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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
A MATTER
OF VALUES
By FRANK H. SWEET
(Copyright, isol, BY Daily story Pub. Co.,

A FLASH across an open space, so
~ quick between cover and cover as
to leave only an impression of bushy
tail and pointed nose, and then a wild
chorus Of discovering yelps, accompanied
by dozen forms plunging frantically
across the open space and into the chin
capin bushes beyond.
But so yards farther on was an out
cropping ledge, broken by crevices and
tunnels into a natural and safe hiding
place for the hunted. From the time the
fox had been started, an hour before, its
winding and doubling course had been
gradually tending toward this asylum,
as though with an idea that after play
Ing with the dogs until weary Of the
sport, or perhaps feeling the need of
rest, it could whisk into safety. A few
minutes after the fox dropped lightly
into one of the crevices, two horses with
their riders crossed the space and came
TO stop among the dogs.
p am glad he escaped, even If 1t isn't
sportsmanlike," laughed one of them.
Il felt sure the dogs would get him at
the open back there, they were so close.
1t was a narrow escape"
''I'm not so sure of that, Miss Bristow."
the other answered. I've an idea the
fox had his plans all laid regarding this
ledge, and was only playing with the
dogs. Shall call them OF and start
them in search of new scent? Nothing
can draw the fox from his stronghold
now"
mo, wait until papa comes. His fall
Ing behind meant that his horse went
lame. and he has probably gone back to
the stable for another. He will join Us
before long,"
She touched her horse lightly, urging
him to the top of the ledge from which
they could look down into the valley. Her
companion followed her closely.
at is one of the most beautiful spots
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
WHY CHINESE DO WASHING
Find the Work Easy and Can Get
Along Without Learning
Much English.

at is certainly very strange that nine
out of every ten Cinnamon who have
come to the United States have become
laundrymen," said F. G. Simmons, of
Seattle, to Washington Star man.
They do not engage in this business
In China. AS everyone knows, the Chi
nese at home wear soft cotton and fam
mel garments, according to the season,
and there is not a pound of starch in
China. Stiffiy starched collars and cuffs
are not known and the men do not do
the washing as they do in this coun-
try. AS matter of fact, there is not
regular laundry in China.
Another thing that is noticeable is
the ingenuity of Mr.. Chinaman dis
played in the signs and checks used in
the laundry business. Chinese is an
Geographic language. 1t conveys the
idea, not the word, for a thing.
THE. Chinese have invented more
than 10000 marks for their writing, but
1t requires only about 1900 for general
mercantile purposes. For instance,
there are no characters in the Chinese
for letters of any such simple variations
as Roman and Arabic numerals. 1t is
therefore impossible to translate or
transliterate into Chinese such common
marks as A 1 or w 6. In place of this
the Chinaman uses the ideographs for
the commoner facts of life. such as
'moon,' house. dog bear table.
chair and street In addition to this
he employs the numeral characters
from 1 UP to 100.
A customer goes into laundry un-
able to speak Chinese and gives his
package to man unable to understand
English. He receives in return check
containing two characters One repre-
sents the day of the week or the month
and the second one of the facts men,
toned, such as moon or 1ion.' The
slip is torn through the middle upon the
principle of legal indenture. 1t is i'm
possible to initiate the torn pieces so
that they will fit the half retained by
the laundry.
Then upon the daybook of the laun-
dry the proprietor enters under the day
of the week or month the telegraph
moon or lion assigned to the customer
and beneath this the articles left to be
laundered. He then takes down from
a hook lot of muslin tags, on which
are written in indelible ink neon or
1ion,' 1. 2. 3. 4, 5, etc. One of these tags
is affixed to each article except the col
lars and cuffs. To these one tag is af-
fixed, which is fastened by strong
thread or cord tied through the button
hole in each article. In addition to this
they often put private mark upon the
article to be cleaned, although this is
not very common. When the goods are
washed and ironed they are done up in
package and the day and special char
acter are written on the outside. In
addition to this the half ticket is fas-
tened to it with a pin. When the GUS
toner calls for his laundry he gives
up his half ticket, and If he is known
by sight the package is handed to him.
IL he is not known or is suspected of
being confidence operator, and there
are many such, his half ticket is fitted
to the laundry half ticket before he is
given. the package"
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28

ever saw" he said. as his eyes swept over
the broad. fertile acres of the farm to
the lofty ridges that enclosed it on every
side. No wonder you and your father
are so happy here"
His eyes left the valley and came back
to her with an expression in them that
made her turn away with a half smile.
Allan Tisdale was younger son. and
had come from England a year before,
with an income of 1000 and an idea of
making living with it in America. He
had been in the valley two months, and
in that time had learned things that
had not hitherto entered into his plans
for livelihood. His hand trembIed
slightly as it checked the restiveness of
his horse.
"Yes, it is beautiful here, and we are
very happy" she answered; but there
was trouble In her voice. Then. with
sudden raillery, you ought to be happy,
too, Mr.. Tisdale. We had letter from
brother Emmet yesterday, and he writes
glowingly of your mine, and" looking
at him inquiringly, "he writes as though
he might purchase an interest in it."
Il hope not" quickly. Il like Emmet
too well to wish him such bad luck. 1t
was ne who got my invitation down here
from your father. He broached the sub
ject of the mine to me before left, but
| put him off. Emmet's great fault is be-
ing too sanguine, though" with grim
ace, Il was somewhat that way myself, l
suppose"
The mine hasn't paid, you mean?"
1T has cost me thousand year go
far, all my income. and" He stopped
suddenly. for she was laughing, irresisti-
bly,, 1t seemed.
II beg your pardon" she gasped,
clElEing herself with an effort ii
11(})ng struck me as very funny But
YIco1e 30 on. will not laugh again. A
<6o1sond : year. you said?"
Yeo, looking at her curiously. "and
= coon - Ect back shall try to SELL
1n6S = q 1ook hut for something that
r|1|1 IN = i nr1 furn. And have
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
MARCH, APRIL, MAY.
Weak Nerves, Poor Digestion,
Impure Blood, Depressed
Spirits.

The sun has just crossed the equator
on It's yearly trip north. The real
equator is shifted toward the north
nearly eighteen miles every day. With
the return of the sun comes the bodily
ills peculiar to spring. With one per-
son the nervesareweak;an another person,
digestion poor; with others the blood is
out of order; and still others have
depressed spirits and tired feeling.
All these things are especially true of
those who have been suffering with
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
Peru Rich in Minerals.

Peru is one of the richest countries
of the world in minerals of all kinds
gold, silver, copper, mercury, iron, lead,
sulphur. coal, salt, petroleum, etc., be-
ing found in great abundance-and it
only requires the action of capital and
labor to make the republic as renowned
for its wealth as California, Australia
or South Africa, says the United States
consul at Callao.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
Lilv of the Valley

For all its beauty, the lily of the val
ley Is denounced by scientists on the
ground that both the stalks and the
flowers contain poison. 1t is risky to
put the stalks into ones mouth. as il
the sap happens to get into even the
tiniest crack in the lips It may pro-
duce swelling, often accompanied b!
pain.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
Simple Yet Costly.

1t is not generally known that the
remains of all the czars of Russia since
Peter the Great are inferred in me-
mortal chapel built on one of the
islands Of the Neva. All the monu-
ments are exactly alike. each being a
block Of white marble without any
decoration whatever. The only de
tinction by which each one is marked
Is the name Of the deceased emperor.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
An ObAtacle.

Count-What? You won't have me
for son-in-law because have no
debts? What do you mean by that?
Capitalist-Very simple. If / don't
have to pay your debts you won't have
any respect for me as your father-in-
law-and don't want son-in-law who
lacks in respect!--Unsere Gesellschaft.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
Value of Our Farm Animals.

According to the agricultural depart
ment's inventory of farm animals for
January I, 1903. the value of horses was
over $1,000, 900. 900, and of mules, near
ly $200,000,000 The value of cattle of
all kinds considerably exceeded 81 ,30O,-
900, 900. of sheep, s16S ,000, 900, and of hogs.
1866. 900 900.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
Something Horrible.

Algy (much agitated) )-Gwacious
Have you heard that the twoublc be-
tween Caneby and Checkerton result
ed in duel?
Jack-By George, no!
"Yaas; you should have seen them
face each other, pale, but intwepid.
Lots were dwawn, and CaDeby, poor
fellow, must wear turn-down collar
for the next six months" s."-Tit-Bits.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28

There is a thrill of satisfaction in
Mrs. Lysander John Appleton's heart
when a doctors horse is tied in front
of her gate that nothing short of hay-
ing messenger boy call with tele-
gram can equal.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
A Useless blessing.

"Yes, indeed" continued the loqua-
cious barber, ito him that hath shall
be given"
"You bet!" wearily murmured the
victim, who was having his hair cut;
II know a bald-headed man that's deaf"
kansas City Independent.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
Goals OF Fire.

Ethel-Lottie Totkins said you was
too mean to live, cause you wouldn't
let me play with her. -
Fond Mother-And what did you say,
Ethel?
81 heaped Goals of fire on her head.
1 said l hoped her mamma wasn't as
mean as you are.'-Columbus Journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
POlifeness.

Mamma-Why, Flossie, what did
Carrie go away for? Did you send her
home?
Flossie-No, mamma. l only told her
that asked her out of politeness, but /
didn't expect she'd come.-N. Y. World.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28

Fuddy-Something seems to be trou.
bling Mcvener.
Duddy-Yes; he answered an adver-
tisement which offered to send to all
who inclosed so cents receipt by the
use of which they would get rid Of
their superfluous flesh without the taxi
ing of drugs. He sent the half dollar
and this is the answer he got: ''Sell it
to the soap-fat man."-Boston Tran
script.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
Positive Proof.

Hiram-I don't believe We was ever in
the city.
Silas-Ye don't, hey? Wal, I'll show
ye the gold brick bought, b'gosh!-N.
Y. Journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
VaudeyilIainy.

The Gentleman with the Bald Wig
The revenue officers broke into our
lodge and seized the artificial goat last
night.
The Gentleman with the Green Whis-
kerCWhat for?
Bogus butter. indianapolis jour
nal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
Discouragemcnt.

Probably nothing combines to dis
courage man more than a desire to
whip an enemy coupled with the be-
lief that he can't do it.-Chicago Daily
News
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28

Nelson Rice, Mayor St Joseph Michigan
The Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, Ohio:
Gentlemen 81 wish congratulate
the Of the public need Of reliable medicine know
catarrhal dicueE Yn have large number Of gatefa!
other mednes Perana good
wishes. Nelson Rice
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
The Test Of Power.

Johnny-Why do they say that the
pen is mightier than the sword?
His Father-Because you can't sign
checks with a sword.-N. Y. Journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28

$50 the lady engaged you at once
when you said you had served with
me?"
"Yes, she said that any girl who could
stand you three months must be an
angel. What to Eat.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-05-28
DANGEROUS NEGLECT.
It's the neglect of backache, sidea<

49, ~ - ~-@~s ~. ~ 1A~@ S~<SAA(3
pain in the hips or loins
that finally prostrates the
strongest body. The kid
ney warnings are serious =
they tellyou that they are
unable to filter the body's
waste and poison from the
blood-the sewers are
clogged and impurities
are running wild to inn
pregnate nerves, heart,
brain and every organ of
the body with disease ele-
ments. Doan's Kidney
Pills are quick to soothe
and strengthen sick kid
news. and helm them free
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
NEWS RECEIVED WITH PLEASURE
Lewes People Glad to Have Steamboat
Connections With Baltimore.
Special 10 The Evenlng journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
Lewes July 2S.-The news that the
Queen Anne railroad was going to put
on Cape May-Lewes steamer was
received with pleasure. The queen
Caroline left Baltimore for Lewes last
night and VIII be ready for regular
trips tomorrow or Saturday. The rail-
road company officials have been say
ing throughout the summer that they
were ready to put on the steamer as
soon as the Cape May people would
provide a landing place. The old Re
public pier has been fitted up.
Charles H. Mgull, cashier of the Sus-
sex Trust Company has received a
registered Guernsey bull calf from his
friend, ex-senator Higgins. There are
but few fancy bred cattle In this To-
cahty and the Induction of the Guern-
sey blood win be a progressive step I'm
local cattle raising.
The United States Hospital Service
at this point will not be entirely dis
continued but the force will be cut to
three attendants according to the phar-
macist, MT Brock.
The crews of the various life saving
stations are now undergoing their ply
steal examinations by DIR. c. II. Law
inder, surgeon in charge at the United
States quarantine station. previous to
the resumption of their duties on Au-
gust 1.
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
PREPARATION
IS DEMANDED
Great Britain Takes Steps to
Bring Russia to Terms.
INTERNATIONAL LAW VIOLATED.

British Government Considers the
Knight Commander Incident Of Grave
Importance and Will Exact Indemnity
and an Apology
London. July 2S.-The British gov
ernment is sending instructions to Sir
Charles Hardinge, the British ambas-
sador to Russia, TO energetically pro
test against the sinking of the British
steamer Knight Commander by the
Russian Nladiyostok squadron.
Until the presentation of the note to
the Russian government the greatest
secrecy will be maintained regarding
its contents, but it is known that Pre-
mier Balfour and his colleagues have
decided to demand that the fullest
reparation shall be made by Russia
or measures will be taken to follow
up the diplomatic demands.
The British note, as Sir Charles
lIardinge will submit il. will not men
ton the amount Of indemnity Russia
must pay the owners Of the ship and
British subjects having goods on board
the vessel. but all that will be sought
will be the establishment of the prin-
ciple of indemnity and apology. A sa-
lutte Of the British flag must also be
conceded and the future protection of
neutral shipping assured.
Not contraband Of War
The attitude of the British govern
ment is the result of the thorough CON
sideration given to the reports receiv-
ed from Sir Claude Macdonald the
British minister at Tokyo, and the
examination of international law au-
thorities by legal experts. The dis
patches from Sir Claude Macdonald
confirm the reports that the Knight
Commander had no contraband of war
on board for Japan. The government
and all the British authorities, it is as
serted unite on the point that there
was no justification for the sinking of
the vessel.
1t is felt in government circles that
the Knight Commander incident over
shadows the Red sea seizures. which
practically have been adjusted, but
which have failed to settle the ques-
ton of the rights of neutral COM
merce.
That the British Government re
CARDS the sinking of the steamer
breach of international law was con
frmed by Premier Balfour in the
house.
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
COURT COMMISSIONER
SEVERELY CENSURED
Special TO the Evening journal


Camden. July &.-The city OF Dover
IS the name OF the new steamer that Is
soon TO ply between Lebanon and Phla-
de.phia. j. G.. Durborough, OF Lebanon,
will be the captain,
For falling 20 properly have drain pipes
run through the town OF Woods.de after
the court had appropriated them Levy
Count Commissioner Cowgirl Of that dis
tric,, is being severely criticized.
The first Delaware woman TO sing IN
Dovor's new opera house was Mrs. Ed
ward Harlxins, of this town. who took
part IN Miss Hartnetts musicale recent
iy.
A Democratic Club is soon TO be organ
lied IN Camden.
The silver anniversary Of saxton NJ.
Il. Church, Bowers win be appropriately
celebrated next Sunday
Peaches are being shipped daily from
Wyoming station.
Chester Pa. returns for tomatoes show
them TO be selling there for twelve cents
the peach. or half bushei basket
The Rev. Charles IL. stan.ey will preach
in Richards Grove next Sunday,
Miss Lizzie Morris, of Tyrone, Pa, Is
visiting Mrs William Graham.
Remson Barnard and family are tentlng
at Bowers Beach.
Mrs Charles Jester, Of Delaware CITY.
is tho guest of Mrs. Wesley Stevens
Mrs Bertha Roe Is visiting her mother.
Mrs John Evans.
Mrs. Levi sterner has returned from a
visit in Mlddletown
Newly elected officers Of Kent Lodge.
A. o. L. w. were installed Monday
night.
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
AMERICA TO AcT.
Protest Regarding Ship Seizures Re-
ceived at WASHINGTON.

Washington. July 2S-The state de
partment has finally received form
al protest against the action of the
Russiun navy in seizing American
goods, and as n result of its prelimi-
nary study of the law and precedents
1t is prepared to act energetically and
promptly.
This protest relates to the seizure Of
the American cargo on board tile Ham
burg-Amcrican steamer Arabia. bound
from Portland, Ore, for Hongkong.
China. United States Senator John II.
Mitchell of Portland telegraphed the
state department a statement Of the
conditions under which the Arabia car
ried out this cargo. Senator Mitchell
said he represented the Portland Mill
ing company, which had shipped on
the Arabia for Hongkong $4,000 sacks
Of flour, worth about 100000 lie
said this flour was i'm no sense CONTRA
band, for it was not destined for
Japan, and It was part of the normal
trade of the company and was not a
war order Mr. Mitchell requested the
state department to take the necessary
steps to secure indemnity and satisfac-
tion for the owners Of the -four, and
also TO protect legitimate neutral trade
from such serious interference as these
attacks by the Nladvostok squadron.
Maxwell EvartS and ID. A. Chambers.
two attorneys. came to the state de-
partment i'm connection with the same
seizure. and Acting Secretary Adee I'm
mediately referred them to the so
licitor Of the department. It is learn
ed that representations similar to those
Of Senator Mitchell will be made to
the department by New York lawyers
in behalf Of the German owners Of
| the Arabia.
The department officials decline to
say what course they intend to pur-
sue. save for a declaration that there
will be no inconsderate action, that
the whole subject of interference with
American trade by belllgerents in the
present war viii be considered. and
that each protest that may be forward
ed will be part Of a uniform and con
sistent policy TO be followed by the
/ department.
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
BLOWN up BY DYNAMITE
Michael Amorea Killed While Asleep at
His Home.

Reading July 27.-The victim OF
what is believed 10 be a murder plot.
Michael Amorea was blown up by dyna-
mite az midnight while asleep in his
hut
Residents Of the southern part OF the
city were startled by a terrific explo-
sion. Men and officers put out i'm boats
and rowed for the colony of Little
Italy" on the west bank of the Schuyl-
kin River. They found a shanty de-
molished. some of the timbers were
torn away and Amorea's wife and three
children were brought out.
The searching party found Amorea's
body in the ruins. The skull was
crushed. There was no fire on the
premises.
After daylight a long fuse was found
on the outside Of the building. The po-
lice declare the place was blown up by
enemies. as Amorea never kept any
dynamite.
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
.DOINGS IN A
SOCIAL WAY
SOCIAL and PersonaI Notes


Miss Anna NJ. Greenleaf, daughter Of
the tate DR.. r.. p. Greenieaf OF this city.
is spending the summer at The Engle-
side. Beach Haven, New Jersey.
John r. sudler. son Of Dr. w. T. sud-
Ter. Of Bridgevine, has been visiting Miss
Ramsey granddaughter OF President
Ramsey. OF the Wabash Railroad at the
Grand Atlantic Hotel, Atlantic City.
John W. Morris and party left Will
mlngton this morning for trip to
Atlantic City IN his automobile.
Miss Marian McCaulley is visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Irene Super. of Newport New s,
Va. is visiting Mrs. Morrie James in
this city.
Mrs George Garter and children Of
Flushing. Long Island, are visiting in
this city.
Mrs 3. Hyman and son, OF Minneap-
oils. are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Levy.
Miss Helen Sparks win spend the
month Of August at Oneonta, n. y.
John Govatos win sail from New
York on Saturday for Europe He win
be gone about two months. and Will
visit his former home IN Sparta
Greece.
Benjamin X. Donohoe and Miss Ag-
mes G.. and Miss MARITIME Donohoe are
at Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
Contributions Asked.

The committee which was recently
formed. to have placed about the city
small drinking troughs for dogs Is meet
ing with little success. II was hoped that
the public would respond promptly In
contributing to this cause as it will cost
500 to carry out the plan. Although some
subscriptions have been received. the
committee needs TO have small or large
amounts added to the fund Subscriptions
may be sent to Mrs. John u. Wales. No.
72S King street; Miss NJ. a. shearman.
No. 1900 West Seventh street or az the
office of the Evening Journal.
The following contributions have been
received al this office;
DOG DRINKING TROUGH FUND.
A little boy. ...........................
Dogs friend .-.........................
Cash -.-..................--....
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
DEATHS

LATTONIUs. AT Anontchanln, Del, on
july "a. 1904 Joseph b.. son OF Francis
II and Mary A. 1attomus. in his l2in
year.
Relatives and friends are respectful y
invited to attend the funeral services at
the residence OF his parents. Monichanin,
on Friday evening, July % 1901 at S
o'clock. Interment at Townsend, Del.
Train leaves p, b. & w. depot at i0.5s
a. m. saturday.
FUHRAIAN-John j., aged 5 months,
No. 1ll2 Peach street. July 26.
HOOPES-Jefferson. No. S29 West
Sixth street, July 26.
MATTHEWSON - Gilbert. aged 50
years, 40. $50 Breck's Lane, july -
RlLEY-Rose, No. 215 Hawley street,
July &c.
lAIMAN-Mary Bell. aged . months,
no. zzs Monroe street, July q.
Evening journal., 1904-07-28
TO ADOPT DRASTIC MEASURES
State Board Of Health to Stamp Out
AntraN.
SPECIAL to The Evenlng Journal.

'iDN'"A 10 d ut A-NNiiillb journal.
Dover July %.-Drastlc measures will
be adopted by the State Board Of Agri-
culture 20 stamp out the outbreak of am
thraN. in this county. among cattle. A
special meeting of the Bnarl has been
called for this afternoon. 10 be held at
Secretary Wesley Webb's office.
The outbreak, the worst I'm the history
of ,he state is daily killing scores of
cows. on The marshes near smyrna ana
in Milford Neck.
You have my approval Of amy measure
you adopt to stamp out this disease"
said Governor HUM, 20 james II. Shall
cross, member of tho State Board. The
boarl will employ several veterinary sur
geons to assist Or. W. +. Mcdowell. Of
Midd.etown and Dr. J. r. Kuhns, of
Dover.