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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
THE STREET SWEEPER.
How a German Countess Inspired Her
Countrymen to Drive Out the
French Invaders.

Julie NJ. Lippman tells story of the
Thirty Years war in St. Nicholas. un-
der the title of The Street-Sweeper. ?
The author says:
Now Mainz is one of the strongest
fortresses in Germany; but, never
theless, during the Thirty Years war
il was occupied by the French, who
laid the country waste and ruled over
the land with all the harshness of in
vaders. There seemed no hope of es-
cape from their tyranny, for the men
who had fought and lost were dis
couraged, and had no further heart
for resistance. So matters went from
bad to worse until, one day, the beau
tiful young countess of Stein sum-
moned all the sweetest and best maid
ems of the city into her presence, and
urged them to make a solemn vow
that they would neither wed nor listen
to word of wooing until their coun-
try was entirely free.
As you may believe, the news of this
league made great stir; for men
who have lost their courage in war
and men who have lost their hearts
in love, are very different beings. The
Frenchmen saw very soon that the
young Germans were showing signs
q rebellion, and so they determined
20 wreak their vengeance on the
countess. They took her prisoner,
dragged her through the city, and,
at last thrust broom into her hand,
and babe her sweep the principal
- : H.
initiation, they thought, for a high
bred lady as she was.
But do you think she faltered? No,
irdeed. She raised her eyes, and, pray
ing aloud so all could hear: God of
my fatherland, bless my sweeping, and
as L sweep the highway, grant that
the enemy may be swept from our
land!" grasped the broom firmly (like
the true young noblewoman she was)
and swept so clean that not a French
man of them all land Frenchmen
pride themselves on being able to see
very fine points, could discover a speck
Of dust. They stood about, and twirled
their mustaches, and tried to look
supercilious, and to raise the peoples
mirti. against her. But they did not
succeed; and the townsfolk, instead
OF jeering, took off their caps, and
echoed her prayer-"God bless the
sweeping!"
And God did bless it; for the sight
Of their noble young countess at her
task put the men on their mettle, and
they turned on the Frenchmen and
fought with such a will that it was
lot long before there was not one
left in the land, and they had indeed
swept the country quite clear of every
foe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
Singular Form of Language.

Probably the queerest form of lam
guage is that employed by the natives
of the Cameroons, by means of which
they are enabled to send messages
quickly from one village to another. 1t
is what may be called the drum" Ian
guage. A peculiarly shaped drum is
used, the surface of the head being di-
vided into unequal parts. In this way
the instrument is made to yield two dis
tinctive notes. BY varying the inter-
walls between she notes a complete code
OF signals Tor every syllable in the lap
guage is produced.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

believe in this performance. The lion
was one of the eA Aptionally good
tempered ones which re the joy of the
trainer, and instead of wanting to eat
his pony he was much attached to it,
and looked upon the whole thing as
treat. He would step out and sit on
the shelf in front of his cage until the
pony was brought, and then take his
ride round, with no bars or chain to
prevent his jumping among the people
had he been so disposed. Sixteen
months after this portrait was taken
the pony had the misfortune to break
its leg. BY that time the lion was too
large and heavy to ride on anything
but a much larger horse, and some
time would have been occupied in
training the latter; so the perform
ance was reluctantly abandoned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
Curious Sight i'm japan.

In Japan the traveller sees many
curious sights, one of the strangest of
which is the population washing itself
at the corners Of streets toward even
ing. In Yeddo the citizens frequent
large bathing establishments. The
street doors of such resorts stand
open, and striking spectacle, to say
the least, is presented by the inmates
sitting washing themselves with the
utmost unconcern. This is a general
custom, and nothing whatever is
thought of it. Such an apparent want
Of modesty is difficult to comprehend,
and is not reconcilable with the adj
vanced state Of civilization of the Jap
anese. In many other of their man
ners ard customs do the Japs offer a
striking antagonism to those accept
ed by us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
a strong Nation

Consists of strong men and healthy
women and health aud strength de-
pend Hpon pure, rich blood which is
given by Hoods Sarsaparilla A ma
ton which takes millions of bottles of
Hoods Sarsaparilla every year is lay
ing the foundation for health, the
wisdom of which will surely show IL
self in years TO come.
Hoods pills are prompt, efficient,
always reliable. easy to take, easy to
operate. 25c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
The Parnchute Saved Him.

Sometimes man seems to have been
born under lucky star, like the aero
naut who recently made an ascension
at Niagara Falls. When 5000 feetup in
the air, the balloon exploded. The man
was hanging by his toes from trapeze
at the time, and there did not seem to
be one chance in a thousand for his
life; but ne quickly drew himself up,
and while the collapsed bag was rush.
ing downward at terrific rate, man
aged to detach his parachute and get
clear of the balloon. The parachute
soon slowed up, and the lucky aeTonaut
landed without scratch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
AN EQUESTRIAN LION.
He Was Thoroughly at Home on the
Back of His Friend, n Pretty
FIeonId .-"ns.

The performance of the lien whose
equestrian portrait is here given was
even more distinguished than Tho pho
tograph suggests. He would not only
mount into the pad saddle shown
above, bur would ride round the whole
arena, keeping his balance without
any apparent s~fort. a eat ora horses
back in the stable was no ere AT
home than this nalf-growa cub on his
piebald pony. The wonder increased
as he grew older, for he continued to
take his ride until he was nearly twice
as big as when lis portrait was taken.
There was not the slightest make
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

chial and throat troubles strengthens
weak lungs, stops bleeding from the
lungs, and builds up the entire system.
1t purifes the blood, stirs up lazy liver,
and soothes abused, crying nerves.
Neither of these medicines contains
any alcohol, whisky, sugar or syrup to
preserve its properties, but both will
keep perfectly in any climate.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation. They keep the bowels open
and regular. They do not grippe.
When you ask dealer for these medi-
cines-get aOlsat you ask for. Substitutes
are not as good. They are, at best, only
limitations, and cannot initiate the cures
wrought by the genuine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

An eccentric old gentleman placed
in field on his estate board with the
following generous offer painted
thereon: 81 will give this field to any
man who is contented."
He soon had an applicant. well.
my man, you are contented fellow?'
asked the OLD gentleman.
eyes, sir; very"
Then why do you want my field ?"
The applicant did not wait to reply.
Tit-Bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
SunerstIrTons.

He proposed to me on Friday, but
of course wouldn't accept him then. :"
why not?s
''It's an unlucky day"
"Oh, well, the chances are it would
have been unlucky only for him"
Thus it was that a friendship of
many years was broken.-Chicago
Post
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
DimcuIt of Access.

"She is very frigid in her manner, !"
remarked Willie Washington.
Perhaps" was the reply: but she
has heart of gold"
$50 l have been informed. But am
tired OF trying to cross a conversational
Chilkat pass in order to reach it,
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
A Radical Remedr.

Tangle-What is a good cure for
Germs, Jimson?
Jimson-There's only one sure and
certain cure.
Tangle-And what is that?
Jimson-Cut off your feet.-Harlem
Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

You speak," said a fond mother,
about people having strength Of
mind, but when it comes to strength Of
don't mind my son william surpasses
anybody l ever knew."-Tit-Bits
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
1t Didn't work.

Haworth-Say, old man, you've seen
that good old play, Lend Me Five Shil-
lings," haven't you?
9epley-Yes, my boy; but I'm sorry,
haven't a cent I can spare.-Philadel-
phia American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
Necessarx Precantion-

Miss Saint Clair-But, dear, why are
you so very particular about making
calls only in perfect weather?
Miss We're de Vere-Why, my child, if
l didn't go on the very loveliest days l
might lind some one at homel-Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

Whiskers that are prematurely gray
or faded should be colored to prevent
the look of age, and Buckingham's
Dye excels all others in coloring
brown or black.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
BIRDS ARE PATRIOTIC.
Two Robins in n Chicago suburb
Weave the American Flag
Into Their Nest.

Even the birds in Oak Park are pa
triotic.
Two robins, when they started their
nest in a tree at the home of W. ID. Nc
Ilvane on North Grove avenue. evident
~ knew that this of all years was the
one in which to display the stars and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

The victory rests with America 5
greatest medicine, Hoods Sarsaparilla
when il enters the battle against i'm
pure blood.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
Truth Is Mighty.

My dearest friend and / one day,
While in O. truthful spell,
Agreed on this, that come what may
Each others faults we'd tell.
We pointed out the facts and fears
For less than half q week
And now it's quite a dozen years
Since we were known to speak.
Detroit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13
behind a Mig Hnt.

She went unto the matinee, poor dear,
And the man behind her swore
At the gorgeous hat she wore.
Next day she sat in church. and she coul
hear
The man behind her snore.
philadelphia Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

Man (hurriedly)-Are you Mrs. Law
son, mum?
''Yes."
We'll, I've been sent to tell you that
your husbands head has been broken,
mum, and I'm to break it to you gently,
mum. '-Tit-Bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

Here they advertise book called
The Rights of Women That's a sub
iect about which there never was any
dispute between me and my husband. -
Fliegende BIaetter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-13

NSi SNublN NNNn
the system :
notes regulari'
the feminine +
tions S, a n d
makes painful
periods a thing
of the past.
DR.. Pieyce'S
Golden NIedi-
cal Disco 0ey-p
is a medicine
for the blood,
liver, lungs,
and nerves. 1t
cures all bro1l-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02

United States will take pride in showing
greater moderation than any of the Old
World powers would display under similar
circumstances.
Europe has no right whatever to med
die in the negotiations. My government
at least, will not attempt to dictate what
the United States shall demand. Other
powers may try to make Spains loss as
light as possible, but all such recommended
lions will be regarded as friendly. feel
assured there will be no concerted action
by Europe towards forcing upon the
United States any settlement not fully sat-
sfactory.
at think the United States may be
trusted to arrange the future of Cuba for
the best"
The World correspondent learns from the
French foreign ministry that America s
reply to spain's approaches must pass
through the. hands of the French Minister
of Foreign Affairs. who will forward It to
Madrid, but that reply Is not expected be-
tore Tuesday.
The World correspondent learns further
that an armistice Is expected, but not I'M
til there is a reasonable prospect of a sue
cessful issue of the peace negotiations.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02
Neglecting the Wounded

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Dr. M. A. Lesser
Of the Red Cross, who arrived yesterday
from Santiago de Cuba on the United
States transport Concho with 1877 sick and
wounded soldiers, speaking today regard
ing conditions on the transports, said:
"Orders were received to supply the Cons
cho with 1000 rations for 175 persons who
were expected on board of her. Major La
garde and DR.. Ireland went through the
camp and selected ITS convalescents and
convalescent fever patients who were able
to walk. In order to secure a return homo
the men will frequently affect illness to
such degree that 1t may be often hard to
determine whether one is sick or not.
Medicines were supplied therefore In guam
titles thought to be sufficient, but on the
eve Of departure 1t was found that the en-
tire ship load, excepting possibly twenty
five persons. were suffering from fever and
bowel troubles, for which there proved to
be an insufficient supply Of medicines on
board the ship. The rations put on board
were therefore unfit to be served to the
sick men. The supply of water also was
impure and unfit for use, havink been taken
aboard at Tampa early in May. The Con-
cho has but fifty-eight state room berths.
Bunks were provided for the men between
decks, but being devoid of mattresses and
owing to the intense heat, were practically
useless. The men could not live below.
Many were compelled to stop on deck un.
der awnings"
Dr. Lesser has issued a statement re-.
earding the matter to the President Of the
Red Cross Society, which 1t Is expected
will be given to the press tomorrow.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02

Of the Peruvian navy, who is en- route
to Paris for the purpose, it is said. Of
purchasing warships for the Peruvian
navy. Rumors had been current in Pana-
ma prior to July 21st, those on the Ad-
vance said, when Commodore Ferryros ar
rived there on the steamer Santiago from
Callao, concerning a strong agitation
throughout Peru against the United
States, owing TO differences between the
two countries, existing since 1885. No lit
tie excitement was caused in Central
America when the information that Peru
was taking steps to strengthen her navy
became known.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02

merest incident Is magnified into an inter-
national complication. Germany has with
drawn her ships. her subjects being now
sure Of American protection"
The Baron refused to talk about the prob
able conditions of peace beyond venturing
the opinion that Spain will never yield Porto
Rico.
FRANCHISE de I Oncle, a brother Of the m
fated captain of the steamship Bourgogne.
connected with the Foreign Ministry under
De Freycinet and Gambetta, was inter-
viewed as a representative Frenchman Of
the bourgeoise Chrfty) class. and typical
politician. M. de L Oncie said:
THE Americans have conducted a pacific
war with moderation and humanity. The
United States announced their object and
. went directly after It, as they had right
to do.
General Shafter, instead Of destroying
Santiago, as Bismarck burned the towns
Of France, treated It in accordance with the
modern diplomatic spirit, which now Is as
liberal In war as in peace.
at Is a remarkable fact, wholly to the
credit OF the Americans, that SO few lives
have been expended in the war. Contrast
this pacific spirit with the German attitude
toward France in 1870"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02
A Family of Murderers

PORT ARTHUR, Ont, Aug. 1.-The
Moses family of Indians from Heron Bay,
who are accused of number Of atrocious
murders, have made full confession Of
their crimes. Six years ago they murdered
two men named David, father and son, and
then, this crime being discovered by three
Frenchmen. they killed them as well, TAX
ing their bodies out into Lake Superior in
a boat and sinking 1t, tying stones to the
bodies. They have just been up for their
first trial for the crimes, the story of
which was told In evidence in detail by the
sister of the murderers.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02
CHICAGO HOTEL BURNED
Guests Burned In Their Beds-Many
Injured by Jumping


CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-Guests of the Berwyn
Hotel, No. 14S North State street. were
reused from their slumbers at o'clock this
morning to find the hosiery on fire. So
rapid did the blaze spread that men and
women found themselves cut of from es-
cape by the stairs. Three lives were lost
and number of people were MANNED and
bruised in jumping from high windows to
the pavement.
The dead:
H. A. TIEDEMAN, musician, residence
in California dropped from window on the
fifth floor and instantly killed.
ANNA PAULIN, 25 years old, home in
Minnesota, burned to death on fifth floor
Unidentified man. remains burned be-
yond recognition.
The injured:
Two men, names unknown, jumped from
upper floor and are at the hospital uncon-
scious.
Edward Seaman, proprietor OF cigar store
of the Palmer House. jumped from third
floor, had both wrists broken and was in
ternally injured.
r. S. Hill, seriously bruised.
]. v. Dolson, severely bruised.
II. C. McClearly, overcome by smoke
while hanging on window edge, dropped
to the street below and probably fatally
hurt.
Miss Catharine Murphy, jumped from
second story right ankle broken.
DR.. Beknap, burned slightly.
Mrs. E. H. Twighte's baby, overcome by
smoke, rescued by firemen.
Miss Marie Kennedy. Frustrated from ex-
element.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02
Concho's Cargo Of Wounded

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.--Dr. Doty, health
officer of the port, visited the Concho to-
day and found all on board much improved
after good nights rest. One hundred ana
twenty-five convalescents were transferred
to Hoffman Island.
The men were elated over their release
from the over-crowded quarters of the
transport. The sick left on board the
Concho will be transferred to more COM
Portable quarters Immediately. All are
resting comfortably. Corporal Patterson
and Private James Rountree are both quite
sick with typhoid fever. Major H. r. Allen
Is stiM on board, suffering from an abscess
In his face.
Sir Bryan Leighton, who was removed
from the transport Alamo to Swineburne
Island, Is said to be very sick.
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A Railroad Attached

STOCKTON, Cal, Aug. This morning
attachment papers reached Stockton from
Sal. Francisco to be placed upon the tools,
rails and construction material of the
Stockton and Tuolumne road, commonly
called the "Woman's" Railroad. The at
tachments aggregate s9340.4S, and were
served by the following named:
Charles Erickson, $500; Fred Erickson,
$3.50, and Wright Il Dickinson, s59o.4S.
The Erickson Brothers have been engaged
In building the road bed, and the attach
ments were brought on account of money
they claim to be due for labor and sup
plies. The attachment of Wright & Dickin-
son is for hay and feed. 1t is believed the
building of the road will be crippled by ths
proceedings.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02
ON TO SAN JUAN
City Of Juan Diaz Taken by the Troops Columbia
Goes Ashore at Ponce

PONCE Porto Rico July 81 10 m via st. Thomas D. W.
L. August copyrighted 1885, by Associated Press).
Colonel Hulngs with Of the Sixteenth Pennsy
vana has occupied Juan Daz about miles from Ponce
the Juan The American flag raised greeted
with immense enthusiasm by the popuace.
The protected cruiser Columbia ashore while attempt
ing enter the harbor Of Ponce but expected she will be
, foated tomorrow
General Brooke arrived this afternoon During the after
companies the Nineteenth regular infantry
> rived on the Cherokee.
Cable opened tonight but the line will
not be in full operation for several days. G
r + r. r aas>as2
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Marcus Mason Dead

NEW YORK, Aug Marcus Mason
of San Francisco is dead at the French
Hospital in this city. He was well known
In California and also IN Central and
6outh America, where for many years he
was engaged in the manufacture of planta-
ton machinery for the cure and preserva-
ton of coffee. He was pioneer in the in
PRODUCTION of American machinery.
Mr.. Mason maintained a business in New
York, q manufacturing plant in Worcester
. plant in Costa Rica, and a farm in Cali
fornia. He was born In Vermont In 1927
and was mechanical engineer by profes-
sion. He leaves widow and two daughters
one Of the latter being married to Actor
George Osborne of California.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02
Board Of Equalization

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. 1.-The State
Board of Equalization today fixed the as
sement of the railroads of the State. The
figures are the same as last year excepting
California and Nevada, reduced to $4,000;
Carson and Colorado, reduced to $170.0
Nevada, California and Oregon, raised to
sl25, 900; Pajaro Valley, raised to S1So.7SS:
San Francisco and San Mateo. raised to
100000; San Francisco and San Joaquin
Valley, raised to $1,1sS1s0; Santa Fe Pa
cific, reduced to 81, 3S4, 900; Alameda and San
Joaquin, reduced to S125.5S0
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02
MARTIN THORN

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Martin Thorn was
put to death in the prison at Sing Sing at
Ills this morning for the murder of Will
liam Guldensuppe.
Thorn sat up later last night than was
his custom. He talked of his parents his
boyhood days In Germany and his wifes
parents in this country. He showed no
and when he thew himself
on his cot It was but few minutes until
he was sound asleep.
Walden Sage, who went to Thorn's cell
early today. said of him: Thorn told me
he was not nervous and would die bravely.
He said he was perfectly reconciled to his
fate and that he had made peace with his
God. He slept well and had no fear of
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02

FRESNO Aug. L-President M. Theo.
Kearney Of tho California Raisin Growers
association tonight announced the success
Of the plan to pool the raisin product Of the
state. He states that IS per cent Of the
crop In Fresno, Tulare, MADEIRA and Kings
counties has been signed and that over so
Per cent Of the crop OF Kern county has
been thrown into the pool Agents are now
II work in Southern and Northern Cali
fornia. and with the contracts they secure
Eths association will control % per cent Of
the raisin output.
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The ONLY Colonel Left

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 81, 6 p. M de-
laved in transmission). Col. John H. Page
of the Third Infantry Regulars, leaves to-
day by the transport Iroquois for New
York, dangerously i'll with malarial fever.
Col, Page is the last Colonel of the regular
army left in Cuba. All Of the others who
came originally have either been killed in
battla or died of sickness,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-02
Shot by the Sentinel

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1-Charles
Smith, private in the immune regiment of
Colone, Richie, who was shot by Private
Mlnge last night while trying to sneak into
camp. Is dead. Smith had spent the night
in drinking and had over-stayed his leave.
He refused to halt when entering the camp,
but on the contrary started to run. Minge
fired and the bullet passed through Smiths
bowels and also broke his arm. Smith was
rs years Of age, a native of this city.