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his pedestal, and the police are under
the supervision Of a provost marshal,
as C~ottabato Is still under military
control. There seems to be nothing
To DO with Catug. The Americans
have never been officially informed OF
his treacehry to the Moros, nor have
they any proof that he Intentionally
misinterpreted Amaru's message to
the military commander. They really
have no more cause to believe him
guilty than TO believe that The Lake
Lanao Moros are classifying when they
accuse him. However, the Lanao
tribe has sworn to Kill Catug, and his
assassination would surprise no one,
as he Is thoroughly detested, even
BY his former associates.
The Lake Lanao Moros, emboldened
by minor successes, finally attacked
the Americans at Camp Wears. one
Of the largest military posts In Min.
danao; they usually made these at.
lacks under cover OF darkness, and,
because Of their familiarity with the
surrounding country, succeeded III
getting away with slight punishment.
These aggreJsions have 10 be quelled.
but while the Americans are trying to-
uphold their honor and keep them
selves from being slaughtered by the
fanatical Moros, the Moros themselves
beliese-or profess TO belieye-that
the greater hostility Is shown by The
been determined 10 force al issue, III
compel the Moros To Jay down their
arms, or hurl in open defiance in our
faces, thus making amity ~ war I'M
perative. They appeared TO be I'M
willing 70 listen to reason or argu.
ment. 80, early In April an expedi-
tion left Camp Wears and marched
upon Bocolod. supposed To be the
most impregnable fortress Of the
Lake Lanao Moros. Il was, however,
but d cleyerly constructed earthwork, /,
the sides and top OF which were 50
thickly overgruwn with an airless tan
gle of bamboo and other tropical verdi
ure that 1t was almost concealed from
casual observers. There are under
ground passages radiating from this
stronghold lii many directions, and til
defenders could gather there in an
incredibly short time, entering
through these underground passages,
TO repel It's invaders; or. being as
sured the fort would be taken and
all massacred who remained within
lts walls, they could escape through
these exits and BIO far away by the
time the enemy gained possession.
There was no doubt In the minds
Of the Americans In the philippines
as 10 the outcome OF the expedition
sen against Bocolod. but when Cap.
tain Pershing photographed 10 Camp
Wears, on the Sth Of April. eBocolod
assaulted and taken. Burning fierce
~. Four soldiers wounded. none Sc.
riously,' great enthusiasm was shown
In military circles, because the salu-
tary effect on other tribes inhabiting
Mindanao could be foreseen. On the
tenth another fort was stormel and
taken. An official bulletin. dated
April end, says that many groups Of
Moros. comprising fifteen towns on
the northeast coast. twelve on the
west coast. and fifteen or more north
OF the Lanao region. have formally,
by Datus and Populations. presented
their respects TO the American mill
tary authorities. and expressed their
undylng frlen sdhip for the American
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ALMOST a MlLLloN GAM.

The Optic publishes this evening
the report Of Territorial Auditor
". o. Sargent on the assessed
valuation Of The territory
county by county. The report
shows a gain Of nearly a million dol.
lars over last years assessment san
Miguel county leads the list with ~
100000 Of taxable property. which Is
sf.Go0.000 more than Bcrnalilio. sec.
ond on the list IN per capita assess-
ment San Miguel at $3.50. Is about a
happy medium between Taos county
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The sidewalk along the Grand ave
Il side Of the San Miguel bank
building Is badly Uttered up Just at
present with tar paper which has been
cast from tho top Of the building
while the work OF repairing the roof
has been going on lately. It would
not be a bad idea 10 clean the walk
on 50 that pedestrians may travel
that way without going out into the
street to get by.
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When in need Of up-to-date, stylish
job work at rock-bottom prices, con.
suit your own interests and The Op-
tic Office at the same time.
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Just received-football goods; a
nice line at NJ. Biehl's, GA Douglas
Ave. Colorado phone 219. 1914
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Rates Of Subscription.

N~ews-dealers should report 10 the counting
room any lrregularily or inattention on the
part Of carriers In the delivery of 90 optic;
Eews-daalers can have The Uptlc delivered
10 thslr depots IN any part ~ the city BY the
carriers Orders or complaints can be made
u ~talephono. post.tl. or in person
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The mining boom is coming. Geh.
ring is ready with tools and supplies
Sa6
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Perry Onion pays cash and cool
prices Tor household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. 271. 1857
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Genuine Mexican chile and fresh
oysters at the Imperial. 9.25
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Iost-standard Diary, 1903. partly
used. Reward viii DO paid for It's
prompt return to Miss Birdie Kramer.
72f Sixth street. 101O7
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Fried chicken for supper Fridays
at the Imperial. 9.25
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Chicken dinner Wednesdays AMI
Sunday at the Imperial. 1926
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NJ optic will not. inder any circun
stances, 30 responsible Tor the return or 10
Afe keeping u any rejected manuscript, ~
Exception WI. De MAIDS " this rule. With ~.
rar tc either letters or enclosures Nor will
the editor enter into correspondence concsrn-
ing rejected manuscript
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
How to Obtain Sleep.

If you fear a sleepless night undress
in the dark. Light stimulates and
arouseS the activities. Darkness is
supposed to produce drowsiness. Put
some chopped ice in a rubber bag and
place it at the lower extremity of the
spine. This is particularly quieting
to the nerves. Do not use anything
but a rubber bag or you will merely
have a damp cloth and rheumatism
by morning Do not use a pillow. Re
lax every muscle so far as possible.
Sprawl over the bed with arms and
legs stretched out. Take a sponge
bath with tepid water just before
going to bed. Lie on your face in
stead of your back. That is the way
babies sleep and their, methods are
scarcely to be improved upon in this
particular All pressure is removed
from the spine by this means and a
delicious feeling of restfulness en-
sues. Make up your mind that you
won't keep awake long enough to hear
someone come in to outline the next
days work You will drop asleep i'm
mediately.
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In The Secret Service

Yes, danger is an ever-constant
companion of men who follow my
business" said the old secret service
man. I'VE know not at what hour
we may be called upon to face death
in violent form. But we get used to
experiences of this nature, and learn
to keep a cool head on our shoulders
and to think quickly
1T is strange" continued the vet
eran of the service, that secrets, how
ever carefully guarded, will sometimes
leak out. l remember on one occa-
sion / was in search of a man wanted
for robbing the mails. I had been Sc
1ected for the job because 1 was an
absolute stranger to the man and his
friends, and could freely mingle with
the latter without being recognized or
suspected.
Within an hour after receiving my
orders | took a train out of Chicago
for Western city, from where l was
to take a circuitous route to another
place, where 1 expected to pick up
some clues upon which to proceed.
But before 1 had travelled fifty
miles from Chicago 1 received a tele-
gram from my chief informing me
that the man 1 wanted had just arrived
code, which we had but recently
adopted, was made use of by the
writer of the message, and it seemed
impossible that any one on the outside
could know anything about my bust
ness.
so l Immediately took another train
for the town mentioned. AS the train
was pulling into the station 1 took a
position on the platform of the rear
car, and before the train stopped
scanned the faces of all those at the
station, as I thought it possible my
man might be planning to take the
same train out of town and might slip
aboard without my seeing him.
While l was thus engaged 1 heard
some one climb upon the platform be-
hind me and, turning, had the pleasure
of looking down the muzzle of a big
revolver and of recognizing the man
behind the gun as the man l was
seeking.
You don't want to get off here
he said. You want to go on
"'An right said 1, III go on And
I did. He stood guard over me until
the train had gained considerable
speed and then he dropped off, waving
his hand at me as token of farewell
''Oh, I'll see you again., 1 yelled.
And he laughed.
LAS soon as possible / stopped the
train and got off with my gun in my
hand. He was not to be found. But
six months later, after a weary chase
of thousands of miles, l caught him,
one fine morning, while he was dig
ging for gold on a lonely Colorado
mountain"
The old secret service man laughed
heartily over the recollection.
But the highest place 1 was ever
in" he continued presently, was in
Cincinnati, a good many years ago.
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entered. I Immediately recognized
him as a party 1 had arrested several
years before, and 1 trembled in my
boots for fear the recognition might
be mutual
when his glance fell upon me he
paused. Then he advanced a step or
two and, with an oath, said: Boys, that
feller's a fly cop. 1 knows i'm. He
sent me to de pen onct.'
For a brief moment there was an
OminOus silence-the awful silence
that precedes a storm. I realized my
danger. I knew my life wasn't worth
a penny if the mans statement was
believed. Something had to be done,
and done quickly. So 1 followed the
first impulse that popped into my
mind and trusted to luck.
with the force and ferocity of an
enraged lion I sprang upon the new
conner. Call me fly cop. will your
l cried, striking him a powerful blow
with my fist and knocking him down.
Try to queer me when 1 want a chance
to earn some money, will your yelled
falling on top of him and pommeling
him about the head.
''Still rolling with him upon the floor
1 placed my mouth to his ear as
though trying to bite him and whis-
pered: The games up, partner, and
you don't want to get caught. In five
minutes a dozen officers will be here.
You'd better skipi' Then adding in
a loud voice, ringing with indignation,
be careful who you call fly cop next
time 1 let him up
u was mistaken, boys he said,
quite humbly. never saw this man
before. And he opened the door hur-
riedly; they had greatly enjoyed the
incident
Il began taking the money out of
) my pockets and laying it on the
table.
What are you doing?' asked the
leader, surprised
Why said /, innocently, you fell
lows amt got no confidence in me now,
and Il
Oh. fddlesticks,' exclaimed the
other, impatiently, Jim was drunk
Go ahead. Don't go back on us now
so l kept the bogus. had them
beaten. and a few hours later they
were all behind the bars, including
the man 1 had thrashed But it was a
pretty tight sQueeze.'-New York
Times.
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The Trim ParIor Maid.

r Lady Aberdeen in a recent lecture
in London on women in Canada told
an anecdote of her experience there
while Lord Aberdeen was governor
general He and his wife when they
were making a journey across the
dominion dined one night at house
remarkable even among Canadian
homes for its charm and beauty, pre-
sided over by one of the most at
tractive mistresses." They were wait
et. on by SO trim a parlor maid that
LORD Aberdeen felt constrained to
compliment the hostess on the result
of her training. "Oh," said the lady,
81 am so glad you think Jane did so
WE'LL should like you to tell her SO
presently" And when that present
iy'' came, said Lacy Aberdeen, what
should he discover but Jane" arrayed
in evening dress and proving to be
the daughter of the house, who, in
consequence of the unexpected de-
parture of the servant, had not only
to wait on the table. but cook the
meal with the assistance of her moth
er.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
PASSION AND THE HEALTH.
Some Emotions Tend to ProIong and
Others to Shorten Life.

Others to shorten Lire.
1.-The passions effect on the health
is not sufficiently regarded" said a
physician. THE passion which is
best for the health is avarice. 1t keeps
one cool, encourages regular and in
dustrious habits, leads to abstemious-
ness and makes against all excess.
And hence, the avariciOuS, the
misers, live to a great age. The mis-
ers of history were all noted for their
longevity. Rage is very bad for one.
This passion causes an irregular, in
termittent beating Of the heart, and
the intermittency in time may be-
come chronic Hatred creates fever.
If we hate we grow lean. This hot
passion eats us like a flame. Fear
is bad for the nerves, the heart and
the brain, and, therefore, we should
never permit ourselves to be afraid.
But the strangest effects of all have
been caused by the passion of grief.
The medical books record cases
where, coming suddenly, in a violent
shock, it has caused a loss of blood
from the lungs in one person, paraly-
sis of the tongue in another and a
failure of sight or temporary blind
ness in a third"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
HE LOST HIS STRAP.
Anecdote of the 6oyhood Days Of Mil
Waukee's Mayor.

Anecdote of the Boyhood Days Of Mil
waukee's Mayor.
~As a schoolboy that man was mo-
torious all over Walworth country for
his utter disregard of his personal APP
pearance," remarked James G. Mona
han of Darlington in the Hotel Phster
yesterday, as Mayor David S. Rose, a
paragon of neatness crossed the lobby.
Mrs Montgomery, daughter OF the
late B. A. Gray of Omaha, was
schoolmate of Mr.. Rose, and she told
me the following story about him:
TT was Friday afternoon, and the
boys in the little crossroads school
had to speak pieces and the girls writa
compositions. David was one of the
anfortunates. He appeared in heavy
Kip boots, red as sole leather from
lack of backing and elbow grease. He
usually had a piece of rope tied about
his waist, but this day this piece of
personal ornamentation was lacking
David Roseif called the petite
school teacher, her face all smiles as
David, with agony marking his fea-
lures. took his place on the platform.
Take your hands out of your
pocketsi' exclaimed the teacher as
David stood facing the school. with
both hands thrust in his trousers
pockets.
David took one hand out of a
pocket and made his bow.
""Take the other hand out of your
pocketi' she cried.
"David's face flushed scarlet as he
replied:
Please, Miss B -, left my rope
at home
1.-The school was convulsed with
laughter, and David was permitted to
speak his piece with one hand in his
trousers Observation-Disclosures Sen
tinel
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500 REwARp s1oa

The readers of this paper will be pleased to Iea-,
that there is at least dreaded disease that
science has been able all its stages. and
that is Catarrh- Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known the medical fraternity.
CatarTh being constitutional disease. requires q
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally. acting directly the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. and giving the
patient strength by building the Constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work The pro-
prietors have much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
thai Il fails to Send for list of Testimonial
address F. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by druggists TIC
Halls Family Pills are the best
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right, but I wanted evidence. So,
posing as a desperate man out of a
job 1 worked my way into their con.
fidence and soon made an agreement
with one of the gang to float some
of their bogus on commission.
In accordance with a prearranged
plan I met them one evening in their
room. We were gathered around a
table upon which a quantity of the
counterfeit money was piled, and ]
was in the act of concealing a portion
of it on my person when the door
was suddenly opened and another man
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
LIVE STOCK BREEDERS.

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of the Lincoln Importing Horse
company. They have a large number
of imported black Percherons, Eng
1ish Shires and German Coach stall
lions which they are Offering special
inducement to buyers in the way of a
discount of 20 per cent. This company
has been in business in Lincoln for
sixteen years with the largest and
most convenient barns in the United
States; one barn costing over $4,000.
They own their own plant and their
guarantees and statements are well
fortified both financially and morally
This is a rare chance to buy a first
class stallion at low price. Visit
their barns or write them at once.
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THE X. c. S. ALMANAC FOR 1soa

The Kansas City Southern Railways
Almanac for 1908 is now ready for dis
tributiOn- Farmers, stock-raisers,
fruit-growers, truck gardeners, manu-
lecturers, merchants and others seek
ing a new field of action or a new
home at the very lowest prices, can OBJ
tain reliable information concerning
Southwestern Missouri, the Cherokee
and Choctaw Nations in the Indian
Territory, Western Arkansas, Eastern
Texas, Northwestern Louisiana and the
Coast country, and or the business op-
portunities offered therein
Write for copy OF the x. c. s. Al
manac and address, g G. Warner, G..
p. A. x. c. s. Ry-, Kansas City. No.
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"Our grocer remarked Mrs Slo-
boy, seems to be giving us short
weight in everything lately"
.-Oh, that's all right replied Slo-
boy, Il suppose he's trying to get even
on account of the long wait 1 give
him for his money"
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Eleventh Hour resolutions

GISVSsttH FICur hSSOtUSIouo
are bad-investigate the chances in
the Great Southwest at once. Write
for our entertaining books and a copy
of Farming in the Southwest" free.
Low rate excursions on the first and
third Tuesdays of each month. Ask
about the rates. Address
KATY" 305 Wainwright Bldg,
st. Louis, Mo.
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sliobt NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

If" said the druggist, you VIII
give this new tonic q trial I'm sure
YOU will never use any other"
Excuse me-" rejoinei the Gus
toner, but I prefer something . lit
tie less fatal"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF =
q cough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ava
h. Ainneapolis. MINI. Jan & 1900
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The first railway in England was
begun in 1925. in Austria and France
in 1928: the United States. 1929; Bel
gium and Germany, 1885; Russia,
1888. and Italy in 1889.
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The One Execution.

"A man can do nothing without
money" sighed the youth.
oh, 1 don't KNOW" rejoined the
sage What's the matter with his
doing the public with a get-rich-quick
proposition?"
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When Your Grocer says

be sure he il afraid to keep it until his
stock of IL o. packages are sold Defiance
Starch ID not only better than any other
Cold Water Starch, hut contains 16 o. to
the package and sells for same money As II
o. brands.
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lnsIst on Gettina II.

Some groeers say they don't keep De-
6ance Starch because they have a stock in
hand of Ii CT. brands, which they know
cannot be sold to customer who has once
used tho 16 pkg. Defiance Starch Tor
same money.
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All men are open to convicticn-e1
cept the ones who really ought to b
In Jail.
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Stops the Cough and
Works On the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Price &c
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The poker player need not be par
ticularly intelligent to know how to
deal.
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The loudest prayers don't always
carry the farthest
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ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEkEEPEHS
Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new. All grocers'
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1t is all well enough to begin at the
"Reminiscences you want to go up
q river.
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freckles, but sometimes they are just
put on.
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Broke the RECORD Of Aces.

Mr. F. Lat-Just performed the
greatest feat of the age
Mr. S. u Burban-What's that.
Mr.. F. Lat-Dropped my collar but
ton. and saw where it fell
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A man can't be expected to accom-
plish much when even his. liver won't
work
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Some people run into debt and then
complain that they were pushed in.
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Those Who Have Tried It
V1U uso NO other. Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quail
fty-16 o. for 10 cents. Other brands con-
tain only Ii OF.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

1t is better to be fast asleep than
slow when awake.
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There are times when four aces con
stitute helping hand.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

A surprise party is seldom an unex-
pected occurrence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

Lots of men who are welded to their
art depend upon their relatives for
support.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

Some women are not as bad as they
paint themselves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more goods, per package. than others
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won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better RESULTS
than possible with any other brand and
one-third more for Same money.
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of the hard muscles of his good right
arm. proudly, 1T is hardly likely 1
should be spinning these yarns to you
now.
1T was another case of counterfeit
ing. / had been on the trail of the
gang for months, and had at last To-
Gated their headquarters in a rear
room of an old tumble-down build
Ing in the Ohio city.
well. had my game freed all