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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
CUPID PLAYS QUEER FRANKS.
Love Affairs OF Famous People Furnish
PHEASANT Heading To-day.

Love Affairs of Famous People Furnish
Pleasant Reading To-day.
Although many men and women OF
celebrity have been unfortunate in af-
fairs of the heart, the great majority
had different stories to tell. Many wo-
men deserve, but few women receive.
such an l. o. u. as that which Hood
gave his wife. Il never was anything,
dearest, until | knew you, and | have
been better. happier and more pros
porous man ever since. Lay the truth
in lavender, sweetest, and remind me
of it when / fail" General Gordon
said he never married because he new
er found woman prepared to accom-
pany him to the ends of the earth
Such a woman Sir Henry Lawrence did
find. She went with him into nearly
every place in India where his work
brought him, however dangerous or
difficult On August %, 1920, Oliver
Cromwell married Elizabeth Boucher,
daughter of knight and wealthy Lon
don merchant Mrs. Cromwell may
husband never ceased to love her, and
thirty years after their marriage
he wrote to her 1.-THE day after Dun
BARI: Truly, if love you not too well,
| think / err not on the other hand too
much. Thou art dearer to me than
any creature; let that suffice" For
forty-three years the great lawyer and
agitator, Daniel OConnell. poured out
his heart to his wife like a schoolboy
In love for the first time. His first
thoughts were always of her; and nei-
Their the lapse of years nor the tre-
mendous pressure of his professional
and political engagements seems ever
to have prevented his writing regular
ly to her-letters which in later years
he used to call the love letters of your
old husband" 1t is pleasant TO find
harmony in the house of a great musi-
cal composer as well as in his compost
tons There was no discordant note
in the matrimonial duet which Mozart
and his wife played together. For
years she was an invalid, and he used
to write by her bedside while she slept
When Re went out in the morning for
ride he would steal softly into her
room and leave tender note to greet
her waking. Here is one OF them: Il
wish you good morning. my dear little
wife. | hope you have slept well. and
that nothing has disturbed your re-
pose. Be careful not to take cold, not
to rise too quickly, not TO stoop, not to
reach for anything. not to be angry
with the servant. Take care also not
TO fall upon the threshold in passing
from one room to another. Keep all
domestic troubles till ! come, which
will be SOON"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
BEAUTIFUL SHOULDERS.
Take Care That the Child Doe. No

Take Care That the Child Doe. No
StOOp.
A common form of neglect is the
shoulders, which are allowed in child
hood to grow lop-sided, and take an
ungraceful stoOp, says the Syracuse
Herald. Often they are crowded by
so ill-f1tting cOrsets that they seriously
displace the collar-bone. Instead of
such malformation they should be
level, large, erect, insensibly descend
ing and well-poised, making the waist
appear round and small Massage and
oil Will do much to tone up the neg
lected shoulders, and the skin can be
whitened and made beautifully firm
by this paste, which is of Spanish orr
gin: Beat the whites of four eggs in
rose water, adding few grains of
alum. Beat until the paste is thick.
spread the composition on a LAYER of
old linen and apply to the neck and
shoulders at night. French ladies are
SO expressive with their shoulders
that they give them every advantage.
as their "shrug" is part of French
conversation. An authority on this
subject says: "A difficult habit to
break is that easy, lazy manner of sag
ging down when sitting, which, in adj
dition to sleeping on high pillows,
makes so many round shoulders and
sunken chests. People should always
watch themselves, and when they dis
cover the fault straighten up; but it
is so easy to settle down in this way
after years of indulgence in the habit
that many get discouraged and prefer
to grow crooked. Let me warn YOU.
ladies, to be eternally vigilant in ac-
curing a good sitting posture. The
joints you possess were given you to
bend with, and it is almost a crime to
sag down as if you had no lungs or
other vital organs. Hold in the back
bone, throw the chest out, bend from
the hips only, and so contribute to
the perfection of your figure, your
beauty and your health"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Mar Muller.

q Prof. Max Muller, the great author
ity on Indian languages and litera-
lures, says that his interest in Brit
aims great eastern empire was first
excited when he was a boy not 10
years OF age. On the outside of one OF
his copybooks at school was very
rough picture OF Benares, with crowds
OF men, women and children, who
were on their way to battle in the sa-
cred waters of the Gauges. Max Null
er knew nothing at that time about
India, save that the people were
black, that they burned their widows,
and that in order to get into paradise
they had first to be mangled under the
car OF Juggernaut." But the picture of
Benares in the old copybook, having
taken his fancy, set him dreaming, and
IN later life he gave up his time to the
study OF the country which had inter
ested him as a little boy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
GOOD KING MENELIK.
NEW POWER IN AFFAIRS OF
AFRICA.
The Emperor of Abyssinia May Try to
Seize Khartoum-Said to BE Acting
at the Behest of the French aud
Russ.aDs.

The cable stories that the Abyssini-
ans, encouraged by Russia and France
are going to take advantage of the
Transvaal war to descend on Britain's
possession in the Soudan, has caused
a great deal of interest TO be conferred
on that kingdom. 1t is a unique coun-
try with unique ruler.
Menelik, the emperor. believes him
self to be the direct descendant OF
Solomon, by the Queen of Sheba, alleg-
ed in Abyssinian traditions to have
come from the land then known as
Ethiopia, name still applied to it by
its inhabitants. The name Abyssinia
is an appellation bestowed by the
Arabs. 1t means mixture" referring
to the mixed character Of the inhabi-
tants of that great country.
There is no exact limit to the vast
domain loosely called Abyssinia. Ly-
ing between deg. 30 min. and Is deg.
40 min. north latitude, forming the ex-
IRENE eastern portion III Central Az
Iica, it Is the most delightful of coun-
lliNo, iNo HAOHiAAASJ -
the equator, for it's mountains and
tablelands-lying 5000 or 5000 feet
above the sea level-afford all possible
varieties of climate and products.
Menelik, "Negusa Negust" ("King OF
Kngs") is absolute monarch of all the
wide domain with its 100000 or
5000, 900 inhabitants. 1t is divided into
three large provinces-Tigre on the
north, Amhara on the south and Shea
on the southeast Ethiopic is the Ian
guage OF the first Am-harie is spoken
in the two other provinces.
The inscription of Egypt point to the
Importance Of Ethiopia in ancient
times, and 1t is known that there was
constant communication and often
warfare between Egypt and Ethiopia.
Up to a few years ago, however, little
was thought, and less was known OF
the country and its inhabitants. The
Ethiopian was thought of merely az
one of the numerous savage African
peoples. But he is not even a negro
He bears no resemblance to the other
IHIdDlldulS Vi lllG GdI N 1OAIAhNAll, AZ
fact, many Of the inhabitants of Abys-
sinia are OF the Caucasian race, Of
dark olive tint approaching more
nearly to the Bedouin than to any
other people in appearance.
More than this, the Abyssinians are
a Christian people, and have been
since the fourth century, when Bishop
Athanasius of Alexandria, he who
wrote the famous Athanasian Greed,
sent missionaries to them. They are
independent Christians, however, like
no other creed on earth. They prac-
tice much of the Old Testament code,
observing the rite of circumcision, the
distinctions between animals called
clean and unclean in the Pentateuch,
and enforce the law AN eye for an
eye with literalness never practiced
in Palestine. But they do not forget
the Golden Rule, which is obsey ged
with directness and simplicity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
AFTER THAT
They Went Around Him Like He Was
swamp.


swamp.
New York Tribune: II heard a can
ital story last night" said George
Cabel Of st. Louis at the Hoffman
House. Years ago In a western from
tier town traveller, footsore and
weary, arrived one afternoon, and
made his way down the one street OF
the burg. He was suddenly startled
by the sounds of shots, and looking up
discovered four men shooting at one
another. The men were standing at
the four corners of an imaginary
square, and each shooting at the man
catacorner to him. Being in what he
supposed safe position he paused to
watch the outcome of the fray. when
a bullet, going wide of its intended
mark, cut by his ear. That reused his
wrath. and drawing his pistol he drop
ped the man in his tracks who had
all but dropped him. Another bullet
flying wide from its mark, but near
TO the stranger, caused him to lay out
one OF the other pair, and the two re-
naming men sought safety in flight.
In that particular town duels had been
previously comparatively harmless
amusement, owing to the poor marks
manship of the contestants, but the
man who could shoot had arrived, and
the inhabitants, although they turned
out to greet him in a body and grant
him the freedom of the city, did so in
manifest awe and trepidation. When
ever he told the story afterward he
used to wind it up impressively by
saying: And, boys. in that town after
that they went around me as if | had
been swamp"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
RICHEST CONGRESSMAN.

Congressman William Cornell is re-
puted to be the wealthiest member OF
the present national house of repre-
sentatives, but what he is worth can
not be exactly computed in dollars and
cents. on account of the nature OF his
investments, which are somewhat fiuc-
tuating in character. Mr.. Connells
success in life has been achieved by in
dustrious habits associated with prin-
ciples of strict business integrity. and
young Americans may imbibe fresh in
spiration from his wholesome and
salutary example. More than fifty
years ago Mr.. Connell began life by
driving a mule in the coal mines OF
Pennsylvania at seventyfive cents a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
'INcURABLE" HEART DISEASE
And Dropsy Soon Cured.

Two dollars and half worth of
Personal Treatment and a thousand
references to, and remarkable testi.
mopals from Bishops, Clergymen,
Bankers, ETC., or their wives, will be
sent free on request. These include
many who have been cured after from
five to fifteen physicians had pro-
nounced them "incurable." Among
them are II. A. Grace, 504 Mountain
St., Elgln, H.; Mrs. Sophia Snowberg,
No. 2S2 2lst Ave, Minneapolis, Mimi;
Mrs. A. P. Colburn, Blessing Ia; Mrs.
NJ. B. Morelan, Rogers, Ohio, and the
presidents OF two medical colleges,
etc. Send at once for Free Treatment
10 The DR.. Miles Medical Association,
201-209 State St., Chicago. Book free.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
MENELIK.
(The Ruler of Abyssinia.)

nv ANuiNi VI Any ooiiAAh'J
If priest was married before he en-
tered the priesthood, he may still re-
tain his wife, but II not married, he
cannot marry after becoming a priest
There are numerous churches, but no
images in them. Great reverence is
paid to the saints, especially SIS.
George and Michael. The walls of the
churches are covered with frescoes,
where may be seen the Crucifixion
with Jesus on the Cross, the two
thieves on either side, the Roman sol
der extending the sponge soaked in
vinegar, and Mary weeping at the foot
OF the cross. Anachronisms do not
embarrass their mural decorations for
In a picture of the Israelites crossing
the Red Sea the soldiers of Pharoah
are armed with guns. Nor are they
always true to the traditional interpre-
tation of the Bible, for Eve tempts
Adam with banana instead of an
apple. The artist probably never saw
an apple. The churches are rude build
ings, circular in shape, with three di-
Visions III lDPU1--du outer one LOT the
people. an inner one for the priests
and the inmost central part for the
holy of holies, like the temple at Jeru-
salem. In fact, Menelik shows great
consideration for a tribe of Jews in
Abyssina. the Falashas, and prides
himself upon his descent from the wis
est of sovereigns through Menelik /.
Hence he calls himself Menelik ii.
The life and customs of the Abyssiui-
ans are simple TO primitiveness, yet
they are an intelligent people, capable
of high civilization. The army of
Menelik numbers some 100000, a for
midable force, trained as they are and
supplied with modern weapons. The
Italians had a little experience with
them which they will remember for
many years TO come, for the troops Of
Menelik go into battle 10 fight with
rifles If they can. with sabre and shield
when they have a chance. In their
last battle with the Italians. who num-
bered u 900. but one thousand escaped.
Some 5000 were taken prisoners and
the rest were killed outright They
understand the value of discipline. but
they couple with the order of modern
troops the fierceness of the savage.
and will rush to KILL though wounded
to the death themselves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
HAVE ODD RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.
Living Openly as Mohammedans, the
sabbateans DO Not Believe the Faith

Living Openly as MOham med8ns, the
sabbsteans DO Not Believe the Faith.
From the Pail Mall Gazette: Surely
one of the Oldest religions in the world
is that of the Sabbateans of Salonica,
OF whom M. Damon has lately made a
special study. The sect takes it's name
from one Sabbath Cevi, Smyrniote
Hebrew, who flourished in the middle
OF the seventeenth century, and so
muddled himself by constant study of
the Cabala that he gave himself out
for the Messiah. Thanks to some bo-
gus miracles, thousands of Hebrews
fiocked to his standard and a serious
revolt was on the point of breaking out
when the pasha of the district captured
him and offered him the choice of ac-
cepting Islam or being incontinently
shot. The story is that he chose the
former alternative, and that his fol-
lowers, disguised by his apostasy aban-
doned their belief in his messiahship,
and returned to their former faith. nj.
Danon's researches, however, show that
the sect Is not so extinct as has been
thought. He had much difficulty in
getting the information and it was
only the lucky accident of one of the
faithful sending his waistcoat to be
mended, without remembering that
sort of prayerbook was stitched in the
back. that threw any real light in his
way. AS it was, the tailor had just
time to show the document to a friend,
who took copy. now in M. Danon's
possession. From this it seems that
the Deunmeh Tor converted), as they
are called by the Turks, still worship
the God of Abraham under his cabalis-
tic name of the Infinite and acknowl-
edge as their Lord and King Sab
batai Cevi, whom they call 1.-The true
Messiah and their Redeemer." They
are not to take false oaths in the name
or God or his Messiah, are not to muir
der, even though they hate anyone,
to bear false witness nor to covet
other peoples goods. But they are to
keep their faith profound secret and
to live like Mussulmans, keeping the
Moslem fasts and observing all their
ceremonies without any scruple until
the day when they are to take ven
geance for Israel" after which they
will become angels. The mixture OF
gross and lifelong hypocrisy with the
practice of real virtues-it is especially
said that there are no poor among
them, every member of the commun-
ity being willing to help at any time
any of the others-is very typical of
these apocalyptic sects. And in this
faith more than 1000 families of Sa-
lonica believe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Long Distance hiding.

New York Tribune: AS is natural,
many stories are aaoat at this time, "
said George Lamborn. of London, who
has lived at Pretoria for several years,
ito account for the extraordinary man
ner in which the British have been
outfanked and overcome by the Beers.
have repeatedly seen statements that
this was partly on account of the SUI
perior stamina and endurance of the
horses which the Beers rode, which
could cover so to 100 miles day and
keep it up for several days. That is
all tommy rot; the Boer horse is a
good animal. but he is OF flesh and
bone. and not of steel and iron. as such
endurance as that would imply. The
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
REV. JOHN G. PATTON.

lingly interesting as anything which
can be found in the worlds romance
Dr. Patton is now spending several
weeks in the United States. where he
is raising money with which to prose-
cute his work in the New Hebrides
Recently he passed through Atlanta
where he delivered addresses which
are pleasantly remembered by those
who were fortunate enough to hear
him. DR.. Patton first went &c the New
Hebrides in 1S4S. On account of his
influence over the cannibals in that
quarter he acquired in time the compli-
mentary designation of king, and to-
day the New Hebrides are completely
under the domination of the gospel.
DR.. Patton is now seventy-two years of
age. In personal appearance he is I'M
usually handsome for one of his years,
wearing long white hair and beard
which give him the typical appearance
of one Of the old patrifrchs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Catarrh Cannot lie Cnrad

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease Catarrh Is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure II you must take internal remedies Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure Is not quack medicine
II was prescribed by one OF the best physicians
In this country for years, and Is "a regular pre-
scription. II is composed OF the best tones
known, combined with the best blood purifiers
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
T. j. CHENEY & co. Props Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price 15c.
Han S Family Pills are the best
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Atmospheric Waves.

The atmospheric ocean surrounding
the earth Is frequently disturbed by
gigantic waves, which are invisible
except when they carry parts Of the
air charged with moisture up into a
colder atmospheric stratum, where
sudden condensation occurs. In this
manner long, parallel lines of clouds
sometimes make their appearance at
a great height, marking the crests of a
ripple OF air waves running miles
above our heads.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
CONGRESSMAN VIM. CONNELL.

day. At the present time he is the
owner of the mine in which he COM
menced work as boy, and is said TO
be the largest individual coal operator
in the United States. K2 has spent his
whole life in the mining Of coal and
100000. He has the reputation also of
being a considerate and kindly en-
ployer, and of always being willing to
help those who are deserving of assist
ance. Mr.. Cornell, who is now seven
ty-two years DID, was elected to the
fifty-iifth congress on the Republican
ticket.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22

greatest record ride in the Transvaai
was the one, made by Schmidt at the
time of the Jameson raid, who, in a
single night. rode from Pretoria to
point near Krugerdorp, on the Mafe-
king border, and return. The distance
was about 80 miles, and he covered 1t
on the same horse, although in SO do
ing he killed the animal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
when You Have a Cough.

Now that the season Of colds and
coughs Is on the advice Of a medical
slant coughing is like scratching a
wound; so long as it is continued the
wound will not heal Let a person
when attempting to cough take long
breath until it warns and soothes
every air cell The benefit will soon be
felt and the control of the cough be
much easier the second time. --Phila-
delphia Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
The Land of Bread and Butter.

Is the title OF a new illustrated pamph-
let just issued by the Chicago, Mil
waukee & 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. H. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Puta Them to SIeeD.

The wound inflicted by Mauser
bullet, the missile mostly used by
Beers, is quite circular and much
smaller than the end of a lead pencil.
When man is hit by one of these
bullets he feels no pain or shock. But
a stupid sensation and strange sing
ing in the ears are felt, which render
the majority of soldiers unconscious.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Il Stroke of DiDlomaev.

Stranger-Isn't that the "home for
Women over there. Citizen-That S
what it was formerly called, but it's
known as the "Old Ladies' Home
now. Stranger-Why did they change
the name? Citizen-It was becoming
too crowded-Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Mnrderon. Natinns

Italy takes the lead with an average
annual crop of murders of 2,47O, ra-
ito per 10000 deaths of 29.4 Spain fol-
lows, with ratio of 23S and 1900
murders; the United States, ratio OF
21.5, and 2,100 murders; Austria, ra-
ito S.S and 600 murders; France, ratio
of so and 662 murders; England. ratio
of IL and 377 murders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22

The American Kitchen Magazine
treats of variety of topics connected
with Domestic Science more or less re-
motely. The silk industry in America
is the subject of one article, Home
Science in Japan, of another, customs
Of New Zealand of another. The cook
ing department is ably edited by Mrs.
Lincoln.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Florida and Cuba.

Write ]. c. Tucker. G. N. Agent Big
Four Route, pa Clark ST., Chicago, Ill.,.
for full information as to low rate ex-
cursion tickets to all winter resorts in
the Southeast, via Cincinnati, Louis
vile, Asheyille, Atlanta, Jacksonville
and east and west coasts of Florida, as
may be desired.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22

The Saturday Evening Post has COM
menced the publication of a serial by
the humorst Jerome X. Jerome. Paul
Dunbar contributes. to the issue of
Jan. 6, one of his pathetic tales of the
negroes. The weekly keeps up its
pithy brief articles and paragraphs
about leading men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22

"Will you give me a kiss, Johnny?"
asked spinster of 5-year-old. No
indeed" replied Johnny. why not?"
she asked Cause # did the next
thing You would be asking me to mar
rY YOU" was the unexpected reply.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
The Worst Xax.

Stranger-The cars don't run very
regularly on this line, do they? Native
Not very. Are you in a hurry?
Stranger-Yes, l am. l want to get
down to the ferry the worst way. Ma
two! you do? Well, this is the way
you want to go.-Philadelphia Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Wisconsin Central RaIIwav.

Trains now leave Chicago from Cen
tral Station, Park row and Twelfth
street. lake front. for st. Paul, Min
neapolis, Ashland, Duluth and the
northwest. Nearest ticket agent can
give you further information. James
c. Pond, G. P. A, Milwaukee, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-22
Quaint Old Custom.

At Christmas parties in the last CEN
fury Twelfth Night cards representing
ministers, maids of honor and other at
tendants of court were dealt out, and
the characters had to be sustained un-
til midnight.