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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
HABIT OF TIPPING SERVANTS.
One Instance Illustrating Its Abuses on
fhe Continent az Enrope.

tnC OouttuCnt Va AIUEoPts
A Chicago woman who recently spent
a brief season in Germany speaks in
terms of condemnation of the custom,
almost universal there. of tipping ser
wants. The practice is not confined to
the hotels and inns, but guests at the
private houses of the rich are expected
to cross the palms of those who attend
to their wants. This woman, in relat-
ing her experiences, said: When my
visit came to an end | was in such a
dilemma as to what was the proper
thing to do in the way of feeling the
servants that after some deliberation
went to my hostess for relief, You
have such a retinue of servants l said
to her. that simply cannot fee them
all. / want you to tell me which ones
will expect a remembrance and what
amornt it ought to be-. Wbereupon
she lld me that the question had come
UP so often in this very way that she
had at last hit upon a plan which her
husband agreed was good one and
which had been in operation for long
time in their household to the entire
satisfaction of all concerned, including
the servants. She showed me locked
box in dark nook in the hall, and
into slit in this her guests dropped
whatever amount it was their pleas
TIRE to give the servants. Once in six
months the box was opened and the
contents distributed among the staff
the gifts being proportionate to the
place held-the butler, footmen, room
maids and others who come in direct
contact with Che guest receiving the
larger which, can assure you,
was the greatest kind of relief to me,
and seemed a good idea to adopt else
where"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Japanese Silent Reelnses.

There is community of female re-
cluses at place called Yunakawa,
about seven miles from Hakodate.
matron of some fifty years presides,
and her instructions are implicitly
obeyed. The women are all young,
ranging from 16 to q, and some of
them are described as very beautiful.
The building stands in a farm some
$50 acres. But the women do not en-
gage in any agricultural work. They
spend most of their time indoors, read
ing the bible, and they appear to OBJ
serve strict rule of silence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
A Letter to Mrs. Pinkham Brought
Health to Mrs. Archambo.
LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. 4z.sosl


DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-For two
years felt tired and so weak and dizzy
that some days / could hardly go
around the house. Backache and head
ache all the time and my food would
not digest and had such pains in the
womb and troubled with leucorrhGa
and kidneys were affected.
after birth of each child / grew
weaker, and hearing SO much of the
good you had done, wrote to you and
have taken six bottles of Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one.
box of Lozenges, one box of Liver Pills,
one package of Sanative Wash, and to-
day am feeling as well as / ever did.
When get mp in the morning feel as
fresh as | did when girl and eat and
sleep we'll and do all of my work. III
ever | feel weak again shall know
where to get my strength. / know
your medicine cured me. "-MRs. SALIVA
ARcHAMBo, CHARLEMoNT, MASS.
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills is unparal-
leled; for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as hundred thousand ailing
women a year. All women who suffer
are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkhan
of T,vnn Mass for advice which will
be promptly given without charge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

Lincoln Qll) Courier: In a neigh
boring place is newspaper of fearless
mess and independence which has felt
the need of a general Punishment Of q
vile class Of people. many of whom in
fest Lincoln. The class the exchange
refers to is known as gossipers, and Of
them the newspaper says: Gossip has
made a hell on earth. Gossip has part
ed many husbands and wives. Gossip
has parted lovers and who would have
been happy had it not been for it. One
little misstep or one little indiscretion
will cause gossip to raise with new
strength and start on her mission. We
have male gossipers. and. as rule.
they are ten times as venomous as a fe-
male. A good healthy gossiper is about
as low and mean and dangerous as the
meanest thing on earth"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
A Curious Feature in irish statistics.

Attention has been called to very
curious feature in Irish statistics. viz.
That the diminution in population of
the country in recent years has been
confined to the female sex, the number
Of males remaining practically station
airy. Comparing 1899 with 1896. the
males have fallen away by only 81,
while the females have lost nearly 25.-
GEO. Going a little further back. be-
tween 1889 and 1899, the males have
reduced by $4,000 and the females by
$4,000. AT the present time the num-
bers Of the two sexes in Ireland are
learly equal and if the present move
ment should continue there will soon
be preponderance Of males, a condi-
tion Of things supposed to be unpar-
alleled in any other European country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Troubles for Mrs. Ill.

Fifty exclusive methods of dressing
her hair are the property of Marchion-
ess of LII Hung Chang, the richest wom-
an in China. Twice day this lux
urious woman bathes in oil of oranges
and acacia blossoms, and 1000 attend
ants are constantly at her service. In
her wardrobe are 1000 coats and 1000
"trouserettes," which seems very am
pie supply in view of the fact that the
marchioness can walk but few feet at
a time. 1t is interesting to note that
she never fails to keep detailed ac-
count of the vast expenditures Of her
household Washington Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
TWO WEEKS TREATMENT FREE

Il n Z 4 L n T. e
The great blood purifier Zaegel's
Swedish Essence Of Life is to be given
away free to readers of this paper.
This medicine cures Rheumatism,
Stomach, Liver and Bowel Com
plants. by remouing disease germs from
the blood 1t tones up the stomach
and creates an appetite; works on
the liver and has a mild continuous
effect upon the bowels, thus cleaning
out the entire system; it makes new,
rich blood, regulates the heart and
kidneys and rids the body of all waste
matter. 1t also induces a gentle per-
spiration, thus preventing fevers and
congestion. Rheumatism, backache
and headache, biliousness and all nerv-
GUS diseases are rapidly cured, as we'll
as diseases peculiar to women. No
one need trouble themselves to doubt
whether this remedy will do all these
things, for. although the regular price
is S5 cents, you can have free trial
package first and see what it does for
you.
Zaegel's Swedish Essence is so we'll
known that probably quite a number
Of our readers are already using it, but
this makes no difference, as a free trial
package will be sent to everyone who
writes. Do not negeet to get in your
application at once. The best way is
to sit down this minute, write a letter
to M. R. Zaegel & Co., p. o. Box S31,
Sheboygan, Wis, and say that you
want trial package of Swedish Es-
sence Of Life This will be sent you
by mail. Also a book telling you
about its wonderful cures. and con-
vince you of the merit of this cele-
brated household remedy A 2-cent
stamp should be enclosed in your let
ter to pay the postage on this free
sample.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
LAUNCHING A SHIP.
UNDERTAKING CALLS FOR
SKILL AND JUDGMENT.
Here is Man of Extended Experience
Launched More Vessels Than Any
Other Man in America Modus oper-
andi Of Successful Launch.

According to Mr. M. v. d. Doughty
Of Newport News, Va, the feelings OF
man who is charged with the respon-
sibility Of the launching OF a great ship
are by no means pleasant when the
fateful moment arrives which is 70
decide whether the vessel will glide
gracefully off the ways or stick When
it is said that Mr.. Doughty has had
charge of the arrangements of more
launchings than any other man in the
United States, and possibly the world
1t must be admitted that he has right
to pass an opinion upon the subject.
During his connection with the ship
building industry he has had charge Of
seventy-one successful launchings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

Mr.. w. H. Ijams, who has been re-
Gently reelected treasurer of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, has been in
the employ of the company for forty
six years. and has been treasurer since
May, 1866. When a small boy in Bal
timore he saw the great parade that
Baltimoreans arranged to celebrate the
laying Of the cornerstone Of the Bal
t'more and Ohio railroad on July A.,
1899
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Clothing of CelIuIoid.

Count Henckel Won Donnersmark
has obtained the rights of a patented
process for working celluloid into a
soft material, which is destined to
compete against textile manufactures.
The count, who is the owner of large
wood pulp works, intends to develop
the process shortly. This material is
said to cost less than cents per yard,
and whole suits have already been ex-
ported to China for less than ten cents
Other patents taken up by the count
refer to materials to replace furniture
covers, etc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Timely Assistance.

From the Chicago News: Mrs. Jaggs
thine a. MI What in the world kept
you so late? Mr.. Jaggs--W-w fhic),
m dear, jus as was comm lhicl long
firsht shing know'd was held up BY
shix or sheven highwaym'n on (hic)
darksh street. Mrs. Jaggs Well, it's a
good thing they happened to be there
to hold you up You never could have
done 1t yourself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

maneuvers 1t consists OF a portable
bridge to be carried about with the
troops and thrown across the stream in
emergencies and supported by means
of balloons. The balloons are not, how
ever, allowed to float above, but are
placed beneath the planking. A dozen
large inflated balloons anchored at the
desired height can thus be made to
support planking on which hundred
men can safely cross at once. In the
wider streams three or four Of these
planks are necessary to be used, but
they can be bolted together and thus
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

the bridge and above the water. When
this was tried, however, it was found
that the same purpose was served by
floating the balloons on top of the
water, with the advantage thai fewer
balloons were needed to supper. the
planking. There is no difficulty what
ever in carrying the material for the
hastily constructed ssidge about. The
pianks are, OF coa.te. easily enough
carried and the balloons could be read
lily inflated with balloon wagon. This
has become an accepted part of mill
tary paraphernalia in any event. so
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
G. AR. NATIONAL ENcAMPMENr


Commencing September /, the Chi
cago Great Western Railroad, the
friend of the old soldier" will sell
round trip tickets to Philadelphia at
exceedingly low rates. A great choice
of routes going and returning is Of
fered, and many stop-over privileges
allowed, giving grand opportunity
to visit the National Capital and 9TH
er points Of interest. The comfortable
chair cars of the Great Western Road
will be run through to Philadelphia
without change. For further in
formation inquire of any Chicago
Great Western agent or f. H. Lord.
General Pass and Ticket Agent, Chi
cago
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Why Women right seasickness,

Are women more subject to seasick-
ness than men?' An Atlantic captain
replies: Yes, but, on the other hand
theJ stand it better A woman strug-
giles up to the point of despair against
the-what ! might call the improprie-
ty Of the thing. She isn't so much
tortured by the pangs as she is wor-
ried by the prospect of becoming dis
heveled. haggard and draggled. She
fights against it to the last and keeps
up appearances as long as she can
hold up her head"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Badly Handicapped.

Eminent Political Leader-"Yes, I
understand the situation perfectly. It
looks blue. Still, think coud easily
pull through and refute all the charges
If it wasn't for the fact that / am SO
miserably handicapped" Faithful
Henchman--"In what way?" Eminent
P. LII haven't any son to play
scapegoat Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
ABALLOON MILITARY BRIDGE

The most anique plan suggested by
military experts for transporting
troops in tine of war across wide
rivers is perhaps that proposed by a
French arms expert recently and sue
cessfully operated during the French
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Safety in Flight.

Larry was on the witness stand.
Now, Witness began the judge,
where were you when the prisoner
began shooting into the crowd?"
Within a hundred fate, yer honor" "
Then you were a bystander?"
mo, sor; OF didn't stand a minnet;
Oh run loike the wind" Chicago
News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

is immured to the effects of ordinary
blows. They are somewhat smaller
than the regular army balloon. In the
French maneuyers. by sending a COM
pany at time across the bridges hast
lly thrown across the river, ten regi-
ments were sent ssTcss in less than an
hour and a half, including the time
necessary to bring the army and bal
loon wagons up from the rear. and the
time that It took TO initiate the bal
Icons and throw the bridge into posi-
ton. This is much better time than
was made by the practice Of any other
plan in use in the French army.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

made to serve all practical purposes Of
a single span. The only difficulty that
il was expected the new idea would
encounter was in the case of low,
banked streams, where it would be i'm
possible to place the balloons beneath
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Are You Usinr A1len.s Foot-Easeg

It is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

The earnings of the Chicago Great
Western Railway, Maple Leaf Route, .
for the second week of August, 1899,
show an increase of S123i1.57. Total
increase since beginning of fiscal year
July 1sD to date, $97,7SS.60.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
The Terrible Small Boy.

"Ma, you've got to put Jimmy to bed
before dark"
What's the matter, daughter?"
"Why, last night when Mr.. Simpson
came, Jimmy said, Hello, kissing
bug!'"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

that no inconvenience is experienced
on this score. The balloons are made
Of a heavy textured silk that readily
stands the strain thus placed upon
them. They are repeatedly vanished
and specially coated SO that the surface
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

Chicago Record: Hoax--Those eli
CARS OF Titefsts are awful. Wonder
what brand he smokes? Joax-Mother
Hubbard, l think. Hoax-Mother Hub
bard? Joax-Yes; loose wrapper, You
know.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
The Reason He Was Absent.

Solicitors Principal-"Well, my boy,
YOU were not present yesterday: were
you detained at home by the inclem-
ency of the weather." Pupil-"No,
sir; | couldn't come cause it rained. -
Tit-Bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
PALE CHEEKS.
Nature win Color Them All Beautifully
If Given a Chance.

Mother Nature is Il great artist, and
will beautify the plainest face If she
has a chance 1t sometimes takes
months or even years for her to COM
plete her task, but it can be done with
patience and full surrender to the in
visible genius. Onions, from leeks to
Bermudas, are bleaching. and SO are
lemons, asparagus and celery. Spinach
is the broom of the stomach, as the
French say, and sorrel in soup or
PURGE as they cook it in the provinces
and at the students restaurants in the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
with the Hunting Set.

Miss Chase-"That sporting widow
who got the brush today has been in
at the death a good many times Miss
Hunt-"Yes, and each of them left her
a fortune. Brooklyn Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen. Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. 0lmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Glass Pavement.

United States Consul Covert, at
Lyons, reports the laying of a glass
pavement in one of the streets of that
city nearly a year ago He says: at
has stood as hard usage as any pave
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

He-I presume you have read 1.-THE
Man with the Hoe?" She-No, I
haven't, but | must. | do SO love those
these dear old farmer dialect poemsi"
Indianapolis Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

Handout Harry Here's an easy
place Look at dat little bit of a dorg
chained up in de front yard. Tiepass
Teddy-Dat's only bluff Dey's got a
big one loose in de back yard
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

Husband am going to join an
other club tonight. Wife, don't sup
pose / shall see you at all after this
Husband-Oh. yes! They have ladies
day.-Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
The Poor Ones.

indianapolis Journal: Tommy-Paw,
are all editors starving, like the funny
men say they are? Mr.. Figg No; only
the ones who own their papers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
A Misnoner.

WHAT are you laughing at?" said
some one, as the grocery clerk hung up
the receiver.
At Mrs. Newblood. She has Just
telephoned for a pound of o'clock
tea
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Women Scarce in Australia

The disproportion of the sexes is
still very great in Australia. In West
Australia there were only $4,000 wom-
en- in population of 1853 ,000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Chean silk.

In Madagascar silk is the only fabric
used in the manufacture of clothing. 1t
is cheaper than linen in Ireland.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

When the maid departs the mistress
for the first time realizes the trouble it
is to get meal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-25
FINED FOR LARCENY.
Fred MorrelIe Paid $40 for Taking Two
Pairs of Trousers.

Fred MorrelIe Paid $40 for Taking Two
Pairs of Trousers.
In the central district court yesterday
Fred Morrelle was charged with the
larceny of two pairs of trousers from
the Modern Merchandise Company. He
was fined $40.
Maud PaQuette, who was booked
when first arrested as Maud Smith,
was sentenced to the woman's prison
at Sherborn for one year, on charge
of vagrancy.
Albert Dunn's case for indecent ex-
posture was continued until today. His
mental Condition will be inquired into
before disposition is made of the case.
Thomas Carrigan had his case for
liquor keeping continued one month.
James F. MeGovern appeared for him.
From representations that his counsel
made to the court, 1t is likely that when
the case epmes UP again it will be
filed.
Thomas H, Haney of Shrewsbury,
the man that was arrested by officer
Dunn, with marked silver spoons in his
possession, was fined IS for drunken
ness. The spoons were held by the
police and a member of the Shrewsbury
Country Club is coming up to see il
he can identify them
James Doherty was sentenced tc
four months in the house of correction
for drunkenness.
The DRINKS We're dealt with as fol.
lows: Louis Bunkuski, John Gibbons
Denis Sullivan and Norman H. Koran
fined 10 each; Michael Sullivan received
a sentence of four months.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-25
THE CITY.

R. I. state fair, 1899 dates are October
3, 10, II, u, 70.
The monthly meeting of the Chill
dren's Friend Society will be held at
the home, tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock.
The next band concert given by the
city will be at Institute Park, Tuesday
night, by the Norton Emery Wheel
Company Band.
The Niagara Veteran Firemen's as
ISOLATION will commence active prac-
tice Monday night in anticipation of
the muster to be held in Webster Sept.
l, in which the Niagara is entered.
The company will practice every eve
ming next week until the date of the
muster.
The examinations for regular and kim
dergarten teachers certificates will
take place in room IA, 476 Main street,
Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 80 and
81, beginning at $50 a. m. Wednesday.
The committees ON teachers and kim
dergarten will meet the candidates at
this time. About the usual number is
expected to take the examinations.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-25
POLICE HAPPENINGS.

officer Ward picked up a young man
yesterday afternoon about 23O o'clock,
at Main and Myrtle streets. He had
fallen in ft He would not give his
name, and none Of those that gathered
around appeared to know him. He re-
covered sufficiently to go to his home.
The police have not much hope Of
finding the man that relieved Robert
Wiseman Of a small amount Of money
and a watch and chain under the
Franklin street bridge, early yesterday
morning. This bridge is known as the
cave of Jesse James.
f. w. Clapp is the victim of sneak
thief. He had lot of brushes and pa
perhanger tools stolen and has re-
quested the police to help him recover
them.
Antonio Lenerco is 15-year-o Bos-
ton boy, preeocious for his age. He is
wanted for breaking and entering.
Thinking that possibly he may have
come to Worcester, the Boston police
have asked Chief brennan to have his
eagle-eyed patrolmen watch out for
him.
The police are looking for a man
named Dart Cossey, who Is described
by the police of Burlington, VT. where
he is wanted for grand larceny, as
sQooth-shaven, with full face, nose. like
a burned potato, about S5 years of age
and looking as well as acting the
sporting man. He was with a tall,
slender woman dressed in bl;Nk
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-25
c. A. r. ENcAMPMENr.

Philadelphia, Penn, Aug. 24.-With
the exception Of a few minor details
the arrangements for the encampment
Of the Grand Army of the Republic
which begins here week from next
Monday, are complete. The general
committee has issued the order Of the
naval parade on Sept s, which is to
be one of the big features Of the re-
union. Admiral SIMPSONS fleet will an
Choir in the Delaware opposite the city,
and the vessels to pass around the war
ships will form in line at Mifflln, below
Lake Island. Commodore Josiah II.
Adams flagship will lead the process
sion, followed by the reviewing ship
containing President Mckinley, Seere-
tary Long and other cabinet officers.
The Russian naval officers, who are
here awaiting the completion of the
warships now building at Cramps, will
have a place of honor in the line. Thu
Grand Army parade on Sept. will be
reviewed by President Mckinley from
an immense stand on the east plaza
of the city hall. Afterward the presi-
dent will be entertained at luncheon in
the city hall. The general committee
has received definite announcements
that Gen. Miles and Adjt Gen. Corbin
would attend the encampment,