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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
WAR HELIOGRAPHIyG.
The Portability and Long Range of
the Instrument

the Instrument.
From the London Graphic.
The Photograph has been called the trump
card Of visual signaling, for it possesses
the four cardinal military yirtues-porta-
bility. rapidity. range and secrecy. 1t is an
instrument for directing the reflected rays
of the sun on and off a distant station by
means of movable mirror, but may be
described less accurately. though more
graphically, as shaving glass mounted on
low tripod. BY the aid of sighting yane
the mirror is placed in such a position that
the sun is reflected upon the distant sta
ton When this is done signals can he
made by depressing a key fitted to the back
OF the mirror. so that the light can be
and dash method. The hello" is extremeIv
portable, weighing with its stand no more
than a soldiers rifle. 1t possesses a Curl
Gus virtue of secrecy, because to people
the point on to which its rays are directed
its signals are quite invisible But this
fact viii show how needfui it is to have the
and to insure this the hello has to Follow
the sum as he travels through the sky.
Two screws, one giving a vertical move
ment and the other horizontal movement
to the mirror. about its center. effect this,
and the screws can be manipulated by the
signaler while in the act of sending without
any interruption to the message.
The range of the hello is enormous, with
a strong sun and clear horizon: and 1t Is
therefore admirably useful in South Africa.
In the 1SS3-'S5 campaigns a photographic
signal service extended north-Orange river
to Molopole-a distance Of 40 miles. Molo-
pole is a station some distance north of
Gaberoues. where the Rhodesian relief
force for Mafeking was last heard of, and
the distance from Mafeking was ITO miles,
On one occasion q message of fifty-two
words was delivered at Molopole thirty-five
minutes after it had been handed In at
Mafeking. The signal stations between
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
A BOER SOLDIERS LETTER.
Account of What Happens When the
British Carry a kopje.

British Carry a kopje.
From the London Truth.
The following letter from a Boer lad of
seventeen to his mother after the battle of
Elandslaagte is sent home by the cor
respondent of the Journal de Geneve at
Pretoria and has just been published in
that journal. It Is worth reproducing, as it
gives very vivid account of what happens
" hen our forces carry kopje occupied by
the enemy:
I'VE were on5a kopje. Our horses were
behind it in hollow, AS the infantry ad-
vanced against tis We began shooting When
it looked as if I'VE were going to be sur
rounded, a certain number Of our men fell
back to another position. About a hun
dred of us remained on the kopje But the
fire of the Maxim and the other guns be-
came so violent that we withdrew a little
to find cover. The general and Command
ant Viljoen rallied US and brought US back
to the top of the hill, and advised us to get
under shelter there as much as possible
l followed the general with a dozen others
to the right, and Viljoen led the rest to the
left The English We're still advancing, and
they were now within 500 yards of us 1t
was easy to recognize the kilties that they
were wearing. We fired at them incessant-
ly. All our bullets seemed to strike 1 had
not time to be afraid 1 prayed to God
and fired on aiming each time at one of
their men, You know i am not a bad shot
Their Maxims gave us back what we sent
them without moments stop. A few of
us finding our position too risky, ran back
to where the horses We're, and went off.
l was close to the general, and remained
We fired on, he as well as I, and tried to
get cover behind three great blocks of
rccl1, when a Iyddite shell burst close by
us and covered US with earth and stones.
The general withdrew us little back At
this moment one of my neighbors was hit
in the side. But he had strength enough
to get his horse and gallop off. We were
now only fighting on the kopje with the
ing and crushing us in a circle. At fifty
yards distance we were still firing on them
Just then the general fell. The group round
me was reduced to eight. Of whom three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Some Interesting Fads of Men in This
Connection.

From the Boston Herald.
A great many men have cranky ideas
about preparing their bills for ready han
ding. One plan is to fold each bill separate
ly, keeping the denominations apart in the
various divisions of their pocket books.
This method facilitates the search for the
desired sum when making a purchase. This
is almost sure guard against passing out
bill of the wrong denomination.
Then there are men who make a neat roll
of all their bills. The first is rolled by itself
to about the size Of lead pencil the next
Is Tapped about it, and so on to the end.
Then rubber band is placed about the en-
tire lot. When 1t is desired to use one of
the bills the rubber is removed and the end
of the first bill caught between the thumb
and forefinger of the right hand while the
roll is held between the thumb and fore
finger of the left hand. Then the bill is
quickly unwound, none of the others being
disturbed
A great many men never carry a pocket
book. One reason for this is that a we'll
worn purse more easily slips from the pock-
ct than a roll of bills. Then, again, the
bulk of a pocket book is annoying; it takes
up too much room, especially where the
pantaloons are made snug. When pocket
books are not carried, fayorite recepta-
Gle is the watch pocket. When this is used
the bills are made up into a little, hard
bunch Their presence is always felt
against the DOOy. IN a crowd there is no
danger of losing them, and when travelling
with any considerable sum this is a safe
depository.
Some men have fad of carrying a lot of
new bills in an envelope that is kept IN one
OF the inside pockets. Now and then a man
Is found who keeps a few bills in every
pocket He goes on the theory that if ne is
robbed of one lot, sufficient amount will
remain to last him until he reaches home
He starts out feeling that he is going to be
robbed, and makes provision to meet every
possible emergency. He usually makes
three folds of his bills and tucks them away
in the corners of his pockets With extreme
care He does not feel surprised If he finds
upon making an inventory after arriving
home, that part Of his funds has disap-
peared. as he expected to be robbed.
Any number of men are found who keen
only little working capital in their trou-
sers' pockets, the bulk of their funds being
concealed in broad. fiat wallets in the in
side pocket of their waistcoats. These bills
are always of large denominations and
folded once. When man brings forth his
reserve funds it will be found that ali the
bills have a smooth, bright appearance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Denmark's kings for 3S4 years have all
been named Christian or Frederick This Is
not the result OF, accident 1t is the law of
Denmark that Christian must be succeeded
by Frederick and Frederick by Christian.
To attain this, and without the chang of
names, in case of death or other reason.
every Danish prince. no matter what other
names he may receive always includes
Christian and Frederick among them.
The British soldier is the best-fed indi-
vidual of his class In Europe. He receives
for his daily rations 16 ounces of bread 70
ounces Of meat, ounces of rice. 8 ounces
of dried vegetables. 16 ounces of potatoes.
and once week he receives 2 ounces of
salt. ounces Of coffee and D ounces Of
sugar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

-ejuvenates the body. When his whiskers
are Ioosened they reach the ground. The
hair on his head. like his whiskers. almost
snow white in color. would reach far down
his back if 1t were permitted to flow from
its firm anchorage
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Price
Surprises
I heSe.

Inventory-taking i'll the Uphol-
stery and Drapery Departments has
given lis the materials for many price
surprises.
Damasks. Tapestries, Brocades
and Brocatelles, for furniture cover
ing. in elegant patterns, mostly small
lots-Tambour and Figured Muslins
Lace Curtains and Portieres-
Silkoline and Satteen Pillows-a
great variety in many cases at one
third usual prices.
Its something more than a ''Sale"
its selling regardless of cost for
the quick closing out of the short
lengths and odd pairs and pieces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

100 remnants Of Table namask l to 4-vard
pieces In the lot. including qualities such as
sold from the piece from 25c. to $500 The
yards me Of pure whit. some of half blea he'd
and some Of colored All specially low prices
for remnant day selling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Odds and ends In Muslin Underwear con
slsting OF GOWNS, Skirts Drawers Chemis,
and Corset Covers. All finely trimmed in lac,
ana embroidery. Soiled from handling en-
Regular Csc. to S1-25 valuts-for SYC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Is Ladies High-grade Corsets consisting O
r ID, WarDer's' and '.Thompson's ''-t
these sizes: Is, 10. 20. Is. 20 and p, II
DICK and white. Regular prices were 81 an
80 II your size is here 1t Will mo.
prove wonderful bargain at. . VOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
INCIDENT OF CIVIL WAR
Ger. Hugh Cameron's Order Issued at
Holly Springs, Miss.
Peculiar Traits of Nan Who Es-
chews MatrimOny and Lives
as a Hermit.

OF all the orders issued by comma nding
| officers during the civil war which perhaps
is not borne on the official records Is that
which was issued by Gen. Hugh Cameron.
who was at the time the lieutenant colonel
commanding detachment of the I'd
Kansas Cavalry Volunteers at Holly
Springs, Miss. The order is without doubt
the most peculiar that was ever issued dur
ing the war. 1t is nothing more nor less
than edict against flirta ton, and was
directed more 10 the citizens of the village
than to the military.
The original rough draft of this order,
long since forgotten, is now in the auto
graph collection of Mr.. ]. Barton Miller of
this city. 1t occupies a page of letter paper
of the ordinary size, the words being
closely written, the signature of Gen Cam
eron being at the bottom. There
corrections at all on the original draft. and
the handwriting is as legibe the day it
was written. In one corner, in parenthesis,
is marked Original rough draft"
The order in full is as follows:
Headquarters I'd Kan Cav. Vols.
Holly Springs, Miss, June 10, 1855.
Circular Order No I.
The undersigned respectfully calls atten-
ton of the people of Holly Springs to
certain practice INDUCED in, innocently it
is believed. by the more refined and cul-
tured part of the oldest inhabitants of
this city. for years renowned as the seat
Oh learning ana lnteillSe1ice IN the SOutn,
which practice. in itself harmless. is some
times spoken of rather disparagingly by the
officers and enlisted men of the detachment
because, perhaps. it is new to us-an in
stitution Of the ladies of this latitude above
and beyond anything with which We have
been accustomed at home. And as the I'M
dersigned is always panied to hear remarks
or complaints not entirely complimentary
and respectful to woman, the mother of
us ALL and is exertng all his authority
and influence to iHculcate cordially and
manly department among his faithful sol
dierS and respectful behavior on their part
toward the ladies and gentlemen of Holly
Springs. he hopes that all who are grace
full in style and mind also pure and at
tractive in appearance. will refrain from
exerting unduy the peculiar powers which
nature and culture have vouchsafed them
in larger measure than to the undersigned
ana his comrades in arms.
IF the people to whom this appeal is re-
spectfuly made can and will deny them
selves the satisfaction which graceful man.
ners, such as are herein referred to. most
always being the cultured and refined,
they Will confer a real favor on the writer
hereof; but If not then he will endeavor to
sustain them in the exercise of all their
God-given rights and privileges, with all
the force at his command
Respectfully, etc.
"(SignedD HUGH CAMERON,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Remnant lot of Pure Linen Huck BARRIERS
Towels, with red border and fringed
S SH%s worm i"t, each. Remnant Sic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Mems Natursi Cray and Camel's Hair Tn
derwear. in sizes 40. 49, Al 46 and 4S-and
few sizes in drawers. Never sold NGD<-
for less than 81 before-at. ......... t~Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

ehildrens Worsted Dresses lined Throughout
ana trimmed with fancy braid-and rufie owe
shoulder Sizes TO years. Regular en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Mems Strong Brace Suspenders. with CASTOR
s sPas S sn5 = a cents wi" b: 7c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Mems Atwood Golf Hose. in plain and fancy
oew be as o srs sSd fe ersuay at 1zc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
Linens.

10 dog. Pure Linen Dinner NapkIps-beavv
sufer-hlea"hed German damask-full size-fas-
seivage buth sides. Sold regularly q n F
for $50 dozen, Remnant Price, Sl. Il 5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Mems Strictly Atwood Natural Gray Under
wear in single and donhlf.hreasted styles-also
Few sizes missing. Sold at 81, $l.25 &m~
and SI.50 sar1nent-r.ow ........... O~&s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

10 Ladies' Cardigan Jackets in black onl,
long and .'Eton'' styles Regular
Sic values for. ..... SSC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Bargain table Number contains Bows Calf
and kidskin Lace Shoes heel and spring heel"in
black ard tan. All sizes from 8 TO o.
o1s. values up to S2-for. ......... SZC,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Outing Flannel Night Sbirts-fn attractive
patterns--fnli feguiar made and extra ? u
long-were 40 cents-go for. ......... OaONe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Mems Wool Cardigan Jackets, in broken sizes
f %sich sold at *..o-"ii De sola Sl.OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

TO 5yard lengths Pure Linen Roller Towel
ing-fast selvage edge both sides <5L -
Worth DC. yard. Remnants -. WNSG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Ladies DC 10button Fast Black Oyergaiters.
IN sizes l. and 3-for lie. a pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
Muslin underwear dept

dozen Ladies Woven Knit and Strined rIan
nelctte Petti"oats-with yoke hands
and deep hems-which sold st 3sc- dn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

lot Of Ladies' Rubbers in sizes a. 2
and 3la only-so for lie. pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Odd lot Of Boys All-wcol Suits, in double
breasted and blouse styles-made Of service
able che,iots and worstets-which sold at S3,
81 81 and s4'o-"in be closed out Sa.Q8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Mems Pure Silk Neckwear. in Band Bows,
Which, sold a, as IS cents-for. mus. l212C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Odd LOT Of Youths I.cng PANS, sizes IS to
81 waist measure-which scld at 81. 60 m2~
up 10 S2.5O-go for. ...... ........... SCSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
Csc. underwear. f0c.

Chfldrens Heavyweight Fleece-lined Union
Suits and Ribbed Eests-warrnly fleece lined
which sold at 25c.-go for 10 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
His Peculiar Traits,

This one order in itself at the present
time would be sufficient to bring a man I,
public attention. but Gen. Cameron is sai7
to possess other traits which make him well
known in the locality in which he resides
His home is in Kansas. but he is said to
be a native of Pennsylvania, and relation
If Senator Don Cameron. His home is a
tameruns Bluff short distance from To-
peka. Kan. where he lives the life of a her
nit. In 1894 he was candidate for Con
gress from the second Kansas district anG
he made house to house canvass of the
entire district, riding over the area on :.
mule. His platform was in opposition t.
women's suffrage, trusts and in favor OF
the free and unlimited coinage of silver
By the people of the locality in which he
esldes Gen. Cameron is regarded at ono
iS scholar. soldier, Il vegetarian 3
'elibat". a whilom statesman. and, witha'
4 hermit. Little is known of his earl
history, although he has lived in his uniqu
cabin at Cameron's Bluff three miles north
asst of Lawrence, on the banks of the kay
'lEer, ever since the early territorial days
When he first put in his appearance a
lawrence that city was merely an outpos
# civilization. He selected homestead il.
he wilderness, and, building a small log
abin, began the development of a farm
Prior to the civil war, it is said. he had
AIRED experience. When he first went t.
<ansas he was abOlitionist denotlnca6
the lawlessness of the free state men on the
ne hand and the outlawry of the SLAYER
9afty on the other. He was at times tn.
Flctim of denunciations by the free stat
men because he would not indorse thei-
1.ans, and again suffered at the hands @.
he slavery men for opposing their views
He was at one time before the war an
pointed Judge by Gov. Reeder. who wa.
hen the chief magistrate of the TERRITORY.
me polls were surrounded by more thar
me thousand ruffians. so it is said AM
While the other judges fed. Judge Camero,
held the fort. In making out the return.
| ne secured a CertlflCafe from the nj b..r
Judges, who were elected by the ruffian in
Naders. to the effect that the votes cast a.
MS precinct were not all by legal resitien'
election -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
Shoe department.

Bargain table Number contains Ladies'. and
Misses Strap and Bow Slippers with turned
s1ies and patent vamps. Values up to 40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

11-qnarter Double-bed Blankets soft finish
f f%o good wrisht-aso s"lledso s30c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

A lot of Double-bed Comforts filed with
pure white cotton and covered with French
sateen-nothing the matter. except they're
soiled. Regular $3.50 and 50 a n IN
values-for ...................... 81 OY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

A bargain table, containing two 2O-inch
Electric Seal Capes. with marten fur collars
two 3O-inch Electric Seal Capes-two Plush
jaHkets-one Plush Coat-seven Plush Captr
pam pa and trimmed Values up TO p mo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

IL Tab-front Coliarrttes of electric seal-l2
SIX Curled Astrachan Storm Collarrettes all
lined with heavy satin-and Neck Scsrfs Of
stone marten. black marten and seaI-with
clusters of tails Sold at IS to 81 CD An
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
Mems WearabRes,

Odds and ends Of Mems Gloves consisting of
seaskin and goatskin, dressed with California oil
to render them water proof. Some are Dir,
fleece lined. Wee 5Gc. and T5c.-for.. VS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
Csc. hosiery. l0c.

Ladies Full Regular Made Hose in fast
black and fancy effects. ir,clndng black boot
with fancy top-both plain and drop-stitch-
some of the plain black ones are pure Isle
thread. Regular 25c Hose for lac 3 pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

:, IL Imported Kersey Jackets. richly satin
Hned-in black and colors-sizes ~ a mo
to 40. Sold at IS and sl0-for..... OT.VS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

10 pairs Of slightly soilcd Enthusiastically
ell wool-full double. bed size
which sold at IS to $3.50 a pair q Am
iot oOoVa HHS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

An odd lot of Chiidren's Fur Sets of white
lamb Will be closed cut TO the first On
visitors tomorrow at...... ZyC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

lot OF Bleached Cotten-one yard 49,
wide-in all lengths-per yard for. 4l0MCs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

3 dozen ladies' Electric Seal Collarettes and
90 ssef searis-"nieh sold ct si's- zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

Ladies' Genuine Electric Seal Jackets,
sizes 30 and 40. Eeysnt gar 6Ms @E
Merits. which sold at S4S-for... 3d. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01

A big lot of Apron Ginghams. in all size
s sasft1ns" on sale tomorrow, per Mc.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-12-07

One Of the special features of
the series of special meetings
held at the Nj. E. church during
the last two weeks of November,
ard which closed Monday night,
was the singing of the choir,
which had been under the in
struction Of Evangelist Houser
Between 80 and 40 voices were
in the choir on several occasions,
and the music rendered was at
tractive and inspiring. The uni
versally large congregations at
tending the several services
were undoubtedly attracted us
much by the gospel in music as
by the preaching, though the lat
ter was of no ordinary kind. a
fact attested by the presence OF
the people in such large mbers,
and their constant interest in the
gospel as presented by Mr.. Hou-
ser. The very handsome collec-
ton taken on the last two days of
the meetings very well indicated
the appreciation with which Mr..
Houser's services were regarded.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-12-07
Unbreakable Doll Carriages
for 25, 35, IS cents and 81 .25 at
Stone & Sullivan's.
Holiday Excursion Rates.

To enable students and teach
ers of educational institutions to
visit their homes for the Christ
mas and New Year Holidays, ex.
cursion rates of fare and one
third where the one way -ate is
three (3) cents per mile and fare
and one fifth where the one way
rate is over three l3) cents per
mile-upon presentation Of GER
titicate of the proper official of
the institution with which appli-
cant is connected certifying to
the fact that the applicant is go
ing home for the holidays and is
regular student or teacher in
the institution named ticket
made good only on closing day of
school and day after; but not
earlier than Dec. 13, nor later
than Dec. %. Tickets to be
limited for going passage com
mencing day of sale and for col-
tinous passage in each direction.
Return limit to be the day the
institution with which passenger
is connected reopens, but in no
case later than January 9, 1900.
F. H. MILLS,
Agent.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-12-07
TWSN BROOKS.

December 5, 1900.
Miss Johnson of Newhall, Iowa, is
here visiting at S. N. Hutchinson's.
Gustave Seigert has about finished
his large barn which is 28x48 feet.
Fred Monette started for Duluth,
Mimi, Sunday where he expects to
secure work.
Miss Ella Hutchinson, who has been
in Minneapolis for the past four
months is expected home tonight.
Joe Prior has built a shed for baled
hay, which is % feet wide and 60 feel
long. He has some 300 tons of ha,
which he is going to bale and ship te
Minneapolis.
w. Z. Norton shipped car O
baled hay Tuesday to Minneapolis
In fact Twin Brooks Is becoming
quite shipping point for hay as th,
hills to the west of us produce q yer.
good quality OF upland hay.
Several parties who came out to tn,
dance here last Friday had theil
whips, halters and pole straps stolen
and one party lost fur robe. Sun
day night G. Buchele had harnes!
stolen out OF the barn, and besides
several other articles have been takel
lately. Some one is liable to b.
caught and will have to serve time il
Sioux Falls.