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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Take things always by the smooth
handle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

When clock gives a whirling noise
and then suddenly stops it is supposed
to foretell evil.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

When soup continues. to boil after
the kettle has been taken off, the cook
will live to a good old age. ~
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

The pulling of sound tooth tries
the acoustics of the dental chamber.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

If you sing while making bread, you
will cry before it is eaten.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

If a glass falls in your presence and
is not broken, great success awaits
you.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

When bread, cake or pie will burn in
spite of you, your husband or lover is
angry.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

When one breaks a pair of scissors it
is sure sign of divorce in the fam
lily.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

If your apron becomes united it is an
indication that somebody is speaking
of you.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

If knife be thrown off the table
and fall on it's back, it is sign of a
wedding.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

An Australian gold mine has yielded
$150,000,000.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Tramps have one redeeming quality
you never hear of them getting mixed
up in labor riots.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

To forget to put coffee in the coffee
pot is sure sign of prize.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Russia has eleven diphtheria serum
factories.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

When mirrow is broken, Il in large
pieces you will have big trouble, II
in small pieces, lots of little troubles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

To spill vinegar on the floor is sign
you will be rich
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

People have been treated meanly so
many generations that very few of
them ever appreciate kind treatment.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

People are getting onto the work
ingmen who never work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

No man borrows money with the ex-
pectation of owing it very long, and
no man pays back borrowed money as
soon as he expects to.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

We seldom repent of having eaten
too little.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

If a child whirls a chair about it is a
sign he will receive a whipping very
soon.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22
To Cure Constipation Forever.

You should never spend your money
before you have earned it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

There are forty varieties OF the to-
bacco plant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

To walk chair on its legs instead
of carrying it signifies, it is said, that
one of your near friends or relatives
will be injured.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

A certain Chinese flower is red in
the sunlight and white in the moon
light.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22
Shake Into Your Shoes.

The woman who fails to say "be-
cause" has some other excuse.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Never buy what you don't want be-
cause it is cheap.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Sleep with pair of scissors under
your pillow; it will keep away bad
dreams.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

When angry count ten before you
speak; if very angry, count hundred.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Take Cascarets, Candy Cathartic. lOc or 25c.
II c. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

y
trouble of the stomach,
which was very agra
waiting. / had no appe-
tite, conld not enjoy my
self at any time, and es-
pecially was the trouble
severe when I awoke in
the morning. / did not
know what the ailment
was, but it became stead
lily worse and l was in
constant misery.
~ called in my family
physician, and he dag
nosed the case as catarrh
of the stomach. He pre-
scribed for me and ] had
fha nracorIntio,, HlIad I
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22
Spring Medicine
The Necessity and the Remedy
A Safeguard Of Health, Saver OF
Time and Money!

Health and success may depend upon
your taking a good Spring Medicine
now. Just at the time when the system
needs unusual supplies Of energy and Vi
tally to adjust itself to the conditions OF
this trying season, it is weakened and
debilitated, because poorly nourished by
impure and impoverished blood. Help is
found in Hoods Sarsaparilla because this
great medicine has power to purify, en-
rich and vitalize the blood. 1t promptly
expels all spring humors, manifested in
boils, pimples, sores and eruptions, tones
up the stomach and liver, regulates and
sustains the kidneys, cures that tired
feeling, and by creating an appetite and
giving digestive power, 1T imparts strength
and vigor to the whole body.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Is Americas Greatest Medlaine. 81; six for So
Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co.. Lowell Mass.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

The baby in the cradle evidently
thinks that this is a pretty rocky old
world.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

To insure good sleep place your shoes
with the toes from the bed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

But few inventions that were ex-
pected to revolutionize the world, ever
did it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Never trouble another for what you
can do yourself.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

The falling of several tin pans a
one time indicates wedding.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

If you break chair back you will
hear of wedding.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

The mistake of word in writing
letter is sure sign that whatever re-
quest the letter contains will not be
granted.
If you are homesick or worried over
anything, you will be relieved by put
ting handful of salt in the fire.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

If you drop food at the table it is a
sign that somebody is begrudging it to
you.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

1t signifies poor cook if she uses
her apron for litter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

To sell old furniture that has been
in the family many years is an I'M
lucky sign.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

1t is unlucky to sit against the grail
of the table at cards.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

free would be deaIer than Alabastine II ooa,
Of removing paper is considered.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22
Don,t tobacco snit and Smoke Your Life AWAY.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
Nothing is troublesome that we do
willingly
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

To break the point off lead pencil
when writing is sign of bad news.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

1t is assign of quarrel to take a
piece of soap from friends hands.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Smoke Sledge Cigarettes. 20 for cts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Mrs. WinsIOw's Soothing Syrup
For children tcething softens the gums reduces nam
ation ALA US pain wind collie % cents bottle
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Always hold lighted lamp in your
right hand or you will be un1ucky.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Three candles burning in one room
forbode marriage.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

Then Answering Advertisements Kindly
Mention This Paper.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

nnnFlAlO The best Red Rope Roofing for 1c.
KVn1IkUM per So. IT., caps and nails included.
NUUI llvO Substitutes for Plaster. SAMPLES
FREQ. The Fay Manila Roofing Co., Canden,S.J.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

1t is sign of disappointment for
window curtain to roll up askew.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22
In 8 Or q YEARS AN

independence is
assured ifyou take
up your home in
Western Canada,
Observation-Disclosures
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-22

w.N.U.-wIcHITA.-No. l7.-isss
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

Pres. Baker took the train for Denver
this morning at the University station.
Mr.. w. L. Turman, working in the in.
teres:s of the Chautauqua, spent the day
in Denver.
Mr.. Phinney, graduate of the univer-
s,ty law school in June, will join Col.
Torrey's regiment of rough riders as
bugler. He will leave for Cheye nns the
last of this week.
Mrs. S. M. Barnes has completed ar.
,rangements with the university au,hori.
ties an1 will have charge OF the dining
hall tor another year.
Miss Anna Ramsay is eng aged for the
summer as stenographer and typewriter
at the Chau.auqua Office.
Hamilton M. Wright will edit Daily
Chautauquan during the six weeks ses-
sion of the summer school,.
Benz. Fiiz, a post graduate student Al
the university during the past year. will
leave tor his home in Maine next Tues
day.
Under the supervision of Mr.. Bemus,
the university grounds and buildings are
being renovated preparatory to their oc
|cupancy BY the Chautauqua visitors.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21

London, June 2I-(LateI = Thirty
bodies have been recovered. The num-
Der Of dead may reach over 100. No
notable personages we're included
among the lost. The Duchess of York
threw the bottle of champagne at the
Albion and the bottle failed to break.
She turned 10 make remark 10 her hus'
band when the staging near by crashed
into the water. The people killed were
residents of the neighborhood.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
STRAWBERRY DAY.
The Celebration Arrangements Give Prom
fse of a Big Event

The Celebration Arrangements Give Prom
ise of q Big Event.
"Over eight hundred guests from Den
yer alone is the way the prospects for
Boulder's Strawberry day are looming
up" said F. M. Shaw this morning.
"The event is being thoroughly ad.
vertised and the combined attractions of
the Strawberry fete and the scenic
beauties of the city will draw hundreds
to this place on Thursday"
Meanwhile preparations for the event
are going steadily on. Benches and
tables are being arranged in the park on
I2th street and the berries and "6xins. !"
as Mr.. Shaw calls them, are being round
ed up. The reception committee as it
now stands will comprise Mrs. F. V.
Kirk, Mrs. A. F. Safely. Mrs. Medill,
Mrs. O'Brien, Mrs. G. S. Adams and
Mrs. P. J. Werley. These ladies will
appoint subcommittee to assist IN the
final arrangements.
The committee on arrangements was
appointed today to include Messrs.
Coulehan, Dyer, Switzer, Rittmaster and
May. The address of the day will be
delivered by the Hon. R. H. Whlteley.
The committee asks all that desire to
contribute flowers tor decorating the
tables or for button hole boquets to leave
same at Mrs. A. F. Safelys. 2oo5 Water
street, tomorrow afternoon or evening.
The advertising cards with which
Colorado is now being flooded are most
attractive and Boulder's luscious pro-
duct is represented in full life size. Not
withstanding the impression given out BY
mis,nformed people that the announce.
ment of the celebration was premature
and ill-advised, the affair promises to be
great success and will advertise Boul.
der's horticultural resources as it could
be done in no other way.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
Zafiro Told to Move on.

Londen, June 2I-Hong Kong de-
spatches announce that the American
supply ship Zafiro which was anchored
in Chinese waters was compelled toleave
by the Chinese authorities and is now in
British waters. Itis believed the action
Of the Chinese officials was urged by the
Spanish government.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
GOVERNOR OF MANILA.

Gen. Merritt Will Assume Charge of Our
New Possessions.
Washington, June 2I-A war depart.
ment order has been issued denomlnat
ing the American forces destined for The
Philippines as the Eighth corps, and CIV
ing the command of the corps to thesec
ond in command. so as to give Gen. Mer.
ritt time to attend to the government of
the islands. This is the first notice of
the governments policy in this particu.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
War Revenue stamps Not Ready.

Washington, June 2I-The govern
ment stamps to be issued under the wal
revenue law will not be ready until July
/, and as consequence business is at a
standshll. There are no stamps ready
and under the law, checks, teleerams
etc must all bear the stamps. Unless
congress passes resolution suspcndng
the action of the law, much inconven'
ience will result.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
A 'vexed Problem.

Washington, June 2I.-The admins
.tration is now troubled over what to do
with the Spanish prisoners in the event
of the capture Of Santiago. The ques.
ton of transports is the main difficulty.
If the prisoners are kept at Santiago,
transports will be necessary to carry food
supplies, and if they are to be brought
to America more ships will be needed
than can be secured.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
Over One Hun
d|gd Pe|IS||e|1
THE STAGING FELL.

Frlghtful Accident at the Launching of th e
British Cruiser Albion.
London, June 2I.-The British cruiser
Albion was launched today. During the
ceremony staging broke down, precipi-
tating 300 people into the Thames. Over
90 are known to be dead. The launch.
ing was under the direction of the Duch-
ess of York, and in the presence OF many
of the nobility and gently. including
Ambassador Hay and wife. Great ex.
citement prevails in the city owe, the ac-
cident.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
Eldera Mining llaehin.rx.

Eldora, June 7o-The new plant Of
machinery and air drills lately put in
place on the Mogul tunnel is running
steadily and giving the best Of satisfac
ton. The new plant for the Antietan
and Independent properties. being
worked under lease and bond by Mr.
Scruggs and the Little brothers. va,
shipped from Boulder yesterday and vii
Be in position BY Saturday night.
A Anew plant Of machinery has beel
ordsIed fee the Gold Fleece, situated 10
|feet fIup ~ Mngnl tunnel. This prog
~ y - ~ NJ. f. Carpenter N.
Il i esieg ~ grcsnd IN HAP
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
MORE REINFoRcEMENTs.

The Admtnlst ration win ssnd 5000 Men
to Santiago.
Washington, June 2I-It was decided
this morning to send General Shafter
5000 reinforcements from Camp Alger.
The Harvard and Yale will take the
troops direct to Santiago with 1000 men
each trip.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
Andre ws Resigns.

Amherst, Mass, June 2I-Benjamin
F. Andrews has resigned the presidency
of Brown university. The trustees will
seek to secure President Slocum of
Colorado Springs college to succeed
President Andrews.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
(|fiC||Q Report
rom S0|n|)SOl
SHAFTER HAS ARRIVED.

The American Fleet of Thilty-six Vessels
Lies on Santiago.
Of Santiago, June 2I--The American
feet of thirty-six vessels has arrived and
joined Simpsons feet ten miles off San
tiago.
1920 . m.-The troops are ready to
land and make an attack upon the city
The fleet will attack the sea side of the
city. The question of the method of the
campaign is being considered by Gen.
3hafter and Admiral Sampson today
The arrival of the American fleet has
been seen by the Spanish in Moro cas-
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
CABLE OPENED.
The Strategy Board Now In Direct Com.
municatlon With Sampson.

Washington, June Alt was an
nounced here today that communication
has been established with Guantanamo.
The first news sent to this city was the
announcement of the arrival of the
American fleet of transports at that
place.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
SNURBING BRYAN.
The Administration Pursuing Il Policy
that will React

that will React.
Omaha, June 2I.-Col. Bryan's bat
talon is having a disagreeable time a
its quarters. There are no ratlons. dish
es or blankets, and the water supply i:
insufficient. The government official:
are deliberately snubbing the late presi
dental candidate in every manner pos
sible.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
OPPOSE SUFFRAGE.
The Women's Federation Is Gathering In
Denver Thousands Strong.

Denver, June 2I.-The biennial meet
ing of the Federation of Women's clubs
promises to be great success in point
of attendance. Hundreds are already
here and every train brings in more dele
gates. Mrs. William ]. Bryan was an
arrival today. The conensus of opln.
ion of the delegates is opposed to
woman's suffrage.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
ATTACK AT ONCE.

Sampson Informs Washington That He
Will Begin Immediately.
Washington, June 2I-President Nc
Kinley received dispatches today from
Admiral Sampson declaring that he and
General Shafter are prepared to make a
combined attack upon Santiago forti6-
cations at once.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
TESTING THE PEOPLE.

Madrid Trying to Find Out If Spain Wants
Peace or war.
New York, June 7l-Despatches from
Madrid state that trusted agents have
been sent throughout the country to feel
the pulse of the public sentiment and to
discover whether the people favor peace
or war.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
No Word from Mani,a.

Washington, June 2l-up to o'clock
Secretary Alger had rece we'd 10 news
of the arrival of the American troops at
the Philippines.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21

London, June 2I-The Pail Mall Ga
ze,te says that considerable correspond.
ence is passing regarding peace settle.
mept # the war between Spain and the
United States. with England as medita-
tor.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
Brief Cabinet Session.

Washington, June 81 The Cabinet
held brief session today. The presi.
dent read the official announce ement of
the arrival of troops at Santiago.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
Spanish Prisone RS.

New York. June, 2I-The steamer
Ale onquin arrived today with Spanish
prisoners from the captured Marie
Dolores.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
FORTY KILLED.

Dis.strously.
Atlanta. June a1-Twenty.seven negro
women and soldiers who were in the
recent riot at Tampa arrived here today.
The negroes declare that 90 of their
race were killed and over 100 fatally
wounded.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
Elg|0||d BEGINS
O I0|k Pe0Ce
CRISIS EXPECTED.

spain's Troubles Have Not Yet Re .ched
the End--Peace Negotiations
London. June 2I-Madrid dispatches
state that another cabinet crisis is i'm
minent.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
silver 3uot.ll.n.

New York. June 2I-Silver is quoted
at 58A today.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21

Denver, June 2I-Mrs. w. ]. Bryan
gave tactful interview today in which
she spoke in opposition to woman's sut-
frape.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21
Discussed Hawaii.

Discussed Hawaii.
Washington. June 2I.-The senate dis
cussed Hawaiian annexation all day.
Daily camera., 1898-06-21

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Daily camera., 1898-06-21
MRS. BRYAN SPEAKS.

She Gives An Interview and Opposes Wo-
mans Suffrage
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-11

Surveys Of the Nicaragua canal route
have cost considerable already, though
not very much to the United States gov.
eminent. The government itself is now
committed 70 a thorough survey, how.
ever, and has actually begun it. There
is not money enough to complete the
survey, as Rear Admiral Walker, head
of the Nicaragua canal commission, re.
ports. He asks for an appropriation by
congress Of 500, 900 at once. 1t should
be granted without delay or debate. The
present condition of China, Hawaii, Ko.
rea and the Samoan islands, with the
powers Of Europe only restrained from
Selling all Of them by jealousy of one
another, shows the absolute necessity fol-
the United States to construct the Mica.
ragua canal without delay. We must
have some way of quickly reaching Asia
from the Atlantic coast. With the canal
in operation under our control we should
be far and away the most powerful as
we now are the freest nation on the
globe.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-11

1t is reported that Harry Goddard
has purchased the Edgemont Express.
Market reports complete in the Daily
St.Paul Dispatch-25 cents per month.
There will be a campfire at the Sol.
diers' Home ON Lincoln's birthday,
February 18th, at 1870 p. M. Those
who desire to be present will be well
come.
Mayor A. r. Anderson of Hot
Springs vas in town for a short time
yesterday, being on his way to Terra
vile, to visit with his daughter, Mrs.
DIR. Mofit, over Sunday.-Lead Call.
Those of our readers who contem-
plate planting trees this spring should
read the advertisement of the Ever
green Nursery CO.. of Evergreen, Wis,
which appears in another place in
this paper, and send for their cata-
logue, which is sent free upon applica.
ton.
the people of Hot Springs are maxi
ing Il desperate effort to secure the
National Soldiers Home for Hot
Springs. George NJ. Trimmer,who came
up from the Springs this week to at
tend United Stotes court, and is the
guest of the News family, is in receipt
of personal letters from eN-Congress-
man Upton, who is a warm personal
friend, and Congressman Cannon, who
are using their influence towards that
end. No better place could be selected
than Hot Springs for a national home
for the old heroes. The curative prop
critics of the health giving waters and
the ever temperature of the climate
makes the fact more forcible. We all
Join in with Hot Springs in urging that
the old veterans be given a home at
that famous health resort.-Terry
News.
Ripans Tabules: for sour stomach.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-11
ANCIENT POLITICAL "RlNes.'
Olden Time Schemes For Obtaining Wealth
and Power.

Olden Time Schemes For Obtaining Wealth
and Power.
The evil of monopolies and rings was
known to %ancients, Aristotle referring
to them in his "Politics, I" and then, as
now, it was found necessary to hold
them in check by legislation. The mo-
nopolist was in Roman law called q
dardanarius and punished under the
Lex Julia de Ammonia. Monopolies of
clothing, fish and all articles of food
were prohibited by the Emperor Zeno
under pain of confiscation aud exile, SO
that it is certain that the ''rings' of
the ancient days were as mischievous as
they are now. At Athens a law lin.
tied the mount of a corn a man might
buy. The earliest recorded instance we
have was a corn ''ring."
There is an ancient tradition that the
king who made Joseph his prime min
lister and committed into his hands the
entire administration Of Egypt was
Apepi. Apepi was one Of the shep-
herd kings and ruled over the whole Of
Egypt as Joseph's pharaoh seems to
have done. The prime minister during
seven years of remarkable plenty bought
up every bushel of corn beyond the alb
solute needs of the Egyptians and stored
it. During the terrible famine that fol-
lowed he was able to get his own price
and bartered corn successfully for the
Egyptian money, cattle and land, and,
taking one-fifth for pharaoh, made him
supremely wealthy. 1t was not merely
a provident act, but a very polite one,
his policy being to centralize power in
the monarch's hands.-London An
swers.