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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
KINGSLEY.
Why the Great Author Compared Him
self to the s.rassburs Clock.

Why the Great Author Compared Him.
self to the strassburs Clock.
Every one of the great army of Kings
leyites will welcome this story Of the
immortal Rev. Charles. 1t comes from
an English lady whose country resi-
dence was under his spiritual care aad
ut whose table lie was, therefore, a fire.
quent guest. The good mans we'll es-
tablished habit of talking much about
things of which he knew little is the
cause for the story. He had a habit,
particularly at dinner tables, of holding
the guests asape with minute stories
about the inhabitants of Mars or the
fishes of Kamchatka. All of this availed
except on such unhappy occasions as
when he came Unexpectedly across some
one who had liked in Mars or fished in
Kamchatka. 1t was on such an unfor-
tunate occasion that Kingsley gave this
excuse, which deserves to be preserved.
Some unknown little man from the
very foot of the table interrupted a very
brilliant discourse about, say, the eli
mate of Mars, with u very unexpected
81 beg your pardon, Mr.. Kingsley, but
what you state is wholly untrue. l
have lived there and am able to assure
you that you have been grossly misin-
formed"
Embarrassed only for a moment,
Kingsley replied: 81 am very sorry if
l have heen making misstatelnents. You
know, of course, that l would not dc so
Intentionally. But l fear that it often
happens, However. l always console
myself with remembering an incident
of my youth. = twas cn the usual grand
tour and came to Strassburg. | was be-
ing shown TIE famous clock by a loQua-
cious and ready wituad old dame. l saw
how the works Went and how the apos-
ties marched. But as she was growing
far too eloquent over the wonders OF
the work l said: 'Yes, my good wo.nin.
1t is VERY fine hit OF work. But | must
call your attention to the fact tAa- al
though my watch says it is only l clock
this great dial says it is nearly 2. ]
know my watch is correct. Can not
your great clock keep time% She was
very indignant. lit keeps the time quite
good enough, sir, always within an
hour of the correct time. Why, what
would you have? \ clock which does SC
many very wonderful things cannot he
expected to do them all we'll. And may
l mot console myself sometimes witt, thu
thought that perhaps l, too, am like tht
s%trasshurg clouk::"-Waslinston Star
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25

III uumors are true there is likely to
be- more than mediocre ability in
jected into the congressional candi
dacy here in the Hills. Among thos,
We hear spoken of as willing are Il. w
Martin and Edwin NanCise of Dead
wood, either of whom would do honor
to our state alongside the ablest man
i'll congress-. Then Judge Gardner of
Rapid City is very likely to he i'll the
race. When the Hills has some of the
finest talent i'll the state. and men who
would grace the halls of congress. it
will be strange indeed if the eastern
part of the state doesn't recognize ii
and help nominate Il Hills man-and
thus help drive populism out of this
region.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
HELPS THE
The House Rat Eat. Quant,t,e. Of LEAD
Pipe aud Creates Sewer Gas.

The House Rat Eats Quantities Of Lead
Pipe aud Creates Sewer Gas.
One of the most persistent and de-
structive assistants the plumber has is
the house rat. A rat can eat out plumb
ing as fast as an average honest man
can pay for it. To q rat a greasy lead
pipe is u toothsome moroccan. When a
hungry rat forsakes the barn and finds
his way into the cellar of a house and
thence up through the walls to tho
space between the floors. the first thing
he tackles is the grease OH the outside
of Il lead waste pipe. If he finds other
food shortly thereafter. he spares the
pipe, otherwise he cats the pipe and the
water escapes through to the ceiling
below and ruins the plaster. The plumb
er is sent for and repairs the leak, but
he doesn't tell what caused it.
Once upon Is time u rat was ''hoist
by his own petard, SO to speak. He
got into IL house and found his way to %
lead pipe, ON which he tried his teeth.
1t was pleasant chewing and put q fine
edge on his teeth, s. he continued. Soon
he had eaten Il large hole i'll the pipe
and a stream of scalding water poured
forth. Before he could escape he had
been scalded to death, to say nothing of
being drowned. But he had the satisfac-
ton of knowing that he had ruined a
fine ceiling and that the carpet under
meath it lad been soaked full of lime
water. There is no great loss without
some small gain.
Just to show what they could do,
some rats once ate 80 feet of lead pipe
under "a bathroom and over the kitchen
of % big hotel i'll this city. The floor Of
the bathroom was marble and under it
was u tireproof floor made of iron beams
and hollow tiles. The pipes were laid
i'll the space between the floor and the
girders. Rats were attracted thereto by
the odors from the kitchen. They met
the lead pipes. When their appetites
were satisfied, the space was filled with
lead dust.
Rats like to eat drain pipes from
kitchen sinks because they are lined
With grease. The only way to keep
them away is to pack the pipes with
mineral wool. Mineral wool is a sub
stance made of furnace Stag through
which Il jet OF air has been forced while
it cooled. The mineral wool gets into
the eyes of the rats and drives them
away. Modern plumbers discourage rats
by laying iron instead of lead pipes.
Rats. strange to say, are great breed
ers OF sewer gas. They gather up bone:
and scraps Of meat about the kitchen
yard and carry them up into the rafter
between floors and ceilings. The pres
ence of this plumber is ooner or late,
discovered by the odor, and the plumbe.
is sent for to discover whence the sewe,
gas comes. 1t is not always we'll to tel
the housekerper the truth.
Thus it is the humble brown hous
rat helps his friend the plumber cav
an honest livelihood, and the plumbe
thanks him i'll his own gentle way
Kansas City Star.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25

And so Mccoy will not be Indian
agent after all. His appointment WIZ
confirmed all right. and then he L,
signed and was mt once appointed pos
office inspector at Il salary of $40
day. which beats herding Indians all
pieces. Mccoy has some qualitic
tions that go to make IL good inspecto
particul arly if IL little detective wos
is necessary.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25

Recollect that many different kinds
of warrants can be used in place OF
money in paying tax. | have these war
rants to sell. Even if you have some
warrants, l may have some kinds that
you do not have. and may lie able to
ave you money. If you have no war
rants at all | IAN save you a consider
able part of vour tax. BE sure to see
me or write to me before you pay your
tax or buy warrants.
42tf WALTER ANDERSON.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
The pop central committee iecid'

The pop central committee i@cid'
to hold their state convention al Mo-
deem on june -. and very matura
urged all "rcformors" Nispnn.r"
body ". o wishe, 10 he in A',+..
on that day. NOT noncssssiir 49,
name the ticket. bat merely a., .
antee Of good faith 10 h.! Il raii'
ton 10y Themselves. is they Wish. toe
dovse the nominec, Of tt.. p1rs
invitation 10 "reformer9" d srn.-' 3
clules fret silverrpuS'iean-,'" ca
cruts" and thc like.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25

The Sioux Falls Press roasted kipP
finally and praised Leland now
has twenty-seven insurance statements
to show for its services. We alway
like TO see the faithful rewarded
whichever side of the fence they hap
pen to land on.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
", Silk HAT Epoch.

Mrs. Grea'llead-I want a silk l.,
for my husband and one for nay sou
Hattef-i didn't knew ley w
them.
Mrs. Cir e:thead-Thev h.
tofore. hut now my soil ,
first musta:he and lily II
an interest in politics.
Record.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25

Ex-.Audi,or l.. c. Taylor and j. NJ.
Greene are said to he among the latest
Candidates mentioned for governor on
the republican ticket. Both are good
men. but senator Greeley is likely to
outrum them both.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
IN BONDAGE.

Silent. forever silent, through the years.
The drcary years which empty come and &C.
Why do l cry to one who never hears
And, far away, my griefs Gun never knowf
See here! l burn the letters one by one,
Although my heart burns with each burning
word.
II chains are broken, freedom must be won.
My chains arc loos'd, but III, le..t has not
stirred.
What else is left for me to east away,
What clinging me1n'ry from tho too sweet
past?
Upon the altar, midst the fire, / lay
This little relic, dear. 1t is the lastl
And now I claim the freedom which / gain.
am no more IL slave to long dead things.
No victim l To swell thy triumph train,
lut II frec,! bird, with new recovered wings.
What shall l do with this great gift long
sought
Agift which looked, far o.Ss, so passing sweet?
Claspcd in my hand, il fades and turns to
naught!
Once more l come and lay it Mt thy feet.
-I.iliun Robinson in Sketch.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
There Are Others,

But our way 10 Sioux City is the best.
Buy local tickets to O'Neil. Neb.. and
take the Pacific Short Line there.
Lowest fare. shortest time. Close on
nections between the Black Hills and
all eastern Dakota points. No lay
0ver in Sioux City is necessary.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
Chicaso's Favoritc Passenger. 81.

FavOrite Passenger. ST. n
Reasonable success seems to have
followed the efforts ofthe management
the Nickel Plate road to make it
lar AS a passenger line for travel
- - 1t is regarded as favorite by
in making the journey from
hicagn to eastern points.
II MS of that line will be gratified
arm that arrangements have been
for all passenger trains of the
Plate road to arrive at and de-
"m the Van Buren, street station
hica9o.
'e many advantages afforded by
I union depot. located in the
portion of Chicago and the
" advantage afford. d by lower
han Owe other lines. having
"sst,ains daily, with through
AIRS IN New York and Boston
h a ':ntage of superior dining
hen all considered, should
vi" a.ed travel over the Nickel
I'd 40.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
Burlington Route-Calisnru,a Ex,r-
SIM

Cheap, quick, comfortable. Leave
Omaha 4:35 p. m, Lincoln G:lo p; NJ,
and Hastings $50 p. m. every Thurs
day in clean, modern, not crowded
tourist sleepers. No transfers; cars
run right through to San Francisco
and Los Angeles over the scenic route
through Denver and Salt Lake City.
Cars are carpeted; upholstered in rat
tan: have spring seats and backs, and
are provided with curtains. bedding,
towels. soap, etc. Uniformed porters
and experienced excursion conductors
accompany each excursion. relieving
passengers of all bother about bag
gage pointing out objects of interest,
and in many other ways helping to
make the overland trip a delightfule en-
p~erience. Second class tickets are
honored. Berths five dollars.
For folder giving full information.
call at nearest Burlington Routeticket
flee. or write to j. Francis. general
passenger agent, Omaha, Nebraska.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
HOTSPRINGS STAR.
u>ERMs OF THE WEEKLY STAR.
sI.5o YEAR IN ADVANCE.

Otherwise as Follows:
One Year. ...... $500 SIX Months........Sl.0 o
Three Months, 40 cents.
The STAR is published every Friday.
Short ncwsy communications. and local
news items. nrc cordially solicited.
j. A. STANLEY, Editor and Publisher.
Entered at the Hot Springs postoifice as
SC 1ond-class matter.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25
Stute of South nnlsntu.

StUtt oil SOtltII I1NIIOtu.
County of Fall River.
BE it remembered that on this 23rd day of
February. ISIS, before me, Walter Anderson.
n notary public in and for snid county and
CT. Smith. well known to me to be the per-
sons wlo are described i'll and who executed
the foregoing freely.
In witness whereof i have h%ereunto set my
hand and official seal at said county the day
and year above written.
lsEALl WALTER ANDERSON.
N.AA.... u:
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-25

StNtP OF 1IlllOlS. I
Comfy ofrool1.i
On this ssnd day of january. in the year
one Thousand eight hundred and ninety eight,
before mt Frank p. hudson. II notary public
i'll and for said county and state, personally
appeared Richard G Lake. known to me to
he the person who is described in and who
executed the within and foregoing instrll-
mclt a,id acknowledged to me that he execu
ted the same.
SEAL FRANZ p. JUpsoN.
The record-union., 1898-01-22
IN THE GRAVE.
Remains OF Engineer Hackett and
Fireman Lightner Laid at Rest.

D. 2. Hacl1ett, the engineer who was
killed in the recent sad accident near
Colfax, was buried yesterday after
noon in the City Cemetery, large
concourse following his remains to the
grave from the residence of Charles
Dilley, 905 l. street. The funeral was
under the auspices Of Union Lodge,
No. 5S, f. and A. NJ. of this city, by
request of Granite Lodge, No. 222, +.
and A. NJ, of Rocklin, of which de-
ceased was a member, w. w. Doug
las, Worshipful Master of Union Lodge,
rendering the burial service of the or
der most impressively. The members
of the local Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers attended the funeral also,
A. L. Bowsher w. A. Ketchum and J..
NJ. Wright of that body acting as pail
bearers, with T. w. Heintzleman and
John Sweeney Of Union Lodge. Mrs.
Lester, Mrs. Howard and Messrs. Les
ter and Bellhouse rendered the music.
singing deceased's favorite hymn,
Nearer. My God, to Thee" as the fam
lily We're leaving the grave.
The funeral of Edwin Lghtner, VINO
also met with his death in the Colfax
accident, took place yesterday after
noon from the residence of his uncle.
Bonus Lightner, 914 E street, under the
auspices Of Sacramento Lodge, No. oS,
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen,
assisted by California Lodge, No. 700.
The services We're conducted by Rev.
w. c. Sherman, and Mesdames How
ard and Lester rendered the music
The pail-bearers were G. f. Rollins, G..
f. Wickes. A. Mccullough. F. J. Mes
ser, George Coyan and p. P. Miller.
The record-union., 1898-01-22

He shared the fate of Columbus. Penury
was his portion; calumniation his main
recompense, and the credit of his great
discovery has even been attempted to
be disassociated from his name. While
unhappily justice was not fully ac-
corded him when living, history as it
will be written will as inseparably asso-
ciate him with his great discovery as
1t has bestowed upon Columbus the
honor for the discovery of the new
world.
With you, the sons and daughters of
the California pioneers, and with your
descendants, will in large measure rest
the responsible duty Of perpetuating,
and at appropriate times, OF
commemorating the great events
in which your fathers and
mothers were conspicuous actors. l
know that you will respect the legacy
that will be bequeathed you, and that in
the years that will come the nobility OF
the California pioneer will be regarded
with added splendor, the results of his
achievements more fully appreciated,
and that upon the pages of imperishable
history will be recorded his merited
tribute.
After the programme was concluded,
dancing was indulged in by the younger
people. In the basement were other
attractions, to which all sooner or later
paid their devoirs The Committee on
Decorations, Of which Miss Flora
Luther was Chairman, had rendered the
room a perfect bower of beauty. Long
streamers of gold color, alternated with
srnilax, We're pendant from the ceiling,
while at the end of the room was a
bower of similar material which shell
tered the colored band that was to fur
nish the music for the banquet F1Ve
tables were set, the prevailing color be-
ing gold. the lamp decorations and nap
kins representing the metal in honor
of which the celebration was held. II
was a beautiful picture, but the guests
We're not subject to the doom OF King
Midas. for everything in the shape OF
viands that heart could desire was there
for their delectation, even the goldeh
fruit of the orange tree. 1t was an
evening thoroughly enjoyed by all, ana
they hoped to be present again to cele-
brate the centennial of the discovery.
The record-union., 1898-01-22
A Deep Grounded Respect for Cool Conn
mon Sense.

A Deep Grounded Respect for Cool Conn
mon Sense.
Weak men study to do exactly what
has been done before. Great men un-
derstand that each day is a new day.
A weak man takes a drink that ne
does not want. because he is asked.
The thoughtful man whose mind is ca
pable of governing things and men
as we'll as himself says, Thank you,
[ shall be pleased to join you If
LIQUOR be used that will add to our vi
tality and ability to do things. If not
I know you will excuse me, for health
is paramount and reason should gov
ern''
Fine sermon that, over a fancy ma
hogany bar but, after all, every man
deeply respects the individual who is
guided and governed by cool judg-
ment and common sense. If one finds
his habits Of food or drink are produc-
ing some hints of disease he should
heed natures plants and properly ad-
just his diet 10 keep his beautiful ma
chinery in order.
One does not always know where to
commence to correct a diet, but one of
the surest spots is coffee, a most skill
full and fnsidious enemy that sings
one to sleep and knifes him"
It's slow but sure effect on heart
finally produces weak pulse and weak,
faint feelings at times. which grow
slowly but steadily more pronounced
unless the cause be removed.
Postum Food Coffee furnishes de-
ncious beverage, high in nutritive
value, for those who are troubled with
coffee.
1t has been widely initiated, but the
pure can be obtained in the sealed
packages with the red disks thereon
containing the trademark TT makes
red blood"
The record-union., 1898-01-22
LAID AT REST.
Funeral of the Late w. A. Get'
Took Place Yesterday.

The funeral of the late Captain Will
lam A. Gett took place yesterday AFTER
noon frcm the residence of his daugn-
ter. Mrs. David Farr, 1919 + street.
there being a large attendance. KEY.
Vaughan of the Methodist Church
(South) conducted the services. Ihe
Society of Sacramento Pioneers at
tended the funeral in a body H. i.
Cohn, H. A. Kidder, ]. G. Genshlea ana
c. NJ. Phinney rendered appropriate
music. The pall-bearers were H. NJ.
LaRue, P. S. Lawson, William John-
ston. John Miller, C. X. Daugherty l..
b. Van Den Burgh, J. H. McKune ana
f TWitcheu.
The record-union., 1898-01-22
Weather Reports.

The Weather Bureau reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures
Yesterday to have been "a and "a de-
grees, with gentle southerly WINDS anu
clear weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at a. m.
and ) o. m yesterday were 3o.3O ana
3031 inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday We're 46 and
80, and one year ago to-day AZ and ~
degrees.
The average temperature was A and
the normal AZ, showing yesterday to
have been three degrees cooler than
usual for the Dist day Of January.
The record-union., 1898-01-22
BABY's SMOOTH, FAIR SKIN
A Grateful Mother Writes this Letter
Tells all about Her Troubles when
C,b QroLo ou< ,st;&h C@sof,Ja Cnrec.

Baby Broke out with ScrofuIa Sores.
SAT the age of two months, my baby
began to have sores break out on his right
cheek. We used all the external ap-
plications that we could think or hear OF,
to no avail. The sores spread all over one
side of his face. We consulted physi-
clan and tried his medicine, and in week
the sore was gone. But to my surprise in
two weeks more another scrofulous look
ing sore appeared on baby's arm. 1t
grew worse and worse, and when he was
three months old, began giving him
Hoods Sarsaparilla. / also took Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and before the first bottle
was finished, the sores were well and have
never returned. He is now four years old,
but he has never had any sign of those
scrofulous sores since he was cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, for which feel very
grateful. My boy owes his good health
and smooth, fair skin to this great med
icine." MRS. s. S. WRoTEN, Farming
ton, Delaware. Get only Hoods.
The record-union., 1898-01-22
Held to Answer.

The preliminary examination of
Harry Spencer. arrested few days ago
by officers Pennish and Douglas In
this city for burglary of the house on
the Reed ranch. across the river, was
held yesterday in washington, and he
was held to answer in the Superior
The record-union., 1898-01-22
Decision for Plaintiff.

Judge Hughes yesterday rendered a
decision for plaintiff in the case OF
Patrick Burns aginst Richard O'Neill,
suit to quiet title to the north half
of lot 4, P and @, Sixteenth and Sew
enteenth streets.
The record-union., 1898-01-22
Is a Citizen Now.

Judge Johnson yesterday granted let
ters of citizenship to John Detling, a
native of Switzerland, on the testimony
of Charles D. Holdener and Albert
Buergi.
The record-union., 1898-01-22
A BAR SERMON.

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c. .
The record-union., 1898-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON, wholesale hard
ware, bicycles, carts, buggies, carriages.
pbaetons, Balm farm and header wagons.
Send for catalogue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

one bound from the groove of medic
Gritty to the pinacles of wealth and
fame.
Everyone who has ever perused
| typical English newspaper knows that
| 1t is about the dreariest, the sleepiest
and the heaviest product of journ IL
ism the world over. A capacity 10
avoid i've news, or hide 1t in para
graphs placed in obscure spots amoag
the ads is one Of the chief requisites OF
a successful London editor. If he f2r-
got himself and placed n sensational
story In conspicuous place he would
probably lose his job. In other wor Is
the great London editor is just the re-
verse Of his American brother.
Ten years ago Alfred G. Harms
worth graduated from Oxford. His
father was a barrister and it was in
tended that the son should follow the
same respectable calling, but the
young man was not fitted for the law.
In fact In few months he convinced
himself, his parents, relatives and
friends that he was rank failure. He
was twenty years old, with not a cent
of capital. or the prospect of being
presented with any.
Today at just past 30 years, he Is the
owner Of some thirty publications in
Guiding dailies weeklies, and month
lies. A month hence he may have
added another dozen to his list, Ten
years back he didn't have G100 sterl-
Ing to his name. Today he Is called
millionaire but there may be some
eXaggeration in that, But he Is rich
and is growing richer all the time.
! II was he who sent the jackson ,eN-
petition to the north pole and the
enormous expense attending 1t was "A
mere Incident IN his finances.
! When Harmsworth made his notable
/ failure at law he secured a position as
reporter on the Daily Graphic at SIS
| and when he had $50 he went to law
York. He lived on next to oothing
and managed to put in three months
In the American metropolis every
minute OF which he devoted to a
study Of the methods OF American
/ journalism,
Then he returned to London and
borrowing el00 started cheap week
/ ~ called Answers. which was main
" made up OF clippings OF odd things
! from American publications. Each
week he offered ESQ prize to the ftss
person solving some silly riddle and
from the lead-off the paper was a mon
ev-maker. Its circulation today being
$4,000 copies. Its profits are said to
be close upon 100000 yearly.
This was Harmsworth's start. Mos.