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The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
Maud Come at Denver.

Denver, Nov. 29.-lhe Broadway
theater was crowded by one of Den
ver's representative audiences last
night to hear Miss Maud Come, the
Joan of Arc of Ireland. advocate the
cause of her people in their agitation
for liberty from the tyranny of Eng
land.
The different speakers of the even
ing We're frequently Interrupted with
applause. Miss Maud Come and
James L. Eg:n. Il delegate from the
Irish Amnesty Association of Ireland,
and Governor Adams We're the prin-
cipal speakers. and while they spoke
they We're given the Strictest of atten-
ton and We're loudly applaudcd when
they concluded.
Miss Maud Come is II gentlcwoman
by birth. born and reared in luxury,
and she is the first woman of her rank
in life to come to America TO champion
the cause of her countrymen at home.
During the evening two resolutions
were introduced. One by Father NJ. p.
O'Sullivan and another by Il. NJ Pat
terson. The one introduced by the lat
ter was opposed 10 America entering
into n treaty with England, while the
other deplored the treatment accord
ed the Irish political prisoners while
confined in Portland and other pris-
ons. Both We're adopted.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03

The dictum that, while civilized man
cannot live without dining, he might
live good deal longer without so
much dining-or, rather, without din
ing so extensively-may be accepted
without any reservation. celebrat-
ed physician once said that he had
been convinced by circumstances that
had come under his notice in the course
of his experience that more mischief
in the form of disease has accrued 10
civilized man from erroneous habits in
eating than from alcoholic drink. He
also declared himself in doubt whether
improper aud inordinate eating were
not as great evils as inordnate drink
ing. Many of our best-known medical
men say that the habit of over-eatine
is at the bottom of most troublesome
diseases. There is no doubt that the
habit most often contracted in child
hood. There are many mothers who
feed their babies as often as they cry,
taking 1t for granted that the baby
cries for food when more often the
helpless little creature is crying be-
cause they already had too much food
When the stomach once becomes ac-
customed to being crowded with food
il the supply is cut short, there is at
first a gnawing sensation that is fire.
quently mistaken for hunger. If peo-
pie who experience this will only perse-
we're a little longer in their abstinence,
they will find themselves greatly ben
Gifted by it.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
THE RESERVATION INVASION.
Secretary Bliss Is Taking Decisive Steps to
Prevent Any Such Action.

Washington. Nov. 29.-Secretary
bliss has taken prompt action to avert
II possible invasion of the Wichita res
crvntion in Oklahoma by whites with
the idea of forcing upon Congress the
opening of the country to white settle
mcnt. Reports have just reached the
department that certain persons are
declaring their intention to organize
n large party i'll the state of Kansas
or elsewhere to invade the Wichita
lands with the object stated Instruc-
lions have been wired to all the agents
and inspectors in that section to make
inquiries and ascertain as far as DOS
siblc the truth of the rumors and re-
port the result here. The agents are
called upon to exercise great vigilance
TO prevent any such invasion and in
case of necessity where the Indian DO
lice force is inadequate, military as
sistance will be promptly furnished.
This action is more of n prccautiop-
airy measure than in anticipation of
real danger. Officials while taking
proper steps TO meet any contingency,
do not apprehend any serious disorder
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
LuetEerts New Attorneys.

Chicago, Nov. 2S.-Attorney Albert
Phalcn, who became prominent
through his connection with the de-
fense of Adolph Luetgert, and who was
to have been chief counsel for the sau-
sage maker in his second trial, with
drew from the case to-day. His with
drawal was due to the retention of
Attorneys Harmon and Ricse rs assist
ants in the case. contrary to his advice.
The case will be called before Judge
Gary tomorrow Attorneys Harman
and Riesc will announce the retirement
of Mr.. Phalcn and ask for further
continuance on the ground that they
are not familiar with the case.
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s.xs Hawaii VIII he Annexed.

st. Paul Mimi, Nov. Ex-senator G.
X. Davis leaves next Tuesday for
Washington. Senator Davis said to a
reporter to-day that Immediately on
the conveninG of Congress lie would
move for the adoption of the Hawaiian
annexation treaty. He is very conf
dent that it will be adopted, although
he has not made any canvass among
the senators to learn their sentiments
in the matter.
Mr.. Davis is of the opinion that the
majority of the people favor annexa-
tion, and he is enthusiastic over the
great Importance OF sucn n possession
to this country. He characterizes as
absurd the statements Of certain
American newspapers which oppose
the annexation on the grounds that
only 5 per cent. Of the people of Ha-
wall desire ii. and that such move
would be but a perpetuation of the
crime of this government in deposing
the former Hawaiian government.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
WESTERN coLLeoe ATHLETICS
A Number of Decided Changes to he Made
In the Rules.

In the Rules.
Chicago. Nov. 7.-Representatives
Of number of the leading western
colleges met here to-day and 1t was de-
cided 10 amend the athletic rules in
several particulars. The meeting was
preliminary in its nature, but there is
no doubt the changes suggested will be
carried out. They are as follows:
A four year limit for college athletes.
Preparatory students to be barred
from college athletics.
Games with outside colleges to be re-
garded as practice games
Summer baseball nines'' to be dis
couraged.
Further elimination of rough foot
ball.
The colleges which are party to the
agreement are Northwestern Universi-
ty, Purdue University. University of
Chicago, University of Illinois, Univer-
sity Of Michigan, University of Mime
sofa, University Of Wisconsin.
1t was decided no student can play
on n college football team unless he
has attended the college at least one
year.
The most important action taken was
the adoption of n resolution calling for
less brutality in football.
committee of three is to be ap-
pointed and this committee will change
the rules as they think best and report
the changes to the members Of the con
ference.
A. A. Stagg, who was chairman of
the meeting, is to be one of the COM
mittee, but the others have not been
appointed.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
WILD DUCKS WINTER HOME.
Paradise for Water Fowl Along the Texas
Coast.

barHdlse Tor water ROW. Alohk ths AeA4s
Coast.
The long, low coast of the Gulf OF
Mexico Is the winter home of the wild
duck. He is there in millions. This
coast is lined with fresh water ponds,
Il little way back from the sea, and in
these ponds grows the "senna" weed.
Ii bears n small black bean that is the
ducks delight. The ponds will average
mile in length by half mile in width.
Sometimes in their middle grows n
clump of live oaks. Their surfaces not
infrequently are literally covered with
wild fowl. If frightened by the down
swooping hawk. they rise with n sound
like thunder. audible more than mile
away. If camera We're focused upon
one of these ponds and the birds
flushed the resulting negative would
show only Il solid black wall. On II
sunshiny day | have lain in the grass
at one end of Il sheet of fresh water
when the ducks Were frightened away
by the report of a gun fired mt the 9th
er end. They have strcamcd over me
at a height of 200 yards in such masses
that | was as completely shaded as II
| had held an umbrella. In those bril-
liant streaming crowds We're all the
colOrs that ever came TO the vision OF
n painter-a very riot of hue. once seen
never to be observation-disclosures Times
Herald.
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are sure to 20 down to SIS by next sum-
mer, and SIS II day there is no better
than 81 80 II day outside"
THE SEAL QUESTION.
No Immediate Prospect of an Agreement
With Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 2S.-The reply of
the Canadian government to the prop
osition of the United States that the
Canadians should stop killing seals
for n year, beginning January 1st, in
dicates that 1t Is not possible to COM
ply with the proposal rs every Brit
ish subject has n right to engage in
pclagic sealing unless prohibited by
imperial decree. which can only be is
sued by authority of the imperial Par
lament and Parliament will not meet
until February.
The Canadian authority suggests
that the commission be appointed and
meet at once when, upon conclusion
of the negotiations upon the half dozen
questions at issue, including the seal
ing question. action could be secured
from the British Parliament and the
suspension of pelagic sealing go into
effect in the spring.
1t is authoritativcly stated here that
the United States first proposed to pay
the Canadian government n lump sum
of money to cXtinguish pclagic sealing,
n proposal which Sir Wilfrid Lauricr
refused.
Washington. Nov. 29.-rhe State De
pnrtment declined to say anything to-
day respecting the answer of the Ca
madam government on the sealing
question. the details of which were tel
egraphed to the press from Ottawa
last night. further than to state that
no communication on the subject had
been received from either the British
embassy or from Ottawa.
The published report of the confer
encc which took place between Mr..
Foster and the British and Canadian
representatives on the 10th instant
shows that the proposition now re-
ported from Ottawa ms having been
formulated by the Canadian govern
ment was proposed at that time and
definitely declined by Mr.. Foster. 1t
was then distinctly stated that the
government of the United States could
not consent to make the seal question
dependent upon the complex question
of reciprocity. revision of our tariff or
other matters, unless there should be
suspension of the slaughter of the
seals while the negotiations and re-
sultinS legislation We're pending. 1t is
not likely the President will reverse
the decision of this government upon
Il renewal of the proposition.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
DOCTRINE OF RIPARIAN RIGHTS
Judge Stewart Decides That 1t Has Never
Prevailed In Idaho.

Boise City, Idaho, Nov. 27.-Judge
Stewart has announced his decision in
the celebrated water case from Owy-
hee county. 1t is the case of Hyde VS..
Hardimnn. The judges decision is in
favor of plaintis. He awards twenty
four inches of water to the Hardimnn
Bros. and $40 inches TO the plaintiff.
This case was begun in 1883. The
rights involved date away back in the
sixties. The man from whom the Har-
dimans derived title settled on Pickett
creek and took out a small ditch. Aft
erward the person from whom title de
scended to Hyde settled below. The
grantor to the Hardimans did not
make nm appropriation of waters Of the
creek and Hyde claimed them under
his appropriation. This brought on the
litigation. The point at issue in the
case was the question whether or not
the doctrine Of riparian rights ever
prevailed in this state. 1t was held by
the plaintiff that they had not.
Judge Stewart adheres to the view
that the riparian doctrine has not pre-
vailed here. He finds that the defend
ants are entitled to as much water only
as the small ditch taken out on the
land will carry.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
COAL MINERs's STRIKE ENDED.
Twelve Thousand Men Have Gone Back to
Work In Northern Illinois.

Chicago, Nov. 2T.-Thc coal mining
strike in the northern Illinois district
ended yesterday. Twelve thousand
have gone back to work in the Coal
City. Braidwood. Carbon Hill. Spring
Valley, Lodi. Seatonvillc. Lasalle and
Oglesby field. One thousand men re
main out Mt Strentor, the only point
where miners and operators have not
agreed. A settlement there is ex-
pected within week.
Victory Is with the miners, although
they have not won all they asked.
Their chief demand was for Il mine
run price, that is. u rate per ton as
the coal comes from the mine. un-
screened. This has been conceded in
some places. Where the rate remains
fixed in price per net ton of screened
coal substantial advance has been
won. The increase in wages all
through the district amounts, approx
imately. TO 10 cents n ton over the
schedule made last May.
The strike has been on since July !.
1t started as part of the general
strike ordered by the United Mines
Workers of America. The Pcnnsylva-
mia and Ohio miners settled their diff
ferences early in September. The In
diana work was resumed about the
same time. The 10000 miners of Illi-
nois refused to ratify the terms of the
agreement made at Columbus. Ohio.
and continued the strike.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
COrec Is AWAY Down.

New York, Nov. 29.--As result of
the war now being waged between the
Arbuclile Coffee Company and the
Woolson Coffee Company, the sales of
coffee during the week now ending
have been far in excess of any sim.
liar period during the past year. Cof-
fee brokers declared to-day that their
sales have been doubled.
The Woolson Spice Company, which
is controlled by the Havemeyers, is
selling Rio No. at 8 cents per pound.
Not to be outdOne the Arbuckles have
made reduction in their prices. Cof-
fee is now cheaper than ii has been
since before the war, say the old deal
ers, and If the fight lasts there is no
telling at what price it will go for. An
other reason for the low price is to be
found in the enormous quantity of
green coffee now here.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
BECAUSE HEIS A SILVER MAN
Robert Lindblom Is Refused Admission tc
the New York Stock Exchange

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 27.-Because he is
Il silver man, Robert Lindblom has
been turned down by the New York
Stock Exchange. He applied to the
governing committee of that exchange
Il fortnight ago, and That body has
ignored him, not even calling him to
New York for the usual examination
Lindblom's silver heresics counted
against him. He has more money than
many of those who hold seats on the
New York exchange. There is nothing
against his credit. He is supposed to
be worth $250.O00. and has been n
prominent figure in grain speculation
circles for many years. Lindblom is
not going to permit the matter to pass
unnoticed. "The New York Stock Ex-
change he said last night. has not
heard the last of my application. 1t
will have to go on record. If it has any
objection to me other than the fact
that I am silver man, it will have to
declare that objection. and if 1t re-
fuses to admit me because / am a sill
YER man the world will know it."
Those who We're discussing the mat
ter on the Board of Trade yesterday
took the ground that it was n little
peculiar for any great exchange to
take into account mans political
theories In deciding as to whether or
not he would be eligible to member
ship.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
CHINESE SCHOOLS IN AMERICA
First One of a Series to BE Established i,
San Francisco at "A Cost of $4,000

San Francisco. Nov. 29.-One of the
most important movements originating
With the new Chinese minister, VIII
Ting Fang, TO bring into closer reIa.
tions the whole people and the Deonlo
OF his own race is shortly to be con.
summnted in this city. The project
contemplates the erection of a school
building, the bringing of corps of
teachers from China and the education
of the Chinese youth of this city and
coast i'll both the English and Chinese
branches. The Chinese government is
prepared TO eXpend not less than S4O.-
900 in carrying out this project and
providing for the permanent mainte-
nance of the school. Tuition will be
strictly free, but n small charge may
be made for instruction in special
branches.
If the experiment proves success
similar schools will be established by
the government in other sections of
the United States.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
NO HOPES FOR GoLDTHIS YEAR
President Mckinley Believes Still In Sena-
tor Wolcotts International Ideas

New York. Nov 29.-The Herald's
Washington special says: Currency
reform Will have Il hard row to hoe in
Congress. The influence of the admin
istration would be potent factor if
il could be cXerted harmoniOusly, but
the President and the secretary of the
treasury differ very radically. Secre-
tary Gage advocates n frank adoption
of the gold standard by making all OBJ
legations of the United States express
ly payable in gold. President McKin-
ley, however, has been listening to
Senator Wolcott of Colorado. who still
believes it may be possible to accom-
plish something in the way of inter-
national bimetallism. The chief execu-
tive. therefore, will not adopt the
scheme of Secretary Gage. Either in
his annual message or in special mes
sage the President will refer to his
hopes that something may yet be ac-
complshcd in the direction of inter
national bimctallism.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03

1t is not unreasonable to suppose
that, as alleged, Spain would give up
Cuba were it not for the danger of
consequent revolution at home. 1t is
choice, in other words. between the
Killing of Cubans and the killing OF
Spaniards, and everybody in these
cases prefers the sacrifice of the enc
my. slight war with the United
States would perhaps pacify the Span
iards at home and open the way to
Cuban independence without excessive
humiliation of the Spanish govern
ment.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
Train Robbers under Arrest.

Santa Fc, n. NJ, Nov. 29.-Governor
Wallace last night issued n requisi
tion upon the governor of Arizona fol
the transfer to this territory of Thomas
Anderson, Theodore James and Jesse
Miller, now held at Bisbee on the
charge of robbing the Santa Fe Paci-
iic passenger train at Grants station
New Mexico.
Sheriff Hubell of Albuquerque left
for Phoenix tonight and expects to
land the prisoners at Albuquerque
within a week. The sheriff says the
robbers got over 100000. The penalty
for train robbery in New Mexico is
death. United States Marshal Fora
ker says the men in custody are un'
questionaDly the guilty parties,
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
Nevada Stage Robbery.

Carson New, Nov. 21.-.As Il result of
the first stage robbery in this section
for fifteen years, the stage running he
tween Bishop and Independence was
relieved of the Wclls-l'argo Il Go. cN-
press box, containing about 81 900. The
money represented tax collections be-
ing conveyed to the county scat The
hold-up occurred in IN exposed part of
the road. only two mites fgom II rail
road station,
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03

The Kaiser wanted to telegraph the
Spanish government his congratula-
tions because of what he called its
f1rmness in its relation with Mr.. Wood
ford. He intended slap at this
government after the manner of his
rebuke of England through congratu-
lations to Uncle Paul of the Transvaal.
Happily his advisers talked him out of
1t; but his desire to burn his fingers
Will be gratified some day. 1t is
kings. we believe, that rush in where
angels fear to tread
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
KIondike's Fatal Cold.

Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 2G.-Arthur Har-
per, partner of Joe Ladue on the Illon-
dixie, and one of the pioneers of the
Yukon, died here last evening of con
sumption. Harper contracted the dis
ease in the Arctic, but came down to
the steamer Excelsior last October in
search of health. His headquarters
for several years had been AT Fort Sell
kirk, n. w. r. Soon after he reached
here he went to southern California.
and was on his way to Phoenix when
death came
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03

Bismarck is not right in the declar-
alton that the Monroe doctrine is in
science to Europe. 1t is rather a
means of natural protection, and its
purpose is to prevent insolence from
abroad. 1t is likewise a guarantee OF
peace without the undemocratic main
tenance of a great army. The effort
OF Louis Napoleon to make an en-
pire of Mexico must never be forgot
ten
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
Cheers for Gladstone.

London. Nov. 2I.-Mr. and Mrs. Will
lam II. Gladstone started from London
for Cannes to-day. The general health
of the great statesman is good and his
neuralgia is diminishing. The travel
ers We're loudly cheered when recog-
nized on their arrival at the railroad
station, and there was Il great outburst
of cheering when the train drew out
of the station.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
A REMARKABLE ADDRESS.
General Vincent Marmaduke of Missouri
Praises the Soldiers of the South,

st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 27.-General Vim
cent Marmaduke of Sweet Springs.
Missouri, who was recently appointed
by the ex-Confederate veterans of Mis-
souri, as chairman of committee to
write an authentic history of the part
Missouri and MissourianS took in the
civil war, to-day issued remarkable
address
1t was addressed to the eN-Confed-
crates of Missouri, and said in part:
1.-THE honor and glory of this great
struggle was with the South, and
southern soldiers ought In justice to
themselves and their dead comrades to
preserve the memory of it.
while the North and northern sol
diers are inveighing against all mani
festations of sectional feeling, they are
erecting monuments TO their successful
leaders and telling the story very much
to their credit and TO our detriment
THE North had more than four sol
diers to one in the South. Its armies
were reinforced and assisted by GOO
ships of war, manned by $4,000 sailors.
1t had unlimited credit, which meant
an unlimited supply of money. IT had
factories to manufacture everything
needed TO arm and eQulp-to supply
and maintain Its armies and fleets 1t
had railroads running in every direc-
iion for the transportation of its troops
II had intercourse with the whole
world and could draw recruits for its
army and navy from the whole world
The South had none of these advant-
ages, or had them only to Il limited ex-
tent. But. Notwithstanding all its ad-
vantages, ii took the North four years
to crush the South. and then it did 1t
by grinding process and without hav-
ing gained n single decisive victory"
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03

Considerable opposition is being man
ifested toward the postal savings bank
bill fathered by the Chicago Record
newspaper. Quite unexpectedly this
opposition comes from those from
whom hearty support was expected.
And what would seem more remark
able still, the bankers, as a class, favor
the proposition. 1t may therefore be
inferred that the bill contains some
provisions favorable to the men who
deal in money, as against those who
produce the things for which money
exchanges. Every sensible person
must favor postal savings banks. 1t
is not likely, however, that congress
will authorize that kind of a postal
savings institution that will be moth
ing more than a collecting agency for
the national banks. The Records bill
has several bad features. We hope
that these will be amended. We be
lieve, nevertheless, that the bill has
been drawn up in good faith Thou
sands have thoughtlessly signed petit
tions favoring the bill These petit
tions. Of course, will have no weight
in congress.
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03
A Few Salaries Advanced.

st. Louis, Mo, Nov. =I.-Vice Presi-
dent Warner of the Missouri Pncif1c
tonight said in regard to the reporte-
general advance OF salaries:
There We're only Il very few men
who were cut in 1898. Engineers, con
ductors, trainmen, telegraph operators,
agents, operators and machinsts We're
not cut then. 1t has been decided to
restore the 10 per cent. to such office
clerks and a few officers who had held
their positions unchanged from 1893,
when the reductions We're made, to
date, the total amount of which will
be between $1,000 and 81 600 annually"
The Springfield herald., 1897-12-03

Every time we raise the pen in be-
half Of bleeding Cuba. we hesitate,
thinking that perhaps before our hum
bic protest has been read by the peo-
pie. the government at Washington
will have raised its hand in the cause
OF humanity. There seems. however,
to be long delays, and the patience of
the American people is being severely
tried. II the comfy of nations or
whatever the ant-Cuban liberty Junta
call 1t, Will not permit the administra-
tion to act, then the sooner that this
country discards comfy" the better.
Our hands are becoming stained with
the blood of Cuba. Look at them.