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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

An official circular, issued by tae
governor of Arizona, warns intending
investors in mining claims alleged to
exist in that territory, against the
schemes of unprincipled stock jobbers.
Their purpose is to sell large amounts
of stock in the eastern states, and the
late boom in copper, together with the
great productiveness of some of the
Arizona copper mines. may make it
possible for these promoters" to sue
coed. Corporations, the governor as
serts, have been formed with outrage
GUS capitalization, based upon pros
poets which are either falacious or
grossly exaggerated, and the stock is
sold upon misrepresentation which
almost amount to obtaining money un-
der false pretenses. The governor re-
grets being compelled to make such an
nouncements, but was constrained
thereto lin the interest of honest min
ing. to save investors from loss. and
10 protect the character of Arizona"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Gen. Corbin has issued an order still
more completely tightening the censor
ship of the press in regard to war
news. If the British government
should put in practice as strict rules
limiting the transmission of war news
from Egypt or India as are in force
against press dispatches from Manila
to the United States, it would cause a
row in the house of commons in a day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Kaiser Wilhelm moves steadily
along, doing sensational things from
day to day, and yet showing remark
able quantity Of good judgment and
firm common sense. His latest move
was to write a manly and friendly let
ter to President Loubet of France, and
Loubet, another man of pronounced
sense, wrote back in the same frienuly
strain. Peace may not be all a dream
when men like Wilhelm and Loubet
exchange well-intended courtesies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
Succeeded Into LovalfY.

"Ah!" said the tourist who was Wis
iting the enterprising South American
republic, so you are the insurgents, 1
presumed" No, sir, replied the com
mander; I'VE were insurgents last
week. We are the administration
now"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
Scientific FaIIacies.

Old Lady-These ere scientific notes
in the papers nowadays just make me
tired. Never heard such nonsense in
my born days. Nephew have
you struck now, auntie? Old Lady
This paper says Jupiter is in opposi-
ton to the sun. The idea! Ole Jupi-
ter can't hold a candle to him!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
sleep.

Some doctors believe that a man has
just so many hours to be awake and
that the more of them he uses up in a
day the shorter his life will be. A man
might live to be 200 if he could sleep
most of the time. The proper way to
economize time, therefore, is to sleep.
when there is nothing better to do.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

The United States sent abroad dur
ing the ten months ending April 80,
1897, exactly 217 locomotives. In the
same months of 1898 it exported 36G;
for the same period for the current MS
cal year the record has risen to Ala.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
a visItor 70 the canadian Northwest

a visitor to the Canadian Northwest
came across a group Of Galician girls
who were chattering to each other in
their own language You are Gallo
ians, are you not?' said the looker-on.
''No, sir" was the reply, we Cana
dians." The response meant much
The thorough Identification indicated
by it gladdened the listener. I'VE are
Americans, acceptable immigrants say
in due time and with proper national
feeling. Immigrants whose sole pur-
pose is to profit by us, not to be one
with us, are not needed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Perhaps some ingenious persons will
regard it as practical justice that NJ
Bertillon's ridiculous rulings in the
Dreyfus case led to his loss of position
in the anthropometrical department.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Another trust is reported under way
Ia combination to double the price Of
peanuts. This blow at the palladium
of American liberty will be more Bit
terly resented than anything which
has happened since the battle of Lex
ington, and popular Indignation can
be depended on to drive the peanut
trusters headlong to obscurity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
A Striking Resemblance.

If you will stand little closer to
your wife's portrait, my dear sir,
think you will appreciate its striking
effect much more forcibly." That's
certainly like my wife"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Anna Gould is not as deep in French
politics as the yellow newspapers say.
In fact. we suspect that if she wants
the presidency Of the republic she'll
simply buy it and consent to the she'd
ding of not an ounce of blood. How
ard Gould will really be in more dan
ger if he buys the lakes of Killarney,
for the Irish talk little and fight at
The drop Of the hat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

A girls face may be slightly flushed,
of course, by virtue of other causes.
That kissing bug isn't, accurately
speaking, the only thing that can do it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Talk must be the equivalent of
money, otherwise gossip wouldn't gain
currency so easily.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Georgian authorities seized 10000
barrels Of Rockefeller oil at one clip.
Here's our hand. '-Monnett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

1t is an easy matter to convince a
woman who finds tears more effective
than words that water is more power
full than wind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

In your little family arguments do
YOU ever succeed in convincing your
wife that she is wrong?" Yes; but
afterward l always deeply regret hav-
inc done so. - Harpar's Bazaar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

A grave digger who mad buried a Mr..
Button sent the following curious bill
10 the widow: ITO making a Button
holes lid
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

A man always picks the best man
ne knows as a standard when he meas
ures his neighbor, and the worst when
he measures himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Many stupid man has gained a rep
utation as a wit by being interviewed
by a bright reporter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

The man who has the greatest com
mand of language is the one who
knows how to keep still.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Corsets are going out of fashion in
Paris. 1t never was staid sort Of
borough.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Whenever you hear a man boast Of
having a "boss" wife the chances are
that he is getting dangerously near the
truth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

cup.
A yachting design that is fresh and
dainty is made of cream white Eng
fish serge. The skirt fits closely over
the hips and is appliqued around the
foot with sea green silk braid and bias
folds of the same color taffeta.
SO that the ends extend beyond the
brim at the back. Heavy white silk
gloves stitched in sea green match the
gown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Call woman an angel and she will
plead guilty every time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

1t is not possible that Mark Twain
was embarrassed when he met the
kaiser. The man has met thousands of
the voting sovereigns Of this country
and never turned a hair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

It's just as much of crime to take a
walk as it is to steal a march.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

"V' is really the only difference be
tween poetry and poverty. Of course
the poet never has "V." ~-.-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

A musician ought to enjoy the com.
pany of the banjo he picks himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
Brought Bad Luck.

'I'll never open an umbrella in a
house again. It's unlucky." How
Jo?" The owner recognized it."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
The Daughter of Herodias.

Mother l bring thy gift;
Take from my hand the dreaded boon
Il pray
Take it; the still, pale sorrow of the face
Hath left upon my soul it's living trace,
Never TO pass away,
Since from these lips one word Of idle
breath
Blanched that calm face. oh, mother,
this is DEATH!
What is it that I see
From all the pure and settled features
cleaning!
Reproachl reproach! My dreams are
strange and wild.
Motherl hadst thou no pity on thy child ?
Lo! celestial smile seems softly BEAM
ing
On the he hqshed lips; my mother, canst
Longer upon thy victims face to look?
Alas! at yester morn
My heart was light, and to the VOLS
sound
I gayly danced, while crowned with
summer flowers,
And swiftly by me sped the flying hours;
And all was JOY around
Not death. Oh, mother! could say thee
Take from thy daughters hand thy boon
away!
Take it; my heart is sad,
And the pure forehead hath an icy chill.
] dare not touch it, for avenging Heaven
Hath shuddering visions to my fancy
given;
And the pale face appals me, cold and
still,
With the closed lips Oh, tell me, could
/ know
That the pale features of the dead were
so?
/ may not turn away
From the charmed brow; and have
heard his name
Even as a prophet by his people spoken;
And that high brow in death bears seal
and token
OF one whose words were flame.
Oh, holy teacher. couldst thou rise and
live,
Would not these hushed lips whisper,
Il forgiven!
Away with Lutte and harp
With the glad heart for ever, and the
DEATH
Never again shall tabret sound for me.
Oh, fearful mother. l have brought to
thee
The silent dead with his rebuking
glance.
And the crushed heart Of one to whom
are given
Wild dreams of judgment and offended
Heaven!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

Great Attention should BE Given to the
Furnishings of the Nursery-An In
expensive Summer Gown for Women
OF Moderate Means.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

Never lean with the bacs upon any
thing that is cold.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
Their Idea of Bliss.

Evidently when the question of a
wedding journey arises in an up-the-
state town the first choice falls upon
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

and working out His great plans. lie
does not work alone. Man needs God.
The intellect. the conscience, the will,
the affections can never find rest ox-
cept in God.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
RELIGIOUS READING.
.ELIGION AND REFORMS ALL
OVER THE WORLD.

Christian Endeavar Topics-The Worlds
Great Hope-The Secret of Happiness
-Ingenuousness of ChIldhood-True
Manhood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Blundering in the Old Paths.

The refusal of Nebraska soldier OF
democratic antecedents to accept a
nomination for office on the anti-ex-
pansion platform is what might have
been expected. The circumstances
hanks back to civil war times, when
the democracy, with its war-a-failure
and peace-at-any-price platform, failed
to get the sympathy of democratic SOL
diers in the field and even lost the adj
hesion of its presidential candidate.
Almost the first thing Mcclellan did
after taking the nomination was to re-
pudiate the war-a-failure sentiment,
but he could not get rid of its blight
ing influence. The unpatriotic stigma
followed him to an overwhelming de-
feat, and his party did not find its way
to power until 20 years thereafter, and
only then by going back on all its war
time utterances.
The lesson ought to have been
enough, but history never repeats it
self more precisely than in the crea-
ton of democratic blunders. AS DELHI
erately as the suicide turns on the gas
and lies down in the lethal chamber,
the democracy is preparing to sutfo-
cate itself with the pent-up fumes of
its own unpatriotism. 1t does not re-
alze the danger it precipitates, but it
ought to by dint OF past experience.
This is the amusing thing about it all
the unwillingness of great party,
intent as is on the spoils of office, to
learn in the schools of its experience.
One must naturally think that the last
issue the democracy would accept is
that which offends the patriotism and
national pride of the people and wins
the scorn of our armies in the field.
But it is quite the other way.'-San
Francisco Chronicle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Where Are You At2

In addition to voting for the respect
i've candidates for county offices this
fall the people will, by their ballots
voice their sentiment on one very i'm
portant question. Let every voter ask
himself what would be the effect OF a
victory for either party upon the coun'
try?
Suppose that the morning after cleo
ton the news should 20 forth that the
result was a dcmo-populist victory.
Who would rejoice? Not the soldiers
on the firing line under the American
flag, but the soldiers who are fighting
the army and navy of the United States.
That kind of news would give renewed
energy to every rebel chieftain and
would strengthen the determination OF
every insurgent to kill more Yankees.
That report would cause dismay among
the brave boys who have volunteered
to defend the stars and stripes and
would encourage their enemies to fight
longer and harder.
The news of republican victories
would mean to the boys on our firing
line that they were backed by the
folks at home and would strike terror
to the hearts of the insurgents now
filled with hope of demo-populist sue
cess. That report would strengthen
the American army, weaken the insur-
gents, hasten the end of the insurrec-
ton and save the lives Of many brave
Americans.
Who do you want to help, Aguinaldo
or Otis, the American army or the
rebels, the Kansas volunteers or the
treacherous Tagals? Are you for the
stars and stripes and speedy peace,
or for the insurgents and an extended
war? Are you for the United States
or for its enemies? Vote your senti'
mpnfS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
The Desperate Democracy.

The desperation Of the democracy is
pretty effectively shown by the presist-
ence Of the attempts made by papers
and politicians Of that party in various
parts of the country to start a Dewey
nomination boom. Dewey has frequent
ly said that he would not take the
presidential candidacy of any party.
He has said just as frequently and EN-
phatically that he is republican, and
that il situated so that he can cast a
ballot in 1900 he will vote for the re-
publican candidate. Yet some of the
democrats keep on putting his name
up as a nominee for their party.
Neither the democratic party at any
previous time nor any other party at
any time ever made such a confession
of abject poverty in men of presiden-
tial size as the democracy is making in
the Dewey affair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Another Word to Mr.. Bryan.

The journal cannot come out for
Philippine independence" in the sense
that you suggest.
First-Because it honestly believes
that tho Philippines would not have
independence if left to themselves, but
would be governed by a military despot;
that they cannot have greater individ-
ual liberty than by becoming citizens
of the United States,
Second-Because it honestly believes
that the Philippine islands will be Of
great advantage to the United States
that as civilization moves westward
and our trrde with Asia develops as
it is developing, the islands will be of
immense value as depots and distribu-
ting points in addition to their intrn-
sic wealth; that we cannot afford to
overlook material advantage, as the
wealth of a country means largely the
welfare of its citizens.
Finally, because it honestly believes
that the democratic party at present is
seriously injuring its chances by de-
claring against expansion, and is run
ming the risk of returning to its hope
lessly unsuccessful policy of obstruc-
ton and opposition for mere opposi-
tion's sake that kept it out of power
for so many years-because the Jour
nal thinks that by this policy the de-
mocracy will ALLEVIATE from itself all
that is young, ardent, vigorous and
progressive in the nation, and prevent
many man from voting for it who in
all other other things is opposed to Nc
Kinleyism.- Y. Journal (Dem.)
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
The Man Of the Hour.
MAGNIFICENT
PORTRAIT OF
Admiral Dewey
IN TEN COLORs.
(size, l4x2l inches)

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

the key Of the secret safe sticking
in the fourth rose in the fifth row Of
the paneled wall paper. With tremb.
ling hand he opened the secret safe.
rhc Billions diamonds were gone, and
in their place was this note:
Mr.. Evermore Billions, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-After due elaboration l
find still have a conscience. l arm
sorry, for it has often stood in the
read of my advancement. AS result
| am obliged to state that, on recon.
sideration, | cannot take any active
part in trust, nor allow my money
to do so. have accordingly removed
it. With no disrespect for you per-
sonally and with sincere thanks for
your courtesy and kind regard, | re.
main, yours respectfully.
The Burglar.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

NEBRASKA papers report large de-
mand for lands in that state. 1t is
quite extraordinary to note how many
kinds of prosperity have been visited
upon Nebraska by the defeat of Bryan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

THE question now is not expansion
but do you want to see the United
States lick the enemy or get licked.
Which side are you on2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Maud-"Do you like to have men
hatter you?" Ethel-"0h. | don't
mind, II they happen TO be photogra'
piers. "-Bazar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Mrs. Astor's purchase Of 900
handkerchief was a good deal b
blow in.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Fall Announcements
New Dry Goods
FOR FALL AND WINTER.

Our list Of attractions this greater than before
Counters and shelves piled nearly the ceiling with the latest
and most tempting bargains that money will buy, including
many lines purchased before the sharp advances which
will be sold at the old prices
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-09-15

In Ohio the republican press Is
giving the widest passsible circulation
% the copperhead speech Of Congress-
nan Lena delivered at Cooper Union,
New York. week ago, and repnhli.
can speakers are circulating printed
copies 81 It among their audiences. 1t
must he pretty nearly ~ goed a cam
Irsign document NJ were Dryan's
speeches In the campaign 81 1896.
'T!se:: ~hea republican newspaper
mapped short on campaign stun Bry-
An's latest speech wis copied.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-09-15

statesman for their standard bearer,
and even then they calculate their
chances for success quite slim enough
(; Bryan had done less talking the
past three years he might have be-
come 10 certain extent disassOciated
with Chicago platform theories In the
minds of the people, and become a
stronger candidate on new platform
than he was In 1895. but he hsi, talked
himself To death. With the people
Bryan's name has become autonomous
with anything except sound principles
and good government. Many people
admire him as gifted orator with
aiest faeinatIng address, hence the
sham enthusiasm with which he is
still greeted upon the rostrum, but
not every man who goes To hear the
Nebraska orator would place the des-
tines of this nation In his hands. Tie
surcst sign of bryan's decline on the
democratic Change is Richard Crok-
er's announcement that Tammany
will support him and the Chicago plat
form. In national campaign Croker
has never came out publicly for the
candidate who II To receive the Tam
many vote, ana since his announce
ment in favor of Bryan many demo-
Gratis have read the hand writing on
the wall. Tammany has always work
ed secretly In a national campaign,
aud just now the leading hustlers are
busy grooming German, and behind
we'll boitcd doors, too.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-09-15

Rsthdrum WIS honored by visit
Thursday from two travelling men,
evidently swindlers, who registered at
the Hotel Wright as Barton Downey
ana Jackson G;ibbett, residence Spo-
kane. The forper claimed 10 be rep
resenting the Chicago Portrait COM
pany, and took orders for enlarpino
pictures, while the latter exhibited
samples OF overcoat and tailor made
dress cloths, and claimed 10 be nm au.
thorized solicitor for the |. \. l.. al
Spokane. The picture man took sey.
cral orders and received money from
people about town, but we have mol
learned of any business done by the
clothing man.
The theory Tint they are swinellers
Is based upon information received
from Spokane by i.andndy LAWN, who
was sietimlsed Ia the tune of a 81 no.
tel bill, the payment ~ which they
Jailed To make arrangements Tor " hen
they took French leave from thc
house at midnight. The !. \. /.
company claims tn have no solicitor
named Glbhctt on tho road. Dosney
told conflicting stories. To some he
ss.ih that ne was travelling for the chl.
cage fnrtrait company, aud to others
he Claimed t" be representing Maxwell
al spokane. The Spokane firm denies
that such u man Is representing their
Mousse. " y very evident that all who
have paid money 10 these gllb-tpngned
riseslls have been swindled and have
lest treasures IN pictures given for en-.
arsemenl.
Mufal' Don't pay money tostransers
Tf"fs delivery of the goods which
you have purchased.