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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
THE APPEAL
Ia BE Withdrawn to Unable the Gov
eminent to Grant an Immediate

to Grant an AmhieAAaso
Pardon.
London, Sept. II. - NJ. De Blowitz,
the Paris correspondent Of the Times,
says: 81 learn that Capt. Dreyfus
will shortly withdraw his appeal Tor
n revision Of the Rennes trial, which
will leave the ground clear for the
government to take immediate steps
to pardon him. This pardon will not
annul the dismissal part of the SEN
tence, and. he therefore will no longer
belong to. the army. There is nothing
to hinder him from applying to the
court CT cessation to Quash the verdict
of the trial whenever the new fact re.
quired by law is produced. When
liberated he will settle in the South
Of France as the members of his
family do not propose to expose him
to such demonstrations Of sympathy
abroad as might be used against him
by his adversaries at home."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
NINETEEN WE'RE DROWNED.
BY the Co1la pse of an Iron Bridge
Over the Danube.

BY the COllapSe OF an Iron Br1O8e
Over the Danube.
Vienna, Sept. II. - The Danube Is
still rising and is now 476 centimeters
above it's normal level. AS yet no
serious danger threatens Vienna, but
the railway station and the streets
along TIE banks of the river are sub
merged. A dispatch to the .Neue Freie
Presse from Gmunden, ,on the River
Traun, Upper Austria, says that an
iron bridge owe the Traun collapsed
while twenty men were engaged in
endeavoring to strengthen it. Nineteen
were drowned. =: 90.
Vienna, Sept. 17.--Numerous fatal;
ties continue to be reported and the
complete death roll will not be KNOWN
Until several weeks have passed. SeH
eral places in the Perg district of Up
per Austria have been. Flooded, but at
most points the waters are now sub
siding. Ischl is safe, and railway COM
munication mas been reestablished be-
tween Vienna and Salzburg.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

London, Sept. 1.-THE Paris CORE
spondent Of the Daily News says: The
premier has decided definitely to pro-
pose Il pardon for Dreyfus at next
Tuesdays cabinet meeting.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

Tn la.'id growth Of the fund now being
a-Sed 10. liquiHate the mortgage on the
a''ut" purchased by the late Gen. Lawton
Indicates how sincerely the people of this
gentry appreciate the military services of
ne men in the field. Gen. Lawton died
comparatively poor, having saved little
from his salary as an officer of the army
and burdeEiug his estate with a debt which
IN the natural course of time he would
probably have been able to pay if spared,
hIs giving his family comfortable resi-
fence But this condition is inevitable in
he case of man who devOtes himself
With all his energy and time to his profes-
sion as d soldier, and it is in the highest
sense complimentary to Gen. Lawton's
;aenory that he was without a fortune
VIXEN he fell among his men in battle.
rom all classes Of citizens the contribu-
."n7 are being received. showing that this
7.t'i blow has been felt in every grade of
-.'s'iety- There is no thought of Little
tTuericaniSIn In this ente rprise The people
pprpTe of this war necessary sequel
e" the campaign with Spain. They see the
ie5d OF sacrifices and are willing to care
literally for the widows and children of the
Ulcers and men vino may fall There is
40 faint Of reluctance in the giving. such as
might he suggested by quaIrns Of conscience
"ver the cause in which Gen. Lawton died,
IL II good citizenship TO afford such a de-
m"nstration Of patriotism by insuring the
'utuTe comfort of those who have been de-
prlVed OF their protectors and providers
ugh The couHtrys necessities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

gushing services. In the charge there Is a
chance to take the lead and to breast all
dangers. 1t has been suggested recently
that while the cross Is an admirable in
centive to soldiers to display great personal
safiantry, it sets a false premium upon
military valor. There is noticeable In some
OF the campaigns in which British armies
have participated in late years tendency
among the men to take desperate chances
for apparently insignificant purposes While
1t may be magnificent to see men go to
their death in foriorn hopes, or in an eff
fort to save the lives of comrades, or to
protect the colors, it does not always COM
port with the general plan of battle and
may precipitate engagements which ma
terially turf the tide of fortune. The Boer
Is spurred on by no hope of wearing the
bauble of honor on hts breast. Yet it is
rot to be doubted he is just as valorous and
as heroic when occasion offers as 1T Is de-
sirable he should be. The larger stake
Should never be forgotten In the quest of
the smaller 1t is being suggested more
and more pointedly in these days of the
development of the art of war that the
Victoria Cross has come to be too much of
an institution to serve its best purposes
Other means of awarding and honoring
brave soldiers might be devised to replace
1t without detracting in the least from the
Incentives which war and its glories offer
to the individual soldier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

% 3 reported that noted bank burglar
-ecea:.y released from New York prison.
has determined henceforth 10 lead an hon.
81 life, having retired to a home prepared
Tor him by his daughter. lie Is said TO be
we'll supplied wiki money, the source of
hitch may lie easily surmised. While it is
90 ne hoped that he will prevail in his good
Intentions and refrain henceforth from the
l1ot!ug II banks or the violation of the laws
., property and order his example will not
-ff5Cd much encouragement to those stu
ieH-s ~ sociology who are hoping for a
t.miu''ii1n OF the crime percentage. II is
believed that large factor in inducing the
s'mmiSsinn of crimes is Ihe fact that the
s'atn who leaves Il prison starts life afresh
Nth heavy handicap. He is marked as
.4e not 20 be trusted He seeks honestly
t'- work for a time, only to be rebuffed by
hose employers who demand character
irc-n the last employer He may haze
learned a good trade IN prison. but he often
inis The doors % the shops closed against
h'T' because he is not member OF a union
u nat with one difficulty and another, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

the temptings of former associates in crime,
IL is an easy and even natural step for him
TO return to his old haunts and ways. His
recent experience has taught him that IT is
really easier to live by theft in one form
or another than by honest labor, In any
event, chances for theft are more readily
found than chances to work decentiy. And
So in SO many cases that the reformers are
dismayed. he slips back into crime and the
lesson of the Jail is lost upon him. 1t is
difficult to propose precise remedy for
such conditions. Taking human nature in
all of its phases into account it is natural
for the employer to prefer the man who
has never sinned to the man who comes
fresh from a just punishment 1t is cn'y
fair To the honest wcTkingman to give him
every preference over the ex-convict 1t
is Il difficult adjustment. 1t Is unjust to
say that the released criminals difficulty in
finding work is part of his punishment.
The state has no right to extend its penal
ties thus far and society endangers itself
when ii adds its punishment to that of the
court Much good can perhaps be done
through the agency of a clearing house be-
tween the decent laborers and those
pehtent criminals who are willing to labor.
Such an agency is afforded by some of the
prison reform orsaniza lions and the similar
institutions which have in recent years
been doing excellent work in several large
cities. These efforts are stimulated by the
belief that every released convict who is
returned to honest paths is not only AN
addition to the ranks of useful workers and
producers, but a check upon the Develop
fnent of the criminal class. This becomes
one of the most interesting and important
phases OF the industrial question as condi-
tons tend toward the growth of cities and
the evolution OF a compact society of evil
dters. The example of the ex-convict whose
case suggests this line of thought, is in a
certain sense an encouragement, although
he Is a rare exception to the rule, and 1t is
not altogether d pleasant reflection that ne
Is enabled to live comfortably and hon
esiIy for the remainder of his life ~
means of the spoiis of his crimes There
Is far more credit in the struggle of the
peIniless convict who energies from prison
homeless and helpless and by virtue of
sheer determination to be honest succeeds
IN overcoming the handicaps of his position
ana avoiding the temptations of his form. r
pursuits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

IL Mr. Bryan keeps all the engagements
| that are being made for him he will be the
busiest man i'll America next year. He
! ""a.u appear TO nave been preparing for
such an experience. Since the November
elections he has been enjoying himself in
the hunting fields of Missouri and Texas
accompanied by personal friends and DO
ilt:lai lteutenants. and two months time
50 employed has probably proved very resi-
fui. The end OF the holiday approaches
and the whole country will again be before
| him. But that he will endeavor to meet the
wishes of as many of his friends as possible
IL resuming his travels is easily to be ex
pected.
he friends OF Mr.. Blackburn are hoping
10 see SIR Bryan in Kentucky at the time
! the legislature ballots for United States
senator. This will he about the middle of
January. The legislature is democratic on
joint ballot and the calculation of the
blackburn men is that their favorite will
be promptly nominated and elected They
viii appreciate it. therefore. if Mr.. BRYAN
VIII arrange to make them a visit at that
time and assist in the celebra ton of the
triumph But Mr.. Blackburns success is
not absolutely certain. and Mr. Bryan's
experience in the Goebel campaign NAV
| H'ahe MIN cautious about throwing himself
second time into the blue grass breach
+ rom Kentucky Mr.. Bryan is expected to
move eastward, taking in New Jersey, New
York aud New England, and to illuminate
| his path with addresses about silver and
| Imperialism Precisely what it is that gives
| hope OF results from such trip at this
time is far from clear The idea that silver
has gained anything in the east by the
declaration of Richard Croker in Mr. Bry-
an 5 favor is the merest moonshine No
body need be deceived by that and least of
al. Alr. Bryan. That play is for Tammany's
benefit in the democratic national conven-
ton, and not for Mr.. Bryans benefit at the
polls. Another race on the money ques-
ton will probably witness a contest be-
| tween New York and Pennsylvania as to
which shall roll up the larger majority for
sound money.
But Mr.. Bryan likes to travel, his pres
! ence is welcome even to his opponents, and
| II he Is to be on the road the greater part
! Of the new year, so much the better will It
| be for the general entertainment of the
| country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
The Victoria Cross.

None of the critics who have of late been
finding fault with the British military sys-
TEN, as exposed to such comments in the
Beer campaign, have had occasion to uues-
ton the courage or the fortitude of the
English soldier, collectively or individually
The reyerses which have befallen the Brit
ish armies have resulted from general con-
ditions, the fmprudence of commanders
failure to provide proper communications
hazardous strategy, or no strategy at all
heavy handicaps of position and Insufficient
forces to combat a clever foe fighting be-
hind Entertainments. The campaign has pro-
dtted many notable instances of individual
gallantry on the part of the British troops
and doubtless the yield of Victoria crosses
when the final reckoning Is made Will be
exceptionally large. indeed, It may be sur
missed that this very Victoria cross repre-
scnts a flaw in the British military system
which may in part account for some of the
troubles the English commanders have ex-
Perienced. 1t is a bid for personal courage
1t is given to all members of the British
naval or military services who have per-
formed, in the presence of the enemy, some
signal act of valor or devotion to their
country. This includes non-military per-
sens who serve as volunteers The decora :
ton was devised by Queen Victoria at the
end OF the Crimean war in 1856, and in the
general distribution which took place the
next year for conspicuous services in that
war siSty-two persons We're thus honorea
In the case of non-commissioned officers
ana men the cross represents something
more ,han a mere medal. for 1t is accom-
panied by pension of $50 year, with So
more for each additional act of valor. for
which bar of ribbon is added to the
eyfce.
The ~. C." is eagerly sought by all
ranks One of the surest means of winning
II is for soldier to save the life of an
other under fire. Hand-to-hand conflicts
are. OF course. comparatively rare nova
days In wars marked by the use of the
iong-distance rifle and heavy artillery.
Nevertheless the movements of opposing
armies of large size and working out intrt-
cate problems in strategy often bring fndi-
vidua.s close to opportunities for distin-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
Investment and Speculation.


The subsistence of the panic in New
York and the restoration of natural con-
ditions in Wall street show that the eni.
scde was. to quote the language of a rec
osnized authority, merely a gamblers
furry" 1t was but an incident of the era
of wild speculation that comes every once
in u while during unusually good times
when men have plenty of money and fee
that they can afford to take the chance OF
hazardous speculations. That a few of the
weaker ones got squeezed was natural
and that furry should follow was newt
able just as 1t was inevitable that thing.
should return to their former status wheI
the furry was over. Investments are sa fe
Speculation never can be absolutely So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
No Commencement

convicted Of violating the oIeomargarine
AVS in the most fragrant manner and COM
PEELED 10 serve the sentences Justly neted
ut 70 them. after every legal resort. in
lud.ns the United States Supreme Court
II becn appealed to In vain. Joseph VII
MRS and Howard Butler are now pleading
Tor pardon from the President of the
ni;sd States. The men themselves are.
II Is well Understood. only the Instruments
Z u tremendous agency for imposition
np"n the public. which is represented BIZ
ne combination that manufactures oleo-
margarine and disposes OF the greater nor
'"n Of 1t by representing it to be genuine
butter aud receiving for II the prices that
The real article commands. So far as Will
Eins Is concerned the Attorney General.
who has the application under considera-
son as the legal advisor of the administra-
lion. may secure full evidence of his long
'treer as an oleomargarine law yioIator by
'allinG for the records of the internal rev.
nus bureau. There may be some merit in
':Utler's case because he was merely a tool
% his employer, but the pardon of Wilkins
3uid he en- assault on justice Executive
iemency was never meant 10 lie extended
Old ana persistent offenders. and in case
- granted to the chief offender in this
.'.~i''nC" the oie0margarine laws would not
..' worth Tie paper they are written on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
Southern ExpansiOniAfs.
ON the PittsLurg Commercial Gazette.

From the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
The cotton growers and cotton manufac-
turers of the south, the industrial leaders
OF that section, are among the most cara
est advocates OF American expansion. They
realize that trade follows the flag. A lead
ing cotton manufacturer of the south is
quoted as saying that if we are to hold the
Chinese market there are not enough mills
IN the south. but that If We are to lose ii
there are already too many" The promise
held out of vastly increasing our cotton ex-
ports to China through retention of the
Philippine Islands has moved many infu-
entail commercial bodies of the south to de-
care in favor OF expansion. The argu-
ments are weighty and bound to have an
erect The southern newspapers already
reflect the sentiment, and an "anti" plat
form is likely to get little support from
any democrats of that section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
Better Wages for Labor.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

The pleasant story of increased wages il
repeated In the announcement by the Car
the coming year. Common labor is advanced
to $3.50 per day, and other day labor in
proportion. This is the second gain this
year for the thousands of men employed in
the vast chain of industrial establishments
operated by this company around the city
Such reports are gratifying In their con-
trast to the dismal iteration of reduced
wages and enforced suspensions with which
we were all too familiar a few years ago
The contrast should strengthen the ten
dency to stick to the safe courses that will
avoid extravagances and initiation and
make the prosperity stable and perma-
nent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
Between Holidays.

'Nuther Christmas comm.
'Twon't be very long.
Wheels of time go hummin'
If you oil EN- with a song.
We've been merrymskIn';
Now les all prepare
Fur another wakin'
To JOY that's in the air.
'Nuther Christmas comm.
Twelve months amt so much.
No time to be GUM in.
Better keep in touch
With the glorious season
That brings peace an cheer.
You KIN be with reason
Merry all the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

From the New York Mail and Express

This is. in some respects the merriest
Christmas the American workingman has
Known in many years. Wages are higher
than they have been since 1898; more in
duStries are in operation, more men are
employed and there is wider diffusion of
the comforts of life. American prosperity
Is at high tide: the horizon CLOVIS with the
promise of still larger returns for the man
who tolls and the land is blessed with
health and peace. To the wage-earners of
America. the builders of her greatness and
the defenders of her honor-A Merry
ChriStmasl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

Andrew Carnegie does not spend much OF
his energy lecturing people about what
they ought to do. He gives them libraries
and leaves them to read up and think it
out for themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

Did you have q merry Chrstmas?'
Not very" answered Willie Washington
What was the troubfe?"
L talked too much. L always took a de-
light in these sneering pieasantres about
conventional Christmas gifts The result
was that l didn't get pair of gloves, nor
a box of cigars, nor even a single necktie. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
The Horse.

They told me | was out of date,
My hopes no more TO earth are dashed.
On me the horseless wagons wait
To be hauled home when they ge
smashed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

DO you mean to tell me she lei the child
sit there at the table with egg and cram
berry sauce smeared on it's facev said one
woman in horror-stricken tones
Yes" replied the other. But it wasn't
Indifference. She said she hadn't the heart
to wash the baby's FACET looked SO artis-
ticr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

1t is assumed that a number of statesmen
are utilizing the holiday vacation in ac-
cumuiating material with which to be bril-
liant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

1t is common saying that republics are
ungrateful; but there are many beneficiar-
les who do not set republic very good ex-
amples in this respect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

Some folks" said Uncle Eben makes
fuss about hearin de smaht sayin's O.
chillen told by der parents. But | dunno
L specks | druther hear 'em dan de slang
talk desc Srowed folks thinks is 80 funny"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

The employers who are raising the scale
of wages seem to be conspiring to make
this q cold hard winter for the social agi-
tator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

Dom Paul looks little like Santa Claus
but the Britons know him for vastly diff
ferent sort of person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

England and Russia both hope to have
some nice oriental bric-a-brac on their
Christmas trees before another year has
elapsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

Aguinaldo evidently means to include a
mileage account in the claims he hopes to
file against this government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

The holiday battle will soon be over and
the girl behind the bargain counter can ger
a little needed rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

1t is limited that anything more exciting
than contest for the vice presidency would
be altogether too much for PHILADELPHIA $
nerves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
Always Ready to DO Harm.

fF"'' tne o. LOUIS SfoOe-Democrat.
Tho Atkinsonian crowd are just as ready
to help Aguinaldo now that he Is merely a
guerrilla as they were when he had an
army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

Il matters in South Africa continue to
st"@ more complicated the Prince Of Wales
may he tempted To pack up a few rounds
4 sE'7EnSni;ion and settle the difficulty him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26

The trial of Roland MolineUx may cost
as much as $25O,G0O. Long words come
high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-26
SHOOTING STARS.


Are you going to give up any of your
Old habits"
Yes" answered the man. with defiant
air: 'one. I'm going to give up this old,
old habit Of swearing off every New Year
day
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-28
MUSINGS

Pride eometb in summer, for fall follows.
 Peace hath her victories, if you can run fast enough.
 The universal aNeuse is an inter. changeable lie.
 'Tis better to fight for the right than not to scrap at all.
 A little truth and considerable lie makes a diplomatic utterance.
 Dame Fortune and Miss Fortune are frequent callers at every home.
 To many man with glasses there's no way of looking at things.
 Why shouldn't waiter get tips? Everything comes to him who waits Smile occasionally. You may think hades. but what is the use looking that way?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-28
lRONICAL IFS.

If you would please a man give him what he wants, regardless of what he needs.
 If you would discover words not found in the dictionaries read maga. zine poems.
 If man refuses to see his errors he is playing against himself with loaded dice.
 If man thinks he knows it all t always hurts him when he happens to learn the truth.
 If a man has one little vice it hides lots of big virtues from the eyes of his neighbors.
 If horses could talk, no doubt their voices would be heard through the land calling for an improved breed of host lers.