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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
SELF.SUPPORTING OLD WOMEN
Gray-Haired GrandnOthers Who Find
Work for Their Feeble Hands.

Gray-Haired GrandmOthers Who Find
Work for Their Feeble Hands.
The little grandmother in clean, stiff
white apron, and gray hair SO smooth
that it seemed to be actually stretched
across her old brow, was more offend
ed than pleased to be told that she was
attractive because she was Old-fash-
Toned. But old-fashioned she certain
ly was, and attractive, too, sitting in
the sunlight of window where few
brave red geraniums were growing, as
she wound ball after ball Of strips of
cloth for rag carpets. In the same
corner of a part Of the building in the
West Side district of New York where
the Charity Organization Society pro-
vides employment for INDECENT women
sat half a dozen others, none of them
as quaint nor as "spick and span" as
the little grandmother, but all of them
just as busy with the raw material for
rag carpets.
And out of this charity work, de-
signed to furnish an opportunity for
earning a little money to women not
strong enough for harder labor, has
grown quite an industry-the making
of rugs. 1t is a curious anomaly that
women who are among the poorest
and most helpless in the whole city are
important in the making Of an article
that is constantly in demand by the
dealers Of the very highest class who
handle this sort of goods.
Remarkably pretty and very service
able are the rugs which are made by
these old women of the West Side, but
I must give credit for that to Mrs.
Vinsdale, who is manager of this part
Of the establishment. The rugs made
here are of the sort that are desired
for the floors of summer cottages, or
for rooms which are fitted with fur
niture of the mission style. They are
woven as rag carpets are, but are
more carefully designed and made Of
better material. The old women have
only part in the making of the rugs,
as the cutting of the cloth and the
dyeing and weaving are done outside.
-Leslie's Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
Coming to the Tunnel

It is most curious fact, though It
may have escaped general attention,
that the approach of train in a tun-
mel may be easily ascertained some Sec
onds before it Is visible to those trav-
cling towards 1t in an opposite direc-
ton. The length Of tunnel Is no OBJ
stacle to the realization of this curl
Gus phenomenon, and compressed air
Is the medium which produces the Pc
culiar underwater" sensation. With
out any warning the drum of the ear is
pneumatically pressed inwards the mo-
ment the locomotive Of the other train
enters the tunnel (Which, for all prac-
teal purposes, is only large tube),
owing to the now limited air-space
Many persons must have noticed this
peculiar feeling in the ears without
giving the matter second thought.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
FaithfnlnesS.

The bulldogs tenacity of grip is pro-
verbal, but he also possesses a grip Of
quite another Sort one which enables
him to stick to his oruers in spite of
untoward circumstances. The Allan
ia Constitution gives an example of a
dogs faithfulness. Stubs master
had gone away for the night and had
left the dog to guard his apartments.
In the evening the house caught fire,
and before the fire engine arrived the
blaze had gained firm hold and little
could be saved. Some of the men dis
covered the dog and tried to coax or
drive him from the room, but Stub
held his post His would-be rescuers
did all they could to tole him out, but
he would not bulge. Warning growls
showed that he would use his teeth if
the men resorted to force, and finally,
in their efforts to save the dog, the
firemen turned two streams Of water
on him. Even this did not dislOdge
him.
The dogs master was found and no.
tilted of the fire. When he reached his
home the roof had fallen in and the
building was a mass of flames. He
gave one clear whistle, and Stub, who
had defied fire and water and all hui
man inducements, bounded out Of the
house, and the next instant was lick
ing the hand which caressed him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
FRUIT Is PACKED IN PEAT.
French Company in Mexico Solves a
Most Difficult Problem.

French Company in Mexico Solves a
Most Difficult Problem.
What is considered a highly impor-
tant discovery has just been made in
the matter Of the shipment Of fruits.
1t is believed that a solution has final
ly been found Of the problem of trans
porting delicate tropical fruits long
distances.
The experiments have been made by
French company, under the auspices
Of the French government. The ship
ments have been made from Guiana
and the island Of Guadeloupe, in the
Lesser Antilles, to France, and the
outcome is declared most satisfac-
tory.
The success of the new system
means much for Mexico, as it would
blaze way for new branch of in
dustry that must be a source of great
riches to the country.
The secret of the new process is the
development Of the fruit in a particu-
lar kind Of peat or turf, that, namely.
which is known as yellow Dutch peat.
Pineapples, bananas, mangoes, sapo-
tas and other delicate fruits have been
taken when in perfectly ripe condi-
ton, enveloped in the fibrous sub
stance, and, after several weeks spent
in transportation, have arrived at
their destination in a perfectly fresh
and sound condition.
Peat, as is known, is vegetable mat
ter more or less decomposed, which
passes by insensible degrees into lig-
mite. The less perfectly decomposed
peat is generally of a brown color,
that which is perfectly decomposed is
often black Now, moist peat, it has
for some time been known, possesses
decided and powerful antiseptic
property. This is ascribed to the pres
ence Of gallo acid and tannia. 1t is
manifested not only in the perfect
preservation of ancient trees and of
leaves, fruits and the like, but some
times even of animal bodies. Thus in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
HON THE BABY SAVED THE SUNBURSI. J

lightful veranda," said Miss Van
Evera.
1T Is pleasant" assented Mrs.
Kingsley, putting her head into the
hall, to hear whether or not the baby
was crying.
1T is really too good Of you, Mrs
Kingsley" continued Miss Knicker
booker. DO you know, they have all
brought lanterns with them, and If we
might hang them about the veranda-
we will not, Of course, give you the
least trouble about it-and then, If we
might have the use Of your kitchen to
prepare the refreshment-just take
possession, you know, and come and
go-like the Arabs, you know-thank
you-it's awfully good Of you"
And they were gone.
Mrs. Kingsley then went to the door
Of the bedroom where her baby lay,
and hearing fretful notes from him, she
entered. Baby still had his back to the
light and his face to the gay curtain
His arms were outstretched and in
motion, and his fingers were in rapid
action, as though driving a screw.
With magic only possessed by her,
the mother quickly composed the
nerves Of her little one, and left him
again with the rubber nipple eagerly
compressed between his toothless
gums. AS she accomplished this she
heard a multitude Of feet and jangle
Of voices on the veranda. and she
fastened down to welcome the storm
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09

A number Of Mexicans with teams,
plows and scrapers are excavating
near Westphalia, claiming to have in
their possession maps and charts show
ing treasure to be buried there to the
amount Of 100000 in Mexican doub-
looms.
They say that the treasure is buried
near what is known as the Bull tank,
and have agreed to pay the owners
Of the land on which they are at work
a certain per cent Of the find for the
privilege Of excavating. This treasure
is said to have been buried during the
Texas and Mexican war. 1t is said a
tradition has existed that large sum
in Mexican doubloons was buried
somewhere on the banks Of Pond
Creek and another that there was
treasure Of considerable amount in
Mexican money buried at some point
along the bank of the Brazos River,
near Marlin.
Many excavations have been made
to locate the buried treasure, both on
Pond Greek and the Brazos River.
These efforts were not only made by
home people, but strangers have gone
in and excavated, among whom were
Mexicans. A few years ago it was no
uncommon thing to see deep holes dug
along the banks of these streams, pre-
sumably by parties in search Of the
lost treasure, but if any money has
ever been found in this manner the
fact is not known.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
ing party and prepare the lower part
Of the house for their entertainment.

Of the house for their entertainment
The veranda was already thrOnged
by chattering party Of young people,
the lawn was strewn with their BIZ
cycles, and Chinese lanterns were be-
ing suspended from the many inviting
scrolls and pendants between the pill
lars. The lower interior Of the cot
tage was quickly lighted and turned
over to the merry-makers, and the
committee on refreshments was given
possession of the kitchen.
1t has been said that when Mrs.
Kingsley laid her baby down the first
time that evening his face was to-
ward the gay curtain. He knew that
after he had sufficiently enjoyed the
bottle, he was expected to close his
eyes in infant slumber for at least an
hour or two, and he intended doing it,;
but just as he was about to begin the
end Of that days consciousness, he
saw the gay curtain move aside, and
young man, dressed in a summer
suit Of light gray, tan shoes, and a
straw hat with a blue ribbon, enter
the room.
The young man stood still, for mo-
ment, near the bed, and looked at the
baby, smiling. The baby dropped the
bottle, and smiled back at the young
man. The young man seemed charm
ed by this, and going around the bed,
sat down on it's edge, and held up a
finger over the baby. The baby turn
ed and grasped it and said:
"Oo-oo-oo."
The young man moved the impris-
oned finger about slowly an instant,
and then released it and went to the
door leading into the hall, and put his
ear to the key-hole. He then eau
tiously opened the door and left it
ajar, and went to the bureau. He
was about to open the drawer, when
motion caught his eye in the glass.
The baby was watching him.
Just then the screen door slammed
| below stairs, and Mrs Kingsley was
on her way up. The young man ran
| to the bedroom door, closed it, and the
baby saw him disappear behind the
gay curtain.
Although the baby had not the pow
er to communicate his vision to his
mother, he knew enough to watch the
gay curtain while he applied himself
to his slumber-producing bottle. His
mother had not gotten downstairs
when the curtain moved again, and
the same young man reappeared. This
time the young man went straight to
| the door and opened 1t, and quickly
stepped to the dresser, opened the
drawer, and actively searched for
something. Presently he took out a
| glass box, removed the cover, drew
kout something which sparkled even in
the dim light Of the room, and which
he stepped to the gas to examine,
turning up the jet little, in order to
do so.
"Oo-oo-oo," said the baby, turning
himself completely about and stretch
ing out his arms as though reaching
for the sparkling gems.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
Still in the Family.

Tom and Frank were the only male
youngsters in the family. Tom, the
elder of the two, one day brought
home an ugly, repulsive-looking dog,
to the great disgust of the female por-
ton of the household.
At length the oldest Of the sisters
persuaded Tom to take the dog back
where he found it, or give it away to
some one, and offered him twopence
for his trouble.
Tom marched off with the animal,
and returned in half an hours time
munching the last Of the toffee he had
bought with the money which his sis
ter had given him.
"Well, Tom, what have you done
with that ugly brute?' was the query
Gave it to Frank" replied Tom,
with his mouth full.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
More Elegant Phrase

Florence never was so annoyed!
The man had no business in the yard
anyway, and when 1 went to the win
dow to see what he was doing he had
the impudence to exclaim, "Massage!'
Gertrude-Fox goodness sake, what
could he havemeant by that?
Florence-Well, Of course he said
rubber" but massage is more ele-
giant, don't you think Boston rran-
script.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09

secretiOns, which were exceedingly va
riable, sometimes excessive and at 9TH
er times scanty. The color was high,
and passages were accompanied with
q scalding sensation. Doan's Kidney
Pills soon regulated the kidney secre-
tions. making their color normal and
banished the inflammation which
caused the scalding sensation. | can
rest WELL my back Is strong and sound
and feel much better in every way"
For sale by all dealers. price SO
cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
ODD
FAvORITES

The Man with the Hoe.
Bowed by the weight of centuries he
leans
Upon his hoe and gazes on the grounl,
The emptiness Of ages in his face
And on his back the burden Of the world.
Who made him dead to rapture and de-
spair.
A thing that grieves not and that never
hopes,
Stolid and stunned, a brother to the OK?
Who loosened and let down this brutal
jaw?
Whose was the hand that slanted back
this brow?
Whose breath blew out the light within
this brain?
Is this the Thing the Lord God made
and gave
To have dominion over sea and land:
TO trace the stars and search the heav-
ems for power;
To feel the passion of Eternity?
Is this the Dream He dreamed who
shaped the suns
And pilared the blue armament with
light?
Down all the stretch Of He'll to its last
gulf
There is no shape more terrible than
this
More tongued with censure of the worlds
blind greed
More filled with signs and portents for
the soul
More fraught with menace to the uni
verse.
What CULTS between him and the sera-
phim!
Slave Of the wheel of labor, what to him
Are Plato and the swing of Pleiades?
What the long reaches of the peaks Of
song,
The rift Of dawn, the reddening Of the
rose?
Through this dread shape the suffering
ages look;
Times tragedy is in that aching stoop;
Through this dread shape humanity be-
trayed,
Plundered, profaned and disinherited
Cries protest to th1Judges of the World.
A protest that is also prophecy.
0 masters, lords and rulers in all lands,
Is this the handiwork you give to God,
This monstrous thing distorted and soul
Quenched?
How will you ever straighten up this
shape;
Touch it again with Immortality;
Give back the upward looking and the
light;
Rebuild in it the music and the dream;
Make right the immemorial infamies,
Perfidious wrongs, immedicable woes?
0 masters, lords and rulers in all lands,
How will the Future reckon with this
Man?
How answer his brute question in that
hour
When whirlwinds of rebellion shake the
world?
How will it be with kingdoms and with
kings
With those who shaped him to the thing
he is
When this dumb Terror shall reply to
God,
After the silence of the centuries?
Edwin Markham.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
A Complaining Wife.

$50 you enjoy hearing your wife
speak in public?"
"Yes," answered Mr.. Meekton; ''lt is
a great comfort to me to hear her de-
scribing faults and difficulties for which
cannot possibly be held responsible"
washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
STATE OF OHIO, Cry OF TOLEDO, :.

FRANK J. CHEiSEY makes oath that he is the
seniorpartner of the firm of f. j, CHENEY & Co,
doing business in the City Of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said frln will pay the
and every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my pres
ence, this 9Th day of December, A. ID. 1886.
} srr A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
UNSEEN.

"And where Is God?" the Doubter asrxd.
IT do not Him anywhere
Behind what creature Is He maske0.
In sea, earth, in clouds, in air p
"Where the violetsr asked the child
II do not them yet know,
Although the winds are blowing wild
They alive beneath the snow"
-ocnahoe's Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
Honest.

Il. r. Employer-So your ancestors
were railroad men. What department
Gid they work?
Small Boy-The rails; they was
Eamps.-Detroit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
Perfectly Respectable.

Mrs. De Fashion-Who is this Mrs.
Newcomer who has moved into the house
next door to you? Is she respectable?
Mrs. De Style-Oh, perfectly. She
married for money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
All Mothers Are Interested.

In another column of this paper will
be found the advertisement Of the Phoe-
nix Chair Company, Sheboygan, Wis, in
which are set forth the merits Of the
"Baby Walking Chair" which will be of
interest to all mothers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption promptly
relieves my little 5-year-old sister Of
Group Miss L. 4. Pearce, % Pilling
street, Brooklyn, N. Y, Oct. 2, 1901.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
Happy Woman.

Mrs. Pare,
wife Of G. E.
Pare, a PROM
inent r e S i
dent Of Glas-
6 0 W, Ky,
says: II was
S u # e / | Il 6
from a COM
plication Of
kidney trou-
bles. Besides
a bad back l
had a great
deal Of trou-
BILE with the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teethng; softens the gums, reduces Inflammation al
lays pain. cures wind collie 25 cents bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09
The Rosary.

The Rosary.
The hours | spent with thee, dear heart,
Are as string Of pearls to me;
count them over, every one apart,
My rosary.
Each hour pearl, each pearl a prayer,
To still a heart in absence wrung:
tell each bead unto the end, and there
A cross is hung.
Oh, memories that bless--and burnt
Oh, barren gairl-and bitter loss.
kiss each bead and strive at last to
learn
To kiss the cross,
Sweetheart,
To kiss the cross.
Robert Cameron Rogers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-09

There are too many big mouths, and
they are eyerw0rked
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04

The owner Of i57o North Market st, q,
q nice brick fat OF rooms up and 4
down. is very anxious to sell. Flats
have bath, gas. water; sewer sidewalk
made. and rented for $50 per year.
This can he bought for $1,000, and
possibly less II a quick offer is made.
See US,
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04

For a man not owning his own home
II he has good health, a little money
and Just makes up his mind Here is
an opportunity: 1919 Vista ave.
is nice 2-story stock-brick, stone
trimmed residence of Z rooms. with
bath; every convenience. and good sta :
bic. Lot is 25xl32. and We can sell IL
on reasonable terms
For H3, 900
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
Flat Building. Page Avenue.

s2ol-3 Page Ave.-Two-story MIL
waukee brick building. containing 30
rooms. divided into modern flats,
each with bath. furnace. etc. The prop
er:y is only a block from Union ave.
,and ia one OF the hest Investments on
this fine brick-paved street: all i'm
provements are made. Lot 5oxlTo.
Rent ........-.--......--.-.$ l,3sO
Price IL, 100
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
So, 90.
CTlN ALL, IRADEnn-N

7
/ have one OF the best corners on this street
for sale: four extra large stores and nine fine
hye-room mats; 4 cafe On the corner. leased to
q brewery; this property is renting at the very
low rentals of 81. 800 per year. and could rent
for much more: owner says sell: chance for
a Spectator.
SOUTHEAST CORNER TWENTIETH AND
CASS AVENUE.
1850 TO- 1850 and liii 10 liiiA y. Twentieth 81. :;
all well-bullt two-story brick buildings. ar
ranged into fats, each family having three
rooms; rent sl.It0 per year: price only $3.50.
GEO. + WASSrKATH GIG Chestnut st.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
$1,000
Fine Flat CheaD.

1855 Arlington Ave.-Two-story buff
brick: rooms and bath upstairs, 8
rooms and bath down: separate Front
Rank furnaces; 3 fine mantels In each
fat. plenty Of closets and gas CRATES:
en- excellent piece Of property. Lot
c5IAxls5.
fehtdIS --.---.--.......-.---- ClV
iIiCe -.-....-....----------- O,DUO
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY FOR
SALE
Manstrath's Bargains

Following Is list of some very choice prop
erty for sale at reduced prices. before sou buy
see me. ] have the choicest properly for sale in
all parts OF the city:
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
NEW ELkI-RlG BARGAIN.

<es7 Cleveland ave-. fine and room fats:
elegant bathruomA an the --latest Style nickel
plated plumbinS good furnaces, gTanitoid
walls; win not need any repairs for the next
I'VE yess; ~ nice M clean n investment f~ someore; G
go a yeer. fhs owner Of same has Instructed
ms TO sell At once Call and Sc me about
cSTS WxNfsTFs HTyJ s,e r,cs.ou, a.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
Granville PIace Residence.

We are Offering q lovely s-roon
brick residence on the northwest cor
uer of Minerva ave. and Granville
place, with fine largo lot. at a very
moderate price. House has reception
hall. bath. furnace and hardwood
floors. The lot is 6ayiis, and the
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
Ends Avenue Flat.

Just Listed. $3.50 Eads Ave.-Hand-
some rock-front fat. that has rooms
and bath on each floor: rock porch,
furnace. hot and cold water. cemented
cellar. laundry, street, sewer and side
walks made. and rented for $50 per
year. Lot 25x1c9.
Price S6,O(O
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04

J555 North Market St-Two-story
fame Of ) rooms and reception hall.
built on brick foundation; has good,
dry cellar, sewer In, city water, gas
IN the street: an attractive little
house. Lot 30xIs3.
Rentals .-...-.....-.-..........- I1S
Price .ti,JU
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
RENT $I.2s9-PEICE 50. C00.

FINE INVESTMENT PROPERTY.
aslo-2SppA -2sGa- A-2sOi-2SolA Benton st. and
frame house fronting on Leinnswel ave: one
family has six ROOMS and bath. and five fam
lilies have four rooms each: this is q weli-huilt
house. and must be seen: each family having
separate cellar. front and rear entrances: bar
gain -
FACING THE FRENCH MARKET.
1iso 5. Fourth st. near Chouteau ave: a
large store the first floor, suitable Tor any
kind Of business. and u nye-rcom fiat upstairs;
also two-story brick in the rear. for two Fam
lies: this Is leasehold and must be sold. at
q bargain: see this to-day: no better location In
the city for store.
GEO. ]. WANsTRATH. eis Chestnut st
NORTHWEST CORNER TWENTY-FIFTH
AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CONTRACT
oRS, ETC.
57ol \. Twenty-nfth st: lot 55xl27 TO an
alley: improved with a three-story stGne-front
residence Of II rooms. bathroom. hot and cold
water. furnace. granItoid laundry. etc: every
thing strictly modern. also in the rear is a
two-story brick stable, SKIS: would be
fine for light manufacturing. carpenter shop,
etc: elevator in same; price $500.
GEO. J. wANSTRATH. els Chestnut st
NEAR HYDE PARK BREWERY.
sI2f5G2iA- A-2Is6-312Gi-5.2s FloTissant ave: lot 20
xi35; all improved with n substantial double
fiat and nire-room residence; this property Is
renting for 81, DO per year and the pfice is
sI4.0c1: anybody wanting a good SAFE. soma
investment that will pay per cent net. see me
GEO. J. W.ANSTRATH. SIG Chestnut st.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04

61ss Clemens Ave.-Three-story bun
brick residence of IL rooms. reception
nall. hardwood floors, furnace, bath
ami every convenience: 2-story frame
carriage-house; also house for coach
man and chicken-Eouse; shrubbery ard
fruit trees in abundance. Lot SixlsS