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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02

making an exploration OF it, or rather
in walking all around it.
The circumference of the largest isle
Is only four leagues, but its shores are
SO steep and rocky in some places thai
traversing them proved a most ardu-
GUS task.
On the eastern side we found a great
cascade pouring from a brow Of rock
upon the beach. The latter was Gov
cred almost everywhere by a broad
leaved seaweed, the dark and Shiny
endril of which were several yards
In length aod were termed by Hislop
the gigantic fucus."
So day after day passed, and, amid
our various means of procuring food,
we never failed to keep a keen lookout
to seward for a passing sail; but
none came lear hat lonely islet of the
southern sea.
One morning I found there had
drifted ashore near our hut a mass OF
h a mysterious substance, the origil
OF which has puzzled so many natural,
1sts-ambergris. 1t must have weigh
ed more than a hundred pounds, and
When we threw some of it into the fire
1t melted and diffused around a most
agreeable perfume. This marine pro.
auction, which is only to be found in
the seas or on the shores of Africa
and Brazil, is alleged by some to be a
concretion formed in the stomach o;
the spermaceti whale.
On the fifteenth morning after on,
landing a seaman named Henry War.
rem. who went to milk our goats
which had been tethered to a large
tree near the hut, returned in haste
to announce that the ropes which hal
secured them were cut, apparently by
a sharp lnstrument-cut clean through
and that the goats, the capture OF
which had cost us so much labor, were
gone.
Cut? BY whom?" asked every one
Before we had time to consider this
Hislop came out of the hut, and stated
that one of our three bread bags had
also been cut open, by a slash from &
knife, apparently, and that several
pounds of biscuits had been distracted
The strange alarm, and what was
worse, the doubt of each other, which
these discoveries excited, were painful
and bewi!dering.
We examined the place where the
goats had been tethered, but could dis.
no traces Of feet, and nothing
remained but the ends of the ropes
the long boat sheets and halliards)
tied to the stem Of a tree,
Ito be continued.)
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Parson Praises Hot" Show.

Woman and Wine" a sensational
melodrama at the Princess theater, has
been the talk of London for weeks. A
Northumberland parson attended the
performance n night recently to
study its so-called wickedness. At the
fall Of the final curtain he arose and
addressed the audience. He said the
management deserved the thanks Of
the public rather than the condemna-
ton for the mighty ermon the play
breaches by. %picturing the horrible re-
suits Of sin and vice. The tremendous
throng paid close attention to the
words, and cheered his sentiments at
the end.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02

The daughter of a Zulu in comfort
able circumstances Ices not leave her
fathers kraal without much pomp and
many queer rites, which doubtless are
held by her people in high estimation.
1t may be noted, too, that the marriage
customs of these dusky Africans are
subject to innumerable variations,
each tribe having its own peculiari-
ties. Hairdressing, by the way, is an
important feature both to the bride
and bridegroom. and the attention
paid to the couture of the pair would
shame the performance OF a West end
hairdresser who arranges a tride's
locks and fastens the orange blossom
chaplet. A cone-shaped erectior, for
instance, is the lawful couture OF a
Zulu wife. and this cannot be legally
worn till the marriage rites are duly
completed. Save for the all-important
cone, the head of a Zulu bride is close
ly shaved. an assegai being used for
the purpose; whilst, as soon as a
youth is Of a marriageable age, his
head is shorn to leave a ring round
the scalp. and then literally besmear-
ed with fat and ochre. without which
unguents no Zulu would feel fittingly
decorated for his bride. When the
bridegroom-elect has been shorn Of all
his hair save the wool on the crown,
which is trained in a circular shape
and some four inches in diameter, q
ring is sewn to this, of gum and char
coal; in this the Zulu thrusts long
snuff spoons, needles, and small utility
articles, and is very proud OF his ring,
which is the badge OF manhood
From "Cassell's Magazine" for March
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
A Musical Well.

Near Wiederman's, Texas, is an aban-
doned we'll, about sixty feet deep, and
overgrown with vegetation, which is
famous in the neighborhood for its
musical powers In fine weather, par
ticularly with a westerly wind, it gives
forth a sound like that of an Aeolian
harp, swelling and dying away by
turns. When a heavy northerly wind
is blowing the water rises within a
few feet of the top, and strange noises,
which some people think resemble
means, issue from the old well. Ar
attempt to fill up the well a few years
ago failed. apparently because of the
existence of a subterranean cavity
which swallowed up the dirt as fast as
it was dumped in.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Didn't Need II.

Husband-Why don't you wear your
cloak? Wtfe-It's last winters. Hus-
bandits Just as warm now as 1t was
last winter. Wtfe-True, but / don't
need It SO much. When ! see all my
neighbors with new cloaks I'm hot
enough without eny.--Ift-Bi
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
h a Trillion Is.

People often speak of a trillion as a
possible number. The fact is, not a
trillion of seconds has elapsed since
the creation of Adam; nor will that
number have elapsed until February
LIST in the year Of our Lord 25s25, fsr
in a trillion of seconds there are 31,6S7
years, 80 days, 1 hour, 46 minutes and
40 seconds.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
The Cheerful idiot.

Every woman is an aristocrat at
heart said the youngest boarder.
Yes" said the Cheerful idiot; "she
hates to think of herself as classed
with the plain people."--Indianapolis
Journal.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Not Intended.

"Pen-hecked says his mother-in-law
has done him a great turn at last"
What's that?" Taken his wife home
to i've with. Observation-Disclosures Bull
let.n.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Deyoured by Lnndnn-

London devours every year 400, Geo
oxen. 100000 sneep. 100000 calves,
100000 hogs. fowls innumerahle, and
$4,000 GOO gallons Of milk.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
His Passion.

Mrs. Prosy-Reading is quite a pas
sion with my husband. Mrs. Dresser
So it is with mine-when he reads my
milliner's bills.-Tit-Bits.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14
THEATRICAL.
THE OLIVER.

A good story lie tod Of manager Of
an opera house in q one-night stand
who concluded to become q travelling
manager. 10 casting about for u SOU
brette he wrote tO Harrison Grey Fiske,
Editor OF the Drs matte Mirror, with q
modest request to be referred 70 a young
womau who could both sing and dance
and " h. WAS clever at both.
Mr. Fiske's reply was TO the effect
that aft r surv,, iny The entire Ii, Id he
had picked out all the young women in
sight and the list ran as follows.
Della Fox.
Edna Wallace (Horper.)
The manager might take bis choice.
There 10 young woman with AT
Gay Coney Island" Company which
comes to The Oliver for one night.
Saturday. October 14h. named Matte
Lock tie. who fills both the require
merits. The Omaha Bee Of October 6 h
says: miss Matte Lockette was
easily the hit OF one of the best shows
seen at Boyd's in some time," "At Gay
Coney Island"
All who ace HanIons' new production
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14

OF "Superba,' which comes to The
Oliver Theatre on Monday and Tuesday
October 10th and 18th. will agree that
1t is the best show, the grandest spec.
tscle. ever produced by these famous
entertainers. The scenery is magpiti-
cent and ia given most gorgeous eff ct
by the skillful manipulation of score
or more 1T powerful electric calciums.
The dramatic cast this year is the
strongest that the Hanlons have had in
many years, while the costumes and
armor are radiantly beautiful. The bal.
let imported entire, direct from London,
10 spoken of as vision of genuine
beauty, live and graceful figures and
healthy complications. One Of the new
dances presented is the Parasol Ballet,
which is q beautiful combination of
effects with different colored parasols.
The acrobatic feats are astonishing and
the drolleries e. the clown are intensely
amusing. A most interesting feature 10
Herbert's Dog Show, the members of
which display Intelligence that makes
them seem almost human. They per.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14
Why tho Dla mOnd Glcams.

The diamond is full of phosphorus,
This quality has been known for cen
turtles, and still there are many who
DO not know 1t. That Is the reason OF.
ten that CLEANS OF light are seen issu.
Ing from the stone In the dark. TO this
quality alone attaches great deal OF
value. The most phosphorescent Stone
10 the one that Is the best cut. IL there
10 phosphorus In the stone II Ia great.
" enhanced by proper cutting, so that
I'D scintlllating faculties arc increased,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14

very big show. The street parade is a
unique feature, and will take place at
1l:3O A. M. Headed by their brass
band, the company will parade the
principal streets Of the city, after which
musical concert will be given. The
seats are now on sale at the Funke box
offic and are going very rapidly. That
the house will be crowded goes wirhou
say ing. Everybody will be there, and
his sister and brother.
Regular Funke prices. Is to 80 cents.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14

form canine feats that have never been
seen here. One of the most remarkable
being death scene, the trainer fires
pistol aid the dog at which it is aimed
goes through all the motions Of the
death struggle even to the fioal gasp and
kick in a most relastic manner.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14
THE FUNKE.

"Chat'anooga' relates a story Of
thrilling incidents, with background
Of conflic5 aud honest love, aid is in
form and manner the hest work Mr..
Garter has ever done. Its purpose be.
ing to keep the auditor constantly en-.
tertained, there is no cause to cavil at
the means employed 60 long az they
succeed.
At The Funke, Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. aud Wednesday
matinee. October 10th, 18th and 18th.
Evening prices Is to 80 cents. Matt
nee 10 and Is CENTS.
The attraction at The Funke Thurs.
day evening, October 10th. will be Oliver
SCOTS Minstrel Carnival. The ward.
robe, stage effects. and everything per-
tanning to the exhibition has been got
ten up regardless of expense. 1t is q
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14

All who ace Hanlone' new production
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14
UNDER or
o~A y NN ! 5. SS.!t lss a. [, ZZtaRyIe
SATURDAY, OCtober14
ONLY ONE NIGHT. THE BEST EVER
AT GAY CONEY ISLAM

1t is to laugh, and you do. Larger, strong
ever. Pretty girls, catchy music, everything
date. Regular prices. On sale Friday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08

to appear at the police court, and at
il O'Clock they were all present.
They were represented by Mr..
Howard of Baldwin & Howard. who
secured continuance until Nov.
18th, at which time the dealers will
probably plead not guilty, and the
case will be heard for the prelimi-
nary steps towards knocking out
the ordinance.
It appears from the records of the
police court that Mayor Smith was
the first to make complaint against
the liquor dealers. Atleast, the first
complaints were made out for his
signing, but for some reason or 9TH
err he did not appear to sign them,
but instead he ordered Patrolman
Henry Holdhouse to 60 up and sign
the complaints. AS result the 20
lice court officials were compelled to
make out new complaints, which
Mr.. Holdhouse, presuming that he
was acting under orders, signed.
1t can be stated here that two of
the leading attorneys in this section
OF the state have given it as their
opinion, and are willing to back
their opinion by money, that the or
dinance will not hold, owing to the
defects in the same pointed out in
recent issues of this paper.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08

one time commissioner of the Sheri-
dan district, committed suicide at
her home in section %, Sheridan.
by cutting her throat with a razor,
while In an clubhouse, shortly after
nine O'Clock last Friday morning.
Dependency, superinduced by
worrying over the disappearance of
the valuable property left her by
her former husband, was the cause.
Mrs. VanOrmun had been threat
ening to take her life at various
times during the past year Some
time ago her son took gun from
her, and since that time she
has been watching for an opportun-
ity to carry out her premeditated
design of taking her own life. Early
Friday morning she was alone on
the farm with her daughter Ida, and
little boy. Miss Clark observed
that her mother was acting queer,
and took a butcher knife from her.
A few minutes afterwards she took
a potatoe knife from her, and after
doing this the mother asked for
some tea. Miss Clark prepared the
same and left her mother drinking
the same to 90 on small errand.
When she returned to the room a
few minutes later her mother was
gone, and she commenced to look
for her. Going to an clubhouse she
peeped through knot hole and
saw her mother inside of the struc-
ture. She opened the door and saw
her mother leaning over a hole,
with a razor in her hand, jabbing
away at her throat. Her clothing
was covered with blood, while the
floor presented a bloody spectacle.
Miss Clark, Mortified at the sight,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08
THE SCREEN ORDINANCE.
Arrests for Violating It Made Last
Saturday.

All of the liquor dealers of this
city were placed under arrest last
Saturday forenoon on the charge oil
having violated the new city ordi-
nance prohibiting them from having
screens, stained glass windows,
ETC., before their bars ON Sunday.
They were simply notified by the
patrolmen that they were wanted
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08

ran for assistance, screaming in
doing so. Her cries were heard by
neighbors, and they arrived in time
to find Mrs. VanOrmun still alive.
A messenger was sent to town
for Dr. Halves, but an hour and a
half after the razor was first applied
to Mrs. Clark S throat, she was
dead, and DR.. Halves arrived too
late to be of any assistance. As
coroner he made an investigation of
the case, and decided that an in
quest was unnecessary. Miss Clark
was suffering from the excitement
and DR.. Halves remained at the
house for several hours, until she
showed signs of recovery.
The funeral occurred on Monday,
after Albert E. Clark. who was in
Wisconsin on wedding tour. was
notified, and arrived here with his
bride in time to attend the funeral.
Mrs. VanOrmun was 81 years
old. She came to this county many
years ago, with her former husband,
Alfred Clark, who was one of the
most highly respected citizens and
farmers of the county. Mr.. Clark
left his family in good circumstance
es, but owing to some cause in the
management of the estate the latter
dwindled, and when final account
ing was had, the wife. hearing the
same read in the probate office,
broke down completely. Judge
French, at that time probate Judge,
came to the widow S assistance as
far as possible for him, but from
that time the widow of Alfred Clark
commenced losing her nina, and it
resulted in the above unhappy end
ing.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08
THE CITY
SHORT ITEMS CAZETTE0.

Mrs. Ella J. Bell left for Ovation
an last Wednesday.
A. T. Clifgard of Echo Was at.
tending to business here last Thurs
day and Friday.
George B. Hughes and family
moved into the E. A. Lyman resi-.
dence on Fourth street last Thurs.
day.
Clarence NJ. Olsen and John Gil
bert were in the city last Thursday.
The two gentlemen are figuring on
winters sojourn in California.
o. NJ. Herman and wife expect
to leave here in a couple of weeks
for California, where they will
probably remain for the winter, il
not for a longer period. 80
The district convention of the
Order of Eastern Star will convene
in this city next week. The local
Stars are making arrangements to
entertain the visiting delegates on
quite an elaborate scale.
During the past year the gross
receipts of the Redwood Falls post
Office were 1885. The total
expenses were 1880. The net
revenue was 1886, and the per
cent. expense to the gross receipts
was 46. s@.~ 2 ~ 500 Etssss
Miss NJ. V. Graft will be at Hotel
Francois parlors with a new and
complete line of Battenberg Point,
Duchess and Flemish laces, silk
embroidery, etc., from Nov. 10th to
18th. Ladies Of Redwood Falls are
invited to call.
Complaint was made to the au-
thorities about the middle of last
week by Sarah French, charging a
we'll known citizen of Redwood
county with being the father of an
unborn child. No arrests have
yet been made.
The ladies of Crystal Lodge,
Daughters of Rebekah, will hold a
fair at Odd Fellows hall some time
after Dec. 1st. All kinds of useful
articles will be placed on sale, and
purchasers of Christmas presents
are invited to inspect that line first.
A. D. Stewart has added to his
farming area by purchasing Of the
Winona 4 st. Peter Land o., the
south half of the southwest quarter
of section Is, aud the southeast
quarter of section 16, all in Redwood
Falls township, and amounting to
$40 acres.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08
ARCHIE STEWART ASSAULTED.
Thresher Jumps on to Him and Pro
CeedS to Chew Him.

Ddulel " DOnnell, q JlreSnpr, IN the
employ of Archie Stewart of Under
wood, was arrested by Sheriff Pease
on Tuesday afternoon of last week,
on the charge of assault and battery
on Mr.. Steart, committed at Under
wood, on Oct. p st.O, Donnell was
arrested at Marshall. On the follow
ing. day, after Mr.. and Mrs Stewart
and other witnesses had been broght
in from Underwood, O. Donnell en-
tered plea Of guilty the police court
and was fined $50 and costs, amount
ing to $65.O5, which O'Donnell ex-
poets to pay, in lieu of languishing
in the county Jail for 80 days.
AS result of the assault on Mr..
Stewart the latter presents rather
a sad spectacle. He has operated a
threshing machine in Underwood
and vicinity for many years, and has
never before had trouble with his
crew. A day or two before the as
sault was committed O'Donnell quit
work and went to Marshall, where
he is alleged to have got on a jag,
AID in returning brought liquor to
the other threshers of Mr.. Stewart S
crew. Finally, he demanded his
wages, and Mr.. Stewart informed
him that he would pay him at the
proper time. O Donnell jumped on
to Mr.. Stewart, when the latter was
not looking, and knocking him to the
ground, proceeded to bruise, main.
and bite him in every possible man
ner, and before help could arrive
Mr. Stewards face was bleeding
from wounds caused by biting, etc.
O'Donnell suffered only slight bruis-
es. The affair was kept quiet until
early last week, when Stewart, after
having his wounds dressed by DR..
Renninger of Marshall, was able to
be around, and decided on having
O'Donnell arrested, with the above
result. The Marshall Reportergives
the following version of the affair.
which is not altogether correct.
Last Saturday he was approached
by numberofhis crew, whodemand-
ed their wages. This he refused to
do until sometime. this week. The
crew thought this to long to wait
and proceeded to plot to get even
with him if they had to take it ''cut
of his hide Saturday evening the
crew rounded him up and again
demanded their money, which Archie
promptly refused topay over. This
enraged them and one made a dive
for him. Archie grabbed a piece
of gas pipe and started to pound the
fellow shead in with it. Fortunately
the fellow caught the first blow on
his uplifted arm, or there ould have
been a murder case for the next term
of court. The scrap was then on,
and it was for blood to, for the fellow
went at Archie like bull dog and
nearly chewed off one side of his face
when he got firm hold with his
teeth in Arches cheek. Archie
managed to get away and.got gun
and with that and a piece OF gas
pipe chased the entire crew off the
farm, -. tA 49, sA @
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08
THE REDWOOD GAZETTE.
BY AIKEN T. SCHMAHl
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8, 1899.
CHICAGO E. Northwestern Railway.
LOCAL TINE CARD, REDWOOD FALL

LOCAL TIME CARD, REDWOOD FALLS.
Subject to change.
DEPARTURES OF TRAINS.
No. 90. daily except Sunday 49,. p. m.
For Chicago st. Paul, Minneapolis, Winona,
and east: also for Tracy, Marshall, Water
town, Huron and Pierre Parlor car, kasota
to st. Paul and Minneapolis. Sleeper, Man.
kato to Chicago.
No. Ga. daily except Sunday)...: 43O p, m;
Connects at Sleepy Eye with trains east and
west between Waseca and Tracy. Makes
connection with Omaha at Kasota for Sioux
City and Omaha.
ARRIVAL OF TRAINS.
Connects with new train No. s, from east.
From Chicago. St. Paul, Minneapolis Winona
and all points east and west.
w. B. KNIsKERN. in NoRTHMoRE,
Gen. Pass; and Ticket Agt' Ger Wino Agent; MIN
W. S. BRAMSER. Agent, Redwood Fails MINI
MINNEAPOLIS & St. Louis Railway.
Time of arrival and departure Of mail and
express trains from Redwood,
EAST. p
No; -, daily except Sunday, 11:42 a. m.
through trains for Chicago and the east, ST
Louis, Hot Springs and the south. Des
Moines. Omaha and points west. Through
dining and sleeping cars.
WEST.
No. Il; daily except Sunday; go; 1:45 p. m
For Hanley Falls and WATERFOWL.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
East 5:25 p. M, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
West 700 a, m, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
GEO. 8. RICHARDSON. Agent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08
Money! tOLOdn

On real estate. Rates lower than the
lowest will be made on sums of $1,000
and upwards. Call on me before get
ting your large or small loans.
t. +. JOHN H. BOWERs,s
Houghmaster Block.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08
SUICIDE OF MRS. vAN0RMUN.
Financial Trouble Produced Men
tai Alteration.

Mrs. ROsina Clark VanOrmun,
widow of the late Alfred Clark, at
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-11-08

OSlLy 10 see the SDOJS Wnero the
late quintuple tragedy occurred,
rather than to make purchases.
Olivia Press: Last Thursday
NJ. J. Clarity returned from Ska
quay, Alaska, after an absence OF
six weeks. Mr.. Clarity has two or
three valuable mining claims in the
vicinity of Skaguay, and he made
the trip this fall for the purpose of
disposing of one Of them, the value
of which is placed at about $40, 900.
The representative of the syndicate
that is investing in mining prop
erty in that vicinity, had departed
before Mr.. Clarity reached there,
and negotiations for transfer of
property was postponed until spring
when the deal will probably be
closed. During Mr.. Garrity's re-
cent visit he secured another claim
which he considers very valuable.
He brought home, many fine speci-
mems of gold and rubies. The trip
consumed just six weeks and was
greatly enjoyed.