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The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

In paper on municipal ownership OF
public utilities, which was read by
Professor Il. w. Bemis of the New Col
lege OF Economic Research at the con.
Nention OF the League OF American
Municipalities special stress was placed
upon the necessity for nonpoitical civil
service in the successful operation OF
such utilities by municipal govern
ments. Professor Bemis' point Is well
taken and cannot be too strongly EN-
phasiZed. 1t is true that some
who urge municipal ownership and
operation are rather more anxious for
the spoils than they are for the proper
regulation of public utilities, and no
doubt many persons who desire the
best possible public service are in
clined to withhold their support of mu-
nicipal ownership through fear that
the general adoption of the system
would entail political evils.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

The annual message Of President
Diaz to the Mexican congress seems to
indicate that the country is in very
prosperous condition and making re-
markable progress. President Diaz
notes In this interesting document that
there has been large Increase in the
federal telegraph and postottice serv-
lees, which Is itself an evidence Of in
creased intelligence and business activ-
ity; that manufacturing is growing rap
idly. and that the exports for the year,
especially Of mineral products, were
phenomenally large. AS the revenues
have swelled to more than four times
the amount they reached In 1923, so
wealth is multiplying In all lines Of
trade and industry. With population
Of l2.OOO.0oO or 100000. land Of
marvellous resources, growing indus
tries, strong treasury, firm and
skillful administration, Mexico is forg
ing to the front among nations.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

The figures Of the United States
treasury report on the output Of iron
ore and the manufacture and export
Of iron and steel products for the past
fiscal year tell a marvellous story OF
the triumphs OF the American work
shop. The total exports Of iron and
steel and manufactures thereof In the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1899. were
S93.Tl5.95l against $40. .4O6.SS5 in 1898,
$57, ,497sS72 in 1897 and Sal, ,10OS77 in
1896 From these comparisons 1t will
be seen that the exports in 1899 were
more than double those Of 1906 IL
iron Is king in the industrial world,
the ultimate supremacy Of America in
manufacturing is clearly foreshadow-
ed in these figures
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

1t Is estimated that something over
IA million dollars was spent by private
individuals and firms In New York in
decorations for the Dewey reception in
that city, aside from what was eXpend-
ed by the municipal government for
the same purpose While some portion
OF this, in accordance with New York :
frugal policy of always getting its
money back" was expended for self
gloriiication and advertising purposes
particularly that expended by some of
the newspapers, no doubt large por-
ton of the expenditure was prompted
by patriotic, artistic and uncommcrciaI
motives. At all events il was not Who'll
ly an unwise expenditure, though there
was no element OF pcrmanency in It.
Some Of the New York newspapers, in
self laudation, and the great business
houses. In advertising, will doubtless
get their money back" but aside from
this much benefit accrued to the bunt-
Ing maker and the decorator, and such
a profuse display Of the national colors
NO doubt melted patriotic emotions In
the impressionable spectator OF this
'blaze Of glory"
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

DR., Emile I.aurents. a noted Frencn
savant, has discovered that lovesick-
ness may be cured by hypnotism. This
will doubtless fill a long felt void by
those who fall in love and want to fall
ed this way seem to rather like ii and
don't want 10 be cured, especially If it
is their first attack of this bitter sweet
malady, Think for instance, of Juliet
wanting TO be hypnotized out of her
love for Romeo. The remedy appears
TO be of the similia similibus curantur
type. il having been proved by pathol-
ogists that love is no more nor less
than hypnotic influence
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

How much danger the French repub-
lie ran of being overturned by the re-
cent monarchial conspiracy may be i'm
ngined by considering the instructions
sent by the pretender, Due dOrleans,
To his confidential agent in France
limiting the expense of the attempt to
bring on coup d'etat to 100000, The
dukes estimate of the value OF the
French crown is not at all excessive,
hardly as much as the aggregate price
Of three crack race horses or pleasure
yacht AS matter of fact. however,
his chances of getting IL We're never
worth 80 cents.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
Railroad Comm mmissioncrs Aroused.

The New York state railroad com
multiplication OF trolley car accidents,
so called, to the necessity of additional
safety appliances. The particular de-
hciency to which they are directing
their attention Is the lack of n brake
possessing sufficient power aud adaptn
bllity tu enable motormcn to stop
their cars quickly in case of cmcrgcn-
cy and they are arranging "A series OF
experiments for the purpose of de
tcrmining which of dozen different
patterns claiming superiority Is most
commissioners are considering not only
the subject of safety appliances, but
the question of the fitness of trolley
road employees for their work. The
latter branch of their inquiry Is by no
means the least important. II Is nj.
legged that some companies, instead OF
raising the standard of qualifications
for their service, are deliberately low
Hrlng 1t, are putting boys in the place
of men and substituting Ignorance and
Incompetence for experience and ell
cheney, because the latter qualities cost
more than the former. Wherever and
In whatever degree such change is
going on II is an outrngc-a menace to
the public safety and gross injustice
who were superseded by the cheaper
employees. The standard of skill and
efficiency on trolley lines cannot be too
high. 1t Is beyond question that hcav-
lily loaded trolley cars, running swiftly
through crowded streets, over cheaply
and insccurcly constructed tracks as
compared to the road beds of steam
railroads, need for their safe opera
tion ut least ms large n possession of
intelligence. judgment, dcXtcrity and
care by those who control them as do
the trains on steam roads running for
the most part on well protected tracks
through the country. No one, we think,
will attempt to say that the average
motorman can be compared In point
OF skill, experience and intelligence to
the steam locomotive engineer. The
activity evinccd by the New York
state railroad commissioners In the
direction OF protecting the public from
such disasters as are OF frequent oc.
currence may well be followed by the
railroad commissioners of other com
monwcalths.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

The Hon. John Coughlin. Chicago
statesman known more widely to fame
as "Bathhousc John" who recently
took Saratoga's swell society by storm
with his green dress suit, has thrown
another tluttcr into the camp of fashion
by announcing that pink shirts are not
suitable for evening dress. After Mr.
Coughlin's pronuncamento any one
appearing AT an evening function In 4
claw hammer coat and pink shirt
will have only himself to blame if he
loses social prestige thereby. This Chi
cago sartornl director should now give
the waiting world of fashion a ruling
on the propriety of wearing tan shoes
and II red necktie with full evening
toys. There is an impression in some
quarters that such combination would
not be in good form. 1t only needs the
uictum OF "Eathhouse John" to settle
the matter.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

The guardians Of London work
house have adopted Il commendable
plan for the classification Of paupers.
About four years ago the inmates were
subdivided with reference to their
moral character, their behavior and
their previous habits. Now a further
step has been taken by providing two
comfortable and well furnished wards
for those above 65 who have become
charges on the state through the in
capacity Of old age
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

When girls engagement to an out
of town man is reported, it is first
said that she is to marry a king. AS
time progresses the girls mother con-
fesses that the young man is prince.
1t leaks out later that he works on a
salary and has to work Saturday
nights, and later, just before the we'd
ding, no one is surprised at learning
that he is clerk and gives dancing
lessons on the side to make living
Atchison Globe.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12


The relation OF England to the Trans
vaal Us clearly explained 10y James
Gustavus Whitley in the current mum
Der uf The Forum. The British gov
crnmcut." says MIR. Whitley, thinks
the uitlnndcrs ought to have more
rights aud liberties The South Afrl-
Uan Republic Is of the opinion that they
have already ms much OF these ns Is
good for them or for the republic. The
English see number of their fellow
CuuuirNmcn In n strange land com
PEELED to submit to the rule of com
pnrHtivcly small number of Rocrs,
whose ideas of government are consid-
cred somewhat primitive. These uit-
laudcrs can obtain fun citizenship In
the Transvaal only after II or 10 ycnrs
residence and after having complied
with number of requirements which
render the full franchise almost inac
ccssiblc. There are many smaller an
noyanccs in connection with the high
tariff, the dynamite monopoly and the
language employed In the schools, the
courts and the legislature. All these
things have been arranged by the
Beers. and they do not suit the uitland
ers.
"Thc Bocrs, however, look at the
matter from quite II different point OF
view. For more than half century
they have been trying to get away
from British rule. They are an agri.
cultural and a pastoral people, whose
chief wish is to he left to manage their
own affairs and who for n generation
have been requesting the British gov
crnmcnt to stand out of their sunlight
The international relations OF Great
Britain and the Transvaal are deter
mined principally by the convention OF
London. This convention was not an
agreement between equals. 1t was
uniatcrnl. The word suzcrainty was
not used. but article 4, which gives
Great Britain right of veto In regard
TO treaties, clearly places the Trans
Naal in the position of state which Is
nj least something less than absolutely
sovereign. The Transvaal Is, then, II
scmisovcreign state. But this may
mean anything from almost absolute
sovereignty TO almost absolute depend
ence."
From Mr.. Whitcly's statement 1t
would seem that by the convention Of
London the high contracting parties
intended to make the Transvaal semi
sovereign state, limited in its power OF
making treaties, but free from inter
vention In its domestic affairs. Thus
1t does not appear that England has a
right to demand any change in the law
or the franchise or in any other meas
IRE OF domestic policy In the Trans.
Vaal.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
II is reported that n contract for 500

1t is reported that contract for 50O,
100000 feet of yellow pine has been
made in the United States by the
British government. If there existed
transaction might be regarded as n
very good thing, but the loss of so
many trees, with no prospect Of their
ever being replaced, is not n matter
for congratulation. In some sections
there has been a commendable start
in the direction of protecting the for
ests and providing for future gener-
tons. 1t should become general.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
Dewey's welcome to New York.

George Dewey has n way OF smash.
Ing things quite peculiar TO himself,
and II Is altogether way which quite
suits his fellow countrymcn. lie en-
tered Manila bay aud smashed that
Spanish fleet couple of days before hc
I b. enters New York hnrbor two days
ahead Of timc. captures the city and
smashCs some exceedingly formal and
elaborate ceremonies at the harbOr
gate, which, we may well imagine, the
modest admiral was willing enough to
escape. Possibly he thought that by
pushing the nose of the Olympia inside
Sandy Hook II couple of days before
he was expected he might forcstall
those frequently somewhat tircsomo
pancgyrics that are usually fired at
returning hero before he Is officially
recognized to be mt home. 1t Is known
that Admiral Dewey is n modest and
retiring man except when there IL
lighting on hand, and he doubtless
which was In store for him than he
had feared the guns of the Spaniards.
The flagship Olympia, with Admiral
Dewey and his men, entered New York
bay and anchored inside the Hook
early on Tuesday morning, Sept. %,
though he was not expected to put in
an appearance until Thursday evening,
when, with much formality and many
rounded phrases, he was to have been
officially welcomed and presented with
the freedom of the city. The first wei
come home, however, came In another,
less formal and quite unique way and,
we imagine, was not dsplcasing to the
admiral
While the city officials and distin-
guished citizens designated to receive
Admiral Dewey were enjoying their
morning sleep the Highlands tlicr San
dy Hook was on her way from Allan
tic Highlands to the city and encoun-
tered the Olympia in the Horseshoe
with Admiral Dewey on deck. Good
morning, Admiral Dewey" shouted the
captain Of the Sandy Hook. Good
morning." replied the admiral. Mighty
glad to see you home,' said the cap
tain. Mighty glad to get home" shout
ed back the hero of Manila Bay. "Ev
erybCdy welcomes you back, admiral.
The city OF New York and the whole
country are yours" continued the San
dy Hooks captain, with as much cour-
tcsy, IL somewhat less formality, as
though he had been specially deputiZed
to present the keys of a city and the
thanks Of nation. The gallant ad-
miral, to whom the plaudits OF nations
are quite common things. doffed his
cap and said THANK YOU" with as
pleased smile and as gracious n man
ner as though receiving these trbu es
from the most distinguished and digni-
fed sources. Thus simple, but sincere,
was the first word of welcome to the
returning hero at the nations great
eastern gateway and, as 1t voiced the
sentiments of all the admirars proud
countrymen, was perhaps quite in
keeping with his democratic and mod
est notions.
But of course the formal reception
came later. with such eloquent speech
es of welcome and cncomium, such
magnificent paradcs on land and sea,
such booming of cannon, pyrotechnics,
illuminations, decorations and general
In this country.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

Jesse Lee of Atlanta has the letters
of the alphabet clearly imprinted on
the iris of his eyes. He inherits this
strange phenomenon from his father.
A. Il. Lee, who had the same markings
on his eyeballs. The grandmother of
Jesse Lee is said to have pored inces-
sanity over the Bible previous to the
birth of her son, and it is supposed
that the birthmark is due to her con
stant application to the letters of the
alphabet
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

Almost coincidentally with Goodwin
Smiths remark that Admiral Dewey's
destruction of few old Spanish tubs
in Manila bay wasn't much of an
achievement comes the announcement
of the conviction at Madrid of Admiral
Montijo of the crime of cowardice in
that he failed TO smash the American
commanders feet instead OF permit
ting Dewey to smash his fleet, Either
the Canadian professor or the Spanish
authorities must be in error.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

A profit sharing scheme has been
inaugurated nj Plttsburg. 1t is in con
nection with an extensive laundry en-
terprise, Each driver, ON entering its
employ. has stock to the value Of
1000 placed to his credit. At the end
Of ten years he becomes the proprietor
Of this. In the meantime, the profits
are placed in an insurance fund for his
benefit. The girls are included in the
scheme. being cared for when sick,
given dowry II they marry, or buried
II they die.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
unbens Corpus Tor Garter.

New IoRK, oct. 3,-Judgc Il. Henry
Lacombe of the United States circuit
court yesterday granted the application
for writ of habeas corpus made by
counsel in beha of former Captain
Obcrin M. Carter, convicted by court
martial of conspiring to dcfraud the
government out of about 81, 700, 900
while in charge of harbor improvement
work at ,Hnnah, Ga.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
B F. BERRY,

died within twentyfn hours had receipt
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The ebookse full Of other good things also
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
Carter at Castle william.

New YoRK, Oct. 3.-Ex- Captain
Oberlin M. Carter, who is confined in a
cell in Castle William, Governors isl.
and, will probably be taken to prison at
Fort Leavenworth, Kan, tomorrow.
General Merritt has been notified that
the official papers will reach him from
Washington by mail today. As soon
as possible thereafter Captain Garter
will be removed from Governors island
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

A Nebraska preacher has come to
grief bccaus" he permitted member of
his congregation to treat him in sa-
locn He ckcd resourccfulness and
discretion he should have contrived TO
have himself coaxed behind the barn by
the owner of gallon jug.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

Whenever Il young wife proposes to
bake her own bread in order to save 3
rents week. the man who has put or
the market an infallible cure for dys-
pepsia smiles like cat that has just
taten the canary.-Nauvoo Rustler.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

1t must have been rather startling
u the prehistoric man to have been
confronted by one of those
prehistoric reptiles 100 feet long whose
bones have just been unearthed in
Wyoming.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Captain Albert
S. Barker has been assigned to com
mand the Norfolk navy yard, relieving
Admiral Farquhar, who takes command
of the North Atlantic station. Captain
Barker will become a full rear admiral
within month. AT present he is on
waiting orders. Captain Barker com.
manded the battleship Oregon on its
memorable cruise.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

AS il is said that Admiral Dewey
loves a fight he may have been interest
ed in the various scraps over prece-
dence and other things among the
New York committeeman who had in
charge the celebration in his honor,
though he evidently would have had ne
desire to participate In them.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

One of the advantages which the girl
who lives in small town has over her
cousin in the large city is that the lat
ter has few chances of being the queen
Of carnival
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

1t is intimated that the 1ollanders
In this country and elsewhere who are
protesting against the attitude of Great
Britain toward the Transvaal should
follow their resolutions. etc, In favor
of the Beers with rider thanking
England for her guardianship over lit
tie Holland. preventing certain powers
from gobbling her up long ago.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
AS in the case of considerable mum,

AS in the case of n considerable num-
ber of gentlemen who had ships to sell
when the government needed ships at
the opening of the war with Spain,
there are now some gentlemen with
ships 10 offer for transporting troops
to the Philippines who are not allow.
ing their patriotism to get the better
of their regulations as men of ousi-
ness.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

Word comes from Persia that the
shah has gone crazy because he has 800
wives. The shah should have given
the American divorce system trial
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

AS an exponent Of plain and varie-
gated bucking the automobile is max
ing for itself record equal TO that of
the broncho.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

A preacher in Minneapolis Sunday
told the congregation that not more
than ! out OF 100 church members
were real Christians. Ii made no trou-
BILE. Every man who heard him felt
that he was one Of the seven.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

II some progressive school would
drop from its curriculum dead Ian
guages and take up the live golf Ian
guage, ii might extend the sphere of its
usefulness The urgent need of the
hour Is more knowledge of the golf
language.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

There seems to be considerable delay
in London in arranging for the brass
band and pyrotechnics TO welcome Mr..
w. w. Astor.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
The Accident of Butter.

1t is said Arabs first made butter.
They We're carrying milk in skins on
the backs of camels. and the steady
Jogging churned the fluid into butter
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

A so mile dash on snowshoes would
be good way for John Bull and In
Gle Sam TO settle the Alaskan boundary
disnnte.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
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Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-03
VISIT THE ARSENAL.
Workmen Delegates Taken by
Special Train to Govern.
ment Plant.
DANVILLE GETS NEXT CONVENTION

An Unsuccessful Attempt to Reduce the
Placed on saIoonkeepers and Bartend-
ers-Entertainment at the Theatre Last
Night.
Delegates to the Workmen and De-
gree of Honor state lodges were taken
on a special train to Rock Island ar
senal this morning, the trip having
been arranged by the local entertain
ment committee. Many improved
the opportunity, furnished through
the courtesy of Commandant Blunt,
to journey through the shops and
hastily gather an idea of the stupen-
dous capacity of the government man
ufacturing plant bearing Rock ISL
and's name. All were greatly i'm
pressed with the beauty ofthe grounds
and the massive character of the
works. The delegates were accompa-
MED on their trip by President f. w.
BahnseD, Secretary j. T. Stafford,
Hon. f. w. Hurst, f. III. Guyer and
b. d. Connolly, of the Rock Island
Club.
Returning to the city, the Work
men a sembled at Harper's theatre
and held Il session that LASTED until l
O'Clock.
The next grand lodge, in 1901, was
voted to Danville. Quincy. SPRING
field aud Galesburg were also appli-
cants for the convention.
An effort was made to reduce the
salary of the grand recorder from
81, 500 to So, 600. 1t was defeated by
a vote of 163 to 81. The salary of
the grand master was fixed at 5000
per annum and necessary expenses.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-03
Saves n Little One.

The Moline journal of yesterday
tells of an act of heroism on the part
of Il. G.. Hartz, of this city, in saving
the life of child in that city Mon
day: ''One of the street ears going
west had jumped the track, and after
it was replaced started off at a good
speed around the curve. At point
between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets small child ran in front of
the rapidly moving motor and stopped
on the track. Every effort was made
to stop the car. The current was
reversed, but did not act in time.
Taking in the situation at once, Mr..
Hartz, who was a passenger on the
front of the car, descended to the car
step and braced himself and reached
as far forward as possible. The car
was still going at speed sufficient to
run down the little one, but its life
was saved by Mr.. Hartz reaching for
ward and throwing it from the track. y