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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15
MILLION on RILLloNAIREss.
Information from London About Sonora
Cousino's Coming Visit.

We must participate, with permission
of the Yankees, in their delight al the
fact that a lady worth forty million
pounds a year will shortly visit New
York: she may, naturally, while steam
ers are temptingly running 'twixt Amer
lea and England in six day 5. find it Sc
ductive to take a look al London. where
she would indeed he a somebody and
find all the shops kept open day and
night on purpose to oblige her. The
lady in question is a Gillian Of the
name Il Sonora de Cousino. She is for
tunately a woman Of mature years-the
chances of her clipping are, therefore.
lessened. while the chances Of the old
boys are increased. She ranks as the
richest woman in the world. and who is
her male equal? She is a woman Of eX-
ceilent culture and business capacity
these diminish the chances of the for
tune hunters: she must be won for his
worth. The Senora's tastes are simple
but accurate. She is great on the SUI
5ect of mines and ranches, and does not
delight in grand dinners. This is all
that is known as vet Of the manifold
millionaire, and naturally as UGH most
adorable of women.-London Court
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15
Fru,t That Explodes.

There is a queer FRUIT in Batavia.
Japan, which has the quality Of explod-
ing when under water. 1t is a dried
pod-Iike growth of the ~justicia plant.
and its explosive feature is natures pro-
vision for sowing its seed. There are
many plants that have the same quality
but this one is peculiar, in that contact
with water hastens the explosion. The
fruit is shaped like a cigar, and is a
little less than an incl in length. II is
full Of seeds. and when the explosion
takes place, the water moistens a
gummy substance on the outside Of the
seeds. which makes them stick where
they fan. This is another provision II
nature. by which the plant is enabled 70
~pag its kind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15
cANApA.s PAospAATE .lNgs.
A Collapse in the Industry Caused by
the Competition of Florida.

the Competition OF Florida
The phosphate mining interests ot
Canada are in a state OF utter collapse
at present. and TO remedy his state OF
affairs the Canadian Mining association.
which meets in Quebec, proposes 10 en-
deavor to induce the Dominion and pro-
vincial governments TO introduce the
general use Of phosphate fertilizers on
Canadian farms through the agency Of
the experimental farms. says a Quebec
special. As ar illustration of the stag
nation Of this branch of mining. il may
be mentioned that three years ago 2.G9e
men were employed in phosphate min
ing in Ottawa county alone. while to-
day not three-score men are thus en-
gagged. The cause of the collapse is the
competition in the English markets Of
the phosphates of Algiers and the high
grade product Of Florida. which can be
worked and marketed much move
cheaply. The mining men point ou
that lands in Georgia have advanced
in price from So TO $50 an acre through
the use of fertilizers. Many. in fact
most, of the farms of Quebec V been
exhausted by the wasteful and Unseien-
tific farming of the ~habitants. and SO
the necessity Of doing somethirg TO
improve their farming methods. and
thus relieve the phosphate miners. will
be pressed upon the government. Phos-
phate was mined extensively in Canada
until recently. The principal mines
were in ottawa county. and the outpat
averaged from 10000 to $4,000 tons. Tbe
higher grades We're shipped to Euao9e
and the lower found a market in the
United States. The large profits led to
the opening Of new mines. and consider
able Of a boom took place. The excite
ment eliminated in the formation Of
the General Phosphate Corporation.
Limited, with a capital of 81, 0oe.G00,
and 1860 acres We're acquired in
Ottawa county at an outlay of $4,000.
High-salaried and inexperienced men
We're engaged both in London ami at
the mines. Then FOLLOWED the devetap-
ment Of high-grade phosphates in F1ogi-
da and the flooding of the European
markets Herewith caused a big DROP in
the price of Canadian phosphates. The
mines We're compelled TO suspend or re-
duce operations. and the shipments fell
from 10000 tons in 1889 to G.3Q0 tons in
1894. This year there is practically Moth
ing doing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
cases relieved 10 six hours by the
NEW GREAT souTH AMERICAN KID
EEY CrRE. The new remedy is a
gseat surprise on account Of its OK
ceeding rromptue~s in relieving pain
in the bladder, Kidneys. back ana
every part Of the urinary passages ID
male on female. It relieves retention
III water and pain III passing it almost
Immediately II YOU want quick re-
lief aud enre, this is your remedy
Sold by stone & Hassell, Druggists,
Lancaster Wiz
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15

The ~dificulties Of the English Ian
guage are well nlustra<ed in a story re.
Gently TOLD Of three french boys who
were doing Shakespeare into Eael.s.
from their French versions. When
they came to IN hne from Hamlet
ITO be or not 10 be. me three trans
Iations came out as follows ITO was %
not to am" ITO were OF is 70 not,
TO should or not 70 will
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15

The Dutch are not fond Of lazy peo-
pie, and they have a very good way Of
curing persons who a but wont work.
If a pauper who is able 70 work refuse :
to do 50, they put him in a cistern to
which a pump Is attached. and turn on
a stream of water. This stream flows
IN the cistern just low enough TO enable
the lazy person by lively pumping 10
keep the water from getting up ever his
head.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15

When Baby was sick, We gave her castoria-
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15
OUR NEW GRIST MILL

At the depot is filled with
machinery of the very latest
and best make. Fine flour
and feed always on hand.
Grist work promptly done.
Our Perfection brand of flour
cannot be surpassed in quality
or for baking purposes. Pat
ronize home industries. Try
our PERFECTION and be
happy.
LANCASTER MILLING COMPANY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15
GATES HOUSE,
NJ. E. BISHOP, Trop.
Plattevilie. Wisconsin.

Best of accommodations for the frav-
cling public. The house has been
renovated. repaired, remodeled and
is now better than ever prepared to
accommodate the trade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-08-15

Good Barn in Connection with Hotel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Does n Deer Challenge?

Twill try to reply to your question,
docs deer challenger" In the Lake
Superior region it is not an uncommon
thing to hear a buck whistle, as we call
it. He may be following the trail of an
other buck, or may be only disturbed by
the hunter. The sound is somewhat like
escaping steam, but shrill and loud
enough to be heard from fourth 10 n
half of mile. I hayH known one, after
being slightly wounded, to take cover
in dense swamp and repeatedly send
forth his angry challenge. The sound
is, think, produced by the throat and
mouth and would require the head to be
elevated and mouth slightly open. am
Of the opinion that this is the only note
Of anger or warning that the white tail
deer gives. Forest and Stream.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
The Making of Tubing.

One of the most important parts of
the bicycle, because il is the most in
evidence, is tho tubing. The manufac-
ture of tubing is now carried on to n
large extent in this country, although it
is but recently that the home production
has reached a stage of perfection where
it could successfully compete with that
Of the English concerns.
There are number Of methods of
making tubing, but the one mostly in
vogue at present is what is termed the
cold drawn process, and ii is Of this style
OF tubing that all the high grade ma
chimes are at present being made. The
machinery required is ponderous, and
the power required to draw out piece
Of steel without heating it is another cx-
hibition Of the perfection of modern ma
chinery.
There are number of variations to
the method employed, one Of which con-
sists in taking piece Of steel in the
shape of bar or ingot. This is bored
through the center. 1t is then passed
through die, after which it is heated
and treated to bath in a secret prepa-
ration which removes the temper that
the drawing process imparts. This is re-
peated q number of times, and each die
used is smaller than its predecessor, with
the result that the tube grows smaller
and longer. This is continued till the
tube is the right diameter and gauge.
Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Rebuked From tho Pulpit.

Preaching IN tho abbey Canon Wilber-
force told good story OF the celebrated
Welsh preacher, Christmas Evans. who
dared publicly TO express his thankful
ness for Jenny Lind's beautiful singing.
A member Of his congregation, II strait
laced Calvinist, standing ON tho steps Of
the pulpit, asked the preacher whether
aman dying Mt one Of Jenny Lind's CON
corts would 90 20 heaven. "Sir," re-
piled Mr.. Evans, "a Christian viii go
TO heaven wherever he dies, but n fool
remains n fool even on tho pulpit
steps" Even tho sober abbey conRroRa-
tion could hardly stifle its enjoyment Of
this roparteo. o.-Westminster Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Caterpiilars and Eve Diseases.

1t Will como as a surprise to many Of
our readers that caterpillars are respon.
sible for an affection of the eyes which
may entail prolonged suffering and even
result in serious damage to vision. That
such is the case has been abundantly
proved by n number Of instances on rec
ord in which moro or less intractable
inflammation Of tho eyes has been found
TO bo associated with the presence of
hairs which, after removal, have been
identified rs belonging to the genus
caterpillar. AT a meeting Of the Oph-
archaeological society case was related
in which lad was struck in the eye by
caterpillar thrown at him by playful
schoolfellow. He picked up the insect
to examine it, and the hand which
seized it became red and developed
papules and other indications OF local
irritation, A day or two later the eye
became the seat Of what proved to bo u
very troublesome inflammation, associ-
ated with the presence Of rounded ele-
vations due to an accumulation of cells
around the imbedded hairs, which were
subsequently discovered and removed. -
Medical Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
shc C5ntroi. /, Ncv,r.pcr.

Under tho able management Of Mrs.
Marie Louise Myrick tho Amoricus
Times Recorder continues doing mag
niflcent work. II is n fact not generally
known to the public that last January
Captain Myriok turned over TO his wife
tho editorial management Of The Times
Recorder, devoting his time to the bust
moss Of tho paper. Since that time sho
has managed tho editorial department,
supcrintended tho local, and, in fact,
had absolute editorial control. Tho
Times Recorder is unqucstionably ono
Of the brightest and bost Of Georgia 3
dailies and is always found on the side
of the people. Atlanta Constitution.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

Not long ago l met young lady In
poverty whom had previously known
In wealth, and this was In substance
the story she told me: Father died
suddenly in Washington, and the pro-
fcssional skill through which he had
coined money for us died with him.
am not weeping because we arc poor. l
am broken hearted because mono Of us
saw that hc was dying. Was IL not pitt
full that he should think it bcst not TO
tell any Of us that he was siclip And !,
his petted daughter, though | knew he
was taking opium TO soothe his great
pain, was so absorbed by my lovers, my
games and my dresses that just hoped
IL would all come right II l could only
remember that even once l had pitied
his suffering or fclt anxious about his
life, I might boar his loss botterl'
Tho story is common enough. Many
father, year after year, goes in and
out of his homo carrying the burden and
doing tho labor Of life, while those
whom ho tenderly loves hold with but
careless hands all of honor and gold he
wins by toll and pain. Then some day
his head and hands can work no moro
And the hearts that have not learned
the great lesson of unsoltish love while
love was their teacher must now begin
their sad duty when love has left them
alone forever Amelia H. Barr in La
dies Homo Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

How full tho world is Of grumblorsl !
Many Of tho same people who scold In
sumner because IL Ia warm scold tho
next winter because IL Is cold. There is
no point between zero and tho nincties
that suits thom. Whether tho gray
clouds yield rain or snow makes no mat
ter. Neither IL wanted II skies arc
clear, somebody's cistern needs rain. If
the showers descend, somebody's foath-
ers are ruined. II would add much TO
our happiness and detract much from
tho fatal tendency TO grow old IL we
would strive after contentmcnt and cease
worrying ovcr tho inevitable. Tho
truly happy aro tho happy 20 lucky,
who take everything M II comes and
make tho best Of IL.
II 1t rains, all that Ia left 60 do is TO
put mp our umbrella, II wo nre no fortu-
nate os to have one, and trudge along.
Wet feet and bedragglod skirts won't
kill one any moro than poverty and
drudgery will, II thcro is something
within M too sunshiny for poverty TO
cloud and too noble for drudRcry TO do
base The person who spends his lifc
scolding because things don't go to suit
him is like tho fly on tho kings chariot
wheel. Things may not be planned OK
actly for tho comfort Of the fly, but his
protest will never stop the procession.
Tho hest tactics for flies and grumblcrs
to pursue is to take what comes along
and bc glad II IL no worse. Chicago
Times-Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Kissed By Henry Clay.

There Is left the little girl--now no
longer little Rirl-the proudest recol-
lection Of whose life ia Of tho kisses Mr..
Clay used to give her, and for which,
with business exactness. hc always
paid hot with silver 10 cent pieco do
posited In her sunbonnet. She now con-
fesses that when she saw tho statesman
approaching she learned to lay this bon
net upon the table OF her fathers shop,
that IL might be well In evidence and
the impressive ceremony Of the dime and
tho salutation might not be omitted be-
foro the Whig leader, her father, and
several other old cronies, settled down
for their regular afternoon discussion Of
national afairs--for oil Kentuckians
are politicians. ns.--Century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
A MlLLloNAlRe's AMUSEMENT.
The Now Wealthy EN-JunlSmau Spends
His Time In whiting.

hts Tthe IN Whtttltng.
A millionaire must I've allowed to have
some amuscmcnts. aud if he is disposed
to amuse himself in ways that would
not be at all amusing to the big public
made of men who arc not milliouniros
he must certainly bo accorded the privi-
legc.
One of Chicagos greatest stoclimen
and packers was once dealer in junk,
and it is said that he once went about
gathering old iron himself. Now he is
reputed to be worth S25. 900, 900, and
rumor says that he has his property in
such shape that he could, if he chose,
raise larger sum in cash than any
other man III Chicago.
Each morning the millionaire's man
comes into his Office with n bundle Of
clean pine sticks, which ho places in u
corner not far from the millionaire s
desk. When the millionaire has read his
morning mail, and business men come
in TO SEQ him, he takes one of the sticks,
and with a big, old fashioned jacklnife
whittlcs it into bits, the shaviugs fall
ing ON tho floor. Sometimes he walks
mp and down----ho walks much--and
whittlos. BY the time business is done
for the day his Office looks like n car
penter shop and the bundle Of pine
sticks has vanished The harder the
business problems he has TO meet the
harder he whittles. And that is the way
he amuses himself. Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Az uu,portnntstcn.

Do not waste your money on vile,
watcry mixtures compounded by mex
pcricncod persons when w. B. Alcxan-
der, sole agent, will give you bottle of
Otto's Cure free Of charge. II you have
coughs, colds, asthma, consumption, or
any disease Of the throat or lungs, u
few doses OF this great guaranteed rem
edy will surprise you. Hold n bottle Of
Otto's Cure to the light and observe its
beautiful golden color and thick, heavy
syrup. Samples free; large bottle soc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
RED TAPE IN SENEGAL.
How n Traveller May Get bath In rha,
Country.

Country.
A young French explorer, M. CASTOR
Donnet, contributes to Le Revue Bleue
some vivid descriptions Of the French
colony Of Senegal Tho following hap.
pened at st. Louis, the capital, n dull,
unprogressivo French colonial town,
eaten mp with red tape and ofllcialism.
NJ Donnet tells us that ho and fellow
traveller wanted to take bath There Is
no establishment In the capital Of Sene.
gal. Rumor had 10 that IL was possible
TO hire baths at the hospital. We asked,
he says, one of the servants there for n
bath.
Certainly. Take seats Your names,
surnamcs and birthplaceY"
"But we only want n bath"
Exactly. What is your name, and
where and when were you born, and are
you government servants, soldiers or
officers? No. Well, tho rules do not pro-
vide for this Wait minute. l will
read them over again. Yes, hero is your
case. You first mako ont on stamped pa.
per an application to the governor of
the colony After favorable notice from
tnc RONtIilOI NNu S'nNl uilUlil'T uHli'h-
tion to the chief colonial doctor, whC
will send for you and will examine
you"
"But we aro not i'll. "
'It is tho rule. Having examined
you, the doctor will give you two non
commissioned officers bath tickets, to
be delivered to the assistant doctor"
"Why noncommissioncd officers
bath?"
"Mon Dieu! In our accounts wo rec
ognize only two categorics Of persons,
officers and civil servants, the latter
taking rank with officers You are not
official at all. II officers were TO find
you in their baths, they would probably
mako n row" "
"How long will all these formalitics
take?"
ooh, nothing at all-two or three
days, provided that your application is
approved at government house.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
A 0sVc0tu Leader.

We are pleased to inform you that we
have received the sole agency for OF
to's Cure, the great throat and lung
healer. Otto's Cure is the great leader
Of all proprietary preparations for the
cure OF coughs, colds, asthma, bron-
chitis, consumption, etc. We will guar
nnteo Otto's Cure TO cure you and II you
will call at our store we will give you n
bottle OF this great guaranteed remedy
free Of charge. Ottos Cure instantly
relieves Group and whooping cough.
Don't delay. Samples free. Large bot
tie SOC, at w. B. Alcxander's, sole
ngont.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
To Prevent Chapping.

As cold weather approaches women
try to devise means for preventing
hands and lips from chapping. An ex-
cellent remedy to prevent chapping is
cold cream. The manicurist told me
that it also whitens the skin more than
any preparation. 1t has taken the place
of the old time remedy-mutton suet.
1t should be we'll rubbed into the skin,
and gloves--preferably white-slipped
on. The palms of the gloves should be
slit in several places to allow the air
and prevent cramp Of the muscle. and
the finger tips clipped off.
Vaseline should never touch the
hands. 1t turns the skin yellow and
leaves a stain on the nails that is hard
to clear away.-New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
A Practical Husband.

Surely the Monmouthshire man who
caused his wife's wedding ring to be
inscribed, "If thee doesn't work, thee
shasn't eat," was determined that there
should be no mistake in what he re-
quired in wife. The only wonder is
how any woman could be induced to
marry him with such threat before
her eyes. The exact date of this ring is
not known, but it is previous to the
eighteenth century.-Chambers' Jour
nal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
I Tempting
Bargains
For Shoe Buyers
at
GIL.BL0M'S
Live Shoe House.

Have just received our Fall
Stock, consisting of Latest
Styles and Width in Narrow,
Opera Toe, Needle Narrow,
Square Toe. We will quote
a few of our prices:
Ladies' fine dongola in but
ton or lace, worth S1.50,
LIS; ladies' Liona kid, in
opera, narrow, square toe,
patent tip, worth LIS, 1.2S;
ladies' fine glove kid, regular
price $50, l.9S; fine line of
ladies' plain toe, formerly
sold at $50, 1.6S; fine line of
oil grain and warm lined
shoes, worth LIS, 1928.
Ask to see our much talked
of Toxic shoe. 1t cannot be
beaten for style, finish and
durability. 1t is a daisy.
Fine line of mems congress
worth S1.50, our price 1.15;
fine line of mems lace, worth
200, 1.4S; call and see our
cork sole in congress or lace,
formerly 800, 1928; fine line
of boys school shoes, former
ly 1.25, 9Sc.; we have a large
stock of school shoes which
we will close out at cost; a
lot of shoes, sizes 3 to 5, for
23c.; carpet slippers, 2Oc. an
old ladies' fine slipper, $50. !;
we handle the celebrated La
trobe shoe, sold all over at
800, our price 2.4S.
Don't delay, but come and
look at our special bargains.
Gibbons Live Shoe House,
and Door from, Postoffice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

The burgomaster of A. was invit-
ed to attend centenary celebration. He
declined with thanks, adding that it
was impossible for him to take part in
the proceedings ON this occasion, but
that he would be most happy to come
next time. e.-Zondagsblad.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Resigned 90 II.

"What does this hero new woman
talk mean, Johnp"
"EIit means, Maria, replied the old
farmer, THAT women mir a-tnkin the
places what men occupied. You'll find
the plow right where | left it, an when
you sharpen tho ax you kin sail into n
dozen cords o. wood, IN I'll havo supper
a-bilin when you git home l''--Atlanta
Constitution.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Removes the Odors.

A paste Of ground mustard and water
is first rate agent for removing traces
of disagreeable smelling substances from
the hands, such as salts of valerianio
acid, cod liver oil, etc. Huver claims
that any oily seeds when powdered will
answer this purpose. The smell Of car
bolic acid may be removed by rubbing
with dampened faxseed meal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
FOR WEAK men.
THE MECHANICAL CURE.

The greatest boon ever given to suffering
man. 1t cures Impotency, Drains or Emis-
sions, and the Nervous Diseases OF Men as IL
by magic. After using IL all trouble vanishes
Immediately and you are q man again. 1t
doubles sexual power and increases size OF
parts. IL Is IA specific for young middle aged
and elderly men who are weak from any
cause. Ii Is n wonderful and scientific treat
ment discovered by IL physician, himself
sufferer and after he had nearly ruined him
self with poisonous drugs. Ii is.harmless and
at once relieves the disease. Money returned
where cure Is not effected. Bank references
given as TO return OF money. One package
warranted TO cure any case. Sent In plain
package with full instructions. Price s5.OO
Address
Mechanical Cure Co.,
Chicago, Ill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Not His Turn 60 Laugh.

Strangor-You arc tho only gentle,
man in the room.
Guest-ln what way, sir2
Stranger - When l tripped in tho
dance and went sprawling ON tho floor,
tearing my fair partners dress, you
were the only one in tho room who did
not laugh.
Guest-The lady is my wife and l
paid for tho dress. London Tit Bits.