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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-18
Affairs in British West Africa.

1t is only in recent years. and more partic-
ularly under the present administration Of
the British Colonial Office, that it has come
TO be understood that il ever the West Az
rlcan Colonies are to be worth anything to
England their development cannot be left
to time alone.
This is notably the case with the settle
mcnt OF Sierra Leone, which came into tho
possession OF England in 1897, and was
made a centre of trade and administration
for large part OF West Africa. 1t be-
came also n great centre of missionary
effort, which, after nearly century OF work
and much expenditure, appears to have
made but small progress into the interior,
where the majority Of the population are
pagans with an increasing number OF
Mohammedans. 1t is still in the recollcc-
ton OF Americans that this is the colony
where so many American missionaries met
their deaths last year at the hands OF tho
Mcndis, fcrocious people, suspected OF
cannhHlism, in the country bordering on
the northern frontier OF Liberia AT the
same time n serious revolt took place in the
interior OF tho colony against the hut-tax
imposel by the Governor, since recalled,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-18
New YORK. August II.
TIL. Katipunan Society In the Philippines.

The Katipunan Society In the Philippines.
From article in he Independent " Ramon REYES
Ldid.
The long and desperate struggle for Philippine in
dependence. which began In 1895 against the Span
sh and in 1899 is still continued against their suc
cessors the Americans. Its origin and strength
to widespread secret society. the Katipunan or
League. to which all the leaders and most Of the
members of the party of patriots belong.
II was organized in 1894. by DR.. Jose Rial poet
patriot political philosopher, and finally martyr to
the of liberty, its object being to expel the
Spaniards from the islands and establish an indie.
pendent native republic. 1t spread with such rapid
ity that in no great time II numbered fully 30 900
members, by whom and their followers was fought
the bitter
Many of its members know to be in the ranks of
the insurgents to-day, but the society since 1t has
attained its aim in the expulsion of the Spaniards is
no longer so powerful and united as it was. There
have been or two attempts at Its revival that it
might be used against the Americans, but fortu.
nately these have failed.
The Filipino hates long. but not easily. He ia
waiting TO learn If America means him good or III.
will and only tyranny will drive him to hatred II
once persuaded that the new masters OF the land
propose to adopt the methods of Spain his ven.
geance is to be dreaded 1t will be silent but sure
and the katipunan may once moro unite the whole
people against their oppressora. But II convinced
that the Americans will treat them Justly, the pres.
ent instruction will soon come to an end.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-18
Millions of Toads on the March.

BLENCoE, Ia. Aug. 14.-For more than a
week there has been an army OF small toads
going directly north past this point. following
the gravel roadbed of the Sioux City Pacific
right on the roadbed. are from the size of the
end Joint of a mans little finger to the size OF
be in very steady volume Of from twenty to
fifty per minute, passing at the rate OF ten to
twice or three times. then rests from three to
five seconds and repeats the act and there
seems to be no end OF their coming;
Looking north south along the roadbed.
they can be seen for several rods as they hop
through the air. II any are diverted by per-
in another moment after the obstruction ID
gone. they are going north again. This army is
der constant marching orders and numbers
tens of millions. On the highway they are
also moving east and west from the fields. the
first north and south road they turn into and
all go north. but the greater volume is upon
the railway tracks.
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tack, when our plan became evident. On
July 4 Col. EscARIo reached Santiago with
5000 men but that was after the battles
at FL Caney and San Juan had allowed us to
get into positions from which the city could
be bombarded. There was no food supply
for the newcomers our guns could not be
answered, and no course but surrender was
left to the Spanish commander.
Turning to the naval fight, Commander
JACOBSEN says that the only chance for the
success OF CERvERAis sortie would have
been to make it at night, in scattered
formation. With the four fighting ships,
two large merchant vessels lying in the
harbor might have been taken out, steering
different courses. But IL the feet did not
dare to attempt a night sortie. 1t should
have been headed straight at the enemy in
bold attack in close formation, using all
weapons, including the torpedo and the
ram. The actual in-shore course taken,
with the alternative OF Bleaching prominent,
was due in part to "the certain knowledge
that the opposing forces were much
stronger" The crews lacked training, the
vessels had not been cleaned for long
time. and with the fleet 30 inferior in
number, speed and fighting efficiency, no
wonder our victory was easy.
AS for the MORO, Socapa and Punta
Gorda batteries defending the entrance,
they naturally had no influence at all on
tho naval fight. Not to speak Of their dis
abling during previous bombardments, the
MORO had contained five muzzle-load-
ing 6.4-inch bronze pieces and two S.4-inch
muzzle-loading howitzers; the Socapa bat
terry, two 6.4-inch Hontoria guns from the
Reina Mercedes, three s4-inch muzzle-
loading howitzers, and near by few small
pieces for covering mines; the Punta Gorda
battery, two 3.6-inch Krupps, two 6-inch
howitzers and two 6-4-inch Hontorlas. The
five guns of the Moro dated from the six
teenth and eighteenth centuries. Com
mander JACOBSEN thinks that the only
serviceable guns were the pair of Hon.
torias in the Socapa battery, and says he
has only heard OF one hit by the batter
les Of an American. ship during all the
bombardments, with one other from a
Spanish howtzer. The American officer
who took possession OF the MORO battery.
finding charges in some Of the medieval
howtzers fired them, and found that
'even with the greatest elevation the
range was only 800 yards. 1t is possible
that tho cartridges had suffered from
humidity; but on the other hand 1t is quite
as probable that this was really their
greatest range. No wonder that the Span
ish could not reach the hostile ships
1t must not be understood that Comman-
der JACOBSEN desires to underrate the
splendor Of our victories either on land or
sea. Our Navy Department would not go
to the trouble OF printing and circulating
his comments, il this were their purpose.
On the contrary, he praises the personnel
OF our feet and the brilliant manner" in
which it performed its task. Butthe points
for adverse criticism which he discovers are
chiefly on the Spanish side, and he shows q
series OF failures to provide adequate de.
fensive resources and even to use some OF
those which were at hand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-18
Tho Weight of Monster Locomotives,

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sr; notice in The
suS to-day telegram from Dunkrk. n. Y. dated
Aug. II, which states that the Brooks Locomo.
tive works OF Dunkrk will turn within few days
locomotive for the Illinois Central Railroad larger
than any other locomotive in the world. the weight
OF the engine being 2ls 900 pounds and with tender
1000 pounds, tractiye power o., 900.
Tho statement that the above is the largest engine
in the world Is not correct is shown by the follow.
ing figures for engines in service on the Wyoming
Division Of the Lehigh Valley Railroad running be-
tween Cotton and Fairview:
IrAotiye power $4,000
Weight on drivers. 2U2 oa1
WeiYht on trucks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 22sbO
r.i l.. 10000
This 10 over $4,000 pounds heavier than the engine
referred TO in your telegram from Dunkirt.
S. HIGGINs.
supt. Motive Power Lehigh Valley r. r.
SOUTH BETHLEHEA, Pa. Aug. ID.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-18
Cooked Towels in Vienna,

From the San Frdncisco Neios Letter.
One o: the best known citizens Of Santa
Clara, who has been a long while In Europe.
brings back number OF funny stories about
Vienna.
I'm that city" no says. poker and cocktails
are playing the deuce with men and women.
especially these prepared cocktails. i was in a
Viennese liquor place where one OF the men
spoke q little English.
Buy bottle OF cooked towelsT he asked
".Gracious. what is that?
Not know cooked, towels? Surely. mon
sieur is an American
- am.
why cooked towels is the name Of your
drink. The great American drink
DO you moan cocktails?' asked.
"'Ah. mon D eu no. Cooked towels. Sec,
here's the inscription
We call these cocktails. my friend
All. thank you. | thank you. ! ask the
cooked towels and they laugh at me- Now I
know. 1t is cockus tails. All. that Is good to
know; cockus tails"
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Our esteemed contemporary, the Phila-
delphia Press. asks II the latest verses OF Mr.
RUDYARD KIPPING Tho Cruisers" do not
present evidence that a once original and
vigorous genius is becoming slightly Austin
lied. Here are two OF the verses:
Across the keen ridges all crispsd and curled.
To join the long dance round curve of the world"
We should say notl ALFRED AUSTIN might
be created Duke. but he could never get onto
the curve OF the World
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From the Atlanta Constitution
MY friend" said the traveller to the proVin-
cial, do you know this country well2"
Il reckon so"
is il far 70 the next TOWN."
About three P,les?"
Reckon So"
Well am ! in the right roadl"
10 exon you air." 81
other business besides reckoning"
:. l reckon has! !" was the final reply
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-18
Too Bashful to Wed.


FFOW NE ENIddeDhId TImef.
Miss Viola Houser. Tamaqua. brought suit
against John +. Arner, also OF Tamaqua for
breach OF promise They were to have been
married last July. but the prospective groom
was too bashful TO go through the ceremony
and refused 70 marry the, girl. His bashtll-
way OF tho wedding. Miss Houser claims
$4,000 damages for her wounded heart. but
VIII wed Arner at any time and stop the legal
proceedings against him
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Tho Attoruey.General,. Golf Record.

From the Hartford Courdn'
The course at Norfolk has been materially i'm
proved during the summer. Tho lowest record
made so far by any player was by Attorney General
John W. Griggs who made the nine holsS in %
strokes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-18
Speaking of Intelligence.

From the Lakewood Times dnd Journal.
Whatever may be individual opinions as to policy
TEE Sun ia considered by Intelligent readers As the
leader OF American journals. and for that matAr Of
the jdarnAlisn Of the world.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-18

Correspondent.
To THE EDITOR OF TIE SUN-Sir: beg 10 notify all
sweet lovers that the article ia now ready and
has been so for about week.
Have it boiled and served in the husk which keeps
IL warm for some time.
Score the kernel, butter and salt II, using little
pepper II desired. Eat from cob.
LovER OF SWIFT CoRx.
SARATOGA sPAISos. Aug. 10.
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Bow friends who favor utofh rrdnussrfpti for pub
eaon wish Adve rejected articles returned hev mvs
in all cases send stdmpiJor hdt purpon
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PARm-Kiosque No. II. near Grand Hotel. and
Eiosque No. 10, Boulevard des Capucines,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
HAS MONEY IN THE BANK,
Finances Of the Lorain County Agri-
cpltural Society in Good Shape-An-
nnaI Meeting at EIyria.

ELYRIA, o., Jan. 28.-The annual meet
ing Of the LOrain County Agricultural
Society was held to-day at the court
house in this city. The forenoon was
devoted to general discussion as to the
best Interests Of the association.
The statement for the past year was
Tend BY the secretary, and the condition
Of the society was found to be in good
shape
The receipts from all sources last year
amounted to $6, 1884. There is now
LETT In the bank to the credit of the So
ciafy, 81, 1880, considerable part Of
Which will be applied on the debt due
for the purchase Of land last year. Dur
Ing last season about $1,000 was ex-
peRded for improving the track.
The following directors were elected
this afternoon: John Jenne, Amherst;
81 Frederick, Rlack River; George Gil
lett Brighton; s. Bacon, Brownhelm
Eugene Sites, Carlisle; F. j. Lewis Co.
llumbia; ]. H. Reed, Eaton; H. M. An
dgeNs, Elyria; W. P. Chamberlain, Graf
toni H. Belts, Pittsfeld; ]. P. Thomas
Russia.
II q meeting Of the directors the fol
lowing officers we're elected for the com
! Ing year: President, ]. z. Reed; vice
president, II. NJ. Address; secretary, W
B johnson.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
Denver Post,
Rest and Cheapest,

The New York Independent, the lead
ing weekly newspaper Of the world, and
one whose pages exercise the widest
influence, is entering upon its fiftieth
year of publication. The Independent
emphasizes its fiftieth year by changing
its form to that Of a magazine, and by
reducing Its annual subscription price
from $500 to $500; single copies from
toto 5 cents. The Independent in its
new form will print 3,640 pages of read
ing matter per year at cost to subscrib'
ers OF $500, while the prominent maga'
zines, which sell for $400 year, print
only about 1900 pages. The subscriber
to the Independent gets so per cent
more Of equally good reading matter
at one-half the costl 1t is not only the
leading family weekly newspaper but by
ar he cheapest and best. A free speci
men copy may be had by addressing The
Independent 100, Fulton Street, New
York.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01

estates of John Mansfield and Caroline
Osborne. Bond was fixed at 500. The
appointment was made for the sake Of
cancelling a mortgage and no accounts
were required.
An authenticated copy Of the will
Of Philip E. Segenheimer, late Of YER
million, Erie county, has been ordered
admitted to record in this court by rea-
son of Segenheimer's holding property
in this county.
At an inquest held in 0berlin, Satur-
day, Stephen Johnson was adjudged
insane and ordered conveyed to Toledo
State hospital Johnson, who was fam
Hilary known as "Cuba," was struck on
the head with spade during quarrel
about year ago and has since been de-
ranged. He was taken to Toledo by
Deputy Sheriff H. D. Ashford.
John Bowman, of LAGRANGE, has been
appointed guardian Of Lille May Bow
man Of that place.
Ralph ]. Lyons has been appointed
guardian Of Fred B. Lyons, Of LOrain.
7. D. Phelon, of Huntington, as
administrator of the estate Of Abel Whit
beck, has filed petition for an order tt
sell land to pay debts.
W. J. Hitler, Of Kamms, Cuyahogt
county, has been appointed to settle thu
estate Of Maria Jenkins, late Of Russit
township. Bond $1,000.
Cora Cole has been appointed admin
istratrix Of the estate Of Edgar E. Cole
late Of Pittsfeld. Bond $1,000.
George W. BrOadwell and Henry G
Martindale, executors Of the last will o
Luther Broadwell, are anxious to sci
land to pay debts and have petitionet
the court for an order.
The executors Of Mary NJ. Wade hav,
filed a petition Of the same character.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe Is
Of its resulting in pneumonia. If
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy be taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among the
tens Of thousands who have used this
remedy for la grippe we have yet to
learn of single case having resulted
In pneumonia which shows cOnclusively
that this remedy is certain preventive
Of that dangerous disease. 1t will cure
la grippe in less time than any other
treatment. 1t is pleasant and safe tC
take. For sale by W. +. Near & Co.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
Headache for Forty Years.

For forty years Isuffered with sick
headache. About year ago, / began us
ing Celery King. The result was grati-
flying and surprising, my headaches leay-
ing at once. The headaches used to re-
turn every seventh day, but, thanks to
Celery King, have had but one headache
in the last eleven months. know what
has cured me will help others. Mrs. j.
D. Van Keuren, Saugerties, NY. Celery
King for the nerves, stomach, liver, and
kidneys is sold in SOC and a5c packages
by E. W. Adams, Wellington, and Fire
stone & Sweet, Spencer.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
Advantages of Learning Trade.

'1f some one should ask, What Is to
be gained by learning tradeY the
answer first suggesting itself would be
to show that a skilled wOrker-an ar
tisan or mechanic earns two, three or
four times as much wages in the same
number Of hours or days as an upskilled
labOrer-One who does work that re-
quires no special training" writes
Barton Cheyney in the February Ladies'
Home Journal. "The services Of q
skilled worker are also in more constant
demand, and while he earns two or three
times as much per hour, he has longer
periods Of work and less enforced idle
ness than has the unskilled labOrer.
The possession Of a trade gives COM
fOrting sense Of security and independ-
ence, for one thus skilled is always sure
Of comfortable livelihood, and, with
economy, competency for the declining
years of his life, and besides, he has
various opportunities OF engaging in
profitable business for himself. These
advantages are in the reach Of every
bright boy, and Obtainable without q
sacrifice. This will be understood when
it is considered that the wages of an ap-
prentice to trade are about the same as
the wages of a lad Of the same age at
unskilled forms Of labor; consequently
the apprentice is making about as much
money as il employed at ordinary man
ual labor, besides gaining trade"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
ROCHESTER, HAS a LAW SUIT.
1sochester's Mayor Has well-Enown Citi-
zen Arrested, but the Jury Bring in =
Verdict of"Not Guilty"

ROCHESTER,, o., Jan. 31-In the mat
ter Of unique law suits Rochester's
experience has been varied, and that Of
the State vs.. Sherman s. Richards which
occurred last Friday, was no deviation
from the rule and had many character
lstics which make 1t perhaps the freak
lest" Of them all. G. A. ROlfe was
appointed some time ago to watch the
trains, catching small boys and also to
take care Of any one who had been
imbibing too freely Of intoxicants.
Il has been said that great many Of
our ''boOze" loving citizens were in the
habit Of going to New London, and
bringing back with them both pockets
and systems full Of alcoholic beverages,
and as the regularly elected guardian Of
the peace lives outside the village, the
council deemed it necessary to have
deputy marshal and hit upon Mr.. Rolfe
as the very man for the place. Every
thing went along smoothly until We'd
nesday night when young America
ceased to endanger life and limb by
climbing on and off moving trains. One
or two inebriates were given lodging In
the lookup, and In the morning given
the costs with warning not to offend
in the future, or the costs would be
much greater at the next session Of the
mayors court convened for their benefit.
On Wednesday night Sherman s. Rich
ards, who lives about two miles out In
the country and 10 quite well known
throughout the county, came down from
New London on No. 2, which is due at
Rochester at 500 o'clock. Mr.. Rolfs had
received word that Mr.. Richards was q
passenger on this train and awaited Its
coming at the depot. The condition OF
Mr.. Richards was not such as to merit
arrest, and Mr.. ROlfe was nOnplnssed,
However, he sent boy up to inform the
mayor, and his honor sent word to run
him In any way. This was accordingly
done, but not without vigorous protest
from MIR. Richards.
! After an adjournment and demand
for jury trial by Mr.. Richards, the
! case was heard Friday forenoon,
. Mr.. Richards pleaded his own case and
cross examined the witnesses as though
to the "panor born" The case wal
? repIete with personalities and fnnp!
incidents and after the Jury hkd IefuEneI
y verdict Of not guilty, there was sud
. den vacancy in the deputy marshal bust
Il ness in Rochester. Mr.. Rolfe has it tha
C none of the witnesses testified cOrTectl,
d but himself, and says his endeavours Il
u preserve law and order in Rochester arr
at an end.
There is marshal's paraphernalia II
u his possession that could no doubt b
u purchased cheap for cash.
Ii As finale to this interesting story |
u might be stated that it was remarked Il
. the court room that Mr.. Richards wa
. given intOxicants while in durance vii
- and that he and others intend to brinI
VI this act Of his former prosecutors to tn
. attention Of the grand jury at Its mex
IL sitting.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
COUNTY SEAT NEWS
OFFICIAL TRANSACTIONS Al THE
SEAT OF JUSTICE.
Exchange of Real Estate-List of Marriage
Licenses-Divorces Wanted and Granted
-Doines in the Different Courts During
the Past Week
Real Estate Transfers.

Real Estate Transfers.
Chas. Tattersall to Thomas W.
Shearer, west half Of lot %,
BrOnson's addition to Elyria,$ 800 90
H. A. Tennant and wife to, ].
G. Lahl, lot 1862, Sheffield Land
COmpany's addition to LOrain, 1850 90
W. L. Fay to Luke McCabe, lot
80, in Fay's addition to Elyria, 25O 90
Peter Nufer and Gertrude E.
Nufer to Rollin Baus, part lot
80, Bronson's addition to
Elyria. ............... 1000 90
VIM. 81. Tucker and wife to
John s. Woerner, LOT IL, Tuck
er's plat, Carlisle township. It's 90
Jennie L. Phipps to Peter and
Gertrude E. Nufer, part lot "a,
Bronson's second addition to
ElyriA, ..................... .z,UUV w
Robert Bainbridge to Fred Nor
ris, part lot IL, Ridgeville
township, -. ............. 75O OO
Edward Standen to Ida May
Standen, lot 13, Out-lOt 10, be-
tween the branches Of Black
River, ................... lU0 w
william R. Ryan to Laura Z.
Oberhaltzer, lot /, Lakeside
allotment, Lorain, ..... 700 90
Glover Miller and wife to Frank
Cater, ten acres OF land, sec
tion 5, Avon township, ....--. $50 90
e. G. Manter to Frank Smith, lot
10, part lot 8, block 1S, LOrain, 15O 90
J.C. Cichy and wife to Louisa
Scobie, part lot So, Columbia
township, ................... oOO w
/. H. GriswOld to 0. R. Phipps,
part lot l, Bronson Land Com
pany's addition to Elyria, -. $50 90
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01

: and the insurgents have gone clear back
Up into the mountains, although they
resisted until the last moment and
waited until we fired three volleys with
repeating rifles, then they ran up the
white flag and marched out Of the
trenches like good boys and went up into
the mountains. l close with love to all,
FRANCIS REYNOLDS.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
Marriage Licenses.

Frank G. Morgan, a salesman Of Cleve-
land, and Mabel M. Kyle, Of LOrain.
Albert Weir and Lucy Dove, both Of
Oberlin.
Birdie Willard 0rvis and Clara Isabella
Caughlin, both Of Grafton.
Ernest A. Wheeler and Lillian Finkle,
both OF Huntington.
Frank Martinac and Mary Krupjack,
both Of LOrain.
Lawrence 3. Wissinger and Florence
J. Campbell.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-02-01
i MANILA LETTER.
FROM A WELLINGTON BOY IN THE
14TH U. S. INFANTRY.

Frank Reynolds Writes an Interesting
Letter to His Relatives and Friends 1t
Home.-He Tells Us of the Nativesi Of the
Value of Our DoIlar;of Cavite; and Of .
Battle with the Insurgents.