Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 29, 1902, Page 3

Serre | Lauder he BEST CHEESE IN THE WORLD. Minnesota Is Making Up to Its Pos- sibilities, ¥ Hight new cheese factories will be opened in Minnesota this spring as a result of the agitation started among the farmers of the state by the dairy and food department to secure a bet- ter utilization of Minnesota’s resources as a cheese producing state. The de- partment for four months has~ been distributing the services of inspectors among many rural districts in which farmers showed an interest in cheese factories, and in every way has en- couraged the starting of factories. ‘The number of cheese factories in the State has now increased to seventy- five, against sixty at the last inspec- tion. Most of the cheese factories close during the winter and run only during the summer months, when the milk is plentiful and low in butter fats, mak- ing it difficult to estimate the number during the summer inspection; but all the facteries already built will, in view of the agitation for a larger production of cheese, be opened for business as soon as the summer begins. The larger factories will be estab- lished at Le Sueur, St. Thomas, Dodge Center and Cannon Falls. Dodge coun- ty is now the banner county of the state for cheese production. There are within the county at least twelve cheese factories, all doing good busi- ness. Another favorable indication for the Minnesota cheese industry was the winning of first prize at the recent Mil- waukee cheese contest by a Minnesota Wisconsin has about 500 s 3 and has always prided itself upon the quality of its output; but, as in the case of butter, Minne- sota has proved that it can turn out s good if not a better product. The Minnesota full cream cheese compared favorably, it is d with the best made in the country and the Minnesota fa: tories turn out a good quality of ched- dar and brick. facto! FiVE VICTIMS OF SMALLPOX. Board Says Disease Is spreading. Five deaths from smallpox occurred in Minnesota during the week ending March 10, according 1o the report is- ed by the state board of health. This is the largest number of deaths re- rted in any week during the winter. yo death are reported from Louisville Sinte Healt township, Red Lake’ county; and one ach from Beardsley tcwnship, Big- stone ccunty; Bemidji, Beltrami coun- nd Vesta township, Redwood coun- ty The report shows 445 new cases re- ported during the ¥ distributed among 107 localities, in 54 different coun bault county reports 35 » Earth village, 31; Ma Jackson county, 27; Mirneapolis, 15; Carver teltrami county, 20; Hub- new tin covn Henrepin, 21, count bard and Polk counties, 78 each; Rock county, 16. Ramsey county reports 16 new cares, 2 from St. Paul and 34 at the experimental farm in Rose town- ship. There seems to be no hope of the present epidemic of smallpox abating until well along in the summer. Ex perience has shown that smallpox is more severe aud speads more rapidly in cold weather than in warm. The approach of warm spring weath- er brings relief, as the lumber camps break up, and the disease is spread so that April and the first of May are likely to report more cases than the colder winter months. It is not until July and August chat any marked de- cre: in the number of new cases is expected. FUND FOR POOR STUDENTS. farm School Seniors Leave Substan- tial Legney. The graduating class at the state’ farm school, compcsed of twenty-three girls and forty-seven young men, will raise a fund of $100 to be loaned each year to some needy student. It is hoped by the members of the class that this amount will be the nucleus of a much iarger sum to be devoted to the same purpose. The class leaves this as a legacy to the school and desires to be remembered as the donor. The gift was announced at the thir- teenth annual banquet of the alumni association of the school of agriculture by J. A. Vye in response to the toast, 1902." Miss Agnes Bricson, a member of the senior class, in answer to the toast, “Life in a Flat,” told of the life in the girls’ dormitory. The other toasts were “Reformation,” by E. H. Riley; “Cutting It Short,” Thomas Coorer, of the graduating class; “Stak- ing a Claim,” by E. Briggs, and “Steaks,” by Andrew Boss. w. W. Pernington, first principal of the school. also spoke briefly. Principal F. D. Tucker acted as toastmaster. wild Brick Factory. Sioux . SD. March 24. — y Madison Bros, who have the contract for the stonework of the build- ing which will be used for the manufac- ture of pressed brick by a local company which was recently incorporated, will put a force of men at work on the foundation. ‘he company has purchased a piece of land just east of the Sioux river, It is be- lieved the machinery will be’ placed in position and the work of manufacturing brick commenced before the summer iF very far advanced. To Age. Record Better Than r 24, — Judge Fargo, N D. M filed a de George Baldwin, he $ t the hrst deed recorded, cover- a tract of land, enjoys priority over older, but recorded, deed. The suit olved some valuable lands in Spring Cokato High ool Contract. Cokuto, Minn., March 24. — Con- tract for the erection of the new Cokaio nigh school building was let to Peter Pet- erson of Litchfield for $10,500 and the heating contract was let to O. C, Doyel of St. Cloud for $1,690. The structure is to be completed Aug. and work is to com- mence at once. Sturgis, S. D., March 24. — In the competition between the South Dakota and Iowa jurisdictions of the Ancient Or- der of United Workmen, to see which could turn in the most new applications to their grand master, South Dakota won ‘by 437 members during the three months, securing 1,380, against lowa's 962. News of the State. SEVENTY GET THEIR DIPLOMAS. Class of "D2, State School of Agri- culture. Seventy young men and women completed their -zourse at the state agriculiural school and received — di- piomas from President Cyrus Northrop last week. Of the seventy graduates twenty-three were women. The commencement exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. W. C. Sage, pastor of St. Anthony Park Methodist Episcopal church, Dean William M. Liggett delivered the com- mencement address and Gov. S. R. Van Sant spoke a few congratulatory words, Essays or orations were givea by the following :nembers of the grad- uating class: Edith H. Staples, Ern- est A. King, Mary J. Hall, John D. Rose, Julia Brude, John N. Holmberg and George W. Grant. The program closed with a benediction by Rev. E. 8. Pressey of St. Anthony Park Con- gregational church. Deau Liggett spoke of the progress made by the school during the four- teen years 1t has been in existence and gave a review of the work accom- plished in all departmerts. He pointed out the necessity of increased facilities and said that unless the state legisia- ture makes liberal appropriations for its maintenance the work will be hampered to a great extent. At pres- ent, said Mr. Liggett, the school has more pupils than it can properly take care of and hundreds are seeking ad- mission. Gov. Van Sants address was short. As the chief executive of the state he congratulated the graduates upon the completion of their course at the school and wished them the success they sc richly deserve. In presenting the certificates Presi- dent Northrop delivered a short 2d- dress. The president urged the mem- bers of the graduating class to become leaders in theic communities, to take an active interest in all things pertain- ing to the public welfare and to live usefui and honorable lives. ¥ “The Art of Living,” was the subject of the salutatory by Miss Edith H. Staples, who showed that scientific training and education in agricultural colleges will in time revolutionize the y employed in housekeep- A. King read an essay on Relation of the Agricultural Graduate to the Community.” and Mi Mary J. Hall spoke on “Sleep.” John D. Rose told of the new era Jn rurai life which farmers are now en- joyirg, and Miss Julia Brude noke of the associations and fi dships formed at school. The class oration by John N. Holm- berg was an eulogy or the life and work of Former Gov. John §S, Pillsbury. The valedictory. “The Future of Agri- culture in the United States,” was de- livered by Geor.re W. Grant, presideat of the graduating class. MERG Rt OF RURAL SCHOOLS. Consolidation Is Cheap and duces Good Results, The law passed by the legi ¢ last winter allowing the consolidation of independent school districts has at- tracted attention as far south as Okla- homa. J. W. Olsen, state superinten- dent of instruction, has received a let- ter from the superintendent of schools at Chandler, Okla., asking for infor- mation regarding the provisions of the Minnesota Jaw, and the benefits claimed for it. Many other inquiries haye been received from various parts of the country. Although the opportunity to test the law has been limited, Mr. Olson is con- vinced of its success, and expects 2 large Increase in the number of con- solidated schools next year. Thus far two ccrsolidated districts have been organized, one at Thief River Falls, Red Lake county, and the other at Pleasant Grove, Olmsted county. Sev- eral other districts, however, have been investigating the plan and will consoi- idate this year. The law allows any number of ind2- pendent school ‘districts to consolidate. and provide for the transportation of pupils to and from school at public ex- pense. Supt. Olsen says that much better instruction can be secured at a consolidated scnool without additional cost. The plan of combining several schools in one building reduces the cost of maintenance. fewer teachers are required, and better classification of pupils ts possible. He says that het- ter work can thus be accomplished in the lower grades through the employ- ment of better instryctors, Consolidation also makes it possible to do higher work in the rural schoo) than ean be attempted uncer the old system. Indeed, many educators con- tend that if is only a question of a lit- tle time until the consolidated rural school in the m thickly parts of the state will fuclu state high sehools. and ptpils can’secure a high school cd- ucation without leaving their homes. Pro- cor TERY. Winona Morge Has Case of Uniden- tified Dead, Minn., March An oun- known dead man lies at the morgue 17 , and all means to identify him have been without avail. He was picked up beside the Nerthwestern tracks at Stockion by the engine crew of the “hill” engine just after midnight on Sunday morning. He had then been dead for some time, but how he came to his death is unknown, It is sup- posed he v killed by a train. Wirona, Unknown Killed. Winona, Minn., March 26.—The hody of an unknown man about fifty y old ¥ found beside the Northwe: track near Stockton with a cut on the side of the head and his legs crushec The remains wer? brought here, but not identified. Langden, Minn.. Mareh 26.—Another ‘ge land deal has been made in this section, William Becker has sold 329 neres of the Benson farm on Gre: Cloud island to Jacob Muetler of South Dakota, consideration $§,200. sotapety Come ses the place where Jesus lay, And hear angelic watchers say, “He Ives, Who once was slain: Why seek the living "midst the dead? Remember how the Saviour said ‘That He would rise again.” © joyful sound! O glorious hour, ‘When by His own almighty power He rose, and left the grave! : Now let our songs His triumph tell, . Who burst the bands of death and hell, And ever lives to save. Nv The First-begotten of the dead, For us He rose, our glorious Head, Immortal life to bring; What though the saints like Him shall dle, They share their Leader's victory, And triumph with their King. No more they tremble at the grave, For Jesus will their spirits save, And raise their slumbering dust: O risen Lord, in Thee we live, To Thee our ransomed souls we give, To Thee our bodies trust. Songs of Poets In Joyous Mood Immortal Minds Have Recognized the Significance of the Day. The solemn festival in honor of the resurrection has giyen inspiration to many poets to whom the joyfulness of the occasion, the coming of the light after darkness, of flowers springing from dead earth, of the raising up of buried hope into gladness, and of the perfection of virtue issuing out of sin —has appealed powerfully by one form of imagery if not by another. That greatest of latter-day poets, Robert Browning, in “Easter Day” writes of the amazement that will come to doubters: From repose We shall start up, at last awake, From life, that insane dream we take, For waking now, because it seems. Where is the Christian to whose sympathy those lines will not appeal in conjunction with others following them: With darkness, hunger, toil, distress, Be all the world a wilderness! Only-let me go on, go on, Still hoping ever and anon To reach one end, the Better Land. Christina Rossetti, who has justly been called the poetess of death, never seemed to hymn her joys without en- hancing their value by a recollection of past sorrow, yet her poem, “Resur- rection Eve,” is begun by the senti- ment— : He resteth, weep not. And she would have us note how the Gray hours of morning, ere the day's dawning, are Brightened by gleams Of the sunbeams— By the foreseeing Of resurrection, Of glorious being, Of full perfection, Of sins forgiven Before the face Of men and spirits, Of God in heaven, The resting place ‘That he inherits, James Russell Lowell concludes with the following verse, a poem which he entitled “Godminster Chimes,” and wrote in aid of a chime of bells for Christ Church, Cambridge: Oh, chime of sweet Saint Charity, Peal soon that Easter morn’ When Christ for all shall risen be, And in all hearts new-born! That Pentecost when utterance clex To all men’shall be given When all shall say “My Brother” here, And hear “My Son” in heaven! Sir Lewis Morris adds a modern voice to the stra of Easter melody by the musical lines: That is the joy of life, Joy bought by sacrifice, Pleasure for hopeless sighs, And rest for strife, The earth is no more, as it was at first, By some strange spell accurst; A mystery has passed a mystery, A boundle’s hope has bid new heaven and earth to be— Rise, happy earth, arise, Thy wintry darkness done To greet the new-risen sun. Oh, soul, arise! The joy which stirs the world let it wake thee; A symbol of thy risen life is born. Awake, arise! this is the very morn; A mystery has been a mystery! - If Wadsworth, that poet so dearly beloved by countless hearts, has failed to record in any special poem his feel- ings about the festival of Easter, there are lines in the “Excursion” conclu- ding the fifth book of that work which ean scarcely be excelled as thoughts with which to encourage meditation upon the mysterm of the Resurrew lion: nied Tffe, I repeat, is energy of love vine or human; exercised in pain, Iy strife and tribulation, and ordained, Is so approved and sanctified to pass ‘Through shades and silent rest to endles joy. FOR EASTER GIFTS. Chocolate eggs are as much in de- mand this Haster as ever. These are made in all conceivable shapes, per- fectly plain or much ornamented with white frosting. They are most attract- ive as well as being good to eat, so that when one gets tired of looking at them they have the delightful pros- pect of tasting them. Some of these are made with comic faces with white caps above. Others have little rab- bits, chickens, or ducks perched on top of them. Rabbits occur in every conceivable shape and attitude, from the most elaborate and well-executed animal to the most primitive conception of the beast. You can get a rabbit whose head comes off, and which is intend- ed to be filled with candy of any size and for any price you want. Or you can have him made of pure chocolate or clear candy. It is simply a ques- tion of taste. You can even buy him made of silver if you so desire. SOME WORKS OF ART. A most charming idea for a person who desires to give an Easter gift is to buy a papier mache, or preferably, a satin box in the shape of an egg. In this a present of some kind may be placed—a ptece of jewelry or trin- klet of some kind, a pair of gloves, a pretty handkerchief, a lace collar, a bottle of perfume, or anything el that may occur to the giver. ‘Most dainty little egg-shaped boxes are made of silver. The latter, filled with bon- bons, are sure to please anybody. . "Tis the spring of Christ hath Alleluia yet again Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness: God hath brought His Israel Into joy from Sadness; Loosed: from Pharaoh's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daught Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters, ~ uurst His prison, And from three days’ sleep in death As a sun hath risen; All the winter of our sins, . Long and dark is flying From His Light, te Whom we give Laud and praise undying. Alleluia now we cry To our King Immortal, Who triumphant burst the bara Of the tomb’s dark portal; Alleluia, with the 3 God the Father prai: To the Spirit raising. ‘ters; souls to-day; i] fii ke EDITED BY MILES £TATEMENT BEFORE SENATE COM- MITTEE STRIPPED OF SEN- SATIONS, CORRECTS STENOGRAPHER’S NOTES PROPOSED PLAN WOULD INJURE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE SERVICE. HE CALLS IT REVOLUTIONARY WOULD SEEM TO GERMANIZE AND RUSSIANIZE OUR SMALL ARMY. ;Waskington, March 26. — The state- ment of Gen. Miles before the senate committee on military affairs as it will appear in the official records, was made public last aight. The features which caused something of a sensation when published the day the statement was made do not aprear. Gen. Miles was given the stenographer’s notes to revise and the sensational portions were cut out. Concerning the inspector generai’s department Gen. Miles said: “In the bill under consideration it is proposed to, abolish entirely the corps of in- spectors who have been most instru- mental in keeping the army up to its high character and efficiency and in discovering defalcations, inefficiency and maladministration, and on the oth- er hand, in encouraging and reporting meritorious conduct, efficiency and ability in all the different commands and departments of the service.” Speaking of the general efficiency of pay, quartermasters, and commissary departments, he said: “There three departments mentioned have rendered Most Efficient Service in the great Civil war, the wars of the frontiers, the Spanish-American war and in the Philippines and China. The maladministration in the commissary department that occasioned so much suffering in 1898 was not the fault of the system, but with those responsible for its agministration, snd since it was exposed and corrected.” Further along, Gen. Miles said of the bill: “It is a centralization of the the most pronounced type, augments the power of the staff and in effect re- moves it further from touch with the fighting force of the army. The scheme is revoiutionary, casts to the winds the lessons. of experience and abandons \methods which successfulyy carried us through the most memorable war epock of our history. The proposed plan is but an effort To Adopt and Foster in a republican form of government such as ours, a system peculiarly adapted to monarchies naving immense standing armies. It would seem to Germanize and Russianize the smail army of the United States.” In addition to that portion of the statement heretofore published show- ing how the president could by promo- tions make a captain chief of staff with the grade of lieutenant general, Gen. Miles said: “It seems to me you are throwing the door wide open for a future autocrat or a military despot. It is not, in my judgment, in accord- ance with the principle and theory of democratic government, and for the best interests of the army, which has existed more than a hundred years and fulfilled all of your requirements to adopt such a scheme.” BIG STRIKE LIKELY. Miners’ Convention Makes a Pro- visional Strike Declaration. Shamokin, Pa., March 26.—Unless the efforts of the Civic Federation are ef- fective with the coal operators it is more than likely that a repetition of the struggle of 1900 will occur in the anthracite region. In that year 140,000 employes of the anthracite mines were on strike for six weeks. The conven- tion yesterday of Districts No. 1, 7 and 9, United Mineworkers of America, which districts comprise the entire an- thracite field, made a _ provisional strike declaration, leaving the date to be decided by the executive boards of the three districts. This was practi- ‘cally the last official act of the dele- gates and the convention adjourned sine die at 4 o’clock yesterday after- neon, The adoption of the resolation containing the ultimatum of the mine- workers was followed by a scene of wild enthusiasm and the opera house rang with the acclamations of the dele- gates who ‘With Lusty Cheers Apprived the werk of the special resolutions committee and expressed their confi- idence in President Mitchell. The con- {vention from the first session showed la dispcsition to insist on an adjust- ment of the miueworkers grievances, but the delegates were willing to re- linquish the question of recognition providing other more important con- cessions were granted. This fact is evidenced in ‘he resolution adopted yestergay, whien states as the chief demands, a shorter work day, a mini- mum day wage scale, a uniform in- erease in wages, and the weighing of! coal wherever practicable. The Civic Feteration is regarded by the delegates as the last hope of the mineworkers in their demands for im- proved conditions and the gravity of the situation is manifested in the words of President Mitchell: “T an. free to say that to me a strike seems imminent.” Should a strile occur as a result of yesterday's declaration over 144,000 mineworkers would be rendered idle. Fight With Non-Union Men. Clarksburg, W. Va., March 26. — At Mount Clare, in a general fight between union men ,who had « been discharged. and non-union :niners, revolvers and stones were used and C. K/ Weekly, a union sympathizer, was seriously in- jured and several cthers hurt. Several arrests were made. A general strike is not untikely within a few days. 68) © RE ta ZB aE PEACE IN SIGHT? Boer Officials Under Flag of Truce Confer With Witchener, Pretoria, March 25.—Acting Presicent Schalkburger, F. W.~Reitz, ex-secre- tary of state of the Trensvaal, and Coramandants Lucas, Meyer and Kregh, with their secretaries and at- tendants, arrived here March 22 at 2:04 p.m. on a special train from Balmoral, about fifty miles east of here. They came into Balmoral under a flag of truce. Upon arrival Mr. Schalkburger and his party drove immediately to Lord Kitchener’s headquarters, where he had an interview with the British gen- eral. The Boers afterward proceeded to the railway station and entrained at 5 o'clock for Kroonstad, where they will go out under a safe conduct. For a week past Mr. Schalkburger and his colleagues have been stationed at Rhe- noster kop, north of Balmoral, where they have been closely pressed by the British columns. Dispatch riders en- tered Balmoral Friday night and noti- fied the British of the approach of Mr. Schalkburger and his party. It is reported that the Boer position at Rhenoster kop had become almost hopeless and that Mr. Schalkburger once narrowly eszaped capture. To Negotiate for Peace. London, March 25, — The news that the wandering Boer “government” had entered the British ‘ines is regarded as having but on? meaning, namely, that another attempt is being made to ne- gotiate peace. The fact that the cen- sor passed the news of this movement is accepted as confirmation of this opinion, Nothing is actually known here of the intentions of Messrs. Schalkburger, Reitz, Meyer and Krogh: It is pessible they have only sought permission to traverse the British lines in order to consult with Mr. Steyn and the Boer generals, Dewet and Delarey, But whatever their ob- ject, the news has been welcomed in London as pointing to the possibility of peace. Some correspondence which was captured a short time ago when Mr. Steyn narrowly escaped capture proved that he and Mr. Schalkburger were jous to conclude peace. No extrav- agant hopes, however, are being built on the outcome of the movements of Mr. Sckalkburger 2nd his companions, chiefly because it is feared that De- larey, in the flush of his recent success, will refuse to be a party to any neg2- tiations. Overtures From British. Brussels, March 25.—The Petit Bleu, referring to the arrival at Pretoria of Messrs. Schalkburger, Reitz, Meyer and Krogh, says it believes that Mr. Schalkburger’s move is in response 10 fresh British overtures for peace, made out of gratitude for the release of Gen. Methuen, and predicts that these over- tures will lead to no results unless Boer independence is guaranteed. BIG STRIKE IMMINENT. Demand of Lowell Millworkers for More Pay Is Refused. Lowell, Mass., March 25.—Lowell is threatened with one of the greatest strikes in its history as a result of the communication sent to the textile union by the mill agents in reply to the official demand of that body for an advance in wages for the textile op- eratives of the city. The communica- tion was read at the meeting of the textile council yesterday afternoon and was a positive unconditional re- fusul of the demands. It was not a joint note, but eaca agent answered for himself. The language, however, was identical. The increase demanded was to have gone into effect to-day, but because of the ielay in the reply the various unions represented in the cen- tral body have not had an opportunity to express their views on the new as- pect of the situation, so it has been de- cided to postpone final action until a meeting Wednesday evéhing next. Meantime special meetings of the unions will be held and a vote will be taken on the question of a strike. An informal vote was taxen yesterday and it was said that three-fourths of the number present favored a strike, the others reserving their decision until Wednesday night. JAMES WILCOX FOUND GUILTY, North Carolinan Sentenced (to Ex- pinte With Life Marder of Sweet- heart. Elizabeth City, N. C., March 25. — James Wilcox was found guilty of the murder of Nellie Cropsey. The jury, after being out thirty hours, brought in a verdict of guilty in the first de- gree. The prisoner heard the verdict without apparent emotion. When the rerdict had been received Judge Jones said: “It is sadde> for me than for you, Mr. Wilcox. The jury found the facts, I gave the law. You have had a fair trial. Part of the public were afraid to give it to you. The judgment of the court is that the prisoner be re- moved to jail and be hanged dead by the neck on April, 25." RUSSIAN SOLDIERS SHOOT TO KILL. Attempt to Release Strike Leaders Resulis Disustrously. Tiflis, Russia, March 25.—The Official Caucasus Gazette reports a strike among the men employed at the Roths- child petroleum works at Bateum, on the Black sea. paper 300° strikers last Friday went to” the police station and demanded the release of the ringleaders, who had been arrested the previous This demand was refused. The strikers re- assembled the following day, attacked the jail and attempted to release the prisoners. ~They fired at the soldiers who were guarcing the prison. Th: latter in return fired on the m Thirty of the rioters were killed and one soldier was wounded. WIFE TIED TO A STAKE IS GoRED. Maniac Husband Lets Loose Infu- rintes Bull, Tonawanda, N. Y., March 25.--J, BR. Post, a farmer thirty five years old, living on ‘the Worth road four mites south of this vilage, bound his wife Amanda to a stake in the bull pen of his stable; She wore a red calico apron which aroused {he confined bull to frenzy end in its rege the animal at- tacked the woman and gored her to death. It is said that Post’s act was caused by jealousy of Hiram Coats. a According to this news-