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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
SOUTH AFRICAN SANDSTONE.
Natives Persist in the Belief that It
AbsOrbs Poison.

Natives Persist in the Belief that II
Absorbs Poison.
South Africans, as a rule. trouble
themselves but little about snakes, al.
though it is very well known that
few varieties are particularly deadly.
Among the natives the properties of
the "snakestone" have for many gen
erations formed center of half super
stitious credulity, and, even by peo-
pie who might be expected to know
better, have been supposed to effect
the most surprising cures Of snakebite.
An investigation of it's properties by
the government psychologists Of
Natal, who submitted an Indian
snakestone to the test of applying it
to animals infected with snake venom,
has shown conclusively that its prop
critics are mythical and that it does
nothing that is claimed for it.
According to tradition the snake
stone, which has absorbent qualities
and which there is some reason to be-
lieve is frequently artifcially pre-
pared is placed on the wound infliet-
ed by snake. There it is believed
to suck out the poison, and it has been
said that if afterward placed in
bowl of milk the venom will exude and
the milk will turn blue.
In certain experiments narrated III
the British Medical Journal all these
directions were followed. TO the two
rabbits injected, respectively, with the
venom of black mamba, very dead
ly South African coulbrine, and with
puff adder venom, the snakestOne was
at once applied. The stone, by virtue
Of its absorbent nature, adhered to the
wound, but here it's adherence to ira
dition ended. Both rabbits died. and,
what was more disappointing, two 9th
er rabbits, used as a control expert
ment," which were injected with the
same amount of venom, recovered.
Nor when the stone was placed in
milk did the milk change color, though
slight quantity of it was absorbed.
The amount of absorption that the
stone could possibly effect would be
no more in hours than ordinary suction
by the lips could achieve in few
minutes, and its only possible useful
ness might be that of improving the
psychical condition of the patient by
impressing him with the belief that
valuable remedy was being applied.
South Africa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
Pith OF a Tree Used "a. Food.

According TO the report Of NJ. r..
dallerand, French scientist, the
lSakalaves Of Madagascar use the pith
OF certain palm tree as an article of
food.
The tree is found in the Ambongo
region and Is known as the satranabe.
According to Pernir, it is the Medemia
nopills, nearly related to the Hy
phaene. In that region the satranabe
covers vast spaces either along the
seacoast or bordering rivers. After
cutting down the tree the natives take
out the pith, which runs from four to
ten pounds per tree, then dry, powder
and slft 1t, thus forming kind Of
nour. Some Of this -four was sent to
Marseilles to be analysed at the indus
trial NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
Queer Place for a MAGAZINE.

An American traveller who explored
the northern part of Siberia states that
he found in the hut of a Korak peas
ant picture of Mayor Dix cut out Of
copy of Harper's Magazine, The
Mayors picture was enthroned on a
wooden shrine, and adored by the
Korak and his family as their house
hold deity.
This is probably the most extreme
case on record of veneration for a mag
azine page. But fifty years ago ip this
country it was not uncommon to find
single copy of magazine being read
by fifteen or twenty families every
month, and regarded Iy all as an in
fallible authority.
49, 1t is said that when the Shah OF
Persia visited England several years
ago it was one of his chief delights tt
buy a. dozen magazines and "read the
pictures" AS there are only about
5000 people in Persia who can read
and2write, his amazement at the mum
Der of magazines Is not surprising
Woman's Home Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
Cut 1t Down TO a Stick.

Congressman Stephenson told this
one:
Willie Stinson, while editor of pa
per at Ashland, Wis, fell i'll love with
the pretty stepdaughter Of the publish
er. The old man tried III vain to get
rid Of Stinson. and finally discharged
him. Stinson went to Milwaukee and
worked there for about three months.
The young woman explained to all
friends that the engagement was dis
solved.
Finally Stinson went back to Ash
land by a country road on horseback.
lie drove to the Congregational church,
where the pretty stepdaughter met
him. She was surrounded by numer-
Gus girl friends. Stinson had been rec
ognized by several people IS he rode
to the church, and he was in hurry
to have the ceremony performed.
DO you want the complete seryice!'
inquired the minister.
''Cut it down to a stick" replied
Stinson, in printers English. The
preacher was amazed; but he under.
stood. and soon the knot was tied.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
The Reason Why.

Drummond, Wis, Sept 10.-Spe
cial.)-Whole families in Bayfield,
County are singing the praises Of
Dodd's Kidney Pills and the reason
why is given in experiences such as
that Of Mr.. T. I. Void, a well-known
citizen here.
II had such pains in my back that
| did not know what to do" says Mr..
Void, "and as l came across an adver-
tisement Of Dodd's Kidney Pills sent
for a box. That one box relieved me
OF all my pains. My wife also used
them and found them just what she
needed. l recommend Dodd's Kidney
Pills as sure cure for Backache and
other Kidney Troubles"
Backache is one Of the earliest
symptoms of kidney Disease. Dodd's
Kidney Pills cure it promptly and per-
manently and prevent it developing
into rheumatism, Dropsy, Diabetes or
Bright's Disease.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
NEVER TRY TO BRIGHTEN
1t Is Likely to Make Mental Wreck Of
Subject.

1t Is Likely to Make Mental Wreck Oh
Subject.
Take my advice and don't try TO
brighten a person. said well-knoWn
physician in the New Orleans Times
and Oftentimes irremediable cOnse-
quences follow these foolish antics.
couldn't better impress this fact on
you than by relating story which
has cast shadow over my whole life.
You will have no reason to doubt me
when | tell you that my only sister is
to-day mental wreck because of my
youthful propensity for having fun at
the expense of others. To use a hack
neyed expression, l can truthfully sayl
frightened her out of her senses. That
was thirty years ago, and memory
brings the unfortunate incident as Wv
idly before my mind this evening as
IT it happened only an hour ago |
remember only too well the day l re-
turned home with all the pride of one
who had just been graduated in medi-
cine. During a conversation among
the family circle great deal of what
L had seen as prospective graduate
in medicine was spoken of. The talk
drifted on about dead people and then
about ghosts, all in playful way.
MY sister, who was young wom-
an, full Of courage laughed at the idea
of spooks, and said she would have to
see one and speak to it before she
would ever believe in visitations from
the other world. l was full Of fun
then and would go out of my way for a
laugh at the expense of another. / de-
termined to try her courage concerning
spirits, and what should come to my
mind but the idea of rigging up
skeleton and putting it in the way that
led to her room. Oblivious to every
thought but that of causing good
joke, | imprOvised feshless fright
and fixed it where she would have to
meet 1T. She did meet it, too, and
the sight of it has never left her. We
heard her give one loud scream and
that was all. Rushing to the hallway,
we found her staring at the skeleton
with grin on her face. She could not
move, and was taken away. The best
attention money could give her failed
to benefit her. That same stare and
that same grin with which she met my
piece Of foolishness has.never left her,
and to-day she is in a retreat hope
less mental wreck. That is why I say
the common expression he was fright
ened out of his wits has a truthful
origin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
lsulIy as a CNward,

A Senator from one of the Western
States, who is noted for his intense
seriousness and for the positivemess
Of his opinions, made this dogmatic
declaration in the course of speech
on Imperialism:
'There was never a bully who was
not a coward"
Senator Wolcott politely interrupt
ed and said: eff the Senator will per-
NIT me to correct him, I think his
statement is too sweeping. Has he
forgotten that greatest Of all DULLES,
Benvenuto Cellini?"
The Senator replied gravely: 81
haven't the honor of the gentleman's
acquaintance" and he does not I'M
derstand to this day that the Senat e's
Unsurpassed mirth was not at the
expense Of Senator Wolcott.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
CHANGE FOOD

Some Very Fine Results Follow.
The wrong kind Of food will put the
body In such a diseased condition
that no medicines will cure it. There
is no way but to change food. A man
in Missouri says:
"For two years 1 was troubled so
with my nerves that sometimes 1 was
Frustrated and could hardly ever get
In full month at my work.
MY stomach, back and head would
throb so / could get no rest at night
except by fits and starts, and always
had distressing pains.
II was quite certain the trouble
came from my stomach, but two physi-
clans could not help me and all the
tonics failed, and SO finally 1 turned to
food.
when l had studied up On food and
learned what might be expected from
leaving off meat and the regular food
l had been living on, l felt that
change to Grape-Nuts would be just
what was required, so I went to eat
ing It,
From the start / got stronger and
better until l was we'll again, and
from that time l haven't used a bit
Of medicine for l haven't needed any.
Il am SO much better in every way,
sleep soundly nowadays, and am free
from the bad dreams. Indeed this
food has made such a great change in
me that my wife and daughter have
taken 1t up and we are never without
Grape-Nuts on our table nowadays.
1t IS wonderful sustainer, and we
frequently have nothing else at all but
a saucer Of Grape-Nuts and cream for
breakfast OF supper" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Good food and good rest. These are
the tonics that succeed where all the
bottled TONES andi drugs fail. Ten
days trial Of Grape-Nuts will show
one the road to health, strength and
vigor. There's a reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book. "The Road to Wellville.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

81 didn't do it, your honor"
but. two witnesses here say they
saw you pick his pocket"
"I'll tell you how it was, judge We
were on the car coming home from the
races. I remarked that I wondered
where I was going to get the price of
nights lodging and> this gentleman
replied: You can search me- Well,
searched him. Nothing wrong in
taking man at his word, is there?''
Kansas City Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
SD. 300 in God Coin

Will be paid in prizes to those COM
ing nearest at estimating the paid at
tendance at the st. Louis World
Fair
The above amount is deposited with
the Missouri Trust Company, as per
the official receipt Of the treasurer of
that financial institution and publish
ed in the schedule of prizes announced
elsewhere in this paper. The Worlds
Fair Contest Company. Delmar and
Adelaide avenues, st. Louis, Mo-, are
Offering these prizes and there is nc
doubt of the cash being in bank to pay
the lucky winners. The contest closes
October 18th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
Legal Advice.

Suppose" said the man who was
looking for free information, II should
fall through a defective sidewalk and
sprain my ankle, what would you advise
me to do?"
WELL" replied the lawyer, "I'd advise
you to come to me and plank down $40
as a retainer-then ask me that ques-
ton"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
Unlimited CaDacifv.

Il have brought you poem," said
the long-haired visitor, as he mean
dered into the editorial presence. ut
Is rather lengthy, but ! suppose that
will make no difference.
"None whatever" replied the man
behind the blue pencil. Our waste
basket has no bottom"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

v Miss Whitaker, a prominent
club woman of Savannah, Ga,
tells how she was entirely cured
of ovarian troubles by the use
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
DEAR MRS. PIEKHAM:-I heartily
recommend Lydia e. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound cs Uterine
Tonic and Regulator. I suffered for
four years with Irregularities and
Uterine troubles. No one but those
who have experienced this dreadful
agony can form any idea of the physi-
cal and mental misery those endure
who are thus afflicted. Your Vege-
table Compound cured me within
three months. was fully restored to
health and strength, and now ray
periods are regular and painless.
What blessing it is to be able to
obtain such remedy when SO many
doctors fail to help you. Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is better than any doctor or medicine
/ ever had. Very truly yours, MISS
EASY WHITAKER, GOA 39th St., w.
Savannah, Ga."- $4,000 forfeit If original Of
CboUe letter proung genupeness cannot be produced
The testimonials which we
are constantly publishing from
grateful women prove beyond s.
doubt the power of Lydia n.
Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound
to conquer female Diseases
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
just Like a Man.

.Grouchly-I don't see why you nee
such lot of money for clothes.
Mrs. Grouchly-Why, before we wer
married you said you always liked to Sc
a well-dressed woman.
Grouchly-Yes, but that was before
was called upon to pay the freight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
All Bloshers are Interested.

In another column Of this paper will
he found the advertisement of the phoe
Xix Chair Company, Sheboygan, Wis, in
which arc set forth the merits of the
baby Walking Chair" which will be OF
nterest to all mothers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
To Boston and New England.

Via Michigan Central, "The Niagar
Falls Route" Through sleepers to 'ths
Hub of the Universe" Chicago city
ticket office, 10 Adams street; Contra
Station. 18th street and Park Row.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
An Angry LandIady.

Boarder No. Whats that lout
humping noise in the kitchen?
Boarder No. PITS the landlady ham.
mering the steak and wishing it was the
beef trust.-Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
Proud OF. His craftsmanship.

Magistrate-The evidence clearly
shows that you threw a stone at this
man.
Prisoner-An' the looks of the mar
shows more than that, your honor; il
shows that | hit him.-Scraps
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

We use Piso's Cure for Consumption in
preference to any other cough medicine
Mrs. S. e. Borden, 442 P street, Wash
ington, D. c.. May %. 1901.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

There are two ways to purchase ar
article, one is to have a knowledge O.
the goods, another is to know who
makes 1.-THE Best" The Nati0na'
CasAet Co. make the "The Best
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

Lewis "Single Binder straight SC
cigar, made of extra quality tobacco.
You pay 10c for cigars not SO good
Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

&ngleton-That baby of yours IL Esa>
ting to be quite a big chap. isn't hef
Wedderly-Well. l guess yes. Why,
he gains all of ten pounds an hour when
| have to walk the floor with him nights
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28
A QUICK RECOVERY.

Mrs. c. e. Bumgardner, a Rehecca
ncy Pills for 1t.
Mrs. G. p. Bumga rdner local Off
Ger Of the Rebeccas Of Topeka. Kan,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

A man in earnest fluids means, or, il
he cannot find, creates them.-Chan.
ming.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

India's cotton crop last year was
2,S74,S93 bales of 400 pounds each.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

Room III, SlZ Kansas
avenue, writes: Il
used Doan's Kidney
Pills during the past
year for kidney trou-
BILE and kindred all
ments. ] was suffer
ing from pains in the
back and headaches,
but found after the
use of one box Of the
remedy that the trou-
bles gradually disap-
peared so that before
l had finished a Sec
ond package / was
well. I therefore
heartily endorse your
remedy"
(Signed)
MRS. G. e.
BUMGARDNER.
A FREE TRIAL.
-Milhl1ru ca R11ffa In
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

Mrs. WinsIow.s SOOTHING a7RUP for Children
hing; softens the gums reduces inflammation, 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-28

Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y. For sale by all dealers Price
80 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-01
WEEKLY CROP REPORT.

The weekly crop report to "Dun's Review" from
correspondents OF r. G. Dun & Co. throughout
the United States shows that the leading crops
tinue to make satisfactory progress. In New York
State and Pennsylvania weather conditions are
growth Of oats. Early potatoes show good growth.
In the Middle West corn has generally improved.
In some parts Of Michigan stands uneven. AMI
much replanting is stu necessary. Rain and warm
weather are needed. Wheat is maturing rapidly.
but is thin The crop OF oats promises TO be large
In the Northwest heavy rains have retarded farm
work. but no damage is reported; bright. warm
weather is needed The acreage in fax is reduced.
but conditions fair. and average yield on
the acreage seeded is expected In Missouri wealth
er conditions not good, though wheat IS
continues to grow very fast in the South. In Texas
there have been good rains. and the rapid growth
ana early picking assure less damage from the
boil weevil than last year. The loss IN cotton acre
age on river bottoms in Arkansas will be greater
than early estimates indicated. and other cotton
badly needs cultivation. but heavy rains interfere
Corn is slow and backward and the rainfall
siVe. In Southern Texas and Louisiana the rice
crop has been greatly benefited by good rains and
a large yield IS expected. In Georgia and Atlantic
coast States showers and hot weather help cotton
and conditions excellent Some cases of insect
injury reported from Georgia In Kentucky and
tennessee local rains have helped all crops. The
harvest or wheat Shows superior quality. Setting
or tobacco Is about complete but acreage IS de-
creased There Is a very large increase in acreage
Of sugar beet. in Utah. and the crop is growing
finely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-01
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

The market for outside securities in the early
dealings displayed fair degree of activity, and
prices a rule showed slight Improvement over
Wednesdays final. Toward noon. however. abso-
lutte dUness set in. and continued almost for the
balance OF the session. Seaboard stocks were
strong at 14g9s per cent advance: tho offerings
seemed limited. Interborough Rapid Transit was
active and strong, advancing Is. per Stand
ard Oil rose point Electric Boat preferred sold
up . per cent. but later receded per cent. The
copper stocks were heavy and neglected In the
bond department prices generally strong,
especially Japanese 6s. which rose y per cent on
fair amour. OF trading. NeW-York Central de-
benturc is were up fraction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-01

The Audit Company OF New-York attests the
correctness 81 the company's statements.
In the general balance sheet tho report says that
materials on hand inventoried at present mar
ket prices. and that about 10 per cent of the
amount will be used on cars for which the COM
pany has contracts to build. The payrolls carried
under the head Of liabilities paid on May 20
1904 The following statement OF working capital is
included in the report: Working capital. April So
1903, AS6es,6SS: add surplus earnings for the
ended April 3d. 1904 s. 4s6 SOB: total s5166551; less
expended for permanent improvements and real es-
tate for the year. and included IN property account
s3SS9 working capital. April go 1904 s14 627 156
At the annual meeting OF the stockholders Of the
American Car and Foundry Company. held in Jer
sey City yesterday the retiring board OF directors
reelected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-01
DiUidend Notices.
The Farmers Loan & Trust Co.
rs, is, 20 & 81 William ST.,
New York City.

COUPONS AND DIVIDENDS DUE IN JULY ARA
PAYABLE AT THIS OFFICE ON AND AFTER
july 1sr. 1904 AS FOLLOWS:
A aRs6ifan MasT s STRR e. Go f Mtg
ANDERSON Anderson Ess ERsl9S ss5 Ra@a Company
Akron water Works Company
Bismarck Water supply Company
B Bufsf W caesk RaiiPoaG Company
c eSit9 GIeTx T Water WoaEs eoTnpSny
Consolidated street Ry 60 (MemPhis).
Cortland Il1la Water WORKS Company
Commercial Gable Company.
Consumers Park Brewing Company.
f 6ag,aa tSoa PuR aiMa S comPany
Eyansy HnanaPSi Co. st eos per-
evansville & Terre Haute r. r Co Con Mtg Per
Evansville & Terre Haute r r. Co LIST Cen Mtg
Fl EirI RasG w sqshT Wotss cPmbsny Co
HerEimer. Mohawk. Hon & Frankfort Electric Ran
Ithaca Street Railway Company.
Indiana Block Coal R. R Co called Bonds
jena Sly S1 SaiisaH 8 Indianapolis r
k SoSo@io water Water WORKS COMPANY
Lake La s' Saperi er't isnPentng Co
affo2d o %atfE Fs4 Fstsu 5Rsf Sq %
Noble s Ohio Ohio R R CO Co car car Trust TT3s, o.
M M9Ss ohio ohio + g Go CAR trust n
Mobile & Railroad Company
Nina Cirande consolidated Mining Milling Company
MarksbOro Portland Cement Co
Sew orleans & NoIthsa;s t.9I R sI5,2 c.
Natural Food Company
Omaha Water Company.
Orange County Gas & Electric Company
portsmouth { SUFFOLK Water Company.
Richlnond Beach & railway Company
Rocky Mills.
ST. s. Toqls Sso F 3SSv C2 an Ny.
South Dakota Water Company
ST Louis. Watkins & Gulf Railway Company
Terrs Hauts & Indianapolis Railroad Co.
Temple. Texas. water Works company
Toledo. walhondinE Valley & Ohio R R Co
Urbana water Works Company
Union Stock Yards s Transit Company.
Washington & Columbia River Railway Co.
Warren Water Company
West Side Railroad Company OF Milwaukee
Twin city Rapid Transit Company. dividend pre-
Chattanooga City Water Company.
Detroit. EI!siais Southwestern r R. Co.. dividend
JULY 10. 1904
Joliet & Northern Indiana Railroad Company.
JULY Is. 1904
Louisiana Water Company
Minneapolis. LyndaIe Minnetonka Railway Co. and
St Paul City Railway Company.
Texas Central Railroad Company dividends Preferred ana
Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago S. Louis Ry. Co. dvi-
FTedonia Water Company.
JULY 20 1904
Pekln Water Works Company
JULY 81. 1904
Parsons Water Supply * Power Company
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balance of 1886 Ss5 which is equal 79S per cent
on the common stock. as compared with a similar
balance in the previous OF 165 per cent on the
common stock.
The general balance sheet as Of April 80 shows:
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ASKED. TEX dividend
CHICAGO STOCKS.
FURNISHED by Charles c. Gates Co. Nos. II. 10 and
IS WaIl-st)
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GUARANTEED STOCKS.


FURNISHED by Joseph Walker 6 Sons No 20 Broad-s,,
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and interest.
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BOSTON STOCKS.
CHICAGO STOCKS.

ASKED. TEX dividend.
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ME FEDERAL TREASURY
WASHINGTON. June 5o.-The condition OF the Treas
ury divisions OF issue and redemption. at che be-
ginning OF business to-day as follows:
RESERVE FUND.
s7o6 bullion. .Si5o