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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
An Arctic Railway.

Americas first extensive railway be-
meath the arctic circle, the North Star
Road, is now in progress of construc
ton, says Casters Magazine. 1t is
the line which will eventually-if pres
ent plans are carried out-lead to the
long-dreamed-of tunnel beneath Bering
Strait, and connect America through
Asia with Europe by an all rail route.
Its present purpose, however, is Of
surer profit and less magnitude, being
the opening up Of the Seward PENN
sula back of Cape Nome from Solomon
City, thirtyfve miles east of Nome, to
Council City, fifty miles up the Solo
mon River.
In the early days Of Alaskan gold
excitement freight rates made living
in the Yukon settlements, and even at
Nome, enormously costly. The White
Pass and Yukon Railway, one hun
dred and twelve miles long, opened
five years ago, has reduced the freight
to Dawson from a rate sometimes as
high as dollar pound to cents a
pound. The road has paid for itself
several times over.
Nome, although on the coast, is I'M
able to get cheap steamship rates be-
cause Of lack of harbor. The YES
sells must lie two or three miles out
and use lighters to land cargo, at
much risk from STORMS. A railway
called the "Wild Goose Road" from
Anvil Creek on the shore five miles
back to Nome,-now a city of twenty
thousand inhabitants,-paid for itself
nine times over in single summer.
The new and larger road, however,
is to pass over the level country in
the interior of the peninsula from the
excellent Solomon River harbor. It
will penetrate a fine grazing country
and some Of the richest timber lands
in Alaska. 1t is expected eventually
to be extended in many directions
through the peninsula, and several
routes have already been surveyed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
All Things to All Beliefs.

A certain woman Of lively dispo-
sition and much beloved in her circle
says that she is a woman suffragist
once year: at the time Of the annual
diyner. '"They have such lot of ice
cream and strawberriesr' she ex.
claims, with sparkling eyes. The New
York Times tells another story 70 mate
with this:
A woman in Brooklyn who is active
in promoting the suffrage cause In that
city tiled recently to induce lively
young matron to join the Woman's Re-
publican League. She met with fiat
refusal. "But your husband is a Re-
publican, and you belong to the Wom-
an Suffrage Association"
81 belong to the Suffrage Associa-
ton and to the Anti-Suffrage Associa
ton" was the placid reply. 81 like
the women in one and the refresh
ments in the other. But honestly. /
don't believe in eitherv'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
Strong Language.

Fredericksburg, Ind, June 20.-Rev.
Enoch p. Stevens Of this place uses
strong language in speaking Of Dodd's
Kidney Pills, and he gives good rea-
sons for what he says:
Il can't praise Dodd's Kidney Pills
too much" says Mr.. Stevens. '''They
have done me so much good. I was
troubled with my Kidneys so much
that l had to get UP two or three times
IN the night and sometimes in the day
when starting to the water house the
water would come from me before get
ting there. Two boxes Of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills cured me entirely.
~ have recommended Dodds Kidney
Pills to many people and have never
yet heard Of failure. Dodd's Kidney
Pills are the things for Kidney Dis
ease and Rheumatism"
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure the
Kidneys. Good Kidneys ensure pure
blood. Pure blood means good health.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
New Kansas>City-st. Louis Line.

The St Louis, Kansas City and
Colorado Railroad is completed anti
open for both freight and passenger
traffic between st. Louis and Kansas
City.
In the construction of the st. Louis,
Kansas City and Colorado Railroad,
the Rock Island system, of which it is
q part, has established a new record,
for not only was the line finished in
SIX months less time than was con-
sldered possible, but what is even
more important. 1t was built in way
that reflects credit on all concerned.
Inc claim is made that the st. Louis,
Kansas City and Colorado Railroad
will be recognized as superior to any
other railroad between st. Louis and
Kansas City. Never before has so per-
feet piece Of new track been built.
The rails weigh 80 pounds to the.
yard; the bridges are Of steel; the cul-
verts are Of stone; the track is splen-
didly ballasted. Everything has been
built to last, and although for con-
siderable portion of It's length the line
runs through country which is more
or less broken, the grades are less
than those Of any other railroad con-
Meeting St. Louis and Kansas City.
One feature Of the new line which
will appeal to the travelling public is
that all trains, both east and west
bound. will stop at the main entrance
Of the Worlds Fair, enabling passen-
gers from all points west Of and in
Guiding Kansas City to reach the Elk
position grounds without change Of
cars or tedious transfers in st. Louis.
Two trains a day will be operated
in both directions between st. Louis
and Kansas City, and through Sleep
ing car service will be established be-
tween st. Louis and California via Ell
Paso, as also between st. Louis and
Colorado. This service will be in
creased and extended as necessity de-
mandS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
FOOD FACTS.
What an M. d. Learned.

What an M. d. Learned.
A prominent physician OF Rome,
Georgia, went through a food expert
ence which he makes public:
1T was my own experience that first
led me to advocate Grape-Nuts food,
and l also know from having pre-
scribed 1t to convalescents and other
weakpatients that the food is wonder
full rebuilder and restorer Of nerve and
brain tissue, as we'll as muscle. It i'm
proves the digestion, and sick patients
always gain just as did in strength
and weight very rapidly.
II was in such a low state that I
had to give up my work entirely and
60 to the mountains Of this State, but
two months there did not improve me;
in fact l was not quite as well as
when left home. My food absolutely
refused to sustain me, and it became
plain that I must change; then 1 began
to use Grape-Nuts food and in two
weeks l could walk a mile without
the least fatigue, and in five weeks
returned to my home and practice, tax
ing up hard work again. Since that
time have felt as we'll and strong as
I ever did in my life.
"As a physician who seeks to help
all sufferers l consider it duty to
make these facts public" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
Trial 10 days on Grape-Nuts when
the regular food does not seem to sus-
tain the body will work miracles.
There's reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, 1.-THE Road to Wellyille"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
CHEAP AND SAFE LIGHTS.
Device Has Been Invented Which Alb.
solute1y Prevents Lamp Explosions

peV1Ce mas Been Invented winch ADJ
solute1y Prevents Lamp Explosions
In Great Britain an invention which,
It is claimed, gives absolute safety to
BIZ lamps, is being applied to practical
uses. The device consists of cir
rular metal box, the size varying &C.
rording to the candle power required.
In the box is a deposit of salt, over
which is layer of cotton waste spe-
tially prepared.
Running through the cotton packing
Is an asbestos wick, woven by hand,
and which is practically indestructi-
bic, and requires only occasional at
tention. BY immersing the box in
petroleum or paraffin the cotton waste
absorbs the requisite quantity Of oil
In few minutes through small lateral
Interstices. That accomplished and
the metal being dried externally, the
application Of light to the asbestos
wick produces bright, steady white
light, the candle power being in pro-
portion to the size of the box, the
consumption of oil being less, and, &C
cordingly, the cost being correspond
ingly cheaper than If the light were
obtained from an ordinary lamp.
Moreover, it is claimed absolute
safety is assured. The asbestine lamp
may be inverted, may exhaust itself,
may be thrown down or whirled about,
but there is no danger, it is averred,
as there is no free oil or gas that can
be ignited, and consequently there can
be no fire or explosion. The patent
is said to be applicable to every spe-
cies Of lamp, from the modest night
light necessary in the nursery, through
the entire gamut of domestic illumina-
ton, to the drawing-room lamp In
the industrial world it can be utilized
in every direction, especially where a
bright, steady light is essential, such
as engine headlights and lights on
ships.
The Great Northern and several
Scottish and Irish railways are en-
gagged in testing the capabilities of the
new process, with view to it's adop-.
ton in railway work. Every descrip-
ton of lamp-the bicycle lamp, the
motor lamp, the carriage lamp, lamps
for domestic purposes, lamps in mines
can, it is declared, be fitted with the
asbestine patent, and oil Of any flash
point can be used with perfect safety
and with the additional advantage of
considerable economy. The problem
Of the safety lamp would appear to
have been solved.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29

The jealous clerk was trying to pes
suade Mrs. Comstock to buy pair OF
antique brass candlesticks. Madam,
these are genuine old candlesticks."
"Well, how am to know they arc"
Because you can buy the limitations
anywhere. And advise you to snap
these up while you can get them.
There have been so many limitations
that the demand for the genuine ar1.
Gle Is falling off, and the manufacture
ers will not make any more antique
ones"
rs that 80? Well, I certainly am
fortunate to have seen these before
you sold them. How much are they Z"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
Delicate Sense Of Touch.

John j. Slavan, who was known ia
miliarly the length of Lombard street
as Blind jack" died the other day
Of pneumonia and ended q remarkable
and adventurous life.
Slavan was born q slave In Ala
bana. He escaped from slavery and
made his way into Pennsylvania by
way Of Cumberland county's under
ground railroad" and along it was
passed down through the Lancaster
County Branch Of that great system
until he reached Philadelphia, where
he ever after resided. At least fifteen
years ago, however, Slavan went blind
and managed to live only as a sort of
Waterman for a small shop on LON
bard street, but he SO bravely made
the best Of the bargain and so wisely
overcame the difficulties which fate
had thrown in his way that he was
soon the shops errand boy, and later
one Of its regular clerks behind the
counter.
HE was the most useful man
around my place." said his employer.
His sense of touch was wonderful.
By it he could make correct change in
both paper and silver rloney-it was
impossible to fool him. He knew just
where every article was kept and had
no trouble in finding anything a custo-
mer wanted. He knew every telephone
number we used and he could walk all
over the city with nothing but his
stick to guide him" -Philadelph
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
= SPRING FURNITURE CASTOR.

No matter how smooth and level a
floor may be when it is first laid, it is
certain to warp after a time and make
everything in the room stand uneven.
This might be averted by building the
floor up several layers at different an
giles, as fine furniture is made, but it
is too costly for the average dwelling.
Then, too, there is another cause for
furniture standing unsteady, and that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
ldleness DISCOURAGED.

81 see it stated that there is an
alarming lot of idle money in the coun-
try just now.'
"Say, I'd like the job of setting a
little of it at work for week or So
I'd have it putting in eighteen hours
a day and sixty minutes every hour
and nothing off for meals. Oh. I'd
keep it busy all right, all right
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease.
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29

Young man, don't turn down a leap
year proposal because the girl can't
cook. She may be able to pay your
board.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
"Lake Shore" Summer Tours.

Where are you going to spend this
years vacation? The Lake Shore Rail-
ways book OF Summer Tours to
Mountains, Lakes and Seaslrores" will
help you to decide. It will be sent
on application to G. F. DAILY, Chief
Asst. Pass. Agt., Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
Not q Pedestrian.

Visiting Relative-You don't walk
around the city much, do you?
Boston Hostess-Oh, no. It IL long
distance around the city. But walk
about the streets good DEAL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
An Appropriate Name.

"Why do you call your horse ia
vor?" asked the inquisitive party.
Because" explained the owner she
requires so much currying"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29

Never air the faults of others until
after deodorizing your own.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29

/ have used Pisos 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, 1904-06-29
The Extreme of elegance.

"Quite an elegant wedding, wasn't
itY'
Elegant! I'll bet it will take her
father year or more to square up for
1t. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29

M. a. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
Eeethng; softens the gums reduces Inflammation, al
lays pain. cures wind collie. Is cents bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do Is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halps Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Tole-
do. o., contains no mercury and Is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mll-
cous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
F. j. Cheney g. Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the BEST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-29

Russia has $50 regiments Of mounted
Cossacks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03

to Galveston. and this action I'M
doubtedly will be followed by the other
Gulf lines.
In addition the Rock Island and the
Missouri Pacific gave notice Of .
cent reduction from the western terri
tory involved through Kansas City to
Chicago, presumably upon the theory
that this will place Kansas City on Il
parity with Omaha This was decided
upon after Il conference held by
traffic officials of seceral of the inter-
eSted lines.
The action of the Santa F'e is pure
ly a defensive one. The rate war has
now reached the point where that road.
with Il 900-mile haul to the gulf. will
suffer severe loss in revenue if the
company permits it's grain to be haul
ed to Kansas City, there to be COM
peted for by all lines extending east
and south. The cut in the Galveston
rate is to induce ira fIic to move by the
gulf direct instead of by the gulf
through Kansas City or to Chicago or
st. Louis through Kansas City.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03
Coming to Star neater.

The trio. Athon. Wilson and Clarke
in the farce comedy satire. The Fur
niture Man" is one Of the best and
brightest comedy sketches ever seen in
this city. and presented by three very
capable eope.-t.vening News. Taco
ma, Wash, July IA, 1908.
The .Athon- Wilson, Clarke company.
that made such Il big hit With their
clever, comedy work last week, have
been retained for another week and
will present an entirely new sketch.
called The Furniture Man. 1t is "a
great laugh raiser and serves Mr..
Athon as Il means of introducing some
new songs. sung in the iuimitlble way
that established him Il faVOrite the
past Notwithstanding Ledger. Tacoma.
Wash. July 10, 1903.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03
Aoo-Aoo at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Feb. 3.-The second
carload of big timbers for the WASH
ingtOn State building has reached the
exposition grounds. With the tin,bers
was the big flagstaff which will form
Il feature of the House of Hoo Hoo
the structure that is being trected by
the lumber interests of the United
States as Il rendezvous for the lumber
men and others interested in the lum-
Der trade who will visit the fair. Be
sides serving as Il clubhouse for the
lumbermen the structure is in
tended to form a museum of
the lumber products Of the United
States. While the big flagstaff comes
from the State of Washington other
portions of the building will be con-
structed from specimens of lumber
produced in Texas Michigan. Minneso-
Ia, California. Florida Mississippi and
numerous other states.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03
Crowded to the Doors AGAIN.

The Star theater VAS filled last night
is apparent the public is enrieaNorinS
to appreciate Mr.. LaNtrn's efforts to
give. them their moneys worth. Mr..
Morrison responded to many encores
last night and sang splendd!y several
special Irish SonSS-among them being
the latest of the day. "Bedelia" Il roll
licking Irish melody that caught on
here ehe same as in all the eastern
cities. The rest of the program WAS
also splendid and Well received. Mr..
La Vern has winner this Week
Next week comes the Athou- Wilson,
abb. hit hert. last summer at the park
in the farce comedy. What Happened
to Brown. This week they will play
two new ones. The Furniture Man"
and the The Midnight Marauder"
which are said to be even better than
What Happened to Brown. Miss
Wilson also has some beautiful new
costumes.
Every lady visiting the performance
at the Star Theater Thursday even
ing and occupying Il reserved seat
Will be presented with solid coin sill
YER souvenir coffee spoon-value SOC.
\ special school children's matinee
Saturday afternoon at Star Theater,
when every child will be admitted for
cts to be given away Thursday and
Friday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03
GIRL TRIES TO ENLIST
Wanted to Accompany Sweetheart to
the Philippines.

CHICAGO. Feb. 3--Dressed in Il
suit of her brothers clothes. and with
her long brown hair cut short and
Crammed into Il mans Wig. May Bon
dell. % years old. of Terra Haute. Ind.
applied to the recruiting sergeant at
Fort Sheridan to be mustered into
Company |. which is ordered to join the
Twentieth regiment in the Philippines
as soon as it is ut full strength.
The girl broke down when informed
that she must undergo the regular
physical examination and confessed
her sex, Heartbroken at the thought
of separation from her sweetheart
Carl Pfaum. who is q private in the
company. she said that she tried to en-
list as man in order to accompa ny
him and share his danger.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03

Stage mama Ser-Colbetta ThOmaSia
O'Dea: aSSistantS-JuliuS Au-
reIius O'Dea Marcus
Christopher c'Dea.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03
Webs an Austrian Count.

NEW YORK. Feb 3.-Another was
added to the list of American girls
who have welded titled foreigners
when Miss MargOt Stone. daughter of
Mrs. Joseph +. Stone. became the bride
today of Count Alexander Beroldingen
OF Austria. The ceremony was pr"-
formed in the Church of the Incarna-
ton. the Rev. William NJ. GroSveuor
officiating. Count Rubido Ziclly. of The
Austrian embassy at Washington. was
among the rshers, and the other u-
PENDANTS included We'll known young
society people of New York. P"oy-
dence and several other cities. Follow
ing the church ceremony there was
largely attended reception ut II" res
iGnnce of the brides mother in East
Thirty-eighth street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03
MINISTER is FOR SMOOT.
North Yakima Preacher Says Mormon
Should Have His Seat

NORTH YAKIMA. Wash. Feb. s.
Rev. Alfred n Henry. a minister here
who is the author of Il story entitled
by order of the Prophet" is de-
fender of Apostle Smoot who is now
fighting for his seat in the United
States senate. The book is now in the
hands of the senate committee having
the charges under investigation. They
are considering this story with a view
of ascertaininG whether the religion of
the Mornons contains the principles of
polygamy. Mr.. Henry has said that it
would seem remarkable if this book
should b. instrumental in turning the
scales against Smoot. especially as he
himself is inclined To think that Mr..
Smoot should be given his seat in con-
greSS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03

of over 10000 people the largest
famous pleasure resort During the
summer months the band visited sever
al of the larger cities and their tour
was one complete round of success.
Ever since The kilties' first appear
ance in the United States. they have
been greeted everywhere with enthu-
siasm and large audiences Each seat
son seems to add to the popularity Of
the entertainment. The present Seal
son has exceeded all previous records
and the artistic work Of the bandsmen,
singers. dancers. bagpipers. buSlers.
drummers etc. according to all news
paper comment has been of even It
higher standard than formerly.
Although The kilties" band proper,
is one of the leading musical orSani-
Zations Of today, it is not this feature
alone that seems to appeal to the great
mass of American amusement seek
erS. Musicians and music lovers would
go far t" hear perfect music. but. it
is the other novel features of the band.
such as the large vocal choir. the Scot
fish dancers, the bagpipes. sword dane
ing. etc. that receives the bulk of the
popular applause. These features vary
the possible monot"nN of such an en-
tertainment and keep the audience
busy with their applause.
The kiities" will appear at Walla
Walla on Saturday Feb. 6. matinee and
evening. and there promises to be
large audiences at both of the enter
tainmentS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03
FOR THE PIANO FUND.
Entertainment to lie Given at Rey'
nolds Hall Friday Evening.

A Very unique program has been ar
ranged for the entertainment to he
given at Reynolds hall of Whitman
college Friday evening. the proceeds of
fund. The program will be carried us
follows:
Girls GIee Club.
Piano SOo-ScherZo. pp. 49,. Bra Inns
=. Prof :. Harrison LovcWell. .....
Vocal solo-ta) My Love Neil .... Fox
tb) off to Philadelphia.
.........s ..... Haynes
&C., Negro Melody ......
...... ....... Hurleigh
Prof. Thomas j. Pennell
Piano solo-Rigoletto Fantastic ..I.iSzt
Miss Nj. Grace Jones'
Electric Dolls.
Song-Sleep Little Baby Of Mine -.
Little Miss Clementina.
Accompanied by her twin sister
Nattalina.
Song Song Without Words w
.......... ..... Hrgliywallach
Eordica Melba Patti Smith
Violin solo ..................S Selected
Maud Powell Leonora Jackson Brown.
ri ri.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-03
: AnuSenentS.
A Wonderful SINGER.

In writing of Nine. Blauvelt one of
the New York critics says: Her voice
is growing more beautiful year by
year, deepening, maturing and adding
to its first fiaWless technique. a mellow
SpIeHdor of tone which marks it as the
equal of any" No other singer except
ing, possibly, Calve, is giving us such
an abundantly Interesting study in the
of Il truly great voice be-
the growth of the singing soul