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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
Chinese Eypewriter.

The Rev. d. z. Sheffield president Of
the Tung-Cho College, an American
missionary in China, has invented a
typewriter for Chinese characters. In
the Chinese language each word has
a separate telegraph. There are $4,000
of these. In common use 1000 words
will answer. Mr.. Sheffield's writer
consists of large wheel on whose I'M
der side the letter stamps project,
while hammer from below drives the
paper up against them The wheel is
revolved with the left hand, while the
right hand operates a pointer that in
dicates where the desired letter is.
Typewriting Chinese is slow work, but
1t isn't so slow as writing out the char
acters one at time, with from five to
twenty-five brush strokes in each one.
Another American genius in Stamford
is at work upon a japanese typewriter
to print 5000 characters. The system
il somewhat similar to that Of DR..
Sheffield
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
True Manhood.

Manhood is character. At the judg-
ment bar of God, and of men also in
their best moods, each individual is
weighed in balances in which physical
strength, family prestige, wealth.
world glory, and even genius are light
err than air in comparison with manly
virtues. A manly character consists
of a union of all those qualities which
belong to man at his best. In such
a character a good conscience, large
heart and brave spirit will be found
This character always bears the stamp
of religion. True manhood is anchored
in God. Many will point to the great
men of history and say, "These were
not religious. They did not pray. They
did not call Jesus Master" But most
Of them have confessed that they owed
all that was best and strongest in
themselves to Christian parents and
influences; and others who make no
such confession are more indebted to
religion than they are willing to admit.
Some great men who have combined
in themselves many elements of true
manhood have lacked the browning
quality. The great thinker without a
religious character is king without
crown. God made man for himself.
He needs man for himself. He needs
the mother, the father, the farmer, the
mechanic, the inventor, the thinker, to
cooperate with him in the develop
ment of nature and working out his
great plans. He does not work alone.
Man needs God. The intellect, the
conscience, the will, the affections can
never find rest except in God.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

An engaging little wrap is of white
satin and black chiffon, with spark
ling bands of jet outlining graceful
bowknots on the satin. 1t is designat-
ed for wear over muslin and lace even
ing downs, and in spite of its frivolous
appearance gives sufficient use for
warmth in really cold weather 1t is
"dawdling," and the speaker said that
while indorsing the value of system
she must put in an eloquent plea for
the incorporation in the working day
of every woman of at least half
hours absolute rest-not the rest of
fresh occupation. but the rest of COM
plete and entire relaxation, mental
and physical. The nervous, active, ov-
er-zealous American woman of today
scarcely knows how to rest. IF you
have found day to be idle" says
some one, "be idle for a day." This is
a motto that many women will do wen
to fasten up on their dressing tables.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

The gospel of periodical rest is not
preached to women half forcibly
enough. One of the most narrowing
remarks made at the Denver meeting
of club women last year was by an en-
thusiast, who urged that women should
not slip back in the summer from the
effort they had made during the win
ter. 1t was evident the speaker would
take away from this busy modern
woman the scant respite she permits
herself during part of the summer.
At a recent club meeting in suburban
town a member presented the Value
of System in Work. and gave a model
day in which every minute from break
fast to bedtime was filled with active
effort. When she had finished a wom-
an in the audience arose and pointed
out that one important occupation OF
the day had been omitted. This was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
Steamed Mutton and Rloe.

Into a stewpan put three pounds of
neck Of mutton, two carrots, a small
onion, a turnip cut into dice, tea
spoonful of salt, one-half the quantity
of pepper, tomato, small quantity
of peas and half pint of water Cover
closely and boil for three hours. Ar
range a border of boiled rice on a dish,
place the mutton in it, with the chop
ped vegetables for center. Sprinkle
with finely chopped eapers or parsley.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

mothers worn with the burden of mother
hood and drained of vitality, that DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription comes as the
greatest of blessings The timely use of
this remedy prevents the strain and stops
the drain from child bearing. Where this
strain and drain have been experienced,
mothers find that DR.. Pierces Favorite Pre-
scription acting directly upon the delicate
organs which bear the burden of mother
hood, restores them to normal condition
of health and elasticity. Ulcerations are
cured. Inflammations are removed. The
appetite becomes good, sleep is refreshing,
the nerves grow quiet. There IS a new
brightness in the eye; new lightness IN
the step. There has come the perfect hap
piness of perfect health.
I began taking your Favorite Prescription
in August 1907 writes Mrs Mollie f. Grimes,
of Flomaton, Escambia Co.. Ala. and took it
until after my baby was born. / was in better
health than / ever was with any of my other
children think all women with child should
use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. suf-
fered everything that flesh could suffer with all
the rest Of my children, and was also subject
to miscarriage Now ! am the happy mother
of fine baby girl she was the largest one
Of all my babies and at the birth ! had an
easier and shorter time than ever had. am
stouter and healthier than ever was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
rrareh in startling Fashion.

A little girl in Hillsdale, Mich, pc
titioned the Lord for fair weather, and
the next morning the sun shone bright
and clear. She told of her prayer to
her grandmother, who said: well,
now. why can't you pray tonight that
il may be warmer tomorrow, so
grandma's rheumatism will be better?''
GAN right, will" was the response,
and that night as she knelt she incor-
porated this request in her little pray
err: "Oh, God, make it hot for grand
ma"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
Justifiable Profanity.

New York World What is the
charge against this man." asked Jus
tice Potts of Jersey City, when William
j. Dunn, ruddy-faced pilot, was ar
raigned yesterday. Profanity, Your
Honor" said Policeman Gibson.
Wow but he did use strong lam
guage. Unsuitable profanity" Your
Honor" said the prisoner Perfectly
justifable. had to wait half an hour
at Liberty street, New York, for boat
When I got to the other side l found
that my train would not start for half
an hour. / walked around to kill time
and when l returned my train had just
gone. l decided to come back to New
York, and was informed that there
would not be another boat for half an
hour. Then became angry, and l adj
NIT that l might have used some pretty
strong language" Il don't blame you
for losing your temper" said the court.
Il might have done the same myself.
Discharged
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Split tender chicken down the
back; clean it thoroughly; spread over
it softened butter dredge with salt and
pepper, and add three slices of onion;
cover the pan; place it in hot oven
for forty-ive minutes; take it from the
oven; brush it over with beaten eggs
and sprinkle it with buttered crumbs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
Caramel Cake.

Cream one-third of a cupful of but
ter. Add to it one cupful of sugar.
Then two cupfuls of sifted flour, alter
mating with one-half cupful of milk.
Then add three teaspoonfuls of bak-
ing powder and the whites of four eggs
Bake in creased jelly cake pans in a
quick oven ten minutes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

An attractive little frock fer girl
from 10 to IA years of age is of apricot
colored glace silk, having plain skirt
fashioned with hem and is gathered
full at the belt. A CAMP of fine French
batiste is worn with it, and the full
baby waist is finished around the
shoulders with a frill of heavy cream
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Watercress Salad.

Crisp the cress in cold water, and
when ready to serve pour over it a
French dressing made of one teaspoon
ful of vinegar, three tablespoonfuls of
oil, one teaspoonful of scraped onion.
and little pepper. Garnish with beet
cubes and sliced olives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

A fruit novelty is reported from Cali
fornia. It is half lemon and half
orange, with the shape of the lemon
and the color of the orange, the juice
having the flavor of both. 1t Is, Of
course, artifcially produced. Hereto
fore the phantom lemon, which figures
in picnic assets, has had the chief dis
tinction IS a lemon curiosity. The
fruit world, it will be seen, shows a
tendency to combination as well as the
business world
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
Gloss for shirt Fronts.

Pound two ounces of fine white gum
arabic to a powder, put it in pitcher
and pour over it one pint OF boiling
water. Cover and let it sit over night.
Carefully pour from the dregs into a
clean bottle. Cork it and keep for use.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Don't marry a girl with the expecta-
tion that her father will set you up in
business. The father-in-law of today
not only wants all he has, but lies
awake nights schemlng how to acquire
more.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

A special tax on bachelors has been
voted by the diet Of Hesse. Despite
the financial advantage, however,
man might marry in Hesse and repent
at leisure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

In the United States senate one man
on each side, a democrat and repub-
Hcan, is selected by his party asso-
ciates to arrange the pairs. Whenever
the roll Is to be called on any party
question the absent democrats are
paired against the absent republicans,
and in case more of one party than OF
the other happen to be out of the
chamber, enough of those who are
present refrain from voting to fill out
the necessary pairs. Senator Paso Of
Florida has of late years represented
the democrats in these arrangements.
He has so often had to pair himself to
make things come out right that ii
used to be said that he never cast
direct vote. This was an eXaggeration.
Sometimes he voted, but more often
when his name was called he rose to
say. "Mr. President, / am paired with
the senator from Dash. If he were
present he would vote yea, and should
vote nay" the last part of the state
ment varying. of course, according to
circumstances
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

When James Russell Lowell was our
ambassador to England, his visiting
country-folk subjected him to no end
of annoyance. Persons whom | don't
know" he said, Introduce to me per-
sons whom they don't know" A Lon
don correspondent Of the New York
Times enumerates some Of the de-
mands now made upon Mr.. Choate.
He is asked to procure tickets of adj
mission to parliament and to public in
situations; for presentations to the
queen and introductions to notabilities;
for loans of money; for friendly media
ton with a landlady who may have
made an overcharge; and once, late at
night, a man arrived at his door with
bag and baggage, expecting to put
up" as he was a stranger in London!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

To prevent typhoid fever boil the
drinking water; to prevent dyspepsia
drink the boiling water. 1t seems to
be merely a matter of choice as we'll
as Of taste.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Spain smiles through her tears. Hav
ing no longer any distant islands to
protect, she can get on very well with
out her lost navy. Having no insur-
rections to put down, she can reduce
her army to the footing Of a home DO
lice. The twenty millions paid her by
the United States, and the four or five
millions from Germany, may not go
far toward paying her big debt; Blu.
"The jingling OF the guinea helps the
hurt that honor feels" Her home
coming soldiers are glad to exchange
service in the tropics for work in the
fields and mines, and only the gold
laced officers grieve for their lost CD.
portunities of plumber. Her statesmen
can now give undivided attention to
those iong-neglected problems Of good
administration and domestic devei6p
ment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Ambassador Cambon is a living ex-
emplification OF the fact that the lot
of the peacemaker is not always an
unhappy one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

The Michigan Supreme court has
about completed the work of annulling
all the work completed by the legisla-
ture OF that state.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

When a man is hungry a rare steak
is less desirable than one that is
plentiful.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

The mosquito never waits until the
first Of the month to send in his little
bill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

tinted needlework. Black velvet ribbon
is twisted around the belt, and tied in
a smart bow on the left side. The hat
of coarsely woven cream straw is
charmingly dressed with a big mixed
bow of apricot colored silk and black
velvet
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Some mems idea of practicing eco
nomy is to preach it daily to their
wives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

A spendthrift is like tub with the
bottom knocked out-he takes all that
comes and holds nothing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

An uncommon disease caused the
death Of Mrs. Rose Funk. a resident Of
Bloomington, H. Portions of her
flesh had become as dry and hard as
bone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Look here" said the barber to the
restless man in the chair, '1f you don't
keep still I'm liable to cut your
throat 20, I'm not afraid of that,
replied the helpless victim, $50 long as
you continue to use that razor. I"
Parsons Weekly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

cut with double capes, V front, and
has stole ends falling to the hem in
front. White taffeta ribbons one and
one-half inches long tie over the bust
and hang mixed with a narrow lace
barb. Messrs. B. Altman & Co. have
imported this beautiful garment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

It seems queer that there is de-
mand for dressed beef in warm
weather.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

For to cast away virtuous friend,
cali as bad as to cast away ones own
wife. which one loves best.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

One tablespoonful stirred into pint
OF starch produces lovely gloss on
linen, and is quite harmless to the ma
terial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Uncivilized warfare continues In
Kentucky's mountainous regions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

Satin wrap-Girl's Frock-Ties and
Bows That Add Special witchery to
the SUNNI . Girl-A Pretty Picture
Women Too Busy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

written to his mother in $780, He
in what he calls a Christian sermon,
says: | wonder if you or my father
ever thought of the obscurities that
lie upon human duty from the mega
tive form in which the ten command
ments are stated, or how Christ was
so continually substituting affirma-
tions. A kind of black, an
CRY look goes with that statement of
the law of negatives. "To love ones
neighbor as oneself is certainly much
harder, but states life so much more
actively, gladly and kindly, that you
can begin to see some pleasure in it.
and till you can see pleasure in these
hard choices and bitter necessities
where is there any good news to men?
1t is much more important to do right
than not to do wrong; further, the one
is possible, the other has always been
and will ever be impossible; and the
faithful design to do right is accepted
by God; that seems to me to be the
gospel, and that was how Christ de-
livered us from the law. After people
are told that surely they might hear
more encouraging sermons. There
are only three possible attltudes-op-
timism. which has gone to smash;
pessimism, which is on the rising
hand and very popular with many
clergymen who seem to think they are
Christians; and this faith, which is
the gospel The whole necessary mo-
rality is kindness; and it should
spring of itself, from the one funda-
mental doctrine, faith If you are sure
that God. in the long run, means kind
ness by you, you should be happy; and
if happy, surely you should be kind.
"Our Father Which Art in Heaven"
Thou art SO far the way all signal
lighted
With beacon lights that sure must
lead to thee;
Thought follows till she falters, dazed,
affrighted,
Alone. alone. amid immensely!
Thou art SO far! deep in that secret
chamber
Wherein lifes still, sweet miracle is
wrought.
Fen in the tiny wild flowers heart of
amber
Thy temple is. beyond my subtlest
thought.
Thou art so far! vainly my spirit
harkens
For reasons voice the wild abyss to
fill;
The silence overwhelms, the distance
darkens;
Awestruck. can but wonderland
be still.
Thou art so far! though past my souls
discerning,
Yelled in thick darkness is thy dia-
dem;
Drawn to thee ever by my hearts dumb
yearning,
I trembling strive to touch thy gar
ments hem.
And 10, thou art so near! the mists are
mellowed
With thine effulgence, shining from
above,
And all the dim, dim way grows sweet
and hallowed,
Warmed, lighted. glorified by thy
strong love.
Thou art so nearl as to the little
lisper
Who sobs a wish none else may I'M
derstand,
The mother bends-so thou, to my
faintest whisper.
With ready ear. and tender. out
stretched hand.
Thou art so near. through all my joys
and sorrows
Thou leadest, though thy face l
may not see;
My yesterdays were thine, and my to-
morrows
I leave with thee-I leave them all
with thee.
Francis Moore Geigef.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Our characters are formed and sus-
tanned by ourselves and by our own ae-
lions and purposes, and not by others.
Calumniators may usually be trusted
20 time and the slow but steady JUS
flee of public opinion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Blockading the island OF LuZon
seems to be difficult matter. and not
so well done but that Aguinaldo can
readily purchase what supplies he
needs from foreign merchants at
Hongkong and from Japanese dealers
AT Yokohama. At the high prices he
is able to pay for war materials and
their shipment, blockade running is an
exceedingly profitable business. Agui-
naldo must have abundance OF money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

The secret service" was organized
by the Quakers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

MIR. Roberts, director of the mint,
thinks the output of gold in the Klon-
dixie region that will reach the United
states will approximate this year SlS,-
200 600 or $40 100000. The other side OF
the picture shows 1000 miners on the
shore of Kotzebue sound, poor, sick
and discouraged. anxious to get home
and seeking government aid to enable
chem to do SO. The gold has cost far
more than it is worth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Isolated as the islands are, the ar
rival of a steamship from foreign
land is of interest to almost every one.
The government maintains lookout
station on Diamond Head, from which
approaching vessels can be sighted
while still from twenty to forty miles
distant. As soon as a steamer is
sighted central" is notified.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Overzeal for one commandment is
often the attempt of a guilty conscience
to oyershadow some other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Central then notifies the pilot
Office, the port physician, the board Of
health, the custom house, the post
office, the newspaper offices and a few
other persons who have a particular
interest in early information of this
character. Then the electric light
company is notified, and it gives two
long whistles if the steamer is from
America, and three if it is from any
other part of the world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Robert Louis stevenson's Gospel.
In the letters of Robert Louis Ste
Venson, published in Scribner's, there
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

Ancient Scottish coins, of a period
antedating Columbus by many years,
have been discovered in an Indian
mound near Marietta, Ind. This might
indicate that the Indian war-dance Is
a degenerate survival OF the highland
fling. and that golf was really played
in this country long before baseball.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

For two minutes after these whistles
are blown no telephone connections are
made, but the force at central" keeps
repeating the name of the steamer and
its wecation, as Australia off Koko
Head" or China off Waianae," so that
all any one needs to do is to go to the
nearest telephone, put the receiver to
his ear and learn what steamer it is
and where it is. a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

If the steamer brings any striking
piece Of news Of general interest cen
trail gives it to everybody who calls
up for connection. In this way the
destruction Of the Maine was known
all over the island within ten minutes
after the Zealandia which brought the
news, was at the wharf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

It's easier for an elephant to climb
a tree than it is for some men who are
in a hurry to get rich to be honest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24
TELEPHONES IN HAWAI-.

There is one telephone to every
ffty-two inhabitants in the Hawaiian
islands, and one to every forty-one
persons in the principal island of Oahu;
and a Honolulu letter to the Chicago
Record makes it clear that in these
new possessions Of ours the telephone
is really a public institution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-24

If an important parsonage dies, the
news is distributed in the same way,
and central can always be depended
on to give the hour and place Of a
funeral as soon as the hour is fixed
In New York and Chicago, if you want
to make an inquiry, you ask a police
man. In Honolulu you ask central. j"
The meat markets have list OF
their regular customers at central"
and at about o'clock each evening
central" calls them all up in order
and takes their orders for the next
mornings breakfast.