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The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26
FILTHY PEKINC.
The Frightfuily %Unsanitary Condition OF
China's Capital.

~
China's Capital.
The three chief characteristics Of
the Chinese capital which most i'm
press the newly arrived visitor are
dust, stencil and dogs, writes an Am
erican from Peking. There has been
no rain since June, and the hideous
tracks that are dignifed by the title
of streets are ankle deep in black dust,
much of which 10 puivcrizoh filth.
Along the m~acadamized streets, of
which there are three, are open drains.
These serve as sewers from which the
sewage is dipped and the highways
sprinkled. When 1t dries the pulveriz-
ing Is resumed, and, In addition to the
original compound, the residuum of
he tainted water Is breathed int the
lungs. From the gayety of Japan
with its dainty ~teahouses, pretty gar
dens, polite, cheerful people, China is
d descent into Avernus. There are two
c~iasses--the rich and the poor-since
in comparison with the poverty of the
very poor, those in comfortable cir
cumstances, the farmers. ~shopkeepers,'
and others of like position, must be
counted as rich. The one thought-the
daily struggle with half the population
is TO secure food enough to allay
he pangs of hunger. In summer they
are but half clad, and, in the north,
in winter, their wadded clothing sim
ply prevents them from freezing to
death. They wear no underclothing.
and the wadded garments, worn for
years, left when not in use at the
pawnbroker's. are black and stiff with
filth and infested with vermin. The
houses OF the lower classes are wretch
ed in the extreme, the floor of earth
or brick. the kang or brick stove bed.
and a few poor utensils being the sum
OF their possessions. While they show
great skill in many lines of purely
decorative work the Chinese are not
the best artisans In the world, espec-
tally as carpenters. and the doors and
windows are seldom fitted to exclude
the piercing winds. Added to this thew
rarely shut a door, and the windows,
covered with paper, which soon be-
comes ragged and broken, are better
adapted to excluding the light than
the cold. The people suffer frightfully
from chilblains during the winter
months. hands and feet being raw and
bleeding, and thousands die of pulmon-
AIRY complaints.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26
The Largest Plant In tho World.

1.-THE largest plant in the world
said an eminent naturalist Ia the writ
er the other day, 'is probdbly a gigan-
tic seaweed, known as the '%nereocytis.
which frequently grows to a height of
more than 800 feet. The stem Of the
plant IL AZ strong as an ordinary rope
and large quantities of 1t are dried and
used as rope by the inhabitants of the
South Sea islands. where the curious
vegetable ropes are found. The sea-
weed usually grows to a depth OF from
200 to 800 feet. AS soon as the plant
takes root a spear shaped balloon is
formed, which grows with the stem
toward the surface of the center. This
balloon frequently has a diameter of
six feet or more. II has, of course,
n upward tendency. and therefore
keeps the stem growing until 1t floats
on the top of the water. This enor-
nous weed grows In such quantities
that large m~eadowlike islands are
formed, which are often so big as to
impede navigation. The ropes made
from the stem of the plant are used
for building purposes, and the balloons
when dried mako very serviceable yes
~sels.-Washington Star.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26
What the Dog Got.

A very curious circumstance hap
pened at Clinton in the fox hunt re-
Gently. The dogs were hard on the
heels of a fox, when the fox darted
into a hole, but some distraction i'm
peded its passage, and 1t only entered
far enough to conceal Its body. leaving
the end of its bushy tail sticking out
of the hole. When the men came
near they saw one OF the dogs tearing
across the field with the brush In Its
mouth and the fox flying in another
direction, with nothing left Of, its beau
tiful tail but the skinned stump. The
dog had literally pulled on the hide,
and having obtained the brush retired
from the contest, Several shots were
fired at the fox, but failed to bring
him down.-Hartford Courant.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26
Absent Minded.

1t was an electric car, and b man
was sitting between two women. The
mar left the csr. and az he passed
out an umbrella slid from the seat
toward the fioor and woman No. l..
She caught it, ushed to the door, had
the a stopped and told the conductor
to call the msn back. The man, how
ever eclinedto take what was not his.
and so the god Samaritan, leaving the
''watershedY'in the conductors hands.
regained hT seat. Meantime woman
No. 2, VIII had seen and heard the
whole performance. suddenly came out
of her traice and exclaimed. Where Is
my umbella?" You can imagine the
rest of tie tale; but 1t was very funny
to see ! all.-Milford Journal.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26
When II Was DARK.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says an
educated colored man addressed the
students OF Adelbert college the other
day. He told about his experience I'm
his chosen profession. hat of a lawyer.
asserting that on but one occasion had
he ever met with discourtesy at the
hands of white men during his legal
experience in his native state, Virginia.
This happened in a backwoods hamlet,
where the general ignorance of the in
habitants was some excuse for their
boorishness. In the course of his re-
marks he perpetrated an unconscious
bit OF humor that brought a smile to
the students faces and drew a laugh
from the speaker himself as soon as he
realized the suggestion in his state
ment. IL started out in my profess
sion with somewhat gloomy anticipa-
tions,' he said. when | reached
Alexandria, where there were 1000 col
ored people, everything looked dark"
II was at this point that the smile ran
around.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26
a Renegade EngIishman.

The editor OF Voortrekker, a Kr7-
g%ersdorp paper. which has gained no.
toriety Of late by its violent attacks
on thS British race in general and the
troops III particular, y an English
curate, and late head master OF Aliwal
public school.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26

did you say this was a comic opera
war;" asked the Filipino soldier who
came into camp with a flag OF truce.
THAT remark has been made"
We'll. our general says he's willing
TO take you at your word. He wants
to know II you can fix up the show so
there will be fewer marches and more
dialogue. Washington Star.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26
Making Her Happy.

Sunday-School Teacher-Have you
made anyone happy this week? Little
Girl-Yes'm. Mrs. Highupp has a baby,
and it's a awful squally, red-faced
little brat; but. wen | met Mrs. High
upp yesterday, | told her she had the
sweetest, prettiest baby l ever saw.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26
Not Worth While.

He-No; / neve read books that are
talked about. She-But why not? He
1t takes so much effort to explain II
| don't like them. Puck.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26

Sailrs' trousers. or trombone
pants as they have sometimes been
calle, expand In bell-shape at the
bottm so as to be the more easily
kiced on In case Of the wearer's fall
ing into the water.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26

There are critical moments in every
life when we must act and act quick
ly.-Rev. ID. G. Garrett.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-26

Nature, after making man, found she
had some material left. so she made a
dudu.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-27

A self closing door spring adds "a
the anger of the angry man who wants
10 slam the dOor.-Chicago News.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-27

Two sailors noticed that a shark was
following their ship. Not knowing how
to get rid OF it. they threw n chair
overheard.
The shark swallowed this, but still
followed.
The sailors then threw n box of or
anges overheard to il.
The shark swallowed this and still
followed
The men seemed completely beaten
for a moment what to do until one of
them said that those On board should
draw lots for who had to satisfy the
shark.
1t fell to an old woman So the sail
ors tossed her overheard. and the shark
ate her at one bite
This did not content the fish. which
still followed. So the sailors harpoon-
ed it and dragged ii on board
On opening IL tbey found. to their
surprise. the old woman sitting on the
chair selling oranges "ti,ree = penny
-Ie:ir>"II's Weekly.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-27
August Flowers.

at IL surprising fact" says Prot
Houtop, that In my travels in a.
parts of the world. for to the last ter
year, l have met more people having
used Green's August Flowers than any
other remedy for dyspepsia, dersnRed
liver snd stomach, and for constipa-
tlop. find for tourist aud salesnen,
or for persons filing Office positions,
where headaches and general bad feel
ings from irregular habits exist. shat
Green's August Flowers Is grand
remedy. II does not injure the system
by frequent use, and 10 excellent for
sour stomach aud indigestion. ~
Sample bottles free at any drug store.
Sold by dealers in all civilized cou 4
tries.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-27
BLISS CONSUMMATEO.

Algernon Fitzciarencc Cotmillions
Married Evangelina Gotrox;
Twas a function so grand
From all over the land
The friends of the pair came in hocka
There millions untold
Represented in gold
And additional millions in stocks
Evangelina was stunning and brilliant,
Brilliant and wealthy and fair.
And she walked up the aisle
With angelic smile
And a million in gold for her share;
Pearl encircled her neck.
With a certified check
For Q million stuck into her hair
Der dress was a dream in fine laces.
Flounces and rtiftes and frilis.
With the inisn of a queen
And a coEsage of green.
Twas n network OF ten dollar bills.
And her grand promenade.
All. how graceful twas made
BY her countless rehearsaIs and driTss
Algernon was graceful and gracious,
Breathing. ! ween. rather hard,
Though his pathway made smooth
BY ancestors, forsooth,
Who had dealt with some foresight N 1rt.
And up from the door
cool million ne bore
As testimony Of regard
Then Aigernon's papa made entrance.
With bagful OF gold made in 'ils~
And emptied Il out
Mid ecstatic shout
From the crowd on the altar in Ftyls.
And Evsngeline's dad
Dumped the million he had
On the iingling and glittering pile.
There were signs. tears, shouts and e1ciama.
lions.
The great organ pealed forth its roll,
n
And golden profusion
This joining OF soul unto soul.
And hgernon peeled
Forth his roll and revealed
thou the good preachers dole.
The OF the two hearts spoken,
The pledges Of true love were made,
Tho wedding was ended.
The guests all blended
Past the altar in promenade.
Whereby each In the unbroken
Circle some token
In cash preferred stocks was laid
Al. me, twas . glorious function;
Love wasn't there. but the stocis
That the two slowed away
In the bank the next day
Under seals, ehsiDs. bolts, bars, heys and
locks!
And Evangelibe cried, I've Gotmilhonsr'
While Al2ernon cried, I've Gotrc1r'
bismarck Tribrne.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-27
They Had to Swim.

When Lieutenant S. Farrow was as
sistant instructor of tactics At West
Point a number of years ago, he caused
a general laugh in the academy by sug
eesting dry land lessons in the art OF
swimming. Such a thing had never beer
dreamed OF by the faculty. Failing to
see the humor Of the thing, Farrow
made up classes of the cadets who were
afraid OF water, and presently they were
koing through all the motions of the
practical and expert swimmer. After
month or two of this exercise he woul
take the boys board a barge in til,
Hudson. and while drilling them on the
very edge, would suddenly tip the vessel
over. throwing all in the water. There
was nothing. 10 do but swim or drown.
and none was drowned. The ducking
caused pdnics at first. but when the sput-
tcring warriors came Ia surface Farrow
gave the command to use this, that OF
the other stroke. and. obedient 20 duty.
the class safely SWAN ashore
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-27
HOTELS.
HOTEL FRANCIS

European Plan. Rates 75c ard up.
House and furnishing new with all the lat
est Improvements ana con venfences. Porce-
lain b, ~ and hot and cold water In every
room. Electric l'ghr. return call bell sys-
TEN etc Coed rstHurant I'm connection.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-27
DIR. Nc CHE HOK
Graduate Chinese Physician

Over 20 years ex:
oertence in treating
All diseases Of men
and women.
He guarantees to
cure Blood Poison,
Lost Manhood, Skin
q diseases, Dropay,
Hernia, 0onorfhoe0,
ScrOfula, Paralysia.
rheumatism, d.
eases OF Brain. Heart.
Lung. Kidneys, Lav-
or. Bladder, a1d all
Female Complaints.
All diseases cured
exclusively by Oh
aese herbs without
surgical Cd eraioAs
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-27

1t will surprise you to experience
the benefit obtained by using the dainty
and famous little pills known as De-
Wits Little Early R!sers. Fred
Sohsefer, pruggist.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
BIDS SHOW HOW THE BIG COMBINES
HAVE BEEN ROBBING GOVERNMENT

the hour Hanna and Elkins
which
which furnishing the
different
bidding this submitted propositions on the
bids called
bids Identical
Ofwhat
twelvench piercing she'll
Today the low which
Steel Company hundred and
dollars while the
dollars
issh schedule
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04

mated that Dewey IS one of the men who
was approached by the men who are now
talking OF Hearst. but that he did not con-
slider the nomination worth the price
asked
Hanna Retires from Dictatorship.
Senator Mark Hanna says he does not
intend to serve as chairman CT the repub-
lican national committee during another
presidential campaign. This statement he
made TO me yesterday IN his way to the
capitol. Senator Hanna thinks that one
term as chairman OF :he national commit
tee Is about as much as an ordinary man
cares TO endure. Only these who have
had actual Cd perience in that position can
appreciate the immense amount Of mental
and physical energy required to faithfully
exercise ;he duties of the position.
Senator Hanna SAYS IT IS his present in
tentIon as soon as the Philadelphia con-
vention adjourns 10 pack up his traps and
go off to some quiet retreat, where he may
be free from the cares and anxieties Of
political and business excitement It>
saws his health demands that ne shall
take a good rest and keep away from
the hustle and confusion OF public Afo
several months. lie continues 10 suffer
from rheumatism and other ailments,
which his physician insists can oniy lie
relieved by absolute mental as well as
,
uDon his haven of rest and regeneration.
bur he informed me that ne proposed 10
avoid political social and business excite
ment in selecting a location in which 10
give the rest cure a fair trial. He may
20 to Europe but it IS more probable that
he will go to some quiet resort. Wltnln
long-distance telephone communication
with Washington. lie is deeply interest
ed in the result OF the coming election,
-. Hrrs- sr.ar- F4rr ne.
is confident that the campaign VIII De
properly managed b. the gentleman who
will be selected TO succesl him as chair-
man of lhe national committee
He was not prepared 10 give the name
Of his successor. as he discreetly remark
ed that me privilege Of tanning the chair
man of the committee belongs - the
majority Of the members OF the national
COMMITTEES TO be chosen at the coming
convention at Philadelphia. lie says hi;l
duties as chairman OF the national COM
mittee practically ended some time ago;
in fact, his responsibilities substantially
ceased after President Mckinley's inau-
guration. IL IS true ne uOes rot formally
relinquish his position as chairman unul
his successor Is chosen. but as matter
OF fact, le purposely refraIned from shout
uerins any OF the burdens or the respOu-
sIbiities III connection with the details OF
inc uAltNic4t l4AtA NDilf tlllAtAA- AAS AiS
has been freely consulted on various prop
OsiJiOns IN connection with the convention,
but n has not attempted ~ dictate 10 any
one what should OF should not be done IN
the conHLs campaign. Ills course, ho
says, is not due 10 Indifference or lack OF
interest IN national politics. but Simply be-
cause he Ie,.lzes ana his best trends
thoroughly Understand MS position mat
he requires complete RELIEF from ali pusi-
ness cares Tor several months.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
HEARST FOR BRYAN'S MATE,
NEW YORK EDITOR WOULD BE
A STRONG CANDIDATE.
Senator Hanna Says he Will Not
Serve as Chairman of Repub-
lican Committee.

Washington, May 9.-(Spectal)-Sone
of the most prominent democratic lead
ers. including members of the national
COMMITTEES and men in their confidence,
are quietly pulling the wires for tho nom
nation of William r.. Hearst, of The New
York Journal. for the vice presidency.
This information comes from an inside
source. though 1t Will probably call forth
denialS from those having hand in the
arrangements. The story comes to me
from man who has himself been spoken
of in connection with this nomination. but
who for several reasons would not allow
his name to appear in the list of candi-
dates. There is every reason 10 believe,
however, that he knows just what Is go
ing on, for ne has peculiar opportunities 10
know.
The democratic managers have been on
a quiet search of the east looking Tor a
man who in return for Il vice presidential
nomination. would be willing TO make
heavy contributions TO the campaign
fund" said he. Several men have been
considered, and for different reasons found
Ineligible. 1t has been found that Hearst
Is more than willing TO put up whatever
the democratic managers may regard as
the proper sum not only for the personal
qualification, but particularly for the ad-
vertising he would get out OF 1t. and so II
these men who have the management or
things in hand are able 10 carry out their
present plans they will put Hearst on the
ticket"
All of this was stated with the deepest
earnestness and apparent sincerity. There
seems to be no doubt of desire on the
part of Mr.. Hearst on the one hand and
these particular democratic leaders on the
other to see Hearst put on the ticket
With regard to the report that Admiral
Dewey would accept the second place on
the democratic ticket. those closest to
him say there is nothing in 1t. 1t is init
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
WILL INVESTIGATE FRANCHISE
Subcommittee Appointed To Exam
inc Constitutionality.

Washington. June 1.-The senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections today
had under consideration Senator Pritch-
ards resolution declaring exclusion from
the privilege of the franchise because or
race to b. unconstitutional
The committee decided To appoint n sub
committee Ia investigate whoJh such
exclusion IS antagonistic 70 the cbnslitu-
ton The substitute passed the commit
tee by a party vote and ~ IL Is agreed to
BY :hs senate, the investigation viii be
undertaken by the committee. The rcso-
luton is predicted upon conditions in
North Carolina. but considerable interest
is manifested IN IL by the senator's from
all the southern states.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
DICK CROKER DECLARES FOR BRYAN

with all the energy in his power" said Mt
Croker.
"He goes into this fight In dead earnest
and he means what he says"
and about imperialism"
"Oh." said Mr.. Croker. I'VE have got
into this terrible business in the Philip
pines. and no one konws how we are to
get out of It, It was a bad bargain 10
paw 2OOC0 GOO to Spain for the privilege OF
having American citizens killed day after
dav in n war like this at further ex-
pense of ten times that amount
do YOU think" l asked, that Mr.
Bryan's election will make much differ
ence to the relations between England
and the United States?''
NO" said Mr. Croker. II would not say
that 1t would excepting that he would not
toady to the British government the way
the present people do.
lie would be. before all things an Amer
lean and uphold American principles for
the benefit of the American people, and
he death on any alliance with any for
eign power whatever. That is the man.
William j. Bryan. and that is the man
that will be president of the United States
next year"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
BRYAN FAVoRS BoER COMPANY
Democratic Leader Thinks an Ex-
change Advantageous.

New York, June 3.-In answer 10 a New
York disp ltcn TO W. J. Bryan, at Lin
coin, Neb., yesterday asking his views on
the suggestion TO invite the Beers TO
America, he replied:
The Beers are industrious and int ELL
gent. and have shown themselves lovers
of liberty. If they lose their night for
Independence, 1 hope they Will come 10 the
United States. l wish they could come
soon enough to help save this country
from the Imperialism that is driving them
from South Africa. y small part of the
Nor ey now being expended on d war Of
conquest would. if spent in retaining
Grid lands. furnish ECmeS for all tas
Beers and thousands of our people be-
sides.
Il wish there were more Of them in this
country. They could well take the place
OF a good many republicans Who believe
in the imperialistic policy of Great Brit
aim
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
BIG DECREASE IN PUBLIC DE0T
Recapitulation Steady During the
Last Month

Washington, June 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close of business, May 80. 1900. the
debt less cash In the treasury amounted
to 81 .l22. eos. Sll, a decrease for the month
of 81, 1913, ia, which is accounted for by the
redemption of bends The debt is recapi-
tulatcd as follows:
Intercst-b bearing debt. Sl.026 4S2, 800; debt
on which interest ceased since maturity,
81 Isl, $50; debt bearing no interest, $780,
727,47O. Total Sl,41S, 392. $40.
This amount. however. does not include
S1295Si,l79 IN certificates and treasury
notes outstanding which are offset by an
equal amount OF cash on hand.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
T an0Ous Generals
Recommend Peruna.
born cases of nervousness that
have resisted treatment for years.

born cases of nervousness that
have resisted treatment for years.
General Marcus Wright. 1924 Corcoran
street, Washington, d. G., promlnen.
Confederate General. who is IN charge or
getting uD the records of the war or the
Rebellion. has the following TO say IN re-
gard to Peruna:
al take pleasure in commend
ing Peruna. 1t is a remarkable
medicine and should be used by
persons who are in need of a good
tonic and sufferers from catarrh.
General w. w Duffield. General in the
Mexican war and General of the Union
Army in the late Civil war. In letter
written from THE Cairo" Washington,
D. c.. says the following of Peruna:
al have used Peruna in my
family and have found it a valu-
able medicine, and take pleasure
i'm recommending it to all who
suffer from catarrh of the stOm-
ach or who require a tonic OF
efficiency"
General S. s. Yoder. ex-Member OF Con-
gress from Lima. o., in a recent letter to
DR.. Hartman. speaks of Peruna as fol-
lows:
81 desire to say that | have
found Peruna to be a wonderful
remedy. only used it for short
time and am thoroughly satisfied
as to its merits. | cannot find
words to express my gratitude
for the results obtained. As a
Catarrh cure shall gladly rec
ommend it to all sufferers"
Those desiring a book on spring catarrh
should address The Peruna Medicine Co..
Columbus. o.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
CUBAN FRAUD INVESTIGATED,

Washington Nav 3O.-The senate COM
mittce on relations with cuba today held
its first meeting under the resolution di-
recting an investigation into Irregularities
in Cuba. but took no action beyond the
adoption Of a number of resolutions call
Ing upon the various departments for in
formation bearing upon the points cover
cd by the senate resolution.
The principal inquiries are to be directed
to the secretary of war, but the postmas-
ter general. the secretary of the treasury
and the secretary of the navy are also to
be requested to throw such light upon the
subject as they can.