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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

guard her son from a watery grave
became a real passion with her. The
thought qualified all her plans for his
future and kept her in ceaseless watch
of his movements.
AS the boy grew he was not allowed
to paddle in boats or to learn to swim,
and when he was old enough to earn
his own living, his mother sent him
to an inland town in the neighborhood
of Boston.
When you get started" she said, AZ
will come and live with you. | don't
ever want to see the water again"
1t was not long before the young
man found work as a teamster. His
work was satisfactory to him and to
his employers; but one day the horses
| took fright and ran away. The heavy
wagon sweryed and upset upon a plank
bridge, under which a little stream
flowed. The driver was struck, and
becoming unconscious was hurled into
the brook. The water barely covered
him. He was drowned
There is an ancient Jewish proverb.
''Wheresoever a man is destined to die,
thither will his feet carry him." A
curious confederation of this saying is
related in the Talmud. On one occa-
sion King Solomon, attended by his
two scribes, met Azrael, the angel of
death. Seeing that the angels counte-
nance was sad, Solomon inquired the
reason and was told that the kings
scribes had been demanded at his
hands. On this, Solomon transported
his two favorites to the land of Luz,
where, according to current legend,
no man ever died. The next morning
Solomon beheld Azrael again, but this
time the angel was laughing.
why do you laugh?" demanded the
king, surprised.
Because" he answered. 20 king!
You have sent these men to the very
place whence l had been ordered to
| fetch them"
To live ones life naturally and right
eously. without faithless worry and
fret, is both good sense and good re-
ligion. Over anxiety not infrequently
invites the very disasters that imagin-
alton dreads-Youth's Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
A Crimean Veteran,

Sir John Hopkins, who relinquishes
his command Of the Mediterranean
station in July, having held it since
November 1896, ranks third on the list
of admirals. The distinguished ad-
miraPs active career began with the
Crimean war. and for the part he took
in the attack on the sea defenses of
Sebastopol and other operations he
gained the Crimean and Turkish med
ais. From 1881, when he accepted the
private secretaryship to the first lord
of the admiralty Sir John filled many
responsible official appointments. In
1894, while in command on the North
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Gen. A. S. Kimball, Depot Quarter
master of the u. S. Army, in New
York city, has sent to Lyman Nc
Carly, Assistant General Passenger
Agent of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road in New York, a letter of thanks
for the prompt movement of troops
that were ticketed over the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad during the past year.
He says that many of these movements
were made on short notice and his de-
partment had too frequently to rely
upon insufficient and sometimes mac
curate data. He realized that under
such circumstances the company was
placed in an embarrassing position and
the extraordinary efforts made by the
line to give satisfaction in every re-
spect merited and received his fullest
appreciation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
How His Ears Must Tingle.

The sultan of Turkey is most in
quisitive about what is said and writ
ten about him abroad. Every day
translations are laid before him from
the newspapers Of the world, and these
are all closely perused. His majesty
by the way, is bad hand at suffering.
At one time he wanted to have an ach-
ing tooth removed, and dared not
Eight slaves had molars drawn out in
his presence, that he might have an
opportunity Of judging the extent Of
suffering entailed, and finally the sui
tan decided that he would rather bear
the pain than undergo such an ordeal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

is brought forward to the chief, who,
with one quick stroke, plunges a keen
edged knife into its heart The eager
tribesmen crowd around. each dipping
his finger in the blood, and making
with it circle around his heart. The
body of the fox is then cast upon the
fire.
The men of the tribe seat themselves
in a circle, the chiefs in the center.
The women bring huge bowls filled
with steaming infusion of the sacred
herbs. The bowls are passed from one
to another, each drinking literally Of
the decoction. The brew is nauseous-
ly sweet, similar in some respects to
preparations of chloroform, but in its
initial effect resembling ipecacuanha.
The men throw themselves upon their
backs and the feeling of nausea soon
passes away.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

religious conspiracy. There are no
records to substantiate this tradition,
and the Penitentes of Arizona and the
northern part of New Mexico say that
they are the o"y religious sect ever
driven beyond the Mexican line. An
Indian tradition has it that many hun
dreds Of years ago the mountains in
that section were inhabited by a pow
erful tribe unlike all the other Indians
in the country.
The race was noted for its wealth, its
valor and its great physical beauty. 1t
possessed many secrets which were
unknown TO the other tribes. The most
important Of these was the knowledge
Of certain herbs which, prepared in a
peculiar manner, made men invncible
in battle and powerful in love. The
head chief had many wives and a great
number of children, but he was not
satisfied. There was a squaw who
lived by herself in the mountains and
was said to be the most beautiful
woman in the world. Many chiefs had
asked her to come to their tepee. but
she refused because she was the squaw
Of the great Mountain God, and could
not marry any other Indian
The head chief of the Quorbos had
asked her many times, and had receiv-
ed the same answer each time. At last
he determined to have her in spite Of
the Mountain God So he took his
young men and marched away into the
hills. Many moons passed and they
did not return. Then scouts were sent
out. At the top of the mountain they
found The bones of the party, all picked
clean by the coyotes and the ravens.
On a stone was the sign of the Noun
tain God. Since that day his curse
has been upon the tribe, and the herbs
which formerly made them powerful
have lost their virtue.
The Quorbos hope constantly for a
return Of their power and continue the
ceremony of the herb eating every
spring and fall. The ceremony is held
on sacred ground surrounding the
spring of San Luis. twenty miles to
the eastward of a spur of the Sierra
Pelonicillo.
When the winter is ended and the
spring sun touches a certain rock in
the Saux valley the tribe begins its
journey to the Fountain of Sweet
Waters" There they camp until the
night Of the full moon, on which is
the beginning OF their strange cere-
mony Kettle-shaped drums stand be-
fore the door of each tepee. When
the sun disappears behind the Peloni-
clio ridge the chief strikes a mighty
blow upon the sheepskin. and before
the answering echoes have died away
answering drum beats come from ev
cry part Of the camp.
Torches are lit and stuck upright in
the ground around tne spring. Fagots
are brought and piled high in the open
space to the south. A live fox, gem
orally a cub caught for the occasion,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
A Story Of Sterility,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
TLrrrEa 70 Mss. plNkHAx 10. 6o.ra6l

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Two years
ago l began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my back, menses
were profuse and painful, and was
troubled was leucorrhea. l took
patent medicines and consulted ply
stefan, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one of your books, wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking for
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and followed the directions
faithfully, and derived so much benefit
that cannot praise Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound enough.
! now find myself pregnant and have
begun it's use again. l cannot praise
itenough. "-MRs. CORA gibson, YATES
EANIsTEE, MICH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
ORGIES OF NEW MEXICO HERB EATERS.

Hidden away in the extreme south
western corner Of New Mexico, com
pletely isolated from the world at large,
dwell the few surviving members of a
band once rich and powerful. The
"Quorbos," or Herb Eeaters," as they
are called, now number scarcely a
hundred men and women, with a dozen
children. They have been driven,
little by little, farther into the fast
nesses of the mountains by the en-
croaching civilization. They have
reached their last stand in the valley
of the Saux river, between the Sierra
de San Luis on the east and the Pelon-
clio mountains on the west and south.
The nearest towns are La Locha and
Hechita, each hundred miles distant.
Tradition says that the Quorbos are
the remnants Of large band Of Mex
leans, exiled years ago because Of a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
There Is a Glass of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee The most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress, and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over one-fourth
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit Is cents and 25 cents
per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
"Your Medicine Worked wonders.

81 had been sick ever since my mar
riage, seven years ago; have given
birth to four children, and had two
miscarriages. l had falling of womb,
leucorrhea, pains in back and legs;
dyspepsia and a nervous trembling of
the stomach. Now have none of these
troubles and can enjoy my life. Your
medicine has worked wonders for
me. "-MRs. S. BARNHART, New CASTLE,
PA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
A Variety of Jokes, Gibes and Ironies
Original and Selected-Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide OF Humor-
Witty Sayings.
Jacks TrinmDh.

lie told her she was sweeter than the
petals of the rose,
He told her she was fairer than the
lily;
She pouted and pretended to turn up
her pretty nose,
And she answered: Jack, l pray you.
don't be silly"
Another who was richer and who knew
much more than Jack
Came wooing the sweet maiden who
had pouted
He looked upon her fondly but she only
turned her back
The love that he bestowed on her she
fiouted
Inc man who had the riches and the
brains forgot to say
That she was like rose or like a lily;
Jack came again and fattered her in his
old, foolish way,
And she took him, still protesting,
Don't be silly"
Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Hubby-I feel i'll this morning. I'm
afraid those Holsters / ate last night
didn't agree with me.
Wifey-I was afraid they wouldn't
They were green when l bought them,
and told the fish man | didn't think
they were ripe, and he said they al
ways come tina. way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

would be in my grave now If 1t had
not been for your God-sent remedy.
Pe-ru-na. l was broken down wom-
an, had no appetite; what little ! did
eat did not agree with my stomach.
1t is now seven years past that | used
Pe-ru-na and | can eat anything. -
Mrs. Eliza Wike.
Every woman should have copy
of DR.. Hartmans book entitled
Health and Beauty" This book con-
tains many facts of especial interest to
women DR.. Hartman has treated
more ailments peculiar to women than
any other physician in the world. This
book gives in brief his long and varied
experience.
Send for free books on catarrh. Adj
dress DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Matter of Digestion

Oh that | had the wings of a bird
she sighed, with infinite sadness.
Tonight, for dinner. she mad eaten
pork chops, picked olives and ice
cream.
Was it. then, that she needed the giz-
zard rather than the wings Of a bird
in order that she might be happy?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Suburban Excitements.

Chicago Record: "Highweeds, old
man, don't you revel in living so far
from the rush and whirl of urban life?"
"Rush and whirl! Come out some
night so you can see my wife and the
cook jumping around to get us off on
the morning train to town."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
RUNNING FROM DEATH.

A Strange Story from One OF Our Sea-
port Towns.
In one of our seaport towns lives a
mother who determined that whatever
happened, her son should never be
drowned. Her father was sailor and
was drowned at sea. She lest her hus-
band and her brother in the same way.
The horror of the great deep was upon
her. Only those that have lived by the
sea know what this terror is. To
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Iadv-"What's fhat p,


The idea of sending children to bed
early to punish 'em!" exclaimed Mrs.
Cossel, who was discussing her rela-
tives. That isn't any way to erect
them"
of course it isn't" answered her
husband. IF you want to convince
EN- that you mean business make 'em
get up an hour or so earlier in the
morning"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
a Snhstitnte-

Young Housewife Ito obliging
friend)-Did you tell me butcher to
send me leg of mutton? ObMging
Friend-Yes, dear; but he said he had
no legs of mutton in today, so | told
him to send you leg of beef instead.
-Tit-Bits
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

there's Bill Spriggins, fer instance. .
What about Bill?" Wasn't he a
member of the legislature when it got
deadlocked over the senatorship last
winter, and amt he workin' for a
Twin to-day ?"-Chicago Times-H Her
aid.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

THAT boy of mine" said the angry
father, lis just natural born fool"
"Of course. returned the neighbor,
and there was that in his tone that
made the father want to climb the
fence and go after him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
A Book That Should Be in the
Hands of Every Woman.

Mrs. Mckee Rankin, one OF the fore
most and best known character ac-
tresses and stage artists of this genera
ton. in speaking of Pe-ru-na, says:
mo woman should be without bot
tie of Pe-ru-na in reserve. Mrs Nc
Kee Rankin. Mrs. Eliza Wike, 120
Iron street, Akron. Ohio. says: Il
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Missed His Chance.

NO" said the member from the
nineteenth ward, they amt no use
tryin to help some people. 1t don't
make no difference how many chances
you give EN-, they're always trudgin'
along in the same old ruts Now,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Possibly.

The tragedian laughed bitterly as he
stalked along the railroad track.
This is what comes Of going out
with a stalk company he exclaimed
and laughed again, something less Bit
terly, mayhap
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Through Her Head.

Philadelphia Bulletin: Buggy gets
out Of all patience with his wife. He
says she can't get thing through her
head" That's funny. He told me
everything he said to her went in one
ear and out of the other
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
PROTECTING THE MAYFLowER.
The Connecticut Legislature Takes Steps

The Connecticut Legislature Takes Steps
to Prevent Its Extermina tion.
A novelty in the way of legislation
is d bill passed by the legislature of
Connecticut for the protection Of
wild flower, namely, the trailing ar
butus or mayfiower, says the Balti-
more Sun. This flower grows with a
short stem and in the woods where the
soil is loose. 1t comes out of the
ground easily and to save the trouble
of plucking the blossoms persons care
lessly and recklessly pull up the roots
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

American and West Indies stations, by
the prompt dispatch of ship. Sir John
saved the inhabitants of Bluefields,
Nicaragua, from the violence of an I'M
disciplined soldiery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
He Was Quite Sure.

Irate Father-Are you sure you love
my daughter for herself alone? Suit
or-Quite sure If she marries me |
shall never ask any of her relatives to
live with us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
An Inspiring sight.

How cheerfGlly your husband runs
your lawnmower, Mrs. Riprap.'
Yes, l keep his fathers old scythe
hanging in the piazza, and whenever he
looks at it he knows he is well OF.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Are You Using Aliens Foot.Eass2

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting, Burning. Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. powder to be shaken into
the shoes AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Chicago Great western Increase.

The earnings of Chicago Great West
ern Ry. Maple Leaf Route for the
fourth week of May, 1899, shows an in
crease of S26, 232Ol. Total increase
since beginning of fiscal year July 1st)
to date, $425, Spills.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

4 told Smithers l thought he had a
model wife"
Il suppose that pleased him.
well, | don't know. He said he
had found to his expense that she was
fond of being a model for her dress
maker"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Women who wear eyeglasses or
spectacles are always congenial."
Yes; they like to tell each other
how they had put them on long-long
before age had anything to do wita it"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
A PhilantllroDist,

Lady of the House-"I should think
big, strong fellow like you would
rather work than go around begging.
Sloppy SIM would if it wasn't for
one ting.
Lady" What's that"
Sloppy SIM ain got no family
meself and I'm afraid if wen to work
| might crowd out soma poor chap
vt has little ones to support.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

The more live, the more love this
lovely world; feel more its Author in
each little thing-in all that's great
But yet / feel my immortality the
more.-Theodore Parker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles. Go at once; de-
lays are dangerous.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
A Rouph Boar,ler.

Landlady's Son-Say, NAV, what is
border ruffian? Landlady-That
man from Chicago is one. Just see
him eat with his knife.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
VIII Expand Now.

How does it happen that your
brother Bill has quit TALKING against
expansion?"
He has been promised a job on the
police force, and, of course, he's got t
be consistent"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

did that woman give any reason
for attempting suicide?" Yes, yer
honor" What was it," "She SAYS
she wanted to kill herself"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
A Big One.

Guest-Where is my bill? told you
half an hour ago to bring it up.
Waiter-They are bringing it up on the
freight elevator, sir.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs. Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kan Dec. u, '95.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
This Earthly Tenement.

Mr.. Soppy seems to me to be very
selfish. He lives entirely within him
self"
"Oh. well, you know, some Of our
best people live in flats"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Weight of a skeleton

The bones of an average mans skele-
ton weights twenty pounds. Those OF
woman are probably six pounds
lighter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

St Louis, Mo-, July H. 1898: I had busting
headache for two days and two OF Coats Head
ache Capsules cured it.-Harry S. Wittenberg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
Goes Cough BaIsam

Gossip spends more time getting it
self repeated than history does.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Fits Permanently Cured No fits after
arst davis use Of DR.. Klines Great Nerve Restorer
send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
DR. r. II. KLINE, Ltd 9Sl Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Among the exports of Mexico last
year are to be noted two tons of dried
flies
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

New South Wales contains more
Towering plants than all Europe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
$500 to $500 Per Day

to man with rig, to introduce our Russian
Poultry Food and Lice Killer. Address with
stamp Russian Medicine Co., Litchfield, III.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

The adding pig and the spelling bee
are not in the same class.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Prudence is feather plucked from
the wing of some past folly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Is the oldest and best IL will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

When All Else Fails, Try Yi-Ki.
Cures Corns and Bunions never fails. No pain.
BY mall 15c Thomas Brown Charlottesville, Ind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces I'm
Illumination allays rain, cures windcoc. Csc bottle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

A needle machine turns out 100000
needles a week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Stupid persons are seldom dissatisfied
with themselves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
The Cause.

Miss Wheeler What made her throw
you over?
Climber Hill Rugged her and for
got about her vaccination.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29

Nothing but wheat; what you might
call sea of wheat" is what was said
by a lecturer speaking of Western Can
ada. For particulars as to routes, rail-
way fares etc, apply to Superintendent
of immigration, Department Interior, OF
tawa. Canada, or to c. j. Broughton, 1928
Monadnock Block Chicago. H. or Ever
EFT and Kantz, Fort Wayne. Ind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-06-29
A Fitting smile.

well. he borrowed an umbrella from
me and returned it the next day"