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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30

pocket and called on Miss Wilson, m
tending to offer it to her as soon as he
etnered the house.
Mr.. Withers was ardently attached to
the young lady, and when he saw her be-
fore him he not unnaturally forgot all
about such merely earthly matters as ce-
nlent.
The parents of the young lady welcomed
him politely, and, after a few moments
of conversation, withdrew with a discre-
ton which it is to be wished that all old
people would emulate. Being of q frugal
mind, Mr.. Withers promptly lowered the
gas and proceeded to make himself at
ONE
The bottle was a stout one, and would
perhaps have WithStood any ordinary
pressure, but as Miss Wilson weighed
fully ten stone, and the back of the small
rocking chair was of hard wood. it Is
not strange that the bottle yielded.
Mr.. WitheHs was SO much interested in
the weather and other subjects, such as
usually absorb the attention of young
men IN his position, that he did not notice
the breaking Of the glass, and it was not
until an hon. later that a false alarm of
father in the front hall induced Miss Will
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30
4 boTHu.Illllz2( CEMENT.
~ WYE.R AN5oN.
coPyR,GHT, 1905 BY W. HEARST
GREAT BRITAIN RIGHTS RESERVED.

son to HE quickly to the sofa and sug-
gested to Mr.. Withers the advisability or
turning up the gas.
The cement had done its work and
Mr.. Withers did not get up to attend to
the light, but requested the young lady
to discharge the duty to him.. She did So,
and then noticed his panied and ~preoccu-
pied expression. To her anxious inquiries
he admitted that he felt a little faint and
would like a glass Of water,
Miss Wilson hurriedly went for the wa
ter, reproaching herself for being so
heavy, and accusing herself of seifshness
and want of consideration.
I In her absence the young man made
superhuman efforts to wrench himself
loose, but the cement refused to yield.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30
CONVINCING SIGNS.

Copyright, 1903, by w. II. Hearst)
They happened to meet in n large store
the other day, and they had a CONVERSE
ton, which sent one of them away with
floods of light illuminating her soul.
She was ore of those girls who are
adored by old ladies and constantly In
vited to tea by them to meet bachelor
sons, and who count all the admirers they
ever had on the fingers OF one hand.
The other-weil, she was different. She
was one of those madden.ng creatures VINO
are always mysteriousiy supplied with
roses and bonbons, and escorted every
where, In spite of the fact that all tha
other girls are agreed that there Is ap-
olutely nothing In her."
The latter young woman was meditatlng
over some silks when the other one greeted
her.
II suppose you are trying to decide be.
! tween the old rose and the pale green
she said.
well. no." replied the other girl, frank
ly. you see, l an getting my wedding
things, and I think I'll have both Then
she looked down to blush and up to see
the effect of her words.
rs it possible? T.
YES. dear, and you can't imagine no"
nervous l am"
"Wcll, do tell me how he began the
other gtrl dreamily.
proposed? Oh, but he hasn't done 1t
yet!
but l thought that you--
Were selecting a trousseau? SO | am,
! goosie. You see, 1t is like this. He WI call
At s this evening, and by . we shall be
formally engaged
But how do you know? nelplcsSly
asked the other girl.
When a man asks you In an anxious
tone If you think a married man ought to
give up his club, you may know that ms
Intentions are serious, and when ne Ioi'
lows it up a few days later by asking you
If you don't think a man has a right &c
smoke all over his own house 1t Is mgr
time to decide when the wedding shall be-
My goodness"
Yes, but that wasn't what convinced
me-"
.Oh, do tell me about it
mo-, it was simply this: ] met aim II
the street yesterday, and he was reading
a paper so intently that he didn't even SCI
me until I spoke. Then he blushed VIC
lent!y, and in great confusion thrust hi
paper into his overcoat pocket. wen, IL
went home with me, and-noW, you mus
never tell this as long as you live
II never, never will
"Well / was so curious to see what n
had been reading that confused him that
made an excuse to slip out into the hal!
where his coat was hanging, and take tn
paper out OF his pocket, and what do 70
think it Was?'
"Oh l can't imagine
1T was a ladies' paper, and the articl
that he had been reading was one whic
dealt with The Choice of a. Home Nov
do you see why l am selecting my trous
seau?" she asked ~triumphantly.
Yes. l do" meekly replied the othe
girl.-By p. w. Lyon.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30
chesp Real Estate.

An idea Of the value which Germany
puts upon it's African olonial posses.
sions is afforded by the statement tina,
the government has just sold to the
Kilimanjaro Agricultural and Trading
Company Of German East Africa, for
$500, q tract of 395. 600 acres, and ir
addition valuable hunting and breed.
ing concessions.
The colonial authorities criticise II
action Of the government, not only In
selling lands to a rich corporation al
the ridiculous figure OF less than a cent
per acre, but also in compelling poor
%colonists to pay SO cents an acre for
the same land.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30

Mr.. Withers' recent experience of the
dncompatibility of the coat-tail pocket and
glass bottles was very painful and en-
b~arrassing.
lie had returned to his home after a
brief visit to London, and had brought
with MIN as a present for Miss Wilson
20 whom he was betrothed-a bottle of
that remarkable cement which is sold by
pavement merchants, and which is by
them represented as being much strong
er than wrought iron.
1t mad occurred to him that this cement
Woald be a very nice thing to have in his
1uturc house, since, with it, all sorts of
broken china and glass could be mended
On the evening of his arrival home he
put the cement bottle in his coat-tail
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30
Highest Paid Mail Carriers.

The bigness of our country is en-
phasiZed every now n then by soma
obscure governmental routine. Away
off in the Philippines we are delivering
mai in canoe-like boats, and, on the
other hand, says Harper's Weekly, q
contract was let for carrying the mail
in Alaska by dog sleds. The success
full bidder was Oscar Fish. and his
route lies etween Eagle and Valdez, a
distance of Ala miles. He makes two
trips a month, and receives nearly
$1,000 a trip, or $4,000 a year. Only
800 pounds are carried per trip, and
this is usually made up of letters, few
newspapers. Postoftice department Of
ficials say that the sum paid Fish Is
very reasonable when it is considered
that he makes the trip by dog-sled. and
1ssS s "%sli alatff 7s#rf3isTr 4 nv ~, Grid,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30

unknown TO any terrestrial era which
they have experienced.
Ninth-A perfect diamond was never
found except in a meteorite. They are
all f~ragmentary, broken, assured, cor
roded and coated with foreign material,
differing in individual cases and local"
i+ipc
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30
Reform.

Puck: And was not the reformer af-
fected by the piteous crying of her
children?'
'~.@sol,, yss.' Tor the momen she was
quite unnamed"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30

Since 1852 more than $4,000 corYicta
have been sent to French Guiana. -
whom S41a per cent died OF Gt3sEH ;
hardship andl insufficient fooa,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-10-30

You Make Me Laugh.
Said the quiet calf
To the frisky one:
Some day you'll grow,
And it won't be fun"
Said the staid old nag
To the easy COW:
"Things have changed,
How are you now?'
Said tho easy COW
All undismayed:
You're still at-work,
| lie in the shade"
Horace Seymour Keller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

meeting of the St Thomas Ca. dets 4. A. will be held tonight at 7:SO. Every member Is requested to be present.
 The St Thomas Cadets Juniors won another victory yesterday by de- feating the Columbias. The score was 10 to o.
 "A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St Patrick's church to. morrow morning at o'clock for the repose of the soul of the late William Hickey.
 Thomas B. Walker of Highland avenue has returned from a three weeks trip to England and Scotland. He will give an interesting account and description of his travels on Fri- day night at the Third church.
 -The following delegates have been appointed by the Third church to the Naugatuck valley conference of the Con- gregational churches. which will be held in Oakville October 27: Thomas B. Walker, John Henderson, IT, Mrs Fred Chapman.
 Herman Johnson and Max Trumrn- Ter employees of the Hellmann Brewing Co. went fishing last Friday. They had very poor luck. Their friends claim that they caught only one fish. and that their poor luck was due to the fact that Mir Trummler fell in the river and scared all the fish away.
 An entertainment will be given at the Third church on Thursday night by the Daughters of the Covenant A unique method of charging admission has been adopted. A person will be charged according to his heightS cents for every feet tall that he is and 1 cent for every inch over the last foot measured.
 Invitations have been issued for the wedding Of Ralph Tyrrell of Spark street and Miss Bessie Holt of 61 West Porter street. which will take place at the latter's home on October 2S. The marriage ceremony will be performed by the Rev c. E. Granger of Newark. N. J., formerly pastor of the Third Con gregationap church. of which Miss Holt is a regular attendant. MT Tyr raIl is raymaster at Holmes, Booth E Haydens Co.'S concern and is mem Der of the firm of Wilson & Tyrreu, gents fur1lishers.
 This Is the season of the year when repairs should be made to doors ana windows of houses. If there are any broken panes of glass. have them re- moved and new ones put in tnelr places. If any windows are minus D pane of glass or two, put in new ones at once. All these things should be done now before the cold weather sets ifl. Fine glass and the best of putty can be secured at A. O.. Walkers phar- macy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
RIoE THROWING MUST STOP.
Merrymakers Threatened With Arrest
 at Wedding This Morning.


 There came very near being an ar rest for rice throwing at the lmmacu- late Conception church this morning. Frequent warnings from the pulpit have been made from time to time stat ing that anybody caught throwing rice on the church property would be made an example of. The sexton Is special constable and has received positive in- stTuctions to place under arrest and convey to the police station any person caught indulging in this practice. It has also been given out that prosecu- ton for disorderly conduct will follow such arrests. This morning party of young girls arrived at the church, each carrying a bagful of rice, and were about to give an exhibition in the church when the sexton stepped forj ward and notified them that if they attempted the feat arrests would sure ly follow Fear, If not good sense. prompted them to desist until the bridal party got on the outside. when they opened fire and kept up the fusi- Jade as long as the ammunition last ed During the stornning of the bride and groom one of the hackmen, seeing that the missiles were spelling the looks of his newly painted vehicle. kicked up quite a rumpus and got so angry that he said some things which wouldn't look just right in cold type in the col umns of family paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
Real Estate and Rents
O'NEILL'S BULLETIN.

My office is certainly bargain counter for real estate. At various times have offered different pieces of property for sale and some have been accepted and some have not been. However, that does not deter me from offering one tonight that will knock the spots of anything you have ever heard of before. It is this. You can come up into my office and will give you a warranty deed for two family house on Wood street, and you don't need to pay cent down except $2 for making out the deed. You simply as- sune the mortgages. The house is in good repair and you won't have to spend penny on 1t for two or three years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
LET THE EAGLE SCREAM.
City Hall will Be Decked With wings
 and Casws To-Night.

The long looked for Eagles carnival will be instituted tonight. City hall has been engaged for the entire week and from. all indications the hall will have all it can do to hold the large crowd which ds going to attend. Be- ginning tomorrow there will be A stage program of exceptional merit ev- ery evening, and those who attend will 20 away with the satisfaction of having had their moneys worth more than once over.
 Tonight there will be a monster pa. rade. in which nearly 1000 Eagles will participate. The parade will form in front of hhe c. A. R. hall and will gn to the Dublin street station, where the New Haven Eagles will be on hand. A special train will bear them to this city. The Waterbury and New Haven Eagles will then amalgannate and a street parade will be taken up. the Waterbury Military band taking the iead.
 Mayor E. c. Kilduff will welcome to the city all the visitors. Worthy President M atthew J. Smith will make the opening address. Harry B. Nor ris of New Haven. grand worthy truss tee. will also speak. as will Grand Deputy State President Martin ! Gray of New Haven.
 Lallier's orchestra has been en- gagged to furnish music for tne danc- ing. The dance program for this evening is as follows: Two-step. 'Waldmere.' Losey: waltz, Down at Lovers Roost.' Chattaway; schot- tfsohe. Blooming Lize," Jerome; two step. .It Was the Dutch Mullen: waltz. Where the Wurzburger Flows von Tilzer: three-step, Rose dale" Wellesley: two-Step "Soko,v Arnold: waltz, Helmet of Navarro" Hirsh; schottische, ''Any Rags" Allen; two-step, Eagles" Howard; waltz, Francesca Blanke; schottischa. Birds and the Brook" St,llts: two. step. Wedding Cake" Nelson; waltz, Palms Tobani: two-step, s.King Finnegan,r Bunti
 Waterbury aerie, F. o. E., held meeting yesterday and admitted 63 members. Everybody present was very enthusiastic about the grand fair which will open tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
GRBNADIBRs RooHAMBRAU.
Elected Oficers at Their Special Meet
 Ing Yesterday.


 The new French military of the Grenadiers Rochanlbeau, at their spe- cial meeting Sunday, elected the fol- lowing officers: Chaplain, Rev E. Sanesac; president, Frank Guimond; tce-prestdent, Henry Nourry; treas urer, Willie Leclair; financial seere- tary, Leon Theriault; captain, Henry Nourry; lieutenants, Arthur Demers and Andrew Goderre; adjutant-maJor, Frank Guimond; sergeant t-major, Will lie Leclair; sergeant t-fourrier, Leon Theriault; master -of-arms, Louis Tri- chot; sergeants, Arthur Cote, Desire Levigne. The company is progressing very rapidly and the members are very enthusiastic. Many young French gentlemen of Waterbury have been proud to unite under the French and American flags of this company. Among the honorary members are: President, Dr A. D, David. Dr Thi- bault. Dr Bellemare and Messrs Blanchette, Brandely, Archambault, vallee, Dussault and Senecal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
ORDERS OF MILITARY MEN.
Adjutant- General Cole Lays Down 1,
 New Regime.

Adjutant- General Cole on Saturday sent out an order regarding drills of the Connecticut brigade for the season of 1903-1904. The order says: The drills for the season 19O3- 1904 will begin with the elementary principles, paragraphs 21-6S drill regulations, United States army, taken in regular order; manual of arms, as modified and corrected (to the experienced soldier they are useful by way of review, and to the young soldier they are most necessary continuing with the most important drill of soldier, a thorough instruction in aiming and firing, para graphs 69-94 This should be supple mented. when practicable, by gallery practice: then taking up the school of the soldier to paragraph 150. When. in the opinion of the regimental com mandant, the companies of his regi- ment are sufficiently grounded in the elementary principles, the school of the company may be taken up. One drill month must be devoted entirely to. guard duty, and one drill to calis- thenics, wall scaling and physical drill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19

, 4oc Amer1can grass Carpeting in all
 colors, s7c
 WINDOW SHADES. Fine Opaque Window Shades,
 mounted on spring rollers, al
 ways sold at 25c, for this sale 19c 39c fringed opaque Shades, mount
 ed on spring rollers. all colors, 29c 50c opaque Shades, mounted on
 spring rollers. with lace inser-
 ton and fringe. 25c 65c Sunfast Holland Shades, in
 white, dark green. melrose or
 bisque, for this sale 49c We make a speciality of Shades to order of all kinds and sizes, opaque, Hollands or lint cloth Estimates given on any large number of shades. LACE CURTAINS AND PoRTIEREs 75c rufie muslin Curtain in stripes,
 for this sale 59c 9Sc ruffie muslin Curtains, tucked,
 hemstitched ruffle and a good
 quality muslin, at 69c $1.25 ruff1e bobinet Curtains, lace
 insertion and edging, at S5c $1,9S ruffle bobtnet Curtains with
 fine lace insertion and edging.
 for this sale SIPS $2.4a rufae bobinet Curtains, with
 antique insertion and edging, $1.69 Nottingham Lace Curtains, value
 75c, for this sale 49c SIPS Nottingham Lace Curtains, in
 renaissance and Irish point ef-
 fects. for this sale 9Sc Two, three and four pair lots of
 very fine Nottingham Lace Cur 4oS, this sale $1.98 The new Grande Dame Lace Cur
 tains, with deep ruff1e bottoms
 arab color, at $2.95, $3.75 and S4.25 A very large line of fiat Curtains in
 white or arab, a special at $1.oS Irish point Lace Curtains in bow knot patterns, value $3.75, for
 this sale $2.e9 A special new line of Irish point
 Lace Curtains, ranging in price
 from $2.95 to $500 Renaissance Lace Curtains. with
 Battenburg insertion and edg-
 ig with corner piece, value $3.9S. for this sale $2.75 Colored cross stripe Curtains, in
 red. blues, green or rose, just the thing for new dining room, den or bedroom curtain, at 9sc, $125, $1.59, $1.9s, $225. $2.75 and $298. s. One lot of tapestry and chenille | Portiere Curtains that sold from
 $2.9S to $5, will close these at
 $1.9s per pair $5 mercerized or figured tapestry
 Curtains in all the new colors,
 at $8.es A beautiful new line of mercerized l Portiere Curtains in self colored
 reds. greens or rose, with rope l or fringe finish, from $5.45 to $15.O0 $1.75 Oriental stripe tapestry Couch | Covers, fringed all around and
 yards long, at $1.29 i $2.45 Bagdad tr1pe Couch Covers, l for this sale $1.9S 1 $4 extra heavy cord rope Curtains
 with large tassels and tinsel 1 trimmed. in all the new colors,
 at $2.98 Muslin Bed Sets, spread and bolster
 shams, deep hemstitched rufde,
 with tucks. at $3.45 Bobinet Bed Sets, spread and bol-
 ster shamps, with lace insertion l and edging on deep ruf1e at $3.45 Extra fine bobinet Bed Sets, spread
 and bolster shamps. with Batten-
 burg insertion and ediging on
 ruffle with large renaissance J center piece, at $5.45 lrV G00dS C0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
ALI. ALIKE

All coughs and colds look alike to our White Pine and Tar. Positively cures every case. A ten days treat- ment for 25 cents. Sold only at Fitz- patrick's pharmacy, Wafl and East Main streets. Phone 6S-4.>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
READ EACH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.
WINDOW SHADE.

45c American grass Carpeting in all
 colors, 37
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
Have You a House to Furnish?
 Does Your Rooms Require FreShening?
 Do You Intend to Go Housekeeping

Ask yourself if you do not contemplate pur- chase in this line in the near future--if you do you simply should attend this sale.
 It is not few cheap prices offered for the purpose of attracting crowds, it is general re- duction of prices to conform with our idea of a big sale, which we will start here TUESDAY morning. SEE SHOW WINDOWS.
 READ EACH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19
CARPETS.

 Best Administer Carpets. all new
 colorings and stylish patterns, a
 beautiful parlor furnishing, reg
 ula1 value SIPS, for this sale $1.19 And made, laid and lined free. w Wilton Velvet Carpets for hard
 wear and good furnishing, in par lar, dining room or hall patterns, was SIPS, for this sale $1.15 And made, laid and lined free. Velvet Carpets in hall, parlor or dining room patterns, all new
 fall styles, value $1, for this sale 90c And made, laid and lined free. Rest ten wire Brussels Carpets, new fall designs for any room, regular value $1, for this sale 89c And made, laid and lined free Heavy Tapestry Brussels Carpets,
 one that you would be satisfied
 with in every way, was S5c, for
 this sale 75c And made, laid and lined free. 69c Brussels Carpets, coloring and
 patterns for hall or room, for
 this sale 62c And made, laid and lined free. The old fashion 3-ply Carpets, same as our mother used, regular $1
 goods. for this sale S9c And made, laid and lined free. s5c Art Kidderminster Carpets. if
 you use these once you will ask
 for them again, for this sale 75c And made, laid and lined free. Best extra super all wool Ingrain
 Carpets, always 75c, for this
 sale 69c And made, laid and lined free. 65c Ingrain Carpets, a good heavy
 carpet, one that will give good
 satisfaction, for this sale 54c And made laid and lined free. Heavy Ingrain Carpets that sold
 for 39c, for this sale 19c This carpet will not be laid, made or lined.
 CARPETS RUGS.
 ssa ox12 Wilton Rugs. $2s.o $27.50 9x12 double faced Smyrna
 Rugs, for this sale $20.O0 s27.50 9x12 Wilton Velvet Rugs, $22. .O0 $27.50 9x12 Administer Rugs, $22. .Oo SIS 9x12 Brussels Rugs, S13.s9 $15 ox12 Smyrna Rugs, $99S SIP ex12-6 Pro Brussels Rugs, $S9S S4.a8 9x12 Ingrain Rugs. S39s S4.25 9x12-6 Ingrain Rugs. $3.69 S3.9s 9x9 Ingrain Rugs, $3.19 s3.50 9x7-6 Ingrain Rugs. $269 $2.69 9x6 Ingrain Rugs, $1.s9 SIPS 30x6o Smyrna Rugs, csc 50c 27x63 Napier Rugs, 37c 50c wool smyrna Door Mats, 42c $2.50 Administer Rugs, these are
 not moquettes, this sale $1.9S 11s yard Remnants of Brussels
 Carpet for rugs, 69c 50c cocoa fiber Door Mats. 39c LINoLEUMs, STRAW MATTINGs
 AND SHADES.
 25c Floor OH Cloths, i9c BOG Floor Oil Cloths, 25c 50c Wild's Cork Linoleum, 39c COG Wild's Cork Linoleum. soc 75c Wild's Cork Linoleum, 59c 1255c china straw Mattings, 93Sc 19c china straw Mattings, 15c 25c Japanese straw Mattings, linen warp and carpet patterns, 16c 85c Japanese Mattings, linen warp
 and inlaid carpet patterns, 25c Thn nIlrpan I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19

Natural supposifdon.
 ~Say. pa." queries small T0mmy. sAwhere do the coolies come from 7s' Prom China" replied the father. From China?'' echoed Tommy. "Why, always thought they eame Srosn Chile. Little Chronicle.