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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
All for Country.

The cable reports that in the rush to en-
list in England for the war in South Africa
young men of means and prominence are
numerous and conspicuous 1t is repeti-
ton of the spirit shown in this country
when the war with Spain began. Young
men whose fortunes, training and pros
poets suggested and encouraged lives of
ease and enjoyment put everything else
aside and offered themselves to the gov
eminent. They assumed. as it was only
proper that they should. their full share of
the responsibility of the hour. They helped
to demonstrate that most important fact,
that there is no special fighting class in the
United States. but that the duty of sus-
tanning the government by force devolves
when necessary upon all its citizens alike.
The young man with millions took his
stand in the column with the young man
without a red cent. The ambitious student
went out with the farm hand; the man of
wide fame with the man unknown beyond
the range of a few miles from his home.
These made up the force on sea and land
which carried the flag to speedy victory.
This spirit is stirring in the English
blood. AS Kipling puts 1t, the dukes son
and the cooks son are going out together.
Il is not the hour for ease selfish indul
gence for anybody. Indeed. the man at
the top should hear the call the most dis
tinctiy and obey it the most promptly.
And so for a season the drawing rooms,
the shooting preserves. the sporting fields,
and the race tracks will miss some of
their brightest ornaments, and in some
cases will know them no more forever.
This is not only the true spirit, but the
timely spirit 1t is the only spirit to op-
pose TO that of the Beers, who, also, have
taken the field with a unanmity showing
that country with them is put above every
thing else. The rich farmers are not sending
their help ont TO do the fighting alone but
are out themselves along with their help
to accept the hazard of fortune, and to
endure the hardship of the camp and face
the dangers of battle.
More than a capacity to shoot true and
the courage to fight is to be reckoned with
in the South African situation. On both
sides are to be found the pride OF nation
atty and recognition of the highest re-
quirements of patriotism. War is a. terri
BILE and most unWelcome arbitrament in
any circumstances, but the further 1t is
removed when it must come from conscrlp-
ton and the mercenary, the nobler it is.
As men will Highland fight they always
wtIl-the more the fighting spirit is diff
fused and the more willing the citizens of
any country are to take the field for its
safety the better it is for that country. and
all the greater are the assurances of peace
or of success if war cannot honorabiy be
avoided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

FROM the Phi!adelphia Telegraph.
What have the dastards of the Anti
American League to say of Gen Lawton's
heroic death? The people Of this country
are united as members of one family in
mourning the loss of beloved elder broth :
er, but the leaguers have no share in this
national sorrow. We honor Gen. Lawton's
memory as that of a great American sol
dier, VINO lived glorious life and died a
noble death in the service of his country
Inc Boston treason-mongers are not with
US In paying this tribute to our gallant SOL
dier' fallen on the field OF battle fighting
under the American flag. with his face to
the zoe They have cut themselves off
from the sad privilege Of joining with all
tiue-hearted Americans in this tribute to
the soldier who sacrificed his life to IN
hold the power of this nation. They prayed
for his defeat, and in his death they have
their reward; In all this wide world there
are a few half-savage Tagals in I.uzon and
a handful of half-baked fanatics in Boston
who triumph in the death of Henry W.
Lawton, the model American military COM
mander
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Desperation.

Judge. your honor said the prisoner.
before I enter my plea I'd like to ask a
few questions"
You have the courts permission"
IF / go to trial, will 1 have to sit here
and listen while the lawyers ask hypo-
thetical questions of the jurors?'
Certainly"
And then hear all the handwriting ex-
perts?"
"Of course
And follow the reasoning of the chem
istry and insanity experts?"
Very probably"
eii' judge, your honor. I'm ready to
enter my plea"
What is it?'
Guilty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
dwriting ex-
\ Holiday Appeal,

ihe youasster signs, when Christmas comes
FOR hobby horses and for drums,
ana jumping Jacks and sleds and toys
Such as delight the hearts of boys.
lie sometimes feels resentment faint,
Aith"ugh he utters no complaint,
hen hopes Of playtime gifts take wings
And Sanity brings him useful things
What cares he for brand-new suit
no has no striped horn to loot,
Or for a cap to hide his head
Who has no wagon painted red?
All, what were life to grown-up folk
Without the plaything and the joke,
Without the smile which folly brings
With just a world of useful %hings?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

done a great part of the tramp evil would
be removed. by preventing tramps from Sc
curing easy access to the trains, their nat
ural means of transportation. But even
with the tracks exposed in the reckless
fashion which prevails along the greater
part of the American railways, such a de-
vice as that prescribed. perhaps working in
conjunction with the present system of
block signaling, would be an additional
guarantee against collisions, which guaran-
tee the enormous passenger traffic de-
mands. and which should be provided at
any cost in the interests of both the rail-
roads and of the people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
What Congress should Do.

The birds Of the National Geological Park
at Washington form considerable collec-
ton, and will doubtless be largely augment
ed now that as nation we are reaching ont
iEto tropical chimes where birds of beautiful
plumage are to be had. Southern species
such as pelicans, f1amingoes. ETC.. have al
ready suffered at the park for want of suit
able winter quarters, and no time should
be lost in providing bird house that would
prove both useful and ornamental. 1t is
to be hoped that those in authority NAV
succeed in impressing on Congress the i'm
mediate and urgent need of such a building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
The GIee of Presept succe.s

The Boer suddenly paused
What's the matter with you?" asked a
comrade, Cant you see that we ought to
be following up this advantage?"
Il can't help it. I've got to laugh We
people don't laugh very often, and it takes
little time"
Stop to laugh. AT such moment!'
Yes"
"At WHAT"
These people who go around saying we
need sympathy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

From the New York Press.

The mellow moralst who believes it
wrong to tell little children that there is a
Santa Claus has again obtruded his satur-
nine yisage into the roseate Christmas
atmosphere. The fool killer started out for
him once, but was overtaken with violent
nausea He was never a child himself; he
had a bearded intellect in baby clothes
His bump of morality is so big that it hurts
him to wear a hat. He is so nice that he
wears ruffies on his ethics and eats sirup
on his pie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Solid Old Missouri.
From the st. Louis Republic.

The attention of the outside world is re-
specially called to the excellent financial
condition of this state A new era of addi-
tional prosperity is now beginning, heavy
investments Of eastern capital are being
made in Missouri, its natural wealth and
resources are being finely developed. its
administration is wise and economical The
showing is one of which all Missourians
should be proud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

7
Letter carriers who have served five
years or more are hereafter to wear stars
on their uniforms indicating the length of
their service.
These badges of honor will undoubtedly
be appreciated by the Woodworking carri-
ers, but IL long and faithful service could
carry with it an increase of pay the reward
would be of the substantial kind that the
carriers families could also share
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
A Holiday Remembrance.

Oh, de Christmas tree is waitin' ready fob
ME in de woods
And all 1 has to do is to collect dem Christ
mas goods.
It's a mighty han present, an my
aim'I never fail
When stahts to pick de 'possum off, dat's
hangin' by his tail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Disturbed.

How did You like my speech?" inquired
the orator.
It was too short" answered the disagree
able friend.
All, you wanted more of it?"
Emphatically. The applause for the
speaker who followed you woke me In the
middle of beautiful nap"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Sterling Silver Dept.
Leather Goods and Jewelrv.

Unfinished Alligator Bags. Observation-Disclosures. 81 .
Embossed SILK Bags. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S42
Leather Opera Gags. with silk tops. 81. IS & $50
Pearl Opera Gldsses.-- ............ 5000 to $50
Enameled Opera Glasses. jeweled. Sc. 90 10 SEQ
Empire Fans jeweled hand dec't'd 81 p SD q
Chains for Fans plain and ieweied- 15c. to SIG
Pocket f3ooks-Alligator. Monkeyskin,
Elephant Hide. Seal Morocco,
Crushed Levant. ................. 81. 90 to $50
Jeweled Hat Pins. 59c to So
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

Russia has been saving UP her money for
some time. England is rich enough to buy
an abundance of war supplies in case of a
clash. And the United States can furnish
the goods at reasonable prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

Sir Alfred Austin may harbor a. personal
feeling that one of the cruellest things
about the war is the absence of any demand
for his stock of poetic enthusiasm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

The universal fellowship of man at this
season is shown by the fact that no one is
so lonely and forsaken that he cannot find
somebody who will give him calendar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

This would be a good time for some of
the senators to hold Mr.. Quay UP and make
him solemnly promise to put time limit
on all his speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

The Beers might be Immediately brought
to submission by equipping the military ex-
perts on the London press with ammuni
ton and letting them take an active hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

There are some impressions in Spain that
Don Carlos is not pretending with the in
dustry which his previous professions gave
reason to expect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

Dom Paul is not content with merely
twisting the lions tail. He insists on pro-
voking the animal to the limit of it's en-
fl1tra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Rug Department.
Shoe Department.

Women's Velvet Carriage Boots fur trim'd.. S3.5
Mems Chocolate Wei Kid Opera slippers. -. s. 90
Mems Wei Kia aneo slippers ............. $500
Youths Patent Leather Pumps. ............. $50
Womens Felt Juliettes. fur trimmed ...... 81. 90
Mems Black Felt Slippers leathe- soles 80. 81 80
Wnmens Felt Slippers. leather sole. ........ S1.G0
Nomens Felt Bath Slippers. Soc.
Infants Mcccasins. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Soc.
Thirl nnnr-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

Aguinaldo would be very wise to check
his career while there Is still some linger
ing idea in this country that he is not to he
taken seriously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

Chicago would not care how often it may
be overlooked by the grand opera COM
panfes if it could get better list of con-
Vention bookings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

The Cuban ''revolutionists" have evident
~ laid off for a holiday vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

Philadelphia will defy anybody to call 1t a
drowsy suburb when the republican conven-
ton arrives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
SHOOTING STARS.
SeIf-Centered,

Yesterday was the shortest day of the
year. remarked the man who delights in
statistics.
Here, too" answered Mr.. Blykins gloom
lily. My wife and 1 did all our Christmas
shopping the day before"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
And win stay There.

From the Boston Herald.
Brumby is gone, but the flag he raised
Is still there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Mems Department.
Dress Goods Department.

cotton Dress Patterns. .ttc. TO Slp
Wooen Dress Patterns, colored 81. 10 to $500
Wooden Dress Patterns black. 81. rs TO $500 .
First floor >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Womea's Neckwear Dent.
Muslin Underwear Dent.
Handkerchief Department,

Sheer An-inen, embroidered hem
stitched ....:............. 121ac. to So 90
Sheer All-lnen fluffy Valenciennes
lace edged. ..:.........;..... 25c. to $3.50
Mems Linen hand embroidered mi
tials. .......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 25c. to Zoe
Mems Linen, hemstitched. ....... 121hc to 75c
First floor, 10th ST. building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Glove Department.

Women's f-button Kid Gloves 49,. 81. 90 to $500
W1mens 2-clasp Kid Gloves. 81 90 to $500
Misses and Childrpr's 4-button Kid
Boys 2-clasp Dogskin Gloves. 81 ~
Boys Mocha Gloves. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81 90
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

And then Christmas cheer good Have all the little
ngs ready been done Of end
We make for the people choose with
comot-and there's plenty yet for them to pick from
The following list simply hints the gift goods found
possibilities for all conditions of purse.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-25
GOT AWAY WITH A STEER.

Sioux Reservation Rnncher Marketed q
Steer That Had Another Brand Upon 1t,
John Hem, charged with grand
larceny in stealing steer, has just
been held by Justice G. c. Morrow of
this city to appear at the next term of
the circuit court of Bruld county, states
q correspondent at Chamberlain. Ow-
ing to the prominence of the defendent,
the case was of unusual interest, and
large number of witnesses we're heard
during the examination before the
justice court, which occupied five days.
The steer in question was shown by the
evidence to have been shipped to Sioux
City several weeks since in bunch
marketed by the defendent. There it
was noticed by the inspector of brands
as being marked by brand other than
that used by the defendant, and it was
accordingly detained for further evil
dence going to show that he had right
full possession of the same. A question
was raised then as to the value Of the
evidence Of ownership offered, and the
arrest followed. The justice after
hearing all the evidence considered it
sufficient to hold the defendant for
trial. Mr.. Hem is one of the substan-
tial and prosperous stockmen of this
section Of the state, and in view OF the
excellent reputation he has always
borne, his friends hope that he will be
able to prove himself innocent of the
charge.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-25
DEDICATED THEIR CHURCH.

The Bard Meth odisus Built a New Church
The Methodists over at Bard, few
miles east of Mitchell, are q rustling
class of people as is demonstrated by
the erection of new church, which
they dedicated to the service of the
Lord Sunday afternoon. The COM
modious little edifice was not sufficient
ly large to hold all the people in that
section who attended the services.
The building is an attractive one and
is representative emblem of the push
and energy of the people in that vicin-
ity. Presiding Elder Hager delivered
the dedicatory sermon and was assisted
by the pastor, Rev. F. j. Norton, OF
The following was the or
der of the services:
Invocation; Solo, Mrs. A. E. Cassem:
first hymn, IAN Hail the Power Of
Jesus Name;" prayer, Rev. A. g. Stew.
ems, Mitchell; hymn, Come let US Join
our Cheerful Songs" first scripture
lesson, Rev. F. J. Norton; second
scripture lesson. Rev. A. c. Stevens
hymn; special selection by the choirs
dedicatory sermon by the presiding
elder of the district, Rev. G. E. Hager
report of building committee; offerings
by the people; presentation of the
building by the committee to the trus
tees, and by the trustees for dedication
alto and tenor duett, Mrs. F. j. Nortor
and Frank II. Peckham; baptisma
service; doxology and benediction.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-25
G. A. r. ut phll.delphia.

Arrangements have been made to
run special train of sleeping cars,
starting from various points in Iowa
through TO Philadelphia, for Septem-
Der to 9. 1899, via the Chicago, Mil
waukee & ST. Paul and Pennsylvania
R'ys, and visiting the battlefield OF
Gettysburg en- route, where ample time
will be given for sight-seeing. The
railways have made very low rate for
this reunion and those projecting trip
east should take advantage of it.
Through sleeping cars will he started
from West Union, Mason City, Dec
orah: Fari bault, Austin, Dubuque and
Perry. Details as to berth reserva-
tions, rates and routes can be had on
application to the ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul R'y al
any of those places or addressing John
Cook, manager of excursion, Yves,
Union, Iowa.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-25
Manila. There seems to be no ques-
tion but Warne will be tried on the
charges preferred by Frost.
Says Warne is Not Amenable.

An army officer holds that Warne in
not amenable for writing that letter
and his statement is given below al
published in the Dead wood Pioneer.
Times:
THE idea that Maj. Warne of the
South Dakota volunteers, could be
court-martialed for the aspersions cast
upon Colonel Frost in letter to Sem
ator Pettigrew few weeks ago, is not
we'll founded" said an officer of the
First cavalry, q few days ago, in refer
ring to the incident. cit con tanned some
pretty strong reflections, and do not
commend it from the standpoint of good
taste; nevertheless, it was a private
letter not written for publication, and q
man is permitted to entertain his pri-
vate opinion as vel. in the army as in
civil life. Even if that had not been .
private letter, do not believe Major
Warne could have been made amenable
to the court-martial for what he said.
There is division of opinion on the
matter, but l believe Major Warne
could have shown that he had volun-
teered merely for the Spanish-Ameri-
can war and not for the war in the
Philippines; that he was only bound to
serve until the end of the Spanish war.
and inasmuch "a the government was
holding him in the service without
authority, he was no longer account
able for any infractions he might COM
nit against army discipline, or for any
disrespect shown superior officer"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-25

ing, Aug. II, and expected to have sew
eral days in which to look around the
city, but in this they were disappointed
as they left the same evening for Fort
Logan, where they arrived Sunday
morning. They passed through Des
Moines, Council Bluffs, Omaha and
Lincoln, Neb and enjoyed the trip i'm
mensely. On arriving at the fort they
were assigned to our companies, and
soon after Jimmie said he was clothed
in the uniform of the United States
volunteer. Jim said the regiment was
now filed, and that 1900 men we're
housed in It's large and comfortable
tents, and in addition to these
there were about 500 men out at the
target grounds. About the middle of
September he aaid the regiment would
leave for San Francisco, and after re-
ceiving their transportation would en-
bark for the Philippine Islands. jim
mie said he was thoroughly satisfied
with his lot and would not give up the
army If he could. He was in good
health although number of SOL
diers in the hospital already. Jimmie
wants to be remembered to his friends
and declares he will render an honor
able account of himself when he gets
in foreign land. Jim is good heart
ed young fellow and his friends in town
will wish him good luck in his army
career.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-25
AN ENCLOSED C0URsING MEET.
Arrangements Being Made to Hold IN

Arrangements Being Made to Hold an
Enclosed Meet Here in September.
QPersons who have followed tho
hounds across the prairie in pursuit of
a jack rabit know what rare sport it ia
and also the fatigue experienced in fol-
lowing the dogs for day or two. 1t ia
now possible to enjoy the sport without
experiencing all the attending discom-
forts by reason of an enclosed course.
The Mitchell Coursing Club has made
arrangements to hold an enclosed meet
on the grounds of the Mitchell Driving
Park Association on Sept. 8 and and
work is being done on the grounds now
to have them in readiness for the great
event.
Jos. Dodd, of Farwell, has been en-
gagged ss judge for the meet and the
rabbits will be imported from Kansas.
The seats in the enclosure will be 80
arranged in the large enclosure that q
full view of the hounds and hare can
be obtained during the entire race. 1t
will be an event for l6 dogs and the
same dogs competing here will be-
taken to the Waterloo cup meeting in
Texas, which occurs the following
month. Entries will be made here by
Horribly, of Egau, McEwen and Avery,
of Sioux Falls, Nichols, of Mitchell,
and others around the state. A coura-
ing meet of this kind ought to and un-
doubtedly will attract not only strong
support from the home people but OUT
side people as we'll.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-25
TAKE NO PART IN NOMINATIONS.

Dawson County Democrats Will Havo
Nothing to Do With the Fusion Deals.
A meeting OF the democratic county
central committee was held Saturday
afternoon at the office Of it's chairman,
J. K. Smith, and it was considered and
resolved,
First, that the call issued by the
silver republican, populist and so-oalled
democratic state committees, does not
represent the true democratic party of
this state, nor do they represent the
democratic party of the United States;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the democratic party
of Dawson county, state of South Dako-
ia, in committee assembled on this 10Th
day of August, 1899, does not recognize
the call of said state committee or Of
like committees of Dawson county as
representing the democratic party
either in sentiment or principle.
Second, That the coming election
being for the Judiciary alone, and
ought to be non-partisan, the demo-
cratic party of Dawson county, South
Dakota, deem it inadvisable to take
any part in the nominations to be made.
Third, And be it further resolved, to
continue the democ ratio central COM
mittee Of Dawson county as now coz
stituted for another year. and that j.
K. Smith remain chairman of the same.