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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
DANGERS OF CIVILIZATION
Bashful Young Man Has a Streak OF
Hard Luck at His Best
Girls Home.

A young man from Silver Lake
called to spend the evening with a
Castle Rock girl the other night, says
the Castle Rock (Ore.) Advocate. A
storm came up and the girls father
asked him to remain over night. He
was a bashful young man and the next
morning when he was invited to a seat
at the table he very reluctantly accept
ed. He was very nervous and agitated.
He sat opposite the mirror and discov-
cred that he had forgotten to comb his
hair. Then he dropped his fork on the
floor and as he stopped to pick it up he
upset his coffee. Matters went from bad
to worse until the young man quit eat
ing and put his hands under the table.
The loose end of the tablecloth was ly-
ing in his lap and when he touched it
he turned pale. He thought it was his
shirt and in his nervous excitement
while dressing he had forgotten to put
the garment inside his trousers. There
was no time to lose He hurriedly
stuffed the supposed shirt inside his
trousers. Two minutes later when the
family arose from the table there was a
crash. The dishes lay in broken mass
on the floor. The young man pulled
three feet of the tablecloth out of his
pants and fled through the door. He is
now hiding and the girl is looking for
a less bashful lover.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
FRANKLY OWNED HIS FAULT.
Incident of Recent Occurrence Illus
trating French Army Discipline
"A Grenadier's Offense.

Although there has been complaint
Of late about a growing lack of disci-
pine in the ranks of the French army.
the decentralization has not, it is BIZ
lieved, progressed seriously, as the
following incidents, coming from Il
French naval port. will illustrate:
A general holding a high command
made his appearance few days ago
at the barracks of an infantry regi-
ment, which, in obedience to his or
ders, was promptly drawn up in the
yard. Then he explained the reason
in a brief address. He said that as
he was walking in the town attired
in multi on the previous day a man
belonging to the corps, who was the
worse for liquor, accosted him rudely
and asked him to stand him a drink.
LET him step out of the ranks he
concluded.
Immediately bugler emerged, and,
saluting, said: ct is I. mon general"
The incident is characteristic and
apropos of it one is reminded of such
an adventure which befell certain
French marshal. A grenadier. who
was exasperated at some injustice
that had been done him, pointed his pis-
tol at him and pulled the trigger, but it
did not go off. Without moving a
muscle, the veteran cried: -Four days
in the cells for keeping your arms IN
bad state.' The buglers honesty
can scarcely have failed to be an ex-
tenuation of his offense in the eyes
of the general.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
NOW IS THE TIME TO USE
HYOMEI
Cures Catarrh and Prevents Cold. N,
Stomach Dosing. Just Breathe 1t.

At this season of the year, ca
tarrhal troubles are very prevalent,
and nearly every person suffers to
certain extent.
Catarrh is actually the result OF
a succession of colds and can bt
easily prevented if the proper treat
ment is followed.
Hyomei is natural yet scientific
cure for the cold and grip troubles
that lead to catarrh, as well as 8
positive cure for the disease itself.
The balsamic air of Hyome
breathed through the small pocket
inhaler that comes with every out
fit is filled with germ-killing and
health giving qualities that pene
trate to the minutest air cells of the
head, throat and lungs. 1t kills al
catarrhal germs, frees the mucous
membrane from poisonous microbes
and makes a perfect and complete
cure of catarrh.
The complete outfit costs only
81, while bottles of Hyomei car
be procured for soc. J. T. Bennett
sells Hyomei on the mo cure, nc
pay" plan, and will refund the
money if it fails to give perfect
satisfaction. You take no risl
whatever in using Hyomei. 1t il
the only treatment sold under 6
guarantee of this nature where {
leading local druggist agrees tt
return the money if the treatmen
fails to cure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
SUDDENLY STRICKEN.
ThOs. McGOvern of the Dubuque Tele-
egraph Stricken with Apoplexy.

Thomas McGovern, of Dubuque,
employed by the Dubuque Tele-
graph as canvasser in this vicinity,
was suddenly stricken with
apoplexy at the Lancaster house
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. McGovern had been out in
the country west of this city on a
trip, and returned apparently in
usual health. In the afternoon he
had a severe spell of nausea, and
it is supposed that the violence of
the attack ruptured blood vessel
in the brain, producing apoplexy.
He was removed to the Lancas-
ter hospital, where DR.. Gault gave
the patient prompt attention. Mrs.
McGovern came up from Dubuque
on Thursday evening, and is as
sisting in caring for him. He has
been slightly improving in health
and today is conscious a portion of
the time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

February Is, 1903, Mr.. o. L. Nc
Knight, druggist of Belle River,
Jefferson Co., ILL.,, wrote, II have
sold and used Harris Honey and
Horehound and Re-Go Laxative
Tonic Syrup and found they gave
entire satisfaction" Harris Honey
and Horehound is a certain cure for
Coughs, Colds and all Throat and
Lung diseases, and Re-Go Laxative
Tonic, Syrup is the ideal laxative
and a positive cure for Consump-
ton, Sick Headache, Biliousness
and Indigestion. Csc, SOC and $1.00
bottles sold by Joseph T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
Wrongfully Accused.


Assessor Darneille is president of
the district branch of the Joke Max
ers' union, and is quick to take advan-
tage of any opportunity to create a
laugh. AS chairman Of the excise
board, which held a prolonged session
the other day, he is accused of the
following:
The proprietor and barkeeper Of a
saloon were before the board to show
cause why the license of the saloon
should not be revoked. The charge
was permitting disorderly conduct.
The proprietor was placed on the
stand but in reply to every question,
answered in low whisper. He said
he was unable to talk louder Conse-
quently, the barkeeper was called, but
he too was suffering from a loss of
voice. He could not articulate above a
whisper
Assessor Darneille stopped the pro-
ceedings. and turning to the police
Officer, what is the charge against
these persons!'
permitting disorderly conduct, sir,"
was the reply.
II think you have made grave mis-
take" retorted the assessor, 1.-The
charge should have been operating a
speak-easy."
1t is understood that one of the mem
hers of thQ excise hoard is laughing
ashington Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
ESTATE OF MATTHIAS ADAMS, Deceased

State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the special
term of the County Court, to be held IN and
for said County. at the curt house in the
City of Lancaster. in said County, on the
fourth Tuesday of March, A. d. 1904, being
the 22nd day of March. 1904, at the hour of
one O'Clock in the afternoon, the following
matter will be heard and cOnSidered
The petition of Trial d. Kinney, of Grant
County, Wisconsin. that the Administrative
of the estate of Matthias Adams, late of said
County. deceased. be authorized and directed
to convey to the petitioner the following
described real estate in Grant County. Wis
consin. to-wit part of the u of S w a
of Secti n two (2) Town three 81 North of
Range four ~ West described as follows:
Commencing at the S corner of the S w
quarter of said section, thence North 25
25-1O0 chains. thence North 81 degrees, West
ten chains. thence South SO degrees. West
fourteen chains, thence West four and 25-
loo chains, thence South twenty chains.
thence East twenty chains to place of begin
ming, containing So acres and % rods more or
less.
Notice is also hereby given that said petit
tiOn is now pending in this Court.
By order of the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL, County Judge.
Dated Feb 18th 1904.
Lowry & Carthew Petitioners Attorneys.
First ms Feb. ~; last Mar II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
this wonderful region. Send four
cents in stamps for copy of the book
let to w. B. Kniskern, P. T. M.
Chicago & Northwestern R'y.,
Chicago, Ill. 2t
NOTICE OF HEARING.

State of Wisconsin, County Court for Grant
County
Butler by Allen Burkholder and Abbie
Burkholder, his wife.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of the County Court to be held in and
for said county at the CITY Hall in the City
of Platteville in said county, on the 18th day
of March, A. d. 1904, at ten O'clock in the
forenoon of said day, the following matter
will be heard and cOnSidered
The petition of Allen Burkholder and Alb
bic Burkholder, his wife, of Harrison in the
county of Grant in the state of Wisconsin,
for leave to adopt Morton Butler, minor
child not their own by birth, the child by
birth of William Butler and Della Butler,
his wife.
Dated this 18th day of February. 1904.
By the Court.
E. B. GOODS ELL, County Judge.
First insertion Feb. 20; last Mar. 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

Governor Bates of Massachusetts
will not succeed Secretary Moody
in the presidents cabinet. He thinks
it would be demotion instead of
promotion.
The conviction of the post-office
thieves at Washington has made
Gen. Bristow one of the most
popular men in the Republican
party. What will we have?
Mr.. Bryan is really chivalrous in
discussing current events. He says
''Mr. Hearst is among those worthy
to be mentioned" There is con-
decension about this that is delight
full and that is no doubt appreciated.
There is property to the amount
of 1888, &c., 48 free from taxation
in the city of Washington more
religious property than all the
school houses. A crusade has
begun for the taxation of churches.
DR.. Easton, Presbyterian, says 1--WE
shall rejoice in being permitted to
follow the example of our Lord,
who paid his taxes like gentle
man."
There seems to be growing
sentiment in the United States for
the restoration of the whipping-post
for wife beating and other offenses
which free board in public insti-
tuition does not seem to abolish.
Some state might try it in the
interest of collective civilization.
It looks now as if there would be
fourteen or fifteen candidates voted
on the first ballot in the Democratic
national convention. A good many
states seem to have a favorite son.
A conspiracy has been discovered
having for it's object the sale of the
Rosebud Lands in South Dakota
aggregating 416,OO acres, at So or
So an acre, when they are worth 81
to $40 an acre. The President
promises to prevent the robbery if
he can.
A service pension bill is being
pushed strongly in Congress. 1t
would provide pensions of $12 a
month and cost $40, 100000 year.
The Grand Army is vigorously
behind it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
Map of the World.

A beautiful map, valuable for
reference, printed on heavy paper,
42x64 inches, mounted on rollers;
ndges bound in cloth showing our
eew island possessions, the Trans
Siberian Railway, Pacific Ocean
cables, railway lines and other
features of Japan, China, Man
churia, Korea and the Far East.
Sent on receipt Of Is cents in stamps
TO w. B. Kniskern, p. T. M, Chic
ago, & Northwestern R'y., Chic
ago I'll. ct
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
Aids to Legislation.

Among the aids to legislation found
on taking stock in the senate commit
tee-rooms and warehouse were forty
four bottles of cologne, lemon squeez-
er, bottle of tonic, 101 small glasses,
eight bath brushes. seventy-two cases
Of hygienic soap, five bottles Of salts,
and violet. white rose. Jockey Club
and other fancy soaps. The white
wash. which. is never listed, is mixed
fresh daily and kept in the celler
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
Month After Month

A cold clings to you. The cough
seems to tear holes in the delicate
tissues of the throat and lungs. You
lose weight and you wonder if you
are threatened with a disease you
scarcely dare to name. Are you
aware that even a stubborn and
long-neglected cold is cured with
Aliens Lung Balsam? Do not
spend more of your life in coughing
and worrying.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

Lovers of music are promised a
rare treat next Wednesday evening
-Hackett's orchestra of seven solo
lists. One of the best prompters in
the state for the dance following the
concert.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
In Gases of Suicide.

Dr. Waldo, city of London coroner
aid in a lecture recently that a weapon
in the hand of man who had been muir
dered is always tightly grasped, SO tina
the fingers sometimes have to be severed
before it can be released. In the case:
of suicide there is no grasp at all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

The largest shoe factory in France
uses only American machinery. The
growth of this mandatory is phenom-
email. Before the Paris exposition of
1900 this factory was very small one,
employing only French machinery.
Since then it has increased until it is
the largest in the republic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

Reconstructs your whole body,
makes rich red blood. Drives out
impurities that have collected dur
ing the winter, HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is a family tonic, IS
cents. Tea or tablets. JOS. Ben
nett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

A report from Tripoli is to the effect
that surveys are now being made for
a railroad from a point on the Medi-
terranean into the interior. T1ipoli is
a dependency Of the Ottoman empire,
and is situated on the northern coast
of Africa. Its population consists
chiefly of MoOrs and Arabs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup is a
pleasant and effectual medicine for
cleansing the system, regulating
the liver and bowels, cures
Costiveness, Biliousness, Headaches,
Loss of Appetite, Bad Breath,
Belching, Disorders of the Stomach,
Indigestion and Dyspepsia. Csc,
soc and $1.0O bottles. Sold by Jos.
Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

Selma Lagerlof, who has just re.
ceived gold medal for literary excel
lence from the Royal Swedish acad-
envy, is celebrated Swedish novelist
and the second woman writer to be so
honored by the distinguished academy,
the other being Frederick Bremen, also
famous in the field of fiction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
The Black Hills.

The Black Hills, in the south
western part Of the state of South
Dakota, produce one-third of the
gold found in the United States, and
are said to be the richest one hun
dred square miles in the world. A
new booklet on the Black Hills has
been issued by the Northwestern
nne, with a fine detailed map of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

This spring you will need nerve
food, one that will cleanse and re-
construct your nerve centers and
wasted energies, HOLSTER Rocky
Mountain Tea will do it. 35 cents.
Tea or tablets. Jos. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

It isn't how much cold cream a
woman puts on her face but how
much Rock Mountain Tea she takes
inside that brings out real beauty.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
compilations stay. IS cents. Tea
or tablets. Jos. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
MONEY TO LOAN.

Parties desiring to borrow money
on good real estate security and
first-class rates can secure same by
calling on me. Office in the Baxter
block with the law firm of Brown &
Brennan. CHAs. M. KLARMAN,
Off ancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

Gather the roses of health for your
cheeks, egsf
While the parks are shining with
dew.
Get out in the morning early and
bright
By taking Rocky Mountain Tea at
night. Jos. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

Hardin, with population of 10000
Russians and 10000 Chinese, is the
present center of the Touring mill in
dustry Of Manchuria, and is destined
to become one of the great flour-pro-
ducing centers of the world. The mill
ers paid ~ cents bushel for wheat
during last year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05
The only high grade Baking Powder
made at moderate price.
Calumet
Baking
Powder
EDITORIAL NOTES.
interesting Notes From Our Special
Political Correspondent.

Political Correspondent.
1t is reported that Hobson will
sue the Mikado of Japan for infringe
ment, as he had taken out patent
on his failure, in corking harbors.
The Gar has abolished his censor
of news and the Mikado has estab-
lished one. The former says he has
nothing to conceal. The latter has
nothing that he wants to tell-just
at present
The Presidents protest against
race suicide seems to be affective.
A Washington man named Winnie
berger who weighs only 115 pounds
is the father of four sets of twins
and one set of bankruptcies twelve
babies in all. The President will no
doubt shove him into the Census
Office on good salary.
The punishment of postal frauds
ought to help the Republican party.
Our postal department is the great
est organization in the world, hav-
ing grown from rs postofices in
Franklin's time, to 5000 now, and
from 800 employees to 1000. The
percentage of fraud is amazingly
small.
The President is in a hurry to
begin work on the Panama canal,
but the Republic OF Columbia has
sued the French Psnama Canal
Company and enjoined it against
transferring the property.
"Everybody's Magazine" calls
aloud for a parcel-post and says it's
coming is only a question of short
time. Why should the American
people be tyrannized over by four
express companies which insist on
monopolizing the carrying business?
We ought to be able to send ten or
twenty pounds by mail, as the
Germans, English, French and
many other peoples do.
The demand for the removal of
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gener-
al Bristow has not been heard
lately.
Senator Tillman says that a
farmer is man that works with
his hands and an agriculturist is a
man who works with his mouth.
If anybody ever knew Senator
Tillman to work with his hands,
he will please stand up and be
counted.
The great question whether Gov
ernor Odell or Senator Platt is
BOSS" in New York seems to fill
the Democratic camp with trouble.
Mr.. Bryan seems to be willing to
take anything except advice. And
yet he claims to be in favor of
reciprocity.
Three years ago Senator Bever-
age travelled all through Manchuria,
Siberia, and Russia. Being inter
viewed by our Washington CORES
pondent he says: 1.-The Russian
has immense staying qualities. He
can endure enough exposure and
hardship to kill most men for he
has deep chest, broad shoulders
and stout legs, and appears to be
almost without nerves. He believes
in the future destiny of his country
as the one designated by the
Almighty for the redemption OF the
world. Like the Boer he prays and
sings as he fights, and being fatal
list is as formidable as Cromwell's
trooper. And there are millions Of
him. Can Japan stand up for any
great length of time against such
an antagonist? I think not. Yet
Russia complains that we are hos
tile"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

Seamless welding of iron and steel
is now done in Birmingham, Eng, by
the use of acetylene and oxygen in a
blowpipe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

A six-months' cruise will decrease
the speed of ship 16 per cent This
is owing to the barnacles that gather
Oh the hull.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

AS a consequence of the famine
times, Stockholm legislators proposed
a tax upon all persons weighing more
than 125 pounds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-05

will rid you of it, radically and per-
manently, as they have rid thousands.
The evening world., 1904-04-22
THE WORLD. FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL 90, 1904.

would proceed. as usual, to his once.
When he had not returned for dinner
the family begun m inquiry. lie was
a member OF no club, had never alb
scented himself from dinner and had
invariably spent tbs evening with his
family.
IL was learned that he had not been
at his ONCE during the day. although
he was to have taken part in several
important conferences there. Since that
morning when he left his daughter at
the Bridge he has not been seen nor
heard from by those who know him.
When last seen he had a brown
leather wallet marked with the initials
OF his father. ~. A. p" and contain
ing $50 in bills. a gold watch worth $3.50.
marked with the initials ~. w. P,;"
a large solitaire diamond ring. nd a
topaz seal ring.
lie wore a black business suit, black
.overcoat and a band of mourning about
his stiff hat. He was about s feet 10
inches in height. weighed 200 pounds.
had dark hair tinged with gray, n a
partially r mustache.
The evening world., 1904-04-22
COAL INQUIRY DEMANDED.
Congress Urged TO Take Up Matte,
~ Acknowledgement Refuses.

WASHINGTON. April 22.-"The At
torney-General has been brooding over
that evidence like an old hen on a door
knob for eighteen months. lie has not
acted In any way and WON let anybody
take 1t away from him"
Representative william Randolph
Hearst made this statement before the
House Committee on the Judiciary to-
day in arguing for n favorable report
on his resolution calling on the Attor-
ney-General for the evidence against
the anthracite coal carrying railroads,
wsich includes the report OF the United
States District-Attorney for the South
ern District OF New York.
Mr.. Hearst occupied the attention Of
the COMMITTEES for a hour in the first
argument he has made in his capacity
as a member of the House. He re-
viewed In detail the proceedings insti-
tuted by himself against the railroads
"a demanded that action should be
taken either by the Attorney-Genera
OF that the House should appoint q
committee OF eve of its members Il
compile anew h evidence in the pos
session Of the Acknowledgement with q
view to securing action against thos,
roads under the Sherman antitrust act
The evening world., 1904-04-22
QUIET ON THE CURB.
Few Changes In Prices for Out
side Securities.

Trading on the ourb was extremely
dull to-day with prices showing few
changes. The bid and asked prices of
the principal outside securities were:
The evening world., 1904-04-22
MISSING MAN
MAY Be INSANE
Lawyer Pickett, of Brooklyn,
Disappears Under Strange
Circumstances, and Friends
Think He Has Lost His Mind.

John w. Pickett. a wealthy and
prominent ~real-estate lawyer at No.
2cs Broadway. is missing from bis
home ut No. 3ts Clinton street. Brook
Ign.
His social and business relations
were such that he could find nc cause
In them 10 absent himself. But his
health was bad and recently he had
grieved considerably over the death
OF his father. and these facts led his
wife and two grown daughters and
the many friends OF the family to fear
that he may have temporarily lost his
mind.
1t had been the custom OF either one
Of the daughters, or both, to walk
with him each morning from their home
as far as the Bridge. Miss Helen &C
companied him last Wednesday morn
ing and parted with him at the Brook
Ign n OF tho bridge at 10 o'clock.
At that time 1t was believed that he