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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15

The map and diagrams accompany
ing this article prove conclusiyoly that
Cuba needs nothing more than schools
and acknowledgements. At the time OF
taking the Cuban census In the fall OF
1899 there were In the island 5j2.9as
children OF school nfc-that Is, lie.
tween the ages OF Eve and II. or this
number but 1895, or not quite 10 per
cent, were attending school. IL IL
estimated That at the present time
there are about 100000 pupils In the
public schools; but that still leaves
more than 3oo.0OO'to be provided for.
The following table taken from the
report of tho Cuban census tells TIA
own tale OF Cuha'B need OF education.
II shows more than 60 per cent. Of tho
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15

Never in home dressmaking cut any
kind of wooden goods until they have
been %sponged, as cheap material is
often not dampened before 1t is sold.
10 do this properly Mt home get an
ironing board or table the width OF
the goods and cover with tightly
stretched calico. Spread your cloth
wron,, sidc up, cover with n linen
cloth that has been well wrung out
in water and then press with a hot
iron the lengthwise OF the goods. New
er let the iron be still, and the goods
must fall evenly on the floor on to .
S.enn cloth as pressed.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15
a CHEERFUL WINDOW

while below this Is u drawer that will
serve many useful purposes. The shelf
affords an excellent chance for placing
mn aquarium or large FISH globe.
Gold and silver FISH are very beautiful
when seen against n bright window.
On the shelf may also be placed some
pottcd plants. Above is u chance for q
Gagged bird. showing between the folds
OF a drapcry curtain, that hangs flush
with the walls OF the room. Shelves
could be put across the middle OF the
side sashcs. II desired, airording room
for smaller pots OF plants or climbing
plants that can be trained TO run up
about the top OF the bay window
Webb Donncll. In Farm and Home.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15
The Greafest Need of
Cuba Is Scbo0l Teachers
The Island Population Figures Show an Unusual
Percentage of Illiteracy

employed. and the accumulation OF
filth cleaned out of the cities.
But with all OF these things he
schools were not entirely forgotten,
and before the date OF the taking OF
the Cuban census, October 10, 1890.
there were s7.035 children In the Gu
ban schools. This was q greater mum.
Der than had been In school during any
year of Spanish rule In the island. and
speaks well not alone for American
methods, but for the desire of the
Cuban people to learn as well.
beginning with the LIST Of January,
1900, greater attention was paid the
educational problem by the military
government. By an order from Gen.
Wood the whole school system OF the
island was rcorganizcd on the lines
In vogue In this country as fnr nav prac-
ticablc. School attendance was icndc
compulsory for children between the
ages of six and ~ years; a budget OF
Si,o0o,00O annually was set aside for
the maintenance a.; the schools. and
at the end Of six months from that
date there were In the island 5000 pub.
lie schools. $500 teachers and 10000
pupils under instruction. For the
last nix months Of 1900 there ARE ms
yet no reliable figures TO be obtained.
but II IL known that the attendance
has greatly increased; that the NUM-
Der OF school buildings has been in-
creased. and that a great many more
teachers are employed, showing that
rapid progress Is icing made In this
important direction.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15
CUBA'S great need Is education.
. An iilitcratc people are never n

NUBA'S great nee Is education.
~ An illitcratc people are never n
progressive people. and Cuba Is
20 n great extent illitcrate. The re-
cent census of the island. taken under
the direction of the military govern
mcnt, showed that out of n popula-
ton of 1,572.797 but 5G7,oi3, or a per-
centage of SOL. were able to read.
But even this showing was n great
improvement over the showing of the
censuses of either 1861 or 1887. These
are the only i've ccnsuscs OF Cuba
taken during Spanish sovereignty in
which my educational returns were
made. The ccnsus OF 1861 showed n
population OF i.30G.j30. of which $685.
237. or n percentage of 1872. were able
TO read. The census OF 1857 showed n
population OF i.63i.CS7. OF which 452,-
800, or a percentage of 27.7. were able
TO read.
The existence ~ free schools In
Cuba began in lsi2. though but little
was accomplished until after the pub
fishing of the decree OF 1865, which
provided free schools throughout the
island In n systematic manner. though
totally inadequate number. This law
was amended by decree in 1850, which
elaborated n system OF education for
Cuba that was beyond the possibility
of criticism on paper, but which failed
miscrably as applied by Spanish OH
cinls, and resulted in the usual result
of the money appropriated for schools
going into the pockets of the few and
favored.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15

II the progress That has been made
along educational lines during the
last year can be continued. n census
taken ten years hence would show
practically "A reversal of the condi-
tons that exist now. and IL Is quite
probable that rs per cent. of the pco-
pie of Cuba would he possessed of ut
least some degree OF education.
DANIEL CLEYERTON.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15

7 American military officers who were
suddenly transformed from soldiers
into governors and statesmen found
many heavy tasks to perform, and
among these was the rcjuvenation of
the school system of Cuba. But there
We're other things that zane first, and
the schools could not be given the at
tention that was due them until the
people had been housed and fed and
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15
A WINDOW
There IL Nothing That Adds Quite Sc
Mach Attractiyeness to thc
Average Hone.

A small bay window is hardly large
enough to sit in, hence some means Of
utilizing its presence that viii add at
Effectiveness TO the room. without shut
ting out my Of the windows light, Is
certainly worth considering. The IL
~iustration shows n scheme both at.
tractive and convenient. The low
window sashes have below them a shelf
that fills the space Of the bay window,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15

OF THIS country.
They have come
TO regard Pe-ru.ns
as Indispensable
10 their
Their profession
isso cxacting that
i~trcquircs perfect
health In every
particular. They
regard Pc-ru.nn ms
their friend and
safeguard. Many
Letters are re-
ccivcd from this
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15
u did, Brothcr, II Did.

The fashion paper which announced
that "there Is little change in mems
wearing apparel told a sad. sad
truth. boston Advertiser.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15

Total population ,..,..,,.I,b72.7 g1 1000
The colored population of Cuba
shows by far the greatest percentage
of illlteracy. as proven by the follow
ing table, also taken from the Cuban
ensus report:
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-15
NATIYslWHIT
WHITE

so-io-s sasss ass sAs,s.ts
DIAGRAM oHowino The ~iLLirERAoY OF
CUBA ~ RhoE6.
population 20 he illitcratc, and but n
trifie more than n per cent. To pos
scss n higher education;
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
THINKS REFEREE's FEE EIoRBIT4yT.

the appeal of Miss Olga NethersoIe from the order
OF the Supreme Court denying the motion to retax
the fees Of F. c. Cantine, the referee, yesterday
affirmed the order with this comment:
We think the referees fees in this case
orbitant. there IS nothing shown upon this
record which authorizes TO interfere with them
Mr.. Cantine referee in the suit OF Marcus r
Mayer who was Miss Nethersoles manager, and
who sued to recover amounts which he alleged Miss
Nethersoe improperly charged in her expense &C
count. Mr. Mayer allowed 1872 Is by the
referee. S0C0 less than he claimed The
plaintiffs bill OF costs s2bo 16, was taxed and was
cut down TO Oh 1S. but the referees charge or
$500 was allowed 10 stand, on the strength OF the
stipulation made by counsel that he should De al
lowed $40 an Benjamin steinhardt. of counsel
for Miss Nethersole held that the hearings had oc-
cupied in all. twenty-five hours time. but Mr..
Cantine held that ne had spent sixty-three hours
on the case.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
SAN FRANCISCO STREET RAILROAD DEAL.
BALTIMORE SYNDICATE SECURES MARKEr-sT
RAILWAY SYSTEM

San Francisco. Nov. s.-The entire system of the
Market Street Railway Company has practically
been sold to e Baltimore syndicate which has for
several months been negotiating for its purchase
The deal Is understood to have been closed at a
conference between H. E. Huntington and I. W.
Heilman representing themselves and other stock
holders Of the Market Street company, and George
R. Webb. of Baltimore: R G. Hanford and At
torney General T. L. Ford Of this city. represent
ing the Baltimore syndicate. The terms of the
sale definitely known The Cali states
that s26 0oo.O10 in cash is be paid for the prop
erty. and that the final papers will be signed to-
day. It adds that the syndicate viii eXpend at
least ao0,0o0 in improving the property. The Ex-
amtner' says that the agreed price share is be-
ieyed to be s5 It that the syndicate has de-
posted s25000O a forfeit, in 1t backs of
the agreement to buy, after sixty days, which will
be allowed for further examination of the prop
erty and the books Of the company.
The syndicat ate,' says THE Examiner, lis to
pay cash or offer In payment standard securities
acceptable to the sellers. II II takes all of the
1910 shares at s95, which is believed TO be the
actual agreed price 1t will have to pay $170s6.
will be able get practically all OF the shares
In that event il will be one OF the largest street
railway deals ever consummated in this country
Mr. Webb. the representative Of the syndicate,
recently purchased the San Francisco and San
Mateo electric line, and the Sutterst. cable line
He is president of the United Railroad and Elec-
tric Company OF Baltimore
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
OPPOSED TO THE BABCOCK BILL.
CHAIRMAN PAYNE AGAIN DISCUSSES
TARIFF AND REVENUE MATTERS
WITH THE PRESIDENT.

Washington. Nov S.-Representative Serene E.
Payne. chairman Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee Of the House. and Republican leader Of
that body, saw the President again to-day, in
company with Representative Steele who is also
a member Of the committee The meeting to-
day followed g. conference which they had with
the President yesterday. The President dis
cussed with them matters OF reciprocity.
nue. and tariff which may before the COM
mittee at the approaching session Of Congress,
and yesterday read to them the portion Of his
message covering these subjects. Mr.. Payne
and some Of his colleagues the committee
firmly opposed TO tariff revision at this time,
disa agreeing entirely with the views Of Mr.. Bah
cock, of Wisconsin who favors revision GER
tain lines.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR ELEVATED STATIONS

Within the next six weeks. It is understood. the
stations and station platforms OF the elevated
roads will be lighted by electricity improve
made possible by the completion Of one OF the
big boilers IN the conpanys powerhouse. at
Seventy-fourth-st and the East River. The sta
tions OF the Second-aye and Third-ave. lines al
ready equipped for the electric light. and the
equipment OF the Ninth-ave. line is now being in
stalled. After it is completed the Sixth-ave- will
be attended About fifteen thousand tncandes-
cent lamps and two hundred and fifty arc lamps in
all will used Work the electric traction equip
rnent OF the Manhattan Railway system IS being
pushed, and il is expected that early in the next
the Second-ave. line will be operated by cleo
tricity. and that before the close OF 1902 steam
power will have been superseded by electricity on
the entire system. The main powerhouse will con-
tain dynamos capable of generating one hundred
thousand horsepower which will two hun
dred trains the several lines at the same time.
and also light the cars and stations
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
| MORE SUCH "BUMS'NEEDED
POLICEMAN MARRINAN. VICTIM OF DEV-
ERYS VILE TONGUE, MAKES
FOUR ARRESTS AT ONCE.

Policeman John Marrinan Of the Madlson-st
station, who a few weeks ago, when on trlaI
before Deputy Commissioner Devery, was called
a dirty bum by that official, the hero or
a rescue Of man from q gang Of East Sioers
early yesterday. and the central figure in Essex
Market Police Court in the prosecution OF four
men he arrested at that time.
According 10 the story told in court. Daniel
Davidson. who says that he is a gardener and
has charge Of the summer home OF Mrs = ur-
Mss Of No. 461 Fifth-ave. at Lenox, Mass
went into Mike" Cellahan's saloon in Chatham
Square. about a. n. yesterday and had three
drinks of soda water. He took seat at a
table. and while sitting there came up to
him and said. You can't sit here unless you
order something" Davidson says he replied
that he had had three glasses OF SODA "alet'
when he alleges Callahan came up, called MIN
bum and threw him out into the street.
There, Davidson says, he set on by
gang OF men, who knocked him down, k1cheo
him and robbed him Of $25 AS he was lying
on the ground Marrinan came along and, rush
ing into the crowd, belabored it Justify with MS
night stick. He rescued Davidson. and with
assistance arrested four men-Timothy Dono-
van, a hunchback, of No. 80 Degraw-st., Brook
lyn; Arthur Solossky. Of No / Monroe-st;
Thomas Gaffney, of No. SO Mott-st and An
according to Marrinan. he interfered with the
arrest Of Soossky.
When the prisoners were arraisned before
Magistrate Mayo in Essex Market court David
did not want to press the charges Ihls
made Marrinan indignant. and he exclaimed;
That's what an honest policeman gets when
he does his dutyl
Then, turning to Davidson, he said:
u saved you from these men, and you go
back me-
Magistrate Mayo interrupted the officer ana
told him that was not the kind OF language 10
in court.
I'm sorry, your honor, but it makes me hot
to have a man go back me like that salo
Marrinan. We try to save men from oeins
drugged and robbed in saloons, and then lneS
won't prosecute"
Eventually Marrinan entered a Complain NJ oi
assault against Donovan. Soossky and Carney.
Maloney was discharged When Davidson was
called on to identify the three men he SAID that @
he could not do so, although Marr1nan aIleses
that he identified them at the ponce sta
The officer again became indignant, ana Mays
trate Mayo told him 10 enter charge OF uI9-
orderly conduct against them. On Marrlnan
evidence that he saw the three men hghuIg ~ ~
the street Magistrate Mayo fined them eacii si'-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
NEW-YORK AT CHARLESTON FAIR.

The New-York State Commission to the South
Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition
appointed by Governor Odel last spring TO repre-
sent the State that exposition and to construct
and maintain the New-York State Building there
started tor Charleston yesterday afternoon on the
Clyde Line steamship Comanche. The members
of the commission who went were 5. CrIsty Mead.
Simon Hess Harrison L. Beatty and James q
Townsend. They accompanied by W A
Wheeler the assistant secretary, who will be IN
charge Of the New-York State Building through,
out the exposition, which opens on December ana
closes May 3, 1867
The purpose OF trip is inspect the New
York State Building and perfect the details IN
connection with its completion and equipment.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
MOB ALMOST WRECKS CITY HALL.
WILD DISORDER AT HEARING AND MUCH
DAMAGE IS DONE

Salem. Mass. Nov. S.-The Council Chamber and
lts approaches in the City Hall here to-day present
picture Of DETACHMENT and destruction the
suit OF the work OF mob. who attended a special
meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen last night to
near charges Of violation Of rules brought by Mayor
John F. Hurley against City Marshal John W.
Hart and several patrolmen- No municipal issue
In recent years has aroused such interest and
citement the action OF Mayor Hurley in bring
ing these charges and long before the Council
Chamber was opened last evening the corridors and
stairways Of the City Hall were crowded
The reading Of the charges brought forth a dem
onstration which showed the temper OF the audi
ence- Some laughed outright. others commented in
loud tones and still others Kissed The uproar was
not prolonged at this time, but as the hearing
progressed the attitude OF the crowd became more
violent. As the evidence accumulated. each point
Tor either side was met by outburst cheers and
Kisses loud comments and epithets showing the
sympathy OF the crowd Toward the close OF the
hearing the tumult, increased. and when the hear
ing closed with wild rush the crowd poured out
through the door into the corridors. apparently de-
termined to cause as much damage possible.
Chairs and settees were overturned and broken, cell
fngs and walls were defaced with tobacco stains
and finger Smootches, windows and fixtures
were broken and pictures were ruined. The dam
age done will reach several thousand dollars.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
THE METHODIST nID-YEAR ASSEMBLY.
PROGRAMME PREPARED INCLUDES ADDRESSES
BY MANY WELL KNOWN CLERGYMEN-

PROGRAMME PREPARED INCLUDES ADDRESSES
BY MANY WELL KNOWN C1ERGYMEN-
At the ulid-year assembly OF the New YORK East
Methodist Episcopal Conference to be held N
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church on November
IL l2 and L. an elaborate programme will be car
ried out At the first service James Montgomery
will preside and the Rev. W. H. Barton OF SOUTH
ampton, Long Island. will conduct the devotional
exercises. The Rev DR.. David CT. Downey. OF 81
Johns Church. Brooklyn. VIII speak on Equip
ment for the Twentieth Century Ministry. and
Professor Borden 2. Bovine. Of Boston University
will speak on THE Test OF Dscpieship-"
Tho Rev. G. s. Eldridge, OF the First Church
New-Haven. Conn. Will preside at night. The
next morning the chairman will be the Rev. G. T.
Strobrdge OF Stamford. Conn. The Rev. Arthur
q Sanford of the Sands Street Memorial Church
Brooklyn will speak "Methodsm at the Ecu
meuicai Conference from Two Points OF View;
The Rev. D. A Jordan, OF the Tabernacle Church
Brooklyn will preside in the afternoon Professor
Arthur c McGinert, Of Union Theological Semi,
Greed"
At the night session the Rev. George P. Mains
of the Methodist Episcopal Book Concern. viii be
in the chair. The Rev. George Adams. of the Will
Jams Avenue Church, Brooklyn, Will have charge
of devotional exercises and the Rev. John
Rhey Thompson. of SummerfeId Church. Brooklyn
will speak 'Insprational Power in Christian
Work" The other sessions will De for the exani-
na ton Of ministerial candidates.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
Black Hair

For so years Ayers Hair
Vlgor has been restoring color
TO gray hair. 1t never fails to
do this work, either. Besides
this. it keeps the scalp clean
and healthy, stops falling OF the
hair, and makes the hair grow
thlok and long. It's a regular
hair-food.
ayers Hair Vigor keeps my scalp clean and
neaithy. II stopped the falling Of my hair, also,
snd made il grow nicelv / receive many COM
pliments for my beautiful head of hair"
Mrs l. E. Stevens, Gle Elum, Wash.
u AL oruEgistA J. C. AVER CO.. lowell MAJ
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
DENVER AND RIO GRANDE STRIKE.
WHY sw1rcHMEN WENT oUT-NoT EXPECTED T
INTERFERE WITH BUSINESS.

INTERFERE WITH BUSINESS.
Denver, Nov. s.-Advfces received by Grand Mas
ter T. Z Hawley Of the Switchmen's Union OF
America, who IS in charge OF the strike the
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. ordered 10 into
effect late yesterday afternoon. indicate that the
strike order has been obeyed by every swttchnan
employed the Rio Grande system. numbering
80 men, Mr.. Hawley came here from his home in
Buffalo early in October. and has made efforts TO
settle the trouble between the switchmeu and the
company ever since In an interview he stated that
the switchmen did not expect assistance from the
other trainmen's orders.
General Manager Herbert Of the Denver and Rio
Grande stated that the strike OF the switchmen
would not interfere with the company's business
and that involved in this strike would pc
re-empoyed-
According to the story of the switchmen. the diff
fsrences developed several weeks ago The union
sent representatives to Denver TO meet the general
superintendent Of the railway. the desire being to
the acceptance OF regular schedule such as
is IN force between the railroad and other orders
Failing in this. the grievance committee tele-
graphed FOR the grand master. and. after his
rival. he called at the Office OF Manager Herbert
This conference. the swttchmen say, was friendly.
Mr. Hawley agreed TO withdraw the clause in the
schedule relating 10 wages provided the remain
ing clauses considered. From M Herbert's
conversation they say they thought he approved
OF the agreement, and only required the arrange
rrent OF details. While Mr.. Hawley in Pueblo
on that particular duty the report TO him Of
the dismissal OF several of the men in Denver. in
cluding members Of the grievance committee. by
the railroad This brought matters to a climax
and a strike was decided upon Immediately.
An official of the road. speaking OF the strike
said:
The strike OF these men is not serious matter
@ the railroad They insisted that we should rec
oguze their union BY making new schedule for
the switchmen working in the yards. We could not
do this without violating agreement with the
Trainmen's Union. The schedule already made
with the trainmen takes IN the switchmen, and We
cannot branch off and take in all the branch unions
they wish form.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
MISS TOPPAN BOUGHT MORPHINE.
DRUGGISTS TESTIMONY AGAINST NURSE
ACCUSED OF POISONING PATIENTS

ACCUSED OF POISONING PATIENTS
Boston. Nov. s-A dispatch The Traveller
from Wareharn Mass.
The first positive bit OF evidence that would tenu
TO show that Miss Jane Toppan bought uIus y.
poIson was discovered here to-day. WHeil II s
learned that last July Jane Toppan theI
the Davis family Cataumet ordered mo- p1''tU -
tablets from q local druggist The order came ~
telephone from Cataumet TO Benjamin ~ a.c,
drug store in Main-st.. Wareham. ano cameo LUt
bottle OF morphine tablets, the strongest
The message Instructed Waters 70 seno the Ia -
tnrlosed in paper pper, TO MISS 4oPiJ'A1 ~ 0S
delivered 10 her at Cataumet- .,-.a
THE druggist says that the bottle coi1tHt-tee 80
enough poison TO kill scors OF persons II Has
daliyered TO Miss ToDpan and paid Ior pS iei'
Waters's clerk received the money
BarnstabIe. Mass Nov. S-Miss Jane Toppan'
the nurse accused OF the murder OF Mrs Mary T.
Gibbs by poisoning was before the District Court
here to-day. but the hearing was postponed Until
November 5-
Ruzzard.s Bay, Mass. Nov. S-The inquest into
+bs deaths OF Mrs. Mary z. Gibbs, OF catauInet'
and Mrs Annie G. Gordon. OF Chicago was begun
TODAY before Judge Frederick c. Swift, OF the
First District Court OF Barnstable County Inc
inquest was conducted beh!Ud closed doors me
State officers handling the case, however iCi't Gu
that practically everything upon wnlch the SLats
depends for successful prosecution or tne trial oi
Miss Toppan would be brought out
New-York tribune., 1901-11-09
PEOPLES INSTITUTE PROGRAMME.

The Peoples Institute OF New-York will hold the
opening meeting Of its fifth Cooper Union
Hall tomorrow evening AT o'clock The following
speakers are announced: Charles Frederic Adams.
Dr. Rudolph Grossman. Howard Mansfield, Carl A
Mead and Henry White. The admission is free
The institute arranged for interesting course
OF lectures, concerts and recitals every evening
OF the week except Thursday during the season
mediate future the Rev. DR.. Amory II. Brad
ford, Dr. Lyman Abbott. Professor William B.
Scott, OF Princeton University: John Quincy Adams
OF the University of Pennsylvania: Professor A Y;
Williams Jackson OF Columbia University; Marshall
Darrach Professor Emory R Johnson. OF the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania: Professor William Il
Mace Of Syracuse University. and Cecil F. Lavell.