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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
LIEUT.. BLANCHARD WRITES.
Former BoscObel Attorney Now PrOvin-
cial Treasurer in Philippines.

We are in receipt Of a brief COM
m~unication from Lieut.. r. D. Blanch-
ard who is under u. S. service in the
Philippines, enclosing a money order
for two years subscription to the
Herald. Mr.. Blanchard will be re-
membered as the Boscobel attorney
who entered military service under
Uncle Sam at opening Of Spanish war
and received a ~lieutenant's commits
sion in co. c., 4th Wis. He has con
tinued in the service and now holds a
very pleasant position, being provin-
cial treasurer of Bantanzas province.
In the letter Lieut.. Blanchard says:
s'Hurrah for the new court house!
Wish | had it here; could use it to
advantage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
LAW is INVALID.
Supreme Court Declares Against the In
heritance Tax.

The state law taxing inheritances
was held to be unconstitutional and
invalid by an opinion handed down
by the supreme court last week in the
appeal of the heirs of the late John
Block of Milwaukee who contested it.
The court holds that the provision
of the law as to the classifications is
an unjust discrimination between
heirs of the same class, treating per-
sons under the same circumstances
and conditions SO differently as to
constitute arbitrary discrimination
and classification.
Estates in various counties that
have been called upon to pay this in
heritance tax will now have
to demand restitution of the funds so
collected and in some instances the
tax involved amounted to a consider
able sum. OF this tax as it was col
lected, Is per cent. was retained by
the county treasurer and the balance
sent 10 Vie SUdUS bISdSul0L dLOAS WILL
other taxes. There is little likeli-t
hood that the heils will be reim-
bursed before the next legislature
meets and makes an. appropriation
for this purpose. Secretary Of State
Froelich asked the attorney general
for an opinion on the subject and af-
ter Investigation Mr.. Hicks found
that the money cannot be refunded
unless the Legislature 50 authorizes.
Both the secretary of state and state
treasurer have received numerous
letters from al portions of the state
asking that the money paid under the
law be returned.
In Grant county four estates were
taxed under the law. The estate of
j. H. Baldwin is one, the tax in this
instance amounting to $196.37. The
Lewis Fry estate paid $132,62; John
Williams estate 1929 80; c. G. Jones
estate $106 SO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
DRYDOCK AND SHIPYARD
Biggest Plant on the Great Lakes To BE
Seen at ManitOwoc.

Biggest Plant on the Great Lakes To he
Seen at Manitowoc.
Milwaukee, March A special to
the Sentinel from ManitOwOc, Wis,
says: 1T has been learned on the best
Of authority that the Ship Owners
Drydock company, of Chicago, has
absorbed the drydock and property of
III. p. & G. B. Burger. which was re-
Gently offered representatives of the
Ship Owners company while here. and
that ManitowOc is to have one of the
largest drydock and shipyard plants
OH the great lakes.
ut is also stated that in connection
with the drydock another large ma
rine industry will be added. and al
though under separate ownership will
work in conjunction with the drydock
company. The two plants will, when
in full operation, give employment to
1000 men,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
Money and Watches Missing.

Oshkosh, Wis, March 4.-Charles
Woodruff, who came here a week ago
and made arrangements with Company
B, Second regiment, w. n. g., to pro-
duce a play, 1.-The Scout of the Philip
pines," has disappeared and with him
three watches purchased from a local
jeweler to be presented to the most
popular gentleman and most popu-
lar lady" at the performance. Wood
ruff left the city Friday, saying he was
going to Fond du Lac to get married.
The watches were valued at 500. Wood
ruff had collected through the sale of
tickets an amount not exactly known,
but estimated at several hundred dol
lars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
Seek Missing Man for Debt.

Milwaukee, March 3.-George w.
Stone, who has been doing a small bus
mess at q store on Milwaukee street,
has disappeared. Since his disappear
ance the police have received inquiries
from wholesalers saying they have not
been paid for jewelry sold to him. The
total amount secured on credit is
about $4,000, and there is nothing
here to show for it. Among the COM
plainants are l.. Kaufman. New York:
Heinz Bros, Buffalo; Sprohule of Chi
cago; Kuessel Bros, of this city, and
other Milwaukee firms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
CITY MATTERS
CONSIDERED
Council Holds Regular SeS-
sion Tuesday.
o OF OFFICERS
Legal Lights Argue Questions of Taxation
of Odd Fellows Property And
Matter Is Settled.

The Common Council met in regu-
lar session Tuesday evening at the
eouncil chamber.
Mayor Hassell presided and all the
aldermen responded to roll call with
exception of Aid. BROKER"
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
City Treasurer Woodhouse read
his monthly report of the %faances.
Total receipts during month 81, 164. IS;
disbursements $4O9.26. Balance on
hand 4754 go. Report adopted.
Street Com. Budworth reported on
amount of work in his jurisdiction
past month and same was received.
The unsettled question of releasing
Odd Fellows property from taxation
this year was again brought up for
final disposition. City Atty. Bush
nell was present and expressed his
opinion regarding the matter. He
believed the property was taxable.
Col. j. G.. Clark was there in interest
of the Odd Fellows association and
made a lengthy argument to the
effect that the property was not as
sessable the past year. After a
thorough discussion a motion was
made by Aid. Knapp to let the pre-
yious action taken by the council
stand. A vote taken resulted in car
rying this motion, Aldermen Place,
Ressmeyer, Knapp and Muesse Yot-
ing aye and Henkel and May no..
Aid. Wetter did not vote.
Some irregularities in the water de-
partment we're reported and the city
clerk a authorized to attend to the
matter.
Mayor Hassell reported that the
county officers were dissatisfied with
the present night watch service at
the temporary court house and
wished the night watch as a matter
of precaution to make the structure
his headquarters during the night.
Keys would he furnished him and his
abG6EuduC0 COulU mus U0 HOIc IcSu-
lar. The desires of the petitioners
were gratified, and Night Waterman
Taylor will hereafter partake of his
midnight lunch among the county
records.
Question of allowing a bowling
alley to be installed in the city was
laid over until next meeting in order
to investigate conditions.
The usual grist of bills was read
and all were allowed.
Matter of expense involved in'fumi-
CATION Of houses wherein contagious
diseases had been in existence was
discussed. Marshal Budworth de-
sired instructions as to whom the ma
terials procured for this purpose
should be charged. 1t was decided
that he family whose apartments
were thus treated should pay the bill
and not the city.
There being nothing further to at
tend to, council adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Cupid's Work of a Week as Recorded at
County Clerk Gritfis' Office.

Chas. Post and Lizzie Brown, both
Of Dubuque, la.
R. S. Walker of Boscobel and Jennie
Gudhertz of Fennimore.
Geo. Mccormick of Little Grant and
Nellie Beetham Of Lancaster.
Otto Brandemehl and Minnie Kra-
mer both of Lancaster.
James Quincy of P~latteville, and
Eff1e Miles of Harrison.
Conver Winsor of Wonewoc, and
Ida Smith Liberty.
Frank Dempsy and Mary Witzig,
of Mt. Ida.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
Preachers Heart Fails Him.

Racine, Wis, March almost a
panic was caused among the congrega-
ton of the First Methodist church of
this city by the fainting of their pas
tor, Rev. III. P. Heylett. While deliv-
ering his sermon he fell back into his
chair. Several persons rushed to the
pulpit, many Of them thinking the
pastor dead, and it was some time
before the excited people could be
Quieted. The pastor was carried to
his home, where the physicians found
his sickness due to heart trouble and
OyerWOrk,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
er, received d car load of mill work

er, received d car load of mill work
Monday.
Theo. Runkel is on the sick list
Frank Morris is the assistant clerk as
Jean Webb has the look and actions as
being the main steam.
Lonis Reinke and Mrs. John Fure
went to Platteville Monday to visit Miss
Jennie's school, not to Lancaster as
was reported.
After Lent there's to be a wedding
and the young couple will occupy the
OFT building. Whether the lower part
will be used as a dressmaker shop,
meat market or paint shop was left I'M
decided by Ladies' Aid society.
Desirable vegetable ailments-big
head in cabbage, and lots of corn on
the maize. BILL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
Struck to Save a Mans Job.

BelOit, Wis, March Livery mold
err in Fairbanks, Morse & Co.'S
plant has walked out because the
company discharged a man. the work
men insisting an injustice had been
done. AS there are 1900 men en-
ployed at the works the outcome of the
strike causes much anxiety.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
Was Killed by FiIipinOs,

Cumberland, Wis, March ga mes
sage from Congressman Jenkins con-
firms the report that John r. Hegg of
this city was murdered by Filipinos on
BOhOl island Jan. u. The body has
not been found. Hegg was a graduate
Of the Cumberland schools and state
university, and was superintendent of
construction of government roads in
the PhilinninaS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06

Told the Truth.-Your Kidney Cure
has done for me all that you claimed
for it. | am convinced it is the best
remedy on the market" j. c.. KANE.
Vermillion, O. This referes to Dr.. Cos
SONS Kidney and Bladder Cure which
sells at SOC a box. Cure guaranteed.
Jos. Bennett, druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
Big Brewery Trust Abandoned.

Lacrosse, Wis, March 3.-Oficial
announcement is made by Attorney
\. f. Wolfe that the mi~lliOn-dolIar To-
cal brewery trust has been abandoned.
The trust was organized a year ago.
consolidating all the local breweries
under the name of the Lacrosse Brew
cry company. The plan fell through
owing to a disagreement of the local
brewers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06

Mrs. Arthur Aspinwall and chill
dren of Footville arrived in this city
Friday evening, remaining until
Tuesday visiting friends here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06

u of it. What / want to know is
how to quit feeling as | do, and when
a man tells me in an off-hand manner
that it is all in my imagination, |
feel like landing on him q solar
plexus. | have not said that it is not
in my Imagination, but if it is there
it shouldn't be and how to get it out
is the rub.
Then there are other people who
readily agree that | act as if | were
tired, but advise me not to worry
about it, because in all probability |
was born that way and will always
remain tired. Others even go SO far
with their sympathy as to suggest
that they would be little surprised il
[ we're to wish to appear before the
Judgment bar alone by proxy. And
right here let me say, in hope that
some of my over-sympathetic friends
may read it, that | would rather have
proxy on the occasion referred to be-
cause of a tired feeling than for any
other reason. With the prospect of
eternal rest my tired feeling will then
be regarded as a great misfortune.
AS | said before when a person is
sick and confides the fact to a friend,
he likes to have that friend take his
word for it and even appear to believe
that in reality his case is a bad one
and that he is bravely putting a
bright face on it. At such times it is
e%minently proper for the friend to
dig up a few chunks of sympathy
from the bottom of his heart and offer
an antidote for the ailment, whatever
it may be. But when the friend
turns on a current of hot air such as
from the people above referred to,
one instinctively feels chilled and the
hotter the ''breeze" the chillier it be-
comes because the friend, like the
restaurant that invariably serves
chicken pie on Monday after having
roast chicken on Sunday is carrying
a good thing too far.
Man is so constituted that he de-
rives more pleasure from that which
is pleasant when there is someone to
enjoy it with him. Likewise man
derives unhappiness from that
which is unpleasant if there is some
n to aid him in picturing how
really unhappy he is. Therefore,
when anyone tells me he is sick, I
teh him he looks sick, and advise
him to go home and apply mustard
c~lasters to the back of his neck, and
wash his feet or I should say soak
his feet in hot water. If a person
desires to be unhappy one may as
well aid him, for If you oppose him
you may make him mad, ana anger
is a mild form of insanity.
In closing | wish to impress on all
my friends that [ feel tired, but am
slightly better than when l began
writing this, for misery loves com
pany and I realize that they are prob
ably more than tired after the read
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
In The He'll Box.

The writer has been suffering with
that tired feeling for nearly two
weeks. | have tried everything but
a good sweat to rid me of it and am
inclined to think that a little work is
what really need but somehow can
not muster the courage to take it. 1t
must be that the mild weather in
February, that sc puzzled the old
settlers is responsible for my condi-
ton, but | have also noticed that |
am not the only one with this COM
plant. Some people to whom l COM
plain say that they do not observe any
difference in me-you know some
people believe the proper thing to
tell a sick person is that he looks the
picture Of health. But they can't work
a confidence game as that on me.
When | am sick | know It, and when
tired | am equally we'll Informed as
TO my condition.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06

WANTED-A girl for general house
Inquire of John Burns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06
Married.
Sidence

At the esidence of the
brides father, Thos. Beetham, in
north Lancaster, on the 4th inst, by
the Rev. T. j. Brown, Geo. w. Nc
Cormick to Nellie Z. Beetham.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06

At the Philips house on March 4,
by the Rev. T. j. Brown, Mr.. Frank
Dempsy to Miss Mary Wetzig, both of
Mt. Ida.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06

One man told me the other day that
spring fever, malaria and such COM
plants exist only in the imagination,
but when | asked him how | could fix
my imagination apparatus so it
wouldn't play such skin games on me-,
ne seemed to have forgotten the pre-
scription. 1t strikes me that talk of
that character is a useless wear and
tear upon the organs of articulation.
know how feel and don't care two
whoops what part of this terrestrial
habitation of my celestial being is the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-03-06

In closing [ wish to impress on all
my friends that I feel tired, but am
slightly better than when l began
writing this, for misery loves com.
pany and I realize that they are prob.
ably more than tired after the read.
ing.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-12-05

leagues, Messrs. Tawney ana BaDcock.
but tariff revision once begun, even on
black diamonds, cannot stop there.
Mr.. Tawney is pledged to reduction
of the duties on lumber Mr.. Babcock
is the champion of lowering the rates
on iron and steel. Amendments will
certainly be sermane in the committee
on ways and means. Hence, why not
haye hope for tariff revision?
At the last session Mr.. Payne and
Mr.. Dalzell undertook little tariff. re.
vision Of thoir own by reduction on
Cuban imports. Page Morris and Mr.
Tawney opened up whole vista OF
tariff revision by securing the adop
tion in the house OF an amendment as
to the dinerential duties ON German
and other sugar. It's true that Con
xressman Sherman, in the chair. un
dertook to rule tho amendment out OF
ORDER. but although he was strongly
supported by Payne. Dalzell and Gros
venor, the house overruled Mr.. Sher
man and adopted the Morris amend
ment.
With this opening for other tariff
amendments the bill went to the sen
ate, where fear Of tariff discussion
resulted in the once famous Cuban bill
being put to it's eternal sleep.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-12-05
Reach 100000 Tons.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Dec. A.
Lake Superior commerce passing
through the ship canals here this year
will reach the stupendous figures CT
36,OO0,000 tons. .,.
This is assured by the report of last
months traffic, which amounts to
4,133,038 tons, the greatest November
in canal history. bringing the total for
the year to Nov. 80 to 35.064.257 tons
This is, an increase of S,00O,00 tons
over last year. which was q record.
breaking season. Nothing can more
plainly demonstfate. the lake men de-
clare, the rapid growth and develop
ment Of the Northwest. 49,, s..
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-12-05
Rheumatfsn

Is caused by an acid which flows in
the blood, and to cure it You must re.
move the cause. Coles Blldbilder
does this efectually. It is the great
est maker OF new, rich blood. W pro.
duces natural, healthy action sof the
Kidneys, liver and bowels and restores
vigorous health to the system. II you
have Rheumatism take Bludbilder.
Ms guaranteed. 100. abottle. Sold
BY all druggists. Al ~
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-12-05
CLEVELAND LOSES SUIT.

Court Deeides That the. Eisht-Hour
-, .. Law Is Unconstitutional. ::5e
Columbus, O.: Dec, The supreme
court Tuesday handed down decision
in the case Of the city Of Cleveland vs.
Clement Brothers, IN which it declared
tho contested ~eight-hour labor law un-
constitutional.
The case was carried up to the su-
preme court by the city. It has let
sewer contracts to Clement Brothers
and stipulated that the eight-hour law
should be respected under, penalty Of
SO for each yiolatiois:: 'Tt' =
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-12-05
OPENING WEDGE
raEs'OENT's- = RECOMMENDATION
TO PUT ANTHRACITE COAL
:. =. ON FREE LIST. !
BILL ALREADY INTRODUCED

Committee Likely to Report the Meas.
ure for Passage and Tariff Revision.
lists Are Hopeful That, once Begun.
The Work Cannot stop There-West-
ern Members Pledged to Reduction
Of Duties on Certain Commodities.
St.Paul, Dec. "A special dispatch
from Washington says:
Bills in conformity with President
Roosevelt's recommendation to place
anthracite coal on the free list have
been introduced in congress. Inas-
much as it is a direct executive recon-
mendation the ways and means COM
mittee. cannot we'll avoid reporting the
bills favoring removing the duty on
coal { Chairman Payne and Repre-
sentatives Dalzell and Grosvenor are
loud in their praises of the president S
message and are quoted as indorsine
every word of it. - ';'"'- " y Z '''|-'
Therefore, it, is safe to assume that
! they will vote for putting coal on the
free Gst as readily as. will their col
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-12-05
>To Cnre (,onstinaHi

. s> To Cure Constipation.
Take Coles Laxative Liver Pills, the
new tonic.laxative. Pleasant aud sure.
Your money back ifthsy don't satisfy.
Sold by all druggists. :.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-12-05

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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-12-12
THE OLD SQUARE a N

The old square piano. there it stands:
age has Eeilowrsd the once white keys:
In graves 10 doub there are polseles
hands
That once lured from it sweet melodies
The pedals are rustsd where dainty feet
Were pressed in the dead old long ago:
How the cushion is worn On the once soft
seat,
An. shame OF the years TO have treated
it so!
The old piano. thick legged and square,
What tales it might 1sll if it had g
tongue:
How many a man X ho Is gray leaned
there
On its heavy old side when ne was
young,
What secrets were told TO The dear old
By maidens who long since ceased to
triIl!
Romance still ciings to its every string,
Ard love seems 10 hover around It still.
All. what Of the DID, sweet songs the airs
That long years ago filed hearts with
JOY
AS the usiden's fathe crept down those
stairs
To drive away some lingering boy?
The old squa-e piano. there IL stands;
Age has yelloEed its once white keys
Earkl One who played il is using he.
hands
On a believing boy bent over her knees
Chicago Reco-d-Esrald
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-12-12
a ~Pre-InyentOry Sale.

We purpose taking inventory be
tween Xmas and New Years DAY
and there are some things on our
shelves which we shall close out ir-
respective OF cost before that time.
These are the things: some mems and
boys oTercoats, our table Of bargain
shoes. All our Underwear, and all
u Felts and Felt Rubbers. Re-
member we have as nice a line of
Xmas presents as you will find in
town. Jno. l.. Arney.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-12-12
4 Valid

An honest counuyman. anxious to
explore the wonders Of the British mu-
scum, obtained a special holiday 8
short time since. Accordingly, taking
with him a couple OF lady friends, he
presented himself at the door for ad-
mitta1ce.
NO admission today. sir" said the
keeper.
But I must cone in. I've a holiday
on purpose"
~So matter. This is g close day, and
the museum is shut"
What" said John, 'ain't this pub
lie property:
Yes, but n Of the mummies died a
few days ago, and we are going to
bury him"
ooh. in that case we won't inuude,''
said John as he retired-London Tit
Bits
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-12-12
FROM RIVER TO HILLS
The Latest Railroad Project for East
and West Line of Road in
South Dakota,
South Dakota.


Hot Springs, special: For many
years residents Of the Black Hills
have been treated to various rumors
and speculation regarding the build
ing of a railroad to the Missouri
river. thus giving this region direct
railway communication with the
eastern part of the state. Thus far
rumor and speculation have been
the only results. but at last it seems
that something definite and certain
has been accomplished.
1t is reported on excellent authority
that William T. Coad. president of
the Federal Railroad company. has
succeeded in selling to a syndicate in
Berlin. Germany. S., COO, coo Of 8 per
cent. preferred stock at par. The
proceeds derived from such stock are
to be used in paying for ties. steel
rails and steel bridge across the
Missouri river. stations and equip
ment of the line of railway to be first
built from at or near Oacoma to
Rapid City during 1903. Other lines
and extensions are to be constructed
from time to time until the Federal.
in connection with the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul railway, is
a transcontinental line. The re-
mainder from the sale OF 6 per cent.
preferred stock.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-12-12
For Over sixty Years

An old and well tried remedy, Mrs
Winslow;s Soothing Syrup has been
used over sixty years by millions
of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. It
soothes the child, softers the gums,
al!ays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by drug
gists in every part of the world
twenty-five cents a bottle. Its val
lie is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
and take no other kind.