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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
oUTwITTING A SHARK.
The Wonderful Presence of Mind OF a Boy
in Danger.


On board the good ship ''Vineennes."
during a cruise in the Pacific ocean,
party of English and American officers
We're one day in the cabin talking
cheerfully of the cape and the cruise,
when, as if by magic, every counte-
nance changed. Spellbound for an in
slant, all sat intently listening. There
was strange cOmmotion in the ship.
Then came that noise of hurrying feet,
unaceompanied by the voice of COM
mand, which, breaking the silence of
well-disciplined man-of-war, and
echoing below, inspires creeping fear
of unknown evil There were, too, half
suppressed explanations of alarm,
in which were caught the omi-
nously coupled words: shark
Boy" In a moment all were on
deck. CHANGING over the side rall,
we saw in a rowboat moOred to the end
of the side boom, a few feet from the
side, one of the ships boys, bright,
cheerful little little fellow, standing
erect, holding a boat-hook ready to
strike. Gliding slowly toward him,
scarcely ripping the surface of the
water, through which its broad back
could be plainly seen, was a great white
shark-a ''man-eater;" such as in for
mer days followed in the wakes of cap
tured slavers, prizes to her Majesty's
cruisers on the coast.
The crew of the Vincennes stood
aghast, powerless TO aid. Some called
to the boy to lie down in the boat;
others shouted to him to pull away
But, wholly intent on the movements
of the fearful creature, he did not hear
them. We had not long to wait; the
shark came on. raising its head out of
the water, so that its sinister eyes
could be seen. Pressing heavily on the
vale of the boat, it bore down the side
We expected to see the boat roll over
upon the shark, and held our breath
Down came the iron-pointed boat-hook
with all the force a boyish arm could
give it. A blow, and then a quick
thrust, and the light boat, buoyant as
a feather, slipped out from under the
sharks head and righted herself
1t was a gallant sight to see that
sailor boy standing undaunted before
what might indeed be called the Jaws
of death. Rapidly and well did he ply
his weapon. The shark, bafIled, drew
back as if to take measure of the brave
little fellow, preparatory to final rush
which should seal the boys fate. In
that perilous instant, cool and collect
ed, selling the painter with one hand
while he pointed the boat-hook with
the other, to ward off the sharks at
tack, the boy quickly drew the boat
under the rope-ladder, and, springing
up, climbed to the boom, along which
he tripped lightly to the ship.-St.
Nicholas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

In the year 1856 a society was organ
lied in Holland to make plans for the
draining of the Zuyder Zee 1t now
officially reports that three-fourths of
the soil covered by these 900, 600 acres
of water is as fertile as surrounding
districts, and proposes a scheme of
drainage which win leave 800, 900 acres
in the center as a lake, while the rest
viii be redeemed at rate that will
annually render from 1000 to Is, 900
acres habitable. The cost of the en-
tire work is estimated at $40, 600, 900.
The largest enterprise of the same sort
hitherto carried out has been the drain
ing of the HARLEM lake, which, after
thirty months of labor, added 49,
600 acres to the solid soil of Holland.
When the Zuydor Zee was formed by
an inundation. in the thirteenth cen
fury, some so, 900 lives are believed to
have been lost, and this fact gives an
idea Of the profit which will result from
its demption.-Garden and Forest
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
The Cause of Rheumatism.

An acid which exists in sour milk and
cider. Gale 1 Tactic acid, is believed by
physicians to be the cause of rheumat-
ism. Accommodating in the oloUd, it at
tacks the furious tissues in the joints.
and causes agonizing pains. What is
needed Is remedy 10 neutralize the
acid, and to so inYigorate the kidneys
and liver that all waste will be carried
off. Hoods Sarsaparilla is heartily re-
commended by many whom it has cur
ed of rheumatism. 1t possesses just the
desired qualities, and so thoroughly
purifies the blood as 10 prevent occur
renee of rheumatic attacks. We sug-
gest q trial of Hcod's Sarsaparilla by
all who suffer from rheumatism.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
Education Criminal.

The Russian government forbids any
one possessed Of a superior education
occupying any post which brings him
into direct communication with the
people. During a certain period, when
the Russian revolutionary party reck-
oned upon mass rising of the peasan-
try and wished to hasten this rising bv
propaganda, several young people.
after having spent from four to FIVE
years in the higher studies, left the
universities without passing the final
exams or taking their diplomas, in or
der not to be considered as having more
than an average education, and so be-
ing enabled to obtain employment IN
the villages. This fraud, which con
sisted in renouncing not only all hopes
of professional career. but also the
pleasures of living in a cultured and
intelligent society or enjoying good
books, etc, constitutes in the eyes of
the police strong aggrsvation Of the
''crimes" discovered or even suspected.
The Idler.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
BIcyoIss u.eless In War.

The use of the bicycle for military
purposes, after having developed with
great rapidity in France, has suddenly
received a check. Gen. Loizillon, the
minister Of war. has. it appears. little
faith in it. He has issued an order that
the cyclist corps are only to be used on
prepared ground.
In time of war, be says. their use,
even if no account In taken Of the
liability of the machines to break, is
likely TO cause serious rnisoaleulations.
and they can only rarely be substituted
for men on horseback. The cyclists
henceforth, therefore, or until some
successor to Gen. Lorizillon moro favor
able to thera is appointed, will be re-
served, by his instructions, for garri-
son duty, for the great maneuvers, and
in time Of war for certain easy com
nunications at the rear Of the forces.
london News
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
ERRORS A CENTURY AGO.
Miss Helena Wells Warned Her Pupils
Not to Say .'Pinafore."

Hiss Helena Wells Warned Her Pupils
Not to Say "Pinafore."
The letters of the excellent Miss
Helena Wells, written in 1894 ION
Subjects of Importance to the Happi-
ness of Young Females" have long
passed into the dusty regions of an
Gent libraries; but when she added
from her long experience as a gov
erness, "a few practical Lessons on
the ImprOprieties of Language and Err
rors of Pronunciation, which fire.
quently occur in common Conversa-
ton" she touched upon a subject of
perennial interest, still green after a
hundred years.
IN looking over her lists of vulgar
errors it is curious TO find that the
very peculiarities we now associate
with Mr.. Samuel Weller are among
those from which it was necessary to
weap young ladies Of good family in
London a century ago. Their teacher
warns them not TO say veal" and
vinegar win" and ''vindor" and
witch. She begs them on no account
to be heard saying "ilI-conwenient, !"
'howsever, 'hisSelf,' ''affeard.' or
''attaclted." She warns them against
''nothink" and handkerchief and
"Lunnon." Other inelegancies, still
heard freely in high circles in En-
gland, and sometimes in America also,
were the object of solicitude to
this good lady in 1894. The omission
of the final and of the preliminary h,
/ al.
old" for while" and wheat" and ''be-
hold"-on these Anglicisms the gov
ernesses of a century have, it would
seem, labored in vain. Other peculiari-
ties, then visible or audible, seem now
to have disappeared. Does anyone now
say 'nympth" and triumph" of
which she complains? In some cases
she simply records a swing of the pen
dulum, which has since vibrated the
other way She bids them, for in
stance, say "obleege" for ''oblige. .
Now this was the genteel pronuncia-
ton Of the time; as we know, for in
stance, by Goldsmiths famous couplet:
Dreadfng cen fools, by hatterers besieged:
And so obliging that he ne'er Obliged
RCDSlCA anu NAlodtt SdIu ObAecHeUs
but we do not now hear it. Miss Wells
also affords an instance of the final
exit of very obvious pronunciation
based on etymology, but now quite
lost She tells her pupils that they
must not say pinafore, but pin
before" The reason is plain: .'afore'
was a vulgarism But in this, as in
many other case, the vulgarism has
got the upper hand, and euphony is
stronger than etymology. Fancy an
opera OF "Pinbefore "-Harper's Ba-
EAR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
PRINTING.

All sizes and qualities of
Envelopes and Paper furn-
ished and printed in neat style
at reasonable prices.
Bill Heads, Statements, or
any style of Notice printed
promptly.
Wedding Invitations, Ball
Programs, Tickets, with or
without coupons.
Sale Bills, Poster in any
Color, at sizes and prices to
suit.
We can furnish anything
desired in the printing line at
short notice.
Give us a call,
THE HERALD,
Lancaster Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
Recent Discoveries.

Although many new and important
discoveries have recently been made in
various sciences, there is probably
none of greater importance to the peo-
pie than the one recently made by
DIR. SHooP, which is attracting the at
tention of physicians and all classes of
people throughout the world.
We refer to the discovery as to the
cause of chronic diseases of the stomach
liver, kidneys and internal organs.
The doctor has traced the cause TO
certain nerves that have control of
these organs, and by prescribing DIR.
SHooP'S RESTORATIVE, a preparation
he prepares to act upon these special
nerves, the cause is removed and with
it the disease.
His New Book, explaining this dis
covery. sent free to any address togeth-
er with sample for Oct stamp to pay
postage. DR.. SHooP, Racine, Wis.
Sold by STONE & HAssELL,
Lancaster, Wis.
For q disorderd Liver try BEFC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
Properly Rebuked.

Before you 60 downtown. Cyrus, .
said his wife, you must not forget to
leave me fifty cents. I've got to buy
some things this morning"
This abominable extravaganza of
yours, Belinda" replied Mr. Kneer,
opening his pocket book with visible
reluctance, is what keeps us poor
Where, l should like to know, he con-
tinued, becoming excited, lis the fifty
cents ! gave you last week? What
have you done with it? Fifty cents in
clean, cold cash, madam, gone in less
than six days. and gone for nothingl
What have YOU got to show for it? Do
you think I'm made of money?" de
manded Mr.. Kneer, taking out coin
and slapping it down on the table
do you -"
''I1n't say anything more Cyrus!"
excla I'D Mrs. Kneer, with tears in
her eyes. and putting her hand hur-
riedly over the money "Tll not spend
any more Of it than / am actually
obliged to spend, and thank you ever
so much"'
With a Modified grunt Cyrus put his
purse back in his pocket, took his hat,
and went downtown; and in less than
half an hour Mrs. Kneer. trembling
with eagerness. was on the way to the
great dry-goods stores
For Mr.. Cyrus Kneer, by the most
calamitous and unaccountable blunder
of his whole life, had given her a TWEEN
ty-dollar gold piece instead OF half
dollar. Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
FAMOUS FIGURE-HEADS.
Reeollections of Rush and His Artist
Prows.

ReeOllections of Rush and His Artistic
Prows.
William Rush's father was a ship
carpenter, and from his youth the son
was fond of ships Often when a boy
he would cut out m mature vessels
from blocks of wood and exercise his
artistic talent in drawing upon boards
figures in chalk and paints. When he
commenced work in this country there
was no demand for the productions of
native sculptors: consequently to make
a living Rush was obliged to carve
prowheads for vessels, then in common
use. BY 1900 he had attained consid-
cradle reputation as a sculptor and
carver in wood. and time matured
his talents. AT an early date in
his career his fgure-head Slogan to
be noticed in foreign ports The figure
of an Indian trader on the ship Will
liam Penn was much admired in Lon
don. The wood carvers there, if is re-
ported, would come in boats and lie near
the ship to sketch the designs of the
figure-head. This was but few after
the revolutionary war. Another year
notable prowhead which Rush carved
was the figure of river god for the
ship Gauges. So we'll known abroad
did his work at last become that the
house of Nicklin & Griffith, of Phila-
delphia, received many orders from
England for figure-heads to be made
by Rush to adorn ships built on the
other side of the Atlantic. .One of the
most celebrated of these carvings was
a female figure of commerce. -Lippin-
colts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

was troubled with catarrh for seven
years previous to commencing the use
of Ely's Cream Balm. 1t has done for
me what other so-cslled cures have
failed to do-cured me. The effect of
the Balm seemed magical-Clarence
L. HUFF, Biddeford, Me.
After trying many remedies for ca
tarrh during the past twelve years, |
tried Ely's Cream Balm with complete
success. It is over one year since
stopped using it and have had no return
of catarrh. l recommend it to all my
friends. - Milton 4. Palm, Reading, Pa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft or Calloused Jumps and
Blemshes from horses. Blood SPAWN
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone,
Stiles, Sprains. Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonder
full Blemish cure ever known. Sold by
Stone & Hassell Druggists, Lancaster,
Wis. VI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

Cough Cream" is scientific COM
pound fol- coughs and colds, prepared
by well-known druggist from the for
mula of a celebrated physician, and
must not be classed with the many
quack compounds in market. Your
druggist sells it. so cts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
The wrong Man.

First Citizen (Dugout City, Char.
gem, the plumber has shot man, and
he says he did it TO dignity his trade
Second Citizen-Did he shoot the ras-
cally bookkeeper who makes out his
bills?
First Citizen-Eo, he shot newspa-
per paragrapher.-N. Y. Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
It is Foolish

To send for the doctor every time you
don't feel just right. My doctors bill
for years was over hundred dollars a
year, which made pretty big hole in
nv wages. For the past two years,
only spent ten dollars, with which
bought dozen bottles of Sulphur Bit
tiers, and health has been in my family
since using them. Robert johnson,
Machinist.
Wit is the salt of conversation, not
the food
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
DR.. M. II. Henry

the distinguished family physician Of
New York, says: 1.-The use of Prof
Horsford s Baking Powder offers admir-.
able means for the introduction of val
liable elements into the system with
the food of everyday life.''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

Man could direct his ways by plain
reason, and support his life by tasteless
food; but God has given us wit, and
flavor, end brightness, and laughter,
and perfumes to enliven the days Of
man. pilgrimage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
v A n 7 T D .
900 Cords of Ex-
celSioF Wood.
The undersigned will buy Ex-
celsior Wood of the fol-
lowing Dimensions:

1t must be cut 55 inches long in the
clear, same as sawed off, 1t must be
peeled. The wood must be clear or
reasonably free from knots, and good
straight wood. Must not be less than 5
inches II diameter, each stick to be
split once from 6 inches mp to 10 inches
diameter, then quarter it. The above
applies to Bassw wood Poplar, and Willow.
For particulars call on or address:
LANCASTER EXCELSIOR WORKS.
AUGUST LANTZ. Manager.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
Must Nave Known N.

He Does your doctor know | call to
see you often?
She-He must he said needed rest.
-Brooh lyn Life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

Our grand business in life is not to
see what lies dimly at distance, but
to do what lies clearly at hand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
Tho dictatoI wa a Ro,nap

The dictator was Roman magis-
trste, who in times of great public
peril was invested with absolute power
For over four hundred years This Office
was regarded with great veneration
until Sulla and Cesar, by their cruel
ties, rendered it odious, and it was
abolished.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

A good prayer. though often used, Is
still fresh and fair in the ears and eyes
of Heaven.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

"A large forgotten reservoir was
tapped in LockPsrt n. Y, the other
day by workingmsn who were excavat-
ing for foundation. 1t belonged to a
system of water-worLs abandoned many
years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

All true work is sacred: in all true
work, were it but true hand-labor, there
is something in divineness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21
BucKLlN's ARNIcA sALvE

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Beuises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corhs. and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money rel anded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
JOSEPH L. BENNETT. 48 ly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

Necessity is the arguement of tyrautsi
it is the creed of slaves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

No better aid to digestion.
No better cure for dyspepsia.
Nothing more reliable for biliousness
and constipation than DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. the famous little pills.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

He that has never known adversely is
but half acquainted with others or with
himself Constant success shows US
but one side of the world
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

The morning of life is like the dawn
of day, full of purity, of imagery and
harmony
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

For disorderd Liver try BEEc.
HAMS Pitts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-12-21

Wit is the salt of conversation, not
The herald., 1893-11-18
THE ORPHANS FAIR.

1t WIFI Close Tonight-There VIII Be
Enjoyable Time.
Tonight will see the finale of the
orphans's fair at Armory hall. The OBJ
ject of the entertainment is most
worthy one. it being to contribute to-
wards the care and mainten ance of 400
little ones. The orphans asylum is nom
sectarian, and its support is matter of
general Importance to the community.
The present fair is about the only sup
port asked OF the general public during
the year, and it is but email thing for
all who can to attend the fair this evening
and contribute his big or little amount
towards the maintenance of the little
helpless ones.
This will be the final evening of the
fair, and the usual large crowds will be
on hand. An excellent instrumental
programme will also be rendered. The
attendance last evening WAS not large,
owing to the bad weather. All had q
fine time, however. While there was
no money in the crowd, they strolled
about the hail just the same. A few
things were sold, however; but the ice
cream booth was completely frozen out.
A fine programme was given last night
by Frank Renard, vioinist, and Mr..
Emo John, piano and flute.
The postoffice received its share of
patronage, the young ladies in charge
being prepared for all comers with the
usual sweet little missives.
: Much amusement was occasioned dur
ing the sale Of big turkey, donated by
Mrs. Victor Ponet. The bird escaped
from its custodian and strutted proudly
down the hall. All the ladies started
after him, and finally succeeded in
driving him into his pen.
The herald., 1893-11-18

K. w. jackson, general manager OF
the Mexican Central railway, will be in
the city on Sunday morning.
Judge Vanderwerter OF Yuma, the
Southern Pacific company's attorney at
that place, is at the Hollenbeck.
The friends OF Judge Owen are glad to
welcome him out once more on the
street. He has for several months been
laid up with severe illness, bet he has
now thoroughly recovered.
Mr.. ID. Freeman gave lunch yester-
day in honor of Bank Commissioner
Wightman az Jerry Iilich's restaurant.
The party consisted of seven, including
the host and Mr.. Wightman, embrace
ing, besides. Senator White, Judge
Clark and the Messrs. J. A. Graves, j.
M. Elliott and Joseph D. Lynch. The
repsst was served in Illich's inimitable
style and was enlivened with wit and
wisdom. Mr.. Wightman will leave
Los Angeles today. but will return in
January. During his official expert
ences in California, and in Los Angeles
in particular, he has greatly commended
himself to the good will of those who
have been 80 fortunate as to make his
acquaintance. Mr.. Wightman was for
some years the confidential secretary of
the late Senator Hearst, and was highly
valued by that gentleman, whose knowl-
edge of men amounted to an instinct.
The herald., 1893-11-18
THE BOOSTERS AND cAcrI.
Something About tho Two socIet,


Something About the Two Society
Teams.
II the sun is out today the great
Rooster Cacti baseball! game will be
played.
1t will be unfortunate If the game has
to be postponed. as the society people OF
Los Angeles and San Diego have set
their hearts upon seeing their respective
gilded cross bats and determine which is
the better team.
The time for beginning play is an
nounced as $50 p. m. Everybody is in
vited. 1t is merely an informal social
event. So, of course, no one would
think of enacting the general rule of
standing by the gates and taking up
tickets.
Everything is free, and for once in his
life the Los Angeles edition of the small
boy will not have to shove, push and
scramble with some more editions for a
peep through an extra wide crack in the
fence.
Billie Edwards did not return from
San Francisco yesterday, butts expected
today. All OF the rest of the team are
here.
The Cacti will reach the city on the
first train from San Diego. They will go
to the hotel, and after luncheon will 90
to Athletic park and get slaughtered or
use their bats on the other fellows
necks.
Whether or not the game is played,
the dance at the Westminster hotel will
be held in the evening. This will be a
most charming event, the committee
having spared no pains to insure its sue
cess. Dick McKight will have sur
prise in store for the crowd in the even
ing which will further demonstrate that
he understands what is apropos.
The herald., 1893-11-18
A DECIDED REDUCTION.

Tho Window Shade Bill Finally Audited
by Auditor Teale.
The board of education has taken q
tumble on the window shade matter
At their last meeting they approved a
bill from the Southern California Fur
niture company, which furnished the
Hellman street school shades and
others, for $82.65.
This bill shows decided shrinkage
from the original bill, about which there
was go much talk, which was for S112.
In the present bill the price OF the
shades WAS put in at 95 cents per shade.
The bill was sent down to Auditor
Teale and he has audited it at the re-.
duction made. This disposes of the
matter, as far as the payment OF tho
bill is concerned.