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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
BRYCE WON'T BE PEER
New British Ambassador Declines Place
in Peerage. .@s<

London, Dec. 24.-James Bryce, it
would appear, has declined peerage;
but at any rate, according to the Daily
Telegraph, he will 90 to the United
States as British ambassador without
changing his name, and thus be the first
plain citizen to represent his country
at Washington. And, says the Chron-
icle, g Americans who know and honor
him as James Bryce will esteem him
all the more because he declined, a
title.' -s r..
The comments of the Irish papers Of
all shades regarding Mr.. Bryce de-
parture are rather cool. They general
ly regard Mr.. Bryce as lacking in nee
essary sympathy and as having been
rather weak than strong Irish sec
retary.
It is expected that Mr.. Bryce will
remain in Dublin until about Jan. s,
after which he will return to London
and arrange his private affairs. It is
understood that he will leave for Wash
ington about the middle Of February
There is an increasing tendency in
Dublin to regard Augustin Birrell, the
president Of the board of education, as
the most probable successor Of Mr..
Bryce as chief secretary to ireland, He
would be universally acceptable to the
Irish leaders.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
COLUMBIA ALUMNI
WANT FOOTBALL
Circulating Petition Asking Presi-
=. dent Nicholas Butler to Re-
store the Game.
Journal Special Service.

New York, Dec pa petition is
being circulated among the alumni OF
Columbia asking for the restoration of
football at the university and it will
be presented during the next few days
to President Nicholas Murray Butler
and the faculty committee on athletics.
The tone Of the petition is argumen-
tatlve and moderate, the chief points
being that the two objections Of the
faculty to the game, namely, the rough
time Of it's withdrawal, and the inter
ference with studies, have been over
come, the former by the changes in the
rules, which have practically elimi-
mated all rOughness, and the fact that
the alumni promise that the time de-
voted to the game, if it be restored,
will be such that it will not interfere
with primary objects for which Colum
bia university was founded. The petit
tion is as follows
HWe appreciate that the attitude Of
President Butler has had a marked in
f1uence in leading to the improvements
in the game Of football which have
been brought about, and that if some
such stand had not been taken by
prominent universities, such as Column
bia and Harvard, the evil tendency
which has crept in, instead of being
remedied, might have grown worse.
''The general opinion on the season
just closed. during which the new
game has been on trial, is that the
game has been distinctly improved
Not only has the game as played this
year been singularly free from rough
ness and so-called brutality, but there
also has been marked absence Of
unfair tactics, possible and profitable
under the old rules.
Recognizing very fully the point of
view which the president and the fac
ulty took in the stand they made and
believing that the object Of that stand
and the position of the president and
the faculty in regard to football has
! been. justified, we respectfully ask if
the time has not now arrived to allow the
restoration of the game Of football at
Columbia, provided it can be done with
proper restrictions as to the time to be
devoted to it and without detriment to
the work of the university
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
POSING AS FREAK
HICKS CHANGE NOW
Rescued Miner Gets Many Offers
- to Appear on, the ~
+. Stage.
Journal Special Service,

Journal Special Service.
i. Bakersfield. Cal, Dec. 24-': In spite
Of the blackness Of night and the te-
diousness and the monotony,' said
Lindsay B. Hicks. the miner who was
released from living tomb in the heart
of the cavern of the Edison shaft Sat
urday night, "I really enjoved myself
at times down there more than I ever
did in my life, For one thing, I got
good long rest.
Hicks appeared we'll and happy to-
day. Yesterday and today he spent
much time receiving congratulations Of
friends whom he told all about it.
Hicks was once a soldier and he is
said to have some Indian blood in his
veins. His bravery under the trying
conditions won for him the admiration
Of hundreds of persons who watched
the progress of his examination.
Hicks. is not emaciated. He is so
strong that stimulants were not need
ed. The manager of a concession at
Venice, a pleasure resort near Los An
geles, has wired the miner as follows:
'1No doubt, Mr.. Hicks. you will be
sadly run down after your experience,
both physically and otherwise, and 1
know of nc better place for recreation
than my cosy spot here. Won't you
come and recuperate with me?;'
Plan Grand Benefit.
And a diamond merchant at San
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
PROF. CARCI0FINI
OUTLINES PROGRAM

Professor Carciofini is arranging a
big program for his athletic show at
Normanna hall Friday night. Beside
boxing and wrestling. bag punching,
club swinging and fencing will be on
the list.
The main event of the evening will
be a ten-round boxing snatch between
Jimmy Potts of MINNEAPOLIS and Cur
ley' Ulrich of Duluth. These men will
meet at catch weights and will weigh
about 40 pounds. Leo Ryan is booked
for siX-round exhibition with "Kid'
Bartos of st. Paul. Both boys will
weigh about 1873 pounds.
1t is probable that one more sparring
match will be arranged, and there are
many good wrestlers in the city to pick
for mat contests. The entertainment
will begin at $50 clock and all seats
will be reserved.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
HUSKERS IICKLED
H. TO GET BADGERS 4.
One Big Nine Victory Cinch,
= They Appear to 80
Think.
Special to The journal.

Special to The Journal.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 24.-Graduate
Manager Eager has added another
"big nine' football game to Nebras
He has announced the final conclusion
Of negotiations with the University of
Wisconsin for a game to be played
Saturday. Nov. 16, in Madison. Nebras-
ka s schedule as now arranged is as
follows:
Minnesota, Oct. 10, in Minneapolis.
Kansas. Nov. 9, in Lawrence.
The addition Of the Wisconsin game
to Nebraska s schedule completes the
cornhuskers' away-from-home bookings,
as Manager lager announces positively
that Nebraska would not, under any
circumstances consider scheduling an
other hard game on a foreign gridiron.
The only possible exception IS con.
test with Crei ghton university ill Oma-
la. The latter school, however, is Of
secondary rank in football and, at the
best, can only hope to furnish the corn
huskers with some lively practice. In
case Creighton offers satisfactory finan-
cial Inducements, tthe Omaha Catholics
may be given the opportunity to en-
tertain the. state institution, but it is
quite certain, however, that Manager
Eager will go no further.
The efforts Of the Nebraska manager
will now be directed toward booking
his games for Nebraska field He is
now diligently endeavoring to induce
"big nine" school to send it's foot
ball team to Lincoln, and the negotia-
tions to date point to successful ter
mination Of his efforts, altho any for
NAL announcement as to the identity Of
the institution cannot at this time be
made. The date Manager Eager wishes
for this contest is Saturday, Nov. 8.
The manager expects to secure games
with Ames, which defeated Nebraska
recently, and Grinnell for Nebraska
field. Doane college is also strong
probability for a practice stunt sand
wiched in between two Of the hard
battles.
The Thanksgiving booking may re-
| main in doubt for several weeks. as
the Nebraska manager hopes to land
the best possible attraction the foot
ball market affords for the turkey day
contest. The Wanted Carlisle Indians
are mentioned as Thanksgiving Day
possibility, altho :'Deacon'' Koehler Is
Denver university team appears to be
the likeliest bidder for. slice Of the
Nebraska turkey,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
PRESENT RULES i. =. .
PLEASE MAROONS
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Undergraduates Believe Chicago
Is at Best with the
Forward Pass.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-Undererad duates of
the University Of Chicago see a big
boon to maroon fortunes by the decision
no change in the football core for next
IL changes in the football code for next
season: They believe Captain De Tray
and his men will forge to the front,
head and shoulders, with another year
OF the forward pass and more open
game.
Mr.. Stagg, got more out of the new
game last fall than any coach in the
west, and l think he will more than sur
said Walter Eckersall Everything
favors Chicago, and with the material
on hand for the 1907 season, I look for
team that will have no equal in the
west.
81 feel quite pleased with the de-
cls1on OF the rules committee not MAX
ing any changes in the CODE There is
only one criticism which J. could make,
and that is in regard to the forward
pass. L think the substitution of a
penalty OF fifteen yards for loss of the
ball when a forward pass strikes the
ground would lessen the risk and make
the, play more POPULAR
90 Chicago should feel we'll pleased
with the result Of the rules committee
meeting,' said Captain De Tray.
1'Things favor us and I think we will
be able to make giant stride in an
other season. Mr.. Stagg has many new
plays to present next year, and / think
the game will be better than ever be-
fore
II look for every team of Importance
ito play an open game. I believe few
will stick to the old style. Those who
can t invent new plays can initiate.
and this they will doubtless do.''
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
BARNEY K0EHLER
GOES TO SAINTS

Another ST. Louis player will be seen
in q St. Paul uniform next year, the
latest addition being Barney Koehler,
the outfelder of the browns. Presi-
dent George E. Lennon purchased the
German player Saturday afternoon,
Manager McAleer having put out
waivers at the annual meeting Of the
American league some time ago.
McAleer's reason for selling the out
fielder is thought to be due to the
latter's poor batting last year. His
average for sixty-six games was .22O,
and Mr.. Lennon figured that he "would
easily reach the 800 mark in the
Association. Kohler, with Geier and
another fast outfelder, will make a
strong combination for the saints in
1907, and altho the third man has not
been secured, the st. Paul fans have
high hopes.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
Al THAT NEW IN SPORT
KNEE TROUBLE. is A
.*:~~ WORRY TOF. GOTCH

mentioned. While at Kansas City Gotch
was greatly surprised to read the an
nouncement. He deeply regrets the af-
fair, as it puts one of Humboldt g we'll
known girls in an embarrassing posi-
tion.
Gotch says his defeat at New Orleans
was entirely accidental. that he made a
dive for Beell, but missed his mark
and hit his head with such force
against the hard floor that he did not
really come to until the next dav
" Barring accidents, I can throw Beell
forty-nine times out of ffty.n This is
the way he compares himself to Beell,
tho he has much praise for the little
man.
Gotch hopes to some day meet
George Hackenschmidt for the world s
championship. The prospect is not en-
tirely dark, for much influence is being
brought to bear upon the Russian lion.
Gotch is in good condition, tho he is
being troubled some with water on the
knee. 1t gives him no pain and as vet
has not shown serious results. but it
worries the big champion considerably
He leaves for st. Paul Dec. 60 to com
mence winter engagement with
show company.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24

Francisco writes: 81 sympathize with
you and, want to help. I know of no
easier way for you to make 1000 than
to stand behind my counter on Dec. "a
and sell diamonds for me.''
One vaudeville man offers 500 a
week and another $3.50 if Hicks will
appear in their great act of 'fDigging
for a Human Iife.''
'Come to the seashore for rest at our
EXPENSE wires a real estate firm that
is selling lots at Pomona
A grand benefit for Hicks is talked
of, to be held at the Bakersfield opera
house. Hicks is to be presented in
clothes he wore during his entombment
enceS.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
FILIPINO SCHOOLS THRIVE
DR.. Barrcws Reports 3,166 Primary
Schools and 375, ,544 Pupils.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The sixth an
nual report of the director of educa-
tion for the Philippines, covering edu-
cational work in the islands for the
year ended June 30. 1906, shows that
there are now 3,166 primary schools in
the islands, with an average atteH-
dance of 375,544 pupils. Seven hundred
American teachers and 6,244 Filipino
teachers are employed. >.s
Private instruction. the report SAYS.
life Of the islands Many of these
schools are supported by the Catholic
church, with history reaching back
several decades. Some of. these insti-
tutions teach English. altho in practi-
call,s all of them Spanish is the basis
of instruction. The Filipino teachers,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
MEET TO CONSIDER
NEW RULE CHANGES
Journal Special Service.

New York, Dec. 24.-Captain Palmer
p. Pierce Of West Point, president of
the Intercollegiate Athletic association,
has invited every institution of college
rank in the country to send a delegate
to the annual convention, which will
be held at the Murray Hill hotel Sat-
urday morning. At this meeting the
report Of the football rules committee
will be read, and a new committee ap-
pointed to consider more changes in the
regulations for next year.
The executive committee of the asso.
citation will meet at the Murray Hill
Friday evening to study the main ques-
tions that will be put before the conven-
tiOn.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24

was given up for dead. While his sis
ter was alive. he said, he did not think
it would be right to claim any of the
money which had been left her by his
father. who believed the son was dead.
But for his children, he says, he now
is making the contest. Attorney Crews
expects to show that Miss Glover was
in no condition to draw up or sign a
will. and that she was Influenced by
those who were about her. The records
Of the hospital in which she died, it is
said, show that her temperature and
pulse were far below normal. that she
was dying at the time she signed the
DaDer
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
CHARGED WITH FORGING PASSES
Good Detective Work at Billings-one
Man Admits Guilt.

BILLINGS, MONT.-A neat piece
Of detective work was accomplished
here today by Chief Talgo, in appre-
hending w. H. Coleman and Charles
passes. 1t is alleged. that they stole
four passes, filed in the names and
sold the same to men going east. Col
Inns admits the transaction. but Cole
man denies all knowledge of it. They
will be tried in district court
William Provost, full-blooded Sioux
Indian, was arrested here last night on
a charge of stealing two horses at Chad
ron, Neb. He will return to that place
without reduisition naners.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
WESTERN LEAGUE
THRU WITH 0'NEILL
journal Special Service.

Omaha, Dee. 24.-Magnates of the
Western league will meet in Chicago Dec.
and it is practically settled that this
time the O'Neill regime will come to an
end. The California man has not been
satisfactory president, and no matter
what clubc may compose the league
next year the methods of running it will
be changed. and the one-man regime Of
last year will cease.
The question Of the circuit for next
year is still bit uncertain, but the
probability seems to be that it will be
the same as it was last year. The eff
fort to make an cight-team league for
the coming year has not borne fruit,
altho the effort will be renewed and is
likely to be successful the next year.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
WOMEN MURDER
SCORES OF INFANTS
Horrible Conditions Uncovered bY
Police in Midwife s Home
in Paris.

Paris, Dec. PA midwife living
in the Vivienne quarter has been ar
rested on the charge Of the systematic
murder of newborn infants The at
tention Of the police was attracted by
the fact that no deaths of children were
reported from the establishment, and an
investigation resulted in the discovery
that the midwife, with the completely
of a servant, had cut up and burned the
bodies Of the children in a big stove
in the dining room of the midwife 3
residence. The evidence obtained indi-
Gates that 120 children were murdered
by the two women.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
REFEREE RECEIVES .... .
KNOCKOUT PUNCH
Journal Special Service.

New York, Dec. 24.-Kid Singer Of
Philadelphia and Harry Ferns, local
fighter, fought twenty bloody rounds in
New Jersey yesterday. A knockout
was scored, but it landed on the ref
cree. Dan McGown, after he had called
the battle a draw.
Ferns, who is clever little red-head-
ed chap, seemed to have the better of
the milling. He scored five knockdowns
39FnG bt the dd H aaa o by yr% his GD9d of Tf6 6e
spectators. Each Of the principals had
a large following and when McGown
raised the hands of both contestants
above their heads at the conclusion of
the fight the Ferns contingent let out a
hoarse roar and charged on the ring.
Before anyone could interfere some
one swung a hard right to McGown s
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
MACKEY PUTS kid"
CHERRY TO SLEEP
Journal Special Service.

Cleveland, Dec 24.-One of the fast
est fights ever pulled off in northern
Ohio took place just outside of Con-
neaut last night when "Biz Mackey'
of Findlay knocked out "Kid' Cherry
of Erie, Pa, in the second round of a
bout scheduled to 90 fifteen rounds.
Cherry weighed 127 pounds, while
Mackey tipped the beam at 124. Both
men were in good condition and the
pace was furious from the start. After
two minutes of fighting in the second
Mackey landed left hook full on the
jaw that sent Cherry down and out. The
fight was for 800 a side and gate re-
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
AID FOR STARVING
ASKEDBY PRESIDENT
Relief for China S Famine Strick-
en- Urged in Appeal to
Nation.

Washington, Dec. 24.-President
Roosevelt has issued proclamation
calling on the people of the Unite
States to contribute funds for the re-
lief of millions of famine sufferers in
China, who are on the verge of starva-
tion. The president says that ne will
ask congress for authority to use gov
ernment transport vessels to carry food
to the famine stricken region. The
proclamation follows:
To the people of the United States:
There is an appalling famine in China.
Thruout a district covering 10000 square
miles and supporting population Of
100000, the crops have been destroyed
by floods, and millions of people are on
the verge Of starvation; thousands of
dwellings have been destroyed and their
inmates are without homes. An urgent ap-
pal has been made for the assistance of
the United States.
Our people have often, under similar
conditions >of distress in other countries,
responded generously to such appeals.
Amid our abounding prosperity and in this
holiday season of good will to man, as
suredly we should do our part to aid the
unfortunate and relieve the distressed
among the people Of China, to whom we
have been allied for so many years in
| friendship and kindness.
l shall ask congress upon its next ses-
sion for authority to use our transport
vessels to carry -four and other necessi-
ties to the famine-stricken region.
I recommend that contributions for the
purchase Of such food and for other ap-
propriate relief be sent to the American
National Red Cross, which will take care
of the expenditures. Such contributions
may be made either thru the local Red
Cross treasurers. or thru the department
Of state, or may be sent directly to Charles
TIallam Keep, Red Cross trea asurer, United
States treasury department, Washington
D. C. Theodore Roosevelt,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
RACE WITHOUT WHIP
Eugene Fischof Says Punishment Doe
Not Make Horse Win.

New York, Dec. 24.-Eugene Fischof,
fresh from his turf honors in France,
where he heads the list of winning
steeplechase owners with 100000 to his
credit, said regarding his success: "The
use Of whip ana spur on horse is
cruel, I believe, and the success of my
horses attests the fact that races can
be won without their aid. In my mind
horses do not increase their speed when
punished, but they cringe from the
blows. My trainer and my jockeys
have orders never to use whip or spurs
on the horses -
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
Klopsch First to Contribute.

L. Klopsch, the editor of the Chris
~tian Herald, was the first to subscribe
funds for The relief of starving Chi
nese in response to the president s mes
sage. Mr.. Bacon, the assistant secretary
of state and member of the executive
council of the American Red Cross, re-
ceived $4,000 today from Mr.. Klopsch
to be expended in China by the Red
Cross
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24

jaw and the referee took the count. I'm
mediately the Stinger men lined up and
for a while it looked as if a riot was
imminent. But peace finally prevailed
and, when the referee was revived, the
spectators quietly left the scene of ac-
ton.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
MAY HURT HIS
WORK ON MAT
Has Not Caused Him Serious
Trouble Yet-Denies His
Engagement.
Special to The Journal.

. Humboldt. Iowa, Dec. 24.-Frank A.
Gotch arrived in the old home town
for Christmas yesterday and has been
shaking hands ever since. Much fun
has resulted from the news of his mar
riage in June to Young woman of this
town, who declared it was news to her,
after it had been printed. Two weeks
ago, while in Chicago, Gotch iokingly
told group of reporters that he was
to be married in June and would re-
tire from the mat. No names were
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
MINNEAPOLIS MAN
WILL JUDGE DOGS
Journal Special Service.

New York, Dec. PAT. S. Bellin of
Minneapolis, has been selected to Judge
Scottish, Rosoneath, Skye, Bedlington,
Dandie Dinmont, Black and Tan, York
shire Maltese and other toy terriers in
the Westminster kennel club s thirty
first annual dog show, which will be
held in Madison Square Garden here on
Feb. II to Is inclusive .... .
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
FELKEY GETS MATCH.

Athos. the French wrestler. has decided to re-
main in the city this week to accept the cha-
enges of several local yvrestlers. His first match
will be at the Dewey theater OH Wednesday
night, when he will wrestle A. Fl. Felkey to a
finish.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
KICKED TO DEATH BY HORSE
Aged Woman Meets FrlghtfuI Fate Un-
der Cruel Hoofs. .+. :.'
Special to The Journal,

Special to The journal. t'.......
Ortonville, Mimi, Dec. 24.-Mrs o. J..
Rosenlund, an old and highly respected
resident of Prior township, was acci-
dentally killed this morning. She went
to the barn about daylight and was found
a few minutes later by her husband, "
ing in an alleyway, where she had ap-
parently been kicked and trampled by
a horse. Deputy Coroner B. "A. Karn
was summoned from Ortonville, but de-
cided that no inquest was necessary as
death was clearly accidental.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
SOCIALISTS AFTER WOMEN
Rose Pastor Stokes Leads Crusade in
Quest Of Converts.
journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
New York, Dec. 24.-Under the lead
ership Of Mrs. j. G. Phelps Stokes, for
merly Rose Pastor, the Woman's So
cialist league has inaugurated series
of mass meetings by which it is hoped
among women in socialism. The first
meeting was held yesterday at the
Clinton hall and over 500 women at
tended. Many Of them were East Side
working girls. -r
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24

DR.: Barrows saws, continue to gain in
reliability, strength Of character and
moral purpose. .s
Ninety-six Of the Filipino students
now in this country will complete their
four years courses in different colleges,
technical and high schools next spring,
and all of these students who pass the
required civil service examination will
be given positions in the public ser
vice in the Philippines.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-24
ENGINEER DEAD AT POST

Train at Full Speed with Corpse at
Throttle.
Toronto, Ont, Dec. 24.-With the en-
gineer dead at his post. his hand on the
throttle, the Canadian Pacific railway
Hamilton express tore thru Parkdale sta
ton Saturday afternoon. The fireman.
alarmed at the increased speed, made for
the engineers box and found the man
dead. He applied the emergency brakes
and the train came to standstill. The
engineer was John Paul. 1t is supposed
he was struck by a senaphore.