Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-05

than last year on account of bad ma
kets and low prices. The sugar CROP
Oh the other hand, will be much larger
One hundred and fifty-seven sugal
plantations are in operation, and tn
crop of growing cane will produce
over 100000 tons of sugar as against
$4,000 tons last year and 30S, 543 ton
the year before. Thirty-seven new
mines have been surveyed and locat
ed, and 251,O00 tons of ore have been
shipped to the United States. Tw-
hundred and sixty-three thousand
dozen sponges we're gathered in the
sponge fisheries.
Chambers, formerly prevalent in the
island to an extent unknown in other
countries, has been practically eraii
Gated A systematic combat with tn.
berculosis, which has one of the larg-
est death rates, has been inaugurated
Vaccination against smallpox is going
death rate from malaria in the large
towns has been much reduced by sani-
tary improvements. The eastern part
Of the island is entirely free from vel
low fever. The western part is prac.
tically free, there being but a few
cases in or about Havana. This dread
ed disease has passed from one of the
leading causes of death 10 one of the
least frequent. The reduction of the
death rate in Havana alone, as com.
pared with the former death rate
in Havana alone, as compared with the
former death rate. shows an average
of approximately 1900 lives per year
saved, and Havana has changed its
position from among the list of the
most unhealthy cities to one of the
most healthy. The control of yellow
fever, acting upon the results of inves.
legations as to its causes, prosecuted
under the direction of the military gov
eminent. appears to be now practical
ly absolute.
Immediately preceding American oc
cupation the Spanish government of
Cuba was occupying and using for
government purposes a large amount
/ of valuable real estate which had for
merly been the property of the Catho
lie church. and which was held by tn
crown subject to the results Of long
series of negotiations and agreements
| between the crown Of Spain and the
| holy see. The government also held
large amount of mortgages upon prop
erty in different parts of the island
which had been given to the churcf
for various religious purposes. am
which had been taken over by the
crown and held under the agreements
referred to. The crown Of Spain OF
it's part recognized and complied with
an obligation to pay to the church
large annual sum for it's maintenance
! and support.
With American occupation the paw
ment of this annual sum ceased, Will.
the intervening government entere'
into possession of the property and em
| ployed the greater part Of the rea
estate for the same governmental pun
poses to which II had been devote,
under Spanish control The churcl
thereupon claimed the right to be r.
i possessed Of its property. After
great deal Of discussion and investiga
/ ton the various questions of the pro-
erty rights raised by the church wer'
submitted to a judicial commissio-
The commission decided in favor o
the claims Of the church. and til
whole subject has been adjusted. u
the apparent satisfaction Of all parties
as 10 the real estate. by the militar.
government paying a rental Of pc