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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-01-16

though he knelt down to facilitate his
operations. On came the swapping tip
like a great open-mouthed snake; 1t
closed upon my hat, which vanished.
Again it was thrust down, and a scream
of rage was beloved through it within
four inches of my head. Now it seemed
to elongate itself. Oh, heavensl now 1t
had me by tho hair, which, luckily for
myself, was not very long. Then 1t was
my turn to scream, for next instant
half 50 uare inch Of hair was dragged
from my scalp by the roots. | was be-
ing plucked alive, as / have seen cruel
Kafflr kitchen boys pluck fowl The
elephant, however, disappointed with
the moderate results, changed his tao
tics. He wound his trunk around the
fallen tree and lifted 1t. 1t stirred, but
fortunately the broken branches
embedded in the spongy soil, and
some roots which still held, prevented
it from being turned over, though he
lifted 1t so much that had 1t occurred to
him he could easily have fished me out
with his trunk. Again he hoisted with
all his mighty strength, and ! saw that
the tree was coming and roared aloud for
help. Some shots we're fred close by in
answer, but II they hit tho bull their
only effect was to stir his energies to
more active life. In another few sec
onds my shelter would be torn away
and | should be done for. A cold per-
spiration burst over me as / realized
that was lost. Then of a sudden re-
WONDERED that had a pistol in my belt
which l often used for dispatching
wounded game. 1t was loaded and
capped. By this time the tree was lifted
SC much that could easily get my hand
down to my middle and draw the pistol
from Its case. / drew and cooked it.
See, the tree was coming, and there,
within three feet of my head. was the
great brown trunk of the elephant. 1
placed the muzzle of the pistol within
an inch of ii and fired. The result was
instantaneous. Down sunk the tree
again, giving one Of my legs a consider
able squeeze, and next instant 1 heard a
crashing sound The elephant had
bolted.
BY this time, between fright and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-01-16

NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Best Material should BE the Rule for
Ladies' Of Limited Means.

Lanes OF Limited means
The rich corded silks with satin luster,
the superb Pompadour satin brocades,
and the Victoria silks with wide stripes
of velvet or embossed satin, are used for
the straight skirts, undraped and un-
adorned, that are in special favor this
winter.
The latest importations of beaded
decorations are simply magnificent.
Among other beautiful novelties in this
line are Turkish decorations made in
Vienna the sets including panel pieces,
fronts for princesse underslips of silk to
be worn beneath loose satin or velvet
redingotes; long girdles with dangling
fringes, fronts for borleo and other short
jackets, yokes, vests, epaulets, and
Medici and Charles \. collarsall in
brilliant cashmere, or shaded effects.
One elegant set in gold, copper and
bronze produced sumptuous effect on a
reception gown Of mahogany velvet and
pale cafe au lait crepe dc Chine. A
feature Of this glittering gown was its
very high collar and vandyked sleeves
pulled at the shoulders.
Skirts on both day and evening are
very much alike in appearance, but
never required more careful shaping
and adjustment All elaboration is
centered on the bodice, but to achieve
artistic and really elegant results, both
skirt and bodice must be cut and ar
ranged with great care and taste.
Epaulets appear to be quite as much
a feature OF fashion as ever, many Of the
new styles standing like wings or an
aureole on each shoulder. Some, like
the Medici collar, are stifiened with wire
to keep them in position The rolled or
tubular form OF epaulct as worn in the
reign Of Charles a. Of France is less
aggressive in appearance and, as a rule,
more becoming The extremes to which
some Of the epaulets are carried upon
many OF the art" toilets are vulgar
and hideous burlesque.
There are inferior limitations Of many
of the splendid fabrics and garnitures
of the season--velvet, fur, passementerie,
silk, fancy mixtures in silk and wool,
beading, lace, net, gauze, ribbons feath-
ers, iewelry, etc. Simple articles OF
wear JNdL arr genuine are - dg9 A1t
better choice than imitation Of the rich.
est. A meretriciOus style never com.
mands admiration, and inferior goods
quickly betray their quality. Best ma
terial and long wear is the rule for those
whose means are limited.
Among handsome cloaks for winter
driving are long velvet redingotes Of a
new, beautiful shade Of Parma violet,
and OF a rich tone in plum color. These
are trimmed variously with bear-skin,
otter, or seal. Other elegant driving.
wraps are made Of Queens tweed,
Roman-red Venetian cloth. and striped
plush in gold and black green and gold,
red and black, brown and ecru, or in
three distinct shades Of one rich color.
Fur-trimmed, these cloaks make very
snowy and becoming garments for the
carriage imparting bit Of color and
cheerfuness to the general dreariness
Of winters drive, n. Y Post.
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rTo BE CONTINUED I


Two persons were born at the same
place, at the same moment Of time.
After 80 years had rolled BY they both
died. almost at the same instant, yet one
had lived 100 days more than the other
How was this possible? Not to keep our
friends in suspense, We will give the
solution which turns on curious, but,
with little reflection, a very obvious
point in decentralization. A person go
ing around the world towards the west
ieses a day and towards the east he gains
one Surprising. then, that these two
persons we're born at the same instant
in st. Louis. from whence a voyage
around the world may be easily pe;-
formed once a year: If one Of these per-
sons constantly goes towards the west
in 80 years he viii be 80 days behind the
stationary inhabitants: if the other sails
equally fast towards the east he will be
80 DAYS ahead Of them One, therefore,
will have seen 100 days more than the
other, though they were born and died
In the same place and at the same mo-
ment, and even lived continually in the
same latitude and reckOned time BY the
sane calendar st. Louis Republic.
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being added TO the potatoes. Still an
other way is 70 put bits Of dried beef in
the pan, add one-half cup OF cold water,
simmer awhile, then add potatoes and
seasoning needed Yet one more is this:
minee the cold potatoes; pu' in a baking
dish; add salt, pepper, butter and one.
half cup of milk, and bake half an hour
in a moderate oven Fried potatoes |
say nothing about except that in my ex.
perience they have proven an indigesti.
bic mess, and therefore not to be toll.
Grated in cookery department where
only wholesome food is prepared Cor.
Rural New Yorker.
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HOW TO COOK POTATOES.
Various Ways Ia which IIousckeepers Can
Prepare the Tubers.


Prepare the Tubers.
Does any body want 70 know the varia
tons played III our kitchen on the tune
Of plain, cold boiled potatoes? Here
they are MILK is the keynote, and the
first recipe is this: Pit three-fourths
cup Of milk with the cream on-in q
shallow fryingpan; heat 70 boiling
point, then add pint Of cold sliced
potatoes. salt, pepper, and a generous
lump Of butter; simmer gently few
minutes. and serve hot. second recipe
is: one cup Of milk to which. when il
boils, is added a tablespoonful Of corn.
starch paste, then put in one pint OF
potatoes cut in dice. and the salt, pepper
and butter needful. Or instead Of corn.
starch, stir in a well-beaten egg just be.
fore serving. The other variations are
made by using the above ingredients and
adding different favors; as at one time
sprays Of fresh parsley; at another boiled
corn cut from the cob: al another a
sliced onion or two though these last
must be cooked in water awhile before
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bushmen allies. Ny boys wanted me to
go back to the Cape with it and sell it,
but was too much bent on my journey
to do this. The tusks lay buried for
five years. Then came and dug them
up; they were but little harmed. Ulti-
mately sold the ivory for something
over twelve hundred pounds-not bad
for one days shooting.
This IS how began my career as an
elephant hunter. ! have shot many hun
dreds of them since. but have never
again attempted to do SO on horseback.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-01-16

After burying the elephant tusks, and
having taken careful notes Of the bear
ings and peculiarities Of the country so
that ] might be able to find the spot
again, we proceeded On our journey. For
a month or more We trekkei along the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-01-16
'i1'I5;l:]IIl;3!I

After ten years exclusive sale, can now be
obtained of all Druggists and Dealers in Medi-
cines. 1t CURES-take notice-not simply helps
but CURES LIVER COMPLAINT,
BiiiOusness and Dyspepsia.
Is a strictly vegetable preparation and will
CURE MALARIA, and all MALARIAL troubles.
DIR. S. ii. Wise, of Boston, Ky. says :
"Have practiced medicine 10 years, and find no
equal to HERBINE as a Liver Regulator
DR.. w. A. Baker, of Madison, Fla, says !:
"A bottle of HERBINE is worth more than
$500 worth of Qulnine in any family"
Acting on the Liver in a different way from
any other medicine; it is a positive cure for
Chronic Constipation and is cheaper than Pills
Its peculiar composition is such, that we
guarantee to cure any case of Chills and Fever
or Bilious Fever with one bottle.
1t costs but IS cents and each bottle con-
tains over 40 average doses, making the cost
less than two cents dose. Would you ask
for cheaper medicine 1t is not cure-all But
will cure any Liver, Bilious or Mala.
rial Complaint. Manufactured by
The Eerbine Co,
Successors to VIM. Condell.) st. Louis, Mo.
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ATTORNEYS BUSHNELL AND WATKINS,
Attorney ana Counselors at Law, Gen.
eral collection as. Land Agents Practice In all
$40 state and United States Conrts. Once in
Lancaster Wis.
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ROCKVILLE.

auc4ioueer-t A. nBuES Licensed Auction
l.s.f 4iII conduct sl}e~ ina amy part OF the conn
Germs reasonable. Address, Druen
Rockville Wis
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Notice.

We wish to contract with
the farmers in and about Lam
caster to furnish POPLAR
and LINN WOOD. Cut FIVE
foot long and peeled. To be
delivered at our Factory when
dry. For price and further
particulars call and obtain the
same at our Factory.
TwICHELL 4 OSBORNE.
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Photographer w. b. VAN DE WALL,
Photographer. Gallery two doors west OF Post
oace laucaste Wisconsin.
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fartles wishing their papers discontinued al
expiration OF year must notify this office a. the
papers are sent until paid and ordered stopped
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Chamberlain PlOWS

Barb Wire. ais. Rope Glass Putty. Pump
Churns, Poeset and Table cutlery. Powder,
shet, Sporting Goods. Guns ReyolFer~.
Baskets. Tubs. Building Paper Plas-
tering Hair. Agricultural lmpie-
-ents Etc SPECIAL AT
TENTION FAID TO
Hob WORK
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INSURANCE..
EsLATTEVILLE.

Attorucys A. w. & w. f. BELL, At
artrysa NJ Law. atteviue. Wis Also General
collecting Neeuts Ofice in Washburn X Bros
B.aek Main street.
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General Banking Business
Transacted.

We represent the Phoenix Fire Insurance Com
pany. OF Hartford and agents for the sale OF
ocean tickets ior the Red Star, American and
Cunard lines
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Attorney Murphy & Gardner Att'ys at
lae ana General I objection Agent, PlatteyiHe,
SIs speaks Germ an and English w
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Persons wishing to send THE HERALD away
are Informed that the postage on a single copy
Il one cent TO any part Ofthe United States, Can.
ada OF any OF the countries Of Europe.
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One year paid in dvance..................I .50
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chnroh nire Glory.

IlgA SOCIETY," Meet. ! ct and Sd Tues
days IN each month ~ Dr.. J Reeds ONCE NJ
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rgf gatsafL Meets tst Tue day in each
u4ath u 81, city CLERKS office, over STATE
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n4bs- urees HOUSE Corner Madison an
CHERRY -tf,rt7.
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n8gauue Lodge. meets every Friday, AZ
II. III 0dd Fellows Hall Maple street.
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lesessregLopGEA A. r. ~ a. NJ. meet hrst anu
sled Stturdug 10 eachmsuth ~ Z p. ~. ~ theif
IlaI4n the ~hoYltcr bnildns.
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Entered at the Post Office. in Lancaster. Wis
as second class matter.
WV. b. MINER, Proprietor
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Ffpstfry fopaE o. Il. W. Meet first and
ard Monday. Or each month in Baxter :
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By this time, between fright and
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tampsrt o o =. meets lst and 3d Mohuhy
eb month. al e:3Or m. in Odd Fcllows
Ii IL Mtpla street.
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sTAeofi ~ West Encsmpmcnt No. II meet
b. Oh ia obi Ftil0H iiai
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20
Where Laces Are Made.

The English thread laces are made
in the south of England, but the work
ers are rapidly dying out and the
younger people are taking to employ
ments more profitable The amount
of thread lace brought into the market,
therefore, grows smaller from year to
year.
The Venetian laces, which at one
time did really come from Venice, are
now largely manufactured in Brussels,
whence they are sold to the merchants
of Venice. and resold again by them as
Venetian lace
In general lace workers are receiving
so little compensation that new corners
into the art-for art it is-are rare.
To counteract this decline the lace
manufacturers of Belgium have found
it necessary to establish schools in that
country for the education of the young
in the coarse as well as the finer grades
of lace making.-New York Evening
Sun.
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"a Just Beast.n

The London correspondent of The
Manchester Courier says he heard rath.
er an amusing story the other day about
the bishop of London which has not,
he believes, appeared in print. When
DR.. Temple held the head mastershir
of Rugby a boy in the school came up
before him for some breach of disci.
pline. Facts seemed rather against the
boy, who was in imminent danger Of
being expelled. He had defense, but
being neither clear headed nor fluent in
the presence of the head master he could
not make it clear.
He therefore wrote home to his father
detailing, at length his position and his
explanation. His father very wisely
thought the best thing he could do was
to send the boys letter as it stood to
DIR. Temple, merely asking him to over
look any familiarity of expression. Ap-
parently the father had not turned
over the page and seen his sons post
script, for there DR.. Temple found the
following words: IF l could explain it
would be all right, fpsRhough Temple
is beast hes 30 beast" The
bishop in tellih sory is accus-
toned to say it " the Efesest COM
plimeut he has ever rece;ed in his
life.
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Pipes Coming Into Use.

The return to the pipe is compare
lively new fad. Until six months ago
1 never had pipe in my store. My
trade called for nothing but cigars,
cigarettes and chewing tobaccos. The
French started it. OF course your En-
glish tourist always has his pipe, and
he thinks no more of starting it up on
the street or in the smokers room of
the sleeper than you would of taking
out the most fragrant cigar But the
French have started this fad of several
pipes with various stems, and the GUS
tom is taking it up.
The meerschaum pipe craze died out
several years ago. 1t is a wonder it
ever came in. You can buy a meer-
sehaum pipe cheaper than you can a
French sweet briar l don't mean to
say that tlle American smoker will ever
go so far as to smoke pipe on the
street, but for home and Office comfort
he has already taken up the pipe.-In-
terview in Chicago Tribune.
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The Most Common M1isquotation.

what is the most common misquo-
tation in the English languge" asked
the inquisitive member of the Cogburn
club as the purist entered. The an
swer came promptly:
"When Greek meets Greek, then
comes the tug of war;"
''Well, what is the matter with that"
asked the inquisitive member.
THAT is the most common misquota-
ton IN the English language, respond
ed the purist. Il heard the late Roscoe
Conkling say once that he won a bas-
ket of wine from Clement L. Vallandig-
ham on that quotation. He wagered
that Mr.. Vallindigham could not tell
what the correct words were, nor who
wrote them, nor when they were writ
ten. And he won on every point Now
put yourself in Mr.. Vallandigham's
place. What would you have done"
81 should have declined to make the
bet, said the inquisitive member.
"And l." land l." came from all
parts of the room.
"But l should not" said the purist.
When Greeks joined Greeks, then
was the tug of war is the correct quo
tation. It was written by Nathaniel
Lee, an Englishman, about the year
170O."
ibid you ever see it quoted correct
lyf" asked the inquisitive member.
'fNever in the newspapers, said the
purist.-Utica Observer.
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CaternIIIars Cleaned Out.

Take & suitable pole. say ten feet
long, and attach to the end a
coarse wooden cloth by winding it
with strong Irvine, so that it will not
slip either way. Take from one to
three quarts of wood ashes, pour on
hot water, and thus get a strong lye
Take an old pail, turn in the lye, add
ing one pint or more of soft soap, and
stir well. It is then ready for use, and
will warrant this lye and soap to deal
the death blow instantly to all cater
pillars by thrusting the saturated swab
straight into the nests. Put the pole
and swab in a secure place for future
use.-Country Gentleman.
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Fact. About LIehtnipr STROKES.

A statistical investigation of lightning
strokes in central Germany, covering a
period of twenty-six years, has been re-
Gently carried out by Herr Kastner.
The number of cases has increased
about 129 per cent. in 1889 it amounted
to 1, las. The author distinguishes four
thunderstorm paths. The starting
points of all these are in hills, and in
their course the woodless districts and
fat country, river valleys and low
meadow ground about lakes seem spe-
cially liable, while the wooded and billy
parts generally escape. The hottest
months June and especially july and
the hottest hours of the day, or those
Immediately following them g to p.
m. }, show the most lightning strokes
Chicago Herald.
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An African Euler.

Barthoen, paramount chief of the
Banwaketze nation, is a model African
sovereign. He is lord of 1900 square
miles of some of the finest country in
South Africa. rich in gold. silver, cop
per, iron, asbestos and capable of sus-
tanning countless heads of cattle. This
country lies to the north of the colony
of Bechuanaland, with the Beers for
neighbors on the east and the chiefs
Khama and Lo Bengula on the north.
Since Barthoen came TO the throne
he has effected a moral revolution in
his courIt:.-. He has encouraged agri-
culture. induced thousands o! his PEG
pie to embrace Christianity and has
strictly prohibited tine liquor traffic in
his dominions. New York CONNER
cial Advertiser
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Advertising hv snmnle.

On one of the hottest of July days
there drove up to the hotel, where half
a dozen breathless guests were vainly
endeavoring to keep cool, a buggy in
which sat long haired, elderly man
and gayly dressed but rather vulgar
looking young woman. The buggy
stopped, and the man, after greeting
the company in an engaging and affa-
BILE manner, threw toward them a
handful of dingy printed slips.
One of the more enterprising of the
boarders picked up the slip which
futtered near his foot, and discovered
that Professor Diamond and his cele-
brated family would give a concert and
entertainment in the town hall of the
village on the following evening.
81 am Professor Diamond" the
elderly man announced, as soon as he
was satisfied that the reader had discov-
cred what the circulars were about
''This is my Oldest daughter, Maria
Now, Maria"
With the word he produced from I'M
der the seat wheezy accordion, and
began to play "Pull for the Shore" In
the most absolutely Indifferent manner,
but with the voice of calliope, the
young woman began also to sing, and
went through two or three stanzas
without stopping for breath.
I'VE generally give folks a sample"
the professor explained, as she con-
cluded. Now, how many of you will
take tickets2 My other daughter is a
sight likelier singer than this one is.
Tickets are only fifty cents with re-
served seats"
And out of sheer amusement the
boarders all bought tickets to the con-
cert thus advertised by sample
Youths Companion.
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l am obliged to send you an anec
dote of my cat, long haired black
Persian. Living in the suburbs, we
are infested by cats of all kinds, and
are perpetually driving them away,
aided by the said long haired favorite,
who pursues them off the premises,
with hair and tail standing wildly erect
and presenting most alarming appear.
ance. We feel that this violent demon
stration must be a joke, as the same
cat constantly carries the remains OF
her own dinner about twenty-five yards,
across an open space and up some
steps, to feed the identical animals she
has driven off an hour or two pre-,
viously.-Cor. London Spectator.
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On a Railway Train.

"What fine color that man has on
his neck" whispered a gentleman to
his companion as they sat together in
one of the incoming trains. Eyes" an
swered his companion. admiringly gaz-
ing on the bronzed neck just in front
of them. II suppose he's been off
somewhere with the rod and reel hav-
ing fine time"
The neck in front of them turned
slowly and twisted slightly around with
great difficulty, and a voice which left
no doubt as to the neck it came from
said: mo, / amt been off with my rod
and reel, but if yer so doosid curious
I've been off with a bottle of iodine
and tough earache." And the iodine
stained neck turned slowly and stifiy
back, leaving the two gentlemen to the
study of its bronzed mahogany and to
the consideration of the case with
which people hear remarks carefully
intended not to reach their ears.-New
York Times.