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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

wearied planet are exhausted. We
have only one chance-we shall to the
next sphere ascend. To yourself
fancy" he added, with a fatuous Ak
preston that told the whole sicken.
ing tale. "how easy in Jerusalem to
take with our picks a few ounces of
gold from the streets"
We were in the hands of a mad
man; exposure, want and hope de-
ferred had wrought too hardly on poor
Beilstein. l saw that Hardness also
understood our position.
In vain we begged, threatened and
cajoled. Beilstein brought out a large
key Of powder, and 1 turned sick
with horror as l saw him deliberately
lay a fuse to it. He looked medita-
lively at u.s.
You have both my violin so en-
joyed that l shall one last sonata play
for us before we together ascend. 1
will the fuse light, and when it ends
80 shall the sonata end"
Higher and higher f1ared the bon
fire, its rays dancing OF the gray
canyon walls, on two white-faced men
lying bound, and on the German, who,
with uplifted eyes, was playing with
more than a masters touch. How
the weird minor strain of the sonata
sobbed and walled, goblin voices from
each rocky crevice seeming to repeat
it, while at our feet the fuse Kissed
family and crept like q snake to-
wards the waiting powder.
had grown so paralyzed with ter
ror that l was utterly incapable of do
ing more than watch the tiny flame as
it moved on; but finally I became
aware that w had yet a chance for
our lives, though a desperate one.
Never more clear-headed than in
moments of great danger, Hardness
had waited until Beilstein was COM
pletely absorbed in his music, and was
now rolling, with the cunning and
stealth of an Indian, towards the edge
of the tent. l comprehended the prize
before him-a loaded revolver had
dropped from its holster and lay on
the ground neal a tent-peg.
IS oWSSSSA, SASoAOi AA WAA0CA 61OW
the strains Of the violin. A fame of.
ecstasy burned on Beilstein's face.
Farther and farther along the fuse
crawled the fire.
1t was scant six inches away when
the bars of the sonata were broken
by a report that was magnified by the
canyon. For IN instant Beilstein
only drew himself more erect; the
strong chords leaped headlong from
the %quivertng strings.
thought Hardness bound hands
had failed him; then Beilstein sprang
up, staggered and fell full length
across the fuse. His warm body killed
the little fire that had meant SO,
frightful a death!
It was a slight matter for us to
extricate ourselves, and the next day
we buried him under the shadow of
the Rockies. He sleeps there peace
fully enough, but somewhere a yellow
haired frau waits in vain for Beilstein
and his gold.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

Hardness was gloomily reckoning
the length of time we had spent in
Coyote canyon in our unsuccessful
search for gold. Our stay had been
SO long that we had ceased to num-
Der 1t by days or even weeks. To
the left of u little camp, Beilstein,
u moon-faced German partner, was
getting the usual supper of fried salt
pork and f%apjacks, muttering dream
lily to himself as he pottered around
the fire.
Presently Hardness swore a vicious
oath.
I'VE may as well give it up" he
said in a hard voice. And a nice
fix we'll be in!-every. cent gone and
no chance to raise a copper! Bell
stein, that yellow-haired frau you
talk SO much about will never see the
shine Of your money"
Beilstein paused, needless Of the
fact that the frying pan he had just
takan from the Goals was sending lit
tie spurts of grease all over him.
II know where to find gold,' he said,
slowly,-"gold for Nina and for all
Of us,-but l a willing to wait"
"Shut up!" retorted Hardness, un-
civilly. 1--we heard that rot before"
Supper over, we rolled ourselves in
our blankets, too tired to talk, and
went promptly to sleep. Not even the
cups Of bitter coffee, which we swal-
lowed nightly, had any effect on us.
Tonight l fancied my lips were I'M
usually heavy.
l slept hard, and when 1 felt a hand
on my shoulder l deeply resented the
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
'Go Preach Your COMPOUNDED Ser
mons to the WildcatslU

fact that 1t must be morning, but
Betlstefn gave me such a shake that
my lids at last flew wide open.
"Mein Gott!" said the German, "but
you vas hard to arouse! 1 would not
have you sleep through it."
sleep through what?" I asked.
"The devil!"-for 1 became suddenly
aware that I was bound, and that
Hardness, tied hand and foot, was
snarling and scratching like a cat in
his efforts to get loose.
Il a obliged to do It," explained
Beilstein, calmly. Il feared you
would neider Understandable my
plan is SO goot-a sure plan. For one
time I think I put too much laudanum
in your coffee; but see-Harkness can
still so beautifully sswear!"
A brilliant fire famed near the
tent and lighted up the canyon for
hundreds of feet. Beilstein must
have spent half the night collecting
the wood. 1t was now perhaps one
O'Clock.
will you explain this tomSoolery?"
yelled Hardness. You certainly can't
propose to rob this camp! A flea
couldn't find money enough in 1t to
support him q week. Now what"-in
six double blanks-"are you after"
do you think l would rob!" said
Beilstein, proudly. Rather 1t is
who will give!"
He dived into the box where we
kept u few effects and produced his
well-worn Bible, seating himself near
his helpless partners.
Listen" he said, triumphantly.
And a river went out of Eden 1--WE
know that in Heaven lies) to water
the garden; and from thence 1t was
parted into four heads. The
name Of the first is Pison,
where there is gold; and the gold Of
that land is good" He looked up.
What's that got to do with us?" I
cried. see here, Beilstein, II you
! don't loose me-"
Beilstein turned his pages again.
".And the gates were twelve pearls, -
he proceeded. Every several gate
was one pearl, and the streets OF the
city were pure gold Now, can you
not SO plainly see?"
No." we chorused, Eve can't! Let
US up, and go preach your COMPOUNDED
sermons to the Wildcats
Then must I Q carefully make
it clear" said Beilstein, firmly. AEor
many weary months have we here
toiled. but the resources of this all.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
mar.

5T1lE4 slEE4iHe LssEnet44s
Hosiery novelties include stock
ings Of shaded silk.
Overskirts Of soft material are mo.
dish and are here to stay.
Valenciennes lace, real and imita.
ton. is in demand once more.
Cluny lace is as great q favorite %,
III was a season u two ago.
Folds and fchus over the shoulders
are quite a feature OF the summer;
evening dresses.
All of the new outing hats. as well.
~ the finer straws, show a decided
roll at the brim.
The scarf which matches the gown,
HI becoming n Of the familiar feat
uiissesas for the light wrap,
rouIard facing for the smart re.
sySissounds a new note N tailoring
aalnd dfsss combinations.
@ss1Anen and piaue outing hats.
aL ZTE
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
A Basket Shower.

H4r f
Did you eve happen to think how
many varieties of baskets there are?
| did until my attention was
called to the fact by a novel basket
shower given for a September bride.
to-be.
The hostess asked each guest to
bring a basket of some description.
As the "a guests were all intimate
friends they consulted among them
selves, so the selections made did
not include duplicates. There was a
stunning brown Wistaria waste has.
ket; one of same weave to hold fruit;
a market basket made by a Dutch
peasant; a clothes basket; tiny COW
cred basket to hold a thimble. This
was in a round work basket, that also
had a scissors shield woven to match.
There was a clothes hamper, and a
cunning covered basket with a handle,
just large enough to hold a lunch. for
two.
To go with these baskets there was
a tea or coffee rest woven of sweet
grass to use when serving on the
porch, and quaint wall holders in
which a tumbler could be inserted to
hold wild flowers. The honored guest
was perfectly delighted with this
shower, for it turned out that baskets
was one of her hobbies. By the way,
lately I have found so many people
basket crazy, some of the younger
women actually taking lessons of the
Indians who come to summer resorts
selling the pretty creations they have
made during the long winter months
N the reservations.
MADAME MERRI.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
THE NEW WOMAN
Made Over by Quitting Coffee.

Coffee probably wrecks a greater
percentage Of Southerners than Of
Northern people for Southerners use
it more freely.
The work it does is distressing
enough in some instances; as an illus.
tration, a woman of Richmond, Va.
writes:
Il was a coffee drinker for years
and for about six years my health was
completely shattered. I suffered fear.
fully with headache and nervousness,
also p%alpitation of the heart and loss
of appetite.
MY sight gradually began to fail
and finally l lost the sight of one
eye altogether. The eye was op-
Grated upon and the sight partially
restored, then / became totally blind
in the other eye.
my doctor used to urge me to
give up coffee, but / was willful and
continued to drink 1t until finally in a
case Of severe illness the doctor in
sisted that / must give up the coffee,
SO / began using Postum, and in a
month l felt like a new creature.
7 steadily gained in health and
strength. About a month ago l be.
gan using Grape-Nuts food and the
effect has been wonderful. I really
feel like a new woman and have
gained about Is pounds.
4 am quite IN elderly lady and be.
fore using Postum and Grape-nuts I
could not walk a square without ex-
ceeding fatigue. o I walk ten or
twelve without feeling It. Formerly
in reading l could remember but little
but now my memory holds fast what
read +
Several friends who have 6 the
remarkable effects Of Postum and
Grape-Nuts on me have urged that 1
give the facts to the public for the
sake Of suffering humanity, SO, al
though ] dislike publicity. you can
publish this letter II you like"
Read The Road to Wellyille,n in
pkgs. There's q Reason"
Ever read the above letter. a new
one appears from tIHae TO time. Trey
Z genuines trnes and full ~ hunan
Zl%Sg 5
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
a New Bonnet Party.


A hostess sent invitations to 20 of
her friends asking them to see an ex-
hibition Of imported French millinery
at her home on the date specified. On
the top of the invitation was a tiny
figure in a perfectly enormous hat.
Every one wondered what they were
to find and awaited the day with keen
curiosity. They were not disappointed,
for the large living room was ar.
ranged like a millinery shop; a pretty
maid in cap with a long ribbon bow
and a beruffled apron fluttered about
speaking broken English with a
charming French accent, and the
hostess was in a trailing gown Of un-
mistakable French manufacture.
Around the room on hat forms were
i%ndescribable head coverings. made
from waste-paper baskets, chopping
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
Crop GROWING on Small Scale.

A small holder in East Lexham Is
making an interesting experiment in
barley growing upon his land to test
the possibility OF raising corn on a
small scale. In 1907 he sowed Is spe-
cially selected grains of barley, which
yielded 400 ears. The resulting kerr
nels he sowed in 1908 and harvested
in Il weeks, with the result that he
got a bushel of threshed barley, which
he has sown this year, his object be-
ing to show what can be done in ce.
real cultivation from very small be-
ginnings.-London Standard.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
a elue Red.pread.

India print enters largely into the
decorators scheme for summer cot.
tages. With willow furniture and pat.
termed chintz has come the demand
for quaint bedspreads and In many
country homes they are made OF
chintz to makch the long window hang
ings: Where white curtains have
been chosen and where other Powered
surfaces have been avoided, the bed.
spread Of blue and white India print
will give an air Of distinction to the
entire room. This material is de.
lightfulIy cool In weight and In finish
and is one tof the best known tub ma
terials. II has been known to wash
for 20syears without loss Of color: but
why should not the far-famed dyes Of
the orient ontlast our later efortsf
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
A House Party.

4ahL -.
invitations to this party vera Govt
~. On postcards on which there was
= snapshot of the hostess new home.
d a delightful affair, with UNIQUE
eoucnes that a clever entertainer nj
ways contrives to give her little mar
.ies, no matter how informal.
Alter the dozen chosen friends had
arrived and duly admired the COW
pofcn with it's furnishings of green.
tne maid appeared with cold beverages
wnlcn the hostess poured; then she
.old them she wanted their yery hest
aueas regarding house building; that
prizes. sAo
Paper and pencils were passed and
a nai hour allotted for the architects
10 urn in their creations. The result
was delightful. Each one was allowed
nve minutes to explain the merits of
ner plan. Some remarkably clever
IDEAS were developed and much un.
suspected talent revealed. The prizes
We're subscriptions to well-known mag
azlnes devoted to household affairs.
and the favors were tiny wooden jap
anese houses filled with bonbons. For
refreshments there were canteloupes
nlled with New York ice cream, iced
tea n dainty English biscuit.
IN a week or two this same hostess
VIII entertain the same people, and
they will furnish" the houses planned
at this party.
1T may be readily seer how delight
ful this exchange of ideas is and how
alert it keeps one in observing the
pes arrangement of all rooms. The
making of a real home should be the
highest aim of every woman. BY
that, mean a home where the needs
OF each individual are looked out for
with the best effect possible.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
Move to Abandon TON Roads.

first round in its fight to abolish toll
roads and toll gates in Pennsylvania.
"A legislative commission has been ap-
pointed to Investigate the whole sub.
ject and report to the next legislature
on the best means Of getting rid Of
what the Press calls a nuisance and
q check on the commercial progress Of
the state. There is much information
to be gathered in regard 20 these
roads, for though they have existed
since the early days of our history.
they have not been the subject Of Off.
cial reports, and great ignorance pre-
walls in regard to Them" says the
Press.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
MADAME MERRI.

- EfrrhNaEnt LLI.EL TLHE'"Ia
The foundation must be cut 10 inches
wide and 9 inches deep, an extra inch
being allowed all round for turnings:
embroider one side with the design
shown; the leaves are in satin.stitch.
the stalks in cording stitch, and the
berries in French knots, small sequins
or knots being used for the waved
line at lower edge Of chaplet: the
harp is in fine cording-stitch-work
with gold tinsel thread.
If the work is at all drawn, iron it at
the back over a thick blanket: now
cut a piece of stout cardboard 9
inches deep, and 70 inches vide: score
1t with a knife twice down the center,
at distances of three-quarters Of an
inch. but do not cut it through:
stretch the embroidered material over
it, turn in the edges and fix on the in.
side of card with ~seccotine.
For the lining, use thin silk stretched
over paper; fix evenly inside with
seccotine. This cover may either be-
fixed to the back Of an old book, or It
may be used for a magazine, the coy
ers Of which may be slipped under
bands Of elastic fixed on the lining
each side Of the embroidered cover.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
Always a Way.

"The cook has furnished rather.
small portions" said the hostess. 1.-THE
woman guests won't eat much, but
how about the menu"
I'll circulate around and nominate
each of 'em to make an a%fter-dinner
speech" responded the host. THAT
will effectually kill of their appe-
tites."
We are generally too low in our
aims, mor anxious for safety than
sanctity, for place than purity.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

And the Old Man Grlnned.
Duke" said the heiress. eagerly.
did you see father?"
Eyes"
"Well?"
I'VE talked about the weather."
What? Lose your nerve again?9
Why don't you brace up and talk like
a mama subject Of q king on whose
domain the sun never sets!"
Cant moaned the duke. "All the
time l was In your fathers Office he.
kept grinning at a big painting"
What painting?n
1.-THE battle Of Bunker Hill.'s
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

trimmed with severe band Of pats
ent leather, r popular.
Powered muslin sunbonnets have
favor for summer year.
The amethyst tones from deep to
light are in the height Of fashion.
In millinery there is a decided taste
for the combination Of black and
dark, purplish blue.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

Now a scientist says gold has a dis.
tinct odor. He must have been handed
a bunch Of the tainted kind.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

He Deserves No sympathy.
Its merely a waste OF time to pity
a ridn who is being made q fool Of
by a pretty woman.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

There are limitations, don't be fooled.
There is no substitute! Tell the dealer you
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
Work.

Bacon-I don't think much Of re-
formers.
Egbert-Why not.
Because I've see the failures they
have made. Why, that woman next
door has married three men to re-
form thasn-Xapkarr Statesman.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
U,e AIIen,s Foot.E..e

IT is the only relief for Swollen Smart
tss is and B Msn,ns. Ask iaHs' for sw Ailen's Feot,.
Ease, q powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Cures while you walk. At all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores. Csc. Don't accept
dress. Allen s. Olmsted. LeRoy. N. y.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
FOF the Hostess
Chat Oh Topics Of Many Kinds. bx
R~eeogDized Authority
bowls. colanders, bread pans, etc

bowls, colanders, bread pans, etc.
The trimming consisted of lemons,
ears of corn, sunflowcrs, c%auliiower,
hollyhocks, combined with gay feath-
er busters, turkey quilts, and even
birds nests had been pressed into
service. The guests went into gales
of laughter as they tried on the bur.
lesque creations. The maid exclaimed
Isl charmante, madame" in the most
approved manner. /,
The dearest little hats made of
crepe tissue paper held sailed nuts
when refreshments were served by
maids in French costumes. The hos.
tess said paste, glue, nails, huge pins
and linen thread were used in con
structing the display Of headgear, and
really the joke hats looked about as
well as the monstrosities shown in
the shops and actually worn by WON
en- who consider themselves lost to
the world If not adorned with the very
latest head covering regardless of the
fact that it may be most unbecoming.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

"A feeling of security and freedom
from anxiety pervades the home in which.
Hamlins Wizard Oil is kept constantly
depended upon in time Of need.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
a aoa snss5en .s isss1 pa.n. s ca1ss VIII IN a sdiia.. r. ssass Ell, r,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

Some folks think they r resting
in their faith because they always fall
asleep in church.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
A LONG WAY BACK.

George-There's Miss Passay. She
claims she's never been kissed.
Harry-Why, I've kissed her myself,
years ago. She means not since she
can remember.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

This owe measures, when made,
9 inches deep, and about 5h inches.
wide; Of course, the design may be
used for a larger size, by allowing
more margin Of plain material at the
edges. Linen, silk, or satin may be
used for the foundation.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

Undertake deliberately, but having
begun, persevere.-Wren.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

Got His Answer
Uncle-You are . very nice little
girl to- ask me to have more soup,
Now why do you want me to have 1T
Niece-So you won't eat 90 much OF
the chicken as you did last time.--s
Fliegende Batter.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27
THE LAST SONATA
By Clinton DanGerfield

Copyright, by J. B. Lippincott Coz
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

"A CERTAIN METHOD M
tcfcufing cf1mps, diaifh hen and ~ ssntesy ishyuMngt
P1inkiller Perry .Davls1. This medicine hAss mt
tainedthe reputst ionf for oycr70 yesrs.36 c, NQand n.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

People who admire us are always
pleasant company. II
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-08-27

Lewis Single Binder giiyesthe smoker what
he wants, rich, mellow-tasting cigar.
Silence Is indeed golden 10 those
who are paid to keep quiet
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-03-11

taken the first step toward despot-
ism.
1t will cost Mr.. Pulitzer and Mr..
Smith more than the fortune of the
average man to defend themselves
in the suits brought. What chance,
therefore, would the average editor
have in such a case? Our state laws
are sufficient for the protection of
the individual, for any person who
is injured by a libel is at liberty to
prosecute. 1t is not necessary that
the entire machinery Of the federal
government should be turned upon
critic who happens to offend the
powers that be. The president has
done many good things, but all
that he has done would not offset
the evil influence which would be
exerted by such precedent as he
is undertaking to establish.-The
CommOner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-03-11
The Presidents Libel Suit.

The president has secured the III
dictment of Mr.. Pulitzer of the New
York World, and Mr.. Smith of the
Indianapolis News. They are &C
oused of libeling the president Eli
hui Root, then secretary of state;
the presidents brother-in-law, j.
Pierpont Morgan, William Nelson
Cromwell and Charles P. Taft.
This is the first effort that has
been made in nearly century to
throttle the press by federal prose-
eution, and it ought to arouse
enough indignation to make it the
last attempt for another century.
Congress ought to pass law i'm
mediatelg withdrawing from feder-
el courts authority to prosecute for
criticism of governmental action.
n every newspaper proprietor is to
be threatened with bankruptcy by
federal prosecution in case he dares
to say a word against the action of
the fedeEal official. we will have