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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
WHY DO you Ri.usHr
The Latest Theory Is That There Are
rva Closelv Allied Cansaa Tor IL

The Latest Theory Is That There Are
Two Closely Allied Causes for 1t.
The general idea that blushing is due
to fullness of blood in the brain is in
correct, according to the new theory
of French expert. 1t arises from the
relaxation of the arteries of the face.
neck and breast, thus allowing an ex-
ira quantity of blood to rush to the
skin. These arteries have in their walls
layer of rings of muscular fiber, which
contract or relax according to the con-
dition CT the patient, and so permit
| the arteries to become more or less
full of blood. When they are extra
full, which occurs in weakness, the pa
tient bushes. There are two closely
allied causes of blushing. One is
named "ereuthopobia;" that is the or
binary weakness, and the ex-
treme sensitiveness and other condi-
tons caused by it. The other is des-
ignated 'erythrophobia," and is the
fear that one will blush unconsciously
at awkward moments. The latter is
a peculiar form of the disease. The
individual in question, although not
given to blushing, becoming gradually
| possessed with fear that he will do
so, at some inopportune time, and this
fear grows upon him until it complete
ly masters him and makes him grow
red in the face when there is not the
| slightest reason for it.
At the most simple questions the
color rises. and he is placed in the
most absurd situation. He is looked
upon with suspicion, because other
people accept his confusion as con-
seriousness of guilt; he recognizes the
| fact, and of course his condition grows
worse. Weakness is responsible in
this case also for the deplorable state
Of things, for when the sufferer is
taken in hand and he gets "braced up,"
he smiles at his former fears. It must
be very strong emotion that causes
flush to come to the face of really
healthy man or woman. Whatever
they may feel they will not show it
any more than they will show fear
when confronted by great danger. In
the latter case there is no doubt about
the danger; it is fully understood that
there may be feeling of fear within,
but it is not shown by the face. A
similar remark applies to the sense of
shame under reproach. That feeling
will not be betrayed by a blush, be-
cause the individual is not afflicted by
the disease.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
A LAVENDER DINNER.
A Suggestion for an Evening Dime
Party for Young PeopIe.

Party for Young People.
suggestions for home entertainment
may possibly be obtained from a din
ner for young people given in the west
recently. The table was eIaborately
decorated in pink and lavender, and
dainty china, cut glass and silver were
used in effective combination. In the
center of the white damask cloth was
placed mirror lake, which was
outlined in smilax and roses, to which
were attached lavender and pink rib
bons radiating to the places of the
guests. To these ribbons were fast
ened numbers, in addition to the pink
roses, and two lucky numbers drew
dainty prizes-a silver hat brim brush
for the man, and a silver neck buckle
for the girl. At either end Of the table
were silver candelabra tied with Law
ender ribbons, and filed with pink can
dies, hooded with dainty pink shades.
Dinner cards ornamented with the
crest of the hostess done in gilt were
placed at each plate.
When the company were at the table
the door bell rang and kilograms were
brought in addressed to the several
guests. When the yellow envelopes
were opened they were found to con-
tain single words and blank telegraph
slips. Later in the evening the guests
were requested to write a telegram,
using the letters of the inclosed word
in regular order as initial letters of the
words forming the imaginary mes
sages. Prizes were given for the best
kilograms thus constructed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
THE UMBRELLAS STORY.
It Is Thought to BE Thousands of
Years Old.

1t Is Thought to BE Thousands of
Years Old.
The umbrella is of very ancient orr
gin, says the Woman's Home Compan-
ion. 1t is found in designs on Greek
and Etruscan vases, and is traced back
to ancient Egypt, the mother of arts
It's first use was undoubtedly to protect
from the burning rays of the tropical
sue: its Latin derivation is from UNI
bra, shade. The English got the
umbrella from France, and the first
man who carried this rain protection
in England was Joseph Hanway, who
began the practice when a young man
and continued it until his death in
1884. Hanway was famous in his day
as philanthrOpist, but he is remem-
bered now quite as much for his per-
sistence in carrying an umbrella, and
beating down the prejudice against the
use of it. as for any of his purely ben
eficent deeds. When Hanway died, all
the people in England were carrying
umbrellas, and they have been carry
ing them ever since. Indeed. nowadays
England would not seem England
without the ever-present umbrella.
Though the umbrella came from the
East, reaching first Italy. then Spain
and France, and afterward England
and Germany, the pendulum now is
swinging back again. and late com
mercial statistics show that the city
of Paris is exporting 100000 umbrel-
las annually to Turkey, while in Eng
land in one year $4,000 umbrellas were
manufactured for shipment to Burma.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
CONVICT NO. 1909.

the cabin. The fog lifted about a.
M, and it was found that the boat was
off Bay Ridge. A breeze sprung up
and the excursionists sailed home. All
this time the Greenville section Of
Jersey City had been in a ferment. Dis
tracted mothers wept and prayed along
the water front, while frantic fathers
made efforts to ascertain the where
greeted the return OF the voyagers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

Killarney would ever be a spot free
to all who cared to go and see.
Practically the whole Of Killarney
district, which is owned by the Earl Of
Kanmare and Mr.. Herbert of Muck
ross, has been placed in the hands of
their Dublin solicitors for sale, and al
ready private capital has been inter-
ested in its purchase In a few weeks
the mansion house and desmesne will
be offered for sale to the highest bid
der.
Irish-Americans have been awaken
ed to the meaning of private sale OF
Killarney, and it has been suggested
tkat Irishmen by popular subscription
purchase that most valuable asset of
the kingdom of Ireland-Killarney-
maintain it as national park for the
people of Ireland, and thereby perpet-
uate the world wide interest that has
ceptered about Muckross Abbey, Din
ish island, the Tore waterfall and the
Gap.
The plan has met with pronounced
approval thus far. Several prominent
Irish-Americans who were interviewed
on the subject expressed themselves as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

leans preserve the historic in
terest of beautiful Killarney. |
VIII do all in my power to aid a
movement to make the place nation
al park presented to the people of Ire
land and maintained by the purchasers
of the historic spot. There should be
no hesitancy on the part of any Irish
American citizen to help such a grand
movement, for many of our younger
folk will want to visit this romantic
country in years to come, and the only
way to make such visits possible is to
preserve the lakes and their surround
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
KILLARNEY LAKES FOR SALE.

strongly favoring the movement, and
the concensus of opinion was that
there would be no difficulty in raising
enough money to purchase the prop
erty and insure its preservation as a
national Irish park.
1t is stated that that portion of the
beautiful lake offered for sale embraces
about $4,000 acres, which can be
bought for $3.50, 900.
One gentleman said: 81 will sub
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

Beautiful and world famous, the
Lakes of Killarney, with their sur
rounding woods, meadows, hills and
valleys, are for sale, and in peril of
becoming private property, says the
New York Herald. This fact has sent
a thrill of fear to the heart of every
loyal Irish-American citizen. especial
ly those who have visited the historic
chain of waters, and who have lived in
the hope that beautiful and romantic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
Only the Dumb Really safe.

A sharp watch over the tongue is
necessary in Germany nowadays, where
a careless remark easily brings the
speaker under the heavy hand of the
law. Only the other day a workman
attending his fathers funeral was ov
ercome with grief as he turned away
from the grave and sobbed out: Fare
well, we shall never meet again" His
words were reported to the magistrate,
who summoned the workman for an
outrage against public morals by de-
nying the immortality of the soul and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

ings in their original condition. Let
every true lover of his mother country
put his shoulder to the wheel and
make Killarney Park, Ireland, last
ing monument of his remembrance.
am heartily in favor of such plan,
and | am ready to contribute what
ever amount is considered to be my
share to insure its success, whether it
is 81 900 or more"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
Just How 20 Cnre Freckles,

A Triplett (Mo) girl sent a dollar to
a smart New York man for a sure
cure for freckles." This is what she
got: Remove the freckles carefully
with pocketknife, soak them over
night in salt water, then hang up in
the smokehouse in a good strong smoke
made of sawdust and slippery elm
bark, for a week. Freckles. thus treated
never fail to be thoroughly cured"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

From the Sing Sing Prison Paper,
Star of Hope: The state takes under
its special protection none but those
who merit it by their character. 1t is
certainly remarkable how we'll we en-
dure our confinement. considering how
everybody in the world that we were
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
HVCROS0 |
ABBEY

chased from is enjoined to take
plenty of exercise and live as
much as possible in the open
air.
OF course you've heard this
before. Once upon a time lit
tie girl visited this place with
her mother. and, seeing a lone
ICON" strolling thro' the yard
Ga rare sight then, as now, ex-
claimed, ooh, look. There goes
a tame one!" But this little
joke, ancient as it is, tickled me
into a laugh when l had six
and six staring me in the face.
The authors of my Excessive
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

white marble, inlaid with jasper, cor
nelian, turquoise, agate, amethysts,
and sapphires. The work took $4,000
men twenty years to complete. and
though there were free gifts and la
Dor was free the cost was $16.5OO, O0O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
He Filled the Vacancy.

Judge: Mother-"Dear me, Bobby,
your teacher tells me you stood at the
foot ct your class this month" Bob
by (blubbering) Well, that amt my
fault. They've taken Tommy Tuffnutt
1ut and sent him to the reform school"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

Sentence" "a Victim of Mere Circum-
stance" "Falsely Accused" cine
Keepers humanity" and other pessi-
mistic articles written for the Star Of
Hope, who have threatened to discon-
tinue their contributions unless the
aforementioned articles are published
at once, will no doubt be surprised to
learn, using the language of the con-"
that there are Others" and we do not
believe that in the multiplicity of
choice our readers will beg for their
tales OF woe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
So Quick.

Believe me, sir" remarked Boothin
Barret, "a man should enter heart and
soul into his chosen vocation; now, the
moment | step out on the stage l at
once lose sight of the audience" "So?'
put In Cynicus, 81 had no idea they got
out of the house SO quickly. Detroit
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
HISTORICAL PARENTS.
Overjoyed at the Safety of Their Chill
dren Becalmed at Sea.

dren Becalmed at Sea.
New York Journal: After a night
spent blanketed in fog in dead calm
on the upper bay twenty-five children
and eleven adults landed at the foot
of Linden avenue in the Greenville sec
ton of Jersey City at a. m. yester-
day. They were met by forty-four
anxious, almost hysterical mothers and
fathers and some 200 others, who had
been sitting up all night imagining all
sorts of disaster. 1t was an excursion
given Saturday afternoon by Rector
Percival Pyle and Organist Charles E.
Colbeck, of the Grace NJ E. church, of
Greenville, to the members of the
choir, seventeen boys and five girls.
Other adults in the party were Mrs.
Colbeck, clerk of the vestry William
zimmerman, Fleet and William Co
G., which carried the excursionists, and
five members of the congregation. The
little folks sailed away, bound for Mid
land Beach, at o'clock in the after
noon. When off TT. Wadsworth the
Gorusches found that they could not
reach Midland Beach, so it was de-
cided to put in at Ulmer Park. There
the children enjoyed themselves until
o'clock, when the start was made for
home.
When well out of Grayesend bay the
wind died down suddenly and the boat
was becalmed. 1t was thought that by
working at the oars the trip could be
made safely, but fog came up, hiding
the lights on shore and adding an ele-
ment of danger to the adventure. The
children enjoyed the situation i'm
mensely, but their elders were much
worried. One by one the little ones
drODDeu off tn SlpaD and ware ctor.ad in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
The Retort Courteous.

She-I am afraid you only know the
worst side of my husband. He-Per-
haps l did-until | met you. She
What am to infer from that? He
Now / know his better half.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
Evidently Self-Trained

Marie-Why do you think she must
have picked up her musical education
herself? Lucy When she sings / can
understand nearly every word she says
Spare Moments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
CostIiest Tomb.

The most magnificent tomb in the
world is the Tai Mahal in Agra, Him
doostan. 1t was erected by Shah Je-
han 10 the memory of his favorite
queen 1t is octagonal in form, of pure
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

A chest of opium weighing 125
pounds sells for 1000 rupees at least,
SO that the saving in one sub-agency
alone comes to 100000 rupees, which
at the present rate of exchange may
be taken to be equal to 100000 There
are five sub-agencies in Bengal, and
probably the same number in the
northwestern provinces, which gives
total of 100000, to which if is added
the saving in freight, owing to the
bags being loaded in several layers in
railway truck, instead of only one
layer of jars, we get nearly $4,000, 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

The advantages are obvious-first
no breakages can occur, and there is
much less lost by the amount of opium
sticking or adhering to the sides. In
the latter case it is estimated that one
pound per jar is saved while about 5
per cent is lost in breakages, or about
four pounds per jar. There is, there
fore, saving of about five pounds per
jar, and as each sub-agency sends
about 10000 jars, the saving amounts
to 100000 pounds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
Unique Contribution Box.

New York Tribune: 1t is said that
a contribution box in use in a church
in Las Calias, N. NJ, has the spaces
along the outside, inside and bottom
rented for advertising purposes. One
Of the advertisements reads:
He that giveth to the poor
lendeth to the Lord"
Ashquith gives 60 days credit on
/: pots, stoves, wooden ware and /:
furniture !:
$4,000 ......... .............s...
Another is as follows:
"The Lord loveth a !:
/: cheerful giver.'' j:
!: Benedict gives /:
:: Highest Prices for Butter. /:
, .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

Better to be despised for too anxious
: 9prehensions than ruined by too con-
dent q geeurity.-Burke.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

scribe $1,000 or
$4,000 if necessary
to insure the sue
cess of such an TN
dertaking, and l
know of several
others who will
gladly do like
wise"
Another declared
it to be a capital
idea, and contin-
ued: by all means
let the Irish Amer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
Sardonic Humor.

sentenced him to fifteen days impris-
onment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

The refreshment stalls for the hun
dreds of cultivators who bring in their
produce are interesting. Their simple
wants are easily satisfied, and the
greater part of the refreshment pro-
vided consists CT a mixture Of parched
barley and grain ground to powder,
mixed with little coarse sugar. These
small farmers live on very little and
make great deal of money on their
opium.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
GATHERING OPIUM.

There is a revolution in opium pack.
ing in India which it is calculated will
save the growers $5,000,O0O a year.
Formerly, on taking the opium from
the cultiyators, it used to be placed in
earthenware jars. and these jars were
packed with straw into wicker bas-
kets. This antiquated method will,
however, be seen no more, for the jar
system is being replaced by packing
the opium in cloth and gunny bags. 1t
has undergone a preliminary test of
two years in one sub-agency, and is
now being given a crucial test by be-
ing tried side by side with the jar
plan, half the opium of this season
being packed in jars and half in bags
There is little doubt, however, as to
the final opinion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20

Whenever there isn't any othel
pressing need for our money we dis
cover that our teeth need filing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-20
Official 9Oireetorv.

ATTORNEYS- BUSHNELL, WATKINS &MosEs
Practice in all State and United States
courts. East Maple street, Lancaster.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-24

Subscribers of country newspa-
pers often allsw their subscriptions
to become delinquent through care
lessuess, and yet feel insulted if
their paper is stopped or a state
ment of the delinquency is sent to
them. They do not expect any
courtesy from metropolitan papers
but the country papers are ex-
pected to come on whether they
are paid for or not This is unjust
exaction. Because he is editsr OF
a country newspaper is no reason
why a man should carry you year
after year. The income from sub-
scriptions to newspaper is an i'm
portant item. Like snowAakes
they are individually small but
when aggregated they pile up won
derfully. They should be coming
in every day of the year They
must come in if the publisher pays
his bills which falls due every
month in the year.-Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-24

Ifa man cheats you, cease to
deal with hin; if he ISLANDERS yeu,
take care to live so that nobody
will believe him. No matter who
he is or how he misuses you, the
wisest way is to let him alone; for
there is nothing better than this
calm, cool and quiet way of deal
ing with wrong we meet with.
Lies unheeded will die; fires un-
famed will burn out, aad quarrels
neglected become as dull as the all
but extinct volcano. .-Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-24
The Morphine Habit Increasing.

1t is stated by prominent physi
clans that the number of morphine
fiends is increasing, Owing to their
delicate nervous organization, the
habit finds the greatest number of
it's victims among women, although
men too are not exempt, They
take the deadly stuff whenever they
feel depressed or have a slight all.
ment, and before they realize find
themselves in the grasp of a prac-
tice which can but end IN the grave.
THIS morbid craving comes from a
run down condition of the nervous
system and blood. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters taken faithfully
will tone up the system, strengthen
the stomach and make the blood
pure, and it will help the liver and
kidneys to do their work. 1t is good
for everyone, especially at this time
of the year.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-24

A gentleman who came in on an
early Texas & Pacific train this
morning will know better the next
time he comes here, than to deposit
his grip sack on the floor of the
waiting room and turn his back on
the same, for an individual did this
feat andEhad same gobbled up. He
gave it up as gone for good and
came up town to buy another one,
and also stock it with shirts and
other wearing apparel he could not
get along without. While in at
Jake Eldridge's laying in supply,
a negro darkeucd the door of the
store in passing by aud he had the
same identical grip stolen at the
depot. Mr., Eldrdge and the man
started in pursuit, and with the aid
of Sheriff Edwards aud gentleman
captured the negro and recovered
the stolen property. The negro was
jailed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-24

There is great demand through
cut the country for small bills to
supply which the treasury depart-
ment has arranged to have printed
aud engraved daily about $500, 600
in oes, twos, fives and tens. The
purpose Of this is TO meet the large
demand for currency that is ex-
pected in a few months to move
the crops. At the present time
the entire amount of fractional
currency, silver dollars, Que dollar
and two dollar notes is 1920, 900 900,
whereas the fves, tens and twen-
ties amount to 1886, 900, 900.