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PROTECTION and SILVER
A Meeting to Ering AboutSThis
Combination.
FIVE SILVER
And Thirty Manufacturer. Meet and
Talk Over the situation No
Tartn Unless. silver Is
Recognized.

Washington. March ia confer
tween the republican silver senators
who voted against the consideration of
the house bill in the senate and a num-
Der of manufacturers. principally OF
Pennsylvania. for the purpose, If pos
sible, of arriving at IN understanding
on which the silver advocates and pro-
was brought about largely through the
efforts of William Wilhelm of Pitts
vile, Pa, and r. Z. Defendorfer of
Philadelphia. a manufacturer and the
secretary of the national bimetallic
committee. The conference was pre-
liminary to others which will probably
be held, and while it resulted in no
joint declaration. those present eX-
pressed themselves satisfied hat the
result will be to promote the best in
terests.
The meeting resulted from cores
pondence between Wilhelm and Sena-
tors Teller of Colorado, Dubois of Ida
no, Carter and Mantle of Montana,
Cannon of Utah and Jones of Nevada.
These senators were all present at to-
days meeting, as were representatives
Hartman of Montana, Allen of Utah.
and Wilson of Idaho and 80 having
manufacturing interests. The confer
ence was organized by choosing Sena-
tor Dubois as chairman and Wilhelm
as secretary. Brief speeches were
made by all the senators. They de-
fined their position in such a manner
as to make it plain to the manufacture
ers that there will be no protective
tariff legislation, either this session or
next. without the rehabilitation Of sill
yer, and bimetallism and protection.
as regarded from their standpoint,
constitute the issue before the coun-
try. Some of the manufacturers them
selves endorsedsthe position.
President Ddihan, Of the Manufac-
turers' club of Philadelphia, expressed
the opinion that the traff duties could
not be made high enough to protect
the manufacturers in our country I'M
der a gold basis.
James Dobson came out unqualified
ly for free silver coinage. by %interna-
tional agreement if possible, otherwise
by Independent action. He believed
independent action would induce in
ternational action. Free coinage
might create temporary disturbances.
but it was the quickest way to perma-
nent relief.
Henry A. Frye Of Philadelphia said
the sooner we took independent ac-
ton for bimetallism the better it
would be. He declared for protection
and bimetallism.
Charles Herbert Clark, editor of the
Manufacturer of Philadelphia, said he
had labored to convince manufacture
ers that protection would only prove
efiicacious in conjunction with the res
toration of silver.
Richard Campion declared himself
in favor of the restoration of silver.
The senators expressed the opinion
that this was the first tote of warning
to the republican party against the
adoption of the single gold standard
plank in the St. Louis platform or the
nomination of a gold standard man on
the straddle plank.
, 1896-03-20
IN A NUTSHELL.
Italy. Through England's Help, Will
Recover Her Prestige.


Rome. March 1s.-The Italia today,
commenting upon the British Egyp-
tian advance up the Nile, say:
The Egyptian advance ON Dongoua
is a great advantage to Italy. italy,
however, has been Of greet service to
Great Britain in affording her a pre-
text for showing Europe that the time
to speak Of the evacuation of Egypt
has not yet arrived.
The statement Of the Italia seems to
contain the political situation in a
nutshell. The Egyptian expedi-
ton up the Nile Is . decided advantage
to Italy. 1t will check the swarming
Of the dervishers toward the Italian
territory; 1t may prevent the fall Of
CAssala and It will likely enable the
italian army in Africa to recover from
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before the approaching dawn. The
cold morning breezes, that are so COM
mon to the high altitude CT Colorado,
were sweeping over the mountains and
through the canyons.
TERRORIZED THE AGENT.
The Indians still sat around keep
ing watch over the object of their re-
yonEe. One of them was ticking to the
agent. Look, cried the Indian point
ing to the moon which hung just above
the mountain tops. If you do not give
us ,hat man, pointing to the murderer.
by the time the noon goes behind that
mountain we will Kill you
The agent turned pale at the threat.
The moon had almost touched the
mUuntain's crest when he went to
Capt. Siille and said captain it lacks
,r.t "A short time till day-hreak, so |
viii take your prisoner and convey
him secretly to Gunnison.
Capt. Stille had no alternative as he
was ordered to act under the direction
OF the agent, so with a sigh Of relief he
turned the prisoner over 70 the agent
his vigil completed
A the man saw that he was to be
separated from the soldiers he fell to
the ground and pleaded, %, for Gods
sake. captain. don't let EN- take me
away, The Indians will xii me. Don't
let en- get at me. o, my God, my
God, Have mercy. | didn't mean to
Nil him. For the love of heaven pro-
tect me. Save me. captain, save me-
THE miserable wretch was grovel-
ling on the ground in an Ggony Of ter
r0r. His blood-shot eyes seemed to be
starting from his head. His teeth
chuttercd, and his whole body shook
with the violence of his terror. Il, was
a pi'iful sight, but the captain could
only do his duty so he turned away and
the man was led off. The Indians then
rose and dispersed.
"Tcu minutes had hardly passed
when the agent came running back
shouting. Quick. The Indians have
So him. The company was immedi-
atcly ordered out. but the search was
fruitless.
Not = sign of the man was aver
found, and what became of him will
probably never be known"
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, 1896-03-20
STORY OF UTE VENGEANCE.
Veteran of the sixteenth Infantry a
Witness.

"Wen." said the old gny-haircd vet
eran, I've seen many a strange sight
in my time. but the 5trangest was n
| witnessed in the latter part Of 1850 at
the close Of the campaign against the
Ute Indians. The Indians had been
on the war-rath for about a year aud
the campaign was the outcome Of it
and the Meekcr massacre
"A young mar a tcamsJer whose
name | have forgotten, had gotten into
a row with an Indian and had killed
the red-skin. His comrades knew thai
if he was not put under protection of
the troops he would be killed by the
Indians within a few hours, a com
pany of the T~wenty-thiTd infantry, IN
der command OF Capt. Stille, was in
camp at Klien's ranch on Lake Fork.
Colorado, about thirty miles southwest
of Gunnison. To this place he a
taken and turned over to Capt. Stille.
About 3 o'clock on the morning OF
the next day. just about six hours aft,
er the tragedy, a battalion of troops
consisting of six companies of the
Nintcenth infantry and Company G OF
the Sixteenth went into camp about
half a mile from the ranch. A few OF
us went owe to the ranch, and as we
turned the corner of the building. the
strangest and most startling scene it
has ever beer my luck to see came
suddenly within our view.
SEEKING VENGEANCE.
"A fire was burning about fifty yards
from the building and near it lay the
figure of a man. Forming a circle
around him, facing outwards. were
sitting about fifty soldiers, each with
his trusty rife lying across his knees.
loaded and ready for instant use. Fac
ing the soldiers. and al a distance of
surly Indian warriors, all armed and
making no sound or movement. They
sat glaring at that handful of soldiers.
whom they outuumbered nearly 10 to
one.
For several hours had they sat
thus, and all the time had these few
brave boys in blue sat watching them.
ready. at the least sign of t~reachpry. to
pour forth the contents OF their dread
ed LOng-TOms.' The soldiers knew
that if an attack occurred they would
/ hn N-in.I f,,.vr.r, rr,,p, H.. F,,, 90 .I,
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KING soLOMON's NOTION.

KING SOLOMON'S NOTION.
That There is nothing new under
the sun does not always convey the
TRUTH. Especially is this true as re-
CARDS the new composite cars now
operated daily via The Chicago,
Union Pacific and Northwestern
Lin" 'ctwc"n Salt Lake City and
Chicago.
These handsome Buffet Smoking
and Library Cars are entirely new
throughout. Of latest design. contain
al modern Improvements, aud are
wei supplied with writing material,
the leading daily papers. illustrated
periodicals, magazines, etc.
The fact that these cars run daily
VIA The Overland Limited" and
that the Union Pacific was the line
vest Of Chicago to inauguratc this
service should commend itself to all
See that your tickets read via
''Thc Overland Route" II imI
, 1896-03-20
U~NEQUALED SERVICE.

Denver to Chicago via Kansas City
is givenvia the Union Pacific and
Chicago and Alton railways.
Through Pullman sleepers, Pull.
mar dining car and free reclining
chair cars leave Denver daily. The
Union Pacific is the great through
a line OF the west. Ask your near
est ticket agent for tickets via this
line.
E. L. LoMAX,
Gen. Pass. and Tiki. Agt.,
j3l. Omaha, Neb.
, 1896-03-20

the shock and disorder which followed
the battle of Adowa: it will enable the
garrisons and obtain much better
terms from King Menelik. should it
be found in the long run advisable to
bring about peace and honors."
, 1896-03-20

Mining deeds at this office.
, 1896-03-20

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, 1896-03-20
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The stars of the night were fading
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Boiled Chiefs Head.

One of the innumerable little wars
that England carries on with savages
has just taken place on the River Niger
in West Africa. 1t concluded with the
eating of 4 human head by the native
allies of the British.
4 chief named KatShella had built
himself a stronghold ON a tributary Of
the Niger, from which he made raids
into the territory of the neighboring
king, who was under British protection.
Katshella was of immense size and
fearful appearance. He lived a life Of
utter depravity.
A British expedition of 80 men was
sent after him, and smashed his strong
hold. Lieut.. Testing, who commanded
the expedition, writes:
''The robber prince, KatsheIIa, an i'm
mense man, was killed just outside the.
town, and then the brutal instinct of
the niggers came out. They cut OFF his
head and sent it to the king 1 was help
ing. He, if you please, had it boiled,
and his muntshis Glow native followers
ate it. The king subsequently sent the
skull back to me, and it was handed to
the doctor for disposal"
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Finest in the World,

Columbia Colleges new gymnasium
will be the finest thing of its kind in
America-in the world, in fact. Yale's
has been the model up to date, but
President Seth Low never does things
by halves. The first three stories of
the new building, which will be known
as University Hall, are TO cost $45O.000,
and the work upon them has already be-
gun. AS the building approaches com
pletiOn the plans will be made to suit
whatever condition the needs of the uni
versity require. The hall will have a
frontage of $50 feet and d depth of 2G0
feet. From the level the students will
enter the gymnasium and on the floor
below will be the largest and finest
pool in the world. This pool
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An Effective Retort.

Few things are more useful to a pub
lie speaker than readiness in turning an
interruption to his own advantage.
Even the preacher can profit by it, as
is shown in a story told of the late Rev.
DR.. John 3. McFerran in the Western
Christian Advocate.
In closing q speech at a missionary
anniversary at Jacksonport, Arkansas,
1856, he stated that once he was shrink
ingly timid when called upon to take a
collection, but that he had learned to
take the shirk by the throat and say,
Pay me that thou owest!"
Just then a man sung out, Eyes, L
heard it said hat they would put on
your tombstone, And the beggar
died."
This created a laugh; but the doctor
stood silent. A tear stole down his
cheek, and in a subdued tone he broke
the pause:
DO you know what l told them? l
said, If you'll add the rest of the verse,
"and was carried by the angels to Abra-
hams BOSOM" L wouldn't care"
The effect was electric; money rained
into the treasury, and shouts made the
roof tremble.
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animals movements. This had the
effect of starting many others in the
same direction, and a couple of hun
dred bore rapidly down on Martin, cut
ting him off and putting him in the di-
rect pathway Of the stampede.
whatever are We doin', We blamed
fool" reared Bill as he saw what had
happened. "Come around on the other
side, ye cayote, an head them bulls
often me. Durn yer skin, think Pm
part Of this bunch?"
"Curley" saw the mischief and at
tempted to divert the enemy, but it was
too late. The other man had followed
his lead and the steers instead Of head
ing for the gulch were racing in a wild
scrimmage straight away to the south,
hunting solitude. Bill went with them.
He had to. 1t was his duty, anyway, a
thought that afforded him little conSo-
lation, for it was a race for life, with
the chances about fifty to one on the
bulls, with the same odds against him.
Still, being a man of family, he gave
his pony free rein and raced as he never
did before or since, as he has frequently
said himself. 1t was all 'Curley's' do
ing, as that astute cowboy charged
with undue i%mpetuosity at an angle
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~ struggling cattle. Some OF the boys
behind noticed here and there the fai!en
figure Of an exhausted steer a.; he fell
from sheer WEAKNESS. They yelled en-
enlargement to Bill, for this was n
good sign, and Indicated that the herd
was rapidly reaching the point when 1t
would be compelled to stop. On they
ran. however, without wavering. pur-
sued by the storm and chasing the fly
ing figure of the boss. Would he es-
cape death? Nobody could tell.
AS the beaten pony struggled up Il
steep incline after a mad dash down
into a gu1ch, Bill felt the hot breath Of
the advance guard of the cattle. furious
as a furnace at his back. He cast a de-
spairing glance backward, urged his
pony with foot and voice, and was
tossed headlong to the ground. He fell
from the stirrup, rolled about for an in
slant, and then lay still as he saw that
mighty herd leaping over the spot
where he went down. Bruised and
shaken by the tumble. half conscious
IIolh tHc SIOCh, ne ldy IICle LIN w I'LL
the curious inconsistency of him in i'm
minent peril, commenced a desultory
counting Of the black forms which
plunged over him. Where his pony
was he did not know, and he fell to
specializing concerning him. On ran
the steers and still Bill lay there, his
dazed mind going through all kinds of
arithmetical problems.
Finally the last of the herd passed
and the boss, me of the most expert
enced ranchmen of the wild West, rose
to his elbow and sent a careful glance
to the rear. He saw his men racing
%furiously after the cattle and suddenly
ducked again as the boys plunged'over
his position. Then it dawned on him
where he was. He had fallen into a
natural ditch too deep to wade over and
just the right width to leap easily. This
fact had saved his life, for the first
steer leaped the ditch and all of the
others blindly followed suit. Bill was
safe and he crawled out of his hole not
grateful for his escape, but with a mind
full of wrath against "Curley,'' the
cause Of his downfall.
The ditch had also saved the pony.
The little broncho fell when he threw
his rider, and being deadbeat lay where
he fell. AS he had as much sense as his
master, he kept quiet, and when Bill
o he saw that broncho quietly
drinking at a small pool, his TANKS
still rising with undue rapidity, for he
was very weak. Bill arose and intro
duced himself by taking the bride and
giving the unoffending brute a savage
kick. He then remounted and followed
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the work was torn down. Later on it
was ascertained that part of the walls
of the post were still over the dividing
line. An agreement vas made with the
English Government which gave to
the United States that part built upon,
and the outline of the old fort was COM
pleted, but as these mistakes had
caused so much trouble the post was
nicknamed Fort. Blunder." Work was
stopped on the old post at the breaking
out of the late war, and since that time
it has been under charge of an ord
nance sergeant. Soon work will be re-
sumed, and if the recommendations of
General Miles are carried out the old
post will be converted into the largest
and most strongly armed post in the
country, as it is the intention of the
General to have a large number of the
largest guns made by our ordnance de-
partment to protect the entrance of the
lake on which, a few miles below, is
located Plattsburg Barracks, n of
the most important posts on our Cana
dian frontier.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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will contain 100000 gallons of filtered
water, and will be about twice the size
of the Yale tank. Around the edges of
the building will be placed showers,
needle baths, lockers and dressing
rooms The gymnasium will be, like
the pool, in the shape of a half-moon.
Over it's widest part it will be 10 feet,
and every conceivable apparatus for
physical development will be made use
of under it's roof. Overlooking the floor
Of the gymnasium will be a great bal
cony. Suspended from the ceiling,
where it runs vel the gymnasium and
circling the entire interior of the build
ing, is to be built a great running track
twelve feet wide and nine laps to the
mile. In the southern portion of the
building will be athletic rooms, boxing
rooms, fencing rooms and directors
apartments. And now the men of the
university, having an ell, desire a yard
in fact and figure of speech, for they
have asked the rich men Of New York
to give $1,000,000 to buy an athletic
ground near the university site.
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NOTES ON EDUCATION.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO PU-
Pill AND TEACHER.
The Great Question in Modern Peda-
gogy Is to Destroy
M~ethods-Fine New Gymnasium for
Columbia College.
Personality of the Teacher.

The Popular Educator has the follow
ing, touching ON the personality of the
teacher: In the great majority OF
cases, the man or N with a su-
perior training, and lacking a knOWl-
edge of methods is a greater teacher
than one having a knowledge of meth
DDS whose educational training is linn
tied. 1t has been said that a public
school training is an~tagonistic to genius.
Whether that be true or not, it is GER
tain the long continued training OF
young minds in our graded courses OF
study develops a sort Of mental servll-
ity. \ Connecticut paper queries
whether Abraham Lincoln would have
been the man he was had he been grad
uated from Harvard or Yale. 1t is not
to be legitimately inferred from this
that the training of the schools u the
colleges inevitably weakens dignity and
power of mind. 1t only suggests the
question whether our systems of work
are not weak in some vital point. One
of the finest brains born on MaSSachu-
sets soil, Robert Ranbone, was hest
tatingly given his diploma by Harvard
College because he spent his hours, not
in the class room, but in her magnifi-
cent library. We are not sure that the
paper to which we have referred is not
far from the truth when it says, The
great question in u modern pedagog-
les is to destroy machine methods,
which have so often proved h~indrances
rather than helps to youthful develop
ment-largely due to the immense
amount Of work thrown Upon teachers,
owing to the Overcrowding of the
hools-and to substitute for them in
dividually, the power of reaching and
impressing individual scholars. This
must mean, of course, better brains in
the average teacher, and here, very like
ly, is the root of the whole trouble"
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The School Reader.

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teaching al art. A reader of high grade
contains, or should contain, a variety Of
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The reader is pre-eminently the charac-
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