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Tnn OMAITA DAILY DEE: TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 1004. TRUCE IN GUARD CAMPAIGN OeneraJi Culm and Barry Tike a Day Cff in IlinDrof Washington BILLS' NAME INJECTED INTO CONTEST Attorney Oenersl Gom tn Washington to Arinf Csse Involving; Land Claimed by Both Nebraska and Missouri. (From a Staff Correspondent) LINCOLN. Feb. 22. (Special ) Out of re aped to the memory of George Washington, father of his c.irtintry ami commander-in- chief of the Amcrin army during the revolutionary war, the anniversary of whose llrth was celebrated today, Generals Cul ver and Hurry (lew the flag of truce for the time being and not a gun wa fired during the day. Karly In the morning General Culver bombarded tlie office rt Commander-in- Chief Mickey, who at onre abdicated and allowed himself to be escorted to Superior where he delivered the principal address at a Washington anniversary meeting tleneral Culver was also on the program fur a talk and It la reported here that not once did he mention the name of Barry, as a living example of the good soldier. Whether this coup on the part of the ad jutant general will result In filling the rnlnd of the commander-in-chief with the Mna that Hurry should be court martlaled is of course not known. Uy tomorrow however, when the effects of Washington thoughts have died away. It Is expected somethlng will again be diang. In the meantime the name of Colonel C J. Bills, at present Inspector general of th gover fior'a staif. Is being favorablye mentioned for the office to which Oonerul Barry aspires. It Is a fiuoatlon whether Colonel Hills would consent to take the place If offered him, though many of his. Intimate friends say he would. Ho Is not a Barry factlonlst and neither la he a Culver fac llonlst, which makes him look good to many members of the guard. He rose from the ranks at Folrbury to command of the Hecond regiment during the Spanish-American war and for a time was acting briga dier general during that war. Passing on Irrigation Claim. . t'nder Secretary Smith and Draughtsman Jr rlgatlon left this afternoon for Kimball, "vPldney and Chappell to act upon final (Toofa on Irrigation applications. Short bat Sweet. in the Army and Navy Review la this I notice of the conduct of the Second Ne-I traska regiment nt Fort Riley during the I maneuvers there this fall: "Exercise gen erally well conducted. Control of (Ire ex cellent." That waa all, but It was the re port of A. I Wagner, chief umpire of the maneuvers, and consequently the guards men are much pleaded. To other regiments much more space waa given, but most of the space waa taken up In criticism. Colo re! McDonnell was In command of the regiment. Snyder Stays In Nebraska. W. 8. Bnyder, now living at Plattsmouth, who Is wanted by Illinois officers, will not he returned to that state, Oovernor Mickey having refused to honor the requisition. It Is said Snyder soino time ago assaulted hla wife in Illinois, but that he had already been punished for this crime. J. A. L. Ken nedy of Omaha appeared for 8nyder and succeeded In convincing Oovernor Mickey that the desire for Snyder on the part of the Illinois officers waa more of a persecu tion than a, prosecution. .Nebraska Klshis for I Jin A. Attorney Oennral Prout haa gone to "Washington to represent the atate In the rase In the United States supreme court wherein Nebraska and Missouri are each trying to own an Island In the Missouri river along aide of Nemaha county. The evidence waa presented to a commission consisting of Alfred Haxlett and John W, Halliburton, who have now prepared their report to the court. The findings of the commissioners are garded as bolng favorable to Nebraska since the two officers agree that the Mis ourl river went on a rampage on July 6, 1SG7, and within one day cut across the neck of Nemaha county, leaving a new channel. while the old channel, which had mean- dered around several miles to the eastward,! gradually dried up. The Nebraska officials believe that this makes a clear case for this atate, the theory of the law being that land which ts rut off by some sudden change In a atream'remalns within the or- Iglnal Jurisdiction, while If It had been cut off by gradual shifting of the sands tho Jurisdiction would become that of the terrl tory to whloh the new land attache. Mrs. Smith Formerly from Unroln. Mrs. Julia Smith, who was shot In St Is by Fred A. Slglar, as told In the morning dispatches, was the divorced wife of Louis Smith of this city, where she formerly lived. Smith was for many years connected with the State Journal company as a press feeder. Several years ago Mrs. Smith was a waitress In the Odell restau rant. After her marriage to Smith the coupto lost most of their money In the fall ure of the Capital National bank, after which their troubles began. Mna. Smith sued for a divorce, alleging cruelty, and was given the decree and the custody of their child. After the divorce the woman removed to Omaha, where Smith said ha saw her once when he visited his son. Narrow Kaeape for Child. Fire thlsafternoon destroyed the barn of a. A. opura near tieimont, entailing a loss Of probably J2.000 and almost consumed the barn of James 8 trine, across the alley from ths first named. Tha fire originated In a load of hay standing near the 8 trine barn and spread to the barn of Spurk. The pralrto caught fire and It took the depart ment several hours to extinguish this. A-short time before noon the Infant child Tell Me Who Needs Help Just a Postal That is all. No monr m wtat! from yon nor from him. Ssk only puctal u I ftafc II ta set aumainiy I wlil aent him my book. I will arrtns wtth t srufdM M-r id (list msy UK sli bottlea Pr Bbouy a KrMuranva. Ila mar Laas 11 a month al Biy rlta. 11 It aurraad. Uta not la 15 V. It It falla. 1 will pay tha dra al myaslf. A ad tha auk one's mra wjtj anail aactua It. Coul4 1 Bunt yo lor ana ten mlnutaa I would l.iravar cuuttliu-a you that I ha what thaw air a naa saaa Mora than that, thay must haa It, tor Br.at of lham caa ur at wll without It. Hut I can mart only trw. ao I taka thia meana to rout ine you. 1 lat yi u taka It mould tn prors wnat 11 aa ao, lag you ccm pay, or 1 will pay. Juat aa yoj low. I l.ava louad tha runs onaa fair la tha part 11 yaara I ha furmihatf my ttrst irall va to huudrwds of tbousaada on thawa tarma. and ! out of sat'h 40 (an pala wa pais !adly -fcuaa thay war curwd. will pay )uat aa wllllualy If yn. aay ! ha. a fallra. My KaaloralWa la tha reaull ot my llfetuna a work la Mraiii now to ntwastitoa tn luiio I don t doctor tb oraana. but I bring back th narra powwr wnirn aiona ooaraioa aaary vital ra. 1 givv ma waaa organ wowar to ao ita duty, a you Won s a ,wvaa hiii wwrv Biaaai- My way aatr falla. aar whan a .am Ilka ran. car saakaa a rur Impoaalhla. So raaa la too diffl. eult. tor 1 hav wau-nad tha rrod aurcd tn tha Stoat doaparala vaaaa that phvalelaaatavar maat. Yo know aoma alck ona who would be wall wltk Sir bain, wo t you tti an lurnlaa th kalpt Wrlla sow today. Jr. shoos. Box BM. gsclaa. . Mtii amaa. mo ehroal ara oflaw eurad with Sr tat wottla. At rusiata. Dr, Stioop's Restorative sawt I aa yistna M 4 tar aawa I aa Mm leart Sao I far nea laaaladl task I a tfc klssm latk a HkssmIbub - At tbe Doctor's Risk. of W. R Kermsey, 1213 Vine street, had a narrow escape from death by fire. The lltt one was left alone while th mother was In the kltrhen of their home. The mother notlcd smoke and going Into the room found tho sofa upon which the baby was lying ablaze. lie quickly carried the child out of the room and It was not In jured. The damage to the household goods was nominal. HrarlneT About t'osrlndrd. Referee Ryan probably tomorrow will begin to prepare hla report In the case of the Rankers' t'nlon of the World to submit to the supreme court. the evidence, being ibout completed. Insurance Deputy Plerca was on the stand most of the day, telling what his office knew of the company and of his experiences with It. He read several letter from policy holders who protested vigorously to the department of the manner In which the affair of the company wen conducted. FISD REVOLVER OX BARKER'S PLAtT Has as Many Chambers Empty aa There Were Ballets In' Victim. RED CIX)VD, Neb., Feb. 22. (Special Telegram.) Another link In the strong chain of circumstantial evidence against Frank Barker has been found by the find ing of a revolver on the premises where his brother and wife were murdered. tThe weapon waa a US-caliber and contained three empty cartridges. This Is one of the strongest points yet discovered against the Indicted man. iJiys It to Iat Affair. COLUMBCS, Neb.. Feb. 22. (Special.) The funeral of John Mohnke, who com mitted suicide by hanging, wan held this afternoon at the residence of his sister. Mrs. Phillip Feltx, and waa under the dl- rection of the Odd Fellows. The coroner's Jury returned a verdict of death' by his own hand between the hours of E and 7 o'clock Saturday morning. Sewed up in hi trousers wan $25 In currency and In his pockets was 15.30. A note waa also found written In German wherein he bid all good by and said he had concluded to die; asked the Odd Fellows to bury him and said that his neighbor, John W. Byrnes, was re sponsible for his death. The only cause that can be assigned for the last part of his note Is that six years ago Ily r nee waa married to a Miss Krb and Mohnke had been an unsuccessful aspirant for her hand. Mohnke and Byrnea have lived side by side for many years. Byrnes Is a respected and Industrious man and no stock Is taken in Mohnke'a statement In his note. Farmers' Elevator a Snccess. ALBION. Neb., Feb. 22 -(Special.) U B. Day of this city announce that aa a com mitteeman of the National Farmers' Co operative association there will be a con- ventlon of this organisation In Omaha, Neb., March 1, and that all the people who are Interested In this movement should be In attendance If possible. There is a great deal of Interest taken in this part of Ne braska In the Fanners' Co-operative asso ciation and there have been several ele vators built by the farmers In Boone county. The Institution at Albion Is doing about the biggest business of any elevator In This part of the state and the stockhold ers, who are all farmers, feel very much elated over the success of their undertak ing. Jap and Rnaalan Meet. COLUMBUS. Neb.. Feb. 22 (Special.) Business waa practically auspended today and a general holiday enjoyed. The banks, county and city officea and the postofflce were closed and flaga were displayed all over the city in honor of the birthday of the Father of His Country. In the even ing a mask ball was given by the Pioneer Hook and Ladder company, as haa been their custom for thirty years. It waa largely attended and noticeable among the grotesque costumes was a Russian military officer and a Japanese naval officer. Hostili ties were suspended for the occasion and under a flag of truce these representatives of two great nations at war hobnobbed with each other and passed a very pleasant evening. Injured by Hotel Elevator. GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Feb. 22. (Spe clal.) While about to descend an elevator In the Koehler hotel building J. D. Harrl aon, contractor, had the flesh of one hand stripped off almost to the finger tips. He about to push a little piece of wood out of the way. His employe, who had I been asslsyng him In making some re- pairs, just at the moment pulled the elfl vator rope, not seeing Mr. Harrison's ac tlon, and tho hand was caught between the cage and the casing. Mr. Harrison at once ran to the offico of Dr. Sutherland where It vu found that no bones were I broken, but the flesh literally peeled from them. It was placed back In its old post tlon and It la expected that the full use of the hand will be preserved. Would Sell Ola Conrt Hooae. GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Feb. 23.-(8pe clal.) At Its aesston yesterday the county board by unanimous vote adopted a resolu tlon calling for a special election on the proposition of authorising the board to sell the old courthouse property, donated to the oounty by the Union Pacific In early days for courthouse purposes. In any sum not less than 110,000. The new courthouse was built on another site, nearer the bust ness center and the old property Is no longer of any use to the county. It Is ex pected that It will be sold by lots and used for residence purposes. It is located in the center of what Is regarded generally aa the most desirable residence portion of the city. .Fire on Passenger Tn GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. Feb. In. S3. (Spe clal.) Conductor . Katcllffe of the Ord branch passenger train had an experience the other evening while bringing his train down from Valley county which caused ths passengers in the first coach to think that possibly the Russian navy was In the vicinity and had sect dentally stirred up some of Its own mines. The fuses and torpedoes on hand In the baggage coach suddenly began to discharge without Just cause or provocation and was necessary to stop the train and apply all tbe crew toward putting out the lire The flames were extingulahed and no sert ous damage was done. Farmers fthowtna- Interest. GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Feb. r.-tSpe rial.) Rt-ports from the surrounding agii cultural districts Indicate that there will be a most enthusiastic attendance at the farmers' institute to be held In this rlty next Thursday. It Is the first Institute of the kind ever held here, or at least wlthl the last ten years. The sessions will be held lit the opera house. It Is expected an organisation will be perfected, whlc wlll demand a two or three days' session foi next winter. Revival at l alankai. COLl'MRL'n. Neb.. Feb. 22.-(Speclal - A series of. revival meetings were beguu last evening at the Methodist church in the city and will continue for several days and possibly two weeks. Ths meetings are In charge of Dr. Millard of Grand Island, pre siding elder of this district, assisted by Rev. G. A. Luce, pastor. Considerable In tarest Is already manifest in the meetings and a number of conversions are expected. Catron Wins Latn4 tnlt. NEBRASKA CI TV. Neb.. Feb. . (Spe cial. Judge Kelllgwr decided In favor plaintiffs In the land rase of Catron against Johnson. The decision will In all probabll Ity be appealed to tbe supreme court. WEBSTER ON WASHINGTON Omaha Orator laloii?! the Great Amer ican Before Michigan Students- FOUNDING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Part Played liy drorar Washington In Framing the Constitution on W hich the I nlted States Reat. ANN ARROR, Mich., Feb. :2.-rpeelal Telegram.) Hon. John L. Webster of Omaha addressed the students of the Uni versity of Michigan vthls afternoon, his topic being "Washington and the Constitu tion." He reviewed the conditions that In tervened between the close of tho war and the adoption of th constitution and showd how the country had drifted Into a state of practical anarchy, e'lritlng the appre hensive solicitude of Washington and other thinking men of the period. The steps that preceded the calling of the convention that framed the coast I tut Ion were described and Washington's share in them, and then soma words were devoted to each of the great men who assisted In the framing of that important document. Mr. Webster went on: When this remarkable group of men had been brought together In a single room few of them realised how thoroughly and ex haustively reconstructive their work was to be. George Washington had not forgot ten hli Newburgh circular to the gov ernors of the statps. He still held the sums lofty sentiments of strongly cement ing the union In a vigorous government. He stood before the presidential chair, his high form towering above the convention, ami said to the statesmen seated before him: "It Is too probable that no plan we shall propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict Is to be sustained. If to please the people, we offer what we our selves disapprove, how can we afterward defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the event Is In the hands of Ood." It waa a warning to the convention that trifling and faltering with the supreme sovereignties of the states was wicked and dnngerous. It was mi arpeal to abandon all hnne of amending the old articles of the confederacy, but to create a new national government. It has about It something of the solemn and deep tone of patriotism that rang through the speech of Abrjiham Lin coln wherein he said, "a house divided against Itself cannot stand." An American historian has Justly said of It: "It was an Immortal speech which ought to be blaioned In letters of gold and posted on the wall of every American as sembly that shall meet to nomlnute a candi date, or declare n policy, or pass a law. o long as the weakness of human nature hall endure. It was an outburst of noble eloouence that held the keynote of that strong na tionality that Madison and Wilson believed In; that Hamilton advocated: that Marshall Interpreted Into the constitution: that Daniel Webster defended against the eresles of Havne and Calhoun: which Orant forever settled at nnomatnx. and which enabled McKlnley to carry the flag to porto Klco and the Philippines. At the Critical Time. Mr. Webster detailed the efforts of the advocates of state sovereignty to get their views Incorporated in the constitution, of the opposition to this Schema, and of Hamilton's great apeoch In advocacy of a strong federal government, and went on: The 2d of Julv had arrived And then began that series of brilliant speeches by Gouverneur Morns that sparkled with bright thoughts and eDlsramatlc state ments Which aDoeuled to the natrtotlsm of his auditors. A government by a compact between states Is going back to a mere treaty, and not government at all. A nrm government only can protect our lib erties. He came to the convention as a representative of America: he flattered himself he came in some degree as a rep resentative of the whole human race. lie wished gentlemen to extend their views beyond . the present moment of time. beyond the narrow limits of place from wnion tney uerive their pnuucal origin 'This country must be united, if peraua Lglon does not unite it, the sword will.' I ties words were much criticised bv Bedford and Williamson and Patterson, but Morris was more of a prophet than his ad vecsarle. The question theai at Issue was emporarily settled by compromise, but within our day tho country haa been united by the sword. George Washington continued to look with alarm and displeasure upon the advo cates of state sovereignty. The matter weighed heavily on his mind. He was sorry that Hamilton had gone awav. He Dad received a letter from Hamilton under date of July I, wherein the writer said that he was more and more convinced that was the critical opportunity for estab lishing the prosperity of the country on a solid foundation. "Not having compared ideas with you, sir, I can not Judge how rar our sentiments agree. "No motley or feeble measure can answer the end. " It was In response to this letter that George Washington wrote to Hamilton on the 10th day of July that letter so full of political signineance, in wnicn ne said: "Tho men who oppose a strong and energte government are In my opinion narrow minded politicians, or are under the influence of local views. sorry you went away. I wish you were back. The crisis is equally alarm ing, and no opposition under such circum stances, should discourage exertions until the signature Is offered." Washington and Hamilton. When we read these two letters we no longer doubt that Washington and Hamilton were almost equally In earnest In favor of a strong and national government. What would have been the details of the plan If Washington had drafted the con stitution we know not, but we do know that he had heard Hamilton's speech: that he had beard read Hamilton's plan of a constitution: and now. In the dark hour of the convention's work, he wished for the return of Hamilton to combat the op. ponents of a strong and energetic govern ment, whom he characterised as narrow minded politicians. Washington and Ham ilton ana Wilson ana tiouverneur Morris were the men In that convention who had the highest and bent conception of the national character ot tne government as tho Amerkan people now understand and administer It. But I must pass over the work of the convention and drop a thought upon the Innuence or Washington in naving the constitution adopted by the people of the states. Then again opposition manifested itself In a more vigorous form. There were disturbances In Pennsylvania There were riots In New ork. Patrick Henry talked of forming a southern confederacy. It was the supreme Influence of George Washington, united with the wisdom of Madison and the eloquence of Randolph, that saved Vlrglna. and which united with the powers of Hamilton and Jay Unit overcame the stubborn resistance of Gov ernor Clinton and Melangthon Smith In New York. The constitution had been signed bv great names, by men whose patriotism had been tried by tbe severest teats. Would thev recommend anything that was not for the best Interests of the people? Hamilton and Morris and Madison had signed It hut vet lis adoption was resisted. Frankl n. whose life had been spent In winning favor snd support for the siruKKllng colonies In their war for Independence, had siKned It but his name was not enough to stay tbe wive or opposition, nut wnere. savs McMsster. "was the villain black-hearted enough to say thnt Washington was recom mending a constitution niluous to the US erties he had done so much to secure?" It was the faith of t!je people In the resplen dent virtues and transcendant merits of Washington that saved the constitution from defeat In the atate conventions. Ills Greatest Work Complete. The greKteat work In the life of Wash ington waa now completed. It waa tha .iilnd of tine man exercising a controlling Influence In moulding th sentiments of hi countrymen. It was the rnlnd of one man exercising th power over millions of peo ple to a degre that passes my comprehen sion. We have been accumtomed to look upon The Miniature BOOK "The' Road to Wellville.'' Mast pewcrlul oargiltng keek el the , csntary. Fenad free la star pag. ml Grape-Nuts and Postum ri.n the solsr system. We were wont to believe that the earth revolved around the sun. and each rerurrlrg season return to the flsce where It had ben the year before, lilt astronomers now tell us that the sun Is flying through space with a velocity a thousand times faster than the movement of an rxpress train, carrying with It the earth and Its attendant planets with their pioons The revolving year therefore never rrtrgs tis back to the place where we were before, but has carried us to a point mil lions of miles away through ths black and silent abysses nfver before revealed to us. I canrot understand this phenomena of nature It pas-ses my understanding and comprehension. So may I say of the life work and Influence r.f George Washington; It. too. passes my understanding and com prehension. As find created and controls the movements of the universe. He seems to have created George Washington as a central plsr.rt of the human race, to osrry them with him In that great plan to form a republican government on a constitutions! basis for the elevation and betterment of manklrd. In our arnnv of lory from 74 to -ra. George Washington became "first In war. In the presldentlsl chair, and by his fare well address, he necam iirst in peace, and by the creation and adoption of the federal constitution he became the "Father of His Country." We cannot think of valley Forge without thinking of George Washing-ton. We can not think of Torktown without thinking of Oenrre Washington. We cannot think of freedofn snd liberty without thinking of George Washington. We cannot think of the union of the colonies without thinking of George Washington. As we csnnot think of the Declaration of Independence ithout thinking of Thomas Jefferson, so we cannot think of the constitution of ths United States without thinking of George Washington. To forget George Washington ts to forget America. H.RRt0 (OMn.ir.tTES MiTTFRS. Candidacy Likely to Create a Diver sion on Pnwne Connty. TABLR Ri CK. Neb., Feb. 22 (Special ) Although the weather still remains some what frigid, yet does the "political pot" begin to slightly simmer. The announce ment of the candidacy of W. H. Harrison of Grand Island 'for governor will compli cate matters here somewhat gubematorl- r ally speaking as Harrison was for many years a Pawnee county resident, and Gov ernor Mickey Is not likely to get the entire delegation without quite a struggle. No opposition has developed In regard to the legislative candidates. Dr. W. H. Wilson and J. M. Cravens, and a second term seems to be conceded to them by all. Nor has any opposition developed against J. R Raper for a second term for the office of county attorney. To Richardson county Is accorded the honor this year of naming the candidate for state senator from this dis trict, and Judge Fi A. Tucker, O. A. Cooper and C M. Linn of Humboldt and Bob Cain Jr., of Stella have been mentioned. The bad blood generated In the Judicial fight one year since has eliminated some pros pective candidates. V A LIABLE FlI I A OLD TBl'SK Colorado Woman Inearths Old Deed to a Kansas Farm. COLORADO SPRINGS, Feb. 22.-(Speclal Telegram.) Mrs. Frank Wulff Is the pos sessor of a 160-acrn farm In the best part of the Kansas wheat belt. She Inherited thl land twenty years ago, but did not know It until a few days ago. In an old trunk that had not been used for a decade she discovered a piece of yellow paper neatly folded. It proved to be a warranty deed for a 190-acre farm made In favor of the mother of Mrs. Wulff. The mother died at Rlolr, Neb., fn 1884, and under the laws of Kansas Mrs. Wulff, who Is the eldest daughter. Inherits her estate. Osceola Repoblleans Active. OSCEOLA, Neb,, Feb. 22. (Special.) Osceola has one of the most wideawake Roosevelt clubs In the state and they ex pect to keep things warm from now on until after the 3d day of November, 1804. They have for president,. S. W. Gushee; vice-president, Gilbert, Johnson; treasurer, Clint Arnold, and secretary, O. O. Cogllrer. Their first great blowbXit will be on March 12. and they expect to have the best speak ers In the state. In their meeting yesterday they greatly commended the work of Congressman Hln shaw In congress and made the records show the approval of ids stand on the St. Louis appropriation bill, also the stand he has taken In behalf of the rural mall carriers. Oa the strength of this enthu siasm a motion was made to endorse Gov ernor Mickey, who Is from this county (Polk), but It was dropped, as the gov ernor's best friends conceded that It would be bad politics to use his name In this connection, as there are other candidates out. Roosevelt Clob at Mromsbnra-. STROMSBURG, Neb., Feb. 22. (Special.) Tne republicans at this city have organ ized a very strong Roosevelt club. They have 130 names on the list already and will meet every first and third Saturdays in each month. J. B. Buckley la the president of the club and B. A. Darrow Is the secretory. Some of the men formerly Identified with the fusion party are adding their names to the list and they expect to cut the old fusion majority down materially this com ing fall. Re-vlral Meeting at Table Rock. TABLE ROTK, Neb., Feb. 22. (Special.) Special revival services began here last night at the Methodist Episcopal church, which will continue during the week. Next Sunday evening Evangelist Campbell of Lincoln will be present and conduct the meetings" from that time on as long as the publlo interest shall demand. Rev. J. D. Murphy, the new Presbyterian minister, recently of Macon, Mo., arrived here Sat urday and preached In the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. Bnelneaa Chansre nt Tecnmaeh. TECVMSEH, Neb., Feb. 28 (Special. ) Seaver Rros.. for eighteen years In the drug business at thte point, have sold their stock to H. 8. Lord of Salem, and the .new proprietor Is now in charge, Mr. Lord will remove his family to this city at one. The Messrs. Seaver are undecided about pliuis for the future. Congressional Committee to Meet. GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Feb. 22. (Spe cial.) C. H. Cornell, chairman of the Sixth district congressional committee, has called a meeting of the committee to take place In this city on Thursday evening next at 7:3f at the Koehler hotel. OBSERVES THEJJEGAL HOLIDAY Government Generally Observes Waah- Inglon'a Birthday by Closing Public OHlres. ' WASHINGTON. Fb. JJ.-Washlrgton's birthday was generally observed In this city todsy. The farewell address of the j first president was resa in the senate, the federal and municipal offices were closed and only a few of the business houses were opejj. There were several patriotic celebrations, by the Association of Oldest Inhabitants, ths Sons of the Revolution snd other or ganisations. Historic Alexandria, six miles south of here, on the Virginia side of ths Potomac river, where George Washington waa a familiar figure during moat of his career, celebrated the day with an elabor ate military and civic parade Tour persistent, annoying cough will disappear If you use Ptso's Cure. '8?. Insane Man Kills Hoona Mate. COLCMBCS. O , Feb. 22, Hugh A. Hunt ington, a patient In ths Cuiumbua State hospital, waa strangled to death by a fellow patient. 8. A. Klrshmeyer. Klrshmeyer says Huntington assaulted htm during ths night, besting him wtth a shoe. They wers only mildly Insane aad occupied a room together. CONFER DECREE ON BARON (reran an Ambassador Bceis Honors at TJniTersity of Penn'jiTania. POINTS OUT DANGERS IN THE FAR EAST Plea to Prevent n Conflagration, the Limit ot Which o Hamaa Mind Wonld Be Able to Foretell. PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 71 -Baron Her man Speck von Sternberg, the German ambassador to the United States, upon whom the University of Pennsylvania to day conferred the degree of doctor of laws, was tha principal speaker at the regular monthly meeting tonight of the American Academy of Political and Social Science at the New Century drawing room. A large audience warmly greeted the baron when he was presented by Trof. L. S. Rowe, president of the academy. The subject of his address was "The Germans as Coloni sers. He concluded his address by briefly touching on the situation in the far east and his complimentary reference to the Washington government Inviting "the pow ers of the world to act In concert so aa to preserve the Integrity of China and to pre vent a conflagration, the limit of which no human mind would be able to foretell," was enthusiastically received. Germans as Colonisers. Baron von Sternberg, after' referring at length to the part taken by German Immi grants "In -a-levatlng the United States to Its present greatnese.V concluded as fol lows: i It was not until the year 1SS4 Wat the German empire was reunited and consoli dated by the genius of Bismarck, acquired foreign colorHoa first In Africa, later In the Pacific, where it possesses varied Island groups In 1W2 the Chinese port Klso Chnu wns added to Germany's foreign possessions and the latest addition to its possessions Is the islands of Unupols and HavoJI of the Samoa group In ls:i9. You will remember that these Islands were governed by a condominium of three powers, the United 8tates. tireat Hrltan and Germany. Con stant friction was the outcome of this form of government. During the summer of 1KW tho three powers sent each a high commissioner to those unhappy Islands with Instructions to devise means to settle once and forever strife and to establish there a stable gov ernment. It la chiefly owing to the ability and far sight of the American commis sioner, the Hon. Bartlett Tripp, that vexed Samoan question was settled amicably and In a manner honorable to the three great and friendly nations. The Spanish war brought to the United States the Philippine Islands, with excellent harbors, most valuable both for strategical and commercial purposes. The already great value of these islands In China's eastern flank will be enormously enhanced after the opening of the Panama canal. They will Im the eastern trade emporiums of the United States. The strategical posi tion of Sublg bay Is apparent even to the layman. Foreign Powers In Far East. France, as we know, controls a large portion of the soutlvrn frontier of China, bwdering on her vaht Indo-Chinese posses sions. Japan's strategical and commercial position Is known to you all. Government's Fnr-Seelnsr Eye. Grave fear and alarm was expressed by all concerned In the steadily growing trade In the far east when the war clouds out there were threatening to burst. It was the far-seeing eyo of the Washington gov ernment which saved China from chaos and dismemberment during the Boxer troubles In 1900. Now flames are again threatening to rise from the still smoldering ashes. But In the right moment we again see the same ever watchful government rise and Invite the powers of the world to aot In concert so as to preserve tne integrity of China ond to prevent a conflagration the limit of which no human mind could tell. Through this strong and able stroke, not oidv the powers at peace but also those engaged In war will reap the greatest benefits and It Is to be hoped that the vast and Increasing Chinese trade will develop undisturbed. After the ambassador , had concluded his address he waa tendered a reception by the members of the academy. 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