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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29
SAW WOOD.
Pay No Attention to the KnOcker
But Keep on Working.

Did you eyer happen to ride on a
train through the country when a
farm dog would run out and run
along after the car barking to the
fullest capacity of his lungs? The
dog attracts little attention from
the passengers at first, but the tram
soon pulls away from him; he and
his wall are soon lost in the dis
lance. The train hasn't been in
jured a particle, but the dog is tired
and out of wind. Well, said the
writer, that dog is just like a lot Of
people in this world. They lose no
opportunity to bark at the trains of
successful business men. The dog
imagines that the train is running
away because it does not fight back
but the train is always back the
next day and it will continue to
come around long after the dog is
out Of wind and has gone to the
happy hunting grounds. So when
you are in the field don't bid for
business with bark at your COM
petitor. In this present rush of
business affairs, people have no
time to pay any attention to bark
er. Attend strictly to your own
affairs and saw wood, after awhile
you will get big enough so you
won't have to bark.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29
Platteville.

AdSG week HlaIC0VlIl0 SQ1pp6Q
70O,215 pounds of zinc ore
Rev. Chubb, of Kewanee, was in
Platteville the first OF the week
shaking hands with his numerous
friends.
The wedding OF Miss Edna Knapp
and Will Jarrett occurred Wednes-
day evening before about sixty
friends and relatives.
David Wilkinson one of our
Oldest and most respected citizens,
was taken suddenly sick last Friday
night and died in few hours.
The st. Paul road has made a
survey which will bring their depot
within block and a half OF the
post-ofice. It is also stated on
good authority that the North
western will build new depot.
The Acme Livery Co. has it's new
barn almost completed. The barn
is a three story brick building
1SOx66 feet and accommodates one
hundred and seve1ty-five horses.
In the third floor will be roller
skating rink.
F. W. Hid, chief engineer for the
proposed electric line between here
and Dubuque, states that a large
corps Of engineers will be put to
work at once. Mr.. Hid has just
returned from the Missouri zinc
field and states that in few years
this district will out-rival the Joplin
field.
Monday morning, Henry Carl,
son of Henry Carl, ST., of this city,
was hit by a passenger train at
Madison and instantly killed. The
young man was a graduate of the
Normal and had worked and saved
enoug money to attend the U. W.
He had gone fishing and was sitting
on a railroad bridge when struck
0. A. Eastman has purchased an
auto Miss Amelia Krog left We'd
nesday for Bartlett, Ill.,, to visit her
grandparents DIR. and Mrs. Oct
tlker left Monday for trip west
Louis Scheels has returned to Louis
vile, Kentucky, to complete his
course in dentistry Born: To the
wife of Scott Bally, Monday, a
daughter.
Our city was in darkness Satur-
day evening. The electric light
company attempts to shove the
blame onto a boiler inspector for the
lack of light. AS there are three
boilers only one is used to run the
plant, it seems that with little
energy the other two could have
been put INTO commission.
Il. R. Chamberlain. representing
the Pratical Gas Construction Co.,
Of North Chicago, was in the city
the first Of the week making plat
Of the city with a view of submitting
plans to the city for installing a gas
plant. 1t is to be hoped our city
council will grant a franchise to
the above company as the present
electric light rates are exorbitant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29
will keep until Christmas.

Will keep until Christmas.
The crop this year was exception
ally good, and every farmer in the
country who has a few trees has
bushels of the fruit. Many of the
farmers are feeding the poorer
quality to the hogs, rather than
bring to the city. where there is
little market for them at the present
time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29
For salel

Best $50 acre farm in Clark Co.,
10 acres free from stumps. Fine 8
room brick house, two large base
ment barns, tenant house and ali
necessary out buildings. Enquire
of G. B. ANDREWS,
74t4 Longwood, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29
Report on the Tower Clock.

Since the appearance Of the last
article on the tower clock in the
Teller have been very busy part
of the time and confined to my room
by sickness the rest of the time, so
one would expect no progress Of the
work. In spite of all, the work has
marched along steadily. l will
quote the full list of contributors:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29
One on the Mail Order Houses.

Shears and Sawbuck kept q store
Such as never was before.
City folks they wouldn't sell,
Wouldn't let them have smell.
Fetched their money-just by jung!
Couldn't buy blessed thing!
Couldn't meet 'em face to face
An then sell 'em with good grace.
Country trade was what they sought.
Folks who'd pay for what they bought,
For they saw it, hide or tail.
They sent catalogues by mail
Out to every blessed one
Gittin' mail at Postum Run.
We set up at night and read
When we'd orter been to bd.
Book was bout as big as sin
Had lot of picters in,
And list of merchandise,
Every kind and every size
Givin' prices that they swore
Knock'd out every country store.
Looked SO straight and seemed so
true
7 bit at it-Jim did, too.
Jims my neighbor cross the way
Best man ever worked in hay,
Jest let him top off a stack
Sheds rain like a turtles back.
Pleasure jest to see him work,
Never knew OF Jim to shirk;
Swings scythe like it was play
Love to watch him in the way.
Well, we like a pair of fools,
Sent of-got some haydn tools.
Jim got harness and a pillow,
[. range-I see it now;
Drat the thing, it was so light
Used it for torch at night:
Throw'd the darn thing in the yard
Use it now for renderin' lard.
Fore Jim used the plow an hour
Found the blamed thing wouldn't
scour;
Tried his harness-broke tug
Sought for solace in his jug
In the cooler all that night
Jim reflected on his plight.
In the morning, Richard Stout.
Hard ware merchants, bailed him out.
Jim said after that he'd stick
Close as bark to good OF Dick.
Since he left the Postum Jail
Says he won't buy goods by mail,
Says Dicks cheaper, anyhow
Might have saved some on the pillow,
On the other goods some more,
At his OF friends hardware store.
Jim says. 1--WE can't sell no truck
To such folks as Shears Sawbuck,
They'll take all our cash away.
But won't buy our corn or hay"
That seemed purity strange to me,
So told OF Jim I'd see
So wrote to them that night
Jis to see if Jim was right.
Asst 'em, what they'd pay for OATS"
Could they use some likely shoats?
Had about four tons of hay
l could ship 'em right away.
Could furnish Mr.. Shears
With his family roastin' ears?
Also would my friend Sawbuck
Boy some Of my garden truck?
Answer came one summer day,
Said they Couldn't use our hay,
Couldn't use our oats or shoats,
Didn't like our billy goats.
When they needed truck to eat
Bought it down on Water street.
Sorry, but they must refuse
Anything but cash to USE"
I sat down an wrote em, then:
"Hate to truble you again.
But want to thank you, sirs,
For your bunch of cookie burrS.
If you love your teller man,
Do him, good, sirs, when you can
While our merchants sweetly sleep
Shears and Sawbuck shear your
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29
BIG CROP.
It is Said The Apple Crop Is Some
thing Enormous.

1t is said the market is over
stocked with summer apples, and
farmers are having a hard time to
dispose of their crop. but there will
not be much difficulty in d1sposing
of the winter apples, or those that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29

Hugh Harper who has been
with his Uncle Perry Moore for the
summer returned Wednesday to his
senior work in the University.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29
Salesman Wanted.

A gentleman salesman with some
experience is wanted at the Boston
store at once.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29

Keep it up. Drops make the
rivers swell. It will require about
100000 to enstall a good regulator,
and it is only good one you want.
Surely there are IL hundred purses
in our community able and willing
to drop their mite for this purpose.
Some do much better. St. Clements
parish will do honorably for the
honor" Of having the clock on the
tower Of its church. The members
will begin with the work as soon as
the present undertakings, the begun
repairs are completed. They do
one thing at a time and do 1t well.
The sooner the purse is filled, the
sooner the clock will strike.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-29

Ananias and Sapphire lied about
real estate deal long ago and
though they were church members
in good standing their professions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11

handsome to be bothered with such a COM
mon affair as a wrecked voice singing for
bread and shelter, and, indeed. even while
the others were talking he left them and
started down the street.
But the woman who was waiting on the
curb for one of the green illuminations,
saw him cross over when he reached the
corner, and by the time her car came he
had found the singer and the two shadowy
ngures were standing close together.
A woman pressed button. The car failed
to stop at her corner and she got what the
general public would call hopping mad.
These car conductors get worse every
day. I'm going to report this one, you see
if l don'tv
You are always so hilarousy cheerful,
dear" laughed the woman with her The
conductor hadn't a thing to do with the
motormans business and. anyhow, when
we stop making mistakes we will all be in
heaven-and the earths a pretty good
place.
The one and only curious feature of this
small and everyday incident was that the
bad-tempered woman was fat-oh, ever so
fat-and the good-natured one was a living,
breathing bone.
Which shows that even a fine old adage Is
liable to flaws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Rockville and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVIII Md NnVemher 10

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, November 10, 1906.
The funeral of John Kingdom, who died at
his home here last Thursday, occurred this
afternoon from his late residence. The
services, which were simple were conduct
ed by Rev. Thomas H. Campbell, pastor of
the Baptist Church. The interment was In
Rockville cemetery. Mr.. ]. w. Starrott OF
Washington, Col. Spencer c. Jones, DR..
Charles Albert and Messrs. Charles w.
Prettyman, Joseph Reading and c. Norman
Bouic of Rockville were the pall-bearers.
Among the floral tributes was design
from the employees of the division of loans,
United States Treasury Department, with
which Mr.. Kingdom had been connected for
about th:rty-five years.
When the November term of the circuit
court convenes here next Monday morning
Messrs Philip D. Laird, Edward c. Peter
and William H. Talbot, the committee ap-
pointed by the Montgomery County Bar
Association to prepare suitable resolutions
on the death of William Veirs Bouic, will
report, after which Chief Judge McSherry
and other members Of the court and bar
will deliver memorial addresses.
A license to marry has been issued by
the clerk of the circuit court to James 1.
Lillard and Miss Rosa A. Poole, both of
this place.
Arthur Baker. through Attorney Robert
B. Peter, has filed suit In the circuit court
at this place for an absolute divorce from
Minnie Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11

In the evening The rector delivered only a
very short address. and the remainder Of
the service was devoted to song The men,
bers of the choir acquitted themselves ad-
mirably, and the music was enjoyed by the
large congregation.
The program consisted of the professional
hymn. No. SIS; Gloria Tib by Dudley
Buck; Magnificent non commits. Clare; En-
troit Anthem, Seek Ye the Lord" Roberts;
Sing -Allelulia Forth" Dudley Buck; Of
fertory. "Oh, Pray for the Peace OF Jeru-
sa!em." ]. \. KnoX, and the occasional
hymn. No. 5S3. The solo parts in these Sc
lections We're sung by Mrs. w w. Cham
bin, Mr. Charles a. English, Mr.. Arthur
F. Divine and Mr. Caulfield. Miss Kath-
crime Mccormick of Dover. Va; Mrs. Will
lam Caulfeld and Mr.. w. H. Domer Of
Washington assisted the choir at this serv-
ice.
The regular members are Mrs W. W.
Chamblin.- Miss Louisa Davis, Miss Sara
Rives Morris, Miss Mary Ferguson, Miss
Florence Nixon. Miss Maude Forsythe, Miss
Catherine Beaver, Miss Florence Van De-
vanter, Miss Kathleen Ferguson, Miss Irene
Forsythe, Miss Jessie Divine. Miss Lula
Elgin Miss Jean Lee Penuel, Mrs. Thomas
W. Edwards. Mrs. John Berkeley, Miss
Gertrude Hoffman, Mr.. Charles A. English,
Mr.. Arthur F. Divine, Mr.. John Franklin,
Mr.. Horace c. Littlejohn. Mr.. Walter Har-
rison, Master Gordon Knipple, Master Eu-
gene Edwards. The organist is Miss Betsie
Dair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
MR.. LINCoLN's TENDERNESS
Shown as a Child Plead in Her Pa
rents Favor.

Every now and then there crops out some
new story concerning the warm heart and
gracious tenderness of Abraham Lincoln in
his dealings with children. gentleman
who is cognizant of the facts of one little
circumstance illustrative of the sympa-
thetic feeling on the part of the late Presi-
dent related them to a representative Of
The Star yesterday.
During the war" he remarked, there
was a clerk in of the divisions of the
War Department who in some way had in
CURED the dislike of the chief of the di-
vision in which he labored. The clerk had
been soldier, and a good one, and was so
seriously wounded comparatively early in
the war that he was totally unfit for service
in the field, and his friends, without trou-
BILE, secured for him a clerkShip
THAT his presence was not welcome to
the head of his room soon became evident,
and the result of all this was that the man.,
who was thoroughly unfit for any sort of
outdoor service was turned out of office.
His family was in dire straits for a
while, and, naturally, against the man
who caused his removal, particularly be-
cause it was thought to have been unde-
served and an offspring of personal dis
like.
There was little girl in the family
scarce ten years of age, who had beauti-
full brown eyes and hair, and this little
miss, without saying a word to any one,
resolved to tell the President of their trou-
BILE. She went to the White House and
louilu IL very ulllCull W gam access 10 the
great man. and while lingering in the ante
chamber she was noticed by d gentleman
who could see the President whenever he
wished to, and was even then at the Ex-
ecutive Mansion for that purpose He
asked her what she was there for and the
child told him she wanted to see the Presi-
dent, but was not allowed to. He told her
to wait moment and soon a messenger
came and carried her into a room, where
she met Mr.. Lincoln, who shook hands with
her and kindly listened to her story. Then
the President said:
Come with me, my child; I will take
you to see a gentleman who ought to know
what you have told me-"
Taking her into another room Mr.. Lin
coin handed her over to the tender mercies
his hand the little ones brown curls
while sha repeated what she had told Mr..
Lincoln I'd the great war minister.
"Mr. Stanton gave her assurances that
he would not allow her father to be I'M
justly treated and babe her goodby, while
Mr.. Lincoln tenderly took her by the hand
and went to the door of the room with her
and gave her before she went away rose
which he took from bouquet that was on
table in the room.
Her father was reinstated" said the
gentleman who related this incident, land
the man who was the cause of his dis
missal was severely reprimanded, as the
investigation set about by Mr.. Stanton dis
covered no just reason for his removal
from office.
"That little girl in now the mother of a
family of children and resides here and
she can never forget, she says, the loving
tenderness of the martyred President as
he listened to her pleading for her father"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
WASHINGTON LEADER
LEAVES LEEsBURG CHOIR
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEESBURG, Va. November 10-Wil-
liam Caulfield of Washington. D. c., who
has for the past few months ben di-
recting the vested choir CT St. James Epis-
copal Church of this place. has finished his
contract with that choir and much to the
regret OF the people of this vicinity, will not
render further service here. MIR. Caulield
has been in much demand in the churches
in Washington, and his resignation of the
dictatorship of st. James choir has been
rendered in order to accept a more lucra-
tive position in his home city.
In the few months in which Mr.. Caulfield
has had charge Of the choir in Leesburg
he has, through his efficient training,
brought it to a high standard of excellence,
and it is sincerely hoped by the entire con-
gregation at ST. James that his services
may again be secured. Mrs. Caufield, too,
who has assisted the choir with her soprano
voice, will be greatly missed in the future.
Both she and her husband have become ex-
ceedingly popular In Leesburg during their
weekend visits.
The last day of Mr.. Caulfeld's engage
ment here he gave a special musical service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
News of Boyds.
cial Correspondence of The Star.


BOYDS, Md, November 10, 1905.
DR.. Edward Wootton. one of the best
known citizens of Montgomery county. is
confined to his bed at his home, at Pooles-
Vile as the result of a second stroke OF
paralysis, affecting his left side and speech
slightly DR.. Wootton served In the civil
war as physician to Col. Whites bat
TALON, 18th Virginia Cavalry, with tie rank
of captain. Since the war he has resided
at Poolesville.
Wednesday next at Jacksonville the mar
rage of Miss Margaret e. Allnutt and Mr..
Milton G. Darby will take place at the
home of Mrs. Margaret E. Allnutt, mother
of the BRIDE, The ceremony will take place
at o'clock in the afternoon.
Mr.. Jacob N. Thomas of Boyds, who is
Ill of stomach and heart affection, is still
confined to his bed and is in a very weak
condition During the civil war Mr.. Thomas
served in Col Whites battalion of the 35th
Virginia Calvary and under Gen. Ewell and
Col. Stonewall Jackson as courier.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad Is hav-
ing a frame depot erected at GAINESVILLE.
1t will be located one-quarter of mile
west of the present site and will be on
the new double track which is nearing
completion.
Mr.. George F. Pollock of Boyds assist
ant United States land commissioner, who
has been visiting his parents at North Law
renee. Ohio. returned home this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Noble P. Barnes. VIM. P. Reeves and Ed

Noble P. Barnes. VIM P. Reeves and Ed
win c. Hunter: Tuesday, Drs. Jesse Rams
burgh, G. H. Camp and Charles HYDE Wed
nesday, Drs. B. NJ. Randolph. E. w. Wat
kins and F. E. Harrington; Thursday. Drs
Charles M. Beall. L. M. Hynson and s. H.
Greene: Friday Drs. H. w. Tobias. J. d.
Rogers, j. H. Digges and Adam Kemble
The Dispensary for Consumptives repre-
sents an important part of the work being
done by the committee on the prevention of
consumption. whose Office is located at
Room 705 Ouray building. Sth and G streets
northwest. This committee Is engaged in
its yearly canvass for funds. 1t Is stated
1t Is desired to raise $33SO within the next
two months to continue the crusade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Personal to River Men.

Capt. Frank kintz. master of the tug
D. NJ. Key, who has been on leave for a
day or two returned to the command Of
the tug yesterday. relieving Capt. Frank
Taylor.
Capt. William Owens, who has been In
command of dredge No. of the Columbia
National Sand Dredging Company of this
city, has been transferred to the command
of dredge No. 2. The last named dredge
left here Friday for Baltimore, where she
will be employed for several months.
Capt John Jones has been selected to
succeed Capt. Owens. in command of dredge
No. /, which Is at work on the river below
this CITY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Falling stovepipe Caused Fire Alarm

The falling of stovepipe at the house of
Lewis H. Johnson, colored. I'LL LIST street
southwest, yesterday caused the kitchen to
become filed with smoke and gave the
house the appearance Of needing the
services of fremen. James ID. Black.
neighbor. saw the smoke and summoned
the fire department by turning In an alarm
from box 424. The firemen found that
their services were not needed and returned
to their quarters without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Change in Dispensary Hours.

The Free Dispensary for Consumptives,
e2G street northwest. which Is fighting
the white plague In this city. recently made
a change in its hours. From now on ply
sicians will be in attendance Monday. Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
from TO 3 o'clock. and Friday evening
from 100 TO $50
The following physicians will look after
the patients the days named: Monday, Drs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11

Frank T. Fitzgerald, reelected surro-
gate, in New York; Charles L. Guy, elected
10 the supreme court; Francis S. McAvoy,
defeated for judge of general sessions !:
Charles e. Rushmore and Edward B. Whit
ney, defeated for the supreme court, all
filed certificates with the county clerk yes
campaign purposes. T. c. T. Grain, elected
city judge, spent 1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
News of Fredericksburg, Va.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG Va.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va.
November 10. 1905
Miss Florence Greenlaw. daughter OF Mr..
s. Ii. Greenlaw. and Mr.. William Wilson
were married in st. Peters Protestant Epis-
copal Church, Westmoreland county. last
Thursday evening. Rev. S. s. Ware of Port
Royal officiated. Miss Grace Greenlaw, a
sister of the bride. was maid of honor and
Dr. Richard Washington of Washington.
ID. c., was the best man.
Mr. W. G.. Kent. one of the oldest citizens
OF Spottsylvania county, died yesterday. He
was ninety-five years of age. Two chill
dren. five grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren survive him.
Mr.. Augustine Wallace only son of the
late DIR. Michael Wallace of King George
county. died last Tuesday night of heart
failure at his home. White Hall" His
wife. who was Miss Lucy Lloyd Hans
Cord. survives him.
William Penn. for several years head
blacksmith at Hunters foundry. this city.
and ferryman at SCOTS Ferry, was found
dead In bed at his home, in this city Thurs
day night He was about siXty-three years
OF age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11

street and his two daughters, Gladys and
Esther, have gone to Baltimore to spend
few days visiting relatives.
On Friday, December IA, Mrs. Frederic
v. Abbot will present her twin daughters
at a reception to be given at Washington
barracks in the evening. There will also
be dancing for the debutantes.
Mrs. Oldberg win entertain box party
at the Belasco Theater Tuesday evening to
see Sothern and Marlowe in "Jeanney
dare" complimentary to Miss Muriely
Pears of London. Miss Pears IS the niece
of Sir George and Lady Sayer and is spend
ing short time in this country.
Sir H. NJ. Durand, the British ambassador,
who arrived from New York late yesterday
afternoon after a three days visit there,
gave a stag dinner at the embassy last
night, celebrating King Edwards birthday.
The guests were: Baron Sternhurg, the
German ambassador; Baron Rosen, the
Russian ambassador; Viscount Aoki, the
japanese ambassador; Mr.. Brun. the Dan
ish minister; Gen. Oliver, assistant secre-
tary of war: Maurice Low. George Howard,
Mr.. Grant-Duff, Mr.. Burrs. Mr.. Seabright,
Count Won hatfield of the German en-
bassy. Mr.. Ridgely and Capt. Ryan, Count
Gleichen, Mr.. Lindsay, Mr.. Higgins and
Mr.. Watson, all of the British embassy.