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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
BOGUS NOTE BROUGHT LUCK.
Queer Incident Which Happened
Recently at Monte Carlo.

Queer Incident Which Happened
Recently at Monte Carlo.
A most unique incident happened re-
Gently at the gaming tables Of Monte
Carlo. An English visitor, having lost
every cent Of his ready money, wired d
pathetic appeal for help to a friend in
England. Two days later he received
letter, addressed in the friends hand
writing, which on being opened reveal
ed 70 note. Without pausing to read
the letter, the plunger fastened to
Ciro's, the famous restaurant in the
Galerie Charles Ill, and changed his
FLYER" into French money. From Ciro's
be went straight into the Casino,
where, experiencing an extraordinary
run of luck, he not merely retrieved all
his previous losses but gained a sub
Etantial increase in the bargain.
Weary of play, he retired with few
cronies to Ciro's again to celebrate the
occasion. The usually genial NJ. Giro
net him at the door Of his establish
nent with a flood Of reproaches and
apbraidings. The G5 note was bad He
waved it angrily in the pIunger's face
mails oui, it was false, this G5 note!
The plunger took the guilty "fver"
and scrutinized it carefully. 1t was
me of the sham bank notes issued by
he late Sir Augustus Harris. and bear
ing on its face an advertisement OF the
Drury Lane pantomime. \ The English
friend, himself as "broke" as the
plunger, had posted him the fagrantly
worthless note as a joke-a joke which,
had the plunger taken the trouble to
examine the "fver" or read It's cover.
ing letter, he would have seen only too
clearly himself. 1t was fortunte that
he did not do so. He merely paid Giro
| his E5.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
Leather Brooches.

a hundred and fifty years ago the
farm hands and house servants of Eng
land were clothed in leather. A good
pair Of leather breeches was said to
pass from father to son as an heirloom.
Then a boy went to school as well pro-
tected as an armOred cruiser. The au-
thor of "Didisburye In the AS" offers
some observations upon these articles
Of common wear.
The test of a good pair was to try
II they would stand upright Of them
selves when nobody was in them. If
they would do so they were good,
strong stuff, and likely to last for many
years.
My father remembered prentice lad
coming to his father, whose fond moth
er had provided him with such pair,
and they were the means of ''vast of
fun" in a game that is unknown in
these days, that is, for the boys to set
the brooches upright, and then jump
into them without touching them with
the hands.
1t was probably pair or Sucn leatn-
er breeches that the Windsor boy was
wearing when George III. asked him If
he did not know that the man before
him was the king.
eyes," said the boy.
'"Then why don't you go on your
knees, and you might kiss the kings
hand?" said the king.
Because I'd spoil my breeches"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
Boiled Wrong Tea.

While the negotiations for peace be-
tween Russia and Japan were in pro.
gress at Portsmouth last year one Of
the attaches of the Japanese envoy Wis
tied Philadelphia on several occasions
and was entertained 10y numerous per
sons. A few days ago a hostess who
had shown him much attention received
from him a note saying he was sending
her some extremely rare and fine tea
The letter explained that the writer
was sending "a mere taste" because II
was impossible to obtain a larger
amount. When the tea arrived it was
in a quantity fashioned receptacle
about the size of a cigar box and seem.
ed to be ample for a large party. The
hostess gathered some friends and they
sampled the wonderful tea, which prov.
ed to be nothing like so good as could
be bought in Philadelphia. This was q
great disappointment, but later a little
package containing the real tea was
found. All the rest was merely pack
ing. When the genuine article was
brewed it made up for everything.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
FACTS GUARANTEED
NeuPaisIa and AnsenIa are Curec Dy
Or. Williams Pink Pills.

For nearly a generation the people OF
this country have known DIR. Williams
Pink Pills, dufdng which time proof OF
thousands of cures by this remedy mas
been published and confirmed and not
one person has been harmed in the slight.
est degree by their use. The pills con-
tain no opiate, narcotic OF stlmu1anC'
nor any drug which could 1n1ure the
most delicate constitution.
''For over year, says Miss Qharlotte
Van Salisbury, of Castleton, NY, -
suffered from neuralgia and palpltatlon
Of the heart. My skin was pale ana sal
low and was troubled with dizziness
fainting spells and fits of indigestion.
was very nervous and would start at tns
slightest sound. At times great weak
ness would come over me and on one &C.
casion my limbs gave way under me and
fell to the sidewalk.
"Of course / was treated by our local
physicians and also consulted a noted
doctor at Albany, but nothing they gave
me seemed to benefit me. One day
read IN a newspaper about DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People and 1mme-
diately gave them trial. I soon felt
much better and my color had begun to
return. continued using the pills and
by the time had taken eight boxes
was entirely cured.
"My sister, Sarah Van Salisbury, suf-
fered terribly from an@mia. She was
pale and thin and we feared that she
would become a victim of consumption.
She tried Dr. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People and i'll short time she be-
gam to gain in strength and weight.
She is now strong and well and we both
heartily recommend DIR. Williams Pink
Pills to all who are in Ill health.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists or sent. postpaid, on receipt
81 so, by the DIR. Williams Medicine Co.,
Schenectady, NY. Descriptive PAM
phlets free on request.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
Indefinitely Postponed.

She was an economical, industrious
and ambitious young wife. a writer In
the New York Tribune says, and often
tried to persuade her husband to give
up smoking One day she pointed out
to him, in exact figures, how much he
spent on tobacco in the course of a
year.
And you would be better off," she
said, mentally and physically, as well
as financially, without your pipe"
"But all great men have smoked"
he urged.
WELL" she said, "just promise me
that you'll give up smoking till you're
great. I'll be quite satisfied"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
BOYS TERRIBLE ECZEMA.
Mouth and Eyes Covered with Crusts
Hands Pinned Down-Miracu-
lous Cure bv Cuticura.


Hands Pinned Down-Miracu-
lous Cure by Cuticura.
When my little boy was six months
old, he had eczema. The sores extend
"a SO quickly over the whole body
tnat we at once called in the doctor.
we then went to another doctor, but
ne could not help him, and ia OR de-
SPAR We went to a third one. Matters
became so bad that he had regular
holes in his cheeks, large enough to put
finger into. The food had to be Civ
en- with a spoon, for his mouth was
covered with crusts as thick as fin
ger, and whenever he opened the
mouth they began to bleed and sup
pirate, as did also his eyes. Hands.
arms, chest and back, in short the
whole body, was covered over and
over. We had no rest by day or night.
Whenever he was laid in his bed, we
had to pin his hands down; otherwise
he would scratch his face, and make
an open sore l think his face must
have itched most fearfully.
eve finally thought nothing could
help, and had made up my mind to
send my wife with the child to Eu-
rope, hoping that the sea air might
cure him, otherwise he was to be put
under good medical care there. But,
Lord be blessed, matters came differ
emily, and we soon saw a miracle. A
friend Of ours spoke about Cuticura.
We made trial with Cuticura Soap,
Ointment and Resolvent, and within
ten days or two weeks we noticed q
decided Improvement Just as quickly
as the sickness had appeared it also
began to disappear, and within ten
weeks the child was absolutely well,
and his skin was smooth and white as
never before. f. Hohrath, President
of the G. L. Hohrath Company, Man
ufacturers of Silk Ribbons, 4 to 20
Rink Alley, South Bethlehem, Pa.
June 5, 1867
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
CLEVER DOCTOR
Cured q 20 Years. Trouble Without
Any Medicine.


Any Medicine.
A wise Indiana physician cured
twenty years stomach disease without
any medicine, as his patient tells:
II had stomach trouble for twenty
years, tried allopathic medicines. patent
medicines and all the simple remedies
suggested by my friends, but grew
worse all the time.
FINALLY a doctor, who Is the most
prominent physician in this part OF the
State, told me medicine would 40 me
no good, only irritating my stomach
and making it worse-that must look
to diet and quit drinking coffee.
Il cried out in alarm, Quit drinking
coffeev why, What will drink?
"'Try Postum" said the doctor; 1
drink it and you will like it when It IS
made according to directions, with
cream, for it is delicious and has none
Of the bad effects coffee has"
well, that was two years ago and
l am still drinking Postum. My stom-
ach is right again, and l know Doctor
hit the nail on the head when he de-
cided coffee was the cause Of all my
trouble. I only wish had quit 1t
years ago and drank Postum IN It's
place" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Greek, Mich.
Never too late to mend. Ten days
trial of Postum in place Of coffee works
wonders. There's a reason.
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book. 1.-THE Road to MELVILLE"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
DOMESTIC MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Boycott in China as Discussed
at the Table.

Th0 boycott In China as Discussed
at the Table.
II see," said Mr.. Lampblack, looking
up from his morning paper, 'that
there's a boycott in China"
do tell" replied his wife, with an
air of scorn, as she arranged the dishes
on the table, and proceeded with an I'M
portant flourish to cut the bread. "Come
on and eat your breakfast, Nose, and
don't consarn yerself about that boy
what's caught in China. There's been
boys caught nearer home that never
heard tell Of you mentioning, and why
you should do so now is more than I
know"
you don't understand" said Mr..
Lampblack. 81 have been reading in
the paper on the boycott on American
goods, and -"
"Tain't a mite of difference to me
whether the boy was on American
goods, or the American goods was on
him.. And as for your fling at my un-
Outstanding, I'd have you know Nose
Lampblack, that it is as good as your'n,
if [ amt been edikated up to the same
notch that you be- Shet up. Mandy.
and you, Zeke, your two's dad will help
yer plates when he gifts done reading
about that ar boy what's been caught
in China, likes if thar's never been
one caught nearer home before nor
since"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
Particularly TTnpresged Her.

'You were at the concert last night,
were your" said the next door neighbor.
'How did you like it?"
1T was splendid" said Mrs. Lapsling.
''They played one overture, with a wab-
bly, ghetto by the violinist, that was the
finest thing I ever heard in my life"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

suffered a long,
long time with my
back, and felt drag
gy and listless and
tired all the time.
/ lost from my
usual weight, 225,
to ITO. Urinary
passages were too
frequent and I had
to get up often in
the night. | had
headaches and dir
~ spells also, but
my worst suffering
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

was from renal collie After began
using Doan's Kidney Pills passed
gravel stone as big as a bean. Since
then I have never had an attack Of
gravel, and have picked up to my for
mer health and weight. l am a well
man, and give Doan's Kidney Pills
credit for It,"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Z.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
This Is No Fish story.

The largest frog is how stated to be
the new Rama Goliath, from the Cam
erons, with head and body measuring
not less than ten inches. Hitherto the
largest known has been a species living
in the Solomon Islands.-Louisville
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
Side Lights on History.

Sir Isaac Newton had discovered the
law of gravitation.
"I'd like to see anybody get around
that ]" he said.
Consulting the records, and satisfying
himself that no Supreme Court ever had
declared it unconstitutional, he proceeded
to divide it into sections.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
No Visible Signs,

Mrs. Rambo-Absalom, have you been
drinking again?
Mr. Rambo-Yesh. How ju guesh it,
Nanshy?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

A Kentuckian brought suit for the
price of pint of turnip seed, won his
case and received verdict Of 10 cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
No Danger.

Mr.. Gayboy (about to start on a busa-
ness trip)-I'H try to write to you every
few days, Maria, but if | should be busy
and a week or more pass without your
hearing from me you needn't be alarm
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

Mrs. Gayboy-I shan't. I'll take the
children with me and hunt you up.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14
TORTURED WITH GRAVEL.

Since Using Doan's Kidney Pills
Not a Single Stone Has Formed.
Capt. 3. L. Crute, Adjt. VIM. Watts
Camp, q. @. ", Roanoke, Va, says: II
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

The idea of curing rheumatism in
horses by the means of brine baths is
receiving the support of veterinary sur
geons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

Mrs. Wins1ow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teethinE; softens the gums reduces Inflammation al
lays pain. cures wind collie. Is cents bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

A drunkard always looks for So
Der man to play with and a loafer al
ways wants to play with busy man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

great OKII cure, IS pIlCeIGSS.
Complete External and Internal Treatment for every
Humor, from Pnpes to Scrofula from Inf&ne51a Age
consisting of Cuticura Soap 25c Ointment, 6oS Hsssi.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-14

What story
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

chasms, where they rush along under the
snow-covered ground.
"My thoughts are often down in the valley
| with you and Madeli; but l feel myself near
The Senners' Goodnight When darkness
has already settled in the valley, and the light
of the sun shines only on the highest noun
tain-peaks, the chief senner, who occupies the
highest Alp, emerges from his hut and blows
through his shalmer, Praise God the Lord.
Immediately every senner within hearing dis
| tancc appears upon the threshold of his hut
and repeats the words. During the lapse of
fifteen minutes the name of God reverberates
from every mountain-top and ravine for miles
every senner, including your Ulrici, with bar
ed head, now kneeIs in prayer until the last
rays of the sun have vanished. Then good
night sounds from the trumpet of the first
senner, and goodnight is re echoed from the
Alphorns of all the rest Everybody now re
luxuries as candles. And bread have not
seen since / eat the last seedcake you gave
me for my journey.
"The young heifer you decorated with rib
bons is very Familiarity rubbing her nose on
my shoulder. Perhaps she would like to send
her greetings along with the love of your de-
voted ULRICI."
The same day on which this letter cheered
the hearts of his mother and sister, one might
have thought he was lord of the mountains
so cOuHueAtly ulu nc SIIlue DcIWeen MS cat
tie, carelessly leaping a narrow chasm, or
peering down into fathomless depth.
Presently, however, he tired of his lordly
survey and sat down to play a familiar air
The cattle were quietly grazing, and as quiet
ly scattering, unnoticed by Ulrici, whose head
had dropped upon his breast in slumber.
A loud blast from Yokli's horn, asking the
usual question, '1s all well?" aroused him
with a start. Without taking time to see, he
replies, "Alls WE'LL"
Then he begins to count the number of his
cattle, and discovers that valuable COW and
his favorite heifer are missing. He starts up
in wild alarm, for his whole seasons wages
besides the money which his mother had paid
as security, would be forfeited if they were
lost
With throbbing heart he starts in search of
them. Again he heard Yokl1s horn inquiring
if all was well, and Uurici, fearing severe
reprimand, and still hoping to recover them,
each time replies with an assuring 'TYes!"
though he felt his face burn with shame at
the conscious deception.
AT last, after ascending some hundreds of
feet higher, he discovers the print of hoofs
on the thin crust of snow.
An exclamation of relief, bound forward,
and Ulrici, with smothered cry, sinks down,
down through the treacherous snow--he
! knows not where.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

| He recovers his senses, only to find himself
| on narrow, craggy rock, with the wild, icy
mountain-stream roaring fifteen feet beneath
him.
He was already twenty feet below ground,
and a single misstep would fling him down
INTO the rushing current below.
In vain his weak voice called for help; the
roaring current drowned it al; In vain he
perhaps shattered on the rocks below.
Again and again he heard Yoki calling his
name, but he could not make himself heard
above the rushing waters.
Must he die there all alone?"
He could not always sit there. Ere long he
must give way his hold upon that rocky shelf,
and then he would be shattered to pieces
within hearing of Yoklis incessant cal! Oh,
if he only had his horn to make himself
"Perhaps it had fallen into the current!"
He peered down. A cry of horror escaped
his pallid lips. 44-
There, fifteen feet beneath him, shining
brightly in the water, the only thing which
horn, lay close beside human body with its
face turned down.
The boys had always called him brave
Uli," but now he stood paralyzed with fear,
gazing upon the CHASTITY object below. .o..
mans fate Should he make the dangerous
leap for his horn, and, perhaps, land in q
crushed heap upon the dead body? 1t would
only decide the fate which now prolonged his
agony of suspense, and then there was
possibility of rescue within reach of his horn.
Still the name of "Uh!" came floating
across the chasm from Yoki's horn, and still
the icy current continued its .deafening roar
Ulrici was motionless- his white face grow
ing ehastlier every moment. * go =
Every faculty and muscle seemed paralyzed
with dumb despair. The echo of Praise God
the Lord!" reverberating through the narrow
chasm, brings flash of consciousness over his
face. F.s.,,
INJURED, as he too knelt upon the dripping
rock. "Was Yoki praying for him, too?"
When the goodnight" Of the senners
reached his ear, he knew that they were 60
inc to rest, and, in a few minutes, all hope
would be gone. He remained upon his knees
until the well-known call of Yokl reached
him once more.
Then, with fixed look of determination
and daring on his face he raised himself to
his full height, peered down into the chasm,
and. excaiming, fervently, Life or death,
in Gods name I'll dare it!" he made the fear,
full leap.
His heels slightly struck the limbs of the
corpse, as he landed, stunned and bruised,
CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

sturdy, conscious gait, by the side of young
heifer.
His glance sweeps searchingly over the by
ISLANDERS, and, with a. graceful swing of his
new hat, he salutes his mother and sister.
Both rush forward. In an instant he and the
heifer are covered with huttering ribbons. A
few suppressed tears, an earnest warning, and
fervent "B'hutte Gott," and they separate
for one long season of anxiety.
A double "Hurrah for Ulrici," from his old
comrades, and the train winds slowly up the
mountain-pass, accompanied with the pray
ers and good wishes of the old folks, the
Huttering handkerchiefs of sisters and sweet
hearts, and the. ringing cheers of old com
rades, until the last echo is lost in the chasms
and assures of the rocks.
Ulrici, alone with the herd and the herds
men, climbs laboriously up the steep heights.
The Alp-horns and cow-bels keep I'D mer-
ry chorus, and Ulrici's heaIt would have kept
time with the music, if only his gentle mother
had bid him goodby with smiles instead of
tears.
Presently, however, bright thought lit up
his face. W
"Yes" he murmured to himself. che would
write her letter. Mothers always ike to
get such little tokens Of thoughtfuiness from
A week later, Michel, the messenger from
the Alps, surprised the inmates of Ulrici's
home with letter.
| There was a great commotion in the little
cottage, even TO the four-tooted pets Judging
from their attitudes and prcked ears. when
Madeli opened the missive and read aioud.
Dear Mother and all the Home Folks.
For know pussy will be purring on Madeii's
| shoulder, Carlo will wag his tail for greet.
ings from me, and l am sure nv little robin
will peep through his cage sideways for a
glimpse Of my letter. So l won't slight anv v
| one.
81 am writing this on the green suard
sprinkled with Alpine flowers and herbs snr,
rounded here and there with pyram;ds Of
ice and snow, which dazzle my eyes with their
brilliant shades of colors from the reflection
of the sun. Away down lies the valley with
its village and orchards, looking like 9rouns
of Lighthouses and miniature forests And tbe
stream / used to fish in seems only slender
white thread, running through an expanse Of
green. Early in the morning, the clouds.
i which are so thick that l sometimes feel
tempted to try and sit down on them and he
carried to the valley, are beneath me, and
often imagine a few steps sufficient to touch
the blue sky with my hands.
"All around me are the snow-capped noun
tain peaks, staring like gant-monsters over
the neighboring Alps. From deep fssures Of
the rocks and glaciers, drops of water, clear
as crystal, drip necessarily, forming little
rills, then rivulets, then cascades falling from
one declvity to another down into deep