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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-01-20

Early 10 the season is all excellent
time to apply lime, so as to permit the
frequent rams to carry it down. No
crops respond SO we'll to lime as clover
and pasture grasses. The lims acts chem
ically on the soil, thus libsrating plant
food and adding warmth. Potash, nitrate
of soda and superphOsphates are superior
to lime, but the low cost of the latter
should induce its use. The grass crop is
the most important one on dairy farms,
and should be given an application OF
mixed fertilizers every spring, but the
effect of the fertilizers will be more
noticeable if they are applied early, as
some kinds are only slowly soluble, such
as plaster, and if the work is done before
the busy season comes, it will be time
saved. Rye is the earliest crop or the
farm. and the fertilizer for it can hardly
be applied too soon, but much depends
on the land. There is one point IN favor
of lime On grass land, which is, that any
expense in IFS use is sure to DO returned
sooner or later, as it is necessary iugre,
dent in the food of all plants.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-01-20
WHEAT IN SPRING,

Wheat is often thrown up when the
season varies, and unless the plants are
pressed back into the soil with the roller
some OF the plants may be injured.
Wheat, ho@ever, rarely fails if it makes
a good start in the fall, whara the land
is suitable. The most important matter
is TO give it q better send off in spring.
This is Gone by narrowing the Gaid with
smoothing harrow. which will not pull
up the plants but loosen the surface soil.
AS soon as the Sc ason opens this should
be done, and an application of so Or 100
pounds of nitrate Of soda per acre given,
which will make 4 marked difference il
the growth of the plants as soon as the
ground begins to become warm. Manures
serve best on cora land, but the garden
should also receive large share. For
wheat, oats and rye, soluble fertilizers
are better than manure in the spring.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-01-20
ON THE FARM.
A Thlrty-Acre Farmer.

The most Improbable soil can be
made productive without<rhe use of
manure or fertilizers, though it would
be slow process to attempt to improve
the land in that manner. With the
aid of manure and fertilizers, however.
and the growing of crops that assist the
land, the farmer can make his soil cap
able of yielding to its fullest extent.
Where the soil is moderately fertile
the gain in plant food will be moro
rapid, and can be accomplished without
the use OF stable manure. One of the
best farmers in the United States has
only thirty acres of land, and he keeps
no stock except pair of horses and one
COW, yet his land increases in fertility
every year and his profits are larger than
those of neighboring farmers who have
large tracts. He also refuses to buy
more land, as he has as much work as
he can do on the land row being cult
waited by him.
STORAGE OF PLANT FOOD.
There is no secret in the improving
of the soil by the growing of crops fer
for that purpose. Glover is made the
basis of all good farming. Tne clover
| plant is one that is promoted in growth
by lime and potash, yet il contains a
great deal CT nitrogen, which it derives
| from the atmosphere and stores in its
| stems, leaves and roots. When crop
Of clover is turned under the capacity OF
he soil is largely increased at the small
st oost as the fertilizer carried into the
soil by the clover is not taken directly
| from the soil itself There is ammonia
and nitric acid in the air. Every rain
| brings these substances down and carries
hem to the roots Of the plants. Glover
las the capacity for appropriating the
heterogeneous elements largely, and exper
ments have shown that the plant aIsC
has the ability to derive the free nitro
gen from The atmosphere through the
| agency of its leaves, which enters into
com bination with oxygen and hydrogen
forming plant food suitable for the
requirements Of the plant. BY this pre-
cess the clover plant derives its fertilizer
from the air and stores it in the sol
when the clover is plowed under.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-01-20

Boiling liquids jellles or huits may
be turned into glass without breaking
the vessel, II you press the bowl of a
spoon on the bottom while filling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17
cHINEsE TREATY u DOUBT.

Having to be Pho tographed Nay Prevent
Ratification Of Commercial Treaty
WAsHISGTON, Jan. 17.-There IS reason
to believe that Yang Yui, the Chinese
envoy ia Washington is not making much
progress towards seeing the new treaty
which was to take the place of the one
considered nuIIfed by the Geary law.
Upon his first arrival here it was hoped
that the United States was about to be
offered opportunity for valuable extern
sion of our trade privileges ia China.
Expectation Of this seems to nave been
based on differences drawn from the
Chinese ENJOYS talk, his ideas of the
immigration question rejecting accu-
rately. Il was supposed. those Of his own
government, were so entirely In accord
with those of our own people. that - was
believed this Troublesome question would
not prove an obstruction to an agree
ment The compulsory photograph
clause Of the Geary law is the stumbling
block.
10 compel d Chinaman to tie photo
graphed, he considers an indignity. IT
Is said 10 be the belief of the Chinese
envoy that this requirement was inserted
with intent to affr0nt the Chinese resi-
dents Of this country. He considers that
bis sovereign is affronted ia the same de-
gree. This may prove AM unsurm0unta-
Bile obstacle to the agreement for
treaty from which a few weeks ag0 much
was hoped for the good OF our trade
privileges in the rich oriental field Of the
Chinese empire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

But it is According to Existing
Laws.
Mr.. CARLISLE'S PLAN
CarefullyCOnsidered butDeemed
Improbable.

WAaHrvrror. Jan. ia meeting
cf the senate finance committee was
held yesterday afternoon Tor the pur-
pose Of considering Secretary Car
Isles letter and bond bill After the
conclusion Of the meeting, Senator
Voorhees,, al chairman Of the commit
tee. handed che press the statement
given below 1t is as follows.
THE EN- batrassed condition OF the
treasury and the necessity for prompt
action for its relief are fully realized
There SIS not the slightest ground
however. for apprehension that pub
lie credit viii suffer Or be deranged
for the reason that ample authority
already exists by law for the secretary
off the treasury to strengthen his coin
reserve 40 any extent required and to
meet every demand that can be
Legitimate. The power of the secre-
tary for the issue of the bonds needs
nothing beyond what IS given by the
act of january ia. 1877. The only
desira BILE Object to 3D. attained biz new
legislation att this time ON that sub
iect IS t0 make 4 shorter time bond
with lower rate OF interest. and yet
the secretary feels assured that he
can negotiate bonds issued under the
act of 1877. running only ten years
Ola practically "a three per cent Bas s.
ttAt seems therefore, that ~ Will De
wiser. safer and better for the
financial and business interests of the
country to reply upon existing law
with which TO meet the present
emergency rather than to encounter
the delays and uncertain ties always
incident to protracted discussion in
the two houses Of congress This
view of the condition OF the treasury
admits of but little, if any delay. and
of NO uncertainty at all IN the final
ction to- be taxan-
''It is proper to say It'll this connec-
ton that the senate finance commit
tee for several weeks past has had
this subject under a lmost constant
consideration, and that the bill sub
mitted bv Mr. Carlisle has been exc
amined and discussed with the great
est care
AThe interest Of the committee will
by no means be a bated from this time
forward. The fact that much remains
to be done is fully recognized NJ hat
ever deficiency ina the revenues that
may exist during the current fiscal
year will be promptly provided for 10y
appropriate and efficient legislation
al the ear lest moment"
The senate finance committee au-
th0rized Senator Voorhees, to intro
duce the Carlisle bill in the senate.
and also to present the letter from the
secre tarv Of the TREASURE for the
consideration Of that body, which
was done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17
TALKED ABOUT HAWAII.
Spirited Di.sa.siaa Between Senators

Spirited Dlseussiou Between Senators
Hoar. Gray and Daniel.
WASHINGTON. Jan II. 1.-The Hawaiian
controversy was again brought to the
attention of the senate yesterday, and
there was a half hours spirited dis
cussi0n between Senators Hoar Gray
and Daniel The presidents message
comm unica ting the recent diplomatic
correspo ndence. afforded Senator Hoar
an opportunity to speak on the mat
ter. and he showed by quoting from
THE Hawaiian constitution that the
queen on her recent protest that she
could not promise amnesty to the
members of the provisional govern
ment was only contn ng herself to
the Limitations of the constitution
which does not confer on the crown
such absolute right Of granting ann
nestv. out requires THAT pardon can
be granted only by the Concurrence of
the cabinet and other constitutional
officers.
Senator Gray. Democrat. of Della
ware, and Senator Daniel. Democrat.
of Virginia. made some pertinent ina
terruptiOns. and thre w upon Minister
Stevens and his initiative action all
the responsi biitv for w hatever irrer-
ular methods off procedure had grown
ONT 0f Che hawaiian im broglio.
The speech OF 1enator Gallinger Of
New Hampshire on the tariff question
was attentively listened to by his col
leagues.
The bill to repeal the federal cleo
ton laws coming mp il the regular
order Senator Palmer Democrat. Of
illinois, ened tile discussion in an
argument ia favor Of the bill
After the close of Senator Palmer's
remarks communication from the
secretary of the treasury. ln response
to the resolution Of senator Allen Of
Nebraska, in regard to the gold epin
SIP the United States ON November 4.
1898. was laid before the senate.
The bill 40 ezta blish a port of de-
livery al Bonnerss Ferry. Idaho. was
called up by Senator Dubois, Repub bill
can. of Idaho and passed Then. ait
sos. ON motion off Senator German,
She senate adjourned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17
CLYDE MATTo7c EsCAPEs.
The Three Times Convicted Murderer
SIS MS LEaZ out 81 gaLL.

The Three Times Convicted naurderer
saws His Way out OF Jail
WICHITA. Kan. Jan. II n Clyde
Mattox, who was convicted Of murder
I'D the first degree in the United States
court here at IL o'clock yesterday,
broke jail at 1880 last evening and is
now at large He cut bar in a
window on the third floor Of the court
Jail. dropped to the ground below. and
that is all that is known Of his escape.
q posse is now after him. but the in-
dicati0ns are that he had friends on
the outside who furnished him ample
means Of escape.
The town is greatly excited as his
trial and conviction had been the gem
eral theme of discussion all day.
One hour before his pc a motion
was fled by his attorneys for a new
trial. but there was no proba bility of
its being granted Clyde would have
been sentenced to hang this week.
The crime for which he was convicted
was the murder Of John Mullen of
oklahoma City, four years ago. The
trial just closed was the third one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17
A REIGN OF TERROR.

CoIored Fonuiatio of an Arkansas Tovvn
Afraid 81 Their Lives
LITTLE Rock Ark, Jan. 11-Gov-
ernOr Eishbaclz has received inforna-
ton of reign of terror which exists
among the co1ored population Of the
town of Black Rock According to
the governor Information. very
serious condition Of affairs exists
there, which may result ia bloodshed.
Black Rock is in the center of a large
manufacturing and lum Der district
and owing to the present hnan eial
stringency a large mum BIER Of men are
thrown out Of employment Among
them are many laWless characters.
who have organized for the purpose
Of driving all the negroes out OF town
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

Hot Fight So She House as to Wheu 1t
should Go In1o Erect.
WAaHiNGT0N, Jan. 17.-In the house
yesterday Mr Wilson offered an
amendment to put the free wool
schedule into effect August l. 1894
This was vigorously opposed by Mr.
johnson. Democrat of Ohio and Mr.
Warmer. Democrat Oh New York. but
on different grounds The former
Gained the amendment delayed the
benefit 10 come from free wool too
long. and the latter eontended that #
the wooden manu- turers we're not to
have free wool TIA time to give the
people cheaper yvcolea goods next
winter be was in favor 81 allowing
the present duty 20 stand IN order to
give the farmers q market for their
wool during the coming Sc ason
1lr. BowerA Repu cans of Cali
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

COLORADO SPRINGS. Coll Jan IT,
The sheriff received telegram last
night asking him to send force Of
deputies 10 Bull HlL Cripple Creek
as violence IS threatened bv union
miners. Tire trouble SIS caused bv Il
numb Der Of the managers signing Ali
agreement TO make the union men
work nine hours instead of EIGHT as
heretofcre- The agreement goes into
eject Ee bruarr l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

fornia asked IL he had not claimed
that free wool would increase the
price Of wool
Mr.. Warner replied emphatIcaly
that he did If wool went on the free
list in February, but it 10 could not
retained this year This precz pltated
g general discussion Of the subject in
which Messrs- Payne. Springer Demo
crat. Of Illinois, Pick er. Repu bllcau,
of North Dakota. Simpson, BopuIlsts
Of Kansas, Johnson Democrat Ct
Ohio and Cannon hepu bl1eans CL
Illinois took part.
Mr. Wilson then explained his
amendment at length The de ba tie GA
the date Ia which the wool schedule
would GO into effect was taken up by
Messrs. circuit. Republican OF err
Bowers. Repu blican Of California
Blair, Repu blican Of New Fam psnire,
Hall. Democrat OF Missouri, Bryan.
Democrat Of Ne braslza Bland. Demo
erat of Missouri, Breczinridge. Demo
crat of Arkansas, johnson of 9hios
Hermann Of Oregon, Enloe of Eeuues-
see, Henderson of Illinois, Montgom-
erv Of Kentucky. Wea dock of Alichl-
gan, Blair Of New Hamps hirss Marsh,
Repu blican of Illinois, Loud, Repub-
lican Of California and Hartman, Re-
publican Of Montana The lat-
ter, in denouncing the whole
bill and the predictions OF
its author, called attention to
his prophesy of the universal revival
of business when the sherman law
was repealed. Considering the re-
suit of that prophecy, said hes amid
a storm of Republican applause and
laughter II don't know whether he is
a prophet a son Of q prophet or only
the mOuthpieee OF the fed prophet
of Buzzard S Bay.
b
vote on the question. but without suc-
cess. AT $50. without action on the
pending amendment, the committee
reported and the house took a recess
until last night at o'clock
At the night session lIessrs Arnold
Democrat OF Missouri, McDermonds
Democrat of Tennessee and Ei Ills. Re-
publican of Oregon, addressed the
house. and at 10 O 'cloek the house adj
jOurned-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

WicHIrL4 Kan. Jam 11.-Bv it's at-
torneys yesterday, the Mercantile
Trust company of New York. applied
10 Judge Williams of the United
States district caurt. for a receiver for
the corporation owning the famous
Irrigation canal extending from In-
gals, Gray county. TO kinslev. Ed
wards county Kan. Williams ap-
pointed = l. Bonebrake of Topeka
receiver for the company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

WAsHNavoN, JAN. There was
some talk about the senate end Of the
capitol yesterday bout the proba oil
itv of the president sending the name
Of Senator tray of De aware. to the
senate for confirmation as supreme
court judge. Senator Lindsay of
Kentucky IS also mentioned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17
CHURCH NOES
BlOOdshed at an Ex-Priest's Lee
ture on ROmanism.
Rifles Fired and Brick bats are
Thrown
MURDER In THE ARR
Said the Lecturer, ssLet Others
Stand by Ne"

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Jan. 17.-Follow
ing a lecture delivered by J. v. Nc
Namara, who styles himself Tate
priest Of Rome at Turner hall
night serious riot occurred Posi-
bly, a score Of rife and pistol shots
We're fired albert Gowdy, a hack
driver, was shot and slightly wounded,
half a dozen men were injured by
stones and brick bats and one man
was seriously dubbed. The lives Of
many people were endangered and
much bad feeling was stirred up. Nc
Namara's lecture was a TRADE against
the Catholic church. its priests, nuns
and sisters Of charity. He claimed to
be a representative Of the American
Protective association and working
under their auspices
y am taking my life in my hands. "
shouted Mcnamara, as he marched
across the platform at Turner hall
last night a loaded rifle was in his
hand and he raised it in dramatic
fashion
LET the hoodlums and b1aclrguards
Of Rome come on. he said. My life
is not nay own IT belongs to God and
the A. r. A. know there is plot to
murder me here in Kansas City this
very night, but there VIII be other
blood split before that Of mine.
.tIhere is murder i'm the air." he
said. and 7 want loyal men and
b others to stand by me. want
tVventy-four volunteers, men who have
true Protestant hearts, stout arms,
strong nerves and quick eyes. Stand
upi those who are willing"
dozen men stood up UP to this
time there had not been the slightest
sign Of disorder in the hall
In language wholly unfit for publi-
cation he then proceeded to desert be
what he alleged to be the life ha Bit
ually led by Catholic priests
When one particularly filthy tory
was told the first interruption Oc-
CURED. You're lyingl" shouted some
one IN the gallery. Liar, echoed a
feebler voice. and for moment there
was an uproar- The police quickly
suppressed it. however, and the offend-
er was taken to headq
little later the second disturbance
took place. just as the lecturer
paused at the concl fusion of a sentence,
the sound of breaking glass was heard,
followed bv the involuntary groan of
an injured man. Everyone sprang to
his feet and rushed to the door.
The crowd settled down once more
and the man who had been hurt
walked out quietly. He was John
Walden. mOt3rman. a stone thrown
from the street had struck him on the
head, inhieting a slight scalp wound.
II can t tell you all wanted to- =
said the lecturer eXcitedIYs but buy
these books of mine Che scattered a
nun Der on the hOOr) they're cheap
and good, and you'll do good and
make Rome howl III YOU buy them
He then told other filthy stories
BY this time the crowd was get
ting nervous The meeting was
brought to "a sudden end. the hall was
then hurriediy emptied and the crowd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

WAsHTSGToN, Jan. l7.-The navy
department is informed Of the arrival
Of the cruiser New York ait Rio Our
government now has at Rio the New
York, San Francisco. Newark.
Charleston and Detroit. This IS a
stronger force than that Of any other
two powers. 1t is as strong force
as the United States has had ia for
eign waters at any time since the
riHil va
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

LITTLE Rock. Ark, JAM f7-Ihe
body Of an ola man. named W. I'll
Simms, was found at his home near
Bentonville yesterday in horribly
mutilated condition. He had some
money and led the life of recluse.
HE was murdered with a hammer and
robbed probably several days ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

PITTsBERo Pa, Jan. 1.-THE joint
convent{5n Of railroad and river min
ers of the Pittsburg. Pa. district. in
session here yesterday adjourned in
the afternoon, after determining to-
order strike of the pits at an points
working "a both distr cts paying less
than the sixtv-f five cent rate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

CHIcAeo, Jan. 17=Police officers
yesterday morning found an overcoat
and hat on the pier al the foot Of Van
Buren, street. They dragged the lake
in the vicinity and ia an hour brought
up the body Of john j. Noone q base
bali player In letter to his father
Noone asks forgiveness for his last
act, as drink has ruined him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

OMAHA. Neb.. Jan. 17--It was dis
covered that during last night some
one had broken into St Agnes Catho-
lie church at South Omaha. smashed q
hne plano and destroyed the chaneeI
and altar rail with alb axe tore up
the vestments of the choir boys and
stole the communion service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17
cI1IzENs PRorEsr.
People Of Jacks onviIle Denounce Gov
ernor Mitchell.

EGCpA9 or Jacks onyAlle Deuoumca Gov
ernor Mitchell
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Jan 17.-Last
night a great crowd Of citizens
thronged Metropolitan hall. called
there ia protest against the intended
action Of Governor Mitchell ia calling
out the militia to prevent the Cor bett-
Mitchell contest Speeches were made
Of fiery nature, some of the most
prominent men ia the city responding
to calls from She audience
After three of the city councilmen
had spoken SAVING they protested
more against the insult offered the
city as law oiding city than against
the anticipated stopping Of the con-
test, resolutions were introduced and
adopted amid the greatest applause
and excitement denouncing the
action o. Governor Mitchell ia threat
ening to call out the militia
Then the meeting adjourned From
sentiments expressed 10y prominent
citizens after the meeting If seems,
should the militia be ordered out,
serious trout BILE viii certainly follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

s65.5O Round Trip 10 californIa-santa
lie Route
Pullman palace and tourist sleepers
through without change every day in the
year, ~ Los Angeles, san Francisco and
San Diego. via Santa Fe Route. No other
line does IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

SHDALIA, Mo- Jan. 17-A sensation
was developed ia Justice Blair's court
yesterday when the case Of the state
Us 8 g. Stevens. who was charged
with completely with Gus Hall in the
attempt to rob the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank at Green Ridge three
weeks ago. came up for examina ton.
Testimony was introduced to show
that Stevens was Henry C0ckrel, the
son Of Rev A. n CoclreIl. a Baptist
missionary, who resides in Saline
county Dung CocKrelt- lt was
shown. had been assocfa ted with Hail
ia number of depreciation and
both Of the bank robbers are now
eerta III Of term in the penitentiary
ChiIdren's all wool hose, former price
30 to 80 cents, to sell for 70 cents at
ShiveIyla. 11s east 9th street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

PLEAsANr0N, Kan, Jan. ia
special election was held ia this city
t0 elect . mayor ii the place Of ex-
Banker Klncaid, who resigned about
two weeks ago The candidates We're
j. w Primmer and Mrs. Anna Austin,
resulting favorably to Mrs Austin by
s majority. Three hundred and thirty
eight votes were cast. 1923 of them by
women. The campaign has been a
very warm one and much bitter feel
ing exists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17
texas aND RErURN.

one rare Lfor the Round Trip santa Re
Route
on the second Tuesday of each month
the Santa Fe viii sell round trip tickets
to all Texas points at one fare for the
round trip. Tickets good for thirty days,
and good to stop off at all points in Ok
lahoma, Indian Territory or New Mex
100. ON r0Ing trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-17

Detroit Bank Goes Tuto liquidation.
DETROIT, Mich Jan II. The
Third National bank Of Detroit went
into voluntary liquidation yesterday.