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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11

There goes a living denial of her
theory" he thought. She Is kindness
itself to Ainslie and he is devoted to
her. Indifference, indeed! I'd like to
see the woman who could attract me by
that. AS for Miss Danbury, she Is a
hearrless little fiirt, and l don't intend
to fret myself about her." and he
climbed the step and stalked gloomily
off to the smoking room.
Kate" said young Ainslie, resting
on his oars, I'm your cousin and have
right to tell you when think you are
doing wrong; so l say--do leave poor
old Stewart alone"
"Of course, now, you know very well
what l mean. It's all right for you to
trample on Herbert and Reade and my
self-we're used to it--been broken in
too long to protest-but Stewards an
other sort; he cares awfully about
things"
"Oh, indeed! So he cares awfully.'
and the rest of you, suppose, are only
amusing yourselves"
How you tease a fellow! No-what
l mean is that he Is so terribly all
there, don't you know, that If he let's
himself be hard hit it would knock him
out completely to have you throw him
over"
"So terribly all there'-what a
graphic expression. Yet undeniably
young, Kate, in spite of you many ex-
perienCes."
Carl" said Miss Danbury, solemnly,
the bar has lost a shining mark in
you, but l am proud to claim you as a
relative"
1t was a fortnight later; the house
party would dispense on the morrow,
and Miss Danbury, to whom Westwood
was dear, was taking a farewell stroll
through the gardens. She was idling
down a path, when, catching sight of
Stewart over the tops of the rose
bushes, she ostentatiously put up her
parasol and turned in the other dlrec-
ton.
But he was not to be so easily thrown
off; with a curl of the lip (for he had
recognized the maneuvre) he hurried
toward her.
Miss Danbury!" he cried, will you
spare me few moments?"
She turned her head.
II am not in a pleasant frame of
mind. Uncle forwarded me my dress
makers bill this morning with certain
pungent comments of his own append
ed, and my best manuscript has just
been returned to me as unsuitable so
the atmosphere is not rosy"
Never mind about that. / will not
detain you long," and he pulled up a
chair
For few moments there was silence,
for now that he had gained the coveted
interview Stewart did not seem to
know what to say, and Miss Danbury,
with the point Of her parasol, sketched
triangles and circles and all sorts of
impossible devices in the sandy path.
While looking the picture of careless
inattention, sha was in reality curious
to know how long her companion in
tended to continue staring In front of
him. When he finally did speak his
remark was so different from what she
expected that she almost started.
Il suppose you know you are very
beautiful" he said. Doubtless your
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11

AS dogs do not perspire the only re-
lief they seem to get when overheated
is from inhaling cool air through their
wide-open mouths in short, PUFFY
breaths. The friction between tongue
and lips, caused by their rapid, labor
Gus breathing, produces saliva which ID
sometimes ignoranty diagnosed as
foam, one of the symptoms of hydro
phobia. Many innocent victims have
lost their lives on account OF such
stupidity.
IL your dog should feel Ill., sick with
some ordinary ailment, he will wag
welcome to you with sad, pitifuI ex-
preston, looking up inqniringly, tas Il
asking for help and relief III IL has
come to the worst, and he feels by In
stinct the germs of the dreaded dis
ease in his frame. his action will be en-
tirely different. You will find him with
low bent head, hardly noticing or
glancing at you. The dog, feeling hls
doom, is conscious of approaching dam
ger, and would like TO prepare and
warn you. These unmistakabIe and
easily recognized signs should be
watched closely and always needed.
Corner the dog at once and. with the
help OF a broom or barn fork, keep hirn
at safe distance until locked up.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
JOE CANS GIVES UP
STRUGGLE FOR LIFE
Once Famous Light Weight
Prize Fighter Succumbs at
Last to Disease.

Baltimore, Md Aug. 12.--Joe Cans.
former lightweight champion pugilist,
died this morning. Cans died of con-
sumption, which manifested itself about
a year ago. Late last spring he went
to Arizona with the hope OF restoring
his health, but the disease had been
too deeply seated, and he declined rap
idly. He was brought here last week.
He was "a years old.
Joe Cans true name was Cant, the
name Cans having been fastened on
him early in his ring career by a mis-
take Of a referee. He began his ring
career in 1894, but prior to that time
he had made a name for himself as a.
fighter about fish market in this city.
where he was employed.
His first fight for money is said to
have brought him 81. The largest
purse for which he ever fought was
$4,000, in his first bout with Nelson,
OF this Cans received but $1,000, he
having agreed to give Nelson the re-
mainder, win, lose, or draw.
Cans won the title of lightweight
champion from Frank Erne at Fort
Erie, in one round, in 1902, and lost it
to Battling" Nelson in 1908 in the 18th
round.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
FRANCE GOING WILD
over AIRSHIP STUNTS
Success of First Lap in Gross,
Country Race Causes Paris
ians to Get Excited.

Paris, Aug. 10.-All France is aero
plane mad over the marvellous success
In the first lap of the great 4S5-nile
cross-country race from Issy Les Mol
ineaux through Troyes, Nancy, Me-
zieres. Charlesville, Douai and Amiens,
in which six of the eight aviators sue
cessfully completed. yesterday the first
stage of the race from Troyes. All
the aviators unite in declaring that the
success of the flight by so many ma
chimes foreshadows the definite con-
quest of the air.
On account of difficulty experienced
by the machines yesterday in following
the course, 1t has been arranged to hy
marking flags on the spires OF
churches along the route
Three military aeroplanes, the drivers
of which under the rules are not al
lowed to participate in the prizes. flew
from Mourmelon LIE Grand to Nancy
today to join the contestants when they
arrive there tomorrow at the conclusion
OF the second stage.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11

self in the right, you could play havoc
with a mans heart and make havoc of
his life. Fool, fool that was not TO
understand" and he struck one palm
sharply against the other Well"
with sarcastic courtesy ''the point il
gained, the poor aupe at your feet /
hope you are content"
Content" she cried. Il was never
so sorry in my life. 1t seems strange
that l should care, doesn't it7 And, as
you say, have gained my pOint-and
yet"
Yes" he said. "and YETI"
Instead of replying she turned her
head swiftly away, but not before he
had seen that here eyes were full OF
tears. He stood irresoIute, overcome
by surprise; then he approached her.
Don't cry like that" he said You
never meant to hurt me; 1t was q
pretty bit Of acting to you, and VI was
stupid and oyerdid my part you are not
to blame. There, look up. What viii
your cousin say If he learns die
tressed your"
What is 1T to me what my cousin
thinks?'
Mr.. Stewart stared
Pardon me, but thought that being
engaged to him"
Il am not engaged to him. Nothing
Is further from my intention"
A silence followed. Then Miss Dam
bury rose to depart, but Stewart, whose
mind had been adjusting itself 10 the
changed situation, put out OBTAINING
hand.
Kate" he said, IF you are not going
to marry your cousin, perhaps there
might be a chance for some one else"
Perhaps"
He drew nearer.
Il know I'm a perfect fool to rush on
my fate, but what's worth having is
certe>>cy worth asking for. Kate, will
you marry me?'
She smiled, but here eyes were very
tender.
81 believe you do love me-" she said.
We'll, a little"
And IL marry you, know i shall
be happy. You are so strong and true,
and have my confidence SO utterly, but
l have been horrid to you, so rude and
disagreeable that / don't see how you
can stand me-"
Why, you are going back on your
theory"
THE girls will certainly laugh, and
Carl will never leave me alone about 1t,
but / don't care" lifting her face reso-
lutely; II love you, and there's no use
pretending don't"
A little while later she looked M
II always said would never care for
anybody" she remarked. What win
this proven"
THAT you are a woman" he said.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11

like that when she comes to the coun-
try; something in the air, probably"
And your" said Stewart, when the
laughter following her speech had died
away; has 1t no effect on you?"
The country? oh, yes. it makes me
If that is possible-more indolent than
usual" and she leaned her head against
the pillar and looked not at him, but
past him to the stretch of rosy sky.
What an actress you are" ne said,
you are not the least bit Indifferent,
really, but 1t has amused you to pose as
such so long that now it has almost be-
come second nature"
ITO pose as anything involves GER
tain amount of personal exertion."
We'll, doubtless you find il worth
while If your audience is appreciative;
and it usually is, i fancy"
Have you noticed those two
clouds?" she said. ut is curious to
watch how they keep floating first
toward and then away from each other,
like people who are playing at cross
purposes"
"You were evidently not listening to
a word was saying"
"Oh, yes, l was. You were scolding
me, but you generally are, you know,
and you said something about my pos
ing You have told me that often be-
fore, and So"
ana SO-dppaTenIIy tneFe was no
need for listening to me. had no
idea / was such a bore"
She looked at him, saying:
Now, you see. you are angry again!
Don't you think" leaning toward him
confidentiaIly. you ought to do some
thing for your temper? 1t may get you
into trouble some day. Not everybody
is as amiable as l."
"Still wrangling?" asked Carl Ainslie,
lounging down the steps. My dear
young friends, 1t grieves me to the
heart to see such a display OF I'M
christian feeling. Let dogs delight to
bark and bite"
Blame Mr. Stewart and not me-"
said the girl; you know, Carl, that
haven't the energy to quarrel with any
one, especially I'm this weather.
"Of course not. Miss Danbury only
says the things that make other people
want to quarrel"
"A charming character you have
given me. After that. / think I win
abandon the field to you. Come, Carl
with quick change of manner, lets
60 down to the lake for row.
Stewart watched them with wrath in
his heart--the girl was talking gaily,
her soft laugh floating back to him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11

The house party at Westwood were
dawding over their coffee on the moon
lit veranda.
1t was merry crowd; every body
knew everybody else, and there was
much laughter and talk, but suddenly a
silence fell Then 1t became patient to
all that the couple seated on the steps
leading to the lawn were engaged in a
quiet but bitter alteration.
The girls listless air was in striking
contrast to the mans eagerness.
Your idea is an absurd one" he ex-
claimed.
oh, fie!" she said, ito speak so
rudely to woman"
1T is not rudeness. but truth"
Then they are apparently synono-
NOUS"
Il can't help it; II exasperates me to
hear an intelligent girl like YOU"
Now, where, she broke in, did you
pick that up? l am not the least bit
intelligent! If l were / would know
perfectly hopeless" ighing-"and you
do get so excited"
And you wouldn't? Listening to
such impossible theories"
You don't have to! l never asked
you to talk to me. l came out here to
be by myself, and you deliberately fol-
lowed me. Why didn't you stay with
the others? They are all pleasanter
than / am"
Humility" he said, lis a cloak that
fits badly on your shoulders"
MY sleeves are too large, perhaps!
Eut really, you misunderstand-I have
an excellent opinion of myself. l can
be quite agreeable, when / choose, but
am not in the mood tonight"
Then, according to your theory, you
ought to be most attractive"
What is your theory, kate?" called
her cousin.
"One you have heard me express
thousands of times before"
Shall / tell him, Miss Danbury?"
Certainly"
she says that man doesn't like to
feel too confident of a woman's affec-
ton; that it is the element of uncer-
tainty in love affairs that makes them
interesting; that he enjoys being puz-
zled and played with, and that clever
woman has only to appear Indifferent
to first pique and then attract him."
'Heresy!" exclaimed "a chorus of
manly voices.
Mr.. Stewart has omitted an import
ant clause" said Miss Danbury Il add
that to do this the woman must neces-
sari1y be good to look at and not lack
ing in this worlds goods"
"Oh, Kate, Kate!" sighed her cousin,
would you insinuate that the mas
culine fancy is Influenced by worldly
advantages?"
She shrugged her shoulders.
Il have stated my case; you can
make it what you choose"
The hostess, who had been listening
idly, now put in a word.
The trouble with you all is that you
analyze too much" she said. why not
take things as they come, without wor-
rying over their possible causes? 1t is
so much more simple and healthy"
Miss Danburv turned around.
Isn't Madge charming?' she said
amiably. ITO hear her you would sup
pose that she had never seen the inside
of a drawing room. She always gets
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
Hills DOES NOT
INTEND TO MARRY
MRS. JACK CUDARY
But That Will Make No Differ
ence, Victim Declares, as He
Regards Incident as
Closed.

New York, Aug. 12.-'T shall not
marry Mrs. CuGahy when she or her
husband get a divorce" declared Jere
S. Lillis, the Kansas City banker, in an
interview here.
Lillis was the victim in the episode
at the home of Jack Cudahy in Kan
sas City last March, when the son OF
the millionaire packer found the bank
er with his wife. With the help of his
chauffeur, Cudahy slashed the banker
and then summoned help when he
feared that his victim was bleeding to
death.
Since that time Lillis has travelled a
great deal and has now come to New
York for a long stay.
From Kansas City comes the report
that Jack Cudahy is preparing to sue
for divorce and the custody Of his four
children and that Mrs. Jack Cudahy,
who is living with her four children in
the Cudahy home at 101 East Thirty
sixth St, will fight the case to finish.
Mrs. Cudahy declares that she would
almost as soon lose her life as lose
her children and she is preparing to
file counter charges against her hus-
band if the petition for divorce is filed
against her.
1t is known that for some time Cud-
ahy has been getting evidence upon
which to base his suit for divorce, al
though his efforts have been secret
Different chauffeurs who have had
occasion to know of Mrs. Cudahys
movements have been approached by
Cudahy, and others whose testimony
might aid him in securing the sepa-
ration have been sought in his en-
deavor to secure a separation from
his wife.
When asked regarding the rumor
that he is to wed Mrs. Cudahy If she
is divorced, Lillis said;
Nothing to it. l have severed my
acquaintance with the Cudahys. /
regard that incident as closed"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
HUMAN SACRIFICE IS
OFFERED UP TO A GOD
Father, Mother and Son Muir
dered to Propitiate a Jap
anese Idol.

San Francisco, Aug. 12.--That the
killing of Enoch Kendall, his wife and
son, at their lonely ranch just north
of Santa Rosa. was gruesome human
sacrifice to Shintoism, offered by
Majiro Yamagachi, a Japanese boy
who lived on the ranch, was the start
ling declaration made by Mrs. Gertrude
Boyle Kano, American wife of a Jap
anese poet, and ward of Joaquin
Miller.
The declaration has caused a sensa-
ton in Oakland society, as an extern
sive branch OF the Cult of Shintoism
has been organized by society leaders
there.
Mrs. Margaret Starbuck, owner of the
ranch on which the Kendalls were
living, is the leader of the Shinto cult
in Oakland, and Yamagachi, who was
a member of the cult, reported to her
several days before the triple murder
was discovered that he had a fight
with the elder Kendall. Yamagachi dis
appeared and later the charred bodies
of the Kendall family were found in an
ash heap near the ranch.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11

mirror has told you that already, so /
need not weary you with repetitions
but feel sure that you do not realize
how absolutely charming you are"
She looked at him wonderingly; 1t
was a favorite method OF hers and
usually worked well, but now 1t failed
to produce the effect she intended.
Don't look like that" he said, "or /
shall think you are not sincere, and I
don't want to think that. /. want to
carry away the kindest thoughts of
you"
You have changed" she said. Ten
days ago you told Mary Fair / was
thoroughly heartless."
Did /? Well, that only shows / was
fool. ! know you better now; and
what is more, understand YOU"
A slight pause.
Il heard up at the house that you
were engaged to your cousin, and while
the news could not but hurt me, 1t was
in one sense relief, for knew at once
why you had avoided and almost
ignored me. You wanted to save me
pain. Experience has taught me that
II man saw much of you he generally
cared for you, and you tried to ward
me off. But you cannot keep the moth
from the candle, and / loved you in
spite of your GOODNESS. 1t almost looks
as If there was something in your
theory, doesn't it?'
Miss Danbury gathered herself to-
gether. Stewart did not know ii, but
she was summoning courage to tell
him the truth about herself. She loved
TO be well thought of and IL was a gem
uine sacrifice to speak, but she could
not, in common honesty, allow him to
remain under his delusion.
You must not think too well of me-"
she began.
Il could not" he cried. "One rarely
sees so much youth and beauty and
simple goodness united as I find in
yo1."
Simple goodness! The words
scorched her.
You are all wrong" she cried with
burning cheeks. II am not the least
bit like that. Don't you see? Can't
you understand? 1t vexed me to have
you laugh at my theory, so I deter
mined to make you an example of its
truth 1t was from no good motive
not 20 ward you or or to save you
pain, but with the distinct intention Of
making you care for me, that pretend
to be Indifferent"
Stewart got slowly to his feet.
And so," he said, I'm support Of a
theory, for the sake OF proving your
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
Unfortunate.

From Harper's Weekly.
A certain merchant of Baltimore, who
is well known for his philanthropic
spirit, was approached one day by an.
Irishman, formerly in his employ. who
made touching appeal for financial
assistance. Said he:
Il trust, sor, that yen End IL con-
vanieht to help poor man whose
house an everything in IL was burned
down last week, sor."
The merchant, although he gives
with free hand, exercises considerable
caution in his philanthropy 20 he
asked:
Have you any papers or certificates
to show that you have lost everything
by fire, as you say?"
The Irishman scratched his head an
If bewildered. Finally he replied:
Il did have a certificate to that effect.
sor. signed before a notary; but nnfOr-
tunately, sor, it was burned uD with
the rest of me effectsl"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
APPLE GROWERS HOLD
ANNUAL CONVENTION

st. Louis, Aug. 12-Growers of ap-
pies from all parts Of the United States
are attending the seventh annual con-
vention of the American Apple Grow
ers congress, which began here today.
]. w. Stanton, of Rich View, ILL.,, presi-
dent of the congress, presided.
DR.. L. C. Powers, chief statistician,
bureau of census Washington, told the
members of the governments efforts
to compile reliable statistics for the APP
pie growers.
Professor s. A. Forbes, entomologist
Of the university of Illinois, and Pro-
lessor c. e. Bassett, secretary OF the
American Federation of horticultural
societies, Fennville, Mich, discussed
the San Jose scale.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11

From Harper's Weekly.
The following anecdote is being told OF
Helen Gould: Miss Gould, who is noted
for her wit, recently entertained al Iunch-
con a party of little girls from some char
liable institution. Afterwards, Miss Gonld
showed the children about her house.
pointing out some of its interesting con-
tents.
This" she said, stopping before =
bronze in the hall, lis statue OF MINI
eTva.''
Was she married Z" asked d little girl.
"oh no, my DEAR replied Miss Gould.
you knew Minerva was Goddess OF wis
dom.
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BOSTON, MASS.-A loss of upwards
Of $1,000.000 was caused last night by
a fire in the wholesale lumber district.
Starting from an unknown cause in
the lumber yards of Blacker & Shep-
ard. the blaze early assumed proper
tions Of such magnitude that a gen.
eral alarm--the first sounded in this
city since IS72-followed within 10
minutes of the first alarm. The fire
wiped 10000. 900 feet of lumber and five
brick buildings off the map in a short
time. These include three-story tenA
ement block, four wood working fac
tories and the Rostcn fire department
repair station.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
BELLE FOURCHE YOUTH
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Belle Fourche. s. D., Aug. 1O.-Light-
ming killed the 15-year -old son of Isaac
JeremiahsOn Saturday afternoon at the
ranch, 4 miles out. The boy was un-
hitching his team after drive to town
when the bolt struck, killing him and
one of the horses instantly. The elder
Jeremiahson worked for the Home
stake in Lead Is years, the family To-
eating here year ago.
Rain has fallen here daily for the
past several days, but too late for most
crops.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
STAGE ROBBERS GET
$4,000 IN PLUMBER
Driver Is Held Up in New Mexi-
CO, and Highwaymen Get
Away Successfully.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Aug 1O.-Captain
Fred Fornoff, Of the mounted police.
was notified today that the stage from
Mogollon, in southwestern Soccorro
county, to Silver City was again held
up, the driver killed and $4,000 worth
of silver bullion stolen.
Mogollon is 20 miles from the nearest
railroad and telegraph station.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
RELIGIOUS Rewara.

Kansas City Star: 1t would be entirely
in accord with the Rockefeller brand Of
religion to assume that the civil strife IN
the Caucasus, which has been attended
By the destruction of immense reservoirs
of Russian OIL was direct dispensafion
of Providence to reward the Standard Oh
head for his piety.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-11
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