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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
A Riddle.


Which Of the twain did the woman love?
To one she stopped and sighed;
To the other she turned with hand and
smile;
And they lived and loved her. and died.
And the woman grew, as the flow ers do.
In the vale of holy pride.
The one brought hither a glorious dream
OF the pure, and the good. and tbs
great,
VI a nobler race than the commonplace,
And selfless law in the state.
But the gay dream broke. and the man
awoke,
And then he learned to hate.
And the other knew not but the law of
self.
And the windy desert OF scorn,
iii ne saw there grew a flower or two.
on! rose in the patches of thorn;
And he learned to feel that he needs must
kneel,
And found mirth in the morn.
which OF the twain did the woman lover
Now signs and smiles be sped?
which OF the twain, in the sun and rain.
was after her heart-or head?
Or hath she lied. in the valley of pride.
That both her lovers be dead?
Pail Mall Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

SO long as womankind INDUCES in
pie and takes midnight lunches Of
salad and cocoanut pudding and pick
les. and dear heaven only knows what,
just so long will the facial eruptions
flourish with high hand and bring
tears of agony to pretty eyes. It's a
funny thing to me why women will
not understand that 1t is deal easier
to have beautiful complexion by put
ting proper food into their stomach
than 1t is to doctor bad skins with vari-
Gus lotions and cosmetics. says the
Philadelphia TIMES. Simple digestible
food makes a good. pure blood. and if
tie blood is in good condition there
will be no poisonous matter to be
thrown off through the pores of the
skin. Let fruit and vegetables pre-
dominate in your diet, take a daily
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
To BE a Farmer.

What does your son intend to be?"
asked the neighbor.
Il think" replied the innocent little
woman. that his father expects to
make a farmer of him."
"A farmer?"
Eyes: there's an agricultural depart
ment connected with the college he is
attending and John said only yester-
day he'd heard the boy was sowing
wild oats. "-Philadelphia Cali.
The War Spirit.
yes, when Willie grows up we in
tend to get him a commission in the
army"
Which branch of the service?"
'Eh?"
which branch OF the seryice-in-
fantry?'
mo. cavalry. think. He looks just
beautiful on his rocking horse
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Clever Idea.

It has been mystery and a conun-
drum to the average man for some
little time how women did without
pockets, and also a wonder to the
aforesaid man why women did not lose
more of these flimsy creations called
handkerchiefs than they did, for it was
a marvel to them how the women man
bundles, held UP their skirts, carried
oftentimes an umbrella, and only had
the one pair of hands for this rather
complicated performance. For some
time past the women have endeavored
to solve the problem OF doing more
than one thing at a time, and have
utilized their pocketbooks for the pur-
pose OF carrying their handkerchiefs,
to the great detriment of the former
and the very untidy condition of the
latter. Some enterprising manufac-
turer has conceived the idea of pock-
ethandkerchiefpock (this word
need not be pronounced very often,
else there might be some TROUBLED and
an article meant for this S0uble pur-
pose is now on the market. It is made
with the last compartment open at one
end to admit of the handkerchief or
the gloves or both being slipped in
and not necessitate their being rolled
up into ball. bulging out the purse
and wrinkling the handkerchief so that
II is mussy looking. AS the sides Of
the purse were apt to be torn down
under the old style. women will hail
the innovation with delight. These
pocketbooks come in pretty styles and
can be bought at price to suit any
purse. They are shown in the shops
from so cents to the amount of sew
eral dollars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
g5ittandar.

South African Times: The various
ideas of the number of aliens in the
South African Republic are amusing.
Mr. Chamberlain thinks there are 200,-
600, of whom 10000 are British. The
Times recently went to The trouble of
ascertaining how many persons are
registered on the books of the Jo-
hannesburg Field-Cornet. There were
S9.727, of whom number were burgh-
ers
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

The spread OF medical women In con-
sentative Great Britain is astonishing
In London alone there are now eighty
five registered and qualified medical
women, almost all of whom are in
practice. Some Of these hold posts
in dispensaries, hospitals, children's
hospitals, infirmaries, posts as ophthal-
mic surgeons, assistant anaesthetists.
medical examiners, inspectors and lee
turers. Not only has almost every large
English town lady medico. but even
remote Orkney islands have qualified
women as medical officers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Indian Pancakes.

One pint Indian meal. one teaspoon
full salt, mixed with enough boiling
water to make little thinner than
mush. When cold add the yolks OF
four eggs, half coup of flour sifted
with three teaspoonfuls OF baking
powder, enough sweet milk to make
batter as for griddle cakes, and the
beaten whites of four eggs. added just
before baking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

The first parcels post between the
United States and any European coun-
try has been established with Germany,
under convention signed last month.
1t will go into operation on the first Of
October, and will allow OF the exchange
Of articles Of merchandise by mail be-
tween the two countries, provided the
parcels do not weigh more than eleven
pounds. The postage rate is fixed at
twelve cents a pound. Such arrange
ments promote international friendli-
ness as well as trade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
polsons Used as Antldotes.

being used by eminent practitioners in
severe case of scarlet fever. Dried
bullock's blood mixed with glycerin
and brandy or simply powdered is one
of the latest additions to the physi-
clans armament. One of the most eff
fective of tonics and vastly used is
strychnia. Strophanthus, introduced
from central Africa some few years
ago and now recognized as potent
heart sedative, is the deadly arrow
poison of the African cannibals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Right Relationship to God.

Account for it as we may, lying deep
down in human consciousness has ever
been the belief that it is God-the
Power above us-who averts evil or be-
slows good, so that the one most vital
question is how to come into right re-
lationship to Him. This is the ques-
ton which makes religion, the ques-
ton which every religion has tried to
answer, and with which Christianity
has to do. The first step toward seeur-
ing the divine favor lies in the direc-
ton of reconciliation, because of the
consciousness of enlargement Rev.
DIR. Raymond, Congregationalist, Sche
nectady, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Faith and Works.

Chicago Tribune: Now. children"
said the visitor who was addressing the
Sunday school. "let me give you SIM
pie illustration of what faith is. You
see my watch chain. You would not
have the slightest hesitation, now, in
asking me what time 1t is because you
have faith that I have watch"
Not unless we see the works. re-
piled the children. as one boy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

A French statistician records that
Switzerland produces annually more
books than any other country in pro-
portion to the number of inhabitants
namely. one to every 1900. Germany
comes next with one to Svery 5000,
Italy with one for 5000, France one
for $500. England one for s 500 and the
United States one for l2.40o Pitts
burg Post
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Returned the Compliment.

The obsequious person who seeks
fees from travellers by pretending to
mistake them for noblemen occasion
ally meets one who does not fall into
the trap. The following example is
taken from an English paper: An
English gentleman of somewhat i'm
posing personal appearance had door
opened for him at the Paris opera
house by an usher, who bowed low and
said: The door is open, prince.
The Englishnar glanced at him, and,
without extending the expected fee.
simply said: Thank you very much,
yiscount"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
United States Pickles.

To 500 small cucumbers take three
quarts OF cider vinegar; add two
ounces each Of cinnamon, allspice and
cloves, three pounds of light brown
sugar and a few small rcd peppers. Let
the pickles stand over night in salt wa
ter, then put them in the cold vinegar,
and let them come to boil, and boil
two or three minutes. If the vinegar
is too strong. add one quart OF water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

A French scientist has been expert
menting with pneumatic tires and
gases and has made some interesting
discoveries. An automobile club pro-
posed to initiate the tires of its motors
with carbonic acid gas, but the scien-
fist discovered that the gas at high
pressure would reduce the rubber to
a pulp. He, therefore proceeded to in
vestigate the effects Of ordinary air
upon the tubes. and in the course OF
his experiments found that the COM
position Of the air in a pneumatic tube
speedily changes. The oxygen escapes
through the tubing at a more rapid
rate than the nitrogen. Even the best
tires are permeable. 1t is now pro-
posed to initiate tires solely with nj
trogen in order to save the trouble OF
frequent resort to the air pump.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

A great American merchant once
treated most generously an English
customer whom morally and legally he
might have seriously embarrassed in
his business. When the Englishman
thanked him. the American replied:
MY dear sir, do not mean that this
shall be the last transaction between
u.s." 1t is in such neighborly spirit
that the United States and Canada
should treat the settlement OF the
Alaskan boundary. The people of
either country do not want this to be
final transaction between them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
QUE COOKING SCHOOL.
Elderberrr Wine.

Eight quarts Of berries, four quarts
of boiling water poured over the ber-
ries; let them stand twelve hours, stir
ring now and then; strain; add three
pounds of sugar to four quarts OF
Juice. one ounce of powdered CHINA
mon, half ounce of powdered cloves.
Boil five minutes; then set away to fer
ment in a stone jar. with a cloth
thrown lightly over it. When 1t is done
fermenting rack it of carefully, bottle
and cork tightly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

scientist recently made some ex-
periments on Lake Geneva to demon
strate the power OF sound to travel
long way in water A clock was made
to strike under the water, and was
heard distance of twelve miles. In
a second experiment the striking of a
clock was heard to distance of TWEEN
ty-seven miles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

sponge bath and exercise in the open
air, for exercise helps to keep the d.
gestion active-the cure for half the
beauty ailments to which femininity
falls heir. Scrupulous cleanliness
not only the face itself. but of the en-
tire body-is absolutely necessary. A
simple lotion like listerine-which is
soothing and healing applications
of creme marquise or any other harm
less. homemade cosmetic, should put
the finishing touches to the good work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Norwegian Bread.

One pint OF barley meal, half pint OF
Graham -four, half pint -four. one tea
spoonful salt. two teaspoonfuls baking
powder. one pint milk. Sift together
barley meal. Graham flour, -four, salt
and powder; mix into firm batter with
the milk; pour into creased tin; bake
in moderate oven 40 minutes. Cover
with paper 25 minutes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Welsh Rarcbit.

One pound cheese, grated, one large
tablespoon butter. one tablespoon to-
mato catsup, one quarter teaspoonful
salt, one gill beer or ale, dash of red
pepper. Cook in double boiler, STIR
ring all the time until smooth and
thick. Serve on hot dipped and butter
ed toast
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
An Advantage.

"A dog" said the lover of animals.
as mans best friend"
WELL" answered Farmer Corntos-
sci. st seems that way. but dunno
whether 1t is or not. You see, a dog
has one big advantage in not bein' able
to get into an argument an spoil a
friendship after it gets started
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
VEGETABLE GEMS.
Curious Opals Found In the Bamboo of
Manila.


New York Press: Among the queer
things found in the Philippines are
bamboo opals, vegetable gem which
is sometimes discovered by the natives
in the stem of the bamboo" said
gentleman who has lived for number
of years in Manila. mot one piece OF
bamboo in a thousand, however, con-
tains specimen, as the bamboo grown
there, as elsewhere, Is usually empty,
but accident occasionally brings to
light in the bamboo stem a small flint
like material, which presents the APP
pearance of perfect opal. These
modules are known to the natives as
'tobacur.' and l have found from time
to time during my long stay on the
islands seen several OF these vegeta-
BILE freaks of nature, which reproduced
the characteristic lines of the opal so
faithfully that experts were puzzled to
know the difference between the
vegetable and the real specimen. "Be-
sides the tobacur gem there Is fire.
quently found in the inside OF the Phil
ippine cocoanut a tiny substance re-
sembling sponge, which. when ex-
posed to the heat of the sun for several
days, will reveal the presence of sundry
small spheres that have all the natural
appearance and luster of the pearl.
These cocoanut gems range from the
size of a pin head to that OF small
pea. They are valuable. and when not
used by the natives for personal adorn-
ment. are sold to local and foreign mu-
seums as curiosities. 1t may be in
teresting to know that the first chem
ical and neurological examination of
these vegetable gems was made by
James Smithson, whose munificence es-
tablished the first of the scientific bu
reaus of the American government"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

The experiment OF enlSting recruits
in Porto Rico for the United States
army has proved successful, and the
Porto Rican battalion Of volunteers has
been fully organized. The American
officers who have recruited the bat
TALON report that the men are obedient
and willing to learn, and that they take
great pride in being soldiers Of the
United States army.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Peach GIace.

Peel and pare two quarts OF ripe
peaches. Place in a dish with one
small cupfui OF sugar, and set in cool
place for two hours. Mash fine. Add
one quart of water and freeze. This
makes delicious dessert. Oranges
may be substituted for peaches IL pre-
ferred.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Macaront a rItaIian.

Break half pound macaroni in pieces
an inch long. cook in boiling water.
slightly sailed. 20 minutes. Drain and
put layer in bottom OF a creased bake
dish. upon this some grated cheese and
tiny bits Of butter; then more macaro-
nj, and SO on, filing dish. with grated
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

II the Hatfelds must fight they
should so to Luzon. where fighting is
the order of the day. 1t is precisely
the class of persons represented by
Devil Arse" however, who have the
least stomach for fighting when shoot
ing is done the regular way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

American prisoners in the hands of
Aguinaldo's men have written that
they are well treated, well fed, and
given every consideration by their cap
tors. This sort of conduct will not
count against the Filipino leader when
tie day Of settlement comes due.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

II is customary to read in descrip-
tions of pink teas that Mrs. W.
poured; in military accounts that
troops poured" into the city; and in
storm accounts that the rain poured"
all of which may or may not be
highly ineligible to those who pore"
over the pages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Done anything YETI" asked the fond
father, who proudly speaks of his
young son as coming lawyer.
"Oh, yes. l succeed in having my
rent reduced and have fine bunch OF
accounts against you for collection. I'll
get there. Detroit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Colors of Race Winners.

Winning race horses are generally
bays, chestnuts or browns, and for
every 100 bays among them there are
fifty chestnuts and thirty browns.
There is no record of an important
race being won by a piebald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Life and Happiness.

The real blessing, mercy, satisfac-
ton, is not in the having or the lack OF
merely outward things, but in the con-
seriousness that the true source of life
and happiness is deeper than all these
John w. Chadwick.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
blackberry Sherbet.

To two quarts berries add three cups
water and one and one-half cups
sugar. Mash the fruit and sugar to-
gether and let it stand two hours, then
add water and boil twenty minutes,
strain. and. when cool, freeze.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Age of Whales.

Whales from 80 to 400 years old are
sometimes met with. The age is as
certained by the size and number OF
layers of the whalebone, which in
crna GO yearly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

There is a moral in the story Of the
convict who escaped in 1869 and has
only just been recaptured-fear of ar
rest has kept him from committing
crime all these years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

and you will become Godlike and
Christlike. The world is large. but not
large enough to hold hateful impulse.
The soul can forgive and grow, but 1t
cannot grow with hate.--Geo. H. Hep
worth, in the New York Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

The habit OF smoking does not seem
to affect Vesuvius as it does the small
boy. by stunting his growth, for the
old veteran has added one hundred and
Afty feet to his stlture within the
mast wear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Cowboys and Mexicans are now hav-
ing trouble on the border. Perhaps the
cowboys think they are entitled to
suzerainty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
Vast Mss Of RnnL sal..

The largest mass of pure rock salt
in the world lies under the province
of Galicia, Hungary. It is known to
be $50 miles long, twenty broad and
$50 feet in thickness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

A man about to marry New York
girl was arrested and Jailed. OF course,
there was warrant for it, although it
is said he appeared perfectly sane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

That alleged trust in Photographic
paper is likely to produce negative
impression upon the minds of the
American people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

A patriot uses his private influence
for the public good; a politician uses
the public influence for his private
good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Comfort depends on thinking, not on
lhings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

A policeman gives further notice
wnen he tells you to move on"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

The youth who patronizes the race
course is on the wrong track, figura-
lively speaking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

About the only thing a man wants
TO wrap himself in Of warm night is
slumber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

All the worlds stage, but only q
few Of the actors receive curtain calls.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Astronomy as a science interests
fewer people than gastronomy does.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Thirty years ago there were only
two dozen explosive compounds known
to chemists: now there are over 1000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

The man who has a cloven breath
Is always taking something for it
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

Opie Read has written a novel called
"A Carpet Bagger." Ancient history
has great attraction for Opie.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

The church's best ornament may be
rags IA the pews.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

Evening Toilet Charming Party Frock
A Clever Idea-Do Girls Lack Honor
The Earring Again Becoming Popu-
lar-When Fall Comes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

cheese on top. Wet with little milk.
and salt lightly. Cover and bake half
hour; brown. and serve In a bake dish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-12

English rose crepe de chine, with
long ruche CT the same edging the cir
cular founce, and turn-down revers.
Slashes of darker silk in pointed fash
ion are cut in the skirt and waist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-09
ENGLAND'S PRINCE
Albert Edwards Fifty-eighth Birth
day Celebrated TODAY.

LONDON, Nov. 9.--The Prince of
Wales is ffty-eight ye ars old today,
having been born November 9, 1S4l'
Throughout England, Scotland and
Wales, and in the loyal sections of
Ireland, the anniversary was observed
by the flying of flags on public and
private buildings.
His royal highness this afternoon
paid his customary birthday visit to
the Army and Navy club and was the
recipient of numerous congratulations
personally extended by those whom be
met there. During The day scores OF
messages we're receiv-
ed ats Marlborough House. Among
the senders were all of the crowned
heads of Europe, President Lou bet of
the French republic, and the numer-
GUS ami assadors of Great Britain to
the foreign powers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-09
LONDON'S SHOW
Lord Mayors Day Celebrated in the
Usual Enthusiastic Way.

LONDON, Nov. 9.-The celebration
OF LORD Mayors Day held the center of
the stage today to the moment ary ex-
clusion of thoughts of the South Afri-
can war and other serious subjects
from the minds of Londoners.
The turnout of the populace was the
largest of recent years and a more
stirring proof of the popul arity of
London's yearly pageant has not been
given in long time. The troops in
line were everywhere received with
voc1ferous cheering and the enthu-
sisstic patriotism of the masses fairly
broke loose whenever any of the nu-
N erous bands struck up "Rule Bril-
'annia," or the national anthem.