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Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-12-15
Bids Wanted.

How many feet for 500 on the Gus
miner Work to commence from the
bottom Of a 20 foot incline.
J. G. DRlscoLL.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-12-15

Creditors of 7. B. Whitney OF Truckee
have received notice that he has been
duly adjudicated bankrupt.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-12-15
Bids Wanted.

For 500 worth Of work on the
Homestake mine. Work to COM
mence from the surface.
J.. G. DRIscoLL.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-12-15

Christian Scientists have showed
their growth in New York by LAYING the
corner stone OF a $500, 900 church.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-12-15

The bounty on Oregon coyotes is
81. $50
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-12-15

Carson is full OF visitors who are in
attendance on the United States Court.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08

and insular population within easy
reach of Manila and the Philip
pines, the vast possibilities of such
a movement are at once apparent;
and they exist whether the islands
remain under the tutelage of the
United States or pass to the con-
troll of the natives. The signifi-
cant and all-important effect of
Admiral Dewey's victory was TO
open up the Philippine Islands for
exploration and development.
RAILROAD PROJECTS.
1t has often been suggested
that the building of railroads
through the Philippines would
greatly facilitate their develop
ment. AS applied to Luzon
alone the suggestion is true. IT a
railroad should be built from the
north and south of Luzon into
and from Manila, it would double
the population of that city and
increase its export trade to a pay
ing extent. 1t would have a still
greater influence 10 the pacifca-
ton and civilization of the people,
They would become familiarized
with one another and with our
selves. 1t would aecustom
them to the spread of mod
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08

ern ideas and result in a more
general diffusion of knowledge.
Spores of foreign influence in
China are scarcely more than
lines of railroad, building and pro-
posed. The people of the Phil
ippines are divided into tribes,
knowing little of one another and
usually living in a state of armed
neutrality. Under the Spanish
regime the northern islanders
were sent to southern garrisons,
while the southern tribes were
impressed into service in the
north. The immediate effect OF
a trans-insular railroad would be
to lessen the feeling OF tribal hos
tility and avoid the ever-presen
danger of internal warfare. The
ether islands are too small for th'
introduction of railroGds.-Fron
''Material Problems in the Phil
ippine Islar ds," by Samuel w
Bedford, in THE American Revic:
Of ReVic7ps for April.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08

Manila show that the average
rainfall for the past so years has
been 1874 inches.
The temperature is quite uni
form, averaging during the past
IS years n degrees for January,
the coolest month, and 83:8 de-
grees for May, the warmest
month. Within that period the
thermometer only once reached
100 degrees and once fell 10 "A
degrees.
Prominent Fiipinos assured DR..
Knapp that on their estates labor
ers were industrious and thrifty
and if encouraged, these conot-
tons would become general. A
visit to the carpenter shops, ma
chine shops and various small
factories satisfied him chat the
Filipinos made good mechanics
when properly trained.-Ex.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08
Pertinent Questions

Someone has said that the mind
is like steel and that idleness rusts
it. How many think Ct this?
How many persons give heed 10
this truthful saying? Ii tln;s day
and age Of the world when the
best thoughts Of all the master
minds can. be had almost for the
wanting and asking, there is GER
tainly no excuse for mind crust"
you must think if you are to
keep in the march Of progress,
you can read for the worlds Ii
brary is open to you. Thoreau
said, "Where there are books
there is no solitude, in Natures
bowers no loneliness" Compan-
ionship in good books is bles-
sing that all may enjoy. 1t is
worthy road-one that leads to
good thoughts, good deeds-and
the highway to broad, intelligent
and exalted manhood and woman
hood. Friction with the thoughts
of others sharpens the mind but
they must be Of superior metal to
be a cutting nature. Heat tenn
pers the mind but it must be
from the "glowing forge" Of the
worlds master minds. The forge
is burning and it needs of no one
but the Viii 10 strike. The to-
day is a reading world, but what
the nature? The shelves of the
homes of today are not wanting
for books, but are they Of a nat
ure that elevate? Are they of a
nature that temper the mind and
mould character for good citizen
ship? Are they of that class that
anneal the mind for a better and
, higher manhood and womanhood?
) viii they give the moral nature
a frmer hold on the man, the
woman, the home. and society in
:, general; to the intellect a keener
e edge? The answer too often is
in the negative. Too little atten.
ton is given to the class of books
i that are read in the circle o
e the home and freside. Whel
f vicious literature finds its way in
s to the home there danger turks
: and there are many channel
: through which it may come. I
is the young the question is do 70
j read2 What? To the parer
ID the question is what books do 70
re furnish for the home? Do the
a. teach wholesome lessons? Thes
E. are important questions. The
deserve consideration.-Owyhe
at Avalanehe,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08
IF L SHOULD DIE.
SELECTED

SELECTED.
If were told that must die tomorrow,
That the next sun
Which sinks should bear me past all fear and sorrow
For any one,
III Inc fight fought and all the journey through,
What should do?
do not think that should shrink fater,
But just go
Doing my work, nor change, nor seek to alter
Aught that is gone;
But rise and move and love and smile and pray
For one more day.
And lying down at night for a last sleeping,
Say in that ear
Which hearkens ever, "Lord, within thy keeping,
How should fear?
And, when tomorrow brings Thee nearer STILL
Do Thou Thy WILL"
might not sleep, for awe; but peaceful, tender,
My soul would lie
All the night long; and when the morning splendor
Flashed DER the sky,
think that could smile, could calmly say,
at is His day."
But if wondrous hand from the blue yonder
Held out scroll
On which my life writ, and I with wonder
Beheld unrol
To long cenury's end its mystic c1ew,
What should do?
What could do, 0 blessed Guide and Master
Other than this
Still to go as now, not slower faster
Nor fear to miss
The road although so very long it be-
While led by Thee?
Step by STEP feeling Thou art close beside me,
Although unseen;
Through horns through flowers whether tempest hide TIL
Or heavens serene;
Assured Thy faithfulness cannot betray,
Nor love decay.
may not know, my God: no hand revealeth
Thy counsels wise;
Along the path no deepening shadow stealeth;
No voice replies
To all my questioning thoughts the time to tell;
And it is well.
Let me keep abiding and unfearing
Thy will always,
Through long century's ripe fruiton
Or short days.
Thou canst not too soon; and / can wait,
If thou come late.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08
BUSINESS PROSPECTS,,

The retail business of the Phil
ippines, as well as the smaller
wholesale houses, are in the hands
of the Chinese merchants. They
have traded with the natives for
centuries and have carried on
their business in every center of
population. Intermarriage with
natives and the consequent assim-
ilation of races have given the
Chinese a superior advantage
with the Filipinos, which they
have utilized to the utmost. The
benefcence of government in
stituted by the United States will
afford them an opportunity to ex-
tend their control to the largest
undertakings. Content with the
smallest profits and wages, able
to live in comfort on fifteen cents
a day, they have intrenched them
selves in the business affairs of
the Philippines too strongly to be
displaced. They supply the is
lands with all kinds of goods for
which there is demand, and the
proximity of this market to China
and Japan eliminates the freight
rate as a factor; while the great
distance that separates us from
Manila makes the same charge
an almost unsurmountable barrier.
know it is argued that accessi-
bility and not distance should de-
termine the commercial value of
"a possession, but so long as steam
continues TO be the motive power
for vessels and railroads, the time
between San Francisco and Ma
mia will continue approximately
as it is now, and all American
goods sent to the Philippines for
sale will be burdened by traffic
charges almost great enough in
themselves to bar us out of that
market.
LABOR OPPORTUNITY.
A knowledge of the wages
paid for labor in Manila and of
the conditions one must meet
should be sufficient to keep
American laborers at home. If
they wish to take their labor to
that market, it must be sold as
cheaply as the labor of their COM
petitors, as they will receive no
larger wage because the Philip
pine Islands are a possession of
the United States. The best
skilled labor at Manila receives
the equivalent of SIS per month
in gold, while the average earn
ihg8 OF the working classes will
not equal 81 per month in gold.
out of which provision must be
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08
AGRICULTURE.

DIR. S. A. Knapp, who was
sent by the department of agrt
culture to japan, China and the
Philippines as agricultural ex-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08

plorer, has returned to Washing
ton and reported to Secretary
Wilson the results of his labors.
He was instructed to investigate
such products of the farms, fields
and forests of those countries as
might be of advantage to the
United States. After examining
into conditions in Japan and China
DIR. Knapp proceeded to the
Philippines. Arriving at Manila
he went by rail as far as San
Fernando, passing through the
rice section to the sugar lands to
the north. The yield per acre,
according to the best authorities,
is about 1000 pounds of hulled
rice on lands under rain fall irri-
cation solely, and 1000 on lands
artificially cultivated. This shows
very careless husbandry. The
rich clay loan soil about San
Fernando is well adaptedto sugar
cane. III Luzon the methods ef
sugar farming are quite different
from those pracGCed in the Unit
ed States, while the factories are
the cr4a st conceivable. The
sugar is drained upon the open
kettle plan. The proprietor fur
nishes the land and factory and
the tenant furnishes the seed,
does all the work in the field, de-
livers the cane to the mill and
supplies most of the hands for
making the sugar. The propri-
etor receives one-half of the sugar
and all of the molasses. The
tenant, in theory, is allowed the
remainder, but in practice he US
ually receives about two-ffths of
the sugar. DR.. Knapp was in
formed that in the islands of Pan-
ay, Negros, Cebu, the sugar
farms and factories are much
more improved than in Luzon'
Sugar lands produce from 5000
to 5000 pounds per acre, de-
pending upon the cultivation anc
the factory.
The Filipinos, as far as OBJ
served, do not give as much at.
tention to the production of nj
trogenous foods as the Japanese
hence are less muscular. Spanish
statistical reports and interview
: with Manila exporters satisfied
= the doctor of the prosperity o
the tobacco and hemp industrie
, under normal conditions.
n M;llet, maize, sage and indigo
J. do we'll, and are ordinarily profit
: able crops. Philippine coffee, 0
$. which there were formerly man
d plantations, has a peculiarly ric
d and pleasant flavor. Cocoanuts
III pineapples, oranges, bananas
RS grapes, figs and many other fruit
IS, grow almost spontaneously.
re The Philippine islands aboun
le in valuable wood for building
of furniture, dyewoods and SON
be yielding costly gums.
s. According to the best author
mt ity nearly two-thirds of the lar
ne is still public and passes to Il
he United States with the title.
'm opened for settlement to soldie
IL many of our young men will r.
V. main and become permanent Sc
csy tiers. Some associations of Il
kind have already been organize
The price of improved la
ranges from S. to $40 per al
vas (gold), depending upon the lo'
sri ton and value OF the impro1
the ments.
1- Reports of the observatory
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08

family. The best clerical labor
such as accountants, cashiers,
book keepers, and the employees
OF the larger houses, receive from
$50 to 500 per month in gold.
Ihe small number of Europeans,
excepting the Spanish, who are
engaged in business in the Phil
ippines are either the proprietors
or responsible managers of estab-
lished firms. The total absence
Of European and American labor
ers in the Orient is a sufficient
demonstration that their employ
ment is not needed. 1t is quite
true that the cost of living is
merely nominal in comparison
with the cost in the United States,
but even if one should save ones
entire income, it would scarcely
amount TO competence. 1t is
mistake to indulge the suppose
ton that the Filipinos are uncouth
savages, incapable of performing
skilled labor that requires the ex-
ercise Of judgment. The popu-
lation living along the coast and
in the cities has attained a sur
prising degree of civilization, and
the workmen of this class pro-
duce an infinite variety of articles
of their own manufacture that
would be creditable TO a more en-
lightened country. They are, in
my judgment, superior to the
same classes in Cuba, Porto Rico,
and Hawaii, and possess in a
great measure the cleverness at
imitation of the Japanese, whom
they resemble in physical appear
ance and in the similarity of
many customs.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURES.
1t does not require long resi-
dence in the Philippines to dis
cover that but few openings exist
there at the present time for the
introduction of staple articles of
American manufacture. The
wants of the people with whom
our commerce must be carried on
are as simple as their manner of
living. The most northerly point
of the Philippines is south of San
tiago de Cuba, and American
goods, to be salable, must be
suitable for use in peculiarly
tropical cline. They must also
be thrown upon the market at
from 50 per cent to 100 per cent
less than they bring in the United
States. The clothes of men and
women alike usually consist of
plain garments of cotton and duck
and are of Indian and Chinese
manufacture. 1t is at least doubt
full whether we could successfully
compete in the sale of such goods.
The food of the natives consists
of rice and fruit, grown at their
doors, and fish, in which the wa
tiers of the islands abound. We
have nothing to offer them in the
way of foodstuffs. We cannot
export sugar and rice to the Phil
ippines, and must undersell the
cotton goods Of India and China
to get into the market.
The best prospect, and an in
viting one, for the employment of
American labor and capital in this
new field is in the erection and
operation of factories, either in
China or on the islands them
selves, not only to supply the Fill
ipinos with articles for their own
use and consumption, but to utii-
ize in these fat Dries the raw ma
terial of the Philippines that is
now fprnishinc5 en1r1lovment 10
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-08
ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
a Railroad Across Luzon
Would Be Beneficial.
AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES GOOD

Two. Thirds of the Land Still Public
Domain and Open to settlement
With Proper Encouragement Many
of the American Boys viii Remain
On the Islands.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26
The wesleyan Qu.r.stt..

The Wesleyan Quartette captivated
our people when they were here year
ago, and all were anxious to hear them
them again, but Friday night was so
exceedingly stormy and rainy, with
muddy streets,that but few climbed the
hill to the college. Those few, however,
were amply repaid, for the quartette
has, II possible, improved since last
year. Their singing was captivating,
and the applause and encores were SO
enthusiastic and hearty that it was
evident everyone was delighted. Every
number was encored, and each was
cheerfully responded to. In this the
singers are exceedingly kind and gen.
erous. The solo singing by Messrs
Farmer and Rose, and the whistling BY
Mr.. Ireland were greatly enjoyed. Az
an impersonator and entertainer Mr.
Israel, though suffering with q severe
cold, is a whole show. He is one ol
the best in his line that ever visited
Hot Springs. The wesleyan's may be
assured Of a great crowd when they
come again.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26

Plunge is daily filed with hilarious
mermaids and mermen; grandfathers
and youngsters paddle about at the
shallow end and squirm and giggle in
frolic. The water is so clear one can
not believe the water is seven feet deep
at the other end, where swimmers
come up spluttering from dives. At
one end is a copperlined trough down
which the bathers slide head first or
feet first, and where others by some re-
markable hocus pocus manage to keep
erect until the bottom is reached, fin
ishing with a sommersault or two. Age
worry and previous condition of servi-
tude to aches and pains are forgotten
in the water which gurgles up from the
pebbles below, while a band adds its
inspiration of ump-ta-ra-ra, boom.
"But the attractions of Hot Springs
urged when effort was being made to
secure the G. A. r. encampment are
not alone in the town itself, but in the
Hills surrounding it. It is true that
Wind Cave is but eleven miles from
Hot Springs and one is delighted there
by the scintillations of light on the
myriads of crystals. The paths are SO
may that even the guides take one
end of string to insure their safe re-
turn. There are smaller caves, water
falls, and mountain historic to the
Indians, as tribal battle was fought
there. The quarries of pink and white
sandstone have furnished the: stone for
the handsome principal buildings of
the town.
"The side trips which are made by
excursionists are to Lead, to see the
greatest mine in the world, the Home.
stake; to Deadwood, to see the smelters
and mining towns roundabout; to Bald
Mountain, and to Harvey Peak, which
is 8 200 above the leavel of the sea-"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26
Coming of the Badger Boys.


A number of representatives, of the
Wisconsin Press Association, accom-
panied by their wives, are expected to
arrive in Hot Springs Saturday morn
ing. They will remain here until Mon
day morning, when they will go to
Deadwood to enjoy the beauties and
wonders of the Hills. While Hot
Springs has it's hands pretty full in ar
ranging for the state G. A. r. encamp-
ment, and can not at this time there
fore give the newspaper men as much
attention as the city would delight in
giving, our people extend to them a
hearty welcome and will strive to make
their stay in the Springs enjoyable.
Our brothers of the quill and paste
pot will visit Wind Cave while here,
enjoying the plunge and other baths,
and otherwise amuse themselves as the
fraternity knows 80 we'll how. The
Badger boys come from grand old
state and the people of the Hills are
glad Of the opportunity to cultivate
their acquaintance. May their visit be
a continual delight and a memorable
event in their lives.
The citizens of Hot Springs are
requested to attend an informal re-
ception to the editors and wives Sat
urday evening at eight o'clock
Dancing will also be feature of the
evening. Our townsmen and ladies
should arrange to attend.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26
Notice..

The children are requested to bring
flowers to the city hall on Monday,
May %, to be used in preparing bo.
quets and wreathes to decorate the
graves of soldiers who are buried at
the city cemetery. Mesdames Green,
DearduR, Turner, somarindyck and
Cramer, committee.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26
Now Meat Market,

Now open aud prepared to furnish
the the 9n01ss aSd s ns. s Of f. Bs f.d snd
led meats, fresh vegetables, fresh fish,
found in first class market. At Tim
mas old stand. Fargo Merct. Co.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26


this sun-kissed land of ours, and to
show him that profound respect you
feel, and by your own example to in
culcate in your children the lessons of
liberty, patriotism and humanity.
G. w. HARGENs,
Mayor.
Memorial Sunday, May :s.
SOLDIERS HOME, B P. NJ.
Sermon. Observation-Disclosures. Rev. j. B. Long
Memorial Day Exercises Tuesday, May 30.
SOLDIERS HOME CEMETERY, 9:30 a. NJ.
Decorating Graves
Ritual Service. G. A. r..
Tribute to the Unknown Dead, w. r. G..
CITY HALL 2P.M.
Reading of General Orders
Prayer
Reading, Lincoln's Address at Gettys-
burg. Commander Grippen
Speech. ..................F. +. A. Fassett
Recitation. n...............M Mrs. Grippen
Singing
Speech. ..................F. j. Dudley
Address. Rev. b. +. Pearson
Singing
Benediction
The beautiful, appropriate and
touching services of Memorial Day and
the Sunday preceding should be bet
ter and more extensively observed this
year than ever before. Patriotic and
civic organizations should turn out in
larger numbers, and during the hours
of service all business places should
be closed, so that all our loyal citizens
may be permitted to go to the ceme-
teries. This is sight seen only in
our beloved country, and does honor
to our people as we'll as to our com
rades.
Procession will form at city hall, fol-
lowing afternoon exercises Tuesday,
and proceed to Evergreen Cemetery,
where short services will be held and
graves decorated. All civic organiza-
tions are most cordially invited to join
with the patriotic organizations in all
these services. 1t is especially desired
that at the children will gather flowers
and be present to assist in decorating
the graves. 1t is hoped that all who
have horse or team will arrange to
be present and in the procession pre-
pared to carry as many as possible tc
the cemeteries. People from the coun
try are invited to join in these services
especially all old soldiers and theil
families. Come and let us make thi.
the largest and best service of the kinc
ever held in Hot Springs.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26
For Sale.

Twill sell at public auction at my
farm two miles east Of the mouth Of
Fall River, Monday, the 9Th day Of
June, all Of my farming machinery, cat
tie, hogs, chickens, wagons, blacksmith
and wagon maker tools, etc., etc., In
Guiding fencing, buildings and other
improvements on my ranches too num-
erous to mention. Terms: Halt cash
and half on months time on all
amounts over go, with bankable secur-
ity, excepting live stock. Time Of sale
10 O'Clock q. m.
ALBERT T1MMA.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26
The W. r. q.

Will meet at Masonic hall Saturday,
at 2 p. M, sharp. All are requested to
come prepared to work on decorations.
Bring scissors, needle and thimble. Car
rie NJ. Cleveland, Pres; Mantle B.
Green, Sec.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26
ALBERT TINA.

For broken limbs, chilblains, burns,
scalds, bruised shins, sore throat, and
sors ofevery kind, apply Ballard's Snow
Liniment. It will give immediate re-
lief and heal any would. Price . cts,
and SO cts. Emil Hargens.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-26
Stray.

Stray.
Taken up in the city of Hot Springs,
8. D., on May 4, 1899, one sorrel horse,
branded Z on right shoulder e on
left shoulder, one hind foot white,
white stripe on nose. jas. Dornan.