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The oasis., 1900-10-20

several years of doubt aud speculation as to what the new laws are and how they will be construed, besides entail ing the stockmen and counties in the territory in costly litigation to ascer- tain the status of the law. Some reg ulations are necessary for the protec- tion of the cattle industry, aud de. fleets might be remedied in the pres ent law by some slight amendments, if deemed advisable, but let the main provisions remain on the statute book as they are.
 Citizen: Prof. Forbes of the exper- iment station save very instructive lecture on the present condition Of range lands throughout the territory. He pictured the verdant appearance of the range lands during the late six ties, and following the course Of time, showed how, by overstocking, the na- tive grass was cut down and the ranges ruined. Prof. Forbes has ori- ginated an idea which, if 1t proves successful, bids fair to re.establish the cattle industry and once more en- throne the cattle king in Arizona. He, with the assistance of Dr. Grif- fths, is now at work on plan to re- stock the desert land with native grass and ascertain by experiments whether ii would not be possible to restore the old state of abundance of range feed They have enclosed an area of desert range land five miles south of Tucson and Dr. Griffiths is now on trip through the southern portion of Arizona collecting different varieties of native grass seed which they propose to plant within the in- closure aud see if well tended and protected grass will not flourish as in the years gone by. If the experiment | proves successful steps will be taken to procure legislation for the protec- Jion of range land against tie abuses to which it has been subjected.
The oasis., 1900-10-20

For a Dice, clean shave or an artistic hair cut go to F. P. Bustamante, Calle Elias, Nogales. Sonora: fourth door from Hotel Cazabon. Good barber. careful attention. A clean towel for every customer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16

THE DESIGNER Tor September is charm
inElv and profu>ely Illustrated in colors
ana = black and-whIte, and fashions and
miscellany are blended in . most harmoui-
Gus whole Among the many features
peculiarly appropriate 10 this season are
three pages 81 advice concerning garments
for the school Girl, Points on Dress max
ing, which treats OF Finishing skirts +
September horticulture suggestions for the
amateur gardener. directions for giving
~ Woodland Party, a short play-Au-
tumn sunshine. TWO pages OF illustrations
ana descriptions of hygienic schoolroom
furniture, ana recipes for Apple Cookery"
In addition 10 all these numerous designs
are shown accompanied by working di-
rectionS for knitting, croehetng and tnlaid
work There are two short stories for
adultS-"phe Missing Links and "A Col
lege Girls Aspirations, ana ore for the
chlldren-"The Lost Belt " .Parlor Magic
fills t"-o pages. and "a Conundrum supper"
gives suggestions that should be useful to
church societies. The thirteenth paper of
.fhe kindergarten in the Home Book
Notes Among Ourselves. Nursery
Lore. Etiquette Hints" and Household
Advice. not 10 speak of The Manicuring
Art" in Health and Beauty series. complete
most acceptably this generous table of con-
tents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16
MRS. ETA JANE BIRCH

Some one has said the Magical
Sunlight all through Germany is the
happy smile, the perpetual greeting
and the true recognition of the horest-
hearted German peasant" II is al
SO pleasure to meet cheerful people;
they have so much sunshine bottled
up in their hearts that their lives
glow with it and it radiates into other
lives. What the sun is to nature.
what God is to the stricken heart, are
cheerful persons in the house and bv
the w~yside.
But even the ..human face divine
that glows with cheerfulness and
whose ruddy tints of health indicate
happy heart. is changed by death,
and II there were no prospect beyond
this, surely it would be the saddest
sunset of all, the sun of human life
dipping behind the western horizon.
Into home where three small
children sat feasting upon the bright
tlnts OF their mothers happy life came
the Spoiler and dimmed the lustre of
the eve, and chased away life's cheer
ful expression and left for them the
silent motionless form of fond moth
er and affectionate wife.
Mrs. Eta Jane Birch had been a
patient sufferer and was hopeful that
an operation would give her strength
so that She would be able to attend 10
the needs Of her little family. On
Tuesday of last week the operation
was performed and on Thursday
morning she passed away. Even in
death she wore a smile.
a husband and three children are
left to mourn her loss, also a father
and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. two
sisters, Mrs. Chas. Oates, Dixon, iii
Mrs. John Day, Lancaster, and four
brothers, one residing in Blooming
ton and three in Lancaster.
The funeral was held on Friday
afternoon from the Congregational
church, the Rev. L. j. Brown preach
ing sermon OF solace and tender
helpfulness from the words. eve All
do fade as the leaf, :" and the remains
were laid TO rest in the Lancaster
cemetery.
little while on earth she spent.
] i'll God for her his angels sent
And then on earth she closed her eyes
To wake to glory in the skies
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16
MRS ANNA =. W. sCHMITT.

Mrs. Anton Schmitt, residing just
east of the city proper, was the un-
fortunate victim of an accident on
Wednesday OF last week that resulted
in her death on Saturday at .. m.
The particulars are sad to relate and
the unexpected death came as a shock
ing surprise L. the family and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs, echmitt started from
their home Wednesday morning with
the family horse and conveyance en-
route to the woods to procure some
leaf mould a, they entered the hi.rh-
way near their home Mrs. Schmitt
raised her para>ol and this frightened
the horse The animal gave sudden
lurch and Mrs. Schmitt was thrown
heavily to the ground, a!ightin. Oh
her head and arm Mr. ScamItt 80
capped with Slight bruises. but when
Mrs. Schmitt was picked up She was
found TO be in an unconscious condi-
ton and severly injured Medical
assistance was hastily summoned and
every means exhausted 70 provide re-
lief but % no avail In comatose
state she fingered un.il deaf resulted.
Miss Ann Elizabeth Weber was born
in Dexbach. Hessen Darm,tadt Ger
many. March -. ls2a. ant va, mar
ried u her now ~orrowing husband.
Mr- Anton Schmitt. March i. ls52
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16

aged 81 Years, ! months aud % days
Two Years after marriage they moved
70 this country and settled in Grant
county where they have since resided.
Seven children We're born to this happy
union. five daughters and two sons,
but only the daughters survive to
mourn the loss Of a true. good and
affectiona,e mother. OF the daugh-
tiers two reside in California. Mrs. j.
". Graves residing in Lathrop and
Mrs.Jas. knott,a resident Of Oakland.
Mrs. Amelia Lisherness resides at
Patch Grove and her two remaining
daughters, Misses kathrine Elizabeth
and Veronica Marie. enjoy the
blessing and protection of the home.
Their son Charles died OF scarlet fever
in January, 1871 and Adolph was
killed in railway wreck May 9,lS9O,
in California. For period exceed
ing is years this couple, respected
and beloved by the entire community,
have lived and loved and labored TO
promote the happiness of their home
and the peace of the community, until
today the hereaved husband finds his
experience echoed in the language of
the poet, John w. Chadwick, viz:
"Methought walked along pleasant way.
Sunlight and shadow flecking leaf and sod
And. hand in my hand. one beside me trod.
her falr face adding brightness to the day.
Sudden we came upon hidden door
And she that walked beside me passed with
in.
Nor ala return. But where she late had
been
There came voice that clamored never
more
That voice knew but straightway. seem
inglv
From the shut door gentle echo rung
And "Evermore" still "Evermore" il sung.
And ever softer and more dreamingly.
God of the living from within the door
No echo-came that blest word Evermore.
Funeral services were conducted at
the late home of the deceased on Mon
day afternoon by the Rev. T. j.
Brown assisted by Rev. Ringold.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16
D6ATHS OF
o
THE WEEK
The Grim Reaper Brings Sorrow
And Sadness To Three hdppu
Homes.
BRIEF GEOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
GEORGE Eek.

George Eek. an early settler of the
town of Liberty died at his home in
Sitter. Monday. Aug. 9th, of general
debility. Deceased was born in Hes
sing, Germany. in 1926 Here his
bovhood days We're passed, and
here in 1892 was he married 10 Minnie
kelver. The couple emigrated TO
America the same year and located at
Hazel Green, Wis. where they resid-
ed until 1866. Mr.. Eek enlisted in
1864 and served until the close of the
war. returning home and removing
shortly with his family to Liberty
township where he continued 10 re-
side to date of his death. The fam
lily consisted of nine children, four
sons and five daughters. Two of the
the latter preceded the father to
the beyond previous to his demise,
leaving the widow and seven children
to mourn. All were present TO con-
sole the mother at the last sad rites,
held at the German Lutheran church
at Sitter Thursday last: Mrs. Lou
isa Martin, Marithen, Ia, Mrs.
Minnie Trentzsch. Mrs. Kate Angus,
and George Eek. Lancaster: Henry
Eek, Waukesha; and William and
Emma who live at home. Rev. Kapp
conducted the services and large
concourse Of friends paid their last
tribute of respect to the departed
neighbor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16

Part of the cargo of the Dutch
steamer Queen Wilhelmina. which left
this port the other day. consisted of
about 1000 tons of steel rails, which
are being carried to Toxic. Japan,
where a regular American surface rail-
way is being Observation-Disclosures
Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16

4 little tenement house child who
has shown remarkable talent in paint
ing flowers from copies. saw real
pansy for the first time the other day
and CALCULATED sorrowfully: oh. but
can never get the velvet, New
York Tribune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16
LAWYERS.

A TTORNEYS-BU sHNErI WATKINS & MosHs
Practice In all State and United States
courts OfnccS over State Bank Of rant Gown
~, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16

i,ANDS
NOTICE FOR TAN DEEDS.
(OFFICIAL.)
OFFICE or COUNTY CLERK.
LANCASTER GRANT Co. WIS. IS
IrI.N Il l4Nn

Notice is hereby given that the following
described lands ana village ana city lots IN
the county OF Grant ana state of Wisconsin
were sold by the Treasurer of said county
on the Eth dav of May lsgs, for the delin-
Quent taxi of lSq5
The amount set opposite each description
is the amount OF tax. interest and charges
due thereon, computed up To the last day Of
demption.
Now therefore unless the taxes ana
charges are paid on or before the
SIXTEENTH DAY.OF.MAY 1901
the same will be conveyed by tax deed To
the purchaser according To the provisions
of law.
AbbreviationS:-E east y + for north
east, 5 r southeast w west. y w north
west = " southwest. y north, : south, Com
commencing Cor corner. y acre. Add addi-
ton Blk block I'D bounded. It feet Sec sec
ton l. Links una undivided.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16

ENcellentmRsic was furnished by
quartettc composed Of Miss Marjorie
McCawley, Miss Bessie Clementson,
Mr.. Earl Iyey and Mr. Richard Nye.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-08-16

Town :, Range -Watterstov
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
FREELING.
Especial to virglnian-P llot.)

Freezing, Va, June 1.-THE Mormon
elders are holding forth their doc
trine" An this community. They are try
Ing to obtain leave to hold their meet
ings in all the schoolhouses. These
Latter Day Saints" meet everybody
courteously, and in return have the
same courtesy extended to them. Their
NEE tings are not largely attended.
Charley Hughes. a young man OF
near Clinton. seems to have been born
under an unlucky star. When a mere
child he was handling knife, and fell
down upon 1t. the blade penetrating
one of his eyes and totally destroying
the sight of it. A day or two since
he was out with a gun. and upon dis
charging 1t. the tube was blown put
and struck him In the other eye de-
stroying 1t. thus leaving him blind.
Harmon. son OF Rev. Andrew Null
Inns, and Marshall Hughes were arrest
ed upon a warrant. charging them with
burning Kelly's grist mill and several
other buildings. as noticed in this cor
respondence some time since. They Ind
hearing before Justice Ross, OF Clint
wood. and were sent to Jail to await the
action of the grand jury at the next
term OF the County Court.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
THE SEWERAGE.

Mr.. Guild. the contractor, said yester-
day that the main sewerage would be
complete by O'clock this afternoon.
Immediately upon the completion ofyhis
the house connections will he commenc-
ed. ''If the present weather continues"
Mr.. Guild went on to say. ''thc whole
system will be entire by the Goth of this
month"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
tee ted a petition yesterday calling on the

ted petition yesterday calling on the
clothing, shoe, and gents furnishing
merchants, the object OF the petition be-
ing 10 close the stores here ut Z o'clock
at night during the warm weather. ex-
cept on Mondays and Saturdays. Only
the washington avenue merchants were
visited, and all but two OF them have
signed the petition. and in all probabili-
W these will also do so.
The International Brotherhood of
6iacksmiths' Union. No. los, met Tues
Gay night at Rosenbaums Hall. The
union accepted the report OF the dele
gate to the State Federation of Labor
In Rtchmond, S. J. Hickey.
"A communication from the Weayers'
union No. 164, Jamestown, N. Y, was
read. in which aid was asked, and the
union determined to extend the assist
ance asked for.
The excursion to Buckroe Beach last
night, given by the machinists, for the
benefit of the hospital fund, was we'll
oatronized.
The bricklayers met last night in
Rosenbaum's hall. The meeting was
called to order'by President Connewey,
and the usual business before the union
was transacted.
The PAINTERS union held their regular
meeting last night. A good attendance
was present, and an interesting meet
ing was the result.
Under the election of delegates to the
Central Labor Union, the following
gentlemen were elected: ]. NJ. Brown.
w. Il. Pearman, j. b. Clinedist, w. r
NaWlnS and j. L. Gootee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
TUESDAY. JUNE 10Th.

IL a. m.--Alumni address by S. II.
Graves. Esq. OF Roanoke. Va.
p. m.--heview of battalion, follow
ed by sham battle.
$40 p. m.--Celebratlon of Lee Liter
airy Society
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
WEDNESDAY, JUNE goth.

10 n. m.--Processlon to chapel.
1890 n. Essays by members of
graduating class.
- Comforting OF degrees.
1890 p. m.-Address before gradu-
ating class by Hon. Peter j. Otey, of
Lynchburg. Va.
9 D. commencement ball
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
STATE AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE.

MECHANICAL COLLEGE~
Especial Cor. Virginian-Pilot)
Backsburg. Va, June 1.-The COM
mencement exercises this year at the
State Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege. at Blacksburg. Va. will be held
June 18th to goth.
The program is as follows:
SUNDAY. JUNE 18th.
II a. m.--Baccalaureatc sermon by
Rev. aHaesA-Duncan. d. D.. OF Knox
vile. Tenn.
$40 p. m.-Sermon before the Young
Mems Christian Association. by Rev.
james Arthur. of Roanoke. Va.
MONDAY. JUNE 18th.
II a m.--Address before the literary
societies by II. NJ. Smith. Esq, of Rich
mond. Va
p. m.--Competi.ive company drill
$50 p. m.-Battalion dress parade.
$50 p. m.--Celebration of Maury Lit
erary Society.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
Before You Travel.

North or West. call upon the under
signed for lowest rates to all points
via Baltimore and Ohio railroad (RoyaI
Blue Line). Bay Line. Washington
steamers and Chesapeake Line: finest
fastest and safest trains in the world.
ARTHUR G. LEWIS.
S. p. A. Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
(Under Atlantic Hotel)
fel7-eod-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08

these prospects were blighted by her
death. The deceased was q daughter OF
Mrs. Clifton Richardson. and was a ma
tive OF this city. She is survived by
husband, little girl three years old,
and two infants.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
A SAD DEATH.

Mrs Powell. wife OF Mr.. Julian f.
Powell. departed this life at her home in
West End TneSnay afternoon at Sis
o'clock. shortly after becoming a moth
err to twin children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Powell had been mar
ried nearly five years. and tho family
was known as one OF the happiest here.
In October next their intention was to
celebrate thedE 9th anniversary, but
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-08
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

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u settlements, place your insurance OF
eli kinds with WOODWARD s. ELAN.
Suffolk. yex my2-tf
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-20
LOCAL AND 81 RrREAN.

In an encounter with = large Newfour.i-
land dog at WIustanley Park. i. NJ. Bread
well was terribly bitten. out finally man
aged To- xiii the brute.
John !. cUl!igan. who claims 10 be a
graduate % oxford. TEs locked ur at the
Fourth District Police Station or a chsrg,
OF IagrauCy.
The Twelfth District Democratic Com
guittte fixed August 7 as the date for the
Nominating Convention and selected
IhTig's Cave the place OF meeting.
Work on tho excavation for building IT
Eighth and olive streets has been suspend
ed by an injunction issued az the instance
OF the Terminal Railway Company. which
claims that the wall Of tho JauI.el IS being
Weakenel.
The rate ot enlistment AT the United
States recruiting Office this month IS nearly
double that OF last month. owing 70 the
recent Chinese agitation.
Robert FRANKIE. a srfpnlan OF the Olive
street line was arrested on re1uss: OF St
Joseph authorities. FRANKIE IS under sen
s-uoe OF five years 10 the peI.teut!aCy FOR
burglary
Doctor Louis Frank phillips. under ar
RS, On a charge Of passing worthless
checks. admitted to the police :hat his real
name is Robert Bergman. and that he - On
parole from an Illinois pSnItentiary.
E.x-Sovernor Stone departed for New
York and Boston, and he may go 10 Liver
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-20
AN APPEAL TO
SAVE WHITES.
Text of Memorial Sent to Pekin by the VicerOys
of Southern China in Connection With
Ii Hung Chang's Trip.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
London. Friday. July 2o.-lCopyrirht,
l:n. hy the New York Herald Com
panyI-A special dispatch I" the Daily
Telegraph. dated Canton. Tuesday, via
Hong Kong Wednesday. says:
with considerable difficulty. | have
managed To- secure from Niccrny Ii
Hung Chang the following copy Of the
Nicrroys' Joint memorial. which is new
being signed for presentation To the
l"wag"r Empress:
li"nrcf"rth all nations VIII see that
our Government hai M Intention lightly
Ia engage in hvstiliiics. AMI only did 80
when II WAS found unavoidable. Their
anger and resentment will. as Il matter
OF course. he nj once APPRAISED after
having respectfully considered the senti-
HcItS Indicated IN the decree. We have
decided 10 ask that these may he Ell
larged on In five WAYS. We would ask:
First-That decree be issued or
derins the Tartar Generals and Vice
roys AMI Governors TO continue the
usual system of affor,liuS protection 10
foreign merchants and missionaries, 50
as 10 show that. although hostilities are
in progress. noncomhatants are still I'M
der the Governments protection, and 10
display more clearly the heayenlike
mercy Of the sacred throne.
'Second-The llghtness or severity Of
the measures OF the foreign Powers will
depend solely upon tho fate Of their
Ministers. We hear that the rebels dis
obey the edicts and continue the attack
on the legations. Foreign papers state
with reference to the assassination oC
the German Minister that the German
Emperor has made his troops swear re-
veuge. All our Ministers abroad have
telegraphe-i. and all the kilograms from
foreign sources state. rs do also the
Consu& General In Shanghai, that tho
one thing Of paramount importance IS
the safety Of the foreign Ministers. II
China can only save them. there Will
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-20
BY Join /. BASS.

SIECIAi. I:I CABLE.
1aku. Friday. July ~. Via che Foo.
Tuesday. July IL Delayed in trans
mission. Copyright. lgs'. lay The New
York Herald Company The situation
in Northern China j. Iuu;'h more serious
than IS generally realized.
II Is HOW common talk that the for
cigu Powers will wait until the end of
September before beginning the adyanc"
On Prkin. In such an event, the anti
foreign movement is likely 10 extend 10
Southern China. in spite Of the Vice
roy's efforts. Thus far the relations nf
the International troops have been cor
dial. but thcr,. IL no unity of action for
want OF Il head.
Only about 1000 foreign troops are
in Tirn-Tsin. To-day the Chinese city Of
Tics-TSin WAS taken.
The foreign settlement WIS constant
ly shclied 10y the imperial troops. who
assaulted yesterday 4 British position at
the point of the bayonei. but were re
pulsed. The Chinese troops are showing
unexpected fighting power. They are
equipped with better arms than the for
eign soldiers. The Ninth United States
Infantry are now all in 1ien-Tsin.
"A later dispatch from Mr.. Bass pub
lished In Thursdays Republic. described the
capture Of Tien-Tsin by the allied forces
ana stated thai the cay hal been destroyed
by fireJ
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-20
HUMBERT TO HIS TROOPS.
Says They Do Not Go for the Pur.
pose of Conquest.

Naples. July liking Humbert reviewed
the Chinese expeditionary corps to-day
and af,erward addressed the officers and
men. His Majesty said:
Il bring you my salute and that of your
country In wishing good fortune TO your
arms. You go to u distant region where
our flag has been outraged. You g. there
not for the purpose OF conquest. but only for
the defense OF the sacred rights Of man and
violated humanity. In your mission YOU
will have for companions soldiers OF the
most powerful nations OF the world. Re
good comrades with them. Try to hold
aloft the prestige OF the Italian army and
the honor of the country. Depart. there
fore, fun OF confidence. I accompany you
In spirit. God bless your mission
Tie King witnessed the dispatch OF tho
corps at Naples from tho deck OF war
ship at the entrance TO the port, remaining
until all the transports had gone. The de-
parture began et .:e5 p m. ard ended at
S:,5. amid the enthusiasm % crowd OF
spectators estimated at 10000 The epec-
;scle Of the vessels proceeding seward.
dressed In tho national colors, was most
imposing