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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
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The future government OF the Philip
pines rests with the congress of the Unit
ed States. Few graVer responsibilities
have ever been conhdcd TO us. II We
accept them in a spirit worthy OF our race
and traditions, great opportunity comes
with them. The Islands lie under the
shelter of our flag. They are ours by
every title Of law and equity They can
not be abandoned. II we desert them we
leave them at once to anarchy and finally
to barbarlsm. We fling them, a golden
apple Of discord among the rival powers,
no one OF which would permit another TO
seize them unquestoned, Their rich
plains and valleys would be the scene OF
endless strife and bloodshed- The advent
Of Dewey's fleet In Manila bay, instead
of being. as we hope. the dawn OF new
day OF freedom and progress, would have
been the beginning OF an era Of misery and
violence worse than any which has dark
ened their unhappy past
It does not seem desirable that should
recommend at this time a specific final
form Of government for these Islands.
When peace shall be restored Il Will be the
duty of congress to construct a plan Of
government which shall establish and
maintain freedom and order and peace in
the Philippines The insurrection is still
existing, and when IT terminates, further
information will be required as TO the
actual condition OF affairs before inaugu-
rating a permanent scheme Of civil gov
ernmcnt.
The full report OF the commission, now
In preparation, will contain information
and suggestions which win be OF value to
congress, and which / will transmit as
soon as 1t is completed. AS long as the
insurreetion continues, the military arm
must necessarily be supreme.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
SHE KEPT AN ARMY WAITING.
A Chicago Girl Did This to Take a
Photograph.


She was only a slip of a girl from
Chicago but with the aid of her cam
era she kept an army waiting while
she took the picture Of its command
Ing officer. 1t was the occasion of the
greatest review since the civil war
The incident occurred Aug. 8, 1S9S
while $4,000 volunteers awaited along
the base of Snodgrass hill In Chlcka-
mauga National Park the signal to
march.
Back of the great flag, the emblem of
united nation. planted ON the side of
the hill where the reviewing stand was
located, there was a commotion. A
colored driver of an old carry-all was
endeavoring to force his way to point
where his passengers, handsome
couple Of elderly people and pretty
young girl, might have a more favor
able opportunity of viewing the march
ing thousands. The coveted position
had hardly been secured when Gen
eral Breckenridge, the commanding Of
ticer, and staff swept up from across
the field, where they had been riding
the lines," inspecting the troops.
The trumpeter was about to sound
the signal for the advance when the
young girl In the caIry-all leaped to the
ground and ran across the field to
where General Breckenridge sat on his
handsome bay. She stopped when
about twenty feet from the general and
pointed her camera at him. An aid
laughingly directed his superior's at
tention to the girl by the remark:
"You are about to have your picture
taken, general"
General Breckenridge turned and
saw his fair admirer. His hand was
raised and the trumpeter withheld the
signal for the advance. The general
rode forward few PAGES and faced the
girl, who now appeared confused and
about to withdraw. the attention she
had attracted disconnected her. She
was a brave little creature, however,
and, summoning her courage. she wait
ed for the general to halt. Her camera
ceased swaying and was aimed full at
the handsome Kentuckian. A click
was heard by those nearest the scene
and sweet 'Thank you" followed
from the young girl.
81 hope 1t will be a good picture" "
was the kindly response of the general
as he raised his hat and returned to
his position.
The sharp notes of the Forward
pealed from the trumpet and the van
Of the troops began to move. The
young girl returned to her seat in the
carry all. blushing but triumphant
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
Breaking Glasses by Singing.

1t has often been asserted that
glasses could be broken by singing.
The statement has as often been de-
MED, nevertheless 1t is true. More
over, the glass does not have to be of
the finest Venetian kind.
An ordinary dinner table wine glass
was recently broken in this way, The
man who did it had deep, full voice.
He set the glass on the table, stood be-
side 1t and ran up and down the scale
as though in search Of note. When
he settled on one rather high the glass
shook visibly. The note was repeated,
sung as loudly as possible, and finally
the glass shivered and crashed into
bits. An ordinary voice could not ac-
complish this, for afterward an expert
menter tried to repeat the scene, with
out producing the slightest effect on
a variety of glasses. However, 1t
would be dangerous gift for general
use. Imagine a banquet when an af-
ter-dlnner speaker, in his impassioned
oratory chanced to strike the note dis
liked by the table glasses. What a
crash there would be!-Chicago News.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08

OF "wetting the stone." |. e., drinking
champagne at the finders expense, with
the idea that IL would bring good luck
In the discovery of another treasure.
In the adjoining claim TO that first
taken up by Mr. Rhodes, in the very
centre Of the crater holding the precious
blue dirt. this invitation had upon
certain occasion gone forth, aud the
men were going their way up to the
hotel when it was noticed that Rhodes
stood aloof.
"Hullo! Come on 'Rhodesv shouted
the lucky finder Of the gem. Aren't
you coming up to wet the stone for
luck?' To which, however, Cecil
Rhodes only shook his head.
II say. come on; there's a good fel.
low" persisted his neighbor.
"What are you going to dor asked
Rhodes looking up.
"Wet the stone with champagne. of
course"
"Well." replied the future magnate'
decIsiyely. 81 did not come out here to
drink champagne, but to make money"
and then went on with his work.
That Mr.. Rhodes has succeeded In
that purpose, probably beyond all
flights of his Imagination, Is now II
matter Of history.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
THE PUERTO RICANs.
H0rdshIpS Worked by the Laws nt
Present fn Force.


/ recommend that legislation to the
same end be had with reference to Puerto
Rico. The time is ripe for the adoption
of temporary form of government for
this island, and many suggestions made
with reference to Alaska are applicable
also to Puerto Rico. The system of civil
jurisprudence now adopted by the people
OF this Island is described by competent
lawyers who are familiar with 1t, as
thoroughly modern and scientific, so far
as 1t relates to matters Of internal busi-
ness, trade, production and social and
private rights in general The cities of
the Island are governed under charters
which probably require very little or no
change So that with relation to matters
of local concern and private rights, II is
not probable that much, II any, legislation
is desirable; but with reference to pub
lie administration and the relations of the
Islands to the federal government there
are many matters which are of pressing
urgency.
Her Principal Markets Closed.
It must be borne In mind that since the
cession Puerto Rico has been denied the
principal market she had long en-
ioyed, and our tariff has been continued
against her products as when she was un-
der Spanish sovereignty. The marke'S OF
spain are closed TO neF pfOuuClS eN"
cept upon terms to which the commerce
of all nations IS subjected. The island ~
Cuba, which used to buy her cattle and
tobacco without customs duties, now i'm
poses the same duties upon theJe products
as from any other country entering her
ports. She has, therefore, lost her free m
tercourse with Spain and Cuba without
any compensating benefits in this market.
Her coffee was little known and not in
use by our people, and therefore. there
was no demand here for this, one Of her
chief products. The markets of the. United
States should be opened up to her prod
ucts. Our plain duty Is to abolish all
customs tariffs between the United States
and Puerto Rico and give her products
free access to our markets.
AS a result of the hurricane which
swept over Puerto Rico on the 18th Of
August, 1899, over 100000 people were re-
duced to absolute destitution, without
homes. and deprived of the necessaries Of
life. To the appeal of the war department
| the people of the United States made
prompt and generous response. In addi-
| tion to the private charity of our people,
the war department has expended for the
relief of the distressed 1892, ,342 63, which
does not include the cost of tTansporta-
ton
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
OUR MERCHANT MARINE.
Industrial Greatness Should be Sup
pIemented by Sea Progress.

The value of an American merchant ma
rine to the extension of our commerc al
trade and the strengthening of our power
upon the sea invites the immediate action
of congress- Our national development
will be one-sided and unsatisfactory so
long as the remarkable growth of our in
land industries remains unacoompaned
by progress on the sea. There is no lack
OF constitutional authority for legislation
which shall give to the country maritime
strength commensurate with Its indus
trial achievements and with its rank
among nations of the earth. The past
year has recorded exceptional activity in
our shipyards, and the promises of con-
tlnual prosperity in shipbuilding are abun-
dant. Advanced legislation for the protec-
tion OF our seamen has been enacted. Our
coast trade, under regulations wisely
framed at the beginning of the govern
ment and since, shows results for the past
fiscal year unequaled in our records or
those of any other power. We shall fall
TO realize our opportunities, however, II
we complacently regard oTny matters at
home and blind ourselves to the necessity
of securing our share in the valuable car
rying trade of the world.
Last year American vessels transported
a smaller share of our exports and imports
than during any former year in all our
history, and the measure of our depend
ence upon foreign Shipping was painfully
manifested to our people. Without any
choice of our own, but from necessity, the
departments of the government charged
with military and naval operations In the
East and in the West Indies had to OBJ
tain from foreign flags merchant vessels
essential for these operations.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
Kssi5liE$l1EFs
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Lake Superior is the largest body OF
fresh water in the world, covering
thirty-two thousand square miles; the
Caspian sea, not generally called
lake, covers 169,3S1 square miles.
In tropical countries, quite a num-
ber Of plants are luminous. The mea-
dow lily, which grows in abundance
in the marshes of Africa, Is one of the
most perfect types of vegetable phos-
phorescents. In Brazil kind of grass,
which the inhabitants call khus-khus-
shines, gives forth bright light, be-
fore which horses and other grazing
animals stop in surprise and fear.
A life buoy, provided with automatic
torches which are ignited by the con-
tact of calcium phosphide with water
was invented few years ago by Rear
Admiral Hichborn. and Is now In use
on all of our naval vessels, as well as
on many foreign ships. 1t is called the
Franklin life buoy. On stormy night
in 1897 one of these buoys saved two
sailors of the Maine, but one of the
rescued men perlshed n year later at
the explosion In Havana harbOr.
Many persons believe that birds, re-
turning to their summer quarters, are
the same that were at the same spots
the year previous; but exact proof Is
rare. John b. Crowson Of German
town, Pa, saw robin struggle to get
free from some string in which 1t got
entangled, resulting in broken leg.
1t was lame accordingly. The lame
bird returned year after year to the
same spot. How they can retire hun
dreds Of miles, and yet return to the
same spot, is truly wonderful.
The Manhattan Eye and Ear HospI-
tai in New York possesses a novel sur
gical instrument intended TO extract
particles of iron and steel from the
eye. Ii consists of powerful electro
magnet mounted on a stand running
on casters. When an operation is to be
performed one end of the magnet Is
cautiously brought near the patients
eye. If piece of steel or iron is en-
bedded In the eyeball, the patient eX-
periences a sharp pain as the metallic
silver forces its way through the tis-
sues and flies TO the magnet. The in
jury to the eye is said to be less than
that caused by using a knife.
When we read of the men who in
hablted the caves of Europe at time
when mammoths dwelt on that CONT
nent we seem to have gone back to n
period so immeasurably remote that
we can hardly picture in the minds
eye the appearance which the repre-
sentatives of our race then presented.
Yet according to Prof. E. r. Tylor, the
natives Of Tasmania remained with
In the present century representatives
Of the immensely ancient Paleolithic
period" Recent studies Of the relies
of the Tasmanians, who became eX-
tlnct when brought into touch with
modern civilized man, show that the
Workmanship of their rude implements
was below that exhibited by the Drift
and Cave men" of Paleollthic times.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
NICARAGUA CANAL.
status OF the Negotiations for the
Inter-Ocean waterway.


The contract of the Maritime Canal
Company, of Nicaragua, was declared
forfeited by the Nicaragua government
on the 10th of October, on the ground OF
nonfulhllment within the 1O-year term
stipulated In the contract The Maritime
Canal Company has lodged a protest
against this action, alleging rights In the
premises which appear worthy OF con-
slderation. This government expects that
Nicaragua will afford the protestants a
full and fair hearing upon the merits OF
the case.
The Nicaragua canal commission,
which has been engaged upon the work
OF examination and survey of a ship canal
route across Nicaragua, having completed
its labors and made its report was dis
solved on May 81. and on June 10
new commission. known as the Isthmian
canal commission, was organized under
the terms of the act approved March
3, 1893, for the purpose of examining the
American isthmus with view to deter
mining the most practicable and feasible
route for ship canal across that 18th
mus, with Its probable cost and other
essential details. This commission, un-
der the presidency of Rear-Admiral John
c. Walker, United States navy (retired),
entered promptly upon the work intrusted
to II, ana IS now carrying OH sAaiHiha-
tions in Nicaragua along the route Of the
Panama canal, and in DaFien from the
Atlantic in the nelghborhood Of the ATtrlc
river to the bay of Panama. on the Pa
clfc side Good progress has been made,
but under the law comprehensive and
complete investigation is called for, which
will require much labor and considerable
time for its accomplishment. The work
will be prosecuted as expedtiously as
possible, and a report may be expected
at the earliest practicable date.
The great importance of this work can
not be too often or too strongly pressed
upon the attention of the congress. In my
message Of a year ago | expressed my
views Of the necessity Of a canal which
would link the two great oceans, to which
! | again invite your consideration. The
| reasons then presented for early action
/ a ra avau etronQpr now
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08

japanese are very fond Of strolling
through their bazaars. You enter at
one door and leave by another Goods
for sale are displayed on each side OF
alsles that wind through the length OF
the shop. Passing up and down these
alsles they lead you to the second, and
often third, story Of the building, then
back again through different aisles,
causing you to travel the length or the
establishment many dimes. Finally you
see the doorway few feet distant, but
even then you must travel this maze
several times Its length to escape.
Usually shopping Is very restful In
Japan. You sit around on the hoor, and
in some shops they bring you cups of
tea to sip and a "hIbachi' from which
TO light your pipe.
Time is of no consequence to the Ori-
entails, nor are they eager to sell. Their
Ideas of trade are very peculiar You
are compelled to ask them whether you
can see articles after their stating that
they have them In the store. Ten pieces
of an article sometimes cost twelve
times the cost of one. They will not
sell 100 at a less rate. but insist on your
paying extra because Of the large guam
tity desired. They frankly tell you
their price to japanese customers and
then that foreigners have to pay about
so to 100 per cent. more and laugh.
In the largest dry goods store In Toxic
fifty clerks are seen kneeling upon the
floor of the large building, but no mer-
chandIse Is visible. 1t Is kept in fire
proof % structures In the rear and car
rled to and fro for customers inspec-
tion by numerous boys. 1t is very Inter
estng to watch proceedings in such a
store.
Nearly all japanese stores are con-
Quoted in the same manner, though
some shops have on display samples Of
articles sold. If foreign lady Is shop
ping a crowd Of Japanese usually block.
AIDES the store, anxious to see the
strange sight Preparatory to the new
treaties going into effect the govern
ment issued an order for the natives to
abandon this obstructive habit.
The japanese are great imltators.
Almost every staple article has its imi-
tatlon here and Its label counterfelted.
A Philadelphia backing has half
dozen limitations. One maker inserts
his name, leaving North Front street,
Philadelphia, remaining, and the label
unchanged. except superior quality
is superior quarity." Another inserts
his name and Japanese town, but leaves
"133 and lac North Front street." and
so on.
The Japanese make heroic efforts al
English. While butchering It horribly
they do remarkably well, considering
everything. On the few English signs
of leading firms on Toklo's chief street
are seen: "Druccist," for druggist
foreign gords," leaned goods whole
sale and detail" THE shop of the arti
cles of the finery," The carriage and
all of harness" and "a harness maker,
"manufaktealary," "apothekaly," etc
Toxic correspondence Of the Baltimore
Sun.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
NK|NLEYS MESSAGE
Text Of Presidents An
nual Address.
POLICY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Rebellion Is Nearly Ended and Makes
Recommendation for Future Govern
ment-Au Governments Are Friendly
to the United States FavOrs Gold.
To the Senate and House of Representa-

To the Senate and House OF Representa-
tives:
At the threshold of your deliberations
you are called to mourn with your eoun-
trymen the death OF Vice-Presldent Ho-
bart, who passed from this life ON the
morning OF November q last. His great
soul now rests In eternal peace. His pri-
vate life was pure and elevated, while his
public career was ever distinguished by
large capacity, stainless integrity and ex-
alted motives. He has been removed from
the high office which he honored and dig
niaed, but his lofty character, his devo-
tion to duty his honesty OF purpose and
noble virtues remain with US as a price
less legacy and example.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
PROBLEM OF THE TRUSTS.
Need of EARLY Amendment of the Ex-
listing Law.

Combinations of capital, organized into
trusts to control the conditions of trade
among our citizens. to stife competition.
limit production, and determine the prices
of products consumed by the people, are
provoking public discussion and should
early claim the attention of congress The
Industrial commission created by the
act OF congress Of June Is. 1898,
has been engaged in extended hearings
upon the disputed questions involved in
the subject of combinations In re-
stralnt OF trade and competition. They
have not yet completed the investigation
of this subject and the conclusions and
recommendations at which they may ar
rive are undetermined. The subject is one
giving rise to many divergent views as to
the nature and variety or cause and eX-
tent OF the injuries to the public which
may arise from large combinations con-
centrating more or less numerous enter
prises and establishments. which previous
to the formation Of the combination were
carried on separately. II is universally
conceded that combinations which engross
or control the market of any particular
kind OF merchandise or commodity neces-
sary to the general community by sup
pressing natural and ordinary compeu-
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
THE GOLD STANDARD.
A Fitting Time 10 Make Provision for
Its Continuance.

urgently recommend that to support
the existing gold standard and to main
tain the parity in value of the coins OF
the two metals gold and silver and the
equal power of every dollar at all times
in the market and in the payment of
debts. the secretary of the treasury be
given additional power and charged with
the duty to sell United States bonds and
to employ such other effective means as
may be necessary to these ends. The au-
thority should include the power to sell
bonds on long and short time, as condi-
tions may require, and should provide
for a rate of interest lower than that
fixed by the act of January H. 1875. While
there Is now no commercial fright which
withdraws gold from the government,
but, on the contrary, such widespread
confidence that gold seeks the treasury.
demanding paper money in exchange, yet
the very situation points to the present as
the most fitting time to make adequate
provision to insure the continuance of the
gold standard and of public confidence In
the ability and purpose Of the govern
ment to meet all its obligations in the
money which the civilized world recog-
nlZes as the best
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
American Bridges Abroad.

The American bridge Is flinging its
majestic spans and arches across the
rivers of many lands-E Egypt, Siberia,
Japan, China, Peru. and others-and a
group of twenty-six skilled American
builders has departed for Rangoon,
British India, where an American com
pany has one Of its constructions in
nro0rpss
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY.
Prosperity at Home and Peace With
All Governments.

The seth congress convenes In Its first
regular session with the country In
condition Of unusual prosperity, Of uni
versal goodwill among the people at
home and relations Of peace and fried
ship with every government Of the world
our foreign commerce has shown great
increase In volume and value The com
blned imports and exports for the year
are the largest ever shown by single
year in all our history. Our exports for
1899 alone exceeded by more than N,WO,-
900 900 our imports and exports combined
in 1870. The imports per capita are 20 per
cent less than in 1870 while the exports
per capita are SIS per cent more than IN
1870. showing the enlarged capacity OF the
United States to satisfy the wants OF It's
own increasing population, as well as 10
contribute to those of the peoples Of other
nations. Exports Of agricultural products
were $7S4, ,142. or manufactured prod
ucts we exported in value $SS9 li6, be-
ing larger than any previous year. 1t Is
a noteworthy fact that the only years In
all our history when the products OF our
manufactures sold abroad exceeded those
bought abroad were 1898 and 1899.