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The Conservative, 1901-10-17

young man at that time, my impress
sion is that the boys were just bit
afraid of him, although with youth
full intuition they at once recognized
his ability as a teacher. In 1876 he
was promoted to the chair of ancient
languages, taking, I believe, the
place vacated by Professor Manly,
who was compelled to retire OH ac-
count of ill health. On this little
band of educators then fell the en-
tire burden Of the initial work of
the University. That their task was
we'll done is proven by the success
that the institution has attained, much
of which is owing to the laborious
efforts of it's first faculty. So long as
the University shall stand blessing
to the people so long should their
able and earnest devotion to it's inter
ests during this formative period be
gratefully remembered by the inhabit-
who have profited by their labors.
The main University building was
erected by the state at cost Of $780,
000 90, the work having been done by
contract All of the lumber and
other material, except the brick, stone
and mortar used in it's construction,
was shipped by rail from Chicago to
East. Nebraska City, and hauled from
there by teams distance OF sixty
five miles The corner stone was laid
with Masonic ceremonies September
81, 1869, two years after the admission
of Nebraska as state, and the build
ing was practically completed with
in a year. On January 6, 1871, upon
invitation of the contractors, the
board Of regents visited and inspected
the building and officially declared
that it appeared to be well con-
structed and substantial. - Prior to
this it had also been examined by a
number of building experts who re-
ported favorably as to the manner of
it's construction and the excellence of
the material used, yet, notwithstand-
ing these inspections and reports and
it's acceptance by the state, induced
by them, scarcely two years elapsed
before the roof had become so leaky
as to require extensive repairs, and
the foundation so insecure as to neces-
state the expenditure of upwards of
SO, 900. 90 in order to prevent the walls
from tumbling down upon the heads
Of faculty and students. The greater
portion of the work was performed
by John Mcfarland, a pioneer build
er and stone mason, who will be re-
membered by old residents Of Ne
braska City, as "Uncle" John Nc
Farland. Subsequently in 1877, the
north wing of the building having
been abandoned ION account of i'm
perfect material and faulty workman
ship" the public spirited citizens of
Lincoln raised by subscription $6, 600,
which was expended in repairing and
strengthening the foundation. The
manner in which this building was
constructed is but sample of other
public contract work done in the
early days Of Nebraska's statehood
and had the intellectual ub-structure
of the halls of learning been construct
ed of like unfit material and laid with
equally faulty workmanship, the dam
age could not have been so easily nor
so cheaply remedied, neither would
the University have attained the
greatness of today.
The Conservative, 1901-10-17
Tbe Conservative.

class room, besides he seemed to take
a particular interest in trio of Otoe
county students, (of whom more here
after, often inviting them to tea of
an evening at his pleasant home near
the school, which his geniality bright
ened, as his scholarship adorned the
halls of learning.
AS evidence of how he was regarded
by his associates, here is an extract
from Charter Day address delivered
by Professor Aughey years after the
doctor had severed his connection
with the University: His scholar
ship was accurate and broad. Famil
lar with the classics, the amenities
of literature occupied much of his at
tentiOn. So broad was
he in scholarship that he was at home
in every department of college work.
He made every object luminous by the
clearness of his analysis. Neat in
person., pure in thought, clear in in
tellect, studious in life, courteous to
a remarkable degree, the charm of
the social circle, he was a model
christian scholar and gentleman. y
Associated with Chancellor Benton
were Professors Manly, ancient Ian
guages; Dake, rhetoric and English
literature; Aughey, chemistry and ma
tural sciences - while Professor
Church was principal of the Latin
school. Of these, personal impressions
are most vivid of Professors Dake and
Aughey. The former was quiet and
refined in manner, student, poet, ideal
ist, yet practical in the administra-
His love of the English classics was
as intense as his knowledge of them
was profound. A small volume of
poems of which he was the author,
gave unmistakable evidence of true
poetic genius. Had he lived he would
have developed into one of our sweet
est minor poets. His death in 1875 was
loss to the scholastic and literary
circles of the west.
Of Prof Aughey little need be said.
All old residents of Nebraska, to-
gether with those who have been in
terested in the growth and progress
of the University, are acquainted
with the valuable services he rem
dered it from it's beginning on through
the many years of his connection with
it loved and admired by the students
of those early days, he soon became
known to the people of the west as a
lecturer and writer. His work on
the physical Geography and Geology
of Nebraska is a standard authority
OH the subjects treated, being a
thorough scientific description of the
mineral and allodial resources of the
state. Both Professors Manly and
Church were also popular with the
students The former was a thorough
ly cOmDetent teacher as was also the
The Morris County chronicle., 1901-02-22
CH.ARLES s. BIRD.
Breeder of White Uyandotte Fouls,
.MORRZSTO WV, W j.

February II, 1901
THE ST,AR INCUBATOR CO..
So TESEY ST., W. Y CITY,
Gentlemen:
Replying to your inquiry OF the 10Th inst.
l hare used Star Incubator for the
past three gears and hare found it to be
Uezy satisfactory
| 1could not hesitate to commend its use
to anyone OishinG an Incubator that is
easily regulated and up-to-date in eUe1y
pa icu1aT.
Very respectfully,
CHARLES s. Bird
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26

The majority finding IN the Schley
court of inquiry is not only disap-
pointment, but an outrage. The evil
dence before the court was also be-
fore the people, and to the people 1t
was a sufficient vindication of the
great admiral from the mean and ma
lignant persecution that followed his
splendid services at Santiago. But In
the face of the evidence a damaging
opinion has been handed down to the
navy department.
Handed down is right. 1t is very
accurate in statement. The court was
not very high, II is true. If Admiral
Dewey were not in it it would not rise
high enough for respect. The judge
advocate from beginning to finish con-
WINGED the country of his bitter preJu-
dices and made a display of nothing
so Enthusiastically as of his capacity to
browbeat and calumniate. The two adj
mirals 20 whom he addressed his par
tisan epithets and unfair differences
may be men of ordinary fairness in
common matters, but their perfect
agreement in eleven out of twelve
counts raises just suspicion against
their constitutional fitness to pass
upon this case. The advocate and the
admirals had an attack of fiunkeyism,
and they did the Job to their masters
satisfaction. They went to the Sqhley
inquiry to exculpate the navy depart
ment rather than to vindicate the appli-
cant for justice. They handed down"
an opinion! The navy department had
among its officials, in the opinion of
the people, a gang of conspirators who
intended to deny Schley the glory of his
great victory at Santiago and to de-
grade him in the eyes and esteem Of his
countrymen. In their approach to blind
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
BY. UALKER LEUES.

justice their voice WIS the voice Of
Jacob, although the hands they used
were surely the hands Of Esau.
Jacob got his brothers birthright
and blessing by goat meat and lying,
and the whole concern here, court and
counsel, give evidence that they have
studied that historic transaction with
out adherence of it's infamy. The
majority handed down an opinion from
the seat of justice they dishonored by
their presence. 1t was a travesty and a
disgrace, and another instance Of how
man ''can see the good but to the bad
incline" Nothing more unjust. or
more disgraceful, has ever sprung out
of the American navy department.
Well, one Dewey outweighs the two
rear admirals. He dissents from their
opinion in every count, and not only
exonerates Schley but puts upon his
manly brow the crown Of a hero and
victor. The country believes In
George Dewey, ana 1t believes in him
more than in Admirals Ramsay and
Benham. He knew something about
modern war ship fighting, something
about the difficulty of coaling, some
thing about the need Of full bunkers,
something about the Importance OF
holding the squadron together, and
something about what is due a man
the Importance of holding the squad
ron together, and something about
what is due a man that isN sent to sink
an enemy, and succeeds in the under
taking. How In common sense can a
common sense man reprove an officer
for succeeding? George Dewey can't
do that. He does more. He says what
we all know and what the navy depart
ment dislikes Schley for knowing, that
he was in command at Santiago and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
FIREMAN KILLED;
TWO ARE INJURED

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, Dec. 24.-Firemaa
Hsden Cochran was killed; Fireman John
Colburn and Arthur Sandlin were badly
injured as the result Of a falling wall in
the big fire district here Sunday morn
ing. IL was about 1880 o'clock when the
men were winding up the fight on one Of
the most disastrous fires that has visited
this city since 1889.
Shortly after 1 o'clock Sunday morn
ing, fire, the origin of which is yet I'M
known. was discovered IN the rear of the
Alabama Implement company on Com
mercial Row. and before the Huntsville
FIRE department could get the flames I'M
der control a damage OF $4,000 to build
ings and stocks OF goods had been sus-
tanned.
The fire was gotten under control about
8 o'clock, but the fire company wanted be
sure Of their work and remained with the
ruins until nearly o'clock. Fireman
Cochran. deceased. and Colburn and Sand
lin were standing within the door of Il
few feet OF a crumbling wall which fell
on them. Cochran was buried beneath the
debris. and II took over half an hour to
extricate his remains. Colburn and Sand
lin were badly mashed. but were not Sc
rIously injured. The remains of the brave
dead fireman were carried to New Hope
Ala. his old home, today for interment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
A SMOOTH FORGER
WORKS CHATTANOOGA

CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 2L-The Citizens
Bank and Trust Company is the victim Of
a very smooth piece Of forgery. Some time
Thursday a middle-aged white man Of
rather heavy build and intelligent appear
ance presented himself at the cashiers
window of the Citizens Bank and Trust
Company and stated that he was NJ w.
Parker, of Memphis, and was expecting
certified check from the firm Of Chism
Bros. Co., of that city for the amount of
$751;.
A day before the bank had received the
following letter:
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. Is, 1901.
Citizens Bank and Trust Co.
Gentlemen: Enclosed please find our
certified check for $157, payable to NJ. W.
Parker, whose signature we enclose.
Please pay only to party whose signature
corresponds with the on enclosed, as you
may accept the signature as Identification.
"CHISM BROS. CO."
Relying upon the letter the money was
paid to Parker without hesitation He has
not been seen here since. The check was
sent back to Memphis for payment and
Saturday the bank received a telegram
from the First National Bank of Memphis
saving that the check had been pronounce
ed a forgery. The case was Immediately
reported to the chief of police who has
had at once a circular sent out offering
reward for the apprehension of the GRIM
inal. Chief Hill says this is about the
slickest trick he has ever heard of. Par
ker's method of mailing letter as iden-
LITIGATION ahead enables him to work one
city after another.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26

deserves the glory the country accords
him for that splendid triumph Well
done admiral! 1t is not strange that
you also were a hero at Manila. and
illustrated in that historic harbor the
prowess and glory OF American sea-
men.
Dewey's opinion Is the real majority
opinion! He Is more than they all.
And behind his voice, pleading for
Schley and justice, with the exception
of few hoarse, croaking expressions.
will rise in wave after wave of popu-
lar indignation, the disapproval and
condemnation Of the courts unfair
and Ubiquitous findings. He viii carry
the case to the peoplel From an I'M
just court to tribunal of highest ju-
risdiction and unerring arbitrament.
Schley has been wronged, and he will
be righted by his countrymen. Civil
courts and congress and the people
will answer the department and its
temporary triumph with such a rever-
sal as shall not be forgotten in a gen.
Grafton. The people will not consent
to see their greatest hero deprived Of
his rights and then dishonored, and
they are not unlikely to stand by him I,
to the full vindication that comes by
a call to the presidency. That court
of inquiry is the Long contribution TO
his nomination for the highest Ameri-
can magistracy, and 1t will take ire
mendous work to defeat him If he is
put before the country for that honor.
The man who bravely walked the deck
of the Brooklyn during the battle
storm on Santiago when Shafter was
about to retreat. in spite of Wheeler's
opposition, may yet walk the portlco
of the white house as great prcsi-
dent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26

to preach to us about the sin of foraging,
but on this occasion his faith gave out
and he offered to pilot us to where he
had passed some sheep grazing on hill
side a few miles from camp.
There was no time to lose as the day
was wellnigh spent. and 1t looked as If
our Christmas dinner, II we got any,
would be at a too fashionably late hour
to suit our appetites. Lucius went
ahead to show the way, Bill came next
with the gun to act as eXecutioner, and
Dave followed tc play butcher, a calling
he had followed at home; while John re-
NAMED in camp to bile the goose some
more and see II he could not wheedle
Nat Wright, the teamster, out of some
salt-we having used up our scant sup
ply on the cast iron fowl In the pot.
We soon found the sneep. iney were
wild, but Bill brought one down at about
100 yards We hamstrung It and hung
1t on a lock of the fence. Dave pro-
ceeded to skin it down ards" and dressed
It to the queens taste. We were soon
back in camp. not, however without an
encounter with the outside guard, but we
Squared" him by promising to divide.
John had been successful in his quest
for salt, and by o'clock we sat down to
a feast of fat mutton, cornbread and
cowpeas with goose to look at but not
to eat. Well, that was nearly forty years
ago, and since then / have eaten some
rare good meals-cooked by famous chefs
in splendid hostelries, but never have 1
eaten meal that tasted as good. and 1
can thoroughly sympathlze with the
Georgia judge who said he would give
$500 for a ginger cake that tasted to him
like it did when he was boy.
We rolled ourselves in our blankets
and were soon sleeping the sleep Of the
just, with consciences void of offense.
And when at early dawn the next morn
ing the bugle sounded, Better saddle up.
better saddle up, better saddle up your
horses we mounted cheerfully, know
ing that with haversacks we'll filled with
cold mutton we were fortified against the
hardships of the day.
Private) w. c. DODsON..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
NATIONAL CAPITAL
IS FULL OF KICKERS
People There Are in Washington Who Kick at
Growing BOOSTERS, Sneezlng Men and
oisy Trolley Cars and Then at
All Things in General.

presents a neat appearances. Senator
Spooner for instance, who is one OF the
brainiest men In the senate. seems TO just
wear the first things that he happens to
pick up In his room in the morning
Senator Hoar wears dinky little mats
and he hasn't much use for hat brush.
In the house Representative Shattuc, OF
Ohio. wears the noisiest waistcoat and
generally the same one session after ses-
sion Representative Loudenslager, OF
New Jersey. looks neat all the time and
the red carnation Is never missing from
his button hole. Representative Richard
son. OF Tennessee, the floor leader OF the
Democrats. known in Tennessee as the
Tall Sycamore from Rutherford" wears
black always.
There are three events that happen in
the press gallery Of the capitol with regu-
larity every year. Ex-Governor Francis.
Of Missouri. sends box OF cigars, another
friend Of the boys sends oysters and the
Texas Midland railroad sends memoran-
dunn books. The Texas Midland is short
road, but IL considered perfect in every
way. The arrival Of the books this year
recalled a story which Is told on Jay
Gould. Mr.. Gould had a proposition from
the president Of a line that was only 20
miles long TO exchange annual passes with
him. Mr.. Gould in reply said: MY
friend, my road is a thousand times long
er than yours. and don't think an ex-
change would be exactly perfect recipro-
city"
But my road is just as broad as
yours" returned the little railroad man.
There is a revival of the rumor that
typesetting machines will be placed in the
new government printing office when IL Is
completed. All the work in the printing
Office Is now done by hand, presumably
for the reason that more people can be
provided with jobs. There is quite stir
among the employees. for the installation
OF typesetting machines would mean the
discharge Of some 800 or 400 employees. 1t
would seem that the machines should be
introduced. The amount Of work done in
the government printing office is some
thing wonderful Especially during con-
gress IS there a great rush to get out all
the pills and voluminous reports that are
made. Then, too. the census ONCE has
caused quite a volume Of work for the
printers. The work could be done on ma
chimes at a great reduction in expense,
but members of congress who have to
take care Of constituents will be slow 10
make the innovation. .-H
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
FIGHT ON CASTRO
CREATES ALARM
REVOLUTION TAKES VERY Sc
RIouS TURN IN VENE-
ZUELA.

NEW YORK, Dec. A.-The revolution
against the Castro government which has
broken out in Venezuela is a serious af-
fair, according to the Fort de France.
Martinique, correspondent of The Herald.
The first leaders to rise against the
president were Generals Luciano Men
deze and Sedeno. General Mendoza is pres
ldent of the state Of Arazua and General
Cedeno is director of customs at Puerto
Cabello.
General Mendoza is now marching upon
La Victoria, an important point In the
vicinity of Caracas General Cedeno
wishes to rescue General Ramon Guerras
formerly minister Of war. who is a pris-
oner in the fortress of Puertro Gabeho.
The instruction has spread eastward to-
ward Baruuisimeto. in the state Of Lara,
and toward the state of Falcon. The insur-
gents are well armed and are about TO
receive a further supply~of guns, rifles
and ammunition. The Venezuelan war
ship Postaurador has arrived here TO
watch for and try to intercept the steamer
which is bringing these munitions OF war
for the revolutionists. The warship Gres-
DO. which arrived here recently, left very
soon afterward, without disclosing her
destination.
General Natos, one OF the revolutionary
leaders, has just reached here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
TROLLEYS COLLIDE
IN THE DENSE FOG
CHATTANOOGA MoToRMAN AND
TWO PASSENGERS SERIOUS
LY INJURED IN COLLISION.

CHATTANOOGA. Dec. 2L-Last night
at 1:10 in a dense fog which covered this
whole territory two cars OF the Chatta-
noOga Electric Railway company, both
going at full speed. crashed into each
other badly injuring one OF the motormen
and two passengers, and seriously bruis-
ing a number of others.
The accident was caused by the inabil-
ity OF the motormen to stop their cars
when each saw the other. as 1t was i'm
possible TO see more than few feet
ahead.
The cars themselves were rather badly
torn up and caused a great deal OF
trouble. Physicians were hastily sum-
moned to the scene and rendered the aid
in their power. The injured are
Bud Holmes motorman.
w. ID. McClusky.
Passenger, name unknown.
The extent Of the injuries could not be
told. Holmes had his leg broken and is
seriously injured about the head and may
die OF his injuries. The same is true Of
McCluslxy. The other passenger viii re-
cover. A number Of others were more or
less hurt. but none OF them seriously. It
is thought.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
WILL DEVELOP
THE ZINC FIELDS
THE CHATTANOOGA CAPITALISTS
HOPE TO FIND RICH REWARD IN
KNOX CO. ZINC DEPOSITS.

CHATTANOOGA. Temp, Dec. Al. w
Adams, who is the principal owner in the
zinc fields recently acquired at Mascot,
in Knox county. said the company would
begin at once to develop the lands.
About ten years ago these gentlemen
purchased about 1000 acres OF mineral
lands. containing rich deposits OF zinc.
Numerous tests have been made and the
entire tract was found to be underlined
with zinc ore OF very superior quality,
which bids fair to rival In quantity as well
as in quantity the output OF the Joplin
mines On the tract recently purchased
by MIR. Adams and, associates there are
excellent water power facilities. which will
be utilized in connection with the mining
interests.
The gentlemen who are interested IN the
company besides Mr.. Adams are H. Clay
Evans, W. J. Goodman, Washington, d.
C; Dudley Baldwin, Jr., Cleveland. O.. /;
f. I. Stone, OF Atlanta
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
A Christmas Dinner
With WheeIer'S Cavalry

II was Christmas. in 1869. that three
rebel cavalrymen stood around their
campfire. toasting themselves alternately
on one side and then on the other in a
vain effort to keep warm. They were,
as a rule. not given to growing. as they
had long since learned that It did no
good. But IT had been cornbread and
cowpeas for breakfast, with no better
prospect for dinner. and they were cold
and tired as we'll as hungry.
Now, IL I was at home 1 would have
for dinner today"-but he got no further,
for he was met with a chorus OF DRY
up. Bill, we can't stand such talk as
that" and Bill subsidized.
"I. for one. don't like IT," said Dave.
well. what are you going to do about
it?'' replied John.
The first, ray OF hope camO from john
who said that he had heard some geese
In the direction OF the creek, and thought
he would go and water his horse.
There were four iE the mess-Dave.
and John and Lucius and BILL There
had been five, but Jim had gone on his
last ride a few months ago. and we were
to see him no more this side of heaven.
He had been our boss forager, and we
felt that had he lived we would not have
been reduced to such straits as now con-
fronted US.
BY and by Jonn returned from watering
his horse, with something in a sack tied
70 his saddle, and visions of roast goose
loated through our hungry brains. Had
any of us ever heard Sol Smith Rus
sells goose with sage and inguns" we
certainly would have sung it. ....-s
But alas. for human hopes, that must
have been the goose which saved the
Roman army. We cooked it for hours,
then put soda in the pot and cooked 1t
some more. Result: We could not stick
a fork in It much less eat it.
About this time Lucius came in from
a scout, tired and hungry. and when he
learned the prospects for dinner he was
mad.
Christian yet for that matter and used