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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-01
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'Seven!' spoke Ames in return.
Five" was the answer.
''Well enough! And have a friend"
said my companion. And without more
parley he went ahead and up more stairs,
opening a trap or hatch, and landing in the
garrett at last, where he struck light
The room was undivided, and took in the
entire ground plan III the house So large
was it that the single candle failed to clear
the gloom from tile corners. and made the
great rafters spanning the space overhead
deeply mysterious Two immense chm-
neys pierced the floor and went out at the
roof, but beyond these the sweep Of level
was unbroken save by large bed with cur
tains, table, and several chairs. A half
moon window at either gable end was let
high into the wall. y long ladder leading to
one OF them showed it had been used as a
post of observation, but now both We're care
fully covered to prevent any interior light
reaching abroad.
Here, then, were comfortable quarters at
last. 1t was none too cool, but there was
plenty of air, and could but get bite and
a few hours sleep / felt something might
come Of it, especially as there was safe
hiding place near at hand which could be
used at a pinch. and such possible refuge
Generalization.
| was looking at the trapped hole in the
floor through which we had come when ]
heard footstep on the stairs and man APP
peared from below He rose into sight as
though there was no end to him, so tall and
gaunt was he. and as he came 10 the light /
saw that he possessed but one eve, and that
set in face which had the length and ex-
preston OF that Of horse With barely
glance at me, he took my companion aside,
where they held a whispered conference
Suddenly turning, he held out to me an arm
like a fail and grasped my hand. Then with
a smile which disclosed a magnificent set OF
teeth and like magic transfigured the ex-
preston Of his face, he said in the purest
English and with a voice of wonderful
meditation:
Donald Thorndyke, YOU are heartily wei
come to the poor house Of Peter Burt. /
trust it viii hold you in safety until way
of escape Is made clear. Your deed IS
known 10 me. l honor you for your gen
crosby, bravery, and patriotism. Pardon
me- he interrupted as l was about TO
speak. II know your present needs. and viii
supply them at once; then we VIII talk
And with this he abruptly turned aud went
below.
lie had barely disappeared when a strange
thing happened. I was facing the bed when
| heard an exclamation come from behind
the curtains, which were drawn Gloss, and at
the same time they parted, discovering
youth clad IN a long Quaker cloak which DE-
sceuded halfway down his shapely calves.
For the moment l WIS startled. but at once
surmlSel that lie VAS the dumb brother OF
ms companion. Ames spranr forward TO
meet him. the boy greeting him with a smile
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-01
s. S. S. FOR THE BLOOD

oldre IS he
free rom Frla
herbs chemicals whatever
I'M : : ii
other c the noci
on Atlanta
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-01
the remedy which

=
- | feel "a well as l ever did in my life.
Mr. J. W. Loving of Coquitt. Ca. SAYS: " For eight
cen wears suffered fortunes from fiery eruption on
my skin l tried almost every known remedy but they
failed by ana was told that my age which -
sixtv-six was against me and that could never hope
be well again finally took ). : 5. and u cieansed
my blood thoroughly. and am IN perfect health
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-01
NEVER TOO OLD
TO Be CURED.

Age does not necessarily mean
feebleness and i'll health, and
nearly all of the sickness among
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-01

INN older people can be avoided. Most elderly
l6lll people are very susceptible 10 illness,
but il is wholly unnecessary. By keep
their blood pure they can fortify themselves
as TO escape three fourths Of the ailments
m which they suffer SO generally. $ 5. 5. Is
their systems young. hv purifving the blood
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
THREE FAMOUS STATUES.
nut There Is AnOthe- in Japan, Not
OF Stone, which Represents
DuddlN.

The three most famous statues in his
tory are the Colossus of Rhodes, the
Sphinx and the vocal statue of Memnon
at Thebes, and of these the last is the
most remarkable, in consequence of its
property of emitting sounds when its
lips were touched by the rays of the ris-
ing sun so that it seemed to greet the
coming day. 1t was originally por-
trait model of King Amenophis Ill, and
was one of pair of statues between 60
and 20 feet high, carved out of single
blocks Ct sandstone, and transported
from the quarries to Thebes, whereas
the Sphinx was carved from the living
rock in stu.
OF statues other than stone the most
remarkable is that of Buddha at Nara.
rear Kioto, in Japan, which was erected
4. d. 100. 1t is made of bronze and is
50 feet six inches high and more than
2S feet broad across the shoulders. Or
its head are 966 curls, and the image is
surrounded by glory or halo rs feet in
diameter, ON which 16' images, each
eight feet long, are cast. Two smaller
images. each 25 feet high, stand in
front of the larger one. The total
weight of metal in the main figure is
about 45O tons, of which 500 pounds con-
Sists of gold.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
TIE FILIPINO CONGRESS-.
Description of ITS Opening by t..e
Famous insurgrnt Leader,
tiEuinaiao.

Vt last. to the sound Of the national
march. the delegates moved in Il body
t. the door ard then back again, di-
yidcd, and then AguinalGo, looking
very understood and very insignificant,
came marching down. bearing an ivory
suck with gold head and gold cord and
tassels, says ilarpcr's Weekly. \ group
os tail, ine-loohing generals and one
or two dignitaries in black accom-
paucd him, and half surrounded him
rs they walked along. Mounting the
chance steps. Aguinaldo took the mid
die seat behind the table, the actirg
secretary of In, interior took the place
On his right. and a general occupied the
carved chair on his left. Without any
formal calling to order, the secretary
rose and read the list of delegates, aud
sat down again Then Ngudnss36 stood
M. ard after the feeble WINS hal
ceased, took a paper from his pocket.
and in low voice, without gestures
and without emphasis, and in The hest
tating manner of schoolbcy. read at.
message in the Taga!og language. Only
once was he interrupted by vivas. ard
that was when he alluded to the three
Great free nations-Englard. France.
and AmCrica--as worthy models For
imitation. He next read l'urporteG
translation in Spanish with even more
difficulty and when he had finished
there was quite Il round of cheers pro-
posed and led by the veteran general.
luencamino, for the president. the re-
public. and victorious army, and for
the town of MaIolos. Then Aguinaldo
arose and declared the meeting ad.
journed until it should reassemble pre-
pared to elect officers ard TO organize
in th. REGULAR manner
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
Typical Soldiers.

Two of the American officers engaged
in the Santiago campaign appealed
strongly 10 the picturesque instincts Of
Frederic Remington. what satisfying
soldiers l.awton and Chaifec are" he
says. 10th seasoned, professional mil
itary types. Lawton, big and long
fCrceful and with iron determination.
ChatTco, who Lcvtr dismounts but for
4 little sleep during the darkest hour
of the night, and whose head nigh.
have been presented to him by one Of
Norman barons. Such head.
We used to sit around and study thal
head. Ii does not belong to the period;
it is remote, when the race was young
and strong, and il was warrior scUlp-
turcd in every line. ltmay seem trivial
TO you, but | must have people 'lcok
their part That so many Go not in
this age is probably because men are
so complicated, but war is n primitive
art and that is the one objection
Lad to Won Moitkc, with his simple
student face. lie might have been any
Gna, Chatrec is soldier"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
Aping the English.

When eastern anglomaniacs decids
TO adopt a foreign custom they never
stop TO think whether conditions m
this country make such q course a1-
visable or ridiculous. 1t is enough thar
II is the way they do ION the other side,
don't you know" This fact. reports
an eastern exchange, Is fully illustra-
ted in fashion recently borrowed from
England by some Of the smart people of
New York city and now gaining con-
siderable vogue in the enst. 1t consists
in the loan to newly welded couple,
for the honeymoon season, Of the coun-
try house of friend. lake numerous
other ideas taken from foreign coun-
tries. this one is being carried out BY
New York society people without any
,egard to the difference between the
conditions here and those abroad. A
country house there usually retains its
equipment Of well-trained servants,
whether in occupancy or not. and IL
generally so situated that 1t has about
it permanent resident population, Of
the same social consequence as the own
er of the loaned mansion. who makes II
n point to provide bright and attractive
entertainment for the newly-wedded
pair. With us a country house in la.e
autumn and winter is melancholy
abode, from about which all congenal
associates have departed. 1t is hastily
equipped for the use of its temporary
occupants with Job lot" of servants,
who, without authoritative supervision,
perform their duties in Il perfunctory
or incompetent manner. Under these
conditions no man Of sense will seek
with his bride, during the late autumn
and winter, the monotonous isolation
Of country house. But then the New
York anglomaniac is not generally
oyerburdered with sense. Hence the
popularity of this latest importation.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
SUNNY SIBERIA.
late N Generally sppDosed-
Vegetation L. LaKasiaAt.

Thomas G. Allen, Jr.. who. some
years ago made tour OF the world
awheel, has written an article on The
Boys Of Siberia" for ST. Nicholas. Mr..
Allen says: "'As dreary and cold ~
Siberia Is an expression that has come
TO be almost = proverb. The very name
has always conjured up scene OF DESC
lation and perpetual winter, enlivened.
perhaps, by q band Of criminal exiles
plodding along some lonely highway or
practically buried alive in some gloomy
mine pit. In Imagination We have even
heard the clanking Of prison chains.
the moaning of suffering men. and the
sobs Of distressed women. And yet.
however d,spleasing the picture which
the name of Siberia never fails to con-
vey. its mysterious and melancholy as
sosiations have ever eXerted strange
fascination. must confess that have
been no exception to the general rule.
At a very early age developed the de-
sire to visit this mysterious country.
and to discover for myself, if possible,
some Of its terrible hidden secrets.
at has been my good fortune. on two
recent occasions, to crafty this way
ward ambition; and from what ! saw
aud experienced can assure my youth
fu, reader tha, his general gloomy Eo-
ton about the land of snow and eSiles'
is, In the main, incorrect-that there Is
another and very bright side to the
Siberian picture.
Not raising the question of the ''e-
plorable Siberian exile system. wo"l'
impress upon the reaGer that Siberia
itself, in its southern portion at least,
is n region where the vegetation is as
varied and luxuriant, where the birds
warble Just as sweetly where the chill
dren play and the people laugh and
sing just as cheerfully, as in our own
country. In fact. that portion of ST.
IBERIA which is now reached by the new
Trans-Sibcrian railway might very just
j. be called the northern promised land
Cf mill, and honey for in its tccming
soil. genial summer climate. and fab
ulouS mineral wyalth-it is second 10
none in the world"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

In case in Brooklyn court recent.
iy there was u witness who suffered
badly. On the cross-cXamination the
attorney tried hard to weaken his story
and, in his eagcrness, asked his ques-
tions very rapidly. This worried the
witness, seeing which the lawyer said:
That's all right. Take your time I'll
rot hurry you" "Yuh-yuh-yuh-you
kl-kl-kik-can't," responded the wit
ness,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

The examining surgeon for the naval
reserves at New Orleans has many Il
good story to tell of recruits in the
service. One is about u German who
WAS walking his post and calling the
hours as is required. He called Seven
bells and all's we'll" The next call,
however, was a variation. 1t was
Eight bells and all is not well! haf
dropped my musket overheard"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

1t is not every man who knows how t.
compliment woman gracefully. The
following dialogue took place between
very pretty lady singer and cele-
brated composer, who is by no means
addicted to tiattery: Tell me, my dear
maestro, which would you like better,
to be blind or deaf?" Deaf, madam,
when l am looking at you, and blind
when l hear you sing"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

Specr, OF New Jersey, Uses KO!iCrs instead q zee
1t from this district the mpored over forty
that fill the vineyards of the Speer Wine Co., Passac
At passcthe kind of grapes crushed l-g,
ers of rubber revoved by steam This is the only pace
this country where the real genuine Port Wine made from
Opoo grapeand they grown right in SPEERs VINEYARDS
These vineyards extend q of mile along of the Nal
of Passac and comprise fifty six The soil b1
rich in iron makes the wine valuable for Medical
SPEEI2'S WINES
Are well known to be of the highest character the oldest
refined Wines in America equal superior any
world They consist of Port Sherry Burgundy Clare Saut
cellars that he made thirty eight years ago. All Speed
Wines and Brandy very DID, rc well rounded soft and delicate
Every family should have bottle of Sp
Wines and Brandy always the home for sickness family use
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

Commercial authorities report large
and increasing demand for American
butter in Japan. Last year $4,000
pounds Of the good article put up in
this country was the total shipment.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
sounded Like II.

'These are splendid biscuits Maria,
You made them with your own fair
hands, didn't you?"
mo. These are buns from the bak-
cry. My fair hands simply paid over
the money for them. You've been
drinking again. John. Chicago Tri-
hume
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

The New York husband who armed
himself with rolling pin and waited
for his wife to come home from lodge
until two a. m. in order to properly
greet her played the new man" with a
vengeance.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
A Cure for Nervous Headaches.

For eight years suffered from cnStinaions
severe headache, the headache usually lasu
three days at IA time. Headache powders rell
ed me temporarily, bat left too bad an en-
Since began taking Celery King have sres
Improved In health. seldom Ur never have he
ache, have gained In flesh, and feet decide
well-MRs. 4. s. HATCH, Temple, n. II. CeI
King for the Nerves, Liver ana Kidneys L
In soc. and 25c. packages bv W. H. llerm
Tr0xeville; Middleswarth & Ulsh, Mcclure
A. Ebright, Aline.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
Oh, the Pain OF
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in.
tense suffering. Many have for years
v,inly sought relief from this disabling
arsnse, and are to-day worse of than
s1er. Rheumatism is a blood disease,
ss7' =" It's Specific is the only cure. be-
s--a-- ~ is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-scated diseases.
A few years ago was taken with infamma-
smy rheumatism, which became So intense
S1at was for weeks unable to wei.;. tried
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
SCENE IN A PORTUGAL WINERY.

IN the mountain at the Quino do Sexo Portugal
Wine district where the custom of trsading
still in vogue From dozen for each v
in continue the treadng day and night during the
weeks vintage Some Of the readug large enough
EACH who with their white breeche n
tucked te each others shoulders raise and
feet alternately and shouts keep the lazer
work. and ban, with string instruments envens the hours
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
SUE COPPER SHARES
,'ihH r,tSEE| DPGEEvps

Three noE,hs ago copper 10 cents pound.
now, u cents.
Icuonl l1r the metal greater than ths
I"iI,A.
,,UtlIg supply never go low.
rp-h.ns "a history like the profits made in
. a.'ptr last two years.
Ine opportunities Tor large profits in the
near lulu.e are now as Suud as they nave
uv,n heretofore.
The FOLLOW ing table shows the steady AMI
rapid IIsc IN NdIue OF shares Of copper mines
.J.inE the past two years.
II WIN be noticed that the greatest increase
iIs u"en In some of the luW-priccd stocks
H|Wing that the largest pTonts are from the
Glohtses OF such shares. This also shows
.it the value OF these stocks does not re-
q &c par tS.J), but goes on Increasing in
lH, rs the properties are develonpd.-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

OF all the horrible suicides ever con-
ceived of that of girl serving life
sentence in the Anamosa Qa.) peniten-
tiary, committed quite recently, was
the worst. A bag of spiders was found
in the cell after her death, and post
mortem examination revealed the in
sects in her stomach.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

several prominen. physi-
clans and took tn air treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con-
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to ,iarch
I suffered agony. | tried
many patent medicines,
hut none relieved me.
Upon the advice OF a
friend I decided to try
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

Bi!i-Wsre you ever overcome by
.moke?
Tll-Yes. indeed; anL remember it
.'ct.
when was il
"When I smoked my Grs, cigar."-
iankers Statesman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

= s. 8. Beforc allowing me 10 take II, how-
rver. rry guardian. W ho was chemist, ana.
.yIed :he remedy. and pronounced 1t free OF
Potash or mercury. | felt SO much better after
&sking two bottles. that continued the rem.
tty. and in two mon this was cured completely.
Thc curr was permanent for have never since
bad touch of Rheumatism though many
uises exposed to damp and cold weather.
ELEANoR NJ. TIPPELL,
vii powciton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with rheumatism.
Throw aside your oils and liniments, as
they can not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment wit, 'Urs--..5"ir potash
and mercury will add to your disabil-
ity and completely destroy your diges-
tinn
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

He-How did you like that book I
sent you?
She-Oh, it was just lovely! The
hero and heroine quarreled and made
up in every chapter but one.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
CURE CDID INONE DAY

Take Laxative Brnmo Qunine Ts lets. An
druggists rcfunn money INT iailS 10 cure. 25c.
The genuine has l.. B q. on each tablet
GIN
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
The suburbnni,e.. Seasons.

The blis.crs made by shoy cling snow
Away will shortly pass,
To be succeeded by the ones
He raises moving grass.
m Y World
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
Comrades, AnvteutiOu,

served from '6a to "a, and was wounded May
10, 1864. IN the Battle OF the Wilderness.
would like TO have my comrades know wha,
Celery King has done FOR me. In 1890 my old
complaint, chronic dtarrahOea, came back. The
doctors could not stop IL. but Celery King has
cured me, anrt am once more enjoying life
FRANK BEEHLER. OwosSO, Mich. (Co. +. 49th n.
Y. V L). Celery King for the Nerves, Liver and
and Kidneys is sold in soc. and 25c. packages bv
w. II. Herman, Troxee!e; Middleswarth Il
Ulsh, Mcclure; II. A. Ebright, Allne.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
QUESTION Or NATIONALITY.

ra;-Oi want to get pair av shoes
ioor tn bye.
Clerk-Certainly sir. French kid?
Pat-No, soor, he's an Irish kid
Chicago Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
A Fatal Day.

It is said that Saturday has been a
fatal day to the royal family of Eng
land for the last 1S5 years. Will
liam Ill. Queen Anne, George J.,
George H.. George ILL.,, George w., the
duchess of Kent, the prince consort, the
duke of Clarence. the duke of Albany
and Princess Alice all died on that day.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

Teeth Extracted as an Induccment.
The manager of London music hall
announces that anyone who purchases
ticket for the performance may have
his or her teeth EXTRACTED for nothing.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

can offer at q specially low price linn
'f' number oi shares IN one Of the very best
. tut i"W-rliCcd copper stocks ana In one Of
20. inrsce; companies I'm America, already
wing many Pennsylvania Stockholders.
'"n'E lvan.1 i''"-'l.s L1ow t.a, In est-
73" fortunes for many people The lur-
"lti"s for IIouts ia oil. gas and coal arc
lresUntatiyes wanted
Write for the COPPER SITUATION"
~, ,t.GAfNOR,33 33N allSt. NY.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
Snfe from Frost.

No fear has Uncle Jason
That he will ever freeze:
He can't-for he's n Mason
or Thirty-three degrees.
Chicago Tribune.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30

A Nail Income assured. 25 cts. starts you or
"A cir. free. Points Co, c5l Oak Blk, Boston.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-30
A SUMMER SAIL

in ladies' shoes is a p,e" SAINT
voyage afoot, For the pleas
ure it gives, there's no sail
like our sale. Crowds are
enjoying it, and securing the
prettiest, coOlestssand best fit
ting Summer shoes now man
ufactured, at prices which
buyers find ii a pleasure to
pay. Fo. house Or street
wear, pleasure or everyday
practical purposes, walking,
riding, or driving, we supply
the ideal shoes demanded by
fashion and the dictates of
individual taste. l. aides,
whoever claims your hands,
by all means surrender your
feet to these shoes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-28

Every one here is looking forward
to a year of unusual activity and
prosperity for Morgantown and Mo-
nongalia county Our business men
are active and alert, our industries
are thriving, our farmers are pros
porous, we have good prospects for
another railroad and the develop
ment Of the West side coal field, the
oil production is increasing. our
builders are arranging for a year of
work, the University is growing and
increasing in usefulness, hence we
should push straight ahead full of
hope for what we should accomplish
during the year.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-28

rha. was very tragic death that
occurred in the United States SUI
preme Court room in Washington
Yesterday when ex-Attorney General
A, HI. Garland was stricken with
appoplexy. He was a member of
Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet from 1885
to 1889.