A LETTER
Chas. E. Cooke Writes to University Friends.
On board United States transport Indiana. Nov. 4.
Indiana, Nov. 4.
DEAR JOHN—As we will be in Honolulu tomorrow morning I am going to carry out a long cherished resolve and write you a small letter. I suppose likely you will be more interested in our voyage than anything else, so, like Virgil, Milton and other great writers I shall plunge at once "in medias res."
On the 27th of October at about 9 a.m. the fighting Twentieth broke camp and started in heavy marching order down Lombard and Bay streets to pier 27, where the old tub Indiana was waiting for us.
We were dressed in white Manilas and would have looked swell if it hadn't been for the young mountains on our backs. We were escorted by the First battalion which, you know, is left behind to come with General Miller.
with General Gavin.
The scene on the dock was very affecting, as the Twentieth has made many friends in Trisco. Young women wept and moaned at parting with their summer sweethearts and one enterprising girl actually went out on board, disguised as a soldier. She is now under arrest and will be left at Honolulu, her lover gets twenty days and ten dollars.
gets twenty seconds.
At 4 o'clock the Indiana swung around and backed out into the bay amid the cheers of the vast crowd assembled to see her off. A couple of steam tugs accompanied us out into the bay and parted from us at Alcatraz. They were so near I could distinguish the faces of three friends on the Sea-King.
on the Sea Triangle
As we steamed through the Golden Gate after receiving a last good bye from the wigwag men on Alcatraz and Black Point, we saw a large whale at the north side of the strait. Of course he was quite an object of interest to the ex cornfield sailors on the transport as he rolled lazily in the sheltered water, at times raising his queer-shaped tail or spouting streams of water.
Outside the Heads the water grew very rough and the boys rapidly began to sucumb. I began to feel a bit queer but doggedly staid with it in order to see the sun-set. As the sun came nearer the water it grew redder and larger, as it began to sink it lost its rotundity and assumed all sorts of fantastic shapes, and as it finally passed from sight it bore little resemblance to a sun save in redness. This phenomenon which seems common on the Pacific is caused of course by the presence in the sunset sky of layers of thin clouds of varying density.
Just after sundown we passed some fishing vessels, the last we were to see for some days and then I went below convinced that I would soon be ill if I stayed on deck. Curled in my bunk I felt better but the sea was very rough, both because it is the nature of the water off the Heads and because it was very windy, and as the ship would seem to turn up on her very side first one way and then the other, I would roll sharply against the iron sides of my cot on one side or my mankmate on the other, who by the way, slept fearfully, and has never known what it was to be seasick. I did not get much sleep that night. Besides my own involuntary tossing about I was sometimes disturbed by the despairing cry of some unhappy shipmate, who imagined at every extra heavy lurch that we were going immediately to Davy Jones' locker.
I did not really get sick until about ten the next day, and then, while not very bad off, I was indisposed for several days. Some of the boys did not suffer at all, and some were very ill. As endless as are the characters of boys and men, so are their ways of facing seasickness. □Some lay pale and silent, with set faces, and endured; some cursed and rolled in agony on the deck; some prayed, some groaned, and others did all three; some bemoaned their ill luck and called enlisted, while one poor fellow moaned out "O, I wish the Maine had never been blowed up." And now it is a common byspeech for one soldier to say to another who is looking a little down in the mouth. "Aint you sorry the Maine ever blew up?"
But[enough of this topic. Tuesday we sighted our first sail, a British bark for 'Frisco. Surely she was a beautiful sight as she passed slowly about a mile ahead, across our bews, with every stitch of canvas set and the flag of Britain floating at] her masthead. It was my first view of a ship under full sail, as they have to enter and leave the bay of San Francisco under tow.
The green is grander and more beautiful than one's imagination has ever pictured it. The color of deep sea water at rest, is thevery darkest blue and as it rolls lazily up on a long swell, it passes through every gradation of color up to the palest green and finally breaking at the crest into white foam and deepening slowly back to its original color. One peculiar thing about it is that when you
take up a small portion of sea water it is as colorless as or ordinary creek water.
Albatross have been plentiful and follow the boat closely, snatching up everything that is thrown over. I saw one yesterday investigating an old coat with an evident view to assimilating it. Sometimes when the sea is not too rough they float upon the water and ride over the swells with no sort of trouble.
At night I like to stand in the bows and watch the phosphorescent gleams in the wake of the ship. There seems to be some difference of opinion among the wise men on board, as to the cause of this phenomenon. Some hold that it is from a species of small fish; others from minute animalculae; still others that it is caused by mineral salts in the water under friction of the screw and the bottom of the boat. At any rate it is a pretty sight. Sometimes the lights are fine bright points of light; sometimes they are dull, cloudy patches of light often as much as two or three feet across.
The flying fish also afford us considerable amusement. They are very small and they actually do fly, not merely jump out of the water and coar, as authorities claim. They move their wings or fins, whichever you wish to call them, with the greatest rapidity and at a short distance you would think they were small birds
bitos.
Last night we were passed by a large steamer; some say it was the transport Ohio with Washington troops on board.
Well, here we are in Honolulu. Last night about 12 we sighted the island of Molokai on the lbarboard, the first land since we left 'Frisco.
As I came on deck we were coasting along on the south side of Oahu, its high, bold shores looking ghostly in the dim, uncertain moonlight. In about two hours we had rounded Diamond Head and the lights of Honolulu appeared in the distance. We cast anchor and waited for morning and a pilot, as the approach to the harbor is a very narrow channel between the hidden coral reefs on either side. At daylight we saw the Ohio coming around the head. She shifted a pilot and pulled into harbor ahead of us. However, we soon followed and anchored about thirty vards from the wharf.
The first thing that happened was that little half naked negroes came out to the ship and dove for nickels, chunks of bread or any thing else that was thrown them. Their skill was wonderful.
We went ashore and visited the sights. The first attraction was the famous Punch Bowl which is merely a round mountain with a hollowed out top. The best sight of all to me were the residences embowered in tropical vegetation and built so deliciously cool and open. Cocanut palms, date palms, tree ferns, banana plants, night blooming cereous, bougainvillea and scores of other trees and plants whose names I can not give. I saw several specimens of the famous banyan tree which I did not know grew in these islands.
We voted this morning and are supposed to pull out this evening, so I must finish my letter. I would like to describe the strange people here but I will not have time to say much. The Kanakas are a beautiful example of civilized savagery. In my mind they are not nearly the equal of our Indian, while in most respects superior to the negro. You have heard much of the beauty of the women. Do not swallow it. I have seen a few pretty ones but they were half or three-fourths white. The full blooms are surpassingly ugly. There are five languages in common use here, and most signs are written in all of them—English, Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese.
Sunday I took a trip up the west coast of this island. Yesterday I visited the famous Nunoun Pali. I must tell you about them some other time.
ECONOMIC SEMINARY.
Yours.
CHAS. E. COOKE.
Continued from First Page.
From 1870 to 1890 wages have increased in Great Britain, 14.6 per cent; in Paris, France, 25.5 per cent; in Liege, Belgium, 11.3 per cent, and in the United States, 11.5 per cent. Since 1892 there has been a gradual decline in wages in the United States of from 16.1 per cent at that time to 10.3 per cent in 1898. A great difference is noticeable in the wages paid in different cities in this country, this being especially the case with San Francisco, Cal, and Richmond, Va., the two cities paying respectively the highest and lowest wages. No statistics seem to be available showing the prices of the necessaries of life in the two cities. In New Orleans the wages of skilled labor seems mostly to be comparatively good while the wages received by common laborers are very low. Negro labor was thought possibly to aid in bringing about this effect. A report from Massachusetts shows that since 1871 in only two instances has the purchasing power of a dollar in gold decreased in that state while during that same time wages in general have greatly increased.
generally the lowest wages are reported in Belgium, very few trades there receiving over 80 cents a day, and with a small fraction over 89 cents being the highest average in any trade for any year. France shows a lower average than Great Britain and the latter country is yet lower than the United States.
The reports on "The Workers" were deferred until the next meeting.
Miss Olive Griffin returned to her home in Garnett Wednesday.
Cash Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Fine Candles, Nuts and Fruits,
Canned Goods, etc.
H. H. HICKS.
CHAS. L. HESS,
Meat Market
----0---are the product of mechanical ingenuity.
937 Mass. St. Telephone 14.
DR. WHEELER
Dentist.
829 Mass. St. Lawrence, Kan
The first and only dental in the city to depart from high prices in favor of the masses Amalgam fillings, 50 cts; gold fillings, half the usual prices; extracting teeth, each 25 cts.
ALL ROADS ARE ALIKE TO A MONARCH. Perfection is the result of our long experience.
Monarch Chainless $100.00
$50.00
MONARCH AND DEFIANCE BICYCLES
Send for 1898 Catalogue.
Agents wanted in open territory.
$60.00
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MONARCH CYCLE MFG. CO.,
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Bend ten 2-cent stamps for a deck of Monarch Playing Cards Illustrating Lillian Russell, Tom Cooper, Lee Richardson and Walter Jones.
Branches-New York, London and Hamburg.
$40.00
RICHMOND
STRAIGHT CUT
10$
are more desirable than ever — the new tin box prevents their breaking and is convenient to carry in any pocket.
IN TIN BOXES
For Sale Everywhere.
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MESENHIMER & HOOVER.
Dea'ers in
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Students' Trade Solicited.
Students Trade Solution
Phone 190. 1019 & 1021 Mass St
H. McCRORY
DENTIST.
843 Mass. Street,
Over Albach's.
Dry Goods Store.
Lawrence, Kan.
Star Bakery.
We solicit the patronage of the people.
Weise's Barber Shop
Everything new and first class. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Agency Wilder Steam Launder
Agency Wilder Steam Launder
Agency K. C. Times...734 Mass. Launder
Newa and clear stand, K.C. paper allys on hand.
Razors bosed, ground and exchanged.
BASEMENT STORE
Carries a Full Line of
Drafting and Painting 1 Supplies, Tablets,
Paper Pens, and Pencils.
L. H.: SPOHN, Mgr.
Watkins National Bank.
Capital $150,000. Surplus $!8,000.
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Cashier.
C A. HILL,
Vice President.
W. E. HAZEN,
Asst I Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
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Savings Department deposits received
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Exchanges on all the prp-relieved alts of the wwf.
A.WHITCOMB & SON.
... FLORISTS.
Students trade solicited. 544 Tenn. St.
PLANTS, CUT FLOWERS, FLORAL DESIGNS, ETC.
Klock's Restaurant.
STUDENTS' BOARDING;PLACE.
F. H. KLOCK, Proprietor.
RATES: 816 Mass. St.
Meals 20 Lents.
Board by Week $2.50.
Meal Tickets $3.00.
Lawrence,
Kansas,
Edward Bumgardner, M. D., D. D. S.
809 Massachusetts Street.
Scholarship.
A scholarship in any private school in the west for sale. V.D.CRAIG. 1232 Kentucky Street
Have your clothes repaired and socks
darned by Mrs. Vincent, 841 Louisiana
street. Good work at reasonable[charges.
An immense line of Fall Hats at prices that defy Competition at M. J. Skeffstad, 824 Massachusetts street.
ZUTTERMEISTER.
Go to the Boston store and see those dollar Columbia shirts.
University theme tablets and stationery of all kinds at the Home store, 1105 Mass. St.
Kansas Toilet Cream for chapped hands at the Home Store.
PURE CONFECTIONS and FINE ICE CREAM.
Oysters served in any style.
Phone 188, 709 Mass. at
J. W. O'BRYON, D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS.
Owen Bell's Music Store Lawrence, Kan.
F. R. BARTZ,
WEST END MEAT MARKET,
Dealer in
F. R. BARTZ,
Fresh and Salt Meats.
GEORGE FLINN,
Boots and Shoes Made.
Repaiting neatly done at reasonable rates West Henry Street.
LAWRENCE CANDY KITCHEN.
Candy made fresh every day.
Best Creams, 20 and 30 Cents 937 Massachusetts Street.
Tl.e Gorham Photo Studio.
See us before you get your Christmas pictures. We can make you first class photos from 50 cts.up to $10.00 per dozen.Call and see our work. 728 Mass. St., near the big black horse.
THE GORHAM STUDIO.
HUTSON'S BAKERY.
Bread for sale from wagon, at leading grocers, and delivered to clubs.
MOAK'S BILLIARD HALL and BOWLING ALLEY.
The Only First-Class Resort in the City.
Best Grade of Cigars.
714 Mass. St.
EDGAR WRIGHT,
**Four Good Barbers**
Will Give you attention at
Office 743 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, Kan.
office hours: 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.
CALDWELL'S BARBER SHOP.
[812 Mass. St.]
We give you the kind of work that you want
Shave 10cm, hair cut 10cm, razors honed 28cm,
Shave 10cm, hair cut 10cm, razors honed 28cm,
RILEY'S
**** Barber Shop.
720 MASS. STREET.
We have a first class lady barber. Students can be called upon us. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Go to the Old Reliable
STUDENTS' SHOEMAKER,
JAS, E. EDMUNDSON, 915 Mass, St.
Suits $15.00. Pants $4.00.
O. P. Leonard
Fine Tailoring.
735 Mass. St.
Lawrence, Ken.
A. P. HULTZ,
Dentist.
No.735.Mass.St., Lawrence, Kan.
Home Bakery.
Mrs. Johnson & Renfrow,
Connected With Central Hotel,
Home made bread, cakes and Saratoga chips.
AT ZOOK'S
You get what you need at right prices; also
6 ounces to the pound.
ZOOK.
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