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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
EASILY CURED.
An Inveterate Smoker Who Went Back
on the Weed, '.

An Inveterate Smoker Who Went Back
on the Weed. ,
The United States Tobacco Journal
tells the following story of a cure Of
the tobacco habit: 49,.
YES" he said, II quit smoking near
ly year ago, and haven't even taken
a single puff since"
1T must be considerable of a strug-
gle for man who has been in the
habit of smoking good DEAL" said the
man who never had tried to stop, but
was always promising himself that
some day he would.
II had smoked for over twenty
years." said the man who had quit.
Eyes, know it," returned the man
who never had tried. "That's what
surprises me in your case. It must
have required good deal of nerve and
self-cont1ol.'',
"Not at all! Not at all! Merely
Judgment ..
"Judgment?" 81 . ,
. PRECISELY. It's very simple when
you know how"
why, I've always understood that &
man went through all kinds of torture
and only hung to his determination by
the very greatest exhibition of will
power"
When he doesn't understand or
grasp the proper, method, yes," said
the man who had quit; "but if he ex-
ercises little judgment and common
sense 1t is the easiest thing in the
world. Now, I didn't go off by N.Y.
self and make a solemn vow that I
never would smoke again and then
| stop right short off,"
Limited yourself, I suppose, and
graded DOWN."
Not a bit of it. That's where all
the struggle and the fight comes in.
didn't undertake to put any limit on
my smoking and made it a point for
several weeks to keep a box of cigars
open on my desk at home, only"
EYES,"
II let my wife buy them"
All! I begin to understand"
Il gave her the money that usually
spent for cigars and told her that she
was better bargain hunter than l
and would naturally be entitled to any
thing that she could save out of my
cigar money. OF course she was de-
lighted"
That was to be expected"
Three days later was sick and the
smell OF cigar smoke soon became
nauseating to me. I never could stand
poor cigars, you know. quit smoking
from choice inside of week."
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
CLOSE CONNECTION.
New Devices for Holding the Shirt
Waists and Skirt Together. p. ,

New Devices for Holding the Shirt
Waists and Skirt Together. ta.'
With the return of the bicycle sea-
son comes the shirt waist and the
young maid and matron look forward
to the time when the stiff, thick waist
OF the winter gowns will give place
TO the cool, comfortable garment of cot
ton or silk, says the St. Louis Star.
This year the clever inventor, who
"slumbers not, neither does he Sleep"
has developed from his active brain
devices which promise to be boon to
all wearers of the shirt waist. One,
and perhaps the most popular just now,
takes the form of narrow steel belt,
three-quarters of an inch in width and
fastening in front with hooks and eyes
resembling those of corset. On the
back Of the gown are sewed two broad
steel catches through which the belt is
run. This simple and almost indie
structible device Is warranted to hold
the skirt in place and not to show
either above or below the belt. The
next device is also belt, but in this
>s~SSS
Is attached, in the movable back, three
straps, in both ends of which are fas-
tened strong safety pins, the upper
safety pin to catch the shirt waist,
thereby making it impossible to bag. or
bulge. The pins in the lower ends Of
these straps, which are about three
inches long, are fastened in the under
skirt. OF course the dress skirt goes
over this and should fit very snugly
about the waist. Other inventions for
the same purpose consist of several va
rieties OF buttons, clasps, catches and
pins. The most useful of the catches,
perhaps, is that which may be had to
match any belt. It consists of a piece
of steel about two inches long, curved
to fit waist, with a narrower hook
which extends over the top of the belt.
The lower part is furnished with eye
lets and should be sewn to the dress
skirt. The hook is leather-covered
and can be had to match the most ex-
pensive or cheapest belt. OF course,
the covering Of this hook regulates the
price of the article. An arrangement
which has the advantages of cheapness
and simplicity consists Of soft piece
Of leather about two inches long by
half inch wide and with two sharp
hooks attached. The back OF this
leather is covered with a strong glue
and this is to be pasted in the inner
side of each belt. Tie two sharpened
hooks are slipped through the belts
of both shirt waist and gown, and as
one pulls up and the other down the
necessary result is obtained. Beside
these new devices against the separa-
ton of shirts and skirts, the old belt
pins and clasps will be used. The on
~ difference between those of this sea-
son and last lies in the ornamentation.
The new ones are much more ornate
and, as a rule, larger.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
Senator Harris Old Whiskey.

From the Chicago Times-Herald:
Joe Shelby Of Missouri went to Wash
ington in 1898 to press his claims to
the United States marshalship of the
western district of his state. There
he met Senator Harris. The two men
had. not met since 1866, when they
were members Of the "Carlotta" COL
ony near the City of Mexico. Shelby
ran across Harris in the marble
room" Of the capitol and spoke to him
effusively.
Oh you, sub, I don't know you,"
growled Harris.
why, I'm Shelby-Joe Shelby"
"Ah, how do, Shelby" he responded
without enthusiasm. They talked a.
while of old times and the Missourian
went away.
"D-n that Shelby" old Harris said,
as the tall form of the soldier disap-
peared through the door. II don't see
where he got the impudence to speak
to me at all. Me an Pap Price and
Gov. Allen of Louisiana were down at
Carlotta when that rebel chicken
stealer came along. We had fixed up a
little distillery, an I made TO- bottles
of the finest liquor, sub, you evan tast-
ed. This Shelbv drank one bottle of it
the fust day. Next mornin' we had to
ride ovah the plantations. We lef' him
at the house an he drank two mo- bot
ties Of it, subj"
What became of the other bottle,
-Senator?" asked listener.
I'VE aged it an drunk it, suh.''
How long did you keep it, senator?"
''Fo' days, subj"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
Watching Her Opportunity.

She sat by his bedside and watched.
He was restless and disturbed, and
could not sleep. He babe her seek
rest, but she could not yet do so. She
could not retire until he slept For
years she had not gone to bed at
night without waiting for slumber to
fall upon him. He tossed uneasily up
on the bed, and still his wife sat
watching him anxiously. Finally, af-
ter hours Of patient waiting, her per-
severance was rewarded. He sank
into peaceful, refreshing slumber.
Her time had come. Grasping him
fiercely by the shoulder, she shook
him violently, and as he started up
with yell Of fright she said softly:
did you wind the clock, dear?"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
NEW BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS


A new idea in bicycle bells that will
surely give loud alarm is composed
OF three bells mounted on the handle
bar, with three hammers, all operated
by one lever, the lower bells being
tuned to sound like a chime.
TO prevent the balls from dropping
out OF the bearings when the wheel
is taken apart new device has metal
washer which locks into the outside
OF the cup and projects out far enough
TO hold the balls in place without in
terfering with the cones on the shaft.
For lcng-distance or longtime rides
a drinking device is to be attached to
the wheel, consisting of a reservoir to
hold the water, with a flexible tube
fastened to a frame over the handle
bar extending into the reservoir, thus
making it unnecessary for the rider to
dlsmount when thirsty,
Two bicycles can be solidly coupled
together by newly patented coupler,
consisting of three x braces, one set
being attached to the rear hubs and
the lower braces of the wheels near
the crank shafts, a second from the
back upright braces near the top to
the heads, and the third set across the
heads of the machines.
For use as trainer and teacher
Simple device now coming into use has
frame to rest on the floor holding two
parallel rollers for the back wheel to
rest on and one for the front wheel,
the bicycle being braced or balanced
by the rider as desired, the front roller
being attached to the inside back one
by chain belt to cause the front
wheel to revolve for steering and bal
ancing.
A newly patented driving mechanism
for bicycles is formed of two L-shapei
members attached to the head of the
Z to the bottom braces of the frame
just BACK OF the crank shaft, the pedals
being mounted in the long end and a
bar running from the short end to a
shortened crank, thus permitting an
up-and-down molten of the Medals and
imparting greater force to the sprocket
wheel.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
Prima Facle Evidence.

The car was crowded-inside and
outside-but the passenger in the mid
die of the right-hand seat was evil
IDENTIFY determined to attract the con-
ductor's attention. Finally, after a
good deal of showing and pushing, the
latter somewhat sulkily came to his
elbow. "Well, now, and What dyer
want?" gruf1y inquired the man in
tattered uniform. you've been a-hol-
erin and a-bellerin' At to make any
body think you really amounted to
suthin What is it? Transfer or
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03

1or THIS purpose. A hall or room n, I.
school building is fitted up for magic
lantern projections and on all patriotic
anniversaries the events which the dav
commentaries are shown in pictures on
the screen, and briefly explained to the
pupils. Inc occasion thus becomes tn
the children one of interest and amuse-
ment, and the notion of the picture,.
events sinks deeply in the mind.
IN france more primitive method
OF observing patriotic occasions with
the aid OF the s-hoolhouse flag-not a
new idea there has been told OF IN
Par1s teachers journal. Two school
inspectors making an official tour in
the country, entered village where
dver the schoolhouse, door; the national
Tag was found hanging. The insnectora
supposed that the flying Of the flag was
N their honor; and when they entered
the school-room they said to the
teacher:
We are much obliged for the honor
you do US, but how did you know we
were coming?" w
Il did not know you were coming"
answered the teacher. a.>a .%,@
Then why Is the flag flyinR?"
The teacher Strengthened himself q
mt. 1T isrthe ~thirtieth.. of Nav. gem
tlemeAha." he said. J.. ~ e0 WV
And what is the thirtieth of Nav ?"
The ,thirtieth Of May, is; the ami.
versary of the death Of Joan Of Arc
IT you had taken notice you would
have seen that the flag was dipped or
inclined downward, and that it was
bordered with Grape"
The inspectors learned that this
teacher, entirely on his own responsi-
bility, hung out the flag over tho
schoolhouse door on every national
anniversary-with the flag proudly
flying if the occasion were one of VIC
tory, and dropping or draped if it were
one OF defeat or misfortune. His
thoughtfulness has been taken as q
reproach to the school system of
France in general for it's Indifference
to the more picturesque aspects of
public instruction and it is probable
that henceforth the flag will oftener
be seen over French schoolhouses.-
Youths Con lpanion.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03

street directions, Or 1vu .vi.
got to collect my fare" said the pas
senger meekly. at the same time hand
ing him a crisp new two-dollar bill,
land as l have no desire to cheat the
company out Of" Quick as flash
the conductor grappled with him, sig
nailed for the car to come to stop,
and 'beckoned to the policeman upon
the beat. After few whispered words
to the latter, the quondam passenger
was put under arrest and marched off
to the station house. 5...
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03

The American method of teaching
patriotism in the public schools by
making the most of patriotic occasions
and anniversaries has been adopted in
Europe to certain extent. Formerly
patriotism was indeed taught there in
one way, and particularly in the schools
OF Germany; but the instruction was
carried on mainly, as it formerly was
here, by recitations only or by "dry"
readings which often failed to arrest
the attention of the pupils. In England
the magic lantern has been introduced
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
Stones in Shane of Cross.

Down in Patrick county, Va, there
is, found. a peculiar stone much sought
after~by superstitious people. who be-
lieve that the+possessor of one of these
queer stones is perpetually endowed
with good luck.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
ODD FELLOWS.
90

MARS LODGE, No. 2202. meets second and fourth
Wedn esday in each month for BUSINESS and the
third Wednee day for instruction at Odd Fellows
Hall, 325 Wabash street.
L. r. HICKMAN, P. S., g., Carroll St.
j. K. DILLINsHAA, N. G., Court House.
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, No. 553 G. U. o. of O. F.
Meets first and third Monday in each month 70,
business, second Monday for instruction, ut Ode
Fellows Hall, 1926 Wabaeha.
Mrs. CELEsTINE JACKSON, NJ. no.
MRS. IDA JOHNSON, w. Il 3:4 summit Plac:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
KNIGHTS OF PYTH1As

KNIGHTS OF PYTH1As
NAr. TURNER LODGE No. 2. K. Of P. meets the
second and fourth Thursdays in the month. Bro.
Tiers in good standing welcome. At Labor Tenn.
pie Fourth and Eighth Ave. So.
NV. Jackson, G. O.
JOEL A. CAGE, 9. r. aud s.
The drst and third Thursday in each month. Al:
Drothes In good standing welcome. At Mason
ic Hall Second street bstWeeR Hennepin AID, Nis
ollet kve's.
FRIDK CoM1ls. q. q.
RID. WARE, Z. R. and 8.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
m,nmEApoL,..
q. u. o. o. o. !.

ST ANTHONY LopeE, No. 2e77, meets the frs,
and third Wednesday in each month for trans
action Of husinet s. second and fourth Wednesdays
Tor instruction. at their hall. Second street, bet
weep Nicollet snd Hcunepin avenues.
5. HARE, N. G.
JAMES A. SCOTT, p. S. p. o. Box SO.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
Why She Hated Him.

Photographer Ito bride)-Now, young
lady, please look pleasant. It's only
for just one second.-Collier's Weekly.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL MISSION

ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL MISSION
4es Rice street. bet. Aurora and University.
SUNDAY" SERVICES: Morning Prayer, Litany
and Sermon HOO 4. H.; Sunday School and Child
500 P. ~; Wednesday Evening Prayer and
Lecture 500 H.; Friday: Choir Rehearsal and
Brotherhood Of st. Andrew 500 P. II. All are
cordially invited. Seats free.
REV. E. RoBT. BENNETT. Clergyman in Charge
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
st. JAMES, A. n Z. CHURCH.
Cor. Fuller and Jay streets.

SUNDAY sElv1crs: II 80 A. H.; 2 30 P. H.. w.
eesday prayer meeting, 500 P. H. Pastor Visits q
Monday and Tuesday; at home Wednesday apt
Thursday. Weddings, funerals and ths sick g.
ended on notice.
- uREv. s. B. JoHFsP etor, $50 Lsuis.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
Look Out for Rain.

Look Out Tor Rain.
He-"Your answer?"
she-I am writing it. Yes-with
dust."-New York Times.
PATRIOTISM IN SCHOOLS,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

All parties owing us on book ac-
count are respectfully requested to
call in and settle as we need the mon
ey to meet our bills. We have wait
ed as patiently as possible, and the
time is now here when all can pay if
they as so disposed. Ii you cannot
pay the whole amount you can at
least pay n part, which will help us
out that much. Please attend to it
at once and oblige.
Very Truly yours,
J. w. C~oqil!ette.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

Gene Cottrell and Clay Villman
start this week for the west, going
overland. We believe they intend
wintering at some western town, and
then go for the Alaskan gold fields
next spring. They expectto return in
a year and buy South Dakota, "or
so much thereof as will be necessary
to salty their claim, together with
costs OF trip, interest, etc.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

Wante d-A few dollars on subscrip-
ton. Not necessarily for publica-
ton, but just to show faith in the
best newspaper, in the best town,
best county, best state and best
country that lays out OF DOORS
where every mans a pluto or states
man, and every lady is beautiful and
accompl ished or rides a wheel grace
fully.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30
Religions ORGANIZATIONS.

LyCIuk tVuN
The tent meetings held each even
| ing in Miller for the purpose OF build
ing up a Christian church organlza-
ton, haye been very successful III
numbers, having some l3OmemDers'
old and young. The Press hopes
that great spiritual goodhasalso re-
suited. This continuous work Tor
several weeks has naturally created
considerable discussion in the COM
munity. not only upon religion III
general, but as TO the relative bene-
fits accruing from the efforts OF each
sect. While the radical church menu
Der of any denomination may per-
haps think the others do no good,
because it was not his own way, that
is such narrow, preiudiced ground to
walk upon that the great, intelligent
world declines to follow. To claim
benefits for one sect, is a logical con-
cession of the same for all Others
whose belief is based upon the Bible,
because their immaterial variation
as to method ~ form establishes the
fact that q conscientious following
and practice OF the teachings OF any
one of the churches ought to and
would realize for the individual that
rich promise OF a heavenly home so
prevalent in the word of God.
The town of Miller now has five
church organizations, an Evangeli-
cal with Rev. Carwell pastor, Catho-
lie, with the Rev. Father Plus Boehm
in charge; Methodist, Rev. Davis pas
tor; Presbyterian, Rev. lobe pastor;
Christian, at present in charge OF
Evangelist Elliott. The PRESS be-
lieves these conscientious workers in
their respective fields can all do good
that they are all doing good.
| Which is best the PRESS cannot be so
egotistical as to even intimate, when
the worlds greatest minds differ. In
fact we believe it will eyer be a mat
ter OF individual taste
Perhaps, as some say, there are
too many church organizations in
Miller for the size of the town; but
this is a free country, and it is the
privilege of any onet to start a church
or Join any n they feel inclined to.
There is work for ever true christian
in every church. Don't becloud the
mind nor sour the hearts sweet i'm
pulses by prejudice of one another.
Life is all too short to waste any of
it such a way. When God calls you
home, maybe to-day, or tomorrow,
what difference can it make what
some other may have said or done,
or alleged to have said or done?
Absolutely none there, and ii due to
a petty prejudice Il little time thor
oughly disproves it even here.
This vast erring human family needs
constant religious attention, persist
ent encouragement, a perpetual adj
ministration of that most striking
characteristic of the meek and lowly
Jesus Christ-Charity for others the
gentle word that turneth away wrath;
the helping. hand extended To any
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30
Il is Thought by Many

when the Creator said to woman
"in sorrow shalt thou bring forth
children" that a curse was pro.
nounced, but the Joy felt by every
Mother when she first presses to
her heart her babe, proves the
contrary.
Danger and suffering Turk in
the pathway Of the Expectant
Mother, and should be avoided,
that she may reach the hour
when the hope of her heart Is to
be realized, in full Vigor and
strength.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

A German professor is quoted as
saying that men are better made
than women, and that there is no
such a thing as feminine beauty
At least once in every mans life he
will entertain a supreme contempt
for German professors opinions.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

"Dimples made while you wait is
a st. Louis surgeons adv. Thus a
man can take Kipling's ''bone and
hank Of hair" and have any kinl OF
q women made that he wants.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

i. II. Barnum once said: II can
out-talk any man on earth but a
printer. The man who can stick type
and the next day talk to a thousand
people while | can talk to one, is the
man am afraid of. want him for
a friend"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

Manufacturers are now turning
out steel barrels, and soon the male
population will bid farewell to the
good old times OF skinning knuckles
pounding down hoops.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

Star Pointer and Joe Pdtchen, the
great PAGERS, will race at Sioux City
October 9Th.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

II a fellow could bottle up n few of
his thoughts and feelin's in regard to
hot weather and flies during Sept,
the bottle would make aninterest;ng
center piece for the Christmas dinner
table.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

Wheat is evidently bound to be
wheat, regardless OF the desperate
attempts OF spectators to break the
market price. A good thing wont
down.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

A recent p~ostoffice order says that
"duns'' may be sent on a postal card
that is, just "a mere request to call
and settle an account, without Civ
ing any threats of forced collection.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

The regular fall excursions are
bringing many people into South
Dakota, some to visit, some returning
home" after living elsewhere, and
some to seek new locations.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

Speaker Reed says prosperity is
not I'M accident, but destiny Clad
this thing is explained ut last!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

Corn shucks indicate that we will
have a cold winter, while the first
three days after the nj crossed its
trocha says mild winter sure. Your
choice goes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

: September closes with a record of
being about the warmest month in
the year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

The buckwheat crop is said to be
large this year, and hot cakes will
soon come sliding off the griddle like
Star Pointer passes under the wire.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

Inquiries for men to do work wonld
seem to indicate that there is more
work than there are men.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30

The Dakota man who eats his soft
boiled egg for breakfast can appreci-
ate it more to know that that egg
would cost $1.25 i'm Klondike.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-30
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