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‘PARMERS T0 COMBINE. “m
A Vast Plan to Control the Price of Prod-
ucts and Machinery. .
Toledo, April 3. — P. F. Brown of
Johnstown, Pa., left a package of pa-
pers and letters in his room at the Jef-
ferson House and went to, Columbus
recently, and it was the means of ex-
posing the largest scheme the farmers
of this country have ever undertaken.
It'is known as the Agriculturists' Na-
tional Protective association and is in-
corporated under the laws of New Jer-
sey. The members are all oath bound.
and the farmers are taking to it right
and left, and agents are now at work in
nearly every county in the leading
.states. It has been conducted with
great secrecy.
It is proposed to establish county
and corporation warehouses, placed in
charge of county boards, who will have
absolute control. From these Ware-
houses goods will be shipped as may be
deemed necessary. The farmers will
raise all wheat in one locality, cats in
another, and so on. The national board
of finance is now at work on a com-
plicated scale for the‘division of profits,
and everything will go through the
hands of the sovereign body.
The ultimate design is the absolute
control and marketing of all farm prod-
ucts, farm animals and machinery.
EXPLOSION OF A POWDER MILL.
Residences Half a Mile Away Damaged.
Only One Person Hurt.
Shamokin, Pa., April 3.——All of the
buildings of the Shamokin Powder com-
pany were completely wrecked by an
explosion which ruined the mill of the
company at an early hour today. There
were no lives lost, all of the workmen
having gone to their homes. The dwell—
ings of David Hann, Emanuel Klinger
and Daniel Osman, together with the
outbuildings and barns, were badly
damaged. The powder mill is located
about five miles from this city. The
only person injured was Mrs. Harm,
who was badly out about the face and
body. She is prostrated from the shock.
_The damaged residences are located
nearly half a mile from the scene of
the explosion. -
Mr. and Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Klinger
were buried in their beds beneath the
debris, and bowlders weighing many
pounds were hurled through the sides
of the dwellings. The houses and fur-
niture were badly wrecked. Mr. Hann’s
barn took fire and his stock and farm-
ing implements were destroyed. The
powder company’s barn was reduced to
kindling wood and four head of stock
were killed. The loss will amount to
nearly $50,000.
. thrder and Suicide.
'Louisville, April 3.—-A special from
Lexington says: News has been re-
ceived here from Hayden, Leslie coun-
ty, of a tragedy that took place there
last Tuesday. Tom Oglethorpe, a pros-
perous farmer, accused his wife of
thinking too much of Henry Schneider,
a farmhand. They quarreled, and Ogle-
thorpe's wife left him. OglethOrpe then
.went to Schneider and shot him
through the heart with a Winchester
rifle, after which he turned the. weapon
toward his own head and killed him-
self.
The Injured Acrobat.
New York, April 3.—Augustus Wer-
ner, the acrobat, who, while attempt-
lng to turn a triple somersault at Bar-
num ‘.,& Bailey’s circus yesterday in
MadiSon Square Garden, struck the
floor on his back, was in a serious con-
dition at Bellevue hospital today. He
is suffering from concussion of the
spine, and the doctor who has his case
,in charge said that if he recovered he
might be permanently disabled.
Paymaster Corwin’s Case.
Newport, R. 1., April 3.——The case of
Paymaster John Corwin was called in
the district court today. The paymas-
ter is charged with embezzling $5,000
lrom the First National bank of this
city. The defendant did not appear.
but was represented by counsel, who
asked for a further continuance of the
case till next Friday, April 9. The re'-.
quest was granted.
Marquis of Queensherry a Grandfather.
San Francisco, Aprilfa—The Marquis
of Queensbcrry has aanmerican grand-
son and Lord Sholto has a son and
heir. The little stranger came to the
home of Lord and Lady Sholto Doug-
lass. It‘will be two years next May.
since the youngest son of the Marquis
of Queensberry married the attractive
little song and dance artist, Loretta
' Addis.
The Queen Regent Happy.
Madrid, April 3.———The queen regent
was attending a. concert yesterday when
a telegram was handed her announcing
the victories of the Spanish troops in
the Philippine islands. Her majesty
caused the dispatch to be read from the
stage. which aroused the greatest en-
thusiasm. The orchestra played the
national anthem and other patriotic
airs.
Stole From His Benefactor.
Corning, N. Y., April 3.—At Savan-
nah, Wayne county, John L. Speer be-
friended a tramp named James Den-
ning and known in trampdom as
“Brooklyn Sandy." He gave him a
home {or several months and “Brook-
lyn Sandy” returned the kindness by
skipping out last night with $110 be-
longing to his benefactor.
Fight \Vith a Band of Outlaws. '
' A‘rdmore, I. T., April 3.——From per-
sons just in from Ravia it is‘ learned
' that a posse of Indian Territory deputy
marshals recently met a band of seven
outlaws known as the Morris gang,
near that place, and a desperate fight
ensued. Three of them were wounded.
None of the officers was injured.
Pitcher Souders Pleases.
Lakewood, N. J., April 3.—The reguc
lars and colts of the New'York Baseball
club played another snappy game here.
Captain Joyce gave Souders, the Peoria
pitcher, a trial, and he did very well, no
run being made until the eighth inning.
'A Raines Law Trial Ended. .
Syracuse, April 3,—The jury in the
case of the people against Adam List-
man, the first trial in this county for
{Eleged violaticn cf the Raines law, to-
day returned a verdict of not guilty.
The jury had been out all night.
The Philippine Islands Revolt.
Madrid, -Apri1 3.—Additional advices
from Manilia say that the Spaniards
have inflicted another defeat on the in-
surge‘nts‘ killing 200 of them.
OHIO’S new scHoOL SYSTEM.
Graded School Pupils Collected in Coaches
for Three Miles in Every Direction. .
Ohio’s Western Reserve: that home
of advanced ideas and institutions, is
now advancing an‘ idea that bids fail
to supplant the old time district school
It is called the Kingsville system, hav-
ing originated in that place in the
northern part of this country, although
it. is now spreading with prairie-fira'_
cclerity. It gives to every pupil in a
township a graded school education.
securing it by. means of coaches stop-
ping night and morning to collect and
return pupils for and from a graded
school in the centre of the township
The new plan is proving popular and,
it is relegating the little stuffy district
school—house to the position in Ameri-
can history of the log cabin and the ex
tinct buifalo.
These calls of coaches are operating
to both augment attendance and pro-
mote punctuality, the pupil being
marked tardy if not ready when called
for. The education in. the teacher ser-
vice secured by this process of central-
ization is found to go far towards off.
setting the cost of the coach service.
Prof. C. A. Corbin, principal oi
Kin-gsville high school, suggested the
system five years ago, his successor,
Prof. F. E. Morrison, pushed it, and
Assemblyman William S. Harris, of
this district, procured the needed legis.
lation which is now resulting in its
general adoption. Legislative reforms
in school government have accompan
ied this reform.
The Old Chap Himself. .
A young recruit, who lately joined a
line regiment, was set on sentry-go,
and was, of course, new to the busi-
ness. A good-natured comrade brought
him a sandwich from the canteen, and
the recruit was about to consume it,
when the major appeared.
'As'the oflicer was in mufti, the sen-
try did not recognize him, and did not
salute. The major took in the situa-
tion, and asked:
"What's that?”
“A sandwich," replied the recruit.
“Have a bit?”
“Do you know who I am?” asked the
major.
“Don‘t know you from Adam; per-
hafl’s you‘re the major’s coachy.”
"No, I’m not.”
"His groom, perhaps.”
“No; try again.”
“Perhaps the old chap himself.”
“Right this time,”.said the major.
“Oh, Lord !” exclaimed the frightened
sentry, “Hold the sandwich while i
present arms!”—Answers.
A (iood Beginning.
Doctor-”What your husband really
wants, madam, is complete rest. Now,
if you could only—-
Lady—But he won’t listen to me, doc-
tor. ”
Doctor—Ah! that’s a very good be-
ginning. ’ ~
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Ha is-now Cured, and He Thanks 60:!
axd P. P. P., Lippman’s Great Rem-
ezly, For it.
Mr. UCOX'JC Briggs, of Moore, Okla,
suffered almost indescribable torment
for three long years. Neuralgia held
him 0:: ptive. The right side of his face.
was so badly affected that the slightest
tow. i: would cause the unfortunate
ms. intense agony. For several weeks
he mull open his mouth just wide
enough to be fed with liquid nourish-
inc-gt, and in this manner life was sus-
tamed. Read the following extract
from his letter: “Truth is stranger
than Fiction.” ‘
NEURA'LGIA, CATARRH AND RHEUMA-
TISM COMPLETELY CURED.
George Briggs, of Moore, Oklahoma,
writes that. P. P. P., Lippman’s Great
Remedy, cured him of catarrh, facial
neuralgia and r,heumatism,‘after three
years of intense suffering. The pain
lay in his check bone and temple, do“ n
the right side of his face, along his
upper lip, and from the slightest touch
he suffered agonies for weeks at a time.
. Could only open his mouth wide enough
to admit a teaspoon, and .any acid in
his food would put him in torture. He
had a consultation of the best physi-
cians in Texas, but all to no purpose.
Catarrh and rheumatism were also
causing him much trouble, until he
tried P. P. P. He says he is well and
Will swear that there are no cases of
neuralgia, catarrh and rheumatism,
no matter how chronic or how old the
cases are, that P. P. P. will not make
a. total cure of. .
_ Mr. Briggs winds up his testimony
by saying he thanks God and our med-
icine, P. P. P., Lippman’s Great Rem-
edy, for the great cure.
Kidney troubles, if neglected, bring
about serious and painful and very
oft-5n fatal results. P. P. P. removes
the irregularities, and, cures the dis-
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-Dyspepsia and indigestion, skin and
blood diseases, can be‘ speedily removed
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New PaSSe nge r Agreement.
Chicago, April 5.—~The new agree-}
ment of the Western Passenger asso-
ciation will go into effect shortly. The
attorneys of the roads have approved
the plan. which the general passenger
agents considered the best for the 3550.
elation to work under, and the ap-
proval of the executive officers 1':- only
a matter of form.
Edingcr Acquittec‘. of thrder.
Denver, April 5.—Cyrus Edinger. alias
“Los Sagolos" McDonald. was found
not guilty of the murder of Detective
C. J. Moore by a jury, and was dis-
charged. Moore was killed in this city
March 19. 1895, by one of three men
whom he had arrested on 'a charge of
burglary, and whc broke away from
him and escaped.
A Great Boon to Cyclists.
Washington, April 3.——A compendium
of great value to cyclists who contem-
plate a tour of Europe a-wheel is to be
found in a special report to the state de-
partment by‘ United States Consul
Chancellor, at Havre. Anticipating
many inquiries, he has caused to be pre-
pared a complete statement of the con-
ditions imposed upon foreign cyclists.
No Election In Kentucky.
Frankfort, K'y., April 3.—-—N0 qdorum
in the senatorial contest today, and the
twenty-second ballot developed only
Hunter’s usual strength, which Would
have been within three votes of an elec-
tion had the Blackburn people and anti-
Hunter Republicans voted.
A Newspaper Sold.
Grand Rapids, April 3.—The Daily
Democrat, the leading Democratic pa-
per of western Michigan, was sold to-
day to Elliott G. Stevenson of Detroit
for $12,000 on foreclosure of a mortgage
to secure. an issue of $25,090 bonds.
Gomez “Suing“‘F0r Peace.
xMadrid, April 3.——A rumor was circué
lated in the chamberof deputies today
to the effect that General Maximo Go-
mez, the commander in chief of the Cu—
ban army, is suing for peace.
Oxford Beats Cambridge.
London, Apr 1 3,—The annual field and
track games between teams represent—
ing the universities of Oxford and Cam—
bridge took place today at the Queen’s
club grounds. Oxford won.
One Day‘s Government Receipts.
Washington, April 3.—National bank
notes received today for redemption,
$261,686; government receipts, from in-
ternal revenue, $410,165; customs, $838,-
236; miscellaneous, $34,843.
Austrian Count Sentto Prison.
New Carlisle, Ind., April 3.—Frank
vo‘n Berg, an Austrian count and a cap-
tain in the Austrian army, has been re-
ceived at the Northern prison to senVe
two years for obtaining goods under
false pretenses. Von'Berg came to this
country on furlough and‘was shortly to
have married into a prominent Indiana .
family.
~ To- Build; Bicycle: Paths.
Watertown, N. Y., April 3.—-The wheel-
men of this city have formulated plans
to commence building bicycle paths
along Lake Ontario connecting with
paths throughout the northern, central
and western counties. It is expected by
August this circuit will be completed.
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A Texas Bank Closes.
Comanche, Tex., April 3.—Owing to
the steady withdrawal of funds, the
First National bank of this place has
closed its doors. The recent failure of
the Beeman-St. Claire company caused
the run. as it was known this company
was laxgely indebted to the bank.
:._..i In Spain.
Madrio,- J.,.ril 3.—A serious riot has
occurred at Antequeia, 28 miles from
Malaga in the'province of Andalusia.
It was cauSed by a popular uprising
against the imposition of an octloi tan.
Several pcrs::..- :‘xere injured.
Colonel Grant Declines.
New York, April 3.—Co‘lonel Frederick
Grant, who l‘eLLllllcd here today from
W’azliingtcn. has decided t. decline
President McFinley's offer of :he posi-
tion of first assistant‘secretary of war. -
lily. i'a Reported Shot.
Havana, April 3.—-l’t is reported .here
that General lluis Rivera, the insurgent
commander. 335 shot at sunrise today
after a drumhead court martial held
yesterday had pronounced his doom
Blockade‘ May Be gin Sunday.
London, April 3.—The Star, in its is-
She of this afternoon, asserts that it has
authority for the statement that the
blockade of the ports of Greece by the
powers will begin ncx. Sunday.
an Aged Man’s Suicide.
Syracuse, April 3.—-John Taylor, about
65 years old, was found hanging from
the side of the Clinton street bridge over
the Erie canal, in this city, today, hav-
ing committed suicide.
Czar and Czarina to Vist France.
Paris, April 3.—The Evenement an-
nounces that President Faure has been
officially informed of the approaching
visit of the czar and czarina to France.
Woman Factory Inspector Appointed.
Albany, April 3.——-Mrs. Martha Almy
of Jamestown has been appointed
deputy state factory inspector at
salary of $1,200 per. annum. '. “
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THE FLOOD SITUATION.
About 1,000 Families Have Been Rendcred
Homeless by theNVatcrs.
St. Paul, April 3.——The Mississippi riv-
er here has reached a stage of 16 feet
and is still rising slowly. This is the
highest point reached since the great
flood of 1881. The residents of the flats
have had ample warning to save them-
selves and their property.
Between Minneapolis and St. Paul 1,000
families have been made homeless by
the flood. They lived‘ on the flats along
the riverside and in the lowlands of
West St. Paul. The families that lived
to the left of the interurban bridge at
Minneapolis have been driven out, and
a vast body of water rushes over the
spot where their homes used to be. It
has swept away many houses.
0n the west side the water is en-
croaching on the Robert street bridge.
Only two streetsin the flats are free from
water—those only for three squares. The
water is coming up and is gradually
submerging all the lowlands. Already
200 homes over there are under water,
and more disappear with each succeed-
ing hour.
Looking from the pier of old Broad-
way toward the south, t'nc west side
looks like a lake, with a housetcp
sticking above the surface here and
there to relieve the monotony. Many
residences farther down are covered,
and all sorts of household goods, fences,
barn roofs, trees and lumber of all de-
scriptions are floating about.
011 the Upper flats, on the. east side of
the river. inhabitants awoke today to
find their yards and in some cases their
houses florded. "hey immediately be-
gan to move.
By a sudden rise of the river at South
St. Paul 150 sheep were drowned. There
were 80,000 sheep in the pens at that
point, which are‘being removed to oth-
er yards. Millions of feet of lumber got
away from the boom companies to the
north and floated over St. Anthony
falls. The Mississippi and Rum River
Boom company estimates its loss at
$60,000. ‘
Situation Serious In Illinois.
‘Warsaw, Ills, April 3.-Heavy rains
have again swollen the Des Moines and
the Mississippi, threatening further de-
struction of property. The Fox river,
which empties into the Mississippi near
here on the Missouri side, is out of its
banks, and the people are fleeing from
the bottom and taking their live stock
with them. The vast tracts of land
within the levees are suffering greatly
from deep water. The situation is grow-
ing more serious hourly.
Outlook Gloomy at Rosedale.
Rosedale, Miss, April 3.—The relief,
boat has brought in scores of negroes
from the back country. The rescued
are in a state of destitutlon, and people
are providing for them as best they
can. The water is pouring through the-
crevasse near here and the outlook is
gloomy.
Aid For the Sufl‘erers.
St. Louis, April 3.—Nearly $12,000 has
been raised in St.lL,ouis to aid flood
sufferers in the south. The Terminal
Railway association, composed of' all
the railroads entering St. Louis, gave
notice that it would transport supplies
free.. '
Foundered on Lake Michigan.
Chicago, April 3.—The small double
decked steamer Josie Davidson foun-
dered near the government pier, and
her crew, comprising three men, had a
narrow escape from drowning. When
about two miles from shore the vessel
sprung a leak and began to settle. The
steamer went to the bottom just as the
drew was taken off by the life savers.
Old \Voman Fatally Burned.
Auburn, N. Y., April 3.—Mrs. Anne
Healy, a woman 65 years of age, was fa-
tally burned today. The circumstances
surrounding the burning are clouded in
mystery, and no one seems to know
how the fire. originated.
Brahms, the Composer, Seriously Ill.
Vienna, April 3.—Johannes Brahms,
the musical composer, who has been
seriously ill for some time, is now in
an extremely critical condition, and
only slight hopes are catertefiuedef his
Stockholders May Refuse.
Nashua, N. H., April 3. — The local
stockholders of the Globe Savings bank
of Chicago who were called upon to
pay $50 a share assessment have ap-
pointed G. F. Andrew s, J. F. Stark and
A. J. McKean a committee to- obtain an
opinion from a lawyer regarding their
liability. This is the first step of the
stockholders toward a refusal to pay
the assessment. ‘
Turkey “'illlng to Try to Restore Order.
Constantinople, April 3.—The fighting
between the Mussulmans and Chris-
tians which is daily reported from the
island of Crete is creating a very bad
impression here, and it is believed that
the Turkish government will soon pro-
pose to the powers that Turkey herself
be permitted to take action against the
insurgents. .
Fatal Explosion of Fire Damp.
Breslau, April 3.—-Six persons, includ—
ing the owner and chiefchemist of the
mine, were killed in a fire damp explo-
sion at the Bossig colliery, near Zabreze.
The mine is still burning.
Insurgents In Uruguay Defeated.
Montevideo, ruguay, April 3.—-The
national troop have defeated the in-
surgents with leavy loss.
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