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The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07
PUNGENr PARAGRAPHS.

Jones-"I hear he got all TIE negro
vote" Johnston-"Yes, instead of
running for Office he cakewalked."
Kansas City Independent.
When a man is chronic sufferer
from indigestion he ought never to
eat any part of doughnut but the
hole in the middle of it.-Somerville
Journal.
II understand that he was under a
cloud because he stole an umbrella" /"
'Yes; and he stole the umbrella be-
cause he was under a cloud."-Harv-
ard Lampoon.
II can't imagine woman marry
ing a prize-6ghter." TOO brutal?''
II should say. Why, he would never
give her cha.ce to talk!"-Philadel-
phia north American.
Wunder-"Do you and your wife
ever have an argument?" Hen Peck
"Oh, no. When she gets through talk
ing 1 have forgotten what we were
discussing. ."-Baltimor American.
This" said the sergeant of marines
who was showing her over the battle
ship; "this is the quarterback" !"
"Oh!" she exclaimed, feeling for her
purse, II thought it was all free
Philadelphia Press.
Mrs. Greene-'Sometime don't yor
know, / begin to think that Thomas
married me for my money" Mrs.
Gray-"Oh, well, you know there is
always reason for every marriage" :"
Boston Transcript.
Unspeakable terror was written
upon every iineament of the murdered
woman's face. "Ha! A clew!" ex-
claimed the yellow reporters, as with
one voice. Writing experts were sum-
moned at once. These unhesitating-
ly declared that the terror had been
written by one John Smith, Esq, an
obscure lawyer, and he was accord.
ingly ctrocuted.-Detroit Journal.
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FOR orders were shouted, swads came
together, officers took their places.
companies formed, and Tom was left
to himself for the time being.
"As close to the general as j can
Keep" he exclaimed. Il am going to
see battle!"
Forward" he heard again from the
deep, cultural voice of the general.
"Our position is at the ridge. If they
carry that they will cut us up!"
If Tom had been trained soldier
he would have better understood, not
many minutes later, with what excel
lent skill the Cuban general was post
ing his small force.
He himself carried everything he
could find, and he hardly looked over
the ridge until he heard the sound of a
bugle, followed by scattering rifle re-
ports.
'Guess they're coming!" he shouted,
and he climbed rock to see.
Beyond the ridge was ragged bushy
slope of crumbling slaty shale, upon
which there were not many large trees.
1t gave good opportunity, apparently,
for the forward movement of body
of disciplined soldiers. They were
coming up the slope now, two regi-
ments of them, and certainly they
moved well. Their uniforms had a
bright, new look. Their FURNISHED
bayonets glittered in the sunshine.
They were in every way a strong con-
trast to the ragged rebels, in no uni-
forms at all, less than half their num-
bers, who now crouched behind the
frail barrier of the hasty breastwork
on the ridge, or behind the rocks and
trees.
Forward the howitzers!" ordered
Gen. Gomez. Keep their muzzles hid
den!"
HE is going to give the Spaniards a
surprise party" thought Tom. I'm
told not to fire yet, but belong to
this battle.''
Keep quiet, my boy" said Col. Gar
cia, walking toward him. 1--WE are
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07
THE BEST MULES TO BUY.
The Mare Mule the Most Valuable
Because Of Having the Bet
ter Disposition.

Mare mules are worth SO more pei
head than horse mules, for the reason
they are of better disposition, easier
to keep, quieter to handle, better
formed and tougher. Take a pair of
well-formed Is to 16 hand mare
mules, well broken, and there is no
team that can excel them for work.
After working hard all day, remove
the harness and turn them loose into
a lot. They will take a gccd roll,
most likely rolling over dozen times,
get up, shake themselves, go to the
trough for drink of water and are
ready for their feed. If the boys want
to 60 to town or fishing that night, the
boss will say: "Hitch mp the mules,
they can stand it better than the
horses"
Mules rarely do any damage when
they run away. They will run about
SO far, look around and stop. The
hired men can not hurt them by over
feeding. Who ever knew mule to
eat more than he could digest or would
agree with him? They seem to have
more sense than some men about that.
They live longer than horses and are
not so apt 10 get hurt. All govern
nients are aware of these facts and
for these reasons they buy mules to
haul the army wagons. As soon as
the war is over, they can fatten the
mules and put them onto the market,
where they will bring all they are
worth. An old German in Kansas said
that he could get more work out of
his men by having wire fences and
mules on his farm, and that he would
not have anything else. When asked
his reason, he said that the men could
not climb mp and sit down on the
fence, and did not dare to lie down in
the shade of the mules for fear of get
ting kicked, and so had to keep on go.
ing.-W. o. C.. in Agriculturist.
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Herbert 5. Stone : Co.

| going to have pretty desperate affair.
If we are beaten take to the woods with
our people. They may find you a
chance to get away. Obi"
"Oh, Senior Garcia!" exclaimed Tom,
springing forward, "are you hurt?"
dead, senor," responded a Cuban
soldier, STOPPING to examine Garcia.
KILLED by their first volley. Through
the heart!"
I'm so sorry!" groaned Tom, feel
ing as II his best friend were gone.
"But now will fight"
Up to that moment the Cubans had
withheld their fire, but now there came
an astonishment to the advancing
Spaniards. Not from old muskets and
shotguns, but from the very best and
latest rapid-fire. chambered rifles,
came upon them continuing shower
of well-directed lead.
"Charge!" shouted their command
er. Storm the ridgei No quarterl
Kill ALL"
His soldiers were brave enough, and
they obeyed, but their first rush
brought them within howitzer range,
and the four short-barreled, plymouth
ed pieces roared together, hurling a
storm of grape shot among the charg-
ing ranks. Then deadlier, faster,
worked every Cuban rife, and it was
too much for any man to endure.
"They have artillery" exclaimed the
Spanish commander. 1--WE are de-
ceived! They outnumber us!''
But down he went at that moment.
and his next in command shouted
panic-stricken orders for a retreat.
I'VE have beaten them!" Tom heard
behind him in Spanish. But, oh. Gar
cia! My best friend! What shall
do without you! Men, bury the dead!
Care for the wounded! They will re-
turn with reenforcements tomorrow.
We must be far away when they come.
Senor Rutledge, you have fought for
Cuba!"
MY cartridge box is empty, general"
was all that Tom could think of: but
the general was looking sadly down
into the face of Col. Garcia.
Our freedom costs heavy price,
he said. my own life NAY be the next
to De paid. So be it! / am ready to
die for liberty!"
He looked very brave. and Tom
thought that he was handsome. but
now he raised his head.
"Senor Rutledge." he said, ayou do
not go with us. Your return parcel of
papers will be brought to you in the
cavern. Take it and deliver it to your
father. Cuba thanks you, my brave
young friend. Some day you may have
to fight for your own country
I'll be ready" replied Tom. But
I'm awfully sorry about Col. Garcia"
Go at once!" commanded the gem
eral. This man Polo will be vour
guide. The ship you came on has i'm
sfructions concerning place where
It may pick mp messenger. Good-by.
esd bless you.s
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Oh, but wasn't tiredl Why, the wa
ter comes away on into the cavern!"
Soft did, long, narrow sheet of it
ripping gently as it arose and fell
along its sandy edges. The cavern was
long and wide rather than high. It's
gloom was diminished partly by light
that was diffused through low rugged
entrance seaward, and partly by fires
around which Withholding figures
were busy with coffee pots and the
broiling of fish and beef. Tom knew
what it was by the fragrant and ap-
petizing odors.
"Small boats or pretty big ones with
out masts could pull right in here at
low water" he thought, 'but that en-
trance would be almost corked up by
high tide. 1t was tip-top hiding
place for buccaneers"
1t was just as good for Cuban pa
triots, but Tom was shortly informed
that they never remained here long.
ut is too near strong posts of the
Spaniards," explained Col. Garcia, as
he and Tom were busy with broiled
fish and coffee. ut can be attacked
from the sea. There are others like it
here and there on the coast, and more
and larger caverns among the islands.
The Caribs and the colored refugees
know where they are, but they tell no.
body. Here comes Gen. Maxine Co.
mez, and your errand in Cuba, and
mine, is done better and quicker than
hoped for"
Tom sprang to his feet and bowed re-
spectfully to the foremost of several
military looking men who were ap-
preaching. A very polite response was
given him, but Tom hardly felt like
saying anything. This whole affair
was too much for him. He had never
read anything to beat it, in any novel.
The Cuban leader did not seem to be
a large man, but he had an exceedingly
vigorous, peremptory way of moving
and of speaking. He wore gold epau-
let's, but his uniform was only blue
flannel blouse, and Tom noted that his
spurs were tremendous. His sword
and sash were handsome, but his hat
was a common Panama without any
feather. His dark face was now lit up
with pleased expression, while he told
Tom how much he and Cuba thanked
him and his father and their friends
in New York for this venture of the Far
ragut.
'Now," he said, 81 must mount and
ride. Come out and take look at one
of the armies of Cuba, with which we
are defeating 100000 of the regular
army of destroying Spain.'
Come, !" said Garcia; but at that mo-
ment black man came hastily in and
said few words to Gen. Gomez.
"They are here!" shouted the gen.
eral. $50 quickly? They were informed
from the man-of-war. We will fight!
Forward"
Out OF the cavern, on 4 run, went
every nsnl but there was no eenfusiou,
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07

Is the Best Medicine Money Can Blu,
Gixe the children : Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastesslike the finest coffee but
Is free from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and STRENGTHENS the
nerves. It is not a stimulant but health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about a.
much as coffee. Is and 25c.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07

to to the producer, who is the one dh
rectly interested in this matter, as the
dealer gets his margin all the same, If
the market don't drop" on him, which
has often been my experience.
/ am trying to excite more interest
in the poultry and egg industry in this
tRedford) county, as it is by far the
most valuable one of Tennessee
Hugh Davidson, in Farmers Home
journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07

4 a serious complaint, It's . warning that
should be needed. 1t il different from an
honest tired feeling. It is a sure sign OF
poor blood. You can cure it by making
your blood rich and pure with Hoods Sar-
sapariIla. That is what other people do
thousands of them. Take a few bottles OF
this medicine now and you will not only
get rid of that weak, languid, exhausted
feeling, but it viii make you feel well all
through the summer.
Tired Feellng-'T had that tired feel
ing and did not have life or ambition to ac-
complish my usual amount of household
work. Hoods Sarsaparilla gave me relief
and also cured scrofula tendency Mrs.
r. Merritt, Dowagiac, Mich.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07
Art In PennsyIvania.

Our community has received social and
professional addition in the person of Mr..
"Bill" Jones, who returns to his native town
IN accomplished artist. In Philadelphia he
was regarded as one Of the best men in the
Hotel Blanks barber shop. He has now
accepted position in tom" Johnson's tom
sorial parlou.-Mountville (Pa.) Clarion.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07

The man who was attempting suicide was
not sinking for the third time.
Of course, it was necessary hereupon that
he recall everything in his past life in the
space of one instant.
This he failed to do.
Again my cursed memory" he Kissed,
and he waded ashore in much chagrin, which
was in nowise lessened by the derisive laugh
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07
To Cure . Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Brcmo Quinine Tablets. All

A War Blunder.-"You made great mis-.
take in jilting Lieut. Sparks" "But how
could | know he would come back q col
onel?"-St. Louis Republic.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07

Dropsy treated free by DR.. II. Fl. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists IN the world. Read their adver-
tisement IN another column Of this paper.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07

A nice, refined new expression is: saw!
stop chewing the a; rag or yoTSfm get iint IN
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07
The Death Of Garcia
BY William o. stoddard.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

william o. Stoddard's latest book. Rum
ming the Cuban Blockade" published by
Herbert 8. Stone & Co., Chicago, is a
story for boys, dealing with the exciting
times In Cuban history just before the
breaking out of war between Spain and
the United States. Tom Rutledge, bright
American boy. goes with a filibustering ex-
pedition to Cuba. that he may bring back
with him important dispatches for friends
of the Cuban cause in this country. With
him on the voyage is Col Garcia, of the
Cuban army, and just after the landing of
the expedition the portion of the Cuban
army under Garcia and Gomez Is attacked
by the Spaniards. The following extract
from the book tells the story of that battle.
and Of the death Of Col. Garcia:
THE next morning sun did not dawn
upon Tom Rutledge at all. He was
awakened by shake of strong hand
upon his shoulder, and he stood up at
once, for he had neither undressed nor
gone to bed. He had slept well, how
ever, upon heap of gray moss and a
blanket.
"Good morning!" he exclaimed.
"Col. Garcia, has anything happened?"
Nothing but breakfast" replied the
colonel, laughing. "We are all safe
in here. You'll soon have some friends
to talk with. Come
Tom paused for moment to look
around him.
1--WE came here through the woods
by torch light" he said to himself.
"All could do then was to lie down.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-07

All goods are alike TO PUTNAM FADELKss
DYES, as they color all fibers at one boiling.
Sold by all druggists.
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he
PiI7kI1ax11
Remedies

For dIsossd6s.e Of fho
feminine 0rgans have
gained fkbeAb' great ren0vvs
and enormous saie be-
pause Of tkbo permanent
good they have dome and
arc doing for the women
0f lIbis country
n al aNxng os' suffer-
Ing women could be made
70 understand how ai5-
s0Iufely true are the
statements ab0uf Lydia e.
Pinkhans's Vegetable
Compound their suffer-
An0s would end.
Mrs. PknAlkbas,s 00sxnseks
women free Of charge.
Her address IL lynn
Mass The advice sh0
gives Is practical and
honest. You Oan write
freely to hesy she Is q vv0-
mani
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-22

Miner suttIe Tells OF Rich Findings
and the Rush Il. On.

Special Dispatch 20 the Post-lnteurenccr.
VICTORIA. r. c., March e. From Stew
art comes news 81 another stampede 20
that river which, az a gold bearing stream.
has suffered or enjoyed, as the caEc may
be-. more fluctuations than any stream in
The north. The people - Stewart have
some mp the river IA a BODY 10 the scere
~ the new Ind
FROM Dawson comes news that Humboldt
Gates and party have Joined tho rush.
led oy a miner named Suite. who claims
the discovery on which the stampede WIS
based
Suite was wruustaked two years ago
to prospect the Stewart hy some parties
IN Dawson. He has been iu FOR a part q
the time. bat has worked 70 good purpose
when he could work. Il his story be trst.
Ne claims hat he was not treated as be
thought he should - ty his gr9t-takfss
when 10 was iU. ard aS couse tut 1Hc
"a her h. came 20 tewu~ttat Is. o. S.sN-
art he gave away bio secret TO a few " p o
has eefFtef4sd him e. that time AMI tEfn
the staup~1s started from That town and
ls probably ftll getnH OH
Suite s&Es he Htrsrk very good gay 10
a ffitstart ot The stewart Whien be dozen
NOT exactly &escFit~. ~ course. talr SAYS
81 is aasat 30 miles from Dawson Sc
Says Boz ta1k ogt faae 'u few hpsra Aher.
90 QoEeu persons left here Go stake au t1e
new ground
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DOING GARRISON DUTY.
Why II. c. Company Was Ordered TO
Duty mt Work Point.

Special Dispatch to the Intelligence.
VICTORIA, b. C., March I.-The an
nouncement made a few evenings ago
that the British Columbia company be-
ing raised as part Of the provisional
regiment for garrison duty in Halifax
had been ordered into quarters at Work
point has aroused a great deal of COM
ment among military men. This is the
first occasion upon which a Canadian de-
tachment has been allowed TO play such
an important part in the great question
of imperial defense, and IL is regarded in
many quarters as OF special Significance.
There does not seem to be any ground
for such a belief. The facts. as far as
can be CLEANED. are that the the outbreak
of the war the guards at Work point, at
Macaulay point at Rod Hill and at Esqui-
malt were doubled in consequence of ru-
mors of Fenian Vaccinations from the
other side of the border The mainte-
nance OF this increased guard with a linn
ited garrison has been very trying on
the men, most of whom have been Obliged
TO do three guards a week This was
so exhausting on the garrison that Col.
Grant. the commandant. made representa-
tions to the commander-in-chief at Halt
fax that his men were obliged to under
take duties so onerous as those under
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-22
QUARANTINE RULE CHANGED.
Annoying Regulation Removed From
vessels From Hawaii.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Iutcllixencer.
PORT TOWNSEND. March 9.--Accord.
ing to a ruling received from the treasury
department. an existing ground for much
complaint IN connection with quarantine
matters has been removed through the
resembling Of that portion OF general or.
ders which has. up to now. required
every vessel arriving from the Hawaiian
ton then 10 tho Diamond Point station
down the strait ana thence here. after
having undergone fumigation. for final
inspection prior TO being permitted to pro-
coed 90 loading port
This change Of orders win save about
one days time, to say nothing Of the hill
the arrnngement that has heretofore
been In force This ruling applies only 20
VESSELS from Hawaii and Ia no wise ar
fects Oriental packets.
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DUDLEY'S HELP AVAILS NOT
Department sends Reply That the
Alpha Cannot Take Freight to
Nome Under ANY Conditions

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intellixencer
VANCOUVER r. 6, March A.-From
a telegram received by United states
Consul Dudley this afternoon, from the
secretary OF the treasury at Washington,
IL appears impossible that the Canadian
steamer Alpha Will be- able to sail for
CAGE Nome at all
Two days ago the consul asked the de-
partment AT Washington if the Alpha
would be allowed to cary a customs In
spectoF from Seattle or Dutch Harbor to
Cape Nome, to act there "a a Temporary
collector OF customs and take duties due
on goods shipped by the Alpha. The re-
ply today cited section 297l OF the Re-
vised Statutes which provides that no
foreign steamer shall ''unlade'' nj other
than port Of entry. and added that the
steamer Alpha cannot carry freight to
cape Nome under any conditions"
Consul Dudley says that Il appears 70
HIM now that the only way the steamer
can 80 70 Cape Nome Is b. a special per-
init, such as she received from the depart
ment at Washington last year.
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= vssaIIy selected and Witnesses
Testify.

= Dispatch TO tho Post-Intelllgencer.
T5DNX. March H.-~'rhe Boyce muir
S41l began In the superior court late
sstsrnoon, after nearly three days
I'D In selecting a jury.
N HcMurray, deputy prosecuting
~, IN submitting the case TO the
"A The state would bring witnesses
~ that Boyce came over from Vie
~ on the steamer on the afternoon OF
NJ r. procured revolver and
= % the restaurant where his young
N II work as cashier and deliber-
= ~ her 10 death. because she had
"a 10 support him.
I G. Ryder, one Of the proprietors of
nplaurant. was called ms a witness
Rlnted how the shooting occurred.
y came into the place, drew the gun
oean 10 shoot at tho woman, who
ITO I small dining room to escape.
\ vltneas ran to her assistance. when
~ tnfned tho gun toward him and
mfGned TO shoot him.
nm then ran out of the place and
efseeward caught by an officer. The
IN was picked up from the floor
= laAen TO the hospital In an am
tnet where she died
0noa for Boyce are making a vigor-
1fense. taking advantage OF all pos.
y technicalfties. IL " understood the
~ q the defense will be tho insanity
~ defendant.
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/ UP AND MURDERED.
]. zoe, PROPRIETOR OF buck
- SALOON, SHOT DOWN.
sssding Robber His Money,
= Attempts TO Seize the Lafter's
.en. But Was Not Quick
-~h-IIishwnyman Escaped.

!, psspafch 10 the Post-Inteiligencer
MA March n --Nels Noe, proprie-
.sss. senate saloon. at Buckley, was
VI fanlght at $50 by an unknown
a Who escaped. The whole affair
.Rnsssed BY Ole Foside. who was GO
~ n the rear door when the robber
~ frorn the front and commanded
4 ~ quiet. The robber then COW
vho stood behind the bar. and
&.3 MIN 10 hand over his money.
"a solng this, Moe grabbed for the
"A rrn. with the apparent object OF
~ II away. The robber was too
y, permit this, and instantly fired,
- Noe through the head. The bull
1920 above his left eye. The rob-
"A through the front door. Moe
S,sd 70 the front door and srasped
sfnr just outside. In the agony OF
4 q Mi inward, and was found lying
u pool OF blood just inside OF the
= door.
- q years old. and single. He
fsvsd in Buckley seven years and was
~, TIE hIghwayman escaped to the
~ Justice McNelly r. tonight organ
posse 10 pursue him. As many
ding towns as possible have been
N Nv Telephone. Foside says the
~ q little above the average
senooth shaven, and wore a SLOUGH
Ii was about 30 years old and
- Hoska was notified Of tho shoot
isclrft and will send a deputy to
- tomorrow morning.