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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
IN DRAMAS GLRE.
Author Lewis Dares to WritlNat
Goodwin a Play.
AS TO ETHEL BARRYM.sE.

An American Actor Now In L.sop
Rises In His Wrath to Score Es;Iisb
Audiences For Their III Mar,sre,
Kissing and Booina Popular. &
tFrom Our New York Dramatic C.re-
spondcnt.l ri
Alfred Henry Lewis. autho: OF
"Woltvillc." The Throwback., Tho
Sunset Trnll' ana when Men CAV
Tall is quite willing to write me
American play" for Nat C. Gooiain
which the well known actor has m.
nounced that lie wants. *
MIR Goodwin recently said that 10
wanted MIR. Lewis To write hin a
play. Il Should like stalwart Auec.
lean play by II stalwart American al.
thor. ana Alfred Henry Lewis fills tae
center OF the stage in that role"
MIR. Lewis said later:
I'm write Il play for Nat Goods!a
that will fit him and viii suit both hin,
and me. In many ways regard him
ms the representative American a.tor
ana one of the best men that eve,
walked on Il stage and faced an audi
ence
81 would rather write play for NJ
Goodwin than any OTHER actor in Ii,
country, because believe that he cat
present the true American type OF To.
west that VIII create or write into .
play. Goodwin is an American Of IN,
run hlooded kind. without cross. IN.
his experience fits him 10 represcn
the true citizen or this country"
Ethel Rarrymorc's new play Is state
TO be one that will give her the bcs
opportunity OF her career for enectlu
work. Clyde Fitch and Cosmo 80,
don I.ennox collahoratcd on the draina
which is reported TO have scenes la,
both in America and England. II
title Is Her Sister"
at Is curious thing how Enylis
customs contradict one another" say
nm American actor who Is now in I.or
don.
"lt IS considered very rude to tn,
loud here or even raise your volo
much above whisper in public re,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
ETHEL BARRYMORE

tanrant, yet these same people will 20
10 public performance i'm a theatcr
and boo ana hiss like Il pack of row.
Giles. \" matter how bad the play
ihsy he. 1t seems 10 me 10 lie the worst
sort on manners 10 Hiss in Il theater
IL may he that The person sitting next
You likes the play and wants 10 listen
10 IT, You have no right 10 deprive
hiin OF tina, privilege, which he has
PAD FOR by expressing your dlsap-
prevail.
In America audiences are too VOL,
bred TO hiss in Il tleater and when
they DO hiss II is generally to silence
people in the audience who are making
disturbing noises and is not aimed mr.
the stage
The much Wanted dignity and
drawing room department OF tho Ion.
don audience are very greatly ,ayths
ana they so about as far as wenrin,
evening clothes. and then they uuit +
have never been in Il country WHARF
Inc audiences are quite SO bad man.
nercd as they are here.
I'm addition TO Kissing and boolnc
they have very little consideration for
one another's feelings or comfort
They whisper and chatter during the
scenes. and the men have no hesit,.
tion in forcing their way out each
entr'acte to get drink, though they
dlscommode dozens OF ladies each time
IN doing so. and they Will stand In the
doorway aad gossip, prevenlin. scores
OF people who are In hurry from
passing ont They think nothing Of
stepping In front Of you or pushing
their way between IL lady and her 40
to.t
aslionah'es In London have not
sven the courtesy 10 applaud a good
thins All they 10 Is To turn to the
person next 10 them aud draw! Rather
aood!' ROBERT BUTLER.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24

tcontlnpcd on Page ls)
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27
4 New Machine.

French & Kellar have INTRO
duced Il Mccormick self-reaper
made especially for harvesting
peas. Ed Matthias put one of
these machines into operation
Tuesday in u field of peas and it
works like a charm. Some of our
lamb feeders realize the necessity
of harvesting a portion of their pea
crop to guard against storms and
this Is the only harvester that can
90 into any pea field and do sue.
cessful work. Parties interested
will do we'll to see this machine in
operation.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27
Death q Mrs. Wallace.

Mrs. Ella NJ. Wallace, of Den
yer, sister Of Miss Belle Ripper
and Mrs. John Macarthur. OF
Monte Vista, died At her home last
Saturday of tunlor on the BRAN.
Mrs. Wallace was well known IN
this city. She was woman of
charming personality and had II
large circle of friends.
Besides her husband and two
sons, she is survived by two
brothers, D. W. Ripper. of Mis-.
souri,, J. c. Kipper of Los Angeles;
and five sisters, Mrs. John w.
Smith and Mrs. Harry B. Tudor of
Denver, Mics Belle Ripper and
Mrs. John Macarthur of Monte
Vista, and Mrs. August Lamm,
Plano, Texas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27
TIE Dess,ers.

About forty at the business men
OF Monte Vista net at the town
hall Monday night and reorganized
md asas, nth the name yss ys.s CONNER or
J. @. Bushingsr was elected
president; c. A. Whittier. vice.
president; X. G.. Breckenridge,
secretary; John Kerr, treasurer.
There are now los members Of
the club which will meet the third
Monday OF each month. The gen.
ersl purpose Of the club IL to look
after the interests Of town; on
courage the building of good roads
and 10 advertise the resources and
advantages. w. u. Station, j.
w. Conaut and T. H. Betteridge
were appointed a committee on sd-
vertising.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

Clarsnce Moody came down from
Jasper Mooday. Denver parties,
who are interested in tho Mixer
properties. have been IN that camp
q week or moro, are we'll pleased
with the amount Of high grade ore
IN sight and will probably do coo.
ssderable work oo these properties
this seas0u.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

Mira N. H. Chapman and Nor
mic returned home Tuesday frou
. visit to Wichita, Ksuses.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

Ars Roscoe McKnne aud Mn
W. q. Station won't to Del Nort1
Thursday 70 attend . meeting oi
tho Kings DauRhtera
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

Carl Martinez started for Taos.
New Aex'co. Tuesday night on q
visit to his brother, r. r. Mar.
timex. He will bc gone about =
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

George Hook, wife aud little con
came down from jasper Wedues.
day ou . short visit
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

s. 0eoeoe, Ilslley eos his asto bone
from Crsede Monday where Il was
disabled on the 4th.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

Hugh Savage came back iron
Crssde last Saturday evening
He comes back to stay.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

/. The Ladies' Aid q ths Prssby.
tesssu church viii nsst q q. A.
Cramer's lawn Tharsday August ! i.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

There orc row four civil spgin.
eers from Washinetou, D. c.. In
The valley Who srs u work on
plans for reducing alksk lands.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

TIE Monte Vista boll team viii
~ % Del Norts nest Tuesday
ae0oenooo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27
From oakiasA.

Charles Edman writes from
oakland, California where he is
associsted with The Ricketts,
Brokerage Co., saying IN part:
"Have several times thought Of
Monte Vista and il people and in
fact wished to b. there again.
However matters here are fully up
70 expectation and / have no cause
70 complain.
notwithstanding results OF my
now venture being satisfactory, l
must unhesitatiugly admit I regre.
leaving Monte Vista very much
for it 10 . good plaos 70 live 10 and
] liked the people.
"Nsvs.la mining stocks, pro.
bsbly ~ You kuow. have within
the last three rnouths had q biz
slump aud certainly are . good
boy now.
Regards to enquir,n4 friends
and best Wishes 70 you and yours"
w. w. Reilly made . trip to
Dsnvsr last week snd returned
Tussday. F. l.. Miller, Of Denver.
general auditor Al ths Traveller,
came back with hin. ,1,
The Ladies' Aid q ths Presby.
teesau church will Deet q q. A.
Cramsr's lawn Thsssday August !.
TIE Monte Vista ba,l team viii
|Ro 70 Dsl Norts nest Tuesday
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27

Miss Eva Black Of Lane, Kan.
~, . nisoe oe 81. J. Black arrived
II town Wednesday on . three
weeks visit She and the Black
family expect 70 60 TO South Fork
on . camping trip for . few dsya
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-07-27
o(b0lnaey.

o. July Is. 1901, The death
sngsl called st ths home of Samuel
and Alice 0eorge. and took sway
tho spirit Of thsir infant daughter,
Amy ksbscoa, eyed three weeks
and two days. After . brief cor.
vioe st tho grave. oonducted BY F..
jalageas. Pastor Of the Christian
Church, the body was inferred
Friday afternoon in Monte Vista
ce0stsry. Beautiful were the
closing words sung in duet BY
>4n. Woods and Mrs. Sanders,
"Thscs srs no sorrows, bat what
heaven will romove."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
AUCTION BULLETIN.
VIM. WARD SALE.

The undersigned, residing three
miles west of Lancaster on the
Beetown road, will sell at auction,
commencing at 10 a. m. on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER II, 1907,
the following described property:
5 Head of Horses-Bay mare COM
ing 2 yrs. old; black horse coming
yrs. old; bay horse coming IL yrs. old;
brood mare with foal; sorrel horse
cnming4.
II Head of Cattle-Grade Short
horn bull; 8 mich COWS, one with calf
at side; 2 heifer calves; 4 yearlings,
heifer and steers.
80 Head of Hogs-9 July pigs, full
blood Poland China SOW from John
Mcmahon herd; 6 good young brood
sows; % shoats.
81, Head of Sheep-24 black face
sheep; white face sheep; black face
buck.
Hay and Grain-About 30 tons hay
in barn; can remain there until March
1st. About 500 bus. good sound corn;
30 bus. barley; eco bus. oats; IL bus.
peas; 20 bus. of side oats. termed the
pride of Dakota; bu. timothy seed;
l bu. clover seed; some seed corn.
About 125 chickens.
Farm Machinery-Sulky hay rake,
6-shovel corn pillow, disc corn pillow,
14-in. J. l. Case stubble pillow, 16-in.
riding plow, sec. harrow, fit. see der,
Cahoon grass seeder, Mccormick
mower, roller, 2 wagons, one Old
Hickory and another good wagon, good
milk wagon, new Staver top buggy,
pair bod sleds. 300 ID. scales, set blast
ing tools, set. work harness, single
harness and other smaller articles too
numerous to mention.
A Is gal-barrel churn, washing ma
chine, heating stove and butter worker.
Lunch at noon.
Terms:-AIl sums of $40 and under,
cash; over that amount, one years
time on bankable notes at Z per cent
interest.
VIM. WARD, Prop.
P. A. Bishop, Auct.
Geo. Moore, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
ROBERT K. STOFFEL SALE.
P. A. Bishop, Auct.
Geo. Moore, Clerk.

The undersigned residing miles
northeast of Lancaster, and one-half
mile east of Liberty, will sell at
public auction, commencing at 1870
a. m. on
WEDNESDAY, DEC. Is, 1907,
the following described property:
6 Horses span of black mares,
four years old, weight about 400, one
being with foal by Boice Prairie Lad;
1 bay mare Ii years old, weight about
400, with foal by Boyce Prairie Lad;
8 sucking colts, two black and one bay.
% Lambs buck, II wethers and 10
ewes.
80 Head of Cattle--16 choice mich
COWS all coming fresh in the spring; Ia
calves, 10 steers and 4 heifers.
40 Head of Hogs-One Poland China
stock hog, 4 brood sows with sucking
pigs about two months old, 10 shoaGs,
weight about 125 pounds.
Macbinery-GoOd binder, new four
horse drill, corn planter, new Standard
mower, 2 corn plows, l new; hay rake,
disc harrow, Ia inch walking pillow, new
Emerson gang pillow, 3-section harrow,
2 new wagons, milk buggy. bob sleds,
2 sets work harness, about 40 tons OF
good hay, 300 bushels of oats, 300 bush
els of barley.
Some pure-bred White Holland
Turkeys.
Lunch at noon.
Terms:-Sums of $1,000 and under
cash; over that amount one years
time will be given on bankable notes
bearing per cent interest.
ROBERT X. SToFFEL.
P. A. Bishop, Auct.
Geo. A. Moore, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
P. A. Bishop, Auct.
Geo. A. Moore, Clerk

ESTATE of Joseph l., Orr. deceased.
= State of Wisconsin. County Court of
Grant County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the general
for said county. at the court house. in the
city of Lancaster, in said county, on the
1st Tuesday Of Jan. IA. D, 1908; being
one o'clock. in the afternoon. the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Gertrude M. Orr as adj
deceased, late of Glen Haven. Wisconsin,
for the allowance of her administration &C.
count. for the assignment OF the residue OF
said estate and for her discharge as admin
iStratrix,
By order of the Court,
E.B. GOODSELL.
County Judge.
Dated Dec 3rd. 1907.
LIST ms. Dec. A: last ms. Dec.l8.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
BOWSER THE HERDIST
He Sets Out to Gather Some CT
Mothers Remedies"
GETS MOTLEY COLLECTION.

II Turns Out, However, to Be an kg
sregation of Weeds Having A.
Medicinal VaIue-CaiIed the Eigucs,
Feoi In America.
ICopyright. 1907. BY Homer Sprague.I
Mrs. Bowser was not little aston
ished at o'clock the other afternoon
to have AR. BOwser walk into the
house three hours ahead of his usual
time. He wasn't Ill, and he hadn't
met with an accident, but after max
ing a mystery of the matter for five
minutes he asked:
Mrs. Bowser. have you planned TO
gather any herbs for winter use-any
catnip, smartweed, mayweed or pep
Permint?''
why. no. she replied. Where
should | gather them and of what use
would they be-"
That's about the reply l expected
Of you. The bargain sales OF the last
twenty years have driven all the solid
sense out of women's heads. You had
a mother"
Naturally"
THAT mother wasn't looking for fif-
t. cent hosiery reduced to % cents.
She was looking after the health of her
family. She wasn't calling the doctor
every week and piling up big bills, but
she was making use of natures cures.
She gathered and used sage, catnip,
mayweed, smartweed spearmint, pep
permint and the leaves Of the horse
radish. She accomplished as much
with mustard leaves as a doctor would
with all his flumadoodle prescriptions.
With these things she carried you
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
SUMMONS.

In Circuit Court. Grant County, Wiscon-
sin,
Samuel Observation-Disclosures
VS.,
The Platteville Exploration and Develop
ment Company. a coIpora n.-Defendant.
The State of WisconSin:-To the said de-
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service OF this
summons. exclusive of the day OF service,
and defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid: and in case of your failure
so to do. judgment will be rendered against
plaint. GEO. B. CLEMENTSON.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address. Lancaster. Grant County,
LIST ms. Nov. 9: last Dec. IA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
Hot Food Injurious.

Food should not be eaten too hot. A
high temperature Injuries the mucous
lining of the digestive tract and also
causes a flow of perspiration, which
renders the skin susceptible to chills
and colds. Very hot food also in
ereases a desire for liquids, so that onA
bad habit leads to another.
clones is the most prominent mem
Der Of our golf club" "Why, he can
play golf" mo, but he always pays
his dues. "-Cleveland Leader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn,
writes; 81 tried several kidney
remedies, and was treated by our best
physicians for diabetes, but did not
improve until I took Foley's Kidney
Cure. AZ er the second bottle /
showed improvement. and five bottles
cured me completely. / have since
passed a rigid examination for life in
surance." Foley's Kidney Cure cures
bacK-ache and all forms of kidney ana
bladder trouble. j, T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
Mothers Remedies.

lands only knows how many cases of
collie
Mothers Remedies.
eyes, mother used to doctor us chill
dren with those things" she admitted
"Of course she did and saved your
lives a dozen times over. They were
as good for adults as for children.
but have we got anything of the kind
IN the house? If 1 was dying for the
want of a bowl of sage tea have you
the herb to make it?"
Certainly not, but, you see, we don't
have to gather and save those things
now. The druggists have them for
sa1e in compressed form"
Eyes, and they have marsh hay and
cornstalks in compressed form. Go to
a drug store and ask for catnip, and
you might get burdock or plantains.
Mrs. BOwser, don't want to criticise
yOu. but / must say that you have
been very remiss. l might have died
at any time during these last ten years
for the want of these remedies. /
was talking with a noted doctor this
forenoon. and he told me that one
bunch of catnip would save more lives
in a year than the skill of any three
physicians"
"I thought it was about time some
doctor came around and gave another
JOLT" observed Mrs. Bowser. with a
sigh.
Woman. don't make use of vulg
af rnl
facts. We ought to have supply OF
herbs in the house. and you know ii.
As a housewife you should have sup
piled them. AS you have not done so
and as you have no intention of doing
so, must leave the Office for the pur-
pose. I have made up my mind that
no docIur shall step foot in this house
for the axt year. If we are ailing we
will have the cure right at hand. There
is nothing to beat mothers remedies.
"And you came home TO gather
themY' she queried.
Exactly"
and where are yOu going TO do It.
'-Out in the country. of course. I'm
going to take suburban car out about
I've HllicS uuU lAGu uAOp Oh slhN SAeh
er. If either one of us are suddenly
taken with commissions tomorrow we
will have cure in the house"
"And you are sure you know catnip
from skunk cabbage?"
Mr.. Bowser flushed red and glared
at her. and the cat made a sneak un
der the piano to get ont of the way OF
flying slivers. None few. 1t was an
awful insult on HIM and the only way
he could meet it was to walk ont OF
the house.
Twill you be back by dinner tim"
she asked as he started TO go
No answer.
IF you are delayed. will you tele
phone?'
No answer.
'T hope you won't meet with any &C
sident"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
TO CREDITORS.


IN State of Wisconsin. Grant County
Court SS-In Probate.
In the matter of the guardianship OF
John MulrooneY, insane.
Letters of guardianship upon the person
and estate Of John ,Mulrooney, OF the town
son. having been issued to John narrower.
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors
of said John Mulrooney, insane, are al
lowed and limited by order of this court
until and including the 4th Tuesday of May ~
present their claims and demands against
said John Mulrooney; insane SAM to the county
Notice is also hereby given, that the
claims and demands SO presented will be
examined and adjusted, by this court. at
the office of the County Judge. at the court
house, in the city of Lancaster. in said
County. on the first Tuesday of June
Dated this &c day of Nov, 1907;
By order of the Court.
E.B. GOODSELL, County Judge.
Lowry & Carthew. Attys. for Guardian.
0st ms. Dec. A: last ms Dec. 25.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
The Rusty Stove.

There are sometimes spots on tn
top of the stove that have become
burned on so that the usual applica-
ton of soap and water will not re-
move them. 1t is good thing to keep
a little emery paper on hand for this
purpose, as a few rubs with piece
Of it will soon remove them. 1t is also
good for rust spots
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
To Clean OiIcIoth.

To clean kitchen oilcloths under the
stove or elsewhere make a weak sudS
of common laundry soap and warm
soft water, adding to each quart Of the
suds one tablespoonful of kerosene.
This wash may be used as often as
necessary without fading the oilcloth
and will keep it looking fresh and
bright until worn out.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14

The Indians who live by the Amazon
river use long blowpipe to shoot
birds. The pipe is piece of palm
cane with the pith pushed out of its
center The blowers develop extraor-
binary lung power and are able to
bring down their victims from great
heights.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
Homemade Water Filter.

4 homemade filter can be made in
this way: Take a large flowerpot, in
sert in the hole in the bottom sponge,
fill the pot with alternate layers of
sand, charcoal and small pebbles. The
fowerpot thus filed may then be plac-
ed on a jar or other convenient YES
sci, into which the water can be re-
ceived as it filters through.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14

You know as we'll as any one when
you need something to regulate your
system. If your bowels are sluggish,
your food distresses you. your kidneys
pain, take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea 1t always relieves. 35 cents, Tea
or Tablets J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14

''NO," SAID the housema1d, Il don't
apologize to man when l throw a
bucket of water down the front steps
to wash 'em and he comes along and
gets drenched. I've tried apologizing.
but I've found there's nothing you can
say to a man will satisfy Lon
don Globe
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
Late Discovery.

He-Do you know, | hadn't been
speaking to the Johnny more than five
minutes when he called me an idiot?
She Obored)-Why the delaYf-Chips
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14

My little kitty washed her face.
She did it with her paws;
She tried to get it very clean
1 know she did, because
Mamma IS cooking chicken pie
For company that's come.
And If my kitty's face is clean
She'll certainly get some.
GLADYS Hyatt Sinclair in Woman's Home
Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14

When wind shrek high in fiendish gle e,
And enters winter with his key
Protect yourself. from disease be free;
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
j. IT. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14
us Weary Raggles in de hOspertalr

+'Yep."
"Wot's de matter wit him?'
''De doctor says water on de brain"
"Wot's dat? Water on Weary's
brain! Say. he must have left his hat
OF when twas rainin'-he never got it
no odder way."-Exchange.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-14

FRESH FLOWERS all the time
at Taylor's greenhouse.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-09-24
The Way to worLa

f work has to be done the only way to escape will paralysis Is to launch oneself apon the task. realizing that 1T 1t Is dlmcult lt is not likely to grow easier and that some sort Of a begin nlug must be made. Keep the facul, ty Or effort alive h you by a little gratultous exercise every day" writes a canny psychologist In his chapter on Habit" This gratuitOus exercise lt is that trains the will Go rule life and destiny; it is the one great secret of success. Postpouing Of disagreeable duties means laxuess Invading the will. Q certain slackening of all the mental nature. an invasion Of a paralytic tend. ency. If the will failed to obey at a given moment yesterday it is vastly less likely to obey today, whereas Q daily habit of foTceful inhlblying or commanding makes for that most de. slrabIe or all eRdOwments, "a com pletely fashioned will" - Harpers Weekly.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-09-24
auns For a RaaEnaa.

The BrltlsA army Was once Ca dLnl- Cultlss through the lack of a haugmaH Murder was committed by a soldier in tho Crimea, but nobody could be found to carry out the sentence Of the court martial. It was announced that t2O and & free discharge would be granted to t6s man undertaking the task. At last a man did volunteer. He was Q newcomer to the army. On the night prior to the date fixed for the execution they locked up the hangm0n In a sta ble 70 keep him safe. In the morning the party at the gallOws waited, but there was no hangmGu. He had gone mad during the night or else he was now stimulating madness. The officer lu command turned to one of hls cap taIns with, "Captalu, you will have the goodness to hang the prisoner. The captain changed countenanCe, but be pulled himself together and appealed 10 the sergsqnts with, Which of you will hang this man?' And to spare his captain one ot the men volunteered He afterward had the satisfaction or logging the man who had volunteered and failed.