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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
TRUSTS AND INDUSTRY

Combinations Of capital organized into
trusts, to control the conditions Of trade among
our citizens, to stihe competition. limit pro-
duction and determine the prices OF products
consumed by the people should early claim the
attention OF the congress.
The Industrial commission has been engaged
In extended hearings upon the disputed ques-
lions involved In ,ae subject OF combination in
restraint Of trade They have not yet com
pleted their investigation and the conclusions
and recommendations at which they may ar
rive arc undetermined.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

Cured After Repeated Failures with Others
/ win inform addicted to Morphine Laudanum
Opium, Cocaine, OF neA er-fa ling, harmless, home
Mrs. NJ II. Baldwin. Box 1912 Chicago, ILL.,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
PACIFIC CABLE

The japanese government has shown a lively
interest in the proposition Of the Pacific cable
to add to its projected esblo lines TO Hawaii.
Guam and the Philippines = branch connection
With the coast OF Japan / recommend thai IN
cas-. congress should not take measures 70 bring
abou, This result by direct action Of the gog-
ernrlent. the postmaster general be authorized
to Invite competitive bids for the establishment
OF q cable
PARTITION OF SAMOAN GROUP
A satisfactory arrangement has been con
cluded between the governments OF Germany
and OF England. by virtue OF which England re-
tired from Samoa and both powers renowned
in favor OF the United States all heir rights
and claims over that portion OF the group en-
bracing the islands Of TutuIla. Ofoo olosengn
and Mauua.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

BY means OF an executive agreement Joint
high commission had been crehteo for tho put-
pose OF adjusting all unsettled questions DO
tween the United States and CarsdA embrae-
ing twelve subjects among which we're the
questions Of tho fur seals, the fisheries 81 the
coast and the Alaskan boundary
In the failure OF an agreement as 70 the
meaning Of the treaty Of 1875 between Russia
ana Great Britain which defined the boundary
between Alaska and Cznads tho American
commissioners proposed that the subject Of the
boundary be laid Asids and that the remaining
questions of differences be proceeded with.
some Of which were 50 far advanced as to as
sure the probability OF 9 settlement This be
ing declined by the British commissioners. an
adjournment was taken until the boundary
should be adjusted By the two governments
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

When some people die the bells ought to
ring instead Of toll
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
\ OF SAMOAN GROUP
CUBA

All the administrative measures adopted in
Cuba have aimed TO At It for a rcgenerated ex-
isteuee by enforcing the supremacy Of law and
Justice This nation has assumed before the
world grave responsibility FOR the future good
government OF Cuba. We have accepted q
trust, the fulhllment OF which calls for the
sternest integrity Of purpose and the exercise
Of the highest wisdom. Our mission. TO accom-
plish which we took up the gage OF battle IS
not TO be fulfilled by turning adrift any loosely
framed commonwealth to face the yiciss,tufes
which too often attend weaker state NH Sc
natural wealth and abundant resources are Of
set by the incongruities Of their political organ
ization. Whatever be the outcome, We must
see that free Cuba be a reality not name. a
perfect entity, not hasty experiment bearing
within Itself the elements Of failure
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
MERCHANT MARINE

The value OF an American merchant marine
to the extension OF our commercial trade and
the streng hening Of our power upon The sea
invites the lmme diate action Of congress Our
national development viii be one-sided and IN
satisfactory so long as the emarhable growth
OF our inland Industries remains unaccompan-
led by progress on the seas We shall fail to
realize our opportunities II we conplacently
regard only matters at home and blind our
selves to the necessity OF OF securing our share
in tbs valuable carrying trade OF the world
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
IMPORTANT LEGISLATION REC
OMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Adoption the Gold Standard Urged Upon Cngr-Leslad0n
Recommended Duty Concerning ubPhrpne
Withdraw From PhppinesFOrmO Government
Canals

Te the Senate and House Of Representatives:
At the threshold OF your deliberations you are
called to mourn with your countrymen the
death OF Vice President Hobart His great
soul viii now rests In eternal peace HIS pri
yate life was pure and elevated, while his pub
lie career was ever distinguished by large Ca
pacity. stainless integrity and exalted motives
The Fifty-sixth Congress couvcnes Ia FIRST
regular session with the country in condition
OF unusual prosperity Government receipts
from all sources for thelnscal year ended June
10, 1899 aggregated 1910 ss2.oH 81 Customs
receipts were s296 l2s. 4si q and those from in
ternal revenue s273 ls7 l6l st. Ths expendi-
lures were s,o0,o73,5s' o., leaving defcit OF
$50 III ,S59.67
The secretary OF the treasury estimates that
the receipts for the current fiscal year Will Ag-
gregate 5000 9Ss, liz, leaving 5000 90
GOLD STANDARD URGED
urgently recommend that TO support the az
listing gold standard and 10 maintain the
parity in value Of the coins Of the two metals
gold and silver and lhe equal power q eYerJ
dollar at all times in tho market and in thu
payment Of debts. the secretary Of The treas
ury be given additional power and charged with
the duty to sell United States bonds and to en-
ploy such other effective means as may he nee
essary to these ends While there IS now nc
commercial fright which withdraws gold from
the government but tho contrary, suef
widespread confidence shat gold seeks th'
treasury, demanding paper money in exchange
yes the very situation points 10 the present a.
| the most fitting time to make adequate proyis'
| ion to insure the continuance OF the gold stand
| ard and OF public confidence in the ability ant
purpose OF the government to meet all its ooli
| cations in the money which tne Civilized "orlt
recognizes as the best.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

Johnny, you may define the
frst person" Johnny-"Ada
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
NICARAGUAN CANAL.

The contract OF the Marstime Canal company
of Nicaragua was declared forfeited BY the
Nicaraguan government on the 10th Of october
on the ground OF non-fulnllment within the ten
years term stipulated in the contract me
Maratime Canal company has lodged protest
against this action. This government expects
that Nicaragua will afford the protestants fuli
and fair hearing upon this morris Of she case
Tho great Importance OF this canal cannot pc
too often OF too strongly pressed upon the at
tentlon OF the congress In my message OF q
year ago l expressed my views OF the necessity
OF n canal which would Ink the two great
oceans. to which / again invite your considera-
ton. The reasons then presented Tor early
action are even stronger now
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

You can now get Ayers
Cherry Peetorsl in IS cent
size. Just right for an ordinary
cold. The 50 cent size is bot
ter for bronchitis. Group. whoop-
ing-cough. asthma. and the grip.
The dollar size is best TO keep
on hand. and is most economical
for long-standing cases.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
THE PHILIPPINES

On the 10th Of December 1873. the treaty OF
peace between the United States and Spain
was signed. II provided. among other things,
that Spain should cede to the United States
the archipelago known as the Philippine Is
lands, that the United States should pay to
Spain the sum of $40, 900. go and that the civil
rights and political status Of the native inhabi-
tants should be determined b. congress.
The treaty was ratified by the senate on the
9th OF February, 1892 and by the government OF
Spain on the 18TH Of March, following In this
manner the Philippines came to the United
States The Islands we're coded By Spain,
which had been IN undlsputed possession OF
them for centuries. They were accepted not
merely by our authorized commissioners 81
Paris under the direction Of the executive, but
BY the constitutional and well considered ac-
ton Of the representatives OF the people Of the
United States. In both houses Of congress
l had every reason to believe, and stin be-
lieve, that this transfer Of sovereignty was In
accordance with the wishes and the aspirations
NJ the great mass Of the Filipino people.
From the earliest moment no opportunity
vas lost Of assuring the peopls OF the Islands Of
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

Some embarrassment in administration has
occurred by reason OF the peculiar status which
the Hawaiian islands AT present occupy By
the resolution Of annexation the president was
directed 70 appoint five commits sionors to rec
ommend TO congress such legislation concern
Ing the islands as they should deem necessary
or proper The commissioners we're duly APP
pointed and prepared bill to provide gov
eminent under the title Of The Territory OF
Hawaii" The report Of the commission, with
tho bill which they prepared. was transmitted
by me to congress on December g. 1898 but the
bill still awaits final action. The people Of
these islands are entitled to the benefits and
privileges Of our legislation. but in the absence
Of any act Of congress providing for Federal
courts in the islands. they are powerless 70
secure their enforcement BY the judgment Of
the courts OF the United states Legislation
for their relief IS urgent
FOR PORTO RICO
recommend that legislation to the same end
be had with reference TO the government Of
Porto Rico II IS desirable that tho govern
ment Of the Islands under the law OF beligerent
right now maintained through the executive
department should be superseded by an ad-
ministration entirely civil In It's nature For
present purposes 1 recommend that congress
pass a law for the organization Of a temporary
government, which shall provide for the ap-
pointment by the president. subject TO conhr-
nation By the senate, Of a governor and such
other Officers as the general administration OF
the island may require, and that for legislative
purposes and subjects Of local nature not par
taking OF federal character, a legislative
council, composed partly OF Porto Ricans and
partly OF citizens Of the United States. shall be
nominated and appointed by the president.
subject to confirmation BY the senate, their acts
70 be subject TO the approval OF the congress
AMI president prior to going into effect
CONCLUSION
/ Presented 70 this congress- are great oppor-
! tunities With them come great responsible
I ties The power eonhded to Us increases the
weight Of our obligations TO the people and we
/ must be profoundly sensitive Of them as we
contemplate The new and grave problems which
| confront US. A.a.ing only at the public good
| we cannot err
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Executive Mansion, December ), 1857.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16
Bryan Refused To Kiss Her.

Brenham. Tex, March 10-Wm
Jennings Bryan yesterday refused
to kiss a young woman, who place d
her desire IN the form Of verbal re
quest. The distinguished Nebras-
kan passed through Brenham on his
way to Houston. where be spoke to-
night
At the station here he shook hands
with big crowd. Miss Ruby Gard
ner of this city apparently was not
content to shake hands with the sil
yer champion.
MIR. Bryan" she blushingIy said,
twill you hiss me-"
He seemed surprised for a mo-
ment, but quickly recovered himself
and answered: my dear young wo-
man, am not Hobson." She did
not get the kiss. but she coIored
deeply.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16
Fight n Duel IN the Dark

st. Louis, Mo, March PA
special to the Republic from Waco,
Texas, says
Ed Fogg last night killed Lee
Pearson, whom be found in a room
with Mrs. Fogg, after bloody duel,
in which Fogg was wounded. Fogg
crawled through transom into the
room, and in the dark be and Pear
son opened fire. Fogg spraug to
ward the flash of bis antagonists
pistol and by chance seized the wea
pom just as be was shot through the
shoulder. He then placed his own
weapon against Pearson's heart and
killed him. He surrendered TO The
auth critics.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16
Potters Nav Be Divorced

New York. March 10-While Mrs
JAS Brown Potter has all theatrical
London at her feet as Miladi 10
The Three Musketeers, her bus
baud, 1t is presumed, is preparing
on this side of the ocean TO sue for
divorce There is even talk already
Of a probable new Mrs. Potter. who
is said 10 be wealth and is credited
with having refused persons Of title
both in Englard snl On the Cont
nent
Mrs Potter has come under the
high favor of the Prince of Wales
Her company has been sought by
the English society aud she might
easily forget James Brown Potter,
but unfortunately for the complete
happiness in her glory, she has a
daughter, Miss Fiji Potter, a charm
iog young woman, VINO is now 10
years of age, "ho lives with her
father
When Mrs. Potter was IN New
York last she met in the street this
daughter. Mrs. Potter approached
the young woman impulsiyely and
begged her to leave her father. Miss
Potter turned her back upon her
pleading parent and walked away.
The will of Howard Potter, the
millionaire father of James Brown
Potter. cut off Mrs Potter, but
remembered the daughter.
Mrs. Potter is the daughter of
Col. David Urquhart OF Louisiana
Mrs Potter made her professional
debut in London at the Haymarket
Theater on March 20, 1887, as Anne
in Wilkie Collins "Mau
and Wife The Prince of Wales
was 10 IA box, and the play he show
cred other compliments upon her.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16

Ga last Saturday morning State
Bank Inspector Oldham closed the
doors of the Montrose Bank, Of
which Judge j. n. Ballard was
cashier We understand the cause
was the inability of the bank to col
lect, due to hard times aud the
scarcity of money generally We
understand the bank is perfectly
solvent, aud no one will lose a c. Mt
by the failure, the liabilities being
about $4,000, and the assets will
reach at least $4,000 The many
friends of Judge Ballard will be
sorry to learn even of his temporary
Inconvenience in this matter.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16
SOLDIER BOYS WELCOME.

The supper and reception given
the colder boys on last Friday even.
ing was all that could have been
wished. At three o'clock the boys
marched around the square in full
uniform, without arms and headed
by the band. Their soldierly walk
aud bearing denoted fine disciplir e
aud showed them to be well drilled.
At FIVE o'clock they assembled at the
We'll building, where a splendid
supper was spread by the ladies'.
Tie boys, their parents and invited
friends thoroughly enjoyed the re-
past.
Later they all assembled at the
Opera House where a previously
prepared program was carried out,
consisting of short speeches, re
sponses, singing, band and instru
mental music. Standing room was
at premium and great enthusiasm
was displayed. Rev. Dawson oper ed
the meeting with an invocation
Mayor Francisco made the address
OF welcome, which WAS responded to
by General Clark Rev. Dawson,
Rev. Jones, S W. Dooley and DIR
Van 1uys made short and sppropr-
ate talks. Rev. Jones referred fee.
ingly to the absence of Capt V. L
johnson ani his wife, aud paid
them beautiful eulogy, which was
well received by the audience
On the following day the ladies
gave a dinner IN the We'll building,
the net proceeds Of which, we under
stand, was to be an offering to Capt
Johnson of the sympathy and high
esteem of these excellent ladies in
his great aft jctioa.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16

Columbia Mo, March 1.-Two
men plodied slowly through the
mud Of e road leading out of Colum-
bia, bearing a coffin ou their shout.
ders They were B Jenkins and
David Nichols. who were taking the
coffin to Euglewood, little village
southeast of Columbia
Last hight their friend, Hiram S.
Smith, of Enelswood, died and as
the road to Columbia was in such a
condition that no vehicle could pass
over it the casket was carried by bis
friends
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16
Clay Losing His Mind.

Lexington, Ky., March 6.-Gen.
Casius III Clay, ex-minister to Russia,
abolitionist, duelist and writer, has
lost his reason breeding over his
marital troubles. At the age of so
he married 15-yesr-old, Dora Rich
ardson, q servant In his house. She
left him and he secured a divorce.
deciding 10 her home. where she is
now living with her husband. Riley
Brock. To-day General Clay sent a
messenger post haste to Valley View
with a message addressed to Senator
Lindsay. asking that be have the
President appoint commission to
investigate the vendetta which be
says has held him and his wife pris.
oners for FIVE years,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16


by neglect of symptoms which have been
warning him year past that his stomach
was falling in its duties -
The symptoms of disordered condition
OF the stomach and the organs of digestion,
and nutrition are. among others. variable
appetite, sour rIsiugs, heartburn. undue
fullness after eating. dull headache. diupv
complexion. dlscolored eye. fluctuations in
physical strength, nervousness. sleepless-
ness. despondencv. No one DersorI viii
nave all these symptoms at once bit any
one OF them calls for prompt aid for the
suffering stomach
The restoration Of the stomach. digestive
and nutTItlve organs to a condition Of sound
health, begins with the first dose of DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The
cure progresses from that dose until the
functions o. the stomach and its related
organs are in healthy operation Then the
nerves are quiet. the appetite healthfIlL the
sleep Testtul, the eye bright the complex
iou clear In one word the body IS il a
condition Of perfect health
was troubled with I-d.qese5or, aA.,,,. t,
years writes Wrn- BorvfzeT- Esq Of T.,lIaetta
49t2-l 60. Idaho. tried different doctors ans
TeTned1es but % no avail until I wrote to you
ana you Eo4- rs y nat 70 DO 7 suffered with 4
pain IN my stomach and left SIDE and thought
mat L W1U-d k-l me Nov am glad 70 writ.
inns and let yol know that am all right can
that tired feeling that used to have Fire
bottles Of Dr. Fie-cers Golden Medical T)is-
covsfy ana two Flals OF his Pleasant Pellets
cured ne
Don't let the dealer sell you a substitute
Il you want cure Insist OF having
80 Golden Medical Discovery
Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets surpazs all
complexion powders They make the skin
healthy and the complexion clear
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16

Onaha, Neh March lO.-Thomas
Officer of the bInking firm of Officer
Il Pusey, Of Council Bluffs, to-day
lost roll of bills on the streets of
Omaha The roll contained $4,000
which he had just drawn from the
First National bank of this city an I'd
placed in an overcoat pocket. He
had only gone few blocks from
the bank when he discovered his
loss and instituted search, but no
trace has been found of the money
1t slipped through hole in his
pocket.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16
WheatOn's Troops Advancing.

Manila, March I3.-10:50 a m
Gen Wheatou's newly formed divi-
slonal brigade advanced at { o'clock
this morning from San Pedro Macati,
for the purpose of corralling the
enemy.
It Is now moving on Pasig, meet
ing with slight resistance, as the
rebels are in full retreat.
A gunboat is clearing the Jungle
along the river banks, which have
been carried as far as Guadalupe.
The purpose of the move is to
clear the country to Laguna de- Bay.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16

The iist Of Second Ljeute nants
appointed by the President iDcIudes
the foil wing Miss )uriau,:
E A. Hickman, graduate military
instItu'e, Lieutenant aud Adjutant
Sixth Missouri Volunteers.
Charles w Harris, First Lieuten-
ant, First Missouri Volunteers.
Guy Cushman. Corporal, First
Missouri Volunteer IUfautry; Cor
poral, First Obir Volunteer Cavalry
John B McNeely, Jr,, graduate
military college; FlIst Lieutenant,
Fourth Missouri Volunteers.
Frank r. Lang, Second Lieuten
ant, First Missouri Volunteers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16

According 10 information recelv.a
at the British foreign Office the 60
recently expressed that the supply q,
rubber from the Amazanlau fores,s
may be exhausted in the near nituro
are not very well founded. Para rnb
her IS produced over an area anopr,
ing 10 at least one million square mills
and while overproduction cxhausts tho
supply in particular localities. natpra
quickly reproduces the trees when an
opportunity is given her.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16
LETTER FROM col. BRYAN.
Touches Upon Issues That Are ALWAYS
Of Interest.

az Interest.
! New York, March 12-The Yer
dict will print tomorrow a letter,
| for the first time made public, writ
ten by William J. Bryan, in 1897, to
a Chicago editor 1t is dated Lin
coin, Neb, November 20, 1897, and
after referring to personal matters,
says:
AS 1 thiuk l etated in my letter
to Sir. Flower, am in favor of the
initiative and referendum as far as
it can be applied to our conditions,
and assisted in the adoption of such
a plank in our state convention, but
L believe an attempt to give that
such prominence as you seem 10
give it, means harm rather than ad-
vantage TO the other reforms upon
which the people are ready to act
may be mistaken. but such is my
opinion.
Ia YOUR letter you add the subject
of government ownership ofrailroads
although your circular does not
mention this You are in error in
supposing that have advocated the
government ownership of railroads.
| have been so busily engaged ID
thu study and discussion Of the
questions which have been imme-
diately before Us that l have never
had opportunity TO examine into the
effect of the government ownership
of railroads Ia other countries Even
this have forced certain issues into
the foreground, and the people are
ready o act upon them. To invite
them - pass over these questions
and take mp new ones viii be a con-
fessinr ;oat we were wrong last fall
and " aiken the power of our argu
ments
Lro.-- ~E'~' you say in regard to
The desire OF those whom you repIe.
sent 30 support me in 1900 | think
1900 - too far ahead for us TO know
who ruay be most available at that
time We are entitled to the most
avail b. man whoever he may be,
and be events Of the next three
years will be needed 10 AID US in
selecting him. Those who are try
ing ID overthrow the reign OF plu
tocracy iuaugurated by the repubIi |
can party will have to do the best |
hey ca, each tel)wipg his own |
alignment. and | trust that our
'orces may lie concentrated upon
certain reforms held in common
,atber than divide Win the mex.
oa'tle b-gins w J. BRYAN
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-03-16
General Lawfon at Manila

Washington, d. G, March 1O-A
e4blegram received at the war de
partment to-day dated Manila, March
10, SAYS that the transport Grant
arrived with troops in good condi
tion. The Arizona and Newport
leave to-day for San Francisco, the
Arizona via Hong Kong and the
Newport via Nsgssaki. The Grant
carried to Manila the fourth infantry
and four companies Of the seven i
t. enth infantry.