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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
Plenty of Asphalt.

Asphaltic layers have been found
In Syria near Kferie, village about
25 miles northeast Of the port of Lat.
akia, along the road leading toward
Aleppo, which have been declared by
competent mining engineers to be not
only rich in asphalt, but also prac-
tically inexhaustible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02

THE FATAL GIFT OF BEAUTY.
The novel reader cried
"I'm sick of the beauties of Enid and Fair,
And proud Lady Gwendolen gives me
pain.
Paint me freckle- faced girl with red hair;
Write me novel of plain Mary Jane"
So the novelist wrote.
But the novel read:
Like roses bepowdered with gold was her
face,
A halo of fame-colored tresses had she;
Though duchess, she waived all her rights
to "Your grace"
And said, ,.To my lover. Pm plain
Jeanne Marie"
Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
German Trust.

Negotiations among the German
manufacturers of wall paper have
finally led to the organization of a
trust The seven leading manuiactur-
ers who have already Joined have a
combined annual production of about
$2,620, 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
ECZEMA FOR FlFTY.FlVE YEARS.
Suffered Torments from Birth-In
Frightful Condition-GOt No Help
Until Cuticura Cured Him.

Frightful Condition-GOt No Help
Until Cuticura Cured Him.
Il had an itching, tormenting eczema
ever since came into the world, and am
now a man fifty-fve years old. l tried all
kinds of medicines heard of, but found no
relief. l was truly in frightful condition.
At last broke out all over with red and
white boils, which kept growing until they
were as big as walnuts, causing great pain
and misery, but kept from scratching -
we'll as could. was so run down that
l could hardly do my work. l used Cuu.
cura Soap, Ointment, Resolvent, and Pills
for about eight months, and l can truth.
fully say l am cured. Hale Bordwell, Tip
ton, Ia, AUG. II, 1907"
II cheerfully endorse the above testi'
monial. 1t is the truth. know Mr.. Bord'
well and know the condition he wa In.
Nelson r. Burnett, Upton, Ia"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
A SCHEME.

@To what do you attribute your
Buccess?"
"To taking people at their word"
answered the Polonius with chin
whiskers.- @Take a man at his word
nowadays and it surprises him so that
he never fails to live up to it,
Houston Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
WOMEN IN POLITICS

"Mrs. Wardheel is making trouble
for the organization"
"As to how?"
Declares she'll wear no bosses
collarette. ."-Washington Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
IT IS.

@The vaudeville people seem to
think the old jokes go best"
That's mighty comforting
thought" declared the press humor-
list, as he tried to arrange some new
angles to an ancient jest Washing
ton Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
HER INHERITANCE.

Jeannette-"Does Miss Boardman
get her lovely complexion from her
father or her mother?"
Gladys (sweetly) From her IA
ther. He's a chemist. Tit Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
such a credulous

She-"Is he such a credulous
chap?"
He-"I should say. Why, he car
ries an umbrella If the weather man
predicts snow. New Orleans Pic
ayune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02

The number of books exported
from Germany by German publishers
last year exceeded 42,0OO,000.
weighed 42.100,000 pounds, and were
valued at $15,000,006.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
FEW SPEAKING PARTS.

"All the worlds a STAGE
"Yes; and the majority of us are
billed as citizens, villagers, populace,'
and the like. Houston Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
WHAT SHE WANTED.

Captious Customer want
piece of meat without any bone, fat
or gristle."
Bewildered Madam, I
think you'd better have an egg. -
Sketch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
ONE EFFECT.

Knicker-"What would women do
If they could vote?"
Bocker-"They would always look
cool in convention hall. New
York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
ONE GOOD FEATURE.

II am not adroit. Every day l do
something that makes me worry"
That's bad"
"Well, each new worry makes me
forget the worry of yesterday. 1t
might be worse" Washington
Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-02
A HAIRBREADTH ESCAPE.

Stella-"I suppose you have had
many hairbreadth escapes?"
Knicker-"Yes; woman's coiffure
was all that kept me from seeing a
play once. e."-Harper's Bazaar.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
Cheyenne Opening is Possible.

The Cheyenne River Indians have
been comforting with Mayor McLaugh-
lin this week in regard to releasing their
surplus lands TO be opened for settle
ment The work is going on, and it will
not be many months before South Da-
kota will have another opening for
settlers. The council on that reserva-
tion has fixed the pasturage price for
cattle in unleased pastures at two
dollars head for the grazing season,
and are accepting cattle for pasture No.
Eat that price. They have arranged for
a saw mil! to be placed in the Cherry
Creek sub-station to supply lumbe to
those OF the Indians who desire it for
building purposes. The agent is en-
rolling all whites on the reservation for
TIE purpose of wedding out any such
VITO are on. the reservation without au-
thorlty and are looked upon as unde-
slrable citizens.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
An Early Adjournment Desired.

Reports from Washington favor m
early adjournment Of congress. The
several appropriation bills are at least
a month ahead of the usual time for
such measures, and when these are out
OF the way it is expected that the nom.
bers OF the lower house will be anxious
to get back to their constituents and
look after their political fences. This
is to be the greatest of all our political
years for nearly half a century and the
congress men would like to be in the
field. There remains four or five i'm
portant measures to be considered, in
cluding the currency bill, but it is
thought that the most urgent of these
such as the employers liability law.
will be taken care Of Strong opposi-
tion has developed to the Aldrich cur
rency bill and western members will bs
glad to have it defeated even if no cur
rency legislation is had. There is a
strong sentiment for adjournment in
May
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
Spring is Coming.

Watertown Public Opinion: Within
9 week or two the blnebirds should be
Tisable to the wayfarer on country
roads. Already the robin is reported
TO have put in an appearance although
not IN such numbers as to be visable
often around the farm houses near
which he will soon seek his nesting
place The crows are cawing more in
sistently and the red winged blackbirds
have evidently made up their minds
that spring is due The snow of last
week may have put damper on some
of these feathered prophets for day or
two, but they know that spring is on its
way, nevertheless, In another week
the six weeks of hard winter" which
the ground hog predicted, when he saw
his shadow. will have passed by. The
foliage and herbage still show no fresh
and vernal green; but with the snow
fall Of the past three weeks it is certain
that with few weeks of warmer
weather the buds will begin to burst
and the grass will throw off it's brown
or yellow tinge to something more ir-
spring. Before another month has
passed the white yiolets will begin to
blossom in the swampy water holes
whittier the herds have already begun
to wander. Spring is coming and the
pulses of the under world are already
stirring at her gentle touch
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
AS VIEWED Ig WASHINGTON,

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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

RETURNING PROSPERITY.

In these times of dullness and un-
certainty when even those who are will.
ing to labor cannot get work, it is worse
than useless to cultivate pessimistic
spirit, which destroys all ambition and
hope and makes bad matters to no good
purpose. Those who sneer at optim-
ism do not realize what q factor it is in
bringing back prosperity and faith in
that Power who rules human affairs
and beyond whose loving care, as the
poet has it, we cannot drift, if we cul-
tlvate the idea that lig hit comes out Of
darkness, if We have only the patience
TO wait until the hour of deliverance.
1t has been we'll said that the sun.
shine never failed us yet, and the just
man does not suffer long nor do his
children lack for bread. One does not
like to see the little money that has
been saved melting away in q period Of
financial stringency, but it was really
put away to tide over emergencies, and
it can be replaced when the favorable
opportunities arrive for setting the
wheels of progress whirling busily
again. Consider how embarrassing the
situation would be without this reserve
and that there are those who, owing to
the .e1ce of circumstances or the lack
OF capacity for earning much at any
time, feel bitterly the pinch of poverty
and become objects of charity.
Already there are cheering SIGNS OF
improvement in the manufacturing in.
dustries in this part of the country, and
this is one significant indication that
the financial crisis has passed and that
employment ls opened thereby for rmany
people. The return of numerous
foreigners to their own countries for
the time being, at least, will be apt to
make an improved demand for labor in
the Immediate future for the good Of
the people here who are in most need
of employment, and our banking insti-.
tutions are sending out encouraging
accounts of safe and healthy conditions.
In the meantime there is more move
ment in real estate than there has been
for some time past, and people are Look
ing towards it as the means of making
safe investments. Though real estate
may depreciate in value, and may be
greatly overtaxed, it can never quite
disappear as do the bubbles which some
times tempt those who see rainbow
riches in illusory things.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
To Lose Davidson.

Mitchell, March 14.-When the can
vassing board counted the Dawson
county vote yesterday it was found
there were 4 county delegates on the
stalwart ticket elected and 3S on the
insurgent. The Crawford men claim
that when the county convention meets
on March "a that several stalWart dele
gates will vote for Crawford instruc-
tions ana send that kind of men to the
state convention. Already four dele
gates elected on the stalwarC ticke t
openly state they are Crawford men and
were put on the delegation without
their consent.
The progressives have good grounds
for contest in this county, if neces z
sary, as the stalwarts did not comply
with the law when they filed their list
Of delegates with the county auditor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
Wolf Bounty Overdrawn.

The wolf bounty appropriation of the
state for the present year promises to
be oYerdraWn again. Last year the
state paid about seventy cents on the
dollar for such claims, and at this date
last year the claims filed had reached
$344l. AT this date this year the
claims filed amount to the sum of $5,-
25S. While the law fixes a specific
amount of bounty on each class of
wolf scalps, it also provides that the
amount of annual appropriations must
cover all claims aud if they exceed the
appropriation, the whole amount must
be pro rated among the certificate hold
ers, There has never been a year since
Che present law went into effect that
the amount has not been overdrawn,
and the present year promises to be the
same as past ones, with the chances at
present that the amount paid on each
certificate will be less than it was for
last year,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
Settlers in Vast Throng.

Although it is impossible to procure
the exact figures, it is conservatiyely
estimated that during the course since
March began between 1900 and 1000
carloads of stock, farm machinery and
household goods belonging to new set
tiers have been hauled into South Da-
kota. The influx of new settlers is
greater than for several years, and 1t
commenced much earlier this season
than usual, owing, doubtless, to the
fact that the weather has continued
warm and springlike for the most part.
That an aggregate Of anywhere from
10000 to 10000 or $4,000 new arrivals,
including the new settlers and the
members of their households, will find
new homes in South Dakota during the
present season is assured.
The new settlers are pouring into the
new region west of the Missouri river
in constantly increasing stream.
Hundreds of carloads of settlers effects
have crossed the Missouri river at
Pierre and Mobridge, and at Chamber
lain fully as many are crossing, to find
new homes in the territory tributary to
the railroad extensions from the Mis-
souri, river to the Black Hills. The
movement of immigrant cars from the
east to the western part of South Da-
kota is rapidly assuming gigantic pro-
portions. During period Of only eight
days a total of nine-seven carloads Of
sew settlers effects crossed the Mis-
souri, river at Chamberlain. At present
the number is about twenty per day
and big increase is certain IS spring
advances. Ts5s s4s
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
Sale of Capitol Lands.

The state lands board decided to Of
fer all the remaining state capitol land s
east Of the Missouri river for sale to
the highest bidder or bidders. There
will be no auction in the counties in
Which the lands are situated, but the
sales will be made at the office of the
state land commissioner after due ad-
yertisement. Bids will be accepted for
all which remains or for any specific
tract. About 5000 acres Of the state
capitol lands remain unsold east of the
Missouri river, being located in the
counties of Hyde, Faulk and Potter
All the other lands east of the river
we're disposed of within the past year
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
Loans Are Being Made,

The state land department, through
final payments by purchasers OF state
lands, has for the past two months been
able to ill many applications for loans
of the state school funds which have
been held waiting the cash to supply
them. In spite Of thu alleged financial
depression, the purchasers of state
lands are coming in promptly with
their final payments and in some cases
paying a years interest III advance for
the privilege OF getting final title to the
land they have purchased. For the
months Of January and February and
It's patents were sent out to final pur-
chasers by the department Or these
Hutchinson took the largest number
with rs; Bon Homme next with ID;
Moody took II; Minnehaha IL. The
rest were scattered generally over the
eastern part OF the state in counties in
which sales have been made iii the past
years, running from one to nine in the
county.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

You may talk about your robins be-
ing harbingers of spring ard then about
your geese and ducks and many other
things, but the boy aplayin' marbles is
the surest sign OF all and he's at it in
this village and he'll be there until fall.
Some days ago the sidewalks was the
place he made hsrlng and pedestrians
found trouble in that circle escaping,
but now che vacant property all over
bioomin' town is alive with boys and
marbles from sun up until sun down.
The snow has gone in patches and the
ice has melted too, and the boy is using
cuss words and fightin' his way to the
other boys sack OF marbles and he'll
get the sack and all. for 'tis spring time
aud soon summer time will bring along
baseball Is Make way for the dear small
boy. lis his season which is near and
Jou and all the grown ups, have no pos
stbie business here. Il you want to
know the season from tbe right author
ity, tunt up your growing hopeful and
take one glance at his knee.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

The people Of Murdo, in pushing their
demands for division OF Lyman county,
are considering the nameof Jones coun
ty for the western half, Secretary Jones
OF the state commercial clubs, having
assisted the Murdo organization in
getting started right, think they would
like to show their appreciation of his
services in giving his name to the new
county in case they secure one.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

at a meeting of Stanley county
democrats held at Philip the first Bry-
an club Tor this year III this part Of the
state was organized Warren Young
was selected as president and Hugh
Jeifries secretary. At the same meet
ing arrangements were made to push
their campaign for a county ticker,
Practically every point of importance
IN the country was represented and
the faithful viii shout for Bryan from
noW on until the election in November.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

Governor Crawford on Saturday ap-
pointed as members Of the womans
committee Of investigation of charitable
and penal institutions, Mrs. L. r. East
wood OF 'TaEerrown, MRS. Carrie CIeye
land, Of Carthage. He appointed Il. G.
Wright, of Wakonda, as a member Of
the state live stock commission and O..
20. Redfeld, Of Parker, as q member Of
thestaee board d oBteopathy examiners.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

The rumor that Russia is preparing
for war with Turkey is sure TO start an
a Hood OF predictions the Turkey will
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

Bobt. Ve8sey's home ward gave a
unanimous vote for the delegates with
whom Mr., Yessey is allied a pretty
and deserving tribute TO the next gov
ernor of South Dakota,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

Report has it that the North Western
will build branch line from White
wood to the new government town via
Vail. The building of the proposed
line would put Whitewood OH the boom
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

Under the new primary law ahoutth
only method for candidates to properly
get their candidacy before he people is
by announcing themselves through the
newspapers. These will be published
nntil ghe primaries in June for IS The
race is free for all the people decide
who their candidate shall be-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

0ne way to stamp out anarchy is to
prevent the leaders from making a
living with their jan bones.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

lbe publication OF new paper will
shortly be commenced in Rapid City.
The new rag Of freedom wifi he called
the Guide, and win be democratic in
politics
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

IN a few weeks good many folks
who are just naturally lazy will be talk
ing of spring fever"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

The churches of Mitchell organized
for a dry campaign this spGiug.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

Gov Crawford today appointed the
following delegates to the thirty Hfth
nationa! conference of Charities and
Corrections to be held at Baltimore,
Mey to 10: H. II, Parmley Of Sioux
Falls, 5. E. Young Of Plankiaton, Or,
j kutnewsky of RedGeld, d. 9.
Thomas of Waterfowl, r. B. Gault of
VermiIlion, G. IL. French Of Huron.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19

Very spring ike weather mas pre-.
vailed thjs week. All the snow has
disappeared during the last few days
and ahe frost has been coming. out Of
the ground at a great rate for SO early
i'll the season. The ground is beginning
to dry off and if this weather continues
the roads will soon oe in good shape
and the fields in good condition FIR The
spring seeding
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-03-19
The city campaign may now take the

floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12

shot. He walked about a mile, getting deeper and deeper Into a wood that was the home of the wild creature. Every where were tracks of deer and Fred's heart beat with high hope, for he felt that his cousin Johnny might at that very minute be proudly surveying the huge body of dead deer or bear, the vic tim of his true aim.
 Thus Freds mind was occupied with hopes and plans regarding "big" game as he trudged through the almost impe D. trable forest. his progress greatly impeded by fallen trees, decaying bark and piles of waste branches and dead leaves. But the rifle shot being repeated, ne made all the haste possible, for he could tell from the sound that the sportsman was not very far away.
 After another 10 minutes of walking or wading, as he mentally put it-Fred stopped to listen for some sound which would tell him the exact spot occupied by his cousin. Then, fingers in mouth, he gave a long, loud whistle. It was i'm mediately answered by whistle which was peculiarly Johnny's own. In fact, no other boy in the county could initiate Johnny Browns whlstle-signal.
 But the very moment after Freds ear caught the welcome call he was surprised to hear Johnny's voice crying out lustily "Who comes there? I'm in danger. A great bear has got me treed. If you arc not armed you best take to your heels and bring help"
 Fred stopped in his tracks. Freed by great bearf Why didn't he shoot; Where was Johnny's nerve? Where were his true eye and hand?
 But he paid no heed to the warming: that if he were unarmed he would best take to his heels and bring help" but went in the direction of the voice. And pretty soon he saw a sight that made him stop to catch his breath and sum mon courage. There, directly in his path and only few feet away, was a huge black bear. The creature was walk ing slowly round and round a very slen- der tree, In whose top was perched a dark form. Upon closer inspection Fred saw that the dark form was Johnny.
 Johnny, who was on the watch for the appearance of the owner of the whistle signal, saw Fred as soon as he cafne near to the spot of danger. "Go back, rreu, Hc crIeu out IFOm HIS percu III safe here till you can fetch father to kill this beast that has the drop on me- And don't speak, for don't want you to have to go up a tree. Then we'd be in a dandy fix, we would. And so long as this old chap has me to hold his attention he'll stay right here. So, don't rouse him by the sound of your voice. Now, go away"
 But this was not enough for Fred, who was wondering what Johnny had done with his gun. So, raising his hands as If to take aim. he asked the question by gesture Johnny understood his cousin s sign query and replied: Well, I'll have to confess that I took two shots at him and missed. When l first saw him he was coming at me with anything but friend ly expression, so I up and let fly a ball at his head. l didn't do myself proud, for the old fellow wasn't touched. Then