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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
Grant snnnrinn-

LONDON, Aug. 26. In letter to the
Pail Mall Gazette, a clergyman, living
in the province kazen. Russia, gives
narrowing details of the suffering of
peasants by reason of the failure Of the
crops. Many have been unable to OBJ
tain bread for weeks They eat grass
and leaves and are terribly emaciated
and dying from starvation. There is
no uprospect of betterment inutheir
condition and uprisings are looked for
as the people are desperate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
SHOT BY A THIEF.
A Well-known Lincoln Qll.) Farmer
Wounded by a Midnight Marauder.

wounded by Midnight Marauder.
LINCOLN, H., Aug. 20. II At 1880
Monday night, Daniel Sherekey,
wealthy and well-known farmer
of this county, was aroused by
Roise in his chicken house. Aiming
himself with a shotgun he APP
preached the place when a man darted
out and started to run. The farmer
pursued. His gun was accidentally dis
charged, the thief fell, and while the
farmer was standing over him with
dubbed gun ready TO dash out his brains,
the thief rose suddenly and shot the
farmer in the right breast and escaped
to buggy and drove away. The
sheriff and deputies, with indignant
neighbors and friends of the wounded
man, are hunting the assassin and
viii probably succeed in capturing
him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
People Are Starving.

CHIHUAHUA, Mex, Aug. 26-For
twelve months not a drop of rain has
fallen. Land formerly covered with
waving grass is for miles and miles as
bare as a billiard table. Cattle have
died by thousands and their bones dot
every hillside and valley The streams
have gone dry and no water could be
obtained for irrigation. There has been
total failure Of crops. Not enough
corn was raised for next years seed.
The small farmers and ranch hands are
STARVING
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
CONSUMPT

IN its first stages, can he successfully
checked by the prompt use of Ayers
Cherry PectoraI. Even in the later
periods of that disease, the cough is
wonderfully relieved by this medicine.
81 have used Ayers Cherry Pectoral
with the best effect in my practice.
This wonderful preparation once saved
my life. / had a constant cough, night
sweats, was greatly reduced in flesh,
and given up by MY physician. One
bottle and half of the Pectoral cured
ca. j. Edison, NJ. D., Middleton,
Tennessee.
Several years ago was severely i'll.
The doctors said l was in consumption,
and that they could do nothing for me.
but advised me, as last resort, to try
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After taking
this medicine two or three months ]
was cured, and my health remains good
to the present day. james Orchard,
Darien, Conn.
"Several years ago, on passage home
from California, by water, | contracted
so severe a cold that for some days /
was confined to my state-room, and
physician ON board considered my life
in danger. Happening to have bottle
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral, l used it
freely, and my lungs we're soon restored
to a healthy condition. Since then /
have invariably recommended this prep
aration. ID. b. Chandler, Junction, Va.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27

WILLIAMSON, o., Aug. 26.-While
foolishly handling a gun George
Decker shot and instantly killed his
l5-year-old sister He said the weapon
was moi loaded and playfully pointed
it and pulled the trigger, the gun ex-
ploding and completely filing the face
and breast of the girl with heavy shot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
fsn..Ia Busy AIMING.

LONDON. Aug. 26.-The Russian rifle
factories are running night and dav on
the new breech-loading- epeating rifles
with which it is proposed to arm all
the infantry, both Of the active army
and the reserves. But. although
the greatest diligence is shown in
the manufacture, it is believed that at
least two years viii elapse before the
whole military force Of the empire will
be provided with the weapon This
would not prevent Russia from going
to war in the meantime, as no fewer
than 800. 600 men will have the rife
within this year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
THE MARKETS.


CHICAGO Aug. 25.
FLouR-Quiet but steady Spring Wheat Pat
ents, a5506t575; bakers s450M455. Winter
Wheat Flour Patents s50Ou525; straights
S475@500.
WHEAT-W Weaker, with moderate trading
No August. 5000 1885; September si0lA0
L02& December elG35Gsl0i5t.
Com Fairly active and easy early, now high
or. No. 2, 63ila633ic e. No Yellow 6318@ 63aie;
En1e over September: September 6O45 ,,t5c.
October. s6l.6f5qt.c. Nav. i6js1I47r
OArs-Actiye ana lower. No . aoa45la0lse.
september aasta39a.c: Nav. 8s.s1tattsc
Samples lower No. 2q8,Dc: No 2 y bite
~ 33c; No .. 3I38Il.c. No White RI z,25c
RYE Easier. No. 2ca,h s3talc. ceptcfn
Der qs oq3c.
BARfEy-Ratber heavy No Seutenber
s7e cash by salnple-No 4 a8at3e common
TO choice; No I 45al5c and No 5 io0tsr
MEss PopK-Tra0fog moderately active and
prices unsettled al sqs7L0l0o0 far cash.
80 ST. qq5 for August. sagl. loG.t1 for sen
temher; sl005a1o15 for october ana ~ 4o1
-, 49,, do. -. ...t... ...4.
~ 800 49, 49, ~ rs
~" e. ms y 5, ss M ~ 80 io'
,o,or ~ So.,s eo ,as o.. "a "a az ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27

MONTPELIER, Vt. Aug 20. -Secre-
tary Proctor has received letter from
Gov. Page, informing him that he will
be appointed to the vacancy in the
United States senate caused by the
resignation of Hon. c. F. Edmunds
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27

The bulletin further shows that in
1890, exclusive of oklahoma, the as
sessed valuation per capita was s3S7. 62,
against s337O1 in 1889, and that, while
the increase in population was 24s6
per cent the increase per capita of as
sessed valuation was 81 4G per cent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
WINTER IN AUGUST.
Southeastern iowa Experiences Severe
Cold Snap-Corn Out of Danger.

Cold snap-Corn Out of Danger.
BURLINGTON, Ia, Aug. 26.-The most
phenomenal cold wave known for
years has been prevailing in south
eastern Iowa the past several days The
thermometer fell from 90 degrees in
the shade to 30 degrees at night in
twenty-four hours. Only the presence
of clouds and heavy breeze pre-
vented the formation Of killing
frost. Much apprehension was felt
for the corn, but investigation
proves that the crop is so far adj
vanced as to be beyond the danger
line Only an extensive wet spell or a
sudden early freeze win affect the crop
Indications now are that the crop win
be enormous in this locality. The
weather is modcrating and prospects
are for fair and warm temperature.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27

NEW YoRE, Aug. 28. The sale Of
Emma Abbott's costumes took place at
the Fifth avenue auction rooms The
attendance was small and bidding
slow. The gowns that cost from So, 600
to 5000 each sold for $500 to $500.
Probably $4,000 viii be realized alto
rra4har
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27

Hote1-GRANT House. Boscobel, Wis, E. C
Bryan Proprietor Recently reftted and return
ished. First class accommodations for CONNER
cial trade. Good sample Rooms. Barn in
connection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
GONE TO VERMONT.

The President Accepts Secretary Proc
tors Invitation 90 Visit the Green
Mountains.
SARATOGA, y. y, Aug. 20 -Presi-
dent Harrison left here at $50 a. IN. on
special train accompanied by Secre-
tary Proctor, on whose invitation he
visits VeRont, Col G. C. Smith vice
presidential the Vermont Central road,
Private Secretary lIalford, and others
Of the presidents party. The train con-
sisted Of cx-Goy Smiths private car
Bellevue, Dr. w, Seward Webb private
car Ellsmere, and buffet and smoker
combination car The first Of the
seven proposed fYc-ninute stops was
made at Fort Edward. There was
large assembage At the depot, to whom
the president only said good morning,
The second stop was made at White
hail. and the president was warmly
greeted by the crowds at the station.
Burlington, VT, was reached soon
after noon. and the president Iunched
there with Senator EQmunds
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
B0SCOREL.

Attorney d. WILSON, Boscobel,
Wis, Attorney aud Counselor at Law. VIII
practice in all Wisconsin Courts and in the
United States Court, makes Collections and
tsansacts business promptly. Office over Ruka
Bros hardware store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
INSURANCE
PLATTEVILLE.

HOtel-PARK HOUSE, A. w. Moore, Pro-
prieter, Platteville, Wis. The house has been
lately reftted and refurnished throughout and
no pains will be spar ed to accommodate guests
Good stabling attached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
BLOOMINGTON.

MARROW e. Galway, Dentists, Blooming
len, Wis. 0fic9 opposite Il g bank
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
FIve Persons klIIed br an EnnlosInn.

VIENNA, Aug. 70 A dispatch from
Neusatz, town On the Danube OPP
posite Peterwardein, says that the
boiler of the Danube company's steamer
Apostag exploded Monday, killing five
persons and seriously injuring two
others.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
GOING NORTH.
POTOSI STATION.

No. II Accom-. Nor. h Lv. P9tos 10 90 a. m.
No. % Accom-. Sonth Lv Potosi 35 p. m
Nos. 40, so, II and % daily ex. Sunday.
Nos AZ and 4S daily.
Tickets sold to all points, and baggage checked
10 destination, saving time, money and trouble
always cheerfully given
S. L. PLATT Potosi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,

Or. J. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, Sc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27

'lIlFsf I.Ts14-Fl- u = u. =.
PBTRoLECM-Easy. STANDARD white, 10,
5ac ~ gasoline, 7c, s. gasoline Zoe; IS naph-
tina, Ghc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-08-27

Col. Dyrenforth Reports That His ENper-
iments sustain Ex-senator Farwelfs
Theory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
Novelties in Decorations.

AMONG the novelties which the importers
are bringing out, but not showing to the pub
lie, are lace curtains, appliQued with designs
in fancy colors
ANTIQUE curtains are being sold MS low as
So pair and Arabian lace curtains have for
the first time in their history been brought
out in low grades, cheap enough for almost
any purse.
THERE is very little hand-embroidery done
now for the upholstery trade, for the reason
that importers bring over an endless
variety of embroidered fragments in every
conceivable style, and these fragments are
arranged and applqued onto the plain goods
by the dealers.
A NOVELTY is a cupid made of brass about
a foot and a half high carved in wood, fat
and angelic as cupids ought to be, and posed
with its hands extended to grasp the ends Of
drapery. One foot of the cupid is provided
with screw and thus easily finds a resting
place upon cornice or curtain pole over a
doorway. 1t gives the decorator an oppor-
tunity of getting far away from the ordinary
hanging of a portiere.
A NEW and rising American industry is tho
manufacture of Nottingham lace curtains.
Folks who use Brussels. turn up their nose
at Nottingham but there are nearly 1000 900
pairs of English Nottingham curtains, just
the same used in America each wear. A
Nottingham machine costs 5000 and is q
marvel of mechanical construction and one
machine can make from 800 to 100 pairs of
lace curtains each week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

in any form, to the barren, desolate charac-
ter of the average over door or window top,
which is the last thing one seems to think
OF treating.
Six or seven years ago the rage began for
what is called piano lamps-those tall, lean
stemmed, long-shafted contrivances that run
five or six feet up and are top-heavy with
radiant shades. They have been made by
the thousands and hundreds of thousands
and now they are introduced as part of a
chair. A conversational chair, recently
seen by us, has one of those piano lamps
rising from the center of the arm.
A memorial table is the latest whim. 1t
is provided with a top, overset or covered
with glass, finely beveled, heavy and SUBJ
stantial Beneath this can be placed resolu-
tions or regrets or other epistolary commu-
nications, accompanied by photograph or
picture. The table is finished In different
forms. There is the giddy style for the
sweet girl graduate, which preserves her
diploma therein, or the more funereal style,
ed ged in mourning, for the widow of a g late
deceased" Friends put in writing how
much they thought of him and enclose their
memoir ais in this table.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

can be easily had for the asking. For the
muslin ne fringe is used, but for the silk, q
small ball fringe is desirable.
Delicate tables of gold and rich brass
work are now initiated in plaster and gilt
Even the Sheraton furniture of inlaid
colored wood is done in stenciled designs
merely paint-deep. It's only the things
that are good that are initiated. Take bronze
and metal work. Some of the reproductions
are as good as the originals, in all but sub
country making papier mache armor. They
show breastplate in reproduction Of that
of Henry VIII. and the details of the origi-
nal new in the British Museum are faith
fully followed, even to the mutilated and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

ton of this article.
The spectator can
not get rid Of the
idea that it is placed
on top of her head
merely to give her
the excuse for say
ing that she doesn't
go bareheaded. The
first consideration is
the makeup of her
hair and this hat,
which The Season
calls a tailor hat,
makes no conces-
sious, as regards the
hair being dressed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
A Plague Of Mice.

Many Of the sheep runs in Dumfiesshirs
county in Scotland, are overrun with
mice. The mice are nearly as large as rats,
and tear up the plants from the roots, thus
rendering further growth impossible. The
plague is attributed to the destruction by
keepers of birds which prey upon mice, on
the plea that they destroy the eggs Of
grouse and other game birds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
BETTING IN CHINA.
The Keepers of Fruit Stands Have . Novel
Gambling Scheme.

Gambling Scheme.
Chicago Inter-Ocean.l
The Chinese make a bet Of everything.
1t is very common practice for the owners
of fruit stands to run small gambling bust
ness. One favorite scheme is to bet on the
number of seeds in an orange. A passer-by
stops before fruit stand and bets against
the owner, who is the bank The player
picks out an orange; the amount of the bet
is fixed; the orange is cut open and the
seeds counted
If the man guesses right, he gets five
times his stake and the orange besides; If he
loses, the stake goes to the shopkeeper. In
winter they gamble on the weight OF fish
and pieces of meat hanging in the shops.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

cred belt springing from the side seams.
Tie tunjc and sleeves are also edged with
gold fringe and the fronts Of the bodice ar
ranged with bands Of the same. The collar
is au important feature of the costume; in-
deed. an artistic collar Will brighten up any
plain toilet with very little trouble. Such
collars are made Of silk or cloth; the shape
Is simple and the trimming easy to arrange.
u fact, they ere Just those vertable Pari-
sian touches which can be only lightly put
g-Ee--er by skilIul fingers. About half a
yard deep, and edged with broad fringe,
they match every toilet.
Haa4uets are being revived at English
brli- this midsummer, for the English have
q fancy for balls In midsummer. One re-
Gently carried was of rare orchids, and cost,
& Is said, $50. Which is quite up to the
widest tales Of cisatlantie extravaganza.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
The Lock to Her Heart.

New York Recorder.l
Congratulate me. " said young lover to
an old cynic- "The grill love has given
me the key of her heart"
"HumphP' growled the cynic, "she'u
have the lock changed tomorrow"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
MIDSUMMER FASHIONS.

Odd Faucies in Hats-Costumes for the
Rsces-A Suit for the Tennis Court-Two
Ssashore Toiiets-Fabrics for the Beach.
The hat isn't much of q consideration for
tie summer girl shown in the first illustra-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
Ladies Of Experience
Endorse
DR.. Prices Delicious
Flavoring Extracts.

Marian Harlands Daughter Says:
"I have given DR. Prices Delicious Favong Extracts the
most careful trial and have found them thoroughly satisfactory
both strength and taste Every American housewife who
wishes have the certainty of achieving the best results
in her cookery should DR. Prices Flavoring Extracts
Christine Terhune Herrick.
Eliza r. Parker,
A great authority cooking writes as follows:
Il unhestatngy pronounce DR. Prices Delicious
Flavoring Extracts superior to all others in pur-
ity and strength and take pleasure in recommend
ing them to the use of housekeepers who desire
wel-Aavored Pastry, Cakes, Custards, Creams, etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

idea very effective, which consists simply of
India silk with small ball fringe. The
fringe should be of balls of alternating
colors white with shade of trif1e darker
than the India silk, caught up as we here
illustrate. The treatment is very graceful.
We now and then hear of "castles in
SPAIN" and we, who live in ''blocks, are
disposed to feel that we are behind the age
in the castle business; and yet there are
plenty of houses in this country whose cost
runs into the millions. The widow of
Uncle Mark Hopkins has three houses
which took to build and furnish close on to
81, ,OOO, 900 piece. Whitelaw Reid's new
house at White Plains will cost 1900, 900.
Huntington's Fifth avenue residence,
New York, will cost over $500, 900; and
everyone else with means is spending lot
of it in matters decorative. We
read what Mrs. Lorillard Spenser is doing
with her seashore furnishings, or how
Sally Marquis home is furnished, or the
style, of decorating which Mrs. George
Gould patronizes or Austin Corbin's craze
for old furniture; but the most curious fad
in decoration is that practised by Lord
Lisle, an Irish peer, who has covered the
walls of his dining room with colored clay
pipes, arranged in stars and crosses in
way to make effective designs. Thus he has
employed 500 pipes, all of which his "lud-
ship" has smoked
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
IDEAS IN DECORATIONS.
Pretty Arrangements for Windows-A
Shelf for Bric-a-Brac Over a Door-Im-
itations in Papier Mache-Cost of Amer
lean Castles-Hints for the Home

lean Castles-Hints for the Home.
tFRoM THE UPHoLsTERER.I
Now is the time when we discover that
the white and gold room is not all that
fancy paints it. The restless fly has had
much to do with our discovery, for he has
spurned the sugar bowl and revels in the
lurid ecstacies OF the Louis XVI room.
There is nothing which more directly af
fects the character of ones furnishings than
locality. Light varies, and to obtain
proper results one should consider the
source from which his room is lighted. If
a room has a northern aspect the light
which comes in is of cold and glaring char
acter, and hard colors should never be used.
Given two bare rooms, one facing the north
and one the south, and furnish them identi-
cally alike and you will find utterly differ
ent effects a room getting its light from
the north should be furnished in warm tints
yellow or golden brows.
With Muslin and China silk,
Here is way of arranging a window by
combining dotted Swiss muslin with China
silk or brocade The muslin is sold in
styles showing small colored details. and if
the silk drapery which combines withit is of
the same general shade, the effect is complete,
Instead of the ordinary curtain pole, use
brass rod with metallic ornaments which
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

" ga outdoor affair, says the Times, the
q semi-circle on a level lawn. Every stall
wa beautifully trimmed with flowers and
potted plants, hanging baskets, terneries,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

suitable Tor the
game is no little
con sid Grafton.
The one illus
trated beneath is
fro m Hd'per'S
BIzdr. 1t is of
dark blue serge,
with white serge
sleeves. The kilt
pleated skirt is
four yards and a
quarter wide, and
is ornamented
with a row of gilt
b t-tons along the
| # side of the
font, apparently
a continuation OF
t le buttons on the
bodice. The bod
ice is made with
a fitting lining;
the lower edge is
slipped under the
SKIRT, and is COM
pleted by a leath-
er belt.
Speaking ofout-
| door amuSenents
. suggests a very
successful bazaar
which had some
novel features,
held recently in a
New York SUBJ
urb. 1t was pure
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

Naleo from tle Oo!
Sou.s Hlpplque IN
6arls. 1Els meeting
IS now the proper
place Ior me 0l>niaE
O an lh4l = oIiEllE
EHa GeaE'l-0t ana
= EGehCA be@a .-5s are
F-FTLl-S there IL force.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

high on the head But sill, what is more
becoming to d fresh young face. A white
straw trimmed with black velvet is the
incest, though any colored velvet may be
chosen. Il is good taste only to wear the
sailor hat At the seaside, or in the country.
Eor elegant toilets the lace OF large, soft
straw bar should be worn.
A r5uad Japanese hat is much affected at
+Na resorts Of late for little girls. The
shane is Of course natural-colored straw
with transparent stripes at the edge, and
band Of straw inside to give the especial
Jar4uase stvle. A bouquet of pink daisies
sga rIht.n Il inches wide the same color
trim -ha outside and is twisted lightly over
Size inside band.
something Sensational in Costumes.
A unique gown, intended to be worn at
q Marlborough House garden party, says
Mss Nautilini in Pal Nall Budget, is of
r7auve crepou. with wings of the same color
on the shoulders. The skirt has two shot
six panels placed on either side of the fam
like Dieats at the back, and the bodice has
prlttilv-dr8ped front, and bow Of gauze-
Ike stuff ut the neck. There are two pairs
Of sleeves. The outer ones are Of crepon
made EanGzerchief-tashion. 1t was bril-
liant idea OF the dressmaker's to suggest
wings i0- the shoulders. The owner OF the
gown is woman who loves to create sem
fsrion by appearing in something startling
81 the way Of millinery. ''At any rate,
sic remarked, my gown shall be original,
i nothing else
Lady Margaret Seymour is going to wear
q charming gown Of cream-colored cashmere,
5mocked with seed pearls. The bodice is
fashioned on Greek lines. Another pretty
gown for the same affair is of black grena-
dine. patterned with tulips The flowers
are as large as life and quite as natural
There is no trimming whatever on the skirt.
Tha bodice and sleeves are of pale green
maire. ana the former has folds of grena-
dine tTisJed about the lower part, and I'm
isLri vi with a rosette at the back The
rarasols VIII be quite as lovely as those
worn at Ascot a pretty parasol, intended
60 be worn with pink gown, took the form
Of q rose, and was made of shaded petals.
Il mad q cherry wood handle with roses
twi1ed round it. Another parasol was
made Of comfUwer blossoms.
4 Toilet for the Races.
The toilet here shown should have been
worn al the iiomcwood races, for it is illus