davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04
Country Railway Mileage.

Washington Special.-The total mileage
of railways in the United States at the end
of the fiscal year 1900 was 19S.S45, an IN
crease of 4.O5l in the twelve months I'M.
mediately following July 1. 1899. In 1880
the railway mileage of the country was
1853. 597, and the gain in the following ten
years was, therefore BIAS miles. The 1880
record Of mileage does not include the rail-
roads of Alaska, which are about twenty
two miles In length. These are the ngures
of the Interstate Commerce commission
whose annual report has just been COM
pleted. other statistics given In the report
are:
The number of miles Of railroad to the
square mile of territory not including
Alaska or insular possessions. IN 1900 was
S51. and the number Of miles per 1O0Oo In
habitants was 15,4. The mileage has not
increased quite as rapidly as the popuia.
tion. for there were &.s9 miles OF road
FOR every 10000 inhabitants In 1880 The
mileage per square mile. however. was
only 5.51 in 1890.
The greatest railway mileage last year
was in Illinois. ll.oos miles. Pennsyi-
vania was second, with 10.3s0 miles: Texas
third with 9.sS6; Iowa. fourth. with SIS.
and New York. fifth. with s.lI.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04
The Mystery Of Croker.

What is the power within this man
What is that within him which
Enables him to have and hold
The hosts that follow at his call
And show their faith in him
BY works for him?
And not these men alone,
But others of different type,
No less his slaves, although
Their letters do not show on them
AS on those proud to bear his bonds.
To guide is not so hard;
Most men are glad
To follow any leadership
That takes the weight from them,
And saddles care
On other backs than theirs;
But 1t is hard
To hold men long
Who easily respond to any hand
That boldly points the way,
And he has never lost his grip.
Great generals and master men
Have lived. and led before.
But in the sight and touch
OF those they led:
Yet this man holds
And leads his forces on,
Although for months in every year
No one of those who follow him
May see his face,
Or hear his voice.
They only know that he exists
Because Of his peculiar power
That makes him what he is.
There may be those that chafe
Beneath the iron
May struggle in their chains,
May even break a bond;
But when his spirit moves,
None but the strongest stand.
And they in doubt and fear,
While all the weaker ones
Fall down anu worship him again,
Their Unseen God.
He holds the city in his hand
Stretched backward frcAl land
Beyond the sea,
And those, not of his herd.
The city's real strength If exercised
Acknowledged him as Boss.
And pay the tribute he demands,
For being let alone.
Serene he stands
Upon the necks of all,
A sceptered sovereign. secured
BY that mysterious power
Which Yields him
AS he Yields the lesser force
Derived from that.
And what is that?
Who knows?
And knowing. who shall say?
New York Sun
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04
Dangers That Lurk in the Laundry

1t Is curious that there should be SO
many difficulties in respect to factory
legislation affecting laundries. Consider
ing that laundresses wash precisely those
articles which are worn nearest to the
skin it would be but natural to anticipate
that such an occupation should be sub
jected to specially strict surveillance. We
have demonstrated that, in the absence OF
such control. linen, after 1t has been
washed. may be contaminated by un-
healthy surroundings and brought into
contact with the germs OF disease. AS
result of our revelations on this subject
many laundry companies were noateu
which professed to have established sani-
tary steam laundries. This helped forward
the evolution that has largely assimilated
laundry work to factory work. Yet there
has always been a great reluctance to
apply the same laws to laundries AZ are
applied to factories and workshops.
OF course the enforcement of the factory
acts is not a direct guarantee against the
contamination of the linen. but the more
a trade Is inspected and regu-
lated the easier 1t Is for the sanitary In
spector to complete the work of the fac
tory inspector. Then, again. there Is
laundry work considered as domestic In
dustry with which no interference Is pro-
posed, but 1t is precisely In the small
cottage or tenement building that linen
may be hung out to dry in proximity with
cases of infectious disease. 1t Is also In
the privacy of a small dwelling that wn-
men and children can best be made to
elude the law by working more than the
number of hours allowed. 1t seems as II
it will be a long time yet before we are
able to put on clean linen with any sense
Of security.
Domestic laundries are not inspected al
all and even II such inspection were estAb-
lished by law it would be extremely diff
| cult to carry out in practice So-called
| model steam and sanitary laundries seem
| to offer greater security. But of course 9
far larger quantity Of linen Is taken tt
these large establishments and therefore
| there is greater chance than some OF thu
linen may be specifically contaminated. II
will be said that boiling kills the germs
but fiannels and sanitary wooden under
wear should not be put in boiling water
Then the great danger is the manipulating
and sorting of dirty linen in the presence
of clean linen. the distribution of germ
from the one to the other.
Laundries ought to be organized on tn
same principles as are disinfecting sta
tons. On one side should be one set q
carts, baskets and employees for the un
washed linen: on another and well-sepa
rated side should be other employees
baskets and carts for the linen that ha
been washed. We seem to be long wa
from the ideal.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04

of these islands six months ago. scarcely
any changes had been introduced into the
public schools Of Manila. In December
the plan was adopted Of having the teach
ers of English devote at least the last half
hour of the forenoon to the instruction Of
the Filipino teachers. and at the same time
the announcement was made that very
shortly Spanish as a medium Of instruc-
ton would be abandoned. With very few
exceptions the teachers accepted the pro-
posed change of language. and their atti-
tude has now become one Of real eagerness
for the adoption of English.
''They have also so far progressed in
their knowledge Of English that 1t will be
possible with the opening of schools In
June us0D to use only English. Almost
without exception our teachers are becom-
ing appreciably more loyal to their work
and more conscientious in its discharge"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04
SCHOOL WORK IN PHILIPPINES
2s1 Teachers Appointed Of the 1000
Authorized.

Washington Special.-A copy of the an
nual report of Fred w. Atkinson. General
Superintendent Of Public Instruction In
the Philippines. has been received by the
War department. The Philippine school
law authorized the appointment from the
United States of 1000 school teachers of
whom Prof Atkinson states 7Sl had been
appointed. either absolutely or provisional
ly. That there was no scarcity OF material
from which to make the selection of those
appointed Is shown by his remark that
more than 5000 personally written applica-
tons with testimonials appended had been
ned Four hundred and eighty-seven SOL
der applicants for places as teachers took
the examinations prescribed, of which
number seventy-nine passed satisfactorily
and were assigned to schools.
The next step In the organization OF the
educational system was the districting OF
the archipelago into eighteen divisions.
the school work of each being placed in
charge of division superintendent.
The general superintendent personally
visited a large number OF towns FOR the
purpose Of acquainting himself as init
mately as possible with the condationi
! surrounding the school work in different
3, localities. Speaking of the general condi-
! lions. Prof. Atkinson says:
1.-The greatest present need Is that at
adequate and suitable school buildings
All school buildings occupied by soldiers
or in any way used for military purposes.
should be vacated and turned over to
school authorities at the earliest practi-
! cal moment and arrangements shoNtd -
made for the rent or vacation OF all con-
vents or other church property now used
] for school purposes Nearly all the oGlof
lings that have been used for military Rur
poses are in poor condition. 1t will be
necessary for the municipalities to spend
money for their alteration and reSair
Present school buildings consist, gener-
ally, of one or two large rooms, with sew
/ eral teachers carrying on work In each
room. These rooms are everywhere over
crowded and many have no windows OF
! floors. Some times one teacher has 1oV
, to 200 pupils.
| DIR, Barruws city superintendent o.
schools of Manila. reported uEaer GATE OF
, May 4. last. for the first six months OF his
work:
which has taken place in the attitude OF
the Filipino teachers. Owing to the uncer-
tainty that attended American occupation
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04
LOW GRADE ORE.

Few business men of Butte fully APP
preciate the tremendous Importance to
this community of the experiments now
being conducted by the Alice company
in the treatment of its low grade ores.
To say nothing of the twenty million
dollars which the Alice itself will realize
from the low grade ores in sight in the
old workings Of the mine, and the still
larger sums in sight in the company's
other properties, let us think of the vast
reserves of the same kind of ore in the
Moulton, Lexington, Gagnon and other
great mines of the district, and which
for years have been regarded as worth
less on account Of the expense of treat
ment. The early utilization of these
ores depends on the results of the Alice
experiments. 1t is believed that the
Alice ores are more rebellious than those
of the other concerns, so that If tine
former can be probably reduced, there
need be no misgivings about the rest.
While the average mine owner may
get the best results at times from small
veins Of high grade ore, the community
derives most benefit from wide veins OF
low grade ore, since more men are re-
quired to mine and handle 1t. and the
pay rolls are proportionately increased.
Butte has ever been a low grade camp,
and that accounts for its great popula-
ton and prosperity. Every year. too
| lower grades of ore become profitable
Not many years ago copper ore that car
red less than per cent OF the red meta
was considered poor stuff. but now
per cent ore never sees the waste dump
What is true of copper ores should bs
| true of our silver ores. When the Dex
ter mill started in &c, silver ore than die
not assay $3.50 per ton did not pay t,
| work. 1t took that much to pay for re
duction. Later 800 ore came into the
market, and when Grover Cleveland
| and democratic congress paralyzed the
silver market and closed down the mill!
OF Butte $50 ore was being chloridizet
to a profit in this district. Since thel
the silver mines have been closed, ant
now science with it's modern economics
proposes to open them If the scheme
| succeeds Walkerville will take on a new
lease of life and the community at larg
will increase 10 per cent because of thu
increased business.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04
CLIMATE AND HEALTH.

Science has just disposed Of another
cherished belief. 1t has always been
supposed that for many physical all
ments a change Of climate was the one
essential remedy-that for consumption
a dry climate was required, that Tor
nervousness sea air was sure cure.
that for certain other troubles mountain
breezes and the odors of the piney
woods offered the only hope, and that
for any illness the famous health re-
sorts were the proper places to visit ac-
corlling to their advertised advantages.
1t is not denied even by scientific men
that a change of climate is frequently
beneficial and is indicated by certain
physical conditions, but investigation
proves that the aira sick man breathes is
much the same in all parts of the world.
and that the various claims OF health
resorts are principally moonshine. A
few days ago, in Milwaukee, the meteor
ological experts of the United States
met in convention to discuss the
weather, and DR.. w. A. Wilson took
occasion to attack health resorts in a
vigorous manner. He said:
The claims made by promoters of GER
tain health resorts that the richness of
the air in ozone, the resinOus gases from
the pines, the peculiar purity of the at
mosphere in a particular locality or the
elevation or aridity of the air, act as a
specific in certain diseases, are not gen.
erally based on scientific investigation
bu1 have their origin in the fertile brain
OF the advertisement writer or are in
spi, ed by The cupidity of some dishonest
or ignorant physician. 1t Is common
knowledge that the principal components
of the atmosphere are in practically the
same proportion the world over; tha'
the amount of moisture varies and thai
ra1efaction results from an increase o.
e.ayatiOn This tends towards increased
lung capacity but it has not been shown
that excessive humidity or absence Of
moisture are specific remedies, or tina
a raretied atmosphere is essential to the
destruction of the germs of disease.
Persons suffering from Tuberculosis:
have been as frequently benefited by &
residence in a humid atmosphere at thu
level of the sea as in the dry and ari(
atmosphere of the west. That climate
influences may play an important par
denied, but we must look further thai
me-e climatic changes for the cause o
cures.
One might fight a winning battl
AGAINST disease in almost any climate
whether it be in the arid atmosphere o
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04

Owing to the close Of the racing season
in Butte the local sporting news of the
Inter Mountain occupies less space than
usual, yet every event of legitimate in
terest to the people will be published,
particular attention being given in each
Saturdays issue to the affairs of the
merry world of sport in the country at
large.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04

New Mexico, the soft and genial warmth
of Florida or the rigorous climate of the
New England states.
This will be good news to the afflicted.
1t will also give consolation to those
married men whose wives insist on trips
to the south Of France abroad. or to
Saratoga or San Diego in this country
as the only means of saving their lives.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04

but it does not require a severe stretch
of imagination to tell what the verdict
would be had an investigation been made
to ascertain how greatly the policy of the
caSualtY
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-04
American Trade Resources.

New York Evening Post.)
This rather remarkable result Is an IL
Illustration of the rapidity with which the
trade resources of America have In the
past few years been diversified. Along
with last months shrinkage of $A,OOOOoo III
the export of corn, the shipments OF wheat
Evening star., 1901-03-26
SEASHORE REAL ESTATE.
ATLANTIC CITY. n. ,.

FOR SALE-oR RENT-cARISBROoKE nm ONE
mile below ATLANTIC CITY; connected BY trolley
every minutes: 40 bed rooms: private baths:
elevator; buffet; directly on the ocean and
speedway: Also hotels. cottages. improved and
ventnor. !. a.. ADAMS CO., Law huiidinE.
Atlantic City. N. J. fs5S-e6S
Evening star., 1901-03-26
The Grant Sail. with voIuuteer..

Gen. Macarthur. at Manila. has Informed
the War Department of the sailing Of the
transport Grant for San Francisco via Ma
gasad with 56 officers, 1.534 enlisted men,
18th Regiment. u. s. Vol. Inf, 32d Regf-
ment, U. g. Vol. Inf. and one company 28th.
u. 8. Vol. Inf, two officers. 76 men ana
I26 sick.
Evening star., 1901-03-26
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

E. s. RANDALL, POTOMAC RIVER LINE CO.,
Office and Wharf, foot sth st.--STR. HARRY
RANDALL for Colonial Beach, Curriomen. Nom
mi, Lower Machodoc and other river landings,
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at am.
Returning Monday and Wednesday about $3.50
pm. and on Friday about pm.
UNITED STATES MAI. ROUTE.
WASHINGTON, D. c., TO GLYMONT. Md,
and intermediate landings.
The new steamer ESTELLE RANDALL, daily,
except Sunday, 9:30 am. Returning about pm.
received until the hour of sailing.
+. S. RANDALL. Manager, phone 1765. GEO.
o. CARPENTER. General Agent, Washington.
phone 1765. WM. NJ. REARDON. Agent, Alex
andria. phone So se3-tf
STEAMER WAKEFIELD,
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday. a.m for intermediate landings to Colo.
NAL Beach. BushwoOd, Rock Pit, Coton's, Nomini
Greek.
Wednesday. am, for intermediate landings IN
Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, ColtOn's
Nomini Creek Stones. Howard and CObrum's
Saturday. am, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point. Colfon's,
jy1I-14tf c. w RIDLEY, General Manager
THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT CO.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE
WINTER SCHEDULE
On and after December 25 the Str. POTOMAC
will leave fth ct. wharf every Thursday at ~ m
for baltimore and River Landings.
All river freight must be prepaid
baltimore and Philadelphia freight solicited
Accommodations Tor passengers strictly first -cass
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
Ieiephone 40 de26- 12tf
Evening star., 1901-03-26

FOR SALES ST. N.w.-FACING SOUTH;
10 rooms, tiled bath, cellar and splendid neigh
borhood s., 900.
Evening star., 1901-03-26
LADIES GOODS.
Sewing Machines ReD'd. ST,
Lower Postage Rates to Cuba.

All work warranted. Orders by mail promptly
NV ja23-Jtf
Evening star., 1901-03-26
n1h23-3t.15

FOR SALE
OWNER WILL SACRIFICE HOUSE on Q ST.
NEAR NORTH CAPITOL ST; in good condition:
two stories and cellar; six rooms and bath; bay
window; furnace heat COST 81 500. VIII SELL
FOR SO. 500.
mh23-3t e1f + st NV
Evening star., 1901-03-26
The AlbenarIe.

This elsganf, modern hotel. new throuRhout. ts
Offering superior accommodations. including eis-
bath: steam heat, 1000 square feet OF pariors.
and every possible convenience. For special spring
rates, $8. SO. &12 and SIS weekly. Cuisine fea-
tnre. Capacity, 4o0. Oeehestra. Bookiet request
fez0bzt-10 }. p. COPk
Evening star., 1901-03-26
BUSINESS PROPERTY.

TO DESIRABLE TENANTS.
The second floor Of The Evening Star Annex
Will be rented to desirable tenant. Size 501100
Elevator service Apply at The Star Office. oc13-tt
Evening star., 1901-03-26
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE-TWELvE LOTS, 17x9O, NV
section. price Doe. ger foot, for small farm
ferred Address R. E. r., Star office. mh23-3t'
FOR EXCHANGE-EQUITY OF $4,000 IN 11-RM,
house. Anil, In the best resident sections Of the
northwest HUGHES & CHANDLER
mh23-3t SIS 14th st. NV.
Evening star., 1901-03-26
MEDICAL
DIR. Leatherr1lan,
ACCOUNTANTS.
J. r. BATES.

J. r. BATES.
Public Accountant and Auditor,
Room 1l0, Washington Loan and Trust building.
delft 9th and SITS. n w. Telephone No. 9dz.
Evening star., 1901-03-26

FOR SAIE-NO. T12 TTH ST Sc WASHING
ton. ID. O.; substantially built 2-story and attic
frame house; 22 feet front; 10 rooms and bath;
lot 4S-6X1O9- to soft. paved alley; to two
lines street cars; front and side entrance; halls
and vestibules; front and back stairs; large
closets; hot and cold water; sanitary plumbing;
coal aud gas ranges; gas in every room; par
iors; dining room finished in oak, with cabinet
mantel and closet and kitchen on 1st floor; bed
rooms and bath room with stationary washstaDd
on 2d floor; finished attic rooms; whole house
papered. including attfc woodwork grained; out
side blinds: 2-story wood shed with windows,
connected with house by covered and lighted
passage way. with water closet: hydrant and
street washer in yard: lattice fence between
front and back yard; parking protected by iron
railing; cellar under dining room, entrance from
yard For further Information apply prem
ises mh23-Sts %
Evening star., 1901-03-26
1T won't burn"
Bleak House.

Directly on the ocean front. Strictly European.
Modern Absolutely freproof- The hotel ''par ex-
cellence" for Washingtonians. 40 private baths.
Capacity 400. Luxuriously appointed. Booklet
mailed. GEO H. CORYELL
mh9-1St 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-28
THE OVERSTREET BILL.
Majority oil Two 10 One Given for the Bill in
House Committee.

Washington. Jan. PA majority of
two to one was given. Saturday, in the
House committee on banking in favor
of the Overstreet bill. providing for the
payment of gold at the treasury upon
the demand of the holders of silver
dollars. Six Republicans and two
Democrats voted to authorize Mr..
Overstreet to report the bill favorably
to the House, while four Silver Demo-
Gratis voted against favorable report.
Representative Hill of Connecticut,
who recently reported bill embody-
ing the same general principle. with
the addition of some coinage features
from the committee on coinage. was
present a the meeting but did not
vote.
Chairman Southland of the coinage
committee has introduced a resolution
making the Hill bill special order in
the House and providing for vote af-
ter two days debate The resolution
goes to the committee on rules. to
which will be referred a similar reso-
luton. to be offered by Mr.. Overstreet.
providing for the consideration of his
bill Mr.. Overstreet expects to pre-
pare his report and present it to the
House. Monday or Tuesday.
The action of the two gold Democrats
from the F,ast-Thayer of Massachu-
sets and briggs of New York in vot-
ing for a favorable report, with the
object of strengthening the gold stand
ard, was a subject of much Sratlfica-
ton in sound money circles.
Mr.. Thayer, who carried district.
last November which gave plurality to
President Mckinley believes that the
country is committed to the gold stand
ard and should give it thorough test
according to the wishes of its friends.
Both he and Mr.. briggs voted for the
gold standard law last March. and will
probably be supported in the House by
the other gold Democrats. to the num-
Der of nine. who voted with them on
the same occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-28
LAWSON BOATS DIMENSIONS.
Larger and More Powerful than Columbia
First Frame Bent. Saturday.

Boston, Jan. 27.-Designer Crownin-
sinieid, yesterday announced the dimen-
, SONS of the Lawson defender. The Bos-
t boat will be larger and more power
nui IMAM the old champion Columbia. ana
VII carry more canvas, although no eX-
a aet data has been given as to the sail
aiea. There IS an increase of 23S square
Shamrock |
,, Her dimensions. which are practically
WTeh,ical with those published in the
world. saturday are as follows:
length over all. 140 feet. lG1a inches !;
@a.er iine, 30 feet: forward overhang. -
49,, inches; overhang aft, % feet. .
hnehes; extreme beam. % feet, 11la inches :;
, ram at water line. % feet, 3 inches; ex-
rene draught, 20 feet
ls areeDoard at sternhead. feet, II inches;
a e treeboard feet: freeboard at stern.
wa,.' inches: beam at forward end of
ST. iine. is feet, 9 inches; beam at
nien' II feet. 8 inches: center lateral
piSne AT, !. W. l., 81 feet, inches.
cow Tenter OF buoyancy aft l. W. l., 4725 per
araa area lateral plane. 1926 square feet;
area nildshlps section. 117.9 square feet;
widt,l W. |. plane. 177l.5 square feet.
"MTsn' surface. 2913.5 square feet.
fana ae INST frame of the Lawson cup de-
q hneI, was bent, yesterday, thus making
fba Ssinhing of the mechanical work of