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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-18
THE OVERSEER AT FAULT.

The condition of the roads are such
as justify the statement that the aver
age overseer knows about as much
about road making as a six-year-old
boy should know. The average boy
has experimental with water enough
to know that it will run down hill.
The average boss" hasn't found that
out yet, or if he is aware of that law
of nature, he doesn't put that knowl-
edge to practical use. The boy knows
that where water is, there will be mud
The boss" let's water stand in the
roadway, and the farmers wagons, aft
er passing over a few times with a
load sinks in to the axle. If the mud
was bothering the boy, he would go to
the source of the water and turn it in
another direction.
OF course, so long as we must de-
pend on a dirt roadbed, we must eX-
pect mud at times, and at times it will
be impossible to haul loads over the
best drained roads; yet there is no
reason why we can't have much better
roads according to the amount of work
and money expended on them each
year. The farmer is to blame is he does
not see that the worth of his money
and time is put on them to the best
advantage. He cannot hope to better
the roads without systematic work. It
cannot be done in one year or two
years or five. Good roads are a
growth, and the only way to secure
them is to work through the overseer.
The greatest item in road improve
ment is draining. Constant travel on a
dry roadbed will improve the road ev-
cry year. Constant travel on a wet
roadway will make a worse and worse
road every succeeding rainy spell.
Every shovelful of dirt moved in the
road should be lifted with the idea of
future as well as present benefit. The
middle of the road, the driveway,
should always be built up. Put more
dirt in the center, but remove none.
bitches along each side will carry off
the water, and as the traffic of the
succeeding years harden and pack
down the roadbed, the water will run
Olt nOt luIO IHe
dirt of the road, making travel impos-
sible until the sun and wind have
dried out the moisture. Another thing
to be studied is the soil. Some soils
readily shed water while others are
ready to take it in,
AS a general thing the soil in the
low stretches of roads and valleys is
of a nature that takes in water while
on the hillsides it is of clay nature
which easily becomes packed and i'm
pervious to moisture. This should be
kept in mind, even when grading is
done, the hillshides should be graded
down and mixed with the soil of the
low ground. This serves a two-fold
purpose. It makes the hills less steep
to pull load up, and 1t makes more
substantial roadbed for the valleys.
Another thing, too much money is
expended in building bridges in places
where there is little travel. Often iron
bridges costing $1,000 will be put
across streams where not a dozen
teams cross in a month. The money
could be put to a more beneficial use
to the whole community by expanding
| in grading. Bridges are a necessity,
but the peoples money should be spent
with view to the general good Of all.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-18

Nellie" said her father, this is
your little brother"
why, papa" asked the little girl,
inspecting the new baby with interest
and amazement, How did they get
him past the janitor?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-18

On the Queensland, New South
Wales. boundary line. on the edge Of
the Australian desert, an artesian well
has struck yield Of water Of 10000
gallons a day.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-18
STRANGE SEA TALE
MYSTERY OF A BRIG SAILING
MANY YEARS AGO.
FOUND OFF COAST OF SPAIN

No Word Ever Heard of Twenty Souls
Who Were On Board-Grewsome
Suggestion That An Octopus May
Have Carried Off the Entire
Crew.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
HAWAIIAN POLITICS.
Both Parties Nominate Natives as Del
egates to Washington.

VICTORIA. B. C.. Oct. 4.-The follow
ing advices were brought from
Honolulu by the steamship MIowera-
dated September 20:
The Republican and Democratic par
ties each held their conventions on the
c4th. Each party named native Ha-
waiians for delegates 20 Washington.
making IT certain that all the candi-
dates in the field will be natives; and
the Independents are sure to put up
Robert W. Wilcox.
The Republican nominee ls Samuel
Parker. chairman Of the Hawaiian DEL
egation to the national Republican con-
vention at Philadelphia. The Demo-
Gratis have put up Prince David Ka-
wanakoa. Both Parker and Prince Da-
vid are very popular natives and the
campaign with them and Wilcox in the
field promises to be interesting. Will
cox is an avOwed Royalist and an enc
my of annexation.
The Republican platform pledges the
party to secure from the legislature
liberal allowance for the use and
benefit Of Liliuokalani."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
MARK TWAIN RETURNS.
Believes That the Stars and Stripes
Win and Should Wave With
the Union Jack

NEW YORK. Oct. Mark Twain
win leave London on Saturday to make
his home in the United States after
a nine-years' residence in Europe, says
"a London dispatch to the Herald.
He returns. he says. feeling like a
boy rejuvenated in body and spirit
and in mind. The great humorist will
spend the winter in New York and will
go back 20 his old home, Hartford.
Conn, in the spring. He AYERS that
nine years contact with England and
continentals has assured him that the
Anglo-American pact exists.
England ne says. ''is the best
friend We have got in Europe and We
the only friend she's got on earth. No
one ventures To suggest formal often
sive and defensive alliance. but It is
our mutual intent that sentiment along
that line should grow in the hearts OF
the people until the time is coming
when each OF the two great peoples
will need it in their business.
1T is out Of my line to be pessimis-
tic. but think that the Chinese con-
cert, which has already become a COM
edy. is likely to end in a tragedy.
When the crash comes II will be best
for America and best for the world that
the Union Jack and the Stars and
Stripes should wave together"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
FIRST INFANTRY SENT.
Wfll Stamp Out Insurrection on Marin
duque and Rescue Shields and
His Command.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 4.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at the
war department:
Manila, Oct. 4-First Infantry will
go to Marinduque October 6 on the
Sumner: General Hare to command
the island with orders to push opera
tions until the insurrection is stamped
out absolutely. He will have twelve
full companies Of infantry. Anderson's
first operations developed nothing. no
reports since October 2.
MACARTHUR"
The above dispatch relates to re-
Inducements sent to the island Of Mar
induque, where Captain Shields and 81
men Of the Twentieth volunteer in
fantry were either killed or captured
by the insurgents.
At that time General Macarthur
sent Colonel Anderson and two COM
panies of the Thirty-eighth volunteer
infantry with the Yorktown and two
gunboats to the relief Of Shields and
his command If they were still alive.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05

evening brings news OF the wreck ~
the japanese mall boat Futami Maru,
which struck rock On Mlndora ISL
and In gale and was total loss,
being broken In two
The loss OF the ship and cargo are
placed at sLSOo,OOO,
The passengers and crew, numbering
lSO. were saved,
A story comes from Los Negros con-
cernlng the wrecking OF the bark Al
mond. trading vessel and the mur.
der OF the captain, two mates, three
white sailors and fifteen natives. She
ran ashore on coral reef and was
quickly surrounded by hundreds OF saw.
ages. The captain, officers ana crew
were then beaten TO death with clubs,
Her decks were literally running with
blood OF the unfortunate victims, and
fierce savages then carried from the
wreck everything movable Il, Lyme
was the murdered skipper. The first
and second officers were John Garland
and Peter Mullen,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
ANNUAL CREEK COUNCIL.
Considers First Annual Message OF
Chief Porter.

MUSCOGEE. /. T.. Oct. 4-The an
nual session OF the Greek council has
convened at okmulgee. Chief Porter's
first annual message was read. It Is
pronounced one Of the most important
messages ever sent to the council. au-
thorizirg the Creeks to take census Of
their own citizens. which act was not
approved by President Mckinley.
Chief Porter does not agree with the
view Of the general government that
the tenure in common by which the
tribe now holds its lands should be
changed to that Of individual tenure,
as provided IN the Curtis act. He
advocates standard allotment Of 100
acres as each citizens share In the
common estate. He also advocates a
reform Of the stock law and recon-
mends that steps be taken so that ap-
peals from the decision OF the Dawes
commission in land cases may be taken
to the United States courts in the ter
ritory instead Of the interior depart
ment at Washington.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
A POLICY OUTLINED.

NEW YORK. Oct. "A dispatch TO
the Times from Paris says;
The International Congress OF Peace.
now being held in Paris. has passed
several resolutions concerning the poll
cy in China.
The congress resolved that the action
OF the missionaries was often intoler.
ant; that their religious propaganda
should not be backed up by diplomatic
or military forces; that they should go
into China at their own risks and peril:
that Europe should abandon any reli-
gious protectorate In China; that forci-
bic annexation OF territory. especially
that held sacred by the Chinese, should
cease; that the powers should attempt
TO establish a stable government. capa-
BILE OF undertaking internal reforms.
and that the open door for the honest
commerce Of the world on equal terms
is the only policy which gives any
guarantee for the country's future
peace and stability.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
PORTO RIcAN COURTS.
Controller OF the Treasury Renders a
Decision Affecting Deputy
MaShals.

WASHINGTON. Oct t.--Mr. Trace
well, the controller OF the treasury. has
rendered decision as to the pay
ment OF court expenses and compen-
satlon OF United States deputy marshals
connected with the United stases dts
trict court OF Porto Rico: the disposal
OF the funds by them: to what author
lty the marshal should report and ac-
count for the disbursement OF funds
coming 10 his hands and the use and
supply OF books and blanks needed for
his office.
These questions involve an lnterpre-
taiion OF that part OF the Porto Rico
act relating to the courts Of the Isl.
and The controller holds that the
Porto Rlcan act dlfferentlates this court
from other United States district
courts. either in the states or terri
tories. and that the salaries Of Its en-
GERS. including that of deputy mar
shals, shall be paid out OF the Porto
Rlcan treasury. that the expenses ~
all the officers shall be paid out Of the
Porto Rican treasury and also that all
fees earned by them are TO be account
ed for and reported to the United
States. But one class OF deputy United
States marshals the controller decides
Il privileged to be appointed by the
Porto Rican court. namely a class TO be
paid out OF the treasury of Porto Rico.
The controller Of the treasury further
decides that all operating expenses o.
the court shall be paid by the United
States; that the fines. costs and fees
charged and collected by the marshals
should be paid into the treasury Of the
United States; that the marshal should
report tc the attorney general Of the
United States and account to the dc-
counting officers Of the United States;
that the deputy maHhals shall be paid
their compensation from the Porto Rlc-
an treasury and that the department
Of justice Is required to furnish the
United States marshals with all neces-
sary blanks for their Offices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
METHODIST ExPANsIoNrsTs.
Bishop Thoburn Calls Bryanlsm q
Seml-Chinese Policy.

CHICAGO. oct. 4,--National questions
promise to take a prominent place In
the deliberations Of the slxty-first an-
nusl conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal church (the Rock River con-
ferencel now being held here.
Bishop j. NJ. Thoburn, cf India. in
q lecture last evening on the situation
in the Orient. called the attempt to
shut this country In from the world n
semi Chinese policy"
China built great wall about IT,
self" he said. "and similar attempt
on the part OF the United states would
result in the same arrested develop
ment.
"The world was made for one peo-
pie; the people OF various nationalitIeS
are spreading over Il; there must be
open doors; no one part Of the earth
should be shut up for any race
The Rev. Thomas B. Neeley. general
secretary Of the Sunday School Union,
In an address said:
Il believe we win keep the territory
we have taken. But whether Il re-
mains a part OF the United States or
not. We have gone into those countries
and we intend to remain.
1T Is not matter OF policy but OF
providential duty that sent us there.
II God ever did anything for our bene-
ilt II was when he gave us those ISL
ands IT. the Pacific. hope our army
and navy win stand in China until
perfect order has been restored and the
lives OF Christians have been insured
for all future time"
The twentieth century thank offer
ing will receive special attention at
the conference, Bishop Thoburn hav-
ing come here partly in It's interest.
DR.. W. F. Mcdowell and Or. f. NJ.
Mills spoke In the interests Of the
movement. They say the financial side
Of the movement viii succeed. the
announced gifts and pledges from the
church at large amounting to $500 600
They urge the importance OF most earn
est work II the two million souls are
to be saved by the close Of 1901.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05

tendency toward weakness has develop
ed in the pig iron markets due prlmar-
lly to the fact that the lowering In
freight rates from southern furnaces
has made competition keener from that
source. This applies not only to foun-
dry irons but also to baslc irons, mod
crate quantities OF which have been
sold.
In the Pittshurg district bessemer pig
has sold down to sls.4S. and It is stated
that sla might be entertained for large
lots, In Pittsburg there have also
been sales OF low phosphorus pig to the
extent Of from 5000 to 10000 tons.
On general conditions the Iron Age
says:
The export trade in pig iron Is light.
buyers and sellers being far apart. on
" srlall lots are being placed.
A very satisfactory flow OF work Is
coming to the American Bridge Conn
pany. which has taken aocut 1000 tons
Of bridge material for the Norfolk &
Western railroad ana 10000 tons for the
Union Pacific Company. Among the
orders taken is a lot OF $50 tons for
bridge at Manila and round lot OF
material for car sheds this year at
Havana.
In the steel rail trade the situation is
not quite clear as yet. Some OF the
anthracite coal roads and some stray
New England and southern lines have
ordered rails. two eastern mills TAX
ing in the aggregate about 10000 to 50. :
200 tons, !, is expected that the lines.
notably the Pennsylvania and the Balti-
more & Ohio. who obtain a great deal
OF traffic from rail mills, will soon act
as leaders in placing orders for rails,
many OF the smaller roads consider
ing 1t safe to follow when they take
the initiative.
In the west there does not seem "a
have been any buying movement as
yet. Since Il is there that the extension
Of systems Is going on. We must wait
Tor Indications from there before thC
situation can be judged. Our Chicago
correspondent telegraphs that thus far
sales OF standard sections aggregate
cO,UOO tons. which is not large. An in
teresting item is that Chicago has made
sale Of 200 tons Of S5 pound rails
to Italy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
NICARAGUA PEACEFUL.
All the Recent Revolutionary Talk Has
Subsided.

CHICAGO. Oct. "A special 10 the
Record from New Orleans says:
Senior Luis A. Corea, the Nicaraguan
minister to Washington, bringing i'm
portant information relative to the pro-
posed Nicaraguan canal system; Benja-
min Vidaurre. the Nlcaraguan consul
for New Orleans, and other promi-
nent Central Americans arrived here
today on the steamship Esther, after
five days detention at quarantine. or
affairs in Nicaragua Minister Corea
said:
"The country Is entirely peaceful; all
the recent revolutionary talk has sub
sided. President zelaya has organized
a very strong and popular government,
which is meeting with general commen-
dation."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
AMERICA AND
GERMANY AGREE
Continued from page Onel

mltted by the German government, rel
ative TO the designation and punish
ment OF the responsible authors OF
the Chinese outrages. convinces otil-
cials here that they open the way TO the
settlement OF the Chinese question.
The officials felt az first that Ger
many intended to delay the adjustment
OF the trouble In the hope OF obtaining
territorial reparatlon for the murder Of
her minister and The injuries sustained
by her subjects and that the plan to
force the Chinese government to SUR
render those Chinese who should he de-
slgnated was in line with this purpose.
This fear has been largely dissipated
by the new suggestions, which meet In
large part the views OF this govern
ment II Is understood to be the pur-
pose nf the administration to take ad-
vantage OF the bettered situation to
formulate method OF settlement OF the
Chinese question. This will be dis
cussed by the cabinet when Mr.. Nc
Kinlsy returns to Washington.
In connection with the character Of
punishment that the Chinese govern
ment win be required to impose, the re-
ply OF the German emperor to the COM
munication OF the emperor OF China Is
looked upon as very important. 1t
shows that the German monarch pur-
yoses to be judge not only as to the ad-
eQuacy OF the punishment but also as
to who should be punished and Is in
accord with the note addressed to the
powers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
PEACE PROPOSALS REFUSED.
War Between Mexican Forces and va
auis Continues.

HERMOsILLO, Mex, Oct. 4.-Nego-
tiatlons between the five Yaqui Indian
emissarles and President Diaz for the
settlement of hostilities now existing
between the Yaquis and the Mexican
government have failed to accomplish
anything and the peace ENJOYS lave
arrived here on their way home from
the City Of Mexico. They report that
President Diaz refused to consider
their proposal for peace as he looked
upon it as granting too many conces-
sions to the Indians.
These emissaries belong to the peace
faction of the tribe and they hope to
secure a modification of the original
proposal that viii be acceptable to the
Mexican authorities and bring about
a termination Of the disastrous war.
Fighting still continues and the govern
ment troops seem to be making slow
but steady advances into the Indian
country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
WHATS THE TIMEY"

A booklet with this title. Just pub
llshed by the Chicago, Milwaukee g.
st. Paul railway. should not only be
In the hands OF every traveller but
should have a place on the desk Of
every banker, merchant or other busl-
nees man.
The four Thine Standards" which
govern our entire time system and
which are more or less familiar to most
Of the travelling public, but by many
others little understood. are 80 fully
explained and illustrated by a series OF
charts, diagrams and tables that any
one who chooses can become convers-
ant with the subject IN question. There
are also some twenty-four tables by
which almost at n glance, the time
at any place can be ascertained In ali
the principal cities OF the world.
A copy OF this pamphlet may be
had on application TO George II. Heaf-
ford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago,
encl9glHg twofeent stamp to pay pos
AQuu L ~ 'sBul
General Agent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
MORE FIGHTING
IN SOUTH AFRICA
Continued from paEo onsJ

who have returned are anxious TO get
10 work, several months must elapse
before things settle down 20 q normal
basis, The government In building a
new line OF railway from Harrlsmlth
to connect with the Orange Colony sys-
tenn. SO that the Netherlands railway
with It's 200 per cent dividends win no
longer have a monopoly In the Trans
vad There win be big demand for
bridge material and electrical maehln-
cry and supplies,
LORD Roberts has appointed an add
vlsory committee TO assls, him In the
reopening OF johannesburg and secure
the return OF the mining population
which the prosperity ot the town de-
pends upon, II IL questionable whether
an undesirable element common 20 all
mlnipg towns will be allowed TO re-
turn 20 Johannesburg.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
No MORE MrLEs rRoM AMnRIcA

NO MORE MULES FROM AMERICA.
CHICAGO. oct "A special to the
Record from New Orleans says:
The British army headquarters In
this city are to be closed within the
next few days Since the English ON
GERS were sent here In August 1899, 20
purchase supplies, $4,000 horses and a.
900 mules have been shipped from this
port to Cape Town as well "a large
quantities OF forage and other supplies,
the gay thus far being about $4,000 900
In English gold Several thousand
Americans shipped as volunteers on the
transports for South Africa and many
Of them Joined the English army. The
sailing last night OF he big transport
Montezuma with horses and mules Tor
Cane Town has practically terminated
the work OF the headquarters.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
EMPLOYEES ACCEPT CUT.
Reading Iron Company and DanvIlle
Rolling Mills Resume Work.

BLOOMSBURY, Pa. Oct. 4.-The en-
ployes Of the Reading Iron Company
have agreed to accept the 25 per cent
cut in their wages.
Their action this time is final as the
men have already returned to work.
The Danville Rolling Mills have al
50 resumed work after an idleness Of
several months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED.
Charged With Discriminating Against
Members Of the Brotherhood.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. A United
States warrant has been issued for the
arrest Of Isaac A. Sweigard, lately
general superintendent Of the Phila-
delphla & Reading Company, charging
him with discriminating against and
discharging employees Of the Reading
railway because they were members
Of the brotherhood.
Four members Of the brotherhood
subscribed to the affidavit upon which
the warrant was issued.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
GERMAN PROCLAMATION.
Foreign Ships Must Show Their Flags
When Meeting German Naval
Vessels.

WASHINGTON. oct. l--Mr. Jackson.
secretary OF legation at Berlin, has sup
piled TO the state department a procla-
nation by the German government res
pecting the display Of national iiags.
prescribing the conditions under which
these are to be exhibited Foreign ships
are required to show their flags when
meeting a German naval vessel or
passing a German fortress, II within the
three-mlle limit, and when entering n
German harbor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05
INsURREcTIoN A MISTAKE.
Young Filipino Comes 10 Study Amerl-
can Institutions.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Don Jose
Abreu, a young Filipino who Is go
ing 10 attend the Columbia law school
in New York and study American in
stltutions, was at the war department
today with letters Of introduction to the
secretary Of war, Adjutant General Cor
bin and other prominent men Of WASH
ington. He gays the present Filipino
insurrectlon is a great mistake.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-05

tai, JunIata county. Adam GoodIng
was shot In the mouth by an unknown
assassin and instantly killed ON Sum
lay Nr, Goodling was heard 10 re-
mark that he had but two enemies In
the world OF one Of whom he was terri
bly, In fear.