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The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

There is precedent for the United
States government because nothing
like II has ever been seen before; and
II Is bound to be the best and biggest
government or earth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

Tho lead pencil Is sometimes hard
pushed to make Remarks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

There are times when the average
boy would like to assume the role of
father to the man for few brief mo-
ments.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

Britain owns one-fourth of the rail.
ways in the United States of Aner,s
and half Of the railways III souts
America.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

The man who always says exactly
what he means is more numerous than
popular.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

spaninrds in Cuba now want to be
Cubans. Things have changed. and
the "ever-faithfui isle" Will try TO be
faithful to herself
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

When woman has troubles she
confdes in physician. when man
has troubles he consults lawyer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

When Judge is In love with Maud
Muller he declares her as sweet as new
mown hay. When he is not he con-
siders her as green as grass.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

The way Of the transgressor is oft.
times the shortest route to Canada
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

a gem Of thought Is often impaired
By bad setting.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

A bachelor may have no real happI-
ness. but he escapes lot OF real mis-
cry.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

After suspicion Is once directed to-
ward man II is dificult to side-track
It.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

sono people can ber>te II tiry can
DO president.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

prof Suffer always discuurses on tbs
evils of glutlony before dinner" "WhyY
Because after dinner he Is not able Ia
DISCOURSE y
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

Soap that's all soap-Dlamond &C.
Soap.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12


ns the Colorado Sugar Manufacturing
Company. The incorporators are John
+. Campion, j. b. McKinnic Charles
Boettcher, Oscar ii. Cox, Charles Il.
Mitchell and George w. Trimble. The
list contains the names of some of the
wealthiest men of Colorado. The board
of directors consists of Eben Smith.
Charles Boettcher. j. Il. Campion, j.
J. Brown and ]. X. AfcKinnie The
sugar manufacturing company Is capl-
tallzed at S750,0O0. and Will proceed
without delay in erecting its plant in
Mesa county. Representatives of one
of the largest manufacturing firms of
the country have been In conferences
with the promoters of the enterprise.
and no time will he lost In breaking
ground and erecting n factory capable
of handling $50 TO 500 tons of beets
daily for period of three months each
year. The citizens of Grand Junction
literally donated for the enterprise
800 acres of land near the city.
valued at $4,000 The farmers. 2Go
in number, signed pledges to cultivate
$500 acres in beets for minimum
period of three years. the beets TO he
delivered at the factory md the sugar
company to pay S4.25 per ton for the
same. Farmers at long distance from
the factory will pay freight at the rate
of 80 cents ton. The contracts for
coal, coke and limestone. nll necessary
for the success of the plant, are upon
a basis which proves the railroads and
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Companv
are friendly to the new enterprise.
The buildings for the plant Will cover
a large area. and the main structure
will contain the intricate and costly
machinery which Is TO he used i'm tbe
manufacture OF beet sugar. The main
cost of the plant is In the machinery
The construction company guarantees
that the plant Will be completed and
-eady. for operation In eight months,
md The beet season will not begin I'M,
i after the end OF September, The
actory will be the means OF dlstrihn-
ing hundreds of thousands of dollars
innunlly among the farmers of The
'rnnd and neighhoring valleys.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

The War Department has finally de-
cided to continue In force, for n time
nt least. the system of collecting tnxes
In Cuba practiced by the Spanish an
thorities. The burden of collection.
amounting TO per cent. of the tax. is
now assumed by the government. in
stead OF being Imposed upon the tax
payers, while the 10 per cent. ipcrenso
in taxation, which was levied ms ons.
OF the last acts of the Spanish admin
istration. is remitted. MS well ms MI,
nccrued penalties. The order desirnot-
ing the Spanish Bank of the Island M
cuba MS the governments agent far
the collection of taxes in all parts of
the island, the bank also becoming cus.
todian of the funds. but it IL provided
that daily statements shall he made IN
the military governor of the island. and
thnt the moneys 80 collected shall ha
at all times subject TO the draft or tho
military governor.
The correspondent of the Cbico,o
Record writes his paper as foIlows j..
Ihe PRESIDENTS order exempting 4
ouo or 5000 offices from the iurisdIctIon
Vi the eivii Service Commission was to
nave gone INTO effect on the 18th. lint II
,,s,. ~ ".cn issued ana nobody
KNOWS when 1t will be- 1t lies uno,,
the Presidents table. and has haon
overhauled aud amended and revjsaa
SO many times TINT people who are in
MS confidence supposed 1t had reached
state OF perfection, but for some ron.
son ne Is not satisfied with 1t. nud bIs
new Years greeting TO the spoilsmen
Is Withheld. 1t is n fact that the Pres
iuent consented TO issue this order viii,
great reluctance. While he Recognizes
mat many OF the Offices included should
be exempt from the classified service
ne reels 1t Is going to add much TO the
burden or himself and his SUCCESSOR
Ii he could have his way lie would mt
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-01-12

all the Offices OF the government under
the civil service rules. where people
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Free Rural Mail DeIiveru.

As a result of the universal agita-
ton of the matter by the agricultural
press and people, provisions for a
rural mail service is about to be eff
fected. While it will take some time
TO make this system a uniyer sal
thing over the entire country, still
when once started, it will move
pretty rapidly for the reason that it
will be very popular, not only with
the people who reside in the country,
but with those who live in towns as
we'll. 1t will enable the merchants to
furnish their country readers with a
daily where now it is impractical
From an educational standpoint it
will be very beneficial, rs it will place
the residents on an equal footing with
the residents Of cities so far as getting
the daily news as il comes from the
press.
Appropriations to the amount OF
$500, 900 were provided for the ensu-
ing year, and the system is being
tried in several states. The western
headquarters are located at Indian
apolis, and the system will be intro
duced into that state. The expense
viii be very heavy for this service,
and it is well to remember that all Of
il must be paid for BY the people
themselves. 1t is likely that after
the system has been once fully de-
veloped and gotten into working
order it viii about pay its own way
through the extra amount of letter
mail that will be sent. Farmers
Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Saw Log Philosophy.

don't think much of a man who
prays and tells the lord he is a sinner,
who wouldn't speak to the working
man nor give the poor dinner. |
dom think much of man who prays
for the heather far away and turns
up his nose at the hundreds here who
pass him every day. | don't think
much Of the crowd that sews for the
poor in the foreign land, whose eyes
are blind at their own at home that
they meet on every hand. | don't
think much Of the church that sends
its men and women abroad and neg
lects the soul Of the hungry poor that
are close to the house of God. | don't
think much of the man who prays the
Lord will guide him right and who
seeks to gain the following week the
lowly widows mite. like the man
that's without pretense and who has
but little to say, who keeps from his
left what his right hand does in aims
that he gives away. But | know that
the Lord in His own good way will
sift the chat from the wheat, and
We'll be surprised when we get NJ
there at the folks in the highest seats
Stevens Point Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
New Bridge fit "klondlke. :

Those visiting the pumping station
will greatly enjoy a more feasible
way OF crossing the river to see The
spring which supplies our city with
its excel ent water. Heretofore VIC
were compelled to cross on loosely
laid planks and stepping stones, now
The crossing can be done on 4 hand
some, substantial and safe suspension
bridge. Visitors will appreciate this
very much. Ii is acredit to the pres
ent city council who have seen the
necessity Of having il put in, the cost
II The bridge being comparatively
small. We understand also that our
waterworks superintendent, Mr. John
H. Stephens, is the designer Of the
bridge and TO great extent the pro.
motcr that it was put in, therefore,
he also deserves considerable credit.
Upon inquiring we learn from Mr..
Stephens that the water supply for
the city during the past hot spell has
amounted to between 10000 and 60,
600 gallons Of water per day. During
ordinary weather he pumps abous
S5,0 600 gallons day. Though the
amount named above is drawn of
daily there is scarcely any perceptible
change in the overflow from the
spring by which he can judge Of the
quantity in the spring. The people
Of Lancaster ought to appreciate the
fact of having such IN abundance Of
good, pure water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Patch Grove Items.

Wallace Goodman and wife started
last Friday for visit with their
friends, the Wisemans, who live at
Wall Lake. Iowa; they expect to be
away two weeks at least. Mr. Good
man is one Of the thrifty farmers
whose industry, enterprise and energy
have made him quite prosperous and
independent. When mans cream
cry check runs up between seventy
and eighty dollars a month he should
consider his wife and SELF entitled TO
trip every year.
James Wilkinson and wife made a
visit ut Ellis Ponds home in Muscoda
last week.
Mrs. Jennie Barns Of Cassville is a
guest of the Ellis family.
Three OF our Patch Grove girls, who
were well qualified and successful
teachers, went westward to far dis
tant Washington and we regret 10
say that they deserted the ranks Of
teacher and have gone the way Of
their maternal ancestors and encum-
bercd themselves VITA domestic du-
ties. The ladies referred to were the
two sisters Ollie and Carrie Finn and
Lizzie Robertson. All three were
reared in this locality and educated in
the Patch Grove school. They used
to their advantage the opportunities
others have neglected. May happi-
ness and success attend them.
Last week Donald, oldest son Of w.
+. Lewis, and the Misses Mary and
Laura Maggie entered the Normal
school ut Platteville y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Pleasant RIDGE.

Warm and dry weather continues.
Some Of our farmers are cutting
corn il being early this year.
Threshing is being done up in the
latest style. Kraning Bros and Suttle&
Mclean are doing the threshing on
the Ridge this fall
There is some clover seed to be
hu.led and il is well filed
Chas. Shepard IS in search OF a fran
Of about one hundred acres, which he
would like to rent of some one, any
one having such would do him favor
to let him know.
Jno. Mankel is out with a crew Of
hands replacing some Of the bridges
that washed out sometime ago.
Miss Sarah Greene who has been
visiting with her parents fora couple
OF months, returned to Missouri, Fri
day, to resume teaching the win
ter term Of school which she had en-
gagged to teach before coming home.
Mrs. Romelous Richmond, Of Sheri-
dan, Iowa, returned home after few
weeks visit with relatives.
Some Of the M. w. A. attended the
funeral Of Geo. Damn on Sunday last
Miss Katie Mason. OF Washington,
D. {. returned by way Of Madison,
where she will spend a few weeks
visiting with her Cousin, l.. b. Shep-
ard and will then 60 home.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Dobson of Rewy
visited on the Ridge Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Horses in Greater Demand.

With horse buyers from Wisconsin
Minnesota and the Dakotas securing
the ranges of Oregon and Washington
and paying from SO up for animals
which two or three years ago were
considered fit only for the abattoir
where they sold for $3.50 to ~ per
head, il is apparent the advent Of the
horse!ess age has been postponed. So
great is the demand for heavy work
horses and animals suitable for the
cavalry service that it is impossible
to meet il with the class Of animals
required, and buyers are filling out
orders in some cases with unbroken
range horses, for which as high as $40
per head has been paid. Government
buyers, who few years ago were
wont to Gull closely and reject every
thing that did not meet the exact re-
quirements, have been compelled TO
waive some of the specifications or
else fail TO secure the full quota Of
animals needed. There is also a
steady demand for fast harness
horses. So long as men have money
with which to crafty their desires
for the Injuries Of life, the backbend-
ING bicycle and the inanimate horse
less carriage will never supplant the
quadruped whose speed, intelligence
and beauty have been popular themes
for the poet and painter throughout
all ages Portland Oregonlan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

gle for life but the last spark Of life
burned out on Saturday a little after
2 o'clock in the afternoon.
The fire company quickly responded
to the call and had the fire controlled
in very short time, but not until
the kitchen and dining room and n
shed adjoining were completely ruined
by the ilames. The loss is covered
by insurance. Mr.. Damn carried a
life insurance of $4,000 in the NJ. w.
A., which will benefit his fatherlcss
boys.
George Casper Damn son OF Il. L..
Damn, was born Aug. rs, 1861, on
the farm south of Lancaster, He was
married to Mary FREDERICK Kramer,
daughter OF VIM. and Louisa Kramer,
at Animation, Sept. 20, 1885. Three
children were born to them, Paul, age
II years, Walter. age s. and Frank,
age s years. Mr.. Damn leaves beside
his children, a father and mother
three brothers, Henry, Louis and, Os-
car, all at home, and two sisters, Mrs.
Amelia Carthew Of Spokane, Wash,
and Mrs. Carrie Guentzel of Boscobel.
Mrs. Mary +. Damn was born April
%, 1862, atAnnaton. Her father was
VIM. Kramer, proprietor of the Anna
on wagon factory for many years. Mrs.
Damn leaves an aged mother, Mrs. L.
Kramer of this city. and seven sisters to
mourn her untimely death. The sis
tiers are Mrs. Emma Goldman of An
nation, Mrs. Kate Wetter, Mrs. Louisa
Bast and Mrs. Lena Kramer Of Ian
caster, Mrs. Lizzie Rhoda of Annaton,
Mrs. = Sanders of Platteville and
Mrs. Minnie Stippich Of Wichita,
kans., all of whom were here to at
tend the funeral except Mrs. Stippich
The funeral services were held At
the German Evangelical church Sun
day at 2:30 L, NJ. and were conducted
by Rev. Iiliniske and Rev. Morgan.
The procession which followed the re-
mains to the city cemetery was one Of
the largest ever in Lancaster. The
floral offerings were many, the church
being fairly banked with flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Damn have resided
in the city for q number OF years. and
were known as industrious, honest
and worthy PEOPLE, who found their
enjoyment in their family circle, which
alas! was quickly broken.
About five years ago Mr.. Damn
built his mill upon the present site
and had built up big trade in his line
It is said that his last days work was
one Of the biggest days work he had
ever put in.
The sympathy Of all goes out to the
orphaned children and the other rela-
tives in their hour of grief which
is very hard to bear. This ac-
cidcnt has fallen like a shadow over
our city and with it comes warning
which all are not likely to soon forget.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Meet In GjtIl Hall.

The question Of a hall Of sufficient
size TO accommodate the large number
Of delegates to the Good Roads Con-
vention at Milwaukee, has been hap
PLY solved by the city authorities,
who have granted theu Of the Coun-
ell Chamber in the new City Hall.
The convention will be called to order
on Wednesday morning, during the
State Fair week. September IS, at 10
O'Clock.
The object lesson road to be con-
structed at the Fair Grounds will be
built Of Montello granite, which has
been donated for the purpose, and
which is among the very best material
for macadam roads to be found in the
country. The railroads have contri-
buted 10 the success Of the undertake
ing by offering to haul this road mat
erial free Of charge. A section Of the
road will also be built Of hardheads,
such as are to be found in almost all
farming districts. These have been
donated by Supt. Geo. McKerrow o.
the Farmers Institutes, from his farm
in Waukesha County
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
HLhSKAN LETTER.
II. l. Patch Writes an interesting
Letter From EAGLE 6itu.
PROSPECTS ARE BETTER.
Mentions Number Of the Lancaster Bous
In the kl0ndike.

Eagle City, Alaska July %, 1899.
Dear wife and family Doubtless
you arc wondering how | am getting
along and | will delay writing no long
err
have just received i scolding from
Mrs. Elwell, who Is down from Daw-
son, for not writing home more fire.
quently but You know am poor hand
at letter writing, however you max
rest assured that | often think of you
and the many friends in Wisconsin.
We spent most of the winter out on
the creeks and il seemed Of no use to
write.
Elwell, who Is here with his wife.
tells us that George YandeWall and
Case have struck It rich up there,
am glad to hear this and hope all the
rest u the boys may have luck.
Elwell also told us of Rolla Walk
ers death which was sad news for us.
Charley Barber received card
from John Pendclton few days ago
stating that he would be over here
soon.
We owned an interest in claim on
Tauana River, where we prospectcd
last winter. We bought out the other
boys last night. Elwell thinks we
got a bargain and hope il will prove
such
am working for the government,
they are building fort here, get one
dollar per hour and work nine hours
a day. ! have got all over my lame
ness and am in good spirits, and hope
my coming out here will be a success.
The people here arc very liberal in
their views, we have preaching every
Sunday and the services are held i'll il
saloon, the minister has just had Il
piano and a nice lot OF books shipped
10 him so we viii have some chance
for reading and the piano will be a
big help in the church services.
The minister lives just across the
street from US, has his wife with him.
How would you like to come out here
and neighbor with her2
don't know whether | will get out
Of here this fall or not, would like 10
il can make satisfactory arrange
ments to do 50.
The prospect in the mines arc more
encouraging at present than At any
time since | came here.
| Mr.. lvey the revenue collector,
was in to see Us few days ago. He
was in Lancaster some three months
before and gave US lots Of news.
Pilot,our st. Bernard dog,is a great
fayorite in camp and think lots Of
him
/ get terrible lonesome for you
and the children and would get home
sick il | dared to do 50.
would be very much pleased to
hear from any Of the old friends, just
tell them il they feel like doing 4
little missionary work to write let
ter to IL. L. Patch, at Eagle City,
| Alaska.
With love to you and the children.
lremain as ever yours.
| III. l.. PATCH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Mission Feast.

The Presbyterians will hold their
annual Mission Feast in their church
in this city next Sunday, Sept. 10th.
Two services will be held, conducted
in German, one at 1915 A. NJ, and
the other at 2:15 r. NJ. AS Is custom-
airy the ladies will serve the social
dinner at the parsonage.
The well known Rev. w. r. Mund-
henke Of " heeling, Ill, and the Rev.
T. Waalkes of Marion township, this
county, have kindly consented to Of
liciate. These feasts have been great
ly appreciated in the past. They arc
helpful both in the way Of social in
tercourse and Christian benence
All are invited. Come and partici-
maize
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
NO TIVE LIKE THE OLD TIVE.

There i 10 time like the old time when You and we're
yonng
When the buds d April bossomed and the birds d spring
time sungi
The gardens brightest gories ~ nursed
But the yolets the flowers opened first
There place ike the old place where you and were
born,
Who're lifted first eyelds the spendors d the
From the milkvite breast that the cling
ing arms that bore
Where the dear eyes gistened Us that viii look On Us no
There ! no friend ike the old friend vhe has shared
morning days
Fame the scentes unfower CANDY crown Of gold
But Friendship The breathing with sweets in every
There 10 love ike the old love that " eoured in our
pride;
Though leaves falling falling and we're fading side
by side;
There blossoms all Is with the eolors Of our
dawn
And live il borrowed sunshine when our day-sar il
withdrawn
There no times ike the old thy shall never be
forgot
There no place ike the old place keep green the
old spot
There no friends like old friends Heaven pro-
long their iresl
There loves ike oyes-Gol bless our loving
wiyes
-oLIyrr WENDELL HOLMES
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
CRcccived too late for last week

AtNNNAtNGh tbb iitt lOl ldSl NGSk.
r. Collier and family arrived on the
night Of Tuesday last week. Mrs.
Collier met her husband at Waukesha,
whore she visited with friends while
awaiting his arrival from England.
Michael Casey and wife of Twin
Lakes, Mimi, have returned to their
former homes in Grant county Mr..
Casey has been engaged in the prac-
tice Of law but we have heard he in
tended to pursue farming in the fu-
ture to some extent.
Robert Lumpkin of Jamesport, Mo,
sor Of the late G. w. Lumpkin, is
visiting with friends in this locality.
Mrs Matilda Cherricr of Now Hamp-
ton, Iowa, who has been guest of the
McNamarras for a short time, had
the misfortune to get somewhat
poisoned with ice cream that had
stood too long in the freezer. She is
all right again.
Mrs. Mile Humphrey and little
Jessie are guests Of the IIicklins.
Walter Hickiin attended the races
and carnival at Dubuque, Iowa.
Mrs Caroline Younglovc is 4 guest
Of Mrs. NJ. Y. 3. Humphrey
Miss May has gone on visit TO
Arlington, Iowa. where her brother
resides,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Friends In Gran

They tell me you were pack iii Grant
To visit; won't you tell
About the folks OF course you drank
Again from the old wen
Yes, ! was back to view the place
Where life in youth.Was gay;
But Times rough hand has nigh defaeed
Each form and face today
80 lew are lett, who once ! knew.
While fields and roads were strange.
ForgettulneSs its curtain drew
And made complete the change
Aunt Betsey still keeps house you know
How well we loved to eat
Her cakes and watch her roll the dough
MY wasn'tit treat:
And Horacef Yes he r. a. sprY
Almost as any boy;
AS full of humOr quaint and dry
And hearty iovial JOY
And Henry too Yes. h. was there
j saw him, to be sure
The silver threads show iii his hair.
And he has altered more.
The same true soul you knew so well
AS faithful now as then;
! could no more in yolums tell
Should genius guide my pen
The younger ones Well some were there
And some were far away,
And some have passed from toll and care
Have ended lite's short day.
We all have reached the western slope
OF lite's declining plain;
May al our hearts be filled with hope
OF life's eternal gain
b H. TRIPF