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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-09-09

a habitation close by it and thus be-
come the first settlers Of Lancaster.
That spring was for many years
the sufficient water supply of the viii
lage that grew up about the site of
the Dudley cabin. In later years it
determined the location of the Lam
caster wooden mills and excelsior fac
tory. From its abundant flow the
sturdy frontiersmen Henry Bushnell
Aaron Boice and G. NJ. Price drank
from it the Tavern was supplied
in 1887 where Ira Brunson. Geo. Cox
and John S. Fletcher boarded; from
it the soup kettle Of the famous
''Jetty," the cook. was replenished
and from it Capt. Reed, ..Old Human
Nature, got portion Of the ''mys-
tories Of pudding and blackberry
pies
This spring and Aunt Polly's''
spring further down the valley con-
tinued to supply the growing village
with water until early in the 40's.
probably in 1912, a well was dug
where the city fountain is now locat-
ed Soon after other wells were dug.
one where the Wright House stands
and another on the lot of the Herald
office building-the old Mansion
House. About the same time j. Allen
Barber built cistern at his residence,
cementing directly on the clay.
Lancaster's first system of water
works originated about this time. 1t
consisted Of boards or planks made
into kind Of Sled on which to haul
barrel Of water. The continuance
was called "slide" Uncle ST. Clair
was the proprietor of this movable
system and with an OK. pony or yoke
of steers TO draw it, supplied his Gus
toners with 1.-The best water on
earth.
As the village grew. wells became
more ommon and along in the fifties
cisterns of the modern style were con
strueted. According to the most re-
liable information attainable the first
bricked and arched cistern was put III
for John b. Calls, and John Sho-
walter, father Of the editor Of the
Herald, was the builder. That was
about 1852 Jos. Nathan dug the
cistern and carried brick and mortar
for it, A cistern made like Jug"
was a great curiosity at the time ana
not few doubted the possibility Of
making such a thing. The story is
related that when the wall Of the first
one was being laid, J Allen Barber
with many others watched the process
Of drawing in the arch Barber
studied little while and exclaimed
with characteristic emphasis. "Sho-
walter, how the devil can YOU do
that and keep the wall from caving
in?" The answer came MIR Barber,
we have to soak the brick over night
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-09-09
Total

The system proposed was practi-
cally what we have now except that
not so much piping was provided for
as has been laid.
On resolution offered by Judge
Clementson the council were request
ed to purchase the Grswold spring
and the needed amount Of land at once
if it could be bought at a reasonable
figure John Schreiner made mo-
ton that the council be asked to call
special election for the purpose Of
Continued on Page F'oar
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-09-09
StOry:-2st-:Spri0Q.
CHAPTER I.

The fan Of waters. and the song OF birds.
And hills that echo To the distant nerds,
Are laxuries eXcelling all the glare
The world can boast.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-09-09

the beginning Of that opposition that
later on became 50 bitter and deter
mined
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-09-09

PRINdS have differ
eut origins To most
Of Us they blend well
with the picture Of
hill. dale and shady
woods, and sunny
plains. and liquid
lapse Of murmuring
streams The drop
Of Indian blood with
in u responds to
the touch of widest
nature. and whenever
we look backward the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-09-09

Well, well the world must turn upon its
axis,
And all mankind turn with it heads or tails,
And live and die make love and pay our
taxes.
And as the veering wind shifts, shift our
sails
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-09-09

Continued on Page Foar.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
Bexin the Fight at Once.

Republican senators who desire a tariff
bill upon which the party may hope to
safely appeal to the people in this year 8
campaigns and next should make their
fight promptly against the more objection
sb!e Of the numerous Aldrich amendments
The Arm opposition Of the House IL prom
tsed. but too much ought not to be left to
conference. IL was in that way the Senate
amendments to the Wilson bill were nailed
to that measure.
The Senate had the Wilson bill under
consideration for weeks. Many of the
changes proposed were not acceptable to
leading democratic Senators. but those
eenators the debate progressed were
ca1oled in one way or another to forego
vigorous opposition at the time. The cry
OF the mans gers was. Let's get the bill
oot OF here and into conference. and then
Wen straishten ont differences" Tho
managers had their way. The bill. carry
ting . lot Of things to which many demo-
Evening star., 1897-05-27

cratic Senators objected, was finally sent
to conference, and then the so-cailed con-
servative democrats. who had wrought all
the changes In the bill, brought their fists
down on the table and announced that 1t
must be the Senate bill. or nothing. The
House conferees put up the stubborn fight
promised but In the end they had to yield.
And so 1t will be with the Dingiey bill
unless those republican Senators who see
the dangers of the Aldrich amendments
and want them defeated unite in vigorous
opposition and defeat all of those the most
dangerous as they come up. They too will
be appealed to to help hurry the bill
through the Senate and into conference,
under promise that all will be made square
there The House is entirely sincere in its
opposition to these Aldrich amendments.
but II the bill should come back with those
amendments attached, the House would be
at a great disadvantage For then it would
be In the power of Mr.. Aldrich to raise his
hands and cry cut against men standing in
the way. as he would charge. of the only
bill capable Of passing the Senate. and
standing in the way therefore of a return
of confidence and prosperity. And that is
stances would do.
1t Is highly desirable that the tariff ques-
tion shall be disposed Of at as early a day
as possible. But still more desirable than
that is it that when disposed Of the ques-
tion shall not return to plague the repuD-
lican party and the country. A weeks
time now spent In defeating Trust schedules
will be worth years time spent in trying
to explain and soften the effect of con-
spicuous Trust grabs after they have been
made.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
4 Gauay Disclaimer.

The effort of Japan and it's representa-
tives in this country to discredit the gen
eral belief that Hawaii Is being regarded by
the government at Toxic with envious eyes
has at last been carried to the point Of
utter absurdity. Marquis Ito special rep
resentative Of the Emperor at the Queens
jubilee in London, was interviewed in Mon
tresl yesterday and declared that the talk
In this country about the desire Of Japan
to annex Hawaii is foolish, and that
Japan would not have Hawaii if 1t could
be had for the asking" A moments con-
siieration OF this assertion suffices to
demonstrate Its absurdity. Japan is an ex
parding power She has recently emerged
from the conservatism Of the far east, de-
feated one of the greatest of nations in
war. and opened her gates to progress and
invention. She las sent forth immigrants
to the most attractive spots to obtain
closer touch with the rest of the world.
The only substantial fruit obtained from
the war with China was Formosa. which
has since proved thorn In the flesh Of
the body polite of Japan. bringing an IN
heritance of rebellion and death. Formosa
possesses a rretched and deadly climate.
Its people are unruly and in the effort to
establish her authority Japan has wasted
more lives than were lost in the entire
campaign in Corea. Even when pacifisd
F0rmosa cannot prove nearly valuable
and attractive a colony as Hawaii. The
latter possesses a fire climate, better than
that of Japan and immeasurably superior
10 that of ForrIosa. The general condi-
tons of Hawaii perfectly adapted to
the japanese temperament. the agricui-
tural possibilities are attractive. and al
ready these factors have received acknowl-
edgment in the dispatching Of thousands
OF Japanese laborers and other colonists to
the islands. with such success that even
now the government at Toxic is making
strenuous efforts to preserve all possible
advantages arising from the immigration
treaty with Hawaii. AS outlet for rhe
colonizing tendencies of this people just
awakening from the Iethargy Of centuries
Of isolation Hawaii is ideal. And In the
face of tkese plain conditions. which are
unquestionably appreciated by the progress
sive government at Toxic, the representa-
tives OF that government here ridicule the
warnings put forth by America and by
the urdeniable developments Of the day
and the special ambassador In passing en-
phasizes the pretense of Indifference by
asserting that Japan would not take
HawaiI as gift, England wants Hawaii
and would he willing to pay literally for
it. without doubt. The United States wants
Hawaii ard will in due course of time ac-
quire that valuable possession through the
mutual desir"s of both peoples. And Japan
wants Hawaii quite badly as does either
of these nations. and it is child's play for
her agents 10 ridicule the proposition.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
The Insurgent Army.

The Stars special correspondent. Mr..
Pepper notes in Havana an effort to i'm
press Mr.. Calhoun with the statement that
the property owners in Cuba are not in the
field with weapons in their hands. They
have felt the grinding effects of Spanish
rule. and they are anxious for 1t to come
to ar end but they are not fighting to help
bring it to an end. 1t Is represented that
the insIrgent army is made up of men
withou. property. negro ces and adventures,
and that, as a consequence, the men with
property who are at home fear almost as
much they do the Spanish rule the kind
of government they think will be likely to
fellow insurgent success
Let it be granted that the majority of the
men IN arms in Cuba against Spain are
not Zen of fortune. Is that a reflection,
upon the justice of the Cuban cause? Who
fought the war of the revolution in this
country? Not the men of large property
interests. Not all men of property were
Tories. but all the Tories were men of prop
erty. and were very anxious about what
the result wodld be IL that ragged army led
By Washington should happen to win. The
timidity o: capital is never so conspicuous
as when II comes to the proposition to re-
Dress grievances by force.
Who were the first to volunteer to take
the field for the Union In 1881? Not the
men of large property interests. After the
war had gone on a while and 1t was seen
that the government was IN a terrible Crap
PIE for existence. then the enlistments COM
pretended the rich as well as the poor.
But the first men to respond to Mr.. Lin
coln's call to march up singing. We're
coming. Father Abraham" were from the
ranks of the plain people. who loved the
country rot Tor the property 1t was pro-
tecting for them, but because 1t was their
country end they wanted 1t to continue to
flourish and be free Who was the honored
man now In the White House himself in
that day but a brave youngster without
distinction or fortune? He went to the
front among the first, ard, leaving only the
affections of his family behind. took with
him only a stout heart and a good sword
II Is certainly proper that these property
owners in cuba who hate Spanish tyranny
and want it to come to an end, but lack the
sand TO help bring 1t to an end. should be
anxious. When the end comes. without any
contribution their part. they will de-
serve little consideration. No man deserves
freedom who isn't willing to fight IL neceS-
ssry TO secure il.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
.'FOr Wnshington Account

From the New York World
The financial columns Of the Evening
Post yesterday contained this item:
washington houses bought Sugar certificates on
the prospect Of adoption Of the Senate sugar
schedule Purchases for Washington account yes
terlay and today were estimated at 10000 shares
Who constituted this "Washington ac-
count!' Any members Of the United States
Senate. which is soon to vote on the sugar
schedule? Any members Of the House, who
may presently be able to make good with
their votes their bets that the sugar trust
will get its huge Aldrich bill bounty?
This is one Of many unmistakable signs
of a scandal that may convulse the coun-
try before Congress adjourns.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
A Long Look Ahead.

The tarir'-How it permeates each
thought Of human kind;
1t interrupts the bird-songs and It's whis-
pered in the wind.
A mass Of facts and figures. 1t is looming
everywhere.
1t keeps away the sunshine and shuts out
the bracing air.
But. great bodies must move slowly, and,
as gioomily we grope.
The ash Of resignation shows little spark
of hope.
Our pleasures have their seasons: each in
turn most gaily thrives:
Perh aps they'll fix the tariff ere Thanks
giving day arrives.
When the trees put on the glories of their
rich autumnal dress:
When we toss the blushing apple to the
ruthless cider press.
When the golden pumpkin giitters with q
luster all It's own
And the carving knife is pressed against
tho swift revolving stone.
Perhaps we can devote ourselves with
nothing to dismay
TO gentle observation Of the duties of the
day:
Perhaps we will not know the cares which
now Cypress our lives:
Perhaps they'll fix the tariff ere Thanks
giving day arrives.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
The OnanfpOtent Sugar Trust.

Into the mazes of the sugar schedule it
Is scarcely necessary to follow Mr.. Aidrich,
since the publication Of the schedule caused
an advance In sugar securities. Mr.. Al
drich may be able to compose elaborate
statistical tables proving that the protec-
tioE he offers the refiners Il no greater
than It Is now. but the men who have pe-
cuniary interests in the profits Of the re-
fineries know better. and buy and sell ac-
cording to their knowledge and not accord
ing to his tables.
Evening star., 1897-05-27

The propect is that the participants in
the Seely dinner will not be prosecuted,
owing to the un.lesirability Of risking fur
ther Generalization Of the masses. 1t is
not accurate to say that the offenders viii
go unprnished- To have his behavior for
msIly branded unfit for publication" would
be a severe shock to the man of average
sensibilities.
Evening star., 1897-05-27

Gen. Miles pilgrimage affords CLEAN of
hope to the people who desire a more ag-
Gressive foreign policy. 1t would seem use
less for the general to spend time and
money informing himself as to the latest
ideas in battle lighting If there is not even
u remote possibility Of avowed antagonism
toward some foreign power
Evening star., 1897-05-27

Some supersensitive people may regard
1t as unfortunate for the sake of appear
anoes that the Queens Jubilee and tho
Fourth of July do not stand farther apart
on the calendar.
Evening star., 1897-05-27

In his quest Of ideas Gen. Miles will
naturally make due allowance for the fact
that, more than any other factor in human
AFFAIRS, war is to be described as a cendi-
ton and not a theory
Evening star., 1897-05-27

Mr.. Platt appears to be having a little
difficulty with his idea of political annex
tiop TO secure a Greater New York Repub-
lican Party.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
Not SatisfactOPy.
From the New Tort Times.

Mr.. Aidrich's explanation Of mis- sugar
scheduie Is cautious but not Convincing.
II leaves UNCHANGED the complicated rates
which have called out aevere crff.c.sns
from his own party and have excited the
alarm of those republicans who are tust
now peculiarly apprehsusive Of the polIt,
Evening star., 1897-05-27
SHOOTING STARS.
FinanciaI Fore.iuht.

Pete" said Meandering Mike, who had
been silent for long time. III it warn't so
much like work. I'd do It,"
'Ye'd do whaty'
Try to git de government to gimme g.
license to peddle dress-suit cases in de
jail
Evening star., 1897-05-27

Gov. Pinsree notes with regret that the
control of Michigan affairs Is becoming
more and more scattered
Evening star., 1897-05-27

The post Office force today dropped t.
one hundred and eighty men.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
Enforced Silence.

I'D like to tell that new man Just what
L think of him. said the city editor of a
sensational paper. I'D like to inform him
to his face that he couldn't tell The truth if
he tried"
Well. you're not afraid of him, are
your
Nc. He's a level-headed fellow. and
would stand 1t all right. But I'm afraid 1t
would cause professional jealousy among
the other reporters"
Evening star., 1897-05-27
A Practical View.
Upheld.

There" said General Weyler triumph
antly as he laid aside the article On dietet-
les. Il knew that my attitude with refer
eI6 6e to the relief appropriation by the
United States Senate would be vindicated." !"
HAS 1t occurred so soonr'
''Yes. 1 am upheld by science This
article states that the trouble with Ame-i-
cans Is that they eat too fast and too
much"
Evening star., 1897-05-27
The Millionaire Defendan

Inc hhHOAulFe DcKen00nt.
Il can afford the time to lose;
/ have no cause for fury.
But. full Of sympathy. 1 muse,
It's hard upon the jury"
A Practical View.
There is no excuse" exclaimed tho the
ater patron. for having the waits between
acts 60 long"
That's exactly what I said to the last
company that played here. It's very dan
gerous to let an audience go to sleep and
take chances on being able to wake it I'D
again.
The oasis., 1897-04-03
BENSON ITEMS.

l.. D. Redfeld has had the store and postoilice painted.
 This week Mrs. Castaleda has been visiting friends in Tucson.
 At the school election last Saturday MT. Patterson was elected trustee.
 In this vicinity the recent frosts have somewhat damaged the fruit.
 Recently Mrs. A. A. McGlnnis, has been quite ill, but is now conyales- cent.
 Howard Marsh, the Superintendent of the Sabbath school is arranging an easter programme for the little folks.
 Last Sunday the family of Dnctor I. N. Watkins arrived from their home at Spartanburg, South Caroli- na.
 Night Operator Locke has return ed from aylsit to hls family in the east, and has resumed his duties at the uepoI.
 Recently the Knights of Pythias have initiated several new members, and new saddle for the goat has been ordered.
 Mrs. Beatty, came from Tucson Sunday to visit her sister, Miss Gol- ley, who teachesthc primary depart mcnt of the Benson public school.
 The mother Of Mrs. Patterson who has been visiting in Benson all win ter, started for her home in Califor- nia one day this week. Mrs. r. ac- companied her as far as Tucson.
The oasis., 1897-04-03
NooALEs NOTES.

McAlCdu ltOildlci f"4 NW '"'
 Yc. terday Miss Lulu Sykes was in from Calabasas.
 Wednesday MT. J. Dempsey return cd to La Colorada.
 Thursday NIT. E. L. Giroux of Jer-I ome was at Nogales.
 Doctor GaT- Diseases of women, and surgery. Tucson.
 Ms. w. F. Oyerton Is visiting friends and relatives in Tucson.
 Tuesday MT L. A. Bodecker Of Rrookline, was visitor at Nogales.
 BoRS:-At Nogalcs, March 3lst., 1897, to the wife of MT Alex Seramin a son.
 Send your orders for fresh fish and oysters to Franco Bros, Nogales, So- nora
 Captain J. L. Hathaway has been over from Lochiel several days this week
 Wednesday Mir A. F. Paredes made flying trip to lmurls returning the same evening.
 Yesterday Mir. Albert Steinfeld of l.. Zeckendorf x Co.,, came in from Tucson.
 Fresh Yaqui River oysters and fresh fish received daily by Franco Bros, Nogales, Sonora.
 When stopping at Benson don't for get the old reliable Trask House. Open both day and night
 fhc firm of Rosenberg & Goldsmith has dissolved. Mr. Rosenberg retain Ing the business and settling all ac- counts.
 Tuesday MT. J $. Tebbets, general manager of the Duquesne Mining Co.,, at Washington Camp. was visitor at Nogaes.
 A new line of boys suits and q splendid line of hats just received at boston Clothing Store of Feischer Brothers.
 Wednesday evening Mir. George F. Beyeridge, who came up from Arizpe couple of days previous, started for San Francisco.
 For fresh and salted meats of every description, sausage, head cheese, and other delicacies, 90 to Charley Beck's new meat market
 MARRIED: At Nogales, Arizona, March 3lst., 1897, Mr. James Durnal and Miss Sallie Riggs, both If Noga- les, formerly of Globe.
 Yes. erday Mir. Fred Heyne cele- bratcd his thirty-fourth birthday. His many friends wish him hundred happy returns of the anniversary.
 Wednesday evening Mrs. Dr. A. c. Wright Of Minas Prietas, passed No gales en route to Los Angeles, where she will visit through the summer.
 We Sell the Best" Drew, Selby & Co.'s fine shoes, combining all the lux uries of fit, style and quality, at prices which defy competition. The Red House-R. Vasquez.
The oasis., 1897-04-03

Hogan lot in block I, town Of No gales. Consideration ss50.
 Wednesday evening MT. Q. K. Franklin returned from trip to Washington Camp, where he had been several days.
 Last Sunday Postmaster Wylie went to Minas Prietas on business, returning on Tuesday, stopping a day at IIeImosillo.
 Anyone desiring to purchase deslra- ble residence lots in Moons Addition to Nogales, are advised to call on Cap tain J J Noon.
 Ladies shoes, gents shoes, and chlldren's shoes in great variety, and at prices which beat the lowest, at the Red IIousc-R. Yasqucz.
 Wednesday evening Mrs. F. r. Ro- well, wife of Prof, Rowell of La Colo. rada, passed Nogales en route to San Francisco, where she will remain through the summer.
 Franco Brothers are in daily receipt of large consicnments of fresh fish shrimps and oysters, which they de liver to customers at the cheapest prices.
 At the American Methodist church tomorrow. the morning subject oi Rev. $. V. Dilley, the pastor, viii be tF0olIshness in the Church 7 Even ing subject. "A Good Medicine"
 The Cuban insurgents all wear th' celebrated Eagle brand shirts anC Stetson hats. for sale by Fleischel Brothers only. Suits made to order latest styles, finest it, best goods.
 Tuesday Mir. and Mrs. NJ. T. Garlic returned from their visit to Guayma and Hermosillo They remained a Nogales day and Wednesday even ing started for their home in Tucson
 Manager ]. A. Naugle, and Georg' Montague, superintendent of bridge and mainsainance of way for the So nora railway have been engaged O late in careful inspection of tn road.
 l Saturday of last week TIE OASIS re ceiSed Il pleasant eesllll cell from Mr- Liver more. of New York, who had bee visiting Sonora in the interest of som eastern investors. He remained a 1 Nogales a few days, and then contir ued his return journey.
 Wednesday evening MT. and Mrs Wm. Lund of Guaymas, passed Nc gales en route to Benson, Mrs. Lun going to San Francisco and the ger tleman returning to Guaymas the fo i lowing day. After closing up hi business in Sonora Mr. L. will talk his residence in San Francisco.
 Postmaster T. J. Wyle, is arranf f Ing to erect building, l6XSO feet l dimensions, on the open spacein iron of the present post office. Sould h l be retained, Mir. Wylie will move tn post office into the new structure Otherwise he will probably put in stock of goods.
 1 Tuesday Messrs Miguel Bornio, Cha Allen and John Maloney, came from Las Planchas. The followin day MT. Boruio went to El Paso, an MT. Allen returned to Las Plancha yesterday. On arrival of some SUI plies from Tucson, MT. Maloney wi go out tomorrow or Monday.
The oasis., 1897-04-03

Unless you are well shod you are not well dressed. Co to R. NasQuez at the Red House, and buy a pair of ele- gant and stylish shoes.
The oasis., 1897-04-03

Thursday Mir. P. B. Yates, route agent for Wells, Fargo X Co.,, was visitor at Nogales.
The oasis., 1897-04-03

LosT;-A diamond brooch, shape of wreath; seven stones. Somewhere near International Street. The finder will get reward by leaving it at this office.