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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-04-06
The Army to be 100000 Strong

Birmingham Age-Herald.
There has never been any real
doubt as TO the size that the ad-
ministration would make the
army under the army reorganiza~
ton bill. There was only a guess
ton as to the nature Of the excuse
that would be utilized in carry
ing it to the limit. The excuse
has been found in the present
condition of the Philippines, and
it has practically been decided to
call for $4,000 volunteers in adj
dilion to the provisional or regu-
lar army of $4,000 men. The n
tistments for the regular army
now number $4,000, and that
branch of the service will soon
be filed.
The pressure upon the presi
dent to call for volunteers has
been heavy. and no one has exs
pected him to-resist it. He has
pretended TO; resist it, but at no
time has he seri usly intended to
lose the patronage connected
with al increase Of the army to
100000 men. Nearly a thousand
much desired general, staff and
regimental appointments will be
thrown into his hands, and at the
opening of his second campaign
such patronage is not to be dess
pissed. 1t has not been. It will be
worked for all it's worth.
Although Aguinaldo is rapids
lY growing weaker, and, is per-
haps today without ammunition
or other resources, it is claimed
in the war department. aud in
other administration circles that
fully $4,000 men must be sent to
the Philippines. Such anumber is
not really needed there, but they
are nevertheless to be seus; and
it is believed that General Joe
Wheeler will go along as one of
the 3 major generals that will be
commissioned with the mastering
in of 81. OG0 volunteers.
The real cause lies deeper,
however. than patronage, mnch
deeper than the requirements of
new possessions. The men and
the trusts aod the corporations
who make up the Hanna slush
fund as four years roll around;
want alarge standing army. They
have-been promised as much, and
they demand before again SUBJ
scribing that the promise of 1896
shall de fulfilled. This is the long
and Short of it. Plutocracy is to
win out. 1t is to be protected by
100. 900 bayonets, not to mention
machine guns, Il calls for troops
as a condition precedent. Troops
before cash. and the administra-
ton is attending strictly tobusin-
ess. Its campaign manager is
business" in every sense of the
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-04-06
The Qrads
This Years Wheat Crop.
A Dem o,ratic New spaper.

Cheap bread is not assured.
Mr. E. w. Thoman estimates the
condition of winter wheat to-day
at five per cent. below that of
the corresponding day of last
year. Rains have fallen in Cali
fornia, and that state will have a
larger crop than it had last year,
but the crops Of Oregon and
Washington are less promising
than they were On the first day
of April last. The three Pacific
states will not probably yield
more than they did last year.
The Injuries Inflicted on tie
crop in the states east of the
Rocky mountains by the severe
weather of February cannot at
present be estimated, because no
one can say to what extent the
roots were affected Mr.. Thoman
is inclined to think that the roots
in the great wheat states have
not been seriously harmed-at
least not to an extent that will
materially lessen production.
Favorable weather will, he seems
to think, bring the crop out IL
good shape. If the roots Of the
winter wheat in the six principal
wheat states are unhurt, the crop
of winter wheat bids fair to be
up to the average of recent
years
The spring wheat sowings are
delayed by unfavorable weather.
Comparatively little ground has
been prepared. Heavy snowfalls
are at this writing delaying farm
work. Lands are unploughed that
are customarily ploughed. The
spring sowings are delayed, and
the acreage may on this account
be reduced. Much depends upon
the nature of the weather in this
month Farmers are discouraged
by the backwardness of their
work. Even in Texas very little
planting has been done, and in
state sixtysfve per cent. Of it is
ordinarily completed by April 1.
On account Of the delay, it is
impossible to estimate the acres
age of spring wheat. But a
month of fine weather would
change the situaf1oI and it is
therefore too early to say that
the wheat crop will be below that
of last year, fine as that crop
was.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-04-06

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. j. II. Hill & Son,
Goldsboro, and John r. Smith, Mt
Olive.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-04-06

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what it was made for.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-04-06

Hoods Pins cure liver ills the non-irritating ane
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-04-06
S66d RIGS!
| have 100 Bushels of
Seed Rice. which | will sell
for ST per bushel.
JNO. B. ExUM.
Sahston. N. c.
win mch2
WANTED.

WIN mch2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
THE PACIFIC COAST.
fits People Awakening to Changed
Commercial Conditions.
San Francisco Making Efforts to se-
cure Control OF the Hawaiian,
Philippine and Other Orb
entail Trade.
Especial San Francisco letter.

California is awakening to the new
condition of things, and will no longer
rely upon her climate scenery, eastern
capital and the tourist crop. She will
enter the 'open door," seeking the
commerce of the orient, and thus hopes
to build up great commercial metrop-
oils in this empire of the west" Cali
fornia has long stood in her own light
by waiting for eastern capital to build
her factories and develop her natural
resources. Her merchants never
reached out for the trade of the orient,
seeming to think that their field was
limited. Her policy has not been one
of expansion, except in the matter of
booming real estate and mining stocks.
But with the Expansion" of American
territory in the Pacific ocean great
commercial advantages will naturally
flow to California. Heretofore her
ocean trade has been practically neg
iected. although, by reason of her geo.
graphical position, San Francisco is the
most desirable port of export for the
Hawaiian islands, the Philippines,
HongKong and the Asiatic ports. San
Francisco is a midway station to the
orient, and should naturally be in
touch with the incoming and outgoing
commerce of those countries, whose
demands for American goods are enor-
mously increasing. About 5000, COO, 600
worth of American goods are yearly
sent to the Philippines and contiguous
countries. Yet the total exports last
year from San Francisco by sea were
only $40, 100000 and the imports $780,
100000 1t is to get more of this trade
that has caused San Francisco to
awaken. The annexation of the Ha-
waiian islands and the occupation of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03

the Philippines opens up new era to
the United States and to the Pacific
coast, and especially to San Francisco
the Golden Gate city.
Are her merchants able to grasp the
almost countless wealth that must
flow through these open doors into the
Golden Gate? Trade with these coun-
tries will naturally increase under
American jurisdiction, and no doubt
the islanders can consume every thing
that California produces. Consequent
~ California will hereafter look to the
orient for a market instead of to the
eastern states. The Hawaiian trade is
already controlled by Californians, but
it will be largely increased. Since the
occupation more sugar plantations
have been established, for the American
laws are not so eXacting. and, also, are
more easily evaded in the matter of
taxes. The coffee industry is also being
extended. But, and there is always a
but, this calls for more Asiatic labor
ers, who would come in direct competi-
on with the Pacific coast laborers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
The Hawaiian islands

The Hawaiian islands exported last
year to the United States about S15,-
COO, 900 worth of sugar, and received in
return about $4,000 600 of our goods.
California has about so per cent. of the
Hawaiian trade. The question with
California since the annexation is, can
she hold the bulk of that trade and its
natural increase? The increased pro-
ductiOn of sugar is rapidly overshadow-
ing every other industry on the islands
the sugar kings, with their concentric
| rings, have a monopoly of the sugar
production. Another set of kings have
recently appeared on the island and
have increased the coffee production.
| The Hawaiians, or rather California
capitalists, have been buying most of
their building material and machinery
| for their sugar mills from Germany
and England. As rice, bananas and
rineapples are produced in Hawaii it
| will be seen that here is also a compe-
| automatically with Louisiana and
South Carolina
| California expects, however to fill up
| the Filipinos with her fruits, and also
to supply them with wheat, flour and
| manufactured goods. During the last
few months there has been a liberal
| shipment of California wines to Manila.
| with the view Of educating the taste of
| the native to our standard, and thus
make of him consumer. He may not,
however, consume much of our other
products. raw or otherwise.
Since the acquisition of Hawaii, with
| the duty off, the shipments of Califor-
MA wines to that country are the
largest in the history of the state.
Japan has nearly doubled her orders for
wine during the past year, and China
has shown an increased taste for it.
Arrangements are being made to I'M
load cargoes of it in Porto Rico and
Cuba. The wine crop of California last
year was about II, OOO, 600 of gallons, a
falling off of about 40 per cent. from
| the year previous These open doors
and the decreased production have
| caused slight rise in prices. The
wine Industry will now receive fresh
| impetus in California; and in order to
cultivate the great vineyards cheap La
Dor must be had. This will also open
the door for more Chinese and Japan
| ese- They are more expert and work
| much cheaper than the Caucasian, and
! this competition will shut the door for
| him. There is nothing to prevent the
Hawaiians, our newly-acquired broth
ers. from entering the California labor
| field; and we may soon have about
| 5000, 900 Filipinos to recognize as broth
ers.
| a new field and new problem pre-
sents itself, and California may be the
| first called upon to solve it. The dis
| covery of a new world opened other
lines OF trade and changed commercial
centers- Our recent acquisitions, with
| the open doors. may revolutionize the
commerce of the world, and perhaps
| build upon the Pacific one of the great
| est cities in the United States
| J. II. 6CANLANR
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
MANY LIVES RUINED.
Why Bright Young Men Should De-
cline to Enter Politics.
Very Few Men I'm Public Life Are
Happy Even Have Glimpses
OF Happiness i'm the
Future.
ESPECIAL Washington Letter.

Every two years,when the congresses
expire, we witness the departure OF
friends, many of them never to be seen
again, for when the congressman go
back to private life they seldom have
opportunity to enter it again.
One young man, who has been in the
house of representatives for six years,
to-day referred to his retirement pa
theticalIy, saying: 81 am only 3S years
old, and my future is behind me LII
I had known what I was going into l
would never have tried to come to con-
life uselessly. They are gone, and they
have been empty years.
s'Of course, if I could have been re-
elected for another term I might have
amounted to something. But 1t takes
at least six years of hard work for
man to secure recognition and be re-
garded in the house of representatives
as fixture. After that it is all smooth
sailing, because the other old members
gather around the fellows who are ex-
pected to stay, and they give.up good
committee places and extend Legislative
courtesies which new members cannot
obtain, and for which they have no
hope.
sBut 1 could not gain the coveted
fourth term. I was left at the polls,
and now, while yet young man, am
a back number. I shall try for the
nominatio in 1900, and if I get it
shall make as strong fight as possible,
knowing that if 1 win 1 will be fixed
solidly in my district. That is the
only hope for me now, and that hope
shall diligently pursue"
Poor fellow! He is now pursuing an
ignis fatuus He will waste another
two years of his life seeking to return
to congress-; and he will be disappoint-
ed. When the people turn down young
man they do it Intentionally, and usual
1y permanently. This young man has
usually but one show out of a tho1-
sand to get back, and so enamored Of
congressional life is he that he will
take that one chance, be defeated and
then live on regarding his life as a
wreck. But if he were to drop politics
and go to work in his profession, the
law, he might achieve distinction and
win fortune, because he has more than
ordinary ability and educational ac-
quirements.
years taken unto himself a wife, SO
that he cannot afford to invest all of
. his earnings in the political rattle. 1t
is possible that his wife may wean him
from the political ambition which leads
him and lures him to the tempting of
fate. In her success will be his only
hope of future success and happiness.
But there is another man in congress,
about to retire, who views the matter
differently. 1t is Hon. Sam NJ. Clark,
of Keokuk, Ia, who says: 81 have of
late years been glad that was unable
to come to congress when I was young
man At that time, 80 years ago, my
ambitions were checked; older and
ADLER politicians turned me down, and
hence 1 was obliged to remain at home.
Since reaching mature age I have
looked back with complacency upon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03

This cheap labor will not be supplanted
by white laborers who may emigrate to
the island, because the white man can
not work for such small wages and live.
Of course these additional plantations
Increases the demand for more machin-
ery and certain classes of goods which
California may or may not supply.
Heretofore she has neglected the Aus
tralian trade, and left it to go further to
New York. The changed conditions
will no doubt open new avenues of bust
ness and attract emigration to these
islands, and San Francisco, by her geo.
graphical position, claims the greater
part of the Philippine trade. AT least,
that's what she proposes to reach after.
She has slept over what might have
been hers and now awakens to the fact
that nothing will come to the city that
waits. New lines of transportation to
the islands will give an impetus to ship
building on the coast. The business
with these countries has increased to
such an extent that the vessels now
employed cannot do the business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03

that result. If had been sent to con-
gress 80 years ago 1 would have been
given a couple of terms, and then
would have been left at home, because
that is the custom of the country. In
that event I should have spent the past
so years bewailing my fate, and secret
~ abusing the people for not keeping
me to the front where I might have
achieved distinction.
But the people were kind to me;
kinder than they knew. They kept me
in congress until was So years old, and
then they gave me four years in the ma
tional house of representatives. Thus
l round out my career in a gratifying
manner. 1t is much better to receive
hcnors later in life. because they are
the more appreciated, after having been
so long withheld
What a world of philosophy of life
there is in the contrast of the expert
ences of the young man and the old man
who come to congress. In these two ex-
periences the reader may see tie folly
and wisdom of politics. Here is young
man whose future is clouded with
gloom. Here is mature man whose fu-
ture is lighted with the rainbow hues of
content.
One morning as Congressman Dolli-
ser, Iowa's noted orator, was coming
east on an express train. Senator Elkins,
the millionaire senator from West vir-
ginia, entered the same car and en-
gagged the western man in conversation
Finally he said: sDolliver, why do you
remain in congress as poor man? You
are growing older all the time, and one
of these days your people will turn you
out, and you will be poor old gray
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03

A japanese company has just COM
pleted three magnificent steamers
Quilt in England, by the way), and q
line will soon De established from Hong
Kong to San Francisco, a steamer ieay-
ing each port every eight days. Ger
many is also building a line OF four
steamers for the oriental and California
trade.
The Japanese demand for -four has
increased about 20 per cent. during the
past year, and the United States is the
largest importer from Japan, the prin-
cipal articles being silks and teas. This
growing trade demands new trans
portation lines, and herein San Fran
cisco expects to profit, though through
no special effort of her own. Japan inn
ports largely of our cotton-which
comes from the southern states; and
machinery, nearly all of which comes
from the eastern states. The Japanese
are not so prejudiced against Amer
leans and American goods as are the
Chinese, and are eager for mutual trade
and foreign capital. The japanese
board of trade recently removed the
restrictions against foreigners holding
lands and investing in other enterprises.
While Japan is becoming modernized.
China is disintegrating, and the United
States may soon have two more open
doors. A little more enterprise on the
part of California business men will
divert much of this trade from the Ger
mans and British, who stand ahead OF
America in the order named. The OPP
portunity of becoming one of the great
est cities of the world is now offered to
San Francisco. She proposes to reach
for it, but her short-sightedness for the
past quarter of century casts a doubt
upon her attaining the prize which is
ripe and within easy reach.
With the Atlantic states seeking to
build up a trade in the orient, Cali
fornia is likely to be overshadowed, not
withstanding her superior advan-
tageous geographical condition" as
midway station.
The commerce of the United States
with China has almost doubled in value
during the past six months, and with
the gradual opening of that country
trade will increase in a gr~ ater proper
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03

beard with no visible means of support.
Why don't you go to work and make
money first and then go back to con-
gress? That's what / did"
With but little reflection Mr.. Dolliver
responded: ''Bhat is well enough for
you, but L am not familiar with the
modern methods of lawful larceny, and
could never become rich man."
The millionaire senator laughed
heartily at this home thrust sally, which
was not intended to be offensive, and he
said: "All right. my boy, keep on with
your oratory and remain in your pow
erty. and one of these days you will at
least thank me for having given you
good advice"
And it was good advice, too. In the
higher political and social world money
is king. at all of the white house re-
ceptions. at all of the diplomatic din
ners, at all of the public functions of
senator's and representatives, at all Of
the prominent hotels the men of wealth
move as royalty moves. The men and
woIseE about them pass smirkingly by,
bowling low; and the walters and wait
resses salaam before the rich men and
women as to princes and princesses.
if young men who are am
bilious for political .honors would start
right they would first worship at the
shrine of Mammon, and gather togeth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
Aia,Ety lzsIaSg;7
The question NET.

do you wish &c have your teeth ex-
amined?" asked. the dentist of the sad
faced man who had been waiting in the
ante-room for one hour and IS min
utes-
Whereupon the answer was tartly
given: What do you suppose came
up here, for, to buy a cook stove?
Really" said the dentist. smiling'
81 didn't know. 1 thought that posi-
bly, you might be after some new furni-
ture for your dining-room." -Detroif
Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
A Chance He'd Overlooked.

Griggs-Have you heard the news?
POOR old Blinks has shot his arm of out
uniting.
might have known
why. heavens and earth. man. what's
he matter now?''
Matter? BAIL Haven'tf gone and
vet dozen bottles of champagne that
shnks wouldn'thit anything!"-Brook-
yn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03

Cora-So the engagement between
Miss Trilby and George Wrinkles is off?
Ella-Yes, she was too sensitive.
woman ran a baby carriage over her.
foot, and when she told George a bout it
he asked her if it upset the baby car
riage.-N. Y. Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
At the Club.

"Ihear you've got divorce from your
wife"
That's correct"
what was the trouble?''
''No trouble at all, only / wanted TO
be envied by the other married men,
and make you all feel bad. "-Tammany
Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
Their Fad.

Quiz.-Whatsdo you specially notice
about uneducaied men that have made
large fortunes?
Biz.-That they almost invaria bly, at
tribute it TO their lack of education.-
Brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
CouIan,t blame Him.

'What," Numbered Mr.. Meekton' $
wife, do you think OF this man who
married three wives, and then wants
TO come to congressi"
well, Henrietta" he answered. as he
gloomily tapped the edge of the table.
II dunno's / blame him for wanting to
get away from home and come to Wash
ington for a little while. "-Washingtop
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
He WASN'T Prepared.

"Would you advise me to take an
ocean trip, doctor2'' asked the invalid.
No." was the reply; 81 think
series of mud baths would benefit you
more.'
But, DOCTOR" said the sick man, in
tones that savored of hopelessness and
despair, az can't afford to go into poll.
cs."-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
The New Way.

All men were doomed to earn their breaC
By toll from day to day,
But here and there is some one now
Who has better way.
He shrewdly looks about him and
Proceeds to form trust.
And then, while others earn his bread.
He losses them the crust.
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
Hard to Make a Choice.

he needless sinner, shave you ever
thought on your future hfe?''
eyes, great deal, and, do you know,
cannot make up my mind between
Porto Rico and the Philippines. Kan
sas City Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
wouId Have to Wait.

The billionaire's little son wept Bit
terly.
"Why is this?" asked the fond IA
ther.
'He wants the moon, sir" the NURSE
explained.
He will have to wait until I can get
him the earth "-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
Hot Pince to Go To.

Mrs. CrimsonbeakI wonder where
in the world the alarm clock has gone!
1 saw it on the mantel yesterday.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-It was there yes
terday, but I heard it going off tina
morning.
"We!l, I hope it hasn't gone where
you told it to go"-Yonkers States
man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03
Old Age Deferred.

Now 1t should take long time for
A cook to grow antique,
Because you know they always take
A day OF every week
m. Y Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-03

"And you say you gave me no en-
eouragement?"
THAT is what said"
mo encouragement? Why. even
your father thought it all settled
my father? What proof have you
of your extraordinary statement?'
Proof? The best of proof. He bor-
rows money from mel" Cleveland
Plain Dealer.