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The morning times., 1896-11-11

The proposition to apply the English law
or private title to British colonial rights
in venezuela may not be satisfactory VIII en-
the evidence is all in. The test of twenty
years occupation of the disputed terri
tory may fail 10 perfect England's title
to the gold fields and in that event will
she stand by the arbitration agreement?
The State Department will now doubt
less advertise secondhand Ven. Zuelan
Commission for sale. The one which
claims President Cleveland as sponsor is
out of a job, and all its sumptuous para.
phernalia and regal outfitting must either
be broken up for old junk or disposed of
regardless of sacrifice. OF course. This
proposition does not include the learned
gentlemen who compose the commission.
But the backdown of England is a hope
ful indication of future peace. 1t demon
strates that the policy of despotic duff
has become unpopular. or England would
not have consented to submit the Vene-
Zuelan claims to arbitration.
The commercial world, regardless of
country, favors universal peace. Business
interests have become SO diversified and
internationalized that governments can no
longer ignore the welfare of commerce.
war between any two of the great nations
means loss of commercial prestige. For
that reason We shall have no more great
wars
The morning times., 1896-11-11
SWINDLED BY WHOLESALE.
Gang Recently Captured in New York
Used rlany HethOds.

New York, Nov. 1O-As more light is
thrown upon the operations of William E.
Valentine, IL. W. Connors, Edward Rice,
and their associates. who are either under
arrest or being hunted by detectives and
which operations Were revealed through the
recent attempt at suicide of May Vintage,
in Brooklyn, because OF fear of arrest for
passing bogus checks given her by yalen-
tine, and the subsequent confession OF the
latter. II is made clear that the syndicate =
OF sRindlers resorted to several different
methods OF raising money, and they were
successful in many places far distant from
this city.
One method was to get connections with
firms having good commercial rating and
orpenotesforlarge sums in the the
firms. Another meth cd was to make use
OF small bank accounts, oyerdraw them
10y thousands of dollars and disappear berore
the checks could be presented at the banks
Another meth cd W as to trade on thecrc,iit
of weli-knOwn banking firms. Ascertain
ing that a certain banking firm in Broad
street was waN known in Virginia. the
Swindlers started a bogus banking firm +,
with name almost identical in Stone street.
At the Stone street place agents OF the
Swiudiers received credit on the books
fer large deposits. Then the agents would
go to Virginia and buy large amounts OF
comm odites on credit, giving a reference
to the Stone street house.
The Swindlers also started coal and
oil company, and sold three shares on the
pretenSe Of owning coal and oil lands in
Kentucky. 1t is believed that they made
less by that enterprise than by other
methods.
The morning times., 1896-11-11
GIVEN A LONG SENTENCE.
Ex-County Treasurer norrison Sent
to inc Penitentiary for Ten Years.

Troy, N. Y, Nov. 10.-In the supreme
court this afternoon eX-Couuty Treasurer
George IL Morrison was sentenced to ten
years and five months imprisonment on
his plea OF guilty to charges OF embezzling
funds Of The county. Mr. Morrison prior
10 the first week in October. was treasurer
of Rensselaer, county. Immediately after
the closing of the doors of the National
Bank OF Troy. OF which he was cashier
rumors affecting the solvency OF Mr. Nor
rison and management of the county treas
urership became prevalent.
He subsequently transferred to his bonds
men nll his real and personal property
valued at about $4,000 On the day
OF The transfer Mr.. Morrison was taken
into custody on a warrant charging grand
larceny III misappropriating about $50 900
due the city of Troy for money collected
under the Raines law. He was bailed
on this charge. the bond being $40 900.
A day or TWO later as a result OF ill.,
vestigation OF The county treasurer's ac-
counts by the board of supervisors ne was
again arrested on a charge of grand lar
ceny in misappropriaiing about $3.50 600
OF county funds
He was indicted by grand jury two
weeks ago. His trial was begun today
and seven jurors had teen obtained when
court adjourned for the noon recess
For a day or two rumors had been current
tpa' bV dud TIE
opening OF court this afternoon this course
was taken.
Tbespecific indictments on which he was
sentenced Were for refusing to pay his
successor as county treasurer two dis
tinct suIus OF county money.
Mr.. Morrison is forty-six years old and
has always lived In Troy. He is a member
OF the Rensselaer, county bar and has been
prominent in manufacturing and banking
circles for number of years.
The morning times., 1896-11-11
OPPOSED TO BOND ISSUES
Position Taken by Baltimore Cham.
Der of Commerce.
Resolutions Adopted Which Criti-
else Issue of Paper Money
by the Government.

Baltimore, Nd. Nov. IO.-The Baltimore
Chamber OF Commerce recommends that the
government get out OF the banking busi-
ness. At Il meeting Of the directors Il res
olutiOn fayorDg change in the present
system of finance with that end In view
was favorably considered and referred 10 d
special committee. The resolution is as
follows:
That it is the sense OF this board that
the banking business of the nation should
not be a function OF the government; notably
that the issue OF paper money, whether
it be based on the credit OF the govern
ment redecmable In coin, or whether I he
issued on the strength OF bullion deposits
in its custody, or held as its own, is q
pernicious system.
The volume OF money in circulation
should adapt itself to the ever fluctu a;ing
needs of commerce and daily life and the
private means of independent agents, such
as banks, should lie devoted to the special
business OF providing adequate resources
for the varying wants Of the community
by fair and unrestricted resort to the
markets OF the world, drawing capital
from the cheapest market and dispensing
an over-suppiy when necessary.
TO use the credit OF the government by
selling bonds in order To relieve the money
market when private enterprise could easily
procure the necessary remedy is not Gnly
very expensive, but also very dangerous
method, as it cannot be done without
dragging a simple business transaction into
the arena OF politics. 1t opens the door
for the Introduction of a multitude of plans
likely to originate from motives of selfish
interest and apt to be devised by unframed
minds. Private responsibility should take
the place of public irresponsibility in hand
ling money matters.
THAT the president appoint n commit
fGl fn
before the respective committees Of Con-
gress and to use the influence Of this cor
poration to bring about proper legisla-
tlon"
The morning times., 1896-11-11
UNCEASINf WAR ON SILVER
Business Msf' qf Philadelphia Per-
feet an Organization.
Similar Leagues to Be Formed
Throughout the Country-Wana-
maker I1d6rsed for Senate.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1O.-The Mckinley
and Hobart business mems national cam
paign committee met tonight ut the Manu-
Iacturers Club and wound up the business
OF the organization. The committee Was
the iirst OF similar committees To be form
ed IN other cities and did efficient campaign
work during the weeks preceding the cleo
ton.
II was composed of some of the W ealtbiest
men in Philadelphia, and as they are
convinced that the agitation in favor of
silver mas ny no means been killed, at the
meeting tonight they organized an as
sociauon to be known as the Philadelphia
branch OF the National League OF Business
Men. Organizations are TO be formed in
olner clues. That the project meets with
the favor of MIR. Hanna is shown by the
following telegram
Rudolph Blankenburg: Telegram re.
cefVed ike your proposition to keep up
your organization for the support of sound
money and good government
The candidacy Of eN-Postmaster General
John Wanamaker for United States Senn-
tor from pennsylvania to succeed Senator
| Cameron was indorsed by the committee
and all honorable means to promote his
success VIII be taken by the COMMITTEES.
Inc object OF the new league is fully cN-
pressed in the following resolutions:
TO aid in the formation of similar or
StihiLatiohs III ah parts OF tne country, Tor
| the purpose of extending loyal and earnest
support to The Chief Executive OF the gov
| ernment on the arduous duties of his Of
| flee.
| TO encourage patriotic love for our
| country as united whole, and to break
down and oblterate sectionalism.
| TO maintain our national credit and
| Integrity upon sound money basis.
TO uphold law and order and secure
| prosperity for our people.
| 10 promote the election of members of
| The National Legislature, in the Senate and
| House or Representatives, who are in sym
pathy with this movement, and who will
distinctly represent the business interests
| of the country.
TO present strong and united front
TO The party of Reputation and disruption
| who, in their hour of defeat. are threaten
| ing TO immediately renew aud persistcntly
continue. during the ensuing four years,
| The assault upon the honor and integrity
| OF our country.
THAT immediate steps be taken to Sc
| cure the formation and cooperation OF
| other similar organizations, and to arrange
| for an early meeting Of delegates from
such organizations to perfect "a permanent
| organization of the National League of
| Business Men"
The morning times., 1896-11-11
Two Vacant Chairs.

The rumble Of large-sized bumblebee
seems 10 be stirring the tympanums OF
Some of our prominent politicians. There
will he two vacancies in the Board of ON
missioners within the next few months, and
the iridescent CLEAN OF such windfall
of authority has completely razzle-dazzled
their judgment
The term of Commissioner Ross expires
February 1, and naturally he will be
succeeded by a Democrat. Commissioner
Truesdell will walk the plank the fol-
lowing month and President Mckinley will
appoint Republican to do the office greater
honor. just who will secure these ap-
polntmcnts cannot interest the public If
they are honest and efficient officials.
AS long as we are compelled to live under
autocratic rule the question of politics or
social distinction cuts no figure If the ap-
pointees are impartial In their duties.
1t is to be hoped that the new Commits
sioners will be free from corporate or po-
ltical influence. The one great mis-
fortune of our District government is its
servility To class interests. No important
public measure is indorsed by the Rule of
Three if il interferes with the schemes or
welfare of the rings which really control
District affairs. Consequently these par
ticular interests are specially looked after
There is every indication that Commits.
soner Ross will be reappointed, although
strenuous efforts are being made to secu re
The morning times., 1896-11-11
1t Was Nothing but Bluff.

Lord Salisbury's declaration in favor
of closing the Venezuelan incident by arbi-
tration is diplomatic victory for this
country. Heretofore the English pre-
mier has m ct the proposition to settle the
dispute in that way with the statement
that England had nothing to arbitrate.
A famous blue book was issued by the
British home office, in which maps were
altered and correspondence revised to sub
stantiate England's position. and this ap
parent ignominious surrender on the part
OF the premier is in marked contrast tu
his bluff of few months ago.
But 1T will not do to boast of q victory
so early in the day. The question is not
vet definitely settled. The gold fields
over which the dispute originated may
continue to be bone of contention.
The morning times., 1896-11-11

possibility. No informant m connected with
our foreign policy would give greater
satisfaction to the public. Our sympathies
are with Cuba, and the President could
regain much of his lost popularity by either
proclaiming Cuban belligerency or warn
ing Spain to civiliZe her methods of war
fare.
tits reported that Gen. Weyler has taken
the field and proposes to bring the war
I" u speedy termination. Gen. Campos
did the same thing and retired from Cuba
in disgrace. Weyler has not yet been close
enough TO the Cubans to take part in Il
battle. but the chances are that If he be-
comes that iDdiscreet he will either be
captured or defeated.
The patriotism and valor of the Cubaps
The morning times., 1896-11-11
DEADLOCK IS UNBROKEN. N.
Democratic Caucus In Georgia Unable
to Agree Upon Senator.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 1O.-The general as
sembl y began balloting today in open
session for United States Senator.
The Democratic caucus before adjourn.
ment last night instructed each delegation
TO vote in open session for some one from
its own county. This was followed today
and about 80 different names were voted
for by the Depiocrats. j. F. Hanson OF
Macon received Tie Republican vote and
the Populists cast their ballots for Gen.
Phillips of Marietta. After one ballot
the Joint session Was dissolved
At 8 o'clock This afternoon the Demo-
cratic caucus met again and ballotinE
was Resumed. ixballots We're taken with
out nomination. A recess as then Ia ken
The voting was resumed at O'Clock,
but after the twenty-third ballot the eau
Gus adjourned until Thursday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock. q
On the last ballot tonight there were
twenty-one absentees.- 1t looks like long
deadlock. Scattering votes We're cast to-
night for F. C.Dubignon of Cha atham: ex-
Secretary Hoke Smith and Sam Jones'
The morning times., 1896-11-11
The Result of Pare,ic Disturbance

The old story Of a forgiving wife and
an erring husband was repeated at the
Baltimore and Ohio depot yesterday. An
alleged paretic brain will often lead a
married man into queer hallncinations,
and most generally this vagary leads him
to desert Il loving spouse and open his
purse strings to the free use Of double
dealing virtueless butterfly. This evil
dently was the experience Of j. g. Fuller
ton. Of Sioux City, Iowa, who eloped with
Miss Bella Melville. Of Hastings, Neb., and
was reunited with his wife, as above
stated.
1t is easy to account for marital bliss.
The sunshine of happy home tells the
story of congeniality, mutual love and con-
jugal contentment. But what power will
anaIyze the failure of husband and wife
to realize the full JOY Of married life
when fortune has given them opportunity
and plenty? There can be but one reason
for such welded discomfort. One or the
other of the uismated pair 10 unworthy
the happiness of wedlock.
No one can doubt the affection of the
unfortunate wife who followed her worth
less husba nd from Nebraska to Washington.
on her side is devotion, forgiveness, for
getfulness and all the virtues that love be-
The morning times., 1896-11-11
ROBBED MANY STORES.
Chicago Gang Arrested and Much
Plunder Is Recovered,

Chicago, Nov. 1O.-w. l.. Schoel, alias
Schelf; Harry Bauer and his wife and
Name belmont, an alleged gang of New
York shoplifters, are under arrest in this
city. The quartet, it is claimed. has been
doing systematic robbery in the State street
department stores for more than a year
and is believed to have accumulated S15,-
900 worth Of merchandise, including furs,
iewelry, silks and all kinds of wearing ap-
parel.
The greater portion of the plumber has
been sent to Eastern cities. where il was
disposed of. Scboel was arrested yester-
day and released on heavy bond today.
Detectives shadowed him to the looms
of his companions on Washington street.
where they arrested the remainder Of the
gang and recovered about $500 worth of
stolen goods. Express receipts. showing
shipments of about $4,000 worth Of prop
crty to New York and other Eastern cities
within the past two months, We're found in
Bauer'S trunk.
They claim to have come here from New
York year ago.
The morning times., 1896-11-11
$I3.0S.
G0ldenberg's,
o26-02S 7th-7o6 K Sts.
ON SCHILLER'S BIRTHDAY.
German Dramatic Society PleasingIy
Celebrates the Event.

The German Dramatic Club celebrated
very appropriately last night the ami
versary OF the birthday OF Schiller, which
occurred on the 10th OF November, 1850.
Wizards Hotel, the scene OF the exercises,
was crowded TO the doors by cultured
audience.
discrimination, and the execution OF the
various numbers was marked by high
degree OF excellence, and evoked round
after round OF applause.
The features OF the program were the pre-
scntatiun of selections from two OF Scbil-
ler's dramatizations. The first comprising
u number OF scenes from ''Pha edTa' was
excellenly rendered, and the delineation
of the sad history OF the beautiful daughter
Of Minos, and wife OF Theseus, whose un-
reIuited love for her stepson, Hippolyt,
leads to his murder by Pboedra, and event
ually her own destruction, was ssiiiiully
produced
Miss Unita Schade, as Phaedra, CT armed
the spectators by her excellent imperSona-
ton and her excellent Interpretation OF the
difficult role. Miss Maud StahlnacEer was
We'll received as Dcnona. Mr.. Paul Lindan,
as Hippolyt. was excellent in his imper-
sonation- Miss FRANKIE, as Parope, aids
the cast ma terially by her evident ability.
During the intermiSsiOn between the
presentation OF Pbaedra and the closing
selection from Schiller. THE Kabale und
Liebe," the first act OF which was given.
n clever sketch entitled THE Capuchin's
Sermon" was recited by Mr.. F. Clandy,
c,Stumed in the robes of the Capuchin
Brotberhosd, and bass solo entitled
THE Earl King" harmonization of Schil-
ler's beautiful verse Of the same name.
was sung by Mr. q. H. Nolan and received
an enthusiastic encore
The program closed with a short presen-
tation by members OF the club Of the first
act. in two scenes, of the ''Kabale und
Liebe." a comedy involving a lovely
daughter, wicked matrimonial machina-
tons, triumphant hero and happy con-
clusion. The cast was strong and the
presentation heartily enjoyed The cast
follows: President Walter, at the court
Of German prince, Mr.. ID. Heideman: Fer
dinand, his son. Mr.. Theodore Friebus, jr.:
wurm secretary uf the president, William
+. Meyers: his wife. AIRS Schonecker: their
daughter. Miss Ulke. Miss Ulke as the
perSecuted daughter was charmingly real
istic and evinced considerable dramatic
ability. Her enunciatiOn was clear aud
readily heard throughout the house. while
her elocutionary abilities were marked by
her graceful ptiSe as she portrayed the
passion and despair of her text
The morning times., 1896-11-11

private property at public expense will
be no easy matter. 1t is engineered by
some of the shrewdest and most capable
lobbyists in Washington II has behial it
number of our oldest business men, and
is Endorsed 10y the Commissioners, whose
sworn duty it is to protect taxpayers
from such swindling.
The question for the public to decide
is their ability to carry such an immense
debt. In making up their appropriations
for street improvements in the city the
Commissioners ask for only 100000. For
improving suburban property outside the
city they desire to invest S20,00o,o00.
Inasutuch as there is wide difference
between 100000 and $50, ,000, 900, it
would be interesting TO hear their "
planation of the justice of this discr'ni-
nation
The morning times., 1896-11-11
The Lobby Will Soon Be at Work

The board of trade election of night be-
lore last developed the necessity of an
immediate assembling of the wide-pocket
clan which steers District measures through
Congress. The chief OF this distinguished
Congressional coterie is the Hon. "Slip-
perry jim" Richardson of Tennessee, who
Is at present attempting to sequeStrate
Bryan electoral votes in Kentucky.
Hut rainbow chasing is not Il regular
business with the gentleman from Tennis
see. He only does IL for pastime. The
opportunities afforded by Congressional
career prohibit such an unproiitable diver
sion except in moments of leisure. His
day of pleasure is nearly ended, and duty
and the District land ring now demands
his attention.
There is every indication OF formidable
onslaught o Congress in behalf of the
wholesale Gtreet extension scheme. The
board of trade directors were elected for
The evident purpose OF securing the in
nuence OF that organization, and through
the cooperation of the Com issioncrs
and the District committees deS-
perate attempt will be made to induce
! Congress TO authorize bond sale to iru-
prove certain suburban property.
The Times clearly demonstrated, when
the bill was before the last Congress, that
this scheme would cost District taxpayers
more than $4,000 ,00O. Should the
present decision of the court be affirmed
by The Supreme Bench. that benefits and
damages cannot be assessed. the expense
OF opening and improving the streets ac-
cording To the land rings plan OF eX-
tension Will be greatly increased There
is, in fact, no way TO arrive at an exact
estimate, and before the work could hc
completed debt OF at least $50, 900 900
would doubtless be forced on the public.
Inc defeat OF this attempt to improve
The morning times., 1896-11-11
RIDERS WERE KILLED.
Buggy Containing Man and Woman
Struck by q Train.

Reading, Pa, Nov. 1O.-A fatal acci-
dent happened at the Gibraltar crossing Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing this
afternoon. The victims We're Charles +,
Bright, aged tilrty-nine years one of
Readings well-to-do citizens and Miss
Catharine Boyer, aged nineteen years.
Bright was a married man and met Miss
Boyer today at her boarding house Later
she was Joined by Bright in the lower sec
ton OF the city and they started for a drive
While crossing the tracks at Gibraltar
a fast freight cameaiong, striking the buggy
in the center.
Bright was thrown under the wheels and
ground. to pieces. his features being url.
recognizable. Miss Boyer was injured
about the head and had one of her limbs
broken and died few minutes after tn e
accident.
She was a bright and handsome young
woman and q daughter Of William Boyer
OF Blandon, this county.
The morning times., 1896-11-11
Talked on Daniel Webster.

The Epworth League Literary Depart
ment. of the Metropolitau NJ f. Church. Ell
tertained the League and its friends last
evening. taking Daniel Webster for the
topic OF the evening. Early Glimpses of
Daniel Webster" was responded to by Miss
Hall. "Suppused Speech of fohn Ada ms .
ny Mr.. Hanes; As Statesman. by Miss
Collision: "The American Union" by Mr.
Talmadge. ending with review ques-
tons being asked upon the above sub iects.
Miss Ms HaineS- chairman OF the COM
mittee, has prepared an excellent line of
topics. for the fall and spring. The en-
tertainments are free. Strangers cordial
It-t
The morning times., 1896-11-11
BRYAN LEADS IN WYOMING
Democratic Chairman Claims That
He Has Carried the State.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Nov. 1O.-Chairman Bly,
denburg, of the Democratic State commit
tee, today issued statement giving the
situation in the State at The present time
in which h. saws tha5 he has received com
plete unofficial returns from ten counties
the remaining three counties.
His figures show the Bryan electors to
have $50 majority; Osborne, Democratic
Corn, Democratic candidate for supreme
judge, 404 majority.
lie estimates that the precincts to hear
from win increase these majorities. No
returns were received today.
The morning times., 1896-11-11
UNDER A FALSE CHARGE.
DR.. WetmOre, Accused of Completely
in nurder, Released From Prison.

Grand Haven, Mich, Nov 1O.-Dr. Jared
ID. Wetmore, who has been in Jail for the
past three months, charged with completely
in tbemurder OF Enos Lawrence, at Holland,
for which Ray Coates is serving life i'm
prisonment and Mrs. Lawrence a twenty
year sentence, was discharged today.
AT the time of her conviction Mrs Law
renee charged DIR. Wetmore with aiding
in the murder. couple OF weeks ago she
made another statement, in which she ad.
mitted perjury in her first confession, and
completely exonerated Wetmore.
The discharge was granted on the request
Of the prosecuting attorney.