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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
STREETS PAVED WITHREDWOOD
Oakland, Cal, Is Trying an Interesting
Experiment In Pavements.

Oakland, Cal, Is Trying an Interesting
Experiment In Pavements.
From the New York Tribune: Fiji
teen or twenty years ago a good deal
was heard of wooden pavements for
streets. They were quiet and smooth
and fairly well suited to the residence
districts Of city, but did not stand
the wear and tear of heavy traffic very
well. Then, when the blocks became
worn and rotten, as they did, they alb
sorbed disease germs and lessened the
salubrity Of the neighborhood. OF late
wood paVements have gone out Of fash
ion almost entirely. Something new in
this line is now reported from Oakland,
Cal, however, and it may prove so
successful as to reYolutionize the ideas
OF civil and sanitary engineers. In
Oakland the wear and tear comes on a
layer of asphalt which covers the wood
and not directly on the latter. The
blocks are six inches square and four
inches deep. They are laid on bed
of concrete, after having been soaked
in hot asphalt A mixture of hard
asphalt and California liquid asphalt,
in equal parts, raised to a temperature
Ol DSINOGu SOU duU tOU USSE6SS r duE0u-
heit, is employed. The interval during
which immersion lasts is from three
to five minutes. This treatment rem
ders The blocks waterproof. They are
then laid from curbstone to curbstone.
A mixture Of asphalt and carbonate Of
lime Is heated and poured upon the
wood pavement. This is so soft a
liquid that it runs down into all the
interstices, and even works its way
in under the wood, il there are any
holes there. Not until the fluid has
been poured on three successive times
is the surface properly covered and the
spaces between the blocks we'll filed.
Sand to the depth Of a quarter of an
inch is rolled into the asphalt when the
last application has been made of the
latter. The carpet thus formed has
so hard a surface that it withstands
ordinary light traffic for two or three
years. It can be renewed at an ex-
pense of less than half cent per
square foot. Renewal seems to be nee
essary where redwood is used, but hard
wood can remain bare for a longer
time without injury.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

Of his time he devoted to Cregan, the
rest was punctiliously divided between
the officers and men.
At Rio de Janeiro John Cregan dis
embarked with Punch and his few be-
longings. No one on board had sue
ceeded in discovering his business, not
even the captain, who had done his
best to draw him.
When Cregan landed he put up at
the most moderate hotel he could find
and looked about him for d family
named Doyle. He found families called
Doyle in every conceivable condition
OF life, but from all of them he turned
away unsatisfied. Wherever Cregan
went Punch went, too; he was as alert
as fox
Come, Punch; we'll take a turn"
said Cregan one cool evening.
The main thoroughfares were crowd
ed; lighted saloons, not too choice,
shone upon the street, the people OF
Rio were making merry in characteris-
tic fashion. Cregan turned into darker
and narrower ways, bordering deeply
on the strange fortune that brought
him so far on so poor a chance of sue
cess. Suddenly Punch started forward,
nose to ground. Cregan saw a figure
pass into a squalid-looking house.
Back, dog" he called. Punch came
to heel all quivering with excitement.
els it true find, l wonder" he
thought, drawing back into the shadow
with his hand on the dogs collaI
In half an hour the figure came out;
it was a woman, in the dress OF
nurse. Punch strained to free himself.
"Quiet; not now. This isn't the
right place to interview a lady. You
should know that, Punch"
Cregan was more excited than the
dog; he could have danced for joy
When the woman was out of sight he
went up to the house which she had
left and knocked. A draggled child
came to the door.
who was the lady who just 1eft?"
Sure, twas Sister Mora"
where does she liver"
How could I know, sorr?"
will she be here tomorrow"
''She will, sorr.'
Cregan scrubbed his address on q
piece of paper and slipped it and coin
| into the child's hand.
Give her the paper tomorrow and
tell her TO come at once. Spend the
money dacent, now, avick.''
He hurried back to the hotel and
| tried to sleep, but the morning found
him with heavy eyes and aching head.
All day he sat at his window with the
dog. watching for the woman in a
nurses dress.
| At last she came. 1t was toward
evening, and the cool wind was blow
| ing up again She was shown into an
empty room according to his instruc-
tons, and he and the dog went down
to meet her.
| When the door was opened Punch
sprang to her joyfully; with a little
startled cry she drew away; then she
fell on her knees and buried her face
| against his shoulder.
Punch! Punch!" she cried, sis It
your"
i've brought him to you, MORA, %
said Cregan. Twas he who found
you"
"And you, too! Oh, joint"
He took her hand and be1d 1t for q
long fime in silence. gaziaK into her
eyes. Then he let 1t fall with sigh
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
CUBAN CENSUS.
Not to be Given a Political Aspect, Work
to Begin Oct 16.

Not to be Given Political Aspect, Work
to Begin Oct 16.
Washington. D. c., Aug, 31.-The
Cubans have been seeking to commence
rate the opening of the first war for
independence, which began October 10,
1868, by beginning the taking of the
census October 10, next, as the census
is regarded as one of the evidences of
Cuba's progress toward self-rule and
independence
It was finally decided, howe yer, not
to give a political aspect to this purely
administrative du ty, and the date for
beginning the taking of the census has
been fixed for October I6. The work
will begin simultaneously in all the
provinces, and the enumeration will be
accomplished within few weeks
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
Ancient Prayer Book.

A large folio book Of common prayer,
of 1852, which belonged TO Bishop
Creighton, who was Bishop OF Bath
and Wells, England, in 1870, has been
returned to its old home IN the palace
at Wells, and added to the many his
toric treasures of the library. It is an
excellent specimen Of the binders art,
having been found b. S. Mearns, the
binder to Charles II.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
Had Balance Left Over.

Havana, Aug. 31.-The commission
which has been engaged in distrib-
uting the SO, 900, 900 appropriated for
the purpose of paying off Cuban sol
diers who surrender their arms to the
American officials has returned to Ha-
Tana. It reports that 3,692 persons
have received their share of the gra-
tuity, and that the total amount of
money distributed is 81, 526, 900.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
AInminum shoe. for Hor.e..

Russia has tried experiments with
aluminium shoes for cavalry horses. A
few horses in the Finland Dragons
were shod with one aluminium shoe
and three iron shoes each, the former
being on the fore foot in some cases,
and on the hind foot in others. The
experiment lasted six weeks, and
showed that the aluminium shoes lasted
longer and preserved the foot better
than the iron ones.-Boston Traveller.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
Ed Little Takes . Rest.

A letter from Lieutenant Colonel Lit
tie to his parents says that he has TAX
en- a furlough because of his wound
and general bad health, and is at Ma
gasaki, Japan. He expects to take a
trip through China and will join his re-
giment when it starts for home.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
nEaior &c Harrison ImprorinE

Washington. D. c., Aug. 5o.-Gen-
Wood cables the War Department that
Major Russell Harrison is considered
to be improving. His temperature is
normal, but he is still weak and not
out of danger. Major Harrison has
yellow fever.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

One fact which
the press agree
upon with great
unan;mity - that
the Big Dual Show
attracts the most
fashionable and
cultured audien-
ces of any tented
show that has ever
visited their re-
spective cities
Forepaugh and
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

Ex-Judge Henry Hilton died this
week at his summer home In Saratoga,
n. Y. This is the Judge Hilton, who
handled and finally succeeded to the
a. T. Stewart millions
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
spiders and the Diving HsH.

There is nothing new in the diving
Sell. Long before man thought he in
vented it the water spider knew all
about It The water spider crawls
down reed, dragging his diving bell
with him, and anchors 1t under water
on level keel so that the air It con-
tains keeps the water out
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
r,.h Caught b, clockuerL.

Fish are not only caught but pulled
into the boat by a Kentuckian's de-
vice. comprising the usual line, which
is wound on the shaft Of a clock
mechanism, pull on the line releasing
the spring and winding up the line.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

The diplomatic career Of Baron De
Staal, who presides at the peace con-
ference. has been a long and distin-
guished one. He is the soul OF discre-
ton, having never opened his lips in
public
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
BT41S-a LibFzr.

The library - the late Congressman
r. P Bla2a OF Missouri, Numbering
sOns l5e VOLUMES Of Al estimated ay-
erage cost Of $3.50 sech, WIS late3S sold
at auction in Shelbina, NO, for 81.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
4 Difference.

Putting and blowing are often con-
sidered as synonymous terms. You
will discover difference. however, il
instead Of putting a man up, you should
blow him up.-Spare Moments.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
Oldest Creature

The oldest creature living in the
world belongs to Walter Rothschild.
1t is a giant tortoise, weighing a quar-
ter Of a ton, and it has a known life
OF $50 years
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
Pet GnaEoA

feet long, are domestic pets IN the resi-
dences Of Manila. They are petted for
their skill in catching and deyouring
rats.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
rondoD,s Grouine Population.

It is estimated that at the present
rate OF growth, London, which now has
a population of 5,657, 600, viii in 1s41
have over 1900, 900.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
Princes Warning.

The Prince of Wales has warned his
brother Free Masons not to make
themselves cheap by wearing their Ma
sonic regalia on ordinary occasions.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
SmaIIpox IN London.

Only one death from smallpox has
been registered in London during the
past twelve months.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
Without Liquor.

There is a district in Liverpool in
habited by $4,000 people where intox-
icating liquor cannot be bought
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

at Little Rock two good rains have
occurred, but the farmers say it was
too late to do much good to the cotton
er0n
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09
Tn Laundry Dresses and Skirts.

To get best results, mix some ''Fauftless
Starch in a little cold water; when dis
solved pour on boiling water until it be-
comes clear. All grocers sell '-FaultleGs
Starch" Large package, loc-
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

Against Cut-Rate Drug Stores.
Baltimore druggists have organized
and will try to stop price-cutting In
medicines.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

The sun rises in the east, but bread
rises with yeast in it
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

Akind word to the cook never spoils
the dinner.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

When q singers voice fails he can
NO longer take up his notes
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

Now the Biggest and Richest show in
the World
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05

Germany now has four steamship
lines keeping MP regular connection
9Th casters Asia
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
ASK FOR IRON GRAVEYARD.
terproof BurSing Ground for
10000 Bodies

The ron manufacturers of Iennsy
vania have been asked through he me
dunn Of the national association Of
manufacturers TO submit proposals to
the government Of Venezuela for an
iron graveyard, in which to RENTER 25
600 bodies. The proposal is novel with
iron industries Of Pennsy .vaLia al
though there are a few iron cemeteries
in southern cities. The graveyards
particularly in Caracas, heretofore have
been built of stone. but these have
proved unsatisfactory. and the Vene-
zuelans have become tired of building
grayeyards. which have been erected at
great expense Of marble and granite.
IL is believed that iron wi. answer
every purpose. But il must be made
waterproof, and Mr.. Maggie, Of the Man
ufacturers' association, said he did not
doubt that Pennsylvania mechanic
cnuld furnish structure that woulu
answer every purpose.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
FASHION NOTES.

Beetle. toad. turtle and butterfly
shaped brooches are gaining In popu-
lariiy. They are generally set with
imitation or precious stones.
Gun metal is gaming in favor, and
among the many novelties is iorgneite
chain, which is worn either plain or
studded with gems.
New styles of umbrella handles OF
burnt ivory or ivory smoked. with sill
yer and gold trimmings. are numerous.
The most attractive is a fat ivory
handle with carving trimmed with sill
YER.
Pocketbooks and card cases Of wal
rus or elephant hide, with silver and
gold mountings, are shown. The de
signs are novel and, with or without
the addition Of a small watch. are very
desirabl presents.-Jewelers' Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
VERSES OF THE DAY.



Some New Years day the bells shall ring
across the frosty spaces.
And find us gone, with other folk in cur ia
miliar places;
While gray stones covered Ger with moss
or snow OF pallid whiteness.
Reflect from crystals frinEed with frost the
winter moonhght's brightness;
We shall be dwelling far above earth's sor-
row and repining,
With heavens mysterious radiance on
TRANSPORTED faces shining.
Sc let US live that when shall come that
sure-to-be tomorrow
True trust from earrh-lives nobly spent our
hopeful souls can borrow
The gladness born of helpful deeds from
blessedness of giving,
And learn from years well scent and used
the grandeur great of living;
Earth-life is short but love is long-its hap
Ply sphere supernal-
It's brightness is a home in Heaven and
joyousness eternal.
Cast backward looks at New Years time
along the years behind YOU.
Let every lapse of duty there Of faithful
ness remind you;
All make mistakes. but those of time are
fading fast and fieeting-
Each one fnger-post 10 warn against
wrongs repeating
The errors become lamps of ife-their les
sons learned and Needed
To guard from graver ills to come when
warnings shall be needed
New Years, the mountain top from which
we view the road behind us
And roads ahead where coming years of
good or i'll may find us
Look well each way ere you descend to-
ward the valleys smiling,
For on the wooded slopes between are lures
and paths beguiling;
Lay out your course while touching Heaven
with gaze the whole course sweeping,
And let experience map the route. your
feet from peril keeping.
Then shall each glad New Year become
season for rejoicing
Each merry bell and happy heart deep joy
and gladness volcIay
A season for good vows renewed which
never shall be broken,
Each one pledge of strength restored,
sacred seal and token;
For good is God. life here but brief, while
hope and love cease never,
But truth shall reign and true souls live
forever and forever.
L. EDGAR JONES.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
inter.

Yes. the Summer is pretty, | know,
With ner birds, and her flowers and trees,
When the meadows are filed with the glow
Of the sunshine or humming of bees.
Oh! it's fun in the bright days of fall
TO shake the brown nuts from their
hoods.
When the hooking birds whistle and call,
And The squirrels frisk in the woods.
And the springtime is beautiful. too,
When the flowers all wake from their
sleep;
When the green of the grass is so new.
And the blue of the sky is so deep.
But old winters the season for me,
With his breath so frosty and keen.
fellow so jolly as he,
So merry. never have seen.
He will pinch your cheeks till they're red
AS any ripe apple, and then
He will snatch your hat from your head
And dare you TO get it again.
When the dark has come, and the cold,
Wei cozily sit by the fire,
While wonderful stories are told,
Still piling the driftwood higher
There is fun in the summer and spring.
There are jolly good times in the fall;
But the joys of the winter i sing,
For he is the best of them all.
Anthony f. Anderson, in Golden Days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
PAUNCEFOTE IS MUSICAL.
british Ambassador Mt Washfngtor
Discovered to he Talented
Composer.

just as Sir Julian Pauncefore is bout
to leave Washington il has become
known that the British am ba ssador is
not only a diplomaiist but a talented
musician and composer Last week a
caller was shown into the drawing
room. where she could look into the
ballroom. The piano had been moved
into that room and placed behind a
screen for the reception Of the night
before Miss Lillian Pauncefote was
singing for Mrs. Aimeric Hugh Paget
Who was listening delightedly. When
The song was completed Sir Julian
gracefully confessed 10 the authorship
and bowed to the applause Of his small
bui appreciative audience.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
HartiIn~us 20 The bird,

Iisd no revelation but Thy voice
No word hut thine
siil would my soul il gertrude rejoice
That love divine
Tbs heart. his hioden INSTRUMENT employs
TO Eskeu mine
-Johz = Tshb. ~ : Tlmes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
1S9S-Esattie Year.

1t passeth to join the other years,
The year that heard the bugle's stirring
cali;
The soundo of marching soldiers footsteps
fall.
And soul-deep bursts of thrilling shouts
and cheers!
1t passeth on to join the other years.
The year that saw our starry banner fly
Above the island peoples far and nigh
VINO craved its sunlight ia their night of
fears.
1t passeth on 20 join the kingly past.
The sacred year of sacrifice and strife
Whose Wondrous nights and days of
keenest life,
Bioom'd fair n victory and peace at last.
1t passeth on to join the laurerd past,
deeds;
The year whose hand hath sowed the
mighty seeds
OF widest truth, and giored in the task!
1t passeth on 10 greet the elder years.
The year that heard the battles swelling
blare;
1t passeth on with fame as bright and
fair
AS those of other days of blood and tears
1t passeth on to join the other years.
The year that heard the bugles stirring
call;
The sound Of marching soldiers foot
steps fall,
And soul-deep bursts of thrilling shouts
and cheers!
Edward Wilbur Mason. in Ieslies
Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
CAMARASAURUS DINOSAUR.
An Ancient Resident of This CONT
neBt Takes Up His Abode ut
New York City.

Distinguished families who have
great pride of ancestry must take off
their hats to a new citizen of New York.
This citizen has a strangely foreign
name, derived from the Greek, but he
is American born. He lived on this con-
tinent 1893, 500 years before Columbus
discovered America, so that his lineage
rather antedates that of the Oldest fam
lily of which the ancient city of New
York boasts.
This new citizen, at once so old, is the
Camarasaurus Dinosaur. He isputting
up. or is being put up, al the Museum of
Natural History Prof. Henry Fairfield
Osborn. of the museum is his best
friend and greatest admirer but every
scientific man in the world would gladly
seize the opportunity to visit him and
study him. When unscientific people
are permitted to see this monster they
will stand appalled, before the biggest
thing on earth
The Camarasaurus DinoSaur is ore
of the family of mighty lizards that IN
habited the earth during the geologic
periods.
His tremendous bones were found
last July by TIE field party headed by
DR.. Wortmau the esteologist. the stu
dent Of bones in Prof Osborn d part
meHt Of the Museum Of Natural His.
tory. In the wilds Of Wyoming IL bed
Of chalky clay Of the Jurass' c period DR.
Workman and his diggerS found the
family hurying ground Of the Dino
Saurs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
MYSTIFIED AT THE JILTING.
Eli shaw Surprised ut the Action of
Miss Neiison--Denies story
About Use of Money.

Eli Shaw, the young man recently ac-
quilted OF the charge of murder
through the untiring efforts of his fan
Gee, Miss Maybelle Nelson, and whose
engagement of marriage has been
broken by the young woman, was seen
at the home of his M Gle, Foster Zane,
321 Beckett street, Camden, y. j. He
said:
The news came 10 me like a bolt
from clear sky. | had no intimation
that Miss Nelson contemplated any
thing of the kind. On Wednesday
stopped off at Woodbury. and called at
the home of Miss Nelson and was
warmly welcomed. | was asked to stay
all night, which | did. Judge of my
surprise on Friday afternoon TO receive
two letters, one from Mrs. Nelson. in
forming me of her approval Of the
course Maybelle had taken, and inform
ing me that She had forwarded my
clothes that | had at her home. The
other letter was the one from Maybelle.
The one that she sent stunned me
win you visit her aga;n?" was
asked.
NO was the answer. Il will not.
May belle has requested ME rot 10 do so
and | will stay away. Still, will retain
the same affection for her. If could
only understand what has caused her
10 act as she has. ! would feel better
satisfied.
Statements. have been made that a
part of Maybelle's fortune had been
spent in my defense. That is not true.
What money was spent at those trials
was my money"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
An Aversion.

I'd rather have a man come out
And tell his feelin's square,
Than go to talkin' round about
With an indulgent air
An say: "Oh, yes, your friend'll cur
A wider swath than most.
He's well above the average. But"
An then you get the roast"
/ hate to see that man come round.
l wish that he'd keep still.
In everything he's said I've found
A sugar-coated pill.
An after this, I'll let him strut
An have his naughty say,
I'll listen till he gets 10 But"
An then I'll run away
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
ON an Indian Dasket.

/ know not by whose patient hand
This basket, woven strand by strand
From plant reeds and grasses fine.
Was shaped; nor whose the rare design
True copy Of the lightning's lance
Inwove its beauty TO enhance.
But this / know: my hearts desire
The large chu-sett you so admire
May not be mine for some time hence.
It's marked Twelve dollars, fifty cents!
u. Torrey Conner in Overland
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
ACTRESSES FAvoRITE GEMS

Lillian Russell's favorite is a white
diamond with a blush light.
May Irwin's preference is for sap
phires, with reddish light. set with
rubies or pearls.
While Marie Dressler prefers opals
above all other gems. she is also very
fond OF rubies. with their warm, rich
color She says she 'adores opals."
Laura Burt says diamonds. She does
not want them set in groups and shuns
rings marquise or in clusters. Big soli-
iaires are what she prefers TO wear.
Josephine Hall has something Of an
odd taste. Uncut emeraids are her
treasures. She thinks their cOlcriBg
superb and says that set with diamonds
they are unsurpassed. " she cannot
get uncut emeralds she likes pearls In
strings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-05
Industry Time Doc. Not Improve

Il j. curious TO notice that wood tar
IS prepared just a. !, was in the fourth
century e. c. 4 bank is chos, \ and a
hole dug. into which the wood placed,
covered with turf. 4 fire is lighted IN
derneaih. and the tar slowly drips into
The barrels placed TO receive IT,