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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

The endurance of the music lover who
sits out one of Wagner's long Ring"
operas has often been commented
upon, but perhaps not more forcibly
than in London Well up above the
stage was burly figure in homespun,
evidently a Scottish farmer who had
come TO London to see the sights and
hear the sounds. After sitting through
three long acts he murmured audibly,
"'Twas a patient mon that wrote all
thisr
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
Paul Jones' Promise.

After the great fight in which John
Paul Jones in the Bonhomme Richard
made splinters and shreds 'of the Brit
ish vessel Scraps the English govern
ment generously decided that, though
vanquished beyond n question. the cap
tain of the lost vessel had behaved
with becoming bravery and deserved
promotion to the rank Of commodore,
John Paul Jones heard of thiS'promo-
ton and its cause and said, well, by
George. If l ever meet that chap again
III make him an admiral"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
A Funny siamese Custom.

They have II very funny fashion in
Siam. When an inferior comes into
the presence of a superior he throws
himself upon the ground. Then the
superior sends one of his attendants
forward to see whether the PROSTATE
man has been eating anything or has
any offensive odOr about him If he
be blameless III this respect the at
tendant raises him from the ground,
but If he be guilty the attendant
straightway kicks him out
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
Kumor 0no Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
FARM BALLAD.

l remember. 1 remember
Those Old days of long ago
When from May TO late December
l. was grab and rake and hoe.
Plow tn" fields and cut the clover.
Cultivate the growing corn.
Never was the hurry over,
Eventide or noon or morn.
/ remember. | remember
How in autumn days we felt
In the lazy. warm September
II was hot enough to melt.
And we louuged beneath the cooling
Shade of spreading maple trees,
Just to lie and rest. mo fooling."
Said the old man; hurry. please"
/ remember, | remember
How il was down on the farm.
Every single blessed member
Had to work until his arm
Fairly dropped from out its socket
With n frightful WEAKNESS,
And the money in his pocket
Wasn't there to his distress.
remember, l remember
When | struck and went away;
With a live and glowing ember
| red lettered that fine day.
When the river freezes over
In the summer time and when
They but smell and look at clover
III go back TO work again.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
striking Coincidence.

Mr.. Gotsum-Maria. how long has
that young Smoothley been coming
here to see Nellie? Mrs. Gotsum-Let
me see. You remember when the pa
pers published that story about your
having sold a gold mine for half a
millionf Yes? Well. as nearly as
recall it, that's the time when he be-
gan coming. Chicago Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

When one is sick there is usually
something in the stomach that nature
wants to throw up. When one has diar-
rhea nature is striving to remove Of
Tending material from the system.
When one persplres profusely nature is
getting rid of blood poisons through the
skin. One should never attempt 10
check any such effort without being
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
A Lake of Acid,

In the center of Sulphur island. OF
New Zealand, is a lake of sulphuric
acid fifty acres in extent. The water
contains vast quantities of hydrochloric
acid and sulphuric acids, kissing and
bubbling at a temperature of 40 de-
grees F., and great care has to be
taken in approaching 1t to avoid Juf-
location
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
LinuOr In Cnndiea-

Practically every known liquor. as
well as whisky and brandy, is made
up into candy in one form or an
other" says Chicago confectioner.
You can get in bonbons of various
kinds creme de menthe, cognac kum-
mel. Chartreuse, cherry brandy or ben
edictine"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
The AIexandrian Era.

The AleXandrian era is 10y some au-
thorities begun with the death and by
others with the birth of Alexander the
Great For n long time after the death
of Alexander this era was in common
use In Egypt and many of the coun-
tries which had been under his rule.
1t began Nov. -. 324 h. c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
The Retort Cnurteoua.

Miss Oldwun--I've refused many,
many offers of marriage Gayboy lab
sentmindedly)-Very thoughtful and
considerate of you, I'm sure.-Meggen-
dorfer Batter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

Man carries under his hat private
theater. wherein a greater drama is
acted than is ever performed on the
mimic stage, beginning and ending in
eternity.-Carlyle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

you've spent most of your life in a
circus?" asked the reporter
YES" said the freak. II started out
as the fat man, then l married. and
now I'm the living skeleton. Detroit
Free Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
Easy,

why does the course Of true love
never run smoothT
Because every girl that you are in
love with is bound to take at least one
fall out of you"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
His Revenge.

He was mean to her even on his
death bed"
Asked her to meet him where he
was going?"
mo; told her he had a secret and that
ii should die with him"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

TITS queer
"What?"
1.-THE man who pays as he goes is
Spectator
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

whats Brown promoting now?"
"a company to move Mammoth cave
across the river into Ohio and use it as
Cincinnati summer resort
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

Little Willie-Say, pa. what was the
first talking machine made out of? Fa-
ther-Well. my boy. the first one was
made out OF a rib.-New York Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
W anted to Help.

How did lie make his money!"
II don't know. What I'm interested
In is. how's he going to spend it,"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
Undouhtedly.

Honesty is the best policy, you
know"
Yes, for those who can afford it,"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

Many a ruined man dates his down
fall from the day when he began Dor
rowing money.-Success Magassne
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
A PAGER.

II am afraid that she'll make fool
of me-"
Don't worry. Mother Nature is
ahead Of her"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

There was man in our town.
And he was wondrous silly.
He drank some booze and jumped into
fat polCemGns billy;
And when he found that he was pinched,
With all his might and main
He jumped his bond that afternoon,
Slipped out and jumped the train.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
No Necessity.

HE says he isn't afraid of anything"
Then he never has to lie to his wife.
does her"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
PERT PARAGRAPHS.


In looking back after getting into the
game of life football sometimes ap-
pears tame and spirtess.
1t is not TO be wondered at if the
self made man has a few rough edges.
1t is to be hoped that the folding UNI
brella will not also possess the quality
of silently stealing away.
1t is lucky for some congressman that
they do not have 10 pass a civil service
examination before they can have the
job.
Strange that our enterprislng cane
manufacturers are not putting on the
market big stick purporting to be the
Roosevelt variety.
cording to the prospectus, We would
have to be looking for some rarer metal
for our circulating medium.
Truth crushed to earth has learned
to yell loudly for an investigating COM
mittee.
Texans are original In the matter OF
landscape gardening. They like to dec
crate their trees with horse thieves.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

In looking back after getting into the
game of life football sometimes APP
pears tame and spiritless.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

1t is TO be hoped that the folding UNI
brella will not also possess the quality
of silently stealing away.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

1t is not TO be wondered at if the
self made man has a few rough edges.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06

Every age has its problem, by solv-
ing which humanity is helped forward
-Heine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-07-06
Going Loaded.

Before | say yes. John. you will
have 10 get papa's consent"
what kind of cigars does he smoker"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

gun echoing and reverberating
through the hills and wales
momentarily brode in upon the
solemn stiffness Of the morning
air. The hunters reaped a rich
harvest. Through the shades
of evening they were seen re-
turning weary and exhausted
after a hard days tramp but
loaded with a precious burden
of dainty meats. i,
On Monday afternoon several
of the old time gun artists en-
gagged in a trap shooting con-
test. Although greatly handi-
capped they put up a splendid
shooting exhibition. Colonel
Clark especially distinguished
in a preliminary shooting dis
play but in tho final contest he
fell far below his former records.
The following score will give
some idea of the relative merits
| of Tho norf;o;noptc.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
The Only WAY.

Though q man may squeeze a dollar
TIL the eagles eyes turn white.
You can still get money from him
II you go about 1t right,
And it's really very simple
II you only know the plan
Guaranteed In any climate
And to work on any man.
Though he freezes to a dollar
Like q stocking to a burr
Or q girl Of six and thirty
To q man who smiles on her,
You may still extract It from him.
Not perhaps to his delight.
AS I said In the beginning,
II you go about 1t right.
Is it for the pleasant asking,
Backed up by a dimpled smile
That you get his tight held dollars
And make inroads on his pile?
Do you tell him that the heather
And the poor. d~owntrodGen Turk
Are in need Of education7
Well. that scheme will hardly work.
Much more primitive the method
Used to make this man produce.
Tie him with . six inch cable
Tightly. 10 he can't get loose.
When you've bound him to a willow
With a. knot that's tied to stay
Lelsurely go through his pockets,
Really. it's the only way.
=
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

The bowling contest last week
between the married and single
men was a walk away for the
youngsters. Revenge is sweet.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
Of the participants:
SPORTS IN GENERAL.

Tommy Sullivan the light
weight champion of the middle
west and Van Hallberg, the
Rapid City glove artist and
premier light heavy weight box
er of the Hills are booked for a
bout at Hot Springs on Septem-
Der IL. On the following night
an exhibition in the art of self
defense will be pulled off for the
benefit Of Joe Garvey who was
recently injured in a base ball
game. Sullivan is ready and
willing to meet any and all
corners in his class.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

Harry Lewis,o of Philadelphia,
the champion light weight Of
the east, who was scheduled to
meet Tommy Sullivan at Hot
Springs next week beat Jimmie
Briggs, Of Boston Tuesday
night in a fifteen round fight.
Lewis disabled one Of his
shoulders and was forced to call
off his bout at the Springs.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

At Davenport, Ia, Sept. 3,
Abe Attell beat Frank Cursey
in three rounds. Attell is the
feather weight champion Of
America.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
SHOOTING

Sunday was the grand open
ing Of the hunters favorite sea-
son. The earliest dawn dis
closed landscape bristling with
guns and the crack ofthe pump
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

At Marblehead, Mass, on
Sept, 3, America scored a de-
cisive victory over Germany in
the first race of the series forthe
Roosevelt cup. Six yachts,
three American and three Ger
man, competed and the AUX
and Vim, both American, won
first and second place by alarge
margin.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

Mrs. Charles L. Dering for
the second successive year is
champion of the Women's
Western Golf Association. At
ter a hard battle on August 81.
Mrs. Dering succeeded in de-
feating Miss Everett on Ex-
moor links by one up. Mrs.
Dering is a member Of the Mid
lothian Country Club and Miss
Everett was champion in 1904.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

Joe Garvey who was severely
injured in the last Hot Springs
game with Rapid City has un-
dergone a serious operationf
His condition is still critical but
his recovery is expected. We
regret very much Joe's misfor
tune and wish him an early re-
covery.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
q PORTING NEW q
By BOB
By BOB McNALLY
BASE BALL FINALE.

BASE BALL FINALE.
The summers balm and sun
shine are slowly but surely fad
ing. The misty horizon and
clouded Wales bespeak the adj
vent Of the autumnal days Of
golden splendour. And with
the last setting Of the summers
sun we witness the passing Of
another season of the grand old
national game. Ever since the
first fragrant breath of spring
the public eye has eagerly
watched the performances of
the clever base ball artists and
the INFATUATED fans have cheered
themselves hoarse in support
Of their respective favorites.
Throughout the length and
breadth of the nation an army
OF athletes, strong with the Wig
our of youth, have daily partic-
ipated in contests on the dia-
mond to the amusement of
thousands Of admiring specta-
tators. But the termination of
another season is at hand. By
the winter ireside the feats Of
strength and skill will be re-
called and the opening Of an
other season will be awaited
with anxious expectation.
In Rapid City the passing of
the base ball season is witnessed
with regret. Never has there
been a team in the annals of
the city which solicited more
support than the team of '06.
A more congenial bunch never
wore the red. They worked
hard and consistently and were
"calm in victory and sober in
defeat.
In the Hot Springs series
Rapid won four out of nine
games. With Deadwood they
captured a majority. All other
opponents were easy victims.
Throughout the entire season
Captain Ted Brockett was at
the helm and guided affairs
from his official position back
Of the plate. 10 comment
upon his excellence in that
capacity would be superfuous.
His ability with the whip and
the bludgeon combined with his
clear noodle made him a star
among stars. To "Rube"
Stewart the good natured Twill
or can be attributed much Of
the seasons success. Rube sure
has the stuff and we prophecy
a brilliant future for him in the
base ball line.
DIR. Oscar Dietz the spectac-
ular fielder and scientific wielder
of the willow was a valuable
acquisition to the team. His
all around work was Of the very
best. The doctor will shortly
return to complete his dentistry
course at Northwestern Univer-
sity and will in all probability
forsake professional ball for his
special avocation.
The other members Of the
team will, we trust, be in the
line when spring begins
and we can only hope for a
repetition of the past seasons
success.
W. give below a complete re-
sumo Of the seasons stick work.
Batting Averages.
whipple Il Is 20 ass
McNally As IL II 3.37s
Behrens 36 4 Is 1861
Deitz So 8 10 1858
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

has been broken and the New
York and Philadelphia bunch
es are fighting desperately for
the flag. Another week will
decide in all probability who
will eventually come out victor
ious. The cubs have a walk
away in the National. In the
Western League Des Moines is
a winner by 200 points.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
CANS DEFEATS NELSON.

Gold6eld has passed into his
tory and Joe Cans, the colored
pugilist is the undisputed light
weight champion Of the wvrld.
Perhaps there never has been
in the annals of pugilism more
stubborn and desperate fight.
Both men endured the most ter
rife punishment. From the
time the first gong sounded I'M
til the forty-second round there
was one continual fusillade Of
wallops that would stun an or
binary beast. The Dane was a
|deplorable looking spectacle.
The profusion Of blood coagr-
lated upon his countenance and
nothing could be seen but his
lglaring eyes and shining teeth.
The negro Jared little better.
His black hide was a mass Of
bruises.
The fight all through was a
|personification Of courage and
hardihOOd. Never before was
the Danes wonderful endurance
more manifest. In the third
round he was battered and be-
spattered with blood yet for
thirty-nine more rounds he
fought on with energy born of
despair and finally avoided a
knock out by fouling his col
ored antagonist. That Nelson
played a dirty game no specta-
tor would deny. That he had
reason to make use Of fowl tao
tics all will admit. He was
pitted against a hard headed
black skinned fighter who was
conceded to be his superior in
strength and ring generalship.
He was being battered and
bruised to apulp and this was too
much to contend with. Consid-
ering the matter from one stand
point any man deserves to lose
who will consent to meet a col
ored fighter. Jeffries has re-
fused to contend with any ne
gro. Yet when the fight was
in progress Nelson did what the
large majority of men would
have done. The final foul, how
ever, was by no means admir-
able. Cans had been using
the fairest means possible to ac-
complish his point and he de-
served better treatment. Mel
son was game all through but
he showed cowardice at the end.
The first nine rounds went to
the colored fighter with one
possible exception. Nelson,
however, seemed recuperated
in the tenth and for five rounds
had the best Of it. Cans came
back in the fifteenth and from
that to the end there was little
doubt as to the outcome.
Throughout the entire fight Mel
son was the aggressor. Cans
played a careful defense and
sent in telling swats upon the
Dane. The latter was repri-
llnanded by the referee for his
butting propensities.
Among the spectators were
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and
Senator George S. Dixson of
Nevada.
The folio wing are facts about
the fight.
Rounds 43
Result-Gan wins on a foul.
Purse. $4,000
Nelson's share. %, 800.
Cans share 1900.
Gate receipts. $500. 10000
Estimated wagers. -. 100000
SHOOTING CONTEST.
Sunday was the grand onen-
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

City team is certainly making
good with Sioux City. He
served as utility man until the
injury Of Frost when he came
into actual play. His work
with the stick is especially
good.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

Only one victory intervenes
between the leaders in Ameri-
can League at the present writ.
ing. Chicago's winning streak
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
Carpets. Rugs.
DrQperief

Never before have we shown such a
large assortment of all grades in Car
pets, from the cheapest 10 the best,
i%ngrains-32 I-2c to Sl.O0 per yard.
Linoleums, Oil Cloth, Mattings
Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Por
tiers, Rugs. ..
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-20
Natural spectacles.

Many birds are provided with natural
spectacles. a transparent membrane
called the third eyelid. This third eye
lid when not in use lies folded in the
inner corner Of the eye. Two muscles
work it, spreading it over the cornea or
folding 1t up again much o %cleverly
than a man can put on or take OF his
spectacles. But for its third eyelid the
eagle could not look at the sun. The
specialized bear belongs to Chile. Its
Latin name is Ursus ornatus. 1t is
black, and around its eyes pale rings
are drawn which have exactly the ap'
pearance of a pair Of goggles.-St
Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-20

Iowa's political struggle in the
republican party will be settled in
two weeks and there will be a great
load of responsibility taken off their
minds. Geo. d. Perkins is not CIV
ing up any grounds in the fight aud
is still insisting that harmony must
come out Of the convention to win a
victory for the republicans at the
polls in November. The newspapers
generally in Iowa are urging for
neither faction attempt to ride
roughshod over the heads OF the dele
gates to secure the nomination for
governor, for II they do it will be
heard from at the polls. 1t is felt
that when the convention assemblies
that the greatest effort possible will
be made to settle the controversy SO
that Justice shall prevail.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-20
honor of the marriage OF their so

honor of the marriage of their SON,
Leslie \. and Nina II. Trow.
The members OF as We'll MS those
Interested in, the Nj t.. Sunday
school will enjoy a picnic on Friday.
July 20, i'll MIR. Jones grove one-half
anticipating u very ENJOYABLE day.
our marshall. Dan Sullivan.
assisted ny Frank Cole and Fred
Iobey. arrested two suspicious look
ing men here today thinking flom
description they might he the men
wanted in Mitchell for the murder
1of a man.
Mrs, Jonas Nelson ami SON arrived
home today from Rock Rapids,
where they have been visiting TO!
the past six weeks
Max Rurgfried was quite bad.
ly kicked by a horse he was harness-
Ing on Tuesday morning. He was
kicked i'm the abdomen and suffers
considerable pain and probably will be
quite lame and ore for some time.
Mrs. Art. Pierce is expecting d
sister from Iowa 500 for an extend
ed visit.
We understand that Tom Donahue
will move into the Joe Weiland house
recently purchased by Eugene
Graves.
Joseph Gallagher mas gone to his
claim and Chas. Donk is carrying
the mai during his absence.
Miss Title Sct,iech's many friend
viii be pleased to learn that she i
gradually recovering. She is regain
ing her Nolce. too.
Nus. ". III. Trow, Wallace Gleason
of Geddes. was seen on u street
this morning.