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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

THE dispatches received in this
country from Manila describing
the recent capture OF AguinaIdo by
Hrlgadier General Frederick Fun
- st0n the words 'Macabebe scouts
figured prominently. These scouts
are native Philippine soldiers friendly
TO the United States, and it was
through their agency that Funston
was enabled to penetrate unhindered to
Palanan and to lay his hands upon
Aguinaldo without the loss of a man.
The AIaca babe scouts are now a part
Of the volunteer service of the United
States army It was through the ef-
forts of Major Mathew A. Batson, while
he was first lieutenant of the Fourth
cavalry, that this end was brought
about, and the A1acabebes have reached
a point in training and equipment
which make them an addition of ines
Unable value to Uncle Sans fighting
corps. The capture of AguinaIdo was a
comparatively insignificant affair in
the light Of their other deeds of daring
and feats Of hardihood. and the Maca-
bebe scouts have made a record that
Will ever rebound to their glory
The idea of organizing a band Of ma
tives to cooperate with the American
forces originated with Major Batson
while he was under the standard of the
late General Lawton. Major Batson
was a personal friend Of the general
and he sought his commanders sane
ton of the scheme to provide re-en-
forcements. General Lawton, having
received most Of his military training
in Tghting Indians, Immediately recog-
nized the Importance of trailing, scout
ing and dispatch bearing that could be
performed by a company raised in ac-
cordance with Major Batson's sugges-
ton, and his consent to give the plan q
trial was obtained.
Just how Major Batson carried his
scheme into effect is best told in his
own words. He was badly wounded in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

on reaching the central part Of the
Macabebe town were conducted to the
hut of the alcalde. or chief native OH
cial.
4 stated my Grand He grunted
a favorable response after several mo-
ments' meditation and summoned his
braves to an open square opposite the
council hall was told to take my
choice. An even hundred warriors
were soon picked out, and departed
with them. The a1calde shouted after
me that whenever needed more men
he would readily let me have them
THE insurgents about this time had
been divided into two bodiess and 1
found that one division had crossed the
Rio Grande. A strict watch along the
river would keep them separated, I was
informed by my scouts, and I ordered
the Macabebes to patrol the stream
constantly. This was done by means Of
large canoes-bancas- the natives term
them. which are followed logs, long
and heavy with q wicker worked sun
shade over the amidsHips section We
had D feet Of SO Of them The craft
were loaded with all our food, blankets.
ammunition and guns. We po1iced
more than a hundred miles of the river.
cutting off all communication between
the rebelling divisions and doing them
harm in a hundred other ways.
s'Inasmuch as the Macabebes were
unfamiliar with my language and I
was equally ignorant of theirs was
forced to secure an interpreter. Fe-
derico f. Landez, a former member of
General BIanco's staff, acted in this
capacity and simplified matters a great
deal. Lieutenants B0utel1es Quinlans
Hall and Faulkner were also attached
to my command, and they rendered eff
cient service Lieutenant BoutelIe was
killed while bravely leading a charge
in a skirmish at Santiago The enemy
was in trenches at the time, and. al
though his own Macabebes were in a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

the battle Of Aringay by one Of Agui-
naldo's sharpshooters, and he returned
to this country for a short time while
convalescing. It was then that he re-
lated to me in full the story OF the Mac
abebe scouts.
General Lawton's acquiescence to
my proposition was tempered by one
proviso," said Major Batson. This in
substance was that I should not at
first take more than 100 men, When
you prove to me- said the general, that
your undertaking is going to be sue
cess, then you may add to your troop
such recruits as you may require. That
General Lawton was satisfied with the
outcome of my work may be readily
understood when it is known that the
roster of my command at the time LETT
the Philippines contained almost
thousand names
THE manner in which obtained my
men was very simple added Major
Batson. Early one morning, accOmpa-
MED by two attendants, I entered the
town Of Macabebe, situated north Of
Manila bay, on the Rio Grande, about
eight miles below Calumpit. In this
settlement / knew there were upward
of 2 900 native warriors who had fought
under General Blanco, the former COM
mander in chief of the Spanish army in
the Philippines. I had learned that the
Macabebes were deadly enemies Of the
Tagalogs, the latter comprising the
greater portion Of Aguinaldo's army.
The Tagalogs had always been opposed
to Spanish dominion in the archipelago
and made much trouble for Blanco,
while the AIacabebes rather liked the
Spaniards This state of affairs
estranged the two tribes, and they
have been hostile to each other for
many years.
1T was my opinion that the Maca-
bebes would be only too glad to be CIV
en- a chance to fight against the Ia
galogs- I was right. Ny comrades and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

him, 1T was
some noble and elevating episode or
event which first spurred you on to be-
come a millionaire. expect"
mo, madam. 1t was not" quietly said
Mr.. Rhodes. 7 owe my millions SIM
ply and solely to mutton-cold muttoni
When I was a young man, I was quite
poor, can assure you. Now, I always
had a delicate appetite and an inclina-
ton for the good things of life. But.
alas, had not the wherewithal TO sat
isfy my delicate inclinations. once.
when having lunch with my brother
had what l have always hated. and
that is cold mutton. Ugh, I said cold
mutton againi Twice this week I have
had it, I mean to be a millionaire if
only for one thing. and that is to avoid
mutton Now, madam, you Will see
that it was no noble sentiment that en-
couraged me to make my millions. 1t
was simply cold mutton"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

The provisional committee appointed
by command OF King Edward VII to
consider the project Of a national me-
mortal to Queen Victoria has arrived at
a decision in regard to its main object
The intention is that a memorial Of a
personal and monumental character
shall be erected in London. and pro-
posal as to its precise form has been
submitted to King Edward by Lord
Esher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

some grand shooting. And I assure
you that my wine is excellent
The prince looked very steadily at his
wealthy guest and answered politely:
Thank you. Mr.. -. for your invita-
ton I am afraid not You say that
your shooting is grand and your wine
excellent. Wei, with your permission.
might some day send one Of my keep
ers down for the shooting and one OF
my buffers for the wine. 1t would be
quite a holiday for them. I am sure. and
know they would both appreciate your
good thingsl'"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

In the year 1855 a United States yes
sci. the Water Witch, was surveying
the mouth of a river in Paraguay when
some soldiers in ambush opened fire on
her, killing the helmsman and wound
ing several sailors. An armed fleet was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

most exemplary episode OF our govern
mental history. In common with other
civilized and Christian powers. we had
been paying tribute to the pirate deys
of Algiers and Tunis for years for the
supposed protection of our commerce in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

whose manners
were far from
agreeable to his
royal host. One
evening after
d i n n G T { n e
man of mill
lions minus
manners" was
talking very
SLOWLY about
his re gently
purchased es-
tates and all
that he intend
ed doing to his
palace"
Your royal
highness must
really pay me
a visit. he
drawied in a
somewhat IA
rniiiar way. Il
ra~, r.wrr,.fao rtr4r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27
KINe EpwARp,s nnrAnrrr.

Not many months ago King Edward
and the queen were entertaining in
their usual charming manner a large
number Of guests at Sandringham
Among them was a certain millionaire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27
MUTTON MADE RHODES WEALTHY.

one of the least known or perhaps
least understood of all millionaires is
Mr.. Cecil Rhodes And yet he IS far
from being an inaccessible or unap-
proachabIe man. He is always ready
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

to help when
possible. and,
what is known
to very few, he
has the keen
est sense of
h u m o r. Mr..
Rhodes has his
likes and dis
likes not only
as regards men
and women, but
also as regards
food, and he
declares that it
was simply on
account of cold
mutton that he
became a mill
lionaire. "Ah,
Mr.. Rhodes"
once said a
very poe tic al
and rom a ntic
young lady to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

Plants need a good deal more water
as the days grow longer and warmer
than they do in midwinter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

killed and about 60 wounded for melting
riot while confined in Dartmoor pris-
on Upon the demand of the United
States for explanation and a suitable
reparation the British government
granted an indemnity for the families
both of killed and wounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

the famous instances was that Of the
Chesapeake and Leopard, of our own and
the British navy, respectively, during
the last war we had with Great Britain.
The Leopard had fred into the Chesa-
peake without justifiable provocation.
and the determined attitude of Presi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-27

HE arm attitude OF the powers
In China respecting the imposi-
ton and collection Of a war in
aemnftv has given rise to
=. - ,7sso,,Sssor, enaat
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18

heed to the first
symptoms of weak
ness or disease of
the organs of res
piration.
The use of DIR.
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
will cure bronchi-
tbs, deep-seated
coughs, bleeding of
the lungs, and
other conditions
which if neglected
or unskillfully
treated terminate
fatally in con-
sumption.
There is no alco-
hol in the vDiscov-
cry" and it is en-
tirely free from
opium, cocaine
and other narcot-
les.
"For seven years ]
had been troubled with
what the doctors call
ed bronchitis y writes
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
NondescriDt Animals.


The west African water shrew has
the fur and shape Of an otter, a tail like
an eel and the habits of an aquatic in
sect feeder.
The panda is a very pretty, beautiful
ly furred carnivOrOus creature found in
the forests of the eastern Himalayas.
1t is sometimes called the bear cat"
Its fur is a rich red chestnut above and
a jet black below, the tail long and
ringed like a raccoon's, and its habits
rather like those of a bear. 1t sucks up
water instead of tapping it and sits up
ON its launches to fight.
The binturong is a kind of Asiatic
kinkajOu, found in Sumatra and Java.
1t is the only prehensile tailed animal
in the old world, distinction which ap-
pears to have struck naturalists more
than the detachment Cf the animal
from all other forms. 1t has short,
blunt head, woOlly, soft fur and teeth
adapted for getting an honest living by
almost any means. Its color is black,
it's gait slow, it's tail very long and pre-
hensile, its ears tufted and fringed with
white.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
Roussenn md the Imnostor.

On one occasion Rousseau composed
an opera, which was performed before
King Louis XIV, and met with the
royal approval The king sent for him,
and if he had put in an appearance he
would probably have obtained a pen
sion. He was, however, of retiring
disposition and could not bring himself
to face the court. TO his friends he
gave as a reason his republican Opin-
ions, but his real reason was his shy
ness. Accordingly he fed from the
court and sought the privacy of coun-
try inn. While lie was there man
came in who began telling the company
that he was the celebrated Rousseau
and proceeded to give an account Of
the opera. which he said had been per
formed before the king with great
success.
Most men in RoUsseau's position
would have felt nothing but contempt
for the impostor, but this extraordinary
man felt only pity ana shame. Il
trembled and blushed So he tells us
in his "Confessions,' - for fear the man
should be found out that it might have
been thought that l was the impostor." "
lie was afraid that somebody might
come in who knew him ana expose the
pretender. At last hC could bear it no
longer and Slipped out unobserved.
Very few people would treat an i'm
postor like Westminster Review.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls CatarIh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
in doing its work. The proprietors
have SO much faith in its curative pow
ers, that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address,
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, u.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
Judge Frederick Stump. Of Cecil

Judge Frederick Stump, of Cecil
county, Md, who died at his home in
Elkton, Thursday, was we'll known
and highly respected in the State. In
his death, says the Baltimore Sun, the
State loses a tried and experienced
lurist, whose fair -mindedness, patience
and fOrbearance in the discharge of
public duties greatly endeared him to
the people comprising the five coun-
ties of his circuit. He was Ga years of
age and had spent more than half his
life on the bench, having been Judge
continuously from Nov. 5, 1867, a per-
iOd of "a years had he lived till next
November.
Mr.. George S. Sparks, a well-known
citizen, died at the home of his son,
Charles H. Sparks, residing near Cen
treville, on Sunday evening week from
the effects of paralysis, sustained
about two weeks ago. He was in his
80th year of his age, and leaves a
widow, to whom he has been married
more than so years, and two sons, VIM.
g. Sparks, who resides in Middletown
Del, and. Charles H. Sparks, with
whom he made his home.
Rev. Alfred Smith, D. D., pastor ot
Wesley Church, Dover, recently re
ceived from a presiding elder of the
North Ohio NJ. E. Conference, propo
sition of transfer to become pastor o
Asbury Church, Delaware, Ohio. Del
aware is the seat of the Ohio Wes
leyan University and town of Il, ,OOl
Inhabitants. After careful considera
ton DIR. Smith declined the PROPOSE
ton on Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
ExDlafned.

Observation-Disclosures, it is nearly half
an hour since l ordered that turtle
soup.
Waiter-SOrry. sir, but you know how
slow turtles are, sir.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18

stratfons shoreward he felt that alS
purpose was accomplished and 50 said
nothing. i moment later he made an
other mistake.
Its getting along" he said. "Somc- |
body will be out fishing soon and pick
us up"
1t was her turn to look scared.
What would they think if they
found us like this:" she ventured. Il
won't permit it,"
"But everybody around here knows
we're just friends" he said. You
know you've talked Plato till
Don't he silly. 1t wasn't that l fear
! ed. | don't care what they think on
! that subject But l don't propose to
have them think l went out with a
stupid man who couldn't paddle a boat
without upsetting it
Not to speak Of a girl who didn't
know enough to keep still"
For answer she gave a kick that sent
the spray into his eyes. Then she
shrieked with laughter. His arms were
beginning to get very tired, and it sud
denly occurred to him that she also
might be fatigued.
IF you keep quiet a moment" he
said, III swim around to you and hold
you up. That will rest you"
"Pshaw! Rest yourself. I'm all
right"
lie paid no attention to the injunc-
tiOn, and few strokes brought him to
her side. The tide was running strong,
.J,if f,,.t nj
farther from the shore.
Just place one hand on me, if you
dare" she shouted 'and Ill let go the
canoe. Then see how quickly it'll be
out of sight" The threat was effective.
1t was such a pretty canoe, and he had
no desire to lose it. SO, commenting
on her StubbOrnneSS, he waddled back
and took hold of his end again.
Then a sound of oars was heard, and
soon two men in Il boat were within a
few yards of them.
, Say, there was BOb's inquiry,
what are you two trying to do:"
Hold on a little longer" came back
" the answer. Wen have You safe in a
= minute"
> We're all right; don't trouble" said
the girl.
keep Off" shouted Bob. "If you
: come any closer, you'll scratch tht
t paint ON my canoe"
Il What do you mean?" inquired one
{ do you mean to say that you car,
Il more for the canoe than for-for"- IL,
L hesitateG.
5 For me"' she shouted. Yes, that
i it. For woman's only Il woman, anC
o a good canoes Il boat"
Il After some parleying the boatmel
consented to be careful. With their as
Il SiStance the canoe was righted, ant
e the friends made their way shoreward
20 But the gossps in the small Hudson
l. river town have had good food fO
/ much reflection, and the oldest dam
of them all admits that even sh
II doesn't understand it.
n why, Jim tells me-" she said. tina
8 when they got ashore she didn't shON
d the least concern for the man. Now
IS the least you would have eXpecte
p would have been that she'd throw he
t. arms about him and say that sh
III would never leave him."
''And didn't she?'
i'll NO. she just kicked up a pebbl
OF wrung the water out of her skirt an
laughed fit to kill. Then she said, kin
lg of short, Thanks and went into IL
i'll house."
rt "And did the man seem cut up:"
ps no. He just looked at his old cane
ed sharplike and cussed. I'll have
a blow in a ten to get it in shape again
u he aid."-New York Times.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18

Mr. Arthur Maule general merchant), of Niles
town, Middlesex Co., Ontario. "a year ago af-
ter had been taken sick with a severe attack, I
began taking your Golden Medical Discovery
1 rapidly recovered from the attack and felt no
more of il that fall. This season began taking
the Discovery in August and have SO far been
perfectly well 1 can go out in all kinds o.
weather and not feel the bronchial trouble at
all. Let me say to all who suffering from
such complaints to give DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery fair trial. and am con-
WINGED that good results will be obtained"
= DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, paper-bound, is sent free on re-
ceipt of III one-cent stamps, to pay ex-
pense of mailing only; or 81 stamps for
the book in cloth binding. Address DR..
R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
Agricultural Depot.

only place get BICKFORD & HUFFMAN DRILL, and he
the sells the genuine ckfor Huffman Hoe Disc
Drill, with roller bearings. Call and see them.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18

Navies are costly playthings, but ma
tions think they must have them.
Ours will cost 80, 900, 900 next year, for
repairs alone, if Chief Constructor
3owles is right. and when we add to
this the amount required for running
expenses and the appropriations for
new vessels, it will be seen that here is
no place for economy.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
Need Not Feel Lonesome.

Rubberton-May inquire what your
business is, stranger?
Stranger Naughtily)-Sir, I'm a gen
tleman.
Rubberton-Well, | reckon that's a
good business. stranger; but you're not
the only man that's failed at it.-Chi-
cagO News.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
FORTITUDE.
II the battle goes against you

II the battle goes against you
And your foes upon you press,
Do not yield your weapons to them;
Give not voice to your distress.
Up again and wage new battle;
Up again and strike fresh blows;
You may yet come off triumphant;
You may win the fight; who knowsH
Naught you'll rain by idle weeping;
Tears but add to your distress.
II the wicked world has wronged you.
At its hands, then, seek redress.
Bring TO your assistance courage,
And the fight again begin,
Knowing industry and valor
In the end will surely win.
Arthur J. Burdick in Los Angeles Herald.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
Exposure

To cold and stormy weather opens the
way to an attack of bronchitis. The
man on the wagon, be he farmer, milk
man or truckman, needs TO pay special
Smyrna times., 1901-09-18
A Follower.

Caller-The minister's son is follow
ing in the footsteps of that spendthrift
young links.
Miss Prim-Isn't that scandalous?
Caller-Hardly as bad as that. You
see. he's a tailor and is just trying to
collect his bill.-Chelsea Gazette.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-24

rAovs Are E0.r gkianeysf r,- Elrac-is siils cnrc III Gasy ills. Sam ,,e f~ee Aud ,.-,g Remedy Co. chlcagV or H. n
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-24

There were only five defendants and six cases on the docket.
 The session before Judge Dow was begun at o'clock and it lasted only six minutes. The cases were disposed of very rapidly. The first case was that of David Fender, who was charged with interfering with a police officer on Sep tember IS. It had been continued and yesterday morning it was set down for trial on Saturday, October 26.
 Hugh T. Finnegan. charged with vio- lation of the liquor law, had his case continued until to-day.
 Two charges against Edward M. Hines, one for drunkenness and one for breach of the peace, were continued until to-day.
 In the case of Edward J. Smith, charged with drunkenness, judgment was suspended.
 The charge against Ida Dudley or Davis for breach of the peace was con- tinued also until to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-24
MJ FOR D.

Oct 23.-Dr. A. l.. House of Tor rington Is in town in attendance at the celebration of Yale.
 Mrs. E. P. Law of Orange is visiting her parents in Vermont.
 Volunteer council, R. A.. will hold a peanut social on Thursday evening.
 The Junior Epworth league of the Taylor M. E. church are arranging to hold an unusually interesting far on December E.
 Ella Parmlee Bristol, the nine year. old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Bristol of Brooklyn, died Saturday evening in South Woodstock Conn. af- ter a lingering illness. The remains were brought to Milford this afternoon and at 2:30 the funeral services were held ct the residence of George J, Smith on Broad street, by Rev c. F. Upson
 MT. and Mrs Herbert Swift have been entertaining the Misses Alice and Min lie Cohortig of New Haven,
 Mrs. Will Clarke is entertaining her niece, Miss Marguerite Clark of Brook lyn.
 r. B. Randall is spending 8 vacation at his home in Morris.
 Miss Susie Carroll and Miss Charlotte Furman have returned from visit in New York state.