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President Roosevelt delivered an
address down In Rhode Island a few
days agosin which took occasion to
comment on the effectiveness of our
navy and he told the people plainly
that the United States needed .sqme-
thing aside from a navy THAI would
ACT as a coast defenses. He. held
that the coast defense ought to be
able to take care of themselves,
should be fitted up for that purpose
and then a navy constructed that
can go out. and destroy the enemy
without the enemy first having to
come I'VE and attack our coast.
The president said that he was not
thirstina for war, but he believed
that a strong navy to be a very
necessary thing. so that when the
United States attacked tie enemy 1t
could bit them hard and effectually
and do 1t In a hurry. That is the
Roosevelt way-do a thing quick and
hamme- hard while you are doing
1t. The president has a lot Of
supporters on that proposition, men
who are not seeking war with any
nation, but they feel that the United
States ought to be prepared for any
emergency. !.
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W. ). Bryan has decided that the
pen Is nightier that the tongue and
he announces that his campaign
this year will be conducted largely
through the aid Of pen and ink. He
will make perhaps . dozen speeches
1t important points In the country,
but his work will he largely in the
way of signed editorials which will
be published through the press OF
the country-such as will use them.
Two talking campaigns and losing
them has encouraged Mr.. Bryan to
try some other method.
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A 1EMDERFooT's REVENGE.
Bully Of New Mexico Town Had the
Tables Turned on Him.

Bully OF New Mexico Town Had the
Tables Turned on Him.
The average t%enderfoot is not II cow
ard. He simply lacks ranch expert.
ence. An Illustration of this fact oc-
Cured down in New Mexico several
: years ago. One day a pale looking,
thin and sickly young man alighted
from the train and put up at the lit
tie adobe hotel at Bernal Springs. The
tenderfoot walked up to the bar and
called for a bottle of soda pop.
"'Tain't allowed to drink that sort O.
stuff out here" said a toughy. What
you want Is a stiff drink O. red liquor.
Mr.. Barkeeper. set out the pison for
this young Teller" "You have the best
of me-" replied the tenderfoot, "and
I'll have to drink the stun, but l hope
the time may come when I can make
you. drink my choice Of liquid"
The tenderfoot raised the glass and
gulped down the whisky. Sandy had
had his way about 1t, and he made no
effort to comprehend the vague remark
of the stranger. The tenderfoot left
for . ranch down the Pecos the next
day after the incident in the saloon,
and he was forgotten until one after
noon more than a year afterward q
strong. healthy looking young man
rode up to the hotel on a broncho.
dropped the bride reins upon the
ground and dismounted. He had the
appearance Of a typical young man of
the range. His face was bronzed and
his eyes clear and penetrating. II w
q fellow Il debt which I believe I will
pay right now" the stranger said.
No sooner had he made the remark
than he walked OF in the direction of
Sandy. who had his gun in his right
hand and was firing it into the air
every few steps. The stranger ap-
preached Sandy, pulled his gun and
unceremonious1y dragged the bully up
to the saloon and lee. him in that fash
ion up to the bar. Get me a pan Of
water and set it upon the hoor." he
said to the b%arkeeper.
The order was complied with, Sandy
standing there meekly. wondering what
was going TO happen to him. "Now,
get down on the floor and drink water
ont of that pan like a dog" the former
tenderfoot ordered. Sandy at first re-
: fused, but when the stranger began
twirling his u around on his forefn-
ger and said the order must be obeyed
the cowed fellow numbered and Law
down upon the floor and began drink
ing water out of the ban.-Denver Field
ooI Form,
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Jefferson Davis, Amhition-

Jefferson Davis was a man of most.
sincere conviction and courageous &C.
ton, and when the Southern Confeder.
acy was about to be organized his sin.
gle ambition was the command of the
Confederate army. This | had from
his WI lips at his residence at Beau
voir, Miss, some fifteen years after
the war He told NE that when he
started for Montgomery, Ala, when
the movement began for the organi.
cation Of the ~Confederacy he hoped to
be called to the command of the ar.ny.
but before he reached Montgomery he
was advised of his election as pro-
visionary president. When he reached
the new capital of the Confectionery
he found it impossible to change condi-
tions. and he was compelled to accept
the presidency. Il he entered upop
that duty as conscientiously as any
public man ever entered upon an Of
fetal career.-Colonel A. K. Mcclure
IN Confederate Veterans"
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NE GOT THE TICKET.
A s,mp,. L;tti. Errand The. MaAs .
Lot IF cemmetien.

One Of the most amusing accidents
imaginable happened to an old gentle
man In one Of our large eastern eitieA
He "a asked to buy a ticket to q dro.
mans ball and good naturally con-
piled. The next question was what to
do With It BE had two servants,
either Of whom would be glad to 8
It but he did not wish to show favor
itsm.
Then it occurred to him that he might
buy another ticket and give both his
servants a pleasure. Not knowing
where the tickets were sold. he In
quired Of a policeman. and the officer
suggested that he go to the engine
house. So the old gentleman went to
the engine house that evening. but
there was no one in sight. He had neY=
er been in such a place before and
stood for q moment or so uncertain
how to make his presence known.
Presently he saw an electric button
on the side of the room, and he put his
thumb on it.
The effectwas electrical in everyVense
of the word. Through the ceiling,
down the stairs and from every other
direction iremen came running and
falling. the horses rushed out Of their
stalls. and, in short, all the machinery
of a modern engine house was instant
" in motion.
Amid all this uproar stood the inno--
cent old gentleman, who did not sus-
pect that he had touched the fire alarm,
until the men clamored around him for
Information as to the locality Of the
fre.
Then he said mildly. 81 should like to
buy another ticket for the ball, IL you
please"
The situation was SO ludicrous that
there was a general shout Of laughter,
and the old gentleman bought his
ticket, and the engine house resumed
Ito former state Of qufet-Exchange.
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DRINKS FAR APART.
Plants AZ Well as Animals. Thrive In
Arid Reoions.

SaS
1t is difficult to comprehend tho mart
that water. or. rather. the lack of wa
ter, plays in shaping the life of the.
desert. Mice and other small rodents
native to arid regions have been known,
to live on hard seeds without green.
food for periods of several months or.
even as long as two or three years.
and nothing in their behavior indica.
ed that they ever took LIQUID i'm an,,
form.
Similar adaptations are exhibited bs.
a large number of plants. The guare-
qui of Sonora is a member of the.
squash family. inhabiting a region in
which b annual rainfall occurs with
In a few days in the autumn. The
base of the stem at the surface of the
ground becomes swollen to the size of
q market basket in the adult plant,
and his serves as a reservoir for wal
ter. During The hot rainy season the
thin vines are sent up. leaves are
and the small. sq,lashlike
fruit is formed: then the vines and
roots quickly perish. leaving the
guarequi resting on the surface of the
sandy soil like a bowlder until the.
next rainy season. when the vegetative
activity is repeated.
One of these huge tubers was pick.
ed up under an acacia tree in the So.
nora sands In February. 1902, and
placed on u shelf IN q museum case.
with a lumber of preserved exhibits.
In the summer Of that year and in ey-.
cry year since it has sent up it's thin
stems and spread its leaves at a time.
corresponding to its active season in
the desert. These have soon died,
down in a very natural manner. all OF
the plastic material and water not used
being carried back into the tuber
which now goes into a sleeping or rest
ing condition for another year. six
times has this awakening occurred.
IN no change in the firmness of the
guarequi or of it's external appearance
has taken place. 1t has already lived
six years upon water which it had in.
reserve. the last addition to it's store
having been made in October, 1901. II
would no De unsafe to say that this,
plant accumulates a reserve which
may last it for a quarter of IA century
DIR. d. T. MacIougal in Outing Mag
azine.
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Mr.. Bryan says that he is glad to
60 that Mr.. Taft has declined to
accept airy campaign contributions
from corporations, and The even
stopped on Sunday long enough to
get out an interview on the subject.
1t Is not at all likely that Mr..
Taft took Mr.. Bryan into consider.
alton when he made the statement
and Mr.. Bryan's idea of what MIR.
Taft should or should not do cuts
very little figure with the republican
candidate. Mr.. Taft has his ideas
Of the exiRencies Of the case and will
follow his vi ideas. hut the
Nebraska gentleman Thoughts here
vas an opportunity to show bow he
felt on that matter and accordingly
Issued an interview. ahdi It. seems
that about everything that, happens,
politically, calls for q interview
from LIncoln,,s what Mr.. Bryan
thffks sboutsit: NsS So
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LOOMS.

LOOMS, July 23.-l'he members OF
Wards bible class met Friday CIV n.
ing at the home of Miss Letta Clark.
Their teacher, Bert Beaumont, save
them some instruction how they
would be awarded points by getting
new members, be also divided tLen4
In two sides for programs and d.,
bates. Misses Sarah Comstock anc
Alice Watkins we're chosen as lead rs
of each side.
Mrs. J..E. Watkins and daugnt +.
Miss Sadie Watkins. and John Brow Il
and wife attended the Sunday school
convention and visited at the ION
of Geo. Harris at Mt. Vernon.
Geo. Book, jr., went to Mitch II
Sunday for an operation returning
home Wednesday. We hope MIR. Rock
will soon get better.
There is quite IA number who have
commenced to harvest 10 this
locality.
MIS-. C.. e Perry and Mrs. Charlie
Vogus, OF Mitchell. visitet at the
home of e. W. Doyle. Wednesday.
Geo Stevens. of Mitchell, visited
at the home OF F. D. Tyler Wednes-
dnN
Thee < "A men laying steel for
the railoa omuany mere.
rhe,e was "a large crowd OF people
ont >atur AZ evening to see the bail
gan. TIE single men beat the
married men s to 3.
Letcher and LOOMS had a gane OF
ball Wednesday. The score were :
to I in favor OF Loomis.
Miss Ruth Hnphari. of Mitchell,
is visiting at her Sisters, Mrs. Tim
Stats.
H. G ul,rx ana family Visited
with relitives and trie, d in Nj ch-
ell Tieslav.
S. NJ. Ctippen IS liavin. is hotel
made larger. His son, orval. is tare-
n,tn II the work.
j., ". Gilillan lal his men and
teams drawing pi ing Mcniay for
Il g bridges in Perry township.
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curIou. Old Lava.

Some of the old laws of Nepal, India.
were curions. Killing cows ranked
with murder rs a capital o6ense, for
instance. Every girl at birth was mar
rted with great ceremony to a betet
fruit, which was then cast into a. sa-
cred stream. AS the fate of the fruit
was uncertain the girl was supposed
never to become q widow. To obtain
divorce from a husband a wife had
only to place q betel nut under his pill
low and depart. In Nepal the day is
considered to begin when it Is light
enough to count the tiles on the roof
or distinguish the hairs on a mans
hand against the sky.
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The Sioux, Falls Press touched 4
lewsa.laya ago On the harmony that
reGnlted from the Mitchell conven-
tlON, khowiHv the insie OF tile
pro0Fessiveas0n having tue platform
Just as they wanted tt not even
cnttinR . hole In 1t 10 permit the
atalwarts to get through A fe~
things leaked ont " tue conference
ofstl,e progressive. conr. rning that
sSDlatform which does rot indicate
that they we've ali satisfied with It's
enunciations, par iculally Nth
Tstsrsflce To some ntallers that wvIc
tn1..ed down bv the rational ron.
veation; aud they. had about agreed
to leave them uut. When Dick
Richards raised his vulce against
anything nelng left oui that would.
indicate the propressiyes had taken.
q backward step. Ii vas through
the absolute assistance of Dick
Richards chat The platform went
SO flr IN these matters. and the
recurd of this politician is not OF a
character which would entitle him
TO sand as the dictator Of plat
foItns- specially when they refer to
fepuhi an platforms. During the
free silver campaign OF some years
ago. MI. Richards VAS one OF the
strongest supporters OF the populist.
party and on n occasion he deliver.
ed an address in Mitchell, coming
here Will his Chart showing the price
of wheat compared wish silver. he
has not heen In Mitche:l on a politi-
cal mis-. Ion 81 ce until he came to at
tend the republican state convention,
wbep l,epracttcaily dominated the Inn
porla, Z fea',lfes Of the platform. 1t
Sts bseassss TIE hos>isD of such a
palis'e'as tina mf.ny Of the stalwarts
are So enthusiastic over the
harmony That prevailed. Mr.. Gam
BILE. NJ. CraH ford and Mr.. Elliott
could well afford TO cut loose from
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,Aor.eradi.h Sauce.

Use one tablespoonful Of melted but
ter. n tablespoonful Of -four mixed
with butter and one large cup of sweet
milk. Boil the milk and turn over the
hour and butter. Mix we'll and cook
In a double boiler ten minutes. Before
removing from the stove add one beat
en- egg.t three tablespoonfuls Of grated
horseradtsh. one-half teaspoonful of
unmixed mustard, a little salt and a
pinch of cayenne pepper. Serve, hot
with boiled meats.
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the dictatorial policy Of Mr.. Richards
and give straight republicans an
opportunity to have something to say
% to the policy of the party. MI.
Richards can we'll afford to wait until
he has been thoroughly cleansed OF
bis old popullstic tendencies before
commencing to make platforms for
the Yepublicans.
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Ginoer Beer.

This is always a ~favorite drink with
some member Of the family and can
easily be made at home. Squeeze q
fresh lemon and retain the Juice. Put
the peel into Il vessel holding a gallon.
Add a pound of loaf sugar. one and a
quarter ounces sliced ginger root and a
gallon. of boiling water. When luke
warm. add the lemon Juice. Mix a tea
spoonful Of liquid yeast with u little
Of the liquid until like cream. then stir
into h mixture, " and let stand
until morning. Remove the lemon. peel
and ginger, skin of the froth and bot
tie in half pint Jars or bottles. Use bot
ties with patent shoppers or. tie the
corks down tightly.
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Trained.

my men work well." said Z police
commissioners. because they are well
trained. Trimming. you know. Ia every
thing"
He paused and smiled.
Two physicians were discussing"
be said. "a certain pretty nurse.
WAS she a trained nurse7' said the
drst physician.
"'She must have been.' replied the
other. She hadn't been in the hos
pital q week before she was engaged
to the richest Observation-Disclosures
Star.
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ETHAN.

Ethan. July @.-Miss Mary
Fostermsn and Theodore Geisen
were married on Thursday July 18th
1t the Congregational parsonage In
Mitchell by Rev. A. Craig Bowdish.
This young couple have many
friends here who wish them all OF
Joy and happiness in their y. dded
life. We did not learn their plans
for the future but hope they may
locate among US.
Quite q crowd from here Intend tc
60 to the circus at Parkston ON
Wednesday July 22nd.
Among those who went from here
to attend the Sunday School conven.
tion at Mt. Vernon Saturday We
noted Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Snyder,
Misses Edith Trow and Rhoda Miller,
Rev. f. E Stahl and E. johnson.
About sl4.OO was cleared at the ice
cream social at Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Anderson's home on Friday evening,
July II. This money will te sent to
Brother Weak to be used for The
famine sufferers in India.
Misses Edna McCrary and Violet
Tobin went to Parkston on Saturday
and will be the guests of Miss Flussie
McLain over Sunday.
Mrs. John Tobin was unfortunate
In that she run a nail in her foot.
We hope for no serious results.
Farmers around here will most of
them begin their harvest next week.
Over $4,000 was paid by State Bank
of Ethan to the Russians for wool.
Mrs. Edna Bordwell and Mrs. Fred
Tobey returned from Kadoka Friday
and Saturday. Mrs. Bordwell and
children left for their home in Vest
field. They were accompanied by
Miss Marks whose home is also there.
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Judge Taft has decided to submit
his speech to President Roosevelt.
Tho one that he will deliver at
Cincinnati next Tuesday. foi the
presidential candidate regards this
- the most Important speech he will
deliver In the campaign and he
wants to secure the honest criticism
OF the president before 1t Is set in
motion. He will confer with the
president 1t Oyster Lay.
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MIXING SPOON.

one implement is required. Formerly
the fork, because Of its open construc-
ton. failed to properly grasp and lift
the batter. The half section of the
spoon Qyercomest this fault. anor
ample means of lifting the ingredients
to be beaten. In combining the fors
with the spoon the prongs are inserted
transversely of the bowl. the mixing
being thus more thoroughly accom-
plished than with an ordinary fork.
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ETHAN.

Ethan, July 23.-The delegates
from.the Ethan M. e. Sunday school
returned from the county conven.
ton at Mt. Vernon Monday. They all
reported very interesting. and, enjoya-
bic meetings.. The convention is tc
ibe held at Ethan next year. :lss
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Scheich are
the proud parents of an 8 pound son,
born Wednesday afternoon.
George Weiland and Ed Donk at
tended the circus in Parkston Wed
nesday.
Theodore Giesen and bride return
ed from their wedding tour last even
ing.
Elva Klotz went to Parkston Wed
nesday morning. ~
McKeel & Bracha are building coal
sheds for the Farmers Elevator Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Bauer went. to
Mitchell Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cole and son
expect to return to their home in
Brookings this afternoon.
Mike Bracha and wife we're in
Mitchell visiting Monday afternoon.
AuMr. and Mrs. r. L. Tremaine, of
Mitchell, made a business trip to our
city the first of the week. While
here they were guests at the home of
Mrs. Ira Cults. 4
W. B. Tobey. Ira Cults and Henry
Zeier left on Monday for Alberta and
other points in Canada, to look at
the country.
Frank Fulk went to Mitchell Mon
day.
Henry Weber who lives southwest
Of town, is erecting a large frame
barn on his farm.
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Fried

Cut cabbage thin on a slaw cutter,
falt and pepper. stir well and stand
five minutes. Have the kettle hot, drop
one tablespoonful of lard into 1t, then
the cabbage. stirring briskly until ten.
der. Send to table Immediately: then
have one-half cup of sweet cream and
three tablespoonfuls of vinegar, the
vinegar to be added after the cream
has been we'll stirred.
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Where Swallows Go.

The swallows all spend the winter in
Central America and the south part Of
Mexico. They appear in the southern
states as early as the middle of Feh
ruary. but seldom get as far north as
New England until the month of May
The robins winter in the southern
states and in northern Mexico. They
are to be seen in flocks the winter
through in tie gulf states.-Exchange.
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To Renovate Velvet.

Dip a velvet brush in damp sand
and rub gently. You will see the vel.
vet come forth as fresh as though it
were new. 1t is a cleaning process.
too. for the slight moisture removes
dust and the harsh action Of the sandy
friction gives new life to the nap
which has been worn down.
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=. q, 49,. A. :, f'.!.i NJ $500;
Golfers Weekly draws a fine line
Of distinction betwaen,.Mr. Taft, and
Ar. Bryan concerning thessupremaz
ey Of law Colfter'Sssayss ~'
forms. Golfers says: ~ .; A. /,
! "ontsa great ssaavaafntaEe Mr.. Taft
carries ! With = II him intpths present
contest. We belivNsss that, Ia spite Of
the sesthaing s-of -discontent, and in
spite Of immigration, the american
peoplessstill belaye In the supremacy
q law. They had In 1787ssthe OPP
portunityesto put 1inals powerstnto the
hands Of an executive, IL they wished.
They had the opportunity. also. to
make Of the courts set Of mere pup
Dets Of the temporary popular mood.
ior TO makp the Legislature supreme.
They didsnone of these things. They
bounded courts which were to act
Irrespective Of pressure from execu-
tive legislature or populace. II the
people OF today wish to amend the
constitution. they are free to do SO,
and to remove this power Of the
cdhrts to stand between the perma-
nent and the temporary opinions Of
the masses As long az, we have
courts however, as the final arbiters
ssof law, st is folly to endeavor. by
Fthort terms and by election. instead
Of appointment, to make them popu-
lar In tone. Very likely, during the
next term of the president foul
members ofsthe supreme court of the
United States will 4be changed. Who
viii be likelyStosput upon that bench
the higher grade of@men-Mf. Bryan
q Mr.. Taft That is one Of the
post impportant questions the cleo
tors must face between now and.
November. In the opinion Of some
Of the most intelligent citizens, it Is
the most important question to be
faced i.,
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Tooth Wash.

Dissolve two ounces borax in one
quart Of boiling water and before it
becomes cold add one teaspoonful OF
spirits Of camphor and bottle for use.
Use this mixture daily with m equal
quantity of water, and the teeth will
become white and free from all tartar.
Gus adhesion. 1t should be applied
with q moderately soft brush.
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Spoon and Fork Combined.

A useful addition to the housewives
collection Of cooking utensils is a COM
bined mixing spoon and fork, invented
and patented by a Massachusetts man.
In beating up eggs and other ingredi-
ents for the cake or pie the cook some
times uses a spoon. at the other times
a fork, as best suited for the purpose.
BY combining the spoon and fnrL hnt
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a STRIKING Mi..pprehen.ion.

Officer = Excuse ME. madam: there
goes eight bells. It's my watch on
deck; Mrs. Lansman-Well, I don't
blame YOU for keeping your watch on
deck If 1T strikes as loudly as that
Harper's Weekly.
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The Mitchell Capital.
FRIDAY q, 1908.

In Indiana John Kern. the demo.
cratic nominee for vice president,
ID particularly noted for the several
defeats that has come his way. One
apore9 won't hurt the gentleman.
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The favor of great men and the
praise OF the world are not much to lie
relied on.-4F French eProverb