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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
COnunnrHrsl4.

what author Is most doWntrodden?
Field. What author is read (red) At
least one year? Hawthorne Name
an English author who was turned ont
the first time he ever went to school J
Lamb. Mention two authors, thereby
naming third? Black, More-Black-
more. What poet might, by being
hung, become a philosopher? Hogg
might become Bacon When is a con-
fdential friend most to. be dreaded
When he takes you apart. Which are
the most noticeable features Of a con-
gresham? His eyes and nose (ayes
and noes). What is the difference be-
tween Christmas shopping and strong
Turkish coffee? The first makes busy
days. the last dizzy Beys. What ma
terials would be suited for soldiers
uniforms? Bombazines and grena-
dimes. Youths Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
Greatest and Oldest Wonder of the World Vanish in the
Light of Higher Civilization.

Now that the removal or the Great
Wall of China is contemplated, upon
the recommendation of Ii Hung
Chang, it IS a curious reflection that
the suggestion of the economic uses to
which it may be put presented itself to
the mind Of the distinguished Chinese
statesman through his knowledge of
the leyee system of the Mississippi,
says Philadelphia Times. 1t is to dyke
the rebellious Yang-tse-Kiang that this
great vail, which has endured for a
century more than 2,OOo years, is to
be pulled down
The Great Wall of China, known as
the eighth wonder of the world. was
completed 211 B. c. Several millions
or men, it is said. were employed for
ten years in its construction, and half
a million Of these are said to have per-
fshed while the work was in progress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

ting among the Hebrew shop-keepers.
making it seem a characteristic of the
race and ignoring altogether the gem
crosby of the better class, who even
in this country and at this day give
their tithes according to old testament
Injunction, beginning to do so as boys
earning their first salaries; and all this
is as natural and as much a matter of
course as the rest of us pay our car
fares. More than that, the best of
them make no distinction between the
needy Christian and the needy Jew
when trouble arises, thus proving a
brotherhood of man of which the rest
Of US only talk in apostrophes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

he calls several times in too close sue
cession it is taken for granted that he
has intentions, and he may be ques-
toned concerning them. Generally an
engagement is made public as soon as
the arrangements can be made. This
is done by means Of the newspapers
and formal announcements on cards.
The man supplies a plain gold band
ring for each. This is worn during the
engagement on the ring finger of the
left hand. From this time the con-
tracing parties are bride and groom
Among conservative people even the
affianced couple are scarcely allowed to
be alone, chaperon being provided
whenever the young people go out. A
betrothal may last several years, until
the bridegroom can become settled In
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

the native quarter was not burning
they started fire. Occasionally an
organized band OF Filipino riaemen
barred the way. and there were several
hghts-hot fights from all points Of
view.
Sat last the whole body of them
broke and fed as fast as their legs
could carry them in the direction of
Maepajo village. where they had in
trenched the bridge and the further
side of the river. Others made for
the fortified village of Guadalupe. The
great fire which was to have burned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

tent the top of the wall became over
grown with grass and il is probably in
this condition at the present time.
1t is not easy to estimate the num-
Der of bricks in such wall even APP
proximately. If the wall was regular
ly built through its entire length and
the dimensions of the two retaining
walls and the brick covering were
known this would be comparatively
easy. But as a matter of fact it Is
much more strongly built in some
parts than in others. Parts of it in
deed may be solid masonry. Its east
ern parts are more grandly built than
those west of the Ho river. In some
parts of the country, where stone was
more easily procured than bricks, the
sustaining walls were built of hewn
stone. Whether brick or stone these
walls were more thoroughly and ex-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

plus the fugitives from Tondo. Gen.
King marched up a week later with the
Utah volunteer artillery. and the Cali
fornia, North Dakota, and Oregon vol
unteer infantry, and. planting his men
on three sides of the village, blew the
place to pieces. The field guns used
on this occasion were for the most pars
not American, but Spanish, of the Nor
denfeldt make. They were taken
from the city walls of Manila. and are
not of the very latest pattern. The
Yankee artilierymen. however. make
the best Of them they can.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

the fires, burning furiously 10 the west
and south, drew closer arond the city.
IT was hopeless to attempt to put them
out. But as the natives, relying on the
set of the wind, had started operations
from their own quarter, it was decided
TO let them have the full benefit OF
their bonfire. A long barrier was made
and soaked through and through with
water. and buildings that looked likely
TO carry the flames were RACED to the
GROUND or burnt as they stood Thus
. non-intiammable zone was created,
and across this belt the flames could
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
IN MANILA WHEN F|L|PINOS FIRED It!

IL is evidently an English officer who
sends from Manila to the British Navy
and Army Illustrated a graphic ac-
count of the attempt of the Filipinos
TO burn that city. He says in one part
of bis story: cat a. m, bugles on
the insurgent side sounded Fall
back,' and the Filipinos retreated as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

1t would prove the reyiyification OF
China il the Chinese Government and
people can remove within twice ten
years the great landmark of isolation
that has stood for the long period Of
twenty-one centuries, and use 1t TO
curb the rivers that so often work
death and devastation in the northern
part OF China. And it Is especially
gratifying that this mighty stride to-
ward a stronger civilization is wholly
Of Chinese initiative
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
cOURTsHIP IN GERMANY.
The Gallant Is Asked to Declare His
Intentions.

when girl has arrived at what is
considered manageable age in Ger
many her parents invite young men TO
the house" says the Ladies' Home
Journal. Two or three are invited at
the same time, so that the attention
may not seem too pointed. But no
young man is ever invited to the house
until after he has called at least once,
and thus signifies his wish to have So
ciable intercourse with the family. If
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

be kept at bay. Any bits Of stone wall
or other non-combustible structures
were used as a foundation for the bar
rier, and the trees or woodwork were
removed or burned.
Then the Americans advanced on
Tondo and completed the Fihpinos
handiwork. Wherever a section Of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
WILD MAN OF WISCONSIN

life, but in most cases the marriage
soon takes place. Just before the mar
riage the banns are published in the
church, either on two successive Sum
days or, If the time be short, twice on
the same day. In the latter case no
tice is posted in public place notify
ing all concerned Of the wish of the
couple to marry"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

US out Of Manila began and ended in
Tondo. The population of Tondo in
normal times was from $4,000 to So
600. The population now is nil Tondo
was RACED to the ground, and the only
Filipinos who remained in it were
dead. AS for Guadalupe, it was occu-
pied by 1000 Of Aguinaldos troops,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

The cake at English weddings is al
ways star feature. Usually at fash
ionable affair it is fully six feet high.
and is a marvellous architectural struc-
ture of icing adorned with flowers and
figures.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
A Little Nervv.

First Passenger Would you be good
enough to lend me your spectacles a
moment? Second Passenger Certain
", sir, with pleasure. First Passenger
oh, thanks. Now, as you can no
longer read your newspaper, will you
please have the kindness to pass it
over to me?-Tid-B Bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
Good Judge OF Horseflesh.

Will Horner returned Saturday from
a horse-trading expedition. He started
out with six or seven head of horses
and came back with better lot of ami
mails and considerable cash in his
pocket. Bill is one of the best judges
of horsef1esh in Marshall county.-La.
con Home Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions. Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. AT all Druggists and
Shoe Stores Csc. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

Stubb-"The diamond should be COM
Portable for every one" Penn-"Why
SOL" Well, if the weather IS
cold the players can make enough
muffs for everybody; then ii it's too
warm there's fans all around
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

moment the wild creature turned again
and with the peculiar spring which
had been described to the sheriff at
tempted to fee. He threw his weight
upon both hands and feet and with a
strong movement Of the legs like a
kangaroo, threw himself forward to
land again upon his hands and feet six
feet away.
Captured at Last.
His remarkable speed in this odd
manner of locomotion completely sur
prised the pursuers and he nearly es-
capped, but several who were fleet Of
foot ran in a roundabout course among
the trees and headed him off. Then
ensued a terrific battle. The men
sought to cast ropes around his limbs,
but he struck and bit at them vicious
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

City Editor-How does that English
novelist who arrived today like the
country? Reporter Delighted with it;
he thinks the fireworks and flags were
meant for him.-Philadelphia Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

Hours are saved when you take the
Missouri Pacific-Rock Island through
sleeping car leaving st. Louis a. M.
arriving Denver IL o'clock next morn
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by thu
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP CO., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE. ky. NEW YORK, N. 2.
For sale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10


Cutcliffe Hyne In Through Arctic
Lapland," the rye cakes OF Lapland do
not carry pleasant memories. In fact,
of all the foods that ever got past my
teeth-and in rambling about the back
corners Of this world have come
across some uncanny morsels-the
bread Of Arctic Lapland carries the
palm for general unsatisfaetoriness.
The grain Is sown and suffered 10
come up as the weather and the weeds
permit When 1t Is as near ripe as II
chooses to get II is reaped, and with
the husks, the bran. the larger part Of
the stalk and a fair percentage OF the
companionable weed. II is chopped into
meal, II is not ground: ii Is more
hay than anything else. Baking days
come seldom. and large supply is
baked at once.
The dough is paved out into disks a
foot in diameter and from five eighths
to three-quarters Of an inch lnick.
Each disk has a hole in the miadle,
and when the cakes are baked they
are strung on stick and hung up on
the rafters for use as required. Age
neither softens nor hardens their
texture.
There are two varieties of these ee-
lectable cakes. One sort is like India
rubber, and on this we could make no
impressions; but with the other kind,
which is of the consistency of con-
crete, we could, as a rule, get on quite
well II given time. 1t was fiavorless,
unless packed with stale fish.
It was not Strengthening, either. as
the system could assimilate very little
OF It; but still, there was no denying
that the cakes did fill the stomach. and
for this purpose we employed them
rayenously whenever they came in our
way. There is no ache SO bitter as
that Of an empty stomach.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
willle knew.

Teacher Willie. where is the cap
ital of the United States? Willie To-
date-In the trusts.-Town Topics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

'Phwat koind ay horse is a cob,
Larry Wan thot's raised intcirely
on corn. Dinny."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

Gentlemen, eloquence and speeches
intended to affect peoples convictions
are Of no use here, as every one brings
his own convictions with him in his
pocket-that is to say, his instructions.
It is merely waste of time. | think
we had better restrict ourselves to
statements Of facts And SO we did
No one made big speech after that,
business was speedily transacted. and
the Federal Council has really done 4
great deal of good
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

We have one body that is not in
the least eloquent and has neverthe-
less done more for the German cause
than any other; that is the Federal
Council. ! remember that at first
some attempts were made in that di-
rection. | cut them short. l was presi-
dent, and | addressed them thus:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

AS matter of fact, it was merely
the air and attitude of Radowitz, who
looked as if he were speaking Of
something most profound and signiti-
cant and thrillingly impressive the
thoughtful mien, the eontemplative
eye, and the sonorous and weighty
voice. The gift of eloquence has great
" spoilt parliamentary life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10

"A citizen of Potsdam," Bismarck
further said, on another occasion. told
me he had been deeply impressed by a
speech of Radowitz's | asked him to
show me the passage that had particu-
larly stirred his feelings. He could
not mention one. | then took the
speech and read it through to him, but
it turned Out that there was nothing
in it either pathetic or sublime.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
BISMARCK ON ELooUENCE.

Bismarck was not only destitute OF
the oratorical faculty, but he thought
lightly of those who made eloquent
speeches. These eloquent gentle
men," said he to Dr.. Busch, who re-
ports the words in his Bismarck: A
Diary" are really like ladies with
small feet. They force them into shoes
that are too tight for them, and push
them under our noses on all occasions
in order that we may admire them.
1t is just the same with a man who
has the misfortune to be eloquent. He
speaks too often and too long"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
LAPLAND RYE CAKES.

Looked back at from a distance, says
Evening journal., 1899-12-23
JEREMIAH J. MAHONEY DEAD
DIED OF DROPSY AT HIS HOME
EARLY THIS MORNING.

jeremiah J. Mahoney, the we'll
known contractor. died from dropsy
at his home, No. S14 West Ninth
street, at 1.30 O'Clock this morning. He
was 10 years of age.
Mr.. Mahoney was one of the best
known contractors in Delaware. Many
railroads and railways were construct
ed by him. He was born near North
east, Cecil county, Md, and for many
years was identified with the construc-
ton department of the p, w. & B
railroad. Several years ago he en-
gagged in contracting and built the
railroad from Townsend to Centreville,
Nd, a street railway in Trenton, the
Eighth street railway, in this city, and
several cut-offs for the Pennsylvania
railroad. The last contract that he had
was the remodeling Of the Wilmington
and Brandywine Springs railway last
Summer.
Mr.. Mahoney had been ailing since
October 1. He leaves a wife and six
children, John j., Albion and Layton,
Mrs. Harry Stradley, Mrs. William
Aiken and Mrs. J. M. Griffith, of Phila-
delphia. Mr. Mahoney was a promi-
nent member of the Knights of
Pythias, and of the Odd Fellows.
The funeral will take place on Tues
day and interment will be made IN
Cecil county.
Evening journal., 1899-12-23
LOCAL BATTALION REVIEWED
ANNUAL INSPECTION HELD IN
COMPANY QUARTERS LAST
EVENING.

Companies A, c. L and X, which
comprise the first battalion, National
Guard CT Delaware. were inspected at
the Armory last evening by Major
Evzn G. Boyd and Regimental Quar-
ternaster A. ID. Chaytor. The COM
panies were reviewed in their respec-
tive quarters, which is an unusual
thing, and which has not occurred be-
fore during the past twelve years.
On previous inspections the battal-
ion was taken upon the drill hall floor
and brought to a company front, when
their uniforms and guns were inspect
ed, after which the board Of review
would go to each company's quarters
and inspect the lockers. This was not
the case last evening, as the companies
were inspected in their quarters, and
it is the opinion of many that the bat
talon did not come up to the standard
The board of inspectors was reticent
when approached by representatives OF
the press When one Of the officers was
asked il the guard would receive the
government appropriation, he said
without a doubt" and walked into the
private Office.
The various companies did not aver
age over eighteen men, and according
to the law they should have thirty.
Evening journal., 1899-12-23
YOUNG HUM RELEASED

BOY WHO CAUSED EDWARD LIP
PINCOTT'S DEATH GIVEN HIS
LIBERTY.
William Rowland Hum, the youth
who was sentenced to four months i'm
prisonment in Philadelphia for causing
the death of Edward w. Lippincott
has been given his liberty.
On Tuesday last Hum pleaded guilty
to involuntary manslaughter, and in
addition to the imprisonment Judge
Finletter imposed a fine Of $50 and the
costs of prosecution. The judge has re.
considered the original sentence, which
is equivalent to a discharge. It was
shown that the shooting was an acci
dent, and relatives of Lippincott asked
that HUM should not be punished. The
HUM family is well-known in Della
ware, having a Summer home at WILD
Cat Manor, near Dover.
Evening journal., 1899-12-23
ANOTHER TELEPHONE COMPANY

II. A. RICHARDSON ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF PROPOSED EAST
ERN SHORE LINE.
Denton, Md. Dec. 2S.-The Eastern
Shore Telegraph and Telephone Com
pany, with a capital OF 100000, has
been incorporated. Thomas L. Day.
William II. Deweese. James A. Traz-
zare, Fred X. Owens and Jacob e.
Ellwanger are the incorporators. At a
meeting of the stockholders George w.
Wolford, Of Cambridge; William r.
Martin. of Easton: Thomas L. Day, OF
Ridgely, William j. Price. Jr.. Of Cen
treville; Fred r. Owens. OF Denton;
Harry A. Richardson, William II. Ba-
ker and DUPONT Walker. Of Dover, were
elected directors.
The officers chosen were Harry A.
Richardson. president; Thomas l.
Day. vice-president; Fred r. Owens:
secretary; DUPONT Walker, treasurer.
and Devices and Owen of Denton.
counsel.
All of the stockholders are more or
less interested in the Peninsula lines.
and It is supposed that this new COM
pany means a consolidation.
Evening journal., 1899-12-23
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OFFICERS ELECTED AND ANNUAL
REPORTS SUBMITTED LAST
NIGHT

OFFICERS ELECTED AND ANNUAL
REPORTS SUBMITTED LAST
NIGHT.
Officers were elected at the meeting
Of the Historical Society OF Delaware
last night, as follows:
President, Chief Justice Charles II
Lore; vice-presidents, New Castle
county, Bishop Coleman: Kent county.
Manlove Hayes, OF Dover: Sussex
county. Governor Ebe w. Tunnel: re-
cording secretary, Willard Hall Por-
ter; corresponding secretary, John p.
Bird; treasurer II. r. Bringhurst. Jr..
librarian, City Solicitor Henry c. Con
rad historiographer. Pennock Pusey;
directors, DR.. John p. Wales. Colonel
William A. LaMotte, Judge /. c. Grubb,
Caleb p. Johnson and George w. Bush
In his annual report. Chief Justice
Lore recommended that the substance
of all annual reports. list OF dona-
tions received during the preceding
term, and the names OF the donors
should be printed in a year book. Mr..
Conrad, J.. c. Nandegrift and Willard
Hall Porter were appointed a commit
tee 10 have published "a year book"
-hNANAAAhr ~ AHf ANNNAA vi JUN d.
Bird, corresponding secretary, there
were fewer donations than for the
year preceding. Willard Hall Porter
report as recording secretary showed
that thirteen new members were on
rolled and three members have died,
and cne resigned during the year
There is S530.SO to the credit Of the so.
ciety In bank. Miss l.. B. Johnson. the
assistant librarian. stated that there
were S4i visitors TO the rooms during
| the year
Pennock Pusey the society's histo-
riographer read an interesting report
IL was referred TO the committee on
publication.
Miss Elizabeth Stockton Moore, oil
New Castle, presented to the society a
beautifully framed miniature portrait
Of her grandfather, Thomas Stockton