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CHAPTER XVII.
Last Call for Breakfast,

1aok SdV IOT oTSdkId6t.
It was still Iowa when Mallor,
awoke. Into his last moments OF heavy
sleep intruded voice like a town
crier's voice. crying:
Lass call for breakfuss in the Rim
ing Rar." and then, again louder
LASS call for breakfuss in Rinin
rar." and. finally and family, Lass.
call breakfuss ri'rar."
Mallory pushed up his window.
shade. The day was broad on rolling
prairies like billows esta blished in the
green SOIL He peeked through his
curtains. Most of the other passen.
gers were up and about, their beds
hidden and beddings slowed away be-
hind the bellying veneer OF the upper
works OF the car. All the berths were
made up except his own and number
two, in the corner, where Little Jim
mie Wellington's nose still played a
me monody. and one other berth,
'''ary '~-ecognized as Marjorie's.
ture is: "a sleep and hers had
= ot the ballo,Hoth the stares and
uPollondHa ,er1 of the passengers.
SHouqnda,d .dal fouple's two berths.
d. n.and,ne like towers among the seats.
staa .rov,ded conv ersation for every
haa had already united the casual
Inooy, 'n of strangers into an organized
gossip-bee' ,,.o =. snoos ~.
-, his clothes rs was necessary
muo .,a dash to the washroom. and
loi IN his arm the est Of his ward
ooon Inst as he sued from his
fope, chamber. Maorie appeared
iohe.' hers. much sheveled and
nrom .ad The bridand groom ex-
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The Cannibais Need Food.

An officer OF the French colonial
army brought a letter from the chief
OF group OF missionaries In the
southern islands of the Pacific not
long ago. which winds up as follows:
II regret to tell you that our little
company can do little against the IA.
naticism OF these poor wretches. More.
over. famine Is rnvaging the country.
for the harvest has been destroyed.
Therefore the dispatch OF more mis-
sionaries has become urgent."-I.a Pc.
lite Republique.
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Eeedinu the Animals.

This farmer cntertains q few sum-
mcr boarders out in Elizabeth town
ship. a stray city man happened
along and spent couple OF hours on
the farm while his automobile was be-
ing fixed.
ANY wolves out here?" was one OF
his questions.
mot exactly" answered the farmer.
"But II you want TO see the next best
thing stick around until | open the
dining room doOrs.'
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Only "prY" Place IN Town.

where can ! get drink In this
town." asked a travelling man who
landed in a little town In the oil re'
gion of Oklahoma, of the 'hus driver.
"See that millinery shop over
thcre?" asked the driver. pointing 10
n building near the depot.
"You don't mean to say they sell
whiskey in Il millinery store? eh'
claimed the drummer.
mo. mean that's the only place
here they don't sell It," said the bus
man.
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False Alarm.

You ought to have seen Mr.. Maj
shall when he called to see Dolly the
ether night" remarked Johnny to his
sisters young man who was taking
tea with the family. Il tell you he
loked fine a sittin' alongside OF her
with his arm
Johnny" gaspei his sister. her
face the color of boiled lobster.
well. so he did" insisted Johnny.
He had his arm
john screamed mis- mother.
frantically.
Why" whined the boy. Il was
John" said his father, sternly.
leave the ROOM
And Johnny left crying as he went.
Il was only going TO say that he had
his army clothes on"
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CHAPTER XVIII.
In tho Composite Car.

In tho Composite Car.
II was the gentle strangers turn
to miss his guess. He bent over the
chair into which Mallory had hopped'
and said In a tense. low tone: you
look like a thoroughbred sport. I'm
trying to make up game OF stuo
poker. Will you Join me?"
Mallory shook his heavy head In re-
fusal, and with dull eyes watched the
man. whose profession he no longer
misunderstood. saunter up to the biss'
full Doctor from Ypsilanti. and muir
mur again:
"Will you Join met"
Join you In what, sir?" said Dr.
Temple. with alert courtesy.
"A little game"
II don't mind" the doctor smiled.
rising with amiable readiness. "The
checkers are in the next room.
Quit your kiddin'." tho stranger
coughed. "How about . little freeze
out" -
"Freeze-out!" said DR.. Temple. 1t
sounds interesting. II It something
like authors?"
Mt this man. whose innocent air ne
suspected. But he merely drawled:
well, you play It with cards"
Would you mind teaching me the
rules?" said the old sport from Ypsi-
lanti.
The gambler was growing suspicious
of this too. too childlike innocence.
He whined: Say. what's your little
game, eh?" but decided to risk the
venture. He sat down at table. and
DR.. Temple. bringing along his glass;
drew up chair. The gambler LOOK
a pack Of cards from his pocket, and
shuffied them with snap that startled
DR.. Temple and a dexterity that de-
lighted him.
go on, IT'S beautiful TO see. ne
explained. The gambler set the pack
down with the one word "Cut!" but
since the old man made no effort ia
comply, the gambler did not insist. He
took UP the pack again and ran of
five cards to each place with a grace
that staggered the doctor.
Mallory was about to intervene for
the protection of the guileless physi
clan when the conductor chanced to
saunter in.
The gambler. seeing him. snatched
DR.. Temples cards from his hand and
slipped the pack into his pocket.
Whats the matter now?" DR.. TEN
pie asked. but the newcomer huskily
answered: "Wait a minute. Wait q
minute"
The conductor took in the scene
at a glance and. stalking up to the
table. spoke with the grimness of a
sea.captain: Say. I've got my eye
on you. Don't start nothin'."
The stranger stared at him wonder
ingly and demanded: why, what you
drivin' at?"
you know all right" the conductor
growled. and then turned on the be.
fuddled old clergyman. "and you. too. |"
me. too?" the preacher gasped.
Yes. you too." the conductor re-
peated, shaking an accusing forefinger
under his nose. Your actions have
been suspicious from the beginning.
We've all been watching you"
DR.. Temple was SO agitated that he
nearly let fall his secret. why. do
you realize that I'm a"
"Ah, don't start that" sneered the
conductor. ~ can spot a gambler as
far as l can see one. You and your
side partner here want to look out.
that's all. or III drop you at the next
tank" Then he walked out, his very
shoulder blades uttering threats.
tTO BE CoNTINUED.)
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CHAPTER xvI-(continued).

Eventually, the car Quieted. ana
nothing was heard but the rumble and
click of the wheels on the rails. tho
creak OF timbers. and the frog-like
chorus Of a few well.trained snorers.
Az the porter was turning down tho
last Of the lights. q rumpled pate was
thrust from the stateroom. and the
iusciQuseyed man whispered;
: Porter. what time did you say We
crossed the Iowa state liner?
Two ffty.hve a. M"
From within the stateroom came
deep sigh, then with a dismal groan:
Call me at two fifty-five q. m.." the
door was closed.
Poor Mallory. pyjamaless and night
shirtless. lay propped up on his pill.
lows, staring out OF the window at the
swiftly shifting night scene. The state
Of Illinois was being pulled out from
undor tho train like dark rug.
Farmhouses cleaned or dreamed
lampless. The moonlight rippied on
endless seas OF wheat and Indian
corn. Little towns slid up and away
Large towns rolled forward. and were
left behind Ponds. marshes. brooks
pastures, thickets and great gloomy
groves fioIedf Iedfs nan.d and the moon seemed
to accompany the train. II the flying
witness had been less heavy OF heart
he would have found the reeling scene
full Of grace and night beauty. Bul
he could not see any charm in all the
world. except his tantalizing other
self, from whom great chasm
seemed to divide him, though she was
only two windows away.
He had not yet fallen asleep. and
he was still pondering how to attain
~ts unmarried, unmarriable bride
"-q the train rolled out in air above
sret wide river. very noble under
ne sun He knew 1t for the Mis-.
slsslppl heard a faint knocking
on a ooor at >~e other end OF the car.
He heard soun>s as of kisses, and
then somebody tip>,ed along the aisle
stealthily. He did NJ know that an.
other bridegroom was hing senarated
from his bride because th>v wara M
much married.
Somewhere in Iowa he fell as-,.n
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New York.-The states appraisal of
he estate of John w. Gates, the
inancier, who died in August, 1911.
;hows that his fortune totals in round
mmbers only $1S.0OO.0OO, which Is
ess than half the figures he was sup
ieath,
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SinoIe Term Bill Up.

Washington.-A single term Of six
, ears for Presidents and vice presi-
ent was advocated by Senator Cum
Ilins when the works resolution for
amendment providing
for such tenure was brought up for
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A Translation,

She-That's funny French dish ON
the menu. DO you know what It
means?
Ie-Yes: an attack OF indigestion IL
you take II,
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Anna Held Gets Divorce.

New York.-Anna Held, the actress,
obtained an interlocutory decree OF d.
vorce from her husband, F. Ziegfeld.
The theatrical manager.
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SYNOPSIS.

Lieut.. Harry Mallory Is ordered to the
Philippines. He and Marjorie Newton
aecide to elope. but wreck of tnxicab pre-
vents their seeing minister on the way 20
the train. Transcontinentnl train Is tax
Ing on passengers. Porter has a lively
time with an EnHlishman and Ira Latin
rop. Yankee business man. The elopsrs
havo an exciting time getting to ths
train: Little Jimmie" wellington; bound bound
for Reno to get q divorce. boards tram
In maudlin condition. Later Mrs. Jimmie
appears. She Ia also bound for Reno win
same object. Likewise Mrs. Sammy Whit
comb. Latter blames Mrs. Jimmie for
her marital troubles. Classmates OF Nal
[ory decorate bridal berth. Rey: and Mrs.
Temple start on a vacation. They decide
to cut loose and Temple removes evidence
Of his calling. Marjorie decides to let
Mallory proceed alone. but train starts
while they are lost in farewell. Passen-
soupls wedding ha.lnK. Marjorie q dis.
tracted. Ira Lnthrop. woman hating
bachelor. discovers an old sweetheart.
Anne Cattle, n fellow passenger. NAL
lory vainly hunts for preacher among
tho passengers. Mrs. Wellington hears
little Jimmie's voice. Later she meets
Hrs. whitcomb. Mallory reports to Mar
iorie his failure to find a preacher. They
decide to pretend a quarrel and Mallory
hnds . vacant berth. Mrs. Jimmie discoV-
srs Wellington on the train.
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One way to become popular Is to leI
other people Impose on you.
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Appropriate Trim

Appropriate Trlmmlnos.
What was that Ice palace trimmed
with"
Il suppose 1t had handsome
frieze.'
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Red Cross Tag Blue. much better. Ror'
farther than liquid blue. Get from an,
grocer.
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Commemorative SUMMING Up.

II horses legs are no good, the
horse Is no good. II mans word is
no good. the man is no good.-Jewell
(Kan.) Republican.
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Tho Ideal Summer
Beverage Is
LIPT0N'S
TEA
HOT OR ICED.

More often 1t IL the man who gets
Justice that kicks.
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2zG &axzaue1M@

Denver, Colo. viii send. free. n useful pre--
ent and n valuable book How to RccoIne
Most successful" to all who writn this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-11
A New Serum for tuberculosis

While announcements of new
cures for tuberculosis are natural
ly to be received with caution, the
Importance of the subject is so great
that no new method of treatment put
forward by a scientist of established
reputation and vouched for by other
scientists Of standing can be ignored
The attention of medical men every
where is forced for the present on the
discovery of a new serum by Dr.
Friedrich Franz friedman of Berlin.
This serum has been used it is said,
with excellent results not only by
DR.. friedman but also by such men
as DR.. Erich Muller, head physician
of the Berlin Orphanage, and Professor
G. L. Schleich of the Virchow
Hospital.
The cure consists in the injection
of a serum containing living tubercle
bacilli, which DIR. friedman says
have been rendered nonvirulent while
at the same time retaining the curative
element (antigans, which, since the
discoveries of Robert Koch, have been
known to exist in these bacteria.
Up to the present about 1 $50 cases
have been treated with the serum,
in practically all cases. it is affirmed.
with favorable results and in more
with harmful. So persuaded are Dr..
friedman and those who have worked
with him that an absolute specific has
been found for tuberculosis in the
first and second stages that they re-
Gently issued a statement assuming
all responsibility for the claim. un-
usual as it is. They warned their
readers, however. that they made no
such claims for the specific in ad-
vanced cases.
Naturally physicians in this coun-
try and in Europe are reserving judg-
ment until the serum is given a
thorough test So far DIR. friedman
has not seen fit to explain the nature
of his serum or to place it at the
disposal of medical practitioners
generally. Natural precaution in
such a matter is not to be condemned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-11
Echoes From Election.

The proposed woman's suffrage
amendment in Wisconsin was de-
feated at the election. November 5,
by plurality Of 81. 479, according to
the official returns, the compilation Of
which was announced at Madison
The total vote was 1876, 546 for and
227. 024 against. Three other amend
ments voted on at the recent election
carried. An amendment providing
for the payment to supreme and
circuit court judges of Wisconsin of
$500 annually, in lieu of fees, car
ried by a plurality of 1890. Other
amendments approved 10y the voters
provide for restricting the power of
cities in contracting debts and the
acquisition by the state or any of its
cities of lands fol the establishment
of public parks Fairgrounds public
buildings, etc The official vote for
governor shows that McGovern rep.
was reelected by plurality over
Karel Dem of 1904. The total
vote cast for governor was 1913. $40, as
follows: McGovern rep J; 179, $50;
Karel, dem, 167, 316; Thompson,
(Soc. Dem "a, 46s; Hill PRO. },
9433; Curtis (Soc. L. J 1858,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-11
Work of the Cemetery Association.

The work done at the cemetery
grounds by the Ladies' Association,
deserves much more support from the
general public than is given.
We often hear the remark. "They
get my dollar year for the care of
my lot and that is enough" Did
any Of you stop to think if nothing
was added to that dollar. how far
would it go toward caring for your
lot alone all su nmer2
The high cost of living and thrice
the work demands more pay. Instead
of running a lawn mower over open
spaces. now the vast increase of mound
and head stones, where hand scythe
must be used to cut away the grass.
This takes time and instead of one
man. now often two and three are
employed. Besides now the city
fathers are now trying to add more
land, and this means more care added
to care taker s work. Besides paying
these expenses, there are the flower
beds, the filling in of the low places,
thus making more saleable lots and
the beautiful gates.
All the above mentined are paid
for by the cemetery association, com
posed of few public spirited ladies.
and nearly the same ones have acted
year after year, planning some kind
of an entertainment for the fun loving
public. For this entertainment you
pay quarter and it must be worth
fifty cents or the public will not be
satisfied Yet these ladies plan and
work and pay same as others, know
ing that the public will in a few
months neither know or care who
did the work. observer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-11
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, it has pleased the ALL
wise God of the Universe to remove
from our midst our beloved Neighbor,
Herman c. Knoke; and
Whereas, Herman G. Knoke had
long been an honorable and beloved
member of Sylvan Camp, No. IS, M.
W. of A., Lancaster, Wisconsin !:
Now therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of
our Neighbor we recognize the i'm
mutable law of Nature and of
Natures God, and we humbIy sub.
nit with sorrow to the edict of Him
who wisely controls all things.
Resolved. that in his death our
camp has suffered the lose of true
and worthy brother.
Resolved, that the sympathies of
this camp be extended to the bereaved
family of our deceased Neighbor.
Resolved, that these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of our camp,
and copy be sent to the bereaved
family. and our charter be draped for
thirty days.
W. W. Ritchie,
Dr.. F. W. Halferty.
Benjamin Suer.
Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-11
Real Christmas Giving.

The Red Cross stamps which are
now on sale offer noble opportunity
for the overflow of the Christmas feel
ing OF good will toward all men.
They give us the happy opportunity of
remembering some unknown sufferer
every time we send a remembrance
to our friends, and they do more than
this.
The best thing about the fight that
is being waged against tuberculosis is
that it is hopeful fight. A
victory is really to be won. Every
purchaser of a seal contributes not
only to charity that alleviates
suffering, but to one that removes the
causes of suffering. For the work
that is being done attacks the very
foundation of the white plague. The
spread of the disease will be checked
as we'll as its ravages in those who
are already victims 1t is much to
return to health and usefulness many
who must few years ago have given
up hope It is more to know that
others who might easily fall victims
are being taught how to escape, that
lessons Of cleanliness and sanitation
are helping to fight not tuberculosis
alone but all disease which comes
from filth and wrong conditions.
Every time we buy a Red Cross
Christmas seal we are helping to as.
sure ourselves that some day the world
is to be freed, that peace and good
will will have a wider kingdom and
fewer enemies Ism t it we'll worth
while to keep Christmas so 2-Milwau-
kee journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-11
British Foreign Trade in October

From Consul General John L. Griffiths
London
The foreign trade of the United
Kingdom continues to expand from
month to month. The imports in
October, 1912, valued at $345, $50 613,
exceeded by nearly SO. 733 600 the
previous high level for imports which
was reached in December, 1910, while
the exports. totaling 1885, 217. 1913.
showed gain Of no less than 1922, 1853,
III over the record month of August
this year. Re-exports during October,
1919. amounted to $48, 992, $40. For
the 10 months ended with October,
1919. British foreign trade showed
the following totals: Imports. 50, 919, :
644, 523; exports, 81, $50, 333, 572; re-
exports 1852, 412, 528. These figures
represent respective increases of 8. O6
per cent, T. A per cent, and 1888 per
cent over the corresponding totals for
the first 10 months of 1911. Daily
Consular reports Dec. 3, 1912
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-11
PLAN TO REDUCE
SOUTHERN VOTE
G. 0. P. Governors and Party
Leaders Confer.
HOLD HARMONY FAR AWAY
Old Line Republicans Agree That No
Realignment of Forces Within
Next Twelve Months Is
Practicable.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Republican
governors from a dozen states and
party leaders in congress with whom
they informally conferred agreed that
no definite steps toward a reorganiza-
ton of the Republican party and a
realignment of it's working forces are
practical within a year.
Opposition from Progressive Repub-
hcans whom it was desired to bring
into the movement, and apathy on the
part of men who have been identified
with the party's greatest activity,
have helped to convince the leaders in
the reorganization movement that no
concerted plans should be underta-
ken until late next year.
A conference planned by Governors
Hadley of Missouri and Tener of
Pennsylvania and presided over by
Governor Goldsborough of Maryland
brought together here Republican ex-
ecutives from states covering the en-
tire area where the Progressive-Re-
publican fight was most severe during
the recent campaign.
To Cut SoutETs Vote.
The conference was called for an
Exchange of views and nothing
further was attempted by those back
Of the movement. AS the result of
the conference, however, it became
apparent that any general plan of re
organization will embrace a reduction
of representations from southern
states, and an adoption of primary
systems for the selection of delegates
to the national convention of the
party.
Prior to the conference of govern
ors Governor Hadley of Missouri had
canvassed the Republican and Pro
gressive forces of the senate to ascer-
tain the feeling toward proposed ac-
ton to strengthen the party.
Believe Time Too Early.
It is understood that Progressive
senators, who still maintain their alli-
ance with the Republican party, gave
little support to the proposal for reor-
ganization and that many regular Re
publicans" declared emphatically they
believed it too early to attempt any
concerted effort toward party rehabili-
tation.
Those present at the conference
were Governors Hadley, Tener and
GoIdsborough Eberhart, Minnesota;
Carroll, Iowa; Pennewill, Delaware;
Oddie, Nevada; Vessey, South Da-
kota; Spry, Utah; Glasscock, West
Virginia; McGovern, Wisconsin,; Ca
rey, Wyoming, and Governor-elect
Hanna of North Dakota. No formal
statement was issued by the confer
ence, and it's participants declared no
action had been taken as to a party
convention next year or a committee
to consider political conditions.
HadIey Urges Convention.
Governor Hadley made z personal
statement later, however, with the ex-
PLANTATION that he undertook to speak
only for himself He declared that the
detection of 100000 voters from the
Republican ranks in 1912 requires a
careful consideration" and urged that
a national convention be called before
the beginning of the next campaign to
redraft party rules so that no question
could be raised over the representa-
tive character" of the national Re
publican conventions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-11
SUDDEN DEATH OF
GEORGE MUESSE JR.
Dropped Dead in Street Car at Clinton.
Iowa, Last Saturday-FuneraR
Held Here Yesterday.

George H. Muesse, aged about 46
years, superintendent of the Cartls
Bros plant in Clinton, Iowa, dropped.
dead in his seat in south branch
street car in that city at about ~ Ia
noon last Saturday. An examination
was made Immediately afterward. by
a local physician and heart failure
was pronounced the cause of his death.
The sad news was at once conveyed
to Mr.. Muesse's home in as tender q
manner as possible to his wife, who
was awaiting his arrival to dinner
and who was Frustrated with grief
at the terrible shock.
Funeral services were held at the
home on Sunday afternoon and the
remains were brought here on the
noon train Monday for burial.
Services were held at the home of
his parents. Mr. and Mrs Geo.
Muesse, yesterday afternoon at 2;
o'clock, Rev. Chas. T. Beers oficiat--
ing and interment followed, in the
presence of large numb ers of sorrow
ing friends, at beautiful Hillside
cemetery.
Mr.. Muesse was born at Phila-
delphia, but came TO Lancaster at an
early age with his parents and in his
early manhood was associated with
his father in the lumber business.
He was one of Lancaster's most popular
and estimable young men, and since
his marriage and residence in Clinton,
where he located about thirteen years
ago, he has been very successful in
business and accumulated a large
circle OF friends.
In addition to the bereaved wife
Mr.. Muesse leaves to mourn his death
one son, Howard D.. his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Geo. Muesss and two
sisters, MIS-. Anna Baumgartner and
Nellie Muesse. of this city, one sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Kleinpell at Cass-
Vile, two brothers, Ed and Charles,
at Erie, ILL.,, and one sister Mrs.
Adolph Grimm, at Dubuque.