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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
Thursday, Feb. 1.

In the senate nearly the entire morn
ing hour was occupied by Mr.. Allen in
discussing the report of Secretary
Gage concerning his transactions with
the National City bank of New York.
Mr.. Allen claimed Mr.. Cages reply had
not been sufficient. Mr.. Daniel deliv-
cred an extended speech in opposition
to the pending financial measure. Bills
were passed to reimburse Wyoming for
money expended in protecting Yellow
stone National park, and to enlarge
the powers of the Choctaw, Oklahoma
& Gulf railroad In the house the de-
bate on the Indian appropriation bill
took a wide range, the feature being
a strong speech in favor Of expansion
by Mr.. Sibley dem, Pa. The con-
ference report on the urgent deficiency
bill was adopted. 1t was only a par
tial agreement Two items were still
In dispute.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
"Wednesday. Jan. 81.

New census gives Cuba's popula-
ton as 1,572,S40, which is $4,000 less
than in 1897 Puerto Rico has 957,-
go, gain of 100000 since 1897
Senate committee voted to allow
Puerto Rico a delegate in congress
and levy % per cent of usual duties
on imports from the island.-In the
senate Sewell charged Pettigrew with
death of Lawton and Hawley accused
him of treason in his Philippine
course.-House committee favored
giving Cuban vessels rights of most
favored nations.-Tayler introduced
resolution declaring American inten-
ton to hold Philippines. Geological
survey expert found much coal In
Philippines, but no precious metals
Gardner introduced bill appropriating
$4,000,000 to buy Danish West Indies.
Gen. Torres did not kill six Ameri-
cans in Mexico as reported.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
H6ody Saa1abaaM
ZasZa. !! l'ESy l1:IrrgI

fred by the Filipinos, as it plainly stat
ed that the insurgents opened the at
tack This view is not taken by those
who assume that the United States SOL
diers fired the first shot and they have
sprung an Associated Press dispatch
from Manila dated February 5, to the ef-
feet that the first shot was fired" by a
Nebraska sentry. They refuse to oaccept
Otis official message and are no doubt
contending that the first Filipino attack
was made with fishing poles and mud
balls. The bet will probably be declared
a draw. The following is OTIS report:
Insurgents in large force opened at
tack on our outer lines at S:45 last even
ing; renewed the attack several times
during the night; at O'Clock this morn
ing entire line engaged, all attacks re-
pulsed. At daybreak advanced against
the insurgents and have driven them be-
yond the lines they formerly occupied,
capturing several villages and their de-
Tense works. Insurgents loss in dead and
wounded very large; our casualties thus
far estimated at seventy-five, very few
fatal"
This is how the Associated Press de-
scribes it, under the same date:
Owing to the area embraced in the
scene Of Sundays engagement, a semi
ircle Of fully seventy miles, details re-
garding fighting have been extremely diff
ficult to obtain. So far as can be gath
cred the brush commenced at S:45 Sat
urday evening, by the firing Of a Ne
brasla sentry at Santa Mesa upon Fill
pinos, who were deliberately crossing the
line after repeated warning, with the
evident purpose of drawing our fire. The
first shot from the Nebraska sentry was
evidently accepted as a pre-arranged sig
nal for 1t was followed almost immedi-
ately by terrific fusillade all along the
entire Filipino line on the south side
The American outposts returned the fire
with such vigor that the Filipino fire was
checked until the arrival of reinforce
ments. All the troops in the vicinity were
hurried out and the Filipinos ceased firing
for half an hour while their reinforce
ments came up
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
of FLOWERS Rare
and Roses Red

Come from enriched. wen
nourished soil, givfng the re-
salt of perfect groguth. The
same result can be obtained
by humanity in general #
they look after the blood,
the life of the 1vhoLe system.
Hoods SarsaparilZa is the one specific
remedy for this, as It transforms poor
blood into perfect Blood from quidch fol-
Ozus the greatest of BLESSINGS, goodhealh.
EcZema-"Smce I was child !
haOe had eruptions on my body qOflich our
physician pronounced eczema. TOOK SIR
bottles of Hoods Sa,sapardla and haze
had no return ofthe disease" Mrs. Ida NJ.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
HE WANTS INFORMATION
Herbert Ii. Simpson Asks About the
Grim :nOIogist

Sheriff Simmons is in receipt of a let
ter from Herbert Simpson of BaIti-
more. son Of the late William Simpson
formerly of the Smithsonian Institute
asking for information regarding the
young lawyer, Herbert Simpson, who
suicided here recently. The dispatch
sent out Of Wichita giving an account
Of the young criminologist's suicide stat
ed that he was the son of the late Will
lam Simpson of the Smithsonian Insti-
tute. The Eagle at the time stated that
he was the son of Count Ravene Of Ber-
lin, Germany, and that his name was
changed to that of Herbert 3. Simpson
by an act Of the legislature of Virginia.
Why he assumed that name or whether
he knew that there was another Herbert
B. Simpson, IS not known. The suicide
formerly lived in Baltimore.
The following is the letter, which ex-
plains itself:
Baltimore, Aug. /, 1900.
''To Sheriff Simmons, Wichita, Kansas.
Dear SRA recent special from
Wichita published in eastern papers gave
an account of the suicide OF Herbert
Simpson, lawyer in your town. It
so happened when the dispatch came
east they COMPOUNDED the deceased with
myself giving me the full benefit of the
suicide and incidentally bringing in my
father, the late William Simpson. for
merly connected with the Smithsonian
Institute director of the Chicago acad-
envy. and a member Of the National
Academy of Sciences.
II am naturally therefore somewhat
interested in finding out something about
the Kansas man Of my name. Can you
tell me OF anyone who knows anything
about him, where he came from, or who
he Is?
II viii appreciate any details or any
assistance you can give me in learning
something about him.
VERY respectfully yours,
u ETTNTpcON
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
EXEMPLlFrEO THE WORK
Harmony Council Have Good limo
NJ Bell Plain.

The degree team OF Harmony Council
went down 20 Belle Plaine Friday and
exempI.fied the initiaJory work before
a large turnout OF FFaternaI Alters. A.
ter the work was given the members Of
Washington Council No. 80. save a
banquet TO the team and visiting mem-
bers from other councils. The team was
in charge q R p. Carleton. captain, and
IS composed of the following members:
Miss Louise Zimmerman. Miss Emma
Langraf. Mrs. Viola Moore. Mrs. Grace
Bussard airs. Myra Robinson. 3Trs.
Claude swerdferEer. Mrs. Jennie Kelch-
ner. Mrs. Anna Romb7l5. n SIS 5 Ed
MOors. VIII Bowers, David Gown, H. J.
Addinstcn. ". r Smith Iryia Bussa7d
Homer Harden ana Otto Weiss. Mrs J.
J. Ossler. pianist
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
INDIANS WILL PLAY BALL
Game Matched with the Commercial
College Team.

On Tuesday. August "A, tribe Of one
hundred Blanket Indians viii hold a pow
WOW and war dance at the fair grounds
in this city. In addition they VIII give
the green corn dance, one Of the most
unique Indian dances. A band OF twen-
" hroncho busters viii accompany the
Indians and viii give an exhibition Of
roping. saddling and busting herd Of
wild ponies. The afternoon program VIII
wind up with a match game OF Bal be-
tween the PGnca Indian team and the
Commercial College nine. The Indians
put up very strong game and the local
club Will DE strengthened by several pro
feSsionsls and q warm game IS promised.
The management is assured that the
street car line 10 the fair ground gate
win be- in operation ghd able 70 handle
all that care 70 ride
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
IT'S NOT SETTLED YET
NOrth Main Can't Get Together on
who Fired the First shot.

The ripple OF excitement on North Main
street caused by the discussion Of who
fred the first shot in the Philippine war
has not as yet subsidized and it IS still
on. The inference drawn from General
Otis official report to the ad5utant gen
erals Office immediately after the en-
gagement is that the FIRST shot was
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05

GeBesee Pure Feed Co. lie Roy. y V:

lgPBeNet UT . you z II EtVN. y :.
Certlemen:-My mamma has been
great coffee drinker and has found 1t
very injurious. Having used several
packases Of your GRAIN-O. the drink
that takes The place Of coffee. she finds
Il much better for herself and for Us
children TO drink She has given Up
coIee drinking entirely. We use pack
Rge- OF Gra.u-O every week. I am ten
years old. Yours respectfully.
FANNIE WILLIAMS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
TTMZDzIazxz6z1azxI

Two thousand yards of Whipcord, worth zoe, will
be sold Monday for 10c.
Five thousand yards of French Ginghams, choice
line of patterns will be offered Monday at SC, Ten
cents would be very low price
Five hundred yards of Mercerized Welts new shade
of ecru, worth Csc everywhere will go Monday at Csc
This is a rare bargain.
We will place on sale Monday 10 pieces of Mercer
lied Saline at the very low price of 24c The regular
price is 35c.
Ten pieces of Point D'Alencon will be offered Mon
day at 10c. It's regular value everywhere is 2Oc
One thousand yards of Silk Warp Plisse at 18c.
This is less than half its value.
Five hundred sample copies of the Designer will be
given free to customers, Monday
Don't forget the coupons Your opportunity to get
fine photo medallion and gilt frame free will last only
"a days more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
LAWN SOCIAL WEDNESDAY
To be Given by Ladies' OF the StJOhn's
Church.

The ladies OF St johns church VII
give q lawn social Wednesday evening.
August S. on the grounds . tire con-
naerc3d club. corner Of First and To-
peka- There VIII he good music and iee
cream and cake VIII b served Psopie
driving who wish 20 Be e15ov the music
VIII be served n the5r carriages Every
one Is invited 70 cone and s7ead 3 pleas
ant evening and patronize the Ia1Ies q
the cha-ch-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-05
Hush. Don't You Hear the Blhy Cry :

The only safe medicine for sour eurd
colo n nursing babies IS C2sca-els Candy
Cathartlc. Make mothers milk mildly
purgative. Druggists. loc. &c. SIC
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Tho Annual Flower Bed.

Give the water plenty of time to
drain out of the soil before the flower
beds are made. 1t should be SO dry
that when thrown from the spade it
will break apart readily. The soil
should be stirred to the depth of at
least one foot; foot and half ID
better. 1t should be thrown up as
loosely as possible, and left exposed to
the air till it is in a condition to
crumble easily before further work Is
done; then some well-rotted manure
should be added and mixed thoroughly
This should leave the soil light and
mellow. The ground should be good
and warm before the seeds are sown.
The design of the beds for Towering
plants should not be too elaborate.
II beds are wanted for producing strik-
ing effects in outline or pattern work.
such foliage plants as Alternanthera
Coleus and Tresines should be used
The beds should not be made so larSa
or wide that they cannot be worked
without tramping over them. 1t v
best not to have too many kinds. il
the space for growing them is small.
After the beds are made, smoothed
over, and the seed Is sown, the soil
should be frmed down. This hf1ngs
the seed in close contact with the soil,
and they are less apt to dry out and
will germinate more quickly. The soil
should be sprinkled at least once
day; II the weather is dry, this should
be done either in the evening or early
in the morning. The plants from which
cut flowers are to be taken should be
set out to one side or in corner of
the flower garden.-W. H. Moore. Kan
sas Agricultural College.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

for the purpose OF ga lag definite IN
formation concerning the effect which
thinning the fruit Of apple trees may
have on the remaining crop and
whether the practice II followed sys-
tematically year after year tends to
secure greater regularity in bearing or
increased yield In succeeding seasons.
The results show that with certain va
rietiss the size and color Of the fruit
is generally improved where thorough
and timely thinning is done and the
percentage OF the higher grades OF
fruit 10 increased, although the total
yield Of marketable fruit II often les
sensd. 1t appears that under certain
circumstances, and especially with GER
taia varieties, the thinning Of apples
In commercial orchards would be prof
liable.
With mature trees which have come
into full bearing and which are prop
eriy fsrtilized, pruned, sprayed and
generally we'll cared for. 1t is doubtful
whether thinning the fruit in any one
season will materially increase the
1SAA AZ ouSSCCdiA6 oCoooho' ~ eASNAo
be borne in mind that young trees
which have not come into full bearing
may be seriously impaired in vigor and
in subsequent fruit production by be-
ing allowed to mature too heavy crops.
1t appears that. with the exception
noted. the principal source of profit
from thinning fruit in orchards which
are well cared for Is to be looked for
chiefly in preventing the breaking OF
overloaded limbs and in the increased
market value of the fruit of the cur
rent season. Thinning, to be most
effective, should be done early in the
seasonal. the time Baldwins and
Greetings are from three-fourths OF
an inch to an inch in diameter. In
New York state 1t should be completed
in June.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Are You Going East?

The Santa Fe Route offers many cheap
excursion rates East:
Chicago and return. $3l.50.
St. Louis and return. $3.50
Missouri river points and return. $500.
Also intermediate points at one fare
23rd, July 18th. Goth and August 4th; limit
October 3lst
Philadelphia and return, June 18th, 18th
and 18th. $3.50. Chicago and ret urn. June
oath and 25th, $3.50. Cincinnati and re-
turn. July 9th, 10th and 11th $3.50. Kan
sas City and return, July End and 3rd.
$500.
We also have others. If contemplating
a trip. do not fail to ask for tickets over
anta Sha h re , Ronte; fui particulars FUR
J. p. HALL, General Agent,
Santa Fe Route" Denver, Colo.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Where Whips Are Not Uesd.

John w. Bookwalter: Speaking of
horses, there is notable law in effect
in most of the large Russian towns
concerning them that deserves special
mention. Among the curious things
that arrest the attention on arriving
in Moscow is the entire absence of
whips among the drivers OF cabs, car
riages, and all sorts of vehicles. On
inquiry was Informed that there was
law prohibiting their use. l don't
believe there is a single whip in use
in Moscow. The excellent condition of
the horses attests the benefit of this
humane law. Nothing can exceed the
beauty of the sleek and well groomed
horses used in the carriages Of Mos
COW.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
i.auIe, Can Wear Shoes,

One size smaller fter using Aliens Foot
Ease, IA powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoeseasy. Cures swollen. hot sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails. corns and
bunions. All dru ygists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy. NY.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Met His Match.

First Citizen-"The census man was
on our block to-day"
Second Citizen-"Was your wife out
of patience with the questions he
asked!"
First CitiZen-"No; she asked him a
few and we heard he had to 90 home
to 20 to bed"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Extremely Low Rates to the East.

EN!FtIi'r1! LOW NHtcH I" tH' EHst'
Via Union Pacific. One fare plus 81 from
Denver. Colorado Springs or Pueblo to
Chicago, St Louis. St. Paul, Minneapo-
lis. Duluth. Omaha. Kansas City, Mem
phis and intermediate points. Dates Of
sale, June 11th 18th. 23d July 18th. goth.
and August 4th. Final limit October 3lst:
Best equipped and quickest trains out of
Denver. See your local agent or address
Geo. Ady, General Agent. Denver.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Cheap Excursions East.

The Burlington will on June 11th and
18th put on sale tickets from Denver to
Chicago, ST. Louis. Peoria and all Mis-
souri, river points at rate of one fare plus
81 for the round trip. Tickets good for
return till October 31st. This rate open
to everybody. G. W. VALLERY,
General Agent.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

what is a storm center. pat" "A
storm center Is that member of a family
who remains as cool as a cucumber while
he makes all the rest raging mad
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

FIRST day OF DR.. klinss Grost Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DR- R. II. KLINE. Ltd. 83l Arch ST. philadelphia, Pa
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

I'VE ought to have a new hose" "Yes;
but those careless folks who lend us their
lawn mower would be sure to borrow 1t
and wear 1t out"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

what kind of woman is Mrs Scrim-
perton?" well, when her little boy
broke out with the measles she wrote to
a monthly magazine for instructions as
to his treatment"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Thinning Apples.

Thinning Apples.
Bulletin 1858, New York Agricultural
Experiment Station: Experiments
have been in progress for four years
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

Keep Your Hair On
by using Coke Dandruff Cure Money r.
funded II it fails. Sl.0O bottle.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

Jack Jones played me a mean trick
just now" what was it?' He called
me up to the place where he was talking
to Prof Borer and then went off and left
me with him."
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

"Oh, l dote on excursions" why, for
tnstance?" well. visitors who come on
we have time to find out that we wish
they hadn't come"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

won't work" THAT'S just like Clar-
ence: he thinks because he won't work
nothing will"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

Attendant-What sirup will you take,
sir? Thirsty Patron-Well. gimme any
flavor, SO 'taint aniline dye.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

send for "Choioe Recipes"
By Walter Baker / Co. Ltd Dorchasta, Me-.
mailed free. Mention this paper.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

PA, our new dog is awful d'ceitful."
How, Tommy" "Why:, when he barks
at people he wags his tail"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TIC
A0RICULTURISTS.
0o0s Up-to-Dats Hints About Cul-
tavstion of ths Soil and Yields
Observation-Disclosures vitieulsuFs and
yl0ricultuFA
Conp.r.sive v.r,s.i.s of Corn.

COmpAfAt1v0 varieties OF Corn.
The Illinois Experiment Station has
bssn conducting some comparative
eests Of corn. The experiments have
osso carried on in the same fsld tor
sorse years. The soil u a deep, rich
soem, a. uniform rs possible, repre-
ssstins very closely the average char
ecter Of soil found over the eorn-grow-
nS section Of the state. The field was
Asoursd every spring with a coating
q well-rotted barnyard manure, care
eseng taken to make this application
- uniform as possible. Most of the
leading varieties OF corn grown in Illi-
noas, together with new varieties ad-
Vertsed by the seedsmen, were tested,
the object being to find out the value
N the new as compared with the
standard varieties, and in this way to
furnish as reliable Information as pos
sable of new varieties. The plat de-
voted to each variety was repeated
Twelve times in different parts OF the
neld. and the following yields are the
averages Of each set of plats.
The preparation of the ground and
Ne seeding during the three years was
about as follows: The land was
Howed with an ordinary three-horse
hrsakin8 plow, about six inches deep,
about the last week of April, and i'm
nediately disked twice with a spading
disk, after which it was narrowed
twice with a common smoothing har-
row. The seed was planted the second
weak In May, and the corn was culti-
vated four times during the season, to
depth Of three inches, small shovel
eultivator being used, this cultivator
having four shovels on each gang The
corn was cut by hand the second week
Of September, each variety being har-
vested by itself. The corn was husked
the second week of October, the weight
OF the corn and stover being deter
mined separately. After the corn haa
become air dry during the winter the
per cent of corn to cob was determined
BY shelling and weighing ten average
ears.
Below are the averages for three
years, 1897, 1898 1899. The figures
represent bushels of unshelled corn GO
pounds to the bushel:
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Good HOusoket

Good Housekeepers
use "Faultless Starch because 1t gives the
best results-at all grocers, 10c.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces In
dammation. allays pain. cures wind collie 25c bottle
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Halls CstArrh Cure

Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-12-28

THE OLD MAIL COACH
rarely a piano. At
night the long,
broad sitting room,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-12-28
I'm the Twentieth Century,

VIII lovely proposing:
VIII as now run the home?
Will o n crochet
VIII the hOuScmHid Il holSenWi
VIII horses exhibited Il $ ties?
Will politics II
4 the rth pole?
! VIII little be provided o essenger boys?
4 viii filed nd ntrouses
WIZ the estmahe Mrs tirundy
\ VIII the college girl "A n
4 VIII unchs stands fol- wonen?
Y VIII church evenings o O the
VIII the wife kiss
Will
VIII squirrels wait
inter-?
win rich noblemen marry poor girls?
arbr
their nests pulled?
VIII the cereals
magnet and uawF
VIII there be law compelling BARRIERS o
And will those
WIN there be
VIII ID collar butt
VIII mind reading of
ties and vilalnies?
WIN the automatic them
' '' '
VIII there be society for the
really
WIN pounds be as in price?
WIN women be compelled to hatten their
chat the
VIII all the
winter stock midsummer II sacrhc
VIII
ny over the impoverished farms
VIII beloved to
political orators bowling for 0
Now canddly, wouldn't be
thinking writers writing doors doing plotting
the next hundred yeaEs2
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-12-28
Greeting the New Century.

The wide discrepancy between the in
dications of various timepleces. which
covers range of perhaps n quarter of
an hour, even in clocks which enjoy
reputation Of being well regulated,
naturally results in a rather ragged be-
ginning of the welcome to the infant
year The early birds have the ad-
vantage in the total amount Of noise
produced, hut their premature efforts
are purely local in effect. The real
symposium Of hubbub does not make
itself heard until at the exact instant
when the last minute of the dying year
has breathed its last Then it rolls
forth in chaotic volume, accompanied
by engine whistles. bells, firecrackers.
yells and every variety of horn toot
that has ever been devised by the in
genulty OF man. II seems TO endure for
many minutes without an apprcciable
break, although there Is an uncon-
hrmed report that individual noise
makers have been known to stop for
breath or TO give their second wind
good lying Start. Chimes which In or
binary times are irresistible in sweet.
ness can scarcely be heard on New
Years morning except by ears close %
RIA }liry or during a lull in the babcl
~ discs all around.