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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Lillian E. Hall has been appointed
~noroner of Cowley county. Kansas. by
Governor Stanley. She will fill an I'M
expired term and will personally ex-
anime all such cases as hitherto have
been investigated by her male prede-
cessors.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
A Fair Reason.

do you candidly admit that you
overcharged that MANI"
Il do" answered the keeper of the
general store. He comes here and
makes me agree with him in his views
of the Boer war. Then he switches
off into the Chinese situation, and I've
got to follow his arguments so as 10
answe him. If he'd stick to free trade
II wouldn't mind. I've had practice.
But II he's bound to ring in new opes
he's got to pay for EN-"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
Il5H6gRdN@zzz25


next season to gain practical knowl-
edge and experience for a new chal-
lenger."
The change in Lipton's plans is due
to his inability to get a design which
he considered an improvement wei the
Shamrock.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

The total issue of postage stamps
stamp books. stamped envelopes, news
paper wrappers and postal cards for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1900,
wal 5,2s3, 6s7 ,ol0 articles, valued a
S96, 6S7, 772.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
Ar, Won Using ALIENS Foot-Ea.er

1t is the only cure for Swollen
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s.. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Z.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

1t is reported hat friendly Chinese
nre aiding the Pekiu residents with
food and ammunition, md that n new
party of progression is developing in
pelyin.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

All the union stevedores In Balti-
more, numbering about $500, ere on a
strike because the steamship agents
men. The trouble began several days
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
A GREAT TRICK RIDER.

Charles G. Fitzpatrick, the one-leg-
ged trick 'cyclist, has won worldwide
o His sensational ride down the
west steps of the capitol at Washing
ton was a feat which had never before
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

A case of bubonic plague has been
k~scovered on a vessel in the harbor at
Hamburg. All possible precautions
have been taken to prevent the spread
of the disease.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
Ladios Can Wear shoas.

One size smaller after usingAllen's Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen. hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. All dru SITS and shoe stores,
35c. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad-
dress Allen ), Olmsted. lie Roy, NY.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Governor Roosevelt will start 10 Sep
tember for a swing 10 the Pacific coast,
going through West Virginia. Ohio,
Indiana and. Kentucky in the order
named.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
To Study Yellow Fever

An at early date the Liverpool
School of Tropical Diseases will send
an expedition to the Amazon to study
yellow fever. This will be the third
expedition they have organized within
the past nine months.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Eleven persons died and a score were
Frustrated as a result of the heat ia
the Chicago in one day last week. The
maximum temperature was % degrees.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

General Wood has informed the war
department that Private Shooman
Gauley, troop Fl. Fifth cavalry, has
died at San Juan de Puerto Rico.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

At Bridgeport, Conn, the Union
Metallic Cartridge company Is work.
ing night and day to fill orders from
several governments for ammunition,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the thro It and lunGs.-WM.
o. ENDsLEY. Vanburen. Ind, Feb. 10. 1900
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

At a meeting held of representatives
OF the 1000 cabmen who have been on
strike in Paris since Sunday. 1t was
decided to continue the strike.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

In a hotel fire at Dinard, France, n
number of Americans were among the
sufferers. although no one was seri-
ously injured.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

A Colonel in the British South African Army
snys that Adams Tutti Frutti was a blessing TO
his men while marching.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

According to Honolulu advices many
Chinese are leaving there, fearing re-
venge will be taken on them for the
Boxer o%utrages.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

The rates have been cut in half by
the steamers on the Yukon between
Dawson and White Horse.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
C. +. WARREN,
al Dooly Blk. Salt Lake City. Utah.
Half Rate Excursion to the East.

On August 9th, September 9th and
Goth, the Rio Gande Western Raj
the final series of half rate
excursions to the east:
Denver and return. 500. 90
Kansas City n return ......... 80. 90
st. Louis and return. ............ 80. so
st. Paul and return. ........... 80. 90
Omaha and return. ..........., 90. 90
ST. Joseph and return........... 32.OO
Chicago and return. A. so
Proportionate rate intermediate.
Cool and delightful ride through the
heart Of the Rockies. Most magnificent
scenery In America. Through sleepers
to Chicago. Free reclining chair cars.
Perfect dining car service. The limited
leaves at a:15 p. M; other through fast
trains at $3.50 a. m. and sos p. H.. Call
at the Rio Grande Western ticket office.
No. 1o3 West Second South. Dooly
block q
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

The convention OF Democratic clubs
has been postponed until October 3, by
President w. r. Hearst.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Avoid badness, gray hair. dandrun and thin locks,
by using PARKER's HAIR BALsAM.
HINDERcoRss, the best cure for corns. 15cts.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
Reduced Rates From Utah Via Santa Fe
Route.

Kansas City, st. Joseph and
Atchison and return 90
Chicago and return. ......... A so
st. Louis and return. ......... 80 so
Proportionate rates to intermediate
points, returning limit October 3lst.
Above tickets for sale August 9th,
September eth, and September Goth.
ALSO,
Detroit and return August 23rd
and 24th. s5l 90
Chicago and return August 23rd
and AZ so
Tickets read via Rio Grande Western
and either via Colorado Midland or
Denver and Rio Grande. Through
trains, dining cars, in fact all of the
Injuries aud safety appliances of mod
ern railroading. For further informa-
ton apply to
C. F. WARREN,
g. A., A. Z. & y. F.,
al Dooly Blk. Salt Lake City. Utah.
The India famine relief fund in New
Yo x has reached the two-hundred
thousand-dollar MARI.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

About 5000 more German troops are
going to China.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Late Dawson papers report elaborate
preparations being made for the recep-
ton of Lord and Lady Mimic at Dawson.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Mrs. Wlnslow-s Soothing Syrup.
For children %teething, softens the gums, reduces I'm
hRmmation, aliays pain, cures wind collie. &c a bottle.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Fire in the lumber yard OF the Polska
Industrial company at Crivitz, Wis,
caused a loss of $3.50, 600.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Six miles north OF Tlsi Ku the Chinese
are strengthening their position.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Five Catholic missionaries were re-
Gently murdered near Chinanff.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
YANGER.

Upton Slasher will most likely get a
slashing that he will remember for a
good many moons.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
Cheap Rates East.

A fourth brigade of Indian troops
has been ordered to China.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06
.UMkiER EXCURSIONS EAST
Via Union Pacific Railroad.
From uTAH 10
from IEAHO TO

Detroit and return-August % 2i.......... bi.r0
Chicago and return-August 23-2I. ........ $50
Eaon IDAHO IN
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

WE WANT Portrait Agents to take orders for oul
VI VHHi high grade en-. arged Jicturct ana
Frames-Crayons, sepias, OIL and Water Colors
Best Inducements offered. Experience not cssentisl
Samples free. Send for prices. Belle Portrait and
Frame Co., No. 52i New Era Building, Chicago. Ill
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-10-06

Detroit n return-AugusJ 1874.
Rates for above excursion are one fare
Chicago and return-August 23-g4-O One
fare for round trim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
BOUGHT THE COAT TO KEEP HIS LUCK.
A GAMBLERS QUEER SUPERSTITION,

From The Ncw-OrleanS TmeS-Democrat
"A who plays poker can't help being super
stitious" declared old clubman the other even
ing I'm any prolonged game such extraordinary
streaks of good and bad luck certain to occur,
such strange condolences will take place IN the
draw and much apparent fatalism Will attach
to certain cards that player Will look arOuIq III
stinctively for some mascot or hoodoo to hold re-
sponsble for the phenomena. The commonest SUI
pcrstitiOn suppose is that the foot of spectator
the rung of ones chair brings PAD fortune
confess ! can't stand it. Not long ago 1 was play
ing in a friendly game AT fishing club on the lake
side. when man sat down behind me and rested
me and after had lost five or six good pots IN
succession l got desperate and tilted forward In
the hope of shaking the fellow off Thereupon he
removed his loot from the ring ana put II on the
floor. | glanced around and, seeing IL directly be
meath the chair leg, decided to take horrible
revenge. So | settled back and came down square
hair. He chatting with somebody at the
time. and seemed to be totally unconscious of the
fact that the chair leg was resting on his pedal
extremity with a pressure OF about TWO hunufeu
pounds to the square inch. That unCanny episode
made nervous | quit the game. Later on l
learned that he had a cork foot.
Another queer thing" the old clubman went on
''iS the way player will attribute changes in luck
to the most grOteSque and OutlandSh Incidents
Years ago a friend OF mine veteran river captain
was one Of poker party in hotel at Hot Springs
He was losing steadily, and glanced around Slyly
to find d mascot A gentleman wearing very long
frOCk coat sitting near him. with his back
the flowing coat tails and tucked the corner under
his leg. He did the theory well known to
change the run of the cards As chance would
have it. he Immediately began to win. and was on
the high tide of success when the other man start
ed to get up. Hold on! exclaimed the captain,
clineing like grim death to the coat tail for
heavens sake. don't take away my mascot" But
confound it, SIR replied the other. when the siua-
all night so YOU can keep my coat tail under your
leg% bright idea struck the captain I'll tell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
4 JAMAICAN EXPERIENCE.

From Iarper's Magazine.
For some years after my marriage l lived at
Old HarbOr. small place about twenty miles from
Kingston. one day when visit my Kingston
dressmaker a necessity | ordered a young
negro boy to get upon the rumble and drive me to
the town
l paid my visit to the dressmaker. and receiving
my frOck. light summer thing from her I placed
1t in the box beneath the buggy seat and drove
to my sisters, where | went in to escape the
heated part of the day giving my boy sixpence
and bidding him see the sights and return at 4
O'clock
He turned up punctually with the grin still in
place. and in due time reached Old Harbor
more.
When | went to take out my crispy muslin 1
found to my CONSERVATION it a wet. sloppy
No rain had fallen, and even then
turned to the boy: Solomon, what in the
world does this mean? HOw'-but the look Of
utter helpless amazement on his face stopped me
"Lor nisSiS it queer but not so queer as
what done happen to Me bought a quattig
Ql2dD wort of dat pretty ting dey calls ice to
bring home an show sister. an l put him in
dar wild your dress to keep him safe-an him
gone for true-an' how him get out l dunno wild
you sittin' him all de time!"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
BROTHER DICKEY ON ELECTIONS.
rom The Atlanta Constitution.

From The Atlanta Constitution
Now dat de State city 'leckshun is over, "
said Brother Dickey, well have time ter git rest
ed TO de Presidential hOoray come on. l never did
see de likes er desc 1eckshuns-dey wake yo up
soon in de mawnin' by de time you think dey
all over you craws ter kiver, de bell Is rngin'
fer mo- votes IF olkS made half de effort ter git
ter Heaven dat dey does ter git ter office. hell
would be lonesome Satan would halter cross his
legs fer comp'ny | knows canderdate dat shUCk
hans wild so many people he finally shuck one er
his arms off den he had de conscience ter de
Legislator fer a pension fer losn' his arm whilst
tryin' ter save de State by 'lectin' hissef- De
trouble bout de canderdateS is dey memory ain I
half long dey speeches. After dey gifts in
office dey tells you that 20 face is familiar, but ter
save dey life dey can't place YOU | glad one
thing-dey won't be any office, runnn fer office.
in Heaven kaze. bless God. dey won't be any can
derda ties dari''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
BE ADDRESSED THE JURY.
From The Buffalo Courier.

From The Buffalo Courier.
A man who had never seen the inside OF court
until ne introduced a a witness tn a -7=s
pending in one OF the Scottish courts on being
sworn, took a position with his back TO the Jury
and began telling the story 70 the Judge.
The Judge, in a bland. courteous manner -afI.
Address yourself to the jury. sir
The man made a short pause. but nOtWit hs-a-.l-
ing what had been said 10 him. continued ais
narrative
The Judge was then more explicit. and said %
him. Speak 70 the jury. sir the men sitting be-
hind you the benches
The witness at once turned around and. making
an awkward bow, said. with perfect gravity Good
morning. gentlemen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
HER STANDARD.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Did he seem pleased to have you ask for his
Hes man who closely conceals his feelings"
what did he say"
"He took out a memorandum book and made an
entry. You're No H. he said. and gave me a
little card with the number on 1t. Excuse me- 1
said. but what does this means? 1T means that
there are sixteen ahead of you whose claims to my
cEilds hand must be passed upon before yours can
be reached he answered. But l said. your
daughter gave me to understand that l was the
only one; She always does that he said with a
IDEAL standard Yes YES he s sSd e bo Vas bn nS,
all about the standard What Standard I gasped.
let you know when you next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
HARMLESS.
From The Kansas City Journal,

From The Kansas City Journal
Down in Georgia they make a great joke Of the
diSfran chisement of the negro. EX-COngTeSsman
BroderiCk of Kansas. repeats story he once heard
Congressman Crisp tell in illustration of this fact
In CrispS home town there negro politician
quite active and of considerable influence. He was
Il Republican and always took active part
against Crisp. who was Democrat One day just
after the election Sam the cOOTed politician. met
elect responded II do not know. Sam what obliga-
tionS | under to lend you money; you a
Republican and worked against me your best dur
ing the whole campaign. didn't yOu?" Yes. Massey
Crisp | done my best agin YOU" frankly replied
the negro. And on Election Day you went TO the
polls and voted against me. didn't yOu?'' Yes
Massey Crisp. l did vote agin you, but you see my
wasn't counted.
Crisp said ne handed over the IS without any
protest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
ONE OF THEM MIGHT.
From The San Francisco Wave.

From The San Francisco Wave
certain doctor, when only beginner IN practice.
had occasion to attend trial a Witness The
opposing counsel in cross examining the young
doctor made several sarcastic remarks. doubling
the ability OF 50 young a man TO understand the
'Do you know the symptoms OF Conclusion OF the
brain %
Il do" replied the doctor.
Well continued the attorney. suppose my
learned friend. Mr.. Baging and myself TO bang
heads together. should We get cOncUssiOn o. ~
brain2'
Your learned friend. Mr. Bagins might" was 40
reply
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
THE NATURAL INFERENCE.
From The Chicago Times-Herald,

From The CHICAGO IlIneS-ffe
There a loud kissing noise The heavens
were brilliantly lighted. The with the Grim
son coat and the long leather bag stopped and
looked upward. He what seemed to be a ball
of fire coming directly toward him. leaving a long
red streak behind it.
Before he could move out of his tracks he heard
the object strike the earth few feet away, and
after short search he found grayish ball per-
haps an inch and a half in diameter. He stood for
a moment gazing thOughtfully down at it. Then he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
ONE SMALLER.

From The Tacoma News
II a West Side cable The stout T--tO1
woman with the little boy handed the conductor !
81 bill
Smallest you have inquired the conducto-- Is
he shifted the silver and nickels in his pock--
She thought he meant the little boy
'Neini'' she responded. Il hat one home on.s trNe
months aid alretty."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
THE FEE FOR BANK DIRECToRs.

From The Chicago Tribune
A stranger. got off the car and, aceost.as news
boy, asked him to direct him to the nearest bank
This way said the ''newsier and turning the
corner pointed to a skyscraper Just across TIE
street
Thank you. and what do I owe youe' said the
gentleman pulling a penny out OF his pocket.
"A quarter please"
"A quarter! Isn't that pretty high for directing
a man the bank?''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
A STRANGE HYBRID.

From The Detroit Journal
That girl is enigmaP'
"NO wonder! Her mother such = Uere but
terhyF'
Indeed
And her father regular lObSterr$
Even the smart set, pray observe uOts G. TO-
gether exempt from the subtle laws OF hersiity-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
DILEMMA FOR FRENCH POSTAL CLERKS.

From The London Chronicle.
We have in England many erratic official rules
and regulations which capable of more than one
construction They have the same thing in France.
BY a recent regulation it is deCreed to be
serious offence for postOffice emplOye to read what
is written the back of postcards-a very excel
lent order. But by another article in the same
"reglement" the postoffce empoye is also prohib-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
AN UEHASDSOhE TRICK.

From The Chicago Tribune
First Suburbanite-I hear that Robins new a-N
dug up the ground. broke down the fence lEt tore
nearly everything 70 pieces in the oarnyard mis-
morning
Second Suburbanite-Yes- Some fellow went here
early and fastened pair of red sprctHcles On the
animals eyes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
GREATER TRUTH, GREATER LIBEL

From The Baltimore American.
Angry Politician See here. I've good notion 20
have you arrested for libel, What do you mean 7y
piCturing you have
CartOOnist-But the picture looks like you
Angry Politician know il does I know 10 does.
But do / look like a who likes TO look Ike
himself?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR UNDERTAKER

From The London Chronicle.
An undertaker's business is advertised for sale
on terms which hardly such as encourage
a permanent residence in the locality. After stat
ing that retiring from business altogether,
the advertiser praises the town thus Sanitary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
WHAT WORRIED HIN.

From The Indianapolis Press
Il was jist readin only yest'day." said the Man
with the Can. that the annual beer output @u1-
wuz-l do believe I'VE forgot the uEsers-
1t amt the output said the Other Man Win
the Other Can. that's worryin me @S much as
the intake
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

raised his hat. scratching his head solemnIy ana
said:
"ioly St Andrewl What a drive that vast I
wonder il they play golf on Mars. tOor-'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

rangements much neglected; mortality from feyers
excessively high: total death rate 1917 higher than
competitor (carpenter) only. Excellent opening for
energetic willing TO put his heart into the
business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
JOHEEIES CUNNING.

From The Ohio State Journal
Ecstatic Papa-Here, Johnnie. come and kiss your
new sister.
gum
ECstatic Papa gun? What for
JOhnnie-Well. / bet III shoot tn mex stOrk I
hyin round this house,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

you what I'll do he said III buy your coat. What
90 you want lot ~ "A hundred dollars answered
over the money now slip out of it as easy as you
can Next morning he told that the deal had
Melted him $3.50 profit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

tied from forwarding any postcard on which is
written anything abusive indecent Now what
is the postal clerk to do?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

You'll find. sir, said the youngster. that bank
directors paid high in Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

Eats with suppressed acknowledgements Batter