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GROWING FLAX FOR FIBER AND
FOR SEED.

GROWING FLAX FOR FIBER AND
FOR SEED.
The Pioneer Press has undertaken to
discuss the question of utilizing the fiber
of the flax grown for seed in Minnesota
and the Dakotas, and appears to be I'M
der the impression that the European
linen manufacturers would buy it. The
cultivation of flax for seed in the North
western states has become very extensive
and is one Of the most profitable of crops
for the farmers, so far as quick cash re-
turns are concerned, but it has the dis
advantage of rapidly impoverishing the
soil on which 1t is grown. The methods
employed in growing fax for seed are
such as to render the fiber of but little
If any commercial value for textile manu-
facture. To use a reaper on fax is to
practically destroy it for the purpose of
linen manufacture and If it has run to
seed the quality of the fiber has neces-
sarily deteriorated to such an extent, be-
coming hard and brittle, that 1t is Of
little use except perhaps for the coarsest
purposes in manufacture.
AS matter of fact, taking into account
the expense of transportation, it is doubt
full If the straw Of fax which has been
grown for the seed in the Northwestern
states has any commercial value at pres
ent. It might perhaps be used in making
paper pulp but as an article Of export 1t
Is not likely to be a success. It is one
thing to grow flax for seed and a totally
different matter to grow 1t for fiber. When
grown for the fiber the utmost care Is
necessary to prevent the straw from be-
ing broken, cut or wounded. 1t is pulled
not cut-before the seed natures, and the
fax of the Northwestern states with It's
short stalk is not to be compared as a
long and fine fiber producer with the tall
stalked flax of Europe
There is no doubt that fax could be
grown for fiber in Minnesota and the Da-
kotas. The low, moist, rich valley soil
would undoubtedly produce fine flax, but
1t is not an agricultural or commercial
possibility to grow fax for seed and fiber
at the same time. If grown for seed the
fiber Is almost valueless, and If grown for
fiber there is no seed. Our fax straw can
be put to the same uses as the straw of
wheat or oats, and as fiber producer 1t
has but little more value
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-21
THE pEGREE ABUSE

In an address before the students of thu
University Of Chicago, the other dav
President Harper took the advanced view
that college degrees no longer amount to
anything; that sit is absolutely childish
and absurd to attach value to a de-
gree
DR.. HARPER perhaps found the sugges-
ton Of his text in the recent bestowal Of
the degree of Ii. D. by obscure colleges
upon certain politicians who are not at
all conspicuous for learning. The news
announcing the comforting of these de-
grees caused a smile all over the coun-
try, and IN no instance did a newspaper
comment upon the matter seriously. or
even hint that the honor % was deserved
by the recipients If the ignorant can, by
reason of their wealth and position. Sc
cure from some college any degree they
may fancy, intelligent people win place
discount upon all degrees, and Presi-
dent Harper is right in saying that there
must be radical reform, or decent colleges
and universities will soon abandon en-
tirely the giving of degrees.
1t is not alone the easy going and
toadying little colleges that give ofrense
in this particular; they generally conflne
their abuse Of degree giving to the ranks
OF the immensely rich, and nothing but
the degree itself is harmed In the ridi-
cule that follows. But the diploma
mills" which exist in some of the large
cities are different. They are dangerous.
From them raan can obtain most any
old title. together with a diploma testi-
flying falsely In regard to the educational
work performed in return for 1t, by the
payment of from SO to SIS. All he has
to do is to send in his name and the
money. and, presto! he finds himself
| equipped. so far as the magic letters
| tackled on his name are concerned. on
equal terms with the painstaking stu
dent who has completed the courses of
the most famous universities In the world.
The degree OF the latter realty amounts
to something, but as long as dishwashers
and stevedores continue to flash diplomas
| in the face Of the public all degrees are
likely to be under suspicion. except among
those who are personally acquainted
with worthy and deserving holders.
Many of the states have laws against
the granting of bogus diplomas and de-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-21
MANY TOWNS IN DANGER
FOREST FIRE IN MASSACHUSETTS
THREATENS GREAT LOSS.


SANDWICH, Mass, July 2o.-A forest
nre Whleh now extends over a territory Of
at least twenty-five square miles, and
Whlch threatens with destruction nearly a
score OF towns about portion of the
cape district. Is the result Of a blaze
started Yesterday In the vicinity of Patch
vile by berry pickers. Hundreds of men
are working today to suppress the flames,
but as the bush is as dry as tinder and
as the flames jump first one way and then
another, they are almost helpless. Late
tonight the flames are travelling through
some Of the heaviest timber standing on
the Cape. The fire is now headed IN this
direction, but it is spread out In the dis
trict between Sandwich and Buzzard' 8
Bay, bounded by the main line of the
Consolidated road and the towns of Calll-
met. Weimuth and the brush and timber
between is a roaring mass Of flames.
The whole country bounded by IIallowel
the Falmouths Harway and Pocas roads
burned during last night, and this morn
Ing the brisk wind soon had the fire head
ed In the direction of Falmouth and I'D
jacent villages, and with a swift wind to
the southerly and then easterly direction,
the flames bore down on the heavily wood
ed country at the rate of twelve miles
an hour
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-21
SOME GOOD FEATURES.

There viii be something in tomorrow's
G b 9 to interest every one, and II you
do not get your paper early you Will make
a mistake.
A graphic story Of his ocean voyage, by
Superintendent Of Schools Smith. now In
Europe, will interest many who know MIN
and others who do not and patrons OF
the library will be interested in the story
Of the st. Paul institution, from It's in
ceptlon to its installation in its new
building tomorrow. The story is told by
one Of the original directors and Is 40
curate and entertaining.
A review of some Of the distinguishing
marks Of the quadrennial national con-
vention Of the Democratic party Will b
not the least interesting Of the features
Of tomorrow's GIoba
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sensible at first, but In a few moments she
opened her eyes. called her an the
names a passionate love could suggest.
Did that intensity Of love recall her
wandering splrits7
Her beautiful face was not bIackenedJ
unconsciously I had shielded her from
that, even.
She looked at me; her eyes poured I'M
dying love into mine. Feebly, for the first
and last time. she called me her husband.
Inen she died. The intensity Of the heat
some breathing Of the flame, had killed
her. YES she died." repeated Curzon,
with a terrible emphasis and a terrible
glance.
What do you think cared for life af-
Ter thatf Soon the fire was conquered.
you see what part of the chateau was
saved, This Is her room. Here I have
lived for years, and here I intend to die
the sooner the better. Mr.. stanton left
as soon as possible. I had a fortune left
me. Lucky wasn't it7" and he laughed
In a way that made me SILVER II bought
this place"
Curzon walked to the window and
looked out, and in a moment made a re-
mark in a calm, quiet tone
Beautiful prospect, isn't itg'
plying.
Il have never put a brush to canvas
since finished that" and he looked at
the portrait.
Then we went out Of doors, and soon
went to my hotel
left the vicinity the next day. In six
months L was back again The story that
lonely man had told me had been in nv
mind many times since As I was taking
my supper, looked from the window az
the chateau
My host, who was in the room, saw my
glance, and said:
Sad thing up at the chateau. The gem
tleman Is dead!"
''DeadI' repeated.
Yes; he was found lying stark and
slI In front Of the portrait Of a woman.
He had shot himself"
I listened in awe; but how could 7 really
be surprisedP
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nounce its wholesale disfranchisement Of
white and black citizens of the South as
governing without consent, and a direct
menace to our free institutions and tend
ing wholly to imperialistic despotism.
We demand an irredeemabie dollar
good for all debts public and private,
eminent, but until such legislation Is
secured, we are in favor of the Tree and
unlimited coinage of both gold and silver
at the existing ratio Of sixteen to one.
The election of president and vice pres
1dent and United States senators and
federal judges by the direct vote of the
people is demanded, as is also the rnunic-
ipal ownership of water works, street
railways, telephones and electric light
The remainder Of the platform refers
to state issues,
At midnight the convention is engaged
In nominating q ticket.
The following ticket was nominated:
Governor, G. 8. Flick; lieutenant COVER
nor, H. G. Ryder; secretary Of state, w.
e. Starkis; auditor, Samuel Lichty: audi
tor, F. @. Stevens; land commissioner.
James Salmon; treasurer, A Upton; state
superintendent of education, Mrs. T. j.
Kelley.
J. A. Boyce of otei county, was chosen
state chairman.
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conditions in the new community are
great II will severely test the ingenu-
ity Of even the American mind to call
into being at Nome any of even the most
indispensable requirements to the gen
eral good physical health Of the commun-
ity.
The efforts of the federal and local au-
thorities to stamp the smallpox epidemic
out will be attended by much difficulty,
but will sooner or later result successful
ly. 1t is in the highest measure I'M
probable that great city is destined to
grow up on the present site Of Nome.
The tremendous thrush of population
which has been witnessed at that point
during the past few weeks was certain
to be followed by serious consequences
in the absence of all the facilities Of ur-
ban life. The terrible mortality which
now prevails Is bound to result in every
thing being done, and done promptly,
which is at all possible, not only to put
an end to the disease but to call into be-
ing conditions favorable to an i'm
proved public hygiene.
The most essential things to be done
are now well understood. The expe-
rience Of gold seekers during the past
couple of years in Alaska will enable
the difficulties of the Nome situation to
be met much more effectively and
promptly than would have been posi-
BILE before Alaska had become the scene
of such great activity.
Americans associated together for any
purpose soon meet all the demands
which are made on them In the way OF
responsible local government. Yet those
who associate themselves under such
difficult and unforeseen circumstances BIS
those prevailing at Nome ought to have
the Watchful care of the government
whose authority they recognize. There
evidently is no time to be lost If the
people at Nome are to be saved the
worst horrors of the terrible situation
which confronts them.
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SATURDAY. JULY 21, 1900.
WHERE THE BLAME LIES.

The peculiar mental obliquity from
which William J. Bryan suffers was never
more clearly demonstrated than by a
statement he made the other day. He is
reported to have said:
THE Democratic platform declares the
question of imperialism to be the para
mount issue. If any opponent of Imperial
ism refuses to support the Democratic
ticket because of the silver plank it must
be because he considers the money cues
ton more important than the Philippine
question; that is, he prefers gold stand
ard empire to bimetaIlic republic"
Here MIR. Bryan attempts to saddle the
shoulders of those who cannot accept his
16 to 1 ideas with the onus of his own
misdeeds. If he Is sincere In his declara-
ton that Imperialism Is the paramount
issue, why did he endanger that issue by
insisting upon the insertion of his 16 to
1 plank in the PLATFORM He knew that
there were thousands of Democrats to
whom the free silver heresy is utterly
obnoxious, but Bryan had not the slight
est consideration for their sentiments.
but under the cover of this paramount
issue OF imperialism, which he knew
would be approved by every Democrat,
he undertook to force upon them the ac-
ceptance Of his 10 to plank.
1t is Bryan himself who stands con-
victed of holding his opinions ON coinage
dearer and more important than republi-
can institutions. The reason why the
Glo e cannot support Bryan and his
platform is because Of the unmistakable
evidence that Bryan himself holds 16 to
1 to be a greater issue than imperial
ism; no sane man could endanger the
paramount issue for a minor issue, know
ingly and in good faith. It Is because
Bryan is known to hold free silver as
his paramount issue-that he would
rather see bimetallic empire than a gold
standard republic-that he holds his
silver deity above republican institu-
lions, Democratic principles or party sue
cess, that 50 many Democrats decline to
support him He forced the peril upon
the party and upon his head be the re.
suit
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-21
Mr.. BRYAN ON THE SITUATION IN CHINA

LINCOLN, Neb., July 2O-Mr Bryan
gave out today the following interview in
regard to the situation in Chinai
Every one deplores the destruction OF
life in China, and is Mortified at the bar
barities practiced. Every one believes
that it is the duty of our government to
protect the lives and property of Ameri-
can citizens residing in China, and have
no doubt that the administration will do
SO. I also take 1t for granted that all
American citizens will withdraw from
China temporarily or take refuge in some
seaport where they can be protected by
American ships until the excitement Is
over.
IF the Chinese government has tried,
in good faith. to protect our citizens,
suitable punishment for the guilty and
reparation and indemnity for those who
have persisted can be secured. If, upon
investigation, 1t is found that the Chinese
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-21
DAYS NEWS IN BRIEF.

Ironton. O.-The Amos & Davis Iron
Co., which operates the Versailles fur
mace, has applied for a receiver, and e.
Two Rivers. wis.-Mabel Garvis, aged
eleven, OF Milwaukee, and Beatrice Pear
son. aged twelve years, of st. Paul, We're
drowned in the river here this evening.
New York-IIugh w Adams doing bus
mess under the frm name OF Hugh w:
Adams & Co., wholesale dealers in pig
iron, In this city, today made an assign
ment for the benefit of creditors to Will
liam G. McAdoo.
Paris-Mr James Hyde, of New York,
has been appointed a chevalier of the
Legion of Honor. This decoration has
been conferred upon him in recognition
of his work foI the advancement OF
through e the Cercis Franchise Of Harvard
University. l
Mflwaukeez Wis.-Frrank Smith, of Chi
cago, who isscharged with the murder OF
John Barnu1n, OF that city, was arrested
claims the shooting was done In self
defense. "
Knoxvillei gTenn.-In fight between
negroes and deputy sheriffs near Harri-
right, Deputy Sheriff Pemberton was
shot perhaps fatally, through the head.
and Deputy. Sheriff Read was shot
through the shoulder.
Berlin-The district around Plaunit has
been disturbed by earthquakes, but no Sc
rious damage has been done.
Berlin-Today number of anti-SemIte
rioters at Konitz We're sentenced to terms
ranging from years to IL months
Imprisonment for destroying the local
synagogue.
Detroit, Mich.-The National Associa-
ton of Accountants and Bookkeepers to-
day elected officers as follows: President,
II. p Sanger. Detroit; vice president,
Walter Thomson Albany. NJ Y; secre-
tary, w W. Thomas Detroit; treasurer,
E. B. Beach, Detroit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-21
STORIES OF THE STREET.

That was not so bad In Justice Baers
court yesterday when Henry Gallick, the
court commissioner, recently involved IN
a Chinese sensation which at the time
threatened to cause national If not inter-
national complications, appeared to plead
for his client, boy who was suing q
former employer for $40 said to be due
for back pay.
Judge" Gailick knows something of
the ways Of courts himself, AID when he
exclaimed, pointing to one of the defend
ants witnesses: Your honor, look at
that man; look in his eyes and tell me If
he has not He'd" and the court did not
respond. Gallick at once filed a mental
appeal bond, and carried his cause to the
higher court at once.
81 call" he shouted, upon Divine Prov
idence to say whether or not he has lied"
But Divine Providence did not answer
on this verbal subpoena, and Justice Ba-
ker entered judgment against GaIIicks
client.
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Things a Woman
Wants to Know.
MRS. AGUINALDO.
Personal Appearance of the Wife OF
the Filipino Leader.

Personal Appearance of the Wife OF
the Filipino Leader.
Harpers Bazaar.
The few Americans who have called
upon her in Gale San Jose have found
q good-loolklng Filipino woman OF about
thirty years, clad in the graceful dress
of the islanders, and resembling thou
sands Of her less prominent sisters. She
is better looking from the Filipino stand
point than from ours; she is plump,
pleasant-faced and, to her cOuntryfOlk,
Spanish with forelgnerl It Is said she
can speak this language, but does not
care to do so. To hold converse with her
1t is necessary to enlist the services OF
a Tagalog interpreter.
Today GA Sonora Presidente" has the
appearance Of q woman who had suffered,
nor is the term of her unhappiness yet
passed. Her eyes, with their expression
of sadness and detection, show her dis
tress of mind. For this there is due
cause. Her husband Is probably a fugi-
tive, hiding in the mountains, and ev-
cry day lessons his chances Of ultimate
pardon ct our hands If we capture him.
He may be dead; If he still lives he Is in
danger every minute of the day, Wherev-
er 1t may be. do not believe Mrs. AguI-
naldo herself knows where he Is, nor
came to Manila. She is fully aware OF
the dangers which surround him in the
Igorrote country when she left him last
Chris tmas, because 1t was the unmistak-
able hostility Of these same Igorrotes
that decided her to seek the protection Of
our lines. She lost her infant daughter
last November, and later her three-year-
old son died In Bacoor. The death Of her
son is an established fact, but for the
present those who surround Mrs. Agui-
naldo have deemed It wise to withhold
from her the confirmation Of this news.
She has heard that Miguel died in
Bacoor, but the assertions of her friends
to the contrary are half convincing, 50
she broods on the matter, wondering why
the child is not brought from the coun-
try to see her. In a couple of months
the reason for this present secrecy will
have passed.. there will then have ar
rived a new member Of the AguinaldO
family, and the mothers attention will
be diverted from the children who have
died.
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0DEBEL WILL Be THE ISSUE |
Continued From First Page.


Prohibition candidate for the presidency
Of the United States, was formally nod-
fed Of his nomination at a meeting held
tonight in Central Music hall.
The hall was crowded by members Of
the party. and the speeches of Samuel
Dickie, of Albion, Mich, who acted as
chairman of the national convention
which placed Mr.. Woolley in nomination,
and of Mr.. Woolley, were received with
great enthusiasm.
Oliver M. Stuart, chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee for the state of HI
nois, presided, and made a short address
in opening the meeting.
Mr.. Woolley, upon rising to reply to
the speech of Mr.. Dickie, was received
with prolonged cheers by the audience.
He accepted the nomination In q speech
Of considerable length.
AT the conclusion of the speech of ac-
ceptance by Mr.. Woolley. and after the
band had rendered a medley of patriotic
airs, short addresses were made by Diff
ferent members Of the notification COM
mtttee, which was composed of the fol-
lowing gentlemen: 8. c. Swallow, Har-
r1sburg, Penn; Hale Johnson, of New
ton, Ill, and Il. w. Chain, Of Waukesha,
Wis.
A number OF speeches were made by
other prominent Prohibitionists All the
speakers insisted that the evils of rum
were In reality greater than any other
that eonfronts the nation.
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government has not acted in good faith,
congress has powed to deal with the mat
ter. For several years European nations
have been threatening to dismember
CHINA, and 1t is not strange that their
ambitious designs should arouse a feel
Ing of hostility toward foreigners. That
FEELING, however, ought not to be directed
against American citizens, and will not
be IT our nation makes 1t known that it
has no desire to grab land, nor to tres
pass upon the rights of China. A firm
adherence to the American pelicv of ms
t1ce and fair dealing will not only set an
example to other nations but will give
to our citizens residing In China the best
promise of security. 1t will be better for
our merchants to have 1t known that they
seek trade only when trade Isl mutually
advantageous. It will be better for our
missionaries to have 1t known that they
are preaching the gospel of love, and are
not the forerunners of fleets and armies
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grees, and 1t is really surprising that all
states have not. The statutes OF LII
nois, for instance, are SO defective In
this particular that certain ind-~-duals
have rented small room In chicago
and called it the University of Chicago
The real university, over which DR.. Har-
per presides. has been much annoyed by
this fraud, which sells diplomas and de-
grees, and operates with impunity. No
wonder the good doctor Is Disguised at
the repeated failure of his efforts to sup
press the fraud, but the q o e is of the
opinion that If he will, instead of appeal
ing to the legislature, follow his own
suggestion of abolishing entirely the CIV
ing of titles. thus taking the initiative
among the leading universities, he will
feel more satisfaction while waiting for
the appearance of conditions that will
guarantee value to degrees and warrant
their revival.
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An Expensive Test.

NEWPORT, r. L, July 2O-An explo-
sion of a Whitehead torpedo charged
with a quantity of gun cotton was made
in the bay today to demonstrate to the
class at the naval war college and the
officers of the North Atlantic squadron
what would be the result. The torpedo
was fired at a rock. partly submerged. at
a distance Of 800 yards.
The experiment was a complete sue
cess the explosion taking place under
expectation. The torpedo cost 81, S06
The experiment was the first Of It's
kind ever made In this country.
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NEW YORK-Arrived: Lucania, Liver
pool and Queenstown.
HAVRE-Arrived: La Gascogne, New
York; Fuerst Bismarck and Palatia
from Hamburg.
GLAsGOW-Arrived: State of Nebraska.
New York.
sOUTHAMPToN- Sailed: Kaiser Fried
rich, New York
LoND0N-sailed: Minneapolis. New
York.
HAMBURG-Arrived: Phoenicia, New
CHERBOURG-Sa Kaiser Friedrich
Grom Hamburg and Southampton
New York.
KINSAALE-Passed Campania, New
York, for Queenstown and Liverpool.
PORT PIERE-Arrtved: Horda, Port
BlakeleY.