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for Presents 5 Cent Cigar your I. I S .-5' as' r CMIID5 fCT 50 SANDS and 4241 THE ISTORYETTE -o the outskirts of the quaint old rr -mS Leyden stand two houses side side, suggesting by their rl a, fan pMbr; architecture a mi'inory of mtdi- aini'Bg at rigbE angles, form gro Ukrmtate. vistas, which carry you back a fw.fr,iion or two. Moat tourists fiml Lcyili dull and stupid, and dull it H liiB jwple. In truth the town Is -milurtiv to sleep, butare not dreams jparTinnint when they people the Imagin-mfr-n with all that is pleasant and ai -eJSLte, 'hen thtf paint with the colors saf ftubens and Vandyke, and you live aad Jbreathe in an atmosphere of cen raanesi ago. :S3te Imaates of the two houes are a lew of the environment, in touch with orfc-J.en songs' and that long ago ot war bappiest days. iBat,the gimllarlty of these two ceaxes tpi. 4il point. Nicholas Witson pr--nys .the characteristics that his name MjUDWU. TallJ lank in proportion, he -m in striking contrast to his dapper jfittfe Neighbor the fotmer, stern, dia :lBa arid reserved, a peasamlst; the ijafitsi. hery, bright anl active, an igpii.iiiiisc Howoeit these two are firm sfrteods, loyal neighbors and good cit- teens. - .Nicholas Wltsen's garden is gloomy tgdUi a. box of shrubbery which outlines stae aaihs. Fir trees, throughwbone thmxr banging boughs no sunshine wanes, protects the windows from the griace Of light which is allowed to -thiil every room of the house next vaVsr. The garden there is gay with Mowers, rich with their luxurious (aarth, filling the sir with heavy fra- laughing and frolicking over its ayrtil Ijr way, a little brook divides the but s narrow rustic bridge good the differences which the creates, satlsfactfiily acting as ween. bteUber Nicholas Wltsen nor Ever- van Weede has even taken to him a spouse. To Interrogate the shad t their past would be an act of tea? of which X trust we are not Some fruits mellow at the of frost, others wither and die. a perfect day In June Nicholas strides back and forth the of bis garden path. From his clay pipe he sends out thick of smoke which suspend them ia mid sir, so still is the atmos- "asBfer he exclaims, stopping; In his a sslttte his neighbor, "between iarins- flowers and your autumn. plants sua your young vc no time for the deeper of which the mind Is csps- ga Weede, banding all hla energies arf tfee apneaval of a root which Baaaotoamy to met her earth, wfti swsy the beads of per B waJek stfsaB" " Ma jovial these pretty v . i aat 1 I keep t, jptxswmm efc r, eta CremtrCigar -RAKBS-and-QM Virginia CherootyRAPPERS maycissoHed with TAGS from "STAR," "HORSE. SHOE, "STANDARD NAVY," "SPEAR HEAD." "DRAJMMOND" NATUR-AL LEAF," "GOOD LUCK." "BOOT JACK," "PIPER HEIDSIECK," "NOBBY SPUN ROLL," "J. T.," "OLD HONESTY." "MASTER WORKMAN." "JOLLY TAR," "SICKLE,," "BRANDY WINE," "CROSS BOW," "OLD PEACH AND HONEY," "RAZOR," "E. RICE, GRE.E.NVILLE," "PLANET." "TENNESSEE CROSSTIE," "NEPTUNE," "OLE VARGINY," and TRADE MARK STICKERS from "FIVE, BROTHERS" Plpo Smoking Tobacco, in securing these presents. ONE TAG being equal to TWO CREMO CIGAR BANDS or TWO OLD VIRGINIA CHEROOT WRAPPERS. Q ? IJtfOO BANDS JMOQ j-S-l- a TABUSPOwf N? I KwJ'ri- M'kn. Il Hand RAO MimS&J " . 300 SANDS - 7g2S53 ( HdKUSa I II (ill 1 r Siu'Hdfsijjt. soo BANDS fI 1 0OO BAND g A"&Z,'ZZo Pjgf w, ZHK 1" ST fcj I ffll Htf I TrSM Lj Sjs-k .. y -.-MOO BANDS r iM 1SOBANOSJ 1001 TOOuS O'fe IP -111 " Ti ?rw.M6S3y ft- --jH i oJXjjj 7 Oz!f3ey l.Zt 4ooo bands mjJ7"'Jlmf. -y-1-1'- " '",Ap00f 5Are 4000 OaawVl nut sfT SSj3-- Lf , MIi.S!rii WB I 000 BANBsfnMr votvot BANDS I 1 a-y)wKi TmZ "WfH 1 ' .ITJL " SJ rYfj"" lfa MV rANw ti ,Sw' EitP I t ---Tmair'i v-t, c John I fViWMm 'I VTJfrJ I V JB" JWOBAWDB IKOO BANDS JO0 BANDS fe? (OTV ' I" II T Gremo agar Rands and Qld WRITE YOUR NAME AND ADDRXSS conlsinlna BANDS or WRAPPERS, and forward lham by racUlarad mall, er czpraaa prapald. Ba aura to bava yovr praparlr marked, sa that it will net ba laat In reuata far praaenta (alao rcquaata Falaom Avanua, St. Lauia. Mo. , DEAD LEAVES. I am the garden worm, and you the other sort," "But here is good authority for be coming something better than a grub." and drawing a voiume of Plato's di alogues from the back pocket of his coat, Nicholas read: "The world of eye and ear delusions all," and here. j turning a page, "and does not mind reason best when it is not drawn aside I by the ear or eye." "So, ntighbor, you may be right, but jgive me something that my eye can lok upon; your muniy books attract ! mice, not roses, and I prefer the fra grance of a lily to the odor of old doc uments." Witsen closed his book with a sound between a sigh und a groan, and thrusting his two hands deep into tbe pockets of his knee breeches, he stood thoughtfully watching a swallow near above the tree tops and disappear into the chimney of his friend's house. Presently something touched him on the shoulder and fell to the ground a rd, red reuse, rich In its magnificent beauty, lay at his feet, , "A flower for your thoughts, co'ne. trial's a good bargain, obtuse philoso phies for a practical demonstration of God's power." Witsen did not answer, but stooping down he raised the flower from the ground, twirled it Idly for a moment in bis hand, and, then throwing It into the stream, he turned sharply on his heel and strode into the bouse. " Van Weede chuckled softly to him self. The Indignity offered hie gift did not distress him, for he knew his friend. That evening Van Weede waited be fore crossing to his friend's house, as, Indeed, it was his usual custom to do, until the old cathedral chimes floated their melody far above the gabled roofs and high chimneys of Leyden. He loved music as he did his flowers, his birds, and. In fact, .all that was brightest and best In nature, and, among his most valued possessions In the drawingroom was an old spinet, whose voice, was a pathetic reminder of more brilliant achievements. Draw ing forth tender old ballads, Van Weede lived In the past as he touched the keys, and his cheerful face would sadden, and sometimw s tear trembled on his cheek. He slways played these long-forgotten songs when he returned from his snnual mid-summer trip. "You'll be away, very soon now, I suppose," said Nicholas, striking s flint stone, preparatory to lighting-hla pipe, Everard nodded. A long silence before- either spoke. Were It Van Weede' midsummer trip or Nicholas Wltsen's In the dead of winter, neither question ed the other as to the purpose of. , They would be absent Id all about three days, and then return, Everard more gentle, quieter and saddened; Nicholas, gruff, antagonistic and bitter. "Here Is the Doanale." said Van Weede. the Brat to speak, and poshing hack his chair he node room for the "0sd tresta, im oooBAnart BANDS The above illustrations represent the presents to he given for PLAINLY on oultld of mckut packaga aacurelr wrappad and traaall. Sand banda or wrapper for catalofaea) to C. Hj. Brawn. American Cigar Company this," said the minister, taking the proffered seat. "So, Master Everard, you have not taken flight as yet, thought our good friend would be lone ly;" nodding his head toward Nich olas "and It is my duty to relieve dis tress, you know, either in body or soul." He glanced toward Witsen. "Well, I Imagine time does not hang heavy on your hands," gruffly ans wered Niciiol. "Come, come, neighbor, surelly this little town cannot have so many cases of misery?" Everard said; "it would distress me greatly should I fee! that care and want surrounded me on every side." "When will you learn. Van Weede, that misery is the lot of every human being?" Nicholas brought down the chair which he had tilled back against the door, with an emphasis. "Is your own lot so free from perplexity that you can gage other men's thereby? bah!" "Were it not that sometimes that my posies did not bloom, or for gome other trivial disappointment, my life would be complete; that sorrow comes to all, Nicholas, to that I can testify," Kver ard's tone grew more gentle, "but that we should nurse that grief, hold ing It like leach to our hearts till it draws all of Its beauty, all the ideals, ambitions and faith from niir life, then that ttiafi iivtm iio more,, he mereiy eiistj." "Friend, your theories are fine as the lace the women of Bruges produce, but they don't fit In the box of blocks men call years; life Is a mass of deceit from the cradle to the grave. When we are young St. Nicholas falls us, wllen we are old God " Here the Dominie Interrupted. "Nay, Nicholas, those are harst words; the creed of our forefathers cannot be so lightly disregarded. Our friend is right; you would take all that makes life worth living when you deprive hu manity of Its faith." "Humph," said Nicholas, "this faith of which you boast, 'tis but an opiate administered by tbe priests to ease tbe burdens of the poor, and to make straight the crooked path of the rich. I'm not so easily caught with your gilt-edged doctrines; give me facts, undisputed facts, for I prefer to live on an Intellectual rock, to tbe shifting sands of s creed. Neither made answer to this laat speech. U was a common occurence, these little skirmishes, and if the truth must be acknowledged, to the minis ter's undeniable enjoyment. But Van Weede was sorry at these times, for benath his friend's Irony snd bitterness there wss much to ad mire; Intellectually strong, his soul had sought the unattainable; tbe ideal worshipped was perfection, and the disappointment In life keen. For a time no word was spoken. The glowing stars with their unfathom-d mystery slowly peopled the heavens with their glory, mute evidence of sn unseen power greater thsn we. A sound reached them from the heart of of the city, the night watch on his rounds." "All's well-well" "Airs weUr In terrogsted Witsen BcornfuRr. -All to baaasd well" reseats Van JSZSSSSZZtll v-is- Q eicyru; Mmounhc Virginia cheroot Wrppers OUR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. of preaanta far 1902 Includaa manr articles net abown abeve. It cantalna tbe mast attractive Hat af preaenta aver offered for banda and wrappara, sad will be sent by mail an receipt ef postage two centa. Our offer af presents fer bands and wrappers will aspire November SOtb. 1902. Weede, gently, sorrowfully. The minister nodded good-night and walked homeward, looking up to the silent heavens above him to the stretch of meadow on his right and to the town on his left, he softly whispered, "all Is well, all is well." From the window of his breakfast room Nicholas Witsen could look Into his friend's garden, and Van Weede flowers. It was a satisfaction to Nich olas, as he read from his book beside the plate or drank his tea, to glance now and then toward his friend clip ping a branch or tying up a luxuriant growth of roses, meanwhile whiffling a smothered sort of music; so Nicholas was dlsHppointed'when he seated him self the following dny at the little round table not to see his friend; in stinctively he knew that he had gone upon that mysterious errand. He pushed his chair back from the table, leaving his food untasted, and stepping through the open window he stood before the little bridge. To have acknowledged loneliness would have been treason to his boasted independ ence, but for all that there was a queer little pain tugging at his heart, a sense of oppressive stillness and need. "Why had they nut both gone at the unit time, for I could have gone my way nd K'Vernril his. T am getting too old to travel during Hie winter," lie reas oned to himself; "the last time I was laid up with a cold which lasted until spring," "Let me see," he continued, slowly retracing his steps to the house, "yes, I can I can o and be back before Everard returns."' A short Journey from Leyden stands the ruin of a church, without dor or window, roofless. It Is an Insignia of life, or, better said, of death, for be tween its ivycolored walls there lie the peaceful dead. For years the village h kept intact this beautiful ruin, new Ood's acre. Outside also are wei kept graves, but our interest centers within, for standing by one of the stone slabs Is Everard van Weede. He has Just placed a heavy wreath of white roses over the Inscription "Antoinette," and now stands bareheaded, a look of reverent rapture lighting his aged face. There Is a step almost at his side, but he needs it not, for he is far away. Antoinette has flung a jest, be smiles, then she laughs at hla folly, his pre sumption, she says, and he leaves her, carrying the white rose she has drop ped from her hair and then "My God! Nicholas Witsen?" At the sound of his name Nicholas draws himself erect, the wreath of Ivy that he holds in hi hand slips to the ground. All the pasrlons of his youth surge tnrougn mm, inroooing nis puine. The remembrance of !ier as she stood before him aeems as ysterdsy; her re fusal and Anal acknowledgement of her lova for another, and Everard was that other rival. A moment of fierce anger, then his grsy eyes soften, his form re laxes, and he strtcbes out his hand to ward his friend. "Bversrd." he says, a pathos In his voice hitherto unknown, "You too, have loved" his emotion is so great that he cannot finish the sentence, but be points toward the Inscription. Van Weede doss not answer, but stooping down he entwines the Ivy and the rosea together In mm wreath and lays H Pack again upon Um stoa. fW3Ud,oe SANDS tOJTKh KKhiMffanf J000 BANDS GREGORY CO., SOUTH DAKOTA, Gregory County, S. D., is situated In that portion of South DWakota west of the Missouri River and Joins Nebraska on the north. This in a rich and fertile strtion of country and has a black, Kandy loam soil underlaid wllh a Joint clay subsoil. I flrtirorv Ountv is ranldiv cominir into prominence as one of the best counties In the state. It has many good qualities, w hich but few, if any 'in the state, have, viz; good water, good soil and land free from surface stone and gravel. It Is also wel) supplied with wood and timber -portions of it at least. The water supply is abundant and obtainable at from twenty to sixty feet in depth Mid the quality is the best, being free from all alkaline sub stances. With the exception of that portion lying near the river and the Whet stone and Ponca Creek, it Is fine table hind and principally level. The princi pal productions of Gregory County are wheat,' corn, oats, rye and borley and such other crops as are adapted to this climate, wheat the last season yielding from 12 to 30 bushels per acre. Prices of farm products are ranging high con sidering the distance it Is from rail road market. Corn is selling at from 45 to ID cents, home feeders using the entire production of the county. Ohegory County Is rapidly becoming a hog producing county, as they thrive well and are less subject to attacks of cholera than is the case in the older settled counties farther south snd east. Slock of all kinds does well here, fine beef cattle being brought Into our towns off from the range In midwinter. Only a portion of Gregory County Is settled, however, as all that portion lying west of the 9th meridian line Is embraced In the Rosebud Indian Res ervation, or was until September 14th, 101, at which time a treaty was made between the said Indiana and the U. 8. government whereby all that gwrtlon of their reserve (not alotted) embraced in Gregory County was ceded to the United States, amounting In the segre gate to about tlt.000 acres. 8aid agree ment Is now pending before congress, which body must ratify and accept the same before It comes effective. Con gress must also prescribe the terms and conditions to govern the disposi tion and opening of such land. What these terms will be, and when the agreement will be ratified and the lands opened to settlement. It Is Impos sible to say. It Is generally supposed, however, from the best Information obtainable, that tha treaty will be rat ified by the present congress, snd In all probability be thrown open to settle ment under the Free Homestead laws of the U. ft., during the month of Au gust, IMS. This will furnish free homes to about MM settlers and the principal portion of these lands are lbs very best to a found In Um stata. Farm lands along the borders of the reservation are being sold at from $3,000 to 14,00 per quarter section, and It Is reasona ble to suppose that there will be a great advance In the prices of real es tate since It is now an assured fact the F. K. & M. V. R. H. extension f-. Verdlgre will extend through Gregory County to the reservation line, survey having been made to the above men tioned point. The citizens of Gregory County fee) highly elated over the fa. ture prospect of the county and anx. lonely await the rumbling of the first thraln into the only lo towns in their county, I e., Honesteel, near the res vation line and some nine miles from the south line of the county, being situated on a most beautiful table land overlooking the entire county for many miles In every direction. It has a pop- " ulation of some 175 and is rapidly In creasing. It is located on a govern ment townsite and as the filings oa about 150 lote were made on February lilth, and whereas, in order to secure title to the same, tbe persons making filings on such lots are compelled by the townsite laws of the U. 8. to erect a building on each lot within . days, it will necessitate the hnlMiM of about 150 houses by April Jg, aat. rnus it will be seen that there will be Mich a boom in building as baa never been known In this section of the coun try. It will be next to imn.M.lhl. i. procure help enough to complete tho " worn in such a short space of time, and each of these bulldimrs .r. . quired by law to be of 1100 value at least. Boneateel being so near the reserva tion Is the most accessible point br which to reach It. In comln i wi the beautiful lands of the reserve, corns ' by way of Stuart, Neb., over the f. K. M. V. It. R., from which Z dally stage connects with Boneata.1 The county seat Is located at Falrfa whlch Is located in the very southeast " portion of the county. Fairfax Is about of equal alae with Bom-steel and to a very prosperous place, both towns be ing favored with a good class of busl- ' ness men and citizens In sener.i in.- county has a good system of schools and church organisations are well rep resented, In consequence of which wo nave as good a state or morals as Is to be found anywhere. This county sffotfls a most ..n... opportunity for those seeking a hons. or who wish to Invest some money tor speculation, aiso a good opening fop those seeking employment. There Is s marked scarcity or mhi In the European market JusT nowoo? sequent on heavy purchases by anifnV American women In the hurt tmm months. The supply does not anvtMaZ like equal the demand and the ViSS prices go the more call there to forth! precious gems. Already they are mm? ' from there to four times what tES were fetching ten year ago. aiaTT ' prlco to still rising. .f..-r- J, A :