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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21
MYSTERIOUS TRAPDOOR.
Strange Story of a Subterranean Pas
sage from Mrs. Siddous, House.

strange Story of Subterranean Pas
sage from Mrs. Siddons' House.
Upper Baker street has got a mys-
terry. A discovery has been made in
the ruins of the house of the famous
Sarah Siddons, which it is thought may
lead TO the disclosure of a subter-
ranean passage from q remote cellar
OF the great actress house to desti-
nation unknown
In the course Of the demolition Of
the building, in connection with the
Baker Street & Waterloo Railway op-
eratlons, an iron trap door was found
in the basement. A few blows of a
sledge hammer smashed it, revealing
pit about three by two feet, resem-
bling the manhole to a sewer.
The pit is brick-lined, and iron hand
holds are fixed in the walls. The depth
is probably twelve to fourteen feet,
but no one has as yet ventured down.
Investigations are to be resumed in
about week.
The startling part of the discovery is
InaI BAKER street has always SedulOuS-
~ nursed tradition that there exists
a subterranean passage from Mrs. Sid
dons' house to one of the houses oppo-
site. The story runs that George w.,
while Prince Regent, used to pay sur
reptitiOus visits to the mysterious
"house opposite" by means Of an IN
dergrOund tunnel.
1t must be borne in mind, however,
that when Mrs Siddons took the lease
Of the house in Upper Baker street
she was 81, and the prince regent
was 55.
incidentally, 1t Is curious to recall
that illusions to supposed subter-
ranean passage In Baker street were
made in the celebrated Duce case
London Daily Mail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

When you talk about being the worlds
leader in any one thing you have estab-
lished a wonderful standard Of COMPARE
son. Nothing could be greater and in
this day of tremendous competition it
means more than you can really grasp
without study to say ''the greatest in the
world" Particularly is this true of a
medicine and it is such a strong testi-
monial of great merit that we cannot
help but express our satisfaction to learn
that CASCAKEIS has, to-day, the larg-
est sale of any similar medicines in the
world. In obtaining this, judicious news
paper advertising has played very i'm
portant part, but all the advertising and
push and energy would have counted for
naught unless CASCARETS had the
merit and would do all that's claimed for
them. Nothing has ever attained such
Over ten million boxes a year and the
demand is growing rapidly, because the
people take them, like them, they are
cured and they recommend them to their
friends
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21
"A Dual Dentist.

Her wisdom tooth bothered her and
she went to DR.. X, whose office is in
an upper West Side cross street, says
a New York paper. His charge was
most reasonable.
A few days later, one of her molars
ached. She was told that DR.. @. was
the best dental surgeons in the street.
DR.. Q.s office is in the same black as
DR.. KS, but handsomer in. it's appoint
ments. 1t was in an elevator apart
ment house. DR.. Y. contented himself
with modest ground floor fiat.
DR.. @. was out, but would be back
in half an hour. She waited.
CAT your service, madam" said a
familiar voice, and, looking up, she
saw DR.. X. standing in the open door.
"Are you DR.. @. or DR.. X.?" she
asked.
''Dr O., madam" he replied.
When he had finished she went over
to DR.. KS office, resolved to fathom
the mystery. He also was out, but
again she waited, and in few minutes
in walked DIR. Q.
MADAM" he explained, II have two
offices. In one l cater to the higher
class of patronage. In the other, as
you know, | do work cheaply."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

SOOO TepuIdLlOu
and 9 t q n d | n &,
w r / t e g: ST ! v 9
years ago I was
suffering so with
my back and kid
neys that l often
had to lay off. The
kidney secretions
were unnatural,
my legs and stom-
ach were swollen,
and l had no ap.
petite. When doc.
tors failed to help
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21
What Did He Mean?

Meeker-Ah, good morning, Mr.. En-
peck.
Enpeck-Good morning, sir.
Meeker-How is Mrs. Enpeck this
morning?
Enpeck-The doctor tells me she is
almost at DEATHS door, and / am very
much afraid he won't be able to pull her
through.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

; A lake containing fresh water on top
and salt water at the bottom has been
discovered on Kildin Island, Lapland.
The lake rises and falls with the tide,
and the salt water evidently comes from
the sea by an underground channel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21
HAD TO GIVE UP.

Suffered Agonies from Kidney Disor-
ders Until Cured by Doan's Kidney
Pills.
George w. Renoff, Of 1858 North
18th street, Philadelphia, Pa, man Of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

You are not expected to know values
of funeral goods, but if you know that
the National CaSket Co. make "The
Best" you should ask the Undertaken
to furnish that kind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

1 have used Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton with good results. 1t Is all right
John w. Henry, Box GAP, Fostoria, Ohio,
Oct. 4. 1901.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

me 1 began using Doan's Kidney
Pills and improved until my back was
strong and my appetite returned. Dur
ing the four years since stopped US
ing them 1 have enjoyed excellent
health. The cure was permanent"
(Signed) GEORGE w. REMOTE.
A FREE TRIAL.-Addres Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Sold by all
dealers; price SO cents per box.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

Nothing in the world is more naughty
than man of moderate capacity when
once raised to power.-W essenburg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

No man feels at ease while carrying
a bundle on the street that his wife
tied up.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

A man often boasts of ancestors who
would probably be ashamed to recog-
nize him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

Ever remark how a livery horse IA.
yorS himself
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

England's bill for sugar to make into
sweets is 100000 every week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

Mra Wins1ow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething softens the gums, reduces Inflammation, Al
lays pain. cures wind collie. Is cents bottle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-09-21

She Used Smokeless Powder.
Fred-That's a peculiar ring you are
wearing. Has it history?
Bess-Yes; it's war relic.
Fred-Indeed! Tell me about it, pray
Bess-Oh, there isn't much to tell.
won it in my first engagement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
BRITISH 4RNT REFORM.
The Var Secretary Makes HIS
Long Erpected Statement.

London. July 14-war Secretary Arnold
Forster made his long promised statement on
his proposed reform OF the army when the
House OF Commons went into COMMITTEES this
afternoon on the vote for the War Oface The
Secretary said that he did not propose TO touch
che militia as public opinion was not ripe there
Tor, neither would The royal artillery be de-
creased nor the number OF cavalry regiments Be
reduced He proposed 10 reduce the regular in
fantry forces by fourteen battalions leaving
forty or fifty battalions for home service, after
providing for India and the colonies.
The army would be divided into two parts A
certain number OF battaIions would be kept az
home. These would De reduced to 500 men.
400 OF whom would be enlisted for two years
service and would afterward enter the reserve
for six years These would be in reality terri
toriaI battaIous and the object OF the short
service system would be 20 build up the reserve.
The volunteer establishment would be reduced
70 10000 men. and much larger grants would
be made. so as 10 make the volunteers an s1fec-
tive force
From 5000 70 1900 regular troops would
be kept 81 Aldershot. ready 70 take the field
a lighting force. Provision would be made for
a permanent garrison Of 21,50O men IN South
Africa
1t appears that Mr.. Arnold Forster's pro-
posaI would result IN a decrease OF :, 761 men
leaving total force Of %. 900 and decrease IN
expenditure OF S2.450.0s0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15

following that expedition. Krdger's left leg was
broken at the knee by the upsetting Of a cart. He
was lame ever after a result OF that accident
Nj KRUGER visited England in 1Sss when he was
sent there as a delegate from the TransvaaI He
travelled in Holland and Germany the next year
He had been made President Of the TransvaaI Re-
public IN ls92 was Og confirmed once in 1888 and
ending with his retirement to Europe in wartime
with England and among them we're The neroTfa-
tons OF the convention Of 1854 the various dealings
field and consequent thrush OF foreign settlers the
visits OF Sir Henry Loch, thC British High Com
Iluanders by the establishment of the Second
uent" and the jameson raid Of 1855 the Quarrel
With and dismissal OF Chief Justice Kotze. the
BloemfonteIu Conference of May 1899 and neg0-
tations with the British Colonial Office Then
Before the war the most conspicuous episode Of
Rutgers life was the anticipating and TepeIling
At JohannesbDrg h. 1rnTnisfn TeforTTs to- pea re
suppressed the kilograms OF friends who warned
Jameson To go slow, timed the famous ride
and poiishsd jameson of Wien he got him A.
eTcy For T Tb r Tep # 9er
hooters have been well treated. though We have
defence Of dearly bought independenCe.'
Mrs. kruger. OF Tanta sauna as she was
tain tain Termisson ~ for ErrAT - return 10 south
oath and remained in their homes. MI Kruger
Dom Paul" himself as President. received $50 900
annual salary ana s. coo a year as coffee money,
Africa: although she always wore black silk ii
was said that the Presidents household lived on
the coffee money and saved the salary. The
KRUGER private fortune estimated al S25.p5lotO
the time Of the
When Kruger came 70 France as refugee in
1900 ne was received enthusiastically and cheered
whenever he appeared the streets He landed
al Marseilles on November %. the very day the
Beers were routed with heavy loss at WodeT-
span. His journey from Marseilles TO Paris called
forth enthusiasm far exceeding in intensity
anything seen in that country for many years
Il threw into the shade the receptions accorGeu 20
General Boulanger during his transient popularity
II was deeper and more spontaneous than the OVa-
ticus given 10 Admiral Avelan, 10 the Emperor OF
Russia even 10 M2rchand after F'ashoda
Mr. kruger went TO The Hague, where he was
enthusiastically received on Decembe o, 1870
Later he made his home in Utrecht Up 10 his Ia s.
DAYS there. however. there decline in his
popularity. although he lived in seclusiOn and was
seldom seen outside his villa in that small factory
town. He was surrounded by swarm or rel
atives and BOer eXiles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
LEwIsoHN LIKELY TO GET A STAY
Gambling Fraternity Not Cheerful Over the
Decision Of the AppeIIate Division

There Is little likelihood that Jesse Lewisohn viii
go 10 prison a result OF the decision OF the Ap-
peTate Divinon or Tuesday that he was guilty OF
contempt IN refusing to answer questions IN Dis
trict Attorney Jeroules proceedings against Rich
ard Garfield. The order in the case has not been
fled. and. when II Is, Lewisohns attorney will ask
for stay. pending appeal TO higher court. In
view OF the divided opinion OF the judges who
stood three TO two, there Is little doubt that the
court viii grant such stay. The District Attor-
ney's Office viii make in the case unit! it
up in court Monday or Tuesday.
The gambling fraternity Is not cheerful over the
decision In spite OF the fact that Mr.. Jerome had
only q majority Of one. II IS pointed out that
neither OF the dissenting justices finds fault with
the general principles of the law forcing patrons Of
sorts they visit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
B4BCOCK SEES SUCCESS
Thinks Wisconsin SAFE Parker
Message a Boomerang.
lFRoX THE TRIBUNE BUREAU


Washington. July 14.-Representative 7 "
Ba5cock. chairman Of the Republican Congress
slonaI Committee. came 10 Washington to-day
and viii remain here until Saturday. when he
VIII 60 70 New-York Mr.. Babcock IS highly
pleased with the outlook for Republican success
both Of the national and Congress tickets He
said this afternoon:
Republican prospects were never better IN any
campaign than now. The talk that there is
danger Of losing Wisconsin 10 the national ticket
because OF The La Toilette disturbances Is with
out the slightest foundation. Both factions have
chosen the same Presidential electors. There can
6e only one set or republican electors for the
State. Sc matter how the La Toilette people
may vote as 10 local Offices they can vote only
Tor the Republican electors.
People in the East cannot realize how strong
Roosevelt is IL the West He is especially strong
IL Wisconsin. IN no other State OF the Union Is
the President more popular. The people of Wis
consin VIII vote FOR him regardless Of local con-
citons or local tickets. They want 70 vote for
nm. ana viii place their ballots where they
know they viii count for the President
The Republican National Committee and the
Congress Committee viii cooperate this fall in
giving Wisconsin one OF the best speaking cam
paigns the State has ever had We win have
many OF the prominent men OF the party In the
State from tine 70 time in the latter part Of the
contest
cannot see where the Democrats hope to gain
any Congress districts There is no weakness at
any place along the line.
AIr. Babcock will remain in New-York most OF
the time between now ard next November
there Later ne wiz go TO Wisconsin for a
few weeks 70 look after local conditions there
and 70 that all is well in mis- own district.
Being one Of the most prominent members OF
the 'Stalwarts," Mr.. BabcOck VIII be vigorously
attacked by the La Toilette faction. Asked his
opinion Of the recent Democratic gathering at
St Louis, Mr.. Babcock said:
The ST Louis convention and the ST. Louis
platform are both erninently satisfactory from
the Republican point Of view. The Democrats
could not have done better for US II they had
tried"
DO you consider that the Parker telegram
had any material effect upon the sttuation?'
Mr.. Babcock was asked.
"Unquestionably II had g telling effect" he
replied. 1T aroused the Ire of the convention
as nothing else had done Il IS true this tenn
pestuoUs feeling was temporarily smOothed over,
/ but Il the real feeling OF the delegates and
Il viii break forth anew. Mr. Bryan clearly
expressed the situation in the Interview given
out yesterday. He says the delegates and the
convention were buncoed, and everything points
TO the fact that such was actually the case. The
telegrsr VIII work more harm TO the Demo-
cratic party than good.
Looking al the matter from every point Of
view cannot see where the Democrats expect
10 make any gains either for the national ticket
or IN the fight for the House"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
TO TEST LOCAL OPTION LAW.
Constitutionality Of New Cleveland Enact
ment Questioned

Cleveland. July I4-Ths saIoonkeepers Of TINS
city in the person q one oc their number. have
begun a suit 70 test The consrrurlonaltry OF the
Brec-ock local option law. which was passed AT
the last session or the state legislature The law
gives the residents OF any portion ot the city the
right 20 cal election and vote upon the sxpUl-
sion or retention OF saloons within ten district IN
the dozen more elections had n this city thus
far n conformity that law, tbs -drys' have
wo- : surprisingly large majority.
To-day Judge Baocock granted temporary -
strainlrE order 70 Carl Z Dielz. saloonkseDer.
whose Place OF business IS within district voted
dry" few DAYS ago. The city clerk IS ecJoined
from pronEl gazing re result OF the election, thus
nu-lieying It's outcome until the court mas passed
conditions OF the law saloons must close al Jhs
end thirty DAYS after an election which has de-
ci,led against their presence.
The petition CILeS NUMBER or reasons for hold
Ing laW 10 &c unconstitutional, among them
beng thai Il requires dates OF COMMON pleas
Judges that not judicial that there are No
such places residence districts DEFINED oy law
10 prohibit violence n certain territories composed
OF less than more Khan 20to voters; thar
evil results from the liquor franc would be as
great districts containing GsS voters as Il ols
tanning 500 voters. and the people OF the small
district have no voice regarding the carrying
OF the Irafhc-an unequal right; that lines OF dis
tricts 90 conform % any political Subdivision
held IN the usual places OF voting. and that i IN
lures z sal0ODzsepsrS business
Elec to-day vii, II necessary, Be carried
20 the Supreme Court OF the SLats-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
WOODBURY. CAN FLUSH STREETS.
Corporation Counsel Delany Tells Mayor
New Ordinance Doesn't Stop Him.

Commissioner Woodbury. VIII interferet with
his plan Of cleaning the by flushing with
water Corporation Counsel De-any He gives this
opinion passing Judgment the Mayors request on
ordinance giving Commissioner Oakley OF the De-
partnent OF Water Supply. Gas and Electricity power
extend the monopoly Of the old spr.nkInF
ISOLATION represented by Hudebrant Byers-
The ordinance No person corporation en-
gagged sprinklirg shall than IS
sufficient lay the dust DIG Wood
bury? Mayor Mcclellan wished know. Mr. Delany
not This decision leaves the clear for
Mayer TO sign the ordinance and still adhere 70 his
termination TO protect Mr.. Woodbury.. said
disappointment regns among certain aldermen
believed 70 have framed the ordinance blow the
Street Cleaning Commissioner
FildehranJ and Byers the monopoly Of the
business in Manhattan for special act
OF the legislature q 1889. That privilege expired
April, 1905 and this ordinance designed IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
SORROW IN TR4NSVAAL.
General Botha Orders Al Beers to
Wear Mourning.

Pretoria July 14.-General Louis Botha. the
former commander in chief Of the Boer forces,
to-day received a cable message announcing
Mr. Kruger's death. The announcement called
forth general expressions Of regret, especially
because the ex-President died among foreigners.
The flags on all the government buildings are at
halfnast.
Mr. KruEer VIII be buried beside former Presi-
dents Of the Transvaal. unless his will has pro-
vided otherwise Memorial services VIII be held
on July II IN III the Dutch churches. General
Botha has ordered that all the Beers shall wear
mourning until after the funeral which, II is
expected, viii be attended by representatives of
every district in the TransvaaI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
DOM PAUL KRUGER DEAD.
END CONES At CLAPENS
England VII Be asked to Permit
Burial IN the TransUaaL.

Clarens. Switzerland. July I4.-PauI KRUGER.
ex-President of the TransvaaI Republic. died
here at B O'Clock this morning. The post norton
examination showed that he died from senile
pneumonia, caused by sclerosis Of the arteries.
which made rapid progress during the last few
weeks. The ex-President's body was enbalned.
and this afternoon was placed in a vault pending
funeral arrangements. Application will be made
TO the British government for authority 10 trans
port the body TO the Transvaal. as on several
occasions Mr.. KRUGER had expressed a desire to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
HARMoN's TRIP ABROAD.

Cincinnati July 1.-THE last mail that reached
fudge Harmon to-day before he and Mrs. Harmon
+.-+sa for Europe contained letter from Judge
parker IN which the Presidential candidate gives
hts apprecfaLon u the message OF congratulation
se,- nv Judge Harmon. Judge Parker also refers
10 Herrnon's subsequent letter o1ering MS ser
-. T,,deA Parker says that he appreciates this
cd asks Judge Harmon TO shorten his visit abroad
.. he is counted on 10 be heard in the campaign
TT5re and Mrs Harmon VIII sail On the Minnesota
rom New-York on Friday TO visit their daughter
who lives IN London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
HYPNoTIsTs' APPARATUS STOLEN.
Souvenir Hunter Thought Guilty-"Profes-
sor'' Will Still Sleep Under Water.

souvenir hunter. it is supposed removed several
valuable parts OF the delicate mechanism by III
Papuss professor OF autohypnosIn who win put him
self into gentle surnoer at DreaHsnd. Coney Island
tomorrow morning The theft was discovered last nrh
after number OF persons had inspected submarine
which glass coffin which
n Papuss will spend 172 under vratar
The missing parts imuedatey ordered -ecast ana
replaced before VI Papuss begins as
cataleptc slunber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
1UNA's SEASON NOW HALF OVER.
Attendance Has Averaged Ninety Thousand
Dailv-New Features of the Park.

Una PARK uassed the halfway mark Of It's new season
-, nsy,np had a total attendance Of 6654.e SCI
-. - ~ .lxrv days May Ia This Is an aver
ace Of about ninety Thousand daily
b csue-shoot.ng elephants OF The Streets Of India
ar. now poted down the see" hume 70 Inc lagoon ~
-. IRE oark's uAnA cement have added
-. 10 ne Illusions O; "A Trip 70 the Noon While
- -te Twenty Thousand Leagues Under tbs Sea ex-
bip they have added illusion o. The dseaSed hnlA
: -, r7,,--~ r,r+rhnan The .'WhiTi Whiri." tAs
o amusement Just opened IN the Alharabra Court has
that several cars nave hso 10 Do @-1e
"a IL train % c-owoias
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
FRANCES NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
Business Suspended-Great Military Reviev
Demonstration at Strasburg Statue

Paris, July 14-The French national holiday was
celebrated to-day in the usual manner Business
was suspended the Bourse closed and the bouIs-
wards were filed with noisy throngs- President
Loubet and the Bey OF Tunis reviewed twenty
thousand troops al Longchamps in the morning
The public balls began yesterday evening and viii
continue tomorrow throughout the city Ths
Opera and theatres are giving Iree performances
The StrasbUrg statue. On the Place de IA Con-
corCe. the or patriotic dsTnOnSC-aL ton
on the Part OF a crowd Of Ten thousand persons.
which included many veterans OF the FTanco-PruS-
sian War. The statue covered with flags.
flowers and devices expressive OF devotion 20 Al
SAGE and Lorraine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
cRoNJE's TRIBUTE TO HIS FRIEND.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

IBT TELEGRAPH THE tribune
ST Louis. July III glad the Lord has
taken him away" said General Cronje. long time
friend Of Paul Kruger. when informed OF Kruger
death The old general bowed reverently and
placing his hand over his heart said, God bless
him II was merciful to relieve him OF thu great
burden under which he oppressed. He was
grief stricken over the nissortUnes Of his country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
RETURNING FROM THE PHILIPPINES

San Francisco July 1.-THE United States army
transport Thomas arrived to-day from Manila
Besides number OF cabin passengers Il brought
3o4 enlisted men from the 10th. SSth. S5th and 1Sth
Coast Artillery, SIS from various commands
50 discharged soldiers. IS marines and IS military
prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
TWO SHOT AND KILLED IN BALTIMORE

Baltimore July 14-In a saloon to-day Tom
Walsh shot and killed by r. Z NunnaIy. the
result a
IN quarrel between TWO youths. Robert Fish aged
seventeen waS shot and instantly killed by Edward
E.oRSsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
ST. LOUIS SUICIDE IDENTIFIED.

s. Louis July 14--Ths body az = nan wno cora-
rrst suicide By shooting has been Identified that
ri Charles Dorr, Of A1Grsw Dor. q Washington.
D George Y White. OF s. Louis. AID Dsrsc-v.
NcNa1nse Or Washington pollca.