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( Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report ABSOLUTELY PUDE THE DANGER IN SUGAR Industry in Which the United States Should Lead. TET THE COOLIE TRADE THRIVES Sapperted by American Consumer. If. rant of the Dangers to Wbluh They May Be Kxposed. Few people probably the world over, particularly in this aotive, vigorous life, as they drop the little sweet crys tals into their tea and coffee, ever stop to oonsider the origin of sugar, its cen turies of use and improvement, its en ermooB factorship in trade channels ramifying the complete circle of the globe, in almost every nation, of every clime, and the prodigious figures reached in the volume of its manu facture and consumption. A brief synopsis of the growth of this remark able product might not prove uninter esting to the reader hereof. Formerly chemists called every sweet substance sugar. The original habitat of sugar eane has never been fully established, but so far as known, was first oultivat ed in the country from China to Ben gal, and did not reach the West from India until a later date. The art of boiling sugar was known in Uangetio India from which it was oarned to China during the first half of the sev' enth century, but sugar refining was not known, for the Chinese learned the mse of ashes for this purpose only in the Mongol period and from European visitors. Cane sugar was first analytio ally made practioal in 1610 by Fra brisio Bartoli, who isolated the sugar of milk and proved its individuality, Not, however, until the 18th oentury did Marggraf make the important die overy that the juices of beets, carrots, eto., were identical with one another and with sugar of caue. It is remark able how the trade centers of sugar kave during the ages varied. Sugar refining was developed by the Arabian vhysioians. In the age of discovery the Spaniards became the producers of sugar cultivation, being planted by them in Maderia in 1420, carried to San Domingo in 1494, and thence into the West Indies and South America in the 16th century, and from the duties levied by Charles V, that monarch ob tained funds to build, his palaces at Madrid and Toledo. In the Middle Ages, Venioe was the great European enter of the sugar trade and toward the end of the 15 th century.it is re corded of a Venetian citizen being awarded 100.000 orowns for his inven tion of loaf sugar. The earliest reference to sugar in Sreat Britain is that of 100,000 pounds shipped to London in 1819 in exchange for wool. At this same time the ao tounts of the chamberlain of Scotland show the payment of 1 shilling 9 pence per pound for sugar, or about 1 cents per pound in United States money. Throughout Europe it con tinned to be quite a costly luxury, be ing nsed for medicinal purposes only, ntil increasing use of tea and coffee, in the 18th century, brought it into ' as it is today the list of staple pro ducts. The first discovery of common sugar in beet root referred to above, was in 1747, by Sigmund Marggraf, but no practical use of his discovery was made until his pupil and succes sor, Franz Carl Achaed, in Silesia, in 1801, took up his sugar predecessor's work and established a beet-sugar faO' tory. To show the phenomenal growth f this product, the consumption of sugar in Great Britain in 1700 was 10,000 tons; in 1800, upwards of 150, 00 tons, and in 1885, it had grown to ver 1,250,000 tons. In Europe it is an industry ol na tional importance, especially in Ger many, which nation controls an im- mense output Ine world s product a few years ago was about 1,750,000 tons, the greatest consumers of which are the Gothio and Teutonic stock, the English and their offshoots being the highest The output in Europe of beet root a few years ago was 85,000,000 tons, and its product in sugar 1,811, 00 tons. Crops range from five tons f root per acre in Russia, to nine tons in Germany, while in England it has risen to twelve tons per acre. It takes aboot fourteen tons of root per ton of sugar generally in Europe, the propor tion of saccharine matter being 7 per ent now, to 4 per cent twenty years ago. workmen, as a whole, receive more pay than corresponding labor in any other ' oonntry; are the most prosperous; have more money to obtain their desires, and consume more of the necessaries and luxuries of life, generally speaking than those of any other nation, yet it is a singular faot that in the consumption of sugar they are behind the English about 14 per oent, the proportion being about 781 ) pounds per capita in Great Britain, to 691)6 pounds per capita in the United States. For a long term the working classes have groaned under depressed times, continued taxation, and want of employment, and it is of and to our own home people of the Paoifio coast we desire to speak more directly, with all the sinoerity words may impress. We have called upon our lawmakers to protect them from the notoriously cheap labor across the Paoifio, by the passage of the exolusion act, yet every day we are aiders and abettors in sending money to that filthy, pestilential, disease-spreading race. Just think of this for one mo ment! During the years 1894-1895, the people of Oregon and Washington paid to foreign manufacturers and pro duoers in Hong Kong tbe enormous sum of f 1, 000,000 for Chinese sugar alone; this appalling figure, made up from the quarters, halves and dollars of the people, never to return. Just think of it 1 Could this amount have been retained among ourselves, what a wonderful factor those 1,000,000 hard earned dollars would have been during the many bard, hard montha of econo mizing and pinching and starving through which we have just passed. If it were necessary that we should buy a a necessary staple like sugar abroad in order that we might sell onr surplus of some other produots, we might as well, perhaps, buy sugar as anythng else, but such is not the necessity. We can sell our produots at the world s prioe, which is our market with others, and what we do when we ex port If in return, however, for our produots we receive back coin in pay ment we are just that much better off. The pernioious trade in Chinese sugars which has grown to large proportions on our Paoifio coast, is deplorable to think of. Americana, free working' men, supporting the labor of a race of people born in poverty, reared in squalor and living in pestilence and disease. You have but to walk through any city of any consequence, having a Chinese quarter, made to a oertain ex tent wholesome by the sanitary laws of a better civilization surrounding them to realize the beggary, the stench, the nauseous handling of a moribund pop ulation whose labor exists upon the payment of 12 cents for a day's labor. We have seen how the Chinese live in our own midst, thousands of them hud' died and bunked together in dark, nar row rooms, void of ventilation, the foul stench of which makes the strongest heart grow sick, and draw our own conclusions, in buying Chinese sugar. A gentleman who came to Amerioa when the oholera and plague prevailed in the Orient, said "that every pack age of merchandise, and even silk, eta, should be fumigated thoroughly to eradicate the cholera germs lurking in that disease-stricken oountry." These are not idle words, bnt the deep sounding words of warning from one knowing well the dangers to whioh we are subjected, from an eye-observer of the natives themselves, and the hor rors of the ghastly work of death among that myriad of fast-breeding, pestilential people. Such are the risks taken by every person buying Chinese made goods. Such the chances, unneces sary chances against the homes of our working people, and without cause other than the support of degraded, ill paid labor, as described. These faots are daily becoming better known to our own people. So much so that many stores now display the sign, We handle the Amerioan Refined Sngars only," and it is a safe rule to follow, where no such announcement is made, to be sure yon are not getting China-made sugar is to ask the question or promptly transfer your custom. See that you are supplied with no other than the American-made article, made by American workmen, in American cleanly factories, operated by American capital, paying American wages, in good American coin and keeping that American money at home, not sending it abroad to support the Chinese nation. We have here in our own glorious state of Oregon and sister state of Washington as evidenced by the exposi tion of the Manufacturers' and Pro ducers' Association, one of the greatest ! BY THEIR BEST GIRLS. Two Boastful Cooatry Bwslns Haiti Vp by Tbetr Sweetheart Edward Vanderwater and William Cornelius were beld up the other night at Hempstead, N. Y. Both young men lost all their valuables, consisting of watches, flngor rings and their pocket books. The yonng men, it is asserted, bad often boasted of their physical courage and declared that if held up their as titi louts would fure very badly. Tbe young women decided to put tba boastful youths to a test. Vanderwater and Cornelius were invited to call upon the girls at 8 :80. Early in the eveniug tne young women, so it is asserted, donned two suits belonging to Miss Beekman'i brother. To unike their dis guise more perfect, they wore slouch hats and fulse beards aud mustaches. They then secroted themselves in the bunlies near their residence. Tbe young men soon passed by chat ting gnyly, when they were confronted suddenly by two supposed highwaymen who pointed pistols at their heads and demanded in muffled voices that tbey should give up their valuables immedi ately. Vanderwater mado an effort to run, but tripped bis toe on a stump and rolled into the mud and water by the roadside. Then he sprang to bis feet and ran home. Cornelius fell upon hit knees and begged piteously for mercy. He was told to shut up and hand over bis money if be knew whon he was wise. He imme diately produced his watch, rings and money. Cornelius and Vanderwater, both bad ly frightened, beld a consultation as to their proper course in the mutter. Later the young women who had played tbe joke walked in, attired' themselves in proper garments, and - upbraided the youths for not making tbe promised visit The girls pretended to be much offendnd, and the young men made all sorts of excuses for their absence. After having thoroughly enjoyed tbe excuses aud embarrassment Miss Beekmun and Miss Dugun asked Cornelius what time it was. As his watch was missing he was obliged to muke further excuses. The girls finally handed Cornelins his watch and valuables and admonished him to act like a man nndnot to fall on his knees and beg for mercy when held up. New York Sun. NEW MAMMOTH CAVE. Cnrloas Archalo Discovery In a Quarry In New Jersey. A force of men at work getting out building stone at a large quarry a short distance below Phillipsburg, N. J., ac cidentally discovered a mammoth cave that prom lues to yield the owner of the property a handsome income. The men were getting ready to blast when one of their number struck croWDor witn considerable force on what seemed to be a hard piece of atone. To bis surprise the bur went clear through and disappeared entirely. This led to the investigation and the uncov ering of tbe cave. As far as the research has gone, the chamber opened up is nearly 150 feet long and seems to be divided into nu merous circular and oblong shaped rooms, one of which bus something in it that looks like petrified wood. Pieces have been removed and will be submit' ted to scientific test to determine its character. There are caverns extending in divers directions that have not yet been explored. From some of them there ia a rush of air, as though they might nave a surface opening. Stalactites aud other crystal forma tions are numerous, and some of them are very large and beautiful Several specimens have been secured and sent to Philadelphia for examination. Quite a quantity of bones have been found, and one report says that several skulls have been unearthed. There will be a thorough examination of the cuve by exploring parties, with a view to learning its dimensions, its con tents and its connection, if any, with tbe outside world. No one will be al lowed to enter the cave until after the exploring party makes its report New York Recorder. A LIVING SHADOW REMARKABLE TRANSFORMATION OF A NORTH CAROLINA MAN. atrangs, Bat True, Story from lbs Lumber Regions of Southern Stats Verified by Reporter of Greenville Reflector. lbs THK ABSENCE OF IT. Where Do Americans Stand? Having given the above very brief synopsis of the history of sugar, let as now look for a moment at the posi tion of the United States in this indus try and the possible dangers constantly surrounding us, particularly on the Western coast, from importations from Chinese-made sugar, and realize the consequence of paying tribute to foreign labor, foreign capital and foreign ships in an article placed upon neatly every table in tbe land; from tbe banquet table of the rich, to the lowly, humble, uncovered board, serving a table, in tba lowliest cottage of its poorest in habitant, and deduce, if possible our remedy in the matter. It will be con ceded, we think, that the American fields for beets this or any other ooun try can produce. In rejecting the coolie-made sugar, and buying only American-made goods, you are encour aging and strengthening the hands of your neighbor farmer, and building up an industry in which you will your self share, and in time proudly realize the greatness of the soil upon which we live and which God has blessed with a special providence as unsurpassed on the face of the globe. The total number of cattle in the United Statr in 1890 was 61.303,673, of which 1.117,494 were working oxen and 16.511.- 50 are milk kine. the remainder being cla-wol as misceilaiMmua. Minnehaha means "laughing water.' The Indian word was Miune-ra-rs, If there is any truth in the saying that happiness is tbe absence of all pain, men tal aud physical, the enjoyment of it can only be found in heaven. But so far as the physical is concerned, it is within easv reach; st least measurably so, as far as cure will go. The sum of human misery in this line ia made ud of greater or less degress of physical guttering. The minor aches and pains which afflict mankind are easy to reach and as easily cured. There are none in the whole category, which, it taken in time, cannot be cured. They must in some form afbict the nerves, the cones, the muscles and joints of the human body. They are all more or less hurtful and wasteful to tbe system. St. Jacobs Oil is made to cure them, to search out hidden pain spots, and to cure promptly in a true remedial aud lasting way. Very, very many have not known happiness for years vui viii-v useu it, ana very many are put- unit on cure ana naDPiness because thev uun use it. The following interview has just oeen given our reporter by Mr. U. A, Baker the overseer at tbe farm of CoL Iaaao A. Sugg, of Greenville. N. C. It will interest anyone who has ever had typhoid fever. Mr. Baker said in part: I was living in Beaufort county. and ou the 3d day of October. 1803. was stricken down with typhoid lever. I bad the best physicians to at tend me, aud on the 15th day of Janu ary ,1894, I was allowed to get up. I was emaciated, weak and bad no appe tite. I could only drag along tor i short distance and would be oompelled to sit down and rest. This oontinued for some time and I began to give up nope of ever getting well. I lost my position iu Beaufort county and having secured one in Pitt oounty, olerking in a store, I undertook it, but was so weak I oould not do tbe work and had to give it up. The disease settled in my knees, lugs and feet I was taking first one kind of medicine and then another, bnt nothing did me any good, 1 was mighty low-spirited. I moved out to Colonel Sugg's about four or five months ago and oommenoed taking Dr. Williams' Pills. I took three a day for about three months. I began to regain my appetite in a week's time, and then my weakness began to disappear, and hope sprung up with a blessedness that is beyond all telling. At the expiration ol tne three mouths I was entirely oured aud oould take my axe and go in tne woods and do as good a day s work as any man I was troubled with dys pepsia and that has disappeared. It is also a splendid tonio for weak peo ple. I say, Mr. Editor, God bless Dr. Williams; may he live for a long time; I known be will go up yonder to reap bis reward for he has done a wonderful lot of good. Tell everybody that asks yon about Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People that if they will oome to me I oan certainly satisfy them as to their merits. I always carry a box of pills with me and when ever I feel bad I take one." We are forcibly struok with the earnestness of Mr. Baker and his state ments may be relied on. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills contain, in a condensed form, all the elements necessary to give new life and riohness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are an unfailing speoiflo for such diseases as looomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St Vitus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nerv ous headache, the after ' effects of la grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale and sallow complexions, all forms of weakness either in male or female, and all diseases resulted from vitiated hu- J mors in the blood. Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt of prioe, (60 oents a box or six boxes for $3.50) by address ing Dr. Williams' Medioine Company, Soheneotady, N. Y. First Cabman How do vou And thinner Second Cabman Hlow I Juatthlnkl I bought thitt horse jtwterday and be hain't paid lor himself yet. DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CUBED By local applications, as tbey eannu. reach the d issued portion of the car. There is only one way to aura Deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining ol tbe Kuataobian Tube. Wnen this tub gets InHamed you have a ruuiDiing souua or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness Is the result, and unless the inflammation eau be take out and this tube restored to Its nor mal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever: nine oases out of ten are caused bv catarrh, which is nothing but an In- named condition or the mucous surfaces. We will Kia Ona Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be Cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Bene1 lor ol rou lars, tree. V J. CHKNKY ds CO., Toledo, O. IsT-Sold by Druggists, 76o. I am entirely oured of hemorrha. o. lunus bv Pfso'a Curm tar Pntiuiitiii.tinn Louisa LiaOAiiAH,Dethin,Mo.,Jau.8,tM. FIT". -All Fits stooped free br lie. Kllne'a ureal nerve tiestorer. Ho nu trier Uianrat day'a use. Marvelous cures. Treatise and 3.00 riM ouHin n in cbbbs. eeua 10 nr. suine, vi m.tvu ok, runaueipnie. re. And pains of rheumatism can be cured Wood. 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