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The herald., 1898-12-30
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated PreSs special wire
WASHINGTON, Dec. pa delegation
presented to the president today two peti-
tions, one from the great majority of the
organized Protestant Christian churches
OF the world and the other from the Presby-
terian alliance. The first petition had been
placed in charge Of the Rev. William Rob-
erts, the American secretary of the Pan
Presbyterian alliance, and with him were
the Rev. Wallace Radcliffe and Rev. A. w.
Pitzer of Washington, Rev. w. Barr of
Philadelphia and Rev. j. B. Drury of New
Brunswick N. j. The first petition was
signed by the representatives of the l45 ma
tional and denominational churches, exist
ing on all the six continents, viz: The Church
of England, the church of Scotland, twenty
nine other churches in Great Britain and
Ireland, the general of the Salvation army,
two churches in Belgium, two in Switzer-
land, six in Holland, twelve in Australia,
eight in the United States and sixty-four in
other parts of the world Baptists, Congre-
gationalists, Lutherans, Methodists, Pres
byterians and Episcopaliane united in their
approval of the petition. 1t asks for the
The herald., 1898-12-30
Merritt Surprised

CHICAGO, Dec. 29-Major General Wes-
ley Merritt, who is spending the holidays in
this, city, was very much surprised to hear
Of the surrender of Iloilo by General Rios
to the insurgents. General Merritt believes
the surrender may have been an intentional
move on the part of the Spaniards to make
it difficult for us to gain control of the
Philippines.
"It is,. of course, impossible" continued
General Merritt, "to predict the bearing
this move will have on the ultimate dispo-
sition OF the islands. General Rios had no
right to surrender to the insurgents, unless,
indeed, his command was on the verge Of
starvation or in some equally tight place.
When Manila fell, all the islands in the archi-
pelago went with it and although the sur
render then made on paper might not have
amounted to much, and might have been
terminated should the Spaniards have felt
themselves sufficiently strong, yet the sign
ing of the protocol some days later pre-
vented any further movements, either on
the part of the Americans to gain further
control Of the islands, or on the part of the
Spanish to attempt to wrest any Of the sur
rendered territory from their victors. Con-
sequently, Rios only move should have been
to turn over Iloilo to the United States
troops.
"The idea the insurgents have is that the
more territory they can assert that they hold
the better their claim to the right of in
dependence when the time comes for them
to treat with the United States regarding
mode Of government"
The herald., 1898-12-30
x.sociated Pres. speclal wire


WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The war de-
partment is expecting definite word from
General Otis within the next eighteen hours
in regard to what has happened at lloilo. By
that time General Otis'will have heard from
General Miller, in command of the American
forces sent on this expedition. The officials
about the war department do not appear to
be apprehensive over the result, and there
il no evidence of tension or alarm, although
It is recognized that the situation at lloilo is
one which may bring about a sharp and pos
sibly decisive issue between the insurgents
and the United States forces.
What General Miller will do as to taking
possession of the city, either with force of
arms or without, is not officially disclosed,
and indeed, it is likely that considerable dis
cretion is lodged with the commanding Of
fceFas to what steps shall be taken. But in
the event of clash between the United
States forces and the insurgents, war de-
partment officials say there could be no
doubt as to the outcome, as the Seventeenth
infantry is among the regiments having a
reputation for their fighting ability. The
American forces number about 2500, as
against an estimated force Of some 10000 in
surgents, but no doubt is expressed as to the
adequacy of our forces.
The herald., 1898-12-30
Lawton's New Duties

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The War De.
partment has issued orders assigning Ma
jor-General Lawton to service in the Phil
ippines. This assignment is considered one
of exceptional Importance. General Law
ton, who was one Of the conspicuous off
GERS in the Cuban campaign about Santiago,
will be second in command to General Otis,
and in the event Of General Otis appoint
ment as Governor of the Philippines, will
assume military command of the forces in
the Philippines. His new duties will require
combination of nerve and tact.
General Lawton recently has been in COM
mand OF the camp at Huntsville.
General Frank, as ranking officer, will
assume command on the departure Of Gen
eral Lawton. The latter's selection for duty
in the Philippines was owing largely to the
character of his service during the war and
later at Havana.
The herald., 1898-12-30
Presented to the President Of
the Nation
EIGHTY MILLIONS OF CHRISTIANS
Seek Secure the Disarmament Of Nations and the Establish
men of PeacefulN Arbitration of All
Anglo-Amercan Controversies

reduction of the heavy ornaments main.
tanned by Christian nations ready upon
provocation to go to war and settle their
disputes by bloodshed' and also requests the
influence of the government Of the United
States in favor of international arbitration
as a substitute for war.
The second petition is from the PanlPres.
byterian alliance, which also united in the
first petition and which includes eighty ma
tional and UNCONVENTIONAL churches through
out the world. This second petition asks
for permanent and peaceful method for
the settlement of all controversies arising
between the people of the British empire
and the republic of the United States"
The signers of these petitions represent
more than 80,0O0,O0O of Christians in all
parts of the world, 25,OOO,OOO of whom are
Presbyterians.
The president responded cordially to the
delegation, saying that he favored arbitra-
ton between Great Britain and America.
He also said that he had responded prompt-
ly to- the cars proposal for disarmament,
but that under present circumstances, the
ornaments of the United States could not
now be lessened but would in any event BE-
less than would satisfy European nations.
The herald., 1898-12-30
Has Fallen Foul Of the Redoutab1e john
Dough Spreckles
The Senatorial Scramble Is Not the Only Dis
graceful Thing That Will Engage the
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The herald., 1898-12-30
Faithful Filipinos

LONDON, Dec 29.-A correspondent of
the Globe, writing from Hong Kong on No
vember 20, says:
at will be great misfortune if through
hasty action or ignorance of the actual state
of affairs the Filipino natives rise against
the Americans. Hitherto, although the
Americans have often given great provoca-
ton, the Filipinos have shown great forbear-
ance and strong dislike to come to blows.
They do not want to fight, and if the Amer
leans only meet them half way all will go
well. There is much to be gained by
Just, statesmanlike settlement with the ma
tives, while there will undoubtedly be great
losses through continuance of arbitrary
treatment. The just aspirations Of the peo-
pie ought to be taken into consideration,
and l believe they would be if only the
proper men are sent out by the President
to settle the question Of the future govern
ment of the islands on the spot, after proper
deliberation and very careful investigation.
Such a commission would discover that
the Filipino leaders have been loyal to the
Americans. / am informed that they refused
to consider the overtures of Germany and
France. When Prince Henry visited Hong
Kong he caused the Filipino leaders there
to visit him and informed them that he was
empowered to promise the natives full rec
ognition of their national government If
they would cede to Germany as a quid pro
quo small coaling station. France more
recently adopted similar advances, and in
each instance the reply was, 1--WE cannot
settle anything with you. The Americans
promised us independence and we wish TO
wait and see what the Americans will do
for us.
. From a Filipino source it is learned that
the new Filipino cabinet is much stronger.
from the insurgent point of view, than the
last, inasmuch as all the new ministers are
pledged to insist upon the independence of
the islands and to refuse to liberate the
Spanish prisoners
The herald., 1898-12-30
QUAY's SUCCESSOR
Confidently Predicted to Be Matthew
Himself

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 29.-Secre.
tary of the Commonwealth David Martin.
who is state senator-elect from this city,
stated in an interview today that it is his
intention to enter the Republican caucus,
which will be held at Harrisburg next Tues
day night TO agree upon the party candidate
for United States senator to succeed M s.
Quay. He says he will vote against Senator
Quay in the caucus, but that he will abide
by the decision in the meeting and vote for
whoever is chosen.
Friends of Senator Quay say they will
control the caucusy and the decision of Sem
ator Martin, they declare, insures the cleo.
tion of MIR. Quay.
The herald., 1898-12-30
Sound Advice

LONDON, Dec. 3O.-The Chronicle edi-
torially discussing the situation at Iloilo
says:
1t would be advisable for the ineurgentsto
defy the Americans. The issue would be
then squarely raised and settled once for all
in one sharp, short action, which would
probably bring the crazy Nlipinos to their
senses. After this the men of peace could
proceed with their business.
The herald., 1898-12-30
a War Tax Case

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 20.-Chief Jus
tice Grant Of the state fupreme court has
denied an application for writ Of error
under which the express revenue stamp case
prene court. The court recently decided
that the American Express company must
pay for the revenue stamps affixed, to its bill
Of lading. M M
The herald., 1898-12-30
Will 60 to Guam

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.--The auxil-
iary cruiser Yosemite formerly the Nor
gan liner El Sol) left the League Island
Navy Yard this morning for Norfolk. After
being fitted out at the navy yard at that
place she will proceed to Manila with sup
plies and 400 men for Admiral Dewey fleet.
She is in command of Commander G. E.
Ide. She will go to the Philippines by the
way of the Suez Canal, and after reaching
Manila and turning over the supplies and
men to Admiral Dewey, the Yosemite will
proceed to Guam, the new United States
possession in the Ladrones.
The herald., 1898-12-30
A Peruvian Welcome

NEW YORK, Dec pa dispatch to the
Herald from Lima, Peru, says
United States Minister Dudley will give
breakfast to the commanders of the Iowa
and Oregon tomorrow. On Friday the Grace
Company will give matinee to 500, and on
January Americans and their friends will
give the crews Of the warshipe breakfast.
Crowds visit the ships dnily,
The herald., 1898-12-30
OFFICERS ASSIGNED
Merriam Goes to Denver, shafter to
San Erancisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-- Major-Gen-
eral Henry G. Merriam, who is now in San
Francisco in command of the departments
ferred to the department Of tile Colorado
His headquarters will be at Denver. He re-
ceved official instructions to this effect
from Washington today. He will 90 TO
Denver on or about January 10th next, at
which time General Shafter is expected to
resume his old command in the department
Of California.
General Merriam says he has not the least
idea who will be placed in charge of his old
department of the Columbia, the headquar-
The herald., 1898-12-30
] In Regardto What Has Happened
Around Iloilo
The SITUATION CONSIDERED CRITICAL
And Not Unlikely to Lead to Decisive ssue Between the
Philippine Insurgents and the Forces OF
the United States

railways and to repay the expenses of the
American occupation of Manila.
Troubles due to malcontents continue in
the province of Tarlac and Pangasinian.
Republican troops have been sent there to
aueu disturbances.
The herald., 1898-12-30
Wild Rumors Ahoat

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-A special to tae
Tribune from Havana says:
Startling rumors are flying about tonight
and are given credence by excited crowds
thronging the streets. It was reported
Menocal and his Cuban forces at La Playa
had been asked to take the oath of allegiance
to the United States and had refused.
The news that Cuban soldiers had refused
to take the oath of allegiance was cheered
by the crowd, and mounted insurgents
clattered through the town telling the peo-
pie in the streets that General Menocal had
withdrawn his troops from La Playa and
had taken to the field.
This. story, regardless of its truth or
falsity, is worthy of serious attention be-
cause of the eagerness with which it was
received by the crowds who insisted upon
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
Neal Dow's Recklessness.

When the late Neal Dow was a
young man he was chief of the volun-
:eer fire department of Portland, Me.
His activity in temperance reform
made him unpopular with the liquor
sellers, and they tried to get him re-
moved
At hearing of the matter one wit
ness testified that Mr.. Dow was arDl-
trary and reckless of the lives OF the
men. BY way of illustration, he said
that he was ordered by the chief to
take the pipe which he was holding in
to a place where he refused to go, tell
ing the chief that no man could live
there.
On cross-examination he was asked:
What did Mr.. Dow do then?'
"Snatched the pipe from my hands
and told me to clear out"
What else?"
He took it into the fire himself"
At that point the case against the
chief broke down.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
Patriotism First.

Acknowledgement Boyle of Kansas
is patriot. In our sister state the
democrats are demanding three of the
state offices as a consideration to fuse
with the populists in the election this
fall. Recognizing that the possible de-
feat of fusion in his state this year
would mean a national disaster to the
reform forces, he has announced that
he will not be a candidate for renom-
ination. He considers the interests Of
VIM. j. Bryan, or some other leader of
the people in opposition to the en-
croachments of concentrated and cor
porate power, of more Importance than
that of any candidate for state office.
He considers it to be mans first duty
to lay aside his own interests, if by so
doing the general welfare of the pco-
pie and of his party may be advanced.
BY his announcement he leaves the
way clear for democrat to be nomi-
mated in order that fusion may be as
sared in Kansas. Acknowledgement
Boyle's best work was the successful
fight be made against the Kansas City
Stock Yards Co. His magnanimous ac-
ton is an example of exalted patriot
ism. Long live Acknowledgement
Boyle of Kansas. May success ever
attend him. H.W.S.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
4 Case of Heart Failure.

She was much frightened but noticed that
In intervals in which her stomach did not
annoy her, her hearts action became nor
NAL. Reasoning correctly that her diges-
ton was alone at fault she procured the
proper medicine to treat that trouble and
with immediate good results. Her appetite
came back, the choking spells became less
frequent and finally ceased. Her weight,
which had been greatly reduced was re-
stored and she now weighs more than for
her cheeks rosy.
The case is of general interest because
the disease is 81 very common one. That
others may know the means of cure we
give the name of the medicine used-Dr.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. These
pills contain all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
Found for Once.

Drummer presume your village
constable is like the city policeman
never to be found when wanted?
Landlord Ruralville Tavern-Well.
generally SO; but he was found the
other night by couple of footpads
who held him up, took his badge of
authority, his clothes and everything
else he had on his person except the
goosetesh and left him to run home
through the cold moonlight clad in his
hot bushes and barrel with both
heads knocked out.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21

even an elastic currency can be hidden
in bank vaults. It is time for the peo-
pie to realize that the government is a
safer guardian of their financial inter-
ests than all the banks in Christendom.
s*x
Over in China a few days ago two
prominent banks failed because of a
leak of silver. And only short time
ago republicans were telling the peo-
pie that if we had free coinage China
would dump their silver into our minis.
They must have lied to us.
~:
Direct legislation, otherwise known
as the initiative and referendum, is
a good thing. The people ought to
demand the right to pass on measures
directly affecting their welfare. That
anyone opposes such desideratum is
indeed passing strange.
Xxx
In describing Mrs. Thurston's toilet
worn at the function attendant on the
celebration of their twenty-ffth we'd
ding anniversary, the dispatches say
she wore small train. OF course it
must have been a Union Pacific train.
Xxx
1t is admitted by the opponents of
postal savings banks that their es-
Establishment would mean low interest
for the west and south. A very potent
reason why the west and south want
postal savings banks.
x*~
How well it would please the gold
bugs If we were to shelve the silver
question and advocate only the thread
bare and worn out tariff. But we are
not now engaged in the task of pleas.
ing our enemies.
The president and United States
senators should be elected by direct
vote. The present system of Indirectly
doing SO allows openings for too much
fraud, wherein money plays too i'm
portant a figure.
x*x
The slap the administration received
in its own state at the organizing of
the legislature was heard all over the
land.
x*x
The nasty complication in Ohio has
caused the State journal to advocate
election of United States senator's by
direct vote. am with the journal on
this score
x*x
We will soon find out what Senator
Wolcott is going to do about it.
n. VIM. SMITH.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
Coercion.

Her Father--"Well, sir, how much OF
bank account have you got?"
Her Lover-"I have no bank account
at all. My money is invested in the
stock Of the trust company of which
you are president. Now, if you refuse
to let me have her I shall inform The
public of the whole affair and people
will be permitted to draw their own
conclusions concerning your faith in
the company's solidity"
Her Father-'Young man, take her.
We need you in this company"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
What Was Broken.

A recent issue of Life contains
short dialogue which will be appreci-
ated by knights of the wheel. It is
opened by young man called Hob
kins
my brother bought a wheel here
last week." he says, "and you said if
anything broke you would supply a
new part"
That's right said the dealer
What do you want"'
II want two deltoid muscles, a new
set of knuckles and kneepan.'
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
HosTETTER co. WINS A CASE.
Infringements ON Their Bitters Not Toler-
ated by United States Court.

InfrinRements on Their Bitters Not Toler-
ated by United States Court.
The United States circuit court for
the southern district of New York,
Judge Townsend presiding, handed
down an opinion December %. 1897,
granting injunction and accounting, in
the suit Of The Hostetter Company
against Isaac Sommers and Louis Jo-
seph, for infringement of it's trade
mark. The jurist states, in bold and
clear language, the rights accruing to
the Hostetter Company, and the liabil
ity incurred by all who would rob
them, by fraud or Misrepresentation
OF the well-earned reputation and
profits Of business built up by the
efforts of half century. The Judge
says, in part:
"The complainant is entitled to pro-
lection against the appropriation Of it's
trade mark, by any and all unfair and
dishonorab1e means. and court Of
equity has power to grant such protec
ton whenever it is satisfied that an
attempt has been made by ingenious
subterfuges, to invade the rights of an
owner of trade mark. In
the sharp contest between the individ-
ual manufacturer, who strives to ac-
Quire and retain the fruits of indus
try and honesty, and the field of keen
rivals, seeking to wrest from him the
prize Of the public goodwill, the in
ventive ingenuity of the infringer has
conceived a great variety of devices
for evading the established rules of
fair dealing. Courts Of equity
finding that their ultimate object and
effect were to enable and induce the
retail seller of fraudulent imitation
to palm it off on an unsuspecting pub
lie for the genuine article, and thus
to contribute to the infringement upon
the rights of the original owner, have
not hesitated to apply the remedy"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21

I bought this currant cake here yes
terday and there were four dead flies
on it," said Birdie McGinnis, putting
the cake on the counter.
L am very sorry, miss, but if you
will return the four flies l will give
you four currants instead replied the
affable confectioner.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
A schemer.

Landlord So your wife has decid-
ed to take the fiat after all? She told
me it was too small and cheap fol-
her.
Tenant-'Yes, I know, but being
tired hunting I made her believe that
you objected to having children in the
place and so she decided to take it jus:
for spite.''
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
No Stepmother for Her.

Papa little Geraldine asked, why
10 you want me to call Miss Bonner
'aunty?'''
Because" the young widower alb
sently replied, "she said last night she
would be sister to me-
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-21
FREE FARM OF 100 ACRES.

Would You Like to BE Absolute Owner
Of Your Own Farm?
WOULD you like a farm that pro-
duces upon an average Of 80 bushels of
wheat per acre?
WOULD you like farm that grows
rom 60 to 80 bushels Of oats per acre?
WOULD you like farm that grows
from 40 to 60 bushels of barley per
acre?
WOULD you like farm that grows
more bushels of potatoes per acre than
any farm in Michigan?
WOULD you like farm that pro-
duces all kinds of roots and vegetables
In abundance?
WOULD you like a farm that pro-
duces the heaviest and latest beef cat
tie that goes to the English market?
WOULD you like farm that pro-
duces butter and cheese equal to the
finest Danish?
WOULD you like to own farm in
country where cattle are never
stabbed winter or summer?
WOULD you like to live in country
where taxes are very low, the principal
taxation being for schools, and the
government pays rs per cent of that?
WOULD you like to live in a country
where every person is happy and con
tented, excepting the doctors and un-
dertakers?
WOULD you like to be where each
OF your sons can get 160 acres free.
when they reach 1S years of age?
II so, consult the advertisements of
the Canadian, government free lands.
appearing elsewhere.