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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
The tall man whistled.

DRY up" said his companion.
"Sits the wind in that quarter? Why
my dear goose, il you think 1t natter
in the smallest degree, We'll say that i
was you that hooked her inshore. Wee
both got the will. and it was quite {
toss up who actually did the finishing
touch. If it hadn't been for the un
lucky handicap of those weeds you'd
have been there first"
No, | shouldn't You were ahead
Pooh, a yard or so maybe, but we
were practically neck and neck. say
old man, is this a case Of that com'
plant one reads about in books, love
at first sight?"
III believe it is
"Whew. Well. | must say that as the
young woman is a perfect stranger
you'd better think before-but there,
YOU know your own business best, and
you're a troublesome animal when
anyone tries to drive you. Go in and
win II you want TO. I'm not the chap
to cut you out,
mo one saw the girl fshed out OF
the water, and when the brother and
all that crowd of domestics turned up
from the house and saw us pumping up
and down her arms and getting the
breath into her again nothing was
asked as to how the thing was done.
They thanked the pair Of us collective.
lv and trooped off.
when we dine there tonight, and
they've got their nerves quieted down
and ask for details, l shall Just pitch
the yarn in my own fashion, and pic
ture myself tied up in the weeds and
you doing the rescue business"
But, Duncan, | never could
Yes, you can, and what's more, you
will, If you think you are under any
obligation to me, hand over your to-
bacco pouch aud let me have q fll
Thanks. Now. Wen cry quits, although
I've got the best Of the bargain"
The scene changes from the yellow.
painted arava to luxurious bachelor
chambers in town. and time has spun
by to the extent of six months.
Duncan is seated in a great elder,
stuffed chair; the man they called
Billy is stumping restlessly over the
soft carpet.
You'd better tell me what's hap
pened, chapter and verse" suggested
ne of the armchair.
"oh, nothing except what you've
heard
But I've heard nothing. met you
and her at dinner on the night after
our mutual bath, and | haven't
clapped eyes on either of you since, !
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
A I OLD CURL.

II fell from the folds Of q letter
That came in q MAytime OF old
From one-f shall never forget her
Acurl with 4 glamour Of gold;
And l thought OF the bright brow that Wori
it,
II was only the brow OF = girl.
But how gracefully once Il fell DER IT.
This 'witching and wonderful CURL
Her eyes, like the heavens above her,
Boamed bright as an April and blue;
All the winds OF the May seemed TO love her,
And touseled her ourls as they blew;
And once when. with tenderest oaresses,
They kissed the bright wonders apart
And made a sweet song of her tresses,
They tossed this Wild curl to my heart
And now, after years that have persisted,
1t shines through the midst and the gloom;
Neglected and lonely, yet cherished,
1t smiles like q lily in bloom!
And though the dear forehead that wore
Lies low meath the naples that moan,
Sttll, still in the dark | adore it
And kiss II, and love It alone
L, stanton, in Atlanta Constitution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

around him and had to stop and fight
for his own life.
BY the time he had emerged painting
and half choked from the conflict he
turned to see the girl lying in q drag.
gled heap on the bank and Duncan in
the act of scrambling up alongside Of
her.
An hour afterwards the pair of wan,
derers reached their caravan again,
patted the browsing horse and went In.
side to change.
After doing this they sat them dovr
TO rest and smoke, for a heavy swim in
clothes cannot be done without a paw.
ment in WEAKNESS.
Silence was we'll maintained 70,
awhile, each being occupied with hi,
own proper thoughts. Then Duncan
spoke:
You had a narrowish squeak with
those weeds, old nan | saw you out
OF the tail of my eyes once or twice
You were fighting them under water
weren't you?"
Yes, they wrapped round me lik,
Shiny ropes and pulled me down. | wa
nearly done for when / got my nose vi
again"
Glad you got out Of it so we'll. IL
hove her on to the bank and was jus
coming OF to bear a hand when yo,
bobbed up from below. ! couldn't com,
earlier"
OF course not. and besides--t didn'
much matter"
"Eh, what's that"
Only l envy you your luck in pullin,
her ont, Duncan. that's all Heiybo
no. And now let's change tbs sub
! jeet"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

by local applications, as they cannot reach
thediseased portion of theear. There is only
one way to cure Deafness and that is bycon,
stitutional remedies. Deafness iscaused by
an inflamed condition of the mucous lining
Of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube
gets inaamed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed Deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and thistubC
restored 10 its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out OF ter
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but
an indamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) thai
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
sg- Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills, q cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
He Didn't

Ate a quart Of raw oysters at one
time? Oh, pshaw. you couldn't do 1t,
Patrick"
We'll it's meself that did do II no
later than the day aforc Yesterday"
Patrick, Patrick, you're a great
liar"
I've not exaggerated at all. sor. /
ate a whole quart, sor, but at the same
time I'll acknowledge that the oyster.
wur schnall wans."-Texas Siftings
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

ere Bus. s Lbs. Oats from one Bus. Seed.
This remarkable, almost ~unheard-of,
yield was reported to the John A. Sal
ter Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, by Frank
Winter, of Montana, who planted one
bushel of Great Northern Oats, care
fully titled and irrigated same, and be-
lieves that in 1894 h. can grow from n
bushel of Great Northern Oats three
hundred bushels. It's a wonderful oat.
20 sorts field corn, yielding 50 to $50
bushels per acre.
If YOU WILL U L AND sESDlr
with Sc postage to the above firm you
will receive sample package of above
oats and their farm seed catalogue. ~
WHEN a burglar asks the conundrum:
"Where's Your money!" it is generally the
wisest plan TO give it up,-Life.
The p~awnbroker never gets so old that he
takes no interestin life. -Boston Transcript.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

The stress which republicans are
laying upon the results OF the recent
elections and their vociferous asser.
tons that the republican gains should
be construed as an expression Of ma.
tional opposition TO the democratic
tariff policy are political arguments
which a reference to recent history
readily punctures. The people nave
not yet forgotCen the sweeping demo.
cratic victories in the congressional
elections following Harrison's inaugur.
alton, nor have they forgotten tina,
the Harrison programme was carried
TO completion despite this reverse. -
Chicago Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
TDEE If you have not
" received one ofthe
August Flower and Ger
man Syrup Diary AL

nanacs for 1904, send your
name and address on a postal at
once, asking for Almanac No. 6,
and you will receive by return
mail, free of all expense, one
of the most complete Illustrated
books of the kind ever issued, in
which you can keep a Daily Diary
Or Memoranda of any matters you
desire. Write quick, or they will
be all gone. Address,
g.. G. GREEN,
WOODBURY., N. J.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
TWAS H OTHER MAN.
Love at First Sight and Love at
Second Sight.

IL f RIV + K
brawled a noisy
tune that the
bridge had list
ened to nmoved
for some hun.
dreds of years,
and then, rs II
wearied w t h
prohtless
~eNertlon, drew
itself up with
d / & atty and
sweDt a %
with deep. rapid
a d ~noiseless
current.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

Tho speech with which Repre-
sentative Wilson. chairman Of the ways
and mean committee. opened the tariff
debate in the house IA 2 mastery expo
sitIon Of the democratic position on
the tarin Lts calculation Of tae prin-
'.p.e~ III taria reform wss clear and
convincing; his condemnation Of sIc-
A%'nlcy'sm nweeptng n complete.
Chicago Timse
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

" WISH you wouldn't be asking me for
money all the time growled the husband.
'l'm not, dear" responded the wife, sweet
". Part of the time is occupied in spend
ing it. "-Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

-Wife--"The doctor complained that
we always waited too long before send
ing Tor him Husband -'That's iust
Ike 4 doctor-iCs 10 much easier IN
them TO cure ut the beginning - lilo
gende Batter
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

CHECK Colds and Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar.
Pixies oothache Drops Curein one minute.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Don't be q Slave

THE worst enemy ofthe Industrious work
ingman is the workingman who will not
wOrk.-Galveston News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

"'BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs' are ex
cellent for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore
Throat. "-Chrtstidn World, London, England
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

WE believe that an Italian who should
start out with a noiscless hand organ would
make money. Texas Siftings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

To the absurd notion that tyrannizes many
minds, that violent drastic p%urgatives will
cure you of costiveness. In reality they
only aggravate your ailment. For this OBJ
stinate trouble, as for biliousness and dys.
pepsia, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is an al
sufficient specific. 1t is an efficient safe
guard against malaria, and cures rheuma,
tism, ~inaction of the kidneys and nervous
ness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

MAUDE-"Our engagement is a secret. "
Lena-"So everybody tells me. n-Brooklyn
Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

The pawnbroker never gets so old that he
takes no interestin life. Boston Transcript.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
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, Posters, 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, 1894-01-18
sewing IN the pnblIc schoola.

The course of study in sewing In the
Boston public schools is interesting for
an amateur of sewing to consider. To
read of ''thimble, emery, scissors, . set
off neatly as articles of study, and to
gaze upon a printed curriculum of
blasting, backstitching, overcasting,
misunderstanding and combination of
one running and one-half backstitch, +"
is to realize most intensely the adj
vantages Boston offers to her daugh-
tiers. In the fourth year are taught,
among other things, stocking darning,
straight and bias telling, whipping
and sewing on ruffles, hemstitching,
blind stitching, tucking if not taught
previously, gathers overhanded to a
band, sewing on hooks and eyes and
buttons, eyelets, loops, and in the fifth
year there is system of dress cutting
by which girls are taught to take
measures, draught, cut and fit dress
waist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
An Honest Appeal.

So many advertisers are in the field
that DR.. SHooP, of Racine, Wis, has
debided to send to any address, free, to
prove merit, samples of his remedy to-
gether with new Medical Book, for
, cts. to pay postage, that the people
may have an opportunity Of fully test
ing and understanding his recent dis
covery of the cause or chronic dis
eases, and his method of curing stom-
ach, liver kidney, and diseases Of the
internal organs by the use of his Re
storative Nerve Tonic which acts upon
the nerves that govern these organs.
DR.. SHooP, Racine, Wiz.
Sold by STONE g. HAssELL,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
CHOICE CUTS OF NEAT.
Two Diagrams Illustrating How
Beev - Are Cut.
After Reading This Article Carefully Nc
Housewife Can BE SwindIed by Dis
honest Butchers-H0W to Tell
Well-SeAsoned Meat.

The beef is cut into four parts; two
headquarters and two fore-Quarters
The hind-quarter is the most valuable
part of the animal, although the jews
discard IL In different sections of the
country the side Is divided differently.
In the Boston markets the two short
ribs are cot on the hind-quayter,
whereas in New YORK. and the western
states these ribs are left with the
others on the fore-quarter. These two
ribs are called in Boston tho tip end of
the sirloin; in New York and the west
the first cut Of the ribs. The different
methods of cutting beef are so oonfus-
ing TO the housekeeper that it is well
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18

EXPLANATION OF PLATE No. Ill Names
used in New York and the vest 2. Names gen
orally used in New England a. l. First cut Of
ribs with tip of sirloin. 2 First cut Of ribs. B..
Second cut of ribs 0. Third cut OF ribs. q. e
Best chuck ribs. I. .. Poorer chuck ribs. h.
Neck piece 1 Plate-piece or rattle-ran. j.
Shoulder of mutton /. Sticking. piece l.
Navel end Of brislSet IN, n. Brtsketpieoe o.
Shin and thick end OF prisket
with the prime cut. For example, in
the best markets in New Englant rib
Of sirloin is cpt short, only q little
part Of the thin ribs, or the flank, lie.
ing left on. -,.,ol.a!..::s Outside New England
these pieces are cut long. As rule,
the shorter CUTS at the higher price
are the more economical In most
parts 81 New England, the siirllQin
steak is what Is called porterh6ds8 in
other parts o{ the Country The
section marked Q (see plata No. II
Some of these steaks are tine. but
often there is only small part OF
tender meat on them, the butcher cut
ting them so DIS to take in the very
part Of the round Il one be paying
the price of round steak there Is no
Great injustice in this, but TO pay for a
high-priced steak and get such out as
this is not right ~ Faa-> dQs,
The quality of beef is indicated by
color, texture and oder. Good beef
will have generous amount of meat
in proportion to the bones. The lean
meat will be firm, fne-grained, and of
a rich, red color. The fat, pale straw
color, firm and dry; the suet will be
dry and crumble easily.
If the beef has been hung long
enough it will be dark, purplish
color when first cut, but after a few
minutes exposure to the air it will
turn bright red, and tiny beads of
moisture will collect on the surface.
Beef that is coarse-grained and dark
generally comes from old animals.
Very small beef, with pink rather
than a red color, is apt to be from
cows. Although this beef is never
rich in color and flavor, it is usually
tender and sweet-favored. Beef that
has dark, yellow fat, with the suet
tough and clammy, is not from a
healthy animal Pass it by, and choose
something else for your dinner.-Good
housekeeping
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
TABLE FOR lNVALIDS.
An Unfailing Convenience for the
Patient and Nurse.
How an Old-Fasht0aed Light Stand Was
Made orer Into . Valuable Piece
q Fuxnfcue-6o Hence and
Do LAkeMias.

The following sketch from tho House
hold shows how 9 large old-fssh1Oned
light s<nnd was made over into con-
vcnient and pretty table 10 stand close
by the side OF an iuvalid's bed. 20 seFvo
IS q repository for many little couven-
tmces and necessities TO which she
could often help herseIf II only ehay
could be kept within her reach.
As there was no one handy with
tools" to call upon, the nurse, who
knew nothing about woodwork. hur-
riedly arranged the table herself. for
temporary use. But it proved strong,
stable and satisfactory in every way.
an unfailing convenience TO its suffer
ing but self-helpful owner.
The following particulars regarding
its arrangement may be helpful to
others with similar needs:
The top of the stand was enlarged an
inch or two in width and several inches
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
M.Z,ZzZ7

EXPLANATION OF PLATE No Ii Names
used in New York and the west; . Names gener
ally used in New England a. l. First cut OF ribs
2 Tip end of sirloin b. /. Porter-house steak
CO sirloin steak or roast Second cut OF sir
loin c /. Flatbone sirloin steak or roast .
First cut of sirloin. d Has various names. e.
Aitch bone. I. Round o. l. Leg Of beef 2
Shank Of the round h Veiny part Of the
round. 1 Flank.
to be content with learning only the
method practiced in her own locality.
The two diagrams illustrating this ar
ticle may help her. / have outlined
only such cuts as are common all over
the country. After having carefully
studied these diagrams, take them to
your butcher and he will locate the
cuts that are not given here.
In section d, on the hind-quarter
(see plate No. ~ the greatest diversi-
ty of modes of cutting exists; there
fore, have not given all the minor
cuts, but have LETT this part clear for
your local provision man to mark.
Where the names are different in New
York and New England and the west,
l have given the New York and west
ern names first. The New York and
western prices are lower than in New
England for prime cuts, but the deal
ers make up for this by cutting a
larger amount of the cheaper parts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
IMPRoMPrU INvALrD's TABLE.

in length at each side by the addition
of smooth board top, which was Sc
curely nailed to position; this was COW
cred with tightly-drawn cream-white
rubber cloth, which was turned under
the edges and tackled around on the I'M
der side.
Into the under side of the shelf, close
TO each table leg, was turned strong
screw-almost, but not quite, through
to the upper surface of the board-so
that the heads projected like four legs.
each nearly an inch long. These little
legs dropped through and fitted closely
into the eyes of strong screw-eyes
which were turned into and projected
from the inner side of each table leg.
Being held in position in this way, at
four points, the shelf was as secure as
need be, and it almost doubled the use
fulness of the table.
A square, round or oblong shelf may
be adjusted to any four-legged stand
or table in this way, They make con-
venient sewing or reading tables or
commodes. .ssS.s 40, '.s
At the end of the table, close to the
pillow, a row of roomy pockets were
suspended by cords or ribbons from lit
tie brass screw-eyes, and, to keep them
from swinging out of place, each lower
corner was secured to a similar screw
eye inside the table leg. 4sassss.- e.i..s.s..
Standing close by the side of the bed
every part of the tabletop, shelf,
drawer and pockets-soon became in
dispensable., Water, medicine, fruit,
bell, handkerchief, napkin, fan, watch
or book, any or all, could be safely
within reach. The rubber cloth, inl-
pervious to water, could be wiped off
and made fresh and sweet, no matter
what might have been spilled upon it,
and The pocket Innings, like rubber
cloth bags, Gould be turned out and
cleaned at any time.
When the table was pronounced q
success and fixture it was made more
attractive and still more convenient by
the addition of back boards to the top
and sbelfmsee dotted lines-which.
like the rest of the woodwork, was
then given two coats of prettily-tinted
enamel paint, the brass drawer-pull
was polished and tiny Ornamental
brass hooks were placed wherever they
were needed for the suspension or safe
keeping of any little article; wash silk
or linen scarfs were draped over the
back boards. their fringed ends falling
gracefully at the sides, and the result
was piece of furniture which was as
dainty and neat to look at as it was
convenient to use, which is saying
great deal for It's appearance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
CoIors to Wear and to Avoid.

A blue-eyed person never looks so
blue-eyed as in blue dress or white
with blue cravat, whereas the
strong blue of the fabric might have
been expected to dim or kill the
slight blue of the eye. A woman with
remarkably red lips, clad in dull hello
trope. with amethysts, has all the
coral taken from her mouth, which
wears instead light heliotrope tint,
and with this tint the pink of her
cheek is also touched. An ordinary or
even sallow cheek never looks SO
beautifully white as over white
dress which seemed to threaten TO
darken it. And, beautiful as the
"9sthctic" colors were in their day,
they quenched and dimmed their wear
ers to their own tone. This is not To
be easily explained by any known
chromatic rules. Nor can one say
why turquoise blue darkens blue eyes
and adds to their brightness. Expert
ment and verifeatioa should be Us
much valued by the women as by the
Comtist philosopher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" This new remedy is . great
surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain IN the
bladder. kidneys, back and every part
OF the urinary passages in male or
female. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain in passing it almost immedi-
ately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. Sold by
Stone & Hassell, Druggist. Lancaster,
wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
The Puzzle Solved.

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled
and baffied the medical profession more
than nasal catarrh. While not immed.
lately fatal it is among the most nause.
Gus and disgusting ills the flesh is heir
to, and the records show very few or
n cases of radical cure of chronic ca
tarrh by any of the many modes OF
treatment until the introduction of Ely's
Cream Balm few years ago. The
success of this preparation has been
most gratifying and surprising. No
druggist is without it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18

The cleverest woman in the matter
of dress is the plain woman who con-
trives never to let you know she's
plain. To be successful in this respect
one must have natural good taste. It's
no use TO put ones self entirely In the
hands of a good dressmaker. Dress
makers need directing. They can't be
expected to know a customers
weak or strong points as well as she
should know them herself. All women,
except those with hopelessly bad fig
ures and no Threats, pay for dressing.
A gown is usually becoming if it is the
same color as the wearer's eyes. A
bright bandeau under the brim % a
hat IS apt to have an improving effect.
Good taste Is thing to be thankful
for. Those who possess it are inclined
to value L too lightly,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
sucKLIN's ARNlCA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Beuises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay REQUIRED. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money rel lnded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
JOSEPH I. BENNETT. 48 ly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-18
v A N I { D
5000 Cords of Ex-
celSior Wood.
The undersigned will buy Ex-
celsior Wood of the fol-
lowing Dimensions;

1t must be cut So 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 in diameter, each stick to be
split once from 6 inches mp to 10 inches
diameter, then quarter it. The above
applies to Eastwood, Poplar, and Willow,
For particulars call on or address:
LANCASTER EXCELSIOR WORKS;
AUGUST LANTz. Manager.