The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18

to be tried by a jury:
a jury once myself.
TALLY parental. but the spare the rod"
principle does not always hold.
Such qualities as fortitude, tenactty,
lin unquestioning courage will certain
ly be exhibited by the Russians of today
as of old; but in other essential military
qualities they may be found wanting.
craftsmanship is inferior, the Russian
soldier shoots indiffcrently; his intellectual
powers are of a low order, and he annot
We'll be trained to the exercise of indi-
Vidual initiative and intelligence. the first
need of the modern lighting man."
German Army Officers.
The minister of war, General Vol
Einems recent speech on the German
army officer is being widely commented
upon by the German press.
The minister took up arms in behalf OF
the officers who have been sharply at
tackled from all sides during the last few
months, and incidentally spoke about the
many changes in uniforms said to be in
spired by the kaiser.
Most of the young men, the minister
said, who enter the ranks of the officers
as !ieutenants, Nope to be able to rise to
the highest positions according TO the prin-
ciple laid down by Napoleon, who said
&'N 49, SAS4iStNt9,h ~ Z III il "
chal's baton in his knapsack.'
Every German officer has no higher
hope than to win distinction in war, but
in time of peace It is difficult to preserve
the strength of the army, but the govern
ment is doing everything in its power to
put an end to the luxurious habit Which
are sapping its strength.
THE kaiser has always pointed cut In
MS speeches 10 army officers that he
wants no Capua but energetic and eff
Gent officers.
The present sharp criticism of the army
may be justified in single cases. but as a
whole l know that our officers of today
are second to none in the world. and in
case of a war they Will show the world
that the German army of today is even
better than in 1870"
1t is said here on very good authority
that Austria, according to a secret un-
Outstanding with Russia, is quietly mob
LIKING her army in anticipation of a war
in the Balkans.
All generals in command of the different
army corps have received orders not to
issue any more furloushs to officers en-
cept in cases of sickness, nnd all officers
absent on furloughs nave been recalled.
The first reserves are ready to meet un-
der the colors on two days notice, and de-
tailed plans are in the hands of high rail-
road officials.
NalsefS Health Again.
The coming departure of the kaiser fcl
the Mediterranean has revived all the old,
ugly rumors about his failing health.
1t is positively known thai the condi-
tion of his throat is causing his physicians
great anxiety, and that another opera
ton may be necessary in a very near
future. The kaiser himself is said to be
fully aware of the danger, but still hopes
that he may be benefited by the change
of climate.
Immediately after the New Years fes-
tivities he complained of the dampness
OF the New Palais at Potsdam, which is
admitted to be a most unhealthy resi-
dence, almost impossible to heat and built
in the middle of a swamp which it has
been impossible to drain.
For this reason the kaiser moved his res
idence to Berlin two weeks earlier than
intended. He left Potsdam very suddenly
and came to this city unexpectedly, ac-
companied only by an adjutant, to whom
he declared that under no circumstance
would he go back to Potsdam.
The adjutant was ordered to telephone
the Court Chamberlain, and the court was
moved to Berlin the next day. During the
several weeks of clear, frosty weather
the kaiser felt somewhat better, but when
thaw and snow set in his condition gave
rise to grave fear.
He suffered intense pain In the throat
and became so hoarse that he could not
speak above a whisper and was forced tic
stay indoors.
This annoyed him very much. and he
grew steadily more irritable and rerv-
Gus up to the day when he gave in to the
entreaties of the empress and decided tc
go south.
Combined Lottery in Bank.
The Prussian government has. for some
months, been busy arranging the details
of a plan which will establish a new com.
bined state lottery and savings bank fnl
workmen.
This plan, which has been Sharply
criticised by the press. originates from
Mr.. Scherl, the editor OF Il large Berlir
paper. According to the calculations O
Mr.. Scherl, the new institution will re
ceive, on weekly savings accounts from
worliingmen, amounts of from 25 cent!
to 81.
These amounts will then be turned ovel
to existing savings banks in favor of tn,
project, and the annual interest, instead
of being added to the different accounts
is to be turned into a lottery fund.
In proportion to the amounts paid in
the depositors will receive a larger O
smaller number Of lottery tickets. Thre,
hundred thousand tickets will constitute
a series, with 1850 prizes to a value o
$40. 600 marks. The first prize will be 100,
wv ma ms, tue SSCOIlu, oViVVU ana the tnlTO
10000 marks.
There will be s.42o prizes of 20 mark
each. TIL kaiser is said to be in favor o
the plan, though it is strongly opposed b
the church, who condemns the encourage
ment given to gambling.
"Not So Stupid"
The Berllnger Tageblatt publishes tn
following little episode, which happere
the other day during the emperor's sta
at Potsdam.
While taking his usual walk through tn
grounds he observed a number Of work
men who were employed in r%enovating
part of the facade of the castle.
His imperial majesty approached tn
spot, and. after silently observing the ma
sons a few seconds, he offered some prac
teal hints on the york.
When he had finished speaking one c
the workmen turned to him and sale
THAT Is no stupid idea, after all, you
majesty"
The kaiser caemed highly amused at th,