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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

Professor Hill Of the United States
geological survey, gives this descrp-
ton Of the geological formation OF Inc
West 1ni!an island group that wee
the scene Of volcanic disturbances.
Across the throat OF the Caribbean
extends 4 chain Of Islands which are
really smolderng furnaces, with llrcs
banked, ever ready TO break forth at
some unexpected and inopportune nc
ment. THIS group, commencing with
Saba, on the north. near Porto Rice
aud extending with Grenada. on The
south, near Trinidad, consists OF all
Client ash heaps, piled up in times past
by volcanic action. These old ash
heaps have withercd into a fertile soil
which, oathed by an undue share OF
moisture, has become covered with rlca
growths Of damp and modering vegc-
tatlon, Tlls same soil also produces
all the richest vegetable products Of the
tropics"
Martinique Is about the center of this
group which also includes the DanBb
West Indies The question may pro-
perry now be asked, whether these are
worth their price
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
WHAT Is NUMBERING ITP

The Post Check Currency movement
particulars of which have appeared ID
the Deseret News seems to be general
~ approved by the press and the pub
lie, but does not arouse much enthu'
sasm in congressional quarters THIS
IS rather surprising. Does the opposl'
ton come from the Post Ofllce depart
ment? Or is there some other inilu-
ence at work to throw blocks In the
way?
1t has been lntimated that the Treas
ury department has been indisposed
to welcome this measure because It was
regarded as an infringement upon the
special field OF that department on
which devolves the duty Of regulating
the currency Of the country. But the
appointment Of new Secretary has
encouraged the friends OF the new
scheme, because he IN an able and prac-
teal man, and win be quick TO perceive
lUdt IL ~ lnN tue VtltUN VI WIS iN"f'1
for whose convenience the whole none
tary system Of the United States has
been established.
The plan for Post Checks, n brought
Into use would Of course come under
the regulations Of the Post Office de-
partment But that ought not to be
In It's way ON the contrary 1t should
be regarded as an element In rs favor.
It VIII Increase the revenue OF the
government and avoid much Of the
roundotry red tape method Of the
present money order system, and no
plan Of such wide and tar-reaching ac-
commodatlon In the transmission OF
small amounts Of money with perfect
safety, has ever before been devised,
We hope that favorable Influences will
be brought to bear upon the Congress
Of the United States, 80 that the mea-
sure shah not be smothered In commit
tee or neglected in open session, but
that due regard will be paid to It's im-
portance, and that the inventor will re-
celye proper credit for this popular and
beneficial device.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
ALroYso's CORONATION.


The coronation Of the King Of Span
viii take place on the 18th of mis-
month, and President Roosevelt has
sent him a congratulatory letter, by a
special envoy, The queen regent must
have received this message with pecul-
lar feelings, in view Of the events Of
the past few years, II her mind revert
ed back to the gloomy days when, In
motherly anxiety to retain the Spanish
domain intact for her son, no matter
how many other mothers sons had to
be slaughtered, she inspired her min
listers to adopt the policy that ended
in the loss Of the colonies and the an
utilization Of the navy But the dis
patches say that she received the en-
bassador with an extremely cordial
welcome. In thus controlling herself,
she showed most excellent taste.
President Roosevelt In his message,
expressed the hope that the reign Of
tn king viii result In the blessings OF
peace, prosperity and happiness to the
people and this Is undoubtedly the gem
eral sentiment in America. The en-
nifty that was awakened here died as
soon as the treaty OF peace was signed.
There is no lingering sentiment Of III
viii toward the Spanish people or the
rulers. Americans sincerely desire TO
see Spain recover In the industrial
and commercial field what she, through
the mistakes OF her leaders has lost In
other directions. And this can be
done. If the people apply themselves
to the building up Of the country
But the outlook is not particularly
bright Alfonso is a mere boy train
ed, It Is true for regal duties and
responsibilities but without expert
ence. Nor is he surrounded by par
tlcularly brilliant counseors. The H.
nances Of the realm are In a fearfully
tangled condition. Party strife il a
prominent characteristic Of the stu
alton. Discomfort Is rife among the
masses Of the people The prestige Of
the country, once a world empire Is
entirely gone
II prosperity shall once more come
to SPAIN there must be revival an
awakening among the people The
government must be rehabllt0ted on
modern lines. Party strife must be laid
aside, and all must work together for
the development Of the country's re-
sources. The trouble with kings Is
that they are apt to regard nations and
countries as their property. that must
be managed" for their own aggrand-
izement and the benefit OF their heirs.
If the young Alfonso can change his
point Of view and look upon himself as
servant Of the people instead of a
master, he may be OF benefit TO his
countrymen in the position he Is call
ed TO occupy, but without that there
Is little prospect that his reign will be
anything but a series Of troubles TO
himself and the country,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

There Is nothing like being pleasant
even about disagreeable things, Thus:
Mrs Abbey Perkins Cheney says she
likes John Vance Cheney as poet, but
as man and a husband mo" II am
sure ] admire Mr., Cheney's poetry now
as much as / ever did Mrs. Cheney's
statement hattered Mr.. Cheney and
made him feel proud-as a poet. Tn re-
turn he CALAMITY complimented his
wife, who sues him Tor divorce He
said did Mrs Cheney really say
that She Is a remarkable woman,
She Is a musical genius"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
St Paul Dlspatch.

The idea Of protecting the rude labor
Of this country by excluding the Chi
nese is absurd on its face. II Is fur
thermore dishonest for the rude LABOR
OF all other countries Is admitted with.
out stint. Does not the greatest con.
petition in the rude labor market come
from Ireland. from Italy. from To.
land. from Sweden from servia. from
Hungary? Where Is there a politician
who would dare omen his capacious
mouth In opposition 20 the free ingf ess
cf these laborers7 Why should tlis
labor market not be protected aga.nui
all competitions Al. there's the rub.
The European immigrant usually pos.
sesses vote. But the Chinaman can
not vote and he win not be sllowai 10
become a voter under any cirtum-
stance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

~ IL interesting to observe that In
an this row about our sending a special
embassy to attend the coronation Of
King Edward no criticism is made Of
our having sent a special ambassador
60 odrld to attend the browning Of
King Alfonso, II II is wrong in one
case. It is wrong in the other" says the
Boston Herald, Alfonso is such a
minor king and he cannot possibly be
made an issue In America, The posi-
bllltles Of Edward as an issue are in
finite. Hence the necessity OF making
protests Of simplicity to be filed away
for future use II needed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
The New York Times.

The bill undoubtedly represents, win
out real diminutlon, the demands D
the department and of the service w
are by no means under such tremcn.
dous bonds as Great Britain to main.
tain a fleet which shall be able 10 keen
the saltwater highways to our shores
open, In war as well as In peace. But
we are quietly building or buying ~ 4
merchant fleet which win presently
Give us a greater commercial STAKE
in the waterways than we have had
before In forty years. And the ambi-
ton OF our naval officers 10 keep on
even terms with Germany IN naval DC.
velopment seems to be both rational
and In a fair way Of execution.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
CHINESE EXCLUSION.
Washington Star.

Whatever the beginnings Of the pro
test against Chinese cheap labor may
have been, the fact Is past all dispute
now that the people Of the United
States, without distinction OF creed OF
party and led by men Of the hishest
character and rcnown. are firmly IN
favor Of keenng the Chinese as a
race out Of the United States. Ibis
feeling has strengthened materially IN
the past ten years. and that II WIN
grow stronger ne the years go on Is
certain. Protection to American lab "
means more than the arrangement OF
the tariff schedules respecting articles
of foreign manufacture. Chinese che an
labor In the United States would iniure
the wage scales past The power Of al
tariff schedules 20 repair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

Many of our boys are leading siren
uous lives these days. They spend a
considerable portion OF their time In
going about seeing how many pickets
on their neighbors' fences they can
break And It must be admitted that
they can and do break a great many,
AZ dogs delight to bark and bite 80
some boys delight TO destroy other peo-
pies property. In both cases II seems
Il is their nature that makes them So
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

A bicycle rider has been fined for
violating the ordinance against riding
on the sidewalks, the court taking oc-
casion. when imposing the fine, to say
that the law must be observed, and
that riders Of wheels must keep of the
sidewalks within the restricted district.
OF late there has been wholesale
violation Of the bicycle ordinance and
pedestrians have been treated with the
greatest insolence by some Of these
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
The Philadelphia Ledger.

The rate of progress Is satisfactory
and meets our legitimate needs. The
new American navy stands for en-
cheney, and Americans generally win
support the policy Of increasing tne
navy gradually, but there need be no
haste to build more warshlps than an,
other power. We should have a navy
sufficient for our own requirements.
and We are building IT,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

Parisians are much more interested
In the tragic fate Of the aeronaut
seyeros than In that Of thirty thousand
inhabitants Of Martinique, The reason
Is. no doubt. severos died in Paris.
which makes It much more import.
ant event to the people Of the gay
capital.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
The BROOKLYN Citizen.

Even II Il should be found that ihe
goyernment-built vessel cost more than
the one built In private yard, some
thing OF great value TO the county
would result in the steady employment
by the government Of experts and
workmen who would be on hand IN
case Of an emergency IN the nearer
knowledge OF ship TO be acquired by
men who sail her or in her and In ths
certainty that combinations Of ship
builders, IKE that Of the armor-plats
makers, t. wiring extortionate prices
from the government, would be fruit
less
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
The Plttshnrp Gazette.

The German shlpbuldng program,
which began in 1898, is expected by 1905
TO give the kaiser's navy IS battleshps.
80 cruisers, and 90 torpedo boats Com.
pared with this, the American pio.
posals are exceedingly modest, while
our need for a strong navy is quite as
imperative as Germanys,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
OUR NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
New York World.

Assuredly, II we are to have a navy
We wish II effective. But If two-t thirds
OK even our newer vessels are not Of
tectiye, and If, as some experts hold
The greatest warehip when menaced by
the perfected submarine torpedo-boat
Is only a more expensive mass Of Junk
the case m favor Of heavy immediate
expenditure is not so strong as lie
committee might wish.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

II is said that John d, Rockefeller
does not know how rich he is. But he
takes philosophical view Of the mat
ter and doesn't worry about It.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

In future in setting up cities on hills
II would be well to make certain
that there are no volcanoes. qulescent
or otherwise, IN close proximity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

And now the beef trust is being pur.
sued in New York. II this thing keeps
up soon It will not have a place where
TO lay its head nor rest Its hoof.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

King Alfonso has reached his major
ity. And now he will be spending the
rest OF his life reaching after one thing
OF another.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

sharpers who work the lock trick on
unwary people should be put where
they VIII be tanght the lock step.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

The Nevada team did not win the
debate. but Miss sheahy won the
hearts Of the audience.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

The Cunard people keep protesting
that Morgan has not swallowed their
line. 1t may be, but the lady doth
protest too much.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

In smuggling Gaynor out Of quebec
the detective was the gamer and Gay
nor was The loser
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

In selecting school books the Board OF
Education's motto should land doubt
less wllD be, None but the best
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

scorchers Filming them win have
very wholesome effect.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

The torturous ways Of the Flllplnos
do not justify their torture
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
SONS OF HAM.
DIRECTION HURTIG AND sEAMoN.

A Grand Chorus Of Thirty Trained
Voices A carload Of Special Scenery
and Electrical Effects. spectacular
Cakewalk Ballet
Prices, 25c to 1850. Matinee, 25c to 75c.
Children, 25c anywhere.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

entire stock Of Ladies' Belts. on Satur-
entire stock Of Ladies' Belts, on Satur- | Drs1n
day only will go at 50 cents on the3 IllIC
dollar, or ,.,,,....,..,., ..,..,.,.. ..,..
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08
A STREET RAILWAY.
Hattiesburg Has Bright Future Pros.
poets and Needs One Now.

o. ~N~@% - ~
poets and Needs One Now.
Hattiesburg has grown and is grow
ing so rapidly that a trolley car line
has become an actual necessity.
Nearly all the available residence
lots have been taken up that are
near the business part of the city and
even now some of the streets are
pretty well lined with houses for a
mile or more out.
There is no doubt that line from
one end of Main street out through
Bay street would be well patronized
and belt line could also be built
that would pay we'll.
Hattlesburg is growing so rapidly
that no one can doubt that the next
census will show between 10000 and
$1,000 inhabitants. 1t is very likely
that the latter figures will be reached
and the men who secures the fran
chlse now will unquestionably have
bright prospects before them.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08

1t is a fact that one-third of the
streets of Hattiesburg is composed
of bitches. If one will take the
trouble to obrerve closely he will see
that the bitches on each side Of Main
street, itself not wide enough, cover
one-tbird of the street from the rail-
road to the school building. OF
course there is no need for this. If
thing were put IN it would make
the street wider besides combining
the flow of the water to the bitches
instead of having it spread over the
entire street and the sidewalks when
there is a big rain. Besides this
there would not arise such an unen-
durable odor that comes from the
bitches. daily, giving the street the
appearance more of a hog wallow
than a street. The bitches should
by all means be enclosed with brick
or thing of some kind and thus
widen the street preventing the odor
we have with us all the time.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08
THEY EXPECT A GOOD TIME
And Should Not Be Disappointed,
Meaning the Old Soldiers.

On the 18th the old confederate SOL
diers of the state will have their an
nual reunion in Hattiesburg and of
course will expect a cool time. 1t
behooves every citizen to do what he
can toward entertaining the old vet
Grams and make them enjoy the linn
1t. This is not only our duty, but it
would be great advertisement for
the city and this section.
1t is Understood that the attend
ance will be quite large, perhaps one
of the largest that has met in this
state for many years. From the
state exchanges it is noticed that
they are making preparations to come
in droves and 1t is the duty of our
people to give them royal welcome.
1t Is understood that the commit
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08

tee on arrangements is quite busy
and doing all in its power to carry
out the program, which is complete
in every respect, to the letter and
thus make the meeting grand sue
cess. 1t is only eight days before
the old soldiers will be here and we
have no time to lose. Not only the
committee but all our citizens should
take an interest in the matter and
lend helping hand to make the re-
union 8 complete success.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08
STATE ENCAMPMENT.
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE FOR
GREAT OCCASION.
Many Visitors Expected-The Perry
County Camp Met Today.

As has been previously announced in
the Progress, the state encampment of
confederates Will be held in Hattiesburg
Sept. 10, and will last two or three
days.
The Perry county camp met in the
court house this morning.
A great deal of business ofimportance
was transacted, relating mostly to the
encampment.
The finance committee made partial
report and was continued until next
Monday.
The reception committees were COM
pleted to begin at once finding homes for
the old soldiers. Free entertainment is
not expected, but homes at reasonable
prices are.
Committee on music reported that the
band had been secured.
A committee to decorate the court
house was also appointed.
1t was decided to give basket dinner
in the court house yard on the 18th and
the local camp of Sons of Confeder-
ate Veterans were requested to arrange
for same. 1t is desired that every family
in Hattiesburg and surrounding country
bring well-filled basket for this occa
sion and it is believed that everybody
will be delighted at the opportunity of
doing this much for the old soldiers and
the visitors who will be here. The peo-
pie of the town and county are invited
to participate and bring baskets-which
none must forget or neglect as it will be
an important occasion in Hattiesburg' s
history.
Fully 100 delegates and many visitors
are expected. Many of them will be
Mississippi's most prominent men.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08
THE MAYoRs-calRT.

There were nine cases before his
honor this morning on various and
sundry charges. Two cases were dis
missed and seven were fined as follows
Three for profanity So 80 and costs
One drunk and disorGerly SO 30 AMI
costs.
Three crap shooters were called on to
pay s.. so each and costs for indulging
in that game, contrary to the law pro-
vided for such doings.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Klondyke-J. j. Bertzer, New
Orleans, La; E. Woodruff, Mobile
b. f. McNeal, Jackson; G. L.
Clarke, Chicago; w. G. Gillespie,
Cleveland, o.; VIM. E. West, Chat
tanooga; ]. B. Walton, New Orleans
Walter d. Thomas, Savannah; Miss
Archyie Dees. Birmingham.
Commercial-M Holberg, Macon,
Miss; Sam Ewing, Memphis; w. 1.
Ohlldress, Memphis; M. G.. Field,
Baltimore; g. S. Orndorff, Gulfport;
M. d. Gardner, Baltimore; r. S.
Edmonson, Ratston; ID. l.. Mohler,
Laurel; J. G. Jones, Gulfport; Leon
Grams, McComb; G. A. Butler,
Dallas, Tex.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08
Multitudes of bargains in cheap crock
cry ana tinware, at M. Galbreath's.
aug27tf
STRAYED.

Taken up by W. E. Eure in the city of
Hattiesburg one sorrel horse, medium
size, about 10 or 10 years old. with white
spot in his face, and appraised at $25, 90.
This 30th day OF August 1902.
E. j. WALL, J. p.
aug30-3wks and Acting Ranger.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08
Annual Session Sovereign Grand
Lodge |. o. 0. F. Des
Moines, Ia, Sept.
1920, 1909.

For the above occasion the Queen and
Crescent Route will sell round trip
tickets to Des Moines, Ia, on Sept. II,
Y, 10 and IA at rate o, one first class
limited fare for the round trip. Final
limit of tickets Sept. 25, 1902. Upon
deposit of ticket with Joint Agent at
Des Moines not earlier than Sept Is nor
later than Sept. %, and payment of fee
cf so cents each, final limit of ticket
will be extended to Oct. Is, 1902.
For further information call upon or
address nearest Q. & .. ticket agent or
R. w. BONDS, T. P. A.,
Meridian, Miss.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08

We make any number Of photographs,
one or dozen as you like. Our prices
are from SOC to $500 per dozen.
HENLEY'S STUDIO,
Opposite KlOndyke Hotel.
septS. d1t-w1t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-08

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