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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
FOUND HIM AT LAST.
BUT IT DIDN'T DO MRS. eooDHEART
VERY MUCH GOOD.
How Major Crofoot. the Grand Pro
moter and General Organizer, Kept
His Wits ABout Him and Got oat
of Paying an Old Debt.


copyright, 1901, by C. b. Lewis
There was an uncertainty about the
s1ep on the stairs. Major Crofoot.
grand promoter and general organizer.
listened intently as he sat In his otiice
and for a minute could not decide
whether it was a bill collector. tie
agent Of the building or the tailor to
whom he owed So He at first decided
to leave the door locked and take no
chances. but as the steps finally re-
solved themselves into those Of a
stranger TO the stairs he unlocked the
door, sat down at his desk and seemed
10 be writing for life as some one turn
ed the knob and entered.
Here, boy. 90 to the bank and ask if
can be accommodated with loan Of
half million for a week." he said
without turning his head
1T is him at last" exclaimed a wom-
ans voice in reply, and the major
wheeled about to find a tall gaunt
woman at his elbow. He recognized
her at once. She was the laundress
who had done up his summer ehirts
and collars until the bill amounted to
$3.50, aud lie had, then changed her
off for one not possessed of merceuary
habits.
And so l have found you at last"
she said as she sat down with a sigh
OF relief Il have been looking for
you ever since the last of August You
remember
Looking for me. my dear Mrs Good
heart" be exclaimed as he gave her a
hearty handshake. why, woman. YOU
had only to call at the nearest bank to
get my address or to write to any Of
the trusts | have organized and set 90
ing since Sept. l. Dear dear. but wo-
men never can understand business!
Are YOU canyassng for subscriptions
10 a book. Lives of the Apostles or
something? + 50. put me down for 10.
20. 30 copies"
Didn't | say so? Didn't tell every
body so:' she triumphantly exclaimed.
when they told me that Major Cro-
foot was a deadbeat and debt shirker,
l contended that there was some mis-
take and that some day you would
make things all right
You did right madam-you did right.
You used to do my laundry. but owing
to case of smallpox in your neighbour
hood | felt obliged to withdraw Was
there a little balance coming to you?
If So
only three and a half" she replied
"Only three and a half. AS / don't
happen to have the change about me
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
Serpent Worship.

1t was probably in the character of a
healer that the serpent was regarded
by the Milesians, since most of the To-
calites of Ireland connected with ira
ditions of these reptiles destroyed by
st. Patrick were esteemed places Of
healing. TO these spots. generally holy
wells, the people of the poor and igno-
rant classes still resort as pious pill
grims taking relief from their infirmi-
ties. They drink of the sacred waters
and circle about the fount on their
knees while repeating their prayers,
and it is a curious fact, as we are in
formed by an old time traveller in Ire
land. that this circling was formerly
done 'groveling on hands and knees or
even lying fiat on the ground and wrig-
Cling like a snake This must ur-
doubtedly have been a relic of the an
Gent rites, though the people had not
the slightest idea of its origin or even
that such a religion had ever existed
on their island.
In the same way they still on Bel
tame eve Bel-tinne, or Bells fire. kindle
bale fires" on the summit of every
hill and send flaming wheels rolling
down their sides. though ignorant that
they are celebrating day consecrated
to Bel, or Baal. by their Ph9nician and
Irish ancestors. who observed it in a
precisely similar manner.-New Lippin-
colt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

or all the great men | have known
Lincoln is the one who has left upon
me the impression of a sterling son of
God. straightforward, unilinching. not
loving the work he lad 10 do. but fac
ing il with bold and true heart mild
whenever he had a chance. stern as
iron when the public veal required II,
following a bee line 10 the goal which
duty set before him. can still feel
the grip Of Ills massive hand and the
searching look OF his kindly eye. / re.
member that when Lord Lyons. who
was bachelor went 10 communicate
the news Of the marriage of the Prince
Of Wales to him officially he took the
queens letter IN his hand and sand.
Wei, Lord Lyons. all can say Is,
Co ana do thou likewise Sir Ed.
ward NIalct's Shifting scenes"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
Awnings In Rig Lots.

'To supply some of the big modern
buildings with awnings" said an avn
ing maker costs rs much as it would
to build n moderate sized house.
Not al Of the great buildings require
awnings Some Of the very largest
have their principal exposure in such a
direction that they are not needed, the
sun not shining on these windows dur
ing the hours the offices are occupied.
And then. 'of course. there are great
buildings That 10 not require awnings
on soI5e sides, but need them on others
or IN courts and SO on.
'lIere, for instance. Is a building with
about 1000 windows. Of which GOO or
thcreabout are supplied with awnings.
Another building | have in mind has
about LOCO windows. | don't know
how many awnings they have there,
but If 1t is supplied in the same proper
ton as the other that would give it
about 1000 awnings. | dare say that.
in fact, you would find in the city sim
gle buildings with more than a thou
sand awnings
You see. just the awnings for some
Of these great modern buildings amount
10 quite an item."-New York Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

You shall be inspector Of ticking at a
salary of $4,000 per year. You buy
either red OF blue striped ticking, as
you think best, and you count the pill
lows as they are stuffed; nice, clean
Job short hours and good pay. And
now let me shake hands and congratu-
late you. Better be ready to go 10
work next week.
But about this bill. major?" she
queried as her face expressed anxiety
and doubt.
yes, be ready about next Tuesday,
and YOU can order a million yards at
the first go off. If you have no dia-
mond rings to wear, I'll see about get
ting you ten or a dozen. 1t won't do
no hurt to put on a little style, you
know
IF l could get this three fifty
and don't talk too much" contin-
ued the major as he rose up and took
her by the arm and gently pulled her
toward the door. Mum Is the word
until we get our patent and open our
factory. As we are both very busy to-
day
Major she called from the outside
of the door
Silence answered her.
about this bill, major?
But the major was finishing the arti-
Giles of Incorporation of the Great Hy-
gienic Pillow company and heard her
not NJ. QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
Sensible Conclusion.

Two doctors once had n disagree
ment-as the best Of doctors sometimes
will have-and lost their tempers.
4 hesitate 70 say just what | think
Of you' angrily exclaimed one Of the
two. for you have not many years to
liyel Consumption has marked you
for a victim"
"Oh, it has. has it? How do you
know"
by the clubbing Of your fingers. 4"
referring to the wasting away Of the
fingers near where they join the hands,
do | need to call your attention to
that?"
Perhaps not" retorted the other.
"But do you know you bear the unmis-
takable indication of an early death
yourselfE"
where sir?"
I'm those hollows at the back of your
neck near the head. where you can't
see them. They denote a fatal lack of
vitality"
In that case rejoined the one who
had spoken first. extending his hand.
I'VE are foolish to quarrel. Let US
prescribe for each other"
They are still alive and apparently
In excellent health.-Youth's Compan-
ion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

AND so HAVE FOUND you AT LAST"
I'll draw you check. Let's see. The
name isis
Martha Hastings"
cot course. Pay to Martha Hastings
or bearer the sum of three and a half.
Why. certainly. That is-um"
Anything wrong. majorT' anxious
" inquired the laundress
No. oh. no. | was just thinking.
Mrs. Hastings. when | was a poor man,
when 1 did not have millions at my
command, you had confidence in Major
Crofoot. You believed i'm his Inherent
integrity In other words. you cast
your bread upon the waters. Am
correctfn
II believed you jumped ont with
out paying me" she replied.
Yes. jumped out-that is. | jumped
from the smallpox. Having east your
bread upon the waters. it should come
back to you. 1t shall come back to
you. tear out this check-so-and
tear il up-so."
But amt you going to pay me. ma
jor?" she asked IN anxious tones.
Fifty times over madam-a thou
sand times over. You have not heard
OF the Great American Hygiene Pill
low company. for am just incorporat-
ing IT, You know what hygiene is, of
courSeY
Its something healthy. amt itf''
VERY healthy. indeed. Hygiene is
health. life, happiness. 10 you happen
To know II goose feathers shorten or
prolong life? Perhaps not. but do. A
goose feather pillow ahridges human
life at least ten years. gives YOU head
ache. earache. neuralgia and all that
To study hygiene we begin mt goose
feathers. In fact. we remove the feath-
ers and provide substitute-that is.
! am going 10 10 il. and that is why
have organized the Great American
Hygiene Pillow company. capital So
Oou.onO"
ia, major but how YOU scare me-
gasped tie woman
Yes" he blandly continued. ~ @
provide 4 substitute in the form 81 cat
tails They grow tn au marShy spots.
Won know, and can be had by the ton
Tor the culliug. l figure tile proat or
each pillow lit - cents. We shall put
Co9pt@o pillows per year ON tile. mar
kct- clean profit Of SGu0Ao.Ufu annual
~. ana W. save thousands 81 lives lee
sides. thiaA sou catch 81. I taiuk
you do
Yes
~weH. sou shan be provided for.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
Requirement. of a Good strole oar.

Requirements of n Good stroke Oar.
During practice good stroke is one
who is regular in his rowing and easy
to follow. He must give the big men
plenty of time to finish the stroke out.
He must keep them swinging steadily,
and in trial over the whole or any
portion of the course he must get ev-
cry possible ounce of work out of them,
so that they are completely rowed out
without having got short or Hurried on
the way. In n race he must know the
capabilities of his crew and must be
able to feel how they are going, when
they want easing off and when they
are capable of higher pressure, while
above all he must have that degree OF
generalship which will enable him TO
decide in a well contested race when
to put the pressure on in order to take
the advantage of station at Il certain
point of the course. when to ease off
if he is holding his opponent at a
slower rate of stroke, how far it is
necessary for him to save himself for
an effort at the end and especially in
a really close contest the exact mo-
ment at which he should make the
''grande artaque. Saturday Review.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
million. Made by Planting Trees.


Any one who takes a vital interest in
the welfare Of bis grandchildren can
insure their being rich by planting
trees on treeless land, which land he
can leave to them In his win. Some
big British fortunes have been prOvid-
ed for in this manner \ predecessor
Of the present Duke Of Athole had a lot
OF land but it was not especially valu-
able-in fact. he was land poor"
lie determined that his descendants
should fare better aud So began plant
Ing trees. In the course Of his lifetime
he planted 1905, TO larch trees alone,
covering an area of 1921 acres. His
last plantation covered 800 acres.
which in the ordinary way becomes n
forest Of mature timber 40 years after
planting Trimmed down to about $50
trees an acre. each tree Will contain at
least 80 cubic feet Of timber. which. at
- cents a foot, gives a sum Of $4,37J
an acre, a total for the value Of the
timber on tho last plantation alone Of
S34 100000.
The whole initial outlay for this plan
tation which has so increased the
wealth of the ancient house Of Athole
is said to have been only about $1,000
for the Seeding trees and the cost Of
the labor Of planting them. The main
tenance Of the wood was paid for out
Of the profits arising from the sale OF
young wood when thinning the planta.
tons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
Hoods J0rSdpdriiid
VIII do you good. Begin to take it today
The Indian and the Northwest.

A handsomely illustrated book just
issued by the Chicago and Northwest
ern railroad, bound in cloth and con-
tanning 115 pages of interesting his
torical data, relating to the settle
ment of the great Northwest, with
fine half-tone engravings of BLACK
Hawk, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud and
other noted chiefs; Clusters battle
ground and ten colored map plates
showing location of the various tribes
dating back to 1900. A careful review
of the book impresses one that it Is a
valued contribution to the history of
these early pioneers, and a copy should
be in every library. Price so cents
per copy. Mailed postage prepaid
upon receipt of this amount by w. B.
Kniskern, p Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
Ill. IT'S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

The mine mule knows a thing or two
quite as well as does the army mule
In one Of the mines in the Pittsburg
district the ever patient mule proved
himself possessed Of an almost human
sense of coming danger. One morning
when the full shift was at work there
occurred an unusual thing. The air
currents had seemed defective, and
there was i restless feeling among the
miners, something like the uneasiness
of live stock before a storm. \ few
days previous a chamber had been
closed on account of gas. and the men
We're instinctively thinking of what
that might mean. Suddenly there was
a clatter Of hoofs. and a mule appear
ed. Its long ears We're quivering, and
its intelligent eyes were full of terror.
1t gave shrill bray and then was
gone down the entry, broken traces fly
ing after it. The men looked at one
another, and then the feverishnesS Of
the air moved them with one impulse.
Dropping picks, they fled precipitately,
making a headlong dash through the
labyrinth for the open air. With scared
faces other miners joined them, and
while they were wondering what it
all meant a dull, deep explosion went
rumbling through the hollow back of
them, followed by wave upon wave of
noxious vapors. Then they understood.
When the bodies of the few poor meu
who had been hopelessly entrapped
were recovered. another was tenderly
carried out with theirs-that of the lit
tie gray mule that sounded the warn
ing.-Leslie's Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

A savings bank account Is a great in
centive 10 thrift in children. Ii one IS
begun for the baby. even with q very
small sum- and added through child
hood and youth with a certain proper
ton Of the money that otherwi se would
be spent carelcSSly and thoushtlessly by
the child there VIII he 4 very reSpecta-
bic amount On tile credit side 81 the
ledger when tie depositor IS Is years
cd Tie habit ~ self denial IS uot tile
least Of the substantial benefits that
follow wise economy of mopey.-EN-
change
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
Roses and Turks.

"Tt would give a genuine and re!i-
cious Turk a fit IL he saw how little
appreciation Americans show for the
rose and what little reverence they
have for II" spoke florist as he wrap
ped the foil about the stems Of a bou-
tonniere.
THE rose IS beyond question the pref
test flower that blooms. and il was 50
considered by the Turks many years
before the conquest Of Granada. There
is a religious legend generally believed
in throughout Turkey that the red rose
sprang from a drop Of the great proph-
ct Mohammed's blood. Everything
beautiful in nature Is ascribed to him.
The Turks, therefore, have great rev
erence for the flower and allow IL to
bloom and die untouched, except on
state occasions and for the purpose Of
making rosewater.
After the conquest by the Turks
they would not worship in any church
until the walls were cleansed and wash
cd with rosewater and thus purified ~
the blood Of the prophet II Is used on
the body for the same purpose A Turk
whose conscience is stung by some act
or deed he has committed will caress
and pay reverence to the rose to APP
pease the wrath Of the prophet and
Allah.
with these ideas inculcated in him
from youth it would shock him severe
~ to see the pretty flower strewn In
The path Of bridal couple, thrown on
the public stage or banked up In hun
dreds at swell reception or party 10
De crushed and spoiled in an evening"
Exchange.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
What She CnnId Do.

Mrs. Brown thought that she
had solved the great servant question
when she employed a bright young
Norwegian girl. In attempting to ac-
quaint the girl with her new duties,
however, she was surprised at her
ignorance. Finally in despair she ask
ed
What can you doT'
The face of the new found treasure
Frightened, and she replied:
Il can milk reindeer"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
Observing the Prophecies.

Mrs. Wilton-I don't see much differ
ence in your friend Barnes since he
joined the church.
Mr.. Wilton-Oh. but there's a great
difference When he goes fishing on
Sundays now, he goes around to the
back door when he comes home with
his string Of fish.-Boston Transcript
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
As Considered by Her Friends.

''They say she threw herself at her
husbands head"
MY goodness! She must have been
a good deal thinner than she is now, or
the poor fellow never would have
known what struck him" - Chicago
Record Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
STRAWBERRY Ice Cream from
fresh ripe strawberries at Lathrop's.
Don't Accept a Substitute |!

When you ask for Cascarets be
sure you get the genuine Cascarets
Candy Catharticl Don't accept
fraudulent substitutes, limitations or
counterfeits! Genuine tablets stamp
ed c. c. C. Neve- sold in bulk.
All druggists, Ioc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

Mrs. De Cable of all mean selfish,
inconsiderate people l think that Mrs.
De Blank is the meanest
Mr., De G.-What has she done now?
Mrs. De Gabb-She was the only res
ident of this neighborhood who had a
telephone in the house. and she's had it
taken out.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
IIusfrnting &c snhiect

No. You can't see Mr. Blarkblaui
this morning during Office hours"
But he's q publ.c official. isn't hee''
'Nes. and he's engaged In the pubAc
service"
May I ask what he's doineF"
Hes writing 2 magazine article on
How Can Ne Improve the 0Hceh5ld-
er's NeSlectful Treatment 1T tie Tub
les' @-CleYe Gland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
supply Too Limited.

II heard YOU had COW for sale. >
began the amateur. and as I'm think
ing of buying one r.
WAL" interrupted the professions
al farmer, 'thar's tibet Jarsey. Thar's
one good pint in her thet''
"Oh, gracious. That would never
do. I'd need a quart at least. '-Phila-
delphia Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

It is impossible for one who never
goes wrong nor makes n mistake nor
commits blunder 10 know just how to
be sorry for an erring one We must
stumble ourselves before we can really
Judge Of the hardships of rough road
and the frailty Of weary feet True
character is first tender, then hopeful
aud afterward reformatory. + Elk
change.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
They Work While You Sleep.

While your mind and body rest Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic repair your
digestion, your liver, your bowels,
put them in perfect order. Genuine
tablets stamped c. c. c. Never sold
in bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
An Insult.

Hungry Hank-Id like t have holt
nicaShun.
Layaround Lucas-Wot is It?
Hungry Hank = An inducement Z
take de antyfat cure.-Ohio State Jour
nal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
not

visitor-How do you like keeping stu
dent boarders?
Miss Prints real nice. They're
so kind. Why. even when the mutton
was underdone the other day they
cheered me. Their merry Raw. raw.
raw was so helpful.-Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30
Six Million Boxes a Year.

In 1895, none; in 1900, 6,ooo,ooo
boxes; that's Cascarets Candy ca
thartic's jump into popularity. Tx
people have cast their verdict. Be- Isl
medicine for the bowels in the world
All druggists, 1oc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

Go TO Burns for shirts. overalls
aud jackets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

GARDEN SEES packages fbr 5
cents at Burns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-05-30

lOFtOT IlCrCe )
Pleasant Pellets
cure hlhousneSs
hey stimulate
( Ike slug Ul- d
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-02-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

January % No 7e06-Emma NJ. Ma
kuina and husband to Oahu Railway &
Land Co.; interest in ap. l, kul. 3777,
ap. /, kul. 1881, Paumalu, Koolauloa,
Oahu. Consideration 81.
No. 7606A-Oahu Railway & Land Co.
to Emma NJ Nakuina; lot T. block A.,
Pearl City, Eva, Oahu. Consideration
81
No. 7607-M. X. Nakuina and wife to
kuls, 3SOS and $3.50, Paumalu, Koolau-
loa, Oahu. Consideration 81.
No. 7607A Oahu Railway q Land
Co. to Moses K Nakuina; lot ., block
A, Pearl City, Eva, Oahu. Considera-
ton 81.
No. 76OS-S. Andrews to oahu Rail-
way & Land Co.; portions kul. 5565.
ap. /, kul. 97o9, Kahanalki and Ma
kua, Waianae, Oahu. Consideration
$40.
No. 76O9-S. X. Kane and wife ct al.
to Union Express Co.; portion r. F..
5589( kul 1904, Kewalo, Honolulu Ca
hu. Consideration $4,000
January rs. No. 761S-M. g. Men
donca and wife to Jose dos Santos;
piece land, Kaupakuiua, Hamakualoa,
Maui. Consideration $500; mortgage
$780,
No. 7619-C. Winam to N Kaha; lots
6. z, s, 9, 20, q, % and %. block Z, ka-
pahulu, Honolulu, Oahu. Considera-
ton $3.50,
No. 7622-Kaona Noa TO Jno. A.
Scott; ap. 3. r. P. 1870 (one-nalf inter-
est, Wainaku, Hilo, Hawaii Consider
alton $500.
No. 7623-Jno. A. Scott and wife to
hilo Sugar Co.; ap. of r. P. 4670
tone-half INTEREST,", Wainaku, Hilo. Ha-
wall. Consideration $500.