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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

duce the American government to-
undertake a plan for providing
tracks upon which to convey steam
ers and sailing ships bodily over the
100 miles which separate Coatzacoal-
cos and Salina Cruz.
History tells us that almost. four
centuries ago Cortes, the conqueror
of Mexico, footed every inch of tho
Tehuantepec isthmus in quest of a
waterway to connect the two oceans,
Although he found none, he did not
lose faith in the belief that at some
future time commerce would pass
over this low and narrow divide"
and secured from the crown of Spain
a grant of land which his descendants
hold to-day, and through which the
new railroad runs.
The building of the road necessi-
tated cash outlay of $40,OoO.OO0. as
against $200, zoo, 900 for a canal. The
cost of operation, the promoters OF
the enterprise claim, will be COM
paratively small; while the MAIN
tenance and repairs of a canal sys-
tenn, according to the same author
ity, would require an annual outlay
equal to the interest charges against
the canal company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

y military commanders who seem
o think that governing and bullying
.re synonymous terms.
In and around Manila, the center
IF Filipino activity, the Americans
aave given encouragement to the
formation of a party, called the
.federalists." This party consists
principally of native judges and of
fee holders and aims to make the
natives satisfied with the existing
condition of things. The Americans
brought q saying to Manila that
every man has his price" They
have proved its truth, for many of
the federal of6ce-holders were So
called patriot leaders until converted
by the glamour and emolumentss of
public positions.
Emilio Aguinaldo, who is kept q
close prisoner, has been approached
by the federalists to join them. They
profess to believe that as soon as the
islands are paciied the United States
would grant an autonomous form of
government. similar in character to
that of the island Of Cuba. The idea
! = . pleasing one. and - 1t Is being
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

people were convinced of the aisinter.
estedness and unselfishness of their
conquerors.
There are scores of influential citi-
zens- here in Manila who, although
having no reason for liking the Amer
leans, advocate complete submission.
in the hope that it may lead to self
government and the abolishment OF
military rule. With domestic peace
restored, municipal and provincial
affairs administered by men who love
the country, increased shipping IA
eilities and wider markets, the Phil
ippine islands would. in few years.
become factor in commercial affairs
the influence Of which would astonish
the world. Outside OF small coterie
of agitators no one objects to ac-
knowledging the suzerainty of ftho
United States, but everybody hopes
and prays that the American con-
gress. at its coming session. win
grant home government to the impov-
erished but still hopeful people o. tho
civilized portions of the Philippine
archipelago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
1.tfe-savtnx Polftene.s.

Patriotism and politeness are great
virtues, and a japanese physician,
DIR. Aoyama, owes his life to the tact
that he possessed them both in high
degree. He had caught the plague.
and was dying for need of the food
which, in his delirium, he refused to
take. His nurse was in despair, but
finally conceived the idea of playing
upon his patriotism by filling a glass
with liquid nourishment and then
Offering to drink to the health OF the
mikado. This was repeated until,
ardent patriot as he was, the doctor
felt that he had honored his sover-
eign enough Then his Politeness
was appealed to, the nurse Propos-
ing a toast and reproaching the sick
man for not joining in it. In this
way the patients strength was main
tanned until the delirium subsidized
and he became convalescent.-Youth's
Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
SHE SAT DOWN FOR A COLD.
Bold Conduct of an Independent Maid
of Honor to Queen
Victoria.

The strictness of Queen Victoria in
all matters of etiquette and the cere.
monies observed in the royal presence
was well known to the members of the
court; the slightest deviation from the
proprieties would invariably bring a
frown and reproof. So thoroughly
had she impressed the obligation OF
court etiquette on those by whom she
was surrounded that cases of offense
were extremely infrequent, says
Youths Companion.
Occasionally, however, a maid OF
honor of unusual vivacity would break
over the barriers, and bring upon her
self the indignant rebuke of the SOW
ereign. It is related of one of these
Young women that she was asked by
the queen to play the piano. Forget
ting that royal request is equivalent
to a command, the maid of honor
coolly declined, and when the queen
insisted that she should sing. she ex-
planned that she had a cold.
''In that case," said the queen, net
tied by the young woman's obstinacy,
'syou had better go to bed"
ooh, no, thank you," replied the
maid of honor, airily. "but if you dom
mind will sit down."
And down she pumped, to the hor-
ror of the queen and the ill-concealed
delight of the courtiers in attendance.
There is no record of the fact that
the young woman, who was in after
life a distinguished peeress, ever had
another bad cold or a tired feeling IN
the presence of royalty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
A VOICE FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Federal Party Which, Advocates Cause,
Is Growing More Povverfu1--Natives Arc
Earnestly Seeking for Peace

THE condition of affairs in and
around the large towns of the
island of Luzon, which are un-
der the protection" of American
guns, is better now than it has
been for several years. There is a
little work for the native and the
harvesting Of crops is no longer i'm
possible.
The political situation on the is
land, however, is not as satisfactory
as it might be. Gov. Taft, who mas
been sent here to administer civil
affairs, is very popular man. The
leaders of the natives believe that
he is actuated by the highest ideals
and that the welfare of the Filipino
people is as dear to him as that of
his own nation. His efforts toward
harmony are neutralized, however,
by the arrogance of some Of the pet
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
RAILWAY TO LINK TWO OCEANS
<111s Along Route Selected by cortes For Hundred
Years Ago--Cof1tro11ed by British Capital
and Mexican Government

N HEXICANS, as a rule, are not
N jealous of the United States.
You hear very little said
against the proposed Nicaragua canal
by the officials of the sister republic,
although the Washington government
has declared itself formally in favor
Of that enterprise. The people Of
Mexico seem to think that an inter
oceanic canal from the Atlantic to
the Pacific would not injure their
commercial and industrial interests.
Nevertheless they have determined
to meet any proposed competition, and
in order to make their position more
secure the government, in 1892, turned
over the National Railroad of Tehuan-
tepec, which runs from Coatzacoalcos
on the Atlantic to Salina Cruz on the
Pacific, to S. Pearson & Son, British
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

presented by some of the most In
fiuential natives it finds many adher-
ents. Eventually it may be accepted
by all of the leaders still in the field.
Then peace would come to this poor
country which has been stepped in
blood ever since its unfortunate peo-
pie began their just war, against
Spain.
One thing the Americans do not seem
to understand. There is not more lib
erty-loving nation in the world than.
the Filipinos. Their methods to, Sc
cure freedom may have been injudi-
cious, but the principle which actuat-
ed them in taking up the sword
against the Americans was pure and
noble. Demagogues and self-seekers
are rarer here than elsewhere, and
it is quite certain that not another
shot would be fired in Luzon If tho
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
The ONE SWEET WAY.

(ssAnd cities seemed strange, and the
wild ways songless. A glory had depart
ID from til .m; but the world was beauti-
full with memories.O
may not sing. may not say
What beauty in this life may be;
In life there was one way for me
One bright and beautiful sweet way.
Mine.was little world of grace;
The meadows had one margin sweet,
The cities had one splendid street
That led me to Loves dwelling place
Ger them were arched serenest skies.
Though wintry winds swept hill and
plain
Though all the world was mist and rain.
And sometimes rain was round my eyes
I knew each flower. with heart astir
At the red promise of the May,
And If one wild rose barred the way
] bore 1t on my breast to her.
AS nearer still TIE love-lights cleaned
/ heard, far down the splendid street,
o The rustic of the curtains sweet
That laced the lattice where she dreamed.
And when the meadow-lands were gray,
With JOY past all imagining
heard the silvern thrushes sing
Her name to the rejoicing day.
All light, all beauty breathed her name:
The rivers sang it to the sea.
And evermore it was to me
The hottest on the hills of Fame.
oThe world was glad for her; the morn
Seemed brighter for her sake, and knew
A lovelier light than lit the dew
The light beneath her lashes born.
What were her dreams? A future bright
With great achievement? Only
this:
Loves sweet, reward!ng word and kiss
Loves hand to guide-Love's stars to
light.
knowing, in earth or worlds above,
However glorified and fair,
OF all the sweet names murmured there
The sweetest was the namesof Love.
Love led her steps to Duty-not
In paths of perfect peace; but still,
She gave her life to Loves sweet will
Contented with lonely lot.
For her the beauty of the Light
She iveth where the Light must beg.
And far and far away for me
The solemn silences of Night.
And yet, not fowerless is the sod,
Sown thick with memories that are
sweet,
And shall be, till at last we meet
Where sing the morning stars to God.
+. L. Stanton. in Atlanta Constitution.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

1, 100 miles via Panama; New York to
Manila 1,61s miles, via Suez; and 1889
miles via Panama.
Hitherto the road has been too nm
reliable physically to stand the strain
OF heavy traffic: but from now on its
capacity can hardly be overtaxed-
Financiers in London and elsewhere
consider the rejuvenated line one OK
the most reliable money-makers in
the world.
It might be mentioned, incidental
~, that the late Mr.. Eads, builder
of the St. Louis bridge across the
Mississippi river and originator OF
other stupendous engineering enter
prises. considered the Tehuantepec
route the most feasible for connect
ing the two oceans. At the time of
his death he was endeaNoring to in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06


vent escape.
Quickly young Ray called out the
corporal and two men, warned them
of the duty demanded, stationed them
up and down the road and opposite
the guardhouse, but just OUT of ear
shot, ordered the prisoner brought
forth, and then, leaving Stuyvesant
standing at the post of No. 1, stepped
dozen yards away into the mist.
A minute later out came the
him, sentry at his heels. Then in
the gathering darkness the tall Off
Ger and the short, thick-set soldier
coiled and began glancing quickly. fur
lively about him.
Just how it all happened Ray could
never quite tell. The light was now
feeble, the lamps were only just be-
ment of low-toned talk between the
two. question twice repeated in
frmer tone, then a sudden. desperate
spring and dash for liberty.
Like q center rush-a charging bull
the prisoner came head on straight
to where young Ray was standing,
needless OF a yell to halt, and in less
time than it takes to tell it the 1.-THE
little athlete of West Points crack
football team had sprung and tackled
and downed him in his tracks.
Biting. cursing, straining, the big
| bully lay In the mud, overpowered
now by the instant dash of the guard
while their bantam officer, rising and
disgustedly contemplating the smeaz
! of wet soil all over his new overcast
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

10 up auCuOT anu 1OuOWs
And then at the stern of the Van
guard the waves were churned into
foam as the massive screw began it's
spin. and slowly, steadily the flag
ship forged ahead to the accompani-
ment of a deafening din of steam
whistles and sirens all over the bay.
Promptly the other transports fol-
lowed the movements of the leader,
and presently, in trailing column, five
big black steamships, thronged with
cheering soldiery, were slowly plow-
ing their way towards the grand en-
trance of that spacious harbor. the
matchless Golden Gate.
Coming abreast of rock-ribbed Al
catraz, still moving at less than half
speed, the flagship was greeted by
the thunder of the parting salute.
and the commanding general, stand
ing with his staff upon the bridge.
dotted his cap and barred his hand
some head in acknowledgment.
The next guns we're apt to hear
will be the Spaniards' at Manila. and
shotted guns instead of blanks" said
a staff officer to the tall, fair-haired
aide-de-camp. What's the matter.
Stuyvesant? Beginning to feel wab-
bly, already? There's no sea here to
speak of"
II was watching that boat" was
the quiet reply. as the young officer
pointed to small white steamer
that appeared coming in pursuit.
carefully picking way through the
host of harbor craft still screeching
and steaming along as escort to the
feet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
LEGAL NOTICES.

VYHGINIA.-I the Clerks Cfhce Of the
v Corporation Court Of the City OF Alex
andre, on the LIST day ofAugust, 1901.
Edward A. Gormsp. who sues IN his own
Yight. ard as administrator Of Benjamin r.
Thompson. deceased, and all other creditf r.
who will come in snd contribute to the costs
Of th,s suit, vs. The Mercantile Railway
Building and Loan Association Thomas
Moss. John T. wilkins aud Thomis J. Fam
non, trustees, Hannah Stafford and tsthsrine
Sm th and the unknown heirs, II any, OF
pepismjn r. Thompson, deceased. in Chan
Gerry.
memo. The object OF this suit is t, enforce
the lien of the complainant for professional
services, TO convene the creditors OF the late
BENJAMIN F. Thompson for sale OF the real
estate and payment OF the debts Cue by The
late Benjamin F. Thompson, and distr'bu.
ton OF the residue among those entitled
thereto. and TO settle the accounts OF Edward
A. Gormsn rs administration.
II appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants Hannah Stafford
and Catharipe Smith and the unknown heirs,
4 tny, of 3 njsmin F. Tn mpsoD, deceased,
are pop.rcs,dents OF this State, it lie ordered
that said defendants appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order, and
do what Is necessary 10 protect their interests
in this emit, and that copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted In the Alexandria Gazette,
q newspaper published in the City of Ale1sD-
a is, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House OF this city.
copy -Teste:
JOHN 8. REACH. Clerk.
Py NEWELL S GREENAwAY, d. @.
g. @. Brent snd Z. b. Taylor, Z. u.
aue2 1ay4wfii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILe

Northern mails, week days, close at 30
and 10 46 q. "a. and 10, 2 90, 6 so and
z SO p. m. Open si 8 90 q. N, II 90 m
and 80 .. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close st BOP. m. Fnd 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville, Close
q &C and 10 As q. m. and 2 45 and
765 p m Open at 8 90 q. m. and 2 80
and 4:30 p. m.
Soutbern mails, via Richmond, Close Al
10 As .. m. and Q so and 90 p. M Open
st 3 .. n. and and .. m.
Mansssas Division mails close at 7 go O. m
and 46 p. m. Open at ~ 30 p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails Gloss n
J 30 q NJ and p. IN. Open ST 8 90 ., m.
And 80 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at 2 As
?. m. and 55 p. m. Open at 3 90 a m. and
Washington mails close st z 80 and 10 As
q. N, and 10, 2 so, so and z So D. m.
Open at 8 90 q. m, u 90 N. and A 90 p. m.
and 80 p. m.
OHics Hour --opsn st 90 a. m. Close al
o 90 p. N
Sunday Hours-Opsn At 8 90 8. m. Close
as 8 80 .. N.
Carrisrr' STANDARDIZATION made on
aside routes-6 80 and 10 90 q. m. and
8 100 srd 80 p, m. Full route-6 80 q. m.
md 20 D. m. Sunday collection 8 90 D.
m. CArriers' window open Sunday 8 90 q. m
and close 8 80 q m.
Dali 'eries made s 90 s. m, 1 90 p. m, and
10 b N.
All rail should be In Office ten minutes
hsfsrs bsur indicated for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

RANGER FROM AMERICA.

A British consular report on the
trade of Msrseilles. France, Gays that
the most vital question for the United
Kingdom for the moment lie the deter
mined attempt OF the UOited States to
mouopolizs the coal imports.
II Ia added that large shsre OF TRACE
10 the future 10 Marseilles and the south
OF France will be with the uoiteo
States, largely at the expense OF .ne
United Kingdom, unless BRUSH tta9 ,s,,
wake ND to the danger, meet u oy JIM
GENT investigation and fight IL oy com'
b;natiop. A greet coal combination Is
Contemplated. With ii, American coal
will surely 90 to the French market,
although II will be unable to Dust Brit
isb coal. It will simply be question
of freights and quality, both OF which
are against theI United States, but the
proposed combination looks danger
Gus.
The consul, 10 giving some details OF
the combinations scheme, says that as
soon az the Ucited States subsidies
shipping the combination will build
q set of vessels aud construct huge de-
pots at Marseillee. Genoa and Salonics.
facilitating the work at those places
with labor saving machinery; Inc
vessels will also trade with Manila, tax
log whatever freight 10 available when
they have 20 coal to carry, They Will
also carry passengers.
The combination will manufacture
briouettes at It's Mediterranean depots,
working its machinery with electricity
PRODUCED from water power. These
briquettes are made by mixing petro.
]eum and refuse coal, and the product
Ia little Inferior to the best Cardiff coal.
Already a station has been acquired on
the River DuraDce, which Is capable OF
furnishing twenty thousand horse
power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
JOHN 3. BEACH, Ulefk.
By NEWELL 8. GREEEAwAY, d. @.
James X. Cation, p,q jy20 w4w

VYIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office OF the
v Circuit Court oftho City Of Alexandria,
on the 18th day Of July, 1901.
George A. Appich vs.. Ellen G. Daingerfeld,
Virginia P. Dsingerfeld, Henry Dsir gsrfeld,
P. B. Key Dair gerfeld, Lorenzo L. danger
field, John 8. B. Dsingerfeld, Katherine s..
DaingeJ cid Eaphemia N. DslngeI Fl Id Sarah
G, Carter, Eliza &. Dali gerfeld, Reverdy ].
danger cid and Charlotte r. Dillingham;, and
the heirsst-isw of John echooley and VII.
liam Hough. whose names are unknown,
parties unknown. In Chsncery.
Memo: The object of this suit is to remove
g cloud upon the title of q lot OF ground in
the City of Alexandria, Virginia, beginning
on the north side OF King street II feet, 61b
inches west Of Wa hine ton street, and running
west on King street % feet 6 inches, and ex-
tending north the same width AS in front 100
feet TO an alley ten feet wide, by reason Of a
certain ground rent reserved on sid property,
in deed dated on the 18th d'y OF February,
1907, and recor ed in the land records Of the
said Ci'y Of Alext ndris in liber o. page Ill f,
and TO epjoin the defendants and each one OF
them from asserting any right title or iR-
terest in the said property under and by
virtue Of the said ground rent
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the oefendsnts Ellen G. Danger
field, Virgin ia P. Dsirgeifisld. Henry Dam
gerAeld, z. B. Key Daingerheld, Lorenzo
L. Dsinaer1eld, John 8. B. Danger
field, Katherine 2. DaingeIfsd, tu-
phemia N. Dsingeifeld, ssrah @ Carter,
Eliza K Dsingerfeld, Reverdy j, Daingerfeld
and Char otte r. Dillingham;, are pon-residents
of the State Of Virginia, and it further appear
ing by said affidavit that the names Of the
heirs-at law OF John schooley and William
Hough are unknown, 1t is ordered that
said defendants appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
in this suit, and that q copy of this order DO
forthwith inserted in the Alexsnoria Gazette,
q newspaper published in the city of Alexsn-
dris. once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door of the court house
oil this city. A copy-teste:
JOHN 8. BEACH, Cleik.
By NEWELL 8. GREENAwAY, ID. n.
Douglass Stuart, p. Q jg29 1sw4wm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
AUCTION SALES.
By 2. Il. Lun.. Auctionneer.

Bys. Il. Lup., Anctionneer.
A DMTNJSTRATOh'5 SALE OF THE
n PERSONAL PROPERTY OF W. ID.
WINSTON, DECEASED.
On THURSDAY, AUGUST is, 1901, :,
ut 10 8. N. at the Alexandra shipynId
two floating pile drivers complete ano one
At 1916 Duke street, Alexsndris, Va, com,
mencipg at eleven o'clock q. m; WIN
sail 10 the highest bidder the following s ,.
cles: 8 sets of Leads, 1 double drum nohtrng
engine. 8 lie hammers, one 10 horse power
boiler, one 90 horse power stationary engine,
nearIy new, one plsper, one 6 saw, one mp
a. Nv. one band saw, one cutoff SAW, one NOR.
ticing mschine and n lot OF saw mill ma
chinsrv. nine wagons and buggies, five horses
ono Miller safe. ons Remington typewriter, a
LOT of windmill Hxtures, including geared
mills and grinders, large lot of ccntract)rs
tools of every description, lumber, store,
brick and other articles too numerous to
mention.
Terms: All under $50 cash. $50 or over
one-.hlrd cash and balance In 30 days ct @
per cent Interest with approved security.
o. G. WINSTON, Administrator.
aug1 td*
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