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The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

1t Is reported that at the Grand ISL
and. Neb.. sugar beet factory flock
of $4,000 sheep and a number of cat
tie are now being fed almost exclusive
ly upon the sliced beets. after the
juices and sugar are extracted. City
delivery wagons deliver to owners of
COWS or other live stock in the city all
the feed of this kind that can be con-
slmed for the nominal price of 25
cents a week. At first only one wagon
supplied the demand, but now there
are three engaged in the service. To
encourage the Industry the Grand
Island factory exacts no charge for
the food. Stock feeders and farmers
are at liberty to haul away the prod
uct In unlimited quantities. At the
stock yards near by $50 tons Of the
beet refuse are fed daily and. it is said,
stockmen find that with the addition
OF small quantities OF grain cattle and
sheep are quickly placed in fine con-
dition for the market.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
Mobs still Parasling Paris.

Paris, Jan. 21.-The minister of the
interior NJ. Barthou, mt a Cabinet
meeting to-day informed his colleagues
Of the measures taken to prevent street
demonstrations. He added that the pro-
posed demonstration on Sunday will be
prohibited.
The trial of Emile Zoia will begin be-
fore the AssiZe Court on February 1st.
Over 1000 students started n demon
stration on the Boulevard st. Michaels.
They tried to cross the river Seine, but
the police prevented them. About sixty
of the students We're arrested. There
have been no serious disorders to-day.
Numbers of bands of students las this
dispatch is sent are still parading the
Latin quarter.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

t-graduatoand professional study
and original research, and that the
American University Is worthy of the
confidence and benefnction of the peo-
pie In all om churches.
we. Therefore, recommend that the
claims OF this Substitution be commend
ed TO both chirchcs for special contri-
buttons during the closing year of the
present and opening year of the COM
ing century.
we also agreed to recommend to the
general conferences of the two church.
es provision for the reception OF min
listers from one church to the other
without loss Of order in ministerial
standing.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28


At the opening of the agricultural
building at Tuskegee. Ala. Secretary
OF Agriculture Wilson said: There
is growing demand for men educated
In the sciences relating to agriculture.
We want a soil physicist at the depart
ment in Washington simple want.
one would say. There are 1000 peo-
pie asking places in the department.
well-educated people, but not one has
studied soils. An inquiry comes from
q university for biologist; none of
the 1000 is proficient along that line; /;
a scientific dairyman is In demand:
very few are to be had, while the coun-
try has surplus of men and women
well-educated along lines that do not
apply to the farm and its various de-
partments. We must educate young
people to do something that somebody
wants done, where money is, waiting
to pay them. -
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
KILLED THEIR TEACHER.
An Illinois Man Fatally Beaten by Tw'
PUPILS.

st. Louis, Mo-. Jan. 23.-A special t.
the Post-Dispatch from Anna, ILL.,, says
that John MCGOWAN, n young teach
er from Williamson county. ILL.,. who
has been teaching the Cauble school, in
the northern portion of Alexander
county has died from injuries inflicted
by two pupils, Henry and Scott Jor-
dan. 10 and 20 years old respectively.
MCGOWAN made n rule for all pupils
to greet each other upon entering the
school each morning, and to show
some respect for one another. The
Jordan boys did not like the rule and
disobeyed it. This resulted in whip
ping being given them by the teacher
The boys later waylnId MCGOWAN
while on his way to church and gave
him a fatal beating. They were ar
rested. and are being held at Jones'
borough, pending the verdict of the
coroner's jury and the action of the
grand jury. For time there was
much feeling against the boys, who
have confessed, and lynching was
feared.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
TERRITORIES TO BE KEPT OUT
The Republicans VIII Not Allow Any Ne,
States to BE Made.

States to BE Made.
Chicago, Jan. ga special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
The fate of the territories now press
Ing forward for statehood already has
been practically settled, and unless the
unexpected happens there will be no
territorial Legislation, after giving
hearings in advocacy of admitting Ari-
zona, New Mexico and Oklahoma into
the sisterhood of states, fixed on next
Wednesday for the vote on these
measures. There is little doubt of the
result of that meeting. The member
ship of the committee is fifteen. OF
these the Republicans muster eight
while there are seven Democrats. The
Republicans will vote solidly against
admission of any of the territories.
which will prevent the measures COM
ing before the House.
The Senate committee is likewise
disposed. Chairman Knox of the
House committee on territories has
talked over the situation informally Mt
various times with members of the
committee at the other wing of the
capitol and the two bodies are work
ing along the same lines. With these
cases disposed of adversely the propo-
sition will be submitted again with re-
newed vigor at the next session of
Congress.
Arizona. New Mexico and Oklahoma
are the only regularly organized terri
tories now remaining, in view of the
pnrceling ont of Indian territory
among the five civilized tribes, and the
only remaining territorial legislation
In sight would be on the transition of
Alaska from a district into single or
two territories, and the admission into
statehood of Indian territory after the
five tribes are broken up and the entire
section reorganiZed.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

The second sealing conference closed
with an agreement of the American,
Canadian and British seal experts upon
certain matters OF fact. Among these
are the statements that the Pribilof
seal herd is not more than one-third or
one-fifth as large as formerly; that the
catch at sea contains a marked excess
of females; hut that deep-sea sealing
has fallen off in greater ratio than the
herd has; and that the herd is not in
danger of actual determination while
its haunts on land are protected, and
the protected zone around the islands
is maintained: This agreement of the
experts was followed by diplomatic
conference, at which the representa-
tives of Canada submitted PROPOSE
tions for an adjustment of all questions
at issue between the United States and
Canada, through an international com
mission. These propositions are to be
formally presented later for the con-
sideration of our government.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
Princeton oppose. prohlbl.Ion.

New York, Jan. 21.-with ringing
cheers that told their enthusiastic con
viction 300 alumni of Princeton Unit
versity, at their annual banquet last
night, cast defiance in the teeth OF
those who criticised the use Of liquors
In the famous Princeton inn.
Rev. Charles Woodruff Shields, who
resigned from the Presbyterian church
because of the condemnatioRs heaped
upon him. for signing the application
for the inns license, was the especia
object Of the graduates approval. A
every mention of his name they spranp
to their feet and cheered him, until
from his seat Mt the guests table, hC
bowed nervous acknowledgements.
And President Francis l.. Patton in
dorsed the graduates fully. In his
speech he emphatically condemned
prohibition. and was heartily cheeret
for his stand.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
UNION OF THE METHoDiSMs.
North and South Churches Agree to do
Much Work In Common.


Chattanooga. Tenn, Jan. 4.-The
following official report OF the action
of the ioint commission of federation
appointed by the general conference OF
the two Episcopal Methodisms which
met mt Baltimore recently was given to
the Associated Press to-day by the sec
retsry, Dr. Il. j. Cooke. editor of the
Methodist Advocate.
After an elaborate discussion, cover
ing several days conference. the joint
committee finally agreed upon the fol
lowing resolutions, the exact Language
of which and particulars explanatory
will be given hereafter, as provided
for by the joint commission:
First-'rhat the general. conferences
of the two churches be recommended
to order the preparation of common
catechisnh hymn book and order of pub
lie worship for both churches.
Second-While recognizing the value
and growth of the Epworth League
from the respective churches and re-
1oIcing in the spirit of fraternity mani
tested In their biennial international
conference. in the absence of any le-
gal provision for it. it is suggested to
the general conferences the propriety
of recognizing and regulating it by le-
gal provisions.
Third-That the general conferences
of their respective churches be, recom-
mended to adopt measures for the joint
administration of their publishing in
terests both in China and Japan.
Fourth-That while appreciating full
ly the Christian comfy prevailing
among our missions in foreign lands
and having given careful consideration
to the principle and desirability Of co
operative administration ms n means
for lessening the expenditure of funds
in the prosecution of the work. the
commission may. without attempting
to formulate any plan for such cooper
alton. commend the subject to the con-
sIderntion Of the general conference.
Fifth-It,was further agreed, for the
prevention OF hurtful competition, that
in places whefS either church IN estab-
lished and supplying the needs of the
people, >peX, work shall not he organ
lied, BIZ .tke other. church without the
consent of the bishop having jnrisdfc-
ton. g,
Sixth-The following with reference
to Christian education was adopted:
Resolved. Frst-Ths expression
should take such practical form ms VIII
increase the efficiency of our higher in
stitutions of learning.
Second-That the years l9O0and 1901
should be the period for the presenth-
tion of the subject of higher education
to all our people and of their gifts to
the cause.
"Third-That it is the imperative
duty of the Protestant church TO pro
vide in the city of Washington n uni
versity, Christian. catholic, tolerant
] and American, having for its sole aim
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
photograph of the Ecifpi.e.

publishes dispatch from Professor
Lockyer from NInjnpur, saying that
sixty spectrum photographs were se-
cured Z Some of, these have been al
ready developed and are found to ex-
ehibit changes in The aspect of the
chromospohere second by second at
eacff of the four contacts. The dispatch
Rays the weather was perfect and that
Lord Graham's cinematograph work
proved quite successful.
The eclipse of the sun was accom-
panied by rapid fall of temperature.
An earthly smell pervaded the air and
the scene resembled n landscape under
n wintry English sun. The duration
of totality was Two minutes, with a
marvellous corona of pale silver and
blue.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
vicrohY FOR WESTERN MEN.
Owners Will Not Have to Pay Transpor
tation of bullion

tation of Bullion.
Washington, d. c., Jan. 21.-The
Colorado representatives, Messrs. Shat
roth and Bell, won signal victory in
the House to-day, in spite of the in
tense opposition of Representative
Cannon, chairman of the committee on
appropriations, and of the rank and
absurd ruling of Payne of New York,
chairman of the committee of the
whole
The proposition to leave the law as it
is In relation to the transportation of
bullion from the assay offices to the
mint In the urgent deficiency bill was
before the House. Representative Bell
moved to concur in the Senate amend
ment, n motion that is always In order
but Cannon played a sharp trick with
a motion TO non-concur in the amend
ment, and Payne held the last In or
der. The debate was long and fierce,
but in the end Cannon's motion was
voted down and Bells motion adopted
Mr.. Cannon then undertook to fright
en- his Republican colleagues by yea
and nay vote, but this also was won by
the western men.
Mr.. Shafroth made the leading
speech in favor of his colleagues mo-
tiOn, In the course Of which he CON
tended that this was n most important
measure to his district, as the assay of
flee in Denver had received in the past
year $12, 900 of gold bullion, and
that the passage of this law meant the
closing of that office and the closing
of all the assay offices in the United
States, except where the actual coinage
of bullion existed. The committee on
appropriations had tried to abolish GER
tain assay offices In the United States
and the western men had made fight
upon that at one time, and that 1t was
not fair now, under the guise OF a rid
er in an appropriation bill, to accom-
plish the same purpose.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

A foreign writer recently said: Ger
many feels more and more the need
OF foreign markets. She has ceased
to be a pre-eminently agricultural
country. and is becoming every year
more and more an Industrial and COM
mercial country. In 1882, of every
1000 persons 425 were supported by
agriculture and only 355 by industry
and 100 by commerce. In 1895 the pro-
portions were already nearly reversed,
3S1 per 1000 derived their livelihood
from Industry. lis from commerce and
only 357 from agriculture. Foreign
markets, must therefore. be secured
abroad for the surplus production of
her industry, and, on the other hand.
food and raw materials must be OBJ
tained In increasing quantities from
abroad"
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial

The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial
institute for colored people has just
dedicated an agricultural building.
great deal better for the state of Ala
bama to spend one hundred dollars oa
each of these boys and girls than to
spend perhaps ten thousand dollars In
convicting them later on" Illiteracy is
expensive as well as deplorable. Edu-
cation is economical. for 1t reduces
crime; and there is no color line in this
fact.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
REV. T. DEWITT rALMAoE wEDs.
Married to Mrs. Eloree McCutcheon Collier
at Allegheny City.

AT Allegheny Cly.
Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. 23.-Rev. T. De-
witt Talmage. the noted divine of
Washington, d. c., and Mrs. Eloree
McCutcheon Collier of Allegheny City
were united in marriage yesterday at
the McCutcheon residence, No. At Ir-
win avenue. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. j. Robinson, ID. d.,
pastor of the First United Presbyter-
ian Church. The wedding, which came
as great surprise to the many friends
OF the couple, was, on account of n
recent death in the family, an extreme
ly quiet affair. The bride was arrayed
in her travelling gown and when the
short but impressive ceremony was
concluded the party sat down to a
wedding breakfast, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Talmage took the 2:37 train
for Cleveland.
Mrs. rAlmage is the daughter Of the
late James McCutcheon of the big iron
Arm, Lindsay g. McCutcheOn. She
was the widow of Charles w. Collier,
only son OF Judge f. II. Collier. She IL
forty years old, while her husband Gel
ebrated his sixty-sixth birthday several
months ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Talmage met during
the past two summers at East Hamp-
ton, Long Island resort, where the
romantic courtship which eliminated
five months ago in formal engage
men;, was carried on. The engage
ment was kept profound secret and
It was only within the past few days
that Mr.. Talmages most Intimate
friends were apprised of the coming
marriage
The present Mrs. Talmage is the rev.
erend gentlcman's third wife, his sec
ond having died several years ago.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

The King of the Belgians has just
founded new order of knighthood In
his dual capacity as sovereign OF Bel
gium and of the Congo. The decora-
tion in question will be known as the
"Order of the Crown" The jewel con-
sists Of five-branched cross in white
enamel, bearing in the center a gold
crown with two LIS interlaced on the
reverse. The ribbon of the order is
a ruddy browH The Order OF t1e
Crown" will reward artistic scientific
OF literary merit as well as special aid
in promoting the civilization of the
Congo.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

The federation of women's clubs at
Syracuse was ruled by Sorosis in the
selection of president. and the oppo-
sition bitterly says 1t did SO through a
Tammany system of politics. Thus
the federation is at war with itself. and
the result is an immensity OF grief and
Mysteries. to be followed by the hope
less fracture of the entire establish
ment. 1t is singular that women can
not dwell together in unity-any more
than men can,
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
Bank Robber Foiled.

Portland, Ore, Jan. PA bold at
tempt was made TO hold up the Citizens
Bank, on the East Side, about 3:3O
this afternoon. but owing to the cour-
age and thoughtfulness of Cashier A.
W. Lambert the robbcr was put to
flight without securing cent.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
Refu.e Coal M,ner., Demands.

Denver, Jan. 21.-The Northern coal
mine operators met in the offices of the
Northern Colorado Coal Company yes
terday and delivered their ultimatum
to the miners who are on strike at La
fayette. They refuse to make one sin
gle concession. The operators claim
that the miners violated their. agree
ment by striking.
When Lambert drew gun on the
hold-up he fed.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28
Persecuting Armenians.

Constantnople. Jan. 24.-There is
great uneasiness at Van, where the
police are making house to house
search for man nnmed De Royan, n
revolutionist from the Caucasus. Many
Armenians have been arrested, and
several thousand of them have been
expelled. The Armenian bishop has
resigned, owing to the fruitlessness of
his Intervention in behalf of his CO.
religionists.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

Loan companies" in most of our
cities. advance small sums of money
on the security of household furniture.
charging anywhere from six to twenty
per cent month interest
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

The prosperity of Chicago is some
what indicated by the fact that she
has to have vigilance committee to
protect her citizens from highway
robbery.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

Three of the eight .suyiyinx soldiers
Of the war of 1872 Aaw P9 TIP pefsion
rolls OF the goverh1aeht aFe over 100
years old. They ne E4ssa ,@qEe .Df
Grants Pass, ore.;9 He5 ;;AsarfSoM ;
Elijah Glenn of Newark. M I. sand
Eleazer Smith nt. DanbtiFy .sAsH. each
1o1 yearsz Old W.. -. :, n.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-28

Prince Henry, In saying that his
brother the kaiser is and shall be
the most serene, mighty and beloved
emperor. king and p.aster, forever and
forever" attempts blow at the origi-
nal trinity which is far from orthodox,
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
DELVING AMONG
 THE NAMES DEAD.
Divers Encounter a Horrible Sight Among the Ruins of
 the Shin.

NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-The Suns Havana cable says: To-day has been one of the most cloudy days of the sea- son. Besides, the many objects float ing inside the Maine added to the dark ness and greatly hampered the divers in their work.
 To prevent all this trouble it is an- nounced that tomorrow the divers will carry wire and place an electric search light inside the Maine. The wire will be connected with the Mangrove. and the tenders dynamo will be used to throw the light inside the wrecked battleship. The divers have received strict orders to refuse to reply to any question about the cause of the dis aster or the results of their inyestiga- ton.
 Inside the hull of the ship the divers found many bodies. About this they talked freely. saying it was one of the most horrible spectacles that human sight could endure. s1l efforts to re- cover these bodies were useless to-day. so much iron being around them. The divers will try tomorrow to bring them up.
 The sailor Koehler was dying at 10 o'clock tonight. At late hour if is confirmed that the Bache leaves to- with an important communi- cation for Admiral Sicard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
WILL ATTEMPT TO
 PREVENT AGITATION.
Leaders of the House Now Think It Good Policy to Remain Silent.

Leaders of the House Now Think It
 Good Policy to Remain Silent.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-It was stated to-day that it will be the policy of the House leaders to prevent as far as possible, any agitation of matters relating to Cuba or the Maine disaster in the future. Pending the result of the official investigation they believe 1t is wise and the part of good public policy. to maintain silence As Chair man Hit, of the Foreign Affairs Com mittee, is confined to his home by bad cold. 1t Is probable that no more meet ings of the committee will be held un- til he returns to his seat in the House It is understood that the report of the State Department to be made in an swer to the House resolution of in quiry regarding the situation in Cuba will not be made for a week or fen days. It is explained that the work of preparing the consular reports which will be transmitted will require consid- erable time. Besides these reports. it is said, must be scanned sby Assistant Secretary Day in person and the de- mands upon his time at present are very great and he has little leisure to give to this work.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
IS GOVERNMENT KEEPING BACK
 INFORMATION? ,?

and Mark present. Captain Samp- son presided, and Lieutenant Com mander Mark, recently executive of ficer of the Maine, acted as recorder.
 Captain Sigsbee, the commander of the Maine, was the first witness called. He was under examination until 1 o'clock this afternoon, at which hour an adjournment was taken. It is probable that no fur ther witness will be heard to-day, but the board will make a careful personal examination of the wreck, near which the Mangrove is an- ohored.
 Captain Sampson received cor respondent immediately after the morning session of the board. He said in the course of an interview:
 1T would be glad to give news, but owing to the delicate situation, the board has decided to make noth- ing whatever public. do not know what testimony may develop, and when, and it is only fair to the Spanish Government not to tell the public the testimony until all has been received and the findings have been considered.
 "You may say that this rule is absolute. Due care will be taken for the rigid enforcement of it. I have no idea as to how long the court will remain here. No one is authorized to fix the time, as the members themselves do not know. I shall give such routine news of the proceedings as is proper"
 Captain Sigsbee, on board the Mangrove, told the correspondent that he was quite pleased with the examination, and that he was able to answer all the questions asked, not only as to his own acts, but as to those of his subordinates on the Maine.
 Gunner Charles Morgan, of the cruiser New York, arrived on the Mangrove and is in immediate charge of the divers. The latter have been at work all day, but up to the time of sending this dispatch no discoveries have been made. It is believed that the salvage by the wrecking company will be consider able and valuable.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
AN ORDER FOR
 RAPID-FIRE GUNS.

NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-A Brideeport (Conn.) special to the Herald says: The American Ordnance Company re- ceived an order this afternoon from inc United States Government for fortv- seven six pounder rapid fire Hotchkiss guns, which are to be delivered as soon as possible. The company is making preparations to turn the guns out with all possible speed. An extra force will be put on them at once. It will take several months to turn them out. Al no time since the company started has it been so pressed with orders as now. due largely to the activity the Govern ment is making in preparations to strengthen coast defences.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

they have sincere friendship. Besides this, Chiles hands are full now with the settlement of questions with Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. and she has no time to listen to such propositions from Spanish representatives, even if made, which I most emphatically say on the best authority is not the case. The news of the blowing up of the Maine. while from the first not attrib- uted here to foul play on the part of Spain,& caused ssn ae ton and awak- ened widespread syn1pattl, for the great sister republic, the United States. Newspapers throughout the republic greatly deplore the catastrophe and deeply lament the loss of so many lives