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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
RESIDENTS AMI STRANGERS.

The Movements of People You Know,
Transients.
III. l.. HUFF was in Sistersville yester-
day on business
J. e. Morgan has returned from a
trip to Si~stersville.
James Gilbert, of S~istersville, is in
the city on business.
Squire C. S. Greer, of South Eon
street, is i'll Of the grip.
Mrs. John Mcknight is i'll at her
home on South Penn street
Miss Lulu Granger, of Steubenville,
is the guest of Island relatives.
Marshall Camden, of Cumberland,
Nd, is the guest Of friends on Fifth
street.
The Rev. A. A. Moore, Of the Island,
is in B~uckhannon, attending a meeting
Of the M. e. Seminary officers.
Mr. w. S. Newhall, Of Cleveland, o.,
chief engineer of the Wheeling & Lake
Erie road, is in the city, at the Nc
Lure.
Col. William Shaw, OF the C. B. & O.,
and Fred Sankey, of the Pennsylvania
lines, were in the city OF business yes
terday.
MT and Mrs. Ferguson, Of Seneca
vile, who have been visiting North
Market street friends, left Tuesday
evening to visit friends in Pittsburg.
Mrs. Otto Werner and Miss Katie
Miller, of the South Side, have depart
ed for Pittsburg, being called there to
attend the funeral of P. Schlernitza-
e
Among the prominent strangers in
the city are: Mr.. Fred B. Sankey, trav-
cling passenger agent Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad; Mr.. o. E. Martin, OF
Cincinnati, travelling passenger agent
of the Burlington route, and William
M. Shaw, Of Cincinnati, district pas
senger agent of the Burlington route.
They are all quartered at the Nc
Lure.
News was received in the city yes
terday confirming the previous report
OF the death of Stacy Beans, at Bel
mont, o., February 18th, aged Sc, and
adding that his wife died February
18th, aged SO. These deaths remove
the last of the original family in Bel
mont county, where they resided for a
century, first removing there in 1900,
but many descendants survive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

A Pioneer of the Eighth Ward
Passed Away Yesterday at a Ripe
Old Age.
Edward Jones, ST., passed away last
evening at the family residence, No.
1906 Jacob street. He was almost 81
years Of age, and until a few months
ago was in the full possession Of his
faculties. A blacksmith by trade, it
has been but four or five months since
he shod a horse in the shop which he
established years ago, and which is
now a landmark in the Eighth ward.
He contracted a severe cold a few
weeks ago, and this led to a general
collapse from which he was unable to
rally.
MI. Jones was a native of Wales,
and came to wheeling in 1910 from Mt.
Savage, Nd. He opened a blacksmith
Shop ct what is now the corner of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

Thirty-ninth and Jacob streets, before
the Eighth ward was I portion Of the
city Of Wheeling. The shop has been
conducted continuously ever since, hut
about ten years ago Mr.. Jones turned
it over to his son Charles, the present
proprietor.
He was a consistent Christian,
and his business associations as we'll as
in his private life. were without blem-
ish. He was q member OF the congre-
CATION OF the Third Presbyterian
church ever since its organization, and
was also a member Of Franklin lodge,
/. o. o. F. Personally, he was a genial,
Straightforward man, and made friends
OF all with whom he was thrown in
contact.
Mr.. Jones leaves a widow, who is
about 80 years Of age. She has been
ill, and last night was reported to be
in a precarious condition. Eleven
children blessed their union, Of whom
eight are still living. They are: Ed
ward, of Bellaire, formerly manager
of the blast furnace; Mrs. Mary Speak
er, of st. Joseph, Mo-; Mrs. Anna Da-
Wis, of Mt. Vernon, ILL.,; William and
Charles, of this city; Mrs. Della Moore,
OF Urichsville, o.; Mrs. Lille Miller,
of Benwood.
Arrangements for the funeral had
not been completed last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
EDWARDS IS HERE

TO Finish Training for His Bout
with Mike
Australian Billy Edwards arrived in
the city yesterday, looking in excellent
condition, and made arrangements to
go into training at McFadden's place in
Fulton. He will be under the direction
of his new manager, Mr.. o. D. Law
renee, of this city.
Edwards is to meet Mike Donovan at
the Metropolitan Club, in Fulton, or
the night of March 18th. The match is
to be governed by Marquis of Queens
bury rules. and the men are to weigh
14S pounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

The Mino0 Bvontn - Yesterday IRE.
seated In Cendensed Paragraphs
The structural iron for the new
Locke building on South Main street
Is arriving.
During this kind of weather 1t pays
to keep ones house warm of nights.
Gas bills are cheaper than plumbers
bills.
The cold weather has forced work
to be suspended on the new residence
Of George Ebharts, on North Market
street.
The Sunday School Of the North
Street M. e. church will give a social
this evening, which promises to be
very interesting.
The thermometer took q three
degree sneak under zero at the steel
bridge yesterday morning. 1t will do
worse than that this morning or all
signs fail.
Sheriff W. w. Irwin was yesterday
notified by DR.. ". e. Stathers, superin-
Of the death In that institution OF Ell
more Dixon.
Captain Carl Reichman returned
yesterday from Warrington, where he
had been in search OF recruits. Capt.
Reichman has enlisted Fred Hill, and
he will be sent to the barracks at Co
lumbus to-day.
The funeral of Adam Bricker took
place Tuesday afternoon from his late
residence on McColloch street, and was
largely attended. Requiem mass vas
celebrated at st. Joseph's Cathedral and
the remains we're buried at Mt. Calvary
cemetery.
A bright little ~six-year-old girl,
living on the Island, astonished her
mother the other day by telling her
to-.put a great deal more butter on
that piece of cake than you think l
ought to have" The mother was cut
ting a cake, and the child is very fond
Of butter.
The stage of the Court theatre
(Which is probably the name that the
new opera house will be c~hristened)
will be 40 feet deep and 40 feet broad
the same size as the Knickerbocker of
New York, which takes On with ease
such plays as Ben Hur," "Mazeppa,'
Henry w." "Sardanapalus," "L'Aig-
lOn," and other plays which require
plenty of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
Clerk Robertson ONCE.

In Clerk Robeitson's Office yester-
day three deeds of trust were left for
record.
Deed from Gregory D. Maxwell to
C. G. Thomas, Of Martins Ferry, con-
veyiRs lot No. / in Stifel's Island SUBJ
division. Consideration, $3,700.
Deed dated March ], 1901. from W.
c. Hamilton to W. A. Bonds, convey
ing half lot in Lagrange addition.
Consideration. $500.
Deed from George Weimer. executor
Of the will of Henry Nenhard, to MARY
Elig, Sophia Bachman, Annie Wei
mer and Barbara Hervey, conveying
Wheeling stock yards property. on
Tenth street. Consideration, 91s,oO0
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
OIL OPERATIONS.

Special to the Register.
PITTSBURG. Pa. March Con the
Ohio side, in the Keener a territory.
at Moose Ridge, Monroe county. the
Fisher Oil Company has completed and
shot a test wen on the s. Farnsworth
farm, and will have n light pumpe not
good for more than Ave barrels a day.
The Woodsfield OIL Co.'S No. 3 on the
Joseph Cronin farm. has been completed
and will not be good for more than five
barrels a day.
In the Benwood district the Fisher OIL
Company has drilled its test well on the
NJ. A. Aversold farm into the Big lnjun
SAND and has a ten-barrei pumper.
In the very shallow sane territory. near
Chester Hill. Morgan county, the Free
mont OIL Company has completed II No.
10 on the Robert Wynne farm and has
a 2-barrel producer.
On Bear Creek. Washington county, the
wildcat on the Foutz farm has been shot
and Is showing for a ~fve-barrel pufnper.
The location of this well Is th~ree-fourths
of a mile southeast OF any production and
promises to open up a new development.
The nearest development is the Minch
pool to the northwest.
In the Macksburg field, In the same
county, J. A. Mosley has completed No.
z on his own farm and has a duster In the
b00-foOt sand,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
AMURDERoUs

ATLANTIC CITY, March s.-Aibert
Zimmerman. 20 years old. shot his wtfs
through the head this morning and at
tempted to Kill her father. He then turn
ed the revolver upon himself and sent a
bullet through his brain. which killed him
almost instantly. The tragic occurrences
took place in the Zimmerman home on
the outskirts OF The Ahsecon. near here.
The killing was the result Of a family
quarrel while Zimmerman was drunk.
The suicide was a son Of the inventor OF
the autohsrp. At the death OF his father
he was left a fortune OF $4,000. but bad
lost nearly all In speculation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
RIO GRANDE WESTERN
May be the Next Railroad to be Alb
sorbed by the Community of In

sorbed by the Community of In
tcrext.
DENVER, Col, March e.-The New,
says to-day:
THE community OF interest is after the
Rio Grande Western Railway. For n
week past a party OF experts from New
York has been making a thorough inspec-
ton of the system and II present plans
are carried out, the Rio Grande Western
will pass into the control of the railway
magnates headed by Gould, Rockefeller
and Hartman within the next 30 days.
The financial management of the road has
set a price. and II the syndicate accepts
the figures. the deal will be quikcly con-
summated.
THE Rio Grande Western company has
636 miles OF road, extending from Grand
Junction. Colo. TO Salt Lake and Ogden,
Utah. Its net earning last year reached
81, 1874, 1000. The surplus for the year is
practically 81, 10000.
THE road is stocked for 81 300. 900. Of
which 100000 is common and N,5co.oe
preferred.'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
His Salary Advanced.

PITTSBURG, Pa, March 6.-Hans
Wagner, the famous right fielder of the
Pittsburg club, to-day signed with his
old club for the coming season at an
advanced salary given without his So
~licitation. President Dreyfus says he
has ten men signed and he thinks that
at roll call on March 3Oth all the old
team will be on hand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

Wheeling Lodge, No. Ia, are arrang-
ing a fitting celebration in honor OF
their fourth anniversary and institu-
ton. which occurs next wednesday
evening. An excellent programme OF
musical and literary numbers is being
arranged. The affair will take place
at the lodge apartments in the Odd
Fellows building.
On Friday evening at the Arlon Club
a dance party has been arranged for
the Junior and Senior Cotillion and the
Married Peoples Club. The affair will
be very Informal. No cards will be IS
sued, but the members of the three or
CARNATIONS are all invited.
The X-N-Tric Club will conduct one
of a series of dance parties Thursday
evening March IA, at the Blue Ribbon
hall, in Benwood. Special car service
to this city has been arranged for.
The Ladies' Aid Society, Of the First
Presbyterian Church, are arranging.
for a supper and social to be held at
the church Friday evening Mach 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
Wheeling League,
Carroll Club League.

Last nights scores resulted as follows:
Big Show. Sl5, 1.003. sos: Osceolas, 933. 1,07S,
e47. Tonight, Terminus vs.. All Alikes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
FERNANDO YzNAGA DEAD.

NEW YORK. March s-Fernsndo
Yznaga, a member Of the firm OF II. B.
HolIins a Co. died here to-day Of diph-
iberia. Mr. yznaga was a brother OF
consuels. widow OF the eighth Duke Of
Manchester.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
Musee League.

The Blue Ribbons took three from the
Black Cats on the Musee alleys last night.
Following are the scores: Blue Ribbons,
1868, $50, 95; Black Cats, TAT, S42, s65.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

brother-in-law, who declared himself
a better judge of Mr.. Durant, hit the
nail on the head by expressing his be-
lief that the telegram was a stupid
humbug."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
FOR JUDGE.

the Democratic judicial convention Judge
Alien c. Adzit, Of Grand Rapids, was
nominated for justice of the supreme court
on the frat ballot.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
R POPULAR.

Activity in This Branch of Modern
RaiiroadinG.
In this day Of modern railroading
managers of passenger traffic are CIV
ing a great deal Of their attention to
excursion parties. Where there is
competition, railroads endeavor to out
do each other both in cheap rates and
convenience to this class of travel.
Their work is very interesting. In
many instances they are compelled to
stop and work up an outing, excur-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
OIL quotations.

OIL CITY, Pa. March s.-Credit bal
ances. Sl.&; certificates. no bid. Ship
ments. 123, 5s2 bbls; average. 97,0a bbls.
Runs. 1901 bbls; average. S920S bble.
NEW YORK, March ~6-Standard oil.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
chagrin and surprise that the story
had leaked out.

When pressed regarding the alleged duel
he declined to discuss the matter, saying;
II received the kindest treatment at the
hands of the Russian and l don't wish TO
cause pain. I had hoped the plan would
succeed, intending TO remain officially
lead for three or four months. thus CIV
ing my betrothed a plausible explanation
for such action"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
BOWLING.
Wheeling Won Tuo.

The scores in the Wheeling-Wellsburg
contest last Saturday are as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

The Sunday School of the North
Street M. e. church will give a social
this evening, which promises to be
very interesting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
EDWARD JONES, SR.. DEAD

Totals ........ ...... S36 S5S $50 2474
Tonight, Dobbs Ferry VS.. Monarchs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

The cold weather has forced work
to be suspended on the new residence
Of George Ebharts, on North Market
SfrAQf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

The thermometer took q three
degree sneak under zero at the steel
bridge yesterday morning. 1t will do
worse than that this morning or all
signs fail.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
LEASE
Business
Property

The undersigned will receive appli.
cations to lease lots in the SCHMIDT
CENTRAL BLOCK" on Beretania
street, No. 5sS, adjoining the prem
Uses of the Queens Hospital.
This valuable property will be divid.
ed into several business sites and of.
fers fine chance to investors in Real
Estate. Suitable for Stores, Lodging
Houses or Dwellings. Applications for
lots will be treated In priority and II
will pay to make early applications.
An important feature Of these leases
Is that the lessee has the option Of
purchasing his lot In fee simple during
the term Of his lease at figure based
on the rental he Is paying.
Terms and conditions Of lease with
amount Of rents asked can be had on
application to
Jas. F. Morgan,
6s Queen Street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27

News was received by the Nippon
Maru yesterday that DR.. Eldredge,
formerly Of this city, was lying seri-
ously III at Yamatecho. Yokohama.
Or. Eldredge was for many years sani-
tary agent for the Hawaiian monarchy
and the Hawaiian Republic. He was
also sanitary officer for the United
States Marine Hospital Service. DR..
Eldredge Is still sanitary officer for
the United States Government at Yo-
kohama.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27

A proposition to have the marine
ways of the Healani Club taken over
by private party is to be put before
the directors. At the present time the
ways are greatly in need of repairs
and are not capable of taking up large
boats like the Gladys, Mary l., or Dew
ey. 1t is proposed that they be re-
paired and made larger by the man
seeking to rent them from the club.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

Weather Bureau, Punahou, Novem-
Der 27.--Temperature Morning mini
num- IS; Midday maximum, 70.
Barometer at 9 a. m. 29.95. Falling.
Rainfall 600.
Dew Point 64F.
Humidity at 8 a. m. 20 per cent
Diamond Head Signal Station, No
vember 27.--Weather clear; wind lighS
SW.
ARRIVED.
Tuesday, Nov. &c.
Str. Lehua, Napala, from Molokai
ports.
Wednesday. November q.
U. s. A. T. Rosecrans. Dobson, .
days from Portland, Oregon.
Stmr. j. A. Cummins. Searle. from
koolau ports.
Tuesday. Nov. 26.
Str. James Makee. Tullett, for Ks-
paa.
Str. Niihau. w. Thompson, for Ko.
loa and Hanamaulu.
Str. w. G. Hall, s. Thompson, for
Kauai ports.
Str. Kinau, Clarke, for Hilo and way
ports.
Str. Claudine. Freeman. for Maui
ports.
Schr. Kawailani, for Koolau ports.
Blk. s. c. Allen, johnson, for San
Francisco.
Wednesday, Nov. %.
T. X. X. Nippon Maru, Greene, for
San Francisco.
SAILING TODAY.
Str. Lehua, Napala, for Molokai
ports at p. m.
DUE TODAY.
S. .Tampico, from Seattle.
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
For Hilo and way ports, per stmr.
Kinau. November 26.-W. Reinhardt,
wife and child: W. Taketa. Alexander
Potter, r. Elgin. DIR. c. NJ. Thomas.
+. 4. Paxton. J. Victor and two sons.
Miss J. Teasdale. Judge Little. c. N.
Prouty, l.. Jouckheere. T.. +. Patten.
7. G. Ridgeway. II. Deacon and
wife, Mrs. b. Walther. b. Walther,
J. A. Scott and daughter, Mrs. r. II.
Reid, maid and child; II. Dechent, J.
Michael. Miss May. c. Achong. w.
Booth T. s. Kay. J. II. Mackenzie
and wife. Mrs. II. II. Renton, Miss
Horner, Mrs. D. Koki ana son. Miss
l.. Kaanaana, w. s. Kobayukaua
George Freeland, W. A. Kinney. NJ.
o. Dowda.
For Maui ports. per stmr. Claudine
November 26.-Mr. and Mrs. II. p.
Baldwin, Miss X. Brunton, j. N. vii
liams and wife, George Lindsay and
wife. II. p. Robinson,.G. T. Robin
son. A. J. Rodrigues. NJ. j. Monra
and wife. Mr.. Irwin, Mrs. Irwin, Miss
Z. Gilhus, Miss II. Gilhus. NJ. Niche
ula, G. G. Leong. wife and child: J
J. Hogan, J. Guild; II. c. Ovenden
Miss s. Daniels.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27

The reception in Kaumakapill
church last evening in honor of the
new pastor, Rev. Lono. proved to be
a very pleasant affair. There was q
large and representative audience
present and the evening was spent in
welcoming Mr.. Lono to his new field Of
work. The address on behalf OF the
congregation was made by Senator W.
c. Achi and another address on "Stran-
gers Within Thy Gates was made by
T. McCants Stewart. Several other
addresses were made.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27

The Rapid Transit line was extend.
ed yesterday, the cars now running to
the gates of the Kamehameha schools.
The trolley wire has been strung fur
ther down but the cars will be run only
so far as the surfacing OF the road Is
finished.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
HELPS!

After sickness, the strength you so
much need will come rapidly II you
take ROYAL MALT EXTRACT with
your meals. 1t Is just the tonic
needed; takes right mold and builds
you up. 1t does not do this by any
mysterious means or strong drugs but
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
CARD OF THANKS.

The family Of the late II. p. Meyer
wish to extend their heartfelt thanks
to the many Kind friends who showed
them so many kindnesses during their
bereavement. 2OO5-lt
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27

Several Of the deep water captains
In port, under the guidance Of George
Denison of the o. II. 4 l.. Co., will go
down the road after goats and wild tur-
keys tomorrow.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
ROYAL
MALT
EXTR ACT

helps the stomach to -.gest food and
sends the nutriment through the blood.
II brings good appetite, perfect d.
gestion and sound restful sleep. 1t
is brewed from selected barley and
hops, and contains all that is best In
both.
Insist on having the genuine Royal
Mals Extract, as you will only be dis.
appointed in cheap brands Of malt ex-
tracts.
Price 25c.; $3.50 by the Dozen.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
NOTICE..

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders OF the Oahu Sugar Company.
Limited, will be held on Friday, the
18th OF November, 1901, at 10 a. M.
at the office of II. Hackfeld 4 Co, Ltd.
+. KLAMP,
2oO5-2t Secretary,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
NEW TO-DAY
CLOSING NOTICE,

B. +. Ehlers & Co. will be closed all
day Thursday, November 2S. 1901.
2005-lt
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
BY AUTHORITY
AUCTION SALE OF AVA LICENSE.

In accordance with the requirements
Section 7O7 Chapter 55 of the Penal
Laws or 1897 one AVA License for
each district of the several Islands
will be sold at Public Auction between
tbe 1st and Eth day of december, 1901,
each license 10 he for the term of ONE
YEAR from the Ist day of January,
1902, The unset price will be as fol-
lows.
For the Oisfr'et o. Honolulu ''''$''ooo
For the District Of hIilo ......... 500
Ear the r,i.triot NJ waiIuku 500
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the Union
Mil Company, held at the Company's
'ffice In Kohala, November 2lst. 1901,
It 3 p. m, the following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing wear.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
WANTS.

Ads. In this column will be inserted
at is cents a line one Insertions IS
cents two insertions; 80 cents one
week; 40 cents two weeks, and so
cents one month. This 10 the cheapest
advertising ever offered the people Ct
Honolulu.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27

FORT AND MERCHANT STREETS.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-27
WANTS..

FOUR LOTS, Hebron St., Kapahulu,
Waikiki; 5000 each, half cash; bal
ance $40 month, each lot. Jeff's,
80 King st. 19S6.1m
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-04

them TO g,ab and monopolize the sugar
and tobacco lands Of the Philippines, indie
pendent industry viii be sending It's prod
ucts by the ship load. TO compete with
sweet goods OF the Havemeyers, and the
fayorless cabbages of the Connecticut val
ley. Also. there is much reason 10 fear
that unless the SPooaer resolution can
be damned through. the country may wake
up and demand that the coal gold. copper,
oil. and diamond and ruby fields. the rich
forests an the pearl fisheries of the arch
ipeIago shall be opened 20 enterprise in
a way 10 give ali citizens an equal chance.
and shall not be donated to friends or fay-
orites of the Administration.
If we could conceive of the defeat of the
Spooner resolution in existing cfrcum-
Stances. its failure would be serious blow
to some OF the most oppressive of our
trusts. II the public lands. mineral wealth,
and facilities OF the Philippines should be
left undisturbed until a regular system OF
administration and sale could be discussed.
formulated and made law by Congress a
great public benefit would accrue. There
are hosts of things in the Islands to at
tract pioneer enterprise: but that is not
what the combination in control OF the
United States wants. What it does want
is to deal cut all those good things before
people generally even dream of their exist
ence