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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
METHODS ARE AT FAULT.
Germnny's Unsuccessful Efforts 10
Cultivate Tobacco.


Cultivate Tobacco.
The State Department has received a
communication from Consular Agent En-
nest L. Harris, at Eibenstock, regarding to-
bacco culture in the tropics.
He says: The close of the yearly tobae-
co auctions in Amsterdam gives a very
clear idea of the enormous sums which
Holland derives from the culture of tobacco
in Sumatra. The island yielded POI. 800 bales
Of tobacco, each bale weighing about 200
pounds. The whole when disposed of
amounted to Sl4,51S 600 one-third Of which
or about s4.SG0,000. represents a net gain
without doubt there are years when 20 to
so per cent dividends are declared in the
larger Sumatra tobacco companies So
much for Sumatra alone, without taking
! into consideration the production of the
large tobacco plantations of Holland in
Java.
The Germans have good cause TO com
plain when a comparison brings TO light
the miserable failure of all attempts to
grow tobacco with success in their colonies.
Only New Guinea still persists in the at
tempt. The cause for these failures is not
TO be found in the soil, but in the German
initiative and methods. Even govern
ment plantation has attained a negative
result for want of means and expert knOwl-
edge. If proper methods We're adopted,
good tobacco could be raised in German
East and West Africa. Germany. no doubt
viii profit greatly by these failures and
as there is good money in tobacco culture
she viii persist until success is achieved.
Hollands success in cultivatng tobacco
is a subject full of suggestions for the
American plantation owner In Cuba and
| the Philippines we will now have the iden-
| teal climate to deal with which Holland
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
TOBACCO IN THE COLONIES.
Problems That Confront the Indus
try in the Philippines.

Consul General Rounseveile Wildman,
at Hong Kong. writes to the state De-
partment regarding the culture of tobac-
co in the Philippine Islands as follows:
THE representative OF the Dutch and
English tobacco growers of Sumatra has
arrived in this city en- route to Manila
He goes TO test the soil there, which =
has already analysed in small quantities
and has found suitable for the growth of
the Sumatra tobacco leaf. If the soil OF
northern Luzon is found suitable, there
will be no difficulty in obtaining plenty
of land at a very moderate figure.
The one Uncertain element in the
whole proposition is labor. Under the
existing laws in Manila. Chinese coolies
are not admitted except under the same
regulations as exist in the United States.
Mr. Pinckney, the representative referred
to, informs me that native labor has been
found both In Sumatra and in Borneo to
be absolutely valueless. The Javanese. a
thrifty and doeiie race, can be trained to
give the attention and patience to the
growth of the leaf that is absolutely IS
sential. a Chinaman is allotted a certain
number of trees to guard and cu,tivats,
and he is paid only for the perfect trees
at harvest time. If he goes TO sleep on
uuty, lHe GateTplHaTS may TeuueT MS
years work useless in single night.
After the crop is harvested, the thin, del
icate leaves have to be handled many
times with the greatest care, such as no
other race in the world than the Chinese
would give.
The soil of Luzon is volcanic and after
many trials 1t has been proven that the
Sumatra leaf will grow In nc other soil.
In Sumatra the ground viii yield one crop
every eight years, but my informant be-
lieves that the tobacco lands of no. thern
Luzon, which lie at the base OF an extsn-
sive watershed, will yield crop a year,
with proper manuring. If on inyestiga-
ton this condition of affairs should prove
true, it means the Introduction OF an in
dustry into Luzon that will bring millions
of revenue. and at the same time very
materially reduce the price OF the Sumatra
leaf Under the Spanish regime. Mr..
Pinckney tells me, it was utterly impos-
sible to attempt to establish this indus
try. although for years it las been be-
lieved among the planters OF Sumatra that
LuZon was the only other part OF the
world in which they could expect a rival.
OF course, nothing will be done further
than to test the soils until the Chinese
exclusion laws are removed from the ISL
ands. Broadly speaking, there is not an
industry in the islands that will not be
ruined if Chinese labor is not permitted.
The same state of affairs exists in the
Straits Settlements, where no dependence
whatever is placed upon native labor"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
TO PREPARE FOR PATIENTS.
General SternberG VIII Make IA
Thorough Hospital Inspection

Surgeon General Sternberg. accompanied
by his aide Captain Munson. LETT Wash
ington yesterday afternoon for an extended
thorough inspection OF the Spanish hos
pitfalls which have fallen into the possession
of America. According TO recent reports.
the American forces now in the island are
in excellent condition. and it is the aim
of the department to provide for any con
tingency that may arise during the I'M
healthy season of the year.
During the three months that intervene
before the rainy weather sets in the sur
geon general hopes TO fully prepare for the
care of the soldiers who may be stricken
with the fever and the other diseases which
will naturally become prevalent ata1
There are five hospitals which have been
used by the Spaniards. but IL is considered
that only one OF these will be available
for the American forces. in consequence
Of their poor location, condition and saui-
tary arrangements.
The only modern hospital on the island
is the AlphonZO XIII, which was built in
1886, on the FL Castillo del Principe S
heights. just outside Of Havana. This
hospital is commoduus and magnificent
structure, capable of accommodating . 900
patients, and has been fitted out with
every conceivable facility This will be the
only hospital used. and what other accom-
modations are needed will be built By this
Government.
General Sternberg will be absent about
three weeks, and during that time will
visit General Davis. at Pinar del Rio. and
General Wilson, at MatanZas where by A
personal inspection he will ascertain what
hospitals are needed there.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
RamSdell
Has Bought Out
AN IMMENSE POTTERY TRUST.
Its Purpose Is to Combat Organized
Labor md High MuEes.

Trenton, N J.. Jan. at was announced
today that all the potteries in Trenton ex-
cept two are now part of the great Ameri-
can Potteries Company, and a feeling of
doubt is spreading over the community rs
to what the result of the pooling will be
to the city of Trenton. Some new facts
concerning the motive for the deal are
coming to the surface and this is increas-
ing the uneasiness that is felt by many
classes of citizens, particularly the bus mss
men outside of the p0tteries.
Operatives are getting restless, and are
quietly preparing TO fight when the first
squeeze comes, because it is now said
that one of the primary reasons for so
many potteries going into the trust was
to successfully combat organized labor.
The manufacturers for some time have
been fearful of trouble because the opera
tives OF all branches have successfully
organized all over the country and are
preparing to enforce demands for advanced
wages.
All the potteries of this city. with the
exception of the Maddox plants. and the
Anchor Pottery, today went under the
control of the Seligman syndicate. OF New
York. with its capitalization OF $4,000, 900.
Orders we're received here on Saturday
from the New York Trust Company, which
acts as owners OF the plant purchased, 20
open new books Today and conduct all busl-
ness in the name of the American Potter
les Company.
The Trenton potters have been assured
that the change Of ownership will not harm
Trenton in the least The new policy will
be to hand the market east of Pittsburg
over 10 the Trenton and West Virginia pot
ters while the Western market will be
given over to the East Liverpool and Ohio
potteries. This plan is expected TO result
in economy OF freightage. Fewer travel
ing statesmen will also be required TO cover
the market. The syndicate will sell to
iobbers only.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
PATRIoTIsm IN BRIDGEPORT.
Citizens Propose to Insure Their
Lives TO Nni.e Public F,mntis.

Bridgeport Conn. Jan S.-Undsr the
lead OF their mayor Thomas p. Taylor, the
citizens of this place are trying TO carry
out a novel scheme for raising funds for
public improvements.
Prominent men here purpose 10 insure
their lives and let the policies be used as
security for the payments of debts 10 be
contracted In the interest Of the city This
proposition has been brought to the at
tention of the president of one OF the big
New York life insurance companies.
through which the Bridgeport men hope 10
obtain the money they want.
But for provision of the city charter
which prohibits the further bonding of the
city for public Improvements recourse to
such novel proposition would he Unnec-
essary. 1t has been half a dozen years
since the Bridgeport authorities could en-
gage i'll important public works. They
have had at their disposal only such money
as could be provided for from year TO year
in the annual budget.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
A HOSPITAL FOR CAVITE.
Rcnr Admiral Dewey's Request
Granted by the Navy Department

In compliance with a request from Rear
Admiral Dewey, the Navy Department
has taken steps toward erecting naval
hospital at Cavite for The accommodation
of the sailors of his fleet who may BE-
stricken with the fever as result OF their
long service in the bay at Manila.
Secretary Long received a cablegram
from Rear Admiral Dewey yesterday set
ting forth the need of such hospital and
stating that he had found a building
suitable for the purpose.
After q consultation with Surgeon Cen
eral Van Beypen. Secretary Long cabled
Rear Admiral Dewey the authority to
erect the hospital Immediately. The esti-
mate for recOnstructinE the building is
$4,000.
Medical Inspector Remu G. Persons has
been ordered to proceed to Manila from
New York, where he is stationed, and take
charge of the hospital. Such necessary
assistants as he will need will be select
cd from among the medical officers Of Rear
Admiral Dewey'S fleet.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
Ranlsdell
Has Bought Out
THE GERMANs AT MANILA.
a Fit of Unyritten History by n
JapnHeSe officer.

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Japanese onicer
Chicago Ian Mat 4 Won Sonnen-
berg military atiache 10 the empire OF ia
pan the man who carried the message he
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mlral Dewey ~ when permission was
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beheral AuEnsaih from WANNA 10 hong
Kong oil : German war vessel. is in Chi
-ayo
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un"ritteh Story OF N. American operations
in the Philippines. lie said:
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much % ius 'i,-' ''h''i' won't beoarHe Of wat
T.res,i5r.-ti,.t thcrc w. .ny IN feein. between
the eouirnaHacrr u tic hnerict1 md German
fleets fhels Ma7 q hls%pi''n,'ut' ADMIT, OYER
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tbs ,,c,,tin ip.jd.pt ff.,r. IS nciiins 80,
about thar ttan-=etioR u,-elf was the mes.
s-nger between tic ito s'niirsis in the discus
son oyer me disl,osi''on - ArSastih Admiral
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running 0 Hong KorF Admiral Dewey said he
would not, Tie iorne' 's'f'sin general Iraie
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
swEDEN's RAPID PROGRESS.


Regarding the development of Sweden
Consul General Winslow, at Stockholm.
renders a very interesting report to the
State Department, in which he says;
Sweden has made more progress dur
ing the past two years than probably any
other country in Europe, The great ex-
panse OF timber and iron land in the
northern part of Sweden is just being
opened up TO civilization. 1t has in times
past been thought to be worthless
stretch Of territory. but exploration has
brought to light some OF the finest mineral
land in the world. Immense forests of
birch and pine are also to be found.
"A new railroad is to be constructed
from Lulea over the mountains, into Nor
way, thus making the territory near to the
worlds markets. and giving it speedy
communication with the seaports on the
North Sea, which are never closed by the
ice. Labor is well paid, and it might be
said that this land is virgin sell.
Machinery will be needed, iron and
steel rails required and immense quanti-
ties Of canned goods to feed the workers;
American pork. fat and heavy, to take the
place of butter; tools to put in the me-
chanics' hands, and tobacco. Great things
are in store for Sweden during the coming
years. and her wants are TO be many and
varied Our merchants can find an out
let for almost any product that a new
country is liable to require
"A great mistake our exporters make is
in not having the goods sent here properly
packed and inspected before shipping
Many articles. such as machinery, bicy
cles, boots and shoes, and provisions lose
their attractiymsss and ready sale on ac-
count Of their poor appearance upon ar
rival Many orders are placed from SAM
pies. and to the disappointment Of the
buyer. the merchandise is frequently some
grades below the sample which brought
the order. A merchant who has been dis
appointed in this manner is loath to ven
ture second time.
Belgium, and England have been sup
plying Sweden with cast iron piDe. rails
and iron and steel beams, suitable for
building purposes. In the city of Stock
holm. the cid houses are fast disappear
ing and modern structures will require a
great quantity of these beams.
Sweden has to a great extent been
overlooked by cur merchants. In great
measure. the American goods come here
through German and English houses. thus
making the importations more expensive. -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
Col. Roose,cIt Lockeh ont.

Albany. Jan. Ex-Governor Roosevelt las
not discharged the night watchman al the
executive mansion. but he may before the
Neek is over.
1t was bitterly cold when the governor
returned to the mansion.- late Monday
night, and found the place in darkness.
with all the doors locked.
He smashed a window, and inside found
the Waterman fast asleep
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

The regular weekly meeting of the Pri-
mary Teachers Union VIII be held at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
this afternoon at o'clock. Miss Marshall
will preside and conduct the discussion of
the subjects prepared for general confer
ence She will also teach the lesson. The
meeting will be devoted TO the superin-
tendents of the various Sunday schools and
a consideration OF the manner in which
they can be of assistance TO the teachers in
the primary departments. All of the SUI
perintendents In the District are invited
to attend the meeting and take part in the
discussion. The next meeting. on Janu-
airy IL, will be devoted to teaching lesson
on the life of Christ. Mrs. Wilbur f. Crafts
will preside and teach the lesson. She will
be assisted by Mrs. Clara Roach.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Reading, Pa, Jan 3.-The boiler of an
engine on the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway blew up near Bowers Station. a
short distance from this place this morn
ing. instantly killing William Weaver. en-
glneer, and probably fatally fnturing
Joshua Rcbeson. a conductor The en-
CINE was drawing an extra freight at the
time Of the explosion, and the injured
men, together with two others, were on
the locomotive. None df the cars was
wrecked.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
SOCIAL And PERSONAL
Mrs. Mckinley Present at the
Opera Last Night.
MISS SHUUP PRESENTED

The Bachelors Opening Cotiiiion in
Brilliant Keeping with Their Hos
pitnIity OF Past Scasons-Nrs. Al
gers LuncheoD-Tac Tuesday Ger
man at Observation-Disclosures En-
tcrtninments Arranged for TODAY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Dinners will be given this evening. also,
by Commissioner and Mrs. Evans, and b.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mayo Hazeltine. in honor
of the Russian Ambassador and Mile.
Cassini
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

President and Mrs. Mckinley will en-
terrain the Cabinet at dinner tonight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Fashionable Washington paid tribute
last night 10 Miss Laura Shoup who was
| formally presented to society at recep-
| ton given in her honor by her parents,
| Senator and Mrs Shoup at the Normandie,
where the family have lived for number
of years.
! The entire lower floor of the hotel was
| Transformed into tropical garden, and
] cleaning amid its foliage were tiny. cleo
| trio lights capped with bulbs of topaz and
rose a jungle of tall palm trees formed
background for the receiving party, who
welcomed the guests in the first reception
| parlor, Mrs. Shoup wearing a strikingiy
elegant toilet of black velvet and lace. The
debutante stood beside her mother radiant
! ly pretty in white embroidered gauze over
white silk, the low bodice trimmed with
lace and white satin ribbon. Her bouquet
was of long-stemmed pink roses. with
| Senator and Mrs. Shoup stood the grace
| fully pretty elder daughter of the house.
and scattered through the various pariors
assisting in the gracious hospitality OF the
hour were Mrs. Henderson, Miss Frances
Evans, the Misses Stuart, Miss Talmage,
Miss Henderson, Miss German. Mrs. John
son, Mrs Ainsworth, Mrs. Haywood, Miss
Eleanor Evans Miss Jackson. Miss Bah
cock, Miss Bassett and Miss Burdette.
A splendid orchestra, stationed in the
palm uncovered bay window of the dining
room, furnished the music of the evening,
adding its inspiring tribute to the bril-
liancy of the scene. On the ledge of the
oak wainscoting that dadoes the walls OF
the dining room were set at intervals tiny
colored electric lights. each connected with
garland sprays of wild laurel and smilax
Each of the round tables scattered through
out the main and side dining rooms was
decorated with floral centrepieces OF pink
roses, and the candles were capped with
pink shades.
The brilliant assemblage of guests in
cluded almost the entire senatorial body,
and the congressional delegation from
Idaho. together with an intermingling of
the varied phases of society at the National
Capital, official, diplomatic and residential
that go 10 make Washington socially the
most captivating city in the world.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Drink neuFici's bacr with your meals.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Mrs. Henry F. Blount win not be at
home On January ,, but will receive her
friends on the following Thursdays in
January.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Mrs. r. +. PeTtigrew. wife of Senator
xPettigrew. VIII not receive in January.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Mrs. Alger entertained at luncheon yes
terday Mrs. Miles. Mrs. Audenried, Mrs
Morse Mrs Stanley Matthews. Mrs.
White, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Boardman,
Mrs. Hammond. Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Davis.
Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Sheldon. Mrs. Bailey
and Mrs. Pike.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Mrs. Robert Callum will give small
o'clock tea January >.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Mrs. Vance and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Henry Martin have issued invitations for
a reception to meet the Right Rev. ].
Lancaster Spalding. Bishop of Peoria Sat
urday evening, January II, at O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

The Tuesday Cotillion met at Rauscher's
last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

will be at home on THURSDAY from IN
til ..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Mesdames Gadski.
Olitzka, hatfield. NM.
Dipple Cby arr. Maui
rice Craa Opera Co. }.
Stehmaan. Van Hcose.
Stury. De Yries. Rains,
Schein. Conductor,
Damrosch.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Miss Rudisell Culbreth, of Baltimore. is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. w. B. DAILY, 1000
Ninth Street northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

Those gallant gentlemen and gracious
hosts the Bachelors gave the first OF their
series Of cotillions at the National Riiiss
Armory last night.
Nothing more beautiful has been seen
this season than the decorations that made
bower of the great bare hall The win
doss were draped with vivid scarlet and
circling the entire walls were branches OF
laurel ard wild smilax that half veiled the
white ceiling and walls. Sheaves of palm
foliage were crossed over each curtain and
suspended on the wall; between the win
dows were huge green wreaths twined with
scarlet ribbon. The great chandeliers were
hooded with red and the clustered lights
in the wall brackets we're capped with the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04

The Misses Hinkel, 119 c Street south
east. received a large number of callers at
their reception held by them on Monday
afternoon from TO S o'clock. Assisting
them were Miss Croghan. Miss Mclaughlin,
Miss LIufrio, Miss Crook and Miss Horn. A
pretty feature OF the evening was the
favors which were given to each guest, and
which consisted OF seven tiny gilt bells tied
with cherry ribbon, and which were given
in girlish jest to symbolic the seven
bellies by whom they were presented.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-01

Don't Tell Them Where You Found Me-"
The above is the name of new sons
issued on the following incident: Tn.
Rev. Thos. Delaney, when Chaplain OF
large State Penitentiary, while pos
! sing through the Hospital WaDl was
tailed to the bedside of a d. Ing convict
THE last words of this u fortunate you'll
were: Father, see you do not know
me, but you know me well and m,
family, / will die tonight" / pre-
pared his souls exit into eternity and
whilst his hands were clasped in mine
his last request was made: "In my
dying moment promise me what / will
ask" here gave my word; he then
revealed his parentage who thought
him dead. "Now give me your word
that you will send my body home, but
don't tell them where you found me-"
/ sent the body home to another State,
but they never knew where found
him. THE GRoENE Music PUBLISH
ING Co., 80 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati,
Ohio, will send the above song to any
address for 20 cents in silver or STAMPS,
regular price so cents.