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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
NV Iady's Stationery.

Stationery manages to keep pace
with the progressive spirit of the
times; and the various styles of writ
ing paper for the newborn year are
very attractive indeed. The size that
is most universal in the exclusive cir
cles is wider than that used last year
and little shorter, say about an inch.
1t goes without saying that there are
envelopes to match and these are
maze with a new shape of flap, round
in the center and slanting upward on
each side. Very elegant papers have
borders, such as is used on mourning
stationery, and if you are fortunate
enough to be in correspondence with
society you will notice that wedgewood
blue, with a border of ecru is just now
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
An Absent Minded Professor.

From the Boston Transcript: | have
a story of a gentleman now engaged in
educational work which is, | think,
somewhat remarkable, and is also quite
true. This gentleman was once pro-
fessor of mathematics in a fine New
England college, He was greatly in
terested in the work, and devoted him
self so wholly to it that a natural ten
dency which he had to absent minded
ness became much accumulated. One
day when he had guests at dinner, and
was helping them to fish from plat
ter, he took plate bottom side up, put
a fish on the bottom of the plate, and
handed it thus to one of the guests.
There was a laugh at once, and his
wife said, MY dear, if your absent
mindedness has gone SO far that you
are serving people food on the bottom
of plates, | shall insist on your resign
ing your professorship." She did in
sist on it, and he resigned, and went
into another and more general field OF
teaching He is still little inclined
to be forgetful-like some of the rest
of us-but he has never since served
food on the bottom of plate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
MADE HIM SMILE IN CHURCH.
How sydney Smith HumbIed One Of
His Austere Critics.


Though a clergyman, Sydney Smith
dearly loved a joke, and occasionally
INDUCED his propensity at seemingly
inopportune moments. On the occa-
sion of a dinner he was the guest, and
when the evening was over the host
thanked the wit heartily for the enter
tainment he had afforded. Il shall not
forget you, Mr.. Smith," he added.
Thank you; take care you don't for
get yourself tomorrow lit was Satur-
day. in church" reioined Smith.
Whereat the host, Kershaw by name,
rather bridled up: Il hope, sir, know
We'll" said Smith, good temperedly,
IF l catch you smiling | will call you
by name" You may" rejoined his
host, the things absurd | will give
donation to the DIRK hospital if it
occurs" On the ensuing morning Smith
read the prayers reyerently, as he al
ways did, then assembled the pulpit,
looked around the church. and rested
his eye on the gentleman whose name
was Kershaw. That gentleman said
afterward that he did not know what
possessed him, but so it was, he gave
broad smile. Thereupon the preach
er was seized wah a violent inclination
to sneeze, and, applying his handker
chief with suitable action, he sounded
"ker- ker-k -ker- shaw three times over.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

Brush and Pencil" Chicago's art
magazine, begins the new year with
sGc Of the hand-omest numbers in the
History OF a publication that has been
since its inception IN eXemplifcation
% that which is good not only in the
ert graphic but in the art topographic.
Tae leading article is contributed by
dorado Taft and has for its subject
Daniel Chester French, the sculptor.
llalf-toEe pictures Of some Of his most
noteworthy work illustrate the paper.
Edmund II. Aacrfel discusses the
Fourth annual exhibition Of the Society
5f Western Artists ]. II. Vanderpool
Srites Of figure drawing and Gardner
q, TEAL Of Japanese art. The poetry
10 contributed by Horace Spencer
Fske, who sings Of "fhe Statue Of the
Republic and the Columbian Quad
riga.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

promptly to see the Row. Half the
books, stories, newspaper articles, etc.
treating Of English life, make prom
lnent mention of this, the smartest
driveway in the world. London soci-
ETY. circles largely about Hyde Park
and naturally enough tourists regard
it as a good starting place from which
to study British manners and peoples
Imagine then the indignation and
the disgust of a pair of pretty girls, ac-
cuStOmed to traverse home drives in
any fashion they like to be warned
back from Hyde Park entrance by a
siX-foot arm of the law. No tips, no
remonstrance, no pleading has the
slightest effect upon the stern bobby"
who simply orders cabby to depart,
and tells his fares to get a more cor
rect equipage if they desire to take part
in the Row parade. 1t is livery or
nothing and if the visitor continues to
long for a glimpse of the Hyde Park
show, she must have boots and
breeches to drive her, thereby having
at least the semblance OF private
establishment No admittance is the
standing rule for the ostensible cab.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

the wide terrace. The glaring sunlight
its way into the apartment, whose
doorways were protected by blinds and
curtains; and little fountain. whose
jet rose amid a circle of tropical
plants, diffused its cool, glittering
drops through the. sultry atmosphere
A young girl of perhaps eighteen
was half reclining in a rocking-chair
Her little head with its wealth of dark
hair was flung YEARLY back, her eyes
were closed. and the long black lashes
formed sharp contrast to the pretty
hut somewhat pallid face. Her thin
white dress, which, though intended
only for house-wear, was trimmed with
rich lace, harmonized with the costly
furniture of the room. In the dreamy
twilight. the dainty whte-robed figure
was as charming as one of the fragrant
blossoms nodding over the edge of the
fountain.
One of the doors leading into the in
terror of the house was softly opened
and an old negro appeared on the
threshold.
Noiselessly closing it again, he eau
tiously approached his young mistress
but she started from her light slumber
and sat erect.
What is it, Ralph? Does my father
want me?"
mo, miss, master is still asleep; but
Mr.. Harrison has come back and asks
if he can see Miss Florence"
Edward" The young lady hest
tated moment, then. sinking into her
former attitude. she said family: Let
him come.
Ralph withdrew; and directly after,
young man, tine-loOking but with
an arrogant, self-conscious manner,
entered the room.
How is my uncle?" he asked quick
ly. What l heard from the servants
outside did not sound very consoling.
Is he worse?"
Il fear so" replied Florence softly.
He had bad night, and the in
creased weakness Is alarming. He fell
asleep an hour ago, and / used the OPP
portunity to get little rest"
Edward Harrison drew up a chair
and sat down.
Excuse me if l disturb you have
just come from the city. My friend,
Captain Wilson, accompanied me; and
the justice of the peace. with the other
witnesses, will arrive at the appointed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

time. All the preparations are made
so that the wedding can take place this
evening"
A slight tremor ran through the
young girls frame, and there was a
tone OF lear in her voice as she asked:
"Today-must it be-"
Il thought we had arranged it. Sure
~ you consented"
Yes; but | hoped you would allow
me little time-a few months or
weeks. What is the use of this fierce
haste? Why should the wedding take
place beside my fathers sick bed?"
Because it is your fathers last wish
and will, as you know from his own
lips. He wants to know that you will
be safe and sheltered in a husbands
arms when danger assails us, and he
has my promise that l will protect YOU
ana his property to my last breath. "
As soon as it becomes yours
don't doubt it."
Edwards brows contracted angrily.
a dark frown Swallowed his face.
What does that mean, Florence? Do
you doubt my love? You know that
1t is bestowed on you alone, not your
estates, which, in the storms of war.
may be destroyed, like so many which
have already been ruined. You must
trust me. | shall certainly not sac
rifice you to any principle, as others
have done"
The allusion was distinct enough.
Florence's head dropped. but her tone
betrayed rising indignation, as she re-
piled:
Was | sacrificed? You say so, and
SO does my father, but | have never
heard it from Williams lips. and you
were always his enemy. | cannot I'M
derstand his giving up the struggle SO
quickly. not even making an attempt
to change my views, and sometimes
fear
She did not finish the sentence but
her eyes. which rested with unmist.k-
able suspicion on her cousins features
expressed the thought which she did
not utter in words. But there was nc
change in his countenance, and the an
swer was equally unmoved and cold,
Surely, you read the letter in which
he broke with your father? Was moi
that plain enough? He knew the price
that would enable him to possess you
1t would have cost him only a single
word to call you his; yet. instead, ht
delivered a political lecture on manly
honor. duty, conviction and the rest O.
the set phrases. Well. he followed hi:
conviction and-gave you up"
The young girls pale face began t
flush, and her lips were closely com
pressed. This was the goad which hat
conquered her resistance. forced hel
into the new bond it produced its eff
feet now.
Yes, he gave me up" she repeated
bitterly Well have given hin
up. too"
And cannot you yet shake off thu
memory? You have been candid will
me, Florence. cruelty candid. l wa
forced to hear from your lips that tina
| other still held the first place in YOU
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

you are still regarded as the son OF
the house, every effort will be made
to win you over to their cause. Sup
pose that-you should not return?
William started as II an insult had
been hurled in his face.
Colonel, | am an honorable man.
IL know it: but you are human. You
are young and passionately IN love
Even the strongest natures succumb
to such a conflict At that time you
had no choice, you say Probably It
will Ire so now. And when the prize
is before you. when your affianced wife
weeps and pleads. and the whole hap
piness of your life depends on
single word-avoid the temptation,
Lieutenant Roland. | advise you as
friend.
The young officer had turned pale,
hut his voice sounded firm and reso-
lutte as he replied:
II beg you to grant me the leave
OF absence-on my word of honor.
Burney paced up and down the room
several times in silence; at last he
paused.
"At the utmost. could grant you
only the afternoon. You must return
at sunset, and it is long distance.
You will have oarefy tS:oe hours at
Springfield"
"A single one would suffice for the
conversation on which my whole flu
ture depends-I repeat my request
80 be it then. With caution. 1t
may perhaps be possible to avoid the
peril which threatens you on the way.
/ shall rely upon your prudence.
Depend upon it. colonel
Burney approached the young man
and. putting his hand on his shoulder,
said with deep earnestness:
"Till sunset then! 1t is now noon.
II Lieutenant Roland has not returned
by eight O'Clock this evening, / shall
believe that he is either dead or dis
honored"
Williams eyes flashed. but they met
his commanding officers gaze, stead
lastly.
BELIEVE the former! If l am alive
AZ that hour / will be here.
Then go-on your word OF honor.
"On my word of honor
William saluted and left the room
The colonel gazed after him few
seconds. then said in low tone:
Poor boy would ten times rather
have sent him to meet the enemy than
into this temptation
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

heart, that only filial duty won your
consent to my suit. Be it SOL | will
venture the risk, even with this state
ment. | will cope with this arrogant
German, who does not know what
love is, who has never felt the full
pulse of genuine passion. For me, no
price is too high for the prize of pos
sesslng you. | would overthrow all
that stood between us, were it even
what | held highest. Resist as you
may. shall yet win you-you and
your love-"
There was really touch of genuine
passion in the words, and the ardent
gaze which rested on the young girl
proved that Edward Harrison was not
Playing mere game of calculation.
Florence INTERESTINGLY left the hand he
had seized in his clasp. She was half
unconsciously under the thrall of this
man. whom she feared, for whom no
voice in her heart pleaded, yet who
eNerted an almost .!emoniacal power
over her.
(To be continued)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Brakemen with BrainS

Sometime ago a brakeman on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad used his
brains and saved passenger train
from running into two derailed cars,
says the Philadelphia Record. The
company sent him a check for $50
and posted bulletin complimenting
him for his quickness of thought A
few days later Engineer John Hag-
gerty was oiling his engine at Con-
nelsville while waiting for the pas
sengers to leave the train. He heard
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Winter Tours.

Should you desire information re-
garding California, Arizona, Texas On
Mexico, and the long limit, low rate,
round-trip tickets, sold to principal
points, the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased, or re-
garding one way first and second-class
rates, through sleeping car lines,
hrst-class and tourist, call upon or ad-
dress w. G. Neimyer, Genl Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co., 23S Clark
street, Chicago; w. H. Conner, Com1
Agent, Chamber Commerce Bldg, Gin
clnnati. Ohio, or w. J. Berg, Trav.
Pass. Agt., 800 Ellicott square, Buffa-
10, NY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Inc New.l,o,,s Enterpri.e.

A wizened- faced newsboy climbed on
a Detroit street car the other evening
and, worming his way past the con-
ductor, walked down the aisle yelling,
Las edition all about Sigler brud-
ders hndin dc tray Of dmons!" He
sold several papers, and when he was
passing out a man looked around and
asked Say, boy, where did they find
that tray" The youngster paused in
the doorway. in a pack o cards." he
shouted aud disappeared. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
How lie Got VOL

3 Portland invalid called on a local
physician for an examination. The
doctor made the diagnosis and gave the
sufferer a prescription, charging him
$40. Some time afterward they met
On the street. Well said the doctor,
ryou are looking a hundred per cent
Setter. That medicine, though a little
expensive, was just what you needed. :
5Doctor,' replied the patient. after |
Said you $40 for the prescription, l
couldn't afford to have it filled, SO |
'didnt take any medicine. Portland
DTegonan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Florida. West Indies and Central America.

The facilities of the Louisville &
nashville Railroad for handling tour
lists and travellers destined for all
points in Florida, Cuba, Porto Rico.
central America, or for Nassau, are un-
surpassed. Double daily lines of Sleep
ing cars are run from Cincinnati.
Louisville. Chicago and st. Louis
through Jacksonville to interior Flor
ida points. and to Miami, Tampa and
New Orleans. the ports of embarkation
for the countries mentioned For fold
ers, etc, write J. X. Ridgely, n. w. p.
A., Chicago, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
CHAPTER III.
An Unexpected Visitor.

II was the afternoon of the same
day. The sun was lower in the west,
but the heat had not yet lessened. and
all the blinds in the spacious mansion
of Springfield were closed. The ex-
tensive estate had, as yet, been spared
the devastation of war. 1t was in the
immediate vicinity of one of the prin-
cipal recruiting stations in the South
and owed it to this circumstance alone
that, for the present at least, it could
afford its inmates absolute safety.
A pleasant dusk pervaded the sit
ting-room, whose doors opened upon
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
The Land of Bread and Rutter

Is the title of new illustrated pamph-
let just issued by the Chicago, Mil
waukee e st. Paul Railway, relating
more especially to the land along the
new line it is now building through
Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties
in South Dakota 1t will be found very
interesting reading. A copy will be
mailed free on receipt of 2-cent stamp
for postage. Address Geo. II. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

Or. Watson clan Maclaren) makes
G fine beginning Of his Life of the
Master" in McClure's Magazine for
tnuary with chapters covering the
period OK youth ana childhood His
lethud Is 10 make full and coherent
record Of the outer material facts, but
at the same time to make plain all of
the inner, spiritual significance; and
the result s a presentation interesting
as pure narrative and yet of high
poetic and devotional quality. The
same aim appears also in Mr.. c. X.
sinson's pictures. OF these there are
eight beautiful full-page pictures in
color a feat in color reproduction be-
gond anything previously attempted in
magazine work; and a number Of
smaller but scarcely less beautiful,
pictures III black and white.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
with the Comma Left out.

Whenever she asks me to do any,
thing" soliloquzed Mr.. Meeker, PEN
sively, = always go and do it, like a
fool"
Yes, said Mrs. Meeker, who hap
pened along in time to overhear him.
whenever / ask you to do anything
you always go and do 1t like a fool.
Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
AGATE or ONO. CRY or TOLEDO. ca

LUCAS COUNTY,
Frank ]. Cheney .naEes oath that he IS the
senior partner OF the firm OF +. J; Cheney Co,
and Gtate aforesaid and that said firm will pa
The sum o. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS trr
each and every case Of Caiarrh that cannot De
cured by the use Of Han 5 Catarrh cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Atyorn 10 before No and subscribed in my
arcscnce. this 9th day " December. A. ID. 1855
sSEAL) a. W. GI-t.Ao01.N;
Hairs Catarrh cure IS taken internally, and
acts directly GA the blood and mucous surfaces
% The system Send Tor testimonials, free =
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. u
Sold BY Druggists i5c.
HILLS Family Pills are the best
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Knew What He Wanted.

Canvasser-"I have here a work"
Master of the House-'I can't read"
Canvasser But your children
Master of the House-"I have no chill
dren (triHmphantly), nothing but a
cat" Canvasser-"WeIl, you want
something to throw at the cat" He
took the book.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

the vogue. Pastel lavender with a
white border is also pretty. Crests are
prepared in two colors and are as elab-
crate as possible. Many envelopes are
now sold with a small seal annexed as
if they had been made with sealing
wax, but only required sticking. For
the accommodation of those who find
it expensive to keep supplied with en-
graved stationery, very pretty writing
paper comes already initiated in neat
design for nominal sum.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
another train coming and believed that

another train coming and believed that
it was not under proper control. He
sprang into his cab, opened the throt-
tie and started the train. The other
engine struck the rear car, but it was
not a hard blow, and Haggerty S
promptness saved ten or dozen lives.
The company has ordered a handsome
gold watch, suitably inscribed, and a
gold chain, for Engineer Haggerty, as
reward for his devotion to duty and
using his brains in time of emer-
gency.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Coughing Leads to Consumption

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to day
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles Go at once; de-
lays are dangerous.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
At the Too.

Chicago Tribune: He (stopping at
one of the cages What splendid
specimen he isl" She-"Yes He re-
minds me so much of you, John" He
-"Of me?" She-"Yes He's a per-
feet bear"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Both Of Than

Patience-"There's something about
Toms mustache that makes me
laugh Patrice-"Ts that so? II
tickles me, too "-yopkers Statesman,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Anent the Spider.

Judge: Tommy-Isn't the spider pa
tient, sitting there all day? Papa
How could he catch flies if he were
not? Tommy-Why, with f1y-paper, l
should think.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
A Double Attraction.

Mr.. Bunsby-"If that young mans
coming here to see you every day in
the week, you had better give him a
hint to come after supper Miss Buns
BY don't think it's necessary, pa.
That's what he comes after
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Necessity KNOWS No Inv.

Thorne-Jack Glaohand says he has
sworn off borrowing money. Brambe-
He had to- All his friends have sworn
off lending him money.-New York
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

Tailor Look here! | have worried
myself sick over that bill of yours.
Casket (the interchangeable all
right, old man. If worst comes to
worst, YOU can take it out in trade
stray Stories.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

There is at present an agitation go
ing on in Paris for the purpose of
bringing about removal of remaining
foundation stones of ruined Tower of
Liberty, famous for its associations of
the time of the commune These few
foundation stones belonging to this
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

The Clown-Come, now, jump! This
is an encore. The Dog-An encore,
Ell? Why, l begin to think I'm worth
three bones week more than any dog
in the troupe.-Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
No Admittance.

Americans visiting London for the
first time are more than likely to hail
a hanson the day they arrive and start
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

A secret OF blesscdness in work is
Che conviction that we are doing the
work that God wishes us to do.-Rev.
r. j. Kent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
1t Feeds
the Hair;

Have you ever thought why
your hair is falling out? 1t is
because you are starving your
hair. If this starvation continues
your hair will continue TO fall.
There is one good hair food.
1t IS Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t goes
right to the roots Of the hair
and gives them Just the food
that they need. The hair stops
falling. becomes healthy. and
grows thick and long.
Ayers Hair Vigor will do
another thing. also: ii always
restores color to faded OF gray
hair. sl.OO bottle. All druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

once historic tower, the remnants of
which are shown in the accompanying
illustration, now stand in the Rue ST.
Antoine. and it has been suggested to
remove them to the park facing the
Pont Sully on the Boulevard Henry ".
Chicago Atsr-Ocean.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

The only advanced thoughts are
those that bring US nearer to Cod
Rams Horn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

MEN of principle are sure to be bold.
but those who are bold may not always
be men of principle"