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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-29
THE STATE OF TRADE.

Buffalo; Get. 2s-EIoyR tarm. WHEAT Nothing
done CORN, offerings light; No yellow Clio. M 3
white. SOC OATS firm: No 2 white. sSo; No mixed.
88'ac. BARLEY strong; Western, 46G5sc. RYE
firm; No 1. 78e. CANAL, FREIGHTS strong
Chicago Oct. 2s.-Tns leading futures ranged a. fol
owsi
December $500. 80 asss. EOS seH eot.
Nay ....-.s.s--,.SiA 9toih eIN 81 Dl<
Corn. No 2;
October "a ttk SIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-29

she said nothing to the friends who met her of
the death Of the child, but carried it more than
mile to the home. Then she broke down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-29

author of other letters alleging that Mr.. Gardi
ner had been communicated for disgracefu
charges.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-03-26

room. and stood with slautiuE head
listening intently- No sound came
from within. Meanwhile il had struck
me that it would be wise 10 secure
our retreat through the outer door,
so examined it. To me anna cement.
it was neither locked nor bottled /
touched Holmes on the arm, and he
turned his masked face in that di-
rection. ! saw him start. and he was
evidently as SURPRISED as I.
Il don't like it, he whispered, put
ting his lips to my very ear. Il can't
quite make it out. Anyhow, We have
no time to lose
''Can I do anything
Yes. stand by the door. If you
hear anyone come. bolt it on the in
side, and we can get away as We
came. If they come the other way.
we can get through the door If our jon
is done. or hide behind these window
curtains if it is not DO you under
stand >"
u nodded and stood by tho door. N1y
first feeling of fear had passed away.
and I thrilled now with a lSeeucr zesJ
than I had ever enjoyed when we We're
the defenders Of the law instead of It's
deficrs- The high object of our mis-
sion. the consciousness that II was un-
selfish and chivalrOus. tho villainouS
character Of our opponent, all added TO
the sporting interest Of the adventure
Far from feeling guilty, I rejoiced and
cXuItcd in our dangers With glow
of admiration I watched Holmes un-
rolling his case of instruments ana
choosing his tool with the calm. Sclen-
tific accuracy of q surgeon VINO per
forms Il delicate operation l knew
that the opening of safes was q par
ticular hobby with him, and / under
stood the joy which it gave him to be
confronted with this green and gold
monster, the dragon. which held m Its
NAV the regulations of many tatr Ia
dies Turning up the cuffs of his dress
Coat-he placed his OvCrCOat on chair
Holmes laid out two drills, Il Jenny o.
and several skeleton keys / stood al
! the center door with my eyes SldnclHS
at each Of the others ready TOR any
| emergency. though, indeed, my plans
| were somewhat vague as 10 what j
should do if we were Interrupted cor
| half an hour. Holmes worked win
concentrated energy. laying down one
| tool. picking up another handling edch
with the strength and delicacy or the
| trained mechanic Finally ! heard q
J click the broad green door swung open
aud inside I had a glimpse of a mum
| be-. of paper packets. each tied, sealed,
aud inscribed Holmes picked one out
/ hut il was hard to read by the flicker
/ inc fire and he drew out his little
/ dark lantern. for IL was too dangerous,
| With NiIVertou in the next room, In
switch on the electric light Suddenly
/ I saw him halt. listen intently. and
then in an instant he had swung the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-03-26

door Of the safe to. picked up his coat.
stuffed his tools into his pockets, and
darted behind the window curtain, mo-
tioniHG me To do the same.
1t was only when l had joined him
there that l heard what had alarmed
his quicker senses. There was a noise
SomeW here within the house A door
slammed in the distance. Then q con
fused, dull murmuT broke itself into
the measured thUd of heavy footsteps
rapidly approaching. They were III the
passing outside the room They paused
at the door The door opened. There
was a sharp snick as the electric light
was turned on. The door closed once
more, and the pungent reek of a strong
cigar was borne to our nOStrilS- Then
the footsteps continued backwards and
forwards backwards and forwards,
within a few yards of us Finally there
was a creak from a chair, and the
footsteps ceased Then Il key clicked
in a lock and 1 heard the rustic of pa
pcrs.
So far ! had not dared to look out.
but now l gently parted the division
Of the curtains in front of me and
peeped through. From the pressure of
Holmes shoulder against mine, l knew
that he was sharing my obervatiOns-
Right in front OF US, almost within
our reach was the broad, rounded
back of Milverton. 1t was evident that
we had entirely miScalculated ms
movements. that he had never been TO
ms, bedroom. but that he had been sit
ting up in some smoking or billiard
room in the farther wing of the house,
the windows Of which we had not seen
His broad frizzled head. with its shin
ing patch of badness, was in the inn
mediate foreground of our vision He
was leaning far back in the red leather
chair his legs outStretched. long,
back cigar projecting at an angle from
his mouth He wore a semi military
smoking Jacket. claret-colored. with a
black velvet collar. in his hand nc
held d long, legal document which ht
was reading in an indolent fashion
blowing rings of tobacco smoke from
his lips as he did so. There was NJ
promise Of a speedy departure in his
composed bearing and his comfortable
attitude.
1 felt Holmes hand steal into nIint
/ and give me a reassuriuG shake, as i
1 to say that the situation was within
| his powers. and that he was easy II
( his mind | was not sure whether n
/ had seen what was only too obvious
| from my position, that the door Of thu
safe was imperfectly closed, and tina
| MiIyerton might at any moment oh
| serve it, In my own minG L had de
| termined that If l were sure, from TIL
| rigidity of his gaze, that It. had caugh
| hi, eve l would at once spring out
| throw my great CoafA over his head
pinion him. aud lesEe the rest e
/ Holmes. But MilYertan never lookei
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-03-26
q THE ADVENTURES OF CHARLES AUGUSTUS MLvERTON. {
Copyright, 1903 by a. Conan Doyle and Golfers w

Milverton answered. The lady was a
charming correspondent. But l can as
sure you that the Earl Of DOVercourt
would fail to appreciate them. How
ever. since YOU think otherwise. we win
let II rest at that. It is purely a mat
ter of business. If you think that it is
in the best interests Of your client that
these letters should be placed in the
hands Of the earl, then you would in
deed be foolish to pay so large a sum of
money to regain them" He rose and
seized his astrakhan coat.
Holmes was gray with anger and
modification.
wait little" he said. You go too
fast. We should certainly make every
effort TO avoid scandal in 50 delicate a
matter"
Mfverton relapsed into his chair.
Il was sure that you would see il in
that light" he purred-
AT the same time" Holmes contin-
ued, Lady Eva. is not "A wealthy WO-
man. [ assure you that two thousand
pounds would be d drain upon her re
sources, and that the sum you name is
utterly beyond her power I beg, there
fore. that YOU will moderate YOUR de
mands, and that YOU will return the
letters at the price / indicate. which is.
assure you, the highest that YOU can
get"
Milvcrton's smile broadeucd and his
eyes twinkled humorously.
L am aware that what you say Is
true about the lady's resources said
he At the same time you must admit
that the occasion of ladys marriage
IS a very suitable time for her friends
and relatives to make some little effort
upon her behalf. They may hesitate
as to an acceptable wedding present.
Let me assure them that this little
bundle of letters would give more joy
than all the Candelabra and butter
dishes in London
1T is impossible" said Holmes.
Dear me, dear me, how Unfortu
nate cried Milverton. taking out d
bulky poCketbOOk - cannot help
thinking that ladies are ill-advised in
not making an effort. Look at this
He held up a little note with Coat-of-
arms upon the envelope. THAT belongs
towel. perhaps it is hardly fair TO
tell the name until tomorrow morning
But at that time il will be i'm the hands
of the ladN'S husband. And all because
she viii not find a beggaTly sum which
she could get by turning her diamonds
into paste. 1t is such pity Now, you
remember the sudden end of the on
gagement between the Honorable VI ISIS
Miles and Colonel D0rkiuS2 Only two
days before the wedding, there WAS "A
paragraph i'm the Morning Post To say
that il was all off. And WHY 1t is
almost incredible. but the absurd sum of
twelve hundred pounds would have set
tied the whole question. Is it not pitt
fuI2 Aud here l find YOU. Il man of
sense, boEgling about terms, when
your clients future and honor ere a
stake You surprise me. Mr.. Holmes.
What / say il true Holmes an
Swered- The money cannot be
found. Surely il is better for YOU to
take the substantial sum which l of
fer than to ruin this woman's career.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-03-26

rat to the side Of The room, and stood
with his back against the wall.
Mr.. Holmes, Mr.. Holmes he said,
turning the front of his coat and eN-
hibiting the butt of a large revolver,
which projected from the inside pocket,
Il have been expecting YOU to do
something original This has been done
50 often, and what good has ever come
from it, ! assure you that I am armed
70 the teeth. and L am perfectly pre-
pared to Use my weapons, knowing
that the law viii support me Besides,
your suPpositiou that 7 would bring
the letters here i'm a notebook is ell
Urely mistaken. / would do nothing
50 foolish. And now. gentlemen. 7 nave
one or two little interviews this even
ing, and it is a long drive to Hamp-
stead He stepped forward, took up
his coat, laid his hand on his revolver
and turned to the door. I picked up a
chair. but Holmes shook his head, and
I laid il down again. With a bow. a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-03-26

which can profit you i'm no way"
There YOU make mistake, Mr.
Holmes An exposure would profit ne
Indirectly 10 a considerable extent. L
have eight or ten similar cases ma
tIlring. If it was circulated among
them that ] had made a severe eX-
a,,rle of the Lady Eva l should find
All az them much more open TO reason.
You see my point
Holmes sprang from his chair
Get behind him. Watson Don't let
him ont, Now. sir. let us see the con-
tents Of that notebook
MiIverton had glided as quick as a,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-03-26

smile and a twinkle MIverton was out
Of the room. and q few moments after
we heard the slam of the carriage
door and the rattle OF the wheels as
he drove away.
Holmes sat motionlesS by the FIRE. his
hands buried deep III his trouser peck
cts. his chin upon his breast, his eyes
fixed upon the glowing embers. For
half an hour he was silent and still
Then with the gesture of a man who
has taken his decision. he sprauS 10
his feet and passed into his bed room.
a little later a rskish young workman,
with q goatee beard and a, Swagger. lat
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17

THE next time the president goes
of on hunting trip. i hope he will
come down our way" said s.. b. Tison
OF Waycross, Ga. The great Oxen.
finokee swamp begins not far from
our town, and extends due south for
distance of about forty miles, run.
ming over into Florida. Here i'm this
vast tract of desolate bog and swamp
are thousands OF black bear and deer,
and wild turkeys without number. The
whole region is a hunters paradise,
and vet so abundant is the game In
this remote and desolate country that
it does not seem to diminish In spite
Of the Nimrods. The bears. weigh from
200 to 300 pounds and put in a great
part Of their time preying upon the
pig pens of the farmers. If forced
into fight they are dangerous an
tagonist, and no prudent hunter will
attack one save at point of vantage -
WASHINGTON Post
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
Can WIN a Kingdom.

King Leopold Of Belgium is, perhaps,
the only man in the world who has
power to bequeath kingdom in his
will. This remarkable beGuest, how
ever, Is not to be voluntary one; by
a stroke Of his pen Leopold III can be-
queath nation to a nationt-or, to be
literally correct, a state to a state.
Should he die before the Congro Free
State has teen finally annexed TO Bel
quinn. Leopold must leave the state.
which he now runs" as practically a
business concern, to his people, who
have the right at any time to annex
the country IL they desire.
The fashion OF backing out the
betting news in the newspapers on fl
In the public library is spreading ia
England
Boston Corbett. the man who is
credited with having shot J. Wilkes
Booth, the assassin Of Lincoln, is re-
siding in Texas.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17

In one Of his delightful books DIR.
Jessopp remarks that whereas coun-
try people look up Londoners look
down. 1t is largely this habit that has
limited their observing powers, but
London has itself to blame. take it
that one can observe well only by the
power Of taking large views, and In
London this Is impossible, even IL one
would, partly from the circumscribing
effect of bricks and mortar, partly
from the dim light OF a London dis
lance and partly from the need Of
avoiding collisions. Ones eyes uncon-
sciously acquire a habit Of restricted
vision: our observation specializes, like
that Of the little girl In Mrs. MeyneIl's
book who haguiled the tedium of her
walks by collecting shopkeepers named
Jones. Perhaps that is the kind OF OBJ
seryation for which we in London are
best suited.-London Outlook.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Success doesn't amount to so much If
a lot Of age goes with 1t.
How many things we all have to do
that goes against the grain"
Ii you are willing to spend money on
your fads you can find plenty OF en-
couragement In them.
No man says exactly what he means.
To do that would require too much ex-
PLANTATION and qualification.
When you have no other reform to
think about, here is one that Is always
important and timely: You talk too
much.
The kicker attracts attention for q
time and affords amusement, but in q
little while people become very tired Of
him. And how he is hated in his old
age!
We frequently zee this statement: 1T
requires courage for a man to do his
duty" This isn't true. 1t Is always
easier to do right than 1t Is to do
wrong.-Atchison Globe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17

New suits are showing the Bolero
and skirt, the short basqued coat and
skirt. or the Russian blouse and skirt.
These are the most universally becom-
Ing styles of the tailormade.
1t is safe to that the bolera will
not be out of fashion for many a day
to come. Like chiffon. we cannot do
without it, A wrap ending above or
little below the waist line gives con-
siderable length to the skirt lines.
At Wellington. little town in the
west of England, of only 1000 inhab-
itants. no fewer than 5.245 tralnps had
to be Accommodated last year.
Joseph Chamberlain, the noted Eng
fish statesman, never appears in pub
nc without a monocle. His son, who is
q replica, has the same habit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
window Cleaning Mad. s..y.


A very simple contrivance will
greatly lessen the labor OF the window
cleaner, and enable her to stand Arm.
ly ON the floor all the time. 1t Is made
from an old broom, which is no longer
In the state to be of any use for sweep.
Ing. Cut off what brstles remain,
leaving the wood bare. Onto this
wood nail firmly strong, fiat piece
OF board about one foot long and eight
inches wide. This should then be GOV.
cred with two of three thicknesses of
house flannel, fastened to II by tin.
lacks, which can be easily taken out
with nail-claw whenever the flannel
has to be renewed The same sort OF
contrlvance is useful for polishing the
windows, but for this purpose wash.
leather or linen should be used.
They Appeal to oar sympathies.
The bilious and dyspeptic are con-
slant sufferers and appeal to our
8 mpathies. There Is not one If them,
however, who may not be brought back
to health and happiness by the use OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. These tablets invigorate the
stomach and liver and strengthen the
digestion. They also regulate the
bowels. For sale by the Pioneer drug
store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17

The late Jay Cooke, the financier OF
the civil war, was addressing, one Sun
day afternoon, his large Bible class at
Ogontz.
In the course of his address a bou.
quet of roses was handed to him. 1t
was mark of appreciation from a
youth who had recently Joined the
class.
This gift Is unexpected said
Mr.. Cooke. at is as unexpected as
the answer that a colored prisoner
made In burglary trial.
when this prisoner entered the
dock for examination the prosecuting
attorney said to him:
Are you the defendant in this
case?"
mo, sah,' the colored man an.
swered I hired lawyah fo' to do de
defendln / done stole the Articles. I"
Philadelphia Record.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17

The following letter from Robert r.
Watts, of Salem, Mo-, Is instructive.
II have been troubled with the kidney
disease for the last five years. I lost
flesh and never felt well and doctored
with leading physicians and tried all
remedies suggested without relief.
Finally tried Foley's Kidney Cure and
less than two bottles completely cured
me and / am now sound and we'll
Sold by the Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
Kent Hia Word.

II was mp in northern New York
at hotel for two weeks last summer"
said a PhiladelphR man, "and of all
the ineonvenient, barren sites I ever
saw for hotel that took the cake.
The meals were poor. the beds were
worse and. as for service, you had
mostly to wait upon yourself Being
alone, stuck 1t out, bat when ready
to go | said to the landlord:
docs this thing pay youT
"'Not a cent
""Then why don't you burn the
blamed thing down for the insur.
anceT'
I'm going to this winter
"And he kept his word like man.
Only week ago saw that the hotel
had gone up in smoke, with the usual
explanation: Probably caused by
spontaneous combustion Chicago
Daily News.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
A Horse en- Bim,

The proprietors of two rival livery
stables, situated alongside cath other
in busy street, have been having a
lively and humorous advertising duel
lately.
The other week one of them stuck
up on his Office window a long strip
OF paper bearing the words:
Our horses need no whip to make
them 60"
This bit of sarcasm naturally caused
some amusement at the expense OF the
rival proprietor, but in less than an
hour he neatly turned the tables by
FASTING the following retort on his own
window:
TRUE. The wind blows them along"
Chicago Journal
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17

During the month of August only you
can get the National Daily RtOieao OF
Chicago and the UNION COUNTY
COURIER, each one full Year, for an
even So The Regies0 is a me del news
paper, daily, reliable, up-to date, and
contains all the important news care
fully edited and arranged. Call In and
see copy at this Office. This offer is
good TO any new or old subscriber aud
will positively be Withdraw Sept. l.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
Quay's views on the Farmer.

The late Senator Quay. among his
other varied pursuits, was somewhat
of an agriculturalist. One day there
was discussion between several of
his colleagues regarding the definition
of gentleman farmer Some con.
tended that farmer was farmer,
and the matter Of bis wealth could
make no difference In the name. Pres.
emily one Of the speakers appealed to
Quay, and asked him ii he would de.
fine the difference between an ordinary
farmer and a gentleman farmer. The
senator thought for a minute and
said:
There's this difference between the
two; One eats what he cannot sell,
and the other sells what he cannot
eat"-Harper's Weekly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17

The Sioux Falls DAILY yess is typo
graphically one OF the neatest papers
In the state. The ress has the full
Associated Press reports and is one OF
the best papers pu blished In the
Northwest for market reports. II is
the leading democratic daily OF the
state, all publlcquesllons being treated
from that standpoint. Two bright
young men travel continually for the
paper and they cover the entire state.
The Press owns its horse and buggy for
rural driving and today the Press has
30 people on its pay roll The daily is
50 year. Dotson & Bowen, the pub.
fishers, slso own and publish the South
Dakota Farmer q bright l6-page paper.
1t IL issued every week at Soc q year.
Write for sample copy Of either paper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
Pure I'm wv

The Dominion Of Canada is growing
more and more FESTIVE under the over.
shadowing prominence Of the United
States In the western hemisphere.
Some Of the outgrowths of this FESTIVE.
ness reach very near the confines III
the absurd. Such is the recent de.
sAortHtion order concerning railway Of
ftcsals who learned their business iii
the United States but have proved
their value north OF the boundary. Can
anyone Imagine railway In this coun.
try discharging provedly capable
executive because he was born ID on
tario. Cleveland Leader.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
Here Ia Relief for wome a.

Ifyou have pains In the back, Uri-
nary, Bladder or Kidney trouble. and
want certain, pleasant herb remedy
for woman's ills, try Mother Gray's
Australian Leaf. 1t is safe monthly
regulator. At druggists or by mail SOC
Sample package free. Address, The
Mother Gray Co, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17
How corGy Los. NJ. Fin. Tenor v.,..,

Maxim Gorky has been many things
IA baker, a railway porter. and a
score of other occupations. When he
was a baker the only consolation OF
HIS life was song. He used to sing
with fine tenor voice. and once had
an engagement in an operate chorus.
This voice might have changed his
career and made him lyric star"
but for an accident. He was sleeping
one night on some sacks of -four In
the open air, when a violent storm
came on. and he was blown TO the
ground with such violence that he re-
manned unconscious for some time. A
chill in the throat, which he caught by
exposure that night, destroyed his
tenor and left him with raucous BARI
tone
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-17

A little forethought may save you
no end OF trouble. Anyone who makes
1t rule 10 keep Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at
band knows this to be fact. For sale
by the Pioneer drug store.