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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-06-09

gallons per hour, and the plunge is as
clear as crystal. Once in the water
you will register a vow to return again,
for the sensation of a plunge in this
great pool of water at a natural tenn.
perature of So degrees the year around
is W forgotten. The handsome
building enclosing the pool is built of
glass and iron and is 75x25O feet.
"Hot Springs has everything to rec.
ommend it. The altitude, the climate
and the water, and do not let it DO i'm
imagined for a moment that it is simply
a refuge for the lame and the halt
alone, for it is just as much a resort
for rest and pleasure, and probably
more so, as any point in the country.
Here one can lay aside the busy whirl
of life and throw off the cares of bust
ness and have not alone those men.
toned but numbers of other attrac-
tions to win and hold his admiration.
"The great Wind Cave, o~utrivaling
the Mammoth ave Of Kentucky in ex-
tent, the Cascade springs, the lofty,
pine-clad hills, grand canyons. rip
ping streams, beautiful falls of the
Minnekahta and the Cheyenne, make
up u matchless group of attractions.
The Wind Cave has been explored q
distance of ninety-one miles and 2.4OO
chambers have been found"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-06-09

"There are more than seventy-fve
springs where the water bubbles up
through the sand or flows a steady
stream from natures solid masonry of
a hillside, and it is absolutely free
from any vegetable substances. In
most cases the temperature is SO de-
grees. or very nearly the natural heat
OF the body without any artificial heat
ing or cooling. BY drinking these
waters and bathing in them, the pores
of the body are opened and the secre-
tions are stimulated to free and natur.
al activity. The internal and externalap
plication atthis particular temperature
isremarkably ettlcacious. The supply is
constant, invariable and inexhaustible,
flowing nearly IL million gallons per
day."
Perhaps no spot west of the Mississ.
ippi is SO historic in interest as these
Black Hills. A number of legends are
connected Herewith, perhaps the most
beautiful of which is that of Battle
Mountain, the topmost peak of Il tier
of rugged hills overlooking the entire
Vale of Minnekallta. AS near as | can
recollect it 1 will give it to you as it
was given to me, by Il gentleman well
versed in the history OF this beautiful
spot.
ga number of years ago the Grow In.
dams made this their home, living in
peaceful sublimity all their days and
at peace with all the world. Their life
seemed to be one of continual happi.
ness and serenity. They spent their
summers in camp and peaceful rest
In winter they sought that which sus.
timed them during the rugged and
gloomy winters that prevail in this re
gion, and I might describe it in the
| works of Enoch Arden:
"No want was there of human susten
ance.
Soft fruitage, mighty nuts and nour
fishing roots;
Nor save for pity was it hard to tax,
The helpless life so wild that it wa,
tame.
There in a sea-ward, gazing mountain
gorge
They built, and matched with leave,
of pine their huts.
Half huts, half native cavern. So th,
tribe set in this Eden of al
righteousness, dwelt with eter
nal summer content"
"Until there came an evil omen hang
ing over their very sky; like a bird o
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-06-09
A DELIGHTED VISITOR.
Passenger Agent Ja,mar, of the C.& n. w.
Ry., Details Soime Pleasing In
p%ericnces .t our Carlsbad.

Ry., Details Some Pleasing IN
pericnces ut our Carlsbad.
Il. w. Jamar, the genial passenger
and ticket agent of the 9. a. N. w. rail
way ut Cedar Rapids, Ia, upon his re-
turn from II trip to the Black Hills
granted a Gazette reporter an inter
view. He said:
"After suffering all winter with rheu-
matism. together with the grippe, l
was induced by Mr.. Faulkcs, tho editor
of your paper, to join him on a trip to
the Hills, and to sock relief ut the Hot
Springs of South Dakota. Leaving
here on the fast mail, at 1853 II. M, ar
irving at Missouri Valley ut $40 p. m.,
we there took the Elkhorn Valley train
for Hot Springs, where we arrived at
1852 a. m. the following morning and
were met by the attaches of the Evans
hotel, where we found a hospitable
greeting and IL nice warm, delicious
breakfast awaiting our arrival.
"You ask me: What arc the Hot
Springs? 1 know of no more graphic
description than that contained in IL
little pamphlet furnished by the Elk
horn road, i'll which tho Hot Springs
are described in this language:
"History refers to the Vale of Knsh-
mir, in the Himalaya mountains, Us
II of the most beautiful spots in the
world. Poets have written of its
charms and bards have sung it's prais-
es. 1t is described as a spot where ma
ture has exposed her most beautiful
forms, where the elements are at rest
amid perpetual sunshine. But with
all it's attractions, the beauty and eli
mate of the Vale of Minnekahta out
rivals those of this marvel of the Elm
alayas.
"The Vale of Minnekahta is in tho
Black Hills of South Dakota, and Hot
Springs is in the Vale of Minnekahta.
This beautiful valley derives it's name
from the Indian word Mime kah ia,
signifying hot water Its equable
climate, scenic beauties and healthgiv.
ing waters have attracted a permanent
population of two thousand, while ten
thousand people seeking health and
pleasure visit Hot Springs each year.
The work of nature is here lavishly
displayed, yet not moro than the evil
dences of modern civilization.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-06-09
A Judicial Ruling.

During the hearing Of a case at the
Bloomsbury county court counsel refer
red to the defendant, an Oxford master
Of arts, as ''this man. w%hereupon de-
fendant's counsel protested, saying he
might at least have used the word ''gen.
tleman." Judge Bacon = Nonsense.
That is the sort Of affectation you often
hear among women when they cay
lyon ought to call me a lady," In my
opinion man is a much better title than
gentleman.-London Telegraph.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-06-09

vulture, in the shape of Sioux Indians,
who under the pretease of a friendly
visit sent MI immissary to their camp,
who seeing the comfort and beauty
of their home, went back aud reported
to his chief their condition. And it
was resolved then and there that they
should be driven away and their homes
taken from them. Tradition says tina.
they came in great hordes to capture
the helpless Grows, who shrinking be-
fore the mighty hosts reiterated inch
by inch, fighting and dying step by
step, until this Battle Mountain was
reached. On the very topmost peak Of
all they made their final stand and
fought until not a single nj was left.
Thus they died in defense Of their
homes and children, leaving to this
day Il moral lesson that the youth of
our land can gather inspiration from.
"Many relics are said to be left on
the mountain of this fearful struggle
for life and home.
".After breakfast and a quiet cigar
our first introduction at the town was
emphasized by u visit to the Kidney
spring, II stream Of water that comes
dasaing aud pulsing from out the side
of the mountain in one voluminous
flow. This is of IL tepid temperature
that is not at first inviting. The taste
for it is soon cultivated by a generous
use, however, and the common draught
is at least II quart. After IL rest Of an
hour another quart is not an unusu-
ally large drink, and this you "a keep
up all day long, without feeling any
apparent distress, and the benefits are
almost untold. 1t seems that this
spring is a cure for nearly all ills, and
if you have no ills it will make you
feel still better.
SIN addition to this we found the
Evans sanitarium and various other
fine bath houses, and last but not least
the great famous plunge. This plunge
is certainly worth the long ride to see
and enjoy. AS one lady said: "A single
plunge in that delightful pool repaid
me for my long trip to Hot Springs
This, in fact, is the verdict of every Wis
itor to the Springs, for, of course, no.
body visits here without going into the
famous plunge bath. It is simply ir-
resitible, and if you go Just to look
on the chances are that you will go in
before leaving. The water comes out
GA mountain, one hundred thousand
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-06-09

Tho plant known as vervain, which
is not distinguished for it's beauty and
which grows nowadays utterly disre-
garded, was so sacred to the Druidy
that they only gathered II for thsly
divinations when the great dog star
arose. in order that neither sun nce
monn ehould see the deed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-06-09
o Can't Hear It.

There are many sounds animals can
hear which are inaudible to man. MI.
Cation, the famous anthropologist. has
invented a little whistle with an adj
Unstable plug, by which it can be render.
ed more and more shrill till IL ceases to
give any note to our ears, yet a dog will
hear it as a whistle still and answer
readily its call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
University of Michigan Just Included
Among the Contestants.

PHILADELPHIA, February 20.-The
University of Pennsylvania has finally
closed negotiations for a foot ball game
with the University of Michigan, to be play
ed in this city on November IL. This gives
Pennsylvania the strongest schedule ever
before arranged for one year. and includes
games with the Indians, University of Chi
eago, University of Michigan. Harvard and
Cornell during the month of November.
The final arrangement with Michigan
practically means that Pennsylvania will
not play the Tigers next fall Whether the
date was held for Princeton until this time
Is only a matter of conjecture, but, at any
rate, the schedule now completed will not
possibly permit contest between the red
and blue and the orange and black this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
SIX RIDERS BROKE RECORDS.
End of the Great Six-Dny Bicycle Race
at Frisco,

SAN FRANCISCO, February 2O.-When
the greatest six-day bicycle race ever run
ended at the Mechanics Pavilion, Charles
w. Miller, the Chicago gripman, maintained
his position the long-distance champion
of the world. The finish of the contest,
which has caused much excitement in ath
letic circles was comparatively tame.
No less than six of the riders beat all
previous records, and more miles might
have been reeled off had there been an in
centive to do so. But as all the men except
Gimm and Hale were separated by dis
tances too great to be overcome in a few
hours, the management decided to end the
race ahead of the scheduled time which,
however. was over an hour longer than
that of any previous six days contest The
famous event in Madison Square Garden,
New York, was only 142 hours, while the
riders at the Mechanics Pavilion continued
their struggle for supremacy for lab hours
and 81 minutes.
There were no incidents during the clos
ing hours to arouse the 1000 spectators to
outbursts of enthusiasm, though much SYM
pathy was expressed for Gimm the one
time leader. who fell and was removed from
the track, not to again return. Teddy Hale
who has been his close friend, for time re-
fused to ride further, but later on was in
duced to come on, and finished q little
ahead of Gimm's record.
fredericks, when sure of third place, quit
the track and did not reappear until near
the close. Lawson and Julius though far
in the rear, kept on their wheels as long as
possible and were among those who fin
ished.
At the close nearly all of the riders ap-
peared with brand-new suits, that of Miller
being especially attractive. Barnaby al
ways eager to amuse, wore tiny stovepipe
hat and smoked a big cigar The others
were all In a cheerful mood, especially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
Mt. Pleasant &. c. Smoker.

The regular monthly smoker of the Mt
Pleasant Athletic Club will be held tomor-
row evening. Admission will be by card
The very best athletic talent of Washing
ton has been procured for the occasion.
Champion Mackey of the District will wres-
tie with McQuada. Mr.. Oraland Ross will
give an exhibition on the flying rings Prigg
and Dufour will don the mits for three
rounds for points. Mr.. Royce Hough, the
District high jumper, will do a turn" Mr..
Samuel Ireland of Columbia Athletic Club
will tell some of his ''brand-new' stories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
Mr.. Ciapp's Suggestion.
Soldiers Fined for Assault.

Michael Schipia, w. A. Meyer and Louis
kraiger, members of the 9Th United States
Artillery, were today before Judge Scott
and fined $50, with the alternative of $50
days in jail, each for assaulting Thomas
Posey. Henry Viercom and several other
citizens Saturday evening. According to
the evidence. the soldiers made an unpro-
voked assault on the citizens. During the
hearing Thomas Posey called a witness
liar and was fined S. for contempt In
passing sentence Judge Scott said he hoped
if by any means the fines were paid the
soldiers will he sent to the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
PROPOSED TAX ON WHEELS
Dealers and Others Given a Hearing Today
by Commissioners.
The Suggestion Made That the Impo.
sition of Tax Will be UHcODstitu-
tionaI - Action Deferred.

The District Commissioners today gave d
hearing on the proposition TO place a tax
on bicycles and tricycles, about every deal
or in the machines and a large number of
riders being present. The proposed taxation
of wheels was designated as an unjust dis
elimination against the owners of wheels
and as unconstitutional. The Commission
ers in adjOurning the hearing stated that
they were indebted for the suggestions re-
ccived by them. and that they will give
them due consideration.
The first person heard at the hearing was
Mr. Guerney who read brief statement in
which he took the position that the pro-
posed tax would be an unfair and unjust
discrimination against the owners of the
machines. which have been, he said de-
clared to be vehicles. Not all vehicles are
proposed TO be taxed. he pointed out; yet
much more injury to the streets and roads
than is done by the wheels The bicycle
he said, is the poor mans vehicle and to
place tax on il and not on other vehicles
would be discriminating against a class
much less able to pay the tax than are the
owners of other vehicles In MARYLAND he
stated, such tax has been declared uucon-
stitutional, unreasonable and Inconsistent
with the laws of the state. Ii has also been
declared invalid in Chicago. he continued
and while there Is law of the kind in Ore
Enn, Inc proceeds Of the tax there are used
in building and improving roads and hi
cycle paths, and the state adds 10 per cent
TO the fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
Indefinitely Po,tpouea

For the reason that the parties to the suit
Were not ready to proceed. hearing of the
contest arising out of the disposition Of the
estate OF the late Ezra w. Leetch. set for to-
day, was indefinitely postponed. This is
the first case set for hearing under the
rule recently adopted providing for trials
by jury in Probate Court matters
The jury summoned to sit in the Probate
Court was today excused for the term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20

be unconstitutional and unjust. But if the
tax shah be imposed he expressed the hope
that all other vehicles would be taxed
Mr.. Ben. Dakin said he has interviewed a
number of people in the District on the
SUBJECT, and a great many of them have
expressed themselves as being satisfied
with the proposed tax, provided the pro-
ceeds are used TO make and improve the
roads and for the recovery of stolen wheels
IL mas been suggested to him. however, that
stead of 81.
Mr.. w. d. Hadger said the tax will be I'M
talr TO dealers in machines, and he sug-
eested that there should be no age linn
s s.,,nI, the proposition being to tax only
such owners as are over fourteen years of
age. He also suggested that only wheels
in actual use should be taxed.
Mr.. W H. Coleman declared that the tax
would fall most heavily upon the messenger
hoys. Their wheels. he said, average in
value about 81 or 81. and tax Of 81 a wear
on such machines would, he said be not
only aitosether out of proportion, but would
also make them an almost impossible acuui-
Stiou.
Mr.. N u. Carpenter asserted that If peo-
pie residing outside the District should he
required to obtain certificates before thew
can ride their wheels here it would tend
very largely to keep people away from the
city.
Mr.. Ciapp's Suggestion.
Inc discussion was closed by Mr. E e.
Ciapp, who stated that the largest District
Appropriation, or one of the largest, is for
street ana alley cleaning, yet, he said it
proposed to tax wheels, which place no dirt
on the streets. and leave untaxed horses
and other vehicles, which do more than
anything else. perhaps, to make necessary
Such large appropriation. He referred to
the tact that he uses wheel which he
could sell for s., although it answers his
purpose, characterizing a tax of 81 a year
a ft,~+
fair. W.
speaking for the Commissioners. Pres
ldent Wight explained that it is not pro-
posed to tax machines not in use or in
stock, and expressed the gratitude of the
commissioners for the suggest tons made
Grafton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
Another Interesting Bowling Tourna-


4 bowling tournament between two clubs
from Washington and two from Baltimore.
will be held at the Gentiemen's Driving
Park, in the suburbs of Baltimore on
Washington's birthday. The games WIN
be bowled in the afternoon and evening
Baltimore will be represented by two
strong teams. and the Saengerbund and
Columbia Athletic Club will hold up the
Capital City end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20

n6ment to be held at Madison Square Gar
den, New York city, March 2o to -. 1S9a:
Capt. George A. Dodd, two lieutenants
and not to exceed sixty men Of the Sd Cav
airy. from Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont
Second Lieut.. Manus McCloskey and one
platoon of Light Battery F, 9th Artillery
from Fort Hamilton, New York
First Lieut. Frederick W. Fuger one sec
ond lieutenant and siXty-four men of the
18th Infantry and the band from Fort CO.
lUmbus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
DRINK GRARNsM

After you have concluded that you ought nor 10
drink coffee. It Is not medicine. but doctors
order II, because II is healthful inyigoratng and
appetizing II is made from pure grains and has
that rich seal brown color and like the finest
grades Of coffee and costs about Il as much Chill
dreu like 1t and thrive II because IL Is a GEM
Inc food drink containing nothing but nourishment
Ask your grocer Ior Grain-o, the new food drink.
Is and 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20

at once personally investigate the charge
and, If the offense is proven, he shall
award the game to the visiting club by a
score of nine runs to nothing and infiict
such further punishment upon the home
club as he may deem proper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
Athletic Tournament.

Under the authority of the major general
commanding the srny, the following troops
are designated to attend and will partici-
pate in the Military Athletic League tour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
PENNsY's FOOT BALL SCHEDULE.

Teddy Hale, who seemed to be the favorite
of the crowd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
Central High School Wins.

The Central High School basket ball team
defeated the Mount Pleasant Athletic Club
Saturday night at the Washington Light
Infantry armory by ) to O. The playing of
Sagrario, Wolverton and Schreiner of the
Centrals and Bolts, Holmead and Young
of the Mount Peasants were features of
the game The lineup:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20

Mr.. A Girouard said the wheel is not a
luxury but necessity, and he agreed with
Mr.. Guerney that the proposed tax would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20
WASH. +. WILLIAMS,
Furniture, &c, 9TH and d SIS.
We Must
Double
Business.

Crowd weeks business into our.
The demogalizing effect Of the blizzard on
last weeks trade is TO be overcome with
multitude Of cant -be-resisted prices
All lines Offering the most immense
bargains.
Good Tapestry Brussels. .... $50
Heavy Quality Tap. Brussels. .4Sc
Extra quality Tap. Brussels. 49,. $50
Wilton elvet Carpets. ....... .6Sc
SaXonv Administers. ..72c
Extra quality Administers. .... $50
Ingram Carpet. .........2 2c
Best quality Atwood Ingrains. Sc
Agra Atwood Carpets. ......6 7c
Rug Department.
WHITE GoAT$KIN RUGS ..........SI3
Mp2I EI~rE MATS. 1896. ........... 80
MOOT ETTE RIGS. 2TNG7. ........... rs
Mppi IiTE RIGS. 36xI2. ........... 500
SMYRNA MAT. 1Gxao .-........... 10
SMYRNA RI GS 2iy-4 ............... 70
SMYRNA RUGS 3"x(D. -............. 200
Wash. B. Williams, 9th & D
fe2h-6nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20

Note These Prices:
&c yard for FEEDERS Pompadour Brush
Binding. sc the New York price.
&C dozen for P. F, 2. Whaleboue The
best-stamped with a whale. &C. &c
and DC dozen Or .. and 9-inch.
&C for 9yard pieces Black silk Prusslan
n DIR pair for Nos 8 and Pure Gum
Dress Shields. Warranted-12c in
New York for these warranted shields.
Sc dozen fer SILK Monogram InitiaIs-loc
w Is the standard price all over the T. s.
&c for 24yard pieces Super Tape, the
wv quality usually retailed at Sc
Dc for 50yard spools Royal Sewing Silk.
~ Guaranteed silk, usually &c spool
NQDC instead of 12c belt for the new Vel
a., vet Betting. correct for spring wear
Only &c for usual Toe Garter Length Frilied
Elastic. acne IL eu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20

Sec. 2-Ihe umpire shall within twelve
hours after filming or removing a player
from the camel forward to the president a
report of the action and the causes there
for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20

De unconstitutional and unjust. But if the
tax snail be imposed, he expressed the hope
that all other vehicles would be taxed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-20

Rule 81, sec. I'm all cases of violation of
these rules, by either a player or manager,
the penalty flor the first offense shall be a
tine by the umpire of so, and for second
onense1 a prompt removal of the offender
period of suspension from ACTUAL service in
the club as 1.-THE president Of the league may
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-24
American Imperialism.

The Waterbury american says that
"any thoughtful man must agree
with Mr.. Morley that the prevailing
spirit of Imperialism means an in
crease in military establishments,
which means an increase in expendi.
ture and also an increase in power TO
the privileged classes. The effect is,
of course, to shelve all the questions OF
ordinary life-that is, those great
economic questions which have
seemed to be the dominating issues of
politics the world over. How are We
to raise the average level of humanity?
How, if possible, are we to check the
tendency toward the concentration OF
wealth and The instruments and en-.
joyments of wealth in the hands OF
the few? These are the questions
which, until quite recently, have oc.
cupied the minds of the thoughtful
men. But it is evident that when the
spirit of war is abroad, when nation is
arming to protect itself against ma
tion, when military greatness is the
accredited title to distinction, when
the thoughts of men are absorbed in
an expected conflict, when no one
truly knows what unnoticed incident
may precipitate that confict-it is
evident that under these conditions
the questions enumerated lose their
interest and vitality.