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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03
AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Our Forces Successfully Control the Great
err Part of the Islands.

In nv last annual message l dwelt at
some length upon the condition of af-
fairs in the Philippines. While seek
ing to impress upon you that the grave
responsibility of the future govern
ment of those islands rests with the
congress of the United States, l alb
stained from recommending at that
time a specific and final form of gov
eminent for the territory actually held
by the United States forces and in
which as long as instruction contin-
ues the military arm must necessarily
ID supreme. l stated my purpose. I'M
II the congress shall have made known
the formal expression of its Will. to use
the authority vested in me by the con-
Stitution and the statutes TO uphold the
sovereignty of the United States in
those distant ISLANDS as in all other
places where our flag rightfully floats,
placing to that end. at the disposal of
the army and navy all the means
which the liberality of the congress
and the people have provided. No con-
trary expression of the Will of the con-
aress having been made, l have stead
tasty pursued the purpose so declared
EMPLOYING the civil arm as we'll toward
the accomplishment of paciffcation and
the institution of local governments
within the lines OF authority and law.
Progress in the hopedfor direction
has been favorable. Our forces have
successfully controlled the greater part
of the islands, overcoming the organ
lied forces of the insurgents and car
ryinG order ana administrative regular
ity TO all quarters. What opposition
remains is for the most part scattered.
chewing no concerted plan of strategic
action. operating only by the methods
common to the traditions of guerrilla
warfare, which. while ineffective to al
ter tie general control now established,
are still sufficient to beget insecurity
among the populations that have feis
the good results of our control an6
thus delay the conferment upon them
of the fuller measures of local self-gov-
eminent of education. and of Industrial
and agricultural development which we
stand ready to give them.
BY the spring of this year the effec-
tive opposition of the dissatisfied Ia
gals to the authority of the United
States was virtually ended. thus open
ing the door for the extension of a sta
the administration over much of the
territory of the archipelago. Desiring
to bring this about, 1 appointed in
March last civil commission COM
posed of the Hon. William H. Taft of
Ohio: Professor Dean c. Worcester of
Michigan: the Hon. Luke L. Wright of
Tennessee; the Hon. Henry Q. 1Ge of
Vermont, and Professor Bernard Moses
Of California. The aims of their mis-
sion and the scope of their authority
are clearly set forth in my instructions
of April 7, 1900. addressed to the sec
rotary OF war to be transmitted to
them.
1.-THE president then quotes what he
said in regard to the Philippines and
the duties of the commission in his mes
sage to congress OF December, 1891
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03

come TO widows pensioned under SAID
act to $3.50 per annum. The secretary
OF the interior believes that by the op-
eratfons of this act the number Of per-
sons pensioned under it will increase
and the increased annual payment for
pensions will be between $3,OCG,0O0 ard
81. 0OO. 600
The director Of the cersus states that
the work in connection with the twelfth
census is progressing faVora bly,. This
national undertaking. ordered by the
congress each decade. has finally re
suited in the collection Of an aRgrega-
ton of statistical facts to determine
the Industrial growth of the country. its
manufacturing and mechanical re-
sources, its richness in mines and for
ests. the number Of its aGriCulturistS.
their farms and products. its educa-
tional and religious opportunities, aa
Geological conditions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03
PRESIDENT MKINLEY'S MESSAGE
is READ IN CONGRESS-.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Presideni
Mckinley, in his message to congress
read in the senate and house this
afternoon, says:
To the Senate and House Of Represen-
tauyes:
At the outgoing of the old and the
Incoming Of the new century you begin
the last session Of the Fifty-sixth con-
Srsss with evidences on every hand of
individual and national prosperity and
with proof of the growing strength and
increasing power for good of republic
an institutions. Your countrymen will
join with you in felicitation that Amer
1can liberty is more firmly established
than ever before, and that love for it
and the determination to preserve it
are more universal than at any former
period Of our history.
The republic was never so strong. be-
cause never so strongly intrenched in
the hearts Of the people as row. The
constitution, with few amendments, ex-
lists as IL left the hands of its authors.
The additions which have been MADE to
1t proclaim larger freedom and more
extended citizenship. Popular govern
ment has demonstrated in its 124 years
of trial here its stability and security.
and its efficiency as the best instrument
of national development and the best
safeguard to human rights.
When the sixth congress assembled
an November. 1890, tine population Of
the United States was 5.30S.4S 1t is
now 76304.79 Then we had sixteen
states Now we have forty-five. Then
our territory consisted Of ,050 square
miles II is now 3s46. $50 square miles.
Education, religion and morality have
kept pace with our advancement in 9TH
er directors. and while extending its
power the government; has adhered to
ats foundation principles ard abated
none Of them in dealing with our new
peoples and possessions. A nation so
preserved and blessed gives reverent
thanks to God and invOkeds His guild
ance and the continuation Of His care
and favor.
In our foreign intercourse the domi-
nant question has been the treatment
of the Chinese problem. Apart from
this our relations with the foreign pow
ers have been happy.
The recent troubles in China spring
from the anti-foreign agitation, which
for the past three years has gained
strength in the northern provinces.
Their origin lies deep in the character
of the Chinese races and in the tradi-
lions of their government The Taip-
3ng rebellion and the opening Of Chi
Gese ports TO foreign trade and settle
Irent disturbed alike the homogeneity
and the seclusion Of China.
Meanwhile foreign activity made it
self felt in all quarters. not alone on
the coast. but along the great river ar
teries and in the remoter districts. car
Tying new ideas and introducing new
associations among a primitive people
which had pursued for centuries a ma
Sonal policy of isolation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03

Great Deal of Progress Made During tho
Past Henr.


The department of agriculture has
been extending its work during the past
year. reaching farther for new varieties
of seeds and plants; cooperating more
fully with the states and territories in
research along useful lines; making
progress in meteorological work reIat-
ing to lines of wireless biography ana
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 intelii-
gent harvesting of our wood lands;
studying soils that producers may cul-
tiVate with better knowledge OF condl-
tions, and helping to clothe desert
places with grasses suitable to our arid
regions. Our island possessions are DO
ing considered that their peoples may
be helped TO produce the tropical proc
ucts now so extensively brought into
the United States. Inquiry into meth
DDS OF improving our roads has been
active during the year; help has been
given to many localities. and scientific
investigation Of material In the states
and territories has been inauguartFG.
Irrigation problems in our semi-arid re-
gions are receiving careful and IN
creased considerations
The civil service commission is great
1y embarrassed in its work for want
of an adequate permanent iorce TOT
clerical and other assistance. It's needs
are fully set forth In Its report. IN
wife attention to the report, and cs-
pecially urge upon the congress that this
important bureau Of the public service,
which passes upon the qualifications
and character Of SO large number or
the officers and employees OF the gov
eminent, should he supported by all
needed appropriations 10 secure prompt
ness and efficiency.
The president recommends the build
ing Of hall Of records In Washington
and concludes his message as follows:
In our great prosperity We must guard
against the danger IL invites OF eX-
in government expenditure
and apprOpriatiOns; ard the chosen
~ the people Will,
doubt not. furnish an example In their
legislation Of that wise economy which
in season Of plenty husbands for the
future in this Of great husi-
ness activity and opportunity caution
is not untimely. 1t will not abate. but
confidence. u will not
retard, but promote. legitimate indus
trial and commercial expansion. Our
growing power brings with IL tempta-
tons and perils requiring constant vigi-
lance 10 avoid. II must not be used
10 invite conflicts. nor for oppression.
but for the more effective maintenance
IF those principles Of equality and jus
lice upon which our institutions and
happiness depend. Let US keep always
N mind that the foundations Of our
government is liberty; its superstruct-
IRE peace. -
WILLIAM MKINLEY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03

recommendations on the SUBJECT IN
previous messages, and particularly to
the opinion expressed in the message OF
1899
1 am satisfied the judgment of the
country favors the policy of aid to our
merchant marine. which will broaden
our commerce and markets and up
build our sea carrying capacity for the
products of agriculture and manufact-
ure. which. with the increase of our
navy. mean more work and wages to
our countrymen. as we'll as safeguard
TO American interests in every part Of
the world
The attention of congress is invited
to the recommended ton of the secretary
of the treasury in his annual report
for legislation in behalf of the revenue
service. and favorable action is urged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03
FINANCIAL ACT OF 1900.
Its Effect rs to Modification of National
banking Act Is Apparent.

The beneficial effect Of the financial
act Of 1900, so far as it relates to the
modification of the national banking
act, is already apparent. The provision
for the incorporation of national banks
with capital of not less than S25. 600 in
places not exceeding 1900 inhabitants
has resulted in the extension of bank
ing facilities to many small commun-
tiles hitherto unable to provide them
selves with banking institutions under
the national system. There were or
ranized from the enactment of the law
up to and including Nov. 90. 369 nation
al banks. of which 266 were with cap
ital less than $4,000, and 103 with capt.
tai of COO or more.
1t is worthy of mention that the
greater number Of banks being organ
lied under the new law are in sections
where the need OF banking facilities has
been most pronounced. Iowa stands
first with thirty banks Of the smaller
class. while Texas. Oklahoma, Indian
Territory. and the middle and western
avaiIed themselves largely of the priv
ileses under the new law.
large increase in national bank
note circulation has resulted from the
provision of the act which permits ma
tional banks to issue circulating notes
to the par value of the United States
bonds deposited as security instead of
Only 90 per cent. thereof. as heretofore
The increase in circulating notes from
March IA to Nov. 60 Is S77.SS9.51O.
The party in power IS committed to
such legislation as VIII better make the
currency responsive to the varying
needs Of business at all seasons and in
all sections
Our foreign trade shows remarka-
BILE record Of commercial and industrial
progress. The total of imports and ex
ports for the first time in the his
tory of the country exceeded 81 600 OOO.-
900. The exports are greater than they
have ever been before. the total for
the fiscal year 1900 being 81. 294. 4sS. OS2
an increase over 1899 Of 1857 459 $50. an
increase over 1895 Of S163. co., 152. over
1897 OF S343. $50, 526. and greater than 1896
by SSH S16, I44
I recommend that congress at its
present session reduce the internal rev
enue taxes imposd TO meet the expenses
Of the war with Spain in the sum of
$50 0CO. 0CO. This reduction should he
secured by the remission of those taxes
which experience has shown to be the
most burdensome TO the industries Of
the people.
specially urge that there be in
Guided in whatever reduction is made
the legacy tax, requests for public uses
Of a literary. educational or charitable
character
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03
THE PENSION RULE.
Number of Names Added During the Fis-
cal Year Was 1894.

At the end Of the fiscal year there
were on the pension roll 993. 225 narneg
a net increase Of 2,010 over the fiscal
year 1899. The number added to the
rolls during the year was 45,244 The
amount disbursed for army pensions
during the year was 1874 700 597 "a. and
for navy pensions S3.761. 500, II. a total
Of sI2s. 49,, 120 s.. leaving an unexpend-
ed balance Of S5.542, 1885 To be covered
into the treasury, which shows an in
crease over the previous years expcn-
diture Of SlO1, 0I7.10. There were 6s4
names added 10 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
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03
CUBA AND PORTO RICO.
What the President Says Concerning Thes'
Two Islands.

Two Islands.
The civil government of Porto Rico
provided for by the act OF the congress
approved April u. 1900. is in success
full operation. The courts have been
esta blished. The governor and his as
SOCiates. working intelliGently and har-
moniously. are meeting with comenda-
bic 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-
vene on the first Monday of December.
recommend that legislation be en-
acted by the congress conferrlns upon
the secretary of the interior SuperVlS-
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 cesSlon
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.
that a 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
my special message of Feb. 10. 1899,
a to the necessity for cable commune
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 a more direct cable route from our
shores to the Orient than is now af-
CO.. FIg,I . to =
mental and trans-Asian lines. I urge
attention to this important matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-03

II consideration Of this cess.on the
United States is TO pay to Spain the
sum of 800, 600
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05

Oh, yes, I'm delighted with my visit.
Aunty's such a lovable old soul, al
ways tagging after one to see that you
miss none of the little home comforts
one so appreciates and so seldom
feels the blessing OF other than when
within ones own self-arranged COM
partments, but aunty, why, she really
makes a study of her guests tastes
and desires to such an extent that ev-
en- my little bedroom was so arranged
that it conformed so perfectly with
mine at home in such manner of
reality that the dainty little rug at my
bedside seemed to bear the imprint of
my knees, and the bathroom, oh,
feel refreshed to even think of it, so
cleanly, so refreshingly et,and how
perfectly arranged with all the desir-
ed requisites. fresh cloth and cham
els skin, nail brush bath brush, COM
plexion brush and hair brush; and
such brushes, all glittering white
bristles, no sticky, splintery splints of
wood; and soap, oh, how delightful to
bathe with good pure soap; but deare,
the sweetest thing, and oh, just loved
it, so soft and soothing. why, my body
fairly quivered with delight from the
tender touch of its caress; oh, that
sponge, that sponge-oh, here's my
train-goodlbye dearie, don't forget to
stop on your way home and tell viii
Richardson, the Cut Rate Druggist on
Greene street, to ship those goods by
first express, especially that large,
good-enough-t -to-eat sponge we talked
about in the window.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
JUDGE AND JURY,
Thursdays Transactions in Washington
County Common Pleas Court.

State of Ohio against John P. Her
man. Indictment for pocket picking.
Trial had, verdict guilty Sentenced
to two years in the Ohio penitentiary.
State of Chic against Harry Title
Indictment for burglary Sentenced to
Ohio penitentiary for one year.
State of Ohio against Pemberton
Bishop. Indictment for assault with
Intent to rob- Sentenced 70 Ohio peni-
tentiary for two years
State of Ohio against William
Lauck, Indictment for larceny. De-
fendant arraigned. plea guilty. Fined
SIS and costs
State of Ohio against Adaline Tice.
Defendant araigned; plea not guilty
Trial set for Thursday. Oct. 9,bond fix
ed at 5000 which was given with w. G.
Way as surety.
Moffett Chamberlain against Geo. II
Ernest ct al Leave to file an amend
ment to second amended petition and
same filed.
c. c. Stotlar against H. T. Basin et
al. Dismissed at costs of plaintif
without prejudice to new action.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05

The condition of Mr.. Stephen
Newton, who has been seriously i'll
for several days, has improved mater
tally and his recovery is regarded as
certain
Manager Luchs asks us to state
that the curtain will be rung up
promptly at eight o'clock this evening.
"A Guilty Mother" is the attraction at
the Auditorium.
-Dr Henry C. Dimond who has
been in the city for several days in the
Interests of the Warder, Bushnell &
Glessner Co., left this morning for his
home at Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Carl, of
Carltown, are expected to arrive today
from their home at Carltown on a WIS.,
1t to Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Otto and 9TH
er relatives in the city.
Mr.. VIM. Devices of Chesterhll
was a visitor in the city yesterday
This is Mr.. Devices first visit to Ma.
rietta after lapse of seven years and
he Is greatly impressed with the i'm.
provement which he sees on every
side
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure if taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and muc-
Gus surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work
The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers, that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials.
Address, f. ]. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
The state Dye Works

Has removed to No. Tiber Way,
Riley Block, where they will be more
thoroughly equipped than ever to han
die all kinds of wearing apparel, car
pets, rugs, and tapestries. Four years
of successful operation and growing
trade in Marietta testify to the quality
of their work. Ladies' Ball and Eve
ming Dresses dry cleaned quickly and
thoroughly without odor or shrinkage.
Gmtlemen's fine suits cleaned most
successfully. Clothing of all descrip-
tions dyed in any desired shade.
Pressing and repairing on short notice.
NO. 4, TIBER WAY.
Sept /, till Jan. /, 1901.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
Real Estate For Sale

A lot 63x1S0 on Front street, between
Washington and Sacra Via.
A double house on Front street, lot
80 by 80. A six room house on Second,
lot 45x1S0. A six room house on Fourth
street, lot 45X1S0.
One single and one double house on
Fifth street, lot 65X1S0.
One four room house on Montgom-
ery lot 45x180. Also other city proper
ty. Inquire at Sheriffs Office.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
statistics of MrthodIsm.

A return which has just been pub.
lshed gives the general statistics OF
Methodism all over the world, includ-
ing Wesleyan Methodists. Primitive
Methodists. the Methodist New Con-
nection, Bible Christian Methodists,
the United Methodist Free churches,
the Wesleyan Reform union, the Meth
odist Episcopal and many other bodies.
The grand totals are as follows: Min
isters, 44.569; lay preachers, 1894;
church members, N7.3S2 1916; Sunday
schools, 1912; officNs and teachers,
100, $50; Sunday school scholars, 6,271,-
74s; churches, s0.03l.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
YOUR DOCTOR
RIGHTS
Disease with Medicine.

If the medicine is not right,
he can not conquer disease.
If the druggist does his duty
the medicine will be right, and
your doctor will stand a fair
chance of winning the vic
tory.
You can help your doctor
by having your prescriptions
filled here.
PUTNAM STREET DRUG STORE,
No. 124 PUTNAM STREET.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05

Geo. Is. Sunderland, Headquarters for
Real Estate, opposite Union Depot. Mari
eta, can accommodate any prospective pur-
chaser in anything he wants whether city
property or farm land. Good residence prop
erty in all parts of Marietta for sale at bar
gains. Business locations and farm property
OF all kinds. have 100 lots which can offer
on the installment plan at most favorable
prices. II you want to buy or Sc or exchange
real estate you should not miss calling on
Sunderland, He can give you exactly what
you want and make the terms to suit the pur-
chaser. Ta'aphoLes; Once, i7 residence, 23S
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
Excursions to Kansas City, Mo-, via
Pennsylvania Lines.

Wednesday, October 10th, Friday,
October 18th and Sunday October 14th,
for National Conventions of Christian
Church, excursion tickets will be sold
to Kansas City, Missouri, via Pennsyl-
vania Lines; valid returning until
Saturday, October goth.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
HAMNOLD & HART,
Real Estate Hustlers.

Office: Corner Front and Putnam SITS.
Watch this Space tor Specials.
Fifty Lots in Williamstown
New Modern 5 room House up
per Front Street, 81, 800. A good
43 acre farm, crop, 2 horses, !
COW, l hog, new farm implements,
good timber, House and Barn ETC.,
will trade for city property.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
JOHN JACOBS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fruits,
Confectionery, Etc.

Has moved from 124 Greene street, to
232 Front street. He keeps on hand at
ell times fine stock of all kinds of
fruits, confectionery, ETC., at the lowest
prices.
Remember the place, and give him a
call.
232 Front street, Marietta, Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-05
REAL. ESTATE

For sale or trade. Houses, Lots and
Farms. A good 3-story Business
Building on Front below Butler for
sale. Dwellings and lots at all prices
in all parts of the city. A bargain in
a millinery store if sold at once. Good
location and trade. Give me call If
you want a good investment or home
ED FLANDERS, 1875 Putnam Street
Phone 16l.