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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

d. frozen world all about her, she
mxdeT hearty though simple prepare
ton for festivity. 5s s d
ThssJJ spent, she says, a day in deco
rating the interior of their Arctic home
for the Christmas and New Year f%estivi-
ties. In the larger of the two rooms
the ceiling was draped with red mos
quito netting. Wire ca%ndelabra and
candleholders were placed in all the
orner and along the walls. Two large
United States flags were crossed at me
u OF the room, n a silk sledge flag
was out up on the opposite corner.
l gave the boys new cretonne for cur
talns for their hunks, and we decorated
the photographs of our dear ones at
hoine with red, white and blue ribbons.
we spent the evening in playing
games and chatting, and at midnight
MI. Peary and I retired to our room to
open some letters, boxes and parcels
given us by kind friends, and marked:
II be opened Christmas eve at mid
night"
On Christmas day we had what we
considered the %jolliest Christmas din
ner eVer eaten in the Arctic regions,
n then we invited our faithful natives
70 a dinner cooked by us and served at
our table, with our dishes. I thought it
would be as much fun for us to see them
eat with knife, fork and spoon as it
would be for them to do it.
After our meal had been cleared
away the table was set again, and the
Eskimos were called in. We had nick
names for all of them, and it was the
Villain" who was put at the head of
the table, and told that he must serve
the company just as he had seen Mr..
Peary serve us.
The daisy" took my place at the foot
of the table, and her duty was to pour
the tea. The Young Husband" and
misfortune" sat on one side, while
"Tiresome" and the white Man. sat
opposite.
1t was amusing to see these queer
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
Merry Christmas.

Christmas ought to be the merries'
day4of the year. From the busy man t
tbealittle child, let the cheerful greet.
ing, Merry Christmas" ring out gladly
to all. Christmas is the time when
after weeks Of expectancy, Santa Claus
appears; to the dear children. The time
has come for the hanging up of stock.
ings, and, many bright eyes will lool
on4Christmas morn up the chimney fol
ia glimpse Of Santa Claus and his eight
tiny reindeer" The days will COM
when belief in the beautiful myth q
Santa Claus will disappear, but let il
last SO long as it can and gladden. tn,
hearts of happy childhood
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
Tabby's Christmas.

1t was early Christmas morning, and
the streets were empty. A boy with {
big turkey knocked at the kitchen door
OF a large, pleasant house, and while
he was talking with the cook, cold
homeless little Tabby Tiptoes slipped il
between his heels SO softly that nobody
saw her. "Good!' she thought. "NoN
| can get warm!"
She patted lightly upstairs on her lit.
tie velvet paws, and found herself in {
snug and coy room. A bright Ere
snapped in the crate, and beside it hung
a small stocking, crammed full from
top to toe.
Tabby was so pleased with her warn
quarters that she turned a somersaul
on the soft rug. Then she played thai
the toe of the stocking was a mouse
She caught it with her sharp claws, anc
gave it a little pull.
But the stocking was overloaded al
ready, midtown it came on the hearth
The checkers and domiEoes and sugar
plums rolled to every-side.
Poor Tabby just had time to hide il
the empty stocking before Neddy
rushed into the room.
Why mammal he called, "sants
Claus must have dropped my stocking!!'
Then he put his hand into it. "A livt
kitten!' he shouted again. ooh, how
did Santa Claus know! That was JUS
what / Wanted!"
And indeed, Of all his pretty presents
Neddy liked little pussy best.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

We Have Copied tho Customs q Non
Christian 0bnatriSa al

1A3E SS$A4
Christian GbnnffiSA
Among the votarfes Of the early
Druids there was asuperstition that
the houses should be decorated with
eyergreens in December, in order that
the Sylvan spirits might enter them
and thus be kept free from the blast
of the cold North wind and the frost,
until a milder season renew the foliage
of their usual hahnts. The Christmas
tree is really from Egypt, where the
palm tree puts forth a branch every
month, and where a spray of this tree
with twelve shoots on it, was used in
Egypt at the time OF. the Winter sol
stice, as a symbol Of the year COM
pleted.
Who does not know the poem be-
ginning
The mistletoe hung in the castle hall,
The holly branch shone ON the old oak
wall.
Years ago over every mans door in
England hung a sprig of mistletoe at
this season. There still hovers a mys-
tic charm about the mistletoe, and
many a girl now, with a thrill of ex-
pectancy, places a branch of it under
the chandelier or over the door. Ac-
cording to a former belief, when a
girl is caught and kissed under a
mistletoe a berry must be picked off
with each kiss, and when the berries
have all been plucked the privilege
ceases.
Among the ancient Britons the
mistletoe that grows on the oak tree
was the kind held in favor. Because OF
it's heather origin it is not used often
referred to by Washington Irving in his
"Bracebridge Hail." where he has the
learned parson rebuke the unlearned
clerk for this very thing.
In Germany and Scandinavia the
holly OR holy tree is called Christ's
thorn, because it puts forth it's berries
at Christmas time, and therefore is es.
pecially fitted for church decorations
With it's glossy, dark leaves and bright
red berries, it is an attractive decora-
ton for the house.
The Jews used to decorate at their
Feast of T~abernacles with evergreens
and flowers.
The laurel was used at the earliest
times of the Romans as a decoration for
all joyful occasions, and is signifcan,
Of peace and victory.
In some places it is customary to
throw branches of laurel on the Christ
mas fire and watch for omens while the
leaves curl and crackle in the heat and
flame.
The evergreen tree is a symbol used
as the Revival Of Nature, which as.
Economically signifies the return of the
Sun. Hung with lights and offerings
the tree has for centuries been one OF
the principal characteristics of Christ,
mastide.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Senator Jones of Arkansas announces
that he is a candidate for reelection.
Captain j. A. Robins, whoswas in
jured in the church fire at Little Rock
is dead.
Utah's Constitution has been pre-
sented to President Cleveland for his
approval.
jeff kaufman, who nearly murdered
Thomas Craigg at Ethel, Mo-, wa
captured.
William Reed, a l4-year-old Ten
nessee boy was convicted of criminal
assault.
The situation on the island of Crete
between the Turks and Christians has
become serious. - s&
KING Prempeh of Ashantee whipped
a tribe that refused to support him
against the British.
Tom O'Rouke is anxious to match
Walcott against Lavigne for light
weight championship.
Captain E. j. Comeaux was stabbed
in the abdomen by Engineer j. w.
Roberts at New Orleans.
Editor Hearsey a%pologized to Con-
gresham Boatner. and there will be
no duel fought at New Orleans.
Mrs. McCelland Richardson. sister
in-law OF General Cassius NJ. Clay, was
burned to death at Valley View, KY.
Secretary Olney is said to have sent
another letter to England denying
English claims to Venezuelan terri
tory.
Congressman Hall is trying TO pro-
cure q pardon for DR.. Williams of
Clifton, Mo, convicted OF illegally
selling whisky.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
Tailors Locked Out

New YORK, Dec. ls.--Last night
about $4,000 tailors in this city, Brook
lyn and Jersey City, We're locked out.
There r 1875 shops in the Employers
Association, and of this number
eighty-three have posted the. new
card, and the rest are expected to
follow within a few days. Twenty
thousand workmen may be involved,
for that is the number controlled by
the Brotherhood of Tailors in the
three cities named.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
%SFSs%t1F5 3N4A IN5SSs2sgAsS2x
BADFOR MRS hEARNE
aSes5dne TSstimp4ny Given tainst He
z@*g At the Trial.

At the Trial.
BowLINa GREEN, Mo. Dec. 1a.-Six
years ago to-day DR.. J. G. Hearne and
Mrs. Fannie G. Stillwell were married.
To-day Dr.. Hearne's trial for the MUIR
der OF the man whose widow he mar
ried is in full progress.
Z. 3. Morris, editor and publisher
of the Hannibal Conrier-Post, testified
that soon after the murder DIR. Hearne
came to his Office and asked him to
not refer in his paper to an article
that had been published in q Chicago
newspaper, connecting his name and
that of Mrs. Stilwell with the murder.
Suppose | did kill Amos j. Stilwell!
by let them prove it, Hearne said.
John Stillwell was recalled and tes-
titled that on the day of the funeral OF
was in an upstairs room with the
widow, went to the head of the stair
way and told them to hurry up with
the funeral I'M move the body out. be-
cause the widow was getting uncon-
trollnble.
The sensation of the forenoon ses-
sion came when James A. Abbey, a
colored man who had lived in Hanni-
bal since 1864 and had been on the city
police force and on the railway detec-
tive force, testified that within a week
of the murder Nh. Wood, a Pinkerton
detective. who had been engaged by
Mrs. Stillwell to work on the case,
hired him to help search the Stillwell
premises. On Monday, a week after
the murder, the two went to the Still
well house and began the search. In a
vault in the back yard they found
pieces of Sheets pair of mems drawers
covered with blood and a woman's
night gown of heavy cotton flannel
with splotches Of blood in front and
the left arm from the shoulder to the
wrist gummed with blood. Wood told
him to put the night gown and the
rags back into the vault and say
nothing about it, and that was done.
Later the vault was drained and
filled up.
Late yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Dick
Stillwell said that she had often heard
Mrs. Stillwell say that she wished she
had a young husband. The widow
was gay and light hearted after the
murder, whenever DR.. Hearne was
not with her, but as soon as he
would come to the house to see her
she would have a fit and then
everyone else would have to leave the
room. DR.. Hearne was with the widow
almost constantly after the murder
and within a week of it the witness
found the doctor and the widow
locked together in a bed room. DR..
Hearne said then to the witness that
he intended to propose marriage to
the widow as soon as the proper time
had expired.
After a hot fight all evidence relat-
ing to the divorce and hasty remar-
rage of DIR. and Mrs. Hearne was
ruled out. The State announced to
the court at 3:45 o'clock that it's direct
evidence was all in. The lawyers for
the defense then asked for time to
hold a consultation, which was
granted.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
Never Towards the North.

The Japanese never sleep with the
head toward the north. This is be-
cause the dead, in Japan, are always
buried with the head in that position
In the sleeping rooms of private
houses, and of hotels, wen a diagram
of the points of the compass is posted
upon the ceiling for the convenience
of guests.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
!. nisastrou. Failnre,

We can mention no failure more disastrous
than that Of physical energy. 1t involves the
partial suspension of the digestive and assimi-
lative processes, and entails the retirement
from business of the liver and kidneys. Only
ach Bitters can the restoration Of it's former
vigorous status be hoped for. When this aid
has been secured, a resumption of activity in
the stomach, liver and bowels may be relied
upon. The Bitters conquers malaria and kid
new tr0uh1eS H1& H6NFgas e&7y 80
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
Invents a Pocket Typewriter.

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Dec. 1s.-A resident
Of this city has secured a patent on a
pocket typewriter, no larger than q
watch, on which a speed can be at
tanned much faster than a person can
write by hand A local stock COM
pany is being formed to manufacture
the new machine and place it on the
market.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
The Pilgrim.

(Holiday Number.) Full Of bright
sketches-prose, poetry and illustra-
tions-by bright writer's and artists.
Entirely original, newande entertaining.
Mailed free to any address on receipt
Of six (6) cents in postage stamps.
Write to Geo. III. Heafford, Publisher,
415 Old Colony building, Chicago, Ill.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
The Fate of a Gift.

On Christmas morning I gave her,
With a reckless impulse, my heart.
The gift had a loving SAVIOR,
And she took it in kindly part.
But it was a present and, therefore,
I'm afraid it lies On the shelf;
1t was something she didn't care for,
And something I wanted myself.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
Curiosities OF the Divorce statistics.

Of the 32S. TIC divorces granted in
the United States for twenty years,
21G,1T6, or 6s.s per cent-of the whole,
were granted to wives on their petit
tions for divorce from their husbands,
while only 1 1856, or 34.2 per cent of
the whole, were granted husbands
for alleged fault of their wives.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

THE MOST SIMPLE AMI SAFE REMEDY for 9
Cough and Throat Trouble is BROWNS BRoN
CH1AL TRoCHEs.' They possess real merit
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
i'm ARCTIC REGIONS.
A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AMID
ICE AND SNOW.
How the Menabers OF ,the Peary Expedl-
ton Passed the Day-Teachins the
Eskimos American Mapners-Loath to
Quilt the Dinaer Table.

RS. PEARY, who
spent SO many te-
'dious months with
her husband IN the
Arctic regions, was
determined that the
holidays should not
pass her by unno-
ticed;; n d so ,
though she was liv-
ing in the most
primitive fashion,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
Apache Chief Eskim;nzin Dead.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-The Bureau
of Indian Affairs was notified to-day
of the death of Eskiminzin, n of the
most noted chiefs Of the Apaches at
the San Carlos Reservation, Ariz.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

The Lady-Is this novel a fit one for my
daughter to read? The Salesman don't
know. I'm not acquainted with youl
daughter.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

~ 49, s&s &
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the ,sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
,ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial IN its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent Qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
! Syrup of Figs is for sale in So
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, cal.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. new Y0ax, M
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

Hegeman's Ca mInor Ice with GlycerIne.
Chilblains. Piles. &c. CO. Clark Co, New Haven, Ct.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

-FITS-AllF Fits stopped free by DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve RestOrer. No Fits after the first day's use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and s. trial bottle freet,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A
No. / Asthma medicine. w. R. VIII
LAMs, Antioch, Ills, April11, 1894.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

There is a movement in England to nave
public school children taught to swim.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

Gluck was a hearty eater, preferring the
pastry to any other part of the dinner.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

Bach never took anything for breakfast
but a bit of bread and a cup Of coffee. "
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

Massinger enjoyed veal chops, Dreaded
with plenty OF butter, and a glass Of ale.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27
A Christmas Menu.

What folly it is to, pray, GIVE US our
daily bread" if we have deyoured wild
ows' houses, and go to church with the
cash in our pocket.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

ooh. give us a rest 81 have no rest:
my wife is a budding Politician
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

"Hanson's Magic Corn sa1ve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for it. Price is cents.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

IT the Baby is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and well-tlied remedy Mrs.
WMsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

1T was amusing to see these queer
looking creatures"
looking creatures, dressed entirely in
the skins Of animals, seated at the
table, and trying to act like civilized
people. Both the Villain and the Daisy
did their parts well.
One incident was especially funny.
The White Man, seeing a n~ice-looking
piece of meat in the stew, reached
across the table and ~endeavored to pick
it out of the dish with his fork. He
was Immediately reproved by the Vii
lain, who made him pass his mess pan
to him, and then helped him to- what he
thought he ought to have, reserving,
however, the choice piece for himself.
THEN chartered and laughed and
seemed AEoo enjoy themselves very much.
Boil VA lad their babies in the
hood ~ Efafa1 backs. but this did not
h~indz@them in the least. Although at
times the noise was great the little ones
slept through it all. The Daisy
watched the cups very carefully, and as
soon as she spied an empty one, she
would say:
"Etudo cafee? Nahme? sCafee peeuk.""
more coffee? MOP? The coffee is good.)
Finally at ten O'clock the big lamp
was put out, and We told them it was
time to go to sleep, and that they must
20 home, which they reluctantly did.
A Christmas Menu.
Oyster Soup.
Chicken Pie. RoastaTurkey.
CranberryeSauce.s
Celery. Cold Slaw.
Mashed Potatoes and Turnips.
Boiled Squash. Baked Sweet Potatoes.
Mince Pie. Pumpkin Pie.
Squash Pie #a
Oranges. Cheese. Nuts. Raisins.
Apples and Cider.
What folly it is to, pray, GIVE us our
daily bread" if we have deyoured Wild
ows' houses, and go to church with the
cash in our pocket.
The only wholesome bread for us Is
that we take from Gods hand as his
gift.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-12-27

The only wholesome bread for us Is
that we take from Gods hand as his
gift.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-03-14

FoR some time certain newspapers have
been declaring that the treasury will be
19oted and that the era of extravaganza
was ushered in with the retirement of
Mr.. Pattison from the gubernatOrial
chair aud the accession of Gen. Hastings.
sSomeOf the chief instances cited by them
1n support Of this sort OF talk are shown
20 be in reality very different from what
has been alleged concerning them. In
one case the Increase was recommended
by Gov. Pattison's sppointee, In another
there is no real increase, different fund
only being provided to be drawn upon,
while in q third there is an actual decrease
ot expenditure contemplated. Gov, Hast
dnRs has already taken occasion to make
5t very clear what the state revenues for
the next two years are likely TO be and to
indicate that all extrAvagancss win be
2runed by him. That work will In the
sirst place be done very carefully by the
different committees, who will know very
nearly how close they must cut their
appropriation cloth, so to speak. Every
IeRisl stige body is asked to appropriate
an immense amount of money beyond
gts capacity TO fulfill the demand and our
present state body is no exception. When
Its work is finished it will be found that
che wild screeds as to its intentions have
been but the baseless fabric of dream
evolved from superpartisan minds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-03-14

"It has made me sound and we'll. can
work all day and not get tired. My heart
disease is entirely cured, and my nerves
are strong and under perfect control.
81 feel 1t my duty to tell suffering hu-
manity what DR.. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy has done for me, and
what it will surely do for, them. am
thankful that DR.. Greene has given such
valuable medicine to suffering world"
If you would be well and strong, with
vigorous nerves full Of the vim and
energy of youth use Dr. Greene's Ner
vura blood and nerve remedy. At this
season of the year you should take it, by
all means, as it is the best spring tonic
and invigorator you can possibly use.
1t is not patent medicine, but the pre-
scription of the most successful living
specialist in curing nervous and chronic
diseases, DR.. Greene, of 80 West 14th St.,
New York City, He has the largest prac-
tice in the world, and this grand medical
discovery is the result of his vast ex-
perienee. The great reputation of DR..
Greene is a guarantee that this medicine
will cure, and the fact that he can be con
suited by any one at any time, free OF
charge, personally or by letter, gives alb
solute assurance of the beneficial action
of this wonderful medicine.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-03-14

HAvERHILL, Mass, March 14.-Walter
Scott Hale, of Hayerhill, confirms the re-
port that Thomas Gilroy, Jr., of New
York. son of ex-Mayor Gilroy, and Hale's
brother-in-law had, as the result of vio-
lent quarrel in the cafe of the Parker
House, challenged Hale to fight a duel,
and the challenge was accepted. The
quarrel arose through personal charges
and counter charges resulting from young
Hales endeavor to have his mother re-
moved as his guardian. Hale accepted the
challenge, but declared that he would
fight nowhere but in the vicinity of Bos-
ton. Gilroy refuses to meet Hale except
in New York. Hale states that he is pre-
pared to fight at any time, but not within
100 miles of New York.