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This virtually marked the first ef-
forts of Spain in the southern islands.
The Mahometan faith was carried
into Mindanao by Adasaolan soon
after he had established his kingdom
in Basilan. He took for wife the
daughter of Dimasangcay, king OF
Mindanao, and with the marriage the
Mindanao king embraced the faith of
his son-in-law, and made it the tribal
religion.
Spain made numerous efforts to SUBJ
due the natives of Mindanao. Each
new governor general at Manila
thought it incumbent upon himself to
begin campaign for the extension of
Spanish control. In nearly every expe-
dition of this kind Spain was victori-
Gus for the time, and so long as they
kept garrisons in the subdued terri
tory. But they never accomplished
anything of lasting nature, nor did
they ever get far from the coast. This
was not due so much to the opposition
met with as from the fact that the
campaigns were begun and conducted
for show purposes, or for the purpose
of enriching government officials from
the funds voted for war purposes.
The first attempt at Spanish con-
quest in the island was undertaken by
Portuguese cavalier in 1595.*He was
granted a title of general in the Span
ish army, and with small force he
assembled the Rio Grande river. The
expedition was composed more of
priests than of soldiers, and met with
almost immediate disaster. In the
first encounter with the natives the
general was killed and his forces
driven back to the mouth of the river,
where they constructed Notifications
and remained for several years with
out again attempting an invasion of
the interior.
Spain eventually succeeded in estab-
fishing headquarters at Zamboanga,
and built prison there, which was
maintained as long as that nation
ruled in the archipelago. This head
quarters was productive of but little
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more than expense, and its abandon-
ment was several times proposed. The
Jesuits, however, urged its continue
ance, and their influence prevailed.
We have heard much recently of the
possibility of a holy war being, de-
clared by the Moros, but that danger
is largely imaginary. Like practically
all the tribes of the islands, the Moros
are not given to wonderful acts of
bravery, but are rather inclined to
cowardice. They learned from Spain
the lesson of the superiority of mod
ern arms against their native weap-
ons, and while some ofthem are armed
with rifles. the great majority have
but the native spear and kris. There
are, however, in both the Sulu group
and in Mindanao small groups of those
who have taken binding oath to die
while taking the blood of a Christian,
and these are to be feared, not be-
cause of their numbers, but because Of
their fanaticism and treachery.
The Lake Moros live practically in
the lakes. Their homes are erected
on bamboo py@es oveS the water. In
fact, nearly ali the towns and villages
of the island are situated either along
the coast, on the banks of the rivers
or in the edges of the lakes. There are
124 towns in the island ranging in
population from 500 50 1854, and 400
villages of less than 500 people.
The natural resources of Mindanao
exceed in many ways those of any
other Of the islands of the Philippine
group. Throughout the entire island
the famous spices of the east, such as
cloves, nutmegs and cinnamon, grows
wild and luxuriantly. Rice, hemp,
sugar cane, cotton, cabanego, indigo,
coffee, tobacco, cocoanut, corn, sweet
potatoes and all tropical vegetables
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Recent accurate measure
nents give it an area OF 1881 square
miles, supporting an estimated popula-
ton of 495,659 people.
The Moros are the ruling power.
They settled in the island and i'm
planted the Mussulman faith upon it's
shores at about the same time Spain
was pushing her conquest of Luzon
and the islands further north. The his
tory of Mussulman occupation of both
Mindanao and other of the southern
group is but legendary to a great ex-
tent. It is known that two Borneo
chiefs who were brothers quarreled
over their possessions there, and the
defeated one, had to leave. Gathering
number of his followers about him,
they emigrated to Basilan, small
island to the south of Mindanao. This
was the first settlement of the Moros
in the Philippines, and from this first
small settlement they rapidly extend
ed their conquest to the Sulu group
and to Mindanao.
Paguian Tindig was the chief who
founded the first settlement in Basi-
Ian, and with him came cousin, Adas-
aolan. The former eventually emil
grated again to Sulu, while the latter
remained in Basilan, where he estab-
lished a kingdom, and in time became
so powerful that he made war upon
Tindig, his cousin, and defeated him.
Tindig had, however, appealed to Spain
CT -. 1os +oo H.
to prevent the utter rout of his army,
It did prevent the usurpation of the
government on the part of Adasaolan.
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A CURE FOR DROPSY.

Ashley, North Dakota, June 2nd.].
q. Hanson of this place has found a
cure for Dropsy.
For years Mr.. Hanson himself has
suffered with Rheumatism of the
Heart and Dropsy, and of late has been
so bad that he could not work.
He has tried many remedies but
nothing he could get helped him in the
least and he was growing worse and
worse.
Finally he began treatment of
Dodd's Kidney Pills, and to his great
delight he soon found that the Drop
steal Swelling was gradually going
down and that the rheumatism of the
Heart was also disappearing. He
says:
II have taken seven boxes of Dodd's
Kidney Pills and am feeling better
than have for five years.
II am able to work again and! if the
Dropsy or Heart Trouble ever comes
back will use Dodd's Kidney Pills at
once"
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~ s5H2;* s;-2ss.
His Friend, ! =
! The: Enemy
BY WILLIAM WALLACE COOK
Author Of Rogers Of Butte" THE Spur of
Necessity" Mr. Fit. Astroloser," etc,
Copyright, 1901, by the s. s. Mcclure Coz
CHAPTER V.-CoNT1NuED.

CHAPlEh t.-CONT1NUED.
eve are quartered across the hall.
After Col. Dingle got into such a
predicament we could do no less
than help him out of it. While you
and your fellow townsmen were
wrangling in the office, 1 left by a
rear stairway and rear door and
had the liveryman saddle and make
ready the horse you rode over from
Harmony last night. The animal
was hitched near the building you
When Col. Dingle escaped from the
room the coast was comparatively
clear, as nearly all the inhabitants
were at the hotel. For that reason
he, had no difficulty in getting away.
III my haste lost my bracelet and
did not discover that it was gone I'M
til the angry citizens came aocking
up the stairs. Then, of course, it
was too late to recover it. I am
very much obliged to you, Mr.. Her.
bert. for proceeding so secretly in
the matter. You had seen that
bracelet before and you knew who
the owner of it must be, so you had
only to raise your voice and direct
the whole pack against us. We're
grateful, aren't we, Lois?"
Very" said Miss Pinkney in a
constrained voice.
"You are under no obligation to
me-" returned Guy. '"The account is
more than balanced by your kind
ness of last night, Miss Vlanding-
ham,
At this iuncture Guy heard some
one coming up the stairs three steps
at time.
"Quick!" he murmured; replace
your wells"
Miss Pinkney's hands trembled as
she once more folded the gray cov-
erny across her face. But there was
no trace of alarm in the actions Of
Miss Betty. She was as cool and
self-possessed as though presiding
at some social function in her own
town of Harmony.
Barely were the fair faces covered
when Sampson burst into the parlor.
He stopped short on beholding the
ladies and evidenced some confusion
"What do you want, Sampson?"
asked Guy.
1.-The Colonel wants to see you,
Mr.. Herbert, and il a tearing hur-
ry.'
Guy turned to give parting salute
to the ladies, but Miss Betty extend
ed her hand. AS he took the little
palm in his she whispered:
''.As friend, thank you from the
bottom of my heart, Mr.. Herbert;
but as an enemy-I defy you! Do
not be too sentimental nor over
chivalrous. Remember, 1 am here
in the interests of Harmony and that
it is your duty to look out for Con-
cord"
With that he turned away and
Guy followed Sampson out of the
room.
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filings like that of the weathervane
Claptrap of that kind merely intensi-
fies the hostile feeling which is already
too bitter and vengeful. It is only
step from our present situati to
warfare and bloodshed. Twas in grave
peril, last night
Il was going to ask you about that"
broke in the Colonel, curiosity for the
moment overcoming his resentment.
You succeeded in getting imp
Yes; and succeeded in getting out
again and saving myself rough ex-
perience only through the magnanim-
ity of Mr.. Vlandingham.'
'Vlandingham is knave, sir!"
"Mr. Vlandingham is a gentleman,
Col. Keever!"
''He couldn't come of the stock he
does and be gentleman"
'Rot!" exclaimed Guy disgustedly.
I'VE won't quarrel, Herbert; it won't
do for us to quarrel. Did you discover
anything at the meeting?'
Nothing of any consequence"
At that moment the office door
opened and man who looked like a
day laborer came into the room. He
had shifty eye, and unrazored face
and wore red and sweat-stained shirt.
His hands were big and scanned with
toll.
''Who are you, sir?" demanded the
Colonel.
my names Hepburn" replied the
man, rolling his eyes from the Colon ell
to Guy, and then about the room. "Up
to yesterday was workin' on the Sec
ton at Harmony. But got fired yes
terday mornin'." @~.
'Ah,s hal" returned the Colonel,
blinking. Here was deserter from
the enemy, a man with a grievance.
'What do you want, Mr.. Hepburn?'
II suppose I can talk before him all
right" answered Hepburn, nodding his
head in Guys direction. %:"He was the
chap that got out of harmony. last
night; blythe skinEof his teeth -.>T ;
Certainly you can talk before him, y
said the Colonel. y,
I. ''Is there anyone else 20 hear us p
Hepburn's gaze continued to travel
around the sanctum, and his face be-
came anxious. III 49,. s. 4 =. i.
''There's no one else TO hear u.s.
answered the Colonel impatiently.
proceed, sir; proceed = j. .#f 81 S.
well, then ! want to sell some in
format ion.'v .x;5 'S sss 5$s d. Hi . ~
What i sit about ~ queried the
Colonel Rarily. @SSS I ss}sss ss$
= bout Harmony. : IS
hats it wort b? ~ s'5.sss :S
It's worth hun. reds to YOU, mebby
ousands, and mebby il means the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
CHAPTER vi.

Col. KeeCer was tremendously
wrought up. He was pacing the re-
stricted limits of his office and toss
ing his arms and talking to himself,
so wrathfully oblivious Of his sur
roundings that he did not notice the
entrace of Guy and Sampson for sew
eral moments.
Occasionally the Colonel would
halt, glover at a copy hook fastened
to the wall, shake his fist at it and
address it by such terms as ''infer-
nal scoundrel," ''contemptible cur"
and so on. Finally he jerked the
hook from the wall, cast it on the
floor and set his heel on the sheets
that were strung upon it.
''Great guns, Colonel" cried Samp-
son, YOU'RE spoilin' about dozens
sticl<fuls of copy"
''Oh, is it you, Sampson?" said the
Colonel, whirling. "Mr. Herbert, I
want a word with you, sir" He
picked up the hook with it's attached
sheets and handed it to the printer.
''Go out and get to work on that"
he said, shortly. Sampson vanished
into the workroom forthwith. "How
long have you been in this office,
Mr.. Herbert?" asked the Colonel.
"About two minutes" replied Guy.
''Then you witnessed my ebullition
of wrath, sir. and I beg your par
don. All, but have devil of tenn
per! I would fight at the drop Of
hat-possibly, sir, I would jar the
hand that held the hat. It's my
southern breeding, I suppose; my
southern breeding, backed by long
years of slaughter in our late war.
I am trying to outgrow my temper,
but success comes very slowly. Some
ancient philosopher said that every
man has a wolf imprisoned in his
breast. I believe that, Herbert, and
am trying to strangle my own par
ticular wolf. It was the wolf that
hurled scorching words at that copy
hook and tore it from the wall, sir;
not Keever-no, no, not Keever.
But and the Colonel brought
his right fist down in his left palm
1.-THE wolf is going to have the up
per hand until I square accounts
with this man Dingle."
Il wouldn't do anything rash,
Colonel" ventured Guy.
Crash? Cad! What would you do
if a man struck you twice across the
face with his hat?' .z..,.,.,.... .,..,
'Knock him down." said Guy,
promptly. ..
4 "Pre-cisely, and that's what any
man with an ordinary temper would
do. But that would only be a, half
way measure with me: I presume
you noticed that did not knock
3Dingle down." ,
81 II did," was the dry response.
II restrained myself, held myself
in check in order that I might take
e more terrible vengeance. Herbert,
IL am going to have Dingle's life!'
5S You certainly are not E. .sy
"There, there! Don't try to argue u
with me, for it is useless, utterly
useless. Il have made up my mind
Let me assure you that I am Il no
stranger to the field Of honor. III Az
scaa time. sir. the code duelloS was
nly 5ade mecunn. counted that day
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
DANIEL CLEVERTON.

front. But for this provision of in
stinctive nature the rear guard would
be starved to death, for those in front,
of course, leave not a particle of nour-
ishment as they pass. On these occa-
sions the antelopes are wedged so
tightly that escape is impossible; and
indeed it is actually on record that
lions have been carried along, whether
they would or no, in the midst of. a
trek-bokken.
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lost, Herbert, which passed without

lost, Herbert, which. passed without
my calling some one out" - 's*# +
The Colonel pulled the 'brim of his
white top" hat firmly down over
his brow. In. his estimation a stiff
white hat was the acme of gentility,
the crown and symbol of q gentle
man. A stiff white hat, moreover,
throws about it's wearer political
glamour, which was something not
to be ignored by the editor of that
justly celebrated sheet, the Concord
Blizzard. The Colonel not only pulled
down the brim of his hat, but he but
toned the two lower buttons of his
frock coat across his capacious stom-
ach, rested one elbow on the top of
his desk and swung his cane-swung
it slowly and relentlessly. His man.
ner plainly stating that threats,
prayers and entreaties would alike
be powerless to swerve him, Guy
thought best not to make another
attempt.
In little while the Colonel ceased
swinging his cane long enough to in
dictate with the point of it letter
which lay open ON the top of his
desk.
"Read that, Herbert" he said; "by
CAD, you read that"
the following:
Archibald Keever, Colonel so-called-
Sir: 1 have been appointed a committee Of
one to rid this territory of your baneful
presence. You have numbered the earth too
long, and I shall be pleased to offer you a
proof of my distinguished regard with a
six-shooter at 20 PAGES. time and place to
be designated by YOU. My only stipulation
is that the place selected be equidistance
from Concord and Harmony. Reply by
post. IT YOU do not meet me, shall make
it my pleasant duty to publicly chastise
you and denounce you as the arrant brag-
CART that you are.
ISAAC DINGLE."
"That certainly has a business-like
sound" commented Guy.
The Colonel laughed tragically.
"'Colonel, so-called!'" he sneered.
"By CAD, didn't have to move west,
like Dingle, to get title. I won
it on the field of battle, sir, spilling
my blood for my country. He asks
for an affectionate exchange of pow
der and ball and [ shall give him a
heartfelt token of my esteem at the
distance specified. Herbert, I want
you for my second"
Guy shook his head. The cane
stopped swinging with jerk and a
hard, hard look came into the
Coloners eyes.
DO I understand you to say, sir.
that you will not accommodate me?"
'Idon't believe in duels, Colonel. Ma
ture has endowed every gentleman
with pair of fists. If these weapons
are powerless to protect his honor, his
honor is hardly worth bothering
about"
The pith of this remark escaped the
Colonel entirely.
II am not only protecting my own
honor, Herbert" he said coldly, "but
the honor of our town as we'll. Your
1900 lots share in the general igno-
miny, and it is your duty to stand by
me in this little affair. Do l still I'M
derstand you to say that you won't ?"
'You do. want fair and square
fight for the county seat and I don't
approve of any coarse or gratuitous
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
The Basis Of ProsDerity.

when the farmer is prosperous,
everybody is prosperous" said the
man who INDUCES in dogmatic utter
ances.
'That's right" answered Farmer
Corntossel. "When the farmers have
money, the gold brick operators, and
side-show proprietors, and lightning
rod people and everybody begin to
look for good Observation-Disclosures
Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
Disc0uraging.

Z; The Messenger Boy-Well, how dyer
like mercantile life? =,
The. Office Boy-Aw, de boss don't
give me any encouragement. ~
i The Messenger Boy-How's dat?
I The Office Boy--Why, he never gives
me 9 look when Tn. workin'; bun just
as soon. as I start ter loaf q bit, Res
Johnny.on-de-spot wit his eagle eye.
Puck. ST I'LL
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11

TH1CAGO, ILL.,, 427 Monroe St.
~ " AS far as have observed Peruna
is the finest tonic any man or woman
can use who is weak from the after
effects of any serious Illness
II have seen it used in a number of
convalescent cases, and have seen sew
eral other tonics used, but found that
those who used Peruna had the quick
est relief.
"Peruna seems to restore vitality,
Increase bodily vigor and renew health
and strength In wonderfully short
time. "---MRS. KATE TAYLOR.
In view of tho great multitude of
women suffering from some form of fe-
male disease and yet unable to find any
cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned spe-
cialist on female catarrhal diseases, has
announce his willingness to direct the
treatment of as many cases as make
application to him during the summer
months, without charge. Address The
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
More Like Morgan.

Henry Laboucheres says Morgan is
putting the handwriting on the wall.
But perhaps Henry is mistaken, says
the Chicago ,Record-Herald, Morgan
may DO reaching for the wall. 5.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
what We Have ob.erx. -

Those who differ most from thu
opinions 1T their fellowmea are tho.
most confident of the truth 81 their.
olvn 1ackintosh &
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
MRS. KATE TAYLOR

Mrs. Kate Taylor graduated
nurse Of prominence, gives her ex-
Perience with Peruna In an open
letter. Her position In society and
professional standing combine to
give special prominence to her ut
feranceS.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
@t1na11ao -Tbe 5ee11e Of
Our s. attest little War&& ~
Something of the Moros Who 1n,abit It, Prod
rcs and Its Resources.

1NDANAO, the scene of our
latest little war in the
Philippines, is second in
size only to Luzon, of the
islands of the archipelago.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-06-11
CHAPTER VII.

O1lIA1 LII IL.
It was about II o'clock when Guy
left the Colonel's Office. He did not
go to the hotel Immediately, but
FASTENED first across the street to-
the livery stable. A big strapping
fellow came out and advanced toward
him from the shadowy regions be.
tween the stalls. Guy was surprised,
for in spite of the big fellows
turned-up coat collar and continued
attempts to keep his face averted, he
recognized him as Barney.
Guy had not much time to waste in
useless expressions of establishment
or in any other extended chain of
thought. He Immediately connected
Barney with that note of which he had
been the bearer, and which was writ
ten on the back of sheet of newspa-
per copy" The next instant he re-
called Vlandingham's words about
Barney's inability to read writing. If
this were true, Barney certainly could
not have been the author of that note.
Possibly there were four spies in
camp instead of two. Was the fourth
man Sampson?
"Well, Barney" said Guy, cynical
.ly, 1--WE meet again"
you've got the best o. me-" an
swered Barney, staring blankly at
Guy. -.
Don't try to play the innocent"
went on Guy, drawing closer to the
stableman and, speaking in low and
hurried tone. 1T know you're a Har-
mony man. but I give you my word
that L won't say anything about it,
providing you stop: your. spying soper-
ations from this on. Just now Twant
you to help me. Miss Vlandingham
and Miss Pinkney are here in town dis
tguised as Sisters of Charity. Col.
Keeyer has found it out and T want
to get them started back to Harmony
before any harm Details them. Put
your best team to q double-seatedc CAT.
riage in the shortest possible order
and drive to the hotel.'' 4 sssss 4;
III 5s5sE ITO Be Continued III. III #,s 81
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-08
SPREAD OF CHOLERA
IN THE PHILIPPINES
AMBASSADORS BODY
TO REST AT STOKE
Change in the Disposition of Lord
Pauncefote's Remains.

The body OF Lord PaunCefote, late am
bassador at Washington. upon its ar
rival in England will be inferred at
Stoke. the seat Of the BromIeys. instead
Of at Preston, as was at first decided
upon.
Stoke is near Newark. in Nottingham
shire. It is the home at present OF Sir
Henry Bromley, who is a son-in-law OF
the late ambassador.
The Bromleys are branch Of the
Pauncefote family. and one Of the young
er BromIeys married a daughter Of LORD
Pauncefote. 1t is deemed desirable
therefore. TO have the body rest where
the friends and families are now located
rather than to be taken to the old home
at Preston. from which the family have
been separated for some time.
The ancient buryfng place at Preston
has been closed on account Of the num-
Der Of bodies there. These considerations
hay LED to the decision 10 make the in
terment at Stoke, to which place the
body viii be borne when the United
States cruiser Brooklyn arrives at al
English port.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-08
TIGER COLORBD CAT
WHIPS Tan TERRIER
EXcitiny Battle, With Woman
and Boy for Seconds.

A lively bout between a tan terrier
and a yellow-striped cat caused some
excitement last evening at the corner Of
Ninth and I Streets northeast a small
boys, who represented the dog, and an
rate woman, who owned the cat, were
the seconds to the match.
The terrier. as usual, was the agrees
sor. and made a savage drive at the out
set OF the battle. He was met by six
OF eight upPercuts. which laid open
/ ''TowseF's' nose and otherwise damaged
the beauty OF his physiognomy
These strokes. every one Of which
landed. were delivered swifter than
lightning, and before the terrier could
recover himself. The onslaught had
been so fierce that the ours head looked
Ike a damaged pin cushion before he
fully. realized what he WIS up against.
The dog, mad With pain, gave a yelp
and Jumped at the cat, knocking It over.
BE caught his feline opponent some
where about the throat, but at the same
time was again met by the cats claws,
compelling him to let go and whine with
palm
While the dog was getting his breath
the cat dashed into nearby store The
dog followed and caught the cat in the
doorway. where the second round vas
fought. to the discomfort and rout Of the
terrier. The feline inflicted such dam
age to the dogs ears and nose that he
turned tail and ran.
The cat then became the aggressoT
and closed in with the terrier at the
curb. Here the skiTnish was OF short
duration. "Towser' getting his back Sc
verely scratched.
He got away from the scene OF the
fray as fast as possible. Kicking the
blood from his Iacerated nose, while the
cat stood victor on the curb, Iashing its
tail and kissing at its vanquished foe
The neighborhood of Ninth and 1
Streets witnessed the fight with varying
emotions. but the cat had the greater
number Of champions