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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
COLOR IN CIGARS.
A Light Wrapper May Not Mean a Mild
Smoke.

One OF the most absurd fads of the
cigar trade is that of color in reference
to the Havana. The idea prevails that
color Is indicative of strength. 1t is no
such thing, says the London Grocers'
Monthly. A light or medium colored
cigar is not necessarily mild or medium
in flavor, for the simple reason that the
color refers to the outside wrapper only,
which in itself is of very thin sub
stance and in quantity is of very small
proportion to the other materials that
make up the cigar. AS matter of fact,
the filters and bunch wrappers will de-
termine the body or strength Of the
cigar. The actual strength, or, other
WISE of the inner body of the cigar
namely, filters and bunch wrappers, is
too often an unknown quantity. 1t is
quite true that statement may be
made that these parts are so-and-so,
or a mixture of this and that, and give
a certain ash, etc, but this explains
nothing. Not only are there various
grades of the same tobacco in relation
W QudllIy, UuI Iucle arc dloO q fdilCIy
of grades that determine strength. With
the exception that certain tobaccos have
varying degrees of body or otherwise,
mild, medium or full cigar is largely
matter of chance. The craze for light
colors or dark colors has, nevertheless,
assumed alarming proportions. The
manufacturers, particularly those OF
Cuba, are at their wits ends how to
grapple with the matter. Nature is very
impartial and quietly ignores the fads
ana fancies of people in general. To-
bacco leaves, like most things. are sub
ject to the vagaries OF the natural ele-
ments. A crop may give an undue
proportion of dark, light or medium;
except for color all may be equally
good. What is the manufacturer to do
if he can only dispose Of his light and
medium, and has to keep all his dark?
He already threatens to raise the price
on his lighter colors, in which case the
public would be paying higher price
for by no means the best article. 1t
might be reasonably assumed that, as
possessing the essential qualities of a
good cigar, the darker cigar is by far
the best. It is about time that the re-
taller should take hand in the mat
ter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
ROCKET TORPEDO GUN
MOST DESTRUCTFUL iMPLE-
MENTS OF NAVAL WAR.
Real Admiral Howell Has Made Some
Experiments That May Soon Bo Tested
Effects OF Sure Shot" ON
Modern Warship.

The awful destruction of the battle
ship Maine by means of high explo-
sives is destined to have an important
influence in naval warfare. The les
son that it teaches will stimulate active
experiment in new fields, which must
result in important inventions of new
death dealing instruments. That gun
powder has reached the greatest limit
of it's possibilities must be accepted,
and the advancement Of engines of war
in the future must be along the line or
high explosives. How to use them with
safety and accuracy is the question.
The guns of the Vesuvius type. have
not fulfilled the requirements by a
great deal. The Sims Dudley dyna-
mite gun, though an advance, has not
answered the purpose. The problem
still remains to be settled. The friends
of the new gun which is building at
the briggs Seabury Gun and Ammuni-
ton company claim that it will accom-
plish the two ends. Its tests as soon
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

pictures so tantalizing and so beauti
full that can not reproduce them. If
she will but consent, 1 can make her
and myself immortal. When may
ask herr"
81 do not understand much about the
etiquette of such matters, but l should
have thought it would be etiquette to
speak first to Lord Caraven."
ITO be sure-you are quite right; he
might not like his wife's lovely face to
be shown to the world. But in that
case should blame him; man can
not but be better after having seen such
a face as that"
81 do not think he will refuse; but I
should most certainly speak to him
first"
He told the artist that he believed
Lord Caraven was even then in the
house, and that il he pleased he would
send for him. The earl came in, won
dering what could have induced Lum-
ley Atherstone to ask for him. The
artist soon explained. Lord Caraven
looked at him in wonder.
'sYou wish TO paint Lady Caraven'a
partrait?" he said, blankly. But !
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

laugh.
do you know" he said, that | am
literally tired of hearing the constant
repetition of titles? Raoul, you claim
relationship with Lady Caraven, why
not call her 'Hildred?' Hildred, why
not give over your formal and cere-
monious Sir and simply say 'Raoul" "
81 shall be only too happy" said Sir
Raoul, "if my dear and beautiful kins-
woman will permit it,
Before the young countess had time
to answer Lord Caraven laughed again.
What old-world notions you have,
Raoul! Fancy talking about "a dear
and beautiful kinswoman.'
"And why not, Uric? 1t seems to
me that the people in your set sheer at
everything simple and noble. l repeat
the expression-my dear and beautiful
kinswoman. Have your permission to
lay aside your title and call you Hill
dred"
yes" she replied, "if you wish it,
Sir Raoul."
1T must be on equal terms, them
eff you wish it, Raoul," she said. Her
face flushed, her dark eyes dropped,
and her fingers played nervously with
the diamond cross on her breast.
THAT Is better" said the earl. l
always felt compelled to be formal my
self when I heard you. Hildred, have
YOU written those notes of invitation
Eyes," she replied, giving him num-
Der of envelopes. What shall you
do, Lord Caraven, If they all say
'Yes?'"
1T will be so much the better, he re-
piled. But that is not probable; some
always refuse If they do accept,
Ravensmere is large enough"
Il have some letters of my own to
send to post with these" she said; and
Sir Raoul saw, as she placed the letters
in her husbands hands, how carefully
she avoided touching him-so carefully,
indeed that two of the letters fell to the
ground.
"My hand is not made of hot Goals,
Hildred." he cried, impatiently; you
need not be afraid of touching it."
She made no reply; but, drawing back
with a naughty gesture, quilted the
room.
ITO be continued.)
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pressure in the tube, there is no recoil,
and, therefore, the carriage remains in
position. The elimination of the strain
due to recoil permits of an extremely
light carriage, the weight of the 30
inch field gun and carriage complete
being under four hundred pounds. The
breech mechanism is extremely simple,
and of the interrupted screw type. A
copper gas check is provided, which
takes the place of the brass carriage
case in rapid fire guns, or the De Bange
gas check in larger pieces, which pre-
vents the escape of gas into the breech
mechanism.
The firing of the gun is readily &C
complished, as follows: The breech
block is first opened and the projectile
inserted. 1t is then closed and the
primer attached. The gun is then spun
up and when revolving rapidly enough
and pointed at the target, the Ian
yard is pulled, the primer fired, and the
flame communicated to the rocket COM
position in the end of the projeetile.
A certain amount of gas is allowed to
escape around the rocket, so that no
more pressure will be banked up than
Is sufficient to give the projectile good
start. After leaving the muzzle the
burning of the rocket composition in
creases the density of the gas. thus
imparting an accelerating velocity.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

A COLD, NAUGHTY LOOK.
they see the women of many lands
believe me when say that never met
or saw a more beautiful woman than
your wife,"
eff she be not fair to me, what care
I how fair she be?'" quoted the earl.
81 am glad you think so. l do not
admire her style Of beauty. If any
one else does, so much the better--I
do not object. There Is the bell. Isn't
it dreadful that the sound of the din
ner bell has a greater charm for me
than the discussion of a lady's BEAU
tyr"
Lady Caraven FASTENED forward. Her
husband said something to her; she
answered him with a cold, naughty
look. Sir Raoul spoke; it was quite
another face that she turned to him
brilliant, tender, beautiful. She begged
him to take her arm. He looked at
her laughingly.
1T would be cruel to take so fair an
arm" he said, with a strong one like
Ulric's near
mine is strong with goodwill" she
said, smiling.
And Sir Raoul could not refuse. He
leaned as lightly as possible on the
lovely, round arm, but his heart was
warmed by her kindness.
Then he set to work resolutely to
watch her, to see if in any respect she
was deficient. He could not discover
anything. She took her place with
consummate grace. She was we'll
versed in all the etiquette of the table
she was a charming hostess. He saw,
too, that with all her wealth and all
her beauty, she was an excellent mis-
tress of the household; her servants
were we'll trained and obedient.
81 do not see myself" thought Sir
Raoul, what more Uric can DESIRE"
He could detect no fault in her; but
he did stop to wonder what their din
ners must be like when they were quite
alone.
The earl might have guessed the
nature of his thoughts, for he said,
suddenly:
1--WE had some friends coming to-
night, but l postponed their visit,
thinking that you would be tired,
Raoul. We never dine alone"
The young countess made no re-
mark. Sir Raoul saw that she had
plenty Of self-control; no matter how
sarcastic or bitter her husband was she
was never provoked to reply.
"She has that virtue" he said to
himself, "self-control-and it is a sure
foundation for many Others"
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thought you were rather particular,you
know"
81 hope / am, my lord" was the cold
reply. mo artist could have fairer
subject for his pencil than Lady Cara
ven."
WELL" said the earl, in tone OF res
ignation, II shall begin to think that
am blind. All | can say is that, II
Lady Caraven be willing, | shall have
no objection"
Thank you" responded the artist.
81 shall hope to find time to call on the
countess tomorrow"
II am very pleased you have given
your consent, Uric" said Sir Raoul;
Il was wishing only yesterday that La
dy Caraven had had her portrait paint
ed. Mr.. Atherstone's picture will be
one of the finest in Ravensmere.
"If it reaches there" thought the
earl. my opinion is that the whole
world has gone mad together"
He was rather struck, after all; 1t
startled him to find the best judge Of
beauty in England speak in such rap
turous terms about the countess. 1t
was a mistake, of course; but the
strange thing was to find an artist OF
such note mistaken-it did not often
happen. He left Sir Raoul to tell the
news to his wife-he would not have
compimented her so highly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
THE WORD YANKEE"
An Examination of Several Theories az
to Its Derivation.

AS the word Yankee frequently APP
pears in the dispatches relating to the
difficulties with Spain the Indianapolis
News has been looking up the subject
and finds that the common story of its
origin is that Yankees is variation
of YANKEES, or Yangees, or Yaunghees,
a name said to have been given by the
Massachusetts Indians to the English
colonists, being, it is supposed, an In
dian corruption of the word English,
or as some think, of the French word
Anglais. The word is said to have been
adopted by the Dutch on the Hudson,
who applied it to the people of New
England in contempt. The other the
DRY is that it was derived from the
Scotch word yankie, as applied to the
English settlers, as if English articles
meant necessarily excellent articles.
and others see the origin in the appli-
cation of the definition of excellent and
smart to the English colonists. This
application is held by good authority
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The decks OF the enemy are cleared
to fight the forts that mark the har-
Dor entrance, for the insignificant little
pieces on the white sands or New
York's pleasure ground have not en-
gagged the serious attention of the COM
mander. The great guns of his main
battery, though pointed in that direc-
ton. have not deemed them worthy OF
a single broads!de. This he reserves
for the more difficult task OF silencing
the forts of the Narrows. A report,
little louder than that of toy pistol,
however, at last attracts his attention
and before he has time to reply with
even one of his rapid fire guns, NUM-
Der of steel cylinders are Kissing and
suffering through the smoky atmos-
phere. With accelerating velocity they
rise as high as the foremast-head, then
turn their noses downward, and, with
unerring aim, one of them crashes into
his starboard side forward, tearing
away the armored plates and leaving
hole through which rush the waters OF
the bay. Another falls little astern,
too far away to do it's work Of destruc-
ton, though the conclusion shakes the
ponderous fighting machine from stern
to stern, disables her steering gear and
puts her engines out of line. The guns
from the forts at the Narrows now
open fire at long range, and after few
we'll directed shots, white flag is seen
floating at the masthead-and New
York is saved.
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In the larger gun, used for fortifica+
lions and on board ship. the side frame
which forms the trunnions OF the
breech is replaced by cylindrical cas-
ing, which carries the trunnions at ito
forward end. From the trunnions tina
construction is similar to that OF thu
field piece. The breech mechanism ane
method Of loading are practically the
same. The transmission Of the power
however, and the multiplication OF the
speed are quite different.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

to be untenable James Fenimore
Cooper thinks it came from the corrup-
ton of the word English by the In
dians. At all events, Yankee has come
to have an implication of smartness or
inventiveness-as applied in Yankee no.
tions, for instance. And doubtless there
is some connotation of smartness as
we'll as unscrupulousness in the term
as applied to us. 1t is not altogether
a simple appellation, as used today. 1t
is something of term of reproach; that
is, it is not like the term John Bull.
applied to the Englishman, or Brothe
Jonathan, as applied to the American
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The new gun may be briefly describ-

The new gun may be briefly descrih-
ed as follows:
The field piece consists of a cylindri-
cal tube forming the main body, which
is separate from the part containing
the breech. The gun is supported by
steel framework, the rear end of which
carries the breech portion, and the
front forms the forward half of the
muzzle ball bearings, the other half
consisting of a ring shrunk upon the
main tube near the muzzle. Since the
bore is perfectly concentric with the
breech cavity the gun can be loaded
without absolutely bringing the main
tube to rest.
In this type, the gun is rotated by
means of gear and sprocket wheels
similar to those on the bicycle for null
tiplying speed and transmitting power
A small bevel gear, which surrounds
the gun, engages a larger one mounted
on the trunnions. This large wheel
carries on its shaft small sprocket, to
which it is keyed. A sprocket chain
leads from this to a large sprocket
wheel mounted on the trail. The latter
wheel may be revolved either by hand
or foot power depending upon the size
of the gun.
The speed is so multiplied, through
this system of sprocket chain and
gears. that a velocity of twelve hun
bred revolutions per minutes is i'm
parted to the gun.
Owing to there being practically no
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
rn,a Rernnd Her Year..

1t was a philadelphia little girl who,
when her mother had given her box
of candy and had told her to invite
one of her friends to partake Of 1t with
her. said that she would ask Fanny
Brown, because candy always made
Fanny's teeth ache, SO she couldn't eat
much.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
One con Him."

81 do not see" he said, chow you can
possibly reconcile yourself to wearing
the hair of another" you do not?"
she answered, scornfully, pointing to
her relatives coat. ANY pray, don't
you wear the wool of another on your
back ?"-Youth's Companion.
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WnOle days together the earl Gu Hot
see his wife, and oftener nov than
ever he dined from home.
One evening the earl was moG than
usually. disagreeable. Some friends
were dining with them, and duriAg din
ner Lord Caraven began to sp1lk OF
one of his acquaintances who had
gone abroad for his honeymoon.
Another added to the long list of
victims" he another name writ
ten on the scroll of folly. He was
man who had everything he desired,
yet he got married. want a word for
such folly"
"Ulric," said Sir Raoul sharply
pardon me-that is not the way
married man should speak"
Pardon me-" said the earl laughing
ly-"it is only married man who can
speak so. You outsiders know nothing
of the matter. Distance lends en-
chantment,' you know"
Sir Raoul saw crimson flush mount
to Hildred's white brow. Suddenly the
young countess spoke. Her voice
sounded pitilessly sweet and was as
clear as bell.
81 quite agree with Lord Caraven, "
she said; "if there be one folly greater
than all others, it is that which we
call by the name of marriage"
There was dead silence for min
ute; even Lord Caraven felt that he
had gone too far-that he had spoken
in an undignified, ungentlemanly fash
ion; then came Sir Raoul to the res
cue.
1T is an old institution" he said;
eve will not abuse it. Talking of
abuse, has any one read the Saturday s.
singing review of Captain Hartlakes
great military work."
This changed the conversation; but
that night, when the young countess
was about to retire, she went across the
room to Raoul, and her soft fingers
| closed over his.
Il want to say goodnight and 20
| thank you" she said II want to say
also that you have been very kind, and
that l feel sure you believe in what is
good; so pray for me-pray for me
for am frightened at myself"
He repeated the words after her,
wondering at them. Frightened at
herself, poor child!'
Amongst the friends who came to
see Sir Raoul was Lumley Atherstone,
the famous artist-a genius who lived
| for art.
He was sitting one morning talking
| to Sir Raoul when Lady Caraven en-
tered He had not seen her before,
and he at once admired her. When
Hildred had spoken to Sir Raoul, and
| talked for a few minutes with the ar
fist, she went away. With dreamy
eyes Lumley Atherstone looked after
| her.
she is very beautiful, Sir Raoul,"
he said. II have not seen such face
or figure since l left Italy"
Lady Caraven is certainly lovely
woman" was the quiet reply.
The artist sat quite still, rapt in a
dream. Suddenly he turned to the
| soldier.
DO you think" he said, ''if l asked
it as a great favor, that Lady Cara
ven would let me paint her portrait?'
II can not tell" answered Sir Raoul.
81 have just seen her-seen her in a
low Venetian dress, with one white
shoulder bare, and mantle of purple
and gold round the other, crown of
red roses on her hair, and rubies round
her throat"
Seen her? Where?" asked the sim
pile soldier, greatly purplexed.
Here, Sir Raoul," replied the artist,
touching his temple-"here where I see
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CHAPTER Continued
Lord Caraven went over to him at
once, shook hands with him warmly,
and asked him how he had spent the
day.
Every happily, thanks to Lady Car
aven," he replied-"she has been all
: kindness to me-"
The earl looked both pleased and i'm
patient.
You certainly seem better" he re-
marked I'VE shall have you well yet,
Raoul."
please heaven" said the soldier,
reverently, And when l am we'll |
shall rejoin my regiment"
Sir Raoul saw that, instead of join
ing in the conversation, Lady Caraven
walked away to the other end OF the
drawing room, never paying the least
attention to her husband-her behavior
as cold, Indifferent and neglectful as
his had been to her.
Il will tell you one thing, Uric" ne
said; IF do recover, shall owe some
thing to your wife; she is the kindest
nurse l have ever met with"
"Is she?" asked the earl, languidly.
IF you ever fall i'll yourself, you will
believe it, Uric"
81 hope l never shall" returned the
earl IF | do l shall not expect the
Countess of Caraven to nurse me-
"Ulric," said Sir Raoul, in low
voice, what induced you to tell me
hat your wife was tall and dark-noth-
ting more?"
so she is" he replied.
Soldiers are pretty good judges
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
81 RsvI.Ion.

Mary has billy goat, its tail is sort
of bent, and everywhere that Mary
goes the goat is sure to went. He fol-
lowed her to school one day, which
made her hot as FIRE; for Mary rode
upon her wheel. aud Billy ate the
tire.
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CHAPTER XIV.

3 M / IL L N Vi June
morning. Lor d
Caraven had, for a
wonder, breakfast
ed with the coun-
tess and Sir Raoul.
They had been
talking about their
plans for the sum-
mer, when the earl
looked up with a
good t e m p e r e d
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
CHAPTER XIII.

IR RAOUL LAUR-
ESTON had been
for three weeks at
Halby House; dur
ing that time he
had grown to love
the young countess
as though she had
been a sister Of his
own.
They agreed very
well together; but
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then Raoul was always different from
Othsr men-a preux cheyalier. TOR
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-31
STATEMENT OF THE
 FILIPINO JUNTA

HONGKONG, Dec. 3o.-The Filipino junta has replied to the. report of Com missioner Harden, who was sent to the Philippines by the Government of the United States to report on the condi- tions there prevailing. The junta asked the Associated Press to publish the fol- lowing as revealing "the true situation and sentiment in the Philippines:
 We deny that Aguinaldo will be satis- fled if made a major general in the com mand of five native regiments and that if this is done the national army could be disarmed and disbanded.
 We repeat our appeal for an impartial inquiry by an able commissioner and inn plore the American people to refrain from hasty decision.
 The Filipino Government views with alarm CommiSsioher Harden's proposal to impose in America high protective tariff against Philippine products.
 Itoilo surrendered to the national army which is the completion of the occupation in the reported establishment of an oppo- sition republic in the Visayas. All the officials in the Visayas hold Aguinaldo commissions.
 The Filpinos are yearning for a peace full settlement of all questions. To their brothers across the sea the Filipinos send greeting and earnest prayer that with the new year will come the dawn of a new era of peace, prosperity and good fellow of the United States. Though but an in- fant among nations yet we are strong, if assured of the good will of the great American nation.