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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
THIS is CORN.
So Thick That 1t Trapped Even a
Hungry Coon.


Hungry Coon.
The Little Rock Democrat is the au-
thority for the kind of corn lands they
have in that particularly blessed region.
1t says; Eight or ten years or SO ago
there was lake near Morrilton cover
ing about 10000 acres. When the big
foods came two years ago, an opening
was made by the surging waters which
carried off all the water of this lake
when the floods subsidized. The bed of
the lake dried up and left the richest
soil the world ever saw. 1t is ten feet
deep, and nothing the River Nile ever
produced could excelit. This year Mills
s. HALEY have a crop of corn on about
1000 acres of this land They sowed
the corn broadcast like wheat, and the
stalks are as strong as saplings. and
scores of Shoots" are also loaded down.
1T is the most remarkable corn crop
ever produced in the world" declared
Prof. Cox. and, to make the story even
more interesting, he ended it by de-
clariLg that ''coon" was caught be-
tween the stalks. and, being unable to
extricate itself because they were 50
thick. was killed by thsse who came
upou t.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
WHAT THEY BROKE
Tn old Farmer Found That he siad
Been Mistaken


There had been rather a bad runaway
accident in mountain town. Several
persons had been injured, and the doc
tor was miles away. But, as good luck
would have it, clever young medical
student happened to be on the ground
and did excellent service. saws the
Youths Companion.
When the doctor came there was
nothing to be done. but he listened with
great interest to his young colleagues
exposition of the cases. They talked
for long time on the hotel piazza. The
farmer who had been driving the horses
and was himself unhurt listened with
eager interest to explanations wherein
scapula, humerus and clavicle PLAYED
prominent parts.
Finally he took up the relns sadly and
drove home to his wife As soon as he
entered the yard she threw her apron
over her head and hurried forward to
meet him.
"Ephraim says some OF the folks was
hurt" she called. "How much was il ?
Did they break their legs or their arms
-which?"
The farmer drew in his now pacified
steeds at the post and let the reins
slacken in his grasp.
We'll" HI said refectiveIy. leaning
forward. DO b elbows on his knees: 81
thought one of EN- broke his leg and
another collar bone, an so on. but I
guess | didn't hit it right I stood by
while the doctors were talkin' ont over
and 'peared to me as if, arter all. twas
only some of them Latin PARTS"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Used for Life saving Service Only.

The telephone lines between the
United States life-saving stations along
the New Jersey coast will no longer be
used for any other than official bust
ness, orders having been issued from
the department headquarters TO that
effect. This will end the rivalry be-
tween several prominent ministers, who
have from time TO time been preaching
to the crews of the stations by the aid
of the phone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

ington, ID. c., says:
! was for a long
time under treat
ment of two of
the best physi-
clans OF this city,
for a severe case
of blood poison,
but my condition
grew worse all
the while, not
withstanding the
fact that they
charged me three
hundred dollars.
My mouth was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Rig Cargo Of Cotton.

Savannah, Ca. Jan. 1.-THE British
steamship RAMA cleared Thursday for
Bremen with 1920 bales of cotton
weighing s,963,s55 pounds. valued at
S524,952. This is the largest cargo of
cotton ever shipped from an Atlantic
port and is over 1000 bales more than
was ever shipped from this port on any
other vessel,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Blood Poison.

Contagious Blood Poison has been APP
propriately called the curse of mankind.
1t is the one disease that physicians can
not cure; their mercurial aud potash
remedies only bottle up the poison in
the system, to surely break forth in a
more virulent form, resulting in total
wreck of the system.
Mr.. Frank b. Martin, a prominent
jeweler at o26 Pennsylvania Ave, Wash
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

"Well!" said Mr.. Dennis O'Hooley, a,
he rose painfully from the ground and
held his crimson-stained nose, ''since
thot conflict wild Mr.. Brady, if yez'H
show me the fool thot sed yez can't git
blood out of beat, Oi'll lick the hide
off him!"
And the silence was relieved only by
the dripping of the crimson fluid
Brooklyn Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Don't Tobacco spit or smoke Your life


The truthful startling title of a book about
No-TO- BaC the only harmless guarantee to-
bacco habit cure. If you want to quit and
can |. use Ne To- BAG Braces mp nicoti-
nzed nerves. eliminates nicotine poisOns.
makes weak men gain strength. weight and
vigor. Positive cure or money refunded
Sold and guaranteed by Some & Hassell.
Book at druggists or mailed free. Address
The Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago. office a.
Randolph ST.. New York. 10 Snruce ST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Killed While Drunk.

Sandy Fork, Ky, Jan. 15.-During a
drunken quarrel here Robert Calwell,
Smith Helton, John Williams and Tom
Wilson (all colored) were killed and
VIII Burgess MORALLY wounded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Mnn ana Wig snnnonten.

New York. Jan. 15.-In fire which oc-
CURED at Thomas Roberts hotel in
West street, and which did $4,000 dam
age, Leslie Stanley and bis wife were
suffocated BY smoke.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Cost Of Elephant transportation.

Elephants on Indian railways pay at
the rate OF six cents mile. The bag
gage cars have compartments for dogs,
cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and monkeys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Take Laxative Brome Quinine tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails To cure. 25c AT Stone q
Hassell'> 43m6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

IT HAS faithfully abored for their prosperity and happ
ness for the Improvement of their business and
home interests, for education for the elevation of
American manhood and womanhood.
IT HAS told the Preside, interesting and instructive
stories of the world, the nation and states
II HAS advised the farmer the approved meth
DDS Of cultvatng and harvesting his crops, and
the proper time to convert them into the largest
possible amount of money.
1T HAS led in all matters pertaining the welfare of
farmers and villagers and for over half century
has held their confidence and esteem.
H IS THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE and furnish Nth the
HERALD year for S1.75, in advance.
Address all orders THE HERALD.
Il
b male %
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

filled with eating sores; my tongue was
almost eaten away, so that for three
months was unable to taste any solid
food. Ny hair was coming out rapidly.
and was in a horrible fix. / had tried
various treatments, and was nearly dis
couraged, when friend recommended
SIS. After had taken four bottles,
began to get better, and when l had
finished eighteen bottles, was cured
sound and well, my skin was without
blemish, and / have had no return OF
the disease. S.S.S.saved me from life
Of misery" SIS. Guaranteed purely
vegetabis) will cure any case of blood
poison. Books on the disease
& e. {: !: =: !: g. g: &: S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
MOTHERS FRIEND

"My wife suffered more in ten min
utes with either of her other two chill
dren than she did altogether with her
last, having previously used four bot
ties of Mothers Friend 1t is a
blessing TO any one expecting to be-
come q MOTHER" says customer.
HENDERSON DALE, Carmi, Illinois.
OF Druggists at 81 90, or sent by mail on receipt
of price. Write for book containing testimonials
and valuable information for all Mothers, free.
The Bradneld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Aztecs in Mexico

Among the natives of Mexico there
are, according to Lumholtz, about $780,
600 survivors of the Aztec rsce.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Mothers
Friend

dread, suffering or gloomy fore
bodings. to the hour when she
experiences the joy of Motherhood.
Its use insures safety to the lives
of both Mother and Child, and she
is found stronger after than before
CONFERENCE.-THE short, it makes
Childbirth natural and easy" as
SO many have said. Don't be
persuaded to use anything but
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
FORTY PERSONS KILLED.
A Tornado Sweeps Over Fort Smith,
Ark, Causing Death and
Destruction.
SCORES Of BUILDINGS DEMOLISHED,
Property valued at SI.OOU.OCO De-
strOyed - Men, Women and Chill
dren Meet "a Horrible Denth-Entire
business BLOCKS scattered IN shape
less Mnsses-Mnny Persons Injured.

Fort Smith, Ark. Jan. 1.-Two score
of human lives and upward of $1,000
600 worth of property were destroyed
By terrible tornado which burst upon
this city u few minutes past / o'clock
Tuesday night. The storm struck near
the Nationa! cemetery and tore its way
through the entire city. leaving its path
marked by death and desolation Men,
women and children. peacefully sleep
ing in their homes. were, without a
moments warning, awakened TO meet
a horrible death in the fearful storm,
while others momentarily more for
tunate and who escaped the furies of
the wind, met far worse fate few
moments later in the flames which soon
engulfed many OF the wrecked build
ings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

so assists nature
in the change TAX
the the Ex ( ant
NJ OF er is ena-
bled to look for
ward wit h out
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

An average Of eight matches for each
man. woman and child is used in tho
United States 4ailv
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

uSYMPToMS Moisture; intense itching and
sttngng most at night, worse by scratching. If
allowed to continue tumors form, which often
bleed and uicerate, becoming very sore
SwAYNE'S OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing he Is liberation and in most cases removes
the tum0rS At druggists by mail for so cents
DR.. Swayne II Son. Philadela hia
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
MOTHER!

ana dDOuL WHICH SUCH ltHuCI and
holy recoliections cluster as that
of MOTHER she who watched
over our helpless infancy and guild
ed our first tottering step. Yet
the life of every Expectant Moth
er is beset with danger and all eff
fort should be made to avoid it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Later News.

Fort Smith, Ark, Jan. 1.-THE latest
official death list shows a total of 40
lives lost in the tornado which swept
through Fort Smith Tuesday night. Not
less than 20 others are injured, large
number of whom are seriously hurt,
and several are expected to die. In
Crawford county three persons were
killed, three fatally injured and about
20 less seriously hurt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
An AwfuI scene.

The scene following the first terrific
crash of the storm was one of awful
grandeur. Business blocks, handsome
mansions, hotels and humble cottages
were RACED to the ground and scat
tered in shapeless masses. Several of
the wrecks caught fire and the inflam-
mable timbers burned furiously. The
city was crowded with rural visitors,
many of whom were sleeping at beard
lighthouses unregistered. For this rea-
son the number of victims who persisted
may never be definitely known.
In Crawford County.
Van Buren,, Ark, Jan. 13.-The lorna
do that descended upon Fort Smith
crossed the Arkansas river half mile
south Of here, and tore path 200 yards
through this (Crawford) county and
dealt death and devastation to every
thing in its path.
The first house ii struck was that of
William Hines, occupied by a colored
family, who left the house just as il eft
its foundation. The house was demol-
ished, but the occupants escaped. The
next house in the line was Frank Boat
rights. 1t was large two-story frame
house, and nothing remains of it but
the floor. Boatright, a son and a
daughter, were badly injured. The
houses of Walter Haley and Mrs. Keller
were on an adjoining farm, and were
blown entirely away, not yestige of
them being left. The families of both
were injured. Jim Shibley's store and
dwelling were blown down. but none of
the occupants were injured. Charles
Wright was blown from his house and
fatally injured. Ed Blakemore was in
stantly killed by his house blowing
down on him. The house of Mrs. Bash
was demolished and she was crushed
into shapeless mass of flesh and bone,
and two of her children anad eirht and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
BE Wanted Sailors.

Lieutenant Carlin, the executive
officer of the Vandalia during the terri
BILE hurricane in the harbor of Apia, Sa-
moa, was an enthusiastic ball player,
and while the crew was at Mare island
prior to their Samoan trip he had given
the preference in the selection of sailors
to those who could play his favorite
game. During the hurricane, after the
vessel struck the reef and the men were
clinging to the rigging, with the surf
sweeping over the deck, many of the
men were washed overheard. Lieutenant
Carlin determined to make a desperate
attempt to carry line from one part of
the vessel to the main yard. Into the
bowling wind he shouted, 81 want some
volunteers-good sailors!"
And out of the darkness a voice re-
piled, Lieutenant, there amt no sail
ors here, but there's plenty of bail play
ers !''-San Francisco Argonaut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Cramp In the Leg.

Many persons of both sexes are great
~ troubled with cramp i'll one or both of
their legs. 1t comes on suddenly and is
very severe. Most people jump out of
bed Git nearly always comes on either
Just after going to bed or while undress-
ing) and ask some one to rub the leg.
There is nothing easier than to make
the spasm let go its hold, and it can be
accomplished without sending for doc
tor, who may be tired and in need of n
good nights rest. When 1 have pa
tent who is subject to cramp, always
advise him to provide himself with a
good strong cord. A long garter will do
if nothing else is handy. When the
cramp comes on, take the cord, wind it
around the leg over the place that is
cramped and take an end in each hand
and give it a sharp pull--one that will
hurt little. Instantly the cramp will
depart, and the sufferer can go to bed
assured it Will not come on again that
night. have saved myself many a good
nights rest simply by posting my pa
tients subject to spasms of the legs how
to use the cord IS above. 1 have never
known it to fail, and have tried it aft
er they had worked half the night and
the patient was in the most intense
agcny.-New York Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Peculiar Trade Customs.

Tho Armenians, who divide with the
Greeks and Jews the entire mercantile
traffic of west Asia, are accustomed to
sit down and weep bitterly when they
have sold any article of value, declar-
ing that the purchaser has ruined them.
Tho Jews, ON similar occasions, rend
their garments, which are worn pur-
posely for such sacrifice, with still
louder protestations of ruin. In Asiasic
Russia the shopkeepers consider it in
Cumbent upon them to at first refuse to
sell their goods to any customer, and
the latter is expected to employ himself
at least an hour in persuading the mer-
chant to deal with him.
But the most remarkable custom is
that which prevails among the mer-
chants of Tibet, a regular hand to hand
fight being required to take place be-
tween the seller and the purchaser on
the disposal of any considerable quaint
ty of goods, the former obstinately re-
fusing the price TO which he had first
agreed, and the latter as resolutely fore
ing it upon him. 1t is not considered
businesslike to settle matters until a
few blows have been exchanged. after
which they peaceably shake hands and
the bargain is concluded. Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Organ tusIc and Organ Playing.

Organ music reached its climax with
Bach. 1t may perhaps be said that all
music did. At any rate, one thing is
certain-viz, if there has been any prog
ress in music since tine day of Bach, it
has been due to him. Bach's music is
polyphonic, and polyphony is true
music. To its foundation upon this
school is due the fact that there has
been no decadence in music in Ger
many. There has been no advance in
polyphOny since the days of Bach. Such
advance as has been made has been in
originality and boldness of meditation.
For pure organ music Bach still is
and probably will always remain the
greatest of all composers. Even with
all the modern mechanical appliances
that have been attached to the organ,
his works are still very difficult-per
haps the most difficult of organ compo-
sitions. He must have been as great an
organist as he was a composer. That he
should have been able to play upon the
organ of his day works so exacting in
technique as his own is simply marvel
GUS
1t is one of the phenomena of musical
history that, while orchestral, operate
and other branches of music were in
their infancy in Bach's day and have
developed since then, Bach brought or
gan music 60 its climax. He was not the
small source whence flowed IA rivulet
which in time was to expand into
broad stream; he was the broad stream
itself. The word "Bach" in German
means brook, which led a famous Ger
man composer to say punnlngly that
this great master was not a Bach, but
an ocean.-Forum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
ouIck Work ON m wor.h,n

The bugle sounds. What a scene Of or
derby bustlo followsl The officers are
bucklin2 on their swords, the seamen and
marines run to arm racks, fetch rifles and
cutlasses and sling them behind the guns
in readiness for n possible hand to hand
combat. Every man has grit himself
with an ammunition pouch, and the guns
crews fall in by their own pieces. The
ports are opened, the guns are swung
round and pointed over the sides. The
hoists for shell communicating with the
magazines are opened, the torpedo tubes
are manned, and in four minutes from
the sound of the b1gle the ship is ready
TO speak in tones of thunder TO an enemy
have said that with a new crew every
thing was ready for action in about four
minutes, but in a well drilled ship the
broadside could be fired in less than two
minutes from the last note of the bugle's
warning, and in time Of war everything
would be in such q state of readiness "a
certain amount OF ammunition ready on
deck, etc. } that the order TO come into ac-
ton and the firing of the first shot would
be almost simultaneous.-Cham Jour
nal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

prachicos' crime will be discovered u long
lost art-tho art of sculpturing human
flesh. These child managers know how to
disfigure child so that its own mother
cannot recognize it. They mold anew the
human form; they give a child new face;
they change 4 countcnance until the face
itself is as a mask; where God has put a
look their art puts a squint; they take a
perfect being and make an abortion. Be
hold the result-a child monster, q mis-
shapen thing, all ugliness.
The comprachicos have thrived in Cuba
all through this century, though as a tribe
they existed long before Columbus discov-
cred Cuba.
The Growing girl of Havana is evidence
that the comprechicos have transmitted
their art through the centuries. The Grim
inals have left their footprints in history
like the footprints of n savage in the for
est. Most of them were Spaniards, some
were gypsies, few were Italians.
But what are the proofs of the existence
of the child stealers in Cuba? Evidence
could be gathered during those weeks of
the reign of misery in Cuba's capital by
any one who would take the trouble to
follow the four beggars described. DR..
Dudley, the American sanitary inspector,
undertook the task. 1t was not difficult
one. Every night the children crossed the
ferry to Regla, the Jersey City of Havana.
Regla, fever stricken the year round, is
q city of silence. Over there one never
hears laugh or song. The streets are
deserted. No one comes and no one goes,
as if all were quarantined. The houses are
like so many tombs. The Havanese never
go to Regla excepting on business or to
see the bullfight. To q house in one of
these Inournful streets he followed three
of the little beggars. A ponderous door
opened for them, and they went in. A
moment later we knocked on the door. It
opened, and n lean, lank, hungry looking
Chinaman confronted us. In Spanish he
said, Welcome, senors"
II want TO inspect this house." said DR..
Dudley. II am the health officer and am
told that there are Americans here"
Enter, senors," said the Chinaman.
There are no Americans here
Five men lay on heaps of rags in differ
ent parts of the room. They sat up and
Then they lay down again indifferently.
AS he afterward learned, all five were
Spaniards. The Chinaman was their serv
ant. He could hear the children mumbling
in the courtyard. The room was so Wiley
odorous, SO evidently fever infected, that
after a few questions that were answered
by one or other of the Spaniards DIR. bud
ley departed.
That they existed and had their head
quarters in Havana was known to the
Spanish authorities, a fact learned from
the chief of harbor police when he confis-
Gated photographs Of the deformed chill
drcn-a confscation accompanied by a
comprehensive grin. Why, then, were the
cornprachicos left unmolested? Why were
they free 10 pursue their hideous crimes:
For the simple reasons, first, that the
child stealers stole not from the rich, but
from the poor; second, that they robbed
never Spaniard, but always a Cuban.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Application For Sale of Real Estate.

To all persons whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that tn undo rSigned.
Wilhelm Nix, conServator OF The estate of
Carl Nix, insane, will make apple -
tiou to the county court of Rock ISl3rd
county. at n gular term thereof. to he held
at the court rouse in the city of Rock Island.
in said county, on the first Monday OF January.
a. ID 1899, be ing the second d ~ thereof, for an
estate belonging to said wa;d or So much
thereof shall seem t. said court to the in
terest of said ward. situated in the county
of Rock Island and state of Illinois towit:
The south half of the south halt Of the north
east quarter of section Thirt v-three C3S) in
township seventeen U7). north in range three
tS), west of IN fourth (4th) princrpalme idian.
for the support and p yment of debts
of said ward and for the purpose of investing
such of the proceeds of sid lie shall not
be Immediately requisite for : lid support and
payment of debts in other real estate, or OF
otherwise investing the same.
WILHELM NIX.
ConServator of Ca Nix insane.