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The times., 1897-04-24
EYES on THE TRANSyAAL.
Cecil Rhodes Thought TO Be Con-
templnting an Important Move.

Cecil Rhodes Thought TO Be Com
templnting an Important Move.
London. April ga sudden revival Of
interest in the TTansvaal has taken place
here Lord Rosmead, the retiring governor
of the Cape Colony and high commissioner
in British South Africa, has left Cape
Town for England and Cecil Rhodes is TAX
Ing full advantage of his absence.
Yesterday in speech, replying to an
address of welcome to Cape Town, Mr..
Rhodes described his conflict with Presi-
dent Kruger. of the Transvaai republic.
as a game OF cards that had been quite
fairly played. Sir Alfred Miner, the newly
appointcd governor and British high COM
missioner, who sailed from England a few
DAYS ago, has not yet arrivedat Cape Town
and there is consequently nobody there 10
watch and control Rhodes.
The return of MI. Chamberlain, secrc-
tary of state for the colonies, to London
yesterday, he having prematurely returned
from his Easter holidays, is connected with
the foregoing. 1t Is thought here that
Rhodes is prepared to resume his game of
cards aying his hand independently of
the British government
The times., 1897-04-24
NEW YORK BROKERS' RAIDED.
The offices of Three Firms Cleared
and Clerks Arrested.

New York, April 23.-Three firms, ad-
yertisin 20 do brokerage and commission
business, Were raided by the police today.
The concerns raidcd We're the Standard
Company, CT No. 50 New street; the Man
haitian Commission Company, of No, 40
New street, and ], W. Woodruff, OF No
So New street.
When the police entered the building,
which is filled with offices, which adj
vertiSe to do a brokerage and commission
business, the customres rushed pell-meIl
into the street, pushed past the police and
ran in all directions to get away, The ar
rangements for the raid had been made
most carefully.
While the arrests of the men called for
in the warrants were being made, the
doors We're locked and the police ar
rested all the clerks and employees of the
places and seized all the property
The times., 1897-04-24

An Interview with the new minister to
his views ON the present situation in the
Levant. 1t appears that he thinks Russa
is at the bottom OF the trouble and will
aid the Turks to tramPle on Greece. His
confidence in Turkey may possibly please
the Sultan, who makes il a POINT to know
all that is said about him in the news
papers, but the chances are that such in
discriminate remarks will not prepare a
bed OF roses for him at Constant tinople.
The first duty of diplomat is not to tell
everything he knows.
The times., 1897-04-24
Fourth Class Postmasters.

The total number of fourth class postmas-
tiers appointed yesterday was O5- or this
number fOrty-seven were To fill vacancies
caused by death and designations and the
remainder by removals. The Virginia tp-
pointments were: Arbor Hill, Augusta
county, j. n. Yates. vice J. S. Palmer, re-
moved; Endicott, Franklin county, e. o
McAlexander, vice ). I. Thomas, resigned;
Gladstone, Nelson county, W H Harris.
vice J. 7, Walker, removed; Hunters Lodge,
Fluvanna county, j II. Pace, vice W j.
Payne, resigned; LaneXa, New Kent coanty,
]. d. Turner, vice J 3. Walden, removed;
Lithia, Botetourt county, Fl. Brugh. vice
William Vines, resigned: Oakdale, Rock
bridge county, ]. d. Deacon, vice Milton
SMink removed
The times., 1897-04-24
CADET BUNDY HAS FRIENDS.
The President VIII Be Asked to
Protect Him.

Congressman shattuc, who is standing
by K. C.. BuEdy, for admission to the
Naval Academy, is getting plenty OF sup
port in his position Since his interview
published in The Times, in which he main
tanned that Bundy should have fair
show, he has received hundreds of telc-
grams and letters congratulating him on
his stand.
In addition to the personal influence OF
Col. Shattuc, the news comes that a peti-
tion is being signed, largely in the West
asking the President TO see to Bundy's
protection.
Among the influences at work in favor
OF the colored cadet. is Rev. u. A. Moore,
ID. r., OF Cincinnati, editor OF the leading
weekly Methodist Journal in the West. DIR.
Moore is reported to have recently written
to Col. shattuc the sentiment: ''Stick to
Bundy until the hair grows through your
bald scalp
The times., 1897-04-24
Genesis.

1t occurs TO US at last that the real ex-
PLANTATION of Bailey is the sardonic deter
mInation arrived at some weeks ago by
Speaker Reed to create an infant AutOcrat
In his own image and fasten him upon the
Democrats Gazing from his throne upon
the inert mass OF the Republican majority,
surfcited with power and contempt for the
men whe had yielded it, there yet remained
10 him this enlivening experiment.
The result, we think is the awful mirth
alluded to in Holy Writ.
The times., 1897-04-24
Funeral Rites of Goodwin Pierce

The funeral services over the remains OF
Mr.. Goodwin Pierce, who died last Wednes-
day, We're held at his late residence, No.
AT Eleventh street southeast. yesterday
afternoon. Rev. L. Hez Sven, pastor Of
the Second Baptist Church, of which the
deceased had long been member, preach
ed the funeral sermon The Casket was
covered with floral tributes OF love and
respect. Lebanon Lodge, F. A. A. NJ. and
the Veteran Firemen' 5 AssoCiation attended
in body, and there was large delcga-
ton present from the metropolitan police
force, including Capt. Austin and Lierts.
Vernon, McCathran and Cross.
The times., 1897-04-24
The LAKE FRONT CASES.
The Bill I'm Equity Explained by
Local Attorneys.

Mr. l.. 7. Michener, of efirm OF Dudley
& Michcner, said yesterday that { wastrue
that the bill in equity had been filed in
the circuit court of the United States for he
northern district OF Illinois for the parti-
ton and quieting of the title To that part
of the lake front covered by the location OF
Mckee scrip by Benner and La Toilette,
and which has caused SO much discussion in
the General Land Office and in the news
papers for the last six months Hesaid also
that the theory OF the bill in equity is that
the location OF the Mckee scrip on the
lands had passed the title to Benner and La
Toilette; the act which authorized the IS
suance of the Mckee scrip was both law
and a grant, and when the scrip, issued
by virtue of the act, was located by the
holders thereof upon the lands or the
United States, the title thereto vested inn
mediately in the scripholders-
Similar cases, but involving other grants
Of Congress, have been before the courts Of
the United States. and without exception
it has been held that such acts Were both
laws and grants, and that upon location
the title to the lands passed to the objects
of the grants. This suit in the circuit
court of the United states. brought as
tits against all who are claiming any right
or title TO the lands. viii enable all con-
cerned TO settle their rights and titles by
the decree of the court.
Since the location of the scrip certifi-
Gates by Benner and LaFollette upon the
lake front lands, the only purpose Of the
proceeding in the General Land Office, so
Mr.. Michener said, has been 10 obtain a
patent as an evidence of title, which is
not d matter OF very great importance Ia
view of the fact that Benner and LaFOIe-
lette got their title through an act Of
Congress
The times., 1897-04-24
Railroad Station Robbed.

Altoona, Pa. April 23.-While Agent
Stewart was absent from the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad station at Conemaugh for
a few minutes, three colored desperadoes
battered in the door, scared $500 of
Adams Express Company's money, and
rode at a gallop,out of town, 1t was all
done so quickly that though perhaps 100
persons were within stones throw of
the place, no effort was made to stop the
robbers. -.
The times., 1897-04-24
FILTERS FOR THE SCHOOLS.
The Committee Appointed by the
commissioners Reports.

The Commissioners have in view the
adoption of nrst-class water filter for
each OF the public schools Of the District,
and to this end appointed a committee,
consisting of Superintendent W B. Powell.
w. A. Mcfarland, and w. c. Woodward,
the health officer, to examine samples
and report.
The committee has done its work, hav-
ing inspected and heard arguments in favor
of fourteen different varieties.
The report was made to the Commis-
sioners yesterday an q is accompanied by a
Recommendation that proposals he invited
for supplying the filters.
The times., 1897-04-24

Mr.. Debs has plan for a new settle
ment. which. he says, will work harmo.
niously Undoubtedly it will, 50 long as
the settlement is composed only OF Mr..
Debs After that 1t will go the way OF
its predecessors in the cooperative line.
The only thoroughly successful co-opera-
ton ever done is that Of man with him
self, and even that won't go IL lie has
dyspepsia.
The times., 1897-04-24
Realism in Art.

The wellknown artist, Mr., E. G. Mes
ser, gave an interes ting resume OF Real
ism in Art at the Columbian University
yesterday afternoon. A large number Of
artists and lovers of art, at whose request
Mr.. Messer is here TO begin his senesoflec-
lures, were present Mr MesSer said that
it was his belief that the great artists
of the future, like the acknowle edged
artists of the past. would paint the
truth, and truth in realism. The sub
ject for next Friday will be, us There
a Grammar of Art?''
The times., 1897-04-24
RELEASED FROM THE DUNGEON.
John Kelly Freed From the Spanish
Fort Cabanas.

Consul General Lee teiegraphed the state
Department yesterday that John j. Kelly,
ofPhiladelphia had been released from Fort
Cabanas. Kelly was arrested in Cuba last
March, but his name was reported as
Skully. 1t is said that his intellect is
weak. His friends in Philadelphia in
stituted a search for him and finally found
him locked up in Fort Cabanas, under the
name OF Skully He will return home.
The times., 1897-04-24
DIAMoN1, ROBBERS ARRESTED.
They seeuredH $4,000 Worth Of
Jewels From a Salesman.

Ihey secured S1O,OUO worm 0f
Jewels From Salesman.
New York, April 23. 3.-CentraI office de-
tectives today arrested two men who are
wanted in New Orleans for stealing Sl0,-
600 worth of diamonds from New York
Jeweler.
The men arc well known to the police Of
this city as Itali an confidence men. They
are Frank Pions. alias Ira Francisco, and
Andrea Maura, whose pictures are in the
rogues' gallery Both have been living N
this city.
The mcn are two Of a trio for whom
the police have been looking for months
The third is John Abbruzzi, who is now
in jail at Rochester The offense for
which the two men were arrested oC-
CURED December last The police say
that Pions, Maura, and Abbruzzi were all
in New Orleans and Pions and Alaura
formed the acquaintance Of George E.
Gail, travelling jeweler for a New York
house. Gaiilivad in New Orleans Maura.
II Is said, represented himself to be fire
man, and Pions to be an Italian OF means
VINO were buying up property. A little
later Abbruzzi appeared on the scene and
represented himself to be wealthy
Italian from the West, who was travelling
FOR his health He told Gail that he
wanted TO buy some diamonds. He WAS
very particular about the gems and said
he wanted sixty-fiye unset diamonds of the
first water. He began to bargain with
Gan aud finally induced the jeweler To
send on for the stones to the New York
house, as he did not have the required
number in bis possession
In due time the diamonds arrived in
New Orleans, and then, il is said, the
three worked the old confidence game on
the unsuspecting jeweler. The diamonds
were apparently placed In a box with
$1,000 of the Italians money and
given over to the jeweler to be placed
III vault for safe keeping. Six hours
later the ieweler opened the box and
found therein a lot of brown paper The
three men had disappeared.
The WHY Abbruzzi had told Gail he
wanted the diamonds for crown for
cardinal He wished to take them TO
Rome, he said. and have them set in
crown and given to one of the cardinals
there.
The men were held for extradition.
They are said TO have commi tied sew
eral crimes of similar nature elsewhere;
The times., 1897-04-24

The Sugar Trust is working silently, hut
effectively. in the Senate for the repeal Of
the Hawa allan reciprocity treaty. The only
is the known opposition, determination, and
ability of Senator Morgan 1t is claimed
by people in the trust interest that, as far
as necessary votes go, the matter has been
The times., 1897-04-24
Reinstated I'm the Treasury.

Charles H. Brown, OF Connecticut, was
Yesterday reinstated as assistant division
chief of the loan and currency division OF
the Treasury. He was removed by the
Cleveland Administration in 1894. Air.
Brown was reinstated under the veteran
act nd will fill the place made vacant by
T. F Doran. reduced to q clerkship, early
in the present week
The times., 1897-04-24

King George is doing his very best to spoil
Mr Angels job before he gets it. And it
is obe noticed that, in spite of all the hard
times on this earth, applicants for consul
ships are not singing that meek little song,
Il want TO be an AngeIl.''
The times., 1897-04-24

There was great excitement in the At
The Wasiiin gtun correspondent of the
paper discovered an editorial article in
Sun days issue indorsing Jefferson, Jack
son and the Democratic platform of 1896.
and was so pleased that he tclegraphed his
congratula tons.
The times., 1897-04-24
Costly Fire at whitney,s Point.

Bingamton, N Y, April 23.-Fire at
wbitney's Point, n. Y, twenty miles
north Of this city, destroyed property
valued at $3.50, 900 at an early hour
this morning. The insurance is estimated
at $50, 900, all Of the business places,
two hotels and one church being de-
StrnYed.
The times., 1897-04-24
NAVY DEPARTMENT GAZETTE.
Order Detaching Admiral Beardslee
From Pacific Station Modified.

otuNi <ohiA u
From Pacific Station Modified.
The Navy Department has modified the
order recalling Admiral Bea rdslee from
Hawaii and the command Of the Pacific
squadron, May 3, and the admiral will not
be relieved until July. Rear Admiral
Miller has been ordered to succeed him.
1t is believed that the Government con-
templates enforcing a strong Hawaiian
policy, and Admiral Miller will be directed
to carry 1t out. 1t is also understood that
Admiral Miller is not desiIous OF going 10
Hawaii.
Ensign II. II Ward is detached from the
Maine and ordered to the Bureau OF Navi-
CATION; Ensign j. K Edie, detached fiom
the Columbia, April 2S, and ordered to the
New York; Lieut. f. w jenkins. detached
from the New York and assigned 10 the
Maine, April 28; Assistant Boatswain A.
Whipkey, detached from the Vermont and
ordered to League Island for duty Oh
Iowa
The times., 1897-04-24

The Administration is credited with de-
termination to adopt and enforce Il vigor-
Gus policy with regard to the Hawaiian
islands 1t is even said that at the White
thing more than a remote probability
The times., 1897-04-24

be lodged If possible at the Grant cerc-
monies, by placing the corps diplomatique
in the pen for distinguished spectators, "
with Sir Julian at the right front OF the
cage Thus it is hoped that hostile
meeting between the Queens own and the
be aYerted for the time being
The times., 1897-04-24
Electric Cloth for
Cleansing Bicycles, etc.

We are now demonstrating the
mcst perfect cloth for cleansing
and polishing bicycles, ETC., and in
vite bicyclists to witness the cleans.
ing qualities of this chemically pre-.
pared cloth. Price, Ioc; 5 for 25c-
9TH floor
The times., 1897-04-24
the Chicken Bulletin.

The work of editing the Chicken Bulletin
is progressing at the Department of Agri-
culture This bulletin went into print
without revision and there ware several
mirnportaut errors which will not appear
in the second edition, now in preparation
for the press.
The times., 1897-04-24

As a mender OF states President McKin-
lev is not bad. Judge Day as a ssistant
Secretary of State will please the EXecu-
tive, and the Hon. Bellamy Storer at Brus-
sells will smooth Senator Foraker's bristles
The times., 1897-04-24

The King of Siam is coming to this coun-
try, name and all. The name is some
thing more than three-qua1ters of Il yard
long, and when he is introduced to our
official families. it is anticipated that it
will take at least half an hour in passing
a given point
The times., 1897-04-24
Canned Goods.
Naphey's Pure PhiIa. Ia Lard. per

Naphey's Pure Phila. Leaf Lard, per
5-lb pail ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- 4Vc
ShnveT's Maryland Sugar Corn, per
can &C
New Jersey Tomatoes, per Can........ SC
New York State sweet Corn. per can. Sc
ShTiver's Silver Label Peas, per can I0c
Pride of the Valley Lima Beans, per
can .....................1
Maryland Table Peaches, per Can.-....1 10C
Half Tomatoes for frying. per can.-....l5c
Reid Bros Assorted Soups. per can. -12c
BehTiHg Sea Salmon. per . CaHS......25c
Royal or Cleveland's Baking Powder,
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. per can. Ice
Bakers Cocoa, per 1-2-Ib. can 20c
Doau's PuIveriZed Coffee, per Can....... 40c
The times., 1897-04-24
Starving for. Want of Rabbits.

Winnipeg, Man, April 23.-Advices re-
ceived here from Lesser Slave Lake, in
the far Northwest, state that owing to
the scarcity of rabbits the people there
are starving The people at Sturgeon Lake
ate over twenty horses last month, as they
could find no rabbits or moose
The times., 1897-04-24
captain of the Treasury Watch.

Secretary Gage yesterday reinstated
Capt. Harry Cobough as captain OF the
watch at the Treasury. His predeces-
sor, Capt p s. Talbot, was reduced to
a clerkship. Capt. Cobough was remov-
ed under Mr.. Cleveland's administra-
ti0n.
The times., 1897-04-24

There is such mad scramble for the
Maine that it might be well to repeat
that old saw about crowding the mourn
The times., 1897-04-24
col. Mosby Seriously Injured.

Richmond, Va, April 23.-Col John 8.
Moshy was badly hurt today in a run
away accident Hewas cut nd bruised, and
may lose one of his eyes. The accident
will prevent him from taking part in the
Grant monument dedication parade
The times., 1897-04-24
Package Goods.

Quaker Oats or Petit johns Food. per
HoIniny GIitS, per 5-lb. package ge......- &c
Cream OF Wheat Breakfast Food, per
package --.---.- .-.-..-.---.--. ..------.-- L &c
Shredded Wheat Biscuits, per pkg. .......1 12c
Best American MacaToni, per pkg. SC
Caramel Cereal Coffee, per packa ge..... 15C
Brpnlan gelon for desserts per pkg..12C
Electric Cold Water Starch, per pkg. &C
Sage. Barley, or Pearl TapiOca, per
package Sc
Assorted Spices, per 1-4-lb. package. &C
Tetley's English Packed Teas, per
l-2-lb DaCkage ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The times., 1897-04-24

The Maine corps of statesmen has been
unchanged for fourteen years, II has been
discovered that none of them are teetotal-
ers; and fourteen years is long enough to
break up that habitif itever had them.
The times., 1897-04-24
May Take Cadet Bundy's Place.

William Bailey FogaTty, of Cincinnati,
O., has been appointed an alternate cadet
to the Naval Academy He represents the
district from which Richard c. Bundy, the
colored cadet, was appointed, and should
Bundy fail in his examinations Fogarty
would succeed him.
The times., 1897-04-24
average, bnt possibly are too much in-
clined to be critical aud uncharitable to-
ward each other.

This trouble about precedence has done
Mr.. Hobart one good tuin. 1t has proved
that q man is not necessarily dead TO the
public when he becomes Vice President OF
this country.
The times., 1897-04-24

During the absence of Secretary Bliss
in New York his offices at the Depart
ment of the Interior are being overhauled
and renovated.
The times., 1897-04-24
A Bicycle Path for Philadelphia.

New York, April 23.-Seyeral park corf
misSioners and officials of the public park
system of Philadelphia We're in Brooklyn
today to get points regarding the proper
construction of u bicycle path which is to
be built for the whcclInen OF Philadelphia
The times., 1897-04-24
Irying's Signature.

tFrom the Chicago Times-Heraldl
A New York paper prints a fac-simile Of
Henry Irving's signature; but as no affi-
davit goes with the reproduction we pre-
fer to credit it to the work of blue
hottie fly.
The times., 1897-04-24
Ohio Rara Avis Identified.

(From the Chicago Times Herald1
That Ohio man who doesn't want an Of
flee under the Mckinley administration
has been identified. He died three years
ago.
The times., 1897-04-24
aIr. Roosevelt Takes an Outing.

Acting Secretary Roosevelt will go to
New York today and remain over Sunday.
He will retura to his duties at the Navy De
partrnent Monday. His journey is not con-
nected with public business.
The times., 1897-04-24
Sporting Goods
for Season of 'O7.

Our new line of Sporting, Out
ing and Athletic Goods IS now
ready. The assortments will be
kept complete Throughout the
Season.
The times., 1897-04-24

The surrender of the Senate Republicans
what determined and manly opposition viii
do, There are sure enough Democrats iu
the Senate.
The times., 1897-04-24
Sneed of the AnnnnOlis.

The Annapolis on ther trial trip over the
Long Island course made 3.43 knots an
hour The contract called for 12 knots.
There is no bounty provided for the
Annapolis for exceeding contract speed.
The times., 1897-04-24
Fishing Tackle.

Reels, each .....---....----..-..10c 10c Co s.. 90
Double SnOOd Hooks, dozen ...........13C
Furnished Lines each ..........5c and IOc
Spoon Bait Hooks, each h................-1Oc
20 yds. Braided Linen Line e...........15C
20 yds Braided Silk Line 20c
25 yds. Waterproof Bass Line........25C
2-fieCe Calcutta Rods, each.
3-piece Calcutta Rods, each ........-25c
apiece Split Bamboo Rods, cork han
dies, eaCH ...-..-- =. BOG
Utility Bait Buckets, each 90
The times., 1897-04-24
Spring TOYS.
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

The purest and best brands at
quick-se1ling prices. Our stock
is purchased often and quickly
distributed-thereby kept fresh
and clean.
The times., 1897-04-24

The House appears to have resolved it
self into a committee OF the hole. and
very deep hole at that.
The times., 1897-04-24
Baseball Goods.

Rocket Base Balls. each 5o
Youths Lively. each.................... 10C
King Of the Field, each...............15c
Official League, each ........... -. 5 l. 90
Amateur Wagon Tongue Bats, each ...20c
Boys Axle Tree Bats. each .-..........-10 10c
Professional League Bats, each......50c
Boys Mitts, each-.-............... I5c
Boys Laced MiJts, each. 25c
InfieldeIs' Gloves, pair. SOC to S1.5O
The times., 1897-04-24
Bottled Goods.

Sour Mixed Pickles, per bottle. ........ &C
Best Tomatoes in glass, per jar. 20 c
Imported Olive Oil, per pint bottle. 80. 33C
DuIkee's Salad Dressing. per bottle 23c
l. * P IS Worcestershire Sauce. per bot--23c
Spanish Queen Olives, per bottle. ........ 25c
Best Imported Lime Juice, per bottle 3oc
Unfermented Grape Juice, per bottle. Soc
The times., 1897-04-24
Tennis Goods.

ChHdTen's Jackets .-.-.......15c
Daisy Rackets, each ....................65
Victor Rackets, each ch....................95C
Other RacketS, up to..................S7 81 90
Tennis Balls. each ch......................25 200
w. & d. Tennis Balls, each .--............4 40c
Tennis Nets, each ....-................S1. 81 20
Tennis Poles Dair ...., 7F5C
The times., 1897-04-24
Soaps, Powders, Lyes. &c.

Schuitz& Co S Rest star Soap. per cake. &c
Arnour's Best Laundry Soap. per 8 cakeS-25o
Armour's White Soaps. per cakes .25c
Red Seal Lye, per can -----.9o
P & G.. Cincinnati Oleine soap, per
cake .....---..-...... s.'..-t 1-@C
SapoIio, per cake .-.-.--.....-.......... &c
Soapine, Peariine, or Rabbits Pow
der, package ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4e
Gold Dust Powder, per small pkgS..-.25c
Ivory, Borax, or Bs.bhitt's ) Oap, per cake 4c
w & l. Pure White Floating Soaps,
per cakes ..-...........'..... .............zo
" & L. Pure Laundry Soaps. per 2-lb.
bar :. ...-.s....s.l .lOc
The times., 1897-04-24
TODAY
Girls Shirt Waists.

OF beautiful Grass Linens, fine
Percales and Cambrics; deep sailor
collar; turn back cuffs = many
tastefully trimmed with braid.
Sizes 8 to IL years. A favorable
purchase enables the extraordina-
ri1y low price.
The times., 1897-04-24
SSc Each.

Values up 70 pI. IS.
Sd floor.