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The Washington times., 1901-08-09
THE NEELY CASE.

The prospective pardon of one Of the
men involved in the Cuban postal frauds.
and the persistent talk of the difficulty
or impossibiIity OF convicting Neely. have
naturally created the impression that
Nicely would not be brought TO trial at all.
The Havana Post says that Neely will
be released. and that he is even now pre-
pairing to leave for his home" Remem-
bering that Nicely had more or less inti-
mate relations with men in high place in
our Government. one can hardly repel
the conclusion tina. If he escapes prose-
cution ii Will be because it is desired that
he should escape. Is there fear that
facts might come out that would reflect
unpieasantly on the Heath family? Ii is
known that Neely was recommended by
Perry Heath. and that Heath was very
much interested in his welfare. Rathbone.
who is also charged with malfeasance. is
another man with a pull, and the forcing
of the Neely case to an issue might be
unpleasant for Rathbone and his hackers.
In word, the whole case is complicated
with politics. Therefore. when people hear
that 1t is doubtful whether a case can be
made out against Neely. they naturally
wonder whether politics has not some
thing to do with the matier--Indianapo-
lis News.
The Washington times., 1901-08-09
4 Dim in ishing Birth Rate.

And now England, or rather the
United Kingdom, is becoming alarmed
over the declining birth rate in that
was thirty-five per thousand and the
death rate twenty-one. Since then the
death rate has fallen to eighteen, which
is indicative of better sanitary condi-
tions and perhaps an improvement in
medical and surgical art Standing by
itself, this would be a very encouraging
feature. But it does not stand alone,
for the birth rate is also falling off,
having declined TO twenty-nine per
thousand. This decline in the birth
rate is said to be more rapid than that
of France for the same period of time
1t is pointed out that this ratio of de-
crease. if continued would soon bring
the population of the United Kingdom
to a standstill, because there is no
chance for anything like an offset in a
diminished death rate, which. as al
ready stated, is now down to eighteen
per thousand. In spite of every sani-
tary precaution, with every possible
improvement in medicine and surgery
and even in the face of Dowieism and
Christian Science, people will continue
TO die when their physical organisms
are worn out.
But we need not stop with the United
Kingdom. In a letter to the London
Times" DIR. Fremantle, the dean of Ri
pom, states that the same phenomenon
presents itself all over Europe. except
in Russia. with England leading the
way. That is to say. the birth rate is
falling more rapidly in England than
elsewhere. 1t has frequently been
stated of late that the same is true of
the United States. although the i'm
mense immigration into the country
has tended to divert attention from il.
The Washington times., 1901-08-09

1t need surprise no one TO learn that
the Filipinos were not over enthusiastic
at the inauguration of Governor Taft
The inauguration implied a measurable
supplanting of the military power by the
civil. but beyond that the ceremony had
little or no Significance to the natives.
Governor Taft came to them merely as
the satrap Of President Mckinley. and the
government set up was just as absolute as
If the Governor had been named by the
Gar of all the Russias No people ever
warmed up much over that kind of
government. II Governor Taft and his
associates in office had sworn to perform
their duties in accordance with the Con-
stitution of the United States. there is
good reason to believe that there would
have been more enthusiasm. The people
of Territory from which the Constitu-
tion has been excluded can hardly be ex-
pected to burst many blood vessels cheer
ing at the inauguration of a government
which, TO them, simply represents des-
potic power
The Washington times., 1901-08-09

1t was announced in New York yes
terday that the Morgan combination had
taken over the fifteen plants of the
Shelby Steel Tube Manufacturing Com
pany. all operated with non-union labor
Here. then, is fresh field for Mr. Shaf-
fer's Amalgamated missionary activity.
If the trust can keep the Shelby plants
going it will rather tend to disarrange
the strike plans.
The Washington times., 1901-08-09

IL Is to be regretted that the attempt
to settle the strike in San Francisco has
failed. and that tho end now seems to
be far off in the future Within the last
day or two some other associations of
iaborers have Joined the strikers. and in
some important lines the industries of
the city are almost paralyzed. Mayor
Whalen made an, earnest effort to bring
about an adjustment, ana two or three
days ago it looked as If he might be sue
cessful. But the outlook is not good at
this time. As in the case of the great
steel strike. the demand of the San Fran
cisco strikers is simply for the recogni-
tion Of the unions They profess to be
entirely satisfied with their pay and the
hours of labor
The Washington times., 1901-08-09
FOREIGN TOPICS.

The French budget, as voted by the
Chamber which has just ended its ses-
sions. shows S.592 100000 francs for ex-
penses, but to this figure must be added
100000 francs for fulfillment of current
laws and the running of different ser
vices or offices; 25.O0O,Ooo owed to the
Company Of the Southern Railways. and
oi.o0.co0 for the Algerian budget This
makes a real and grand total of ex-
penses estimated for the next year of
5.fS.oW.O0 francs. II to tnat national
budget are added those of the depart
ments or provinces and of the town
ships. which amount to about 600. 600 600
francs, it is seen that the yearly taxes
OF France are nearly five milliards. the
hgure of the Prussian war indemnity OF
1871. After the payment of that indemnity
and of the expenses resulting from the
war the debt of France was - 900. 900 600
francs: now it is %. 600 900. 600. to which
must be added the debts contracted by
the departments and the townships. or
''communes," amounting to 5000 000, go.
This makes a grand total of &c. 900 O0O 900
francs. at the minimum, and 81, 900. .000.0 900
at the maximum. representing the ma
tional. departmental, and communal debt
of France.
The Washington times., 1901-08-09

After several days of silence Lord
Kitchener again comes to the front with
the statement that another of kis frontier
of his troopers captured. together with
their horses The War Office in London
makes a great deal Of the captures of
worn-out Beers and their women; but if
we know how to count. the honors have
been not much on the British side for
the past three months.
The Washington times., 1901-08-09

The notable extension of electric tran
sit facilities abroad Is something which
amazes old time travellers visiting Europe
in recent years. The irrepressible trolley
has invaded the most secluded precincts
Of foreign cities and furnishes con-
venience IN getting about fully recognized
by the thrifty and time-saving tourist.
Hardly a Continental town of any size
but has felt the effects of electric eXpan-
sion All the smaller as well as the
larger cities of France, Switzerland. Hol-
land. Belgium, Germany. and Italy have
fine electric cars on which one may ride
for a single fare varying from l to cents.
The pretty blue and white electrcs of
I.ucerne and Frankfort add much to the
animation and beauty Of the street scenes.
The ride on top of the electric from The
Hague to Scheveningen Beach is hardly
to be outdone by tallyho or a private
victoria. In Glasgow the omnibuses and
horse cars are being displaced gradually
but surely by electric traction. But more
than one generation will probably pass
out of existence before there is surcease
from labor for the time-honored hanson
of London.
The Washington times., 1901-08-09

The castle of Homburg. in which King
Edward will reside during his summer
visit to Germany, was the home of a
daughter of George Ill The castle con-
tains one of the most pathetic memorials
OF that sovereign, a picture of him as an
octogenarian, blind and incapacitated. 1t
is full length. in profile. and the poor old
man is seated, clad in purple dressing
gown with the star of the Garter on his
breast. He wears a long white beard A
few years ago the picture was shown,
still in the packing case in which it had
been sent to his daughter who died in
1910. With ii were some specimens of
girlish needlework sent to her aunt by
Princess Victoria.
The Washington times., 1901-08-09

food products of all parts of the earth.
and to borrow right and left from the
gastronomy of all nations, there is no
use in wasting the resources at hand.
especially when there are people every
where who have not enough to eat.
The foolish and senseless idea that
bill of fare which is cheap is not as
good. per Sc, as one which is costly,
ought TO be dispellcJi
The Washington times., 1901-08-09

In order to prevent overcrowding by
the indlscriminate admission of foreign
students the University of Heidelberg an
nounces that hereafter aliens will not be
admitted to the medical department un-
less they have undergone an examination
fully as rigid as that demanded of the
German students In the past many
American students have secured entrance
on diplomas issued by colleges which are
claimed 10 be much below the German
standard
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
BLAINE.

We are pleased to note that the
last several days have been grow
mg weather, which. we appreciate
after the many squally days we
had in the fore part ofthe month.
The prairie is putting on look
Of green. The granger is now
thinking of planting his crop and
gardening has indeed commenced.
Theme Bayley. a former resi-
dent OF Baca County. who moved
from here two wears ago to Denver
has been here this spring looking
after his ranch, leasing the same
to Frank Caddick for II period ct
two wears. Mr.. Bayley started on
his return trip to Denver few
DAYS ago.
Mrs. Louisa NJ. Williams who
"proyed up" q homestead south
east OF Blame, accompanied hy
her son, spent d shor- lime 81 .ais
place beng the guests Of Mrs.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26

but is now able to resume his
work. Verify, Baca County at
its worst Is better than some plac-
es.
E. Lepel has just received a
consignment of fruit trees. He
has made changes IN his yard and
will soon have it beautiGed by
green trees. His is perhaps the
best watering plant IN this part of
the state.
A good meeting is planned for
Villas in May. You should be
there and receive the benefit.
Tom Keyser mas planted an or
chard.
Harry Acorn is the champion
hunter of Baca County. The GOV
otes around his ranch are few and
Tar between.
REPORTER,
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
To California.

Launching of Battle ship Ohio,
at SanFrancisco, Gal, May Is.
Rate s57.10 for round trip tickets,
may return either northern OF
southern route Date Of sale
May Z and 5. Limits. continuous
passage going mp, returning. stop
overs will be allowed within final
limit. Final return limit so days
from date al sale.
j. g. Garvln, Agt. Lamar, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
HERE and THERE.

Blanchat IL McAdam are dig
glug a well lor Mr.. Tongo, who
wlll run stock on The range south
east OF Villas.
The revival services at 5toning-
ton were discontinued because Of
the rainy weather. The interest
and attendance We're gratifying,
and the pastor announces that he
viii probably begin another ser
ies OF Of meetings later in the sum
mer
W. II. Konkel is having varied
success " his new well. The
water supply is not satisfactory
and he proposes to spread his
water surface out till he .attains a
low sufficiently strong to supply
his large pump.
Rev. Booth OF the Southwest
Kansas Conference; is now sta
toned at Kenton Tor the coming
year, E,ev Booth is an efficient
worker and has the confidence
and esteem OF his people.
Notwithstanding the pleasant
winter, cattle are very weak this
spring, and many are found dead
on the prairies.
We hear that Frank Roach has
been dangerously i'll at Salma,
Kansas, where be is attending
business college. He has suffered
from both measles and muups,
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
3
&. LooAL GOSSIP !. !,
5. w. Cole buys nearly all
kind of hides.

5. w. Cole buys nearly all
kind of hides.
Mrs. j. L. Pett1crew has now
charge of the hotel.
Geo. Baker, a steele worker
from Pueblo. went to CarIizo to
investigate the mines yesterday.
The past week has been very
favorable for spring work. The
ground is in good condition and
grass is growing rapidly.
Jim Coverdale while riding an
unruly mustang experienced
hard fall by the animal tumbllng
over wire fence gate. last week.
ice Cox started to n. N. yester-
day, after his cattle which ne Will
hold north west of town. Bud
Tanner went along to help drive
the stock.
q. L. Stapleton, Is doing con
siderable business. He will work
the entire county and has en-
ployed Lee Knox to show HIM
around.
lanes Herbert now takes the
mai to Maxey. He purchased a
buggy of Werner Shannon aud is
fixed up real comfortable for the
mail service.
Cane seed for sale by the
ton or otherwise at HOmsher
4 Co.
Last Friday Dick Tharp and
Able Capanskey captured 5
Young grey wolves south OF town
about ten miles. The old wolf is
still at large,
One OF Mr. Herbert's little
girls while PLAYING Friday even
ing deslocated her shoulder. Dr..
Homsher set the bone and she is
now lively as ever.
Crit Allen was up from the Boo
Murray ranch, first Of the week,
buying a lot of galvanized well
casing. Crit expects to move to
his own place near Kenton, soon.
r. d. Hcmsher, Herbert and
Bob have gone on an extended
trip to the mines. They will
work their properties and other
wise assistin bringing Garrizo to
the front.
DR.. Mllligan was up from Villas
Monday, making a physical ez-
animation of the applicants for
life insurance. The Doctor is kept
busy answering calls to different
parts of the county.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26

NNm. Hooker recently retained
from Caddoa, where he has been
most OF the winter, and Is helping
Ralph with the ranch work. He
will return 10 Caddoa after Airs
Hooker about the first OF June.
Insure your HE in The Security
Mutual Life Insurance Co. OF
New York. This company is one
of the old line companies which
have stood the test while banks,
building and loans associations
and fraternal orders have fallen
by the wayside,
The annual school meeting for
the Springfield district is called
for May 6. at 10 a. N. y full
board Is to be elected and other
important business transacted so
every voter in the district should
attend.
L. g. Edwards and family Will
soon leaYe for Oregon, having
traded for land not far frG!n the
Columbia river. The Edwards
family have been residents OF
Baca County tor many years and
have a host OF friends who regret
their departure.
William Norton was arrested at
La Junta. last week. and is now
in jail. a reward of $50 had
been offered for his capture by
the sheriff of Otero Co. and W.
G.. Russell. Norton is supposed to
be connected with gang OF horse
thieves that have been operating
in this and other counties OF the
state.
Casper DuTant has moved his
family from Caddoa to the Byron
Wilson place northeast of town.
Casper lett here a several wears
ago and has been farming on the
Arkansas river. He has quite Il
bunch of cattle and concluded
Baca county was the best place
for him. His many friends are
glad to have him return.
G, l.. Stapleton, of Denver, the
Life and Accident Insurance man,
is making tour of Baca County
with his team and wants to see
every man in the county. He
represents the Union Accident
Co. Of Denver, and The Security
Mutual Life Insurance CO.. of
New York. These companies are
both first class and the rate of IN
surance is not burdensome.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26

Brackney, vino Is an old time
friend of hers.
J. w. White from near SyFa-
cuse, Kansas, was over in this
part OF the country, last week,
helping Mr.. Curtis dehorn his
cattle.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26

Jared Safer Sr., superintendent
of the old Hickory Mining and
Smelling company, returned the
fore part of the Week from Paeb-
10, with an expert miner. The
company has commenced tun-
mel about S miles north of Kenton
and will continue to work on 1t for
some time, with view to going
In $50 to 200 feet. This will
make a good test Of the property.
The work will be pushed RAPIDLY
TIL completed. Mr.. Safer thinks
he will 60 east soon and secure a
core drill! for Use or their loca-
tIous.-Cimarrou News.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
Anniversary /. 0. 0. f., Denver,
April 90, 1901.

Rate of one standard fare from
points IN Colorado to Denver and
return. Date of sale April 2Sth,
Final return limit May 1st. Con
tinuous passage each direction.
gong limit to commence date Of
sale.
j. G.. GARvIy. Agent.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
subscription Rates:
Advertising Rates.

o.srIAY-ao cents Ier inch, per column, each
month No preferred position given.
BUSINESS LooAls-6 cents 4 line each Insertion
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SoSTEsT NOTICE %
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Is cents per inch for first insertion 80 cents ior
eaoh subsequent insertion, counting ten lines
to the inch. nonpareil measure.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
Stops the Cough
and Works Off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-QuiDine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. Nc Cure.
no Pay. Price % cents.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
8 M,

IT "a eie1iefu.e - on every -soz Of tho gorui1o
Laxative RrHmC-2uin.Ee Tas!ess
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26

Colorado s2-irss GOOD Gazette Daiiy
Mining Edition Il a year Ia advance Al
.hl ming rows sad stock quotations.
The Springfield herald., 1901-04-26
To care a cold in 0ne nev.

Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund The
raoney ii 1t fails to cure. L. "
Groves signature is on each boz
% cents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-03
Personal.

Jerry Simpson is to go into the live
stock and commission business in Wich-
ita, Kan. He says he has quite politics
for all time.
Lord Roberts has been mentioned as
a possible purchaser of Nine. Adelina
PATHS famous Craig-y-Nos estate in
Wales, which has been advertised for
sale.
&C. r. MeKenney, the enrolling clerk
of the Federal House of Representatives,
IS the owner of bust of Lincoln which
IS made from the gun mountings taken
from the battleship Maine.
Francis Valentine Woodhouse, who
died a few days ago at the age of 90,
was the last surviving apostle of the
original twelve of the Catholic Apostolic
Church founded by Edward Irving. Mr..
Woodhouse was also one of the oldest
English barristers. having been called to
the bar Ia 1896.
Senator Morgan started IN IN Mon
DAY to speak, and, with brief intermis-
Sion' was on his feet for six hours. talk
ing steadily. He is seventy-seven wears
old, but to quote his own language he
4"piu III MS action ana speech
as his colleague, Senator Pettus. who is
~ years old. Il cannot keep up as closely
with the procession" he said. II only
stagger along"
-Ihe Duke of Cornwalrs illness has left
nm delicate. says the London Chronicle.
Inc voyage to the Antipodes is really a
timely trip, the effects of which are ex-
Pected to be excellent. The Duke. who
nad grown a little stouter of late, has
hred down again. and looks taller in con-
sequence. That is said to be one of his
alloitlohs-"the glory of hight" Apro-
pos, a story Of wifely devotion js told
winch the ladies of Melbourne. sydney
ana Montreal will be able to verify For
themselves. The Duchess, when she wore
hlgh heels, was little taller than her
husband Hence, the high heels were re-
nouhced, both out of doors and within
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-03
MisuEed,

In the Empire Theater building, among
the Offices Of Charles Frohman, Is one the
door of which bears the sign Charles
Frohman's Play Department" says the
New York Mail and Express. Ways are
telling that a woman with three little chill
dren hanging to her skirts entered this
office just before matinee time last Satur-
day and asked to check the youngsters
Al first the young man who made plays
for Mr.. Frohman failed TO comprehend
This is the play department, isn't it?"
she asked.
"Well, 1 want to leave the children here
to play for awhile"
But"
"Oh, that's all right, I don't mind the
price"
mo; but"
ooh, yes; they'll be good. Now, John
ME, you must be a good boy and see that
little brother and sister don't get into
mischief"
With this she hurried off, leaving the
youngsters with Mr.. Frohman's play
reader, who had not been given a chance
to explain.
For three hours and half the children
assisted his work by prattling merrily,
drinking his ink and spilling mucilage up
on the manuscripts. The play reader
must needs be a patient man, so he stayed
and did his duty by young America
When the mother returned, however, he
felt it his duty to say a few words of pro-
test
MY dear madam" he said, ct wish to
tell you that while this is MIR. F'rohman's
play department, It is for the use of Mr..
Frohman exclusively. l am here to labor
over plays, but working with plays is in
no sense playing with work. Good day,
madame"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-03
storie. Of the Late Mr. Evnrt..

The wit of Mr.. Evarts was original ond
spontaneous, and his speeches and con-
versation abounded in epigrams, says the
New York Tribune. Many are the stories
told to illustrate his fertility in this direc-
ton. In sending to George Bancroft a
specimen of the pork raised on his farm
in Vermont, Mr.. Evarts wrote this char
acteristic note, which was found preserv-
ed among the historians papers after his
death:
Dear Bancroft-I send you two prod
ucts of my pen tO-day-my usual half
barrel of pig pork and my eulogy to Chief
Justice Chase. Evarts."
When a guest at a Harvard alumni
dinner Mr.. Evarts said on one occasion,
after getting on his feet and looking
around at the company: Il am confirmed
in an opinion which as a Yale man l
early formed In regard to Harvard-that
there was no college in the country whose
graduates improved so much after leav-
ing college,"
At a dinner given by the Rev. Henry c.
Potter now bishop in honor of Sir Thorn
as Bayley Potter, a member of the House
of Commons, Mr.. Evarts when called on
to speak, began in this wise: when 1
remember that we are being entertained
by the Rev. Henry-Potter; that we are
invited to meet Sir Thomas BayIey-Pot-
ter; when 1 observe at my left the Rev.
Eliphalet Nott-Potter, l am reminded of
a young country clergyman who was I'M
expectedly summoned to supply city
pulpit A great deal fiustered by the
strangeness of his surroundings, he said
in his opening prayer: % Lord, help us
never to forget that Thou art the clay
and we are the potters.' -
When he was Secretary OF State the
elevator that carried him to the State De-
partment one day contained a number of
strangers, presumably applicants for APP
pointments as ministers or consuls. On
seeing them, Mr.. Evarts whispered to q
friend, This is the largest collection for
foreign missions that I've seen taken up
in some time"
On visit to the Natural bridge, some
one expressed doubt in his hearing as to
the truth of the story that Washington
once threw a silver dollar from the bot
tom to the top of the bridge. oh said
Mr. EVarts, dryly, I'VE must remember
that dollar went further in those days
than it does now"