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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-09

Postage free for the United States, Can
ada and Mexico Elsewhere
postage added.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
Does "Trade Follow the Flag ?"

The shibboleth of the expansionists.
Trade follows the flag" is somewhat
rudely set at naught by Lord Farrer,
81 the Contemporary Review. The peer
has been roofing around in board of
trade reports and bringing to light fig
ures which show that, if trade does fol-
low The flag, it follows as Peter did his
master-"afar Off"
The figures presented are these:
The imports into Great Britain from
foreign countries from 1855 to 1859 av-
eraged f129, 100000 annually. and those
from British possessions, f40, ZOO, 000
The average value of exports to foreign
countries for the same period was $780,
100000. and to British possessions f36,
O00.0O0 In 1895, when the Union Jack
fioated over vastly increased territories.
imports from foreign countries amount
ed TO 1921 900, 900, while those from Brit
ish possessions amounted to f96, 00O, 900.
In the same year the exports to foreign
countries amounted to f156, 600, 900; those
70 British possessions f7O,OOO.O0O
In other words, while the volume of
import and export trade with foreign
countries had increased by f26S, 900, 900,
that with British possessions shows q
gain of f9O,000,0OO, in spite of the great
expansion of those possessions.
Investigation into the trade reports
of other Expansive" countries shows
the same, or even less hopeful result.
fact which leads Lord Farrer to the
conclusion that, however astute the
Americans have been in domestic trade,
they prove themselves but tyros in
commercial principles if they embark
on a policy of expansion in the belief
that trade follows the flag" The fact
that the Stars and Stripes float over
the Philippines will not induce the
Negritoes to encase their prehensile
tees in shoes, even though the shoes
are American made. nor will it per-
suade them to change their Adamite
apparel for the more seemly and trade
fostering garments made in this coun-
fry
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
Excess baggage.

Madam" said the conductor as he punch
ed the ticket of a Titusville lady. 81 am very
sorry, but you can't have your dog in this
car. It's against the rules. 81 shall hold
him in my lap all the way she replied
and he will not disturb anyone THAT
makes no difference said the conductor;
Il couldn't allow my own dog here Dogs
must ride in the baggage car. I'll fasten
him all right to YOU" Don't you touch
my dog, sir" exclaimed the young woman
excitedly; 1 will trust him to NO one." And
with indignant tread she marched to the bag
gage car, tied her dog and returned. AS
the train was approaching Mayville and the
conductor came along she asked him: will
you tell me If my dog is all right?" 81 am
very sorry" said the conductor politely, "but
you tied him to a trunk, and he was thrown
off with 1t at Corry.'-Titusville Pa.)
Courier
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
BRooMHALL WHEAT VIEWS.

In reviewing the wheat markets the Liver
pool Corn Trade News, of Dec. 13, says The
market evidently never believed in the reports
OF crop damage in Argentina, for ever since
they were first heard Of holders have been
free sellers at declining prices. We have no
doubt In our mind but that considerable
damage has been wrought to the wheat crop
In the northern districts OF Santa Fe and
Entire Rios by the unreasonable and severe
weather Of the past fortnight but as there is
plenty of wheat in sight all around the world
the loss of one two million quarters in
Rightly or wrongly buyers throughout the
world have got it into their heads that the
crop of wheat recently harvested is more
than equal to any requirements that can be
placed upon 1t In the current season. The
following estimate of the crop after making
allowance for the ascertained abundance OF
our own yield, and the somewhat theoretical
amplitude Of the Russian, and the deficiency
of the Roumanian- Bulgarian. may prove about
correct:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
Suggestions to Emigrants.

This country is in no immediate
donger Of becoming depopulated by
rush of emigrants to Porto Rico, Ha-
wall or the Philippines; and yet there
are few people heard from now and
then who desire information as to how
to proceed if they shall determine to
transfer their residence from the
United States to one of our new de-
Dendencies.'' To these the answer
can properly be made that If man
really wants to leave this country to
try his fortune in any of "our colo
MES" the best method of procedure
IS to go by water, in steamer or sail
ing vessel, inaSmuch as the walking is
not good. and swimming would prove
exhausting as well as cold and uncom-
Portable.
Just why any sane man. who is
worth saving. should desire to strike
out into these new possessions" is
beyond comprehension. But there are
some who really fancy that they see
light reckoning to them from afar,
and that it is held aloft by the hand
of fortune. 1t would not be elegant
to denominate them as fools: but the
English vocabulary is very short Of
words that can properly be applied to
them otherwise.
One of the greatest aids to the up
building Of this country has been the
ease with which government lands
| might be acquired by those who sought
them. These have been taken up so
freely in the past that an impression
prevails that none is left. It is true
that the settlement of our public do
main has been going on at a pretty
rapid rate during the past thirty
years; but the secretary Of the in
terror, in his last annual report, states
| that 900 acres remain under gov
eminent control, capable of oultiva-
ton either under the process Of irri-
cation or from the natural rainfall.
AS an indication of the continued
| eagerness Of people to secure these
holdings, the report says that II 1926, 037
| acres Of public land were disposed Of
during the last fiscal year to private
settlers, and 1902, 534 acres to railway
companies
OF course there are large areas Of
arid wastes that can probably never
be made available for agricultural
uses, but the above figures represent
the amount of good lands open to set
Element. Right here in Minnesota
there are 572O,326 acres, and in North
and South Dakota only half the land
is occupied. And these figures do not
include the millions Of acres contained
in the land grants to railways, and
which can be secured on terms almost
as advantageous as those offered by
the government.
There is no occasion for men who are
good for anything lying awake Of
nights planning how they may pro-
| coed to Hawaii or the Philippines in
search of a fortune. There Is plenty
of room for men that are made Of the
right kind Of stuff right here in the
Northwest. But 1t is needless for any
other class to apply. These latter
! should set out at the earliest possible
| moment on a swimming match to our
| new dependencies in the Pacific
They will have g. Godspeed from
shore as they depart, and no doubt a
warm welcome If they arrive at their
destination.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

The past week has been an unusually quiet
one among the 5cbbers, owing to the fact
that the holidays are on. and not to adverse
business conditions. Nearly all have spen.
the week taking stock and sending out the
lew orders for staples that have been re-
cefved. In but one Tine. furs, has there been
much activity
DRY GOODS
Business has been quiet the past week, al
though the week and month have shown a
handsome increase over the corresponding
period year ago. Practically the only or
ders In have been for staples and there have
not been many of these. The week has been
spent in taking stock. Cotton goods rtill
show an upward tendency and the market
has been active. Prices on other goods have
been steady
DRUGS. PAINTS AND OILS.
Business has continued good right UP to
the end OF the year. and the prospect is that
1898 will hereafter be known as the record
breaking year up to this time. SURPRISING
1892. heretofore the record bearer Sales
nave been very large, losses few and email
and collections excellent. More new stores
have been opened than any year since 1892
Sales have been on steady market. and
profits may mot have been as large as on an
advancing one. but there has been no loss
In the drug trade from declines The rev.
enue stamp tax was and is great nuisance
to the trade. and 1t should be done away
with at the earliest possible moment We
enter 1899 confident and hopeful, stronger
IMAM ever before and better prepared to hold
our own and to gain than at any time In the
past. The future of St. Paul trade was never
before so promising. There is room for a
dozen more jobbing houses and no end to
manufacturing along legitimate and appro-
pirate lines.
GROCERIES.
Business has been dull the past week. oon-
fined almost entirely to nearby merchants
In for the holidays, and small mail orders
There have been no changes In prIces I'm
staples except sugar, which shows a sli1ht
decline.
HATS. GLOVES AND FURs.
Trade has been unusually active for this
season Of the year. The fact that the hoJ
days are ON has had no material effect in
iessening business The demand for fur
goods has been especially good Collections
have been satisfactory
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Business has been unusually dull and III.
time has been taken UP in invoicing The few
small orders received have scarcely amounted
70 enough to interrupt this. The dullness il
not surprise as II Is expected and always
comes during the holidays.
HARDWARE.
Practically the same conditions have ex-
listed during the past week as at the close
OF 1897. The holiday season Is always dull
and 1t has been made more so the past week
owing to the extremes in the weather. Quite
good many customers have been In from
the country. and this is regarded as an In
oicatfon that trade will be good In the near
future AS yet there have been no advances
In manufactured iron
GENTS FURNISHINGS.
business has been fairly good the past week
and shows quite little increase over the
past year Furnishings are generally prattv
well cleaned out in the few days before tha
noifdays and orders for low stocks are al
reeoy coming in. Collections have been very
satisfactory
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
MONDAYS WEATHER.
Cloudy: Warmer

BY the Uni ID States Weather Bureau
MINI ESOTA-incrcasing cloudiness: warmer;
fresh south winds. NORTH DAKOTA-Snow
not so ce,d. SOUTH DAKOTA-Snow; not
50 cold: east II southeast winds. MONTANA
Snow. warmer: southeast winds. Wis
CONSIN-lncrcasirg cloudiness; warmer
fresh south winds.
YESTERDAY ) TEMPERATURES = st
Paul 10; Duluth. O: Huron, s. Bismarck. 3
Wniston. =; Havre, A; Helena. a; Bat
t!efoId. 20; Medicine Hat, a; Swift Cur
rent, 5: Gu Appelle. 20; Minneiosa, Is
Winnipeg IA.
Buffalo, 14-14 Boston. PIP; Cheyenne. 22-3S
Chicago. 1915; Cincinnati, 20-22: Montreal
q .; New York, SIS; Pittsburg, 1912.
Yesterdays MEANS-Barometer, 30.o6
mean temperature, .; relative humidity, "A
wind at p. NJ, southeast; weather, partly
cloudy; maximum temperature, 10; minimum
temperature. IA; daily range. "a; amount Of
. precipi tation in last twenty four hours, 0.
Note-Ear0meter corrected for temperature
and elevation. p. F. Lyons, Observer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
Shoe and Leather interests.

From the Boston Post.
The great industry of New England, built
up on the basis of free hides, and asking no
favors of protection, finds itself forced
into an attitude of antagonism to the policy
Of the present national administration
through the necessity of protecting itself.
The address of the Hon. William B. Rice,
before the New England Shoe and Leather
association, state this position very clearly.
The president of the association condemns
squarely and emphatically the Dingley tariff
tax hides. and called upon all men en-
gagged in trades having leather as their basis
to join forces and fight together "to remove
the agencies which hamper prosperity
The policy of expansion Is regarded with
equal disfavor by these representatives OF
New England industry. Trade does not fol-
low the flag, declared President Rice, but
the flag follows trade; and "shoe manufac-
turers who export their goods will sell $40
worth in civilized countries for every 81 worth
sold in the Philippines"
Instead of protection for trusts and expan-
sion for politics. New England industry asks
for free raw material and free expansion Of
trade. And the shoe and leather industry
in which New England leads the country, as
the largest producer, has right to speak out
ON these questions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
still They Come.

In the news today are reports Of the
organization of slverware combination and
the preliminary steps In the formation of a
aint-glass bottle trust.
Silvefware is protected by a duty of As
per cent and fint-glass bottles by duty
of one cent per pound.
AS the World showed on Monday. the trusts
organized in this city within the last few
months have a capitalization OF over $780,
00O. 600.
The Sherman antitrust law, declares all
these combinations. whether 'in the form
Of trusts or Otherwise to be Illegal The
supreme court has sustained this law. But
the organization Of the monopolies goes right
on as If there were neither law nor court.
And yet Mr. Mckinley says we have no
home problems requiring Immediate atten-
tion!-New York World.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

II all who hate would love US,
And all our loves were true,
The stars that swing above US
Would brighten in the blue;
If cruel words were kisses.
And every scowl a smile.
A better world than this Is
Would hardly be worth while.
II purses would uftighten
To meet a brothers. need,
The load we bear would tighten
Above the graves OF greed.
II those who swhine would whistle,
And those who languish laugh.
The rose would r0ut the thistle.
The grain outrun the chaff;
If hearts were only jolly.
If grieving were forgot.
And tears and melancholy
Were things that now are not
Then love wpuldak neel to- duty,
And all thet world would seem
A bridal bower OF beauty
A dream within a dream.
If men would cease to worry.
And women cease to sigh
And all be glad to bury
Whatever has to die
II neighbor spake to neighbor,
As love demands of all,
The rust would eat the saber.
The spear stay on the wall:
Then every day would giisten.
And every eye would shine, ~.
And God would pause to listen.
And Nfe would be divine.
Is hiladeloh4A TmaA
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
American Outer In Cape Colony.
The consul at Cape Town write under date

The consul at Cape Town write under date
Of Sept. II:
In my recent report on butter I called
attention to the large quantities imported into
South Africa from Australia and Denmark,
and offered advice as to the preparation and
packing OF American butter. am informed
that Within the last two months from 5000 10
1000 boxes (of ffty-six pounAds) from America
have reached this city through London. This
was shipped here as Australian butter, all
the American marks. on the boxes having
been erased and Australian marks substi-
tuted. BY this means all credit to the prod
ucts Of the American producers is lost and
this action Is prima facie evidence that the
American butter is now satisfactory, all
though complaint Is still made that it ia too
yellow. Other Shipments of butter to the
amount of several Thousand pounds have been
recently received direct from America with
the American marks thereon. The absence
of the Australian government stamps on the
first mentioned packages attracted no.
t1ce, and the attention Of the Australian
representative in London was called to the
same. and 1t is stated that the matter is now
being Investigated by him. There was also
difference In the packages, the American
ones being more solid or substantial. United
States producers should have trade marks or
brands of their own, duly registered and
If possible, government stamps or marks
ON the packages The demand for American
butter is from July to October, when the
Australian and Denmark buffers are not on
the market. the former occupying the market
from October to, May, and the latter from
May to July, these months being the butter
making seasons of the respective countries.
American producers should therefore prepare
for export in the months stated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
Specimen of Hawaiian Journalism.

Mrs. Laura Wight gave a poi lunch this
afternoon at Eskbank to a few friends.
H. M. Won Holt left by the Mikahala yes
terday afternoon for a business trip to Max
awell
Tai Wo was fined $40 in the police court
this morning for Violating the laundry reg
ulations.
Pika and Kauihou were fined $40 each in
the police court for assault and battery on
Kamai.
Tickets for the Healani ball, to be given
on Friday evening" may be obtained of DR..
A. c. Wall.
Base ball between the Iowa and Wela Ka
Hao teams on the Makiki grounds. at $3.50
this ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Star.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
POLITICAL Rat I'm PrestdenttaI statue

Yesterday asked an ardent admirer of the
president why Mr.. Mckinley persisted in re-
tanning as secretary of war a man who had
personally permitted the patriots agony and
the mothers and the orphans sorrow to be
turned into material for a contractors specu-
lation, said New Yorker. My-friend shrug-
ged his shoulders, regarded the pavement at
tentively, and then told me the following
story:
There once lived in China said he, "a
philosopher, Hung Fung, one hundred years
old The emperor once said to him:
Z" Hung, ninety years Of study and obser-
walton must have made you wise. Tell me,
what is the great danger Of government
Well quoth Hung. It's the rat in the
statuev
g Tho rat In the statuef repeated the
emperor. What do you mean?'
WAg. von hsw.' sstortsa Hung, ~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

The Cubans will celebrate the fall Of
Havana on Feb. "a. 1t would have
been very graceful thing to celebrate
on the I'D Of that month. birthday of
the father of the country which lib
Grated Cuba. Perhaps it isn't too late
to change the date.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

The st. Peter correspondent of the
Pioneer Press might make himself
somewhat less ridiculous II he would
consult physician and get the infor-
nation that bruises made on corpses
bear no resemblance to those made
on a live person..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

One Iowa editor has sued another for
100000. What would he do with a
judgment if he got it? In other words.
how many editors are there in Iowa
who could pay verdict in any amount
above $500?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

The bravest woman of the year is
Mrs. Lucinda Reese, Of Brazil, Ind,
who has asked for a divorce, $4,000 all
mony and the custody of her fourteen
children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

The new year and Mr.. Lind got off
together in their race to make a rec
ord.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

A combination has been formed to
put up the price Of iron beds. That
won't worry any of us who are sleep
ing on wooden ones, with plenty Of
down in the right spot
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

The new year received us colby, but
will no doubt warm to us before it is
half over
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

There is no gas in a whole lot of In
diana towns, but what world of it
there is gathering in Indianapolis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

Several people seem to be rolling
that expression 'sembalmed BEEF on
their tongues with ghoulish glee
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
New Yorlx,s, Chance.

It is to be hoped that New York will be
able to emerge from its dense fog long enough
to make the usual crisp and pointed remarks
on the SCOT in the. Chicago atmosphere
Chicago Record.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

Mr.. Watterson's Dewey-Lee ticket
has a sort of THE Army and Navy
Forever" ring.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

Icicles were too common to be popular
yesterday, and Thomas and jeremiah
carried most of the money
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

And then again, Mr.. Roberts might
win by forming his three wives into a
sort of, impresario committee
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

The man who tried to skate with
one skate was about as wobbly az
uSnal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

Historians. you can proceed without
further delay to write the history of
1898 with red ink.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
Star-Spangled Banner. And this Is the
way in which they gracefully Weld:

way In winch they gracefully yield:
I'VE hopefully look forward to the eventual
withdrawal OF the European powers from
this hemisphere and to the ultimate union
tinent by the free consent Of rus inhabitants"
Gracefully said! A murderer was
hanged in New Jersey about genera
tiGn ago. His last request was, as he
was invited by the sheriff to advance
to the scaffold, for a piece of apple
pie. He chewed the pie while the rope
was being placed about his neck and
audibly. calculated: ITO think that I
should be cholSed to death eating Jer-
sey apple pie!"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02
Unostentatious Worth,

De oyster is a humble brute:
Down in de sea he hab TO root;
He's hosnely an his shell is hard;
But he's fEst upon de menu card.
1907. ...sr -WAshingtoA. ST..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

Brand new resolutions were for sale
cheap last night. with very light bid
ding
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-02

The American flag was as pretty as
a picture in Havana yesterday