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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07

and himself, without either man being
In the least aware of the identity Of the
person by whom he was jostled. Nor
would 1t have made any difference If
he had known, because not even for a
free pardon would the accused have
consented to forego the enthralling
sight on which he was feasting his
eyes.
Affairs were just at their most ex-
citing stage. The bull mastiff, 1t ap-
peared, had drawn quite close to Don
Carlos before perceiving his presence.
lie had, then, instead of apologizing
for the intrusion, critically examined
Don Carlos tail, afterward giving vent
to an insulting bark. This brought
matters to climax, and in less time
than it takes to tell the two dogs were
so inextricably mixed up that but for
the appendage in question waving over
the scene like flag of battle, it would
have been impossible to distinguish one
combatant from the other.
There was no necessity for the haste
displayed by the spectators in reaching
the seat of war, for the fray promised
to be as long as il was sanguinary. No
quarter was asked or desired. The
stranger possessed a vast amount of
staying power, inasmuch as when he
once took hold little short of extract
ing his teeth made him let go again.
But the military tactics of his opponent
were new to him, and prevented his
getting an opportunity to show what
he really could do.
Don Carlos dashed underneath him
and sent him sprawling in the mud; he
jumped over his back and gave him
perfunctory bite in passing, and he
harried his front and rear guards both
at the same time, until the bull mastiff
felt that, for all the good he was able
to effect, he might as well be toy ter
rier. The ironical cheers of the crowd
melted him to fresh endeavor, and he
spent himself in frantic efforts to gain
the mastery.
AT length, however, he saw chance.
Making sudden dash while Don
Carlos was in the act Of executing one
of his wonderful leaps, the bulldog
met him in midair, aud at last obtained
grip on the cnemy's throat. Both
dogs fell to the ground, the stranger
savagely worrying his apparently van
quished antagonist
The crowd showed signs of a desire
to interfere, but Marguerite waved
them back. Let 'em alone" he said,
placidly, "and bet your boots upon old
Carlos"
The intelligent animal, as he lay be-
meath his conqueror, appeared to un-
derstand and to be encouraged by the
faith reposed in him by his master. He
gathered his long legs together, plant
ing them firmly against the enemys
body, and the next development of the
case was that the bull mastiff was seen
to be taking an entirely involuntary
fight through space.
Don Carlos meanwhile, slowly arose,
shook out his TAIL and-yawned.
The discounted interloper after a
short period of meditation in a dust
heap, picked himself out of the dirt,
He looked back at the field of battle,
glanced at the open gate which he had
entered, and then in a depressed man
ner he evidently made up his mind
that it was time to leave. He accord
ingly did SO, and not until he had
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07
CHILDREN'S IDEAS OF DEATH.
The Termination of Lite Is a Puzzle to tho

The Termination of Lite Is Puzzle to tho
Little Ones.
Like the beginning of life, it's ter
mination, death, is one of the recurring
puzzles of childhood. This might be
illustrated from almost any autobio-
graphical "reminiscences of childhood.
Here, indeed, the mystery is made the
more impressive and recurrent to con-
sciousness by the element of dread. A
little girl of three years and half
asked her mother to put great stone
on her head, because she did not want
to die. She was asked how a stone
would prevent it, and answered with
perfect childish logic: ''Bec1use | shall
not grow tall if you put a great stone
on my head, and people who grow tall
get old and then die"
Death seems to be thought of by the
unsophisticated child as the body re-
duced to motionless state, devoid of
breath and unable any longer to feel
or think. This is the idea suggested
by the sight of dead animals, which
but few children, however closely
shielded, can escape.
The first way of envisaging death
seems to be as temporary state like
sleep, which it so closely resembles. A
little boy of two years and half, on
hearing from his mother of the death
of lady friend, at once asked: "Will
Mrs. P still be dead when we go
back to London?"
The knowledge of burial leads tie
child to think much of the grave The
instructive tendency to carry on the
idea of life and sentence with the
buried body is illustrated in C--'s
fear lest the earth should be put over
his eyes. The following observation
from the Worcester collection illustrates
the same tendency: "A few days ago
H (aged four years and four months)
came to me and said, Did you know
they'd taken Deacon W to GraftonY
l, Yes H: Well, l s'pose it's the
best thing His folks (meaning his
children) are buried there, and they
wouldn't know he was dead if he was
buried here" This reversion b savage
notions of the dead in speaking of a
Christian deacon has its humorous as
pect 1t is strange to notice here the
pertinacity of the natural impulse. All
thoughts of heaven were forgotten in
the absorbing interest in the fate Of
the body. Prof James Sully, in Popu.
lar Science Monthly,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07

slowly lurched out of sight around
sandy corner did Don Carlos creep up
to his master for congratulations That
gentleman muttered something in
their native Mexican that was clearly
Ineligible to his companion, for Don
Carlos eyes said plainly that he found
life very satisfactory thing. With un-
looked for docility Marguerite turned
to ascend the ladder leading to the
loft.
Brought back to everyday life by his
movement, judge, jury and audience
followed suit in silence too blissful
for breaking.
The prisoner, impassive as ever, re-
sumed his careless survey of the room,
letting his gaze rest longest on the
benches occupied by the jury.
The judge took his seat, scrutinized
the faces of the crowd, and, apparently
satisfied by what he read there, cleared
his throat and began.
"Gentlemen of the jury" he said,
"when we were interrupted by unfore-
seen circumstances short time ago l
opine that you were just a-goin' to de-
clare that accordin' to the best of your
belief the pris'ner was innercent of the
charge agin him."
you've struck it, jedge," unblush-
ingly responded the jury.
The judge frowned down an attempt
at speech on the part Of the sheriff and
turned to Marguerite.
nris'ner," he said, you heerd the
ks of them gentlemen opposite,
take it that the proceedin's
But don't get up to any
II tricks in this country, for
ikely that next time you
rtf SO easy. And now, what'll
the dog?"-Pall Mall Ca
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
MOLLlE REJOICES.


Ithank my stars I'm not COW,
really truly do,
With naught but grass to eat all day,
And naught to say but "Moo"
For instance II the donkey came
And asked me how did,
I'd have TO answer him with "Mool"
Just like little kid.
Or II the dog barked at my hocls,
As he would do, past doubt,
Tho same old word would have to do
For come, bow-wow, get out"
No matter what wished TO say,
The same twould bo all through.
My conversation would be llm-
Tied to Moo -oo-oohl"
-Harper's Young Peop'e.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07
READY TO MAKE HIS LIVING.
Juices Of insects. Of these he likes the
ants best

Juices Of insects. OF these he likes the
ants best.
He makes the grounds about his
house very pleasant, for he wants the
busy little ants to come his way. AS
they come, the loose sand gives way,
and down they fall. Then they become
his prey. If they happen to fall only
part way to the bottom, and begin to
scramble up again, he throws sand
upon them, the same way he threw It
out on to the ground when he was
plowing up his house.
After he has made meal off of the
ants, he throws their bodies away in
the same manner.
The only good thing about the ant
lion that can see is his perseverance.
II he comes across a stone which he
cannot remove, after he begins making
his house, he leaves that place and
goes to another. In that respect we
might do well to pattern after the ant
lion.-Greta Brvar. in Our Little Ones.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07
Taking No Chances.

First Boy (skating)--It's most dinner
time.
Second Boy-It won't do for us to eat
anything.
"Why not?"
"This thin ice is craclSin all the time,
and if we weighed any heavier we'd go
through. Ipromised mamma wouldn't
take any chances, and l won't. Good
News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07
rs Grateful.

pr-made costumes so
tn young ladies are
luse of amusing mis-
lady in a street car
, an elderly woman.
ar-sighted but CRATE
pJ in her acknowledge
nlf you, sir" she said;
~ much. You are the
an in the car. youths
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07
HOW Tom E.plain,a himself.

"What on earth are you doing with
that little watering can, Tom?"
"Spwinkling the baby's head SOS his
hair1l sprout,"-Hsrpeg's Young Peo'
pie.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07
A Title with a Meaning.

Charley Cumso-Why are girls called
misses?
Freddy Fangle-Did you ever see EN-
try to hit anything?-Judge,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-07

Would Iies
I'm proud OF Wsshington's career,
His deeds Of bravery.
The question ls, we're 10 now here
Would he be proud Of NET
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
THOMAS 1noHsoN.
Secretary of State.
Vest Has Not Changed.

AS there seems to be confusion of
interviews with Senator Vest telegraph
cd from New York, he was asked by Il
Republic reporter to state his exact at
titude en- the silver question.
81 have stated repeatedly and en-
phatically," he said, THAT 1 have not
changed my views on the question Of
silver. ! Thele is no authority for the
statement that l had. So soon as ar
rived in New York and learned that I
had been quoted as changing my opiu-
ion lost no time in correcting 1t.
Within 80 minutes I wired The Post
Dispatch, which I supposed was free
silver paper, wrote to the Washington
correspondent of The Republic, wrote a
card for the New York Herald and later
gave statement to the Associated Press
representative, and i'll them 1 used the
strongest language at my command,
1tating that l had not changed my
views 1t any one can coin any stronger
language than I used in so doing, am
willing to pay him for the work. lam
of the same opinion as of yore-in favor
Of the free aud unlimited coinage of
silver at 1G to l."-St. Louis Republic.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
A Hnrrcl Cabbage

BiSmari Tribune: South Dakota
statesmen are all agog over the political
Significance of the purchase eff barrel Of
cabbage.
It's not often that cabbage is so con-
spcuous Il factor in state politics as it
has proven in the present instance. Ordi-
narily it is of comparatively Slight i'm
portaEcc outside its narrow circle of
cold s!aw and saucr kraut. 1t has never
up to This time take any prominent part
in the affairs OF state. 1t has been con-
tent to associate with Il section OF pork or
corned beef, and simmer OH the kitchen
stove.
In South Dakota, however, it appears
to have been cmancipatcd from it's COM
parativcy unimportant sphere of USE
fulneSs. ~ barrel of solid heads was
recently shipped from an irrigated farm
in Hand county to the home of Governor
Sheldon. Astutc local politicians say
this is direct overture on the part Of
the governor for The support of Hand
county members in the coming senatorial
campaign. Others, gifted with political
precociouSncsS in q less acute degree, say
it signifies nothing other than q llankcr-
ing on the part of the governor for a
series OF mcsses of thcsuccu.cnt and Juicy
fruit of Hand county.
BE this as it may. the incident has
wrougt political excitement to fever
heat. The question OF the Governors
intention is destined to play an impor
tant part in the position of Hand county
in the senatorial fight. If the purchase
of the cabbage was Il purely unseliish and
high-mindcd tribute to the unqnestioned
excellence and superiority of the Hand
county brand Of vegetables, then that
county is more than likely to enroll itself
among the staunch supporters of Cover
nor Sheldon. If, OF the other hand, it
was in the nature of q corrupt bid for the
support of Hand county, and the cabbage
itself matter of no moment, then the
county will rear upon its hind legs and
| reject the overture with scorn and indig-
nation.
Congressman Picklcr, who is also in
the race, is OH the alert, and rumor says
he has ordered a barrel of Hand county
onions. This will create another furore,
and tend to unleash the dogs of war. The
conflict appears destined TO be fierce and
| bloody
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
DEFY THE GOVERNMENT.
Tho Banks of New York Boycott Legal
Money and Isulldoze the Subtreasurer.

Tho Banks of New York Boycott Legal
Money and Bulldoze the Subtreasurer.
Silver does not pay q dollar between
banks i'll this city, and for nearly 20
years not q single silver dollar nor Ger
titlcate calling for tho wlito metal has
passed as final redemption money from
bank to bank.
This practical boycott is the unwrit-
ten law of tho banks. In 1878 the clear
ing house put i'll its bylaws positive
prohibition Of the proffcr of silver
dollar in settlement of debt by one
bank to another. The silver men i'll COLI
gress promptly passed a law forbiddins
national banks to remain members Of
clearing houses having such rule The
rule was at once expunged from tho by
laws, but it remained i'll practice and is
lived up to today.
The United States subtreasury, which
last year paid fl47, 1923, O4S i'll cash to
Manager Sherer, did not offer single
silver dollar. Itmight legally havo done
60, and at times it would have been very
convenient to do SO. Once the subtreas-
ury had payment to make and had
$50, ,0O0,O i'll free silver and very few
treasury notes OR greenbacks. 1t could
have turned over silver certificates,
which arc printed up to $1,000, but
rather than do SO it made sono quick
shifts to get greenbacks.
No subtreasurer has yet been bold
enough to Try the experiment of using
legal silver i'll payment of legal debts.
In New York it would have brought an
immediate extra session of the clearing
house and not unlikely have resulted i'll
boycott Of the United States treasury
so far as facilities for clearances were
concerned.
To the customers of the banks the sill
yer certificates are freely offered. III
fact, the majority of counter payments
are in these or bank notes. Each bank
works off this sort Of money as quickly
as possible, but the ever redeemable,
never redeemed greenbaclE is jcalously
retained as tried gold drawing piece
Of paper.
Gold of course is hold back, and Man.
ager Sherer now has in the vault some
$32, 100000 in fine newly minted gold
which has been deposited there by banks
which are short Of vault room.-New
York World News Columns.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

STATE or SOUTH DAKOTA, EXECUTIVE
CHAMBER: That the proclamation of the
president may be properly observed by
our people. 1, Charles II. Sheldon, govern
or OF South Dakota, do hereby appoint
Thursday, the 2sth day of November, A.
ID. 1895. day af thanksgiving and prayer
throughout the state.
On that day let all the people, with
rcvcrcnt aud thankful hearts, repair to
their several places of worship aid prop
crly express to the Great Giver of all that
is good, their thunkfulncss for the many
blessings THAT have come from his bounti-
full hand during the past year.
Tits true VIC have regretted that all our
people could not have been blessed with
tho same more than b0nntiful harvest,
which las been gathered over much of the
agricultural portion of tho state. We
have watched anxiously for the carly and
latter rain and have, in some sections,
been disappointed.
thoughtful men. however, now qucs-
tion whether the disappointment is not Il
blessing in disguise. Our people arc
awakened to the need that they should
make use OF the means at their command
to promote their own prosperity, and with
this awakening comes renewed belief that
all unfavorable conditions may In the
future be conquered.
Oar usual health for which as Il state
we are justly celebrated still remains to
us. The courage and hopcfnlneSs of the
people is not abatcd. We have not been
the victims of riotir. and lawlcssness.
| For all these blessings let us be truly
thankful, and in It's expression bring re-
ncwed courage for the future.
Let those who have been especially
blessed not forget their less fortunate
| ncIghbors, never failing to remember that
loving and assisting our fellow men is the
noblest expression which can be given to
our lives.
"lnasmuch us ye have done it unto one
of the least Of these, my brethren, ye have
done it unto me-"
Giyen under my hand and the great seal
of the state OF South Dakota this 9th day
| of November, A. ID. 1895.
by the Governor:
CHARLES III. SHELDON.
THOMAS TuoEsoN.
Secretary of State.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
WILL NOT MIX.
Kentucky GoldbuS Democrats and I'll,
Main I:Ody of the Party Must Part.

kentucky GOldbu. Democrats and tho
Main BODY of the Party Must Part.
Party differences fade and scro places
heal between convention and the cleo
tion. That is the rulo of politics. Tt does
not, however, apply to the kentucky
campaign. Here arc conditions wholly
outside of the ordinary. The Kentucky
Democracy is furnisllingan object lesson
otho country. The lesson is that "sound
money" principles and free coinage can
didates wi not mix. A platform of enc
and u ticket of tho other arc irreconcil-
able. Tho breach between the Demo-
cratic factions las grown steadily intoa
gulf. 1t has reached the stage where
Mr.. Mccormick, a lifelong Democrat,
Introduces the Republican nominee for
governor and declares lis intention tn
vote for him, while Mr.. Atllertor, a
member OF the Democratic convention
and one of the makers of the platform,
issues all open letter, arraigning the
Democratic nominee for party treason
and calling upon all "sound money
Democrats to oppose him at the polls.
And how do tho free silver Democrats
meet this open reputation of Hardin
by the Sound money" Democrats? Hore
isan expression of opinion from Colonel
w. II. Polk, the former editor of the
Lexington Transcript:
If MI. Atherton and ali his class OF
Democrats, said Colonel Polk, "would
get out of the Democratic party and stay
out Of it, the masses would be benefit
ed. We Want Il realignment of voters
Oh this money question-all tho silver
men on one side and all the Athertons
and Republicans Oh the other. - 80
That is the free silver spirit i'll Ken
tuclly when you get among the voters
and away from tho Office seekers.
lam not surprised a bit, I" continued
Colonel Polk, speaking of the Athcrtol!
letter, "for such action on the part OF
goldbug Democrats Was foreshadoweC
some time ago, and Twas expecting Mr..
Atherton to lead i'll the break, as he hu.
done. Mr.. Atherton belongs to that class
Of Democrats who place self interes,
above patriotism and the constitution
They look not to tho best interests OF
the people, which would be subservet
by u return to constitutional money, bu
to the interests of their pockets. Show
me Democratic banker or money lend
CT and will show you Republican il
disguise. Frankfort Cor. st. I.oui.
Globe-Democrat.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
Married..

The following from the Fort Pierre
Stock Journal will be OF interest to our
readers, as both parties arc well and fa-
voraby known in Pierre, where they have
both resided:
Wedding bells never rang more chaerily
or mcrrily than on tile evening of Octo-
her 29th, 1895, when Mr.. j. G. Russell and
Miss Jennie NJ. Hall were united in mar
riage by Rev. l.. j. lIaugc. of Bovine.
the brides mother ut Midland. among
only the intimate friends of the contract
ing parties. The bride was very neatly
attired in Il rich costume of cream colored
nuns yelling heavily trimmed with silk
lace. The young couple are well and fav-
havin. resided there for some years. and
enjoy the confidence and esteem OF an
army of staunch acIuaintanccs. The
groom is an energetic young man ofrare
ability. and like many others, came west
To build upa business and II home for the
future This lie las accomplished in II
few years of faithful toling. He carries
OH an extensive mercantile business at
Midland and owns considerable stock on
tlr range. The bride is accomplished in
many ways, possessing talent above the
average which fine education has de-
vclopcd The happy twain start ont in
life with bright prospects before them,
and their legion of friends both there and
in this city extend congratulations and
wish them a world of prosperity and hap
pincss.
The following from the Fort Lewis,
Colo. .,Oullooli will be pleasing news TO the
Pierre friends of the groom and Glenn will
have an undivided wish for his future
happiness: 81. q. Lillibridgc and Miss
Anna Thomas were married at the home
of DR.. Brcen, Oct. .. Hey. Shawhan ol
Durango was the lucky preacher. Mr.
Lillibrdcc is the diSciplinarian and band
leader. Miss Thomas is teacher. The
| next evening the employees gave reccp-
| tion to them at the cheerful new mess
rooms. Dancing, music and Il sumptous
supper wcic the sources of entertainment,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lllibridsc are now in thcil
costly furnished rooms in one of the large
dormitorics. where Mr.. l.. can have Ill
eye on the boys. Mrs. l.. will continue
| her work in the School. Il position fol
i which she is well qualified"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14

the trees for about double the amount
per box they have received i'll previous
years. In other parts of the state there
will be great many oranges-more
than it was expected Immediately after
the freeze that there would be.-Savan-
nah News
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
NI1N'NtRW'y
RUST OWEN LUMBER Co
Cheap Land Cor Sale

a decided quarter section, unincnm-
bered, title perfectly clear. plenty ofwater
and lirst-class stock claim, or good for
farming. for sale "dlrt cheap Address
Lock Box ltI, Pierre. S. D., if wanted at
once, or require for owners namoat FREE
PnEss office.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
fS0liClllillil.

In order to make this city the best
wheat market in this part OF the state
VIC have made arrangemcntst TO buy wheat
and always pay the highest MARKET prices
we don't want aLy profit out of this
business. We have plenty of time and
would rathcr have it devoted to some
business enterprise than loaling around
the corners. When you come to tho city
call and sec usr we are ready to receive
yon at all hours.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
Ylorida'. Orange Groves still Live.

No reliable estimate Of the number
pf boxes Of oranges Florida will produce
this year is obtainable. 1t is certain,
however, that tho yield will be sufi-
oiently large to surprise those who have
had the impression that all the orange
groves Of the state were destroyed by
Tho freeze last winter.
There are great many n groves on the
west coast that were scarcely touched
by the frost. They promise to yield
WalL Already number of the owners
Of these groves have sold their crops on
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-11-14
Money and Wcakncss.

A nation whose money decreases is
actually at the time weaker and more
miserable than another nation which
possesses no more money. but is on the
Increasing hand.-David Hume.