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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-20

lets glitter and when the full moon rises over the eastern hills a scene of fairyland Is revealed. The Wellington Club House and the home of Million aire Gage are scenes of splendor and the final scene showing the famous Little Church around the corner" du- ring storm, Is very elaborate.
 The dual character of the twin sis ters requires even more rapid changes than those of Rudolph RassendyII in 'The Prisoner of Zenda" After the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-20
..,xhx He Divorced Her"

The road from insufferable wretch edness to estatic happiness, as pie tursd in ~why He Divorced Her. by Will c. Murphy, which will have an inning here at the Bijou Theatre TOT two nights, Monday and Tuesday and Tuesday matinee is strewn with ex- hibitions of all the passions human na- ture Is heir to.
 The old story of unrequited love and the usual clements of heart interest. Is told in a disguise. yet strangely enough. with greater intensity, 1t Is said, than playwrights are accustomed to arrive at, in trying to arouse the sentiments in that direction.
 Such an achievement in drama prep aration, must be highly respected by those who have had a surfeit of the conventional kind of so-called stage sensations However. the author of why He Divorced Her." has taken his cue from an actual occasion and moulds the scenes of his successful play into such shape as admits of fine elaboration, thereby affording series of courageous innovations, scenically and otherwise.
 There are quite enough thrills and a plentitude of fascinating features to | give this composition the most wei come standing in the good favor of
 
 sufficient quantity of argument for ser ious reflection, at the same time, the fine passages have been permitted to alternate with judicious care.
 Thus 1t will he understood that Why He Divorced Her." makes a de- serving bid for popular approval In framing the plot of intrigue and ! reward, all the human emotions have been delicately touched upon with the object of making entirely clear the clements of discord and the deep laid schemes of villoiny which were brought to light in the proceedings of the celebrated Violet Bride" divorce case, upon which the scenes and inci- dents employed In this play were reared.
 A woman's wit and utter defiance, in a struggle to free herself from a life of misery her splendid indication. and ultimate arrival at a stage of com plete happiness, while battling against the many obstacles that beset a path leading to victory over her enemies are impressive points taken advantage of by the author with consumate skill and with regard for convincing pur- poses.
 From all accounts, "Why he Di- vorced Her" is a real great play, one that needs not fear honest criticism and therefore it's engagement here will be looked upon with general satisfac- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-20
"At Cripple Creek.


 new Melodrama of the mountains of Colorado Hal Reid's masterpiece, sAt Cripple Creek" is booked for an en- gagement at the Montgomery Theatre Tuesday night.
 This play deals with life in the Rocky Mountains and the characters include miners, Indians. half breeds and hardy westeners, with novelty in the way of grl from the New England States. Several types, new to the stage are introduced and clever character drawing is said to contribute one of the most commendable features of the play.
 The first act takes place in the saloon of Martin Mason, called the "Temple of David" Act second shows Joe May fields cabin at Rift Canyon. In act third the scene discloses the interior of a mine known as the Last Dol lar" claim. Here occurs one of the most novel and effective scenes that fouHth and last act Is laid in Joes new | home at Cripple Creek upon the occas- ion of this marriage. At Cripple Creek is climaticaliy built and full of tender heart interest balanced by flashes of brilliant humor and quaint comedy. The company employed to exploit | this piece has been selected with the utmost care, and each member of the cast Is peculiarly fitted for his or her part.
 Hal Reids thrilling new melodrama is full of fire and spirit. Hermann, Wednesday. Hermann, the great, and his com pany of entertainers comes to the | Montgomery Theatre Wednesda night. with the biggest entertainment of magical novelties that he has ever pre- | sented.
 His effeorts this year far surpass all his previous endeavors. and that is in- deed, saying a great deal. as for the past seven seasons he has been an- nually, which has not its equal an organ ization. which has not its equal on four | continents.
 Chief among his new creations is the Famous Hindoo Basket Mystery, per formed in America for the first time, this season. In presenting this illus ion. Hermann is assisted by Prince Mohamed Khran. a native Hindoo of Bombay. India. This trick was pre- sented for four consecutive weeks in New York city. and was pronounced by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-20
BTJoU THEATRE.

Monday and Tuesday Nights and Tuesday Matinee--~Why He Divorced HeF.o
 Thnrsday, Friday and Saturday nlxhts, with mstinees Thursday and safuraay--AThe Two Little Watfs."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-20
MONTGOMERY THEATRE.

Tuesday Night-"At Cripple Creek" Wednesday Night--Herrmann. 1hhrsday, Matinee and Nishf-''rhe Burgomaster."
 Friday Night-Helen Grantly in "Her Lord and Master.r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-20

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect il.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or COMMON lass with your
water aud let it stand twenty-four ours ;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
WISDOM OF NCvELISTS.


It is mostly the women who are the
gamesters, the men only the cards.
Thomas Hardy. =, 4 =
Cynicism is merely the art Of seeing
things as they are instead Of as they
ought to be.-Robert Hichens.
There is no. man SO much at the
mercy OF his own vanity as he who en-
joys "a limited notoriety.-Seton Merri-
man. @
A wise man reduces his affairs to a
minimum and his interests in the af-
fairs of his neighbors to less.-SetOn
Merriman.
1t is his sweetheart a man should be
particular about. Once he settles down,
it does not much matter whom he
marries-J M. Barrie.
Good finance is knowing how to util-
ize the fullness of other peoples peck
cts without revealing the emptiness of
ones Own.-Richard Bagot.
A person who can't argue is like a
person who can't chew. He swallows
the facts of life unprepared for diges-
tion.-Sara Jeanette Duncan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
THE FIRE WAS CLOSING IN.

Eurowie opal mines, which are owned
by Mr. f. j. Mars, one OF the wealth.
lest of the Australian magnates.
''When / reached the mines l no.
ticed that a great quantity Of timber
was used about the place, and, not
having seen any suitable wood in the
vicinity, | asked whence it came. Mr..
Mars told me that he had some large
timber limits about fifteen miles
away, and when l inquired how. they
got the timber to the mines | was in
formed that it all came down fume,
or water race, as it was almost impOs-
sible to construct road through such
country.
'The fume runs over hills, through
valleys and around mountains and is in
places seventy feet high. The highest
point above the plain is $500 feet. AS
the crow flies the hume is seven miles
in length The twists and turns make
up the other eight miles of it's course.
The fall, was told, is 1000 feet in fif-
teen miles, and the sharpest fall is
three feet in six The water is supplied
by two reservoirs.
"a proposal from Mr.. Mars that we
should visit the source of this fiume
met with ready response, and, horses
being supplied, we found ourselves aft
er a circuitous ride Of three hours over
rough ground we'll within the timber
limits After observing the method of
cutting and launching the timber on its
journey down the chute we sat down to
typical Australian bush dinner, after
which we started making our farewells
prepare tory to the return journey to
the mines.
''Suddenly, however, our attention
was arrested by the peculiar density
and foglike appearance of the atmos-
phere few miles away. Instantly the
camp was in a commotion, for the eX-
perienced eyes of the timber cutters de-
tected that most dreaded of Australian
scourgeS, a bush fire.
my friend and l wanted to return
Immediately, but Mr.. Mars laughed de
risively, telling us that the fire in its
onward course would pass directly over
the track which we must traverse, and
III consequence Jul lives "OOHNt OS JSOI'
ardiZed.
'After an anxious consultation we at
length persuaded Mr.. Mars, much
against his will, to make a dash for
home, trusting to get through the belt
of timber before the flames reached the
road.
Mounting our horses, we started of
at a hard gallop and soon felt the eff
fects of the approaching fire. The at
mosphere was hot and oppressive. the
air was filled with smoke, and away
behind and on either side sounded an
ominous cracking and a subdued roar
ing as the flames ate their way onward.
"After galloping a few miles at our
best pace / saw that our self imposed
task was hopeless. The fire was stead
lily outfanking us and gaining upon u:,
in its ineXorable march across the for.
est To proceed meant counting GER
tain death. Mars evidently thought
the same, for he drew rein, eXclaiming
that to proceed farther by road was
hopeless.
eve were now within short dig
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
A Miraculous Recovery.

Seemingly miraculous recoveries oc-
cur with the same frequency now as
in bygone days, judging from the eX-
perience of a Swedish gardener who
While attempting to rescue a compan-
ion who had fallen into the water I'M
der the ice had the misfortune to fall
in himself and was drowned. A search
was made for the body, but sixteen
hours elapsed before it was found.
When discovered it was in an upright
position, with the feet resting upon the
ground. On being drawn up the body
was wrapped closely in wooden cloths
md speedily removed to a warm place.
where it was rubbed and rolled about
for some time. Spirits were then adj
ministered, and by these means the
man was restored to life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
The Vote was a Failure.

The worthy Sunday school superin~
tendent was illustrating the text,
whatsoever a man soweth that shall
he also reap"
Superintendent | want to raise a
crop of turnips what sort Of seed must
I SOW?
Children-Turnip seed.
superintendent | want to raise a
crop of tomatoes what kind Of seed
must | sow?
Children-Tomato seed.
Superintendent-Ve good. Now, il
you want to raise a crop of good man
hood what kind of seed must you SOW?
And an observer who kept tally re-
ported that the school Oh test vote was
a tie between turnipi seed and tomato
seed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
ANIMALS NEVER IDLE.
They Manage to Keep Very Busy
without Doing Very Much.

without Doing Very Much.
How i, it that birds and beasts man
age to pass through life without sue
cumbng to ennui, or, at least, without
being bored nearly to death? Animals,
as a rule do not loaf 1t is not thus
that they solve the problem. Loating is
an art which but few living creatures
understand. Lizards, crocodiles and
chaprassis arc the greatest authorities
on the subject. Animals have acquired
the knack of making much ado about
nothing; they have learned 10 be very
busy without doing anything. This ac-
complshment obviously differs from
that of loafing. 1t is one which ami
mails have brought to perfection and
of which many human beings, chiefly
women, are very able opponents. There
is overhel ID a wasp busfly exploring
the holes in the trunk Of Il tree. Why
he does is he probably does not know:
he has no time to stop and think. lie
is quite content to explore away as
though his life depended upon it. Five
times within the last six minutes he
HIS IliluICly luopCClCu CNCly poAI AoAA
of the same hole. All his labor is use
less, in sense; without it, however,
the wasp would in all probability die
Of ennui The wasp is not an isolated
case Most animals are experts at fr1t-
tering away time; they spend much
of their lives in actively doing nothing
Watch a canary in cage. He hops
1lAtxx fvu0
perches as though he was paid by the
distance for doing SO. Look at a butter
fly. It leads an aimleSS existence. New
ertheless it is always busy. A bee
probably visits twenty times as many
flowers in the day as butterfly; for
all that the butterfly is always on the
move.
When speaking of the swift notice
how long it took to find the materials
for it's nest, how it went afar off to
seek that which was at it's feet. This,
although the result of stupidity, is
doubtless a blessing to the bird Nest
building affords great pleasure to the
bird-the more protracted the amuse-
ment the better for the architect. The
squirrel labors from early morn till
late eve laying up a store of nuts
When one storehouse is full, the indus
trious animal opens another and then
proceeds to forget the existence Of the
first. Lastly, animals spend no incon-
siderable portion of the day in play.
Nearly all the higher animals indulge
in play; some go SO far as to play reg
ular games.-Times Of India
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09

lance of the first of the water wheel
reservoirs that provide the fume with
water and our leader informed us that
our ONLY chance of escape, and that
desperate one, was to reach the reSer-
volr and thence travel to the mines by
water via the fiume. The proposal did
not convey very much to us, but we
set spurs to our animals and headed
for the reservoir
AS we approached it the air became
sitting, and l knew that we should
have to utilize all our energy and wits
in order to save ourselves. On reach
ing the reservoir our painting horses
were liberated and their heads pointed
toward the timber camp. We could
do nothing else for them. Then we
turned our attention to the fiume, and
for the first time the nature of the
journey before us came home to me.
From some hiding place boat was
produced, V shaped thing. 1t ia
pered to point in front, but was more
or less open at the back.
81 looked at the fiume Owing to the
heavy gradient the water was dashing
down at tremendous pace, and l do
not mind admitting that my heart fail
ed me. Behind us was that sea of fire,
advancing to engulf us, and the pros
pect in front seemed only death in an
other form.
''TO reassure us Mars himself step
ped into the boat, and then my cour-
age returned. If man worth a mil
lion was prepared to risk his life, 1
thought I could afford to risk my less
valuable self. So Dogerty and 1 got
in, the rope was cast off, and with
wild rush we were off.
''The terrors of that awful ride will
never be effaced from the memory Of at
least one of the party At the start we
went at the rate Of about twenty miles
an hour, borne along like cork on the
surface of the water. At the heaviest
grades the water came in SO furiously
in front that it was impossible to see
where we were going or what was
ahead of us, but when the grade was
light and we travelled more slowly the
view over the forests and hills was de-
lightful, although at times awe inspir
ing.
'It seemed hours before we reached
the most dangerous part of the fume,
where, Mars informed us, the fume
had nearly forty-five degrees of inclina-
ton. 1t was here, if anywhere, that the
fire would cut us off. The suspense as
we approached it was terrible. The
flames and smoke seemed all around
us. licking at the woodwork and eddy
ing over the swirling water as we
dashed onward apparently to our doom.
'The roar of the flames was getting
nearer every second, and already redhot
ashes and burning leaves were drop
ping all around us. Mountains passed
ike visions and shadows and it was
with difficulty we could draw breath,
huddled there in the boat, .clutcIing it
desperately, every now and then blind
ed and 'drenched with showers of spray.
Another minute and we had reached
the danger zone: We were fairly sur
rounded by fire sweeping across the
fume. circling round the blackened
woodwork and cracking furiously
among the trestles. Should we get
through safely or had the stout timbers
already succumbed to the flames? Mars
sang out to us to crouch low and hold
our breath. There was a moment of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09

In South America there is a small
fish that not only attacks its fellows of
the sea and river, but is greatly dread
ed by the natives, who durl1g certain
seasons have to ford the streams in
which the carbitos are found. Bathers
are often attacked by them, the sharp,
chisel shaped teeth taking bit from
the flesh wherever they attack. They
are perfect scavengers, eating the ami
mails that float down the river-dead or
alive
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
Racing
Witt Fire
Account Of a THRILLING
Voyage Dosv1 q Burn
ing Wafer FIume.
HosO a Party of Three. Henmed
In BY q Flaming Forest.
Made a CerritIe Jour
neY Just In Oin1e.

ga fifteen mile ride down a burning
fire was not one of the things l con-
templated when | set out on visit to
Eurowie, away in the unpopular re-
gions OF central New South Wales,
Australia" said Mr.. H. I. Silverton of
Broken Hill, n S. W., describing a
terrible adventure he recently expert
enced
'My chum, Mr. w. j. DOgerty, a
we'll known Australian bush mail con-
tractor, and had arranged to visit the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
A Difficult Mix.

Horace says, 'Mingle a little folly
with your wisdom
eyes, that's easy enough. But it's an
other matter when it comes to min
Cling little wisdom with your folly"
Chicago Record Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09

Mrs Pretty-Isn't it strange? Mrs.
Beauti has not put on mourning for
her husband.
Mr.. Pretty-I understand that her
late husband particularly requested
that she should not.
Mrs. Pretty-The brute! / suppose
he knew how lovely she would look in
it.-Pick-M e-Up.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09

absolute agony, a nightmare Of flame
and smoke and horror, and we were
through the seething mass, and the
blazing area was left behind.
Not much remains to be said. We
reached the end of the fiume in safety,
to the vast wonderment Of the timber
men. We were thoroughly drenched
and were helped out of the boat more
dead than alive
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
Not AIwnyS So.

Tess-So you've broken with him?
Jess-Yes. He was entirely too hard
to please.
Tess-Gracious. How he must have
changed since he proposed to you!-
Philadelphia Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09

also convincing proof that the kidneys
aud bladder are out of order.
What To Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge SO
often expressed, chat Dir. Kllmer' S
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fu1flls every wish in curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
II corrects inability to hold water
and sca1ding pain in passing it, or BAD
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcornes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
during the day. and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp.Scot
IS soon realized 1t stands the highest
FOR it's wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need a nedlcire
YOU should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in ffty-cent and one-dollar sizes;
You may have sample bottle
book that tells ali EsE-
about it, both sent free
by mail. Address DR.. :|Sii:ssz
Ki1mer & Co., Bing .s'=s I@.z@
ha1nton, N. Y. When Home Of swamp-Root
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and
the address, Binghamton, n. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09

a sedimentor set
Ting indicatesan
unhealthy con-
dition of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble /; too
frequent desire
to pass it or pain
in the back is
The daily Alaskan., 1904-10-19
YOUR CHANCE Here Is an Opportunity of a
 Life Time

A new horseshoe lunch counter and four new boxes have been added 10 the Board of Trade restaurant. A plate glass front and faimily entrance have been put in and all is now in iirst-claSS shape. Heating stoves and cash reg is'er will go with the lease in addition to the furniture and property hereto fore advertised.
 Remember, this property goes ac S25 per month on a two or three-yesr lease.
 This rental includes both floors of the building, the chicken house and yard, store room, ice boxes, large and small, French range and some kitchen furni- ture, dining room furniture, including tables, chairs, s7O0 worth of dishes and linen, and many other accessories.
 The dining room floor is covered with linoleum and the upper floor, which would make excellent living apart ments, Is carpeted.
 If the range is too large, another to suit the tenant will be put iu.
 Write or call on Lee Guthrie. lmo Skagway, Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-10-19
"S4Il0R BILL"
 IN NEW ROLF

Sailor Bill" Partridge, widely known in the north through hi, coz naction with a number of mining enter prissS, is now maintaining a luxurious suite of office chambers at London Wall, which so he writes to an scquiut- Ance in SkAgwaY, he visits three times a week. The balance of Mir. Par tridge's time is employed in superin- tending the business oi the Grand Hotel at Leigh on-Ses, in Essex, and of which he is the proprietor.
 The bill of fare of Mir. Par ridges hOstslery is very entertaining litera- ture The picture of the house on the front page is very imposing. Above tho cut Is smblazOned; Under the Pa troIsge Of the Marquis S Marchioaess Queensbury, the Earl of OnsloS & The Hon. Rupert & Lady Gui 4t Ss- !" Beneath the picture is boldly printed: "W. J. Partridge" Late of all the principal goldfields of the world-)
The daily Alaskan., 1904-10-19
Could Not be Better

The uniform success of Chambsrllin's Colic, Cholera and D,srrhoea Remedy has won for 1t 8 wide reputation and many people throughout the country will ,gree with Mir. Chss. w. Madison, of Milford, Vs., who says, It works like magic, and Is the best preparation know of. IL couldn't be any better" He had serious attack ofdysentery and was ad- vised to try a bottle ot this remedy, which be did, with the result Ihtt i'm mediate relief was obtained. For sale by Kelly Drug Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-10-19
Govsrnsd By CommIsaIon

James F. Macdonald, lately mayor of Dawson, and Johu L. TimminS and A. LalAnde have been named by Governor Congdon sn advisory board or commis- sion % the governor.
 The commission is 10 advise the gov ernor in handling of municipal affairs. As now constituted the commission hes no authority, and simply can advise. The commission is regarded as neces- sary % account of the diseontinuation of the Dawson municipal government.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-10-19
SehwatkA Ovsrduo

The last Dawson News to arrive from the interior, says the Sehwstka. which Capt. c. F. Peabody and C. w. Thebo are taking from Puget sound to the Yukon river for the purpose of operAt- Ing in the Panama trade was 10 dAyS ossr due at St. Michael, after allowing her what was regarded as the maxi mum time required to make the trip from the sound 70 the mouth of the Yu- kOn. Some unesSineSs was felt on her account.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-10-19
New Music at Pack Train

The Pack Train saloon has just re- eeived 50 new records for its excellent photograph and the largest horn that ever came to Alaska. There will be a grand concert at that place tonight The latest songs and the latest instru- mental selections will be given.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-10-19
Pri.ousru Work at KstOAIhan

SkagWsy has con'luded to put otfen- ders convicted and sentenced tO jail for violation of city ordinances toprodtabls use. It will make them work out the fines they are unable or refuse to pay. Ketchikan is doing that now, and will lb it some more. -Ketehikan Jour al.