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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
Explosives Confined and UnconfineS.

There is widespread misapprehen-
sion in regard TO the devastating effect
Of high explosives. When unconfined
the effect even of large charges OF them
upon structures is comparatively
slight. At the naval ordnance proving
ground. so long ago as 1884, repeated
charges of dynamite, varying from five
pounds to 100 pounds in weight, were
detonated on the face of vertical tar
get consisting of eleven one inch
wrought-iron plates bolted to a twenty
inch oak backing, until 440 pounds of
dynamite had been so detonated Ia
contact with it, and yet the target re-
NAMED practically uninjured. while at
Braamfontein the accidental explosion
Of fifty-fve tons of blasting gelatin.
which was stored in railway vans, ex-
cavated but 10000 tons OF soft earth.
Thus at Fort Lee, on the Hudson. but
two tons of dynamite placed in cham
Der in the rock and tamped brought
down 100000 tons of the rock; at Lam
beris, Wales, two tons and a half Of
gelatin dynamite, similarly placed.
threw out 100000 tons OF rock, and at
the Talcen Mawr in Wales. seven tons
of gunpowder placed in two chambers
in the rock dislodged from 125 1000 to
200 coo tons of rock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
Rise In Bed Springs.

Herbert Kinnaird, one Of the clever.
est young fellows in town, is chief cook
and bottle washer in J. A. Beazley's
furniture store. He is a first-class
clerk, but there are many tricks Of the
trade he has yet to learn. On Saturday
Mr.. Beazley received dozen wire mat
tresses, which were mashed down to
the thickness of about eighteen inches
ana tied with rope. Not knowing OF
his great force of the springs, Herbert
got upon the bundle ON his hands and
knees and began cutting the ropes All
went we'll until the knife severed the
last rope when Herbert quickly left
the earth and started on sudden jour
ney to what he supposed was the bet
ter land After reaching height OF
ten or twelve feet his course changed,
and the downward fight was begun.
In the latter he cut a swipe through a
maple shade tree, knocking the back
off a dresser, broke three chairs sitting
on the sidewalk, and finally reached
terra firma bearing some dozen cuts
and scratches The mattresses, when
released, flew in all directions, and It
is said that one landed on the court
house portico Herbert says he thinks
this is the final degree in the trade
Lancaster (ky) Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
why We Are unhappy.

That the world is full OF dissatisfied
and unhappy people We all know, but
very few OF us give any thought to one
Of the principal causes OF the despond-
ency and sadness of the race. 1t is only
when We have almost finished our lives
that we learn that great expectations
and high hopes are only extremes
from which we must recover. and that
every undue anticipation is an unnat-
ural condition, ana must bring it's re-
action in corresponding depression. 1t
Is very much better to preserve a fair
equilibrium under all circumstances.
"A perfectly splendid time" is almost
Invariably followed by series OF
events that almost rob life of it's
brightness. It is not that ANYTHING
so terrible has really occurred. but the
good time has raised the hopes so high
and filled the heart with such bright
anticipation of future good times that
everyday pleasures appear tame and
insipid
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22

ont. as his uncle's death may take
place at any moment But | must re-
quest him not to enter the sick cham
Der. Miss Florence does not wish IL.
Then find out for me in what part of
house Lieutenant Roland is imprison-
ed and whether 1t is possible to reach
him unseen. This can easily be learn
ed from the servants; but be careful
to rouse no suspicion"
Ralph's face showed that he clearly
understood the importance of the com
mission. He promised in whisper
10 obey exactly, and then glided noise
iessly out of the room. Maxwell again
turned to Florence. who seemed some
what sustained by his presence.
DO you really mean to try to reach
William?" she asked. Suppose that
you should be discovered and recog-
nized as his frlend?"
John shrugged his shoulders.
Then we shall probably be shot to-
gether. Yes, Miss Harrison, a faint
ing fit will be quite superfuous here
and cannot serve us in the least. II
you are not resolute, the game will be
lost; and tell you frankly that 1t
is a matter of life and death. We
shall undoubtedly be considered spies
and your cousin will certainly do
nothing to clear mp the error. This
is the exact state of the case. Will
you lie here, fainting. while 1t is de-
cided, or will you do what you can to
help?"
These blunt words fulfilled their pur-
pose. What William, with all his con-
sideration and tenderness, had failed
To- do. his friends sharpness accom-
plished. Florence, who was really on
the verge OF fainting. rallied her
strength. Her voice still trembled yet
thrilled with klndling energy as she
replied:
Il am not so weak as you imagine
have courage for anything where
William is concerned. Tell me what
| am 10 do"
For the present you must remain
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
KNEELlNG BE SIDE THE BED.


quietly here, but be ready to respond
at any moment If | call you. This
room has another door. ! see; so |
can leave it, unobserved while | am
supposed to be engaged in my profes-
sional duties. After the message I
sent to Mr.. Harrison, he will probably
remain near. expecting further news. F"
But If he doesnt-if he discovers
and surprises you-if the doctors
should arrive few hours earlier
Yes, but one must not take the
ifs into account in such enterprises. +"
said Maxwell. carelessly. Several
hundred IFS menaced me when rode
after that obstinate William, yet here
l an. and my identity is wholly I'M
suspected, which is enough for the
beginning"
He again approached the sick bed
where his prediction was being full
filed. Death was approaching slowly
but calmly and without suffering, and
ne silently beckoned to the daughter
TO resume her place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22

Hush! Don't mention my name.
said Maxwell in low, impressive
tone. Il pass here as Doctor Black
wood, and we are not alone"
lie glanced significantly at the ne
gro, whose attention had been attract
ed but Florence made an eager ges-
ture of dissent.
Ralph is faithful and discreet. You
need fear no treachery from him. |
will answer for that"
$50 much the better. But, first:
What has happened here? | am look
ing for William. Isn't he in Spring
feld?"
Yes. he Is here, but a prisoner, be-
trayed by Edward, and just at the mo-
ment they dragged him away from me
this severe, perhaps fatal attack, came
on. Doctor Maxwell, will my father
die?"
John Maxwell did not answer the de
spairing question at once. The first
g'ance at Harrison had told him that
it must be In the affirmative, but he
UtuL ONtl LHt bttliNhN, AShN w AAAA
puse and placed his hand upon his
heart. 1t was a short but careful eX
animation.
Yes, Miss Harrison he said at
last. 1T is useless to withhold the
truth; YOU must face 1t; but the
struggle is over. and the end will be
painless He will probably not re-
cover his consciousness"
Florence, sobbing aloud. covered her
face with both hands; but Maxwell
allowed her no time to give way to
her grief.
And now for the Ewing" he con
tinued Calm yourself. Another life
IS at stake, as dear to you as the one
now vanishing"
William" cried the young girl, in
terror Is his life threatened? They
concealed it from me. They spoke
only Of imprisonment. For heavens
sake, tell me the truth"
First of all, you must tell me what
has happened have just arrived, and
know none Of the particulars.
Taking her hand. he led her to the
window, where Florence, in hurried.
breathless whispers. informed him OF
what had occurred.
Maxwell listened silently without In
terrupting her. Not until she had
finished her story did he ask few
brief, direct questions.
rs Captain Wilson still in Spring
feld?"
NO. heard from Ralph that he
I rode away half an hour ago"
And when do YOU expect your fam
lily physician and the real Doctor
Blackwood?"
Toward evening They will not
arrive before seven o'clock"
We'll. then we shall have few
hours at our disposal. Can you rely
upon this old man? Implicitly?"
Ralph was the friend and conf
dant of my childhood. He is devoted
to me with all his soul. and will dc
anything 20 save William. Won't you
Ralph?"
She had summoned the old servant
by a gesture. He laid his hand upon
his heart
Yes. Miss Florence-anything.
Maxwell looked keenly at him few
minutes. and seemed satisfied.
Miss Harrisons lover is to be res
cued." he said. will you help us?'
Yes. master as much as l can"
Then first inform Mr. Harrison
that | must remain here for the pres
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
CHAPTER TX.

Edward Harrison had, OF course.
taken every precaution to prevent any
attempt at escape or rescue. He had
been forced to yield to Captain Will
sons demand for suitable accommoda-
tions for his prisoner and his refusal
70 adopt other measures-indeed, the
latter would have been superfluous
William was In the charge of his most
bitter enemy. and he guarded him bet
ter than any jailer.
In side-wing of the building, at
the end of a long passage. was a room
where many valuable articles were
kept during the absence of the own
ers. The only entrance was through
a strong door with a double lock, and
the one window, which also opened
upon the passage, was protected by an
iron grating. which, though not heavy.
was remarkably strong. In addition,
the corridor was closed by second
door, and Edward kept the keys Of
both In his pocket. No assistance
could come from outside, and her
cousin knew only too well that Flor
ence had not the energy to attempt TO
free the prisoner, at least In her
fathers dying hour.
William paced up and down the
close, gloomy room in the most in
tense excitement. So this was the end
OF the foolhardy ride which he had
undertaken in defiance of every warn
ing. True, he had thought OF two al
ternatives only-success or death In
honorable conflict; and Colonel Bur
ney, too. had had no other idea when
he uttered the fateful words: Dead or
dlshonored." There was third:
Captured"
True. this captivity meant DEATH
The young officer did not deceive him
self concerning his fate: but little
as he feared DEATH his blood boiled
in fierce rebellion at the thought of
being sentenced as a spy Anything
save this shameful doom. There was
one bright ray of hope for him: He
trusted in the honor of the Confed-
crates. Unless Edward Harrison
could hoodwink them into believing
him a spy, he seemed reasonably safe
Then came the thought of Florence
who would now be left wholly without
protection. How would she endure
the terrible event. and what would be-
fall her after her fathers death? Ed
ward, as the sole male relative, would
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22

also be the guardian and protector Of
the young girl. who would be abso-
lutely in this scoundrel's power Will
liam clenched his hands in helpless
fury and low groan escaped his lips.
Suddenly he started. He fancied
that he heard his name spoken by
some one close at hand. OF course it
must be delusion. yet he stood still
and Involuntary glanced toward the
window. The voice reached him again.
This time more distinctly.
William! Don't you hear?"
With sudden spring, the young
man reached the somewhat high win
dow, behind whose gratings the out
ines of human figure were now Wis
ble
"John-you? Impossible. 1t can't
be-"
Il have the honor. however, to be
myself, was the reply. Good even
ing, Will"
But how did you get to Spring
field? How did you hear of my fatee
How did you succeed In making your
way here?"
Don't be in such hurry. Put
your questions slowly, in regular or
der, and I'll answer In the same way.
We shall have plenty OF leisure for 1t;
1t will be some time before can saw
through this COMPOUNDED iron graf.
ing"
The faint sound OF file showed that
the rescuer was really at work, and
at the noise fresh hope and courage
filled the young officers soul. Free
dom! Rescue! He could have shout
ed for joy at the bare thought, as IL
the rescue had already been accom-
Rlished
ITO be continued J
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
CHAPTER VIII

Here. too subdued twilight reign
ed, and in the dusk the newcomer at
first perceived only the white figure
kneeling beside the bed. with her face
buried in the pillows. The sick man
himself appeared TO be in a sort of
stupor, and, at the end OF the room,
Ralph was busted with some medi-
cine After convincing himself by a
hurried glance that the door had again
closed behind him. Doctor Blackwood
approached the kneeling girl. bent
down to her and said, in a low tone,
with marked emphasis:
Miss Harrison."
She slowly raised her pale, tear
stained face The voice seemed to
arouse some memory, her eyes rested
inquirngly upon the strangers fea-
lures for a few seconds, then a start
led cry escaped her lips.
Doctor MAXWELL Is it you?"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
GREAT MANS TENDER HEART.


An Incident of Lord Lawrences Sea
Voyage to India.
Lord Lawrence, viceroy of India, was
a blunt man of action, impatient OF
contradiction. and thoroughly self-re-
liant. Yet. like many of the truly
great, he had a heart as tender as a
woman's. The night on which he
started from London to govern India,
he gathered all his FAMILY in the draw
ing room and made each child repeat a
favorite hymn to him. His youngest
son, 10 years old, nestled in his faith
er's arms. Suddenly the strong man
burst into tears. Il shall never" he
cried, see BERTHE child again!" 1t
was not OF the hardships before him.
or of his own death he thought. but
of the fact that BERTHE would not be a.
child to him on his return. On board
the steamer with the governor general
OF India was lady with her infant
child. She neglected the baby, which
reyenged itself by crying day and
night. The passengers complained in
language more forcible than polite
Stewart, throw that baby overheard"
was petulantly shouted from sleepless
berths. At last Lord Lawrence, see
ing that the child was left motherless
by its own mother took it on his knee.
For hours he would hold it, showing it
his watch and anything that would
amuse It, The child took to the great,
strong man and was always quiet when
he held it. why do you, my lord"
asked one Of the relieved passengers,
surprised to see the governor general
of India playing nurse to crying
baby, why do you take such notice OF
that child?" Because, to tell you the
truth, answered Lord Lawrence, with
a merry twinkle in his eye. that child
is the only being in the ship who | can
feel quite sure does not want to get
anything out of me. "-Pastimcs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
CHAPTER yI[.-(Continued.,

His tone was the courteous yet de-
cided one of man accustomed to see
his medical authority recognized with
out opposition. Edward had not in
tended to enter the sick chamber,
where he would be obliged to meet
Florence. but the plainly intimated re-
quest that he should remain outside
nettled him. He glanced haughtily at
the doctor and replied with evident
coldness.
THE physician always has the right
to command in such cases. | will
submit. but shall expect speedy news
Of my uncle's health"
He gave the necessary orders to the
servant, who was still In the room,
and then turned to Thompson again.
The doctor was ushered through sew
eral apartments no less richly fur
nished than the drawing-room, then
the man opened door yelled by a
heavy pOrtiere and permitted the ply
stefan to enter while he himself re-
NAMED behind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
Dangers from Lamns.

The lamp is such necessary article
in the home that it is strange it should
be neglected as often as it is. 1t re-
quires but a few minutes care each
day to keep it in order, yet this short
time is denied it by many housekeep-
ers. An ill-kept lamp is a dangerous.
as well as unsightly object, and many
of the explosions of oil lamps, which
appear almost every day in the news
papers, might be traced to careless
ness in caring for the lamps. No wo-
man having the welfare of her family
at heart will willfully neglect this very
important task. The danger of allow
ing children or even careless grown-up
people to handle lamps cannot be over
estimated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
KING CHARLES DOG.
Advertised "a Lost In the London Ga
zette OF 1867.

Advertised a. Lost In the London Ga
zette OF 1867.
In tue London Gazette, 1867. there is
the advertisement: "A Sore ger Falcon
of His Majesty, lost the 10 of August,
who had one Varvel of his Keeper. Ro-
ger Higs Of Westminster Gent. Who
sover hath taken her up and give no
tice Sir Allan Apsley, Master of His
Majesties Hawks at st. James's. shall
be rewarded for his paines. Back
Staires in whitehall" In the num-
Der for June rs, 1860. of the Mercurius
PubliCus: "a Smooth Black DOG. less
than a Greyhound, with white under
his breast, belonging to the Kings
Majesty, was taken from Whitehall
the eighteenth day OF this instant
June, or thereabouts. If any one can
give notice to John Ellis, one of his
Majesties Servants, or to his Majesties
Backstairs, shall be well rewarded for
their labor" The Smooth Black Dog"
apparently does not t.lrn up, says the
Fortnightly. and the following an
nouncement. In large italics, is to be
met with in the next publication of
this journal: I'VE must call upon you
again for Black Dog between a Grey
hund and Spaniel, no white about
him, onely a streak on his Brest and
Tayl little bobbed 1t is His Ma
jesties own Dog. and doubtless was
k.,1n %, 10
bred in England, and would never for
sake his Master. Whosoever findes
him may acquaint any at Whitehall. for
the Dog was better known at Court
than those who stole him VIII they
never leave robbing His Majesty? Must
he not keep a Dog? This Dogs place
Though better than some imagine) is
the only place which nobody offers to
beg"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
FOOD FOR THE BRAIN WORKERS
Those Who Are Subject to Mental strain
Should Regulate Their Diet.

From the Sanitary Record: Ii is all
right for the man who labors all day
in the open air to eat freely. but the
man of sedentary habits, the brain
worker, must adapt his way of living
to his needs. He must be well nour-
ished, for the brain is incapable OF
good work unless we'll supplied with
pure blood, but such a man cannot pos
sibly furnish vital force to digest three
large meals daily. If he tries it nature
will protest at every step. The chem
ical changes of digestion will be i'm
perfectly performed The stomach will
neither secrete freely nor churn the
food with cheerful alaerI,y; the pyloric
orifice contracts and allows such
chyme TO pass with grudging reluct-
ance; the intestinal lacteals are
ashamed to absorb such miserable pa
bulum, which chokes. initiates and
congests them, so the large meal re-
mains in the digestive organs to fer
ment, putrefy and steep the Individual
in foul gases and depraved secretions.
But the system can furnish enough vi
tai force to convert a small meal into
pabulum of high standard, which will
be absorbed without difficulty. Three
such small meals are not enough to
keep the individual properly nourished.
however; four to six will be required
Each should consist of but one or at
most two articles of food, the diet to
be varied by changes at meals. The
portion of food served must be small;
the patient must stop as soon as the
appetite is satisfied and gaseous disten-
sion is proof positive that the meals
are still too large o. 800 close to-
gether.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
The Irrespnnslhle Yankee Girl

1t IS only TO an American girl that
the Idea could have occurred of utiliz-
ing postmaster general as matri-
monlal agent. The 2. NJ. G. at Mel
bourne has received the following let
ter from young lady in Kansas:
Dear Sir--As am going to be q
school teacher | want to fDd out all
| can about your country, as or geog-
raphies do not tell us mu"h OF any
thing. You will greatly oblige ny CIV
ing this to some intelligent young man
that is not burdened down by wife and
children. Hoping to hear from your
quarter OF the globe soon, am. yours
respectfully, "-London Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
American Shoes In .Ianan.

Among the well-to-do japanese a de-
mand is rapidly growing for foreign
boots and shoes. Japan, accordingly,
offers promising market in the new
future for American manufacturers OF
these goods. provided that they are
specially made for the Japanese trade.
The principal requirement is that the
toes be wide and roomy, because in
Childhood the sandals and clogs which
are worn give freedom to the front
part of the foot. Most of the foreign
made shoes hitherto imported have
failed TO give satisfaction through ne
glect of this requirement in construc-
tion.-Philadelhpia Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22

Two ordinary nice youug women In
a Massachusetts town were disciplined
out OF th church the other day for
breaking into laughter at solemn
prayer meting. This was certainly in
decoroas but When it is understood
that sood brother had just arisen
with the remark that he was Sitting
on thought when the settee struck
him their merriment WIS altogether
nardondole Time and the Hour.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
Low RATE.
nome seelerr Escar-lons.

The Missouri Pacific Railway end
Iron Mountain Route are now running
y series OF excursions to the West and
South West, tickets on sale March 9th
and goth. Aerl 3rd aGd 18th. at very
low rates Maps, folders time cards
and Illustrate 4 pamphlets on the vari-
Gus states mailed free on application
10 II. G Townsend. g. z g I Agent.
St Louis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22

Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh.
Catarrh is well-nigh uniye sal; almost
omniprescnt. Peruna is the only alb
Bolute safeguard known. A cold is the
beginning of catarrh. To prevent
colds, to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh
out of its victims Peruna not only
cures catarrh, but prevents it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-22
AMERICAN TRAHsvAAL FUND.
To Aid Widows and Orphans OF the
Rnnra.


A pathetic appeal of the committee
OF Africander and Bond members OF
parliament was issued at Cape Town,
od. 10. 1899, signed by Messrs. n. e.
DeWaal Joseph N. Hoffman, j. IL.
Hofmeyr, Thomas p. Theron and ID.
J. A. Van Zyl which says among
other things:
What may, what can, we colonial
Africanders do in this sorrowful time?
Join in the work of warfare with the
weapons? The law and our duty as
British subjects forbid this, even
should other circumstances not oppose
such a course OF action.
But what neither the law nor the
duty of the subject forbids, and what.
moreover, agrees In every respect with
all principles of religion and human
ity, is the offering Of help TO the
wounded, to the widows and the
orphans.
In ths name of the Africander bond,
on behalf of the citizens Of the South
African republic and their noble ally,
the Orange Free State. appeal TO ALI
Americans to show their sympathy
with the brave people who are now,
in the words OF John Hancock, liter
ally offering all that they have, all
that they are, and all that they hope
20 he, upon the altar OF their country,
fighting to the death the arrogance
and impos ton Of the great British
empire, In order to remain free and
Independent, as did our American
forefathers in 1776 and 1872. THERE
WILL BE NO BOER WOUNDED ON
THE BRITISH-AMERlCAN HOSPI-
TAI SHIP.
Send to me your subscriptions,
small and large. and / will send the
amount to Mr.. c. c. de Villlers, Cape
Town, the honorable treasurer OF the
committee OF the AfricandeF bond, to
he expended under that appeal | sent
s. 600 on Feb. 30, 1900
GEORGE W. VAN SICLEN,
American Treasurer.
No l4l Broadway New York City.
Feb. a. 1900.