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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
4 played good joke IN old Raphael
Carroll last night, said the captain.
What was it?" asked- the crowd, In

Il played . good joke on old Raphael
Carroll last night, said the captain.
What was it," asked- the crowd, In
chorus.
Well, he's a missionary, you know, at
tother end Of the island, where he has .
sort OF cistern that he calls Q baptistry.
He uses 1t, SO he told me, to immerse
converted cannibals. Well, last night I
n some of the crew lugged q barrel of
that green dye stuff We have on board
ship and dumped 1t into Raphael's bap-
tismal tank"
Didn't he discover the trick?" asked
the mate.
why. bless my soul. mo-. The dye is
pure water, and-"
Ouch! Wha-wha-what's that?" yelled
the sailors, pointing at something behind.
the captains back.
The captain turned and saw q hideous-
looking thing in the shape Of o man,
with a bright-green face. Before the
monster could say a word the frightened
traders were in their boat, pulling with
almost superhuman strength for their
ship.
The monster was only poor Prince
Bongtongtattoo.
"Well," sadly remarked the Prince, II
must look like q fright to scare such a
lot of fends." Then he leaned his pea
green cheek ON his emerald-hued hand
and sobbed rs only an ex-cannibal can
sob.
why do you weep, Princey?"
1t was the sweet, gentle voice of the
Princess Hapai-Atti.
Because l am not as beautiful us 1
was, he blub1ered. I.
But how came you to spoil your lovely
Nhnanvatn ~, -~0W ~
us she Struggled up to him md toyed
with his left earring.
Then in q voice that fairly seethed with
passion he said to her:
When I left the Christmas festivities
with the missionary this morning I went
to his house to consult him about the SEE
lection of my Cabinet and the future
policy of my administration Just as 1
reached his abode the spur which always
wear on my left heel caught in the root
of q tree and. I tumbled into q tank of
water that Raphael has in front of his
nut. Only q few moments ago on this
very spot I overheard the captain of yon-
der vessel tell his mates that last night
he empticd a barrel of green dye into that
tank"
But didn't you notice your complexion
changer"
Not until you handed me that mirror.
The dye had no effect until the sun shone
on me-"
liam sorry now that 1 was the means
of showing YOU how horribly ugly you
were, Prince"
Never mind, dear Hapai-Atti. Are
you still wiling to we'd me?"
Hapai-Atti did not answer. She merely
threw her arms around his neck and hug
ged him until great, green beads of an
brow.
Within a fortnight they were united in
mari sc by the Rev. Raphael Carroll.
For months the happy bride scrubbed
her husbands face with soap and sand,
but the dye would not come OF. He will
doubtless be dyed until he is dead, and
poor Prince ~Bongtongtatto, the reformed
ruler of Tongataboo, will always DO
known as the Pea-Green Prince.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
Something for tho Now Year.

Tho world renowned success of Hostetter's
Stomach Bittcrs, and their continued popularity
for over a third of a century a. q stomaclic. ia
scarcely more wonderful than the welcome that
grcets the aiinun appearance of Hostettcr's Al.
n,anac. This valuable medical treatise is pub
Pa, under their own immediate supervision.
employing 60 hands i'll that department. They
work, and the issue of Same for 1890 will not liz
less than ten millions. printed in tho English,
Gerlnai., French, Welsh. Norwegian. Swedish,
Refer to a copy OF it for valuable and interesting
reading concerning health, and numerous testi.
monials us to tho etlicacyo of Hostetter's Stomach
nomical calculations aud chronological items.
etc, which can DO depended on for correctness.
The Almanac for 1850 can be obtained free OF
cost from druggists aud general country deal.
ors in all parts of tho couMtry.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
CHAPTER III.

1t was an exceedingly jolly party of
English traders who sat in a shady grove
on the northern end of the Island Of
Tongataboo thlt Christmas Day. On q
white table-cloth, which was spread over
the ground, were plates filled with vari-
Gus viands and bottles of tho stuff that
cheers and also intoxicates. They were
wicked men, although their actions
would indicate that their consciences
were MS clear as the bright blue sky above
them. just within hailing distance their
ship rode at anchor. for they had come
ashore to eat their Christmas dinner, and
incidentally to barter with the barbarians.
These traders undid in q day the good
work which the missionary had taken
years to accomplish. They prevailed
upon the poor, innocent, c~onfiding can
nlbals to accept wretched rum and para
lying applejack in exchange for price,
less pearls and valuable coral.
WELL, lads, said the captain, .here's
wishing You n Merry Christmas, and con-
fusion to the cantankerous cannibals.
This Christian wish was received with
cheers and washed down with aEsparkling
beverage that a o stranger to the
Threats Of the Tongataboo tipplers.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
The Old Mon,s present,.

on fate ;n mil as says they exchange =; pres.
He gives his wife a pair of diamond ear
rings, and she presents him a pairo
hand painted suspenders. His gift to his
daughter is q gold watch, and hers TO
him is n pair of embroidered slippers.
He leaves a check for 800 on his sons
plate, and under his own he finds a collar
lar-button. He says, however, they never
esteem the giver by the value of the gift
at his house. and that they always pity
him when he is unable to meet his bills
on Now Years Day.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
Pensien Oeace Work.

Gen. Raum, In an interview, ' II
had no idea Of tine extent of the work here
before I took charge of the office. Yes.
terday we received 675 letters from sena-
tors and members Of congress. The COM
munications sent from this Office daily
average from 10000 to 1900. the number
sent out last Saturday being more than
IA 1000. It is utterly impossible for me to
find time to look at or even attach my sig
nature to them. There are twenty-five
letters are submitted before being sent
out, and their instructions are that every
letter shall be looked over carefully."
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
Deafness Can't BE Cured.

BY local application, as they can not reach the
diseased portion of the eur. There IL only one
way to cure Deufness, and that is by .constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an In.
Eustnchian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed
you have a ruinbling sound or imporfec,
hearing, and when ii is entirely closed Deafness
is tho result, and unless tho inflammation car
be taken ont and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed for.
over: min cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed CON
dition OF tho mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
cnse Of Deafness (ceused by cntnrrh) that we
can not euro by linking HALLS Cntnrrh Cure
Send for circulars, free.
u. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
n y-S;old hy lry,,,istsl rio.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
ACTS LIkE A CHICKEN.
A Modern Munchuusen's Imagination
Turned Loose.


A remarkable case of madness, resulting
from q wound inflicted by an angry animal,
has recently appeared near here, writes a
Br"zorla, Texas, correspondent. A negro
woman employed by Jos. Middleton, on
his plantation, while setting q hen to hatch
q nest of eggs, wished to place more under
her, and raised the fowl from tho nest in
order to do SO. The hen turned on her and
gave her q peck on the hand SO severe us to
break the skin, drawing ut the same time u
few drops of blood.
AS the wound healed up without delay
nothing was thought of tho matter, the
woman only mentioning the occurrence
casually to some of the other negroes on
the place.
Last week, some ten days after the hen
had pecked, the m began to exhibit
strange freaks of demennor, and. from Il
gaod-natured, obliglng creature, las be-
come SO fractious and surlv that all are
afraid to approach her. She refuses all COM
~panlonship, and wanders about the coun-
try all day from early morning. only COM
ing to the house for her meals. IL any
attempt is made to contine her or to lay
hands on her. she becomes violently angry
and makes vicious darts and springs to-
ward anyone present.
For days now she has not spoken q
WOANs W. hSSpo wv SSllNliNsAhy IL lOWs
clncking noise, most horribly like that of
q hen, and sits by the hour scratching in
the earth with her hands and feet. In eat
ing hor resemblance to a FOWLS displayed
i'll IL most remarkable and shocking man.
ner. for her food is taken UP by pecking at
it with all tho motions of a chickens head
while feeding.
All who knew her before her madness
say that her entire expression has UNDER
gonea cnange. This is probably true. for her
features now wear n sharpened. eager as
pect andh her eyes have a most unnaturally
hard and bright look, with IL bird like way
of glancing about her. At night she re-
fuses to sleep under a roof, and is gener.
ally found hiding about sunset under some
tree or bush. and will vigorously resent
with an angry cackle all attempts to dis
turb her. She is vislbly growing weaker,
and physicians who have seen her say that
her death is only question of n few weeks
at most.
The negroes about regard her as one be-
witched or "hoodooea." ind cannot be
prevailed upon to approach her. even her
husband and children having deserted her.
People come from all over the country TO
! see her, while she remains to appearances
perfectly obvious to her visitors, and
] quietly pursues her clucking md scratch
ing as long as she is not interferrcd with.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

as hS threw hinssie on he Sand and COW
cred his face with his hands. To think
that 1 should be 90 sorely tempted, now
that Lam nm ex-cannibal2"
Breathing silent prayer. he arose and
again approached the boxes. Long and
earnestly he gazed at the object which at
FIRST startled him. Suddenly he grasped
it, pressed IL to his wildly boating heart,
aud shouted:
@Eurekai I have an idea for a Christi
mas celebration"
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
A Joyous Christmas.

Il don't suppose they make as much of
East. do they2" asked an Eastern tourist
of n Deadwood girl.
ooh, mercy, yes!" was the enthusiastic
reply. Why, I've known my pa and my
brother Dock to win us many as twenty
nine pigeons and ten turkeys at one shoot
ing-match, to say nothing of going to
two lynchings in the evening. We always
lay ourselves out for a jolly good timo
Christmas"
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
A MORE pleasant physic
You never will find
Than picrce's small Pellets"
Tho purgativo kind.

PRINCE BISMARCK is constantly i'm
proving his estates and adding to the in
come which he receives from them. His
distilleries Mt Narzin. the dairies in Schoen-
hansen. and the paper and street pave
ment factories make him alrea " one of
the greatest tradesmen i'll Europe and
show his industrial and business talents.
He has recently added to this n large
brickyard, which he has built in the forests
of Innenherp.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

THERE is rejoicing in New Orleans COM
mercinl circles over the proof furnished of
late that the channel through the j%etties
at the mouth of tho Mississippi is equal
to all possible requirements. Tho heaviest
laden vessels pass through without dam
ger or delay, and tho channel is not af-
fected by tides or low water.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27


on ChristmaS eve there was Z ball,
Andl was tfnvited-
1io know the host at all,
And ielt in no way slighted.
wesved there beside his door,
ana heard the music's beat, a..
ana caught the CULVER of the floor
Beneath the dancers feet;
while q song I know
SAID: sOver the snow,
over the snow and away,
There's moon ard sun
For what's to be done
Before the break Of day."
The moonlight fell as cold as snow
On that great front of GRANTEE;
A minute seemed to pass 80 slow
A lifetime could not span 1t.
But, after oil, the kindly moon
She sent them home at last
n nOno too sOOn-alll non too soon
/ saw them tripping past.
And then her carriage stops tho way
My lady's blazoned carriage.
1 know twas only yesterday
Her fathers second marriage.
And down the high stone step she goes,
And lackeys wait her there
O, winter winds! O, winter SHOWS;
Have You seen one SO fair?
She steps toward the carriage door,
And then-a sudden fiutter-
The fOotinaM ran-her father swore-
But b WAS in my cutter.
Ana up the rond aud up we flew.
And heard my ponies feet
Burke out a tune more sweet and new
Than any music's beat.
And up the snowy road We sweep,
And leave the town behind US:
The dancers sleep, the fiddlers, sleep
And never u man shall find us.
But up, upon the snow-clli hill,
That morning's light makes red,
For fair or foul, for good or i'll,
I'VE lovers shall he we'd.
II a song 1 know
Says: Over the SNOW,
Over tho SNOW and awnyl
It's life ind a wife,
And n wife for life,
Before the break of day."
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

A1Oftn L VIII Tor
the faith of
my fathers. Never
again shall my
people eat mis-
sionary on toast or
my priests sacrifice
human beings, or
cut off fingers and
toes for offerings
to the GODS"
TIL 8 $ p a k Q
Prince Bonstong-
tattoo tho voufb-
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

THE gulf stream is said TO be flowing
nearer tho American shore than ever be-
fore. 1t makes one shiver to think what
would become OF northern Europe should
this genial ocean current forsake those
lnndS
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

AnEAvY storm on the Baltic lately blew
the waters out from shore SO far tina the
ruins of the old submerged city of Rega-
mnenle were seen for the first time in six
centuries.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

A REMARKABLE spot in Vermont is the
farming town of Waltham, which contains
9,760 acres of land and has 248 inhabitants.
1t has no postofie, church, town house,
poor house, store. lawyer, doctor, black
smiths shop, nor even q bridge, and yet it
is n of the thriving towns Of Addison
county. Its taxes are merely nominal.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
A Cure of Cutarrh

In tho head. as VOL as Of all bronchial.
throat and lung diseases. il taken in timo,
is effected by using DIR. Piercc's Golden
be promptly retlIrned.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

DESERVING OF CONGRATULATIONS is no
article which SO richly deserves the entire
confidence OF tho community as Browns
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs. Those suffering from
Asthmatic and Bronchial Diseases. Coughs.
and Colds should try Them. Price 25 cents.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
Entitled to the Best,

All are entitled to the best that their
money will buy. SO evcry family should
have. at once. q bottle OF the best family
remedy. Syrup Of Figs. to cleanse the sys-
tenn when costive or bilious. For sale in
Soc and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

No stranger should visit the city without
smoking "'iansillis HNncIl' be. Cigar.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

THE Mormon elders are busy denying
that their church is hostile to tho govern
ment. But this is an instance where act.
ions speak louder than words.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

ALL that ace can say as to the merits Of
Dotbins' Electric Soap pales into nothing
ness before tho story 1t will tell you ttselI.
of its own perfect quality. il you will give Il
one trial. Don't take imitation.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

If that grand jury don't stoppretty soon
Salt Lake will he without u city govern
ment,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
Oregon, tho Paradise of Farmers.

Mid, equable climate, certain aud abundant
crops. Best fruit, greiu,. grass md stock
country in tho world. Ful1 information free.
Address tho Oregon immigration BoaTd, Port
lpud, Oregon,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

CHRISTMAS comes! he comes, he comes
yshered with a rain of plums.
Holies in the window greet him:
Schools come driving home to meet hfmf.
Every mouth Delights to name him:
Wet and cold, and wind and dark
Mako him but q warmer mark.
.LeiOh Hunt.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

LONDON society people go to Barnum's
circus in full evening dress.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

THE poor will many q care forget,
The debtor think not Of his debt.
Bnt, as they each enjoy their cheer,
Wtsh II were Christmas all the year.
Th0NRls Miller.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

No Opium in Piso's euro for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. Csc.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

WITH characteristic courtesy the French
chamber of deputies has granted Boulang-
er an indefinite leave Of absence for his
American lecture tour.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
Carl Pretzel's Philosophy.

A Christian nit q conceited fhrame,
und shmall wasted mind, makes more
troubles by q church house as sex in
fidools.
schworeing meier puts a silfer lining
on a fellers tongue, nor dock der ofer-
coat init his tooth off.
Dhere vhas plenty disabbointments
in dis vorldt. A widow nit her two.
hand honeymoon a a lifely examples
Sunday National.
The mince pie was q Christmas favor.
lite in the time of the poet Herrick. WOO
wrote of it:
The while the meet Ia a-shrcddins
For the rare mince pie.
And the plums stand by
To oil the paste that's a-kneeding,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27
THE PEA-GREEN PRINCE
The First Christmas Tree in the
Cannibal Islands.
by THOMAS b. cHRYsTAn.
IuAITERL.

RON this TIM
Mforth I will for
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

" and easy cure. DR.. J. ..
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

The festivities were brought to an un-
timely close by q shrek from ono of the
young women present. She was Hapai-
Atti, the daughter of IL neighboring king.
who had teen invited to attendthe Christ.
mas celebration. For many moons she
had loved Prince Bo%ngtorstattoo, and he
had reciprccatcd her affection, though in
a rather distant manner. On one occa-
sion he sent her MS a token of his esteem
and regard q broken ring he had once
worn in his ear aud which now adorned
her aristocratic nose. Another time he
hit her OIL the head with a spiked club.
thus proving beyond the shadow of a
Doubt that he desired to make her his dor-
ling wife, to have and to beat until death
did them part.
1t was not strange that she shrieked. for
there before her stood the idol of her
heart-but oh, how changed!
He was of n rea-green hue from head
to foot!
Apparently he was not aware of the
startl ng change in his complexion, for
he posedi in q princely attitude before the
object Of his alteration, extended his
CHASTITY green arms aud murmured:
Fair Princess, peerless pearl Of the
South Seas. welcome 10 the first Christ
mas celebration of the Sacred Isle! Be
my bride and reign by my side"
Selling n small hand mirror, which she
always carried with her, she thrust it in
to his ponderous paw, fell on her choco-
late knees, and gasped:
Look, my lord!"
He grabbed the glass, gave q hasty
glance Mt his green-huod face, uttered q
moan, and fairly flew away.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-27

y. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
- sold by druggists, T5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22

by telegraph % tne DiSphtu-I
LEwEs, DEL, August 2l.-The ship
John A. Briggs, from Rio JaneirO for
Philadelphia, Is detained at quarantine
here on account of yellowleyer cases
aboard at Rio Janeiro and during the
voyage. The bodies Of the captain and
his wife, who had died at sea, were aboard
enclosed in sealed case. The vessel
has been disinfectel, but will he de-
tanned few days.
PHILADELPHIA, August 2l.-Captain
Balch, in command of the American
clipper-ship John A. Briggs, which
arrived at Breakwator to-day, was only
married little moro than year ago,
and his wife hal accompanied him on
all his voyages since then. She was
stricken with ycllow-feyor on the journey
from Rio Janeiro here and died within a
week; but the Captain determined, IN
spite Of the pestiiential character
Of her fatal illness, to bring
her body home TO her relatives in Ma
chIas, Me-, instead of giving her over to
the sea. The ships carpenter made
wooden case. Her body was placed IN
it, and the box was covered with canvas
and coated over thickly with tar. This
was given a temporary burial in the sand
ballast III the hold. the vessel being
without cargo, untllitshould make port.
When the vessel arrived at BrealITater
United States quarantine officials detain-
ed her and sent a dispatch to Surgeon
General Hamilton, OF the Marine-Hos-
pitaI Service, telling him that Captain
Balch asked permission TO ship his wife 5
body by rail from Philadelphia to Maine.
This, it is said in Washington, could not
be granted without thcpemlssion OF the
health authorities in each OF the States
through which the body would have to
pass, in spite of the assertion that the
casket is air-tight. 1t was said at the
Surgeon-Generals Office that there were
ten other cases of fever on board of the
John A. Briggs. Captain Hudson. OF
the tug f. Y. McCaulley, came mp from
Breakwater tonight, and said that, on
the contrary, there was no other case on
hoard