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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
PERSONAL.

Tho L-rneror william has conferred the honorary
co,onelcv Of the 18th Hanoverian Hussars s'a-
tlons at Wandsbeck. near Hamburg OF me T"'e"
Of Holland In honor of her accession an" mas ~
formed Her Majesty and the queen Do"ate' VI
This acpointment in CORDIAL terms He has also IN
,orr,ed the regiment. adding that 1T must De re- ,
parded rs special distinction. Ky me way, IT,, -
may ne remembered that queen NN. 1aa ~ r.,
h.,orory coioneI ~ one cf the PruSsian caVaiiy
re~iments and that the Emperor in turn u po s
a colonel in the British Army and an admrai o' INC
neet
The Rev p-. Nathan f. Wood pastor OF the
rrs, Paptist Church Of Boston who has been m
,Ited nv the trustees OF the Newton Theoiosica'
school to become its president. has not as yet
decided to accept. 1t is probable. however tnat M M
will rake his announcements 10 HIS
next Sunday.
Mayor lanes X Mcclure. the proprietor OF
.Thc svracuse Courier" who hopes to be the
Democratic candidate for the Governorshp W u un-
doubted!y get the full Mcclure vote In case NJ ~
/ nominated II am Mcclure OF the McruFeS'
he saws. my name IL Mc(ure my fathers name
was Mcclure my mothers name was Mc"u're DC
fore she was married: my mothers mothers name
was McGulrc my wfe's name was McGmre ana
her mothers name was Mcclure Deiore sne was
married"
Bishop satteree EplscopaD Of Washington mas
secured for $4,000 desirable site for the propose"
J. cathedral and 500 on has been paid on II: MIS-
Hearst is erect handsome catheofal sc"oo' i0'
girls on the Site
Carl Smith. the chicago newspaper "a' VIZ 80
drowned I'm the St Lawrence recently. was the sue
ccsso- Of Eugene Field ms writer or humorous
prose and verse on THE Chicago RECORD nc
wrote tho Fired a, Random column on the emu"
rial page ~ that paper. and considering the qnhn
ttv Of matter tina, he produced. 1t was remark
ably entertaining and interesting. HIS SKIS were
widely quoted In the newspapers. BEFORE ms CON
/ nec,lon with THE Record ne was managing eul'oi
of The omaha Word-fferai'
! Iu,naka tho King Of Barotso Land. says n Ua'-
eller s held In great fear and respect ny his peo-
| pe Ills Court has as much etiquette and cere-
mor,al ~ that OF Louis XIV. His band OF NIL
| sicians make both day and nsht hldeous WIN
/ ,hcr performances The music t. done to drive
away owl spirits Tuinaka himself Is an imposing
| snectacln lie wears long blue dressing gown;
| trimmed With red braid trousers and shirt. ana
| on his head scarlet nightcap. and above 1t
! black torai hat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
THE COURSE or GOMEZ.

II would moi he strange. nor so important aS
some think, if General Gomez had resigned
Indeed. il would he possible TO suppose that MS
resinua ton was intended 10 secure the foremost
n|ace in the minds Of the Cuhans as the one IN
vinl1lnc champion of independence. since the
1elecntes from the army are about to elect
President again If Gomez had concluded thar
,hore could he no more fighting and that as
moro general of a disbanded army he would
lepse into unimpOrlance. it would he quite con-
eis,ont with The most patriotic and uIselnSh
character for him 10 seek. in order to urge his
heliofs moro effectively. the highest civil posi-
zion in the Cuban organization. so that he might
in his own person cmbody the desires or Cuba
for An jndrpcndcnt government at once
Rut while this course would be natural ana
honorable for Gomez, If he sincerely believes
that the Cubans ought not TO assent TO any
American occupation and authority because II
womb Involve extinction Of the socalled gov
eminent of the Cuban republic, II does not fol-
low that the Cuban inhabitants who arc not IN
the insurgcnt ranks will agree with him. "A
great many of them. II is known. believe that
strong and stable American government Is the
only one that can give peace 10 the island Sc
Curity for property and the essentials Of free
dom without prolonged and vindictiye warfare
between Spanish residents and Cubans. 1T Is
even probable that majority Of the actual SOL
Gicrs in the various insurgent bands may have
the same belIo. The fact is that those who
seek the welfare of the Cuban population can
hardly have any other opinion After years Of
the most savage warfare between Spaniards
and Cubans. 1t would be obviously impossible
for government by either to maintain abso-
lutely impartial Justice or to avoid acts which
would produce constant reprisas and violent
outbreaks.
Some of the shrewdest correspondents who
have visited Cuba during the insurrection have
represented that Gomez intended such a gov
crnment that white immigrants. especially from
the United States, should be as far as possible
shut out. prevented from acquiring property
and debarred from gaining influence in the gov
crnment proposed If he thus preferred an
other Hayti to civilized and prosperous coun
try 1t can be understood why his opposition to
American rule should be irrcconcabe. That
some of the insurgents in arms may have the
same idea is also conceivable But 1t Is not con
ceivable that the great majority of Cubans who
live by industry or trade should deliberately re-
fuse an opportunity Of peace and settled gov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

rrnmcnt advancing wages for workers h'hp'e
,on,tol for restoration of devastated estates.
owns and railroads, and n greater prosperity
than Cuba has ever known. Ni'hou' '"c ''''"o
and stable government which the 'hi'eu ''"'''
alone can give NJ present. tho iSland ma! sum w
devastated for years b. lighting pe'"tcn ~"
hams and Standards. It's industries must SUN I've
crinnlod bv disturbance and uncertainty us
,..totes wasted for want Of capital ana us lu'-
IRE ouItc as doubtful as II Is now
General Gomez will probably find 'ha' 'hese
considerations sway the action OF large smart
NJ his supnorters. Even of the insur2eht SOL
diers in thc eastern part of the island. great
nronor,ion have already disbanded and either
acoontod service under General LawtOn or re-
turned 70 their homes 10 resume peacefui IN
dustrv with a prospect that II VIII not III us
,,,rhod There ia no other sensible course for
the rest of the men Gomez has commahded' u
considerable proportion Of them could uhuoup'
edly obtain regular service. ratOns ana pay rs
rpitcd States soldiers In the work of restoring
and maintaining peace In the island lhey
cannot hone 10 resist the United states Inc!
cannot convince this country or their n'hesS 'o
self government by pursuing course WHICH, II
NOT ,noIly vjndctIve would he at least madIE
suci1al Until peace has been fully restorcd
tho military authority Of the United States must
If necessity he maintained. The elements which
contribute most to speedy restoration OF peace
and establishment Of tho authority OF 'he l ''e"
States viii aSsurcdlv stand best WIN 'ha' au-
,hority. and lave The hest opportunities III an!
future that may he opened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
CRINA'S ADTANCE " CIVILIZATION.
A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO Re OPENED IN
PEKrNG-rREEDoM FOR THE PRESS.

A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO BE OPENED IN
PEKrNG-FREEDoM FOR THE PRESS
Washington. Sept. 1t-Minister Conger informs
the State Department that the Emperor Of China
nv imperial decree has sanctioned the opening Of
National university at Pekng. In connection with
which schools are 70 he established I'm the provin
cial capitals and educational institutions called
the third class" are 10 be opened In the DEPART
ment and district cities. Graduates If the schools
Of the third class may enter the intermediate col.
leges. and then go to the University AZ Peking II
Is believed that the curriculum adopted oy tie
Iananeee University will he followed.
Another dispatch from Minister Conger indicates
that the Emperor Of China has taken a long stride
forward I'm civilization by encouraging the newspa-
pers OF tho empire publish truthful and fun ac.
counts % daily occurrences, and to no bold and
fearless in discussing current affairs. lie has by
proclamation made The Chinese Daily Progress
an official organ. and has declared that articles
which appear I'm Chinese newspapers. though ap-
rnrently dispeasing To him. shan not on mat &C.
coun, DO suppressed. He has directed that impor.
tant articles i'm the leading papers shall oe marked
and presented him promptly He assigns In his
proclamation az the reason Tor This aciioT that ne
desires IN extend his knowledge or both chinese
and foreign affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
THE KAISER FRIEDRICH SAILS.

Southampton. Sept 1.-THE new North German
LLOYD steamer Kaiser Friedrich. captain Stoermer.
from Bremen. sailed from here at o'clock this
afternoon for New-York.
The Kaiser Friedrich arrived here last June on
her maiden trip. She is next in size TO the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse. of the same line, and the Sec
ond largest ship in the world being OF about 1900
tons. as against her sister ships tonnage OF HSo
The Kaiser Friedrichs machinery. which was put
on a new plan showed some defects on the voyage
over The time OF her passage. seven days. ten
hours and twenty-five minutes. was IN conse-
quence much longer than was expected. she hss'
going alterations. from which the hlgh speed tna1
was ca culatei for her Is expected. she mas Pas'
senger list OF $40 In the cabin and III IN the s'ee'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
HAYS SUCCESSOR.
THE PLACE OFFERED TO SENATOR HoAR,
WHO WILL PROBABLY DECLINE 1T.

Washington. Sept. 1f-It Is understood that
the President has invited Senator Hoar, the
senior Senator from Massachusetts, to become
Ambassador to England to succeed Colonel Hay
While a definite reply has not yet been re-
ceived. 1t is thought that the Senator will de-
cline on the ground that he is more serviceable
10 the country in his present position. while
the condition of Mrs. Hoar's health renders
change Of habit and climate unadvisahle at her
time Of life
II was reported that in the event OF the ac-
ceptance of the Ambassadorship by Senator
Hoar Secretary Long would be candidate
for the succession as Senator from Massachu.
setts There is reason TO believe that the Sec.
rotary has made no movement In that direction.
but is entirely contented with his present office
COLONEL HAY no MEwARD BOUND.
MANY FRIENDS ASSEMBLE TO BID THE RETIRING
AMBASSADOR TO ENGLAND GooDBY.
London. Sept 14.-Colonel John Hay. the re.
firing United States Ambassador. and Mrs Hay
left London to-day for Liverpool, from which
mort they sail for New-York on board the White
star Line steamer Teuton'c The staff OF the
United States Embassy. with the exception Of
p Carter the Second Secretary. and Lieu
tenant J. c. Colwcll the Naval Attache who.
however were among those who assembled 10
bid farewell to Colonel and Mrs. Hay accom-.
panied them to LIVERPOOL
A large number Of frlerds assembled at the
| railroad station to BID Colonel Hay and his wife
goodby. and they were loudly cheered by all as
sembled there. Tine latter included the Queens
/ Master Of the Ceremonies Colonel Sir Will
lam James Colvilie; Lady Harcourt c. F.
| Adams of Boston; Professor Charles Waldse,n
director of the American Archaeological School
at Athens; ex-senator and Mrs. Cameron and
! the Mexican Minister
Colonel and Mrs Hay travelled to Liverpool
| in a special dra win groom car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
Amnsemf nts.

ArADrMy OF. MI'sIc-s:i5-The Old HOMESTEAD
AMERICAN THEATRE -lolanthe'
CASINC,--s-Yanks Doodle Dandy. c,-,
pAIY'S TuEATRE-s:1O-A Runaway CIrL, .ra Gin.
EDEN MusEE-Wax Works. Grand N0"'e
ina,CgTaDh.
r.MPIRE THEATRES 20-secre. service ne,
TITST1i AVENUE THEATRES l5-Ihe ho. x,.s,
GAREICK THEATRE s;i5-A Day ann r,r
GRAND oPERA HOUSE 90 ny ~ T.erhone Girl
HERALD SQUARE THEATRES 1.-THE frencn n
IRVING PLACE THEATRES Inc A''
The Golden Horseshoe. -, ~. ch,rla,an
KNIcKERBOCKER 1HEATRE-slo-dhe C nSsv,,is
KosTFp e. RrAI:S ROOF GARDFN-S-NauoeNi..'e .av
iYCEI;M TlIEATRE-o s:is-The Adventure OF i-"o'
MApIso% SQUARE GARDEH-2;So-s'so-o"F Naval
MADIsoS SQUARE THEATRE-s3o-A Brace OF
part-dges. ,,..u. o,1 Fir.
MANHATTAN TfEATRE-s-The Turtle p,..,r
MURRAY HILL. THEATRE-2-. 10 May p'0sS
pAsTOR's-i2 10 Il = m.--Naudev.le ,,,,
FAM T JsCK'S TfFATRi,-2-S--Na u,eNI nv
VILLAGES TUEATRE-s2 o-The Meddler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS INTERRUPTED
HCRBERT AND SMITHS NEW OPERETTA.

Toronto Sept. N-Frank L. Perley sueces
presented Victor Herbert and Harry - Sn"'
new opcretta The Fortune Teller" at the dranu
Opera House here tonight with the Allce Ne'.s."
Opera Company an organization OF l2o peopr,, a III
ojereta is in three acts. and Herberts MUSE ,,,sn
compare favorably with the best ne nts A., aach
heretofore Alice Nelson made success J" ora q
of the three parts assigned TO her; Will viii and
gypsy fortune teller. ballet schooI pup BLIZZARD
lieutenant OF hussars. Eugene owes, and
Golden. Joseph Herbert Frank hushMu .,ar Cd "a
paul Nicholson srcceeded I'm the parts assigned "
them and Marcia Van Dresser Jennie fi""'' ~
Marguerite Sylvia were well cast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

The Porte has adopted somewhat defiant
tone In discussing the latest Cretan troubles. 1t
charges the British with having provoked the
outbreak, and lays the ultimate blame upon the
Powers for ever having interfered at all with
Turkish msgovernment Of the island The for
mer charge is. OF course preposterousy absurd.
The latter hints at the truth-namely. that the
trouble arises from the Powers having done
only half their work In Crete. They have been
far too lenient and dilatory. Months ago they
should have forced the Porte to sanction the ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
CONSTITUTIONAL WIN IN JAPAN.

AN OVERWHELMING MAJORITY ~ THE LOWER
HOUSE ELECTED BY THEM.
Washington Sept. li-State Department aovlces
show that the general election In Japan Tor memoe"
Of tho lower house OF the Diet. returns OF when
bava Inc, boen made resulted in an overwhelming
ma orry for the constitutional party, as the COM
bina,inn led hy Counts Ocuna and ltagak Is called
,s,s 25S: Nationalists %; Independents and busi'
ness men -. total aN members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

II is all we'll enough to keep the troi'ey co..
IN the Bridge reasonable distance apart o''
Il would also he well to insist upon me r"l''''Ie
Of the Bridge railroad and elevated ra'iroau Ia,
nj reasonably short intervals. The present iu''
seems to be to hold a train until 1t Is croWue' W
the roof and an equally large crowd mas assen"
bIed To walt for the next train. Every ua'"
must be damned full. and the platform OF 'ne
station must be kept in like state That is the
wav transit between the boroughs If managed III
this Joyous time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

po!ntment OF a proper Governor OF tne iS'a"u.
As for the refusal OF the Porte to w'tnoraw ss
murderous troops from the island at tne ue'''a,
Of the Powers it is ittngy to be met IN u".s
one way-to wit. forcible turning out Vi al ~
them bag and baggage, lucky " they are po,
mi,ted to carry their guilty heads away OF '"e"
shoul1ers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

Any Cuban who resents and attempts to pre-
vent the temporary control OF Cuba by the
United States pending the establishment OF
Just and stable government satisfactory TO the
people OF the island In that very thing shows
himself to be unworthy OF the high privileges
Of self government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
ITALY AND COLOUBIA AT ODDS

MONARCHY DECLARES THAT DIPLOMATIC REIA'
TIONs WITH THE REPUBLIC ARE AT AN End
Rome Sent. li-Ttay. II IA announced declares
that her diplomatic relations with the Kepuo"'
Of Colombia arc ended. Colombia refusing 10 recos
nizc the British Minister the italian represents
tive during the absence Of the Italian Minister
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS INTERRUPTED"
washington. Sept IA dispatch bearing on 'ne
diplomatic relations OF Italy and COLOMBIA no.
been received by Senior Rengifo. the Charge AZ
flares Of the latter country here. II Is ra'n''
brief simply containing the statement ny seno'
Paul. the Minister Of Foreign Affairs, that d,W ~.
matte relations with Italy have been declared az
terrupted." II Is pointed out that mere s,s
slight difference between the wording OF the ~.
patch from Colombia and that from Rome, s'S
former saying that relations were inteTtuPseeS"
while the latter says they have heen sh,h.
SnNor Rengifo has no reasons To Suggest LOT ,,ao
interruption Of relations between the two coun's ~
and In the absence Of fuller Information ne M.
clines 10 make any comment on the repoisss 10. co.,
has asked HIS Government for more speci'S , nc in
on the subject The suggestion Is mace NJ, het ca
wei Informed quarters that in all prooa ni.,y md
lombla has taken the initiative I'm this mate'' "''N
not Italy as stated In the Rome dispatch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

It Is estimated that only two million bicycles
have ever been made. but anybody who tries to
take a country walk within fifty miles OF New
York on hne autumn day is prepared to wager
that there are four million in us, in this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

Anarchy wears Its most hdeous aspect wher
It seeks Its victims among feeble and grief
stricken women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

The knowledge that Admiral Dewey 10 ~"
on guard in Manila Bay makes it extremely u''n-
cult 70 convince the American people that '"ns'
ar, likely to go seriously wrong IN that N'o''''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
Jr,cf 10 Advertisements.
Bnsinces Notices.

Roll Top Desks ana Office Furniture
Great Variety Of style and Price
IT. G. SELLEW.
No III Enlon-sf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
HOTEL CAMBRIDGE.

FIFTH AVE AND 23D ST. =. V
P.,urnlsh rev carpets and entirely reh''ed ahd a.
is aiN FOR the acconn uh,
OF guests HENRI "fN''ii-'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

The actual occupation and Improvement Of
Pago-Pago Will deslraby strengthen the infu-
cnce OF the United States in the South Pacific
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

TIE marriage Of Miss Elizabeth vanderpooi Nv. =,
.,de., daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Edward DueI. "
Uawkburst Weehawken Heights. 10 Tar nonsn Al
vey will take place In Trinity Chure" "o'
noon October ,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

The engagement is announced OF MISS v,.r,os
Uerzop daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman
OF ST. Louis. to Joseph 6. Weiner. OF TINS c''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

COMING WEDDINGS

The marriage of Miss Caroline Cane Mills 'n'
daughter OF DR.. Lawrence Mills, OF oN'o'u -,
versity. England. a Leo Everett OF '''is 80, ~,
son OF Sydney Brooks Everett. OF Boston VIII 'aS'
place on Saturday r-x,. In ST. Johns ur, nrr,
hv the rector Of the church the Rev. DR.. & a.
richards assisted by the brides father Wn ns,s;t
come from England for the purpose MIS- Ms - Sonor
the bridegroon's sister. will ne the nalu on hsst
There viii he no bridesmaids. Mr.. Everett ,ss S
man will be A. H. Parker OF Boston, IN, co,,'sn
will be the brides BROTHER. l.. H. Mills ana
X. Bell Of this city: Samuel Bettle OF tmsdSins
pha. and b. A. Beal. Of Boston. ne re- br,de's
uncle Moses Goddard Miss Mills on the , Iha.
side ia a first cousin Of Mrs. William C. "h'''e''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

Miss Elizabeth Wells, daughter OF MI. ""' ,,ayd
Laurence Wells will be married to Wilnam s w
son OF John Ceistoa Floyd on Novenis~< w."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

The wedding Of Miss Grace Cornell 10 "n..
James Fleming will he celebrated on MONDAY ~.
ing next September 10 n. the home OK .' t,udsy
mother Mrs NJ Il. Cornell. NO. $40 "es' H
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

G,dzook.-I wonder why General du Patty de
clan, uos forced 10 retire from the French Army
Zounds-why. they found out that he was
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-16

S.ll-I.E4GA.g GIL.5lA...ElLs.S,Ii-.E,, 81 I.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-16
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Careful transplanting insures rapid
growth.
The cleaner the culture the better the
crop.
Swine will destroy the white grub in
the straw berry beds.
Mulcling with tobacco stems will
keep away the currant worms.
To have n good garden, try TO have
something growing all the time.
All pruning Gorc at this time should
be covered with oil paint or WAX.
Use short wAi1s!ctrcc in cu!tivating
among the trees in the orchard.
Starvation ard neglect are great
causes CT uEfrui;fulncss in orchards.
Too much r.nnurir- Increases woody
growt! at The expense OF fruit.
In pruning fruit trees cut cut al the
weak, crowded, worthless branches.
SawGust is oHc CT fhc best materials
10 use FIR rau!rhtnS ak kinds cf i>"~"'"s.
r}ack Knot should bS renee" from
Plum ard cherry trees as 500 > dis
covered.
After the trees come into bearing,
cropiug the orchard, as rue, does not
pay.
Cultivation in the garden, Ike plant
i"%, VIII not admit Of any unnecessary
delay.
W;:h fowcr:1:; plants, cutting the
flowers as they mature strengthens the
T.. ata.--Si. Luis Republic.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-16
OCEAN DEPTHS.

In the Caroline archipelago the depth
Of the ocean has been found 10 be- 4,l7j
fathoms.
The wider parts CT the Ataa't" lave
GCrth oi i2.-I ",.") 10 1890 r..'--'.s, O.
from two TO three and Il La.r .....,&.
The deepest sounding yet oDluincdin
ary pat C tie i,.ob2 was ta,..u i...:-..-
GiatG!y 10 the east Of Japan. 4,Cjj
fa.hGEIs.
The Pacific ocean, like the Atlantic,
E&s al average depth Of bstwccn 2.o,1
and ",rcO rathcms, but sinks here and
thcr" into much deeper basins.
The greatest depth yet found in the
Atlantic occan is about 1GO mics north
of the island of ST. Thomas. where
sounding has been obtained OF 1915
fat.oms, or rather less than four and a
half miles.
TO the west of the British isles for %J'
miles the slope Of the Atlantic bottom
is very gentle, being only six feet TO
the mile. But beyond that distance tn
ground Gescends more rapidly, Tor IN
the next 20 miles there Is fall OF 9,ooo
feet.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-16
No. IOl.
INDIAN ANTlPATHY TO FISH.
Why Some Tribes VIII Not Use Them
Food.

why Some irlb"h VIII Not Use Then
Food.
AT n recent meeting in Baltimore by
the American Folklore society, DR..
Washington Matthews, OF Washington,
d. c., read paper on "lcthyuphobia,"
which he described as an antipathy to
fish. This aversion is especially strong
in the Navajo, Apache and other Indian
tribes of the far southwest. who will
not eat fish nor have anything to do
with articles made in the shape of fish.
This taboo" with the Navajos extends
to all things connected with water. a
probable reason why no more children
Of these tribes are sent east to be edu-
Gated, DIR. Matthews thought, was
fear that they might be required to
overcome this cherished taboo" super
stition, which is as firmly rooted as
any religion. says the Baltimore Sun.
n legend to account for this fish
taboo was given. There was n time
when food was scarce and the mountain
Indians had big pow-wow with the
| river Indians. The result was that the
river Indians agreed 10 Kill no deer, but
| live entirely on fish, and the mountain
| Indians agreed to eat no fish, but live
| entirely upon deer. This made food
! plenty for both.
In the discussion of the paper it was
| stated that the Zuna Indians will not
eat fish because savage tribes in desert
lands regard water as sacred because
| Of its scarcity. and this reverence eX-
tends to animal life in water. Several
members thought, perhaps, this idea
conveyed the true reason for the fish
! taboo"