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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTES.

During the last week four people
have bought membership cards to the
library making 165 members of the
library association.
During the month commencing with
May 18th 1907 up to June 18th 1907,
345 books were taken from the library
The library has sent for q new system
of let out books, which is known as
the borrowers system. This system of
charging will be great improvement
on the old, both to the librarian and
to the borrowers.
Those anxious to read the book
known as "The Millionaire Baby" stop
il, as it has just been donated.
All those wishing particular book
or books placed in the library will
please leave the list with the librarian
as new lot of books will soon be sent
for.
MABEL OsMoTHERLY,
Librarian.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
..Bess'' of the Black Hills.

Bess of the Black Hills was present
ed by home talent on Monday night to
a fair sized and particularly apprecia-
tive audience. To say that the perform
ance was success would be stating
the case mildly for any who witnessed
the performance could not but be as
tonished that so much dramatic talent
could be found in Hot Springs. The
performance assuredly ranked we'll up
with the average of the performances
which have been witnessed here this
season.
The most prominent part in the bill,
that of Ethel Wayne, the fugitive wife,
was assigned to Miss Emma Oak. 1t is
an intensely dramatic and emotional
part. Very difficult to play but was
very capably protrayed in her hands
In sBess' Miss Alta Potts found 9
part suited to her personality. The
result, a very clever, romping, fun
loving child of the mountains. Miss
Osmotherly played the old mountain
character Jerusla Boggs, very cleveI5
assuming the age and rabianess OF the
character skillfully Paul Richer -
Jack Mason, the leading man character
was entirely satisfactory, doing th'
emotional scenes particularly we'll
Guy Goddard as the deep dyed william
also did good work as did Thos. East
man in the very difficult part of Bexby
the tippling lawyer. Tom Flynn an'
Mark Wayne two smaller parts wer
very capably played by Thos. Volil
and Roy Eastman respectively.
Mr.. S. Il. Leaning formerly with tn
Sanford Dodge Co, played his par
as Alex Fairfax very we'll. The pei
formance was without question tn
best local talent affair in Hot Spring
in recent wears
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
VIOLENT RAIN STORM.
Black Hills Visited by Most Terrific
Rain Last Week.


Last Wednesday night the Black
Hills region, from Rapid City north to
Lead and Deadwood, was visited by
most devastating rain storm. For
about an hour the downpour was
simply frightful, water falling to a
depth that flooded everything in few
moments, the level ground having
several inches of water and all ravines
and canyons being roaring rivers.
A woman aud two children we're
drowned near Piedmont and boy near
Rapid City-and it is surprising that
the loss of life was not greater. The
railroads we're greatly damaged, the
Northwestern having several miles OF
track washed away and the Burlin gton
had several bridges carried out. The
latter had its traffic restored Saturday
and the former Sunday The stories
of floods in tie Hills by old timers are
said to be tame with this QUE. There
are thrilling accounts from all over the
flooded district that would fill columns
of newspaper space.
The Rapid City Mystic railroad was
damaged to such an extent that it will
probably take months to repair it.
The new roads east of Rapid we're also
considerably damaged, which will pro-
long the delay of traffic across the
state q week or two longer
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would doubtless be made a regimental

1OCC.
The needs for which these forts we're
established has been done away with.
Indians have been subdued, and are
now helping subdue the soil. The time
of bad Indians, and white men just as
bad, has gone by, and men of this part
of the west instead of going about with
rifle in hand are engaged in farming
scientifically until now land that was
once considered worthless is becoming
valuable; what were considered OBJ
stacles are being overcome and made
useful; water that was going to waste
and doing damage is being conserved
and saved and forests that we're being
barred and wasted are being preserved
largely through the head Of the ad-
ministration who is thoroughly west.
erner-more so than he is New York
er-and who has been advocating his
advanced ideas relative to irrigation
and forest preservation even at the
risk of losing his popularity with some.
Secretary Taft congratulated the
country upon having had such an ad.
ministration and paid glowing tribute
to Roosevelt.
A number of people met the Secre-
tary as he decended from the platform
and proceeded to the train which was
waiting close by, and amid the applause
and cheers of the large crowd the visit.
ors took their departure for Ft. Meade
intending to make stop of thirty
minutes at Rapid City.
Secretary has very pleasing manner
and address and was most cordial and
happy in greeting all who could reach
him. He referred to ex-Copgressman
Martin, whom he knew was so much
interested in Hot Springs, and who was
largely instrumental in getting the
Secretary to stop here, as the very able
and successful man who had made such
an excellent record in congress and to
whom large credit was due for obtain
ing the National Sanitarium.
The occasion, though of very short
duration, was greatly appreciated and
enjoyed by all, and the large number
present spoke we'll for the patriotic
spirit of our citizens.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
SECRETARY TAFTs VISIT.
Monday Morning Hot Springs Was
Honored by His Presence.

dOnOfed Dy HIS PRESENCE.
According to schedule Secretary of
War Taft and party arrived in Hot
Springs last Monday morning, and re-
mained for nearly an hour. With the
distinguished cabinet member there
we're Gen. Bell, chief of staff, and his
wife; Capt. Wright, aid to Gen. Bell;
Senators Kittredge and Gamble, Gov.
Crawford, Ex-Congressman Martin,
Mr.. Meschler, secretary to MT. Taft;
and Mr.. Dunn, representing Golfers
Weekly.
The business men had hurriedly but
tastefully decorated their places of
business, stand for speaking had
been built in front of the Evans and
decorated with national colors, and
the city indeed looked attractive, and
was attractive to the big secretary of
war.
The National Sanitarium teams were
in waiting at Union depot, where Gov.
Jennings met the party and they were
at once driven to the National Sanitar-
ium, where Secretary Taft was quickly
shown through the administration
building, one ward, and encircled the
arcade. The officers, guards, nurses
and all we're at their posts of duty and
everything looked good to the Secretary
at least he was prolific in comment
ing upon the architecture, the work
manship, the neatness of everything,
and particularly the magnificent loca-
ton, the grandeur of the surrounding 6
landscape.
The Sanitarium baud was at the top
of the driveway to the grounds dis
coursing lively National airs as the
distinguished visitor and party ap-
proched the grounds, and during the
visit at the buildings.
Upon the arrival of the party in the
rotunda of the administration build
ing Gov. Jennings and wife presented
Secretary Taft with beautiful Hot
Springs souvenir spoon, which was
accepted with few appreciative words.
The party quickly returned to the
speaking stand where EX-Congressman
Martin in few appropriate remarks
} introduced Secretary Taft.
: With a smile that pleases. the dis
tinguished and popular Secretary Of
War, who is being so strongly urged
: as candidate for the presidency by
President Roosevelt, declared AT once
that he wished he might linger at this
lovely spot for two or three days, fol
he felt sure he might soon oispel th'
8 severe cold he had-'this air certainl y
doesn't brook such colds" declared
g the speaker
= II never have seen building so ad
. mirably adapted for the purpo
ses for which it is intended
!, so beautifully adapted to charm
: ing and picturesque landscape
so admirable in its architecture ant
construction, as the great Sanitariun
on the hill which have just visited
:. which is something of recognition o
great nation-devoted to the use AM
memory of those who sacrificed all t
save the nation With such healin
= waters, picturesque surroundings an
delightful climate any body would a
most be justified in having an attac
of rheumatism for short time"
s was great pleasure to come here, sal
d the secretary, and to have the compan
of Gov. Crawford and the two senator
from South Dakota-a state that d.
=, serves so much and has really receive
>. SO little. Ft. Meade, which was princiI
ally his objective point of visit, he sal
4
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
His Ignorance.

Minister-Now, my beloved hearers,
next Sabbath evening shall begin my
special series of sermons on Pharaoh
of Ancient Egypt" Gambler In the
Congregation (whispering to friend)-
Well, wouldn't it fade ye to know the
game dated back that far?-Chicago
News
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
PROGRAM.

FIRST DAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3rd.
Morning:-Band concert and parade
of floats at 1880.
Afternoon:-Band concert at 200 p. m.
Base ball game between Custer and
Hot Springs at 400 p. m.
Evening:-Band concert in park
Bowery dance at skating rink from
500 to ll:30 p. N.
SECOND DAY, THURSDAY, JULY 4th.
Morning:-Band concert at 500 o'clock
a. m.
Speaking at 500 o'clock a. NJ
Foot race at l0:30 a. IN First prize
SO. Second prize $500.
Boys foot race. FIRST prize $500.
Second prize 500
Girls foot race. First prize $500.
Second prize $500
Sack race. First prize $500 Second
prize 52 90.
Kids Egg race. First prize $500
Second prize 5l0O.
Tug of war. Purse $500.
Afternoon. Band concert at 1:3O
Base ball game, Custer VS. Hot Springs
at 2:30 p m.
Horse race at 400 Purse s75. $50
first horse; s25, second horse.
Pony race. Purse s25. SIS, frs,
pony; $40, second pony.
Evening:-Grand display OF fire works
band concert and dance at bowery.
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and get pair Of Or. A. Reeds CUSHIO
m
Fourth of July Celebration.


Tuesday afternoon meeting of the
business men of Hot Springs was held
at the Evans Hotel for the purpose of
deciding whether the people of our
city would have the privilege of en-
joying Fourth of July celebration at
home or not
A committee had gone among the
business men of the city and had Sc
cured pledge of sufficient amount to
cover all expenses and after discus
sion of the various phases Of the ques.
tion it was decided that we would have
a two day celebration, on the third and
fourth. The various committees offer
the best celebration Hot Springs
people have ever seen. They ask that
the people give their hearty co.opera-
ton and make the success of their
plans assured.
A. c. Forney was elected president
and he appointed the following COM
mittees:
Ways and means, concessions and
fire works
G. F. Sage. chairman,
Emil HargeAs.
| \ G Forney-
Racing and contests:
G. S. Eastman, chairman.
Harry Bailey.
S. G. Evans.
Rowery, music and speaking
j. f Parks, chairman.
j. q. Hummel.
Base ball:
M. Block, chairman.
b. r. Juckett.
Advertising and printing:
G. B. Millham, chairman.
G. D. Horras
j. A, Stanley.
The following program was arranged
and now the members ask you again
to show your appreciation of their
efforts and boost and yell for all you
are worth:
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
Ladies!

Special preparations are made for
your pleasure and comfort in the
MAMMOTH SPRINGS PLUNGE. The Wat
Err is WARM, and children's plunge with
cement bottom is made for the little
folks. Ladies can leave their children
and their neighbors children safely in
the shallow water at the childs plunge,
while they enjoy the freedom of the
arger bath.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
CARNEY COAL.

The best coal for all kinds of use.
It comes in lump, egg and nut sizes
$3.50 per ton delivered in town. Sold
by The Silkenson Lumber Co. Phone11.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
Huo Their. Deiusions.

1T is the nature Of women to be
delusion to men," growled the old
cynic.
'Yes," merrily replied the young en-
thusiast, "and it is tie nature of men
to hug their delusions. Baltimore
American.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-06-21
Lot For Sale.

Lot II, Blk. Is, Minnekahts Add,
S135. cash or terms. Perfect title.
Submit offers. ]. P. Hymer, 813-17th
ST.. Denver, Colo.
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Estray Notice.

Notice il hereby given that j. r.
Tra;y has estrayetl before me he nn-
,lersigned authority one red and peel
ed heller, about three years OLD. no
marks or brands. n appraised by W. L.
Johnson and j. W. Birkham 10 i*
worth the sum uf SIP. The owner
of an me IN notified To come forward
prove property and pay COSTS or the
heifpr will I've sold ut the residence u
]. +. Tracy In ward two. Grant par
ish. La, on Saturday, Nov. 81, 1871
AT $50 Il. m. to the last and highest
n.va. G. u. ROBINSON.
IP Ward 2. Grant Ph. La.
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WOMAN AND THE CHECK.
She Thought II Was Bill That HAD
to BE Paid.

A woman stepped up to the win
dow of the paying teller In Denver
bank and pushed check through the
grating. It was for four dollars.
Put your name on the Dack'
please" said the teller.
She did so.
us this your name?" he asked.
The woman sighed. yes" she re-
piled, that's my name. 1t calls for
four dollars, doesn't it,"
TT does" said the teller.
While the man in the cage was
looking the check over the woman
fumbled in her hand bag and then
placed a five-dollar bill before him.
Take it out Of this, please" she
said. 1T seems to me I'll never get
through paying bills"
For a. moment the teller was puz
died. Then he realized that the WON
an didn't understand the check. "Yot
dor't have to pay me-" he said: :"
have to pay you four dollars
He pushed back her fve-dollar bill
and gave her four dollars in silver
The woman was very much surprised
You have to pay me?" she said
why, thought it was q bill and
had to Fay It." &
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Well Equipped.

The morning after the wreck OF the
fast trains running between New
York and Chicago. an old farmer was
standing on the bank Of the river
into which the train had plunged.
intently watching the water.
A stranger approached, and natu-
rally the conversation reverted to
the wreSk and the fortunate escape OF
all the passengers.
1T was the costliest train In the
world" informed the stranger.
"Yes," grunted the other. still
watching the stream.
"And also the best equipped" the
newcomer continued.
mo doubt about It." assented the
old farmer. I've fished a dozen bot
ties out of the water already.
er's Weekly.
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adv Moody a. Governor.

Lady Deborah Moody Of Gravesend
was the only English person of quail
ity who settled in the old Dutch COZ
ony. She had fed from England to
find religious liberty and she left Mas
sachusetts for the same reason. In
the wilds Of Gravesend. surrounded BY
her great farm and by the best library
then on the American continent, she
contentedly lived her lonely life. The
little colony at Gravesend. always fuss
ing with Gov. Stuyvesant, refused e
let him appoint its authorities, Tn
governor thereupon turned his appoint
i've power over to Lady Moody. and sc
popular was she with both sides tina
this proved satisfactory all around
Lady Moody used Coney island to paa
ture her cows on.
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Mv.terle, Of Feminine Attire.

The toilet of woman never. even IL
its most obvious details, comes within
the understanding of man. He may
admire, appreciate, or adore won-
ans dress, but he never for a moment
understands 1t. Few, indeed. are the
mysteries which this age OF adver-
tisement has left to us, but the time
happily is not yet when the ordinary
plain man can gauge fine distinctions
of chiffon or crepe de chine.-Vanity
Fair.
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n,noer In Associations.


whatsoever associates with the
wicked, although he may not imbibe
their principle, will be accused OF fol-
lowing their ways; In like manner. a.
II a person should go to tavern
with intention to say his prayers. 1t
would only be imagined that he went
there to drink wine. You have stig'
matized yourself with the character
of ignorance. from having associated
with the ignorant. / asked . wise
man to tell me maxim, He replied
Associate not with the ignorant, fo'
II you. are a man Of judgment. yos
will thereby become an ass; and
you are ignorant you will increas'
your stupidity."-By Musle MuddeeI
Sheik Saadi. from the Persian.
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GOT EVEN WITH NE.cHsoRs.
Wealthy Mans Revenge Was Cosby
But Il Was Thorough.

A funny story is told of a certain
wealthy tradesman who, on retrins-
from business, erected q mansion IL
an aristocratic neighborhood, and VINO
with his family commenced to cuitl-
vate social relationship with tnelf
Unfortunately for their ambitions
the heightened people OF the LOCALITY
proved to have the usual prejudice
against trade, and showed themselves
so very exclusive that after series
of snubs the newcomers could endure
1t no longer, and determined to dis
pose of their residence and quit the
neighborhood.
But the bafiied tradesman did nor
propose to go without leaving some
mark of his resentment, and nuee
notice board erected at his gate sent
a thrill of horror through the veins OF
all the blue-blooded residents In the
peighborhood. 1t bore the words:
This desirable residence to be re,
or sold. Suitable for fever hospita
or high-class laundry" !
Ultimately, so the story runs, I'M
place was sold at a sacrifice, the own
err cheerfully foregoing a large POI
ton of its value on condition that tn
house should be exclusively used as
lunatic asylum! 1t has been OH
ter pill to the tradesman's iorme
neighbors.
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The expenditure on poor reiief 10
nndon is now 44,000,O00 year.
During the year ended March 20 lsV4:
the sums expended BY the boards OF
guardians in London (excluyive o. ex-
nendituress out 81 l66ni) anibuhted to
more than. E4.50o. 900. of which near
" es.soo, 900 was derived from ne
rates.
The cost Of maintenance OF indoor
manners in London per head OF the
nonulation was IN 1906. according Y
the latest oflicial returns. more tha'
three times the cost per head through
out the rest OF England and WaleA
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Notice IA hereby given that In compliance with
the provisions OF the act OF Congress- OF June 3
s7s entitled IAN act for the sale Of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon; Nevada: ano
pnbIic land Statss by act Of August 4. 1889.
JOHN W. TARTER.
Of Colfax, La. county Of Grant state tor Tern.
ritoryl Of Louisiana, has this day filed In this
once his sworp statement No. 1lS2, for the pur-
chase of the 3 hf Of NV or Of Sec. L. In Township
No n. Range No. w. La. Mer.. and viii ones
proof to show that the fand sought 10 more vas
ble Tor ts timber or stone than for agricuitur
II purposes, and to establisbh his claim to said
land before Clerk OF Court at Colfax. La. on tues
day the 31st day of December, 1897.
He names "a Witnesses d. W. smith. John
Gates. ]. r. smith, Wash Lowell. all Of Blac1
Greek. Louisiaha.
Any and all persons claiming Adversely tn
above described lands are requested 70 ME tnel
necember 1891. WALTER L. COHEN.
rct1o Register.
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UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
New Orleans. La, Oct IL. lSO1.
Notice is hereby given that IN compliance with
the provisions Of the net OF Congress- o. june y.
1878, entitled IAN art for the sale Of timber lands
in the states Of California. Oregon. Nevada: ana
Washington Territory." as extended to All the
Public Land states by act of August Z, lSsz
EDWIN B. GRAY.
of Coliax, County Of Grant, State Cor Territory
Of Louisiana, has this day fled In this office MS
svorn statement No. 1908. for the purchase OF
the sw or Of sw or Of Sec. T. In Township NO. y,
Range No. 3w, La. Mer.. and will oner proof to
show that the land sought IL more valuable TOT
its timber or stone than for agricultural p9rpos,
e. and to establish his claim to said lana ne'ore
Clerk of Court, at Colfax, La, ON Monday tne
sOth day of December 1907.
he names a. witnesses: Henry Denton. John
r. Kelsoe, william Cheletts. Lorenzo boodrys "a
Of Colfax. La
ANY and all person claiming Adversely ths
aboy e-descrfbed lands requested to f!e theil
necember 1907 WALTER l.. COHEN,
ortIs Register
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Mo More PloddIna.

Specifically is the bane OF the
day, and, backed up, as it so often Is.
by colossal self-esteem and forward
ness, 1t adds a formidable contingent
to the must-get-on-classes OF people
No one wants to plod nowadays; the
getting on must be rapid. and In try
ing to attain money without having
to work for 1t, falsehood, dishonesty
and heartlessness creep int. P.s
Weekly.
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IS REWARD.

Estrayesi ar stolen. bay mare:
a,u,ut nine years did. foretop cut on
,.,,,s... little white In the face. giving
), vrnyjsh appearance. left my place
nj New Veesia, October25th, and was
seen at Aloha the same day. Inc
mare was raised 10y Mr.. j. n. Fletcher.
will pay reward of 20 Tor tne r.
turn of the mare to me at New verua'
or for informa ton leading to ner re-
covery. MRS. MARY BOWERS.
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Arose Early 70 Write.

; During the time when suspicion
pointed strongly to Sir Walter Scott
as the author Of the Waverly novels
the closest watchfulness Of his guests
at Abobtsford failed to detect signs OF
literary activity on their hosts part,
the reason being that his pen had al
ways completed its daily labors by
the time the amateur detectives had
arisen from their beds.
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Town Taxes Due.

Notice IN hereby given that taxes
ON property IN Colfax. La. are dns
for 1907. and II not paid ny Jun. -
1908. will become delinquent. lux,
PAYERS will please pay promptly anu
save themselves costs.
Colfax, La, Oct. "a. l9OI:
G.. II. SMITH,
Tax Collector and Town Marsh;u.
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Stray Hog.

Notice IL hereby given that ! nave ~
my possession one white ana oacN
SOW marked underbit In right ear;
smooth crop and split In lett eur, ana
unless the OWNER comes IorwaTu
and proves property In thirty days
from this noticeI will proceed TO aI,-
prOpriate her to my own useior ieen-
ing and caring for animal.
BUTLER MCKINNEY,
novQ5t Colfax. La.
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Notice of Final Five Year Proof

October II, 1907.
Notice lie hereby given that
- MARY Z. JAMES,
widow OF Geo. W James. deceased OF Co'iax. La >.
10 "r nrs,os In support of his claim, viz: Home
stead entry No. s5.les made Nov. 8. 1892 for the
southeast quarter OF northwest quarter; section
30 township north. range west La. Mer. ana =,
Cont at colfax La. on November 2S, 1876.
She names the following witnesses 70 prove nls
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF tns
land Wig: w. B. Richardson, w. v. Martin, o.
cnisar la and John james. Crawford James %
Morris La WALTER l.. COHEN.
LA Register.