davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-10
SHOWING IN THE BAY STATE.

Lynn, Mass, June 9.-There was a
slight but we'll defined snow furry shortly
after noon to-day. The flakes quickly
melted after reaching the ground. 1t was
the first snow ever recorded in this city
in the month Of June
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18

soils will make the most remarkable
chapter in the history of the world S
agriculture. Although these soils, eX-
cepting the Red river and desert dis
trict mentioned, have only from one
fifth to one-half of the annual rainfall
: received by the territory east of the
Mississippi river Chat is, from seven
to twenty inches) they seldom, if ever,
suffer from drought. Moreover, prac-
tically all the rainfall they do receive
comes in fall and winter seasons Only
slight fraction falls during the sum
mer months when the crops are grow
ing Yet the crops do not suffer.
An investigation of these Western
soils has shown that they are largely
made up of the disintegration of basal
tic rock and that there is little differ
ence between the soils and sub-soils, a
difference very marked in the East
They have a remarkable power for alb
sorption Of moisture and do not readily
lost it by evaporation, although the
humidity of the atmosphere during the
growing season is much lower than in
the East. Thus the crops by subsist
ing on the winter rains can stand long
periods of drought.
In the Red river valley the difference
of the soils about Bismarck, when con-
trasted with those of Fargo and James
town, where the crops depend upon
timely rainfall renders the crops about
Bismarck very uncertain, while those
of Fargo and jamestown seldom fail.
In the MOjaVe and Nevada desserts
the annual rainfall averages about five
inches, but beneath the alkai crusts
the soil is always moist, a fact which
the scientists have as yet been unable
to explain. In fact little is yet known
of the power of the soils to hold water.
AS artesian wells show water in all
these districts from 40 to 200 feet below
the surface, it is considered possible
that there is slow and continuous
movement of water upward from the
artesian sources which are beyond the
influences Of local climate This is es-
pecially believed to be true Of the
desert districts where the moisture of
the soil cannot be explained on the
theory that the soil could retain it's
moisture from the insignificant rain
fall By placing electrodes in the soil
In all these places at various depths
from a few inches to % feet, it is be-
lieved in the future that the direction
and intensity of what might be termed
the water waver of the earth can be
accurately determined.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
MISS LINCoLN's HUSBAND.
Beckwith, the Hero of an Iowa
Football Game.

Football Game.
MOUNT PLEASANT, To-, Nov. II
ooh, l knew he could do it." 1t was
Jessie Lincoln Beckwith whose excIa-
nation of delight caught the attention
of the big crowd out to witness the
football game between Iowa WESLEYAN
and the Keokuk medicals. For War
rem Wallace Beckwith had Just made
a forty-yard dash around the left end
of the big medics and scored the first
touchdown for Iowa Wesleyans. Beck
with was playing the game Of his life.
and, inspired by the presence of his
wife, put up a game of football that
has never been eQualled in this city.
Whether the rest of the team was
inspired by the same fair presence is
not known, but the big fellows from
KeOkuk, flushed with recent victories
and averaging twenty pounds per man
heavier than iowa WESLEYAN, went down
to defeat. At the end of the game the
score stood As to in favor of Iowa
Wesleyan and over half the points were
gathered in by BeckWith alone There
was a big crowd of enthusiastic spec
tatOrS, but none more so than the
daughter of eX-Secretary of War Rob
ert Il. Lincoln. During the first part
of the game she watched the struggle
from carriage, but as the excitement
grew more intense she left the car
riage. and with several girl friends. fol-
lowed along the side lines the strug-
Cling players. Once when BeckWith
was temporarily disabled she pushed
her way in to see how badly hurt he
was, and during the entire game she
never lost sight of him.
The heavy line Of the visitors proved
to be somewhat of an obstruction to
the home team, most of the playing
deVolving upon the halfbacks Beck
with and Hustin iBeGkwith was given
all the work he wanted. His playing,
was brilliant and most effective. At
the emu of the game he was lifted to
the shoulders of the bowling mob of
enthusiasts and carried off the field
The day had been a quiet one for the
BeckWiths. AT noon they lunched with
Senator Harlan, the grandfather of the
bride. Young Beckwith had declined
to play, but it is said that at lunch
the senator requested BeckWith to
play. The senator was formerly presi-
dent of the college and takes great sat
isfaction in the work of the football
team. 1t is stated that when he
learned that on account of the com
paratively light weight of the home
team the absence of BeckWith would
imperil the success Of the team he re-
quested his new grandson-in-law to
lay aside his dignity. and battle once
more for the glory of l. w u. Beck
with consented and played his star
game.
Mrs. Recllwith rode out to the field
in the family carriage and was accom-
panied by her mother-in-law, Mrs.
Beckwith.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
ISSUE WILL BE CHANGED.
Mr.. Whitmey's View of the Next Po-
liticnI Contest

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE Journal
and Advertiser today says: In an in
terview last night William c. Whitney
said: If Democracy be true to itself
1t Will resume control of the nation in
1900. MI Whitney was in England on
election day. He said he knew too lit
tie of election results to discuss the
situation; burt he conceded the improve
ment in Democratic conditions and de-
clared the outlook hopeful for the
party
Restoration of the Democracy to
power depends on the party itself. If
harmony comes it will win. | should
say the tendency of Democratic
thought is toward a restoration of
harmony. To that extent the status OF
the party as political organization is
improved.
Does the complete restoration of
harmony in the Democratic party de-
pend upon a change in the issues upon
which its national battle was fought
last year?"
Il believe the issues will be changed, -
replied the eX-secretary
Mr. Whitney declared himself out of
politics. and would go no deeper into
an analysis of election results. He did
not say, however, that he would not
take part in the future battles of the
state and National Democracy. AL
though he has held aloof from the
councils of the party since the cam
paign of 1896, his friends understand
that his interest in its success has not
Waned and that he may resume his
former share in it's leadership when the
occasion is timely And that depends
on What is done with the silver issue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
MONETARY CoMMIss1oN.
Session Resumed After Recess of
Several DAVIS

WASHINGTON, Nov 17.-After re-
cess of several days the monetary
commission resumed its sessions here
tonight with all the members present
except two. Mr.. Stuyvesant Fish, who
has been prevented by other engage
ments from attending the sessions of
the commission heretofore, sat with the
body tonight. Most of the time was
occupied with a general review of the
work already accomplished for the pur-
pose of acquainting Mr.. Fish with
what had been done. The preliminary
reports of the principal committees
have been considered fully by the
whole body and a general idea OBJ
tanned thereby of the Individual views
of all the members The future work
of the commission will be devoted
mainly to a discussion of the reports
and measures to be submitted for the
consideration of congress. 1t is not
probable that any reports will be ready
when congress conYenes early in De-
cember but it is hoped that before the
end of the month some preliminary
suggestions at least, will be ready for
submission, to be followed later by
more general and elaborate reports.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
%
SHARP AND SpAppY
A MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN THE
WORK OF THE TIGER
ELEVEN.
NEW FEATURE INTRODUCED.
SCRUB TEAM GIVEN THE BALL ON
TEE VARSITY FIVE-YARD
LINE.
VIEW FEATURE INTRODUCED.
HELD THERE TWICE FOR DOWNS.
On Friday the Team viii Leave for
New Haven-GencraI sport
ing News.

PRINCETON, N. ]. Nov. 1.-THE
Tigers lined up for the last practice
game Of the season against a strong
scrub team this afternoon and sue
ceeded in scoring two touchdowns in
the first half of open practice and two
more during secret practice. The prac-
tice today was sharp and snappy, but
the interference was at times ragged.
The backs were also slow in starting
on end runs. A new feature in the
practice was introduced by Capt. Coch-
ran, when he gave the ball to the
scrubs on the varsity five-yard line.
Twice the Tigers held for downs, but
on the third trial a back was sent over
for touchdown. There will be signal
practice tomorrow and on Friday the
team viii leave for New Haven.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
STIR IN HONOLULU.
Caused by the Arrival of Princess
KaIuIani.

HONOLULU, Nov. 100 via San Fran
cisco. Nov. 1O.-The arrival Of Princess
Kaiulani caused a flutter yesterday. A
large crowd of people, principally ma
tives, greeted her at the wharf. As the
princess walked down the gang plank,
the Hawaiians covered her with flow
ers. She was driven to her home,
where reception was held all
night. 1t is understood that Kaiulani
will remain here several months. A.
S. Creghorn, her father. is quoted as
saving that his daughters visit has no
political significance. If it had, it
would not be policy for him to admit
the fact as the woman is now receiving
a. substantial pension from the Ha-
waiian overnment-enought to support
herself in comfort. If this government
imagined for moment that Kaiulani
was plotting, her pension would be i'm
mediately stopped.
Rumor has it that the princess is
here to be married. The groom is said
to be George Davies, son of I. II.
Davies, the guardian of the young lady
George Davies and his father arrived
few days in advance Of the princess.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
HONOR FOR JOHN $. p1LLsBuRY.
His Statue to BE Erected on the
Campus at the u.

WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-THE first
step has been taken toward the cree
ton of a statue of Hon. John S. Pills
bury on the campus of the Minnesota
university by the Alumni of the univer-
sity. E. S. Chatfeld, of Minneapolis,
who has been in the East the past two
weeks, leaves for home today and car
ries with him a report which he will
submit to the committee appointed to
take charge of the matter, and of
which he is a member. Mr.. Chatfield
has visited New York, Philadelphia,
Boston and other points, but has made
his headquarters at the Raleigh, in
Washington. He has conferred with
many Of the leading artists and sew
eral sculptors, and stated this morning
that his trip had been very satisfac-
tory The details of the work cannot
be ascertained; in fact, Mr.. Chatfield
was not inclined to talk about the mat
ter until he learned that the object of
his visit here had leaked out. Il shall
submit the result of my Investigations
to the committee" he said. "One thing
has impressed me: While there are
many fine statues erected to the MEM
cry of our great men in the Eastern
cities, there is a great lack of uni
fCrmity. Minneapolis and st. Paul are
just beginning to start right, and beau
tify our public grounds and parks with
a high class of sculpture, we will avoid
future criticism.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
SUBJECT OF SOILS
EXPERIMENTS BY 4 NEW BUREAU
OF THE AGRICULTURAL DE-
PARTMENT.
SOME UNEXPLAINED FACTS.
RED RIVER VALLEY INCLUDED IN
THE SCOPE OF THE
WORK.
WATER WAVE OF THE EARTH.
An Effort to Learn Something Re
garding Both Its Force and
Its Volume.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE diV1-
sion of soils, of the agricultural de-
partment, which was established cou-
pie of years ago, is conducting some
of the most interesting experiments of
the department. Prof. Milton Whitney,
who is in charge of the division, is en-
gagged at present in the investigation of
the climatic conditions of moisture and
temperature in their relation 10 the
local distribution of crops. The work
has a scope as broad as the country
1t will eventually embrace all the soils
and staple crops, and in it's relation
to the future of the country, when
crops must be specialized under the in
tensified system of agriculture, winch
must come to our farmers in rev
years it promises to be of the utmost
economic and practical value. Its prac-
teal utility will be the determination
of the normal water contents of the
different soils in various portions OF
The country, their capacity for the aD-
sorption and retention of moisture
with the amount of moisture required
by different crops, together with meth
DDS for ascertaining the point where
lack of moisture would endanger crops
and the most feasible methods of irri-
cation.
The investigation of Western soils.
made with the aid of the weather bur
eau. which covers Lower California, the
San Joaquin valley, the great Palouse
district. comprising the fertile wheat
growing districts of California, Wash
ington and Montana, the Yellowstone
valley. the Red river valley and also
the Mojave and Nevada desert, has
developed some most astounding facts
and some which the department of ag-
riculture is not yet able to explain.
Prof. Whitney says the history of these
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
FOX HOUND TRIALS.
The First Day Burren of practicaI
Results.

Gym CYSNT TIL KY, Nov. 1.-THE annual
nouna trials of the National Fox Hunters as
ISOLATION are in full swing, though this, the
hrst day was barren of results Breakfast
at a. m. was followed by an early start
from the town, and about three miles west
the pack of nineteen competitors in the ma
tiona H. fox hound derby was thrown into Gov
err: me derby is for fox houni purEIes of
1896. The followers of the chase numhcred
quite 800; and they were teo eager to give
the mounds room enough to hunt, pressing iC1-
ward and crowding the pack. Day broke clear
and cool, with light frost, which left the
gro9nq moist as the temperature rose. The
CONDITIONS for scent seemed perfect. and a
better, morning for fox hunting could not
have been desired. But no fox was jumped,
Though the young hounds worked induStri-
ouSly. The only incident OF the day was the
fall of Mrs. Tapp, of Lexington. recciv ed
through pummel on her saddle swinging
away. Shortly after midday the hunt was
declared off for the day, and the hunters
reached town about O'Clock, having been
nearly eight hours in the saddle. Nine ladies'
were out on horseback. and several more
drove along the roads.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
FAIR MONEY cur OFF.
4 Decision by the Attorney General
of Iowa.

DIES MONIES, To-, Nov. 1.-THE at
torney general this afternoon advised
the state agricultural society that but
few county and district fair associa-
tics have right to draw the 5000 that
they have been receiving from the
state for some years past. The opin-
ion, if supported, means cutting off
many societies. TIE decision fell like
bomb among the officers of the agri-
cultural society. The law, says the at
torney general. gives the county So
cieties a right to sums raised in an
amount equal to the actual member
ship, which shall not exceed 5000. Many
societies have operated in the past by
certifying to the existence of an agri-
cultural society and drawing the
money. This has many times set weak
societies on their feet at the expense
of the state treasury. The appropria-
ton will be cut off TO all but legitimate
societies hereafter. The county sOcie-
ties to secure the 5000 must show the
actual membership instead of submit
ting a statement of gate receipts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
SEVERE PRACTICE OVER.
Pennsylvania Men Are Ready to
Meet Harvard.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17-Following the
custom which has prevailed for the past four
years. the University of Pennsylvania foot
ball eleven, accompanied by dozen substi-
tutes, lefc Broad street station this morn
ing in special car for the Delaware Water
Gap. Coach Woodruff believes there is nothing
so beneficial to a football player, after the fin
ishing touches have been put on, a change
of scene and the fresh mountain air. With
the exception of Quarterback Weeks and
Right End Dickson, the Pennsylvania eleven
is in first-lass condition. Weeks is suffering
from stomach trouble, but was able to go
through the practice yesterday. Dickson
while he will almost surely start the game
with Harvard, his chances for continuing
throughout are very slim. as the first scrim-
mage may throw the troublesome cartilage
out OF place. He has able substitute, how
ever. in Hedges. There will be no severe
practice at the Water Gap. The men will take
a run across the mountain each morning and
then line up for signal practice and passing
the ball.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
BOTH WELL BACKED.
EnglishEman Coming Over for IL
Match with Michael.

NEW YORK, Nov IA A Chase. the
English professional bicycle rider is on his
way to this country for the purpose of max
Welsh wonder, who during the past season
has been breaking records at almost all dis
tances in this country. Chase holds the 100
mile road record, which he made on Oct
% at London, doing the distance in hours
l6 minutes So seconds. A syndicate of West
ern sporting men are behind Michael, and d
syndicate Of English spor ing men are be-
hind Chase. If the match can be made, and
the probability is that it will, big lie of
money is likely to change hands. as rcth
syndicates are prepared to hack their mar
away up into the thousands. Chase will take
Madison Square garden in December and it
is likely that his race with Michael will take
place during that time or shortly afterwards
No definite arrangements have been made so
far, even as to suggestion in regard TO
whether the match will be a single race or
4 series of races.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
Mnshinyton Rnces

WASHINGTON, Nov 17.-Results of the
Bening races: First race, six and half fur
ITon 5Is 6:lr won, Judge Wardell second,
race, five and half furlongs-Ella Daly won,
Giles Shine second, Filament third. Time
LIZ II; "a. Third race, six and half furlongs2
Frosty won Ray second, Esherdown third.
Hardly won. Pontel Canet second, Hand press
third Time, II %. Fifth race, selling,
one mile L won, Break ODay second,
Draw Lad third. Time, IA 10. Sixth race,
steeplechase, about two miles-Brock won,
Indine second. Ben Bolt third. Time 4:42
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
STOMACH RITTERS.

The elder Davies is a very rich man
and all his wealth will go to his two
sons The Davies homestead has been
remodeled recently. which is very sig
nificant to many people.
Senator Pettigrew, of South Dakota.
arrived from Yokohama yesterday. He
will remain here until the 10Th post
ing himself on Hawaiian matters.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
n. p. FOOTBALL ELEVEN
In Practice for the Game with Eau
Claire.

Capt. Macdonald and Coach Rogers, of the
Northern Pacific football eleven, putting
the players through a thorough system OF
practice for the coming game with the normal
School team, from Eau Claire The railroad
ldckers have played six games thus far this
season, of which they have won five, the other
being lost to Eau Claire. That was at Eau
Claire. Extensive arrangements are being
made for the Thanksgiving game, which is
to be played at Lexington park
The n. P. boys have increased the strength
of their line, and by dnt of hard practice and
careful study OF the signals, feel confident
that they will be able to reverse the result
of the last game with the boys from Wiscon-
sin
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
Last Lfne-Un.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov 1.-THE Harvard
team lined up this afternoon for the last
hard practice of the year. Tomorrow there
and at AS p. m. the team Will lcaqe Ros-
ton for Philadelphia. The practice today was
not encouraging, although there was some
good individual work. The condition of the
injured men will leave Harvards lineup in
doubt until the last
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
LeNinetnn Rnces

LEXINGTON, KY. Nov. 17-Weather clear;
track heavy. Summary: First race, six fur
longs-Momus won Onaretta second Harry
Barker third. Time, 1:21. Second race, five
furlongs-Banshed won, Snake second,
Bonneville third. Time 1907. Third race,
ond, What Next third Time, 40 Fourth
race, six furlongs-Rollins won Annie NJ sec
ond, Bill Arnett third. Time, 1:20. Fifth
race, eleven-s iXteenths of a mile-Johnnie
Williams won Tempo second, Fan Faronade
third. Time, lib.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
LABOR TRUCE DECLARED.
Pending Conference, Both Sides
VIII Rest

LONDON. Nov 17-At the prelim-
mary meeting of the representatives of
the striking engineers and their en-
ployers. Just held, # was agreed to
hold a formal conference Wednesday,
Nov "a. Each side will have fourteen
representatives. Until then a truce
has been agreed upon on the basis
that the employers viii suspend the
notices not yet carried out and post
no further notices locking out men. On
the other hand, the men agree not to
interfere. during the truce, with those
engineers who are in employment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
sub-statfon ACCENTED

WASHINGTON, Nov First Assistant
Postmaster General Health to day notified
Fourth Assistant Bristow of the acceptance
of the lease fer the new postoffice station az
ommends that an inspector be detailed to
superintend the erection and furnishing of
the building at the corner of Selby avenue
and Dale street, with a view to occupying it
at the earliest possible moment. 1t is ex-
pected that the new station will be in opera
ton Jan. i
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
Hard Batting Game

SAN. FRANCISCO, Nov 1.-THE Baltimore
and Ail-American base ball teams played an
exhibition game this afternoon Ut Recreation
park. 1t was a heavy hitting came through
out. Lange knocked home "un in the third
inning. The game was called after the sew
enth inning on account Of darkess. Score:
r. H E.
Baltlmore .......... .................1S II
All-Americans .. . 10 16 6
Batteries, Horton and Donahue; Hastings,
Powell and Smith
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
GAME CALLED OFF.
Butte Players Object to the Colo
RADIO Team.

LEADVILLE, Nov. 17.-Somewhat of a SEN
sation has been created in football circles
owing to the receipt OF a telegram from
Butte, Mont, in regard to the football match
to have been played there on Saturday. Ar
rangements had been completed between a
team of Colorado players and the Buttes for
the match but telegram from the manager
of the Butte team states that the game must
be called off. owing to the objection of the
Butte miners union to some Colorado players
who are "antagonistic to the union" The
players objected to are members of the ma
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
Trick Rider Terrell Injured.

Special to the Globe
JAMESTOWN, N D.. Nov 17-Trick Rider
Terrell failed to ride in Moorhead or Fargo,
but rode here. In attempting TO coast down
he fell and broke his right arm and wrist
and received serious bruises
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
Rin Crowd Promised

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1.-THE advance
sale of seats for the University of Pennsyl-
yania Harvard football game. which takes
place on Franklin field, on Saturday, has
been unprecedented The indications are that
over $4,000 persons will witness the great
struggle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-18
slnnne,s rhree Mounts

LONDON. Nov. 17.-Tod Sloane had three
mounts today at the last days racing of the
Leicester November meeting. IL the race for
the Daddy plate he rode Orestes, but was IN
placed; in the Clock Tower selling handicap
he rode Forth Bridge, finishing third and in
the November Nursery handicap his mount
was second