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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Honors for the District Guard.

Senator Dick, author of the militia law
governing the relations between the United
States and the national guard of the states
had cause for the pride he expressed last
night in the National Guard of the District
of Columbia. The occasion as told in the
news columns, was the presentation of
trophies To marksmen who made winning
scores in the various matches the confer
ring of bars on men who qualified on the
rife range last season az marksmen, sharp
shooters. etc. and the bestowal of medals
on men of long service.
Senator Dick dwelt, nearly all men
who think of the subject are dwelling, on
the Importance of rifiemanship. 1t is the
national safeguard in time of war, and it
Is also a preventative of peace Under
conditions as they obtain, and as they will
obtain in the next war. the effective man
on the firing line is the marksman The
other kind of man is in the way and takes
up valuable space.
The national government and the states
have begun to take an enlightened view
of this question of rifle practice, more
money is being spent on il and the results
as shown in the rifle records of the guard
justify the expense.
Education in the use of firearms is adj
v;sable from a number of points of view.
The man who is familiar with guns kills
fewer of his friends in time of peace than
the man who does not know when it is
loaded or who didn't think it wouM go off
He can kill more of his country's enemies
in time of war. The man who is a good shot
is not only better soldier because of that
but he has more self-confidence than the
soldier who is not good shot The clever
r1ne shot Is nearly always a nervy alert
self-contained man. Whether he is this
because of his practice with the rife. or
whether he is successful with the rifle be-
cause he is nervy and alert. is a debat-
able question.
Anyhow, craftsmanship should be en-
couraged throughout the land. 1t is a dis.
ciplining and exacting pastime and an ex,
Vibrating sport. Ii is a good thing to
have just for its own sake even if the ma
ton never needs it, and If the nation needs
II. why there 1t Is. the military quality tn
which every other except obedience is see
Cndary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Dope as an Aid to Song.

The theory that many vocalsts would be
improved by the administration of knock
out drops Is partly confirmed by the ac-
count of a man who, having no particular
musical talent or capacity. sang effectively
and affectingly while under the influence Of
ether. The dispatch follows:
New York: Mr.. Samuel Warrock, under
ether. broke into song so sweet that the two
surgeons who were cutting off his fingers
were stirred and four women in the next
room were moved to tears yesterday. Sur
geons rejoice that ether fumes do not drive
all patients to sing. for in that case hos
pitfalls operating room would be turned into
vaudeville show. Warrock. who lives
at Kearny. y. j.. crushed the fingers of his
right hand while working in factory at
Harrison He was taken to the Office of DIR.
NJ OF. Dolphin. who found he had to am
putate two of Warroek's fingers and called
DIR. Marcus +. Squier to help him. When
they got Warrock under ether he sang
Mother Kiss Me in My Dreams" In fun
baritone voice and with much feeling.
DIR. Dolphin, who was using the knife.
and DIR. Squier, who had the ether cone,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

money in the same way. Insurance COM
panies along with other corporations con-
trolling large sums were interested in
maintaining values, and free silver would
wreck values. Why Their should not those
companies bear a hand in a campaign for
the protection of values? Their money was
invested in stock and bonds whose price in
the market could not suffer without the en-
failing of a heavy loss upon those COM
panies Hence Mr.. Mccall, when the hat
was passed, had as an insurance official.
Clipped in, and felt that he was serving the
interests of his company in doing SO. or
exclusive personal profit to himself there
could be none. He had in view only the
interests of the company over which he was
presiding.
Upon this point is based the decision OF
the court acquitting Mr.. Perkins OF the
charge of larceny. His transaction was
lacking In the elements that go to make up
larceny. But it was an extreme and dam
gerous construction for official dis
charging iduciary trust to put upon his
powers, and the wide discussion of the sub
ject has convinced even the officials who
then erred Of their error. Mr.. Mccall con-
soled himself to the end with the thought
that he had followed the ordinary course OF
reasoning and had taken nothing for him.
self. but had he lived would not have re-
peated the act which had helped to en-
barrass the closing days of his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
The Fairbanks Boom.

Mr.. Fairbanks may not be active as
reports describe but whatever he may be
doing to advance his prospects in the presi-
Dental field needs neither explanation nor
apology. His candidacy has long been
taken for granted by the country, and his
position and abilities justify the quotation
of his stock high up the list. He knows
the field and his own interests, and is not
the sort of man to go to sleep or lag in the
rear while an engagement is on.
The presidential engagement is
great deal is afoot of which little is being
said. Your boomer may present himself in
any of many guises. He may be a
man of leisure travelling for his health, and
ask. quite careless like how strong
Smith. Jones, or Brown is in public favor
lin these parts. lie may be a CONNER
cial traveller displaying his samples, and
may throw in little presidential talk in
praise of his favorite for good measure.
He may be a capitalist seeking invest
ments. and slyly turn the conversation from
money to politics. Or he may present him
self frankly without a mask. announce his
business, and ask about whose chances are
the best in that section. Politicians move
In mysterious ways delegates to secure
1t is common saying that men who
pursue the presidency the most indus
triously and openly never reach the goal,
and many instances are given. The record
has often been printed. and there are many
eminent names on it. On the other hand,
men have sought the place and found it.
Jackson reached the goal after one terrible
appointment and some very protracted
and strenuous campaigning. Buchanan was
q standing candidate for years. and sought
and obtained the English mission with the
view of advancing his presidential PROS
poets. Between 1850 and 1S92 Mr. C.eve-
land played openly for his third nomination,
and won both it and the election. General
Harrison's lightning rod was up some
years before 1883. when the lightning struck
1t; and Mr.. Mckinley from the time he left
Congress in 1891 until 1896 was as good as
an avowed candidate for the White House.
This greatest of our prizes-and as we
think the greatest of all political prizes
naturally tempts men of high gifts and bold
ambitions. They see it early, and strive
for it late. The spirit is the same which
possesses a player at the gaming table
when stakes are large. He obeys the lead
ing motto of the place-nothng risked
nothing gained And when he loses he con-
soles himself with the old sporting philoso-
ply: it is better to Lave played and lost
than never to have played at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

trembled with emotion, but, recovering
themselves. cut OF one finger. Then War
soek sang ome une M,. We Mn Tor Me-
Gone?' DIR. Dolphin heard sounds OF wall
ing. and opening the door Of his waiting
room. found four women weeping. When
Warrock came up from the ether he
his voice. except to utter several exple-
tiyes."
1t has long been known that the intro
duction Of certain fluids into the human
system would cause many men to break out
in song, hut 1t has not been generally known
that ether is an aid to melody. As a rule
ether is not served over the bar at those
places where other song stirring potions
are dispensed. There is a mysterious prop
erty in ether that has heretofore eluded the
chemist While the old and reliable song
tonics could be depended OF to turn out
I'VE Won't Go Home Until Morning." For
He Is a Jolly Good Fellow ''The Stein on
the Table" Bring Up the Beer" ETC., ETC..
this new song invigorator inspires melodies
of a softer, gentler, more emotional, SYM
pathetic. sentimental ETC.. quality.
Who could fail to be touched by such en-
dearing ballads as Sam Warrock sang
while the surgeons were slicing of his fin
gers? Why. the suffering of Sam must have
been as nothing compared to that OF the
persons who listened to those songs.
Who would not be moved, or in other
words, who would not move. at hearing
Mother Kiss Me in My Dreams and will
You Miss Me When I'm Gomez
There is one feature about this story
which will commend itself to the considera-
ton of critical persons. 1t is that the ether
was not strong enough.
Another reflection is that in every apart
ment house and in every row there are
singers who would derive great benefit from
liberal indulgence in powerful anesthetic.
They would doubt be able to borrow 1t
from some of their neighbors who have
used it in self-defense against "Violets,
Goodbye" MY Love is Like Rose,
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Reliable.

The weather prophet who doth show
OF charts wizardly array
He shall not cause my heart to glow
With hope nor lead me to dismay.
But there is one Of scant pretense.
Whom in deep regard do hold;
His word of warmth brings joy immense
l tremble when he threatens cold.
Whereof he speaks he always knows.
His prophecies fall ever pat;
He makes his weather as he goes,
The janitor who runs our fat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
An Enthusiast.

You are an art enthusiast are you not?"
q should say So answered Mr.. Cumrox.
Il can pay for more things in an hour
and half than l can learn to pronounce
the names of in two years.
Some arguments said Uncle Eben,
.'soun's like a contest to decide which
party hab de stronges lungs or de weakes'
ears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
The Flag.
n the New York Times.

The English are second to none In loyalty
to king and country but 1t would be hard
IN imagine the lords or even the commons,
indulging in such demonstration with flags
as our House of Representatives INDUCED
itself in the other day. If there are those
of so severe taste as to dislike such theat-
ricaI. or at least emotional, displays, they
must admit that they have their merits at
a time when displays of another sort are so
common as to need some check.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Confusion.

In topsy-turvydown We bow
Our heads, quite at loss.
To be a real reformer now,
You've got to be boss.
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Appreciation.

DO you think members of Congress fully
appreciate the value of timer
Il should say We do" answered Senator
Sorghum. Don't you remember how con-
venient the hour of adjournment proved as
a subject for filibustering?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

There is no disputing the frank declara-
ton of some railways that they can make
the service bad enough to correspond to
any reduction of fares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

UIn order TO avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the office. bat simply to
THE STAB, o. to the Editorial or Bust
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

The administration newspapers in Russia
are violent. But communication signed
'Vox Populi'' does not carry much signifi-
canoe in their columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

Kingston is having more earthquakes
But there is no chance of Swettenham's en-
joying further opportunities to aggravate
the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
SHOOTING STARS.
Confident.

DO you think your husband will quit
playing the races?'
I'm sure of It, answered young Mrs.
Torkins. THE money can't last forever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

Mir. Pinchot evidently does not care
whether timber has been taken or 'sto-
lem from forest reserves, so long as the
disappearance can be stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
WhiSkers!
land Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ohio man who recovered sf01 for the
loss of his whiskers by a gas explosion EVIL
IDENTIFY wasn't tried by jury of clean
shaver men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

Mr.. Hearst may give up politics. but that
will not prevent the Independence League
from doing a little damage here and there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

A number of financiers have trified with
literature. but Tom Lawson is about the
only one who is willing to risk obscuritv
by sticking at II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

Mayor Schmitz of Frisco is compelled to
give up world politics long enough to take
notice of some rather annoying charges
Of a purely local character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
A School for Bravery.

From the Chicago News
Mai Seely of the British army says that
married soldiers are the bravest. Perhaps
war does not seem like much of anything
to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

The Thaw case may have the effect OF
causing experts to think twice before ac-
cepting engagements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

Some of the regular statutes lind dl1-
ficulty in being as promptly and eHectualiy
enforced as the unwritten law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
An Examplee

II government ownership and operation
OF railroads proved as successful and
economical as government ownership and
construction Of isthmian canals, 1t would
certainly be one Of the marveis Of the age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

An ambassador from Europe to this coun
try cannot be appealed to with the assur-
ance that he will find living cheaper abroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

Mrs. Hetty Green continues to be famous
for not endowing any public institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
The Duna.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
There seems to be a demand for q cannon
to regulate the duma, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08

If Harriman's tastes had inclined him
that way, he would have made a great
lobbyist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Fairgrounds for the Youngsters.

From the PhiladelphIa Inquirer
If Judge Stake is right-and he ought to
know-more Juvenile Fairgrounds mean
fewer Juvenile criminals. That's a pretty
good argument for the Fairgrounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Never Threatened Ireland.

Mover Threatened 1reIanQ.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
The only country that American news
papers have never threatened to 20 to
war with Ia ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Retire the Thieves Anyway.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Instead of retiring millions Of acres Of
public land because timber has been stolen
the plan Of retiring the thieves suggests it
self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Nerve
Sick

If weak, WORKOUT, nervous, can
not sleep; have Indigestion, head
ache, neuralgia Or periodic pains, it
is because your nerves are weak. 1t
is the lack of nerve force that makes
the stomach, heart, lungs, etc, work
imperfectly-become sick. DR..
Miles Nervine cures the sick when
1t restores nerve strength, and puts
the power behind the organs to do
their work.
almost three years / suffered from nervous
could not eat or sleep with comfort. or walk or
talk without suffering. Altogether I was in
bad condition. My doctor did not seem to do me
any good had tried many remedies that
did not have much hope Of any Of them doing me
any good Dr.. Miles Nervine was suggested by
q friend l got relief from the first. and after
q few days felt like a person. 1t not only
relieved my heart and nerves, but has invigorated
my whole system. am very grateful because
since 1 have stopped using 1t, have had ALSO
luteiy no return of my old houtae.'
MRS. HOWARD FORD,
60 Summit ave-, Worcester, Mass
DR.. Niles Nervine is sold by your druggist who
will guarantee that the Arst bottle Will benefit
II It fails, he will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
The Suits

Embrace Russian and Sailor
Blouse, Norfolk and Double breast
ed Jacket styles in a host of plain
and fancy fabrics. Never before
have we assembled so large and
splendid a stock of Boys Suits.
Every model represents the latest
style expression in its particular
mode. The workmanship and fin
ish on every garment are such as
you may expect to find only here.
Prices range from 1896 to $I2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-08
Mems Spring Hats. Omar Derby,

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wha unsasw
Ramo"D
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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-09
ELK MINES
GOOD FIELD

1t was pleasant duty of the editor
to pay hasty visit to Elk City camp
in central Idaho early in October, says
Northwest Mining News. An account
of the trip is published in the news col
umns and will doubtless be read by all
who take an interest in the production
of gold. In the written description of
the camp care was exercised not to
overestimate sthe possibilities of the
section, as it is better for succeeding
visitors to find everything better than
represented. 1t is only justice to the
country to say that everything is unus-
ually favorable for one of the great gold
producing camps of the North American
continent to be opened up in Idaho
county in the "gem of the mountains"
state. Those seeking gold property
will have no regrets should they give
the camp of Elk City and its outlying
sections thorough examination.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-09
SURVEYOR GIVES
HIS OPINION

James Stewart, deputy United States
surveyor, is in the city from an ex-
tended stay in the Red river country,
where he has been doing government
survey work, states the Grangeville re-
porter for the Lewiston Tribune. Mr..
Stewart, who is an educated Indian,
says that the Red river country is
nearly all taken up, and his statement
is considered remarkable in that a num-
ber of years ago it would have been
considered wild fight of the imagina-
tion to entertain a thought that the
country was of any value. This land
lies about six miles from the famous
Elk City mining district, which furnishes
the best of markets for the produce
that can be raised on the Red river
land. Mr.. Stewart states that the soil
is exceptionally fertile and that the
barley In places stands five feet high
and the oats six feet. The harder
vegetables are raised with great sue
cess, and specimens which he saw
would be prize winners at any fair in
the world.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-09
Hotel Arrivals.

Elk Hotel-M. Van Wrinkle, Kamiah;
G. c. Percifall; F. M. Powers, Sites;
F. M. Hoening, Sites; R. A. Boules
and wife, Spokane; Frank hSteckner, Red
River; w. G. Litchfeld, Grangeville;
P. S. Prichard, Dixie; James McCool,
Walla Walla Algermon Rowe, Dublin;
c. T. Schultz and wife, Concord; Merrill
A. Yothers, Moscow; S. S. Whitaker,
Grangeville; j.. M. Whitaker, Grange
vile; c. E. Skogler, Twin Butte; Sam
Burris, Sites; David Hammond,
Thunder Mountain; P. H. Leach, Oro-
grande; M. E. Erwin, American Eagle;
Marion Allen, Sites; ]. Nuremberg
Clint Pendell, Cottonwood; John Turner,
Clearwater.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-09
Mining Men on the Move.

Pat Leach arrived Tuesday and has
accepted employment at the Buster.
George Esh, o. C. Parsell and F. M.
Ogle left Tuesday on business trip to
Lewiston.
E. J. Comley, who has been in Buff
falo Hump district the past summer,
returned Tuesday,
J. R. Hutcheson has returned to his
home in Orogrande after business
trip to Grangeville.
Thomas Cramer left the first of the
week for Mt, Vernon, Ohio, where he
will spend the winter.
Francis A. Herrera of New York left
Wednesday after having spent ten days
in Elk City and Dixie districts,
Dick Skogler returned Monday from
Buffalo Hump district where he did as.
sessment work on his mining claims.
President Charles E. Skiles of Phila.
delphia who is visiting at the Thunder
Mountain Gold company's property, or
Crooked river, left Thursday on bust.
ness trip outside.
M. VanWinkle, who was blacksmith
all summer at the Crackerjack mine
was in Elk City over Sunday while re-
turning to his home in Kamiah. Mr.
Van Winkle has great faith in the min
ing properties in this region, and he ex
poets before long to make his home
here.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-09

Aldyce Davis left Thursday for
Dixie with a load of provisions
for Richard Kleesattle.
Mrs. Courtney of Concord was
in Elk City over night Tuesday
while on her way to Grangeville.
Walter Rutledge. well known
in Elk City, was united in mar
riage last Friday at Kippen to a
young lady from Spokane, by
name of Truax.
Father George DeStoop left
Sunday for his home in Grange
vile after a visit of several days
in Elk City. Services were held
Sunday morning at the home of
Dr.. j. D. Shinnick and family.
Charley Svenson and w. H.
Benedict have been busy building
fences the past week for A. N.
Ingram, and Svenson and Tiede-
man. The fences are a gret i'm
provement to the appearance of
the street.
Standard-News: ]. A. Whit
aker and family, who have been
residents of this city and Elk
City for many years, left Sunday
for some point near Seattle which
place they intend to make their
future home. The change was
thought necessary on account OF
Mr.. Whitaker's health.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-09

The Bradley syndicate, owners of the
Buster mine, have decided to drop the
bonds they had on placer properties in
this district, owing to the present stress
in financial circles throughout the
country. This information was re-
ceived Thursday from San Francisco by
Superintendent Joseph Thorn.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-09
Mining Will Be Started Again in a
Few Days.
ADDING TO THE CREW
Work Being Rushed With
Great Haste.

1mpelled by the hope to be able to
start the new l0-stamp mill as early as
he figured on some time back, Superin-
tendent Joseph Thorn has added num-
ber of men to the construction force at
the Buster mine since the first of the
week, Work on the buildings was inter-
fered with considerable last week on
account Of rains, but now the roofs are
on all the buildings, and the installing
of the machinery is going on at fast
pace. The principal construction work
now is in the large cyanide building,
which is 24x120 feet, with a lean-to
36x40 feet. A part of the building for
the saw mill is up, sheltering the planer,
and another crew are engaged building
the water supply plant, the tanks in
which will hold 10000 gallons. A hoist
house and track shed, to be built soon,
will complete the buildings on the prop
erty necessary for present needs.
Pumping Water From Mine.
For the first time since mining opera
tions were suspended, the first of July,
the pumps were started Wednesday to
empty the underground workings of the
water that had accumulated. The air
compressor has been put in place the
past week and the cages made, so that
underground work can be started at any
time. The depth of water in the man
shaft has not exceeded so feet at any
time.