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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Ingenious Expediept.

A local correspondent says that the
other day friend of his brought him
a chunk of ice which he threw into
his jar. But here was a difficult prob
lem for him. The quantity of water
was too great to be sufficiently cooled
by that piece, which was melting as
fast as our correspondent was himself
doing in tears. At last highly val
ued friend OF his-who had spent the
best portion Of his life in scientific re-
searches on the most original lines
came to his rescue and, after mature
reflection, was of opinion that the best
way out Of the difficulty would be to
evaporate the greater portion Of aqua
by heating while the ice would surely
cool the remaining quandty.-Lahore
Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
RELIGIOUS READING.
RELIGION AND REFORMS ALL
OVER THE WORLD.
Christian Endeavor Topics--The Two
Words ~ The Derelict - Proportion In
Life - Pain as Friend - Help One
Another.
The Two Words.

One day harsh word. rashly said,
Upon an evil journey sped,
And like sharp and cruel dart.
1t pierced fond and loving heart,
1t turned friend into a foe.
And everywhere brought pain and woe.
A kind word followed it one day,
Flew swiftly on it's blessed way;
1t healed the wound, it soothed the
pain,
And friends of old were friends again;
1t made the hate and anger cease,
And everywhere brought joy and peace.
But yet the harsh word left trace
The kind word could not quite efface,
And though the heart its love regained,
Il bore scar that long remained;
Friends could forgive but not forget,
Or lose the sense of keen regret.
Oh, II we would out learn to know
How swift and sure our words can go.
How would we weigh with utmost care
Each thought before it sought the air.
And only speak the words that move
Like white-winged messengers of love.
j. E. Die Renga.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
WOMAN.

A woman who dresses in hurry al
ways puts too much powder on the end
of her nose.
Every woman thinks that when she
is dead and her husband has married
again he will begin to appreciate her.
From the Atchison Globe: A wom-
an who can make good jelly is greater
tnan a woman who can make good
speech.
The man who has had to pay for a
daughters procession wedding doesn't
think there is any great disgrace in an
elopement.
Out here in the West the marvel IL
that Eastern women continue to wear
dresses cut low in the neck after they
have passed forty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Illuminating Windows.

Modern "sky-scrapers' have necessi-
tated the use of new kind OF window
pane. The lower rooms in such build
ings are frequently very gloomy be-
cause their windows open only upon
well-like areas and canon-like streets
To save, or supplement, the use Of ar
tifcial light in such rooms, window
panes have been invented consisting oil
glass plates covered with prisms whose
angles are so calculated that the light
falling upon them from above is turned
into the center and corners of the
room, instead Of reaching only the floor
close to the windows. Another form OF
pane consists of overlapping strips OF
glass, so placed as to reflect light into
the room.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Pain as q Friend.

Pain is a friend rather than a foe.
1t stands between extremes OF life and
death, calling us ever toward life. 1t
ceases when its warning has stirred
the soul to thought and remedy, and
brought back health, or it ceases when
the battle is lost. Like fire bell, il
stops when the fire is put out or burned
out. Let us not resent it. 1t has a
kind heart, though its hands hurt. An
engineer does not like to see red fleg,
and yet he is only too glad to see it.
That we may know the truth, and SO
be made free from ignorance and peril,
is part of the mission of pain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
GETTING ABOUT PARIS.
r'he Street Cars and Omnibuses OF the
City and the Rates of Fares.

City and the Rates OF kares.
The means of passenger transit in
Paris is something that will interest a
great many people the coming year, in
view of the throngs that will visit the
exposition. 1t is effected by electro
city, steam, compressed air and horse
power. There are three tramway lines
serving Paris and the suburbs, and ON
nibuses are generally used throughout
the city. One Of the aforementioned
tram lines belongs to the Compagnie
Generate des Omnibus, and the other
two are practically controlled by the
same company; so that it can be said
to have monopoly of the entire pas
senger transit, exclusive Of cabs and
carriages. 1t is a stock company, or
ganized in 1855, having obtained from
the city the exclusive right to transport
passengers from one point to another
in the city of Paris. The concession
expires on the 31st of May, 1910. The
omnibuses are of two sizes, and drawn
by two or three horses, respectively.
The smaller model is arranged for rs
to 80 places GA outside, IA inside and
two on the platform). The larger
model affords accommodations for 20
on top and 20 inside, including four on
platform. The fare on the top is 10
confines (near 3 cents); inside and on
platform, 80 centimes (nearly 6 cents).
The payment of the last mentioned
fare entities the passenger to a cor
respondence" or transfer ticket to an
other connecting or intersecting line.
No passengers are taken on when the
places are filled, either at station or
en- route. At the starting points num-
bered tickets are handed to the pas
sengers, and when there are more than
enough to fill one conveyance the pre-
cedence is given to those holding the
first numbers. The next omnibus or
car starting begins with the number
last uncalled on the previous vehicle.
The same system prevails at the fixed
stations en- route for vacant places.
No standing in the aisle is allowed. The
statistics for 1896 show the number of
passengers carried as follows: SO lines
of omnibuses (26 to 80 places. 50,O30,-
034 IA lines Of omnibuses Gao places,
79,349, 631; lines of steam tramways,
1852 800; 20 lines of horse tramways,
1926; lines of compressed air
and electricity, 1O,7O5,S4O; total. 24O,-
040,291. The distances traversed by
the divers lines vary from about two
miles to little over four miles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

1t seems, after all, that in spite of
the confusion of architectural styles
and the self-confessed ugliness of sky
scrapers, the prospects for American
architecture are by no means so dark
as certain native critics have insisted.
Leopold Gmelin, formerly instructor
at the Art Industrial schools at Karls-
ruhe and Munich, editor of Kunst und
Handwerk, and a recognized authority,
contributes to a recent issue of the Fo-
rum an article in which he declares
that the change in the conditions of
american architecture since the close
OF the last decade "has created com
plete revolution in German profession
al circles regarding the status in Amer
lea of this branch OF the art"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Effect of the Scandal.

The savages were not little dis
turbed by the report that the mission
board would. perforce, reduce ex-
penses.
I'VE hope they won't send US canned
or refrigerated missionaries" they
said, as with one voice.
1t was thus apparent that the army
scandal had penetrated even to that
remote shore-Detroit Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.
Beautiful Gown for a Miss-Tho Latest
Blouse from Paris-Mndew and Other
Stains-For Stoop shouiders-Toilet
Hints-Our Cooking school
Old Letters.

The house was silent, and the light
Was fading from the western glow;
l read, till tears had dimmed my sight,
Some letters written long ago.
Inc voices that have passed away,
The faces that have turned to mold, {.
Were round me in the room to-day
And laughed and chatted as of old.
The thoughts that youth was wont to
think.
The hopes now dead forevermore,
Came from the lines of faded ink
AS sweet and earnest as of yore.
| laid the letters by and dreamed
The dear dead past to life again:
The present and its purpose seemed
A fading vision full of pain.
Then, with sudden shout of glee,
The children burst into the room,
Their little faces were to me
AS sunrise in the cloud of gloom.
The world was full of meaning still.
For love will live though loved ones die:
l turned upon life's darkened hill
And gloried in the morning sky.
IF. G. Scott in Boston Transcript.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
This Is Awful.

II discovered peculiar thing in my
room last night" said the snake editor.
kissing bug. l suppose" said the
horse reporter.
mo; it had four legs and only one
foot" replied the S. e.
Been mixing your drinks again.
eh?" queried the equine authority.
What was it, anyway"
"A bed" answered the other, as he
winked knowingly at the Office cat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Help One Another.

Let US help one another. This little
sentence should be written on every
heart, stamped on every memory. 1t
should be the golden rule practiced not
only in every household. but through
out the world. BY helping one another
we not only remove thorns from the
pathway. and anxiety from the mind,
but we feel sense of pleasure in our
hearts. knowing that we are doing a
duty to fellow-creature. A helping
hand or an encouraging word is no loss
to us, yet it is benefit to others. Who
has not felt the power of this little
sentence? Who has not needed the
encouragement and care of a kind
friend? How soothing when perplex-
ed with some task that is mysterious
and burdensome, to feel a gentle hand
on your shoulder and hear a voice
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Great improvement in public roads is
sure to attend and follow the multiple
cation OF automobiles. One writer pre-
diets that before the end of 1900 the
total mileage Of macadam and asphalt
will be increase by fully 100 per cent"
More than $SOO,OOO,OOO is said to be
pledged already to the manufacture of
this class Of vehicles. Till the storage
battery is perfected and cheapened, the
means Of propulsion are practically
limited to gas engines and petroleum
products.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

whispering: do not feel discouraged
II see your trouble-let me help you. !"
What strength is inspired-what hope
created-what sweet gratitude is felt.
and the great difficulty is dissolved as
the dew beneath the sunshine! Let us
help one another by endeavoring to
strengthen and encourage the weak, and
lifting the burden of care from the
weary and oppressed; that life may
glide smoothly on, and the fount OF
bitterness yield sweet waters, and He
whose willing hand is ever ready to aid
US will reward our humble endeavor,
and every good deed will be as bread
cast upon the waters, to return after
many days." if not to us to those we
loye.-Angelus.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Wireless telegraphy across the At
lantic is to be tried by Sig. Marconi
At present the inventor is in Rome
negotiating with the Italian admiralty
regarding the adoption of the system
by that branch Of the Italian service
The experiments which have been
made indicate that wireless biography
is easily practicable, but tina. in its
present condition of development it
cannot be relied on for the severely
practical work that the wire insures.
A train dispatcher could not under
take to time trains by it. Two CO.
operating military columns could not
depend upon it for communication.
War vessels at sea might find it hep
ful, but could not make it their sole
reliance. The objection that messages
transmitted by a wireless system cou' d
be received by others than those to
whom they are sent amounts to little.
The same is true of the ordinary tie e.
graph wire. AS a rule secret messages.
even in the mails. are written in
cipher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

The jams Of India agree with the
Buddhists in disallowing those Brah-
manical ceremonies which involve the
destruction of life. Being rigid vege-
tarians, they take extreme pains not
to injure any living creature. They
may drive a snake out of the house,
but they spare its life. A rajah or
prince Of this persuasion says: 1--WE
endeavor to avoid even green vege-
tables, under the idea that cutting the
plant may hurt it. We would not
needlessly pluck leaf from a tree, lest
the tree should possibly feel pain
Similar was the superstition of kin
dergartner, who taught the children
that when it was necessary to pull up
garden weeds, they should be carefully
replanted in some other place!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
No More Tonic Needed.

Mrs. Smith (thoughtfully) - I'm
afraid shall have to stop giving Rob-
by that tonic the doctor left him.
Mr.. Smith (anxiously)-Why, isn't
he any better?
Mrs. Smith-Oh. yes, But he has slid
down the banisters six times this
morning, broken the hall lamp, two
vases, jug and looking-glass, and |
don't feel as if l could stand much
more.-Tit-Bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
A Kruger story.

President Kruger recently refused an
interview to celebrated Englishman,
who thereupon sent back word that he
must see him: that he was no ordi-
nary person; that. in fact, he was a
member OF the house of lords. The
servant went away and returned with
the message: The president says he
cannot see you, and adds that he is a
cattle herder."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
a Last Resort

Boston Traveller: Maud-"Dick pro-
posed to me last night"
Ella-"What did you tell him."
Il said he had better ask mamma,
and what do you think the wretch
said?"
Goodness knowsi'
HE said he asked her already, and
she wouldn't have him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Ordinary cases are benefited should
the victim sleep with only one small.
fiat pillow; walk straight, hold the
head erect and expand the chest.
keeping the eyes on a level with peo-
rle's faces, and not dropped in the
dust. Women should, as gymnastic
exercise, walk about the room with a
book balanced on the head, and read
from book that is open on bracket
on the wall slightly above the head. so
that the chin must be held well up to
see the lines.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

A stoop mas many causes. There is
the student stoop. brought on by por-
ing over books; the writer's stoop.
brought about by bending over a
desk, and short and weak sight
causes a disposition TO round shout
.ders. says an exchange. Again, a
weakness OF the system often brings
about this state of things. in which
case physician should be consulted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
The Man who Would Be Boss.

Chicago News: Put me in Wash
ington," said the egotist, "and I'd show
you how to run the Philippines"
1.-THE Philippines don't rum replied
the bystander. Its the Filipinos that
run; but you couldn't run them by
staying in Washington; you'd have to
go to the front"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Egg vermicellI.

Boil five eggs until hard Separate
the whites and yolks. Chop the whites
very fine and rub the yolks through a
sieve. Boil pint of milk, and thicken
with tablespoonful of corn starch.
Salt and pepper to taste. To this add
the chopped whites. Have ready five
pieces of toast; pour the mixture over
them, and over all sprinkle the yolks.
This is very attractive dish for
luncheon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

More pianos were shipped from Chi
cago to the west and southwest in the
last three months than in three years
preceding. The great crops OF last
year paid off large per cent OF the
farm mortgages. This years prosper
ity adds long-desired luxuries. The
progression is in the right direction.
Pianos ornament homes that are paid
for; they disfgure many home that
Is not.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
A Hindu Bride.

When a Hindu woman is married
she wears upon her neck the tall. a
jewel set in gold. and sign of being
in the marriage state. The placing of
this jewel upon the neck of the bride
forms part of the most important rite
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

wit, bright, rapid and blasting as the
lightning, strikes and vanishes in an
instant; humor, warm and ell-embra-
cling as the sunshine, bathes its object
in a genial and abiding light.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
SIx-YEAR-OLD.
Girl Swlms "A Mile In Remarkably Fast


Time.
Chicago Chronicles: Little six-year-
old May HUM proved herself one of
the greatest Juvenile swimmers in the
world at the north side natatorium.
She swan a mile in 1:07:17 3-5. The
girl made worlds record, for no child
has ever accomplished the feat before
in such short time. The child is not
large for her age, nor does she seem
to have muscles developed to a much
greater extent than other girls as
young as she, but it is the opinion of
all that If she keeps at the game she
will in time be one of the greatest fe-
male swimmers in the world. George
Gaidzik lowered another world s
mark for boys under 16 years old when
he swan two miles in 1:12:15. The
record was formerly held by Ralph
Uhlendorf, who made the same dis
lance in 1:14:29 3-5. Other good per-
formances by juveniles were as follows:
Walter Horn, IL years old, two miles
in1:25:54; Lottie Mayer, u years old,
two miles in 1:40; Charles Arens, II
years old, one and a half miles in
1:13:54; Arthur Gaidzik, IL years old,
one and half miles in lis, and Rob-
ert Arens, 9 years old, one and a hall
miles in 1:S5.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
At the Health Resort.

This new man wants a room to
himself; he says he has nervous pros
tration."
well, give him No. 20. at IS day
that will either kill or cure him"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Scrambled Eggs,

Break eight eggs in bowl and beat
gently until the yolks are broken. Melt
a tablespoonful of drippings in fry
ing pan and when hot turn in the eggs.
Stir constantly until they are set and
serve Immediately.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Jinks-'I want to get warrant foi
that circus manager" Magistrate
ION what grounds?" Jinks-'On tn,
circus grounds. There's where the
trouble began"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

NO one ever heard of appendicitis re-
sulting from diet of sour grapes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

A miss may be as good as mile, but
with designing widow in the race a
man is safer at two miles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Butter half dozen cups, break a
fresh egg into each, set in steamer of
boiling water until the whites are
cooked. Serve at once in the cups.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

"A book may be as great thing as
a battle.-Disraeli.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Omelet.

Separate the whites and yolks OF
twelve eggs. Beat the yolks light and
add to them one teacupful of sweet
milk; season to taste with salt and pep
per. Lastly add the whites beaten I'M
til stiff. Pour into hot, well-greased
frying pan and set over the fire until
/. becomes firm. Then set 1t in the
oven for few minutes to brown. 1t
should be very light and spongy.
Deviled Eggs.
Shave fourth of pound OF cheese
fine; spread the cheese in the bottom
of a well-buttered shallow baking dish,
spread the cheese in the bottom with
bits Of butter; sprinkle with salt and
cayenne. Break six eggs on a plate
and slip on top of the dish. Mix a tea
spoonful of French mustard with half
cup of cream and pour over. Set in a
quick oven for ten minutes and serve
hot
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Brains count" says a college presi-
dent. OF course they do, but some
times they get pretty badly mixed up
in their figuring.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Mules in the Transvaal are bringing
500 each. 1t is hoped that this will
not lead any diplomat to make an ass
OF himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

When a woman doesn't want to ex-
press her opinion in words she merely
shrugs her shoulders, and that set
ties 1t.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Fortune gives to many too much,
but to no one enough.-German Prov
erb.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

When a man neglects his duty he
always says 1t resulted from his abb
sent-mindedness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Justice consists mainly in the grant
ing to every human being due aid in
the development of such faculties as ii
possesses for action and enjoyment,
taking most pains with the best mate
rial
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Revenge may be sweet, but overin-
diligence in sweet things makes
trouble.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

About the time mans argument is
exhausted he begins to lose interest in
the subject.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

Put Yourself in His Place" Is the
ofhce-seekers favorite novel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Mothers
Friend

will do for every woman what 1t did for the
Minnesota mother who writes the above let
ter. Not to use it during pregnancy Is a
mistake to be paid for IN pain and suffering.
Mothers Friend equips the patient with a
strong body and clear intellect, which IN
turn are impaired to the child. It relaxes
the muscles and allows them to expand. II
relieves morning sickness and nervousness.
1t puts all the organs concerned in perfect
condition for the final hour, so that the actual
labor is short and practically painless. Dan
ger of rising or hard breasts is altogether
avoided, and recovery is merely matter Of
few days.
Druggists sell Mothers Friend for 81 bottle.
The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Send for our frae illustrated hoot
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

No one knows the weight Of anothers
burden.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

A man may care but little for social
recognition. but he draws the line at
being cut by barber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
Snakes tn Snare

Brazil will exhibit 500 varieties OF
serpents at the Paris display in 1900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28

The man who hes.tates before reply
Ing to query is always doubted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-28
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Cupped Eggs.

Here are a few good and simple rec
ipes for the use OF eggs: