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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
1t Stopped the Train.

The other day out near st. Louis,
Mo-, train, rushing through a peace
full rural community, was brought to
an abrupt stop and as a consequence
twenty Italian laborers were hurled
with great force prone on a fiat car.
Prayers and imprecatiOns rent the air
as the bruised and battered sons Of
crawled or limped off the car. In all
directions lay the tranquil meadows
and nothing but the occasional sound
of vowbell broke the country stiffness
The thing was uncanny, inexplicable.
The blue CARRIED and decidedly earthly
figure Of the engineer sauntering to-
ward them was a most welcome sight
and joyfully they went to meet 1t. He
said but little but pointed down the
track where strolled a village belle.
That in itself was nothing remarkable,
but the village belle among other things
wore a shirtwaist. the hue of which
would cause a danger signal to hide its
face and blush for very shame If that
shirtwaist with the sun on it wasn't
a good excuse for stopping a train and
stopping it quickly the engineer want
ed to know why it wasn't. The twenty
laborers stared, awe struck. Never had
they seen such a rcd. AS the shirt
waist disappeared into the willows far
down the tracks the engineer spat
thoughtfully and climbed into his cab.
The laborers as they passed the place
where the sun had last glinted on the
village belle sang songs Of thanksgiving
in spite of damage cdticIe and aching
bones. There is something in getting
away from a shirtwaist which can stop
a train.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05

have been in residence at Eastbourne
long enough for them to be married
by license at the Registrars. BERTHE
wished for no delay, and even the
widow seemed rather in a hurry. But
widows often are.
When BERTHE and George Smith met
in the smoking room that night BERTHE
told George of his luck.
II congratulate you, my boy" said
George, "and l have a piece Of news
for you as well. Miss Robinson has
consented to be miner
"Hurrah!" said BERTHE. He was not
a bit jealous. Shook hands, and told
George he was a lucky dog. "Why, 1
shall be your father" he laughed.
$50 you will! - cried George. 'T say.
couldn't we both be married on the
same day."
1t seemed pretty, romantic idea,
and, the ladies raising no objection, so
it was arranged.
1t was a quiet, but pretty wedding.
Mrs. Robinson, large and bejeweled.
stood in front of the Registrar and
took BERTHE Burton to be hers for all
time.
Miss Robinson, pale and plainly at
tired, took George Smith for her own
forever.
BERTHE was full Of excitement about
his capture, and when he had five min
utes alone with George Smith, could
contain himself no longer.
Fancy" he cried, fancy me marry
ing thirty thousand pounds inside a
three weeks holiday"
"Eh? What's that?" asked George.
81 think that bit of fortune comes to
me-"
Not for a moment" staggered
BERTHE. Don't think I'm a fool. I've
had the will examined at Somerset
House. The cash is left uncondition-
ally to Anna Robinson, which was my
wifes name"
"And the name of my wife," said
George Smith, quickly. "The old gen
tleman left the money to his daughter,
Anna Robinson, because he knew what
a flighty old party his wife was. You
just have that will examined again."
BERTHE Burton felt like rat in a
trap. Us that true?" he gasped.
Certain" said George.
'Then-why did you let me-marry
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
When washington Was Five.

When Washington was a boy five
years old, says George Morgan in "The
True Patrick Henry" a notice appear
ed in the Virginia Gazette, published at
Williamsburg, which shows in clear
and pleasant fashion something of the
society of the times, and how 1t was
accustomed to amuse itself.
We have advice from Hanover COun-
ty that on Saint Andrews Day, there
are to be HOrse-Races and several 9th
er diversions for the entertainment Of
the Gentlemen & Ladies at the Old
Field near Captain John Bickerton's
in that county, if permitted by the
Hon. VIM. Byrd, esquire, Proprietor Of
the said land, the subject Of which is
as follows, viz:
1t is proposed that 20 horses or
Mares do run round a three mile
Course for a Prize of Five Pounds.
That a Hat of the value of 20.s. be
cudgelled for, and that after the first
challenge made, the Drums are to beat
every quarter Of an. Hour for three
Challenges round the ring, and none to
play with their left hand.
That a Violin be played for by 20
Fiddlers; no person to have the lib
erty of playing unless he bring a Fiddle
with him. After the prize is won, they
are all to play together and each a diff
ferent tune, and to be treated by the
Company.
That IL Boys of - years Of age, do
run 112 yards, for a Hat of the cost Of
Il shillings.
That a flag be flying on said Day 30
feet high.
That a handsome entertainment be
provided for the subscribers and their
wives and such of them as are not so
happy as to have wives may treat any
other lady.
That a pair of Silver Buckles be
wrestled for by a number Of brisk
young men.
That a pair of Handsome Shoes be
danced for.
That a pair Of handsome Silk Stock
ings of one Pistole value be given to
the handsomest young Country Maid
that appears in the field With many
other Whimsical and Comlcal Diver
sions. too numerous to mention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
TWO SISTERS HAD ECZEMA.

Cuticura Cured Scalp Troubles Of
Two Illinois GirIs-AnOther Sister
Took Cuticura Pills.
Il must give much praise to all the
Cuticura Remedies. 1 used but one
cake Of Cuticura Soap and one box Of
Cuticura Ointment, as that was all that
was required to cure my disease. 1
was very much troubled with eczema
Of the head, and a friend of mine told
me to use the Cuticura Remedies. which
1 did, and am glad TO say that they
cured my eczema entirely. Ny sister
was also cured of eczema of the head
by using the Cuticura Remedies. An
other sister has used Cuticura Resolv-
ent and Pills and thinks they are a
splendid tonic. Miss Edith Hammer,
r. f. D. No. 6, Morrison, Ill, Oct 3,
'0R
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05

! "I think she's a dear. It's true she's
little older than L; I'm only 80, but
such things don't matter nowadays
Il think she likes you," said George,
from what 1 have heard her say"
what has she said?" asked BERTHE,
quickly.
"No, no. That wouldn't be fair. You
must ask her yourself"
BERTHE made up his mind that he
would, and he did.
They were strolling In Devonshire
Park that evening.
George had walked ahead with the
daughter, and BERTHE purposely Jagged
behind with ma. There, In the soft
glow Of the fairy lamps, be told her
he loved her.
She said 1t was 80 sudden, and he
was obliged to admit the fact, but said
he couldn't help 1t. Nature takes no
account Of time. He loved her, and
that was all he knew about 1t. Would
she marry him?
She assented with q spasm Of SUI
preme content and she fell on his neck
under a sycamore tree AS she was
much heavier than he, 1t cost him a
great effort to bear up under such a
weight Of love. But he was happy /;
there was no doubt about that. Thirty
thousand pounds are not to be picked
up every day.
So everything was arranged to the
complete satisfaction Of both parties.
At the end Of few days they would
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05

the mother-and make such a mis-
takeT'
you never told me your ideas. You
said you were going to marry the-ex-
cuse me-the old lady. You never
spoke about the money to me- wanted
to marry the daughter. 1 didn't want
mother-in-law like that hanging
about me If 1 could help 1t. 1 was
pleased to get rid Of her. Seer?
And Berthe saw.-Philadelphia TelO-
graph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05

Kathleen Mavourneent-The song Is still ringing
fresh and a clear the trin Of the birds;
In world-weary hearts 1t Is sobbing and singing
pathos too sweet for the tenderest word.
OF forgotten the who first breathed It
o. have we forgotten his rapturous art
need to the master whose genius bequeathed It'll
o. why art thou silent, thou voice of the heart?
Kathleen Mavourneen, Thy lover still lingers
The long night is waning-the stars pale and fewi
Thy sad serenader, with tremulous fingers
8 bowed with his tears the lily with dew;
The old harpstrings quaverthe old voice Is shaking
In signs in sobs the yearning refrain
vision dims and the old heart is breaking I"
Kathleen Mavourneen inspire aganl
James Whtcomb Riley
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
PrnhnhIe Ontcoir,e.

Chronic Kicker-What do you suppose
would happen to your boasted fleet if it
should get into a real battle?
Phlegmatic Citizen-O, l suppose we'd
get licked-same as we've always been.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
JANET'S PILLOWS.

Were Not Elegant"
20 dear This room simply won't
look orderly-not even right after I've
been putting it In order!"
Artistic confusion, my dear,"N sug.
gested Mary Slavin, following janet
into her room.
"No, there's nothing artistic about
it" said Janet, decisively. 81 haven't
your gift Of dropping things anywhere
and making them look like picture
But you'd think 1 might achieve just
plain orderliness when try so hard"
she lamented. "Stella Palmers room
| always makes me so ashamed. Did you
notice her lovely sofa pillows, all sit
ting UP on her divan In perfectly ele
CANT order"
Elegant Is the word" admitted
Mary, thoughtfully cycling Janet.
"Just look at those pillows Of mine
no, stand here and look! Mary, 1 might
beat 'em and stand 'em up all day,
but they'd never look like Stella Pal
mer's. She has such a touch"
"Thump, you mean, my child" cor.
rected Mary, freeing herself from the
OBTAINING arm. "All the time we were
In her room she was abusing those
poor cushions. Now how does it look"
Mary flung herself on Janet's divan
cuddling cozily among the cushions.
"Oh, now It's beautiful much better
even than Stella's elegance" said ia.
net, laughing and forgetting to scold
herself, and sitting down on the pillow
that had accommodatingly slipped to
the floor, her head against Mary's arm.
Look here, my child" said Mary, af-
ter a moments silent contemplation OF
modest, self-depreciating little Janet's
curls, did you ever know me-or any
body else-to throw myself down %
Stella Palmer's divan?"
"Why"-Janet sat up shocked at the
very idea-"you'd rumple her pillows ="
Exactly So" Mary smiled. "And
cid it never occur to you that-silly
little sophomore that you are-I aAH
other dignifed seniors have a way OF
frequenting your 'disorderly' apart
ment, to say nothing of the Juniors,
sophomores and homesick freshmen
that come in hordes to fling themselves
confidently down among your shock.
ingly inelegant cushion
II do just love to have the girls In
here you know. L"
Exactly sol" Mary's eyes twinkIed.
"And they, apparently, are able to en-.
dure being here. And It's all becarSe
of-your pillows"
"My pillows !" exclaimed Janet.
Eyes, your pillows" mimicked Mary,
sitting up impresslvely among them,
you foolish, innocent little chick, you
And you are just like them"
"Mary!"
Cali -rumpled and comfy-like and
horny, and so deliciously and Iovably
disable. And that's why you're such
dear, and why everybody starts straight
for Janet Jefferson, if she wants her
waist buttoned up, her broken heart
mended, her headache"
MARY" Janet's cheeks were burn
ing.
"a lot Of us were talking you over
last night, Miss Janet Jefferson, and
we decided that It's time you stop put
ting yourself behind everybody else and
learn the plain fact-that you're the
bestowed girl in this college"
80 Mary, but"
"And if you dare to get orderly
miss, and keep your pillows elegant
instead of blessedly rumpled and
used"
81 won't, Mary, WON'T" cried Janet,
laughing through happy tears, eff that's
how the girls feel !"-Youth's Compan,
ion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05

We have noticed that when a man
gets disguised with his business, he is
lust about sufficiently acquainted with
1t to make money out Of 1t.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
THEY GOT NO SALARY.
There Are Many People Who Pay to
Secure Their Positions.

The position of steward on a large
liaer is such a lucrative one from the
nuANber of tips received that most lines
have now stopped giving their stewards
any salary at all, and many Of the
finest steamships exact a money trib-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
onIr one .eRROMo ouININE,,

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for the signature of f. w. GROVE. Used the
World over to Cure a Cold in One day. 25c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05

Over 20 per cent of the natives of In,
dia till the land; hence the population is
scattered, and their power of cooperation
is greatly iessened.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05

The French government has adopted
method Of treating macadamized roads
with hot coal tar thinned with about 10
per cent of oil. The cost is said to work
out at about eight-tenths of a cent a
Snua rn ward
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
Those Delicious Lemon Pies.

The kind that make your mouth WATER
are easily made with no fussing and at least
possible expense if you use "OUR-PIE"
tell your friends. At grocers. 10 cents
Everybody is pleased with "OUR-PIE" Put
up by D-2erta Food Co, Rochester, n. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05

"And if you dare to get orderly,
miss, and keep your pillows elegant,
instead of blessedly. rumpled and
used"
81 won't, Mary, WON'T" cried Janet.
laughing through happy tears, eff that's
how the girls feel !"-Youth's Compan,
ion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable, Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
andhas positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibrOid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling. fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-05
LYDIA Z. E9EEGEEHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

comes as a boon and a blessing,
as it did to Mrs. E. Ellsworth, Of
Mayville, n. Y, and to Mrs. w. p.
Boyd, of Beaver Falls, Pa, who say !:
ST was not able to do my own work,
owing to the female trouble from which
I suffered. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound helped me wonderfully,
and am so well that can do as big a
days work as ever did. I wish every
sick woman would try it.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-05-29

help Larry got his things together
aud my grandfather and 1 talked for
an hour,
You will stay on hcrc-you will
help me 10 finish the house," tho old
gentleman asked with mmlstakable
cagorncss ~ look and tone
II seemed harsh ana unrcnoruus 10
toll him that I wished 90 go. that tho
great world lay beyond the confines
ot Glcnarm for me 10 conquer: that
had lost as well as gained by those
few months az Glonarm House. and
wished 10 go away u was not the
mystery. now fnthomcd. nor tho
struggle, now ended that was upper.
most In my mind and heart but mem.
Dries Of a girl who had mocked me
with delicious glrIlsh laughtor.-who
had lurcd me away from the Indiana
woodlands that | might sup her trans
formed into another more charming.
being, only 10 shattcr my faith az the
end, II was comfort tU know that
Pickering, trapped aud defeated. was
not to benefit by the bold trick she had
helped him play upon mo HIS loss
was hers as we'll and was glad In my
bitterness that | had found her in the
passage seeking Tor plumber at tho be-
hest Of the same master whom Nor.
gan, Ferguson and the rest NJ them
served. did not mention her TO my
grandfather, | resolved never 10 think
or speak Of her again
Tho fight was over and there was
nothing more Tor me to do iu the house
by the lake, After a week or so !
should go forth and try to win a place
for myself had my profession: l
was an engineer and ! did not ques-
ton that | should be- able tn lind en-
ploymont As for my grandfather,
Bates would care Tor him, ami should
visit him often. I was resolved not
To give him any further cause Tor anX
lety ON account Of my adventurous
and rowing ways He know we'll
enough that his old hope of mal,lng an
architUt OF me was lost forever; aud
now | wished 10 depart ln npaco and
seek some part OF the world where the
trails We're new and there were tracks
20 lay and bridges 20 build
! These thoughts so filled my mind
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-05-29
WALK 2l5O NILES
BIGGEST WEST TO EAST WALK
EVER ACCOMPLISHED.
MIn FlIteen Hundred DoIIars.

Over mountains and through snow,
through wet. ilIsh and mud, freezing
at times. and oppressed by heat at
others. William Jackson and Il. 7. Hay
two sturdy Scotchmen. walked every
mile OF the way from Seattle TO Chi
cago. just arriving within few hours
Of the time limit. thereby winning
purse Of Fifteen Hundred Dollars given
by the Seattle Athletic Club. for ac.
compllshing this feat within the pre-.
scribed time.
% Jackson and Hay left Seattle with
but Five Dollars In money. wero
Obliged to earn their way as they
went and leave no unpaid bills. and
complete the journey In ninety days.
An interesting incident In connec.
ton with the walk. was that each Of
the contestants wore a pair OF tho
wcllknowu Mayer shoes. that neither
ripped nor lost stitch during the en-.
tire trip Of 1850 milcs-the hardest test
any shoes could be put to-spoaklng
volumes for the extraordinary wearing
qualities Of the shoes manufactured by
the r. Mayer Boot 4 Shoe Co, Nil.
waukoc
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-05-29
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the well-Iniormed in every
walk Of life and are essential TO permanent
success and crcditable standing. Accor-
ingly, II is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one Of many reasons
Why it is the best Of personal and family
laxatyes Is the fact that II cleanses,
uwcetcns and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time TO time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and is component
parts are known TO and approved by
physicians, as II is free from all objection
able substances, To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-05-29
NO SKIN LEFT ON eooY.
For Six Months Baby Was Expected
to Die with Eezema-Now Well
Doctor Said to Use Cutieura.

"Slx months after birth my little Girl
broke out with eczema and had two
doctors In attendance There was not
n particle OF skin left on her body, tho
blood oozed out Just anywhere, and wo
had to wrap her In silk and carry her
on pillow for ten weeks. She was tho
most terrible sight over saw. and for
six months | looked for her to die.
used every known remedy TO alleyl.
ate her suffering. for It was terrible
10 witness. DR.. c. gave her up. DR..
B. recommended the Cuticura
Remedies. She will soon be three
years old and has never had a sign
Of the dread trouble since. We used
about eight cakes Of Cutlcura Soap
and three boxes OF Cuticura Ointment.
James j. Smith, Durmld, Va, Oct. IL
md %, 1906"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-05-29
waIrea OF REAL TALENT.
Evidently the Bushby Clarion Had .
Genius on lts staff 80

The editor Of the Bushby Clarion
leaned back In his chair and surveyed
his visitor with solemn and unwink.
Ing gaze. You want to know II there's
any good reporter In this town. no
said. imprcsslycly. We'll, there Is.
There's Gid Hobart"
what sort OF work can he do?"
asked the visitor
His capabilities haven't had their
full chance yet" said the editor. slow.
ly. but he's getting on, and I'm afraid
We shall lose him before long. Why.
last week that fellow wrote n two
column account q; nro that waa
thrilling, tell you!"
Farmhouse. old mother grand.
father born there and so forth. I sup.
poso?" said the visitor.
NO. sir" said the editor. ut was
deserted hen.house. that's what IL
was. / can tell you, that takes TALENT
We cant expect to keep Gid with US
always Companion.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-05-29

pretty cupful OF water. the dip and
glide Of maroon canoe. the remcm.
brance OF a red tam-o,shanter merg.
Ing afar on In an October sunset
my purpose to leave the place
strengthened as l thought OF these
things. My nerves were keyed 10 q
breaking pitch and, losing control OF
myself. I turned upon him stormily.
80 Miss DeyereuX was the other
person who shared your confidence!
DO you understandable you appre
clate the fact that she was Pickorlng's
ally?"
II certainly do not" he replied
coldly I'm surprised to hear you
speak so Of a woman whom you can
scarcely know"
Eyes. know herr My God, have
reason to know herr Hut even when
found her out did not dream that
the plot was rs deep as II is. She
knew that Il was a scheme to test me
and she played mo into Plckering's
hands. caught her down there In
the tunnel acting as his spy, looking
for the lost notes. that she might gain
grace In his eyes by turning them
over to him. You know how | always
hated Pickering, Che was too smooth
too SNUG, and you and everybody else
were forever praising him to me. He
was always held up 10 me as a model;
and the FIRST time ! saw Marian Dover
/ oux she was with hint was Al
Sherry's the night before came here
| suppose she reached St. Agatha's
only a few hours ahead OF me"
Eyes, Sister Theresa was her guar
dian. Her father was dear friend
and knew her from her early child
hood. You are mistaken, Jack Hei
knowing Pickering means nothing,
they both lived In New York ant
moved IN the same circle"
"But It doesn't explain her EFFORT
TO help him, does it?" ! blazed III,
/ wished 20 marry her,-Slster Theresi
told me that,-and I falled-I failed
mlserably TO keep my obligation her,
i ran away 20 follow her''
CTo BE CON1INuEDl
4 new broom and a straight fusl
make a clean sweep,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-05-29
CHAPTER XIV
Changes and Chances.

changes ana INaWCcas
John Marshall Glonarm had probably
never boon 80 happy In his life as ON
that day OF his amazing homecoming,
lie laughed az us and he laughed with
us. and as he went about the house OK.
planning his plans for It's completion,
he chaiIod ms all with his shrowd
humor that had been the terror OF my
boyhood
"Ah, II you had had the plans ~
course you would have been saved a
lot of trouble: but that little sketch OF
tho Door OF Bewlldorment was the
only thing | left,-and you found Il.
Jack.--you really opened these good
books Of mine"
lie sent us all away to remove the
marks Of battle, aud we gave Bates a
hand In cleaning up the wreckage, Pro-
Bates. the keeper ot secrets, Bates
the lnscrutahle and mysterious Bates.
the real hero OF the AFFAIR az Glonarm.
My grandfather led us through the
narrow stairway by which he had On.
tered, which had boon built between
false walls, and We played ghost for
one another, 10 show just how the
tread Of a human being around the
chimney sounded There was much 10
explain aud my grandiathers contri.
ton fnr having placed mo In so hazard