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great monster should come along and trap you in some way and carry you off to prison? You wouldn't like 1t very much, I'm sure"
 Well, I'm a boy, and a squirrel is an animal. That's the difference" the boy replied. Everybody catches squirrels, rabbits, and other wild things" he de- clared with spirit And what's more l wish you'd stayed at the camp and not come bothering me here"
 The little girl sat down on a fallen tree trunk and said in very gentle tone: Harry, dear, you don't stop to think that animals suffer when robbed of their freedom just as much as people do. If you and I were robbed of our freedom we'd feel pretty unhappy. You know how much you love the big out-of-doors, and enjoy your liberty. Now, brother, please remember that all creatures-especially those born wild-love freedom. And who can tell-that dear little frightened squir- rel there, trying as she is In vain to get out of the net, may be a mother squirrel, and in taking her Into captivity we may be robbing some little squirrelies of their mother and her protection. Now, dear. I'm going back to the camp and leave you to think over what I've said about the squirrel you have caught there in the net Mama was preparing luncheon when I came in search of you. Papa and uncle had returned from their explora- tion of that cliff, and said there are some awfully interesting mineral speci- mems to be picked up there. After luach- con they are going to take you and me round there. Mamma will remain at the camp and rest. She's so tired after the long wagon journey of yesterday and last night. My, but it's glorious, to be here in the great wild woods, isn't 1t? And camping for a week will bring us very close to nature, its beauties and freedom.' Then Harry's sister left him. running off through the woods toward the camp, where they were rusticating for a few days.
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BY MAUD WALKER.

and dozens of farmers sons who would be there, and who would bring "dead loads of fun with them"
 Pretty soon Teddy's mother fell into a restful sleep and Teddy crept softly from the room. He went out under a big shade tree and stretched himself on the grass there, still meditating sorrow fully over his disappointment. And as he lay there small voice whispered to him: Why not go to the fair without your parents consent? You are big boy, and should be old enough to take care of yourself. Why not run away and get in with some of the farmers going to town?'' It was the wicked voice of the temptor who will always whisper in the ear of a boy or girl who wishes him to do so. And Teddy was only waiting for someone or something to induce him to run away. So he gladly listened to the temptor's voice, and turned the wick ed advice over In his mind And then, rising, he said to himself: 'I'l run away to town and stay for the fair. I'll be gone three days. One day I'll be going, one day there at the fair and one day re- turning home."
 He went softly into the house, peeping cautiously into his mothers room, to find her still asleep. Then he went up stairs changed hjs everyday clothes for hls Sunday suit and hat and shoes. Then he took some pennies and two nickels from his iron bank that stood on the mantle in the sitting groom, and went out at the back door, disappearing into the big cornfleld that stretched north of the house, and did not emerge again till he was fully a quarter of mile from home Then he stepped boldly into the road and pursued his way.
 And no one had seen Teddy leave his home, for the woman of all work was In the garden getting vegetables for dinner and Teddy's father was in a distant field. Thus Teddy made good his escape, and
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It was Fair time In the County of Dash. And all the farmers, the farmers wives and the farmers children were making great preparations to attend the annual festival. And the prize" stock, grain, vegetables, fruit and domestic articles were being sorted over on the various farms by hopeful folk who all coveted the "blue ribbon" for their exhibits.
 Teddy Jones, the son of farmer liv ing at some distance from the county seat (where the fair was held each falD, sat in his sick mothers room in very disconsolate mood. Owing to the Illness of his mother his father had explained to him that there would be no fair for them that year." and Teddy was very much disappointed at the news. Indeed, going to the fall fair had been the great event of his life for as many years as he could remember-which, of course, were not many, for Teddy was only 10 years of age.
 Why do you look so sorrowful, son" asked his loving mother, seeing the gloom on Teddy's brow.
 ''I wisht we could go to the fair," Ted dy explained. An I don't see why l can't go, even if you and papa don't"
 '.Why, dear child, you couldn't go away of to town-15 miles dstant-without either papa or mamma! And,as you know, am too III to try to make such journey, and papa would not go away under the circumstances. No, we'll all have to miss the fair this fall. and hope for better luck next year. And l was anxious, too, to go to the fair, for l have some of the finest preserves and jelly that were ever put up, and I'm sure I'd get the blue ribbon.'
 But his mothers jelly and preserves did not interest Teddy at all, for he was too young yet to care much about the displays and the prizes and their tell tale ribbons. He was only thinking of the fun he might have with the dozens
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neighbors And in spite of her efforts to untangle herself she found that the net had closed up around her, and then she beheld, to her terror. that the huge, two-legged animal was holding two strings which were attached to the net poor Madam Squirrels cage.
 "Oh, oh' she walled, feeling certain that her end had come "Oh, If only there was some one to tell my beloved Winkie and Blinkie of my fate! They'll watch and watch and watch for their mothers return. And they'll never know that l was entrapped by this monster. Indeed, my two precious ones may fall victims also to this giant animal. Oh, could l but warn them!"
 Then the poor lady squirrel dropped down Into her net-cage and covered her weeping eyes with her tail. Meanwhile, the big boy-the one whom we have seen beneath the tree close to her home closed the nets strings, tied them to shrub, and began to arrange another net for stretching.
 While he was thus engaged he heard voice calling lustily: "Harryl Harry Where are your
 Here I am. Sister," cried Harry, then blew on his fingers so that the shrill whistle would lead her to the spot. But, say" he exclaimed, as a little girl ap- peared, 'I don't like for you to follow me. You make so much noise that you drive the squirrels away. And I'm trap ping some in the hare net that Uncle Tom had with his hunting outfit See, I've got a fine big one there." And he pointed toward Madam Squirrel, who was at the moment endeavoring to get out of the closely-meshed net. But in vain, poor thing.
 The little girl saw Madam Squirrels plight, and immediately her face became serious and sorrowful. "How dare you do such cruel thing. Harry?" she asked. ''Now. don't you have any pity for the poor little wild thingY Suppose some
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DIVINITY, THE NEW HOMEMADE
 CANDY.

There is a new recipe for making candy which is claiming the place once owned by fudge This new bonbon is called '.diyinity," and 1t Is made in this way: Take two saucepans; Into one put three cupfus of granulated sugar. cupful of thick syrup and two-thirds of n cupful of water. Into the other saucepan put cupful of granulated sugar and half cupful of water. The contents of both pans are allowed to cook till the syrup in them will spin thread when poured from a spoon, or make soft ball be- tween the fingers when dropped Into very cold water. When both are ready the syrup in the first pan is slowly turned over the stiffiy beaten whites of three eggs, a continual beating going on during the process. Then the second sy- rup, into which has been stirred cupful of cracked nuts, is turned over, and the frothy mass turned into buttered tins to cool. When cold enough mark into blocks with a very sharp knife.
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An Irishman, seeing A very heavily-la- den vessel that stood scarcely above the waters edge, exclaimed: Upon me soul, if the water was little deeper the blam- ed boat would be drowned!'
 Another Irishman-a soldier-just re- turning from active service displayed proudly his hat with bullet hole through the top. Look at that hole, will yezp he asked. If me hat had been two Inches lower in the crown I'd have been killed outright"
 An Irishman saw the boats running on the canal between Glasgow and Paisley, and wishing very much to go to the lat ter place, he went to a boatman and ask ed If he might work his passage there. The boatman, being something of wag, replied: "Sure Pat. You may lead the horse" Pat started, and led the horse the entire way, but on arriving at his destination, declared somewhat inpatient ly: "Begora, an l might as well have walked n
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' OWPuZZle Corner $
CONUNDRUMS.

Where can one always find happinessa In the dictionary.
 man and goose fell from a balloon and landed on a church tower. How did the man get down?
 He picked the goose.
 Why does a sculptor die most horrible death?
 Because he makes fdces and busts. Why is life the greatest conundrum7 Because zee must all 0iee st ap. Answer to last weeks puzzles. Letter Enigmd: Tennis. Boheddtn0s l: CD BoGr-oor. (2) FH0ht- light. t3) Brdt-rdt.
 Curtailin0s: CD Pcint-pafn. (2) Pear. pea. (3) Bng0y-bug.
 Hidden -Jdme Puszle: Bach. Riddle: Bar.
 ArithmeticdI PusSle: 1'rain.
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Runaway Teddy and How He Repented.

was not missed till almost noon, when his mother awoke and called for him.
 Then the woman of all work began looking for the missing boy, but no Ted dy could she find. And when Teddys father came in from the field he was told of the child's sudden disappearance and asked if he had sent him on an errand anywhere. But. of course, the father was as much in the dark regarding Teddy's whereabouts as were the mother and servant. And a good deal of anxiety was felt over him. the father declaring that he would go at once to the neigh bors and make inquiry if he had been seen by any of them.
 Meanwhile Teddy was trudging along towards town as fast as his little legs could carry him. But he was pretty tired and kept a close watch out for teamsters driving his way. At last he saw great numbering, covered wagon, drawn by two big horses. coming over the hill behind him. Well, now I'll get ride.'' Teddy promised himself. Then he sat on the roadside and waited for the wagon to come up.
 After a few minutes the wagon came alongside and Teddy saw man and woman and several frowseled-haired chill dren inside. They were all very dark skinned. and bore the stamp of foreign blood But he did not notice that. The wagon stopped and Teddy asked, In very polite voice, if he might have ''lift'' to town. The older people looked at one another and spoke a few words in foreign tongue then the driver repli ed to Teddy in very broken English that they were going to town and would take him along. He was told to climb in at the back with the half-dozen dirty chill dren. He did so a bit reluctantly after seeing those with whom he was to keep company for Il miles. Teddy had travelled about four miles on foot.
 After he was seated in the bottom of the wagon the man and woman carried
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LETTER ENIGMA.

My first Is in arbor. but not In vine: My second is In lumber, but not in pine {: My third is in tear, but not in weep: My fourth is in look, but not in peep: My fifth Is in monkey. but not in boar: My sixth Is the same as you find in my
 four
 My seventh is in bride, but not In groom |: My eighth is In night, but not In gloom 1: My ninth is in live, but not in die: My tenth is in bee, but not in fly.
 My whole spells the name
 Of thing that is seen
 Speeding the world OCT
 Iris wondrous machine
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ANATOMICAL PUZZLE.

Parts of the human anatomy are hidden In the following sentences, each sentence containing one part In the form of a syllable:
 Very often handsome girls are brainless.
 In going to the mountains one must cross the foothills.
 The od-fashioned reaper has given way to the modern "header-box.''
 lazy child misses half the eyelets in his shoes when lacing them.
 Some stupid people do not know the difference between an elipticai design and one of triangular shape
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BEHEADINGs.

CD Behead a precious gem and leave the title of a nobleman. (2) Behead noth- ing and leave small number. (3l Be- head a part of a chickens vitals and leave the condition of uncooked food
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CURTAILINGs.

(1) Curtail that which we do with the brain and leave the thickness of sheet of paper. (2) Curtail to make a rent in cloth and leave a favorite beverage much drunk at the supper table. (3) Curtail
 strong breeze and leave to take a prize.
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The Vampire Bat of Brazil.
IRISH HUMoR.

thumb, and that from the wound thm made 1t abstracts the blood by the sue torial powers of it's lips and tongue"
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RIDDLE.
I'd of three syllables:

I'm word of three syllables; seek till
 you find, Which has in 1t twenty-six letters com
 bined? (Ans.-Ths AIphahet).
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The big old clock stands h the hall, And tells the girls and boys When It is time to stop their play And put away their toys. 1t tells them in the morning, too.
 When it is time to rise. And with its quiet little hands
 Shows them how fast time flies "Get up, get upi' 1t seems to say. "Or you'll be late to school; And late to school, my boy or girl Means that you'll be a fool" And so ''tick. tlcll'' It's hands go round It works both night and day; While people have some time to rest. It has no sleep nor play, But vigilantly stands awake
 To keep watchful eye, And with It's busy little hands
 Mark minutes that fly by. M. ".
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
AN ELECTION PRIMER
Pertinent Points about Our Election
Machinery For NeqO Votery and old
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

When did the Democratic party first appear national pccsi
Under present the party first appeared 1923, when
Andrew Jackson elected president the party candidate The
Democratic party however, far its chief principles go, dates
from the beginning of the republic
Who is regarded as the parys founder?
Thomas Jefferson When the constitution of the United States
the opposing theories Of Thomas
Alexander Hamilton constituted the principal difference
and his dheents leaned far toward local self
government while Hamilton and his faction stood for strong
In after years the Jeersonan theories became
crsazed what called first the Republican party later
Republican, party and finally the Democratic party
The present Republican party them entirely distinct from the
of Jeferon time?
Entirely 1t is descended through the Wing party from the
Fedea party which took the opposite that
of Jefferson.
What presidents has the Democracy elected?
Thomas Jefferson twice. James Madison twice. James Monroe
twice. John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson twice. Martin Van
Buren, K Polk Franklin PIERCE James Buchanan Grover
Cleveland twice
What is the Democratic partys position to tariff?
It stands for low tariff tariff for only
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
Amateurs and Farm Work.

With the opening Of the planting sea-
son come repetitions of the advice to
idle wage earners In towns and cities
to so to the help Of the farmers in the
fields. Recently a New York paper
canvassed the farming districts of
wide region and learned that where
there is a dearth of help the farmers
do not want unframed men from the
towns. There are plenty Of farm train
ed boys who have been at work in
other lines and have turned to the
plow again when other employment
gave out. This class find, as rule,
that the places vacated by them when
they abandoned the farm and went to
railroading or into the factory have
not been permanently filed.
Later In the season any ablebodied
man Of good sense can give the short
handed farmer lift. But the time for
harvesting is short, and II the factory
man wants to fall back on the land for
sustenance he should really begin in a
small way on his own hook. Farmers,
as a rule, do not want to be at the ex-
pense of training green hands. For
sturdy town and city boys, willing to
work hard and TO learn. there is
chance on the farm. Those working
men with families who have lost faith
in industrial pursuits should get their
boys into the country and let them
grow up as farmers. Mother Earth Is
a good provider, but not every Jack
can make her turn seed and muscle
into something to eat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
Firenroof Buildings.

Warnings against tinder-like buildings
comments upon the Chelsea fire disas-
ter. A boom in freproof material
would surely follow every such de-
structive event if people generally be-
lieved that safety can only be had in
brick, stone and steel. But it seems
to be a fact that brick and stone at
least are not proof against the flames
at all times. Steel structures are now
believed to be the best, but if building
should be confined to that material the
cost would in time become prohibitive
for all ordinary purposes.
Taking the country through, wooden
buildings now outnumber all other
kinds many times. In new structures
wood will predominant for long time
to come. 1t is a serious question
whether the ratio of wooden buildings
could be protitably reduced, even if
losses by fire are not checked. Insur
ance against fire can come too high,
and it might be losing speculation to
cut wood out altogether in building. 1t
is we'll known that the supply of ore
for steel is limited. The cement de-
posits necessary for concrete are limit
ed, and the brick clay beds are limited.
There are many safeguards to be used
for wood structures. Infammable
sparks from burning buildings fall a
hundred times to the once that they
are carried literally by the wind. EX
pensive wooden buildings should be
isolated. and it would probably be far
cheaper to put extra money into land
around wooden structure than to
build of more expensive material sim
ply to insure against fire. Wherever
wooden buildings are permitted land
is comparatively cheap, and wide
streets would be an economy if eX-
posture to fire is great. Trees offer
some protection against spreading
fires, but the best safeguard of all is
the fireproof roof to arrest the flaming
brands shot up into the air by burn
ing neighbOr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
salt In Digestion.

Wissen feur Allie had symposium
to discuss the value of salt in diges-
ton. One Of the physicians wrote
that, while salt in moderation is good
for the stomach and often absolutely
necessary, it ought to be taken apart
from the meals, in much the same
way as medicine. He bases his judg-
ment on the way artificial digestion
proceeds in the presence of marine
salt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
LEGAL NOTICES

State of Wisconsin, County Court of
Grant County-In Probate,
Notice is hereby given. that at the regular
term of the County Court, to be held in aod
for said county at the court house in the lty
of Lancaster. in said county. on the first
Tuesday of June, A, d. 1905 being the 2nd
day of June 1908. at the hour of one o'cICc X
in the afternoon, the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The application of s. Eleanor Hodges to
determine the heirShip and descent of the
north west quarter of the south west quar-
ter of section n, town four "a, nerth Range
three ~ west IN Grant County, Wisconsin.
By order of the Court.
E. B. GOODSELL,
County Judge.
Dated April 18TH 1908.
S.H. Taylor, Atty, for Petitioner
1st ms, April. Is: last Ins. May 9Th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
Colds That Hang On.

Colds that hang on in the spring
deplete the system, exhaust the
nerves, and open the way for serious
illness. Take Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t quickly stops the cough and expels
the cold. It is safe and certain in re-
suits. J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN State of Wisconsin. Grant County
Court SS-In Probate,
: In the matter of the estate of Carl
TaenZler. deceased.
Letters testamentarY on the estate of
Carl Taenzler deceased.havingb been issued
to Herman Buchner.
Notice is hereby given. that the creditors
of said Carl TaenZler, deceased, are al.
lowed and limited by order of this court
until Until ,a and including, the lst Tuesday OF
present their claims and demands against
said Carl Taenzler. deceased. to the county
court for examination and allowance.
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 coun-
ty. on the second Tuesday of Nov. 1905
Dated this I'D day of April. 1908.
By the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL.
County Judge.
Geo. B. Clementson, Atty. for Executor,
lst ms. April rs: last May 16.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
TREASURER.

hereby announce myself a can
didate for County Treasurer, and
respectfully ask the consideration of
the Republican voters of Grant
county. W. d. BURR,
Little Grant, Wis.
P. o. address Lancaster, Wis.
/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination on the
Republican ticket for the Office of
county treasurer subject to the
action of the voters at the Septem-
Der primaries.
E. j. BRINKMAN,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
SUMMONS.

Circuit Court, Grant County.
Mary A. Mundt and Margaret ]. Haas
Plaintiffs.
VS.,
Joseph M. Tebo and Sophia Tebo, his wife,
Frank V. Tebo and Anna K. Tebo. his wife
Catherine +. Carmody. HortenSe Ryan and
William Observation-Disclosures.
The State of Wisconsin to the said De
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty DAYS after Gservice 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
you according TO rhe demand of the COM
plant. of which copy is herewith served
upon you. BROWN & BRENNAN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. 0. Address. Lancaster. Grant CouNsy,
Wisconsin.
1st ms. May. 9: last June 13.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
Serious Results Feared.

You may well fear serious results
from q cough or cold, as pneumonia
and consumption start with a cold
Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most
obstinate coughs or colds and pre-
vents serious results. Refuse sub
stitutes. j. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncon-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. IF the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09

Customer-Can this parrot talk?
Fancier-No. For years it lived In a
family where there were five ladies.
Customer-Well, didn't these ladies'
talk?
Fancicr-Yes. all day long, and that's
why he hasn't had a chance.-London
Telegraph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09

1t is pity to see person neglect
indications of kidney or bladder
trouble that may result in Bright's
disease when Foley's Kidney Remedy
will correct irregularities and strength
en- these organs. Take Foley's Kidney
Remedy at the first sign of danger.
j. T. Bennett,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-09
SHERIFF.

respectfully announce my candl-
dacy for sheriff on the Republican
ticket, subject to the decision of the
voters at the primary.
HERMAN FOSBINDER.
Fennimore, Wis.