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The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
M'KINLEY MAY ACT.
The Administration Disposed TO secur'
Peace In Cuba

Washington, May 21.-Thc Cabinet
meeting today was moi of long dura-
tion, but it was interesting because the
principal subject of discussion was thai
of oar relations towards Cuba. Tho
action of the Senate yesterday in pass
ing the Morgan joint resolution dc
claring state of WAR i'll CUBA WAS re-
gardcd as II movement that threatened
If carried out to an end to interfere
seriously with the efforts of the eNecu-
tive branch of the government to ac-
complish something substantial for the
Cubans. The details of the plan which
President Mckinley had in mind have
not yet been disclosed. in fact. 1t may
be said that they are subject to ar
rangements upon the basis of the latest
official information that is received
from Cuba, probably from Mr.. Cal
houn.
But 1t was clearly manifested in the
Cabinet meeting to-day that the Prcsi-
dent has made up his mind to anoth1 II
forward step, and that while up To
this time he has, as he promised in the
beginning of his administration, con
fined his efforts largely TO securing alb
solute protection for American citizens
in Cuba. he has now come to the de
termination to use his powers 10 stop
the DloouSncu III the lSllnu' so llr us
this can be done without involving the
United States in war.
There was some talk respecting ap-
plication of relief measures in faver
of American citizens in Cuba now that
the resolution suggested by the Presi-
dent has passed both branches of Con-
grcss. 1t was decided that the delay
in the formal signature of the rcsolu-
tion would not necessarily prevent the
immediate application of some of the
money to feeding the people. who are
represented as in great distress, as the
drafts cannot be received before the
formalities are completed and the res
olution becomes n law.
There We're other matters briefly dis
cussed in the meeting, among them
being the full report of the forestry
question, which has caused so much
debate in Congress, but no action was
taken on this subject.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
TWO KILLED AND ONE INJURED
Party Returning To Kcrsey From the
Circus Mt Greeley Struck by Gulf
Train.

Greeley. Colo, May 22.-A serious
accident occurred two miles west of
kersey tonight. by which two persons
lost their lives ana one other was Sc
riously injured. The dead are HE
Warren and Mrs. HE Warren. and
the injured James Warren. They were
all residents of Kersey, which is on
the '1ulesburg branch of the Union Pa
citic X Gulf road. ten miles east of La
Sale.
The party had been TO Greeley in
attendance at Ringling Bros. for the
evening performance. When crossing
the Gulf track their wagon was struck
by an extra. Ii is claimed that War
rem WAS attempting to cross ahead of
the train. which was approaching rap
idly. and the train men assert the ac-
cident was due to Warrens own care
lessness.
Warren was instantly killed. but
Mrs. Warren lived for two hours after
the accident. suffering Intensely from
the injuries she received.
james Warren was removed to the
hospital in this city. where it was
found he had four ribs broken and was
injured internally otherwise. besides
being bndly bruised. 1t is not thought
that his injuries will prove fatal
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
Ponce Nerotiatinns.

Constantinople, May 22.-Although it
is not definitely decided, it is thought
the peace negotiations will be conduct
ed between Turkey and Greece direct.
and afterwards. following the prccc-
dent of the treaty of st. Stefano. the
treaty will be sent to a European con
ference which will probably be held in
Paris.
The armisticc concluded to-day is
general and includes the land and sea
forces of both combatants.
The Rome correspondent of the Daily
Mail says he learnes on unquestionahle
authority that the powers have agreed
upon the chief conditions of peace.
namely. indemnity to the amount of
Eo,ooO,Nu guaranteed by control of
the Greek customs and the rectiiication
of te frontier, details as to which have
not yet been settled
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
AGAIN ST DOGS.
Indiana People Must Pay IA Tax or Suffer
the Consequences.

Indiana People Must Pay u Tax or suffer
the Consequences.
Terrc Haute, Ind, May 1S.-Perhnps
in no other State did the recent decis-
Ion of the United States Supreme
Court In regard to the property value
of dogs attract rs much attention as III
Indiana. No other State has had so
many dog laws as has Indiana.
Justice Brown, who wrote the opinion
of the court at Washington, sustained
the constitutionality of II Louisiana
law which recognized dogs rs personal
property only when placed on the tax
assessment rolls.
The Indiana dog law, which went in
to effect last month, is the most COM
plete ever placed on the statutes in
this State. 1t reads as If the framer
had gone through all the decisions of
the courts and had consulted all the
authorities in regard to the tax feature
as applied to the township funds. The
most radical innovation in regard to
the taxation provision is that the as
SCISSOR collects the 81 for male and 81
for each additional dog. The asses
sor gives a receipt and Immediately
turns the money over to the township
trustee. This money shall be used in
reimbursing owners whose stock has
been slain by dogs.
There is n penalty of from So to SO
for non-payment of the tax and any
resident may make the complaint. The
township trustee is to report to the
prosecuting attorney the names of all
persons who own or harbor an un-
taxed dog and the prosecutor is induced
to prosecute the offender by the prom
Use of II fee of $5 in each case.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
Oscar Wilde is ut l. berty.

London. May 1o.--Oscar Wilde. who
was sentenced on May 10 lS95. with
Taylor. n companion. 10 two years i'm
prisonment at hard labor, after having
been convicted of immoral practices.
was released from prison this morning
Wilde, who seemed TO he enjoying ro-
bust health, goes 10 Paris Immediately.
He intends, however. TO return 10 this
city, to engage in literary work. He
says. he does not intend To hide his
identity. but Will write over his own
signature.
The Pail Mall Gazette this afternoon
says that one of the first acts Of Oscar
Wilde on regaining his freedom was L,
refuse t1,on pounds for story of his
prison experiences.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
Over much of Oklahoma the amount

Over much of Oklahoma the amount
of moisture in the soil is considerably
greater than is usual at this season
of the year. At the Experiment Sta
ton at saltwater the rainfall from
January l to March 16 was All inches,
compared with little less than two
inches for the full three months last
year. Frequent observations are made
at the station as to per cent of mois-
ture In the soil. A few hours after the
close OF rain of 1.60 inches, which had
fallen In twenty hours. the first foot of
three classes of upland prairie soils
were found to contain the following
percentages of moisture: Fall plowed,
22.5; prairie grass, 25.6; "alkali spot
grass covered. EOS. The first had n
gain of about ten, the second a little
over l and the third about ~ per cent
as compared with their moisture con-
tent two days previously.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
Pcncr's Daughter to Marry.

Washington May 19.-Scveral Wash
ington people have received invitations
to attend the wedding of Miss Nellie
PETER. daughter of ex-senator PETER
of Kansas, to j. S. McElhenny of this
city. which takes place at Topeka on
June 9th. Miss PETER is IL highly ac-
complished young lady. She has been
of great assistance to her father in his
political career. She was the clerk OF
his committee while he was in the
Senate and acted as his private secre-
tary. Since his return TO Kansas she
has assisted him in managing his pa
per. The wife of ex-senator Reagan
of Texas was the first woman whose
name appeared upon the pay-rolls of
the Senate. Miss PETER was the sec
ond, and both these Indies not only
drew the pay but did the work.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

The South Australian farmers, "who
hold nearly all the wheat OF South
Australian growth. feel very confident
as to the future, because the quantity
Of wheat cleaned up was not as much
as the size of the heaps led them to
expect, and their statements quite con-
firm the figures that the yield of the
harvest will be 100000 bushels less
than requirements. Consequently this
quantity. which means 13,50O tons. Will
have to be imported ito supply
the necessities of our own colony, and
that being the case, 1t is not likely
that we shall see lower prices for
some time to come"
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
CRIPPLE CREEK BANK FAILS
The Miners State. Small Institution,
Failed to Open Its Doors.

The Miners State. "a Small Institution,
Failed to Open Its Doors.
Cripple Creek. Colo. May 19.-The
Miners State Bank failed to open its
doors this morning. At the hour for
opening notice posted in the window
announced:
"This bank is in the possession OF
Henry p. Clark, assignee, under gem
eral assignment for the benefit of cred
itorS."
With this notice was another reading
as follows:
Il am Informed that all depositors
will be paid in full. AS soon as l have
made an investigation of the affairs of
the bank | will make statement as
to whether or not in my opinion, this
can be done. HENRY G. CLARK,
Assignee"
The assignment of the bank made no
stir in business circles. 1t was small
concern, Incorporated under the State
laws, with capital stock of $4,000,
and had but few depositors. 1t was
started during the boom of 1895 by Il.
r. Jacob and Il. l.. Strcit from South
Dakota, and while local merchants
were in the board of directors, 1t had
never been looked upon rs local in
stitution. The assignee is not pre-
pared to make statement, but the
bank had only small line of custom
ers. and it is not thought the depos-
its will exceed S11 900.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
Gillet,,s n,,yor Removed

Gillett, Col, May 22-At 1 40 this
morning. after an all-night session, the
Town Council voted to /. to remove
o. w. Keith from the office of mayor
The charges leading to Mr.. Keiths
removal We're filed with the city clerk
several days ago, but were allowed to
remain unconsidered until after the
result of the contest for his seat. which
was pending in the County Court. had
been decided. The contest was decid-
ed in favor of Mr.. Keith last Tuesday
and tonight he presided for the first
time as a full-hcdged mayor only to
be voted out of office.
The action of the council tonight
has caused considerable excitement
although not wholly unexpected. The
council will meet tonight to elect Il
mayor to fill the vacancy. and it is pre-
sumed that James Parfet. who contest
ed Mr.. Keith's election. will be ap-
pointed
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
INDIAN AGENTS.
Attempt to Have Civilians Appointed Does
Not NIrrI With SucCcss.


Washington. May 22-PoliticIans
who are seeking office are trying to
persuade Secretary Bliss to substitute
civilians for the several army officers
that have been detailed ms Indian
agents. A similar attempt was made
to break down This policy under the
last administration, and the attack was
made. us now, upon officers serving in
Nebraska. Captain Beck of the Tenth
cavalry. who has charge of the Omaha
and Winnebago agency, is very often
Sive to politicians, contractors and the
cattlemen who have unlawfully per
suaded the Indians to lease them lands
for grazing purposes. Captain Beck
has repudiated these leases, and he has
been sustained in the courts. us well rs
by the President. the secretary of war,
the secretary of the interior. and the
commissioner of Indian affairs under
the last administration. The senators
and representatives from Nebraska at
tackled the policy under which Beck
was appointed. and demanded that all
army officers. who are serving us In
dian agents, be recalled. While they
failed in this, President Mckinley has
made n concession TO them. and the
secretary of war has been directed 10
order Captain Beck back to his rcgi-
ment, and detailed in his place as agent
for the Omaha and Winnebago Indians,
Lieutenant Mercer of the Eighth infan-
try. This is no reflection upon the in
tegrity or the efficiency of Captain
Beck. and there will be no change in
the policy of the Indian office concern
ing the leasing of land, hut it was con
sidered advisable to relieve him be
cause he has been 50 long away from
his regiment
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
THE THIRD RAIL SYSTEM.
The Manhattan Railway Company Decides
to AhOpt ElcctrIciIY.


New York, May 2l.-After more than
two years of search for the most prac-
ticable and economical motive power
the Manhattan Railway Company has
finally decided to adopt electricity and
the system to be used is what is
known as the third rail"
The astonishing success of the ex-
pertinent on the New York & New Eng
land Railroad between Hartford and
Berlin on May l. which President
Clark of the New Haven road predicted
would result in rcvolutioniZing travel
on every railroad in the country. de
termined the system to be Introduced
on the elevated roads in this city, and
at an early date the various electric
companies will be invited to submit
bids for equipping the entire system
with the third rail. 1t is estimated
that the change will require an outlay
of S7OO0.OOO. The saving that will ac-
crue to the Manhattan Company from
the change to the third rail system of
electricity is variously estimated from
ST50,OOO TO S1,OOO,O00 IL year.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
Bicycles Not I,nrcn

st. Louis, May 20-In the ease of j.
II. Belts VS.. the Missouri Pacific Rail
way the Court of Appeals to-day hand
ed down a decision to the effect that hi
cycles are not baggage and that rail
roads in the state of Missouri do nor
have to carry them free of charge.
Mr.. Bettis bought Il tirst-class ticket
from Webster 10 ST. Louis and present
ed his bicycle to the baggage agent to
have it checked to st. Louis as oidi-
nary baggage. He was refused by the
railroad agent and took the matter into
the courts to make test case of it.
In April. 1896. Judge Russell decided
against the railway company in favor
of the bicycle The road appealed 10
the Court of Appeals and the decision
was rendered as stated.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
a Now Steamship Line.

Tacoma, Wash, May 1S.-A monthly
steamship service between Tacoma and
Papete. the chief seaport of Tahiti and
n hundred other South Sea islands. has
been arranged for by the French gov
ernment. The purpose is TO provide
for the transportation of correspond
ence, mail matter, passengers and gov
ernment supplies between France and
her colonies in the South Seas, Der
steamers flying the French flag
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
LAVISH DISPLAY OF WEALTH.
Senator Brice's Extravagancc at Washing
ton In Social Matters.


For the last six years, while Mr..
Brice has been member of the Sen
ate. the hospitality offered by his fam
lily has surpassed everything in the
previous history of the capital. He
rented the stately old mansion that
was built by Mr.. Corcoran, the philan-
thropist, many years ago. and was oc-
cupied at one time by Daniel Webster.
at another by Sir Bulwer Lytton, and
again by Lord Elgin, the British am
bassador. and is possessed of more as
sociations than perhaps any other resi-
dence except the White House. Mr..
Brce paid Il rental of $4,000 n year
and is said to have put in $4,000
worth of furnishing and repairs. He
has had n large staff of servants, in
Guiding four buffers during the winter
season and Il corresponding number in
other positions, and the social business
of the house has been directed by
Thomas Sanford Beatty, who is paid
salary of $1,000 n year to act ms n
general manager of functions. 1t is
impossible to estimate the amount of
money which the Brices have spent
annually for the pleasure of their
friends. although the amount has been
a favorite topic of speculation among
the gossips. 1t is sufficient to say that
the elegance and costliness of their en-
tertainmentS have been beyond any
thing ever known here, and equal to
any private hospitality elsewhere in
the world. They have given balls for
which the favors alone cost thousands
of dollars; they have given concerts ut
which the most famous singers in the
world have appeared; they have given
dinners at which 200 persons have been
served ut one time, and the novelties
they have introduced have been Won
ders. Special trains have brought
guests from New York and Philadel-
phia to attend their balls, and have
taken them home again Mt the close.
Until the BriceS came to Washington
eNSecretary Whitney and his first wife
held the record FOR lavish hospitality,
but their. entertainments We're simple
and commonplace in comparison. The
term of Mr.. Brice i'll the Senate ex-
pired on the Ith of March last. The
lease of their house expires on the 31st
of May, but after the garden party on
Saturday. which is expected to be an
appropriate finale of their social ca
reer, they return to New York. where
they will spend their winters. and af-
terward to their cottage at Newport
where they will spend their summers
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
Bank Messenger Missing.

Boston, May 19.-Albert NJ. King. 81
nineteen-year-old messenger of the
Boylston National Bank, is missing. to-
gether with about $4,000 in cash and
a $4,000 United States certificate not
negotiable except between banks. King
started for the clearing house at 1o:15
this morning to settle the balance
against the bank, and on the way, ac-
cording TO instructions, transacted 9th
er business involving something like
$4,000. AS he did not return to the
bank by l o'clock the officials grew anX-
ious and made search for the mossen-
ger, beside notifying the police. but up
to the present hour they have been un-
able to ascertain his whereabouts.
King has been employed at the Boyl-
ston Bank for about two years. coming
highly recommended. and his honesty
was never questioned.
TIe lived with his father, who is en-
ploycd by the South End National
Bank.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
I'm the IIpllse

Washington, May 20.-Cuban affairs
furnished the House with Il day of bit
ter partisan debate. The resolution ap-
propriatng 100000 for the relief of
American citizens WAS adopted with
out n dissenting vote. but the Demo-
Gratis endeavored to force consideration
also of the Morgan resolution for rec
ognition of the belligereucy of the in
surgents. They accused the Republi-
cans of endeavoring to evade this is
sue, but the dominant party. through
its spokesman. Mr.. Hit, made the i'm
portant statement that the Republi-
cans desired not to embarrass negotia-
tions which We're being projected by
President Mckinley 10 secure the indie
pendence of Cuba.
While Mr.. Hit disclaimed presiden-
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
IA JuNrA AND LAMAR CANAL.
Court Allows Some Necessary Improve
ments Pending the Result of Litigation.

ments Pending the Result of Litigation.
Denver, May 2i.-The water right
owners and the Great Plains Water
Storage Company scored decided vic
tory over the La .Junta and Lamar Ca
nal Company and the New La .Iunta
and Lamar Canal Company in the Su-
preIne Court yesterday afternoon, III Sc
curing IL modification of the superse-
deas previously granted by the court
restraining the Great Plains Water
Storage Company from proceeding
with the work of improving the canal
from the headgate forty miles along
its length, under the terms of n CON
tract entered into with the receiver of
the canal. and pursuant with an order
of Judge Northcutt of the District
Court.
The latest opinion of the court is al
most a direct retraction of the restric-
tions sought to he placed upon the
work of the Great Plains Water Stor-
age Company by the supersedeas pre-
viously granted leaving the company
at liberty to continue the work. which
had already been begun, of putting in
Il new hcadgate and fumes across
Horse and Adobe creeks. distributing
laterals and such other repairs rs are
necessary on the dam and embank-
mcnts of the canal.
The only work included in the con-
tract not allowed by yesterdays dcci
sion of tfhe court is the widening of
the canal twenty feet for n distance of
forty miles in order to give the Great
Plains Water Storage Company right
of way through the canal from the
point of intersection Of the Great
Plains canal with the La Junta and
Lamar canal. to the Arkansas river.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

"Owney," the famous dog traveller,
has at last turned his toes to the dali
sizes. After accompanying postal clerks
on nearly every railroad line in this
country, and after making a tour of
Japan and losing an ear in fight in
Hong Kong. he became cross in Cleve-
land the other day and tried to eat a
railway mail clerk. 1t was then that
a bullet from a cops pistol ended the
earthly career of poor dog that had
wearied of good thing" AS with
the favored dog, so it is with man. No
matter how easy the life, he will some
times become a little cross and tired.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

1t is the opinion of many that Russia
Is at the bottom of the trouble between
Turkey and Greece. Russia has her
weather eye on Turkey. Agents of the
czar are said to have provoked the mas
sacres of the Armenians-me for ef-
feet. Russia don't pretend to want the
entire earth, but she does want Turkey.
Watch her try to gobble it-when the
time comes.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
a Sure DelIycruuce,

Not instantaneously. 1t is true. but in n
short space of time, persons of bilious
habit are saved from the torturcs which a
disordered liver is capable of inhicting by
Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs. AN anti-bilious
medicine and aperlent of the first rank. The
pains In the right side and through the right
shoulder blade, the sick headache, nausea,
constipation and saffron hue of the skin are
entirely removed by this cstimabe rcstora-
tive of tone TO the organs of secretion and
digestion.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
F,ood Losses Figured Up.

st. Louis, May 1S.-A special to the
Republic from New orleans says: 1t is
Thought there will be no further dam
age done by the overflow. The losses
in Louisiana are estimated at Sl,T5O.-
600: in Mississippi at SS,ooooOo, and in
Arknnsas at 81, 2JO. 900 or total OF
S13 800. 900: not rs serious loss as in
many previous years of overflow. when
the river was not nearly as high as it
is now.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
General Miles in Constnnt,nopIe

Constnntinople, May 21.-Unted
States Minister Terrell escorted Major
General Nelson A. Miles of the United
States army. who was accompanied by
his aide-de-camp. Captain Cams. and
two secretaries of the embassy. to the
ceremony of the Sekamlik to-day. af
ter which General Miles was received
by the Sultan. who gave him special
audience
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

A genius has discovered way of
making buttons out of milk. Buttons
made out of milk would probably be
found well adapted to go with watered
silk.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

The advertiser who pays his bills
promptly is the one to whom the pub
Usher is willing to grant favors in the
matter of position.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

tial authority for his statement. 1t was
well known that he had been in con-
sultation with Mr.. Mckinley on the
question and knew whereof he spoke.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

The spiritualists have forbidden dan
cling on their Indiana grounds, while
only recently an orthodox divine was
speaking tolerantly of this popular ex-
ercise. The terpsichorean difference of
opinion seems destined never to be set
tied.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

How little it sometimes takes to un-
balance the minds of some people
Here Is an account of Mrs. Eleanor
Woodruff of Findlay, Ohio, who has
gone crazy on the airship question
There are always some people who can
not take a joke. Strange, isn't it?
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28
Teachers

When you wish to travel anywhere. East
or West; and desire lowest rates, quickest
Seventeenth street. or address Geo, Adv
general agent Union Pacific System, Denver,
Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-28

"Maigarct has number of widowers
among her admirers" GLOW does she cap
ture them?" '.She always works them with
that trick of sympathizing with them"