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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-11-26
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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-11-26
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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-11-26

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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-11-26
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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-11-26
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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-11-26
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, S. D.,
October l. 1907.
The Press., 1897-03-04
Prophecies Confouaded.

One of the most diverting tales told in connection with the art of anagram making relates to certain Dame Elean- or Davies, wife of Sir Joshua Davies, says a writer in Lippincott's Magazine. She lived in the time of Charles I and was 8 constant croaker and foreteller of evil. At length she made herself so ob- noxious to the government that she was cited to appear before the court of high commission. She fancied that she was gifted with prophetic powers, because the letters of Eleanor Davies formed the anagram Reveal, O Daniel.'' '' This was not good anagram, as it used the "l' twice and did not employ the ''s'' at all.
 She resisted all the efforts of the bishops to bring her to reason, but was at last entirely defeated by 8 witty dean, who hoisted her with her own petard by making another anagram, not so complimentary to her prophetic in- sight. "Dame Eleanor Davies-never SO mad 8 ladiel" This caused her to doubt the reality of her own inspiration, and so utterly disconcerted her that no more was heard of her.
The Press., 1897-03-04
The Sultan and Electricity.

The sultan seems to have a curious mingled liking for and dread of cleo tricity. MT. Burgin tells in Cassel's Magazine that some years "o he caused to be erected in the grounos of Yi1diz kiosk small theater lighted by incan- descent lamps. One day he saw the workmen trenching the walls in order to bury the wires leading from the en- zine room to the theater and stopped the work, insisting that the wires should all be placed in sight on poles, as he feared that otherwise they might be used to produce an explosion. He had also an electrical boat on 8 small lake, an English dogcart driven by cleo tricity, and a tiny electrical tramcar, upholstered in blue satin and gold, which runs in circle It is said that he has never yet ventured inside any of these vehicles, and also that he has for bidden the use of telephones in Con- stantinople lest murde rous conspiracies should be devised over the wires
The Press., 1897-03-04
The Reason Why.

A lady happened to remark to an ath- letic friend that it was very strange that most of the bad bicycling accidents seemed to happen to women-and could he account for it-were they more ''foolhardy?" Mot at all. he replied. ''The real reason is, think, that wom- en cannot judge distances. Now, from his earliest youth up a boy is trained through his games to accurately meas ure yards and feet. You will see a woman rush in between two carts where a man could tell you to a certainty that it would be impossible to avoid an acci- dent. It is just the want of trained eye that does the mischief. ''-Philsdel- phia Led2er.
The Press., 1897-03-04
Bret Harte's '4overland" Enemy.

In The Atlantic Monthly MT. Charles Warren Stoddard, describing the ap- pearance of Bret Harte's "The Luck of Roaring Camp" explains the story of the woman who was opposed to it's pub- lication. There have been many render ings of this incident. MT. Stoddard's s version is unquestionably the correct one.
 In the August number of The Over land Monthly (1s6s) appeared "The Luck of Roaring Camp" If MT. Harte had been in doubt as to his vocation be- fore, that doubt was now dispelled for ever. Never was a more emphatic or unquestionable literary success. That success began in the composing room, when female oompositor reyolted at the unaccustomed combination of men, tai force, virility and originality. No doubt it was all very sudden and unex- pected. It shook the editorial and com posing rooms, the business office and a
 limited number of worthy people who had seen ''The Luck' ill manuscript as they had never been shaken save by the notorious Californian earthquake. The climax was precipitated when the justly indignant editor, whose motives, liter ary judgment and good taste had been impeached, declared that "The Luck of Roaring Camp" should appear in the very next number of The Overland Monthly or he would resign his office. Wisdom finally prevailed, the article appeared, The Overland's success was assured, and it's editor was famous.
The Press., 1897-03-04
AUDAClOUS kISSANE.
The Rogue and Forger Was a Typical
 Soldier of Fortune

The Rogue and FOrger Was a Typical
 Soldier of Fortune
 The hero of the following story, Kis- sane, had been a prominent business man in Cincinnati. He was tried with others and acquitted on the charge of burning the steamboat Martha Wash ington to secure insurance, and after ward was sent to the penitentiary for a large bank forgery:
 Into the Walker Nicaragua expedi- tion, made up for the most part of linen of strong character, tired of the hum- drum of common life and ready for 8 career which might bring them the sweets of adventure or the rewards of fame," Kissane now, on coming out of the penitentiary, threw himself with all the abandon of his daring nature. He ar- rived at Nicaragua Feb. l, 1856. Un- der an assumed name he was soon ap- pointed and comm missioned assistant commanding general, with the rank of major, and ordered to take charge of the commissariat of the army. He showed such ability that Walker soon promoted him. For eight or nine mouths he had the entire finances of the country in his
 
 ment the filibustering scheme, it is con- ceded, would have met an earlier de- feat.
 When General Walker marched to Rivas, he left Granada in charge of Kissane. The latter made sudden sallies on the neighboring haciendas, and, cap- turing the wives and daughters of prom inent Nicaraguans, held them as hos taRes to be exchanged for money or pro- visions. He is reputed to have made 8 fortune in the sale of confscated hacien- das and vouchers Under his direction cathedrals and convents and private dwellings were pillaged of gold, silver and jewels. The plunder, which filled six large cedar chests, was melted, packed in small bulk and shipped to New Orleans. Robed in priestly vest ments and carrying the holy eucharist, Kissane led a triumphant procession through the streets of Granada. His au- dacity and bravery won him devoted followers. Few, if any, of his compan- ions in arms suspected his early history. Nevertheless the tropics did not shield him wholly from memory of the past. Recognizing in one of the youthful fol- lowers of the army the son of a man who had testified against him in the Martha Washington case, Kissane had the young man arrested on some trumped ap charge and shot down in cold blood.
 At the collapse of the expedition Kis- sane caused to be published in the pa. pers accounts of the heroic death of himself under his new name. Mean while he escaped from the country to Panama on board the United States sloop of war St. Mary's, Captain Davis -Lida Rose McCabe in McClure's.
The Press., 1897-03-04
ON A LOW PLANE.
Japanese Commercial Morality Said to Bs
 Below Par.

Japanese Commercial Morality Said to B@
 Below Par.
 It has long been known to those who had dealing with the Japanese that commercial morality in Japan stands almost on the lowest plane possible to a civilized people With few exceptions even those Japanese who prove estima- ble and high minded in all other matters are not to be trusted in business transac- ion. In Japan the man who fails to
 ,-e advantage of his neighbor in bar
 i1 is looked upon as a fool. The ex- pIanation of this state of things given by Robert Young, who edits a Kobe pa per, is that merchants in Japan have hitherto occupied the lowest rung on the social ladder, being deemed inferior to the tillers of the soil and but little above the pariah class. Up to comparatively recent period trader was but another name for trickster and the pursuit of commerce was held to argue a lack of integrity.
 With changed commercial conditions this low standard seems to have re- mained unsltered, so that the Japanese trader is always thinking how he can
 OCSV OAO nO WILL uOb fulfill his engagements if by so doing he is likely to suffer loss. MT. Young gives cogent reasons for believing that the mikado's subjects soon will lose the for eign customers they have gained unless their code of commercial morals is ma terially and rapidly improved
 Already Japanese consu1s have re- ported that the country's foreign trade is seriously injured by merchants who send abroad matches that will not strike, rice that is not up to sample and stuffs the only merit of which is cheapness. Guilds have been formed to introduce better methods of business, but they have not wrought much improvement, and the situation cannot be radically changed so long as there is no public opinion to support the application of morality to business At present the or dinaIy Japanese trader has no con- science, and until he acquires one the expected competition of Japan in the markets of the world is not likely to be worthy of serious consideration.
The Press., 1897-03-04

Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy and have found it 8 most strengthening and in- vigorating tonic and restorative. When weak, tired, nervous or run down, or when cannot eat or sleep we'll, have found it sure re. storer of energy and strength to the body" If you feel weak, tired, nervous, irritable and nerveless, if you do not eat or sleep well, if you wake tired mornings, with dull feeling head, no appetite, tired and without energy or ambition to work, if you have headache, liver and kidney disease, get at once this great restorative, pr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. It will surely make you well. Dr. Greene's Cathartic Pills are the most perfect pills for biliousness and constipation. Dr. Greene, 35 West 14th St., New York City, the successful physician in curing nervous and chronic diseases, can be consulted free, nersonallY or by letter.
The Press., 1897-03-04

DANGER OF THE GRIP.-The greatest danger from La Grippe is of it's resulting In pneumonia. If reasonable care Is used however. and Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy taken, all danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for la grippe, we have yet to learn of a single case having result ed in pneumonia, which shows conclu- siveld that this remedy is a certain pre- ventive of that dread disease. It will fleet a permanent cure in less time than any other treatment. The 9 and 50 cent sizes for sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Philips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-03-04

Olga Nethersole is beyond question the greatest English speaking, emotional actress of the present day. Everyone who witnesses the tremendous expenditure of nervous energy incident to her wonderful performances, re- slizes the excessive nervous strain and tension incurred and the consequent loss of nerve force and physical st 'enrth. No one, there fore, is more capafle of knowing what most quickly restores and recurerates loss of nerv- ous energy and power than she, and no one is more competent to advise those whose nerves are weak, who a-e i'll, oEt of order or run down in nerve CT physical strength, just how to be restored to health and vigor. She tells everybody to use Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, for she knows that this grand medicine is the best thing in the world to make people well and strong.
 Miss NethersOle says:-''1 have used Dr.
The Press., 1897-03-04
A Mathematician.

"You mustn't detain me-" said the man who was hurrying down the ave- nue. "My time is valuable
 Do ye reckon thet five minutes ot yer time is worth 25 cents?' asked Meandering Mike, quickening his pace so as to keep in step
 "Assuredly.
 "Well, was goln ter give ye hard luck story thet 'u'd last five minutes ex- actly. I've timed it ter run jes' thet long. But ef yell gimme the 90 cents change I'll let ye off with one minute, an we canS neither of us feel thet we've been took advantage of. ."-Washingtou Star
The Press., 1897-03-04
At . Bookstore.

Customer-But this book bears a date prior to the invention of printing.
 Dealer in Rare Volumes much the more valuable, sir-so much the more valuable. 1t is proof of it's an tiquity. It was only after the invention of printing, you know, that the counter feiting of old volumes was possible.- Boston Transcrint
The Press., 1897-03-04

RHEUMATISM QUICKLY CURED.-Aftel having been confined to the house fo' eleven days, and paying out $25. in doc tor bills without benefit, Mir. Frank Dol son of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. was cureC by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain BaIn costing 25 cents and has not since beer troubled with that complaint. For sals y w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-03-04
One Way to be Happy

Is to attend to the comforts of your family. Should one catch cold or cough call on E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs; w. P. Fuller, Somers; Odell & Jones, Staff fordville, sole agents, and get trial bot tie of Otto's Cure, the great German Rem edy, Free. We give it away to prove that we have a sure Cure for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption, and all diseases of the Throat and Lungs. Large sizes soc and 25c I
The Press., 1897-03-04

BILIOUS COLO Persons who are sub iect to attacks of bilious collie will b' pleased to know that prompt relief may ne had by taken Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy, and it taken as soon as the first indication of th' disease appears, it will prevent the attack For sale by w. w. Lathrop, StaffOr Snrings. G L. Phillins South Coventry
The Press., 1897-03-04

The Shakers have made a discovery which is destined to accomplish much good. Re lizing that three -forths of all our sufferings arise from stomach troubles that the country is literally filled with people who cannot eat and digest food |, without subsequently, suffering pain and distress, and that many are starving, be- cause their food does them no good, they have devoted much study and thought to the subject, and the result is this discovery of their Digestive Cordial.
 A little book can be obtained from your druggist that will point out the way of re- lief at once. An investigation will cost nothing and will result in much good
The Press., 1897-03-04
Comets are sometimes disturbed by the gravitating power of the planets.
Try Grain-O! Trv Graiu-O!

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package Of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place Of conee. The children may drink it with out injury as well as the adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it tS made from pure grains and the most del1c te stomach receives it with out distress. X the price of coffee. 15c. and 25 cts. per package. Sold by all grOcerS
The Press., 1897-03-04
Belgium's Royalty.

The present king of Belgium is Leo pold II, who ascended the throne Dec 10. 1865. The kings of Belgium arr successors of the princes of Orange, the first being PhilIbert, who succeeded tc the throne in 1502. For long time they were known as stadtholders.
The Press., 1897-03-04

The bluebottle fly is purely a meat fly, subsisting altogether upon meat and offal and laying its eggs ill decomposed animal matter
The Press., 1897-03-04
Chicora. Pa. "Heraldn Richard yens

Chicora, Pa., Herald" Richard VenseI reports One Minute Cough Cure the great est success of medical science. He told us that it cured his whole family of terrible coughs aud colds, after all other so called cures had failed entirely. Mr. Vensei said it assisted his children through a very bad seige of measles. One Minute Cough Cure makes approximation very easy and rapid. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-03-04

FROM CRIPPLE CREEK.-After the big fire in cripple Creek, took a very severe cold and tried many remedies without help. the cold only becoming more settled. After using three small bottles of Cham "rIin's Cough Remedy, both the cough and cold left me, and in this high alti- 'ude it takes a meritorious cough remedy 70 do any good. @. B. HENDERSON, editor Daily Advertiser. For sale by w. w. Lathrop. Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-03-04
Dover N Fl Oct 21 1SOe

1N' HH's OOO' JA9 1O'TOs
 MEssERs. ELY BROS :-The Balm reach ed me safely and in so short time the effect is surprising. My son says the first application gave decided relief. 1 have shelf filled with ''Catarrh Cures" To- morrow the stove shall receive them and Ely's Cream Balm will reign supreme Respectfully, MRS. .FRANKLIN. FREEMAN. : Cream Balm is kept by all druggists. Full size 50;. Trial size 10cents We mail it. ELY BROS, 56 Warren St.. NY. City
The Press., 1897-03-04

The great comet of 1744 had six tails spread fan-shape.
The Press., 1897-03-04

The Dutch people consume more to- bacco per head than the people of any other country.
The Press., 1897-03-04
Grant on the Battle of the Wilderness

Grant on the Battle of the Wilderness.
 The general in chief, Grant, talked for some time with officers of the staff about the results of the battle of the previous days. He said in this connec- tion: "All things in this world are rela- tive. While we were engaged in the Wilderness could not keep from think ing of the first fight ever saw-the battle of Palo Alto. As looked at the long line of battle, consisting of 5000 men, felt that General Taylor had such fearful responsibility resting upon him that I wondered how he ever had the nerve to assume it, and when, after the fight, the casualties were reported and the losses ascertained to be nearly 60 in killed, wounded and missing, the en- gage Ient assumed a magnitude in my eyes which was positively startling. When the news of the victory reached the States, the windows in every house. hold were illuminated, and it was largely instrumental in making General Taylor president of the United States. Now, such an affair would scarcely be deemed important enough to report to headquarters '' He little thought at that moment that the battles then in progress would be chiefly instrumental in making the commander himself pres ident of the United States. s.-General Horace POrter in Centurv
The Press., 1897-03-04
atr..s SyleanIn~ Tn Paris.

It was with especial interest that I made my first examination of the streets of Paris, for remembered them as be- ing in excellent condition in 1889 lex position yearl. sut..ata. ssrl.-
 After close and careful examination I should say that they are quite as we'll swept as our streets, and that there is nowhere to be found the defective pave ment, of which we have so much. In the matter of litter, however, l think that New York is much better cared for, ex- cept in the more frequented show streets, and, to a certain extent even there, there is more paper scattered, and in many parts of the town much less attention seems to be paid to it's collection and removal. On the whole, think we lose nothing in the comparison. New York is as clean and at least as tidy as Paris. The methods of work in the French cap- ital are in many respects different from what was found in other cities and very different from the methods here.
 In 1859 the cleaning of the streets was transferred from the prefecture de police to the prefecture de la Seine, and it was then placed in the hands of the engineering department. The cost at that time could not be learned, but the cost in 1879 was 3,80s, 900 francs; in 1877 it was 4,6IS, 900; in 1889 it was 6,59O, 900. It is now about 5000, 900 francs. Formerly it was the duty of all property owners to clean one-half of the street if this did not exceed six meters (2O feet) This work is now done by the city and is paid for by a special tax on the property, which, for this purpose. is divided into three classes-that occupied
 l) by buildings, (2) by walls or open grounds, (4) by vacant lots. In no case is the charge more than the actual cost to the city In some cases it is materially less. Property holders must still remove snow and ice from the sidewalks, &C., cording to specific regulations. liar | per's Weekly
The Press., 1897-03-04

Children all hate to take Castor Oil but not LAXoL, which is palatable.
The Press., 1897-03-04

The woman tennis champion of New Zealand has but one hand and that is the left one, but she can serve ball that is exceedingly difficult to return
The Press., 1897-03-04

Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped hands and lips. Healing for cuts and sores. Instant relief for piles, stops pain at once. These are the virtues of De- Wits Witch Hazel Salve. w. D. .Heald, Stafford ol rings; G l.. Phillips. South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-03-04
Eleven Times Around the Earth.

Just think of it! Eleven times around this globe of ours'' in the space of 60 seconds! Can you imagine any thing that moves with such remarkable speed? Sound travels only 12 12 miles per minute, and rife ball eff it's speed were not diminished by resistance)16 1-2 miles Light passes through distance equal to 2 Ia revolutions of the earth in one minute, but electricity travels so astonishingly fast that it is able to com plete the circJ 1t of the earth II 1-2 times in 60 seconds. Louis Republic.
The Press., 1897-03-04

The custom of dating from the. Christ mas era began in Italy in 525 and in Eng land in S16.
The Press., 1897-03-04

Many comets escape observation be- cause they are only above the horizon ill the day time and are lost in the brilliancy of the sun.
The Press., 1897-03-04

"A crick in the back" pain under the shoulder blades, water brash, bilious ness, are symptoms of disordered stom- ach, kidneys. liver, and bowels. For all ailments originating in a Arrangement oi these organs, take Ayers Pills.