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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

der nearer the target instead of having
the body directly facing the target. en-
abIes the eye to be cast directly down the
arm and along the barrel of the revolver,
which should be in a straight line with
the shoulder, and as nearly as possible on
the same level as the eyes. The forefiHSSr
should rest on the trigger. and as the sights
are aligned on the bull's-eye. the trigge'
should be pulled very slowly and steadily
The slowness is not so esential as the stead
mess. and there are many officers az the
Armory who have the faculty of shooting
rapidly, yet steadily.
Elm sighting. the tip of the front slght
should be seen wei down in the groove OF
the, rear sight and the buil's-eye should pc
seen covered by the sight. In most
weapons that are well sighted. the tip OF
the front sight can be held directly on the
spot to be hit In some revoivers 1t, IS
well to sight mere fraction below the
spot to be hit
..Steadiness in pull is the most important
point. 1t IS easy to learn how to sight a
revolver on the object to be hit. but 1t is
far harder to- acquire the knack of pulling
steadily until the gun is discharged without
jarring. A sharp pull on the trigger Will
throw the sights far away from the object,
and deviation of the muzzle which IS
apparently slight will result in the bullet
landing far away on the target.
This steadiness of pull can he acquired
by practicing with an empty revolver,
keeping the sights as nearly as possible on
the, buIrs-eye and pulling slowly until the
hammer falls. without the revolver jumping
as It does so. When this secret has been
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

Much of the talk in local billiard circles
is now confined to the prospect of matches
between Frank Day, who now holds the
title of State champion Of the three-cushion
game. and those who aspire to take the title
from him. 1t is hardly likely, however.
that Mr.. Day VIII try conclusions with his
challengers before a week or two, as he in
tends to take a good rest his Kansas City
trip having tired him somewhat. At pres
ent he is taking but little practice. but he
announces that in a snort time he will pub
licly accept the challenge of L. c. Mack,
. provided the terms can be arranged to the
satisfaction of both.
Mack says that his challenge still stands
and has called on Mr. Day in order to learn
what his prospects are. He has been as
sured that he will be given chance at
Day. and in the meanwhile. he Is daily per-
fccting himself at the angle" game. Mack
has been offered a chance to go on with
Judge Noland, but for the present he, viii
not figure on match with the iceberg"
as he wishes to try conclusions with Day
first of all.
- A match between Day and Mack will af
ford a prospect for a much tighter game
than the Day-IyIc affair. The "kid' has
not publicly appeared, as a billiard star in
any of the local tournaments. but it is GER
q tain that he will give Day q warmer argU-
mcEt than did Rylc. Heretofore Mack has
si.,..te ~ tie PH!i", eye ohiy as ii pooi
player hut he possesses good knowledge
OF the angles of the billiard table and Is
quite an adept both AT balk line and three
cushions He IS not beginner ut the game,
having made quito q speciality of the three
hall game while :, resident of Kansas City.
An old friend of Judge Nolands. he has
often had that most skillful player as an
opponent in friendly games of three cush
ions Hunors We're about even in these
games, each getting his share of the vic
tories.
Those who have carefully followed DAYS
work are willing 10 back him against al
most anybody. and believe that he is the
best general of the game in the West. Most
pf Days hackers are unfamiliar with Mack's
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

Gooi out there, That burned trolley's or
againi Smith streetD Robert Burns, seated
in the same tavern 1 was talkin' bout
suddenly heard Gust look at that Niger
crowdin up there, where he knows he has
no business, Easy street, All OFF for Easy!)"
81 get off here said. '.rll have to
hear the rest of that Burns story some
other time"
Next morning waylaid his ear
Now. about that Burns story. i said.
IT'S in there. he said, handing me 4
letter. .It's the only way I could finish It.
A literary man don't stand no sh6T af ~
on 2 trolley car. "--Atlanta Con1ttr fttoo
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

of signing with any of the National League
clubs. Pitcher Elliott preferred to give the
Milwaukee club NOW the st. Louis club
first chance TO sign him TO a new contract.
but the association club here succeeded in
getting permission from Henry Killilea to
do business with him. and the result was
that Manager Ciingman landed him. Elliott
will get 4 nice bonus for his work.-Milwau-
kce Wisconsin.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19
The conauctor.s Funny story,

Il reckon you'd be Interested in a good
joke bout Robert Burns" said the con-
ductOr Of the trolley car. IT'S brand
new story which I (hold on there till the
car stops, won't you? Some O. these fool
people who ride on street cars don't know
enough to carry hay to a blind horse)
Well taikin' bout Burns-one day he was
seated in a tavern, when TURNER'S alley.
Stand ou. of the way, please, and LET lhe
lady passD Well. as was a-sayin', this
Robert Burns. the poet. was haSin good
time in the TAVERN and was just about to
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19
Temperature of Sun.

London. Jan. lS.-Professor Charles VIII
son has announced to the Royal Astronom-
ical Society that new determination of
the temperature of the sun is placed at
600 degrees cenugrade. or 1l,192 degrees
Fahrenheit. Professor Wilson started his
calculations about one year ago.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

contestant in the final shoot at the Armory.
and his record Of 255 out of possible go
In ten shots was not ecualed at any time
in the rolice practice. Officer Shipp made
series of excellent scores. but an attack
ef sickness prevented him from doing him
self justice in the closing days of the shoot
When asked to give his ideas on the best
method OF standing and handling a revolver
at the range, the Captain expressed himself
as follows:
FINDS ADVANTAGE IN
OBLIGUE POSITION.
PERSONALLY, / believe In standing at
natural and easy position at the range,
holding the revolver firmly. but not too
tightly in the hand l favor standing with
the right foot nearest the target, and with
my right shoulder facing obiiquely in that
direction. l stretch out my arm almost
directly frem the shoulder. holding the arm
straight, and pull the trigger of the weapon
as steadily as can.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19
dlnglx grammatlcal phrases. Abou

exceedingly grammatical phrases ABOUT
the only progress that has been made was
the suggestion. or request, made by Spald-
ing 20 Nick Young for printed pamphlet
of the stenogTapher's report of the New
York meeting. in order to determine wheth-
er or not the baseball trust was not
muCh-discussed subject among the mag
mates. Thus far. Mr.. Spalding has not re-
ceived the stenographer's account
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

KANSAS City is by no means dead as a
billiard town. said Frank Day. after mis-
attended the tive nights play there be-
tween Ryle and myself. in Ryle's rooms,
are good evidence Of that. I do not think.
however, that they have developed the
three-cushion game there TO the extent that
we have in st. Louis. However there are
a number of players there who are wiling
to try conclusions with u ST. Louis team ut
both three-cushion and balk-line. Mr.. Rye
is working on the Kansas City end of Tie
proposed intercity matches. and eXrects -
make a definite proposition soon. Billy Cat
ton has not opened up an academy in Kan
sas City. as commonly reported. IS the au-
thorities there did not take kindly to the
proiect.'
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

well known to local enthusiasts. He came
to st. Louis from the East last October and
soon gained q local reputation by winning
the French pool tournament inaugurated ny
Frank Benson. Though hardly more thsil
a boy, he displayed unusual skill, winning
the tournament after close game with I'd
Mack, who was tied with him up to the
final game. Loney is not unknown Ill st.
Louis and over in Kansas City he is con-
sidered the .'bsst ever" Side stakes Of $50
have been added to the championship title
and the winner will meet all comers. Arthur
Clayton will referee the games.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

Billy" Ryle writes from Kansas City
that HIS match with Day has stirred up
much enthusiasm in billiards at the West
ern Missouri metropolis and states that he
probably will visit ST. Louis again soon
TO make arrangements for matches between
teams of the two cities. Mr.. Ryle says that
he will get into his old time form in the
balk-line game and will play both games
if the matches are arranged. j. S. NJ.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

George Schaefer expects to bring his
class B tournament to close by the end
of this week or early next week. Six games
for each night this week. The contestants
are all among the top-notchers and lively
scramble for the leadership is expected.
The class \ tournament will be induSura-
ted within short time after the close OF
the class Il affair."
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

that
of
to
as will ire for
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-19

z PREPARED ~ VARfoUS LENGTHS TO SUIT TIE
pu rrtg 1t pi7a p po,i.ioH stAost ne stsAfss
&c. Ike rld eeetre current tarasorasia- ,mpcrsiag
he Frst eppiteI:ios.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04

The advertisement which bears
npon its face the charm of care
in preparation and execution,
thought and good taste, infers that
The man behind that advertise
ment is prosperous and successful
All Of the large general advertisers
show by the ever increasing beau y
and concern In their announce
menis that their faith in the pow
or Of ad, ertising increases with
their experience Primers Ink
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04
THEORY FAILED TO WORK.
An Instance which illustrates Very
Common Error of Judg-


al don't know so much about this
theory that you can come close to tell
ing mans occupation by his manners
and appearance" said a Washington
ian who recently returned from the
Pan-American exposition, relates the
Star. stopping st the same hotelwith
me in Buffalo, and with rooms right
across the way from me, were three
Chicago newspaper men. The propri-
<tor of the hotel elintroduced me to them
a couple of days after registered. and
we went around a good deal together.
They were on their vacation.
"One of them was quite a young
chap, not more than 25. should say
"a big, brawny, well-dressed lad who
looked a good deal like a typical col
legian and football player, at that.
He was a clever. skylarkish young fell
low, with a boisterous laugh, and he
was always playing jokes on his two
companions. Far be Ii from me to
knock. but the number and size Of the
high balls that boy could scramble
outside Of were sure a caution 20 To-
Gusts. They never seemed 10 have any
effect upon him. and he was always
good-naturec and jolly and entertain
ing
Another Of the three was a slightly
undersized man Of IS OF So rather thin
and dyspeptic looking. who didn't have
\ great deal 10 say. and who seemed 50
difIident with women folks that he a.
most collapsed when the fosr Of rs
we're presented to jolly lot 81 young
women on The grounds. This man
dressed in Csferent suits Of modest
black ~ the time. with a snip Of
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04

Are Eos gland, ScutlaJd aud ireland
destined, ultimately 10 become part
of '"Tne United States of America
and Great Brifain'? is the startling
inquiry which William +. Stead
makes in the January Cosmopolitan.
He has been one OF the prophets OF
Great Britain, aud has, at all times,
been able to zee ia advance OF his con-
tempOraIies-as events have proven.
lie has been studying the new condi-
tions brought about by the industrial
combinations aud reached the cnnclu-
sion that England and the United
States are destined 10 become more
closely united and that as suOn as the
English people wake up 10 the absurd
ity and general uselessness, as has
been shown ia the Boer war, OF a king
aud arisi ocracy, the trend Will be inn
mediate in the direction Of a union
with the people OF the United States.
However much one may differ from
Mr.. Stead, his speculatiOns will he
found vastly interesting. He j. the
first British subject who has had the
courage t. suggest such an outcome.
An article which will prove Of the
widest interest TO all those engaged
la teaching or who may be Interest ed
IN education, Is one in the January
t,osmopolitan by Elisha Benjamin
Andrews, ex-President OF Brown Uni-
versity. who for Uhe first time, in a
leading magazine. has had the cour-
age 10 show he great evils resulting
from the private contract school book
system-educational officials cOrrupp-
ed, school-b0oks often the poorest rel
lected, and the prices paid by the
children themselves OF the highest
an annual tax going up into the mil
lions which could be very easily avoid
cd II the proper organization were
brought into this effort.
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black bow tie and a warm-loolxing
black hat. He always spoke in a low
tone. and although he was perfectly
good~natured and agreeable and quite
obviously a man of parts and charac-
ter, he kept under cever about as much
as any man l ever met up with.
"The third of the party of newspa-
per men was a stout, very precise man
of 4O-a man of such natural dignity
that the sense Of 1t would impress you
at once. lie was exceedingly well
dressed at all times, and old-maidish
in his habits. wherefore he was con-
siderably guyed by the others. The
excellence ofthe language he employed
even when conversing on ordinary top
les struck me very soon after | met
him. He never permitted himself 10 fall
into slipshod methods of expressing
himself. and. though his talk was by
no means sfilted. il was almost old
fashioned in its Underwriting allegiance
to a conversational standard othe:
than that of our day.
"Well. one night. couple Of weeks
after me t up with the three, we wound
up the night with n little game OF
draw IN my room. After the last
jackpot. and when we were doing {
bit of Sesultory talking before turn.
ing In. got to asking them few ques
tions about newspapers and the malc
ing Of them. This was a subject that
had always interested me consider
ably. though l didn't know much about
It. Finally ! put them few ques-
tions as to the personnel of metro
po,itan newspaper.
"'For example. said !. addressing
the big. lond-laughing lad who under
stood the difficult art ofpunishing high
balls without letting them get away
with him. what do you do on ths
paper?'
'Sky-piiot.' he replied, unconcerr-
edly. Religious editor, that is to say.
And have charge of the morgue-ths
biographical department, you under
stand
"This struck me as being laughable. :.
but the others didn't see anything par
ticnlarly funny in it. so / went on to
the sedate. dyspeptic-looking little
man. who always dressed in black and
curled up so awfully when he was in
troduced 10 woman.
"'And what is your stunt on your
paper?' asked him.
Racing man. he replied. Cover
the tracks and edit the racing depart
menf in yeneral'
"They didn't seem TO see anything
homogeneous in this, eisher. and so /
inquired of the third man. who was so
old-maidish in his habits and so abso-
iutel, precise. in his manner of using
the kings English, what was his spe-
cialty.
"'Oh. write the stories of the
streets-slang stories,' he answered
me.
"And there You are. Each of these
men had been following his special
line of work for years. and none Of
them had the stamp Of his speciality In
his appearance or manners.
81 don't accept that tell-them-by.
their-looks theory any more"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04
Blown TO Atoms.

The old idea that the body some
times needs powerful drastic purga-
tive pin has been exploded; for DR..
Kings new life pills, which are per-
fectly harmless, gently stimulate the
liver and bowels to expell poisonous
matter, cleanse the system and ahso-
lutely cure constipation aud sick head
ache Only 25c at Peoples Drug Stor
and A. w. Foremans. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04

The number OF families who
have located in Viniia on account
of school facilities during the last
twelve months is large. And it
may be very properly added, the
people that move 20 town to get
into the schools are vrrv good cit
izens.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04

A politician appoints his bench
men 10 office for personal service
rendered The people elect a man
whom they consider qualified for
ID. and just at present The people
OF the Indian territory are demand
ing a change to their standard of
qualification.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04
FOIey'S Kidney Cure
makes Kidneys and bladder right

Many bright and happy house
bold has been thrown into sadness be-
cause OF the death of loved one from
neglected cold. Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup il the great cure for
coughs, cnlds and all pulmonary all
menis. Price. . and soc. at Peo-
Piles drug ktore. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04

The people of the Indian terri
tory want the privileges Of state
government because they are
American citizens and entitled TO
government No other r-a-
son need be given
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04
How are yoar "spiri's'' today

II the nld say ing, "All the world
loves a lover" J. true. then the fiction
in The Cosmopolitan for January
should be popular, indeed. All the
stories vary iu treatment, plot and
action. from Frances Courtnay Bay
ior's charming story. "Cupid's Prsc-
tical joke" 10 Mairten Maariens'
strong domestic tTazedy. "Her Faith
er's Wife" but ali have love for cen
tral theme.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-01-04

The Uranium of that scientist
who has discovered the secret of
perpetual life would be invaluable
TO an entomologist.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-12

Fields Ministries next Wednesday.
James Baird of Roslyn, is in the city
today.
A big discount on dinner sets at
Wills's Bazaar.
S. G. Davidson says he expects to
move to Idaho shortly.
Court adjourned Thursday afternoon
until Monday morning.
William Thompson, of Yakima at
tended court the past few days.
Rev. Bales preached Sunday at II a.
IN. at Central Christian church.
If you have farms for sale, list them
with NJ. f. Flynn. If
Note the change in the Charter Oil
company's ad in this issue.
Zetzsche & Pinney have a beautiful
new wagon, nicely decorated.
New spring stock of wall paper just
received at Morgan's Book Store.
turned from Walla Walla Tuesday.
Don't forget the minstrel show at the
opera house next Wednesday night.
The Terpsichorean club will give its
next dance Friday evening Apr. Is.
Fred Parker, one of Yakima's legal
lights attended court here this week.
Read II. l.. StOwell's new al this
week. 1t mentions some interesting
items.
"A large stock of the latest patterns
of wall paper just received at Morgan's
Book Store.
Baby carriages will be sold at cost
at Willis's Bazaar, to make room. Now
is your time.
We are sorry to learn that Thomas
Hodges is confined to his bed with
rheumatism.
Harry l.. Hayes, who has been home
visiting for the past week, resumed hi,
work at EastOn.
w. J Payne and his brother in-law,
Mr.. Simpson, went over to the Sound
to look at the country.
Sam Davidson sold his tract Of land
near the state normal to Jacob Salla
day yesterday morning.
j. A. F'lodinc, j. w. Waller, j. w.
Crawford. Henry 5proul, and G. l.. Ben
nett, of Liberty are attending court.
Compare our work with other picture.
then you will know where to get pic
lures. PAUTZKE'S ART STUDIO.
For SALES acres. less than a mile
from town, fine garden land. Enquire
of NJ. Under. Id
Bert Larsen, night clerk at the Van
derbilt. is taking vacation at Yakima.
Bert Zerkstrcsser. of Lewiston Idaho,
is taking Misplace during his absence.
Not being able to dispose of my mil
linery business. have reopenad this
spring with decidedly new and fashion
able headwear. See the selection just
opened, and profit by an early call.
ml5al2 Mrs. STEVENSON.
Mrs John Michel, went down to Yak
ina Il few days since where she will
visit for short time then 90 on to
Minnesota where She will visit for two
months.
The city Of t.llensburg put billsto the
amount of $3.50. h to the county for the
care and attention of smallpox patients.
but the commissioners refused to allow
the same.
Miss May and Grace Hayes enter
tanned at dinner on Wednesday even
Ing the Misses Mamie and Jennie Bren-
nan, Grace Baldwin and Miss Sarah
Brennan, OF Seattle.
Every garment of II. S. 81 Ms
clothing is tailored in clean, scientific
ally ventilated work rooms. The styles
are correct. The fabrics. which are
absolutely all wool, include the newest
and most fashionable weaves that will
be seen this season. For sale by
FRED p. WOLFF.
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How is This?

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catnrrh that cannot he cured by Hall 5
Catarrh Cure
f. j. CHENEY & Co.. Hrop~" Toledo. o.
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and financially able to carry out any obligations
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally act.
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Of the system. Price 75c. per bottle Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family pills are the best.
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Bids for Text Books.

Notice is hereby given that the County Board
of Education for kittitas county, Washington
solicit> sealed bids on the following text books:
A Primary Speler for second. third and fourth
grades ii Physiology for seventh and eighth
grades: Il Primary Language: Renders for all
the grades and Primary and Advanced Geogra-
phicS, to be used rs supplementary books in the
schools of said county; bids to contain Il whole
sale and retail price. Said bids must be sub
mitted to the board at the County Superin-
tendent's office in Eliensburg. Wash. on or be
fore SATURDAY. May 9th 1902. at 10 O'Clock Il. M,
at which time they will be opened and can
vaSSed.
The board reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
w. a. THOMAS. Pres. ~ thc po,rd
c. :. BAKER. Sec. ~
st % My.
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The authority on watches.
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