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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
DIVIDE ALL GOOD FORTUNE
Eskimo Tribe Seems Never to Have
Learned the Meaning of
Seifishness.

Probably no more clannish-and I'M
self1sh--people exist than the natives
of the arctic coast of Siberia, the low
est type o. semi-savage Eskimos, a
writer in the Youths Companion re-
marks. They are ever thinking of
one anothers welfare, and if one
comes into possession of anything of
value, he never thinks of keeping it
for himself, but calls the other mem
bers Of the tribe to share with him.
If whale is taken, or a polar bear,
caribou, or walrus is killed, the meat
is divided among all the igloos. Even
during the hard winter, when there
is a shortage Of food, if a seal is
brought in by some fortunate hunter,
the meat and blubber are equally dis
tributed.
Four men from East Cape, the ST.
berian side of Behring strait, were
taken aboard the whale ship Narwhal
to make up the boat crews for whal-
ing in the Arctic. AL through the
summer season they remained aboard
the vessel, doing their share of the
perilous and wearisome work. When
the vessel returned to East Cape, on
its way south, the captain made a
pile Of -four, sugar, hard bread, calico,
tobacco, cartridges, needles and
thread, tea, everything dear
to the Eskimo heart. 1t was their
wages, and the Eskimo were proud of
their wealth.
The walrus hide canoes came along
side and the four men were taken
ashore with their riches. At the wa
ter's edge every article was delivered
to waiting hands, and when the men
who had worked all summer for these
necessities and luxuries started for
their igloos they carried all they kept
for themselves in their hands. They
were almost as poor as they were
when they started on the cruise, but
the village was temporarily happy
and so were they.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
Essential TO Character.

1t is bitter medicine, but the one
thing needed most in the human soul
is discipline.
1t is well to have force, genius, Wig
or, enthusiasm, love, power; but you
may have them and be a criminal, a
maniac or a cad; you become great
only when to these you add self-con-
troll.
The latest movement in education
is toward developing the initiative OF
the child. This can hardly be carried
too far. And the old, stupid method
of thwarting, denying and browbeating
little ones, just for the sake of discip-
line, cannot be too roundly condemned.
But for all that there is danger that
in our new eagerness to find and bring
out the child's forces we may forget
the prime need of strengthening his
acknowledgements World.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

no one can neIp. why say anything
about it? 1t is cold, it is hot, it is
wet, it is dry; somebody has broken
an appointment, ill-cooked a meal;
stupidity or bad faith somewhere has
resulted in discomfort
There are plenty of things to think
about. 1t is simply astonishing how
much annoyance may be found in the
course Of every days living, even Of
the simplest, if one keeps a sharp eye
out on that side of things. Even Holy
Writ says we are born to trouble as
sparks fly upward" But even to the
sparks flying upward, in the blacklist
of smoke, there is a blue sky above;
and the less they waste on the road,
the sooner they will reach it. Fret
ting is all time wasted on the road.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
WHY WASTE TIME FRETTING?
Common Form Of FooIishness Most
Noticeable Among Those of
Weak Character.

There is one sin which, it seems, is
everywhere and by everybody under
estimated, and too much overlooked
in valuation Of character. 1t is the
sin of fretting. 1t is common as air,
as speech-so common, that unless it
rises above its usual tone of discord-
ant complaining, we do not even OBJ
serve it. Observe any ordinary meet
ing of people, and see how many min
utes it will be before somebody makes
more or less complaining statements
of something or other which probably
everyone in the room, or in the street
it may be, knew before, and probably
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
Behavior Of Thunderstorms.

Rubber on ones heels as a protec-
ton against fash of lightning
mended by the coroner at a recent
inquiry-gets no support from F1am-
marion, who has specialized on the be-
havior of thunderstorms. Even an in
dia rubber suit he thinks childish, as
childish as silk umbrellas without iron
ribs. Among his rules for safety, not
generally recognized, is one forbidding
us to run during storm, for running
causes movements of the air, and light
ming is easily diverted along such a
path. Don't ring bells, and avoid ami
mails and telegraph posts, are among
his hints
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

crossing the naT1way, made his way to
the parlor where she had her desk.
At first he could not open it, his fin
gers trembled so, but at last he sue
ceeded.
Lying on the top of her papers was
a note without an envelope. He seized
and eagerly unfolded it. Then he
stepped back with a cry. The writing
was rot that of Helen; it was Bob
Munro's.
Carleton read:
Dearest Helen:
Why put up with your life any longer?
Why suffer as you are suffering when
happiness awaits you? Come away from
# all with me. We can catch the five
fifty westbound and tomorrow begin q
new life in a new world. I will wait for
YOU at the old place. Come in time.
BOB.
That was all. For moment Garlic
ton scarcely realized the meaning Of
the note. He stared at it helplessly,
carefully studying the words. Like s
fash their full import came to him.
Then once again his wild, passion
ate rage possessed him. He resolved
to intercept and kill them both. The
five fifty westbound! That was train
No. 70. 1t was usually late.
He pulled his watch from his peck
et 1t was five f1fty-five. He was too
late. The train had gone. No, it
might be late. There might still be a
chance. SEEKING his hat, he crushed
it on his head. and, rushing out, ran
swiftly toward the depot.
In ten minutes he had reached the
station. AS he darted into the waiting
room he met the division superinten-
dent, John Gardner, who greeted him
with yelp of joy.
"By George, Carleton!" he ex-
claimed, you are the very man most
need. 1 was going to send for you"
''Seventy-three," gasped Carleton
''has she arrived?"
"She's come and gone" answered
Gardner, fright on time tonight and 1
want her to stay So"
Carleton leaned against the wall,
weak and faint. So, after all, he was
robbed of his vengeance. A sicken-
ing revulsion swept over him.
Now, what Gardner wished, he ex-
planned, was that Carleton should
stand the rest of Brunt's trick as well
as his own, and get seventy-three off
the division on time.
The click of the telegraph instru-
ment, a sound so familiar and home
like to his ears, restored him consid-
erably as he entered the office. Briefly
he explained to Brunt that he had
come to relieve him.
Then he listened intelligently while
the other explained the situation of
the various trains He took the book
and ran over it with practiced eye.
81 guess 1 have everything straight
now" he said at length. "You can go
all right"
Suddenly the ticking of an instru-
ment reused him. He opened the key
and listened 1t was the tower man
at the Y crossing. He reported that
seventy-three had passed on time.
Again came the call of the telegraph
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
HIS knees tremDIed be.

~ upon her. HIS knees trembIeo be.
meath him.
At last she spoke.
"Jchn," she said, what is it? Why
do you look at me SOP"
As he heard her voice he gave a
great heaving sob She was not dead.
1--WE been looking all over for you, IS
she went on. "This afternoon I left
you asleep and went to make a call.
When l returned you were gone"
His heart was beating with terrible
violence and still he could not breathe.
With difficulty he drew Munro's letter
from his pocket, and handed it to her
"That letter." he murmured thickly
She glanced at it and laughed.
That" she cried, ''that was one of
the letters that Bob Munro wrote me
before we were married I saved them
all, but last night after you made such
a fuss resolved to burn them. I got
them all out and was waiting to let
you see me do It,"
A great light, the light Of a won
derful Joy, swept over his face. He
held out his arms and started toward
her. Suddenly he stopped. Gardner's
voice echoed through the room.
"The train, the train, for Gods sake
save the train!"
Carleton flung his arms above his
head with dreadful writhing gesture
and sank Imply into chair.
What have 1 done?" he whispered.
ooh, what have l done?"
"You have killed Them" said Gard
ner weakly, as he staggered to his feet,
"two hundred people. You have killed
them" He fell weakly on a table, his
head in his arms, and sobbed like a
little child.
The woman rushed to her husbands
side.
John" she said, what is it?"
"I thought you and he were on sew
enty-three," he answered her duly,
"and l have wrecked it."
She did not speak, but her face went
very white
Then followed silence while they
waited. Presently Gardner began to
pray. He stopped and there was ST.
lence again. In a little while must
come the news of the disaster.
But none of them could ever forget
the agony Of the waiting there in that
silent room, sitting in strained quiet to
hear the tidings of disaster wrought
by jealous mans mad whim
At last it came Summit called on
the telegraph. Gardner CROPPED his way
to the instrument and answered.
Fast freight got hot-box in sta
tion," came the message; "have back
ed her on siding waiting for ORDERS"
That was all-yet it meant that sew
enty-three was safe. With a white
face Gardner turned.
THANK God" he cried to Carleton.
But the latter did not hear. He was
lying on the floor in a dead faint.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

instrument. Seventy-three again. She
was at Sweetwater, at the foot of the
grade, and her last stop before the
summit. She was still on time and the
conductor wanted his release. Me-
chanically Carleton gave it.
He was giving the orders which
were permitting his wife to escape.
God how horrible 1t was.
Again the click, click, click of the
telegraph. 1t was Summit calling. The
fast freight waited for orders. Garlic
ton repeated it once to himself.
"The fast freight waited for orders"
Then he sprang to his feet with a
great cry. God had heard his prayer
and had answered it. Their lives lay
in his hands. The line between Sweet
water, the station that seventy-three
had just left, and Summit was a single
tronk
The grade was terrific. The fast
freight would come down 1t booming.
1t would meet seventy-three at about
Pine Tree crossing and utterly de-
stroy it, and in the destruction the two
guilty ones would perish.
With steady hand he answered
Summit. and ordered the freight to
make Sweetwater at once and wait
there on the siding for seventy-three
AS he gave the order Gardner en-
tered the office. He heard the signal
and understood it,
HELL" he exclaimed impatiently,
ou,ho y,ooEoo covopfvfhroo CD Lotto 7O
Before Carleton could prevent him
he had seized the order-book and was
looking over it to discover for himself
what was wrong.
Good Cod" he cried excitedly,
"countermand that last order. Seven
ty-thTee has left Sweetwater. They
will meet on the grade"
mo-" answered Carleton, rising
slowly and facing him.
Gardner sprang forward toward the
telegraph table to send the message
himself, but the other caught him by
the throat. Then at last he under
stood the truth; he was dealing with
a mailman. With great cry he tried
to release himself, but he was held in
a grip like a wise. Vainly he struggled
to free himself The thought of two
hundred innocent souls rushing to de.
struction gave him an almost superhu.
man strength, but even that could not
force the other to relax his hold
Seeing that his efforts were useless
he cried aloud for help. AS he did so,
Carleton drew back and struck him
with all his force. Like a log he sank
to the floor. Carleton stood over the
PROSTATE form smiling happily. His
revenge would be complete; and in his
heart was an awful joy.
Presently he heard the door open
and turned to see who was entering.
Then his heart stood still and his
breath left him. Helen, his wife, was
crossing the threshold He stared at
her in dumb terror.
1t was over then, the accident, and
she had come to reproach him. He
wanted to hide from her and yet he
dared not turn away his head. He
could only stand and gaze fascinated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
Uncle Eben.

"Be patient" said Uncle Eben, ''but
don't nope around an imagine you're
a Job when you're only a Jonah!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
TURN HAIR DARK
 WITH SAGE TEA
If Mixed with Sulphur It DaRkens so Naturally
 Nobody can Tell

Sulphur for Ixening gray, stresked
 ment, and folA kre again using 1t to
 keep their hair q Nod, even color which is quite sensible, as'we are living in an age when a youthful appearance is Of the
 greatest advantage.
 Nowadays, though, we don't have the troublesome task of gathering the sage | and the mussy mixing at home. All drug stores sell the readyto-use product called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
 pound" for about 30 cents a botte II | is very popular because nobody can dis | cover it has been applied. Simply mois- | ten your comb or a soft brush with
 1t and draw this through your hair, talk ! ing one small strand at a time, by morn | ing the gray hair disappears, but what ! delights the ladies with Wycth's Sage
 and Sulphur is that besides Beautifully | darkening the hair after a few applica- tions, it also produces that soft lustr. and appearance of abundance which is ! so attractive; besides. prevents dandruff
 itching scalp and falling hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
CHICAGO STOCK YARDS QUARANT|NED Government Anxious to Pre-. vent Spread of Foot and
 Mouth Disease

Washington, October 31.-To prevent spread of foot and mouth disease Of cat tie, the Secretary of Agriculture today quarantined the Chicago Union Stock yards Provisions of the quarantine which is effective immediately, were thus explained in a statement by the depart ment:
 No cattle, sheep or swine can be moved from the stock yards in interstate or for eign commerce except for the purpose of immediate slaughter and under permits issued by federal inspectors. In such case they must be transported in sealed cars placarded for immediate slaughter The stock in these cars can only be unloaded into reserve pens which have been desig- mated for this purpose by the chief of the bureau of animal industry.
 shipments of stock into the yards loaded through cleaned and disinfected docks and alleyways under the super vision of the federal officials. Foot and mouth disease is one of the most contagious infections known, ano if 1t were possible to move stock from the Chicago yards to the country fol feeding or dairy purposes there is grave danger that the disease might be dis seminated over large areas.
 Up to the present. time no cases O. | foot and mouth disease have been found l fl the Union Stock yards but there il some reason to believe that infected stocl may have passed through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
CHADWICK TO SPEAK
 BEFORE CONFERENCE

Montgomery October sl.-(Special.) The Rev. John Shelby Chadwick of Nashville, assistant editor of the Nash vile Christian Advocate, will deliver the annual address this year before the Ala bama Conference Historical society. MT. Chadwick was chosen by the executive committee of the society.
 The anniversary meeting of the society will be held this year on Tuesday even- ing December 1. in the First Methodist church at Andalusia. In conformity to former practice, the meeting will be held on the evening immediately preceding the formal opening of the Alabama confer ence. which convenes at Anniston on De- cember ?.
 MT. Chadwick is a native of Alabama but has been since 1910 assistant editor of the Nashville Christian Advocate. He entered the Alabama conference in 1892 but later was transferred to the Northern Alabama conference. He has served charges in Pensacola. Fla, and Fayette. vile, Childersburg and Jasper. He was the editor of the Alabama Christian Ad. vocate from 1907 until his removal to the larger field of editorial work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, October 31--G D. m.)-The wave of high pressure that has covered the southeastern states for the past two or three days Is apparently disappearing to the eastward. 1t has spent itself, and the cool weather that attended it has changed to a general rise in the tempera- lures over middle and eastern sections of the country as we'll as the entire south.
 A shallow depression moving slowly across the plains, is not attended by the usual precipitation. In fact, there was no precipitation within the last "A hours, except in the Pacific northwest, and two or three local showers elsewhere. How ever, there was a general increase of cloudiness where the pressure was falling, and local showers may occur in the lake, valley and gulf states, before the next high pressure wave now over the western plateau brings another period of clearing and cooler weather.
 In Alabama there will be a continued | slow rise in temperature, and moderate 1 increase of cloudiness: but rainfall is not probable, and any that may occur will
 be as local rains near the coast
 | Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations dur 1 ing the 24 hours ending D. m., 75th me-
 ridian time, October 31:
 l Temp ture Pre- High Low cip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
ALBERT APPEALST ID AMERICAN PEOPLE
 ID HELP FEED HIS
 STARVING PEOPLE
King of Belgium, Under Fire of Battle, Writes Message to United States. American Commission at Work for Relief

London, October 31.-t5i2O D. m.) King Albert of Belgium has asked the American people to help feed his stary- ing people during the coming winter. His message, written under fire in the battle before Dunkirk and transmitted to the American commission here for relief in Belgium, follows,
 T am informed that American officials and citizens fin Belgium and England are working to save my people from tho horrors of the famine which now threat ems them. It is great comfort to ma In this hour of sorrow and misfortune to feel that a great-hearted, disinterested people is directing it's efforts to relieving the distress of the unoffending civilian population of my country
 Despite all that can be done, the suf- fering in the coming winter will be ter rible. but the burden we must bear will be frightened if my people can be spared the bangs of hunger with its frightful consequences of disease and violence.
 T confidently hope that the appeal of the American commission will meet with generous response. The whole-hearted friendship of America shown my people at this time always will be a precious memory. ALBERT"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

sey, negro, of Louisville, this county returned a verdict of acquital this aft ernoon.
 The accused were John Cunningham John Shipman and Will Morris of Louis vile, and Randolph Golden, Henry Jor- dan and Tom Adams of Pike county They were not tried on the charge o1 assault to murder in connection witt the fatal injury of Alvin Baxter, a son-in-law of the Outsey negro. All were put under bond of $500 each ano their trial on this charge continued until the next term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Three Pioneers Together

The presence of James Bowron of Bir- mingham, Colonel Chamberlain of Chat tanooga and Uncle Joe' Butler of Youngstown, O., at the institute has caused much comment. The average age of the three is said to be 75 years. Prob ably never again in the history of the in stitute, it was stated yesterday, will three men as old and tried in the iron and steel business be seen together. All three are pioneers of the iron and steel history of the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
WILLIAMS HOLDS
 PRINCETON ID TIE

Princeton. N. J.. October 31.-Princeton and Williams met in football here to- day and the game resulted in a to tie the Tigers scoring their touchdown and goal with only two minutes to play. Toolan of Williams was the star of the game.
 The Princetonians tackling and inter- ference were poor and the defense was weak against attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Send in Currency Paper

Washington, October 31.--The first con. signment of paper currency under tn, federal reserve act was sent to the treas ury today from the bureau of engraving and printing. The whole amoust Wa, in fve-dollar denominations designed fol the Richmond federal reserve bank. Note for other reserve banks will be delivered within a 1pw days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
President Thrice Over

". II. Donner of Philadelphia, here vis- iting the institute, is known as the man who has monopolzed the presldencies of the iron and steel business. Rumors are heard of an investigation of his trust" In presidency chairs He is president of the Cambria Steel company, the Pennsyl- vania Steel company the Maryland Steel cOmDany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 31.-Forecast for Alabama-M Mississippi: Fair Sunday and Monday; gentle to moderate east and southeast winds.
 Georgia: Fair Sunday, warmer in cen tral and northeast; Monday fair. Tennessee: Fair Sunday and Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Shriners Hold Session

Meridian. Miss, october 3l--tspe- cial )-The ceremonial session or Ha- masa Temple. Mystic Shrine, held Tn inls city last night. proved to be one Of the most interesting and best attended Tn years. A large class was initiated into inc mysteries of the order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Coming Back. Says Banks

A. F. Banks. president of the Elgin. Joliet and Eastern railroad of Chicago, who is here attending the institute. says he's coming back the first chance he gets to play golf. This is the best golf weather l have ever seen in my life, and I hear there are some fine courses here. I've been too busy seeing the city and the district to play this time, but believe me, I'm coming back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

The Huntsville city commission has re- moved the license that has been collected from cotton buyers for years past ard & general invitation is now extended cotton dealers everywhere to send their men here and buy all the cotton they can get.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Palmer Will Return in the Fall

William r. P.-Palmer. president of the American Steel and Wire company, op- erating the Fairfield plant, has been here left Birmingham with a better impression of this city. He promised yesterday to return to Birmingham when :he annual srGiron dinner of the press club was staged.
 "I cannot find words to tell you how much l enjoyed the dinner to Judge Gary" said Mr Palmer "The presence of the ladies was so enjoyable that 1 wonder why we ever held a banquet before without them. The speech of Judge Gary, the witty remarks of Dr. Edmonds, the mastery of MT Morrow, the toastmaster, and the sweetness of the little Thomas boy singing to Mrs. Gary exceeded anything that l have ever seen. Then the Gridiron features were remarkable. I have been to many gridirop dinners in my time. but I must give the wreath to the Birmingham boys.
 "1 have been invited to the annual gridiron dinner of the Newspaper club and l will surely be here. ! may be counted in right now"
 MT Palmer was not inclined to disr cuss business at this time, although he expressed, the opinion that Birmingham would certainly benefit from the im1 pression made on the distinguished men of the steel and iron business who were har