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The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
InteIIIoenee o, snal,s.

Camille Spiess. a noted naturalist.
records remarkable case Of animal
sagacity. At the foot of the Jura
mountains in the canton of Vaud there
lives farmer who raises edible snails
thelix pomatia). He has as many as
10000 of them at one time in an inclos-
ure surrounded by wooden fence
about two feet high. To prevent the
escape of the mollusks the top of the
fence is covered with board. the edge
of which is armed with sharp metallic
points. Lately the snails have discov-
, cred the means to surmount this bar
rier. A number of them climbed the
fence until they reached the top. then
forming a sort of ladder. those behind
passed over the shells of the others in
front. and so all but one got safely
over the top without being impaled
on the metal points. This simple
story proves" says M. Spiess. that
the vineyard snail is not without cum
ming; his behavior in this case gives
evidence of a reasoning faculty such
as we have never before encountered
in his actions" One must go very low
down the animal scale to reach the
last trace of thought and will.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Indians In Divorce Court.

Unhappy Fasteners desirous OF get
ting divorces as easily and quietly as
possible are not the only applicants
to be found in the courts or South Da-
kota On tho docket of the divorce
court in Chamberlain. 8. D., there are
six Indian cases. Eagle Eoy got d.
vorce from Pipe Eagle because the
latter (who, in spite OF the name. is a
LADY,, abused him. Moreover. no dis
covered that he was her seventh hus-
band. and she had assured him he was
her first. Burnt Prairie is another In
dian who has found relief for the same
cause. The testimony in this case
showed that since he began as young
man to get married he had gone
through the ceremony thirty-six times.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
HAD HEARD OF HET1X.
But Morsan's Name Was Unfamiliar
to Boston Lady.

II somebody did not come along
from Boston once in a while to teach
us the futility and feebleness Of our
local gods, we should be pretty sure
to be puffed up past all endurance. But
somebody always does come from Bos-
ton to do that very thing.
The other night in the presence o.
Boston literary lady, who had strayed
as far as Harlem-a lady who has
written and published several books
someone happened to quote some fun
ny verses whose refrain is this:
II were Pierpont Morgan and you were
Hetty Green.
People smiled at the skit-all ex-
cept the Boston lady. who looked
blank.
"Oh. dear. Miss -" said the host
ess. 81 suppose you really have never
heard of either P.erpont Morgan or
Hetty Green?"
oh" answered the Boston author
ess, i've heard of Hetty Green-very
rich woman. believe-but who is
Pierpont Morgan?"-New York Mail
and Express.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
and of Iizards

There is no place like the desert
for lizards. AS a man rides through
the white sands or over the black
malapai mountains In Arizona or
southeastern California, and sees the
flash and scurry OF these brilliant and
graceful creatures. the suggestion of
death and solitude is broken and. be-
holding SO much life. he is brought to
wonder II the country is really desert
or only land to which man is not
adapted. For here are animals which
never drink. yet frisk about through
thorns and cactus and fatten on the
bitter plants. Many a desert prospec-
tor has lain down with his burros to
die, and has seen on the rocks about
him the black heads of the Chuck
walla lizards outlined against the
brazen sky.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Ona Hot Day.

During the hot summer weather.
says Truth, a well-known baronet came
across three workmen engaged on a
job on his estate. One OF them re-
marked, as workmen not infrequently
do, on the dryness Of the job. The
heat had perhaps extended itself to
the baronet's temper; at any rate. he
turned away with the reply. "If you
are thirsty. you know where the well
is. You will find pail there" Think
Ing over his remark little later. it
flashed across the baronet's mind that
he had given orders for three bottles
of champagne to be put into the pail
and lowered into the well to cool for
dinner. He hastened to the well and
discovered-three empty bottles!
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
NO MORE TICKET scALPiNe IN
CHICAGO.

Illinois comes into line wit. New
York and Pennsylvania In ;orous
action against the ticket alping
thieves and forgers. three having
been sentenced on Saturday. in Chi
cago. after fortnight's trial, one OF
whom. profiting by his experience.
pleaded guilty to q second Indictment,
while the trial of the others will
doubtless proceed to another conyic-
tion. Chicago has long been a favor
ite field for ticket speculation. and a
blow against the nefarious practice
could nowhere have been landed more
effectively. The persistent and unit
ed efforts of the leading railroads of
the country to cXterminate the busi-
ness. which is simply one of petty lar
ceny, robbing the poor ard the wage
earners, are bringing most satisfac-
tory results.-From the Brooklyn
Standardization.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Takes sho. a. chauneey oepev,

Rev. William McGill. colored
preacher in Georgia, aspires to De a
chaplain in congress. now that DR..
Millburn is about TO retire. He Is edi-
tor of paper called Hot Shots. The
Atlanta Journal objects to such prom
iEence being given Hot Shots" Nc
GIL because the reverend gentleman
wears side whiskers. Says the Jour
nal: Only one congressional light Is
allowed the obsolete privilege of wear
ing side whiskers. the Honorable
Peach Depew. United States senator
from the state of New York. 1t is an
unwritten but nevertheless recognized
law that no man, white or black, shall
enter the august precincts of the ma
tional assemblage with any personal
adornment. natural or artificial. which
shall in any way tend to subtract from
the pulchritude of the only Chauncey."
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Very Peculiar, Indeed.

The class in geography in one OF
the Brooklyn schools was undergoing
examination when the teacher asked:
What are some of the natural Pc
culiarities of Long Island?" The pupils
INDUCED in some hard thinking. says
the New York Times. but none re-
sponded. Suddenly a fat boy with a
req face. who had been shifting un-
easily about in his seat, raised bis
hand. 81 know" said he. well, what
are they?" asked the teacher. why"
said the fat boy, with triumphant
look, "on the south side you see the
sea, and on the north side you hear
the sound"
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
mcLavohIIn,, s.ren of Mind.

Hugh Mclaughlin. the veteran Dem
ocratic leader Of Brooklyn. has been
suffering from insomnia. SO he called
in a doctor. You are smoking too
much" said the medical man after
making an examination. and he began
to write a prescription. doubtless
thinking that Mr.. Mclaughlin was too
old to drop a long-established habit.
"Will stopping tobacco have the same
effect as this medicine you prescribe?"
asked the old gentleman. and on re-
ceiving an Affirmative answer he said:
Then you may keep your prescrip-
tion. l will use no more tobacco"
And he has kept his word. though up
to that time he had both smoked and
chewed the weed for many years.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Sir Joshua Reynolds once forgot the
existence Of one Of his pictures. Ed.
mund Burke obtained a very early
work and called on the great artist,
submitting the work as that of yourg
student who sought advice from the
master. Reynolds had a long look,
and then asked. "Is the painter a
friend of yours?" Burke replied in
the Affirmative. well" replied the
great man. Il really don't feel able to
give an opinion. It's cleverish thing;
but whether it is of sufficient promise
to justify the young man in adopting
art Us a profession cannot say" Sir
Joshua had entirely forgotten his own
work.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
THE SHAH is oEsoLATE.
Persian Ruler Sends Home Thousand
Of His Wives.

There is something pathetic In the
figure of the shah of Persia just now.
sort of wistful, lonesome, homesick
something. as that figure is pre-
sented to the view of the world
at large. This is due to the
fact that tho cable news reports
that he has Just reduced the number
OF his wives from loo to sixty. and
all Persia is dumfounded at what Is re-
garded as the breaking up OF happy
family circle. Just imagine how soli-
tary and neglected a man must feel
who has been accustomed to the
ministrations of LOO wives, and who
is now reduced to the desolation of
sixty! 1t is small wonder that his
people are protesting at such revol-
utionary step. They have been ac-
crstomed to be ruled by family mon.
and to the Persian way of thinking.
a shah with sixty wives is much more
Of bachelor than benedict.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
OF COURSE CHILD WAS WRONG.
But Older Persons Have Given It the
Same Description.


The teacher had been explaining 20
the class in etymology the meaning
of the word "gamy" as an ending in
compounds. and had taken as illusira-
tions the three words ''polygamy."
"bigamy" and "monogamy." "Fcly-
gamy. children" she explained, sis the
condition of having several wiyns;
bigamy, the condition of having tSo
wives. and monogamy. that of having
only one wife,
After discussing various other roots
and words. she reverted to those she
had first explained. and put questions
to test the knowledge of her pupils.
Nov, children" she said. when a
man has many wives. or a woman has
many husbands. what do we call IT.
"Polygamy." was the response.
And what is 1t when there are two
wives or two husbands?"
"Bigamy.'
Very good. But II the right state
of affairs exists, and man has only
one wife and woman only one hus.
band-what is 1t them"
'Monotony."
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
WouIdn,t nreak EuneraI..

An out-of-town visitor. in New York
for days shopping. stood patiently at
Forty-second street and Fifth avenue.
waiting fer chance to cross. He
waited for half-hour or more. Final
ly a policeman approached him and
asked:
why don't you cross when you've
got the chance?"
Gosh" you know" the stranger re-
piled. with New England drawl, I'm
Jest little bit superstitious bout
crossing funerals."-New York Even
ing Post.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Finds Watch After Four Years,

A watch lost by its owner four years
ago has beer found in a field. where
IL had lain ever since. 1t was the
property of Mr.. T. Watson, Fetching
Mill Farm. near Newick, England, who
lost 1t when crossing the field. Since
then the field has been plowed thrice
sown, rolled and narrowed. and last
season bore two crops of clover. Both
watch and chain were embedded in
the soil. To celluloid case is at
tributed the circumstance that the
works are in order after this long
period.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Their Slight Request.

In Haverhill. Mass, the home town
of Secretary Moody of the navy. there
is an informal association of gentle
men which for the present purposes
may remain nameless, but whose OBJ
1ee. Is the very definite pursuance of
any old scheme which involves n good
time.
When the press dispatches an.
nounced Mr.. Moody's appointment the
members of the association drew up
n telegram as follows:
Dear Bill; We're glad you've got
the job. Please send up the Dolphin:
the gang wants to go fishing. New
York Times.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
An Expert ciaanosis.

Every morning when go out to my
hencoop." wrote woman in New
Hampshire to the poultry expert of the
department of agriculture, Il find that
three or four of the hens have turned
over on their backs. legs curled up,
never to rise again. Please tell me
what is the matter with them"
The poultry expert thought long and
earnestly. Then seizing pen. he
wrote:
Dear Madam-Your hens are dead"
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Industrial Capital in pittsburo.

The aggregate capitalization of the
Industries in Pittsburg is more than
s2.000.O00. 900. The production of steel
in Pittsburg in 1901 equaled half that
of Germany, twice that of France, five
times that of Russia or Belgium and
twenty-five times that of Spain.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch. There is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity. 16 ounces. 10 cents. Try 1t now
and save your money.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Her Mamma-Daughter. am surprised
that you would suffer a man to kiss you
Her Daughter-But mamma. it WASH
suffering
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

FITS Permanently Cureo. Nonts nervousness afts
hrst day of DR.. Kline . GrvAt Nervs Restorsr
send for FREE e2.OO trial bottle and trsAtiss
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Lions and tigers prey and big fish ea
the little ones. but man is the only ami
mai that works the other animals for
living.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch Is fast taking place of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
WHY 1T ~ THE REST

10 because made by an entirely differen
process. Defiance Starch il unlike an,
other. better and one-thiru more for !
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, O
We. tho undersigned, have known F. J.
perfectly honorable in all business ira nsactions
and financially able to carry out any obligl-
nons made by their firm
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
o.; Wnlding. Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholcsa!s
Druggists Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfilces
Of the system Testimonials sent free. Price
$50 per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Mild Well. l should say so-Bax-
ters Bullhead Sc cigar. Smoke as many
you like: they won't hurt YOU
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

It's because of their true merit that
so many smokers prefer Baxters Bull
head scent cigar.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

A simple remedy which renders the dis
ease impossible. and unfailing as fate
in its cure. Send at once IS cents for rec
ipe. Prescription Co.. Box 253. Denver.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
WHEN YOUR GROCER SAYS

he does not have Defiance Starch, you
may be sure he is afraid to keep 1t until
his stock Of IL OF. packages are sold. De-
fiance Starch Is not only better than any
other Cold Water Starch, but contains ia
OF. to the package and :ells for same
money as II OF. brands.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

How many apnles did Adam and Eve
eat In the garden?' Eve ate and Adam
ate"
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

"Bobbie. you must be good while tn
the rest of the week?''
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

NOT A FISH STORY.
Baxter's Bullhead cigar as as good q Sc
smoke as you cnn hnd.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Cant / go down to the board of trade
building to-day?" asked little Tommy.
..The paper says that the corn pit is
filled with bears"
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething. softens the gums, reduces In
nAumstion, alays pam, cures wind collie 23o bots
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

whis-key is the key that lets a man
Into the poor house.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
Rheumatism Positively Cured.

When a man has peck of trouble he
is satisfied with short measure.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
How's Thhr

1t helps mans standing In church to
pay for a good sitting.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Now that coal Is scarce It Is gratifying
to know that We will soon have comic
valentines to burn.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

The more dollars some people put into
their clothes the less sense they put into
their heads.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

so you've got new tailor. eh?
"Ya-as. The old one recommended me
Said he couldn't AFFORD my trade any
Longer.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

What is a Yankee notion. pop?' Eat
Ing pie for breakfast. my SON."
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

an sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
ny life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. RoBnns'
Maple Street. Norwich. N Y. Feb. II. 1900
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Tick tack. took. the mouse ran up tn,
clocked-ed stockings And now yol
know why women are afraid of mice.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

Dear Madam-Your hens are dead
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11
GROTON

From Twiee-a-Weok Gfoton Herald.
MisssEthel Elliott Of vereon is at
tending school in Groton this fall.
Fred Meyer OF Aberdeen has taken
aIp0sition asjeweler with C. 3. Collins.
Another exciting ball game is prom
Used between Claremont aud Britton.
Tuesday the 22nd. These teams are
both strong, and each has succeeded
I'm defeating the other.
Judge Heath and wife left Sunday
Michigan where he will at
tend the annual reunion OF the sur
yivors Of his old regiment. Only Sc
veteranssare now alive out OF the reg
iment OF fourteen companies. Mr..
and Mrs. Heath will return in about
ten days.
The Gr0t0n base ball team will play
Webster FOL. the Championship of the
state during the carnival, the exact
date being Wednesday, September, "a.
The Groton boys are already claiming
the state championship, having de.
feated Ipswichtwo straight games and
Webster three games out OF five.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11
W ARNER
From our rssrlaxysorlsspondsn

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
VIM Watt has put = stone found
alton under his. building.
Mn. ii. Allen Of East Rondell visi.
ted with Mn. =. 9. MoultopT Tuesday.
7. Iesackssr and wife spent sunday
"a warner; 8.
Mra Genung returned 70 her house
ss2ast week.
Misses Nellie, Lillian, and Manan
ia sssSs4 sssxS ~ ~ s1s', We. I
Massiredssturda
M1inGe
ll(pIopech M q Ropdell.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11
BRAlNARD
our regular correspondent

AsHa7s- HrHH f& AS---45S 14ENEt.F
From Y regular correspondents.
Chas. Shattuck visited the city OF
Hougneon MONDAY
August Dumke has built an addi.
tion to his barn.
nr ! ". E,,,ott, made = b,,siness
Trip Inrougn Cne cos' ns'i'p osVuiuas
Chas. Strachan ID up from Aberdeen
running the separator Of the Strachan
threading outfit.
Afcnltect Hl'lo1s Wss up l."n
Aoetoeen, making = su,ons Sne
tne ntst g sse week.
Rev. FathorOtHora was among the
Aberdeen yIsitors who we're, after the
wary prairie chickens last week.
$1,000 ,.n,,. -.n,. ,,nn,
m,..
say there are bushels u plams yet.
-. n... .,,,.a II.
49,. y. IT, - I.
~ "a.
~ 49, - Wy $50
- ons s
Nis Dorothy Wright has returned
from her visit to Minneapolis and
Was accompanied By her uncle, Mr..
George Flanders.
u..
= :. "e.ls. 1no lioseu 'u. Su .
Io~nsu.p l.ou. 40. sp',. sI =
4lv.us 1.s w. =. ...n..-ss.
. 49, 80 .a...s 49,. ~
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11
AUCTION SALE

1will.sell atmy place six miles east
OF Aberdeen. one mile south and one
mile west OF Bath, the following pro-
pesty. Monday. SeDteassr slth.
Sale to begin at one O'Clock.
Is milch cows,
33-year old steers,
2-yeaF old steers,
sryear old bull. good Shorthorn
grade,
9-yesr old heifera.
yearling steers,
; yearainR heifers.
! grayteam, $500, mare ., geldipe 10
bay team, $500. mare 4, geldine 8
! bay team colts. mare ., geldipR 5
! bay horse, 10 years old.
8 brood sows,
l Poland China boar.
IS shoats,
! new Mccormick hay rake,
l Mccormick binder,
Jones header,
! Mccormick mower,
! lumber wagon.
) Int. In Mccormick corn binder
+ Int. in Deering corn planter,
! New Deal gang plow,
I Deere gang plow,
! sulky plow.
walking pillow,
! sulky corn cultivator.
4 walking cultivator.
Tread cart,
lift. shoe drill,
l boss borrow,
I disk harrow,
] corn harrow,
I set bob sleighs,
5 sets OF harness.
Refreshments at noon.
Terms cash for sums under anon
slo.Uo OF over, one years time. seven
per cent with good approved naner
ANDREW BALLWEG.
nels Gardner, A~uctioneer.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Balm came down
from Abedeen, Wednesday for a few
days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Estey.
Valley Camp r. N. of "A. will hold its
regular meeting Friday, September II
Come out and see what is going to
happen.
In the storm early Monday morning
Eve horses in A. S. Chesebro's pasture
were killed by lightning. Three be.
!onged II. hide, one to Alfred Cate,
and one was not identified. Several
others were burned but not seriously.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11
Eel

From the Standard.
Mrs. John McNeary spent several
days here last week with her daughter
Mrs. M. Tormey.
r. B. Smith returned from Michigan
recently, where he visited his parents,
MI. and mrs. Abram Smith.
Z. Nygaard has rented the fine
ranch northeast Of Houshton belong.
ing I" ". W. Della, for the coming
season.
The Misses Jeanne hitchell, Edith
Shank, Elsie Wilmsen aud Fronia
Smith, 4Meaat to Aberdeen Tuesday
mer1tng to begin ta,sir years work IT
the Normal
The schools In town began last Mon
day, with G. C. Van Mugs ~ principal
and Miss Pearl Leigh In charge Of the
acknowledgements. The enrolment
is large tor the commencednent, Sc pu-
pills.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11
WESTPORT

nThe scheol began Monday With
Miss Callashan o teacher.
(pThe Drainy weather Is not very
pleasant for the threshelA
NJ. and Mn. D. Vaughn and
Mir Hdith 6traehanwsre Aberdeen
visitors Wednesday.
Nhesocial at ], q. Siemann's was
largely attended and all present en-
|j0yeda good time.
MI. n: Olson IS kept busy buyin8
grain atpresent. he has put up q
1ne store house in town.
Nj. md Mrs w. Cole and daughter
Bertha were up from Aberdeen to
|spend5a few days with Mrs. g. z.
sanapn.
NJ. and Mrs. VIM. Cornelie and
children left here last Thursday for
their home state, Montana, whefe.
they willatakeSa station. Their many
friends regret their going. Miss
HARRIET Cornelie remained to attend
school attheA Aberdeen Normal whore
she expects to finish Ia the spring,
after which che WILL join the family.
ZgE#ETTNl- STHH2EFE-SSG
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11
HOUGHTON

= HAHg@r- IH 80 5@gHH &MaAItE 1879
From our regular Cofrespondsnt.
Claud Johnston went to Aberdeen
Saturday.
Carl Della expects 70 teach one q
the Detsoitschools the coming winter.
One carload OF cattle from here
Tuesday. This e not muchlike this
time last year.
Miss Jennie Mitchell and Charles
FEteadman's son left W last Tuesday
morning to attend the state normal
ct Aberdeen.
Our minister, the Rev. Nj. Larson,
has returned from his visit. He was
with US on Sunday and expects to be
every Sunday hereafter. -
-four school will open on the 18th
inst. This is al right for the few
very little ones, but farmers children
large enough to work can't take
advantage OF 1t for at least six weeks
to come. -
We learn that Paul McDearmon,
while working around . thresh-
Ing machine ct the Bartholome farm
last saturday, was caught in some way
not ascertained,. nearly stripped Of
his clothing and somewhat bruised
about. the legs. a close call, Paul.
Lars Herseth has invested in q
corn binder. and hopes to save the
fodder before frost comes; q hopeless
task, Tam afraid, with us who have to
cut it by by hand. Mr.. II. has thresh.
|edsoyer six Thousand bushels Of feed
and wheat, the latter yielding Az
bushels per acre-l40 acres.
Jour very accommodating North
Western railway has made another
change inetheir running time for the
public's good. The passenger now
goes south ct 6.07 I. M, and e due
from the south any old time lsome-
thing like 2:3oa. MI This gives the
agents = good long day ct this end Of
the line.
Ma ". ". Della left last Monday
morning for Minneapolis accompaIn-
led By Ms1 josephine and as far o
Aberdeen b. Mr. Della and Don. We
hope the change q climate ana OF
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-11
BATH

rom oar regular eorrsspoadeat.