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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
MARK TWAIN'S WEDDING.

cit was the second of February,
1870, that Samuel Clemens and Olivia
Langdon were married. The next af-
ternoon the wedding party set out for
Buffalo. Through a Mr.. Slice, an agent
Of Mr.. Langdon's, Clemens had en-
gaded, as he supposed, a boarding
house, quiet and unpretentiOus, for he
meant to start his married life mod
estly. Jervis Langdon had a plan of
his own for his daughter, but Clemens
had received no linking of it, and had
full faith in the letter which Slice had
written, saying that a choice and in
expensive boarding house had been
secured. When about o'clock at
night the party reached Buffalo, they
found Mr.. Slice waiting at the station.
There was snow, and sleighs had
been ordered Soon after starting,
the sleigh of the bride and groom fell
behind and drove about rather aimleSs-
Iy, apparently going nowhere in par
ticular This disturbed the groom,
who thought they should arrive first
and receive their guests. He criticised
Slice for selecting a house that was so
hard to find, and when they turned
at last into Delaware avenue, Buffa-
los finest street, and stopped before
a handsome house, he was troubled
concerning the richness Of the locality.
"They were on the steps when the
doors opened and perfect fairyland
of lights and decoration was revealed
IO f,,iO
ahead came out with greeting to lead
in the bride and groom. Servants
hurried forward to take bags and
wraps. They were ushered inside;
they were led through beautiful rooms,
all newly appointed and garnished.
The bridegroom was dazed, unable to
understand the meaning Of it all-the
completeness of their possession. At
last the young wife put her hand up
ON his arm.
Don't you understand, YOUTH she
said-that was always her name for
him. Don't you understand? It's
ours, all Ours-eYerything- gift
from father.
Nobody quite remembers what was
the first remark of Samuel Clemens,
but either then or a little later he said:
''Mr. Langdon, whenever you are in
Buffalo, if it's twice a year, come right
here. Bring your bag and stay over
a cent. ALBERT Bigelow Paine, in st.
Nicholas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
Spare the Flowers.

milwaukee Journal)
When you go gather wild flowers, do not pluck
every that you Remember that others love
flowers as well as you There who take
delight in seeing them bloom field than in hav
ing them in bouquets homes few flowers of
kind will afford much delight an armful OF each
"A single rose in tall vase" may be an exaggerated
idea but it is worth thinking about Lavishness in
thing is seldom in good taste that simply it
increase your pleasure While gratifying your
love the beautiful, remember the rights OF others are
equal to your own Do not be greedy about it. Care
should taken disturb the the
plant seeding itself Through greediness OF
our choicest nearly quite extermnat
ed This for keen regret to all flower lovers That
you love flowers this is good for using that
you may enjoy them year. How much greater the
delight to see their fresh lovely in wood field by
roadside large handful pucked in careless
ness and thrown aside
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
Tired.
(BY Walt MasOn.l

H.
When l working farm, and brandshed with
nv strong right arm muzzle-loading hoe, said, "Im
tired of such grind softer snap I'll have to find
and to the y 60" got job in Suckers store,
and there worked three months and still was
short of bliss and mutered, with sob I'll have to
hunt another job-there is fun in this. wrote in
surance while and walked mile after mile, to
rope some prospect in said I'm weary OF this STUNT
some other graft I'll have to hunt at which may
vim got job grooming swine, and found it wasn't
very fine, what had desired and so I raised my
voice swore, had often before This labor
makes me tired" found job liked; from every
form Of toll hiked until l broke my tugs that's why
they're taking to-day the poorhouse, far
where paupers swat the bugs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12

The true lover of Nature feels his soul expand
in the summer tlme for now, as never, does the
eternal Mother hold forth her beauties and reveal
them to those who can see. There is a spot with
in fifteen minutes walk of the Court House where
the eye can feast on sweep of miles and miles of
magnificent hills and Valleys distant villages and
farmsteads, height on height Of wooded slopes,
finally melting into the glory of fardistant hori-
z0n. The beauty Of Wisconsin in summer is the
beauty of a benefcent Nature creating her eff
fects in most vivid green. 1t is somewhat of
pleasure to think that while some must go, or do
go, for thousands of miles to view the scenes of
mountain and seashore we, at home, have have
right at hand scenes of incompatible beauty,
scenes bearing comfort because we know that
back of the smiling landscape is fertile soil with
the promise Of bursting plenty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12

The value to the city of celebration like the
one recently held, is inestimable. Aside from the
satisfaction derived from having observed indie
pendence Day in fitting manner, comes the weld
ing of community interest in big county like
this. Lancaster in certain sense belongs to the
people of Grant county, who take pride in the
beauty and progress of their county seat. When
they come here and are entertained in Free
open-handed manner by the people of the city,
they cannot help but leave with feeling of gen
uine cordiality toward the town and its residents
Celebrations come high but good ones are worth
every cent they cost.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
National Guard Salaries.
(Richland Republican,

(Richland Republican,
Who the real patriots when it comes to fighting for
ones country? One call the higsaaried officials
overly patriotic compensation they receive leads
TO believe them to take
arms Of course army is useless without officers, but
what could the officers do without the privates they
would look about like penny in bank. Here are the
rates pay National Guardsmen: Brig. General,
1857 per day; colonel SILL lieutenant colonel $972
major 1888; captain, $6.67; first lieutenant $685. sec
ond lieutenant, $4.72; privates, SOC per day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
1000
The Beneficent Rat.
Evening Wisconsin,

Evening Wisconsin,
Men estimates of values when living IN the
trenches when he first appeared at the front
somewhere in France" bayoneted without mercy.
Now he is permitted live Meantime British soldiers
have discovered that sensitive than men TO
presence of gas and when the rats show uneasness
the soldiers it is time put their helmets Fur
thermore the do good turn by eating up scraps
that decay. They have cut down foul smells to
For these rats are in fair way to be
re-appraised and rated pets instead OF pests
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
He Wouldn't Sell.
(Boscobel Dial-Enterprise.)

CBoscobel al-Enterprise)
farmer who had decided sell his property listed II
with real estate dealer very good descrip
ton of the place When the agent read 1t over to the
farmer for his approval the old said Read that
again. After the second reading, the farmer sat for
several moments in a thoughtful mood, and finally said,
Il don't believe l SELL I've been looking for just
such place all my life and occurred to me that
had until you described it No, don't want to
sell out"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
SOME BITS OF PHILOSOPHY
OF THE LATE JUDGE HELM

when charity feeds the lame, the lazy
always limp"
Everybody believes in God, but
some are afraid He won't find it out"
eff you wish to be a success social
ly, don't try"
Never tell a lie. Rarely tell the
truth"
"Its a heavy tax upon some young
people to live up to the wedding gifts. y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
A Patriotic Wisconsin Town.
(Kenosha News.l

(KenOsha News)
Ripon's act surrenderng her claim to public build
ing help equip the army for the Mexican trou-
BILE is one that makes every Wisconsin feel state
pride Rpon should be line for real preferment when
gets ready to do things other than connected
with wars and making
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
An Unpleasant, But Necessary Duty.
Highland Press.

Some men seem to think if they get in "scrape and
the editor mentions in his that he does out OIL
malice toward him. many of this kind nothing
could be farther the truth than such belief is
the editors business publish local happenings good or
bad, and if a furnishes material for bad item he
has no one to blame should it appear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
About Our Celebration.
(PlatteYille NeWs.l

(Platteville News.)
Many Pattevle people in Lancaster tor the cele
braton on the Fourth report that Lancaster put
on one Of the best given in the state
When people Of Lancaster start an enterprise OF h
nature they are satisfied unless they give the BEST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12

This sort of weather at this time Of the year,
makes things rather dull right now. On the 9th
er hand, if it keeps up it will make things hum
next fall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
EtaOin. Shrdlu, Premyzil, Bjinsky.

GAINESVILLE Gazette.)
In reading the it is hard to know whether
miscellaneous collection is Galican city
merely a typographical error.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
Yes, "What Is So Rare," Etc, Etc.

CWaukesha Freeman.)
1t will probably be necessary to substitute July Tor June
this year in order to make that what rare quota
ton really practical.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
And Less Than Six Months Left.

CWeyauwega ChrOnicle.)
The leap year girl should realize that four years IS
long time to wait for another chance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
Yes; and SO Did Lincoln.
CRichland Democrat.)

Not course casting reflections about man be
ing worthy the peoples trust it is matter OF mere
suggestion that Carranza whiskers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12

One of the best enterprises in Grant county, in
a public sense, is the Farmers Telephone COM
pany. By means of this system the patrons are
enabled to converse with distant points in the ter
ritory entirely without charge and while this
seems an almost casual thing to us, would
quickly notice should we have to pay toll for the
innumerable calls now going through The Rail-
road Commission has ordered certain changes in
the company's policies and it has been intimated
that the company may later be required to enter
q charge for all toll messages. The Herald be-
lieves that sufficient rental charges should be
made to maintain the concern in proper manner
and that by all MEANS the free toll service should
be continued. We do not infer that any devious
methods would be used to place the toll messages
on charge basis, but we can see where such
system would hamper the growth OF the company
weaken it-and be to the advantage of a COM
petitor who is not in business as a community
propositiOn but to make dividends for distant
stockholders. The Farmers service may be IN
ferior i'm many respects, but we, ourselves, would
rather get along with it a community basis
where the charges are no higher than necessary
to maintain the system, than to see it placed at
a disadvantage with powerful competitor. The
people should meet this condition should it arrive
with vigorous opposition that will prevent any
taking away of their rights.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
Al. SHERMAN, Editor and Publisher.

It may be warm here, but what if you were on
the border?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12
-C)C)C

We hope that Hetty Green has left you part
of her wealth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-12

Hot is the motive power that oper-
ates the human talking machine
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-15
KILLED SEEKING TO ESCAPE
How General Morgan, Famous Confed
crate Raider, Ended His Long
Series Of Forays.

In December, 1863. Longstreet, who
had been conducting an active cam
paign in Tennessee. returned into Vir-
ginia. leaving the noted guerrilla, Col.
John II. Morgan, to carry on the strug
gle in East Tennessee. December 20
there was a fight between General
Sturgis and Morgan-the latter having
an army Of about 6,000-near New
Market, in which Morgan was defeat
ed. In another fight January l6, 1854,
Morgan made the attack and Sturgis
was driven back to Strawberry Plains.
Morgan fingered in East Tennessee
until May and late in the month, with
a small band OF men. he went over the
mountains and raided through eastern
Kentucky, plundering the wealthy dis
trict as he went through. He cap
tured several small towns, dashed into
Lexington. burning the railway sta
ton and other property there, and hur-
ried on to Frankfort. But General
Burbridge was in pursuit, and came
up with Morgan's men near Cynthiana,
and in the fight which followed, Nor
gan lost 200 in killed and wounded. 400
prisoners. and 1000 horses captured.
Morgan now retreated into East Ten
nessee. In September he had his force
at Greenville, and Morgan himself
and his STAFF were at the house OF
Mrs. Williams. General Gillem. with
troops. surrounded the house, and
Morgan was killed while trying to es-
cape. His body was sent through the
lines by a flag of truce, and was bur
led with imposing ceremonies at Alb
ingdon, Va. ..~...-,...~es...
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-15
Knew Extremea Of Fortuna.

Few careers have covered wider eK-
tremes Of fortune than did that of
john of Cappadocia. He was a Roman
officer Of very high rank under En-
peror Justinian, In the sixth cen
fury. He was a very able man, and
under his direction the finances Of the
government fiourished wonderfully.
Incidentally he amassed a great for
tune for himself But he was very
corrupt, and tho revenues were raised
ION the deaths Of thousands, the pov-
erty Of millions, the ruins Of cities and
the desolatiou OF provinces He lived
most extrayagantly, and INDUCED in
all sorts Of wicked practices. But his
life OF ostentatious proiigacy was sud
denly changed into one OF AFFECT pow
erty. Though guilty Of many crimes.
he was accused Of one OF which he
seems to have been innocent, and was
condemned TO be scourged like the
lowest Of criminals. Nothing Of his
vast fortune was left him but one old
ragged cloak, and it ID said that for
seven years he begged bread in the
streets Of cities that once had trem-
bled at his name.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-15

away, followed into the silence by soiR
laughter. From The FRS came the
last angry wall of the fat young god,
choked OF in middight by the soft
hand OF sleep. Then the scurrying OF
many feet along the dusty road. silence
and last of all, the trailing whistle OF
a boy signaling good-night-sound say.
ing good-by to happy day.
Hours passed before the moon
popped into the sky. hurrying Just at
first as though she knew she were
forty minutes late again. One by one
lights went out, Other lights cleaned
from upper windows; then they. In
turn, went out. Red Hill had gone to
bed.
From Maple house Alan slipped out
to smoke last cigar. He heSitated 8
moment and then strobe through the
long grass laden with seed and just
decking itself with dewy jewels for the
night He crossed to the old church
The door was open. He entered and
climbed the crumbung stairs to the
belfry. He jumped into one of the
arches and sat down. his legs dangling.
His eyes wandered slowly over the
familiar scene. From behind their
trees Maple house. The FRS and Elm
house blnked up at him dreamily Be
fore them ran the RIBBON OF road,
| white under moonlight, dipping at each
| end into the wide world. Up and down
the road before The FRS. paced two
| figures-Gerry and AllN. Gerrys arm
was around her. Long black shad-
ows all pointing to the west like
| fallen silhouettes cut the moonlight
Above them, the autumn-painted trees
| gave out a golden echo Of light.
Alan drew a great, quivering breath
''My boy, you have been far. far
away" j. Y. had said and he had an
swered, yes, but have come back y
| But it was only now, tonight, that he
had really come back
Alan's wandering eyes settled or
/ Maple house. Even as hen gather
1 eth her chickens under her wings" he
whispered.
And then the peace of home descend
! ed upon him. On his Scared spirit he
felt the touch of the healing hands OF
home. Its sweetness and its power, Its
love everlasting demanding love for
ever knocked at his waking heart anC
| found the door open. Far far had ht
wandered in the world OF mind anC
the world of men, but in the end ht
had come back like Wayne to tb'
eternal mother of the Waynes. To
night he knew that his drifting sou
had dropped anchor at last
(THE ENID
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-15

as though they were ashamed to be
caught in their ragged clothes under a
blue sky. Downy-topped masses of
cumulus poked drowsy heads over the
horizon and watched them run. Out
of the dome of heaven filtered a single
trill of song.
The Hill was very still but presently
from far away on the West Lake
road came the whinny Of a horse; d
little later, little nearer, peal of
laughter; then the sound Of wheels and
chattering voices. A wagonette. two
spring wagons and pony cart burst
from Long lane and wheeled right and
left. They were full Of grown-ups
turned young for a day and youths
that thought they would be young for
ever.
The wagonette. swinging down the
road toward Maple house. suddenly
swerved and plowed through the tall
grass. Alan and Glenn on the end seats
were almost thrown out. Alan looked
back at the road and stared. A fat
donkey had claimed the right OF way
and held it. Several lengths Of legs
stuck out from her bullying sides Be
hind her hurried a painting nurse
Alan turned to Glenn. do donkeys
never der
"Oh! l hope not" said Glenn grave
ly. "You change them. We changed
ours while you W ere away"
80 she has been changed" said
Alan. well. that's something"
silly" said Glenn, you've been see
ing that donkey every day for weeks"
mo" said Alan. this Is the first
time I've really seen her"
The sun took last long look at Red
Hill and dropped out Of sight Then,
as though he would come back and
look again, he sent up a broad after
glow that climbed and climbed iii the
tip of the very clouds that peeped over
East mountain were unged with the
rosy light.
From an open upstairs window came
Clem's soft voice. Yes, dears- pink
night-caps Those big sleepy clouds are
putting them on because they are just
glad 10 90 to bed"
Il wanta pink night-cap"
"Why, darling. night-caps are only
for white-L AIDED people and white
headed clouds. Just wait until you're
white-headed Now climb into bed and
I'll tell"
Beyond the mountain-ash tlhcket a
love-sick Bob White kept saying
Goodnight" to his mate She an
swered sleepily.
From Maple house, I'he FRS, and far
down the road, from Elm house warm
lights flashed out and settled down
INTO a steady glow. a burst q young
voices swept .ato tie night aIsA died
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-15

Gerry had always been quiet but
during the long drive from the station
to The FRS, his silence amounted to
penetrating stiffness. A1ix felt it but
it did not depress her; she knew her
self to be in the presence of COM
munion. Gerry vas devoting the hour
OF his return to the scenes eff his boy
hood 70 silent conservation. These
cool valleys and hollows; the Low
road, with its purling accompaniment
OF hidden waters; the empowered still
nave of Long lane, were as the ances-
trail halls Of the Lansings. 1t was right
that he should do homage to the mem
cries they evoked.
To his mother Gerry made no expla-
nations. He knew that to her it was
enough that her boy had come back.
When Mrs Lansing released him, Alix
caught his hand and led him up to the
nursery. Together they looked down
upon their sleeping child.
Gerry, Jr., was fat to the verge Of
split. His curly tow head was
tousled and on his brow a slight per-
spira ton testified to the labor of sound
sleep. His arms were outstretched.
His legs had kinks at the knees, they
were so chubby. His petulant little
mouth was half open, disclosing tiny
teeth.
Isn't he a beauty?' asked AK lit
tie loudly, wishing he would awaken.
Gerry nodded. With his eyes still
on the child he put his arm around
Alix and drew her to him. What Mar
garita had done for him. Alix had done.
AS he felt her frail body quivering in
his embrace as he looked back and
measured the sacrifice by what the
awful nigAt Of the coming Of the Man
had taught him, he was overwhelmed
by c new humility. He turned Alix 8
face up to his. His lips moved in an
effort to thank her but words failed
him. Alix understood She lifted her
arms around his neck and drew his
head down. He held her body very
close as he kissed her, softly, ador-
ingly. Alix hid her face against his
suOuIueF IOF uoLueut anu uiSA LII Nv
back her head and shook the tears
from her eyelashes. She smiled through
wet eyes. Il am afraid he's not quite
perfect-inside. Such a temper. Gerry.
I'm afraid he'll grow NJ into man
about town and awtully wild" She
turned grave eyes on Gerry, Tr,, and
her brows puckered. what do you
Think"
Gerry smiled. From the looks Of
him l predict he gets his Latter In
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-15

stopped down pkked her up tenderly
and laid her on the great leathern
couch. He knelt beside her. On one
arm be pillOwed her head, with the
other hand he sought hers. please,
Alix," he begged, please don't cry"
I'm not crying" sobbed Alix, I'm
Imagining"
Gerry smiled and waited. Soon Alix
became quiet. Her eyes closed. She
drew a long, quivering breath and
then she opened her eyes again and
her lips broke into the old dear smile,
the smile of an opening flower. 81 am
tired-tired," she said, "but / believe
I'm almost hungrier than l am tired"
I'm glad you said it first" replied
Gerry, giving serious thought to the
fact that he was faint with hunger
himself. Ever since some funny
Johnny wrote, Feed the brute we
men have been shy about echoing our
stomachs. It's four o'clock. Hours
after lunch time"
Really" said Alix, nesting down
closer to his arm and letting her smil-
ing eyes wander over him. How well
this suit fits you, There's something
about it 1t isn't, is it?'
Gerry nodded. "Same old suit. By
the way, when came in John said you
told him to telephone to the club and
say you wished to see me. What made
you think would go to the club first?"
Alix looked puzzled 81 didn't. I
didn't tell John to telephone" She
paused, still puzzling, then her face
cleared. "Why-poor old JOhn-he's
getting very old, you know, Gerry.
That was three years ago told him to
telephone-the day you never came
back. It must have been the suit. He
saw you standing there in the same
suit and three years became as one
day to the old fellow"
Gerry sighed. "Alix, do you want
those three years to become as a day
to usP'
Alix shook her head slowly from
side to side. "NO, dear, don't They
have given me-given us both-far
more than they took away" She put
her bare arms around his neck, drew
him down and kissed him. "You do
not know yet all that they have given
you. You think you have come back
and found me, frittering butterfly in
great empty house. But you've found
only my abandoned cocoon. I'm not
here at all. I've packed myself into
the dearest little bundle Of pink fat,
yellow curls and chubby legs, and left
the bundle on Red Hill"
Gerry nodded but he was grave and
silent. Not in day nor a month could
he altogether forget the Man.