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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01
SETTING THE CLOCK FAST.
A Pleasant Sort of Deception Con
mon to Many People

Pleasant Sort of Deception Com
mon to Many People.
1t is common thing to find the
clocks in nine out of ten households
either fifteen minutes or half an hour
fast, and should you happen to be in a
hurry or mention the fact that you
have to be going you are at once reas-
cause to hurry, as the clock is so much
ahead of the time.
Has it ever occurred to you why
clocks are usually put ahead? Some
physicians have said it is due to lazi-
ness, for it is such satisfaction to the.
lazy man to find when he has to get
up at in the morning and strains his
half closed eyes to look at the clock
that it is half an hour fast and he has
so much more time to doZe, with the
result that he oversleeps himself any
how and misses his train or boat.
Said a matchmaker when asked
about the subject:
Yes. it is a peculiar thing with most
people to put their clocks fast, and,
while there may be some satisfaction
in it when it comes to doing little
longer, there is really no advantage in
1t, for when you wake up, say, at 6 and
glance at the clock and it registers half
past 6, the fact remains that it is 4
half hour fast While this may make
you feel easier, knowing that you still
have thirty minutes to doze, confess
| don't see much advantage In it.
"Why not have the clock right? 1t is
the same thing in the end.
Suppose railroads were to put this
into practice, how many trains do you
think people would miss thereby? This
putting clocks fast is really only a
pleasant form Of deception which peo.
pIe like to practice on themselves, but
1t does more harm than good. New
York Herald
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01
FLAMlNGOES.
There Are Several Species of These
Radiant Tropical Birds,

There are about seven species OF
hamingoes inhabiting the tropical parts
of both hemispheres, three of which
are IN America, frequenting the BAHIA
mas, Florida and Cuba. In height the
bird averages about five feet, and if Its
curved neck We're stretched to its full
length 1T would tower above the head
OF an ordinary man. Flamingoes breed
In May and June. AT this period their
bright colored plumage is faded. 1t as,
sumes its most radiant hues in winter.
When first hatched, the young have
straight bill, which after a time de-
velops into one of bent shape. Their
first plumage is grayish white and
passes through various tints of mink.
rose, carmine or vermilion to the full
scarlet of the adult which reaches Its
deepest shade on the wings. Several
years are necessary to perfect the
final gaudy plumage.
The eggs are white, showing a blue
dnge when scraped under the surface.
They are long, oval and have a thick
shell, equaling in size that of the COM
mon goose. The flesh is not palatable
to the taste, being extremely oily.
They feed upon both animal and vege-
table matter from the ooze and soft
bottoms of the shallow waters and
lagoons selected by them both as a
feeding ground and nesting place.
When flying, their long legs are stretch
ed out behind and the neck becomes
straight. They have peculiar voice
and sort of one syllable outcry,
which they utter as an alarm signal
the moment they are approached or
believe themselves to be in danger
On account of their keen eyed and
wary nature it is almost impossible to
get within close range Of them. They
walk with slow and cautious tread.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01
A QUEER COACH ROAD.
Passengers Pay Their Fare and
Work Their Wny ms Wen.

Passengers Pay Their Fare and
Work Their Why ms Well
In the old days of canal voyaging
captains of boats We're not infrequently
asked to give wayfarer lift. The
man was asked If he was willing to
work his passage. II he SAID Yes, he
was put to work driving the horses. In
Europe, it seems, similar custom is
practiced on paying coach passengers.
In the Pyrehees there is coach road
between two villages, one on each side
of a mountain 10000 feet high. After
the coach has proceeded little dis
tance and reached the steep part of the
ascent the conductor hegs the passen.
gers to get out so as to ease the horses.
They are even requested a push be-
hind and help the poor animals to drag
the huge vehicle uphill. 81
When at last the summit is reached
the traveller, wiping from his forehead
drops of sweat as big as kidney beans,
congratulates himself on the breezy
ride down the steep slopes of the de
scent which awaits him.
There is where he makes d mistake.
for the conductor, with a sweet smile,
begs the gentlemen to be kind enough
to hang on to the coach behind and act
the part of Westinghouse air brake
or else the horses may beNinjured.
In this manner the terminus Of the
line is reached, the passengers having
pushed the coach all the way up one
side of the mountain and held 1t back
all the way down the other,
In spite of this there is a rush for
places on the coach daily, as there has
been for half a century. Spare Mo.
ments.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01
After the Baby,s Trade.

A gentleman who recently advertised
the birth Of daughter tells me that
he has received in consequence almost
enough stuff to stock a general shop.
The outcome of his advertisement in
cludes samples of a dozen or more diff.
ferent foods and preparations of milk,
several consignments of different soaps,
samples Of well known brands Of tea
and other well advertised goods. not to
mention specimen photographs from
sundry firms desirous Of depicting the
features of the little stranger. He
mentions that the only article that
would be really useful In his house
hold under the circumstances not re-
ceiyed up to the present date Is a baby
carriage. London Truth. ssg
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01

Herbert Spencer had a passion for
generalization. If you remarked 1t was
fine day, Spencer would answer,
"Yes: anticyclonic conditions like
those of yesterday seldom break up
without warning of the advent Of a
depression from westward" If you
observed that Mrs. Jones was pret-
ty woman, Spencer would reply, "Her
father was west highlander and her
mother an Irishwoman, and internar-
riage between highlanders and Irish al
most always produces physically hand
some but intellectually inferior chill
dren"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01

Can Support Many People.
II the Mississippi valley were a.
i.pse,y populated as Massachusetts, &
would have $50 .0a0. 600 ahttantss
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01
rhe original Anr,omaniac.

Wayne had just won the battle Of
Stony Point.
"But why" inquired the British, do
they call you Mad Anthony"
Because" replied the doughty gem
eral, Il am the original Anglomaniac."
Putting his statement to the test. he
pressed onward, taking with him sew
eral cannon of the latest English man
York Tribune.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01
serious Defect.

young man, this elevator is out Of
order. shall certainly report it to my
husband, who is an assistant elevator
Inspector
"Wh-wh-what's the matter with it
ma'am?"
"The mirrors are soiled and dingy,
sir."-4C Chicago Tribune.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-09-01
American capjtalS To- ind,a.

skfItSt5SuTs 1dESteet
The Indian Textile Journal points
out in its current issue the probability
that American capitalists will look to-
India as 8 future field for industrial
apsculation y not tar remote
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
RUSSIAN DUKE IS A POET.
Constantine Successfully Woos the
Muse and Popular Volume Of
Verse II the Result.

Not all the grand dukes are scheming':
for even larger wealth and greater pow
er or dissipating their fortunes in ex-
travagant debaucheries. At least one"
has found time gently to WOO the muse
of poetry. Russia has just celebrated the
Jubilee Of well-loved poet. who has
long been known only by the initials OF
TX. R." It develops that TX. R." IL none"
other than Grand Duke Constantine.
son Of Constantine, the cars grand.
uncle. The grand duke was a glorious
soldier before he became distinguished
poet. He published collection Of his
works In 1866. Three years later hs
was named president Of the Academy OF
Sciences of st Petersburg. The illus
trious author filled at the same time the
ONCE of president Of the Archaeological!
society and director of highest instruc--
ton to women.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22

ever conscious of the fact that he was
the son of the most powerful states
man in Europe, softened in later life.
An incident that nearly wrecked
Prince Herbert's career and that
caused the old chancellor great annoy
ance was prince (then count Her
bert's elopement in 1876 with Princess
Carolath Beuthen, the wife of Prince
Karl, the head of that distinguished
Silisian house. The princess was OF
the Hatzfeldt family and young Bis
marck at the time was his fathers
private secretary. Count Herbert
lived with the princess in southern
Italy for q few weeks. and then, at
the command Of his father, returned
to Germany. The princess afterward
was divorced and has since died.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
CHANGE FOOD
Some Very Fine Results Follow.

The wrong kind Of food will put the
body in such a diseased condition that
no medicines will cure it. There is no
way but to change food. A man in Mo-.
says:
For 2 years was troubled so with
my nerves that sometimes was pros
trated and could hardly ever get In q
full month at my work.
my stomach, back and head would
throb SO l could get no rest at night
except by fits and starts, and always
had distressing pains.
II was quite certain the trouble came
from my stomach, but two physicians
could not help me and all the tonics.
failed and so finally turned to food,
when had studied up on food and,
learned what might be expected from
leaving of meat and the regular food
I had been living on, I felt that q.
change to GrapeNuts would be Just.
what was required, 30 I went to eat
ing It.
From the start I got stronger and:
better until I was well again, and from;
that time I haven't used bit Of medi--
cine, for haven't needed any.
81 am SO much better in every way
sleep soundly nowadays and am free
from the bad dreams. Indeed. this
food has made such q great change
in me that my wife and daughter have
taken 1t up and we are never without;
Grape-Nuts on our table nowadays.
It Is q wonderful sustainer. and We
frequently have nothing else at air
but saucer Of GrapeNuts and creami
for breakfast or supper" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Greek. Mich.
Good food and good rest These are
the tones that succeed where all the
bottled TONES and drugs fall. Ten
days trial OF Grape-Nuts win show
one the road to health, strength and
rigor. There's reason"
Look IN each pkg. for the famous NJ
tle book, "TheR Road to Wellviilar
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22

Forget your work periodically II
you hope to do your best for and with
It," is the wise counsel of man who
long since learned that he who loseth
his life shall save It in this connec-
ton, as in most others. "All work
and no play makes Jack a dull boy"
Is but q homely way Of saying the
same thing. 'Have q hobby and ride
q hard. II you would preserve the
early enthusiasm that makes It worth
doing" might be well added to the
long list Of mental stimulants" now
90 be found in almost every business
ONCE or establishment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
nsbra.ls. Day October 81.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 1S.-The Ne
braska commission to the Louisiana
Purchase exposition to-day decided to
celebrate Nebraska day at the worlds
fair on October q. Governor Mickey
and staff will accompany the Nebras-
ka delegation to St. Louis. The gov
ernor, John L. Webster, and Gurdon
w. Wattles, who was president OF the
trans Mississippi exposition will be
be among the speakers. The cere-
monies will probably occur at the Ag-
ricultural hall.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
ARE OPPOSED TO ALL LAWS
Curious Sect in England, Believing
Social Life All Wrong, Returns
to Primitive State.

An inquest held at Beeston, Eng
land. has developed the existence Of o
strange religious sect, entertaining
tenets that they will not divulge.
For several years this sect, or
brotherhood. had sort of colony at
Purleigh, in Essex. from which they
were driven away. 1t Is said, by the
persecution Of the people living in the,
district
Within the last II months Q branch
has been established at Beeston, where.
the members have lived quietly. and
are we'll spoken Of by the neigh
bors.
Both the men and women are clever
boot and shoe repairers. and the wom-
en- make something. in addition, by
nursing and sewing. All money re-
ceived goes into q common fund, said
one ir the course of an interview.
I'VE have made kind of return TO-
primitive Christianity. Social life to-
day is based on an error Of fundamen-
tai fraud. denial Of the brotherhood Of
men leading to social caste.
I'VE repudiate all human law abso-.
lutely. We follow literally the pre-
cept, Judge not that 70 be not
Judged"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
MUST NOT LEAVE AMERICA.
Crew Of the Dismantled Russian
Ship, Lena, Cannot Return Home
Until War C1oses,

Washington, Sept. 20.-Admiral
Goodrich. commanding the Pacific sta
ton, has telegraphed the navy depart
ment the agreement he entered into
with Capt. Berlinsky, Of the Russian
vessel Lena, for the parole of the Of
acers and crew of that ship. This pro-
vides for their freedom Of the city OF
San Francisco but they may not go be-
yond the bounds Of the city during the
continuance of the present war and
under no conditions can they be per-
mitted to return to Russia except upon
the conclusion Of an agreement on
that point between the governments OF
Russia and Japan, which would re-
lieve the United States Of any responsi-
bility.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
BABY SAVED, MOTHER KILLED.
Street Car Accident at st. Joseph
Results in One Death and over
Twenty Injuries.

St Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 20.-The coll
lision of q Messanie street car with an
ice wagon at Thirteenth and Edmond
streets was followed by second colli-
sion, in which q northbound car on
Thirteenth street crashed into the
wreck. resulted in eight persons be-
ing injured. one fatally. Mrs. ]. E.
Pierpont, wife Of physician Of Skid
more, in attempting to leap from the
second car, fell heavily to the pave
ment and sustained a fractured skull.
She died at the hospital. She had a
child in her arms, but the babe was
snatched away by one Of the passen-
gers just in time to prevent its shar-
ing its mothers fate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
KANSAS CITY LEADS.
Ahead of Chicago In Receipts OF Live
Stock and Greatest Market In
the World.

Kansas City, NO., Sept. 1S.-This
city assumed first place in the live
stock market two weeks ago and bids
fair to hold the position during the
next two months, while the heavy
movement Of range cattle continues.
This week Kansas City received more
than 10000 cattle and calves, the larg-
est receipts Of the year, against only
81 900 in Chicago. Last week Kansas
City received 57,15o, against 10000 in
Chicago. A year ago this week Kan
sas City received fewer than 1900,
against 10000 In Chicago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22

In the Napoleonic era, although the
srm,es were larger than those Of the
previous century, and far greater than
h the civil war, the numbers were
comparatively small. At Austerlitz,
ne most famous Of the earlier vic
tories of Napoleon, the French had
only 10000, while the Russian and
Austrian force did not exceed $1,000.
$1,000 Of whom were killed, wounded
or captured in the struggle. The
French lost less than quarter OF this
number. At Wagram Napoleon had
10000, his allied opponents only no.
900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22

The total government receipts from
tobacco from all sources were IA $780,
S08.75 for the fiscal year, against $43.-
4,s1O.24 for the fiscal year 1902-1sO3,
or an increase Of s1.140, ssS.51. This
Increase is participated in by all
branches # the trade, except cigar
manufacture-here we see a decrease
OF 236,9s6.01. AS cigar manufacture
ing shows the worst condition, so to-
bacco manufacture shows the best con-
diton Receipts for this branch OF the
sxado exceeded the receipts for the
arevious fiscal year by SLOT, 790.02.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22

The glimmer Of the presidential
salary is not the mere ignus fatuu1
that many would picture 1t. AL things
considered, there Ia NO reason why q
chief executive Of good financial judg-
ment should not save half Of $5.75 PEI
hour allowed him by the government.
There Is but one case on record Of an
American president dying INDECENT.
James Monroe. In many respects one
a the strongest Of our head magis-
crates, wanted for the necessities Of
life In his old age, and died amid such
aqualor that his relatives had to Dor
row the funds to bury him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
FAMOUS PRIZE HORSE DEAD.
Flying Cloud, for which Lawson
Paid $4,000, Had Never Been
beaten ut q Show.

Scituate, Mass, Sept. 20.-Glorious
Flying Cloud, Thomas w. Lawson's
famous show horse. is dead. The end
came very suddenly and the veter-
mary surgeons are unable to state the
cause. The stallion, for which Mr..
Lawson paid $4,000 before the horse
was trained, was nine years old and
had a record of never. having been
beaten at O horse show. He won the
championship single, double and
tandem at several great shows, in
GLIDING those at Boston and New York.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
A Prixe-winnins Strain.

st. Louis, Sept. 20.-A remarkable
case of perpetuating prize winning
strain was instanced in the worlds faE
.attle show when the lineal DESCEND
ants of Beau Brummel, owned by Gud-
CELL G Simpson. Of Independence. Mo-,
won the first awards in the get-of-one-
sire event for Herefords. The get OF
Beau Donald won first award; the get
Of March On Sixth won second; the
got of Princeps won third; the get Of
Beau Donald won fourth; the get Of
Beau Donald V. won fifth and the get
Of Beaumont won sixth.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
An Indiana friend of Thomas Tag.

An Indiana friend Of Thomas Tag
cart gives some details about the per-
sonality Of that statesman. 1t appears
that while he is affectionately known
rs Smiling Tom" on account Of his
beaming countenance. he is also called
'oily Tom," because Of his easy and
noiseless political methods, and "Soapy
Tom" because of his habit Of shaking
hands with himself. He does not use
q club on his foes. He lulls them into
q condition OF security with his sunny
smile and when they wake up they
don't know what struck them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
Says Grade Crossings Must Go

Macon, NO., Sept 20.-"The move
ment to eradicate grade crossings In
Missouri, although begun less than a
year ago, is receiving substantial en-
enlargement" said William q. Nc
Gully, chairman of the board Of rail-
way commissioners. 1T Is bound to
become q law"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
Far M. wiss.s Sick.

Topeka, Kan. Sept 1s.-David 8.
Allen. a Santa Fe shop employe. COM
mitted suicide to-day by hanging him
self to a tree in his yard. Allen carried
"a 900 insurance. Lately he has been
unable to work and realizing that he
could not keep up his insurance dues
longer he took the above action for his
wife's sake. She Is an invalid.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22

Sir John Murray, naturalist, and au-
thority on marine biology. president OF
the Royal society Of London, believes
that man, in the coming centuries OF
physical progress. will lose his little
toe and that this portion Of the human
anatomy Is destined to become as use
less as the vermiform appendix and
finally, like other erstwhile parts OF
the body, disappear completely. In q
discussion on the subject recently he
admitted that the little toe may be the
next part OF the body to disappear.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
Helped Himself 20 Gao, 900.

San Francisco. Sept. 19.-Just ut the
close Of banking hours q man In the
lobby of the First national bank OBJ
served the cage door behind the coun-
ter ajar. pushed It aside. walked in
and helped himself to a bag contain
Ing $4,000 in gold coin and made q
rapid exit. Later he was overtaken
and relieved of the $4,000, but in the
confusion he coolly boarded street
car and escaped.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
HERBERT BISMARCK DEAD.
Son Of Germsvy's "Iron Chancel-
Tor" Who Did Not Win Great
Fame II state Affairs.

Friedrichsrhue. Sept. 19.-Prince
Herbert Bismarck died Sunday. The
end was painless. Since he ceased to
be foreign minister on the retirement
of his father in 1890 Prince Herbert
Bismarck has taken part in public az
fairs only as a member Of the reich
stag. His attitude had been that Of
a man not appreciated by his sovereign
and who was waiting in the back
ground for an opportunity to resume
his career. His naughty and imperious
manners in early life, when he was
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
MAKES SWEEPING CHARGES.
Grand Jury mt Huntsville, Ala, Ar
raiEns OmceFs sor Alleged Fall
ure to Prevent Lynching.

Huntsville, Ala. Sept. 20.-The grand
Jury which investigated the Horace
Maple lynching here has made Its re-
port, recommending the impeachment
Of Sheriff Rodgers. Mayor Thomas
W. Smith and Chief of Police David
D. Overton, and recommending that
the rolice force of the city Of Hunts
Vile be reorganized.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
Other things being equal the man

Other things being equal the man
with the toughest hide has the best OF
It In the business world. OF course he
misses some things that his more
sensitive rival enjoys, but while the
sensitive man is nursing his wounds
the other man arrives. Think Of the
energy he saves in escaping SO many
OF the sings and arrows Of criticism
that fall blunted and harmless from
his thick cuticle! He is not even an
noyed by them. He is the armored
cruiser on the sea of business affairs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-22
First Col. to Miss Roosevelt.

Portland, Ore, Sept. ia commit,
tee Of so young ladies Of Portland has
taken up the work of disposing Of the
Lewis-Cl centennial coins made by
the government as a part Of the gov
ernment's appropriation to the expo
sition the coins, to be sold for twice
their face value. AS q token Of es-
TEEN the committee has sent the first
coin turned out by the mine to Miss
Alice Roosevelt.