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The Washington times., 1902-08-31

religious fervor. apostolic zeal and
human suffering that is bound up in the
history of this fund. Its origin is
shrouded in the glamour of antiquity
Great men of the seventeenth century
freely gave OF their worldly store to
hasten the evapgelization Of the Spanish
possessions. Mighty conceptions of re-
ligious conquest spurred these proud and
naughty Hidalgoes.
Few endowments have left such last
ing imprints on civilization as that OF
the Dons. Fortified by this fountain Of
wealth, the Franciscan Fathers pushed
through the wilds of California. estab-
fishing in the unexplored country COM
plete chain of missions. They braved the
savagery and superstition OF the natives
ard sent their expeditions from Mexico
as far north as San Francisco. Many
tribes of Indians were gathered into the
fold, and transformed by their labors
into neophyte children of the church
What great hopes. trials and sorrows
were exuerienced by these intrepid men
amid their almost superhuman labors.
But for the Pious fund these exDeditions
by land and sea would have been impos
sible.
At a later period, for want of its
golden strength the mlssions-monu-
ments to the sufferings and privations
CT the friars-were abandoned. They be-
came but piles of adobe-historic ruins
that still excite the curiosity of tens Of
thousands of tourists who yearly visit
the Pacific Coast.
During the administration of Don Pho
Pico. the last Mexican governor OF Cali
fornia, the missions passed into private
hands. Some were sold. others rented.
Father Narciso Duran, the last of the
Franciscans to brave the poverty OF
those dark days, died in want. The
"gringo'' had come.
Imperious Santa Anna, greedy and
willful in his sway as President of the
Mexican republic Indirectly caused the
control of the missions to pass tempo
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Arb'trdtors 10 Adjust Unique
and Long-Standing CoRtro-
versy Involving Vast Sums
Of MoRey-CIaims OF the
Catholic Church in Califor-
mia to Benefits of Fund Es-
tabished Over Two Gen.
turies Ago to Be Finally
Adjudicated Il Il Il
y 0MoRROW. at The Hague, will be
held the first meeting of arbi-
traitors who are to adjust the

" oMoRROW. at The Hague, will be
held the first meeting Of arbi-
i traitors who are to adjust the
most unique. longest continued
and least heard of international dispute
which ever arose. II involves a vast
sum of money and carries with it the
touching story of the rise and fall of
the most remarkable Of Americas his
toric religious institutions-the chain
OF Franciscan missions which stretched
along the Western coast. where its mag
nihcent ruins are crumbling today, pitt
full reminders of the glory of the past.
The controversy is between the United
States and Mexico over what is known
as the "Pious fund For six decades
this fund has been overwhelmed IN the
vortex of the Mexican treasury, but
eight months ago the State Department
took up the case and a final settlement
seems assured. Sir Edward Fry, of Eng
land, and A. Demartons, of Russia, are
the arbitrators for the United States,
and Mexicos representatives are Pa
gana Quenas Chilli, of Italy, and Savor-
min Lehman of Holland. At this meet
ing they will select a fifth arbitrator,
and September Is the full tribunal Will
begin its difficult work. The delibera-
tions are expected to be extended. as
the subject is fraught with complica-
tions.
Intpicately interviewer with the heroic
history of the early Spanish missions is
this strange tale of the "Pious Fund of
the CALIFORNIA;" Founded more that
two centuries ago to aid the Jesuits in
converting the Indians on the Pacific
Slope and the Southern Peninsula. it
survives the vicissitudes OF time and the
greed of pilfering monarchs.
Twenty-Five Years of Effort.
Continued efforts by the Catholic
Church in California for more than a
quarter of a century failed to provoke
response for the Land of Manyana''
until 1875. In that year Mexico paid to
the United States accrued interest
amounting to nearly a million dollars.
It was asserted by the dons that this
payment extinsuished the claim, but
now interest amounting to more than
another million dollars is due. Payment
of principal and interest is to be arbi
trated. Archbishop Riordan, OF San
Francisco, has gone to The Hague to
present the Catkclic Church's, claim.
Regarding the annual amount of the
oious fund no one can speak with Ger
tainty. The most reliable estimates
place It at $4,000 900, and upon a sum
apDro1imating this figure the interest is
understood to be calculated. There are
varying estimates, however. of the orig.
inal value.
Mere figures can convey no idea of the
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ready to give it, as a man always is the
more positively because | knew nothing
of the world.
Cousin Philippe said ! must go to
France, for Pauls sake. and appeal my
self TO the empress, who has great in
/ fiuence over the emperor. His COM
mand was to go at once
Madame, you cannot go in midwin-
ter"
Must go at all?" size cried out pas
sionately. why don't you tell me
De Ferrier shall not crawl the earth
before a Bonapartei You-of all men.
We are poor and exiles. because we were
royalists<are royslists-we always shall
/ be royalists, | would rather make
wood chopper of Paul than a serf to this
Napoleon"
She checked herself, and motioned to
chair.
''sit down, monsieur. Pardon me tina,
l have kept you standing"
I placed the chair for her. but she
declined it, and we continued to face
each other.
Madame said, you seem to blame
ne for something What have done? 30
Nothing. monsieur"
81 will now ask your advice What
do YOU want me to do that have not
done?"
Monsieur. you are doing exactly what
I want you to do"
Then you are not displeased with
me?"
Il am more pleased with you every
time ! see you. Your advice Is good.
cannot go in midwinter.'
Are you sure your cousin wanted you
to make this journey"
THE notary says so in this letter.
/ Philippe died in the farmhouse of one
of our peasants, and the new masters
could not refuse him burial in the
church where De Ferriers have lain for
hundreds OF years He was more fortu-
nate than my father"
| This interview with Madame de Fer
rier in which | cut so poor a figure. sim
gularly influenced me. II made me rest
/ less. as If something had entered my
| blood. In January the real spring be-
gins. for then sap starts. and the Itch
/ ems seem TO quicken. ! felt | was young.
and rose up against lessons all dav long
and part Of the night. | rushed in haste
TO the woods or the frozen lake. and
wanted to do mighty deeds without
knowing what TO undertake. More than
| anything else | wanted friends OF m,
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looked upon the lake, and before word
like any OF her former selves. Her
features we're sharpened and whitened.
She looked beyond me with gray colored
eyes. and held her lips apart.
Il have news. The Indians brought
me this letter from Albany"
could not help glancing curiously at
the sheet in her hand. spotted on the
back with broken red waters. 1t was
the first letter ! had ever seen. Doctor
Chantry told me he received but one
during the winter from his sister, and
paid two Spanish reals in postage for
: IT, besides a fee and some food and
3 whisky to the Indian who made the
Journey TO deliver such parcels. 1t was
q trying and an important experience
{ 20 receive a letter. ! was surprised that
. Madame Tank had recommended my
sending one into the Wisconsin coun
try.
Count de Chaumont is gone; and
must have advice
Madame" / said, Doctor Chantry
was asleep, but will wake him and
bring him here"
mo. / will tell you. Monsieur, my
Cousin Philippe is dead"
1t might have shocked me more IL
had known she had a Cousin Philippe.
] said stupidly:
"Is he?"
Cousin Philippe was my husband,
you understand
Madame. are you married.
"of course," she exclaimed. And 1
confessed to myself that in no other
way could Paul be accounted for.
But you are here alone"
Two large tears ran down her face.
"You should understand the De Fer
riers are poor. monsieur. unless some
thing can be saved from our estates that
the Bonspartes have given away. Cou-
sin Philippe went 10 see If We could re-
cover any part of them. Count de Chau-
mont thought It a favorable time. But
he was too old for such a journey; anc
the disappointments at the end OF it
old. Was he old, madame?'
Almost as old as my father"
But you are very young
Il was only thirteen when my father
on his deathbed married me to Cousin
Philippe. We were The last OF our fam
lily. Now Cousin Philippe is dead and
Paul and / are orpbans.'
She felt her loss as Paul might have
felt his. He was gurgling at Ernestine's
knee in the next room.
Il want advice" she said; and / stood
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rarily from the church. In 1912 he prac-
tically confiscated the Pious fund. Il
then consisted of real estate, urban and
rural, mortgages and collateral securi-
ties representing more than a century
and half of careful administration by
the friars and the Spanish crown. BY
decree it was sold for 100000. and the
money covered into the depleted Mexi-
can treasury. The fund had been pill
laged at intervals, and credits amount
ing to $1,000 600 were held against the
treasury.
In 1863 the crown had invited the
Jesuits TO undertake the task of gain
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
TINE Department of State is about
to provide itself with new and
L interesting piece OF office furni-

to provide itself with new and
L interesting piece of office furni-
ture in the shape of a freshly
cut Great Seal of the United States,
to replace the present old one, now sc
outworn with excessive use as no longer
10 make the proper impression upon the
important state papers TO which 1t must
be attached. Provision was made ex
press!y by Congress for the recuttine
to cost 81 $50. on the recommendation
of Secretary Hay. custodian OF that in
dispensable implement, and the work /:
now in progress.
All the world over seals have been
| used from remote antiquity to authenti-
cate the signatures of sovereigns ant
authorized public officers. and no ade
quate device has yet been invented Il
take their place. In the entire history
of the United States heretofore oni.
three Great Seals have been used il
succession. new one of the same gen
eral pattern as its predecessor having
been cut as each existing one became
worn out These three were cut. re-
spectively, in the years 1882, 1871, and
1885.
The old n-out seal now in use in
the State Department was that cut in
1885. when Frederick Frelinghuysen was
Secretary OF State under President Ar
thur. after the design had first been
submitted to historical scholars and au-
thorities on heraldry and had been ap-
proved by them.
It's immediate predecessor. cut in
lS4l. when Daniel Webster served as
Secretary OF State under President Ty-
Ter. had notable popularity in that
the eagles left talon held but six ar
rows instead OF thirteen. as re-
quired by law, and differed otherwise
from tn, original Great Seal in several
minor details of drawing. The evolu-
tion of the original Great Seal. as it
has come down TO us from the founders
of the Republic, is full of interest and
deserves particular mention.
This first and original Great Seal. cut
in 1882, at Philadelphia. in exact con-
formity with the provisions OF the act
Of the old Congress of June 90 of that
year. was the result of no end of study.
experiment. and revision. and was fin
ally based upon designs prepared and
submitted as the joint work of Charles
Thomas. secretary of Congress, and
william Barton. of Philadelphia.
The preliminary steps taken to de-
sign the national seal began appropri-
ately on .he Fourth of July. lT76. after
the Declaration OF Independence had
been read in the Continental Congress.
when resolution was offered and
passed providing That DR.. Franklin,
Mr. ]. Adams. and Mr.. Jefferson be a
committee TO prepare a device for a
seal OF the United States of North
America" The committee reported on
August 10 following a design embodying.
among other objects. a; shield in the
center bearing six quarters. containing.
respectively, rose on gold ground.
thistle on a silver ground. harp on
green. fleur de lis on blue, German
black eagle on gold, and Belgic lion
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ing foothold on California soil, which
had proved too great for the soldiery,
but it was fifty-four years later when
the religious order made the attempt.
The Jesuits offered to effect the reduc-
tion of the country without expense to
Spain II allowed to select their civil
and military officers in the new domain.
The burden of the task Fell upon Fathers
Juan Maria Salvatierra and Francisco
Bissbio Kino. who were fired with amaz-
ing zeal to civilize the Indians.
These men started the Pious fund To
reclaim California from the heather was
The Washington times., 1902-08-31

their cry. Don Alonzo Davalas, Condi
de Miravalles. Don Mateo Fernandez de
la Cruz, and the Marquis de Buena Vista
each gave $1,000. Other noble Dons con-
tributed until within very short time
the fund amounted to $4,000. Don Pedro
added gallipot to transport the mis-
sionaries. From 1897 to 1745 many large
contributions were made. The Marquis
de Villa Puente and his wife. the Mar
chioness de las Torres de Rado, were the
most munificent patrons. giving over
half a million dollars. Dona Josepha
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
VII.

A TRICK of the eyes, a sweet turn
II ing of the mouth corners. the
1 \ very color OF the hair-some ir-
resistible physical trait. may
compel preference in us that we can
not control; especially when we flrst-no-
tice these traits in woman. My cry
ing need grew TO be the presence of
Nine. de Ferrier. II was youth calling
to youth in that gorgeous winter desert.
Her windows were haar-frost furred
without and curtained within. Though |
knew where they were | got nothing
by tramping past and glancing up. I
used to saunter through the corridor
that led TO her rooms, startled yet
pleased If Ernestine came out on an er-
rand. Then / ould close my book and
nod, and she would courtesy.
"oh. BY the way" l would turn to re-
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fornia, and granted to the incumbent the
care of the Pious fund. An Episcopal
diocese was thereupon established by
Pope Gregory XVI. and Francisco Gar
cia Diego was made bishop OF the see.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01
Prosperity of the Mining Industry.

The unparalleled prosperity ot the mining industry at the present time is attracting widespread attention. Peo- pie are beginning to realize that for tunes and competency can be acquired by investing in mining properties and mining stocks in fact, the number who are realizing this and proiiting by lt is daily increasing. They are begin ning to learn that there is an element of hazard in every business venture, out not as great risk m mining as has been imagined Tn the past. Con .inued successes have taught them that mining ia business; that lm proved machinery, scientific knOwl- edge and business management, place mining on as safe basis as the ordin. ary business enterprise, Also that thousands of people are acquiring wealth by judicious investments in mining stock, the result of their co. operation in the development of meri- Jorious properties of ably conducted, ,egitimate mining enterprises. May che education become universal, and more of the treasures in the gold ribbed mountains of the west be pro luced for the benefit of humanity. - Blue Mountain American.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01
THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM.
A large Collection of Rare and Valuable Ali.
 Eona Specimens.

A lsfge Coliectic1 of Bare and Valuable Alt.
 Iona Specimens.
 The museum received valuable ad dtioB to it's stores the past week, in the shape of yertebrae of a whale sent by the curator Mir Brown Oi Yuma. It seems that years ago the Carcas of a whale wds driven up the Gulf of California by heavy storm and landed high and dry on the banks of the Colorado near it's mouth and has lain there bleaching in the sun and weather for some years, As that re- zion is rather arid and uninteresting few travellers find themselves in, that vicinity and so the skeleton has re mained almost entirely intact to the present day.
 Our museum has many other rare and valuable specimens, one of which is the tuSks and lower jaw of an Ari- zona elephant found years ago on the desert near Yuma. The size of the jaw and tusks prove that the origiua owner was of rather larger prOpoT- tions than the animal of today and it is believed that he lived during an era as distant if not further back than the Aztec. Prehistoric mining imple. mentS and cliff dwellers relics art everywhere in profusion, as well a, Indian curios and Mexican ornaments.
 We have a complete collection Of nearly every species of birds in the southwest believe that there isno bird of arid plumage known in Ariz0- na of which we have not a specimen in our museum. But the display we most highly prize is that of geology, and minerology. There is nowhere in the southwest as complete and repre- sentative a collection Of rocks and minerals of this region. Cor. Arizona Republican.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01
Soiatic Rheumatism Cured After Four
 teen Years oI SuheTing,

l have been afflicted with sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years, says Josh Edgar of Germantown, Cal "I was able to be around but constantly suffered. I tried everything l could near of and at last was told to try Chamberlain Pain Balm, which I did ana was immediately relieved and in a short tune cured, and I am happy to say it has not since returned Why not use this hniment and get we'll IL is for sale by H. c. Hitchcock.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01

Congressman Hit, of Illinois, who spires to the United States senate, was associated with Abraham Lincoln. He reported the debates betweeH Lincoln and Douglas, and both the principals in that historic contest were nightly pleased with the young mans work ar hat time when steIographic report. ing had by no means reached the stage of perfection it has attained today.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01
Wants Other. to Know

'I have used DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver and they are all right. | am glad to in dorse them, for I think when we find a good thing we ought to let others know tt, ' writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, I'll. They never gripo or distfesss Sure, safe pills Globe Drug Stsre, Roberts E Peterson.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01
Notice

Notice is hereby given thatmy wife, having left my bed and board; l will no longer be responsible for any debts whatsoever, contracted by her.
 JOHN JAGET. Globe, Ariz., March 9, 1902.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01
LIFE

Little bit or sunshine
 Little bit cf rain; Little laughter now and then; Little bit of pain. Little dreams of castles;
 Little plans that fail; Little clouds with silver rims; Little hopes that pale. Little golden sunset;
 Rest beneath the sod; Tears lrou those who loved us then, Eternity and God.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01

Biliousness is a condition character ized by disturbance of the digestive organs. The stomach is debilitated, the liver torpid, the bowels coustipated. There is loathing of food, pains iu the bowels, dizziness, coated tongue and vomiting, first of the eundgested or partly dIgested food and then of bile Chamberlaiu's Stomach and Liver Tab. lets aIIay the disturbances of the stom- ach and create healthy appetite They also tone up the liver to a healthy action and regulate the bowels. Try them and you are certain to be much pleased with the result. For sale by H. c. Hitchcock
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01
Don't Start Wrong.

Don't start the summer with finger ing cough ur cold, We all know wha, Summer cold Is. It's the hardest kind to cure. Often 1t "hangs on through the entire season. Take it in hand right now. A few doses of Que NluU.sCgugh Cure will set you right Sure cure for coughs, colds croup, grip. 5rgug .a.is, ail throat and lung JrJuy.gs. Absolutely safe. Acts at once. Children Ike It. "One Minute Cough Cure Is toe best cough medicine I ever U,ed, " says J. Il. BowIes, Grove. ton. '. II. 'I D Yer found anything else that acted so safely and quickly" |" Globe Drug Store, Roberts X Peterson
 The assassin of tho Russian minis ter Gf the interior will not suffer the death penalty. There is no capital punishment in Russia. They send their criminals to Siberia to starye to death instead. The agony is thus made more prolonged
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01

Th5 water cure" is calculated to impress the Fihpinos with the ingen- uity, but not with the philanthropy of civilization.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01

Try the new remedy for costiveness Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab. lets Every box guaranteed. Price, 25 cents. For sale by II. c. Hitchcock
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01

Party lines in Washington do no. appear to be 50 strong as the beet su- gar industry. In fact there's kicking over the traces all along the line, and on wide variety of issues. And nO- body seems to have a par rticularly firm grip on the party whip. It looks like breakers ahead for the majority.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-05-01
Dangerous if Neglested

Burns, cuts and other wounds often iaIl to heal properly if neglected and become troublesome sores Dewitt, Witch Hazel Sllvc prevents such con- sequences. Even where delay has az. grayated the injury DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sllve effects cure. 'I had a running sore on my leg thirty years, says H. c. Hartly, Yankeetown, Ind. After Rsing many remedies, tired DoWitts Witch Hazel Sllve. A few boxes healed the sore. " Cures all skin diseases. Piles yield to 1t at once. Be ware of couuterfeits. Globe Drug Store, Roberts < Peterson.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-01-02

James Layne of Inman, was in town
yesterday.
Miss Agnes Milbrandt is confined to
her room with a very sore throat
Miss Lille Jordan of Whitwell, ar
rived here on a visit this morning.
Mrs. L. w. Gabel has been visiting
friends in Jasper for the past few days.
Mary Jordan, the little daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Jordon of Whitwell,
visited VIM. Houts' family Sunday
We regret to hear of the death of
the wife of Daniel Pitman, who died
at her home near Caroline Chapel early
Tuesday morning.
From our friend, Tom Eakin, of Whit
well, we received pressing invitation
last week to attend the installation of
officers of the Odd Fellows and Rebec-
cas-, of that city, scheduled for last
night, and accompanied by big feast.
We appreciated the compliment, but
Col. Grip got his claws on us this week,
and made us feel like a used up postage
stamp.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-01-02
HILL CITY.
BIRDIE.
Special to the News.

Special to the News
Ex-Sheriff Brown-af Sequachee, was
in town last week.
Charlie Price of Whitwell, has been
clerking for d. B. Loveman Co., during
the holidays.
John T. Raulson Of Whitwell, was in
town last week.
Mr.. Burgess of Whitwell, was in town
last week
Dr. II. NJ. Evens made business trip
to Chicago last week
Rev. W. c. Wheeler preached a very
interesting sermon Sunday morning,
taking for subject Retrospect and
Prospect"
Capt Donaldson, of Jasper, was in
town last week.
Mrs. Jas Griffith, of Jasper, has been
visiting in the city the past week.
Jno NJ. Gerren has been clerking for
Cress & Co., during the holidays.
Dave Ramsay, who killed his brother.
in-law several months ago and was sent
to the peniten tiary for 80 years, com
mitted suic de last week by hanging
himself
The Christmas entertainment at the
First Ave. NJ E. Church, was exceed
ingly interesting.
The poor of Chattanooga were well
cared for during Christmas. The Sal
walton Army furnished one thousand
dinners. the Elks Lodge 1000 baskets o.
refreshments, and other generous or
CARNATIONS gave literally.