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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
RAIN HAMPERS COL. PLUMER
who, However. seems TO BE Giving DeWet
Very Rough Riding.


London. March 2-The war office
has received the following from Lord
Kitchener. dated Pretoria, March L:
"DeWet has been forced north over
the Orange river and is now clear OF
Cape Colony. Two hundred prisoners
have been taken, others who were
struggling being captured. Eighty
men of Kitchener's fighting scouts
were attacked by superior numbers,
and after prolonged fight and sus-
tanning twenty casualties Surren-
dered.'
London. March 2-The Hopetown
correspondent of The Times, in n dis
patch dated Feb. %. which describes
Colonel Plumer's pursuit of General
DeWet. which has been continually
hampered by heavy rains. says: since
Colonel Plumer's attack at WOlvekuit
Feb Il the invaders have behaved
like harried hares. The report that
DeWet had crossed the river arose
from some small parties crossing in
a boat at Marks drift, where Colonel
Plumer prevented the crossing of the
main commando and took 100 prison
erS
After the capture of DeWet's guns,
Feb. %. the enemy were in full re-
treat and ought TO have fallen into
the hands of the column from Kimber-
ley. out they slipped past in the night.
recroSsed the railway, and are now try
ing with HertzOg TO recross the Orange
river at lands drift. but HertZogs
commando has melted away. the ma
jOrity having been dispersed or hav-
IL surrendered.
Dew ct. in his fanaticism is report
ed as deaIented. 1t is said that he
fiogs everybody. and that Haasbroeck.
who still has a compact commando,
refuses to cooperate with him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
wALpMAN.

Chas w, son of Christ and Eliza
beth Waldman, was born in the town
OF Liberty, June 1st, 1872. and died
at his fathers home in the same place
Feb goth, 1901.
Deceased grew to manhood on his
fathers farm, residing there until a
few years ago when he came to Ian
caster, finding employment at various
places. In October last he went to-
Hazel Green as an employee of VIM.
Vassen. Jan. LIST he was taken i'll and
the best OF medical aid proved of no
avail. He was then brought to his
home in Liberty, where doctors were
called from Lancaster, but he grew
steadily worse. On the morning Of
Feb. 20 he was seized with spasms
which developed into commissions and
at 1880 a. m. he passed away:
Funeral services were conducted
from the German Evangelical church
at Liberty on Sunday, Feb. 25th, by
Rev. Lutz of Sitter The Sitter
choir rendered some beautiful hymns,
and number of old friends bore the
remains to their last resting place.
A'eOeaseu leaves 10 mourn MS loss, Inc
aged parents, four sisters, three
brothers and large circle of friends.
After the solemn services the afflicted
ones returned to their homes broken
in spirit but satisfied that time alone
could alleviate their grief.
Asleep in Jesus Peaceful rest!
Whose waking is supremacy blest
No fear, no woe shall dim that hour.
That manifests the Saviour's power
Asleep In Jesus. oh, for me,
May such bissful refuge be.
Securely shall my ashes lie,
Waiting the summons from on high.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07

vision were the regiments and mill
t3ry organizations. including bat
TALON of Porto Rican soldiers: a corps
of cadets from the United States mill
tary establishment at West Point and
naval establishment of Annapolis;
squads of sailors from the Dixie, To-
peka, Puritan. Dolphin. Hartford Lam
caster, batteries of artillery and squad
rons Of cavalry.
The second division consisted of Ma
tional Guard organizations from many
states, led by Governor William Stone,
Of Pennsylvania. and staff: Governor
John HUM. of Delaware, and staff.
and the National Guard. of Pennsyl-
vania. Then followed regiments of
regulars. including the Ninth. Thir-
tenth Eighth. Twelfth, Fourth and
other infantries nearly all of which
have brilliant records in the Spanish
American war.
The third division was headed by
Major General Joseph Wheeler, with
his staff. In this division were Ma
tional Guard escorts, with the govern
ors and stats of many states.
Among the governors present with
their staffs were Odell, of New York;
Yates. of Illinois: Bliss, of Michigan:
Wyoming; Shaw. of Iowa; Crane, of
Massachusetts; McMillin. of Tennes-
see: Dockery of Missouri; Barnes, of
oklahoma; Smith. of Maryland, and
Longino, of Mississippi.
The civic grand division was led by
the famous Americas club of Pitts
burg. Other organizations in this group.
included the Hamilton club. of Chi
cago; Lincoln club. of New York city;
Columbus (Ohio) Glee club; Tippe-
canoe club. of Cleveland. and Fremont
association, of Wilmington. Then fol-
lowed many other political organiZa-
tions from all over the country
The civil war veterans organizations
the Grand Army Union Veterans
Union, and Union Veterans Legion,
which. by special request of the presi-
dent. acted as his escort from the
White House to the Capitol. did not
return with the parade after the cere-
monies ut the Capitol They We're
dismissed after performing escort duty
TO the Capitol. and the review at the
White House stand later was aban-
dored Among those on the reviewing
stand with the president were Cen
eral Miles and Admiral Dewey.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
E. H. GarSide Homestead
For Sale.

This property is located in the
western part of the city of Ian
caster, and consists of about eight
acres Of level land. The dwelling
house is in good condition, and
can be given possession of at
any time. City water in the
yard, great number of
fruit trees and berry bushes on
the place. Would be fine loca-
ton for a truck garden. Any
good gardener can make good
living on the place. This proper
ty can be sold in parcels or the
whole of it may be sold to suit
the purchaser. The property is
increasing in value, a person buy
ing the whole tract would make
money by holding it. The reas-
on for selling is the death of the
owner. and the necessity to make
the estate into money for the pur-
pose of distribution among the
legatees. Inquire of
HERMAN BUCHNER.
Lancaster,
OF GEORGE GARSIDE.
Patch Grove. 52tf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07

"The performance reaches the high
est pinnacle of dramatic wit" wrote
the press agent
isn't that rather a strong state
mentT' asked the dramatic editor.
"Oh no, We are getting s. for gen
eral admission
Alas. Il is sometimes true that we
mistake the pinnacle Of price for the
pinnacle OF artl- Baltimore American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
Washington Celebrates the In
auguration of the Nations
Chief Magistrate.
PARADE A MOST BRILLIANT AFFAIR
President and Vice President En-
Enthusiastically Welcomed.
Composition OF the Line of Marchers-
Some OF the Notabies in Line
Part Taken by the Vet
erans-The Ball.

Washington, March 5.-William Nc
Kinley was ushered into his office yes
tcrday in a city ablaze with more and
liner decorations than ever have graced
the holiday-loying national capital,
whose streets resounded TO the tread
of more marching soldiers and sailors
than ever have participated in a like
function. and had as witnesses to the
ceremonies a vast multitude, which
cheered frequently whenever he or his
vice presidential colleague was visible.
There has been better weather on IN
auguration days and there has been
much worse than that which attended
Yesterdays ceremonies. The day in
the early forenoon gave promise of be-
ing a golden spring day, such as PRO
fessor Moore, the chief of the weather
bureau, Sunday night very confidently
and with much emphasis predicted, but
the weather was in caprlcious mood,
and by noon slow drizzle had begun
that lasted with some intermissions
and an occasional lively down-pour IN
til late in the afternoon.
Capital Dressed Like Bride.
washington Hhd uechtu htAStAl -
never before for the second Inaugural
ton of Mckinley and the induction
into the vice presidency of Theodore
Roosevelt Yesterday she was dressed
like a queen. The committee in charge
had insisted upon uniform and har-
monious decorations. The scheme was
superb ana il was admirably executed.
The gem of it all was the Court Of
Honor. where tile president reviewed
the parade Guarding the entrance
We're gigantic white pilOns surmount-
cd by bronze urns for the Greek fire
ut night Doric columns, like meas
urcd sentinels, stood before the white
rooted stands in which the diStin
guiShed personages were seated. while
other columns ran in semi-circle
through the White House grounds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
Chenn Insnrance.

Many a man has been insured
against Bright's disease, diabetes. or
other dangerous ailment by a fifty
cent bottle OF Foey's Kidney Cure
Hatch Bros and j. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07

Quite beneath an discussion Of cleo
tiyes ana vocatiouS Us whether will
be m engineer or a clergyman. is the
be truly successful that he must be a
man: that he ought TO be FUN grown
man" as the old version read snuarcly
and none too strongly; to he perfect
man. - Success.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
woolen Mills AT Lacon Burned.

Peoria. MS. March 2-YeSteriay
morning the wooden mills at Lacon.
thirty miles north. the principal indus
try of the town. We're burned 10 the
ground The damage is estimated at
from $4,000 To $4,000 with insurance
Of So 600
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
RnnsnmInr tic mead

In MEDIEVAL times not only were liv-
ing prisoners ransomed 10y their friends.
but a ransom was demanded even for
the bodies of those slain in action.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
Major Daniel w. white Dead.

East Northhcld Mass. March D.
Major Daniel W Whittlr. formerly IF
Chicago. and for many years the
friend and associate II the late
Dwight l.. Moody IS dead lie was
80 Nn.lrs If ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
C"Mro>IrroN or rnr PROCESSION
with Commande-s IF the divisions aud
Other Notsblcs.

When the ure>d dent reached me re-
viewing stand 80 the White House he
took his place thereon with the vice
Ire>.den aud atAerS aud rt1 'sNed the
PROCESSION. which d-d Tot cease pass
u2 ir froHt Wl dark
The first division 81 thc parade was
tae military Av-~leu. lnI hv Major
General Joau K Brooke. lin mis- di-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
ENTFR THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY
Grand March Is Given Up Because Mrs.
MCKINLEY Is Indisposed.

AtfAHhttF - tuaispOSeu.
When the presidential party ar
rived ii was preceded by a elittering
array of officers in full uniform. ana
escorted to the private Offices of Com
missioner Evans, which had been Law
ishly decorated. The president bowed
ana smiled as he passed through the
throng. The crowds on the main floor
had been pushed back to make room
for the grand march. and the band
was ready 10 break into the opening
strains of the march from Tannhauser.
when word came that Mrs Mckinley
was indispoSed ana that the president
would remain by her side The march
consequently WAS abandoned.
The band struck up and the first re-
gret of the asSemblage at missing the
grand march, with the president and
the first lady of the land mt its head.
gave way before the whirl of gaiety
on the ball room floor
Vice President and Mrs. Roosevelt
arrived about the time the president
came in After paying their respects
to the president and holding an in
formal levee amid the groups of gov
errors. officers. senators and diStin-
cuiShed officials the vice president ana
htS vie tftottttltu 10 the ttdll room
floor The presidential party and Vice
President and Mrs. Roosevelt left the
hall at 12:15 o'clock. but the dance
Went on to the wee Sma' hours
Mrs. Mckinley wore most heauti-
ful white satin gown at the ball. made
for the occasion. high in the neck and
long in the sleeves The skirt. which
Is made with a long train. was
trimmed with two broad rrfflps of
point lace \ diamond necklace fitted
over the high collar Mrs. Roosevelt
wore a severely plain gown of heavy
white silk embroidered in silver. made
TN train. and finished M tha hem with
fun rose quilting Of lace. Strings
Of pearls were worn around her neck
The Bible kissed hy the president
when he was Sworn was omen ut the
page containing the with chapter Of
Proverbs and including these passages:
He i hanaiefh matter wisely
shall md good. ana waoSo ;ruSteth fl
tile Lord happy Is ie The wise fin
heart shall ~ called prudent and the
sweetness Il Tie lis inere2Stth the
ie3ruinG.
\ very elaborate di>uicvof fireworks
was on me programme az uau1ura-
ton festivities Tor lG>t night Owiug.
however 10 t-e ueIcmeu- weather tie
decision vas reached % postpone the
display uhtl another eva.ns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07

Cheyenne. Wyo.. AIareh THE
bodies 81 an the miners who persisted
in Tie ire ut the niamondviile mine
have been recovered. tie twenty
eigth aud last beng taken out yes
terday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07

Results. Immediate and lasting.
Before and after trying other reme-
dies use Rocky Mountain Tea this
month. Twill keep you well all
summer. A great spring blessing
Hatch Bros, and Benefits Pharmacy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
OF GEORGE GAESIDE,
Patch Grove.

Pneumonia follows ia grippe but
never follows the use 81 Fo'ey's Hon
ey and Tar. the great throat and lung
remedy Take no substitute. Hatch
Bros. aud j. T. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
WHEN Y. Drive

1t will pay you to use
my livery. It's the best
equipped stable in the
city. Stylish turnouts
and good horses, with or
without drivers, you
please.
Prices very reasonable
and satisfactory service
guaranteed.
Joe Smith.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
wIND-Up OF THE GREAT DAY.
Ball in the Pension ONCE President and
Wife Lad the March.

Washington, March 5.-The cul-
mnating event of the inaugural fes-
tivities was the inaugural ball held
last night in the vast auditorium of
the pension office. with the president
and Mrs. Mckinley leading in the
grand march. and with men and wom-
en- distinguished in every walk of life
touching elbows. dancing and mingling
with the plain American citizens. As
4 spectacular event it was unparalleled
in the history Of inaugural halls-in
the SumptuOuSness of arrangement, in
the bcwildering splendor of decora-
tons and of marvellous electrical eff
fleets. and in the countless throng TAX
ing part in the spectacle.
When the doors of the great stFuct-
IRE were thrown open at $ p. III. an
eager crowd besieged every entrance,
and lines of carriages stretched into
the surrounding streets and avenues.
Platoons Of police officers. mounted
and unmounted, guarded the outer en-
frances. keeping back the rush Of curl
Gus spectators and bringing order out
of the tangle of carriages.
Through the long arched entrances.
hung with bunting and vines. passed
the merry. pleasure-seeking throng, the
women in luxurious gowns. with the
fash Of jewels in their hair and at
their throats. Soon the vast interior
OF the building began to take on life
and animation. The presidential party
did not arrive until 1915 p. m. and the
early. corners enjoyed themselves in
viewing the exquisite beauties of the
scene.
The United States Marine band and
an orchestra Of over 100 pieces were
stationed ut one end Of the hall and
for an hour before the arrival of the
presidential party played patrioticairs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-20

Sealed proposals viii be received at the
Office Of the Oklahoma. Agricultural and
Mechanical College at Saltwater. Okla
bona mp 20 September ,. 1901, at noon.
Tor the construction of one or all Of the
following buildings. A certified check for
five per cent Of the amount Of the bid
must accompany each proposal as a for
felt in case the successful bidder fails to
enter into a satisfactory contract. Funds
Tor the payment Of the work VIII be de-
rived from a levy for the purpose ordered
by the last legislative assembly.
!. An addition TO the Library building.
2. An Engineering building.
s. A barn.
Plans and specifications of items one
and two may be examined at the Office
of J. Foucart, architect, Guthrie, Okla
bona
Plans and specifications Of item three
may be examined at the Office Of c. c.
Cooke. architect. Saltwater, bIahoma-
Plans and specifications of all the build
lngs may be examined at the Office Of the
college at Saltwater. Oklahoma
The board Of regents reserve the right
10 reject any or all bids at its meeting,
tn the Office Of the college, Tuesday. Sep
TENDER s. 1901. at which time contracts
VIII be let II satisfactory bid IS received.
Bids must be in sealed envel opes with
the name Of the building on which bid is
made written thereon. enclosed IN a sec
ond envelope addressed to the Building
committee.
Agricultural snd Mechanical College.
54-Sat-3t Saltwater. Oklahoma
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-20
HARD To BREAK.
But the Coffee Habit Can Be Put o.

But the Coffee Habit Can Be Put or.
II vas a coffee user from early child
hood. bat It finally made me 80 nervous
that I spent q great many sleerless
nights. starting ~ every sound heard
and suffering with a continual dun head
ache. Ny hands trembled and was also
troubled with shortness OF breath ard
paipitation OF the heart The whole sys-
TEN showed poisoned condition and
was told 70 leave eff coffee. for that was
the cause ~ IL I was unable 70 break
myself az the habit untl some one in
duced me 10 Try Postum. Food CoGee.
'"Ths first trial the Food Coffee was fat
and tasteless and thought t. was hor-if
stuff bur my friend urged ne % try again
and let IL boil longer. This time had a
very delightful beverage and have been
enjoying Z ever since. aud am uow ir
very greatly improved co1uit0n az haelth.
My brother is also using Postum iu-
stead 81 coffee and & friend Of ours. NJ
w. WHO was q great coffee user. found
himself groEiug more and rrorc nervous
ard was troubieG at umes with dir
spells His wife suffered With nausea
and Indigestion. also from coT=e they
let &c CT ana have been using Postum
Feed coffee tor some tire and are nav
ia perfect condltion % health '-G-ace
C. IT.. Cuyshoga Fslls. Ohio
PINT piece of butser En- the p.t TIE size
OF I've peas 70 prevent bollfE over.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-20
italians Going to the Great Southwest.

italians Going TO the Great Southwest.
The development of the agricultural
and manuf acturing interests Of the great
southwest in the last few years has fully
kept pace with the development of the
country at large. Nevertheless, there
are vast unoccupied tracts. besides large
improved sections, which are capable Of
sustaining many times the present popu-
lation. The Santa Fe has been quietly
planning a huge immigration scheme,
which wi doubtless result in establish
ing many thousands Of Italians OF the
better classes on these lands.
Nearly a year ago Chevalier J. P. Span
Ter. European immigration agent for the
company, established headquarters at
Rome, and has been carrying on an
active and systematic campaign. over 10O-
900 pam 0hlets Of go pages, printed in the
Italian language, have been circulated
eIready, IN addition to large quantities
Of other literature concerning the various
states and territories served by the Santa
Fe.
II is understood that the San Joaquin
Valley, IN Ca lifornia, viii receive partic-
Mar attention, the climate, like that of
certain portions OF Texas. resembling that
of the Italian peninsula, but al sections
along the Santa Re viii be adequately
represented.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-20
GAPSIZED N SQIJALL
Pleasure Boat Takes Five
Down In Rigging.
IN SIGHT OF SHORE
Steward Tells Incidents of the
Terrible Disaster.

New Haven, Conn, July l9.-Five per
sons were drowned in the sound yesterday
by the capsizing Of the yawl rugged
yacht venitzia Of Philadelphia, at a
pnoit five miles east of Standpoint, near
the New York and Connecticut line
Two only Of those on board were saved.
The drowned are:
Arthur c. Colburn, owner Of the yacht,
and his daughters Ida and Annette of
Colburn Of Philadelphia, Captain Flint of
Brooklyn, \. Y, master of the yacht,
an da sailor, name unknown. The others
on board the Inflated craft, Mrs. Walter
J. Sprangle Of Philadelphia and daugh-
ter Of the owner of the yacht, and the
steward, James Stanbridge, of New
York were rescued by the tug Gertrude
after clinging for two hours TO the bot
tom of the capsized longboat
The yacht left Delaware City Monday
morning, bound for Newport Yesterday
morning it strted from Thompsonville,
S. L. Monday morning. the intention being
to put into Blackjack, Conn, last night
and take on board Mrs. Sprankles hus-
band. who wa sexpected here
According to the story of the steward
the accident happened between three and
$3.50 in the afternoon. The sky was very
squally, and the steward says he heard
Mr.. COIburn say to Captain Flint that it
would be wei to take in some of the
light sails but that the captain replied
that the boat would stand all the wind
that was coming. She then had on all
of her light sails, including jibs, staysan
and topsan.
Steward Stanbridge says he was In the
galley preparing supper when he heard
an unusual sound, futtering of ibis and
felt the boat heel over. He rushed on
deck and was about midships when the
craft capsized. When he found himself
in the water he attempted to grasp one of
the sails which lay in the water but found
that it was sticking, and then swan for
the yawIs tender, which lay bottom side
up. He was supporting himself at one.
end of the car. Mrs. Sprankle, who is an
expert swimmer canght hold Of the
other end an. they balanced themselves
in this way until the tug Gertrude ap-
peared and the attention Of those on
board were attracted by thu Shouts of
the two. When picked up they were
thoroughly exhausted but have partly re-
covered today. The steward saw nothing
Of the others Of the party after the dis-
aster. and believes that some yere carried
under by the sails and rigging ano that
others were drawn into the cabin. The
yacht was built IN 1850 in Mystic. Conn.
and was deliberately finished and fur
nished. She is so feet long, with a net ton
mage of 81.