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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04
Gen. Grants Two Tunes.

A drum corps in passing caught sight
of the general, and at once struck up a
then popular negro camp-meeting air
Everyone began to laugh, and Rawlins
cried: Good for the drummers!'
whats the fun?" inquired the
general. Why" was the reply, they
are playing; Amt glad to get out oil
de wilderness!" The general smiled at
the ready wit Of the musicians and said:
'Well, with me a musical tune always
requires explanation. know only two
tunes. One is Yankee Doodle, and the
other isn't."-Gen. Horace Porter, in
Century.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04
An Ant Flfteen Yeara old.

Sir John Lubbock, the naturalist, has
been experimenting to find out how
long the common ant would live if kept
cut of harms way, says the Scientific
American. On August S, 1888, an ant
which had been thus kept and tenderly
cared for died at the age of Is years,
which is the greatest age any species of
insect has vet been known to attain.
Another individual of the same species
of ant lived to the advanced age Of 10
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04
NEAT TOY BALLOON.
This Tells How Any Boy or Girl Can
Make One of Them.

1t is easy enough to make a neat lit
tie balloon at Il cost of only few cents.
Buy several large sheets of stout it's
sue paper and cut them into IA sections
the shape of that shown in the picture,
and of such size as you may wish-three
feet is a good length. Now paste
these strips together at their edges,
being careful to leave no Sits
or holes anywhere in the bal
loon. Trim the bottom off evenly
ell around, and in the neck fasten cir
cular piece of thin wire by folding over
the tissue paper and FASTING it down
firmly. Now provide two cross pieces
of wire, which may be hooked to the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04

With the com
ing of night wo-
men are careful 10
bar the doors Of
their homes again 81
the intrusion of
: robbers and assas-
sins. There are
n ore dangerous
en- e les than
either the burglar
or m urd er
INST which few wo-
take proper precau-
5. A woman NAV
the most magni6-
jewels and the cost
plate, but after all
health i La~ 1900
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04
The HnrliHHtnH"
c. g. & N. r. r. TIME CARD.
POTOSI STATION.

GOING NORTH. GOING SOUTH.
EXP. ex. sun. 6:1S a NJ. EXP. ex. sun. 8 80 2. M.
Accommodation Accommodation
except Sun. 1000 AM. except sun. lbs p. NJ.
- For Tickets, Rates. Maps etc, apply to
E. A. BERGE, Agent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04
Wanted 1t Just Like Papa,s.

A six-year-o1d was seated in bar
ber's chair.
We'll, my little man, how would you
like your hair cut?"
"Oh, like papa's, with a little round
hole at the top."-Chicago Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04
One Good Reason.

Bette Witless-Why does that little
boy always go barefooted?
Sallie Knowa1l-Why, because he has
more feet than Harper's Round
Table.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04

precious possession.
1t is this that she fails TO guard against
the dangers of weakness and disease of the
distinctly womanly organism. Nearly every
complaint from which women suffer has its
inception in troubles of this nature and IS
continually aggravated by them
An unfalling remedy for all weakness and
disease of the organs distinctly feminine
and the multitude of ills that follow in this
train IS found in DR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scrIption. 1t acts directly on these organs
and makes them strong and healthy. II
prepares for happy, healthy wifehood and
capable, almost painless motherhood
Over 10000 women have testified to its
wonderful merits. No honest druggist will
offer something else as just as good.'
While was living at Eagle Rock, Botetourt
Co. Va" writes Mrs. G. A Conner, of Allegh-
any Spring, Montgomery Co, Va, "a lady
IS years has repeated hemorrhages at the nose
and she has never the necessary indispositions
of womanhood.' I advised her to get Dr. Pierce 5.
Favorite Prescription. The lady purchased one
bottle and it cured her daughter. She was well
and happy when left there
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser is physician that is always in the
house, ready to give advice and assistance
any moment, day or night 1t contains COS
pages, 800 illustrations and several chap
tiers devoted to the re productive physiology
of women. Over a million women own
and value it. new edition is Just out and
for a limited time copies will be given away
absolutely FRFE. If you want copy in
a heavy lila cover, send III one-cert
stamps to cover cost of mailing only, to the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, II Y. If you prefer fine cloth
binding, send 10 cents extra, 81 cents in all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-04
Wanted 10 Men

10 solicit orders for hardy nursery
stock. ornamental trees and shrubs;
both city and country work. Bic
pay; steady work; good territory near
home.
|, |, MAY & Co., ST. Paul, MINI,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30
RELIEVING DESTlTUTION.
Salvation Army VIII Open n Depot
for Distribution.

There is much real restitution in the city.
Steps are to be taken by the Salvation
Army at once to relieve cases, of distress
that come under its observation. Head
quarers are to be opened in the Cyclorama
where distributions of food and clothing
will be made twice each week People of
the city are asked to contribute any sort
of food and clothing possible.
Mrs. Adjutant Johnson. of the army, men
toned several very distressing cases that
have come under her observation in the last
few days, in conversation with a Journal
representative yesterday. Mrs. Johnson
spoke of a case where she found a family
that had had nothing to eat for a day.
There were two little girls, six and eight
years of age. The younger had no shoes
and her clothing was torn into tatters. 1t
was so far gone that a string was used to
keep it about her neck.
In another poor household the father was
sick in bed with a dropsical complaint. The
wife had only a skirt, made of cheesecloth.
There were two or three children, all OF
them almost starved. The mother did what
she could to support her husband and chill
dren by washing, but was unable to secure
more than one family washing a week for
which she received 80 cents. That was all
the money that had been in the house for
q week Mrs. Johnson mentioned other
cases that were equally narrowing.
The Salvation Army is one of the most
practical organizations in existence in its
charitable work. Personal visits are made
into the homes for the poor, and relief is
given where it IS evidently needed at once,
and where i y deserved served Many tamihes
good-sized distressed family, and the army
officials would gladly receive what might
otherwise be cast away. All sorts Of pro-
visions and clothing are needed for the work
that is being done.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30
NEW ELIGIBLE LIST.
Result of Examinations for POstOflce
Clerks and Carriers.

The new register list for carriers and
clerks was received yesterday by John L. r.
Steeg, clerk of the postal board of this city.
This list was prepared from the marked
examination papers of the school examined
last August. The delay in the transmission
of the results of the examination is account
ed for by the fact that over 10000 applicants
for the civil service were examined in Au-
gust in the various large cities of the coun-
try, and there having been no special ur-
gency in making out the list for this city,
the examining board postponed the consid-
GRAFTON Of the indianapolis papers until to-
ward the latter part of it's labors. All APP
pointments hereafter made until the next
register list is received for the examination
next February will be made from the list
just received. The list for carriers and
the average each man received is as follows:
John +. Glasgow, Idaville, Ind, average,
1925; George p. Kibbe, city, S9.1S; Thomas
city, 1885,. Clifford II. MayfieId, city, s7.1s;
Augustus Mcfarland. city, 1878; William G.
Bond, Colonia, Ind, 1888; James W. Town
send, city, 84.1S; Horace G. Casady, city,
1856; Henry E. Bruner, city, 1923; Charles
l.. carson, city, 80 10; John A. Brown, city,
8.3S; Samuel Imbler, louisville, $685.; Sell
7945; Ivan d. Deputy, city, 1926 edward
Senour, Julietta, Ind, 1925; Joseph S. Brad
ford. city, 1913 Elwood Rogers, city, 1888
Finney, city, Il; Elmer B. Colley, Acton,
Ind, 76.40; William G. Eckols, city, 1855
William n. Cox, Bloomingdale, Ind, 75.2S
Thomas l.. Woods city. 1925; Edmund F.
Inman, city, 74.43; Sherman HOPKINS, city,
1885; Robert D. Brown, city, 1885; Robert
r. Brooks, city, 1925; William w. Legg,
city, 1850.
The list for clerks is as follows:
George H. Miller city average e. SgSS IA,
w Warren city, s4.68 Leslie d. Clancy
city, s2.6S Claude H. Faulkner, city, SIPS;
Davis, city, $3.50; Ralph D. Udell North
indianapolis, 1866; V iliam e. Privett,
Broad Ripple, Ind, 1850 Leonard J. Bedell {,
city, rs; William II. Falvey, city, 1870; Sol
ONION Keeper. city, 74.SS; Ernest G. Phillips,
city, 1858.
The list for female clerks consists CT He
lena A. Gilbert, Rushville, Ind average,
919O, and Isabel Il. French, city, sl.65.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30
THE COUNTY PRINTING
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AWARDS
THE STATIONERY CONTRACT.
Refuses to Make Public the Figures
or to Let the Other Bid
ders See Them.

The bidders on the county contract for
printing and stationery had been told that
the contract would be awarded at O'Clock
firms that had bid were represented before
the board. The bids had apparently been
opened before that time.
President Greer called the attention of the
bidders and declared briefly that the board
had decided to award the contract 20 Levey
Bros. & Co. w. b. Burford, one of the bid
ders, asked to see the bids to crafty his
curiosity. He said he wanted to see how
badly he was beaten. Mr.. Greer said TIE
bids would not be made public until the
bond was filed, but Mr.. Burford persisted
that the figures were public property and
renewed his request to see the bids. The
board still declined to show the figures ard
appealed to County Attorney Hovey on the
question of whether the matter was public
property. Mr.. Hovey said it was a matter
of public record but Mr.. Burford did not
press his point at the time. However, he
asked to see the basis upon which the board
figured and after some parley this was
shown to him.
room, Mr.. Burford renewed his request to
see the bids, but was again refused The
board declined to give the newspaper men
access 10 the figures and nobody but the
board knows what the bids were, but it is
declared that they ranged from $500 to the
neighborhood of $11 coo, aud that the success
full bid was not the lowest. The firms that
bid declined to discuss the affair last right.
but it was the subject of much comment
about the courthouse, and the making pub
lie of the bids will be looked forward 10 with
for contracts by the commissioners be
opened and awarded in public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30

struction of the new college under the or
ganization of a separate faculty. The facil-
tiles of culture and instruction in the finely
equipped Yandes Library, Hoyey Museum,
with its laboratories of biology and zoolo-
gy, and in the laboratories of physics and
chemistry in Peck Science Hail. represent
ing a total value of upwards of 5000 900.
can be placed at the use of the women's
college.
1T is too early to outline fully for the
public the plans in the minds of the friends
the institution in a year from next fall. A
building must be provided, plans for which
must be drawn at once. This building will
doubtless accommodate about fifty young
women. and will become a part of larger
structure to be later erected, or, more prob
ably, other buildings of convenient size will
be placed later upon the same grounds.
Facilities for physical exercise will be pro-
Vided. ClaSsroOmS, comfortable and we'll
ventilated. will be arranged, together with
sleeping and study rooms and the other APP
1t is not proposed that the young women
should be restrained by any set of rules,
but rather that common-Sense principles
Of good social form should regulate the life
of the college under the guidance of
woman of high culture and broad sympa-
thies. At least two women professors
should be provided at the outset, in addi-
ton to the services of the faculty of Wa
bash College. Doubtless a limited number
of women of culture and position will be
invited to become a part of the board of the
to plan broadly and wisely for the highest
culture of the Young women of Indiana and
surrounding States under the best possible
auspices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30

Last summer Harry #. Huguley was ar
rested in this city and taken to Terre
Haute on the charge of forgery. He was
never convicted, but was declared insane
and sent to the Central Hospital for treat
ment. A few days ago the prosecuting at
torney for Vigo county received a COM
munication from Indianapolis signed by
Mrs. H. c. Sharpless, who appears to have
known Huguley and his wife during their
sojourn in this city. Mrs. Sharpless wrote:
HAS the case in your court and also
the one in Texas against II. +. Huguley
been settled? They boarded with me this
summer and their attorney told me he
account l let run up quite large Now they
are scheming to beat me out of ii, and
will say 1 will so into any court and swear
that this insanity business is all a sham.
They have told me SO and so has their at
torney and that he had to buy the whole
thing and 1t cost lots of money, and Hugu-
ley told me himself and laughed when he
said he was too d--n smart for you. She,
his wife, told me the first day that he
was arrested that they were going to work
the insanity dodge and that money would
do anything. Mr.. Taylor told me HuguIey
was as smart as he was, and that they
are just keeping him here now until his
father gets that Texas matter settled, then
go, so him and his wife both told me about
four weeks ago. This / should have said
nothing about had they have acted white,
for it was none of my business, but / will
give you the whole thing now whenever
you wish it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30
LEGISLATIVE REUNION.
Preparations for Good Time This
Evening.

The reunion of members of the House Of
Representatives this evening will be choice
affair. The evening" programme includes
a puDlie session of the House from 1880 to
$3.50, to be followed by a banquet at the
Grand Hotel. Bellamy S. Sutton, president,
and George 3. Elliott, secretary of the local
committee, have made all the arrangements
essential for what may be termed a 'hot
time" and over sixty-ive of the repre-
sentatives from over the State have assured
the committee of their presence. The occa-
sion is to be strictly nonpartisan, and not
only members of the House may consider
themselves invited, but also members of the
Senate and ex-members of the House. The
event promises to furnish so much good cheer
and good fellowship that it will inaugurate
the annual custom of holding reunions in
the future, as is done in other States.
The House chamber will be arranged in
the same manner this evening as during the
session of the Legislature. Bellamy S. SUIT
ton will call the meeting to order and Gov
ernor Mount will make the address of well
come. Henry C. Petit, the speaker of the
House, will respond and then como the
reports from committees. 1t is expected that
among other valuable documents that will
be forthcoming will be an essay on swamp
lands from the honorable chairman of the
sWamp-land committee. The committee on
claims will also be required to produce some
matters of moment that are said to have
been pigeon-holed during the last session
and a number of bills that were thought to
Ibe detunct will be trotted out to disturb the
consciences of those who aspired to kill
them. But perhaps the most important ac-
ton OF the session will be the long-looked-for
and long prayed report from the temper
ance committee. In making this report
Representative Kratz, chairman of the COM
miItee, Will deliver a powerful Grafton. The
meeting is public and it is expected the
chamber will be crowded.
After adjournment the lawmakers will
seek relaxation from their arduous labors of
the evening by repairing to the Grand Hotel,
where the mayor has prepared an elaborate
spread. Tickets to this part of the evenings
entertainment will be given out by the local
committee at the Grand Hotel from to
O'Clock this afternoon. John @. Hicks is
POSTMASTER and will be presented by Bel
lamy s. Sutton. Mayor Taggart will make
the address of welcome. Henry c. Petit
will speak on 1.-THE House of Representa-
tives,'' w, II. Eichhorn on THE Minority"
S. e. Nicholson on THE Majority" Dick
Miller on THE Legislation of Last Session"
George A. II. Shideler on 1.-THE next Ses-
sion," Luther N Downey on Our State"
Frank l.. Littleton on Our Absent Mem
bers," John ]. Hart on "Our Capital City"
and John r. East on THE Professional Lob
byiSt."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30
REQUEST FOR RECEIVER
CHICAGO BANKS COMPLAINT
AGAINST KRAG-REYNoLDs CO.
Tobacco Dealer Cavanagh Makes an
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Liza
biIities Not Given.

A new step was taken yesterday in the
Krag-Reynolds Company litigation Late
in the afternoon Attorneys Jameson & JOSS,
representing the First National Bank of
Chicago, brought suit against Edward l..
Mckee, assignee of the Krag- Reynolds
Company, Lafayette Perkins, trustee, and
the following preferred creditors of the
company: Indiana National Bank, Harrie
n. Reynolds, Alfred E. Gates, Nicholas Nc
Carly Harrison, Nicholas McCarty and Ep-
pins, Smith & Weinlan. The Krag-Rey-
nolds Company is also made a defendant.
The suit Is to have the assignee and trus-
tees named by the Krag-Reynolds Com
pany in their assignment removed and the
entire concern placed in the hands of a re-
ceiver. The plaintiff holds the note of the
firm for $4,000 The complaint shows that
the Krag-Reynolds Company, in order 70
secure this note and other indebtedness, ex-
ecuted chattel mortgage to Lafayette
Perkins, as trustee, covering Its goods and
merchandise at Nos. Fl and % East Mary
land street. The plaintiff charges that
notes were executed to Harrie N. Reynolds
for $4,000, to Nicholas McCarty Harrison
for $4,000 without consideration. 1t is asked
that the holders of these notes be adjudged
to have no claim against the property. 1t
is further charged that the Krag-Reynolds
Company is wholly insolvent, and has an
Indebtedness of $500 900 or more, with assets
valued at 100000 or less 1t is charged that
Lafayette Perkins, who is named in the
mortgage as trustee, is a partner in the
practice of law with Francis T. Hord, and
that the members of this firm have been
the attorneys and confidential advisers of
the Krag-Reynolds Company. 1t is claimed
the members of the law firm consulted with
the Krag-Reynolds Company with refer
ence to the execution of the mortgages.
me plaintiffs claim that from the time of
the execution of the first mortgage until
Dec. q last Trustee Perkins allowed the
krag-Reynolds Company to continue its
business In the ordinary way selling the
goods covered by the first mortgage and
converting to it's own use with an utter dis
regard of the rights of plaintiff and others
the collections made and the proceeds of
goods sold
The plaintiff points out that Lafayette
ferklns is an attorney, and it is claimed he
is without business experience and is in
competent to perform the duties of trustee.
Further, the plaintiff says he is the paid
attorney of the Krag Reynolds Company,
ana mas since the execution of the first
mortgage been sleeping on his trust" 1t
is asked that Mr.. Perkins be relieved of his
and that suitable and competent person
pc appointed. Pending the final hearing of
the case the plaintiff further requests the
court to appoint a receiver to take charge
or all property, funds and assets under the
first mortgage.
The plaintiffs attorneys will endeavor to
secure nearing in Room q Superior Court,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30
FAIL TO MAKE A VERDICT
THE JURY IN THE INDIANA BANKING
COMPANY CASE DISCHARGED.
stood Nine to Three for the Defend
ants-WOrk of the County
Jury Commissioners.

The jurors in the suit Of the receiver Of
the Indiana Banking Company against
John C. New and John G. Wright to recov-
err alleged damages on account of the trans
fer of stock of the old First National Bank
were discharged at 4 o'clock yesterday, be-
ing unable to reach verdict.
The jury had been celebrating on the
case since 4:30 o'clock last Monday after
noon. Many ballots were taken, but yester-
day morning a consultation between the
court and attorneys was held and it was
then understood that some Of the jurors
had despaired of being able to reach a ver-
dict. 1t was decided, however, to give the
jury longer time Mr.. Ketcham insisting
on keeping them out for the rest of the
day. Judge Higgins sent word to the jury
room that the attorneys would be present
at o'clock and at that hour the jury would
be brought down. Many of the Jurors
looked worn and tired out when they filed
into the box. The foreman, w. A. Bell, said
they had been unable to reach a verdict
and he did not think it possible to reach
an agreement. The other members of the
jury were of a similar opinion. They were
then discharged by Judge Higgins.
The last ballot taken yesterday afternoon
by the jury showed that nine were for the
defendants and three for the plaintiff. The
first ballot cast on Monday afternoon
showed eight for the defendants and four
for the plaintiff. Thus the vote stood
through a great many ballots until the
final ballot, when one of the jurors who
had stood out for the plaintiff came over
to the other side. On the question as to
who. was the real purchaser of the First
National Bank stock-whether 1t was
bought by MesSrs. Morrison and Miller as
individuals or for the Indiana Banking
Company the jury stood six to six.
The members of the jury were: Lynn
Atkinson, real-estate dealer; William A.
Bell, publisher; Sylvester d. Noel, manu-
facturer; John Buchler, manufacturer; Eli
Heiney, farmer; Henry j. Brown, grocer;
William Hamilton, farmer; w. c. Smock,
real-estate dealer; Byron Dawson, farm
er; S. n. Gold, commission merchant; John
Mcclellan, farmer; James w. Hudson,
street contractor.
Attorney Ketcham, for the plaintiff,
asked that the case be set down for trial
again as soon as possible. Judge Higgins
said he did not care to take the RESPONSE
bility of naming a date for trial without
first consulting Judge McMaster, who is
the regular judge of Room l. He said he
would let the attorneys know this morn
ing whether or not the case would be set
down for trial at this time. The jury, be-
fore leaving the courthouse, adopted reso-
lutions thanking Bailiff Expert for numer-
Gus kindnesSeS shown during the trial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-30
Need rs More L. A. w. Members.

The Indianapolis l.. A. w. Meet Club met
last night in the Criminal Court room. The
attendance was not large, but the report of
the secretary showed an increase of mem
bership. 1t was urged that members Of the
club strive to secure seventy-five more men,
bers for the league before Jan. 1, as this in
crease would entitle Indianapolis to the bill
lard table offered by the l.. A. w. 3ule-
tin. If the table is won it will probably go
to the club. The committee which was TO
look after a clubhouse will make a final
report next Wednesday. On Tuesday the
question about Indianapolis securing the
meet Tor 1928 VIII be settled, and II the city
Casino clubhouse 1t is proposed that if the
executive committee award the meet to In
dianapolis. there will be jollification meet
ing next Wednesday night, at which shall
be present members of the club, members
of the Provisional Meet Club and others
who feel interested in the movement.