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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
SITTING ON HATS.
Always Disseminating and Some
times Exceedingly Embarrassing.

Detroit Free Fress: There's one
thing in particular that all men ought
to be cautioned against said the phil
osopher as he puffed away at his dying
cigar, land that is sitting down on a
mans hat. You are mad enough when
you find that you have sat down on
your own, but when it is somebody
else's your cherished ambitions are
knocked into a cooked hat off the reel.
ST am an unfortunate specimen Of
humanity. Ill luck has followed me for
thirty years, and 1t has all been owing
to my own carelessness. I've sat down
on other mems hats and been knocked
out. My first experience was with the
governor of North Carolina. I called
on him at his own request to see about
an appointment, and he a no sooner
let go Of my hand than down I pumped
on his plug hat. He tried to make ex-
cuses for me, but he also gave the ap-
pointment to some n else. The iron
entered his soul as that hat squashed
under my weight.
my next misfortune happened In a
railroad office" continued the victim.
81 had called to see the president about
a patent brake. He thought well Of
1t, as 1 was told, and his signature to
a contract would have made a million
aire Of me, but I sat down on his hat
and he ordered me out Of his office.
IT might have been a success in poll
tics but for a hat. / had been called
to act as secretary to a state commit
tee, and my first move was to sit down
on the chairman's hat: Half an hour
later 1 was outsof a job.
IT was once sent to New York to in
terview a capitalist on mining matters.
He was ready to go in with three or
four Of US to develop a mine, and had
Just become interested in my talk and
the maps when I fell back into a chair,
and, of course, it was theGone holding
his hat. He let go Of that mine as If
it had been a red-hot poker, and I
missed another chance of getting rich.
st could tell you of the way a senator
turned me down for MASKING his plug,
and of cabinet officer who ran me out
for the same thing, and sitting down
| on hats has lost me friends n in
| huence time and again. I've tried to
| help 1t, heaven knows, but the hats are
ever there, and it seems as if provi-
dence had it in for me hat way.
IF you've got a boy growing up and
him--warn him-make it his motto and
watchword to spare the hats. You
may rip a mans oat up the back,
trip him up on the stairs, borrow his
knife or lug off his oyercoat III he'll
forgive you, but If you ever sit down
on his hat you might as we'll retire TIC
a back country at once. I have tried
1t on a dozen different occasions, and
know, and IL a king called upo ms
to ask for the hand Of my daughter and
sat down on my plug I'd give him the
bounce If. she had to live for 100 years
as an old maid. It's all right to be-
ware of the dog, but it's a good deal
Fighter TO beware of the other fellows
hat
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
THE LAST SUPPER" HYMN.
A Possibility That It Has Come Down
to the Preoent Time,

Lippincott's Magazines: On that ell
macteric evening, when he and his dis
cipiles sat at their last supper, after
he a blessed the blood and given 1t
to them as his body, and the wine as
his blood, and had declared: But I
say unto you, l will not drink hence
forth of this fruit Of the vine, until the
day when I drink it new with you in
my fathers ~kingdom!" it would seem
that the emotions OF the momen had
risen to that point where words do not
bring comfort, and so 1 find the might
of music working in the next verse (of
Matthew, 26:30), which records: And
when they had sung an hymn they
wen out into the Mount of Olives" If
we but knew the tune of that hymn!
Here, O observe, as far back as the
beginning of our era, we find the world
in possession of a stock of tunes.
There can be little doubt that the mel
odies Which the disciples sung with
Christ in person were handed down n
formed the body of those collections
which Bishop, Ambrose, and after him
is possible enough that the hymn which
Christ and his apostles sung was sung
yesterday in some urch Of America,
for we have tunes in our ~Psalmody--
not to speak Of the Gregorian tunes
still surviving as plain chant in the
Catholic churches-which a come
down from quite immemorial times,
and the path of church music, as 1
have shown, leads directly back to the
hymn which was sung on the evening
Of the last supper.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
Low Potato Yields.

While it is admitted that the potato
crop, perhaps more than any other farm
crop, is subject to fluctuations, so far as
price is concerned, there are few general
crops that will give better returns for
care and culture taking one season with
another. In some sections the yield is
gradually decreasing SO that from rs to
IS bushels per acre is considered a fair
yield. This is all wrong, for any good po-
tato soil properly repaired for the crop
and cultivation properly done ought to
yield over 100 bushels per acre. Soil for
potatoes needs humus and green manur-
ing can be practiced in connection with
potato growing better than with. almost
any other crop. Then the soil needs early
and thorough preparation; as a rule the
work is not done early enough nor is the
seed bed put in the proper condition.
Then the seed should be of the best quail
ity and cultivation against weeds and
the fighting of insects should be con-
tinued throughout the summer. It is
during the seasons when the yield prom
ises to be light hat the intelligent grow
er, who has learned the needs of the po-
tatoe, will bestir himself and reap the
harvest. A skilled potatoe grower gives
this advice about the preparation of the
soil: After you feel that the soil has
been thoroughly prepared go over it
again in the same manner and then, SO as
to be sure it IL right, go over it a third
time" This is good advice, especially for
those who think that only ordinary prep
aration Is needed to secure the best re-
suits.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
1t will Surprise You-Try 1t.

In, order to prove the great merit Of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective
cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we
have prepared a generous trial size for
10 cents. Get it of your druggist or send
10 cents to ELY BROS, sc Warren ST.,
New York City.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh when everything else
failed.-Alfred W. Stevens, Caldwell, o.
After using Ely's Cream Balm six
weeks I believe myself cured Of catarrh.-
Joseph Stewart, Grand Ave, Buffalo,
N. Y.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine,
mercury nor any injurious drug. Price,
80 cents. At druggists or by mail.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
The Realm Of Love-.

The kingdoms Of this world shall pass
away.
The enchanted isles, enthroned upon the
west
To charm the seamen to a golden quest,
Are vanished with the tides of yesterday,
The lofty cities where proud kings ED
sway,
Builded Of old on plain or mountains
breast,
With tower and dome and minaretted
crest
Lo! They are trodden underfoot as clay.
Yet is one ancient realm inviolate,
A land Of gardens in a silver sea,
Beneath the skies of an eternal spring,
And love's far pilgrimage shall consum-
mate
The mortal joy with Immortality,
OF that fair paradise where Love is
king.
George Tucker Bispham, jr.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21

fields. It nay be made of any size de-
sired, but ten or twelve feet long by three
feet wide and a foot deep will be found
most easy to handle. 1t should be con
.structed of heavy planks as shown In h
cut. Figure 2 in the Illustration shows
how the piece of iron is bent to fit the
front and extends around each side about
q foot. The iron is bent in the center to
form q ring to which the chain attached
to the whiffletree is fastened The ends
of the iron are flattened and bolted to the
side sections OF the box or frame. Two
heavy staples are driven over the iron
rod in front and clinched on the inside.
1t will require little time ana material
to construct this GOAT and It win easily
pay for Its cost the first season.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
She's Keenlnu Lent

Her gorgeous gowns are put aside,
No jewels rich or are
Now fill her heart with foolish pride
Or sparkle in her hair.
She does not gaylY dance about
Nor for rich prizes play
lis Lent. and she's not going out,
Her guards are put away.
All, let us list her with the blest;
The Lord has kindly sent
"A babe to sleep upon her breast
And so she's keeping Lent.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21

Those who find the best profit in rails
ing the wrinkled varieties of peas will be
glad to lave the Gradus, shown in the
illustration. Not only Is the quality of
this variety equal to that Of any wrinkled
sort, but it is better than any of the
smooth sorts that are early in season.
The Gradus combines quality with extra
earl1ness and extreme productiveness.
Most Of the wrinkled sorts are rather
tender, but this variety may be planted
as early as any Of tina smooth sorts with
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
His Gontle Hint.

chicago Post: HOw much OF a
salary do YOU get?" asked the IN
qnisitive diner.
.Ch,s ( don't get any salary, replied
the obsequtous waiter. THE gentle
men that dine here are such perfect
gentlemen that T don't need any regu-
lar salary or wages
As the diner reached down into his
nnnEet for a tip he was heard to NUT
ter something about curiosity always
being costly.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
j. Plerpont Moresn's Way.

San Francisco Argonaut: An insurS
ance officer, who claims to besthe only
man ID the business who ever talked
business to J.. Pierpont Morgan, re-
marked the other day: II could more
easily see the hundred hardest men in
San Francisco thai do 1t again. Never
mind how I did 1t. / walked in on
Morgan at the Office one day and
stated my business. How did you get
in here2' said he j walked in,' said
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
1900 FREE HOMES.

10000 acres choice farming land will
be opened soo for settlement in Greg
DRY county, South Dakota, where the
F., z. & NJ. v. Ry. are building the so
mile extension. Those who wish full in
formation in regard to this land will do
well to write to D. w. Forbes at Bone
steel, South Dakota. On receipt Of rs
cents he will send you a booklet and
official maps, etc.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
Feared an Antlclimax,

Washington Star: Its too bad!" re-
marked the person who worships royalty.
The king Of Siam is not coming to
America after ALL"
''Well,' answered the plain citizen, II
don't much care. I don't believe a Siam
csc king would be half as interesting as
the Siamese twins were. anyhow"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
Stick to Spraytna.

h numerous insects attacking fruit
trees has brought into the field several
insect catchers of doubtful value. In
deed, in several tests Of one machine it
was demonstrated that it caught more
useful insects than it did harmful ones.
It Is not within the province Of this
department to decry or laud implements
of any kind, but The intelligent fruit
laower who is attracted by the insect
catching contrivances and desires to use
them should go slow and keep a supply
Of insecticide on hand with the tried
spraying outfit so that he may fall back
on them If necessary. AS a matter of re-
pested experiments there is nothing as
yet discovered that will rid the orchard
md plantation of injurious insects so
quickly, thoroughly and cheaply as the
proper insecticide properly applied and
until it Is proved that something better is
at hand fruit growers should stick to
spraying.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21

out injury and Is said to be the only
wrinkled variety with which his can be
done. The growth of the vine is strong
and healthy and the bearing qualities are
of the best. The pods are large, holding
from eight to ten peas. While the sort
is comparatively new, it has been tested
quite extensively and if 1t does as well
g%nerally as in the localities where it has
been tested it will be an acquisition. Try
it In the test garden this spring.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
Nucious for Now Fund.

Workers statesman IT found.
eighteen umbrellas in the church yes-
terday.,s said the sexton to the minis-
ter the day after a rainy Sunday.
"Oh, WELL, said the dominic, take
them to my study; they are probably
intended as contributions to the con-
science fund.''
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
His Mnrninn MsaL

Chicago Bulletin. The teacher in the
first grade was developing the word
.shreakfast.s BY way OF Introduction
Ii addressed the class thus:
what is the first meal you eat In
the morning s:1
Oatmeal, promptly -ponded John
ny.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
A Handy Implement.

The device shown in the Illustration
migt be properly called a stone boat and
1t will be found a very useful thing to
have on the farm. 1t can be used for
many purposes where a wagon could not
be used to advantage, particularly during
the late winter and early spring. At this
season 1t could be used to haul manure to
the fields to advantage. Later in the year
it can be used for hauling crops from the.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
A Late Winter Ration.

AS it gets towards spring the farmer
who is short of feed will be inclined to
cut down the rations of the cows, reduc-
ing the grain and increasing the rough
age. This is a mistake under any condi-
tons, but especially SO with cows that
are nearing calving time. A first class
grain ration from now on until time to
turn the COWS out to pasture would be
equal parts Of ground oats, corn and
wheat well mixed with one-half the guam
t1ty of bran; that is, to every three quarts
OF the ground grains add one and one
half quarts of bran. The ration for each
COW will vary from three to five quarts
OF the mixture. This mixture should be
red dry morning and night with an
abundance of good %roughagc at noon and
a small supply after the night feed. 1t is
admitted that at the present price of
grain this may not be a cheap ration, but
one can hardly afford to look after cheap
rations at this time of year If they hope
for strong calves and a first class milk
flow after calving. Better the economy
in feeding at the beginning of the winter
than at this time.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21

i ind Pisos Cure for Consumption tho
best medicine for croupy children.-Mrs,
r. Callahan, ia Hall street, Parkers.
burg, w Va, April 16, 1901.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
Does Sheep Ralefnq Paw

To his question the sheep raiser on
land held at a low value will undoubted-
ly answer yes and the man on high
price land, no. 1t would seem as If some
thing was wrong with this state of af-
fairs. Year by year tie raising of sheep
in large numbers changes from the high
price farm to the one where land is
cheap. 1t may be true that in the east
where farms are held at prices more
than double that asked for land in the
sections of the west, farmers cannot az
ford to raise sheep, yet why not? In any
section where sheep cal, be raised without
the winter season of feeding being too
long sheep should be raised with profit
regardless Of the and value of the farm,
within reason of course. 1t is largely a
question of intelligent management lust
as with any other crop. Everything
seems to point to a decided change in
methods during the coming years and the
thoughtful farmer with some knowledge
Of sheep raising is beginning to feel that
by keeping up the fertility of his farm
he can raise sheep as probably for his
market as his distant competitor for his.
The question is worth considering seri-
CuSly.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21

of hedges from a business standpoint If
the added beauty and value of the farm
does not appeal to you. Evergreers may
be set with safety in the spring and again
in August. Have an evergreen hedge.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
EARIIEsT RUSSIAN MIILET.

Will you be short Of hay? II so plant q
plenty Of this prodigally prolific millet.
8 TO s Tons of Rich Hay Per Acre.
John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21

Don't forget a large a-oz. package Red
Cross Ball Blue, only s cents. The Russ
ompany South Bend, Ind.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-03-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. w. MORRrs,
Washington, Is. 3,
ISHscGsssfg!ly. Rrossc4tes Claims.
= syrsin civil war is udiudlcatin GLAZING, atty since
VerY EIat.

Philadelphia Press: ..Tm afraid ven.
have TO let you go" said the manager.
oh, come now" pleaded the poor conn
but,
But your hest IS exceedingly level.
That's the trouble"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-10

The sugar prices established on
March are still in force according to
the most recent advices from the main
land. Schaefer &c Company's sugar
circular from williams. Dirnond & Co.,
dated San Francisco. July 2, is as fol-
lows:
Sugar-No changes have since occur
red in the local market or for export,
prices established March 9Th still being
in force.
Basis-June %. sale to A. S. R. Co.,
$50 tons at 3Ac; 30th. no sales: July 1st.
Ito arrive" sale 1900 tons at 5-16c;
End. spot sale 1000 tons at 3ssc, and on
same date cost and freight sale 1900
tons at 3.37c, establishing basis for 90
degrees Centrifugals in New York this
date. S.37z5c. San Francisco 2.s975c.
New York Refined-No change.
London Beets-June 26th to 3Oth, holt
day; July LIST, S.; End, IS 1ohd.
London Cable-June 25th quotes Java
No. Is D. s. rs Cd; Fair Refining, SIS Cd /;
same date last year, lis Sd and los Sd,
respectively.
Eastern and Foreign Markets-No
particular change is manifest in the
Raw Sugar market according to latest
mail advices from New York under
date Of the 27th ult Buyers are dis
posed to continue only on the basis of
SIC for SO degrees test Centrifugals.
Telegraphic advices received since
close of the holiday season in London
indicate a gradual reduction in values
to the present low level of 5s 1012d.
The present situation is somewhat I'M
promising, but consideration must be
taken of the fact that the period of
heavy consumption in Refined is now
at hand, while refiners' stocks are
moderate.
Latest Statistical Position-Willett &
Gray report June 18th u. s. four ports
in all hands estimated June 25th, $780, 500
tons against 270,799 tons same date last
year. Six ports Cuba estimated June
oath, $4,000 tons against 141,2S2 tons
corresponding period last year. Total
stock In all principal countries by ca
BILE June 18th, at latest uneven dates,
2,673,620 tons against 1865 S0 tons; in
crease over last year 1,005. 140 tons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-10

Summer complaint is the ehildren's
most dangerous enemy and the moth
er's most dreaded foe. Immediate and
proper treatment is always necessary.
Chamberlain's Cello Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, given according to d.
rectfons, is the most effectual remedy
known. Every household should have
bottle at hand Get it today. 1t may
save a life. Benson, Smith & Co ltd,
wiFNleeale agents sell IL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-10
PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Grace Taylor Webster of Oak
land will accept a position in Homo
lulu TO teach keiany. She has just
completed a special course in the Hay
wards High School. and the offer was
entirely unsolicited. She is a very
charming young woman. an accom-
plished elocutionist and a brilliant con-
versationalist. She will arrive in Ho-
nolulu about August Z.
c. A. Brown registered at the Occi-
dental Hotel a day or so ago.
William Armstrong of Honolulu and
Miss Liliiant Bovard were married in
Los Angeles three days age. The we'd
ding was at 9 O'Clock in the morning
and was very simple affair. The bride
is daughter of DIR. N. N. BoYard.
who died some time ago.
Mrs. John Ena and daughters Of Ha-
wall are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
f. II. Lahee at Covina, Cal.
FREDERICK O'BRIEN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-10

smuggled away by their relatives. The
board, warned by these examples. pro-
ceeded more artfully. Deputy Sheriffs
were sent after the alleged lepers and
they were arrested. One. John Bagmers.
was sent to the teper home at Jordan
Camp. He has refused to eat since his
Incarceration and asserts his intention
TO starve himself Go death
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-09
Wisconsin State News

A hundred Chippewa Indians were
the feature of the Industrial parade at
the Eau Claire street fair.
The body of Peter Combs, an old
resident of Merrill, who suddenly dis
appeared abort three weeks ago was
found by men working on the Wausau
boom.
Clifford G. West, head bookkeeper
for the Banta Insurance agency at
Menasha, was arrested charged wl.n
forging the name of George Banta to
a check for $50
On account of the prevalence of
hydrophobia at Grand Rapids, an or
der has been ISSUED to kill all the
dogs found at large. Thirty-hve have
been killed thus TAR
The famous Mary Ann Parker will
case, in which eastern heirs contest
the will of the old recIuse, which be-
queathed all of her property to the
Baptist church and Thomas Shimmin
at La Crosse, is up for trial
Because Agent Rueppl, a farmer in
the town of Black Wolf refused to
permit the construction crew of the
Fond du Lac-Oshkosh Interurban com
pany to build track on his property,
which had been condemned, writ of
assistance has been gotten out by
the company.