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The herald., 1896-04-11
COMMITTEE WORK
Bills In Various Stages Of Progress Toward
Passage or Defeat


WASHINGTON. April 10.-The house
committee on Pacific roads met today to
consider the first printed copy of the
bill prepared by the house and senate
sub committees. Nothing was accom-
rlished. but an informal discussion of
the bill led to several amendments in
its wording which do not affect the
plan. but tend to prevent evasions of its
interest Considerable difference of
opinion was shown upon the details of
the measure. but it is predicted that the
bill will be reported practically as it
was introduced.
Mr.. Boatner of Louisiana, who led the
opposition to the REILLY bill, is not now
in congress-. and it is not certain that
any minority report will be made. al
though Mr. Hubbard of Missouri, a
member of the committee, has intro
duced bill for foreclosure on the prop
erty.
The age Of consent bill, which has
been supported by many religious
bodies, was laid on the table today by
the house committee on judiciary,
and is dead for this congress. The pur-
pose of the bill was to raise the age of
consent for females in all territories
under the exclusive jurisdiction of the
United States from 16 to IS years. and
to fix penalties ranging from one to fif-
teen years Imprisonment for males who
violated this act.
Representative Meiklejohn today re-
ported from the committee on Indian af-
fairs bill to prohibit the sale of intoxi-
eating LIQUORS to Indians holding land by
allotment. Its passage is recommended
by the secretary of the interior, who
says it is made necessary by the decis-
ion of Judge Ballinger of the district
court for Oregon, which he says, in eff
feet. permits the sale of liquor to Indian
allottess u .tout. lirr 1ar,on. The bill
also prohibits the sale of any af''rla un-
der any b.a, 4 Or Lame which contains
intoxicatins spirits. Vend.. nave been
in the habit Of selling such liquors IN
compositions containing pickles, fruits
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these times and in America the Spain

LHeSe TIMES anu III AItlerlCh TIC opdiu
Of Phillip III. 3d..
Much is said and written about the
recognition of belligerency of the Gu
bans by the American government.
This would be very advantageous to us
and is only doing justice, but as when
we rose against tyranny we only count
ed on the strength of our arms, and the
firm resolution of victory we follow our
march unconcerned, satisfied that what
is to happen will happen.
Your friend, MAXIMO GOMEZ.
SOME WILD RUMORS.
NEW YORK, April 11.-A dispatch
to the Herald from Madrid says: Ru-
NOR is current here in the cafes and
streets that Consul-General Williams
has been murdered in Havana and his
body dragged through the streets. Ex-
element prevails throughout the city
in consequence of this report, but the
author tiles have no knowledge Of any
such event. 1t is rumored that Maceo
is dead and that in a battle yesterday
the rebels lost 500. No confirmation of
the report can be obtained.
FfLIBUSTERS DISCHARGED.
NEW YORK. April 1o.-After being
out eight minutes, the jury In the case
against the Cubans charged with be-
ing concerned in the Bermuda f1libus-
tering expedition returned q verdict
of not guilty. Counsel for the defense,
Mr.. Rubens, moved for the discharge
of the prisoners and the return of the
property. Judge Brown said that this
would follow in the natural course.
The herald., 1896-04-11
THE ZIONIST WAR
Both Parties Seem to Have Grown Sick Of
Fighting


CORINTO, Nicaragua, April (via
Galveston, April 10.)-For several hours
on April 6 and7 the insurgent troops,
under the command of General Boca,
president of the revolutionary govern
ment of Nicaragua, cannOnaded the
troops sent by the government OF Hon
duras at Chinandega. The lombard
ment, however, did not dislodge the
soldiers. who were sent by Honduras to
the assistance of the government of
President Zelaya. At Ell Viego an in
surgent force from Leon, flanking Ma
garote and threatening to attack Mana
qua, the capital of Nicaragua. The gov
ernment troops have been twice. en-
gagged with the force Of the Leonists. A
few men have been killed on both sides,
but President Zelaya's force was not
strong enough to drive back the enemy,
and it returned to Manasua uiisuccess-
full.
A small detachment Of Zelaya's troops
has occupied Soucre, small town about
twenty-four leagues out of Leon, the
headquarters of the revolutionists.
The British warship Comus, Captain
Dyke. having on board over 200 officers
and men. has arrived here, but she will
leave Corinto today for San Juan del
Sur 1t is expected, however, that the
Comus will return here on Friday and
remain at this port until the revolution
in Nicaragua is decided one way or the
other. The only real fighting. done so
far was in the earlier stages of the rev.
olution. and it seems to have sickened
both armies. The Leonists have the
largest quantity of arms ,and they are
of a more modern description than those
of President Zelaya, but the latter
has, up to the present, suffered from
lack of ammunition, although he has
hitherto been well supplied with money
from Managua and Grenada in particu-
lar, but there is already much grum-
bling at the inaction of President Zela-
ya's army, and threats have been heard
to cut off funds unless something tang
ible is accomplished.
The United States cruiser Alert is still
here
The herald., 1896-04-11
AFRICAN ADvlCES
The Whole Matabeie Nation 10 In Arms.
Pretoria News


LONDON, April 11.--Advices receiv-
ed by the Times regarding the situation
in Matabeleland again take rather
alarmist tone, but no advices have been
received by the government to bear out
this view of the situation, and the pres
ent force of troops in South Africa Is
considered sufficient by the govern
ment.
A Buluwayo dispatch says: The whole
Of the Matabele nation hsA risen and
$4,000 men in strong cooperative col
umns will be required to clear the
country. 1t is impossible to act except
on the defensive with small patrols.
A dispatch from Pretoria to the
Times says: An Indictment has been
issued which charges all the members
OF the national reform committee, who
have been made prisoners without dis
tinction of conspiring with DR.. Jameson
to invade the Transvaal and to cause
an insurrection at Johannesburg. 1t
also charges them with sending armed
troops to meet DIR. Jamesand with the
unlawful distribution of Maxim guns
and arms, with the object of overthrow
ing the republic, and with the assump-
ton of the powers of the police.
The government through Mr. Cham
berlain has again wired here complain
ing OF President Kruger's delay in
deciding as to his proposed visit to
England
In reply to question in the house Of
commons last night Mr.. Chamberlain
announced the government was pre-
pared to reinforce the garrisons in
Cape Colony and Natal if Gov. Rob-
inson considered 1t necessary.
A dispatch from Johannesburg to a
London newspaper says it is proba-
BILE the trial of the reform committee
prisoners will be postponed untif after
Jameson's trial is over in England.
A dispatch from Buluwayo to Lord
Clifford announces that the arm of his
brother, Capt. Clifford, who was re-
Gently wounded in an engagement WITCH
Matabeles, has been amputated at the
shoulder
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was intended to continue appropria-
tions to sectarian schools, most Of
which were conducted by denomina-

tiOnS to Sectarian schools, most OF
which were conducted by denomina-
tionS.
Mr.. IIawley said he was for the Car
ter amendment. He had doubts as to
the meaning of "sectarian schools"
Was it not possible asked Mr.. Hawley.
to adopt some middle course, agreeable
to all, by which the Lords Prayer and
the golden rule could be permitted in
these schools?
Mr.. Palmer said that as it was con-
ceded that the government was to edu-
cate the Indians and was not ready with
the facilities for education, then the sec
tartan facilities might well be taken ad-
vantage of until the government was
ready to assume it's full duty
Mr.. Hoar said the only safe principle
was to entirely separate church and
state, abandoning the sectarian schools
with due precautions against interrupt
Ing the partly completed school course
of Indian children. Mr.. Hoar said that
he had no sympathy for any intolerant
exclusion of a citizen from all privileges
as result Of his faith
aside.
Mr.. Allen then succeeded In getting UP
up the bill for trans Mississippi expo
sition at Omaha in 1898. Amendments
were agreed to. making the exposition
international in scope and appropriat-
ing $4,000 for buildings. Mr.. Allen Sc
cured further amendment limiting the
total liability of the government to $780,
900. AS thus amended the bill was
passed.
Mr.. Mills proposed an adjournment
until Monday, which was resisted by
members of the appropriation commit
tee. On a vote, however, the adjourn
ment over Saturday secured large ma
jority.
A conference on the postoffice appro-
priation bill was ordered, and Senators
Allen, Pettigrew and Blackburn were
named as conferees.
At 5:25 p. m the senate adjourned un-
til Monday
The herald., 1896-04-11
Still at tho Bottom

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1o.-Noth-
ing has yet been done toward raising
the British ship Blairmore which cap
sized in the bay yesterday, and which
is now at the bottom of the bay under
seven fathoms of water. The consign-
ees, John d. Spreckels & Company.
will have charge of the task of
raising the submerged vessel. The ex-
pense will be great. At the British
consulate steps have been taken to pro-
vide the rescued men with temporary
assistance in the way of clothing and
maintenance. a consular investigation
of the disaster will be begun next week.
Much adverse comment is made regard
ing the captains alleged neglect to
sufficiently ballast the ship.
The herald., 1896-04-11
GRAIN AND STOCK
Conditions Prevailing In Nine Of the Lead
ing States


WASHINGTON. April TO- The United
States department of agriculture re-
port on the condition of winter grain
and health of live stock April 1, 1896.
based upon consolidated reports from
township, county and state correspond
ents. shows a condition of winter wheat
in nine leading states as follows:
Pennsylvania, "a; Ohio, Sc: Michigan,
81; Indiana, n; Kentucky. 20: Illinois.
81; Missouri, 75; Kansas. SS; California,
81; average for the entire country, I'll;
last year, S1.4, and S6.7 in 1894.
The condition of rye, average for the
entire country, was S2.9 Dry weather
at seeding time largely retarded or
prevented termination. Throughout
the winter grain producing region the
winter covering Of SHOWS was excep-
tionally scant, rye suffering in most
states less than wheat. Drought in
early winter and alternate freezing and
thawing afterward greatly injured the
crop east of the mississippi. In Ne
braska, Kansas and westward there
was less winter killing than usual, ow
ing to the mild season and present con-
ditions are reported favorable. Hes
sian fly reported in a few counties along
the Atlantic slope.
Conditions of cattle, SO; sheep, 9S5;
swine, 93 Last years figures were
$50, 94.6 and 95.5.
The herald., 1896-04-11
Caught Hydraulicking

SACRAMENTO. April 10.-Today
the seven Cinnamon caught in the act
of tearing down a hillside with hy-
draulic monitor near Towles, on the
north fork of the American river, in
north fork of the American river, in de-
fiance of the United States laws. were
jail for examination before United
States Court Commissioner Ed. r. Tay-
lor. After some discussion the defense
secured a postponement of the eXami-
nation until the 2Sd inst. The case
against the Cinnamon will be pushed
vigorously by the anti-debris commits
sion.
The herald., 1896-04-11
Objects to Greatness

NEW YORK, April 10.-Mayor
Wuerster of Brooklyn has returned the
Greater New York bill to the governor
with his disapproval. He says he does
not see anything in the conditions of
Brooklyn to make necessary such a
bill; that the bill is incomplete mas
much as it does not provide for con-
solidated government of the three cit
ies--New York, Brooklyn and Long
Island City-and because it does not
provide for the referendum. A major
ity of the legislature may pass the bill
over the MAYORS veto.
The herald., 1896-04-11
OVER THE RIVER
Governor Jones Of Nevsda Succumbs After
Long Illness

SAN FRANCISCO. April 10-Gov.
Jones of Nevada died at the Palace
hotel in this city this evening.
Gov John e. Jones was born in Wales
December 8, 1910. He came to the
United States with his parents and set
tied in Iowa In 1856 He was educated
in the public schools. finishing with
four years course in the Iowa state
university. He was a school teacher
in his early manhood and afterwards.
like most western men, followed min
ing and such avocations as came to his
hand In Colorado, Wyoming and Ne
vada. In 1888 he was elected surveyor
general of the state by the Republican
party. He was reelected in 1890. serv-
ing until he took office as governor in
1895. He was elected governor by the
silver party. He will be succeeded by
Lfeut.-Gov. Reinhoid Sadler. now act
Ing governor. News Of his death caused
great sorrow in this city and section.
The herald., 1896-04-11
Oil at Fresno

FRESNO, April 10.-News was re-
ceived today from the new oil fields in
the southwestern part of the county
that a flow of 40 barrels per day of oil
OF exceptionally fine quality had been
struck and as a result more than hun
dred new claims have already been filed.
1t is stated that the owners of the we'll
have an offer of 81. so per barrel for their
product if it remains equal in quality to
samples which have been tested.
The herald., 1896-04-11
ReQuisition Issued

SACRAMENTO, April 10-The hear
ing on the application for requisition
for the return of Mrs. York from Den
Yer. for the alleged embezZlement of
$2S, 900, was concluded before Governor
Budd today. The governor tonight an
nounced that he would issue the re-
QUESTION and an officer will leave here
for Denver to bring her back tcrthis
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and other articles Of diet esp. .cially pre-
pared for ais traffic. The minimum
penalty for such offense is placed at
sixty days Imprisonment and a fine of
$1OO
Mr.. Grosvenor, chairman Of the Re-
publican caucus Of the house. has called
a caucus Of the Republican members of
the house for tomorrow night. The eau
Gus was called at the written request
of members interested in the passage Of
an immigration bill.
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The Ecyptiar c.mpaiun

LONDON, April 10.-The under sec
retary of foreign affairs, George N. Cur
zon, replying to questions in the house
of commons today declined on public
grounds to give any information as to
the intentions of Italy in regard to Kas-
sala and also refused to make public
any details concerning the movements
of the Egyptian forces UP the Nile.
The herald., 1896-04-11
A Mormon Conference

KIRKLAND. Ohio, April 10--Thc
Latter Day Saints general conference
is in session here. AT the rate of pro-
gress made thus far the business of the
conference will not be finished for an
other week. tt has been decided to hold
the next general conference at Lamont,
iowa, in April, 1897, probably beginning
OH the 9Th day of that month.
The herald., 1896-04-11
A Prison Director

SACRAMENTO, April 10.--Governor
Budd this evening appointed j. A.
wilkins a member of the state board
of prison directors, vice Robert T.
Devlin, term expired.
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Woman's Rights

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 10.- Re
solutions asking the general conference
of the M. F. church to adopt women as
delegates was adopted by the lay elec-
toral delegates Of the district conference
today.
The herald., 1896-04-11
A Strike Ended

DENVER, April 10.-The strike at the
Northern Colorado coal mines ended
today. The companies conceded to the
demands of the strikers.
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Why Squander Your Money on high
priced newspapers when you can get
all the news all the time in THE
HERALD. .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
DIAMOND DUST.
Buffalo today.

Buffalo today.
Lowe and Hamilton lead the Boston team
in hitting.
Doescher will never be accused of being
q home umpire.
Johnson is recovering from his bronchial
trouble. He occupied a seat on the beheh
yesterday. 80,
II Is doubtful that Johnson will be able
TO go in the box today. If he Is not strong
enough. Brown will go in.
= old Bobby Caruthers Is managing the
burlington team, of the Western associa-
ton, and making success OF 1t.
lack Doyle Is doing just what the critics
predicted ne would not do-covering big
ground at the first bag, and saving errors
on wild throws.
"Charley Morton meets with an accident.
and is talked of for umpire" says Sport
ing Life. That's good way to get in
training for the job Charley.
Outcalt handles himself like bail play
er. lie Is somewhat nervous at bat, Dut
he will outgrow il. His one error yester-
day was on Il missed srounder. II wes a
ditficult chance and the error Is eXous-
able.
|, The Freedman Rlsie controversy may
finally have TO be settled by the board OF
managers of the National league. Rusie's
sumed by Freedman is not sustained by
the facts, as can be plainly shown upon
a full hearing OF the case; that the equity
of the case Is clearly with Rus:e. as can
and will be clearly established.
"Giye me the outfielder who studies the
opposing batsmen, and their way Of hit
ting the ball." says your Uncle Anson.
81 don't give straw for an outfielder
who makes brilliant catches unless he
places himself for each hitter or course
all tlelders aim 10 locate the ball that Is
to be hit by the man at the bat. but many
of them slip up on their bearings. One
point that operates against an outfieldci
from minor league Is that you must
warn him frequently TO shift Into such ter
ritory when so and SO coinss 10 .ne bat
There is one stick worker In the league
who has the iieldcrs guessing, and his
name is Jesse Hurhctt. He bowls them
through the inl.iG, on Il line or sk:m ming
through the grass on both sides of the
diamond"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
BICYCLE RACING RULES,
Chairman Gideon, Of the l.. 4. W..
Announces Change in Team Work.


Philadelphia, June 1O.-Chairman
Gideon. of the L. A. W.. in this weeks
Bulletin says: Attention Is called to a
change in the rule regarding team races.
The rule. as amended is as follows: In
team race the position of all the con-
testants shall be taken at the end of the
race.
The first man shall count a number
OF points equal to the number of men
starting, the second one less. and so
on
The rule in regard to official referees
seems also to be misunderstood. The
rule. as follows, provides that an official
referee must be in charge of every
meeting.
AN official referee shall be required
to ofticiate at all meets. National CIR
cult referees must be appointed by the
chairman of the racing board. The
chairman, members and representa-
tives of the National Racing board and
the handicappers in their respective
states shall be ex-ofiicio official referees
and the chairman and the members of
division racing boards shall be ex-
ohicio Official referees within their re-
spective divisions. When it Is impos-
sible to obtain the services Of an off,
cial referee then the referee shall be
named by the member of racing board
In charge of the district"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
TIPS TO WREELMEN,

Lending the wheel is sign Of the double
donkey.
The rider who expectorates tobacco juice
on the track will lose a spoke.
The wheelman who allows hearse to
pass him will die bbefore the year is out.
To see "A small boy with a slungshot be-
side the road is a prophecy of a puncture.
To be chased by yellow dog with one
blue eye and one black one indicates bad
fall.
10 attempt to hold up a 275-pound wo-
man learning to ride is a sign Of a soft
spot
Kicking the man who asks the make of
your wheel is u sign of high honors and
riches within the year.
II you take your machine to the repair
shop 1t Is u sign that you will not buy
that new suit Of clothes.
If you pass a white horse driven by a
redhaired lady your rim will split unless
you say 'cajandrum'' and hold UP two
fingers.
Thes predictions will be bound in pamph.
let form and l trust the day Is not far
distant when they will be found pasted In
the hat Of every reputable wheelman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
AMATEUR BALL NOTES.

The Sunsets. Of the South Side. Will play
the Harmones on next Sunday afternoon
on the Hollow grounds at 3 O'clock
The Daisies. of Willow street, challenge
any club under l2 years of age. Answer
through The Tribune. John Gets, mana
ger; John Fitzgardner, captain.
The Populars. of Taylor, challenge the
Populars of Moosic. to n gaine of base
ball any day this week to be played on
any ground mentioned. Answer through
The Tribune promptly. James Glllsallon,
manager.
The West Side team challenges the Har.
monies, of Dunmore. South Side. Minooka
or Eureka base ball teams for game on
any ground June H. First come first
served. Answer in The Tribune, stating
grounds. d. Hughes, manager.
The Violets. Of the South Side. accept
the challenge OF the Diamonds and will
play them on the Hollow grounds June "A
at 10 u. m. The Violcts players are az fol-
lows: c. Bellershlmer c.: ]. Stengllne, y.
Il. Murphy, 49,; NJ. Troy. 1b. c. Kraft,
2b.; r. Kolb, 3b.; ]. Chase. H.; q. Hteng.
line, CT; J. Ridenbach. RI.
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HARVARD WINS.
Luck Favored Princeton, but They
PLAYED q Miserable Game.


Princeton, n. j., June l0.-The Prince
ton commencement week ended most
dismally in the base ball game with
Harvard today in which the visitors
scored runs to Princetons 5. Prince
ton undoubtedly made as poor display
in the field as was ever given on the
Varsity grounds, and First Baseman
Kelly was responsible for large share
OF it.
Luck favored the orange and black
for the first six innings and the score
was then Princeton 3. Harvard =. Will
SON pitched for nearly five innings when
his arm gave out and he exchanged
places with Easton. Then the trouble
began. a single. an error by Kelly and
Burgess base on being hit by a pitched
ball filled the bases. Rands then let out
a three bagger and brought them all in
and tied the score in the seventh. The
bases again filed In the eighth when
Clarkson singled. bringing in Dean and
Burgess. Chandler had already scored
and PrncetOn's downfall was complete.
The Tigers could only knock high flies
in the ninth and We're readily retired.
Thus Harvard has won her first game
in the series with Princeton. Score:
AtPrinceton- R.H.E.
Princeton .........OO22 20l 300 I
Harvard ...........0 0OO3 3 - 8 3
Batteries-Easton and Wilson and W..
Smith; Paine and Scannen.
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RIOT OVER BALL GAME.
The Ilarvard- Princcton Game the
Indirect Cause Of Broken Heads.

Boston, June 10--A riot took place In
Harvard square tonight and as result
several Harvard students have
severe bruises and several Cam
bridge policemen are nursing wounds
1t all happened as a result or
the student eXuberance over the
victory the Harvard base ball club
secured at Priccton. Three students
were locked up and one was SO badly
cut about the head that physician was
called to the police station. Twelve
stitches were taken In the wound He
is Arthur r. Pilling, a sophomore. The
other students are Goldthwait DOrr. q
junior, and Clay Briggs, special stu
dent.
Patrolmen COrcoran, Murray. McEl-
roy and Dynan We're roughly handled
and the coat of the first named was
stripped from his back The others
were struck in the face with fists and
stones. This all occurred after the Of
ficers had attempted to arrest Briggs on
the charge of discharging firearms in
the street.