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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
Epidemic of Spotted Fever.

A letter from Morgantown, the county
seat of Butler County, in the western part
of Kentucky, fifteen miles from any rail-
road, says an epidemic of spotted fever, or
spinal meningitis, is raging there, old and
young dying rapidly. 1t is impossible to
estimate how many have died and there is
no n able TO report the true condition. 1t
is known that there are no longer any
collins in the place to bury the dead.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
Mixed F!our Taxes.

The records of the Internal Revenue Blu
reau show that the total receipts from the
tax on mixed flour since August II, 1898,
when the law went into effect, have been
s5,lS9. The expense of collecting this
mount has been $lS,5M. The receipts
from this source during December, 1898,
were Si17, and the cost of collection $3.50.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
Bid for Chcsnncnkc q nal.

Bids for the sale of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal were opened at Annapolis, Md.
Thursday by Gov. Lowndes. There was
but one bid, that Of G. X. Lord, president
of the Consolidation Coal Company, who
offered $500. 900, filing With his bid a bond
guaranteeing to keep the canal open as n
waterway for twenty years. The board
decided to reject the bid.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
NIX.

Martin was weary of the woodlands
hut. where he had fled and wa hiding.
Watt had hard work to pacify him. He
claimed to he afflicted with rheumatism.
Neither Jasper nor Walter could decide
how far the attack was real and how far
simulated. Probably lie really suffered,
and exaggerated his sufferings to provoke
sympathy.
While the weather was summary he en-
dured his captivity, for he could lie in the
sun on a hot rock and smoke or whistle,
with his hands in his pockets, and Martin
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
Drowned in Cl;nch River,

Mrs. Mary Williams, her son Harvey and
two small children We're drowned while
fording Clinch River near Middiesborou. h,
Ky, Wednesday. The clinch River Was
SWOLLEN by the recent rains.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
French Officer Is Ordered Home.

The captain of the French tanker, Que
Willy, now lying at Marcus Hook, a few
miles below Chester, Pa, has received a
dispatch from his company ordering the
immediate return of the steamer to France.
This step is taken by reason of the strained
relations between England and France.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
CHAPTER XVIII.

Neither Jasper, Barbara nor Eve mp
peared. Mr.. Jordan was excited, and had
to be told what had taken place, and this
had to be done by jasper. Barbara was
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
How shA Saw Hcr.

"F1ow does 1t happen. Jane" snapped
the angry mistress, that I saw you
feeding that policeman pumpkin pie in
the kitchen last EVENING""
II furgot ter plug the keyho!c. num-"
Detroit Free Press.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
Kaf,ir SWIMMING Eca,s,

The Kafirs are great swimmers.
They can do things in the water which
other folk would look upon with aston
ishment. For example. a Kafflr "boy''
can ford a stream, shoulder high, run
ming as swiftly as IL shot from q tor
rent. The way they accomplish the
feat is thus: Just before entering the
water they get a huge stone, sometimes
as heavy as themselves, and with the
help of a companion place 1t upon the
head. A weight like this gives the
"boy" balance. and lie N l;eep his
footing against the heaviest stream. II
he were to drop the stone, he would be
so light that the water would sweep
him off his feet. And this is just one
of the Kaffir tricks to accomplish
things against tide and flood.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17
Noe ,.s.bei,ever.

Miss Antluue-You would scarcely be.
licve that I was born in &c. would you1
Miss Caustic-Oh, I don't doubt 1t.
That was the year In which the United
States was declared free and indepen.
dent. WINS IL nof2
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17

Mrs. Windows sOorMtns ,Yaur .r Children
GeetiinR: 0oitens the gums, reouCes Inflammation
allsys pain. cures wind collie. q cents y bottis.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17

wANTED.-Caseo of bad health that III P.A.N.swiN
pot benefit. Semi 5 cents to Ripans 6..rr.!cai Co.
New York. for 10 samnles and i.MO ties .t.nun;ais.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-02-17

Every n has a fair turn to be a.
great as he pleases.eJeremy Collier.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14
RICHES AT OUR DOOR.

This year has been the NEST active
ever known In mining In Western
Washington. Considerable energy had
been thrown into many Of the prospects
Just before the Klondike excitement.
The dun times stimulated mems In
genuity and the known riches OF the
Cascades seemed 10 offer the best field
FOR effort. The discovery Of the placer
deposits on tha Yukon swept everything
else before IL. bat rs the tide subssdet.
msn returned To the less dazzling but
more certain wealth Of the mountains.
All this summer development work
has been pushed forward with remark
able results. Early mex: year scores Of
mines Will be sending ore IL the
snae'ter. bat there has been NO large
amount 81 money available for mining
on this Coast. and most Of The work
has been done through tie friendly
contributions collected BY enthusiastic
gsusqeetors, This Is a sioe way to
open Up All ore body. but perseverance
has taken the place CT capital, aat the
end has beeg as surely though more
slowly reached as In Places where
money was mare abundant
That success has beer, obtained Is
proved ey the gradual approach q cap
iia-sts- The number az transfers Of
mining properties - highly capitalized
81 ndtcates and mine workers Is rapss-
II 81 the increase,
Although gold Is found asraoss every
where ii THE metallic districts, copper
VIE probably afford tse larsss. returns
~ present attention Is prsnclpsgy ,sI-
rested &c Index. waica ii Is generally
agreed wall become one 90 the great
sssaaing CAMPS % the eoansry. eat ether
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

From London comes a cablegram an
nouncing the temporary settlement OF the
Alaska boundary question. It Is In the
form OF an interview given by Sir Louis
Henry Davies. Canadian minister OF marine
and fisheries to an Associated Press re-
porter. The line as agreed upon Is exact
ly where II will be placed when the ques-
ton Is finally settled between Great Brit
ain and the United States. and follows the
summit OF the range AZ Chiikat pass. This
win at least put a temporary stop to the
cries Of alarm from our timid citizens OF
those wishing TO create sensation by an
nouneing that the Washington authorities
are about to make certain concessions to
Canada. 1t is very gratifying to know.
after ell. that Secretary Hay has steadily
and consistently maintained the position
held by the people Of the Northwest that
the United States has nothing to arbstrate
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

districts are coming TO the front There
il both quality ana quantity IN he min
erals Of this state. One q the best pay
Ing properties derives . pr1ncefy rev.
enue from ore that averages about IS
per ton, while from another district .
sylvanite proposition has yielded test
assay Of s1so.eoo par ton Capital win
come from abroad, but . new mining
country must rely upon the confidence
Of those In the immediate vicinity whose
opportunities Cor CONFIRMING reports are
Of the best and who can easily learn
something Of the character Of the men
operating prospects. There are compa-
MES whose stock II noated upon the
merest guesswoyk, but there are also
very many enterprises which Justify
speculative investment. Favorable az
outward indications may be, no man can
positively say what the subterraneau
deposits VIII be worth. Money must be
risked In the essay to determine 1t. The
money may be safely risked upon the
Judgment OF reliable prospectors. and
through the hands OF men Of known
reputation With very ordinary eau
ton q little money may be wisely In
vested in local mines The result may
not be a fortune, but It would probably
bring back Q good return. Business
men, merchants and storekeepers
should take chances. because the OPEN
Ing up Of a few good mines In the vicin-
ity Of Seattle would bring rich returns
through the increased business, even IL
the particular investment did not bring
direct profits. The mineral wealth IL
here. and that form Of industry always
makes a rich mercantile community of
its market center.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

President McKinley's speech last
Thursday, ct Minneapolis. on the occa-
sion Of the reception Of the Thirteenth
Minnesota regiment. should be placed
in the hands OF every hesitating. doubt
Ing voter Ia the land II Is not only
an eloquent and patriotic address, but
10 bsim full OF logic and common sense.
The president goes over the history OF
the country since 1903. when Jefferson
negotiated the louisiana purchase.
down toathe acquisition Of Alaska, and
points out that in each instance the adj
vocates OF national expansion met as
violent opposition to their policy as Is
being now made TO the acquisition Of
the Philippines. The same senseless cry
O. imperialism" was raised In 1908 as
IN 1850: In fact. the speeches made at
that time in opposition to Jefferson's
policy contain the same arguments, the
same vituperations ard the same
charges OF attempting to subvert the
government as are now being leveled at
President Mckinley by Bryan and his
followers. This was again repeated in
1919. when Florida and parts OF Ala
bama. Louisiana and Mississippi were
added to the national domain. The ac-
QUESTION OF Alaska In 1867 met with
equally violent opposition, and the pur-
chase was made the subject OF ridicule
and jest by the anti-expansionis,s OF
that day.
But. President Mckinley calls atten-
ton to the fact that in each instance
the party OF progress and national ex-
pansion was successful. and at the
present time Il Is hard to realize that
there could have been opposition to the
acquiring OF these rich territories by
the national government.
In conclusion the president outlined
the policy Of the administration more
clearly than he has heretofore done In
the following language:
THE future of these new possessions
Is In the Keeping or congress and con-
gress Is the servant of the people
That they Will be retained under
the benencent sovereignty OF the
United States I do not permit mysclf
10 doubt. That they will prove a rich
and invaluable hostage ! feel assured.
That congress Will provide for them
= government which VIII bring
them blessings which Will promote
their material Interests ~ we'll ~
advance their people I'm the path Of
civilisation and Intelligence I CON-
ddently believe. They will not be gov
erned as vassals or serfs or s.aves--they
will be given n government Of liberty,
regulated by law. honestly administered.
without expressing or exacting, taxation
without tyranny, Justice without brIbe.
education without distinction OF social
conditions. freedom OF religious worship
and protection In life. liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness"
Certainly there Is no tinge OF imperial
ism In these words. Mr.. Bryan himself
has not suggested any more wise. HUI
name or beneficial policy toward the in
hahitanss OF the Philippines than here
outlined by President Mckinley.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

II present plans mature Gov. Roosevelt
will make some speeches in Nebraska
this month. His programme does not In
ciude any lengthy, formal speeches. such
as he delivered at the opening OF the
Ohio campaign. but a series Of rear plat
form talks. He will travel on a special
train for three or four days. following
as closely as possible the route travelled
by Bryan some three weeks ago. II Is
realized by the Republican managers that
Bryan has been making particular effort
to arouse a feeling Of alarm among the
people by pretending to believe the Re-
publican party il striving to establish a
policy Of Imperialism. with all that the
term implies. He is telling the Republic
ans OF Nebraska: II propose the estab-
lishmert Of republic in the Orient. You
propose the establishment Of an empire
in the United States. Which will you
have? You Will have to choose" OF
course this IN mere rhetorical nonsense,
but It's continual iteration has had a
certain effect which few sturdy, COM
mon sense, patriotic speeches. such as
Gov. Roosevelt Is in the habit Of making
will Offset. It does not seem possible
that a speaker could seriously assure an
audience OF average intelligence that any
person or party proposed the establish
ment OF an empire in the United States
1t appears that Bryan can do so. and this
fact alone marks. him as n dangerous
demagogue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

Bishop Potter. Of New York, bewails In
a magazine article the undermining Of the
American home and condemns fashionable
society for ''corrupting the morals Of the
community ana the manners Of the age
and yet In the bishops own haiIiwick In
New York city there is more OF that scr,
Of thing than anywhere else In the coun-
try among the same number OF people.
The reverend gentleman ought 70 do his
work in his own congregation rather than
in the magazines
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

The way President Mckinley = acting
makes Billy Mason real sorry that he
brought on the war.
- - -
Admiral Dewey refuses 70 b married.
although the yellow journals havs named
the lady and the day.
- - -
There u trouble ahead for telegraph or
orators and news editors wrestling With
South African Dutch namex
- - -
Hiram Maxim Il the latest American
citisen OF note to become . British CUB
ject. This adds . rapid are attachment
to the movement that We do not like.
- =. -
AZ q valuable tip to Aguinaldo We would
suggest that he quit lighting IN time to
secure second place on abe aunty Ameri-
can presidential ticket with Atkinson
- = -
Andrew Carnegie Is going to donate
public library to Emporta. Kan. Educa-
tion confined with the corn cure viii Ger
tainly wipe Populism out OF the state.
- - -
Nothing has been heard from Jerry Simp-
son since he made his Cooper Union speech
at Wichita and got hooted OF tho stage.
Possibly Jerry has mustered up sufficient
courage to 90 and Join Asuinaldo.
- 20 -
The way England Is ordering canned beef
from the Chicago packers for her army In
South Africa indicates that American yell
low journals have not . very extensive
circulation In Great Britain.
- - -
The Democratic campaign opened In
Massachusetts, Thursday at South Brain
tree. The speakers attacked the national
What the Democratic party Of Massachu-
campaign oratory.
Democratic Congressman Berry. Of Ken
lucky. has come out fatty in support Of
President McKinley's Philippine policy,
and says some very sharp things about
the coLpcsheads who are denouncing the
war. Mr.. Berry's remarks arc evidently
directed at Candidate Bryan. and will serve
to make the fight In Kentucky q few de-
grees letter than heretofore.
- - -
The local single tax Aguinaldo organ
does not believe that Aguiraldo could have
written his latest proclamation praying for
Democratic success In this country. The
organ thinks Aggie is too busy running
to take the time to issue q proclamation.
Dewey says Aguinaldo il but the tool Of
Gbler men. The proclamation and prayer
for Democratic success is undoubtedly the
product Of the brains Of the "abler men,"
and II is possible one OF them heii Aguto-
aldo long enough for him to afnx his sig
nature to It. ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

Unx1ony 1aag1s md 1tso N Insfit1-
tfon - he ProoA ~.
Seattle. Oct. Is, 1883.
To the Editor: Friends Of higher educa-
don In the stats o1 Washington ere de-
lighted with the greatly improved condi-
tons At the state university In this city.
Biekeringa. divisions and turbulent factions
have disappeared from the faculty. One
year Of such Improved conditions has borne
rich fruit TIE actual attendance has risen
from less than 80 to 80. and when the
students who are now with the First
Warrington volunteers. returning from the
Philippines. re-enter upon their work in
the university. probably at the beginning
OF the next term, with others who are now
planning to enter then, tho enrolment will
surpass 500
This increased body OF students has taken
hold Of tho work with q zeal and enthus-
iasm that win insure success New build
ingS ara nearing completion and many
valuable additions have been made to the
library and to the laboratory equipment.
The whole atmosphere about the institu-
ton breathes cheerfulneE. enterprise and
success.
Not all. but certainly very large share
Of the credit for this wholesome improve
ment il due the new president. DR.. Frank
Pierrepont Graves. He came to this work
little over one year ago when the In
stitution was In q sorry plight. Through
factions and Quarrels II had run down in
tone and numbers. Through his admins
tration the tone has been raised and. a
stated. the number OF students has been
more than doubled In the one year. Every
one must certainly concede that this Is q
record to be proud of.
Great as are thu executive abilities thus
far shown by the university's new presi-
dent. they are by no means his only equip
ment for this dignihed and important posi-
ton. DR.. Graves has also a broad scholar
ship that Is developing with his remarkable
career az an executive. Graduating from
Columbia university. as an honor man. a
member Of the famous Phi Beta Kappa. he
soon won distinction In the field Of Greek
authorship. His three volumes have been
highly commended by prominent critics and
he is now contemplating other works OF
scholarship al soon a. his numerous duties
will permit him to take the time necessary
for such work.
The people Of this state have ample rea-
son to be proud of President Graves for his
scholarship and his ability as IN execu-
tive. -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

Mrs Grimes-Funny how some men never
get over their boyishness! heard my hus-
band tell yours last evening that he would
sit astride his shutter.
Mrs Keene-Are you sure Il was not that
he would straddie my husbands blind?
Mrs Grimes-I think those were the
words; but II amounts to the same thing,
you know.-Boston Transcript.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

'*Are you sure that the room yon have
- let L. quiet asked fas tfrnad young
mar.
'-Ah' Rest assured O. that said the
lan6ia.y. There IL singer Ii the rsxt
room ard 1. mus he Gssies. or she ccusGus {
pra-tice"-Ssrav Stories
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

Palmer Mountain Prospector.
The lively competition for the trade Of
this camp between Spokane. Seattle. San
Francisco and large Eastern Wholesale
firms In evidenced by the number OF trav-
cling men, working In the interests OF
the different concerns. that are continually
coming into Loomis. This II indisputably
a sign OF prosperity a sign Of greatly In
creased business Importance. q Sign that
money II plenty. and . sign that the Palm
er mountain district Is all right.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14
u.iu.t Discrimination.

This idea Of making you take out H.
cense for a dog is all wrong" said the
.'Oh, / don't know" answered the man
who had Just come from the county
clerks ONCE. ''In most places you have
to take out license for q wife, too"
but you don't have to renew 1t every
year." returned the dog owner In an ag-
9rteved tone.-Chicago Post.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14
TO THE sIWAsH.

Oh, siwash.
Scented siwash.
OF the sloppy Sound.
Serene you sit
Upon the tented beach
And chew the cud
OF plenty and OF peace:
What odds
II war or famine. fire or fear.
Or taxes. or the other Ills
That vex the life
OF US who guide you
To the light,
Bear heavy on Us.
You do not care a continental.
For you're all right.
You are not pretty as pink
Nor sweeter than the rose.
But what Of thaty
Yoe keep your insides fau
And use our real estate
For c.iside wear.
And that's enough
YOU touch us once year
And we respond,
And when you 60 back
Horne again
To mountain fastness
And to silver stream.
You're loaded with our stuff
Ard we with yours,
But no: with your content
And there you've got
The bulge on Us,
Oh. stwash. come again,
And let Us turn
The hose on yea
And make you clean
And happy
As the white man is,
You mead enlightenment
And politscs
Ard finer clothes
And fashions form
And Wild desire
To OWN the earth.
That's what you need.
But darn your yellow skin.
You won't catch On.
Say. siwaxh.
Don't yoa know
You are not in the push
Go. get q move On.
WnO,p her up
And cut . sSath.
Say. what's tae matter with you,
Anyao
Iesok At rs
And take a tumble 10 yourself,
You confoanded
Ssmpse-msrfed-
Sanren-sk.nnea,
Satisfied.
Serene
WILLIAM J. I-AxPToN
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14
BPyan's Mouth Has Killed Him.
Pomeroy INDEPENDENT.

His tongue has ruined his chances in this
respect. He has talked too much against
the success Of our army and navy and
against holding what has been won under
the American nag by the greatest heroes
that ever engaged In battle. A man that
will decry the success Of an army and
family praise its soldiers with his mouth,
will not be trusted with the high Office Of
president Of these United States.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

Maud--Major, is 1t true that once dur
Ing the war ona OF the enemy died to
save your life?
Maj Bluntly-Yes.
Maud-How noble. How did II happen?
MAI. Bluntiy--I killed him.-Tit- Bits.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14
A Plea for Sidewalks.

Wavsriy Optimsst.
A good sidewalk Is the n5s,lest work Of
man. woman or child. and the greater the
need, The nohIer the deed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

CARLISLE. Sept. lS.-Mrs Abel Carr.
aged So OF Michigan, Is visiting her sister
here. who II los years old. This Is Mrs.
Cars first railroad trip. She had never
She had lived on the great farm in Michi-
yam on which she lived since she was Is.
She IL a Pennsylvania, and the trip was
a revelation to her.-Philadelphta Times.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

eosnplimentD that ~ begin 70 suspect the
ooaousl OF . design to announce himself
~ candidate for the city oDunau o. Some
thing nks that II there b anything that
the Colonel does love Il b peaitieA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

Grover Cleveland II noralizing again.
ana when Grover moralizes the rest Of the
country seems to be enjoying Itself.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

Boston will give Dewey a $l.oca watch.
and # the maker knows his business he
will arrange 1t so 1t will be always several
hours ahead OF time.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

Tacoma News
Meanwhile, 1t will be noticed Dewey is
not saying a word. He IL Ulysses s.
Grant I'm the riavy and an Abraham Lin
coin In public estimation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

The attention Of Col. John Bull IL -aliet
70 the fact that (. Is not picnic he |.
going TO In South Africa.