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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
The Bee as a Dispatch Bearer.

An experiment has been made in
England which has resulted in proving
that bees fly faster than carrier pig
cons, in fact, that little, Insignificant
looking, hot-footed bee can beat the
handsomest pigeon home, in five caseO
out of six. This being the case, the
future must witness the supplanting OF
carrier pigeons by carrier bees. The
latter have much to recommend them
for this purpose. A carrier bee will
be hard to hit. A marksman that
would bring down a pigeon would ut
terly fail to hit bee. Then there is
nothing in a pigeons tail TO inspire
the respect of a foe. There Is in a
bees. The rude hand of the trifier
that would try to stop the carrier bee
in his errand would be withdrawn sud-
denly-and rubbed vehemently. With
the aid of Micro-photography. the car
rying of long messages by bee would
be matter presenting no obstacles.
A column of reading matter could be
fastened to its thighs, and long dis
patch affixed to one of its feet.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
Ignorance of City Children.

A Hamburg school-teacher recently
undertook to find out what his pupils
knew about common things. Out of
12o children between ten and sixteen
years of age, fifty-eight had never
seen flock of sheep, seventy had
never seen a violet growing, ninety
had never heard nightingale, eighty
nine had never seen the sun rise and.
thirty-three had not seen it set, forty
nine had never seen man pillow. He
asserts that while city children may
know about theaters ard concerts, ex-
hibitions, museums aud stores, hun
dreds of the simplest things in life
are mere words to them that convey
no coherent idea.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
DO Forgive ME-

hope? / say that in this sense you
have slain me-"
Mildred. be merciful to me-" he
cried.
Il will show you the same mercy that
you have shown me. Go from my
presence and do not let me see you
again."
do you mean that, Hildred?" he
asked, sadly.
Il do. You have disliked, despised,
scorned me, ever since We first met.
Now that you have suspected me of a
crime you have reached the climax. We
shall meet no more"
You said that you loved me, Hill
cred" he pleaded
Did I?' she replied, with a harsh
laugh. Then l take back my words.
| love you no more; you have been
cruel to meas cruel as the men who
put out the bright eyes of little bird
that it may sing more sweetly. Let
me pass; have no more to say
With shiny eyes and pale, passionate
face she swept from the room, leaving
the earl overcome with establishment.
"She is the most high-minded wom-
. an | have ever met in my life," he
thought. Il have been blind, indeed.
How superb she looked in her indigna-
tion! l will win her yet. I have
never cared about winning her before,
but swear to give my life to the task
now"
1t seemed probable that 1t would be
very long one, for Lady Caraven pos
itiyely refused to see her husband
again. In vain Arley Ransome plead
ed for him; she was memorable.
Even z worm will turn when it is
trodden," she said. II have suffered
my last indignity at his hands"
The earl was compelled to return to
Ravensmere, and he did so almost de-
spairingly. Lady Hamilton was fast
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
Catarrh Cannot he Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cauno.
reach the seat OF tho disease. Catarrh is
blood or constitutional disease, and in order t1
cure il you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts
on tho blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure Is not quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one OF the best physicians
in this country for years and Is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed OF the best tones
known, combined with the best blood purifiers.
acting directly on the mucous surfaces The
perfect combination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
f. j. CHENEY g. CO., Props, Toledo,Q
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
INTERNATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION.
BY CHARLOTTE M. BRAEnE.

ty at guilty of trying to murder
Il, who never in my life tralnpled
even upon worm Why should you
have thought that I'wished Lady Hams
.irQn dead 2" Is ~ - i Z /.
He looked slightly confused.
+. You remember. that you TOLD ne
that you were Jealous Of herr" he re-
Piled
Jealous" she repeated, drearily,
Did. l. ever love you, then? I have
,forgotten-my brainis dazed, dull. I
seem to remember nothing clearly, ex-
cept that you judged me guilty OF muir
der. Did | love you?"
The wan face and dim eyes touched
him inexpressibly. s
You have said.so, Mildred. hope
you will say the same again" he an
swered.
Never. If You thought me guilty Of
murder" she said decisiyely. my life
has been sore disappointment to me;
it has been hard to bear; it has not had
Sne CLEAN OF light. But it is all over
now. Now that you have accused me
OF murder, have no further interest in
st."
She looked so hopeless and so dreary
that he was deeply panied. 1t struck
him, too, that she looked terribly i'll.
"Hildred," he said, gently, ''be mer-
ciful. am much to blame; but you
will surely pardon me-"
He tried to,touch her hands, but she
drew them proudly away She stood
before him erect and defiant.
Il had my life given me to enjoy as
others had" she said Il had the. pow
er of loving, the longing for happiness,
as others had. What right had you
to crush them? What right had you,
because you wanted my money, to take
my girlish heart and break it? What
right had you to infiict all these years
of shame and sorrow upon me-? What
have l ever done to you that you
should repay me after this fashion,"
Nothing" he replied. Il am gull
ty."
When you thought I had tried to
commit murder, you turned me from
your doors; in the darkness of might
alone and unfriended, you babe me be-
gone. Which kind of murder is worse
that which destroys a body, or tt 1T
which Stays heart. mind, brain, and
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

Your candidate was quite a prom
inent circus man before he went into
politics, believer" Eyes, and | think
his circus deals will help him materi-
ally toward his election" "Ah! ex-
cept possibly the idea that he's got
the greatest show on earth "-pbil-
adelphia Press.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
smooth Afterward.

Miss Singleton-They say that hap
py marriages are rare. Tell me, did
you ever have any trouble with your
husband? Mrs. May Tedd--No trouble
that I recollect, except In getting him.
It'd Bits.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
A Problem.

Boy-"Does that man have to play
on the organ?" Mother-"Yes; that's
the way ne makes living" Boy
Then why does he want to liver
Indianapolis News.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

Many good physicians and nurses use
Wizard OIL for obstinate rheumatism
and neuralgia. 1t is 1.-THE right thing to
do.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
THREE CHICAGO DOCTORS
Failed to Do for Miss Mabella 7
LaMOnte What Was Accom-
plished by Lydia Z. Pinkham,s
Vegetable Compound.

"DEAB Mrs. PINKHAM:-I v,s 4.
an awful state for nearly three vs s ~
with a complication of female tronIas ms
which three physicians called Inv d,s
ferent names, but the pains wer. ~
the same. dreaded the time ~ ~, an
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

The man who boasts OF being aba
to spell every word correctly may not
be much good at anything else.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

When farmer moves to the city he
gets chance to dodge his city rela-
tives.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

The average man doesn't know his
poor relations-and his rich ones don't
know him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

The imprudent man reflects on what
he has saiG and the prudent man on
what he is going to say.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12
When I'm st. Paul

Don't fail to visit the Star Theater--
the home of refined burlesque.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

sI1e permanently cured No fits nervousness AFTER
TT FIRST days of DR.. Klines Great Nerve Resor
er Send for FREE 02. 90 trial bottle and treates
DR. R. II. KLINE, Ltd, e3i Arch Street. Philadelphia, 10
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

Half an hour is the time required ID
dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES
Sold by druggists. 10c per package.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup!
For children teething. softens the gums, reduces M
dammation, allsys pain, wind collie. sc bottle
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

show her modesty, hasn't much OF the
article to put on exhibition.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

Excuses in youth are drafts upon
old age, payable about thirty years
after date.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

Lots Of men remain bachelors sim
ply because they can afford TO.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

The moro a man knows about love
the less experience he has had.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-12

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26
Concerning Girls' Feet.

"Girls between the ages of is and
IS generally have big feet" said a
fashionable shoemaker. "and they are
at such periods of their lives disposed
to be at and flabby. but at % re-
markable change takes place. The
foot then completely subsidies. the
flabbiness disappears the flesh of the
foot becomes firmer, the muscles and
tendons get stronger and the bones
become well set. Altogether a great
difference is noticeable. Yes, we have
great difficulty with girls of about
II or thereabouts. for then they re-
quire shoe large enough for full
grown woman. When they get older
and the fot becomes settled new boots
made on the old last will be found
too large, and it. is only when the
young ladies complain that their new
shoes are too big that we know the
foot has undergone the change just
described. Then explanations have
to be given. but the shoe maker
doesn't mind that so much, for a wom-
an as she grows older likes to be
loiu lildL hel lOOt 10 SSllllS SludIlSI.
After 40 the feet of woman go back
to the fat and flabby state. and herein
grows the trouble of the shoemaker
who has to state. in explanation, why
the last pair Of shoes do not fit; that
the cause lies in the fact that her feet
are getting bigger. No. I don't think
that cycling increases the size of a
;,,1t
lady customers have asked us to make
their new bots shade larger, but this
difficulty is gotten over by making
them full We have never altered
the length. h."-Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26
LANE WAS READY.
Witty Retort Which He Made to Thomas
A. Hendricks.

Henry S. Lane was one of the best
stump speakers that Indiana ever pro-
duced," said gentleman the otherd day
who has resided in this state for over
60 years. He was essentially a
stump speaker, using that term in the
old time sense of the word, and | am
sure that sending him to the United
States senate was equivalent to putting
him in a coffin, as far as display of his
peculiar oratorical ability was con-
cerned. He was especially brilliant at
repartee, and his ability in this respect
might me likened to the play Of mas
ter with The rapier.
Il shall never forget the time that l
heard him make one of those apt re-
plies to Thomas A. Hendricks. 1t was
back in 1857 or SO, while l was teach
| ing school down at Leavenworth in
Crawford county Lane and Hendricks
had been stumping the state and hold
ing a series of joint debates that reused
the interest of all the people. Their
| stay at Leavenworth was limited to
the time between two boats, and twas
| agreed that the debate should be gov
erned by this fact Hendricks spoke
first and made very plausible argu-
ment for his side of the question. Lane
arose to reply only short time before
the boat was due, but he pitched into
| tn argument of his opponent with such
| a vigorous attack that in a very few
minues Hendricks became uneasy, and
| appeared to be very uncomfortable.
was well down toward the front of the
audience, where I could see every ex-
| preston of the two orators faces. Pres
| emily, as Lane was in the midst of one
of his most scorching and sarcastic
| periods, the whistle of the approach
ing steambat was heard.
"At the sound Mr.. Hendricks. who
was seatd on the platform Immediate
| ly behind Mr.. Lane, leaned forward,
and in a whisper that could be plainly
heard by most of the auditors said:
"'Mr. Lane, the boat is coming.
Don't you think you had better stop"
"Mr. Lane paused and looked down
over his shoulder Cor moment at his
interrupter with look of utmost scorn
on his face, then, turning to the audi
ence with a smile, remarked: L
thought that it was about time that
the gentleman would want to take to
water This witty turn, of course,
caught the fancy of the crowd, and it
was many day before Hendricks
heard the last of the incident. "-Indi-
annapolis News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26
Hair Combs of Pearl,

Combs of pearl, rarely carved, stud
ded with jewels and bound with gold,
are what the dealers in costly orna-
ments are showing with the greatest
pride. 1t is remarkable that the jew
elers never realized the artistic utility
of shining opalescent seashell lining as
hair decoration before. for hitherto
fans and opera glasses and buttons
have monopolized all the pink, white
and smoked pearl used in the femi-
nine toilet.
Combs of the new departure are
made of only the most richly colored
pearl, and studded and crowned with
stones that echo the opalescent tints
of the shell. The advancing popular
ity of pearl has not in the least in
jured the vogue of tortoise shell, and
has generally increased the popularity
of the three. seven and fifteen-pronged
comb as hair ornament. At intervals
some native returned from Paris
spreads a rumor to the effect that
combs and aigrettes have had their
day, and few followers are found for
this gospel. After brief adherence to
this fashion the limpid glory of gems
shines out again from well-combed
tresses, and the aigrettes, crescents,
ETC., flash out cheerfully.
Among the pretty spring surprises
in hair bric-a-brac are combs with
tufts of tiny jeweled feathers quivering
at their tops and combs surmounted
with an exquisite white aigrette and
a few delicate diamond flowers.
A very recent pattern in combs
for the back hair shows tiny
golden roses, each with a bright
white diamond heart. blossoming
in an orderly row at the top of a
bowed band Of blonde shell. If the
heads of very well-dressed women and
the contents of the showcases of very
prosperous jewellers are significant we
are going to wear very tall and broad
combs of modified Spanish shape in
the near future. However splendid
the glitter and workmanship of these
may be. their commercial value is not
always above the reach of a moderately
supplied purse. Combs carved by
Lalique and set with the whitest stones
from Kimberley are so cleverly copied
and set with handsome paste gems that
no woman need indulge the sin of COW
etousness, but honestly and happily
buy furniture for her head that is to
all intents and purposes as fine as that
Mrs. Astor or Mrs. Vanderbilt wears.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26
Suddenly Laura broke the spell.

ouuueHly Laura broke the spell.
"Apropos of this repeating a day,
Mr.. Prescott" she said mischievously,
where does the extra day come from
anyhow"
Quick as flash Perry responded:
why. we pick it UP inthe middle Of
the ocean," and an amused smile
played over his countenance. Evil
IDENTIFY their thoughts had taken the
same road and reached the same des-
tination at about the same time.
But where does the extra time come
from? l really don't understand it
at ALL"
I'VE drop an idle hour, here and
around the world and then, when we
find we have done something we are
sorry for, we pick them all up, paste
them together, and live the same day
over again. And I'm glad it's So"
added Prescott, with feeling, for ]
never wanted to live day over again
SO much as yesterday, l mean today"
There was a pause. A little tan
shoe, the mate of the one that had ap-
peared before, was tapping the chair
nervously. A flushed face peered
witchingly out from among the pill
lows. Laura broke the silence.
"What time is it?" she said demure-
ly.
"You mean it is time for me to
apol-" he began.
mo, no, no. Listen, what time is
it?"
A light began to dawn on Pres
colts face.
"Oh, let me see; half-past four"
A pause followed.
go on" urged Laura.
go on how?" he queried.
'Finish your remark. You forgot
something"
"Oh, yes; l forgot the last hour we
dropped overheard
Il wish l had been dropped over
beard instead of the hour" remarked
Laura, candidly. ut would have
served me right"
Absurd" remarked Perry, with d
warmth hardly called for by the de-
mure statement. The little tan shoe
fairly danced about on the chair.
Let me obscure your view for an
Instant" quoth Perry, eagerly; and
he stopped over to replace the wrap.
Laura" he murmured, earnestly;
dear Laura" and observing that the
deck was deserted he pressed his lips
yes, actually-to the tanned leather
Perry! How utterly absurd" cried
Laura, blushing furiously. Don't
touch that shoe! | want it SOL"
Her own lips were pursed with scorn
perhaps-a.; she said it; and the so
might have referred to them. Certainly
Perry interpreted the remark in that
way.-New York Home Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26

Different belts and sashes also help
to make up a wardrobe at little eX-
pense. With black gown it is pos
sible to ring the changes for an in
definite length of time by having
broad belts or narrow belts. colored
chiffon sashes or fancy ribbon sfshes
with fringed ends. A black silk gown
was in former years considered nsces-
sary to every woman's comfort and
peace of mind; fortunately the fash
ion has returned again, and very much
the same rule can be carried out as in
the white lining A skirt with fitted
top ard very flaring flounce or fiounces
will serve to wear with the figured
black nets without lining. the embroid-
cred muslins or chiffons. while the
waists can be worn under smart bo-
leros with false fronts. or even with
a cloth waist and cloth overskirt-
Harper's Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26

Glace kid, buttoned gloves are the
correct ones for church. with two or
four buttons and of white or a light
tan. If tan, heavier kid is used, and
one or two buttons are sufficient-in
fact, a regular heavy walking glove is
the smartest. Many women always
cling to a suede glove of the mouse
quetaire style with two buttons only.
These are of a lighter shade of color
than the gown or of black. OF course,
this does not refer to q red or a green
or blue gown-simply to the brown or
gray. A white suede glove is absolute
ly inappropriate, however.
So much depends upon the lining Of
the muff as to what gloves can be
worn from a practical point of view
that it is as we'll 10 buy one with refer
ence to the other. The present fash
ion of the white lining or the fur lining
for the very rich fur muffs makes it
possible to wear white or light gloves,
whereas the dark Innings so soon soil
the gloves that it is generally silly to
follow slavishly the fashion of wear
ing white gloves, especially if econ.
omy has to be consulted.
AS the church costume is emphatic
ally a walking costume, heavy walking
boots or boots of kid and patent
leather are correct. The fancy dress
boot or shoe is not then sensible or in
good taste.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26

What do you think of an alliance be-
tween plant and an ant, a veritable
reciprocal treaty whereby the plant
furnishes food for the ant and the ant
furnishes protection for the plant?
This is an actual existing relation in
Australia, where q small pugnacious
ant and the bulls horn thorn live to-
gether under really remarkable condi-
tions.
But for the plant the ant would be
without food, and but for the ant the
plant would be destroyed by several
varieties of insects thai attack its
leaves.
The reciprocal plan and agreement is
this: The thorn at +Se end of each leaf
has a pair of hollow horns, around
which is secreted substance fitted for
food for the ant, and which is renewed
by the plant as rapidly as it is con-
sumed. In these horns the ant lives
and finds his natural nourishment
within easy reach.
He objects emphatically to the pres
ence of other insects, and as soon as
any of the little enemies of the plant
alight on the leaf which he has pre-
empted he darts from his home in the
thorn and makes such a fierce attack
on the intruder that he is glad to make
a hurried escape or else loses his life
in the attempt to hold his POSITION
New York Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26
Nj the soft crepe weaves are win.

All the soft crepe weaves are win.
ners.
Point de venise appliques are ia
vored.
Black and white is not necessarily
mourning.
with elbow sleeves.
A four-in-hand is effectively knotted
under the ever modisn collar.
Undersleeves bid fair to figure in
every garment from lingerie waist to
a coat.
Velvet ribbons will not be crowded
out by the new and fetching silk
weaves.
Boleros when not forming whole
jacket are added to jackets and blouses
of longer cut
Two or three lace collars (cut up
more or less) may be used on one
pretty blouse.
Bands of sprigged net run up in bon
ilones with edging on either side, are
one of the fashion modes of adorning
foulard gowns.
Amateur dressmakers should re-
member that foundation skirts must
be cut with as much care and be as
ample as the outer skirt.
Among the lace trimmings, Venise,
Cluny and Irish guipure take first
rank. Black chantilly is very swagger
for garnishing white mouslins.
For long coat there's no newer or
more effective sleeve than the smallish
bishop, which is caught into cuff
that flares bit over the hand.
Separate top coats fol spring are en-
tirely out Of favor this season. All
the prettiest and most stylish coats
form part of the complete costume.
Large, wide. low crowns and lavish
brim trimmings, mark the smartest
millinery creations. Large fiat bows
of tulle. or lisse or lace backed with
! satin often conceal these crowns.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-26
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

The only jewel which will not decay
is owledge.-Langford.
He grieves more than is necessary,
who grieves before it is necessary.
Seneca.
Recollection is the only paradise
from which we cannot be turned out.
Richter.
Rashness is the characteristic of ar
dent youth, and prudence that of mel
lowed age.-Cicero.
A thankful heart is not only the
greatest virtue but the parent of all
other virtues.-Cicero.
That action is best that procures the
greatest happiness for the greatest
numbers.-Hutchinso
Not wealth nor ancestry, but honor
able conduct and a noble disposition
make men great.-Ovid.
He that will make good use of any
part of mis- life must allow a large part
of it to ecreation.-Locke.
Nothing more completely battles one
who is full of trick and duplicity than
straightforward and simple integrity in
another.-Colton.
Every person is responsible for all
the good within the scope of his abili-
ties, and for no more. and none can
tell whose sphere is the largest.-Gail
Hamilton.