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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

ter of Col. Grooms 1t was wrapped
in banner that the ladies of Queens
borough presented to one of the mil
itary companies. When the great or
ator unfurled the new flag he found
another old battle-stained flag beneath
it and inside of this was the sword.
When Senator Crittenden slowly un-
ans gathered about it with uncovered
heads. Tears were streaming over
the patriotic orators face, and it was
several moments before he could find
words to express his feelings. He had
recognized torn, bloodstained ban
ner of the revolution.
Col. Grooms, who presented the
sword TO Capt. Holmes, said that it
had been bequeathed to him by Will
liam o. Butler of South Carolina, an
officer of Gen. Greene's army, who had
frequently won the appreciation of the
commanding general by acts OF heroic
fearlessness in the face of the enemy.
Upon one occasion a company of Brit
ish infantry, protected by large barn,
so seriously annoyed the American
army tina it became necessary to dis
lodge them at all hazards. Realizing
that charge upon the enemy's cover
would be attended with great loss of
life, William o. Butler took a hand
grenade in one hand and a lighted
torch in the other, and squirting his
horse at the barn he threw both
through a window. The grenade ex-
ploded. and almost instantly the
structure was wrapped in flames. Gen.
Greene was so much pleased with the
heroic audacity of the gallant soldier
that he presented him with the sword
that he was wearing at the time, say
ing that Gen. Washington had given it
to him, but he only promised ito carry
it until he found a patriotic soldier
more worthy to WELD it,"
There is no method of telling any
thing about the previous history of
the sword, but a connoisseur in such
matters pronounces it one of the finest
pieces Of metal ever used by warriors
in any age, and he thinks that it has
been in use for several centuries. The
blade can be bent until the point
touches the hilt, and it is so much
worn that at least three such blades
could be thrust into the scabbard. The
scabl ard, of pure silver, which was
evidently highly ornamented, is now
almost as thin as a sheet of paper The
hilt is made of ivory, and the artistic
carvings certainly reveal the touches
of a master hand.
Capt. James L. Holmes carried the
famous sword through the old Indian
wars, and he fiourished it in the face
of the British and Indians at the battle
of the Thames, where Tecumseh fell.
1t had been loaned to him by Col
Grooms, and he never owned it until
he started to Texas to re-enforee Gen
Houston with two companies of Ken
tuckians. Capt Holmes died a short
time after the battle of San Jacinto
in Camp Johnson. On his deathbed
he presented the sword to his son, Will
liam S. Holmes.
Uncle Billy served in the Texas ar
my until the end of the war, and he
then settled on a Headlight" on the
Brazos, where he has resided until
very recently. Il have lived he says.
"in three counties, and never moved :"
In 1912 Uncle Billy went to San An
tonic and helped drive the Invading
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
A GRAND OLD MAN.
WILLIAM S. HOLMES A VETERAN
OF SAN JACINTO.
Owns the Sword of Gen. Greene-An
Interesting Relic of the Revolution in
the Possession of Veteran of San
Jacinto.
caldwell. Tex. letter.


OF the 1888 Texans that Gen. Sam
Houston led against Santa Annals vet
eran army ON the field of San Jacinto
just sixty-three years ago, not more
than half dozen were present at the
recent reunion. If Uncle Billy Holmes
of Burleson county, had been able to
carry the weight of his "a years to the
battle ground he would also have car
ried with him sword that possesses
a remarkable history, and some of the
old warriors would doubtless have rec
ognized the fine blade as the one that
was carried by Capt James l.. Holmes
of Kentucky, during the early part Of
the campaign of 1886, and after his
death by his son, William S. Holmes,
the present owner, until the end of the
war.
The history of this magnificent
weapon is we'll authenticated, at least
since revolutionary times, though the
scabbard has suffered from abrasion
until scarcely letter Of the inscrip-
ton, that at one time decorated it. can
be made out. Uncle Billy says that
when he was boy there were many
veterans Of the revolutionary army
still living in his neighborhood in
Kentucky, and that he frequently
heard these old warriors talk OF the
famous sword and confirm its history
as related by his father. He distinctly
remembers the speech that was made
by no less parsonage than Senator
John ]. Crittenden, when the sword
was presented to Capt. Holmes in 1886,
when they were starting to Texas to
Join Gen. Houston's army. The sword
was brought into the camp by daugh-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
Mr.. Lobster.

When Mr.. Lobster is a little fellow
he eats and grows as fast as he can,
just like babies of any kind, and the
first thing he knows his suit Of clothes,
which is a hard shell. is too small for
him, so he cracks it across the back
and crawls out. This is pretty hard
job, for his limbs run down deep into
the big claws, and his eyes stick out
on the ends of queer little ropes so he
can look backward and two or three
other ways at once. When his tender
body is out of the she'll he hides as
quickly as he can under the dark cor
ner of rock, for he knows that if an
other lobster comes along he will be
eaten. Maybe he lost limb or two in
getting out of his old suit, but if he
did he is not worried, but goes right
to work to grow a new one, turns his
stomach inside out and gets new lin
ing on it, and then grows new shell
IS quickly as he can.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

common entertainments, such as at
the theater, the seaside or at ordinary
receptions, yard or two of shoulder,
neck and arm are exposed needlessly
At the first night of some great opera
or play she would go with her gown
cut low, but despite the queen and the
fashions of all the world, she must say
that on some occasions this dress is
entirely out of place. Just what effect
her crusade will have is hard to pre-
dict. The queen is firmly set for the
low-necked style, and will allow no
lady to be presented at her court I'M
less so attired, yet the Duchess Of
Fife is quite leader in society. and
is supposed, in addition, to have the
sympathy of her mamma, the Princess
of Wales.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
CHINATOWNS PROFESSIONAL MURDERERS

Most of these men, however, are
towards and do their work behind
your back or in the darl- The
knife is fayorite weapon, for 1t is ST.
lent, and the crowded theater is often
the scene of the crime. When the
deed is done, dozen men accompany
ing the murderer all crowd excitedly
around the dying man and the assassin
cannot be recognized from anybody
else.
Preparatory to the killing, the pro-
fessional blood-spiller is given a de-
scription of his intended victim, and
also information as to his residence,
store or haunts. If he kills the wrong
man, of course there will be no money
forthcoming. If he is in doubt he will
walk up to the victim and openly ask
him if he is All Sing, or whatever his
name is. Sing generally says Eyes,
and that is about his last word on
earth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

The feet should be washed every
day, preferably in the morning. To put
the stockings on a foot moist and
warm from the heat of the bed is un-
healthy, and may give rise to tender
feet. Some people suffer constitution
ally from tender feet To strengthen
them the feet should be daily soaked
in alum and water, which will tend to
harden the skin. They should also be
carefully wiped, for if not made per-
fectly dry between the toes a soreness
will arise that may become very pain
full If this should occur, at once apply
carbolic ointment and put small piece
of cotton wool over the place to pre-
vent the stocking from irritating the
sore.
A simple cure for corns (only try
prevention first by wearing shoes that
fit perfectly is to bind a freshly gath
cred shiny ivy leaf round the afflicted
toe. In twelve hourse the corn will be
softened and able to be removed easily
and painlessly.
Enlarged toe joints are almost i'm
possible to cure, but to relieve the
pain, put bread poultice on each night
till it is easier, and in the day wrap
a bandage round that has been soaked
in cold water with a few drops Of
tincture of arnica. When the pain is
gone, paint the joint twice week with
iodine.
The nails Of the toes must be always
carefully tended and cut straight
across mot rounded twice a week. To
allow a ma to grow too long and get
pressed into the flesh will cause pain
and trouble that may take weeks to
overcome.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

pistol partly from choice, partly from
necessity. They read books on crime.
study new methods, new schemes for
escape and various ways of getting
rid of men. They can find nothing
else to do, and murder just suits them.
When they know they can earn $500,
or $1,000, or $1,000 for a five minutes
JOB" then their occupation is fixed
Once a murderer, always one. They
are stamped as such by their fellows,
even respected by some people, for
they are DULLES and live like princes
Some of them would just as lief die
as not, though, if they know their rel
atives are safe. Any other blood be-
side that of their family is of no more
significance to them than water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Chi, was murdered at my side one
night in the Jackson street theater;
another man was recently slaughtered
two doors from my consulate. Others
have been butchered right and left in
recent years here, and nearly every
man was the victim of trained assas-
sins.
Every few of these men are ever
caught. They know their business too
well, and are paid well for it, too.
They have no other occupation but
that of killing, and their training from
childhood up makes them veterans in
the business.
"In China a murderer's relatives are
often executed. This alone will deter
an assassin, though he cared nothing
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

1.-THE assassins know the Chinese
here are timid and peace loving. They
are never anxious to prosecute, and
often try to ''let the matter drop" The
professional takes advantage of this
also and DULLES to his hearts content.
Nine or ten months ago Kim Chi in
vited me to occupy box with him at
the theater on Jackson street. The
old story was repeated, and l saw my
friend murdered in cold blood at my
side-all for money. The assassin
knew his business, and there are a
score of just such men here yet who
are practiced in his art. They have no
grudge. Other people furnish the
grudge and the money"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
DRESS REFORM.
Duchess of Fife Endeavoring to Chan &c
a Certain Popular Fashion.

NShtdih opuiaE u dSHhOu'
The Duchess of Fife, the daughter Of
the Princess Of Wales, has undertaken
a Herculean job. 1t is nothing less
than the destruction of the English
fashion of going decolette promiscu-
ously. The English women, as Marie
Corelli remarks in Vendetta expose
themselves more than the women OF
any other civilized nation, despite their
boosted prudery. The women of wick
ed France, surprising to state, have
long since abandoned the low-necked
gown for ordinary events. Yet their
English and American sisters continue
to abbreviate their bodices at every
possible chance. The Duchess of Fife
does not frown the decolette down en-
tirely; she merely maintains that at
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
How the Syes Of Men for Hire Are Schooed and How They
Make Way With Their Victims.

in daylight unless there is money in
It," They fear nothing, and yet are the
biggest towards living. Consul Vow
tells the following story how these cut
Threats by birth are schooled into pro-
fessionals by tardy justice in Califor-
nia-where Durrant was really hanged.
From my own experience and from
what informants have told me, | am
convinced that there are at least TWEEN
ty professional murderers hiding
somewhere in Chinatown. My subjects
are afraid to show themselves on the
street.
A merchant and friend Of mine, Kim
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
A Curious Epitaph.

An epitaph, as curious in its way as
any of the quaint gravestone inscrip-
tions that have been recorded, is on a
tombstone in the cemetery of suburb
of Paris. The husband died first, and
beneath the record of his name was
placed, at his request, the line: Il am
anxiously awaiting you. July 80, 1927. .
When his widow died, forty years
afterward, the following line completed
her inscription: Here l am. SepL
8, 1867"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
"AGIN" WAITER SON.
He Had No Use for Reformers of Any
Kind.

lie hau NO Use Tor KefOrmerS or any
Kind.
Mr.. Henry Watterson OF Kentucky
was in Washington a few days ago and
his presence is responsible for a story
which has just started the rounds, says
the Washington Star. 1t has gone no
farther than Washington up to this
time, but it is safe wager at long
odds, that it will appear in Kentucky
70oR. Mr.. Watterson will probably find
It awaiting him when he returns, for
it is the kind of story that will be APP
| preciated by Kentuckians and by any
one who knows Mr.. Watterson and his
proclivities. 1t was in a restaurant. A
well-known congressman was enter
tanning a fri md from Tammany hall"
Now, this same Tammanyite was well
posted on affairs Manhattan, like the
most of his kind, and knew little of
the men and things of the inconse-
quential remainder of the country ly-
ing outside New York, which is like
all of his kind. The congressman was
pointing out to his friend several nota-
Z DtC pCloOlS III tic lCSldul ant anu Tic
Tammanyite recognized by name some
of them and some he didn't Just
about that time Mr.. Watterson en-
tered. There is Henry Watterson,"
remarked the congressman. No CLEAN
of recognition showed upon the face of
the Tammanyite. He is the great
democrat from Kentucky explained
the congressman. SOP" And he is
also the author of that famous ex-
preston, The star-eyed goddess of re-
FORM" THAT settles it wild me-"
said the Tammanyite. I'm agip all
these reformers, from Parkhurst
down" Fortunately, Mr.. Watterson
did not hear the latter remark, and
was spared the shock. shock which
| his acuuaintances appreciate. Of hear
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
ing himself classed with the reformers
of Mr.. Parkhurst's guild.
Erance,a ITsa OF TOBACCO.

1t was recently estimated by NJ. Lee
clair, the statistician, that in France
there are about 100000 smokers, and
that out of every Is smokers s smoke
the pipe, 5 the cigar, and the cigar
cite. The total consumption of cigar
cites in France during 1898 was 294
milliards, or SO7.OOOOOO day, $780,
600 an hour, $1,000 a minute and about
1900 second. All these cigarettes
placed end to end in a line would
reach 514 times around the world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
Fooled Before.

Freddy's mamma had caller one
day, who several times during her stay
said, Now, | must CO." always re-
Stunning her seat. nevertheless.
Upon another repetition of the re-
mark, Freddy said. solemnly, Don't
you believe it until she's gone, mann
ma"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

for his own life. Many of these high
binders are fugitives from justice, and
when they reach America they take
advantage of the new freedom and lib
erty; it means license to them. They
see other red-handed murderers in
California escaping the gallows; they
know lawyers are shrewd, and when
a Chinaman is to be murdered the as
sassin is sure that a big sum will be
ready for the defense if he is caught.
"These murderers are from illiterate
and criminal parents. They have no
trade, no profession, no calling but
blood They take to the knife and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
CARE OF THE FEET.
woman's Foot VIII Give an Insight
Into Her Character

woman's Foot win Give an Insight
Into Her Character.
In spite Of the advance in hygienic
knowledge, it is astonishing, il we look
around the circle to which we belong,
to find how few girls are able to walk
ten to twenty miles a day without suf-
fering some discomfort Is it not due
to neglect in the care of the feet
rather than to physical inability? Each
member Of our body receives daily at
tention. If it does not receive it it will
not be in the fit condition to do work
that it could otherwise perform with
ease.
Stockings and shoes should be of a
size that the one will not wrinkle nor
the other pinch. And do not have less
than three pairs Of boots or shoes in
use at the same time if YOU wish to be
economical. The boots for the daily
constitutional should be stout and
strong. yet comfortable, with the heels
moderately fat Immediately after
coming in for any walk let the trees
be put in the pair of shoes last worn.
especially if they are at ell damp, for
then they will dry in good shape and
will wear longer, while keeping a bet
ter appearance.
A woman's foot will generally give
us an insight to her character When
we see one slender and elegant, neatly
shod in boots of which the heels are
quite level and not trodden down on
one side, we are not far wrong in con-
occurring that the owner is a woman
particular over details and refined in
tastes. There are women in the world
who have won their husbands through
the daintiness Of their feet. This fact
should put fresh hope in her who
grieves over the plainness of her face.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Twenty professional murderers are
hiding in Chinatown, San Francisco.
That is the startling statement made
the other day by Ho Vow, the Chinese
consul Since his coming to San
Francisco men have been murdered
at his side in the theater and hacked to
pieces with pork knives a few feet
from the very door of the consulate,
SOC Stockton street, says a telegram
from that city. And every day or so
the morgue wagons and ambulances
that rattle through the dark, dirty
streets Of the yellow quarters prove
beyond question that the consul
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

knows just what he is talking about"
Mr. Vow has appealed to the police re-
peatedly, and in vain; he has used ev-
cry means in his power to stop the
blood splitting, and to pacify the turbu-
lent and bellicose factions. Perhaps
one murderer in ten runs into the arms
Of the police; the other nine do their
fiendish work, claim their blood-money
and go back under cover, The tragedy
generally ends at the morgue seldom
on San Quentin or Folsom scaffoldds
These professional assassins are
schooled for their CORY work and make
minis of money. Two Jobs" a year
will purchase the food and raiment Of
a merchant prince. They live under
ground and never show their heads
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
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But they are always moving, going
up one side and coming down the
other.
Up toward the Arc de Triumphe de
lEtoile, the motion Is slower. because
of steep rise. the black spots looking
like flies trying to catch one another
Louis Ruyl.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

the well-appointed equippage to the or
binary voiture: the swift moving auto
mobiles, the tricycles. and every now
and then the well-kept line being hrok-
en- into by the heavy and slower-mov-
ing omnibus. making patch OF light
in the continuous line OF black car
riages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

larger fish spying an opening and dart
ing through, being followed in its wake
by number of the smaller ones, grad
ually closing until it assumed its
former order. but always moving.
Such was my impression of the
Champs Elysees. with its numberless
carriages Of every description. from
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Hardacre-Zeke answered an adver-
tisement whar they said they'd send
him a church organ for a dollar.
Crawfoot-What did he get? Hard
acre-A sample copy of the New Light
marked: This is the best church or
gan published"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Lady-So you are looking for a
square meal, Ell? Tramp Nom; I'm
looking for a round one. LADY,
never heard of such a thing. Pray
what is a round meal? Tramp-one
dat hasn't any end to it. mum.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co, illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
mane1tly. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, N. z.
For sale by ali Druggists. SOC. per bottle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price Is and SOC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
just So.

a liglt-draft gunboat is TO be sent
too Honduras" remarked Mrs. Snaggs.
1t should act as sight draft on that
country's treasury to collect the Pears
indemnity" added Mr. Snaggs.-Pitts-
burg rh-c. sesa-'re' agraph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Some persons are so perverse that
they do not enjoy strawberries when
they come within their purse range.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22
A New Glass.

81 see that there has been a new class
established for the heavyweight pugil-
lists in this country" yes? How
are they classed now?" "As paper
weights. Richmond Dispatch
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

have been in an aquarium and have
stood before the large glass cases filled
with numerous fishes, watching their
manner and movement, and ] was
struck with the monotony of their mo-
tion. Continually circling through
their limited space. one following after
,be other. then at times one Of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the only
cough medicine used in my housed. G.
Albright, Mifilinburg. Pa, Dec. II, '95.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Havana, Ill, May 81, '98: Mrs. Hattie Dean
writes and says Coats Headache Capsules are
the only thing that gives her relief 10 and 25c,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

In Paraguay a gentleman is en-
joined by the laws of good society to
kiss every lady to whom he is intro
duced.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Woman's hair usually begins to grow
gray when she is about 35.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-22

Frills are so fashionable that a WON
an can he forgiven if her temper gets
rufIed at times.