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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04

spectacular entrance into her room.
1 was distinctly uncomfortable, as
alone this time, climbed to the tower
staircase. Reasoning from before,
she would probably throw a chair at
me- 1 stopped at the foot of the stair
case and called.
Hello up there" I said, in as de-
bonnair a manner as I could summon.
Good morning Vie gent es bel
fhnen?"
No reply.
bon jour, mademoiselle," 1 tried
again. This time there was a move
ment of some sort from above, but
nothing fell on me.
'I-we want to apologize for rous-
ing you -er-unexpectedly this
morning" I went on. 1.-THE fact is, we
wanted to talk to you, and you-yOu
were hard to waken. We are travel
ers, lost in your mountains, and we
crave a breakfast and an audience"
She came to the door then. could
feel that she was investigating the top
of my head from above. rs Mr.. Sui
Ivan with your" she asked. 1t was
the first word from her, and she was
not sure of her voice.
mo. We are alone. II you will
come down and look at us you will
find us two perfectly harmless people,
whose horse-curses on him-depart-
ed without leave last night and left
us at your gate"
She relaxed somewhat then and
came down a step or two. II was
afraid l had killed somebody" she
said. 1.-The housekeeper left yester-
day, and the other maids went with
her"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04

thing, you KNOW
But at that moment bullet came
squarely through the door and fiat
tened itself with a sharp psf against
the wall of the tower staircase. We
ducked unanimously, dropped back out
of range. and Hotchlxiss retaliated with
a spirited bang bang at the door with
the tongs. This brought another bull
let It was a ridiculous situation. I'm
der the circumstances, no doubt, we
should have retired, at least until we
had armed ourselves, but Hotchkiss
had no end of lighting spirit, and as
for me, my blood was up.
Break the lock-" 1 suggested, and
Hotchkiss, standing at the side, out of
range, retaliated for every bullet by a
smashing blow with the tongs. The
shots ceased after a half dozen, and
the door was giving, slowly. One of
us on each side Of the door, we were
ready for almost any kind of desper-
ate resistance AS it swung open
Hotchkiss poised the tongs; 1 stood,
bent forward, my arm drawn back for
a blow.
Not&ng happened.
There was not sound. Finally, at
the risk of losing an eye which l just
ly value, peered around and into the
room There was no desperate there:
Only a fresh-faced, trembling-lipped
servant, sitting on the edge of her
bed, with quilt around her shoulders
and the empty revolver at her feet.
We were victorious, but conquered
army never beat such retreat as ours
down the tower stairs and into the
refuge of the living room. There,
with the door closed, sprawled on the
divan, l went from one spasm Of mirth
into another, becoming sane at inter-
walls, and suffering relapse again every
time / saw Hotchkiss' disgruntled
countenance. He was pacing the room,
the tongs still in his hand, his mouth
pursed with irritation. Finally he
stopped in front Of me and compelled
my attention.
when you have finished cackling, "
he said with dignity, 81 wish to justify
my position. Do you think the-er-
young woman upstairs put a pair Of
number eight boots to dry in the Ii
brary last night? Do you think she
poured the whisky out of that decan-
ter?'
They have been known to do it" l
put in, but his eye silenced me.
Moreover, if she had been the per-
son who peered at you over the gal
lerV railing last night don't Won SUD-
pose, with Observation-Disclosures dis
position, she could have filled you as
full of lead as a window weight?'
II do" | assented. 1T wasn't Alice
sit-by-the-f1re 1 grant you that Then
who was it?"
Hotchkiss felt certain that it had
been Sullivan, but l was not so sure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04
Commander julius A. Pratt Post No.
I43 Dept. ILL.,, G. A. R.

Mr.. Isaac Cook, Commander of
above Post, Kewanee, ILL.,, writes:
For a long time was bothered
with backache and pains across my
kidneys. About two months ago [
started taking Foley Kidney Pills and
soon saw they were doing just as
claimed. kept on taking them and
now l am free from backache, and
the painful bladder misery is all gone.
1 like Foley Kidney Pills SO we'll
that 1 have told many of my friends
and comrades about them and shall
recommend them at every opportun
ity." j. Z. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04
For More Than Three Decades.

FoIey's Honey and Tar has been a
household favorite for all ailments Of
the throat, chest and lungs. Fol-
infants and children it is best and
safest as it contains no opiates and
no harmful drugs. None genuine
but Foley's Honey and Tar in the
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
J. I. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04
Go BE CONTINUED
WORTHY OF CONFIDENCE.
An Offer Backed by One of Our Most
Reputable Concerns.


We pay for all the medicine used
during the trial, if our remedy fails
to completely relieve you of constipa-
tion. We take all the risk. You are
not obligated to us in any way what
ever. if you accept our offer. That's
u mighty broad ctatement; we mean
every word Of it. Gould anyth ug be
more fair for you?
A most scienticfi. common sense
treatment is Rexall Orderlies, which
are eaten like candy. Their active
principle is recent scientific dis
covery that is odorIess, colorless and
tasteless; very pronounced, gentle and
pleasant in action, and particularly
agreeable in every way. This in
gredient does not cause diarrhoea,
nausea, fatulence, gripping or any
inconvenience whatever. Rexall
0rderlies are particularly good for
children. aged and delicate persons.
Il you suffer from chronic or
habitual constipation, or he associate
or dependent chronic ailments. we
urge you to try Rexall Orderlies at
our risk. Remember you can get
them in Lancaster only at our store.
- tablets 10 cents; 36 tablets %
cents. The Rexall Store. j. 7.
Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04
Teachings of Character.

That which we are, we shall teach.
not voluntarily, but involuntarily.
Thoughts come into our mind by ave-
nues which we never left open, and
thoughts go out of our minds through
avenues which we never voluntarily
opened. Character teaches over our
heads-Emerson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04

Why would he have crawled like a
thief into his own house? If he had
crossed the park, as seemed probable,
when we did, he had not made any
attempt to use the knocker. / gave it
up finally, and made an effort to con-
ciliate the young woman in the tower.
We had heard no sound since our
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04
Cat Farms IN Maine.

Cat farming is one of Names spe-
cial industries. A North Arson man
is making money raising the felines.
His speciality is Angoras, Persians and
coons. He does not keep them on his
own premises, but lets them out
among the farmers wives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04

in Cream Separators, had to be useGs
bearings exactly the same as are used
in the highest class of automobiles.
the most accurate, the lightest run
ming and the most durable ball bear
ings known. The vast sum spent in
advertising other machines has been
put into the construction of the "SIM
PLEX," producing new and higher
and more expensive type than has
ever been attempted either here or
abroad. Cream Separator advertising
and catalogues are so full of broad
and exaggerated claims, mostly in
capable of substantiation by test, that
we prefer to base our arguments on
what the "SIMPLEX'' actually does in
tests, and we are ready to demon
strate the entire superiority of the
"SIMPLEX" against any and all makes
of machines. The ''SIMPLEX" can be
seen at Ziegler Bros hardware store
in Lancaster, Wis. For particulars in
quire of IRA D. TOTMAN, Agt.
Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04
THE COMET IS COMING

SO s the best and most com
let line o n the state We
handI Copper Cable and Tube Rods
man &C tur ed Lightning Rod Co., OF
Blu ngt Now protect
ldings stock at very low cost
We prices for the next so days
Do not buy unt consult and will
in sci entific man
o charge for tops and
Ri mngs We price foot as
u price from IL to Is cents
Cal US
please,
n
W.
Far l247.
ell nc
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
VIRGINIA TO SQUELCH
THE BUSY CANVASSER
Housewives 10 Be Freed From
Nuisance of Answering
DoOrbell Rings.

In a Virginia town there has been
proposed an ordinance which would
protect hOusekeepers from the nui-
sance Of answering the door-bell for
the endless procession Of agents and
solicitors who continually infest the
town.
In line with this movement is the
agitation for putting into the postal
regulations an order prohibiting the
placing Of distributed advertising
matter in private mail boxes.
Both Of the sc regulations would re-
neve housew YES OF a great deal of
annoyance Il the Virginia problem
Is especially worthy OF attention.
The intrusion OF the advertising ma
terial through the post takes the
time OF the hOu5ekecpcTS only when
they wish 10 grant IT,
The calling o. the solicitor is quite
another matter He may call al the
most announcement hour. He NAV
take an unfair amount Of the pros
pectlVe customers time. He NAV
even be insulting in his methods. with
possibly no remedy available for the
housewife. So, no matter how kindly
she may be, the average busy house
holder viii appreciate relief from
this door bell activity" which bv a
perverse fate Is always most insistent
when she is busiest.
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
The Bedtime Story.
read to III. t,
for IN. n,v,
THE DISCONT ENTED LOG.
By FARMER SMITH

4GTRA, Ia, La" sang little Billie
L Bubble merrily on his way down
the little brook
oh dear; Oh, dear me- said peeV-
ish voice in little Billie Bubbles ear 1
don't see how you can be 50 happy when
/ am lying here SO miserable
why, what's the matter with you,
friend I,os?" asked little Billie Bubble,
aren't you happy
Happy The very idea" groaned the
Log. How can I be happy when l
think Of the bright, beautiful days that
are gone forever. oh, dear; oh. dear
Tell me all about it." said Billie Bub-
bic, maybe il will make you feel bet
ter"
Well began the Log I used to be
such a great, big beautiful tree. Oh, such
a beautiful tree. Every spring the birds
would come and build their nests among
nv branches and We We're all so happy
When the little birds would come into
the nests took such good care Of them.
At night / used TO fold my leaves over
the nests TO keep the little brides warm.
Oh, I can tell you it was a happy life
then.
lone day, there was a terrible storm
and the wind blew and blew so hard
that I became frightened and bent way
over Then the wind tore me up by the
roots and I fell into this brook, and
here I have been ever since. I should
have stood UP brave and strong against
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
WOMEN SYMPATHETIC.
WHILE MEN ARE JUST
Business Held Responsible For Knocking Great Deal Of
Sentiment From Dispositions of the
Male Beings.

Whether women or men as sex
have better characters Is hard to say.
Women are generally more sympa-
thetic. men more just Men have a
great deal Of their sentiment knocked
out OF them during the stress OF their
daily life. II the truth must be told.
business Is apt to breed a spirit OF dis
trust in ones fellow man. Yet in spite
Of this perhaps more genuine friendships
are found among men than among wom-
en- Shall it be said that men arc more
sincere and less prone to dissemble their
feelings than women?
It seems to be true, al any 70 te, that one
will find violent open antagonisms among
men. while this situation rarely Is found
among women. a man who hates anoth-
er rarely troubles 10 hide the fact. yet
II one is to believe half OF what one
reads II is common enough for women
who detest one another to embrace
like the best OF friends. and smile as
swcetly at each other as il they were
in entire sympathy.
There IS another aspect Of the discus
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
COAL WHITEWASHED
TO DETECT THEFTS
Removal of Coated Contents of
Car Is Quickly.
Noticed.

Persons who have been somewhat
astonlshed by having whitewashed coal
delivered to them VIII be interested 70
know that the whitewashing IS not done
20 improve the appearance or to increase
the burning qualities. the treatment
neither improves nor harms tie fuel
II is a detective scheme or the part
OF the railroads to locate and 20 prevent
theft Of the coal as il IS hauled from
the mines to the consumer These dep
relations amount TO thousands Of tons
annually and the railroads are the sui
ferers. as it is up 10 them to deliver
as many tons at destination, often d
thousand miles away. as were weighed
in when the car was turned over for
transportation
Two or three tons may be removed
from a carload containing forty tons
without attracting attention TO its de-
creased quantity until The car IS again
plced on the scales.
To locate the loss. limewater is
sprayed over a carload Of coal. In a
short time the water mas eVapOrated,
leaving a load of white coal Then re-
mOvaI OF amy coal leaves a big black
SPOT, which is quickly noticed by In
spectors and station agents and the
leaS found and stopped.
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
HARD TO REFINE
COARSE, ROUGH MAN
Woman Who MarrieS Out of
Her Class Apt to
Regret 1t.

No matter how refined a woman Is, II
she marries a coarse, immoral man, she
viii be likely to have a coarse, immoral
man for her husband
In ninety-nine cases out OF one hun
dred, vulgar horse jockey will remain
vulgar horse jockey still, in spite Of
the possession &c a refined. intelligent
wife. With possession his reverent ad-
miration for her superiority has de-
parted. She is now simply the woman
who has Joined her lot with his. and
must take him and his circumstances
for what they are lie viii have no pa
thence with her distaste for coarse
thoughts and actions. She must come
down to his level and stay there.
She must bear his children, and cook,
wash, iron. and mend in that hOmely
house that IS ali he Is able 20 provide
for her. just the same as II she had
never been his social superior. Should
she rebel and leave him, her future is
precarious. and though she may be
strong enough 10 rise out OF her misery,
she can never entirely efface the results
of her folly.
But the probabilities are that she VIII
drag out her dreary days in surround
inss utterly rept snant to every fiber OF
her nature, because she wifi not be al
lowed 70 take her children-which are
his also-and she cannot leave them be
hind her The romance Of this kind OF
marriage is very soon dispelled. and
only hard, bitter facts remain
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
CHILDREN SEND
CLEVER ANSWERS
Ingenious Puzzle Solutions
Show Fruit of Quick
Wit.
NOVELTIES HELP
IN THE DECISION
Soiled, Careless Replies, However,
Are Handicapped As They Show
Lack of Interest.

The puzzlers continue 10 disagree
with Mrs. Bailey I'm some Of her char
acteriZatiOns. To be sure they gener-
ally make out a pretty good case for
themselves, but then so does the author
OF the puzzle.
some OF the cleverest answers recefv-
ed so far have been from children, and
one bright chap who is of for a visit
TO Philadelphia solved his problem en-
route, and promptly posted his answer
upon his arrival at the PENNSYLVANIA
city.
Few contestants have made anv a.
tempt at making unusual presentations.
though one ingenious puzzler did sit
herself down and embroider the names
on good. stout piece &C linen and send
the trophy in in the form OF an iron
holder.
Apropos Of which am moved to state
that ingenious solutions do not always
take the form Of drawings or sketches
Some Of the best things have been
merely the fruit OF a quick wit.
Cake Answer to Puzzle.
For instance, during the Scripture
Cake puzzle one bright parsonage con-
ceived the idea of sending her solution
IN In the form Of a tiny cake baked
after the formula given in the puzzle
Another time one Of the prize Wiupers
bethought herself Of the many attrac-
tive post cards one may get for a few
pennies. and upon the back of posr
cards representing scenes in Shake
Fpeare's country she inscribed the names
Of the characters comprising the Shake
spearean puzzle.
1t does not take any special degree Of
talent for this sort Of thing. but yor
VIII all agree that I'm 4 contest where
Ihere are scores OF absolutely correct
answers neatly presented and -promDtIv
submitted the judges have every warrant
IN reWardlng the efforts of those vybo
spend additional time and Thought unnn
their work i0-'
Ihe TACT remains, however, that the
puzzler VINO proceeds to forward a
clean, snaQpy, sJraightawav solution is
nine times out Of ten rewa rded for his
proWess, since the records show that
the awards go more frequently for cor
rect solutions neatly presented than for
unusual presentations
Careless Solutions Handicaps.
One thing you all may be pretty we'll
assured Of, and that is the solution sent
In on soiled paper and recorded in a
careless manner has scarcely any
chance at all.
Read the rules and regulations which
from time to time accompany this daily
puzzie chat and you will appreciate the
ins and outs Of the puzzle corner per-
fecty.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
MOTHERS QUICK WIT
TEACHES A LESSON
light Ring Removed From Finger
OF Frightened Child BY Simple
and Painless Method.

A quick-witted woman recently taught
few onlookers a lesson that will be Of
practical value some day in the lives
of each. The very common occurrence
OF ring too small for the finger. with
the resultant discomfort, was the cause
OF the practical demonstration.
The child had put over his chubby
fulSer a ring, and the flesh on either
Side began to swell Crying with frfobt
and pain, he ran 10 his mother. who
with the calmest manner in the world
began 70 make preparations for re-
moving the ring
She threaded a flat-eyed needle with
linen which was strong but not coarse,
Eo2pad Il, and passed the head Of the
needle under the ring. She pulled it d
few inches toward the hand and
wrapped the other end Of the thread
tightly and regularly around the finger
toward the nail. She then took hold
Of the needle and began to unwind
The coil, carrying the ring along with
the thread until it slipped easily from
The emf Of the finger
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Cream quarter cup butter and add
gradually while beating constantly half
q cup sugar; add an egg, well beaten
mix and sift 81 cups -four, 4 teaspoons
baking powder, and a quarter teaspoon
salt. Add to first mixture alternately
with ! cup milk. Mel squares nm
sweeteneG chocolate and add 10 mixture
Beat thoroughly, turn into uttered mold
and steam two hours. Serve with ster-
ling sauce, made as follows Cream
one-third CUP Of butter and add grad
uallr while beating constantly one Gun
powdered sugar. add two tablespoons
milk or cream and continue beating. II
added too rapidly separation will take
place Flavor with tWO-thirds teaspoon
vanilla and One-third teaspoon lemon
extract.
The Washington times., 1910-05-27

sion which is equally interesting. What
ever Is evil or meritorious in cur char
acters, be we men or women, not only
affects ourselves but those around us
A tactful person can make a whole
roOmful o. people feel happy by con-
veying to n EN- individually tacit rec
osr'tion OF their individual accomplish
ments.
To tell a shy girl that she IS charming
is TO transform her and make her e&e--
else her charm. To tell dispirited man
that he IS courageous and clever Is to
put !Hto him such an infusion OF
strength that he viii be on the high
road to success. Sometimes we all Of
VS. get our faith in ourselves shaken
Things go WRONG. quite BY themselves,
and II seems as II the cause must be
our own limitations. Il We knew that
this was not 50 we should quickly
overcome our troubles. II would he
like a sincere friend with US continually
giving US hope and enCOurag cement
So II Is that accurate seif-knOwledge
is a good thing for us Individually and
collectively
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
Mayonnaise Dressing.

Mrs J. Q. HI am reprinting two
recipes for mayonnaise dressing that you
may make a selection to suit your es-
pecial purpose. Take three eggs. sepa-
rate whites from yolks; beat white 70
a stif froth; add one-half teaspoonful
dry mustard, sugar. pepper, salt, aud
one tablespoonful Of o. 20 yoilSs Of egg:
beat well together. and add the beaten
whites. Then take one cupful OF vine
gar, place on FIRE, and let boil; remove
from stove and stir in the other ingre-
dents. place back on rre. let IL cook
slowly until IL thiCkens. stirring all the
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
ONLY UNION GOODS
TO BE HANDLED

The Women's Trae~ Union League
in its annual report just issued N
nounces that a retail shop which will
handle only articles Of women-s wear
bearing the union label viii open short
ly IN New York city The growth o in
terest in trade organizations among
women JustlrieS this step. according 10
the report Women students in colleges
are anxious TO have garments bearing
the label, indeed. the students at the
University OF Wisconsin have taken a
label pledge, and some influential or
ders OF club women have rec1nrnen. H.
The patronage Of the label 10 their
members
The Washington times., 1910-05-27

which on occasion might readily be
added.
Made in Bingham, the belt, together
with the bands which finish the cuffs.
outline the V-shaped neck and extend
over the shoulders and down 10 inc belt
back and front would be most effective
II made Of thc new wash embroidery
band trimmings which come with a
touch Of color in them. The Ladies'
Home Journal pattern No. ISL required
for this modish outfit may be had al
). kann, Sons & Co.
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL

Tor serge. cotton repp, linen. sing
ham, chambray, or percale, one
would go a long way before discovering
anything more practical for a ten-yt r
old girl than the attractive frock pic
tured. The continuous panel down the
center front is the concession to adult
modes always somewhere TO be found
in fashions for the Juveniles. At tle
sides and back the waist and skirt are
separate, the sections being Joined under
a belt. For cool days the dress may
be made with high neck and full length
sleeves, while for warmer weather the
waist may be cut out at the neck in
a V-shaped effect while the sleeves may
consist merely OF bands A good idea
by the way, would be to make the frock
alOgn these lines and then have as a
supplement a suimpe and elbow sleeves
The Washington times., 1910-05-27
NOVELTY FOR TABLE
is PICKED CORN

A novelty for the table this year is
picked young corn in the ear. L comes
from France. The ears Of corns were
licked juse when the grains had begun
10 grow upon the cob. They are about
four inches long.
Other novelties Of the season are can
ned sliced Cucumbers and onions for
salads, and dried cranberries in cans.
To prepare the dried cranbeTries for
the table they are soaked in water IN
I'll they swell 10 normal size and then
they are cooked as the fresh berries
are.
The Washington times., 1910-05-27

lhe wind. and then I would not have
been torn down. What good am 7 now
am not beautiful an more, and !
am not happy"
on said little fish, heres such =
nice shady spot under this Log do
love tc sleep here. il is so nice and
cool"
Why not protect the little fish" said
Billie Bubble They are as nice ss
little birds"
Oh am so happy" said the Log. as
he bent lovingly toward the little fsb
Il didn't think I could De Of anv use
here
'GoOd-by,' sang Billie Bubble. as he
went on down the brook sparkling like
a little diamond. -'iAe