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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-12-04
Spice Gun Cakes.

Three-quarters of a pound of crumbs.
one and %one-fourth quarts of molasses,
t~hree-quarters of u pound Of lard, one
quart of water, one and one-quarter
ounces of soda, two eggs, one pound of
c%urrants; vanilla, lemon, cinnamon and
allspice, with sufficient flour to keep in
soft dough. Use cup-cake molds, hav-
ing them we'll creased and warm, then
I'LL half full with mixture. Frost with
chocolate
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-12-04
Waterproof Apron.

The best kind of an apron to use
when bathing the baby is made of two
thicknesses of flannel, with a piece of
rubber cloth between. The rubber pre-
vents all possibility of the dress get
ting wet, and can easily be removed
when Numbered.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-12-04

cream rufus.
use one pint Of water with a little
milk In it and eight ounces of lard; let
1t come to a boil, cook for two minutes,
then stir into 1t fourteen ounces of sift-
ed cake flour. When all is loosened from
the par and dry. remove from the fire,
Stir In ten to twelve eggs. two at a time,
and a little ammonia. Bake on ungreas-
ed pans, previously washed with egg.
Bake rapidly-1O degrees. Cut open
n fill With custard or whipped cream.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
HE RODE GAILY ON.

right Let a man become ratified in
the forest or on the plains and he in
yariably bears to the right and thus
hastens the disaster.
When the horse falls from ex-
haustion Trooper Johnson is IS miles
from the command. 1t does not occur
to him that he will be searched for and
that his trail can be followed. He now
feels sure that he is lost, and he cannot
reason. a veteran of three Indian can't
paigns-a soldier known to be without
fear-a man in the prime of life. And
yet his face is as white as dead mans
and he trembles like woman-aye!
weeps like child!
One, two, three days go by. Trooper
johnson is favorite with all. Every
man is anxious that he be found. We
go into camp and send out squads to the
four points of the compass. One OF
them strikes the trail and finds the dead
horse. Another, returning in the gloom
of evening, starts up strange animal
which runs away, uttering strange
sounds like human laughter. On the
morning of the fourth day the lost man
is discovered as he sleeps. He is naked;
he is bleeding and torn; there is some
thing SO wild and beast-like in his looks
that we shrink away from him. He is
not glad to see us. We call him by
name, but he does not remember us.
We pity him, but he laughs and gibbers.
He will soon be himself again." says
the colonel, as he turns away from the
poor wretch we have brought into camp
at last.
HE will never be himself again."
solemnly replies the regimental sur
geon, who happened to be journcying
with us. "He has lost his wits-be-
come an idiot! 1t was the terror Of
lonesomeness that did it, Detroit
Free Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
That Troublesome Narcotic.

The late DR.. Thomson, archbishop of
York, when he was bishop of Glouces-
ter, suffered from toothache, and, by
medical advice, resorted to narcotics
to relieve the pain. One morning, after
night of great suffering, as he left the
house to consult the doctor, Mrs.
Thomson begged him not to allow the
physician to prescribe narcotic, as
it affected his brain for several hours
after taking it. On his way the bishop
met the postman, who handed him a
large official envelope. He opened il
in the street and read his appointment
to the see of York. Instead of whiting
the doctor he FASTENED back to commu-
nicate the surprising news to his wife.
"Zoe! Zoe!" he exclaimed, what do
you think has happened? / am arch-
bishop of York;" There, there" re
joined the wife; "what did tell your
You've been taking that horrid mar
cotic again, and are quite out of your
hcad."--Detroit Free Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07

after mile, and 20 sure he II Of his way
that he scarcely looks up. All OF sud
den the horse Stacks down. He has
been taking the ridges at too fast
pace and is out of breath. A minute
later he is pulled up sharp and Trooper
Johnson looks about him with anxious
ewes. What is IL? Nothing. He has
Only to keep on and he will intercept
the column. He has only to ride back
over his trail and strike the plain road
left by the wagons. 1t is only nine
o'clock in the morning, and the sky Is
without a cloud.
Curious, isn't it? The trooper stands
UP in his stirrups to look ahead; there
is more than anxiety in his eyes as he
turns and looks back. He glances TO
the right-to the left-up at the sun.
All of sudden, as he rode gayly on, the
terrible loneliness of the great plains
struck him like chill. What II he
should lose his way! What If he had
already lost it! That is enough. Hc
has let doubt creep in, and five min
utes later that curious palsy OF the
plains begins to creep over him, 1t
has claimed it's hundreds, and all have
been brave men.
He will ride on. He smiles at his
fcars-he seeks to shake of that feel
ing of terror which makes his cheeks
grow pale. There is no cause for haste,
but he shuts his teeth together and
gives his horse the spur and pushes ON
as II riding race. See! He bears to the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
A Premature Message,

He leaned in detected attitude
against one Of the division ratings on
the main floor Of the 3oursc. every now
and then gritting his teeth and NUT.
tering words That the Record wouldn't
think of printing. For he had troubles
of his own, and to so)icitoUs friend he
told this story: He made a business
trip to Reading on Monday, and, drift
ing into the company of a few boys"
was persuaded to take drive around
the beautiful environs Of the capital
Of FAULT Berks.' Knowing how such
drives usually terminate, he wrote ,
telegram to his wife before starting,
and left it with the hotel clerk, request
ing the latter to have it forwarded at
nine p. m. This was about two o'clock.
Shortly after the Philadelphia and his
friends had left the hotel an officious
bell boy picked up the dispatch and
rushed TO the nearest telegraph Office.
AS result the telegram was delivered
In this city at three p. m. 1t read:
Have missed the last train tonight.
Will be home early tomorrow. Don't
worry. John."--Philadelphia Record.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07

Time and again the men have been cau-
toned TO be careful and leave nothing
behind them in camp, but the soldier,
though a human machine, is not per-
feet one. AS we hurry onward and
have put several miles between us and
the late camp, Trooper johnson sud-
denly misses his knife and remembers
that he left it on the ground after using
it to cut strap. The captain gives him
permission to ride back after it. Why
not? 1t is but dash, and we are at
peace with the Indians. He will over
take us within the hour.
Trooper Johnson is n brawny man
and a veteran. The arrow and bullet
wounds received prove him d fighter
Men of his company will tell you of see
ine him imperil his life dozen times
over, and they can count up ut least
seven redskins Ea has wiped out. 4
grnndlooking soldier is Trooper John
son-every inch man. Your eye
would pick him out of n regiment for
his bearing, and when you had looked
into his bronzed face you would put
him down as game'to the death.
The trooper rides back at an easy
lope. In half an hour he is at the camp
There are dozen gaunt wolves prowl-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07

ing about and munching at the bones,
end they grudgingly give way for him
rs he rides UP. Yes, the knife is there.
and he quickly secures it. A newspa-
yer has been thrown out of one of the
wagons. He picks it up and sits down
to scan its columns. Some one had
thrown away letter; he picks that up
and becomes interested. Some careless
trooper has left lariat here in the
grass. He secures it, walks about for
n few minutes and then mounts to re-
join the column. 1t is travelling north
west. 1t will now be about eight miles
ahead of him. 1t must bear to the left
nfter crossing Comanche creek. He
will, therefore, take a short cut and
save time and trouble.
Now follow the eavalryman and yon
will witness curious thing. He rides
a'sny humming the air of merry tune.
and he las not an anxious thought
He passes ridge after ridge, covers milo
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07

the cut feet are still, and the weary
eyes are still, and the frenzied heart
is still, and all is still? Who will have
compassion on her when no others
have compassion? Mother! Mother!
Oh! there is something beautiful in
sympathy-in manly sympathy, wifely
sympathy, motherly sympathy; yea,
aud neighborly sympathy. Why was
1t that city was aroused with excite
ment when q little child was kidnapped
from one of the streets? Why were
whole columns of the newspapers filed
with the story of little child? Because
we are all one in sympathy, and every
parent said: How II 1t had been
my Lizzie? How IL 1t had been
my Mary? How II It had been
my Maud? How II It had been my
ckld? How II there had been one un-
occupied gillow in our trundle bed to-
night? How II my little one-bone of
my hone and flesh of my fesh-were
tonight carried captive into some den
of vagabonds, never to come back to
me? How II 1t had been my sorrow
looking out of the window, watching
and waiting-that sorrow worse than
death?" Then when they found her
why did we declare the news all
through the households, and everybody
that knew how to pray said: "Thank
God?" Because we are all one,
bound by one great golden chain. of
sympathy. Obi yes, but 1 have to tell
you that II you will aggregate all
neighborly, manly, wifely. motherly
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
rHE GIRL FOR . WIFE.

Roa may talk Of the girls VIII are briiiian'
And dress in n snowy. eye-rapturing way.
And are with accomplishments. knowledge
and art
sConsiderered progressive ana awruiiy
smart.
You may be to these girls most humble
gallant,
10 grant
Their hand I'm waltz or their company
fine
At opera parties to help you to shine.
You may nirt with these dainty society
queens,
And hover around them In festival scenes
But when you are seeking helpmate FOR
life
You wisely prefer some one else for your
wife.
The little home-body, so modest ana shy;
Who hasn't the beauty that captures the
eye.
And isn't with new woman" notions too
smart
She's the one you select for the wife of your
heart
The patient. plain-faced. little, home-lov-
90 Gentle in voice. and who isn't afraid
above
She's the one for wife and lifetime or
love-
The sweet little motherfy maid, who be-
Kind words to old people and cheerfuiiy
shows
Small brothers and sisters affection and
aid
She's the sort out of which wifely treasures
are made.
The pre-minded, innocent maid. who be-
iieves
All people are good and that no one de-
And feels. o. so sorry! for those in dis
tress- ..-.
She's the one for a wife you will worship
and bless.
The little home-worker. so neat In her
Who loves to cook dinners husband will
y praise.
! And who both the parlor and kitchen can
grace
She's the one for a wife to adore and EN-.
brace. ...
The sweet tempered maid. ever thoughtful
and brave.
Who'll love you in trouble and help you to
save,
And whose good advice you will prize for
It's WORTH
She's the one who can make you a heaven
on earth.
O, yes! You may talk of the girls who ex
Gel ..,
In beauty and wit and your homage COM
pei .....
But when it's a wife you are after, you
know,
You don't want q girl that Is strictly for
show.
H. C. Dodge. in Chicago Sun.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
AFTER A BARGAIN.
The Cloth Was Not what She Wanted
But 1t Was Moro Marked Down.


1t was evident that she was troubled.
IL think prefer this" she said, indi.
eating roll Of cloth on the counter.
You say il has been marked down
from twelve to ten cents a yard?'
YES, ma'am," replied the clerk.
''It's really what / want" she con-
tinued, but this" and she indicated
another roll, has been marked down
from 12h to ten cents q yard, as un'
derstand YOU
Yes, ma'am."
'Then / should think the other ought
to be down to nine and half cents
That would be cheaper than we can
afford to sell it, ma am"
But you have taken two and hall
cents OIL the price Of the other and only
two cents Off this" she protested, TAX
ing up the first roll again. That
makes the other the better bargain"
"As pure matter Of cents, per,
haps-"
I'm give you nine and three-quarter
cents for it,"
1--WE cannot sell it at less than ten
cents, ma'am."
I'D rather have it than the other
but"
Its very cheap at ten cents yard
ma'am."
II suppose it is, but it isn't as good .
bargain as the other"
II can't make it any less"
Then l suppose will have to take
the 12h cents goods, but it seems,
shame when l would rather have tho
ether. You may give me ten yards
Chicago Post.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
An Astronomer.

Mrs. S. by the way. hear Jupiter
the evening starts worth seeing 1uss
now. Can either of you girls tell me
where to look for it?
Bcrtha-.Ies; 1 can. It's exactly
two yards and hal: to the right OF the
Great Bear.
1.-Two yards and d half! What on
earth do you mean?"
well, I've measured IL carefully
with my umbrella. "--London Punch.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
Generalization.

The grandest generalization that the
human mind has reached Is God. Evo.
luton is only part We are going on
and on until the will of God is reached.
Rev. Samuel r. Calthrop, Syracuse,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
Raloona.

1 believe that every right-minded
snan and woman will say that Tho sa-
lo,,n Is a curse, and that the American
people will not rest until the great evil
In eradicated.-Rev. DIR. Dalton. Con.
Gregationalist. Portland. Ma.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
LOST ON THE PLAINS.
BT PENALEON.

ALF AN HOUR
after sunrise we
have broken camp
and are riding
over the plains at
a brisk walk, while
the six-mule teams
attached to the
loaded army wag-
ons settle down to
a steady gait.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-03-07
Not Laying.

Can I get some eggs from your
folks, little boy?" !.
Nope, m; our hens have gone Try
Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-09
THE MONEYQUESTION
Anti-Silyer Democrats and Free Silver
Republicans Caucus.
EACH FACTION MAKES PLANS
Senator Mitchell the first to Respond to
the Question Of khst Mill Be Done
With Silver

Washington. Jan. s-The anti-silyer
Democrats OF the senate held a meeting
or conference today. while the Republl-
can senators were In CAUCUS The OBJ
Ject Of the conference was to count how
many men could be mustered against
tho free coinage amendment OF the SEN
ate finance committee 10 the bond bill.
II was found that there are fourteen
votes on the Democratic side. against
the silver proposition, and the Demo-
Gratis are assured there were twenty-six
Republicans who could be counted
against Jones' amendment. This would
make forty In all. Four more votes
would be necessary TO a majority OF the
senate. Both Democratic and Republi-
can anti-silver men are now making ef-
forts 10 see II these four votes can be
obtained.
Among the Republicans who are not
counted In the silver list. and upon whom
an effort may be made. are Senators
Mcbride. OF Oregon, and Wilson, OF
Washington. on the Democratic side
are Senators Bacon and Gordon. OF Geor-
gia. and Martin. OF Virginia II Is not
known with what hope the anti-sllver
men are working. but they say the vote
Will be very close and perhaps free COIN
age may be defeated. The Democrats
counted against the bill are: Brice. Caf-
fiery. Faulkner. Gibson. German. Gray.
Hill. Mills. Mitchell. Murphy,
Palmer. Smith and Villas.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-09
FREE sILvERITEs.

Washington. Jan. ga feature OF the
Republican senatorial caucus held today
was the discussion OF the adivsabllty OF
amending the house tariff bill by adding
the free coinnge amendment TO II in the
senate. This discussion was confined TO
the free coinage wing Of the party The
result OF the meeting was the adoption
OF Senator Quay's resolution introduced
yesterday. expressing the sense Of the
senate caucus to be that the finance COM
mittee should report the bill as It came
from the house. with n few veroal
changes. which will not alter the mean
ing OF the measure In any essential fea-
ture. 1t was while the advisabllity OF at
tempting 20 secure the pledge Of support
was under consideration that the silver
question came up. 1t was sprung by the
question as to what the silver Republi-
cans would do In case the free silver
amendmSb; should be offered TO the tar,
IN bill in the senate.
Senator Mitchell. OF Oregon. was the
first to respond to this inquiry. He said
he would Join the silver forces in an ef-
fort to secure the adoption OF the free
coinage substitute for the house bond
bill. but that. with the silver question dis
posed OF In that connection, he would
advise that silver Republicans refrain
from participating in any effort that
might be made to amend the tariff bill
by adding the free coinage provision
Carter followed In the same line
Of argument. advising united action on
the part OF the silver Republicans in on
position to such amendment in the event
Of the previous passage OF the silver
substitute for the bond bill. He said that
he thought their action on the bond hill
would be sufficient indication to the
of their attitude. He did not
say that he would oppose such an amend.
ment by his vote in case OF failure to
secure the concerted and unanimous
action OF his silver colleagues. but urged
hem strenuously to agree to this line
" action.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-09
BRITISH GETTING HOT
As Result Of the German EmperOr's 5
Attitude in Transyaal Incident.
A Flying Squadron, Consisting Of Six Mar
ships Mas Been Ordered to Be Ready for
Sea by the i4th Of January.

copyrighted. 1886, by Associated Press.
London, Jan. S.-The gravity Of the po-
litical crisis is increasing, instead Of di-
minishing.
The attitude OF Emperor William tow
ards Great Britain in the matter Of DR..
Jamieson's freebooting expedition into
the Transvaal, upon closer study. seems
to have been deliberate and long ana
carefully planned. The Transvaal incl
dent II would appear was only a pre-.
text seized upon by the emperor in order
TO enter the field as an active opponent
of Great Britain's policy of aggrandize-
ment In Africa, and her little misunder-
standing with King Prempeh, OF Ashan-
tee, and her support of It, as all is a
warfare against Abyssinia, are believed
to have been the irritating features
which finally induced his majesty to
show his hand. OF course, this is only
a sample OF the rumors in circulation
here, but 1t shows the drift of the wind
and has served TO incense the British to
a degree not witnessed since the war
with Russia was threatened some years
ago.
To make matters worse, II is now re-
ported that the Transvaal Republic will
demand and indemnity OF s.. 10000 from
Great Britain as one result of DR. Ia
mieson's invasion of the little Dutch Re-
public.
The report that orders have been sent
to Portsmouth, Davenport. and Chatham
for the immediate commissioning OF a
flying squadron OF war ships, is con-
hrmed this afternoon and has caused
a profound sensation in all circles. The
flying squadron Is ordered to he ready
for sea by January Il, Tuesday next. 1t
will consist of six vessels.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-09
THE SUPREME COURT
Now Has Charge Of the Northern Pa
cific Railroad Property.
The rresent Complicated Rseeiyership Fight
Will be Terminated and 0ae Man rut
10 Charge OF Aiiairs.

Special TO the Astorlan.
Milwaukee. Jan. &--rhe end OF the Nor
them Pacific squabble is fast approach
ing. II is asserted on authority that
cannot be doubted or disputed that an
agreement has been reached which is
satisfactory 10 all II is said the receiv.
ership Will be placed in charge OF the
United States supreme court. under the
control and direction OF the five justices
who preside over the Jurisdiction through
which the line extends. These justices
are; Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller.
John NJ. Harlan. Seventh District: David
J, Brewer, Eighth District: Stephen ].
Field, Ninth District: Rufus w. Peck
ham. Second District.
The supposition Is plausible that there
Will be but a single receivership all along
the line. II Is said that the new receiv-
ers have been selected. The trouble has
not been as to the personnel of the re-
ceivers but rather as to the question Of
Jurisdiction and the refusal OF the courts
TO cooperate. Tho question of jurisdlc-
tlon was the question In the main TO be
settled, as Its settlement would again
re-unite the receivership The trouble
grew out of the refusal OF Judge Han
ford to recognize the long-standing rule
OF comfy. and which prevailed up TO
within the past four months.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-09
NICARACUAN CANAL
The President viii Soon Make a Mes
sage on the Subject.
MUST BE THE UNITED STATES
No Other Goyernment or Private Interest
Can Further the Scheme. Says aa
English raaineer

Washington. Jan. g-Prcsident cleyc-
land u expected TO transmit TO congress
soon special message on the Nicara-
guam canal project. with the report Of
the commission which examined the
route
Tho leading consideration which the
chief executive has given TO this matter
~ regarded ~ an indication by many
that he IN carefully weighing the conciu.
uions made by the Ludlow commission In
ilH report. which were announced several
weeks ago.
Ia his special message the president. II
IL thought. may touch upon the question
whether or not II would be- wise for tho
government 10 take hold OF the project
IN any event, those In tho city who are
Interested IN the commissions report be-
lleyo that he will make some suggestions
a. TO whether or not congress should
adopt the recommendation made by the
commission that expert engineers be ap-
pointed TO mako Thorough examination
NJ the whole plan 20 that the feasibility
OF tho subject can be- definitely ascer.
taintd.
The officials are somewhat disturbed
over information which has reached
Washington from Nicaragua TO the effect
that a MIR MorEon. an EngliHhman who
has control OF the railways Of Nicaragua.
u attempting 10 secure control OF the
canal project,
II ls also stated on good authority that
tho Nlraraguan government IN consider.
lng the Rdvinabillty OF rcvoking the char,
tor granted TO tho Ncaraguan Canal
Company, OF the United States. and turn
Inr the enterprise over TO the English
syndicate headed by Mr.. Morgan The
authorities will promptly squelch any
such action by tho Ncaraguan govern
mrnt. and will oirer strenuous objections
10 any attempt OF Prcsiden, Zelaya's ad.
TO annui the concession.
a 'opy Of a book on tho Nicaraguan
canal. entitled, The Key OF the Pacific"
written by Archibald Ross Coiauhon, an
English ciyll engineer. has just reached
Mr.. Colquhon preceded tho /
Nicaraguan canal commission. going over /
ho route a fow months before H.
Mr. Colquhon believes the project TO
'c thoroughly feasible. thus differing I
rom the Ludlow committee. which stat 1
Il that tho feasibility OF the enterprise 1
'ould only be determined by more .
Exhaustive survey.
Mr., Colquhon believes that the only .
vrious difficulties are the Ochoa dam,
he Grea, Divide. and Grcytown Harbor.
.ocn OF which. however. he deems insur-
nouniahlo. OF these tho Grcytown Har-
'or Is. In his opinion. the weakest par,
4 the plan
Mr. Colquhon does not believe that the
anal can be carried through as prl.
ate undertaking Hc declares that the
rojcct must be constructed under some
trong government. and without doubt.
g says. that government must be the
'nitcd States,
He says that the route chosen by the
anal company H. better than any other
lggcstod In Nicaragua.