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The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
The Mystery Of the Men,

For years the credulous public has
been RECALLED with statist cs from the
agricultural department seeming to
show that great fortunes lie in hens
and eggs.
Ingenious IL not ingenious experts
Mt figures have demonstrated again
and again that the humble hen, if
given half a chance, would soon pay
of the national debt.
Poultry journals, largely supported
by hen food advertising, have been
discouraging their readers from going
to the Klondike and firing them with
enthusiasm for going Into the bust
ness Of growing eggs for the market
scientifically" with great emphasis on
the scientific part, which generally
means large purchases of somebody's
preparation for making hens lay
whether they want to or not.
Glowing pictures have been painted
in print Of dutiful hens working owe
time with eggs at 45 cents a dozen.
Thousands OF householders have
fully believed every word Of it. For
several years there has been a boom in
henhouse building, in the making of
i%ncubators and in the sale of egg-pro-
ducing foods.
But, somehow or other, nobody has
gotten rich out of it except the people
whomake the foods and the incuba-
tors.
The hens have consistently refused
to be either bibed or bullied into
working overtime. When the price of
eggs has scared high the hens, with as
complete accord as ever marked any
labor union, have declined to settle
down To laying.
Ii has been a mystery that has pua
lied all seekers after scientific co
ercion But at last the secret is out
The department of animal industry o
Cornell university has been quietl,
studying the hen for some time an,
has found out things.
1t has been demonstrated wit
mathematical accuracy that when egg
are dear hens will not lay, for tn
very simple reason that because hen
do not lay the eggs are dear.
The lold, unvarying law of suppl
and demand is not to be circun
vented.
In 30 fiocks of 800 selected fowl
which were observed during the !
weeks from December /, 1901, to tn
LIST of March, 1902, and for the san
period of the following year, the ave
age production per 100 fowls was 30
eggs. The average food cost was
cents a dozen, and 100 hens earne
n during the long Il weeks SIC above Il
cost of keep.
Z Certainly there is little chance {,
/. the egg raiser to buy bonds. SiXtee
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

for the streets. The only feasible
plan Is for the individual property
owners to build walks along their pro-
perty, trusting to Providence to re-
compense them for their outlay. They
would be repaid in a measure by the
increased selling value of their pro-
perty, but it seems to be a hard matter
to convince them of this. Something
will have to be done or the city will
soon be so far in debt that it will have
to go into the hands of a receiver.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling.
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the c%onsumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
TO thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
,scoTTS BOVINE, Chemists.
300. and esi si.5 5sT' :ii drd Msx YORK.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
Notice.

MIR. Homer A. Curtis, Representative
OF the International Correspondence
Schools Of Scranton, Pa, will be in Red
Cloud December 2Sth and 29th.
Please remember that We are max.
ing a special discoun, Of 10 and Is per
cent from our regular prices during
December that We eau not give after
this month.
See the The I. e. s. advertisement
elsewhere In this issue and fill In the
blank, giving your name, address and
curse you are interested in. and leave
at this office. mol later than Monday
II gnt December 90 h, and Mr.. Curtis
will call on you and give you full par.
iiculars.
DO it Now
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

A demented man entered the Office
of Gov. Mickey Tuesday about noon
and announced himself as the young
Phenomenon" boldly proclaiming that
he was going to defend Senator Diet
rich against his enemies. He said he
had pressing business in Pennsylvania
and wanted the governor to furnish
him transportation to that state; and,
to use his WI expression, "there is a
slight gnawing in my digestive appar-
atus, indicating that | have not dined
lately" He was finally jailed by the
police, and after his arrest he said his
name was Clayton s. Doctor.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

The Sultan of Turkey has ordered
the governor of Alexandretta to apollo
gize to Consul Davis for the insulting
manner in which the latter was re-
Gently treated in that city. Apologies
cost nothing, and are about the only
thing any foreign government ever
gets out of Turkey in payment for in.
suits and outrages committed upon
fOreipners.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

State Auditor Weston, who was ar.
rested at Casper, Wyo, charged with
completely in wrecking the Denecke
bank at that place, has returned to
Nebraska, the or minal charges against
him having been dismissed. The bank
will be able to pay all creditors in full
more than half of the amount having
already been raised. II cost Auditor
Weston about $4,000 to square his
share Of the account.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

dollars profit in seventeen weeks is
not princely.
All of which goes TO show that he
real science of successful & raising
consists in making hens and eggs a
''by product" as IL were. IT the hen
can pick up its own living the eggs are
clear gain.
But the farmer who builds costly
houses for them and buys their feed
puts himself in a class known as
philanthropists.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

Mr.. Bryan is still hobnobbing with
the crowned heads of Europe. Won
der how he will explain his actions ia
his democratic constituents in the
upxt "battle."
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
Novelties.

To those who feel that they can
not afford to slight some expectant
one, and yet must make "A limited
appropriation "go round" we espe-
cially recommend "A purchase here.
Small articles of merit and worth
too numerous to mention. Will
you Q them. Here will be found
something for the whole family,
from the little tots to the grand.
parents, at prices that will please.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

The Colombians have landed u
small force on an island adjacent to
Panama. The Colombians are putting
up quite a bluff, but Uncle Sam holds
the best hand, and knows il.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

Senator Dietrich's trial will come
up in the federal court at Omaha on
January 4. The populist newspapers
and Senator Dietrich's enemies within
his own party have already convicted
him, and it now only remains for the
federal court to 40. X" these verdicts
but that may be some time coming.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
Farm Loans,

have just prepared myself to make
farm loans at a low rate of interest
either in Jewell, Smith or Webster
COUNTIES; Il pty off at any time.
j. ii. GALLEY, Red Cloud.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

The Canadian government is pre-
pairing to absorb Newfoundland and
Greenland i'm effort to recompense
themselves for their defeat in the
Alaska boundary dispute.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
TELEPHONE, SEVEN = TWO

The teamsters' strike in Chicago is
causing more Inconvenience to the
public than the recent street car
strike,
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
SNverWaro
That Wears

No family can have too much sill
YER for the table, none but have too
little, none that do not want for
more. We are showing the latest
designs and most styles in goods of
of uuquestionable merit. Goods
that satisfy both recipient and
donor, and at such money-saving
prices as to place dependable goods
within the reach of all purses.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
Watches.

The boy or girl, husband
or wife, father or mother,
who gets IA watch for
Christmas will never feel
more hearty pleasure over
any event of their lives.
AS a good and lasting, or
mental and useful present
nothing equals n good time
piece. 1t is received with
equal pleasure by one who
has been promised and the
one who is surprised. Our
line of watches is most
comprehensive, rangin x
from the low priced dollar
artt.la m tho n,A,t nuana.;,
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

PARKER FOUNTAIN Pens, the only perfectly satisfactory fountain pen on the market In
price from $3.50 nSNo and loft anntedq quality Cheaper fountain pens yuw want them Also
acnrrhensNeH line of fancy pnhddes
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

Nothing more attractive in
style, quality and price could
be asked for than we are
showing in our Holiday stock
of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Chains. II you are contem-
plating a gift in this line for Il
relative or friend, do not fail
to inspect our generous offer
ings before you buy. We have
the styles, guarantee the
t will make the purchase of
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
Spoons.
Knives,
e. Forks

Are also here in almost endless assert
ment. Solin sterling silver Souvenir
Spoons of all sizes, patterns and fin
ishes. Fancy spoons for table use,
Cream and Gravy Ladies', Berry, Soup,
Sugar and Fruit Spoons.
Table, Fruit, Butter and Pie Knives.
Table, Oyster, Pickle and Cold Meat
Forks. In fact, anything in this line
you can ask for.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25

Moth ng is more timely
for this Christmas tide of
love and good cheer and
open . heartedness than
ring presentation. The
gift of a ring to a relative
or dear one is always a
delicate token and a con-
slant reminder of your
love and esteem. We have
for this season a most ex-
cellent assortment of rings
from baby to grandfather.
ings in our stock-and at
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-25
Cut Glass.

Here again we set the pace, both in
assortment and fine qualities. Rich
American Glass in finest and most de-
sirable pieces and at rock bottom
money-saving prices. Nothing finer
or more acceptable a be found for a
gift for a lady.
n Nsnfsd, We cut EnffIsis on
0veTy piece free Of charge.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
HEARST is
Now York Politician Says He VIII
Have 200 Votes on First Ballot. !

Washington, Dec 19.-The most SEN
sational feature in democratic national
politics today is the development Of the
boon of William R.. Hearst. Democrats
in the senate and house went to the
capitol this morning feeling that this
Hearst agitation was not to be taken
as a joke.
The New York congressman will go.
into the convention. 1t is admitted, with.
something like half q dozen states be-
1 him. He will be nominated by a
member Of the California delegation,
and that delegation Is ready to fight
for him. The other Pacific coast states
are enthusiastic for Hearst, and though
Washington state may not be for him,
Nevada probably will.
OF the southern states, the Hearst
organization now cunts on Georgia
and Texas: the Carolinas are honey
combed with Hearst clubs, and county
newspapers are coming out for him
every month all over the south. There
is u Hearst sentiment in Mississippi,
although the state may go for Senator
Morgan.
Hearst meetings are being held in
Virginia, and the sentiment for him in.
dia Is strong. A conservative New.
York congressman said today that
Hearst would have 200 votes on the
first ballot.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
MAKES GOOD RECORD.
New York Hospital Handled Thirty
Cases of Typhoid Fever and
Every One Recovered.

New York, Dec. 19-Remarkable cur as
of typhoid fever patients are reported
by Beth Israel hospital, where a serumI
imported from Italy and Switzerland
Is being used. Although the remedy!
has been in use for more han three.
months, it has just been made public.
In that time thirty cases have been
treated at the hospital and not one,
patient died. In some instances i'm
provement set in before the fever had
u more than half it's regular course.
The Improvement was invariably per-
manent. A small quantity of the lymph,
is injected into the body three times a;
day, either in the thigh or breast. The
injections are in addition to the regu-,
lar treatment for reduction of tempera-
ture, careful diet n nursing. Physi-.
clans in charge of the institution refuse
to discuss the matter fully, pending
preparation of a detailed report on
each case for the use of the medical
profession.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
WIND SHIELD ISSUE.
Protest Against a Record of Lou Dill,
Ions Will Determine Whether
It Is Permissible.

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The sons of the late
Robert Bonner, who was noted as an ad-
mirer Of fast t%rotters, and who owned
Maud S when she beat all the then exist
ing trotting records by comprising a mile
at Cleveland in 2:0SA, have protested the
high sulky record of 2:05, made over the,
same course last summer by Lou Dillon,
the present champion trotter.
The protest has been lodged with the
American Trotting Register association.
The points on which they base their claim
that the sulky pulled by Lou Dillon
while Of the regulation high wheel type
was provided with ball bearing hubs.
thereby making the vehicle much less diff
fcult to draw at a high rate Of speed than.
a sulky not thus equipped. Also that a.
wind shield was used on the sulky Of the
running horse which preceded Lou Dillon
during her 2:6 mile.
This protest on the points named will,
bring about a decision of the wind shield
question, something that has been anx-
iously awaited by horsemen.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
FEELS COMPLIMENTED.
Mr.. Cochran, However, Doesn't Just
Say He Wants to Serve Out
McCieIIan's Term,

New York, Dec. 19.-W. Bourke Cock
ran will undoubtedly be nominated by
Tammany to succeed Mcclellan in con-
gress.
ut is somewhat embarrassing to talk
about the acceptance of a place that
has not been offered to me-" said Mr..
Cochran. Its acceptance would be a
question which would take me some
time to decide.
There is a great difference between
being regularly elected to congress for
a full term n being elected to fill a
vacancy. An election to fill a vacancy
means that o have about two weeks
to arrange for such a move. Frankly.
!! am so busy with my law practice that
s. would be a serious zeatter for me to
le-ve 1t at such short notice.
1 feel complimented by the sugges-
ton that I fill the place Of Mayor Elect
AcClellaE.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
WILL SOLVES AFFAIR.
5equest of Rich Man to Daughter From
Whom He Was Estranged Ex-
plains a Mystery,

New York, Dec. 81 %bequeath to.
my daughter, Ivy Blanch, married,
and residence unknown, 10000.
This brief paragraph in the will Of
Alpheus D. Dubois Is the key to a
mystery in his life which he carried
to the grave. He died in the Presbyte-
rian hospital, with none of his kin near,
after an estrangement Of over thirty
years from his wife and daughter.
The estate is valued at $500, 900. For
fifty-three years Dubois was principal
Of grammar school No. SO. He never
missed a day at his desk. Two years
ago he retired, but day after day he
would go to his old desk. or the es-
arrangement that embittered his life,
Dubois seldom spoke. A few months
g he told a teacher that he had not
seen or heard directly of his wife and
daughter In thirty years.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
ALL IOWA LEAGUE.
Movement Begun for the Formation of
Such an Organization.


Such an Organization.
Webster City, Ia, Dec. 18.-The topic
dn baseball circles at the present time
is the likelihood of the formation of the
All-Iowa league. The failure Of Water
loo to break into the Three l league ap-
pears to have made certain an All-IowaI
organization. The towns most likely toI
come into the league are Waterloo.
Fort Dodge, Boone, Webster City, ALI
gona, Creston, Ottumwa, and Oelwein!
OF course there is nothing absolutely
certain about the towns to make up
this new league. but the ones named
are those most prominently named. IT
is likely that some of the former Bush
league or I~owa-South Dakota league
towns will come into the new forma-
ton.
OF the towns named Algona, perhaps.
is the least likely to Join on account of
the custom prevailing there to support
an all-colored am. Last season this
town claimed the championship color
ed team of the world by defeating the
Chicago Giants badly in a long series
of games. There is little chance hat
the ball promoters In that town would
dispense with this team, all of whom
it is understood are under contract for
next season.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
WAR CLOUDS LOWER.
Japan Cannot Accept the Latest Terms
Offered Her.

Japan Cannot Accept the Latest Terms
Offered Her.
Toxic. Dec. 19.-The conference of
the elder statesmen and cabinet minis
tiers resulted, according to a semi-ofh-
cial statement. in a determination to
oppose a strong front to Russia In view
of the latter's unsatisfactory reply to
the Japanese proposals.
Another report says it is understood
that although the Russian reply is con-
sidered highly unsatisfactory, the con-
ference decided to make another and
probably the last attempt to arrive at
a friendly settlement. The situation.
is considered grave. Even the most
sober section Of the japanese press de-.
clares it is high time for action.
London, Dec. 1.-THE Associated
Press is informed that the intimation'
has been received here in official quar-
tiers from Japan that the Russian draft
of the proposed agreement is not &C
ceptable in its present form, and that
further negotiations on important
questions of principle will be necessary
before final settlement can be reached.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
A NEW
On Christmas Day First Number OF
BIencoe Herald Will Appear.

Blencoe, Ia, Dec. 1S.-Ararangements
have been made within the past two
days to revive the newspaper business,
here, made vacant by the recent sus-j
pension of the Beacon. The new week.
ly will bear the name of The Blencoe,
Herald and be strictly independent in(
political affairs. Fred Wonder, OF On-l
ava, the proprietor and editor, Is theI
son of w. H.. Wonder of the OnaWal
Democrat, and a young man Of much
nptness and promise as a newsgather-|
er, having had experience In hisi
fathers office. The newspape willI
make it's bow on Christmas day in al
'natty dress throughout and with q,
seven-course menu of Blencoe affairs,
ana the adjacent country. garnished In
F'red's brightest style.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
A THRILLING MISTAKE.
Lady Mackenzie" Was a Woman, Not
a Horse, and Wanted a Room,
Mot a BOY Stall
Not a Box Stall.

Alice. Tex, Dec. 1s.-The announcement
tina Lady Constance Mackenzie would
arrive here on a certain date led to an
amusing mistake. !
The telegram informing r. J. Kleburgi
of the Santa Gertrude's ranch of Lady
Mackenzie's proposed arrival came from
a northern Texas ranch. where she had
been visiting. Mr.. Kleburg was absent
and the boss of the ranch received the
telegram.
The ranch boss Ia not up on titles Of,
nobility and he concluded thai Lady Mac
kenzie was a fine. blooded mare that Mr..
Kleburg was sending. 80 he telephoned a
livery stable man that Lady Mackenzie,
would arrive and that, as she was a.
high bred animal. he would be expected
to te.ke special care OF her until she
could be forwarded to the KleburR ranch.
A fine box stall was prepared and the
mistake was not discovered until the
train arrived.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
Officers Are Rlameless.

Berlin, Dec. 16.-Owing to his mis-
treatment Of soldiers on 1920 counts,
and abuses of authority on 100 counts,
a non-commissioned officer named
Franzki, Of the E%ighty-ffth infantry,
has been sentenced to five years i'm
prisonment and d~ishonorable discharge
from the army by a court-martial at
R%endsburg. The court declared Franz
XII had displayed "the brutality of an OK
driver" and pronounced his superior
officers guiltless of negligent over
sight.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
TO REPEAL ORDINANCES.
Fort Dodge Meat Dealers Are Hard Hit
by laborinq People. [

Fort Dodge, Ia. Dec. 1S.-The quest
ton of repeating two ordinances bringsl
into view a new phase of the meat;
situation in Fort Dodge. The meat
dealers have been charging high prices
for meats. An attempt upon the part
of a local resident to dispose Of a herd
Of beef cattle and his failure to sell
them to any of the local butchers led
to his killing the animals and placing
them on the market at a reduced price
for quarters. The butchers imported a
cheaper grade of meat from the pack
ing houses and met this new competi-,
ton. .
The laboring people regard the prioS
OF meat too high, and asked the city
council that two ordinances which pro-l
hibit the sale of meat from house to
house by other than regularly estab-,
lished merchants be repealed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
WEAVER CONFIDENT.
The General Says the Democrats vii.
Elect the Next President, but
He Has Mo Choice

Washington, Dec. 1S.-General j. b.
Weaver, who called on President
Roosevelt today with A. X. Rile. Of
Des Moines, gave out an interview In
which he declared the democracy was
revived and rejuvenated." and would
stand on common ground next year
and elect a president. He said he was
tied to no candidate. He will o re-
turn to oil prospecting in Louisiana.
Senator Willard Of Nebraska in
formed the president today that the
Nebraska delegation had united on the
reappointment IF United states Attor-
e Matthews, whose term will end
December 10. 1t is expected the re-
appointment will soon be made.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
Tho Judaeship Contest.

The foregoing Dubuque dispatch will
be of interest to people concerned about
the federal judicial contest. Recently
there has been much suggestion that
Congressman Birdsall may be named
for the position on the bench. It
would be quite in line with the prece-
dent in the southern district where
Congressman Mcpherson was nom-
mated after Il long contest In which the
delegation was unable to agree IN a
Judge. Moreover Judge Birdsall haa
had experience and made u good rec
ord on the bench, and would like the
place. II, then, his appointment would!
open the way to the return of General
Henderson to congress. it is not diff!
ficult to believe that Senator Allison,
long the friend of Henderson, might
help arrange matters through the apJ
pointment Of Birdsall.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
MARINES AT GORGON.
Dixie Lands a Battalion and They
Camp on High Ground.

Washington. Dec. BIN a cable
gram from Rear Admiral Coghlan,!
commanding the naval force in Allan
tic isthmian waters, which reached the.
navy department over night, the land
ing of a battalion of marines from the
Prairie at GOrgon Is recorded. The
battalion will go into camp at that
place, medical officers having reported
health conditions fairly satisfactory.
Gorgon is some distance above sea
level and it is hoped the men will be
free from tropical illness.
The Dixie's battalion Of marines has
encamped at Empire. Care will be TAX,
en- that all the American force on the
isthmus shall drink only distilled wa,
ter, and the Prairie will be kept there
for the purpose of distilling an ade-'
quate supply. In a cablegram re-
ceived from Rear Admiral Glass today
the situation on both sides the isthmus
was said to be quiet and satisfactory.