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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-18
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY AuGusr

the nature of the country through which
he must travel, the scarcity of grass,
water, timber, and game. He might pos
sibly find buffalo, but the chances were
decidedly against it. They also expati-
ated on the number, power, and prowess
of the Comanches and kiowas, as well as
their desperation; and they advised the
Colonel to fall back on the settlements,
and guard the frontier during the coming
winter, and then renew the campaign III
the Spring.
You hare already done much service,
they said, and your horses are not eoou,
and your young mon arc tired; let us nov
go to our own country, and wait Tor tiI
good grass ia the Spring; then we VIII :,
come and help you fight tho Commences.
But despite their eloquorce the Colonel
was inexorable; he would make a cam
paicn at once.
Placido represented wildly the haro
fate OF his command If it advanced; nov
his men must suffer from hunger anu
thirst; and how almost inevitable delea'
awaited an invasion by so small a party.
But he refused to listen to the WORDS vi
his friend. Discovering this, the chleIs
united in firmly but respectfully morn
ing the Colonel that If he undertook tn5 =
campaign, it must be alone; they wouit i
not accompany him, as but one result
could attend the expedition.
Col. johnston was SoreIy dISappolu.o
at this desertion by his allies. he hau
relied upon their cooperation; Dut '.ia.
reliance had proved deIusive. When tns ,
friendly Indians had mounted, they par.eu
with every manifestation of deepest frienu-
ship; and, for my part, | felt deep regrets
at the separation. We had long peer,
together, and were really getting attached
to each other
Before leaving, many of them embraced
me affectionately; and the Tonchues IN
sisted on my accompanying them, thei
chief, Placido, desiring me to teach MS
young men how to read and write.
IF you will do this" said he, Il VII
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A LADY TELLS HOW SHE SUP.
PORTS HERSELF AND FAMILY.

/ often read of ladies who work hard try
ing to earn enough to keep body and soul to-
gether, and for their bene"t will relate how
easily one can get along in the world if they
only know how. There is a big firm in Pitts
burg that manufactures favoring powders.
had tried them myself and knew they were
splendid, so sent for samples and tried selling
them. / found it SO pleasant and easv that
have kept right at it and never make less than
So day and often clear more than 50. The
powders go twice as far as the liquid extracts
sold in stores and are much stronger sell
from one to eight different favOrs in each
house. They are used for ice cream, custards,
cakes, candies etc, and are so delicate and
give such n rich flavor that everywhere | go
gain permanent customer. Those of your
readers who would like to make money can |
get full particulars by writing to w. III. |
Baird & Co., Station A, Pittsburg, Pa, and |
they will give you good start / support
myself and family nicely and we have good
many comforts we never had before. I" 81"
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Daughters of Veterans.

Julia A. Croft, National President,
Daughters OF Veterans, has issued General
Order No. from Headquarters at Cleve-
land, o., announcing the National Conven-
ton al Cincinnati during the Grand Army
Encampment. Headquarters will be in
Room 113, Palace Hotel, where all members
arc requested to register. A most cordial
invitation is extended to all members of
patriotic Orders to visit Headquarters.
The following sisters are app )inted as
Reception and information Comm ttee at
Headquarters: Bertha Deus, Defiance, O.;
Lillian Philips, Austin, H. Adde York,
Sumerville, Mass; Sadie keenan,, Spo-
kane, Wash; NJ. f. McTarnahan, Orange,
CAL; Hetty KnOllenberg, ST. Louis, Mo.
The following committee is appointed to
assist on the evening of reception and will
receive orders and duties from Committees
on Arrangements: Anna Bronx, Maine, N.
Y; Rose Heron, Omaha, Neb.; Fannie
Brainard, Cleveland, or; Geneva Craig,
Chicago, M; Winnie b. Willis, Fitchburg.
Mass; Flora Kendall Manchester, n II.
A social committee is composed of
Bertha SOuthworth Oneonto, N. Y; Anna
E. Ashwith, Omaha, Neb.; Mae Becktell,
Fort Scott, Kan; Cora White, Allegheny,
Pa; Martha Walker, New Berne, N. c.;
Tirzah Monger, Eau Claire, Wis; Eva Mes
senger, ST. Paul, Mimi, and Emma Met
calf, LeOminster, Mass. Their duty will
be to arrange all social matters pertaining
to Convention.
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CHAPTER VI.

circle hunt is peculiar kind of chase,
and the onlyOne which ever results in much
success. A column of hunters. consist
eng OF 200 or 300 men-sometimes even
more-is formed in the same order as if
on the war path, with an advance-ruard
end numerous fiankers, to look out for
horses
As soon as herd is discovered. the
column is notified, by some preconcerted
signal, when it instantly hats, and
awaits the orders of the chief. who always
rides in the direction indicated and recon
nolters, accompanied by four or five of the
principal men of the tribe. This done.
they ascertain the course of the wind;
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EDITORIAL N0TE.-In the next install
ment Corp1 Pike tells of scenes Of suffer
ing from hunger and thirst on the great
plains, and of a severe battle with the In
dams. Many installments of this adventur-
GUS scouts story are to come.
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

Young Pike, printer, in 1859 leaves
Missouri for Kansas, but is persuaded to
90 TO Texas by a Dallas man, who wants
aid in transporting horses. After several
adventures he reaches Dallas and Indian
depredations beginning, finds play for his
adventurous inclinations in the ranks of
the Rangers. Fierce fights with the saw
ages take place, about which the author
tells most Interestingly.
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EDITORIAL NoTE-Hunting strange game
crocodiles-in the Philippines is told of In
the next issue. The hunting-trips taken BY
Gironiere and his friends were full OF rare
sport and dangerous situations. The author
tells the incidents most interestingly.
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ITO Be coniinued.)
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Southern 0allantry

genuine Kentucky gentleman is moth
ing II not gallant. Recently on crowded
street car lady was touched on the arm
by fine-looking elderly man who sat be-
hind her. She turned and saw he was a
stranger and wondered what he meant. 81
wished to call your attention to the way
you are carrying your pocketbook," he
said. IF you are not careful. any thief
can take It," Doing just such little thought
full actions as this Is second nature to the
southern man, and the woman who has
been accustomed to It quickly notices q
lack Of such chivalry IN other men. The
other evening, when small entertainment
was over. a tired little woman was seen
Juggling big bass drum along, while q
big, strapplng fellow in charge Of the at
fair coolly let her do It. A gentleman no.
ticing her said to the man in charge: Look
at that girl carrying that heavy drum;
why don't you pick 1t up for herr"
I'm no property man." was the naughty
reply, whereupon the other fellow rushed
forward and took the drum. Had that been
a southern woman, every man. black and
white, in the vicinity, would have sprung
to his feet and assisted the girl.-Louisville
Times.
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THE HEronM MOVEMENT

Mr.. Herrin and his tools Of the South
ern Pacific company have recently been
taught several valuable lessons in poll
tics. A few weeks ago they attempted
to obtain control of the Populist conven-
ton of this county. A little later they
laid their plans to capture the Populist
convention Of San Francisco county.
Last week they exhausted the unlimited
resources Of methods and men to domi-
neer the Populist state convention at
Sacramento. In every instance they
have failed. A large majority Of the
Populists throughout the state have stood
firm against the well-trained and we'll
paid political department of the railroad.
They have won noble and glorious VIC
tory for their party and for the people Of
the state. They are entitled to unselfish
praise for their good work In routing
these corrupting influences in politics.
The railroad cohorts have been routed,
but in the exultations of Joy and satis-
faction n having been victorious, these
PopulietS and their allies In the other re-
form parties should not forget that the
battls ~ gooa eoyssnment and honest
seblie e1e,1ls = - eves. q y int
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Why Thew Flunked

Some four or FIVE companies OF the pros
posed negro regiment have "fiunked." The
negroes have heard from Santiago. Adjt.
Gen. Cowles gave the order for the negro
troops to move yesterday, but very few
moved. The Henderson and Goldsboro COM
panies telegraphed early In the day that the
men who first volunteered had backed
down, and that there were no soldiers 10
move. Franklinton only mustered up II
men, and Greensboro only "A. The Raleigh
company was not able to get Its forces TO-
gether, though the transportation was
ready. Gen. Cowles heayd stbAng yester-
day from the Wilson. Kinsteu, Fayetteville
and Wilmington companies. He does not
know whether they have backed out OF
not.--Raleigh IN. CO. Post, July Z.
DR.. r. H. w. Leak takes issue with Gen.
Cowles as to the cause that made the me-
gro companies back down Wednesday,
when ordered to proceed to Fort Macon,
DR.. Leak says It was not the news from
Santiago, but the incompetent appoints
ments made by Governor Russell. The ap.
pointments made 80 far, with very few
exceptions, are incompetent men. The gov
ernor selected the officers for the Third
regiment to promote his political schemes,
He has not considered merit or quslifica-
lions In the selection Of officers. --Raleisis
Post, July 8.
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and permitting the civii eoverument az
ne rspublic to be set up IN Eastern Cuba.
w~ must concede the very natural irri-
tatIon IN the insurgent ranks which the
change would cause. And while refusing
10 Justify the atrocities committed by the
Cubaps. which seemed to necessitate
the change In the prearranged plans. we
must make some allowance for the fact
that to them they seemed justifiable, be-
cause paralleled by the methods early
adopted and steadily pursued by the
spaniards In their campaigns on the isl-
and.
These are facts that may not be easily
controverted. But, with whatever fidelity
to the truth of history we take this retro
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bsgun. n southsra Racifa company
and IL hired tools know no defeat. They
are already preparing to rally their routed
forces and to renew the attack with des-
perate determination. The allied reform
parties must not be unprspsred to meet
them. The same watchfulness and thor
oughness which have characterised their
campaign work thus far must be con-
tinued to the end. The success of the
reform movement depends upon con-
scientious fulfillment OF the pledges to
weed out the men who have disgraced
themselves and the Democratic and Pop
ulist parties. Before the independent
voter will have confidence In declarations
and promises and lend heping hand to
inausurate the reforms Tor which these
parties stand. the allied reform forces
must be able to convince them. by acts
rather than by naked words. that their
organisations themselves are free from
the men who follow the profession Of
politics for revenue rather than for re-
form.
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A UNIQUE CURRENCY

The circulating medium In Hawaii Il
paper. presumably based on silver. The
banks maintain unique system of ac-
counts with their patrons, crediting theil
gold and silver deposits separately, and
checks against balances indicate the form
Of money In which they are to be paid
In cases where the metal is not specif-
ically designated, the holder has the OPP
ton of demanding gold for all sums ir
excess of ten dollars. The government
holds silver in the ratio of about 1 te
8 for the paper money in circulation, and
although the gold in the circulation ex-
ceeds the silver. 1t is not held to redeem
the paper promises to pay.
Taxation per capita is nearly 81, but
the report IL ominously silent upon the
important consideration as to what the
people get for their contribution, aside
from climate and the privilege of tramp
ling the royal robes Of the dusky ex-
queen,
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Fighting Bob's Shirt

This comes from Santiago de Cuba. About
week ago a launch from the Spanish
cruiser Almirante Oquendo steamed out
of the harbor flying flag Of truce, and a
boat from the battleship Iowa, which was
lying nearest, came to meet 1t. Two Span
ish officers were taken on board the Iowa
and explained with much dignity that they
had seen white flag flying on board, and
came to inquire the reason. As the captain
knew nothing about 1t, investigation was
ordered The discovery was then made
that Captain Evans'-Fighting Bob's-
shirt had been washed and was hanging on
a line to dry.--London Leader.
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ANOTHER FAMINE SCARE

Congress, early in the spring, appro-
priated a liberal sum of money for the
fitting out of relief expedition, to be
FASTENED into the Yukon country, lest
American pilgrims In large numbers
should perish for want Of food. The sup
plies never reached the country alleged
to be threatened with famine. 1t is just
az we'll that the unique and impracti
cable plans of the secretary of war mis-
carried, for it was soon made manifest
that the danger had been exaggerated
that no danger had, in fact, ever existed
Later the revenue cutter Bear was dis
patched to Point Barrow, with supplies
for the crews. of imprisoned whalers
there, represented to be in a precarious
condition and likely to die of starvation
unless succored. Before reaching the Ice
pack reliable information was secured by
the commander that the whalers had a
two years supply Of provisions aboard,
and that the crews were enjoying the dis
cussion of it.
Now comes Statistical Expert Durham
of the United States Labor Bureau with
an alarming story Of another threatened
famine in the Klondike region, that must
be relieved by Uncle Sam.
That It is better to send multiplied re-
lief that Is not needed than to permit
stranded citizens of this country to suffer
death from hunger, is not debatable. But
we submit that greater care should be
taken by the government to ascertain the
real facts before squandering any more
of the peoples money in Quitting the
Bear, in the one instance, or reindeer
expedition in the other. We should err
on the side Of humanity, If at all, but
we should, and ought to be able to avoid
any more such costly blunders. There is
yet ample time to approximate the num-
Der of people in the Klondike unable to
supply themselves with food for the COM
ing winter, by reason Of the scarcity
of provisions or the money with which
to purchase them. and return them to
at government expense be-
fore It Is too late. Those who refuse to
come out under such auspices should be
left to their fate, The United States lie,
at this time, entertaining, in Cuba and
elsewhere, about as many impecunious
people as the condition OF its excheQuer
will fustifv
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Sparks Of Wisdom

When some men court trouble 1t results
in maxriage.
It's better to discover where an enemy ID
than where he was.
The more man puts In q slot machine
the less he takes out Of It.
The opportunity Of a lifetime seldom
comes heralded by a brass band.
The minister who writes out his sermons
ID more apt to realise their length.
This world would be paradise II people
were as good as their pictures look.
A woman's words are the milk and her
meaning the cream which slowly comes to
the surface.
The man who stays down town late n
order to get a balance usually manages to
lose It on his way home
The woman who Is slave to fashion
should never marry man who is averse
to the financial encouragement Of slavery.
A woman is always harping on her ideal
man to her husband, but man seldom
says word about his ideal woman to HID
wife.
When man nearly breaks his neck try
ing to dodge lightning-bug while crossfna
q street-car track, it's time for him to sign
the pledge.
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a Printine RECORD

One Of the greatest feats Of printing and
distributing has Just been accomplished by
the bureau OF engraving and printing, in
conjunction with the bureau Of internal
revenue. The war revenue act passed on
June 18th, leaving but seventeen days for
the bureau to engrave plates and print
sufficient stamps to give the internal rev.
enue department first supply. In spite
Of the fact that the bureau was rushed with
the Omaha exposition stamps and prepare
lions for the new bonds. 1t accomplished
the wonderful feat Of printing and distrib-
uting S50, 900 Of the new revenue stamps
by July 1st
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WAITING FOR THE GAIL

In the bay of San Francisco
Meath the California skies.
On the bosom of the waters
Rock-bound Angel island lies.
Here the waves Of grand old ocean
Beat with never-ceasing rhyme,
And the loving breezes whisper
OF some far-off sunny cline.
Here, mid rocks and trees and flowers,
In a coy little dell.
Waiting for the call to battle.
Are the boys you love 30 we'll.
Boys who, when the call was sounded
Through the land for volunteers.
Were among the first to answer.
Doing so with hearty cheers.
Leaving home and friends behind them
Father, mother, loved ones all.
Hesitating not a moment
To go forth at duty's call.
Well we knew that some among US
Never might see home again,
But the thought did not deter US
All of US were loyal men.
Day by day we wait and wonder
What for us fate has in store;
Hoping to receive the order
Telling US to leave the shore
We are anxious to be doing
Something for our country, too;
Waiting here while war Is raging
Does not suit us; would 1t you?
But I guess we'll have to stand II.
Seeing there's no other way:
But II we're kept here much longer,
Hair now brown will turn to gray.
Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters,
Wives and sweethearts. friends SO dear
In your prayers do not forget US,
Send us all some words Of cheer.
And remember that whatever
Happens, and where'er we roam,
To our battle cry Is added,
May God bless the friends at home.
Fred Taylor, Co. F, First Washington
Volunteers. June 26, 1898, in the San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
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PATRIOTIC MUSIC

TIE Herald proposes . treat for its
patr1otic and musical constituency, In an
rigins1 song, which will be published
voth the notes, next Sunday. 1t IL a
sang Of the navy, under tho title "The
Raauo Remembored.' There have been
jAany patriotic ditties 60 lnmemOratin Z
che achievements of Uncle Sans SOL
der boys ON lands but few or none
Gounding tho praises Of his gallant
Jack Tars. This one meets the long
fit want, and ~ the words and music
~ full Of the spirit Of the hour, the
song IL surc to DO popular. and 1t will
1oubtloaa aehisve . national rsputa-
,11on.
4 The words ere BY Miss Grace Athsr-
tun Dennen Ut this city. and tho music
~ 1Ers. Harriet W. h. Strong Of Whit
Haer.
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CORPORATE succEssoRs

The Incorporation Of the CONSOLIDATED
City Water company" the details of
which are given at length in The In
weston column Of this issue of The Her
aid, IL evidently business move for the
purpose Of keeping legally alive the in
terests Of the stockholders in the LOS
Angeles City Water company" which,
as corporation, will expire on the 18th
day OF next month.
The last named company provided in
its articles, filed in 1868, for an existence
Of only thirty years. The events and
development of time were not anticipated,
and 1t may have been supposed that
the few days between the 22d of July,
the date of the contract with the city,
and the 18th of August, the date of the
corporations demise. would be sufficient
to settle up all the business that would
accrue at the end of the lease.
How futile such expectations were IL
easily seen at this time. Nobody dreamed
of the city's possible expansion and per-
manent growth at the time when the
water company was given its privileges
under the lease now expired.
That the new consolidated company is
practically the same as the old company
may be seen by a comparison of the
names of the directors, and also by a
glance down the list Of stockholders
which will be found enumerated in the
copy of the articles of Incorporation in
The Investor column.
The purpose Of the new company. 1t
is understood, is to take in the Citizens
Water company, the East Side Spring
Water company, and also what is known
as the Rogers franchise.
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FITzHUdn LEES BOOK

Patrons Of Tho Herald who have sent
- subscriptions to Gen. Fitxhugh Lees
nook ON Cuba are informed, ON the su-
thority Of the publisher. that the work
viii be issued about September LIST.
Ihe qualification has been somewhat
delayed by Gen. Les's military duties,
- his services were accepted BY the
lGovernment before tho completion OF
Sho man uscript. The Herald bespeaks
the patience Of those who have sub
seribed through It's agency, and feels
oure that. under tho circumstance,
they are willing to wait.