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verse is the case. In talking this over
with some of the leading Cheuehuevis
they expressed the idea very clearly
that they saw the advantage to them
selves of being ''all same white man."
so, voluntarily, they adopted his dress
and sought, as far as they could, to
walk in his ways.
Their houses are, as rule, very
neatly built. A square framework Of
willows, with sustaining poles of cot
tonwood at the corners, is construct
ed, generally square in shape, and on
this framework mud is plastered by
hand. Here one has in it's primitive
form the idea of the gigantic skeleton
steel structures of which our city sky
scrapers are the latest evolution.
On the top or near by these houses,
or 'kans," as they call them, there is
generally to be found rude wicker
circular construction, called su-quin.
This is kind of granary or storehouse
in which corn, beans, peas and other
edibles are kept. Its chief use, how
ever, is for the mesquite bean, of which
their drink is made. There are two
kinds of mosquitoes, one which has q
pod and beans somewhat similar to
our string beans, the other a very Pc
culiar fruit in the shape of bundle
of small vegetable screws.
Both kinds of mesquite beans are
put into wooden mortar, called
MARI. Squatted down in front of it,
the woman takes the Shu-wa, or pes
tie, in both hands and pounds away
until the ''o-pi, or beans, are pretty
well mashed. Then they are soaked
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BLOWING UP OF THE MAINE
zen. F1tzhugh Lees Theory of the
Destruction of the IIl-Fated
American Warship

In his interesting address in this
city recently Gen. Fitzhugh Lee gave
his theory regarding the destruction of
the battleship Maine, says the Indian
apolis Journal. After relating the cir
cumstances of the explosion and de-
scrlbing the scene of fire and carnage
ne witnessed on visiting the locality
a few minutes after the event, he
said:
MY theory is that it was done by
young officers who had been attached
to Weyler. After the catastrophe thew
disappeared. Young officers of the
(Spanish) army did not take the
trouble to hide their pleasure over the
horrible affair. Many of them dropped
their usual rotations of red wine and
opened bottles of champagne in the
cafes. The government of Cuba i'm
mediately tried to forestall European
opinion by sending dispatch which
stated that the explosion had been
caused by the carelessness of the
Americans themselves. As to that l
want to say that the keys I'd the mag
| azine of every American mln-of-war
are brought to the captain and are
hung on hooks at the head of his bed
so that he can know where they are
all the time. When the divers went to
work on the Maine Capt. Sigsbee said
to them: Go into my cabin and see
II the keys to the magazine are hang
ing where they ought to be- The
divers came up with the keys. They
had found them hanging by tie side Of
the captains bed. Furthermore, the
investigation brought out that the
plates of the forepart of the ship were
bent upward, showing clearly that the
force of the explosion had been direct
ed from the bottom. The court of in
quiry heard plenty of testimony which
showed that there had been two ex-
plosions; one when the torpedo went
off and tore it's way to the ships maya
zine, and the other when the magazine
itself exploded with roar"
The real cause of the destruction
of the Maine is still a mystery, though
there is strong reason for accepting
Gen. Lees view. The report of the
United States court of naval INQUIRY
sustained the theory of an outside ex-
| plosion, but said "the court has been
unable to obtain any evidence fixing
| the responsibility for the destruction
of the Maine upon any person or per-
sons" The solution of such mysteries
comes in time, and probably this one
will be solved when those who are in
| possession of the secret think the
| right time has come.
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and neighbors of the Achee-Mohaves,
achee meaning fish. The white man,
hearing this name, twisted it into
Cheuchuevi, hence the new tribe of
Indians"
Though small in number, the two
bands not counting more than be-
tween 200 and 800 souls, they are
much superior people to the Mohaves.
In this I was much and agreeably sur
prised, for, contrary to the Mohaves,
hey have had nothing done for them
by the United States government. The
Mohaves have large reservation, and
also two fine schools for their chill
dren. one at Parker, and the other at
Fort Mohave, both on the Colorado
river. They receive considerable ra-
tions. too, in the shape of beef and
1our, and being thus under the direct
influence of the Indian department,
one would naturally expect them to be-
carer 20 civilization than their neigh
bors. who have no school. no rations,
10 influence to helD them Yet the re-
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breath, and involuntarily took step
away from her. The scout shrugged
his gray-clad shoulders.
"A change has come to YOU. sweet
heart-but, but it has not come to
me. Perhaps you will change again.
You may again be proud of your
soldier lover; you could only be dis
graced by the vows of a deserter;
good-by, sweetheart" He held her
hand in a lingering clasp, then
mounted and rode away without a
backward glance.
At that moment sounded the 3buole
from the federal camp. Slowly the
union officer advanced to her. s'Be-
lore L met you, dear, that call was
glad summons; now it is the
trump of doom, but-but 1 obev it.
just the same. There is only one
thing dearer than soldiers love
1T is soldiers honor FAREWELL"
Over the battlefield rose the moon
wan, pltying, veil of cloud be.
tween her and the unshriven dead.
On the outskirts of the field two
men limped slowly, painfully away.
Their unlforms-gray and blue-alike.
were torn and redeemed. One arm of
the officer supported the wounded
scout; the other arm dangled help
less in the bloody Rawlings of blue.
"Win she be there?" the man in
gray murmured. ''Will she Gomez"
Cheer up, old man; she is there
by the stile yonder-see." But the
scout could go no farther, and thew
sank to the ground together-the
wounded and the dying-waiting for
her.
And she came, and over both bent
compassionate eyes, while her lips
hreathed prayer. The man in gray
half rose on his elbow and slipped
her hand from his own into the hand
of the union soldier. He was true
to his flag" he whispered; she win
be tue to you, sweetheart. G ,od-
by"
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ENTERPRISING TRIBE
fhe Chemehuevis Indians Have
Faith in Civilization.
their Leading Men Believe That
What Is Good for White Men
Must Also BE Beneficial
to Red Men.
Especial Arizona letter.

r COATED in two places on the
Colorado river, is to be found this
almost unknown tribe of the
North American Indians. One small
oand is on the California side of the
river, near Fort Mohave, north of the
Needles, and the other is about rs
miles south of Needles and has small
ranches on both sides of the river.
Few people know anything about them
and strange stories are told as to their
origin and classification.
Last February 1 made trip down
the Colorado river in a boat, from
Needles to Yuma, and spent several
days with the Chenehuevis. 1 then
found out that they are not a separate
and distinct people. They are simply
renegade Paints, who, tired of living
in the sandy wastes of southern Ne
vada, where water was scarce and
food often more so, determined to
emigrate to a more favorable region.
They sent out some of their wisest and
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Iron finger posts bearing the NAMES
of all four thoroughfares are now
being erected at the street corners
in Berlin.
In the Colusa region, California,
there is blowing machine (run by pc
troleum power) which can pillow 10
acres of land per day.
On health grounds, an order forbid
ding the wrapping up of foodstuffs
in old newspapers has just been is
sued by the project of Finistere.
According to DIR. Pinard, of Paris.
many careless persons catch conta-
gious diseases by taking off their
dusty shoes and then sitting down
to a meal without washing their
hands.
The nest of the tree wasp or hor-
net is made of a true paper; wood
being ground to pulp by the jaws
of the wasp and treated with an adj
hesive matter secreted in the crea-
lures mouth.
In the canton of Zurich, according
to the official school report for the
years 1899 and 1900, 1OS,297 children
were medically examined, and the
ears were found to be in some way
affected in III per 1000.
The village church at Upleatham
North Yorkshire, is claimed to be the
smallest in England. 1t measures
II feet nine inches by 13 feet. The
church dates back 900 years Some
OF the tombstones in the graveyard
are dated 1850.
The biggest water-wheels in Brit
ain are on the River Teith, six miles
from Stirling. The Deanston cotton
mills have four wheels Sc feet in di-
ameter. The Isle of Man has the
biggest wheel of all at the Laxey
mine. 1t is y feet six inches in di-
ameter.
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in water for several hours, and the
liquor drained off is their chief ma
tive drink. 1t has a peculiar, half
sweet, half-salty flavor, which, how
ever, they seem to relish very
highly.
The men are great hunters, deer,
and the lesser game, such as rabbits,
quail, squirrels, ETC., Astounding in
the mountains and foothills near
their homes. The quails, beautiful
little creatures, are found on the
river banks in great numbers, as are
also ducks, geese, wild swans, etc.
When the time comes for corn
planting, however, every man of the
tribe has his ground in readiness,
and he plants his corn, beans,
melons, squash, chill and other veg
etables, irrigating them when neces-
sary. Their method of planting corn
is peculiarly their own. A space of
quarter or half a mile in length,
and so to 100 feet in width, is cleared
of willows. Then small basins or
bowls are made in the earth, about
foot foot and half in dame
ter. In the center of these bowls,
the seed corn is planted. The whole
field is then surrounded with will
lows and other brush, to keep out
the rabbits, and. to further prevent
depredations, brush shelter is con-
structed. under which some one of
the family is required to be con-
stantly on the watch.
The women keep their "kans" quite
neat. and do all the cooking, grind
ing the corn on the heavy stone met
ates, as do the other Indians of Ari-
iona. They are also expert basket
makers, although possessed of the
Paints hereditary ability, they
made very few baskets until few
years ago. when they found there was
an increasing demand for them at a
good price. Accordingly. they began
to make them, and, being uncivilized,
worked conscientiously and faith
fully. and improved upon the baskets
of their forebears. In shape, weave
and design their baskets are very
beautiful, and consequently are much
sought after by collectors.
The children are bright little raga.
mullins, timid and shy before stran-
gers at first, but, as soon as they feel
safe, full of fun and frolic. found in
one place three orphans. Father and
mother were dead, and they had been
taken by widowed aunt, who was
caring for them to the best of her abil.
ity. aided by other, members of the
tribe. AS soon as / knew the facts in
the case. went down to my boat, and,
overhauling some old clothes in my
trunk. found stockings, shoes, and q
little dress for the girl, and various
garments for the two boys Without
a word began to put them on, and
what amazement, what delight. were
depicted on their little faces. As
soon as they were all logged out"
they rushed off TO the next akan" to
show their new possessions, and in
five minutes was besieged with moth
ers and sisters and brothers, all of
whom thought might manage to find
something for them or theirs in the
large trunk in the boat
q. WHARTON JAmEa
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For Desert.

A simple parfait within the skill of
the most inexperienced is worth try
ing. Cover quarter of box of CELIA
tin with a half cupful of milk; soak
half an hour. Stand over the tea
kettle till melted; add it to one pint of
cream with teaspoonful of vanilla
and half-cupful of sugar When
very cold whip to froth. Put into
melon mold, cover, and pack for two
hours in salt and ice. Serve in glasses
IN. Y. Post.
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a OUTH MOUNTAIN Law to


the right gray and
y5ASSSM gloomy, save for the sum-
,<2NZN nit, pierced by few bay
49, onets of light = advance
guard of the sun which
| I'D already scaled the rampant of
| mes on the eastern horizon.
Along the narrow path that skirt
ed the base of the mountain rode a
man. AS he emerged from the thicket
the early sunlight dazzled his eyes,
and he tipped the brim of his soft,
felt hat and gazed Gag ely about.
Before him was a little falrn-scarce-
ly more than clearing in the woods.
The partly burnt fence, the outbuild-
tngs leveled to the ground, told the
story as plainly as the smoke of
camp fires curling over the hill, or
che sounds of drum and trumpet that
mingled occasionally with the NUT
terings of cannon.
BY gap in the fence, her feet half
hidden in the charred rails, stood a
girl who, as the rider came in sight,
waved sunbonnet in response to his
lifted hat. Her hair was a reddish
brown, her skirt of purple delaine,
and she wore a scarlet waist; but
the tones of all were dulled DIV fad
ing here, or frightened by sunlight
there, to a harmony of color
"Good-morning, sweetheart" was
the soldiers greeting as, throwing
the bride over a limb of cotton
wood near, he dismounted and strobe
up to her. She gave him her hand
with faint little smile, but her eyes
wandered past him, and she said
nothing. He frowned.
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Mushroom. and A.paraxu. TIN.

Make white sauce, and into it put
one can of asparagus tips; stand the
pan over hot water and let the sauce
and tips get very hot Fry the mush-
rooms in little butter, season with
salt and pepper. Pile them neatly in
the center of dish and make a bor-
der of the asparagus.-Boston Budget.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
THE CASE OF CUBA.

1t is notable letter former President Cleveland has written con
cerning tariff Cuba In unequvocal
mands that deal honestly by the island republic
aacous and misleading advanced
and means committee in behalf of the beet sugar
Morality and conscience he Justly contends this
issue and he significantly adds that
orcby defined than they have been by President
his message to better than Secretary
Mr. Cevelands cearcut and statement in lumina
ing cheering the puee plea who
claiming be Republican sought prove that agitation
reciprocity with Cuba has been by the
refne is known all that President has demand
ed just treatment for Cuba that he has pledged himself openly and
spontaneousyo policy that will bring about reasonable tariff
reduction in favor OF the products the island
trial paralysis and ruin threatened
Oxnards claim therefore the light we'll known facts
sinks TO the low level of petty ubeuge cheap evasion EQUALLY
hcous is the claim that the administration has hoodwinked
and deceived The president and his advisers cearghted in
their view of the needs Cuba they that those
needs shall be adequately provided for The republic must
be honestly del by be given which to work out
! its destiny.
To enable to do all patriotic members congress should
unite sustaining the administration carrying commendabe
purpose saving Cuba Cuban industrial woe and bitter
iwant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
Fault-Curing.

The habit Of bringing fault and weak
ness 60 the front can not be too strongly
condemned. 10 Kills sympathy and fos.
ters rcpeilant attitude that rejects au
overtures. however well luteutioued thcy
may he " actually increases ihe very
evils u deplores by Keeping them con-
stanty in view Parents and teachers
often make this fatal mistake Anxious
% cure a habit. but Thoroughly unwlsc
iu their method they harp continually
upon a. and keep rsmindinR the child
~ its preserve its enprmitV and us
dangers. until st length be- comes 90 re-
gard 70 a. a necessary part OF himself
Az experienced teacher has said fhaf an
infslnble way tO make = boy absoiutei,
stupid j. 90 assure him constantly that
he b. So and the same thing h equally
true of their faults
only through good can We produce
good and if W. would trulv help aud inn
prove e child We must Gul ont the best
that b. in him. aud from that point en-
deavor go develop thst which is lacking
Bear in mind that goodness and truth
60 hard ~ hand and to welcome and
emphasize the one. is the surcst way m
attain tho other in its fullness .-Phila-
delPhia Inquirer.
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tered in the afternoon light. Beyond the
clear spaces Of roped-on streets were the
swed crowds Even the policemen spoke
I'm hushed voices. As the surgeons or
! cabinet officers or other friends of the
dying president appeared they were en-
quilted by the eager seekers for news
Nice-Presdent Rooseveit-who was so
! soon 10 wear the awful mantle of au-
thority-was summoned from his distant
hunting camp ip the mountains Tender
words OF sympathy from the rulers of all
nations came flashing -nyer-the wires.
Darkness descended upon the scene.
The president was conscious again lie
asked for his wife. Presently she came
90 him. leaning feebly on the arm OF Mr.
CorteIyou. A. she reached the side Of
her husband and lover-who had read TO
her every night at twilight for years
from the Bibe-she sank into chair.
and leaning her frail form over the
white counterpane. She took his hands in
hers and kissed them. There was
group Y friends in the room. and they
drew away from the sacred spectacle,
The light OF the candles, behind the
screen was reflected faintly'on the white
ceiling and tinted walls 1t sparkled on
the wedding ring.
THE presidents eyes were closed.
His breath came slowly And as he felt
the touch 81 his wife's lips he smiled. II
was 10 be their last meeting.
Good d-by! Goud-by ALI
Mrs Mckinley gszed into the white
face of the martyr and struggled FOR
strength 10 bear IT,
ut is Gods way. His Will not ours,
he done
"rhe president turned his face slightly
toward his wife. A look OF ineffable love
shown I'm the haggard features. The
ticking OF the clock I'm The next room
could be heard, once more the president
spoke:
Nearer. my God. 20 Thee
'His soul was on his lips. His face
was radiant
EN- tho II he a cross
There was a moment OF utter silence.
That has beer my ineXtinguishable
prayer
His voice was almost iuaudible.
II T. Gods way.
1t was the last thought and the last
word at the gentle president
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
Young Men Rule Japan.

Krami Arasuke. of the japanese Tmpe-
rial council Toxic. Japan. who j. az
present IN this city. said some interesting
things regarding tho progress of his
country.
Japan. like America, now believes that
young men are hest htted to hold impor-
tant public Offices he said. our pres
ent ministry J. headed by Young man
ot about the ssme age ~ your President
Roosevelt The minister ~ foreign af-
fairs l. also q young man. This is also
true 80 the other high Officers Of the lap
snes~ government and they are men In
n large measure untried in their respon-
siblc duties. The imsprial constitution
provides that the emperor shall choose
his ministers. and that they shall he
responsible only 90 himself. hat the time
r. not Ear distant when the provision
viii remain mere formality The sen
riment u working toward real govern
ment by party New York Commercial
Advertiser
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
EXPLAINS.
Mr.. Brown Tells Why Ha
Pleaded Guilty.

Editor Providence News In the
News OF last evening YOU gave
prominence to a report stating that had
been arrested foe and pleaded guilty 10
a charge of revelllng and had been fined
by the police court In regard to that
| wish 10 make an EXPLANATION 4
policeman called on me and said the
captain wished 10 see me | called on
The captain at the Central police station
and he told me complaints had been made
that had been annoying women on the
street
lie asked me whether or not / was
guilty. | answered that / was not guilty.
lie then told me | would have TO remain
all night and until court met the next
morning.
asked III there was no way of avoiding
Imprisonment all night. lie replied the
only way would be TO secure the attend
ance of Judge Lyman and that II felt
Ike pleading guilty could do so. pay
he fine and go home
| sent for friend aud after consult
ing with him decided 10 plead guilty.
though I knew 1 was innocent. but /
desired 10 avoid publicity and TO escape
detention over night iu a cell.
These are the facts connected with my
arrest and subsequent nuiug. and | trust
YOU viii present them 90 the public
EUGENE -. BROWN.
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was over he sent for his faithful secre-
tary. Mr., Courtelyou entered the room
and stood beside the stricken chief
It's mighty lonesome In here said
the president
1 know II Is
THE presidents eyes frightened. and
The old familiar wrinkles appeared in his
face as he turned eagerly TO his assistant
How did you like my speech" he
asked.
" IL Is regarded as one of the grea test
Non have ever made. and has attracted
more attention than anything you have
said for years
The pre- esident smiled. and looked ear
nestly I'm Mr.. Cortelyou's eyes.
How did they like IL abroad?
IT has attracted considerable atten-
ton abroad, and everywhere the com
ment Is favorable.
Isn't that good?' And he spoke no
more of things political having heard
the echo of his cry for peace
In the afternoon OF his last day on
earth the president began 20 realize that
his life was slipping away and that the
efforts OF science could not save him lie
asked Or. Rixey 10 bring the surgeons in
one by one the surgeons entered and ap-
preached the bedside Whsu they were
gathered about him the president opened
his eyes and said.
IT Is useless, gentlemen: | think We
ought TO have prayer.
The dying man crossed his hands on his
breast and half closed his eyes There
was beautiful smile on his countenance
The surgeons bowed their heads. Tears
stresmed from the eyes OF the white-clad
nurses on either side OF the bed. The yell
low radiance of the sun shone softly in
he room.
Our Father. which art I'm heaven.
said the president in clear. steady
voice
"'"he lips Of the surgeons moXLd-
'Ilalowed be Thy name Thy king
dom come Thy will be done
The sobbing Of nurse disturbed the
still air. The presidenV opened his eyes
and closed them again
Thy will bee done ON earth as Il il
in heaven
"A long sigh. The sands OF life were
running swiftly The sunlight died out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24

when the General Assembly passes
Mr. Remlinger's ticket transfer bill. or a
measure framed on similar lines. it VIII
not only have secured for The people a
privilege long unjustly denied them, but
will have aided In increasing the earning
capacity Of the Union Railroad company
The experience of street railway COM
panies I'm other cities has proven in
contestahly that the establishment OF
the ticket transfer system instead Of
decreasing revenues really increases
them, by stimulating greater and more
general use OF street cagS. In spite of
Marsden j. perrys pretended fear that
his employees Will become dishonest and
that the people Will resort TO fraudulent
practices his corporation viii be a bigger
money maker when tlcket transfers are
in general use than 81 is al the present
time