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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
SYBIL SANDERSON
TO WE'D A TITLE
Announces Her Engage
ment to Comte de
F'itz-James.
Marriage Will Take Place
in Paris Some Time Late
in January.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3O.-NIme Sybil
Sanderson announced to-day her engage
rnent to marry the COmte de F'itz-J4mes.
The ceremony will take place in Paris
some time late in January. 1t was ~
desire of Nine. Sanderson to be married
in this country, but she decided to sacri-
flee her own wishes in order that her
mother. who is now in Paris, might be
present at the ceremony.
AT luncheon in SherTy's last night,
when a friend commented upon the sue
cess she had attained, the young woman
laughingly replied that her newly round
happiness was sufficient TO give her
voice had she never possessed any. RU-
nOrs then began to circulate, all or which
she fenced with half denlals, unIil to-day
when seen in the Walton Hotel IN this
citv. she admitted the truth OF her jest.
''ShOuld speak, said Nine. SandersOn,
uuestiOningly, turning 10 a Irend ana 10
a stalwart Frenchman VINO was with Aer
in her private parlOr. My mother has
not been told Of it yet.
''Oh, tell it, cOunseled the young W0-
mans friend So Nine SandersOn told it,
as she toyed with a superb diamond ring.
1--WE have been engaged just no time at
ali 4" said Nine. SanderSOns ''DuL nave
known him for many years he arrived
hero inst a week ago and he says that he
came to America for no other purpose
than to ask me to marry him. Silly,
81 made I'D nv mind I would have It
settled and so I came to America and
I shall never cease rejoicing that l did
So" broke in the COmte,
1--WE shall sail on the kron Prlnz on
January f." said Nine. SanderSOn, and
will arrive in Paris about week later
shall continue on the stage.
The Comte de Fitz-James bowed low
as he kissed the fingers of his future,
bride, and said:
Surely my dear will be happy if devo-'
ton can make her So
The Comte Henri de Fitz-James is an
officer Of cavalry in the French terrific
rial army He is a son of EdOuard DUO
de Fftz-James head of the second or
French branch of the Berwick family.
The elder is the Spanish family in which
is vested the title of Duke Of Berwick
and Duke of Alva and which recently lost
its head by the death of the Duke OF
AIva in New York, where he had at
tended the international yacht races, hav-
ing come to New York as a guest OF Sir
Thomas Upton.
o + /. : : @
Queer and consumer, has determined to
oppose this consolidation. This determi-
nation is not entered into with any spirit
of hostility toward railroads Our State
has dealt literally with them and has
decided to the various railroads operating
within the State more land than is under
cultivation by the people Of Minnesota
The visiting Governors and Attorneys
General were given dinner this evening
at Governor TOOle's residence and later
were guests of the Montana Club.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
HELP Of EUROPE
IS NOT DESIRED
Will Not Share in w ork
Of Codifying Interna-
tional Laws.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 30.-At this
mornings session of the Pan-American
conference General Rafael Reyes of Co
lombia read description of his explora-
tons in the Amazon region of South
America. 1t was stated that this report
had been presented at the suggestion of
President Roosevelt, who took special in
terest in the expedition of Reyes and his
two brothers, one of whom died Of fever
and the other was devoured by cannibals.
Lazo Arriaga of Guatemala presented a
resolution asking the conference to inter
est itself in the price Of coffee with view
to it's regulation. He said that periodical
upheavals of the coffee market were a
cause Of economical and political disturb
ances and even revolutions in the Central
American republics, and he thought the
conference could find remedy
The proposal of the late Duarte Perelra.
delegate of Brazil, for the appointment of
a committee OF jurists to codify the pub
lie and private international law of the
Americas was then taken up. The amend
ment of Leger of Hayti to the effect that
European Governments be invited to
share in this work was voted down.
In his remarks in support of his motion
Leger said he could not understand the OBJ
ject of the persistent exclusion of Europe,
whose experience and assistance ought
not 10 De overlooked. But In the voting
Leger proved to be the only delegate fa-
voring the interference of Europe in this
matter.
Leger was combated in strong speech
by La Barra of Mexico He said that the
conference and it's work must remain
Pan-American. With slight notifications
the proposal of the late Duarte Pereira
for the appointment of a committee of
jurists to codify international law was
this afternoon accepted by the conference
An amendment proposed by the United
States delegation looking to the restriction
of the scope of the comnittee's work was
rejected unanimously. The phrase object
ed to by the United States delegation is
to the effect that the international law
as codified by the commission shall gov
ern the American nations in their rela-
lions with one another. Another amend
State of the United States shall be the
chairman of the codifying commission
was accepted.
q q
CuIebra and Emperador. They are sup
posed to be some of Domingo Diaz's fol-
lowers.
The Government yesterday garrisoned
Las Obispo with $50 men and Matachin
with fifty men, with the view of inter-
in the direction of the enemy.
It is reported that the revolutionists on
the steamer Darien fired on the Pacific
Steam Navigation Company's steamer
Chiriqui bound for Pedrogal. The United
States gunboat Concord is still at Pana-
ma. The French cruiser D'Estrees has
arrived here
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
Labor Leader under Arrest.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec 3O.-James D.
Wood, president of the western district OF
Kentucky United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, was arrested here shortly before mid
night tonight. He was indicted by a
two weeks ago, charged with being an
accessory before the fact in the murder of
a non-union miner. Bail was refused.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
FUNSTON MAY COMMAND
AN ARMY DEPARTMENT
Likely to Be Placed in Charge of the
Military Forces in the

ST. PAUL, Dec. S0-The Pioneer Press
tomorrow will say that it is probable
that Brigadier General Funston, upon his
return from the Philippines will be ap-
pointed commander of the Dakotas, with
headquarters in st. Paul 1t is said that
the appointment lies between General
Funston and General Kobbe, also a Phil
ippine veteran. but that the latter docs
not desire the station
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
7. r. Jones May Be Promoted.
Chief GERONIMO to Be Released.

Frank Armstrong, as an agent Of the
War Department, is now at Fort Sill,
Okla. making arrangements for the re-
lease Of Chief Geronimo and 296 Arizona
Apache Indians, who are held by the
Government as prisoners Of war. They
were CAPTURED by General Lawton twelve
years ago after a 3000-mile campaign.
They will be allotted land by the Govern
rnenf.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
SAILORS FROM AMERICAN
UARSHIPS HAVE A FIGHT

LONDON, Dec.t9O.-It IS announced in a
dispatch from Nice that during a fight
yesterday afternoon at VilIefrance, be-
tween sailors belonging to the United
States warships Albany and Chicago, q
seaman named Dillon, belonging to the
sailants, three men belonging to the Chi
cago, have disappeared
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
FILIPINOS HOLD SERVICES
IN MEMORY OF DEAD LEADER
Manifestation Brought Out Display
of Intense Hatred Toward
the Friars

MANILA, Dec. 30.-Services and pro-
cession were held to-day in memory Of
Jose Rial, the Filipino leader. The SER
vices were celebrated on the Luneta,
where Rial was executed by the Span
iards December 80, 1885, The procession
called at the Town Hall and Acting Gov
ernor Wright addressed a few words to
those who took part in it.
The manifestation was chiefly remark
able for the intense hatred displayed to-
ward the friars.
General Chaffee and General Wheaton
have gone to Batangas in order, to make
personal investigation of the state of
affairs in that province and confer with
General Bell. Generals Chaffee and
wheaton will return here tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
MISSIONARY AND CONVERTS
MASSACRED BY CHINESE
Troops of General Tung Fuh Slang
Are Held Responsible for the
Murders
MurderS,

LONDON, Dec. 31.-The Shanghai cor
respondent of the Daily Express cables
that a missionary and number of Chris
tlan converts have been massacred at
Ming Sha Flu in Kan Su Province. where
Prince Tuan and General Tung F'uh Slang
are residing. The correspondent says that
1t is asserted that the troops of General
Lung run Slang are responsible for the
massacre.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
Papers Are Served on Weller.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. S0-Just after
the noon hour to-day President Charles
S. Mellen Of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way Company was served with papers
which enjOin the company from retiring
the preferred stock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
Bonner viii Go TO ManiIa.

WASHINGTON. Dec 9O.-Hugh ]. Bon
ner of New York mas accepted the tender
of an appointment as chief Of the fire de-
partment of Manila.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
No Charge for Gold

Lettering on Pocketbooks, Cameras.
Travelling Sets, Valises, Dress Suit Cases
and other fine leather goods purchased at
our store. Sanborn, Vail & Co.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
Seamans Near to Death,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-The condition
of General Seamans Of California shows
no Improvement. 1t is believed the end
is not far distant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure
E. w. Groves signature is on each box, 25c.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-31
GERMANY DELAYS
WARLIKE ACTION
Awaits the Outcome of
the Revolution in
Venezuela.
Berlin Papers Scof at the
Hints of Conflict With
America.

Specia! Cable to The Cali and New York Her
aid. Copyright, 1901, by the Herald Pub
fishing Company.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-11-21

With q sound like the cracking of four
horse whiplssh in the hands Of IN ex-
pert. Dick just saved himself by
throwing his body back full length.
The snake coiled again before Dick
could get to It. got nervous and call
ed to him to shoot It.
"'That's the first one that ever struck
ct me and got back he said, and I'm
going to have that pretty head
'"The RATHER was beside itself with
rage. 1t lay. coil upon coil Of smooth.
Slistening length. showing the long
reach and powerful spring in reserve.
Out Of the coils two feet more Of body
and neck rose straight in the air. and
above all that black, venomous head.
With glowing eyes and forked tongue.
waved. slightly. warily. to and fro.
"Dick stepped in again. more eau
tiously. He reached the knife nearer
and yet nearer to that swaying head.
knew he was getting too close. but l
feared to speak to him. Then came the
strike. with that marvellous dart Of
speed. Dicks knife flashed and the
snake lay squirting, headless thing.
upon the ground.
"'Let's get to camp said Dick. 1T
got me In the thumb
I'VE jumped for the saddles and
started on q mad run for home. Dick
rode with his thumb on the saddle
horn and his knife in his other hand.
"If she begins to swell, of she
comes said he.
1--WE reached the ranch, and while
Dick poured down whisky we exam
ined the thumb. We could find moth
ing. not the slightest wound. The snake
had struck the handle of his knife, and
the strength and suddenness Of the i'm.
pact made Dick lose his nerve. 1t was
a good thing for him. He never went
after a RATHER again without q long
4.'"-New York Sun.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-11-21

0exte11ty aaA DoFAn0 81 the CoWAoy
In Cuttins o. the Mead ~ The nsD-
tile Afssr lts IneReetsal AttonDt
e Otsake.
did you ever see 4 COW puncher kill
. rattlesnake with . knife?' said q
Colombo citizen now in town. when
hrst went west, punched cattle on
the Sunset ranch, one Of the largest in
southern Colorado. was tenderfoot,
fresh from the east, but no swell head
about me. That saved me q lot of
trouble. The boys were dead willing
% put me next, even to q 14-ycar-old
bfoncho never halter broken. Among
other things. learned how to kill 4
rattler with . bowie knife. killed
one with knife to make my standing
good. but after that q gun or pitch
fork was COED enough for me.
II have seen plainsman ride up to
. small sized RATHER, jump OF his horse.
kick Mt the waving head, avoid the
strike and as the reptile came down
place heel upon its neck, coolly take
. knife from his belt and dispatch It..
/ have also seen n live RATHER thrown
up on haystack machine, and l have
seen The men working on that stack
jump, roll, tumble and slide to get
away. They could not see the RATHER;
that was all. In the open they would
have played with 1t.
"a rattlesnake is harmless out Of
coil. For that reason it wastes no time
in getting back into coil after the
spring. 1t will not strike unless it is
perfectly sure it can reach it's object.
Therefore the cowboy must get into
reach of the snakes spring. 1t can
spring half its own length, and some
times more. OF course the larger the
snake the more coils, and the more
coils the more vicious the strike.
"Dick Haynes was a young dare
devil who would go out Of his way to
play with RATHER. have seen him
kill at least q dozen with q knife, and
I saw him when he got such close call
that he dropped the game and used a
gun forever after.
I'VE were out together one Sunday.
Il was warm, and as we rode he famed
his face with his sombrero. Suddenly
he clapped his hat on his head and
started his broncho on lope. Watch
me get that pison,' he shouted.
Fifty yards to our right was rat
tier. It was trying to get away. but
We headed Il in an instant and were of
our horses. It Immediately coiled, and
then I saw the biggest snake have
ever seen. It was a diamond RATHER
and about 20 years old. 1t had the
ugliest head ever saw. enormous In
size. and with Q mouth that reminded
me Of bulldogs jaw. Dick stopped
1ust long enough to size up it, length
% q to get IN idea Of its spring. and
then We1t IN on Il
esThe strike came like dash OF light
ming. The snake struck the ground
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-11-21
coins All the Time.

IL see a Wisconsin man claims to
have solved the perpetual motion prob
lem"
"That's nothing. have q model of
perpetual motion machine at my
house now"
"Does It work successfully
From the standpoint of perpetual
motion, you bet It does"
"Have you given it a name?'
"Sure."
'What do you call IT."
":Jimmie.' and It was 5 years old Its
last birthday."-Chicago Post.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-11-21
Conceseion to suDerstition.

sThirteen dollars and half seems a
high price for such comparatively
short trip" said the man with the
travelling bag In his hand.
I'VE thought people would rather
pay that than @13." replied the agent
Of the steamer line with an explana-
tory and apologetic cough Chicago
Tribune.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-11-21

"Soms people," said Uncle Eben.
doesn't seem to take no special inter
ct IN tellin do troof 'ceppin when IFS
sumpin disa0eeable" = Washington
Star.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-11-21
SIICING A RATHER.
THE coLoaApo WAY OF TURNING
THE DANGEROUS TRICK.

Dsxtsvaty a.A DarA.s q the covAox
In CuttinS o. the Mead 81 the nSD-
tile AFTER lts lneRecteal AttonDt
e DtYake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-26
From the scranton Truth.

From the scranton Truth.
1t is not often that the people Of Scranton
have an opportunity to hear and meet ,nc United
States senator's from Pennsylvania; therefore the
presence OF senator Pcuro~c at the armory C..
serves to he recorded as an interesting event IN
the history Ot the city.
SDrator Prnrose is in the prime Of life a giant
in stature as well as mentally. and splendid
type Of the manly promise of the KCyston, state.
IT. ha, not yet reached "the years that lrmg
the philosophic mind; but his friends are JUS
ted in looking hopefully to him Tor the rcaliza.
tlon Of the bc,t there is in craftsmanship and
manhood.
His fine tribute TO President Roosevelt at the
gr,a' meeting lcld in the aImory, was extremely
gratifying to his audience. 1t was an assurance
that Senator Pcnrosc, himself, is an admirer of
those rugged Jacksonan attributes which com
mend Theodore Roosevelt n the American pco.
po, as an American Of Americans and conscr.
vatiNe as well as a courageous president
"hc address q Serator PenroSc was one Of the
most interesting and important delivered in
Scranton ior many day, II is to he sincerely
hopcd that he may be heard from again at an
carly date, and that he will break the spell of
senatorial silence which has hung long over
Penn. Ivdnia
Cur United States senator's have long enjoyed
reputation for wisdom, but their cIoQuonce has
rarely ever hocr quoted against them IN the
present generation We believe Senator Penrosc,
were he 50 inclined. might set the fashion, or
RI Lcr, revive IT, in behalf Of coming before the
people and taking counsel with them in p'hli'
mo-, ing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-26
Staggering Humanity.
HE REPORT that former
President Kruger OF the
Il Transvaal republic medi-

~HE REPORT that former
President Kruger OF the
Il Transvaal republic medi-
tates sending an envoy to
President Roosevelt Is not confirmed.
1t was considered but, later report
says, abandoned. An envoy could
bring to bea" upon the American exec
utive no new argument From the
diplomatic standpoint the situation has
not changed since President Mckin-
ley made to Great Britain a tender of
good offices and received thc polite
hut decisive reply that that govern
ment would not permit interference
with it's plans in South Africa. Some
time has interviewed; some thousands
of additional lives have been lost; and
many millions of treasure, on the Brit
ish side, have been expended; but
that is all
| Paul Kruger has made good his
! threa; that England's conquest of the
! Beers would be at price to stagger
humanity. Humanity is staggered and
the conquest is yet TO be finished. But
| finished it will have to be unless the
British flag is to withdraw from South
Africa. And its withdrawal from that
| territory would put in jeopardy it's
maintenance in India and thus shake
! the very foundations of the empire.
In spite of the cost, in spite of the
reverses, humliations and dsappoint-
ments, the British minister does not
| live who would dare to propose such a
! feat of abdication. More men must be
sent More money must be spent. The
remaining armed Beers and their al
lies must be put down by dint of per-
severance and superior numbers, be
the cost what it may. The alternative,
from the British standpoint, is not to
be thought of.
And the future? That is in she keep
ing of God, From end to end Cape
Colony is pro- Boer. Blood at the pinch
proved thicker than water and the re-
suit is that "A chasm yawS between
South Africans of English origin ana
South Africans of Dutch derivation
! which years of peace may not bridge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-26

can politics teaches no Lesson more
clearly than that fusion projects are
ephemeral. Even when successful at
flood-tide, they rapidly disintegrate;
and those consricuously Identified with
them are left stranded on the beach.
the lone derelicts of politics.
Party organizations may sustain re-
verses, may lose elections. but they sur
vive and flourish. Control of them
does not pass to men whose partisan
fealty is alternately hot and cold.
Men come and go but the permanence
Of Republican organization is as well
assured as is the procession OF the
equinoxes. There can. therefore, he no
enduring bettcrment of organization
methods which does not enforce Itself
from within.
The so-called Union party is mong-
rel birth, representing simply the pass
ing vagares Of political unrest. Though
II should gain the offices it seeks, 1T
has behind it no Cemcnting force ia
put into effect the policies it propounde,
There is today no link Of union strong
er than a common antagonism. The
strain of success would shatter it be-
yond recovery. 1t has the ability to
denounce but no guarantee of ability
to enact At the most 1t Is only a
spasm to which have been yokcd ann
bitions otherwise hopeless.
We fear it not. 1t has been shown
more than once that the people have
taken the measure of its manipulators
and have found it wanting. Honest
Republicans who desire reform must
find way to effect it by organization
and work within party lines. They
must build it up gradually and patient
Is through the primaries, through their
support of good and worthy Candi.
dates and delegates. through the odu-
cation of the people to exact of party
leaders higher standards of party con.
troll There is no short cut
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-26

'NH'n llc Dcmoudcy went ont Of power in
ur state IL lcit tp the Republican Marty a lcg
.,r ~ almost so 100000 Of debt. This debt, by
el,c administration under Republican rule, has
hoon almost cntrcy paid We have increased
tho appropriations to tho common schools until
W. stand At tho head OF the American states in
support ~ popular education tndcr Republican
administration there has been paid each year for
educational purposes more than was appropriated
hr tho l"mocIdtic party in their qu1ttcr OF a
century nj miSrule VIC have increased our ap.
rlcrriaions 10 charitable and clccmos nary insti.
lutions until We can make the boast that no state
between the two oceans supports these institu.
lions as wcll does our own Our 1.0O00t1 of
people arc ndust;ious. honest, law.abdug aud
happ,. Vet, surrounded As We az On every side
with prospectus husiu'>S conditions with people
happy. emrlcscd ard contcutCd, ard with every
avenue of business and trade fullr occupied, and
with tho prospect of the iutmc Frightening and
growing more hopeful the old historic party nj
obstruction and ncgatiou sets mp hystcrical cry
~ false prCtcnse, hypocrisy and nsinccrity for
the purpose Of misleading tho people and regain
irc lost power from the Republican state
Plat form.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-26
BALLADE OF OLD LOVE LETTERS

Deep in cedar chest they lie,
Far removed from the light Of day,
The ink on their pages long since dry,
The soul OF their longing He'd away,
Lines that vary from grave TO gay
Aud ycamings tinged with the hearts desire
And words that promise and plead and pray
These are the strings OF Loves sad Tyre
Many a year has passed them by,
Many month from March TO May,
The SHOWS have gathered on hillocks high
And birds have sung in the orchards gay,
Mnstrels clroled ihcir Ioundelay
And nights grown black DER the sunset pyrc;
Yet such as these have survived decay
These are the strings OF Loves sad lye.
All too sacred for mortal eye,
Let them dream in the silence gray,
For love remains though the lovers die,
SLOW passing ont from their house OF clay;
These shall last while the waters play.
And ON Til the stcadfast winds may tire,
For this is the music living aye
These are the strings Of Loves sad Tyre,
ENNOI
prnA whom tho lords of earth obey,
Death, although thou art dark aud dire,
Here is that which disputes thy sway
These are the things of Loves sad lyrc
Ernest McGaiicy, in Pail Mall Magazine.