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The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
PRESIDENT WANTS TO ARRANGE
FOR A MONETARY CONVENTION

China herself and her future develop
ment
THE memoranda submitted by Chi
| ma and Mexico are practically identi-
cal. The Chinese note can be taken
as typical of Mexico's. 1t says that the
| serious results which are threatened
by the recent fluctuations in the value
of silver bullion to the commerce both
of gold and silver standard countries
have induced the Chinese imperial gov
ernment, acting In concert with the
Mexican government. to ask the CO.
operation of the United States in seek
ing remedy of these conditions for
the mutual benefit for all concerned
between the United States, gold
country, and China, silver country
is destroyed by a variation of twenty
per cent. in one year in the price of
silver bullion, as happened last year
The memorandum urges that sta
bility in this respect is as important to
gold using as to silver using countries
1t shows that the silver using coun-
thies imported in 1902, almost exclus-
lively from gold standard countries
goods to the value of $574 .625.324, ex-
cluding British India and several sill
ver countries in South America. which
might be brought into an agreement to
maintain stability.
1t is distinctly declared that the gov
ernment of China does not seek the
restoration of the free coinage of sill
ver by either the gold or silver using
nations.
+ The memorandum says: What is
asked is that these governments which
have dependencies where silver is
used should cooperate with the gov
ernments of silver countries In formu-
lating some plan for establishing
definite relationship between their
gold and moneys and take proper
measures to maintain such a relation
ship"
| 1t is pointed out that such plan
already has been proposed to Congress
tmeaning the Philippine currency bill
introduced at the instance of Secre-
tary RooD and it is urged that If the
United States will cooperate with
China and Mexico in presenting this
subject to other governments it will
aid greatly in securing a prompt and
satisfactory solution of an economic
problem which threatens the ruin of
the silver-using countries on one hand
and the commercial prosperity of gold
using countries on the other.
The prompt and serious consdera-
tion of the matter by the United States
| Is requested.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
Wyoming-colorado Water Case.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 3o.-The first
step in the Wyoming Colorado water
right controversy, which promises to
be as interesting, If not as far-reach-
ing, as the suit of Kansas against the
Centennial state. was taken Wednes-
day when H. B. No. 60 was introduced
by Representative Oviatt of Laramie.
me bill provides for an appropriation
of 81 900 with which to pay the costs
of suit to be brought by residents
of Albany county against Colorado ap-
propriators of water from Sand creek
and other streams that head either in
Wyoming or Colorado and cross and
recross the state boundary line. 1t au-
thoriZes the attorney general to ap-
point Hon. Nellis Il. Corthell of Lara
mie as attorney for the plaintiffs.
Those back of the bill are leading
ranchmen living along Sand creek.
who claim prior right to the water of
that stream, and who allege that the
Colorado appropriations are Illegal. 1t
is expected that suit will be instituted
during the latter part of February.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
Rock Island May Control Santa Fe.

Santa Fe, N. NJ. Jan. 3O.-An-
nouncement here yesterday that the
Santa Fe will not build the New Mexi-
co Eastern to connection with its
Pecos Valley system. but only from
Rio Puerco. by way of Belen. to con-
nection with the Rock Island comes as
confirmation of the recent reports that
the Rock Island has acquired or has
sought to acquire a large holding in
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. and
may eventually take over the entire
system.
Santa Fe engineers are in the field
surveying line seventy-five miles
long, between Dodge City and Liberal,
Kansas to connect the two systems.
From Liberal the Santa Fe will use
the Rock Island tracks for its trans
continental business TO Llano station,
where its New Mexico Eastern cutoff
will have its eastern terminus. The
Rock Island will use the same route
in place of the Southern Pacific l'na
from Ell Paso, as at present.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
MOFFAT ROAD is
PUSHED RAPIDLY

Denver, Jan. 30.-Chief Engineer
Sumner of the Denver, Northwestern
& Pacific. the new Moffat road, re-
turned last night from weeks tour
of inspection over the line of the road
from the present terminus of construc-
ton at Leyden Junction to the end OF
the sections on which contracts have
been let He reports the outlook more
promising than he had anticipated,
and says the work is advancing with
surprising rapidity.
The camps of the contractors are
scattered all along the line of the sur
vey from Leyden Junction to Black
Canon, distance of twenty-three
miles. The weather has been fine and
there is very little snow, so that work
can be pushed to the best advantage.
The two chief contracting firms, Or
man & Crook and Good & Co.. have
over 1000 men now at work on the
grades, and more are pouring in every
day. The headquarters for Orman &
Crook are at Marshall, on the Colo
RADIO e Southern road, while Good &
Co. operate from Leyden Junction,
hauling men and supplies out over the
Tramway and Denver & Northwestern
electric lines.
At Marshall Orman & Crook have
built immense warehouses, and this is
the general distributing point for the
heavy freight for the entire line. Good
& Co. have their storehouse at Leyden
Junction, and are also using the old
West End power house, near Glitch
Gardens. as a reserve station and ship
ping point. The heaviest of the work
is being opened up first. The ap-
proaches to the tunnels are being
cleared, and the way prepared for the
heavy blasting. The character OF the
work is easier than was anticipated,
owing to the soft nature of the surface
rock, which has been heavily oxidized,
and more progress is being made for
this reason.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
DEAR MEAT DOES
NOT AID FARMERS

Washington, Feb. lin discussing
the continued high price of beef, to-
day. Col. j. II. Bingham. assistant
secretary of agriculture, said:
with cattle selling at the present
low prices. meat ought to be from
twenty-five to forty per cent. less than
now asked by retail dealers. 1t is all
nonsense to say that the worlds popu-
lation has grown far ahead of its avail
able meat supply. If the farmers are
assured of reasonable prices for their
cattle. they will supply all that the
consumers demand, without the slight
est doubt whatever. If necessary the
meat supply in this country can be
doubled and it would be a great ad-
vantage to the farmers If the grain and
feed raised were put into cattle, hogs
and sheep.
.'If the consumer could buy meat at
prices that would correspond with the
price paid the farmer for his cattle and
sheep. it would induce liberal buying.
and the consumption of meats would
undoubtedly be materially increased
and farmers would be induced to in
crease their herds.
1.-THE claim that this drifting of pop
ulation to the cities has almost dou-
bled the price per head of cattle in two
years is an obvious absurdity. Ac-
cording to statistics the price of good
to choice steers in the Chicago market
in December. 1901, was $3.50 to 81,
whereas last December in the same
market price for the same grade OF
cattle was $5.65 to $3.50.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
peadwood smelter Strike.

Deadwood. S. D., Feb. 2.-The Gold
en- Reward smelter at Deadwood, one
of the largest of its kind in the coun-
try, is idle, the employees having gone
on strike. Nearly 1000 are affected,
the greater part of them being out of
work at this time. and the strike will
result in throwing more men out, as
the Golden Reward mines will be
closed of necessity.
The cause of the strike was the lay
ing off of one man employed as help
er on the feed floor of the smelter
The men claimed 1t increased their
labor. Eight who claimed of the ac-
tion of the company in laying off the
helper were discharged by the super
intendent, and the employees are de-
manding the reinstatement of these
men as well as the helper. Wages
have nothing to do with the trouble,
the Golden Reward smelter men re-
ceiving the highest wages in the coun-
try for that class OF work.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT
SENDS TROOPS TO WATERBURY

average fifty men each, and the local
companies. a total of 800, arrived in the
city between $40 and 1918 on trains
from New Haven and Hartford and
marched to the armory under police
escort, amid the hooting and kissing
of the crowds that quickly gathered.
Five companies from Hartford, one
from New Britain and one from Bristol
arrived under command of Col. Edward
Schulze. They brought with them tive
machine gun batteries. The companies
from Manchester and Rockville nlss
brought Gatling guns.
When the Second regiment cohtih-
gent. consisting of five companies OF
New Haven, arrived, the streets were
crowded with people and there was
noisy demonstration. though there was
no sign of active violence. The cries
of "scab" were frequent along the routs
to the armory Late tonight one com
pany was ordered to the car barns and
there was great excitement among
those who witnessed the departure. but
no outbreak.
Governor Chamberlain, when asked
! why the militia had been ordered out,
said: Because the situation demands
it. / had hesitated about it, but every
effort has been made by the local au-
thorities IN Waterbury to avert Vio-
| lepce, and to-day 1t seemed apparent
that wisdom dictated prompt and ener-
getic action II law and order and the
welfare of the city and state were to De
! conserved"
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

Waterbury, Conn, Feb. 1.-Six COM
panies of the First regiment of the
Connecticut National Guard and five
companies of the Second regiment,
with two Gatling guns, were called to
Waterbury to-day at the command OF
Governor Chamberlain because of the
imperative need" occasioned by the
trolley strike situation. The riot about
the streets last night. coupled with
threats of further disturbances to-
night, led to the call for troops.
There was no repetition to-day of
the violence of last night. but crowds
congregated about the streets and had
to be dispersed by the police. while
there were rumors of an attack to be
made tonight from the barn, where
the non-union motormen and conduc-
tors brought here by the Connecticut
Railway and Lighting Company are
quartered.
During the day all the lines were op-
Grated as usual with the non-union
trolleymen, but though there was some
jeering from the crowds the cars were
not molested. No cars were run after
dark.
Fourteen companies of the First and
Second regiments, C. N. c., reached
this city this evening" and together
with the two local companies A and
G. are under command of Brigadier
General Russell Frost of South Nor
walk.
All the visiting companies, which
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
Weld County Coyote Hunt.

Denver, Feb. IA Republican spe-
cial from Greeley last night says:
Three hundred horsemen Joined in
the coyote hunt held in the vicinity of
Evans and Kersey to-day. Hunters
from Eaton, Troutville. Roggen, Big
Bend, Greeley and Evans started from
their various districts at 7 O'Clock this
morning. working in a circle until
noon, when all met at designated
point nine miles south of Kersey. High
wind prevailed during the day, which
interfered somewhat with the success
OF the hunt, as only six coyotes were
counted as trophies of the chase.
The hunt was under the supervision
OF Jesse Doney and Charles Hussmith
OF Evans. Two weeks ago a similar
effort resulted in death of twenty-six
cOvnteS
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
COTTAGES FOR
OLD SOLDIERS

Denver, Feb. 2.-The movement
which is being agitated by the friends
of the old soldiers in the state for the
erection of a number of cottages for
the families of the Civil War veterans.
who are inmates of the Colorado Sail
ors and Soldiers Home, located at
Monte Vista. is meeting with general
approval. The plan has been indorssd
by many of the members of the G. A.
R. Societies of the state, and 1t n
probable that they will help in making
it a success. Ii is likely that the neccs-
sary funds will be raised through an
appropriation by the Legislature, bat
if this fails an attempt may be made TO
secure the money by private donations
At present, the state home makes ne
provision for the families of the vet
Grams who enter, accommodating only
the men themselves. and in cases
where the men have families they are
forced to leave them. The object of
the cottage plan is to make this separ-
alton unnecessary, and provide way
to care for the dependent soldiers
without causing them to part from
their wives and children. The plan 10
copied from the one in existence in
Kansas at present. where the state
home is located at old Fort Dodge.
while the cottages under the name of
the Annex, are located at Ellsworth
Kansas. Rations are issued each week
to the inhabitants of the cottages, and
they are under the same rules as the
home proper
The question as to the location OF
the cottages in Colorado has not yet
been determined, although numerous
localities have been suggested. 1t is
claimed that 1t is not necessary to have
the cottages in the direct vicinity OF
the home. but that any place in the
state will do. One place that is re-
ceiving a great deal OF favorable com
ment is the vacant state school land
between Denver and Colorado Springs
Most of this land is on Cherry creek.
In Douglas county. and 1t is claimed
that this location is ideal for such
project.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

Washington. Jan. 30. President
| Roosevelt yesterday sent the following
message to Congress:
Il transmit herewith q report from
| the secretary of state with accompany
ing notes from the Mexican ambassa-
dor and the Chinese charge d'affaires
ad interim, which seeks the co-opera-
! ton of the United States in such meas
ures as tend to restore and maintain
fixed relationship between the mon
eys of the gold standard and the silver
using countries. ! request that the eX-
ecutive be given sufficient powers to
lend the support of the United States
in such manner, and to such degree as
he may deem expedient. to the purposes
of the two governments. (Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
| The message was referred to the
| committee on finance
| In his communication Secretary Hay
says:
1T is not asked that the United
States modify its monetary system, and
| it is distinctly disavowed that any
movement is contemplated for the res
toration of International bimetallism.
The opinion Is expressed. however, by
the representatives of both govern
ments that consultation between the
United States and European powers
having dependencies in the Orient and
the independent countries. where silver
money is in general use may result in
the adoption of monetary system
which may result in the adoption of a
which will prevent the great fiuctua-
tions in exchange which now occur in
trade with the silver-using countries.
"If such result can be achieved
and it is pointed out that at least a
partial solution has been proposed in
the United States in bill now pend
ing in the Senate in regard to the Phil
ippine islands. great benefits will fol-
low to the trade of the world by max
ing easier the access of the products
of manufacturing nations to the mar
kets of China and the other silver-us-
ing countries.
1.-The consideration of this subject
may have an important bearing also
on the payment of the indemnity due
by China to certain European powers,
and to the United States by enabling
the Chinese empire to put her none
tary system upon a basis which Will
make it possible for her to meet these
payments in manner satisfactory to
all the powers. This result If 1t could
be accomplished. would be of first i'm
portance. not only to the United States
and to the other powers having share
IN the indemnity payments, but TO
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
Observation-Disclosures VIZ
OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Observation-Disclosures
DOGS TO AID SOLDIERS.
Proposed Addition to the British
Militar. Service,

Proposed Addition to the British
Militar: Service.
A dog ambulance is likely to be es-
tablished soon in connection with the
British military service. The dogs of
the war ambulance are intended. when
trained, to find the casualties on a
widely-scattered battlefield, and so
shorten delays in search work. Recent
trials with trained dogs proved how
certain breeds can be taught to find
the wounded when hidden in rocks,
wood or grass, even where the scent
was crossed by water. and to guide
the bearers by continuous barking. In
South Africa there was often difficulty
in recovering wounded owing to the
wide extent of front, and when night
fell before the work could be accom-
plished, as in the case of big actions,
some wounded were not recovered be-
fore dawn. The best dogs for the
purpose are St. Bernards ,cross-bred
settlers and collies, especially those OF
deer-tracking stock
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
Healthlest Place in the World.

On the strength of mortality statis
tics prepared by the government of
the province of Ontario it is claimed
that Ontario is the healthiest place
in the world. The death-rate last year
was 1876 per 1000. But most of tho
deaths are of infants and elderly peo-
Pile. The deathrate of the great class
between infancy and fifty-fve years of
age is only six per 1000. This is a
death-rate for the working period of
life lower than that of any other coun-
try in the world.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS.
Democratic Minority Would cinoh All
Trade Combines.

Washington. Jan GA minority re-
port was submitted to the House yes
terday by the Democratic members of
the House judiciary committee on the
antitrust bill recently reported by the
committee. They propose an amend
ment which will make the bill applica-
Bile in its operations to existing cor
porations. as well as to those of organ
ized in the future, and will deny to all
corporations violating the Sherman
antitrust law the use of the mails,
telegraph and telephone systems, as
well as the other facilities of interstate
commerce specified in the bill re
ported.
Another amendment is proposed to
make watered stock grounds for de.
claring corporation bankrupt. Still
another amendment provides that ev.
cry corporation engaged in Interstate
commerce. wherever organized. shall
be subject to the jurisdiction of the
state in which 1t may operate. Provi-
sion is made by the minority for the
imposition of n tax on all corporations
with capital in excess of 5000 900.
In addition to imposing fine where
common carriers knowingly transport
the goods of corporation violating
the antitrust law, provision is made
by the minority for summary seizure
and the condemnation of such goods.
Finally, the minority proposes an
amendment putting on the free list
certain articles manufactured of steel,
agricultural implements, paper and
pulp for the manufacture of paper,
window and plate glass, salt and other
articles.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

inent lawyers in Ohio when President
Mckinley in 1897 introduced him into
world politics by appointing him as
sistant secretary of state. Since that
time the judge has made a worldwide
reputation as jurist. statesman and
diplomat His father was formerly
chief justice of the Supreme court of
Ohio, and Judge Day at present oc-
cupies seat On the federal bench. to
which he was appointed on his retire
ment from the secretaryship of state.
in which he succeeded the late John
Sherman.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
To Honor Samuel Pepys.

The two hundredth anniversary of
the death of Samuel Pepys occurs on
May 20, and it is proposed to take
some public notice of the date Pepy's
library at Magdalen college, Oxford.
remains in the old presses mentioned
in the Diary as having been set up
ito my most extraordinary satisfac-
ton; so that think 1t will be as noble
u closet as any man hath" There are
5000 volumes.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
REGENT TO DO OSCARS WORK.
Crown Prince Gustaf Assumes Duties
of Monarch of Two kinodcms,

vt '''e''''' UT " wv '$F''SeS'F'S'
At joint meeting of the Swedish
Norwegian council, held at Stockholm.
Crown Prince Gustaf assumed the du-
ties of the regency of the two king
doms. He is now at Christiana.
King Oscar is said to be seriously i'll
and has become greatly weakened.
There has been no official statement
of his illness issued from the palace,
but the fact that all his engagements
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
Proposed Ohio Sanitoria.

Columbus. o., Feb. 2.-The state
commission appointed by the governor
to report on the advisability of state
care and treatment of persons afflicted
with tuberculosis has decided unani-
mously to recommend the establish.
ment by the state of tuberculosis san
ltoria. The report of the commission
will be transmitted to the next Gen
erai Assembly.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Pugilists lead sluggish life
Milliners and chestnut burrs haye
fall openings.
A silent mans words are never re.
peated In court
Wet boots and expected pleasures
are hard, to put of.
There is nothing like leather-not
even the paper limitations.
About the only satisfactory substi.
tute for wisdom is silence.
You can't tip a waiter enough to
make him lose his balance.
The quickest way to do things is to
do only one thing at time.
In order to enjoy life man must
be little miserable occasionally.
An old bachelor recommends the
gold cure for feminine heart troubles
Doctors ought to make good politi.
clans, as they are professional heaters
When young man proposes 1t is
up to the girl to lose her self-posses.
sion.
Whe-e one man dies of thirst a
thousand men drink themselves tc
death.
Those who begin by trying to de.
selves.
It's difficult task to convince an
oyster that he is at his best on the
half shell.
When man owns but one suit of
clothes he is in position to guy the
festive moth.
II a man doesn't repeat the cute
things his baby says it's a sure thing
he hasn't any baby.
No man is great enough, wise
enough or good enough to be trusted
with unlimited power.
Don't emphasize your conversation
with "cuss" words. They may con
vince you. but they are pretty sure not
to convince others.
An Ohio girl recently sold a lot OF
old love letters to a rag man for 6
cents. She says she got the best OF
the bargain at that.-Chicago News
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
SOME GIRLISH poN'Ts.

Don't fuss, fret, fidget or siggle.
Don't come to breakfast without a
collar
Don't neglect to keep your room in
order.
Don't go about home with shoes un.
buttoned.
Don't let button stay off twenty.
four hours.
Don't fail to learn bread-making as
thoroughly as candy-making
Don't treat the FAMILY to a regular
morning view of curl papers.
Don't let a day pass without trying
to make somebody comfortable.
POINTS.
Beware of falsehoods.
Life is what you make it.
Age makes some people wise, but
others stubborn
Aim high If you would hit the mark
Many people fail. Why? Because
they don't try.
they Jingle very well together.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
GOES TO SUPREME COURT.

Judge Day Accepts the Post Offered
Him by President Roosevelt.
Judge William X. Day, who has ac-
cepted the offer to him by President
Roosevelt of the seat on the Supreme
court vacated by the retirement OF JUS
tice SAiras, was one of the most prom
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06
Miles Dimes With Rovaltv.

London, Feb. General Miles was
the guest OF the King and Queen at
dinner at Windsor castle last hight
The Prince and Princess of Wales and
Others were among the party. King
Edward is in good health.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

Lord Kitchener is learning Urda,
composite tongue which is much uset
by the Sepoys.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

Miljukoy. the well known Russian
novelist, is in prison for expressing
his liberal views too freely.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

DIR. F. D. Slyder of Ashtabula. o.
owns the largest private starfsh col
lection in the United States.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

1t takes three secretaries to look
after the varied interests of Miss Hel
en- Gould.
The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

William C. Talcott, Indiana's Oldest
editor died recently at Valparaiso