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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-29
THE SHEEP BERDER .
BY MARTHA PIERCE.
For The Courier.

assured US that we were come INTO
silence and peace, though our ears, in
their Utmost chambers, yet vibrated
with the rytbmic tread Of the dancers
and the throb OF the violin.
The high black shadows against the
steel blue sky. were the pine-robed
mountains; and e strip OF silver, the
waters of the Big Horn. drawn down
from all the Wind River slopes. Only
the handful OF houses. flung down on
the face Of the desert, was new. A year
ago, the river, the bare sands. the coy
otee, all as it had been for years untold.
Today. town and celebration with
none of the distinctive features lacking.
Except indeed the fire works, and those
only because Mcintyre drink went to
his head instead Of to his legs. as it
should, and in consequence the freight
was upset into the Noxood.
Well, the feet of the dancers in the
low ceiled, stuffy, upholstered room, had
tome far to do honor to the day and to
Burton. For after all. it wao Burton's
celebration and the trouble and the
glory Of it rested upon him. He had
spoken who ruled from the Metsetsie
to Sweetwater, not by might nor by
power but by reason OF his great heart
and open hand, and the people came.
1t was the first meeting together OF the
people OF a new county at the new
county seat. Burton walking ahead of
US down the narrow footway was car
rying his sleeping child. came next
aud as stepped off the narrow foot
bridge across the gulch. man rose out
OF the earth beside me. At any rate.
he WAS not. and suddenly was He
walked beside me.
"Was it much Of a Disappointment"
he inquired.
~ don't know you" l said.
ut doesn't matter, | know you.
There was no disappoin 5ment that the
man didn't walk the rope across the
river?'
"Of course not! Everybody was glad
he didn't. MIR. Burton said it was a
most fool-hsrdy thing to attempt"
"Fool-hardy!"
ayes. The river is very wide here.
And the current is so swift. A dozen
men came to zee Mr.. Burton about it.
These men are afraid of the river"
He waved his hands. Afraid he
cried.
"Afraid with a fear born Of much
knowledge, / think. 1t is a treacher-
GUS stream"
Maybe tie just as we'll" he said. II
was anxious to try it. But the current
is swift, as you say, and by moonlight it
is fearful. And I've been rather dizzy
for q week now"
"You. Are YOU the man.
He laughed and fiuttered his hands.
His hands were peculiarly restless
There was a full MOON. His eyes
cleaned and bis hair was black and
long. He was thin. He looked like a
scare crow, with his loose garments and
hands.
Il learned it on the mountains" he
exclaimed.
ION the mountains?''
He nodded and fiuttered.
sheep herding," he remarked.
did you ever see a big fock?" he
asked abruptly.
was conscious Of great nausea and
loathing, as remembered the immense
sheep focks saw in Wyoming where
We drove through a few acres Of the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-29
THE COURIER
fore we got away from the blatting crea-

fore we got away from the blatting crea-
lures"
Crazy" he repeated softly.
And the lambs, Did you ever see
such ugly things? ToTpling about on
their long shaky legs. expected NOM
entarily that those ridiculous legs would
snap under them. | was taught in the
FIRST Reader grade that lambs we're
white and woody and dear with pink
rihbens around their necks. But these
things. Ugh"
Ugh he said wi b exaggeration
and fiutters.
YOU'RE among EN-, he went on; AL
day, and you watch their dirty backs
among the brush. and listen to the
tenkle. tenkle and the ba-a. ba-a. You
watch 'em eat. eat. eat, and there's
nothin' else to do. And the months
drag on, and there's nobody to speak to,
and nobody to speak to you. And you
sit there alone and watch the wool
grow. And at first you like it we'll
enough. But after awhile the Things
come"
The things?"
"Yes, I've seen EN- and I've heard
'em and I've talked with EN-"
did you know" he said 10 low
tone, looking about him with a rapid,
circling glance, that they's Things in
the mountains that nobody knows any
thing about except the sheep.herdere.
But they all see 'em! I've asked 'em
and them that's been at the business a
few years, have always seen EN-"
"Yes. But where does the rope walk
ing come in?, | asked.
You see." be explained. "the Things
is horrible, Horrible to hear and hor-
rible to look at. So to keep from seein'
'em or hesriu' 'em, | used TO practice
doin' difficult things. | learned to rope
walk that way. When Id see 'em
comm I'd run down the hill and wave
my arms. They would go back as far
as the timber, then and watch me from
there. Then I'd walk the rope. and
walk the rope. until They went away.
After got so | could do il without
payin' much attention. I'd see EN-
again. So then | tried somethin' else.
Two years ago learned to read. Sheep
sbearin' time an old shepherd learned
me. I've got along first rate since then.
The Things don't bother as much as
they used to. I've read through two
fit readers and went through Roys
Third Part. And last winter | studied
a grammar Mebbe you could explain
the use OF the intinitive. Could your
I tried. When | had finished his
only comment was:
Dye have to be examined in geografy
for Third Grade Ce'tficate?"
al am afraid So" l admitted. "And
some other things, too"
He sighed IF can iust get studied
up he said, $50 l en- get a Third
Grade. I'm goin' to teach school and
give up sheep tendin'. I'm sick Of it!
1t amt pleasant work. And yet it
amt the work, aud it amt the sheep,
thouyh Lord knows, do hate EN-. It's
the Things!'
Burton opened the door.
Coming iu now?' he queried suavely
over his shoulder.
Nonsense, Burton said to his wife.
IL tell YOU she wasn't in any danger.
The fellows harmless as a kitten. It's
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-29

Willis-Did Henpeck die natural
death?
Wallace-Yes, his wife outlived him,
il that's what you mean.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-29

Mrs. Sarah s. Decker Of Denver, who
will attend the State Federation meet.
ing and address the delegates Thursday
evening on "Club Revolution.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-29

he would not have precipitated it.
Ii men OF fertile resource, like CrOnje
or JOubert, had controlled state at
fairs. instead of Kruger, Transvaal
affairs would not be in the desperate
state they are now. These generals
have let the English take the initi-
alive and then have fallen upon them.
Kruger was convinced, like many an
other fanatic. that the Lord was on
his side and against everyone opposed
to him. He thought he could not
make a mistake. He decided upon
the war and announced his decision
to his council, who acquiesced in his
conclusion without discussion. The
fortunes which he and bis sons have
gathered by exactly the same pro-
cesses which Croker and his sons have
employed in New York, will forever
exclude him from the directory of
patriots. He may intend to return
the money of the republic to the
Transvaal, but the ragged, hunted
soldiers need money now, when, in
their great extremity, their president
has deserted them.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-29


Voters are apathetic in regard to
politics because they are busy with
their own affairs. 1t was not so in 90.
The merchant was then without GUS
toners. No money was changing
hands. He was neither buying goods
nor selling them. The plasterers,
brick-layers, stone-masons used their
hands for jesticulating and occasion
ally for punching other opponents on
the street corner. In politics, in 1896,
there was no apathy. There was moth.
ing else to discuss, and the campaign
that opened with the speech on the
crown of thorns and the brow of labor
was continued from July to November
with mouth and fist. with torchlight
professions and brass bands. This
year the plasterer's hands are rapidly
filling the space between bricks and
stones with plaster, the carpenters
hands grip saw, and the chips Of
stone are falling so fast around the
stOne-mason that the walking dele
gate and the orator can not get near
enough to him to hold decent argu-
ment. Prosperous times do not make
the most satisfactory background for
a political campaign. but their logic
and comfort must inevitably attract
votes to the administration.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
KENTUCKY'S POPULATION.

The population of Kentucky. nv
counties, has been announced by the
Census Bureau. The population for the
entire State is 2, 147,174, and increase of
To- per cent. since 1890, when the bod
ulation was 1,858,635. The increase
from 1880 to 1890 was 1877 per cent.
Bourbon county has increased from
1876 to 1909, a gain of ,O93 in ten
wears. Paris has increased from 4. 2f8 to
4,603.
The latter figure is very disappointing
but. the census of Paris will AWAY 8
appear incorrect unless it is remembered
that the city limits are so situated as to
cut out several hundred in the suburbs
OF Ruckerville and as many more in
Claysville. These added would bring
the total up to much larger figure.
The 1900 census gives Cynthiana 3, 257,
Frankfort 9,4S7, GeOrs etown 1898,
Maysville 6,423, Mt. Sterling 1861.
Richmond 1853, Winchester 5, 594.
Because of the city boundaries above
alluded to it makes Paris appear a
smaller place than some of the neienbor
cities which really have not so MANY
inhabitants in its Immediate vicinity as
has Paris.
There are now in Kentucky 2,147,I74
people. In 1890 the population was
1,05S,6S5. In the past decade Kentucky
has enjoyed greater prosperity than in
the decade preceding. In 1880 the
population was 1,648,690. In the next
ten years it increased 2O9,945, or 10. 2
per cent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
TALLER.

We are authorized to announce WIN.
Q. DoDSON as a candidate for Jailer of
Bourbon County, subject to the action
ct the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce GEO.
w. JUDY as a candidate for Taller of
Bourbon County, subject to the action
Of the Democratic PARTY.
We are authorized to announce w.
Il. Boone as a candidate for Jailer, sub
5eOt to the action 81 the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce VIM
B. NICKELS as a candidate for JaikOr of
Bourbon County, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party
We are are authorised to announce
SAN'L 4. JAMES as a candidate for
Jailer OF Bourbon County. subject to
the action of the DeMOcratic party.
Frank Duxall, of RuddleS Mills, will be
my deputy.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce w. B.
PINCKARD as as a candidate for Assessor
OF Bourbon County, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce HAIR
VEY HELLER, of Paris, as candidate for
Assessor of Bourbon County, with HENRY
L. CAYwoOD, of North Middletown, as
deputy, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce CHAs.
PEDDLCORD as a candidate for the office
OF Assessor, subject to the action of the
Democratic party. If elected, my dep
uty viii be w. G. McClintock.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

SHOES that please in style, fit anG
price. are what the purchaser wants
All these guaranteed at Davis, Thomp
son g. Isgrig. obesity
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

Montgomery county has had Judge
on the Court of Appeals bench for forty
years in the person of J. B. Peters, w.
n. Holt, James H. Hazelrigg, including
Ed. @. O'Rear, at an annual salary of
5000 per year-$9OO, 900 for Montgom-
cry county. Does she want any more ,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
SUITS, OvERCOATs,

&c. He will be at our store on Monday.
Oct. 29th. He brings with him over 400
styles of Foreign and Domestic Woolens.
Latest patterns and designs. We have in
stock splendid line Of Ready-tO-Wear goods
of every kind as low as the lowest. We in
vite your inspection of our stock.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

INSURE your Tobacco, all farm prop
erty with T. Porter smith. Rates as
low as the lowest. If
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

WE are prepared to paint buggies,
carriages, ETC., in first class style, at
reasonable prisces.
E. J. Mckinney & Son.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
SHEEP FOR SALE.

Two hundred and seventy good
ewes. Nearly all black faces.
BISHOP HIBLER q BRO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
New Democratic County 4"
teemeD ye#RAl'

AT tho
no, ,seee8HHfs held befd yesterday after
IN at tbSss Y vo 81 places n tNe several
ossesiiHHscSfs of Of Bourbon &unty, the fol-
loving were electgd Is members Of the
Democrat oss &c NcSthnty Committee: (
Paris No. 1T. E. Ashbrook.
PARIS No. al. B. Pinckard.
Paris No. Sc. January.
Paris No. 4.-Lee Beall.
Paris No. 8 John Walsh.
Paris No. 6.-Joe Williams.
Ruddles Mills No. l. Jno. Ward.
Riddles Mills No. Nv. G.. Talbot.
Little Rock No. L.
Little Rock No. .2,-G. w. Redmon.
North Mid iletown No. L. Ed. Rice.
North Aliddletown No. al. Hal
Woodford.
Clintonville No, 1.-Geo. Morrow.
Clintonville No. 2.-Lee Penn.
Hutchinson No. L.
Hutchinson No. 2.-(See note below
Centerville No. L. M. Davis.
Centerville No. a. D. G, Taylor.
AEillersburg No. l.--
Millersburg No 2.---
In Centerville No. 2 the election re-
suited ia tie vote between Paul Ship
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

If you have made up your mind to buy good Shoes,
thing to I at @ a0an Shoe and vo ~ UT ad
nit it has equal Perfect Workmanship Perfect Style
Perfect Comfort, Perfect Durability, Fully Guaranteed
Eai styles made in Enamel Vci Kid, Velour Calf, Patent
Vlcl Widths to E. Have the exclusive sale for this city
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
BARGAINs FOR FRIDAY.

Below we offer you some real good
values. It's true the saving is small
sometimes, but then it's the little things
that count-the tack You step on, the
collar button you lose, the keyhole you
can't find, the minute you're behind at
train time. These are trifies In their
way, but they mean good deal to-
gether.
It's the little savings we render you
on every item you buy of US, and the
economy you practice, that makes you
az fat pocketbook. We are in dead
earnest when we say you can't match
these prices elsewhere: Handled kitchen
scoops, &c; kitchen dippers, heavy xxx
tin, black handle, special, at each 1Oc /;
shoe laces, l doz. in a bunch, DC a
bunch; long handle gas wrench and
lighter, each 1Oc; door. locks, white
knobs, complete 24c large nickel
plated dinner bells, each 2Se; door bells,
Sc; call bells, Sc; toy bells black
handle, height 4 inches. 3 for sc; slotted
cake spoons, each 4c; heavy steel
kitchen spoons, sc; ladies' shoe dressing,
bottle, &c; waterproof shoe dressing,
extra fine 25c goods, in black or tan, at
per bottle 12c; vaseline, fresh and pure,
per bottle Sc, one doz. in box, per
box &c.
Opening day of holiday goOds-Tues-
day, November Goth.
SPECIALS AT 1C EACH:
L
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

Undertaking in all its branches.
Embalming scientifically attend
ed to. Carriages for hire.
Furniture repaired. Household
goods moved. WOOD MANTELS
and THINGS always on hand.
EIEPHONFHNO ga
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
SPECIALS AT lC EACH:

Toy mirrors, toy harmonious. toy
lamps; knife, fork, spoon and plate,
four items for 1c: rakes. hoes, shOvels,
small dressed dolls, coal buckets; splen-
did &c value in dolls nursing bottle,
rattle and teething ring in box, COM
plete for &c; toy mops 10c.
THE FAIR.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20
Election Notice!

We have elected a man who makes it his
special work to take measures for
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

In Centerville No. 2 the election re-
shifted ia tie vote between Paul Ship
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

Is just like finding money if you get
pair Of our "BoURBoN EEILE" So
SHOES for women, or pair Of Walk
OVER SHOES Tor men, Sold confort
and good wear in every pair.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-11-20

1 can furnish you Iataany time
an experienced man for mantel
work.
THE HANDSONIEsT LINE or
LAMPslin Central Kentuclv.s
As
Evening star., 1900-09-24
Fair Play for HObaOn.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Since to those who have made historical
studies of any extent 1t is foregone con-
c!usion that wild praise will be followed, as
Robert Louis Stevenson says, by wild ridi-
cule, however undeserved, lovers of JUS
tice have waited in silent disgust for the
passing of the abuse Of a brave young off,
Ger. Richmond Pearson Hobson Is it not
time this silence was broken? the vene-
nous spirit of a portion of the press should
receive its coup de grace; the hero long
ago was given the usual allowance of gall
In the cup offered by a grateful country
Some respectable periodicals are beginning
to protest against the dura ton of the trial.
Allow me TO apply to the subject a quota
tion from an essay by prominent author:
The old, worn-out pun or joke, or silly
story, is ever on the lips OF those who wish
to say something they consider witty, and
who do not know what else to say. The
vugarity of this senseless abuse ought to
make men who do not mind its immortality
abandon 1t. For 1T is immoral. Anything
that makes what is good and honorable to
be bad and contemplate, is crime against
God and society,".
Furthermore, 1 ask through the eloquence
of another distinguished writer:
rs 1t, or is it not, of consequence that
a statement published and copied all over
the United States is untrue in every word
and detail Does it, or does 1t not matter
in the least that a man or woman who
has done honest and respectable work
should on that account feel that his her
character. good taste and good manners
may be impugned at so much line in any
newspaper? Does 1t not matter that such
an individual cannot live life SO simple,
so secluded and so well-meaning as to es-
cape the most grotesque misrepresenta-
tion?'
He himself could not stoop to deny the
absurd aspersions. Wanton injustice could
go no further than to assert that he lacked
modesty. Forced to appear at the Academy
of Music in New York by arguments setting
for the families of sailors and soldiers, his
speech was pronounced by the highest au
thorities a marvel of modesty and generos
ity. Because he received the crowds that
beset him with courtesy such as the
American public expects in her prominent
men, he is accused Of vanity. Had he been
churlish 1t would have been said that he
had the big head"
Surely we have improved a little since
Charles Dickens told us, Your Inconsistency
has passed into a proverb for you no
sooner set up an idol firmly, than you are
sure to pull it down and dash it into frag-
ments.
When the hero of the Merrimac comes
home let us avoid the intrusive, insistent
enthusiasm which followed his release from
Spanish prisons, but let US spare him the
ordeal Of one who
"Bares his brave breast to envy's bitter
storm,
Nor shuns the poisoned darts Of calumny."
FAIR PLAY.
Evening star., 1900-09-24
GETS A GOVERNMENT JOB.
Homer Pigeon Knows n Good Thing
When He Sees 1t.

About five weeks ago there arrived at the
government printing office, very tired and
very hungry, a traveller who had plainly
lost his bearings. He entered at one of the
job room windows. in the fifth story. He
wore a bracelet on his left wrist, bearing
the inscription IN. H., 1880" and other evil
dence proved him to be homing pigeon of
high degree. HIS exhausted and disheveled
appearance tod a story of long and
duous flight, and awakened the sympathy
OF the kind-hearted printers of the job room.
who Immediately attended to his wants
with a solicitude that did them credit.
For week the pigeon never moved from
the window ledge, putting in lengthy stunts
at the feed box and visibly recovering his
strength and good looks. During. the sec
ond week of his stay he began to take short
practice flies, gradually extending the dis
tance. and aking observations for future
guidance. His prolonged stay caused much
speculation among those interested in him
as to whether he had lost his way
merely resting. Finally he disappeared, and
everybody said he had started for his home
al last, and thought of his bright red eyes
and cunning ways with regret.
The regret was premature, however, for
after the lapse of week the bird came
back. Then all hands felt sure that he had
lost his compass and chart, and was hope
lessly stranded. Either that was the case
easy mark, concluded to take up a perma-
nent residence among them. Then, again, it
was supposed he had secured government
job, and decided to stick to thirds know
a good thing when they see It, At any rate,
there he is, apparently content with his
prospects, fat and sleek, and as tame as
puppy.
Saturday morning when the office opened
for business his usual allowance of grain,
bread and banana was set out for him; but,
contrary to his usual habit, he declined to
eat. He regarded the repast with a critical
eye, however, evidently highly approving of
the style in which 1t was served then he
few away. An hour or so later ffutter at
the window announced Mr.. Homer's return
but not alone. This time he was accom-
panied by a young and comely lady pigeon,
an almost exact counterpart of himself on
a Somewhat smaller scale. but of the same
breed and markings, and also wearing
bracelet on the left wrist. With the utmost
gallantry he invited her TO breakfast with
him. She required very little coaxing, for
she, too, looked tired and hungry
1t Is surmised that, having secured per-
manent job, the little fellow either went off
and got married before breakfast that
morning or sent for his wife to come and
join him. At all events. they have gone to
housekeeping among their printer friends
and now the latter are somewhat alarmed
at the possibility of having an extensive
family of little Homers to care for in the
near future.
Evening star., 1900-09-24
Improved study of Bible.

Under the auspices OF the American So
ciety of Religious Education a meeting will
BE- held tomorrow evening in Waugh NJ z.
Church, corner and Sd streets northeast
for the purpose of promoting improved
study of the Bible and the training of Bible
teachers. Rev j. E. Gilbert, DID, will
speak. Invitations have been extended to
the pastors, Sunday school workers and
young people of Capitol Hill to be present.
This includes the working forces of the fol-
lowing churches: Metropolitan (Presbyter-
ian, Eastern (Presby yterian), Metropolitan
(BaptisD. Grace fBaptisD. Waugh (Metho-
disU. Trinity (MethodisO, Epworth (Metho-
disD, Wilson Memorial (MethodisD, Second
Friends, English Lutheran.
The general public will also be welcome.
Evening star., 1900-09-24
DEATH OF CAPTAIN KELLY.
For Many Years n Principal Examiner
in Pension Office.

For Many Years a Principal Examiner
in Pension Office.
Capt John Francis Kelly, for thirty
years an employe of the government in
this city, and for long time of the pension
office, died Friday morning at his home
1914 9th street northwest, of Bright's dis
ease, from which he had suffered for
eighteen months
For many years Capt. Kelly was principal
examiner of the board of review of the
pension Office. He was born in Joliet, Ill.
January %, 1899. He studied law and was
admitted to the bar and later became the
law partner of N. Mcbride. at Norris ILL.,
The civil war broke out shortly after he
was admitted to the bar. Capt Kelly re-
sponded to President Lincoln's call for SOL
dierS, and Joined the Goth Illinois Voun-
teers as private. He rapidly rose from
first sergeant to the rank OF first lieuten-
ant and adtutant, rank which he held
until he was discharged at Nashville
Tenn, in 1868. Capt. Kelly was a personal
friend of Gen. John A. Logan, and it was
through Gen. Logan's influence that he first
secured a position in the government SER
vice at Washington A wife and two sons.
]. Arthur Kelly, who is employed in the
bureau of public documents, and Frank A.
Kelly, who is connected with the National
Bank of Washington, are the surviving
members of the family The funeral will
be private.
The interment will be at Arlington