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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
SUSPICIOUS BIRDS.
Easy to Make sParrews Show Their
Fear Of Trap.

easy to Make sParrows Show Thsif
Fear Of . Trap.
One winter day made an expert
ment with sparrows to see exactly how
FAR their natural suspicion would hold
out against hunger. ! had often no.
ticed that IL one put a little bit Of
string, large button or any strange
object among breadcrumbs the spar
rows would not touch the bread. They
feared trap. Starlings are less sus-
picious In this way. Ii they care
about the bread at all, they are more
trustful and do not make any fuss
about some small foreign object. But
I thought hard weather might make all
the difference even to sparrows.
So put long piece OF apple peel
among the bread. 1t looked quite good
to eat, but might be taken by a very
suspicious bird for something of the
nature OF string or tape, which spar
rows seem to regard with particular
distrusl. Can they regard it as an
emblem of captivity? Directly the
bread was thrown on the ground about
fifty sparrows perched in tree above
it They looked at it very glumly, and
not one ventured to come down. GEN
orally they would be devOuring the
bread within a few seconds. For lit
tie over three hours crowd Of spar
rows watched the bread with the ter
rible piece of apple peel lying among
1t, but it remained untouched. Then
one sparrow made up his mind to take
the risk. He was soon followed by all
the others. In twenty minutes the
bread was gone. But they had wasted
over three rs--St. James Gazette.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
Quick Action.

The quickest action ever noted by .
Cincinnati newspaper writer was Illus
trated when he reported murder case
In which one Of tile witnesses was a
negro porter In the hotel that was the
scene OF the killing. The negro was
asked how many shots he heard. Two
shots. sliil' he replied How far
apart were they7. |" Bout like dissa.
way" explained the negro. clapping
bis hands twice with an interval OF
about 4 second between. where
were you whedr the first shot was
fredg' Shining gemman's shoes in
duh basement Of duh hotel Where
were you when the second shot was
fired?" "Ah was a-passin dab Big
Fo' depot
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18

Boys are fond Of measuring arms
with the tape. Let them also emulate
each other in regard to chest measure
ments. II any one desires to test this
exercise he should take his chest meas
urement before he commences practices
and compare it with another taken ATT
er weeks trial. There will bo q
marked increase.
Hold head up, shoulders back and
chest out. initiate the lungs slowly
through the nose until they are brim.
full. hold until you have counted ten
without opening your lips and exhall
quickly till your lungs are AZ nearly
empty Of the bad air as 1t IL possible
to get them. Repeat the same exercise,
trying to hold the lungs full while
counting twenty. Try it again and see
il you can hold your breath for half q
minute. Finish with three or four
deep, long drawn Inspirations.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
The Game Of Partners.

The players divide themselves into
ladies' and gentlemen. Ii the ladies
predominant some Of them must i'm.
personate gentlemen, and vice versa.
The gentlemen then proceed to choose
lady partners. One Of the players ID
chosen as questioner. The fun con-
sists In the question being put to the
lady and the gentleman answering for
her DO you like your partnerY' the
lady is asked, and the gentleman may
reply. Yes, l adore him. Whatever
the answer is, the lady. IL forbidden to
deny It, If she does or II she answers
for herself she must pay q forfeit.
But retaliation comes, for when all the
ladies have been questioned the gen
tlemen's turn arrives, and the ladies
answer for their partners. what II
your favorite occupation r. the question
may be, and the lady may answer,
Making mud pies" or Curling my
hair" or anything ridiculous she can
think Of
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18

Ioprove unquestionabl and beyond anv a.,.
snat Catarrh OF the nose and throat can be- c"r
am furnishing patients through druggists ' s
free Trial Boxes OF DR.. Shops CatsrrS' small
LOO this because am so certain, that Dr. Sbeos
CAtarrh Cure win bring actual substantial SopI.s
test Of any article of real genuine merit ky
article must possess true merit else the es ,s
condemn rather than advance it. DR.. SSoo WIZ
Catarrh Cure = : snow white. healing antiseuse;ss
q Soc Such soothing agents as Oil Euea !an
ThymOl. Menthol. etc, are incorporated my p.uA
yelvety, cream like Petrolatum. imported bv ~
throat has extended to the stomach. then h. sna ~,
msans also use internally. Dr. Shoops Restoras,;sa
Stomach distress. lack Of general stra auys.
Dloattns, belching, bliousness, bad taste eta
For uncomplicated catarrh only Of The noss :,
hroat nothing else. however. need be used I l',
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
Th6 poor and the Rich.

Not long ago Loudon preacher In
dnIeed IN little bit Dc sarcasm over 4
small collection. ne did It very neat
" IN preface NJ hi sermon on the
following SUNDAY. Brethren he
said, sour collection last Sunday Was
! very small one. When look 1t this
congregation. say to myself. Where
are NJ POOR But n ! looked Ut the
collection when We counted II sx+
claimed. Where are the richy
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
FOR THE CHILDREN
brother, 4 Am nobbsd.'


A good game for Buys is one tnat
comes from the French and is called
"Frere. on me bat" which translated
means Brother, some one strikes me-
Here we call 1t Brother. am bobbed.
II Is a game and trick combined
and can be played on the green or In
DOORS which is well, for on rainy days
boys want such game. Two boys are
selected as brothers, one Of whom must
know the game. and the other must
never have played 1t before.
The two brothers are blindfolded. and
must stand back to back, but not close
together. The one who does not know
the game is told that one Of the other
players, who all stand around the
brothers in a ring, will hit one Of them
with knotted handkerchief from time
to time. The one who is hit must call
out, Brother, am bobbed," and the
other asks, .sWho bobbed youi" II the
hit one answers correctly, the hitter
takes his place.
Now, this is the trick: AS soon as the
game begins the brother who under
stands the game removes the bandage
from his eyes, and, quickly knotting 1t,
he strikes his brother with it. When he
asks who b0bbed your" he gets the
wrong answer, Of course, and so the
game goes on until the victim begins to
realize that he is being tricked. To
throw him OF the scent the other broth
er must say now and then, Brother. |
am bobbed." The players in the ring
have the fun of the laugh.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
How u Avoid Apossdicifis

M0st Victims of appendicitis are
those who are hahituatly constipated.
Orin0 Lsxative Fruit Syrup .ures
chronic constipation BY stimulating
the liver and novels and restores the
natural action Of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup doss not nauseate
Of gripe and II mild and pleasant TO
take. Refuse substitutes. Pioneer
Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18

When my friends thought ! was
about TO take leave OF this world, on
account OF digestion, nervousness and
general debility writes A. A. Chic
holm, Treadwill, N Y. ''and when IL
looked az u there WAS no he pc left, |
was persuaded to try Electric Ritters,
and I rejoice TO aay that They are cur
ing me. am now doing business again
as OF old, and am still gaining daily >
Best tonic medicine on earth. Guar
anteed BY Union Drug Co., druggists;
SOC.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
Succeeded.

0uLANLACus
The head OF matrimonial combine
glazed at bill from his wife's dress
maker
"When proposed TO you. less than
two years ago. he said, Il was rather,
wild, and you said you considered it
your duty to marry me. for the pur-
pose OF making something Of me. did
You not Z"
Yes, John" answered his wife.
"Well," he continued "your efforts
have not been in vain. You have sue
cecded."
I'm so glad" she said. What have
] made Of you, dear?'
Once more he glazed at the bill,
"A pauper." he replied with a deep
sigh.
Does coffee disagree with yoil? Prob
ably II does.s Then try DIR. Shoop's
Health Coffee. Health Coffee Ia a
clever combination Of parchea cereals
and nuts MOI grain OF real coffee.
remember, In DR.. Shops Health COT.
fee, vel lis flavor and Taste matches
closely old Java and Mocha Coffee. n
your stomach, heart or kidneys can't
stand coffee drinking, try Health Cor-
Zee. tis wEOIes0ma, noarishing and
lis nice even for The Young
est child. Sold by Rinesru Mercan-
tile Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
kusisn Donacarts.

Luc1en Bonaparte was driven ont Of
France BY bis brother Napoleon on ac-
count Of his leaning toward liberty.
After Napoleon had been sent to EIba
there was = reconciliation, and Lucien
90 everything In his power to aid bis
0rofhsr. After Waterloo hs was ex-
pslIsd from France, lived In Italy and
devoted his whole time to antiquarian
ana archaeological researches. He be-
eame I noted author n this line.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18

For Catarrh, let me send on free,
just 70 prove merit. Trial size Box OF
DR.. Shops C4tarrh Remedy. II IL -
snow white, creamy, healing, antiseptIc
balm that gives instant relief 10 Ca
tarrh Of the nose and throat. Make
the free tcst and see. Address Dr..
Shoop, Racine, Wis Large jars so
cents. Sold BY Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18

Az for A1Ien's Foot-Easc, Powder
II makes walking easy. Cures coros,
BuuIons, Ingrowing Nails, Swolien and
Sweating feet. Az all DrugRists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Don't accept any
sample FREE. Addref.,
Allen s. Osmsted, T4eRoy, N. ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18
~ " srhfae Ordsr.

look here complained the
y olranSSr. Stepping Inside the stors
door stlie weighing machine n front
ef your pIace = out " order"
i've Kot nothing 10 40 with that
Z MA me sleepy looking
,6onG man behind The counter.
4 III somebody ought to have.~
hats The matter with II, any.
" Its Wf nst work. dropped penny
1Izko b mt now, ana tho indicator
dIdnst Az around shook TIE M.
\ chine. ma jumped Up and down on
3 "a Platform. and stu II didn't move.
\ I'M ! swinII1e.s
~ took TIE penny al right, dtdnst
sCertsjnIy.' \
I SeIl that's what it,s for. There's
nothing TIE matter with The machine
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18

Minks- The servant question II the
despair Of my wife. Binks- Same here.
Why. mime worries 70 about It she has
the nightmare. Minks-Y You don't tell
met Binks--Fact. Why. almost every
night she wakes me ont Of sound
sleep. screaming Help Help! Heipr
.-Harporp.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18

There are many tOnics In the land.
AZ BY the papers you can see,
But none Of them can equal
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
Pioneer Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-18

6pend 40 much time as you can, with
body and With spirit. In Gods out Of
DOORS vandyks
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28

clpal was weakening and losing ground. Pos
slDiy there was feeling of chivalry in his
breast, for it came into his head that he
ought to do something to save his friend from
the final defeat which threatened him. He
came out from behind the counter, and walk
ed cautiously toward the combatants. On
his. way he stumbled over the iron mace
which Bryan had brought out from his berth.
;, With this implement he might do some
thing to turn the tide of battle. With the
mace in his hand he ran toward his fellow
watchman.
Bryan was quick to notice this new peril,
and before Peach could reach him, he sue
eeeded in planting another right ht-hander on
the left ear of the burglar. This blow fin
ished the battle so far as Lon Blinker was
concerned, for he fell heavily upon the floor.
Bryan was pretty well used up himself;
but he had no difficulty in dodging the blow
Peach aimed at his head with the iron mace.
With single bat over the head, he knocked
the fellow=clerk over; wrested the dangerous
weapon from his hand and threatened to
knock his brains out if he stirred or attempt
ed to get up.
Peach did not move.
Bryan procured quantity of the heavy
twine used in tying up the largest bundles in
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28

ly market men, and employees in hotels and
restaurants, whose calling required them to
be at work at an early hour; but he did not
feel like calling upon any one but police
man, for he was not willing to take any
stranger to the store. At the corner of the
next street he was so fortunate as to find a
patrolman.
As, Bryan approached him, the policeman
saw him reel and thought he had been drink
ing too much. He went up to the boy, and
his battered face was revealed by the gas
light at the corner.
what's the matter, young MANI" de-
manded the policeman, as he laid his hand
upon the shoulder of the early bird
II am about used up" lied Lryan.
Come quick!'
=, And he turned to lead the way back to
the side street
following the young watchman.
Bryan.
Burglars there?' exclaimed the guardian
of the night, beginning to manifest deep
interest in the youth. ''Are they at work
there"
"They are not doing much work Just now
said Bryan, speaking with great effort. "You
want more men,"
just at that moment they met fireman,
iceman stopped him until he could decide
whether further assistance was necessary.
He began to ask questions which the boy
was not in condition to answer.
"They will get out if you wait" said he,
resuming his difficult walk.
The officer asked the fireman to go with
him, and he readily complied. Bryan had
locked the door when he came out, and he
gave the key to the policeman, who was
thus assured that he had not been led on a
FOOLS errand, as he had thought might be
the case.
The door was opened, and. faint as he was,
the faithful watchman insisted that it should
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28
Xov ave not q A@by,
after als.'' ,1~id Aen.

the store, and with some Of this he tied
Peach's arms behind him, and made him last
to iron post.
The young rascal was utterly cowed by
the sharp discipline Bryan had administered,
and he offered no resistance.
Lon Blinker had been only partially stun
ned by the second rap ON the side OF the the
head. He was not insensible, for he was stll
painting and breathing with noisy, cultural
sound He rolled about the A., without
knowing what he was about, or at least with
BRYAN would have been glad to rest him
self for a minute or two; but he felt that ne
had not a moment to lose in securing Lon ls,n
so that he could be found when wanted Inc
ball of twine was strong and turning over
the trembling body of the burglar; he pro
oeeded to lash his arms together, behind him ann
Then he secured his wrists firmly, and hnai1 nal
ly his ankles and his knees When thls hau
be done, he looked like mummy.
Bryan paused to get his wind again and
to contemplate the work he had done.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28

was the cheek sweIled below it. His nose
felt as though it had been twisted a consider
able distance out of place, and there was an
awful ringing in his head. Both of his arms
were very sore from the cutting of the cord.
But in spite of his battered condition, he
was the victor in the hard-fought field, and
at present he was the. master of the situa-
ton.
But something must be done at once, or the
battle might yet be lost.
Morl had shown some signs of returning
consciousness, and he might reanpear in the
store. He did not feel able to hold his own
even against the weaker of the two burglars,
and he must procure assistance without the
loss of time.
He staggered from faintness as he walked
to the back door of the store; but he OBJ
tained drink at the water-cooler on the way,
and this refreshed him a little.
The door was unlocked, and he went out
into the side street
The fresh air was reviving, and he felt
shade better. He tottered to Washington
street.
During the fight, he had heard the clock
strike four. 1t was half an hour earlier than
he had supposed.
There was few people in the street, most
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28

tenant and he took cnarge VI INC iuienei
proceedings as soon as he arrived.
From Bunker, the policeman Bryan had
ooI,ed in Lieutenant Bates obtained knowl-
odae If the situation as far as it had been
learned by the informant
The party went into the private office and
looked at the disabled youth, upon whom
tbe kind-hearted fireman was .zealously be-
s+ov;ng She all the care he could.
81 think this young fellow is badly hurt"
sa;d he when the officers came in "He is
terribly battered, and he must have been in
a hard fight. Some one ought to go for
doctor at once.
The lieutenant thought So too, and he sent
one of the men to call medical assistance
sSHe is only boy" added Mr.. Bates, look
ing at the patient; "but he is a stout, WELL
''The man on the floor is about as badly
battered as this young chap" said Police
man Bunker. "He is completely wound up
in big bundle of cord. l wonder if this boy
had fight with him. If he did, it was very
unequal match"
''There seems to be no one here who can
tell us anything about the burglary" con-
tinued the lieutenant, as he led the way to
the store. 'sWho are the owners of those
valises at the door?
CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28
CHAPTER XVII.

IE fireman had said enough to his
messenger to induce him to make
strong report at the station, and
four officers instead of two were
promptly sent, and they came on
full run. One of them was lieu
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28
CHAPTER XVI.

5 he looked at his fallen enemies, the
professors son could hardly believe
that he had fought and beaten
man who understood the science.
He had often SPARED with soft
gloves with men, SO that it was
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28

not new experience. The mystery was
that he had overcome his opponent.
The young athlete was not vain, and he ad
mitted to himself that he owed the victory
more to the disadvantages under which his
antagonist labored than to his own prowess
Lon was worn out with hard work at the
drill, and discouraged by the illsuccess of
his venture.
As it was, he had made bad work with
Bryan Braslock. He had been hit several
times in the face and in the chest He could
hardly see out of one of his ewes, SO badly
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28

CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-05-21
SCARCITY OF FLOWERS
FOR DECORATION DAY
Appears That 1t viii Be Diff
cult to Secure Them.
DUE TO BACKWARD SPRING.

The members of the C. A. r. and
Woman's Relief Corps. as We'll as
hundreds of other Richmond citizens
are wondering where the flowers are
to come from for decorative purposes
on Decoration day. which is now only
week away Under existing condi-
tons the outdoor flowers cannot pos
sihly bloom within this time. Easter
flowers. which are always in bloom
by MAY 1 have not yet made their
appearance and the roses on the lawns
have not yet begun TO form their flow
ering buds.
Unless the weather should turn
warm suddenly. and remain SO. which
is not probable at this time, all things
point to q comparatively flowerless
Decoration day condition never
known To exist in this city before.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-05-21
IS NOT So EASY TO
CHOOSE VALEDICTOR|Ah
High School Faculty Has a
Problem Presented.
GRADES RUN VERY CLOSE.

Heretofore the high school valedic-
torian has been selected without
trouble but this year the situation will
not be so easily disposed of. At the
teachers meeting Monday evening il
per cent difference in the grades
of two members of the class. This
means that their averages can not be
finally decided before next week when
the last months grades come in. This
will delay matters considerably as the
program should be in theshands of the
printer now.
The seniors held a meeting at noon
to select their class flower and motto
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-05-21
MEDICAL SOCIETY IN
A PLEASANT SURPRISE

The Wayne County Medical society
delightfully."- surprised DR.. John Mott
of Cambridge City, Monday afternoon,
It being the occasion of his seventy
fourth birthday. DR.. Mott has been
longer connected with the society than
any other physician now member
and it was thought fit to celebrate his
birthday The regular sessions of the
society which We're to have been held
June 5, were held Monday in the Cam
bridge City opera house, and after the
meeting had adjourned all the physi-
clans numbering more than forty.
went to the home of DR.. Mott on some
minor pretext. where he found the Ia
BILE laden with good things waiting for
the crowd He was completely sur
prised and delighted. The society pre-
scented him with d beautiful cane.
At the meeting papers were read by
II. r. Allen. Indianapolis: |. T. Brad
ley Abingdon: A. l.. Bramkamp, Rich
mond: j. N Study, Cambridge City; H.
H. Weist, Richmond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-05-21
ENCOURAGING TALK
BY HENRY GEkHETT
President of the May Festi-
val Association, Speaks.
WORK AT SOUTH BEND.

At the rehearsal of the May festival
Monday evening in the coliseum. a
most encouraging talk was given the
members by Henry Gennett, who mas
just returned from South Bend where
he had been invited 10 attend the fes-
tival of that city Mr., Gennett said
that while in South Bend Frederick
Stock, conductor of the Theodore
Thomas orchestra stated that it was
in Richmond they expected TO find the
best chorus and the best work done,
they had so far encountered. South
Bend business men also stated that if
they were not quite up to the standard
set by Richmond in refinement and
culture in their art and music work
they soon hope to be.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-05-21
TALKED ON INSURANCE
Charles E. WheIan Made In
teresting Address.

The address by Charles E. Whelan,
delivered Monday night at the Pythian
Temple for the Modern Woodmen. in
behalf of fraternal insurance. was
largely attended and very interesting.
Mr. Whelan maintained that fraternal
insurance is the only logical kind and
is the greatest insurance to be found
at the present time.
Previous TO the lecture. Prof. Justin
Leroy Harris, assisted by Miss Karolyn
Karl. sang several numbers that were
greatly appreciated.