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The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
STEEL WIRE TRUST.
A Big Combination Formed With About
Fifty Million Dollars of Capital.

New York, March 5.-rhe plan for a
combination of the steel wire. rod and
nail manufacturers. which has been
under consideration for the past six
months, was practically consummated
at meeting held in the Waldorf-As-
toria hotel in this city to-day. The
combination will represent about fifty
million dollars in capital. The name
selected for the combination is ."The
American Steel and Wire Company"
The largest steel wire and rod compan-
les in the country. to the number of
fifteen, will be in the combination. On
ly five concerns engaged in the manu-
facture Of steel wire, rod and nails
throughout the entire United States
are not In the combination. Although
Judge Il. H. Gary of Chicago. who is
the leading man in the consolidation
thus far, would not consent to mention
the names of the obdurate concerns
after the meeting. he said. however,
that they are located in Oregon, Illi-
nois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New
York.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
NEW BOOKS.

No more fascinating and instructive
book has appeared in recent years than
1.-THE Workers" by w. A. Wyckon, re-
Gently published by the Scribners
Price, $1.50. 1t is the story of young
college graduate who starts out without
n cent in his pocket to make his Twin:
as an unskilled laborer. He finds em-
ployment in gang of laborers en-
gagged in tearing down old buildings al
West Point. as hotel porter, among a
crew digging sewers. as farm hand
and In lumber camp. His expert
ences are thrilling and his story of his
CO. workers intensely interesting. he
tells the story and allows his reader to
draw his own deductions. The lesson
seems to be that man of good habits
who makes his employers interests his
own. and who has good health, can Sc
cure work without much difficulty and
can soon place himself in the way of
rapid promotion.
"rhe King of the Broncos," by
Charles F. Lummis, is the title of an
other book recently published by the
Scribners. 1t is made up of stories OF
adventure in New Mexico. While ex-
citing enough to suit any one, the tales
are free from the profanity and vul-
garity that many writer's feel obliged
to employ when dealing with these sub
jects. 1t is a great book for boys
Price, 81 ,25.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
SPAIN BUYS TWO CRUISERS.
She Seems to Have been Able to Gs
Money From Some Source.

Money From Some Source.
London, March 5.-Spain has pur-
chased two cruisers which the Arm
strongs have been building for Brazil
the Amazonius and sister ship, un-
named. of 1900 tons each, twenty
three knots and ten guns. Spain is al
SO negotiating for and will probably
secure two cruisers of similar type
which have been building in France
for Brazil
The Amazonius is ready for launch
ing, and her sister ship will soon be
ready.
The Spanish government is also en-
deayOring to secure guns and the large
supplies of ammunition In England and
on the continent for immediate use.
The government of Spain seems to
have funds, for it is understood to be
money In cash, giving good security
for the balance, these being the only
terms upon which the Armstrong;
would deal
Some weeks ago Spain attempted to
purchase ships and supplies in Eng
land on credit. from prominent firms
having close relations with the govern
ment, but after inquiries. the firms re-
fused to give credit. Since then Spain
has raised funds from unknown
sources.
Diplomats In London express the be-
lief that French financiers are helping
the Spanish government.
1t is known that Spain is trying to
purchase three other ships which are
being built by the Armstrong;, but she
has not vet succeeded in making n
bargain. consequently there is still
Ctnt yfoh 20
forestnll her
The United States could forestall
Spain in the purchase of other ships
building in English dockyards.
While Chile denies that any of the
ships ordered for that country are for
sale, 1t is believed by naval construct
ors that Chile's best cruiser. the O'Hig-
gins. which is just finished, could be
purchased.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
BACK TO HAVANA.
Board of Inquiry Has Finished lts worh
at Key West.


Washington, March BIT was de-
veloped this afternoon, through tele-
graphic correspondence between Secre-
tary Long and Admiral Sicard. that
the court of inquiry Is unable to fix
even an approximate date for the con-
clusion of Its investigation into the dis
aster' to the Maine.
Sharing the general anxiety for some
information on this point, Secretary
Long to-day, at the instance OF the
Cabinet, sent a telegram to Admiral
Sicard asking him when 1t WAS prob
able that the report of the court would
be made, and late tonight the follow
ing was received:
key West, Fla, March 4.-Secre-
tary of the Navy: Have talked with
the president Of the court of inquiry
and agree with him that it is not yet
possible to fix a date for the finding,
as so much depends upon the progress
of the divers and wreckers and the re-
suits they obtain. Every effort is be
ing made to advance the inquiry. The
court returns to Havana by the Man
grove this evening, having about fin
ished the investigation at Key West
(SigneO "SICARD."
Admiral Sicard's message is regard
ed officially as disposing Of the reports
that the court has as yet obtained posi-
tive or conclusive Information bearing
upon the object of their investigation.
1t is taken to mean that upon the tes-
timony or discoveries of the divers will
depend the finding, the examination of
the officers and crew Of the ship hav-
ing been insufficient to enable the
court to even form an idea as to what
lines may be opened up from the in
vestigation of the wreck itself.
While the telegram was naturally
somewhat of disappointment in
leaving the termination of the inquiry
as much in doubt ms ever. it was wei
coined as practically setting at rest
the reports as to the results of the in
vestigation up to date.
1t is stated that the board in NIL
probability will not return to Key
West. the department having intimn-
ted that it was its desire that the eX
animation of officers and men should
be concluded mt this sitting. as they
are needed for reassignment to ships
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
PITTseURG WRITER HoNoREp.
Medal from London Society for Lee
turen on NIctorIa.s Era.


lures on victorIa's Era.
Miss Sarah H. Killikelly, well known
in literary and educational circles of
Pittsburg, Pa, has just received sill
yer medal from the Incorporated Soci-
ETY. OF Science, Letters and Arts, Lon
don, fer her contributions to the litera-
ture CT the Queens jubilee period. The
society is one of the great organiza-
tions for which foreign cities are more
especially noted than our own, and Is
composed of men and women who have
distinguished themselves in one or
more OF the three divisions of intel
lectual activity, and its list of mem
bers includes many celebrated names.
The headquarters of the society are in
Kensingtou, London. and when she was
in England two years ago a reception
was given to Miss Killikelly, attended
by large number of members She
has been member of the organization
for some time. year ago Miss KILL
kelly gave a course of six lectures on
the victorian Era" before the Pitts
burg Twentieth Century club, and af-
terward repeated them in many schools
and clubs in Pittsburg and vicinity. In
accordance with a requirement of the
society they were sent to London and
there examined by committee, whose
opinion was expressed in most fatter-
Ing terms. Another honor in the form
of an honorary university degree also
awaits Miss Killikelly's pleasure should
she desire to accept it. The medal is
a valuable memento of the queens ju-
bilee, only presented to men and wo-
men who had written articles on sub
jects connected with the sixty years
reign of Victoria. articles which be-
sides historical significance and laud-
atory spirit possessed the higher value
of literary merit.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
MP. CLEVELAND HEARD FROM.
He Gives Some Advice t. the Gold Demo.
crats of Pennsylvania.

He Gives Some Advice t. the Gold Demo.
Gratis of Pennsyivania.
Philadelphia. March 5.-Representa-
tives of the state organizations Of the
Jeffersonian or Gold Democratic party.
met here to-day and resolved to put in
the field n ticket of their own for state
officers. from the governorship down,
and for members of Congress in every
district.
A letter from ex-President Cleveland
was read, in which he says:
81 hope most sincerely that there may
be sound money movement in Penn
sylvania that Will be strong and use
ful. cannot account for the arrogant
confidence of the free silver forces ex-
cept upon the theory That they are led
to believe that there is very little ag-
gressive effort to be made by their op-
ponents.
ut Is strange that the apparent
apathy in many of our sound money
states should give plausibility to such
n belief. If anyone believing with us
supposes that free silver can be pre-
vented from controlling the two houses
of the next Congress without effective
organization and hard work, the quick
er he abandons that idea. the more use
full he will be as sound money man.
am so earnest IN my desire 10 see
our country blessed with safe money
and n suitable financial system that l
am of the opinion we ought TO give
patriotic and consistent support to any
plan which insures this result and
which has the element that promises
its successful advocacy. Yours very
truly, GROVER CLEVELAND"
An executive committee of fifteen
was appointed to carry out the purpose
Of the meeting.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
EDITOR KoHLsAAT.s WARNING
He Foresees Republican Defeat Unless Nc
Klnley Rises to the Emergency.

He Foresees Republican Defeat Unless Nc
Kinley Rises to the Emergency.
Chicago Ill, March 5.-The Times
Herald, known as an administration
newspaper, in an editorial In this
mornings issue. says in part:
"Do what we may, we cannot avoid
the possibility Of war over Cuba. And.
in view of the last resort the American
people, while wishing and praying for
peace, must make every preparation
for war.
Let President Mckinley hesitate to
rise to the just expectations of the
American people in regard to Cuba.
who will dare doubt that Cuban liber-
ty will be the crown of thorns' the free
silver Democrats and free silver Re
publlcans will adopt for use at the
polls next fall?
"And who can doubt that, held aloft
by such orators as William Jennings
Bryan, 1t will sweep this country like
a cyclone?
in such n campaign, organized un-
der such a leadership, the war spirit
will be infiamed to such degree that
all other issues would be ignored, and
Congress. in both branches would fall
into the hands of the free silver Dem
ocracy.
1.-The vultures circling above the
wreck Of the Maine and in the harbor
of Havana have more patriotism than
the political vultures who are poised
to take advantage of further delay in
regard to Cuba"
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
ARRESTS AT HAVANA.
Newspaper Men to ue sent ou. Of tn. CT,

Newspaper Men to Br Sent Out of the CITY,
Havana. March 6-In addition to
Henri Lane. the American correspond
ent Vicente Suarez. editor of La Re
publica. and eleven others have been
arrested. making thirteen In ALL All
are in cells mt CabanaS fortress. The
names of the others are Jose Estrada.
ErnestO Guayanson. who was formerly
deported. Jose Ruso, the latter's fifteen
year-old son. Manual Pardo Lopez. An
ibal Enriques, Colombia Francisco
Diaz. who was once deported. Manuel
Arencibia. Pedro Montello. Manuel
Vasquez. and n Spaniard whose name
is not given. Henri Lane will be sent
North on Wednesday. 1t is officially
stated from American sources that two
or more American correspondents will
he required TO return to the United
States at the same time.
The prisoners are charged with con-
spiracy. In all. eighteen are implicat-
ed. Eleven. it is said, will be sent out
of the country. and seven to the Isle
of Pines.
The court of inquiry was not in regu-
lar session, but conference was held
in the morning with Ensign Powelson
and two divers. who went over their
former testimony with plans of the
wreck and charts of the Maine before
the explosion. The government has fin
shed with the services OF the wreck
ing tug Right Arm. which will leave
for the north tomorrow. Haggerty
and Everett, the principal divers, will
remain here. The divers worked little
to-day. the government men not at all,
as they We're sorely in need of rest.
A body found to-day has been identi-
fed as that of Wagner. sergeant of ma
rines. With five others. 1t was sent to
Key West to-day on the Bache. She
will return here soon to relieve the
Fern, the latter acting as a dispatch
boat.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
Increase In Customs

Washington, March 3.-Secretary
Gage was the subject of congratula-
ton at the Cabinet meeting this morn
ing because of the encouraging appear
ance of the treasury statement for
February, which shows surplus OF
$1,973, ,102. For the first time in six
years the receipts of the government
have exceeded its expenses for that
month, and prospects are that the
same showing may be made for March.
The increase in receipts is Interpreted
as evidence of the general revival OF
prosperity, exceeding any that mas
been enjoyed since 1892, as well as
sign that the customs revenues are ap-
preaching a normal condition.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
COSTA R,cAPRePAaEs FOR WAR
Troops Are Already Sent to the Frontier
Many Men Enlist.

Colin, Colombia, March 2.-The ar
rivals from Limon. Costa Rica, to-day
report that preparations for war with
Nicaragus are rapidly advancing. Men
are enlisting and troops have already
been ordered to the frontier. The mis-
sion of the Guatemala peace ENJOYS to
the two governments have thus far
been unsuccessful.
Buenos Ayres, March 2.-Acting in
pursuance Of the general demand for
an increase in the nrmaments Of the
Argentine Republic, the government
will send a special military commits
sion to Europe to purchase armaments.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
The present system of road building

The present system of road building
In most states is not only expensive.
but absolutely inefficient. Road build
ing Is a science, which cannot be suo-
cessfully applied by men who have not
made 1t a study. THE trained road
builder" says the New Jersey commis-
sioner, sis just as necessary as tho
trained doctor, manufacturer or educa-
tor" When this fact is recognized and
4 system of scientific roadmaking be-
comes established by proper legisla-
ton. the advantages that are sure 10
follow will make the rural population
wonder how they could have been so
Shortsighted as to have put OFF a use
full reform so long.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
MAY BUY wARsHlPs ABROAD.
The Navy Department said to Have Been
Ordered to Open Negotiations.

New York, March IA special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Fully realizing the Importance of
preparations for any emergency. the
President has directed the Navy De-
partment 10 open negotiations looking
to the purchase of warships. This fact
Is now for the first time made public,
1t probably would not have transpired
mt this juncturc. but for the excite
mcnt caused by the statement pub
lished that Spain had purchased or
was negotiating for warships being
built by the ElswiclS Company of Eng
land for Brazil. and for other ships
under construction. With Il view of OBJ
taining The facts, your correspondent
called upon II high official of the nd-
ministration and obtained an official
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

member OF the New York bar in
Fists that not more than one-half of
the witnesses before judicial tribunals
tell the truth under oath, and that the
other half are conscious and deliberate
rerjurers. Other lawyers who haze
spoken on the subject agree with his
general statement. although they DO
not place the number SO high, and all
Of them say that this lack of veracity
ls a comparatively recent weakness.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Hard work enables a woman weaver
In New Bedford to earn six dollars q
week, but her employers reduce that
to three dollars by fines. A little fur
ther reduction might not only wipe out
the balance but oblige the woman to
pay the employers considerable week
ly sum. Let us consider therefore how
generous the employers are and how
conservatively they use their power for
tyranny.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
Colorado Gold Fields.

Colorado is the banner gold-producing
state in the Union. Production In 1897
over $2O.OOO,OOO. This year promises
to exceed $3O,OOO,OOO. New strikes are
being made every day. Nothing like
it since the days of 40. Would you
know all about these things? Then
send twenty-five cents for a six
months trial subscription to the
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mining paper in the world. Address
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Colorado.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
stands third in the list Of freight
equipment according to the report Of
the Official Railway Equipment Reg
lister, in the possession OF eight wheel
freight cars for all purposes. The
total number of cars is 34,674. OF this
number almost $4,000 are box cars and
$4,000 coal cars, the others being re-
frigerator, live stock, passenger and
caboose cars. Even with this equip
ment there are manv days that
shortage of cars is severely felt.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Anthony Hope disapproves Of
American women, Nansen of American
railways and hotels. There will soon
be nothing left for us to brag about
unless 1t be the piles of gold we pay
foreign celebrities who read and lee
ture for US,
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
Managing Her,

Pretty Wife Doutingly)-That Mrs.
De PLANE has dozen dresses hand
somer than the only good one I've got
Smart Hushand-A homely woman like
that needs rich attire to attract atten-
ton from her face. You don't. (Pret-
ty wife subsidies New York Weekly.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Mr.. Donnelly says he is proud that
lady of twenty-one should see enough
In him at sixty-six to be willing to
marry him. Very well; let us see
whether she will cipher him some time
after the ceremony.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

A Frenchman sleeps In italics, snores
In small capitals. talks in thunder, ges-
hculates in cyclone and acts in tor
aado. He feels it all. and means less
Than one-tenth of 1t. Not that the
nine-tenths are hypocrisy. but that
they are dramatic froth, discounted in
anal solution at the bank OF efferves-
eence.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
Have Found the Other rurret.

New York. March 6.-The Herald's
Havana special says:
The divers have found the Names
starboard turret. 1t was blown clear
off the ship. 1t now lies upturned on
its side and sunk deep in the mud.
Its present position is regarded as one
more proof of the tremendous force of
the explosion cxerted in the direction
from port to starboard
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Surgeon General Weyman has statis-
tics to prove that typhoid fever causes
country every year. Yet the people.
while calmly ignoring the dreadful
ravages of this banning disease. are
frightened into cold perspiration at
lhe mere mention of cholera or yellow
fever.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Z. 1t will be interesting to follow the
career of Mr.. de LONE. VIII he be
honored and advanced by the Spanish
government? In the present situation
every recognition or promotion he
might receive would add to the indig-
nifty to the United States.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Why is 1t that men who do not know
. four-card flush from an ace full on
kings will look at their nearest neigh
bors in a knowing way and laugh
heartily when an actor springs poker
gag?
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Corn is fully Ave cents under Its real
value, and Ave cents per bushel would
mean Just $100. 1000 900 in the pockets
of the corn raisers and owners
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Certain persons of North Carolina
carry goat whiskers in their pockets as
preventive of smallpox. It Is clear
matter of superstition. and the persons
Of that Ignorance are too happy to be
pitied.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

NJ. Zo,a is justified in feeling elatcI.
Not only did one wi ness actually tosti-
fy. but the accused got home alive.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Widow Dutton wants $4,000 from
Shoemaker Hanna for breach of con-
tract, but Hanna swears on his sole he
won't pay 1t.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11
2gN Centuries In IHDi.

John II. George, of Philadelphia, is
the oldest bicycle mileage champion of
1897. He rode 32.47e miles, including
226 centuries.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

The sum of 2.6lO. 900 francs has been made
over to the Paris Society for the Protection
of Animals by the last Will of n woman
named Ghosscgros. She has provided es-
pccially for the welfare of dogs and horses.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

In declining an invitation of the
Prince of Wales, newly elected mem
Der of Parliament once telegrapheh,
Lie follows by mail" Oftener the l!s
goes by pocket in the shape of hast-
lily written recommendation or letter
of Introduction, which. of all writings,
are perhaps the least trustworthy. An
honorable exception is the practice sf
the late Prof. Huxley. Asked by st.
George Mivart for a recommendation
to chair of anatomy he acceded read
tly but took both pains and time in
writing it For the delay thus occs-
stoned he apologized to his friend, say
Ing, Il am always very careful what
words l use in writing a testimonial u
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Are you Interested in this don't
worry movemcntT' Yes: wish 1
could get all my creditors into it."
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c-
II c. c. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

"Your new typewriter seems n brisk
sort of person." Brisk? She opens all
my private letters my mistake"
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

as your wife interested in all this
war talkT "Interested? She went
down cellar to-day and threw out elev-
en- jars of Spanish pickles."
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Star Tobacco is the leading brand of
the world. because it is the best.
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

'sWhcn are you going to begin building the
new church," .Whcn the building commit
tee get through puarreling."
The Springfield herald., 1898-03-11

Several events of the past month
suggest that the "chevalier without
fear" has a growing number of rivals
In the new womanhood. In a certain
western city a girl OF twelve held
footpad by his coat until her cries
brought the police: pretty young lady
effectively used her hat-pin in defenae
of q street car conductor who was be-
Ing robbed of his fares, and group OF
fifteen women of varying ages and con-
ditions voluntarily went before a court
to testify to the cruel treatment Of his
children by local preacher Teach
the boys to be gentle and the girls to
be brave" is the motto of successful
teacher. The foregoing instances sug-
gest that the girls are learning their
lesson. Some boys are still not gentle.
With the destruction of negro slav-
cry In the southern states of the union
passed away all the motives OF con-
iicting interests and hostile sentiment
that made up the sectional issues be-
tween the people OF the northern state
on one side and OF the southern states
on the other. Not only have the
causes which created the old section
alism ceased to exist, but new interests
have come into active operation, and
they are drawing together into closer
bonds of mutual benefit people who
have heretofore been ranged In hostile
and opposing camps.