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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
Embroidered Dresses.

The smartest summer dresses are
embroidered-not merely trimmed
with ready-made embroidery bands, as
they were last year, but embroidered
by hand in elaborate designs in imita-
ton of the most famous embroidery
OF every land. One sees the heavy
ecclesiastical stitch, the American
cross stitch, solid work in the vivid
Turkish national colors, gorgeous eff
fects initiating the brilliant decora-
tons Of the Russian priests robes,
delicate toned color schemes that are
suggested by the richest embroideries
from Persia, fight of japanese birds
or spray Of cherry blossoms copied
from an old Chinese porcelain. There
is actually no limit to the beautiful
designs and color schemes used to dec
crate this seasons wash frocks. The
work is done in cotton floss, linen
thread or wash silk--cotton on cotton,
linen on linen and wash silk on both.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
JUDGES ONCE WORE WIGS.
Attire of Supreme Court Dignitaries
Was Different from Present Styles.

Attire of Supreme Court Dignitaries
Was Different from Present Styles.
From its institution down to the
present day some decided changes
have taken place in the appearance
Of incumbents of the Supreme bench
Of the United States, although many
Of the old customs servive A new
justice is always inaugurated in an old
robe. This is one OF the strange Gus
toms scarcely susceptible of explana-
ton, yet never departed from. While
the robes are of black, there is no law
requiring that this hue be used. The
chief justice could with impunity enter
the court room attired in a bright yell
low robe. But nothing but black would
be in keeping with the solemnity of the
court and its proceedings.
A tailor's description of the robe is
that it is made Of large straight widths
of black silk. 1t has narrow hem
around the bottom and a broad hem
down the front. 1t is gagged at the
top to a yoke which is Short on the
shoulders and forms a deep scallop at
the back. The full sleeves are yard
wide and reach to the wrist" A wom-
an makes the robes and the price is in
variably 500 each. She is a specialist
in this line Of tailoring and knows the
details SO well that the fit is the only
thing which gives her customers con-
Germ, and in this they are always
scrupulously particular.
The robes are worn off the bench
only when the court is taking part in
some official ceremony They may be
worn to an official funeral They are
always used by the court at the presi-
Dental inaugural ceremonies, On which
occasion the chief justice administers
the oath of office to the new president
In the robing room is a portrait of
John Jay, the first chief justice, attired
in a robe with scarlet facings, but
such a robe has not been seen in the
court room during the last 100 years
The walls of this room are hung with
new and secondhand robes, giving the
place a somber appearance.
In earlier times the justices wore
wigs and knee trousers. The lawyers
were required to appear before the
court in full suits of black, with ruff
fled shirts, knee trousers, silk hose and
low shoes with silver buckles. A black
frock coat is now the only distinctive
article of dress worn by the bar
though no particular form of dress is
now obligatory.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
About Rhuharh.

1t Is safe to assert that no plant
grows which is more universally
sought for in it's season than rhubarb,
or pie-plant as some like to call it.
Its properties are highly medicinal
the acid being Of that kind which the
system needs and Graves just as soon
as spring opens. This craving takes
possession Of us at that season, with
the regularity and persistence of the
bluebird's note at that time, and it re-
mains with us as long as there Is
salable stalk in the market It is
almost the first garden product to
which the gardener gives his undivid-
ell attention, as it is almost the first
which lifts it's hardy head to WOO the
Sunshine.
A rhubarb plant is very handy
thing to have in a garden, as once it is
well started, it will yield an abundant
supply at an expenditure Of very lit.
tie care The soil should be rich to
begin with, and each year the root
should be dug around, and kept well
Watered.
When purchasing rhubarb at the
market always seek those stalks which
have a red tinge at the roots; they
are as much superior to the small,
greenish ones as rosy checked ap.
pie is to an unripe one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06

~ NE bright winter morning John
II u and Dorcas Larkin were sitting
in their cOZy room, looking out
upon the Common and the Public Car
den. In spite of their comfortable SUP
roundings, the old people did not wear
an expression Of perfect contentment.
TO be sure, they were proud Of their
son, who had left the little village
among the Green Mountains twenty
years ago, and had won for himself so
large a place in the great city. But
they found it hard to accustOm them
selves to city ways after their long
and simple country life.
Suddenly the postman's ring re-
sounded through the house.. The old
Speople started up expectantly.
cts Saturday morning." said John,
"and we ought to get the Tribune"
Quick footsteps drummed on the
stairs, the door burst open, and young
John Larkin swung into the room.
"Papersw he shouted "Riverdale
Tribune! Full account Of Nehemiah
Smiths new henhouse! Death Of DR..
Wetherbee's faithful old horse! Pa
PERI
The old gentleman was equal to the
occasion. He held out peppermint to
his grandson, and the boy jerked the
paper from under his arm as if it were
In the middle Of a bundle Of fifty, and
banged out Of the room.
F'That boys full Of catnip, amt her
said John.
"He's a good deal like his GRANDPA
Gher," said Dorcas.
"Sho, n0w!' exclaimed the delighted
old man, as he took his chair and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
QUEER THINGS IN NATURE.
Some Questions of Real Interest to
Wideawake People.

Some Questions of Real Interest ia
Wideawake People.
Whatever opens up new doors or
windows for us into the world about
us, whatever widens the field Of oVr
interests and sympathies, has some
sort Of value. But much of the So
called nature-study opens no new
doors or windows; it affords no raen-
tai satisfaction, or illumination, or es-
thetic pleasure; it is mainly pottering
with dry, unimportant facts and de-
tails. Do you know the edelweiss
flowers or our own matchless arbutcs
after you have merely analysed and
classified them? No more than you
know man after having weighed and
measured him. The function of
things is always interesting. What do
they do? How do they pay their way
in the rigid economy of nature? How
do they survive. How does the bulb
Of the common lawn lily get deeper
and deeper into the ground each year?
Why does the ginger-root hide it's
blossoms when nearly all other plants
1aunt theirs? Why do the roots of
trees flow through the ground like
''runnels of molten metal" often sep
arating and uniting again, while the
branches are thrust out in right lines
or curves? Why is our common vel
low birch more often than any other
tree planted upon rock? Why do
oaks or chestnuts so often spring up
where a pine OF hemlock forest has
been cleared away? Why does light
ming so commonly strike a hemlock
tree or a pine or an oak, and rarely
or never a beech? Why does the bolt
sometimes scatter the tree about, and
at others only plow channel down
its trunk? Why does the bumblebee
complain so loudly when working upon
certain flowers? Why does the honey
bee lose the sting when it stings
person, while the wasp, the hornet,
and the bumblebee do not? How does
the chimney swallow get the twigs it
builds it's nests with? From what
does the hornet make it's paper?
have never been greatly interested
in spiders, but / have always wanted
to know how a certain spider man.
aged to stretch her cable sQuarely
across the road in the wOsds, about
my height from the ground.-John
Burroughs, in Country Life in Ameri-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
HENRY CLAWS FRIENDS.
Pittsburg Banker Recalls Incidents In
the Statesman's Career,

the Statesman's Career,
George Wood was in Pittsburg some
months ago, when he was asked to
stop in a bank and pay his respects to
the president, who was 81 years old,
and the honored head Of the banking
community.
''AIr. Wood, you are from Louis
villeT" said the venerable gentleman.
II was in Louisville only once, and
that was many years ago. called at
the Bank Of Kentucky and met its
president, Virgil Mcknight, a man
known and respected by bankers every.
where.
"While in Mr.. Meningitis Office,
Henry Clay was announced.
"'Tell Mr.. Clay to come in at once,
said Mr.. Mcknight, rising.
81 saw enter tall man Of dignified
and graceful bearing.
"NIr. Clay did not delay a moment,
but came at once to the purpose Of
his call.
"'Mr. Mcknight said he L have
Endorsed a note which is due in this
bank in the next few days. It is for
$4,000. My friend is unable ia meet
the note, and l shall have it to pay.
have come to ask If the bank will
carry that paper for me until / can
arrange to settle the debt
"'Mr. Clay said Mr.. Mcknight, you
are mistaken. You are not on any
paper in this bank
"A1r. Clay was greatly surprised,
and said he certainly could not be
mistaken.
"Mr. Mcknight then said: This
bank held that paper, but it was paid
in full some days ago by friends who
desire to be unknown
"sDid ever man have such friends
as II said Mr.. Clay, with emotion. 7
have come from a similar visit to the
Bank of Louisville, and have been
told by the officers that all the paper
on which am indorser has been
paid louisville Evening Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
Recreation in Change.

Whatever may be said against hob
bies, there is nothing more wholesome
for man, woman or child than an en-
thusiastic interest in something out
side Of the regular life work. 1t has
often been proved that turning from
the not over congenial routine Of the
day to some chosen avOcation gives
true rest and en-. oyment. If the interest
is an outdoor one, so much the better.
The ardent student of birds, plants,
bugs or stones generally shows the
advantages of his hobby in his firm
step, healthful color and bright eyes.
For literary people-indeed, for all i'll
door workers, and they are the major
ity-there is no better medicine. Chill
dren are naturally interested in animal
and vegetable life, and with little
help and guidance will often enjoy
making a study of some one family.
Beetles may seem uninteresting to the
casual observer, but at least one
bright boy is an enthusiastic student
of them. His leisure for two years
has been largely devoted to collecting
and classifying specimens, some Of
which are wonderfully beautiful, and
he never lacks an object for ramble
or occupation for rainy days. One Of
the choicest collections Of shells we
ever saw was gathered by the mother
Of a large family, in the leisure of mid
dlelife and continues to be a source
Of pleasure to herself and large circle
Of friends.-EXchange
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
How to Dress Well.

Study your figure, cOlOring, helgnt,
ETC., SO that you know not only your
good points, but your defects. FROM
the standpoint of common sense you
will realize that certain lines and col
ors are not possible for your use, while
others must be in evidence in any
gown you select as model. If one or
two costumes or hats have been par
ticularly becoming, or specially suited
to you, think out what were the points
about those creations that made them
SO successful, and when you have
found them you have some Of the es-
sential elements adapted to your per-
sonality.
Vary the effect in as many ways as
possible, but always insist on the basic
principles that make the habit suit you
as an individual. That is the secret OF
distinction in dress, which is what is
meant when we use the word style"
The woman who selects a model in the
prevailing mode and adopts it, with
certain differences, to her own special
requirements, has arrived at the Sc
cret of success in dress, and whether
her allowance is great or small, Will
be, to it's limit, we'll gowned.
Variety Of effect with economy is Sc
cured by a carefully chosen, definite
color scheme, limited in range, and this
is particularly adapted to the present
vogue for monotones and standings Of
one tint. A clever woman who man
ages to look 50, though nearer so, con-
fines her gowning to black, white and
gray for the body color, with delicate
contrasts in trimmings and accesso-
ries. She is not in half mourning.
S re has silk undersuits, waist and drop
skirt, in black, white and gray taffeta,
buying always one Of the better brands
cf pure silk guaranteed by the maker
for service, and she has all the gowns
constructed so that they will hang
properly over any Of these lining un-
derdresses. They are, Of course, re-
newed from time to time, so that she
has always best and second best lin
ings, and can adapt them to wear that
is suitable. The changes that are pos
sible and the variety of effect she at
tains obtain for this woman the repu-
tation of great elegance in dress. Only
a few of her friends know the secret
and how limited is the figure that COW
erS her dress account-Toilettes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
Id Enoch Marsh, out Of his frozen

old Enoch Marsh, out Of his frozen
beard.
"Just at that instant there came an
explosion. The fiat roof Of the build
ing heaved up, and the black smoke
and fire poured out. My heart gave a
terrible jump. Inside l said: Lord,
take care of the boysv but / sung out
with all vengeance:
"Let her have it, boys! Nowp
"Down went the brakes, and the
good old Eagle turned up clear and
strong bunk, ca-bunk, ca-bunk, ca
bunk and I tell you it was music to
me when the water began to splutter
from the nozzle and swish into the fire.
We couldn't save the block, but by
working hard all night we kept the fire
from spreading and saved the village"
"Well, john" said Dorcas, in mild
reproof, II don't think you need to
make so much noise and go through
all the motions. Folks will think
there's lot of children in here, instead
Of an old man Of seventy-fve."
ooh, well, Dorcas, I guess there's
no harm DONE" said John, somewhat
abashed. ut sort Of stirs me up when
get to talking about old times, but
hereafter will endeavor to keep the
peace. Why don't you read on?" he
asked, after pause.
"Why-a-" Dorcas began, slowly,
"this next item is partly about you
and me-" and she read:
"Last evening, at special meeting
Of the church, James Ray was unani-
mously elected deacon, to fill the va
cancy caused by the removal Of Dea-
con John Larkin. The following min
ute was also adopted:
"'We desire to express our high ap-
probation of the long and faithful
service rendered to this church by Dea-
con John Larkin and his wife. We
miss their wise counsel and their will
ing service, but we hold them in low
ing remembrance in all our hearts,"
John shifted suspiciously, and felt
for his handkerchief, which he could
not find. 'They don't forget us up
there in the old church, do they, Dor
Gasp he said. II want you should be
sure and cut that piece out, so that
we can keep it, and I'm going to get
Ezra to write for an extra copy to send
out West to Brother Nathan's folks.
I'm real glad they put James in dea-
con, and I shouldn't wonder q mite If
the women put in Emeline to head the
Home Benevolent Society, should you?
Why, Dorcas," said the old man, ten
derby, what are you crying about?"
Dorcas handed him the Tribune and
pointed to the last item Of Riverdale
news, where he read:
ION Thursday afternoon, just at sun
set, Mrs. James Baldwin, Familiarity
and lovingly known as Aunt Jim,'
passed away after brief illness. Her
funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon at the church. A further notice
of her long and useful life will appear
next week"
John let the paper fall and clasped
the hand of Dorcas in his own, and
she looked up at him with happy
smile, although her cheeks were still
wet with tears.
1T is only for a little while, Dor
cas-" he said, gently.
Il know it, john" she said
Hand in hand the aged couple sat
in silence, and every trace of discon-
tent and unrest had passed from their
shining faces-Youth's Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
DISAPPOINTMENT.

Stern check art thou for all the joys Of earth,
Since careless joy alone is not blessing;
The fires consuming may have heavenly birth,
And seeming i'll be greater good possessing;
Thou teachest whom thou meetst every turn,
To make the best of every Joy and sorrow,
And thus thy lesson If would but learn,
Brings store of peace against hopes
How vain to rail- though every frai endeavor
For pleasure sought evades fondest care;
Still live for other good-hope forever!
Life must with joy always
Then Disappointment, thee,
Joy would grow STALE and good might evil be!
Boston
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
The Good Mother.


1t might be difficult to sDecifv who
does the most good in this world.
When the question is asked most peo-
pie would say the clergy do the most
good. Others might say that the farm
ef who provides humanity with food
for sustenance does the most good.
Others might claim that the manufac-
turers who furnish clothing, or the
builders who make houses comfort
able to the most good In nv opin-
ion the good mother is the great bene-
factor OF the human race. 1t is the
thought of the good mother in the
mind OF the hayward son that often
recalls him to path Of virtue. The
kind words and wise and loving acts
OF the good mother can never be for
gotten. Children do not always ap-
preciate the good mother while they
are children, but when they grow I'D
their appreciation will increase. The
good mother is apt to go too far in
sacrificing herself for children. If she
is left with the management of a
large sum Of money she is apt to be-
stow it upon her sons who continually
call upon her for assistance, or in
other ways out Of the kindness of
her heart. 1t is hard work. for strong,
wise men to hold on to the money they
have made. How much more difficult
must it be for good mother, mex
perienced in business affairs, to hold
on to the money necessary to make her
last days comfortable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
Getting Ready to Meet Her.

Chicago Youth was introduced to
a Boston girl at the Shakespeare read
ings last night.
College Professor congratulate
you.
Chicago Youth-Yes. BY the way,
professor, what is Latin for wouldn't
that jar you?"-Someryille, Mass,
Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06

What jolly world this would be if
every man came up to the standard
Of perfection he fixes for his neigh.
Dor!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06

not more applicants? All, she is al
ready occupied; she has home which
cannot give her up; she is enshrined
in the hearts of father and mother;
her brothers have bound her about
with cords of love, and will .lnot let
with cords of love, and will not let
her go.
Those are sorrying homes where she
is not; for they have lack which is
hard to fill. Blessed be the daughter
OF the household. God comfort the
home that has her not!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06

Many man is too stubborn to I'D.
nit that he Is related to the mule.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
When the Tribune Came
.OS-

i. !. j. /. -. ri.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06

~ NE bright winter morning John |
II ID and Dorcas Larkin were sitting |
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-10-28

something must take the place Of the
barrel, and SO the apple crate comes
in. A writer in Boston paper who
has investigated the matter has the
following to say about it:
"While in the market district !
noticed that that the apples were
packed mostly in crates, instead Of
barrels, as has been the time e-honored
custom. Upon inquiry ! learned the
following reasons for the use OF crates
instead of barrels. First, the short
age of barrels second, the fruit is
better displayed and choice apples
sell themselves; third, keen busi-
ness instinct has so often led some
farmers to pack worthless fruit that
buyers are shy Of goods which can
not be examined; fourth, the new,
clean boxes are neater and more at
traetive fifth, the cost is little If any
more than for barrels. All good
reasons"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-10-28
VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET

ErenChtown. I'm Antelope county.
Neh., received IFS name from tho mum.
her of French settlers in tho vicinity.
The county itself received lts name
from party " rlatte county settlers
They were chasing band of Indian
cattle thieves across what Is now An.
tclope county when they became so ex.
hausted for .ck of food that they
could not go farther AZ this critical
time an antelope appeared in sight and
was shot. thus possibly saving the
lives OF the hunters. One member of
this party was In the legislature that
named the territory including the
scene of this incident. and the county
was named Antelope az his suggestion.
Nebraska State Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-10-28

THE Narragansett Times of Wake
field has the following to say Of the
Republican noninee for governor of
Rhode Island:
"His personal character is clean,
as is also his record in public Office,
and he is thoroughly informed upon
the affairs ofthe state. He is a man
OF wide Information, quick thinker,
an excellent orator, and when his ac-
quaintance is made the impression he
leaves is a pleasant one. Mr.. Utter
is well qualified to fill the sflice of
governor. II he is elected he will be
the first governor of the state from
Washington county since 1867, when
Samuel Ward retired from the office
In May of that year, after being gov
crnor for two years. He had previ-
ously held the Office for year from
May, r761, to May, 1903. 1t is
therefore long while since a COVER
nor has been elected from Washing
ton county"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-10-28

THE first "Rummage Sale" in
these Plantations was held by the
"Irrepressible Society" in the old
Jersme Kennedy store some six or
seven years ago. The Society got
the idea from a western city, where
the scheme had worked well. The
first sale in Providence was OF course
a novelty, and the "Irrepressibles"
netted about 81 900. AS the plan
was not patented it was speedily
adopted, and now almosi every
church and society has a sale every
year or two. 1t is rare thing now
when Olneyville is without one in
progress, and often two are going at
the same time. The North End is
also a favorite home for the rum
mage seller, but Olneyville seems
to be the favored spot. This may
be considered a compliment to this
section or net; it depends on the
point Of view.