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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-10
NATIONAL FINANCES.
Large Surplus Revenues for the Fiso al
Year Ending June so, 1900.

Year Ending June 80, 1900.
It is gratifying to be able to state
that the surplus revenues for the fiscal
year ended June go 1900, were 49,
527, 060.18. For the six preceding
years we had only deficits, the ag-
gregate of which from 1894 to 1899, in
elusive, amounted to $283, 022, 99114. The
receipts for the year from all sources,
exclusive of postal revenues, aggregated
$685., 240, 851.89, and expenditures for all
purposes, except for the administration
of the postal department., aggregated
$487, rs, 1911. The receipts from GUS
toms were $233, 1914 S71.16, an increase
over the preceding year Of $27, 036 1888. A.
The receipts from internal revenue were
$295, 327, 926.76, an increase Of $2l, $780,
1925 over 1899. The receipts from mis-
as against $50, 1874, 1852 for the previ-
Gus year.
1t is gratifying to note that during
the year a considerable reduction is
shown in the expenditures of the gov
eminent The war department ex-
penditures for the fiscal year 1900 were
$134 TIA, 1878, reduction of $95 ,066,-
1860 over those of 1899 In the navy
department the expenditures were $55,-
953, ~ for the year 1900, as against
500, 942, 10425 for the preceding year, a
decrease of $7,989, 02653. In the ex-
penditures on account Of Indians there
was a decrease in 1900 over 1899 Of ST.
laneous expenses for 1900 there was a
reduction of $13 AIS, 065.74.
1t will be the duty as am sure 1t
will be the disposition Of the congress
to provide whatever further legisla-
ton is needed to insure the continued
parity under all conditions between our
two forms of metallic money, silver and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-10
GROWTH OF POSTAL SERVICE.
Extension of Rural Free Delivery-In-
crease of the Navy.

Extension of Rural Free Delivery-In-
crease of the Navy.
The continued and rapid growth Of
postal service is sure index of the
great and increasing business activity
of the country. It's most striking new
development is the extension of rural
free delivery. This has come almost
wholly within the last year At the
beginning Of the fiscal year 1899-1900 the
number of routes in operation was only
391, and most of these had been rum
ming less than twelve months. On the
18th of November, 1900, the number had
increased to 2,614 reaching into forty
four states and territories, and serving
a population of 1901, 524 The number
of applications now pending and await
ing action nearly equals all those
granted up to the present time, and
by the close of the current fiscal year
about 1000 routes will have been estab
lished. providing for the daily delivery
of mails at the scattered homes of
about 100000 Of rural population.
This service ameliorates the isolation
Of farm life, conduces to good roads,
and quickens and extends the dissemina-
ton Of general information. Experience
thus far has tended to allay the ap-
prehension that it would be so ex-
pensive as to forbid its general adop-
ton or make it a serious burden. It's
actual application has shown that 1t
increases postal receipts, and can be
accompanied by reductions in other
branches of the service, so that the
augmented revenues and the accom-
plished savings together materially re-
duce the net cost. The evidences which
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-10
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Great Deal of Progress Made During the
Past Year.

Great Deal OF Progress Maue DuFlhS tA0
Past Year.
The department of agriculture has
been extending it's work during the past
year, reaching farther for new varieties
CT seeds and plants; cooperating more
fully with the states and territories in
research along useful lines; making
progress in meteorological work relat-
ing to lines of wireless biography and
forecasts for ocean-going vessels; con-
tinuing inquiry as to animal disease;
looking into the extent and character
Of food adulteration; outlining plans
for the care preservation and intelli-
gent harvesting of our wood lands;
studying soils that producers may cul-
tivate with better knowledge of cond1-
tions, and helping to clothe desert
places with grasses suitable to our aria
regions. Our island possessions are be-
ing considered that their peoples may
be helped to produce the tropical prod
ucts now so extensively brought INTO
the United States. Inquiry into meth-
DDS of improving our roads has oeen
active during the year; help mas peeh
given to many localities and sclentlnc
INVESTIGATION of material in the states
and territories has been inauguarted,
Irrigation problems in our semi-artd re-
gions are receiving careful and in
creased considerations.
THE civil service commission is great
ly embarrassed in its work for want
Of an adequate permanent force for
clerical and other assistance. Its needs
are fully set forth in it's report I in
wife attention to the report and es-
pecially urge upon the congress that this
important bureau Of the public service,
which passes upon the qualifications
and character Of so large number Of
the officers and employees of the gov
eminent. should be supported by all
needed appropriations to secure prompt
ness and efficiency.
The president recommends the build
ing Of a hall Of records In Washington
and concludes his message as fo lows:
In our great prosperity we must guard
against the danger it invites of ex-
travagance in government expenditures
and appropriations; and the chosen
representatives Of the people will,
doubt not, furnish an example in their
legislation Of that wise economy when
IN q season of plenty husbands for the
future. In this era of great hus1-
ness activity and opportunity caution
is not untimely. It will not abate but
strengthen, confidence. It will not
retard, but promote, legitimate indus
trial and commercial expansion. Our
growing power brings with it temDta-
tions and perils requiring constant vigil
lance to avoid 1t must not be used
TO invite conflicts, nor for oppression,
hut for the more effective maintenance
Of those principles Of equality and JUS
tice upon which our institutions and
happiness depend. Let us keep always
in mind that the foundations of our
government is liberty; its superstruct-
ure peace.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-10
THE PENSION RULE.
Number of Names Added During the Fis-
cal Year Was A5,344.


At the end of the fiscal year there
were on the pension roll 993 225 names,
a net increase of 900 over the fiscal
wear 1899 The number added to the
rolls during the year was IS, 344, The
amount disbursed for army pensions
during the year was $134,700, 597. "a, and
for navy pensions $3,761, 533, Al a total
of S13S. 462, 1870 65, leaving an unexpend-
ed balance of SIS, $40, 1926 to be covered
into the treasury, which shows an in
crease over the previous years expen-
diture Of $107, OTTO. There were 684
names added to the rolls during the
year by special acts passed at the first
session of the Fifty sixth congress.
The act of May, 1900, among other
come to widows pensioned under said
act to $3.50 per annum. The secretary
of the interior believes that by the OPP
erat1ons of this act the number of per-
sons pensioned under it will increase
and the increased annual payment for
pensions will be between So 000 000 and
81 600 000.
The director Of the census states that
the work in connection with the twelfth
census is progressing favorably. This
national undertaking, ordered by the
congress each decade, has finally re-
suited in the collection of an aggrega-
ton of statistical facts to determine
the industrial growth of the country, its
manufacturing and mechanical re-
sources it's richness in mines and for
ests, the number of it's agriculturists,
their farms and products, its educa-
tional and religious opportunities as
as we'll as questions pertaining to So
ciO1Opica1 conditions
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-10
THE QUESTION OF TRUSTS.
Every Phase of Tt should BE Carefully
Studied by Congress.

Studied by Congress.
In my last annual message TO the
congress called attention to the neces-
sity for early action to remedy such
evils as might be found to exist in con-
nection with combinations Of capital
organized into trusts, and again invite
attention to my discussion CT the sub
ject at that time, which concluded with
these words:
cit is apparent that uniformity of
legislation upon this subject in the sew
eral states is much to be desired. 1t is
to be hoped that such uniformity,
founded in a wise and just discrinina-
ton between what is injurious and
what is useful and necessary in bust
ness operations, may be obtained, and
that means may be found for the con-
gress, within the limitations Of it's con-
stitutional power, so to supplement an
effective code Of state legislation as
to make complete system of laws
throughout the United States adequate
to compel a general observance CT the
salutary rules to which [ have re-
ferred."
The whole question is so important
and far-reaching that | am sure no
part of it will be lightly considered,
but every phase of it will have the
studied deliberation of the congress,
resulting in wise and jUdicious action.
Restraint upon such combinations as
are injurious, and which are within
federal jurisdiction, should be promptly
applied by the congress.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-10

In consideration Of this cesson the
United States is to Fay to Spain the
sum Of 100000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-10
CUBA AND PORTO RICO.
What the President Says Concerning Thess
Two Islands.

The civil government of Porto Rico
provided for by the act of the congress
approved April II, 1900, is in success
full operation. The courts have been
established. The governor and his as
SOcia ties, working intelligently and har-
moniously, are meeting with c0menda-
BILE success. On the 9Th Of November
a general election was held in the ISL
and for members of the legislature, and
the body elected has been called to con-
Wene on the first Monday of December.
recommend that legislation be en-
acted by the congress comforting upon
the secretary of the interior SuperViS-
ion over the public lands in Porto
Rico, and that he be directed to ascer-
tain the location and quantity of lands
the title to Which remained in the
crown of Spain at the date of cession
Of Porto Rico to the United States, and
that appropriations necessary for sur
veys be made, and that the methods
Of the disposition Of such lands be pre-
scribed by law.
On the 25th Of July 1900, I directed
that call be issued for an election in
Cuba for members Of a constitutional
convention to frame constitution as
a basis for a stable and independent
government in the island.
I renew the recommendation made in
nv special message of Feb. 10, 1899,
DIS 70 lIG HCCeoolLy IOI Ce1JlC Ill I'LL !,
cation between the United States and
Hawaii, with extension to Manila. Since
then circumstances have strikingly en-
phasized his need. Surveys have shown
the entire feasibility of a chain of ca
bles which at each stopping place shall
touch on American territory, so that
the system shall be under our own COM
plete control Manila once within tele-
graphic reach, connection with the sys-
TENS of the Asiatic coast would open
increased and profitable opportunities
for more direct cable route from our
shores to the Orient than is now af-
forded by the transatlantic, conti-
mental and TRANSMISSION lines. 1 urge
attention to this important matter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-10
NATIONAL DEFENsEs.
ngt1 of the Army Millions for Forts
and Guns.

and Guns.
The present strength Of the army is
100000 men-65, 600 regulars and $4,000
volunteers. Under the act Of March
2, 1899 on the Goth of June next the
present volunteer force will be dis
charged and the regular army will be
reduced to 2,447 officers and 29,025 en-
listed men.
In 1883 d board of officers convened by
President Cleveland adopted compre-
hensive scheme of coast defense forth
factions, which involved the outlay of
something over $500, 900, 000 This plan
received the approval of the congress,
and since then regular appropriations
have been made and the work of forth
fication has steadily progressed. More
than $60,000000 have been invested in
a great number of forts and guns with
all the complicated and scientific ma
chinery and electrical appliances neces-
sary for their use. The proper care
of this defensive machinery requires
men trained in it's use. The number of
men necessary to perform this duty
alone is ascertained by the war Depart
ment at a minimum allowance to be
1920. There are fifty-eight or more
military posts in the United States 9TH
er than the coast defense Notifications.
The number Of these posts is being
constantly increased by the congress.
More than $22, 600 have been expend-
OullQlnS
they can only be cared for by the regu-
lar. army. The posts now in existence
and others to be built provide for ac-
commodations for. and if fully gar
risoned, require $4,000 troops Many
Of these posts are along our frontier
or at important strategic points, the
occupation of which is necessary.
We have in Cuba between 5000 and g.,
600 troops. For the present our troops
in that island cannot be withdrawn or
materially diminished, and certainly
not until the conclusion, of the labors
of the constitutional convention now
in session and a government provided
by the new constitution shall have been
established and it's stability assured.
In Porto Rico we have reduced the
garrisons to 1885, which include 896 ma
tive troops. There is no reason for
further reduction here. We will be re-
uuired to keep a considerable force in
the Philippine islands for some time
to come From the best information
obtainable we shall need there for the
immediate future from $4,000 to 10000
men, am sure the number may be re-
duced as the insurgents shall come to
acknowledge the authority of the Unit
ed States, Of which there are assuring
indications.
It must be apparent that we will re-
quire an army of about 10000 and that
during present conditions in Cuba and
the philippines the president SHoulu
have authority to increase the force to
the present number of 100000. In
cluded in this number authority should
be given to raise native troops in the
Philippines up to $4,000, which the Taft
commission believe will be more eff
fective in detecting and suppressing
guerrillas, assasinations and ladrones
than our own soldiers. The full dis
cussion Of this subject by the secretary
of war in his annual report is called
10 your earnest attention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-02
Sky Pilots and storms.

Rev. Thaddeus A. Snively, rector of St.
Chrysostoms Episcopal Church, is digni-
fed as minister, says the Chicago Times
Herald, but as a man he is recognized as
a good fellow. and this trait has brought
many young North Siders into his church
on Dearborn avenue, Perhaps il was his
good fellowship which made the following
story, which he tells himself, possible:
Some time ago Mr. Snively took a trip
on one Of the big steamers through the
lakes. Naturally interested in everything
that was taking place on board the vessel
he sought the acquaintance of the crew.
His advances however, did not meet with
a cordial response. and one day he spoke
to the captain about it.
rs it true he said, that a clergy
man is unpopular on board a ship be-
cause he is supposed to bring storms?"
Yes, " replied the master of the steam
er, "a sky pilot always brings bad luck
That's strange" continued Mr.. Snive-
ly. I've Travelled a good deal on the
water and have never been through a Sc
we're storm, though l have often wanted
to see one. How do you account for that?'
The captain looked the clergyman in the
face for a moment. slapped his thighs
heartily and then laughed.
by Jove,' he cried out" that explains
il. 81 never thought you were much of
a minister, anyhow and now I'm sure you
are not"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-02
Some of the joys Are Passing.

Yes" the careworn man said, accord
ing to the indianapolis Sun, christmas
is nearly over. Bobbys little electric
engine jumped the track on the center
table, broke a lamp and finally telescoped
the window. Result: New window, 81 Is;
price of Bobby's little electric engine. 70
cents. The incessant beating of little
Bobby's drum has caused an open rupture
between my wife and our best neighbor.
Result: Loss of friendship of best neigh
Dor. Value of neighbor's friendship
~iceless; price of little Bobby's drum. 60
cents. The hole in our imported mirror
was caused by an irresistible desire of
Bobby to ascertain the force behind the
bullet of his cute little air gun. Price
of mirror, $3.50; price of Bobby's air gun,
70 cents. The torn leaves in my set of
Browning resulted from an effort of Bobby
to make little paper cannon balls for the
guns on his battleship. Price of battle
ship, $l99; price of Browning, $S.75. After
he scratches the rest of the varnish off
the doors with his tin sword and burns
three or four more holes in the carpet
while trying to light his magic lantern I
will begin to think Christmas is about
over
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-02
FHE COTTON RECEIPTS.

British sspinners do not appear to be en-
tireIy, convinced yet that the cotton crop
is "a short one Their commercial papers
are talking about combination of Amer
lean bankers, capitalists and planters to
hold back cotton for the purpose of put
ting their own price upon it. Their con-
fdence ia the estimate made by Mr.. Neil,
in the early part of The season, is appar-
emily still firm Notwithstanding the over
whelmng evidence that he was mistaken.
Rather than admit that the crop is short
they prefer TO believe that American CAPT
talists, bankers and planters have formed
a corner on both sides of the Atlantic
10 prevent lhe British spinner from get
ting a supply of cotton at what he thinks
is fair price.
If the cotton were in the country IT is
reasonable to suppose that the receipts
would have begun TO show very consid-
cradle increase before this time. That they
are not increasing in a way TO gladden. the
heart of the British spinner ought TO be
accepted as proving that the crop is short
The amount that has come into sight IS
nearly 100000 bales less than that which
year. That fact of itself ought to convince
the Brit sh mind that it is a great mistake
TO continue to act in accordance with a
policy based on Mr.. Neirs estimate
American mills have taken nearly 100000
bales more than they had taken at this
time last year. They were quick to see
that there was a short crop, and they pro-
tected themselves against very high prices
by buying. freely early in the season. The
European sp.nners, believing there was a
corner IN The cotton crop, refused to buy,
thinking they would be able to get an am
pie supply later in the season at their
own price Ii must be beginning to be APP
parent 10 them that they are the victims
of mistake made by Mr. Neill and their
own delusion respecting a corner in cotton
engineered by combination of American
capitalists and planters.
The amount of our exports of cotton this
season is more than / 10000 below what II
was at this date last season, and that
is the main reason probably why England
is abe to draw gold from us at this time.
The amount of cotton in British ware
houses and mills is about 100000 bales less
than II was at this time last year. If the
British spinners are not already uneasy
the time cannot be very distant when
they will be. Four months of the cotton
season have passed, and, as a rule, it has
been possible in past seasons to determine
the size of the crop quite accurately by
the end of the fifth month. If at the end
of this month the impression as to the
size of the crop remains about what it is
now British spinners will have to pay a
price for the cotton they get that will
make them wish they had never heard of
Mr. Neil.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-02
Gen. breckenridge Take. Notes.

Gen. J. C. Breckenridge. the Inspector
general of the army, is virtually the critic
OF the service, says the New York Mail
and Express. Il is mis- duty to ascertain
the defects and the evils of the military
esta blishment and report upon them. He is
accordingly regarded with awe as an Off
cial, just as he is treated with respect as
man. While in Cuba a short time ago he
attended the review of a large body of
troops He was attired in civilian dress
and stood with army officers all in uni
form. at the reviewing point. Near him
stood captain of regulars graduate of
West Point Breckenridge observed GER
tain features which he deemed worthy of
note. and took from his pocket a small
book, and jotted down mis- impressions.
The army officer glanced at this opera
ton and asked, with every prospect. to
himself, of celebrating Breckenridge,
whom, of course, he did not know:
Are you a newspaper reporter"
NO sir" quietly replied Gen. Breckin-
ridge.
well" persisted the interrogation, what
are you making notes for?"
Don't you army officers ever made
notes?" questioned Gen. BrecKInridge in
reply. Its good idea" he volunteered.
Especially if you ever want to remember
anything and make use of it afterward"
The other officer was nettled at such a
response, and plainly showed by his sub
sequent remarks that he did not relish
such advice from civilian. who had no
visible reason for hanging about army Of
ficers. 1t was not many days afterward
that the officer found himself ordered Ito
report for duty with Inspector General
Breckenridge" and was surprised and
somewhat concerned when he recognized
in Gen. Breckenridge the supposed civilian
who had such superior ideas on the sub
ject of making notes of things he wanted
to remember
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-02
The BehemOth Was Not Fresh.

The waiter in a San Francisco grill
room will admit to nothing that he does
not keep in stock. says the Kansas CITY
Independent. If 1t be a request for slice
off the moon he will say Eyes, sir" and
go TO fetch it, returning with the infor-
nation that unfortunately he is
Just out" Robert Louis Steven
son one day was explaining this
trait to a friend at dinner, and to illus
trate it called the waiter "A double or
der of broiled behemoth." he said Yes
sir replied the waiter; will you have il
rare or well done?" well done" said
Stevenson. Pretty soon the waiter return
ed. Il am very sorry but we are iust
out" he reported. What! no more behe-
moth?" asked the novelist, in feisned as
constituent. The waiter lowered his voice
I'VE have some more. sir" he Whispered
confidentially, but the truth is, l would
not bring it to you, as it is not quote
fresh"