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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-06-10

nclpal owners OF the large
San Juan county were in
esterday, says the Republic
difference with the Western
tives OF the American Snelt-
fnning Company ON n proIo-
rh. II carried out. will ma
lest the mining OF low grade
Dlorado.
ling men here yesterday were
DtSon. manager OF the Roynl
~. Kinney Of the Gold King,
my of the Sunnyside Exien-
Robin and Gus Stoibcr OF
Thomas Kane OF the Sultan
tunnel and II. q. Stoilper Of
Lake.
usiness In Denver was TO ask
AUCTION ,e made In the smelt-
of THE low grade ore which
ing district produces. -
ah "A law making eight hours
,nbor goes into eject. This
)ce. tile present working day
nurs. while lie viii receive the
gees iliat he now receives for
> work. The mine owners
bic ~ stand this loss ON ac-
the low paying character Of
b majority of which does not
klu IA ihs. tnu
fw eight hour law does not
nipple Greek. which II u high
mp and has been paying 81
hours work. Neither does II
tadville seriously. ms the rate
y In that camp. with "A few cx-
Is $3.50 n day Hut II Is of
Sonent To the mines OF san
ainty. WHERE the majority OF
are low grade. some running
y $40 per ton. One of the mine
Aaid Yesterday.
/ people ontside of San Juan
understand what |, means 10
d OF our mines are very low
nd can only b. worked on n
bic, with expensive machinery,
niing mills and costly tram
e are now paying 50 for ten
york. 10 reduce the working
light hours means a loss Ia the
Gners Of ca cents a day on each
/ IL only necessary Ia TAX. for
? The silver LAX. mine 10 see
" aggregate daily loss amounts
d mine employs about 100 men,
der the provisions OF ia. new
. loss 10 that mine amounts Ia
y dag. Taking the average
II the ore. this sum represents
han the profit with no margin
accident or extra expense OF
III.
not think that any mine which
b more than $40 per ton. and
r. great many of ilfrm. eau
10 operate II compelled To- pa.
eight hours work.
have talked the matter over
ourselves to some extent. but
ON. to ma decision whatever
at knew what we shall do We
, pay the men all we can AFFORD
simply cannot AFFORD the In
md Ii wotiiti NOT stirpris. me II
the lower grade properties VIII
PEELED so eiese.
re- has been a little talk about
tie work done by contract. bu'
isrs' Union VIII not permit this
the present time we do mol
ehat can he done 10 avert The
that NIL Of us plainly see
FOR l. don. | do not think fhers
any conflict with the miners
cannot compromise with them
viii bc paid. or those miner
cannot stand this price VIII bs
Their. Is this advantage IN the
ian country most of the large
ARE dry or arc drained by tun
III IL we mr.. forced to close W.
so without sustaining serious
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-06-10

Tobacco is native OF Mexico and
was used by the Axtecs, who smoked
It In amber tubes long before the ar
rival Of the Spaniards. The hAst to-
bacco comes from the states of Vera
Cruz, Tobasco. Chiapas, Campeche,
Yucatan. Guerrero and the southern
part of Tamaulipas. The average
yield per acre Is from $500 to 1000
pounds.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-06-10
HUNTING FOR COPPER.

srn CnplsaIis's are Carefully Expior.
ting New Mexico
dispatch from Santa lee to the
by Mountain News says:
bis territory has gone copper crazy.
lie there Is grent activity in the
and silver districts aud even I'm
mining, 1t is the new copper dis.
erles that are the talk Of the day,
IT seems ns II the average pros.
tor would rather lind indications OF
per In the ground that he IL pros
fling than gold. Large lodcs Of cop
have been discovered IN Taos
nty, and several companies were
Anizcd this week 10 work the claims
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-06-10

T.. J. McCarty of the board OF direc-
tors of the Home Mining Company has
Just returned to Leadville from Den
yer, where he has purchased big
holster for the Starr. 1t is 12x16
hoist of l50-horse power. and will re-
place the smaller one ut present used.
II Is expected that ore will be cominw
out of the Starr within the nexs two
weeks.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-06-10

tional congress. making physiological
temperance 4 compulsory study fer
more than 16.000. 900 children Of school
age.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-05

the close of the last performance on
Christmas the lights were lowered and
q winters night scene presented, with
full moon shining upon snow-covered
housetops and plains, over which soon
came Santa Claus. dashing along in a
frost-glittering sleigh, drawn by rein
deers, the jingling OF whose bells could
be plainly heard Upon housetop the
sleigh halted, and Santa Claus disap-
peared down chimney.
Then the scene changed, the lights
were turned ont. and the hundred sill
very voices of the company united in
singing The Star OF Bethlehem. Then,
still singing, the pretty little ones, all
beautifully costpmed, marched across
the stage, each bearing in his or her
arms the dainty presents from Dan
Rice's Santa Claus. Q. that was great
night in New Orleans, and my Santa
Claus saw that no hungry one in the
whole city west supperess to bed"
And what became of those dear lit.
tie boys ana Girls o. my company?
Well, some are dead, and some are
married, while aa still Dan Rice |
want 10 sec twcH,v: more years in
order to ascertain tac ri,imatc level Of
the now woman.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-05
LAWMAKERS
READY TO MEET.
Interest Centers in the Coming
Gathering Of Legislators
at Harrisburg.
THE RACE FOR SPEAKER.
Farr SIN I'm the Lead, Though 1t Is a
Contest Open to All, and the Best OF
Feeling Prevails Among the Several
Republican Aspirants.
Especial correspondence

Harrisburg, Dec. 27.--There Is going
to be q great crowd here at the or
ganization of the legislature next Tues
day. The widespread belief that action
on the United States senatorship will be
taken by the Republicans about the
same time will draw many to the city
who ordinarily would not attend the
initial sessions of the general assembly
All the hotels have big bookings for
rooms. Many Of the party leaders in
the different sections of the state are
expected here as early as Sunday for
preliminary conferences. The Repub-
licans and Democrats will each have n
caucus on Monday. Jan. ., to agree
upon their respective candidates to be
supported for speaker of the house
Though there have been few important
developments in the political situation
during the last few days all signs point
to drawing of the party lines by both
the Republicans and the Democrats
Fusion seems to have gone to smash
The Wanamaker newspapers of Phil
adelphia and vicinity have ceased to
devote column after column of space
to putting fusion candidates for speak
er. They have discovered that the idea
is not any more popular with Republic
cans than was the Swallow movement
which those same papers supported so
heartily in the last gubernatorial cam
paign. With every newspaper in Phil
adelphia that carries the Wanamake~
store advertisement booming Swallow
in every issue. the whole outfit could
not give Swallow but 23,478 votes in
>the entire Quaker City, and many of
these came from the old line Prohi-
bitionists, and quite "a proportion of
them Were Democrats. Republican
sentiment has no more sympathy With
the present fusion agitation than 1t had
with the Swallow campaign.
GEPUBLICANISM TO THE FRONT.
Stalwart Republicanism Is going to
control the situation here at the or
ganization of the legislature and In
the selection of the candidate for Uni
ted States senator. Although Farr of
Lackawanna, has a big lead in the race
for the Republican caucus nomination
for speaker. II is still free for all
struggle. Bliss. of Delaware, McClain
of Lancaster, Marshall of Allegheny
and Voorhees, of Philadelphia and the
others are still in the field. and each
has quite an enthusiastic following. 1t
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-05
Cure
GeDnSfSfz
patton

and you cure It's consequences. These are
some of the consequences of constipation !:
Biliousness, loss Of appetite, pimples, sour
stomach, depression, coated tongue, night
mare, palpitation, cold feet, debility, diz-
ziness, weakness, backache, vomiting,
jaundice, piles, pallor, stitch, irritability,
nervousness, headache, torpid liver, heart
burn, foul breath, sleeplessness. drowsi-
ness, hot skin, cramps, throbbing head.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-05
Read the Following Low Prices:

Here is special offer in mems blue black
are worth every cent $780, Mems dress sus fine
all WOOL at 800 are worth 1000 Mems black sold
at 800 now 275 Youths suits 1885,
400 Chldrens overcoats at 25 special bargains Chill
drens suits heavy weight OO Special offer heavy
top shirts at 5Oc Heavy wool undershs
worth loo. Ladies' ribbed vests extry heavy, 2oc
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-05

patronze the orgnators of the small profit system you
certainly wont regret taking advantage of guide upright
dealers Mercury has taken drop consequently drop to this
pointer and don't buy Overcoat Suit Shoes Furnishing
goods Ladies' Coaks anything large lines until vou
have first visited u.s.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-05

~ RAA0 for CONSTIPATION

DR.. ]. c. Ayers Pills are specific for
all diseases of the liver, stomach, and
bowels.
81 suffered from constipation which as
sumed such an obstinate form that feared
it would cause stoppage Of the bowels.
After vainly trying various remedies, be
gan to take Ayers Pills. Two boxes effected
complete cure"
D. BURKE, Saco, Me.
"For eight years I was afflicted with
constipation, which became so bad that the
doctors could do no more for me. Then ]
began to take Ayers Pills, and soon the
bowels recovered their natural action"
WM II. DELAUCETT, Dorset, Ont
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-05

vilification and Abuse From the WAN
amaker Bureau Helped to Make Pop
ular Sentiment In Favor of the Beaver
Statesman, and Senators and Repre-
sentattves Publicly Express Them
selves in His Favor.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-05
Shoes, Rubber Boots & Shoes.

Don't wat-prices cannot be lower. Many people think
they wait until late in the they
Do you know when article cost? If you do
will ask to and low prices see
ductons and will be convinced that buy
disc at 40 cheaper than other place Come
and the plain facts large with small prices
Good attendants and always glad to show goods and
prices.
Inrol> d.. The Reliable Dealer in Clothing
JdCOU fcr Boots and Shoes
HUGHESVILLE, PA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

The Navy Department officials are per-
haps little too secretive concerning the
reasons why the cruiser Montgomery re-
Gently visited the west coast of Africa.
Their contradictory explanations, revealing
the greatest reluctance to declare the truth,
Only tend to deepen the mystery and to
whet the public appetite for information.
Ii is difficult to believe that the cruiser
was sent to do patrol duty for the British
government. Such an act of Partially for
one OF the parties in the prevailing war
would seriously jeopardize the American
prestige a neutral and put it to pain
in explanation. 1t is currently reported
that the vessel was sent to Liberia to
strengthen the American sentiment in that
republic, which holds so close a relation
ship to this. From abroad comes the
story that the Liberian boundaries are
threatened by France, and that England
and the United States are preparing to en-
ter effective protest. Just what purpose
the Montgomery could serve in such an en-
terprise is difficult to appreciate. She was
apparently not sent to conduct surveys, for
the disputed boundaries are inland, and the
Montgomery is known to have no facili-
ties for extensive land surveying. She was
hardly sent TO brighten France, for she is
put d sAhdii craft anu not very diatmlnS-
There is no appa1 ent reason for mystery
in the case. visit of an American war
ship to Liberia to signify renewal OF
ties is not necessarily a matter of secrecy
and does not justify the somewhat eXtraor-
binary measures taken by the Navy De-
partment to confuse the public mind after
striving vainly to conceal the fact. There
may, of course. be grave reasons of state
for concealing the truth. But they are not
within the range of reasonable imagination,
and inasmUch as the officials have made a
bid for curiosity by first denying and then
inharmOniously explaining this episode, it
is a legitimate part of the public's con-
Germ to speculate on the probable inspira-
ton for this harmless little voyage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

Mechanical progress has invaded one of
the most cherished haunts of the pictur-
esque and the poetical. The iconoclasm Of
modern science has laid its ruthless hand
upon Venice. the city of dreams and ro-
mances, of singing gondoliers, of balcony
firtations, Of deep mysteries and bloody
tragedies. of inquisItions. of water gates
leading TO unfathomed canal mazes, the
city of Browning and Ruskin- The plain
fact is that steam launches are to be put
into service on the canals to replace the
gondo!as. 1t has been found feasible to es-
tablish a system of steam and electric boats
for carrying passengers. which will drive
the gondoner out Of business or force him
to learn a new trade. The sweeping oar
must be abandoned. No more can the tour
Isl float noiselessly through the water
streets Of the charmed city and dream of
the days 2f the doges. He will be hustled
hither and thither 10 the tune of throb-
bling engine or a pulsing motor. His guide
will talk in terms of ohms and volts and
steam pounds. whereas once he could muir
muir delicious recollections of feuds and
loves, and linger over his oar strokes 20
point out gloomy palaces which hold the
story of medieval romance.
Venice VIII no longer be Venice under the
influence Of this innovation. 1t is impossi-
BILE 10 conjecture confidently where the pro-
cess started by this intrusion will stop. The
spirit of progress once lcOsed 1t may even
take the notion Of filling in the canals or
tearing down some of the palaces, or erect
ing suspension bridges across the lagoon,
or establishing five-minute ferries connect
ing the city with the mainland. Nothing is
impossible in these days, when trolley cars
are being run TO the pyramids and a project
is on foot to locate a line of electrical ex-
cursiOn boats on the Dead sea. No place is
sacred from the touch Of enterprise. 1t all
tends, Of course TO the smoothing away of
the Inconvenience of travel, and for this
many thousands of globe-trotting individ-
uals are profoundly grateful. But there is
a lingering fear in many breasts lest the
spirit of progress may press forward too
far for the good of the finer sentiments and
do violence to the traditions which bring
inspiration 10 mankind today Electric
launches on the grand canal are doubtless
inevitable, vet they destroy some of the
charm of the city of the lagOons, a charm
which vanishcs upon the mere approach of
modern enterprise and can never be re-
stored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

Some prominent Kentucky democrats
thoroughly disguised with the Goebel elec-
ton law and anxious for fair methods. are
advocating return to the old viva yoce
plan OF voting. They recall the fact that
when that plan was in use the elections in
the state were comparatively free from
turmoil and the returns from the polls alb
solutely free from question. Their recent
experience inclines them to paint those old
days in the ros!est hues, and they are urg-
ing readoption Of that old, simple cleo
tons machinery.
1t undoubtedly worked well in its day.
And there is much to be said in favor of It.,
The elections officers were four in number
two judges. a sheriff and clerk The
names Of all the candidates appeared on
the poll books, and when the elector pre-
sented himself to exercise his right of sur-
frage he announced the candidates for
whom he desired to vote. and he saw his
name recorded by the clerk and the proper
entry made under the names he called out.
The whole proceeding occurred in public,
and after the returns had been made to the
proper officers the poll books were deliy-
cred to the county clerks and by them filed
among the public records. They were open
to inspection at all times, either by public
officials or by private individuals
Still. simple and admirable as that plan
of voting was. it was not displaced for the
secret ballot without good reasons. 1t Is
not every man who Is in position to thus
declare himself openly at the polls. Az thu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

Before another issue of The Star has an
peared year will have closed. Such DAYS
as tomorrow bring solemn thoughts of re-
rospecuon ard review, ordinarily temDered
BY hopeful views OF the future The close
OF an old and the opening of a new wear
bring moments of deep reflection over the
years fruit and folly. the achievements and
mistakes, the strengthening or the weak
ening OF some resolve 1t would seem that
a man would associate his birthday anni-
versary with this same sentiment, this bal
&ncing Of the personal accounts. Such a
time marks the year Of life more accnrata-
ly than does the calendar division. But it
IS the rule that many persons consider non,
year. day as the time for starting fresh -,
for readjusting the somewhat disordarsa
lines Of personal endeayor.
The new leaf Is not always s,,ra r., .,,,,,
turned. There are drafts and currepts ~
temptation and habit which tend to blow
it back. 10 undo the work of good resolves
To make sure of results the leaf must he
held down tight by pin of persistence
There Is little or no benefit in the takin,
Of q resolve which is kept only short time
The reaction. the weakening of purpose and
the consciousness Of failure are demoraljz-
ing II would greatly help the world, on the
other hand, II some little advance toward
better. more consistent life could be
achieved by even half of humanity at ths
beginning of each year.
The reform of modest proportions Is most
likely to prevail and become a fixed habit
Often the conscience-stricken victim of I'm.
fortunate ways of life or thought will err
in trying too much. Human nature is elias
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

tic, but it can not safely and permanently
be stretched over great gaps. The big re-
forms must follow as a result of smaller
ores. Often the resolver of good intentions
strikes at an effect rather than at a cause.
lead in time to large consequences FOR
good. In turning over the traditional new
leaf it is not always wise to try to turn
half a dozen at once for good measure. A
fly leaf may sometimes, when turned thus
and held down. bring benefits which in turn
will give strength to permit other and more
important reforms.
After all this matter of good resolutions
depends upon conscience and force of char
acter. The man who can make and keep a
promise to change Eis mode of life or
thought for the better requires no incentive
of time or circumstance to spur him on to
reform. All he needs is to realize that his
course is evil. or harmful, or unjust to him.
self or to others, or Improbable. The
church, the temperance society, the circle
of wholesome companionship, the best in
fuence Of books furnish the starting points
of such reforms, the initiative. The awak-
ened conscience is the sure sign of develop
ing humanity. and none should ever scott
at the man who, in this state of mind and
heart, strives hard to hold to line of new
conduct, however trivial may seem the I'M
mediate purpose. 1t is all for betterment,
for publication.
May the leaves turned over tomorrow and
Monday hold down. individuals. homes and
all society will be happier and better for
even little promises, well kept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

The cable brings the intelligence from
Paris that prominent French officials are
greatly exercised over the seizure of Amer
lean -four by the British in South African
waters. We may expect this feeling to
grow and to spread throughout Europe
wherever anti-English sentiment prevails
There is going to be no little wonder eX-
pressed at the Calruness of this government
under such an affront, and in time this
wonder will give place to contempt for the
United States for covering at the feet Of
Great Britain. Meanwhile all of these de-
Iiverances will be carefully noted and
scrapbooked by the opponents of the ad-
ministration in this country, and when
next years campaign begins stump orators
and leader writer's will have little difficulty
in proving-to their own satisfaction at
Ieast-that an alliance between the United
States and England does exist, and that
its terms have reduced this government to
the condition of a vassal.
Nevertheless. the United States should
remember, and probably will not neglect to
remember two important facts having a
bearing on the case The first is that the
circumstances of the seizure are yet I'M
known. 1t is only fair to assume that Eng
land neither wants to offend the United
States a this time, nor to establish a
precedent in the matter of cOntraband of
war which in its full logical application
and effect would work her own destruc-
ton. She cannot afford a policy which
would multiply her enemies. and it would
be silly TO suppose that she is figuring on
suicide. The English said of us at the be-
ginning Of the war with Spain that we
were very much alive on the sea, and
that may be said of them now. If they
prove to be too much alive now and then,
as we did. and pass the limit. the matter
is certain to be righted.
The second fact to be remembered is that
We never permit ourselves to be hurried
in any complications that arise with out
siders. Ask China. ask Austria-Hungary,
and particularly ask Italy. We take our
time We politely but firmly refuse to
change any form of our established proce-
dure at anybody's instance. But, in the
end. and in our own way, We do what is
just and right And in this matter Great
Britain will do what is right. Her own
best interests require it
The United States needs no nudging by
the gutter press of Paris, or by its echoes
elsewhere. to understand its rights or to
protect them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

country has filled up, and as great business
establishments employing thousands of men
have grown in power. the individual has
not. IN many things. been as free as for
merly he was. This is no very agreeable
thing to say, but it is nevertheless true.
And the secret ballot is designed to protect
such men as, with every right to voice
in choosing public officials and in passing
on public measures. would yet, unless pro-
tected in some such way, be more or less
at the mercy of their bosses and employers.
No, the secret ballot has justified itself
completely. All that is necessary in Ken
lucky is that the elections be held under
non-partisan a, ;pices. Remove the grip Of
party from the ballot boxes, and the temp
tation and incentive for elections officers to
do dirty party work, and the secret ballot
will produce results as fair as any man
need wish. 1t is Goebelism, and not the
secret ballot, which is at fault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
Our Duty to the Philippines.


From jacob U. SchuiInan, IN Inc lhdepehdeht.
| sometimes say, II am not an imperial
ist,'' yet l am not altogether certain that
know what that phrase means. But l am
not an anti-imperialist, If you mean by that
the hauling down of our flag where we
have raised it in the performance of duty.
l believe in upholdng the national honor
and duty | do not believe that some who
advocate abandoning the Philippine islands
realize just what such policy would mean.
We have put our hands to the plow, and
we must finish the work. There we must
stay and work out the problem before US.
How long a period that may be / do not
pretend to say. 1t will certainly be num-
Der of years. But we must help the Fill
pinos until they are able to govern them
selves and preserve order and civilization
on their islands.