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Evening journal., 1897-11-30
For a Federation Of Churohes.

BOSTON, Nov. SO.-At meeting Of
the ministers Of the Baptist, Methodist
and Congregational churches in Boston,
held here, at which Rev. Charles Albert
Berry Of Wolverhampton, England
representing the Federation OF Free
Evangelical churches of England and
Wales. delivered an address, it was
voted that a committee be appointed
representing the three denominations
to determine the advisability of calling
a conference Of the churches, looking
to the establishment Of a federation Of
churches here.
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No Money TO carr out the Law.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Nov. SO.-state
Treasurer Haywood has notified the
state live stock sanitary board that
there is no money available for the
work of stamping out tuberculosis and
other diseases among cattle in Pennsyl-
vania. The board has no funds and
will at once suspend active operations.
The act PASSED by the last Legislature
to prevent the importation of cattle In
to Pennsylvania for breeding purposes
unless they have been subjected to tu-
berculine test and are free from dis
ease will not be enforced owing to the
lack of funds. The law goes into effect
Jan. / next, and it's violation is punish
able by fine and imprisonment.
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rhourht she Va. a oueen.

WASHINGTON, Nov. SO.-The case
of an Indian woman stranded at Stock
holm, Sweden's capital has been called
to the attention of this government,
and means for her return to this coun-
try have been furnished by her brother
through the state department. The
woman is a half breed Chiokasaw, who
Joined a show and was left at Stock
holm mentally deranged. In her un-
balanced condition of mind she laid
claim TO the throne of that country
and proceeding to the palace demand
ed her rights as queen.
Evening journal., 1897-11-30
INDIANS WITH BLUE EYES.
A queer Tribe That Inhnbits Mexican
Territory.

A Queer Tribe That Inhnbits Mexican
Territory.
One of the mysteries of Mexico is
presented by the Maya Indians, who
inhabit the Sierra Madre mountains in
the lower part of Sonora. They have
fair skins, blue eyes and light hair,
and students of ethnology have always
been puzzled to account for them.
There is a tradition, however, that these
Indians are the descendants of the crew
ard passengers of q Swedish vessel
wrecked on the Mexican coast centuries
before Columbus discovered the new
world. But this tradition, says the
Ohio State Journal, is founded on moth
ing more substantial than q folklore
tale current among them that their an
cestors came over the big salt water
hundreds of moons ago.
The Mexicans have never been alble to
conquer this people. Nominally, in
deed, they are under Mexican rule, but
really they are governed by their own
chief, and whenever the Mexican gov
ernment has interfered with them they
have taken up arms, getting the best of
the scrimmage every time. Their near
est Indian neighbors are the Yaquis,
and these two Indian tribes have reci-
procity down TO a fine point. Each
helps the other when the MeXicans at
tack them.
The Mayas live principally by the
chase, although they cultivate some
corn and garden truck. The men are
large and well formed, and some oi
the women are remarkably handsome
| blondes.
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nI.bon wilIIams IA Better.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. Nov. SO-The
condition Of the Right Rev. John Will
liams, bishop of the Protestant Epis-
copal diocese of Connecticut and pri-
mate of the American church, who sus-
tanned a slight stroke of apoplexy on
Saturday. is still further improved to-
day. The aged churchman is still con-
fined to his bed, but is able to pass the
time in reading. No serious results are
anticipated at this time.
Evening journal., 1897-11-30
New post For arerorr Keen.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. SO.-Gregory
B. Keen, Librarian of the University Of
Pennsylvania. has accepted the posi-
ton of librarian Of the Historical So
ciety of Pennsylvania. an Office held for
many years by Frederick d. Stone. who
died last summer. Mr.. Keen's work at
the university has made his mans IA
miliar to Librarians and publishers all
over the country.
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Postmasters Appointed.

WASHINGTON. Nov. sO.-Among the
rs appointments of fourth class post
masters were: New York-Brainard
Station. Augusta V. Kellogg; Brook
ton, Fred B. Lounsbery; Callicoon De-
pot, A. A. Eckhoff; Centerport, Alonzo
Jarvis; Chemung, Jared Martin:
Hughsonville. Jared Parker; Narrows-
burg. e. o. Green; Otto, Frederick
TrubV
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War veteran Dead.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. SO.-Cal-
win c. Hosford. a prominent citizen of
Haydenville. died at his home yester-
day. He was from 1890 to 1896 chair
man of the board Of selectmen of the
town of Williamsburg. He was a vet
eran of the war and an ex-prisoner OF
war at Andersonville. He leaves a
large family.
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ME-. Aucustn Preseott pend.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Nov. sO.-Nirs.
]. Augusta Prescott, widow of the late
William G. Prescott Of Boston, has died
in this city. Mrs. Prescott was in her
SEVENTEEN year. She leaves three chill
dren. Mrs. Roger Wolcott, wife OF Gov
ernor Wolcott of Massachusetts,; Mrs.
Timmins, who is living at present at
Colorado Springs. and Mr.. Linsee Pres
colt of New York.
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nInre rrouhle 1n AustrIa.

PRAGUE, Bohemia, Nov S0.-There
have been fresh disturbances and fights
with the police here. The windows Of
the new German theater and the Ger
man club were smashed. Ultimately
the disorders became so serious that
the military was ordered out to dis
perse the rioters.
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New congreratlonal House.

BOSTON, Nov. S0.-The cornerstone
of the new Congregational House.
which will hold a position similar to
that of the Bible House. New York, was
laid yesterday afternoon by Governor
Wolcott. President Johnson, president
of the Congregational association, pre-
sided
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Consul Breck Has Resigned.

BERLIN, Nov 3O.-United States
Vice Consul General Breck has resigned
his position and will return to the Unit
ed States. Consul General Goldschmids
has appointed Mr.. Day. one Of the con-
sular clerks, to be the successor Of Mr..
Breck, subject to the approval Of the
United States authorities.
Evening journal., 1897-11-30

A good article is rarely dear at the
price asked. A bad one is costly on
any terms. See that you receive what
yeu call for. 4 n.
Evening journal., 1897-11-30

1t may save trouble to examine your
purchase before it is wrapped. Then
you can be certain that you get what
you ask for. and not substitute.
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AnstrnIin.s nIr I.nnd omrers.

The London Echo gives a list of large
land owners in Australia. One of them
las 100000 acres. another 100000.
third 100000, while the Union bank
owns no fewer than 100000 acres.
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Hanna Has the Grip.

CLEVELAND, Nov. Ex-senator
Hanna is confined TO his home at Glen
more with a severe attack OF the grip.
He will not be able to attend TO busi-
ness for several da-s.
Evening journal., 1897-11-30
LITTLE THINGS.

Little drops of water,
Little grains of wheat.
Cause the tears now falling,
From men who trod Wall street.
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I'VE know Of no review published, IN this
country or In Europe which combines 80 success
fully IS the AMERicAN MONTHLY the alertness,
timeliness, and energy Of journalism with the
sound Judgment. carefully weighed opinion, exact
knowledge and well-chosen English Of the purely
literary Periodical ''- The Oail9sk.
Evening journal., 1897-11-30

the month, Of the poliiieall d;
economic, and literary happenings
which are Of value to intelligent
men and women. Tie Eahor's
progress Of the World tells sue-
einetly an illustrated story Of ,he
month. The "Leading ArliclssD
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-01
MISS MARGARET CRAVEN.

NJ. M Gibson CT the United Pres terrain
Gate avenue and Polk street, at 10 o'clock
to- day. .':::-
The wedding will be strictly private, as
only the most intimate friends will be
there. At the conclusion of the cere-
mony the newly welded couple will de-
part on a short honey moon. On their
return the Young couple will remain in
the City until the Fair case is concluded,
and willthen take up their residence in
ST. Louis:
Miss Craven is the: daughter of Mrs.
Nettie r. Craven, whose suit for a portion
OF the Fair estate is pending in The Superior
Court. She is possessed OF most pleas
ing personality and has shown great ciey-
erness as an: actress. Daring the past
year she hes appeared as the leading lady
OF the Frawley Com pany and has a. 10
starred under the management OF A. M.
Palmer. :.
Mr. KoehIer is the president OF the
American Brewery Company of St Louis
and is also interested in other great cor.
porations. The presents given to the
young couple are both beautiful and
costly. The gift that the groom will be-
stow on his young bride will be in the
nature OF surprise, as he persists i'll keep
II & IL a secret until to-day. =:
At the ad iournm ent :oi court We sterday
Mr.. Dslmas led the otnshing young lady
to Judge :Slack's cham bers, where the
news was whispered into the judicial ear,
and in honor OF the event a postpone ment
OF the big contest will be taken until 2
ofclock
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THEY MAY BE DBPORTED.
This Country Offers No Welcome to
Pennifess Orphans.

This Country Offers. No Welcome to
Pennifess Orphans.
The fate of the five unfortunate orphans
who arrived Monday from H olulu is as
yet undecided, and pending the decision
of the Secretary OF the Treasury they are
being cared for at the Salvation Army
Home on Bryant street, where everythia 2
possible is being done Ito make them feel
their sad position less keenly. !.
A meeting oil the Com missioners on I'm
migration was held yes e rday morning to
decide the fave of the little ones. Major
W. w. WinchelI was present and told The
story OF how the children had been left
orphans and destitute. The Salvation
Army at Honolulu did their best to pro-
vide for them, but the army there is: poor,
and the mem Ders finding the burden too
heavy had shipped them here 10 be placed
in the home. He then red to give a
bond of $500 for each child, guaranteeing
that they would not become public
charge if allowed to remain in the coun-
try.
The Commissioners, after carefully dis
cussing the case anu reading the CORE
spondence bearing on l., came to the de-
cis!on that the children were paupers
and as such must be deported. Major
Winchell, however, will forward an APP
peal, with copies of all corresp ondence
bearing on the case, to the Secretary OF
the Treasury at Washington, and until he
makes his decision on the case the little
ones will remain in the care OF the army.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-01
CARRIERS NOT
RESPONSIBLE
They May Guard Against
Damages by Special
Agreement.
Contracts in Which the Sigma
ture of One Party Only
Is Necessary.
Opinion by United States District
Judge de Haven in a Suit
for Breakage.

United States District Judge J. ]. de
YESTERDAY morning dismissing the libel
brought by w. W. Montague d Co.
against the ship Henry B. Hyde to re-
cover damages alleged TO have been sus-
tanned by the breakage of certain artic es
OF hardware shipped at the port Of New
York on board the Henry B. Hyde.
The evidence shows that the articles
were shipped in good order and were
broken before delivery. The bills of lad
ing contained the following stipulations i:
s'W eight, contents and value unknown.
Not accountable for leakage, rust or
breakage. Deliverable within reach of
vessels tackle etc.
Neither of the bills of lading was signed
by the shippers, but all ofthem were signed
on behalf of the carrier, and were deliv-
introduced by the libelants as part of the
evidence in the case, the libeiants giving
notice, however, that they contested the
validity and binding force of the stipula-
lions set out and stamped upon the face
of the bills, and whether such stipula-
tions are binding upon the libelants is
the principal question involved IN the de-
cision of the case.
The libelants insist that as they did not
sign the bills of fading they are no: bound
by the special stipulations.
Judge de Haven holds that the rule Is
that common carrier may. by special
contract with the shipper. stipulate Tor a
more limited liability than that which he
assumes under the ordinary contract for
carriage of goods. and such special con-
tract may be contained in bill of lading
signed by tie carrier alone; and the ac-
ceptance of such bill of lading by the
shipper at the time of the delivery of the
goods for shipment, in the absence of
fraud on the part of the carrier, is suffi-
cient 10 show the assent of the shipper TO
the terms set out in the bill of lading. II
is the rule, rather than the exception, for
common carriers to stipulate for release
from the stringent liability OF an insurer,
and which, otherwise. the law would i'm
pose upon them, and, according 10 the
customary course OF business, such stipu-
lations are contained in the bill of lading
issued by the carrier. This custom is so
general that all persons receiving such
bills of lading must be presumed to know
OF such custom and are therefore charged
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the products of the State. mostly in the
fruit line. and Secretary J. A. Filcher of
the State board is in daily receipt of let
tiers of inquiry as to where and through
what houses European dealers can secure
California fruits. wines and such COM
modities. One received yesterday is
sample of many that arrive on nearly
every mail. 1t is from Carl Oldach of
Hamburg, one OF the largest dealers in
Europe, having houses all over the Cont
nent. In it he says:
request you to give my address to any first
class and reliable packer and shipper of Cali
fornla produce who might happen to ask you
for the name OF an active and hustling agent
in our pla ce. l am established here about
twelve years as agent and broker in colonial
produce and fruit and am doing good busi-
ness here on.the spot as we'll as in all German
and northern markets, in about fifty PAGES in
this Country and Scandinavia. Cali
fornia prunes, apricois, peaches. pears ETC..
and even canned fruits a re i'm ported now in
large scale in Germany ana the business will
increase to the greatest importance, prom ted
so powerfully through our fine exhibi ion in
augurated and arranged so mastery by you
and which is attracting such general notice
= 1t does not matter how many Califor-
mia houses are doing business here, there is
outlet Tor so much fruit in thrse markets that
business can still be doubled and tripied
L have made up nay mind 10 do he
California business and If you could bring me
together with the right people you would do
them and me the eatest service.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-01
GARRISON FOR
lime POINT
Secretary of War Directs
That Troops Shall Be
Stationed There.
No Ship Could Withstand the
Plunging Fire of the Twelve
Inch Rifles.
Eight Ten-Inch Guns to Be Planted
Near the Water Line Under
Lime Point

General Shafter, commanding the De-
partment of California. United States
army, has been directed by the Secretary
of War to station troops AT Lime Point to
man the three twelve-inch breech- loading
rifles recently placed in position on the
Marin Heights, opposite Fort Point. I'm
til regular barracks are provided the
troops TO garrison the new tort will be de-
tailed from the commands at the Preside.
Alcatraz and Angel Island.
The battery at Lime Point is regarded
as one Of the most formidable III the
United States. AT present only three
guns are in place, but they represent the
latest improvement and the highest power
in modern ordnance The battery is
planted Oh the bluff, 400 feet above the
water. and commands an ocean range OF
ton miles. Each gun throws solid steel
proiectile we Ching 1000 pounds,
Owing to the height of the battery above
the channel the guns are in position TO
oliver plungine fire with great effect.
Modern ships. heavily almorsd with steel
Plates on the sides, can De rendered al
m ost invulnerable when the attack come
from batteries near the water line, but
nothing yet has been devised to resist the
plunging against the deck of thousand
round shot from twelve-inch gun. A
hostile ironclad could not pass throu b
the Golden Gate without enceuntering
sach ire from the guns al Lime Point.
The Pinch rifles on The hill near Fort
Point, together with the 10-inch disa D.
pearing guns lower down are in position
to deliver an effective fire against a hostile
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made to permit hasty trip over into old
Mexico. On the wav here stops were
made at Chicago, Omaha, Salt Lake and
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CHARGED WITH SWINDLING,

Sig. Morris Alleged to Be at the Head
of Gang of Advertising Swindters.
Sigmund Morris appeared before United
States Com missioner Heacock yesterday
morning with Charles Garter, his attor-
ney, in the proceedings looking to the de-
portation of the prisoner to Brooklyn, N
Y, for trial. Mr.. Garter contended shat
the indictment was defective, but he
failed to psychologist the commi- soner
or Deputy United States Attorney Schles-
niger and the hearing OF the case was set
for next Friday.
The Brooklyn Indictment charges Nor.
rs jointly with Hugo NJ Morris, his
brother, Isador II. Meyers, Annie E. Cas-
well and William J. Hartford. 1t is al
legged that under the pretended firm
names OF the Adjustment and Reporting
Conn any, the Adjustments and Reporting
Com pany, Huey x Co. managers, they
windled the Sterling Coal Company of
Philao elphia, The Graves Elevator Com
panv OF Rocnest er, n Y, and Leonard &
YoIngman of Albany, n. Y.
The Indictment charges also that the
defendants pretended to be about 10 pub
llsh The international: Comm ercial d.
ctory," THE United States Wholesale
Directory" "The Business Directory"
"Ehe Consolidated Business Register"
and "rhe Standard Buyer" none of
which pretended publications was ev r
printed or published.
1t is charged that they used the mails
in their sch mes, and after they had Sc
cured the signatures OF a firm to con-
trael or order for the insertion of an adj
vertisement in one of those mythical pub
locations they would, by erasures and
other means, raise the amounts and sell
E,A -" tf1ro u n.,I
Sigmund Morris is still In custody, hav-
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the exhibits IN the Mechanics Fair, where
President Denicke will do the honors. A
specially com posed march by Bandmaster
Rodgers of the fair orchestra will be
played IN honor of the City's guests.
Later the Academy OF Sciences and the
Pioneer building will be visited.
This evening the whole party will do
Chinatown.
Tomorrow in tug furnished by the
Union Iron Works he party will DE taken
to the battie-ship Oregon and from there
10 the Union Iron Works, thence TO Mare
Island, where at noon a reception and
luncheon will be giveE by the naval Off
GERS.
After luncheon the presentation ccre-
monies will take place. Congressman
Dovener of West Virginia, who is in
charge of the party, will make The pre-
sentation speech. Commander Uriei S.
Sebree of the Wheeling will respond.
Late in the afternoon the tug boat will
return here, and in the evening the visit
ors will probably attend the Orrheum.
No set programme has yet been ar
ranged FOR succeeding days but the inten-
ton last night was somewhat as follows:
Friday forenoon TO Stanford University
and the Pafo Alto stock farm thence to
San Jose, San a Cruz and the big trees.
Sunday would be spent at Del Monte.
Returning, perhaps Monday, the party
would branch off at San Jose and visit
Niles Canyon on the way TO Alameda,
where tugboat is to be in waiting to
transport the Congressman 10 the region
OF the tidal canal.
Subsequently visits will be made to the
Park, the Cliff and the Presidio, TO Mount
Tamalpais, TO the Yosemite Valley. TO
Fresno and the raisin and fruit belts, to
Santa Barbara, 10 Los Angeles, Pasadena.
Riverside, Redlands, Santa Monica and
S Pedro and 10 Santa Catalina Island.
Finally the party Will start homoward by
way OF Ell Paso, where days stop wall be
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feet. Under Lime Point on the Marin
shores there will be placed eight 10inch
rifles near the water line. An ironclad
fleet on hostile mission would be under
the fire of12-in CHI guns for ten miles of the
approach to the Golden Gate. Once in
the channel the feet would be exposed to
short-range direct fire and plungiag fire
from the heaviest OF guns on both sides
of the channel. The proba bilities are that
not one admiral in twenty would attempt
the passage OF the forts and not one attack
in twenty would prove successful. Even
if Fort Point and Lime Point were passed
the ordeal of mortars and dynamite guns
would have to be met before the harbor
could be reached.
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with the knowledge that it is one. of { he
offices OF such instruments to: stata1ho
terms and conditions upon which The
goods therein described are to be carried,
and for this reason the acceptance such
a paper by the shipper without dissent at
the time of the delivery of lis goods for
shipment when no fraud or i'm position
has been practiced upon him is TO be re-
garded as conclusive evidence that he
agrees to be bound by all lawful st1pula-
tons contained in the bill of ladlng. s: .:.a.
Judge de Haven, after quoting numer-
GUS decisions of the Supreme Court Of
the United States, adds that the stipula-:
tions stamped upon the face of the bills of
lading are 20 be treated as parts of the
bills of lading and binding: upon the
libelants, unless the case at bar were
governed by section 2176 of the Civil Code
of this State, which declares: in substance
that with the exception of certain stipu-
lations not involved in this case, the ac-
ceptance by the shipper of bill. OF fading
or other written contract for carriage of
his goods containing notifications of
the general liza bility of the carrier is not
binding upon the shipper unless signed
by him; but the contract in this case was
made in New York, and, according to the
rule laid down by the Supreme Court of
the United States, contracts are to be
governed by the law OF the place where
they were made. unless The contracting
parties clearly appear 10 have mad some
other law in view. The fact that the
performance of the contract was 20 be
com pleted here is not sufficient to show
that the parties intended that the Contract
should be governed by the law of this
State. and not by the law OF the place
where it was made.
The court found that ere was an entire
absence of evidence as to the law of the
State of New York on this point and
Judge de Haven decided that there was
no presumption that the Legislature of
the State of New York hao enacted a
statute sim lar to section 2176 of the Civil
Code of California; therefo the question
as to the effect OF the delivery and &C.
ceptance OF the bills of lading is to be de-
termined by the general rules of law az
fecting contracts.
The evidence also failed to show that
the breakage was caused by the negii-
gence of the carrier or any of its agents or
servants.
The libel of w. W. MONTAGUE & Co. VS..
the ship Isaac Reed was also dismissed.
The Judge decided, first, that the lib l.
ants had not proved that the boilers
which were alleged 10 have been damaged
had not been properly slowed, and the
fact that a portion OF the cargo lied
about while the ship was laboring and
straIninC under heavy gale was not sui
hcient to show improper stowage.
in
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The average reni of houses in Eng
land is f2f per annum.