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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
STORY OF A STAMP
Worth a Quarter, Then $1,000, Then
Went Up In Smoke.


In the year 1851 a 12-penny black
Canadian postage stamp was printed
by the government at Ottawa. The
public did not regard this somDer is
sue with favor, and few vera issued.
One OF these stamps was sent TO the
Hamilton postoffice, where it was sold
to an old man, who said it was a
shame to print the queens picture on
a stamp that might be handled by pro-
fame hands. Tenderly the man put it
on a parcel, sending it to a friend in
the United States. Here, in the waste
basket, it lay for many day, till an
errand boy found it and qickly trans
ferred it to his album. Despairing of
getting good collection, and his fe-
yer somewhat abating, he sold them 10
dealer. The new dealer, on looking
at the catalogue, found that what re
had paid S. for was worth $25. Acct
dentally this stamp was slipped into
a 25-cent packet and sent to a dealer
residing in Hamilton. When the lat
ter opened the packet he was aston
ished TO find such valuable stamp.
and, being honest, wrote his friend to
inform him of what had happened. Of
fering him $1,000 for it. The offer was
accepted, and the stamp again changed
hands. BY this time the stamp had
increased in value, and not few came
from a distance to look at the treas
ure. One day an English nobleman
who, through friend. had heard of
the stamp. offered $500, which Offer
was accepted. The English lord, fal:-
ing in love with an American heiress
and wishing to gain the favor Of her
brother, presented him with the Stamp
as token of his esteem. Here, in its
new and luxurious home, it came to
sad end, for one day the maid by
mistake swept the stamp which had
accidentally fallen out of the album,
into the fire. In an instant the stamp
which thousands had heard of and
longed for went up in smoke to the
broad, blue sky, leaving not a trace
behind
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
MRS. BUGGiNS' PAJAMAS.
She IL Having a Hard Time Getting
Them.

Mrs. Buggins has gone in for tie
emancipation of her sex, says the
Philadelphia Record. She doesn't ex-
actly want to run the universe, and
she confesses she would not know hlw
to vote if she tried. Her attempt at
emancipation has taken the form Of
pajamas. For long time she tas
rallied against the conventionality that
has bound her to the robe de mutt, and
has cast enviOus eyes at the silk pa
jamas worn by Mr. Buggins II don't
see why we women can't wear them
too" she said the other day. Then she
went to a Chestnut street haberdasher'S
and asked to be shown pajamas fo'
boys. How old is the boy?" asked
the salesman. Gracious! don't
know" replied Mrs. Buggins, who is
not blessed with any children of her
own. And then. seized with sudden
inspiration, she added: Il think ne
wears a No IL collar, If you can tell
by that" The salesman told her that
these sizes were not kept in stock, and
would lave 20 be made to order "Yod
had better bring the boy here, and
then we can tel better about the size"
he said. Mrs. Buggins promised and
left the store, greatly detected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
T" Preserve Fish.

Everything that appeTtains TO the
preservation Of food products In
pure and uncontaminated state is
of very great advantage to the world
at large. Within the past few years
there has BEEN no little complaint
about the unwholeSomeness of fish.
To be suitable article OF food fish
should be used within a few hours
after they have been caught, as they
deteriorate and decompose with very
great rapidity, producing ptomaines OF
a most dangerous character The new
idea is the preservation OF fish in
tank of sea water, which Is continually
agitated and kept in circulation by
pump. So strong is the current made
by the pumping engine that the fish
must swim almost constantly to keep
from being drawn upward by 1t. Some
of these tanks hold 1000 pounds of
fish, and the water is furnished in
such quantity that it entirely changes
five times an hour, and is, in the
course of the change, re-oxygenized
and made wholesome. Sixteen hun
dred pounds of fish were kept for eight
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
Mixing Taxdodgers ray 1t.

To punish man for nonpayment of
certain tax by forbidding him to en-
ter restaurant is custom in the
canton of Berne. Every man in Swift
erland must serve in the Swiss army
if he be physically capable, and If he
be not physically capable he must pay
what is called the military exemption
tax. The government says if a man
has money to spend for coffee, beer or
liquors he must also have money
enough with which to pay his debt to
the state. The law cannot prohibit n
person from obtaining liquor through
the Intervention or help OF a friend, but
the privilege of dropping into favorite
resorts and hobnobbing with friends
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12

secure the worthy Mr.. Harrison, who
wished to brand us as spies; then to
subdue all Springfield, including a
justice OF the peace, and, finally, to
act as best man-all in a single hour.
! think gentlemen, have accomplish
cd the utmost amount possible within
this brief time"
The officers glanced first at one an
other, then at the speaker whose love
Of banter they knew, and the colonel
said disapproyingly:
Don't jest, doctor. Such things
are 10 laughing matters. If Roland
is really here, why doesn't he report
at once?"
Because he is escorting Mrs Ro-
land TO his quarters One cant blame
man who has been married only
three hours, if he cares first for his
young wife. He will be here pune
tually at sunset"
His wife? Do you mean Miss Har-'
rison?"
Pardon me, mean Mrs Roland,
who has accompanied her husband. |
mentioned that | attended the we'd
ding.
The words sounded so plain and
positive that doubt was no longer
possible. But Maxwell was now as
sailed with questions from all sides.
Everybody pressed forward and he
found himself compelled to relate
briefly what had happened.
Our return was accomplished with
out the least danger he said. in con-
clusion in an elegant carriage and
accompanied by lady, we were be-
yond the pale of suspicion and reach
ed the outposts safely, where Lieuten-
ant Davis received us with the utmost
courtesy and went into raptures over
Mrs. Roland. But he is right. VIII
liam is a daredevil and incorrigibly
obstinate but we must admit that he
has good taste His wife is charm
ing"
lie last remark seemed TO interest
the younger officers extremely. They
wanted to learn all sorts of particulars
about Mrs. Roland and were greatly
/ disappointed when informed that the
young bride was very much agitated
by her fathers death and probably
would see little Of her husbands com
radeS for some time.
"Ah. there comes William he ex-
claimed interrupting himself. Con
graduate him. He wears his new
dignity somewhat timidly.
Ii was really William. who had come
to report his return. He was warmly
greeted by all. The colonel especially
received him with great cordiality.
welcome. Lieutenant Roland, Here
you are at last. Doctor Maxwell ha:
already tod us the whole adventure
OF which you were the hero"
Not | but John Maxwell was tht
hero" said William. holding out hi:
hand to his friend with ill-represseI
emotion. Had it not been for him,
should have lost happiness and life
shall never forget what he did to
day"
Maxwell laughingly refused hi'
thanks.
Let that pass. Will; we shat
wrang,e again at the very next oppor
tunity. Germans and Americans al
ways quarrel, and our armistice won
last long. Today risked my life fol
you; tomorrow you will, perhaps, per
il yours for me; so We shall be quits
At any rate, you returned punctuall!
at sunset"
He pointed toward the window. TIL,
sun WAS just sinking below the hori
zon, and its last beams were fading.
Yes. l gave my word of honor tina
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
TFiE HEAD HUNTERS OF LUZON.

When Maj. March's battalion of the
Thirty-third infantry went on its wild
chase up in the North Cordillera
mountains after the flying Aguinaldo,
his footsore men there came across
some new and strange specimens of
humanity.
These strange mountain people of
Luzon are known as the Igorrote This
word Igorrote was originally the name
of a single tribe, but for some reason
or other has been extended in modern
times to include all the head-hunting
savages of Luzon. OF late "Igorrote"
has become synonymous with wild"
and the word is now applied to the
different hill tribes of the interior in
dependent of their race or descent.
With the Igorrote it is said to be
impossible for young man to find a
bride until he has at least one head
to his credit. They are a fierce-looking
folk. with long, lank hair, and go about
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12

front Of him, and seized his arm.
please don't" she p eaded He is a
poor man; he has wife and family"
The manager came running, Wait.
wait" he entreated. Please do not
make any trouble. ask that you do
not shoot" Yielding to these en-
treaties, the American (who carried
nothing more deadly th.n a penknifel
spared the life of the trembling waiter,
who had made run for the stairway
There was another computation and
it was decided that three times three
made nine, and then the fcrocious
Americans departed, to the great relief
Of the natives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
CHAPTER XI'.

|, was sunset at the Union camp.
Colonel Eurney had summit aed all the
officers Of the regiment to one of the
little festivities which are often i'm
proyised ON the march or in camp.
"A certain feeling of anxiety per-
vadtd the group Lieutenant Roland,
though expected every minute had not
yet arrival The colonel had no rea-
son To conceal the fact that he had
given the young officer a leave of alb
sence or its purpose True, dangers
and risks We're everyday occurrences
in this war; people regarded them as
matters of course and wasted few
words over them, but Roland was. as
his friend expressed it, the darling
Of the regiment
II ought to have refused the leave"
said Colonel Rurney. angri'y. II fear
the matter will end badly. He ought
TO have been here long ago. had the
adventure proved successful
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
Wnman's WeaDnn q Fan.

Here is brand new idea to take the
place of the old one which has held
for so long, that a woman's weapon is
her tongue. Addison said that wom-
en- were armed with fans as men with
svcria, and the truth fingers that their
usefulness as a weapon is as much in
evidence today as in those bygone
times when women won kingly con-
quests at the courts Of the Louises. The
modern girl has the advantage of the
reproductions OF those fans of ancient
days, together with the latest innova-
lions and newest materials that jewel
ers have brought to light since then.
Every woman realizes their graceful
ness, and is content to squander her
golden pin money in the purchase of a
thing she knows will bring her swift
return. Kansas City Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
CHAPTER XI-(ContinuedD
SSS%SS $SS$SS


Maxwell remained behind; as phy-
Stefan re was too familiar with death
to lie awed by that of a man VINO hau
been almost a stranger to nm anu
had never possessed his sympathies'
Scarcely had the immediate relatives
LEFT the room. when, to the magis-
trate's horror, he took seat close Pc
side him.
Let ne give you our warmest
thanks" lie said, in the friendIiest
tore. Now pray order the rest OF
the dinner to be served. I'll call the
waiter AZ once"
"No, thank you" replied the old
gentleman, uneasily. Il prefer to leave
at once. Mr. Roland promised to let
US return to the city"
"YSs, the carriage will be at your
disposal in half an hour at latest. The
young couple. to whom you will
doubtless be ready to yield precedence,
start fiIst; and until then | shall
have tie honor Of entertaining you"
Mr.. Thompson glanced timidly at
his leigh6ors coat-pocket, where he
kre q that NE revolver was conceal
en- out did not venture to decline the
offered entertainment and yielded TO
his fate. Fortunately he was not sub
lected 70 too long trial
Meanwhile a short but touching
score had occurred in the sick room,
where Florence amid burning tears,
saw her father draw his last breath
lie passed away in sleep, without re-
gaining consciousness. Harrisons
death broke the chain which bound his
daughter.
Weak and irresolute as Florence had
seemed. the inevitable found her calm
and the consciousness Of the peril
which every moments delay increased
for her husband sustained her
strength, she knelt to kiss the dead
mans brow and bid him farewell;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
TRAINING WATCH-DOGS.
1t Has Become Regular business In
Rpriin

Berlin.
Although it is generally believed that
tch-dogs are Ito the manner born,
it seems that a certain amount of
training helps very much to turn ont a
really good one. This system of train
ing has recently developed into reg
ular business in Berlin, where one Herr
Straus has established an academy
from which watch-dogs are turned out
by the hundred every year. His sys-
tenn is educational, and is applied to
almost every kind of dog. He first
teaches the animal obedience by train
ing it to perform certain tricks" at
command, and then trains 1t to dis
tinguish between a visitor and burg
lar, and what part of mans body
should be attacked to render the man
helpless. Outside of the gate the train
er places a dummy representing the
burglar and to the latch is attached a
string BY means of the string, the
gate is opened slowly, until the head
Of the dummy becomes visible, when
the dog is taught to fly at its throat.
Herr Straus is very particular about
this: he makes his dogs attack the
throat, or the upper part of the body,
always. Sometimes a real man, we'll
padded, takes the place of the dummy,
and of course he is well paid for his
services. All dogs, it seems, may be
made good watch-dogs, but the st.
Demands and the Russian wof-hounds
are the best where property of great
value is to be guarded. For dogs not
so fierce as they are, different system
Of training is used. They soon learn
to guard anything committed to their
care, bat are not so quick to attack an
intruder as the fiercer dogs are.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
Racial Longevity and Disease r,a,u,,,


The colored race Is shorter lived
than the white. and has a very high
infantile deathrate; it is especially liza
Bile to tuberculosis and pneumonia. and
less liable than the white race to ma
laria, yellow fever and cancer. The
Irish race has rather low deathrate
among its young children, but a very
high one among adults, due, to a con-
siderable extent, to the effects of tu-
berculosis and pneumonia. The Ger
mans appear to be particularly liable
to disorders of the digestive organs
and to cancer. The Jews have low
death rate and a more than average
longevity; they are less affected than
other races by consumption, pneumo-
MIA and alcoholism, but are especially
liable to diabetes, locomotor ataxy and
certain other diseases of the nervous
system.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
AFRAID OF AMERICANS.
Where They Are Popularity Supposed to
BE Always Shooting Up the Town.

Ever since the Wild West show APP
peared in Budapest, Hungary, the citi-
zens believe that every American car
ries a revolver. Not long ago three
Americans were sitting at table in a
music. hall, taking such refreshments
as may be obtained at such a place.
One of the Americans finally called
for his check. The waiter performed
a feat in mathematics and learned
that three times three made seventeen
The American found fault with this
system of multiplication and stood up
to make protest. Instantly the girl
who sold programs threw herself in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
So Serious.

McJigger-I don't like Borem; he
takes you too seriously. Thingumbob
How, for instance? McJigger-As
passed him on the street today | fool
ishly said: "How'r ye?" He stopped
and for five minutes explained how he
had never felt Batter in his life..-Phi'.
adelphia Press
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12

days in one of these tanks in perfect
condition. 1t is claimed that the cost
of preserving them in this way Is less
than half a cent pound per day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
5&&
Hone nefarrad.

Husband-Yes, it would make a nice
addition to our income, but the old
fellow is good for dozen years at
least I'm afraid. Wife-That's so like
you, Paul, dear; you have no faith! /
have been taught to believe in ProvSs
dence-Brooklyn Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
"a, Never Re Caught Again.

The common house mouse. when II
has once been caught in trap and
escaped, cannot be caught again by
any trap ever invented by man. Rats
are less careful and sometimes fall Q
second time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12
His Enss. Sncgestion.

What! asleep at your desk,
sir, and work so pressing! Meekly-
Excuse me, sir; baby kept me awake
ali night. Grinder-Then you should
have brought 1t with you to the Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12

would do So" said William, with
the deepest earnestness. But that l
kept twas able to keep it, owe
to you alone"
THE END.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12

"They are brothers, but they never
speak to each other" Family pride?"
"Pride?" Eyes. they wish people to
think their father left large estates
Detroit Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12

God and right must conquer. Nc
great reform is born and grows to full
stature in a night. Morals are subject
to the laws OF growth.-Rev. G. Lee v.
Roberts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12

abao meat and wild roots found in
the woods, but a special delicacy re-
served for state occasions is stewed
dog meat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-12

A woman never can understand VIII.
her dog doesn't seem as cute to 9th
ers as to herself.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-11
CLUB NOTES.

The club women OF the city having been
working for some time for the securing
of an ambulance, will be gratifed to know
that one has been ordered
Mrs. d. w. Bowen, chairman Of refresh
ment committee, wishes to meet the
young ladies appointed to assist with the
refreshments at $3.50 p. M, Tuesday, at
the Queen Anne club house
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Seattle Federation OF Women's Clubs will
be held at $50 p. m. tomorrow in the
women's club rooms of the public IL
brary. All members are requested to be
present.
Invitations have been issued to each
federated club in the city to attend the
reception to be given the state president,
Mrs Kate Turner Holmes, at the Queen
Anne club house, Thursday evening, No
vember Is. from $50 to l1:3o
Mrs. J. F. P. Mitchell. acting president
of the Seattle Federation of Women 3
Clubs. wishes to announce that there will
be a special meeting OF the presidents OF
the various clubs OF the city, together
with the chairmen of the several commit
tees appointed to make the preliminary
arrangements for the reception, on Tues
day at 2:so O'Clock, in the Queen Anne
club house
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-11
WEDDINGS.

Mr.. Elias NJ. Prestlien. OF Sylvana. and
Miss Maguhild Petersen. of Seattle. were
married In the Lutheran church, Fourth
ing. November 8. A large number OF
friends witnessed the ceremony. The fol-
lowing acted as bridesmaids: Miss Thina
Johnson. Miss Martha Melseth. Miss Car
rie Rodde Miss Title Heviy, Miss Inger
Anderson, Miss Selma Gremsath. A sup
per was served In the basement of tho
church.
Mr. Lawrence Mccoy, Of Cedar Mount
ain. and Miss Addie May Foster, Of Issa-
quah. were married at the New England
hotel parlors, Seattle, Saturday afternoon,
November 3, Mr.. jones Maxwell serving
bridesmaid. Rev. John +. Damon offici-
ated. Mr.. and Mrs. John Mckenzie were
among the guests. After brief sojourn
to their future home at Cedar Mountain.
Mr.. Egbert Goodrich and Miss Rachel
Olson Joist. both of this city. were mar
ried ut the residence OF the oficiating
Monday evening, M. Ole Olson Joist and
Miss Olive Joist, father and sister OF the
bride, BEING in attendance. After 2 brief
be at home at 1880 Eighth avenue. Seattle.
Mr.. John Quigley and Miss Margaret
Brown, both of this city. were quietly
married at the residence Of the offfciat-
ing clergyman, Rev. John f. Damon, 80
Fifth avenue, on Saturday afternoon, Mo-
vember 3. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Quigley
doing the honors as best man and brides
maid.
o o O
Mr.. Walter r. Tilley, Of this city. and
Miss Matte l.. Baker, of Elmona, Kan
were married at the residence OF the Of
floating clergyman. Rev, John IT. Damon.
Wednesday evening, a few friends being
In attendance.
Mr.. Ole Gunderson and Miss Marie
Johnson, both OF Seattle, were married at
the residence of the officiating clergyman
Rev. NJ. A, Christensen. Of Emmanuel
Lutheran church. on Monday. Novem-
Der B.
o O o
r On Thursday. at y. M. at the resi-
dence of the officiating clergyman Mr.
Frank Shull and Miss Addie r. McRae
were married, Rev. j. y. ID. Llwyd per-
forming the ceremony.
. q @
On Tuesday, at the residence of Rev
w. III. @. Temple. Mr. Harvey l.. Gardner
and Miss Sadie NJ. Finlay were united in
marriage.
(. o O
On Friday. at the residence OF Rev. w
IL @. Temple. Mr.. Frederick J. CafYyn
and Mrs. Dagmar Schneider were mar
ried.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-11

board of managers consists OF the follow
ing ladies': Mrs. C. NJ Sheafe. Mrs. NJ
w. Fulton. Mrs. c. d. Stimson. Mrs. f.
$, Stirnson, Mrs. A. W. Engle. Mrs. c. E.
Burnside, Mrs A. NJ. Brookes, Mrs.
Amos Brown. Mrs. John Leary
o o o
Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ Frink, Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Burleigh. Mr. and Mrs. David
Bowen. Mr.. Gerald Frink, Miss Smith.
Miss Ruby Piles ex-senator w. C. Squire
and the Misses Frink occupied box at
the Seattle theater Tuesday evening
@ 9 9
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.. Gazzam gave a din
ner ON Thursday evening in honor OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Karl Struve. The
table was prettily decorated with white
chrysanthemums and vines. Ten guests
were present.
Miss Anne Turner returned to the city
last week. after spending two years
abroad. She was met at New York by
her father, Mr.. Lester Turner. They
have taken the Meem house for the WIN
Ter.
DR.. and Mrs Martin gave a box party
at the Seattle theater Thursday evening.
at which were present DR.. and Mrs. WIN
A. Shannon. DIR. Thompson, of the u. 8.
@ @ o
Invitations have been issued by Mrs.
James ID. Hoge. jr.. for a tea to be given
Thursday afternoon at her home. on
Terry avenue, in honor Of Mr.. Hoge's
mother who is her guest
@ O o
Mrs. Fred II. Baxter entertained yes
terday afternoon in honor of the second
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Shepard Fulton. About forty
people were present.
O @ o
Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Blethen for dancing party
to be given next Friday evening at their
home, corner of Cherry street ana Minor
avenue.
o o o
The French Club meets tomorrow after
noon at the residence OF Mrs. George r.
De Steiguer on Eighteenth avenue.
@ o @
Mrs r. 8. Cox gives dinner tonight
at her home on Boylston avenue.