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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
entleness of War.

War is savage in its very nature, and
one looks for war among savages to be
peculiarly barbarous. That such is not
always the case among the people OF
Samoa is attested by letter sent from
Samoa by an American gentleman VINO
recently visited Apia, and who gives a
description of Mataafa's army in camp
after a battle between the rival claim
ants to the throne.
We went all about among the huts
where the savages were resting after
the battle and making preparations for
the next fight. 1t was a very peaceful
sceAA for their arms were all concealed
under the mats where the men sat, and
MANY of the soldiers were accompanied
by their wives and children. They
were amusing themselves by smoking
and beating tom-toms.
The Samoans are a most amiable
race of savages, and white people are
always perfectly safe among them.
Everywhere we we're greeted with
smiles and friendly mods and the salu-
tation, "Talofa," which means, Love
to you," from men, women and chill
dren.
One instance of their friendly feeling
occurred during the big battle. A
white man. who lived in the street
where they were fighting, saw that two
of his horses had strayed out between
the hostile lines. He did not want to
lose them, and he did not want to ven
ture out in the line of fire. So he stuck
a white flag out of his window. Upon
seeing 1t, both chiefs ordered their
men to stop firing, and hostilities were
suspended while the white man went
out and drove his horses to a place OF
shelter. Then the combatants went at
It again.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
"Noblesse Oblige."

1t Is not every host who has the art
to prevent an awkward guest from feel
ing i'll at ease. The London papers
tell story of one such host.
Not long ago the officers of the TWEEN
ty-flrst Lancers, corps which has
rendered itself famous by a gallant
charge at the battle of Omdurman, gave
on-commissioned officer who had
distinguished himself at the charge
mark of honor by inviting him one
evening to seat at their table. He
had been decorated with the Victoria
Cross, and this distinction was well
won.
The young man came. Colonel Sir
Robert White presided at the dinner.
The non-commissioned officer was
somewhat i'll at ease, being unaccrs-
toned to the dinner customs of polite
society. He did very we'll until the
finger bowls were brought around;
then, imagining that the bowl which
was handed to him contained some new
kind of drink, he lifted it and drank
out of it.
This presented serious emergency
to his host, for if the other guests pro-
ceeded to make the proper use OF their
bowls, the non-commissioned officer
would discover his mistake, and be
Inundated The colonel was not will
ing that the pleasure of his brave guest
should be marred by any such humilia-
ton. He therefore rose, and was imi-
tated in this by the other officers.
Then he took up his finger-bowl; the
rest did the same
Gentlemen" he said, " ask you to
drink with me the health Of our brave
guest who now wears the Victoria
Crosse
Then he drank every drop of the
tepid water in his finger-bowl, as did
all the other officers.
The story is a good one, but one
wonders what the non-commissioned
officer will think when, as is likely to
be the case some time If his advance
ment continues, he learns the proper
function of flngerbowl.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
Official Thievlng.

One obstacle with which the United
States has had constantly to contend
In the Philippines is the suspicion OF
American motives by the natives. This
is primarily a racial characteristic OF
the Malay stock, from which the ma
tives are descended, but an incident re-
ported by Mr.. ]. F. Bass, correspondent
of Harper's Weekly, Is deeply sugges-
tive.
When the city of Manila fell into our
hands, one Captain Moffat, a plain
American citizen, who had managed
newspaper somewhere out West"
was made superintendent Of prisons.
Three Spaniards were administering
the affairs of the institutions when
Captain Moffat assumed control, and
they gladly consented to remain tenn
porarily in charge.
Captain Moffat, however, was keen
observer, and quiet investigation
which he instituted soon disclosed the
fact that one-half the sum allowed by
law for the maintenance Of each pris-
oner was regularly diverted to the
pockets of the three Spaniards. The
prisoners were suffering from the nee
essities of life, but their keepers were
waxing fat. AS soon as the evidence
was complete, Captain Moffat placed
the three men under arrest.
What is the charger" asked the
Spaniards.
When told, they greeted it with
laughter. Why" they exclaimed
that is nothing but our beneficio!'
I'VE call it robbio," said Captain
Moffat, as he committed them for trial
The significant thing about the In
cident is the laugh with which the
Spaniards greeted the charge Of en-
bezzlement. To them, evidently, their
actions represented only what any man
with their opportunities would have
done. 1t is not surprising that sus-
picion should be the normal attitude OF
a people whose knowledge of political
morals is drawn from the conduct OF
Spanish officials. The value of the les
son will be lost If the United States
acts upon the assumption that the only
question to be considered in connection
with the Filipinos is between Spanish
and American civilization. There are
doubtless incorruptible Spaniards.
SPANS mistake has been in not putting
them in authority in her colonies.
There are plenty Of corrupt Americans.
Our safety will depend upon our sue
cess in keeping them at home and out
of office.
Authority in the Philippines should
be matter in which individual 1nteg-
rity and competence alone are consid-
cred, and not personal ambition or
political preferment.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
Thrnshing a King.

During the Ashanti campaign there
was a grotesque exhibition Of a native
policeman's Indifference to the "divin-
ity" that doth hedge king" GEN
eral Colley, then the major command
ing the transport column, writing to
his sister, describes how one monarch
had his foolishness driven out of him
by "the rod of correction" He says
am afraid ones idea of the majesty
that doth enshroud king" is not ex.
allied in this country. At one station
on my way down l heard row in camp
during the night, and the next morn
ing sent to inquire what it was. A ma
tive police corporal of mine, a first-rate
fellow, came up and saluted.
Heard row in Mankassin camp last
night, sir Found king making great
noise, gambling with his subjects.
Very bad form, sir. Gave king great
thrashing, sir"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

coLElry, taken very soon after his nrst'
nomination for the presidency. A cor
respondent Of the New York Sun gives
the incident in Mr.. Medill's words:
knew him SO we'll that we called
each other Abe and Joe. He came to
see me in the Tribune Office soon after
his nomination. said to him, after we
had talked of more important matters:
ABE, there are not many people In
the country who know how you look.
You must have your picture taken.
Why not do 1t now? I'll go with YOU"
Snapshots were unknown then, and
so were newspaper artists, as they are
called. Lincoln went to his hotel to
fix up, and | called for him at the ap-
pointed time. l think he saw that
was surprised.
"How do look?" he asked. His Goa,
was buttoned from top to bottom, but
1t was his hair which made him looH
strange. He had evidently wet it, and
it was brushed to the skin and across
his temples as smoothly as If it had
been ironed.
1T will never do" said, as soon as
l could recover breath. ABE, you
never could be elected president II the
country thought you wore your hair
that way"
He looked at me as If he were dazed,
He had plastered his hair down in thai
way honestly and innocently. He
looked in the mirror, and then that
peculiar expression of humor dawned
in his face. He took both hands and
showed them through his hair until II
looked like brush heap after hurri-
cane. Then he turned toward me, and
l told him that was more like him.
We proceeded to the photographers,
where Lincoln ran his long fingers
through his hair again. From the pic
ture then taken all copies for campaign
purposes were made, and whatever
caricatures and cartoons were made OF
him during the campaign were sugges'
ted by that picture.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
The Awakening.

But yesterday l passed along this way,
And naught of life or beauty could dis
Germ
In all the valley lone. Strange wintry
shadows lay
Across the brooks brown rim, and on
the withered fern
That dropped beside 1t was the cold
white CLEAN
OF Aprils frozen rain.
But yesterday! And 10! as In a dream
To-day walk the self-same path again,
Silent and dark no more, for fount and
loosened stream
Flash in and out among the springing
weeds,
Making low laughter in the tufted reeds
And elders straight and tall
While clear and sweet across the tan
gled brakes
l hear (what tender memories 1t wakesD
A bluebirds piping call.
Adelaide ID. Rollston in Golfers Week
ly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
Its Slow Progress.

They tell of an absent-minded pro-
fessor in a college town who is so
wrapped up in his studies as to pay
little attention to what is going on
about him.
Meeting a friend one day on the
street, he said to him:
This deplorable war with Spain is
dragging along interminably, is 1t
not?"
WAR with Spain!" replied the
other. why, professor, you surely
know it ended months ago?"
as it possible? l had not heard
OF It,"
Where in the world did you get the
impression that the war was still in
progress?"
From the magazines" rejoined the
professor, relapsing into his customary
observation-disclosures.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
Run for a Mate.

In Lapland If man wishes to marry
he has to run a race with the girl he
wants. The girl is given start OF
one-third the whole distance, and can
easily win If she chooses to do so. IT,,
however, the marriage is not dlstaste-
full to her, she allows the man to catch
her up and win, he thereupon claim
ing her as his bride.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
A Quail q Day.

Wichita (Kan.) Spec. New YORK
Press: A baby panther owned by a
gentleman of this city has completed
the task Of devouring q quail per day
for 30 consecutive days The little anil
NAL which is somewhat Of pet, did
not seem to object in the least to the
diet apportioned her daily. but to-
ward the last did not go at her task
with the zest which she displayed In
the beginning. Considerable money
was wagered on the possibility Of the
little animal performing the feat
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get in the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
Users are reliable, and send what they
advertise.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

The bath in summer is not only luxury, but
a necessity for health and beauty. To take II
properly fill tub with luke warm water, use
ivory soap, rub the flesh until it CLOVIS, rinse In
cool water, and dry on a soft towel. daily
bath thus taken will keep the system In GOOD
condition during the warm weather
ELIZA r. PARKER.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

use Faultless Starch" No sticking, Bills
tering or breaking. 1t leaves beautiful
finish and does not injure the most delicate
fabrics All grocers sell It, lOc package
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

WePay G15n Week and Expenses
to men with rigs to introduce our Poultry Compound
Address with stamp Javelle Mfg. Co., Parsons, Kan
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
when Lincoln Sat for His Picture.

The death of Joseph Medill, late ed
itor of the Chicago Tribune, recalls the
story Of a picture of Lincoln the one
by which he became known to tbs
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

Keep a marble in the kettle to take
up the fur"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
Lie to IL Lazy LiYerl

White of egg beaten up in coffee
acts as cream.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR
THE VETERANS.

OmciaI rhieving Among the Spanish In
the Philippines-what Our Onicers
Have to Contend With-How Capt.
Moffatt Coined New Word.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
Tho Summer Bath for Health.

After eating onions MUNICH sprig
of parsley dipped in vinegar.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

Take light meal only before set
ting out on bicycle trip.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

Hawaii has 1856 Mormons, Of whom
Z 1858 are natives Of the iHlands.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

A bedroom crowded with furniture
Is very unhealthy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

Lazy leaden llvers cause ninetenths Of all deaths.
Give your liver life with Cascarets Candy Cathartiq
and save your lIfe All druggists lOc 25c, 5Oc'
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

To reduce double chin constantly
tap ii with the finger.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23
tinware.

Use old newspapers to brighten up
tinware.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-23

rs an. :sa., r assi ThOmpsOn's Eye Water
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
MERIT NOT
IN DOUBT,
Wonderful Results Obtained
Here In Ohio.
Another Citizen Who Adds His
Testimony to What Has
Been Said.

The people of this state do not hes
itate to add their testimony to that
of other citizens who have. used
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids for lame back
and all all ailments arising from dis
ordered kidneys. Kid-ne-oids will
cure dizziness, sleeplessness, ner-
vousness and all kindred ailments.
Here is what Mrs. Ora Markwith
los n. Detroit ST., Bellefountaine,
Ohio, says: about four years | be-
gan to fail in health. L suffered with
kidney and liver trouble, also back
ache, rheumatism, nervousness and
bad spells of dizziness. / was treat
ed by different doctors, but gave me
no relief. Hearing about Morrow's S
Kid-ne-oids and Liverlax being so
highly recommended l decided to
try them. L began to improve at
once. | shall continue to take Nor
rows Kid-ne-oids ard LiverlaX until
| am satisfied of q complete cure
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills
but Yellow Tablets, and sell at fifty
cents a box. Morrow's Liver-laX
are small red granules and sell at
25c a box. Both remedies can be
bought at all drug stores and at
John Lamparter & Co.'S drug store
Mailed on receipt of price. Manu-
factured by John Morrow d Co.
Chemists, Springfield, Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
KrJEer's Hun,Gr.

Half dozen back country Beers had
come to Pretoria to see the wonders OF
the capital. With characteristic famil-
iarity they paid President Kruger a
visit at the early coffee drinking hour,
and later on during the day he showed
them over the government buildings.
In one of the rooms an electric lamp
was burning. and as they were passing
out the president, with his hand on
the switch or button, asked them to
blow out the light from where they
stood. One after the other drew a
deep breath, blew out his cheeks and
sent forth tremendous puff, but all In
vain. the light burning steadily as be-
fore.
Then the president bade them lock
and. blowing out his cheeks, he slyly
turned the switch. blew, and out went
the light. The Beers We're amazed, and
as they left the buildings one of them,
who had been more observant than the
rest, remarked
1.-The president must have wonder
fully strong breath, for, did you notice
the light was entirely inclosed in a
glassl''
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
TELL ABOUT 1T.
An Akron Citizen is Pleased TO Do it for the
Benefit of Others.

An Akron Citizen is Pleased to Do it for the
Benefit Of Others.
When you know good thing, tell
it.
It will not lesson its goodness.
But it will do good to others.
There's more misery just like it.
There are lots OF lame backs in Ak
ron.
It's a busy place and backs are
used.
There's urinary trouble to a large
extent.
Colds affect the kidneys.
The kidneys are the cause, not the
colds.
Keep them in shape, and life is
life.
Doan's Kidney Pills do perfect
work.
Are for kidneys only.
Akron people testify to their
merit.
Here's a case of it:
Mrs. w. Greenert, of BOG Washing
ton ST., says: 81 read about Doan's
Kidney Pills and being in need of
such a remedy l procured them at
l1dlll pal t6I N w. . vi uo eooiC Sth
consciously say that they cured me
of pains in my back and annoyance
from inactive kidneys from which /
had suffered for long time. | had
also more or less headache and the
kidney secretions were not as they
should be. When stopping, sharp,
acute twinges passed through my
loins, the least eXertion wearied Inc
and / had no ambition, but felt more
tired in the mornings than the night
before. Since using Doan's Kidney
Pills L have been quite free from
these troubles and give all the credit
to that valuable and reliable rem
edy."
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers. Price 30 cents. Mailed by
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, n Y
Sole agents for the us. Remember
the name Doan's and take no other.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
LOCAL MARKETS.
WHEAT 10 CENTS.
Retail Prices.

Oct. 81, 8 p. m.-Butter, creamery
soc, country 25c, lard 10c; eggs csc;
chickens. 15c per lb. dressed,
spring chicken, l5c lb.
Corn, ear 25c per bushel,
sheiled 4Sc; oats 3Oc; hay 60 to 70c
hundred; straw Soc a hundred.
Lettuce II to 15c per pound. Head
lettuce 15c.
Radishes, two punches for DC.
Celery 10c bunch.
Tomatoes, home grown 20c 2 qt.
measure.
Potatoes, Coo bu.
Home grown cabbage, D TO 12c head
Wholesale Prices.
Wheat zoe; oats 26c; corn,
ear, 20c; corn, sheiled. &c. nay,
sl1 to $11;ry Soc.
Butter, creamery, 2519c; country
10 to 20c; lard, to 61sc; eggs, Ice:
chickens, live Z to Sc, dressed lie.
Navy beans, $50; nlarrowfat
beans s2.40.
Potatoes 80 to 4Oc.
Cured hides, No. l, 914 No. 2, SIC,
green No. 1, TIC, No. 2 exc, cured
calf skins, No. l, 10Ee, No. 2, exc;
green, No. /, Sc; No. 2, &c; taliow,
No. 1, 4c; sheep pelts, 40 TO 6oc; lamb
skins 45c,
Pork, dressed, 51a to live AZ to &c;
beef, dressed, &c to SIC, live
SIC; mutton, live. 41ac to Sc;
dressed, S1sc to Sc: spring lamb,
1Oc; pork, loins, 10c; veal, live
8 to SIC, dressed, 8 to l0c.
Sugar-cured ham, 10c to 1l14c;
shoulder, 634 to &c; California ham,
6sl to &c; bacon, s to &c; dried beef,
I6 to 1Sc; lard, simon pure, 4
in tub; TIC in tierces; country
kettle Go; pure lard. &c.
Lumber.
Hemlock bill stuff SIS per m
Norway bill stuff s2S per NJ
Yellow pine siding No. SGT per M
Yellow pine flooring No. common
$23 per m
yellow pine ceiling No. s27 per m
White pine lath No. l, $500 per m
White pine lath No. 2 $3.50 per loco
Clear red cedar shingles $3.50 per
1000.
Clear hemlook shingles s2.75 per
1000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

HARBOR OF WEl-HAl-WEl
witnessed six battles and was present
at the surrender of the Chinese fleet.
At Wei-Hai- Wei Mr.. Smith happened to
be in the company of some newspaper
men, and they started ont for the wa
ter front with the intention of reaching
a certain point of land where good
view of the ships could be secured.
There were 10000 japanese soldiers
surrounding the city. Mr.. Smith and
his friends as they walked along the
shore were soon discovered by Chinese
gunboat She came up and surveyed
the little party of newspaper men and
concluded to fire. The ball struck some
mules near by, and they started to run.
Mr.. Smith and his fellow journalists
continued on their walk. The ounboat
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Dollar HoudSilakey.

Major Blanche Cox addressed a
crowd at the Salvation Army barracks.
The hall was well filled. After the
singing of several hymns and the Civ
ing of testimony collection was taken
up and the presiding officer announced
that Major Cox would shake hands
with any one for 81. Several were
found willing thus to contribute to the
cause.-Denver Republican.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
A Resolution

Directing free-holders to report an
estimated assessment of the cost
and expense of constructing local
sewer in Harvard street, from Rus
sci avenue to Thornton street.
Be it resolved by the council of the city Of
Akron, Ohio thwo-thirds of all the MEM
bers elected thereto concurring. that SAM
ueI Zimmerman, Louis Wolf and Stephen
Ginther, three disinterested free-hOlders of
the corporation, appointed a board for that
purpose. be required to prepare and report
10 this council an estimated assessment of
the cost and expense of constructing Il local
sewer In Harvard street, from Russell ave-
nue. to Thornton street, upon the lots and
lands and parcels thereof specially benffted
by said Improvement, as set forth in an or
dinance to construct said sewer, passed Oc-
tuber >. 1899. Said assessment to be in pro-
portion to the benefits which may result to
such lots and lands and parcels thereof from
said Improvement and limited to the spe-
cial benefits conferred thereby to each lot
or land or parcel thereof assessed.
Adopted October 18th, 1899.
Chas. II. IsbelI, E. 2. Sprigle,
City Clerk. Pres't City Council.
Oct NJ NOV
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Before the Funeral.

In an interview with Il representative
of the London Daily Chronicle Mr.
Dunno told story about the evening
paper in which Mr.. Dooley first made
his appearance-an i'll fated sheet
which the gods loved. One day, Just
before the end, a funeral passed the
office with Il band playing the dead
march from Saul" The editor and
Mr.. Dunno watched it with emotion
and fear.
"Can it be-" they whispered, "our
iber?"-Bookman
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

at is not necessary for a woman
during courtship," said judge in a re-
cent case, "to inform her intended hus-
band of any device OF attachment to
improve the work of nature i'll the con-
struction of her face. fern or figure"
This was apropos of a charge of decep-
ton by wearing glasses to conceal a
glass eve