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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-14

1t Is related Of the mother OF the
poet Goethe that she happened to re-
ceive an invitation to a party when
Oh her deathbed FROM some one who
did not know that she was Ill. She
thus replied to 1t. Nine. Goethe is sor-
~ that she cannot accept your invita-
ton, as she 10 engaged dying"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-14

Mary-Dark circles under the eyes
indicate a sluggish circulation, torpid
liver and kidneys. Exercise and Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will make
You well and beautiful. 80 cents, Tea
or Tablets. Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-14

Are you tired. tagged out. nervous,
sleepless, feel meanf HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea strengthens the nerves,
aids digestion, brings refreshing sleep.
30 cents, Tea or Tablets. Pioneer
Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-14

The wife OF Alcibades went to the
court OF Athens asking for divorce.
Her elegant rascal OF husband heard
Of II. followed her, picked her. up IN
his arms, carried her home aud gave
her sound thrashing. with the prom.
ise Of another on the first recurring
sign Of INSTRUMENTATION.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12

In the life Of prayer God would have
US know more Of Himself, as It is not
form, words, attitude, or expression,
but the hearts deep need poured into
the ear Of the Almighty, Everlasting
Exchanging One, recognizing that He
must supply 1t.
How glad many weary souls become
as they feel their utter weakness, and
see by faith in Christ the lnexhaustible
riches He IS willing to supply for splr-
1t, mind, and circumstances. We grieve
Him much by remaining spiritually
weak, when He has so much to give I!
ASK and receive, that your Joy may be
full" Prayer must be based upon q
promise and every promise of God is
sure. We need too, to get beyond our
ordinary desires and wishes, asking
God to do IN our lives the seemingly
impossible. How tenderly He grasps
the hand of faith stretched out In quiet
helplessness to Him, No eye but His
can see, no ear but His can hear; vet.
In this mystic life with God the soul
gets her own assurance, and knows
that she Is heard.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12

tated the boys more than If he had an
sWered sharply.
Hes deaf and dumb, believe, Bob"
Then he shouted in Fonts ear:
I'VE want to know what you've got
In that box =!
Font stepped back quickly and
Rugged his box more closely.
ION, well, If you won't let us see,
we'll take 1t from you"
The larger of the two boys snatched
the box away, and ran few steps to
one side. Font followed, and found his
tongue quick enough.
Give me that box; 1t doesn't belong
to you"
He would have snatchnd 1t away.
but one Of the boys interfcred while
his companion suddenly pried open the
lid. There was a sudden scream and
the box fell to the ground Out Of it
jumped long, copper-colored reptile.
But before it reached the ground and
disappeared in the brush it had struck
its fangs deep into the hand of the in
quisitive boy.
Realizing the enonnlty of the accl-
dent that had 80 suddenly come upon
him, the boy screamed with pain, real
or imaginary, and shouted loudly: I'm
killed, Bob That RATHER lit me! Oh,
it hurts; my hand is swelling up! Run
for the doctor! Quick, Bob -
Then in his fright and pain he near
ly tainted. His companion was near
ly as badly frightened, and could not
move from the place. Font was the
only cool one OF the three There was
smile Of triumph on his dirty little
face, and the two boys saw 1t.
See him laughing at me- shouted
the wounded boy. You'll die for this ;
they'll hang you; you ought to be
lynched now"
81 did nothing" said Font. you
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
Explosion of Gasoline.

y gasoline tank rarely explodea 1t
cannot unless 1t contains gasoline va
por and air In explosive proportions.
which latter condition Is almost never
present
1t does not explode because it con
tstns too little air or too much gaso-
line. Even II tank of gasoline were
to burst from heat applied to its ex.
terror the confined heavy gas would not
explode II In contact with fame or fire,
but would burn instead.
True, = tank Of gasoline with no
vent could do considerable damage
were 1t 10 burst and throw burning oil
and flaming gas about, but 1000 gal
Ions OF gasoline in a vessels bilges
would not be so dangerous from ex-
ploslon as a hundredth OF that amount.
The larger quantity would burn rapid
ly, while the smaller would be sufi-
c!ont, II mixed with the proper amount
Of air, to utterly demollsh almost any
boat.-Scientifc American.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12

stole the box from me and let my snake
out before | could speak"
why didn't you tell him that it was
RATHER" said Bob.
Because he didn't ask me politely"
Was the reply.
Then the pain OF the snake-blte
brought another spaan To the victims
face, and he shrieked aloud, holding
up his arm to show where the swelling
was already transforming the limb.
Run for the doctor, Bob. or shall
die" he cried. Cant you help NOR
lie turned to Font in his agony. and
the stolid face suddenly relaxed, as he
said:
II know a sure cure for snake-bite,
but you didn't ask me before. It's bet
ter than doctors medicine"
Then get 1t quick! Hurry, or 1t
will be too late" cried the stricken
boy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
Tho Life In Christ.

Other land marks sink below the
horizon as the tribes of men pursue
their solemn march through the CEN
turtles, but the cross on Calvary shall
stand for an ensign of the people, and
to it shall the GentIles seek" To pro-
claim that accomplished salvation, once
for all lodged in the heart of the
worlds history, and henceforth forever
valid, is the unalterable duty Of every
Christian life. The message carries In
Itself Its own immortal strength. A
living Savior In the present Who
works with US, confirming the word
with signs following. Is the source Of
power. Not till He is lmpotent shall
we be weak. The unreasonable meas
ure Of the gift of Christ denes the
degree, and the unendlng duration Of
His life Who eontlnueth forever sets
the period, Of our possession O. the
grace which is given to every one Of us.
Rev. Alexander Maclaren.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
BEAUTY IN NATURE.

There Is beauty in the spring-time,
In the budding Of the flowers;
There is beauty in the bird songs
Echoing through the leafy bowers.
Beauty in the laughing streamiet,
Ripping DER its pebbly bed,
Beauty in the heecy cloudlets
In the springtime sky o'erhead.
There is beauty in the rain drops
Glistening on the dripping trees,
Beauty in the waving flowers,
Famed by every hayward breeze;
In the rivers placid bosom,
Where are mirrored cloud and sky,
Beauty in the song bird soaring
Through the ether blue on high.
There is beauty in the autumn,
With its brightly tinted leaves,
Beauty in the few pale fow'rets
Over which the zephyr gricyes.
Beauty in the snow Of winter,
White and spotlees, pure and cold;
Beauty when the wintry sunlight
Casts DER all a glow like gold.
Yes, there's beauty in all Nature
In all seasons as they fly
Beauty in the fields about us,
Beauty in the azure sky;
Beauty, whether May-dny sunshine
Floods the earth with glory bright,
Or the sparkling snow Of winter
Wraps the earth in mantle white.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
A Country Boy


Font was barefooted, and his clothes
were torn from head to foot, as he
stepped out of the swamp, but there
was a picturesque appearance about
his figure that redeemed it from the
commonplace. Honesty, intelligence
and a laughing face were mental and
physical characteristics that struck the
observer at once.
When he reached dry land, he held
up rough wooden box and peered be
tween the Stats on one side. Something
wiggled, and the boy laughed.
Say, what have you got in there?"
shouted a voice from the bridge above
the stream.
Font looked up and stared at the two
boys. He had not seen them before,
and the voice, coming out OF the still
ness of the swamp, startled him.
u say. what have you got there7''
demanded the voice more imperatively.
Font was not accustomed TO such per
rnptory speech, and instead OF reply
ing. he walked Off in tho opposite d.
rection.
Hes mighty stuck up about IT,"
muttered the first speaker. Lets take
1t away. and see what he's got"
"All right Well teach him les
SON."
The two boys hurried down the slope
and In a few minutes reached Fonts
side. They were both taller than he
but Font had the advantage Of breadth
aud muscle Without further preliln-
mary the two boys grabbed him by the
/ shoulders, and one said:
why didn't you answer me? Haven't
/ you any tongue In your head?"
/ FONT remained silent and this lrrI.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
PgE : / k9
ont Of Great TribuIation.

To look on with patience at inevi-
table suffering often requires more
courage than TO endure 1t. But when
the spirit rises to the height where 1t
can see even thepalnracke life It loves
as part OF Il divine plan,-mysterious
but graclous,-there Is no hner heroisn
In the world.
A working man found that his eye
sight was falling, and presently he be
came totally blind. He was in middle
life, and physically in full vigor. He
had a small income, and he and his
wife left the city Of their birth, took a
tiny cottage In village, and began ad-
justlng their lives to the new ooRdl-
tons
Ia year another blow fell. Com
plete deafness came upon him. &c. cut
Off from sight aaa sound, ho took up
the strange, solitary life which the
blind and deaf must lead.
He speedily developed a splendid
temper-nore active than resignation
and more peaceful than hops. His coun-
tenance was not gloomy, but radiant.
"You will perhaps think that l get
tired Of doing nothing" he wrote, "but
the time Is too short for all l want to
do"
He began to learn the world anew by
the senses Of smell and touch. Out Of
this new knowledge, and the medlta-
tlon which his condition forced upon
him. he built up a wonderful belief In
the goodness and the wisdom Of God.
Beside him in all the months OF
he felt was a sword thrust In her low
Ing heart, Every perplexlty for him
was doubly dark for her. Even the
ordinary domestic life had Its duties
trebled for her; for she must do his
tasks and her own. and must find time
and strength to serve his needs, to
guide his darkened steps, and to speak
to his spirit, In spite of the scaled ears.
But out of the fiery trial she came
like one TRANSPORTED. She learned to
see his pain through his own patience.
She moved as one who bears aloft a
torch. She spoke as If she sang. The
woman who had been always a devoted
and cheerful wife became a heroine
and saint.
AS one saw her, one realized for the
first time the full meaning of the
words, These are they which came out
of great trlbulation, and have washed
their robes, and made them white in
the blood Of the Lamb."-Youth's Com
panion.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12

dismounted. Taking the how, +,
one Of his, he said. Aanoh
MY lad, owe to You tho 10.
OF my sons. Harry told ma 49, ~ one
saved him from death when ~" you
snake bit him" lattle-
Font felt uneasy, and rested a..
one foot and then on the other ''' on
I'VE have come to thank Won =,
gentleman continued, "and also One
ward you" 'O 70 re-
lie put his hand into his poch.t 49,,
drew out a pocketbook. This auu
much for Font, and he raised bis ho 'Oo
in protest: '' uahd
NO no." he said, 81 don't want -.
reward; l don't deserve anv" - 'Hy
why, my lad, you certainly 4. :.
you saved my sons life" the gentlor,.
said O"iah
"but-" Then Font heslt.ted or.
smile crept over his face. He glsnons
from one face to another.
But what, my lad? Go on with wb,.
you mad to say"
Il didn't save his life becsusA-ho
cause.-the snake was not r...,.
snake; 1t was only a common ground
snake, and not poisonous"
Then why did you deceive ~.
boys| cried the father, sternlv. "you
frightened them nearly to deotb ona
Harry has been in bed two DAVIS Wbot
do you mean by itT
Font trembled before the angry ava.
OF his questloner, but suddenly Harry
and Bob burst into a roar Of louubto.
Ihey had sense and fairness enorcb
to see the ludicrous side Of the whole
affair. They had tried to bulldoze tbo
little fellow and he had deftly turned
the tables on them.
II say, father, don't scold him. Har.
ry finally said. "IIe deserves the 70.
ward, too. We got only what we do.
served"
Font was touched by the boys frank.
ness
I'm sorry he said, "but was
angry at the way you spoke to meo
Then Frightening up: IF you'll come
with me, III show you all the snakes
in the swamp, and tell you how to
know the bad from the good ones."-
Chicago News.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
SIAPS DECK
L Ook ING Act -

Ay. tear her tattered ensign DOWN.
Long has it waved on high,
And many an eye has danced to see
That banner in the sky.
Beneath it rung the battle shout
And burst the lannon's roar;
The meteor of the oceans air
Shall sweep the clouds no more.
o better that her shattered hulk
Should sink beneath the wave :!
Her thunders shook the mighty deep,
And there should be her grave.
Nail to her mast her holy flag,
Set every thrcadbare sail,
And give her to the god Of storms
The lightning and the gale.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12

Every step of inward progress makes
us worth more 30 the world and to ey.
cry cause with which We may be iden-
tilted. The road to influence Is simply
the highway of duty and loyalty. Let
one press nearer TO Christ and oDen
his nature moro widely to admit the
energy Of Christ, and, whether he
knows it or not-it Is better, perhaps,
II he does not know the will GER.
tainly be growing in power for God
with men, and for men with Cod
Stalker.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
THE REAL SPY.

~~-O~-~~~~-N~~


Recently. In Coopertown, N. Y, was
held a weeks centennial literary cele-
bratton in honor of James Fenlmore
Cooper. To those who hold the authors
works In beloved memory the follow
| Ing account of one Of his characters
may prove interesting The description
Is taken from an article by Mr. Mil
Ter, entitled "A Spy Of the Neutral
Ground" published in the New England
| Magazine.
The chief interest Of the Spy" cen
ters about the figure Of Harvey Birch,
who plays his part in the book as one
Of the prominent spies Of the Revolu-
ton.
At the time the novel was published,
in 1921, there was much speculation In
regard to this hero, and to this day
the world at large regards Birch as n
creature Of pure fiction. The character
however, was taken from the living
fact
Enoch Crosby was born in a Massa-
chusetts village in 1850. Soon after
his birth his family removed to Carmel.
n. Y, where the boy grew up to be q
cordwalner, or shoemaker. He was a
pronounced Wing, and when the Revo-
luton began, took active service
Westchester County, n. Y, was call
ed The Neutral Ground" as it lay be-
tween the opposing armies, 1t was a
region Of disorder, ravaged by rene
gades and refugees who laid waste the
land. AS Cooper makes one Of his
characters say, The law Of the Neutral
Ground is the law Of the strongest" 1t
was to capture n party Of such marau-
ders that Pauldlng, Williams and Van
Wart were lurking when they surprised
Andre.
Enoch Crosby, an intelligent reti-
cent young man of p, was crossing this
tract at one time when he met a man
who took him for n Tory, and invited
him to his house, where was gathered
a company Of royalists.
The cordwainer remained until he
had possession OF a store Of Tory Sc
crets. Then he made his way to White
Plains, where he told his story to John
jay, who at that time was member
Of the Committee OF Safety. This was
the beginning of Crosby's career as
spy.
Finding that the young man had Fpe-
cial aptitude for the service, Washing
ton advanced him, until he became one
Of the most important agents in secret
work. He led a life Of sacrifice and
danger, and from the various parts he
had to play without explanation, was
distrusted by his friends When the
war was over, John Jay asked Con
gress for mn appropriation In recogni-
ton Of Crosby's valuable services. This
was granted, but to Jays establishment,
Crosby refused to accept 1t.
1T was not for gold l served my
country" he said. The country has
need of all its means. l can gain a
livelihood In various ways"
Enoch Crosby lived the rest Of his
| days In Carmel, where he became one
Of the leading men OF the town. In
! 1897 he visited New York City. Coon
er's romance of the Spy" was then AL
| ing the theater, and the old patriot
went to see the play. He was recog.
nlzed introduced to the audience as the
real spy, and received tremendous
! ovation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12

Nearly a half century ago ii was pro
posed at Boston to break up the United
States frigate Constitution, popularity
known to history as "Old Ironsides,"
the famous frigate of the war Of 1912,
but to-day the grand old battleshp may
be seen in all it's 0 FINAL glory In the
navy yard at Charleston.
When the proposition was made, a
patriotic wave of feeling saved the
frigate from destruction, when Oliver
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
WOULD HAVE sWEDEs RETURN
Effort Made by King Oscar TO Get
EmfGrnn1n Back Home

Effort Made by King Oscar TO Get
Emigrnntn Back Home.
An effort Is under way by the Swed.
ish government to effect the return TO
their fatherland Of the hundreds Of
thousands Of Swedes who have emigrat.
ell to America aad by discovering the
cause7 If emigration in individual cases
to prevent it in future. Swedish edl.
tors and pastors have received a re-
guest to cooperate in this work.
The request is in the form Of A cir
cular from an "emigration committee"
Of 100 prominent Swedes, with head.
quarters at Stockholm, asking them to
ascertain from as many Swedish read.
ers and parishioners as possible:
The chief causes of his emigration
from Sweden.
His present condition and earning
power.
Whether he is employed in agrcul-
tural, mechanical or other pursuits, or
as an unskilled laborer.
When and how often he has visited
Sweden, his family connections in Swe-
den and in the United States, and in
what trades he has been employed In
this country.
Editors of Swedish newspapers are
asked by the royal Swedish statistical
department to publish this request for
information at intervals and to send
all data to the Royal Swedish consul
late, II State street, New York City,
before Oct. /.
The circular says In part:
"The committee believes the prnci-
pal causes for emigration from Sweden
are tho lack OF sufficient opportunity
FOR work, and the difficulty Of reaching
n position OF independence, and the
consequent difficulties placed in the way
Of marriage and the establishment of
home.
1T Is for the purpose Of removing
these obstacles and Of improving condl-
tons In Sweden that the emigration
investigation committee has been or
ganlzed."
Minister Lagerkrantz, the Swedish
representative was charged to open
bureau in the United States through
which Swedish-American desiring 10
return might secure information as 10
the conditions in his trade in Sweden
and the probabilities OF his prosper
ing there. Consul Ekman, who died IT,
Gently in Sweden, left 100000 crowns
($11G,OOO) to the bureau which Mr'
Lagerkrantz is to establish.
Sweden is said to desire particularly
the return OF skilled mechanics Oh
which there Is a great scarcity IN oWe
den, owing to the better opportunltles
for hlgh-grade workmen in the Uhileu
States Manufacturing towns WHICH
fifteen years ago were prosperous con'
munities are said now to be almost ue-
populated because of the heavy emigr%
ton to America.
The bureau which is to be estaDhsn'
ed In the United States will, 1t Is saiu'
be provided with enough funds 10 do
slst mechanics unable to pay their o""
way back to Sweden.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12

"All right. III get 1t soon, and then
cure you"
Font suddenly disappeared in the
swamp. and the two frightened boys
gazed mutely at his retreating figure.
They were miles away from the Flor
Ida hotel, where their parents wero
passing the winter, and no doctor could
be found nearer. There seemed no 9th.
or way than TO trust to Fonts knowI-
edge Of rattlesnake-b
But the little fellow as gone 50 LONG
| that the boys began to fear that he had
fooled them. They were on the point OF
despair when he pushed through the
swamp thicket again, carrying some
leaves and roots in his hands.
This will cure snake-bite," he said,
at IS an old Indian cure. Rub the
leaves on the sore and chew the roots"
Font handed the frightened boy scv-
eral pieces OF root, which he began 70
chew eagerly. Meanwhile Font rubbed
the wound vigorously with the leaves.
green slime seemed to exude from
the leaves, as he rubbed and when this
was smeared over the whole hand he
smiled with satisfaction.
The roots that the sufferer WAS
forced to chew were bitter. and H..
made many wry face as he swallowed
the juice. Finally he asked: How
long must chew them?"
"Till the swelling goes down." re-
piled Font, with a serious air.
For half an hour the trio stood
watching results. The two frightened
city boys hardly dared look at anything
except the swollen arm, which was now
actually growing smaller
"See, the swelling Is going down."
said Bob.
Yes" gasped Harry, "but can't
stand this much longer It's making
me sick"
a deathly palor spread over his face
and Font looked up with concern. Then
he said quietly:
Maybe that viii do now. The swell
ing has gone down some"
With an expression Of Intense relief
Harry took the roots out of his mouth
and tried to look happy. But he was
far from feeling exuItant even though
he knew that his life had been saved.
DO you think there Is any danger
nowT he asked apprenensively.
Not II you go right home and stay
In bed two days" said Font. "You
mustn't get mp and 60 around. Two
days In bed, the Indians say, and then
the poison will go away"
With this advice carefully cherished
in their minds, Harry and Bob parted
from the little fellow; but not until
after they had inquired where he lived.
When the two boys were out of sight.
Font threw himself on the grass and
rolled around In paroxyans OF laugh
ter.
Three days later three horsemen
drew rein before the loghouse Of Fonts
father, nesting snugly in beautiful
orange grove. The boy, from his hiding
place in the grove, recognized Bob and
Harry, and the man accompanying
them he took to be their father.
Font came out when the riders shout
cd to attract somebody's attention. I'M
medlately the two boys shouted:
"There he II now! That's the boy %
The gentleman rode I'D to Font and
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
First Principle. of Holiness,

1t Is fatal mistake to suppose that
we cannot be holy except on the con-
altion Of situation and circumstances
IN lie such as shall suit ourselves
II is one Of the first principles Of boI,.
ness 10 leave our times and our places
our going out and our coming in. orr
"suea and our goodly heritage entire
" WIN the Lord Here, o Lord. hast
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12

O, help us, Jesus, TO conform
Our spirits, thoughts and life to Thine
Beyond this earthly strife and storm.
O, make Thy star Of love to shine
When we are sinking In the brine
OF doubt and care-O, come that we
AS Peter did, may safe resign
Our sinking helplessnes4 to Thea
C. d. Halpins.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-12
Look on tho Bright side.

Look on the bright side Of all things
Believe that the best offering that you
can make God Is to appreciate to the
full what He sends Of good, and bear
what He allows Of evil, like a child
who believes In all his fathers deal
iHgs with 1t, whether he understands
them or not