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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

How This woadersal wsapsa Il the say.
ages IL Uaea.

How This woaderfal Weapsn or the sav-
ages IL Used.
This curious u unique weapon, about
which 90 much has been written and 90 lit.
tie is really known, is . cur7ed piece. OF
wood, elightly convex on one side and
nearly fiat on the other. IL 10 cut from .
. atural bend or root Of o tree. the hardest
and heaviest wood being always selected,
and its curve follows the grain OF the wood.
Thus It will vary from a slight curve to
nearly . right angle, no two ever being the
same shape. It il about three -eighths Of
On inch thick aud from two to three inches
either round OF pointed. The edge is
sharpened all around, n the length varies
from Is inches to 81 feet.
This is the shape Of the boomerang. but
the secret Of its pecnlir flight is to be found
not SO much in its general form as in its
sutface. This, upon examination, is found
to be slightly waving and broken up by
various angles. These angles balance and
counterbalance each other; gone, by caus.
ing differences In the pressure of air on
certain parts, give steadiness of flight and
tirmness; Others give b%uoyancy, and each
Inns generally to be determined practically
by experimental throwing. Some
boomerangs anpear to be mere
ueutcu OE cEOOkeU bttCkbs UuV tuey are
really implements which some blackman
has whitfield and scraped till these dents or
angles have been properly adjusted nc.
cordipg to tho boomerang principle. 1
believe it is possible to make q boomerang
by exact mathematical calculation; but yet
l have never seen two exactly alike. 1
have made two, apparently the same in
every particular, yet, while one rose buoy
antly the other fell dead, because of SONS
untrue adjustment of the angle of its faces.
When all angles arc properly arranged the
boomerang goes through the air somewhat
as a screw propeller goes through the water
-whirling rapidly in its flight like a re-
volving wheel.
Gravitation and the force with which it
is directed cause it's peculiar swallow-l like
swoops, which are prolonged by the action
Of the floating angles in connteractipg
Rravitation; consequently, with spent force
it still kept on the wing, and often reaches
the ground considerably behind the
thrower.-Horuce Baker IN Scribner.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
Dueling In the German Army.

Emperor William has not prohibited
dueling in the German army, as has been
stated. But no duel is In the future to
take place until there has been a thorough
inquiry into all the circumstances by two
colonies, who ale to allow an encounter
only ii the provocation was a public as
sault, to which an apology has been re-
to q lady who is q relation or the betrothed
of the challenger. Under no circumstances,
however, is a duel to be permitted when
the quarrel has arisen out of o brawl in a
club house, coffee house or any similar
place; when II of the parties has already
been "out" three times, or when one of
the parties is a married man with children.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
BARBEK OUROSS' GOOD LUCK.
He Invests 81 Dollar In the Louisiana stat
Lottery aud Wins x5.OOO.

Lottery aud Wins xI5.OOO.
Ticket No. 12l22 drew the second capital
prize of SlW.0OO in the January drawing nf
the Louisiana State Lottery.
One-twcntictli of this ticket Was lc,d hy
Cornelius n. Duross. who lives at 81 NJ
Dougall avenue with his widowed mother.
He was therefore entitled to receive 5000.
Mr.. Duross was found yesterday bya 81"
reporter at his barber shop. lWl Joseph
Caml,au avenue.
Il received the - NM through the Ameri-
can Express Co.. and it camr to me like IL
god-scnd." said the Fortunate man. Il WAS
first made aware of my ticket winning On
the receipt OF the official Spticc of the WIN
n.rs sent out hyih" romlhny. I nave been
investing IL dollar each month tor over Il
year. and this is tin, first time | ever drew
anything. held the ticket absolutely. aud
no one was entitled 10 II division of the
prize. as has been reported. the money
i will invest in real estate"
MI. Duross is IL young man of exemplary
habits. and the m ncy could not ave fallen
into better hands.=Deiron (.Nich) SIM.
Erb.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
A Story OF stonewall jackson.

An old soldier at the Capitol yester-
day told this story of Stonewall Jack
son:
It a during his valley campaign,
and q battle was expected within q day
or two, though Jackson's plais were SO
carefully guarded that not even his adj
infant could guess them intelligently.
This s%elf-reliance was characteristic of
jackson, and his aversion of telling his
plans was we'll known among his Off
GERS and men. In fact, it was his policy
to surprise his own men no less than to
surprise the enemy.
Gen. jackson was one of o group of
officers, and another of the group was
q Georgia Colonel who is still living.
Conversation was dragging. jackson
was thoughtful and had little to say,
and the effect was dampening. Finally,
Just to revive the conversation, the
Georgia Colonel asked abruptly:
General, will We have q fight TO-
morrow"
Everybody knew in an instant that
the blunder was irreparable, and no.
body realized this more than the
| Colonel.
jackson turned quickly and stared
full in the speakers face. Then he
slowly surveyed the Colonel from head
to foot and back again.
The silence was painful.
Colonel" said the General slowly.
but not in an unkind tone, "can you
keep Q secret?"
.Yes, General" was the warm, if EN-.
barrassed, assurance, II know I can,
General. Yes, sir"
sAre you quite certain, Colonel?v
II am quite certain, General"
well, Colonel" in the same quiet,
even tone. $50 can I, SIR"
The Colonel's face flushed crimson,
and there was a deathly silence for q
half minute or more.
sNow, Colonel" said jackson, with
some feeling, .thst rudeness Of mine
hurt me q much ~ it did you, but ]
trust that it has taught you q valuable
lesson. II We do have . fight to-mor
row. Colonel, your regiment shall have
. chance. Atlanta Constitution.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

u. Antoine, ths Pattsian manager, Is
about TO build . theater in Paris on : new
plan. He says: "Whatever success any Of
our creations may obtain, We shall never
play it more than . fortnight. Il will be
playeda fortnight whether the receipts
are enormous or not amount to q sou. at
the end Of that time other theaters may
take up the piece and run It, il they CON-
slider its success is far from being sx-
hausted. In this way We should succeed
in producing a great many pieces in the
course of year, and authors Of talent
will no longer be obliged to wait two, three
or four years before securing a representa-
Tim
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
When You Read the Good Book.

The Hebrew Standard explains the fol.
lowing biblical terms:
Agerah was a cent.
A cab was three pints.
An omer was six pints.
A shekel Of gold was 50.
A ffkin was seven pints.
A farthing was 2 cents.
A talent Of gold was $13,309.
A talent Of silver was $685. 30.
A cubit was nearly % inches.
Ezekiel's reed was nearly II feet.
A bin was one gallon and two pints.
A sbekel Of silver was about so cents.
A mite was less than a quarter of q
glass.
Apiece Of silver or a penny was Ii
cents.
A Sabbath. days journey was about an
English mile.
An ephah or beth contained 2 gallons
and 2 pints.
A days journey was about % LES miles.
A hands breadth is equal to 3s inches.
A fingers breadth Is equal to 1 inch.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
They Saw Him Coming.

While two were seated in house
in Emanuel county. Ga. they saw a negro
trying TO approach the house without be-
ing seen. by rolling along the ground like
a log. He knew the ladies were alone in
the house. Miss Marie seized her fathers
Winchester, drew a bead and pulled down
on him. She did not hit him, but at the re-
port of the gun the black rascal jumped up
and ran like a deer.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
The Pestiferous SwaIIowS,

The question of the Wholesale destruc.
tion Of swallows by electricity has ut last
been taken up in France, and a report on
the subject was presented at a recent meet
ing Of the geological society. In the south
of France long wires are systematically
erected along the seashore, aud when the
tired swallows alight on them they are
stunned or killed by an electric shock. The
birds are then sent to Paris, where they are
used for decorative
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
A MAN WHO has practiccd medicine for forty
GEARS ought To know salt from sugar. Read
.af In aava.

Messrs. +. j. Cheney 4, oa. en' ~
have been i'll tho general practice of medicine
for most forty years., and would say that in all
my practice and experience have never seen a
preparation tina, l could prescribe with as much
confidence at success as 1 can Halls Catarrh
euro, manufactured by you. Have prescribed
il u great many times and its effect is wonderful;
and would say in conclusion that l have yet to
find u case Of Catarrh That IL would no, cure. il
they would take ii according to directions.
Yours truly. LII GORSUCH,. NJ. ID.
Office. 2l5 Summit street,
We will give 500 for any case of Catarrh that
can not be cured with Halls Catairh Cure.
Taken internally.
T.. j. CHENEY q CO.. Props, Toledo, o..
A1- Sold by druggists, 75c.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

A Lancet correspondent furnishes the
following list of foot ball casualties in the
season from the first week in September
last to the third week in the past January.
taken from a carefully tabui,ted record Of
such casualties as have been publicly an.
nounced. Deaths, Ii. Fractures-Legs, Is;
arms, 4, collar bones, IL. Injuries
Spines, 3, nose, l; knee, 1; ankle, i; cheek,
T.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
Il Dlspel COD.

Headachss and revsrs. to cleanse tho sys.
tenn effectually. yet gently. when costivs or
bilious. or whom the blood is impure or
sluRRtsh. to permanently cure habitual con-
stipatton. to awaken the kidneys and liver
to a healthy activity. without Irritating or
Weakening them. use syrun of Eigs.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

The young ladies of Bath, England, now
give a german and invite no gentlemen.
Part of them take the gentlemcn's place,
being dressed in black with white shirt
front, high collar and white necktie. Odds
are offered that there will be very few
uivan
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
Jumped Isack lnto the Water ..Ker.
eluuk

A Florida fisherman recently ba,ted his
set hooks with small green frogs. He left
his hooks IN the water all nicely floating
having teen told that this was the best of
b~ait-expecting to return next morning
and find fish by the dozen. He returned,
and to his surprise all of his bated hooks
we're sitting out on the bank looking ut
him, and az he came close to them they
would jump back into the water "ker-
chunk
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

Ar a recent trial in Pennington, Me-, a
quick witted reply was given by q witness
at the close of Il tedious cross. questioning.
Now tell me how many sheep you ever
saw-under oath. now, remember Il
never saw a sheep under oath,' replied the
witness, which closed the cross examina-
finn
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

The Union Pacific is the only line run
ming through trains between Sioux City
and Lincoln, leaving Sioux City at $50 a.
M. and arriving at Lincoln at 3:15 p. IN.
Returning leaves Lincoln at 3:l5 and ar-
rives at Sioux City at 10:45 p. m.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

The cost to England of the influenza
epidemic is estimated at $lO. 600, 900. about
one-half of this amount having been paid
by insurance companies aud friendly So
%cieties, and the remainder representing
loss of wages and di%sorganization of bust
ness.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

BURIAL reform in England contem
plates the prohibition Of leaden and other
solidly constructed collins, the effect Of
which is thought to retard complete de-
composition, and SO prolong the period
during which the dead are not only estheti.
cally Objectionable, but are an indisputable
source of danger to the living. 1t is pro-
posed to use wickerwork or paper mache
receptacles.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

A TENNESSEE newspaper reports that
during o recent exciting roll call in the
house Of Representatives of that state.
somebody tied a sheep bell to Mr.. Col
lins, Of Carlisle county, and he did not
know where 1t was until he had attracted
the attention of tie house,"
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

Sig Novels Free. will be sent by Cragin s.
Canada, postage paid. upon receipt of %
Dobbins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
OF novels on circulars around each bar.
Eoap for sale by all grocers,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
A Valuable Autograph Letter.

u tuPtt 1zettef5
An auto9rah letter of Richard Ill. was
sold In England recently for about 1926
per inch Of surface. Il was written at
Barnard castle in Durham, August 4. 14s0.
or about three years before the crook-back
duke of Glouchester, then constable and
admiral OF England, came to the throne.
aud is described as "slightly tineed and
torn. but written in o small, clear hand,
pasted on q clean sheet of white paper,
and inclosed in q glazed oak frame"
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

A LrvKRpooL dentist extracts teeth.
cleans them and returns them TO their
sockets 70 Do further duty.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
90, 800 Reward for a Lost Cat.

The equivalent in English money of 81. 500
was once offered by an old lady in London
for the return OF afavorite cat which had
strayed or been stolen. People called her
a crank" and perhaps she was. 1t is UNI
fortunate that IL of the gentler sex should
however. frequently not their fault. Often
functional arrangements will apparently
change q. woman's entire nature. Don't
blame such sufferers If they are. cranky"
but tell them to use DIR. Pierce's Favorite
for female Weaknesses" It will soon re-
store them to their normal condition. 1t is
acayTanted to give satisfaction in every case,
or money paid for it will be returned.
Dn. P1EncE's Pellets, the original and
only genuine Little Liver Pills; % cents u
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

AN electric vegetable is said to have been
discovered in India which has the power of
affecting the magnetic needle at a distance
of twenty feet when the weather is clear
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

The THnoAr.-"Brown's Bronchial 7io-
chrs" act directly on the organs of the voice.
They have an extraordinary effect in all
disorders of the throat.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

AN old negress in Dallas, Tex, who
Palms to be 145 years of age, gives a very
IGiear and consistent history Of her life. AL
though very feeble she still keeps up her
love for(a pipe of tobacco.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

ApAPER in Canton estimates that 49,.
600 people die in China every year by fire
and flood.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

They disappear like hot cakes before u st.
Louis tramp-"Iansilrs Punch" De Cigar.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

A BILL has been introduced into the
Legislature OF Ohio to provide separate
/. schools for colored children.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

THE Chinese are to be enumerated in
the new census.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04
s spring Medicine

The chief reason for the marvellous success Of
Hoods Sarssparilla is found In the article itself. It
fs Merit that wins, and the fact that Hoods sarsa-
parilla actually accomplisles what is claimed for
1t. is what has made it the medicine first in the con-
fdence of our copntrymen. and given to Hoods
Sarsaparilla u popularity and sale greater than that
Of any other blood purifier.
early last spring l was very much run down. had
nervous headache. felt miserable and all that. Twas
very much benefited by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
recommend it to my friends" Mns. J. NJ. TAYLOR
ITO Euclid Avenue. Cleveland, q.
Creates an Appetite
Il wish to enroll my name as one of those who
have derived health from the use of Hoods Sarsapa.
rills. For many years I have taken II. especially in
the early spring. when II am troubled with dizziness
dullness, unpleasant taste in my mouth in the
morning. 1t removes this bad taste. relieves my
headache. and makes me feel greatly refreshed
Tie two bottles l have used this spring have been
worth many dollars to me. I advise all my friends
to take 1t" JOHN BINSs. 6ss I'D Street. Town of
Lake. Chicago. Ill.
NIB. Be sure to get Hoods sarsaparilla.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-04-04

is . necessity will nearly everybody. The run
down. tired condition at this season is due to Inn
purities in the blood which have accumulated dur.
ing the winter. and which must he expelled IL you
wish to feel well. Hoods sarsaparills thoroughly
purides and ~vitalizes the blood. creates q good appe-
lite. cures biliousness and headache. gives healthy
action to the kidneys aud liver. and imparts 10 tile
whole body . fecling of health and strength. Try 1t
this spring.
4 take Hoods sarsaparilla every year as . spring
tonic. with most satisfactory results" G. PARxELEE,
$40 Bridge Street. Brooklyn, MY.
Purjfies the Blood
Hoods SarsapariIla purified my blood. rave mo
strength, and overcame the headache aud dizziness.
so that l am able to work again. l recommend
Hoods Sarsaparills to others Whose blood il thin
or impure. and who feel worn out or run down"
LUTHER MASON. Lowell. Mass.
We have used Hoods sarsaparilla for years, and
recommend Il o. the best spring medicine or blood
purifier. Our boy ts nine years old and has en-
joyed good health ever since we began giving II to
him. We are seldom without It," B. F. GROVER,
Rochester, n. \.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-02

The Latter nad heard enough Hewaa
leaving his box hike fash. 30 the good
hearted manager concluded his apologiea
with \ rush. saying. Sorry 70 disappoint
you, ladies and gentlemen. AID sorry to
lose the door money. but is win be all
returned at the box Office; and hope
never 70 disappoint you again. and BE-
ieve me your true and personal friend.
Oppe-."
Then he rushed Of the Stage. deter
mined TO foil HsnshAl at al hAzards.
'ASsl dolt" were the pot names he
called himself IS he rushed out and
jumped into q hack. Commanding the
driver. Union depot. triple tAra"
As he had surmised, Hsnshan was
driving the same way and just - fast IN
another conveyance.
He did not know IL has ideal wcznAn
had already started for Chicago or not,
but he was bound 20 so there and find
her.
He rushed into the deyot and bought
q tickst. and was told that train would
leave IN two minutes
He jumped aboard and rushed hastily
through the cars.
AT last his heart gave great jump
and then nearly stopped beating.
lie saw her in . forward car, her
shapely head resting In . pathetic way
on one little sioved hand.
Then indeed HsnShAu lost his reason,
and knew that the woman betOre HIM
was the woman he truly soved
Forgetful alike Of prudence and CON-
mon sense be walked rapidly toward
him and laid his hand On her shoulder.
Pardon me. Miss Neville. n you
knew how much want TO talk to You,
how much have to say TO you! know
you are in dAnger!-
The hast word he whispered. as there
were others about.
The girl could not see his face dis
tinctly.
She feared all strangers. so abe aross
and said icily: please 60 away. / do
not know you, sir.
She had no need TO say any more.
Burns had been just little neElectful
or else Henshall never wO1ld have got
as near her "a he had. But the big de-
tective determined TO atone for his
neglect.
BE applied fist, boot and his magnih-
cent strength to the painters anatomy.
and rushed him through the car hike .
whirlwind. and out ON the platform.
Henshall was not a coward
Twice had he becn bGfiied by this
burly fellow, and now he determined 70
fight him.
The scrap ensued then and thers.