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The true northerner., 1899-05-17
Terms to AguinaldO.

Aguinaldo stands out for some per-
sonal recognition in the local govern
ments to be organized. He will be told
that while the United States will not
recognize him or his congress as gov
ernmental factors, the amnesty to the
insurgentrarmy will be complete. The
rebels will not be punished by loss of
life, ! liberty, property or political
rights. Such of them as prove capable
,pfay be taken into the civil service on
proof of loyalty, but there will be no
guarantees as to the employment of
either Aguinaldo or other individuals.
IT is believed the proposals from
Aguinaldo will be really to this effect.
The details of the negotiations will
all be left in the hands of the commits
sion. They are fully authorized to
pledge the president TO the fullness and
fairness of the amnesty offered.
Aguinaldo has been given to under
stand his present rebellion, having been
inaugurated before the ratification of
the treaty of peace, entities him TO
treatment as an unreconciled Spanish
subject, whereas continued rebellion
against the United States would GER
tainly result in punishment more or
less harsh. 1t is believed he fully un-
derstands this point, and is now willing
to come into camp with a full pardon
for Dast Offenses
The true northerner., 1899-05-17
WIND AND WATER rage.
Towns in Kansas, Oklahoma, Ne
braska and Missouri Visited
by These Elements.
RAILWAY TRAIN BLOWN OFF THE TRACK
buildings Wrecked and Many Fami-
lies Driven from Their Homes
Acres of Land Under Water-Hun-
dreds of Head of stock Drowned
Loss VIII lie Heavy.

Wichita, Kan, May 11.-Severe wind
and transforms passed over southern
Kansas and northern Oklahoma Tues
day night. Coldwater, Kan, about
125 miles from here, on the Santa Fe
road, reports that a cyclone passed over
there and Joseph Bowers, prominent
cattleman, was killed and ~ houses
were blown down.
Mulvane, on the Sedgwicl and Sum
ner county line, about 20 miles south,
was visited later in the night by a cy-
clone, which blew down 16 buildings.
Blown on the Track.
A freight train on the siding at Med
ford, O. T., was blown from the track
by a windstorm following a sudden
downpour. In the vicinity of Medford
the roofs of so or more houses were
knocked in by the heavy rain. Fields
were turned into ponds, washing away
thousands of dollars worth of barns
and fences. The house of John Harris
was demolished by wind and rain, and
100 head of hogs were drowned on the
farm. Hundreds of cattle are drowned
in the country districts. This is the
only cloudburst ever reported from
that section.
Take to the Bluffs.
Homer, Neb., May 11.-A cloudburst
occurred here with heavy property
loss. a tract Is by 20 miles square is
under several feet of water. Hundreds
of residents of Homer have taken refuge
on the bluffs near the town. An i'm
mense acreage of planted crops is
washed out and hundreds of head of
stock are drowned. Most of the other
towns in the vicinity are too high to be
reached by the flood.
Traffic on the Chicago, st. Paul,
Minneapolis e. Omaha road is blocked
at Emerson on account of the storm and
cloudburst.
Damage I'm Missouri
The true northerner., 1899-05-17
Earl of wharncIime Dead.

London, May 15.-The earl of Wharn.
cliffe is dead, aged ~ years.
The true northerner., 1899-05-17
The Military situation.

Washington. May 15.-The following
dispatch from Maj. Gen. Otis, giving the
status of the military situation as it
now exists in the operations against the
insurgents, was received at the war de-
partment Sunday:
Manila. Nav 14.-Adjutant General.
Washington: Situation is as follows:
Lawton from Baliuag has taken Ilde-
fonso and San Miguel to north with slight
loss and driving considerable force Of enc
my; gunboats and canoes accompany 500
men under Kobbe up Rio Grande river
from Calumpit depart 18th: MacAr-
thur remains at San Fernando, covering
country. Yesterday messenger from
Aguinaldo expressing wish to send COM
mission TO Manila for conference with
United States commission TO arrange terms
of peace; directions given to pass body rep
resentative insurgents to Manila should it
present itself. OTIS"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
HIS COURAGE FAILED.
He Was Brave Enough Until He
Faced Mary Ann, Then He
WiIted.

II Ia the proud boast of Archie Bruce that
he is a lineal descendant OF the great Scot
fish hero, and, as becomes a man of his
blood, he prides himself on his courage. For
several months there has been in his family
servant who has completely terrorized
his wife, the latter being the victim and
not the commander OF her nerves. There
was a terrible row between mistress and
maid last Saturday, and on Monday morn
ing Mrs Bruce said to her husband:
Archie, cannot stand Mary Jane any
longer. Won't you please discharge her be-
fore You so to business this morning? You
know how afraid of her am"
Certainly" replied Mr.. Bruce, with suave
courage, certainly. The crossest creature
that ever cracked a cup or cleaned kettle
cannot COW me-"
The valiant Archibald sometimes sur
prises himself and his friends by floating
along on stream of ALTERATION. Procur-
ing his hat and coat, he descended to the
basement kitchen, and in stentorian tones
bravely addressed the servant
MARY Jane, ahem! must hurry off now,
but, ahem!-Mrs. Bruce asked me to tell
you that she wants, ahem!-to speak to
you after / have gone to the office! "-San
Francisco News Letter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

BE patient with your friend who is
not all that he ought to be. He may
try you severely by his shortcomings.
But if he has real virtues, you ought to
let them outweigh his faults in your
estimation. The relation which you
providentially sustain to him puts you
under obligations to look out for his
good points, and to grapple him at
these points for the purpose of
lifting him into higher life. Is it not
likely, moreover, that this same friend
occasionally has call to be patient
with you? Are you SO fiawless in char
acter that you need to ask for no ones
forbearance? Have you done nothing
to tax the long-suffering of God?-
Nashville Christian Advocate.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
A MAN OF PRUDENCE.
He Thought n Cyclone Cellar Might
Come In Handy when He
Was Married.

Speaking of wives and their dispositions
and tendencies" said Mr.. Biskum to the
evening crowd in front of his crossroads
store, there was John Brunt, that lived
for ten years in the cyclone belt in Kansas,
trying TO raise corn and mortgages and
things like that, until he was able to Dor.
row money enough to get back to Mary.
land again without walking more than half
way. John come right to me, and let hun
have job on my farm at $50 month,
for he was a hard worker and thrifty. AT
the end Of the first year he had got the
Widow Aliens promise to marry him in
October, and he rented nice little farm
TO do business again on his own hook
John was a widower himself, and being a
practical sort of man, he went to work
right away putting the farm and the house
into shape. One day happened over hi;
way, and found him digging hole in the
back yard.
What. that for?' says /, walking
around and looking over things.
That's cyclone cellar Mr.. Biskum,
says he.
"A cyclone cellar' says |, considerably
astonished. What do you want a cyclone
cellar for? This amt Kansas
81 know it amt says he; but you
know, Mr. Biskum, and he got very con
fidential, Pm going to git married, and q
cyclone cellar may come in mighty handy oc
caSionally. '"-Washington Star
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

The discovery last summer of a re.
markable asteroid, since named Eros,
which periodically approaches the
earth nearer than any other heavenly
body except the moon, has led a Ger.
man astronomer, Herr j. Banschinger
TO suggest that Mars itself should
henceforth be regarded as an asteroid
instead of as major planet. The com.
parative smallness of Mars mass and
the great eccentricity of its orbit are
adduced as reasons for considering II
as a member of the asteroid family. il
the asteroids once formed single
planet as some have supposed then pos
sibly Mars is simply the largest exist
ing fragment of the ancient planet
which Travelled an orbit lying between
the earth and Jupiter.-Youth's Com
panion.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Congressman Ketcham, OF New York,
has served in 10 congresses and has
never made speech.
The present fashion in English novels
is for books of not under 10000 words.
There is no market for books of about
10000 words.
EX-Chief Justice Horton, of Kansas,
can trace his ancestry back to Robert
De Horton, knight who distinguished
himself in the armies of Edward Ill.
of England.
Ex-Congressman Richard W. Thomp-
son, of Indiana, is writing a book oil
political "reminiscences. He served in
the house with Lincoln and was born in
the same year with Darwin, Longfel-
low, Gladstone, Tennyson and Holmes
'Maurus Jokai, the Hungarian novel
list, has applied for space for an indi-
vidual exhibit at the Paris exhibition.
He will display his novels in every edi-
ton and every translation that has been
printed, and he has written over 300
books.
Senator w. A. Clark said in an inter
view that he owed his success in life en-
tirely to his early experiences on his
fathers farm in Pennsylvania. u
learned that hard work" he said, twas
necessary if man wanted to live. The
trouble with most people is that they do
not realize this"
According to Literature, copy of
curious newspaper has been found IN
the French national archives. 1t is
dated January 4, 1908, and is called
L'Athenee DIES Danes. The articles are
presumably written by women, and the
object of the paper seems to have been
an attempt to place women on an equal
footing with men. AS far as it is known
there is only one copy of this paper ex
| tant.
Michael Joseph Barry, the poet, was
appointed police magistrate in Dublin
An Irish-American was brought before
him charged with suspicious conduct
and the constable swore, among Other
things, that he was wearing "repub
lican" hat. Does your honor know
what that means?" inquired the pris
oner's lawyer of the court. IL pre-
sumo" said Barry, that it means q hal
| without q crown"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

Peach MerIn0ue Pie.

Pare, slice, stew and sweeten dozen
ripe, tart and juicy peaches; season
with nutmeg or stew lemon peel with
them for flavor Fill the crust, which
should be very rich, and bake until
done. Spread over the peaches thick
meringue made by whipping to froth
the whites of three eggs for each pie;
swecten with three tablespoonsful OF
powered sugar, flavor with peach, beat
until it will stand alone; cover top
threc-quarters of an inch thick, set
back into quick oven till well set. Set
In the ice box until ready to serve.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

During the recent visit to the army
camp in Savannah, says the Philadel-
phia Post, Gen. Wheeler was enter
tanned by party of Northern men at
the DeSoto, when, in the good humor
of after-dinner cigars, one of the gen.
tlemen said laughingly;
How is it, general, that the sleepy
farms of the South produce such whirl-
wind fighters in such small packagesP'
"Well, gentlemen" said the little
general, putting at large mans cigar,
II believe I'll have to give you the an
swer an old cracker woman once gave
me when asked her similar question.
Not many years ago had occasion to
make saddle journey through the
pine barrens of Georgia, where most
everybody is cracker and mighty
shiftless. One day, however, | rode
into a little community that showed
such signs of thrift as to be quite out
of keeping with the general character
of the barrcns do assure you, gentle
men. / rode up to cabin where a
gaunt old woman stood in the doorway,
and asked her who owned these little
farms that were so well kept
"'That farm on the left belongs to
my son Jabez, said she, and the next
one to my boy Zalim, and the next to
my lad Jason, and the next is my boy
Potipphars place, and
"'Ilold on, sister, said |. How did
you manage to raise such fine lot OF
boys way off here in the woods?"
oval, stranger she answered, Il
am wildly woman, and all had to
raise EN- on was prayer and hickory,
but raised EN- powerful frequent
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Odd Fans.

Fans are receiving more than their
share of attention these hot days. In
the way of oddities there Is japanese
fan with IL sticks, at the top of each OF
which is perched little Japanese lady
in gorgeous costume. When the fan is
opened row of faces smile back at you
when closed all disappear but one.
To go from one extreme to the other, q
very beautiful fan of black gauze
powdered with silver sequins, is deco
rated with white lace roses of point
applique. The sticks are twisted tor.
toise shell, and the pretty case into
which the fan slips is of pink satin EN-
broidered in silver.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
READY FOR THE MAJOR.
Hut the Texas Firc-ERtcr Did Not
Care for the Editorial
Reception.

about Is years ago" remarked a
western editor of prominence, IL had an
afternoon paper in Texas town ana
made it hot for those who needed
warming. Among these was one Maj.
Hippin, a pompous politician, II trick
ster and man who, though smooth of
address, had been known to kill man
when he had him handy. The major
had not made any threats against me,
but he was looking for me TO have n
talk with me, and ! knew there would
be trouble, so | kept out of his way,
even not being at home when he called
al my office once or twice. As he lived
in neighboring town some 20 miles up
the railroad, | was not always on the
lookout and could control his move
ments better if he had been right with
me. One day about one o'clock the tel
cphone rang and | responded.
Hello, is that the Times oflice?'
some one inquired and before | an
swered | was sureit was liippin, though
| had never talked to him more than
once or twice in my life.
Yes said, it's the Times Office,
Who wants the Times?
There was slight shutting at the
other end and the same person said: {:
"'This is Tom Jacksons barkeeper
al the jug. | want TO see Mr.. Blank
"'Well, what is it? I'm Mr.. Blank
Maj. Hippin will call at your office
at two o'clock and wants TO see you
alone on special business of Importance
He's over at the jug now Can he SET
yot there"
II was sure now that ii was Hippin
and that he was looking for trouble
because | had had n tip earlier in the
day that he was ugly and was bound
TO see me, and / determined at once tc
make a good strong play right straight
at him.
"'Oh it's you, is it, Tom | said in ;
confidential tone. We'll, you go bach
and tell the major I'll be at the ofiic,
when he comes and 10 be sure TO b,
there promptly. Tell him that, but dom
tell him that Ink Face Dick and Hanl
Colvin-two of our prize desperadoe'
and good friends of mine-will be in tn,
next room loaded for the major. Keel
| that dead and watch for sport. dom
know what will happen, but it won
take long, for we have ordered an am
bulancc to call at 2:1j, and have mott
fled the coroner so as TO be ready fol
any emergency. Don't give it ava.
or Dick and Hank will take il out OF
me if Hippin fails to show up. The!
| will go out after him if he doesn't come
around, and ! am going to hold tn,
paper back an hour for a sensational
story, with Hank and Dick and the ma
jor as the chief actors. Now, Tom,
am trusting you with a great secret
and you mustn't lay down on me. Al
you've got 10 do is TO tell liippin Il
| come around at two o'clock sharp. See
"'All right Mr.. Blank, came the an
swer in a muflicd tone, and ] was shu
| off in second afterward with dull
| thud. There was a train at two o'clocl
for the majors town and he took it.
know he did, for | was near there t.
take it myself il he didn't, for | lney
| that the climax had been reached ant
something was going to happen
| Washington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

jokes about summertime firtations, "
or summer man who has notion
that a holiday time is better spent if he
vows eternal devotion to some three or
four girls, then seriously beg them
both 20 change their views and listen
to yo1 while you tell them that it is
just rs serious to say what one does not
mean in summertime as it is in whit ter,
and that often girls or a mans fault
in all humanity is shaken through just
an innocent little summer Irritation
Hearts are not playthings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Tucks Still Flourish.

Partisan modistes have solved the
problem of the hat-back dress skirt in
thin materials by tucking the whole
back vertically for several inches down
ward. Sometimes a group of tucks is
followed by space, and that again by
group of tucks, but whatever the
particular form they take tucks are
the things that save the modish skirt of
diaphanous fabrics from absolute Sc
verify in the rear Sometimes the hip
fittings are not scanned, butlaid in fine
tucks. Thus it will be seen that age
cannot wither nor custom stale the
popularity of the tuck, which, indeed,
is used in a greater variety of ways
this season than ever before.-Ex.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
nenniIfuI Women.

Every woman should have the beauty,
vivacity and vigor Of perfect health. A strong
stomach is the first essential to physical
beauty in either man or woman. Nine'tenths
Of the sickness Of the human race comes
from weak digestion. Thousands OF people,
after years OF Encouragement, have tried
Hostetters Stomach Bitters and regained
their health. There is nothing like 1t for the
cure Of stomach troubles. See that a pri'
yate Revenue Stamp covers the neck OF the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Justice in the West.

Heard a couple OF good ones on this
trip" announced one OF Detroit's travelling
men. AT little town in Oklahoma court
was in session, and / dropped in while wait.
ing for the train. The prosecution Lad
sns 'n and ba toO O fsr Sa e
took hold. where were you the day this
thing happened? he inquired.
Runnin' injun.'
"'What tribe did he belong to?'
"The day before a case had been tried in
which a man had climbed to the top OF a
freight car laid up on siding. lie had
no business there. but loosened the brake.
rapidlY for five miles and and then I turn,d a a
somersault over an embankment. His tol-
lar bone was broken and he got verdict
for $500 because a smart lawyer convinced
the jury that the railroad was guilty Of con
tributory negligence. Detroit Free Press
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Forest of Strange Trees.

The most extraordinary forest in the
world was discovered by DR.. Wclwitsch
and occupied a tableland some six miles
in width, between 300 and 400 feet above
the sea, near the west coast of Africa
The popularity Of the trees of this for
est is that, though their trunks are as
much as four feet in diameter, they at
tain the height of only one foot. No
tree bears more than two leaves and
these attain a length Of six and a
breadth OF two feet. The flowers make
gorgeous crimson clusters.-N Y. Sun
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
To Washington. New York and the
East.

A handsome Pullman Drawing Room Buff
fet Sleeping Car is operated daily by the
Southern Railway, Memphis to Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and Jersey City for
New York, without change, Train leaves
Memphis daily at 500 p. NJ, and runs via
Chattanooga, Knoxville, Bristol and Lynch
burg, arriving in New York at Penn. r. X.
Terminals, early the second day.
For further information address G. A. De-
Saussure, d. p. A., No. 300 Main St., Mem
phis. Tenn,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

Pilson--Are you going to take part in that
guessing contest!
Dilson-0h, no; they'd rule me out as a
professional"
Professional"
Eyes; you know am connected with the
weather bureau. Ohio State journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG 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. 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa.
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative
In the process of manufacturing figs
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 method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co only In order TO get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW YORK, N y.
For sale by all Druggists. soc. per bottle
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Filling the Gan.

The bright boy of fiction is playing with
his Noah's ark.
what are these two chips Of wood?
asks the bright boys father.
1t is necessary for the bright bog OF .fc
tion to have father, you know; there has
TO be somebody to draw him out.
Them, replied the bright boy, without
hesitation, is the microbes"
OF course, if we think minute, we per
ceive that there must have been pair OF mi
crobes on the ark.-Detroit journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Elasticity of English.

Where does the slang of the day originate?
When new verbal monstrosity comes into
currency its origin is as mysterious as its
effect is startling. On a roof garden last
that had seen better days and with tell.tale
puffs beneath his eyes, released two straws
from his mouth long enough to remark Ian.
guidly, that he was suffering from a horrible
case of the "ding-bats. His companion,
who looked like vaudeville lady, had just
remarked in tone loud enough to be heard
by her neighbors, that one of the performers
was "a useless bunch of trousers" One
meant that his head ached, the other that
the object Of her criticism was professionally
incompetent. It's great language. Y
Commercial Advertiser
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Brothers In Aniiction.

The car can sympathize with that ancient
Indian who is credited with giving his name
to the city Of Cheboygan. He had just re.
turned from long hunting trip through the
northern wilds OF the Michigan peninsula
when the native nurse hurried forward and
dashed his hopes by telling him he was the
father Of third little daughter. The noble
red man Strengthened up, and, with a look
Of deepest disgust on his coppery face, gut
turally exclaimed: "She.boy-' gain!'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the easiest
package dyes in the world to use. No com
plcated directions, do not stain the hands
or spot the kettle. Putnam Fadeless Dyes
will not rub off, wash out or fade. Sold by
druggists at Zoe per package.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

There are many fishes that in cap
tivity seem to follow some definite
course in their movements, as, for in
stance, they may swim round and round
and round the tank in one direction.
The goldfish, however, in its moving
about, appears to be a sort of aimless
fish; it goes down to the bottom and up
to the top and criss-cross, and every
which way, and moving commonly
rather sluggishly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Slightly Mixed.

Mrs Henpeck-The Episcopal funeral
service is so beautiful! want it read ever
me when / die.
Mr., Henpeck-Certainly! There's some.
thing in it about Here cndeth the first
lesson" isn't there?-Kansas City hide
pendent
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

tuoso and the fiddler should fall out.
Let the nightingale sing in his realm,
and let the cricket sing in his. We
will all play together on golden iddles
in the sweet by and by
Yours truly, RoBT, L. TAYLOR.