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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
A PECULIAR CASE.
PHYSICIANS PUZZLED BY THE
EXPERIENCE OF MRS. BOWEN.
The Episcopal Hospital Said She Had
Consumption.

tFrom the ReaoEd Philadelphia, PAD
Last July the Episcopal hospital adj
mitted a woman whose pale and emanci-
ated face and racking cough proclaimed
her the victim of consumption. She
gave her name as Mrs. VIM. G.
Bowen, residence, 1S49 Meighan ST,
Philadelphia. The case was dag
noSed and she was told plainly that
she was in an advanced state of con-
sumption. The examining physician
even showed her the sunken place in her
breast where the cavity in her lung was
supposed TO exist. She went home to
hef family, a broken, disheartened wom-
an an with death staring her in the face
Ihat was the beginning of the story the
END as told by Mrs Bowen. who no
lows:
The first symptoms of consumption
came In the form of terrible sWeats,
night and day. From April until
september / WAS constantly cold and
Kept wrapped up in blankets through
the hottest weather. A terrible cough
look possession of me. my breast was
sore TO the slightest touch, and my
IInps We're like cold clay. The hardest
RUBBING with the coarsest towel would
not create the slightest flush. and the
1edst exertion would exhaust me.
:, l went to the hospital in July and
they diagnosed my case as above stat
60. IL was when the clouds were the
'eSSt tAieet NiiN iiISl SllIl Oh sunshine
came Mr. Shelmerdine. friend, who
HNes around a 1874 Clementine St, said
10 me one day. Mrs Bowen did you ever
Try Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People- had never heard of the medi-
cine, but in my condition could not turn
a GEAR ear TO anything that offered re-
HeI III was after considerable thought
ana investigation that l concluded to
discontinue all other medicine in
Guiding cod liver OIL and depend
entirely upon Pink Pills. l began to
take the pills, at first with but little en-
enlargement. The first sign of improve
Ihent was Il warmth and tingling sem
sauon In my limbs. Finally the cough
disappeared, my chest lost its soreness
ana began TO gain flesh until / was
nIteen pounds heavier All this l owe
10 Dr. Williams Pink Pills and l cannot
praise them too highly"
Mrs. Bowen is a kindly faced lady of
mldule age, church member we'll
known and highly esteemed She looks
To-Day Well and strong and it seems al
most impossible that she was ever given
UP ny eminent physicians as an i'm
durable consumptiVe. Yet such is the
case beyond all dispute
Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary TO give new life
anu richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are for sale by
All druggists. or may be had by mail
from DR.. Williams Med. Co, Schenec-
tady. n. T.. for soc. per box, or six
boxes for 81 so.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
THOUGHT HE WAS VERY FUNNY
Illustration of How Two Young People
Who Love Please Each Other.

VINO t-Obe fteaSe EIEn Other.
The conduct of pair of lovers in pub
Tic is sometimes amusing, as their per
formances are supposed to be in pri-
waite. | saw an engaged couple get on
q street car the other afternoon. They
had no idea that there was anything
unusual in their bearing toward each
other, and were perfectly unconscious
OF the fact that people observed the ten
der chances and fond words which they
We're exchanging. Both OF their faces
We're beahing With the happiness of low
ers, and every act was an unconscious
confession of love. The young man was
telling story and the young lady was
laughing immoderately ut the end of
almost every sentence. He was over
come with delight at the success Of his
story and whole volumes of love and
pride were shown in his eyes They
were completely wrapped up in their
own happiness, and to the end of their
Journey on the car they never discover
ed that nearly everybody on the car
had been interested III their doings and
sayings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

1t is pleasure to note the addition
of another important feature TO the al
ready competent train service of the
Nickel Plate Road. The Dining Car
service of this popular low rate line has
recently been augmented. by which din
ner will be served on train No. 6. leav-
ing Chicago at p. IN. daily. and break
fast and dinner on train No. >. leaving
connections for New York and Boston.
Breakfast and dinner will be served on
train No. 5. arrn ing in Chicago at 9:35
p m. from New York and Boston.
For full information regarding routes.
rates, maps. folders. etc, address your
nearest ticket agent or
j. Y. Callahan.
General Agent Chicago ILL.,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
Husband and wife Ask for Lodging.

Accompanied by his young wife
Thomas Frederick walked into a Chi
cago police station recently and asked
for lodging. Both were weak and ex-
hausted from lack of food and from a
day spent in walking the streets. Brod-
erick lisa lawyer, having been admitted
to the bar in 1891. Up TO a few days ago
his home was in Lincoln, Neb. Mrs.
Broderick was sent to the woman's an
mex and her husband was given a
bench in the courtroom.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

The Broadway Baptist church, &c l-o-
gansport. Ind. had pastor by the
name of Marsh. who recently resigned,
and the church Immediately appointed
new pastor, whose name is Huekle-
berry As Indiana has localities where
there are huckleberry marshes the
above names of pastors seems some
what Of coincidence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Two negro musicians, one with ban
10. and the other with guitar. paused
before store on Adams trest. Chicago,
which they thought to be saloon. and
after time entered. expecting to be
permitted to play couple of tunes. and
collect few nickels. They turned al
most white when they discovered thcy
were in an undertaker's show room.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Red PHOSPHORUS combines with
chlorate of potash to make an explo-
sive of great violence. The London
Lancet thinks that if this fact of chem
istry had been more generally known
it might have saved the disagreeable
consequences which recently followed
when man who had not studied chem
istry put his safety matches into the
same pocket with his throat lozenges.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
Half Rate.

June II the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railway company will sell tickets NJ one
fare for the round trip to points in Texas,
Lake Charles. La, and Eddy and Roswell
y. NJ, tickets good returning twenty days
from date Of sale, For further lnfoima-
ton address II. A. Cherrier, 3l6 Marquette
Building, Chicago Ill.,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Schultz is a very common name in
Berlin, 4 wise wag. in the crowded par
quette of theater in that city. shout
ed: "Schultz's house is on fire. All the
people of that name quickly dashed out
of the house, ana soon there were plen-
~ of vacant seats.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
For Small Girls.

Dresses for little girls are not at pres
ant following the styles of their elders
as closely as they do in some seasons,
for the rule has become general one
TO have the childs attire reflect the
laws laid down for their elders. even
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
You Don't Have 10 Smaar on

Saws the ST. Louis Journal OF Agriculture in an
EDITORIAL about No.To-Bac. the famous tobacco
habit cure. I'VE know OF many cases cured ty
No-To-Bac; one, prominent. ST. Louis archl
iect, smoked and chewed for twenty wears TWO
boxes cured him that even the smell OF to.
bacco makes him sick. No-ToB dc sold and
guaranteed bv Druggists everywhere No cure
no pay. Book free Address Sterling Remedy
Co, New York or Chicago
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
worlds Columbian Exposition

viii be of value to the world by illus
trating the improvements in the me-
chanical arts, and eminent physicians
will tell you that the progress in medic
inal agents has been of equal impor-
tance. and as u strengthening laxative
syrup OF Figs is far in advance of all
others
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

violets. is worn around the neck out
side the flaring collar, twin punches
of violets ting each front The
simple adjustment of this natty Paris
ian CONNECTION" will recommend il to
all home dressmakers. From it's circu-
lar shaping, it falls from short. round
yoke, in soft. rolling folds all around the
form, reaching the waist line front and
back, while fiaring gracefully over the
bouffant sleeves, that make this style
of top garment a dainty necessity at
the present time. The square yoke col
lar is handsomely trimmed TO match
the lower edge of cape. both cape and
collar being interlined with crinoline,
and lined throughout with silk. The
standing collar can be omitted, if so
preferred, in favor of the ruching of
chiffon now so fashionable. Capes in
this style can be made to match or to
contrast with the costume. A velvet or
satin collar lends a chic appearance to
capes of cloth, silk or satin, a bright
colored silk lining giving the plainest
cape an elegant finish. Velvet, satin,
MORE antique. miroir MORE, ladies'
cloth, camels hair or any of the season.
able wooden fabrics, can be richly dec
GRATED with passementerie, insertion,
Van Dyke points in lace and jet, gimp
galloon, folds or ruchings of silk as
deliberately or as simply as wished.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Little Willowdean, walking with her
mother, stumbled several times over
the rough pavement. Her mother
said: What is the matter, daugh-
teri" .Nothing's the matter with
me" she Indignantly replied, tits the
ground is too thick III places"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

latest mode droop in wrinkles from the
shoulders, the fitting lower portions be-
ing finished at the wrists with cuffs of
velvet. A crush belt of velvet encircles
the waist, closing under windmill bow
of the same at the left side-New York
Ledger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
Lots of white.

A great deal of white Is to be worn
this summer. cream white and ivory
especially. There are diaphanous ma
terials, embroidered and spanglcd, to
be used as draperies. Laees Of all sorts
are embroidered W.T. fine beads and
tiny jewels. These are sprinkled oyer
the surface, and the lace is draped or
put on fiat over a color.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

while they are mere tots But godet
skirts and huge puffed sleeves are diff
ficult items to manage in wee sizes.
and wide waists. gu1lps. Jokes. gretch-
en- bodices, and pinafore dresses pre-
vail AT about the age of 10 the gowns
become more elaborate and the corset
waist begins to take shape. though
dresses are still mostly made ''all one"
For party gown she may be a dream
of silk and chiffon like mamma, or she
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

A new dining car service between
Chicago and Buffalo via the Nickel
Plate Road has recently been placed at
the disposal of the travelling public,
which will enable patrons of this favor
lite low rate line to obtain all meals on
trains when travelling on through trains
between Chicago. New York and Bos-
ton. For reservations of sleeping car
space and further information see your
local ticket agent or address j. Y. Gala
han, Gene al Agent. Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
capes in this style being charmed and
more en- vogue than ever this season.
New York Ledger.
A waist for Misses.

French plaid, in mixed brown. blue,
cream and yellow coloring. is here rich
~ set off with collar. cuffs and crush
belt of old-blue velvet The yoke fits
over the shoulders. the full
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
NOTES OF THE MODES.
CURRENT NEWS OF THE FASH
ION WORLD.
Fancies and Fads for the Women to
Ponder over-The Newest Cape-A
Misses Waist For the Small
Girls.

HIS stylish cape.
one of the newest
French models, is
of Loutre sa-
tin, handsomely
trimmed with black
passementerie. and
edged with soft
feather ruching. A
full triple box
plated ruching of
black chiffon. sprin-
killed. through with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

NJ. L. THOMPSON & CO. Druggists Cou-
Gefsrort. Pa, say Hairs Catarrh Cure is the
hest and only sure cure for caiarrh they ever
sold. Druggists SCH IT, 55c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

What is the use telling a poor stick
OF a player how TO act in an emergency
lie can't act in anything Exchange.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
Removal of Ticket Office os the New
York, Chicago & st. Louis Rail-
road NicIxel Plate Road.

Office of the New York. Chicago & St
Louis r r. (Nickcl Plate Road will be
moved to III Adams street, opposite the
post office. J. Y Callahan.
General Agent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

A man never knows that a woman
has any old clothes until he has married
her.-Exehange
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Oliver Goldsmith had strongly
marked Celtic features and a lively blue
eye that was always merry.-Exchange
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Hawthorne had the kindly face and
manner of a village pastor. More than
once he was taken for preacher.-Ex-
change.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

In union there is strength" but there
is a great difference between a labor
union and labor of MISUNDERSTANDING
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Did you ever notice that girls whose
compilations are not fast colors very
often look faded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Napoleons cup of glory is now full.
He has furnished a text for Chicago
preachers sermon.-Ex.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Modistes in Paris are making short
and elbow sleeves for evening Of mass
Of frills sewn to a padded balloon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
Railway Natural History in India.

correspondent of The Times of
India, who vouches for the truth of the
story, tells how a lady travelling be-
tween Kurrachee and Multan with two
tame squirrels was stopped ut a sta
ton and told she must take a dog ticket
for each squirrel, as squirrels were
dogs" and was further compelled to
put them in the dog box. Railway
natural history in India would seem
from the above to differ from that
taught on English railway lines. where
according 10 the famous classification.
cats is dogs. and rabbits is dogs. and
parrots likewise, but this yer tortis is Il
insec' and there amt no charge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Many nan whose yacht costs $4,000
a year is too poor to rent pew in
church.-Exchange
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Health once IMPAIRED Is not . lily re-
esined, Parkers Singer Tonic has att. ned thes
results IN many cues 0vUd ter every Weakness
aistless,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

/ am entirely cured eff henorrhsge OF
lungs by Piso's Cure for consumption
LOUISA LINDAMAN, Bethany, Mo-. Jan. S, "a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

He-My! It's time to go. she-No.
It's nearly time to come again.-Ros-
ton Courier.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Alcibiades had a typical Greek face
and was called by a contemporary the
handsomest rascal in Athens Elk
change.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Princess Beatrice. the youngest
daughter of Queen Victoria. is her
mothers favorite child. She has been
the queens constant companion for
many years. and exercises great in
fluence over her.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

Goes Cough BaIsam
Is the oldest and best IL will break up Cold Gu eker
than anything else. tits always reliable. Try it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

''Hanson's Magic Corn SaIve"
W warranted 70 cure or money refunded. ASK your
druggist for IL. Price 10 cents
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

De and use that old and welltried remedy, MAS
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for ChiIdren Teething-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

IL 10 more than wan ierful
how patiently people suffer with eorns Get peAS
hlj comfort by removing them with hinderc5rns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16

If the baby Is Cutting Teeth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-05-16
Merge Superstition.

J. Y. Callahan.
General Agent, Chicago Ill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

Montreal planning mills were burned
Da Gama's mutilated body was found
at Rivera
Ex-Queen Marie of Hanover may be-
como blind.
The Amesbury Mass.) parochal high
school will be abandoned.
Timothy Harrington committed suicide
at Fall River, Mass, by cutting his throat.
New York city's debt has increased
more than 81, ,oO0, 900 during Mayor Strong's
regime.
AT the Mortified (Mass) conference an
earnest appeal was made in behalf of
Armenia.
Walter B Fuller has been elected
teacher OF the manual training school at
Saco, Me.
Herbert L. Stockwell, aged 10, was
drowned while bathing In the Whitins-
willie Mass, reservoir.
The annual reunion Of the Fifty-second
Massachusetts regiment at Williamsburg
was attended by about 200 veterans.
Sunday theatricals without license are
rendered legal in Massachusetts, through
an oversight in an act of the Legislature.
Rev. DIR. Dean distinguished as the flrst
Baptist missionary 10 China and Siam
who gave 80 years TO his work, died al
San Diego, Cal
Enoch &. Steadman, retired Boston
business man, dropped dead from hear
failure. He was 90 years old, unmarried,
and quite wealthy.
A bicycle concern, employing between
400 and 300 hands, is negotiating for ~;
possession Of the schuyler factory al
Middletown, Conn.
John BSnba aged 30, was struck by
train at New Britain, Conn, and suffcre
conclusion of the brain and perhaps q
fracture of the skull.
Mr.. Meurtry, a rich American, wa
found dead in his bath nj his apartme II
In the rue Tronchet, Paris. IL Is supposed
that heart disease was the cause of death
At meeting OF the New Hampshire
state council O. U. A. NJ, w r. Hall Of
Manchester was elected state councillor
and r. y. Lcrlng state councillors score
tary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
The POLITICAL POT.
Republican National League Preparing %
start IL Boiling.

hcpubiicou Nt'i"bi. League HfePSss"S -
start II Boiling.
CHICAGO, Aug. i5.-By unanimous vote
the executive committee OF the Repnbli-
can National league, In session, chose
Aaron J. Bliss OF Saginaw, Mich, AS
treasurer of the league and treasurer
oiiicio of the executive body.
Various committees were appointed and
plans were discussed for the fall cam
paign. MUGS dissatisfaction with Chi
cego rs league headquarters was expressed.
The committeeman declared that they had
not been properly treated In Chicago and
IL Is believed that Washington will be
selected as headquarters for the league.
The sessions were presided over by Gen.
eral McAlpin, the newly elected presi-
dent
The afternoon session was marked by
energetic speeches and definite offers Of
assistance. Reports from various state
leagues were received. Tho outlook was
declared promising, particularly in Iowa,
Minnesota, Connecticut and New York.
A committee on league work was ap-
pointed, whose duty IL Shall be TO map out
the plan OF operation for the various state
and territorial organizations. Before ad.
journing John Nj. Thurston, James =.
Clarkson. w. w. Tracey and A. Is. Hum
phrey were made advisory members Of the
executive COMMITTEES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
All Left Families behind.

CHARLEsTowN. w. Va, Aug. i5.--Au-
thorities here were yesterday informed OF
two very similar departures 10y govern
ment officials. Mr.. Walker, postmaster
at Bee, cloped with Mrs. Stover, wife of q
near neighbor. He left wife and five
children. Mrs. Stover is the mother Of
eight children. She took 7-months-old
baby with her. In the other case, Albert
j. Salisbury, postmaster at Clay Court
House, eloped with Mrs. Gross, each leav-
ing several small children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15

RICHMOND, Aug. i5.-The trade and
labor council Of this city have adopted res
olutions condcmning the Knights OF
Labor saying that "Said order is only
kept alive for the purpose Of waging war
fare upon bonaflde labor organizations
and of obstructing their progress, and
declaring sympathy with and confidence
IN tic Independent Order Of knights Of
4 ub~s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
Postoffice Thieves Located.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. l5.-Two postal in
spectors almost cornered two of the no.
torious postoifice thieves who recently
escaped from Jail in New York The men
cannot be captured without a battle, and
no attempt to corral them will be made
without the aid Of posse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
Senator Didn't Appear.

NoBwALK, Conn, Aug. lb.-Five hun
dred members Of the ID, b. Hill club OF
New York, with their families and friends,
came to Roton Point on their annual
picnic yesterday. 1t was expected that
Senator Hill would meet them here, but
the senator sent a telegram stating that
II was impossible for him to be present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15

OLD ORCHARD, Me-, Aug. 15.--At yes
terday's meeting of the Salvation Army
at the campground the subject for the
morning session was How to Pray"
Captain Erricks of New York made an in
tcresting address Mt the meeting ia the
afternoon, and was followed by Captain
Heffclman of the Boston Rescue house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
Big .uIt on the Docket.

HALIFAX, Aug. IA suit for nearly
100000 has begun In the supreme court.
The plaintiffs are the American Loan and
Trust company, aud the defendants the
Eastern Development company. The De
fcndants are tho owners of the Corheath
cooper mine ia Cope Breion,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
Decision No. Rendered.

AUGUSTA, Me, Aug. l5.--Thc stain and
Cromwell pardon hearing, which has been
In progress before the governor aud coun.
Gil, closed yesterday. The case was tabled
by the council for future reference.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
Didn't Belong to Dartmouth.

HANOVER n. H., Aug. hillary X.
Balch and George Day, who have been
known rs the Dartmouth swindlers, are
not Dartmouth students, rs reported nor
are they connected with the college Balch
lived in Hanover and Day Is thought to be
the son of n shoe manufactures, who dis.
owned him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
Government win Hold 10.

WASHINGTON, Aug 15.--The statement
from Newport that the government was
contemplating selling a portion Of the
Fort Adams military reservation for resi-
dencos is unfounded, although tho gov
ernment is not disposed to prevent tho
use of the property by the public when 1t
does not interfere with government works.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-15
Shots Drove on Assailant.,

SANFORD, Me-, Aug 15-Henry Taylor
was assaulted by two unknown men near
his home last night. Taylor fired three
shots from a revolver, but none took effect.
Taylor, who has been fighting the liquor
dealers in court, says anonymous writer's
have threatened to kill him several times
unless he left the liquor dealers alone.