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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
A Texas Ranch
as Large as
Two States.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

The largest ranch in the world is to
be found IN Texas. This immense do
main is known as the X. I. ~ ranch,
and Is owned by Chicago capitalists.
This ranch is so extensive that some
States could not contain 1t. Connecti-
cut. for example. could not hold It by
several thousand acres. The two
States OF Rhode Island and Delaware
combined could not contain this great
ranch, which consists OF over 100000
acres. or almost 5000 square miles.
About twelve years ago, when Texas
needed new state capitol, the Legis-
lature adopted a novel plan to get II.
a promise was held forth that vast
tract of unappropriated land would be
given IN exchange for suitable gran
ite building Mt Austin. Among those
tempted by this offer were ex-senator
Charles B. Farwell and his brother
John, who ultimately formed a syndi-
cate In Chicago, and took upon them
selves the responsibility of erecting
the proposed capitol. In due time
they came into the possession of this
domain known as the y. |. 4. ranch.
The ranch is situated in the extreme
northwest corner of the panhandle of
Texas, and covers or touches nine diff
ferent counties. Its northern bound
ary is "No Mans Land" now a part of
the Territory of Oklahoma, and its
western limit is the line between
Texas and New Mexico. In width
tfrom east to wesD 1t averages about
twenty-five miles. In length IL Is
about 200 miles. The land lies in what
is known MS the Staked Plains, high
plateau. The soil is mostly of n black
or chocolate color-very fertIle-and
covered with n thick coat of buffalo.
mesquite, grama and other grasses,
which cure on the ground and furnish
winter as well as summer pasture for
stock of all kinds. At the southern
end of the tract the altitude Is about
2300 feet and at the northern end about
400. The climate is pronounced to
be very delightful, the air being brac-
ing, though dry.
When the Farwells obtained the land
they inclosed II with substantial
barbed-wi.e Q fence. There are many
cross-fences upon it, separating the
territory into from twenty to thirty
large divisions, besides many small
ones. TO make these fences 1t required
1900 miles of barbed wire. The syndi.
cate also built ranch houses, bored and
dug wells, of which there are now
about $50, averaging 100 feet in depth
and having earthen or wooden reser-
voirs and drinking attachments; erect
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

cooling lovers sweet nothings to each
other-surely the bappiest pair un-
der the pink sunset that night.
well, II | ever heard of the like,
Mae! I wouldn't have believed IL Of
you and Mr.. Smith, II didn't see II
with my own eyes!" gasped Mrs.
Dean, sinking to the step and tanning
herself with a highly-scandalized air.
Mae laughed, and explained the sit.
uation.
We'll, I thought II Philip Earle had
the spunk Of man, he'd find you out
by hook or by crook" beamed Mrs
Dean, much relieved. But | can't
help feelin' sort o. sorry that that
sweet Mr.. Smith has gone" she
mourned, with a rueful glance at the
discarded goggles and red hair, the
sole remnants of the courteous Teu
ton who had completely won her soft
heart.
But she was partly consoled for the
non-existence of that sweet Mr.
Smith" by the present of red-plush
parlot-set that she had long coveted
and Harry Freare and Jimmie Brown
also rejoiced in many new posses
sions dear to boyish hearts.
No need to ask il Mac was happy
as she and Philip steamed across the
prairie lit by the cloth-of-gold OF
acres of wild sunflowers. The DARK
gulf of disgrace and loneliness was
annulled, and past, present and fu
ture seemed all one rose-lit unity
Saturday Night.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

ed windmills over the wells; built
dams across arroyos to conserve the
rainfall, and in various other ways
made the place suitable for success
full ranch on large scale. They placed
cattle upon 1t as fast as it could be
put in safe condition to receive them,
and have since continued to add to
the herd from time to time by pur-
chase and breeding until they have Mt
present about 100000 cattle, besides
1000 horses. The calf crop branded in
1899 exceeded $4,000 head. The whole
property is valued at S1O,O00,O00.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

Any one who has had the pleasure
of being greeted boisterously by an
Affectionate Great Dane can imagine
what a powerful aid he would be to
highway robbers, If only some of
them were sharp enough to put one
to such work. 1t has finally been done
and, of course. in Paris. There is a
gang of footpads in that city which
has been causing much trouble. Its
modus operandi was simple, but very
effective. The leader of the gang
owned a huge Great Dane named
Turk Turk would be taken out in
the evening with his pals, and when
the victim came along he would jumr
at him. OF course. the victim woult
go down In heap, and moreover
would be scared to death. although
the dog would never bite him. While
down and half unconscious will
fright, the gentlemen who owned tn,
dog would clean out his pockets. Thil
Is great improvement on the leat
pipe or sandbag, because none OF tn,
victims suffered except from frigh
and loss Of his money and valuablas
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

Taking the recent developments in
the Castellane case as q text. the
Philadelphia Times presents a severe
class arraignment, concluding: ut is
American women who had opportu-
nifty for culture and for the most
generous philanthropy that so beau
tifully adorns American womanhood,
who have brought eproach and
shame upon the better women of this
country. They make marriage q
mere matter of commerce, and grasp
the empty baubles of foreign titles,
thinking themselves thereby honored,
when they sacrifice the last vestige
of self-respect, the respect of the
country and of the world and all the
sanctity of home life where woman
is grandest in her Offices and achieve.
ments."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

An attempt is being made to re-
form the Mexican army, teaching the
officers to stay by their men in an
engagement, instead of seeking a
secure place when danger is encoun'
tered, and the men to fire from the
shoulder, instead of from the hip.
President Diaz also intends to have
his army provided with the best mod
ern arms.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Mid Encouragement.

"Do you think that there is as much
chance now to makela good living out
Of literature 2" asked the youth.
More chance than before. answered
the man with glasses; especially II
you know how to set type and correct
proofs. ofs."--Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

Although the Berlin experts ad-
NIT that American coal is superior in
quality to that imported from any
other country. still the German col
liery owners hope to get the govern
ment chemists to report that it is
full of disease germs and subject to
exclusion like American pork.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

The government of New Zealand
last year paid out about $4,000 for
freezing the butter intended for ex-
port. AS the process cost three
eighths of a cent pound, they must
have exported over 100000 pounds.
Next year they propose that the farm
er or shipper shall pay one-half of
this cost, that they may use the
money to promote agricultural ex-
ports in some other way. They think
that the farmers now understand so
we'll the need of freezing butter that
they will not be unwilling to pay at
least half the cost of the process, and
their exports of dairy products are
expected to increase.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

Even John d. Rockefeller has his
financial troubles. Instead OF Stand
ard oil paying s5O,OO0.OOO in divi-
dends this year it pays a paltry
$4S, 100000 only.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

Spain is preparing to get together
a navy again. But this time 1t will
be the sea force of very minor
power.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

Eighteen states and one territory
now have valued policy laws-that is,
laws requiring fire insurance COM
panies to pay the face of the policy,
no matter what may be the actual
value of the property burned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

The idea OF utilizing motor haul
age in connection with the market gar
den near metropolis has been sns'
eested of late. Motor vehicles would
Obviate some of the difficulties that
market gardeners have now to encoun'
ter in getting their produce to market,
and 1t would certainly pay some en-
terprising carrier to make the venture,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19


by balloonists was $1,000 feet. about
seven miles. The ascent was made
by James Glaischer, f. r. s., and a
Mr.. Coxwell, at Wolverhampton, Eng
land, September 5, 1862.
Nearly all the snakes in Samoa are
harmless. 1t is customary for the
native girls, when about TO attend
dances, to adorn their necks and
arms by winding live reptiles around
them.
Beds are comparatively scarce in
Russia, and many well-to-do houses
are still unprovided with them. Peas
ants sleep on the tops of their
ovens middle class people and SER
wants roll themselves up in sheepskins
and lie down near stoves soldiers
rest upon wooden cots without bed
ding, and it is only within the last few
years that students in schools have
been allowed beds.
The ashes OF Dante, inclosed in an
iron urn, are about to be transported,
with great ceremony, to the library pa
lace of Florence. The urn was long
ago stolen from church in Ravenna,
and secreted in the outer wall of
chapel. 1t seems that a sculptor named
Pazzi has for years possessed this ex-
traordinary treasure, and has recently
handed it over to Florence, where
Dante was born, and whence he was
! exiled
One of the most extraordinary
civic customs that still survive is that
of weighing-in the corporation of
| High Wycombe, England. After the
election of the mayor is concluded,
that functionary, the aldermen and the
councillors proceed to the borough
Office of weights and measures, where
they are weighed and their correct
weights duly entered in a book. The
! policemen on duty are also included
and last year provided the heaviest
man in the person of the senior SER
geant, who scaled Is stone, th9
light weight of the corporation being
the town clerk, whose ayoirdupois was
barely nine stone.
A notable instance of liberality in
high quarters is that of the English
Earl of Dysart, who, being himself a
musical enthusiast, and good land
lord, recently made visit to all the
tenants on his estate, and arranged to
present piano to every family where
he found any of the children showed
an aptitude for music. Another sin
gular case of thoughtfulness for the
poor comes from Paris. There are
few Paris windows where plants grow
ing in pots are not seen. A rich phi
lanthropist has had the queer idea of
opening a free hospital for sick plants
in the Faubourg st. Antoine. There
are big greenhouses, with plenty OF
gardeners who look after the plants
that are brought in till they recover
and then return them to their owners.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

The greatest elevation ever attained
by balloonists was $4,000 feet, about
seven miles. The ascent was made
by James Glalscher f. r. s., and a
Mr.. Coxwell, at Wolverhampton, Eng
land, September 5, 1862.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

1t is rumored in Europe that King
Victor Emmanuel of Italy desires to
introduce the American cabinet sys'
TEN into his government, in addition
to the European system of response
BILE ministries, anc is determined to
have a privy council which shall be
answerable to him alone. In order
not to violate the Italian constitution
which makes the ministry the SOW
ereign's sole official adviser, King
Victor will make his new council a
sort of Kitchen cabinet"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

Speaking of Indian summer, a
down-easter is quoted by the Ports
mouth IN h Chronicle as saying
"The Indian summer comes in No.
vember, usually the first week. 1t
got its name from coming so late
in the autumn that the shiftless red
man could accomplish his tardy hunt
ing and crop gathering in season to
be ready for the first SHOWS when
they fell-playing the limit, | might
say" This will answer for time and
reason until better guess is given.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19

Nearly all the snakes in Samoa are
harmless. 1t is customary for the
native girls, when about TO attend
dances, to adorn their necks and
arms by winding live reptiles around
them.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
Cressey i Coming.

Col. Cressey iscming with his lam
Gus Illustrated Philippine War lee
ture. He will sho' us 100 views OF
this war by calcium light, a majority
are OF our own Fist South Dakota
Infantry Camp Dewey; camp IN
San francisco; gdng aboard the
Rio Janeiro; fightng the Flliplnos;
group pictures oiench company !;
most O! the comms stoned officers;
Col. Frost and stab Major Howard,
Chaplain Daley, iieutenants Lien
Morrison and Adams, Tom Smith,
who slew two Filiinos. All up to
date. Finest entertainment now
travelling. Adults Zoe; children
! Zoe. Reserved sats 30; Opera
house Mon day jar p.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
(,IOriOus News

Comes from DR.. ID. B. Cargile, OF
w ashita, l. T. Hewrites: -Four bot
ties of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which has caused
her great suffering for years. Ter
rible sores would break out on her
head and face, and the best doctors
could give no help; but her cure is
C ompIete and her health is excellent. "
This what thousands haveproved,-
that Electric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, letter. salt rheum'
ulcers, boils and running sores. 1t
stimulates liver, kidneys bowels,
expels poisons, helps digestion builds
up the strength. Only 80 cents.
Sold by j. d. Fitzgerald Druggist.
Guaranteed 2t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
He Fooled The Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton,
of West Jefferson, O., after suffering
IS months from Rectal Fistula, he
would die unless n costly operation
was Performed; but he cured hint
self with five boxes OF Bucklin $
Arnica Salve, surest Pile cure on
Earth, aud thu Salye in the World.
% cents box. Sold by j. d. Fitzg :
efald Druggist. 2t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

DR.. j. Edward Fleming represent
ing the German and American Staff
of Expert Specialists will return to
Miller and have his Offices DIT the
Vanderbilt Hotel Wednesday, Jan.
Oath. for one day only. All consul
tations and examinations are abso-
lutely free. Over ten thousand test
imonals OF tbs most remarkable
cures can be seen by any one. Moth
ing but chronic diseases are treated.
Those that have baffled the skill OF
good physicians arepositiveiy cured
by the latest remedies known to
modern therapeutics. Remember
the date. 4t2
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
The People Of Today,

Have reached that stage OF intelli-
gence where they are no longer inn
posed upon by travelling quacks and
peddlers. These called opticians and
oculists. used to reap a rich harvest,
but their work is so unsatisfactory
after they have gone that the people
have learned that their safest plan
is to have their eyes examined and
fitted by their home optician. Thor
ough and scientific examination fl ee
of charge. GHAS. T.. SoSTAG,
Optician.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
The Appetit OF a q oat

Is envled 10y all ,oor dyspeptlcs
whose stomach All Liver are out
OF order. All SUD should know
that.Dr. Kings NV Life Pills, the
wonderful stomal and Liver Rent
edy, gives Iendid appetite
sound digestion ad a regular bod
ily habit that insues perfect hea lth
and great energy Only Zoe. at
Fitzgerald's Or ug tore. 2ti
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

We still have a splendid assert
ment of dress goods, trimmings,
ginghams, prints, hosiery, under
wear, ribbons. velvets. shoes, cloth
ing, overcoats. hats, caps, etc, and
we can certainly please you in quail
ity and price 46tf
J. w. CoQUILLETTE,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Brule County is preparing TO pur-
chase a poor farm. Several counties
have them in successful operation.
The PRESS has believed for ten years
that this was the proper way to
bring county poor expense down to
the lowest possible limit.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Taxes can now be paid one half be-
fore March LIST. and the other hall
before October 1st without becom-
ing delinquent This will be great
convenience to many taxpayers, and
perhaps somewhat divide the excess
siye work OF treasurers, which has
heretofore occurred in February.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Pierre Daily Capital The enter
tainment at the rink last evening
was one of the best things OF the
kind eyer shown in Pierre, and all OF
the parents and friends who have
friends and relatives in Luzon were
very appreciatiye, and hope MIR. Ores
sey will come again.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

A pleasant surprise party was
gi ven at the home OF Mr.. Sinclaire in
Linn twp. one night last week, in
honor of Miss Bessie Baldwin s birth
day. The young folks enjoyed oy-
sters and an evening OF meriment.
Miss Bessie is teaching school there.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
Optician.

The Washington Times report a
small prairie fire south of that tow n
one day last week-but no one need
fear fire in his locality tsalwavs
some other place where people are
not prepared that prairie fires raise
old Ned!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Grand Free Gramaphone Concert
and Auction sale at our store next
Jan. Goth, at 1:30, p. NJ.
j. w. CooUILLETTE
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
PainUp.

have fine line of paints ready
for your spring work. Am also
agent for the celebrated Monitor
wind mill and pumps. First door
south OF Citixens hAk, Miller, u,
Gro, JETTERy,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
Victoria Elevator
For sale. See q. III. Carroll.

1t is reported that F. w Gerhard,
OF st. Lawrence, has purchased lots
in Miller and will soon move his
drug store to Miller, including his
store building and dwelling.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Members OF the Christian church
will hold n basket social at the
Nicholas school house III Midland
township Friday evening.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Cod liver oil in the form oil Scott's
Emulsion as manufactured by Scott
& Bovine is not only easy to digest,
and pleasant to take, but acts as a
medicine in purifying the blood, as
we'll as the very kind OF fat forming
food.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

II any one makes the assertion
that our closing out sale is q fake
don't believe them. Because there
are pone so ignorant rs those who
know it all. j. w. Coquillette.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Bro. Stratton got mixed a little
on the century question and datei
his first two papers Dee. 4, and Dec.
10. 1900, but he is al right this
week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

We still have n splendid assert
ment o: fine dress goods ana trim
mincs and they all so mt cost. 1871
j. W. C0QUlLLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Clifford Burlingame, for 50 long
valued clerk in the HaZen store, has
accepted q position in the McLauGh-
lin store in Highmore.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
TnE MILLER
Roller Mills,

Are now reaping the benefit of
their big outlay for new machinery
made last fall. Farmers who never
were here before to mill are coming
This fall. The quality of their -four
rs well as amount given in exchange
is the attraction. Their rates are
2S lbs Fancy Patent, 30 lbs Second
Pat. or 80 OF Straight -four with
bran and shorts per bushel. A load
of 40 bushels secures the farmer free
lodging for self and team.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

We have few old style shoes that
we offer for hall price while they last.
AStf Ii. Il. GREEyEs & Co.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

At wholesale pice our goods are
all bargains, but5he best always 90
first SO don't delay but come early
and often. If !. w. Coquillette.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

EX-S Sheriff Strut was in Miller Tues.
day and announced that Mrs. John
Costi2an was very Ill.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

A Philadelphia man iaims to haye
stopped drinking liquJr by taking II
bit OF candy in bis mouth whenever
he felt the desire to drink.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

MIR. and Mrs. A. 4. Bills are the
happy parents OF Il girl baby, born
on the Lords day.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
Strayel

Strayeu
/ Bay mare, B years old, white
face, full length, tame. Halter
broke. 4t3.
Sec. 1-113-7O Il. l.. SMITH.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Others will charge you Sl.2o to
81 so for goods that you can buy
for 800 So see our stock before
Won make a purchase OF any kind.
Astf ], w. CoQvILLETTE,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

1t will pay you to see our new caps
before buying elsewhere. 4Stf
II. Il. GREEvEs & Co.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Rev. S. Nj. Davis former pastor OF
the NJ. +. church nj Miller, has re-
moved his Witness md Reporter to
Aurora, and will hereafter issue 1t
"a a weekly. The reverend gentle
nan mas struggled quite bravely
against odds in his determination
TO conduct pubIicatio for the de
nomination.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

The.Ladies Aid Society OF I he Pres.
church will meet with Mrs, ". H.
htersWed. afternoon Jan. "a
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

A new invoice of mems cloth over
coats Just received at III. Il. Greeves
& Co. 5lu
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Glen Waters visited relntives at
Pierre last week, returning home
Monday,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
~ s. az 90 IL x a..
,.,, a Tho Kind You Have Always Bong
Signature es I4Azeza

Stanley county is prepa ring for "A
county seat fight between Ft. Pierre
and Midland Miller pioneers might
now reciprocate and send afew COW
nunchers out to help Fl Pierre!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

The PRESS will publish free all notices OHIO
cal orga nizations, If HANDED III by those Ill
terested.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Attend Coquillette's closing out
sale. Everything will go at cost
and less. 4@il
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Best Hooking Valley coal So, Viii
mington chunks 81, hard coal 1000
az Mack Milier's elevator. 1t e.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18
Miller Commercial Climb.

vt. Lawrence Lodge. A. +. and 8, NJ. ~. y"
y Meets at Miller, 5. ID, every first ana thi['
Friday night each month at ? clocN' " :
ii. Lane. W. NJ; j. l.. heNtS, SecI.
Chapter ~, l.. a. n. meets FIRST ana thifu
"Wednesday each month al Miliei' Al H. e
r. II. SEDAN, Secy, &, NJ. DwYcf.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

Keep your eye on our standing
ADJ. There are Sai gains ia it. Il
II. X. GREETEs 6 60.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-18

INCEST line OF good things to eat,
Att ELMER HoLBET.