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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-07-21
Some Old Stores Of Paddy

grandfathers used TO laugh over
the wit OF Paddy qujteas much as we
do to-day, and am not at all sure
that in the olden time Paddy WASH OF
much brighter than his descend
ants are now. III looking over an old
volume ofcurlous anecdotes. published
quite seventy years ago, which has
been lying upon my shell for many a
day, find quitea number OF evidences
that our ancestors had a deal OF iun
provided for them ut Paddy's ex.
pense, and OF Very rare quality too.
One OF these stories is told OF the
1ri sl servant OF naval commander,
who had the misfortune one dav to
let a teakettie tall overheard In
fear and trembling he rushed - his
master, and cried out 10 him.
"Plaze, yer honor, can anything be
said to be losht Win We know where
it isl"
Certainly not, replied the officer.
"Why?n
"Why, thin, yer honor, ye may tink
the taykettle is losht, but it ant.
sorr. know where it is, sorr It's
at the bottom OF the ocean, sor.."
1t would certainly be difficult to
find fault with one who made such u
beautiful bull as that just because he
had lost SO insignificant an article as
teakettle.
Another anecdote teaches in mirth.
full guise lesson our boys and girls
cannot afford to leave unlearned,
which is, that true politeness always
pays. The story states that an Irish
officer in the midst OF a hot battle
happening to indulge in the courtesy
OF bow to some one on the field, a
cannon-ball passed directly over his
head and took off that OF the soldier
Immediately behind him. The bow
alone saved his life, which lie had the
wit to see apparently, for turning to
q soldier near him, he observed, "You
see, my man, a fellow never loses any
thing by politeness
An Irish Judge who was much an
noyed by loud conversation in the
courtroom cried out.
''Silence! Keep silence in the court
Here l have decided a dozen cases
this morning without hearing what
one of 'em was about"
In General Moore's command was
an Irish soldier who, having been ask.
ed if the Hollanders we're q hospitable
people, immediately replied, "They
are that. Too much SO. Oh was in
the hospital all the time OF was there"
This criticism is quite on par with
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-07-21
LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN.
INTERESTING MATTERS FOR
BRIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE,
Some old Stories OF Paddy--A
Queer Jaller--How Julia Ward
Howe Amused her Chill
dren-- A Syrian
John L.
A Queer JaiIer.

Tramp! Tramp, Tramp,
Every scholar in Miss Putnam's
school pricked up their ears at TIL,
sound OF those heavy footsteps i'll the
entry, sure that II committee had
come to visit the school. Miss Put
nam thought so, too
a queer kind OF uncertain knock
came presently at the door, and Miss
Putnam opened it.
Instead of seeing Deacon Harper
pleasant rosy face, however, she
looked down on the wicked eyes OF
Mr.. Johnson's old horned sheep, the
terror OF all the children, and some OF
the older people, too. when he was at
large,
The remnants OF poke. about his
neck showed he had broken out OF his
pasture up the road, and hehad come
into the schoohouse entry to get
away from the hot sun.
Miss Putnam stepped boldly up to
drive HIM out, but he was not afraid,
and dashing at her. Knocked her over.
Quick as a flash she jumped up,
s.pi'eu thtousl 'he hail.open door,
s .sti'. ' NO., OF .he larger girls coming to
.aap' , Srley ''iahaSea 10 smut II IN ms
, nu1 aoi men shey ielt nm 10 himself
a' IN se' i Msnv on az osla'.
Inc noon recess came in ABOUT an
a nta,. al h., q new trouble arose. Only
s sJoTa . h,o', ao zen, 81 she twenty
. ,,s,oI',. nrous't 1leir Gunner; the rest
nsual ~. Went N ~, nome IN, Tor theirs. How
VII s,t 0ile 9, 70 seV QUIZ ana 20 nome!
l .e ola oi'l sheep pr; had lain hlmselfdown
a. .'.e s' ina ,Uss lore ne OUTSIDE
49, ~ - oi ne, o. t''e sciio!'ifs
;.,'ie5 10 20 oy nm mere we're 70 boys
on -, ,,.''oo' 'i''V summer only sinai!
~, ,.,,a ....,,
a.. eLlal's some one WI come along
''' S In ,i '!elP US saia MISS putnam.
90 80 'i'gS otSah 10 waeeh 'or heIp TO
80 p'o :l'e seiiooA1otse WAS on
a." 'oau cute niue Instance from
ivy Wy 'i,t;5iiM"s, una as ohiy a lew faml-
a ~ .iteu on .ile foao beyond the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-07-21
One Hundred Per Cent Profit

Our sheep business dates back
farther than can remember. Its or
iSin on the mothers side was three
superlative native ewes, that sheared
q. pounds OF wool each. We have
never bought an eve since, but haye
sold probably upward OF 5000 sheep,
all our own production, and our stock
in trade today numbers Ats all told.
A year ago last Navy we sheared 300
sheep. l..=r May 43O, so that flock
for the year averaged about 400,
from which our books show direct
income OF 81, 700, besides the surplus
numbers we have on hand over our
averaged numbered flock, and i'm.
provement over the. original stock
with an average Of 2llapounds OF wool
per head, to an average for the 43O
last May OF 10Y pounds per head.
| Then in conclusion. Why do we
keep sheep? Certainly not because
we have no experience with other lines
OF stock, as we are continuous pro-
ducers ofsheep, hogs; cattle and grain.
And they prove most remunerativet to
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-07-21

Lime is the best absorbent that. can
be used in the poultry yard and house.
1t destroys bad odors and kills. dis.
ease germs.
The best way to salt horses is to
have little compartment in one cor
ner OF the feed box, in which, keep q
large lump OF rock salt. Neither cattle
nor sheep, and not even hogs, will eat
too much salt if it is kept always with
in their reach. For hogs it is best to
mix the salt with an equal quantity
of wood ashes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-07-21

that OF the Englishman who objected
to the French because he said the
stupid idiots couldn't understand
their own language when he spoke it
to them.
Another good story in the collection
over which We can imagine our grand
fathers laughing heartily is OF an Irish
| gentleman who was visited one day by
u friend who found him very much
vexed
"What is the matter?" asked the
visitor You seem much disturbed. Z"
81 am he answered. 1--WE Just
lost II new pair OF black silk stockings
out oil my room that cost me eighteen
shillings"
Have you searched everywhere"
asked the friend
Yes" he said, everywhere; and
not finding them have sent for the
town-crier, who will cry them and Of
ter naif-crown reward"
The friend expressed his surprise
that the owner should offer so small
reward Tor the recovery OF stockings
OF silk, and OF such value.
That's all right he replied in q con-
l
ordered the crier TO say they were
worsted."
1t is to be hoped he got them. -Har-
per's Young People.
How Julia Ware. Howe Amused Her
Children.
Sometimes our mother would give
lis a partV,-a delightful affair, with
charAdes, or magic lantern, or some
thing OF the kind. Here is an &C
count nj one, written by our mother
herself, i'll letter to her sister:
II have written a play, for our doll
theatei, and performed it yesterday
afternoon, with great success. 1t oc-
cupied nearly an hour. had alter
mattel y to squeak and erunt the parts,
while Chev played the puppets"
("Chev' was The name by which she
always called our father; it was an alb
breyiation OF "Chevalier, - for he was
always to her the knight without re.
proach Or fear,") The effect was real
~ extremely good. The spectators
We're i'll a dark room, and the little
theater, Lighted by lamp from the
TOP looked Very pretty"
This may have been the play OF
Beauty aud the Beast" OF which the
manuscript is nhappily lost. l can re.
call hut one passage:
But he thought Oh "Beauty'sn flower
And he popped into bower,
And he plucked the taircst rose
That grew beneath his nose.
! remember the theatre we'll, and
the puppets. They We're quite I'M
earthly in their beauty, all except the
Beast a strange fur-royered mons
frosty. The "Prince" was giided in
a most enchanting manner, and his
mustache eurled with an expression
OF royal pride.
All this was at Green Peace: but
many Us are the association with her
beloved presence there, it is at the
Valley that most constantly picture
our mother She loved the Valley
more ham any other place on earth,
| think, so it is always pleasant to
fancy he, there. study formed al
ways an important pnrr OF her life
II WAS her delight and recreation
when wearied with household cares,
to plunge into German metaphysics.
or into the works OF the ATTN poets
whom she greatly loved Laura L.
Richards, in -. Nicholas,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-07-21
Managing Clover.

Usually, clover ripens for the first
crop OF hay when We may expect
more Or less showery weather, and it
is quite an item To get it cut, cured
and stored away III rs good condi-
ton as possible. but when the larger
percent o. the flowers are turning
brown it vii! NOT answer to wait I'M.
til all are ready as some will get too
ripe.
Clover can be seriously injured BY
allowing it to remain in the sun too
long, rs it will get so dry that inland
ling there will be a considerable loss
b, the leaves breaking off. At the
same time it is Very important to
cure out well in order that it may
keep. 1t is not best to commence
cutting until the dew is reasonably
we'll dried out, as it will cure out more
than if cut when wet with dew.
Ii the sun is shining out warm and
clear, three or four hours will be sui
ticient to cure out so that it can be
raked up and put in small stacks
where it should be allowed to stand
over one day, when OH the third day
1t can be hauled in and stored away
Ol course, no set rules of.management
can be given as the weather. must
always he taken into consideration
and what will be best one year will
not answer at another time.
Clover will spoil very readily ii
moved or stacked up damp, either
because not well cured out or from
getting wet after cutting. Iflayers OF
dry straw are put in between the
layers OF clover it can be stored away
with less curing than il moved away
| alone.-American Granpe Ruilatin
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
PANIC ON A FERRYBOAT.

The Craft Refuses to Stop at the Slip and
Keeps On Up Street-AIl the Passengers
Frightened and Number of Them
More or Less Injured.
New YORK, Dec 26-The ferryboat
Fanwood, Of the Central Railroad of New
Jersey, while attempting to enter her slip
at the loot of Liberty street, at 1915 o'clock
this morning, crashed into the bridge under
full headway, driving the bridge up on West
street and breaking down the entrance to
the ferry house. On board the boat were
some 300 passengers, who were immediately
thrown into panic.
When the crash came four of the passen-
gers, Mrs Leamas, 60 years old, her 2l-year-
old granddaughter, and her two sons, Ed
ward and Harry, were forced against the
guardrail of the forward deck in the rush.
The girl became alarmed. The guardrail
few open and the girl fell over the nose of
the boat into the water. With scream the
old lady jumped in after her, and over went
the two men into the icy Hudson. The
deck hands came to their assistance at once,
and with the aid of some of the passengers
the quartet were dragged back on the boat
with ropes that had been thrown to them.
Early this morning the party which had
come from Philadelphia to spend the day at
whitestone, L. L, started for their destina-
tion, little the worse for their midnight
bath.
In the cabin of the boat several persons
were slightly injured. John Mason, of
Jersey City, was severely cut by glass and
was injured by being thrown violently to
the floor. The accident was caused by the
pin of the eccentric crank getting out of
order and refusing to work just as the boat
reached the slip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
A RICH THIEF.
An Aged and Wealthy Mother Jailed fer
Shoplifting in New York.

An Aged and Wealthy Mother Jailed fer
.ShopIifting in New York.
NEW YORK, Dec 26-Half fainting and
supported on either side by her two sons,
wealthy Mrs. "Eladia Rubie" was arraigned
in the Jefferson Market Court yesterday
morning. She is 60 years old and well
known in New Rochelle. The name was
assumed.
While being searched the prisoner broke
down and wept Historically She was
richly dressed, said she had q fortune of
$50, 900, had sons living at the Knicker-
booker apartment house, Twenty-eighth
street and Fifth avenue, and begged that
they be notified Although she offered
bail for herself she was locked up, but she
did not sleep. All night she sat in her cell
weeping and moaning.
The meeting between the mother and her
sons was most touching. Thev engaged
Lawyer Van Clelland to defend their
mother. Justice White held Mrs "Rubie"
in $500 bail for examination next THURSDAY.
One son offered check for that amount,
but the Justice refused to accept anything
but real estate bail; so the prisoner was
committed 10 Jail When led away by De-
tective Sullivan to be locked up both of the
sons kissed their mother, and as the big
iron doors shut her from the world the old
woman tainted. She ate her Christmas DIN
ner with 115 other prisoners
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
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SKIRMISH WITH REBELS.

One Killed and One Wounded by United
States Troops.
LAREDO, TEX, Dec 26. 26.-Considerable
excitement was created here in military
circles, caused by the receipt of telegram
from New Laredo over the Mexican lines
announcing that Lieutenant West
and his company of United States
troops came upon band of bandits en-
camped near the Alazan creek and killed
one and wounded another. Further partic-
ulars are to the effect that the troops came
upon the camp first at night fall, Christmas
evening. The bandits were ordered to sur
render, but fed instead, delivering scat
tering fire, which was returned by the
troops.
A dispatch from Washington says that
Captain John Bourke is there to consult
with Secretary Elkins and General Scho-
field over the situation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
A SINGULAR CASE.

Death Of Man from Excess of Joy-A
Husbands Sad Fate.
ALLENTOWN, PA, Dec. 26.-The body OF
George Westlake, who died at Long Island
City, was inferred day or two ago at Cata-
sauqua. His physician says be died Of ex-
cessive Joy. He was a designer and
moIder, and be and his wife, by 80 years
work, had saved $4,000 He had been a
sufferer from heart trouble for many years,
and last August they decided to return to
England and spend the remainder of their
lives in quiet. Arrangements were par
TALLY completed for the trip, and, prepara-
tory to going, Mrs. Westlake started for
Boston to draw 500 she had In bank there.
She got on the wrong boat, and, instead
of going to Boston, landed in New London,
Conn. She became hysterical when she found
where she was, and tore the bank books in
her possession to pieces She grew so vio-
lent that the authorities found it necessary
to lock her up in order to restrain her.
Mrs Westlake grew more violent, and
finally lost her reason entirely. Mr.. West
lake was induced TO have his wife commit
ted to an asylum, and she was taken to
Middletown since then. Mr.. Westlake had
been frequent visitor to the asylum, but
recently the doctors told him that his pres
ence only aggravated the condition of his
wife and refused to allow him to see her
He called frequently to the asylum, never
theless, but did not get to see his wife.
On Sunday of last week Westlake was
taken i'll, and Tuesday, when DR.. Kennedy
called, he learned that Westlake had re-
ceived letter from the doctor at the asy-
lum notifying him that his wife was much
improved, and that he could call and gee
har of aDv time DIR Kennedy sa va that he
found his patient transported with delight
and very much agitated, and that West
lake, although very weak, insisted on start
ing for the asylum. He gradually grew
worse from the excitement and finally
died
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
CRAzED ALMOST TO MURDER.
A Prominent Photographer Goes Insan
and Nearly Kills His Daughter.

A Prominent Photographer Goes Insane
and Nearly Kills His Daughter.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Dec. 26.-[Spe-
ciGL IA fearful tragedy was narrowly
avoided here last night George Barker, q
prominent resident here, Mason of high
degree and photographer of national reputa-
tion. suddenly went insane and attacked his
daughter, Marie Barker, beautiful girl of
about 20 years. As she came downstairs
Barker knocked her down, kicked her, and
pulled her hair out in bandfuls
Barker turned to get some weapon to
finish his daughter, when the girl few up
stairs, locked her room door, raised win
dow and shouted for help. Alexander
Porters and man named Richardson sum-
moned help and Barker was overpowered
and medical aid called in. Miss Barker is
in critical condition, and the police have
Barker under guard. He is said to be sub
ject to these spells, but never before in
such a violent form. The affair is the So
cial sensation of the day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
A DYSPEpTIVS ARGUMENT

Is a erowl, and that growl marks the limit
of argument with him. The best way to get
him TO try medicine would be TO advise
against it-but notice how different his tone
after using Burdock Blood Bitters.
''I have suffered with dyspepsia for the
last two years. Not long ago I commenced
taking B. B. B. am now on the second bot
tle and feel like new man.
GKNOX, IL Sherwood av., ,Binghamton, N. y"
REPEATED TESTS WITH UNIFORM SUCCESS
prove the fact that Burdock Blood Bitters
will cure dyspepsia. The reason is plain, it
tones the stomach to natural action and
keeps the sluice ways OF the system free
from clogging impurities.
81 have been troubled with dyspepsia and
heart disease for nine years, and found no
relief until tried Burdock Blood Bitters.
Now am well after taking two bottles.
MRS. ETT1E FRAZIER,
rrssu Bovine, Mich"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27

tious, and Blaine's defeat at Minneapolis
was a severe blow to him. Carter and
Clarkson are warm personal friends, and
those who know him say that the Iowa
wheel horse will not take any mean advan.
tage of Thomas. Just how the muddle will
be cleared up the public will have to wait
patiently to see.
If Carter should find himself only Chair
man in name then the same line of reason
ing will apply to Secretary M. G. Comas, OF
Maryland He was chosen under the Fes-
sender resolution. In short, all the officers
of the Executive Committee viii print the
prefix ex in front of their titles unless re-
elected.
As for the control of the Senate it is
given out that the jigls up so far as the Re-
publicans are concerned. The Montana
Legislature looks Democratic. and it is con-
ceded that Nebraska and Wyoming have
been captured by the fusionists.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
NEED sAToLLrs sERv1Cfa

Canadian Catholics VIII Call Him to Settle
a Dispute.
MONTREAL, Dec. 26.-1t is said that Mgr.
SatolH, the representative of the Pope, who
is now doing some important work in the
United States, will probably be called upon
within a few days to extend the rami6ca-
tions of his conciliatory policy into Canada
One of the directors Of the condemned Can
ada Revue says that it is the intention of the
Board of Management to prepare memo
rial to the Papal Envoy, who is now in
New York, asking His Grace to take cogni-
zance of what has just transpired between
the promoters of the journal in question
and the spiritual head Of this diocese.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
Age Of the Presidents.

When he is inaugurated next March, Mr..
Cleveland will lack but few days OF being
66 years old, which is precisely the average
age of presidents on their accession. The
Oldest president was William Henry Har-
rison, who was SO; James Buchanan was
62; Taylor, 60; Jackson and Adams, 81;
Monroe, 80; jefferson, Madison and j. @.
Adams, 5S; benjamin Harrison, So; Hayes,
"a; Lincoln, 81 Tyler and Arthur, 81; Polk
and Fillmore, 30; Garfield and Pierce, 40;
Cleveland, 4S, and Grant, the youngest
president, AZ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
ALL THE VOTES TO BE COUNTED.
A CanvassIng Board Skipping Out Won't
Count in Montana.

A CanvassIng Board Skipping Out Won't
Count in Montana
HELENA, Mont, Dec 26.-The fact that
two members of the Canvassing Board Of
Choteau county have skipped out will not
interfere with recount of the votes of that
county, including Box Elder precinct,
which was eliminated before, thereby elect
ing Democrat to the Legislature. The
peremptory writ of mandamus ordering the
recount and the issuance of q certificate to
the candidate having a plurality was ad-
dressed to the Board of Canvassers, the As
SCISSOR, the Sheriff and the County Clerk to
act as members of the Canvassing Board in
the order named.
The canvass is ordered to begin Tuesday,
December q. Two claimants tor the one
seat from Choteau county will, it seems GER
tain, put in an appearance next Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING.
BREAKFAST.

''By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws
which govern the opel ations digestion and nutri-
tion and by careful application Of the fine prop
critics of well-selected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps has pro-
Vided our breakfast tables with delicately favored
beverage which may save us many heavy doctors
bills 1t is by the udcious Of such articles OF
diet that constitution may be gradually built up
until strong enough TO resist every tendency to dis
ease Hundreds of subtle malacies are floating
around us ready to attack wherever there is weak
point. We may escape many a'fatal shaft by keep
ing ourselves well fortified with pure blood and q
properly nourished frame. "-"Ciuu SeTuice Ga
zette.'
Made simply with boiling water milk. Sold
only in halfpound tins, by grocers. labeled thus:
JAMES EPPS CO., Homeopathic Chemists,
ie2S-94-Tus London, England.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
A TEACHERS INSTITUTE
The Pedagogues of WestmoreIandIDiscus
ing School Matters,

ing School Matters.
GREENsBURG, PA, Dec 26-[SpeeidL i
The Thirty-eighth annual session of the
Westmoreland County Institute commenced
in the Opera House here this morning. The
attendance was not so large as expected,
the number being placed at about 500
About the only Instructor of prominence
in attendance is Deputy State Superin-
tendent Houck. Professor Houck received
an enthusiastic reception at the afternoon
session. In the evening Professor Ham,
mers delivered an interesting lecture. The
delightful sleighing and other Christmas at
fractions seems to have drawn the attention
of the people from the teachers' meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
KNIT ZEPHYR GOODS

Chdrens Knit Vassar Hoods just the thing tor cold weather.
they come in black, white navy light blue pink and
garnet, soc.
Chldren's Knit Wool Columbians in all colors 75c
Ladies Knit Zephyr Nubas, in all colors, at 85c
Ladies fine Knit Zephyr La Tosca in all color at ST.
Ladies Knit Zephyr Gondolers in all coors, at sIa5.
Infants White Zephyr Hoods at soc.
Infants extra fine White Zephyr Hoods, 68c
Infants beautiful Silk and Zephyr Knit Hoods, ST.
Ladies Knit Zephyr Fascinators, in all coors, 25c
Ladies Knit Zephyr Fascinators, in all coors, SOC
Ladies Knit Zephyr Fascinators in all coors, CSC
Ladies Knit Zephyr Fasnators large in all coIor $50
Ladies Knit Zephyr Fascinators still finer 81.
Ladies Knit Zephyr Fascinators, in all colors, $I25
Ladies fine beaded Knit Zephyr Fascinators $I3o
Ladies extra heavy Knit Zephyr Fascinators $3.50
Ladies fine beaded Knit Zephyr Fascnato in black
only $1.75.
Infants Knit Zephyr Sacques 25c 5oc 75c 81.
Infants Knit Zephyr Boodes 12Hc 18c 25G 3oc $50 39e
soc.