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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-15

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oping into pneumonia or consump-
ton. One Minute Cough Cure will
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or than any other preparation
known. Many doctors use 1t as a
specific for grippe. 1t is an infalli-
bic remedy for Group. Children
like it and mothers endorse it. City
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Druggist Morgan of fCrawfordsville,
Ind, says: DIR Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin is a medicine I can conscien-
tiously recommend as it does Just
what you claim. 1t is the best laxa-
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F. ]. CHENEY & Co.,
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o. F. HALEY, Sec.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

news and hope deferred. The meeting OF some CT
these with their husbands was pathetic. A few re-
turned to md that sad changes had taken MACE
during their absence, when It was almost in1pos-
sible except at long intervals to get word back
ana IoTth' ana soIae OF the who had been
waiting found that they We're widows and had no
part in the general thanksgiving General Peha
and his son, a young cavalry lieutenant were
both prisoners Sonora Peha lived in a convent in
Manila ~niie waiting for their release and now
they are making preparations to return To S1ain
without deiay, as are the other Aflcere These
people mo particular happiness in seing restored
TO each other before "Pascuaf (Christnasl "a thar
they can celebrate ii together before returning to
their home. INNS !"
Forty or nifty priests who have been held by the
INSURGENTS nave returned with the others looking
eXceealngly emaciated. The padres had q hard
time OF n as capyes, and there are some who have
hqt survtHea to recount what happened to them
All Ten stories OF more less brutality on the ma IF
OF their captors, and some instances Of absolute
ana Wanton cruelty. II must be Remembered that
the insurgents are more bitter against the friars
than against anybody else, not excluding the Amer
leans. 10 them they attribute allNthe wrongs from
which they at one time undoubtedly suffered and
II was largely on account of the 'friles that The
nrst lnsurrection took place They have wrecked
ther vengeance 10 certain extent the uufOrtII-
nate men belonging TO the religious orders who fen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

usual. with The music of drums and triauglas and
1ai:loourIhes 9dued to that of the organ or piano
ttls service lasts about an hour and half and
spent with music and festivtv
ne CHRISTMAS decorations in Manila consist
prlnelpaliy OF paper lanterns some imported from
Chlna or Japan. some made here The latter are
OF al conceivable shapes showing considerable in
genuity in their manufacture Those which are
IohS ana FUNNEL shaped have a series of shadow
pictures Within-an sorts Of figures of men and
beasts cut out from books originated BIZ the
ihaRer-Which. by some simple mechanical con-
ulvance, are made TO revolve when the candle
within is lighted. The other most salient feature
OF the Christmas preparation in Manila is repre-
sented by the "Belenes." These are supposed 20 be
representations in miniature of the town OF Beth
ieheTn, with the child Christ. Mary and Joseph
!ltte shed in the centre. While the shepherds and
the wise Men are kneeling 10 front A platform is
bulu at one side of a room. and this is covered
with sand a background Of imitation rocks and
sky interspersed with lowering angels is hung up
at the back against the wall; then houses of all
Sorts or architecture and construction, made OF
paper and wood are set up on paper rocks or on
the level plain. Lakes, sometimes OF real water
are built, and all industries represented. Fig
ures OF plaster wood, from small editions Of
Noah and his family with number OF the Ark an
finals to large terra Gotta men and women. carry
ing burdens on their heads engaged with the
family wash, stood about until the scene pre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

into their hands, just they did the former in
suTreottOn against Spain
In the present stage Of ManiIas evolution there
Is ludcrous confusion Of tongues. Out OF the
EFFORTS OF the American soldier speak in Span
ism and OF the Filpinos 10 speak English there
has developed pigeon Spanish which Is under
stood by both parties. The American begins his
gives him convenient appellation for every male
native with whom he wishes TO converse The next
word IS variation OF the imperative OF the verb
TO wait which should be ''esTera. but which is
commonly abbreviated 'spera. He uses this
when he TIE Filipino driver either stop
or wait 'Pronto' SOON follows and has been
found of the convenient words ii the
pigeon" vocabulary, because ii is sed in the
same sense as quick hurry. The next word is
This is the imperative of the verb ir'' go, and
the literal translation is Let US 60. 1t IS used by
the Spaniards explanatory: by the Ameri-
cans II IS used as come. go. went came viii
come, will 60 get QUIT go awayt' and effEeY
moods and lenses "Aqui' (here) and 'qGiere'' (he
hkes)- pronounced by the American carey, com
plete the voca bulaTy.
It is wonderful how much is expressed and IN
derstood by these few words, pronounced as never
Is OF the most expressive phrases used in
Manila. and its meaning varies according to the
expression given the of the speakers voice.
the gestures-which in all cases are supplementary
the glance Of the eyes. When especially pro-
fcient. the American prefixes every word with
este the masculine form Of 'thIS), and asks the
price of thing by the word -'cuanto?' chow
much?) Mariana is another word soon acquired;
IL means Tomorrow" or the morning" literally.
but freely any other time in the future The
native, on the other hand quickly learns TO be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
THE EASIEST KIND OF WORK.

This must be great town for politicians" said
a guest from a Western State in The Fifth Avenue
Hotel the other night II nevei many fat
well dressed meH loafing about in my life before
Whenever l have asked who of them was
have been told that he was the son. brother, cousin
or something Of the kind of the leader Of this
that district or ward Whenever I have inquired
what this one or that one did for a living I have
been told that he held political job ! have also
baen told that these fellows work al times-that
is they 90 a little hustling around election time
1T reminds of two old farmers cur in my
country One of them had soma big huIkng fel-
lov-who was too strong TO work. In fact. he was
so lazy that he always disappeared like a Rip
Van Wrinkle in the busy season on the farm AMI
would not show Up again until the hard work was
all done one day the second old farmer met the
other and asked him what he was going 10 make
of his
:" wal was the reply, he's so ALFRED afeared
Of work tibet he'll never amount TO nothin, SO I've
bout made up my mind TO make politician
rreaeher out Of him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
AN AMERICAN SQUADRON IN Ia PLATA.

n Progresso Northumberland the italian
American organ published in New-York has re-
ceived from its correspondent at BuenOs Ayres
a short report OF the presence In that port some
naval vessels OF the United States. That report.
which ends With humorous observation showing
the pro-American sentiments OF it's writer and OF
the paper 20 which he writes is follows:
The ironclad Chicago. with Rear-Aduairai Schley
boarf has dropped anchor in this port There
are thus ar the same time here three men-of-var
Of the United States-the Chicago the Wilmington
and the Montgomery. The Spanish schOolship
Nautilus with the OF Admiral Cervera on
board has arrived at Montevideo The Madrid
Government, fearing that the Simultaneous pres
ence in this port of Spanish and American ner-of-
war might resuscitate wariike feelings has ordered
the commander of the Nautilus not 20 come 70
Buenos Ayres There Is here also the Spanish iron
clad Rio de la Plata, which was presented to their
mother country by the Spanish residents In the
Argentine We hope that the fiery sons OF Don
Quixote will know how 10 remain AT their most and
not to tease the sailors OF the North American
Navy otherwise they might receive some lessons
In the boxing arr.
The same correspondent OF II Progresso ItaIo-
Americana" SAYS that the Argentine Renublte Is
preparing It's exhibit for the Pan Au,srtean Frx-
position 10 be held IN Buffalo next wear President
Roca is expected 20 visit the United States while
the Exposition Is being held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

blasphemous in English. II is shocking and at the
time somewhat amusing TO near q sI qi, U
who knows no other phrases in our language and
who pronounces these with funny accent The
and so are the newsboys in the street TO say moth
ing of the school children OF the three languages
years 10 come the predominance viii undoubtedly
be given TO English though ut present II Is inuch
outnumbered by both Spanish ana Iasalos-
YULETIDE IN MANILA.
Christmas in the Philippines! A Christmas Of
countless masses and Of paper lanterns with the
begging for aims or "aguinaldo" in the place Of
gifts The day of greens and holly and mistietoe,
Of sleigh bells OF skating and IF crisp, invigorang
air of family gatherings around turkeys and Yule
logs, is so far removed n condition and spirit
from that of heat and Of mosquitoes which are cee-
brating here that IL is hard 70 reallZe II IS the
same festival In spite Of the innumerable religious
services and the incense, forms anu ceremonies
which are The chief characteristics Of the day in
Manila 7ge feel that the religious significance Is
the same them as 10 US. mere are 50
MANY '.destasf mere during the year that cee-
1----Sa - - ca ne wav that II Is not
strongly Gifferentia ed and that hAlpy eAAllaTa-
don which comes with Christmas al home and
rrecedes II during the exciting days of selecting
and making Christmas gifts Is ehlIelF lAchltg.
There is no particular effort made 70 make the
little ones happy: no hanging OF stockings and no
In former davs Manila was much gayer during
the holiday season than now for there Were always
large number Of .bailes' (dances1 IN the houses
OF the leading citizens. one CONVENE. ~ -
bathrooms by simply moving the furniture aside Tor
the sala" and halls are aiways o. i't sr 5 So
and the hardwood floors are super III uaLlclAs'
But account of the curfew ihM lus evening" pro
cessions with music and the dances among lhe
OF ali the .srntsasa frasses) held in Manila
Christmas Day the midnight mas ,,.i IN
vents the s'baIes'' prevents the populacs at large
from attending the nereltoloaia ~ - ~ ene
neetsd with ta ener cress Of their order ssps-
caily those In the walled city. u "AS atsa a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
GLE4SOy,s ASs4TL4yT PUyIsHED.

The Police Commissioners have made a decision
IN the case OF Patrolman James Cummings Of the
Jamaica station, who was tried on charges OF
saulting ex-Mayor Patrick Jerome Gleason OF Long
Island City. The trouble occurred at jamaica
September OF last year. The ex-Mayor was az
the railroad station az Jamaica. when Policeman
Cummings grabbed hold OF him and wanted &C
know what he was doing thers Mr.. Gleason
charged that the policeman struck him N the face.
President York tried me case. and On his recon-
mendation Cummings haA been Gned nxtsen days
pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
SAYS RrDE4L PULLED HIS NOSE
F. TENNYsoN Nelly BANKRUPTCY HEARING
LEADS TO A POLICE COURT INCIDENT.


There was a sequence 10 the hearing IN ens
bankruptcy proceedings IN the case OF r Tenry.
son Nicely the publisher held at the Office OF Morris
; Wise, referee, on Friday. which developed in
the Jefferson Market Police Court yesterday AT
the hearing before the referee, T B. Connery one
OF the creditors expressed himself regarding the
action of C F. Rideal. who is another creditor and
who was formerly adviser Mr. Nicely IN send
ing out circulars 70 creditors suggesting that they
place their claims in his hands This circular
which purpOrts TO have the authorization OF the
trustees in bankruptcy, is signed by RideaI. who
appends the initials f R. s Lit" after his name
together with Carlos Martin. 70 whose name the
title ID. D. Is added in the circular At the hear
ing Mr.. COnnery referred TO RfdeaI and Martin IN
uncOmplimentary terms. Mr. RideaI naturally did
not relish this sort OF talk and threatened TO pull
Connerys nose Early yesterday morning OF soou
after breakfast, Mr. Connery went 10 the Office Of
Mr. RideaL at No. n Fffth-ave. and there tbs
controversy OF the preceding day was renewed and
Mr. Connery alleges that Mr. Risaal carried out
his threat He applied ar the Jefferson Market Po-
lice Court for a warrant for the arrest Of his as
saant, and court officer vas sent out 10 serve II
Mr.. Rideal appeared soon after noon in court
accompanied by counsel Then Mr. Counerv eoId
Magistrate Olmsted that when he visited Mr. hid
eafs ONCE the latter deIberat eIy took hold OF hts
nose between the index and third fingers OF his
right hand and pinched the end OF that organ with
his thumb He did not state the reason why he
visited the office. neither did Mr. RideaL who. in
his own defence said that when Connery visited the
ONCE he ordered him 10 go. and when he refused
the nose pulling incident
Magistrate O-usIed set the examination in rhs
case down for tomorrow morning and paroles
fAlueaI IN the custody OF his counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
DID NOT GET MILLER SYNDICATE sTock.
GEORGE A. PARKER CHARGED WITH GRAND
LARCENY IN A POLICE COURT


George A Parker, ffty-four years old. Of No. 1f
West Ninety-fourth-st.. held in $500 bail for
examination in the West Side Court by Magistrate
Mott yesterday morning on a charge of grand lar
ceny preferred by James 5 Barnett. an insurance
man of No. 49, West Twenty-eighth-st. 10 whom
he sold November % twenty shares IN the
Franklin Syndicate OF Brooklyn, of which William
F Miller was the head
Parker gave his occupation clerk. Barnett
charges that the day mentioned he paid 10
Parker. through John B. Brown, fifty-hve years
old, Waterman. of No. +S5 West Twenty-eighth-
St. who acted a messenger. the OF 500
which to pay for twenty shares at SO each OF
the stock of the Franklin Syndicate. but that he
never received the shares or any return for his
money. He secured warrant In the latter part
OF January, and Parker was arrested yesterday by
Detective Sergeant Bernard McCOnville
Bail furnished for Parker by Joseph H Turl.
OF No. log West Saventy-siXth-st. All the persons
who appeared in the well dressed and
appeared be prosperous generally They refused
talk about the affair. The proceeding before
the Magistrate was brief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
TREFOR-WARREN MEp4L PRESENrrn

The formal presentation Of the Trevor-xarrer
gold medal 10 Commissioner Scanneu OF the Fire
Department TO De given 10 the fireman performing
the bravest act during the year. Win be made next
Wednesday. February !. at u o'clock. noon. In the
office OF Commissioner Scanneu at Fire Headquar-
ters The medal is the gift OF Mrs. II. Warren and
Mrs Trevor. who have established trust funa OF
s. CO. the Income Of which Is 70 purchase the gold
medal annually Ex-Fire Commissioner John r
Sheffield viii present the medal 20 Mr. Scannen
and the givers win be present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
70 TEST NEW FIRE APPARATUS TO-DAY

some other officials Of the Fire Department to
witness the testing Of fire apparatus this
tna in Longacre Square. The tests are TO be
made with the new Gleason Bailey ss-foot extern
son ladder and the s5-foof Hayes extension
,saer The trial viii be the Brewster Building
49, will also he trial with the Hale wRter-
,ower which Is @ feet high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

United States Is large enough for me, and If I
ever get back III never go beyond the boundary
again. Our beds are OF mahogany, with a woven
bottom. the same as q cane chair. over that is
laid finely woven of very soft reed and
puts on pajamas and sleeps with no bed clothes
cept a white cOunterpane. We all have mosquito
netting and II is absolutely necessary, the little
devils are numerous and bloodthrsty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

shoulder He IS followed by a little freshman.
who has been delegated by his fraternity broth
ersf' to take care of the chapcrons, and who IS
now valanty and uusuccessfullv trying to pilot a
heavyweight matron through the awful crush
TIE typical Cornell dancing mai IS most IN eyl-
dence With head erect and guiding arm careIulIy
through all the giddv whirls Of most intricate
waltz without losing the movement, and by
some marvel of skill and luck without single col
lison. The learned professor prances by, with his
arm keeping pump-handle time the music,
matter how hard his partner may be trying 10 hold
II down. And II goes until 5 o'clock when the
last carriage rolls down the hill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
PISGP4NK AFTER HIS SALARY.
INCIDENTALLY. CAMERA FIENDs ARE syrxz
PTNGPANK.

August Pingpank, a barber. appointed process
server by President Guggenheimer was at CITY
Hall yesterday looking for his January salary In
cidentaIy. he had grievance against ALLEGED nsr@
OF him that published
/ would not have that picture printed for
thousand dollars. he said. 1T does not look Hke
az all"
I bet you are waylaid BY men with cameras an
the way uptown" said OF the clerks
On leaving the Office man with a canne-a an
preached and took a snapshot Pfngpank put M
MS hand 70 shade his face apparently and a.
70 the oruce or Controller Golfer where he va1fe5
70 knew Why ms salary had been held up
i VIII look into the matter" said lIr CoIe-
On leaving the office another camera was Is~aTlas
at him Pingpank bOted downstairs and a. ,o5
stop running until he reached the elevared -si1sl
where he took a train uptown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
A CRUCIAL TIME.

Junior week is overall except the ride home
1t is on this last carriage ride that many OF the
engagements are worked out. The young folks
have been together the greater part of the time
Tor a week, and there is something sentimental
about parting. Fellows declare that it almost
impossible to keep from saying .omtthing serious
TO the girl on this last ride. especially II she
had been very, very good you But whether the
proposal con es or not, the ride is ended all too
soon and you see her but for moment the next
afternoon on the way TO the train
Then you go back and mediate. You would like
tc barrcade your doors-against the mucSers 10
whom you owe money You think of lessons cut
that must be made up prevent busting" You
onder If II is worth il. The meditation usually
ends with the cheerful sOliloquy: IT'S all in life
time and by writing father something like this
Dear Father: The inclosed bills for S125 are for
social entertainments required in the college
course l hope you are enjoying the same good
health as myself I have the grip. Your affection
ate son. -.
One cannot mention dances 70 junior week man
for q month after that happy time without danger
explosion. He is without funds till the
end of the term. and is rushed with work for the
greasy grinds went on with studies while he
enjoying himself, and only the most terrific
efforts will save him from funk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
JEWELS IN A MANILA CHURCH.

Mrs c. S. Sedgwick Of No. 45 West Thirty-sec-
ond-st has Just received letter from her nephew
Walter W. knight, who is aid on the staff Of
General Otis in the Philippines. The letter was
written on December q. just after the death Of
General Lawten. II is dated from the Palace IN
Manila Among other things he says:
II my descriptive powers had been cultivated l
col1id write mares regarding this islaT4er Il
abounds with most interesting details. How wish
you could walk into some OF the cathedrals mere
all from two hundred to three hundred years OLD,
moss covered and showing their age on all sides.
At q recent function the figure Of Mary was COW
cred with diamonds valued at S2,000000 The follow
ing week squad OF guard searched the church'
and in The vestment room found q hidden hole con-
tanning seventy-fve rifles. ammunition, etc, and a
large tin fun D. unset diamonds. The diamonds
were given back the priests It IS good for the
church that | was not in charge OF the guard
l. = T0- sad bout I.aW+On? Brave and true
and loved by all enlisted men who ever served under
him The artillery fire was distinctly heard by US
AT the battle where he killed. His official
funeral viii take place Sunday, and will be
largely attended. Manila is all right but the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

sents almost every form of primitive activity and
almost every age in the evolution Of animals men
behind houses other objects in the miniature
town and at night are lighted while the family
say their evening prayers or rosary" before IL.
The name 'Belen'' is the Spanish name for Beth
Iehem- This custom is not universal and IS no
for the children than for The elders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
SUNDAY.
FEBRUARY 4. 1900.

The Pianola provides q
source of pleasure for
every one, whether he
be novice or skilled
musician.
Il overcores the
difficulties of the
unskilled by supplying
the necessary technic tic
play any piece.
1t satisfies the artistic
demands of the
musicalIy cultured by
allowing the player
instantaneous control
OF expression.
1t responds to his will
the rendition has
therefore a musical
personality the same
as when played with
the human fingers.
The claims made for
the Pianola are
marve1ous-so also are
the endorsements IT
has received from the
great artists.
Emil Safer has recently
purchased two more
Pianolas for friends IN
Germany. Why?
Come and hear
the Pianola, and
Judge for yourself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
PART III.
EIGHT PAGES.
LOSS IN LAWToN'S DEATH

APPRECIATION OF HIM ~
CHRISTMAS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Manila. Dec Is tspecia GENERA eor -l bo Je
has cast shadow over the spo'oss ,Iant,a There
season ~icn E Ti,e speaking person here who is
is scarcely an n army circles be was better
not afiec1eo y ~ any ether officer in the ser
Known pe-i..-a h. went his strong personality
rSe an attention and made an impression 9reoson
General La" 80 l,,evv him more than by name.
Even 'le .,,sbes him by his physical greatness
They o's'l - % fear him in way that was
and nae - .s..o,s They seemed 10 think, and
a'ill'st vas shared uneonsciously by many
American. that the General vas Invaneraoie ne
az. - a. ar Of invincibility that no one ever
A@e - 80 he,,g shot. For this reason the
- ~ death was hardly credited at first, and
- sbocl whei the truth Of the report was estab-
I.shed was greater