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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03
The Weekly Needing.

Of all the cares that beset the path
of the housekeeper of moderate means.
fancy the weekly mending is the
most trying. The old rule that one
likes to do what he does well is no
less applicable to mending than to 9th
er things, and the lack of knowing how
to mend is at the root of much Of the
distaste for it. Another and most 30
tent cause Of its being a bugbear is
holding the pernicious idea that each
weeks mending must be done by Sat
urday night. Don't harness yourself
to any such load. Take your mending
leisurely. Is the washing late and
Johnnle's underwear in a fearful state
of dilapidation? Lay it aside for care
full repairing early in the next week,
and turn with feeling of comfort to
your other mending. l adjure you, do
only so much mending weekly as you
can do thoroughly. By steadily pur-
suing this plan you will find the mend
ing pile growing smaller every week
and your disposition toward it much
more Notwithstanding.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03
SANDSTONE A MYTH.
South Africans Persist in Belief that
1t Absorbs Poison.

1t Absoxbs Poison. =
| South Africans, as a rule, trouble
| themselves little about snakes, al
though it is very we'll known that a
few varieties are particularly deadly,
says writer in South Africa Among
the natives the properties Of the
"snakestone" have for many genera
tons formed a center Of half super
stitious credulity and, even by people
who might be expected to know better,
have been supposed to effect the most
surprising cures Of snake bite. An In
vestigation Of it's properties by the
government psychologists of Natal,
who submitted an Indian snakeStone
to the test of applying it to animals
| infected with snake venom, has shown
conclusively that it's properties are
quite mythical and that it does moth
ing that is claimed for it.
According to tradition, the snake
stone, which has absorbent qualities
and which there is some reason to be-
lieve is frequently artifcially pre-
pared, is placed on the wound inflicted
| by a snake. There it is believed to
suck out the poison and it has been
said that if afterward placed in a bowl
of milk the venom will exude and the
| milk turn blue. In certain experiments
narrated in the British Medical Jour-
| nal all these directions were followed.
TO the two rabbits injected respective
| ly with the venom Of black mamba,
very deadly South African coulbrine,
and with puff adder venom, the snake
stone was at once applied. The stone,
by virtue of>its absorbent nature, ad.
hered to the wound, but here It's adj
herence to tradition ended. Both rab-
bits died and, what was more disap-
pointing, two other rabbits, used as a
control experiment." which were in.
| jected with the same amount Of ven.
ON, recovered. Nor when the stone
was placed in milk did the milk change
color, though slight quantity Of it
was absorbed.
The amount Of absorption that the
stone could possibly effect would be
| no more in hours than ordinary suction
by the lips could achieve in a few
minutes; and It's only possible useful
ness might be that Of improving the
physical condition Of the patient by
impressing him with the belief that a
valuable remedy was being applied.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03
MAKING A HIT WITH A JURY.
Rufus Choate's Method of Rebuking
a Witness for the Other Side.

Witness for the Other Side.
A striking example Of Rufus
Choate's humor and of his marvellous
faculty Of so emphasizing point that
a jury could see it clear into the roots
Of their optic nerves is passage in
his jury address in the famous Tirrell
case. To see the point Of the passage
one must know that Roxbury adjoins
Boston. A witness against the pris-
oner Whom Choate was defending)
having been absent, was called out Of
turn and after the defense was in.
Commenting upon this procedure, Mr..
Choate said:
Where was this tardy and belated
witness that he comes here to tell us
all that he knows and all that he
doesn't know eight and forty hours
after the evidence for the defense has
been closed? Is the case so obscure
that he has never heard of it? Was he
i'll or in custody? Was he in Europe,
Asia or Africa? Was he on the Red
sea or the Yellow sea or the Black sea
or the Mediterranean sea- Was he
at Lands End or John o.. Groat's north
eastern boundary, drawing and defn-
ing that much-yexed line? Or was he
with General Taylor and his army OF
wherever the feeting southwestern
boundary line of this expanding coun-
try may at any time happen to be? No,
gentlemen, he was at none Of these
places, comparatively easy Of access;
but-and | would emphasize upon your
attention, Mr.. Foreman, the fact and
urge it upon your consideration-he
was in that more incontiguous, more
inaccessible region, so hard to come at
and from which so few travellers re-
turn-Roxbury" - Saturday Evening
Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03

only, for the purpose of making little
calculation Of his own.
This is going to be a straight
DEAL" said he, with a comfortable
sense Of satisfaction. '.His pal said
he'd give him a lot to make him stay.
AS I've taken the pay In advance, it's
up to me to do the job right"
He stopped at a florists and bought
single longstemmed red rose, which
he thrust under his coat as he turned
down the avenue leading to the we'll
remembered Gretners house.
He asked the little, old servant who
answered his ring for Miss Alice. who
heard him from the adjoining parlor.
and came into the hall, looking very
fair and frail in her thin white gown.
Gaffney apologized for his intrusion.
saying that he had been away a long
while and had lost track Of an old
friend, whose address he believed she
could give him.
The mans name was Burton. He
Gaffney-remember that Burton had
often called on Miss Gretners, and BE-
licved she would be likely to know OF
his whereabouts.
During the two minutes conyersa-
ton that followed Gaffney learned all
he wished to know in Burton's favor.
He thanked her and bowed himself
out, but fingered in the shadow until
the door was closed. Then, taking an
empty flask from his pocket, he placed
in it the red rose, which he set I'D.
right against the window pane, where
the glow Of the lamp outlined it with
cameo clearness.
zone good turn deserves another
said he, complacently, as he seated
himself on the step Of an opposite
house to await developments.
People passed and repassed for al
most an hour before he spotted his
man, who rounded the corner with a
brisk, swinging gait that came to an
abrupt pause when he saw the nod
ding rose of promise for which he had
vainly waited so many anxious
months.
He hesitated so incomprehensibly be-
fore yenturing up the steps that the
man watching him broke into a mild
but impatient oath. "How blame fool
ish some folks act" he grumbled.
"Why don't he pitch right in an finish
the job?"
Then he heard the thin tinkle Of q
bell, and presently the door opened, but
a tall, white-clad figure had taken the
old servants place, and the lovers
stood face to face for one silent mo-
ment
The burglar knight heard an in.
credibly joyful voice cry Ralph just
as the man stepped toward the girl
with outstretched arms, then the door
swung in place and the vision disap-
peared.
"Pshaw!' growled Gaffney. I'D like
to "a seen the end O. that Anyway,
his friend needn't worry about has
leavin'. I guess this nights job
pleased all concerned.
Whereupon he consulted his watch
and strolled up the avenue in pleas
ant frame of mind.-Utica Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03

Some women have q more pro-
nounced man-smile than others: that
is, they smile on the approach Of
man with peculiar animation and
pleasure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03
The Mothers WAY.

Visitor-What do you do when John
ME is naughty?
Mamma-Put him to bed without
any supper
VisitOr-Well, what then?
Papa-He cries and she carries it up
to him on a tray.-Tit-B Bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03
He1DfuI Home Hints.

Helpful home HlHCSe
Olive Oil-Melted butter is very
good substitute for olive oil in making
salad dressing
Iron-In ironing the tiny ruff1es and
sleeves Of an infants dress, use a
small child's iron.
Celery-In making a salad where
celery is scarce, use fine, crisp cabbage
leaves and plenty of celery salt.
Stains on Dishes Soda applied with
a rough cloth will remove almost any
kind of stain from dishes, especially
tea-stains from cups.
Stain for Wood-A good stain for
any small wooden article can be made
by mixing any prepared dye with a
little warm water and applying with
brush.
Dish-towels- Striped bed-ticking,
not too heavy, hemmed and thorough
ly washed, makes the best kind of
dish-towels. 1t is absorbent and has
no lint on it.
Beeswax-In ironing, when no wax
is handy, use a piece of brown paper
on which has been poured table
spoonful of melted lard and tea
spoonful of salt.
Screen-Where the kitchen must be
used for dining room also, a pretty
screen placed around the stove keeps
off a great deal of the heat and makes
"a pleasanter ROOM 1t can easily be
folded back against the wall after
meals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03

1t Is too bad that there isn't some
way for always having girl baby just
three years old in the family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03

Beware Of keyholes. 1t was Ewes
dropping that caused Adams downfall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03
Making at Least One Exception.

Customer-Do you keep fur caps?
Fresh Clerk-No, sir; we sell ZEN.
Customer-Not always, my friend
You may keep one that you might have
sold to me. Good-day.-Philadelphia
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03


A clever woman traveller mended
rent in her gown by using hair from
her head as thread for the needle she
always carries in her purse.
The late Queen Draga's wedding
dress has been stolen front the royal
wardrobe. The dress was Of the1rich-
est white satin, made up Of thousands
Of hand-sewn tucks, which ran from
the collar to the hem Of the long train.
1t was a work of art and had been
carefully preserved by the Inflated
queen.
The Empress Of Japan is president
Of the Red Cross Society of Japan, to
which she gives a great deal Of her
time just at present So long as the
war lasts neither Haruko nor any
member Of her court will spend any
money at all on luxuries or amuse-
ments; all that they otherwise would
have spent in this way will go to pro-
vide comforts for the army.
Mrs. Langtry has sent to London
auction room "a casket of jewels" to
be sold. The jewels include brilliant
neck chain, brilliant and pearl brooch
es, a turquoise and brilliant necklace,
and emerald, ruby and brilliant rings.
Mrs. Daniel Sully, who has been
much in the public eye as the wife Of
the ex-cotton king, is said to be one Of
fhn most nxnprt n nnd 1nwnmnn in Amer
lea. Her embroidery is equal to the
much-vaunted convent work and her
favorite gift for a bride in her init
mate circle Of riends is a trousseau Of
lingerie worked entirely by her own
hands, from seams to monogram.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-03
BETTER THAN THEY KNEW.

when that brave sailor sought western way
TO pearLflled Ind and curious Cathay, 81.
He did not know his enterprise had won
A doubled journey for the circng
When star-seeking soul first felt the birth
OF intuition Of another earth,
He could not dream his would the heights
Amid maze of suns and satellites.
IT'S So We burst some narrow bond
To marvel at the imitless beyond.
Wherever mans progressveness has pressed
It's grander crown than it had guessed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-15

trance Of the knights in the first act is the finest
Wagner had heard these last words ard l smiled
strange smile His enormous hSSG nPeT naT "a
least His forehead was broad elevated e ana i Tnli
Of a ns b he 5 aad TeTg 6ar BUT his
was ugly and threw out the cheeHs, WINE a sar-
c;oee 10 The naughty nose He had a singular face.
az anpSthStiS a IA Rftpppotv Wagner struck me
being caustic witty and able to converse on all
sgbieets because ne was versed in them all. At
fines he would suddenly become vulgar. personal
ana ai5re. he said answering some argument OF
4,iiivr's on a musical theory 'can co that No one
Else in the world would dare to attempt It, DO you
hear t Baio% said the latter subrnissively But
hat a strong head IL must require TO inclose sucn
a cycie after having opened it. Any other oraln
but yours would burst under the NEE eh0r, d with his
German an accent no has yet discovered whether
a.n Eite Of the frst said Nine dAgOut
IN low d TOM The second she added somewhat
verely Wagners hearing was very acute. ne "a9
evidently listened TO what we neG 4f Si, M snofe
10 us both afterward. ,,-.,.,.-,. ,r,+,, r,,,cb
He then q, began s TO %aT Sa of 1 eating ali things with
banter He expressed his disappointment, at not
having such powerful rival in Berioz
This passage is typical of Nine. Adams book
She seems to have made careful notes OF heF
conversations IN the past. and quotes many say
ines Of a casual sort from men like BeruoS ana
Courbet Merimee and Cousin, About, Sarcey ana
a dozen others. Most OF them are perhaps
little too casual; they are bits Of dialogue from
which a good deal Of the vitality originally IN
them has clearly departed. The authors oodS
and ends OF political discussion are parucula'lS
unimportant Yet. in her pleasant, gossipy way
she contrives TO keep the reader entertained
and gives him a fair sense OF the atmosphere OF
a period in which the leaders of the intellectual
world in Paris gave an enviable tone to certain
strata Of society. Nine Adam knew the leaueIsr
and she knew the rank and file. She had gilt
OF her own in social intercourse. and her rerni-
niscences have the interest always commune
Gated 20 such writings by a marked personality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-15
LOITERING IN ENGLAND.
An animated Record of a Summer
Journey.

AM s9ae ET &c aNs The e story Of PHI
PIP 255. Boston: L. c. Page & Co.
a pleasant little book and one exceedingly use
full 10 the tourist with a liking for history IS
this record OF brief journey through some Of
the most interesting portions Of England The
chronicle is set down by Of a trio Of Amer
lean women. and it has, as the reader may
guess a characteristic sprightliness 1t begins
with the Queens Arms, Selborne. an inn which,
it must be admitted, leaves the traveller more TO
wish for than the author, looking through spec
tacles or rose color, gives to understand. But
the glamour of Gilbert Whites quaint journals
ana letters lies all over the queer little old viii
lage, and not a word too much is said OF its
charm. Travelling in rural England is not al
ways plain sailing. The asking OF questions
takes time. the author declares ''Polly's theory
built on bitter experience, is that the American
manner Of asking questions is not invariably
understood in England: therefore after several
nishaps' she says she has invented a better sys-
tenn II consists Of fixing her eyes on the face of
her listener. asking what she wants to know
carefully and concisely putting her question in
the ordinary manner then backward. then from
the middle word toward both ends. watching
with care for any faint CLEAN OF inteiIgence she
may see displayed in the listeners eye" That
this method answered is proved by the very
great comfort in which the three Joyous tray
ellers accomplished all they had in mind. A
taking chapter is that devoted to ClovelIy. be-
loved of Charles Kingsley. the home Of Saliva
ton Yeo Only one pair of horses. 1t is recorded,
ever made their way into tina; steep nest of a
village overhanging the sea:
An ignorant and reckless postboy attempted TO
drive bridal couple 10 the door OF the New Inn,
WIN such olsaStfoas results that the whole male
population OF the village was called 1uon to save
The horses from destruction and 20 keep The chaise
from FoiuhS GOWN INTO the This they did by
ennging to the wheels and turning the horses
sloewlse on ne broad steps OF the street at the
peril OF their lives Fortunately the incident hap
pened late in the afternoon, When the men lad
come back from the boats
clovel!y suffers like many other charming
hooks OF England from the summer cheap
'triDpers." The author tells us that against
these trippers the ire OF the village gossips is
herce and fiery. From the coast towns they
come By the boatload to see the wsdgelike viii
lage. and try TO see 1t so thoroughly that not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-15
EMPEROR WILLIAM.
An Enthusiastic Book about the
German Ruler.

rAfPERAToR EFT REX, WILLIAM II OF GER:
MANY BY the author OF The Martyrdom OK
An Empress" limo. pp. 2A Harper q BIOS
The author OF this volume writes OF the Ger
man Emperor with whole souled enthusiasm
which Is not often seen in these days when de-
nocracy IS apt to look askance at monarchy.
William II walks through these pages being
wellnigh perfect, a prince formed for rule by
the possession Of ala the noblest attributes OF
mankind The portrait is painted from the
strictly monarchicaI point of view, with much
skill and liveliness. What IS presumably the
latest photograph OF the Emperor furnishes
the frontispiece and serves IN some measure
to support the authors encomiums-for II shows
an undeniably fine and thoughtful face. That
its owner has been greatly nlisrepTesented the
world now comedies. and it is at least not un-
willing to see fulfilled the prophecy OF Prince
Gortchakow. as quoted by the author: Prince
William is a nature inexhaustibe OF promise
He is deep as a well. Wit. generosity. race.
nerve. prompt decision. energy IN action, alb
solutely unbendng obstinacy OF purpose pluck.
and a rare intelligence are all there with great
deal besides. All the mystery and magic. the
essential principles Of sovereignty. are there
too He Will be in the full scceptation
Of the word"
The schooboy William OF this book Is a
light hearted. persistent student. honestly eager
to do the best possible and honestly proud OF
the recognition Of his efforts To him succeeds
the young soldier going about his military
business with fiery energy. doing with all his
power whatever he has to do. The picture Of
the tnpetuous Emperor cutting loose from
Bismarcks tutelage is more interesting than that
OF the soldier:
He made point during the last days OF THIS ex-
traordilary conflict TO dine several times zen
grand gala" at Prince Bismarck's palace in the
Wlhelmstrasse. and Of talking sympathetically
and most graciously to his depressed and cruelty
preoccupied host Nor was this clever dodge or
the play OF cat with helpless mouse. but the
outcome OF the absolutely genuine affection which
at the bottom OF his heart William still bore the
man who had been the ideal OF his whole youth
the man Tor whom he would always entertain
deep personal reverence as the iIlustrious
servant Of this dynasty and the foremost among
the creators Of the German Empire. Every
one OF his actions, nay, the slightest OF his words
was marked by the most delicate and high bred
courtesy, and he certainly did all that lay within
doomed Chancellor.
OF William as a family man the author writes
with unsparing praise. His devotion to the
gentle and wise bride Of his youth. his careful
management of his six sons. his enslavement by
the bright, mischievous "Prinzesschen," the only
daughter of his house are most picturesquely
described
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-15

only do these strangers tramp into the back
gardens and peer into the windows while the
good cottagers are eating. but one old lazy told
the Invalid that she had once caught TWO pussy
bodies just as they were about to look into her
cooking pots on the kitchen stove" Places like
Hardwick Hall and Chatsworth and Haddon
Hall-au Of which were visited by the trio with
the result Of much entertainment for the reader
are partly spoiled by these trippers for the
intelligent tourist. To go through a fascinat-
ing EIizabethan mansion with an unsympa-
thetic crowd listening to the mechanical Grafton
of an i'll instructed housekeeper is not con-
ducive to the enjoyment Of those who want 10
feel historic illusions.
The details offered concerning the many COM
Portable ruins which sheltered the Americans
are often amusing as well as suggestive 10
other travellers. Some Of them. several cen
turtles DID, provide attractive Illustrations The
volume deserves TO be consulted by the ever
increasing groups OF Americans who wander
happily through summer days in England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-15
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