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The age-herald., 1900-12-10
A MISUNDERSTANDING.
Some Operators Returned to Work
 Thinking Strike Was Over

Topeka, Kan, December 9.-The follow ing information is given out by strikers representatives:
 At o'clock tonight practically all the telegraphers on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe proper still out. A few men returned to work this morning under the impression that the strike had been called off and were later on induced to join the strikers. Later in the day they were out to man west of Emporia. Not a man will return to work until their grievances are settled in the fullest possible manner
 Men from different places all along the line wired into the dispatcher's office ask ing whether the strike would continue. They were informed that the strike was practically settled and the only thing for them to do was to return to work. This many of them did, and it began to look something like the strike was ended.
 Soon the condition of affairs became known to the operators of this city and they immediately busted themselves in get ting the real news of the situation along the line and the operators went out again.
 The railroad company then met this last move by ordering all the strikers to stay out of the office and away from the keys. No communications can thus be sent to some of the few who are yet working. Operators in places where there are uptown telegraph offices have been reached in that manner, while those in smaller places will be reached in some other manner be- fore tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Statements Made by Officials of
 Companies and Strikers
A WIDE VARIANCE AS TO FACTS
Some Talk Has Been Heard of Bring ing the Long Distance Telephone Into Acquisition to Supply the
 Teleeraphers' Places.

Topeka, Kan, December 9-Considerable Fe trains today All the trains were run on time card schedule. The trouble con- menced this morning when the California limited train came in from the West four hours late. When the train reached En- poria it was held up for some time await ing orders. None came, and the train start ed When it reached the station the danger signal was out and it had to stop. The pro- cedure was repeated at all the small sta tions between Emporia and Topeka The limited never stops at the small stations under ordinary conditions. The officials were much chagrined to find that their fa- vorite train had lost so much time.
 No 2 another California train, due in Topeka at 2:30, has not arrived this even ing at ' o'clock and the officials of the road do not know where to look for it.
 No G. from the West, arrived early in the day time No. 9, instead of bringing a long train of nine coaches, as it usually is it consisted of three coaches and was pulled by two engins. This was done to preclude the possibility of any delay, as it is a matter of utmost importance that all trains run nearly to the time limit possible. All the trains from the East were from one to three hours late, the Chicago train being the latter. The Atchi- son train, which is usually crowded with passengers on Sunday had only fifteen peo- pie today. People were afraid to travel or account of the possibility of accidents.
 Some talk has been heard of bringing the long distance telephone into requisi- tion to supply the place of the telegraph CTS,
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
TEXAS TRAINS RUN
 UNDER DIFFICULTIES
Effect of the Operators Strike is Far ReaChing
 Both Sides Claim to be Satisfied

operators on the Southen California and San Joaquin Valley Railroads ignored the strike order altogether, and this evening l am in receipt of the following telegram from him:
 Situation on lines west of Albuquerque better than previous wire of this date. Number of operators who quit work under strike order have applied for work. Nevin advices say do not want any operators furnished from this end. Business moving normally. Nudge will be able to handle business under normal conditions tomor- row, Monday
 This would indicate that lines west of Albuquerque which are under the jurisdlc- tion of General Manager Nevin have not lost a sufficient number of men to cause them the slightest inconvenience. And as such a small number have gone out on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe proper, as compared with the statements that ap- peared in the morning papers, it would ap- pear that the great strike has developed into a complete fiZzle.
 "The new men who have come to us are an intelligent, good-looking set, and have proven upon examination entirely compe- tent, and, as stated, it is our purpose to give them every protection in their new po- sitions."
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
pen after death.
 cnnnarison of Teachings.

The minister then compared the practical teachings of Confuscius with those or Christ He read a passage from the New Testament, declaring that evil be not re- sisted with evil, and that if a man smite you on one cheek you should turn the oth- CT cheek Of this doctrine MT Wu said
 "Ths, it seems to me, is meeHness with a vengeance. l am inclined to think no sensible man has ever followed this injunc-' tion faithfully. A man who will smite you on the cheek is a dangerous man and needs no second invitation. A man who will take your coat is a thief and would doubtless take your cloak too, if he could lay his hands on it.'
 Love your enemies.' Such standard of excellence Is too high for humanity There Is no likelihood that many people will follow it. At this very moment Chris tian missionaries are calling for bloodshed and vengeance and Christian armies are devastating the land, sparing neither age nor sex There is indeed a vast gulf be- tween doctrine and performance Could you love one who had killed your father or destroyed your home?
 "Confuscianism does not require such think. It enjoins that kindness be requited
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
OFFICIALS HOPEFUL.
They Say Backbone of the Strike IS
 Already Broken.

Topeka. December 9-The officials of the Santa Fe take a decidedly hopeful view of the teregraphers strike situation. They all say the backbone of the strike is practical ly broken already, and that the affairs of the road will be in their normal condition inside of two weeks The officers felt iusti- fed tonight in view of the alleged improve ment in conditions resembling the order closing the shops.
 General Manager Nudge sent out gen eral order this afternoon to all operators who had not yet gone out, offering to pro mote them If they would continue in their re sistance to the strikers. HeN told them that they had been faithful to the interests of the company thus far and that they could fill out their application blanks for better positions at once.
 q feel much more sanguine about the re. sult of the strike than l did last night, said MT Nudge.
 q thought then that we would nave serious time In this belief the order wac is sued for the closing of the shops Iooay conditions seem to be so much improved that the order closing the shops will be rescinded I think we can use all our men in the old way.
 This much is certain, however not one of the men who have gone out on the strike will be taken back into the employ or ohe
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The age-herald., 1900-12-10

Washington, December 9.-The Senate will continue to give it's attention to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and the ship sub sidy bill during the present week, taking up first one and then the other as may suit the convenience of those who may wish to speak on the two measures.
 During the last session of Congress the Nicaragua canal bin was made the special order of business for Monday next, but the establishment of the ship bill as the regu- lar order will have the effect of displacing the canal bill, preference being given under the Senate rules to a regular order over a special order.
 It is understood that Senator Morgan, who has charge of the canal bill will not press that measure until the treaty for the abrogation of the ClaytonBulwer treaty is disposed of. On this account the friends of the ship bill do not apprehend that he will make any opposition to the continu- ance of the consideration of that measure. He has indeed said that he would be con tent to allow his bill to follow closely in the wake of the ship bill. Three or four set speeches are promised in opposition to
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
TELEPHONE CHANCE WRECKED.
Some One Poured Prussic Acid Into the
 Cables at Austin.

Austin, Tex, December 9.-The local tele- phone exchange in this city was nearly wrecked this morning. Some one managed to reach the roof of the big exchange build ing, and boring a hole into each of the fif- teen cables entering the main exchange, poured liberal quantities of prussic acid on the wires, which incapacitated them and effectually stopped all business of the ex- change. Almost the entire system of the city is affected. A large force of workmen spent the day repairing the damage The local telephone officials attribute the work to friends of telephone strikers in other section of the State, as there is no troubie here.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
FIGHT FOR ANOTHER REDUCTION
 IN WAR TAX WILL WAGE IN HOUSE

from S.60 barrel as fixed by the commit tee to $1.35 q barrel, plan having been organized by which these interests believe they can accomplish their purpose.
 In order to secure this reduction, which will amount to about $7,O00, 900, that amount of revenue must be retained and those members who are working for a further reduction on beer will advocate the reten- tion of the taX on bank checks and dis counts which amounts to about the same sum. It is understood that many of the larger banks are not opposed to the reten- ton of this tax on the ground that it re- duces the number of small checks presented for payment and thus reduces the cost of the clerical force in the banks Most of the Republican members of the ways and means committee, however, do not believe successful fight can be waged against any feature of the committees bill
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Alarmed at the f1aaue.

London, December 10.-Special dispatches from The Hague represent the feeling there as one of alarm at the prospect of an An glo-German-P Portuguese combination which might snatch the Dutch seaboard or seize Java.
 It is reported at the Dutch capital that the possibility of a war with England has even been discussed by the cabinet coun- cil.
 Queen Wilhelmina will give dinner in honor of MT. Kruger, but he has aban- doned all hope of any beneficial result of his visit to Europe, although he docs not despair of meeting Emperor Nicholas, probably on the Riviera.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
COTTON CROP REPORT.
Is Said to Have Been Given to Brokers
 in Advance.

New York, December 9.-A story to the effect that the government cotton crop re- port which will be made public tomorrow had been offered to certain cotton brokers in this city in advance, received corrobora- ton today. Frank B. Guest, head of a cot ton commission house, said tonight that ad- vance information was offered to him on Saturday. He immediately notified Presi- dent Hubbard of the Cotton Exchange. The latter asked for detailed statement which was given and this is to be used as a basis for the Federal investigation.
 Pres49ont Hubbard said tonight that he would go to Washington without delay and place the entire matter before the proper authorities.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
MOUNTS REQUEST
 CURTLY REFUSED
Governor Thomas of Colorado Says He is Following the
 Precedent

Indianapolis, Ind, December 9.zGovernor Mount today received word that Governor Thomas of Colorado had refused to honor a requisition from Indiana for the return of Clifton Oxman of Princeton, Ind, ac- cused of defrauding a real estate dealer J. Mayer Green of Chicago. A special from Denver says that Indiana sheriff had At torney General Campbell of Colorado in- spect the papers and they were declared legal Afterward, it is stated, Governor Thomas had consultation with MT. Camp bell, and then announced that the papers were not made out in technical form, and this, taken in connection with the attitude of Governor Mount of Indiana in refusing to honor Governor Beckhams requisition for the return to Kentucky of w. s. Tay- To and others now living in Indiana, who were wanted in Kentucky, he said, would cause him to refuse the requisitiUn. Cover nor Thomas, it is stated, at the same time said that several other Governors had, he believed decided to take similar steps re- garding Governor Mount.
 Governor Mount when informed of the action of Governor Thomas, said he was surprised at 1t.
 There may be something political in this matter" said he. T am surprised that Governor Thomas resorts to any so-called precedent in his action on the requisition. He cites my action in the Kentucky cases as a precedent. When I refused the Ken lucky acquisitions I did so because l did not believe the men could get fair trial in their own State."
The age-herald., 1900-12-10

Washington, December 9.-The program in the House for the coming week contem- plates the consideration and passage of the legislative, executive and judicial appro- priation bill and the bill for the reduction of the war revenue taxes. Wednesday the exercises in connection with the centennial celebra ton of the removal of the seat of government to Washington will be held in the House. The legislative appropriation bill is not expected to consume more than two days at most, probably only one, and l.-e leaders expect that the remainder of the week will suffice to pass the war reve- nue reduction act.
 It-is probable that special interests which do not receive the consideration in the bill which they think they are entitled to will attempt to amend it. This is especially true of the brewing interests which hope to se- cure a further reduction of the tax on beer
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
MANAGER j. J. POLK
 MAKES STATEMENT

Galveston, Tex, December 9.-I. J. Polk, general manager of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, tonight made the fol- lowing report:
 At o'clock this afternoon everything was running smoothly. We are gaining ground raRaaly h t&e matter of installing new agents and operators and will continue to do so even more rapidly from now on. We have put new opera tors in eleven sta tions and new agents in all important sta tions with the exception of three arN eX- pect to have these covered by tomorrow. Our business Is not suffering in the slight est degree. For Sunday our days freight business has been very good indeed. We are running twenty y-one trains on the north- ern and twelve on the southern divisions. We have hosts of loyal menwho are spar ing no efforts to keep our business running up to its normal standard. As stated, new men are being rapidly installed and so far as the volume of business handled is con- cerned 1t would never be known whether there was a strike on. Since last night we have put nineteen new operators to work The first seven new men came to us yester- day and twenty-five last night. The desert CTS. I am informed, were Order of Railroad Telegraphers who simply came down here to harass us. Every necessary precaution has been taken to protect the new men who have gone to work and they will have such protection at all hazards. "This mornings United States mail brought me a large number of letters from over the State making applications for po- sitions as operators and agents. These VIII be assigned to duty as soon as they are examined and their qualifications aseer- tained In addition to this, we expect 10 receive enough men from other quarters within the next two days to operate our road with competent men from one end 10 the other.
 35e Operators at Work.
 I've still have 359 operators at Work o, the system. This morning received tel egram from MT. Barr stating that the
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
 GEAR GREETS KRUGER.
Sends Him Message Which is Safe -
 be Friendly.

London, December 1O.-"Mr. Kruger TSs ceived a message from the C2ar Fri6-S night" says the correspondent ot the Times at The Hague. "It was couched iD very friendly terms, but the fact that its existence has been kept close secret Is sufficient to indicate its authors intention to abstain from any active steps friendly to intervention. The Gzar Haturalfy pleads his illness as "a sufficient excuse for not interfering.
 MT Kruger, when cheered by the crowd on his return from the cathedral today, turned and roundy rebuked those near him for such a desecration of the Sab- bath"
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Must Disavow Responsibility.

The Hague, December 9.-The govern ment of the Netherlands has instructed the Dutch minister in London, Baron von Goltstein Van Oldenaller to disavow in the name of the government all responsi- bility for the letter addressed to MT. Kru- OCT bv the President of the First Chamber of the States General, Dr. A. V. Vanemann Van Tonnes, approving his noble pur- pose" and expressing a hope that the in- dependeriee of the two Dutch republics would be secured
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
PREACHER ACQUITTED.
Tried for Murder-He Then Filled His
 Pulpit as Usual.

Columbia, s. c. December 9.-Rey. w. E.. Johnson was today acquitted of the murder of Wm T. Billinger, court stenographer at Bamberg. last April. The jury retired Sat urday afternoon at o'clock and did not come to d verdict until o'clock this morn ing He received the verdict calmly and filled his pulpit at Il o'clock. The dispute was oyer fence separating the two homes. He used a shotgun and Bellinger pistol.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
American Position Hopeless.

London, December 9.-"Reliable mail ad- vices from Manila show that the position of the Americans is becoming increasingly hopeless, says the Hong Kong correspond ent of the Daily Mail. Money is freely sub scrlbed to purchase arms and ammunition that are imported for the insurgents. The Americans will never capture the rebel
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Ex-senator lrby Bead.

Columbia, S. C., December 9.-John Lau- rens Manning Irby, who served this State in the United States Senate from 1890 to 1896. died at his home at Laurens today. He was the most remarkable political ora tor this State has produced and was but S6 years old when elected Senator He welded together the dissatisfied clements which elected himself and B. R. Tiliman to the Senate.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
TIT REE MORE DAYS
 OF FIRST SESSION
Adjournment Has Been Agreed Upon for Next Thurs
 day to Reconvene January 29

contraband running vessels. While in or der to flatter the official view that trade is flourishing goods are permitted to be free ly imported into Manila, and they are dis tributed from that point to the insurgents, who are murdering and pillaging all native sympathizers with Americans"
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Barbed Wire Fence.

London, December 1o.-A dispatch from Johannesburg says that the town has been fenced around with barbed wire fence to prevent the inhabitants getting food 10 tue Boers.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
THE WEATHER.

ALABAMA FORECAST: FAIR MoN- DAY AND TUESDAY; LIGHT NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
s5s Operators at Work.

we still have 359 operators at work on the system. This morning received a tel egram from MT. Barr stating that the
The age-herald., 1900-12-10

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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-17
Col. COnn's Motive.

A contributor to the columns of the
Goshen Democrat has discovered g
reason for the attitude of Col Chas
&. Conn in opposing William Jennings
Bryan and the free and unlimited
coinage of silver at the ratio OF 10 to
1. lie says:
Mr. Conn makes silver comets and
other instruments into which silver
enters as componet part. He pur-
chsses great quantities of raw silver
annually. Being the shrewd, cslculst-
ing man that he is, MIR. Conn figures
that if silver should be remonetiZed
the market value of silver bullion
would be doubled. He concludes that
no person would sell silver which he
could have coined at the ratio of 16 to
for less than its par value. Silver
for manufacturing purposes would cost
him twice as much as it does now;
hence Mr.. Conn for selfish, but good
reason is opposed TO free coinage. What
could be more natural.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-17
will be in better shape and their organ
nations more nearly completed than if
the meeting was held in September.
DIR. LEONARD FOR BRYAN.

Prominent Wabash Republican Re
nounces Mckinley.
DR.. II. L. Leonard, of Wabash cOun-
~, formerly holding consulate In
Canada under the republican admins
tration and also a former practicing
physician at Logsnsport, wore Bryan
badge at the notification meeting at
Indianapolis on Wednesday. When
led what he meant by wearing that
badge, he said: 81 am for Bryan heart
and soul and shall do all in my power
to help elect him. Mckinley has been
failure. He has no back bone and is
completely under the control of Mark
Hanna. | like Bryan because of his
honesty, his integrity ard because he is
one of the common people"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-17
wELLINGTON'S REASON FOR OPPOS
ING M'KINLEN.

Hon. George l.. Wellington, re-
publican United States senator from
Maryland, in a recent interview gave
his reasons for preferring Bryan to
Mckinley this year for president.
He says that Mckinley has departed
from the republicanism of Lincoln
and by his imperialistic policy is in
sidiously subverting our republican
form of government. He objects
also to what he terms a secret ALI
ance between this country and Eng
land, which has been the means of
the government at Washington be-
coming subservient to English roy
atty and submitting to indignities
which otherwise would not be toll
Grated for moment. The opening
of Macrum's letter in Africa by the
British officers there, he declares to
be an affront which a few years
ago would have caused a war be-
tween this country and England.
Besides, Senator Wellington be-
lieves Bryan to be a safer man to
have at the head of the government
than Mckinley, in this, that Bryan
has positive convictions which he
has the courage to express under
any and all circumstances, while he
considers Mckinley weak and vacil-
iating, unable TO formulate and
maintain decisive policy upon any
important matter. Moreover, he
declares Bryan to be right upon the
paramount issue of the campaign,
Imperialism, and he holds, also, that
the money question should not be
permitted to obscure that issue.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-17

"Mr. Bryan's entire speech is an
excellent clear and logical refutation
of everything the republicans have
ever advanced in defense, explana-
ton or palllation of their imperial
ism in this respect it must be con-
sidered the very best which has
ever been attempted in this life.
The speech is moderated III every
respect, you distinctly feel that its
author tempered his viyacious feel
ings IN order to avoid exaygeration.
Every word is proof of an earnest
and well-matured conviction, that
imperialism actually will lead the
American people to uncertain mill
tary complications and grave ma
terial sacrifice and that the founda-
ton of the American republic is
shattered by it. Every honest
American not blinded by party ia
naticism or deceiving delusions of
world power, military laurels and
rich commercial gain, will certainly
agree with Mr.. Bryan, if he says
that imperialism and conquest are
Incompatible with the fundamental
principles upon which our forefath-
ers founded this republic. <
With his powerful argument against
imperialism MIR. Bryan has driven
the republicans into a defensive po-
sitiOn. If MIR. Bryan remains faith
full to the course he pursues he will
unquestIonably succeed in making
imperialism the paramount issue of
the coming campaign.