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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

project started. The cost of construct
ing dams will not exceed 81 per cubic
yard, valuing convict labor at e1.2J per
day, and the result of labor so expended
would be a source of profit to the peo-
pie and state. Thus employed, the con-
victs would not be working in compe-
tition with paid labor, as it is assumed
that the work contemplated would not
be undertaken by private enterprise.
from converting streams into CONNER
cial highways, there is also an element
of Importance to be counted, which
will follow as natural result, namely,
each dam will afford water power
which can be utilized to operate mill,
foundry or factory, and the rental Of
each water privilege will be source Of
revenue to the state. With such water
powers available to capitalists, perma-
nent plants would soon be established
for manufactures, towns and cities
Woulu spring up al iocdlitfcs now
sparsely populated, causing the re-
sources of those districts to be devel-
oped, and railroads to be built in what
are now almost desolate regions. Lock
traffic or tolls would in course Of time
reimburse the state for all expense of
constructing the proposed improve
mentss
Viewing the prospective future Of
Arkansas and contemplating its possi-
bilities, lying as 1t does at the very
threshold of the Nicaragua canal, af-
fording SO much that is promising to ag-
riculturist, horticulturist. lnmberman.
miner, manufacturer, capitalist and
homeseeker, it would seem it is not
necessary TO urge the people TO arouse
and make an effort to avail of the op-
portunities in sight. The fortunes Of
war have increased the chances for Ar
kansas to swing into line and enter
upon career of enterprise and develS
opment. Industrial expansion moved
by intelligent ambition is the charac-
teristic of surrounding states, but
despite her environment Arkansas will
remain in isolation unless determined
effort is made to get place in the front
rank CT the triumphal procession.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

There has been great deal written
and printed about the German attitude
during the war between the United
States and Spain. The impression has
been created through the hysterical
Germany was pursuing policy of in
reference, and that any time clash
between the German squadron in Phil
lppine waters and the squadron under
Admiral Dewey was likely to occur.
rs matter of fact, the administra-
tion has at no time seen in the attitude
of Germany eny cause for serious con-
cern.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

forests in the remote sections of Ar
kansas. threaded these resourceful re-
gions with rivers and these rivers can
be made the sure dependence for an
outlet to the country's unbounded
treasurers, but the hand of man must
be called into requisition to improve
the work which nature failed to finish.
Locks and dams at the shoals and
rapids where navigation is broken will
render these streams navigable for
steamboats, the year round. The
scheme suggested will require state
aid and the approval of congress, but
the improvement will be permanent
and prove satisfactory solution of the
problem of how to develop the resources
of Arkansas and insure cheap and
lasting means of moving the output.
1t is purposed in this scheme to render
certain streams navigable by system
of locking and damming, to have the
under authority and by direction of
the state. The scheme is practicable.
By constructing locks and dams at the
shoals of White river the stream can
be made boating highway to point
within ten miles of Fayetteville. A
long stretch of the north fork of White
river, part of Buffalo aud James
Fork can also be laid open to navigation
for large steamboats,. Black river, too,
by the same process can be made navi-
gable from Elbow Shoals up stream
into Southwestern Missouri and around
into Northwest Arkansas almost to
Fayetteville, throwing open to COM
merce region rich in minerals and
one of the most fruitful districts ON the
continent, besides bringing under the
sphere of traffic influence all territory
contiguous to these streams.
A study of the official survey of these
rivers, as mapped by an engineer of
the government, will convince any per-
son versed in engineering that the pro-
posed plan of locking and damming is
feasible and the work can be accom-
plished at comparatively light expense.
Private capital cannot, however, be en-
listed in the enterprise.
AT this time, when the government
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

The Filipinos have evacuated the
suburbs of Manila, and Generals Mer-
ritt and Otis, who have 50 deftly car
rled out the method of managing the
natives inaugurated by Admiral Dew
ey, are entitled to share in the credit
Tor its remarkable success. Those who
nave been criticising Dewey and Mer-
ritt because they did not put the qui-
etus upon Aguinaido long ago musr
now admit that they chose wiser
plan. living friend is better than a
dead enemy, and the exodus of the Fill
ipinos amounted TO an ovation for the
Americans.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

Is embarking on a policy of oversee ex-
pansion and the nations of Europe are
looking to the acquisition Of pre-emption
rights in China for the development of
commerce, the question OF internal
improvement within state lines, on the
plan suggested in this article, seems
fitting one for the general assemblies
of Arkansas and Missouri to take under
consideration. No territory can be an
nexed to the United States either by
purchase or conquest which equals in
resources the undeveloped area of
Northern Arkansas and Southern Mis-
souri,. The opening of this territory
to commerce calls for neither war ex-
element nor war expense. The only
requisite needed is public spirit backed
by prudent legislation.
Let the experiment in Arkansas be
made on White river. This stream is
selected for a test of the locking and
damming scheme, partly for the reason
that a profile of it and adjacent terri
tory, as prepared by Captain Tabor OF
the United States army, is in existence,
showing that the project is practicable,
and partly because crude tests have
been made to improve the shoals OF the
stream by process of riprapping.
which experiments were attended with
favorable results. From Forsyth.
Missouri, to Batesville, Arkansas, White
river is outlined on maps showing its
pools, shoals and topography. Quarries
of rock suitable for dams abound at
every point at which locks and dams
are required to deepen the channel.
Timber, too. needed in constructing
these works. is available from the
mouth to the source of the stream.
Under existing conditions White river
is not navigable for steamboats, above
the mouth of Black river TO exceed an
average of four months in year. With
a system of locks and dams this stream
will become an open highway for boat
ing every day in the year.
AS stated. the plan is to have the
labor performed by convicts under
supervision and direction of competent
officials of the state. Necessary legis-
lation is therefore called for 10 get the
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23
PLAN TO|MPROVE RIVERS
A Way By Which Arkansas Streams
Could Be Made Navigable at
All Seasons.
WOULD Be ADVANTAGEOUS TO COMMERCE
Convict Labor VIII Solve the Problem Of
How to Develop the Mineral Regions
of This State-Work Should BE Done
Under Authority and BY Direction Of
the State.

This is an age of invention, develop
ment and business expansion. War is
threatened in Europe. If it comes, it
will not be for justice or the settlement
of a principle, but for markets-it will
be a commercial war Russia, Germany
and France are engaged in stalking off
territory in China for the purpose of
closing the markets of that country
against other nations and operating
them in their own interests. All pro-
gressive nations realize the necessity
of obtaining new markets for their
surplus products and making perma-
nent corner on the trade thereof.
The growing idea in all live nations is
to hold the markets they have and get
possession of more.
An important element in the reckon
ing of trade assets is resources and
products. One of the principle factors
in the reckoning of products and man
ufactures is raw material. Large Sec
tions of Arkansas have unapproached
natural resources, splendid fields for
industrial enterprises which are now
valuless for lack of development. They
are not developed because inaccessible.
Efforts have been made and are max
ing to get railroads into these regions
and thus place their mines and forests
in connection with the markets of the
world. Railroads are not, however,
the only reliance. The hand which
planted mineral beds and expansive
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

The three new battleships to be
built at Philadelphia, Newport News
and San Francisco will have contin-
uous speed of IS knots. Each will have
1000 tons more displacement than the
Oregon, or a total of 1880. One feat
ure of the batteries will be IA six-inch
rapid-fire guns. The ships will be
ready in 1901.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

Much of the complaint heard con-
cerning army management relates to
the means taken to preserve the
health of the men and their care when
sick. The agitation of this subject, if
genuine, is always to be respected.
More thought should be given to san
itary science, not only in the army,
but in every community and in every
home in the land.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

Solitary confinement for life in a
swiss prison, the punishment likely to
be meted out to the cowardly assassin
who stabbed the empress of Austria
TO death, is said by those conversant
with the character of Swiss prisons to
be worse than hanging. All the same
The Austrians would rather see the in
cldent wound up with dramatic exc
cution
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

The richest pine in the world is an
American copper mine. and it has paid
in dividends $54,s50,000. 1t accepts the
market price for its products; and
while lots of hard work is involved in
securing the mineral, there are none of
the hardships to oe encountered that
beset the Klondila gold seeker.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

1t is reported that Gen. Ramon Blan-
co hates the Americans with a good,
open healthy hatred. His condition of
mind is the result of ignorance. We're
he as familiar with American charac-
ter as Admiral Cervera he might view
us through different eyes. He ought
TO come and stay with us awhile.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

Spain may yet find cause to bless
the United States for having brought
10 an end her almost ceaseless war
expenditures in maintaining her au-
thority in her colonies. She can now
devote more attention to the develop
ment of her home resources, which are
of no mean order
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

The Spanish cortes has approved the
peace protocol and has been promptly
prorogued. The peace commission can
now meet and settle up the rest of the
business without further suggestion
from that somewhat mercurial BODY.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

One of the first lessons to be learned
by the inhabitants of Cuba is thor
ough respect and support of honest
majority rule. Minorities. no matter
what they call themselves, can not af-
feet the duty of the United States in
the matter of giving a stable govern
ment to the island
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

1t now appears that Gen. Mercier,
who was French minister of war at the
time of the Dreyfus trial. was response
Dle for the irregular manner in which
the trial was conducted. and it is to
shield him that some of the present
ministers have been averse to reopen
ino the case
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

Notwithstanding our commissioners
in Porto Rico express the opinion that
they are going to have plain sailing.
they will do well to be prepared to
meet almost any kind of a proposition
from the Spanish officers that will
tend to embarrassment and delay.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

The torpedo-boat Terror, the only
remnant afloat of the Cape Verde fleet.
is on the way back to Spain. An ac-
eident to the machinery separated il
from Cervera and saved il from form
ing part of the old iron scattered
slong the beach near Santiago.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

The Spanish diplomats are likely to
receive somewhat of shock when
they discover that they will have to come
to the point without unnecessary hag-
Cling. The head of the American COM
mission has way of reaching conclu-
sions in the most direct manner.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23

Premier Sagasta has given evidence
of his sagacity by promptly shutting
off the wind of the Spanish cortes the
moment he had secured Legislative
consent to the terms of the peace pro-
tocol.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-09-23
Fear God, Tell the Truth and Make Money !.
FORREST CITY ARK. AFTERNOON SEPTEMBER 2 1s9
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
To the Soldiers

The Boys in Blue complain that
they have not been served with the
Eastern" beer which tickets their
paates and makes them good =.
natured.
Pabst Milwaukee Beer on draft, is
now served at proper temperature
in the Royal, Pacific and Cosmo.
politan saloons, conducted by the
elite of the employees OF the Peacock
Co.
The Milwaukee Beer on draft has
proven tonic which is daily help
ing the sensible soldiers who are
patronizing the three great refresh.
ment places, where the beer is so
served that even prohibitionists from
Milwaukee recommend it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
DEEP SEA WATER
at One Thousand Fathoms Its Pres
sure is Ton to the Square Inch.


sure is a Ton to the Square Inch.
When marine life began to COM
mand notice, the question OF the
depth to which life could extend
divided scientific thought into war.
ring camps. About 1910 it was gem
orally believed that the bathymetri-
cal limit was about 300 fathoms, and
some strange ideas we're current as
to the physical condition Of water
when under pressure such as a
depth of two miles would produce.
1t was thought that skeletons Of
drowned men, or even heavy cannon
and the "wedges OF gold" that popu-
lar imagination places in the sea,
hoated at certain levels, beneath
which is water 80 compressed as to
be impenetrable. In fact water is
almost iDcompressible, and the
weight OF cubic inch Of it at the
depth of a mile is very little more
than at the surface, but it was as
sumed that no living being could
survive a pressure which at 1000
fsthoms is about ton to the square
inch.
We ourselves live under pressure
of about Is pounds per inch, and
are unaware Of it. Indeed we some
times waken on morning when the
barometer has risen, say, half an
inch during the night, and conse-
quently find ourselves sustaining an
increased pressure of several tons
not only without suffering, but with
positive feeling of buoyancy and
good spirits. Ga the other hand, if
the tremendous pressure under
which we live be relieved as by a
surgical "cup," severe injury may
follow. iAeronauts suffer from this
cause, and marine animals dredged
from great depth often reach the
surface in most lamentable condi-
ton, with eyes protrudiug and
viscera distended DR.. G. N. Black
ford, Jr, IN North american Review,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
The Merchants Exchange.

The latest quotations on the
bulletin board OF the Merchants Elk.
change on the corner OF King and
Nuuanu streets, quotes big rush
for Enterprise beer on draught, the
arrival Of special cargo OF Scotch
whisky and full supply of assorted
liquors of the very best brands. The
Merchants Exchange will be kept
open daily from $50 a. m. to IL :30
p. M, during which hours quota
tions" will be obtainable upon
call.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
Pure and Unadulterated.

Nowadays the Anchor Saloon is
busy dispensing the famous Jesse
Moore brand of whiskey, Keptucky's
noted product. With VIM. Carlyle
and Chas. Andrews at the helm, all
good judges need not fear being
we'll treated. This health renewing
beverage can be had pure and un-
adulterated at the Anchor, south
corner of King and Nuuanu
streets.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
HIGH PRICES
Will as usual be the result of
This Cruel War
THEREFORE,, COOPERATE.

Attention is called to the benefits en-
joyed by subscribers to the PALAM a CO
OPERATIVE GROCERY CO., LID, has
groceries at little advance on San Fran
els pri, es, credit to subscribers to the
amount Of shares he d, PR fit of the bust
ness returned 10 subsc ibers every months
probable increase u value of shares, with
liberia discount of monthly bills. And
now what are the risks. We answer none,
because subscribers can either sell their
ha IS or AXE groceries to their amount,
II yon want to withdraw or go away.
2 ease consider the above and call or
address, Palama Cooperative Grocery Co.,
LID, for share or f,r fur her information,
Par valne of shares $25, or $l2 so only
being required to come subscriber.
Telephone 7b5 900 II
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
BY AUTHORITY.
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders OF water privileges, or
those paying water rates, are hereby
notified that the hours for irrigation
purposes are from 6 to 8 O'Clock a. m.
aud from 4 to 6 o'clock p. m.
III. Holders Of water privileges on
the slopes Of Punchbowl above Green
street, and in Nuuanu Valley above
School street are hereby notified
that they will not be restricted to
the irrigation hours Of 6 to 8 a. m.
and A to 6 p. ~, but will be- allowed
to irrigate whenever sufficient water
is available, provided that they do
not use the water for irrigation pur-
poses for more than four hours in
every twenty-four.
ANDREW BROWN,
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
Approved: j. A. KING,
Minister OF Interior.
Honolulu, HI. l., Sept. 7, 1898.
scott
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17

A grand clearance sale OF Christ
mas goods, including dolls and toys,
was commenced Monday at l.,
b. Kerr's store, Queen street, and so
great are the bargains that the store
has been crowded all day notwith-
standing the holiday, Kerr is sell
ing these goods at half price, they
being part Of bankrupt stock
bought in London. All those in
search of Christmas goods would do
well to call and examine his stock.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
A Bad Blow.

The administration can not fail to
see that the net result OF the con-
gressional elections is a distinct
check for the Republican party. All
the changes that have taken place
have been averse to that party, and
the losses inflicted by direct popular
suffrage upon issues which in the
main we're national amount to a
direct and severe blow to the ad-
ministration.-Neau York Times (Den,)
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
Republicans Rejoice.

The most noticeable, the most sat
isfactory features Of the election are
the Republican gains throughout
the west, in the silver sections.
These more than make up for any
disappointment at losses in the east
where Democrats shirked the silver
issue. They show that the McKin-
ley administration, with it's courage
GUS facing OF the responsibilities in
the Pacific, and in the Atlantic,
which the war has given us, is ap-
proved in that great section OF the
country, and that free silver is losing
it's hold. 1t means, too, that terri
torial expansion is indorsed, so far
as it has gone. In the great fight
of 1900 for the presidency it should
be possible to hold the gains made
IN the west, and to recover ground
lost in the east.-Springfeld (Mass
Union (Rep.)
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
Miss Hoyt's Golf Arm.

Miss Beatrix Hoyt is nonpareil.
Yet a woman, she has mans arm
and mans clear eye. That stroke
OF hers is an anatomical masterpiece,
and some day her "golf arm" will
be immortalized in that great his
tory of sport and athletics which is
bound to be written sooner or later.
But, in spite of the enduring &C
curacy OF that stroke, it is wondered
if the woman golf champion OF the
United States can throw stone and
hit the mark.-Boston Herald.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
Camarinos' Refrigerator.

Per AUSTRALIA-Frozen Eastern
and California Oyster, (tin and SHELLY
Game in Season, Fruits and Vege-
tables, Fine Olive Oil, Dry Fruit,
New Crop of Nuts, Raisins, etc, etc.
CALIFORNIA FRUIT MARKET.
Telephone 1878.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
BISHOP & co.
Savings Bank

On October LIST, 1898, and
continuing until further no.
tice, Savings deposits will be
received, and interest allowed
by this Bank, at four and
one-half per cent. per annum.
The terms, rules and reg
ulations of the Hawaiian Pos
tai Savings Bank will be
adopted as far as it is practic-
able to apply them. and the
CASH RESERVE of $4,000
required under the Postal Act
will be maintained.
Printed copies of the Rules
and Regulations may be OBJ
tanned on the first of October
on application.
BISHOP e. GO.
Honolulu, Sept. z, 1898.
990-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17

Kentucby's famous Jesse Moore
Whiskey, unequalled for its purity
and excellence. On sale at any Of
the saloons and at Lovejoy & Co.,
distributing agents for the Hawaiian
Islands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17

Ring up Telehone lib if any one
desires good rubber tired hack
with careful drivers. j. S. Audrade
Manager City Carriage Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
Messenger Service

Honolulu Messenger Service de.
liver messages and packages. Tele-
phone, 1873.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
Hop Beer Cottage, No. II, Konia (form-
erly SMITH Street.

He makes q speciality of the brewing of
HOP BEER, and every bottle passes
under his personal supervision and lis
guaranteed by him HOP BEER is not an
intoxicant, is non alcoholic and Ia cool
palatable, home.like beverage. Mr.. Bre-
ham courts an open inspection Of his place
ind his methods Of business.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17

For desirable goods at desirable
prices you must 90 to Sachs
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17

SELLING AGENTS - Hollister Drug
Co. Benson, Smith q Co., Union Barber
Shop. l06l-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
A. r. ROwAT, d. v. s.

Has had ten years practical experience
in the treatment OF Hoses. Cattle and
Domestic Pets in the Hawaiian Islands
Orders left OF Club or Pantheon Stables
will be received and promptly attended to.
Office, 5l0 Fort Street. Telephone, 1856
979-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-17
TO LET.

A 3.ROOM COTTAGE AT WAIKIKI
"A in rear of Mrs J. Lemon. Inquire
OF M. X. KEOHOKALOLE
10la-tf or L. K. Meg REV.
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