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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26
ITEMS OF INTEREST.


There are ten blacks in Natal to one
white.
In England one person in every 293
is insane.
The Hebrew millionaires in America
number lis.
Half the novels printed in France
are exported.
In South Brazil 80 per cent. of the
people are Germans.
The railroads of the United States
haul 1000 tons Of freight year for
each employee.
1t takes six years for grass to grow
where sheep have pulled it up and
trampled it.
Nineteen million immigrants reached
the United States in the eighty years
ending with 1910.
The electric roads of the United
States carried last year three times the
population of the earth.
Rural parks to the number of 352
are maintained by trolley car COM
panies of the United States.
American consume 100000 pounds
Of Chinse teas, 31,OO0,O0O of japanese
and about 100000 Of Indian.
1t costs $40 a week to feed horse
in Pretoria. There is plenty of fertile
land in the country, but very little
water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26

The editors only son was seemingly
struggling with a perplexing problem.
He moved uneasily on his hobbyhorse
and finally twisted all the name off his
steed. Then he crawled up on his ia
TIERS knee and, looking inquiringly in
his face, said:
'Pa, what is a Journalistic?
"My son. said the editor as he medl-
tatively stroked the golden head of his
offspring-"my son, journalist is
man who wears a plug hat and no
shoes and borrows money from news
paper men."-Memphis Scimitar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26
Care of sponges.

To clean old sponges, boil them for
three or four hours in water enought to
cover them, containing a couple Of
tablespoonfulls ofcarbonate Of soda, or
in water mixed with a couple of hand
fuls of woodash, this to remove all
the greasy matter the sponges may
contain; then rinse them thoroughly,
squeezing them well in several lots of
clean, cold water. After this prelimin-
mary operation soak the sponges in
chloride acid mixed with four times
the quantity of water, suiting the
whole amount to the size of thesponge,
but keeping the same proportions.
After twenty-four hours let the tap
run on to the sponge for some time,
then rinse with the hands until all
smell Of the acid has disappeared.
Hang the sponges up to dry over hot
stove, and, when this has been salts
factorily accomplished the sponge will
be almost as good as new.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26
Weeds Grow Tall In Kansas.

Kansas is having trouble with weeds
just now, and the Prossa Branch
railroad has almost gone out of bust
ness because of them. The weeds
grew on the roadbed in luxurious
style, and as section hands could not
be hired, the weeds grew over the
rails. The wheels of the engine
crushed these weeds and made the
rails so slippery that it took the train
two hours to 60 seven miles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26
Rest Kind Of Proof.

"Herev' exclaimed the irate customer
to the trunk dealer. 81 thought you
said that chest l bought of you was
moth proof?'
"Well," said the dealer. wasn't it?'
''No! When l opened it my things
were full Of moths!''
Great Scott, man! What better
proof of 'em do you ant"-Brown-
ing's Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26

Sarcophagi for Gar Alexander II
and his wife, Maria Alexandrowna,
are nearly ready after being in the
workmen's hands for twelve years.
The cars sarcophagus is cut out Of
an enormous block Of green jasper
from Siberia the czarina's from q
block Of pink rhodOnite.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26
Money and Brains.

A newly arrived westerner was con-
fronted in a street of New York late at
night by ruffian with leveled re-
volver, who made the stereotyped de-
mand, "Give me your money or I'll
blow your brains OUT
elbow away" said the westerner
"You can live in New York without
brains, but you can't without money"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26
Unerring Childhood.

The child is SO often right. It has
not the miscellaneous knowledge of the
grownup person who reads newspapers
and keeps a tame Encyclopedia Bri-
tannica in carefully devised cage. But
the childish mind has an unerring log
zeal faculty not in any way confused
by superiority of information.-Lond
Academy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26
Anger and Digestion.

A we'll known physician has written
"Anger is a passion which especially
units the stomach for doing much
work. If it occurs often or be pro-
tracted, but little food should be taken.
Those who indulge in it have a double
cause for abstinence. Both their folly
and their stomachs call for a fast"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26

cures made by DR..
Ki1mer's Swamp
Root, the great kid
ney, liver and blad-
der remedy.
1t is the great med
ical triumph of the
nineteenth century /;
discovered after years
of scientific research
by DR.. Kilmer, the
eminent kidney and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26

bladder specialist, and is wonderfully
successful in promptly curing lame back,
uric acid, catarrh of the bladder and
Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-ROOt is not rec
commended for everything but you have
kidney, liver or bladder trouble it will be
found just the remedy you need. 1t has
been tested in so many ways, in hospital
work and in private practice, and has
proved so successful in every case that
special arrangement has been made by
which all readers of this paper, who have
not already tried it, may have sample
bottle sent free by mail, also book tell
ing more about Swamp-Root, and how to
fndoutif you have kidney or bladder trou-
bic. When writing mention reading this
generous offer in this paper and send your
address to DR.. Kilmer So
& Co., Binghamton, Z;
N. Y. The regular 4 J:
fifty-cent and one-
dollar size bottles are Home Of swamp'Root.
sold by all good druggists. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
and the address, Binghamton, n. Y, on
every bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26

A woman knows more about dress
than a man knows about everything
else combined.-Philadelp Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26

Fame is the perfume of heroic deeds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-26
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK?

Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.
Almost everybody who reads the news
raners is sure TO know of the wonderful
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
II St0nCS Alone.

Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription
stands alone, as the one and only remedy
for leucorrhea, female weakness, pro-
lapsus, or falling of the womb, so abso-
lutely specific and sure in curing these
common ailments of women, as to war
rant its makers in Offering to paw, as
they hereby do, the sum of $500 reward
for a case of the above maladies which
they can not cure. This is remarkable
offer. No other medicine for the cure
of woman's peculiar ailments is backed
by such a remarkable guarantee. No
other medicine for woman's ills is pos
sessed of the unparalleled curative pro-
perties that would warrant its makers
In publishing such an offer; no other REM
century of cures on which to base such
remarkable offer.
Miss Emma Weller, who is Secretary of the
Young Peoples Christian Association at 1875
Madison Avenue, New York City, says: cYour
'Favorite Prescription is boon to sick and
tired women, for it cures them when other med
lcines fail. know whereof speak for have
had experience with it. For fourteen months 1
had constant headaches: seemed too weak to
perform my daily duties and when the day was
from nervousness and indigestion and every
thing ate distressed me. Doctored with differ.
ent physicians but received no relief After
reading one of your books decided to give your
'Favorite Prescription a trial Am very glad
did, for found it was just what wanted 1
commenced to improve at once and kept getting
cured. have remained in perfect health ever
since, and remain firm friend of your Favor
lite Prescription =
The dealer who offers substitute for
wFavorite Prescription is only seeking
to make the little more profit afforded
by less meritorious medicine. His
profit is your loss. Therefore, turn your
back on him as unworthy of your pat
ronage.
If constipated use DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. They cure constipation,
biliousness and sick headache. They do
not produce the Upill habit"
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL As
ISOLATION, Proprietors, Buffalo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31

sTake care of the pennies and the pounds
will take care Of themselves"
Large things are but an aggregation OF
small things. If we take care of the small
things we are in effect taking care OF the
large things which the small things COM
bine to make.
Take care of what you eat, when you eat,
and how you eat, and your stomach VIII
take care of itself. But who taxes care oI
such trivial things? That is why, someday,
the majority of people have to take care OF
the stomach. When that day comes, tnefe
is no aid so effective in undoing the results
of past carelessness as DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t strengthens the stom-
ach, and restores the organs OF d1gestlon
and nutrition to condition OF healthy ac-
ulence, Indigestion, palpitation, dizziness.
ments which are but the symptoms OF disor-
der in the stomach and its allied organs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
No Pity Shown.

ssFor years fate was after me contin-
uouslyn writes F. A. Gulledge. Yer
bena, Ala. II had terrible case OF
piles causing "a tumors. When all failed
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me
Eouallv good for burns and all aches
and pains. Only Csc at B. F. Hughes
drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
NOT WHILE IT WAS LOADED.
Reason Ike Keister Gave for DIs0beYina
His Commanding Oflicer.

J. W. Mauck, of Mt. Clinton, tells
another incident of the pluck and dar
ing of Ike Keister during the days of
the Confederacy. The story is sug
gested by one which appeared in these
columns several weeks ago. Captain
Mauck thus recalls the incident:
II was then lieutenant In COmpa
ny H, 10th Virginia Infantry, and in
the bitches of the Bloody Angle near
Spottsylvania Court House. 1t was
ON that memorable morning of May IL,
1854. when General HancOck's corps
captured General Johnson's division.
I was left in command Of my company
by my senior officer making his escape.
1t was there that heard the last order
given by our brave and noble Colonel,
D. H. Lee Boys, hold these
works at all hazards"
1--WE did our best, but there was
few too many Yanks at that meeting.
1t was then that ordered the boys to
throw down their arms and surrender,
but there was one gun that did not go
down. Just at that moment l heard
the report of musket, and on looking
around saw that it was Keister who
had fired. / also saw the effect of that
last shot of his. After being taken a
short distance to the rear said to him.
Ike, why did you kill that Yankee af-
ter my telling you to cease firing, throw
down your arms and surrender = His
answer was, 'I-gaddie, Lieutenant.
was not going to throw down my gun
with load in it. We then all went
down to Ft. Delaware and were there |
about thirteen months.
.sThere Keister did another daring |
and dangerous deed. | had just Sc
cured special release and did not want |
20 come away without letting the boys |
know it. I threw note over the par
apet and in that note invited Keister
to play muskrat and come over and see
me. Sure enough, under cover OF
he eVaded the guar0s, got 1n-
20 the sewer pipe and in he came, a
suppose, of about 500 yards. |
Ike spent most of the night with me
md returned by the same route. Had
ne been detected by the guards it would |
nave been sure death, and if by the
prison officers he would have been put |
n the black hole or hung up by the
thumbs.
Isaac Keister was during the days |
Of the Confederacy and is up to this
time one of that kind made from the
whole cloth, though he has bare place |
IN his scalp. he now owns and lives |
IN nice farm on Middle River near
Verona, in Augusta county.-Rock-
ingham Register.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
ALast Remembrance.

Ethel (ecstatically)-Oh, Charlie,
would you just as leave propose all over
again. and do it into this phonograph ?
ChOlly-Why?
"Why, want to have something to
remember you by after you have gone
in and spoken to papa about it. "-Llfe.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR.. King g
New Life Pills. These pills change
weakness into strength, listlessness in
to energy, brain-fag into mental power.
THEY'RE wonderful in building up the
health. Only Csc per box. Sold by B.
F. Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
Only Remedy.

Young Man-Doctor, feel wretch
ed all the time, nothing interests me,
have no appetite and can It sleep. What
would you advise me to do?
Old Doctor-Mary the girl, sir, mar
ry the girl.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
Too Busy.

''Have your folks gone bathing yet ~
asked Mrs. West.
mo, indeed" said Mrs. Gotrich
Reasently. We've been here only a
month and we haven't had time. -
Newark News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
s Small Loss.

you've destroyed my peace of mind,
Bessie, said the despairing lover.
''It can't do much harm, john" re
piled the truant lass, "for it was an
amazing small piece you had, any way
Ohio State Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablete.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Grove & signature
is on each box. Csc. jan 81
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-31

indispensable in teethlng. produces
refreshing sleep, qulets the nerves and
digests food for baby. Test Victor
Infants Relief and be convinced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19
IN THE MAGAZINE WORLD.

The October Pilgrim presents it's
readers with varied and altoge tier IT.
tereSting take .: contents " His j.
Abbot opens the number with his al
ways timely and readable department.
Men and Matters of Moment" Emery
Pottle has an amusing story entitled,
THE Surprise" I.anGon Knight writes
of 1.-THE Real Jefferson DAVIS THE
Trials of a Peach Grower" are inter-
estingly told by Walter e. Andrews.
Priscilla Laurence describes how to
fittingly observe Halloween. Many
other stories and articles, with the
regular household and fashion depart
ments round out pleasing number.
The Architectural Record for October
is handsome number, presenting sew
real richly illustrated papers. A. c.
David describes "A CO-operative Studio
Building" the article being illustrate ed
by many full page half-tones. An in
teresting article. also fully illustrated,
describes 1.-The Ark Of Saint Dominic y
The home beautiful is shown in the
series of photographs of the magnificent
residence of Alexander r. Peacock of
Pittsburg, Pa. THE Work of Wilson
Eyre is the first of a series of :'apers
on the work of Philadelphia archi-
tects. Like the previous articles men,
toned, it is also finely illustrated.
Many timely topics are ably dis
cussed in the current number of Cum
tons Magazine, among them being
noted: 'Johnsonism' in Ohio" How
Uncle Sam Feeds His Sailors" Mrs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19
Daily ksnnebee Jcurnf

Cards Of Thanks, obituary notices,
resolutions Of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charges less than seventy
five cents.
All advertising, announcements Of en-.
tertainmcnts, whose object Is the
raising Of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form. will be
excluded from our local columns, ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers &C.
cupying space in our advertising
columns, and will be run under a
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

articles giving hints to the hostess who
wishes to properly observe Halloween.
Economic Curiosities,' Felix l.. Os-
valid, NJ. d.; Health and Diet of Chill
drcn," NJ. E. Parmelee; "SOme Phases
Of Soup Making Mrs. f. b. Jones;
illustrated Dishes" Elizabeth Wads-
worth Morrison; "a Page of Children's
Parties Laura A. Smith; 1.-THE Small
and Dainty Cake Pansy Viola Viner;
Chatting Dish Chat" Julia Harries
Bull; with the Witches of Hal
lowe'en" and "Hallowe'en Supper
Menus are a few of the many articles
presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

The Augusta1members of the degree
team of thesB. r.. X. p, formed at
HaHowell, Friday night, are e. Fl.
shrdiper, ". f. White. o. #. Douglass.
S1aillnE "A. sWoplard, II. p. Robinson, J.
KifkpatxSEk, L. ". Clark, H. F..
Grey. Ge6S a. Moore. e. c. Hendee,
r. W. PagaA Ray Jewett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

The Delta Pr fraternity of the Cony
High school held it's preliminary initia-
ton, Satnrday. forenoon. and put four
through a course of sprouts.
much to The amusement of the on
lockers sEsEss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

The Young Ladies Social Club Of the
Universalist church will meet at
o'clock, Monday afternoon, with Mrs.
/ Guy Vickery. Western avenue. A
large attendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

Smells have made their appearance
in the ish market, and will probably
meet witsaA good reception, as nothing
looks more dainty and inviting i'm
store window than these little fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

William j. Burnham of Lewiston,
Grand Master of the Masonic Grand
Lodge of Maine. has directed Frank r..
Sleeper. grand lecturer, to hold schools
OF instruction for Masonic work az fol-
lows: Castine, October 90; Portland,
November 6; and Waterville, Novem
Der 20. These schools of instruction
Will be called to order at 10 o'c.oc'; ard
Will be devoted to instruction 1t is
expected that at each of the schools
some of the local lodges will work a
degree which will form basis for the
instruction by the grand lecturer. 1t
Is important that in each of these
schools all OF the masters of lodges and
especially all of the district deputy
grand masters within easy reach shall
make 1t point to attend. All Master
Masons are invited to be present for
their own instruction and benefit, but
1T is particularly desired that the sit
ting deputies and masters of lodges
shall make special effort to be pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

Allen & Enright. ladies' matters, an
nounee their millinery opening to take
place, Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day. Oct. II. 90 and %. No. 213 Water
street, Meonian Hall building.
oct19dtf .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

~
81 Yesterday was a quiet one on the
Maine CentEaL but Saturday had a
Very heaa rtm of freight. Seven
sfreights wA17t down river. all fully load
ed, and one of the longest trains of the
season went east. containing 20 ears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

Augusta is to have visit. this week,
from wyoming Harry and his wife
Sonora Castiline, the Cuban spy"
They are touring the country, giving
Wild West exhibitions on small scale,
and incidentally doing little business
in Indian remedies on the side. ivy
oming Harry" saw 80 years service as
a government scout in the West, and
IS covered with scars and medals, and
filled with interesting stories of strange
and exciting experiences. He and his
wife We're in Gardiner, last week, and
are due here today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

The Howard Benevolent Union will
meet at Mrs. F'uller's, 122 State street,
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

Harvest supper in the Methodist
chapel. from s to s, this evening. Ad-
mission, Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TODAY.

Blackstone Cigar.
Grape-Nuts Food.
Hostetter's BitterS.
Doan'S Kidney Pills.
Father Johns Remedy.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
LOst-A Black and White Hound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

Violets, roses, pinks and chrysanthe-
NUNS at Mrs. Briggs, today. IL Mel
vile street. oct17d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind bleeding or Protruding
Piles Your druggist will refund money ii
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you, in
G to II days. SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19
LOCAL MATTERS.
journal Telephone Call, 1884.
Settin' by a Fire.

Settin' by Fire.
Politics don't bother me
Amt what / admire,
Always happy as can be
Settin' by a fire.
When the col rains splashin' down,
All my hearts desire
Is-with none but me aroun'-
Settn' by n fire.
Folks-they shake their heads, an say
Old age creepin' higher;
Have too much of it some day
Settin' by n fire.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

There is much instructive reading in
the current quarterly number of the
Forum. Eight reviews of the dues-
tions of the day are given. grouped as
follows: american Politics. Henry
Litchfield West: Foreign Affairs" A.
Maurice Low; Finance" Alexander D.
Noyes; applied Science" Henry Har-
rison Suplee; Literature: The Making
and Re-making OF Nations" Henry w.
Horwill; sociological Questions" Prof.
Franklin II. Giddings; educational
Outlook" Ossian H. Lang; 'Educa-
tional Research: The Results of a Test
in Language" j. M. Rice. There are
three strong special articles. Prof. w.
p. Trent gives ''Two Estimates of
Browning The Administration of
Public School Systems" is discussed by
G. r. Gilbert. and Archibald S. Hurd
writes of British and French Sub
marines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-19

In addition t6 the Membership Meet
ing" which is to be held at tine cQnciu-
ssion of the Harvest supper in the Mesli-.
ssodist vestry, tonightN there will be- q
meeting of the .EpmoStI1 Lea que y
meeting is called Tor the piirposasH&
ssiecting die sa5cers, for the ensuing
year. s1s Isl ygty of every membeI
no be rresent IRE is great work,
Ifor. this years Net, having to ensetyy
tain the SSfa convention. next Innfgs
and they he well chosen, ssss'
S Csny High ms made the record 80
ted for thes sseason, thus far. 1t is
denbtful. if many teams can show
D&tter ffona games in their class.
Coach Pries1has gone, so the boys will
hf v6sto work all the harder and do their
iigliting alone. Priest has given them
a GOOD startstnd~ Captain Little ought
to be able toTtal1e them through the
season. The next game will be with
Coburn at Waterville, next Saturday,
ard will probably be harder propo-
sition than they have yet had to face