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BEET SUGAR RECORD OF UTAH FARMERS.
Cash Prize Awarded Sanpete and Utah County Growers by
Orange Judd Farmer.

Great interest has been aroused
among the farmers and business in
terests Of Utah during the past year
by the sugar beet growers contest
conducted for large prizes, hy Orange
Judd Farmer, the Chicago agricultural
paper that has done so much to pro-
mote this great Industry in the west
The results IN last years sugar beet
contest will be announced in the paper
referred TO IN It's March ! issue. For the
record showing most clearly methods
pursued and results obtained, prospect
i've of the yield prize OF 500 Il
awarded to Christian A. Madsen, OF
GunnIson. Utah. While some crops
gave heavier gross yield Of bects per
acre. Ms Madsens beets were he
richest In sugar of any reported from
Utah, and with hut a single exception,
have the highest sugar content of any
crop reported IA any part OF the ooun-
try in this contest. Mr.. Madsen's crop
averaged IS per cent sugar with the
very high co-efIlcient Of purity of Ai4
per cent Mr.. Madsen Is developing
almost the only sugar beet seed STA
ton in the country, and these results
indicate that Utah can produce beet
seed that viii rival In quality the best
Imported from Germany.
Some phenomenal crops grown by
farmers for the utah Sugar companyS
factory at Lehl are reported. The
first prize crop for Utah was raised by
John Woodhouse, Of LehI for which
he was awarded a prize OF 500, Mr.,
NJ. II. Woodhouee Of the same place,
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TILLMAN-MLAURINl TROUBLE.
Meeting Of Senate Committee on Privileges and Election Re-
suited in No SoIuon-RepubHcan Members Confess They
Are Unable 10 Formulate Scheme 10 Relieve Situation.

Washington, Feb 26.--The meeting Of
the senate committee on privileges and
elections this forenoon did not result
IN supplying any solution of the dif-
iiculty that the senate is In, IN con-
nection with the Tllman- McLaurin
matter. The Republican members Of
the committee frankly confessed That
they had not been able TO formulate
n scheme which would relieve the situa-
ton and after less than an hours dis
CussiOn, they asked that the committee
should adjourn until 2 o'clock, the un-
Outstanding being that the senate
ihould adjourn after a brief session
and thus give the committee an oppor-
tunity to fully consider this most inn
rortant question which most senators
look lsAon In It's present shape as a
gtumhSsg block N the way OF all other
legislation
The meeting of the committee was
marked by the best OF feeling on the
part Of all the members and all agreed
readily to a preliminary suggestion by
Chairman Burrows that the question
should be approached from a purely
partisan standpoint because 0f It's
general Importance. II was evident
however, that the Democrats were in
clined TO apprehoud some effort NJ poll
teal capital by the Republicans and the
channel through which they manifested
this soon became evident when senator
Foraker made the suggestion that there
should be- a scyerer degree Of punish
mcnt melted out 10 senator Tillman than
To Senator Mclaurln Senator Dubois
met this suggestion with a negative ANA
when the suggestion was Afterwards
made that senator Tillman should be
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being q close second for the prize Of
$50 These crops averaged ~ tons of
dressed bcets per acre, containing from
10 10 Il per cent sugar Of S2i TO 81 per
cent purity a number OF other crops
were also reported
The net profits per acre reported In
this contest 10y Utah growers ran from
1913 to S6i that is to say all the eN-
pense Of raising the crop. including 8
per cent on value Of land, ana full
prices charged against the crop for all
labor performed, left a net profit aver
aging sal per acre.
Orange Judd Farmer contrasts these
results with the crops grown under
ordinary methods, where the profit n
only one third as much az under these
prizewinning methods. Ii nays D nigh
compliment to the progressive farmers
and beetgrOwers OF Utah In Colo
RADIO. the contest was even more sue
ceesful. owing 10 ideal conditions OF
soil climate and intensive culture az
Rocky Ford where one Of the prize
crops amounted 20 over 80 tons OF beets
on one acre and the grand prize crop
contained nearly six tons sugar IN the
gross. MS against four tons In the John
Woodhouse grand prize crop OF utAh'
grown on one acre Large avs inns
yield Of sugar appears u Is dWaried
by the extraordinary production OF 10
tons OF raw sugar per acre over tS
entire area by the famous Eva planla-
ton In Hawaii. and by other large
Yields In cuba. Java and other cane
sugar countries This emphasizes the
necessity Of maintaining the present
nrniectiYe tariff ON beet sugar.
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SENATE.

Washington, Feb 2G.--Agaln today
the galleries Of the senate were
thronged with spectators when the
body convened. All were anticipating q
reopenng Of the discussion OF The con-
troycrsy respecting the right OF Sena-
tors McIdurm and Tillman Of south
Carolina 10 participate In the dcba,c
Of the body while under the ban OF
contempt
Immediately after the chaplain had
pronounced the invocation Mr. Forak-
en- Of ohio was recognized lie said
that on account Of the Mckinley mem
oral exercises, which We're TO be held
In the hull of the house Of representa-
tives at or about II o'clock tomorrow
he moved that when the senate adj
iouro today. It be until ll45 a, m to-
morrow. The motion Wns agreed TO
Mr. Burrows Of Michigan chairman
Of the committee on privileges and cleo
tlonp. was recognized He said the
committee was In the midst Of the
consideration of q very important
question q decision upon which had
non been reached By instruction of
tho committee he therefore moved that
the senate adjourn. Without obiec-
ton. the motion was carried ana the
senate adjourned.
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called upon TO prove before the CONF
mittee that the charge which he had
repeated in the senate--that his COLI
league had yielded to undue influence
there was a hint that II this matter
should be entered upon some senators
would insist upon the reopening Of tho
charges on file In the committee In con-
nectlOn with the election Of other scna-
tors. which charges have never been
disposed Of
During the morning meeting Of the
committee Senator Bailey notified the
Republican members thaI the Demo-
Gratis would not submit 10 the adoption
OF resolution suspending the SCUM
Carolina senator's He said he agreed
that they should be punished for their
breach OF the peace In the presence OF
the senate, but he was satisfied the
Democrats would not submit to any
proceedings which would deprive
state OF representation. Some VI the ile1
publican members OF the committee rel
plled that they agreed as to the unwls1
dom and impracticabIlity of preceding
hy way of suspension While no proS-l
pective statement of policy was made
from the Republican side, there was
enough said to lead TO the conclusion
that the proposed resolution for suspen-
sion had been abandoned and that the
punishment suggested will be In the
form Of censure Indeed, some Of the
Republican members OF the committee
snv that this Ia practically the only
course open 10 them. The Republicans
however WIN contend Tor more severe
rebuke to Mr.. gilman than shall be
adopted towards Mr. McLaurin, ana
the Democrats Win resist this disorim-
nation. That is now the point OF
greatest difference.
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German Tariff Compromise.

Berlin, Feb. 26.-The tariff committee
Of the relchstag today adopted the COM
promise amendment to the new tarin
bill, regarding the corn duties, IN spite
OF strenuous opposition By the govern
ment members The vote on the ainend-
ment was IA ayes TO 10 noes
The discussion In the committee pre-
cedng the vote on the amendment was
very bitter Count Won SchWerln- Loe-
wlt2 CConseryutive) IN supporting the
amendment declared that threats OF n
dissolution OF the reichstag had no
terrors for the Conservatives III the
government declined to meet the Right
fists he said, the latter would refuse 70
recognize their obligation to conclude
treaties Tho government was acting
In antagOniSm 10 the majority OF the
reichstag and OF the diets, and there
fore the ministers were responsible FOR
the consequences.
The minister Of commerce, Herr Noel-
Ter, IN reply appealed 10 the commit
tee 10 trust IN the government az TINS
highly critical moment The govern
ment was the best Judge Of what was
possible OF achievement It's attitude
was not based on fear of the foreigner
but on recognition OF the necessity for
maintaining the national export trade.
ANY failure 10 reaCn an understanding
would harm agriculture.
The committee amendment passed by
the tariff committee raises the minis
mum and maximum rates on wheat and
corn 10 six and seven and a half marks
per coo Kilograms respectively, and en-
oats and barley 10 five and One-half and
seven marks per 900 kilograms respec-
lively.
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GEN. LUKBAN
CAPTURED

Washington, Feb. &c. Gen Chafee
today notified the war department that
Lieut.. strlbler Of the Philippine scouts
captured Gen, Lukbau on the END inst
The prisoner Is confined at Laguan
Another capture Is recorded in the
same dispatch. namely that Of William
punstou. said 90 be deserter from
company G.. Eighth infantry, who had
In his possession lot Of arms and
ammunition, and all of the tools neces-
sary for the making Of ammunition,
lie was captured by Second Lieut..
Pratt. First infantry at CaghaiWp on
the island of Samar The lieutenant
also destroyed the Quarrel and the fac
tory and killed II soldiers, besides
capturing an of Dunston's c0Wespon-
deuC1.
rhc officials Of the war depart
ment regard The capture Of Lukban as
the most mportent military event
since Aeuinaldos capture. He was run
down on lbs ISLAND " Samar. The
place Of his confinement Is a tiny Is
land IN bay on the north coast Of
Samnr
Lukbau Is one Of the most energetic
and feroclous of rebels He is half
breed a miXture 0f Chinese ana FLIP
inc stock. ana he has been an irrecon-
cllable from the first he had various
Businesses in the mountains Of Samar
from which he would descend upon The
the coast towns. and his relgn Of ter
ror was ~ complete that the entire
population of the island paid tribute
To him as the price OF freedom from
attack Ordinary campaign methods
failed in his case, and his capture now
Is believed Ia be- thr natural working
out OF the system Of dividing the Is
land into small squares by military
garrisons. and making 70 impossible for
the Insurgents 20 obtain food or shelter,
Gen. Chanee has ordered that Lux
ban be treated az a prisoner OF war OF
officers rank
Pratt OF the First infantry, has been
engaged with a force OF the enemy at
Cabagayan, north Samar and has cap
tured an American calling himself
Dunston. who deserted from company
&. OF the Eighth Infantry, which Is nor
now m the Philippines Pratt also cap
turcd six rifles. four shotguns, several
reyolyers, % bolos and all Of Abuke's
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especial to the oNews.,Y

Washington Feb 20 From present
Indications the sugar controversy will
be carried from the committee To the
floor of the house Last nights Re
publican caucus developed the fact that
there IS great deal Of bitterness in the
party over the proposed concession OF
70 per cent to cuba. The
Utah idaho and Wyoming dele
cations IN the house with The
other representatives from beet sugar
districts, notably Michigan, California,
and Colorado are forming a solid organ
i2ation IN opposition to the proposal VI
the ways and means committee. Beet
sugar men say that IL they cannot win
In the conference and succeed In over
throwing the ways and means commit
tee they win carry the fight into the
house, They even say they are prepared
90 Join with the Democrats IN prevent
ing the ways and means committee
from bringing in a rule cutting or
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Pump Waters \
OfUtah Lake.
Board of Canal Presidents Met this Morning and Decided
To Submit the Proposition 10 their Respective
Companies at an Early Date.

A meeting Of the board of canal pres
idents, who represent the artificial
channels which tap III Jordan river for
irrigation waters, was held In tho
offices Of Hon. Angus NJ Cannon today.
There were present the presidents OF
the four canal companies outside Of the
city, city Engineer Kelsey j Fewson
Smith, the court water commissioner,
and James H. Gardner who representa-
ed a company ready 10 undertake the
erection OF water pumplng plants, by
ballot Mr.. Kelsey voting IN the mega
tive, It was decided by the four canal
presidents outside Of the cis to present
TO their respective companies for rati-
ilcation a proposition TO establish q
pumping station to supply their canals
With water. II was concluded that a
plant furnishing 400 second feet Of wa
ter would relieve the canal companies
Of their present distress and at the con-
clusion of the meeting It was agreed
that the proposal should be submitted
TO the respective organizations at once
80 that Immediate action may be de-
clded upon by the board.
Geo. G. Lambert Jr., assumed his
duties as secretary TO the board of
presidents aud took charge Of the books
belonging to his office.
COMMITTEE RESIGNS.
The work Of the board of canal pres
ldents so far az relates to is EFFORTS
10 secure the aid Of Congress In con-
yertlng tah Lake into reservoir
seems to be coming 20 naughG and the
reason for the same ar stated by one
Of the members OF the board today
Is a lack Of Lnion, The special commits
tee that was appointed by the board 10
act in securing the aid OF Congress
has dishtegrated because the members
feel that they are not sufficiently sup-
ported ny he several canal companies
That this Is The view they take of the
matter is son In the following resig-
naUon which was rendered by the
committee 10 the board at the meeting
of the former yesterday
10 the BuuId OF President, Jordan
River Canals. Salt Lake City-Gentle-
men -,}ens assured that the governs
mert would not act IN the matter Of
increasing the reservoir capacity OF
Utah Lake so long as there is Disagree
mont between the several appropria-
tors of The water; and IN view of the
sunliningnoss .of M least OPS fo sy,eiiis
number tho North Jordan company
to further support the committee in its
efforts 10 carry out your purposes' and
being satisfied that further action by
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-02-26

Pursuant to the can OF Gov. Heber
NJ Wells convention of representative
lrfgaon of Utah, whose irrigation
systems have been the prototypes for
oil others Of modern times, met In the
Assembly HAN a, o'clock this after
noon The governors cali, which was
issued On Tuesday, Feb. 4, made a
general statement Of the objects Of the
proposed convention A thorough Gis-
cusson Of the needs Of the State in the
matter Of irrigation, consideration of
the adylsabilIty Of a thorough and ac-
tive organization Of lrrigators and the
Initiation Of such action IN the interest
Of irrigation as may be deemed neces-
sary, were suggested as being among
The Important matterssto come under
the conyenton's notice. Since that
general outlint'hos been laid out by
the governor the matters which were
thus broadly covered have been so seq
Iegated as to be presented under the
following sub-headlngs
1.-THE Existing Confusion" It's
cause and remedy.
THE Larger and Smaled River
systems The causes which they af-
lord for confusion and future conten-
ton compared.
The Ideal Irrigation system" ITS
suQllVslons functions, control aud at
talnment
= Operating an Irrigation System"
me most effective organization for.
o. me lrrigablc and -nrlgabe
Areas Their relations and how they
Gan be most fully and effectively util-
Yea IN the interests Of the state and
Irrigation
G-'Goyernment Aid In the Reclama-
Utah
4-'Forest Reservations" Is their
extension desirable and for the best
interests of irrigation and OF the state?
state Legislation what. II any,
j. necessary IN aid OF irrigation, and
s-'NatIonal Legislation" What, II
CATION
The lrrigator In State and Ma
uonal LeglslatIon.' Should his power
aug influence be- used IN shaping legis-
''uon ana TO what extent and how?
IL Organization OF Irrigation In
iW'esS Is II necessary or desira-
se ana what shan be the nature aud
junction Of the organization.
E-Mlscellaneous.
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Sugar Beet
Republicans.
lRey rebel c4gainS Proposed Tariff Concessions 10 Cuba
Propose 10 Garry Right From Ways and Slleans Com
nH'ee 70 FooS Of he House REPRESENTATIVES Fsou Beef
SagaS Districts Forming Strong Organization

amendments to the bill as was done Ia
the case OF the war tax reduction bill
aud they state that when the bin comes
w for general discussion and amend.
ment they viii be willing to join forces
with the tariff revision Republicans
led by Mr.. Babcock, ana 80 IN for
thorough discussion Of the tarn act
UTAH LADY DELEGATES.
Mr.. MoQuarrie, Of the Eastern states
mission accompanied by Mrs. Annie
Taylor hyde and part OF the Utah
ladies' delegation. win leave here to-
morrow for Baltimore to hold o meeting
In that city on Friday, then they will
40 10 Philadelphia whore woman's
meeting Will be held on Sunday.
Mrs. Maria Y, DOu9all Mrs PhOebd
Y. Beattle, Mrs. Josephine Burton and
Mrs Susa Young Gates, Will leave for
New York tomorrow
Mrs. Emmelne y, Wells will remain
IN city to attend the meeting Of the
Mothers congress.
Idaho OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lauer, Idaho
Falls, &c.
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educational institutions were present
President Loubet was warmly chcercd
along the route as he drove 20 tho
Pantheon escorted by a squadron OF
curaHsiers.
The president and the cabinet minis
tiers took their seats IN the official tli-
bune erected In Che choir, while In tho
transept beneath the dome, were two
other tribunes, one 10 the right, re.
served for Nine. l.oubet and the wives
Of the ministers and the other. TO the
left on which the members of Victor
Hugo's family were seated The Unit
ed states ambassador Cen Porter.
sat IN the front row OF seats set apart
for the diplomatic corps
Exactly beneath the center OF the
dome rose, from out q cluster Of palms
and flowers, the bust Of Victor Hugo
by the celebrated sculptor David d'An-
gers and this was the symbol to which
the eyes OF the thousands OF spccta-
tors assembled within the vast hull
were directed, A few steps behind the
bust was little platform, from which
the artists Of the Coincide Franchise
recited verses from the poets works.
Tribunes for the senators. deputies
academicians and the other principal
guests were ranged around the nave,
about 5000 persons In All being present.
A PRIVILEGED position between the bust
and the front Of the presidents tribune
was reserved for about 80 young men
and girls selected from various schoOa
10 typify The youth OF France.
The decoration Of the interior Of the
Pantheon for which parliament voted
$4,000 francs, was very simple but
impressive, blue being the dominant
color The sides were draped with
blue velvet ornamented with the lnl-
tials Of "N H." and beneath the domo
was suspended an enormous gilt laurel
wreath, attached to he surrounding
walls by Hight garands Of foliage, The
walls Of the apse were completely hid
den by velvet hanglngs. embroidered
In gold In the center Of which stood out
q large wreath ncloslng within II q
Tyre and the initials "V. H. beneath
being the dates "lSO2-l9O2," The prn'
cipal facade was also hung with blua
velvet, bearing the name OF the poet
while clusters Of palms ana ilags
heightened the external color effect
The ceremony began shortly after 10
o'clock in the morning and was con-
cuded at Has a, m. The program
included euogistic oratons by NJ.
Leagues, minister Of public lnstruc.
ton, and NJ. HanotauX, president Of the
institute; recltals of several Of Hugo's
poems by members Of the Coincide
Franchise, and the rendering OF hymns
based on Hugos works by NJ, Del
mas. Of the opera, and a choir of 1850
men and women The band of the Re-
publican guards and an orchestra num-
bering 100 persons performed the IN
strumental art OF the exercises. The
scene within the Pantheon was most
imposing and fun Of color owing 10
the brilliant tollettes Of the ladies' and
the uniforms of the officials In all
the public schools Of France the DAY
will be celebrated by lectures on the
life OF Frances national poet and by
readings from his works by the pro-
fessors.
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ANOTHER CASE OF
PTOMAlNE POISONING

Another case Of ptomaiue poisoning
occurred in this city yesterday which.
but Tor prompt medical attention,
would possibly have had fatal sequel
A Mr. Anderson, who resides az the
rear of 1888 east Seventh South, ate very
heartily yesterday OF canned corned
beef. which had been purchased at a
local store. shortly afterwards he was
seized w.th severe pains and Dr. w. IT,
Cannon was hastily summoned Prompt
measures were taken with the result
the patient today although very weak.
Is decidedly. better.
Or. Common stated this afternoon thar
the attention " the medical fraternity
had been called recently 10 a number
of similar cases and in his opinion the
publh SHOULD be very careful 10 see
that tie meat and fish purchased Il
fresh and untainted.
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London, Feb. 26--The attitude Of the
English newspapers towards the visit
OF Prince Henry of Prussia to the
United States has called out rebuke
from the Westminster Gazette which
cautions the responsible papers against
continuance Of policy whereby
Great Britain is placed in the awkward
position Of seeming DESTROYS Of making
bad blood between Germany and the
United States while putting In claim
for gratitude on her own account ON
thefsoore of past favors
~, Is not dignided and is scarcely
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BRITISH NEWSPAPER REBUKED
Westminster Gazette Cautions Responsible Ones Against Policy
Which Makes England Appear to Want TO Stir UPSTlte
Between Germany and United States

well bred. says the Gazette, TO re-
mind the United States OF obligations
we have no reason TO suppose they Viii
forget and lt is certainly impoliic To
display anxiety in regard TO the possible
results " the friendly meeting between
the president and the German prince
The paper then proceeds 20 sound a
note OF warning against carrying re-
sentiment towards Germany 20 ne point
OF endeayorine 10 make mischief be-
tween Germany ana another power I'm
view OF the already strained relations
occasloned by the 1ig-zag policy OF the
government which threatens TO place
Great Britain IN position OF nnugon-
ism 10 both Germany ana Russia.
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VICTOR HUOOg CENTENARY

seau. the premier, and the other mem
bers OF the cabinet. the members OF
the senate and the chamber Of depu-
ties, representative delegations from
the institute and other state bodies. IN
Guiding the leading lights OF art. sci
enoe and literature in France, and dep
putations from the various lycees and
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Paris, Feb. 26--The series Of festiyi-
ties to celebrate the centenary OF the
birth OF Victor Hugo, which Will last
until Sunday next, opened this NOM
Ing with a grand ceremony within the
Pantheon, under the auspices Of the
government.
President Loubet, NJ. Wsldeek-Rous-