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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-05-05
THE HOANG-HO VALLEY.
Germany Picks Out Her "Sphere Of
influence"

Influence"
BERLIN, May 2.-It is the belief in
political circles here that England hav-
ing relinquished the open door in China
and given her adhesion to the sphere Of
influence policy there, Germany must
follow suit.
The Tageblatt says: "The first con-
sequence of the Anglo Russian agree
ment must be that Germany, too, must
declare the Hoang-Ho valley to be her
sphere. 1t would be far reaching error
were Germany to confine herself to the
province of Shang Tung."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-05-05

same policy, but he is repairing bridges
and strengthening the line Of his force,
which is stretched out with a 4-mile
front and within a quarter Of mile of
tha oDamv
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-05-05
GEN. OTIS NOT 7 IDLE
AMERICAN COMMANDER BUSY PEND
ING NEGOTIATIONS.

Preparing to Assume the Aggressive
Should Proposals BE Rejected-Aguin.
aldo II Surprised-Had Expected Cal
umpit Would De the Graveyard of the
American Army-Suggestion That Ma
tives Arc Playing For Time Given Little
MANILA, May 1.-While it is the gen.
eral expectation among Americans that
the Filipino emissaries will return with
revised proposals from General Antonio
Luna, Major General Otis is not letting
this prospect interfere with his prepar.
atoms for pushing the war. He has or
dered Major General Lawton to return
to Angat, few miles northwest of Nor
zagaray, and not to advance aggressively
while the negotiations are pending.
Macarthur is apparently acting on the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-05-05
Back with Now Proposals.

New YoRK, May "A dispatch to
The Herald from Manila says: The in
surgents' commissioners who left Ma
Mia on Saturday, have returned from
the insurgent army's headquarters with
new propositions for ) cessation Of hos
Utilities. rs . zz.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16

do not want equity courts. They want one court in each county that can hear at once the law side and the equity side of every case, and they want that court to pay very little attention to pleadings and other de- vices of the lawyers. and very great deal of attention to the distribution of justice in the given case.
 Whether or no this would involve a new code of procedure. based on the simple prae- tice of the advanced states, we are not pre- pared to say. Perhaps 1t would. In that case the convention would authorize the legislature to have code prepared, for one and If 1t could be. the convention would not attempt to deal with such mass of details. The convention could, however, lay down the lines upon which such code should be prepared.
 But code or no code, the people are tired of the shuttlecocking between the law courts and the equity courts, and there Is no way to stop the useless waste and wear except by abolishing the equity courts, and giving the judges retained full law and equity powers-full power to do justice re- gardless of common law pleadings or of any other musty practice that the people have become thoroughly tired of. What convention made up largely of lawyers will do, no one can say; but anyone can say what the people want in this important matter. There Is no division of opinion among the people. To a man they want simpler, juster quicker court practices and methods.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
A RUBBER PLANTATION.

Consul General Beaupre has sent from Guatemala to the state department trans- iation of an article on rubber prepared by Jose Horta. The article states that rubber was first brought into Europe from Latin America much later from Asia, and lastly from Africa. The milky substance is pro- duced by many and distinctly different trees: In Brazil, Peru and Guiana, the rub Der called Para; the trees of the following families, Slphonia or Hevea (Siphonia elas- tic Pras, Siphonia Brasiliensis Wild): in the East Indies, the Ficus Elastica; in Su- matra, the Urceola, and in Africa and Madagascar, the Artocarpus and Vahea gummifera. In Guatemala, the Castilloa eiastica Cero Gall Artocarpus) Is found in the wild state, and the rubber which this tree produces is the best and most valuable for the industry.
 The article states that an investment Of $n,7OO would purchase a plantation contain Ing l0O,0JO rubber trees and would cover tho expense of growing the trees for ten years At the end of that time each tree will yield one pound of good rubber each year. or 1000 centals from the plantation. This Is valued at SHE, ,23S, and, deducting all ex- pense Of extraction, manufacture, trans- portation, ocean freight, insurance com- mission, etc., the net profits each year would amount to $S3,3 One crop, after ten years, will produce double the amount expended during that time.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
Caliiornia's Anti-Cartoon Law.

The California law, like the attempted New York bill. sprang from the wounds of republican legislators. The California law Is the direct outgrowth of the disgraceful senatorial contest now pending. It will be remembered that the speaker of the assem- bly. a republican, was convicted of bribe- taking, and forced to resign the speaker ship. Governor Gage, also a republican, has been freely presented by the artists at the Golden Gate, and he, too. wanted re- lief from artistic stings. So the gang con- cluded law that provides that no portrait other than that of a public officer shall be published without first obtaining the writ ten consent of the person most interested. full to caricature any person; and viola tion of either section involves fine rang ing from $1O0 to $500, or Imprisonment from one month to six months, or both. All per- sons concerned in the publication may be punished. whether they be owners, mana gers, editors, publishers or artists.
 In other words. the republicans of tho most shameless legislature in America say they will do as they please, and the people shall not criticize them, except in the man. ner prescribed by themselves. This is a plan that may do in California, but 1t will not answer elsewhere. It begins at the wrong end. The more criticism the less rottenness. Instead of attempting to de- crease criticism, the California legislature should attempt to reduce their high per- centage of rottenness.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
WHEELEK GOSSIP.

"Savayard' in the Louisville Courier-Jour-
 nal.
 Old Joe Wheeler got just a little more glory out of the war than any other land lubber, not excepting Teddy Roosevelt. I guess 1t is true that If you were to put the cold steel of the constitution to Uncle Joe he would have to go, but if you were to put the cold steel of the constitution to everything, just about three-fourths of this government would have to go. I am sure the agricultural department would and that would raise hell' among the farmers. Burns would have called Uncle Joe's case random sting" to be little-minded. Bailey ought to have looked on it that way. All of us who love old Joe-and who does not, from ocean to ocean?-would have greatly preferred that he should have re- signed his seat. That was a tremendous sentence the Yankee philosopher wrote; "Never a magnnimity fell to the ground" The old fellow preferred to retain it. he is in love with it, and Old Joe actually thinks he is greater statesman and ora tor than he is a soldier. I wish MT. Bailey had let him alone. Any man who can tol- crate the Agricultural department ought to tolerate Old Joe
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
Court Reform in the Convention.

The double-headed judicial system, bor- rowed from the country of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce, exists in only four of the forty five American states. Alabama and Tennes- see are two of the four. In these states suitor who brings an action in a law court is told in the course of time, If his money holds out, that he should have begun pro- ceedings in an equity court; and if he starts over again he is apt to be told that his pleadings are defective anyway.
 The fact is. pleadings outrank in this state the facts and justice combined. The Blind Goddess is no longer in it. The new goddess is a compound of form and red tape. Her attributes are delay. expense and endless tcchnicallties. The name of the suItor Is generally Dennis.
 The people outside of the legal profession want the distinctions between law cases and equity cases forever abolished. They
The age-herald., 1899-03-16

He inherited this good digestion from his forefathers In his family all were great eaters. He once said humorously that if there were many such eating capacities as his in the country the state could not ex- ist. Out of love of home,' as he expressed it, he would eat gigantic portions of Pom eranian goose breast, Varsin ham and wild boar. Hard boiled eggs were his favorite dish. In his old age he complained greatly that he could only get three at a time, while formerly he. thought nothing of eleven. It is a fact that he once ate fifteen plover's eggs. He was especially fond of mutton, venison and hare, but he cared only for boiled beef not roast. Interesting were Bismarek's remarks about eating horse flesh. He once said:
 Tt is almost peculiar that one does not eat horse flesh unless one is obliged to. The reason evidently is that the horse is more closely connected with us than other animals. In sense he also stands nearest to us. With the dog it is the same thing. It Is said to taste very good, and yet we don't eat it. The more a thing resembles us, the less We eat it. It must be very disgusting to eat monkeys, for the hands have a very human appearance Again, we do not like to eat carniverous animals, beasts of prey, wolves-well, yes, bears but they live less on flesh than on plants"
 For dessert, the chancellor particularly liked cherries and common blue plums. Of course, this great eater was also great drinker. Brandy, Nordhauser. claret, champagne-he drank everything with the same thirst. He nevertheless only learned to like beer in the latter years of his life. He liked to drink one or two cups of tea an evening with brandy in it. On such occasions, when a few pleasant friends had gathered around his tea table, he was ale ways animated and chatted delightfully."-. recounting anecdotes and scenes out of his life, and told tales about diplomatic friends. He took from time to time a drop of brandy, and then the conversation flowed more easily and his remarks became more and more biting.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
WHEELER's SURRENDER.

From the Richmond Leader.
 A Washington paper says: General Joe Wheeler saw the president yesterday con- cerning his future status. Subsequently he said that while the question of his remain Ing in the army had not been definitely de- cided, it was probable that he would not re- main in the service He thought the pres ident would be unable to find place for him, and he was not pushing the matter"
 Now, isn't he sly? An, General, you won't get your orders hereafter from the presi- dent. Somebody else is your commanding officer and she has found place for you. The next time you march it will be to Lohengrin strains from the big pipe or gan, and thereafter you will be reduced to ranks.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
MY LITTLE BOY.
Cecil Joyce in Boston Transcript. n ItftJa h1x, x,,x, HttJ1 1.o~.

Cecil Joyce in Boston Transcript. n little boy, my little boy,
 Why do you stay so long? The night is here with shadows drear, Iris time for mothers song. The cheering crowds have gone away, The streets are still and dead, Why do you stay so long at play,
 Iris more than time for bed? A great. great day this day has been, "Tis writ in blood and flame, And in the papers that they brought
 I read your precious name. Your name, my boy-O little boy
 What do you know of war? Could God have meant the brow I've kisset Should wear a battle scar? little boy-my little boy,
 They tell me you have grown: But, dear, twas only yesterday
 You could not stand alone, How could these tender, clinging hands A heavy rife bear? You were too tired to march, know, And so they left you there. o little boy-my little boy,
 You've rested all the day; Wake up-the game Is played and won, 'Tis time you came away. The country has million arms
 To claim the nations due, A million hearts to bleed and break, But have only you. Wake up-wake up!-the hour Is late, You should not tarry there; The night is dark on San Juan hill, Too dark for hope or prayer. Wake up!-my arms are opened wide To welcome you with joy, And still you sleep-and sleep-and sleep, o little. little boyI
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
Experiments with Cotton.

The experiments conducted by Agricul- turist Duggar at Auburn have been tabu- lated and published. Fourteen varieties of cotton were tested in 1898, all being fertil- ized at the rate of 300 pounds per acre, in- volving cost of sS.S4. Russell Big Boll' took the first freeze, yielding 3S2 pounds of lint per acre, and "Deering'' coming next with 341 pounds. 'Peterkin'' and Smith Improved" each yielded 3S9 pounds. The range was from 3S2 to 216 pounds, the latter being the product of the King variety. The number of plants per acre ranged from 0,2S0-a full stand-to 7,O25. Jackson Limbless'' was also planted, and 1t proved to bo very similar to the "Welborn Pet' variety-a good but not remarkably produc- tive plant.
 The experiments in subsoiling were not productive of marked differences. The diff ference in favor of subsoiling was only 22 pounds of seed cotton per acre.
 The use of fertilizers was extensively tested; but the old conclusion was reached, namely, the crop needs the nitrogen of cot ton seed meal. the phosphoric acid in acid phosphate, and the potash in kaint. The use of fertilizers resulted in each experi- ment in a profit. The largest profit came from mixture of cotton seed meal and kainit; this was closely followed in point of profit by a mixture of cotton seed meal, kainit and acid phosphate The yield was larger when all of the fertilizer was applied in the center-furrow. As a means of de- creasing rust fifty pounds of nitrate of pot ash per acre was found to be effective.>
 The experiments at Auburn deserve the careful attention of all growers in the state. They were made on gray sandy soil, and experiments were farther conducted at forty-one localities in the state. The latter experiments are fully reported. These rep resent every kind of soil in the state In order to obtain the full facts connected with these experiments, it is necessary to procure Bulletin Nos. 1O1 and 1O2, both of which can be obtained on application from the Agricultural Experiment Station, Au- burn, Ala-''
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
PERSISTENT RUMORS
 ABOUT GEN. WHEELER

Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
 Washington. March 12.-The runor that Gen. Joseph Wheeler and Mrs. George W. Childs, the widow Of the late publisher Of the Philadelphia Ledger. were engaged to be married was published in Philadelphia yesterday afternoon and throughout the country this morning. Both Gen. Wheeler and Mrs. Childs were seen last night and denied the story. Gen. Wheeler said he was sure Mrs Childs was too devoted to the memory of her late husband to care to marry any one. Mrs. Childs expressed her annoyance at the publication.
 Today the report spread through social and official circles in Washington, where both Gen. Wheeler and Mrs. Childs are well known, and many people called to learn the truth of the rumored engage ment. Mrs. Chfds denied herself to every one and remained at home all day, but Gen. Wheeler received a number of callers in the lobby of the Arlington and treated the matter as a mere rumor without foun- dation
 Gen. Wheeler and Mrs. Childs have been on very friendly terms this winter. Mrs. Childs has been quite intimate with Gen. Wheeler's daughters, who are much at- tached to her, and it is supposed this gave rise to the report that Gen. Wheeler and Mrs Childs were engaged.
 Mrs. Chds has experienced five years of widowhood, and during that time she has affectionatey guarded the valuable liter ary, historical, artistic and bric-a-brac col- lections of her husband, whose fame was worldwide as book publisher, as publish ar of ba ilad
 philanthropist and as an entertainer of notable personages. He built Wootton, a magnificent country place near Bryn Mawr, Pa After her husband & death Mrs. Childs had built for her use handsome residence in Washington, where some of the statesmen of the country have enjoyed her hospitality.
 Mrs. Childs parents were Robert Evans Peterson and Hannah May Bouvier Peter son. MT. Peterson became famous as a, member of the publishing firm of Childs 6 Peterson. Mrs. Peterson was a daughter of the distinguished Judge Bouvier, and she was the author of a notable work en- titled Familiar Astronomy"
 Soon after MT. Childs became a member of the firm of Childs & Peterson he made the acquaintance of Miss Peterson, a charming girl, with whom he gradually fell in love, so that when she grew to woman- hood he asked her to be his bride. She &C., cepted and was ever his loving helpmate and companion at many of his receptions and social functions. Mrs. Childs was care fully educated, and is a lady of culture and ability and dignified demeanor.
 That she possesses artistic genius was proved some time ago, when Wootton was remodeied on plans prepared by her. She also drew the plans for the model barn. which was for several years the home of half dozen cows of rare breeds, including me Jersey heifer, presented to Mrs. Chllds by Robert Garrett president of the baitimore and Ohio railroad. After MT. Chllds' death Wootton passed into the pos- session Of George W. Childs Drexel, who made some Improvements and alterations.
 Mrs. Childs has a fortune estimated at between S6OO,OO0 and s75O,O0O left by her hus- band.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
Prosperity in the South.

Because cotton growing has been over done, 1t does not follow that there are not large slices of prosperity in the south. Cotton mills are making money as they have not made it since the early nineties. This Is helping both of the Caroinas and Virginia. Tobacco brings high prices, and this fact puts money in the purses of farmers in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. Cattle and hogs turn to money at advancing prices, thus enriching Texas, and helping every south- ern state. The lumber interest, and to some extent the naval stores industry, is in highly prosperous condition, thus giv- ing Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala bama, Georgia and Florida a valuable lift from the rut of depression; and lastly iron the mineral district of Alabama, and en- couraging portions of Tennessee and the two Yirginias to hope for a return of the prosperity that existed before the panic of 1893.
 It will thus be seen that prosperity Is not by any means sectional. It cannot come in fact in one of the great sections of the country without coming in all, all being commercially intertwined and blended If a house be built in New York or New Eng land, it means greater demand for south ern lumber or southern iron; If more cot tons are exported to China, 1t means more activity in southern cotton mills, and so on to the end of the list. Cotton may rule low, on account of over-production. but that does not mean that great sections of the south will be wanting in prosperity. The south is no longer a strictly agricul- tural section; 1t began to leave that feature behind when the civil war was ended and twenty-five years from now the weight of the manufactures of iron, steel and cotton will be transferred to this section, thus changing its characteristics and vastly in- creasing its accumulated wealth.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
THE PUSHING IRON INDUSTRY.
old Furnaces in Process of Rehabilitation
 to Supply the Demand.

New York, March 1.-The Iron Age says: The coke and anthracite furnaces running on March l were rated at 223, 1885 tons per week, falling off of s,S07 tons per week last month. Furnace stocks at the time declined 47,O00 tons. The February product throughout the country was far below ex- pectations. The events of the past two months have pretty thoroughly proved that new capaciy cannot be made available over night. Preparations are going on in diff ferent parts of the country on an extensive scale to increase production, but consum- CTS of iron must reckon with the fact that 1t takes months to get ready. American managers deservedly possess a reputation for their ability to rush, but in spite of that fact our furnace capacity does not possess the elasticity for which 1t is given credit. The present very lucrative prices will bring every old pot into line, but it takes time to accomplish the feat of put ting the cripples on their legs.
 In the meantime the pig iron markets are being swept bare of supplies for longer and longer periods. There have been heavy sales in the northwest, our Chicago corre- spondent reporting sales of foundry iron aggregating 35,000 to 40,00O tons. It is noteworthy fact that in spite of our rapid advance the southern makers have still been selling iron for export. Recent ad- vices from Europe indicate that the latest trouble there Is the scarcity of furnace coke. Little is heard of late from those who preach moderation a sacred duty; everybody is too busy harvesting to worry about the weeds in the next crop.
 The steel market is at standstill. The few who are forced into the market pay what prices the stray seller who can meet deliveries chooses to ask.
 The western bar mills are said to have practically concluded their plan of con solidation, which is to take in thirtyfour out of the thiry-eight works In the ter ritory west of Pittsburg. Moore and Schley, of New York, are to finance the undertak- ing which, according to presentations, is to provide about one and one-haf million dollars for the building of a modern steel plant on the shore of Lake Erie, probably in the Cleveland district. The capacity of the western and southern mills Is said to be about 9O0,000 tons of bars annually.
 The tube consolidation has not yet reached the point when the underwriting syndicate Is ready to accept subscriptions.
 The American Steel and Wire company have strengthened their hold on raw ma terial and on wire rods by the purchase of the plant of the Shoenberger Steel com pany, of Pittsburg, Pa.
 Heavy requirements continue to come out in finished material of all kinds and the famine in such lines as plates continues unabated.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
ALABAMA's LEADER IN THE HOUSE.

From the Eufaula Times.
 Bankhead is, perhaps, in influence and strength and experience the leading con- gressman of the South. He has a very level head. He is not brilliant or a learn ed man. His knowledge comes mostly from a study of men, not books. But he knows men right thoroughly and can manage them The Times believes that Bankhead is the best man the democratic party can put forward to take Joe Baieys place and he is going to win that honor