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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
A Merry Christmas!

A merry Christmas to all the readers of
The start May the day bring happiness
to every person. young and old, rich ana
poor May ii bring a renewed sense OF
the usefulness of life in all it's phases, OF
the beneficence of established institutions,
chiefly the annual observance of the great
festival of the Christian year, marking
the anniversary of the birth of the savior.
Christmas will come this year to ma
the usual poverty and suffering In the
world. 1t will find, however, men ana
women working with better and more
effective means for the amelioratlon Oh
these conditions. In every city tomorrow
will be marked by the distribution OF
bounty in the name of Him whose Inc
teaches thoughtfulness, kindness and
charity. whose example, if followed uni
versally. would make the succoring of
the unfortunates the chief end of those
blessed by fortune.
The true Christmas spirit is one of sac
rfice for the good of others. Deep below
the surface of modern conventions per-
tanning to the day, the exchange or gifts
and greetings. lies this principle. A study
of the Scriptures teaches above all else
the blessedness of giving The word is
constantly in evidence through the pages.
he DIVINE CONlludnu " SuIItiluCi, ~
yield of substance, to bestow upon others,
to forget self, to seek first the happiness
of those encountered in life, even re-
motely, is persistent and plain. The very
advent of Christ is a token of the vital
principle animatng the spiritual uni
verse. He was sent a sacrifice, a gift
to mankind for it's betterment.
Apart from all modern perversions of
this thought and the often ridiculous ex-
tent to which the gift-making enterprise
is conducted at Christmas, there is latent
in the day this essential proposition, that
1t is more blessed to give than to receive.
Stripped of the commercialism and even
seifishness which in some quarters have
unwholesomely developed in the secular
celebration of Christmas, the festival re-
mains a potent force to remind all people
that human fortunes are guided by prin-
ciples and influences far above and be-
yond the petty means and ends of men,
A merry Christmas, What does it mean?
What should it mean? Not an occasion
for getting, nor for noise-making, nor for
mere feasting for the pleasure of the
body, nor for simple relaxation from the
cares of the world But for the spread of
wholesome happiness and kindly cheer,
for the giving of that which will tighten
the burdens of others, a kindly word of
greeting and encouragement. if not sub
stantiaI token. The conventional phrase
that marks the day should have a per-
sonal message every time it is uttered,
not a mere service of the lips expressing
no true wish of the heart. \ hearty grasp
of the hand, with a sincere word of good
cheer. will mean more than costly pres
ent rendered duty, payment for
past receipts, bid for future favors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Peace.

Mr.. Hays note handing over the matter
of a second peace conference at The Hague
to the International bureau under the con-
troll of the permanent administrative coun-
Gil of The Hague describes the situation
briefly but very clearly, and gives hope of re-
suits. 1t is not unlikely that this activity
of the President and his Secretary of State
will stand in history as among their strong
est claims to fame. They have done many
things well, but nothing better than this,
and the Importance of this thing will grow
with time. 1t will be especially noteworthy
as proceeding from a source tagged--with
partisan charges of a fustian ambition bent
upon strife, and intoxicated with the glory
of drums and bugles and cannon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
The Joke of the Season.

Hail to the season of curious things
And the many surprises that Santa Claus
brings!
The matchbox SO small, it will neer hold
match;
The necktie that looks like crazy quilt
patch;
Unyielding suspenders that scare you at
night;
Fountain pens that are Ekelier to spray
than to write;
Impossible bric-a-brac, strange statuettes
And cute but impractical manicure sets;
Gloves whose sizes are wrong and whose
seams come apart;
Gay pictures expressing more friendship
than art.
There are books you can't read without
dulness or woe;
There are clothes you can't wear, there are
clocks that won't go.
There are things you can't eat and cigars
you can't smoke.
But who cares? Good old Sanity is having
his Joke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

GZIn order to avoid delays Oh account OF
personal absence, letters to TIE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the office, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments. according TO tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Ignorance.

Il reckons,'' said Miss Miami Brown, dat
what de young gemman needs nowadays
is mo- scientific education.
What makes you think so?"
Il was done stanin' under de mistletoe
fob half hour, but fob all dem young
gemmen knowed bout botany it might as
well have been a cabbage leaf"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

Richard Croker is probably glad he went
to live in England where he was in no
temptation to become involved in this fren-
zied finance. The Croker school of finance
was too cold blooded to have any sympa Thy
with frenzes of any kind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
The Real Article.

'Why do you stand in this one place."
asked the department store attache.
II am watching these people al the bar
gain counter getting their change never
before realized what frenzied finance
meant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
PeryerSitv.

The snow for weeks lies on the ground
IT'S dirty, moist and raw.
To clean it off the men come round,
And then it starts to thaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

It looks as if, by a little economy. Mrs.
Chadwick ought to have been able to save
more than enough to cover the $1,000 bond
that will be required for her husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Z Wall Streets Uneasy consciencs.

from the FIttsDprg Dispatcn
1t is an old but not especially creditable
habit of Wall street to lay the fact that
its booms will react on the disposition OF
the President to have just law effectively
enforced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

If the car is properly sensible of his
responsibilities; to the heir to the Russian
throne he will not let these questions of
popular rights hold over until the next adj
minist ra tiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
SHOOTING STARS.
Had His Doubts.

Are you going to entertain this winter?'
''Well," answered Mr.. Cumrox, Mother
and the girls will have lot of people at
the house. as usual But / never can tell
whether they are being entertained or
bored"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

Judge Parker does not approve of Mr..
Bryan's idea that a defeated candidate is
under obligations to give advice all the rest
of his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

All Admiral Togo is waiting for is an
order to go ahead and make the Russian
ships look like North sea trawlers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

j. Hamilton Lewis would not be surprised
If Senator Depew were retired, on the the
DRY that It is hard for really entertaining
talker to remain in the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

Some Topeka women put gowns on stat
ues that offended their sense of propriety.
And now other women are still critcsing
the statues because they are not dressed in
style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

With the Nan Patterson jury 1t is not
six of one and half dozen OF the other
In the accepted meaning OF the phrase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

The Delaware legislature ought to be
interested in these stories of how Addicks
made his money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

Fishing in the North sea will be COM
paratively safe until the Baltic fleet starts
on its return trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

Oar ain no use tryin','' said Uncle Eben,
ito tell a man bout wealth not bringin'
happiness when he's figgerin on his Santa
Claus expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

Hereafter colleges may find it desirable to
search new students for concealed weapons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

The Santa Claus facilities in Port Arthur
are very defective this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

Castro does not object to offering expla-
nations, but declines to guarantee the
goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

Mormonism appears to have been merely
tolerating the laws of the land without at
taching any serious Importance to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
The Sting In Poverty.

From the New York Press.
Most anybody can stand being poor; 1t is
having other people sorry for you that
makes It 30 bad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

HOubl lCo
TMSS1 e wish to ex-
NIN|lI t e N d our
WV compliments
and cordial
greetings to the liberal
public at large and to
our generous patrons
more especially. The
greatest festival of the
year is at hand, and i'm
the midst of the merry
making we rejoice to
have contributed to-
wards the joyousness
and good will prevail
ing at this Xmas tide.
Our Holiday business
has been phenomenal,
greater than amy i'm our
experience of a quarter
of a century.
The store system has
been taxed as never
before. lit has proved
equal to the occasion.
Records of the defiv=
cry service have been
surpassed by many
thousands of packages.
Selling force, delivery
force-heipers inn every
branch-rnore i'm NUM-
bsrs than ever and
thoroughly we'll drilled
i'm their duty of pleas
amt, correct service.
Our preparations for
the holiday festivities
were without compare
SON with those of
former years. Never
before i'm the history
of our store nave we
provided such lavish
supplies as stocked
each department this
season. From Europe.
the Orient, the Occi-
dent were culled the
most attractive, the
most unique and dis
timcfiVe merchandise
ever before shown
here, and of which our
patrons showed their
keen appreciat ion.
YOUR prompt response
to our. innovations has
proved their worth to
us and we are gratified
with the results of our
discrimination and
good judgment as we'll
as your own.
To our perfect or
ganiZation. equipment
and efficient service do
we owe the satisfac=
tion we derive from
the fulfillment of the
ideal of our store; to
govern selections by
excellence rather than
by expense.
We will then CON-
tinue to make our
store, our interest and
our counsel serve you
as you would be served,
a verify which Is a
part of the working
plan of our establish
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

THE EVENING STAR has a regular and
permanent Family Circulation much
more than the combined circulation Of
tie other Washington dailies. AS
News and Advertising Medium It has
10 competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Woodward

Store will remain closed on
Monday, the twenty-sixth. Fol-
lowing our annual custom, be-
ginning Tuesday, the twenty
seventh, and continuing until
further notice, store will close
at 5 80 pm.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
BATTLE LINE hEARS MUKDEN
-JAPs STEADILY AND RAPIDLY zAD
vANcINGz TOWARDS RUSSIAN
HEADQUARTERS.

Mukden, May 1S.-The fighting line
Is steadily nearing Mukden, where
Niceroy Alexieff's headquarters still
remain. Little reliable information
can be obtained by the newspaper cor.
respondents, who are forbidden to pro-
.ceed to the scene of operations, and
Mcial information is withheld until
adyices are sent to ST. Petersburg.
1t is now known, however, that the
japanese are almost within striking
distance OF. the Russians and that the
forces protecting Liaoyang are stretch
ing eastward from the railroad along
the Maotien mountain range.
The Japanese are advancing in
three columns and are now north OF
Siuyen and Fenghuancheng Two col
umns are reported to be working fur-
th6r to the northWara with the object
OF turning the Russian position and
advancing upon Mukden.
Numerous small engagements haze
been fought, but no decisive action
has taken place
Port Arthur is now completely iso
lated by the Japanese expedition at
Polandien.
The japanese are now operating in a
rugged country, we'll suited 10 the
Russian defense; but north of Lao
yang to Mukden the country is a fiat
plain, intersected by rivers. The
weather recently has been hot and dry.
but the rain which has fallen in the
past few days has made the roads al
most impossible for vehicles and when
the rainy season begins, at the end of
June, this plain will be converted into
a morass. This condition will prob
ably result in the practical suspension
of operatjOnS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
WISCONSIN
FOR WALL
Badger State Democrats Instruct
Delegation to st. Louis
Yesterday.
Ten Out Of Eleven Districts
Carried BY Opponents
Of Hearst.

Milwaukee. May lS.The Demo-
| delegates to the national convention
TN 81. Louis met al noon in the Pabst
| theater. Chairman A F. Warden OF
| the state central committee called tho
gathering 10 order and introduced for..
mer Congressman Owen a Malls OF
! Fond tll Lac as temporary chairman.
MI. Wells speech in the main WAS
confined g an arraignment OF the state
and national Republican administra-
| nona
Temporary Chairman Wells occu.
pied nearly an hour III delivering his
speech He vas frequently interrupt
ed by entbursts OF applause Atter the
| chnIrman's speech tht. various districts
reported on caucnses and committees
were appointed.
The only rupture In the proceedings
thus far was the announcement Of two
| reports In the First district, which
| split IL was anneancsd that the ap-
| pointment Of members Oh the various
| committees from this district would
be held in allegiance until Tho contest
had been sctrlcd byzfha -eft.dentiats
l-commiltee
The convention then took u recess
| until 3 O'Clock.
fhn-Nail- Fpeftefs carried ten out
of the eleven district cu,Icuses. tho
Third alone being conceded TO Hearst.
Mayu David $. Rose was appointed
chairman cf the committee on resolu.
tions Ihe resolutions Will instruct for
4 fat FIR "a aii,.utial
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
ABANDON PORT ARTHUR.
General Kuropatkin Favors Retirement Of Rus
sian Troops But Alexieff is Not Agreed.

Mukuen put tic rylWemeni VII rs
continued 10 ihielins. toWn al sae
heau of navigation lol naiiNr Ntaf' or
the l.iao river, 2aa mites h1tt
NewchWaug. ~ the same tiine ine
.Cossaelk regiments Will ste ealisiaS@s}
in the rear OF the japanese ainly oi
the Ialn h;tlrassing lle lrneps am N
terfering With its COMMUNICATIONS II
is not believed that the Japanese VIII
move into the interior Hit'Il they have
thoroughly established ei,u base aert
repeating their movement fiaiiIig tbs
war. With China.
Tho Russians admit tha aai2aise q
the Japanese army To II point @lln'l
fifteen mites ~ llalcheng, lIpsny e.
their wounded catering thee
The nearest iishtlns expected hGlols
the Japanese reach NeWGllWalis Nil
be al 1'nshlichao. hat II Mill no
amount te much. This city Is noN
guarded by 500 Chinese police ar
everything is quiet. 'rhe Iapanes
force II kaichan Is reported 2a.1N
strong
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
BOLD DEED
OF BANDITS !!
Highwaymen Make desperate
Attempt to Rob Mail
Wagon in Chicago.
Ecscape After Desperate Street
Duel and Before Purpose
Is Accomplished.

Chicago, May slS=Threc highway.
men attempted to rob a United States
registered mail wagon near the chi
acago and Northwestern railway station
The accidental discharge OF revolver
frustrated their plans and they es1
capped after a street duel With the po
lice The contents OF the wagon We're
valued at several Thousand dollars,
When the driyero of the wagon, ls J.
Graft was driving past all alley three
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
schwab IS Behind Big Plan.

New York, May 8,-Waii street
lears that Charles NJ. Schwab who Is
expected shortly TO Withdraw from the
board Of directors Of the United States
Steel corporation, is behind the Pacific
Steel company, which was recently
organized for the purpose of building
large steel plants in California and
Mexico. Il is said Schwab and his
friends will invest nearly S5nh14 900
IN thace niallt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18

a May 1s.-A dispatch 70 the
IsNg from Vienna says . Information i,
received there shows that the conflict
between Niceroy AleNieff and General
Kurcpatkin is acute. The latter Al.
tributes the Russian defeat on the
Yalu river to Niceroy Alexieff's orders
countermanding his previously given
instructions. General Kuropatlin. ac5
8cording to the Temps dispatch. now
proposes the abandonment Of Port Vt
thur the junction of its forces with
his army and the retirement OF the
united forces TO Harbin. maintaining
that the present Russian force is rot
sufficient to cope with the Japanese
Viceroy AleNieff holds his course TO
be fully as wise, as the abandonment
OF Port Arthur would mean the loss OF
the fleet, the suffering of moral de
feat and the risk Of the extennination
of the Port Arthur force while seek
ing to make a junction with General
kuropatkin. The emDcrors entnuraee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18

0len -Tan7iIlo the street III front 81 nl9
feam Two OF the men trleti 70 sitsa
the horses BY grabbing the hfllles and
the third undertook 10 climb OF tb'
sent. The one Who was making tho
effort 10 set on the wagon fred q
shot, which WAS apparently aryianntals
and the horses jumped sfIail ustSl
the whip at Tho same finle and the
team lungcd ahead Shots %eiee. tired
after the wagon, bnt The driver would
not stop
Two policemen SAN. .one--of -ti-e-ntefr
and fired al him srhe highway man re-
turned the shots and ran, maEint.sot,a
his escare 'rhe other men slippr.l
away during the revolver. fight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
CANNOT aEAcH PORT ARTHUR.
Admiral Skrydton May Return to Bal
tic Souaeiron.

st. Petersburg, May Is The proba
,bility that there Mill be 40 further
with Port Arthur, thus
preventing Vice Admiral Skrydloff
from assuming command Of the Russ
sian squadron there, has led to the
suggestion that Skrydlof return from
the Far East and hoist his flag. as COM
nander of the Baltic squadron, which
lis destined for the Far East.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
.JAPS STILL
ADV ANGLING
Moving Aeainst Russian Lines At
Liaoyang Haicheng and
NeMchYang.
RnpprB Mountain Country Offers
Opportunity For Auspic-
ions Russian Defense

Berlin. May 18.-Colonel Gaedke
war correspondent of the Tageblatt
telegraphs his paper f2Dm Mukden con
frming previous reports that the Jap
anese are advancing against the Rus
sian line at Iiaoyang. Haicheng and
Newchwang. The Japanese Ugh.
wing, he added, is pushing forward
but the left wing is NOV:
ling with greater energy. A strong
j Russian cavalry force is hanging upon
( the JAnanese nanks, observing the en-.
I smy 8 mSyements.
The weather is rainy and the roads
!: are in the .Wyrst possible condition.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
MANUFACTURERS MEET.
President Parry Addresses National
Convention

i'ittsblre, May Is Nealls zoo dele.
gates We're IN tIieir seats when tho
z,1ii4tt, annual convention Of tie Ma
tlonal Association Of Manufacturers
was called 10 order ~ Chairman ID. G.
Ripley of the local committee Of recsp.
tion President y. N Parry Of Indian.
apois then took charge oi the costYens
tion and delivered his anila.t4 aattffss7
One of tho most iHportan, feattlleA
Of this meeting will be Ihe a7aplion
OF new constitution Tho executive
cp1nmi1ten-pf-t the association fruahrrH
at work since the 1aat meeting. held
in New Orleans. preparing the new
constitution and II will likely be adopt.
ed with but few changes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
Younu Men Accused of Arson.

Charlton, Ia, Ma* a* ls----l4eifyyz ss5'tshot:
ty and HarleySagF1tclT-two young
men, have been arrested Charged With
starting the fire H-flieh-last=McaneS-
day burned nine business horses in
this city, eHtailing a loss of Sfo.00b.
SeAett.p-h4ts -ct1nfcssetf aT1i-Ifi1- glYe
no reason for the act OF himself and
COMPANION,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
ONE MAN MAY DIE.
Sixteen Members Of =CharIvari Party
Wounded.

Detroit, Mayls:A Journal special
from Romeo, Mich, says that sixteen
members a a charfvari party, organ
lied to "serenade Robert Robertson,
farmer living six miles from here,
who was recently married, were Ntoil.iaa.
ed when Frank McF1adden, Robert SON.
hired man, fired six shots fronls2a shot
gun at the serenadefs. 4 fatmlIaHd
whose name is Unknown was SERIOUSLY
wounded and may die and two young
women named Borland, who lived near
the Robertson farm, were among the
wounded.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18

Newchwang, May is In conflrma-
tion Of recent Associated Ptpss dis
patches the Russian evacuation OF this
city has been completed Nothing ret
mains but the destruction of the gun
boat7Siyollch, which it is expected will
take place shortly.
The Russian troops marched ont IN
perfect order, General koHtiratssiish
leaving With the last regiment The
Associated Press correspondent has
received exclusive information from
the highest Russian authorities that
the JapalpAse advance Mil ,e resist
ed a; Haicheng, whence tha kussian
forces will lall back upon i.is.ayans,
Where they will make determined
stand With a lighting strensth there
available Of IO.0Ge men.
Ii defeated no stop will be made ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
Activity in the krupp Works.

Berlin, May 1s.-A special dispatch
from Essen says the Rnsso-Japanese
war causes great activity in the krupp
works in the pyoeAtltction Of both can
non and shipbuiiding fnaterials. Large
orders for field guns have been re.
ceived and the shell departplent is
very busy. The dispatch does nQ say
which country causes this activity, but
1t is assumed to be Russia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
JAPANESE DESTROY EIGHT.
Many Mines Remain in Vicinity Of
Port DaIny.

Toxic, May is, Admiral Kataoka
reports that on the 18th the operation
of removing the mines in Kerr bay
was continued by the torpedo boats,
Sander protection OF a bombardment
! be the fleet There is no change in
the enemy's defense except the addi-
tion. Of two or three field guns to their
post, On, which had the effect OF inter
ruptiss the work of clearing the bay
Of ther gines. Nevertheless, the Jap
anese destroyed eight mines, but there
are many more left and the work OF
destroying them will be continued.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-18
EXPLORER STANLEY BURIED.
Large Crowd Attends Services in West.
minister Abbey.

London, May IS The funeral of
the late Henry M. Staaleys the Aifican
explorer. was neld al Westminster
abbey during che day in Ire presence
OF large crowd Of n9tables:
King Edward and King i3copn.d Of
Belgium were both represented. Among
those present were A1nbassadOr Cf0atc
and III. Clay Evans. United states col!s
sui general at london.
The procession entered the abbey at
noon and marched down the aisle 10
the funeral march. The coffin, covered
with purple. was placed on a caitl.
falque, surrounded By hundreds cl
floral wreaths. After the service the
body was taken to the London necrop-
Nils