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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
a Well TrayelcdLetter.

A Rockville man about nine months
ago received letter from his brother,
employed on IL steamship running out of
Bombay, India, asking him to send u
United States So gold piece, which he
wanted to wear us a watch charm. He
obtained the coin, inclosed it between
two pieces of heavy cardboard, put it in a
letter and registered it. The letter
started on its way, and Friday it re.
turned to tho Rockville Office. The en-
velope presented a remarkable appear
ance and is great curiosity, having
Travelled over $1,000 miles. The letter
went to the dead letter Office at3Bombay,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
The Soprano Stood Fire.

A bat got into Unity hall last evening
and kept the audience amused. He made
his appearance when the mandolin club
was giving a selection, and kept hover
ing over the head of one Of the lady
guitarists until a sudden fancy struck it
to read the name of the piano. Then it
waited until the vocalist appeared, when
it tried i'll vain to attract her attention,
and finally it started to explore one of
the pipes in the organ.-Hartford Post.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30

and the coin had disappeared, having
probably Worn its way out of the letter.
The letter went to various points in the
east, as well as England and the con-
tinent. in search of the person to whom
it was addressed. Every stoppage is reg
istercd on the letter, which is covered
with marks and writings in all colors,
The letter was returned by Postmaster
Randall to the man who sent it. and al
though the coin is missing he considers
the letter of more valne than when he
sent it.--Norwich Bulletin.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
Highest all in Leavenng Powe-Laes u S. Govt Report
R@$!A!:'t!! e! Bsti9S BSMdsS7
ABSOLUTELY PURE
John Thomas, Prayer In a Lighthouse


John William Thomas, assistant keep
er of the Wolf Trap Light station, which
succumbcGs to the ice last week. says he
had an experience calculated to quicken
his wits and open his weather eye. Mr..
Thomas was alone at the station. which
is in II feet of water and three miles
from the shore. 1t is not easy to appre
ciate the dreadful forebodings which
filled his mind as day after day he
watched the tlickening ice, conscious as
he was of the great peril which environed
him, his distress signals unnoticed, with
that vastfield of ice expanding III mighty
power against the piles and gathering
additional strength every moment as it
overlapped and piled up against the
doomed structure
To pray i'll such crisis was most
natural thing to do. and pray he did,
long and fcrventlv. and lie feels assured
that his prayers Were answered, for it
was not very long before he deserted in
the distance the smoke of y steamer bat
Ting with the ice. Slowly she proceeded
along until. getting abreast of the sta
ton, she was stopped by TIE thick ice.
Although the steamer was some half mile
out toward the ship channel, the nervy
keeper determined to abandon the station
to its impending fate and make the effort
to reach her. Getting upon the untried
ice he proceeded toward her, waving his
hat 10 attract the attention of those on
board. When within mailing distance,
he cried ont Justify to the officer in COM
mand, and was told to come aboard,
which he did in safety. On leaving the
steamer higher up the bay for the shore
he broke through the ice in eight feet of
water and came near being drowned
Cor. Washington Post.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
A Sun Lake Africa.

The French government has just sold
to Mr. Chefncux the right to refine and
export salt from Lake Assal, one of the
most remarkable sheets of water in the
world. The lake is in the district Of
Obocl, East Africa only few miles
from the head of the bay of Tadjoorah
The gentleman who has purchased the
concession agrees to pay into the colonial
Office the sum of $4,000 year, and if,
during the 80 years that he is to have
the exclusive right to export salt from
Lake Assal, the annual product exceeds
$4,000 tons he is to pay a tax Of 90 cents
for every ton i'll excess. The government
will designate Il part Of the lake where
the natives may secure all the salt they
want without tax or hindrance All
along the edge Of this little lake, which
comprises only lG square miles, is bed
of nearly pure salt about foot in thick
ness.
The water of the lake is so surcharged
with salt that it is impossible to sink in
it. The bottom is apparently bed Of
solid salt The heavy waters lave tho
bases of Jagged and PERCEPTIONS noun
tains which descend to the edge of the
lake, making it almost impossible to
travel around it. Mr.. Chefneux will
probably carry on his work by floating
machinery on the lake and dredging in
the salt bed at its bottom. though on the
west side of the lake an enormous guam
tity of salt is in sight when the lake is at
its lowest level.-New York Sun.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
Protestant ON snto,,,.

Archbishop Satolli's most important
errand has been to settle the heated con-
troversies raging about the school qnes.
ton. He has communicated TO the Cath
olic archbishols an cninently wise and
reasonable pronunciamcnto. 1t distinct
ly acknowledges the educational func-
tons of the state and approves the Amer
ican public schools. In practical effect
this letter makes it permissibi,~ FOR Cath
olic parents to act upon their own iudg-
ment i'll selecting schools for their chill
drcn. 1t merely insists that the parents
and priests should see that Catholic chill
dren have regular religious instruction
outside of school hours if they attend
public schools. The '.Faribault plan" is
fully sanctioned as an alternative. In
cases where parochial schools of as good
quality as the public schools can be af-
forded, and where local circumstances
make it appear that the public schools
are anti-Catholic in their influence and
teaching. the separate system is advised
The archbishop has spoken with full
authority. 1t is great victory for Arch
bishop Ireland and the patriotic Ameri-
can wing of the church Pope Leo and hi,
advisers have evidently mastered the rea!
situation in the United States The holy
see has intervcnel i'll favor of American
Catholic parents, who can no longer be
restrained from sending their children to
the public schools The Catholic church
will be stronger by far when. in the spirit
of Archbishop Satolli's states,nanlike ad-
dress, it accepts the institutions of this
country.-W. I. Stead in Review of Re-
views
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
Timely Advice to n1any,

A writer in The Engineering Magazine
warns us all to determine before going
to the Worlds fair whether we are phys.
ically able to go. In short, consult your
physician and get the benefit of special
examination. The advice is well given,
for there's nothing more exhausting to
body and mind than week or two Of
frantic, i'll considered Sightseeing. III
better not to see the fair and live than
70 see it and die.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
Not n Case of Forcetfulne,,.

wv a &asc oi rOTSetIulHeBs.
Did yon stamp and mail that letter
for me. Henry" she asked
"No. my dear" he replied.
Forgot it. suppose" she suggested
NO, my dear" he replied my in,
tentions We're all right, and my memory
was all right. but you know it was rathe,
bulky"
Yes, | expected that the postage
would be 6 or cents"
And you wanted special delivery
stamp on it too.
Yes"
We'll, sent the Office boy for some
stamps, and he got 1-cent Columbia
stamps. and after had put them and
the special delivery stamp on the letter
it ,sSpked like theatrical advertising
boaFd, and-and"
"And what"
There was no room left for the ad-
dress. III try again tomorrow with .
larger envelope and 2-cent stamps DE
troit Free Press
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
One Thousand Dollars In Que Second.


A break of 50 per share in Distilling
and Cattle Feeding (Whis Ky trusp stock
was the feature of the market in Wall
street.
The lowest price Cs3s) was touched
within three minutes after the opening
The excitement was phenomenal, and
during the first quarter hour dealings
averaged 1000 shares per minute.
In the midst of the tumult one sharp
cared broker heard 1000 shares offered
on his right at 80, and somebody on his
left bidding 40 for a similar amount
Quick as wink he stretched out his
hands in opposite directions, bought the
stock from the one and sold it to the
other, making 81 900 profit in second
New York Herald.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
Collecting Grasses.

James B. Olcott, grass agent at the
Connecticut experiment station at South
Manchester, that state, has been visiting
Mobile recently for the purpose of col
lecting sods of the native grasses. At
the experiment station these grasses are
cultivated and their merits recorded.
This is but a small part of the work done
at the station. but is of value as deciding
what are the grasses that do best in GER
tain climates and soils.-Exchange
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
Phillips Brooks.

Great bishop, greutcr preacher, greatest man;
Thy manhood far out-towercd all church, all
creed,
And made thee servant of all human need.
Beyond one thought of blessing or of ban,
Save of thy Master, whose great lesson ran,
''The great are they who scrvc.' So now, in
deed,
All churches are ono church in loving heed
OF thy great life wrought on thy Nss,er's plan.
AS we stand in The shadow of thy ,SSalh
How petty all tho poor distinctions seem
That would fence Off HE human and divine.
Large was the nttcrancc of Thy living breath
Large as Gods loyel his human hope and dream.
And now humanity, hushed love is thine
Nj. j. Savage
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
Lost His Life For Ret

Count Edward Romero, one of the
wealthiest men in Portugal, recently
lost his life through u bet. He had
wagered 10000 francs that he would
perform feat which was carried out by
lady rider at the circus, which con-
sisted in falling head over heels to the
ground from the horse while it walked
on its hind legs. The horse, however,
fell backward on the count, who died
after several hours of great agony.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
Net Many Prize. Needed,

At an entertainment to be given at
Rich Hill, Nc, prizes are to be offered
to the young man who can thread a
needle in the shortest time and to the
woman who can drive the straightest
nail. The prizes awarded will probably
be few and far between. Philadelphia
Ledger.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30
They Cry For III. Ii,,le On..

Gimme the little old ones" is a re-
quest frequently heard now at the stamp
window at the postotfices. The frs. pov-
city of the new stamps has gone by and
people are willing to 90 on in the old
way.-Boston Transcript.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30

Stage performances of the present day
include many features of degrading
character which any reasonable public
sentiment would condemn as utterly
vicious and demoralizing.-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30

Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit.
Cured at Home In Ten Days BY Adj
nlinistering DIR. Haine>' Golden
Specific.
1t can be given in a glass of beer, a cup
of coffee or tea, or in food, without the
knowledge of the patient. 1t is absolute
ly harmless. and will effect a permanent
and speedy cure, whether the patient is Il
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck.
1t has been given in thousands of cases.
and in every instance a perfect cure has
followed. 1t never fails. The system
once imprcgnated with the specific, it be-
comes an utter impossibility for the Ii
quor appetite to exist. Cures guaranteed.
As page book of particulars free. Ad-
dress the GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co.. lS5 Race
Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30

A newspaper for t:le blind, The Week
ly Summary, printed in Brailie type
and published IL London, has just passed
its 34th number. It has n considerable
circulation, its success being evidenced
bv recent enlargement of the paper.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-30

For u long time suffered With stom-
ach and liver troubles, and could find no
relief until began to nse Ayers Pills. l
took them regularly for few months.
and my health was completely restored"
ID. w. Baine, New Berne, N. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

or the many important duties devolvins
upon Speaker Crisp the people OF Washing
ton are principally interested I'm but one
and tnat Is the selection of the House COM
mittee on the District of Columbia That
organization may do more good and can 40
more damage to local interests than anv
other legislative subdivision and n the w.
nopolistic schemes can only have their wav
1t will be decidedly mischievous during the
Fffty-third Congress. To the District com.
mittee all bills in which this city is esne-
cially concerned are referred and upon the
conclusions reached by two or three mem
bers the whole committee recommends and
the House itself frequently bases its action
For many years it has been about the most
desirable assignment for selfish and con-
scienceless men and although congressional
methods are supposed to be much more pure
than they were in the Pacific Mail and
Credit Mobilier days the difference is in the
absence Of evil appearance rather than the
absence OF evil There are weak and wick
Cd congressman, just as there are weak and
wicked men In all lines OF endeavor and in
tne great rush that is being made for place
on the House District committee it Is more
tnan probable that a few undesirable beings
could without much difficulty be found
Inc promoters Of cheap but rnurdero1s
street car motive powers, representatives Of
the steam railroads, and DELEGATES from
many corporate Influences are clamortne for
Tecosnlsion and using every available scrap
" 0oosocs To pracaoally eompA lhsir ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

pointment This is nothing new. but 1t IL
especially conspicuous now because the COM
petition Is more openly keen than ever be-
fore With or without the knowledge Of the
appointing power railroads have generally
succeeded In securing a majority Of the
committee and. either openly or by insidi-
Gus processes that are not invisible to
everybody. have not only defeated every ef-
fort to bring about much-needed improve
ments. but, without an iota Of compensa-
ton. have presented the trespassers with q
great deal Of valuable public property.
Washington depends. and not vainly. on
Speaker Crisp. He has had much congress
sional experience and must have valuable
store of Information as to many Of his as
sociates. His sturdy honesty and his un-
doubted good judgment is our mainstay in
this matter He viii not knowingly APP
point to membership on the District COM
mittee any man who has no other object
than the increase Of murderously-careles
corporate power and the personal profit
which will come from out such increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

A favorite recreation at this season Of
the year Is a drive in the cool of the even
Ing over the smooth roads Of the mall. The
widespreading forest trees and the magnifi-
cent sweep of lawn are attractive features
of the gracefully winding driveways-suf-
fciently rural to crafty the taste Of q good
many people. Since the bathing beach has
been In operation many Of the riders and
drivers pause near the beach and watch the
bathers disport themselves In the water.
The scene on any fine evening Is pleas
antfy suggestive Of the seashore, but the
establishment of a garbage-burning plant
only q short distance away neutralizes sew
eral Of the agreeable features. The odors
that sweep across the mall lack fragrance
and are entirely out Of harmony with the
pure atmosphere which Is supposed to be
found In the vicinity Of woods and fields
and flowing streams. The necessity for
garbage destruction Is admitted, but there
Is no unanswerable reason why a commend
able sanitary accomplishment should de-
stroy one Of the city's most healthful re-
sorts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

Among the important trusts committed
to Mr.. Cleveland is that Of the care of the
PRESIDENTS health. He is. therefore, dis
charging public duty when he goes away
where he believes he can find the rest and
the saiubrious air that will restore that
health to its usual vigorous condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

Congress will have to fight out the silver
problem all alone, for while at least. The
Presidents departure today for Buzzard's
Bay IS In the nature of a notice that the
Executive has done its duty and the re-
spon sibility now rests with the legislative
branch of the government. 1t also suggests
that the more promptly they discharge
their duties the sooner legislators can seek
as the President has, the refreshnent of
seaside and mountain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

The appointment Of Hon. Jos. H. Outh-
waite to the committee on rules places that
gentleman in a position conspicuous for
its honor and responsibilities. There is
no doubt Of his distinguishing himself with
credit. He combines with personal force
the Intellectual attachments and integrity
which make a man not only a competent
leader but a safe one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

It remains to be seen whether the ex-
ultant note that Is heard from the trolley
manipulators over the establishment of the
obnoxious wire at Gettysburg will resound
in Washington The combine even with its
abundance of money will hardly be vic
torious In this undertaking.: and IL 1t Is. 1t
win be a victory of treachery and shame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
CLOSING OUT SALE
LADIES WASH WA,srs
LAWN. MADRAS. PERCALN
WASH GIT n

LAWN, MADRAS, PERCAIH,
WASH SILK.
We don't intend to carry Q single one over to
next season. True. there are nearly two months
yet for them to be worn, but we don't to
take any rsk-prefer making the reductions now
when they are In demand and sure to 60 You
know how our waists nt-just like they were made
for you. Our entire stock goes In the sale. To
morrow morning with the opening Of the store
1t commences. Here are some of the items:
Irish Lawn Waists. neat patterns. box plated
back and front. Reduced from 81 and S1.25 to
Figured India Lawn Waists, ruined front, col
lar and cufts. Reduced from LIS and $50 to
Plain White India Linon Waists, tucked back
and full front, or plain tucks back and front.
Reduced from lbs and $1.50 to
-76c.--
Light Striped Madras Waists. rundown collar.
turn-back cuffs, runied front. Reduced to
White Waists. fancy colorcd collar and cuffs,
chiffon trout. Reduced from $3.50 and sl.76 to
-$1.25.-
Figured Null House Waists, large bertha ruff
de. Reduced from $3.50 to
-N50.-
Figured Sea Island Lawn Waists, tucked front
and back and around collar. very full sleeves.
Reduced from e to
Fisk, Clark Flasg's celebrated custom made
Madras and Cheviot Waists. fancy belt. Re
duced from 1915 and $4.25 to
-$250.-
(Sd noor. .11th st. bldg.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

From the Louisville Courier-Jourual
The silver extremists, in their Chicago
MANIFESTO. martialed James G. Blaine In
support OF their theories, and yet they con-
against the Bland free-coinage bill in 1878.
because 1t proposed to coin q silver dollar
worth ninety-two cents Who doubts that
MI. Blaine would be today standing with
MI. Carlisle against the unlimited coinage
OF a silver dollar worth but little more than
fifty cents?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
LADIES, MusI1s WA1x1se Snnrs.

We believe these have never been equaled. They
are not the goods you ordinarily get for these
prices The lots are big ones-rsht from the fac
tory. Had to be 30 to get them At Q price-such Q
price that We could sell them as we are going to-
Good Quality Muslin Walking Skirts, with deep
cambria runae. small tucks at bottom. cluster Of
tucks above.
Good Quality Muslin Walking Skirts, deep hem
stitched cambria rufae, cluster Of tucks shove.
TO-
Extra Quality Muslin Walking Skirts, double
hem to insure good wear rufne Of hemstitched en-
broidery. cluster Of tucks above.
49,
Extra Quality Muslin walking Skirts rufds Of
embroidery Several patterns). two clusters Of
tucks above.
Cd door. 10th It blds)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

"old Hutch" Is said to have made $50. 900
in a lard deal In Chicago. II he keeps on
at this rate. he may get together enough to
run his corner grocery in New York for q
few months more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
He wau Outdone.

Say. mister" said the stranger who was
Inspecting the prehistoric animal depart
ment of the museum, who drawed them
pictures?'
Prof. Slimson."
did he imagine he saw 'emr'
I'm a certain sense I suppose you might
say So"
After q silence, he resumed reluctantly.
We'll; 1 must confess that he's seen
some that's bran new to me. An I've
been to a 'nebriate asylum three times"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

Theodore Thomas is q great musician,
but he appears to be deficient In the genius
which adapts itself to conditions. He
should not have tried to be bigger than
the worlds fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

A Chinaman has been deported from San
Francisco under the Geary act. He doubt
less feels deeply grateful to a law that pays
his passage when he gets ready to go home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
The Course for Colorado.

From the Chicago Tribune.
There Is no disposition to rejoice at the in
austria! depression in Colorado. 1t con-
Germs the whole country. But Colorado Is
a great agricultural state. If 1t will produce
more vegetables and fewer Gov. Waites II
again. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

The stress Of financial conditions Is not
sufficient to distract DR.. Parkhurst's at
tention from social conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

From the Philadelphia Times.
There Is every prospect that the elimina-
ton of cheap silver from our financial sys-
TEN will set the wheels Of Industry again In
motion, even in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

A meteor as big as barrel has appeared
at Savannah. Ga. This fact will do much
to allay the regret that Is felt over the abb
sence Of the Maidstone as big as a hens egg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
Getting Overcrowded.

From the Pittsbury Dispatch
1t Is now stated in Ohio that Senator
Brtce pulled Mr.. Ritchie out Of the suberns-
quite large enough to contain Senator ana
9 governor at the same time provided the
democrats should win in the coming fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11

It Is hardly fair to let the financial situa-
ton wait for relief until the silver people
get through Quarreling among themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
SHOOTING STARS.
His Preparation.

The introduction Of the trolley IL likely
to be a severe shock to any community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
A Feeble Rival.

From the New York Recorder.
The folding bed seems to be trying to beat
the trolley record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
$s.&. &o.eo.

Lightweight Dress Trunk. heavy duck cover
hardwood stats, brass clamps leather binding.
sheet iron bottom, heavy strap hinges, best ..Ex.
eelsior" lock and lock bolts linen lining deep Get.
up tray and extra dress tray. every part strongly
riveted.