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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
BARBARA HARKEk.

We may never know why she was taken
But we shall ever feel that She is dead. Q
Among the emotions that dwell in
the human heart are such rs lie for
ever beyond the dominion of human
expression. Such were unexpectedly
aroused in the community of Benton.
Wis, on February 10th. when the
shocking report was spread that Mrs
Solomon Harker was dead. She was
taken sick about O'Clock that morn
ing and died at o'clock a. IN. The
cause of her death is attributed to a
broken heart, as she had never ceased
to mourn for her husband who died
little more than two months previous
TO her sudden death
She was kind and devoted mother,
and kind neighbor. The love for
their mother was shown by the arrival
of her two sons, William and John
Hodgen, of Marcus, Cherokee County,
Iowa, and her step-son. Solomon
HaFker, of Black Hills, S. d., who
came to pay their last respects to
their kind mother.
The funeral was very largely at
tended by relatives and friends. The
services were held in the Benton
church and were conducted by Rev.
Barnett, who spoke words of comfort
to the sorro wing family. Although
not member of any church she was
christian woman and was not afraid
to die. She leaves to mourn her loss
six sons and two daughters, and her
six sons acted as pail bearers. Among
those from abroad were her only
brother, M. Hillery. and Mrs. James
Atkinson. of North Andover.
She was native of Heurst, York
shire, England, and came to this
country at an early age. Although
kind words are late and useless things
when spoken over a closed grave. and
are far better said before the worn
and wearied spirit has taken its flight,
we cannot refrain from mentioning a
few of her many virtues. She was
ever kind hearted and devoted wife
and mother, ever ready to help those
dependent upon her. While her soul
rests in peace, let the example of her
good and useful life be not forgotten.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
MRS. MARY NJ. BRACKET.

Died-In Lancaster, Saturday even
ing. Feb 10, 1898, at o'clock, Mrs.
Mary Bracket Funeral took place
Tuesday morning from NJ. f. church,
Rev. Sinclair officiating, and the re-
mains were buried in Little Grant
-eemeteEy. Mrs. Bracket was born in
1918. She leaves three children
Mrs. A. E. Morse, Granite Falls, MINI;
Martha A. and Fred A. Bracket,
Lancaster. An extended obituary
will be given next week
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
JOHN WILLIS. sR.

John Willis. Sr.. whose home is in
the southwest part OF the city. died
suddenly Wednesday morning, Feb.
%, of heart-failure. He was in his
usual health. rested well Tuesday
night and in the morning appeared IS
well as usual at breakfast time. after
which he laid down on a couch and
not long after the family discovered
he was dead. DR.. Hassell was sent
for but he was beyond ali help.
Further notice will be given next
week. The funeral will be held Sun
day at 1880 A. NJ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24

ago, and Minnie Griffith OF Lancaster.
Mrs. Edwards. husband and son
were present at the funeral
OF his own family there are none
living in this country, but he has one
brother and two sisters at the old
home in Wales.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24

rem. The deceased moved from Ellen
boro to Lancaster recently. He has
been sick for some time with paraly-
sis which at last proved fatal He
was a man of middle age
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
Twenty-Five Dollars Damages.

Iii the case Of Charles NJ Tandy
against the village Of Fennimore for
damages for injuries received on
account Of defective side walk, he
was awarded $25 BY the verdict of the
Jury.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
MRS. MARY HYDE.

Died-In the city of Lancaster. We'd
nesdav afternoon. Feb. %. 1898, at
o'clock, Mrs. Mary Hyde, aged 81
years. Deceased is the mother of Mrs.
Ira Bellows and c. J. Hyde. Funer-
al will take place Friday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock from the residence OF
Mrs Kate Hyde.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
FRANCIS Dot RINE.

Mr. Francis Dourine d.ed at his
home in this city, February p. 1898,
leaving a wife and three small child
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
OATS.

Died: In North Lancaster. Sarah
Oats. child about years old of Jos.
Oats.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24

AS write 1.-The beautiful is falling
thick and fast this 10th day of Febru-
airy; gives another run of good sled
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
GOVERNOR RUSSELL DENIES 1T ALL
Says He Does Not Propose Resistance
tn Supreme Court.

RALEIGH, n. c., February A-Gover-
nor Russell has been quoted In the press
as saying that he will protect Railroad
commissioners Caldwell and Pearson
against the rule recently issued oy the
Supreme Court Of the United States TO
the full extent of his resources as COM
mander-in-chief Of the State militia"
He is reported as having advised re-
sistance 10 the order of the Supreme
Court. saying that the object OF the re-
movai of the wilson's as railroad COM
missioners was to precipitate a conflict
between the State and Federal judiciary.
Il will go to jail" he is quoted as say
ing. ito make the question of Federal
usurpation the paramount issue in the
next State campaign"
In an Interview given out tonight
Governor Russell says: "The statement
accredited to me with regard to remarks
concerning resistance to the order or de-
cree of the Supreme Court Of the Unsted
states is unqualifedly false. has not even
the shadow of a foundation, and was
concocted by my enemies to injure me
and my appointees."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
THE HANCOCK CASE.
Before the Directors of the Atlantic
and North Carolina Road.

RALEIGH, n. c., February 4-(spe-
cial.)-Interest was great here to-day in
the meeting OF the directors OF the At
lantic and North Carolina railway, 10
try Robert Hancock. the president. on
the charges brought by his wife's nieces.
All OF the directors save one were pres
ent. Before they began business Cover
nor Russell entered the Executive office,
where the session was held, and SAID:
Gentlemen, you all know the charges
which have been brought against Presl-
dent Hancock. leave the whole matter
In your hands"
Hancock made a long statement. abb
solutely denying all the charges. Much
OF his remarks WAS read. and the state
ment was a repetition Of what has been
published. He charged that his political
enemies in the Republican party az New
Berne were pushing this matter against
him, after the mother OF the young Ia
dies had withdrawn the damage suit.
and he denounced these enemies In un-
measured terms The directors, after
hearing Hancock, adjourned until to-
morrow morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05

said he would be here on the evening
train 10 help mend the 1aii-bars that ne
had broken. Finch escaped from the conf
bined Federal and State prison here OH
Tuesday last, in company with seven
other prisoners.
lie says he rode from here to Kansas
City on a freight train; that he LOGGED
near police headquarters there on Tues
day night, and that the next day ne went
10 visit his mother and sisIer, on Iarm
near Lamonte. From the time OF his ar
rest ne said his one ambition had been
to see them again. After staying over,
night with them he went to Lamonte ana
asked a Constable to accompany MIN
back TO prison. II was then that he called
up Sheriff Wheeler and gave notice Oh MS
coming.
Wheeler thought Finch was banterlng
him. and wired the officers at LAmonte
to hold him. However. when the tram
came in tonight from Lamonte tne
Sheriff and 800 citizens were there TO re-
ceive the convict. While they were wait
ing the murderer arrived over anolnsr
road. and smoking a cigar. walked Win
his escort. the Lamonte Constable, iel-
surely up the street 10 the prison door.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
AN ARMY FOR CUBA.
1T Is BEING RECRUITED NIX A MIX.
NEAroLIs MAN.
ITS MISSION OEE OF PEACE.
Ii Is TO settle ON Lands. Owned by
American CftIrens-wn Ffshs.
However, II Necessary to Defeaa
Its Rights.


MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, February A.
A special to the Journal from Aberdeen.
s. d.. says jim Patterson. Of Minneapolis,
who Is well-known throughout the North
west. has been In Aberdeen on a peculiar
mission. He is working quietly but per-
sistently upon a scheme TO take 10000
men to Cuba and land them there on
July 4th next.
He says he Is backed by a syndicate
OF Americans, who have large land in
terests in the islands, and claims these
Americans are anxious to cut up their
large holdings and dispose OF small plan-
tatlons to able-bodied men on long time
and at low rate OF interest. They re-
quire no cash down. and all the money
the intende,, purchasers need Is enough
TO pay their expenses from here TO Cuba.
On account Of the large number Of pco-
pie whom they intend t. transport, the
travelling expenses will be nominal. AIR.
Patterson says excursion rates have al
ready been arranged for, and that there
will be enough steamers at New Orleans
on July Sd 10 carry the 10000 excursion
island where they intend to land.
The company guarantees protection
from Spanish interference from New Or
leans to Cuba. and when the men arrive
they will be such formidable body that
Spain will not dare to interfere IN the
peaceful pursuits the immigrants intend
TO follow. II an attempt should be made
to interfere the men will be instructed -
arm themselves and protect their rights.
The company's agent claims that a vast
amount of money has been lost by Ameri-
can property-owners over there because
the Spaniards would not allow them 10
work their plantations. They intend to
place man on every few acres. and II
he stands up for his rights and works
the property. as II can be worked. he will
become the absolute owner Of his pianta-
tiQn In a few years. The company guar
antees to, furnish the settlers with ma-
chlnery and arm them II II becomes ne
cessary through Spanish intervention.
Mr.. Patterson says he has been very
successful I'm securing men from the two
Dakotas, Montana. and Minnesota, who
are only too willing TO accept the COM
pany's fiattering inducement. and claims
the gigantic excursion is already an as
sured success.
Mr. Patterson says he win be at the
Boston block In Minneapolis over Sunday
but intends 10 leave for eastern points
Sunday night, to prosecute his labors in
securing volunteers for the big land-seek-
ers' excursion on -Day--the
largest movement OF men In body seek
ing peaceful pursuits the world has ever
known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
SENATOR WHITE CONCLUDES.
Summing Up OF HIS Argument
Against Hawaiian Annexation.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., February r.
Senator White concluded his three-days
speech in opposition to the annexation OF
Hawaii in the executive session OF the
Senate to-day.
In the beginning Of to-day's speech ne
made some additional points against the
availability of Hawaii for defensive pur
poses. maintaining that il is hundreds OF
miles from the outside islands or tne
group TO the other islands. This fact, ne
said demonstrated that numerous points
must be guarded from hostile assaults,
that a powerful navy would be required
to accomplish this. and that this immense
expenditure would be without benefit 10
our defences on the Continent.
He declared that as soon as HaWail
was acquired II would be contended tnae
our domain should be extended 10 other
upon the foreign acquisition business, IN
volving an outlay of hundreds OF millions
OF dollars.
He then took up the question of labor,
contending that the Chinese and Japa-
nese are receiving sl5 per month. without
board He ridiculed the pretension tnat
the AnglOSaxon race could labor IN Ha-
waiian sugar-fields, and demanded 10
know why, II they could. there was no
such white labor on the islands now. he
read from a recent consular report 10
show that the coffee business was at pest
problematical, and that even I'm this work
laborers only receive SO per month, Will
out board.
He denounced the master and servant
regulations now in force in the Islands
as o species of slavery. and said that cot-
fee must be produced I'm competition Win
the lowest grade of peon toilers, ana tnaI
the time would never come when farm
hand on a coffee plantation would re-
ceive a white mans wages. He also as
serted that the Japanese have the same
right 10 come into the United States that
is enjoyed by other foreigners, and tnat
while contract laborers Of all kinds are
excluded still there is no obstacle TO the
entry OF the ordinary japanese laborer,
who complies with our general immigra-
ton laws and that II annexation were
brought about. Oriental labor would sun
dominate the situation I'm Hawaii.
He denied as absurd the assertion that
trade would be diverted from the United
States IL annexation were not accomplish
ed He compared the growing trade or
japan to that Of Hawaii. showing that
our cotton and flour. and manufactures
OF iron and steel were fast occupying the
Japanese markets.
Mr. White then took up the Hawaiian
Government insisting that IL was irregu-
lar and A fraud. He criticised the action
of President Dole in coming to Washing
ton at such a time. He reviewed at length
the general policies and the theories OF
our government; declared that the ques-
ton was above all politics, and that II
was a step which. If taken. could not add
To our glory or increase our wealth. or
be regarded as an evidence Of our hon
esty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
BIG RAILWAY DEAL.
Lake shore Now Belongs to New
York Central.

NEW YORK. February 4-The Lake
Shore railway to-day became the pro-
perty OF the Neg York Central and Hud-
son-River railway. The final arrange
ments for the transfer of the Lake Shore
system TO Central control were made this
morning. when. the directors OF the CEN
trai met here 10 consider the proposition
made some time ago for union or the
two roads into one system. to be operated
hereafter as one road, stretching from
New York to Chicago. Nearly all or the
directors were present, and those VINO
could not be on hand sent proxies IA
voring the purchase by the Central or the
Lake Shore road.
In accordance with their plans, the
Central directors authorized an issue or
500 600 900 of 100-year 3 1-2 per cent col
lateral gold bonds. Each 5000 bond Is
TO be given in exchange for five shares or
Lake Shore stock.
The opeyation which this announcement
brings on involves the A9, 466, so or Lake
shore stock outstanding.
The Vanderbilt holdings constitute
considerable majority of the outstanding
stock. so that their assent to take oonds
for their shares essentially carries the
operation with II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
THE NEW ENGLAND WAGE CUT.
w. j. Bryan Doesn't Think II fn
Keeping With DingIey Promises.

WATERVILLE, ME-. February Am
interesting correspondence has Just taken
place between William jennings Bryan
and c. w. Davis. OF Maine who won
fame upon the stump. In the late CAM
paign, The correspondence pertains toy
the existing cut In wages OF the NVS
England entton-mills. etc.
Mr.. Davis sent the following dispateh~
to Mr.. Bryan:
New England observes ST. McKinley's-
Day. Restored confidence has been dis
counted 10 per cent. in all our cotton
mills, and the Republican party still lives
&C. w. DAVIS WatervilIe, Me-"
Mr.. Bryan responded al follows:
81 have noticed the reduction Of wages
in New England. and while 1 have not
sufficient knowledge OF all the facts 70
enable me 10 pass judgment, It seems 10
me that the reduction is hardly In keep
ing with the promises made by the adYo-
cafes of the Dingley bill.
every truly, w. j. BRYAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
THE MONTGOMERY At NATaNzAs.
She Is Courteousiy Received--The
BrookIyn's Cruise.

WASHINGTON, February 4.-The Navy
Department has received a telegram
from Captain Converse, OF the cruiser
Montgomery. announcing the arrival OF
that vessel at Matanzas, Cuba, yester-
day. The captain said that he nred
salute, which was duly responded to by
the Spanish forts, that visits were ex-
changed between himself and the local
officials, and that he had been received
with the greatest courtesy. Everything
was unusually quiet at Matanzas, addea
Captain Converse.
He will leave that place " the Msht'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05

gomery tomorrow for Santiago, on the
south side OF the island. and his stay
there will be brief
The Brooklyn, which Is bound for
cruise, among the Windward ISLANDS,
and thence through the Caribbean Sea,
winding up at Colon, sailed to-day from
the New York navy-yard for Hampton
Roads for coal She win make ner next
stop. after leaving Hampton Roads AZ
81. Thomas. and her itinerary does NOT
carry her into any Cuban port.
1t is said at the Navy Department tEat
the vessels Of the European squadron
viii rendezvous at Lisbon In snort
time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
A CRADLE BANK sUsPEyDs.
State Institution at Crawford, Neb,
Closes Its Doors.

OMAHA, NEB., February A special
TO the Bee from Crawford, Neb., says:
The state Bank of Crawford did not open
its doors this morning. C. j. Cradle, the
cashier, Is in the East. A. e. Hobson,
the assistant cashier. will say nothing or
the bank further than that OWING 10 the
absence OF Francis c. Cradle. its presi-
dent. coupled with the fact that currency
which was expected this morning did not
arrive from the East he thought II bet
ter not to attempt to run through the
Hobson says that the bank will pay de-
nositors and all liabilities In full. The
banks assets are about $4,000. and the
liabilities. outside OF stock, about Szo.oo.
There is no excitement.
rashSer Cradle will be here Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
4 RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR NOW.
So Our Minister to st. Petersburg He
comes Ambassador, Too.

WASHINGTON, February 4.-The next
representative in Washington of the Rus
sian Government will be an ambassador
in the person of Count Cassini. according
to official advices received by the State
DEPARTMENT. The Count is now in Rus
sia and the legation here is in the care
of a charge. Mr.. De Wollant who has
been acting since the departure OF Mr..
KOtZebue last summer
Under the law the President is autno-
rived 10 raise the rank Of our representa-
tive in any foreign country to that OF
ambassador whenever the foreign country
does the same, so that Mr.. Ethan Allan
Hitchcock. Of St Louis, Will soon become
dors. His nomination as such was sent
to the Senate to-day.
This move on the part Of the Russian
Government has been long expected In
diplOmatic circles here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
THE MAINE TO LEAVE HABANA.
Long stay Close Aboard-ship There
Not DesirabaIe.

WASHINGTON. February 4-The bat
tleship Maine Will be relieved from her
station in Habana in the course of Few
days. II was not the purpose of the
NAVY Department 10 keep the ship there
for any length of time when she was
ordered across the strait. and IL is felt
that the ships crew must feel uncom-
fortahle living close aboard-ship in the
harbor OF Habana. The Marolehead or
he Detroit either Of which is better
adorted "a comfortable existence in such
Innate as that OF Habana than the
battleship Maine. will probably be sent
IN relieve the latter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
rns po,rer OF Little Things.

This is an inexhaustible theme. yet
few samples Will suffice 20 show that We
must not despise small thing. httie
cough unchecked leads to consumption
ana death. A little pain IN the lungs.
neglected. becomes pneumonia. And so "a
few doses OF DR.. Davd's Cough Syrup
taken in time will stop the cough and
nain in the lungs. and hence prevent
pneumonia and consumption. For sale
everywhere. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
. s.re something for Nothing.

The only time that we are sure tnat
our readers get something Tor notnlng
fs when those who are SICK or out OF
health accept the great oner OF Tree cor.
sultation by letter OF Dr. Greene: % WIZ
Fourteenth street. New YORK CITY, VINO
is beyond doubt the most famous ana
successful physician In curing Disease.
vo,, can write DIR. Greene about your
go and he will send you his opinion,
advice and fully explain your disease
free. II you follow bis directions cure
Is cure,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
CoLD-WEATHER RACING.
card of Ordinary Glass On1y-Attend-
ance Good.

NEW ORLEANS. February 4.-Clear
and cold weather and fast track were
the conditions to-day. The card was of
very ordinary class. The attendance was
good.
First race-six furlongs
q to 1O won, Mazeppa (S 10 l and TO u
second Everest q to u third. Time, 1l5'4.
second race-seven furlOngs-Liewanna
n 10 ID won Brighton (even and OUT Sc
cond. Jim Flood % to u third. Time, 1:29
Third race--seven and a half furlongs-
Celtic Bard g TO p won Robert Bonner
q TO ] and 3 TO - second, Shuttle COCK
N 10 ID third. Time, 1864.
Fourth race-handicap. mile and six
teenth-Judge Steadman a 10 81 won. Lo-
benguela g TO and EVEN second, Albert
s Is to u third. Time. 1891.
Fifth race-six furlOngs-Globe ii. @ 10
II won, r. b. Sack G. 10 and TO = Sc
cond. Jim Lisle GO TO ID third. Time
1861
sixth race-six furlongs-Bertha Nell
rs 10 u won. Banrica q to and 70 %
second, Gyp Ceiver g 10 u third. Time,
lis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
VOLUNTARY RETURN TO PRISON.
Murderer Under Sentence OF Death
u,d Made Good His Escape.

FORT SCOTT, KAN, February 4-A
murderer under sentence 10 DC hahseu'
who had escaped TO point loo miles
from his nearest pursuer voluntarily sur
rendered 10 the authorities mere Today
after notifying them OF his intention oy
long-distance telephone.
rho convict is George w. Finch, or
Kansas City, who followed young Frank
swofford here from Paola, Kan, and
murdered him for a few dollars, hiding
no sday Finch called up Sheriff Wheeler
by telephone from Lamoate. No.. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
CLOSING TALK FOR LUETGERT.
Case Compared to That of Dreyfus,
I'm France.

CHICAGO. February 4.-Attorney Law
renee Harmon began the closing talk In
behalf OF Adolph L. Luetgert to-day. He
compared the position of the prosecution
toward Luetgert to that OF the French
republic in the case of the imprisoned
oficer Dreyfus upon Devils Island. He
asserted that as Zola had dared TO ques-
ton the righteousness OF that condemna-
tion. challenging the justice and equity
OF the court-martial, SO he and others
had dared TO appear in defence of man
Whom they believed innocent.
Mr. Ha mon scored the police for what
ne termed was their wilful prosecution or
a wroneed man. He will speak to-mor-
row. Monday. and all of Tuesday. II his
strength permits
Then State s-Attorney Deneen will close
for the prosecution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05
VERMONT WAGE REDUCTION.
II is Thought There VIII lie No
Strike.

BURLINGTON, VT, February mo
tees have been posted at the mills OF
the Burlington Cotton Manufacturing
company. in this city and Winooski, an
nouncine that on Friday next the wages
- che rmployees will be reduced 10 per
cent The company employs about q"
hands. - I'm. haro reduced
The queen City mills mere reduced
WEE is thoueht there will be no strike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05

- WASHINGTON. February A.
tQiIN Forecast for Saturday:
l For notwithstanding cloudt
ress and possibly light rains
Saturday evening; fair Sunday; warmer;
southerly winds.
For Ncrth Carolina-Threatening wea-
ther. with light rain In extreme western
portions. followed by fair and not 80
warm weather Sunday; east TO southeast
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-05

Eifel Tower Lemonade. convenient for recep-
tons and weddings. Two gallons for 2sc Prss
CELL, LADp & CO., Sole Agents