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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
sPlRITLEss FARMING.
che Natural Result OF Doing Things Ac-
eording to Old Methods.


To run TOO long in one uneary.ng
channel Of bu mess. man is proae 10 be-
come spiritleks, grows shiftless and un-
snterpTisiHg. lie must vary OF change
+ his methods, make new shifts, 50 a. TO
give newHess and variety 10 his ocupa-
ton, which serves TO stirup an interest,
with a desire 10 see and en- ioy the re-
suits Of ms handiwork This interest
and desire begets energy, as il were,
from whence follow other and often
greater efforts, and, as matter Of
course, something profitable viii be ac-
phshed. This awakening to the
calls Of industry, in ether words, i en-
terprise, without which no one Is likely
10 prosper much il am ~nhere An en-
terprising spirit strives to accomplish
something as much for the pleasure in
its accomplishment as for the actual
need Of the fruits OF It's labor.
With some it is difficult to get up this
enteIprising spirit; especially 50 with
such people as are inclined 10 AXE
things easy" and to "let every day pro-
vide for Itself, from which very cause
there are thousands OF farms-to say
of families-througho the country,
that are rendered unattractive and un-
deryalued by the despoiling effects Of
neglect, and which, by the touch of
little rubbing up, so to speak, would be
enhanced in value and made beautiful
as 'apples of gold in pictures of silver"
Many such farmers, too-as we are
chiefly speaking of farmers-are proud,
and want themselves and families to
stand fairly credible, yet neglect one of
the most essential means of gaining
that responsibility. For next to edu-
cation and refinement in our persons is
that of improving and beautifving the
homes in which we dwell. So. then,
the father who wishes his family to en-
JOY q respectable position in society
should also strive TO have a bright and
attractive home for them.
The neglect of the home and family
often comes of a too eager pursuit after
money getting, sometimes of petty
speculation. sometimes Of too much
concern about pubic affairs and many
other similar cause which detract at
tention from home and home affairs,
and as rule only half work is done ary-
where,
However the cause of this unpragrcs-
sive way of managing affairs. it IS one
that grows and soon becomes rat. so
to speak, that is hard to pun out of;
often il requires some external force to
get one ont at all But again a very lit
tie sometimes serves to stimulate spir-
il of progress. For instance, we once
knew man who was led to make a
great change in his affairs by potato
crop he reared turning out exceedingly
well. and from which he realized good
profit; and this stimulated him to turn
his attention to his crops more closely
and energetically, and which paid bet
ter ana better year by year, till he be-
came quite a prosperous farmer. Al
though the first step in this case was an
involuntary one. we see, yet every one
can voluntarily take the first progress
sive step if they wi and by determina-
ton strive after others, and success will
ultimately follow.-Cor. Epitomist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
me Hot Spring.

Located ID the Black Hills Of South
Dakota have wonderful medicinal
properties for the cure 3frheumatism.
neuralgia and kindred ailments, and
should be Investigated By all suffering
from such troubles First-class hotel
accommodation and baths Tourist
tickets ON sale daily ana especially
low rates on the first and third Tues
days OF each month Full information
furnished on application to ticket
agents O. 4 y. " R'y 2w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25

DINING The past year there lave been
killed IN Burnett county so wolves. "a
wildcats and one lynx, for which there
has been paid IN bounty S725, one-half Of
the amount being paid by the state and
the other by the county. The total
paid the past two years for bounties on
wild animals killed in the county is
Sl,5s4. About 1000 deer have been
killed in the last two years and unless
stringent laws are made 70 protect these
animals they will soon become extinct.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25


time.
tGen 10" Shelby was one Of the pictur-
esqae characters Of the great rebellion. He
went from Lexington. KY. the place Of his
birth, 10 Missouri. and was employed in 2
rope walk al Waver!y. Ia time ne became
the owner OF the factory. He acqu red
plantation. became a slave owner. and
naturally sided with the south. He organ
lied company of cavalry in Missouri and
marched to Join Price. Price, recognizing
in him an able leader sent him back to
Missouri TO recruit a regiment and be made
d colonel de fulfilled the mission, and
uniting his regiment with three others, he
took command OF .Shelby's brigade" The
brigade did good work in Missouri, Arkan-
sas. Louisiana and Texas After the war
Gen. Shelby Induced his men to go with him
10 Mexico and join the forces OF Maximil-
ian. On the arrival OF Shelby and his troops
in Mexico, be offered himself 10 the en-
peror. and suggested that an army of 40,
900 men be raised. Macmillan did not ike
the suggestion. and. being suspicious OF
Shelby ana his motives rejected his tender.
Many OF the Americans settled in Mexico,
others migrated to California, and the re-
mainder returned to their homes. Gen.
Shelby returned 10 Missouri In 1867, an3
lived on his farm until 1883. when he was
made United States marshal by President
Cleveland. He vas S. years old.l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
Blood Is LIE

1t is the medium which carries to
every nerve, muscle, organ and fibre
its nourishment and strength Ii the
blood Is pure, rich and healthy YOU
will be we'll; if impure, di>es will
overtake you. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has power to keep YOU n health by
making your blood ricn and pure
Hoods pills are easy 70 take. easy
TO operate. Cure indigestion. bilious
ness. CSC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
Took Pnisnn.

Chicago, FEB. 15.-Ihomas g. Hous-
ton, prominent resident Of Lemont.
H., committed suicide at the Great
Northern hotel Saturday by taking car
collie acid. He registered al the hotel
Friday evening. The cause for his act
IS not known here. His brother com
mitted suicide under similar circum-
stances about two years ago in the
Grand Pacific hotel in this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25

Bismarck, n. D., Feb. ll.--Both
houses of the general assembly have
unanimously passed resolutions SYM
pathizing with Cuba and asking the
government Of the United States to in
terveue to secure the independence OF
the island
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
FormnIIr nedicnteh-

Peoria, III, Feb. l2.-Peoria's mag
lifieent new library building, costing
$4,000, a gift from the Mercantile IL
brary association, was formally dedi-
Gated last night. and has been thrown
open to the public.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25

North Branch, Mimi, Feb. 1l.-John
wealthy farmer living near
here, and MS wife and their two grown
sons were killed by fire damp, one after
tie other, in potato pit. The only sur
Viving member of the family is the
Youngest son, aged Il years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
To Fight in Carson CITY.

Carson City, New, Feb. 12.-Dan Stu
art has announced that the fight be-
tween Corbett and Fitzsimmons will
take place in this city on March II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
Employs z.75O.UoO Persona.

Calcutta, Feb. 13.-It is otficiallv
stated that 2.75o,0Oo persons are now
employed on the famine relief work in
theditferent districts where the scarcity
PREVAILS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
FATE or A HERO.
Suicide OF Capt. MctiHin. an American
AaNal Officer.

New York, Feb. l2.-Capt. PhIIo Nor
ton McGiffin, the young American naval
officer who Won distinction at the bat
tie Of the Yalu, in the Chinese-Japanese
war, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head at the Post-Gradu-
ate hospital at an early hour in the
morning.
Capt. McGiffin has been at the aos-
pital about a month under treatment
for nervous prostration. He had. BOW
ever, for some days past been cousid-
cred convalescent. and it had been ar
ranged to place him in some quiet re-
treat in the country until be should re-
gain his normal health. The captain
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
Noted Man l. Dead.

Lexington, Va. Feb. 15.-John Randolph
Tucker, d. d., Ii. D., PHI D., statesman,
advocate and dean of the law school q
Washington and Lee university. died
at his residence in this city Saturday
evening aged n years. He was a mem
Der OF the Forty-eighth and Forty
ninth congresses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
a FIGHTER GONE.
Gen. Joseph %. shelby. Of war Fame.
Dies az Adrian. so.

Kansas City Mo. Feb. I5.-Gen. J.
o Shelby died al his country home.
eight miles from Adrian. Mo. at four
o'clock in the morning. The end came
peacefully. The patient had been I'M
conscious since early Monday morning
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
rerrihle Mine Disaster.

Gouyerneur, y. u, Feb. l5.-The Free
man mine caved in Saturday and Will
liam Dawley. Fred Mccoy. NJ. Louchlan,
Charles Larock and John Matthews
were Killed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25

Others have found health, vigor and
vitality in Hoods Sarsaparilla and it
surely has power to hep you also.
Why not Try it2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
A Mnniticent cir.

San Francisco, Feb. I2.-AIrs. Leland
Stanford has decided to Stanford uni
Nersity her splendid mansion in this
city with all its contents, valued at ST.
COZ. 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
Mills start Up.

Chicago, Feb. i2.-All the mills of
the Illinois Steel company's works
at South Chicago have started at full
blast, giving 5000 men work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
An Honor Of Grnnt.

Albany. y. T., Feb. 1.-THE senate
has passed the Ellsworth bill to make
April y, 1897. Gen. Grants birthday. a
half holiday in New York state.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25


1nere mas peen a wholesale poisoning
eli cattle in the vicinity of Almond
John Hagerty, aged 70 years, a ma
tive of Ireland, but resident Of Green
Bay during the last 80 years, is dead
Karl otto Heyer. musician we'll
known throughout the northwest and
composer of many popular ballads, died
in Racine. aged Ga years
II G. Adams, Of Madison. has been
reappoiuted dairy and food commits
sioner.
v G. kratochwil. postmaster, died
very suddenly at Boscobel aged So
years.
Gov Scofield and IS members of his
personal staff will attend the inaugu-
ration OF Maj. Mckinley
Owing to heavy loans to the Russell
4 Miller Milling company which re-
Gently failed. President Fowler. Of the
Northwestern national bank OF Supe-
rior, resigned. lie is succeeded by
Louis IIauitch.
Fire Al Fox Lake among business
buildings caused loss Of SIC. 900.
george /. Hltord, Sr., one OF the
best-known men in the county and
Milwaukee, died suddenly in ocono-
moWoc.
Harold Bjerklien aged five, Of West
Superior, bit his tongue, and physi-
clans were unable to stop the hem
orrhage. lie oled 10 death
Rev. William Wells, pioneer. died in
Portage at the age of % years. He was
prominent in the ministry If the Meth
odist Episcopal church for many years.
Herman Wallrof was arrested in Mil
waukee on the charge of forgery. He is
% years Of age. Herman Stoltz, drug
gist, makes the charge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
Excursion Rates to the Mardi Gras and
Winter Resorts

On account OF the Mardi Gras at
New Orleans and Mobile. the North
western line viii, Feb. 22d to 2sth. in
elusive, sell excursion tickets at very
low rates, limited for return passage
until March 21th. Excursion tickets
are also on sale daily, at reduced
rates. to the principal winter resorts
in the United States and Mexico. For
full information apply to ticket agents
Chicago 4 Northwestern R'v 2w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25

scented:
clayton, Nevada Co Ark. Jan. %. 1895
Eureka Chemical < Mfg Co.. La Crosse.
Wis-Gentlemen For forty years l used
tobacco in all its forms. For twenty-five
Years of that time I was a great sufferer
from general debility and heart disease.
For fifteen years I tried to quit but l could
not l took various remedies among others
'No-1o-f3ac the Indian Tobacco Antidote, =
Double Chloride OF Gold. etc etc but none
OF them did me the least bit of good. Fin
ally however, / purchased box of your
'Baco-Curo' and it has entirely cured me
OF the habit in all its forms and l have in
creased thirty pounds in weight and am re-
leaved from all the numerous aches and
pains of body and mind could write a
quire al paper upon my changed feelings
ana condition.
Yours respectfully. T. H. MARBURY.
Pastor {. p. Church, Clayton, Ark.
Sold by all druggists at 81 90 per
box; three boxes (thirty days treat
menh $3.50 with iron-clad written
guayaps-e or sent direct upon receipt
OF price. Write for booklet and
proof Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co.
LaCr Sc. Wis and Boston, Mass,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25


We have everything Up-to-
Date, i e swift horses, careful
drivers, new and comfortable
rigs, and reasonable prices,
with satisfaction guaranteed,
Picnic, fishing and excursion
parties will receive special
attention. We are located
in the Red Barn, one book
north of Wright House, our
Office is open day and night.
Telephone calls are answered
promptly. Phone number
! /.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-02-25
Cured by Baco- euro and Gained Thirty

From hundreds OF testimonials, the
originals OF which are on file and open
to inspection. the following is pre-
scented:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-15
FUNERAL OF Mr.. ANDERSON.
VIII Be Held sunday-City Officials to
Attend.

The funeral of the late Martin c. Ander-
son will take place from the family resi-
dence, a Hoyt avenue, Sunday afternoon,
at 1880 o'clock. The mayor and other city
officials will be present. The funeral will
be conducted by the various fraternal organ
izations with which he was associated dur
ing his life.
The news of Mr.. Anderson's death was
received with regret about the City Hall
yesterday His was a disposition to make
him many friends. and no man connected
Win the city government was more popu-
lar. At its meeting last night the Council
passed resolutions deploring his loss and
condoling with the family. Similar resolu-
lions were passed by the Board of Works,
OF which Mr.. Anderson was a member at
the time of his death. There was a meeting
of the Cleveland Club last night to take
appropriate action on Mr.. Anderson's death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-15

are all applicants for this place. There was
some talk yesterday of transferring Fred ).
Mack from the Board of Public Safety to
this position, but Mr.; Mack, said that the
talk was without his knowledge.
viii M A. Downing remain president OF
the Board OF Works." the mayor was asked
Il have not decided. I have not had time
TO talk TO Colonel Downing about it, he
replied.
Are there to be many changes?'
I really cannot tell you yet how many
changes there will be. / want time to give
this matter of appointments careful consld-
Grafton. Probably by Monday some OF the
most important ones will be made.
How about the talk Of Colbert being re-
appointed superintendent of police?'
1.-THE the superintendency has not been con- m
sidered, nor will ii be until the new Board
of Safety is appointed That is a subject
will want to discuss with the board after the
members are selected" There is a growing
belief that Colbert will be reappointed, and
the assertion is being pretty freely made
that this will be done.
E. M. Johnson has not yet decided whether
to remain controller or not. Mayor Taggart
has asked him to retain his present position,
but Mr.. Johnson has received a hatter1ng OF
fer from the Marion Trust Company and is
a little undecided as to what course to pur-
sue. 1t is generally believed that it would
be unfortunate for the mayor to be deprived
OF Mr.. Johnson's services in this capacity
1t is not likely that there will be changes
in the Board of Health nor that DR.. c. f.
Ferguson will be retired as superintendent
Of the City Hospital. DR.. Ferguson has been
frequently compimented by the board for
his conduct of the institution.
There is a belief that City Attorney Cur
tbs, City Engineer Jeup and M. A. Down.
ing, president of the Board of Works, Will
be appointed to their old positions. Some
opposition to Dr. Downing has developed on
account of his alleged interest in corpora
tons and his known friendliness to the rail-
roads. Mayor Taggart says that he believes
the Endorsement of his administration is
practical Endorsement of the men who COM
posed his cabinet for two years. This is
taken as an indication that majority of
the chief officials will be reappointed.
Besides James f. Quigley, now acting SUI
perntendent, the names of Frank Wilson, OF
the detective force, at one time superintend-
ent of police: Robert Emmett, Isaac King,
evils" McGinnis and John e. Foley have
been mentioned for superintendent of police
to succeed Colbert in the event the latter is
not reappointed.
There are scores of applications for the
minor places at the disposition of the boards.
They will not be considered until the boards
are appointed, when they will be taken up
by the mayor and new officials.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-15
SILVER WAGES IN MEXICO.
A. b. InEaIIsbee Finds They Have Not
Advanced.

A. B. Ingallsbee, of the City of Mexico.
is at the Grand Hotel. He is a member of
real-estate firm engaged in disposing of
some rubber and coffee lands in Tehuante-
pee, and is very enthusiastic over the posi-
biities of the isthmus. He is a business
man of much intelligence and talked enter
tainingly Of the effects of the fall of silver
upon conditions liz Mexico.
THE rise in the price of exchange" said
he, lis felt only by the importers and con-
sumers of imported goods. 1t has made no
difference to speak of in the prices of home
products, as measured in silver, aud salaries
and wages are at the same figure In silver
that they were years ago. when silver was
at par in foreign exchange. If the salaried
man or wage Garner has aspirations for Inn
ported comforts this is rough on him but
in Mexico they have not They are salts
fed with little, and the Mexican laborer
knows nothing and cares less about the
price of exchange. They are contented with
their lot and 40 not 90 on strikes. They
have not been brought up to believe that
they can be members of Congress or Presi-
dents of the republic, or that they can be
anything else than laborers. We have no
professional politicians IN Mexico and no.
body stirs them up. While free silver goes
very well in Mexico the effect is TO cheaper
wages and salaries, and among the lahorers
here that would mean much more than it
does IN Mexico.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-15
HESS FOR POSTMASTER
SENATOR FAIRBANKS ANNOUNCES
THAT HE WILL RECOMMEND HIM.
Sahm's Term VIII Expire Feb. H.
Assistant Only Onice Not Under
civil Service.

Senator Fairbanks definitely announced
yesterday that he would recommend the
appointment of James W. Hess as postmas-
ter at Indianapolis. This as a matter of
course. settles the contest. as it has been
an unwritten law for years at the White
House that the senator when he is of the
same party as the administration. shall
name the postmaster of his own city. The
other candidates for the appointment were
General George f. McGinnis and George c.
Webster, but the contest has been an en-
tirely friendly and not very active one.
The commission of Albert Sahm, the pres
ent postmaster, expires Feb. IA and it is
probable that Mr.. Hess will be appointed
at that time. He has not as yet thought of
the appointment of assistant which is
about the only place under him not covered
by the civil service.
Mr.. Hess is president of the indianapolis
Lounge Company and has been prominent
in business circles ever since he came to
the city thirty-five years ago. He is now
sixty-two years old and is a native of
Lewisburg w. Va. He moved to Frank
lin Ind, in 1856 and was a dry goods mer-
chant there until 1869, when he came to this
city and engaged in the Same business. He
was member of the firm of Adams & Hess,
who conducted the old Trade Palace. He
was prominent in this trade until 1882, when
he left it to become sheriff of the county,
serving until 1884 For the next two years
he was a bridge contractor and for the
last thirteen years has been president of the
Indianapolis Lounge Company. He has
been very active in politics ever since his
term as sheriff, never asking for any office,
but devoting a great deal of time and as
much of his means as he could afford to
further Republican success He has been
active in the organization in every election
for the last fifteen years and his work was
just certain when the party prospects
were dark as when they were bright.
Il am very grateful TO Senator Fairbanks
and my friends said Mr.. Hess last even
ing. Il have not made an active fight for
the place, because Senator Fairbanks knew
me and what work / have done as well as
any of my friends, and / did not believe
it necessary to send a great many people
to see him. l have made no investigation
yet to learn anything about the appoint
ments in the Office or when Mr.. Sahms term
expires. The postoffice of indianapolis is
large business institution and has a high
reputation for efficiency. / take it that the
best return / can make to my friends for
the honor is to conduct the office in bust-
ness-like way that will, if possible, increase
it's efficiency and make it's administration
credit to the party.