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FILIPINO ELECTION
First One Ever Held on the American
Plan.
EXPERIMENT PROVED A SUCCESS
Fear of Katipunan Society Was the
Only Obstacle.
MANY AMUSING INCIDENTS
MANY AMUSING INCIDENTS

Copyright. 1900 by ]. G. Ballance)
Written for The Evening Star by Maj. John Green
Balance, Civil Governor of Northwestern Luzon
VIGAN. Island of Luzon, P. l., October 1.
When it became evident that the Fill
Pine method Of electing local officers was
not going to be success under the United
States army administration this city was
selected the place for the experiment of
an American election. Vigan is the cap
ftal of south Ilocos. about go miles north
of Manila, and although not the largest, is
probably the richest and best built city in
northern Luzon. 1t Is important sea-
port, with a large export trade in tobacco.
hemp. sugar, indigo and other products.
The bureau of information gives it's popu-
lation at nearly 10000. 1t is the seat of
the bishOpric Of New Segovia. has a col
lege for men and seminary for girls; has
been designated as a permanent military
post, and is the headquarters of Gen.
Young, the district commander. On these
considerations the officer under whose
pervision municipal governments were be-
ing organized in the district decided that
Vigan was the most favorable place to try
the first experimental election.
Since the American authorities assumed
control. the previous elections had been
conducted according to the method of the
former government, by viva voce vote of
thusiasm was rampant at the election.
Town officials were duly chosen and took
the oath of fealty to the United States and
straghtway began to further the interests
Of the insurgents in various ways. In the
innocence of their hearts the Americans
supposed that an oath meant something to
the Filipinos. SO 1t does when backed by
fear of death, and most of the newly elect
ed officials had long before bound them
selves by the blood oath OF the katipunan
Society, the secret organization Of the in
Eurgents. which by judicious policy of
throat-cutting has firmly implanted in the
minds of its followers the conviction that
violation of its oath is not conducive to
longevity. Treachery to the Americans
meant a short term in prison: treachery to
the Katipunan meant knife thrust in the
dark an abduction with highly unpleas-
ant consequences. The choice was obvious
to the Filipinos mind. particularly after
few object lessons in the shape OF dead or
missing town officials who had failed to
eccede to the demands of the insurgents.
Served Both Sides.
Thus 1t came about that most of the
towns had a dual government. the head of
each being In many cases the same person.
One was the de jure open government up
held by the American troops and the other
the de facto government secretly main
tained by the insurgents. Owing to the ap-
parent poverty of some towns the Amer
lean authorities found il exceedingly diff
cult for their agents to collect the few dol
lars needed to pay the pittance due the pO-
lice (the salary of which in one town was
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foreign power. AS Spanish was the written
language of the country, it would seem
that city with the advantages Of Vigan
would have a large number of electors pos
sessing the foregoing qualifications When
the election board had finished its work 1T
found, to the amaZement of all, that
out Of stated population Of nearly 10000
Vigan had registered only 227 voters. There
were few who could have qualified and
did not, but there were probably not over
go men in the entire city who possessed
the prescribed qualifications.
The election was held on July 4, so that
the Filipinos might have, hereafter, a
double celebration in single day. Two
hundred and seven votes were cast. The
ballot was as secret as possible. each voter
handing his folded vote, written out by
himself, to the president of the board. who
placed it in a locked ballot box. The writ
in the voting was supervised by an army
officer, and this satisfied the natives that
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only 30 cents a man per month";, whereas
money was easily raised by the same agents
for the insurgents.
The dual governments could not go on-un-
interruptedly forever. 1t was finally deeid-
ed to inaugurate new municipal govern
mentS in northern LuZon based on the
American system, but with suffrage so re-
stricted that intelligent and loyal men
might be chosen. This could be accom-
plished only by preventing the densely ig-
norant and vicious from voting.
Obstacles In the Way.
Difficulties were encountered from the
first. Many of the more influential men of
the city seemed to favor the new scheme
and admitted that 1t promised better re-
suits than the old method. but all united in
seeking every excuse for delay. They were
afraid of the Katipunan Society's VEN
geance upon any who took up with Amer
lean ways. Finally number of the prom
inent citizens agreed to do their part in the
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Inc COlleCllOnS OF the metropolitan Mu-
scum Of Art in New York will be enriched
one Of these days by the addition of some
twenty-five paintings. gilmore or less value,
bequeathed to 1t by the late Robert e..
Dun of that city, subject to life estate
in the widow. Among them are three can
vases by Rosa Bonheur. two by Daubigny,
and one by each of the following named
artists: Troyon, Cain, Paul Potter. Joshua
Reynolds, Rousseau. 1Corot and Van
Marcke. 1t is stated that Mr.. Dun paid
$4,000 for one Of the Daubignys, but this
is most likely an oyerestimate.
~
To prevent impositons on innocent pur-
chasers. the Metropolitan Museum Of New
York has adopted a rule to the effect that
all copies Of pictures In Its collection, must
be indelibly stamped as copies on the back
Of the canvas. and also on the stretcher.
These precautions are well enough, SO far
as they go, but they will hardly prove eff
fective If copyists and dealers desire to
swindle. The same rule prevails In the
Corcoran Gallery here, but in addition, 1t
requires that copies shall be painted on a
canvas only half the size Of that OF the
original. And even this, 1t Is feared, does
not always prove effective.
Miss Mueden has finished her illustrative
work and Is beginning several interesting
portrait studies.
Mr.. Richard N. Brooke has taken studio
In the Demonet building, on Pennsylvania
avenue. which he will open upon his return
to the city the early part Of January.
*4
Next week there will be ON exhibition at
the Hall OF the Ancients . collection q
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WHAT THE BARBER DID.
And All Because He Was Told to Gu



1t Short.
When the horny-handed son of toll came
into the Darkroom of the Laborers' Rest
with his hair cut so short that pair of
tweezers could not nip it he was greeted
by a great chorus Of derisive remarks
"Cut 1t short; cut it short" he fairly
shouted through the din.
That's what's the matter with it," an
swered the crowd, and they guyed him till
he ordered the drinks and restored the
place to quiet.
'Lemme tell you," he said in explanatio
as one after another Of the crowd rubbed
his hands over his head. you see, 1 goes in
to the barber shop around the corner, and
the scissors shipper there puts me in a
chair and begins chinnin' about the Chinese
war; Cut it short says I. I'm in hurry.
And he shuts up and goes snippin away,
and purity soon he begins again about the
way the republicans had done for Bryan,
and puts in and says: Cut 1t short, pard-
ner; cut it short and he shuts up and
goes snippin away, and l rests back in the
chair feelin' as comfortable million
aire. and he gets another start and wags
his jaw onto the Presidents message and
says, says L: Cut it short; cut it short,
and he closes his talker and ships along
and has my eyes shut restin' as peaceful
as baby thinkin' about nothin and purity
soon he begins again on the mean way they
treated old man Kruger over there among
the crowned heads Of Europe, and he wakes
me up. and 1 says, says 1: VIII you cut
1t short?' and he begs my pardon and goes
snippin' along as easy as nurse at sick
bed. and I snoozes and dreams, and purity
soon he gifts goin' again about the Phili-
pininoes, and I says: Fer the last time.
will you cut it short?' and then 1 sets up
in the chair and gifts look at my top end
in the glass, and this is what 1 see. What
1 says to the barber won't do to speak Of
amongst gents, but he stands there SO meek
ka innocent SaVin' all the time that /
told him to cut 1t short, that 1 gifts out of
the chair after bit, and gives him dime
and tells him if the fool-killer had been in
that afternoon, there would be two funerals
tomorrow, and then I goes out and the
barber stands by the window watchin me
till 1 gifts around the corner and lookin'
hurried clean through, as If it wasn't his
fault, and anyhow whose was tt?'
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LINGERING Death.

From thu Philadelphia Press.
Mrs Nexdore-"A pianos nice thing to
have My daughter finds 1t so easy to kill
time on
Mrs. Pepprey-"Yes, but why does she
torture it so?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
Usual Eject of 1t.

From the Chicago Times Herald.
81 wish you wouldn't try to stop smok-
ing" remarked his business associate.
"Why?" demanded the man who was re-
forming.
Because when you undertake to stop You
are afraid to buy any cigars yourself for
fear you will smoke too many, and so you
simply help yourself to mine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
UnfeelinG.

Un1eeI1n8.
From the Philadelphia Press.
At that moment the worm was trodden
upon.
True to tradition 1t turned.
Thereupon all the other worms shouted
in chorus:
"Rubber Rubberr'
'Ugh!' gasped the victim, ST might have
known that"
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In the Wrong Chair.
From the Chicago News
The Artist-"Dd ever shave you before,
sir?" =
The Victim-"Yes: once"
The Artist-'I don't remember your face"
The Victim-"No, I suppose not. It's all
healed up now
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Some mighty disagreeable contemporaries
have turned out to be glorious ancestors
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Chas. Semmeln1an s Sons.

Mr.. Newton has introduced Il bill be-
fore the General Assembly providing for
au appropl ia.ion for $4,000 for which Miss
Evans, the editor and proprietor of the
Magazine entitled Men and Matters,
will issue an elaborate edition III french
and English for the Paris exposition.
continuing facts and figures on Louis
Iana's resources and attractions.
In b"hnlf Of this bill, the following
reasons are gwen why Louisiana should
be advertised at the Paris fair:
l. II will hasten the sale of the $14, :
100000 bonds of the city of New On
est.
J. 1t will advertise our port facilities
and induce foreign vessels 10 line the
Mississippi river, assuring them of re-
sources beyond the port AS inducements
for their trade. thus imprcssing the U.
). Congress with the necessity of deep
eninE tue channel and opening the Nj
caragua Canal.
g. Ii will enable our manufacturers
and exporters to find Il market for their
goods.
4. 1t Will quicken and extend all our
trade with foreign countries.
). 1t will bring capital here to invest
10 our lands, timber, build CT ton mills,
found towns, extend our educational
facilities, aud by bringing the money.
vIgOr and culture of the old world 10
mingle with our own, thereby engender
prosperity and happiness
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MaYOr'S Court.

The Monday morning scenes at the
Mayors court have always been a
source of regret and encouragement to
the better element of the town. for it Is
an ever reminding evidence tina; Satur-
dav night and Sunday cannot come and
90 without some violations of law and
order, and last Monday seems to have
been the climax, when seven Of the
most disreputable negro women Of the
town were before his Honor, charged
with conduct that should be rcpugnant
10 even those of their grade and civili-
ZatIon.
We commend the Mayors handling of
the case-the imposing of fine Of ten
dollars and cost, against each and every
one of the seven-pity that the punish
ment could not have been more severe !;
for under the circumstances, 1t was no
negro men, disgrace TO their race, vol
untee-cd TO work oui the fines by work.
ing for len days upon the streets. Make
the penalty so severe Mr.. Mayor. should
these parties or others like them ever
come before you again, hat no one
will pay or volunteer to work out the
fine for them, and IN addition give them
twentv-four hours to leave the town,
as this community must be rid of such
characters.
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PREyENTED~A TR AGEDY,

Timely Information given Mrs George
long, of New Slraitsville, ONO. pre-
vented Il dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frightfnl cough had long
kept her awake every night. She had
tried many remedies and doctors but
steadily grew worse until urged to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her. and she writes this
marvellous medicine also cured Mr.. Long
of Il severe attack of Pneumonia. Such
cures are positive proof OF the matchless
merit 0! this grand remedy for curing
all throat. chest and lung troubles. Only
soc. and Sl.0O. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Trial bottles free at .NatchitOches
Dug Co.
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The ArfeSian Well.

4 depth of three hundred and fifty
feet has been dug in the well, but out
side of the Two or three light veins Of
water that were reached some time ago
the right flow has not been touched yet.
The committee has adopted Nil Despe-
randum for its motto and in the most
commendable spirit has decided to 90
on down to at least five hundred feet
still thinking that water will be reached
before the fourth hundred be dug. And
1t still has for its last resort several fine
springs very near town that will answer
the purpose equally as well as the Well,
and which will be used in event the
water is not reached at 800 feet,
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RAMON BEATS THEM ALI.

Henry Bis>eIl, Hatton. Arkansas,
says: | canuot find words to explain
the worth Of RamOn's Liver Pills and
Ramona Relief also. | suffered with
bilious collie for years, and The doctors
failed to DO me any good. cured it
WI tn RamOn's Relief and RamOn's LIY-
er Pills. | have sold drugs and med
icincs for y y cars, and have handled
all kinds of pa tent medicines. Ramon's
beats thcm all 1 have sold and used
Ramon's for ten wears with always the
greatest sat>>Iactit n. Hundreds of Gus
TONERS Will testify that Ramon Liver
Pills are the best family medicine they
ever used. wish every family had II
trial dose in their house to-day. For
sale by Janln 81 Suddarh. druggists.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Grapes Bluff, La.
the Editor Of The Enterprise.

To the Editor Of The Enterprise.
Thinking that You would like to hear
from Grapes BI@ff since its rise, | will
endeavOr to give YOU few dots now and
then: crops are fine, first cotton blooms
about the 10th or 18th. We have just
had an excellent rain which will do the
corn great deal of good. as it was suf-
fering rather. for 1t.
The saw mill has been running for
about weeks without one single break
down, which was better than ever known
OF 1t before. Mr.. J. T.. Appleman. man
ager. went on trip home Ito Shreve-
port) last Saturday. returned Yesterday.
Mr.. and MIS-. Davis also were off to
Shreveport Saturday, on business and
pleasure combined.
Miss Fannie WOlfsOn, Of COushatta,
La. paid lis flying visit Friday last,
she returned home Sunday morning.
Well, as this is all of the news for
this time. | will close, thanking the
Editress for her kindness in printing
this, and | want 10 say III the last, that
if some few would correspond with our
paper it would make the pages more
interesting.
Au RevOir.
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'''EYRUS.''
Au Itevoir.

The new Congressional Democratic
Executive Committee will meet here
Monday, 25tb, when the chairman will
appoint five members from the congress
siOnal district a. large.
Hon. Phanor Breazeale is a candidate
for reelection to quote from our CORES
pOndent to the Times, and his friends
earnestly wish to see him returned 10
Congress, and are using all efforts in
that direction. Thus far no ayOwcd OPP
position has developed, and no one yet
seems willing to make sacrifice Of per-
sOnal interests"
Indications point to walkover for
our popular congressman.
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The Round Table.

Mrs. I. z. Chaplin was the agreeable
hostess Of that popular organization on
Tuesday afternoon, when an unusually
pleasant time was had.
There were five tables of players. and
the hostess gave a pleasant surprise by
announcing that she would give Il prize
not only to the lady who had won the
greatest number of games, but to the
one who represented gentleman, and
also scored the greatest number, and su
the prizes fell to Mrs. Mac Coomhe and
Ms. Phillips, while Mrs. Z. Hill won
the last.
Delicious ices and cakes were served
to the guests who, besides the regular
members included Mrs. VI, j. Williams
Of New Orleans, Mrs. w. B. Carriere of
San Antonio, McsdamPs D. w. BreaZeale
and IL. NJ. Hyams, and Miss May Brea.
Zea!e.
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STORY OF A SLAVE.

To he bound hand and foot for years
BY the chains Of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George ID. Williams.
OF Manchester, Mich. tell how such n
slave was made free. He says: My
wife Gas been 80 helpless for five years
thai sEc could not turn over IN bed alone
After using TWO bottles of Electric Bit
tiers she /, wonderfully improved and
fble TO do her own work. This 81
prcme remedy for female diseases quick
iY CURES nervousness, sleeplessneSS,
melancholy. headache, backache, faint
ing and dizzy SMELLS TlIs miracle
working medicine is godsrnd to werk
slckIy, run down people. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only 50c Sud by the
Na.chUUChee Dug CO.
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FREE BLOOD CURE.
AN OFFER PROVING FAITH TO SUI
FERERS.

AN OFFER PROVING FAITH TO SUI
FERERS.
Is Your blood pure? are YOU sure of
it? DO cuts and scratches heal slowly?
Does your skin Itch or burn? Have you
pimples? eruptIoEs? Aching Bones or
Back Eczema? Old Sores? ScrOfulH?
Rheumatism? Foul Breath! Cararrh?
Are you pale? Is so putty your blood
ut once with i. Il. b. tBotaniC Blood
Balm 1t makes the Blood Pure and
Rich, heal every sore and gives clear,
smooth, healthy skin. Deep seated
eases like ulcers, cancer eating sOrcs,
painful swellings, Blood Poison are
quickly cured by B. Il. i made espe-
ciallv for all obstinate blood ana skin
troubles. Il. b. Il. is different from Oth~
er remedies because Il. Il. 3. drains the
poison and humors out of the blood and
entire system 80 the symptoms cannot
return. Give it Il trial. Il cures when
all else fails. Thoroughly tested for
80 wears. Sold at drug stores at 81 per
largo bottles (fulItreatmrnt) S.. SO
sufferer may test it. trial bottle given
away absolutely free. Write for It Adj
dress BLOOD BALM CO.. Atlanta. Ga.
White today Describe trouble and free
medical advice given
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1900-06-21

The death of Mr.. Henry Hughes. ST.,
at the residence of his son, Henry, &C.
CURED on last Friday afternoon after an
illness of several weeks during which
time he received the tender ministra-
tons of his devoted family. Mr.. Hughes
had been a resident of Nalchitoches for
over forty years and had MANY friends
who join The Enterprise in extending
sympathy to the family.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1900-06-21

1t will be very gratifying to the I.esche
and It's many friends to learn that It's
delegate Miss Whedon, was cordially
received and many attentions shown her.
while in attendance upon the Woman's
Congress that lately convened in MIL
waukce. A late letter from our delegate
shows her enthusiastic uDon the subject,
and to quote some of her words, "hOw
proud | was of the women Of the ma
ton, how was IMPRESSED with the pow
or We have when organized, and the
immense work there is to be done by the
educated women of the country"
Miss Wnedon is very brainy wom-
an. and The Lesche has every reason to
be proud that 1t selected such capable
representative.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1900-06-21

The road to the Iron Spring, the mecca
o! all carriages, buggies and bicycles is
in very bad condition, full of ugly
holes and ruts which makes drive
over it anything but Il pleasure. \! |
those who have vehicles and use 1t aud
that includes every other household in
the town should have 1t attended to. a
small amount from each one with some
capable man to manage, will keep
that popular driveway IN good condi-
ton all summer.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1900-06-21

Tue pond orilakc III Cypress Lane that
was referred to In our last issue. as be-
ing full of green stagnant water Is still
in the same condition and the board OF
health should make 1t compulsory for The
residents in whose yards 1t is. to drain it
off AMI fill IN at once Plenty Of lime
Will De needed to prevent an epidemic
in that neighbOrhood.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1900-06-21

The Enterprise is III receipt Of the
Chautauqua Annual which is really a
WORK of art this year, symphony in
green and gold most beautifully gotten
up and fall Of fine illustrations. Many
splendid attractions are offered for this
session that begins on July Ist and will
no doubt be attended off and on through
out the month by many NatchItOchIans.
Both Jesuit college and Baptist col =
lege are under Amusement by their res
pectIye people, to be located IN Snrcvc
port.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1900-06-21

The editor is In receipt of an invita-
ton to attend the marriage of Miss Lula
Nav Mercer to Mr.. Il. Il. Poole at the
residence of the brides parents at Asa
Point on June the 27th. Miss Mercer is
a graduate of the Normal and during
the years that she attended school here
made many fric nds who will join The
in extending congratulations.
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MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED
CHAS. SEMMELMAN & SONS.
Prices Reign Supreme this Week.
These Prices will Create Business

Colorcd Piqucs worth 15c. sale price DC.
Solid colorcd Organdies worth 25c. sale
price 15c.
Colored Dimitics and Lace, Figured Lawns
the 15c. kind, our price &c.
Dimities in white and cOlored worth Zoe
our price sc.
CoIorcd Lawns worth Sc. our price 81,
Dress Ginghams worth Sc. our price 3!c.
Big reductions in Laces and EmbrOiderics,
Special values in whitewash goods.
See our ladies shirt waists at 40, 30, - and
$1.OO, they are bargains.
Mems Linen Suits worth $500 our price -
Mem Linen Pants worth 81 our price 75c.
Wear the Regent Shoes for Men at
$500, Every Pair Guaranteed. 4
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
LIVE OAK HOTEL.

A. G. Koeing Philadelphia; I. +.
Griffin, Shreveport; l.. FOEnea. New Or
leans; =. Rosenthal, Cloutlerville: b..
B. OH. Shreveport; II. B. Short, Tex.
Ben Ii Keyser, New Orleans; {. 4.
Caldwell, New Orleans; j. j. Kline,
G.. 5. Beard. J. b. Kahn, shreveport: II.
Davies, ST LOUIS; Z. i. LaudOn, New
Orleans; l.. NJ. Shelley, New Orleans.
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RISMARCh'S IRON NERNE

Was the result OF his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous ener-
gy are not found where Stomach. Liver.
Kidney and Bowels are ont Of order. II
Won want these qualities and the success
they bring, use Or. Kings New Life
Pills. They develop every power Of
brain ard body. Only 25C. at Natchl-
tOches Drug Co.