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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
HOW A MAN MADE $1,000.
Because the Chap Who Lost It Told His
Business In Cafe.

"Don't discuss your private business
affairs i'll u public place." said an old
Brooklynite to the New Yorker who APP
preached him in a cafe near the city
hail. Then the Brooklyn nen, pointing
out a real estate dealer, said:
Talking about n business deal in
this very cafe cost that man 81, 900, and
the money went into my pocket too.
You see, he represented syndicate that
wanted to build Oh some property in
which was interested as the owner of
one house and city lot. The agent did
not know mo from Canarsie clammer.
Well. he came in here with friend
one of the syndicate-for luncheon on
an afternoon in last July. They took
seats at this table. sat at the next
one.
81 began to take notice. as grand
mas say. when heard the strangers at
the next table discuss quite loudly
deal in relation to the property adjoin-
ing mine. The agent had ordered fine
layout for luncheon aud was evidently
we'll pleased with his deal. He said to
his friend:
"'Well, pulled off the trick for
that property at 219 Cheap street today.
The owner thought was doing him o
favor. l started in at $l5, 900 and final
ly closed with him for s1s, 900. He bit
in hurry. Why, the property is worth
S25, 900 if it's worth dollar to us.
Now must look for the chap that owns
221. He'll be glad to get s1S, 900 for
his house. It's lucky for us they re not
on to the fact that we want to buy that
entire block.
II didn't need to do any eavesdrop-
ping, you see. That little speech of the
agent cost him exactly 81, 900. You can
readily guess that /, as the owner of 221
Cheap street, was not especially anxious
to sell after that. kept Mr.. Real Es-
tate Man on the jump for nearly five
months, and when 1 let up on him ]
got my price. exactly s25, ,000-a neat
little profit Of $1,000 above what ]
would have gladly accepted. So you see
the point Of my remark to you, Don't
discuss private business affairs in pub
lie place. Now We'll go to my office.
and I'll listen to your proposition. -
New York Sun.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
HIDDEN GOLD in PARIS.
Many Fanatics Spend Their Lives Hunting
For buried Treaaure.

Many Fanatics Spend Their Lives Hunting
For Buried Treasure.
Some Parisians are actually kept from
wandering by conviction that there is
hidden treasure behind the walls OF be-
meath the flooring or in the chimney
nook or under the roof, says Chambers
Journal.
You are told that during the number
less sieges t, which Paris has been SUBJ
jected and the internal revolutions it
has undergone there exists not a cellar
or garret but has become the recepta-
Gle of some part of the immense riches
accumulated in religious houses and old
families. There is, perhaps, nothing ir-
rational in the supposition that in the
good old times when converts were
made the repositories not only of the
secrets Of the aristocracy, but of the
family jewels likewise, instances must
have occurred wherein these deposits
were buried and remain undiscovered,
together with the treasures of the con.
fraternity. But human folly has of late
years exalted this rational possibility
into dazzling certainty. Every means is
now resorted to and more gold and pre-.
cious time expended than the most val
liable treasure could repay in order to
seize the secret which still resists dis.
covery. "While you of the matter of
fact, plodding Anglo-saxon race are
toiling and broiling i'll Australia and
California, searching for gold, we gold
seekers of Paris find it here beneath our
feet in the old quarters of the city round
Notre Dame and the Hotel de Willie,
where gold is teeming in greater plenty
than amid the rock bowlders of Califor-
nia or beneath the soil of Ballarat, :"
said Ducasss, the great treasure seeker.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
Sam Jones and Talmsee.

Sam Jones is the embodiment of an
sudacity that sometimes comes very
near the border line of discourtesy. A
Clergyman who often assists him in his
series of meetings told me the other day
this story in the early history of Mr..
Jones' evangelistic work: He was in
vited by DIR. Talmage to hold series of
meetings in the Doctors Brooklyn
church. Mr.. Jones went to DR.. Tai.
.uage's home during the afternoon of
the day on which his engagement began
and introduced himself Mr.. Talmage
looked him over and was evidently a lit
sle taken aback at the rather shabby APP
pearance Of the evangelist. AS it ap-
preached evening he said, Brother
sIones. would you take it amiss if pre-
sented you with q new suit of clothes?'
Certainly not, )" said the accommodate
ing Samuel. He was taken to clothier
and fitted from head to foot, topping all
with high hat.
AT church the doctor introduced him
as the Rev. Samuel p. Jones from
Georgia. MIR. Jones arose with his new
nat i'll hand and repeated, eyes, the
Rev. Samuel P. Jones from Georgia, /"
and added: "And this is the new suit
Of clothes and this the new hat your
pastor has presented to me. If your pas
ior had as much of the grace of God in
nis heart AS be has pride. he would co l.
vert all Brooklyn and would not need
me. ."-Homiletic Review.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
THE FIGHTING suRkHAs.
Something About the Men Who Win Some
of Englant's Battles.

something About the Men Who Win Some
of England's Battles.
The Gurkhas, to whose valor we owe
so much OH the Indian frontier, are not
afraid of death in any shape or form,
have the instinct of instant and unques-
tioning obedience to orders from supe-
riors and take an actual and physical
delight in fighting. 1t isa popular error
to suppose that they are without caste.
There are about IS different castles
among them and several subdivisions in
each caste, but when serving in British
regiments and while on campaign
Gurkhas do not allow their caste sys-
TEN to interfere with their comforts and
will eat and drink freely with Euro
peans and among themselves. They have
no objection to taking pull at Brit
ish soldiers flask and will share a
"chapati" with the most menial camp
follower. They will gladly take cigar
or tobacco from European. Lpt Oh 10
account must man of one caste smoke
in the company of another.
All Gurkhas trace their descent from
the Rajputs Of central India, the Thap-
pas and Gurungs especially claiming to
have the bluest Hindoo blood in India
running in their veins. They have,
however. intermarried for generations
with Mongolian women. One would
imagine therefore that in process Of
time distinctly new type, combining
the leading characteristics of both races,
would have been evolved, but as mat
ter OF fact the vast majority of Gurkhas
are either Aryan or Chinese in their
cast of countenance. Europeans general
ly suppose that all Gurkhas are squat
men, with broad nostrils, high cheek
bones and deep set, narrow eyes. This
is not the case. The Second Gurkhas
regiment has large numbers of Gurungs
and Thappas in its ranks who are of q
slight build. with beautifully chiseled
and sharp features, Aryans every inch.
Gurkhas have one physical peculiar.
ity-their stature is below the aver
age. AS they do not wear boards and
their mustaches. in spite Of much care,
never attain luxuriant growth, to
a casual observer Gurkha regiment
appears to consist Of boys. not men. It
Is on record that when Lord Roberts
was marching through the Kurram the
Pathan women and children came out
to jeer at the striplings whom he was
leading. as it seemed, to their certain
death. and they only changed their
opinion when. largely owing to the
heroism Of these same Gurkhas, the AZ
CHAN army was driven headlong from
the Peiwar Kotal.
The colonel of a distinguished regi-
ment used to tell story Of a Pathan
who had travelled a long distance to get
glimpse of the terrible soldiers that
had defeated his oountrymen. When he
saw the little boyish looking Gurkhas
standing guard at the Bala Hissar, he
committed suicide 'for very shame"
at least-and this is the best part of the
story-so the guard declared when asked
to explain the presence of the dead
5ody.-London News
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18

Everybody knows that old maids are
very particular and sensitive. There
fore when it stormed SO terribly Mon
day they gave up the idea of giving
their entertainment that night, but
postponed it until Friday night-to-
night-when they will entertain all
comers at the College chapel. They
are a jolly lot of old girls and we can
assure the public that they will come
out in their tinist toggery and if they
don't make several "mashes' it wont
be their fault. The show will be full
of fun from beginning to end and q
wonderful transmogrification scene
will take place, when numerous maids
of venerable appearance and uncertain
age will blossom forth as handsome
and interesting damsels who will sing,
render instrumental music, recite and
do other pleasing things. Professor
Makeover's machine will accomplish
this strange and delightful feat. Only
% cents for the whole entertainment
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
For the q. a. II. Encnnpmen,.

The G. A. r. boys of the city have
concluded to hustle to secure the next
state encampment in this city-and
when they go after anything they come
pretty near meeting with success. 1t
will be held at Canton this year in
June when the place of meeting for the
following year will he determined. On
account of the Soldiers Home being
located here, Hot Springs, it seems to
us would be most desirable place for
holding the encampp,ent, 6hd besides
mo place in the state can better care
for the hundreds of veterans who
would attend. Silas A. Strickland;
post of this city has large member.
ship and all have taken hold of the
matter in earnest and want every citi-
rem to do all that he can to help in the
work of securing the next encamp-
sment. It would be a fine thing for
the city and surely every veteran would
enjoy coming here.
Several of the Hills posts have en-
ldorsed the idea and are very desirous
that the location of the encampment
be secured for Hot Springs. The rail-
roads will no doubt also assist by max
|lng . very low rate for the occasion.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton, S. d., "Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs, cough set in and finally termin-
ated in consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying l could not live
but short time. 1 gave myself up to
my Savior, determined if 1 could not
stay with my friends on earth would
meet my absent ones above. My hus-
band advised me to get DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. gave it a trial, took in
all eight bottles. It has cured me and
thank God am saved and now
a we'll and healthy woman" Trial
bottles free at Emil Hargens' Drug
Store
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
Russia Said to Favor Spain.

The st. Petersburg Novoe Vreyma
says: "The United States is we'll
aware that in declaring war against
Spain the approval of anysof the Eu
ropean powers could not he counted
on. All would sympathize with Spain,
If not actively, certainly by categorical
protest against President McKinley's
conduct. This is also we'll known at
Madrid. 1t is hoped that Spain will
not fall into the trap laid 'by Washing.
ton for she has so far no serious
grounds for declaring war, and meas
ures should be Immediately taken in
order that she may not have such
grounds in the future. The Euro
pean representatives will notify the
Washington government that war is
not desirable and Austria and Ger
many sympathize with Spain, the
former being actuated by family ties
and the latter by grudge against the
United States
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
Another Pop Accused of 1rreSu,aritie,

Another Pop Accused of Irregularities.
And now the reports indicate that
another pop official hasn't been doing
just the right thing. A Sioux Falls
special reports that Oil Inspector Dow
dell and his deputy, DeWoody, have
been charging exorbitant fees for in
specting oil, and that they did not do
it legally either.
The report OF the oil Inspector shows
that both he and his deputy are pretty
good travellers and that they have COW
cred about one hundred miles day in
the performance of their duty and that
rain or shine, at home or abroad they
travel one hundred miles and incur an
average daily expense for hotel bills of
Sl.1o. 1t is stated on authority that
charges have been made of railroad
fare and expenses where samples of
oil have been received by mail. OF.
cials of the Staedara;.Oil company de-
clare that they would much prefer a
thorough inspection of their oil ri ther
than a hasty test.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
on.

In Germany "von" implies nobility,
and all persons who belong to the no.
bility prefix "vcn" to their names with.
out any exception. Persons who do not
belong to the nobility cannot have the
right to put won" before their names.
a man whois knighted for some reason,
however. has the samo right to put
"von" before his family name as per-
son OF ancient nobility. For instance,
when Alexauder Humboldt was knight.
cd lie became Alexander Won Humboldt.
All his descendants, male and female,
take the prefix. Philadelphia Press.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
General Miles SAYS We Are Ready,

At a banquet of the Second Army
corps at Washington Tuesday night
General Miles said: 1--WE would not
enter into any conflict without just
provocation or righteous cause. We
are slow to take up our arms, but when
the time does come I trust we will not
be found slumbering. hope there
will be no war. as soldier trust
that if there is war there will be no
Bulls Run to begin with, but an Apo
mattox. We are prepared, SO that the
conflict shall be short, sharp and de-
cisive."
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
KlOndike.


Whatdoes it cost to get there? When
and how should one go? What should
one take? Where are the mines? How
much have they produced? Is work
plentiful? What wages are paid? Is
living expensive? What are ones
chances of ssmaking a strike?
Complete and satisfactory replies to
the above questions will be found in
the Burlington Routes "Klondike
Folder" now ready for distribution.
Sixteen pages of practical informa-
tion and an up-to-date map of Alaska
and the Kondike. Free at Burlington
Route ticket offices, or sent on receipt
Of four cents in stamps by j. Francis,
Gent Passenger Agent, Burlington
Route, Omaha, Nebr.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
French Fleet Mobilizing.

The Paris Aurore afiirms that the
the French fleet is being prepared for
mobilization, adding that feverish anxi-
ETY. prevails in all the arsenals and ship
yards which are working until 10
o'clock at night. The northern squad.
ron is ready for immediate departure,
the mobilization being part of plan
for the support of Russia by naval
demonstration in the far east.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
Fully Tip to the standard.

The Inland Printer, one of the best
critics in the country on printing, has
the following to say of some samples of
job work sent to it by Chas. Dillon. who
has charge of the STAR job depart
ment:
"Taken as whole your work is neat
and attractive. It is fully up..to the
standard"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
Emperor. william and Joseph Take Side,

A Paris dispatch says: "The Aus
trian emperor is making gseat efforts
to induce the European powers to pre-
sent to the United States the danger of
their carrying any further their
interference with Cuban affairs. En-.
peror William is warmly seconding the
efforts of Emperor Francis Joseph.
The American government is aware of
this situation"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18

In the Baltic sea there is an island Of
Denmark called Bornholm which con-
sists almost entirely of magnetic It is
much dreaded by navigators because It
renders steering ship BY means Of .
needle impossible.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
Senate Committee ravors Annexation

Senate Committee Favors Annexation
The senate committee on foreign re-
lations agreed Wednesday to recon-
mend that the Hawaiian Islands be an
nexed by Hesitation in open session.
and framed IA joint resolution to that
end. Senator Davis subsequently re-
ported it to the senate and it went on
the calendar without notice of date for
consideration.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
rouri.t c.r 70 C.l,forni..

An upholstered Pullman tourist car
is run every Wednesday by the North.
ern Pacific. This car leaves st. Paul
2:45 p. M, Minneapolis 800 p. m.,
reaching San Francisco the following
Monday morning. Double berth only
$500. For tickets and reservations
write to any ticket agent N. P. r. r.
Co, or Chas. 8. Fee, General Passen-
ger agent, Paul, MINI. :,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
A Grateful Patient.

doctor, 1" said the substantial citi.
zen, as he rushed up to the young ply.
sician, II owe you my life.
"Eh?"
eyes Twas taken suddenly i'll two
days ago. and my wife sent for you
and you were not in. n.''-Cincinnau En-.
guirer.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
A Card!

The undersigned can be found at
the old stand as heretofore at the
Grand View hotel. Tourists and board
ers will find it to their interest to call
at FRED NOERENBURa's.
Cascade Springs.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18
q. S. BUYSTWOC CRUISERS
Brazilian Cruisers of Latest Design Be
ing Built in England Bought by
Uncle. sam.

ing Built in England bought by
Uncle sam.
The United States has purchased the
two new cruisers, the Amazonas and
the Admiral Abreuall, built and build
ing, by the Armstrong; of England for
Brazil and the United States flag will
be hoisted over them within week.
They are the latest and best product
of the famous Armstrong yards and
have a speed of 20 knots, which will
make them very effective as commerce
destroyers. The Spanish agents en-
deavored to secure the cruisers, to
whom they would be more valuable be-
cause of our larger commerce.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18

ecRoFulA In its worst form
~ yields to the blood cleansing power
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. Thousands of
cases have been perfectly CURED.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-03-18

The New York Tribune Aaac $40 @ natsnsl book
the constitution the the United States the
rates. President Mehns cabinet and appointses
with their ae tables of statistics platforms
of other valuable The STANDARD
Europe Price 2c postage paid the
We will send "FIFTY YEARS IMPROVEMENTS IN
FARMING" free all subscribers of the Tribune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
THOMAS BOWLING & CO., AUCTIoNEERS,
6l2 ST, NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED real. ESTATE

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED real. ESTATE
ON NICHOLS Avenue, FIFTY SEVEN FEET
FRONT, A PART OF LOT OF BARRY FARM.
2y virtue of certain decd of trust recorded In
liber No. 1885, folio rs ct seq, Of The land
ords of the District of Columbia, will sell at
public auction. in front of premises FRIDAY,
TIE TWENTIETH DAY OF MAY, IS9S, AT
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, certain real es-
tate in the District OF Columbia, as follows: Part
of lot numbered two t2) in section ~ Of the
sui division of Barry Farm recorded in county
subdivision book, Levy Court 2 page 1, OF the
yeyor's office of the District of Columbia particu-
larry described follows: Beginning at The north
west Of said lot two - on Nichols avenss
and running thence along the north line Of said lot
five hundred and twenty eight (52sj fcev mere o.
less. to the rear cast line of said lot: thence
along eaid east line of said lat eighty two
fS2 feet six To- inches, les. to the south
east OF said lot; thence westerly along the
south line of said lot fog- hundred AMI ts-enfyaiae
t429) feet; thence mol shely parallel Nichols ave-
twenty-five i25) feet; thence westerly PARALLEL
the south line OF said lot ninety.inc Cs,, feet
less Nichols avenue; thence northerly
along Nichols avenue iftr-scvon 60 feet six al
inches TO the paint OF beginning.
Terms: One-third cash, culanee In two canal en-
staiIuerts payable In six and twelve D,ol.is with
interest ut six per cent per nnnn, mus lis
deferred payments to be secured by deed of trrs: on
premises sold, all cash. ct option Of purs hs,er
500 required on day Of sale. Ali come. aneiug az
purchasers cost. Failu.e TO ~osuply with terEs
forfeits the deposit.
THOMAS W. FOWLER,
PHILIP A. DsRNElI.E,
myio edsds 1889 + ST.. TrustecA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
TIE SIERRA LEONE Massacre
Hay Directed tn Procur
All the Information Possible

secretary Day has telegranhed Ambassa-
cor Hay at London TO procure all the ir-
formation he can in regard TO the alleged
massacre % American missionaries ard the
destruction of mission property at Sierra
Leone. on the west coast of Afriea, and to
make special efforts to ascertain whether
Mr. and Mrs AIcGrew were amon. the
number who were killed
On the 9Th instant. Ambassaior HAY sent
a cane message to the Secretary of State
say ing that he had received the following
message from the London foreign office
teinE an extract frCm a telegram from the
governor. Sir F. Garden, to Mr.. Chamber
Ian:
Regret to inform you that the following
american missionaries were killed by in
sufgent bands at Rotifunk: Mr.. ana Mrs
Cs,ln, Misses Archer. Hatfield and Schenck
ana that Miss Ward and the follow
Ing named American missionaries are here
lSierfa Leone quite safe: Mr.. and Mrs
Bitntner and Mr.. and Mrs Minshall from
Shensch and Miss Mullen from Hanialigi"
and Mrs McGrew. and their friends in this
country have become apprehensive as to
their possible fate. Secretary Day III
structfd Ambassador Hay to make further
TqUiry about them Ambassador Hay re-
Piled on the 18th instant that if Mr.. and
Mrs. ACGrew were stationed at Robettel
they are safe On the following day the
Secretary of State cabled the American
ambassador at London that they were sta
tened at Taima at last accounts. All of
these missionaries were Americans who
were sent 10 Sierra Leone by the United
Brethren of Christ Mission of Dayton,
Chic.