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The times., 1897-09-29

The NatiouaI Leader on Consistency.
In letter said to have been addressed
10 Col. william I. Brown, Of New York, by
the Hon william Jennings Bryan, and which
has Great q considerable stir among Demo
cratic circles in that city, the following
passage occurs:
A triumph of the Democracy OF Greater
New York except under the auspices q
the issue that animates the party. Will
have the same moral effect as renewed
and affirmed triumph Of the agencies led
by Senator Hanna
fixed principles, The supreme prerogative
or the ballot becomes prostltuted 10
contest between organiza tlons for the
spOils ot Olffce and the enjoyment OF sue
cess To this prostitution OF the ballot
may be aScTihed every cha pter Of shame
ami corruption u the history OF American
municipal government. 1t is better t0 have
a government 10y the Republican aruy, re-
spOnsible 10 its declarations, than gov
ernWent by Democratic partisans without
responsibility to democratic principles.
When the effect Of utterances like these
Is added u the rolling snow ball OF the
United Democracy's action, bithcsto re-
corded Ia these columns, the conclusion is
justified that Tammany leaders VIII hesi-
tate before carving out their deal with the
whitney -Flower-Belmont gold element, and
even be likely to come out at last and
fnd9rset The Chicago platform. Party friends
OF Mr. SEeehau credit that gentleman with
having wished 10 do this from the start
Nothing Is palmer to him than THAI there is
a serious and Widespread revolt against the
sell cut. among the Democratic r.asses
II nc haa only TO count with the organiza-
ton ia old New York, it might be feasible
T. whip it into line; but no living man
can teH what the combined Democracy 3f
the counties of Manhattan, Long Island
and staten Island VIII do when punched
together Tor Tie first time in history.
The times., 1897-09-29
COMMITTEES WE'RE APPOINTED.
There Being Nothing Else to Do,
Monetary Commission Adjourns.

There Being Nothing Else TO DO
Monetary Commission Adjourns.
Just before the adjournment Of last
nights session of the monetary conferences
Chairman Edmmds ANNOUNCED the appoint
nent OF the following committees;
Committee on metallic currenoy-C Stu
art Patterson, Fennsy ylvania; Louis A Gar
nett, California, and j. Laurence Laughlin,
Illinois.
Committee on demand obligations Of the
Government Robert s. Taylor, Indiana;
Stuyvesant Fish, New York; ]. W. Fries,
North Carolina, and George F, Edmunds,
Vermont.
Committee on banking system-Charles s.
Fairchiid, New York; 7 G.. Bush, Alabama:
W b. Dean, Minnesota, and George E.
leighton, Missouri,
1t was decided that after the session
this morning the general committee should
adicurn until October IL This VIII be
done in order TO give the suhoommittees
an opportunity to eollate the information
that has been laid before them, and to ar
range and digest the views and suggestions
that have teen brought out in the general
conferences that have been held during the
past week.
Several of the members of the commits
sion viii return to their homes in order
TO arrange their private affairs so as to
enable them TO spend much OF their time
i'll Washington in the prosecution of the
work fer which the commission was
created The work OF the committees
will be kept secret.
The times., 1897-09-29
The Rights of the Dog.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer3
There's altogether too much liberty al.
lowed in this country. Look at our public
streets. There's no safety there for man
or beast
Il thought the streets We're full of safe
ties. But what's the matter now?''
Our pet dog went out in the roadway,
where he has perfect right to be, and
just because he wouldn't get out the way
quick enough to oblige desperate wheel
man he was run over and ha his tai! half
atnputated lt'san outrage and somebody Y
viii have to pay for it,"
What are you going to do about it?"
Tin going to sue the fellow who ran
over him."
Where is he?"
Ties stiu IL the hospital"
The times., 1897-09-29
AvENGE CAPT. ROSS MURDER.
The Dutch Attack the Achinese,
KILLING Many OF Them.

killing Many of Them.
San Francisco, Sep. Is News comes
from the Straits Settlements that the
Dutch have been avenged Oh the Aehinese
pirates recent murder OF Captain Ross,
OF the steamer Pegu and number OF the
crew and passengers.
The Dutch forces attacked the town of
Segli on Augus5 g, and captured the place,
the Achinese losing 10 killed and many
wounded. Segli was defended by 1900
Achinese, who had thrown up 8 forts Of
logs and Stone, connected by a chain Of
ear shworks. Two batteries of modern
ar sillery were employed by the Dutch and
several regiments OF infantry. The in
fantry was armed with repeating rifles,
which were used againsf the Achinese for
the first time.
The pirates Were poorly armed and they
stood in awe Of the Dutch rifles. The
artillery bombarded the defenses for forty
eight hours. The place was then carried
by assault, with the results described.
The Achinese fought desperately and
showed the greatest bravery In battle.
The Dutch of SGnatra have been try
ing for twenty-five years To conquer the
Achinese, but have not succeeded.
The times., 1897-09-29
PREPARING FOR POSSIBLE WAR.
Energetic Work on the Fortified
tions AT Key West.

tlOnS AT hey west.
Key West Sept. 2S.-Great activity is
noticed here in the naval station. Prepara
tions are made as if for the reception
of a large number OF warships. The docks
and basins are being cleared and many
other preparations made that, to the
experienced, show that something is in the
wind. Naval stores are being accumu-
lated in large quantities. The work on the
day, many men having been added to
the working force. IL is report ted that a
site for a large disappearing gun is
being made and that several other changes
have been made in the plans first sent,
showing that the Qualifications here are
to be greatly strengthened over The first
plans,
Strangers are forbidden on the Govern
ment reservations, and great air or
secrecy is manifested in all parts OF the
grounds
The workmen are forbidden TO talk of
the work they are engaged in, and
general air OF hustle prevails far greater
than at an time for many previous years.
1t is the general impression here that the
American Government is making these
preparations so as To be fully prepared
IN case there is a war with Spain over
Cuba.
The report that Spain intends sending
a flotila of warships to Cuba may also
have stimulated this Government to action.
The times., 1897-09-29
WOODWARD
maaaLOTHROP and
10th, 18th and F Sts. N. w.
The New Fall
Suits and Wraps.

We are ready with the new
stock, and it appeals strongly to
all women OF taste, especially to
those inclined to be a bit fastidi-
Gus. We are not confined to any
one house in our selections, but
pick from the leading manufac-
turers, the best productions of
each, getting together a stock
that IN every way is equal to any
possible to show.
Among recent arrivals are tho
following special values:
Separate Skirts OF high grade Black sak
and Satin Brncades-excelIent In make
and finish and perfect hanging.
S7.25. 1915 and $1,000 each.
Tailor-made Skirts Of Black and Nsvy
BIce cheyiot, cut IN the latest shape and
finished in superior manner.
$500 each.
Fire Rack Kersey Cloth capes, lined
throughout with fancy silk and trimmed
in satin ribbon-perfeot hanging.
$1,000 each.
High-grade TaRor-made Suits-the very
latest creations. many of which are ex-
elusive styles.
$1,000 to $50. 90 each.
Third floor.
The times., 1897-09-29
New Cut Glass.
Second floor.

Never until now have we been
able to serve you so well with
choice Cut Glass. Buying IN
the summer, when there IS no
demand for this class of goods,
allows US to name prices unusual
for their littleness.
We quote the following few
items and invite your inspection
of our magnificent new stock:
New Cut Glass caraffes, each -. S1.5O
New Cut Glass Handled Nappies.
each. ............-.-..-...--' S1.6O
New Cut Glass Vases, each .... Sits
New Cut Glass sterling-top Shakers.
each .....,...............-'' 500
New Cut Glass Syrup Jugs, each so
New Cut Glass Olive Dishes each Sits
New Cut Glass Vinegar Cruets,
each ..-................'...- S1,O0
Fifth floor.
The times., 1897-09-29
SPANISH REPORTS DENIED.
Tomas Estrada Palma Refutes State
nents of Cuban Cruelty.


New York, Sept. 28.-Referrlng to the
allegations Of the Spanish authorities
in Havana, that in entering Las Tunas the
Cuban arr1y had committed all sorts OF
outrages upon the peaceable inhabitants
of the city, Senor Tomas Estrada Palma,
the Culah delegate here, said today:
The best proof of the falsity OF this re-
portis u ise foundin the Spanish spapers
published in Cuba. Here is what Ell Por
yenir, of Gibara, printed on September IL:
"'Dr. BenediG and his family, two off
GERS and 40 sick AMI wounded soldiers
from the Victoria de las Tunas hospital
have been delivered by the insurgents TO our
authorities at Manabon-'
Nov, if the Cuban soldiers spared
the lives of the Spanish prisoners, is it
credible that they should have acted 10
cruelty toward the defenseless inhabitants
OF the captured city,"
The times., 1897-09-29
One WnnId Think So.

(From the Philadelphia Record)
Secretary Gage has decided to establish
an honorary service for the Treasury De
partment, which viii, in fact, be q pen
sion system Wouldn't it be better to
wait TIL tHe end Of the military pension
roll shall be more plainly in sight Before
starting in on a civil pension list?
The times., 1897-09-29
\ Fine Legal Question.
lFrom the MInneapolis Jonrnal.l

tFrom the MlnneapOIls JhuIhdI-I
Say" said the gentleman who had
slipped into the office, Il want some ad-
vice, see?"
We've got it to sell here" said the
eminent lawyer.
1T is like dis. I got pinched tree
years ago for little job, an las week
got a sentence o two years, an dey
allows me fer de time I lays in Jail
waitin' trial.
Exactly"
'.Accordin to dat, de State owes me
years time. How am l goin' 10 git it?''
The times., 1897-09-29

What is known as the famine fever"
has already broken out in parts Of Ire
land. This Illness is caused by eating dis
eased potatoes, and it is likely to become
general, since sound tubers are not to be
found in this years crop. Unpre judiced
and intelligent observers estimate that by
December the laboring aud small tenant
classes viii have exhausted their food
supply and will be dependent upon govern
ment aid in the way OF relief works ana
such things.
The times., 1897-09-29
An Uncalled.For Question

(FrOm the Boston Transcript
GraiGin--I respect man who is really
in sea=cu OF Information, but there are
some persons who seem TO ask questions
simply for the sake of asking them.
Digoy-T That's 50. There's Ditrner, for in
stance. He asked Ire today when l was
going to pay that $10I borrowed OF himIast
month.