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The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
AT MANILA.
How Captains of the Fleet Reported
Upon the Results of the
Battle.

Not the least interesting Of the Incl.
dents of the day was the manner in
which the commanding officers report
ed the lack of serious casualties when
they came aboard the flagship after the
first battle. Having passed through
such a hail of projectiles as made es-
cape from a long list of killed and
wounded appear almost miraculous,
and believing it to be impossible that
all the other vessels had been similarly
fortunate. every captain seemed to feel
that the failure of bis ship to catch any
of the enemy's shells in a way to harm
his crew might lead the commodore TO
think that his command had not been
the target for the Spaniards' fire to the
same extent as the vessels which had
suffered loss of life. Consequently. as
each captain came over the Olympia's
side they replied to the eager query:
How many kilIed?" in a manner that
indicated a very much mixed state of
mind. Mingled with satisfaction at
having lost no man was an evident de-
sire to have it understood that the lack
of loss was no proof of an absence of
danger.
''Only eight wounded" replied Capt.
Over. OF the Baltimore-"none seri-
ousIy. But six shells struck US, and
two burst in board without hurting any
one"
Not a dashed one!" was the rollick-
ing way the next captain reported.
"Nc Killed and none wounded" was
the :; ic reply of the next one;
"but ..'t yet know how it happened.
SUI 1 you fellows were all cut up?"
ny wasn't hit at all" was the
nextr ' made with sort of defiant
air peaker would like to hear
it ir. hat he had had any part
in kt rs men in safe place.
WI Je Boston's captain came
along il was feared that he for GER
tain W.. d have q serious list of casual
ties Tor il was known that his ship
had been on fire. And when he an
nounced neither killed nor wounded.
the news quickly spread through the
flagship. and the men cheered vocifer-
ousIy.-Joseph L. Stickney, in Harper's
Magazine.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
FOND OF TOBACCO.
Trainer Says That Many Wild An
imaIs Have q Liking for
she Weed.

"I have been an inveterate user of
tobacco in some form for the past 40
years, and during that time have had
much to do with all sorts of wild beasts,
which have found are nearly all, more
or less, partial to the smell or taste OF
the weed" observed an old and eXpe-
rienced animal trainer to Washington
Star reporter. For instance, the COM
mon brown bear is so fond of the fumes
of tobacco that if you blow smoke
through the bars of it's cage it will,
with evident delight, push forward and
rub it's back and head against the iron
bars over which the smoke passes. This
is invariable. Not long ago l blew
through hollow stick pinch of snuff
nto the nose of sleeping lion. The
brute shortly after awoke. sat up
straight, sneezed violently, and then
lay down to sleep very contentedly
again. All goats, deer, llamas and so
on will chew and eat tobacco and snuff
with great eagerness. Monkeys and big
balloons also breathe with great sat
isfaction the smoke from cigars.
III once made a very vicious llama, be-
longing to circus, my friend by feed
ing it daily with small quantity of
snuff. One day when the show was in
Brooklyn. N. Y, several men-o'-wars-
men came to see our exhibit of tame
and wild animals. When the men got
to the inclosure where the llama was
kept, one of the company commenced
teasing the beast, BY way of protest
the llama suddenly spat at the offend
ing sailor, and the latter, with very
astonished look, exclaimed: Holy
Moses, how his breath smells of snuff,
boys"
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
WIFE FINDS A WAY.
Smokers Habits Are Changed with.
out HIS Knowledge by the
Faithful Woman.

A woman will invariably solve the
most perplexing of problems, and solve
it, too, tactfully and well. little
creature lives in Chicago whose hus-
band is an inveterate smoker, and when
they went to housekeeping he fur
nished a charming little den in which
he and his cronies could smoke. Now,
a man is never quite as companiona-
BILE as when he is smoking, and his
wife soon found it out, and while he
was smoking his post-prandiol cigar,
which usually heightened itself into
several, they both missed one another.
He liked to tell her between whiffs of
all the witty things he had said to the
fellow with whom he had eaten lunch,
and she liked to hear him tell them.
One day she had an idea-she fire.
quently had them-and so she rugged
up little table in the library, lust
makeshift for the den, you know" she
said, where you can finish your read
ing while you smoke" The table is
just the prettiest affair. 1t is an ordi
nary mahogany small table with
linen cover, which can be frequently
laundered, and upon it are half dozen
boxes of tobacco, silver lighting and
cutting arrangement, wax matches,
boxes of cigars and tray with several
odds and ends. A pretty pipe rack in
burnt wood decoration is placed above
the table, and it has simply come to
this: The gentleman sits down to
smoke one cigar while he finishes q
story, his wife stitching meanwhile,
and he seldom leaves until it is time
to retire. And the best of it is he has
never discovered the bit of strategy
on his wife's r7rt.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
GOOD FIGHTERS.
The Braves of Aguinnldo Show They
Have Their Own Share
of Courage.

The F;lipinos are certainly showing
that they have their full share of cour-
age. In the latest hard fighting around
Manila they were forced to give way
before the determined American ad-
vance, but the losses they endured
proved how we'll they stood their
ground against the forces far superior
in equipment, arms, leadership and skill
in the use of modern weapons, says the
Cleveland Leader
The soldiers who served Aguinaldo
had the advantage of fighting on the
defensive and of knowing the country
better than the Americans The eli
mate was also in their favor. But the
difference in the losses sustained shows
that they were essentially overmatched.
Few natives of semi-civilized or savage
countries would have stood Underground
so we'll, under like conditions. Nothing
more can be asked of men, as test of
courage. than their willingness to fight
until they die, and it is clear that many
of the Malays in Luzon have been ready
for that supreme test of bravery.
1t is evident that the fighting powers
of the Filipinos were much underesti-
mated, at first, by the American Off
GERS who held commands in Manila.
Their stubborn resistance to the Span
iards was too largely attributed to
the ineficiency of the Spanish soldiers.
1t seems rather to have been due to
the courage and natural prowess of the
Filipinos themselves. The Spanish in
fantry proved at Santiago that it could
do deadly work in battle, and the losses
of the Filipinos in their last rebellion
against Spain were heavy.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
STORY OF THE wEDD1NG-R1NG.
Around 1t Cluster Many Curious Cere.
monies and Beliefs Which Date
Back Centuries Agone.

The wedding ring is made of gold Of
the purest quality, signifying how no.
BILE and durable is our affection. Next,
in form the ring is round, symbol of
eternity, implying that our regard shall
be without end. Why is this golden
cirelet worn on the third finger of the
left hand? Because among the an
clients it was thought that there was a
vein in that finger that came directly
from the heart, and the custom has sur
vived the ages and come down to us
from remote antiquity. But there are
other reasons why it should be worn on
this finger: Because being a finger
least used it may be least subject to be
worn out, and because it's distinct
purpose is that it is to be the visible.
lasting token of a solemn covenant
which must never be forgotten. 1t has
been suggested, also, that the form, be-
ing round and without end, imports
that mutual love shall flow from one to
the other as in circle, and that con-
tinually and forever.
Sometimes wedding rings were of
gemel pattern, and occasionally be-
trothal rings were broken in two, one
half of which was retained by each
party so that on the marriage day the
pieces may be joined. Accord
ing to Rev. Charles Wheatley, the com
mentator on the Book of Common
Prayers, the reason why ring was Sc
lected as pledge ir preference to any
other thing was because among the
ancients rings were used as seals.
With them all valuable goods were
sealed, and all important documents
were signed; thus the delivery of a
ring became the sign of highest trust
and closest friendship. Consequently
it was but natural that ring should
be selected to symbolic the admission
of a wife to her husban1's counsels,
and signify that thenceforth she
shared his honor and estate.
According to Selden the wedding ring
came into use among the Jews after
they found it had been adopted by
other races. Some authorities claim
that it was given at one time instead of
dowry. The English-speaking races
trace the use of the plain gold band as
pledge of wedlock to traditionary
practice of the Saxons. Frank H.
Vizetelly, in Woman's Home Compan-
ion.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
Pneumatic Thimbi les.

Pneumatic thimbles for typewriters
and pianistc are the latest devices for
nerve economy. The ineessant and
regular pounding of the sensitive finger
tips RI nders the owners of them nervous
wrecks in a majority of cases. to say
nothing of callous and cracked finger
ends and broken and split nails. The
new thimbles are of rubber. coming in
sets. according to the size of glove
worn. and are said 10 not only save the
nerve hook. but also TO increase the
speed ard strength of the stroke.-Cin-
cinnati r. ruirer
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
ABOUT ANCHORS.
T.oSc Carried on Merchant Vessel,
as1tcd-GaIvanized An
chora on Yachts.

Ships anchors cost from five to seven
ceats q pound, SO that a 6.G30-POunCi
aEcaar. which would be verJ large
c- vruld cost. even al the loves
1t $500; and the big ship hs
anchor of that So w0t
cer.s & them. The two as
ea. by a ship of.
la-s 'eeu weigh from 4.S01 10 5 t--
e3uF eae4. says the New York san.
yis of merchant vess, .s ere
AIRED. Wheneve the YES
ted the anchors are painted
a-3 reserve them from rust But
and various smaller pieasu
ciat. galvanized anchors are used.
kich. O: course. do not require paint
NJ ca vanized iron anchors have been
.ts fer 'orpedo boats in the navy
1- ~ speaking. their use is
easure craft. A galyan.
z.l -. cost nearly as much again
as 0s, aoi q .vanized.
The - vaaizing preserves the anchor
from rushing and makes the
more slightly in appearance, an pre-
vents the anchor from drippiLe rusty
water and so staining and marrine
decks or other surfaces with which il
NIGH come in contact. Anchors weigh
ing Ia pounds have been guaranteed
such anchors being for very lar :, stear
yachts; anchors are galvanized in varl
Gus sizes from that down to tne very
small anchors used for sailJoats .nC
small yachts. OF small galvanized an
chors many are sold.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
A ROYAL SPIT ER.
Duchess of Fife Makes sier4 faF, 2fer
Husbands Golf. Ss9 ~
Saving $50 q iaE

1t takes princess to fef l-
ion The spinning whee 49,
mothers is coming into -
1t is not as necessary as
days. but on the other
Grating qualities are rec
nov than then.
No less person than
Wales has set the fashio'e
the spinning wheel. She.
all England. and what she oo5
to he copied The fashTa
and matrons Of this col - ~ ~
likely TO lose time in ado
ion. and in proving at t4le .''1
their respect for the royal
The princess eldest dis- the
duchess of Fife, is also adQ.s ne
spinning wheel; and scare -l95ef 81
other members of the numeTo4s rdYal
family of England.
Many other women of rank N.ae en.
ioy the friendship of the priHSs1 hf.e
Loyalty followed her exampis aa@
through some of them that llie 'l5r
public has learned that the pie
spipuing wheel is now comm
in the homes of the great r
The duchess of Fife has y
black walnut, mounted vi
which though over a bur
old. is in good working ord,
she makes yarn which is sui
knitted into excellent golf stoc
her husband
In ihi- way she is able To
ing of perhaps $40 year
hold expenses. but that i
SO much of a considerable
satisfaction of having st
able example of housewli'
The British princesses -"
of setting good examples axis S
dustry is endless.
The princess of Wales ma - .ts~
of pretty articles with her
Philadelphia Press.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The average number of hours consti-
tuting days labor in North Carolina
cotton mills is 11A.
The Lancashire factories spin at least
l50,000,C00 miles of cotton thread on
every full working day.
An engineer declares that $4,000 peo.
pie now do the work with the aid of ma
chinery which needed 100000 per-
sons to do few years ago.
Collectors of skins have almost ex.
terminated monkeys in the African
gold coast. In one year the exports
amounted to 10000 skins, valued at
over 100000.
Hamburg chemist has succeeded
with the aid of oxide of aluminium IN
creating heat of up to 10000 degrees.
Pure chrome and manganese can now
be made easily and on large scale.
A garbage plant is to be established
in the City of Mexico. The heat evolved
by the crematories will be utilized for
steam purposes and number of fac.
tories will be erected in their imme-
date vicinity.
Indiana possesses half of the window.
glcss producing facilities of the nation.
produces over one-third of the plate.
glass and fourth of the flint AMI
green glass, and stands first among the
II glass-producing states of the union.
The Russian meteorologist Prof.
Woetkof calls attention to the almost
uninterrupted sunshine that nreyails in
the Irkutsk region of Siberia. He
thinks it would be an ideal place for
consumptives and for raising plants
under glass.
discovery of coal has been made
near Sloggett bay, on the Island OF
TERRA del Fuego, by Commander
Nunez of the Argentine navy. He re-
ports extensive outcrops. indicating the
existence of thick seam. Analyses
and tests of the coal show it to be OF
much better quality than the Ignite
heretofore found in Argentina.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
Rice Cake,

Mix ten ounces Of ground rice. three
Of flour. and eight of pounded sugar.
Sift these ingredients into the beaten
yolks of eight eggs. and the whites OF
six. Add the finely shredded peel of
fresh lemon, and mix the whole over a
slow Are, stirring all the time. Turn
Immediately into shallow cake pan,
and bake in the oven for about 40 min
utes. If lemon flavor is liked. put some
fresh lemon juice into the cake mix
ture before it is put over the fire.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
The Pastor Was Late.

A Manayunk pastor, as an innove-
tion, announced from his pulpit rev
days before Christmas that there
would be special services Christmas
morning at six a. m. He solicited as
many as could make it convenient to
attend. The sexton opened the doors
at five o'clock and the faithful locked
into their accustomed seats long be-
fore the service was to commence. Al
six o'clock the organist played "Chrs'
tians Awake" and the congregation
joined in the singing with a will. The
pastor was prominent by his absence.
Hymn after hymn was shouted with
true Christian fervor, and still the
pastor failed to appear. For over an
hour the sisters and brothers waited
for the pastor, but to no avail. They
departed, and at 1880 o'clock the pas
tor rushed into the vacant church with
the apology: i've oversight myself"
--philadelrhia Record
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
Lighthouse in . Cemetery.

Throughout the world there are hun
dreds of lighthouses dotted along the
coast, but lighthouse in the midst Of
cemetery is a rare thing. Such a
one, however, has recently been ereect-
ed in the cemetery at INVERSION, Lam
cashire, England. A Miss Wilson had it
built in memory OF her father, who died
over a year ago. The structure. which
is % feet in height aud eight feet in
diameter, is constructed Of white Car
rs.a nsrtls.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
Orange Custard.

Boil half the rind Of an orange very
tender and beat it to pulp in mortar.
Add to it the juice of three oranges. q
tablespoon of brandy. three ounces OF
loaf sugar and the well-beaten yolks
of four eggs. Beat all together for ten
minutes, then slowly pour in one pint
of boiling cream. Stir regularly till
we'll mixed. then SET aside 10 cool. Serve
in glass cups, one for each guest.-Bos-
ION Globe.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
Relative Importance of Letters.

To these who have never con-idered
the subject it might appear that /, oh
letter is of equal Importance in the
formation of words, but the relative
proportions required in the English lam
guage are these: A, IS; b, 16; C, 80; d.,
A; e, 12O; +. 25; g. II; b. "a; ]. 80; j.4,
k. s; :. 40; m, 80; n, so; o. so; p. Il; q,
S; r, 62; S, 80; t, 90; u, "a; v. IL; w. 20;
x. 4; y, 20; z, Q. 1t is this knowledge
of how frequently one letter is used
compared with others that enables
crpytogram readers TO unr;-yel so mailJ
mysteries
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
Sausa9e Day,

The butchers of Berlin have Gu
rious way of informing their custom
ers of the days on which fresh sausages
Ire made by placing chair, covered
with large clean apron, at the side OF
the shop door.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
Chine.e Deteetives.

The Chinese detective force is sc
cret body, and the best organized in the
world. They have an eye upon every
man, woman or child, foreign C. ma
tive, in China, and, in addition. watc.
each other.
The Winslow mail., 1899-06-01
,a,.r Given Time for Nar

Soldiers in the italian army a. all
lowed two hours In the middle OF the
dav for a nap.-Chicago Chronicle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-01-26
syHowER sRorHHRs.
TIE BOOK TRUST.

We are 10 receipt OF a lot Of stun
composed OF clippings from the
oregonian and Telegram principally,
purportod TO be against the book
trust, and 10 favor OF tho DAILY bill.
It's our humble opinion that the
book trust paid the expense OF send
ing 10 out.
Our private opinion publicly ex-
pressed is that the book trust is be-
hind tho DAILY bill, and knowing that
public oplniou is against them are
masqueradlag as enemies Of the bill.
Look out, Mr. Legislator, or the
trust will got you yet, by coming up
on the blind side Peoples Press
lPop.l Albany.
What proof has the Press Tor Its In.
situations IIon. John DAILY was
formerly a school teacher. lie has
been a surveyor all his life. lie Ia an
educated man. lie Is editor OF
newspaper that advocates sound
money. tarir OF revenue. and yet he
ia Republican.
He ~ a gentleman OF convictions
ana his honor, integrity, earnestness
aud conscientious convictions on
public matters have never been called
In question. Yet here Is newspa-
per, pretending 10 speak for the peo-
pie, that throws out 10 lin readers the
most foul underhanded asperslon Of
character and inslnuatlon that can be
cast upon public man, When he is
nghtine a monster evil 10 our public
school system the above PopuIlst pa.
per asserts he Is lighting for the
trust.
Come, the proof, tho proof, or you
stand impagned, popullst bird be.
ioallng It's own nest, The Daly bin
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-01-26

The state could prlnt lts own text
books al about one.half .the prlc,
charged by the American Book Com.
pany trust, but as that corporation
has robbed the people so long aud ma,
become 40 powerful that 10 dictate,
Who shall be the educators In thl,
state u Ia not 10 be expected that tho
people will ever be able n Insist upou
taking the printing OF school book.
OUT OF the control of this grasplnp
octopus which never falls 10 have n,
representatives 10 evidence AZ .Salen,
when the legislature is in session. Il
Pendleton Republican,
No onc should blame the American
HOOK Go managers for getting a fat
monopoly out ot the state. II those IN
authority let them aud they
employ legitimate means 10 pro-
cure H. The state could print ele.
lnenta'y text books from the call.
Iornla plates Toe less than half
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-01-26
HOUSE WEDNESDAY EVENING,

HoUSE-wEDNEsDAY EVENING,
The committee on federal relation
reported fovorably upon S. B. 30,
The committee on elections reported
favorably upon s. b. ls9.
The committee on public lands re,
ported fayorably upon S. b. 10;
tamended).
The committee on fisheries reported
fayorably upon D. Il. lO7.
The committee on claims reported
favora6ly upon s. b. 80.
The committee on counties reported
favorably upon :. b. IS, S. b. I48.
The house held an evening session
fast Dight for the first time for the
consideration Of Incorporation bills.
A couple OF hours were devoted TO
that purpose and the following grlst
was ground through:
ii. b. ls5, Incorporating New As.
toTia; 2Sl, Wallowa; 3l3, Marshueld
sll, Bay City; 22O, warrenton; "a,
Nehalem; ITO, Tangent; 1850, Port OF
Tillamook.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-01-26
IL SENATOR ADAMS DOG BILL
CONSTITUTIONAL?

As declared by statute dog in
Oregon is neither a person nor o
thILg. His migratory habits make
him more properly "choses 10 action
His attachment 10 any alleged owner
Is merely a matter OF sentiment and
affection on the part Of the dog,
Therefore maay do not see how he
can be properly made n subject OF
taxation under the constitution.
Senator Adams bill to tax dogs Is
liable 10 some grave constitutional
objections which may not have oc-
Cured 10 the senator. Without a
''Just valuation for taxntlon" there
can be no taxation under the constl-
tuition OF Oregon, Art. ., section /.
Assessment and taxation are one act
Of the government Ia ITS sovereign
capacity Asltis very evident Sen
ator Adams does not place a Just aud
proper value upon dogs, hence does
not acquire Jurisdiction.
Senator Adams as a constitutional
lawyer will have 10 answer tho ques.
tion, how will we get Jurisdiction for
purposes OF taxation on a dog OF un-
certain ownership and whose residence
ls not dxedg
These are legal matters Of vast im-
poTtance, 10 the dog, because their
residence Is as uncertain as their
tenure OF existence. They are tenants
Ia common or by freehold as the case ,
may be and as tenants might come
under senator Adams Jurisdiction, II |
his bill were 10 the nature OF police
regulation or license measure. But
unless he makes provision for yalua.
tlon he loses all power 10 tax unless
he amends tho contribution.
As the bill has gone back TO the
committee Tor further consideration
u would be perfectly proper before
uaally being placed on It's passage,
that the question OF the constitution.
lllty OF dog law be considered by the
judiciary committee, aud II Is 10 be
hoped Senators Fulton aud Mlchen
'ill give the senate their opinion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-01-26
Why PAY Rem, }

Yes. ~hy eRt a plano aud thno
away 40 or go year for the use 81
one when you eau step 10 10 wan.
e'eafAnce sale aud sel one Of the many
noe Vhlekerlne, kimbau. A. n. Chase.
Mhl'ney, saith 4 Rarues. aud other
pianos now offered for sale on easy
terms o. lpayment AZ virtually half
pflee' 10 you kno~ that seu can buy
. nne toned, very reliable. brand
ne~ upslght plano Tor siSa, thar Won
would not expect 10 eet at any other
'lme Tor less ItLan tao and bosldss
you cao make youF own terms naying
,o' " Vone 10 and talk "a over q
lay' Geo q wan, piano aUd musie
'ealsf No, xii Commercial street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-01-26

Nature makes the cures
after all.
Now and then she gets
into a tight place and needs
helping out.
Things get started in the
wrong direction.
Something is needed to
check disease and start the
system in the right direction
toward health.
SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod
liver Oil with hyPophoS-
phites can do just this.
1t strengthens the nerves,
feeds famiShed tissues, and
makes rich blood.
soe and si.oo all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York