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The times., 1897-09-26
GoBBBLEs UP BAFFIN LAND
Great Britain Hoists Her Flag
Over the IslaGd.

St Johns, n. F, Sept. 25.-What may
result In an International complication
was revealed on the arrival here today
OF the Canadian exploring steamer Diana,
from Hudson Bay During her cruise
there In the last three months, she visited
Cumberland Sound, the seat OF Arctic
whale fishery In the island of Baffin Land
and hoisted the British flag, notifying the
residents that the territory was part
OF the Canadian possessions.
When requested to explain this pro-
ceeding today the members Of the eX-
pedition said the matter was unimportant
and without political significance.
1t apptars, however that the region has
been frequeutpd by American whalers from
New London since early in the century.
They established stations there and built
permanent structures. Since that time
Scotch firms have established two sta
tions there and the gradual decline Of
whaling caused the Americans to aban-
don it, SO they sold out TO the Scotchmen
and sold the station. The territory has
| never been formally annexed, thoug hGrea /
Britain's domination has been rather acqui
esccd in
the Canadians now want to make as
suranca dcubly certain, and so have stolen
march on all competitors
The times., 1897-09-26
KILLED AT THE POWER HOUSE.
Horrible Accident TO John Cassidy,
d SpIicer

John Cassidy, a splicer, employed at
the pOwerhouse OF the Capitol Traction
Company, was Instantly killed shortly
after O'Clock this morning " nile at work
in one OF the cable pits.
Cassidy, with Samuel W. Woods, fellow
workman, was engaged in taking up the
slack in the cable after the rope had stop
ped.
In some manner a half-inCh manila
guide rope slipped from a big rly wheel
and one OF the loops caught the man
around his neck.
The wheel was making several hundred
revolutions minute, but the rope, be
coming entangled, stopped the wheel, but
not until Cassidy had been jerked with SUCH
force as to break his neck.
Wood was pos trless 70 render the man
any assist ance, aud when the assistant
engineer and several workInen lifted the
man oct oe the eigbt-foot pit he was dead.
DR. Jeunemaun, OF the Emergency Hos
pitaI, was called. but could render no aid
Policemen Cochran and johnson called
an ambulance and rad the body removed
To the New Jersey avenue mOrgue.
Cassidy was thirty-five years old and
had been employed by the company for
several years. He lived on Q street south
west. between -Four -and-a-half anu Union
streets lie leaves wife and one Child.
The times., 1897-09-26
RUss1A,s CURRENCY MEASURES.
Forcing Use of Gold Instead OF
Paper Money.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 25.-Russia is
steadily and thoroughly effecting reform
in her currency. The fifteen-rouble gold
pieces, coined imperiaIs as we'll as the
half inperials, that We're issued in Jan
uary, Were not readily taken up by the
public, Which was acustomed TO the con-
venience of paper money. Ali the banks
are now compelled iii making payments
TO give 20 per cent in gold. The govern
ment offices also distribute large pro-
portion of gold.
The readjustment of the gold guarantee
for paper was dealt with in the ukase
that was issued on September 10. This
provided that the gold reserve against
credit notes must not be less than half
the total OF such notes, provided that this
total does not exceed 900, 0,000,00O roubles
above which amount every rouble must be
fully covered by gold There have been
l ,06S 900, 900 roubles in paper, against
76O,0OO,0o0 roubles in gold. The state
bank has gold behind the guarantee amount
Ing to $50 100000 roubles. A vast
amount of paper can, therefore, be is
sued, if IL is required.
The times., 1897-09-26
YALE FoorBAIL PROSPECTS,.
Probable Mnke-Up of the Team foI
the Opening Game.

the Opening Game.
New Haven, Conr,, Sept. 25.-Under the
coaching of Fred T. Murphy, last years
captain, the Yale eleven is rounding into
shape, and VIII be able to take the field
against Trinity College at Hartford next
Wednesday in passable shape.
Acting Capt. Hamilton F BENJAMIN and
Channcey viii probably be the halves in
the opening gane. benjamin is one of the
three of last year s players who are back
in college. He has been running the eleven
well in the absence of Capt. Rodgers, who
has not fully recovered from his sickness.
Chauncey was substitute full-back last
year. He is a crack long distance punter.
1t was due to his slow thinking that the
Carlisle Indians came so near scoring
last year in New York. His summer
practice at Washington with the other
Yale backs has put him In the best OF form.
Next TO these two the most promis ing
candidate at present at Yale is Connor,
who WAS end rush IN the Princeton game
last year As halfback he is showing up
In strong style. Hine, last years full
back, s PLAYING the position cleyerly, while
McBIidc, last seasons varsity substitute
and regular freshman fullback, is play wing
il first class shape. He bids fair to rival
his brother, Bert Mcbride, 81, as drop
kicker.
In the line schweppe seems sure of
one end. He was captain of the fresh
man eleven last season, but did not play
up to his usual standard owing to a
sprained ankle. Joe HaZen, who has not
returned, Is likely to make the other end
Cutten, the big Nova Scotian, seems to
have clear field for center, He weigh,
220 pounds and is ideally built for the
position.
George Hail. formerly OF Hill School,
Pottstown, Pa, viii probably be played
as guard. He tips tie scale at 200 pounds
and is fast player. Chadwick VIII tr,
! for guard again this year, but his worl
for two seasons in that position has beer
so unsatisfactory that he is not regarded
| as strong candidate.
The times., 1897-09-26
SETTLING THE SEAL QUESTION.
Russian Delegate Butkine Believes
There WnI Ne Early Agreement.

There VIII he Early Agreement
London, Sept. 25 The Pan Man Ga
ze,te publishes rep,rt OF ali interview
had by the Paris representative OF that
paner with NJ Pierre Botkine, " no is en-
route 70 America as the Russian dele
isare L, TIE Bering sea conference to be held
in Washington.
NJ. Botkme says that the other delegates
10 the conference viii be MT. John W Eos
ter ,representmSA A america; Sir Julian T Paunc.-
fotH, the British Ambassador to America,
ana the Japanese minister at Washington
II do not think VI Bctkine is reported
a. saying, 'Uhat there will be much DIFF
ficuity In coming TO an agreement 1t is
to the interest OF all Of the four powers
TO prevent the disappearance IF the seals.
Dr-Jor,lau and Trof Thompson, respective
IS, the American and British commission
ers appointed to report on the condition II
the seal herds IL Bering Sea, have collected
Iuach vaiuablr iHfurIuari,i,, whicf. ought 70
enable a prompt understanding to be
reached -
Japan and England. being the largest
dealers in sealszins, furnishes a good
reason whythey should arrange with Russia
and America 10 prevent the determination
Of the seal. As far as I am able to fore
see, the conference viii occupy about six
weeks. and the result viii probably be the
conclusion OF a treaty en body.uc the
various concessions which tie powers are
tnclineI ~ make
The times., 1897-09-26
HAz1xG \ coLoRED PUPIL.
Subjected to Gross IndiGnities in
Connecticut school.

Subjected to Gross Indignities in
Connecticut school.
New Haven, sept 25.-Among the stu
dents Mt the Ansonia High School IS Il
cnlored boy named Ellis. He incurred tie
ill-wn Ct some Of his schoolmates, and =
few nights ago five boys, whose names the
school board viii not give, assaulted him,
and, after clipping off ris hair with Il
clipping machine daubed his head aud face
with white lime The lime got into the
lads noulb, and for day or two he was
very sick
The colored people of Ansonia are
greatly agitated and race war IS ini-
minent The board of education has sJis-
pended the students who did the hazing
An effort on the part of some Of tie
colorcd citizens TO have the hazers ar
rested has proved uns uccessful-
The times., 1897-09-26
SOLD INTO SLAVERY.
Outrageous Action of the Cape
Colony Government.

Outrageous Action of the Cape
Colony Government.
London, Sept. 2F-As a result Of the
suppression OF the Bechuanaland rebellion
several thousands of the natives of that
part Of Africa are being practically sold
into slavery. These men surrendered to the
British on the condition that they would
lie allowed to return to their homes, but
this did not suit the government of Cape
Colony, which conceived the plan Of hiring
the prisoners TO farmers at the Cape, as
servants, under five-year contracts. They
are now being sent TO the Cape which is
great distance from their country, and
1t is likely that they will never see Bechu-
analaHd again. Some Englishmen al the
Cape have protested against this shame
ful proceeding, and the matter will be
brought UP in he House OF Commons when
Parliament meets.
There is no doubt that the Cape govern
ment has acted illegally, and If neces.
sary, the question will be tested before
the judicial committee of the privy council.
which, in cases of this kind, is the su-
preme court OF appeal.
The times., 1897-09-26
SOMETHING NEW FOR THIS CITY.
Trading Stamp Company In
nupurates the Plan.

The newest business I'm Washington and
one that VIII probably be popular with
good many peorle, and proba bly, be success
full, therefore. is the Trading Stamp Com
pany
These people with the help OF Mr.. Q.
j. James. the very popular advertising
man, have slipped into the city and CAP
tured 800 or more merchants in all lines
OF trade in cooperative scheme for sell
ing the goods of these merchants making
money for the Trading stamp Company,
and distributing really pretty and valuable
articles among the people who patronage
the plan.
Tire idea of the Washington Trading
Stamp Company is TO give to every person
in the city blank book ready to receive
stamps. The 800 or 600 merchants in the
plan give to purchasers stamps TO the
value or the goods they buy.
When stamps to the value of about 500
are put in the book il is worth at the rooms
, of the Trading Stamp Company one OF
their articles, which range in value from So
to 81 or IS. There are han dsome chairs.
tables, clocks, cameras, silverware, musi-
cal instruments, opera glasses and great
variety OF goods 70 choose from at the
store. articles which any hpEsekeeper win
wish TO have. IS
The people who use the stamp books
| Will In month or two, or perhaps three,
in purchasing 500 worth OF goods from
the various firms represented in the book
easily make purchases to the amount ol
| 500.
| A reporter for The Times called at the
store Of the trading company, 423 Seventh
| street, last night, anti talked with Mr.
| Sperry, the Washington ageBt. Mr.. Sperry
says that the firm has stores in fifty
cities throughout the United States, anl
that they are all successful, and tilat the
merchants belonging TO the plan are al
pleased with its success, Rs well as Uh,
people who collect the stamps.
The times., 1897-09-26
THE LUErGERr MURDER TRIAL.
Mary Siemmering. "the Other Wo-
man" In the Case, Testifies.


Chicago, Sept. 25. Mary siemmenng,t the
Luetgert servant for about four years,
was the only witness in the famous mur-
der trial today. She certainly did the de-
fense no good, and it is probable she did
ii harm, for in her efforts TO clear Luet-
CERT she contradicted every statement
she had made at former hearings When a
witness called by the State. In her direct
examination she delivered some telling
blows TO the prosecution, the force or
which she greatly lessened on cross exam
ination, for it was evident that She was
lying, in order To shield her own and Der
masters reputation.
Al the preliminary hearing Miss Stem
mering said that Mrs. Luetgert appeared
perfectly rational as far as she could see,
today sne declared that the sausa ge-
makers wife was very queer" in her
actions. The witness, under the questions
| of Attorney Phalen, said that she had been
| roughly used BY the police and threatened
with all sorts OF punishment if she testi-
! fled ia Luetgert's behalf. She said that
| Assistant States Attorney McEwen had
taken her into a room alone and threat
| ened her with the grossest indignities, UNI
less she admitted that her relations with
Her employer had been improper. The po-
lice had tried at various times to prevent
her talking with Luetgert's attorneys.
| Mr. McEwen's face flushed as the girl de
scribed her treatment by him.
Mary said that Mrs. Luetgert was great
| " worried over the loss Of the fortune
and said she would run away To somt
| place wnere she was not known and be
come servant, as she was before heI
| marriage
.SEe wanted millionaire, she said,
| continued the witness.
The morning after Mrs Luetgerts dis
! appearance witness went TO her room ant
found i. In disorder. The two toy banks
OF her little boys We're open and empty
Witness thought Mrs. LuetGert must have
D. al frora $50 70 $50 with her when sh,
left.
Luet CERT, the witness said, was an easy
going mau, and never quarTeled with hii
wife, who had d violent temper.
The chief advantage gained by the Stat'
in cross-examinaiion Of the girl was II
getting her 10 contradict many statement
she had made before the grand jury ant
al the former hearings
The times., 1897-09-26
THE GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Charming weather Greets the Play
ers on the Tuxedo Links.

ers on the Tuxedo Links
Tuxedo Park, \ Y, Sept 25.-The
golfers mad charming weather for the
Continuation ot their match today on the
Tuxedo glub links. There was not IA
breath 3f wind o. mar the flight OF the
balls and yesterdays rain had made the
turf perfect No one could pEt forward
bad lies as an excuse for weak,
bras,y o. IRON shot. The morning event
was a hogie handicap, IN which Tie re
suits were as follows.
W r. ninsmore. lr-. Tuxedo, 2 down
J Chadwiek, Ncwburgh, 1 down 4. p.
Davis, West Point, 4 down; r. Belts,
stinnec1ck Hills, 9 down; F 7. Under
hall, Queens county, Z down; \ II. Lord,
Shinuccock Hills, down; S. n. Allen,
North Jersey, down; l.. f. II. Belts,
shiunecook Huls, down; d Brandreth-
Duchess county, 10 down; II. G. Young,
tuxedo, IL down; W Breese Smit b,
Tuxedo, Z down.
esced in.
Tie winner, Dinsuore, won the consola-
ton cup in the Tuxedo open tournament
of1s96.
The chief event OF the day was an eight
| een-hole open handicap, with three prizes
viz, cups for the first and second on the
net scores and a gold medal for the bes-
( gross score There were eighty-two en-
tries, and, as there were but few absentces
the field was one of the greatest Of th'
year in point OF numbers.
The number Of players made a Ions
! wait at the tees on the short holes, anc
| the consequent aggravation and delay pu
a number OF the players off their gaIn'
50 that in spite OF the fine weather, tn,
scores were poor.
The times., 1897-09-26
QUESTION OF CHURCH MUSIC
A Strong Desire TO Return TO Com
positions of Palestrina's school.


Rome, Sept. 25.-An interesting discus
sion going on here on the question of
church music reveals a strong desire TO
return TO the true church music, namely,
the Gregcrlan chant and compositions Of
Palestrina and his school.
The congregation Of Rites has frequently
revised the rules Of music services, but
they have been rendered negatory owing
to the opposition of rectors, chapters of
churches, and kapelmeisters. The famous
Jesuit review, the Civilta Cattolica, five
years ago conducted vigorous campaign
against the ecclesiastical music used in
Rome, including that used In the Pope's
chapel. The writer, Father de Santi,
was SIlenced at the instance of the kapel-
meisters, orsanists, and singers. 1t
seemed that the custom which resisted so
many regenerators, including Able List,
was likely to toe perpetuated, but the
reformers are now encouraged by the re
uloval Of the intoleranU prefect Of the Con.
gregation of Rites, who has been sue
ceeded by a friendly Jesuit, Cardina MAJ
zelIa.
The times., 1897-09-26
Injured bv DlngIev BlII.

Berlin, Sept. 25.-The Frankfurter Eel
tung gives instances of the many German
industries that are suffering from The ef.
fects of the Dingley tariff law. The iron
works at Remscheid and the cutleries ~
SoliDger have been badly hit. The manu-
facturers of inferior silks at Grefeld have
been given their coup de grace. Fac
tories throughout Silesia are limiting their
output Manufacturers of the finer wool
ems hope TO maintain their ground, hut
the manufacturers of the cheaper cotton
prints and woolens are unable TO fight
the tariff.
The times., 1897-09-26
Buffalo Mayoralty Convention

Buffalo, N. a., Sept. 25.-The Repub-
lican city convention today nominated
John N. Scatcherd for mayor. Mr.. Scatch-
erd is lumber dealer and captain of the
Buffalo Polo Club team.
Strangely enough, his strength In the
convention today came from the German
wards OF the East Side, his own district,
In the fashionable part OF the town, voting
against him.
The times., 1897-09-26
GERMANY,S NEW CRUISER.
Successful Launching of the Furst
Bismarck at KeiI.

Ken. Sept. 25.-The new cruiser Furst
Bismarck was launched here today and
was christened by the ex-chanc ellor's
daughter -in-Iaw, Countess William Bis
marck.
After the launching Rear Admiral Tirpitz,
chief OF the imperial admiralty, made a
speech in which he said Emperor Wi!liam
ordered that his proud ship should bear
the name Of the greatest statesman of the
century, name inseparably connected
with the restoration of the empire, at the
sound Of which the hearts of all Germans
beat higher.
Subsequently Dr.. Miguel, vice president
OF the Prussian ministry, and Admiral Tir-
pitz visited Prince Bismarck at Frieder.
icruhe and presented to him a ma gnifieent
model OF the new cruiser.
The times., 1897-09-26
Corpeu Wins From Colgate

Ithaca, N. Y, Sept. 25.-The football
season opened here today with a game
between Colgate and Cornell. Corne ell
won by the score Of 6 to O. On account
Of the heat the halves were only OF ten
minutes duration. Cornell scored the
first and only touchdown in the first half,
after seven minutes play, by series
OF rushes through Colgate's tackle. For
the balance OF the game Cornell played
entirely on the defensive. Colgate could
90 very Iitue with Cornen's line
The times., 1897-09-26
Fail to Agree on a Verdict

Hazleton, Sept. 25.-The coroners jury
which was to render Il verdict OF the
killing of the riotous strikers at Lattimer
met this evening, but, after a protracted
session, could not agree upon a verdict.
Four of the six wanted to censure the
sheriff's deputies, it is understood, while
two refused to do SO. They Will meet
again on Monday evening and try to agree
upon a verdict.
The times., 1897-09-26
RAILROAD REORGANIZATION.
Plans for Taking the b. & o. Out of
Receivers Hands

Receivers Hands.
Baltimore, Md. Sept. 25.-Now that the
summer season is over, it is probable that
the effort u reorgani2e the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company VIII lie re
neweh. Although no Gate has yet been
fixed for . meeting of the Baltimore reor-
ganization committee, it is believed i'll
flnancisI circles hat the committee VIII
soon get down to work and make d de
termined effort to reorganiZe the company
aud fly the policy by which the system
shall he operated after being taken out OF
the han ds of the receivers.
Itis thought Messrs. Morgan & Company.
OF New York, Will Join hands with the
committee to bring about the reorganiza-
ton
The times., 1897-09-26
MORMON ELDERS IN GEoRGIA.
Many of Them Trying To Make. Con-
verts for Their Faith.

yaIdosa, Ga Sept. 25.-Two Mormon
elders. giving their names as W 6. Fisher
and Samuel Fisher, reached this city this
" eek 10 begin the dissemination OF their
religious views in this section- They came
from Le',e City, Fla, where they had been
preaching and working for some time
Many Mormon elders are now ia the State
doing miSsioHary work They claim that
they follow the SeripturaI Injunction about
receiving neither script nor money OF
any kind from the public, unless i5 is given
without the asking
They endeayored to get a building in
whlcH y,. hold their meetings here, and i5
is said that soneof the local ministers were
asked II JheiT church migh1 be used Owing
10 the peculiar doctrines which they preach
they yer. j MED entraHc- into the churches
The city han or courthouse may be granted
them.
IN case these are refused they say they
VIII uold meetings upon the street.
The times., 1897-09-26
A DESPERATE GANG.
Four Men Badly Injured In Fight
on q Train

on Train.
Detroit Sept. 25,-For several months q
gang of robbers known as the Lake Shore
gang" has been terrorizing the railroad
employees between here and Toledo. They
had battle with the officers at Peters
burg in July, IN which three persons were
killed, and III a fight at Elkhart six
months ago they killed two officers and
one trainn1an. There was a third fight
last night on a Michigan Central freight
train. 81
Willie the train was south Of Trenton
the gang, led by burly III an, who has a
wooden leg, came upon the party of seven
tramps. The gang was armed with re-
volvers, knives and bluageons, and when
the fight ended they were masters of tho
situation, and every one of the seven
victims was forced to jump or was thrown
from the train. Four men We're badly in
jured. mtf
The times., 1897-09-26
Fatel Sta hblng ARRAY,

Laporte, Ind, Sept 25.- Dennis Leasue,
OF Star City. was fatally stabbed last
night In an alteration with Willie Ross.
Lcasue was taken to his home in dying
condition, and soon after his arrival his
wife went insane Her condition is at
tributed to the shock
The times., 1897-09-26
Town rocked by Fire

Alton. 1. T., Sept. 20 This little town
was almost wiped out by fire yesterday
afternoon All the business houses We're
destroyed, including the Frisco depot
aud fifteen cars of wheat. The loss VIII
foot up nearly $4,000
The times., 1897-09-26
THE INDIA RAILWAY WRECK.
Hundred and Fifty Killed by DisaS.
ter In the Madras District.

tpT III tHS MEUIHS DIStTItV-
Madras, Sept. 25.-Details Of the ran
way disaster on the line running between
BanCalu-e ard Mysore received here this
morning show that SO persons were
killed. Seventy others escaped death,
buI fourteen Of them were seriously in
jured.
" hen the train ran into the demolished
bridge aud dashed into the river the boiler
of the engine exploded, blowing the en-
gineer and fireman to atoms. The five
cars behind the engine plunged into the
flood ard most of those who lost their
lives weTe drowned, though some were
crushed between the shattered cars.
The times., 1897-09-26
Thirty Criminals Executed

San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Sept. 25.-Sev-
eral days ago thirty professional criminals,
who had been confined in prison here for
some time, were escorted 10 point west
OF here, on the Mexican Central Railroad,
and sll were shot 10 dea th.
The times., 1897-09-26
= Test Of Ingenuity.

tFrom the AtchisOn GlObe.)
The man never lived who could take
out all the dishes his wife has in tho
refrigerator, aud find room TO put hall
OF them back in again.
The times., 1897-09-26
An AvuneuIar Command.

From the Columbus Call)
Hanua's General Order, No. 1
70 Maior Charles Jackass Dick: Pay
spot cash Nc more checks Your uncle.
MARCUS.
The times., 1897-09-26
LARCENY CHARGE DISMISSED.
Former Attorney General Harmon
Says His Sister Is Insane.

Says His Sister Is Insane.
New York, Sept. 25.-The grand jury has
dismissed the complaint of larceny made
against Florence r. Harmon, sister Of Jud-
sol. Harmon, President Cleveland's former
Attorney General. Miss Harmon was ar
rested a week ago today ON the charge of
stealing a diamond and opal ring from
Oliver Farrands jewelry store here. Mr..
Harfnon told District Attorney Olcott that
his sister was insane and should be sent
to sapitarium. Jeweler Farrand went
before the grand Jury, and, 1T is said,
made sta tenent that he believed Miss
Harilpn was Insane and did not know
what she was doing when she took the
ring from hts store. The grand jury then
dismissed the complaint.
The times., 1897-09-26
The source of Woe.

tFr5m the Atchison GIobe.l
Some people claim that liquor is the
soGrce OF more misery than anything else
in tne world. We claim they are mistaken;
il is a dentists chair
The times., 1897-09-26
Joining His Father.

tFrom the baltimore News.l
Mr. ] ohn L. Wellington, the only son OF
Senator George L. W wellington, has entered
the freshman class at Princeton College.