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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
$5o-California and Return.

Personally conducted trains from
Chicago to San Francisco without
change, via the Chicago, Union
Pacific and North Western line.
Special personally conducted par
ties leave Chicago Aug. 18th and
Aug. 25th. Itinerary includes STOP
overs at Denver, Colorado Springs
and Salt Lake City. Low rates;
choice of routes returning. Tickets
on sale from all points at low rates
daily August 18th to Sept 10. Two
fast daily trains over the only dou-
ble-track railway between Chicago
and the Mississippi river, and via
the most direct route across the
American continent. The Over
land Limited, solid through train
every day in the year, less
than three days en- route. For itin-
eraries of special trains and full in
formation apply to ticket agents
Chicago & North Nester R'y. Aug6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
USED gY JAPANESE CENSOR.
Peculiar Double Envelope in Which
Letters Are Enclosed.

Peculiar Double Envelope in Which
Letters Are IncIosed.
Tnclosed in a peculiar double en-
velope, typically Japanese, every let
ter received in Louisville from Miss
Frederick Straeffer, who is doing mis-
sionary work in Korea, bears the
marks of the japanese press censor,
and shows how carefully the japanese
are protecting their information and
throwing every safeguard around the
inside facts which might tend to as
sist the Russians.
It is really two envelopes skillfully
fastened into one, both sealed so that
it is hard to get into it. The inner en-
velope is made of rice paper, and on
this account cannot be written on
with ink. The outer envelope is Of
different grade of paper, thicker
and sitter, and on this is the address.
The Louisville missionary is near
Seoul, and her letters are sent through
that city. They are received by the
censor, are opened and read, and then
sealed again in the envelopes of the
Japanese government.
If there is nothing in the letter to
which the Japanese could object, it is
marked by the censor with a number
Of letters which mean nothing to the
American, but which show the postal
authorities of Korea that the letter
has been officially passed by the GEN.
sor.
After this preliminary it is allowed
to come on its way across the waters,
arriving about two months after it
was posted.
Miss Straeffer writes that for sew
eral months just before the war be-
tween Russia and Japan broke out she
did not receive any letters, even from
her relatives at home.
She then made complaint to the
American minister, who took it up
with the representatives of the Japa-
nese government, and in few days
q boat landed at her station and q
large bundle of letters was brought
to her. All of them had been read
by the censor.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

An exchange says that outsiders
consider that the war between
Russia and Japan is absurdly
wicked, and would not continue if
the oapitalistic fools in Paris and
Berlin did not advance money to
Russia to carry on the war. Russia
has just obtained in Berlin $62. O0O,-
900 Of 5 per cent. bonds. Without
the possession of that amount of
foreign capital the war would have
Jagged, and Russia would have been
compelled to make peace with
Japan. England has not touched
the Russian loan, neither has the
United States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

Sonny, spare the robins and the blue
jays. The late spring has been hard
enough ON them, anyhow.
Yes, they are saucy fellows, all
right, but as you we'll know that's
only bluff. They are clipper because
they know what they are here for and
they know what they are here for.
Did you ever notice how they go aft
er the worms and the grubs that in.
fest leaves and vines and trees? To
be sure they will sometimes help them
selves to fruit If they can't find worms.
But they really prefer worms as a
steady diet. What if they do occasion
ally nip few berries or cherries !?
Better than you they have earned the
right to help themselves by helping to
save the crop. Ever think of that?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
The Boy vioIinist a Wonder.

There is no sign Of shorta ge in the
visible supply of wonder" violinists.
The latest prodigy is an Austrian boy
II years old. His name is Franz Won
Vescey He was born in Budapest, and,
like Haydn, first gave signs of his
musical proclivities by beating time
accurately to his fathers playing
when mere boy. At s years of age
he was taking lessons under Hubay,
and could play such pieces as Pagan
ini's Witches Dance Not long ago
he played before Joachim, who pro-
nounced him a wonderfully gifted
child. He has astonished music lov-
ers and critics in Berlin and Hamburg,
and made very favorable impression
in London two weeks ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
Former Slaves as Pall-Bcarers.

Richard Bullock Seawell, the oldest
native-born resident of Raleigh. N. c..
died few days ago. The pall-bearers
at his funeral were six Of his former
slaves, and among the principal
mourners was Harry Boykin, who was
for many years his slave and for
whom Mr.. Seawell called repeatedly
during his last illness. Though Harry
is more than so years old, is feeble
and lives seevral miles from the Sea-
we'll home, he went there every day,
and when his old master died stood
weeping at the foot of the bed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

A marvellous flower shown recently
in California belongs to the cactus
family. 1t is a large plant that blooms
once in twenty years. That is to say,
in its natural state, for when it is kept
in a heated greenhouse throughout the
winter season and given careful cult
walton it blooms more frequently. Its
popularity is that it opens only for a
night, but on that occasion it makes
up in loneliness for what it lacks in
frequency. In the morning it is with
cred and dead. TO take a photograph
Of it watch had to be kept at night
on the bed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

1t is rumored that William A.
Jones of Mineral Point, United
States commissioner of Indian af-
fairs has resigned, on account of the
breach which has constantly been
widening between the commission
er and Secretary Hitchcock, mostly
over appointments. Mr.. Jones is
in every respect an excellent and
able man, and it is safe to say
that if fault there be, it lies on the
other side of the controversy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
MARYLAND's MEN OF LAW.
Colored Waiter Sized Them Up az
Wet Goods Dispensers.

coIored Waiter Sized Them Up as
Wet Goods Dispensers.
A good story is being told in Annap-
oils at the expense Of the members
Of the State Bar association. The ar
rival of so many guests about Carvel
hall aroused the curiosity of the in
habitants.
What's going on here?" asked Q
native Of colored waiter.
With knowing air, the negro re-
piled quickly:
There's gwine to be meetin' Of
the barkeepers Of Maryland"
Are you sure of that?" he was
asked.
Certainly am. Amt fixin' the
tables for all them now? They ought
to be good crowd for money; you
know, they make it easy, and they
ought to let it go loose. They are the
slickest lookin' crowd have seen
down here. They beat the members
of the legislature all to pieces" he
continued.
While the waiter man was thus de-
livering himself one of the judges Of
the court of appeals was standing a
short distance away conversing with
several lawyers The colored man
caught sight of them. and. turning to
his questioner, said: "That big man
there, bet, is barkeeper in one Of
the big hotels. He is the slickest and
latest man of them all. Baltimore
Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
Have a Care There.

It Is to your interest, fellow citizens,
to be kind to the editor. He desires
to be fair; he would rather do the
right thing than the wrong thing, il
you will only give him chance. But
If you give him q kick the dent of it
may be found in the top OF your own
hat some day and you will never know
how it got there. Don't think Provi-
dence has especially favored you. For
your time will come, and when it
comes it will be fine investment il
you have friend In the editors Office
or a friend in the reporters chair
Emporia (Kan.) Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

The Wisconsin militia boys are
all having week of actual soldier
life at Camp Douglas this month.
Each of the four regiments re-
main in camp one week. While it
is but small experience in military
work, such of the work as they do
have is good, and it would prove
invaluable as the nucleus for the
formation of a great army in time
of sudden need.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
No Moro Pilots.

A novel invention, which may ena-
BILE ships to dispense with pilots in riv-
ers and harbors, has been brought out
by Professor Ownes of the electrical en-.
cheering department, McGill univer-
sity, Montreal. It consists of an in
sulated cable laid on the bed of the
navigable channel followed by ships.
An alternating current of electricity is
sent through the cable, and the induc-
ton from the current affects two tele.
phones on board, thus enabling the
ships officers to keep to the line of the
cable by listening to the telephones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

Paul Kruger, who died in Swift
zerland last week, isIentitled to a
place IN history. He was, born to
rule, and as president and dictator
in South Africa his authority was
complete. Under his command the
hardy Beers gave Great Britain
their toughest frontier? There is
something pathetic IN this noble old
ruler dying amongst strangers, al
most alone, far from the beloved
Transvaal which he fought SO hard
to preserve for his own people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
The Boy Was Doing His Best.

Mayor Weaver, who was the princi-
pal speaker at the silver anniversary
Of the Rev. J. B. G. Pidge, who celebra-
ted his twenty-fifth year as pastor OF
the Fourth Baptist church on Tues
day night, told story about clergy
man who possessed the unhappy fac
ulty of preaching a long and weari-
some sermon.
During one of these tiresome SER
MONS" said the mayor, "the minis
ter suddenly looked up and beheld a
small boy in the gallery throwing
chestnuts at the worshippers in the
auditorium. He was about to rebuke
the sacrilegious youngster when that
worthy anticipated what was to come
by shouting out:
"'Don't mind me. sir. Go right on
with your preaching. I'll keep 'em
awake with these chestnuts.' Phil.
adelDhia Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
Great Gold Mines,

The biggest gold-producing mine IN
the world is the Homestake, in South
Dakota. 1t Is one of the poorest, rel
atively, as the ore only yields about
10 shillings ton, but as against this
the costs are only 10 shillings ton.
At present the quantity Of ore treated
a year is over 100000 tons: that is,
with 800 stamps, but 200 more are go
ing to be added. The output from the
Homestake now is over 10000 ounces
of fine gold month. but in a year or
two it should be good deal more.
About three miles from Homestake is
a mine called Golden Reward. which
also is entirely owned by Americans
This mine is now producing not much
more than 10000 a month, but in a
year or two this will be greatly In
creased. If the figures shown me at
this mine were correct, it has the po-
tentialities Of another Homestake.-
London Economist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
Allison Tells of Changes.

Imagine Senator Allison many years
chairman of the influential committee
on appropriations, in long struggle
to secure the appointment Of skilled
laborer to help him in his duties
around the capitol! Then you have a
picture Of the astute Iowan as he de-
scribed himself recently to his col
leagues.
During debate regarding the extern
sion of the capitol building Mr.. ALI
son became reminiscent about the
growth in the amount of public BUSH
ness that senators must attend to. He
said that when he first came to the
senate thirty years ago, senators had
no clerks or others to help them.
Several years passed." said Mr.. AL
lison gravely, land still I had no as
sistant Finally l succeeded in se-
curing the appointment of man as
skilled laborer. who helped me in
my clerical work"
A smile went round the senate
chamber at this description. for nova
days every senator has at least clerk
and mcssenger.-ROstOn Post
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
Forbidden Fruit.

A request was once made to the au-
thorities of one of the colleges at Cam
bridge that room might be found on
the spacious lawns Of their garden for
the lady students of Girton college to
play lawn tennis.
Guessing clearly enough what would
be the result Of the admission Of these
students of the fairer sex among the
undergraduates, the master replied
that it was ordered in the statutes of
the college that the gardens must be
devoted to the purposes of Horticulture,
and must not be used for husbandry.-
Spare Moments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

Over forty.patients at the Men
doto asylum are suffering from
typhoid. Five deaths have occur
red, and altogether ten per cent of
the population of the asylum has
been stricken. The affection has
been traced to a polluted water
supply from Lake Mendoza at a
point near where the sewage of the
institution empties into the lake.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

The EXTREMIST case of human weak
ness on record is that of DIR. Oliver
Wendell Holmes, who was prevented
from delivering lecture on account
of illness, and wrote to the committee
a letter Of apology, in which he said:
II am satisfied that if were offered
q $50 bill after my lecture / should not
have strength enough left to refuse it. y
philadelphia Ledger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
HIS PRINCE EDWARD GIRL.
Good Cause for Representative Cap
ron's Gratitude.

Good Cause for Representative Cap
ron's Gratitude.
When the members of the house
naval committee were on a cruise up
the Atlantic coast they reached one
point where an international dinner
was given, and men from Canada and
from this country We'd with each 9TH
er in saying things that would pro-
mote good fellowship and comfy be-
tween two peoples living under diff
ferent flags. Representative Capron
Of Rhode Island, who was not of the
naval committee, however, was there
and finally was called upon for
speech.
Il can't say what all these gentle
men have said who preceded me-" he
began. | have not had much to do in
the work Of binding two countries to-
gether. but l have deep feeling of
gratitude toward Canadians, and es-
pecially those of the islands. Many
years ago there came to my home
girl from Prince Edward island, and
she has ever since remained there to
brighten it."
The applause which greeted this
bit Of sentiment shook the rafters.
Capron had outstripped all others.
Some time afterward this episode was
retold and among those present was
man well acquainted with Capron
and his family.
why, Capron," he said, 'syour wife
wasn't from Prince Edward island"
II know it." replied Capron, meek
ly. "Our cook came from that place."
Washington Post
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

In all the conflicts between capital
and labor both sides have learned
something. Arbitrary demands on
one side and;stubborn resistance on
the other have often brought on
warfare that cost the opposing
forces more than they gained, but
they have learned that a peaceful
settlement is always preferable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
Facts About Ribs.

Snakes have the greatest number Of
ribs. The boa, or python. has no
fewer than 800 pairs. The rattle
snake has III pairs. The python, or
boa, sometimes attains to an enor-
nous size, and has been reported as
reaching the length Of 80 feet. The
shark has 95 pairs of ribs, and the
conger-eel 60. The two-toed sloth has
4e ribs-2S on each side-as against
the "a ribs Of man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

The steady continuation of our
recent hot spell means the con-
tinuedireign oflKing Corn in Grant
county. Julysand August are the
corn making months, but this year
there must be extra good weather
in order to win out for corn, as it
is uneven and5backward.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

An Appleton iron founder, who
is SO years of age and still engaged
in active work at the furnace, says
we wear too much clothing in win
ter. Probably he never left the
furnace and pots of moulten metal
long enough to feel the east end of
Dakota blizzard.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
Longevity Of Birds.

Small singing birds live from eight
to eighteen years. Ravens have lived
for almost hundred years in captiv-
ity, and parrots longer than that.
Fowls live ten to twenty years. The
wild goose lives upward Of hunrded
years, and swans are said to have at
tanned the age of 300. The long life Of
birds has been interpreted as compen-
sation for the great mortality Of their
young.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

Justice Brown of the u. S.
SupremeIC ourtIhas noticed that the
wealthy young man generally curls
up on the door mat and has to be
kicked off. He holds that wealth
is handicap to the young. This
is very gratifying to some of us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

The Jap isn't the only one who
has earned bad reputation for
fiction. That persistently- reported
rumor of the slaughter of 10000
Japs by the Russians at Port
Arthur was!a complete fake.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE sIso PERI YEAR

The strike of the meat packers
in Chicago and other cities has
a tendency to advance the price of
meat. After ALL the meat-consum-
ing laboring man will pay his share
of the expense of the strike.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
Flea Bite Caused Trouble.

In the early years Of Queen Vic
toria's reign, says Lady Munster, a
courtmartial was held against an off,
Ger on a royal yacht because one OF
the royal children had been bitten by
a flea.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
fsim Special Reduced
pss Excursion Rates


Very low excursion rates to Bos-
ton, Mass, via the North Western
line. Excursion tickets will be sold
Aug. II, II and Is, limited by ex-
tension to return until September
80, inclusive, on account of G. A. R.
encampment. Apply to agents G.
q n. w. R'y. Aug13
Half rates to Madison, Wis, via
the North Western line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for
tina round trip July 26 and 81,
limited to return until July 90, in
elusive, account of Prohibition state
convention. Apply to agents c. &
N. w. R'y. July %.
Low rate excursion tickets to
Milwaukee, Wis, via the North
Western line, will be sold July ~
and %, limited to return until Aug.
1, inclusive, on account of Biennial
Saengerfest. Apply to agents c. &
n. w. R'y. July %.
THE COLORADO SPECIAL.
Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Western line. This solid through
train, only one night to Denver,
will, beginning July 10th, leave
Chicago at ZOO p. M, reaching Den
yer next evening at 900 o'clock. A
perfectly appointed train.
Another Colorado train leaves
Chicago daily at HOO p. M, ar
irving Denver early the second
morning. The route of these trains
is over the only double track rail
way between Chicago and the Mis-
souri, river. The best of everything.
The Chicago Portland special now
leaving Chicago 1890 p. M, will,
beginning the above date, leave
daily at 100 p. M, with through
sleeping car service to San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles and Portland.
Low rates now in effect daily. Ask
ticket agents for particulars. Aug
Excursion rates to Monona Lake
Assembly at Madison, Wis, via the
North Western line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at reduced rates
July Is and 10, limited to return
until Aug. l, inclusive. Other dates
Of sale on certificate plan. Apply
to agents C. & N. w. R'y. July19
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20
How the Heart Works.

The normal heart beats about sew
enty times minute and throws two
ounces of blood at each contraction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

At a recent gathering of old folks
in Melbourne the united ages of the
1,7O0 guests aggregated nearly 1907
0CO years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-20

The Kansas wheat crop has been
nearly ruined by rain. Kansas
weather always runs to extremes,
like the Kansas peoples ideas.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-03-26
THEATRICAL


BEGINNING Monday evening April,
4th and contineing throughout the
week, the Milton Stock company, an
organization OF merit will be the at
traction at the Grand. "Government
Acceptance, an up.to- date melo
drama will be the opening bill. 1t is
written on original lines full of nb-
sorbing interest and In a happy vehicle
for the gifted young star to exploit
his versatility. "Government Accept
ance" will be produced Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.
On Thursday, Friday aud Saturday
matinee and evening, the side-splitt-
ing farce. "What Happened to Re
hecca" will be the attraction. This
comedy is clean cut from start TO tln'
ish, is filled with ludicrons situations
and is well worth going to see. The
performances will be supplanted with
a fine vaudeville bill In order TO at
made Monday night ladies', On that
night every lady accompanied by one
paid ticket will be admitted free. In
addition thereto every person attend
ing any of-the performances through
out the week will receive number
emitting him To Il chance in the draw
ing OF the ladies' handsome gold
watch to be given away Saturday eV
ening after the performance. This
watch is on exhibition at the jewelry
store of G. A. Swanson u Co., 1902
Tower avenue, where ii was purchas-
ed at a cost of $50. Mr., Swanson
makes personal twenty year guar
antee on the watch. The prices are
within the reach of all, 10, 20, 80 and
so cents. Matinee Saturday 10 and ~
cents. Advance seat sale has begun at
Diapers drug store.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-03-26

William J. Bryan tells this story
which he heard In Europe: A young
man who was at one of the Baron
RothsChild receptions was making an
ass OF himself by telling what he could
do, what he had, how good his automo
biles were and all that Finally he
jumped up and said: Il must show you
these cum buttons | have just secured
They are made Of malaChite, genuine
malHchite"
He went around the room exhibiting
his cuff buttons and explaining that
they were malachite
When the young man reached koth-
schild he held up the cuh buttons and
said: These are curiosity. They are
made OF malnchite"
"Is that sor asked Rothschlld,
"Malachite is handsome stone al
ways liked IT, | have mantelpiece of
II In the next room"