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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-05-13

Andrew McLuckie and Alice McLuCkie.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Patch Grove Pointers.

(Received toolate for publication last week.
There have been number of re-
movals from town this spring and
among them the Pond. Gould and
Kompt families The Kompts will be
very much missed as both Mr.. and
Mrs Kompt were very efficient in
church work
The basket sociable Friday night
for the benefit of church janitor was
cutie success.
Measles are in four or five families
and getting nicely scattered; they are
oi mild torn. hence none try to
avoid exposure.
Dogs are getting more numerous
than desirable If ones siumbers are
easily disturbed In Japan ii mar
owns a dog and it disturbs the neigh
bors through the night the penalty i:
wears labor BY the owner of the
dog for the man whose slumber il
disturbed.
Theo. Hope mas taken the contrac
for carving mail to Wyalusing. Mis-
Lulu started out bright and earl,
Monday morning to make the frs
trip.
The time for testing the countr,
roads is at hand and it is usually
very trying time for team and team
ster, Isn't it about time to discar
the method now in practice OF repair
ing roads and try something NOR
rational than working on them an
never meuding theme
School opened Oh Monday for th
last term OF the year. The attend
auce is too small to require the aid {
an assistant 81 l. ID. Shuttlewort
conducts the work alone.
Miss Bessie Gilmore has a positio
in the Feunimore school where she b
ran work on the 20 inst.
Wallace Goodman i repairing an
having papered his frame house f
the use of the new cheesemaker who
A. Il. Allen has hired for the summ'
work. Frank Amber is the butte
maker at present. Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Pleasant RIdae.

Received too late for publication last week
| We are all looking for spring
weather.
The early spring birds have not
much to rejoice about so far.
Farmers are getting anxious to get
to work their farms.
Wood saving is about finished in
this vicinity.
Vim. Cornwall has been drilling
wells for our neighbors Of late and has
| just finished one for Thomas Grimes
and will soon complete one for n. H.
Suite
Messrs. Naumann and Shepard de-
livered cattle to A. +. Lewis Of Lam
caster Monday.
James Ginger met with an accident
Monday while driving CAD with a
pick, bruising his hand badly.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Pagel while re-
turning from church last Sunday their
team took fright and became unman-
ageable ard TO save themselves Mr..
Pagel turned the frightened horses
into a fence. They got through very
luckily considering the place and
their situation. Mr.. Pagel received
no injury but Mrs. Pagel received
severe bruise about the shoulder and
arm The team was not hurt but the
buggy was total wreck.
Mrs. Mankel is slowly recovering
from her last sickness.
Earnest Mclean goes to work at
VIM. Schuppener's of Sitter this
week. We are sorry to have Ern 90
so far and not stay with US. Good
luck to you till we meet again
Some of the Modern Woodman from
the Ridge visited the Beetown camp
on Saturday last and report Jolly |
good time and speak good word for
that camp for the neighborly treat
ment they enjoyed. We will come
again.
So far as are known there are quite |
a number of candidates for the town
offices this spring For chairman.
VIM. Gates, VIM. Miller W. w. Ward |
and Geo. Parkins; assessor. John !
Burns, s. f. Belscamper and Eadus
clerk. James Hayden, r. 5. |
Morse, w. G. Beers and some are ask !
ing John Mankel to accept the nomi- I
nation OF supervisor but has not de- /
cided for John is not looking for an
office. Let the people decide is what
he says.
There is a vote TO be taken to buy /
or build a town hall this election BE
sure and be in town to vote on this
question,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Gin Residence for sale.

Having purchased property else
where I will sell my residence situated
at PIP North Adams ST.. two blocks
northeast Of Court house square.
The house Is large and commodi-
Gus. the barn aud other ontbuildings
are convenient and in excellent CON
dition and the Sour lots comprised
render it avery pleasant and desirable
residence located close 10 the business
portion Of the city. This property
win be sold much below its real val
ne. Terms easy. Call and look over
the premises and satisfy Yourself
If CHAS. II NNE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Grnln-n Hrings Relief

to the coffee driuker Coffee drinking isa
habit that is universally INDUCED in and
almost universally injurious. Have you
tried Grain-O. 1t is almost like coffee but
the effects are just to the opposite. Coffee
upsets the stomach. ruins the digestion
effects the heart and disturbs the whole
nervous system. Grain-O tones up the
stomach. aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves There is nothing but nourishment
in Grain-O Il can't be otherwise Is and
D cents
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O II is a delicious sppetizing.
nourishing food drink TO take tn place of
Gomez Sold by all grOcers and J. Ied by all
VINO nave used il because whf / properly
prepared il tastes like the fines coffee but
Is free from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and str .ngthens the
nerves. 1t is not a sIimular but health
builder. and children as wei as adults. can
drink il with great beneft. Costs about i
as much as coffee Is and y cents
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06

FoR SAIE: 4 fine house and lot
within two blocks Of the court house
park. For particulars inquire at the
Herald office in Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
TOWN BOARDS REPORT
A Detailed Statement of the
Towns Finances.

The undersigned toxin board Of the town Of
lancaster Grant county, Wisconsin, respect
fully submit the following report, stating ln
audited during the fiscal year ending March
1899
CASH RECEIVED.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06

AsTo EI A.
-. 1Ihs kad iog hays ANsyS Bought
Sisa q &1HAIzze<
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06

Total balances ON hand. Dollars 22s6 %
and agreeing with cash balance In hands of
town treasurer as shown above.
All of which Is respectfully submitted.
Vim. T.. WEBB.
THOS. TUCkWOOD.
VIM. T.. RICHARDSON.
J Town BOARD OF the Town OF Lancaster
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09

later! He bankers after Nassau but re-
member my cousin in England, lie has
claims which cannot he overridden,'
Selpdorf remained respectfully silent for
a short time. revolving the extremely inn
portant admission with regard to the second
claimant to the heritage OF the duchy, which
the duke in his excitement had made.
The first and simpler plan OF persuadinS
the duke TO enter into an understanding
with Germany, to the effect hat she should
enjoy the revcrsion OF Nassau in exchange
for the payment of a secured annuity, was
plainly hopeless. 1t now remained to put
in train the second scheme, which contained
elements Of infinitely greater danger.
Human nature is a complex thing, yet
each mans attitude of mind toward himself
is often only an extension of his attitude
Of mind toward his neighbour.
What the chancellor said to himsel TO
whltewash his conduct in his own eyes, who
can tell? The duke, old vice-sodden repro
bate as he was, had that one remnant OF
manhood left, a determination to face the
last and most absolute contingency of life
rather than sell his country.
Perhaps Selpdorf used that most guilty
of all excuses-if l do not put my hand to
this thing some one else will. Nassau must
fall sooner or later to some larger power.
May not l profit by it as we'll as another?
Did he set his house of excuse upon the
sand of a certain bitter writing? II will
persuade them" said Satan-'I will make
them two idols, which they shall call honor
and fidelity, and a law which shall be called
passive obedience. And they shall worship
these idols!' If honor, fidelity and obedi-
ence be idols, where, then, are the true gods?
ITO be Continued.)
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09

but my daughter goes" Won Elmur shot a
glance at his companion.
T repeat my own words-we do not
progress, my dear Selpdorf."
"So? Women hnesse in these affairs.
Valerie follows the custom OF her sex, and
perhaps she has become a little spoiled by
overmuch admiration. Were she ware of
your-wishes, it would solve many of the
present doubts"
ut takes two to make that especial kind
OF bargain" said Elmur, with a curious
smile, zone to ask. the other to grant. l
am prepared to ask when 1 am assured that
my request will be favorably received. An
ambassador is esteemed in Just the same
degree as the country he represents. II
his country triumphs, he triumphs also.'
In this case l might point out that
your personal success" the chancellor said
airily, would be the best, shall l say the
only possible, preliminary to the success of
the mission with which his imperial majesty
has charged you"
Elmur drew in his lips slightly. Val
erie, as the Baroness Won Elmur, was to be
her fathers guaranty for the future! AL
though Elmur's desires lay in the same
direction, Selpdorf's fnsistence was most
unpalatable to the German minister.
81 am ready to lay myself at mademoiselle's
feet he said aloud, "but there is always
the picturesque young captain of the guard
"Unziar? 1 can positively reassure your
eScellency on that point"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09

a rough English Good night as he passed.
Presently R~allywood followed him until
they came out into an open country road
where the biting tsa met them full face.
This tsa is deadly Quioki What is It
you have to tell me7" said Counsellor's
voice"
Rallywood answered in a few rapid sem
fences.
Yes. ! fancied something of the kind was
due. What an inestimable blessing 1t is
that such women as the Countess sagan
exist to satisfy diplomatic curiosity. We
must find out the precise limits OF the Ger
man game at the castle Of Sagan. 1t is
lucky for you, John, my son, that your
duty as a Maasaun soldier to the Maasaun
nation and as an Englishman to your own
run in this instance on the same lines"
They always will"
Don't be too sure OF thatl There may
come a day when your public and your
private honor will stand face to face, hope
lessly irreconcilable. What them"
When anything so extremely awkward
comes to pass l suppose l shall have to
make UP my mind on the subject" replied
Hollywood with a lazy yawn. ''In the mean
time 1t is too much trouble. Just at pres
ent my part is simple and l look for the
game to turn in our favor"
Counsellor stood still, as II in considera-
ton, for a minute.
The stake may seem to be a small one
just this useless scrap Of country" he said
at length, "but the issues are far-reaching
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09

would have been to ALLEVIATE England At
the convenient moment"
a that might have been true''-Elmur
shrugged his shoulders; "unluokily we must
face things as they actually are
Even now Rallywood has his uses. The
guard is composed of the flower OF our no.
bility-they are not to be tempted. At least
that is my opinion. although 1 believe
Count Sagan holds differently. But this
Hollywood is a soldier of fortune, a mer-
cenary. You perceive?'
Elmur stroked his chin obviously.
II am very much afraid he belongs TO
the wrong breed. However, l would wish
to point out that 1t will be essential to
carry through this. matter quickly.
II the duke can be persuaded to
accept the scheme of reversion, the
whole arrangement would be completed be-
fore the world was the wiser"
ut is the simplest plan, and therefore the
best. But what will England say? Counsellor
is here, that in itself speaks"
Neither England nor the good Counsellor
can touch an accomplished fact. As they
say in their own idiom: Possession is nine
parts OF the law 1t remains with us to
make the fact"
S%elpdorf rose.
your excellency will excuse me. It is
time TO start for the palace. Today his high
ness, the duke, holds a review OF the guard.
| will IL possible sound him on the subject
which interests us both. Should that fail,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09

we must consider the alternative scheme"
Half an hour later the two men met again
as they dismounted in the court yard of the
palace. They approached each other
courteously.
There stands the real obstacles to our
success" said Elmur in a low tone.
Selpdorf followed the German minister's
glance. Standing there, in the freight of
the guard room, was the tall figure of
Anthony Unfair, waiting with naughty stiff
ness for the appearance of the duke.
His highness, gentlemen, the Maasaun
guard" went on Elmur with a bitter sneer,
''the impersonation OF an arrogant mill
tarism!'
"Seven-to be counted with" corrected
Selpdorf gently. 'The other, the eighth
Has the initial fault of nationality. How
ever, he goes to Sagan."
The mist cleared as the sun rose higher,
until by noon the sky was of a pale radiant
blue, laced with a delicate broid-
cry Of white wind scattered clouds. Look
ing westward the dark river wound away to
the sea, ringed here and there by the highly
decorated bridges of light-toned granite
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09
CHAPTER VIII.


auest1On OF the uu8ru.
The really great strategist is not the man
who loves an intricate plot. His method
Is sfmple-he eliminates.
On a certain cold morning, when the sun
shone pinkly through a sea haze over the
glittering roofs of Revonde, a review of the
guard, and of a few regiments that hap
pened to be stationed within a short dis
lance of the capital, was to be held, in
honor OF the dukes birthday, on the spa
cious parade ground of the guard, which
occupied the whole of a small plateau lying
high between the beetling hills behind the
barracks.
Baron Won Elmur paid an early visit to
the chancellor on his way to the review, and
found M. Selpdorf, though brisk and urbane
as ever, a little difficult.
1--WE do not progress, monsieur" Elmur
was saying.
What would you, my dear baron? We
have so many obstacles in our path" an
swered the other, struggling his shoulders
good -humoredly.
Elmur leaned his elbow on the table.
81 know that delay can conduce to no
good end" he said. you have agreed that
a certain course is desirable no less for
your country than mine"
"Have / agreed to that proposition? Not
alUOReLntT! htmtInptI, J. cdhhoI pO ga
pected to see with German eyes"
Even to the most patriotic Maasaun 1t
must be evident that sooner or later the
state must fall to us. 1t is merely a ques-
ton of time"
'"The time has already been long" said
the chancellor, softly.
For an excellent reason; because we
have not always been, as now, a huge bulk.
The bulk of the new empire must by force
of gravitation attract all the smaller bodies
round It to itself. 1t is by a miracle only
that Nassau has stood alone so long"
"And by another miracle she might go on
standing alone a little longer"
This is not the age of miracles, my
friend"
Il remember also something which your
excellency forgets.' said Selpdorf, with a
touch of sadness in his voice, that there
have been Selpdorfs helping in this miracle
of the independence of NASSAU for genera
tons"
Elmur altered his attitude with open i'm
patience.
"You are a far-sighted patriot, mon
sieur. 1t is needless to repeat that II
Nassau Joins the confederation of the en-
| pire nv her own act she will do so on very
different terms TO any which could pos
sibly be conceded to a state that had forced
upon us the unpleasant necessity or
coercion. Remember Frankfurt! She paid
for her obstinacy. Whereas We are pre-
pared to deal generously toward those VINO
cast in their lot with ours, Besides ne
added Significantly, II am urging you to
consult not only the interests OF NASSAU
but your own Also .
"rhey are the same. and It is difhcult
IN know where our true interest lies" said
selpdorf. thoughtfully. "Do you go to the
castle OF Sagan next week.
The abrupt change OF subject seemed TO
have its effect upon Elmur. He turned
away from the table, crossed his legs and
lit a cigarette in a l~eisurely manner before
he ans
Yes. and you, monsieur"
81 have no inclination for these gayetiesi
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09
The Englishman-Rally-

"Unziar? No! The Englishman-Rally-
wood"
"Rallywood?" said the chancellor in very
real surprise, what of him."
Nothing, beyond the fact that he has an
aptitude for challenging fate. Such men
dazzle the eyes, and are consequently apt
to be dangerous. Why has he been placed
in the guard?"
81 placed him there to serve our mutual
convenience" replied Selpdorf. HE is an
Englishman, with his full share of English
intolerance and courage. On the other
hand, the guard resent the intrusion OF for
eigners, neither are they-mild-mannered."
Elmur considered.
THE chances were in favor of trouble GER
tainly. Had there been trouble Hollywood
might have disposed of some Of our chief
difficulties for u.s." he remarked, with a
cynical smile.
"He might also have been disposed of him
self" said Selpdorf, land he is the one
human being for whom the good Counsellor
has the slightest regard. In politics it is
necessary to consider the personal equation.
To touch Counsellor in his weakest point
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09
Of Preceding Chapters.

NASSAU Is a little duchy IN Europe which
has thus far maintained its inde-
pendence because of the jealousies
of the large surrounding countries.
International affairs are now, now
ever. at a critical stage, and the little state
seems about to be swallowed up. erman
Is represented at Revonde, the capital, by
one OF her shrewdest statesmen, Baron Won
Elmur. England's influence is felt to be
great, and the presence of Major Counsellor
means much. 1t was through Counsellor
that John Hollywood, a fellow countrymao'
had served seven years in the Nassau from
tier cavalry. Rallywood Is about to resign
his commission when Selpdorf. the chan
cellor and imam of the hour sends for MN
and makes him a Gentleman of the Guard.
During the visit to the palace R~allywood
meets Won Elmur and Valerie Selpdorf,,. the
.hancellor's daughter. The Gentlemen OF inc
Guard object to the appointment OF Haliy,
wood, and Unziar one of the leaders ana II
suitor for Valerie's hand, insists on settllhg
the affair of honor involved. Hollywood
gives him the opportunity at the palace
ball, wins the toss, but gives first shot to
Unziar. Unziar misses and ~RallyWooo
hurries TO an engagement with. Valerie for
the last dance. Wallenloup, the comman.
der. gives Hollywood the badge of the
Guard, and the palace guests overwhelmed
the young Dnglishman with congratuia-
lions,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09
For Had CompIcxious.

redness and roughness of the skin, yellow.
oily, notify skin. red, rough hands and
shapeless nails dry, thin falling hair, dand-
ruff and irritated scalps and simple baby
blemishes. Cuticura Soap is truly wonderful.
Because of it's delicate emolient properties
derived from Cuticura, the great skin cure
and purest emolients, it is the most soothing,
cooling and purifying application for sum-
mer rashes, tan, sunburn, chafings. inilam-
nations undue or offensive persperation and
many other sanative uses, as well as the
purest and sweetest of toilet bath and
nursery soaps.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09

and therefore all Europe is taking a hand in
the game. How will 1t end? / don't know.
The fates shuttle and men handle the cards,
but God cuts! Thirty years experience has
taught me that. / didn't believe it once
/ do now"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09

The architect and his friend the
h-;Ider WEI ling ho"k tn me
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-09

AT the close Of formal dinners in Japan
the guests are presented with any portion
of the meal they may fail to cat How.
ever great or small the amount they may
fail % eat. II is carefully wrapped up for
them and they are expected TO take it
home with them. The unique custom
was followed al official dinners until
short time ago. when il was discontinued,
hut the withdrawal Of government exam
pie has not materially affected the prac-
tice. The plan has been followed for
many years and it is difficult 10 place its
origin.
Peculiar as the custom is, II is not
without lis attractive features. The hus-
band who stays ont late atnight can pave
the way to wifely pardon with the neat
and tempting parcel under his arm. The
impecunious or temporarily embarrassed
can hold out enough to tide them over
several hungry days. The indulgent
I father or mother can pass the sweets and
carry them home to their children. Half
dozen satisfactory combinations can be
worked on the plan.
There may be all kinds OF elaborate
courses at dinner that one does not care
for, but the mental struggle of saying no
is not half 50 hard when you known you
will get chance to carry the food off and
either give it TO your children, feed it to
your dogs and cats or distribute tamong
your friends The Japanese practice is
all that could he expected. Each kind
Of food is kept in separate parcel, and
at the close Of the dinner the share Of
each guest is nude up in neat and
artistic bundle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-09

There have been manly odd friendships
between mnn md animals. but perhaps
the struhgcSi pet ever kept says London
Chums, was a wasp which Sir john Lub-
book caught in the Spanish Pyrcnces.
lie began by teaching II 10 take lis
meals on his hand, and although the tiny
creature was at first shy Of going through
its table d'hotc on such an unusual fes-
tive board, in very short time it grew
to expect to be fed in that way.
Sir John preserved this pet with the
greatest Of care. True, ii stung him
once. but then it had every excuse foi
doing 50. Sir John vas examining it on
railway journey, and the door being
opened BY ticket collector, he nncerc-
noliiously stuffed the wasp intu bottle
and the outraged Spaniurl. not feeling
quite at home during the process, gave
him a gentle reminder as TO the proper
way to treat guest.
The wasp was pet in every sense OF
the word, and became SO fond Of its own
er that it allowed itself to be stroked II
enjoyed civilization for nine months
when it fell i'll, and although Sir john
did all he could to ,rolong its life, It
died Many wasps have been under Sin
Johns observation, but he has never huJ
another pet like this one.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-09

A New Orleans paper the other day
gave an account Of conductor on one of
the street cars who refused to accept FIVE
coppers as fare from passenger. Con-
duciors IN Now York City have not quite
reached that point. but ii looks could kill
many poor woman who lahoriously
hunts up the stray pennies in her purse
and calmly tenders them to the waiting
conductor she would have been dead long
ago.
Why are conductors so averse TO re-
ceiving pennies? The principal reason
is that pennies will not be taken from the
men at the auditors office. Conductors
cannot turn them in as part Of their ne
ceipts.
Many colored persons consider pennies
unlucky. saw an old southern nanny
demonstrate with conductor because he
gave her five pennies in change, and
when he refused to take them back she
threw them on the seat and left them be-
hind her when she left the car.
Many actors and actresses also look
upon pennies as bringing them bad luck
and often throw them away.