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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23

My retinue could I have dropped II
down on the streets of your city. would
have drawn a bigger crowd than a circus
procession. ] had the official chair OF the
consulate. a gorgeous box-iike affair two
feet wide. four feet long and four feet
high slung between two poles. each of
which was about fifteen feet long The
box was covered with a silk greener than
any 1rishman's ribbon on St Patrick's
day. and the seat within II was of satin of
a bright vermillion. | crawled into the
box. and then four tall Cinnamon, wear
ing the'red, white and blue Of the Ameri-
can consulate raised the poles TO their
shoulders and trotted of with me- Each
man had hat o, white straw as big as
bread bowl with red silk tassel of
the thickness and length OF n horses tail
half bobbed. Each wore a jacket Of
white trimmed with red and blue stripes
and white pantaloons with red and blue
bands about the ankles Upon the arm
OF each bearers coat an American flag
was beautifully embroidered and there
were also stripes OF red and blue down the
breasts IL was an impressIng livery and
decidedly American
In addition to the bearers I had the
ting chi or native major domo OF our con-
sulate and four Chinese soldiers. The SOL
diers We're even more striking than the
chair men. Their pantaloons were OF
black paper muslin so wide that II flap
ped about their bare yellow legs. Their
sacques we're Of red flannel embroidered
In chinese characters, and they wore
white straw hats. with brns as big
around as tub and as Timber as the
washing when first hung on the line The
hats almost hid their heads az they
marched In front OF us through the for
eisn concession. As we entered the mar
row sign-shaded streets of the Chinese
city the hats were pushed of and allowed
to rest hanging upon the shoulders. loob-
ing for all the world like great shields
protecting that most vulnerable part Of
the Chinese soldier--his back.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23

Catnein fannaf swim They efe wv
hHeYanf. bai iil-haianeea and shsif hstss
~ ufiier water. They can. h0wssss
1aAmhs 10 swirn fiqers Wita sAe ais
Epatek'na o. fra fastened snJes -
neeks EnIflnx tbs uslaf hisgan sxs*Asss-
~ ISIS The cameis were Covered lnip ~
sea from Ne ships and theft a~fss.
planNinS overheard. ciamDsred ~ y W
fump 81 their changes causing fhs ~
fnais' heads To come ~. and in0s Ssf's's'
were successfully plotted ssherA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23

two secretaries spoke excellent English
which they had learned In America
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
AN ANTITRUST PAPER.
New Weekly to Be Launched at Chi
cago Saturday.

Chicago, Feb. ia new weekly pa
per. to be known as the American Anti
Trust Journal. the launching of which
was sanctioned at the recent antitrust
conference. viii appear Saturday. The
plans were perfected at a meeting Of
the following committee today Mrs.
Helen NJ. Cougar, Lafayette, Ind; r.
V. DOWell. ATtee'ian, ). D.; W. d. p.
Bliss. Chicago: w. 7. Biggs Chicago,
and Daniel II. Cruite. Chicago
Al. the recent conference the estab-
lishment Of such a paper was agreed
on in d set of resolutions adopted. and
the committee was appointed to pre-
pare plans for the publication
Although but an experiment. $4,000
copies will be printed and sent broad
cast over the country. and the publish
ing facilities are such that the number
can easily be increased to $1,000 copies.
The committee selected ". T. BigSs
as editor. and Daniel L. Cruice as bust
ness manager. The journal viii contain
not less than sixteen pages, and the
first issue viii contain the fun pro-
ceedings of the recent conference. The
paper, it is believed, Will be salf-sup-
porting. and any funds over and above
the expenses viii he turned into the
propaganda fund of the league
The paper viii be devoted entirely 10
antitrust matters, and only those who
are not members of trusts will be per
mitted to use the advertising columns.
The office viii be at lis Unity build
ing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
cycling.
LEAGUE RELINQUISHES RACING
" WILL SEEK NO LONGER
TO CONTROL THE SPORT.
su.+arr Clause Of Membership
abolished and All Reference to
Amateur Wheelmen Stricken Out.

philadelphia, Feb. 15.-The national
.-..mbrv of league wheelmen today re-
finished control Of racing and abol-
l-1 -r- mateuT clause Of member
@ ADD other references TO amateur
1-s-lmeu were stricken from the con-
...ur-rn The amendments bringing
-..-f rh5- sweeping change in the con-
E-.f of the league were offered by I. b.
plrrar and We're adopted amid the
lF.ars ur The delegates. These ques-
t.rs and that of the establishment of
r..l roaIs occupied the attention Of the
5r-rat.- until a late hour this after
nam. There were but four votes against
the abolition of the racing and amateur
claus
Atthe afternoon session the following
officers we've elected. President Con-
vav W. Sans. Maryland. first vice
rras.u.ut Robert T. Kingsbury, New
HAMPSHIRE. second vice president. 4. b.
CHnar.. Minnesota, treasurer. James c..
Tartar-aH New Jersey. auditing COM
u.rtt. Clarence W. Small. Maine. Mar
lm Nu.fs0n, Massachusetts,; T. NJ.
SyIrs. Maryland.
Th- good roads question was brought
forward by a lengthy discussion which
aroused considerable discussion rela-
tive 90 lis constitutionality. The fol-
lowing substitute was adopted.
r. G the movement to secure action
hy congress relative to national road
Improvement be heartily approved. and
that O. committee. consisting of L. 3.
Potter A. Wilson, A. +. ChOate and F..
= Van Wilkenburg, be appointed to
consider the proposed legislation
A -r-0lution was adopted recommend
ing the passage Of the bill now in con-
-r.ss. making larger appropriations for
the United states Office of road inquiry
and reeommending Otto Dorner Of Mil
vaukee for the position of director Of
Office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
OF THE MAINE
THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY Is
CELEBRATED AT HAVANA.
Several Hundred Americans Pay a
Visit to the Wreck In the Harbor
Flags at Half Mast.

Havana, FEB. 1.-THE second annit
versary of the destruction of the United
States battleship Maine in this harbnr
was suitably observed here today. Sew
eral hundred Americans went out to the
wreck of the Maine over which the
United States flag was flying at half
mast Every available piece of wreck
age above the water was banked with
laUrels. From the searchlight platform
short prayers were offered by DR.. Nc
Gee of the Episcopal church and Father
Jones of the Catholic church.
At the Church of Mercede the munich
pality arranged for imposing memorial
services, which were attended by Gov
eTnOT General Wood and other civil and
military officers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
miscellaneous.
PRESIDENT ELIOT TALKS.
Has a Few Words to Say On Inter
Collegiate Athletics.

Cambridge Mass. Feb. 15.-President
Charles Eliot of Harvard university.
IN his annual report for the 1859
terms, says
The sphere in which intercollegiate
sports are conducted has been i'm
proved much of late, but there is still
room FOR improvement Some PLAYERS
ana colleges seem To think at times
that they have something To gain from
victory in sports which viii COMPENSATE
Tor diScredit in violating rules or tax
ing Unfair advantages 1t is an Objec-
u"n to football that an immediate ad-
vantage may accrue from violations of
On. rules which spectators cannot see.
OF even the umpire detect. The pecun-
IdTE aspects of the sports are not
agreeable. More and more thousands
". hIugnuS wooden seats i'm high banks
are built every year on Soldiers Field
and more and more gate money is re-
r.iE.d Even the students must paw
large entrance fees to see the interest
ing games. ON the other hand. the
players think that an their wants as
o. uniform and personal services
should De literally supplied from the
ABUNDANT gate money.
DC is am inadequate offset To- these
drawbacks that q small portion of the
Gar. money has been applied for sew
e.at Years for permanent improvements
cH Soldiers Field FOR the grounds can
Dot He made healthful So long as
sfaaII banks of seats are permitted to
--... them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
GIVES FORTUNE AWAY.
Chicago Man Presents Millions to
Colleges and Charity.


Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE Tribune saws,
DR.. D, X. Pearsons. of Chicago. who
during the last ten days. has given to
colleges and charitable institutions.
gifts amounting to s.. 800 600. is about
to deed away the remainder Of his for
tune, $l,50O,000 in all. in similar be
quests. For the maintenance of him
self and wife during the remainder of
their lives DR.. Pears0ns viii stipulate
mat only an annuity of > per cent. be
paid by those who receive his gifts
hereafter. On the Sl,5O0000, which it is
mis- Intention to bestOW, this viii mean
a yearly income for the doctor and his
wife Of $4,000, which viii cease when
both he and his wife are deld.
Plans for the disposal of the remain
der of his fortune 20 colleges and other
institutions have long been matured
by Dr. PearsOns. but il will be some
time. he thinks. before the last of his
great property, all accumulated in Chi
cage or close by, VIII have passed into
ether hands Who the benefciaries will
be, and how much they will receive is,
uusEutIed
i have schemed for years To be my
own executor" DR.. Parsons said, "and
to see with my own eyes whatever
good my gifts are doing. OF what use
would il be to allow some one else to
distribute my fortune for me after
death2 It would mean less money for
the institutions I nope 20 benefit. for
the executors would have to receive a
share. Now I shall be my own execu-
tor and in addition I shall have the
pleasure Of seeing and knowing that
my gifts are rightly placed. All I shaiI
ask is an annuity. The property Will
pass from my hands"
DR. PearsOns viii be eighty years old
in a few weeks
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
Silver Shows a Considerable Decrease
For january.

Washington. Feb. 15.-The monthly
statement Of imports and exports Of
the United States. issued by the bureau
of statistics, shows that during jan
uary. 1900, the figures were as follows.
Merchandise imports, $15,S26.975, Of
which S3.294.2SO was free of duty. The
gain over January. 1899. was about
81 100000. Exports, S117, 620. $50. a gain
over January. 1899 of about 81 004 COO
Gold imports S1.9SS,2 72. deere use. 81
000 GOO. Exports. 1851. go: increase,
SS3S.OOC.
Silver Imports $3.50. 335; decrease
S1OOO00O. Exports, S4,599 1879; decrease.
$751; Geo
During the last seven months there
was an increase in the Importation Of
merchandise. as compared with the
spending period i'm 1899. Of S119.-
1854 an increase in the expectation
of merchandise of $50. 534. 973. a decrease
of S42023. III in the Importation Of
gold. an increase in the expectation Of
gold of S11, 1913. leo, a decrease in the i'm
pOrtation of silver Of SS24.444. and a de-
crease Of 50, 63S.92 in the expectation Of
silver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
CONTEST Is WITHDRAWN.
Heirs to Friedman Estate tc Settle
Matters Out Of Court.

tered in .he superior court last week bv
Isaac Friedman to the will Of the late
Julius Friedman was Withdrawn today
tt was agreed by the attorneys for the
contestant and those for the executors
that the proceedings might be resumed
at ary time within a year.
Il is understood that some effort will
be made 10 compromise the claim made
10y Friedman. The latter is q cousin of
the deceased. He resides in Portland.
The deceased made no provision for HIM
II fact he left little property 20 blood
relatives but gave most ~ If to charity
His estate is SAID To bg worth fs01.e0
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16

compliments to the lady. she OF course
can receive them as she pleases. Good
bye. ] am of for a ride with Tommy
Blake" Jack Baltimore threw back
his head and laughed softly, then he
began to talk to himself. as was his
custom when alone
I declare. said ne, Il should hate
Arnold for his internal stiff West Point
cut, if 1 didn't know that he was the
best fellow in the world and as brave
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16

1 am well aware that endanger my
future peace Of mind and comfort by
telling this story; and yet the officers
IN that distant garrison will, smile as
they rave: knowing full well that the
writer never found truer hearts, more
unselfish devotion to her sex, or a
greater degree of chivalry and kind
ness than in Fort Kingmar. which she
has rechTistened in order to spare them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
bitten BY A SAVAGE DOG
TWELVE-YEAR-oLD BOY SUI
FERs A BAD WOUND.
Cheek Severely LaceTated By a vi
cious Animal With Which He
Was Playing.

Goodwin, the 12-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs Trent, who live on First
North and First West streets. was
bitten by a dog yesterday on the cheek.
several stitches being required To close
the wound It is hoped there viii be
no serious results
Goodwin WIS playing with ST Ber-
naTd and a smaller dog wnen the for
mer the boy Gays. became jealous Of
the pup, nd Jumped on him. the dogs
teeth entering the flesh rather deeply
% the right Of the mouth, and tearing
II in extent for an inch and a half
The little boy is being cared Tor at
the KeOgn- HOsmer hospital
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
-Graveg Of victims Decorated.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Today was the
second anniversary of the destruction
of the Maine in the harbOr of Havana.
Mrs Shillington of Chicago sent a large
box of flowers for distribution upon the
graves of the victims Of that disaster
Her son was member of the crew of
the Maine and lost his life on that oc-
casion. Colonel True, depot quarter
master, personally placed the flowers
upon the graves.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16

ceived the srangest letter she had ever
read from ner boy. Knowing as she did
all the happenings Of the garn son. she
recognized the fact that the valentine
which Jack Intended for her had prob
ably gopF q Boston
Meantime Miss Ware. who was dresS-
ing for paily to be given in her honor,
WIS surpTlSea By the arrival Of q COM
pact box from Fort Kngmau Ii was
brought 81 once 10 her room and on
the very TOT she found danny mis-
sive from he beloved Mrs. Randall, in
forming her that every one at the fort
had sent her a valentine.
She opened the second envelope and
out dropped q $40 bill then she began
TO read: dearest and as she read
she blushed and looked puzzled.
To her ma ID. who was assisting her.
she said lightiy. Some of The officers
have proban-y accepted my offer o.
shopping Tor them But later on. when
all the box was emptied. IL was observ-
ed that a letter signed, Your loving
valentine Jack. had been securely
locked in her dressing case.
The party over. it was taken out and
once more examined and although
telegram had been forwarded by her
father. thanking the frieaCs az the fort
for their kininess. Miss Ware resolved
to remain silent about the SO note and
the letter addressed. Dearest. 80 until
she might ponder upon H.
While 50 Engaged. ON the following
day, she received a special letter. which
read as follows,
My Dear Mss Ware.
Our letters from Fort Kingmau have
been exchange, / think. or put into
the wrong box. MY careless boy has
evidently sent mine 10 YOU. and / take
pleasure in forwarding by special de
livery one which certainly belongs to
YOU. adding 10 il my keenest wishes TO
those of the garrison.
MARY BALTIMORE"
The next mail carried the note and
SO bill to Mrs Baltimore. with "a ness
age that filled the mothers heart with
iOy;
1t Is a pleasure 10 know your bright
gifted son, and I owe him many thanks
for his kindness to me at the fort His
greatest attraction and uoblest trait 20
me Is the loving alteration he shows for
his mother. II you ever come 90 BOS-
ton do visit us, and Jet me- tell you more
Of the SURROUNDINGS OF NIr. Baltimore,
and mis- great assistance i'm the gaTri-
SON His violin playing is or, of the
principal attractions.
Your win sincere esteem.
"AIATDE WARE"
Although Miss Ware sent back the
letter. she remembers the words con-
corning Lieutenant Arnold and when
ne comes east next Valentines day
there is TO be q fine wedding i'm a
charming Boston home. owing to the
letter in the wrong box
Did Jack make d mistaken
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
GOES TO WASHINGTON.
Governor Wells Starts For Capital
This Morning.

Governor Wells leaves this evening
on a two weeks trip to Washington and
the ea6s. The business which calls the
executive of Utah to Washington is 70
participate with the national committee
Of which ne is a member, in delibera-
tons arranging for the celebration or
the centennial anniversary of the estab-
Hshment OF the seat of government at
Washington. This committee should
have met in December, but a postpone
ment Of the meeting was declared until
next "Wednesday. The committee VIII
probably be in session two Or three
DAVIS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16

NEWSPAPER NAN DEAD.
Was Formerly Managing Editor Of
the Denver Republican.

Los Angeles. CAL Feb. I5--John L. Pen
nington died at the Sisters hospital I'm
this city OF cerebral meningitis today.
He was well known newspaper man and
a member of one Of the most prominent
families in tins south. Mr. PCUniuCt1 n's
father served for two terms as governor
of Dakota territory. under General Grant.
and was at one time a. member OF the
Alabama legislature. !. L. Pennington
was born in Opeli58. Ala July s. 1861 He
was educated in FaribauIt MINI.
EIe began his newspaper career I'm St
Paul and MINI apOliS and then went TO
Omaha to accept a position on the Omaha
Bee While there he married Miss Anna
Bradbury. daughter of DIT. &. g.. Brad
bury. now of 81. Louis. Going south Mr.
Pennington Was successfully city editor
Of the Macon News. He went to- New
York and after a two years stay there he
went west and became managing editor
of the Denver Republican. He came To
this city six weeks ago for his health.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
Quicker Gable Service.

London. Feb. I5.-ReDlyiUE 10 a COM
plant in the house Of commons today. r.
W. Hamburg. financial secretary to the
treasury. in behalf of the postofiice
promised the Liverpool and Manchester
cotton merchants q revision of the post
Office regulations To enable quicker tele-
graphic communications with the United
States after business hours on this side
of the Atlantic, but while business is still
being TRANSACTED in New York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
HandhalI Match

Three -".j handbalI sets were played
= I'd. g. ST. g. a. gymnasium yester-
..t- Aat--l-~ and Shepherd coming off
...E-. Iney defeated Simpson ana
A". .Hz bon two sets out Of three The
VAS Won by a score of 2l-14 the
second .Hs los, by Z0-21 and the third
'.- .. .H The tune If 21-5. The tour
" That Yves talked about a few
.'.S .- has J-Waterializ5d. but good
JILL. t..... matches are played daily.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
Going to Fight FilipinOs.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-First Lieutenant
Thomas NJ. Anderson. il, who served
on the staff of his father. General An
GeTs0u. until recently commander of
the department of the fakes. has left
Chicago To join his regiment i'm the
Philippines. He is a member of the
Thirteenth United States infantry. and
will sail from New York for Manila
March /. with detachment of recruits
now being drilled at Fort SIOcum. y. Y.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
For Over - Co.

Mrs. winston Soothing syrup has
been used f9r children teething. II
eoothes the child. softens the gums, al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and
is the best remedy Tor Diarrhoea-
Twenty-Five ,ents : bottle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
Celebrates Eightieth Anniyer-
Sary OfHer Birth.
HOMAGE TO WOMAN
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PAY
THEIR RESPECTS TO HER.
Among Those Present Were Emily S.
Richards Of Utah. Mrs Warren Of
wyoming, and Nellie Woods of
Idaho, Who Extended Greetings
OF the Enfranchised States.

Washington. Feb. t5.-SeveraI thou
sand people. including the delegates 10
the National American Woman Suf-
fra5e association. which has lust closed
its annual session here. assembled in
the Lafayette opera house TODAY 90 do
homage to Susan b. Anthony. the vet
erau worker i'm behalf of the erfr4D-
chisement of women. who today ceIe-
brated the eightieth anniversary Of her
birth Grouped ON the platform were
the national officers of the association.
and all the pioneers i'm the equal rights
movement who are alive today.
The stage decorations consisted OF the
four-staTred flag of the suffragiets.
palms and cut flowers. There was
long programme, replete throughout
with stirring tributes To Miss AnLhouys
great career. white tears and applause
mingled as the voices OF the speakers
rang through the theatre. recOuuting
the hardshlps and struggles. and at last
the browning achievements of the Vet
erau worker.
Eighty children. boys and girls. pass
ed i'm single file across the stage. each
depositing a rose in Miss AuLhonV's
lap as they passed her, one for each
year of her life.
Addresses of Greeting.
Addresses conveying greetings fronh
various state associations and other
bodies were made, the speakers incIud--
ing Mrs. Humphrey CARNEY OF the Ma
uonal Council Of Women of Illinois.
Mrs. May Wright SeW8U, president Of
the international Council of Women,
the Rev. Ida e.. Hutton, from the min
isIry; Diana Hirschier Lillian il. HoI-
lister, representing the business women
Ellen Powell Thompson. the District
of Columbia Equal Suffrage ase0cia-
ton, and the Rev. Anna Howard Shaw
and Mrs- Harriet stanton BIatga, the
greetings of the world
The greetings and gifts of the enfran-
chised states We're made by Mrs. War
rem, the wife of Senator Warren x
Wyoming, Virginia H. ShafToth of Col
OTadO, a magnificent silver loving cup.
Emily s. Richards Of Utah and Nellie
Woods Of Idaho. The gift from WyO-
ming was a gOld-eudmeIeG flag four
diamonds representing the four eufran-
Chised states.
The celebration closed with a feeling
address by Miss Anthony. Tonight
card reception held in Miss Anthony.
honor at the CCrCordn Art Gallery was
attended by "a large contingent of or
fetal and resident rOciety.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-16
PugiHSm.
BILL PASSES HOUSE.
Boxing Matches Will Not BE Permit
ted In New York.

Albany, y. Y, Feb l5.-The bill To-
p"almS the so-Called Horton law which
permits boxing matches i'm the state,
was passed In the assembly today. the
Vote standing 90 yeas to So nays The
bill has now gone To- the senate where
it viii DE considered by the codes COM
mittee