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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
A Letter From Virginia.

PHoEBUs, Va, Dec. 18th, 1900.
EDITOR HERALD: / see you have a
gne photo of our little monitor, Ark
ansas in last weeks Herald. l Saw
it launched on Nov, 10; it is certainly
very natural.
1t was a grand sight to see the ship
plunge into the briney waters, amid
cheers, ringing of bells and the
whistling of the seventy-two ships at
anchor within sight.
Last week | walked across the
bridge to Old Point Comfort about
half mile from here, to see the
battle ships Kearsarge and Massachu-
sets which are anchored here We
took boat and went out to the Kear-
sarge, went aboard and stayed two
hours. | asked the mate how many
sailors they had aboard and he said
500. The Kearsarge is a fine ship
with her guns glistening in the sun
light, with their mountings of brass
and steel. There was not chair on
board and the only seats consisted of
highly polished black walnut chests,
twelve or eighteen inches square.
Mrs. A. T. MoREY,
Phoebus, Va.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
The Fitness of Gifts.

There are many inconsistencies in
the making of Christmas gifts. Slip
pers to the minister has become a
byword. We give books that we
would love to have for ourselves, to
those who do not care TO read. We
give a handsome vase or ornament to
one whose rooms are altogether out
of harmony with it, pictures to the
man who has no eye for them and
who would rather have a pipe; cigars
to the man who does not smoke;many
white elephant, large and small
comes in shape OF a Christmas gift.
We cannot Judge by our own tastes
what another would be pleased with.
A gift should be more than an inn
pulse 1t should be the result of
thought, of careful thought. One
must think what is consistent for
oneself to do, as well as what is the
most appropriate for the recipient.
One habit in giving should be dropped
by everyone; the "have tos." Do not
give to anyone because you"have to. !"
What value has gift that love and
goodwill does not prompt?
Let us give freely and abundantly
all that we can, but be sure that every
gift is accompanied by that which
alone gives it value, the kind heart.
And while we are giving material
gifts, let us not forget to give charity
in Judgment, to be forgiving to those
by whom we have been wronged, TO
give kind words rather than bitter,
sharp speeches and criticism. Even
the wrong doer should be made to
feel the warmth of goodwill. Every
man is our nelghbor; wealth, position
are but circumstances; it is the heart
that is of account. We have some
thing in our lives that we like others
to overlook. Let us give freely of
tdat charity to others. We may not
be as exacting of others as we are of
ourselves. Charity is our greatest
Christmas gift and one we may give
freely to ali.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Patch Grove.

We wish you all Merry Christmas
even If we are little premature.
There is no cause for anyone going
without rejoicing in this year of pros
perity at home and prestige abroad.
Let them that have give to them that
hath not.
Although Patch Grove has been
having more than it's share of sociables
lately, still they are always praise
worthy when given for good cause
and such was the one which took
place in Academy hall last Friday
evening in favor of Mrs. Probis, a
destitute widow of this place. A tidy,
sum was realized which will greatlW
aid in relieving her of her distress. 7
George Garside of Brookside FARM
and Evans Nye, principal of our
school, spent Saturday and Sunday in
Lancaster.
School will close Frlday-a much
needed vacation and rest for our bows
and girls. We trust they will start
in the New Year with greater deter
mination than ever to do steady and
conscientious work.
The young folks and children are
quite busy these days preparing for
Christmas entertainments. We sim
cerely hope that the advent Of Santa
Claus will bring joy and happiness to
their hearts.
We note that our ex-fellow towns
man, Charlie Dickinson is to become
permanent resident of Lancaster
and will open a feed store there.
May success attend him. No loss
without some gain, and Lancaster
certainly makes the gain this time
We note with pleasure that James
Paul, Jr., took a premium on his
Hereford bull at the stock fair in Chi
cago last week. He undoubtedly has
the finest herd in the country.
Tom R. Garside visited with rela-
tives in this section preparatory to
his departure for Virginia, where he
will take up his residence with his
sister, Mrs. j. r. Hardie.
Master Lloyd Key spent the latter
part of last week in the country Wis
iting bis sister, Mrs. Glass.
PROSERPINE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

10 lost 100 killed and wounded before
they retired. The fighting lasted all
day. The British loss was six killed,
nintcen wounded and thirty missing.
our casualties include two officers
who died of their wounds"
Explains That Second Maiuba.
London, Dee IA dispatch from
Kitchener, dated Pretoria. Dec. IL.
gives an explanation of the defeat and
capture of the $40 British troops in
trenched on a kopie by 1000 Beers
last week ~ follows: elements haS
come to see me. lie says the four
companies of the NOrthumberlands
held out on the hill rs long rs their
ammunition lasted. The Roer force
attacking The hill was 1000 strong.
while another force of 1000 attacked
Clements camp. By GO a. m. the
hill was carried by GO n. m. the
one company Of the YorkshireS failed
70 reach the top Clements retire
mcnt was carried ont with regularity
but many native drivers hoted and
considerable amount of transportation
was lost. All their ammunition NOT
taken away was destroyed. He reports
that all behaved very well
Son Of General .Joubert Killed.
bIoduNdou mas gone 10 luSten-
berg and supports ELEPHANTS mex.
which has been reinforced. flag
of truce which has come into Conn
Ii ando mex from the RoerS saws jon
hert'S son was kllcd ana further re-
ports their losses very heavy"
The Hague, Dee. L. When Kruger
was appraised of the contents of Cen
eral kitchencr'S dispatch chrouiclinc
last weeks disaster to the British he
expressed the livelieSt satisfaction.
and sail he tnou-ht the fact that the
now conceded WITH The anniversary
Of The hattle of ColeuSo WAS IN ex-
celleut augury for the Beers
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Said in a Second.

Get ready for Christmas.
Married men are silent heroes.
If man has hives, let him bee.
The full do not believe the hungry.
TO hope and strive is the best way
to thrive.
1t doesn't require blacksmith to
shoe a horsefy.
When you hate man either fight
him or say nothing.
Kerosene will remove rust and SER
want girly from stoves.
The breath of suspicion will follow
a man who eats cloves.
Don't kick hornet's nest just to
see if the family is at home.
The deacon that speculates in
stocks is not good deacon.
Advertise in the Herald and reach
all the people all the time.
If you dread to go out in the rain
take an umbrella and have it over.
Mermaids are girls who seem to
have no occasion to fish for compli-
ments.
The little folks are all engaged in
taking a mental measure of their
stockings.
If you get water on the brain go to
a barber and get your hair singled
without delay.
The fellow who steals money from
an editors pocket isn't a thief, he's
bird.
1t might be a good thing to call
and subscribe-a good many are
doing it.
There are many ways to convince
a man, but the easiest is to agree
with him.
The milk of human kindness is
often like cows milk-it has to be
squeezed out.
1t is always well, before beginning
your attack on man, to map out
your line of retreat.
When the practical printer is in
love some of his best press work is
done after working hours.
Holiday trade in Lancaster, con-
sidering the weather, is excellent.
Advertising helps to bring it.
The man who sits down to fortune
to knock at his door needs thick
cushion on his chair.
The first umbrella appeared in 1777
and the last one disappeared about
10 minutes after we bought it.
Never wait for thing to turn up.
Go turn it up yourself. 1t takes
much less time aud is sureI to be
done.
We find plenty of people who don't
average well; they know too much
for one man and not enough for two.
Call and subs eribe for the Herald
and have it sent % times to an out
of-town friend as a holiday gift.
Twill mean a kindly remembrance
of YOU every week throughout the
year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
BRYANs NEW VENTURE
He viii lie Proprietor aud Editor Of
New spMper.


Lincoln Ncb. Dec. William
J. Bryan gave ont tie following inter
view this mornings Il have for sew
eral years had in contemplation the
establishment Of a weekly newspaper
ana ills seems nm opportune time for
undertaking it, Intending TO devote
my life 10 thr study and discussion Of
public questions. ! have chosen this
method because ii viii best accom-
plish the purpose which | have in
view. Through such paper | shall he
able to keep in touch with soc nj and
t,olitical problems The paner will ut
the same time if successful provide
an income sufficient FIR my pecuniary
needs. and this kud of work viii al
low me more time with my family
than have been able is enjoy for sew
eral years past
4 expect q lecture oceaS onallv. eS-
pecially in college towns. where l can
speak To students Int my principal
work viii be done with thc pen. or p r
hap> l should say with rhc pencil. The
paper viii be called The Commouer.
and viii defend lie pr.nciple> set
forth in the Kansas CITY platform.
The first issue will appear I'm Janualy
] shall be proprietor nj EDITOR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

gYspted that the Northumberland
were being attacked. General Gle
ments, convinced that they would cas-
lily hold their own, disposed the re-
mainder Of his forces on the TANKS
and rear of his two camps. At 40
a. m. a Photograph from the western
peak announced that the Beers We're
about 10 overwhelm the fusiliers. Cen
eral Clements was unable to send ade-
quate help, but dispatched YeOmanry
to climb the precipitOus hillside and
create a diversion.
Before the YeOmanry could come
into action, the Beers had Overlapped
the northumberland and were in pos
session of the entire horseshoe. firing
down on the Yeomanry, entangled N
the bushes and bOulders. The North
umberlands made a magnificent de-
Tense as long as their ammunitior
lasted. According to Boer accounts
many, even when resistance was hope
less. died fighting. General Gle
ments. now left with 700 men, made
superhuman efforts against the bullets
from the -'oers pouring over the
peaks. and managed TO save his guns
and the camp equipment. He re-
tired in splendid order, and at p. m.
started to march to Rietfontein, fight
ing a rear guard action all the way
and arriving the next day at a. M"
Lord Methuen. according to another
from Lord Kitchener. dated
Yesterday. attacked and captured a
Boer laager near Lichtenburg, Trans
vaal, Dec. IA, securing large supplies.
of cattle and sheep and a considerable
quantity Of ammunition. A further
from Lord Kitchener. dated
Pretoria. Dec. Is. says that Lord
Methuen has official confirmation of
the report of the death of General
Lemner, the Boer commander.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Teachers Institute
At BOScobel.

A two days institute for the benefit
of the teachers of northern Grant will
be held at Boscobel on Friday and
Saturday, Jan. II and -, 1901. Con-
ductors, Pres. ID. McGregor of Platte
vile Normal and Prof. c. w. Gehrand
of BoscObel
The following subjects will be pre-
sented and the attention of the insti-
tute will be directed toward their in
vestigation and discussions: Language
Grammar or Composition -Arith-
metic and School management. Lee
ture on Friday evening oy Pres. Me-
Gregor.
School boards are earnestly request
ed to allow their teachers to attend
on Friday, without loss of time ac
cording ~ section 459 of the School
Code.
Come, and spend these two days in
conference and investigation
CHAs ii. NYE.
County Superintendent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
MohILIrY Grrs - ms WORK.
Which !, Why THAT story Of MasaIiesberg
II To Re Told.

II To Re Told.
londou Dee 1.-THE MagllieSberg
affair is described as follows i'm Il dis
patch - The Standard from Rietfon
tein Tile scene of thr engagement
WAS a horseshoe shaped depression.
The NophumberlaudS occupied the
center. General Clements camp WIS
pitched 1000 yards lower down III The
eastern point of the horseshoe. ara
Colonel Le@@c'S camp WaS about 3nu
yards distant General pcla,ey'> /.
uQu men. against whom General Gle
mcnt had fought repeated actions.
were >udeuly. unknown to zen
cral Clements. reinforced hv 3.opn
men from Warm Baths. under Conn
man9aHt EcNcr>. ii daybreak col
0ncl le--e'> picket described what
seemed u tI5>a force, Ell British troop,
thir.y Yards distance
Tie >'rtu -cr> We're CHALLENGED. They
REPLIED vi v1ilcy revealing 4O3
Buer> III kl4l, fhc firm. hecan,e
heavy aud tlt' ue So aro,;>t q Colonel
It-St troops. who arrived lust n
mo III save tE' cu r=~t> from esp
tire \ fur-u.,~ tn-1@sWcnt tu>u#d.
ARTILLERY WIS tGOU-lt up and il com
p2lled tGe tper~ t' rtt.rc Colonel
lc--c. follow Ng Un tho withdrawal.
WIS Shot dead hy q bullet .hr u.h D '
head General t3eue- afd his sam
soon arrived Il4U ~.af Suffered j.,
Verelys bur Genera, Clements %
peartS 10 lave harm u ,ite
While maUrt,3 ueu Wtfe -, n
the enemy llc'S sion. Slope as .f,d
th.ckly wirt Bosr tsad dtatSulr.
ritie lire uidcuiy hrohe ou Tile
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Because I'm Poor.

Because I'm poor. cannot 20
To church il i - grand and tne
No room for such a !. YOU know.
only the rich wecome find
Because I IN poor I am denied
\ place beneath its lofty dome
To worship God. though oft I've tried
To lind within il walls home
Because I'M poor. and cannot pay
Tine tlthe> they ask. may they demand
dm com PEELED Joturu AWAY.
Because Bo gold j. may hand.
Because IN poser. and cannot dress
Myself I'm fashions latest style.
ann NOT greeted Ike the rest
With friendly clA> inud loving smile.
C@Thr'>t ,sps this hiSh Eilded damss'
Point out Thy sNrch bought with Thy
blood
Where all thv paar with Joy may come
And worship Thee. rhe.r saviour God
He Who hath nor Ny spirit. be
l. rot II Me. i nome or mine.
This sandy huase.fhi> cannot -
E Thy church. - spirit = NOT thine
3 Il TRIPP N4r-uel ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Excursion Rates for HOLIDAYS.

Via the Northwestern line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at low rates
to points on the Northwestern sys-
tenn east of the Missouri river and
Davenport, Rock Island and North
Western R'y, within POO miles of sell
ing station, Dec "a, 25, 81 and Jan
uary good returning until Jan. 2,
inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago
q North Western R'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
A Willing Nictim.

Usher (at the church, How do you
feel, Old chap:
Groom Fine. / feel as happy as
do when I'm next in crowded barber
shop. hicugo News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

Ward-How did it happen Spelbi did
not take the stump for your party dur
Ing the campaign?
Pohl-Oh, he's one of those chaps
who if you give them the stump, will
be trying to get away with the whole
tree, and we didn't want him.-Detroit
Free Press
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Swear Off.

Ye blithesOme and beloved sins
That long have swayed the soul,
Prepare We now to abdicate
Your place of high control;
The time has come when You must 60
Sheer how you will or scott
For now is New Years day in sight,
When all mankind swear off,
oh, why. We psychic springs that move
Our being to the end,
Doth virtue seem so dull a mate,
And vice so fair friend?
For righteous robes we should rejoice
Sins motley garb to doff-
Yet. oh! how dismal looks that day
When we must all swear Off
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

Glow did you say that Skrecch rem
dered that solo, asked Beehat of See
sharp.
Il didn't say that he rendered it ut
all | said he rendrd it." - Detroit
Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
County superintendent.

THE initial number of the Designer
for 1901 from cover to cover is replete
with helpful matters of interest. to
feminine readers in particular The
winter fashions and millinery are
charmingly set forth in artistic colors
and in black and white. and the MANY
other illustrations are of equal merit
Designs of great originality for mas
querade and fancy costumes are given
IN this issue, and Points on Dressmak-
ing, contains the valuable and season
able advice commenced in December
on the Making of Fur Garments
There are three capital and entirely
new ideas given for holiday entertain
ment, viz: 4 New Fashioned Candy
Pull, An Exposition Evening, and An
End of the Century Party. There are
three short stories: Aunt Maria's
Castaway. The Finger of Duty, and
Jack Frost, the last a tale for the little
folks. The parlor comedy this month
Is How Kate Proposed, and it may be
performed effectively 10y. amateurs
without the aid of special scenery or
costumes. \ very attractive lllustrat-
ed article is Some New Dinner Cards.
which viii undoubtedly prove of great
value TO the holiday hostess. Congen-
ial Fields for Women Workers. treats
this month of the woman designer
TIE regular departments Of Fashions
and Fabrics. FIarI, Giture. For Health
and Beauty. Book Notes. knitting and
Crocheting. House Furnishing. Among
Ourselves. The Eiudergarten III the
Home, etiquette. Nursery Lore
Household Advice and Cookery. are.
a. usual timely. Interesting and III
structive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Rates to winter Resorts.

Via the Northwestern line. ENcur-
SION tickets are sold daily. with favor
able time limits. 70 numerous points
ia the West and south AT reiue"d
rates. For tickets aud ali Informs
lion. spplv 70 agents Chicago and
NorthWe> i =.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

THAT man NewdlcSon never seems
to have a good word Cor anybody"
"Oh. yes, nc has. had seat beside
him going home the other night and
he praised himself MI the way out -
Chicago Timcs-Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

Aliwal North, Cape Colony, Dec. II.
"A party of Brabant's Horse, consist
ing mainly of raw recruits, engaged a
superior force of Beers Dec. IL near
Zastron Orange River Colony, losing
four killed, SIXTEEN wounded and 12O
taken prisoners
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
AGection's Exhnusting Tribute.

CLARA came back worse than when
she went away"
How did that happen?"
The doctor said she had worn her
self ont buying presents for the fam
lily. indianapolis Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Latest Official News from the Front.

London, Dec. IA dispatch from
Kitchener, dated Pretoria, Dec. 16,
says: Five officers and 316 men,
Magaliesberg prisoners, have been re
leased. The Beers surrounded and
captured 120 of Brabant's Horse in a
detile in the ZastrOn district. Colonel
Bomfield moving on Nryheid, defeat
ed the Beers with heavy loss, driving
them from Scheeper's mex and captur-.
ing a quantity of arms. The Scheep-
er's mex movement occurred Dec 13.
The Beers who attacked Nryheid Dec
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Like II So Often Happens, and
the Willy Boer Scoops
Him Badly.
LOSES 100 OF HIS ROUGH Riders
Some Fighting That Wasn't Quite so
Easy for the Burghers.
Clement Explains That Second Majuba
at Magalicsberg-Br Run
Out of Ammunition
Captives Released.

Cape Town. Dec. 1S.-Seven hun
bred Beers have crossed from Orange
River Colony into Cape Colony near
Aliwal North and have reached Kaap-
daI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

McCLURES MAGAZINE for Janu-
airy will contain the first installment
in the Memoirs of Clara Morris en-
titled .Recollections of the Stage and
its People" This chapter describes
the famous actress first appearance
before a New York audience and tells
wildly of all the trials and triumphs
on that crucial occasion. Apart from
its sentimental value as the autobio-
graphical work Of our greatest actress,
the dramatic intensity OF the writing
gives to the article a literary charm
worthy Of its high historic interest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

Chicago. Pee H. WI Is Policeman
Dennis Foley watched .i .ige Land
Slipped thronSh the wines acr,~> the
Wholesale >5amp udoW ST le CHI
e1So p6Sfotiirc ANA rook SInN from
Vile ri currency worth $4,000 FoIty
had IS rs Through three lackel 4 ,sr>
and when MS re8yl.sd It, corrttor 81
the pe>tai,ile fhe rolh5r EaI Town
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

CONFECTIONERY. Have YOU a.
sweet tooth? If you have, you cam
not resist our fine candies. Nathani
Grocery Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20
Stock Hogs for Sale.

A few chai,p Poland China stock
hogs Ter sale. Inquire 81 Ira Muir
my. lancaster. VS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-20

Tasty calendars we're issued from
Herald lob rooms tEe past week for
Il Heukel X Co Thos Web. Fezer
Bros. and Il. C. Walton.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-18
MUST HAVE CORK HELMETS.

Army officers were considerably sur
prised at reading dispatches of the suf-
ferings of the American troops in China
from the heat on account of their hats.
1t was the belief that the regiments sent
to China had been equipped with cork
helmets and that their campaign hats
had been discarded. The heat of the
sun is dangerous, but over-heating of
the digestive organs is ever more so. To
overcome irritation and other stomach
troubles there is nothing to equal Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. No matter
how long you have suffered from con-
stipation, Indigestion, dyspepsia, liver
and kidney troubles, the Bitters will
cure you. 1t also creates a hearty ap-
petite and is an excellent tonic for the
nerves Try it.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-18
QUESTION ANSWERED.

Yes, August Flower still has the larg-
est sale of any medicine in the civilized
world. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought of using any
thing else for indigestion or biliousness.
Doctors were scarce, and they seldom
heard of appendicitis, prostra-
ton or heart failure, etc. They used
August Flower to clean out the system
and stop fermentation of indigested
food. regulate the action Of the liver,
stimulate the v and organic &C
ton of the system, and that is all they
took when feeling dull and bad with
headaches and other aches. You only
a few doses of Green's August
Flower, in liquid form, to make you sat-
isfied there is nothing serious the mat
ter with you. For sale by Ireland's
Pharmacy,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-18

For three days and nights I suffered
agony untold from an attack of cholera
morbus brought on by eating cucum-
bers," says M. E. Lowther, clerk Of the
district court, Centerville, Iowa.. 81
thought I should surely die, and tried a
dozen different medicines, but all to no
purpose. I sent for a bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and three doses relieved me en-
tirely." This remedy is for sale by A.
c. Ireland.