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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
On His Dignity.

I get queer answers sometimes. said
an old advertiser, when I ask my Gus
toners, as frequently do, what pub
lcation they saw my advertisement in.
AS rule they reply courteously, but
once in while man takes the ones
ton as an affront. One pompots. .elaI
fellow told me 1t was none of NV busi-
ness. Another advised me to .shire ~
checking clerk" A languld young man
referred me to his valet. But I was,
worst taken aback by a roughly dress-
ed customer once to whom 1 put the;
usual question::
"what magazine. may ask, did you,
see my 'ad' in?"
"In all Of them, sir" he replied, In,
dignantly. "Did you think, sir. from
my appearance, that I read only one ~,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

"And you think she is at the Hermann
placc?" asked Paul.
$50 Mr.. Dodd has Informed MS. And
he heard It from good authority" said
Mrs. Hope.
Tom Bines; "they side with the rich agin
the poor. My plan is for us to march
there, right away: and il Cheatham
shows up ugly when you put questions to
him. turn him over to me. l tell YOU l
could tan him with more pleasure than
anything Know Of
After much debating and protesting, it
was decided that they should see Cheat
ham at once. Rc-cnforccd by Tom Bines,
they descended to the cab and drove off.
The driver was instructed not to spare
his horses. so they were soon at the Her
mann gate. which they found open. They
instructed the driver to remain on the
road near by while they went up to the
house. The place looked particularly
dark and gloomy. There was not light
visible. and the wind sisliing through the
trees did not add TO the chccrfulncss of
the surroundings.
Lem rang the bell. but no answer came.
He rang again and again. And then, Mt
Tom Bincs' suggestion. they began try
ing the windows and doors. They were
engaged in this occupation when they
suddenly became aware of the presence
of other men. \ rattle was sprung. Il
whistle was sounded. and mans voice.
accompanied by the ominous clicking OF
Il pistol. called out. in authoritative
tones:
.'Surrcn,lcr. you rascals. Surrcnder.!'
Surrender TO whom:' asked Lem
Dodd.
ITO u.s." answered the voice.
".And pray who are you?"
I'VE are the police"
And thcrcupon six mon came up, two
seized each of the young men. and they
were marched Off to the station to be
charged with burglary.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
CIIApTER NNIl'I.

When Lem Dodd came home the night
after Paul's return. he ran at once to the
bedroom to see how his friend was get
ting on. Great was his surprise to find
Paul sitting up aud clad in new. be-
coming and rather expensive suit of
clothes.
You wonder to see have becn out:"
said Paul, smiling. and shaking Lem S
hand.
"Weli-yes-I must confess l am, re-
piled Lem. cying him over again.
And YOU are wondering where ] got
my clothcs:"
WELL" laughed Lem. "if you will per-
si>t i'll reading my thoughts-yes. am
somewhat surprised at this change of
costume.
We'll. i have a friend in this city. Il
wcl-to-do man. of whom have spoken
to you. said to him. When last | saw
you. you offered to loan me one thousand
dollars. will take it now"
"Onc-thous-and-d exclaimed
Lem. why. that is the very sublimity
of faith. That man deserves mon,l-
mcntit should bc built by fellows that
believe in tick. But pardon the inter-
ruption."
duce you to that man some day"
"Do. by all means: haven't one man
of that character OH my whole list of ac-
| quairtanccs."
Il went ut once and bought these
clothcs."
Lem was so completely thunder
struck" that he could make no comment.
II bought Il watch Paul exhibited
it. And have plenty left. When it is
out, | can get more. But this is what l
was going To propose. and l know you
| will not deny me: let us get a carriage
| after supper"
"a carriage!" saspcd Lem, fearing
what was coming.
YES. carriage, and go at once TO our
friends on Puella street."
A carriage in Puella street was such
an unusual thing that the instant it en-
| tered that thoroughfarc the windows in
the towering brick walls flew UP, and
from the first story to the attic-that
seemed to be very near the stars-hcads
| of every sex and age We're protruded, and
the people commented and wondered and
| asked questions of their neighbors over
the way. The carriage stopped before
No. II. and the driver got down to open
the door.
There was consultation with Mrs.
Hope, Kitty and the landlady's son, Tom
Bines.
Il propose" said Tom. "that we start
off at once and find Cheatham. If we
can catch him-and guess we can-1'll
break every bone in his body if he don't
give Miss Miriam up"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

DO You think it would do for me to sec
hing"
lie is in the library" replied Cheat
ham. but | do not care to have n mur-
der here tonight. He grows more deter
mined and bloodthirstly. Not an hour ago
he was speaking about his mother and
sister. and wife, and daughter. He fright
ened me half out of my senses, and for
the time dreaded that he had discoy-
cred ALL
but YOU do not think that now?"
II do not
of the way before this" said Sim, sink
ing his voice.
Have his out of the way! Great
guns. the man is poison-proof Clay has
put enough morphine, stryclnine and
prussic acid in his brandy to kill hum
drcd men. but lie gets fat on it. We
have poisoned all the food he cats-and
now he does cat--hut the stuff seems to
increase his appetite like II tonic. I
know he is trying to kill me. and
scarce dare to cat. drink or sleep in the
house.. sroancd Cheatham.
Sim left with frequent slanccs over his
shoulder tn make sure that lie was not
followed.
Clay" said Chcatham. when lie reach
cd tho kitchen. II want you to get up a
very nice supper. Spread yourself on it..
And put it on Il nice waiter; and let me
know when it is ready"
rs it for Miss NIiriam?' asked Clay.
Yes
DO YOU want any poison in it?"
Poison? YOU wretch" cried Cheat
ham.
''Ycs. sab; for il you docs," said Clay.
I'm sorry to tell you we're all out 'cept
few grains of morphine. MIR. Carpen-
ter has eat two ounces of morphine dis
week; and ! swah. sab, he keeps on Il
complainin' dat he can't sleep. His case
gifts me- And the negro bent over the
range and shook his perpleXed head.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
SIR wILFnID LAUR1ER.

altogether, and his administration in,
other respects has been satisfactory toI
the electorate. On his visit to England
IN 1897 he received almost regal honor;
In the same. year he was the recipient;
Of unusual honors from the Pope and
the President Of France. Sir Wilfrid,
on his return was met with acclaim in,
numerous cities Of Canada, which We'd!
with one another in the warmth and;
enthusiasm of their receptions. In 1898
he acted as one Of the joint commis-j
sioners for the settlement of matters.
In dispute between Canada and the,
United States.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
CHAPTER NNI.-(Continued)

CHAPTER NNI.-(Continued)
Mrs. M,inroc and Mary were delighted
to see Paul back; and the old lady. to
quote Lem again. "cxccllcd herself in The
masniccnce of the spread she set bc-
fore them that evening"
Mary. who seemed very nervous. went
put soon after supper: she whispered for
Lem to remain up for her. saying:
III may he important for his sake
You don, mean 10 say there is more
dcvimcnt on fooi!' asked Lem.
Mary nodded and was gone.
Ut WAS past midnight when shr return
I'd, and she looked worn and hasgard.
Lem heard her coming, and met her at
the head of the stairs.
Well" iic asked. whats the ncws:"
Bad news" she answered.
More bad ncws!"
Miriam Hermann is again in Cheat
hams power"
"Whcrc?'
AT the old home"
"How did She get thcrc?'
In reply. Mary. vino must have been
ubiquitous, told about the arrest and re-
icasr. and how Chcaiham, saying that he
you'd take hrr wherever she desired to
go, had driven her back to the place from
which she had fled.
"lcrcifu hcavcn." cried Lem. ''wc
must keep this from Paul. This is cxcit-
ny. and il he heard it, it might kill
him"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
WHITE MAN HAD FREE SMOKE.
Negro Who ThrcwAway the Good Cigar
Offered Him n Match.

Offered Him ii Match.
An amusing scene took place in front
of McNicllers Thcntcr one day last
week. Standing within the portico of
the building was IL negro of Il distinctly
classic cast of features. Dressed in
IL Newmarket coat. which evidently
was just out of the hands of tailor,
light gray trousers. and tan shoes.
whose polish was immaculate he could
not but attract attention.
AS several passers-by stopped to look
at him he took a cigar from his pocket
and pcnsively lighted it. AS the smoke
drifted across the sidewalk it carried
With it an aroma that proclaimed the
Havana to be one of the choicest
brands OH the market. The negro
smoked it for Il moment and then, be
coming somewhat absent-minded. all
lowed ii to go out. He did not attempt
to relight it. but threw it from him.
the cigar landing OH the edge of the
sidewalk.
As it described its parabolic curve
through the air white man, evident
ly an "out-of-work. saw it. made a
rush, and as it touched the ground
picked it up. The negro saw the act
and the slightest shadow of an anus
ell smile passed across his face. Slowly
and almost majestically lie unbuttoned
his coat. reached down into his right
hand vest pocket. and drew forth a
match. Then. with a how that was
perfectly Chcstcrfieldian in its execu-
ton. he handed it to the captor of the
discarded Smoke" saying pleasantly:
Now YOU are all right, old man,
The match was presented without
the slightest trace of superciliousness.
1t was accepted in the most matter-of-
fact manner, and the men parted With
the utmost dignity and politcness.-
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
Yellow Jackets In Action.

4ChAOW ydCAGt0 fASttOus
"R. A. Leavell, Of Company E, Thirty
sixth Indiana" said the Major, "had
a queer experience at Chickamauga.
He was in John NJ. Palmer's division,
which, on the morning Of Sunday, Sept.
20, was posted in the edge Of timber
bordering the Kelley farm. Breast
works were constructed of logs, rails
and earth, and the boys felt they were
ready for the enemy they had success
fully resisted the day before. But
scarcely had they taken position behind
the works when the division was or
dered nearer the Kelley house and 9TH
or troops We're favored by the breast
works thrown up by Palmer's men.
The Thirty-sixth Indiana, with other
egiments, went at double quick to re-
!; enforce troops sorely beset, and the
men, meeting furious fire, dropped to
the ground and did their level best to
repel the rebel attack.
''It so happened that Leavell dropped
down not more than three feet from a
yellow jackets nest. Hugging the
ground close to escape the hail Of rebel
bullets, he became particularly obnox-
ious to the yellow jackets, stirred to a
fury by those same bullets. The in
sects swarmcd about Leavell and the
comrades In his immediate vicinity and
stung them almost to desperation. In
front were the rebels blazing away
with rifles and muskets, and all around
the boys We're stinging yellow jackets,
Il s,.os Il
tion than rebel bullets.
while Leayell was debating wheth-
er he would run from the yellow jackets
and expose himself to rebel bullets, his
ear caught the sound Of mimic bail
executing double rotary motion. It
had struck rock or some other hard
substance and was coming like spent
ball, making louder buz"ing than the
:. How jackets. 1t struck Leavell on
the thumb with the force of hammer,
and he was soon whiting in pain, heed
ing neither yellow jackets nor rebel
bullets. The Thirty-sixth Indiana was
at this juncture ordered to relieve the
line in front, and Leavell went forward,
holding his bruised thumb.
iAllcl IL tl1lc lll$e 1clL UeIIeI
and Lcavell was fighting at white heat
when, about 4 o'clock, the regiment was
attacked on the flank and fell back.
Leavell, when the retrograde movement
began, was behind tree pegging away
at the advancing rebels, and he didn't
notice that his company had retreated.
He held his tree until the rebels occu-
pied the position just abandoned by his
own company, and Johnny took the
other side Of the tree. Then he ran
back full two hundred feet and re-
Joined his company. The boys regard
ed this as something of an exploit, but
Leavell himself always declared the
geatest exploit of his life was his not
running away when the yellow Jackets
stung him in twenty different places" -
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

men and resources surpasscs all of its
predecessors and which it is claimed
will reach the pole if it is within the
range of human possibility. All of the
expenses of this American expedition
are to be borne by Mr.. Ziegler and it
matters not how great they may be.
1t has been the hope of Mr.. Ziegler,
ever since he was a young man of II,
to solve the secret of the frozen north
and now he claims lie has found the
person capable of doing it. Mr.. Ziegler
is himself too old to accompany the ex-
pedition further than Greenland.
Mr.. Baldwin, who will conduct the
perilous quest, is a rugged, hardy and
courageous traveller, Injured to the pri-
vattons and alive to the dangers which
attend all attempts at reaching the
pole. Mr.. Baldwin accompanied Lieut..
Peary in his efforts to gain the pole in
1893 and in 1894, and was a conspicu-
GUS member of the expedition which
was commanded by Wellman two
years ago.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
CHATTER Nx1y.

While Paul Neville and his friends
were trying to effect an entrance, Cheat.
ham and Carpenter were inside. listen
ing. and Miriam Hermann. who had i'm.
prudcntly drank cup of coffee which
the black man brought her, by Cheat.
hams orders, was lying on the bed in a
profound soporific sleep.
One of Chcatlam's minions. whose
duty it was to watch Mary and Lem
Dodd, had come in short time before
and reported the arrival of carriage
in Puella street.
With that prophetic insight that is
born of cunning and dread. Cheatham
dispatched his nlinion to the nearest sta
tion for police oiiiccrs-fearing that an
attempt would be made to rob his house
that night. The police officers respond
ed in the manner described. And as
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
Copnc,s Pen Picturc.


Gen. Henry Coppee has drawn a pen
picture of General Grant as he was
when he received the appointment as
lieutenant general Of the armies Of the
United States. He says:
He was not quite 43 years of age, of
medium height, and strong, we'll knit
frame. His appearance at first sight is
not striking. Careless Of dress and
with no grandeur of air or imposing
carriage, he would not attract a casual
observer in a crowd, but study of his
face, while conversing with him, would
satisfy physiognomist, even without a
knowledge of his history, that he is no
ordinary man.
"His hair is full, brown, worn short.
parted at the side over /, full forehead
that is slightly prominent, but not pro-
tuberant at the brows. He has good
nose, relieved from the elegant weak
ness Of the Grecian by !. slight curve,
blue eyes, sad. but neithir dreamy nor
stupid, which dilate into bold express
sion in times Of danger; b firm, evenly
closed mouth, which would express
more II free from beard; q beard Of red
dish brown, cut close, evidently for
mfort, and for that readiness of ac-
tion with which the razor interferes:
and q square, but not projecting. jaw
and chin.
'The face, in spite Of former critics,
tells to my mind its own story fully. /
see in it a will. energy, a sense of re.
sponsibility, reticence, and entire self
control. II any have doubted it let
them study the best photographs again
and they will be convinced"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
Poor Sermon.

Amos Boggs had his own ideas IA to-
what constituted good sermon. When,
he was asked his opinion of the learned
discourse given by clergyman from
the city, who was spending few days
in Shawville, he stroked his beard ana
replied:
"If there was anybody there that cal
c'lated to find out the rod to heaven.
they'd have been mite disappointed. I:
reckon" he said, slowly; 'sbut if thew
wanted to know how to get from Nevnt
to Jericho and back, they'd have found
out. It jest depends"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
SIR wILFRiD LAuRiER.

He Has Been Returned to Power BY
the Liberals Victory in Canada.
Sir Wilfred Laurier, who has been
returned to power by the victory of the
liberals in Canada, has been the leader
of his party since 1887. -Four years aga
he led the liberals to triumph at this
polls, and was sworn into Office as
President of the Privy Council on July
8, 1896. His record since that time has
been evidently pleasing to the people
He settled the vexed school question In
Manitoba so as to take it out of politics
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
50 sEEk THE MoRrH poLE.
Evelyn b. Baldwin, the Latest Aspi.
rant to Arctic Honora.

Evelyn b. Baldwin, the Latest Aspi.
rant to Arctic Honors.
Next year will see the beginning Of
an international race in search Of the
north pole. In Europe DIR. Nansen, tho
famous Norwegian explorer, and the
adventurous Italian Prince Louis. Of
Savoy, more familiarly known as the
Duke of Abruzzi, who recently returned
from the Arctic after having reached
the furthest point north yet reached
by man, have united to form a joint ex-
pedition. In the United States Evelyn
B. Baldwin, an explorer, who has gain
ed considerable reputation, and Will
lam FL. Ziegler, a New York million
aire, are fitting up an expedition, which
in point Of equipment and number Of
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
LAWYER ClIEATIlAM AND HIs NEruEw SIM-

act, Chcatham was not needed to pre-
fer charges against them.
'Ha. ha. ha."' roared Carpenter. when
the officers had disappeared with their
prisoners. That was we'll done! Cap
italy done. Chcatlam. you have a genius
for crime. III monuments were erected to
vllainy. YOU should have one as high and
enduring as the Alps"
10 be continnedl
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

The laughter cure is the latest for
indigestion. Here is hiht for cynlca
and pessimists.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
Penitent.

Mrs, Good-1t is drink that h..
brought you 30 low.
The Tramp-Yes'm. It has broughA
me so low that can't get a drink.-
Puck.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

Ring on" said the telephone rira
when she Cancelled her enRagement. !
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

Confetti.
1t is estimated that Parisians spend
$4,000 every year upon confetti.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-11-15
w. N. Y & ?. History

A high official of the Pennsylvania
said that it was not often his company
bought back a road that it had once
sold. This remark was caused by the
recent acquisition of the Western New
York & Pennsylvania. Itappears that
shortly after the war of the rebellion,
and about the time of the coal oil
craze, with the assistance of Pennsyl-
vania, road was constructed from
Irvineton, on the Philadelphia & Erie,
to Oil City, known as the Warren &
Franklin road. A line was then Sc
cured from Oil City to Petroleum Cen
tire, Oil Creek was then bridged and
the Boyd Farm and Oil Creek Rail-
road, from Boyd's Farm to CORY, on
Philadelphia & Erie, was also acquired.
These roads gave to Philadelphia &
Erie circuit of the oil region of los
miles in length.
All these roads were worked inde-
pendently for some time, but later on
they were merged into what was then
known as the Oil Greek & Allegheny
River road. Western New York &
Pennsylvania then ran only as far as
Franklin. All the merged lines after
ward became the property of the Buff
falo, New Nork & Philadelphia, and
later on were included into Western
New York & Pennsylvania While
Philadelphia & Erie did not build these
lines, it's officials were great factors in
having them constructed, and they
virtually belonged to Pennsylvania.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-11-15
A Buckle In Her Lung.

Early in the year 1896 Mrs. Smith,
then Miss McHenry, of Hughesville,
placed small metal snap off a sus-
pender between her lips, and having
occasion to laugh the piece of metal
slipped down her throat and lodged
in her windpipe, as she believed. Sew
eral physicians were consulted, but
none were willing to believe as the
young lady did, they claiming that the
metal had passed down her throat and
would do her no harm. The young
woman adhered to her theory, and, as
a substantiation of her assertion, a
soreness in short time developed in
her right lung and the symptoms of
tuberculosis made their appearance
Matters continued practically the same
until few days ago when, during a
severe spell of coughing, the lady spat
out what is supposed to be the piece of
metal swallowed years ago. 1t had
become oxydized, resembling a piece
of charcoal. Democrat.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-11-15
Slnnamahoning LARS Club.

AS the country is safe four years more
the Liars Club has reorganized and are
now ready for business. Pap Blodget
has not told the truth since failing to get
second place on the National ticket at
Philadelphia convention, and is little
envious of Teddy now. Beldin's skin is
cracking, like piece of old oil-cloth, from
holding back for our first meeting. Pap
Berfeld sold his house to the railroad
company, so we are undecided as to where
our headquarters will be located-per-
baps in Logue's corn crib.
Isaac Bowen told some whoppers on
election day which will 60 hard with him
unless he brings Wesley Barr for proof.
Wesley is in the best of standing and his
testimony goes; he was looking up place
the day before election for meeting and
reports favorable place-a barn-which
will be brought up for consideration at
our first meeting.
Should we reinstate all the old men,
hers we will be prepared to meet John
Hogan, Mike Murphy, Mike Dolan, or
Ed. McNerney, barring out Dalrymple.
We expect to initiate Ed. Morse at our
first meeting, then Dalrymple's debarment
will be annulled and the world can COM
pete.
Hanscom will be elected Great Annias
at our first meeting, to serve one year.
The Club has drum corps to liven the
sessions. The music is very elaborate;
the shading and frazing by Past G. A,
Blodget, on the bass drum, and N. III.
McCloskey who handles the fife, and the
trills on the six "snore" drums and two
BI horns, by members of the club, is
something for the authorities Con music)
to look into.
FIDE.
P. S. Since writing the above one of
our members, Mr.. Colby, was out and
saw what he thought was lion or a bear
and fired, killing what he found on inves-
tigation to be fine speciman of tom cat.
He talks of going to the jungles of South
Africa. +.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-11-15
Notes and News.

The first snow of this season fell on
Friday last, although but a few scat
tering flakes.
Special Bargain Sales in ladies' and
children's winter wraps, this week, at
Cramer's Variety Store.
What variety of emotions pat on
the back can awaken, all according to
who happens to do it and how it is done.
-Ex.
The ladies of Meadville are conduct
ing what they term ''rummage sale''
for the benefit of the city hospital. Sec
ond hand clothing and many articles
which accumulate about house are
donated and then sold to poorer per-
sons in need of such things The in
novation is proving a success.
There are 159 cities in the United
States with population of over 25, 600
Of this number 10 have 200, 900 or more
inhabitants, 10 have between 100000
and 200, 900 population, 40 have between
$4,000 and 100000 inhabitants and 81
have between $4,000 and 1000 inhabi.
tants. AS compared with the 3S cities
having over 100, 900 inhabitants at pres
ent, there were only % in 1890 and &c
in 1880.