davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

MADE bold by their power, the
trusts are taking a step that they
have never attempted before. II is
stated that the American Sugar Re-
filming company is endeavoring to ar
range territorial agreement with
European refiners with a view to
keeping sugar from the continent out
of the American market. There are
too many small refiners in Germany
for that. The arrangement which the
Standard Oil company is said to have
with Russian producers does not af-
ford parallel, inasmuch as oil fields
are restricted, whereas millions of
acres suitable for beat culture await
development. Another international
arrangement which is under way af-
fects the copper interests, which is
promised to be the biggest trust of
them all. The object of all these
movements is the restriction of COM
petition. the promotion of economies
in manufacture and the enhancement
of prices to the consumer. The tariff,
rs the Keokuk Constitution-Democ
says. is indeed a big thing behind the
sugar and copper trusts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

Cullom is to overthrow the forces of
iniquity that are lining up against
him he must depend upon the aid and
comfort to be derived from the ma
tional administration. He must make
the federal pie counter his base of
supplies, for the Hon. John r. Tan
ner holds possession of the commits
sary stores at Springfield. Hence Mr..
Cullom, albeit he has several times
maintained the opposite position. viii
be quick to discern that Mr.. Quay's
appointment by Gov. Stone is per-
fectly legal and laudable. Mr.. Hanna
will see to it that Mr.. Cullom's change
of heart is suitably rewarded when
the election of my successor" takes
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
The Sea GUN and the Fisherman,

In the fishing village of Auohmithie
(the Musselcraig of Scott's "Anti-
quary') you may frequently witness
sea gulls flying into the houses of the
fishermen and partaking of food from
their hands. One of these sea birds was
in the habit of staying in a fisherman s
house all the year round except at the
breeding season, when it left. Quite re-
Gently, while the gull was away, the
fisherman removed his home from
Auchmithie to Arbroath (the Fairport
of Scott's 'Antiquary'), distant some
3 !. miles from the former place, taking
up his residence in South street of Ar
breath. The fisherman never expected
to see his old friend the gull again. 1t
was therefore much to his establishment
that he beheld fortnight later the sea
bird come walking into his new resi-
dence with stately steps TO resume his
old familiarities and household ways
with his housekeeper.-Lond Lady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
Chinese Back scrntcher.

No Chinese home is without a back
scratcher, while many there be in other
wise happy American households who
do not know its joys. Therefore are
they compelled to hitch around on
chairs to dislodge the itch.
The oriental does better. He shoves
down his back an instrument which has
a carved bone or ivory hand with sharp
claws This is mounted on flexible
handle of cane or bone, and with few
pushes the annoyance ceases Hong
kong Correspondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
ON THE OPEN TRAIL.

This paltry earth and the low hung sky.
Like a little tent around ii.
Too cramped find to feel at home,
Too cramped always found It,
Since was ever n vagabond,
a yagrant-foot and rover,
Oh give me the width of the skies to roam
When my earthly days are over,
Let me out where worlds the milestones
are,
Where the unresting stars walk my way
Out out. where a man has elbow room
To travel his old time highway
And when the journey is done God grant
That one lone inn / find me
Where may enter and greet but her
And close the door behind me,
Arthur ]. Stringer in Ainslee's Maya
zine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
A PARALLEL is drawn by the Indian

A PARALLEL is drawn by the Indian
apolis Sentinel showing the difference
in public interest during the war with
Spain and the war against the Fill
ipinos. 1t declares with evident truth
that the hearts of the people are not
in the present struggle. You can
see, says the Sentinel, 1.-the evidence
of it in front of the bulletin boards
every day. 1t was only a few months
ago that these were the scenes of great
public demonstrations that were not
arranged for in any way. At every
report of a victory over the SPaniards.
great or small. there was enthusiastic
exultation. The people felt that we
were at war in just and noble cause.
But you do not see it now. Nobody
shows any pleasure in the capture of
Bulacan, or MalOlos, or Calumpit."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
Imperial BrawIs to BE Avoided.

Springfield MASS Republic.
1t will be an evil day for the repub-
lie when we come to regard ourselves
as so much of world power that
we are ready to join the brawls and
wars of the old world nations. Eng
land is quite ready to see us become
just that sort of power, available
for use in the extraction of her en-
broiled chestnuts. We must beware
lest Uncle Sam lose that sagacity
which has been regarded as his dis
tinguishing characteristic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

PosTMAsTERs must hereafter give
strict personal attention to the bust
ness of their offices. An order Just
issued by the department so declares,
and it further provides that they
must not absent themselves from
their duties for longer period than
one or two days without authority
granted on written application. The
new requirements will probably ne
cessitate large increase of the force
in the department at Washington, for
republican conventions will soon be
in order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
The Better Drawer.

"Your money or your lifel' cried
the robber.
"Ha, hap laughed the artist, and
drew pistol. The artist had no mon
ey, and, according to the critics, not
much life, but that was not why hs
laughed. He laughed because he be-
longed to the school which draws rapid
ly and boldly rather than the school
which draws laboriously, with great
attention to detail.-Detroit Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
CuIlom's Doubts DIssipated.

OblcngO OhrOnlcIe-
Fortunately for the venerable Shell
by Cullom, any douts he may have
had as to his duty in the matter of
voting to seat Mr. Quay are now re-
solved. The Hon. Hark Hanna has
announced that he is for Quay, and it
follows that Mr.. Cullom must be for
Quay also. For If the venerable Mr..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
London LandIorS-.

There is perhaps no tenant who is go
completely at the mercy Of his landlord
as the occupier of a house in London
which belongs to one of the great
ground landlords. He is an absolute
prisoner within the four corners of his
lease. The slightest deviation is accom-
panied with pains and penalties. but,
on the other hand, the landlord reserves
all kinds of privileges to himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

ONE of the most amusing, if not
one of the most significant signs of
the times, is the manifest earnestness
with which leading republican papers
are crying out that something should
be done to put stop to the trust
forming craze.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
For Bed and Hoard

1t is said that when John Jacob Astor
was once congratulated for his wealth
he replied by pointing to the bonds and
maps of property, at the same time in
curing, Would you like to manage
these matters for your bed and board2"
The man demurred
Sir" continued the rich man, sit
is all that can get a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

If you have piles. cure them No
use undergoing horrible operations
that simply remove the results of the
disease without disturbing the disease
itself. Place your confidence in De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t has
never failed to cure others; it will
not fail to cure you. For sale by T.
H Thomas, A j. Reiss and NJ. E.
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
Pretty Girl. Th..e.

1.-The Houtzdale penn. Journal saws:
THE ~ -H of the HoutzdaIe girls
are slender and delicately tinted. their
1 are like 49,, and they are without
- IN this or any other s. Their frowns
are like III. and their 12345o excite III
of pleasure and desire TOM them
Read this Z closely, and do not its
veracity."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
HORST Won KOECKRITZ.
nT-rn GporJAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

Very little furniture is used in the
bedrooms of Turkish houses. Rarely is
a chair seen. in any of them. A few
mats adorn the room, and the bed is
stretched ON the floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

VIENNA has made a beginning of
constructing bicycle pants through the
streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

INDEED one might well ask would
not this weather freeze you for this
time of year?-or any other time of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

THE Peoria morning paper now ap
pears in the hyphenated form of the
Herald-Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

A LAW putting bounty of So on
wolf scalps went into effect in Kansas
April j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

II O1T-ON TWENTY SEVENTH STREET
Ia between Eight-and- a-half and Ninth ave-
nues. u pair of gold spectacles- Finder will
please return to THE ARGUS office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

NOR RENT-STABLEFORTW OR THREE
II horses; all conveniencvs. Enquire 1902
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

1t has the faculty OF going directly to
the seat of the trouble, removing it
speedily. 1t ,rerer diSdppoints.
Scrofuious Hip Disease My boy
Willie had scrofulous hip disease from q
baby. Assesses developed. Months at
the hospital, with best treatment, did no
good. They said he would never walk
again. He was helpless and wasted away
to nothing but skin and bone. Hoods
Sarsaparilla had helped me, and gave 1t
to him. Imagine my delight at a wonder
full change. Assesses all healed, crutches
thrown away. He is now tall and stout,
perfectly well and the thanks are all due
to Hoods Sarsaparilla. Other mothers with
crippled children should know this" Mrs.
EMMA V. DUFF, Walp9le, Mass.
HiveS-"The itching of hives which
troubled me last summer was terrible;
Sarsaparilla and Hoods Pills cured me-"
Mrs. MARY IBBorT, 235 South Wolf St.,
Baltimore, Md.
ALI Run Down II was as tired in the
morning as at night, had no ambition, weak
and run down. Three bottles of Hoods
SarSaparilla built me up and cured me.
Can eat well and sleep we'll" Mrs. CHAs.
MoLZ, AIS Madison St., Sandusky, Ohio.
Dyspepsia :" Complicated with liver
and kidney trouble, l suffered for years
with dyspepsia, with severe pains. Hoods
Sarsaparilla made me strong and hearty"
]. Il. EMERToS Main Street, Auburn, Me.
Constructive Cough -" Five years
ago 1 had Consumptive cough which re-
duced me to q skeleton. Was advised to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla which L did and
recovered normal health. have been well
ever since" MATILDA BRIDGEwATER, Cor.
Pearl and Chestnut SIS, Jeffersonville, Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

NOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
with about go different slides, suitable for
Hing legal blanks or any description of papers
q fat form to be kept in shape for writing.
4 comprehensive index connected Just the
hing for any once with contracts etc., to
lie. Address b. z. c., care of THE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

GyOR SALE-CHEAP LOTS IN MMAS-
II ter's addition, old baseball grounds. These
OTIS will be sold from 800 upward; small
amount down, balance on long time at per
cent. Reidy Bros, room 4, Mitchell Lynde
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

HAVE YOUR SHIRT WAISTS MADE BY
IL an expert Fit and work guaranteed.
1906 Third avenue, second floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
little Sticks
Ki,adle the Fire. !"

Tie time for fires for
Suanling IS about gone and
the little sticks can take a
rest. Unfortunately ho1v-
eOer, the cold months brought
into the human system i'm
purities of the blood, 4vhich
generally shosv IN the Spring,
and 4vhich need treating Uith
Americas Greatest Spring
Medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

NOR RENT-A 5-ROOM HOUSE WITH
II modern convenience, Call ut 1888 Thirty
first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

ENOR RENT-NEw LODGE ROOM, WHAT
II was formerly the Standard club rooms.
Has been fitted up with new and complete
lodge room furniture and fixtures, and is
open and ready for inspection. Cheap rent;
steam heat. Apply of Kren & Math.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

NOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
of 50 bushels or over at g. so per ton, de-
Ivered G. o. ID. to any part of the city. Leave
Jrders at Commercial house barber shop, Rock
aland, or Enos James, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

MONEY TO LoAN-CHATTEL MORT
w gage loans by w. II. Eastman, 1712 Sec
ond avenue, without publicity or removal He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
WANTED.

WTANTED-BOARDER CHOICE ROOMS
w and board at 2226 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

TOR RENT-ONE FLAT, OPPOSITE c., r.
II l. & II depot. Flat of five rooms; water
ana bath room. Inquire of c. NJ Frew, oppo-
site the vacant fat in the building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

DOR RENT-A FURNISHED ROOM FOR
IL one or TWO persons Mt 1916 Second ave-
nue.. All modern convenenceS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
FOR RENT.

DIOR RENT-DOUBLE STORE BUILDING
II at l515-15l7 Second avenue. Inquire OF
Henry Carse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

UNOR SALE-AT A SACRIFICE, 40-ACRE
T. farm near town. Lots of fulit. To be
sold cheap to settle an estate. Here Is a bar
gain cheap for cash. No trade. Gordon &
Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

"ANTED-LADY AS HOUSEK EEPER:
w who understands taking care of
children. German preferred, a good home to
the right party. Louis Guldenzopf, 1900 Third
avenue Aiken and. Ninth street, South Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

VETANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w monds, watches, jewelry, hardware
musical instruments, bicycles clothing, dry
goods, furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions strictly
confidential. His new number and location
1923 Second avenue. Don't forget 1t. j. w
ZONES. Two rings on 1347.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

EIOR SALE-NINE-ACRE FRUIT FARM.
II All kinds of fruit; good buildings; near
town. A bargain for some one II taken soon.
Gordon & Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

E1OR SALE1TWO NICEHOMES ON THIRD
II avenue, one $780, the other 81, 100; paving
paid for Inquire at ITO Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

LlOR SALE-LOT ON SOUTHEAST COR
Il ner Ninth avenue and Twenty-second
street; terms to suit buyer Address Il. j.
Halpin, 500 Main street. St. Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

EyOR SALE%NEW sROOM HOUSE. SEW
II er. waterworllS. we'll. c;Stern and good
barn at 2sos Five-an half avenue. Apply on
premises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

WANTED-PUPILSI IN FREEHAND AND
w mechanical drawing. Pen and ink
china painting and new method of water col
ors. Childrens class Saturday afternoons,
with first lesson and material free. Class in
the evening. Lessons so cents Miss Plat,
studio sos Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

"ANTED-GOOD SOLICITORS IN ROCK
w Island to tai orders for the celebrated
Singer sewing machine. No. contract
given to right parties Call on or address the
Singer Manufacturing company, Az Harrison
street, Davenport Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

Subscribe for TIE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

EOR SALF-LARGE SALOON ICE BOX.
Il Call and examine it at A. II. Lifts, 1870
Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

NO. CARPENTERS.
w Apply Horst Il Peterson, 2l25 Fourth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

"ANTED-SEVERa FIRST CLASS
w machnists, blackSnitbs, woodworkers,
and painte S by a large manufactul ing conce tn
of Chicago suburb. Good wages paid. 40
dress Harvey care of THE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

BY FIRST-CLASS
w house cleaner. Apply 81 Tenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

WTANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
| w homework Call at T0I Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

"ANTFD-A GOOD ABLE-BODIED MAN
w as fireman ut the Rock Island Sash and
Door works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

I"ANTEO-GIRLS TO LEARN DRESS
w making. Mrs Dunleavy, 500 Thirteenth
| street. Up stairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

w AETED-TO RENT. BETWEEN NOW
w and Sc pit. !. 9 or 10room house; must
have all modern convenienceS. Will pay S35
or $40 per month Address us Nineteen tn
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

"ANTED-AGENTS TO SELL LAND IN
w eastern South Dakota, good commission
and free transportation. J. A. Stransly, Puk-
wanna, s. ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

"ANTED-TWO ROOMS SUITABLE FOR
w light housekeeping. Young married
couple No children Address $" ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

"ANTED-TWOM MEN COLLECTORS AND
w SO icitorS for Rock Island. Pc rmanent
positions 80 Mitchell & Lynde building, be-
tween and p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
THE ARGUS.

LIZ rHE NAME OF J. ". ForrER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

6" ANTED-LOCAL SOLICITING AGENT
w for accident insurance: one who can de-
vote sufficient time to the business to make it
profitable. Address ''E M" ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

VITANTED-GOOD. ELIABLEOIL SALES
w man. on commission orSalary. Address
Quaker OH and Implement company, Cleveland,
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

"ANTED-A FIRST-CLASS GIRL FOR
w general house work. Only four in fam
lily; easy place. good pay. Call afternoon CT
evening at IS271z Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

WANTED-A FEW GOOD AGENTS.
w male and female. Good pay. 31S Tw en-
tieth street. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

1t has the faculty OF going directly to
the seat of the trouble, removing il
speedily. II ,1erer diSdDpOints,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-12
Griffith III the "Avengcr."

John Griffith, who is announced to
appear at the Union opera house on
Friday evening in NJ. NJ. Anicet B0ur~
goise and Fetal's play, The AVengcr."
has had Il very remarkable career on
the stage before reaching his present
assured position. He started on the
lower rounds Of the ladder and then be-
came for many seasons leading man
for keene and subsequently for Mod
jeslSa. He first came into prominence
as star by his remarkable perform
ance of MephiStopheles in Sir Henry
Irving's version of Faust" In that
play he created sensation, and this
season he will he seen in a role which
is declared to be oven the stronger The
play, despite its title, is of the histor-
ical romantic type, and deals With a
beautiful love story, which took place
on the French frontier of Spain early
in the seventeenth century amidst most
stirring and dramatic surroundings. AS
a drama The AVengcr' has been ac-
corded 4 high place in stage literature
The management of Mi. Griffith and
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-12
TO Reel! AIM ARID LANDS
Nature of the Work OF the Irri-
cation Company.
ITS AIMS AND OBJECTS
The Coming Session Will Be the Largest
Ever Held - Noted Scientists and
Skilled Engineers Are Expected
to Be in Attendance.

Missoula, April 11-There have been
so many inquiries received at the
Standard office regarding the nature of
the work of the irrigation congress and
the purpose of the organization that the
following explanation, taken from the
circular issued by the last session, will
be of interest and is given for the in
formation of those who are not familiar
with the points mentioned:
THE objects of the sessions of the
congress may be briefly stated, A large
percentage of the acreage of the United
States is arid or semi arid. Much of
that great area may be reclaimed and
turned into fertile fields by the utiliza-
ton Of the waters of the streams and
by impOunding the storm waters of the
mountains, valleys and plains for use
during the long seasons of drouth. Ad-
dtional state and national legislation is
required. Much has been accomplished
in this direction and no questions are
being more discussed by the newspa-
pers and periodicals of the United
States than those which affect the arid
sections of the United States.
The people of every state are directly
interested in these questions At the
present rate of increase Of population,
the time is very short before every por
ton of the United States will be crowd
ed with those seeking new places to
build up homes and gain a competency
for themselves and their families. The
arid and scmi-arid sections, through
development by means of irrigation,
can be made to furnish homes for many
millions of people.
THE sessions OF the congress have
| been attended by scientists, skilled en-
gineers, statesmen, representatives of
several of the executive apartments Of
the United States and by business men
and agricuturists. The great interest
manifested throughout the country will
bring a large representation from the
various states to the approaching sas-
siOns of the congress. The meetings
will be open to the public
The basis of representation in the
delegations to the congress that will
meet in Missoula this year will be an
nounced in a short time 1t is expected
that this will be the largest session that
the congress has ever held and the pres
ence of some of the most noted experts
is looked for. The last two NEE ings
of the congress have aroused new in
terest in the subjects that are c1nsid-
cred and for this reason alone it is be-
lieved that the session of 1899 will be
a memorable one in the history of the
congress.