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tary purposes without specific permission
of the Sultan. 1t developed that that was
because they thought the land was to be
taken without payment When he found
out that he would get money for it he yield
ed so readily as to create the impression that
he wished we would occupy his whole
| dominion at once.
| There was a provision about slavery
which had given the General some anxiety
| He was afraid that the Moros would object
to his plan for the purchase of freedom on
the. ground that it would terminate slavery,
which was exactly what he was aiming to
do. They did object to the clause, but not
on that gfound. He had fixed an upset
price which they thought was too high.
With great show of deliberation, the Gen
eral consented that it should be reduced.
| 1t was great victory for Moro diplomacy.
The Secretary did most of the talking for
the Moros, but the sleepy and bored Sultan
knew very well what he was saying. Two
or or three times when the Sultan looked as il
he were about to sing, There is a green hill
far away he cut into the discussion with a
sudden directness that showed how closely
he followed everything that was said. The
three DatoS made a few speeches which all
those who understood them received with
Kalvi for his opinion. He volunteered
nothing, but when asked he made talk
which evidently did not suit None Of the
discussion among themselves was inter
pfeted, SO thaJ the Americans could tell
only by appearances what was going on.
The followers of the Datos got tired OF all
the talk after a while, and strolled out into
the yard to look at the guards and talk it all
over. kalvi's men went, too, and finally
Kalvi went. Soon afterWard there was
commotion in the yard. The instant
thought of every American there was the
same-the bad blood between Kalvi and
the Sultan had found expression in fight
of their men. The three Datos with the
Sultan jumped out Of their chairs and
rushed out of the room, clutching at their
big knives as they went. 1t was nervous
minute, and we wished that we had not
given such remarkable evidence of our
confidence in the Moros as to bring the four
ladies with us. But whatever he thought,
no American gave any sign that he was in
the least disturbed. Gen. Bates gave one
sharp look down the line of his little party,
and saw everybody at least outWardly
calm. The ladies were as cool as the
men. The Generals eyes snapped, and
that was all. In another minute word
came from below that the guard had ar
rested man. That was the end Of it.
Kalvi came back and sat down. His men
trooped in again. Sweet peace brooded
over us once more.
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
AN AMERICAN SULTAN.
How Uncle sam Took the Moros Under the
Flag.
Oscar King Davis. in Ai6sree's.

Oscar King Doris. in Aiaslees.
The Sultan of Sulu is a yaung man, but
he gives the impression of knowing what he
is about and just what he wants. His head
is rather large and well shaped. His skin
is the color of old copper that has been
polished. His eyes are well apart, but he
has a trick of dropping the lids that makes
him look sleepy and Indifferent. He has
good firm Jaw and chin, with a medium
sized straight nose. He wore on his head
a fez which started red, but after while
he took off an outer covering and it was
white. As far as waistcoat and trousers
were concerned, he was in correct evening
dress. His coat was a gorgeous creation
i'll corn-yellow silk that came clear to his
heels and had long flowing sleeves. His
feet were shod with patent feathers. Two
of the three Dates We're in regulation Moro
dress, the other wore trousers as big as a
woman's. and o aud-white-checked
flannel blazer. All the Datos carried large
knives and chewed betel nut.
Business began Immediately with the
reading Of the draft of the agreement pro-
posed by the Americans. 1t was modelled
on the old Spanish treaty-as it was called
and guaranteed the Moros all the usual
rights and religious freedom, except that
Gen. Bates made it very distinct that
juramentadoism would not be tolerated.
1t provided also that our flag must be flown,
that we should occupy such places as we
saw fit for military purposes, that we would
continue the Sultan's pay for ruling his
people, and that we would not sell or dis
pose of the islands without the knowledge
and consent of the Sultan. The agree
ment had been done into their language by
Mr. Schuck, the interpreter, and the Secre-
tary read it while the Sultan turned his
back on his followers and looked bored to
death.
Objection arose at once, when discussion
began, to the provision that our flag should
be flown. In 1898, when the Spanish were
too busy with us to pay attention to the
Sultan, he went to Mecca flying his own
flag, contrary to his agreement with the
Spanish, and nothing derogatory happened
to him. Therefore, he could not see why
he should not fly his own flag whenever he
went abroad. The fact that that was a
practical denial of our sovereignty and
forfeited our protection did not appeal to
him, inviewof his experience. The argu-
ment went around in ring for few min
utes, and then the General suggested
that as they were not reaching conclusion
they should go on to something else. The
Moros objected to the occupation for mill
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
Magazines and Notes.

The special features of The American
Monthly ReUie1U Of RerieUs are sketch
Of the Hon. Charles II. Allen, the first
Goyernor OF Puerto Rico, by Henry Mac
9arland; sketches of Gems Joubert. Cron ie
Botha, and other military leaders of the
Beers; an account of the methods used in
fighting the plague at Honolulu and
throughout the world.
McCLure's Mdgdsine for May gives an
Intimate, vivid presentment of Gen. Law
reference to his Philippine campaign, in
an article by his close associate in the
Philippines Prof. Dean G, Worcester
The article Is illustrated with a series OF
portraits Of Lawton, showing him at diff.
yerent ages from II to SIS. and with other
pictures.
The American Queen for Nav is re.
eplendent in most appropriate cover by
Alexander Rummler, entitled Plating
the Nay Pole
The National tribune., 1900-05-17

Hon. George B. Cortelyou, who succeeded
Hon. John Addison Porter as Secretary to
the President, was born in New York CITY,
July 26, 1862, and belongs to one of the
oldest families of that State
His grandfather, Peter Croyleus Cortel-
you, ST., for 40 years n member of the type
founding firm of George Bruce Il Co., and
his father, Peter c. Cortelyou, jr., were
prominent figures in New York business
and social circles a generation ago In
1884 he was appointed confidential stenog-
raphcr in the United States Appraisers
Office at New York, but resigned upon the
change of Administration in March, 1885.
In October, 1889, he was appointed private
secretary to the Post Office Inspector in
charge at New York, and two Years later
became private secretary TO the Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General He re-
signed in March, 1892. but was reap
pointed by Assistant Postmaster-G eneral
Maxwell. In November, 1895, he was ap-
pointed stenographer 10 the President, and
few months later Executive Clerk to Mr..
Mckinney. He was made Assistant Secre-
tary to the President in 1898. On the retire
ment of Mr. Porter he was appointed Secre-
tary to the President.
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
LADIES OF THE GAR.
Proposition from Illinois Department to
Admit Sons Of Veterans A. Honorary
Members.

Members.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: We have Just
closed our ninth Annual Department Conven-
ton at Jacksonville, Ill Two hundred and fouI
mendation passed by the Convention was that
we admit Sens of Veterans as honorary mem
bcrs," the same We do the comrades. A set OF
10 be presented to the National Convention for
approval Some changes in the Flag Service"
will also be asked for.
The following ladies were elected and installed
for the ensuing year: Pres. Mrs. Louise Owens.
Chicago; s. v p Martha Young, Chicago;
J. V. p, Elizabeth Prinkard Monticello; Treas,
Alice Place Chicago: Chap, Mary Smythng,
Chicago Counselor Mary e. Clark Springfield
Our Convention was harmonious, and great
amount of business valuable to our own Depart
The Committee on Greetings from the G. A r.
was composed of Comrades George Reed and
Taylor. They gave us good cheer, words of
wished us great success for the future, assuring
us of their support and corporation.
The Sons of Veterans also sent us large and
representative committed They are very much
pleased with the prospect Of becoming honorary
members OF our Order and feel if our efforts in
that direction arc sustained by the National
Order that it will rebound to credit and be of
great assistance TO them.
Every delegate at our Convention seemed full
of hope, earnestness of purpose and desire to
work continuously for the success and advance
ment OF the Order
As for practical work among our Circles.
would add that husun Circle, 40, has lust com
ought to be made a note Of A sister who has
been totally blind for IL years submitted TO an
operation on her eyes by an eminent occulist of
our city aud il proved a complete success The
Circle paid all the expense and placed the lady,
sister of a comrade, on the list of membership
an "honored member" No words can express
tho Joy and gratitude OF the dear sister at the
thoughtful kindness shown her, and she feels
that lifelong devotion to the cause We are max
ing for Is the best she can offer TO show her ap-
probation.
All our Circles are doing grand and noble work
for the comrades and their loved ones every day.
Our Soldiers Home here is now receiving our
special cara II b q Home where the comrade
The National tribune., 1900-05-17

Comrade Frank l.. Campbell, who sue
ceeded Hon. Webster Davis as Assistant
Secretary of the Interior, is a member of
Lincoln Post, 3, Department Of the Potomac,
having been mustered over 20 years ago.
He was born in Hancock County, w. Va,
and is SO years old. He served in the
Union army during the war, and later be-
came school teacher, then Superintendent
of the public schools at Marlboro, o., and
afterwards studied law. In 1870 he was
appointed to the Census Bureau, and later
was transferred to the Pension Bureau.
He served as Special Examiner, a member
of the Board of Review, and then on the
Board of Pension Appeals. For the past
10 years he had been in the Assistant
Attorney Generals Ofice.I
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gagged the Beers to cover this retirement
which was successfully accomplished. Th
Beers continued tolshell the retiring troops
but showed no desire to press the attack
further. Meanwhile the Boer trains
streamed away northward, blowing up th'
culverts as they went. Next day Gen
Hutton'S Brigade, including the Canadians
with q part of Gen. French'S cavalry
crossed the Zand River and began to work
its way cautiously along the railway north
ward in the track of the retiring Beers
About 5000 horsemen were probably en-.
gagged in this advance. During the night
the Boers retreated, not further contesting
the crossing of the river.
There were other small conflicts.
On the 18th it was reported that on Thurs
day British column, 1900 strong, sent by
Hunter, arrived at Vryburg, 100 miles from
Mafeking, whose defenders are in bad
plight.
Last Thursday President Steyn, with a
large force of Beers advancing towards the
British, came into contact with Campbell S
Brigade and Brabant's Horse, 20 miles
northeast of Thaba Nchu. A smart en-
gagement ensued, with no positive success
on either side, except that the Boer advance
was stopped.
Gen. bundle has disposed 10000 in
fantry along 20 mile front in such way
as 10 bar Boer advance toward Lord
Roberts's communications.
On May II Gen. Roberts entered Kroon-
stad, meeting with no opposition, the Beers
having abandoned the town Friday night
Lord Roberts'S dispatch telling of the
occupation read: IL entered Kroonstad at
1:31 without opposition today, when the
Union jack was hoisted amid cheers from
the few British residents. President Steyn
fled last evening, after vainly endeavoring
to persuade the burghers to continue oppos-
ing us. The I'ransvaalers said they would
no longer fight on Orange Free State SOIL
and made off for the Vaal River. Free
Staters accused the Transvaalers of having
made use of them and then deserting
Many of the Free Staters have gone to then
homes"
At the time of this occupation the only
point in the FREQ State where the Beers
seemed in any force, except straight in
Roberts's front, vas on the southeast,
where Gems. Rundle, Campbell, and Bra
bant were holding them in check, west of
Ficksburg and Lady brand, and grad dual,y
pushing them back, as well us ef;ecinally
defeating all their efforts 10 break through
and threaten Lord Roberts's communica-
tons.
Military experts believe the Beers will
now hurry on to the Yaal where they will
once more attempt to stem the passage
of the invading army, while the hulk OF the
federals prepare for what will, perhaps, be
a decisive battle on the ridge running east
and west southwark of Johannesburg,
where open ground to the southwark offers
the defenders splendid advantages over
any attacking force.
AS We go to press there is report to the
effect that Lord Roberts will again stop to
rccuperate. Gen. DdHer has begun some
active operations in Natal, but details are
lacking He is evidently meeting some
resistance
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
MEMORIAL DAY.
BY LIEUT.. WIN. W. DAVIS, co. K, 18th MASS
RoXBURY, MASS.

BY LIEUT. VIM. W. DAVIS, 90. K, 29TH MASS
RoXBURY, MASS
Memorial Day; the deep drum sounds
A call to seek the soldiers mounds.
Come FORTH ye martial bandi
List to the loud reveille beat;
Enter the Post, your comrades meet
March to the burial strand.
phalanx of answering men
Repose in yonder quiet glen;
Their work on earth is DER,
No more they sound the battle-cry,
No more on field OF carnage lie
Their colors ne'er to lower.
Here, in the calm and holy shade
Our comrades we have gently laid.
And beat the mufiled drum;
The bugles pealng blast we sound,
With immortelles We deck the ground,
And fire the minute guni
Devotion here hath fingered round
Each spot of consecrated ground,
And hill and valley blessed;
Here, where our loved ones oft have Strayed,
Here. where they loved and wept and prayed.
Hero. where their ashes rest
Yet while by life's endeaTments crowned.
To mark this day. we gather round
And Strew their graves with flowers,
And to our brave defenders raise
A song of gratitude and praise,
Throughout these hallowed bowerA
A cline there is from danger free:
God fit these souls that cline to see,
Who can return no more
1t hath no wounds to thrill and bleed.
No staff of trust like broken reed.
No griefs from earthly shore.
Let lowering angels watch the spos
Death spoke in every booming shot
That knelled upon the earl
Let sage and bard here shed light
That never shall go down at night
Till each in heaven appear
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
Rash Request.

The strictness with which the Sabbath is
kept in Scotland is illustrated by a story
told by a devout Scottish minister.
He once stopped at a country inn in the
nothern part of his native land, to pass the
Sunday. The day was rainy and close,
and toward night, as he sat in the little
parlor of the inn, he suggested TO his land
one of the windows raised so that they
might have some fresh air in the room.
"Mon," said the old woman, with stern
disapproval written plainly on her rugged
face, "dinna ye ken that ye can hae no
fresh air in this hoose on the Sawbeth?"
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and his wife are admitted together and our Ma
tional Counselor, Agnes J. Winslow is its Presi-
dent All Circles in the State working for its
support There are 81 in the Home now, and il
is supported entirely by voluntary subscription.
Memorial Day with all its sad associations is
near. We. as Ladies of the G.. R, are busy
with our committees and plans. We send COM
mittees to visit all the public schools in the city
and explain more fully the real meaning of Me-
mortal Day and try to keep in the minds of the
young the value of the services that were rem
dered to our country by the comrades Of 81, and
to urge upon them the value and importance Of
veneration for glorious 1ag.-NELLIa
UNDERWOOD, National Press Correspondent
Chicago I'LL
The National tribune., 1900-05-17

How any man may quickly cure himself after
years of suffering from nervous weakness, lost
vitality, varicocee, ETC.. and restore the organs
to strength and vigor. Simply send your name
and address to DR. +. W. Knapp. 1l30 Hull Bldg,
Detroit Mich. and he will gladly send the free
receipt with full directions so that any man may
easily cure himself at home, This is certainly
a generous offer and the following extracts
taken from his daily mail show what men think
of his generosity.
'Dear Slr:-Piease accept my sincere thanks
for YOURS O, recent date. l have given your
treatment a thorough test and the benefit has
been extraordinary. 1t has completely braced
The National tribune., 1900-05-17

me up. I am Just as vigorous ms when boy and
you cannot reiize now happy 1 am"
"Dear Sr.-Your Method worked beautifully.
Results were exactly what / needed. Strength
and vigor have completely returned and Is en-
urely satisfactory"
Dear Sir:-Yours was received and had no
trouble In making use of the receipt as directed
aud can truthfully say it is a boom to weak men.
am greatly improved in strength and vigor."
All correspondence is strictly confidential,
mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt
is free for the asking and he wants every man
to have it.
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
nisint.ragtad Affection

I'm afraid, Edward. you're marrying
me only because Eve inherited from my
uncle 100000 croWns.'
why, Blanche, how can you think that
of me? Your uncle is nothing to me! |
would marry you no matter from whom
you inherited the money!
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
B. g. O. Weekend Excursions.

Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays, for
return until following Monday, at reduced
rates from Washington to Charlestown,
Frederick, Annapolis Junction and inter
mediate points
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
This VIII Interest Manp.

F. W. Parkhurst, the Boston publisher, says
that if any one who Is afflicted with rheumatism
in any form, or neuralgia, will send their ad.
dress to him at box 1901, Boston, Mass, he will
direct them to a perfect cure. He has nothing
to sell or give only tells you how he was cured.
hundreds have tested 1t with succosA
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
Indiana Encampment.

The Annual Encampment of the Depart
n1ent of Indiana will convene at Tomlinson
Hall, Indianapolis, May 16. Department
Commander VIM. L. Dunlap will preside:
Chief Shaw and staff will
attend.
The National tribune., 1900-05-17
Has Been Missing a Treat.

DALLAS TEX, May 5.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: have taken
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE only one year. and
now realize that have been missing treat BY
not subscribing for it sooner. ". F. BARCUS.
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New Music,

"The Flag that Ne'cr Comes Down." by
Chas. w. Mcclure; music by Chas. n
Daniels. Published by the Union Music
Co., Kansas City, Kan.
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new APPLICATIONS
ARE REQUIRED

To secure benefits of this New Law, but
former claims are not thereby abandoned.
nA. Write us the facts in your
case and we will send you the proper appli-
cation form. sGa- No fee unless sue.
ceSsful.
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A SPECIAL Offer

Send us five names and address.
es of persons coming under the above
classes and we will send you FREE our NEW
SOLDIERS MANUAL, all about pensions,
etc. with the New Law of May 9, 1900.
The National tribune., 1900-05-17

Routine matters occupied the Senate on
Thursday. In the House by the narrow
margin of two votes MIR. Crawford. of North
Carolina, Democrat, was unseated and his
place given to Mr.. Pearson, who was a
member of the 54th and 55th Congresses.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-29
New Industry for Missouri
Valley


If the project which is now be-
ing formulated by several local bus
mess men and capitalists is con-
eummated in the manner antici-
pated the manufacturing interests
OF Missouri Valley are to be aug
mented by an enterprise that will
be quite an important factor in
the city's commercial standing.
The real intentions of the pro-
moters Of the new enterprise are
for numerous reasons kept secret
for the time being, but in an in
terview this morning one of the
promoters stated the company
contemplated establishing manu-
factory in this city for the placing
of numerous kinds Of tobacco such
as smoking, chewing, ETC., in the
wholesale market. The promoters
of the new enterprise are able to
give it all the financial backing
necessary. The promoters met
last night and evidenced consid-
cradle interest in the proposed
enterprise.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-29

Storekeeper G L Balch has been
showing himself to be man of
original ideas since coming here
several months ago to take charge
of the extensive store room of the
North Western at this point. He
is just now finishing upa general
house cleaning and overhauling,
and in the meantime has rear
ranged and classified the entire
stock kept here for the company.
System and classification have
been the key note as he and his
assistants have been Mt work. All
the racks for storing the heavy
stock have been reconstructed Of
uniform size, seven feet in
heighth. Pockets in each rack
contain the supplies, each pocket
bearing the pattern number of the
stock contained. All is arranged
in plain sight so that the house
man can lay his hand on anything
needed from a lamp wick to q
steam chest casing without a
moments delay. Racks for light
er goods are eight feet high with
IA stepping shelf making them of
easy access.
An innovation introduced by
Mr. Bach is that of blue print
diagram on the end of each rack
showing in glance it's contents.
All racks containing locomotive
stock bear cards enclosed in glass
frames showi y just what engine
may require the stock there con-
tanned. All is arranged so that
any part of any locomotive on the
Iowa division can be gotten out
and sent to the repair shops OF
sent out on the road without de-
lay, which is a very essential
feature.
The electric light men are now
rewriting the ore room 30 as tc
put in additional lights. Steam
heat connections are also being
made, which the men will I'm.
doubtedly appreciate. Clinton
Age.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-29

To remove a troublesome corn or
bunion: First soak the corn or bunion
in warm water to soften it, then pare
it down as closely as possibly without
drawing blood and apply Chamberlain's
Pain Balm twice daily; rubbing vigor-
ously for five minutes at each applica-
ton. A corn plaster should be worn
for few days. to protect it from the
shoe. AS a general liniment for
sprains, bruises, lameness and rheuma-
tism, Pain Balm is unequaled. For
sale by Elliott Il Harvey. nSO
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-29
A Village Blacksmith Saved
His Little Sons Life.

Mr. IL II Black. the we'll known will
age blacksmith at Grahamsville, Sulli-
van county, F Y, says: Our little son,
five years old, has always been subject
to Group, and so bad have the attacks
been that we have feared many times
that he would died. We have had the
doctor and used many medicines, but
Chamberlaln's cough remedy is now
our sole reliance. 1t seems to dissolve
the tough mucus and by giving fire.
quent doses when the cronpy symp-
toms appear we have found the dread
ed Group is cured beforeit gets settled.
There is no danger IN giving this rem
edy for it contains no opium or other
injurious drug and may be given as
confidently TO babe as to an adult.
For sale by Elliott & Harvey, drug
glsts. MO