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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Philadelphia Bulletin: Riva-Did
You say. This is SO student" when
Jack finally proposed? Nita-No. ]
intended to. you know. but l was 50
frustrated that forgot and cried Al
last" instead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

There are 10000 locomotives In use
on American railroads. They repre-
sent an investment OF $4,000, 000.-Ex.
--r~-s--~.o-c-~----~-~~-
haps the prettiest, and much used In
fine furniture, varies in color from light
straw to deep red 1t is strong ard
hard and takes high polish. Perhaps
the best known is "molave," very
heavy dark brown wood, used for fin
ishing in the interior of the Jesuit
church at Manila, where it is said the
carvings are by master hands and OF
surprising beauty. Ebony is abundant.
There are the cacao tree, the cocoanut
palm and the bamboo, all Invaluable
to the natives, and also a tree which
yields kind of cotton.-Self-C Culture.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Baliey's Laxative Tablets Cures Constipa-
ton.

tiOn.
The active principle is cascara sa-
grada, plant found in California.
1t does not do the work for the bowels
but makes the bowels do their own
work. 1t gets the bowels back in the
habit OF doing their own work, and
after they have been reused into q
state Of healthy activity, and the liver
and other organs also, they will con.
tinue on without medicine. They
will cure sick headache, billiousness
and liver troubles and constipation
and remove poisonous matter from
the system. Put up in 10 and 25 cent
packages. For sale j. L. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Dry District In Liverpool.

There is 2 dsat-ict in Liverpool in
habited by $4,000 people where intoxi.
eating liquor cannot be bought.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Wales are to conceal scars Should
every woman who has a fair throat
that most peerless of beauties-cover
it up because a princess has scars?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
what 4 volcsao Throws out.

The amount Of material thrown out
in the course of single eruption is
oftentimes enormous. or record ex-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

PHYSICIAN--F NJ. CRoNIN, M. D.
once over Ziegler's hardware store. east
OF court house Lancaster. Calls in city and
country promptly attended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

PHYSICIAN--A. H. BARBER M. d.
once over Baldwin's iewelry store, Lan-
caster. Hours: . to ~ a. m. and to p. IN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

A TToRNEYS- BUSHNELL. WATKINS MosEs
Practice in all State and United States
courts, 0ffices over State Bank OF rant Coun-
ty, Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Official DIRECTORY.
LAWYERS.

ATroRNEYS-LowRY & CLEMRNTsoN.
Practice in all courts. Probating OF estates
and real estate collections sIecialty. once
over Basford's store, in front OF court house.
Branch Office at Fennimore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Der OF snakes in this station, and when
the rains set in it is rarely that day
passes without several poisonous ones
being destroyed in the cantonment.
The strong spring Of the trap had evil
IDENTIFY killed the kraft instantane-
ously. as the trap had not been moved
from the spot in which it was set
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07
OCEAN FREIGHT RATES GO UP.

The predicted increase in freight rates owing 70
the chartering of 50 many Transatlantic liners ana
tramp steamships by the British Government mas
II is said, already begun to manifest Itself ocean
freight agents say that there is general upward
tendency In rates and that the offerings OF freight
for shipment arc beroming comparatively small. as
shippers waiting for the outcome OF anairs
One item cited as showing advance In rates Is
-four. the tonnage price for which TO South Africa
has It is SAID risen shillngs since yesterday.
Reports OF further chartering of steamers by the
British Government continues. The list OF boats
engaged from the big transatlantic lines now IN
cludeS the following
Cunarders-Aurania and Servia. -
Alan-State Line-Bavarlan. Monaghan and MI
indian.
Wilson Line-Tdaho and others.
Atlantic Transport Llne-Mohawk and America
White Star-NOmadc and probably several others,
the full list not being known at the company
nffice here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07

they knew the reason Of the sudden removal.
They said they supposed the boat was going In
to get quieter water. Later on Sir Thomas LIP
ton went over TO the Shamrock TO watch the
work being done on the challenger Some OF the
sailors said that II seemed q pity to remain In
when there was such fine breeze outside. ana
they were hoping for a stronger one to-day
The Weather Office thinks that the wind VIII
take her off to-day and that fine weather VIII
set in In the afternoon. II is said that the WIND
will be fresh out OF the northeast at first and
then go to the northwest. The people on the
Shamrock and the Columbia. and many yachts
men. are hoping that the breeze Will be at
velocity OF twelve or fifteen miles.
ALL RIGHT ON TIE CHALLENGER
When Sir Thomas Upton was seen yesterday
ne said that the Shamrock was then all ready
for to-days race. Nothing has gone amiss on
NV vessel since the first was called said
Sir Thomas, land she Is always ready to go out
10 her work" lie also expressed hope that
nothing had happened TO the Columbia, whose
sudden removal early yesterday morning caused
a good deal OF inquiry. The officers on the Erin
also expressed surprise and 1t was feared thal
the feet white cutter must have been taken on
hurredly TO have some repairs made.
Among the guests who have been invited TO
view the race To-Day from tHe ut'h0 VA '''N --'''
are Sir Roderick Cameron. Governor Theodore
Roosevelt. Clement Griscom, Levi =. Morton and
some OF the naval officers from the Olympia
Admiral Dewey who had been invited to VII
ness the race from the deck Of the steam yach'
Erin, sent word to Sir Thomas Upton that ne
would be unable 10 be here before Monday.
ONE MANS CONFIDENCE.
One Of the officers In the Upton fleet said yes
terday. apropos of the two uncompleted races:
IT believe now that the Shamrock will win in
any wind from a catspaw to a gale. she may
drift away from us at times. but this VIII he
only in breezes that are too light for either yacht
TO sail the course inside the time limit Nheh
we get anything in the way Of wind that VIII
give either Of US the chance to complete IN the
five and p half hours, then we will win
On this point Sir Thomas Upton said: The
trials have shown US how feet the Shamrock is
in the Nghtest airs. She is now found to hoid
the Columbia in the catspaws. and l was de-
lighted to see that she could do so. feel more
assured now OF winning the Cup than did De-
fore these uncompeted races He said that
Captain Ben" Parker formerly of the German
Emperor's Meteor did not steer the Shamrock on
Thursday. II is true that Captain Parker was
on board the Shamrock. but only as guest anu
nc took no active part IN the sailing or the Nesse
II WAS learned from Sir Thomas that one or
his guests on Thursday then took his first sail on
a Yacht He said: Thomas a. Edison one OF
the greatest inventors the world has ever pro-
duced took his first Yachting trip on my boat,
and I am proud to have ii happen that way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07
THE WHITE MANS BURDEN.
AN INCIDENT OF MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL

AN INCIDENT OF MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL.
From The Academy
In the afternoon white man came aboard and
he was followed closely by Moor who carried
from Hassi Moul e Bah, The new arrival caused
Iute a sensation Els ne paid his fare to Lon
gentleman speaks and the purser could find no
reason for refusing a cabin. though he looked
boots and ancient suit Of khaki torn snS worn ra"s
That the Lorele should have called at Hassl
appear in the advertised itinerary and big pleasure
steamers do not make pracLc~ Of dropping hap
heard into tiny Moorish ports, much as worthy
Riians and other good pirates would enjoy meet
Ing them there
Of the companion" said Mr.. Purser with explana.
tory condescension The stranger moved toward
follow him. The ship as fine as a ladys
maid at theatre: ali agltter with bright work
I'M there Where's that darky going?
1t was the spruce and gallant chief ofhcer who
One hand brusqueiy upon he dust encrusted bu:
finely embroidered djeab OF Hal Absalaam Eshun,
the new passenger: Hal Absaiaam dropped the
Englishman's two kit bags. az man might who
threw the dJellab hood fiat shoulder. his
two sinewy brown hands were elenched at rigid
through smouldering to blaze; Il almost seemed
they started flames apay,ng about the popular
officers forehead. The Moor did not speak IN
words but However. at that moment the
white man in the companion way turned and
which sounded soothing and apologize
whats the natter he asked. The hrst officer
smiled with bland dignity. and, assuming then tho
tone he kept for passengers. on, notning. he
said. But we don't allow. these bessars past the
companion way. you know.
The Moor's right hand moved. as leopard
pounces 10 the girth opening In his djellao, where
showed the CLEAN Of chased silver hli lie had
some English. the mountain man. The ne" pas
senger twisted one end OF ragged, corn coIored
mustache into his mouth His blue eyes sug-
gested the shining desert-sand. sunglare, limit
less outlook
these beggars below"
Then this wiry thin fanked man turned on his
heel showing q fine breadth OF thiny clad
shoulder 10 the officer. and 70 the Moor NAN
tired halfamusod brown face -
pick Up the bags Absalaam-my friend. The
mules must take me as far AS TanSier, after an
They walked down the Loreeis gang~ay these
two without another word and the asse LED pas
sengers watched their lttle boat p.tcnlng shore-
ward in the swell outside Hass Moul el Bao The
Loreei made A clear fifteen soveregns ~ that
transaction and | noticed an odd thing about n.
which I subsequently, described at some length 70
tho chief officer A. the white man preceded his
Moor down the ships side he wiped MS mlstache
with handkerchief In one corner OF tnat hanf-
kerchIof delicatoy worked was tiny coronet
Tho chief officer seemed annoyed when ne looked
M in Debrett the name given by the man from
Hassi Moul FL Bah. Which was what expected
from that gallant seaman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07
BETTING FAvoRS THE COLUMBIA.
MUCH DISAPPOINTMENT CAUSED BY THE
FLUKEs OF TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

MUCH DISAPPOINTMENT CAUSED BY THE
FLUKEs OF TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.
The feeling about town and among the visitors
IN the city anent the ro races IS one Of great
disappointment and irritation but 70 the latter
since one. OF course, Is to blame. the only per-
son upon whom the III feeling vent itself is that
somewhat mysterious parsonage known as the
hoodoo Many people from surrounding cities had
taken q week off from their business occupations
and come TO New-York with a feeling of confidence
that this week would the races finished and the
cup safe in its old the way 10 its new resting
place But they are out their weeks time. with
only the hope that a race will be pulled of to-day
10 show for IT, Trains running north and south,
east and west have Saturday and Sunday night
accommodations fully engaged by these dsap-
pointed visitors and party Of Philadelphians VINO
had come here with the intention of staying the
week out started for home yesterday In mingled
despair and disgust at the treatment they had re-
ceived at the hands Of the elements. on the other
hand there are a large number OF visitors mere
whose occupation in life, apparently consists in
chasing the tiny golf ball over large areas OF coun-
try following the pungent and elusive anseseed abg
over hill and dale. shooting pigeons or the gamier
glass bah sprung from traps, and other approved
methods Of using up time At stated periods dur
ing a calendar year they perform certain mys-
,erious rites in which large pair Of shears and
bundle OF bonds important adjuncts TO THESE
Tho disappointment is not so great; they are opu-
lent in time and 10 them 1t IS no disappointment
but really a relief. and one of them teleeraphed
to his wife Yesterday: mo yet. shall stay
here until Christmas IL necessary. You'd better
pack up and come on.
Then again there's a hard side to IT, for some
people have saved up for these races and come
nere with their weeks expenses nicely calculated
and their places on boats engaged In advance. and
they. too. after all their trouble, worry and ex
pense. must perforce return home and gain theii
knowledge Of the success or failure Of the defence
Of the cup from the press dispatches. and not from
the deck Of yacht or excursion boat as they nae
hoped.
There was only one in town who seemed
Thoroughly satisfied yesterday with the way mat
ters have gone so far. and he It must be said haC
an Interior motive. lie had promised his wife tina
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07
KArrIRs FORCED TO DEPART.

Johannesburg, oct. 6-Thousands OF natives
bavo. invaded the town. and to-day the authori-
tics decided 10 march them under escort out OF
the country. Last night two natives entered
81 thing store kept by a Jew and stabbed the
n-oprictor in the neck. severing his windpipe.
Two Jewish storekeepers in the East Rand
have been murdered by natives, and the kaiiirs
are raiding all the places where they think
liquor is stored.
The war Commission acting under the Gov
ernments instructions will to-day issue ADVICE
70 shopkeepers to remove the barbados they
h,,c erected or the ground that the Govern
n.nt's guarantee Of protection ought TO be sur
iicient.
The Government is ejcctng thousands of kaf-
ar miners from the Rand and sending them into
the northern districts OF the Transvaai' IN order
10 avoid the danger Of trouble with the whites
I'm case Of war.
The Irish Corps supporting the Beers has
started for the frontier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07
EVANS PRAISES STEAMBOAT CAPTAINS.
TO THEIR INTELLIGENCE AND oBEDlh'>O L
IS DUE THE FREEDOM OF THE
RACERS FROM CROWDING
Avn INCONVENIENCE.

CAPTAIN Robley D. Evans L. 5. NJ VINO Is III
charge of the feet Of torpedo boats and revenue
cutters engaged in the task OF keeping the course
clear in the international yacht races when seen
at the Albemarle Hotel where he Is staying, SAID
yesterday: , l.,
Il have little 20 add TO my remarks punNsheo ID
The Tribune Of this morning. save that cam
sneak too highly OF the satisfactory manner j"
which the excursion boats and yachts nave "o
haved I wish The Tribune would particularly
nojnt ont that the absolute freedom from inter-
ference which the rival racers have enjoyed from
the craft accompanying them Is almost enules
due TO the knowledge and ability OF the masters
OF the various boats in handling their vessels an"
had not witnessed it personally would not nav nave
believed It possible that they could have ooeye' 'e
orders we gave them with such Intelligence ana
dispatch think the trouble in the previous races
must have been due largely to its being each boat
for itself and 10 the fact that there were pm
ticallv no rules to guide them or RESTRAINING manu-
to enforce regulations. ,.-,,,u... oho3torca
Of orders have seldom seem and nave nul "iis
word of complaint to make so far as YesteIuaE )
contest IS concerned. II was only necessary lvr
ne to establish patrol lines. and the boats uhlgsI
tatinely went al once into the right places TO-
,norroU they will receive the reward Tor lhiS Wiz
Ne for we intend allowing them TO come IN cosel
See1ine, as we do that their implicit obedience 10
orders assures us OF our dDllly 10 TURN '''e4" "'
Il should become necessary. ,, - A..
II think from the condition Of the ,"lnl 'o-laS
that to-morrows race VIII undoup'e"9 NC 7"''N
well within the time limit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07

he would take her to the first yacht race "u' w
portant business at the last moment mao pie.e"
ed him doing His life was made hm H' the retort
Courteous '' which he used TO the full Business
again prevented at the second conees.' ~ DANES
~" circle which were again dried when the No
race the second day was a,,,b bo Yesterday
.I.Ve cot our tickets and we're off sure to-noli
row and maybe Wen see the hrst rae ~ d. ,bInr but
shut her up ali winter for II she darSs say any
thing or be I'll to- morrow sn f ~" wav she acted
after those first races" Columbia and 10 TO
Betting rests heavily on the and in larger
amounts If is said TO can be ohtaineu pS ths
with Shamrock MONEY me hed true has en-
rendered great confidence in her ability 10 u no,o ~
'lift IT," one prominent yachtsman Sao
.C,har Io "9 RaTr which is apparent in some quar-
ors hey, nevcrtSeless think the shamrock !.
better handled than the S9lq I'M Superior ability
the English boat displayed over the nom a
III Msr' ~t'v Win larger SAN area and this tells,
particularly in light air Iheh ''i he offentive in
bow lnG SHOWS wb Sna in slow believe that the
same line Will cause her to pound badly, ana cos
ner also in the mt Of the sails particularly
the balloon lib the Columbia : Daiioon -" a. a.
nored with that Of the Shamrock looks as ~
potrbt have been made In the sweatshop OF a
Raxter-st tailor. But In spite OF her Sa's' ,rme
he
bolding wind | believe the Columbia VIII p.n,c
odds-on the faster boat and win by Sale MAJ
The betting certainly seems to renee tni scb race
There was little money placed on the YaCut - :,
,-astordav on the Stock Exchange. The ruling ouHS
we're 10 TO in favor Of the Columbia; one 81 ' ne
bets made OF $3.50 on me CoiuInu,d .,n attend
the Shamrock Many Wall Street men VII a. ~ n
to-days contest and all OF them eNpeCf no races
close race Opinion az to the OUTCOME ., eenbtsmen
has been changing and the dOw3t2%m Mil be-
aho 70 keen the Cup on this side OF the Atlantic
There was little no betting as TO r1e RESIN boro
tho Yacht race around the hotels Yesterday me-
wa much Columbia money oncred out 10 ~
one man with $4,000 10 bet on the Coiudhao~ ,ro1
odSs Of 10 TO favoring that boat eaHS4 ulD'
David Barrie and other representatives. OF ny H'P-
ton but found no takers. 49,, .oral of the
At the New-York Yacht Club seveTaI OF , ers
members who are inclined TO back thelr opla, Quiz -
w,b money said that they had never kIiI" ~ =
time when so little money was being wasere' CIV t
va bet Of any great size had been MADE 10 tIe',
io uTe Every one seemed to be TAKING Z.
Quiet but undenonsrative interest IN the race vcr
70 ono seemed 10 get UP enough enthuslasln ~ ~ =
tbe affair to bet more than a dinner or mat VI "
pair Of gloves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07
D. APPLETON & CO.'S
NEW BOOKS.
The HeireSS
of the Season.

BY Sir WILLIAM MAGNAY. Bart, author Of
The Pride Of Life" etc. No 2I3 Apple
tons Town and Country Library. l2mo
Cloth. 500; paper, 30 cents.
This brilliant and incisive study Of social and
political life in London furnishes effective con-
trasts - intrigue and honesty, and also OF as
sured social standing and the struggle for place
The titled lady who patronizes social candidates
for a consideration and secures names for new
companies is wildly presented In company win
the enterprsing promoter. the heiress, the rising
politician Of genuine ability ana the polIucas
knave The various characters stand out IN
clear relief against the Kaleidoscope background
Of the London season. The cleverness II the
book and the writer's evident knowledge suggest
some comparisons with Concerning Isabel Car
rahX'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07
EXPERIENCES WITH SATAGES.
HAWAIIAN KILLED AND EATEN BY CANNIBALs-
AMERICAN IN PERIL IN NEW GUINEA

HAWAIIAN KILLED AND EATEN BY CANNIBALs-
AMERICAN IN PERIL IN NEW GUINEA
Vancouver. B. c.. Oct "a story of cannibalisn
was brought to Sydney, Australia. just before the
sailing OF the steamer Aorangi for this port by
French steamer. The victim a native OF
Hawaii named Amaru who acted as orderly TO
the immigration Department at Noumea. in the
New Hebrides About six months ago Amaru mar
rlcd a native woman Of Aoba. In the New Hebrides
group. and passing that island later on decided
to visit his wife's tribe Accordingly the couple
were put off in a boat A few weeks ago. when the
steamer called for them. II learned that
Amaru had fallen into the hands of savage tribe
Of natives. who. after tOrturing him. tore him 10
pieces and then roasted him with two sheep. The
matter has been reported to a British man-of-war.
Or. Vaughn. American, who has worked up a
large trade among the people of New Guinea. mar
rovy escaped being caught by the natives few
weeks ago The news OF his experience has been
brought here by the steamer Aorangi Early In
September Vaughn and several other men went
on a trading and scientific trip up the Musa River,
and inadvertently came into unfriendy territory.
and were compelled to retreat hastily to their
broke down and the boat drfted helpessly with
the current. The natives ran along the SHORE
hurting spears at those the craft, while others
followed in wal canoes. Several OF the men were
wounded but a sail rugged up ana the launch
got out OF reach Of the sayages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-07
WAR MAY BE AVERTED.
Continued from first page.

pert that the Free State Government has COM
Wandered eight hundred tons of coal BELONGING
to the Cape Government which was traverslhs
the Free State. Such seizure woulu nA'
urally be regarded as an act OF war. r..,,,.
J. W. Sauer. the Commissioner OF fupn'
Works. when questioned in the Assembly re-
garding the matter. protested Ignorance ou ~ 4
learn that the report was telegraphed TO the
Cape Ministry early I'm the day.
/ learn that the Transvaals threat TO put
British subjects over the border wcuid necesS'-
tate the with travail Of Conyngham Greene
Some surprise is manifested over the report
that a large number Of British troops are 10
be landed here instead of at Durham. ms is ID
taken 10 signify that the Transvaal VIII De III
yaded from the west and not from Natal
There has been almost complete dearth OF
news from South Africa to-day The few dis-
patches received recording military movements
at various points all tend to confirm the belief
that President Kruger will restrain any forward
movement by the Beers unless they are fired
upon or war is actually declared.
1t is stated that the Right Hon Harry Es-
combe. former Premier Of Natal, is going to Pre-
toria in the interest OF peace
Her Majesty's ship Phomel suddenly left
Durham to-day for Dcagoa Bay
"The Daily Chronicles Rome correspondent
says that the British Government has applied to
Signor Marconi with view of employing his
system OF wireless telegraphy IN the IransNadi
campaign.
THE Daily News" this morning asserts that
an army corps will be modified to-day.
A dispatch from Mafekng announces that
Commandant Cronje. Of the Boer forces has
been promoted to the rank Of general, and Is
massing 5000 Beers. with artillery. north Of
Mafekng Tho dispatch adds that General
Cronje has sent a message to the camp or the
imperial troops that he will cross the border at
the first shot fred i'm Natal