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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18
NUMBER 6
School Histories Condemned.

At the G. \. r. Encampment at
St. Paul last fall committee was
appointed to examine the histories in
use IN the public schools OF the country
The chairman Of the committee has
written letter, 1t seems. forecasting
the nature Of the report to be sub
mitted According to an associated
press dispatch from Omaha, General
order No. 5 from the headquarters Of
G. A. r. Commander-in-Chief Clark
son. includes an extract from this as
follows:
After careful examination and the
exchange OF views by members Of the
committee, it was the unanimous
opinion that no history in use as a
textbook gives such an account of
the war period as entities it to the
commentator of the committee.
that no one Of ther. makes any use of
the important pe'iod in our history
aiia ~ Us grea' events to teach les
sons Of patriotism; that the child
without other sources of iuformation
would be entirely unable to determine
whether there was any difference in
the patriotism OF those who fought
for the preservation OF the national
unity and those who fought for the
destruction Of our government; that
there is in all Of them a general tend
eney to enlarge upon and exaggerate
the solGierly qualities Of the Confed-
crates and to belittle the yalor and
achievements Of those who fought np-
on the other side; that some Of those
most extensively used are 50 unpat-
riotic in sentiment as to justify the
most severe condemnation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18
Enlightened The World so Years.

A wire that was stretched from Mil
waukee to Madison overffty wears aoo
IS now being taken down by the West
estern Union Telegraph company and
replaced with new copper wire,
force Of men employed by the Vest
ern Union being at work on the line
n this vicinity during the week.
Think Of what Importance that old
wire has been to the state OF Wiscon-
sin, the nation and in fact the whole
world. Over it has passed messages
OF war. peace, progress. prosperity,
deaths, marriages and births. has
given to the world legislative proceed
ings, court trials, market reports. and
all the principal events of Wisconsin
As territory and state for the past
30 years, What significant wire it
was, and how insignificant it Is TODAY,
time-won and rusty and weather
beaten. it will be carted of to the re-
fuse pile, or turned back to the smelt-
ing furnace to be relieved Of its dross
and perhaps once more to take its
place in the world Of traffic, trans
portation. trade or commerce. At
any rate its off with the old and on
with the new.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18
PlatteVllIC Reading Room

A few facts in regard to the read
ing room which has been supported
by the w. G. L. U. by means of their
lectures, may be of general interest
Since Oct. 1st the names Of two hun
dred and sixty boys have been enrolled
in its register; Of these, one hundred
have been regular in their attendance;
fifty appear several times a week
There has been steady improvement
in the appearance and manner of
those who attend. Better order is
maintained and a better kind of liter
ature is called for and used. MANY of
our best magazines and periodicals
are found upon its tables. Visit the
room, YOU will be welcome, and see
for yourself that here is an opportu-
nifty for grand home missionary work
One hundred and fifty dollars will
maintain this modest free library for
year. Let all good citizens unite
and give it the cordial support it de-
serves Platteville News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18
FIJI" WHIPS jim 6ORB6T
Fourteen Rounds Ends The BattiC- Fitzsim-
mons Now Champion OF america.

I day. Wednesday. at Carson City.
Nevada occurred an event that has
been looked forward to with intense
interest by ports all over the world.
4 short time ago the legislature Of
Nevada passed law that practically
legalizes prize lighting in that state,
and in consequence Of this the meet
ing today between jim Corbett and
Bob Fitzsimmons to decide the heavy
weight championship of America was
not fraught with the usual inconyen-
fence arising from the interference of
officers OF the law.
At Carson City had previously been
erected an immense amphitheatre cap
able Of seatin 1000 people. seats
sold from s. to $40 each and the re-
ceipts at the door Were about $500. 600.
This large sum Of money does not ali
go to the winner Ii costs great
deal Of money to get mp prize fight
Dan Stuart the man who backed the
enterprise and brought the men to-
gether will pocket about 100000
The immediate cash results to the
winner Of the fight is the purse of So.
Gee pat up by Stuart and the stake OF
$4,000 which was put up by the
hackers OF each man-S5, 600 apiece.
In addition the two combatants had
bet $4,000 side OF their own money.
which makes $4,000 more for the
winner. This makes total Of $50
600; but as the hackers who have put
up the stake will.of course. clam that
money. he will receive but $20,00o
Out Of this he has to pay his training
expenses, 50 that net profit OF about
SIG. 500 will be left him, which is
good enough pay for one exhibition.
Bets were freely made today and
many thousands of dollars changed
hands. Both men were in splendid
fighting trim when the battle opened
The following incidents arc learned
from dispatches sent to this office dur
ing the afternoons
Fight began at $50 Chicago time.
First round: Neither got in any
blows.
Second round: Corbett got in three
lieks on Fitzsimmons' stomach aud two
on his ribs.
3:15: Five rounds fought, not much
damage done yet.
Fitz wins; Corbett knocked out in
the fourteenth ron9d
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18
Rockville.

A message by wire from Rock
vile SAYS that Will Jackson, aged %,
residing p miles east, was kicked in
the mouth by horse Friday evening.
Several Of his teeth were knocked out
and he narrowly escaped serious dam
age. Also that John Smith has struck
a good prospect on the old Druen and
Smith diggings. Yesterday he took
out several hundred pounds Of lead
ore and he thinks he is just down on
a sheet Of mineral from to 10 inches
thick.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18

Is it any wonder that man that
can carry eight hundred votes around
in his vest pocket and cast them
wherever his personal ambition or
spite moves him should feel pulled up
a little2 Not at all. He'll believe
himself the political power" Of the
earth soon and all the world but pigmy
underlings. Upon what meat
doth this cur Caesar iced that he hath
grown so great"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18
Townsend Held For Trial.

Not much evidence more than that
published last week was found in the
Townsend case.
Mrs. Snider testified to finding
bullet on the floor near the feet of
Mrs. Townsend's body.
Y. H. Kinney testified that Town
send went to school at Valparaiso
shortly after the tragedy and placed
the sale Of his household effects in
his, kinneys. hands, and that from
the proceeds of the sale he paid By
Townsend's order,fo monument for
Mrs. Townsend's grave, costing from
500 to SIS.
From Mrs. Budd Duncan and Mrs.
Lucy Gardner it was learned that
Townsend was at Mrs. Gardeners the
forenoon before the shooting and had
with him the revolver he claims he
was cleaning when the accident
occurred. Mrs. Gardner also testified
that Mr. Townsend once boarded at
her house and that he was always
very much of gentlemen, always
pleasant and kind.
j. Allen Coombs testified at length
about the tragedy and the inquest.
His memory of events is much less
d;ct;pot tbo,, tbo4 IS NJ Kao.a II
said that after the shooting and before
the inquest he was for time with
Mr. Townsend upstairs in Townsend's
house and that Townsend seemed
much affected though his feelings
seemed to be suppressed, and that he
seemed shocked or dazed.
Ira Bellows of Lancaster testified
that the temperature in Lancaster
the day of the shooting at 1880 p. m.
was so fahrenheit.
Mrs. Eliz. Fawcett, mother of the
dead women, testified at length con-
corning the domestic and financial re-
lations of Mr.. Townsend with his
family but told nothing having any
very direct bearing on the accident.
The neighbors generally asserted
that Townsend was highly regarded
in the community before the tragedy
and that his relations with his wife
appeared to be pleasant.
On Thursday evening the attorneys
argued a motion to dismiss the case.
The arguments on both sides were
able and spirited Mr.. Clearys
especially was highly seasoned with
peppery, Pungent phrase.
The justice denied the motion and
held Mr.. Townsend for trial.
Intense interest has been awakened
and the trial promises to be one Of
the most exciting ever held in the
county. 1t is the desire. we under
stand. Of both sides to try the case
soon, that is within six or eight weeks.
Nv Eu4iIr- .~ral ..I Al
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18
fin Eloquent Sermon.

Dr. f. f. Edwards of the Episcopal
church preached a splendid sermon
last Sunday morning on the text
Blessed are they that mourn, for
they shall be comforted" The theme
was especially appropriate for these
Lenten days and in the masterful
presentation the sermon reflected the
high ideals and beautiful poetic
thought OF its author. DR.. Edwards
Is scholarly and cultured gentleman
to whom it is a pleasure and an
inspiration to listen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18
New Monuments.

The following new monuments are
being cut at the Lancaster yards:
Boscobel-At the Grave of NJ. De-
Witt.
Lancaster-At the grave of Susan
Goble; a first quality Berry granite
sarcophagus, feet at base, 5 feet
and 4 inches high.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-03-18

Mrs. Emily Larned and ). NJ.
Burgess Of Cassville were in Lancas-
ter last Friday on business connected
witt the county court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11
IN THE RICHMOND CHURCHES.
Two Interesting Sunday-school
Mectiuys-Many Pastors Absent.

The regular meeting of this society was
held at Asbury church Sunday afternoon
at $3.50 oclock-Alfred j. Gary, president;
G. +. Rady, secretary. The exercises were
opened with prayer by Rev. S. c. Hatcher,
Of Denny-Street church, and singing by
the school.
The report of Asbury school was made
by Mr.. Gilbert Hunt. superintendent, and
showed q very gratifying condition, with
a steady increase in numbers and in
terest. The following exercises were wei
rendered: Recitation, THE Miser's Pen
n.y." by George Brothers; recitation, Leila
Willis: duet, Jesus Will Welcome Me-
by Minnie and Elsie Bailey; duet Raise
Me. Jesus" by MesSrs. Willis and wing
field.
Rev. w. b. Beauchamp, of st. James
church. made a stirring address on sun
day-School Teaching and WORK. lie
emphasized specially-first, the Importance
of neighborhood visitation, TO get all the
children TO attend the school; second,
the duty of preparation on the part or
the teacher, in order that the work may
be done successfully. He announced Sun
day-school and Epworth League confer
ence. to be held at Broad-Street Methodist
church June "a and Sd. 10 consider and
adopt the best methods for the prosecu-
ton Of the grand work under the auspices
of these kindred instrumentalities or the
Church. Each church embraced in the
Richmond and West Richmond districts
will be entitled to four delegates and the
preacher in charge. Special rates Will be
obtained for delegates outside Of the city,
and entertainment Will be provided Tor
them. The following were the reports
for the month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11

OF them limped painfully along the weary
route. and some of them struggled la
b0riously with the tatterod flags as the
rude wind shook them once and again.
But they marched steadily shoulder to
shoulder with hearts as true as they
had ever been In time OF battle, and
they passed rcvercntly between the
graves of their old and loved comrades.
There was not much cheering as the
veterans went by. Probably an inkling
Of what was passing I'm the minds OF
these old soldiers found its way into the
thoughts OF the crowd. They could see.
II they but tried. that the thoughts of
the veterans were often far away where
the guns We're booming and the shot
were flying thicker than hail, and the
ground was covered with the bodies OF
comrades, who but for that would stIll
have been with them. Memory was busy
with the old soldiers as they marched
yesterday through the dusty streets, and
so their faces were grave and they were
silent, and they saw. better than the
multitude of spectators, or the youthful
militia, the significance and the import
Of the ceremonies of the day.
SPECIAL GUESTS IN CARRIAGES.
The Sons of Veterans were next in line
followed by Senator Daniel. orator Of
the occasion. In a carriage. accompanied
by Mayor Taylor and Messrs. W. H.
Cullngworth and Judge Minor. Gene
raj Anderson. Colonel J. S. HARDWOOD
and Colonel Wingo were present, repre-
senting the Governor and his staff. and
then followed the ladies of the lakewood,
Hollywood, and Hebrew Memorial as
sociations with their Junior branches.
As a whole, the parade was brilliant
spectacle, and its component parts were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11
EMBROIDERY WORKERS,

..o g., saIe of articles that should
force YOU to lay in large supply
such cut prices have not peeh nicn.
toned since our last end-ot-tne-sedSoh
sale:
900. colored-centre scarfs, IL yards
4s eo"f Monte Linen Stamped scarfs,
25c. colored-centre. Drawn-Thread
Csc. '' Red d Braided shams, good material
ssc. stamped Monte splashers, drawn
SOC e. Large Size Tinted Laundry-Bags'
22c.
75c. Satin Damask Scarfs. 2-inch hem
fancy drawn thread through centre
CSC Stamped Pillow-shams, good mus
lin. f0c. pair. a til, nav
15n. Large Size Embroidery Hoops, &C.
lie. stamped Yokss 10 for ~ nnd eacb N
-10c' Fancy SILK Mixed Cords, &c. yaru;
5000 Brass Rings, for fancy work. ic'
Zoe. punches Arisene. colors, 1c. buncn.
&C. Best Linen Fringes, &c. yard. ,voo,
15c. hanks Of Best GerIlahlo"n "'o''
4c hank.
95c. stamped and Drawn Tray-Covers,
-'I i4c
&c. German Linen Hemstitched Tray
29e. Hemstitched Pure Linen Tray
covers, 19c. each. a.
zoe. Colored Denim Table-Covers, ifc'
roc Poster Pillow-Covers. zoe.
Inc Apple and Pear-Shaped CUSHIONS
80 sets Blue and Pink Applique Toilet
soc. White and Colored Linen Photo
graph-Frames, l9c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11
PULPIT MANNER AND UTTERANCE'
Rev. Mr.. Hyde Discusses the Subject
before the Ministerial Union.

The Ministerial Union Of the city held
it's regular monthly meeting i'm the par
lors of Association Hall yesterday at
noon, and an interesting session 1t was
that followed.
The opening services were Of song and
prayer and reading of the Scripture.
These were conducted by Rev. j. Calvin
Stewart. Then Rev. c. r.. Hyde, pastor
Of the Third Presbyterian church, was
introduced, who read an excellent paper
on Pulpit Manners. and Form of Pulpit
Utterances." 1t was splenddly present.
ed. and was given the closest OF atten-
ton. He began at the head of the col
umn and cut them all down, and as
each one fell the others smiled. He re-
ferred to the manners and methods OF
such well-known and eloquent preachers
as Rev. Mr.. Spurgeon Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, Rev. II. De Witt Talmage, and
others.
Rev. ]. G. Hiden, ID. d., will address
the next meeting of the union, which Will
be held in June, and will be the last one.
till the autumn. Rev. Mr.. Gravatt offered
a resolution regretting the removal from
Richmond Of the Rev. DR.. j. Y. Fair. and
praying for Gods blessing upon him in
his new field of labor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11
AROUND THE WHIST TABLES.
Richmond Players Defeated Team
From Suffolk.

AIessrs. L. T. Dobie. 4. b. Elan, George
l.. Borum, and George l.. Barton, of Suf-
folk, Va, came TO Richmond last night
at o'clock TO engage in a friendly con-
test around the card table with the APP
parently invincible Richmond Whist Club.
Messrs. Luke Harvie. G.. r. Tenser, Ben
jamin Harrison, and S. l.. Kelly repre-
sented the Richmond club. and received
the Suffolkians at the Powhatan Club,
where the contest was waged
Nessrs Haryie Tenser Dobie, and
Elan played at the first table. and Messrs.
Harrison, Kelly, Borum, and Barton oc-
cupied seats at the second table. Twenty
four boards were played, and the Rich
monders were victorious, winning. though,
only by three points. At the first table
the score was: Richmond, 1853. with a
gain of 10, and Suffolk; lsl; with a gain
of s. At the second table Riehmond maze
159. with a gain of Il.
The game concluded at 1880 o'clock, and
the Suffolk gentlemen left at once for
their homes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11
SENATOR JOIN w. DANIEL.

was the speakers platform, rose maJesl-
cally above the masses Of the people
the simple dignity Of its architecture re-
wed by garlands Of laurel and by a
-usion Of cut-fowers Of every variety
srewed around its base. The coloIs OF
spring were all about in the trees and on
the grass. The feeling that the dead rest
better in beautiful places is one that
touches the living only. IL Is for the
living. too. that such memorials are held
10 inspire their lives with the memory
OF the lives and deeds of the great and
noble dead.
To notice the real reverence with which
many in the crowd seemed 20 regard the
whole ceremony. considering il by no
means as a show was TO get a cheering
glimpse Of patriotic feeling and 10 be
assured that the gathering was not
made uu wholly Of mere sight-seers, but
largely Of men and women who felt that
they were doing all the honor that they
could by their presence 10 the memory
Of their own heroes.
AN IMPOSING PROCESSION.
There was not feature of the days
programme that was not eagerly awaited,
end the movement Of the column from ST.
Johns church. promptly at the hour set,
was the signal for a spontaneous out
burst Of applause. on every hdnd Sledn-
cd the national. state. and Confederate
flags. and Confederate emblems sprang
from every hand and leaped into life in
Pickering dots from rows on rows of hui
manity.
The column burst with music round
the corner 10 Twenty-ffth street. and
marching thence 10 = street. passed uD
Oakwood avenue 10 the cemetery. It
was headed by a platoon Of police. follow
cd by the chief marshal, Mr.. John J.
Hughes. Colonel Percy Hawes chief Of
stan. and aides: Brigadier-General Phil
lips and staff and Colonel il. c. Jones
and staff There were the First Regi-
mont with their confident and easy swing.
the Rlnes with their perfect alignment,
proud Of their appearance and the APP
riause they received. and a platoon OF
the Richmond Howitzers. under Lieu
tenant Wing.
Next came the grzzled veterans from
Lee and Pickett camps. Joined en- route
ty the inmates Of the Soldiers Home,
who realized better than any one else
what the ceremonies OF the day meant.
Many CO the others in the parade
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11
THE COMING ART EXHIBIT.
Executive Committee of the Club Ar
ranging for 1t.

The Executive Board of the Art Club
met at the club-rooms, Fourth ana
Franklin streets, yesterday afternoon,
with a full attendance. The coming eX-
hibition was thoroughly discussed, and
the work Of the various committees map
ned out. The final date for admission OF
evnihifs had been fixed for last night,
hut fhe committee deemed il best TO eX-
tend the period until tomorrow CWed-
nesday) at ) T.. NJ at which time the jury
of selection will commence their WORK,
10 be followed by the Hanging. Decorative,
and Catalogue committees. A large num-
her of exceedingly creditabe paintings
and drawings have already been senI IN,
and the character of the work done
shows great improvement IN the lnu III
yidual efforts of the members during the
past year. T..
The members who have So I as IN
structors during the past seasC nave eN-
pressed themselves as highly giatlneu
with the obvious benefit derived from con-
slant and regular work in the various
classes The date of private view. az
which time the usual monthly entertain
ment will be given. has been postponed
until Monday evening, May 18th; me
public opening will be on the 18TH, ana
The exhibit will continue during the en-
fire week. An energetic entertainment
committee will provide musical features
etc. during the exhibition week.
II is proposed that the first-foor rooms
be obtained i'm a centrally-located mouse
on Franklin street. in order to make me
exhibit more accessible to the pubic.
The very variety Of the work shown rem
ders fhe collection Of far greater interest
than the regulation art gallery exhibit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11

The pulpits of nearly all the Baptlst
churches of Richmond and Mancnes'er
were filled on Sunday by students at
Richmond College, or by visiting minis
ters. the pastors being in attendance upon
the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr.
Sitter. of Grocer Seminary, preached a., az !
the Second church, and was nearu Win
pleasure by large congregations.
The revival services at Barton-Helgnts
Methodist church continue this week. Rev.
l.. w. Guyer is assisting the pastor
Bishop Newton confirmed Class OF
eleven persons at Christ church sunday
morning. The service was read py the
rector. Rev. Preston Nash, and the BISHOP
preached a strong sermon upon Faith.
pr Starr was heard by an especially
large congregation at Broad-Street Me-
thodist church Sunday night. His text was
Isaiah xiii, 3. DIR. Starr spoke or the
wells and springs of the olden times, that
were worth fortunes TO their owners: and
how. when famine came, thousands of
people could not get a drop Of water. He
satd Gods well of salvation was never
dry. but one day, when the east would
light up with the brilliancy or Heaven,
that well, too, would cease giving out the
wafer OF life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11
THIS rs SCIENTIFIC.
The Combined Testimony of Some
Leading Men Of the Age.


What Is a cough? 1t is an Irritation Oh
the throat and lungs. What causes ~
Congestion. Stop the congestion the
irritation ceases, and the cough Is cured.
But, how to stop the congestion! an
there is where the physicians have always
been puzzled. Some doctors give cod-iiver
oil, others cough syrups. but the most au-
vanced prescribe stimulants. Mature
must be assisted. Pure whiskey VIII 10 IT,
See what physicians say:
Professor Austin Flint. of Bellevue (New
York; College, says: 1.-THE judicious use
of alcoholic stimulants is one OF the
striking characteristics Of progress In the
practice OF medicine during the last half
century,
Professor Henry A. Mott. Of New York,
says: 1.-THE purity of Dufy's pure malt
whiskey (as simple analytical tests VIII
readily convince a physician or expert
should certainly recommend II TO the
highest public favor
DR.. William T. Cutter, State Chemist or
Connecticut. says: "Duny's pure malt
whiskey contains no deleterious or in
furious qualities. and Its absolute purity,
as well as scientific mode OF manufacture,
must recommend IL to general use ana
favor"
Duny's pure malt whIskey IS certain
cure and preventive of congestion. BE sure
and secure the genuine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-11

THE ELOQUENT SENATOR DE-
LINERS MEMoRrAL-DAY ADDRESS
OUR HEROES And OUR WOMEN.
A beautiful Tribute 60 the Former
and an Earnest Plea for q Gonu-
ment 10 the Lattcr-Imposing Pa
rade and Large Crowd.

With pomp and pageantry, ceremony
and circumstance. Momorial-DaV was
celebrated at lakewood yesterday.
The ground trcmbled beneath the mea-
surcd tread OF the veterans and militia,
who marched through the streets OF the
city to the pretty cemetery to pay a
tribute 10 the dead within. The rifles
Of the First Virginia Regiment thundored
forth a tribute to their fame. and from
the lips OF those who spoke there fell
significant words Of solemn import that
found an echo in the hearts Of the thou
sands who heard them.
To the eye the scene was perfect. The
monument erected by the Oakwood Me-
mortal Association, at the foot Of which