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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07

Bracing-Walking about in position
of soldier. chin drawn in, chest
forced out and palms of the hands
turned outward.
Chewing Chewing the end of rope
or string for hours.
Monkey-Cllmhlng a tent pole and
growing like rooster and chirping like
bird.
Sammy Race-Two cadets bllndfold-
ed, feeding each other from bowl OF
mclasses.
Qualifying - Eating eight slices Of
bread and bowl OF molasses or con-
suming elghty-two prunes az one sit
ting.
Sweating - Lying In closed tent
wrapped Ia blankets aud "A macintosh
until faint. Cadets often iose from
i've to ten pounds Ia thirty minutes.
Eagling Sitting down on the toes
aud then rising upon them and sitting
down again repeat loo times.
These are regarded as exerutlating
~ funny Young Douglass Macarthur
naiyely says.
~ here are two reasons for hazlng-
first. amusement. aud second, the dc
sire to reduce a mans rough edges. II
Is the only way 10 polish the Fongl
edges Of men who come from th,
country"
N some country" chap treated IA
thls manner should dad u eonseaisn
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07
Kite Flying in China.

Kite flying is the great delight of the
Chinese boys, though not of boys
alone, but also of their fathers and
srandfathers. And what famous kites
they have. too. Some are in the form
of beautiful birds, or butterflies, with
wings cleaving the air; others are in
the shape of men, or various animals,
dragons and centipedes.
Occasionally tiny paper lantern IS
fastened to the tail of kite. and, be-
ing lighted, it has pretty effect as it
Sometimes a number of bird kites are
fastened by short lines to the princi-
pal cord, and when flying in the air
look like a flight of birds clustering
round one common centre.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07
Tho Massacre at Fort Michilmackinac.


In 1863, on the 4th of June, loyal
British subjects everywhere were cele-
brating King Georges birthday. Over
here in America. at Fort Michilmack-
tnac, overlooking the beautiful straits
of Macknac, the English soldiers were
inyi; i by the Ojibwas and Sacs to
watch a game of ball they were to
play that afternoon. The Indian game
was the same that is now known as
lacrosse in Canada. Glad to celebrate
the holiday in some way, many of the
officers and soldiers readily accepted
the invitation and not more than half
of them remained at the fort.
1t seems little strange that the SOL
diers should have responded so
promptly to the invitation, for they
knew that the Indians were very hos
tile to the English. Their sympathies
were with the French, who had orig
inally occupied the fort, and they were
Influenced, too, by the Canadians, who
regarded the English as rivals in the
fur trade.
The game took place on the plain
in front of the fort. In the crowd that
gathered to watch it were many SOL
diers without arms, many blanketed
squaws. many Canadians and num-
ber of Indian chiefs and warriors.
There were two goals at opposite ends
of the plain and EACH side tried to de-
fend it's goal and drive the ball.
All at once the ball was thrown high
into the air and fell very near the
pickets of the fort. Then. in a moment.
the Indians changed from interested
ball players into the tiercest of war
tiors. Apparently in pursuit of the
ball they rushed toward the gate, and
before the English could realize what
was happening. had entered the fort.
The blanketed squaws had been con-
cealing hatchets and muskets all the
time, and these they handed to the
Indians as they ran after the ball.
Some of the Indians fell upon those
who had gathered outside, others at
tackled those on the inside A massa-
ere such as the Indian alone is capable
of followed. and thus by clever ruse
the important military post at Mack
inac passed from the possession of the
English into the hands of the Indians.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07

to break the heads of three or four of
the city men who think this way, haz-
ing might not be so popular.
Young BooZ, 1t is charged, died from
treatment with tobasco sauce by these
gentlemen" of West Point. Whether
he did or did not, the very fact that
such a charge could be brought with
some foundation Of truth well Illus
trates the nastiness of hazing and the
ridiculous code of honor which still
protects its practices.
Rear-Admiral Sampson when at An
napolis and while asleep had straws
laid upon his hands. These were set
afire. and when they burned into his
flesh he awoke with pain. Now the
veteran says:
II think that hazing. as reported re-
Gently at West Point and several other
places. Is brutal. Especially the prac-
tice Of forcing little man to fight a
big man should be discouraged, al
though it is not much worse than MAX
ing freshmen clean tents and black
boots for older men. 1t is evidence
of a mean spirit for upper class men
to compel a new man to accept dis
advantageous attitude or position.
believe that all forms of hazing should
be stopped"
Cadet Hobson, brother Of Lieutenant
Hobson. was forced to 60 through a
repetition of the sinking of the Merrl-
mac. He was ordered to plunge into
bathtub and sink small floating chips.
"Where are you?" he was asked.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07
That's the Way.

Just a little every day
That's the way!
Seeds in darkness swell and grow;
Tiny blades push through the snow;
Never any flower of May
Leaps to blossom in burst.
Slowly, slowly, as the first,
That's the way.
Just little every day.
Just a little every day
That's the way
Children learn to read and write
Bit by bit and mite by mite,
Never any one l say
Leaps to kl. .cwledge and it's power;
Slowly, slowly hour by hour,
That's the way;
Just little every day.
ELLA Wheeler Wilcox.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07

ness, or physical danger from a sudden
shock.
They haze at Yale, Harvard. Colum-
bia and many other big and small col
leges. There is little of it practiced at
Annapolis. 1t Is anywhere just about
as funny as the spectacle of big
bully worrying little man or stout
boy torturing a child. Some of the
performances required at West Point
by future defenders Of the nation are:
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07
"John Brown, what?"

The freshman gasps. He is told to
say "sir." Then he answers: "John
Brown. SIR"
He gets dozen ridiculous questions
like this. Another trick is for him to
walk down Chapel street, New Haven.
with his trousers rolled up to his
knees, and his bare legs Dlackened
with burnt cork. Some are forced to
run around on all fours and bark like
dogs while their captors lead them
with strings. A student named Rustin
was killed at Yale some years ago
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07
rommy AtkIn. ia. III. Jake.

We get occasional CLEANS OF humor
from South Africa. says the Boston
Herald. II IL related that Tommy At
klns had taken Iioer prisoner. aud.
the two getting friendly. talked about
the prospects of the war. You may
as we'll give Il ~; yon'll never win. "
said the hoer Cos whyf" asked
Tommy. because we've the Lord on
our side" said the HoeF, "to on" said
Tommy. "we've three lords On our side
aud one Of 'en made a bloonin' bass
vi lllself.'
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07

and the amusement of bully" The
so-called sport is generally excused on
the ground that "boys will be boys"
1t is hard to defend when it is known
that it is practiced without any regard
for a mans previous education, his
natural mental or physical sensitive
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07

capable of assimilating considerable
amount of food beyond what it has
been demonstrated is capable of sup
porting life.
The table is as follows:
Foodstuffs, in pounds. 80. Hos
Milk ........ ............ 1853 pints
Eggs ........ o.oS
Oranges, lemons. ........ 1.S0
berries ......... U.Oo plntS
Apples l.3U
The varieties of cereals used during
the year were large, and some of the
amounts proved surprising. when, as
month after month crept by. the
amounts of the totals were observed.
Crackers were used largely. much
more so than would be imagined, and
probably to a greater extent than is
common to great number of families.
No account was taken of salt and
pepper, they not being regarded as
necessary to the value of statistics.
The flour used during the year would
make loaf Of bread so large 1t would
take two men to carry 1t. A chicken
220 pounds. the amount of poultry
used during the year. would be almost
eight feet in height and according to
estimate its cackle could be heard four
times around city block. Closely
pressing the poultry in amount is the
item of fish. A fish weighing $50
would be almost as large as the fish
that always gets away.
The meat total would supply a small.
sized butcher shop for II considerable
length OF time. ana the go quarts OF
milk would require Il jar several times
larger than the ordinary sized milk,
man. a fiapjack made of the twenty
eight pounds of pancake -four would
make a smallslzed dancing floor. and
the 1874 eggs. II made into one large
egg to be colored for Easter, would
require four buckets of anlline dye for
the work.
The 300 pounds of vegetables would
make a New England boiled dinner
large enough for two full regiments,
the fruits would start a fruit stand OF
no mean dimensions. while the nine
pounds of cheese. II turned loose
would exert, 1t II estimated, about
forty horse power,-Chicago Times
Herald.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07
One Thing They Didn't Invent.

Miles-"The Chinese claim to have
invented nearly everything"
Giles-"Well. judging by the way
they wear their hair. they didn't invent
ball"-Chicago News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07

Railways use up over 100000 tons
of steel year, almost half the worlds
product
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07
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f Haziqg at West Puint. /:
%,

II have only one thing to say" re-
piled General Grant, when once asked
to give his views on hazing at West
Point. "It is the resort of a coward
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-07

capable of assimilating a considerable
amount Of food beyond what it has
been demonstrated is capable of sup
porting life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

with local applications a. they cannot
reach the seat II the disease. Catarrh
is q blood or constitutional disease.
and i'm order 80 cure il vou must take
internal remedies Halls Catarrh
Cure l. taken internally. and acts Iii
rectly in the blood aud mucous sur
faces Hal Catarrh Cure is not 4
quack medicine Tt was prescribed
hv one 4 The best physicians I'll this
country to- years. au9 : regular pre-
>criptiou II is composed 81 the best
tomrs known. combined With the best
Blood purifiers. acting directly ga the
mucous surfaces The perfect com
aiuayiaI of ,tc two Ingredients IS what
produces >ucb wonderful result. u
curing tatarrh send tar tess iraaniaIs
free + J. CHrNEY i Co. Props.
Toledo q.
sold hv druggists price. se
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06
jas. Hayden sundayed \ Rewey.

jas. Hayden ouh0ateu III he"eF.
Miss susie Hubbard went to
DodgeyiiIe SATURDAY 70 visit her par
ents
Miss Dollie Ishmael OF Cassv,.le
was the guest Of Mrs. Jas. Blewitt a
portion 81 last week.
-Messr-. John Dechow c. T. Dick
inson and Geo Moore left on Monday
for Clark county with view Of par
chasing land
Mrs. L. T. Miles, who has been
visiting with her husband sister,
Mrs Joe Caspers, the past three
weeks. started FOR her home. ST.
Joseph, Mo last Saturday.
Mrs. S. r. Green and Mrs DR.
Glazier Of Bloomington left Oh Mon
day as representatives OF the Rebeeca
lodge nj the meeting Of the ]. 0 @ +
eouyening at Milwaukee this week
Vim. Heiner II Bloomington, who
went north last week, vas well
pleased with the country and pur-
chased Gao acres 81 land ii Clark CO.,
OF the Wisconsin Farm Land CO
represented here By Hiram Wagner.
Mrs. Rose Kraemer of Chicago
was Lancaster visitor last week
While here she purchased the yande-
Wall property IL the northwestern
part OF town. consisting Of resi-
dence aud four acres 81 ground.
Consideration 81 POO She reports
that John Peadleton and Miss Percy
Jones. well known here. viii each
complete course b Bryan business
school in Chicago this mouth. having
taken instruction III shorthand and
typewrjtfag.
4 baud p gypsies is encamped
near Galena and a good story +. told
Of one 81 the business men Il that
cItv who bad All unenviable eNper-
fence with one IT the dark -kiuued
queens who went To his house "a his
wifes absence and wished to tel hi-
fortune. III spirit Of fun he agreed.
The gypsy looked into his uptnrned
palm and told him Is place some sill
yer therein tie produced dollar
with the understanding that ii WI, 70
be returned to hmm The gypsy
covered the dollar with handker-
chief and told him TO place another
piece Of silver on top OF it.. He pro-
luced half dollar The fakir then
lot Of incarnation, made
several mysterious passes then
grabbed the money aud made for the
door A. she grabbed the money
the gentleman grabbed her around
the waist with one arm while with
the other arm he was endeavoring to
recover his money. While thus en-
gagged, the door opened and the gen
tleman's wife entered Il took two
hours 81 explanations and s. worth Of
ice cream soda 10 straighsen out mat
tiers, an during the confusion the
gypsy escaped with the money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06
Local lettings.

WANTED: A girl for general
homework in small family. Good
wages and light work Apply ~
Herald office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

I Willie MackeY IS clerklng IN Zen
nett's drug store.
( Fred Mauer Of Sitter was a Lam
caster caller Monday.
Miss Wessie Dudley Is the proud
possessor q new piano.
Judge Clementson IS engaged in
holding court at Darlington.
Misses Ollie and Maud Hymer
were Dubuque visitors Saturday
Atty. Bushnell Of Madison bad
business here the first Of the week.
&c H Cooley and wife spent
sunday at Platteville visiting rela-
tiyes
-Chas Dentzler Of Sitter was a
welcome visitor in Lancaster last
week.
The Whitefsh bay excursion at
traeted LOO tourists from Laneas -er
sunday.
Miss Flora Rothschila is home
from Marshaltown. Ia where She mas
been teaching.
Miss Ellen Crosby has returned
from an extended visit with relatives
at Hays City Kan.
Mrs T. Boebel and baby Of Bos-
cobel were the guests Of her sister.
Mrs. A. Block last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Nehls a.
tended the funeral 81 Mrs John Nehis
At PIattevilie Thursday
Mrs. A. c. Morse is entertaining
herr cousin. Mrs Jessie Coons, IF
Bowdle, 5. Da.. this week.
VIM. wilkins of Preston, agad
So and a Livingston lady aged +1
were married in Galena last week
Mrs. c. b. Eastman OF Chica5o
was the guest Of her mother. MI,
Kabourne. several days last week
W ". Aspinwau and family 81
Barneveld were the guests eli is.
brother 4. L. AspinwalLover SUNDAY.
Mrs, Joe Cover left for her home
ID Ashland on Monday Mrs An
Cover accompanied her as far as Fen
nimore.
-Messrs. Aug. Michaelis, r Is.
Showalter. J Godfrey and Jack
son drove to Galena sunday return
iug Monday
Miss keenan, returned to her
home in Madison Friday, after
pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. J
T. Bennett
The Grand lodge Of F. & A NJ
will meet in Milwaukee next week.
The first sion will be held on Tues
day afternoon.
Prof. Clark and family took their
departure today "Wednesday for
Whitewater. where they will sojourn
for a few weeks
Mrs. Z. Farnsworth. a sister Of
Mrs Calls, aftera two weeks visit
in the city. left for her home i'll James
willie on Tuesday.
Master Richard Falley left on
Tuesday morning via Potosi for
Waupeton. 5. D to spend the sum
mer months with his father.
The C.ty barber shop mas added
another new chair to accommodate
its numerous patrons. Mr.. Cooley
is a hustler and we wish him success.
CONTRACTS for building abe new
wagon bridge across the Mississippi
at Eagle Point have been let for Sl15.-
600 and tile structure IS to be com
petel IS Christmas.
The Congregational sunday
scnoei will render a beautiful carol
sery Sc an Jane 10th i being deemed
advisable e postpone the service one
week later than Children day.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
on Friday afternoon in the church
parlor Matters Of Importance Will
be brought before the society and q
large attendance # the members is
desired
Mrs Mile Humphrey and
daughter Jessie took their departure
Tuesday morning for EStelne Da..
where sister 81 Mrs Humphrey re-
sides They expect TO remain about
la m1nth.
The Rev + ] Brown addressed
the graduating class 81 tie Potosi
High school laSi sunday evening in
the CITY hall. He has been invited 10
address the graduating class Of the
Rcwey High school some evening
this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

pR 6 "a NARROW DENTIST
0Ulec over Baxter & praper's store reie-
phaue-otiee No 81. Bcsideuce No ~
Lancaster Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

PHYSICIAN -WtlsoS CuNNlNGHAM NJ d.
Late resident Physician and Surgeon
Mercv Hospital Chicago once ana HUspi-
"a BAy,ev R0ek
pfIffrrfIlc Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

DIR JOIN n REED DENTIST
O8ice corner Jefferson and Maple Streets
Lancaster Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

uE. q = MOORE DENTIST
oliee over lIattH Bros
Lancaster Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

NOTARY PUBLIC d MARTIN BuHeEss
Insurance ana collections Acknowledge
mrut-
Lancaster wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

GRANT COUNT. ABSTRACT OFFICE
CuCRt HItf GHCReHluLs
Established 1@dq Abstracts 81 Title. Reaf
Estate and Insurance Money laaHed Lands
ana Mortgages bought ana sold oB COM
m Isa4au
lancaster. Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

PHYSICIAN y ~ DoonrrrnE NJ D.
Special attention given 81 diseases of
women 8ua children once over BENEFITS
drHR STORE. Phone s.
Lancaster Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

ATTORNEY " J BRESSAN
Practices I'll an courts. once ii wright
House Block
Lancaster. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06
Professional Cards.

ATTORNEYS pUsHSEI- WATKINS & MOSES
practice III am state ana United states
courts. ONCE over state Bank q Grant
County,
lancaster wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

MIR, Mile Humphrey and
daughter Jessie took their departure
Tuesday morning for E>teline. Da..
where a sister 81 Mrs Humphrey re-
sides They expect TO remain about
IN -nth
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-06-06

The Rev T Brown addressed
the graduating class 81 tie Potosi
High school .a,t Sunday evening in
the CITY hall. He has been invited to
address the graduating class Of the
Rcwey High school some evening
this week
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-12-10

A slight fire occurred in the rear OF
the Boston store Monday morning. The
alarm was sent in, but the blaze was ex-
tinquished before the tiremen got out.
No damage of any consequence was
done.
Robt. Scott returned from Seattle Sat.
urday morning. While on the Sound
he visited Everett and made some in
vestments in that city His son Newt.
has purchased half interest in cloth
ing store in Everett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Groshen returned from
Seattle Sunday where Mrs. Groshen has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter
Gervis for the past two weeks. Miss
Groshen is attending the Wilson bust
ness college in that city.
Syringa chapter, Eastern Star, will
elect officers for the ensuing year at
their regular meeting Friday evening,
December ID.
Capt DUN underwent serious oper-
alton at the hospital last week for stran-
gulated hernia. He is now getting along
very well.
Disastrous Freight Wreck-ten diff
ferent views on sx10 cards, 25c each at
James Studio. 49-1t
Santa Claus will be at the Boston
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 40
Brockton buckwheat -four and maple
syrup at Kinsey's. 1921
See the ad signed by the man with
the hoe. 40
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-12-10

Both useful and ornamental, and the
most up-to-date Christmas present is
that burnt leather work; purses, hand
bags, picture frames, with Indian pict-
ures) sofa cushions, etc, at Mrs. G. W.
Cary's. 4e-2t
Madam Idella has opened up first
class hair dressing parlors in the Miller
block, 203la Yakima avenue, rooms 8
and I. Ladies desiring to arrange their
hair or rest few moments may do so
free OF charge. 4S-4t
The ladies of the Episcopal church
will hold their annual sale OF fancy arti-
Giles suitable for Christmas gifts in the
parlors of the Hotel Yakima, Wednes-
day, December IL, 1901. Sale begins
at 2 p. m. 4S-2t
New shipment OF trunks. Get our
prices. The Boston. ~
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-12-10
THE LOCAL ROUNDUP.

We sell feed, flour, wheat and oats
k1nsey x Co. 1922
Charles Bailey OF Seattle is in the City
on business.
We will be open nights from now or
until Dec. 25, at the Boston. IS
Mrs. Col. Nye OF Prinevile, Ore, is
the guest of Mrs. W. J. Reed.
Mrs. Lombard, who was reported tc
be very sick, is much improved today
Verda 4. Erwin has applied for di-
yorce against her husband, Louis 7. Err
win.
Miss Jennie c. Kappon has been Sc.
lected to teach the White Bluff school in
district No. AZ.
Among the Yakimans in Seattle last
Friday were Thos Lund, A. L. Dilley
and Mr.. Villaume
George Wise OF this place and Rev. d.
B. Eby of Sunnyside returned home
from Salem, Or, Monday.
J. p. Makes left the first of the week
for Southern Oregon and California on
trip. He expects to be gone about two
months.
Next Monday Judge Rddkin will hold
a short session of court and will empan-
el jury for criminal court to begin
January 2. Court will last about one
week this year.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-12-10

Music hath charms to soothe savage
no doubt; but the Schubert symphony
Club and Lady Quartette are not travel
ing for the express purpose OF soothing
savages. Neither are they trying to edo
ucate the people. They are entertain
ing the public, and in a manner that is
thoroughly enjoyable from first to last.
Larson's theater, December Is.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-12-10
era yes Parsons.

Marcus NJ. Graves, clerk at Ayres drug
store, and Miss Margaret Parsons, were
married on Sunday, Dec. s, 1901, ut the
home of her grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T.. s. Yeates OF the Natchez.