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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-15
The clerk read the following Gre
dentials of o. j. Day as su t,ervisor of
the village of Bloomington:


To the County Clerk. Charles Dickinson.
Dear Sir:-The village board of the village
of Bloomingto n met in special session, le-
gally called at a.. m, this forenoon and
elected 0. J. Day supervisor OF the village of
Bloomington to I'LL the vacancy created by
the resignation OF Chas. w Stone.
A. j. FRAZIER Village Clerk.
The chairman read Que section of
his report relating to the purchase of
the Gingrlgh lands:
To the Honorable the Comfy 30 ud o.
Grant Co.. His:
We, the chairman of said county
board and the county clerk of said
county, would respectfully report our
proceedings in the purchase of the
tract of land known as the Gingrigh
farm, under the resolution passed at
the annual session of said board for
the year 1899, as follows:
In negotiating for the purchase of
said lands we were assisted by James
Anderson, Superintendent of theGrant
County Insane asylum, and also by
the Board of Trustees of said asylG IN.
The result of the negotiations was an
agreement by the terms of which the
proprietors of the Gingrigh farm
agreed TO sell To Grant county the fol-
lowing described tract of land situate
in Grant county, Wis: The nortn-
half of the northwest quarter of sec
ton 13. the southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter of said section ID.
the north-half of the northeast quarter
of southwest quarter OF said section
Is. all in town four ~ north of range
three 81 west, together with right
of way extending south from the
southeast corner of said last above
described tract Of land to The public
highway.
la c, n,ideration for which said
county i, 10 pay in cash the sum Of
four thousand. nine hundred and III
lve1 aud 59-lOO dollars tS49l5 50l Of
which sum the sum Of two thousand
dollars ha, been pald down and the
ha'a =. $29l5 50 Is 10 be paid a. fol1
- .-.-- -. -.os--.so D. =. -
fore Fc5. l. 1871, one thousan6 odol-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-15

said county home as 10 make the said Abigail
ulier 4 c9untv charge instead OF charge
against the said town of Waters town from
ana after the said date 81 her commitment
70 sam Institution h nal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-11-15

KIN thar pin with Mull's Lightning
PAN Killer for internal or external
l9e. he - in the home or carry II -
-.a,r grin %. Tor s.lc by ). I. Bea-
]. Il.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
The Polite Policeman n.

1t was crowded Oh the avenue, and
there was a constant stream Of vchi-
cles coming and going. At the crossing
Of two OF the most congested streets
stood police officer. tall and COM
handing. irrcproachably dressed and
with an eye that compelled obedience.
When the tide Of travel surged thick.
est, little sd lady came to the curb
and looked out into the impossible
stream of carriages and wagons. Evil
IDENTIFY she wanted to get across. The
gallantry Of the big policeman took
possession of him. He approached her
and held up his hand.
Don't be afraid. I'll see that you
get across safely" he said.
The old lady shook her head nerv-
ously and seemed more undecided than
ever. The policeman came nearer.
Taking her arm, he started to lead her
across, stopping the steady stream of
passersby in wagons and carts. The
old lady hung back, protesting. When
the slow way to the other side of the
street had been made, the officer re-
leased her arm. She looked at him in
a dazed way and said with some sharp
ness: What on earth did you want to
drag ME across that road for? had
an errand to do on the other side."-
Detroit Free Press.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
a.h. Gentle Art Of winkins.

when you have mastered the gentle
art of winking," said Lord Beacons-
field, you hold the key to success in
your hands"
Every ones personality is made up
Of trivial failings and trivial talents.
Foster the good qualities in your
friends and subordinates and wink at
those failipgs so dear to their possess
ors. Not to see everything is Il rule
which will strengthen friendships and
help you to get the best results from
your fellow workers.
"He is no good" said the great Ma
polcon of one Of his officers. lie is
continually looking into the privatcs'
stew pot"
~ want a man who can keep his eye
ON the ultimate result and ignore little
failings, never mind how aggravating,"
said Nelson. And General Gordon once
remarked that the man who lost his
temper because a private's boot lace
was tied loosely on the day Of battle
did more to lose the day than all the
enemy's guns.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Siberian Post Horses.

The horses. the small. hardy breed Of
the steppes, are worked up to the last
ounce in them, on good road or bad,
and when they reach the welcome post
house are tied up under mere lean to
and there left all in lather to freeze
stif until their turn of service comes
round again. For some reason which
l have never been able to ascertain
they are invariably tied up with their
heads drawn rs high as they will 60
On taking them out for another stage
the driver, whose whip has a sort Of
saw tooth arrangement affixed to the
end on the side Of the stock opposite
the lash. roughly scrapes off with it
the hoar frost which has thickly in.
crusted their legs and. indeed. their
whole bodies.
At first the poor beasts walk With
the gait OF Dutch doll; but, as tho
driver says. he soon warns them up."
Another popularity of these marvellous
steeds is that they always get pail
full or more OF ice cold water to drink
before starting out for their trick" on
the road. with the result that they
tremble all over in n manner pitiable
to see. but otherwise seem to be only
the more fit for their WORKPLACES
Iood.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
The Artist,s Hoodoo.

ARTISTS are q queer lot" remarked
one Of them yesterday as he smoked
pensively in his Chestnut street studio
and gazed dcjectedly at half finished
sketch. II can't do any work today
just because dreamed of redheaded
girl last night. That lets me out.
can dream of any other kind of girl
and it doesn't affect my work, but if
the vision of my dreams has red hair
I'm no good the next day.
mo, it's not superstition. ! don't
know what it is. All artists have their
off days from some cause or other, and
some of them have antidotcs. l have
none. just give up when the red
headed girl comes across the path of
my dreams.
"a friend of mine counteracts the eff
feet Of his hoodoo by clothing himself
in an nptlandish way. have seen him
working in al opera hat, the coat OF
his dress suit and pair of pink pyja-
mas, and doing good work at that. An
other friend of mine always eats a lot
Of raw onions when he has particu-
larly sentimental subject to handle.
But when it comes to me just have to
give up."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
EJECT of Altitude.

Perhaps in no state OF the Union has
climate so much to do with the charac-
ter OF the people as in Colorado is the
contention of writer in Ainslce's. He
says in part:
Go into Colorado, climb the long
ascent from the level Of the Missouri
and then as you emerge from the train
into the handsomely improved streets
and among the unsurpassed brick and
stone residences of Denver feel your
head swim with the lofty altitude and
the rareied air; then realize that the
miners went on mile farther into the
air, that they are working and taking
out millions of dollars Of gold to the
present day a mile higher in the air at
Cripple Greek. at Leadville and dozen
other places. 1t will make you pause
to think what cxaltation there is in
dwelling there always. what staying
powers the pioneers must have had.
wait day or so until the vertigo
has passed away and the exhilaratiop
comes to you that always comes when
you have climbed mountain and
stood upoh its top and gazed out over
a wide world that expands below you.
Then you will begin to feel that cleo.
trio. that nervous surchargc. that in.
domitable. interchangeable, almost
towering spirit Of elevation aud still
further elevation that makes Colorado
almost the liveliest, the most IRE.
pressible, the most determined element
in the American body, social and poll.
tic"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
III. Hnppv Future.

The Saunterer happened to be dining
with n friend the other evening. and
of course the tables population includ-
ed the inevitable 5-yearold boy. The
latter had fallen into the habit of ask
ing for all kinds Of impossible things
being refused and going bowling from
the room in obedience to the command.
He would re-enter two minutes later
with Il half dozen dirty strcaks and
a bright ept-yourapology smile on
his face.
On this evening. after the third ex-
cursion. he suddenly conceived an at
lection for the sugar bowl He reached
for it. got it and as promptly gave it
up in response to the threatening hand
of his mother. His father glanced up
casually. waiting for the usual out
burst before he sent him out, but in
stead the child's face frightened, and
his eyes twinkled with anticipation.
What are you so glad about, Will
lie?" asked his father.
Il wuz thinkin," answered Willie
II wuz thinkin Of all the sugar Pm
goin to have when everybody else in
this house is dead."-Philadelphia In
Quirer,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Man and His SIM axe.

Every little While you read that n
man OG years old and still hale and
hearty has smoked all his life, but it
is nevertheless a fact that smoking is
very injurious. Men should be ashamed
that they are unable to quit the habit
This is not written by man who has
no desire to smoke but by a man who
smokes a great deal. has tried several
times to quit and couldn't do it,
When you find n boy who is pale and
sick from his first smoke, remember
that his father and his grandfather
are to blame. 1t will take thousands
of years to reform the world if we be-
gin now. A boy is as certain to look
for a pipe as he is to look for a sweet
heart. His father was guilty Of both
offenses before him.-Atchison Globe.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Laconic and Caustic.

Maurice Barrymore's wit is far
famed, but neat little witticism at
his expense was Augustus Thomas
laconic criticism of one Of Barrymore
plays.
The celebrated playwright had been
mercilcssly picking flaws in the actors
drama until the good natured Barry
WINGED.
"Oh, come. Gus" he interrupted
Don't be quite so hard If it's not an
Alabama Just remember that
wrote it in n week"
ibid you, Barry?" retorted Thomas
"Then you must have loafed."-Kan.
sas City Independent.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
COOKERY IN BOLIVIA.
The National Dish. Chupe, and How
1t Is IreDnred

IL Is prepared.
The stoves of the Bolivian Indians
are curious things. \ hole is dug IN
the ground about is inches deep and a
loos square, and over this is built a
root of clay with holes of different
sizes TO receive the various cooking
pots. Roasting is done on splits pass
ed through the holes. so that the meat
comes out very much smoked unless
great care is taken to have only live
Goals at the bottom of the oven.
The national dish and the common
iood OF the masses is "chupe," sort
OF first cousin to the Irish stew. 1t is
conglomerate, composed of irregular
constituents from the animal and vege-
table kingdoms, Il mess of mutton and
such other meats as are available;
chicken, fish, fruits, potatoes. carrots,
barley. corn, rice. onions, vans, etc.
chopped up, highly seasoned with pep
pers and herbs and stewed to Il con-
sistcncy of porridge. What happens
to be left from one meal SINNERS in
the pot until the next. II the fire goes
out, the "chupe" is allowed to cool,
but it is warmed up again and a new
supply of the ingredients added to the
water logged and greasy stuff for the
next meal
In the cities, at the hotels and res
taurants where there are French or
Swiss cooks. the "chupe" is savory and
palatable. but the farther you go from
the centers of civilization the worse it
gets. One eats it at first under pro-
test, then from necessity and only to
escape starvation, but finally the stom-
ach rebels, and you limit your diet to
boiled eggs and fruit. which are usual
ly to he obtained, but the experienced
traveller always takes canned meat and
bread with him.-~suere tBolivia) Let
ter to Chicago Record.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
"xot,fIt Were NV Row..

Some years ago the late Horace
Mann, the eminent educator, delivered
an address ut the opening Of some re-
formatory institution for boys, during
which he remarked that if only one
boy was saved from ruin it would pay
for all the cost and care and labor OF
establishing SUCH an institution as that,
After the exercises had closed, In pri-
vate conversation, a gentleman rallied
Mr.. Mann upon his statement and said
to him:
did you not color that little when
you said that all that expense and la
Dor would be repaid if it only saved
one boy"
mot if it were my boy" was the
solemn and convincing reply.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Bisnnarck's Appetite.

Among other amusing "reminiscences
of the late Prince Bismarck appearing
in Herr John Booths "Memoirs Of the
Iron Chancellor is one relating to the
latter's gargantuan capacity for eating
and drinking. He told the author that
the largest number Of oysters he eveI
ate was It's. He first ordered 25; thent
as they were very good, SO more, and
consuming these, determined to ea|
nothing else and ordered another hum
dred, to the great amusement Of those
present. Bismarck was then &c and
had just returned from England. 4
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Monkeys Fearlesa.

Until a monkey is beaten he has no
fear. He would as soon attack lion
as gnat. and as long as he can look
into your eyes he will not submit. He
considers himself the master. Avert
the head and he gives in. This is q
recognized fact among animal train
ers. The ringtail monkeys taken about
by Italians are very gentle and are
never whipped.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
STREET PARADE FLOATS.
Many Difficult Problems to De Met In
Their COnktructiOn.

The making of decorative street
floats is difficult trade" said New
Orleans scenic artist who has had
plenty of experience in the line he men,
toned. There are so many things
to be considered. For instance, a float
must look we'll both near and far. 1t
must be able to stand dash of rain
1t must be light enough to go over any
kind of street and solid enough Ia re.
sist a gust Of wind. aud. most impor-
tant OF all, ii must be so constructed
that 1t will appear all right to folks in
upper windows.
Some years ago a young designer
from the north made several small
models for tableau cars that charmed
everybody who looked at them. They
were certainly very beautiful and nov
ell, but when ! Was called in as an ex-
pert l suid at once that they wouldn't
do They We're designed to be viewed
from the hanquctte only, and from a
second story window every particle Of
effect would have been lost. More.
over lot of hidden mechanism Was
certain to be discovered at any eleva.
ton above u feet.
"Ihe young ARTS, frankly admitted
was right nd abandoned the job
He said it involved entirely too many
optic" problems to suit him. When
.uake my drawings for a float, cal
culatc on n visual sweep of 80 de-
grees. That goes froW: tho level OF
children on the pavement to people
looking almast straight down from the
upper ftoors Of tail buildings. Unless
auch a nrecautlon Is taken the car is
certain to be failure. New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Her Little Confidence Came.

"We're playing railroad train,' she
said as she pulled her fathers paper
away, "and I'm the conductor Tick
cts, please"
He took card from his pocket and
handed it to her. She looked at it in
tently for minute and then handed it
back THAT was issued yesterday"
she said, land isn't good today You'll
have to pay cash or get off the train"
He gave her a dime. He knew he
had been worked" but what else
could he do?-Chicago Post. 49,.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
A Mountain of Alum.

In China, 1872 miles from the village
of LiouChek, there is mountain Of
alum which, in addition to being nat
ural curiosity, is 4 source Of wealth
for the inhabitants of the country, who
dig from it yearly tons OF alum. The
mountain is not less than ten miles in
circumference at it's base and has a
height of 1,94O feet. The alum is Oh
tanned by quarrying large blocks Of
stone, which are first heated in great
furnaces and then in watts filled with
boiling water. The alum crystallizes
out and forms a layer about six inches
in thickness. This layer is subsequent
ly broken up into blocks weighing
about ten pounds each.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Some Big Salaries.

Speaking Of big salaries, the biggest
Oh record was paid to George Gould.
For ten years work his father gave
him S5,OOOOOO. The account went down
as "for services rendered" That was
at the rate of $780, 900 a year.
The highest salary ever paid a rail-
road president was the $4,000 year
that went to Sir William c. Van Horn
when he was president of the Cana
dian Pacific.-New York Press.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
A Famous Earle,

The eagle which originally decorated
the stern Of the famous schooner yacht
America, which first won what Is now
known as the Americas cup, is now the
sign Of the Royal Eagle hotel ut Ryde,
Isle of Wight, overlooking the scene of
the vessels triumph over her English
competitors in 1851.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
"aflike BOYS.

All boys in the Malagasy schools are
enrolled spearsmen when they have
passed certain standard They are
SO adept with this weapon that at close
quarters they are more to be feared
than the regular troops armed with
rifles and bayonets.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Experience Versus Arithmetic.

Fredericksburg may stand up to re-
cite. Now, Johnny, suppose borrow
$50 from your father and agree to pay
So a week, how long will it be before
Se gets his money?
Johnny-Just one week.
Teacher-Oh. think again; that's not
right!
Johnny-Yes. it is. know my IA
Their. He'd have you up in the courts
by that time.-New York World.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
At His Word.

Customer-You sell cracked eggs at
half price, do you not?
Clerk-Yes'm. We always make 50
per cent reduction on cracked goods.
Anything else today?
Customer-Yes; you may give me
dollars worth of cracked wheat Here's
80 cents.-Columbus CO., State Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

"1sn't your neighbor Blinkinoff a
drinking man."
II wouldn't like to give an expert
opinion on the subject. I'll admit,
however. that saw him the other
night trying to drive spigot into an
ash barrel, thinking that it was cider"
cleveland Plain Dealer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Home Mnnners.

The young wife's ideals begin to be
shattered when she sees her husband
put his feet on the best chair.-Phila.
Nelphi2 Record. -
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

There is none made so great but he
may both need help and service and
stand in fear Of the power and un
kindness even Of the meanest Of NOR
tails.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

1t is said that the first weeping will.
low in England was planted by Alex.
ander Pope. the poet.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

'The Pilgrims Progress" has been
translated into 2O3 languages and dia.
lects.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

Ehe manufacture of quinine was be.
IN in Philadelphia by John Farr In
go, the year Of its discovery.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

Ether was known to the earliest sci
entists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
Beers TO THE AMERICANS
An Address Issued by the Enjoys Who
Are Visiting This Country.
DOES NOT ASK FOR INTERVENTION
But Continuance of Sympathy
and Support.
THANKS EXPRESSED TO THE PUBLIC

New York, June 26. The Boer ENJOYS,
who have heen In this country for the
last two months, today issued an ad-
dress to the people of the United
States.
After expressing regret at their ins-
bility 10 accept many of the invitations
extended 10 them, they expressed their
thanks to the American public for
1.-The deep sympathy they have shown
for tie cause of the two struggling Re-
publics.''
The address then goes at'great length
Into the history of the relations between
Great Britain and the Beers, which 1t
charaoterizes as lone of violated faith
and broken pledges cloaked under tie
display Of magnaimous and irreproach-
able principles.
Coming down to the discovery of gold
In Johannesburg, in 1886, the address
says ''All the forces Of land greed and
gold huntsr, stimulated by the desire
to avenge what is known us the battle
OF Maiuba Hill, were let loose.
After giving the history Of the politi.
cal agitation which eliminated 10 the
Jameson raid, the address takes ur
the various internal question which
contributed towards the outbreak Of
war, and discusses them in great de-
tail. making Wholesale denials of the
English representation.
Taking UP the campaign to date, tn,
address says: 1.-THE Beers may In the
end be defeated by overwhelming mum
beers and may ultimately be forced t.
surrender. owing to the difficulty o
securing ammunition and provisions
but the conduct of the present war, al
we'll as the history Of the last 10I
years, iustifies us in saying that the.
will never be conquered. +"
The address concludes by saying tina
the, ENJOYS do not ask the direct or for
chile Intervention of the United States
but continuance of public sympath,
and support,
The address is signed by Abraham
Fischer, Q. II. Vessels and A. D
Wolmnrins -