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Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
First Postage stamp.

The following IS az aXtcact from 4
letter from Col. F. S Purseii Of Lo-
gan, who left few weeks ago to take
charge of the mail service for the ar
my of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. at Military
Station No. 26, Bucna Vista Cuba.
The letter bears the date 0: Jan. II,
and says:
This was the first day ny office was
open to the public. Maj. Russell B.
Harrison was my first customer. He
had previously asked ne as special
favor TO be allowed to purchase the
FIRST stamp and mail the first letter. He
was here bright and carly this morn
ing to claim the favor had promised
him. His letter was TO his wife, and
inGorsed on the envelope certificate
as follows:
This certifles that Mai Russell 3.
Harrison mailed this the first Letter
received at Military Station No. 20,
Baena VISTA Cuba.
+. S. Pursell, Agent in Charge
Il also gave him E certificate show
ing that he had bought the first stamp
sold at this station.
If you think for one moment that
an Lot doing a land Office business
here you will have a different idea
When | tell you that the receipts OF
my office today were over $500.
In the ship in which came over
to Havana from Tampa was quite a
crowd Of Americans, besides num-
Der OF Cuban refugees. Among the
passengers in our cabin were the
widow, daughter and son of the great
Cuban leader, Garcia, who died a few
weeks ago in Washington. They were
bringing back to Cuba the remains OF
another daughter who recently died at
Thomasville, Ca. where she had been
in the vain endeavor to regain her
health. The presence Of these distin-
guished people caused quite a degree
OF interest among the other passen-
gers. The Americans especially were
interested, and a desire to offer SYM
pathy to the family grew until finally
1t was decided that 1t would be the
appropriate thing to do. / was asked
TO head the crowd, and make the nee
essary remarks, which l did. Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
MUST MARRY.
Or Feast a whole Legislature on succu'


The way of the bachelor in Dela-
ware political circles is a thorny one.
In the present legislature there Is one
member of the house, Hon. William +.
King by name, from Sussex county
who is bachelor and a prosperous
merchant Mr.. King is about 80 years
Did. He wears beard, neatly trimmed
IN the latest style, and there Is proD-
ably no better dressed man In the
house. He attends strictly TO his own
business and that of his district. Even
the pretty young women OF Dover
who have also learned of Mr.. King S
single state. have been unable TO make
an impression upon him. In order
that all the members of the house
should enjoy welded bliss, Representa-
tive Donahoe of Wilmington, the
Democratic leader of the house, arose
TO a point OF personal privilege a few
DAYS ago. He said that he regretted
to learn that one OF the members OF
the house was travelling through the
world alone. and he desired to have
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
IN THE GREAT NORTHWEST.
Letter From the Kansas and Nebraska
Delegates to Daaphin.
Prince Albert, Sasl1.,

bt'fSHt's " sauIoh'
Prince Albert, Sask.,
18th August, 1898.
William McCreary, Esq, Immigra-
tion Commissioner, Winnipeg, Man:
Sir-We, the undersigned delegates
from Kansas and Nebraska. u. s. A., III
reporting the results OF our trip TO
Bauphin, and subsequently TO Regina
Prince Albert and the middle Sas-
katchewan country, beg 10 say that our
tickets were limited to q days and as
we had other large regions to visit, we
could only spend short time in the
Dauphin country. We examined, how
sver, the principal cultivated areas In
tne southern parts of township 2e,
range 10, the great wheat fields OF WIS
hart. Buchanan, Owen. Smith. ROSS
Sinclair. the Whitmores, Drinkwaters,
ETC., and subsequently,, others TO the
north, and never, In our experience
have we seen finer grain. The whole
country is watered by numerous
streams flowing from the slopes OF
Riding Mountain. and excellent well
water is found everywhere at from TO
Is feet. Extensive forests OF spruce
md tamarack cover the northern parts
of the mountains. from which timber
Is manufactured in Dauphin and else
where, and sold at Sl2 thousand
at the mills. Wild hops and Wild fruits
are abundant, and ripen in the open
air. Vegetation throughout is surpris-
ingly luxurant. and without hesita-
tion we would rank the whole region
amongst the best grain growing areas
Of the continent. The output of wheat
last year was about 75, 900 bushels, but
this year II Is estimated at over a mil
lion. Westward lie tie homestead
lands which now, and when fresh sur
veys are completed. will afford COM
Portable homes to thousands OF dill
gent families. The great Gilbert
Plains, also, we were unable to Wis.,,
where grain growing has been conduct
ed with the best results for years. and
which will become a vast wheat field
as soon as a branch railway reaches
there. Settlement is speeding In all
these regions, reminding us indeed CT
the early days in our own states: and,
as we have examined, since our visit 10
Dauphin, a portion of the great coun-
try lying south and east of Prince Al
bert. We can readily imagine the tide
of immigration which will soon flow
into the Canadian west
(Signed) George S. Bennett. Halls
Summit, Kan: s. w. Bennett. Halls
Summit. Kan; z. f. Brooks. West
phaiia, Kan; John Flannery, Stuart,
Eeb.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
WHY SHE KEEPS YOUNG.
Gives Few Hints to :he FadCu
Friends.

Gives Few Hints to the FadCu u
Friends.
Everyone has 10 do some disagree
able things in this world" said the
pink-cheeked woman of 40 to the
woman of %. whose complexion looked
like bit OF faded gray crash. But
there are always two ways of doing
disagreeable things and the choice
rests with the person who has to do
them" The faded young woman
looked puzzled and the wrinkle
deepened between her eyes, says
the New York Commercial Ad-
vertiser. you and l Illustrate
the two ways of performing unpleas-
ant duties" continued the pink-cheek-
ed matron. "It | go to bed early it
is because I want to keep young and
healthy and good-looking as long as
cause my book is dull or for some
other purely selfish reason. If you
were tired to death you would stay
up If you thought any one needed
your society or you ought to finish
your embroidery or you ought to send
letters to China. If you wanted to do
any Of these things | wouldn't object,
but you don't. ut is the staying up be-
cause you feel it your duty to do so
that is making you old before your
time" The faded woman Of % sighed
and the CHEEKY woman of 40 went on:
'You give big parties because you
think it your duty to entertain and
make your house pleasant for your
husbands friends. You always look
like a ghost at the feast and have
nervous headache for a week after
ward. You look forward with dread
to big dinner, but you give one every
two weeks. I give parties. too. but
not for conscience sake. enjoy them.
l never gave formal dinner in my
life and my only reason for not doing
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
the west, thus insuring a stretch Of

the west, thus insuring a stretch OF
water free from obstruction. Prevt-
ously the winner had always finished
at flag post in the water; this time
he had to reach the shore, where the
winning flag was held. At Z o'clock
in the morning at this time Of year Is
not a popular hour to turn out for
open-air entertainment, and there was
not big crowd present; the fact that
the race was held day earlier than
usual, too, probably took a certain
number of would-be onlookers by sur
prise. The race itself resulted in .
somewhat easy win for f. Harrison,
a Cambridge university freshman, who
was given a start of 20 seconds.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
IN GOLD WATER.
Annual Christmas Handicap of London
serpentine Swimmers.

Long before most Of US were out OF
bed on Saturday morning, December
cath, a shivering band of Serpentine
swimmers stood ruefully surveying
the ice-coated course, over which they
usually hold their annual Christmas
handicap. Ice, as a rule, is a trivial
matter to those indomitable spirits,
but it is a more serious impediment
where racing is concerned. So, for
the first time in thirty-four years-the
whole lifetime of the club, in fact
the course was reversed, the race be-
ing started from the east instead of
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
p.afne.. Cannot BE Cured

or local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the car There Is only one
way 10 cure deafuess and that is by consti-
tutioral remedies Deafness Is caused by Oh
inGaned condition Of the uucus lining of the
Eustach hian Tube. Vixen this tube Is iniiamed
YOU have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear.
Ing, and when It IS entirely closed deafness Is
the result and unless the Inflammation can bf
taken out and this tube restored 10 It's normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an intiaEcd condition oil
tho mucns surfaces,
we will give One Hundred Dollars for any &C 81
O! Deafness (caused by catarrh) that canno;
be cured by Halls Catarih Cure Send fol
circulars, free,
Sold BY Druggists. 15c.
Halls Family pills are the best
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

jolly time playing Hide the Thin
Bile" "Blind-man' Buff and Hull,
Gull, How Many?" and when they were
tired of games MIR Brown brought OUT
the corn-p pepper and they popped corn
and roasted apples by the bright kit
chen fire, and by bedtime they were so
tired that they dropped right of TO
sleep almost as soon as their little
heads touched the pillow. although
they had just assured each other that
they did not feel sleepy one sit, and
knew that they should not go to sleep
for long while.
When they awoke in the morning oh,
how il looked out-ofdoors! No paths,
hardly any fences, even, could be seen:
nothing but white snow, and still
showing; no chance Of going 10 school,
nor Of giving away or receiving any
valentines and three little girls with
sober faces took their seats at the
breakfast table; but as they lifted
their plates the faces quickly changed
and the happy laughter rung out, for
under each plate was valentine.
Carries was quite an elaborate one;
sheet Of raper folded in the middle,
scallcped al round the edges, and then
arouEd it iirst a row Of blue stars, then
a row OF yellow ones. and thea ono Of
pink stars. and IN the center a rosette
Of .cl isSGe-paper, while on the inside
w@s printed in very QainstaEin5
"a Alon
Tao rose is red,
The violet blue.
The pink Is pritty,
And so are you.
Susie's valentine WAS both gorgeous
ard patriotic, the sheet Of folded pa.
rc" being Gu. into the shape Of flag
with strips CT red paper pasted Oh for
The stripes, and q piece OF blue IN the
ccTncr dotted with C!lt stars, and in
side It said:
When this you see
Remcmrer me.
Nellie had q very dainty affair, cut
hcHrt, with q border Of lace paper,ani
bic Ai!t star il tAe center; ana her
verse read:
II you love mo
AS ] love you.
No nife can cut
Our love il TWO.
The p.easantest thing about 1t al!
was, that each little girl thought her
own valentine was the prettiest, and
was perfectly satisfied. The next day,
when the roads were broken cat, the
three little girls went 10 school and
distributed the valentines which they
had made, ard received a number
themselves. but none, they thought, as
pretty as those which they had found
under their plates at the breakfast
taL.e.--M II. w. Carter.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
Russia's Large Standing Army.

Russia possesses the largest standing
army on earth. Every year some $780,.
wv conscripts join the Russian forces.
which in time OF peace number 1,000,-
600 men. On a war footing this rises
TO 2.5O0,0OO, and calling out the present
reserves would increase 1t to 6,9i7 900
well-trained soldiers. Should neces-
sity arise the militia would be called
out, bringing tie cars forces up to
9,OO0.000 men.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

r. and what remains of It
Friect specimen of the architec-
mat period. The outer walls
ep are still in a fair state Of
Fauon, but the balance of the
re Is nothing but a complete
IN one corner of the moat are
'een two stone columns. Tradi-
rs II that these were spanned
fOssoeam Of wood, surmounted
PVs OF iron spikes, and that the
fds Of the castle hurled male
nom the castle walls at this
Pmpaling them on the spikes set
wood.
cambridgeshire is the moat-
OF Churielinge, built by Ed
IN the twelfth century. 1t is a
ae' built in the form Of a rect
mere Roger Bacon, the monk
paer, spent many Of his declin-
I, and here. in 1878, came
Elizabeth, to visit for three
nsuonshire has Hanham Hall,
circular moat. 1t is an ugly
= II is no longer inhabited,
spt In good repair by its own
are doubtless proud of the
II was the residence of the
>dary. ' eA u
uiy moated castle that now re-
ue mentioned is Great Tarry
surrey. The first structure
VI the site OF the present
ss hunting lodge built by
an about 1900. About sixty
iouse was destroyed by
another and larger structure
,fuen'iy erected. In 1880, for
"n reason, the castle was
!! PEASANTS, and, after the
4un OF its little garrison, was
estfoyed. For nearly two
| no further attempts were
Uaild on the spot, but in 1882
n. structure was erected. and
I :. mat time, the reputation
'ue most magnificent in all
\ ,.s outer walls are built en-
EIs 1use pieces of timber. 1t is
h,r,.p pecimen OF the architecture
\ Eas I, Of Queen Elizabets.
/ ~ OF these castles and
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
Need soan and Water

Gen. NJ. c. Butler. talking about his
experiences in Cuba to a Washington
correspondent OF the Baltimore Sun.
said he got along pretty well, but
ascribed his comfortable feeling to the
fact that he took two thorough baths
every day. He said one could have a
tolerabIe degree of immunity from dis
ease and discomfort By observing a
careful diet, abstaining entirely from
stimulants. and keeping a close and
constant acquaintance with water.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

..s,,e moat, that ancient means
- 60 famed in song and story,
scarcely more than a memory
the broad lands of the queen $
|ps Britain to the other' anu
= 90 more Of a moat than an
diteh around the castle. In
! ant of twenty instances even
IN has been filed up, and not a
n the moat can be found. d,
II are Just eight castles ana
| bouses in the entire United
an around which is still to be
| me- moat filed with water. and
ki,b access can only be had by
| Of a venerable drawbridgs
| nearest of these to London Is
House, in Warwickshire. Not
n hours ride by train from Lon
(ripgs one to Igtham Station.
| here It is a four-mile drive to
kronial house. The road is spien-
kent. and is bordered by thick
! rom almost the very door OF
kaiop until Ivy Thatch Is reach
eharming little cottage boasting
\ Of nearly three hundred years.
h ,he head Of a steep, winding,
lane, which brings one to the
surOunding the garden. This
i Of comparatively recent date.
been built during the latter
II the eighteenth century.
garden is quaint, curious and
khioned, reminding one very
Of the garden With which Scott
knts Tully-yeolan, with its trees
rshes clipped in fantastic shapes.
hort walk over the tan bark path
DE Is at the moat, fully 40 feet
with its green water simmer
the sunshine like an emerald
rsvhat pale hue, out OF which
be massive walls OF the castle,
BOO years old. A bridge, solidly
leads directly into the tower
Sunted gateway.
a beautiful picture Of the ex-
oia typical mansion of the four
century. Before US loom gray
covered in patches with dark
Ivy, carved and fretted gateways,
bed roofs, quaint doorways, and
lattice windows filed with
glass.
distinguishing features Of the
br are the baronial hall, and the
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
> Picturesque Sights in a Land
Falling Into Decay.

manor houses are in the hands Of i'm
poverished families, and an American
millionaire looking for an English
home, rich In historical associations
and unique, even in land OF castles,
in the possession of a moat, could OBJ
tain any one of them at a bargain
price
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
our Naval station AT san Juan.

The United States naval station, TO
be located at San Juan, Porto RICO,
will be of the utmost importance as
the key TO the situation when the MIC
aragua canal is constructed. The key
to good health is lIostetter's Stomach
Bitters, 1t guards the digestive or
gans from attacks of Indigestion, OIL
lousness and constipation.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
Welcomed the Announcement.

AHA! the plot thickens. exclaimed
the hero, as he strobe across the stage.
Good responded a voice from the
gallery. ITS pretty thin so far. -
Ohio State Journal.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
A Mcre EnrmaIifx.

"Do you know that ia Russia a
man doesn't become of age until he Is
twenty-cix years oldT'
"Yes; and so far as his citizenship Is
concerned, 1t doesn't do him much good
to become OF age even then."--Cleve.
land Leader.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
Mathematical.

Tommy-Paw, what does the paper
mean by calling Mr.. Bugghaus an Sx10
po!iticisn|'
Mr.. Figg-I presume ii means he Is
not exactly square. indianapolis
Journal.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
When Johns Away.

His pipe Is cold upon the shelf,
His jelly dogs lone estray;
The house is quite unlike itself
When JCEu's away.
We miss his whistle on the stair.
We miss the turning of his key.
His CHEEKY mandolins fayorite air.
His company.
And when his CHEEKY letters come
We seem 20 read between the lines
wistfuI yearnng for his home
Our love GiTiacs.
On! army blue that shines so bright
Oh! army blue that looks 80 warm,
II folds many heartache tight
That uniform
Harper Weekly.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

A Valentines Day of Long Aco--The
First Postage Stamp to Reach Coast
After the Americans Took Possession
of Cuba-Littie Folks of Long Ago.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

Mrs. Uinslow's eoot hing syrup.
Fer children teetbing sotes the guns, reduces m
nsmuston, asys pain cures wind coiic. Csc bottle.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

The stock exchange is place where
lots of men exchange their money for
experience.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

e chapel. the
J fully 100 feet
with a ceiling
fted by huge
beams Of oak,
Falls, paneled
|cak, are dec
! at Intervals
pieces Of ar
| What mem
LOT mediaeval
|such a hall
fl Days when
hll was filled
hundreds Of
| knights and
| ladies', and
fables groan-
fer the good
| provided for
f in Sussex
! all that is
[Bodiam Cas-
pm surround
! the stagnant
\ 5uilt by Sir
|ard Delyu-
! In 1886, 1t
|neyer been
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

The medium should always be in
good spirits.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
AgrtcuItur0l.

"What is raised mostly in damp ell
mates" asked the teacher.
Umbrellas" replied Johnny.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

Don't think the woman who poses
as a man-hater can't be induced to
change her nErss.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

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Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09

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Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-09
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-06-23
OLYMPIA RBBR

is an exhilrating non.iniuriousl beverage.
Taken in moderation its medicinal proper
ties tend to regulate. andLl;eep the system
in good, working order. The brewery
is situated at Olympia, Washington
State, in proximity to the far famed Tum
Falls, the water Of which contains sever.
al important special qualities necessary to
the manufacture of wholesome beer.
Larry H. Dee of the Hoffman Bar, cor
ner Hotel and Nuuanu'streets, has :the sole
retail agency for the OLYMPIA BEER
and would be glad TO have the public call
and pass judgement.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-06-23
BarberS,
Notice,

Having returned and established myself at the
European Shaving Paror, Merchant street, opposite
Judd Building wish TO call the attention of my old
customers and new ones who wish 10 favor US with
their trade.
NJ A. PHOTO,
Formerly OF tie.Union Barber Shop,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-06-23
For Sale by All Dealers.
Fifty
Desks

Book Cases, Letter Files,
Document Files, Press Stands,
Chairs, Stools, &C., of all styles
and prices, just received ex the
bark "Mohican," and placed on
sale at our warerooms on Queen
street. We are prepared to outfit
your office complete. Our new
stock contains some of the very
latest and up-to-date time-saving
devices for business men. Call
and be convinced.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-06-23

a Light, Mild Beer is a
good thing to tie to. 1t is a
household necessity.
Perhaps you have never
tried Rainier Beer?
Every household should
have it. The whole family
will enjoy it.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-06-23
J. u. Sheahan, Adlutant,
THE WAVERLEY CLUB.

If you want a nice rubber tire
hack with a careful driver ring up
Clnh Stable Hack Stand Tel. 3l9,
and we guarantee you will be
satisfied.