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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
Some Of the Best
Things Written
by the Acknowl-
edged Masters.
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you sneak up to it and watt your deli
cate mudhooks in its direction. 1t |
dives just moment too soon. no |
ever, and you almost weep for 10y.
Selling the oar you give ii one her
culean yank, sink to your knees and
lean out over the side like red shirt
hanging from a boarding house win
dow. You touch the jug-barely feel
it-and it slips away. Again you
clutch at its exasperating contour.
your eager hand glides swiftly and
surely toward its neck. when-glug!
You don't quite fall into the water
this time, but it is close-very close.
When you get balanced again you no.
tice the first jug sizzling away down
stream under full head of COM
pressed air, and just when you decide
to chase it you hear mysterious
thump under the boat and you guess
the truth. Some monster has swal,
lowed hook and is trying to dodge
you by hiding under the boat You
| crawl up front nimbly and lunge your
arm right intoahe damp liquid. Won
der Of wonders-you clutch something
and it pulls like a four-horse porous
plaster with its dander up.
You are getting black in the face
with the strain, when suddenly--with-
out asking your permission-it gives
way and you throw the jug 30 feet
high and nearly take header into
| the creek
| But you manage to stick by using
your kneecaps to good advantage and
escape with only minor wetting
This continues till shutdown. or un.
til the fisherman falls into Il dead
faint from exhaustion.
You enjoy it--yes? Well, maybe
not so much, but you certainly did
have a great day for catfish.
Copyright. 1909, by w. G. Chapman)
of Smathers. He chucked his magazine
into his side-pocket, pulled his hat
brim lower and caught a car for
home.
When he arrived his wife asked
him:
did you meet your old friend,
What's-His- Name? And had he
changed?"
NO" said Smathers, 81 didn't meet
him. He hasn't changed Bit
Copyright. 1909. by w. G. Chapman)
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
Well, What2
''Pa!'

Johnny, leave me alone and don't
ask me another question:"
i; Jaw, jest one more an then I'll
keep still"
We'll, what is it?''
What relation is cousin german
to Dutch uncle :'-Cleveland Leader.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
Burt Hadn't Changed.
BY STRICKLAND w. GILLIAN.

self? With an involuntary and twisted
smile Smathers remembered once or
twice Burt had failed utterly in keep
ing such, appointments, and after
ward, at his leisure, apologized for his
lack of punctuality.
AT. ISIS o'clock patience no longer
held the aspect of virtue, in the eyes
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
DELIGHTFULLY."- So,

II never liked Shakespeare until
saw you play Hamlet
4 And you like it now?"
"You bet do
Z "And why do you like Shakespeare
after seeing me in 'Hamlet?'"
shakespeare is SO different"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
Particular.

The second course Of the. table
d'hote was being served.
What is this leathery stuff" de-
manded the corpulent diner.
THAT, sir, is a filet of sole" replied
the waiter. ,
Take, it away said the corgulent
diner. "and see if you can't get me a
nice piece of the upper, with the but
tolls removed
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
THOSE NEW HATS.
A Financial Epioran,

III. II. Rogers said New York
broker, always advised young men
to get hold of capital. He used to
point out TO them that without CAPT
tai a man could do nothing, nothing
He used to pack this truth into very
neat epigram.
Fortune he used to say, can't
knock at the door of man who mas
no house,"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
Aaseem..

s.Can YOU quote me.a gem Of prose-"
Easily was reading one this;
Indeed? What was it?"
.Just three words at the. bottom OF
= bill Raid n fill
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
Never Satisfied.

Her-Oh. oh! Something's crawl
fng down my back!
Hlm--Well, you'd make just as
much fuss if it vas crawling UP your
back. Let it alone. - Cleveland
Leader ; ,xg
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10

When spinster marries man who
is already bald she doesn't get all
that she is entitled to.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10

doctors failed to help. I was discour-
aged. Doan's Kidney Pills brought
quick relief and a final cure and now
am in the best Of health
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents a box. Eos,
ter-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10

T..
watch chain in two places by hooking
1t over the handle.
But you are hot under the collar
BY now, and go it blind. jug number
two quivers like a foundered horse as
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10

Lewis Single Binder, the famous
straight SC cigar-annual sale 100000.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10

are the cause. Cure
them. Mrs. S. D. Ell.
lison, N. Broadway, La.
mar. Mo-. says: kid
ney trouble wore me
down till l had to take
to bed. l had terrible
pains in my body and
limbs and the urine was
annoying and full of sed-
inlent. | got worse. and
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
AidsFtght Against Tuberculosis.

At the recent meeting Of the Ma.
tonal Association Of Bill Posters, held
in Atlanta, Ca, it was decided to do.
nate to the campaign against tnbercu-
losis s1,200,O0o worth of publicity.
The bin posters in all parts of the
United States and Canada will fill
the vacant spaces on their $500 bin
boards with large posters illustrating
the ways, to prevent and cure con
sumption. The Poster Printers asso-
citation has also granted 100000
worth Of printing and paper for this
work. This entire campaign Of bill
board publicity will be conducted I'M
der the direction of the National AS
ISOLATION for the Study and Proven
tion OF Tuberculosis in cooperation
with the National Bill Posters asso
citation.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10

- coarse compared with the lining of the bowels.
When irritated we have pains diarrhea, cramps.
Whatever the cause, take Pankiller Perry Davis}.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10

Lies Unequal Combat.
You. u river, are contending with
the ocean.--Latin.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
DISCOURAGED WOMEN.
A Word Of Hope for Despailins Ones

Kidney trouble makes weak, weary
worn women. Backache, hip pains.
dizziness. headaches, nervousness. Ian.
guor. urinary troubles make women
suffer untold misery. Ailinp l,iana,.,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10
Ask Your Druggist for ALIENS Foot. case.

Il tried ALIENS TOOT-EASE recent
~, and have Just bought another supply.
1t has cured my corns, and the hot, burn
ing and itching sensation In my feet which
be without it now.-Mrs. w. j. Walker,
Camden, N. j." Sold by all Druggists, Csc.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-10

Our mistakes of yesterday are re.
sponsihle for our worries Of today. !.
Evening star., 1909-05-16
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR MAY TO- 1909

When l had the meat securely wrapped in the skim
and ready to pack on the mule, arrow came whz-
zing down and buried itself in the package
Looking up saw that was surrounded by half
circle of Indians mounted good ponies and riding
rapidly toward me had nothing to defend myself
with except the knife had used for skinning the buf-
falo Dropping the knife, mounted the mule and
began to belabor him with my feet, which, had
stopped to consider useless waste Of strength;
but only headed him toward camp and drummed
harder his sides with the heels of my heavy boots.
To purpose, however; for the Indians closed
round me with frghtfu yels, proddng the mule with
their spears.
Even worm, they say, will turn, and at last that
beast showed the speed that in him, and started
for the camp run. his feet hitting only the high
spots with the savages in full pursuit. Every mo-
ment expected to be pierced with their arrows;
til within a few yards of camp, when they
halted and / rode alone
l was greeted by shouts of laughter instead of the
attack of redskins. Invountariy | turned to
what could be the cause of their merriment in what
was to me a most tragic moment. To my great sur
prise caught the sounds of mirth coming from
the rear, and saw the Indians doubled up on their
ponies, shaking with laughter. Fear gave place to
righteous Indignation | realized that had been
the laughing stock of both parties.
The whole thing which had been terribly real to
me was only play the part of some Indians from
the kaw Reservation, who were out buffalo
hunt, and was SO recognized by our party from the
first. When l found myself the butt of both white
and red men, my chagrin can be imagined; for was
extremely sensitive to the sting of ridicule
My only consolation came from the fact that our
whole outfit was compelled to eat bacon for supper,
instead of the juicy buffalo steaks they had antci
pated; for the Indians rode away they carried
with them not only the parts had SO carefully Sc
cured, but the rest of the carcass as we'll
Mr. Dickson often laughed heartily over this cpl
sode and once overheard him telling the story to
some friends and saw him point out the mule, which
he declared made those three miles to camp in two
minutes and half. | never measured the distance;
but in my judgment they were short miles and posi-
bly, the mule did cover them in the time indicated
Evening star., 1909-05-16

for Dickson was usually considered truthful man.
In some OF the sternest moments of my life during
the many attacks encountered when on military
expeditions, when | served scout. guide and de-
spatch bearer | was never again overcome by that
same feeling of fear: for there would my
memory that race for nv life on the dead headh
mule and the indignation that then filled my breast
would come to my aid. The boys used to say that
rode into fight with my hair standing up but with
grin my face
Rewarded for His Patience
I SOON learned, as all boys must, that patient SUBJ
mission to those in authority gains their respect
and giving my best efforts brought me advancement
1t not long before was promoted from stock
wrangfer to the work of taking in stock to
place whatever had become disabled run off by
Indians l would be given as many animals as one
could handle to drive from one station to an
other, dropping at each what fresh animals
qulred, until all sound ones were placed, when
would return, taking with me- the disabled to
some corral along the route, where inspector
would condemn those that were past recovery to be
shot turned loose rustic The rest would drive
to point considered safest from the Indians and
to reCuperate.
This stage line ultimately ran from Atchison, Kan
sas, through to the coast; but my work, while en-
ployed by them, did not take me beyond Denver.
What were called Swing Stations were located
from fifteen to twenty miles apart At these were
kept to cook and care for the stock
Their shelter a dugout stockade for the ami
mails and tent or sod shanty for themselves On
average of about sixty miles apart were Home Sta
tions where meals of bread bacon and coffee were
served to passengers at dollar each he bill Of
fare sometimes varied by game. At these points
we changed drivers and left the tired to sleep:
but there sleep for the passengers The coach
Travelled night and day, and the only rest what
could be obtained sitting up, and the only change
to get out and run for walker could keep pace
with the stage.
was nearly always compelled to make my drives
alone, from station another; and, while it
tolerably safe from Indians, | had number of
Continued on pQgs II
Evening star., 1909-05-16

over with coating of clay making roof that would
shed water in ordinary storms
Connected with the stable corral and hay
yard built of stockade posts, similar to the stable
but without roof This afforded good protection in
of attack by Indians
In this manner most of the military posts and
stage stations were built; but, timber scarce
they were sometimes made of the tough sod Of buf
falo grass excavated into bank. These were
called 'dugouts'
Beyond this point the country rolling and
covered with buffalo, antelope, and elk The coyote
the gray wolf, prairie dog, and rattesnake were
country Of the quail and prairie chicken. Their place
in our commissary filled by the wild turkey. We
could go out at any time and kill many we
wished as easily as you could catch M tame ones in
naturally the home and hunting ground of the In
dians, to whom the white man came trespasser
but at that particular time they were not openly
hostile
Evening star., 1909-05-16

We're having awful sad party,
JUS Kitty an Bobby an me:
My birdy has died very sudden;
We're burying him under this tree.
Bobby an me felt sorry
We cried an we cried an we cried,
An Kitty cried hardest of any,
Cause it was kittys fault at he died,
An she cried cause we spanked her an whipped h
AS hard as we both ever could
Evening star., 1909-05-16

Copyright 1909. by G. weierseim
She don't serve to be took to the fun raj;
But she's promised at she never would
Be such bad cannibal Pussy.
There's only some feathers an fluff;
But we're goin' to bury him lovely.
I'm glad at cruel cat left enough.
We've tied her all up in black ribbons.
She has gave us her solemnest word
Gross her heart hope she'll die, if she ever
Kills another dear. sweet dickvbird.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-21

Whitewash, as used by the govern
ment, is prepared as follows: Take
one-half bushel unslaked lime, Stake 1t
with boiling water, cover during the
process to keep in steam; strain the
liquid through fine sieve or strain
er, iand add to it a peck OF salt pre-
viously dissolved by soaking in warm
water, three pounds ground rice boiled
to a thin paste and stirred in while
hot, one-half bushel Spanish whiting
and one pound clean glue, previously
dissolved by soaking In cold water and
then hanging over a slow fire in a
small pot hung in a larger one filled
with water. Add five gallons hot water
to the mixture; stir well and let 1t
stand for a few days, covered from
dirt. 1t should be applied hot, for
which purpose 1t can be kept In
kettle or portable furnace. The east
end of the White House at Washing
ton is embellished by this brilliant
whitewash: 1t is used by the govern
ment to whitewash lighthouses A
pint of this mixture. properly applied.
will cover one square yard and will be
almost as serviceable as paint for
wood. brick or stone, and is much
cheaper than the cheapest paint
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-21

One reason why living is high is be-
cause we are in an era of rising prices,
world wide and apparently progressive
to yet greater heights. Scholars at
tribute this to increased gold produc-
ton, multiplied demands of prosperity
and a reckless spirit that does not
count the cost of any indulgence that
one can afford.
Another reason why the cost of liv-
ing is high is because we live high.
The right economics and systematic
self-denials of former days are not now
practiced; are not, indeed. necessary,
even to those who amass wealth from
most modest beginnings. On the 9TH
er hand, lavish expenditure is the rule.
and the budget of the average family
discloses many forms of outlay that
were unknown or tabooed a generation
ago. In the main this is we'll enough.
1t is all the accompaniment of pro-
gress and better standards of living.
In spite of our increased OUTLAWS men
get richer and get rich more quickly
than they could possibly do forty years
ago. So the high cost of living is not
reducing us to poverty or depriving us
of our comfort and luxuries. 1t is idle
and perhaps wrong to Ego it" at this
pace and then complain that little is
left after we have bought everything
our hearts desire.-Indianapo Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-21
The Laugh of Woman.

A woman has no natural gift more
bewitching than a sweet laugh. 1t
is like the sound of flutes on the wa
ter 1t leads from her a clear, SPAR
king rill, and the heart that hears
it feels as if bathed in the cool, exhil-
arating spring. Have you ever pur-
sued an unseen fugitive through trees.
led on by fairy laugh, now here, now
there, now lost, now found? We have.
And we are pursuing that wandering
voice to this Jay. Sometimes 1t comes
to us in the midst of care or sorrow,
or irksome business and then we turn
away and listen, and hear it ringing
through the room like a silver bell,
with power to scare away the evil spir-
its of the mind How much we owe
to that sweet taught 1t turns the
prose to poetry; it filings showers OF
sunshine over the darkness of the
wood in which we are travelling; IT
touches with light even our sleep,
which is no more than the image Of
death, but is consumed with dreams
that are the shadows of Immortality
Manfords Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-21
wiz women Do Not Marry

1t is possible that the woman never
lived who was born without the in
stinct of romantic love and its less ro-
mantle sequels, but the sharpened in
tellects of the modern female teach her
to observe not only that indulgence
in the primitive blessings is often pro-
ductive OF tame happiness at best.
but that it is mere chance If she does
not waste several years Of her active
youth for some man to exert his in
alienable right to WOO and propose.
A man may trample down barriers,
make opportunities, persist, over
whelm, but a woman, with double the
fascination and intelligence, must eth
err stoop to contemplate scheming or
proudly bide her time, as likely as not
to miss her one chance of happiness
because circumstances do not give her
the opportunity to reveal herself to
the kindred spirit.
If she cannot pursue man as a
man pursues woman when he wants
her, if she has not the supreme at
fractions which bring a man to WON
ans feet with flash of the eye, she
can at least avoid the mean subter-
fuges of the husband-hunters, and lead
a life in which a man as love fac
tor is practically eliminated. She can
also enjoy much the same privileges as
men, until perhaps-who knows?-one
l.s. l., (.,Il
life a congenial, many-sided creature
who wants something more than re
production of his grandmother.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-21
The child Ms an Asset.

There is undoubtedly very grave
problem connected with TIE birth rate.
The church in past times furnished a
religious motive for large families,
and this tended to counterfeit the nat
ural tendency of the birth rate to de-
cline from economic causes as the
period of infancy came to be prolong-
ed in an advancing civilization. says a
writer in the Springfield (Mass) Re
publican. If the religious motive be
destroyed, the economic forces making
for fewer children must enjoy freer
scope, and as the cost of living rises
and the financial burden of rearing
and educating children through long
series of years becomes heavier for thu
average parent to bear the scare over
race suicide Is likely to be the more
pronounced. Making the child, how
ever. once more pecuniary asset Of
the parents at tender age would be
suicidal to civilization itself
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-21
sure.

The designers make no secret now
of the fact that they are making a
strong endeavor to launch the short
gown of Restoration days. Even we'd
ding gowns of splendid satin and
point lace clear the floor; not all of
them, of course; no fashion is abso-
Lutte, and few new ones are anything
but experimental Evening frocks in
all degrees of formality and in the
.costliest fabrics clear the floor. These
are not permissible for the woman
over 45, but they will be suggested to
all debutantes and young matrons
Just how far the style will be accept
ed it is hard to tell. Many women,
especially those who are fond of dane
ing, will be only too delighted to &C
cept it. Dignity and elegance can not
be claimed for it, but it holds the blue
ribbon of comfort, and that goes far
toward its general acceptance. Both
skirts to suits and one-piece frocks
under top coats, for street year, are
generally accepted. There is no sign
of going back to the trailing direc-
toire street skirts of last year. The
taflors are busy cutting off hens.
Their customers are only too glad to
have the fashion change One year
was enough of 1t.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-21
hives Outdoor. in winter.

In packing hives for outdoor winter
ing, any good dry loose material may
be used. such as wheat chaff, forest
leaves. planer shavings or excelsior.
The best packing material is that
which Is loose enough to allow air TO
penetrate it and carry of the smoisture
Of the bees. Put over this a good tight
cover to keep tie hives perfectly dry.
With slngle-waIed hives the moisture
must be carried off by slow upward
current of air, otherwise the sides and
bottom board viii become saturated.
compelling the colony to endure con-
dItion which is disastrous to its vital
ity. Bees will stand great degree OF
cold, day or night, II they can have
spells OF warming up. 1t Is not 30
much the severity OF the cold as its
long continuance that kills the bees.
/ prefer outdoor wintering In chaff-
packed hives. as outdoor bees are bet
ter able to stand the spring weather
and to have an abundance OF young
bees by the first spring bloom.
Modern hives with good brood cham
bers equal to the laying capacity OF
the queen, are considered best for OBJ
tanning surplus honey. Such, how
ever, are not the best for wintering, as
the stores are usually insufficient.
When all breeding Is over for the sea
son, the central combs are often de-
ficient In stores. Here a good, prac-
teal feeder comes into requisition,
one that can be used during the cold
nights OF October, and that win work
successfully with thick strip. Moth
ing Is gained by compelling the bees to
eyaporate a large amount OF water so
late in the season. For late feeding
use about one quart OF water TO
every fourteen pounds Of the best gran.
ulated sugar. When early feeding ID
practiced, thin strip may be used, but
for late feeding We need the strip very
thick-just thin enough 80 the bees
can work it nicely.-F. G. Herman. in
Michigan Farmer