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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-24
Cust3rls.

Dear Home Band: l will send you a
few recipes for custards. They are
easily made in the morning while you
have fire for other cooking, and they
help out tea table wonderfully:
Cup Custards-Beat four eggs, add
three-quarters cup of white sugar, beat
again, add one quart of rich milk, flavor
with one teaspoonful of vanilla; put
into custard cups common cups or
jelly glasses will do), set them in a drip
ping pan of hot water in the oven and
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-24

l would be glad if we could have
more fancy work Life on a farm is to
me best enlivened by having some
pretty catch-up work at hand.
COUNTRY SISTER.
We mean to pay more attention to
fancy work as the long evenings ap-
proach. So, sisters, let us hear what
you are making that is new or novel;
Editor.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-24

the dirt to wash away This dirt, how
ever, was too precious to lose, for it
contained a good deal of gold combined
with other minerals. 1t was therefore
to go through other processes, by which
the gold was obtained.
AS it was now nearly time to quit
work for The day, the stamps were
stopped, and the combination of gold
and quicksilver, called amalgam, was
scraped from the plates into small can
vas bags and taken to the amalgama-
ton room.
Frank followed to see what was done
with it, and found that the bags were
pressed until the free mercury oozed
out The amalgam was then heated,
and the quicksilver driven off in the
form of vapor. And here at last they
had the elusive gold, for which men
and machinery had labored so long.
Frank was given a tiny bit of the
pure, glittering metal, and also a piece
of amalgam, for his cabinet.-Nina G.
Kyle.
With the initiative and referendum
the peopl> 0get any reform a majority
will vote for. Now we get any law the
millionaires will pay for. Read Bond
and Industrial Slavery" Frice-25 cents
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-24
An Odd Mail Packaxe.

Strange articles occasionally find
their way into the mail boxes One
package mailed in New York was, to
all appearance, very glad to get out
from among its uncongenial surround
ings.
collector one day, on opening
mail box, found everything within it in
motion. He began to take out the
contents, and was startled by hearing
a shrill yelp.
A moment later a tiny pup poked it's
nose through the parcels 1t seemed
delighted to see human face again,
after it's sojourn among papers and par
cells.
1t was carefully tagged for Western
city, and on the tag was 2-cent stamp.
The collector took it to the station to
which he belonged and as there is no
provision for sending dogs by mail, it
was kept at the Office.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
NO TlDINGS FROM
MAN OR MONEY.
San Antonio Express Robbery
Still as Mysterious
rs Ever.
FEW ADDITIONAL
FACTS SECURED.
1t Is the Opinion OF officers That 4
Horse Was Tied Where the
Wagon Was Found.
DETECTIVES TAKE
HOLDOF THE CASE.
The Reward on red by the Company
Induced Them 10 Hunt For the
Missing Driver of tie
Express.
DETECTIVES TAKE
HOLD OF THE CASE.

san Antonio, Dec. al.-No tidinrs or
clew have Teen obtained or secured ~
70 Charles Beeier, tine missing express
driver, or the $780, 900 that disappeared
with him. The whole affair Is as mys-
FERROUS As ever.
Several people have boon found VINO
saw the missing messenger driving from
the city. IL was natter Of frequent
occurrence for the wagons Of the com.
pany 20 b. seen driving about. however,
and no attention was paid 90 him.
Unmismkabie evidence was founi
showing that the horse was tethered near
the scene whore the wagon was fognl
This animal was apparently mounted
ana ridden westward into the Castro
willie road. where 10 could be trailed NJ
further. A mans tracks Were fount
leading from the wagon % the place the
horse was hitcned. but no further.
This fact incinc- some 70 tho belief
thar more than one party was concerned
in the robbery. ltis as, argued rnnr
the horse could have been placed theirs
in advance bv the individual to get away
win the fnnas
Detectives ~ both the Wells-Farso
and Southern Pacific ara mere ana al
work. Every point on the RIO Grants
where crossing Is possible Is beng
guarded. The large reward offered has
also brought private detectives 20 th'
/ CITY who are at work on the case.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
Marriage Licenses.

Willie Pate to Hattie Ellington,
Gabe Clay to Net.ie Lawson, Rob
ert Brown to Susie Peyton, George
Liston to Gordie Anderson, VIM.
Keys to Ella Smith, Lucius Jones
to Ida Gary, Harrison Watson ia
Alberto Jones, viii Foster to Ro.
setta Venson, Sam Warford to
Roxanna White, G. a. Williams
to Maggie Brown, Nit Evans
10 Willie Reed, Hiram Arm
strong to Del.lie Ellison, J. +
Brown 70 Hettie NJ. Trant.
Charlie Moore to Clara Childress,
Florian Roth to Lizzie Kindt, John
X. Glover TO BERTHE Wilson, W. L.
Conway to Maggie Dehart, Wright
Wrencher to Adah Hackney, viii
Asberry TO Love Perkins, Sam d
Jones TO Adah Ross, John Blue e
Mary Ruckcr, Walter j. Higgs tC
Ollie NJ. lowers, DR.. =. p. johnson
to Emma J. Marshall.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
w.n,.h M. I,reth-r.. r.n.Ian.

Portland, Ore. Dec 5l.-Sllas Lutrell,
aged 90, OF Wall wal.a county, Oregon
has oeen arraigned 90 the United sta.ys
court on charge Of fraudulently en-
deavoring 20 obtain pension ana com
mitted 10 Jail in default Of 5000 bail
He made application 20 the United
States commissioner OF pensions under
the name OF John Lutrcil, who was fret
sergeant OF the Ninsty.thirt Indiana
regiment during the rebellion Lutre.l
does not attempt 20 deny his guilt, but
SAYS during ths war MS brother wa'
trten sick nt Guntown and he went %
nurse hum. While % engaged a revolver
accidentally exploded, inJuring his eyes
In view o. this. Lutrell states that he
doe. not believe he Is dong wrong t
applying for his dead brothers pension
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Washington, Dc 3I.-Chaplain Sam
small Of the Third volunteer regulars,
referring 90 his n cent remarks concern
ing captains, said: "What really
said was garblod IN the boiling down
process. believe army chaplains can
40 great good II provided with proper
equipment IN the way OF tents. music,
lights and iumter for seats, etc nave
no complaint myself because the officers
and men in-our regiment have yolunta.
rily uelped trovlde these things But
cnuplains - Morally nre NOT so fortunate
ana it was for them | spoke when said,
ana / rereat, thar unless they are bet
ter QUILTED for their work they had
better be omitted from the army scheme
n together.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
M.a. lotto 1ws p.p.rlm.nl.

Washington. De 3l--The war de-
partment mas issued an order establish.
ing two departments IN and about Ha'
vana, comprising the city proper, sub
urbs ana an area Of about 10 square
miles and the department Of the prov.
ince Of Havana. comprising the terrific.
~ outside ~ the city proper. Major
General Ludlow Is assigned 10 command
the department comprising the city ana
and suburbs and Major General Lee Is
assigned the department outside OF the
city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Dr. Hyatt Rspert. - 90 whas Ne
Teand - Havana

New York. Dec. 3i.--G. W. Hyatt,
the Red Cross sgent At Havana. in re-
Spouse TO a II quest from the Central Gu
ban Relief committee for accurate in
formation a. to the conditions Of the
people under his observation, recently
wrote to the committee. and his report
has induced the committee 20 send all
the supplies IN its possession, ya.ued AZ
about slO. OOO, one.dfth OF which Mr..
Hyatt says is needed absolutely. Mr.
Hyatt's letters have also been sent TO
Washington.
In letter dated Dec. % AZ Guanaoa'
Goa, Mr.. Hyatt speaks Of the hospital IN
Corro, established by Miss Barton for
orphan children. lie says that he found
number OF chiinren there, literally
starving. They ranged from . TO u
year. old. He asks for food and some
playthings sucn as bats, balls, kites, etc
suggesting that It is inadvisaole 20 gath
'er children together IN any pace aud
starve them 20 death
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
YOur Attention is Asked tO the
Following Announcement.

On and after the lst day Of January,
1879, | will run In connection with my
Fire Insurance business, Real Estate,
Rental and Collecting Agency, real ~.
tate bought, sold or exchanged on both
Country and City properly, abstracts
furnished on all titles. Houses for
rent will be made a speciality, We doing
the renting and collecting; our patrons
will not be troubled with doing their
own collecting. Collections II Mort
cages and all other business pertaining
thereto. A. to commission-will meet
all competition. Notary Public in office.
Kindly give us trial. We solicit a
share Of your business
The Insurance business will always
have my prompt, careful and personal
attention; will at all time, see that my
patron are fully protected.
Asking for share OF your Real -
tate and Insurance business for Nh,
NewlIcaf, / am CHARLES Carr.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
Joseph vaeh.r Guilloupsd.

Paris, Dc. si.-lo,eph Vacner, tho
French JACK, the II per was ruiiiw
tined at Boureh.on. Bresse, the capital
OF the department Of Ain He rro'e.r
Ell h,s innocence 10 tine last Nach"i,
who wa 20 wears old. was coma m1ri
In October In early life be j. knrwH o.
have hrutaily muruercd f,ur u.y-, %.
women ami gir.s and an o.d w,aow
Most Of the victims were tenuing nerui
wnen Vacher would come up behind
them and cut Their throats
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
Joe Mun6lay.

Joe Munday is in town, and the
Eagle reporter mad the pleasure Of
seeing him yesterday morning at
the Exchange hotel, and had a
pleasant chat with him. Nesay a
pleasant chat, not as matter Of
form, for everybody who ever
talked with him over ten minutes
will understand the real pleasure
there is in talking with Joe Mum
day.
Mr.. Munday is the famous lee.
turer on special subjects, whose
power as an orator and a humorist
is known from New York TO San
Francisco. lie stopped off in Bry-
an Friday night at the urgent so
licitation Of some friends here, and
will remain with US a day or two.
He will lecture at the opera house
this afternoon at 3 o'clock to men
only, no charge for admission, and
if the people of Bryan realize their
opportunity, the opera house will
hardly hold the crowd.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
stolen.

There are always those who will
kick. For instance, If YOU pub
li.h Jokes with whi-ker- on them,
some will say that you ought to be
in the lunaiic joint. II you don't
print something TO smile al they
say you are a pes.imistic fossil If
you spread yourself and write a
good, original article, they say you
stole it. II YOU reprint an article
they say YOU can't write. II you
say a deserving word Tor q man,
YOU arc partial II YOU compli-
ment the women, the men lswrct
things are Jealous II you stay
in your office YOU are afraid 90 bee
on the streets; bat if You stay un
the .ueets, then you are lazy II
YOU look -eedy, then you are
,quanderIng your money; hut 81
YOU wear good clothes, you are d
dude and don't pay for them
| Now. some one will say We stol,
this-and We did.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

II Paso. Tex, Dec ~ The board oi
health Of this CITY after cou.erenc'
with the JuareE health authorities hi'
agreed that there Is no need Of quar-
antine against that town. Smaluos
is now practically stamped out m ini'
city and vicinity owing 20 the vigorous
work Of DR. W n YAndell. state quar-.
ansine Office. and his n sistants
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
Ann,h.r iirht In chlsa.

Shanghai, Dec. 81 -Chun King. .
correspondent OF the North China Dii.y
News telegraphs under date Of Dec 81.
that a great battle has taken place a'
Sanacniotstng. The engagement q
said 10 have taken place Dec. ~ Tn
imperial TROOPS are reported to have
been victorious
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
An Approaching Comet.

A comet has been observed at
Ysts- College. 1t " called the
Chase comet. according to com
putations made last week it is about
230,0O0,0OO miles away from the
earth or two and a half times as far
az the sun. It's orbit corresponds
with that Of no periodic comet
known, but whether il is a peri
Odic comet cannot yet be known.
The time Of its perihelion passage
is April 22d, 1899; it must there
fore grow brighter until that time,
and be visible for several months,
possibly TO the naked eye. The
computations of the Lick obser-
vatory show it to be nearer the sun
than the Yale computations in
dictate; and 1t they are accurate, il
will be very bright comet. Our
older readers recollect the mag.
nifcent comet that was visible
yabout 1859; and another which WAS
visible about fifteen yeaH ago. II
the Chase comet is as splendid as
either ofihose, il will be u sublime
spectacle. Even the uudevout
soul which gares on the my sterious
wanderer, Is constrained TO txclaim,
-Great and wonderful thy works
Lord God AImightlyj'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Southampton, Dc. 81 4 shooiint
ARRAY occurred on board the American
line steamer ST. Paul, Captain Jami.on.
which left New York Dec 20, Tor thu
port. whicn arrived mere Fniay lH'
origin OF the disturbance b, not known,
but I'VE members OF tine rev werr slu
and stabbed Their injuries are noe PEI
rious. One arrest mas been maze.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
,h.n.r Ipe.n..d =, >amp,on.

Washington, Dec. 3l.-General Shaft
er Is incensed over Admiral SIMPSONS
statement respecting operations at San
tiago He has reported TO Secretary Al
ger, but the report is couched In such
strong terms that secretary Agcr with
holds It. Shafter claims Sampson failed
10 carry out the plans made at the con
ference
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
nLlnhnm, s,,,.hoed Convention.

Oklahoma, o. T., Dec S.-The state
hood executive committee, composed OF
the leading men Of all political Tariies,
called a statehood convention 10 be held
at Guthrie Jan 10, 1893. The feeling
in the territory at present Is unanimous
Tor stalehool.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
LEGAL BLANkS.

The Eagle carries q full me NJ the
following named legal bIauS-, anl sells
them In small quantities Of 'he prices
quoted. For larger quantities. 'all at
Eagle oillee for puces.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Denver, Dec. Sl..-Jonn Green. a dep
uty sheriff Of New Mexico, VINO Is IN
this city, mas received information that
Grant g. Gillett, the fugitive cattle
plunger, Is making his headquarters AZ
Jiminez, a small town 100 miles south
east Of the city Of chihuahua, Mexico
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Zuher q McDouga.d are getting
Strengthened ont In their new quarters
a. the Kernole stand where both their
stores have been consolidated They are
making some hand,ome Improvements,
including lalgc new sIa.s front wall
case for fancy groceries, a new and con.
yenlept office, frame for stacking
flour, etc.
In mentioning the surrender to the
authorize Of the three negroes VIM.
Porch and IA and Richard Sterling, boz
connection with the killing Of IA negro
on Carriers creek, We neglected 10 state
that all three men gave bond, Porch in
the sum Of $500. and the sicfhng- In the
som Of $3.50 each
when In nsel OF first class livery
accommodations you may b. sufe you
will get the hest and be- there On time Il
you Will call on ". 1. James Who gives
personal attention 10 the wants of his
cuslomers. 81
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
IT. rhom.. Hall burned

Holly Springs Miss, Dec SL-st
Thomas hail, an Episcopal school fo;
BOYS. caught fire IN the third story OF
the barracks and was totally destroyed.
About $1,000 insurance was carried, hui
20 replace the buildings as they were
would cost double that sum.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

San Antonio, Dec. Bl.-An unknown
man, white, asleep on tho Southern Pa
ciRc track was run over ana killed at the
corner Of Walnut aud starr streets. HIS
head was severed from his 'oiy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
CITY DIRECTORY.

cry oFucKns
Mayor, G.. A. Adams.
Marshall, 7 r Boyoti.
Deputy Marshal. 4. n. smith.
Secretary and Treasnrf Henry q
RhoirA
CITY Sexton, u u. Jofss.
Constable, g. l. Baker
Aldermen. K. q. Talof W. :. How.
ell. ". ~ Harris. q. H.Wyse, Jno. NJ.
Lawrence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Washington, Dec. 81 Early today
United States Treasurer Roberts will
mail checks IN payment O, interest ON
tho 4 per cent funded loan OF 1907,
amounting 90 a, 500. 900 due on Jan. /.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Little Rock, Dec. 3l.-At Allene,
Ark, the entire plant Of the Little River
Lumber company, together with ono,
feet OF dressed lumber and IS car loads
Of lumber were destroyed by FIRE. Loss
sjO. 900; insurance S2O,OOu.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Brennan. Tex, Dec. N.-Late infor-
nation confirms the report OF an epi.
demic of diphtheria at Shelby. About
20 cases have been treated, and six
deaths have occurred, three Of these In
one day. The disease is Of a most ma.
lrnant tYne.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

San Francisco, Dec 81 The United
States gunboat Wheeling mas come
down from Mare Island IN new white
paint aud will In few days leave for .
2.months cruise In Alaskan waters.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Washington, Dec. 3l.-A cabiegnm
has been received at the war department
from General Otis at Manila, but TO the
disappointment Of the officials he an
nounced that no had not yet heard OF
the result Of the landing Of General
Miller's forces at lloilo.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

san Antonio, Dec 8L-While out
hunting near the Helotee two German
farmers mistook a Mexican named Rod-
riguez for deer ana rddled him with
buckshot, killing him Instantly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
cpuSr1 orr Eus

iti hlt uNfi hNH
judsr. A. g.. board.
Clerk. q " McAiclael.
Attorney, Cba- !. Grinef.
Tax Collector. J.. .. adams.
Tax Assessor. x. NNall
Sheriff. r. &. Num-.
Treasurer, A W Buchanan.
District Clerk, ]. G Williams.
Commissioners H. J Deus. Lee
Edge, Felix Philips, T. II. Arlington.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Seven thousand invitations to
the approaching inaugural ball
will be- issued and sent out. Per-
sons desiring invitations sent to
f,iends should not neglect TO send
their lists in as early as possible,
plainly written and in Alphabetical!
order. The lists should be sent to
Charles ;. Morse, chairman of the
invitation committee, Austin Texas.
-Brenham Banner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01
CuUECu D.guTioR1.

Bapusi-R. n. Wilson, pastor; Ser.
wees every Sunday o a IN. and 7:lb
q. m SUNDAY schoo. gij an; pray.
or meeting Thursday night.
Mrthodist-J. Is Cochran, pastor:
Services II am. aud : p m. sunday;
sunday school $40 a. m Epworth
League Sunday I p m. prayer.meet-
ing Tuesday night
st. Andrews Epi.copaI--Rey. Herbert
T. Bowers, l.. l.. y rector Sunday
services; Morning prayer II an. eve.
ming prayer : mp. IN. Holy communion
fret sunday IA the month, n a m.
The rector extens cordial invitation
TO all 10 attend the,e services.
Presby-terial-J. d West. pastor;
Services norm and evening lot. 3rd
and ith sundy In each month; sunday
school 9.D m prayermeeting
Wednesday nght
Christian. }. l.. Address, pastor
Services u .. ~. and $40 D. IN. sun.
day; sunday school 9i5 a. m. Chris.
tian Endea'or p. m. sunday; prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Free Conmunion Bapli.t-A. NJ.
stewart, pi,toT Services every sun.
day night In each month; sunday
school lOa IN.
81. Joserh's Catholic Church-Falher
Pelnar pator; Mass at and lOa. IN.
Sunday.
LODGE MEETINGS..
lyanhos Commandery No. 3. Knight
Temp.T,-Neet 2nd Tuesday in each
month. A. NJ. Rhodes, T.. C.; II q.
Rhodes, Secretary.
W. T. Austin Chapter No. 81. r. A.
VI Meets third Monday In each
month. y. -. Cole II. p, Joe b. Reed
Ser'y.
Brae,s lodge No. 10, AT. Il A. NJ
Meet fourth Monday in each month
W. ll.Nal. W. NJ; 90. o. Carr, Sec'y.
Brnoa Lodge No. %, X. Of P.-Mee
, iir.l aud third Tuesday in each monti
.I-E j. Jenkins, G. c. d. G. DeMaret
X. OR. Is.
/. Vulcan Lodge No. 81. 40. U. W.
e Nee, second aud fourth Thursday &
each month. A. W. HOLMAN, NJ. w
W ]. Walker, recorder.
Bryan Lodge No. 1882, X. Of H.-Mee
e hrst aud third Thursdays In eAcI
Is m5nlh. A. Linden, dictator; A.
~ plI timer, reporter.
II bmzos Camp, No lOi, W. Of w.
Nj Pct second and fourth Friday might
- I'd each month. W. r. Johnston, O. Q
b. b. Reed, clerk.
Bryan Tent No, 10, X. o. T, NJ
Meeting nights first aud third Mouda
Sc ZACH month. III Mawhinney, O.; j
llc b. Reed, Il, X.
= Bryan Lodge No. $50, Home Foru
5r Meeting nights second and four
BE- Wednesday each month. W. T. Jam,
3lc pres't, Joe Il. Reed, iinancier.
00J Bryan Lodge No. 400, National Aid
Ol Meeting nights first and third wedn,
N day in each month. W. W. Grid
y pres't; r. w. Downward, sec,
fI Millinery by Wholesale and ret
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

:. G. Mckinney. Dallas; W. P.
Rhodes, Denison; Joe Munday, San
Marcos; +. 4. Kcmper, Austin; G.. +
wnlte, NJ. Worth T.. V. Ielenko, New
York, were registered at the Exchange
hotel Yesterday
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

See $. NJ. nerden for lani to rent,
Good bottom land six miles from Bryan
With good water aud < 'od improve.
ments, ~ W.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-01

Millinery by Wholesale and retail
very cheap at Mrs. Proctors, 80
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-04
The Tin plate Example.

The tin-plate trust is held up by the
Democratic press as proving the evil
result of a protective tariff system. I'm
til a duty was put upon tinplate none
could be made in this country contin-
uously, for when this was attempted
the European combination would cut
prices until the American mills had to
suspend. Under protection a business
sprang up in a miraculously short time.
The best thing that a be said of the
public benefit resulting was that 10000
men found employment in the new in
dustry, and the money which formerly
went abroad for tinplate remained in
this country. 1t is not claimed that the
people have to pay more to the Amer
lean manufacturers for tinware than
they Used to pay European manufac-
turers.
That American tinplate manufactur-
ers have formed a combination does not
prove that the industry should not have
been allowed to spring up. If the trust
becomes too avaricious other capitalists
will go into the business or some re-
straint will be put upon it. Repeal of
the tariff is always possible so far as
any one item Is concerned, and If that
would destroy the trust it Is going to be
mighty careful not to go too far. Lack
of tariff does not prevent the creation
Of a monopoly or trust, for there has
never been a tariff on oil, and yet the
business is in the hands of the most
powerful combination ever known to
commerce.