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The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
PASSED woLcoTT's BILL.

Only Four Senators Object to It's Adoption.
Washington. Jan. 3O-By the decis-
i've vote of 46 to 4 the Senate yesterday
passed the bill for the appointment of
commissioners to an international
monetary conference. The closing of
the debate brought out several notable
speeches. including those of Mr.. Hoar
of Massachusetts. Mr.. Villas. Mr.. Jones
of Arkansas. Mr.. German. Mr.. ALI
son and Mr. Carter of Montana. 1t
disclosed the fact that little opposition
existed against the bill. the only divis-
ion being as to the eXpediency of seek
ing bimetallism through international
agreement. AS voicing the general
view on the Democratic side, Mr..
Jones and Mr.. German favored Its
adoption exactly as Republicans de-
sired, in order that the responsibility
might be theirs. Mr. Hoar's speech at
tracted attention and was one of the
most noteworthy utterances of the vet
eran senator made in recent days. He
spoke of his observations in Europe
during last summer, his agreeable dis
cussions with NJ. Meine and NJ Bour-
gereau in Paris. and Mr.. BaIfour in
London, on the advance of bimetallism.
Mr.. Hoar expressed the conviction that
the four great nations. the United
States, Great Britain. France and
Germany, We're fast and inevitably
tending toward Il bimetallic agreement
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
A MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT.
Calculated to Keep the Count From SOU IN
derlng his Wife's Money


Washington. jan 29.-The marriage
settlement between Miss Bonaparte of
Washington and Count Adam de
Moltke Huitfeldt of Denmark. who
We're recently married with so much
ceremony here, is an interesting docu-
ment. 1t was signed the day before
the wedding, and executed before
Charles S. Bundy, a notary public of
Washington, and Mr.. Brun, the Dan
ish minister. BY this agreement all of
the property now owned and hereafter
to be owned by the bride is conveyed
to her uncle, Charles ]. Bonaparte, of
Baltimore. in trust She is to receive
the income for life. and should she die
before her husband he is to receive 1t
as long as he lives. After the death of
both the countess and her husband the
principal is to be distributed as she dI-
rects by her will. Should she leave
no will the principal is to go to her
natural heirs. If the count dies before
his wife, the property is all to be re
conveyed by the trustee to the countess
and the agreement is to be cancelled
He is also to bequeath to her by will as
much of his property as Will be per-
mitted by the laws of Denmark. Mrs.
Bonaparte, the mother of the countess.
by the same agreement. is to pay her
daughter an annuity of $1,000 in quar-
terly installmcnts. Miss Bonaparte is
supposed to be worth about 100000 in
her own right, and has an independent
income of between $1,000 and $4,000
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
A Blizzard In New England

Boston. Jan. 2S.-After an absence
from snowstorms for over forty days,
this city was swept by blizzard to-
day From ~ to 16 inches of snow
fell and a heavy northwest wind piled
it into drifts. Some delay to railroad
traffic is expected. Tonight, after IL
hours of tempestous wea ther the sky
is again clear over this city, but the
storm has swept on down the Maine
coast, where it is still being felt. The
storm center at Q o'clock was down
toward the provinces. where the wind
was blowing 80 miles an hour. AT
Portland. however, the wind had fallen
to "a miles an hour and the sky was
undoubtedly the heaviest experienced
in Southern New England for some
years.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Value of Evidence In Turkey.

A few years ago an English traveller
in Turkey reported case of stealing
as 1t was tried in the courts Of that
country. The Armenian newspapers OF
that time, commenting upon the case
said that it proved that the testimony
of calf was worth more than that OF
two Christians. A Turk, conveting q
cow belonging to Christian, succeed
ed in stealing it. The owner com.
planned of the theft to the nearest
Judge, bringing friend to corroborate
his story, and he demanded the resto-
ration of his property. The judge de-
clined to believe either the injured man
or his friend. On this the injured man
said, II have the calf OF this COW at
place very near the court, and II your
honor will have the COW brought to the
calf and will observe the two togeth-
er, he will Immediately perceive by
their affection for each other that the
COW must be the mother of the calf,
and this will prove that she belongs to
me-" Accordingly, the Judge ordered
the COW to be brought to the calf, and
went himself to see the two. No soon
er had the calf set eyes on the COW
than it claimed her as mother. The
Judge was convinced, and ordered the
COW to be given up to the Christian.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Discus. ed wo'cott.. Bill

Washington, Jan. 29.-The open ses-
sion of the Senate was comparatively
brief yesterday, as more than half the
day was spent behind closed doors
During the open session the bill for an
international monetary conference was
debated. Mr.. Chandler speaking in
favor of it and Mr. Stewart of Nevada
against It, Mr. Chandler's speech was
carefully prepared, and was in the ma
ture of statement of the attitude of
the Republican side of the chamber on
the bill Mr.. Stewart, although CRITICS
ing the commission as futile, stated
that he would not oppose the measure
1t Is expected that vote will be
reached tomorrow, although Mr. Pet
tigrew of South Dakota announced n
speech. which may lead to further de-
lay.
The Nicaragua canal and the bank
ruptcy bill were before the Senate for
brief time, but no progress was made
on either.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
To Make Ia Neat Patch.

Here is an uncommon way of mend
ing silk or woolen garment in which
hole has been worm and where only
a patch can remedy matters. The
frayed edges around the tear should
be carefully smoothed out and any
long threads trimmed off. Moisten a
piece of the material with very thin
mucilage and place it under the tear.
Lay this part of the garment on fiat
surface and place level weight upon
the tear and let it remain until the
mucilage is perfectly dry. The patch
will scarcely be perceptible.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Cycle Dealers Organize,

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Retail bicycle deal
ers who are in the city for the cycle
show met this afternoon and formed Il
national organization to be known as
the National Board of Trade of Retail
Cycle Dealers. The object is to keep
up prices, regulate the excessive al
lowance for second hand bicycles.
wage warfare on the manufacturers
who supply department stores.
The officers elected are as follows:
President, G. Il. lIannon of Denver;
first vice president. George Collister of
Cleveland; treasurer, II. r. Hearsey of
indianapolis: secretary, John McCargo
of st. Louis.
1t was decided to hold the next an
-nual bicycle show February 6 to l3.
1898, in New York City.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Monkey and Kitten.

Herr Brehm, the great German nat
uralist, relates the following droll an
ecdote of monkey: "a female baboon
which l brought up in my family got
hold of kitten with the intention of
making a pet of it and mothering it.,
but was scratched by the terrified
founding. The monkey carefully ex-
amined the kittens paws, pressed the
claws forward, looked at them from
above, from beneath, and from the side,
and then bit them off to secure itself
against further scratches"
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he found the lifeless body OF woman
lying upon a grain door In the bulio-
ing. The body was badly bruised ana
battered and covered with blood, ana
the woman's hat was found lying near
by. There was CHASTITY wound on
her temple and one hand badly bruisea'
as IL crushed in trying to ward on
blow. The woman was Mary Gilman
aged about 80 years. She came from
Bradford, H., about two weeks pe1ore.
She was married, but had separated
from her husband. She obtained WORK
as a waitress in the Howe hotel anu
was seen to leave the house about
o'clock that evening. A waitress IN the
hotel says she heard Mrs. Gilfllan make
an appointment with an unknown man.
The authorities are in search OF man
named Wolverton, who Is thought 10
know something about the crime.
The night clerk and a waiter OF the
hotel are held under guard as Wit
nesses. The woman leaves one child,
a boy Of years old. The victim was
a very attractive looking woman.
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Mrs. Skinner wonder why some
grocers are called green grocers?
Mr.. Skinner don't know. unless
it's to distinguish them from cash
groSers,
Clexel,nh Not Pnpulnr

Although President Cleveland IN as much
entitled to the respect and confidence OF the
public as any OF his predecessors he Is not
popular in Washington. Just now there Is
II vaudeville company at the National thea
ter, and among other features a series of
portraits Is thrown upon screcn-thosc OF
Washington. Lincoln. Grant, Harrison,
Cleveland and Mckinley. Every one is
heartily npplauded, particularly those OF
Lincoln. Grant and Mckinley, except Mr..
Clevcland's. which is always hlssed. 1t Is
not an exceptional, but n regular thing;
Some of the presidents admirers requested
the manager OF the entertainment not to
use that slide any more. but he declines to
take 1t out, because, he says, II VIII break
up the combination.
The Misses are attributed to silver Demo
Gratis, but II that is so they must compose a
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
HUNGRY MEN STOLE.
The Chicago Poor Being Fed, Do Not Cou
init Crime.

init Crime.
Chicago, Jan. 20.-One result of the
relief work of the police department
and which had not been planned, is Il
great decrease in crime. According to
reports from the various police sta
tions the number of arrests has de-
creased from fifteen to fifty per cent.
and In some districts even more, since
the distribution of food, clothing and
fuel began Monday morning.
The decrease in crime is most notice
able In the "levee" district. Usually i'll
extreme cold weather there is an in
crease in the number of arrests In this
district, and the change in the order of
affairs brings joy to the heart Of Cap
tain Koch of the Harrison street sta
tion and to Chief Badenoch and to
Mayor Swift. Justices Underwood and
Richardson, who try the police cases at
that station, had only ten cases each
yesterday. They usually try from $50
to 800 n day. In the Maxwell street
district the decrease in the number of
arrests is about thirty per cent, and In
the other big police districts the same
percentage holds good.
There is no longer any need for n
hungry man to go out and hold up an
innocent man or woman" said Cap
tain Koch yesterday. "All he has to
do is to go to the nearest police station
and ask for food, and it is given him.
In addition, If he is badly clothed and
needs better wearing apparel, his
wants in that line are almost sure to
be satisfied. Why shouldn't there be Il
decrease in crime?"
According to Mayor Swift the police
of Chicago have come nearer solving
the problem of affording instant relief
to the suffering of a great city than
any agency which ever before attempt
ed that problem. He said:
I'VE are probably at the beginning
of new era in the method of dealing
with the poor. Never. before has any
association or any lot of charity So
cieties done what the police of this
city have accomplished since Monday.
The police department of Chicago, with
its 5000 men and thorough discipline
has almost accurate knowledge of the
real condition of the suffering The pO-
lice also know the deserving from the
undeserving poor. the professional
from the unprofessional applicants for
relief.
This work of relief shows the de
partment to the people in an entirely
new light The patrol wagon during
the last three days has become well
come sight in all the streets of the
poorer districts, in many of which
heretofore its advent has been the sig
nal for cursing. This work OF relief by
the police may be the agency for good
in way which is almost beyond com
prehension. 1t may prevent. perhaps
time Of pillage, it may head Off bread
riots, 1t may put veto on the effort of
any unprincipled man or set of men to
begin n period Of sacking and burning
And yet. when You come to think of It,
the relief afforded is only humanitar-
ian."
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
SUPREME JUSTICES, GOWNS
Our Early statesmen's Task In Selecting
Court Dress.

II
Court Dress.
Ex-President Harrison tells Of the
contention created over the question
OF an appropriate court dress for the
justices of the Federal supreme court
in the January Ladies' Home Jour
nal. When the constitutional or
ganization Of the court had been set
tied and the high duty OF selecting the
Justices had been performed by Wash
ipgton." he says. "the smaller. but not
wholly unimportant question of court
dress loomed up, and much agitated
and divided the minds of our public
men. Shall the justices wear gowns?
And II yea, the gown of the scholar, OF
the Roman senator, or of the priest?
Shall they wear the wig of the English
judges? Jefferson and Hamilton, who
had differed 50 widely in their views as
to the frame of the constitution, were
again in opposition upon these ques-
tions relating to millinery and hair
dressing. Jefferson was against any
needless official apparel, but If the
gown was to carry, he said: "For
heavens sake discard the monstrous
wig which makes the English Judges
look like rats peeping through punches
Of oakum. Hamilton was for the Eng
lish wig with the Eiglish gown. Burr
was for the English gown, but against
the inverted woolsack termed wig.
The English gown was taken and the
wig left, and I am sure that the flowing
black silk gown still worn by the JUS
tices helps to preserve in the court
room that dignity and sense OF So
lemnity which should always charac-
terize the place of judgment"
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
A New York MYnterY.

An Italian stabbing affray is puzzling
the New York police. Antonio Zanone.
an Italian barber, was stabbed and
fatally wounded by Luigi Catalone.
laborer, In a dark hall of the tenement
house, at No. 237 Elizabeth street,
few minutes after midnight the other
morning. Zanone ran barber shop at
No. 10 Spring street. He has been in
this country little over two years. He
is married, is a member of number OF
Italian societies, and being handsome
and prosperous has been regarded one
OF the lights of the Italian colony.
Zanone spent the evening previous with
three friends, who occupied rear
apartment on the third floor OF the
tenement where the stabbing occurred.
Shortly before midnight the four men
visited the saloon in the basement OF
the tenement A few minutes later they
returned to their rooms and played
cards. About ten minutes after IL
o'clock a knock was heard at the door.
The door being opened, stranger ap-
peared and requested few words with
Zanone. Unsuspicious. he went into the
hall, which was dark and narrow, clos
ing the door after him. In few mo-
ments the fricnus were startled by
cry Of pain.
by the Virgin, am stabbed" came
the cry in Italian. The three friends
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general had Just emerged from the
south parlor, which is the conference
room, while Mrs. Mckinley is out of
the city. He and Maj. Mckinley had
just completed the interview in which
the formal tender and acceptance Were
passed.
Without saying anything more OF
the subject, the general turned to sew
eral callers awaiting an audience with
Major Mckinley and then re-entercd
the parlor, where he remained until
train time. At 4:15 he returned to
Cleveland to renew his conference
with National Chairman Hanna, and
will 60 thence to his home in Detroit.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Gage Gets the Plum. i.

Canton, o.. Jan. 2S.-At T:3O o'clock
this evening Lyman j. Gage, prcSi-
dent of the First National Bank of
Chicago, emerged from the dining
room of the Mckinley home to fill an
appointment with the Associated Press
and special correspondents to tell them
the result of his conference with Maj.
Mckinley
"Mr. Mckinley offered me the treas
ury portfolio. | told him l would ac-
cept the high honor and fill the posi-
ton to the best of my ability"
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

There Is more Catarrh In this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
supposed to be incurnble. For n great many
years doctors pronounced It local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced 1t incurable Science has proven
catarrh to be n constitutional disease. and
therefore requires constitutional treatment,
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by II. j.
Cheney Il Co, Toledo. Ohio, Is the only con
stitutional cure IN the market. 1t Is taken
internally, In doses from 10 drops to n ten,
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces u the system. They oher
one Hundred Dollars for any case It falls to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address, Il. J. CHENEY Coz
Toledo, Ohio.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Texas Commission Upb.Id.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 2S.-In the case
of the Houston II Texas Central rail
road versus the State Railroad COM
mission, wherein the plaintiff uues-
tions the authority of the commission
to prescribe rates for cotton compress
sors, the State Supreme Court rendered
an opinion holding that the commission
WAS vested with authority to issue said
rates and enforce them.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

days afterward the boat was found bot
tom up with hole in it. His wife and
the public were of the opinion that he
had been accidentally drowned. Mar
tin was well known in labor circles, and
was a member OF Galveston Painters
union, No. ZIG. The union is deter
mined to run down his murderer. The
police have in custody William Hansen.
a companion of Martin, who avows his
innocence.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Tho strongcst Qualification

Against disease, one which enables us to
undergo unscnthed risks from hurtful eli,
matte influences. exposure, overwork ana
fatigue, is the vigor that is impaired to Il
debilitated physique by the peerless medici-
nal safeguard, Hostetter's Stomach lfltters.
You may possess this vigor in higher de-
gree than the trained athlete, although your
muscular development may be far Inferior
to his Vigor implies sound, good digestion
and sound reposc two blessings conferred by
the Bitters, which remedies malarial, rheu-
matte, nervous and kidney trouble.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Murdered Man Found In the bay.

The body of Samuel Martin. painter,
was found floating feet upward in the
bay at Galveston. Texas, last week.
When the body was landed 1t was found
that the front of the skull was crushed
in by some heavy blunt instrument.
and around the neck was rope, to
the end of which was attached heavy
iron CRATE, indicating that Martin had
been murdered, then weighted down
and thrown overheard. Martin was 40
years old and married He left home
Tuesday evening, Dec. IA, saying to his
wife that he was going to make
stake" for Christmas. He borrowed
boat and had gone out in it. A few
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Justinable.

Have you anything to say?" in
quired the sheriff.
"only one thing" said the con-
demned man, as he loosened the moose
so that he could speak with more ease /;
II want you to catch that man with the
snapshot camera and throw him out.
do not want to be disgraced by any
amateur photographers" Truth.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Alser for SECRETARY of Wal.

Canton. o.. Jan. 29.-'.I have been
rendered and have accepted the war
portfolio"
Thus spoke General Russell A. Algcr
of Michigan to the Associated press
representative this afternoon. The
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
He.x the "Chamnaen."

A man in New York has again
proved the casts claim to monopoly OF
culture by eating 1O3 oysters and
drinking pint of sherry at one sit
ting.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Frox,n Feet Caused Their Arrest.

FrOzen Feet Chused TheIr Arrest.
John Lawson and Howard Hawley
were arrested at Detroit, Tuesday, for
the murder of Farmer John Brown.
of Millington, Mich. They had become
badly frozen riding on the bumpers Of
freight cars and applied at the hospital
for relief.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

A bicycle tire which is not injured by
punctures consists of solid rubber
core wound with spring wire. which Is
then formed into a spiral coll and
placed within the tubing. thus making
very resilient tire without the use
of air to keep 1t inflated.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

Chelsea district In London utilities its
street refuse by separating the rags and
paper, which is converted Into brown wrap
ping paper, while the rest OF the refuse Is
burned In the furnaces of the reducing
works. and the residuum is used In brick
making.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Deceptive Appearances,

Barber (after the hair cut)-Shave?
Brooks-No; l shave myself Barber
(sarcastically)-Oh, thought perhaps
you were merely suffering with skin
disease of some kind.-Cleveland
Leader.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Like u Bird.

Smth-You told me your friend sang
\ like bird. l think he has horrible
voice. How can you say it is like
birds? Jones-Well, the bird meant
was a crow.-Judy.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
To the Pacific CDast

Two through trains daily via the Union
Pacific, carrying through sleepers. and max
Ing from six to fifteen hours quickest time
to principal western points. including Og-
den. Salt L.nke. Butte, Helena Portland
San Francisco. Sacramento. etc. Ask about
them at 941 18th ST.. corner Curtis.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Providing.

Jones-Yes, / have a System"
Smith-Is't any good?
Jones-Very good, if only the horses
back win.-Judy.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

Recent returns show that the strength OF
the British Imperial forces at home and
elusive of the army reserve, and thus wen III
excess OF the 2l9 1865 provided for In the es
tlmate Of the year.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
FITa stopped free and permanently cured no us
after hr.t lays use of l1p. kline's Great Nerve
Nestorer. Free 81 trial hottie aud treatise
Send to Dn. KLINE, 93l Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa

"Osmond's new girl baby Is sending her
cards round" '.Well. let's hurry and call
on her before she learns to talk"
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
Cut rr,cr. ON Plnn., Jr. Goods.

We are the only seedsmen daring to cut
the prices on the Planet Jr. Tools. We 81
the Planet Jr. Comblned Drill. that Other
seedmen must ask 500 for. we sell sam,
for $3.50. Big catalogue, send SC. for post
age. JOHN A SALZER SEED CO..
La Crosse WIS.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

"SInners stand on slippery places"
So the Book relates
But the way they mostly work 1t
Is to put on skates.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05
MURDER MYSTERIES.
SOME CRIMES THAT ARE PUZ-
ZLING THE OFFICERS.
The Tragedy of the Pump House May
Never He Fully Explained-Tho Death
of u Galveston Painter an Unfathoma-
ble Crlme-Other MystsrIes.
"a 81 HEN Night Pump

HEN Night Pump
er Smith OF the
Chicago. Burling-
ton and Quincy
pump station at
Osceola, Iowa, went
to the pumphouse
the other night he
found the lock bad
ly battered and
broken and upon
opening the door
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

NO-TO-BAC FOR FIFTY CENTS
Over 4OO,O 600 cured Why not let No-To- Bnc
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco 7
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. zoe and 81 90, all druggists
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

"If any one feels angry he should count
ten before he says anything" Eyes; when
my wife Is angry 1t always pacihes her II
l count out ten dollars"
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

Kitty has written play that will create
n Crenf sensntion." "Whnt are It's good
points?" "Alf In one act: no chance for
Plotke and other men to be running In and
out "
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

European papers say that frozen milk is
becoming very popular. 1t is frozen In diff.
ferent sized bricks. and In this way Its
purity and freshness are insured.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

Just try n 1Oc box OF Cascarets, candy ca
thnrtIc the nnest liver and bowel regulator
made.
The Springfield herald., 1897-02-05

scientists sny that the secret OF life is
vibration" "Pooh! I've had lots OF peo
pie give me the shake. but there wasn't any.
thing secret about 1T"