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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
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Observation-Disclosures,
By MARVIN DANA.
.Conyright. bx Joseph B. Rowles.)

A~S''~O~-S
"Many's the time I've kissed her"
said Steve. There was an evil smile
on his face as he spoke.
The devil at Martins elbow whis-
pered in his ear, swiftly, subtly.
For Steve's words were insults to
the girl who, only the night before,
had promised to be Martins wife.
The two men had been friends, then
rivals for Mary's favor. Steve vented
his rage in slurs against the woman.
Yes, many's the time I've kissed
her." he repeated.
The two men were alone (save for
the deviI on the roof of the vast
building. There was none to interfere
the devil encouraged Martins
clenche0 right hand shot out. Steve
who had sought to provoke his foe to
fight, had not expected to succeed SO
soon. The blow caught him on the
jaw, ana sent him tottering back
ward.
He staggered back and back to the
roofs very edge. There, his feet still
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
Forests Principle.

Here is a brief stunning up OF Gen,
n. r. Forrest: He was a man of
humble birth and little education, a
trader in slaves and mules, grave.
silent, unobtrusive, but possessed of
military genius of higl order. AS
leader of cavalry he was uneuualed
and knew no fear. During his service
he was destined to take part in I29 ac-
tons, and to have q horses shot un.
der him. In one terse sentence he
summed up his art of war: TO git
thar first with the most men, From
the Appeal TO Arms and the Civil
War;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
A Good House for Sale.

The homestead of the late Louis
S. Reynolds on South Adams street
Lancaster.
A very convenient and desirable
place. A ten room full two story
house in good condition; one large
addition and porches.
Large shade trees in yard. City
water and cIstern. Lots lab feet
fronting street, and opposite High
school grounds and level walk to
churches and business part of the
city. Possession given IN 80 days.
For terms enquire of
HARLEY L. SPRAGUE, Beetown, or
HERMAN BUCHNER,
28tf Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
GIadstone's Wise Words.

William Gladstone's life was liv-
ing example of what a man can do
with time we'll spent. His words are
still a bugle call: Believe me, wher
! tell you that thrift of time will re-
pay you in after life with usury of
profit beyond your most sanguine
dreams, and that the waste of it will
make you dwindle, alike in intellectual
and in moral stature, beyond your
darkest reckonings."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11

on the roof, he fell headlong into
space.
For a time Martin rested there in
anguish, unable to look on the scene
of the tragedy. Despair filled him. He
turned his face before opening his
eyes, that he might not view the fatal
spot, and went stealthily from the
place.
Now, he was aroused to the neces-
sity of concealing his guilt. When he
reached the ground floor, he hastily
slipped out of the building. He was
too vile now to go to the woman he
loved. Henceforth, he must live love
less and alone, his one companion, the
memory of his crime.
Steve, when the fierce blow drove
him backward, was dazed. At last
he felt himself falling, the cloud on his
mind lifted, and he saw that he had
staggered to the roofs edge, that he
was topping over into space that
reached to the pavement, 20 stories
below His anguish sounded in the
Shrek that appalled, Martin. The
first second of that plunge was an
eternity of torment.
Suddenly, something seized him, and
held him. Though he dangled and
swung, he did not drop into the void.
He Enclosed his eyes, and stared fas-
cinated at the emptiness beneath him.
His brain reeled at the vision of sheer
space
In an incoherent way, he re-
allied that his coat must have
caught somehow. He only wondered
if it would hold long enough for res
cue. Then, ne remembered Martin,
and screamed.
Martin! Martini" he shrieked.
There was no reply. But Steve
hoped on. Surely Martin was there,
he must hear, he must know, he must
rescue. Why did he not come? But,
presently, the truth came to him; Mar
tin had left him to death. At the
thought, he forgot fear long enough to
curse his enemy, with curses horrible
to hear, coming from a man lowering
over the gulf of death
PRESENTLY IL occurred 10 Qlm JnaC
some one must see him there and give
the alarm. God! He realized the
CHASTITY truth, at last None could see
him! none could hear him. The one
man in the world who might have
saved him was Martin-and Martin
had gone.
He suffered, so far as he could think
and feel, but he could no longer think
or feel keenly. Thus passed hours.
1t had been morning when he toppled
from the roof; now, it was late after
noon. He was convinced that he
must die, and with that conviction
conscience assailed him.
The whole crime was his. Godl
how he wished that he had been a diff
ferent man. The teachings of his
childhood thronged on him, and the
spirit in him covered as he imagined
himself before the Judgment Seat.
He mumbled confessions of wicked
ness, prayers for forgiveness. But his
prayers found no apparent answer.
The booming Of a distant clock
awoke him to the fact that day was
fast waning. A new access of terror
pressed him. Was there, then, not
the least shred Of hope before the
darkness closed on him?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
Try This Trick.

Two drummers were chatting in a
trolley car I'll bet You a good five
cent cigar" said the first drummer
that, without saying a word | can
make the old hoy opposite take out
his watch ana see what time it is ,
Ell take that bet" the other an
swered. Then the first drummer
watched the veteran across the aisle
until he caught his eye, when he drew
forth his watch and looked at it. The
old man, with a thoughtful air, slow
~ unbuttOned his coat and consulted
his own timepiece. Give me my eli
gar" said the drummer. Its the
third I've won to-day on this trick
IT never fails"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
Notice to Settle.

Having sold the Philips house
and will not be in Lancaster longer
then May 1st, earnestly call your
attention to the fact that all ac-
counts due me must be settled on or
before May 1st. for after that time
all accounts will go into the hands
of an attorney with a fee attached
for collection.
1tf Yours, JOHN DECHOW.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11

rend Mr.. Digby, but l mistrust Bess'll
be teetotally discumbobbolated to be
Fetched by minister of the gawspil
before she's had time to shift eI
duds."
Yep" echoed Dwight; I'VE look
like the last run o. rats!'
What a golden opportunity for the
exercise of pastoral tact! The mus
cular young parson slipped off his
shiny ministerial coat, laid it across
the lichen-covered rail fence, and join
ed in the weighing.
''Mr. Digby,'' said Bessie, "how
much do you guess?" But the par
son, whose acquaintance with agri.
cultural affairs was even more remote
than his acquaintance with the dread
full Andover heresies, left the guess
ing to more capable minds.
WAL" drawled the old gentleman
I cal'late he'll Spite a hundred and
fifty paound.." :.
Miss Bessie registered a bold $50
on the weather-beaten barn door.
Dwight" she said, Its your turn
now"
.Pshaw!" calculated Dwight, q
reckon this critter amt more'n hun
derd an forty"
Again the chalk and the tall, star
ing numerals.
Now" said Bessie Bumpus, Il mis-
trust I'm smart enough to hit it with
in pound. TIL just stick my guess
between the two
The men drew the girth-ropes tight.
Jerusalem crickets!" cried Dwight,
as the little Kings hoofs touched the
floor; "Bess come aout top-sheaf after
all. She's smartis a trap; amt she?''
Miss Bumpus," said the clergy
man, Il congratulate you-most heart
liy!" Bessie plucked a bachelors
button and laughingly set it in the
preachers button-hole. There, she
cried; there's your reward of cour-
age for not daring to guess!"
Miss Bumpus," Nehemiah re-
marked, 4 suppose we shall see you
tonight at the Uncle Silases' lawn
party?"
There was an awkward pause.
mo, Mr.. Digby," she said; 1--WE
don't calculate to be there"
BY a sudden flash of inward eplight-
eminent the Rev. Nehemiah Digby
comprehended. The Bumpuses had
been left out! The minister saw why.
The Uncle Silases possessed a daugh-
ter-lean and sallow; they had long
cast jealous eyes upon the bachelor
preachers attentions to Miss Bessie;
and now the crisis had arrived. Of
course they had invited the parson.
But what pleasure to Nehemiah to go
where Bessie was excluded? His face
flushed with Indignation. Bessie saw
his anger and blushed. The minister
saw the blush and turned unmistaka-
bly, pale. The two had found each
other out! Their hearts beat quick
with mingled fright and JOY.
There was nothing for it but flight
To-morrow-better yet, tomorrow ev-
and Nehemiah would
20 walking, and beneath Gods gleam-
ing rs-well-anything but a con-
tinuation of this present embarrass-
ment!
So the pastoral call was brought to
a very abrupt conclusion. The Rev.
Nehemiah Digby advanced toward the
old gentleman, and said:
Brother Bumpus, ] trust you'll not
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
Notice to Contra ctors.

The undersigned will receive
bids up to the 18th of April for the
erecting of frame school house in
District No. 5, south Of Lancaster.
Specifications can be zen at the
County superintendent Office from
the first up TO the 18th day of April
Committee reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
GEO. WIELAND,
B. J. PETTY,
CLYDE RICHARDSON,
25tf Building Com.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
lust Described Her

Yes" said Lovett, 4 was engaged
to her once so l understand" re-
marked hewitt She told me she was
IN old fame of yours That's pretty
near right. She certainly did burn up
my money"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11

cures made by Dr.
Kilner's Swamp
Root, the great kid
nev, liver and blad-
der remedy.
1t is the great med.
ical triumph of the.
nineteenth century :
discovered after years.
of scientific research
by DR.. Kilmer, the
eminent kidney and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
Naturally.

"Of course, said the tourist, YOU
know all the antidotes for snake
bite?" Sure" replied the mountain.
Ger. Wen. when a snake bites you
what's the first thing you do?a
Yen
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
Not in His Line,

do you think Hamlet was mad?'',
inquired the critic. Sir" answered
Mr. Stormington Barnes, y am an
actor. not an aIienist
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
Notice to Settle.

All accounts due the firm of Reed
g Carter must be settled at once
with DR.. J. II. Reed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11

bladder specialist, aid IS WonueIIuIIy
successful i'll promptly curing lame back,
uric acid, catarrh of the bladder and
Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DIR. Kilner's Swamp-ROOt is not rec
commended for everything buff you have
kidney, liver or bladder trouble it will be
found just the remedy you need. 1t has
been tested in so many ways, II hospital
work and i'll private practice, and has
proved so successful i'll every case that a
special arrangement has been made by
which all readers of this paper, who have
not already tried it, may have sample
bottle sent free by mail, also book tell
ing more about Swanp-Root, and how to
find out if you have kidney or bladder trou7
bic. When writing mention reading this
generous offer in this paper and send your
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11

SEED POTATOES for sale: Suffers
Earlier, Suffers Late, Odds Early
Ohio from Red River Valley and OId's
Winter potato; price soc per bu.
31w4 &c. S. JOHNSON
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAND BACK 2
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11

WANTED: A good driller; good
wages, steady work; first class machine
operated with gasoline engine. Ap-
ply to Wa. STARK, JR.,
Stiff Eeetown, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11

address to DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton,
". Y. The regular
ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles are
sold by all good drug
any mistake, but re-
Swamp-Root, DIR. Kill
and the address, Bins
every bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-05-11
Home of swampRooa.

Home OF Swamp Rooe>
gists. Don't make
member the name,
Swan1p-ROot,
,hamton, n. Y, on
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
(By United Press.)

New York, Oct. l8.-FortY thousand members of the Order of Railway Photographers employed on eastern roads are ready to strike and may go out at any hour. The men are deter mined that the commercial telegraph CTS shall win their strike and are pre- pared to desert their instruments at a call from their commercial brothers. Should a strike come at this time great suffering will result later in the winter from the effect Of fuel shortage and failure of dealers to have on hand a sufficient supply of goods needed during tbe cold weather. The rail- roads are aware ot the seriousness of the situation antl are doing their utmost
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

A Dawsonlte who arr lved ln the city last night, and who was on the boat at the time of the arrest of "Jack" Me- Donald in Whitehorse. in speaking to The Alaskan said: "MeDonald ran Ia jeWelry store in Dawson, and he did 8 fairly good business. For the past few months he has been selling out; he was an expert engraver and never knew him much inclined to lead fast life. Klncald was about 3S years of age; he came in ten years ago. He was an ex- cellent carpenter and was in charge of the government carpenter work. When the governors house burned last winter it was given out that the
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
.lNALGAMATED AFTER
 GyGGENHEIM INTERESTS
lsy United Press,)

New Yors, Oct. Is The stock mar ket IS very paaicky today. The Amal- eamatcd clique tha, has been after ueinze for ycars are attempting to force Heiuze 60 the wall. A run has also been started by the Amalgamated agaius, ,he Guggenheims. Railroad stocks have been shaby on Change all day, and the copper market is in bad shape
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
40.000 READY ID J0IN
 COMMERCIAL OPERATORS

to prevent the men from going out. Several ol the big railroads have an- uouuced that their companies will handle no coal hauls for commercial dealers. Their entire rolling stock be- iug used to store coal for their own use.
 Chicago, Oct. IS-A truce was ar ranged between the Executive Board and President Small here last night and the matter of his being deposed will go over until after ameeting of the special convention next week. ID the mean time notices have been sent to all unions to remain on s'rlke and strnd by the Executive committees action, which is being done by memb- CTS everywhere.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
WILL KEEP OUT
 FOREIGNERS
MITCHELL AND LABOR ORGAN. NATIONS WILL ASSIST GOVERN.
 HENT IN PROTECTING
lBy United Press.l

Indianapolis, Oct. IS-President Johu Mitchell, who wa5 operated on Tuesday, s.ateG that as Soon as 1t was possible for him 10 arrnge for it, infor- formation will b. furnished the govern looking towards the starting of .he en- forcemcnt of rules which will prevent the importation of foreign labor
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
IS
 YET IN DOUBT
BOTH SIDES TO ILLINOIS CENTRAL FIGHT CLAIM ID HAVE SECURED CONTROL
 OF ORGANIZATION
(By United Press.)

Chicago. Oct. 1S-The election held yesterday by the stockholders of the Illinois Central railroad is still in doubt. Both Hrrriam and Fish claim t) have 70 ed sufficient shares to cor- tcol the reorganization of the company and the matter may not be settled for several days to come.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
FILIPIN0S ARE
 MUCH PLEASED
TAFT'S SPEECH AT FIRST NATIVE LEGIS, LATIYE ASSEMBLY OPENING WELL
 TAKEN BY THE MEMBERS
(By United 7ress.)

Manila, Oct IS-The Filipino legisla- tive assembly members were much pleased over the speech delivered by Secretary Taft at the opening Of the legislature in this city yesterday.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
WILL RESUME IN BUTTE

Butte, Oct. lS-It is reported here this afternoon that the revival of the copper market will have the effect Of reopcniug the mines and Smelters Of this city and Anaconda to their full ca pacity.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
EARTHQUAKE
 Is LOCATED
tRy United Press.)

Berkeley, Cal, Oct. lS-The univer- sIty of California hls announced that they have located the earthquake of Wednesday in mid ocean on the Pacific between Mexico and Ha- waii.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
ORIENTAL LINER TARTAR
 CRASHES INT0 CHARMER

gers and shortly afterwards panic en- sued on board ol the Charmer, but no lives were lost The Charmer re- turned To port at noon and the Tartar is anchored awaiting the fog to lift. The captain says that so far DO loss of life Is known.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
SEATTLE F0R
 HEADQUARTERS
PARTIES INTERESTED IN ALASKA COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIKELY TO
 MAKE SEATTLE HAHN POINT
CBy United Press.)

Tacoma, Oct. lS-Local capitalists here are of the opinion that the head quarters of the Alaska Coast Steamship company should be made to remain at Seattle aud business be directed from that point.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
MAY FIGHT
 THANKSGIVING

San Francisco, Oct. IS-Manager CoTorth says that he ty willing to give fifty per cent of the gate receipts for fight oc Thanksgiving day between Packey Mcfarland aud BriJS at Colms, The chances are good for the fight beiu" pulled of.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
lay United Press)

Vancouver. Oct. IS-The Oriental Liner Tartar, outbound in derse fog last night, crashed into the steamer .Charmer in lbe Gulf of Georgia, The how Of tar Charmsr was c,rried away. Both boa.s were loaded with pa,sen-
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
POSTMASTER
 SAMPSON QUITS

Postmaster 7r. B. Sampson this at- teraoou tenaer5d hts.rest tgnation to the po-toaice dep-ruaa. au Washington, Ir vii. l-.- sssera weeks, however, before any appointment will be arrive a,.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
JEALOUSY LEAD ID
 DAWSON NEWS CAPTURE

electric wires in the house had caused 1t, Kincaid drank some and ran around with the dance hall women more or less. Dick Hall was 8 book: keeper in the M. & N. dance hall and saloon, and he was a man about forty years of age.
 It is my opinion that if the authori- ties have the right men they were given their clues in the first place by darce hall women. In the M. & N. sa- loon there were forty girls employed and the men arrested mixed pretty generally with all of the girls, heDce jealousy is, doubtless, at the bottom of it.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

lIme. Emma Eau.s. the ueerless. the magnificent. tbe sLres-vOjcai Flames. Hear her at .Ee Seattle Ou the Duplex
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
WORST OVER

New York, Oct. lS-3 o'clock At the close of the market it is announced that the worst of the Copper crisis is
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
(By United Press.)

Valdez, Oct. 18-Postmaster Boyle of this city had a large amount Of the government postofice funds in the de-
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

FOUND-A mans coa:. Call at this office for the same. tS
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
POSTAL FUNDS l0ST
 IN REYNOLDS BANK

funct Reynolds bank. An inspector has been ordered here to investigate the matter and It is more than likely that the postmaster will lose hIs posi- tion,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
TEDDY KILLS
 FIRST BRUIN
(Ry United PresS.)

Stamboul, Oct. l8-After 8 three hours chase in the woods last night, President Roosevelt succeeded in kill ing his first bear.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free in place of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-11-24
WHAT WALKER HAS
 TO SAY THIS WEEK

CBy. George L. Walker in Boston Com
 mercialD
 Copper is slightly weaker. Lake is now obtainable at 14 1-4 cents and elecuolytic at II cents per pound.
 The amount available at these prices, however, is small. None of the large producing interests are pressing copper for sale. Indeed, very little copper remains unsold in the hands of producers. With the sx- ception of a few million pounds, all the copper that will be ready for de- livery this month has been sold, and some December output also has been taken by consumers. The second prOuuCers, IOr IusIauCe udNe sOiu their entire output up to DGs555llh5eT f55.
 The volume of buying demand which appeared in the metal market month ago has been quite general ly underestimated. It cleaned up practically all of the copper accumula- ton both here and abroad. It is es- timated that the average price at which this copper was sold was be- tween 12 1-2 and 13 cents, transac- tions being made all the way from II 3-4 to 15 cents.
 There is absolutely no basis for the reports that the copper sold went into speculative hands, or that it was sim ply transferred to the same people abroad, where it could be financed more easily. All of the producers, small as well as large. have anticipat- ed in the selling; and thorough in yestigation has convinced me that more than 90 per cent of all copper shipped abroad and delivered in this country went direct to consuming in- terests. Practically every copper con sumer in the world has bought copper during the past month, but chiefly in small amounts.
 I have endeaTored to ascertain as nearly as possible how much of a shrinkage there has been in copper consumption. Leaders in the trade do not agree in their estimates, which are all the way from 33 percent to 75 per cent Those who have given the matter most investigation esti- mate that there has been an actual shrinkage of 70 per cent to 50 per cent. On the other hand, there has been a 8 per cent to 90 per cent eIrx- tailment of production, and also a 40 per cent reduction in the price oT the metal.
 As soon as the disposition of the public to hoard money changes when confidence is restored and money is easy again-there will be a very large increase in the buying de- mand of copper, especially if the price remains as low as 14 cents. The cleo tric railway. electric light and tele- phone companies will be able to sell their bonds and will take advantage of the opportunity to resume the ex- tension of their lines. There is every reason to believe that the copper trade will be the first to revive. and that it will. lead the revival in gener al business.
 Just at present there Is very little buying demand for copper 4 few of the leading factors in the trade are