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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-12
s,.,u.,,, y,.nn, Aground at oue.nstown,

syeetaI Csb. DsipateN to THs sus.
LONDON. Nov. IA despatch to Lloyds
from, Qussnstown says the steamship Vienna,
from Philadelphia. has gone aground She
will have to be lightsned before she can pro-
osed
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PETROLEUM THIS SHIPS Fuel.
Tie schan.tuug Launched at Bremorhavei
for the Asiatic Coast Service.

Srt1u! C.Li. Dssp1teh TO THs scs.
BERLIN, Nov. ia Bremerhavsn despatch
announces the launching At Rickmer's ship
Yards az the steamer Schan.tunc. destined for
In. Eastern Asiatc coast service. She Is said
to be tho first sesgoing steamer generating
.t.am by means OF petroleum.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-12

Latest Marine Intelligence.
Arrived; IS LucAnia. Mckay. Liverpool Nov. Z
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eight per cent. of
those who have
used it, and the
number of these
reaches to the
hundreds of thou
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-12

at such times. have
been treated by the
best doctors in this
city but got no help
whatever, I wrote to
you for advice, You
told me that by my
sy m ptoms you
though. I had iiyef
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
PhillDpine IiplnD.

1t is worth noting in regard to the
famous hemp produced exclusively in
the Philippines that the plant yields,
in fact, two qualities, with important
industrial or commercial adaptations
In each case. From the best, or
fbrous outer leaf comes the coarse.
strong FIBER which Is the best material
used for sailcloths and cordage it be-
ing particularly recommended by the
fact that it is not easily rotted by salt
water. The fiber yielded by the inner
stalks is fine and weak, and from it
are woven textile fabrics superior in
softness and lightness to those made
of the best Russian hemp, these fab
RIGS, however, being seldom exported,
as they are bought by Chinese mer-
chants at Manila for local consump-
ton. 1t is found that, under the best
Manila hemp produces the
very large quantity Of 5000 pounds Of
fiber to the acre. and, though between
{, O00, 900 and 6,0O0,6O bales have boon
exported in the last ten years, the in
dustry is admitted to be still in its in
fancy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
HOW A FILIPINO DIES.
Usually Stretches Himself Out and MeetA
His Death Easily.


The general, in white hat, was
marching in advance of the firing line,
when the discharge of rife was heard
in the yard Of a house next to the road,
Several soldiers rushed into the yard.
but not in time to prevent two more
shots, which came whizzing in the d.
rection of the general. At this moment
came to break in the hedge, where I
could see what was going on. A young
Filipino was about thirty yards off.
He was turning this way and that like
an animal at bay, thoroughly fright.
ened. He had rifle in his hand Il
afterward turned out that this rife
was choked. The soldiers were break
ing down the high hedge to get in.
Suddenly the Filipino made a run for
life. He got through the hedge some
way and dashed across an open lot,
Three shots followed, all of which
took effect The wounded man turned.
ran sideways few PAGES. lay down on
the ground, and second after was
dead. / got good sight of the whole
incident, and so naturally did the Fill
ipino stretch himself along the ground
and rest his head upon his arm that I
thought he was shamming. An exam
nation minute later proved that he
was dead. There is this difference be.
tween the manner in which American
and Filipino soldiers die-the Ameri-
can falls in heap and dies hard; the
stretches himself out, and
when dead is always found in soma
easy attitude, generally with his head
on his arms. They die the way wild
animal dies-in just such a position az
one finds deer or an antelope which
one was shot in the wood-HarperS
Weekly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
Fake Labor Leaders.

Referring to certain labor leaders
who have protested against political
action by labor unions, the Whining
ton Justice remarks: "They are wise
enough to know that legislatures pay
no attention to petitions unless a COM
pact body of voters is back of them,
and they cannot but know that the
only way to secure desired legislation
is to elect men in favor of it. But
these leaders also know that if work
ingmen should study political ques-
lions, and should unite in demand for
proper legislation, they would obtain
1t. And then there would be no need
for labor leaders, Hence the protest
from these interested persons against
political action. Their jobs are in dan
ger, and like the members of their
unions, they want to keep their jobs
as long as they can"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
A CLEVER GIRL.
How She Foe.ed tho Other Girls Neatly
nA0 Completely.

How She Foe.ed the Other Girls Neatly
ava Completely.
The girl Of my heart came homo 70
attend a cousins wedding on Thursday
Of last week and she stayed in town for
two days before going back to school
for the commencement which win
make her sophomore, says the Wash
lngton Post 1t wouldn't be tair to tell
the name Of her school, but it's an ex-
cellent one, where the fashions Of the
mems college are followed. even to
the possession of college yell and the
practicipg of hazing. The girl Of my
heart was hazed last fall. She did not
faint when the girls touched her arm
with a bit of ice and said they were
branding her with an iron. She en-
dured every ordeal so smilingly that
the girls at last determined to do some
thing perfectly dreadful. They
marched her through dark halls, blind
folded as she was. opened closet door
in the physical laboratory, snatched
the bandage from her eyes, pushed
her in, locked the door and left her
shrieking in the arms of skeleton.
Now, skeleton to her is no more ter
rifying than hoopskirt. but she saw
an opportunity to amuse herself. She
is one of the cleverest amateur actress
es Washington possesses. She let
down her hair and tangled 1t about her
face. Her gown was an old one, so she
sacrificed it and tore it to tatters.
Then she waited. Presently she heard
the girls returning. She began to
Groom softly to herself weird song.
The girls opened the door. She took
no notice Of them, but went on lavish
ing kisses on the grinning skull, laugh
ing idiotcally to herself the while.
Finally one of them whispered: Girls,
she's raving mad" That was the cue
for the girl of my heart. She raved;
she tore her hair; she shrieked when
they tried to draw her away from the
skeleton; she laughed; she flung her.
self about, and finally danced out into
the outer room, moaning in a blood
curdling way. The girls dared not
even breathe. They were CHASTITY.
They chung to each other and shud-
dered. The girl of my heart danced to
the door, caught up knife from Ia
BILE, waved it with hideous scream
and sprang at them. Then, as they
huddled together in a perfect agony of
fright, she dropped the knife and
opened the door. well, girls" she
said, drawlingly, 81 hope you've en-
joyed the fun; I'm sure l have" Then
she disappeared, and dozen crest
fallen girls, too frightened to dare to
go into Mysteries, too much relieved to-
be angry, stole quietly away. Ley.
are clever girls at that college. but the
girl of my heart is bell wesher of the
flock.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
The Future.

Tho flowers. like many flowers,
That all along the smiling valley grew,
While the sun lay for hours,
kissing from off their dropping lids the
dew;
They. to the summer air
No longer prodigal. their sweet breath
Vainly. to bind her hair,
The village maiden seeks them in the field
The breeze. the gentle breeze,
That wandered like u froic child at play.
Lettering mid blossomed trees,
trailing their stolen sweets along Its
way,
No more adventuresome,
Its whispered love is to the violet given;
The boisterous North has come.
And scared the sportive trificr back to
heaven.
The brook. the lmpid brook,
That prattled of it's GOODNESS, as 1t went
Forth from its rocky nook.
Icaping with joy to be no longer pent-
Its pleasant song is hushed:
The sun no more looks down upon Its
play
Freely, where once 1t gushed,
The mountain torrent drives its noisy
way.
The hours. the youthful hours,
When in the cool shade we were wont to
lie.
Tdling with fresh culled flowers,
In dreams that neer could know reality:
Fond hours. but half enjoyed.
Like the sweet summer breeze they pass
cd away
And dear hopes were destroyed,
Like buds that die before the noon of day.
Young life. young turbulent life.
If, like the stream, 1t take hayward
course,
IT'S lost mid folly's strife
Overwhelmed ut length by passions curb
less force
Nor deem youths buoyant hours
For idle hopes or useless musings given--
Who dreams away his powers,
The reckless slumberer shall not wake to
heaven.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

During the last six years the inter-
est-bearing debt of the nation has
jumped from $685., 900 to 81 ,O26, OOO,-
900, and the interest charge has in
creased IA millions! Nice income for
some brain workers! We do things on
business principles! 1t would require
pile of silver dollars 294 miles high
to make this sum for the increased
debt. But then let our children that are
to follow us pay it. That is jus.l--
Appeal to Reason.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
SOMEWHAT EMBARRASSING.

Philemon Wright, who in 1900 led 1.
little band of settlers from Massachu-
sets to the Canadian wilderness, was
a bold spirit. The pioneers proceeded
up the Ottawa river to the Chaudiere,
and they settled at Hull. The settle
ment thrived, and Philemon Wright
became the wealthy farmer and lum-
herman Of Lower Canada. A good
story Is told of him in Canada and Its
Capital"
While Mr.. Wright was at Quebec as
member of the Lower Canada legis-
lature, in 1888. the governor, Lord
Aylmer, invited him and a number Of
his colleagues to a dinner.
Mr.. Wright, accustomed to the regu-
lar early hours of country life, appear
ed at the chateau at noon-his usual
dinner hour. His excellency received
him with the greatest politeness, and
they sat down to breakfast together.
The meal passed pleasantly enough,
but 1t began at length to dawn upon
Mr.. Wright that there was a mistake
somewhere. AS he was taking his
leave the governor said:
You're coming to dinner this even
ing, are you not?" Mr.. Wright was
covered with momentary confusion.
why, I thought that was the dinner"
he Said. "You see. your excellency,
I'm not used to city hours"
That's all right, Mr.. Wright" an
swered the governor, cordially; II
shall consider myself fortunate to meet
so interesting man as yourself twice
in one day."
This was salye to Mr.. Wright's trou-
bled feelings, and he appeared at the
dinner party in the evening as happy
as II It had been his first visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
Seems Queer, but IT'S True.

whether you work by the piece or by
the day.
Decreasing the hours increases tat
pay"
queer that things should work thai
way, but they do. Occasionally l gel
a letter rom some reader Of this de-
partment who wants to know how
shorter hours can make bigger pay.
don't know how such question car
be better answered than by pointing
to the record. Uncle Sam complies thai
record, and parts of it, and conclusions
from 1t can present, and have printed
That record shows that ever since IL
was begun, years ago, the work day
has grown shorter, the wages have
risen. And to cap it, prices of COM
modities have decreased. There ART
Isolated exceptions, but they dwindle
into small fraction of 1 per cent a.
compared with the whole. They serve
to emphasize the rule. When fact
is so evident that it has or should have
become notorious, there is little use
to try to prove 1t to one who won't
see. Even in courts of law it is not
required Of man to prove notorious
fact. 1t is not required that witness
swear that the sun rises. or that he is
alive.
l cannot here present even synop.
sis of the elements that work out the
result happily expressed in above
couplet. That would be a synopsis OF
a great part of the material, industrial,
intellectual and moral development Of
civilized mankind during many de-
cades. I can simply point to the great
conclusion of 1t all. And 1t really mat
tiers littl. whether the pay gets bigger
because. the hours grow smaller,
whether hours decrease because pay in
creases, or whether thousand and one
things near and remote, combine to
bring about this result, as long as ii
does work out that result.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Government banks would be safe,
and could loan the people all the
money they desire and could secure at
2 per cent. Under the good times of
Just laws, the signature Of an honest,
Industrious man would prove to be suf-
ficient security for moderate amount
Missouri World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

applied and your humans feelings MAJ
find expression"
commend these extracts alike tc
the employer who thinks he can "af'
ford" to pay living wages, and to thu
workineman or woman who cam"
afford" to join a union.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
Notes.


At present there are only 20 cities IL
the United States and Canada in which
carpenters work 10 hours per day. Ont
hundred and five have the eight-houl
rule and 424 work nine hours a day.
Mr.. Ernest Bachs, union cigarmak.
er of Grand Rapids, Mich, went to Co.
lumbus, o., short time ago anu
Joined the regular army that he might
go to the Philippines to investigate
the cigarmaking industry in that coun-
try.
immigration has been given a great
stimulus by the industrial revival
Last year and the year before the
number Of immigrants arriving was
less than 100000, but for 10 months
of our current fiscal year the arrivals
have far exceeded that number.
William 1nskip, general secretary OF
the National Union of Boot and Shoe
Workers, treasurer of the Parliament
tary Committee of the Trade Union
congress of Great Britain, and frater-
nal delegate to the Kansas City con-
vention QS9S) of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, born in Leicester, Eng
land, May, 1858, died in Leicester, May
II, 1899.
An organization consisting of the
unemployed of San Francisco, CAL, has
adopted the following resolutions:
We, the unemployed of San Francis
co, realizing that machinery is displac-
ing labor in every department CT in
dustry, thus swelling more and more
the ranks Of the unemployed, who are
entitled to chance to make a living;
and as private industries would not,
and could not If they would, give en-
poyment to all those who desire it.
therefore, be 1t resolved, that We make
demand from the only source left
viz: From the city and county govern
ment of San Francisco"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
Bows Oueer Action.

Jackie is either Ill or in love-
WHY" HE went out through the
gate minute ago instead Of climbing;
the fence. Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Hicks-Does your wife ever ask you
for money? Wicks-Never. Hicks
She must be a wonder. Wicks-But
she frequently tells me to give her
some.-New Orleans Times-Democrat
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN.

Noro Justice and Less Charity-A True
foem, and SO short That All should
Commit 1t to Memory-General Labor
Notes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

This was salye to Mr.. Wright's trou-
bled feelings, and he appeared at the
dinner party in the evening as happy
as II It had been his first visit
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-09
CHANGE IN LABOR CONDITIONS

1t is the general impression that the
United States is the Paradise of the
workingman. 1t is the object of the
theory and practice of the protection
lists to make it so. From time TO time
parallels are drawn and published.
showing the striking contrast between
the abject life of the British or Euro
pean labOrer in contrast with that OF
the highly paid and free American
wOrkngman. Whenever statements are
the existence of comfort and content
ment among the sons of toll in foreign
lands, fiat contradictions have been is
sued at once. and the authors Of the
statements have been charged with un-
Americanism.
At the recent meeting of the FEEDER
alton Of Labor, held in Kansas City,
two British delegates We're present.
One of them, Mr.. Thorne, the Secretary
of the British Gasworkers Union, was
asked on his return to England for mis-
impressions of America. He replied
"Old England for me. The men earn
more money in the United States, but
they are not nearly so we'll off. Bread
is ten pence Quartern loaf. No, am
pleased to get back, and l certainly,
as workingman, would not choose
the States for home"
There is however, this difference be
tween the workingmen of the two coun-
tries. The American has at present more
wants than the Englishman, and re-
quires more wages to supply them. He
will not accept some of the conditions
of the Englishman's life. He may not
get any better food or clothes than the
Englishman, but he is not contented
if he fails to obtain some kinds of lux
uries. So near alike are the conditions
of many trades on both sides of the
Atlantic, the steamship lines do a
large business in carrying men back
and forth who labor in one country or
the other. according TO the prevailing
rates of wages.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-09
THE DRAMA.

So valuable may be the instruction
given 10 school children through the
stage, the German educators have in
troduced the living drama as a part
Of current education in the city Of
Hamburg. In November last Wilhelm
Tell was given before 5000 children.
1t was to be followed by other plays
of similar character. The earnest apos-
ties OF education in America are now
giving some attention TO the subject
1t seems TO be conceded that the living
drama, like the painting, must serve q
high purpose in educating children.
As a school of manners and conversa-
ton, the drama will, in time, take a
leading part, because those who pre-
sent it have the special opportunities
for making themselves leaders and in
structors in these important matters
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-09
JUDGE WIDEMANN.

One Of the admirable traits in the
character of the late Judge Widemann
was his steady loyalty TO the native
race. Having allied himself to it, by
marriage, he accepted the consequences
political and social, and became a con-
spicuous example of fidelity to it, I'M
der adverse circumstances. His infiu-
ence, in ciis regard was of an elevating
kind. This loyalty TO the native race
dnvolved the necessity of a similar 10y
atty to the Monarchy He was, and
nntil the end, remained its steadfast
friend.
1t is known that he declared himself
to be one Of the earliest of the an
nexationists. This opinion was express
ed, if we are correctly informed, soon
after his arrival here, and at the time
Kamehameha III and his government
for sufficient reasons, were willing and
anxious TO place the Islands under the
protection of the United States. Sub
sequent events modified this opinion,
and he became steadfast supporter
Of the Monarchy. Rightly or wrongly,
he saw in the Monarchy the only re-
naming bulwark against the invasion
of aliens, and the preservation Of the
native race. In taking this position
f1e may have shown a defective in
sight into the logic of historical events,
but he followed the general example
Of men, and among them, the wisest
who are governed by their sentiments
rather than by dry reasoning. Those
who disagreed with him can and should
generally concede that he was entitled
to respect, and perhaps, even honor, for
his unflinching adherence to a cause
which, in his opinion, involved the
social life, and the happiness of those
who were to come after him, and pre-
serve his memory. His integrity of
purpose in this respect raised him
above the average man, and made him
a notable character in our local his
tory. g
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-09
THE PASSING HOUR

In exploiting bicycle tire syndicates.
Promoter HoOley did the very next
thing to specializing in air.
The Roman Catholic Bishop If Ha-
vana grasped a bunch of American
ideas so soon as the crop came to the
surface.
Joe Marsden will be panied TO learn
that the mongoose is being used in eX-
periments at the leproSy station. 1t Is
hoped there is no danger in the prac-
tice
Now will Hilo be good? Probably
not. More than likely the childish
piQue and evidences of utter helpless
ness will continue to be manifested IN
utterances of the papers of the town.
Mr.. Lansing, who goes TO Pipetown IN
the interest of the Board of Health, or
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-09
THE SENATE DEBATE.

The conversational debate in the
Senate. on the relation of the Consti-
tuition to the territories, has developed
some sharp definition and construction
of that instrument
Mr.. Foraker, especially, has been
questions. In reply to one question,
ne Said
while in the territory when it is
first acquired there is no operation of
the Constitution, because the instru-
ment is not self executing, and while
there cannot he any operation of the
Constitution in the Territories until
we provide by legislation the neces
sary machinery-while all this is true,
yet when we do come to legislate, We,
sitting here as Senators, are bound by
the limitations and restrictions of the
Constitution, and cannot disregard
them
In reply to Senator Rawins, he said:
Until Congress shall legislate so
as to set the Constitution in motion,
these rights belong to the citizens in
the Territories in an abstract way
simply; they cannot be reduced TO a
practical enjoyment. The Constitution
extends in a certain way, but not in
a practical and operating way; that is
ALL
Senator Hoar asked Senator Foraker,
whether or not all the Constitutional
provisions, restraints, and commands
which apply to our domestic Territor-
les will apply as soon as Congress be
gins to legislate for them?" The Sen
ator replied, that so far as all per
sonal rights and privileges were con
cerned they did apply" when il
comes to the question whether or no
customs duties shall be made uniform
throughout the United States, includ
ing the Philippines, a different ques
ton arises"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-09

rather in the interest OF the Second
City. should BE accompanied by a pl-
Lceman. The officer could serve as D
reserve receptacle when troubles axe
told.
Capt. Barker is To % commended for
his decision 10 remain outside with the
aeavy-draft Oregon At this critical
time in the cruise OF the ba-tIsslip. lie
r5 members the Texas.
g. :. Desky should be told luis.ly.
but earnestly, that there may be some
delay in the extension OF Fort street.
With his new buildings every few
weeks he is rather gallOpinS in the di-
TectiOn OF the maUka terminus II the
thOrOughfaTe.
Gen. Otis, n reporting tnat \ hos
pital il was proposed TO place a Maya
sski az his disposal was not needed.
has done something very similar 10 an
act OF Gen. Grants. The great silent
captain found when he took command
OF the Army of the Potomac that sew
eral thousand cavalrymen We're with
out mounts. His predecessors had
been asking for horses. knowing that
there We're no horses to be had. Gen.
Grant wired TO know If he should make
infantry regiments of the unmnunted
cavalry or muster out the corps. Gen.
Otis has so far been wise and careful
in asking for things from Washing
ton.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-09

PURE
WATER.

If the advice given in those three
words is needed, good health Will fol-
low. City water is not good for many
reasons, principally, because IL Is con-
taminated with vegetable and putrid
matter OF all descriptions. A simple
analysis shows this TO he = fact.