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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-09-15
VTHElEEMEl LANDS.
Notice for Tax Deeds
OFFICIAL.
OFFICE OF TIRE COUNTY CLFRK. !
LANCASTER GRANT Co WIS. :
JulN - fSQS |

Notice is hereby given that the following
described lands and village and civ lots in
the county OF Grant ana state of Wisconsin
were sold BY the treasurer of said county on
inc 10Th and Goth days of May. 1895 for the
uelinq dent taxes of 1898.
The amount set opposite each description
IS the amount of tax, interest and charges
aus thereon computed up 10 the last dav of
redemption.
Now. therefore. unless the taxes and
charges are paid, on or before the
TWENrY-FIRST DAY OF MAY, 1899.
the same viii be conveyed by tax deed To the
purchasers according to the provisions OF
law.
Abhreyialions;-e east. ne northeast Sc
southeast west NV northwest sw south
west, north. south. com commencing cor
corner. acre. add addition blk block I'D
bounded, II feet, sec section, uud undivided.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-09-15
A PrlnceIy GIft.

New York, Sept. 12.--Col. Oliver H.
PAYNE has given Cornell UNIVERSITY ST.
00,000. This princely donat on is to
be used in founding and endowi the
greatest medical college in the world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-09-15
Sexton Chosen,

The roll of states was then called
and the vote was announced, showing
the election of James \. Sexton, who
received 424 votes, while Albert ID.
Shaw received PAL. Comrade Shaw in
a well-worded speech moved the unan-
imous election of Sexton, and the mo-
ton was carried. Sexton being called,
returned his thanks in very brief form
and the encampmenti Immediately ad-
iourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-09-15
ILLINOIS GETS THE HONOR
Col. James A. Sexton Elected Com.
mander in Chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
NEXT ENCkMPMEET IN PHILADELPHIA.

Other OmciaIs Chosen Resolutions
Passed Highly Complimentary to
President Mckinley and Secretary
AIEer-PensiOn Methods Censured-
Sketch of New Commander.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-09-15

journed.
The Last Days Work.
Cincinnati, Sept. 10.-The work of
the thirty-second encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic was hap
PLY concluded late in the afternoon
Friday.
The encampment opened Friday
morning with small attendance, and
proceeded TO finish the election of Off
GERS. The following were elected by
reclamation:
Senior vice commander in chief W. C.
Johnson, of Cincinnati.
Junior vice commander in chief. David
Surgeon general. DR.. Pierce. of Nebraska.
Chaplain in chief. Col. Lucas. of Indian
arolis.
The resolutions referring to Presi-
dent Mckinley and Secretary Alger
were given precedence when it was de-
cided to consider the report of the
committee ad seriatum. The resolu-
ton referring to the president was
first adopted by a unanimous rising
vote in a scene of most enthusiastic
demonstration and 1t reads as follows:
Praises Mckinley.
Resolved That the Grand Army of the
Republic has watched with pride and sat-
isfaction the wise, conservative, unselfish.
patriotic and statesmanlike manner in
which our honored comrade William Nc
Kinley, as president of the United States.
has met every demand which the recent
trouble with Spain imposed upon our coun-
try: that his wisdom and prudence in his
endeavors to preserve peace with honor, Is
well as the vigor and patriotic ardor with
which our army and navy were equipped
tot -
minent, have won our hearty and unre-
served approval and communication; and,
rejoicing in the glorious termination of the
conflict in which our country has been en-
gagged we hereby express ou- gratitude,
not only TO our distinguished ade, the
president, but also to the of and men
in the land and naval forces, .or their he
role conduct and sublime achievements for
humanity, and the glory of our flag and
country"
Resolution for Alger.
As soon as the demonstration fol-
lowing the adoption Of this resolution
was over, the following was read and
adopted by a unanimous vote, with
out discussion, and with another dem
onstration Of approval:
Resolved. That from knowledge formed
of our experience as soldiers during TOUR
years Of active service, we recognize the
with which, as secretary OF war, Gen.
Alger has borne the weighty responsibli-
lies and performed the important duties
suddenly imposed by the recent war with
Spain, crt Iting ard maintaining 50 large
an army under such unfavorable condi-
tons. the deeds Of which not only shed
ulster on the American soldiers, but also
challenge the admiration 81 the world"
Report Pensions.
The committee on pensions report
ed a long document censuring the meth
cd of conducting the pension bureau
by Commissioner II. Clay Evans and
calling on President Mckinley TO in
sist on generous construction Of the
law and the adoption Of less vigor-
Gus rules by the commissioner Of PEN
siops.
4 resolution proposed for the adj
mission into the Grand Army Of the
Republic Of southern men who were
conscripted into the confederate army
but who afterward enlisted in the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-09-15
Description 5 To Whom diseased

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-09-09

Oyster cocktails. the popular tenn
perance drink at the Criterion.
Gear. Lansing & Co, commission
brokers, buy and sell stocks and bonds.
News has been received of the death
at Oakland Of Alfred Ivers, brother Of
Mrs. VIM O. Irwin.
Next Sunday there viii be a union
prayer meeting of the Young Peoples
Society Of Honolulu in KawaiahaO
church.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-09-09

Is the most delicate of all delicate
things, and is more subject to external
influences than a grown persons.
The quality Of the soap used in the
baby's bath is Of great Importance,
because it means a happy, healthy
child or fretful one, with skin full
of irritation caused by the excessive
alkaH in the soap.
Curative-skin Soap means much to
the mother. It is as pure as it is pos
sible to make a toilet soap. 1t will
not cause skin blemishes, but pos
sesges a soothing effect; 1t cleans
but does not irritate. Try a cake. It
is it's own best advertisement. Made
in America, too. Get it of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-09-09

AMERICAN MESSENGER SERVICE.
Masonic Temple. Telephone 444.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-09-09

Healani LeiIani and Myrtle Silk
Handkerchief. Neck Ties and Hat
Bands. Correct coloTs.
NJ McINERNY.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

Yesterday afternoon about 5
O'Clock the sloop Margaret Ann
coming from Wanchese to Eliz
abeth CITY, was capsized at the
mouth of Pasquotauk river with
nine persons OH board, includ>
ing one woman, an infant and
small girl. Kramer Bros. &
Cos. tug. Camille, passing at the
time, secured them and trans
feIred them aboard the schooner
Ella Crosby, commanded by
Capt Peel. After raising the
Margaret Ann Capt. Peel, pro.
ceeded to the city with his un>
expected passengers. In an in
tervieW with Captain Peel the
Fisherman & Farmer is inform
ed that the wind of yesterday
was the severest he ever exper>
fenced Oh Albemarle Sound: |
that when it struck his vessel a
small boat was picked from
1eck and blown at least fifty |
Get before it struck water. The |
-rosby was slightly damaged in
he gale.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

massive houses Or cottages i'll
groves of trees, raised from the
ground by posts to permit the
free passage Of the water i'll the
rainy season. The streets are
straight, mostly unpaved and
are also impossible during the
rainy season.
The principal buildings of
Manila are the cathedral, the
palace of the Governor, the pail
ace Of the Archbishop, the Town
Hall, a BEAUTIFUL building. ten
churches belonging to the DIFF
ferent religious orders several
monasterics, a number Of con
vents, the arsenal, three colleges
for young men, two colleges fol
young women, the Supreme
Court building, the prison, the
civil hospital, the university, the
Nadine school, the commercial
school, the theat4e, a large
building; the Custom house and
the barracks. There are sever
al large squares in Manila
t,,e largest is the Prado in WHICH
is situated hronze statue al
Charles ".
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

the same name. The residence
of the Governor is situated
there. and is the chief naval de-
pot of the Spanish possessions
in that part of the world.
Manila the capital city of the
islands, is also on the island Of
Luzon and Manila Bay at the
mouth of the river Pasig. The
city forms the segment of a
circle between the river and the
sea, and its suburbs extend over
numerous inlets. formed by the
river and its branches.
The river Pasig is prolonged
into the bay by two piers. At
the end of one of them is a small
fort and the end of the other a
light ouse. Vessels of small
tonnage can go up as far as the
bridge which crosses the river.
The town stands on the south
SIDE, has a delapidated look, but
is said to be strongly ror:iicd
On the north side is the B.nonde
suburb, the residences of lie for,
eign merchants and the great
center of trade. 1t i, more pop
ulous than the city itself:
M-nilla has both Spanish anc
an Oriental appearance. There
are long lilies of heavily n'oun
ted batteries dark looking churcl
es, strange looking towers ane
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
Miss Helen GouId's Offer

The President has replied to
the note Of Miss Helen Gould,
Of New York, offering to donate
the government 500, 900, thank
ing her for her generous off
er, and stating that, i'll the abb
sence of special authorization of
Congress, he is unable to accept
it. He suggests however, that,
if she should see fit to invest
the money in vessel to be pre-
scented to the navy, no congies-
sional action in that case would
be necessary.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
THE SCENE OF TIE BATTLE.
Description of Manila, Cavite
end tie Harbor.

The presence of the Adr1atlc
squadron off Manila is but one
more war like incident in reg
ord of three centuries O. conflict
in those unhappy islands: That
IS the length Of time Spain has
a title among nations to the
richest most picturesque group
of islands in the great Pacific
Ocean. In that period there has
been fncessant strife between
the civil and ecclesiastical au-
thorities.
In consequence of the attack
by Admiral Dewey's squadron
the points in the philippine
which most concern us at this
time .re = It al Ma=;1".
Cav.t. Il lntt il seaport
tow 9 isl4 i -qzon. Il
Il o., .ne i:"y u Manila, and
about ten miles south south west
Of the city Of Manila.
Tha town Of Cavite has a
population of upwards Of 5000,
but the population of the port is
less than Goo souls. There is
an arsenal at Cavite, which is
the capital of the province OF
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
AN EXPLANATION.

This issue Of the Fisherman & Farmer is
sent to it's readers two days late-having
been held back waiting for late War news
and Commodore Dewey's report of his cap
ture Of Manila and the Philippines, which
we give in another column We did this for
the benefit Of our country readers. who no
doubt, will appreciate our efforts to give them
the very latest news to be had.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

London, May 7. A dispatch
from Hong Kong this morning
reports the arrival there o.
the United States despatch
boat Hugh McColloch with
news of a great American
triumph at Manila.
1t stated that the entire Span
ish fleet of vessels had been de
stroyed, three hundred Span
iards killed and four hundred
wounded. On the American
side there were none killed, and
but eleven slightly wounded,
fleet unframed.
Hong Kong, May 7. Bruney,
Commodore DeWey's flag Lieu
1cunl-. is now cabling a com
pee report Of the Manila bat
tie to Washington.
According to the best inform
alton there were only six Amer
lean sailors injured Instead OF
eleven as as first reported. The
battle began at daybreak Sun
day, Dewey having taken his
fleet through the mine fields past
Carregdore, without disaster.
The challenge tor battle was by
firing from the Reina Christina,
the OLYMPIA replying, and lmme
diately afterward the entire
American fleet began firing,
The Spanish fleet replied hea>>
lily and the Cavite opened up d
murderous raking FIRE. Soon the
Spanish flagship was i'll flames,
Admirale Montejo transforms.
his flag to tie Transport Isle il
Cuba. IN ten minutes later Il.
Spanish cruiser Castillo was al
so in flames. During this time
Dewey still fought the Spanish
fleet and attacked the CaVite say
agely, repeatedly driving crews
from their heavy guns. The
bomb>proots were slight resist
ance to the terrible American
gunncry.
Dewey's battle line was led
by the Olympia, the Raleigh
a cable length behind, followed
by the Baltimore, Boston Con
cord, Petrol and MCCulloch, and
under easy manouVerlng the
fleet approached for battle. on
Montijos Spanish ships i'll tW'
lines thanking the Relna Chris
tina. During the entire action
the american warshlps were IN
derway, manouverlng about the
enemy. One after another of
the Spauiards were put in flames
or grounded to save their crews.
The eleven Spaniards destroyed
were the Reina Christina, a steel
cruiser: CASTILLO, a wooden cruis.
er; Velasco, iron cruiser; Don
Antonio de Austria; iron cruis-
er; Don Antonio de LISA, iron
cruiser: Isle &c Cuba. steel pros
tected cruiser; Oneido; Vellalo-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

| have been a sufferer from
chronic diarrhoea ever since the
war and have used all kinds of
medicines for it. At last | found
one remedy that has been a sue
cess as a cure, and that is Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Renedy.-P. E.
GRESHAM, Gaars Mills, La. For
sale by w. w. Griggs & Son,
Druggist.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
Work FOR Colored Troops.

London, May 1.-The Specta-
tor this morning urges America
to occupy the Philippines,
Hawaii and Porto Rico with
twenty thousand co1ored troops,
paying the army from local re-
revnues. 1t prOphcsies the over
threw of the Monroe doctrin.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
DEWEY HEARD FROM,
Entire Spanish Fleet Destroyed 500 spauiarzs
Killed and 400 Wounded.
AMERICAN FLEET UNFRAMED,
SIX AMERICAN SAILORS WOUNDED.
Dewey Fought Until The Last Spanish
Ship Was Destroyed.
Dewey oltthe Gable Bvt oa1atEIoldlt V-ar-
Dewey cat the Gable tut can't EIoldi it we
saios andTrooTg will go TO Assist EIl112

bias; FL Cano; and Mileno, stee
gunboats.
Commodore Dewey Tough
until the last Spanish ship hac
been destroyed. The batterie
were then reduced and the DE
spatch boat McCulloch sent t
Hong Kong with news O
the victoey.
London, May 7. A despatch
from the British Governor al
Hong Kong confirms our first
account of the battle at Manila
Washington, May7. At nine
thirty this morning the State
Department received cypher
despatch from Hong Kong. 1t
was Immediately placed in prop
er hands tor translation. AT
1915 it was stated that the re-
port was four pages long and
signed Dewey, dated Manila.
1t is believed from this that
Commodore Dewey has captured
Manila. The translation will
not be completed before twelve
o clock.
Later The contents of the
despatch from Commodore Dew
cy, as given out in the press re-
ports, was brought out Of Secre~
tary Longs private office and
read by him to the crowd waits
ing ii the hall. There were
twelve typewriter lines i'll the
despatch, but Secretary Long
only read four of them. He ex-
yurgated references to cable cut
ting and lack Of sorces to land at
Manila, which the message con
tanned. This was probably done
for prudential reasons
Secretary Alger was with Sec
retary Long while the message
was being read, and Immediate
ly after being informed of its
conten IS hurried to the War De
partnlent to rush forward prep
rations for serding troops to
support Commodore Dewey.
Many preliminaries have al
ready been completed and squad
ron transports and warships will
leave San Francisco as rapidly
as they can be made ready.
III his report Commodore
Dewey says that lie has silenccd
the batteries completely, and
that he cut the cable himself.
but cannot hold it on account of
not having sufficient force of
landsmen.
Fifteen minutes after the
translation Of Commodore Dew
ey's mes sage a co1ncil Of war
was called at the White House.
1t was attended by Secretary
Long. Secretary Algcr, Bliss,
and Major Generals Wheeler and
Lee. 1t was called for the pur-
pose Of considering some plan
for sending troops and supplies
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
Did it in Two Hours.

London, May2,-The British
Governor of the Straights settle
ment has cabled the Colonial
office that the United States fleet
annihilated the Spanish fleet in
a two hours engagement.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
> 2ndC-E=4 -, y =

lie lcat quarter If c-:i.;,:y rDI,r,.
many wonderful discoveries in med il,
but lone that have accomplished more tor
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitiers. 1t seems TO
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
it without deriving the greatest benefit
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
Great Establishment Closed.

In order TO mark down the
big stock of dry goods. clothing,
Shoes, etc, will open the doors
70 the public tomorrow morn>
ing. Entire stock to move at
once. THE FAIR.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

The Fair, on Water str eet is
closed-marSing down goods
of the entire stock. The sale
will begin tomorrow morning at
$50 sharp, rain or shine.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
Pope Did Not Advise.

Rome, May 7. The Vatican Of
flcially denies that the Pope ad~
vised the Queen Regent Of Spain
to stop fighting.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Gatarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J CHENNEY & CO, Props, To-
ledo, O..
We, the undersigned. have known
7. J. Cheuy for the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able TO carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUtE, Wholesale Druggists,
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MARVIN, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo,
o.
Hall S, Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
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and mucous surfaces of the system
Price IS cents per bottle, Sold by al
Druggist. Testimonials free.
| Halls family Pills are the best.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

TO Dewey's feet. No dehnlts
plan was decided upon, but will
be very soon. Another confer
ence with other Generals Will be
held and the matter be settled IN
all probability today, and troops
be on the way before Wednes~
day next.
Commodore Dewey in his dis
patch, it now DEVELOPS, says he
is master of the situation, has
plenty of coal and provisions.
Ass slant Secretary Roosevelt
said that Dewey evidently holds
the Bay of Manila. He covers
the town with guns and is now
awaiting reinforcements before
landing.
Secretary Long, after reading
the report from Dewey. said 1t
it was a most wonderful achive>
ment aud reflects the greatest
credit on our officers and men.
The firing from our ships must
have been so rapid and effective
that the Spaniards were i'll a
manner stunned. They must have
never recovered themselves un>
til after the battle was over.
The following is full text Of
Commodore DeWey's second des-
patch.
Cavite, May 4. l have. taken
possession Of the Navy Station
at Cavite, PHILIPPINE Islands,
and have destroyed its fortified
tons. Have also destroyed the
Notifications at the Bay entrance
and paro ed the garrison. |
have control of the Bay com
pletely and can take the city at
any time. The squadron is i'll
excellent health and spirits
The Spanish loss is not fully
known but is very heavy, over
a hundred aud fifty killed in
Guiding the Captain of the
Reina Christina. Am assisting
in protecting the Spanish sick
and wounded. Over two hum
dred and fifty sick and wounded
in hospitals within our lines.
Much excitement at Manila.
VIII protect foreign residents.
Signed
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06

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Candy CathaU;ic, cure constipation forever
&c, 25c. If c. C, c. fail, druggists refund money
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-05-06
DEWEY.

The following telegram was
sent by Secretary Long to Conn
nlo3ore Dewey The Presi~
dent in the rame Of the Arneri~
can people thanks you and your
officers and men for your sple1l>
did achievement and over
Whelmnlng victory. In recog
milton he has appointed you
Acting Admiral and will recon-.
mend a vote of thanks to you
by Congress as a foundation for
further promotion.
Signed
LONG.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-07
Ratirv the Treaty.

Probably n yer before in our history
has the iOrtian y Icy of the United
States attracted 80 large a degree of
attention as at present. If it 10 setn
to change between the executive man.
sion and the capitol we shall be deemed
tickle and hence weak people. The
importance of avoiding this alignment
lies in the fact that throughout CONT
mental Europe to-day the degree of
consideration accorded to us Is induced
ly by respect for our streng h. Ger
many and France bate us for what we
have done. They would despise
us for uDdoing it. And hatred,
which may be and is restrained by pru-
dental consideration, is far less dan
gerous to us and the peace of the world
than contempt, which is u lays reck-
less in its revelation. Hence
we say as to the agreement upon terms
of peace in Paris and the treaty which
will soon formally embody them: Rat
fy n INV in the face of the world, deb tie
as to details aiterward in the compare
tive privacy of domestic polltics.-New
York Pes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-07

OLD DADDY HOAR of Massachusetts,
who regards himself as the sole regu-
lator of the movements of this Union,
aud the heaven ordained monitor of the
United States Senate, is declaring him
self as abso ulely opposed to acquiring
the Philippines and proclaiming that
the treaty VIII fail in the Senate. The
old man has been absolutely opposed
to American destiny, right along, ut
America keeps marching forward to
flu fill her destiny, entire regardless OF
Senator Hoar's feelings and jeremiads.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-07
Did Prussians Fight the Greeks2

1t has been denied that German eff
GERS took part in the actual fighting in
the Greco Turkish war, 80 it is well 10
point cut that there are two illusions
in hook, The Greco-Turkish War of
1897" to their action, and quotation
from San account written by Grumb-
kow Pasha, Prussan artillery IDS ruc-
tor TO the o toman Army who "had
been sent to the army 10 SUPERVISE the
armament and ammunition but
"without holding any definite COM
mand." General Won Grumbkow on
April 25 commanded the ten squadrons
OF cavalry and the horse artillery ba'-
terry which started for Larssa, and at
ter he had been reinfo ced, three regi-
ments of the cavalry entered that town.
1t is curICu US fact related by the Ger
man ttficer in question that he set a
Greek against the wall with The inten-
ton of shooting him, and was prevent
ed from doing 80 by Turkish orders
The AtheDaeum.