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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-28
MEx1cAN A NATURAL MINER.
Those Who Contemplate Pro-
jecting in His Country.

could not advise anyone to start
to Mexico seeking high-grade propo-
sition which may be worked with
small capital. My opinion in this is
based on the following facts:
A more or less scientific system of
mining and metallurgy was practiced
in many localities in Mexico long be-
fore the California discoveries gave
American mining it's great impetus.
These operations were carried on I'M
der the supervision of the priesthood,
and for the benefit of the church. At
that time the population of Mexico
was fanatically religious; therefore,
anything pertaining to the interest of
the church would attract the interest
of the public at large. The ecclesi-
astical mining plants did not require
special and exclusive class of opera
tives, but employed any and all of
the communicates who were not
otherwise occupied. 1t follows that
nearly all the laborers of the coun-
try would, at some time or other in
their lives, be employed in mining
operations. In later years the Amer
lean and German miners have made
Mexico field of operations, and have
installed comparatively recent meth
DDS. These foreign enterprises have
been no respecters of persons, as re-
CARDS their native laborers, employ
ing the first person who appeared to
fill vacancy; and since few dollars
in hand makes the average Mexican
laborer too rich to work, vacancies
were not infrequent. From all of
which it follows that the conditions
have been favorable for general dis
semination of practical mining knowl-
edge in Mexico, writes Theodore S. De
Lay, in Engineering Magazine.
Now, the Mexican, while not of
strong mentality, has the faculty of
observation strongly developed by
slloso- eontacU-wlth nature, and has the
capacity for accurate imitation char
acteristic of all semi-civilized peo-
pies. Hence, we may expect to find
him good off-hand judge of ore, quite
skillful in tests with the "batea" and
horn spoon, and even able to supple
ment these with rough roasting and
amalgamating operations. In nearly
every Mexican home, however lowly,
one will find specimens of ore, with
which the children play while they
listen to the talk of their elders about
the fortunes which have been gained
by the turning of a Stone. In coun-
try over every foot of which men of
the above character have been roam
ing for generations, either directly
In search of mineral or as herders,
yet ever with an eye open for piedras
ricas, there is small chance of there
remaining anything which can be
seen at surface.
No Wonder.
Business is frightfully dull to-day"
said the junior partner of the tailoring
firm.
'"No WONDER" said the senior part
ner, angrily. "Who wrote our ad. for
the papers to-day?"
81 did. Why?"
Because it says: DO you need an
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-28
No Wonder.
Large Pearls.

A French naturalist, Rapael Dubois,
asserts that all large pearls are moth
ing but sarcophagi, in the center of
which rest the dead bodies of small
marine worms.-World's Work.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-28

'ITHIN less than half a cen
fury Japan has risen from
an unknown nation of SUI
perstitious, semibarbarous
people to the dignity of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY.
Effort to Retain DIR. Patton i'm the
Faculty-HOnOrary Degrees.

PRINCETON, n. J.. June lit was
learned to-day that the board of trustees
of Princeton University held an extra ses-
sion and voted to give former President
Patton $4,000 a year to continue in the
chair of ethics. In addition. a subscription
was taken up among the members of the
board. and $4,000 was raised. one promi-
nent alumnus giving $4,000 to be added to
President Ratton's salary of $4,000 a year.
The $4,000 is TO be paid in installments of
5000 Il year, which guarantees him sal
airy of $4,000 for five years, the same
amount he received as president. Presi-
dent Patton was. yesterday, officially Of
fered the presidency of the Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary and the chair of theology,
but he declined to accept.
At the exercises of the northumberland
fifty-ffth annual commencement to-day, a
large number of honorary degrees were
conferred. among them the following
Doctor Of laws. Judge James ID. Reid, of
Pittsburg; doctor of divinity, the Rev.
Richard Davenport Harlan, president of
Lake Forest University, Illinois; master of
arts, James Heron Eckels, ex-controller of
the currency. The various and numerous
fellowships and prizes also were awarded.
AT the close of the commencement exer-
cses held in Alexander hall to-day brief
addresses were made by President Patton
and President-elect Wilson The senior
dinner and the passing of the loving cup to-
night closed the exercises of Princeton's
dred-and-fifty-fifth annual COM
mencement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12
NEW RURAL MAIL ROUTES.
Free Delivery Service Extended in
Eight Indiana Counties.

WASHINGTON, June 1l-Rural free de-
in Indiana as follows:
Hobart, Lake County-Addtional service
one carrier; length of route, 235s miles;
served, 545, houses on route, l22, star
route SO. 712 TO be discontinued postoffice
a Deepriver to be supplied by rural car
rier. Mail to Hobart, Ind.
Loree. Miami County-One carrier: length
OF route 221a miles; area covered, "a square
miles; population served, IS4; houses on
route, 1l2.
Markle. Huntington County-Additional
service, one carrier: length of route, 2Si9
miles; area covered. - square miles: popu-
lation served 7O6: houses on route. 157
Rochester. Fulton County-Additional
service. one carrier: length of route. 2i4
miles; area covered. Il square miles: pop
Postoffice at Bearss 10 be discontinued.
Star route 81. 74s to be discontinued. Post
office at Showley 10 be supplied by rural
carrier Mail 20 Rochester. Ind.
Scrcleville. Clinton County-One carrier
length of route, % miles: area covered. 81
square miles; population served, 652; houses
on route, las. Postoffice at Gaylor 10 be
discontinued. Star route 33.552 to be dscon-
tinued Mail 10 Scircleville. Ind
YORKTOWN, Boone County-Additional
service. one carrier: length Of route. 25s.
miles; area covered. . square miles; poula-
ton served. 522; number of houses on route,
lis.
tional service, two carriers. length OF
route. 4Shs miles: area covered. "A square
miles; population served. l.423: houses on
routes, 3l6; carriers, Walter Greenley and
Edward Minick.
windfall Ttoton County-Two carriers:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12

Diplomas Given to 10 Graduates-Ad-
dress by DIR. Gunsaulus.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE. Ind. June n.-Purdue
University to-day graduated 10 students
from this years enrolment of 1,1S7 and.
counting the diplomas issued this year,
has conferred degrees on los. The COM
mencement exercises were held in tent on
the campus, the weather being ideal and
the attendance larger than ever before.
Guests were here from many States. most
IL the parents and relatives of graduates,
and these were augmented by crowds from
this city The big tent prepared for the
exercises was blown down during the early
morning hours and was badly rent in
places. but was replaced by strenuous eff
fort on the part OF students as helpers
President Stone opened the exercises by
introducing the Rev ID. NJ. DonslOw who
offered prayer After the Invocation Pres
fdent Stone announced that only abstracts
OF theses from each university department
would be given. Taylor Fouts opened the
student programme by delivering a paper
on THE Relationship of heterogeneous Foods
TO Egg Production" William Scott Dow
Interspersed with music. these theses fol-
lowed Frances Mary De Frees. "AbsOrp-
ton of Copper Sulphate by Paper" Harry
Carton May. Test OF COrliss Engine To
Determine the Effects of Changes in the
Clearance, Compression and Cutoff"
Clarence Erie Reid. Commercial Efici-
ency Test OF the Power Station OF tine
Union Traction Company"
Or. Frank Wakely Gunsaulus. OF Chi
cago. delivered the commencement adj
dress. his subject being The New Educa-
ton" When he had concluded his address
he turned for a few remarks 10 the gradu-
ates and gave them timely advice on the
commencement OF their world career.
After the address President Stone pre-
scented the diplomas. and after the bene-
diction by Or. Denslow the audience dis
banded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12

lev and A. X Reischauer. After the deliv-
cry of diplomas society reunions were neld
ia the various society halls.
The board of trustees met AT 10 a. m.
and passed upon "A number OF important
matters. Professors were selected to fill
the two chairs recently vacated, but the
names have not been announced.
At 3 O'Clock I'm the afternoon the annual
meeting OF the alumni association was held
officers were elected for next year, Prof
T. II. X. McComb being chosen for presi-
dent and Judge Noris, Of Bedford, was
selected as the alumni member on the
board Of college trustees. The annual ban
quest OF the association was then held IN
the gymnasium. James Todd, attorney OF
Chicago. was chosen postmaster, and re-
sponses were made to the following tOasts:
THE Spirit Of the Old Days. by DR.. Howe,
81; THE Financial Standing OF Hanover
College" by Judge Voris; "Matrimony."
by DR. Morse. OF Philadelphia; The Col
Iege Man by Miss Gertrude Morse. of
Madison. Prof. j. b. Garrett also presented
10 the college in appropriate speech a
picture of a former president of Hanover
DR.. Archibald, who held that position from
rSfS n 1870 W G CARRIER also in the name
OF students who attended Hanover during
the incumbency of President Hickman
presented a picture OF that gentleman. Or.
Hickman was president from 1870 to 1879.
President Fisher accepted these pictures in
the name of the board OF trustees and of
the college.
banquet was the presence of Mrs Thomas
A. Hendricks. wife OF the former Vice
President or the United states. Mr.. Hen
Cricks was a graduate of Hanover. class of
IL Dr. Fisher announced the presence of
this distinguished visitor. and the entire
assembly arose in honor of the beloved
alumnus Chautauqua salute was given in
honor of Mrs. Hendricks.
In the evening Mr.. William w. Thum. an
attorney Of Louisville. addressed the liter
sry societies. His subject was Two Modern
Poets-Madison Cawein and stephen Phil
ipps" Mr. Thum's address of the
most beautiful and appropriate speeches
that have been delivered in Hanover for
many years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12
COEDUCATION DOOMED.
Chicago University to Declare Off,
cfaIIy Against the Plan.

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE Chronicle to-
morrow will say: "Coeducation al the
University of Chicago is doomed. A ma
jority of both the faculty and the board of
trustees of the institution have secretly
taken a stand against the long threatened
coeducational feature, and Saturday is The
day set for official action. A promised gift
of 81 500, coo from an individual opposed to
cOeducatiOn is to influence the decision.
THE gift and it's secret donor are forcing
the question at this time. The donor is so
anxious for the separation of the students
in the junior college that he promises the
sum for the establishment of two new
quadrangles, one for the men and another
FOR the women.
According to his proposition a quad
rangle for men. with its dormitories, it's
buildings of the classrooms and its chapel
will lie to the west of the present univer-
sity site, and the quadrangle for women,
similarly equipped, will lie to the east,
where the presidents home is now located.
Except for the payment of fees to the
same treasurer and occasional meetings on
the campus or at social functions the men
and women of the junior colleges will be
effectually divided though they were
at separate and widely distant institu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12
CONFISCATING COAL.
Indiana Railroads Are Making Sure of
Their Own supply.
Special 10 the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, June 1.-THE rail-
roads which extend through the Indiana
coal fields are taking for their own use ali
the bituminous coal in sight, whether ii is
consigned to them or to other customers.
The managers Of the railroad companies
say they do not believe there will be a
strike in the bituminous districts, but that
they are going to be on the safe side. All
coal cars have been ordered filled and
placed in the railroad yards at points so
that should there be a suspension of min
ing the engines of the railroads may be
supplied with fuel The railroad companies
also are confiscating shipments of coal for
various markets and until the railroad
yards are filled little of the Indiana product
will reach market
The Indiana operators do not think there
will be a strike in this State because they
have confidence in the leaders In the
miners organization who know the disas-
trous effect of strike that would begin by
breaking a contract with the operators.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12

Thirty-Six Diplomas Presented-Alum-
nj Association Election.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind, June 11.-This morn
ing in Lndley hall the forty-third annual
commencement of Earlham College was
held. The graduating class numbered
thirty-six Besides the graduates and
speaker. President Mills and several mem
bers of the board of trustees occupied the
stage.
The exercises opened with a plano duet
by the Misses Papworth and Inez Nixon,
following which the Rev. NJ E. Nethercut,
of the First Methodist Church. offered the
invocation. President Mills introduced DR..
John Finley, of Princeton University, who
made the address TO the class. President
Mills then announced a movement which
was started yesterday to free the college
of debt and which had already resulted in
the raising of more than 5000. Following
this was the presentation of diplomas.
This years class is said to stand the high
est in general scholarship of any class
that ever went out of Earlham. Following
is the list of graduates with the degrees
conferred:
Mary Baylies, B. s., Richmond Richard
Roy Barrett, A B., Cincinnati; Jennie
Florence Bond A B., Richmond: Albert
Luther Copeland, A. b., Bridgeport; Louise
Ford, a. b.. Richmond; Laurence Hadley,
b. s., Pecksburg; Laura Lee Hedges, A.
B., New Castle; Rolin ROsco James, A. B.,
Vincennes; Sarah Katherine Jenkins, A.
Is, Princeton; benjamin Wade Kelly, b.
5. Plainfield; Mary Lee Kinkead, a. B.,
Winchester; Thurlow Bennett knight, A.
B., Fairmont Mark Marshall. B. S., Rich
mond; Harry Dorlard Michael, A B.,
Milton; Agnes Westlake Neave, A. b.,
Hughesville; Lucille Hannah Moore. A. B..
Richmond; George Clarkson Powers a. b.,
Portland; John Dougan Rea, A. B., Rich
mOnd Byram Caldwell Robbins, A. B.,
Richmond; Louis Francisco Ross, A. B.,
Richmond; Charles Albert Small. A. B.,
Paramount; Caroline Clare Stanley, A. B..
Noblesville; Virgie Idelle Stanley, A. B.,
Economy; Anna Catherine Swan, A. B.,
Kansas City, Mo; Allen l.. Tomlinson, A.
B.. Whittier. CAL; Howard Moffit True
blood. a. s., Richmond Willard Orville
Trueblood. b. S.. Salem; Maude White, A.
Lewisville: Anna June Kersey. A. B.,
Bloomingdale; Laura Bernice Harold. A.
B., Indianapolis; Clarence Dean Painter,
Il. s., Spiceland Edward Gardner, A B.,
Richmond; Bertha Elizabeth King, A B.,
Bloomingdale; Laura Eta Mendenhall, A.
B., Bloomingdale; William ID. Baldwin, B.
s.. Westfield.
At the business meeting of the alumni
association Ray X. Shiveley, of Rich
mond, was elected president: Caroline Car
penter. of Richmond, secretary; Robert l..
citation decided to raise an endowment
fund for the purpose of establishing a new
department in the library. The members
of the association will be called by a
committee composed of one member from
each class.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12

Last Meeting of Athletic Association
Stockholders I'm Session.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, June 1.-THE last
meeting for the year of the Franklin Col
lege Athletic Association was held this
morning. A report of the financial condi-
ton of the association showed that all
debts had been paid and there was bal
ance of 80 cents in the treasury. This is
the first time for several years that the
association has closed the year free of debt.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
was held to-day at the First Baptist
Church. c. NJ. Carter, of Muncie, was
elected a member of the board. vice T. L.
Hanna, resigned. f. f. Stevenson, of In
dianapolis. was elected to fill the vacancy
made by the resignation of Mr.. Mccarthy.
The college board held its last meeting
this afternoon The Rev w L. Morris
was elected recording secretary, to fill the
vacancy made by the resignation of Nor
man Carr. Prof A r. Restar was elected
head of the history department. which posi-
ton he has been filling temporarily.
When asked concerning the financial con-
dition or the college, PRESIDENT a. }. Ihurs-
ton. of the board, said: The financial con-
dition of the college was never better; in
a few days one more department, that of
Greek. will be endowed There is a large
increase in the attendance of students and
everything is in prosperous condition"
The annual alumni meeting was held this
afternoon in the college chapel. The meet
ing, which was presided over by Prof. A.
O. Neal. was enthusiastic and we'll at
tended. Ii was opened with college songs,
after which short talks were made by the
Rev. +. o. LamoreuX. of Columbus. the
Rev. Mr.. Collup. of indianapolis. and Prof
Schofield, of Dunkirk The election of Of
fcers followed. Charles r. Remy. clerk OF
the Supreme Court, was elected president;
Prof Charles NJ. Curry. Terre Haute vice
president: Prof. d. \. Owen. secretary;
Miss Ruth Wallace, treasurer: Grafton
johnson. member OF board: Miss Bertha
knobe. Chicago. orator; +. +. Stevenson,
Indianapolis. alternate; Prof. G. r. Parker,
Muncie. poet Following the election,
Charles F. Remy presented greetings from
the Indiana polls Alumni Club. Mr.. Remy,
in a forceful speech. strongly advocated
college loyalty as the chief means Of pro-
noting the interests of the college
Miss Mae Carney presented greetings
from the local alumni club In a few we'll
chosen remarks. J. c. Smith. of Seymour
made the address OF welcome TO the senior
class. He advocated industrial energy as a
means of individual success. Miss Gladys
Miller responded. The meeting closed with
a college song.
In the evening the annual alumni address
Cuppy assistant editor OF Public Opinion
Her subject was The Genesis OF Attain
merit" The address centered around the
words who gets most out of life and who
puts most into life, the man who Yields to
life or the man who makes life yield TO
Curry. OF the State Normal, was very
scholarly. and dealt with the experiences
and feelings OF a student during his college
course
The commencement exercises will be held
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. followed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12
INDIANA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
Begins Its Tenth Annual Session at
the Vincennes City Hall.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind, June 1.-THE tenth
annual meeting of the Municipal League
of Indiana convened at the City Hall in
this city at noon to-day for three days
session. About hundred delegates. all
city officials from all parts of the State,
were present at the opening meeting, and
at least a hundred more are expected to
arrive tonight and in the morning.
The address of welcome was made by the
local secretary, Mayor George K. Greene,
of this city. George E. Downey, mayor of
Aurora, who is president of the league, re-
sponded and outlined the work before the
convention. This evening the various de-
partments had meetings, after which a
general business meeting was held and va
rious topics were discussed relative to
municipal affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12

Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Ind, June 11.-Clarence
Nichols, a young man of Mount Summit,
having missed the evening L. E. & W. train
out of New Castle TO his home, waited in
the Union station for the morning train.
About 8 a. m. four well-dressed men came
into the station and asked Nichols to
change money for them, which he said he
could not do They took him out, rifled his
pockets and started him out of town, but
he circled around and gave notice to the
sheriff, who went al once to the station
and found the four men waiting, with
tickets to Cincinnati. They were arrested
and made to turn over their spoils. One
of the men was James Griffin, of this city,
and the others gave their names as Harry
Ferguson, Andrew Withersby and George
Starr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12
Tried TO XIII His Wife.

LAPORTE, Ind. June 11.-John Koskes-
kie was brought to the county jail here
to-day charged with having made an at
tempt on the life of his wife, the outcome
of which is yet in doubt. The couple re-
side in Michigan township. They were
married a year ago. but have been es-
tranged for some time. Jealousy last
night caused Koskeskie to make an at
tempt to take his wifes life by stabbing
her with a pocket knife. The woman's
screams brought assistance. A crowd was
preparing to lynch the assailant when the
officers arrived and took Koskeskie to a
place of safety. Twenty knife wounds
Were found on the woman's person, some
of which may cause death
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-12
Indiana Notes.

NORTH VERNON.-The work of
structing the new glass factory in this city
is nearly completed. IL is expected that the
management will put the factory In opera
ton about the LIST OF August. The
congregation Of the Baptist Church has
decided to erect a new church edifce. \
handsome corner lot State street has
been purchased and subscription lists are
now in circulation In an attempt 10 secure
sufficient financial encouragement 70 start
the enterprise.
night, Quincy Lodge. No 23o. r ana A IA.
decided to celebrate st. Johns day, the
oath Of this month. with a demonstration
at the fair grounds. Speeches appropriate
to the occasion will be made by the best
men that can be secured, and a fine mlsi-
cal programme will be arranged. Several
take part and the celebration will he one OF
the greatest Masonic gatherings ever held
here.
UNNECESSARILY engineering work
for the Dayton & Northerns extension from
GreenviIle. o. TO Muneie has been awarded
10 the L. +. Roberts Engineering Company.
The line already surveyed will be gone over
by these constructing engineers and as
soon as they have definitely fixed all grades
and made such changes as are necessary
the contract Will be let and the work OF
construction begun at once.
PORTLAND.-Re Cross Lodge knights
Of Pythas. on Wednesday evening con-
Quoted its annual memorial services. and
following a march 10 Green Park Gene
terry, where the graves or knights and men,
bers of the Rathbone Sisters were adorned
with flowers. exercises were held in the
Castle Hall. consisting Of a memorial adj
dress and vocal and instrumental music.
WABASH.-The last slot machine was
removed from Wabash resorts Wednesday
morning. Formerly there forty or
fifty OF them running. yielding big profits,
and the operators were loath 10 put them
out Mayor McHenry's order was impera-
tive. however. and there is not a machine
running In the city.
SCOTTSBTRG-J Gillespie. one Of
the most prominent farmers Of Scott coun-
". was painfully bitten. on Wednesday. by
OF his fine stations. While feeding the
horse ne was bitten in the arm between
the elbow and wrist. An operation was
performed. the mangled flesh being re-
moved.
MUNCIE.-A movement is under way
among the physicians and charitable or
CARNATIONS OF the city TO establish city
hospital Muncie has never had a hospital
and has always depended on local enter
prise 10 care for emergency eases.
DECATUR.-The work OF demolishinH
the brick walls OF the Presbyterian Church,
which Quilted by IRE some time ago.
begun Wednesday morning The new
edhce 20 be erected upon the site OF The
old building will cost $4,000.