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Even Dewey Couldn't.

Possibly the following is an old story in
new form, but it illustrates the fact
that the fame of a warrior. at least while
it is still new, surpasses the fame of the
civic chieftain.
1t is said that on his latest Southern
tour President Mckinley visited a mill
tary camp, and while strolling about after
nightfall got outside the lines and tried to
pass the sentry in coming back. The SEN
tinel stopped him and demanded the coun-
tersgn,
Il don't know the countersign," said the
president.
Then you don't pass. sir" said the SOL
der.
But l am the president OF the United
States" said Mr.. Mckinley.
Il can't help that, cir" answered the
soldier. IF you haven't got the counter
sign you couldn't get by here-not even If
you was George Dewey himself"
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Mileage.

Mileage.
On June 80, 1898, the total single
track railway mileage in the United
States was 1S6.39632 miles, there be-
ing an increase in this mileage dur
ing the year of 1,967.S5 miles. The
states of Arkansas, California. Louis
lana, Missouri, New York and Wis
consin show an increase in excess of
100 miles. The aggregate length of
railway mileage, Including all tracks,
on the date given was 247,532.52 miles,
the increase being shown as 4,0SS. Ii
miles This aggregate mileage was
distributed as follows: Single track,
1856, 1862 miles; second track, 11.293.-
Is miles; third track. 1,00965 miles;
fourth track, 1887 miles; yard track
and sldings, 4S,039.73 miles.
Number of Employees.
The number of persons employed by
the railways of the United States. as
reported On June 80, 1898. was s74.55S,
which is equivalent to 474 employees
per 100 miles of line. AS compared
with the number of employees for the
previous year. there was an increase
of 5l.os2. The number of employees
on June 30, 1898, was 956 in excess of
the number on June 80, 1898, and So
524 in excess of the number on June
80, 1895. The employees of railways,
as reported to the commission. are di-
vided into Is classes. 1t thus appears
that on June 3d. 1898, there We're in
the employ of the railways 1899 en-
CINE men. 1895 firemen. 26,s76 con-
ductors and 66,96S other trainmen.
There We're 47.124 swtchmen. f1agmen
and watchmen. A distribution of en-
ployes conforming to the four general
sub divisions Of operating expenses
shows that the services Of 32431 en-
ployes were required for general ad-
ministration, or Is per 100 miles of
line; 261, 1855 for maintenance of way
and structures, or 142 per 100 miles
of line: Ill 800 for maintenance of
of line; 1T1,680 for maintenance of
equipment, or SO per 100 miles of line,
and 39S,907 for conducting transpor-
tation, or PIG per 100 miles of line.
This statement does not include 9,754
unclassified employees.
The Public Service.
The aggregate number of passengers
carried during the year ending June
80, 1885, as returned in the annual re-
ports of railways, was sol, 066,eS1, in
dicating an increase, as compared with
the year ending June 30, 1897, Of H.
621 ,4S3. The number of passengers
carried one mile during the year was
1879, 100000, there being an increase of
1,122. 990,357 as compared to the year
previous. The increased density Of
passenger traffic is shown by the
fact that in 1898 the number of pas
sengers carried one mile per mile of
line was 72,462, as compared with
66S74 for the previous year. The cor
responding figure for 1893, however
was $500. The number of tons Of
freight carried during the year was
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it was too big war for Alger; and to
think that he was willing, in the dire
necessity, to put up for it himself
just to think of it!
However, the part of yesterdays press
report that quoted Corbin will compel
many newspapers to revise their re-
cent comment about Alger They all
had said that the opinion respecting
his utter inefficiency was universal. 1t
turns out that this statement needs
amending-Corbin says Alger was a
good man for the place.
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Odds and Ends.

The receipts of suez canal in 1898 were
1851, 900
European railroads have smoking cars
for women.
In France there is one saloon for every
80 adults.
1t is estimated that one crow will de-
stroy 100000 insects every year.
There is only one sudden death among
women to eight among men.
It is believed that in China there is 20
times as much coal as in all Europe.
Yields of 80 bushels an acre are COM
mon in some Ruch county, Indiana, wheat
fields
Among the coachmen of Berlin are sew
ct retired army officers, three pastors and
16 mobiles.
Only one death from smallpox has been
registered in London during the oast u
months.
A successful firm of tea merchants in
London Is composed entirely of women.
The blenders, tasters and packers are
also women.
The smallest salary paid to the head
of a civilized government is G3 a year
to the president of the republic of An
dora, in the Pyrenees.
There are parts of Spain where the hat
is unknown except in pictures. The men,
when they need a covering. tie up their
heads, and the women use flowers.
The largest mass of pure rock salt in
the world lies under the province of Ga
licia, Hungary. 1t is known to be $50
miles long, 20 broad and $50 feet in thick
ness
Los Angeles draws It's electricity from
turbulent mountain river 80 miles away.
The 1900 horsepower runs street care
and machinery and supplies the city with
light and heat.
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~ NE part of the report of the In
~ terstate Commerce commission,
from the advance sheets of
which the Standard quotes interesting
data. this morning, deals with the ques-
lions of railway debts, bonds, receiver
ships. earnings, profits and the like. To
the large public these figures are of
less account than those that tell about
the men, the mileage and the risk of
life and the fatalities. These are sum-
married for the Standards readers. 1t
used to be one of this country's unique
distinctions that it had more locomo-
tives on its railroads than soldiers in
its army. Unfortunately. that pleasant
distinction is about to become a mere
tradition. At the date accounted for in
the official report, there were So, 234 10
comotives in the railway service in the
United States. This supremacy of the
locomotive over the Mauser was a splen-
did characteristic of American methods
But we have fallen on military times.
and the railways motive power in re-
spect to numbers, must yield first place
to the murderous machinery for war.
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Our Chief Diet.

From the Columbus Press-Post.
Mr.. Hanna says that no man need go
hungry in the United States. He probably
has reference to the nourshment derived
from licking revenue stamps. 1t is our
chief diet nowadays
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Current Comment.
Trouble Ahead for McKinley,

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
Senator Mason of Illinois is heard from
occasionally. He is keeping in tune for
some vigorous expression of opinion on the
Philippine question after congress meets.
And Mason will not be the only senator
who will be prmed for hot talk. There
will be resolutions, too. asking the presi-
dent and the war department for informa-
tor on delicate points, and altogether the
administration will come to regard con-
gress as greater nuisance than ever be-
fore
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The German Mans Burden.

From the Boston Herald.
Kaiser Wilhelms pretty little compli-
ments to the French and the exchange of
courtesies between him and President
Loubet did not prevent the patriotic league,
in their yesterdays procession in Paris.
from shouting "Vive rAlsace- Lorraine"
Ay, there's the rub
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1t VIII BE an Animated Duo.


From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
It is stated that Russia is about to as
sert a claim to supremacy over Germany
in the composition of modern music. This
will add another discordant note to the
peace negotiations.
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Another Parallel.

From the Philadelphia Times.
If the tariff Is the mother of all these
trusts the old woman that lived in a
shoe and had so many children, etc, Aas
been paralleleu
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viii Strengthen the Market.

From the Detroit Free Press.
If Guatemala attempts to repudiate her
Indebtedness to English and German cred
itors bond of union between Great Brit
ain and Germany will undoubtedly pre-
vail to strengthen the bonds of Guatemala.
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He's Cautious.

From the Washington Post.
The fact that Tom Reed has not found
the time to congratulate General Hender-
son is not especially significant. Tom
never was premature.
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Breach of Peace.

From the Boston Globe.
Another evidence Of the cars peace
policy Is found in the fact that he is try
ing to buy $4,000, 900 worth of field batter
les in this country. They are probably
neDce batteries
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-21

If the president would only ignore
party lines he would find the very best
kind of secretary of-war material in
General Fitzhugh Lee.
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FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT
RAILWAYS IN THIS COUNTRY


that many its readers Will find themselves following
States ending
it
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get to Coney Island or any of their
nearby seaside resorts. The most pop
ular resort in New York just now is
the resort to violence
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1t looks as if Tom Plat had kindly
consented to be the admnistra tons
Mark Hanna during that gentleman S
absence in Europe.
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Dewey has arrived in Austria, but
he won't be able to find any fun in it.
The reichsrath is not in session and
Mark Twain has gone to London.
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The Standard has branch offices at
Butte, Missoula and Great Falls, where
advertising rates will be furnished on ap-
plica ton.
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Where He Has "A Pull.

From the Portland Oregonian.
A rich man may not stand much of
chance TO get into the kingdom of heaV-
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The wives of the New York and
Brooklyn strikers must be credited
with many more assists than errors.
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A Matter of Taste,

From the Chicago News.
To prevent typhoid fever boil the drink
ing water; to prevent dyspepsia drink the
boiling water. 1t seems to be merely a
matter of choice as we'll as of taste
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Whoever it was that put Alger out,
the grand stand cannot resist applaud
ing the play.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-21

Senator Plat cannot make people
believe that the Manila correspond
ents' round Robin was a fool hen.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-21

en-, but he may console himself by the
reflection that he can stop few days
every summer at a seaside hotel.
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New York O~-ce-4S Tribune Building.
Chicago Objects The Rookery.
The S. c. Beckwith Special Agency
Eastern Representatives
Washington Bureau-1.415 G ST.. N. W.
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Mr.. Algers exit got "a hours the
start of Devlin's.
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The Chicago platform found itself
right at home yesterday.
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The situation in Luzon is still in the
hands of the rainy season.
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is very difficult for New Workers to
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08

bi hoAiG rLADrE ~ PORTUGAL
AADhID. Ausgsi sj,--li 10 ropollsa
bsis issl . eass ~ bybonle plssus has
aoeslgpsa ~ "a. oposlo prsoa,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08
GENERAL WHEELER
Made Happy BY Orders to Re-
port at The Front.
OTIS HAS GAINED AN ALLY
And Ne Appears to be Dslsg Cool Work for
the American

MANILA. August 2s.-A report re-
ceived here from Cebu says Dato Mum
di, with his tribesmen, has taken the
warpath against the insurgents at
Zamboanga and has given them a
hard battle.
Mundi welcomed General Bates, say
ing he was anxious to become an
American citizen, and asked permission
to fight the insurgents. He was given
an American flag. General Bates will
return to the Sulu archipelago to ar
range for establishing American garri-
sons there.
WASHINGTON, August 2s.-A dis
patch has been received at the War
Department from General Otis under
date Of August 26. stating that Dato
Mundi of Zamboanga attacked and de-
feated the insurgents there on that
date, killing thirty of them. The dis
patch, as given out at the War Depart
ment, Is much confused and the off,
cials have been unable to ascertain
who Dato' Mundi Is. 1t Is thought,
however, that he Is one OF the smaller
chiefs. The text of the dispatch is as
follows:
MANILA, August 26.-Adjutant
General. Washington: Dato Mundi at
| tackled and defeated the insurgents,
killing thirty up to this date. Under
the Spaniards he governed the entire
southwestern part of Mindanao Island.
He visited General Bates at Jolo to
give adhesion tc the United States.
Bates returned him to a small island
| near Zamboanga, when he requested
permission to drive out the insurgents,
but was told that troops would be sent
to Zamboanga soon. The insurgents
there offered several weeks ago to
turn over the city on promise Of sur
render in case Aguinaldo is successful
in Luzon. The proposition was de-
clined. Dato Mundi Is an able man,
educated abroad. thoroughly loyal to
American interests. Bates leaves on
August 3Oth to place troops In Sulu
Islands; will soon place troops at Zam-
boanga and Isabella, the naval station
in Basilon Islands. OTIS"
MANILA. August 20, 6:10'p. m.--
General Wheeler has been ordered tc
report to General Macarthur. He will
be given command of General Funs.
tons brigade. which Colonel Liscun
has commanded temporarily. Genera
Wheeler will proceed to San Fernando
tomorrow, after having spent weel
in energetically visiting the lines.
General Wheeler said to represen
tative of the Associated Press: II an
much pleased with the situation.
think that when Major General Oti.
gets more troops here he will mak'
rapid progress. The country Is NOR,
favorable for military operations thar
I supposed. The impression that tn,
country is unhealthy is wrong"
The railroad to Angeles will be re
, stored within week and Genera
Macarthur win advance his headquar
ters to that place.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08
SENATOR'S VIEWS
Vest of Missouri On the
Political Outlook.
Silver Question Not D. ad by Any
win risht
Trusts ard Expansion.

NEW YORK, August ga special
to the Tribune from Toronto says:
Senator Vest OF Missouri, now in
Toronto. has been interviewed by the
Globe on American politics. He re-
ferred to President McKinley's speech
at Ocean Grove. laying down the Ad-
ministration's policy as to expansion.
Mr.. Vest said the expansion question
is causing misgivings in many States.
Many prominent Democrats are in
sympathy with the policy, while many
leading Republicans are opposed to it.
| How important these differences OF
| opinion are will not be known until
after election. Expansion Is not re-
garded favorably in the Southern
States, where there is great outcry
against the fruit imported from Porto
Rico and Cuba. The imperialists say
these islands are great markets for
American manufactures.
This is an illusory view," said Mr..
Vest, land at best prediction"
| As to the coming campaign, Mr.
Vest said the silver question Is by no
means dead. 1t was never more prom
inent as an issue than 1t Is today. This
is shown by the Tammany demonstra-
tion of July 4, when Mr.. Hogg made
his famous speech. In the West and
South the silver agitation Is more de.
termined than In 1896. Mr.. Vest said:
This question will be leading Issue
next year, and II Is more than likely
that II will receive fuller measure O
popular support than 1t did thret
years ago. ' The newspapers In the
Eastern States would lead us to be-
lieve that the free coinage plank will
not appear in the platform of thu
Democratic party. They will see theil
mistake when that platform is drafted
"The Democrats will also fight th'
trusts and expansion.
"The fight to be waged against tn,
} trusts is sure to receive support from
persons who have not heretofore beel
on our side. This will be the cas-
particularly in the East, where tn
baneful effects of these organization
2 are most apparent.
! Besides representing Cuba, Port
Rico and the Philippines as valuabl
: market acquisitions, the Republican
: will claim the prosperity Is due to tn
, tariff policy. But the farmers hav
received no particular benefit from tn
) prosperity and are as dissatisfied a
I ever.
, ''The election will be vastly diffcren
from that of 1896 on account of the ne,
issues. The effect of these cannot b
: known until the vote Is polled, and n
man is justified in making any prophe
, cy as TO the outcome. Both candidate
: carry great weight in the country"
Referring to the Alaskan boundar,
, question, the Senator did not doubt
settlement would be reached. He dep
, recated any thought of war. II Presi
dent Mckinley submitted to Congress
! now the same general arbitration trea
ty as was rejected. a few years ago.
would be ratified by an oyerwhelmin
| majority
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08
WILLIAM WANTS HIS WAY.

BERLIN, August 29.-Both houses
Of the Prussian Diet met In Joint ses-
sion today. The Imperial Chancellor.
Prince Hohenlohe. expressed the very
great regret OF the Government that
the canal bin had not met with the
approval OF the Diet, but, he said. the
Government adhered steadfastly To
the project. and was confident that
the conviction Of Its necessity would
grow more among the people. The
Chancellor concluded by saying the
Government hoped the next session
would BRING about an understanding ~
with the Diet.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08

situation cannot be protracted. We
believe that within the last few days
the final arrangements Of the general
direction OF the expedition which will
be necessary In the event Of a rupture
have been completed at the War ONCE
II is scarcely necessary to point out
the extreme danger of allowing en-
trance into South Africa of arms which
would be likely to fall into the hands
Of the black population. which exceeds
the white fourfold."
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08
KILLED BEFORE THE KAISER.

BERLIN, August 26.-while the
Emperor was viewing the drill Of the
Twenty-seventh Field Artillery at Ma
yence he witnessed the death Of a gun
ner who had carelessly handled his
piece. His Majesty was deeply moved
and shook the dying mans hand. He
inquired what his last wishes were. and
has since sent the mans fiancee let
ter Of coincidence. inclosing a large
sum Of money.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08
H Cape TOWN
IlBvaal Government Will Make
No More Concessions.
1UuaIlou IS most CRIIlCA
Views os L-sdins London Daiiies-
Omi.ous siisocs OF British
Covsyrm
4UuaIsou IS most CRIIlCA
WILL. RESIST.
PRETORIA Aug. IS

PRETORIA. Aug. 2s.-The
reports OF Joseph Chamberlain's
speech at Birmingham last FRI
J, day have been calmly received
here. President Kruger said:
Let the newspapers bring
whatever they like. cannot
say whether they report Mr..
Chamberlain correctly. When
he speaks TO me direct ] shall
then know how to reply"
commandant General Jou-
bert. in the course Of an inter-
view. declared that the whole
republic would resist like one
man any interference with its
J, independence.
State Secretary Reitz said he
!, believed Mr.. Chamberlain was
speaking for himself only. and
not for the whole British Cabi-
net. The situation. he declared,
had not grown worse, but there
was danger that a spark might
fall into the magazine and do
mischief.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08

ture should see thst they get Hs genuine si,ieIe.
Worthless limitations and substitutes sn some
times palned oa by unp,inctpled vendors. The
Company, Lincoln, England" are engraved on
the 6ovsrnmsnt Stamp, and "Claskeis woiid
,smsd hCod n,'s,s ScSr elGTn v shs bottle
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-

WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.--
! The Filipinos will be treated to
! a surprise when Captain Grant
/ Squires OF the Signal Corps
/ reaches Manila. Captain Squires
! has been sent by General Gree
Z ly to introduce the Marconi sys-
/ TEN Of wireless telegraphy for
! communication between de-
+ tached wings Of the army and
! the main body. As a result,
7 Filipinos who are In retreat be-
! fore an advancing party Of
/ American soldiers will soon be
! apt to find different bodies OF
! pursuers acting with most as
tonishing harmony. Captain
+ Squires has recently been In
/ Europe studying the Marconi
/ system. and he has prepared a
/ full report to General Greedy.
The War Department has Or
! dered n powerful movable
/ searchlight. which will be de-
! livered next week and at once
! sent to Manila. II will be
/ mounted on the intrenchments
and played over the surrounding
! country 30 ms to prevent any
! possibility OF night surprise
by the enemy,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-09-08
QUIET At SAMOA.

ApiA, samoa. August ss, Via Auck'
land. August 2s.--AIl is quiet In Ia
m0a, The officials are working har-
moDl0usly business IL prosperous
agd q large amount of copra ID being
made
The only safsblps her. are the Ger.
man protested rrulssr rormofan and
lbf British armed rlo0p Torch, The
rnlifd states cruiser Abarsnda has 40
ufed with tbs material for the e0alinp
station and naval J',iy ~ raso' pay0.