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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
CHAPTER xxx.

We felt very much the want OF fire.
arms. The air seemed alive with birds
the woods with game of several
kinds; and now an old musket with a
few charges Of powder would have
proved more useful to us than the
treasure of the Bank Of England.
Hlslop recovered strength rapidly,
and his convalescence inspired our lit
tie band of castaways with new conf
dence and vlgor, as they had implicit
reliance in his superior knowledge and
intelligence
We were never idle; for, unarmed
as we were, the task OF procuring food
for our general store was by no means
sinecure to those who undertook 1t.
Tom Lambourne and John Burnet,
the cook, first brought us a valuable
contribution In the shape OF a great
seallon, which was furnished with a
rough and shaggy name, that added
greatly to Its terrible aspect, for 1t was
an unwieldly brute, as large as a
small-sized COW.
They had fallen in with It when 1t
lay basking on the beach. Burnet
courageously attacked 1t with one Of
the stretchers of the longboat, and
dealt 1t a severe stroke on the head.
The animal uttered a hoarse grunt
and turned upon him open-mouthed,
when he thrust the staff down It's
throat and held II there till Lam
bourne hewed off the head with his
Ratchet.
One or two others were afterward
dispatched in the same way; but we
had to lie long in walt and could not
catch them only by cutting off their
retreat to the water.
Their hearts and tongues were con-
sidered the best food by the sailors,
who broiled them over fire which
we klndled by striking two stones to-
gether, and letting the sparks fall upon
heap Of dry leaves; and to the dis
covery of these impromptu flints we
were indebted to Ned Carlton.
As for salt, l found plenty Of It,
baked in the crevices Of the rocks up
on the beach, where the spray had
been dried by the hot sunshine.
Ito be contlnued.)
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and for n time such cups were the only
drinking vessels we had while on the
island OF Alphonso.
At last We gained the summit OF the
mountain, and with mingled satisfac-
ton and anxiety In our heal IS, swept
the horizon with eager eyes.
Not sail was In sight
Far as our eyeslght could reach
around us In q mighty circle, rolled
the waters of tho Southern Atlantic,
almost tepld with heat, and pale and
white, they seemed to palpltate under
the rays OF the unclouded sun.
At our feet lay the whole isle OF
Alphonso and It's two rock APPENDICES,
with the enclrcling sea boiling In the
narrow chasms between them with q
fury which was the result of contrary
currents, and which formed a singular
contrast TO Its calmness elsewhere.
After brief rest We prepared to set
up the signal-post,
Tom took OFF his shirt, and drawing
from his pocket piece Of spunyarn,
which a seaman Is seldom without, he
dashed his undergarment to the end
Of the studding-sail boom, and by the
aid Of the Ratchet and our hands, we
scraped hole sufficiently deep In
which to erect the SPAR and then jam
med It hard and fast with stones, As
the shirt was blown out flag fashion
upon the wind, we hoped 1t would
prove sufficient indication to a YES
sci approaching from any quarter that
there were people on the island In
want Of succor.
For some hours we fingered on the
mountain-top, in the fond hope OF see
Ing SAIL and then returned slowly
downward to the beach, where our
shipmates awaited us at the wigwam
which now formed our home, and
which we jocularly designated the cap.
ital city Of Alphonso,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
! DICK RODNEY;
s Or The Adventures of
An Eton Boy.
) ny JAMES GRANT
EEsESEESSd
ny JAMES GRANT.

Ing with wonderful brilliance at the
verge Of the watery horizon,
The novelty Of our situation kept me
long awake, and with my head pillow
ed on bundle OF dry seaweed, with
the sail Of the long boat spread over
us as an impromptu tent and for pro-
lection from the dew, lay In medita-
ton and full Of melancholy thoughts
ere sleep came upon me, and with II
confused dreams of the burning ship,
OF my secluded home, and Of
the schoolboy spot
We long remember, though there long
forgot"
Again / was at Eton Again saw
che smooth green playing-nelds alive
with ardent schoolboys In the merry
summer sunshine, and again l heard
the clamor OF their young voices and
the balls rafting on bat and wlckets;
again heard the pleasant green leaves
rustic In the old woods of the Tudor
times; or again | was In the shady
quadrangles where the monotonous
hum OF many classes porting over their
studies stole through the mullioned
windows on the ambient air; and in
my dreaming ear that "drowsy hum"
seemed strangely to mlngle with the
chatting of the surge upon 9TH unnum-
bered pebbles" of the lonely shore
close by,
At last, overcome by WEAKNESS, by
lassitude and toll, ! slept soundly,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11

Lady Curzon, the wife Of the Vice
roy Of india, Is receiving many COM
pliments from the natives with respect
TO the beauty of her face and figure.
One Journal, after calling her exceed
ingN lovely and comparing her with
the goddess Saraswati, says that Aer
voice is as sweet as that. OF the cuckoo,
and her back az graceful as the neck
OF swan. Lady Curzon was Informed
by her interpreter that other portions
Of her anatomy had come in for APP
proval, She did not care to pursue
the theme.
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trouble Ahead.

VI will now give you some co'd
acts" shouted the campaign orator,
Iumbling among the newspaper clip
pings and memoranda that lay 90 the
stand before him and finding some
trouble in laying his hands on the de-
sired documents; some cold facts" be
went on, somewhat flustered, with
which you can roast the life out Of the
fimsy arguments that will dribble
through the-through TIE faucets OF
the hireling press that opposes the
election Of our candidates. Ah, here
they are! Llsteni"-Chlcago Tribune
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
EnglIsh as sho Ia Taught.

English as she is taught in the
Philippines must be a great and ter-
rible thing Witness the following
advertisement copied verbatim from
the columns Of a Philippine newspa-
per; "Nota Bene-Gentlemen who are
anxious to learn the English language
properly. Please apply to the follow
Ing address, who is perpared to devote
few hours day In giving necessary
lessons. Arrangements regarding time
to be selected, etc., can be decided per-
sonally, suitable to both parties. Terms
moderate. Tutor, No. 80 Dulambayap.
Nanila.U
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
To Paint California Flowopa.

New York Tribune: Paul de Long
pre-, the well known flower painter,
after spending seven years in New
York, is transporting both his studio
and his entire establishment from West
End avenue to Los Angeles, where he
proposes to spend the next three years,
devoting himself to the portrayal OF
the beautiful and relatively unknown
fora of the Pacific coast He expects
to start next week.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
Gilman Powerful Sword.

There is a dreadful sword In China.
u gives to the holder power to cut Off
the head Of any one he wishes without
punishment All people flee from this
sword as stomach Ills fee before tho
approach Of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ler'a This famous remedy cures aW
Iorms Of stomach troubles.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. II
is the one perfect strengthening laya-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per.
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make 1t the ideal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing Aga
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUH
90. only. In order to get It's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, pleasd
remember the full name Of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
= SAN FRANcTsco, GAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK n. X.
For sale by all Drugs1stc.-Price 5cc. Der bottle
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
PoaaIbIY.

IF that isn't just like woman!
Here two fellows fought over girl.
and she married the loser" "Perhapa
that was condition Of the fight"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
Arc You Uslns Aliens Foot.EassY

It is the only cure for Swollen,
Smartlng, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunlons. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Base, O powder to DO shaken into
the shoes. AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen 8. 0lmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11

Moles and poor physicians are easily
trnced by the holes they leave In the
ground.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11

Most men prefer to have their pet
theories tested by some one else,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11

Every man has some old thing to
iell, and grumbles because he can't
get anything for 1t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
HELD WITH JEwELED NAILS.
A Woman's Ingenious Way Of Pre-
venting People from StcnI-
ing Bric-n-brac.

A prominent jewcler in Washington
was rather surprised the other day
when one of his best customers gave
him an order to make half Il dozen gold
nails and place jewel in the head of
) each. Besides giving this unique order,
says the Cincinnati Times Star, the lady
requested him to get her about a dozen
very small and finely made gold chains
She wanted them SO delicate and tiny
rs to be almost invisible. Naturally, The
jeweler was anxious to know the use
thcs' "ticles were to be put to, espe-
cialf - jcwelcd nails, and knowing
his omcr well enough he vcntureu
TO Inquire for what they were to be
used. The lady did not hesitate in the
least in explaining and seemed rather
glad to do SO. ''You see, have !: num-
Der of very valuable objects of art
which, although they are very cxpcn-
sive. are very small and easily handled.
AS the Wife Of an official Of the govern
ment, am obliged to open NV house
during the season to the constituents of
my husband and the curiosity scekin.
public in general. On my reception
days, therefore, my house is crowded
with all sorts Of people, and last Win
ter l suffered the loss Of several Of ny
most valuable treasures. I have long
been trying to devise some plan bv
winch | can keep my objects dart out
SIDE of my cabinets, and yet not have
them stolen, for that is the only word
l can use in regard to the loss of my
treasures. have concluded that must
either nail down some of the bric-a -brac
or chain it securely to the table, and
hence [ am going to try this remedy.
lhat is why want these nails and
chains"
The predicament of this lady is not an
unusual one for wives Of senator's and
government officials, and, strange as II
may seem. it is not the general public
whom they dread SO much as some az
The well-known people.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
TRAVEL ON THE LAKES,
In Summer the Steamers Arc Kent
Very Busy by the Tour
list Travel.

The travel on Lake Michigan by boat
is immense, far beyond any popular cs-
>amate. The along-shore routes from
here to Racine, Milwaukee. lake ports
further north as far as Green Bay, and
the routes across the lake to Michigan
points are crowded throughout the sum
mer months and in the early fall, saws
the Chicago Chronicle. Great numbers
also embark at Chicago for Lake SUI
perlor. All the craft on the lines 10
Mackinaw, Marquette, Ashland and
Duluth are loaded with tourists. A few
years ago the lakes were almost desert
ed by travellers. Within a wear or two
the attractions Of lake travel have been
widely appreciated by the public, and
a trip on the floating palaces,' SO to
speak, of the lake navigation companies
with q sojourn at resorts or in camp at
favorable points, is understood to he
the best outing that a fellow-citizen
or moderate means can find within his
reach. A trip up and down the great
lakes serves ahe same purpose as u trip
across the Continent by rail to create q
vivid conception of the greatness of this
country. The length of the lakes is
some 1,5oo miles, and to produce an APP
probation Of their remarkable diversi-
ty they should be seen from both dircc-
tons, making q voyage as long us that
across the Atlantic. An American VINO
has not travelled on the lakes from Ruff
falo TO Chicago and to Duluth and back
again is not fitted for b,rcign travel;
he has no images of his own country to
compare with the images Of other coun-
tries which may be formed in the mind
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
Peripatetic Lnundr,ex.

"A woman travelling through noun
famous part of Germany recently came
upon small party OF young women
pedestrians, who had just started out
on days journey, each Of whom car
ried long alpenstock, with long, black
streamers flying from the eplifted end.
The floating pcnnons indicated mourn
ing or woe Of some kind, but he Joyous
demeanor Of the sightsecrs did not car
~ out the Impression. On coming near
er the observer noticed that tile stream
ers were black stockings. Every even
ing the walkers, arriving at stopping
place for the night, did a small amount
OF laundry work, and as the stockings
never seemed to get perfectly dry, each
morning saw the damsels starting out
with black stockings floating on the
breezes. OF course they were American
srirlS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
Splendid in Decline.

Congratulations to the queen regent
of Spain, who has just celebrated her
birthday. Her majesty has borne fully
her share of the sings and arrows of
outrageous fortune, and it must be Il
relief to her to know that her country
is once more at peace with all the world.
Spain is, of course, but shadow of her
former self, but the gallant little lady
who occupies the position Of queen
regent is q worthy fgurchcal Of an an
Gent race. She is brave woman, and
1uil OF character, and had her lines
fallen in pleasanter places would have
adorned any situation she was called
on TO fill. Her majesty has now com
Paratively few pleasures, and occupies
herself largely with affairs Of state.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
NOTICES SLIGHTLY MIXED.
"a YounE Chicago Married Couples
Walls Are Adorned with Lit
erary Patchwork.

A young married couple who recently
went to housekeeping on ely bourn ave-
niue had just enough money to buy the
necessary furniture. They had not
sufficient cash to invest in notices and
pictures. The young wife is handy
with brush, but has considerable yet
ito learn in books. She made an effort
ito supply the deficiency III notices for
the wall by working at odd times on
plain cardboard with water colors.
Here arc some Of the notices that now
iadorn the Clybourn avenue home:
"a Stitch in Time Is the Noblest
Work Of Cod"
v '1yhat Is Home Without Fool and
His Money!"
7 People Who Live in Glass Houses
Flock Together"
Birds Of Feather Gather No Moss"
"He Who Fights and Runs Away Gets
1.-THE Worm"
IF in Union There Is Strength Then
,,'Tis Folly to BE Wise"
Representation Is But Skin Deep"
!. 'The Sword Amt in 1t with the PEN"
\ "How Sharper Than a Serpcnt's Child
IT Is to Have Than]fless Tooth"
Early to Bed and Early to Rise Is as
Bad as a Fire"
"He That Goes Borrowing Makes a
Man Healthy, Wealthy and Wise"
Great Oaks Should Keep Near
Shore
Economy Never Did Run Smooth"
"Use the Rod and Save the JAM
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14

Two new f1ve-room dwellings on tn
each. $500 cash and $40 per month.
One corner lot on Lafayette avenue.
Two lots on Forty-ninth street, $3.50
monthly.
$l,710. Terms easy.
One lot on Twenty-eighth street near
One six-room dwelling on Forty thir
fayette avenues Price, 81, 800, 5000 cash
One nine-room house with bath SC.
ington and Lafayette avenues Price,
One store and dwelling on Chestnut
Price, $1,s00. This pays 10 per cent. in
Small restaurant on Washington ave
We have bargains in every section Of
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
It's 8 Bear Possibility

row that the shooting season is here
that You will be going cunning, for
something to cheer the inner man on
a cool evening, or to make merry with
your friends at the festive board.
When you want something choice. vel
vety. smooth and rich in flavor try our
Whlskey: You will hunt {, long time be-
fore finding anything so pure and nal
atable. Our Whiskey is away up in
UJl31itv -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
A Porto Rico RnttnI,ou

The experiment of enlisting recruits
in Porto Rico for the United States
army has proved successful, and the
Porto Rcan battalion Of volunteers has
been fully organized. The American
officers who have recruited the battalion
report that the men are obedicnt and
willing to learn, and that they take
great pride in being soldiers of the
United States army.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
NELLO, THERE!
FOR REAL ESTATE.

[irty-frst street in East End for $3.50
Good business stand, only $4,000
each; S120 cash on each, balance
Lafayette and Washington avenues.
Jefferson avenue, $500 cash.
q street between Washington and Lea
and balance easy.
on Forty-third street between Wash-
$4,000; terms easy.
avenue renting for s25 per month.
terest on Investment.
nue. doing fine business, $3.50 cash.
the city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
Stone LifeTsents,

a lifeboat made Of pumicc stone has
been tested. It continued 10 float with
load even when full Of water,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-28
LadySmith Is Safe.

London, Dec. 2S.-The latest independ-
ent news fom I4adysmith says: The field
fOrtifications would now withstand any
organized attack the enemy is likely to
deliver. There are sufficient food stuffs
for two months. The question of forage
might be troublesome, but since the
rains there has been some grazing within
the lines. There is no horse sickness.
The casualties caused by our shell fire
are increasing and the Beers are re-
ported to be becoming nervous. They
fear night sorties and constantly open
a. heavy fusilade on an imaginary attack
The German officials have promptly
stopped the Beers from recruiting in
Damaraland. Neither men nor horses
are permitted to cross the border.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-28
SECRET AGREEMENT.
WAR OFFICE ALLOWS LITTLE
NEWS TO LEAK OUT.

| New York. Dec. 2S.--A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: The an
nouncement of the Berlin Lokal 4Anzeiger
that under the secret stipula tons OF the
| treaty Geremany will take Portugals S
Asiatic colony and the territory north Of
! the Zamb2si and England Delagoa bay,
is the most startling news of the day
The authority is not official and the
| statement of concerted action by the two
IpOWerS against French and Russian oc-
cupation must be accepted with reserve
until the foreign office confirms it. The
alleged payment of 25000,000 marks for
Germany's share in this territorial trade
also seems doubtful. Some disclosure OF
this kind has been expected in diploma tic
circles for several weeks since the neces-
sity for cutting off the supplies of arms
and ammunition for the Transvaal has
become apparent with the prolongati ton Of
the war.
While the Russian press forecasts tho
occupation of Herat as the first conse.
quence of the Occupat ton of Delagoa bay
the French journals are curious to know
what the Washington government will do
regarding the seizure of American ves-
sells by the British navy. Whatever that
action may be. reports that Mr. Choate
has interviewed in the matter are prema.
ture and unfOunded. The British prize
courts will without doubt be allowed to do
their work precisely as the American
prize courts operated during the war
with Spain, the questions of contraban nd
of war and neutral rights will be argued
in due course. Russian and French ru-
mors that all neutral powers will inter-
vene If England takes effective measures
for closing the back door against the en-
trance of cOntraband of war into the
Transvaal are colored by the general be-
lief that there is a secret agreement with
+, Germany relating to any emergency
which may arise on the east coast
The war Office has repeated the experi-
ment Of supplying the country with a
brief summary of news from The Seat cs
war apart from the casualty lists Wil,,a
] the situation is reported 20 be nchang-d.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-28
Not Generally Believed.

London, Dec. $50 many alleged dis
closures OF the secret Delagoa bay agree
ments have recently been submitted to
the British foreign office that the officials
have made it rule neither to deny nor
affirm them, and when questioned re-
ga'alng the statements of the Lokal An
zelsef the officials adhered to thiY-rule
but representative of the Associated
Press gathered that the alleged dis
closures were quite inaccurate. A dis
patch to the Times from Berlin COM
ments on the Lokal Anzeiger treaty
statements as follows:
when it is remembered that two of
Portugais Asiatic possessions--Goa and
Damao-form enclaves of the province of
bombay, the statements of the Lokal
Anzeiger border on the fantastic"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-28
Is Denied In France.

Paris, Dec. 2S.-'rhe publication by the
Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin of the secret
treaty between Germany, Portugal and
Great Britain providing for the partition
of Portuguese colonies, meets With no
credence in official circles here. A for
egn office official said to representa-
tive of the Associated Press that their
advices from Portugal and Germany left
no doubt that the publication was largely
an invention. They could not believe
Portugal would sign treaty "stripping
herself of her colonies and so far reach
ing and harmful to Portugal
Notwithstanding the denial of the
French foreign office. it is believed in
other quarters that an agreement be-
tween Great Britain and Germany may
exist outside of the understanding ar
rived at between them this year as the
outcome of negotiations to build a tele-
graph line connecting Capetoun with
Cairo,