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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
COMPARISONS.

II reckon" said Farmer Corntossel, that
all these folks that try to make jokes about
farmers is more or less jealous
"Jealous?"
Yes, sir. Look at the boys that go from
the country and make fortunes in the city.
And then look at the city folks who come
to the country and make a failure of farm
ing"
"Whenebber a man goes an commits sui
eide because a gal won't hab him." said
Uncle Eben sit shows dat de gal was about
right In her guess as to his qualifications
fob maxim a good husband"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
A Cheerful Outlook.
From the PhiladeIphta Ledeer

From the Phf1AdeIph5a LedGef.
Happily the prosperity of the nation does
not depend upon the vasaries and uncer-
tainties Of the stock market, and the en-
plosion Of financial bubbles does NOT Dor
tend the collapse Of industry, blight to
crops and manufactures and q pause In
commercial activity. There may b lower
ing and cyc3onic weather In Wall street,
but beyond II the SUN Of prosperity d
serenely shining, and the man who hopetl
all things can find abundant Justification
for his comfortable optimism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
The Personal View.

what is your definition Of 'graft?' said
the inquistive person.
Graft" answered Senator Sorghum, rs
made up Of the perquisites that come to
some other fellows Office and to which you
cannot lay any claim"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

The loop-the-loop machine at Coney
Island has killed another man. Now the
authorities say that it must be abandoned.
Its extremely dangerous character was
surely quite as evident before the tragedies
as after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Garfield, the faro king of Saratoga, en-
joys the confidence Of some prominent bust
ness men to the extent Of securing reliable
tips on Wall street. But any Of their en-
ployes found patronizing him will fall under
immediate suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Russia must not point the finger of scoin
at this country despite these occasiona!
1ynchings No American mob ever pro
ceeded to operations under the impression
that 1t was backed up by the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

The zebrula will, of course. be prettier
than the army mule. but he is yet to
demonstrate to old campaigners his right
to the same confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Pullman porters are said to be dissatisfied
with the tipping system. The average rail-
way traveller will sympathize with them SO
far as the general proposition Is concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

George Washington Is now charged by a
modern historian with being an aristocrat
and an advocate of slavery. Nobody's rep
utation Is safe these days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Harry Lehr is represented as being In
because minstrel man used him
for his mirth. Mr.. Lehr should remember
that humorous things are not created, but
merely discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Bull Hides and Bear Skins, Tool
From the Richmond Times Dispatch
The lambs that were neeced In Wan
street have the consolation OF knowing that
their wool is considerably mixed with that
of some of the old sheep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

The judge who calls trust promoters
hlgh-up rascals' will not dispute the as
sertion that some of their achievements
are low-down tricks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Is 1t possible that the District health off,
Ger has his eye on the second place on the
ticket with President Roosevelt, running On
a population platform?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

When traffic becomes SO dense that the
subway cannot accommodate 1t. New York
will simply have to sit down and wait for
the airship
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Young men who steal large sums OF
money for the purpose of having "a good
time" learn too late the truth of those cid
saws TO the effect that there are some
things which money cannot buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

The Humberts have managed to create a .
brand of French farce that Is funny with
out being utterly vulgar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
SHOOTING STARS.
An idea Of Friendship.

"A dog" said Flooding Pete. lis one OF
de best friends a man can have"
Oats right" said Flooding Pete, II never
knew a dog to ask to borrow money or
advise you to go to work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

The King of Servia would no doubt be
glad II the various political elements in
his domain would fight 1t out and let the
winning side simply announce its demands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

The railroad lobby will now probably be
called upon to prove an alibi with regard
to the rejection of the canal treaty by Co
lombia's senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
ExtreuneS

The man who would not take advice
Met with a fate that's far from nice.
The man who tried to heed each friend
Was little better in the end. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

kentucky has varied repertory of sem
sationalism, but has not yet succeeded in
outdoing its record in the Goebel case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

If Mr. Hanna has a favorite candidate
for the presidency he is not showing undue
haste III pressing his claims
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Men discourse Indignantly on the brutal
ity Of prize fighting, but they never fail
to make inquiries as to who won a big
battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Corbetts enemies will, of course. say he
has succeeded in demonstrating that he Is
neither a great actor nor great prize
fighter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Jeffries and Corbett shook hands and
then rushed away to study their mon
ologues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

The great secret of success in astrology Is
never to be discouraged by failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Folk.
XoAAs
From the st. Joseph Gazette,

From the st. Joseph Gazette.
II Joseph w. Folk Is nominated for gov
ernor the democratic party will carry the
state by a majority greater than has ever
been known In the history Of Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Irregularl
no Reford-Herald

From the Chicago Record Herald
It appears that Mr. Bryan once cast his
vote for q man who was not the regular
democratic candidate. After this how can
he hope to go on being the idol of his
party?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Kentucky Democrats.

Ths influences now controlling the demo-
sraffc party Of Kentucky are oitgarchic and
not democratic.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25
IDAHO SQUI6S.

Charles S. McNicholls, special agent
Of the indian department. from Wash
ington, is investigating charges against
E. T. Macarthur. superintendent of the
Indian school at Lapwai and account
ing agent of the Nez Perces.
Senator Hepburn has fallen heir to
the "dressy" reputation at the capital
once held by James Hamilton Lewis Of
Washington.
j. Walls of Butte, is in Wardner to
organize and drill a concert band
among the musicians there. MI. Walls,
who until recently was leader of the
Old Alice band of Butte, is In accom-
plished musician and has trained and
conducted some large bands in the
west.
A verdict of accidental death was
returned by the c~oroner's jury after
hearing the evidence in the case Of
Michael Sweeny, who was killed at
Twohy's camp near Hope.
Senator Dubois has presented to the
senate his bill providing for the do
nation of $4,000 acres of land for i'm
proVement, enlargement n continual
ton of the Idaho State Soldiers home.
Senator Dubois bill is accompanied
by a favorable report by the com
mittee on public lands, Of which the
senator is a member.
The year Just closed has been the
most prosperous in the history of
Kootenai county. The sawmilling in
dustry has been developed to such
an extent hat the product is almost
double that of any former year..
There are excellent prospects that
Post Falls will have a paper mill, and
perhaps a sugar beet factory also.
G. S. Richards, of Idaho, was run
over and killed by a train neal Stock
ton, Cal, recently. 1t is claimed that
he was pushed from the train by two
men who had robbed him.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25
THE YEAR.

Across the shadows of the night
There come to my expectant ear
The twelve deep notes that tell the flight
or yet another passing year.
les limits reached, It's work Is done,
Its record sealed and sent on high,
Unknown to all and seen by none
Except Gods own all-seeing eye.
All. me! those years, those vanished years,
In memory, but beyond recall,
How filled with foolish doubts and fears,
How stained with sin and blotted ALI
What can we ask of thee but grace
To make these failures OF the past
The beacon lights by which to trace
OW way to thee, D Christ, at lastl
Farewell, Old Yearl There have been days
or grief and ill-so, too, of good;
And for them both we give God praise,
Though at the time misunderstood.
His wisdom measures all our needs;
He knows the weakness of our frame;
His love our highest thought exceeds;
He calls US by his own dear name.
So pass the years In solemn state
Beyond our ken; we count the sun;
1hey come and go, we watch and walt
Until our own set time shall come.
God of the years, from out whose hand,
With all our precious gifts, they come,
Give us the grace to understand,
And make them helps to lead us homel
Christian Work.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25

kind in you ~ do without nae 50 ! could
be educated"
lie made 40 response, They phfied
without he words being said rhaf would
send Florence back 40 school, Mr. Bent
icy resolved ~ say them af breakfast die
next morning There be- found himself
confronted by dat smiling face, aud WAS
obliged 10 hold bic peace,
Fl0reDes stayed Simpson, fhe maid,
snd tbe msp al delighted ~ serve her,
A few simple changes We're made in fhe
dreagy old house, NJ Bentley chose
some new furniture, De ordered fbaf
good hrss should be- kept ~ apd baas
Simpson see thaf fhs table was well
spread,
Gilbert Bentley Has p0ssrlsss. Flor
eaas would fhiBk fhs best ~ hiel khs
would think that be Loved bsf sHd Was
sdsd ~ hafs her fbsFs, She would b.
lsga fhat bs shared hN ~ lows f9f ha'
maglts aRd bsf fsfsfspt trust ~ God,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25

Gently, ontailing a loss Of $4,000 to
the logging company which operates
at that point. Three men were on the
dam when it started to give way, but
they escaped injury.
The boiler in the Ritzville electric
plant sprung a leak recently and the
town is now in darkness.
Fire recently destroyed a row of
FIVE small wooden houses on Main
street at Colfax, commonly known as
the Ellsworth row. The loss on the
buildings is $4,000, with $500 insur-
ance.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25

She went with him to the mill and
through the village. There her mistaken
idea of his character showed in a strong
light Many of his workmen were living
in poverty. She knew he was doing all
be could for them. but was there not
some way she could help2 What was he
going tc do for the men and for the
churches Of the town for Christmast
Then they m remember the little chill
dren.
Christmas Eve came. Mr.. Bentley
had shamefacedly ordered Simpson to-
provide a regular Christmas dinner"
He had never made a Christmas gift in
his life, but now--well, Florence would
persist in talking as if Christmas meant
as much to him as it did to her.
He was thinking of this as he walked
home that evening. 1t was showing, and
the wind buffeted him as he Mounted the
slope. The next day the mill must stand
idle, but on the following morning tho
men should be notified of the reductions
In their wages. How angry they would
be! Gilbert Bentley's lips closed in a.
firm, cruel line. He had looked out for
himself; others must do the Same.
He reached the house. AS he passed
through the hall the dining room door
stood open. He noted the vase Of scar
let carnations, ordered from the city, In
the center of the table. Upon a quaint
old sideboard was a basket of oranges
and pale green grapes and a plate of the
nuts over which Florence loved to linger
while he drank his coffee.
The old mans face softened. He sat
down before the fire. He was so en-
crossed in thought that he did not hear
Florence enter.
"You precious grandpa!" Again her
arms were round his neck Il found
your gift, and / thank you a thousand
times. But grandpa, 1 want to ask you
for something more. 1t is a part In your
work 1 want you to give me. And I
want to give you my help-myself. 1t
is a wonderful position you hold-so
much wealth and so many people whom
you can help. On this best of all nights
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25

the birth night OF our dear Savior, lee
aus give ourselves anew ~ the work you
have been doing al0De,'
"Litre gir, you don't understand, 1
have not been what you tbipk ! have,
aDdO
Her dimpled band closed bis llDs, you
are pot 10 maligp my. dear grandfather.
We viii work t0geibeT viii ~ mott"
"fss, dear"
30 those Two words fhe old man 20
p0upeed bis greed Rpd selhshgsss, On
ths borrow biz Borkmsp should f~sesiys,
not a Reduction ~ ueif VaEes, but 80
essufanes ~ be good viii sDd INTEREST
ig them fgf fhis cbiig's sake hs would
lsagH 10 know ana 90 bic duty,
"It viii DO our hFsf Christmas ~
ssfhef" Florence saiq GfsamNy, boz
ehssk pressed ~sgsipsf bis,
"fss. Uins Fd lt vii really be my
efst ~ gsfy bfst, chnstmss '-ifspss
Monthly.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25

cent on all wages, One week-fhat will
be the tweDty-hfth, Why that will be
Christmas, aud the men must have .
holiday chustmasi A. n fhat old super
suuon made any differences with hs
world to-dayf'
The frown on bis brow d~eepened, lie
leaned back, staring from q window, lie
could see the long, low buildings 81 hs
Bentley Lumber Company Ia the back
ground was the leaness forest The sun
gas setting spd hs sky, above the uss
tops, was Hinged with . rosy glow,
Gilbert Bentley had spent tsp years
ig chat lulpherng village, Ia fhat ums
hs bad doubled biz capital Now, owing
90 a general depression, bic pFonts ssFs
small 10 continue bis business through
Che winter would msan very iitfis pf9nt,
bat doubtless che sDunE would bHBs .
change WELL hs seul1 not walt fef
spring
Money had always bssn Gilbert Beat
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25

| ley's god. he had begun life a poor boy
and had worked his way upward, IN
aided. His life had been too busy for
sentiment. To be sure he had married.
His wife lived only a few years. There
was d child. Harold had grown VI. high
spirited and proud. In early manhood
he married against his fathers wishes.
Estrangement had followed. Harold and
his wife died within a few months Of
each other, leaving a little daughter.
Pride prompted Mr.. Bentley to pay the
girls bills at a good school, but he never
saw her.
The door bell rang and there was the
sound of footsteps and voices in the hall.
The door of the study was thrown open,
and a sweet voice cried:
Grandpa, are you hereY
Before Mr.. Bentley could speak, Simp-
son, his old English housekeeper, enter
ed. In one hand she held aloft a lighted
lamp, thus showing Gilbert Bentley his
unexpected visitor. She was a slender
girl of sixteen, a dimpled, blonde face
lighted by sunny blue eyes.
why, don't you know me? 1 am
Florence, and l am glad-so glad-to see
your
She was at his side, both arms round
his neck, and her lips uplifted for his
kiss. AS in a dream he listened as she
told how she had grown tired of spend
ing her vacations at the school.
"You know, grandpa, that it is dread
full to have no one of your very own tc
be glad with, and I've come to spend
Christmas with you"
The girl was so sure that her grand
father was glad to see her that he could
not tell her she was unwelcome An hour
later they sat at dinner. The old mar
looked across to where the girls golden
head cleaned in the lamp.
She chatted gayly. When they rose
from the table she went with him to the
study. Sitting on a stool, she told him Of
her school life.
81 am happy there, grandpa, but I will
be glad when school is finished. Then
can keep house for you. 1t has been sc
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25
MONTANA NOTES.

Word is received from Dave Gear
floss, a star catche of the Pacific Ma
tlonal league, VINO played with the
Butte bail cub, that he has signed in
New YORK TO play with the ST. Louis
National league next season. Gear
loss also caught Tor the Great Fails
club in -theMontana league in 1900.
The $4,000 damage case of Carl
Dowdell against Joseph l.. Young at
Missoula vent to the jury and three
hours later a verdict was returned,
finding in tavor Of the plaintiff in the
sum of So. 500.
In the trial of Isaac Gravelle, charg-
ed with dynamiting property Of the
Northern Pacific Railway company, it
has developed that the plot against the
railway company was hatcned in Deer
Lodge ~penItentiary years ago.
The investigating" committee ap-
pointed by the Butte city council about
two months ago to investigate the af-
fairs OF the present city administra-
ton reported that Mayor Patrick Null
Inns be impeached for gross mateas-
ance and misconduct in Office and
fragrant violation Of his oath of Of
flee"
Senator Gibson has introduced a bill
in congress to have regular terms of
the district and circuit courts held at
Great Falls.
An injunction order has been signed
by Judge Clancy in a suit that was
begun by w. A. Clark & Brother
against County Assessor Daniel G.
Brown. The action is based upon an
order that was recently made by the
county commissioners in making an
additional assessment upon the recon-
mendation of John II. Simpson. who
examined the tax roll and claimed that
bank securities, mortgages and other
property that is liable 10 taxation had
escaped assessment.
In pursuance OF Official duties, Tru-
ant Officer M, ii, Lucas OF Red Lodge,
arrested John Karnoyen and John
Johnson, who refused to send their
children TO school.
The rapchers around Red Lodge
have organized a farmers union, or
protective association, similar 10 that
In Missoula county and elsewhere, IL
is expected that a national organizer
will come from Bozemap 10 complete
the work,
The Beatrice Mining and Milling
company has closed down its mines al
Elliston, leaving only a couple Of
ERtchmen in charge, IL is understood
ttat the shutdown will last a couple
of months, on through the worst OF the
einter,
The year Ia the mining industry OF
Butte has been an important N IN
many respects, The deeper develop
ment o. the big shafts with their ley
els has demonstrated the eft'reDeated
statement that the veins Of the camp
grow bigger the deeper they are Ca
plored,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25
@AGC~%<Sa4@
An OLD MANS FIRST CHRISTMAS q.
~ nv LaDE nADtA0
BY HOPE DARING.

" ES, 1 will do it. It's the only way 1
can be sure of making a fair profit
next year. My workmen must under
stand that l run the mill to put money in
my own pocket"
There was an ugly frown on Gilbert
Bentley's brow as he sat in his shabby
little study, communing with himself. He
was a small, STOPPING man of 65, with
searching blue eyes, and a cold, forbid
ding expression.
"In do it at once. One week from
tomorrow I'll announce a cut of ten per
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1903-12-25

John kennelb the veteran irish com
ediap, II dead,
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
DINNERS FOR THE POOR
ON THANKSGIVING DAY
Associated Charities Taking Precautions
to Prevent Duplication in Distribu-
ton of Supplies to Families.

The board OF managers Of the Asso-
ciated Charities held its regular monthly
meeting in the genera onlce OF the as
ISOLATION at S11 G Street northwest,
Prof. B. T. Janney. chairman; Dr.
George NJ. KOber. Cuno H. Rudolph.
George s. Wilson. Col. Archibald Hop
kins, chairman Of the finance commit
tee, and Charles T. Weller, general Sec
rotary. being present.
The approach Of Thanksgiving Day
led The board 10 discuss the overlapping,
duplication and waste Of charitable re-
character OF poor people which has
usually characterized the distribution
Of baskets and dinners at Thanksgiving
Day and Christmas time. The board in
structed the general secretary to send
a personal letter TO the leading clergy
men OF the city and to all the charitable
agencies. and all the clubs. societies, or
fraternal organizations which will prob
ably distribute any Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas dinners.
Each OF these will be asked to report
conhdenually the names and addresses
Of all families to whom II is proposed
TO send holiday supplies. A special clerk
will be detailed to check over these lists,
comparing them with each other and
preventing the sending Of dinners from
more than one organization TO single
family If requested to do so. the As
ISOLATED Charities VIII also inform in
Quirers as TO whether the family or
families named are already known to
the association, and. If so. what recon-
noendatiOn the association would make
concerning their assistance.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
Weddings.


The marriage OF Miss Mary Kerr I4y-
man, daughter OF the late Lieut.. Charles
H Lyman. L S. N. and Charles Fox
Brool0es. took place last evening at s
O'Clock, at St Andrews Church. The
Rev. Josia, B. Perry. rector OF the
church. performed the ceremony.
The ch2ncel was effectively decorated
with palms. ferns. and large white chry-
santhemums, the same blossoms mark
ing the pews reserved for the families
of the bride and groom Fragrant Bride
roses we're banked in profusion around
the altar. where the groom and his best
man, Richard Brookes, Of Savannah.
Ga, awaited the coming Of the bridal
party.
The bride. who was escorted by her
uncle. Fieldeu Chew. OF this city. wore
a gown Of heavy white satin, trimmed
with point lace. tulle veil fastened
with a coronet Of orange blossoms. and
carried d bouquet Of Bride roses and
lilies OF the valley. The maid Of honor.
Miss Nary Rogers. OF Chestertown. Nd.
wore a dainty frock OF pink chiffon vel
vet, trimmed with lace Of a lighter
shade and carried a bunch OF pink, chrys-
anthemums The bridesmaids. n IS May
Thomas Miss Florence Kirkland, Miss
Mildred Keech. all OF Baltimore; Miss
Elsie Ross. or Germantown. Pa. and the
sisters OF the bridegroom, the Misses
Louise and Lucy Brookes. Of West
Point. Va. wore gowns Of white chiffon
on q foundation OF white taffeta. and
carried pink chrysanthemums.
There W1.3 no reception and only the
bridal party returned to the home of
the brides mother. In Q Street. Among
the out-Of-tswn guests were the Rev.
DR.. Eekleston. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Thomas. and Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Keech.
all Of Baltimore; George Lyman, Of
Doylestown, Pa; Captain Lyman. L. :
n: Mr.. and Mrs Harry Baker. Of Win
chester. Va; Miss Sellman. Of Leesburg
Va, and Miss Ciauce, Of Annapolis
Mr.. and Mrs. Broohes have left town
for honeymoon trip OF several weeks.
They VIII make their future home in
Washington.