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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
500 To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
or Weakness in Men They Treat and
Fail to Cure


=. An Omaha Company places for the first
time before the public MAGICAL TREAT
MENT for the cure of Lost Vitality Nervous
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration OF
Life Force in old and young men. No
WORKOUT French remedy; contains no
Phosphorus or other harmful drugs. 1t is
a WONDERFUL TREATMENT-magica in its
effects-postive in its cure. All readers,
who are suffering from weakness that
blights their life causing that mental and
physical suffering peculiar to Lost Man
hood should write to the STATE MEDICAL
COMPANY, Omaha. Neb, and they will
send you abso utely FREE, a valuable
paper on these diseases. and positive proofs
of their truly MAGICAL TRRATAsST. Thous-
ands of men, who have lost all hope of "a
cure, are being restored by them to per-
feet condition.
. This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken
at home under their directions, or they will
pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all who
prefer to go to there Tor treatment, if they
fail To cure. They are perfectly reliable;
have DO Free Prescriptions, Free Cure,
Free Sample, or &. o. ID. fake. They have
$3.50. go capital, and guarantee TO cure
every case they treat or refund every dol
lar; or their charges may be deposited in
a bank to be paid TO them when cure is
effected. Write them today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
The Hen and the Swallow.

A motherly old Hen brooded the
eggs of viper and nourished them in
to life. A Swallow seeing what she
had done, said "You silly old granny:
don't you know that these vipers you
have Matched will, when grown. infilct
injury not only upon you but on every
one?"
Moral.-Wrong is not to be coun, J.
nanced. though 1t may be dictated by
good intentions.-Aesop's Fables.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
FOR BOYS AMI GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.
The Little Men and Women OF Japan
That Country Is a Paradise for Youth
How They Pass the Time Chest.
nut Tree.
The Chestn ut-Tree.

BRIGHT, bright day
and a wind-swept
hill.
And white clouds
floating far and
free.
All! this Is the time
to run with a will,
And frolic under
the chestnut tree!
There's the graceful
birch. with Its
swaying head.
And leaves that
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

Rhoda, "a Temperance Girl.
Rhodas mother died and left seven
children, she being the youngest. Her
mothers sister took her and brought
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
A Pow erfui Argument.

daughter!
The diplomat-Yes; but dearer wish OF
mine is to comfort your own declining
years.
Her father Say no more. You'll do.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

A Good Arrangement
Hicks-Does your wife buy your tiesf
wholesome Of them. And she wears
those she buys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

Many a man could gracefully accommo-
date himself to the situation if it were not
for the civil service law.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
TALMAGE'S SERMON.
COMING LESSONS LAST
SUNDAYS SUBJECT.
from the Following Text; go Thou
and Preach the Kingdom Of Cod
Luke; Chapter IN, Verse 6O-The
Regnant Gospel.

HE Gospel is to be
regnant over all
hearts, all circles,
all governments,
and all lands. The
kingdom of God
spoken of in the
text is to be a uni
versal kingdom,
and just as wide as
that will be the
realm sermonic,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

Great gifts make unworthy nature!
bold and finer natures humble.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-13

Trib cures bruises and sprains.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-13
DELINQUENT SALE.

Monarch Consolidated Gold and Silver
Mining Company Location Of principal
place of business Carson CRY, Nevada.
Location of Works, Silver Lake Mining
District, Douglas County Nevada.
Notice: there are delinquent upon the
following described Stock on account of
assessment No y levied on the 18th day
Of October, 1896, the several amounts set
op posite the respective shareholders as
follows:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-13
EstraV Notice.

Game to the Helstein ranch three
months ago, one black gliding. Owner
can recover animal by proving property,
for this advertisement and settling
~pasturage bills. SAM DAVIS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-13
Seans and Brown Bread.
70 Cure a Cold in One BAY.

Take aNative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. il
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-13
FOR SALE

A good house in a suitable locality.
very cheap for cash. Apply at this
office. If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-13
Administrators Sale Of Personal
Property
Consisting Mostly OF Mining EStock
In the
Famous Zirn Mine,
80 Called in Pine Nut.

Notice IS hereby given, that in pursu-
ance Il order of The District Court of
the First Judicial District of the State OF
Nevada, in and for the County of Doug
las, made On the GOTH day of December,
1896, in the Matter Of the Estate OF
WENDELGN ZIRN, deceased, the I'm
d~ersigncd, the Administrator of the
Estate OF the said deceased, will sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder t7r
cash, United States gold coin, on
Monday. February 5, 1897
at One O'clock p. m in front Of the Court
House door, in Genoa, in the County OF
Douglas, State Of Nevada, all the follow
ing personal proeerty which has not been
sold before that tlme at private sale 10 wit.
One Silver Wa,,h and Chain. Owe Silver
Match Safe, me Meerschaum Cigar
Holder, Three Plain Gold Ri~~@ and
Forty Thousand Shares of the
stock of Eirn and Schultz
Consolidated Mining Company.
But Notice is hereby further given that
>olu Auilll'ilSlidLc Will >Ft al sssSA
| Sale at the office of Wells, F3r1o X Co.'S
Express in said Genoa, DouzIa, County.
Nevada, any of or all Of said above men
toned and described personal property, on
the same terms as above mentioned, up to
the said dav and hour of said aU>t:nn sale,
commencing OH Tuesday, January
18th. 1897 and continuing every day of
said period of time, Sundays excepted,
from 10 O'clock in the forenoon till 4
O'clock in the afternoon, and up to said
auction sale, as aforesaid.
Done and dated this Sth day of ,Janu-
airy, A. d. 1897.
6. ". SELBY,
Administrator of the Estate of Wende-
lin Zirn, Deceased.
the above sale is hereby postponed
until Friday, April I'd 1897 at the same
hour and place.
G. w. Silby,
administrator of the estate of Wendelin
Zirn, deceased.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-13
To Rent.

Two elegantly furnished rooms
suitable for gentleman attending the
legislature. Inquire at this Office
f
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-13

And in accordance with law and an
order of the Board OF Trustees made on
the 18th day of October 1896, which said
order was thereafter amended as to date of
Sale on FEBRUARY 9th, 1887, So many shares
of each parcel of such stock as may be
necessary will be sold at public Auction at
the office of the Company in Carson City,
Nevada on Monday March 8, 1897, at ;
O'Clock p, NJ, of said day o,pay said deiin-
quent assessment.theresn together with the
Costs of advertising and expenses of sale
James R. Judge
Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Much i'm Little

We return thanks to our clever friend
and enterprising miller Mr.. w. c. Fea-
gans for a liberal sack of flour, from new
wheat crop, made at the q Head Spring
Mills" Wheatland. The article is good
one, making rich, elegant bread, and
maintaining the credit of this old and
popular mill-seat for the manufacture OF
first-class flour. Mr.. Feagans and his
accommodating assistant, Mr.. LipPitt
Renner, are both genial business men,
and we are pleased to learn that their mill
has, as it deserves, a good run of Gus
tom, and is operated right along, day and
NIGHT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
AbSOIufeLY Rurea
Church Items.
Winchester Presbytery will meet a
Gerardstown, Sept !.

|
Winchester Presbytery will meet at
Gerardstown, Sept. !.
Rev. ]. H Wolff preached in the NJ. E.
Church South here Sunday morning.
Rev Dr. Bond preached in the NJ. E.
Church South Sunday night and Monday
morning.
Rev. F. NJ. Woods will preach for Rev.
]. E. Triplett at Duffields, Sunday, Au-
%, at 1890 a. m.
Rev. DR.. Smithson preached and held
communion service at Summit Point
Sunday morning.
Services in St. james Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday of
each month, at 1870 a. m.
The District Conference for Winches-
ter District, NJ. Z. Church South, will be
held at Strasburg, Va, August 26-2Q.
Rev. Mr.. Moncure held an all-day
meeting in the groveat Swimley's School
House, near Middleway, last Sunday.
Rev. S. w. Cole, of this place, partici-
pated in the meeting.
Rev. J. H. Logic preached in Zion
Episcopal Church Sunday morning, and
had the assistance in the services of Revs.
w. T. Leavell, John Gravatt, w. P.
Chrisman and w. L. Gravatt.
The Shenandoah Association, includ-
ing the Baptist churches of the counties
of Page, Warren, Shenandoah, Fred
erick, Clarke, Berkeley and Jefferson
counties, will meet with the Charles Town
church on Wednesday, August IS.
The Methodist Protestant Sunday
School of Middleway will hold picnic
on Saturday, August %, on the Cham
berlain lawn, near the OPequon Creek.
Mr.. Geo. p Shirley, Revs. Hubbard, Ste
vens and Riley will deliver addresses.
Rev. DIR. Bond, Presiding Elder of
Winchester District, will preach in the
NJ. E. Church South at Middleway on
Sunday night at o'clock, and Monday
morning at II o'clock. After service on
Monday quarterly conference will be held.
The cornerstone of the new St. Peters
Catholic Church at Harper's Ferry will
be laid on Sunday afternoon, August 25th,
at o'clock The services Gncluding a
very excellent sermon) will be conducted
by Rev. Father CASTOR Payne, and all
are invited.
Rev. w. H. Havenner, of Baltimore
who was expected to preach in the Pres
byterian church Sunday morning. was
called away by the death of a member of
his congregation, and Rev. Mr.. Wells, of
Stanton, Va, preached morning and
evening. Rev. DIR. c. N. Campbell and
Rev E. L. Wilson were also present in
the morning, and Rev. DIR. Hopkins,
who has returned home, took partin both
the morning and evening services.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Don't bolt your food, it irritates your stom-
ach. Choose digestible food and chew it
Indigestion is dangerous sickness. Proper
care prevents it. shaker Digestive Cordial
cures it, That is the long and short of indi-
gestion. Now the question Is Have you got
indigestion Yes If you have pain or dis
comfort after eating. headache, dizziness,
nausea, offensive breath. heartburn, langOur,
weakness, fever, jaundice. fatulence. loss of
appetite. irritability, constipation, etc. Yes
you have Indigestion. To cure it take Shaker
Digestive Cordial. The medicinal herbs and
plants of which Shaker Digestive Cordial is
composed help to digest the food in your
stomach. When YOUR stomach is strong care
will keep IT So Shaker Digestive Cordial for
sale by druggists, price 10 cents TO 81. 90 per
hottie
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Mr. L. H. Valentine, proprietor of the
well-known "Wheatland' (or Renner)
Mill, on the Bullskin run, announces that
he is preparedto do all kinds of grinding
and will keep on hand all kinds of feed,
-four, meal, ETC., for sale or exchange
He has also a new. latest improved by
draulic cider mill and press, and will make
cider at short notice and on reasonable
FERNS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Bucklen,s Arnica snlve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and Skin Eruptions and POSITIVELY
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunped. Price 25 cents per box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

There was something of mad dog
scare in town yesterday morning. a dog
belonging to George Sorrell, colored.
giving evidence of what was feared to be
rabies, was shot by policeman Kahn, and
another dog Ia stranger in town. ran into
the cellar of Mrs. Gardner on West Wash
ington street, and created some little ex-
element. He was finally gotten out.
however, and found to be harmless-evi-
IDENTIFY cowed and frightened by being
pursued by crowd of boys.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Messrs. w. F. Walker and Wilbur
Blankenship, of the Vulcan Road Ma
chine and Bridge Works of this place,
have been out attending the erection of a
large bridge over the New river, at Sew
all, in Favette county. Mr.. Blaelcenship,
while in that section, visited his old home
in Charleston. and was called back here
suddenly on account of the illness of his
wife. who is since better.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The thrifty night-bloonling cereus
plants of Mrs. c. F. Thomas were out
in full bloom last week-there being on
Thursday night fourteen full-blown
flowers, with fragrance rarely equalled.
Mrs. Thomas with her flowers, as with
her millinery, has exquisite taste. She
therefore always keeps the best varieties,
and they are much admired. Mrs. Mar
tina Burns and Mrs. c. w. Taylor also
had fine plants in bloom last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Miss Fleeta Ramey, daughter of Mr..
W. r. Ramey, entertained some of her
friends on the occasion of her birthday
anniversary on Wednesday, at her home
near Summit Point. and received from
her parents the present of handsome
side-Saddle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
wanted-second-Hand School Books.

Beard, the Stationer. will pay cash for
secondhand McGuffy's Readers, Rays
Arithmetics, Montgomery's Histories,
Hydes Languages, Webster's Dictionary
Mitchell's Biographies and other text
books used in the public schools. Beard
viii be headquarters this year, as usual,
for school books and all school supplies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

One stack of wheat and two ricks of
hay belonging to Mrs. Edith NJ. Shirley,
near Aldridge, burned yesterday, from a
steam thresher. Loss about $3.50. Cow
cred by insurance with agency of Wash
iporton &, Alexander
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
MONEY to Loan.

Charles, Town Building Association will
offer money for the redemption of shares on
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, at 1850 p. NJ.
S. w. WASHINGTON,
Aug TO- 1897 Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

a gay straw-ride party-the " VIM
Wan Club of young summer people
from Harper's Ferry-came to Charles
Town with six-in-hand Thursday night,
partook of refreshments at Mr.. Gustav
Browns and did the town with tin horns,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Jefferson Building and Loan Associa-
ton will sell money on the redemption OF
shares of stock on Tuesday, August II,
1897, at u o'clock p. m, at the office OF
David Howell, Treasurer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

l wish to call your attention to the fact
that have opened a first-class watch,
clock and jewelry repair shop in the
Dalgarn Building, where you will always
find me ready to do your work on short
notice and at small price. l respect
fully solicit share of your patronage.
GEO. S. LEWIS, the Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in The Post
Oficeat Charles Town, Jefferson county
w. Va, August "a; 1897:
S. D. Adams, Waiter Allen, Speed s. Good
loc. d. Braudes, John Halstead, Mrs. J. A.
McCorniic. Mrs Della Nestor, Mr.. l. +.
ORGY C2) Miss Power. II. Talbot Peterson,
Kitiie Strauss, H. n. Williams, Clarence VOL
colt, Frank Yawley.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office Persons calling for
them will please say that they are ad-
vertised. GEO. H. FLAGG, p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Why Do You Suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENsE,
will give you relief. We guarantee to fit or
refund the price. Large assortment, ut
q. w. BROWNS,
Oct. 20. 1891. Optician and Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Mr.. Max. Theodore, the popular pro-
prietor of the Baltimore Bargain House,
was east last week, purchasing large
stock of fall and winter clothing, boots,
shoes hats etc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Mr.. w. P. Benton brought us on Fri
day, with the compliments of our old
friend and patron, Mrs. Jane Starry, a
basket of elegant peaches-something
really nice-for which we return many
thanks
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Lightning Hot Drops
What a Funny NameI
Very True, but It Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There is No PaYi
DON'T DIE YOUNG /!

Chscarets. Candy Cathartic. the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleasant
aud refreshing to the taste, act gently and
positively on Kidneys. liver and bowels, cleans
ing the entire system. dispel colds, cure head
ache fever habltual constipation aud bilious
uees Please buy and try u box of c. G. G..
to-day: TO- %. 80 cents. Sold and guaranteed
TO cure by all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
GERARD d. MOORE Tnos r. MOORE
MOORE &MOORE
Fire, Life &Accident ms
Office in the Hunter Building, Opposite the
Court-Housc,
CHARLES TOWN. W, VA.
Mar. Q. 1897.


Court-House,
CHARLES TOWN. W, VA.
Representing the following Companies:
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
InsuranceCompany, Of London aud Edlnburg,
one of the strongest foreign companies
doing business in America.
PHILADELPHIA UNDER WRITER'S,
Composed of the Insurance Company ofNorth
America and tue Fire Association of Phil
adelphia, the strongest combine doing
business In the United States.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Newark, M.
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Co., of Milwaukee, Wis. over
IS years old. Ranks fourth largest in the
world. aud pays larger dividends on
its policies than any company
doing business.
THE PROVIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
of New York The
GUARANTORs LIABILITY INDEMNITY
Company. of Philadelphia.
THE GUARANTY STOCK INVESTMENT
COMPANY. of Washington, ID. e.
A sworn statement of the condition of all
the aboye-named companies represented by us
can be found at the Circuit Clerks office, I'm
compliance with the state law. We solicit u
share of your patronage.
Respectfully,
Feb. 2. "a. MOORE 81 MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
DIR. Ton1I1nson7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY sTREr"s
CHARLESTOWN-

Young Arthur Davenport was thrown
from his wheel, by coming in contact
with dog on Washington street, Wednes-
day afternoon, and for awhile was I'M
conscious. He is since improving.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The train leaving Washington at 90 p
NJ. daily, carries PGliman Buffet Sleeper New
YORK To- Nashville and the train leaving at
LEA. ~. daily carries Pullman Buffet
sIeeper New YORK. to Salisbury, uniting with
Pullman Sleeper (from NORFOLK 10 EashVIIIc.
Tenn, through " The Land OF the Sky"
without change.
FOR fan particular, descriptive matter, etc,
call on or address:
j. G. HORTON, Pass. Agent,
100 East German St, Baltimore, Nd.
L. s. BROWN. GenT Agent Pass. Dept.
W. 4 TURK General Passenger Agent
j. II CULP. Traffic Manager
W. H GREEN, General Superintendent, 1900
Peuna. Ave, Washington, ID. c.
May 25-tO3I,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
REDUCED RATES
Tennessee Centennial Ex-
position, Nashville,
Tennessee.
OVER THE SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY AND NASHVILLE,
CHATTANOOGA & ST.
LOUIS RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway announces the fol-
lowing low rates from Washington. ID. C., To
Nashvilla, Tenn, occasion Tennessee Ccnten-
NAL Rxposifiou
Season Excursion Tickets WILDE sold daily,
until and including October Is. ut S25.75.
Twnety-Day Excursion Tickets will be sold
daily, until October ID. at s2I-0J
Ten-Day Excursion Tickets will be sold on
Tues elays aud Thursdays of each week, until
October 20, 1857. 1T $3.50.
Rates foi Military and Students in parties
of % or more made known upon application.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-09-11

The Washington Sentinel quotes
this passage from DR.. Parkhurst's
platform:
ssEach individual should be al
lowed the largest individual liberty
possible, but its enjoyment should
not be permitted to interfere with
the peace, comfort and liberty Of
others, and then goes on to say:
ssThe people want nothing more
than this. They will be satisfied
with nothing less. In support of
their individual liberty they assert:
81. That it does not interfere
with the liberty of others for the
individual citizen to eat and drink
what he likes and when he likes.
ss2. That when one man INDUCES
liberty 10 drink beer or wine with
his meals, it does not interfere with
the liberty Of another to drink tea
or water.
$50. That the liberty of one man
to indulge in quiet recreation ON
Sunday does not interfere with the
liberty of another to go to church
on Sunday"
These assertions Of individual
right cover the whole ground of
sumptnary legislation. They have
never been answered, because they
stand for common sense aud com
mon justice. M
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-09-11

A Honolulu, Hawaii, special, via
San Francisco, says: ssThe sugar
planters are preparing to change
the system of labor OH the planta-
tions to meet the conditions which
will arise after annexation. 1t is
perfectly understood that the coolie
contract system will fall when the
islands are annexed to the United
States. A proposition to substi-
tute negroes from the United States
for the Japanese and Chinese finds
favor, but the planters do not want
to indorse a general scheme of ne
gro immigration. They propose
to experiment by bringing ont a
few families and settling them on
separate plantations. Then, if the
negro labor proves satisfactory and
the negroes are satisfied, immigra-
ton will be encouraged on a large
scale. The planters think that the
negro problem in the South may
he solved through annexation if the
considerations are favorable"