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The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live bct- ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the worlds best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in ths remedy, Syrup of Figs
 It's excellence is due to It's presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of perfect lax- etiye efectually cleansing tbe systemf dispelling colds, headaches and levers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid noys, Liver and Bowels without weak sning them and 1t is perfectly free from every objectionable substance.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in 50c and s1 bottles, but 1t is man. ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., only, whose name IS printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being we'll informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20
BEAR THIS THIS IN MIND.
The Value of the Silver Dollar in Mexico
 Prices of Products.

Honest voters who are keeping an eye on the ins and outs of the fnan- oial discussSion would do well to bear in mind the bottom facts that the Mexican dollar will buy as much in Mexico as the gold dollar will buy in the United States, and that the same Mexican dol lar will buy more wheat and cotton in the United States than the gold dollar would buy in 1873. 5e have said a hundred times before, the whole controversy hinges on prices. The producer, who deals in the products of his labor, wants these products to buy as many debt-paying dollars as possible The men who deal exclusively in money want their dol lars to buy as much of the products of human labor as possible. On the one hand the prodHeer is interested in making his products more valuable. On the other the money dealer is in- terested in making his dollars more valuable. This is all that there is in the whole discussion. The force of the argument is with the producer, for whatever enhances the value or price of his products puts more money in circulation and gives an impetus to all business and to all industrial enter prises Atlanta Constitution.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20
Then and Now.

Before 1873 both gold and silver could be carried to the mint for coinage into money. Now only gold enjoys this privilege. Silver men demand that silver be restored to the right to be coined that it had before 1873, and on the same terms-nothing more, noth- ing less. That is the financial question now before the country. - Augusta
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Don't Drag Yonr Fnat.

Many men do because ths nerve centers weakened by the long-contiuued use of to- bacco, become so affected that they are weak tired, lifeless, llstless, etc. All thls eau be quit and gain manhood, nerve power, and enjoy vigorously the good things of life. Take No-To-Bac. Guaranteed to cure or money refunded by Druggists everywhere Book free. The Sterling Remedy Co.,, New York City or Chicago.
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A theatrical manager had consid- erable trouble with his star actor, who was constantly meeting with accidents or falling sick. One day, as the story goes, the star was hurt in boiler ex- plosion When the manager heard of it he remarked to his agent; II am sick of this sort of thing. Advertise him, as usual, and add that we intend bringing out a new piece, In which the great star, Mr D., will appear in several parts Truth.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20
Small Fry SwIndIers.

Some of tine mesnesk of these are they who seek to trade upon and make capital out of the reputation of the greatest of American toncs, Hestetters Stomach Bitters, by im- itating its outward guise Reputable drug glsts, however, will never foist upon you as genuine spurious limitations of or substitute for this sovereign remedy formalara, fheu- matism, dyspepsia, constipation, liver com. plaint and nervousness. Demand, and if the dealer be honest, you will get the genuine article.
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Must Collide.

A southern exchange thinks that the arguments of the gold standard editors and speakers are very inconsistent with each other. They are like trains going in opposite directions, under full head of steam, on the same track Their arguments on one line answer their arguments on another line.
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-"Did you see the president when you were in Washington, Jibwsy?" ''Yes. Was he offish, as he is said to be?" We'll must say he recalled to my mind the fact that Washington is known as the city of magnificent dis tances. ."-Harper's Bazar.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20

A census of centenarians recently taken in France gives 218 persons ot 100 or over, 147 of them women and 66 men. The oldest was woman who had just died at village of the de- partment of Haute Garonne. Nearly all the centenarians belonged to the lowest ranks In life.
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Briefly stated.

The fall in prices of the products of labor double the amount of every debt that you owe. Ii takes just twice as many pounds of cotton to pay a dent under the gold standard, as it did when silver was being coined. Is any more argument needed?-Statesbo ough lGa.l Star
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20
NOVEL go nDINe-Aousss.

New York Institu Iens Where Flowers Are
 e rei For.
 Boarding hot & for plants are a novel instituti ns designed for the housing of plai N for families who close mp their ci houses for several months during ne summer. Every woman who lo' M flowers is at her wits end to dew Ca means of having her plants cared Or when she is away In the case of large and valuable collection this D, semes a serious mat ter
 Often m the ST ID 2 and summer any one passing i M st's may see in his window strip d painted glass, or some other sign, bearing the words: Boarding7 Huus' fer Plants, fifty cents apiece. X few 1.-the establishments offer aceommods ions for twenty-five s cents. This prh ,, covers months board and lodgir For single potted plant
 None of these ,oarding-houses seek winter patronag as the florist would hardly be paid tp lis trouble in caring for other people pants, since at that ! time they woul occupy hot-house space which co be turned by the proprietor to gre r advantage in rais- <. ing flowers of hi okyn. Then. too. in winter It IS the tom of the florist to put in a stock of hot-house plants for safe, tbat being he time when most flower fanciers Mink of increasing their collections Ind naturally the profits on sales is 0fger than could be expected from ths W frail boarders that require nnusualv MchfulneSs on chilly days. in summe 8however, the rate of board is an a Ale return for the small outlay of 0ne and attention, s when plants need 8 ly such trifing at -s tentlon as being Wplied with water.
 Sometimes 1t Wpens, the men in the business say 4hat the caretaker finds that the soil which ono of his ooarders stands oted has become im- poverished. In sl eh a case he imme- diately sets to wo to repot the plant All such bits of essary care are un- dertaken without 5xtra charge, being eovereG by the 4Pular board bill There Is also a b waose duty con. sists in walking | And down among the boarders and ing that they are not molested by D s-N r. World
 sticky H Paper.
 In two ounces Mw linseed oil dis solve, by means 1 gentle heat, sis s<sssnaae If ssfsssss4a xd rasin and ,vbio
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20
When Prosperity win Come.

Prosperity for all the people of our country will come when the silver mines are filled with busy miners, and the hints opened to fires coinage, says 1n exchange.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20

IN popping the question he did prefer To do it In manner firm and steadyg He did not go on his knees to her For she was on his knees already.
 Life.
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q OFTEN endeavor to encourage young writer's said the editor, "by accepting stun that is utterly unavuilabIen But isn't that rother expensivelp "Oh no. We pay on publication. .'-Harper's Bazar.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20

GRANT-'Can 1t be possible that Flaw kins is in love with that fat girl2 Why, she weighs 300 at least" Hobbs-"No, don't believe he's in love; he's just infatuated. "-s Boston Courier.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20

IF my cook could ride cycle She would make 6 record neat For, to judge her by her dinners, She's a scorcher hard to beat
 Truth.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20

I AM entirely cured of hemorrhage of lungs by Piso's Cure for Consumption.- LOUISA LINDAMAN, Bethany, Mo, Jan. 5, '94.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20

The increase of wealth in this country proportioned to population was greatest between 1850 and 1s80
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Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally Price 75e.

M1srREss-"HaYe you stranger down there, Bridgetr Brdget-''N' mum; It's Con Callahanj sure, Ol knew him in tn ould counthry f'-Puck.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-20
HE MARKETS.

WHAT was real estate worth in Sodomi- WaYland.
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AMONG the latest curiositles is a wet stone to sharpen the waters edge
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be traced by the lines in the woman's face. Dull eyes, the ssilow or wrinkled face and those feelings of weakness have their rise ill the Arrangements and irregularities peculiar to women. The functional de Iangements, painful disorders, and chronic weaknesses of women, can be cured with Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription For the young girl just entering womanhood, for the mother and those about to become mothers, and later in the change of life, !" the Prescription D is just what they need i; 1t aids nature in preparing the system for these events It's medicine prescribed for thirty years, by Dr. R. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y.
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XJOMEN'SFACES

like flowers, fade and wither with time the bloom of the rose
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 cheeks. The nerv- ous strain caused by 7 the ailments and , pains peculiar to the
 sex, and the labor
 and worry of rearing
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sticky Paper.

FTfif tttt two ounces or D0neVj SUI
 Il together. piece of thick twine s---es1pped in this gum and suspended from the chandelier will soon be GOV. cred with victims, or it may be spread, by means of stiff brush, on sheets of grease.proof paper and placed about where it is most needed To use this most successfully, it is well to darken all the windows except one and put q piece of the fly paper on a plate close ssassssshy the light The utmost care should ' = .alsen that this paper is not left around in the uarM-s7r> where the do. - mestic animals can 3t to it. The house cat seems to ha, SAn affinity for ! hy-paper, and it is uncommon to find pussy with one dde of her coat thoroughly gummed Hh the uncom. .s compound. Articles soiled tth 1t may be cleane kNith benzine or aohol, but it takes De and patience.
 pussy's case it is 6uite as well to lst a little flour or Born starch over ehe sticky spots, the. R when they are dry, cut them out ath the scissors She will not taHe M Gy to the clean. ing process, which A long and tedi. gus one.-M Leo Mr.
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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30

Paliating crime and condoning
with criminals of the worst kind had
an awful sequence in the proud state
of Illinois last Friday. In Vermillion
county two young toughs raped Il
young girl. A mob Of infuriated
farmers, friends and neighbors Of the
girl, headed by her father, broke into
jail, took the two men out and hung
them. Officers pleaded with the mob,
and the circuit Judge appealed to
them to allow the law to take its
course, promising full justice. Their
reply was that they knew a court
and jury would meet out Justice, but
that Gov. Altgeld would pardon
them as he had done with Others. 1t
was sorry day for Illinois when her
slums elected such a man.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30
COLONEL AND MAJOR.

Copyright, 1895. by American Press Associa-
ton.
The colonel and the major sat on the
hotel piazza playing oribbage.
The soft, balmy spring breeze now
and then bore to their hearing the bla-
tant fanfare of trumpets or the roll of
drums Everywhere their eyes were sa-
luted by the tluttering folds of the stars
and stripes. Occasionally they stopped
in their game to look at pretty little girls
walking by, dressed in white, their tiny
arms filled with wreaths and bouquets,
or at the wagons rolling in from the
country laden with men and women,
Fastening to attend the services which
were to be held in the quiet village
graveyard on the hill yonder, where
many dead heroes slept
1t was an ideal Memorial day. The
sky was clear as crystal and blue as
sapphires. Here and there it was loving
ly kissed by soft, fieecy clouds Birds
were pouring forth showers of melody
from the trees, gay i'll their young spring
livery.
The little town at the foot Of the
mountains, lying purple in the soft,
swimming sunlight, had taken on an air
of almost joyous festivity. The cheerful
voices, the flowers. the white dresses,
the flags and bunting conspired to rem
der the scene one moro like fete than a
remembrance. Only the solemn roll of
the drums at distance reminded the
two old warriors looking on at tho pag-
cant what the day meant.
The colonel rose and walked to the
end of the piazza and leaning against one
of the pillars stood there in thoughtful
silence. The colonel limped little
when he walked. He had carried bull
let in his thigh since Gettysburg.
The major, turning in his chair, re-
garded his friend. The light, striking
his fine old face, showed the ragged
scar Of saber cut he got at Fredericks-
burg. The two manned old fellows had
not known each other LONG. Both bad
drifted to this little mountain resort 20
drink the waters, famous for their medic.
inal properties. They had met in the
hotel, struck up friendship, walked,
talked and played cribbage together.
Though both had fought in the civil
war, they tacitly tabooed the subject,
for the colonel had fought like devil
on the northern side. and the major had
fought like a tiger on the side Of the lost
But now the chords Of memory were
strangely stirred. Up through the dark
fir trees guarding the cemetery there
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30

The Huronite's fifteen years of ser
vice sets well. 1t is wise, patriotic
and conservative strong in cOnvic-
tons, yet moderate and respectful to
others who differ with it. The pa
thence and moderation acquired by
ripe years of experience as displayed
by the Huronite, the old Yankton
Press and the Sioux Falls Press is q
matter worthy of study by younger
members of the craft with whom the
headlonG rush has not yet been
Slowed to a quieter pace"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30

ther man nor devil, who led wherever
hope was most forlorn, who was always
where the fight was hottest, who fell at
last, jest on his lips, struck to the
heart by southern bullet A southern
er, too, by birth and education, but who
broke away from tradition and environ
ment and drew his sword in defense Of
his country's flag.
81 remember, now, his wife was q
northern girl. Dennison used to talk of
his home up in the Alleghanies. And it
was here? And his grave is over there?"
The colonel strained his eyes toward the
graveyard. Just as soon as the crowd
gets away will 60 over and find it and
put few flowers ON it. Brave boy,
brave fellow. ! am so glad Tom wrote
me-"
Meantime the major had passed
through whirlwind of passion and
sorrow alone in his room What right
had this insolont, triumphant northern
or to stir him so? Why disturb those
depths in his bruised, aching old heart?
Over and over the southerner lived the
past, with its dreams of glory, its futile
struggles, its cruel disappointments
Again he saw the idol of his boyish
dreams, as, vanquished, beaten, but still
heroic, he handed his conquered sword to
the victor. Again he saw his home de-
stroyed, himself poor, forced to accept
mental position, drifting about bat
tered old wreck on the sea of life, until
he had fallen in with this man. whom he
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30

mddonly rolled the strain of an old
army song, stirring in its measure, pa
thetlc In its melody,
"Oh wrap the flag around me, boys;
TO die were far more sweet,
With freedoms banner DER me, boys,
To be my winding sheet.
The colonel gently beat time on tho
railing with his long, lean hand. His
eyes grew retrospective How it all
comes back" he murmured half aloud
- can see the waUchtires, the long rows
OF tents gliatening in the moonlight. the
suuadrons wheeling down the hill, the
artillery massing in the valley, the sig
nal rockets piercing the sky. | can hear
the huglo"--
He broke off suddenly. The major
had risen and was facing him, his dark
eyes blazing, his face white and drawn.
Don't bring it up colonel, he said
hoarscly. Il can't tell you how it makes
me feel. Do you suppose that /, too, do
not go back TO those days, to all suf-
fcred then and since? / have repressed
my emotions for years. But the volcano
is here, touching his breast. Il do not
wish it to break forth. "
Its a great idea, " replied the colo
mel testify, eff cannot speak of a night
scene in the late war without your fetch
ing me up so roundly. did not dream
=. n-,; > - = tomOer, sir.
"My temper is as even as yours, s., y
retorted the major, "but can't you see it
is hard enough for me to witness these
scenes today without having the whole
CHASTITY panorama again unfolded before
me by your thoughtlessness, sir?''
The colonel lost his head. ''Damme,
he cried, you rebels never like to hear
anything for your good!'
u beg your pardon, sir, said the
major with ominous calmness, "did you
apply that term to me?"
81 did.
IL am not rebel, SIR" choked the
major. 81 fought for a hopeless-a sub
lime-cause. But now | support the
same flag you fought under Remember
thatl After this, of course, we will not
have the honor of each others acquaint-
ance," and with naughty bow the
major walked into the hotel.
The colonel thumped his cane on the
floor of the piazza His face flushed.
"Devilish hot headed southerner, he
said, land yet charming fellow
What a companion he has been to me!
What q game of cribbage he played!
And now to go and spoil everything
Dear, dear; it's too bad. How I shall
miss himp
As the colonel ruefully contemplated
the future boy approached him with
his mail, Eagerly seizing his letters he
sat down to read them and to forget the
unpleasant episode as quickly as pos
sible.
One Of his letters was from an old
army friend, man with whom he had
kept up an acquaintance born in fire and
smoke. A sentence in the letter ran as
follows: Curious thing you should be
in Halle Wells ON Memorial day. That
was Dennison's wifes home, and l am
sure he is buried in the cemetery there
You must throw a flower on his grave
for me- a."
The colonel dropped the letter in
amazement. Dennison! Out of the past
there rose beautiful figure with fear
less eyes, resolute lips, soft, fair hair,
gay, good humored, smiling face and
reckless, audacious air. What rare fell
low he vast Dennison, who feared nei-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30

Secretary of State ". Q. Gresham,
died Tuesday morning at Washing
ton, at the age OF 90, of pleurisy.
He was three times n cabinent min
lister, postmaster general and secre-
tary of the treasury under Arthur,
and secretary of state in Cleveland's
cabinet.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30

mad honestly liked and who had need
lessly hurt him and opened the ola
wounds afresh.
A knock at the door, and tho majors
mail was handed him, As he looked 1t
over no saw letter, directed in the well
known writing of his lawyer in Atlanta.
He broke it open and read it hurriedly.
Then no sank back in his chair, and
from his closed eyes large tears slowly
dropped down over his Scared face.
The sentence which had so profound
~ moved him was this: "She has left
her fortune to you, as her husband, your
brother, loved yOu So His grave Is in
the cemetery of the very town where
you are now stopping. "
The afternoon sun poured flood Of
dazzling light across tho marble head
stones, whose solemn rigidity was sof-
tened by garlands of flowers. The crowd
had gone. Here and there stray visit
or yet wandered, reading the names cut
on the white stones. The solemn, pur-
pie mountains were rose flushed by the
sunset. Up from the village came ut in
tervals the muifled sound of the martial
music, now rising and swelling, now
softly dying away.
The colonel slowly and laboriously
picked his way among the graves, stop
ping now and then to read n namo or
date. st last he came to we'll kept in
closure and parting the climbing rose
vines passed ill., Yes, here was what he
sought. 4 smooth white slab told the
world that Here lies Captain Charles
Dennison, 49th Regiment, Pennsylvania
Volunteers, " with the added verse:
On flames eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And glory guards with ceaseless round
The bivouac of the dead.
The poor old colonel was so overcome
at beholding, after so many years, the
tomb of his favorite officer that, show.
ering the grave with the oostliest flow
ers he had been able to procure, he bent
his head upon his hands and sobbed
aloud.
A sound near him made him raise his
head.
On the other side of the grave stood
the major.
The two men looked steadfastly at
each other for a moment.
Colonel" the major was first to
speak, "what was Captain Charles Den
nison to you?"
"a beloved officer, SIR" said the
colonel, struggling to choke back his
emotions. 81 loved him like son, sir.
I only learned this morning that he was
buried here''- He broke off, unable
further to proceed.
"And are these your fowers?" asked
the major.
The colonel only bowed his head.
81 thank you, sir" said the major in
his most stately and winning manner,
''for this kindly tribute to one of my
family
"Your family?" gasped the colonel.
eyes, Captain Charles Dennison was
my youngest brother, sir. 1"
The colonel recoiled as if he had been
struck. But in an instant, recovering
himself, he courteously dotted his hat,
and extending his long hand over the
grave said simply, will you forgive
me, major?"
And as the sun dipped down behind
the mountains It sent its last rays across
two battered, MANNED old heroes going
away arm in arm from the grave of Cap
tain Charles DennisOn.
And the north and the south once
more were reunited.
EDITH SESSIONS UPPER.
Mont how, W;o,nnc;, hal E,,n incl, ~,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30

Poor crop reports is alleged as a
reason for a Jump in the price OF
wheat to 80 cents in Chicago. 1t is
the SPECTATORS game, as few pro-
ducers have any wheat now to sell.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-30

When still the arms that you entwined,
And those bereaved have joined your thron
Yet in q nation 3 heart cusurlHya
Your deeds shall garnlsh tale and song,
Green still your graves as years march on.
The patriots fame knows not decline.
On heads that fell at Marathon
The amaranthine wreaths still Irvine.
Sleep, while our country's grateful tears
Bedew your quiet place of rest,
Henceforth through all the coming years
To freedom and to country blest.
Dead now the rancor once 80 rife,
And south to north is as brother,
And gallant deeds that marked the strife
They prize in common with each other.
Those who for freedom and the flag
Laid down their lives without repining,
Enshrined with those who did not lag
When star OF southland was declining.
Who would not dare to share your fate
The soldiers death, the patriots grave
il worthy of freeman hate
And only fit to be q slave.