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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
Where tl,e FARMER cnuca 1n.

According to a recent announcement
81 the Agricultural Department. the
farmers of the United States received
S1S5.eo9G,172 more for their corn, wheat,
oats, barley, rye, b%uckwheat, potatoes
and hay in 1900 than they did i'll 1899;
the total receipts for last year being
S1.SG1, ICE. 49,. as against S1,G7G.1 7O,41O
in 1899. This increase is in part ac-
counted for by the fact that the aver
age prices for each Of the products
enumerated We're higher in 1900 than
in 1899, although in some instances the
advance was but a fraction of n cent.
The greatest advances We're in corn
aud hay. the advance in the latter Civ
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
The Wife and Mother-in-L Law of Mr..
Charles KEYS.

Clarissa. Mimi. April 15.-tSpecial.,
No family in this vicinity is better
known or more universally respected,
than Mr.. Charles Keys, the local schoo.
teacher. and his estimable wife, and
mo1her-in-law. For n long time Mrs.
Keys has been in i'll health. Recently,
however, she has found Il cure for her
ailments in Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Il cannot speak too highly of Doddss
Kidney Pills. or of what they have
done for me-" said Mrs. Keys.
My life was miserable, my back al
ways ached, also my head. / was trou-
bled with Neuralgia in the head an,,
face and suffered extreme pain. but,
thanks TO Dodd's Kidney Pills, all tho =
aches I'd pains have vanished like the
morning dew. and it now seems that
life is worth living. l consider Dodd's
Kidney Pills Il God-send To suffering
humanity. They may rightly be named
the EliNir'of Youth.
While speaking of my case and
the wonderful benefit | have received,
! might also add that my mother. who
is now an old lady of "a years and who
lives with ME, has been troubled more
or less with aches and pains. as is nat
ural With one of her advanced age.
When she saw what Dodd's Kidney
Pills had done for me she commenced
to use them herself, and she says that
they have done her more good than
any other medicine she has ever tried.
This testimony is given in the hope
that others who may be afflicted as we
were may see and read it. and lie bene.
flied by it,"
What Mrs. Keys states in her letter
ear be verified by reference to any of
her many friends in this neishborhood
Dodd's Kidney Pills have already a
wonderful reputation in Todd County
Nothing has ever cured Bright's Dis
ease. Diabetes or Dropsy but Dodd's
Kidney Pills.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
How Mig Saved the vr,,;,.


Station Master Davis doc Mig hos
been the talk of Fork Creek. Col. foi.
years, but one day when lie tagged a
train on the Colorado & Southern rail.
Way he saved the lives of the trains
crew and passengers and became Il
topic for the whole State.
Mig is of mixed breed. largely
spaniel. Forks Greek has only two
houses and a water tank. so tho dog, al,
ways at his masters heels, learned how
to throw a switch and to wave a flag
almost as well as-his master. So ex..
pert was he at switch-throwing that his
master grew to depend on him for the
work.
but a few days ago when Mig bound.
Gu up the track to throw the switch for
a tram that had signaled he found thot
snow had made it impossible to move
he ana his best. then turned and dash.
ed back to the station, Selling a red fac
ana nylng up the track toward the
train rounding the curve.
BY that time the station master saw
trouble and ran for the switch. but he
could not move it, owing to the ice. Rut
iar up the track Mig sat upright, hold.
ing the flag in his mouth and with .
sense of relief Davis saw the trnin
slow up. The ice was cut away, the
switch turned. and the train pulled in
Win Mig riding modestly in the cab
supt. Il. 81. Sears was in the one she
clal car, making n tour of the line. md
n OF these days Mig may be pension
ed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
Astonished Free-Trader-How is /
possible for ships to sail on such a sea
Condition Never Bctter.

Contrary to the assertions OF Demo.
cratic newspapers the condition of the
masses has improved within the last
half century and continues to improve,
according to the report of Carroll d.
Wright, the government commissioner
of labor. Wages have not only in.
creased, but prices of necessities have
decreased, or remain the ame Mr..
Wright says that wages to-day are
worth more than fifty years ago, or at
any continued period during the last
fifty years. The world over, the eco.
nomic condition of the workman was
never better.-Lebanon Ohio West
ern Star.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
CHATTER NX.-CContjnued.1

IA
mat was an event which the young
sAi hau not stopped to consider. She
knew from what Maurice and Molly lad
solu ,ner' that foraying parties of Wings
naa been roaming about near the city. at
.ack'ns small parties, until Il r.dcoat
scarce dared put his head outside the for
'inrat'sns.
lie won't do for yon to go far, COLONEL
sue SAID. But l have n plan that will
WORK. have a young woman friend in
inc city, vino is thoroughly acquainted
with all the country round; with her
can. go anywhere. Could YOU arrange
'"as we 20 tosether:'
.es, inc colonel answered. slowly. Il
ISL. as Wen nave two aides a> one, bnt
"o''u Your trend hot object To leaving
."s IVY N thiS inailner:'
-,fieiii 'ioushl not. She had in mind
AAoHs, inc curing Young Whig, who
WI 'ahe any FISK 10 serve her. and
"n' ueSer iouhh any work too arduous.
ny ~ she could cefeai or hwart the
".usu rcuooiss.
nhev arranged to Amclia's friend to
.".' 'h't very evening on the colonel, on
Nv p'''eNI mat she came for laundry. ms
snc was 10 20 III the disguise of il wash
eiMoiian' me colonel was to have two
uuliosii's 10Y young aides or boys ready,
WHICH SUE was TO BRING TO the old stone
ho" y par OF saddle horses were TO
oe ready mere Tor them, ana they We're
~ JON .lie colonel at ms quarters.
81. IN or"er was gwen Amelia to admit
eaiiy Martin 10 his quarters. Next day.
cary IN the morning, Molly came as nsu-
~ LOT 'he laundry and Amelia old her
or the plan to escape from the city.
III VIII SIT me very WELL" Molly re
.urheo. nc captain is gone and ! have
some important information to communi-
cate 10 him
Then YOU VIII go for the u%niforms:'
Certainly"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
Horses saddlcd. capen.." he cried

vi 'hl'i. NJ 'IiNit-
There WAS no time To mount. for The
redcoats were on them. Carhincs ann
pistols oclclie'l forth their deadly con
tents almostIin 1hc faces or ;lie enemy
and they fol- back, leaving eight OF. ten
lying in the bainyard.
Mount" cried Maurice. and in Il mo
ment every man was in tho saddle, salpel
in hand. The order To charge, the wild
shout. and next moment the amazed Brit
Gus found the angry swords of those ter.
rihle sons OF liberty wl.i1ging about ii,cil
heads. Man after man was cut dow
until. Notwithstanding they so greatly
outnnmbcre,i Them, the |I;ritoi!s were pan
ie-strickcn and fed.
4 man in the uniform of II British
colonel. willie trying to rally them, was
run down 10y the giant and his horse up
set. sam struck :: swinging blow al him
as he flew by. which missed his skull by
barely an inch.
Maurice dismountcd and aided the
stunned Briton to rise.
Are You badly wounded. colcnel:' he
asked.
Only stunned he answered. rubbing
his head and then glancing at the flying
Dragons. added. 'Thc towards have de-
/ sn.t,J ,,n a., ,A,. ,,,..
.N-ho,n I,,.. ,h. .
coloncl:'
Col. Roland Chester" was the an
swer.
II have ,oo,l oc vo,, ,.olouol" soia
Maurice. ..vou arc ;n,n,osto1 in , co,.
,,i,, v,,,,.. l,dv Niss ,rconr,"
..Nrc Won Cn,,ain Titzrcrold."
II ann sin"
..y1,cn si. my on,rr ma, l,-o :.
GOOD ,csul, hoyn nx.ollnnt ,ov., ror
Won. yo,,r swcothoar4 has osc,noI f,a',
| her ncrsc,utors and. in comnany w;ta
onothor yomna women i nm hnr WOW ~
Valley lio,.,a" -
Maurice w,s do,irhtca with ,bo infor.
nation. and had Tho colonel cynl,i, moro
fully while his man warn ,o, w.,;i,r fron,
thc chase ~ "S'' ''0''
The dead and wonnsod ,vorn r,,hnro1
nm and loft il, ,bo bonsr Maurice had
Two mon killed and ;yo v.onn1cd fo,,r
SLIGHTLY vhosa he ,ool, with lin rr,a
warons were loaded Win corn and ~
10y. and tLcv snt n,,t for yolo,. Tnrro
Nirbt nvcrtoo,, ,1,nm i,st .s thou
ro,chnl tbn homo of Tocoh si,,a, a,I
Maurice. ordered = h,It mill III, maan
rnsn vb;,b would mat ho rntil i o,niaai.
nnyt no,,in,
col. Chester sot Inv ,bo Gros;ao hi,
bn,a bo,vna hi. .,,yn ,,nnn ,bo h1ainM,
lors ami liz Mind 1ost IN ,ba,n,, III
was s,,1dnIIy nu.nrn Of :. nro.nnnn raa.
him onI I%nrl,in@ nm h.l,ali - na1n. cn."t
yrnunn Sbo .synl az ill.,, -.
,l., in, ln,. 1ai.o ,Nl-
.%rn Won no,,nI ,,Lr~tos ., r.;.4.,.,
II knew il. ya,,r nyos ,,.n ,o,s on.
w,mld Know than an,,yhorn on
20 whom din van, '.nra'.., ~, o..os -,
oma4emnnt
..ynn, $50, ,,;.o 1.a. rr.
Good l1asvors, ,5;5 r", ' ,A'pVh. .,
"D,n,, ~ Nv
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
Go be c|ont;nued.)
srnaour %1nccdotcs.

The anecdotes told of. The late Phil
Armour are as numerous n the leaves
upon the trees. How many are true
and how many Imagination it would
be hard to say. but some of the best
which boar evidence of having come
from within the business circle in
which lie moves are reproduced:
How is it that you are late every
morning. said he to an astonished
clerk. who had not dreamed before
that Armour was aware of his exist.
cnce.
Well" replied the clerk. Il am only
Il few minutes late"
That's just it. That's why you are
not i; good man. You are Just a few
minutes too late in all the bright
things you do"
Now and then he was even less
agreeable than that in his comments.
He made IL Christmas present of n suit
of clothes to all the clerks in his office.
With the exception of one. they iii Sc.
lected good business suits, worth $50
or $50. The exception Went in for a
dress suit that cost :s12o. Armour called
him up.
How is this, Mr.. Blank: Its all
right, of course. Int l notice yon We're
lavish 10 yourself beyond all Your as
sociatcs. What surprises mt is that,
after all my many years in the bust.
ness. YOU should think / failed to rec.
ognize a hog when l saw linn"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
Remember This Fact.

1t is we'll enough to keep in mind
that the only time since 1860 that the
Democratic party was in control of both
houses of Congress and the President
was during the second election OF
Cleveland, which occurred in 1892, and
that great financial panic of 1893 fol.
lowed the assurance of Democratic
control. This fact should be remem.
bered by every voter in the United
States and read anew at each recur-
ring election.-Medford (Okla.) Patriot.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
Nob,es,e ohligc.

"What are you staring ut. Nellie?"
'Oh, please, ma'am, with your hair
like that and your diamonds, you do
look solike Lady plantaganet Bingham
that was own maid to. Are you anJ'
relation. ma'am?'
"No-at least. no near relation. But
You can have that pink silk shirtwa!st
of mine. Nellie.'-Iife.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
Mail Rags for Pettico.ts.

The empty mailhags not having been
returned from the Congo for some time.
1t was found on inquiry that the sacks
We're regularly being stolen by the ma,
tives for presentation to their wives.
who used them as p~etticoats.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
His Field of w. n,

"What field of usefulness did yo,,.
son select after his graduation f,p,n
college:' asked Dinsmore of his old
friend Collingwood.
"The football field"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
No Roasts.

We hear no boasts from Bryanic or.
gans about how much more prosperous
the people would have been had the
boy orator been elected.-Little Rock
(Ark.) Republican.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
sorietv %keiuctanc

"Dicky. did you go up and tell pa
that Mr.. and Mrs. Jones We're here?'
Yes, ma: he said he guessed he'd
have to come down, but he didn'. want
to."-Indianapolis Journa.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
Misunlc;.stoot!

Doctor-You must have some change,
first, and then we'll see what we can do
for YOU.
Paticnt-oh! you needn't be afraid.
I've got enoue change to pay your fee.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-07
California Fruits In Eurona.

The latest American invasion" Of
Europe is the carrying Of fresh Califor-
MIA fruits to London and Paris in the
face of the competition of the Spanish
and Italian fruit growers. A Valencia.
Spain, paper says: California oranges,
peaches, apples and pears reach Paris
after traversing 5000 miles. in more
appetizing condition than ours" and
adds that her fruit growers can only
compete with America by employing
America 3 improved methods Of cultiva-
ton. California is natural fruit gar
den, and its crops are far too large to be
consumed in the home markets. For
years the California orchardist has
been seriously considering the foreign
demand, and many wonderful schemes
have been devised to ship fresh fruit
abroad California prunes have, gener-
ally, taken the place Of the French ar
ticle, and California oranges have been
cultivated until they have reached a
state of perfection never before at
tained-Septembe Success.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-07
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

The Valley Express declares that
with over million dollars in the state
treasury and indications of over hun
bred thousand majority for Cumming
for governor republicanism in old Iowa
is truly at its zenith"
The Dubuque Times thinks Governor
Shaw is not the kind of statesman to
launch a presidential boom without first
looking after its terminal facilities"
The Odebolt Chronicle is of the opin-
ion that Cummins ought to issue a
card of thanks" to the democrats in
consideration of their efforts in his be-
half at Des Moines.
Judge Hubbard and Judge Trimble
probably simply wanted to be classed
with Grover Cleveland as breakers of
the game laws" says the Cedar Rapids
Republican. 1T is a pretty fast class
for young men from Iowa.
The Sioux City Journal notices that
the campaign is growing rather dull,
and asks: will not some one interview
Mr.. Phillips again?'
The Ringgold Record says: ..Mr.
Spence Ii remarkably we'll qualified in
every way for the work committed to
his care. He il lawyer Of the best at
tainments and has enjoyed a wide en-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-07

c.aiists were framing their resolutions,
President Mckinley at Buffalo was ut
tering the well-known truth that bust
ress life. whether among ourselves or
with other people, Is ever sharp strug
gle for success. 1t will be none the lesA
SO in the future. Without competition
we would be clinging to clumsy and an
turing and methods of business OF long
ego and the twentieth would be no far
Their advanced than the eighteenth
century" The most notable feature Of
this socialist gathering in Iowa was
their audacity or holiness in entering a
state campaign with so small force.
Industry and invention are interna-
tional assets and common glory
President Mckinley.
The British trades congress is to
make inquiry regarding the RESPONSE
bility of unions to employers for losses
caused by strikes. Inquiry is one
thing. but holding them to responsible
ity is more serious problem.
Former President Cleveland is to be
the chief orator at the opening Of "old
Home" week at Norwich, Conn. His
brother. William Cleveland. was an old
resident of Norwich and made clocks
there.
SO
A statement OF the finances Of the
an-American, expedition from cfhcial
sources IL printed u the Buffalo Ex-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-07
PROGRESS OR DECADENcE.

The cartoon presented on this page of
Roosevelt leading Columbia upward is
we'll worthy of careful study. If one de-
sires to get the substance of the vice
presidents recent thoughtful addresses
he will find it emblazoned on the steps
leading to the goal of ideal national life.
AS the entire fabric rests on public and
private morality, as pictured on the
first step. one may we'll inquire whether
the nation is making progress or retro
grading. Pessimists will tell you that
the latter is the case and that the foun-
tains of life are being corrupted by the
wide license people take to do doubtful
strcted liberty There are symptoms
of this decadence it is true, and only by
arresting and overcoming these tenden-
cies can we hope for national security.
Two other steps in this cartoon may
We'll be noticed, the second one of the
citizens duty we'll performed, and the
third of honesty and ability in public
office. If these three basic planks of
national life could be assured in the flu
ture all else that is desirable in private
and public life would be guaranteed.
All that is desirable in purity of life
and security in civilization are ground
ed upon these fundamental stones
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-07
TOPICS OF 1nE TINES;

President Mckinley sets a good pace
as leader of progress.
The Iowa youth is still coming to the
front numerously Reports show that
schools are overlooking in many places
Reciprocity treaties are in harmony
with the spirit of the times; retaliation
is not.-President Mckinley.
With half the republican press OF
Iowa either joking or knocking
against the Shaw presidential candi-
dacy there is little likelihood that the
Dolliver spark will ever be famed into
a flame.
President Mckinley's Buffalo speech
is the most notable utterance of his adj
ministration. THE time for an exclu-
sive policy is past" If we keep on SELL
Ing we must buy" are doctrines that
coming from republican president,
promise progressive policy of great
import.
1t was Chicago boy who was bitter,
by grizzly bear. Better keep out Of
the big cities. boys.
Democrats who could swallow the gill
Yer platform and keep 1t down this year
bolt because of the gubernatoral can
didate selected
The prudent housewife is putting up
fruit extensively this season.
Commercial wars are Improbable.
The policy of goodwill and friendly
trade relations will prevent reprisals.-
President Mckinley.
The socialists of Iowa have been
Planting little mustard seed in Hawk
eye soil by meeting in Des Moines, nam
ing state ticket and adopting plat
form. But fifteen Counties were repre-
sented. Their aim is to abolish compete
ton in the business world and establish
universal cooperation. While the So
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-07
m,klNLEY ON FOREIGN TRADE.

President Mcklnley'S address at tne
Buffalo exposition on trade expansion
is sure to attract the attention and win
the favor of Europeans az we'll as our
own countrymen. There is a breadth
of view, kindness of spirit and a just
weighing of rival interests, that is
creditable to the chief magistrate of the
United States. In order to retain and
extend our foreign trade, he urges that
we must meet other nations upon
friendly grounds, yielding to them to
serve their interests while planning toI
build up our own. AS if to check a
wrong sentiment eXtant abroad he de-
clares that Commercial wars are I'M
profitable. The policy of goodwin and
friendly trade relations will prevent re-
prisals." This tender of the olive branch
is timely. To show how we should adj
just our trade relations he says, "recip-
rocity treaties are in harmony with the
spirit of the times; measures of retalia-
ton are not. If perchance some of our
encourage and protect our industries at
home, why should they not be employed
to extend and promote our markets
abroad?''
President Mckinley correctly inter-
prets the spirit of the times: he is in
harmony with Iowa republicans on tar
if modification and reciprocity; his ut
terances are calculated to allay foreign
jealousies and to awaken greater in
terest in the true basis for International
trade relations
The entire address of President Nc
Kinley sets forth wise American policy
and good republican doctrine. We must
modify the tariff and make reciprocity
treaties in our effort to sustain foreign
trade; we must encourage our merchant
marine by just shipping bill; we must
build the isthmian canal to promote Pa
the Pacific cable to secure rapid COM
munication with our island possessions
The presidents utterances as to the
remarkable development of this coun-
try's industries and the declaration
that ''the period of exclusiveness is
past" are destined to be the clarion
cry of republican progress henceforth
I'VE have a vast and intricate bust
ness built up thru years of toll and
struggle. in which every part of the
country has Its stake. which will not
permit either Of neglect or undue sell
nshnsss. Our capacity to produce has
developed 80 enormously and our pro-
Aucts heye 70 multiplied that the prob
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-07
STATE ADOPTION OF BOOKS.


next legislature is forecasted by the re-
port from Des Moines that Superintend-
ent Sheakly of the West Des Moines
high school and chairman of the legisla-
tive committee of the State Teachers
Association. is at work preparing bill
for state uniformity of text books which.
will do away with the county adoption
system. Any system which will avoid
the scandals that have darkened the po-
litical skies in many an Iowa county
this year will be hailed with delight, but
there will always remain the opportuni-
ty for bribery and dishonest dealing
with state board the same as with
county boards, and where book COM
rany's money now often figures in the
result of a county election it could enter
q state campaign on the same terms,
except in far greater amounts since
the stakes would be higher
There is probably no business of sup
ply contracting which is attended with
more scandal than is the text book bust
ness. Whether in states of county adop-
tons or state adoptions the same stencil
arises. A business organized on such a
basis that an agent is allowed a large
Per cent of his contract to be used in
securing an adoption is a breeder of cor
rupton sure to multiply its progeny
with unfailing certainty. However,
while the state board will be subject to
the same Weaknesses as the county
board the expense of an army of high
priced agents would be done away with
and text books. corruption and all,
ought to be made cheaper to the tax
payer.
In one county which came under the
direct observation of this newspaper
there We're forty agents on the ground
at one time, each agent drawing from
$1,000 to $1,000 per year salary and
spending money so freely as to indicate
an unlimited expense account. AT this
time there We're adoptions up for con-
sideration in dozen other counties and
probably similar forces of agents there
This soliciting expense is enormous. IT
has to be paid eventually by the tax
payer or the book companies would go
cut of business. Granting that corrup-
ton with a state board would be as
prevalent as with county boards, the
saving in expense by having one single
adoption settle the matter for the entire
state instead of requiring the companies
to fight it out severally in each of the
ninety-nine counties ought to bring
about a great reduction in the retail cost
of the books. The matter will undoubt-
! eddy come before the next legislature
backed by the State Teachers Associa-
ton and fought by the money of the
hook compapiaa