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Evening star., 1896-07-25
A Fox's Five-StOry jump.

From the Hartford Courant.
Two months or more ago a Bloomfield
man brought Fred Dow. the Church street
grocery man. young fox. 1t was placed
in box in the store cellar until thorough
ly "wonted." thereafter being allowed the
run of that miscellancously filed apart
ment, being fed from the cracker barrels
and meat stalls above. 1t had come to be
quito at home. had grown big and fat, and
was the pet of all who had occasion to 20
into the cellar. The fox Is naturally drowsy
during the daytime, and although the door
was always open by day. 1t never had at
tempted to peer out into the big world that
was only a couple Of bounds away If it
had cared to do so by night the closed door
prevented.
Saturday had been a busy day and the
tired attendants forgot to close the cellar
door. Just when the fox discovered the
oversight of course no one knows but II
must have been before the outside door to
the apartment house above the store was
closed for the night Early yesterday
morning. while the delivery wagons were
being loaded queer ''swishing" noise was
heard. and before the boys had time to
look up the fox landed on the payement
among them. its breath being knocked too
far away ever to return. 1t appears that
the animal had emerged from the cellar.
possibly been frightened by passers. had
gone up into the hallway,up the four flights
Of stairs and out upon the roof 1t must
have spent Sunday up there, and when It
saw the boys below CHANGED the fatal
jump.
Evening star., 1896-07-25

ON Sally. but Chapparal Harry would have
had cinch on the outfit had it not been
that old Jed bucked and sncrted every
time the young fellow came in sight.
One day court had to he held at Will
lows, and Jed departed early. The puncher
from the Chapparal moved upon the scene
or his affections ere the day had far ad-
vanced. and during his stay the other lads,
Denolding the evidences of his branding
iron" kept aloof. About dark he had COM
pieted scheme with the girl. Together
they rode forth toward Willows, and, halt
ing where the road curved about the bank
of the river they waited.
Old Jed, with the costs of the trial in
his clothes. drove pokingly homeward.
Presently his horse was jerked back until
he almost squatted in the harness. Then
a voice commanded:
Throw yer hands up"'
Two figures. one armed ard persuasive.
loomed ahead. Old Jed's hands got white
and b!oodless. and up" they went.
We amt goin' to rob yer" said the
voice, but We want you to say them mar
ryin' words putty fast so sputter 'em up
at . gallop."
"Thet you. chap'relle" chartered the old
man.
"Ain't thet my selc"
That's what-but don't you mind-you
go ahead mighty quick. or your names
mud
Sally, yer amt goin' fer tub merry thet
wild cat?" the Justice blurted.
"fee-es I am. though" she replied.
You git move on, jedge, We amt got
no time fer foolin'." Harry inter1ected.
Madder than a maverick vet powerless
the justice really felt cor trained to comply
with the orders.' He sizzled the words out,
however. as II the official throttle We're
only about half open and working badly.
Guess you kin move on home without
kiSsfn' the bride" the cowboy remarked
when the thing was over; and. tossing a
gold coin into his parent-in- laws lap for a
fee, he soon prevailed upon the old gentle
man to start upon his way
The bridal tour on horseback was across
the valley to scraggs ranch
About week later in the evening two
men could have been seen "shadowing'' the
approach to the ranch last mentioned. One
vas Justice Higgins the other MOSQUITO
Jim. or just "Skeete Jim." to boil his name
down trif1e. Both had revolvers-adult
size-ready for use
The patience of the waiting twain was
rewar led about 9 O'Clock, at which time
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapparal Harry hove In
slgnt. And IT was very easy to get the
crop on the preoccuped couple
Now. dang you. put your own paws up,''
voice.
Paws being duly elevated, Skeete went
forward and took away the arsenal worn
. by Harry.
Court will come to Order" said the old
man. 'Skeeter Jim-or James do you know
defendant Chap'rel Harry"
'"fhet's what
'Hez he bin guilty OF onconstitutionaI
misconduct"
Yep, he hez."
Them grounds Is hereby declared suf-
ficent an the tedgment an decree of
this here court Is fer full an complete de-
vorce Of said defendant from said Sally
Higgins. And said defendant is hereby
warned to git out of THIS here county an
jurisdiction forthwith. an immejitly If not
sooner" '
Thereupon the old man hauled his daurb-
ter home across the star-lit country. d.
vulging on the way some exceedingly In
teresting and heretofore unheard Of in
Constitution of the United States.' to his
awed and silent daughter.
Evening star., 1896-07-25
REFORM BY THE BICYCLE.
What is Being Done in the Cause ,r
Good Roads.

Everybody knows what the bicycle is do
ing for the good roads problem. or course
the farmers have all along been the ner
sons most Interested in improving the conn
try roads and it seems a little strange that
they left the work to the wheelmen 40 long
But similar thing happened In photog.
raphy. The professional photographers
working for their livelihoods. haven't do
veloped their own business half so ranid1v
In some directions as the amateurs. work
Ing for fun. Here's where the good Citizen
ship comes in. The bicyclsts and the eood
roads prophets are hand in glove.
In many of the states the l.. A. w con-
suls even frown upon the construction Of
separate cycle paths, partly hesitating tn
divert so much money from the common
roads. partly fearing lest the construction
OF special paths may result in abridgine
the privileges of the wheel on the thorough.
fares. This fear is probably ill-founded
Local. authorites nave always exercised
the right to regulate and classify vehicles
for the good OF all classes, without imnuen-
ing their rights where the classifica tion
ceases Special speedways are in many
the man in the sulky uses the common
roads in going and returning from His
speedway: and so does the equestrian for
whom special paths have been laid out In
IlOSt large parks.
However this may be, motives of the at.
titude Of the more conservative consuls in
this matter are most smphatically those Of
good citizenship. ,ic
Until recently New Jersey and Massa-
chusetts were the two states which had
done most for their highways. The most
radical recent1legislation, however. is me
new Connecticut law Statutes Of 1s)h|.
which pledges the state to pay one-third
the cost of one mile Of road in each town
each year if the county and the town will
each pay one-third. The cost of one mile
of road is estimated at $1,000.
A poor town is by this means enabled to
get mile Of good road at a direct cost to
itself Of but 81 900, and the most of the
general state and county cost falls on the
richer towns and cities. A better device
could hardly be imagined for encouraging
road Improvement in the poorer regions
Eighty-five towns availed themselves Of the
law last year. and seventy-five more have
already swung into line in 1896. These are
about two-thirds Of all the towns in the lit
tie nutmeg state. Before the year is over
a New York cyclist may ride on good roads
nearly all the way to Boston, by way of
New Haven. Hartford and Springfield.
In New Jersey road building has been
carried on upon scientific principles. not 30
much throughout the state as In Connecri-
cut. but rather concentrated in the more
populous counties.
Evening star., 1896-07-25
EMsR NOW THE RAGE.
Fabulous Prices Paid and New De.
signs in Cutting and Setting

Fabulous Prices Paid and New De-
signs in Cutting and Setting.
The craze for emeralds is being revived.
and the beautiful green brilliant is now
second only to the diamond in popular
favor.
Let nobody ina giEe that the Item of cos.
has anything 10 do with the sudden popu-
larity Of the emerald. for with the excep-
ton OF the sparkling crystal from the
mines of Golconda and South Africa, no
gem Is so costly the emerald.
The prices asked and obtained for some
Of these jewels seem almost incredible The
cheapest brilliant of this description In one
store was valued at $50. and from that
prices ranged up to sl0yo0O.
With the Increased demand for these
gems come new designs In cutting and set.
ting. Often, too. the emerald is polished
and ground down and not cut. To the Jew
eler stone thus prepared is known as an
en- cabation. or uncut Others. again, are
cut into different shapes in high relief and
as hemispheres hearts and pendants Tho
most popular stones used to combine with
emeralds are diamonds, which, however,
are, as a rule, uch smaller than the
green gems when they are set together
A new style Of cutting, which originated
In the far east, the native home of the en-
erald, ard which has but recently been in
troduced by western jewelers., is that OF
greatly increases the cost of the stone.
Among other curious designs in which
the emerald predominates this season is
that of a diamond and emerald. brooch
which car also be used a tiara. The de-
sign seems to be taken from clover leaf
with big pear-shaped emerald in the GEN.
ter. The leaves of the design are open
work thickly set with small diamonds.
Another design is something after the style
Of "sunburst," with large squsre-cut
emerald In the center. The radiating ray
are set with diamonds, each being tipped
with a small emerald. This Jewel is in
tended for q hair ornament, and is valued
at $1,000.
A pair Of link cuff buttons with a COM
paratively small emerald, cut round and
set in a circle OF tiny diamonds costs SlOO
To one unfamiliar with the value OF gems
1t appears to be worth about So Pear
shape drops cut from a single emerald and
suspended from a diamond bar are worth
$50. and from that the price ranges or
up into the thousands.
Evening star., 1896-07-25
HOW MIR. PERKINS DID 1T.
His Encounter With "a Western Ter
TOR and the Result.

Written for Ths Evening Star by NJ. Quad.
He was young man about twenty-five
years of age, and he wore a broad-brim
hat, long hair and buckskin leggins. In his
belt he had two guns and a knife. and from
the buttonholes of his vest dangled bear
claws. He stood thus on The platform as
the train rolled in. and he was showing on
at great rate when one of the passengers
walked up to him, with pencil and note
book in hand. and said:
Name. please?"
My namee 1 am called Sioux Bill
sir
.SiouN Bill. Ell? Didn't know but what
1t was Baby Bill or Sweet William. oc-
cupation, II You piease?"
Indian fighter, sir
'Oh, oh. wouldn't have believed IT.
Thought you run greenhouse or dairy
What's your object in wearing such clothes
and CARRYING those guns
who I'm g. are you?" demanded the
awful Indian fighter. as he turned on the
other.
Perkins. Mistah Perkins," was the re-
ply.
And what do you want of me?"
Just to look you over. Let's see. Sioux
Bill-Indian fighter-guns and bear claws
and leggings. Does not run a green house
or dairy. I'm! Um! Have you ever fired
a pistol, sir?'
"Never fool with a pistol" said Mr. Per-
kins. Lots of people have been hurt that
way. Do you wish to sell those bear claws?
II so. 1 will buy them for my baby brother.
Those leggings might come in handy when
l go hunting for frogs. My dear fellow
how much for the whole outfit?'
'fou-you blamed fish worm, But do
you know how near death you are?"
howled Sioux Bill, as ne danced around
'Dont-don't do it, replied Mr.. Perkins
It's bad for the health. There. now-sit
down on. this truck and calm yourself
That's the way. There's a lot of passen-
gers admiring you. and you have an excel
lent pose. Keep IT up. L knew the sort of
man you were at a glance, but | WON'T
give you away. bangle the bear claws and
hitch your gun around. That's it-thats
the style. I'll see you later when Eve had
bite to eat. Ta-ta, William-don't disturb
the pose
But William did. He got up and van
ished down the PLATFORM and as the train
pulled out We saw him hiding between Two
salt barrels
Evening star., 1896-07-25
COW BOY LOVER


Old Jed Higgins. Justice Of the peace for
a county which i@as spread out very thin
in Nevada. lived at .Pizen Switch. He had
to, because his Undertaking establishment
and saloon were in town, in the same build
ing with his tin shop and harness sales
room. ~ n
Jed was widower and had daughter.
She always said done and "hisn" and
"her'n." but that's no sign of anything
much. for otherwise she was certainly
great-the cowboys all said SO. Tall,
broad. big-footed. red-Eanded. she had
withal such a hearty, wholesome, spark
ling face that one readily overlooked the
weak chin and the docile temper. insult
ed to the exigencies Of a cowboy coun-
try. Critters ought to be little bit
self-minded on a range" the teamster said.
Plenty of COW punchers and broncho
busters hung around" to WOO the bux-
Evening star., 1896-07-25
The Pastor and His Lady Flock.

From the Boston Transcript.
But when women do not like the minister,
the consequences to the poor man are al
most as disastrous as when you like him
overmuch 1 remember. years ago. attend
ing the funeral Of a preacher of the Gospel
who had died Of brain fever. brought on.
as his physician declared, entirely by the
persecution which he had undergone at the
hands of his parshioners, male and female;
and in these matters women are not back
ward. Indeed, the burden of carrying on
the church Is thrown upon them so largely
that they can hardly be blamed for making
the minister's life miserable No one cler-
gynlan can suit the theological notions Of
all the female members Of his flock, and a
difference of opinion upon these points Is
felt very strongly by all religious persons,
and especially by women. In cities and
large towns the case Is not so serious In
this respect. because there are usually
churches enough to represent all shades of
opinion, so that each congregation will be
fairly unanimous But In small towns
there Is commonly but one Baptist society,"
hard shell and soft-shell. but one Presby-
terrain conventicle. blue and otherwise but
one Methodist meeting house, old style and
new style. but one Episcopal church, which
includes the high. the low and the broad.
l have known the question of candles or
not-candles on the altar-to put half the
women of a parish on terms of conscien-
tious hostility with the minister.
Evening star., 1896-07-25
Thought of the Wrong Machine.
From the Boston Fl ome Journal

Inability to recall names causes embar-
easements sometimes. There is a Boston
society woman who cannot remember
names: Eeither can her daughter. One day.
according to the relater of the story, they
met a Mrs Howe, and afterward said to
each other, Now, We shall be continually
seeing her, so do let us try to recall her
name" Il know what We can do re-
marked the daughter. Howe invented the
sewing machine, didn't he? Well, just
think Of machines, and we'll be sure to get
her name" The two ladies went to a 8
O'Clock tea few days afterward. and Mrs.
Howe Was there Up sailed the mother
with her sweetest smile, and exclaimed,
My dear Mrs. Singer. how delighted L am
to see you again!" Soon afterward the
daughter appeared, and with equal charm
of manner exclaimed. My dear Mrs VIII
cox, how are your"
Evening star., 1896-07-25
Jeweled Skirt Grfps.

With the wide skirts came in novelties
IL, jeweled skirt grips. and safety pins Of
gold owed their popularity to the blouse,
whose belt they fastened down securely to
the jupe. Grips resemble handsome pins or
clasps and have a strong gold eye attach
ed to the reverse side, in which the hook
that is usually sewed on the band Of a skirt
is fastened. Some Of them are plain, but
substantial; others are mass of delicate
fligree work and studded with Jewels
They are useful articles for holding I'D a
heavy gown.
Evening star., 1896-07-25
What Might Have Been Expected.
From the Atlanta Constitution

A good-looking, well-to-do bachelor of
Griffin was being teased by the young la
dies OF club for not being married He
said: I'll marry the one Of you whom, On
a secret vote. you elect to be my wife,
Ihere were nine members Of the club
Each girl went into a corner and use.
great caution in preparing her ballot, and
disguised her handwriting. The result of
the vote was that there were nine votes
oast, eacn girl receiving one. The man re-
mains bachelor the club IL broken un.
and the girls. all mortal enemies, united in
the one determination that thew will mot
speak to the man again.
Evening star., 1896-07-25

Enthusiastic Britcn Ito seedy American.
who has been running down ali our nation
al monuments)-"Bute even If our houses Of
parliament aren't IN it, as you say with
the Masonic Temple of Chicago, surely.
sir. you will admit the Thames embank-
ment. for instance"
Seedy American-"Waal. guess don't
think so burned much of your Thames
embankment. neither. 1t rained all the
blarmed time the night I slep' on IT,
Punch.
Evening star., 1896-07-25

'"The competition between bicycle manu-
facturers bids fair to rival that of the sew
ing machine men twenty years ago." said
P. A. Baker of Topeka at the Cochran Il
will never forget buying the first sewing
machine ever owned. 1 had been married
but a few weeks when my wife expressed a
desire for sewing machine. Neither of us
knew much about sewing machines, SO I
went to all of the agencies and told them
1 wanted to know the strong points of the
machines before choosing. When 1 reached
home that evening there were seventeen
machines in the house, each accompanied
by an instructor to initiate my wife into
the mysteries of it. She was on the point
of Mysteries when 1 settled it by purchasing
the best-looking machine, which may or
may not have been the best. Bicycle agents
have started the same scheme, leaving a
wheel on trial. and l expect to find the house
full of them, as my daughter writes me that
she contemplates buying one."
Evening star., 1896-07-25

'lnere ought TO be nothing amusing
about death, but l cannot think of a visit
of coincidence l once made without
laughing" said F. c. Herrick of Omaha at
the Howard. Il was living in Indianapolis
at the tine and there is considerable truth
in what is said about the popularity of d.
vorces in that state.
Among my friends was a couple named
Browning. Both We're rather high tempered
and originally they were married when quite
young. They were subsequently divorced
and each remarked. Both lost their part
ners and they were married again. An
other divorce followed and Mrs. Browning
married again, securing another divorce
and once more marrying her first love.
Browning died and 1 was one Of three to
pay a visit Of coincidence to the widow, he
being a warm friend Of mine. We did as
best we could when the widow between
convulsive sobs said: Yes. he was a good
husband. The best 1 ever had. especially
this last time. l am afraid I'll never see
his like again.
Evening star., 1896-07-25

Miss Julia Ring Is negotiating for the
purchase of a place up in Smokers Gap,
In the Blue Ridge. end expects to build a
summer home and studio. She will have
up there an excellent opportunity for the
study OF the superb mountain scenery of
the region.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-05-15
Nez :Perce, Potlatch and Palouse.

These are the names of three great
agricultural and fruit growing districts in
Idaho and Washington reached by the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
They each adjoin the other. are similar
ia products. climate and character, and
together form region for the homeseeker
hard TO equal. The Pa'ouse region has
long been noted for its marvellous grain
production. It is to the Pacific Coast
what the Red River Valley is to slnDeso-
Ia and North Dakota.
The Potlatch country is like unto the
Palouse, and adjoins it on the east.
The Nez Perce region lies south of the
others, and has until recently been part
OF great Indian reservation. OO,OOO
acres of it have been thrown open to set
tlement and it can be bought at cheap
prices and on favorable terms. Write to
Chas. s. Fee, Genenal Passenger Agent.
Northern Pacific Railroad, St. Paul.
Minn., for folder and rates.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-05-15

Mr.. President I should dispise myself,
holding The views do, If should lift my
hand to put in power any man who could
from the executive chamber use the
slightest influence TO continue the existing
system Of finance. Holding, as do, that
the interest of the whole race is wrapped
up in this question; that it is not only for
our interest, but the interest of the world
for believe all people are interested in
it. and that if we do not restore the par OF
exchange between the gold standard and
the silver using countries inside of gen
Grafton that we shall transform Christen-
dom into Asiatic conditions and we shall
put the laborers of Chrlstendom under
Asiatic pay as we'll as under Asiatic con-
ditions s-bellevng that as do, should
dispise myself, as you ought to dispise
me, if did not lift my voice against a
system threatening such danger; and if
should lift my voice one way and vote
another, you would have right to accuse
me of hypocrisy and deceit. AS speak,
MI. lSoaSicut, 81 SAdll VOCc, III IAC
interest, as believe, Of the great masses
OF men in this country; and in the inter-
est, as believe, of the great masses of
men throughout Christendom. (Applause
in the galleries.)"
AS goes Henry M. Teller, SO goes hund-
reds of thousands of other life long
republicans. When that party shows
beyond all question that its leaders are
merely the servile tools Of the money
power they will have no further use for
it as an organization; and they are not
going TO be held in line by singing
Rally Round the Flag" or by sentimen-
tai talk about "sound" money, when they
know that the ,'sound'' money thus
eulogized is simply the shylock's pound
OF flesh with considerable amount Of
blood thrown in.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-05-15

Remember that Bradshaw Bros. of
Worthing now have a large stock of new
lumber bought for cash on reduced
freight rate. They have anything you
may want in yellow pine. oak or white
prices. We do not sell strictly for
cash.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-05-15
Taken On.

Taken up on the premises of the under
signed in Highland township, the latter
part of April, one black sow, weight about
125 pounds. The owner IS requested to
call and prove property, pay expenses
and remove the animal.
AZ 3w KnUTE OLSON.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-05-15
KnUTE OLSON,
Pasturage.

have pasture containing 400 acres
with flowing spring water in abundance.
Will take horses and cattle for the season.
G. B. KENNEDY.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-05-15

have Jersey bull at Warmers livery
stable in Canton. Service. ST.. 90 cash.
J. J. RICHARDSON,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-05-15
MONEY TO LOAN

On real estate. Call on L. H. LARSEN,
Cashier Canton State Bank. 36tf.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-03-06
A SPEAKER PROMISED.
The Wish of the High School Gradu-
ating Class is Granted.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the school board last night, commit
tee from the graduating class, COM
posed of Misses Cornish, Burgess and
Liedloff, appeared and asked that in
stead of the usual graduating exer-
cises a speaker be procured. Miss
Cornish was the spokeslady, and so
neatly did she make her plea that the
board Immediately acquiesced.
The suggestion was made that the
Normal hall be secured, if possible,
for class day, the money saved in this
way to be spent for books. The mat
ter was left with a committee to see
the Normal authorities.
The superintendent made his
monthly report, showing the total
enrolment for the year thus far to be
1,775.
Some routine matters of minor i'm
portance were attended to.