of Wssc0Hstn reDFeseHf :
ed in Senate and AssesHbfU do enact as I0teO1rs.
SECTION /. The foregoing proposed anne nd
ment to the constitution of the state OF Wis
consin shall be submitted TO a vote OF the
peoI of this State in the manner now pro-
vided by law for the submission OF proposed
amendments at the next general election IN
Noyem Der. 1896.
SECTION :. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved April IL, 1895.
Given under my hand and official seal in
the city of Lancaster. this Goth day OF July A.
ID. 1896
[sEAL.J JOHN EPLETT,
County Clerk of Grant County, WIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13
onr Next Gorernor.

Major Edward Scofeld. the repub-
lican nominee for governor, was born
in Clearfeld county, Pa, in 1912
His early years were spent on farm
and later he learned the printers trade
When the war broke out he was
among the first 20 volunteer. His
army record was one Of hardship and
danger but one which yielded him
distinguished honor. He was pro-
NOTED from private to lieutenant.
next to captain, and later was tender
ed commission as major in the re-
gular army
In 1868 he came to Oconto, Wiscon-
sin, where he has resided ever since.
He has large business interests in
Marinette as well as Oconto. Soon
after coming to Wisconsin he married
Miss Agnes Potter of Oconto. Three
children have been born to them
George now associated with his father
in business, Paul, law student, and
a daughter who died in childhood.
Major Scofield is a man of culture
and refined manner wis is social in
disposition and decidedly popular
with his associates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13
FOR Governor Major scofeid.

The Republican party of Wisconsin
has again placed before the people, as
its candidate for governor, gentle
man in all respects worthy of sup
port. No man in the state is more
respected by those who kaow him well
than is Major Edward Scofield. He
has had opposition but no enemies.
Heis plain, practical, honest man.
He has been gallant soldier, sue
cessful business man, an intelligent
public officer, an esteemed and model
citizen. He will bring to the execu-
tive Office sound judgment and honest
purpose. Others might show more of
brilliancy, but none a guaranty of
greater safety. He is man con-
spicuous for conservatism and con-
science. If elected. as of course he
will be, the state will have a governor
who will be dignifed, careful and de-
voted to the Interests of the people
State journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

The LaFollette boom with all its en-
thusiasm, its splendid candidate, and
loyal promoters could not stand the
whitening, blasting effects of Ed Pol
locks support. The Teller is Hoo
doc. Experience has proven that
what it advocates Will surely fail. It's
editor's influence is deadly disease
germ that saps vitality wherever it
finds Judgement. When once an en-
terprise allows that influence to enter
its life the enterprise is doomed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

The senatorial convention for the
10th district has not vet been called
and some difference of opinion has
been expressed as 10 the best plan Of
choosing de- gates to the same. Town
conventions, assembly district con-
yentions and county conventions have
all been suggested. The first Is the
best for TWO reasons. First. it is the
fairest and simplest and brings the
choice nearest 70 the people. OF two
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

The denomination OF Congressman
Babcock by the Boscobel convention
gives general satisfaction. Mr. Bah
cock deserves well Of the people OF his
district. He is trustworthy and guards
we'll the interests Of his constituents.
His sound judgment and untlagging
industry have given him amuch high
er place among the nations states
men than is accorded to most men
after a much longer public service
than Mr.. Babcoek has enjoyed. He
will be elected by the largest majority
the district has ever given.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Our esteemed neighbour. James G..
Monaham q Darlington, mate de-
cided hit at the state convention. He
was the presiding officer al the biz
meeting "Wednesday evening His all
dress ON taking the chair was master
stroke. Had ballot been taken that
evening for governor, Jim would have
been in danger OF receiving bolt Of
political lightning. lie set pace
that the noted Billy Mason Of Chicago
and senator Thurston q Nebraska.
who followed could not equal. Here
after when the biz men Of the state
are enumerated Monaham will have "a
be included in the list.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

nonresident pupils will be cordially welcomed. Ex-
penses for board and tuition low rext books all
pupils IN primary grades furnished free. portion of
the text books in the High School will be loaned pupils
at very low rental
diploma from district school admits the holder to
the 1gh School without examination Graduates the
High School admitted the State University Beoit
College or the Junior class of any normal school,
For further information call address the Principal
any member of the School Board Lancaster Wis IOWA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

DR. f. Ballard OF River Falls, one of
the state normal school regents, died
suddenly of apoplexy on the evening
of the Sth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

This is campaign Of word-build-
ing. Bryan is a popocrat; Sewall a
demopop; Watson apopulist and Ed.
Pollock Grand Pop Goddlewog-
giles. The last mentioned hasn't ro-
litical principles enough even to be
called dood lesack.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

81 have here" said the caller, "a
short, humorous article, wbioh | have
written. on ice"
I'VE have no facilities for preserv-
ing sneh an article" said the editor.
You will tind a cold storage warehouse
just across the river. Chicago Trib-
une.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13
Republican state Platform.

The report submitted by the COM
mittee on resolutions was as follows:
The Republicans Of Wisconsin, in
convention assembled. announce their
cordial and hearty endorsement of the
platform of principles, adopted by the
late national Republican convention
Of ST. Louis. and pledge loyal, unit
ed and vigorous support OF the prin-
ciples and policies therein announced
and defined We believe that in the
restoration to power in national affairs
OF the party that stands for sound
and stable currency. honest money
with which to pay the wages of labor.
buy the products Of the farm and fac
tory and carry on the business of this
great country, and for fair and
equitable protective tarid, that will
protect All the people and every sec
ton Of the country, give employment
to American labor preserve to Ameri-
can producers the first change in our
great home market, and at the same
time give " enough revenue to pay
the necessary expenses OF carrying on
the government, lies the only hope oil
a returp to our former prosperity.
We recognize III VIM. Mckinley and
Garrett 4. Hobart, our nominees for
president and vice-president. the high
est character and ss-candidates
in who's wisdom, integrity and pa
triotism all the people can safely put
their trust and confidence.
We express our unqualified disap-
proval of the utterances Of the late
Chicago convention upon matters Of
national policy We denounce them
as dangerous in their character-tend-
ing to the destruction Of all business
security and prosperity ana subyer-
sive Of the fundamental principles of
good government.
Ne commend most heartily the able
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

The democratic state convention to
nominate candidates for state officers
is set for Sept. ?, 1896. The county
convention to choose delegates viii be
held in Lancaster. Aug. %.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Gen. Bragg of Wisconsin is promi-
nently mentioned as presidential
nominee by the sound money demo-
Gratis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

A revolution is threatened in Spain
owing to conditions growing out of
the Cuban revolution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Editor II. A. Taylor Of the State
Journal greets Mr.. LaFollette with
the cheering remark: Robert, shake,
we have been there
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Hundreds OF deaths and prostra-
tions are reported as the result of the
intense hot spell of the last ten days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13
Their rirst ouarreI.

Young Honeymoon called his wife q
dumping Ten minutes later, when
he told her she was too heavy to hold
on his lap, and she reminded him that
at dinner he said he didn't ike heavy
dumplings, their first quarrel doomed
up ON the horizon.-Yonkers States
man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13
A Few Years Hence.

81 wouldn't be as eccentric as that
man is for worlds"
What is his peculiar form of eccen-
tricity?"
He has never learned to ride BIZ
cycle"
Great Scott Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Mr.. .. G. Munson of the Vernon
County Censor is the republican NOM
inee for senator from that district.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

And now comes the startling infor-
matlon that the Aurora Borealis and
the X-rays are the same thing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Prince Lohenlohe, the chancellor of
the German empire, has resigned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

II is suggested that primaries be held on
Saturday, Aug. %. at usual time and place.
sGricers of primaries are requested 10 for
ward credentials Of delegates 10 the Char
man of the county convention as soon as
possible G. II BANTER
Chairman Rep Central Committee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13
Change.

New terrors now the cid efface,
Mans wee he can't dispel.
The campaign slogans now displace
The grewsome college yell.
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

MAKE hay while the sun shines"
Is advice often needed.
MAKE love while the moon shines
Is oftener needed
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

National Republican Ticket.
For President
WILLIAM Mckinley,
OF Ohio
For president
GARRETT A. HOBART,
OF New Jersey.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-13

Leading Candidates for County ofhces Sub
ject 10 the Action of the Republican Coun-
ty Convention:
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-09-25

The Penny Press said, regarding
Isaac Staples expressions on the
silver question: -.
"The Saltwater papers refused
to publish this interview, and the
people who believe in Bryan and
silver were compelled to write out
the interview and post it in con.
spicuous places throughout the
town. There were no Silver
barons" to contribute to the funds
necessary for printing the circulars
and consequently the men wrote
them as they were taken down
from Mr.. Staples lips and literally
plastered the town with them.
This action created the utmoss
CONSERVATION among the Repub'
lican bosses of that ancient burg
Considering the fact that the in
terview reported by the Penny
Press was fabrication, it is not
surprising that the Saltwater pa
pers refused to libel one Of the
leading citizens ofthe city.