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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

is yearly increasing in power and af-
hciency am9ng every one of the great
nations. In every case in history the
great maritime power has been para
lyzed-killed not by disasters suffered in
its provinces, but by a blow direct at the
heart.
The British navy, of course, ought to
be sufficient, but are we wise in placing
all our eggs in one basket?
As to land defense, so far as I can
see, anything in the nature of conscrip-
ton is not a remedy the country is pre-
pared to accept. Therefore we must
induce the people to voluntarily put
themselves in a position to defend their
homes and country. If once the feeling
could be propagated that it is the duty
of every able-bodied Englishman to
make himself competent to meet an in
vading enemy, England would have a
defensive force which would make the
chances of an assailant so bad that no
assailant would appear.
A remarkable change has taken place
in the latter half of the century in the
views of the people regarding the EN-
pire. They formerly repealed it as a
burden, and that doctrine was carried
to such extremes by a man of splendid
genius Gladstone that it produced a
strong reaction, which started after the
disaster or MaJuba Hill and the death
of Gen. Gordon.
The death of Gordon has been avenged.
Perhaps it is too soon to say the great
humiliation of Majuba has been effaced
or that the great wrong has been right
ed. But we feel that we are on the
road to accomplish that end.
Under the brilliant guidance of Lord
Roberts 100000 soldiers-a larger army
than has ever before been sent across
the same expanse of sea-are now en-
gagged in reducing to obediency to the
Queen those territories which ought
never to have been released and in re-
storing to South Africa the only chance
it has of peace, development and tran
Quillity.
Mr.. Gladstone, in an evil moment for
/ the fame of the country and for his
| party. attached himself to the idea of
| the separation Of England and ireland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

cited as not sustaining this view.
g The women of the higher class wear
long dresses, but the laboring women
wear short dresses, and one shoulder is
almost always exposed, but this being
universal excites no criticism My assO-
citation with the people was largely in the
cities and country of the broad, rich val
ley extending 125 miles north of Manila.
With regard to women in this locality,
l can say with confidence that the gen
eral impression made upon our soldiers
and officers was very favorable"
OF TIE American soldier General
Wheeler cannot say enough. He adds
words to previous words, and goes on
piling up forever his tribute to the boys
in uniform To a friend he exclaimed:
Whenever Americans fight one al
ways sees distinctive acts of great hero
ism, but these heroic acts are so general
that it is difficult if not impossible to
single out individual instances. If we
attempt to include all the deserving the
| names are very numerous, and if we
/ seek to avoid this we omit many who
/ are quite as worthy as the few who are
selected for special mention.
1.-The history of campaigns shows that
/ while individual heroic acts are marked
and prominent, yet the most valuable
service is that of officers and men ex-
hibiting vim and courage and devotion
4 to duty side by side with their comrades,
thus encouraging all to those united eff
forts so essential to success. This, which
was very noticeable in Cuba, was if pos
sible more marked in the campaign in
the Philippines.
Zone specially noticeable was the
swimming of the Bagbag River by Pri-
Yates Edward White and W. p. Trem-
/ bly,, of Col. Funstons command, on April
! 81, 1899 These brave soldiers swan
the Bagbag River under fire, landed
within twenty feet of an insurgent earth
worth and tied q rope, which they had
carried with them, to one of the uprights
of the trench. by means of which rope
Col Funston and others were enabled
to cross the river on raft"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

It is unnecessary to say that this idea
failed. There has been long struggle
but no one can say the Home-Rule cause
presents any elements of sanguine an
uicipation for the future.
1t may be said that the Irish idea will
be realized and that Mr.. Gladstone's
aspirations will be fulfilled, but l do not
believe that causes which have once been
well beaten have reappeared to any pur-
pose in English history. Apart, how
ever, from the fate of former struggles,
I am still assured that there is no hope
of the predominant partners ever con-
senting to give Ireland practical indie
pendence.
We have learned something from the
South African war-how a disloyal gov
eminent in spite of warnings, could
accumulate ornaments against the more
powerful combatant and thus secure a
terrible advantage. We now know bet
ter than we did ten years ago what a
risk it would be if we gave a disloyal
government in Ireland the power of ac-
cumulating forces against this country.
Mr.. Gladstone shattered his own party
so that for the moment they are erased
and a powerless factor in English poll
tics. But it must not be imagined that
the effacement is likely to be permanent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
WITH
FIGHTING JOE WHEELER.
Wonderful Old Warrior Acknowledges Having
NE Most RemarkabIe Exnerenc. Of hs Long Career

while the battle is in progress. Thrice
has he been glazed, once wounded, many
scores of times has he been selected as
the target of the sharp-shooters and
warned by his men to keep out of range.
In exploring into the country General
Wheeler has not been backward, and
when others have ridden he has walked,
prowled, one of his men said of him,
STOPPING low, when accommodating bit
of dangerous country and climbing trees
to get a good view of the enemy in a fair
field. Some of the pictures of him are
really funny; all show great personal
characteristics.
Once, when advancing into what Gen
eral Wheeler feared might be a trap he
climbed a tall tree and with spy glass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

Uncle Sans Great Old Man of the
Army is in service in the Philippines
and enjoys it. Under recent date he
wrote home:
Il think any soldiers in the Philippines,
if asked regarding the needs of the
United States Army there, would reply
that it is already supplied with every
hing that the rank and file Of the army
could reasonably ask.
"After five months close observation
of soldiers in these islands and geperal
knowledge of the army for number OF
years, l do not hesitate to say that ours
is the best fed, the best clothed and the
best paid army in the world. And this
is as it should be, because the personnel
of the United States Army is eminently
superior to any other in physique, intelll-
gence, education, endurance, courage and
patriotism.
1.-THE ration issued to a soldier by the
Government gives him better break
fast, dinner and supper than IS enjoyed
by nine-tenths of the people of the United
States Fresh beef and mutton for the
troops is purchased partly in Australia
| and partly in the United States.
1.-The price paid by the Government
has varied very much, the cost being
/ 6OuellHlGS DIS lOW as IL ~~Ab9 eAA-N $780,
times as high as cents per pound
1.-The meat is carried to Manila in a
frozen state and will keep in good order
seventy-two hours after being taken
from the ship, provided the conditions
are favorable, and it has often kept well
as long as forty-eight hours even when
conditions were unfavorable-"
So wrote General Joseph Wheeler, gen
orally known as Fighting Joe" to a
friend in his old home. Alabama.
THE OLDEST VETERAN.
Those who are campaigning in the
Philippines, and thousands of brave boys
are enduring the exile of the Pacific fol
their country. tell great tales of the en-
durance and fighting power of the vete
ran, perhaps the oldest of them all, for be
is 81, who arrived with such hopes last
fall and who has bravely struggled or
through all the Universities that have
beset the American troops abroad, tC
the present.
From first to last 'Fighting Joe" has
been foremost. If there is a dangerous
charge to lead Fighting Joe" plans the
attack, drives well in the advance, and,
! like Lawton. walks along the firing line
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
DANGERS AROUND
GREAT BRITAIN.
BY Lord salisbury.

Hereafter external affairs will occupy
a considerably larger place among the
problems we have to solve. Not neces-
sarily because in themselves they are
more important, but if we look around
we can see the elements and causes Of
menace and peril slowly accommodating
and they may accumulate to such a point
as to require our earnest and most active
efforts to repel them.
am nervous at using language Of such
a kind lest it should be thought that by
pointing out this possible danger l am
indicating that something is known to
the Foreign Office. But / wish most
emphatically to say 1 have no idea of
that kind. The state of affairs as l
know it and so far as the Government
is concerned is peaceful. 1t is impossi-
BILE to speak too highly of the careful.
calm neutrality which has been observed
by all the governments of the world.
A certain section of their subjects-not,
! hope, very large, though a very
noisy one-has at the present moment a
great prejudice against Great Britain.
1t does not, however, follow that we have
no precautions to take. Governments
may come and go and feelings may
change from year to year. That root
Of bitterness against England which
am unable to explain may be mere ca
price to satisfy the exigencies of jour
nalists to-day, or it may Indicate deep
seated feeling which later we may have
to reckon with.
There can be no security nor conf
dence in the feelings or sympathy of
other nations except through the eff
ficiency of our own defense and the
strength of our own right arm. Every
where the power Of defense is increas-
ing, and who knows but all these things
may be united in one great wave to
dash upon our shores.
The material for military aggression
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

province to ds either.
As though With mind intent upon the
sex, General Wheeler in a conversation
with an American woman says of the
Filipino ladies':
1.-The women-that is, the ladies of the
higher class in the cities, especially in
Manila-are very strict IN their etiquette,
and among the laboring population there
was general air of modesty which was
quite noticeable. 1t is true they have
customs which seem inconsistent with
this, and their style dress might be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02


the Words Of the Spring Poet:
The gentle spring has come,
And gone;
And blushing red is
Summers morn.
The leaves are out upon the trees; like
as with a carpet OF green has the merci-
full grass clothed the bare brown earth;
overhead the birds are singing in the
branches, and, above all, Old Sol, the
Father of Nature, sits glaneing down
upon his working subjects.
Nature prepares her feast and invites
to its bounty all who win come. She
tells you that the trees hang full of bios
SONS, with promise of fruit; she gurgles
Of the cooling pools and the warm surf;
she tells strange tales of mountain
"Come, GOMEZ and all who have no
more pressing engagements are ready
to away.
Come away to the woods,
To the woods away,
At the break of the glorious
Summers day.
And whittier?
This is the annual question which
troubles all; troubles while it interests;
pleases while it concerns. Often that
which should be a matter of rejoicing is
turned into one of anxiety, and, instead
of selecting the spot in a revel of delight
at escaping from town, the matter of
choosing a suitable Summer biding place
becomes one that is very perplexing to
the good wife, upon whose shoulder
generally rests the duty of selection.
Along the coast States, where the surf
runs warmest in July, fortunate vacation
folk generally select two summer homes;
one for early in the season; the other
for later days. June, July and August
are spent at the seashore; September
and October in the mountains.
Others less migratory settle down in
one country home and remain there,
while still others, and these include the
vast army of summer resort people. go
away only for a short vacation and re-
turn.
For all Of these there are special vaca-
ton spots, each adapted to its own va
riety and vacationist.
This newspaper, which makes a
speciality of good things of all kinds, has
specially prepared itself this year to
cater to, and to please, the great number
OF people who read its columns and look
to it as a guide in all matters outside
the homeland in many within its wallsl
During the holiday season we told our
readers what and where to buy; dur
ing the vacation season we tell them
when and where to go; also how to go,
and incidentally. where to buy pack
ing materials and what to wear.
The girl who seeks the coast, to be-
come a mermaid, can turn to our summer
resort columns, pretty sure that she will
find there hint or clue-a word or two
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
APPLICATION.
i Office, SitlIa, Alaska, Sept. 1S, 1900.

Land Office, Sitlla, Alaska, Sept. 1S, 190O
 The.Victoria Cross Fishing and Mining Co., corporation, of tine City and County of San Francisco State of California, assignee of William K. Hess, beius entitled to the bene- fits of Section 2SC6 of tho revised Statutes of che United States, granting additional lands to soldiers aud sailors who served iu the war of the Rebellion, do hereby apply to enter the following:
 Commencing nt q stone marked Cor. No. 1, situate ou the shore of TOugass Narrows at the mouth and on the left bank of Ketchikan creek, from which U. S. I. M. bears \, 49c 10 ' w., 1.15 chains distant; thence N.7o ". 15l chains to stone marked Cor. No. ?; thence s. S ". III chRiuS to stone marked Cor. No, g., situate on left bank of Ketchikan creek; thence along ordinary high water mark of Ketchikan creek and TOngass Narrows $, lS9 90 E., IS chains: $. 60 SO' {. 1.24 chains to the point of beginning, being Alaska Non Mineral Survey No. l5l.
 Magnetic Variation 2S 05 l.. containing .l2 of an acre, as additional to his original homestead on the West 13 of Swlf Sec. l, !. 70 \. R.5 w, which he entered April 5, 1872, per Homestead No. 4o2S, at the Ironton, Mo. U- $. Land Office
 VICTORIA CROSS FISHING & MINING CO.
 By L. $. SchOenfeld, Sec'y.
 Eir8t publication. Oct 2, 1900.
 Last publication, Dec, %, 1900.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS.

In consideration of the fact that, at certain times and seasons, the wasting of water by parties whose water pipes were not properly protected from the frost, has caused a scarcity when it was most needed to protect the city of Douglas from fires, the owner of the Douglas City Water Works has author ized the Douglas City Fire Department to make and enforce such rules and regulations, governing the use of water from the mains as they may deem prop CT and necessary for the safety of the city.
 Now, therefore, it is hereby ordered that in case of fires in the city no water shall be taken from any of the taps or faucets, except to be used in subduing said fires, aud furthermore no taps or faucets shall be left open at any time for any othor purpose, than that for which the water rental Is paid to the said Douglas City Water Works. A copy Of the above rules and regulations will be posted at every tap or faucet where practicable aud in case said rules and regulations are violated the Doug las City Fire Department is authorized by the said owner of the Douglas City Water Works to cut of said premises from the mains by the closing of water gates, etc.
 All patrons of the Douglas City Wat CT Works are hereby notified Of said authority and are asked to govern them selves accordingly.
 By order of
 THE DOUGLAS CETY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
 Dec. 14th, 1900.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
GOOD INDIANS.

The effect of the Christian influence upon the Alaska Indian may be more apparent in some localities than it is on Douglas Island, but their elevation to the plane of morality and decency seems to be slow process. In fact it almost appears that the touch of learn ing acquired in the Mission schools has been only an added fuel to the flame of natural vice and sin. The ability to read and write serves to give its lncky -or unlucky-possessor a special and exalted position among the tribe, They are looked up to and revered, and fnd- iug that their wits are made for some thing, they attempt to live on them or by them and therein they fail. Then their natural cunning asserts itself and they begin a series of damnable prac- tices that sink them even lower than their fellows. The only solution of the problem of the Indian is found, it seems, in the simple theory that there are no good Indians except dead ones.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
Christmas Morning, Dec. g, 7:3a O'clock
SWEDISH CELEBRATION.

Swedish service conducted by Bro. Andrew Forsberg. It is expected that Rev. S. P. Holmberg, of Rock Island, H., the new Swedish Lutheran minister for Douglas, will be present and preach the sermon. The public invited,
 Come and hear the Swedish Choral singing,
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
THE DOUGLAS OPERA HOUSE.
ME. AND MRS. GEO. T. SNOW ON THE BILLS
 FOR NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT.

Mr. Gius of the Douglas Opera House is making determined effort to pro- vide for his patrons a series of enter tainments that will be at all times new and attractive. The latest new depart ure is the engagement of Mir. and Mrs Geo. T. Snow to appear on Friday even ing, Dec. Dist, at which time the thrill ing drama by Clay M. Green, entitled "A False Friend" will be presented.
 Mir. and Mrs. Snow need no introduc- ton on Douglas Island. Their worth and ability is we'll established. This will probably be the best and biggest show of the season and it behooves all lovers of the drama to secure seats at an early date. No pains or expense will be spared to make this occasion a success.
 Mr. and Mrs, Snow will be well sup ported by the very best talent obtaina- ble. We bespeak for Mir. Gius full house ou next Friday night.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24th,
 AT8o'oLoCK, SOCIAL, CELEBRATION.


 Public Union Christmas Tree and Festival, in which Douglas and Tread, well unite as in time past.
 A very interesting and enjoyable pro- gramme.
 The church handsomely decorated for the occasion.
 Santa Claus Headquarters for Doug las Island" with beautiful exterior and interior views.
 Brilliant illumination with fine seen ic effects.
 Candy and a generous treat for all.
 Visit from Santa Claus with Christ mas present for every boy and girl who attends.
 Open to all and everybody welcome.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

McMillan Fur and Wool Co.'S price list of Nov. 18th is at this office Those having anything in their line to sell cannot do better than deal with this old zeliable firm.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

Be sure you look at the suits and ov- ercoats at Bach's before you make g purchase,
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
MuRRAYSLIBERALITY.

For some tine past it has been an un- solved problem with the Douglas City Fire Department how to prevent wat CT famine during the dry cold spells that come in the fall ana early winter. While the supply of water at such times is sufficient for all ordinary pur- poses, the tank is drained by the using of the flowing water to prevent exposed pipes from freezing.
 The business men of the city had dis cussed every conceivable plan and were almost in despair, when M-. Murray, who owns and controls the city water works system, came forward with the proposition that he would delegate to the Fire Department the authority to make such rules and regulations as would remedy the evil, and would, to use his own words, stand by them"
 This action may cost Mir. Murray a customer or two, but when they realize that the safety of the city depends up on it, we believe that everybody will applaud his action.
 Hundreds of dollars expended fer hydrants, hose, nozzles and carts will be of no avail if we have no water, Thousands of gallons are soon wasted, It is much cheaper to pay for few feet of piping than to build a new town.
 NIr. Murray suggestion has been act ed upon by the Fire Department and they mean business. The public will be notified first and then all vioIators of the rules will be dealt with. Every good citizen is on the side of right and justice. All praise to Mir. Murray.
 If the approaching season of festivi- ties holds for you no attraction, and your heart is tinged with sadness as memories of happy days, now long past crowd upon your mind, let us prescribe a potion that will bring you joy. Seek out some fellow mortal whose life is burdened by care or sorrow, or the grip of poverty, and by gift, however small, let the sunshine of gladness and brotherly love dispel the. clouds in your life and his, and you will realize the truth of the adage ''It is more blessed to give than receive"
 AIcMilian Fur and Wool Co.'S price no T-aa .. .E Al,s- ,4gS,, m,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-07-27
Chancery Court-2dDist.
y. c. HILL. CHANCELLOR.

In the county Of Pearl River AN the first Monday
of January and July and continue six days.
In the county Of Marion tirsf district on the
secnnd Monday of January and july and continue
sir dVs. IN the second district on tho third
Monday of January and July and continue six
dav.
T, N. coinfv Of Hancock on the fourth Monday
Of January and .lnlv and rontimle six days
In the county nf Harrison on the first Monday
of February and august and continue six DAYS.
IN the county Of Jackson on the second Monday
ofrehruarv and Aurnst and continue six days.
IN the county of WAYNE IN fhe second Monday
ofIune and December and coutinnne sv DAYS.
IN the county Of Jones' on The first Monday Of
March and September and continue six DAYS.
In the county of Jasper on the serund M~nday
Of March and September and continue six days.
In the county If Perry held In Augusta. thu
First district on tho third Monday Of March and
Sspnpmhcr and continue ak days. In the town Of
f,attipshnrg the second district on fhr thu first
Monday Of June and December and continue six
days.
In the county Of Smith on the fourth Monday At
March and September and continue six ,lavs,
IN the county of Covington on the fourth Mon.
dav NJ An,il and October and continnp six DAYS.
In tn" county Of Greene on Thursday after the
second Monday OF April and October and continue
three dnys
In the county of Newton on the first Monday
of april and November aud continue six DAYS.
In the county Of Laudei,lale on the first Mon
day of May and November and continue twenty.
fur days
In the county Of Clarke on the third Monday II
April and November and continue six days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-07-27
NO TOWN Niger FOR HIM.
Clarion-L Ledger.

Clarion Ledger.
We are needing labor mighty bad
10 the cotton fields, remarked 4 prom.
inent Kinds county planter who was
in the city yesterday, "but l don't
want any more Of these city.bred mig
gers on my place. Last week was In
town and hired four Of them to 60 out
on my place and chop cotton. They
were the densest set l ever saw. One
OF them had worked all his life in a
barber shop, and actually couldn't tell
the cotton from the growing weeds.
After had instilled into his mind the
difference in the two, l started him
down long row 10 a 100 acre field
Well, he hoed TO the end, crossed the
fence and began to hoe over in my
neighbor's fleld-actually he didn't
have sense enough to turn around an6
hoe back without getting orders tt
that effect. ! fired him on the spOl
and now he is l0ating around the t0wr
somewhere"