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The Holly chieftain., 1897-03-12

ing labor and loss To useful enterprises. The
country is suffering from Industrial disturbances
from which speedy relief must he had. Our
financial system needs some revision: our
money is all good now. but its value must not
further be threatened 1t should all be put on
an enduring basis not subject to easy attack
nor its stability to doubt or dispute. Our
currency should continue under the SUI
pervision OF the government. The sew
eral forms OF our paper money Offer.
In my Judgment u constant embarrassment to
the government and safe balance In the treas
ury Therefore believe 1t necessary to devise
system which, without diminishing the circu-
hitting medium or Offering n premium for its
contraction, will present n remedy for those ar
rangements which, temporary in their nature,
might well in the years OF our prosperity have
been displaced by wiser provisions With adc-
quate revenue secured. but not until then. we
can enter upon such changes in our fiscal laws
us will. while insuring safety and volume to
our money. no longer impose upon the govern
ment the necessity OF maintaining so large n
gold reserve with its attendant and inevitable
temptations to speculation. II, therefore. con-
gress In ITS wisdom shall deem 1t cxpedient to
create commission to take under early con-
siderution the revision OF our coinage. banking
and currency laws and give them that exhaust
I've. careful and dispassjonate consideration
that their importance demands. ! shall concur
in such action. II such power Is vested in the
president. It Is my purpose to appoint COM
mission OF prominent, wen-informcl citizens
of different parties who will command public
confidence both on account Of their ability and
special fitness for the work.
For International BimetallIsin.
The question Of international bimetallism
will have early and earnest attention. 1t will
be my constant endcavor to secure co1opcrntion
With the other great commercial powers Of the
world. Until that condition Is realized when
f1ie purity between our gold and silver money
Is supported by the relative value Of the two
netals. the vulue Of the silver already
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Yet, while this 1, true, our American

Yet while this Is true. our American
merchant marine has been steadily de-
clining until it is lower both in
the percentage and tonnage and the number OF
vessels employed than 1t prior to the civil
war. Commendable progress has been made OF
late years in the upbuilding OF the America
navy, but We must supplement these efforts by
providing proper consort for 1t n merchant
marine amply sufficient for our own carrying
trade to foreign countries The question is one
that appeals both to our business necessities
and the patriotic aspirations Of great people.
|, War Only as n Last Resort.
It hns been the policy of the United States
since the foundation OF the government to cul-
t vate relations of peace and amity with all the
nations OF the world. and this accords with my
| conception of our duty now. Wehave cherished
the policy of non-interference with tho AFFAIRS
of foreign governments, wisely inaugurnted by
Washington keeping ourselves free from en-
tanglements. either as allies or foes. content to
leave undisturbed with them the settlement Of
their own domestic concerns. 1t will be our
| aim to pursue n diFnifed foreign policy
| which shall be just impartial, ever watch
| full of national honor and always
| insisting upon the enforcement OF the
| lawful rights of American citizens every
where We want no wars OF conquest; we
| must avoid the temptation ofterritorial aggres-
sion. war should never be entered until
every agency Of peace has failed; peace Is pref
cradle to war in almost every contingency.
| Arbitration is the true method OF settlement OF
international us well as local or individual dif-
| ferences. Its application was extended to our
| diplomatic relations by the unanimous concur
renee of the senate and house of the Fifty-First
congress Of 1890 The latter resolution was ac-
cepted as the basis of negotiations with the
United States by the British house of commons
in 1893 and upon our invitation treaty OF arbi-
tration between the United States and Great
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CORNELIUS N. BLISS.

(of New York; Secretary OF the Interior.
white house. Mr.. Mckinley took the
rear seat on the left with Mr.. Cleve-
land beside him on the right. On the
front seat were Sherman, muffied in a
fur collar, and Senator Mitchell, of
Wisconsin.
1t was one continuous ovation from
the start. The president raised his hat
time and time again, bowling and smil-
ing his acknowledgements. From win
dows, roofs and trees rang continuous
cheers, while flags and handkerchiefs
were waved in demonstratiye greeting.
Mr.. Mckinley, seeing that his salutes
were continuous, at last sat bare
headed, hat in hand. waving acknowl-
edgments to the multitude At the
Peace monument the brilliant escort
and the presidential party swung into
the broad avenue and took its course
along the crowded thoroughfares to
the executive mansion. When the
head of the parade came in sight
of the thousands lining the way
to the capitol. the magnificent stretch
of broad asphalt of Pennsylvania av-
enue was swept us clean of intruders
us though the whole town was desert
ed. for behind the wire rope steady
patrol of police had forced 10000 per-
sons. Then up and down the avenue
rose cheer that rolled und echoed
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THE PENSION AGENCIES.

Senator Allison and Others vigorously Pro-
test Against Francis Order Consolidating
Them.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-Senator AL.
lison, of Iowa, yesterday called Presi-
dent Mcliinley's attention to the re
cent order of Secretary of the interior
Francis, cutting down the pension
agencies from Is to nine and consoli
dating the Des Moines and Topeka
agencies at st. Louis. Senator Allison
protested vigorously against this order
being allowed to go into effect, and
pointing out many arguments for the
president reconsidering and revoking
the order. In addition to the argu
ments presented by Senator Allison,
the Kansas contingent still in Wash
ington has protested in vigorous Ian
guage against removing the pension
agency from Topeka. The other local
tiles which are also affected are being
heard from, too. and there seems to be
very little doubt but that the order
will be revoked.
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TWO THOUSAND STRIKERS.
Plastercrs and Hod-Carriers Practically
Stop all Building In Chicago.

Plastcrcrs and Hod-Carricrs Practically
Stop hli Building in Chicago.
CHICAGO, March 9.-About 1000 plas-
tcrers and hod-carriers went on strike
yesterday, following the course of ac-
ton decided upon Saturday night, and
work on practically every building in
the course of construction in the city
has been brought to a standstill. The
only important exception in the down
town district is the new Illinois Trust
and Savings bank, where 200 men are at
work, the contractor having agreed
to sustain the old rate of wages. Before
noon several other contractors were
reported to have sent notice of their
willingness to agree to the terms of
the strikers. No trouble is anticipated
and no general strike is expected to
follow. Chairman Herman Lillian of
the strike board had decided to treat
every job separately and the possibility
of calling sympathetic strike of the
81 trades attached to the Trades Build.
ing union WAS remote
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British Bim.tall,s,s Pr..s.d,

LONDON, March 5. nr. Miniel. secre-
tary of the Bimetallic league. informed
a representative of the United Associ-
atcd presses that British biinetaliists
are greatly pleased with President Me-
Kinley's reference in his inaugural ad-
dress to the question of international
bimetallism and his statement that it
would be his constant enieavor to St.
cure il by cooperating with the other
great commercial powers of the world.
The British bmetallists will do all
they can to induce the government to
cooperate with him.
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THE POWERS DEFlED.
Greece Replies Firmly to Europe's Dema N DIS
for Withdrawal of Troops.

Grecce hepiieS firmly TO Europes = Denanus
for Withdrawal of Troops.
LONDON. March 9.-The reply of
Greece to the identical notes of the
powers delivered at Athens last Tues
day and insisting upon the withdrawal
of the Greek troops from Crete and of
the Greek fleet from Cretun waters was
received here yesterday. 1t is concilia-
tory in tone. fully recognizing the
aims of the powers. 1t offers to with
draw the Greek feet from Cretan
waters and, while pointing out that
it is impossible to withdraw the Greek
troops from the island of Crete. it
will offer to place them under the
control of the powers to restore
order. and it meets the statement
about the Cretans really preferring
autonomy by suggesting that the
Cretans be allowed to choose their own
government by an election. A cabinet
council was Immediately held. after
which the marquis of Salisbury went
to Windsor to consult the queen.
There was great animation at the for
eign office, nearly every ambassador
calling during the day.
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ored overcoat. Instead, the military
display was Just large enough and
had just enough variety to give
the people pleasing oppor-
tunity to dwell upon the difference
between the three great arms of the
service. while as for the civic organiza-
tions, their leaders showed the neces-
sary ingenuity in the variety of their
costumes to make it a delight to look
upon their closely drawn lines. Amid
the merry spectators n hearty need of
applause and a reverential uncovcring
of heads was called forth by the pas
sage of the limping and battle-scarred
veterans of the war, now few in num-
ber, but of sturdy heart.
The Inaugural Address.
President Mckinley made his fealty
to the American people on the east ter
covered, while Chief Justice Fuller in
his flowing robes. administered the
oath in the presence of the tremendous
multitude. The new president kissed
the large gilt-edged Bible presented
by the bishops of the African Meth
odist church, to seal his oath. A daz-
zling and inspiring scene spread out
before him as he appeared on the steps
of the senate wing. A glorious south
crn spring sun blazed from blue sky.
an auspicious augury for his admins
tration. Except for Mr. Cleveland's
first inauguration in 1885. there has
been no such an ideal day for the mo
mentous ceremony. President Mckin-
ley said in part:
Fellow-Cltizens: In obedience to the will
of the people and in their presence, by the
authority vested in me by this oath, / as
sumo the arduous and responsible duties
Of president OF the United States, relying
on the support of my countrymen and in
voking the guidance of Almighty God.
The responsibilities OF the high trust 10
which have been called--always OF grave i'm
pOrtance-are augmented by the prevailing
business conditions cnta.lin. idlcncss on will
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CHICAGO STOCK YARDS.
Texas Trade May Leave There Unless Ter
nInaI Charges Are Reduced.

Texas Trade May Leave There Unless Ter
ininal Charges Are Reduced.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March 9.-Thc
annual convention of the Texas Live
Stock association met here yesterday.
Fully 5000 stockmen and commission
men are in attendance. A resolution
giving the Chicago stock yards so days
in which to abolish the 81 per car ter
minal charges under IL threat
TO patronize Kansas City and
other markets was adopted. A res
olution against adverse Legislation in
regard to oleomargarine was also
agreed to. Col. X. II. Black. of Fort
Mckavitt, read n paper on the ncces-
sity for bureau of animal industry,
recommending that an effort be made
to have the present congress to- pass
such law. His suggestions We're
adopted. The association closed its
session last night. and the Texas Cat
tie Raiscr,' association will meet hero
to-day
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Another Big Picking Plant

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. March 9.-As soon
as the contracts are all let formal an
nouncement will be made of the build
ing in Kansas City this year of an i'm
mense packing plant which, in capacity,
will equal if not snrpass the Armour
plant. Its construction will give em-
ployment to thousands of laborers, and
in its operation small army of men
and women will be employed. At diff
ferent points in the south branch
houses will be established, making one
of the most extensive packing firms
in the world
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The New House, tir,t cnucu..

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The repub-
licans of the house, anticipating an
extra session of congress, have ar
ranged to hold Il caucus on the evening
of Saturday. March IL. The call was
issued this morning by Representative
Grosvenor, chairman of the caucus
The speakcrship will be decided upon
then and probably there viii be no OPP
position to the reelection of Mr.. Reed.
The method of putting the tariff bill
through the house and possibly of Or
ganizing committees may be consid-
cred
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Entire Town WIN Re De.trnxed.

CLINTON, Mass, March 9.-Prepari-
tions for the unusual procedure of OBJ
literating an entire town are nearly
completed by the Metropolitan water
commissioner, to whom has been
granted the authority to root out the
town of West Boylston. Among the
factories affected are those of the Clar-
endon mills, which employ 200 opcrn-
tives, and the West Boylston Manufac-
turing Co.. where greater number of
hands are working.
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TRIPLE TRAGEDY IN WISCONSIN,.
Peter Ross shoots His Wife and Mortally
Wounds Two Other Persons.


KAuKAUNA, Wis, March s-As re-
suit of shooting affray yesterday
afternoon, one woman lies dead and
two other persons probably mortally
wounded. A worthless character
named Peter Ross did the shooting.
Mrs. Peter Ross was instantly killed
The wounded We're Fred Schabel, Ap-
pleton. Wis. shot through the abdo-
men, and Kittie Dupree, shot in breast.
probably fatally, The victims had
driven to Kaukauna from Appleton
during the afternoon, going to u ques-
tionable resort. Ross secured rig
and followed. Upon arrival at the
house Ross drew revolver and fred,
instantly killing his wife, who had
left him several weeks ago. He then
fired at the other woman, the ball en-
tering her right breast. Schabcl inter
fered and received ball in the abdo-
men. Ross surrendered to the author
tiles
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IRWIN HEIRS VICTORIOUS.
The Court Dccides "a big Land suit |
Their Favor.

The Court Dccides IA Big Land Suit In
Their Favor.
OMAHA, Neb., March 9.-The case OF
l.. B. Irwin and others against A. D.
Clarke and others, which was brought
to set aside deeds given for the large
tracts of land in Sarpy counto, has just
been decided in favor of the plaintiffs.
Upon the decision depends the title to
about 500 acres of land. In addition to
this land, there are tracts of land ag
gregating between 10000 and $4,000
acres in Cass,. Otoe and Washington
counties in Nebraska and in western
Iowa, the title to which rests upon the
foundation which has been set aside in
the case in question.
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The Leu,cnworth s,au,,nr,l so,a.

TOPEKA. Kan. March o. -Representa-
tive Charles l.. Lobdell. of Lane coun-
ty, yesterday closed deal for the pur-
chase of the Lcavenworth Standard
and will take charge of the property
shortly after the adjournment of the
legislature. Mr.. Lobdell is one of the
most prominent republicans in Kansas
and he will no doubt make success of
his new venture. The Standard will
be made republican paper.
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MRS. HENRY WARD BEEcnEr.

ling was set after his ordination Au-
gust S, 1887, they were married. The fol-
lowing September he took his bride west,
where he hnd accepted charge at Lawrence
VILE, Ind BY sewing Mrs Beecher added to
her husbands meager salary OF 500 per year.
A few years afterward they went to Indianapo-
lis. After eight years residence in Indianapo-
lis Mr. Beecher was called to Plymouth church,
Brooklyn. Soon after their arrival Mrs
Beecher wrote small book relating to heir
western trials Up to her husbands death she
acted as his secretary and managed his business
n0nirs n
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A Man Dies of Hiccoup,..

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok, March 9-T.
w. Eckelberger, dad" one of Dave
Paynes original Oklahoma boomers,
died here yesterday. in the 7lst year of
his age, of hiccoughs, having had them
necessarily for IL days. Though every
known remedy was applied, it was inn
possible to stop them. They reduced
him from man of 200 pounds to less
thah LOO
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a Father and Two sons Killed.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, March 9.-Or-
lando Howe, of this city, quarreled
with his wife and they agreed to sepa.
rate. Being without money, Howe
took his twin sons, aged ten years, and
started to walk to Stillwell, Mo. A
train struck the father and two sons
on trcstle near Oliphant yesterday
instantly killing Howe and one son
and fatally wounding the other boy.
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For Embrzzling aGoo,ooo.

BosToN, March 9.-Allison c. Mason,
convicted of embezzling funds of the
Globe Investment Co., of which com
pany he was president, was sentenced
to states prison yesterday for period
of not less than five or more than eight
years. 1t was proven that during the
time Mason was president and Morse,
who is now serving IA sentence. was
treasurer, nearly SG00,OOO of funds of
the company disappeared.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-03-12
An Entire Town burned.

MApLEroN, Pa, March "a fire
broke out in the business portion of
the town at ten o'clock, and the entire
town was threatened. Most of the big
business places were destroyed. At
midnight the fire was not under con-
troll and aid was sent for from Lewis
ton and Huntington. The loss will
not be less than 100000.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-03-12

INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
The Statesmen Pass Important BiIis and q,
Home,


Home.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March o. The
indiana legislature adjourned last
night ut eight o'clock after having
been in session 81 days. Politicians are
felicitating themselves that n good
record was made. Some important
measures were enacted into laws,
among them being the following: A
bill providing for three-cent street
car fare in Indianapolis; gener-
al medical law. patterned after the
Ohio law; law TO encourage
the establishing of domestic insurance
companies; II law abolishing the ex-
pense fund and withdrawal charges of
building and loan associations; II law
providing for compulsory education: n
law providing for the conversion of
the southern Indiana penitentiary inta
IL rcformatory on the Elnlirl plan.
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TO CURB NEWSPAPERS.
An Official Censorship Proposed In New
York Stnte-The Bill PrcpAred.

An Omclni Censorship Proposed In New
York State-The Bill Prepared.
BUFFALO, n. V, March 9.-Scnator
Lamy and Assemblyman Braun have
been requested to introduce in the state
legislature bill which provides for
the placing under the supervision of
state officials all the newspapers pub
lished in the state. The meas
ure provides that. within 20 days
after the passage of the act.
the governor shall appoint, in all coun-
ties of the state having population of
10000 or more, suitable persons TO act
as censors of all newspapers published
in said state. The bill has already
been prepared.
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JOSEPH M'KESNA,
tof California; Attorney-GcncraL

murmured greetings from both sides
The party entered supper room at
the west end of the building and par
took of light refreshments. In few
minutes they emerged from the supper
room and returned as they had come,
through an aisle cleared for them. Mr..
and Mrs. Mckinley Immediately en-
tered their carriage and were driven
back to the white house. 1t was short
ly after II o'clock when they took their
departure. The ball was then formally
opened.
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win serve out Their rerms.

WASHINGTON. March 9.-The demo-
cratic Office holders in Missouri and
Kansas will be permitted to serve until
their commissions expire, except in
cases where churges fully sustained
are filed. This interesting piece of in
formation to western republicans came
direct from the white house. 1t was
told presidential caller yesterday by
the president himself.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-03-12

tol lliluois) secretary oil the treasury
more thnn the holders OF small farms. Agri-
culture has lnnguished and labor suffered. The
revival of manufacturing will be Il relief to
both No portion OF our population Is
more devoted to the institutions OF
free government nor more loyal to
their support. while none bears more cheer
fully or fully its proper share In the mninte-
nance Of the government or is better entitled
to its wise aud liberal care and protection.
Legislation helpful to producers is beneficial
10 all Business conditions are not the most
promising. 1t will take time to restore the
prosperity Of former years The restoration of
confidence and the revival OF business which
men of all parties so much desire depend more
largely upon The prompt. energetic and intelli-
gent action Of congress than upon any other
single agency affecting the situation
Against TRUSTS and Combinations.
The declaration OF the party now restored to
power has been In the past that OF 'opposi-
tion to nil combinations OF capital organized in
trusts or otherwise, to control arbitrarily the
condition OF trade among our citizens" and 1t
has supported such legislation us will prevent
the execution of all schemes to oppress the peo-
pie by undue charges on their supplies, or by
Just rates for the transportation of their prod
ucts to market. This purpose will be stead
lily pursued both by the enforcement Of the laws
now in existence and the recommendation and
support OF such new statutes as may be neccs-
sary to carry ii into effect
our naturalization and immigration laws
should be further improved to the constant pro-
motion of u safer, "a better and higher citizen
ship. Reforms In the civil service must go on.
But the changes should be real and genuine, not
perfunctory, or prompted by a zeal In behalf OF
any party, simply because it happens to be in
power.
A Great Merchant Marine.
Congress should give prompt attention to the
restoration Of our American merchant marine
once the pride OF the seas in al the great ocean
highways of commerce 10 my mind few more
important subjects SO imperatiyely demand its
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PIngrec Plan In PhiladcIplIa,

PHILADELPHIA, March 9..-Dr. Thomas
S. X. Morton is at the head of move
ment to inauguratc the Pingree potato
patch scheme in Philadelphia. The
mere publication OF the first steps in
the matter have brought out numer
ors appeals for space and also many
offers of assistance and support.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-03-12
a Navy paymas,e Arre.ted.

CHICAGO. March 4.--John Corwine,
United States navy pnynaster who .
few days ago suddenly LEFT Newport,
X. l.. accused of being an embezzler OF
government funds, was arrested in this
city yesterday. When arrested he con-
fessed to the police of having robbed
the government of $4,000 during
the time that he held the position Of
paymastcr.
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BOILER ExPiopEs.
One Man Killed and Another Badly Injured
ut an oil Well.

ut an Oil Well.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, March 9--Callery
Junction. ON the Pittsburgh & Western
railroad. was shaken by boiler ex-
plosion at l:5o this morning. John
Dunlap, an old driller, was killed and
Charles McKeever was badly injured
The explosion occurred at an oil we'll
on the Staples farm. The engine house,
derrick and machinery We're all de-
molished, fragments of wrcckage be.
ing thrown quarter of a mile. Dun
lap is widowcr and leaves four chill.
dren who reside at West Key, Ind
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A ,Joke End, In a Dcnth.

PLATTsBURG, Mo-, March 9.--Hugh
Hall. living seven miles south of here,
and others tried to frightcn @. c.
Bowles on his way home Saturday
night, when Bowles stabbed Hall dead
Bowlcs claims self defense.