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The times., 1897-05-19
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The times., 1897-05-19
Colored People in Business.

The progress and prospects Of the col
ored man in business will be the topic
for review tomorrow evening at st.
Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church,
under the auspices OF the Mems Guild, OF
which Z w. Thompsonis president Short
addresses bearing upon the several phases
of commercial enterprises among the col
ored people OF the District will be deliv
cred by Hon. John K. Lynch, president Of
the Capital Savings Bank; MIR. Robert n.
Terrell, vice president of the Industrial
Building and Savings Association; Col. NJ
NJ Holland president of the Alpha Bank
ing and Isurance Company; Mr.. Whitfield
Mckinley, real estate agent, and Mr. B.
L. II Walton, manager Washington Com.
mission and Supply Company Miss Mamie
H. Burroughs will discuss the commercial
outlook for colored boys and girls. Mr.
James T. Walker will sing and Mr.. V.
R. Mapp will render a violin solo. The
exercises will begin at 8 p. nj. in the
parish haii.
The times., 1897-05-19
A Question for the Autocrnt.

We are really interested to know if Mr.
Thomas Brackett Reed. of Maine. intends
to place his autocratic personality in the
position of a block in the way of consider
alton, by the suppressed House of Repre-
sentatives, of the Cuban belligerency reso-
luton? We beg TO remind Mr. Reed that
this is not a political matter. He knows
as well as anybody, that it merely is
question of national honor and a recognl-
tion Of the commonest rights OF humanity.
MIR. Reed is completely aware that the
horrors Of official starvation of the people
of Cuba; OF the atrocious murder OF the
wounded in hospitals; of the fiendish out
rage and butchery of innocent women and
children, are matters concerning which 40
party lines are. or could be, drawn They
appeal to the American people, who ever
have been able TO sink party differences in
honor. They appeal to the sentiment of
common humanity throughout the world.
and they appeal to the Just and awful God
above. who is as free from partisan politics
as He is free from the possibility OF tolera-
ton for the hellish crimes of Spain n Cuba,
however much the human government Of
"a great, free and enTaged people may be
able TO regard them with sanctimonious
placidity in the interests of sugar and
Spanish bonds
We earnestly hope that Mr.. Reed may
abate has apparent fealty to the Spanish
combination In the United States, which
seeks to tie the hands OF the
nation of Washington and OF Lin
coin, that it may continue to appear
as the willing ally OF Spain in a war
against heIplessness and piteous pleading.
bleeding womanhood and childhood.
There are times when a great national
crisis is at hand. when men and magnates
OF every party, sinking all differences
arising from divergent conception of duty
or policy in strictly material matters,
should join heart and hand to sustain
the holy cause of national honor, Of
humanity, and of God.
Under which King, Bezoaian?"
The times., 1897-05-19
MR.. BONNER ANSWERS ROCKHILL
He Reiterates His First Charge
About the Cuban Letters.

TO the Editor of TIE Times
Mr.. William Woodville Rookhill former
Assistant Secretary of State and who is
still acting as assistant to Judge bay, who
now fills tina, office, has characterized ne
in the public prints of this and other cities
as ian egregious falsifier.' He denies in
the strongest language, coupled with per-
sonal reflections upon me, that he ever
wrote or caused to be written, any letters
TO any American consul in Cuba containing
expressions which could, by the widest
stretch OF imagination, DE distorted into
such language as l read from the stage OF
the Columbia Theater last Sunday after
noon. He declares that no proof can Ice
produced showing that he has ever been
guilty of such an act during his term in
office.
MIR HockhAl is In q position 10 know
whereof he speaks If he asserts that no
record OF such communications from him
can be found at the State Department.
1t VIII not. however, avail him 10 attempt
to make this question u matter OF personal
veracity between himself and me We all
know that the diplomatic conscience is
necessarily flexible and the diplomatic
memory is exceedingly convenient.
| am not at liberty 10 publish the details
of this remarkable diplomatic transac-
ton, but | shall be very happy To turn over
all the facts In my possession To the proper
authorities, aud am very much mistaken #
AN investigation VIII not soon be begun by
a power whichis capable of compelling the
truth from the sanctinlonious and sacred pre-
cihcts Of the State Department itself
l have absolute knowledge that Mr.
Ruckhill did write the letters which ]
quoted on Sunday. And | am not alCne in
this kno wledEe There are gentlemen
now in this city whose long public service
and spotless integrity place them above
the shadow of suspicion, who also have
personal knowledge OF the truth or my as
sertions; and there are officials Of the
State Department itself who. If need be,
can give their teStinonyto rhe same effect
1t is weli-known that IN matters OF this
kind the State Department has never pre-
served that record for inviolate and sacred
secrecy, which its chiefs would fain claim
for it, and Mr. Rockhill willdoubtless take
further counsel with himself before he
forces this matter to an investigation
IT may be-though, of course, | have no
personal knowledge TO this effect-.hat
the records of Mr.. Rockhf!l's pro-Spa nsh
effuSions have been prudently pat beyond
the reach OF an investigating committee
when other valuable public documents dis
appeared at-the close OF the last Admins
tratioD- But the letters which quoted al e
still In existence, and may be produced
as evidence.
MIR. Rockhill has characterized me, am
told, as an ''egregious liar" If he has been
correctly quoted in the newspapers, / have
only to say that when he declares that he
never wrote the letters which were read
at the mass meeting on Sunday, he him
self asserts what be knows to be a deIb-
crate untruth.
JOHN STUART BONNER.
The times., 1897-05-19
An American Admiral.

In these sad times of trucking TO for
eign powers aud interests there is breezy
refreshing Americanism in the remark at
tributed TO Admiral Beardslee in CONVEX
sation with the japanese minister to Ha-
wait, in Honolulu: we want you people
to keep your hands OFF this country" SAID
the American admiral. Minister Shimam-
ura replied: Would you like TO have me
quote your remark in nay dispatches 10 my
government" Well" rejoiped our man.
you can tell your government that IL was
a remark passed while we wete en- joying a
social glass OF wine, II you want to -
If this is. an indication Of the Foley au-
tnoiized for Admiral Beardslee in tie Ha-
waiian Islands it seems to be the light
stuff, Of which we may id there is little
doubt that he also has plenty. Hemayneed
it for more serious use before long, for an
other huge cargo of japanese 'laboIers'
and ''studen ts"is on its way 10 the country,
and the question is, viii the Hawaiian au-
thorties be allowed to pack them home
again, or Will they have to let the i'm
migrants land? What will the commander
OF the Japanese maR-of-war do about it,
and if he does anything. what will Admiral
Beardsiee do bout that?
Hawaii is not likely to lose her interest
to the American people for some time yet.
The times., 1897-05-19
FOUND DEAD IN HIS CELL.
Edward Radford Follows His Wife
to the Unknown Country.

New York, May lS.-Edward Radford,
who was arrested yesterday and held to
await the result of an autopsy on the
body OF his wife, died this morning
in the Hudson Street Hospital
Radford was locked up last night in the
Oak street station. He was Intoxicated
when arrested and said that he and his
wife haG been drinking wood alcohol He
did not report his wife's death until two
hours after the time he said he found
her in bed, and the police arrested him
Oh suspicion of being implicated In it.
Rad!ord was found in q state OF coma
in his cell in the Oak street station this
morning. and was removed to the hospital,
where he died Radford and his wife
Travelled by wagon from Illinois to Maine
and came on foot to this city few days
ago.
There were several bottles labeled NOR
phine found in their rooms. 1t is supposed
that Radford and his wife took morphine
and wood alcohol, which caused their
deaths.
The times., 1897-05-19
CAPITOL NEWS AND GOSSIP.

In response to the charges against the
Southern Railway the Postmaster Gen
eral yesteLday transmitted to the Senate
letter complying. with resolution adopt
ed by the Senate last month. This COM
munication is regarded as a full yindication
OF any reflection upon the company con-
corning the transportation of the mails.
The Southern Railway Company has been
known to the department as mail carrier
on the part of the line between Washing
ton and Atlanta since July /, 1894. Post
master General Gary says that the last
weighing of mail on the Southern road
was conducted with more than usual care,
and the report showed nothing but proper
carrying of the mails and charges there
for. Mr. Brown, OF the Southern road was
at the Capitol yesterday interested in
legislation affecting his company He is
much pleased with the letter to the Sen
ate.
The times., 1897-05-19
UTAH REoUIsITIoN CASE.
Gov. Black Orders the Release of
Graves and Barton.

Albany, y. Y, May 1S.-Gov Black to-
day refused To issue, on the evidence sub
mitted, requisition papers at the request
OF the governor OF Utah for the surrender
or Leon Graves and Clarence Barton, who
are under arrest in New York city on the
charge OF stealing So, 900 from the Utah
Loan and Trust Company Of ogden, Utah.
The counsel OF the men claim they were
arrested on the charge without the least
evidence TO connect them with the theft
OF the money.
Mrs. Barton and her uncle were present
in the executive chamber at the hearing,
as were the Utah officers sent on to take
the prisoners back TO Ogden.
When the governors decision was an
nounced Mrs Barton exclaimed with flash
ing eyes. ''How / wish there was some
way for me to give the Utah officers a
bouquet to take back with them to the
wild and woody West
The prisoners attorneys will irnmedi-
ately make application for the discharge
OF the prisoners under a writ OF habeas
corpus
The times., 1897-05-19
The letter addressed to The Times al

The letter addressed to The Times and
signed by Mr.. Bonner, secretary Of the
Cuban League in Washington, would
seem TO place Mr.. w. Woodville Rockhiii
of the State Department, in a delicate
position Mr.. Rockhill denies the author
ship OF the letters, extracts from which
were read by Mr.. Bonner at the Cuban
mass meeting On Sunday. The latter
asserts that Mr. Rockhills authorship
can be proved. and in effect challenges
the ex-Assstant Secretary of State and
candidate for the Chinese mission, TO ask
for an investigation. The question Of
veracity is so clearly defined that we
do not see how Mr. Rockhll can avoid the
issue.
The times., 1897-05-19
Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY. MAY 10.
A Spanish Organ in washington.

In the course of leading editorial the
Washington Post yesterday made the fol-
lowing announcement:
We think 1t proper to reiterdte the senti-
alent expressed on Saturday morning aohen
discussing tie same situation. II still seems
to ms that Congress tciH do ,oeU TO content IT,
self ,oith making the appropriation suggested
6y The President and then postpone any far
taer action acith reference 10 Cgbaa affairs.
We reprint this in the interest of hu-
manity. We desire the citizens OF Wash
iDgton to know that there is printed at
the Capital Of the United States news
paper which boldly advises Congress and
the President to do nothing to stop the
carnival of crime now going on in Cuba
under the auspices of the Spanish gov
erument.
Tine Washington Post knows the truth
about Cuba, and, in spite of 1t, openly pro-
claims itself the advocate and defender
OF the Spanish policy there. We beg the
self-respecting men and women OF Wash
iDgton TO take notice accordingly
The times., 1897-05-19
COL JOHN TRAcEYs FUNERAL.
After Services Yesterday His He
mains Were Taken to New York.

The preliminary funeral services over the
remains OF Col. John Tracey, late superin-
tendent OF charities for the District OF
Columbia, We're held in the chapel con-
nected with Lees undertaking establish
ment, on Pennsylvania avenue, at clock
yesterday afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Father MCGEE. of st. Patrick's Church, who
referred in an eloquent manner to the
many religious and scholarly attributes, as
Well as 10 the active and useful life of
tie deceased.
The remains We're taken on late train
last night over the Pennsylvania la TO Albany,
where on Thursday morning high mass viii
be celebrated at st. AIMS Church, after
which interment will be made at st. Agnes
Cemetery, near Albany.
Gen. Charles Tracey, brother OF the de-
ceased, was at the District building yes
terday morning to see Commissioner Ross
He spent some time conversing with Mr.
Ross, who had many kind words for the
memory OF the deceased superintendent Of
charities.
The times., 1897-05-19
MIR. SQUIRE A sCoRCHER.
Secretary Ayers Secretary Nj
rested for Fast Riding.

Last evening as Bicycle Policeman Rob-
ertson was riding UP Fourteenth street q
gentleman in natty bicycle suit whizzed
by him like shot. The officer chased him
for several blocks, overlook him. and re-
quested his company 10 No. 8 station.
The man protested that he should not be
arrested because he was private secre-
tary TO Hon. Russell q. Alger. Secretary of
War. He was registered on the blotJer as
Frank c Squire, and left So collateral for
appearance before Judge Kimball this
morning.
Last summer Officer Robertson arrested
the prr2ate secretary TO Assistant Secretary
McAdoo on the same charge. and that
official made an unsuccessful attempt TO
have the policeman discharged for the
arrest and complying with the law. The
authorities, however, upheld the officer.
The times., 1897-05-19

ALI sorts OF creatures visit the capitol,
but the latest arrival is the new woman In
real short dresses. No blooners or legSings,
mind you, but short skirts full four inches
above the shoe tops, and displaying neat
designs in ribiied and decorated hose. This
costume is not confined to the young,
either. Women with streaks Of gray and
some with facial seams affect the new
ideas. Often their appearance Is iidicu-
lous, reminding one OF the story told by
Col. Rain, Of Kentucky, about the country
boy who, with his father, made his first
visit to the city. He viewed sights akin
to the above described new woman and
then with astonishIuent turned TO his
parent with the remark, What queer
sights we see, father, when we haven't
our guns with US
The times., 1897-05-19
BABY DIDN'T SAVE HER.
Alice Queenan Brought One For
sympathy, hut Was Sent Down.


Alice Queenan, poitly ooloTed woman.
with a small infant in her arms, was a
prisoner III the police court dock yesterday
afternoon charged by Sergt John c. Daley
and Patroiman Schneider with keeping
Giscrderly house in Ambush courtsOuth west,
near the river.
Before the case is heard" said Sergt.
Daley, Il want to state that the baby in
that woman's arms is not her child. She
has brought her for sympathy"
''She evidently read The Morning Times. ="
said q court attache, sottO voce, refer
ring to the case OF Birdie Reynolds. mo
was charged with the same offense, found
guilty but released on Monday on account
of her nursing babe.
witnesses told of the bad character of
Alice Queenan's house, and the people
who frequented it; also of frequent mid
night bra wis there.
The baby act did not save the woman:
She went to Jail for two months in default
OF a $50 fine, and colored man carried
the infant TO its mother in South Wash
ington.
The times., 1897-05-19

1t is quite evident that Russia thinks the
WARM Greece has gone far enough. Domoko:
army having Tetreated IN disorder after
one days fighting. In order to convince
the Sultan that the Cars inv vitation to
'.cease firing" meant business, the Com
mander of the Faithful was also notified
that the mobilization of the Bulgarian
sented as being willing to quit. 1t will
be observed that, as usual, the winning
card is played by Russia.
The times., 1897-05-19
RED MEN, GREET THEIR CHIEF.
Idaho Tribes Reception to Great
Incohonee Daniel.

idaho Tribe, No. 15, Improved Order OF
Red Men, gave an enthusiastic reception
to Robert 7. Daniel, gfeatinconhOnee OF the
order in the United states, at Northeast
Temple last night. Speeches Were made
by Mr.. Daniel and Representative Liv-
ingston.~o Georgia.
The temple was radiantly decorated with
palms, flags. flowers and Chinese lanterns
A drum and bugle corps supplied martial
music. Prophet Seheu invoked the Great
Spirit, and Mr. Collins read letters of
regret FROM Commissioner Ross, Represen-
tative Moody, OF Massachusetts; George F.
Fowltr George w. Lindsey, of Baltimore;
Idaho Tribe, No. 73, OF Philadelphia;
Charles c. Conneil. great chief OF records;
IL. C Landenslager, and others.
The East Washington Guitar Club played
one number and musical and literary
program was rendered by Miss Gertrude
Saunders. Miss T. Burnha I'd. Mr. John l.
Dwyer, Master Bennie Cox, Miss Mcmahon
and others. Ait TRIES OF Red Men in this
Jurisdiction were present.
The times., 1897-05-19

1t must be highly satisfactory to the
President to learn that his special COM
missioner is working industriously at his
task Of acquiring inside knowledge of ac-
tual conditions in Cuba, as well as OF the
torture and assa assination of DR.. Ruiz, OF
Philadelphia Mr. Calhoun has been greeted
cordially by the mayor Of Havana, and the
Spanish yacht club has feted him at its
pleasant club house down the bay We do
not doubt that in this way he will ,apidly
absorb all the Information he was sent to
the island to Obtain. Among other things
wefully expect that he willcome back with
areportthatthe revolution does notan|unt
to much, shat all decent Cubans are ca ger to
acceptthe reforms" proposed by Spain, or,
il we do not choose to compel their accept
ance of these, that they would cheerfully
shoulder the Spanish debt on the island,
amounting to 1926 100000, and besides
thai tpayanindemnity y of $50, 900 900 more
to the sugar trust, in return for our inter
vention and control over their finances
in the interests of the Spanish bond
holders and thetrust a Mr.. Calhoun does
not know word Of Spanish, nor Spaniard
from a Cuban, he easily will meet many
"Cubans" who will give him these assur-
ances, which may be conclusive to the
Administration.
The times., 1897-05-19

There was an interesting scene In the
rotunda OF the Capitol yesterday after
noon. squatted upon the floor were
little groups of school children. Spread
out before them were large sheets Of
cardboard. and upon this the children
rested sheets of paper, upon which they
were tracing with pencil certain inter
esting features of the Capitol dome With
each group was an attentive teacher.
The little students were much inFt rested
in their work and some OF the specimens
were excellent bits OF workmanship for
children so young. The practical method
OF Installing knowledge in the minds OF
the young is being rapidly adopted by public
school teachers.
The times., 1897-05-19
YAQUI INDIANS SUBMIT.
After Years of Warfare They Make
Peace with Mexico.


Ortiz, Mex. May 1S.-The great peace
conference between the Mexican govern
nent and the Yaqui Indians was concluded
here today after three days session.
The conference resulted i'll the formal
ratification OF a treaty OF peace between
the Indians and the government, by the
terms OF which the Indians accept lands
in severalty and yield their claim to ;he
remainder OF the vast area for the control
of which they have been wagiBg a bitter
war for many years, killing hundreds OF
innocent settlers and driving out the
Federal troops whenever tie latter sought
to SUPPRESS their acts Of violence
This is the first time the tribe has ever
acknowledged itself as subjected 10 the
government of Mexico. Their war has
been a continuous one.
Their lands are the richest in gold in
Mexico, or the world, and they are known
to own and operate gold mines OF fab
uious richness.
The times., 1897-05-19
April Revenues SsB,7O5 short of
the Total Last Year.

The Treasury reports OF internal revenue
receipts for the month ending April so,
shows falling off of 500 .705, as conf
pared with April. 1896. The total re-
cepts were S11 ,3S4 ,539, decrease OF
S96.705. The receipts for the last ten
months have been 81 % 1850, ,4O4, an in.
crease Of $69o,083 over the correspond
ing ten months of 1896.
April receipts were as follows: Spirits,
$G ,073,6i6, decrease of $50. .205, as COM
pared with April, 1896: tobacco, 81 $40
146, increase, $19z, 451; fermented liquors,
s., ,620 .922. decrease, $3.50 ,741; ul co
margarine, SS5,616. increase, S14,O91;
filled cheese, $3,035; miscellaneous, $25,.
1872
The times., 1897-05-19
PROMINENT TOURISTS.
Distingui shed People Who VIII
Leave for Europe Today.

New York, May lS.-On the American
Line steamer Paris, which sails tomorrow
for Southampton, are Chang Hen Hoon,
special Chinese ambassador To Great
Britain; the Hon. John ". Foster and Mrs.
Foster; Olga Nethersole and Bishop Wallis,
of New Zealand. Among the passengers
on the Teut0nic, Of the White Star Line,
are Sir William Booker, Mrs. George Bliss,
Morris X Jesup, Mrs ] z. KerDoclan,
Mrs. ]. p. Morgan, and Bishop Whipple, of
Minnesota,
Frof. Bertrand, United states Commis-
sioneE To the Brussels Exposition. and Mrs
Fesscndcn sail on the Red star Liner Fries
Land. 4
T.. ID. Crespo. son of the President Of
Venezuela. arrived today from La Guayara,
ON the steamship Philadelphia de is on
his way to Europa
The times., 1897-05-19

According to the correspondent OF the
New York Journal, at the jail, Monday, one
OF Mr.. Chapman S friends asked Judge Will
son: "DId Mr.. Havemeyer say the other
day that if ever he was standing on the
brink of Jail that he would purge him
self and strew the path from the Capitol
to the Jail with cinders?" "Hush." said
Judge Wilson. With great solemnity we
desire TO repeat the expression Of Judge
Wilson. Hushl
The times., 1897-05-19
KATIE JoycK's RECORD.
She Has Often Figured in the Wilkes
Barre Police Court.

wilkesbarre, Pa, May ! 1S.-Katie Joyce,
vino attempted 10 commit suicide at New
York today, Is weil-known here, and ter
reputation is not OF the best. Ste IS q
widow, and her maiden name was Katie
Carahbine. She was for many years q
resident in Pittston, where her mother
kept for several years d place called The
White Elephant
Katie has figured many times in the
police courts here. a few months ago she
was picked up out OF the gutter here and
sent to jail.
She is not related 10 Judge Lynch, and
there are no connections OF the judges
family with her name. Neither is she
the daughter OF Judge Joyce. OF Pittston,
as there is no such man.
The times., 1897-05-19
Inspecting Norfolk Navy Yard.

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, accom-
panied by Lieut.. A. c. Almy, recorder Of
the board of labor at the Washin gton
navy yard, went to Norfolk last night on
one of the regular passenger steamers. The
Assistant Seer etary will make an inspec-
tion of the Norfolk navy yard today, and
then proceed to Newport News, where he
will inspect the shipbuiIding yards, and
the work being done. He expects to leave
Newport News Thursday night