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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18
Christmas Close at Hand.

How many people realize that
they have but six days in which
to do their Christmas shopping.
The majority Of people still think
of Christmas as in the indefinite fu-
ture and have scarcely given the
gift question a thought. There are
some, however, who realize that the
time is short and is steadily becom-
ing shorter. There are enough of
these wise people SO that the stores
have become unusual centers of
activity and the holiday trade is
now on in earnest.
Christmas shoppers have their
hands full both literally and figura-
lively speaking. A person without
a package of some sort is rarity on
the streets just now, and by the
thoughtfulness depicted on their
countenances, it is easy to imagine
that their minds are busy in the en-
deavor to fix on the right article for
the right person. In fact thati the
problem of the hour, and the mer-
chants are trying to assist the shop
pers how to solve it.
Of course in holiday shopping as
in the breakfast hunt of the hardy
sparrow, the early visitor catches
the first choice Of gifts. To be sure
there is plenty for all, but tastes diff
fer in proportion as the rarity of the
article increases or diminishes.
There need beno particular hurry it
your decision has become settled on
handkerchiefs or gloves, but if you
want many other articles such as
are displayed for gifts it may be
we'll to initiate the birds and be
early on the scene. Furs, furni-
ture, coats and clothing make use
full presents and a great variety of
the same are on sale at the princi-
pal stores.
The jewelry stores are places at
this season where hundreds go and
it is plain that there has been special
pains taken to secure a large stock
of everything in this line including
the latest novelties in gold and sill
yer. There is surfeiting array of
beautiful things of value in proper
ton. High in favor with the people,
too, at this season are the book
stores and there is nothing more
suitable for an inexpensive gift than
a choice book. In special feminine
wear the dry goods stores vie with
each other in gorgeous and huge
displays. The same word is spoken
by all the proprietors in varying de-
grees of positiveness, but all agree
ing on the same point-that never
before in the history of the city has
there been such hugh stocks OF
goods laid in for Christmas
Above all, however, Christmas is
essentially children's day and toys
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18
MAILING CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Instructions from the POstOffice People
Relative to Sending Away Presents.

With the approach of the holiday
season the postoffice officials are be-
ginning to prepare for the regular
rush of Christmas gifts through the
mails. Therefore it might be well to
say that if the matter were sent in
accordance with the rules of the de-
partment half the trouble would be
spared the officials and also the
senderS.
In the first place, don't put off your
mailing until the 25th but take into
consideration theChristmas rush and
consequent delay and get your mat
ter mailed in time. When your par
eel is valuable, have Unregistered and
thus insure yourself against it's loss.
1t will cost you cents, and you are
then sure of it's delivery.
The sender should always place
his name and address upon a package
or letter, as this will insure it's return
to you IN case it goes astray. Re-
member, also, that yours is not the
only package, SO do up your parcels
well, SO they will not be injured in
transit.
Written matter is carried at rate
of 2 cents an ounce, and this also in
cludes matter which is only partly
written or sealed to inspection.
Newspapers and other periodicals,
when mailed by the publisher go as
second class matter
Postage on third class matter is
levied at a rate of 1 cent for each
two ounces or fraction thereof. This
includes books, circular, cards, photo
graphs. Every such parcel should
be labeled to denote it's contents,
but no other written matter will be
allowed inside or out, as it then will
become liable to letter postage of 2
cents an ounce.
Merchandise must be sent as fourth
class matter, at postage rate OF l
cent an ounce or fraction thereof.
No package Of third or fourth class
matter will be carried weighing over
four pounds This must also be
SO as to allow inspection, as other
wise they will be treated as first class
matter and charged cents an ounce.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18

of all kinds and prices are displayed
in abundance, samples of the things
with which Santa Claus will fill the
stockings on Christmas eve. After
all's said and done. it is for children
that Christmas was made a day Of
gift-giving and joy and they are en-
titled to first consideration.
The near approach Of Christmas
should sound a noUe of warning to
all people. Do not think that by
waiting until the last day or night
before Christmas that you can run
out and get all you need in the gift
line. 1t is sad thing to tell, but
nevertheless a great truth, that
everybody does the same thing or
nearly everybody. There is always
something forgotten, always one
last present to find, but by starting
early and buying something every
day from now to Christmas the dan
ger of forgetfulness is lessened and
that is something devotedly to be
wished.
You may forget your very dearest
friend; he or she will forgive upon
explanation, but woe to you if you
forget the children, the cook, the
housemaid or mother-in-law. There
lies the abyss of everlasting condem-
nation and sneers. Initiate the
bird that gets upin the morning and
do your shopping early.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Leather is a prominent feature in
the house furnishing of today.
G. w of Sargent, Mo-, has possibly
the shortest surname on record.
The Nile is the only river in the
world that flows for 1900 miles with
out a tributary.
Grim Jiggs is a politician who has
recently come to the front in the pub
lie affairs of Texas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18

Jos. Harnett of Ellenboro was
one of our good subscribers Who
frightened us up yesterday.
-GOtfried Bruni, a competent
cheesemaker who has been employ
ed near Montfort the past season,
greeted old acquaintance here Sat-
urday.
Patrons of the rural mail routes
will bear in mind that they are
obliged to remove snow from around
their boxes for convenience of the
carriers, or the latter are not under
obligations to deposit mail.
Peter Stoffel and his son may
VIII feel pl oud of the product OF
their feeding pen in the choice, fat
steer they have sold to the firm Of
Alt & Son. The animal is two
years old today and is a full blood
ShOrthorn. He was selected year
ago from a herd of rounded young
sters for this purpose and a glance
at him Saturday when he will be
exhibited ON the street will con-
vince you of the fact that the
feeders knew their business. He
tips the scales at about 1,300 and
the purchase price exceeds the top
notch paid heretofore in this section
for an animal for the block. Alt q
Sons believe in furnishing patrons
with the best that money can buy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18

The ibary will be closed on
Christmas day.
Mrs. Morse is home from Ne
braska on a visit.
Hiram Taylor of Beetow nwas
a caller yesterday.
Miss Bessie Hyde is home from
Lena, ILL.,, for the holidays.
Jas. Divall and family are
bound for California to pass the
winter with relatives.
--Thos. Tufdey was over from
Boscobel Sunday to see his brother,
the register Of deeds.
AID. Muesse is on the sick list.
His daughter, Miss Sue, is home
from Minneapolis to attend him
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Smith were
called to Boscobel this week by the
death of the ls.tter's sister, Mrs. j. B.
Murphy.
Remember the faithful mail
carriers at this season of the year
With gift or donation of some sort
that will show your appreciation.
Fred J. Boyes Of Spokane,
Wash, will receive the Herald
weekly. 1t goes as gift from his
brother George, Of this city.
Generous remittances on Herald
subscription were received this
week from T. E. Waldorf, Menoken,
S. D. and w. j. Schreiner, Bagley,
Joe Wright shipped a carload
Of big horses from his ranch in Da-
k'ota last week, one 4 year old filley
weighing 1000 pounds and an extra
file large pair of young colts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18
Farm for Sale.

Two hundred acres, situated In
town of Liberty. Good stock farm.
z miles northeast of Lancaster.
Buildings fair. For further partic-
ulars, inquire of or address,
LOUIS REINKE,
42-4* Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Cupid's Work of Week as Recorded at
County Clerk Griffis Office.

Fred Waugenhauser and Emma
Wenzel, Fennimore.
Frank w. earns and Nellie Folts,
Georgetown.
Geo. r. Burton and Ida Ellis, Liber-
ty.
Arthur w. Sabins and Edna B. Kicks,
Boscobel.
BENZ. Hall, Ellenboro, Caroline B.
Wentz, Harrison.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18
Baptist Notices.

Services at Baptist church Sunday
morning and evening. Lantern will be
used in the evening. Subject, "Chris-
tian Light Regular covenant meet
ing Saturday at 2:30 p. M.
Services at Dyer schoolhouse at 2 p.
m. Sunday. Sunday school followed
by preaching. No Sunday services at
Mt. Ida
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18
42-4*

The Fennimore postoffice has
been made presidential appoint
ment on and after Jan. 1st the sal
airy is to be $1,000 per year. This
shows development and progressive
ness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18

The sun gives us 100000 times as
much light as all the stars put togeth-
er. 1t is 100000 times brighter than
the full moon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18

FOR SALE a first class large
house in the best part of the
citv. Inquire of JOE WRIGHT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-12-18

The stores will be open every
work day evening unit christmas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
LABETTE TAX MIDDLE.
County Treasurer Jennings
Seeks Advice in Vain.

David Jennings, county treasurer of La
bette county, came to Topeka today to
secure advice from the state auditor and
attorney general relative to a taxation
muddle in his county There are two differ
ent levies for the state tax on Labette
county, one on personal property and the
other on real estate, and Mr. Jennings
wants to compel the county commissioners
to adjust the rate so that it shall be the
same on all classes of property.
The difference came about in this way:
When the state board of equalization was
in session it raised the real estate assess
ment for Labette county about twenty per
cent. Instead of ordering that the assess
ment each individual piece of property
in the county be raised correspondingly
the county commissioners simply raised
the rate of the levy for state purposes on
real estate twenty per cent. leaving the
rate ON personal property the same as be-
fore. This raises the required amount for
state taxes in Labette county, but it
makes the county treasurer considerable
more work because he has to make out
two tax receipts showing the different
leVies. This is what Mr.. Jennings objects
to. He got little help from the state audi
tors office, however, as he was informed
that the principal thing the state is con-
cerned with is getting the proper amount
of state taxes and the manner in which
it is assessed is local question for the
county officers to settle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
HAVE THE CASH
Western Union Revenues In
crease Over 40 Per Cent.

New York. Oct. S-The annual meeting
of the Western Union Telegraph com
pany was held here today and was ex-
ceptionally interesting because it was the
first meeting since the change of admin
istration. Colonel R. c. Clowry, the new
president made his report, showing an en-
tire reorganization of the service of the
company in. the Eastern and Southern di-
visions since he took charge in April. BY
re-arrangem of the operating force and
through tie substitution of direct working
circuits for repeating or relay offices, a
reduction of $3SS, ,746 year in operating ex-
penses has been effeced and the service
greatly improved. There has been added
to the system during the year 81, ,21S miles
of wire. The total revenues for the year
were s2s. .O73, ,095. total expenses. $40 $50, 7e6.
showing an increase of net revenue over
the year 1901 of >S607. .OS0. The net surplus
earnings of 1902 exceed those of 1901 by AZ
per cent Since President C1owry's ac-
cession in April. contracts have been
closed with. railroad companies coverin g
over $500 miles
The board of directors was reelected
with the exception of Stuyvesant Fish,
who was killed in drunken brawl a
month ago and whose place was filed by
the election of John J. Mitchell of Chi
cago and Howard Gould was elected to
fill the vacancy created by the death of
Mr.. Perkins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
ONEDEAD, I2HURT
One Passenger Train Crashes
Into Another.
Flagman Sent Back but He Was
Too Late.

New York, Oct. S.-Courtney Sill
phath, a bridge tender at the Pennsyl-
vania ferry, New York, was killed and
twelve persons injured in a rear-end
collision of passenger trains on the
Pennsylvania railroad at Menlo Park,
N. J.. today. The western express,
known as No. 6. east-bound. a heavy
train made up of four Pullmans. three
coaches and postal and baggage car.
was run into by a. local passenger train
from Philadelphia.
Aid was Immediately summoned from
the surrounding towns and as quickly
as possible physicians who responded
dressed tie wounds of the injured. who
were placed In a car and hurried
through to Jersey City.
Knowing that the local was due, the
passengers on the express were told to
leave the train and a fagman was
rushed back There is a very sharp
curve at this point, and the fiagman
had hardly reached it when the Phila-
delphia train came around the curve at
a high rate of speed and crashed into
the express. Some of the passengers had
not left the train when the collision oc-
CURED
When the train bearing the injured
reached Jersey City, a few of those hurt
were sent to hospitals, but it is under
stood that none of them received seri-
Gus injuries
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
vREELAND COMPLAINS.
Thinks Street Railways Are
Disseminated Against

Detroit, Oct S.=Over 700 street rail-
way men were present when the annual
meeting of the American Railway asso-
citation was called to order today. Presl-
dent Herbert H. Vreeland of New York,
after replying to Mayor Maybury's ad-
dress of welcome, severely arraigneS
the present day attitude of the public,
of municipal assemblies and of state
legislatures toward street railway in
terests.
He charged that Notwithstanding the
fact that the inviolability of contract
was one of the very fundamental prin-
ciples of American government, con-
tracts between municipalities and street
railway companies were apparently held
to be binding only upon the companies,
the contracts being infringed constantly
by new taxes and new regulations
Even in the courts and before jurieS
there is an attitude of antagonism to-.
ward railway interests" said Mr.. Vree-
land although in almost any suit at
law other than one affecting our inter
ests. the first aim is to procure an un-
biased jury Although the supreme
court of the United States held that the
income tax law was unconstitutional
many states discriminate against street
railweys by requiring them to pay ad-
ditional taxes upon their gross earnings
Il look forward eagerly to the day
when street railway men will stand up
for the rights of their corporations as
firmly as they do for their individual
rights
Of the points. street railway men would
have to cain in the near futurue was
the free interchange of freight cars be-
tween electric ana steam railways.
President Vreeland showed that dur
ing the year 1901 capital invested in
street railways in the United States. was
increased $477s605.O02. and the mileage by
1854 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
ON FLIP OF A NICKEL.
Sum of $12,5 500 Changes Hands
at Coney Island.

New York, Oct. S.-Just the flip of
nickel and S12,500 changed hands yesterday
at Coney Island.
''Headr' cried George c. Tilyou.
The coin spun up in the air and lighted
with Liberty's face uppermost.
You win said Skip Dundy, quietly
writing out receipt for $12, 500 Now I'll
you is the owner of the giant see-saw at
Coney Island, which cost Dundy more
than $4,000. Dundy will shake the sands
of Coney from his feet.
Dundy sought the gay aisle last sprinE.
After making a mint of money at Nash
vile, Omaha and Buffalo with his steel
see-saw he decided to try the possibilities
of Coney Island. All summer he coined
money. However. he wanted to go else
where and leave the see-saw~ behind. He
gave Tilyou an option on the apparatus
till November 1 at $4,000 Yesterday he
made up mis- mind TO get out sooner.
You can have it for S12 SOC spot cash to-
day" said he to Tilyou.
oh, you're squealing on tine" laughed
Tilyou.
II am am IT, retorted Dundy ''I1l flip
you a nickel to see whether you pay me
$12.5O0 cash now for the thing or you get
it for nothing.
I'm lend you cne, George" replied Dun
ed nickel. He v-on-
Both men are independently wealthy.
Dundy is noted for his rule to pay spot
cash for everything, and he demands the
same of others. He carries no bills. but
ma l1es his payments in gold coin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
MILLS STORE NEWS.
Dress Goods in
Black dndCOlOrs

The line of Wool Dress Goods is a
very complete one-larger than ever
before shown by this house - more
good dependable goods more fabrics
that are the wanted kind, and no rea-
son can be given why the lady could
not find such fabrics as wanted-the
color of her choice, in our stock.
Zihilenes (that are becoming scarce
in the eastern markets) are here
prices from 50, to $2.O0. Scotch
Tweeds, those stylish, mannish cloths,
will be shown you in Navy, Cadet,
Brown and Black with prices ranging
from S1.OO to S1.75. Stylish suits
made from these cloths are the kind
you meet on the street and admire for
the elegant finish and apparent tailor
make. The line of the standard cloth
Cheviot, is very complete with prices
ranging from $50 to S1.75-For a
wear resister no cloth can excel it.
Black Goods Stock espec-
tally large and complete
Trimmings and Buttons
such as wanted by the
DreSSmakerS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
CUPID ANTHONY HOME.
Susan B. Herself to Be Maid of Honor
at Wedding.

Rochester, Oct. S.-F'or the first time
in It's history covering almost century
a wedding viii take place at the old An
thony homestead, in this city, Thursday,
at o m 1t IS the home of Susan B.
Anthony, the great woman suffrage ag-
itator No wedding ever has been cele-
brated under the roof during the time
the several generations have occupied
the fine old place
Miss Anna Damn. for many years pri-
vate secretary to Susan B. Anthony, is
to be the bri7o. She is cosnely and
about 80 years old. The Rev. Anna
Shaw. a co-worker CT. Miss Anthony,
viii conduct the marriage service, which
will be simple Only a few intimate
friends are TO be present. The only dec
orations will be black-eyed susanS and
maiden's hair ferns. Susan B. Antho1Y
herself is to be maid of honor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
WE'RE NOT CAUGHT.
New Orleans Strikers Didn't Molest
Mail Car.

New Orleans. Oct. S.-A large crowd
of strikers and their sympathizers gath
cred on Canal street early today in an
tlcipatiOn of the second attempt of the
car company to operate its cars. Forces
of policemen mounted and on foot were
stationed along the street for a distance
of a mile. A few minutes after o'clock
a car left the barn and the mob made a
move toward it. but it was carrying
United States mail sign and no attempt
was made to molest it,
Peter johnson and Alfred Clark, rep
resenting a detective agency of StLouis
arrived here last night with 80. men to
be emDlc-red or the cars. It is under
stood that there havir- been compara-
lively few responses to the cOnloanv's
advertisements for local men at ~ cents
an hour. an appeal to other cities has
been made for l.el0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
BRITISH ARTILLERY TEST.
New Manner of Painting Guns Makes
It Difficult to Locate Them.

London, Oct. S.-A novel artillery ex-
pertinent has just taken place at Alder
shot. By an ingenious method of paint
ing the guns and linlbers the three pri-
mary colors. red. blue and yellow. they
have been found to harmonic with any
sort of ground or background so admir-
ably that at a short distance they are
difficult to locate.
Six guns so painted were placed OH
Fox Hills and the artillery officers at
Aldershot were invited to try and To-
cate them with field glasses at a dis
tance of about 1900 yards. Although
all the officers knew the direction in
which the guns lay not one was able
to point all of them out
Some horse artillery that was sent
forward to engage the guns advanced
within 1000 yards before they located
them. At close quarters the guns ap-
pear to be all daubs and streaks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08

ing season is now being made in Wash
ington from Mrs. Roosevelt'S wedding
gown. This long, white satin gown ex-
cited the adInira tion of Alice Roosevelt
when as a little child it was shown tc
her by her stepmother, and Mrs. Roose-
Welt then promised that Alice should
have the gown for her own when she
grew up. When Mrs. Roosevelt was here
a few days ago the gown was sent to a
Washington modiste, and later fitted
upon the slender young girl. When fin
ished again with the rich lace given her
by her mother it will be one of the
handsomest gowns in Washington next
winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
MUST CALL HIM MESSIAH.
No Longer Answers to the Name of
the Rev ]. II. Smyth Piggot.

London, Oct S-A clergyman of the
name of Brown challenged the Rev. J.
H. Smyth Piggot, who says he is the
Messiah to a public debate.
Douglas Hamilton, Piggots secretary,
replied that if outsiders wished to reach
the Messiah they must do so in an atti
tude of supplication. Anything address,
ed to Mr.. Piggot would be disregarded.
He had ceased to exist. A request ad-
dressed to the Messiah would be attend
ed to.
Mr.. Hamilton added that he was not
the secretary of Piggot. but as Iohn,
the beloved disciple, to Jesus Christ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
DEAD FREIGHT CAR.
McGrew Morris Killed and Two In
jured.

Peoria. ILL.,, Oct Sat Manito, this
morning, two freight trains on the Chi
cago. Peoria & St Louis line collieded.
killing one man and injuring several
others The dead:
MGREW MORRIS, Springfield, Ia,
Snowman
The injured include Jacob Reichert,
Monticello, Ill. and boy. name un-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
Jersey Appleiaek Galore.

washington. n. J.. Oct S.-The dis
tilleries in this section that manufac-
.I1ra apple whisky, and which has been
scsrce for the last two years, are work
ing day and night Apples are arriving
f. ster than they can be used, and vast
quantities of tie fruit are going to
waste THE farmers rush all second
class fruit to the stills. The whisky
sells for 81 a gallon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-08
An Old Negro Declines a Pension.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. S.-A peculiar
story comes from Kingsoort of an old
negro by name of Thomas Hale He was
recently given a pension of SIC per
month by the government, but has re-
fused to aceect it on the grounds that
he is desirous of being independent and
does not want to be dependent upon the
government.