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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

M. de Bloch's War" | am merely
trying to give an idea of the magnitude
of his work. | doubt if there is HUI
man being today who is competent to
criticise Bloch's marvellous book. Ger
tainlyno one has ever studied the sub
ject as he has. | have in my posses
sion some typewriter copies in French
and English of his notes on certain
subheads on the one matter of the i'm
possibility of aiding wounded on the
field of battle, his revised and con-
densed notes amounting to fifty closely
written typewriter pages. An ex-
tremely brief sketch of what he has to
say about the penetration of modern
rifle bullets covers forty-three pages.
It is in the sixth volume that he sum-
marizes his arguments. Before it is
half finished he leaves his descriptions
OF war and his data concerning battles
and soldiers and begins to speculate on
the possible ways of preventing inter-
national conflicts. In order to justify
the statement which | make near the
beginning of this article, that NJ. de
Bloch and not the car is the father
of the peace conference, / must again
call the readers attention to the fact
that this book alone occupied in the
mere writing eight years, and that be-
fore he could begin writing it he had
to spend an entire lifetime in the gath
ering of information Thus his idea
long antedated the czar's. His plan
of international arbitration as suggest
ed in this final volume of his book Is
almost identical with the plan laid
down by the car in the call for
peace conference, which he issued to
the nations of the earth.
After NJ. de Bloch had brought in his
little book" to me he spoke very free
~ concerning the international Euro
pean situation. He discussed the ter
rife burden OF armament which the
nations Of Europe are obliged to carry,
and talked of the awful hardships
which compulsory military service
works upon the citizens of the coun-
tries where it is practiced.
Of himself he would say nothing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07


less, homeless Marguerite!" He will
wonder whether all his grand friends
will visit his obscure wife. Wife
oh, that dreadful word! Am a wife
already? 1t hardly matters now. for
will never be Demands. No; that
money-that fatal money-means our
last goodbye. l will say nothing to
him. | would not grieve nim-not for
worlds. But | feel better now that |
nave realized it."
She sat up, pushed back her hair.
and rested her clasped hands on her
knee.
Why did l so to the lawyers to-
day she sighed. IF | had only
waited few Sort no IRIS I might have
kept my money in my pocket. What
does it matter to me who | am? /
only know that l shall never lie Ber-
nard's wife,"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
HOW SHE LOST HER PLACE.
Peppina Had Been Growing Rich Out
of the Queens Gowns.

Peppina Had Been Growing Rich Out
of the Queens Gowns.
The following story comes from
Rome: Queen Margherita has known
for a long time that her dress bills
were enormously high, but, having an
old and trusted maid who did all er
shopping or ordered the royal trades.
men to bring their goods to the palace
for her majesty to see, supposed that
she was not overcharged. But on one
dark day for the maid she fell i'll, and
the queen, having need of very SIM
pie frock, one of her ladies in waiting
was desired to undertake the commits
sion. GO to X" said the maid, with
anxiety; they always serve her maj
esty." And, accordingly, Nine. de -
paid visit to that establishment. "a
thousand francs for plain piuue
gown? IMPOSSIBLE! Il regret very
much. madame" said the shopman
politely "but 400 francs for the gown
is not excessive, and then there are
Peppinas dues" "Peppinai Who IS
Pepp1na interrupted the aStOnlSned
lady. What has that person to do
with her majesty's affairs?" Every
thing; she is the queens maid, and
always insists on having more than so
per cent on every purchase" That
night Peppina left the Quirinal a sad
der but wiser woman. Her perks"
legitimate and otherwise, while maid
to her majesty were enormous. Not
least among them was her royal mis-
tress' wardrobe, which passed to her
so little used that to the ordinary eye
it was without blemish. Twice year
Peppina had sale, which was Largely
attended by Americans, who gave ex-
aggerated prices to possess gown
actually worn by royalty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
JEAN DE BLOCH.
THE FATHER OF THE PEACE
CONFERENCE.
A Tremendously Rich Dutchman, Who
Has Devoted His Whole Life to the
Study of the History of War. and
Wrote a Great Book Upon the Subject.

Schoeveningen, Holland, Correspond
ence: An English translation of M.
Henri de Bloch's great work on war
has just been secured for publication
IN America. Not the car, but M. de
Bloch, is the father of the peace con-
ference at The Hague. 1t was my good
fortune to see him when he was on
the very ground and watching the tre-
mendous result of his life's labor. NJ
de Bloch is a man of IS. He is short
He is fat. He is grayheaded. His
beard is trimmed closely to his chin.
Great shaggy eyebrows overhang a
pair of piercing eyes. M. de Bloch,
when he becomes the least excited, is
fierce in appearance and in manner. He
is the last man who would at those
times be taken for an advocate of
peace. He is always excited when he
is talking. Early in his youth he be-
came impressed by the awful horrors
OF war. He began to make study of
them He considered the cost of war
in misery and in money, and he con-
sidered it's results. He found the two
incommensurate. He took up every
phase Of arguments Of men who had
planned means of preventing war. In
those days most of these men were
dreamers and their plans were wild
and impractical. But Bloch did not
despair He was fortunate and the
world was fortunate in that he was
immensely rich and could afford to
carry on his studies untrammeled by
the limitations of poverty. He devot-
ed his time to many important mat
tiers in his own country, and became
loved and honored throughout Poland
and Russia. But never for moment
did he forget his one mission-that of
alternating the horrors of war. He
studied, studied, studied. His work
was unceasing. His arguments were
unending From every quarter of the
earth he gathered material on the sub
ject which always filled his mind. At
last, eight years ago, he had absolutely
mastered his great subject. He had
not satisfied himself without knowing
all about modern wars and their mis-
cries; he had begun at the beginning.
His information concerning the early
Greek and Roman wars was scarcely
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

thing for you, Bernard, my darling."
said his mother, the tears rolling down
her cheers.
"Mother-my beloved old mater,
don't cry" pleaded Bernard, now him
self again. 1T was a knock-down
kind of announcement, wasn't 1t? But
| took it like a fool There is no
need to cry. II this letter be true,
this is your last week in this dingy
hole! A fortnight more sees us
where? In Ell Dorado, I think"
The reaction had come.
"Marguerite"-he caught her in his
arms-"do you hear? Do you under
stand what has happened to me?
Twenty thousand a year! l simply
can't believe it." He released her and
went over to his mother again. "Oh,
they'll discover a later will, or some
thing" he cried. Il shall wake up to
find that this is all a delusion. 1t
can't be truel Madge, do you remem-
Der what we talked of as we came
home today?"
Yes, Bruno" she said, tremblingly;
her mead was Ieellng Wit the shock
of the news The words of the letter
seemed burnt on her brain. She forced
her quivering lips into smiles of con-
graduation, but could hardly COM
mand her voice: and she stole away at
the earliest opportunity into her own
little room to cry. She had swiftly
realized what this change would mean.
Twenty thousand year!
1T is cruel" she cried. "One thou
sand would have more than contented
him-have made him richi But this
this-it lifts him OF. of our reach al
together! know it, feel it. At
first he will be unchanged-he will
load us all with presents, he will
share his good fortune so generously
with us. But afterwards there will
come a lie when he Will look upon
all the beautiful distinguished women
who will smile upon him, and he will
think in bitter sadness am bound
in honor to Marguerite-poor. name
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
1T MUST BE A HoAx-IT CAN'T BE TRUE"

~~~~S~S~~~-~-~-~.~-~.~-~-~ -~~-~~S~-~~-~-~-~~-~-
ter part of the time l think he really
was interested"
Talking of Laurie-I beg his par
don, Viscount Thornheath," said Mary,
there's another letter from him for
you on the mantelpiece, Bernard"
"Oh, Bruno, it's to entreat you to
go! You must go!" cried Marguerite.
Hand it to me, there's a good pa
ter" said Bernard
Here's business-like document as
WELL" observed the doctor. with his
spectacles on, as he took another en-
ve.ope from the mantelpiece.
"Oh, take it away know it's
bill-it makes me feel faint" aid
Bernard. feebly.
why, to whom do you owe money
in Lincoln's Inn?" demanded the doc
tor, turning over the blue envelope.
"Messrs. Blade and Skinner, solicitors.
Who ere they, Bernardo"
Never heard of them. Give it to
me-" said Bernard
The doctor tossed over the letter. 1t
missed Bernard, and alighted on Mar
guerite's lap. Without promonition
of what was to come, she lifted it, and
laid it on Demands knee.
He was absorbed in the viscounts
letter; but in a minute or two he gave
1t to Marguerite, and casually opened
the blue envelope.
Marguerite. who was watching him,
saw a burning flush spread over his
face. He stared at the paper as if
stupefed, then uttered a smothered
cry.
MY boy!" exclaimed his mother,
looking up.
The color had left his face now-he
was pale indeed.
1T must be a hoax-it can't be
true" he said. hurriedly. as If he did
not know what he was saying. Spring
ing from his seat, he strobe to the
window. stood there a minute, reading
the communication once more straight
through. Then the paper fell from
his fingers; he turned leaned his arms
on the window frame. and rested mis-
head on them. Mary picked UP the
letter. and Marguerite read it over her
shoulder;
"Lincoln's Inn, Tuesday.
Bernard Selwyn SIZZLING, Esq.
"Sir-We have to announce to you
the death of Miss Letitia Clara Selwyn
of Selwyn Court, Hants. on the Sth
inst, and to inform you that, with the
exception of several legacies to old
friends and servants, you inherit the
whole of her personal and landed prop
erty. and all her money, invested in
securities which represent an annual
income of about twenty thousand
pounds. together with the estate and
house of Selwyn Court, the whole be-
ing bequeathed to you on the sole con-
dition that you add the surname OF
Selwyn SIZZLING Selwyn.
I'VE have the honor, s., to remain.
your obedient servants.
BLADE & Skinner. Solicitors"
The silence in the drawing room
lasted for many minutes. AT last Ber-
nard reused himself.
What coward I am" he said. with
a laugh. TO be so upset Mary. give
me that paper. Pater, do you think
it's genuine thing?"
1T certainly seems So" answered
the doctor. glancing at the paper. Il
remember now that Blade & Skinner
were Miss Selwyn's solicitors. 1t must
b genuine"
Il always said she would do some
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
ESCAPED FROM JAIL
AS Garbage and Was Nearly Two Hours
in the SwilI Box.

III lhc swirl DOAs
Chicago Record: Leo Lubin, a II
year-old prisoner, who has a police
record as a pickpocket, made his es-
cape from the county jail by secret
ing himself in can of garbage. Dur
ing the morning hours for the exer-
else of prisoners in the old Jail he
was carried out by two TRUSTEES" and
dumped in larger garbage box in
the Jail yard. He remained there two
hours, half suffocated, with the cover
of the box down, until the arrival of
the scavenger, who left the gates open
when he drove into the yard. The
driver of the garbage wagon almost
tainted when he lifted the cover of the
box to see a boy jump out, covered
with grease and garbage. He clutch
ed Lubin by the suspenders, but the
jailbird wriggled to release himself.
He broke loose, but left his braces in
the hand of his would-be captor. The
fugitive ran through the open gates
to the alley and disappeared in Illinois
street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

Remember that cholera morbus,
cholera infantum, summer COM
plant, bilious collie, diarrhoea and
dysentery are each and all catarrh
Of the bowels. Catarrh is the only
correct name for these affections.
Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific for
these ailments. which are so COM
mon in summer. DIR. Hartman, in
a practice of over forty years. never
lost a single case of cholera infan-
tum, dysentary, diarrhoea, or chol-
era morbus, and his only remedy
was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring fur
Their particulars should send for a
free copy of Summer Catarrh."
Address DR.. Hartman. Columbus, o.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Could Not Eat, Drink or Sleep.
OFFICE OF
SINGER SEWING MACHINE Co.
Fort ATKINSON. WIS.

Restored to health, after submitting
my case in vain to several physicians,
l take pleasure in testifying to the
merits of Zaegel's Genuine Swedish
Essence, hoping thereby to induce
others to try ii with equally good
results.
During my sickness | could neither
eat, drink or sleep, and in short time
lost no less than % pounds Every
thing was done for me, but all in vain;
l was growing weaker from day to day
until friend induced me to try the
above remedy. After a few doses my
stomach retained food, my appetite re-
turned. and as grew stronger again
enjoyed good sleep at night and began
from that time on to steadily improve,
until am now entirely well and have
my former weight.
Would not do without it for several
times its cost.
CARL +. BETHKE, JR.,
Manager Singer Manufacturing CO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Robert pownIng. the Tragedlan.

Robert Downing, the Tragedian.
Il find it a preventive against all
sudden summer ills that swoop upon
one in changing climates and water.
at is the finest travelling companion
and safeguard against malarial in
fiuences.
ITO sum it up, Pe-ru-na has done me
more good than any tonic have ever
taken"
Healthy mucous membranes protect
the body against the heat of summer
and the cold of winter. Pe-ru-na is
sure to bring health to the mucous
membranes of the whole body.
Write for a copy of DR.. Hartman's
latest book entitled Summer Catarrh."
Address Dr. Hartman. Columbus, 0.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

Stockholm easily takes first rank as
the city of telephones. 1t has $4,000
telephones to less than 10000 inhabi-
ants. Paris has only 1900 to
5000, 900 people. Stockholm and Paris
are the only cities in the world thai
have a complete double wire system.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Ridiculous.

Philadelphia North America: Mrs.
Peck (3:2S a. m.)-Henry, the baby's
crying. Get up and see what she
wants. H. Peck (sleepily)-No use.
She's past the point where she merely
cries when she wants anything.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

Her Pa-"Now that you have become
engaged to young Badger l must say
that I feel sorry for him." Daughter
For what reason, pa?" Her Pa
Because, my dear, you know you can't
cook even a little Bit" Daughter-"I
had thought OF that, pa, but you see
he is a professional forty-day faster"
Richmond Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

The best way to fasten the thread at
the end of a sewing machine seam is
to turn back on the seam just sewn
and stitch for half an inch or more;
then you can cut the thread and not
stop to tie. which takes great deal OF
time and is absolutely necessary if you
would not have your thread ripping
out all the time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swol-
len, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrow-
ing nails, corns and bunions. At all
druggists and shoe stores. % cts. Trial
package FREE by mail. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

An instrument written and signed by
one person for another in his presence
and by his direction, though without
any written authority, is held in Nor
ton VS.. Murray (IllD, 43 L. r. A. 529,
to be sufficient to bind the party under
the statute of frauds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
AYpallino n Poet

The Beauty-I'ye had lots Of poeras
written to me, but l have orly kept
those that were humorous. The Poet
(tenderly)-And why did you not keep
the serious ones? "Oh, because they
were ridiculous. "-Brooklyn Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
CnlIsthenIcs.

From Puck: Mr.. Kiddby-"Who is
making that internal jangle on the pi-
amor" Mrs. Kiddby-"That is Con-
stance at his exercise" Mr.. Kiddby-
"Well, for heavens sake, tell her to
get her exercise some other way"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

A contemporaneous written agree
ment referring to a promissory note
and providing that the maker may re-
ceive the note back on surrendering
certain stock, is held in American Gas
and V. M. company VS.. Wood (Me.), 43
L. r. A. 149, to constitute with the note
part Of an entire contract the stipula-
tions of which are mutual and depend
ent rather than Independent and coll
lateral. With this case is an extensive
note ON the effect of the breach of con-
temporaneous agreements as a defense
to promissory notes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

Sunday school teacher-Now, Tom
my, can you tell me what it is that
makes men hunt for pearls and dia-
monds? Tommy guess it's girls
The jewelers. Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
ROBERT DOWNING
Tells the Secret of His Great En-
duranCe,

Robert Downing was recently inter-
viewed by the press on the subject Of
his splendid health. Mr.. Downing
promptly and emphatically gave the
whole credit Of his splendid physical
condition to Pe-ru-na. saving:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
WHAT THE LAW DECIDES.

For the death of fireman caused by
stepping on live grounded wire in
public alley it is held in Cannon VS..
LaClede Gas Light company (Mo), AZ
l.. r. A. sos, that the electric company
owning the wire is prima facie liable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

Germany publishes about 10000
books year, France II 1000, Italy 5000,
England 5000, United States 5000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

Bill-"It's hard to understand some
women" Jill-''Why?" Bill-"The
other day a woman in Brooklyn
court refused to kiss the Bible. but
caressed her pet dog dozen times
while on the witness stand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

viola-"I've just finished a unique
sofa pillow. It's stuffed with old love
letters" Cody Indeed How very
nice and soft it must be-"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

The forfeiture of land under the
West Virginia constitution for the fail
ure of the owner to enter it for taxa
ton is held in State VS.. Sponaugle CIV.
Va.), 4S l.. r. A. 727, to be consistent
with the federal constitution and not
deprivation of property without due
process of law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Alcohol for Automobiles.

The majority of motor cars are now
driven by petroleum, but French en-
gineer recommends the use of alcohol
instead of it, and motors are being al
tered so as to consume it. There is
no fear Of explosion with alcohol, and
it is said to cost less than petroleum.
We might, therefore, paraphrase the
national poet and say, Put it in your
cars to save your legs"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

malIeu TO al Who Write
to M. r. ZAEGEL & co.
p. 0. Box sol, Sheboy-
gan, Wisconsin. A &c.
stamp should be en-
closed in your letter to
pay the postage on this
free sample.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Two Weeks
Treatment Free.

to readers of this paper. This medicine
cures Rheumatism; Stomach, Liver and
Bowel Complaints, by remoUtng disease
germs from the blood. Hundreds CT let
tiers like the above on file in our office
are proving this every day. A reward
of 500 Dollars Ia Gold will be given to
anyone who can prove that they are
not genuine.
A book telling all about its wonderful
cures and free sample, large enough
to convince you of its merits viii be
,,,,il.,l a.. II liz.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07

The great blood
purifier zaegel's
Swedish Essence
of Life is to be
nriyen awav free
The age-herald., 1899-05-14
JUGULaR vEIAiREMovED
New York Herald

rom the NeW 1Ork
 Two operations of an extremely rare and dangerous character were performed in the last fortnight at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Thirteenth street and Sec ond avenue, and the two patients, a boy and a girl, are on the road to recovery. The operation was the removal of one of the jugular veins, a surgical feat first at- tempted three years ago, and one in which more than 90 per cent. of the cases have resulted fatally.
 Madeline Burns, F years old, of this city, had more than four inches of her juguiar vein removed nine days ago. and is now certain of recovery, everything in her case working out favorably. The condition of William Jennings, 19 years old, of Green port, l.. l., was, however. more serious He was taken to the hospital suffering from necrosis of the bone behind the left ear. Three inches of diseased bone was re- moved from the patients skull and an ab- cess in the brain cut out. It was seen that the removal of the left jugular vein was imperative, owing to the formation within it of three clots of blood, which, unless re- moved, would inevitably result in death
 Dr. Gorham Bacon took charge of the op- eration, twelve other physicians being in attendance. Before the application of an- aesthetics the situation was explained to young Jennings ana ne was tOlu lndl the chances of saving his life were slim. The young fellow, however, pluckily told .the surgeons to go ahead. The jugular vein was then severed just above the collar bone, and, having also been cut near the upper part of the head, the ends were knot ted. A portion of vein about three inches in length was then taken out
 During the operation the patient lost whatever consciousness had remained after the administration of the drugs, and twice his pulse disappeared altogether By means of injections and artificial respiration the patient was restored and the operation con- tinued. At it's close food was administered to the patient by artificial means. For several days later Jenkins symptoms caused the surgeons some uneasiness, as certain cerebral troubles made their ap- pearance, but it is now considered reason- ably certain that he wiM recover. i
 In both of these cases the right jtgular vein will be compelled to do double. idutys and should both survive the patients will increase the number of those who in the whole world are living with one jugular to five. According to the medical records, only three have survived hitherto. One of these is living in Germany, and the remalr- ing two are in this country, having also been operated on at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Two other patients underS went the same operation at this hospital last summer, but their cases both resulted fatally The great danger peculiar to this surgical triumph is the formation Of ciots of blood in the remaining jugular which block the action of the heart and result ln almost instant death.