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The times., 1897-03-22
Pecksufff. the Immortal.

Considered I'm the abstract, 1t may be
very pleasant and instructive thing to
think that the Government of the United
States is walking in the flowery paths of
peace, and determined never, under any
circumstance, TO give offense to other
nations, that is, because of any national
objections we may entertain about their
policies or practices, based merely upon
sentimental or humanitarian considera-
tions This is perhaps an eminently Chris
tan attitude for us to assume, and cer-
tainly 1t is one which appears to have
appealed to what IS anatomically described
as the great heart Of the nation"
1t has touched that organ in peculiar,
but, possibly, comprehensive way, and
the effect has been to raise fierce and
hysterical array of petitioners for holy
arbitration with England, coincidently
with calm, sweet acquiescence in the
butchery of helpless women and children
in Cuba.
So it appears that the American con-
science Will not tolerate interference with
the sportive torturing and numbering
amusements of our international friends,
because that would be mere sentiment,
and opposed to the highest conceptions of
our daty toward amable tyrants and
despots, with whom we live under the
blessings of peace and in the hope of
arbitration.
But when the financial or commercial
equation gets in it's work, we, or one great
political party of US, think and act quite
differently. IS why should not the party
in question? 1t is consistently without
sentiment, and, in practical effect, with
out humanity. 1t is cheerfully willing to
add heavy loads to the backs of our own
people that monopolists and corrupt job
bers may be rewarded for party contribu-
tions. Why should it care what happens
In consequence TO other peoples, or for
the just reprisals they may make in re-
turn?
The kleines Journal, of Berlin, observes
OF the Dingley destructive tariff measure:
EFF this bill becomes law, Europe, and
especially Germany, must feel it to be an
Intentional blow in the face. large part
of our exports is thereby prohibited, and
another part is rendered extremely diff
cult. Many OF our industries viii be
forced to completely reorganize their sys-
TEN OF production, raise the quality of
their goods, and specialize. This win
require period of experiment and delay.
In the meanwhile much of the commerce
and industry will be lost" The journal
quoted from, and many other leading
continental papers, are extremely indig-
nant, and are insisting upon effective and
even anticipatory reprisals which, if made,
wis add to the calamities of a disor-
Ranized and demorallzed trade, and assist I!
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perience in the line, and demonstrated a
high regard for the oppor tunities and
harmonics of the position.
The name of the Clergyman in question
acting chaplain of the senate of oklahoma.
The peculiar beauty of this gentleman $
administration is that he gives thanks
for and invokcs Divine blessings on every
thing the senate does, no matter what.
Mr.. Reed could appreciate and love a
chaplain like that. One day Brother Jones
thanked the Lord that the senate had
been inspired with wisdom to make an
order not to employ any female clerks.
On the same date this action was recon
sidcred and several ladies were appointed
to positions. This did not phase the chap
lowing morning blessed the Lord that
senators had been divinely led to sec the
error of their WAYS and mercifully helped
to make amends in securing the services
of these excellent and efficient sisters
Now this is the kind of clerical assist
ancc that autocrats ought to have, and
we are not aware of any civil service re
form rule that should stand in the way
of Brother JOKES elevation to the House
pulpit Oh the occurrence of n vacancy. A
man of his complaccnt caliber might al
most be able to ask a blessing on the
Dingley bill, even with the fate of An
anias and Judas before his eyes.
The times., 1897-03-22
A DIVINE ARCHITECT.
Archbishop ireland Defends the
Christian Theory of the Universe.

Archbishop ireland Defends the
Christian Theory of the Universe.
Archbishop Ireland, the eloquent prelate
of the West, delivered Il very scholarly
sermon before a crowded congregation
Yesterday morning at st Patrick $ Church
The sermon was based on fourteenth to
twenty y-eighth verses OF the ninth chap
ter OF st. Luke, and was devoted To the
proof OF the Christian theory of the crea-
tion and the supernatural as the law OF
the universe He made an argument to
show the insuffciency of the grounds for
u disbelief the supernatural, and in
general defended the teachings Of Revela-
ton and the existence of a divine archi-
tect and ruler.
The material world, however, does not
furnish all the proof. In the end we
look up and say: ''Our Father who art
in Heaven. comfort and save US"
The times., 1897-03-22
A Very Remote Danger.

Under the terms of the official notice
OF the blockade of Crete, issued on satur-
day by the British government, only YES
sells OF the six neutral powers will be al
lowed TO land cargoes al the island.
Without pretending to know what Presi-
dent Mckinley or Secretary Sherman may
think about the matter, and judging only
from fact and precedent, the probability
would seem to be that the notice, and the
incidental closing Of Cretan waters and
ports TO the flag of the United States, will
be emiDently satisfactory. Under the late
Administration Sir Julian Pauncefote
would have been thanked effusively for
giving it, but of course that is different
The fact upon which we rely is the high
degree of improbability that any vessel
flying the Stars and Stripes is at all
likely TO be caught anywhere in the Med
lterranean or Aegean seas, a steam yacht
or SO belonging to some one or more of
our trust or money lending magnates,
might possibly wander that far; but even
that is problematical in view of the dis
tance from Monte Carlo, Republican pro-
tecuve tariffs have preserved us from
more than a remote risk of getting into
trouble through having ships on any of
the worlds waters.
The precedent for taking such, OF any,
practice OF cur State Department for some
years past TO let other countries do any
thing they liked to our interests or our
people without raising a sound in pro
test.
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MEMS SOULS GODS JEWELS.
Religion the Brightest; Crystal
Can Not Equal It.n

At the First Presbyterian Church yes
terday Rev. L. De Witt Talmage delivered
sermon upon the subject: Crystals, -
taking for his text, 1.-The Crystal Cannot
Equal IT, Job, xxviii:17.
He said in part:
MANY of the precious stones of the
Bible have come to prompt recognition,
but for the present 1 take up the less
valuable crystal. Job, in my text, COM
pares saving wisdom with a specimen of
topaz. But Job makes an intelligent
comparison-Iooks at religion and then
looks at the crystal, and pronomces the
former as of far superior value to the
latter, exclaiming in the words of my text,
1.-The crystal cannot equal il.
NOW, it is not a part of my sermo onic.
design to depreciate the crystal. But 1
want to show you that job was right
In the first place l remark that religion
is superior to the crystal in exactness.
Again, 1 remark that religion is superior
to the crystal in transparency.
l remark again that religion surpasses
the crystal in its beauty. That lump OF
crystal is put under the magnifying glass
OF the crystallographer and he sees in it
indescrfbable beauty The fact is that
crystal is so beautiful that L can think
OF but one thing in all the universe that
is so beautiful and that is the religion
Of the Bible. People talk too much about
their cross and not enough about their
crown. Do you know the Bible mentions
d cross but twenty-seven times, while it
mentions a crown eighty times?
Again, religion is superior to the crys-
tai in its transformations. But tell
you in the Gospel of the Son of God there
is a more wonderful transformation.
WHAT say you, VIII God wear
jewelry? III He wanted il He could make
the stars of heaven His belt But He
does not want that adornmcnt. He viii
not have that 1ewelry. When God wants
jewrIry He comes down and digs it out OF
the depths and darkness OF sin. These souls
are all crystalIIZations OF mercy"
The times., 1897-03-22
A brakeman Killed.

Richmond, Va, March 21.-W. H kirt-
ley, ii brakeman, on the James River III
vision of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way, was killed in a singular manner last
night at HoxaIl's Station, few miles
west of Richmond. Two freightS were
on sidings awaiting the passage OF Il
passenger train, and when the latter blew
Its signals, Kirtley went into the cab box
to give the response. He performed this
duty and when about to descend, caught
his foot in some way and fellin the cab, dis
locating his neck. His body was brought
here Deceased was twenty-foUr years
of age and unmarried.
The times., 1897-03-22
Wreck Caused Suicide,

Pittsburg, Pa, March 21.-After reading
of the laundering of the French steamer
Vile de st. Nazaire, Mrs Anna Splitter, a
widow ninety two years old, committedSui-
eide by hanging herself in the attic of the
residence of her daughter Mrs Sophia Sic
bert, at No. 222 Evans alley, Allegheny. As
she threw down the paper containing the
news she exclaimed "0h, God, what
things do happen" She then went up
stairs and hanged herself.
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Disabled at Sea.

New York, March 21.-The Cunard Line
steamer Campania which arrived here last
evening from Liverpool via Queenstown,
reports that ON March / g. inlatitude ~. IS,
longitude 81 IL, she passed three-masted
steamer having Il red funnel andblack top,
probably the steamer Missouri, from Swan
sea for Philadelphia, towing oil-tank steam
er Delaware, British, from London for
Philadelphia, apparently bearing up for Hail
fax, as the AussOuri's steering gear ap-
Dearel to be disabled.
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Killed by Falling Tree.

Montgomery, Ala, March 21.-At Noun
tain Greek, station few miles north of
Montgomery, on the Louisville and Nash
Vile Railway, Friday, two daughters,
aged thirteen and sixteen, OF James H.
Morrel, were instantly killed by falling
tree. The elder girl was at the spring W hen
the storm came uEon her, and her sister
started to her with an umbrella Just as
they met the tree was blown down, crush
ing them both to death
The times., 1897-03-22
SOLE EDEL ARRESTED.
He Told the Police of the Dunn
kidnapping Plot.

Houston, Tex, March 21.-Sole Edel,
the ma n W no told the police OF the plot to
kidnap eight-year-old Annie Dunn, claim
ing that Hughes, who was killed by the
detectives, had tried TO get him into the
plot, was arrested for completely last
night, by the sheriff, the chief of police
having refused to make the arrest. Edel
still says he is innocent.
Mrs Hughes was placed in the county
Jail today and no one is allowed to see
her The detectives who shot and killed
Hughes left town tonight.
The times., 1897-03-22
A Sea Captain Injured.

New Bruins wick, Y j., March 81, Richard
Wallace, captain of the freight steamer
Elkoa, of the Clyde Line, plying between
New York ana Philadelphia, fell back
ward from the upper deck Of his vessel,
striking the string-piece of the dock and
rebounded into the water He WIS res
Cued by one of the crew of the Eikoa.
His spine was injured, and it is thought
that he sustained fracture of the skull.
The times., 1897-03-22
CONVICTED OF MURDER.
Jury Finds That Charley o. Kaiser
Killed His Wife.

Norristown, Pa, March 21.-Charles o
Kaiser, jr., sat with bowed head in his cell
in the Jail this morning a convicted muir
derer. After an eleven days trial jury
has found him guilty of the killing of his
wife on n lonely road near bridgeport
on October IS last.
The convicted man heard the verdict with
tear r-dinmed eyes. Ills aged father broke
down completely when the foreman OF the
jury announced that the charge had been
sustained
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Many Killed by the storm.

Jackson, Miss, March Additional
particulars of the great storm show it
to have been general all over the south
half of Mississippi. At Utica, in this
county, c. w. Hill was killed and his wife
badly injured At Martin, rtynilessouth-
west Of here, a negro was lifted clear
off the ground and blown 800 yards into
a tree top, several bones being broken
Two Of the best farm residences in Ran
kin, twenty miles southeast OF here. were
destroyed ana the families injuT
The times., 1897-03-22
The Puritan Inouiry.

New York, March 21.-The court of in
quiry appointed to investigate the alleged
inefficiency of the engines, boilers. and
auxiliary machinery of the monitor PuTi-
observation-disclosures yesterday. Morning
and Afternoon sessions We're held behind
closed doors.
The times., 1897-03-22
The German Elections,

Vienna, March 21.-The elections for
members of the Reichsrath, which began
on March 8 under the new law, which
provides for almost universal suffrage,
are now almost finished. feature of
the elections is that one-third of the Ger
man Liberals who sat in the Reichsrath
have been displaced, mainly by German
Natonalists.
The times., 1897-03-22
Democrats VIII Vote for Hunter

Frankfort, Ky, March 21.-Reprcsen-
tative w. A. Baird, gold Democrat Of
Daviess county, has announced that he
will vote for DIR. w. Godfrey Hunter, the
Republican nominee for United States
Senator. 1t is practically settled that
Norman and Stout, gold Democrats, Will
also vote for Hunter. DR.. Hunter tlaims
that he can have the votes of three other
gold Democrats if he needs them.
The times., 1897-03-22
Handsome Residence Burned.

Savannah, Ga, March Il The handsome
residence of Rev Charles H. Strong, at
Beaulieu, suburb of Savannah, was
burned ut . O'Clock this morning. The
residence was built by Ma ior A. L. Iiartridge
and is said to have cost about $4,000.
1t was purchased at about S12, 900 by Mr..
Strong and was insured for that amount.
The fire is said to have been OF inCendiary
The times., 1897-03-22
CanIured hy Storm.

Madrid, March 21.-An official report
from Manila states that a Spanish force
commanded by Gen. Olaguer has captured
by assault an entrenched position of the
insurgents at Montalban. According to
the report the rebels losses numbered 800
killed, while the Spaniards lost only two
killed and eighteen wounded.
The times., 1897-03-22

of Mr.. McKinley's tact and ability have
originated with Cousin Osborne or some
other one of the ten or dozen gentle
men to whom prosperity has thus far
returned.
The times., 1897-03-22
Death of Ahl.

Carlisle, Pa, March 21.-P. A. All, ex-
president Of the Harrisburg and Potomac
Railroad, now the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad, and who was founder 5hd
operator of the large iron works at Boil
ing Springs, and one of the leading bUsi-
ness men of the State, died at Newville
this evening, aged about eighty years.
The times., 1897-03-22

Since the big cruiser Brooklyn tore off
her bottom trying to get up to Phiiadcl-
phia, the people OF that town have been
irritable on all marine subjects. This may
account for the exclusion from thcirlecture
hall of Or. Lyman Abbott by the Quaker
City Y. NJ G. A
The times., 1897-03-22
Railwav Mail clerks. Convention

San Francisco, March 21.-The last ses-
sion of the Railway Mail Clerks conven-
ton was held last night In the parlors
of the Baldwin Hotel. At o o'clock this
morning the delegates left for Los Angeles,
where they will remain two days before
starting for the East.
The times., 1897-03-22
Her Heart Had Burst oren.

Rome, N. Y, March 21.-In an autopsy
which Coroner S Physician Donin has
made on the body of Mrs Nina Riedel,
of No, 1876 Lexington avenue, he found
that the heart had burst open. The rup-
ture was large enough to stick two fingers
in. 1t is said to be the only case OF the
kind known to surgery.
The times., 1897-03-22
sHRoPsH1RE EMBEzzLEAIENT.
Mr.. Morss Denies That He Re-
ported 1t to the Departrnent.

ported 1t to the Department.
Paris, March 81 MIR. Samuel E. Mores,
the American consul general here, was
questioned yesterday by reporter Of the
United Associated Presses regarding the
embezzlement OF Clyde Shropshire, formerly
the vice consul general, position he owed
to Mr.. Morss. Mr.. Morss said that, not
withstanding the statement ca bled from the
United States that he had informed the
State Department of the illegal acts of his
deputy, he had made no report to the de-
partmcnt. He added that Shropshire had
beendismissed fromhis position nine mo nths
ago, He never had Charge of the consulate
unless in the absence or sickness of the
consul general. He had borrowed money
from his acquaintanccs, and had lost the
loans in gambling.
Mr.. Morss would not confirm the reports
that Shropshire, who is now said to be in
London with his paramour, an American
woman, had robbed him of between $2U,-
900 and $50 900.
The times., 1897-03-22
Rev. Patrick o,Hare,s Jubilee

New York, March 21.-At the third and
last day of the celebration of the silver
jubilee OF the Rev. Patrick F. O'Hare,
rector of st. Anthony's Roman Catholic
Church, Grecnpoint, today, ArchbIsh op
Martinelli, the papal delegate, presided at
the ceremonies in the church.
The times., 1897-03-22
Clerical Assistance for Autocrats.

In view Of recent talk about making
DR.. Talnage chaplain of the Senate, we
should hesitate to mention anybody else
for that place; but as regards the House,
there can be no improperly in directing
the attention of Speaker Reed to the
claims and intrinsic merit of a reverend
gentlemen out West, who has had ex-
The times., 1897-03-22

AS the Greek admiral has summoned the
Turks, on the Gulf of Arta. to disrnount
their guns within twenty-four hours, the
trouble in that direction may come about
the same time.
The times., 1897-03-22
The Dramntists Celebrate.

New York, March 21.-The Dram ttists
Club of this city celebrated the passage
of the anti pirate amendment to the copy
right laws by the last Congress by tender
ing a dinner last night to those most promi-
nently connected with the passage of
the measure.
The times., 1897-03-22

Unless appearances are deceptive Sena-
New York in fairly satisfactory condi-
tion; in fact, much as he likes his coffee
Black and Strong
The times., 1897-03-22

on the part of the Government authorities,
another Cuban expedition, with 900 rifles,
a million cartridges and Il ton or dyna-
mite, slipped away from Punta Gorda,
Fla, on Saturday.
The times., 1897-03-22
Assassins to BE Executed.

Santa Fe., n. NJ, March 21.-The four
Borrogo assassins will he executed on
Tuesday. All arrangements have been
made to put into effect the death SEN
tence. No interference is expected from
the President.
The times., 1897-03-22

After the excellent newspaper work done
by ex-senator ingalls, and cx-Champion
Sullivan at Carson City, it is probable
that they may have a chance to show the
Turks and Greeks what amateur report
ing is
The times., 1897-03-22
No passenpers on the utrecht,

London, March 21.-A dispatch from
Brest, France, says that there were no
passengers on the Dutch mail steamer
Utrecht, which is supposed to have foun-
dered in the vicinity of Ushante. The
crew of the steamer numbered thirty-six
The times., 1897-03-22

Chicago has raised the salary of her
mayor from 81 900 to $4,000 n year;
and we would remind Chicago that it
will now be necessary to take some means
to raise this money.
The times., 1897-03-22
To Prohibit Prize right Pictures.

st. Paul, Mimi, March 21.-Yesterday
afternoon a bill was introduced in the house
Of representatives prohibiting the cxhibi-
ton of prize fights or bull fights.
The times., 1897-03-22

TRUSTS know no politics. says the st.
Louis Globe Democrat; when the fact is
that they know every kind of politics that
occasion seems to require,
The times., 1897-03-22
Scutt Out of Prison.

Havana, March 21.-Charles Scott, the
American who was arrested on February
8 on the charge of having Cuban postage
stamps in his possession, was released
today, the court having dismissed the charge
against him. He will leave for the United
States on the steamer sailing Wednesday.
The times., 1897-03-22
selfridge Gone to Naples.

Rome, March 81. Rear Admire Selfridge
commanding the American Mediterranean
squadron, has left this city and gone to
Naples. The pope will tomorrow receive
a deputation from the American cruiser
Cincinnati.
The times., 1897-03-22
Wants Another Railroad.

Galveston, Tex, March 21.-President
Huntington and number of prominent Of
ficials of the Southern Pacific Railroad
spent about two hours yesterday examining
the terminal facilities of the Galveston,
La Porte, and Houston Railway.
The times., 1897-03-22
,,ust Don the German Cockade.

Berlin, March 21-Emperor William has
issued general order that the army shall
henceforth don the German coCkade which
the sovercigns OF the federal states have
also bestowed upon their troops, as a Wis
iblc injunction to defend Germany's great
The times., 1897-03-22
Death of Journalist Riordan

Charleston, s. c., March 21.-Benjamin
Rochefort Riordan, formerly Charleston
journalist, but recently living in New York,
died at his residence in the metropolis on
Sunday, March 81.
The times., 1897-03-22
The Bostons at savannah.

Savannah, Ga. March 21-The Bostons
arrived here tonight and will begin prac-
tice tomorrow. Long and Yeager joined
the team from the West. The Bostons
viii remain three weeks and will play
Baltimore and Pittsburg here.
The times., 1897-03-22
PREPARING FOR WAR.
Bulgaria Makes u Big Purchase of
Krupp Artillery.

Sofia, March 2l.-The government of
Bulgaria has contracted with the German
gun-nIaking house of Krupp for the early
delivery Of ninety pieces Of field artillery.
The times., 1897-03-22
The Body of Gen. Fullerton.

Cumberland, Md, March 21.-The most
extraordinary efforts were made today
to find the body of Gen. j. S. Fullerton, of
st. Louis, who was killed in the railroad
accident near oakland yesterday, but met
with no success.
The times., 1897-03-22

1t becomes painfully evident that if the
upon the President, few of Cleveland's
police battalion will have to be recalled
for duty.
The times., 1897-03-22
Death of John Biddulph Martin

London, March 21.-John Biddulph Mar
tin, a well-known banker of this city, who
married Mrs. Victoria c. Woodruff, died
from pneumonia yesterday at Las Palmas,
Grand Canary.
The times., 1897-03-22

One of the most popular of the clerks
at the Shorehanl banks for Charley Suey,
n Mongol, and the little Chinee has the
utmost confidence in his white friend.
Gimme a dollar said Suey, as he
approached ''the bank the other day.
Why, Charley, you drew all your money
OIL the iGtli''
Never mind; gimme a dollar
What did you do with all your money
Bet 1t on Corbett?' asked the CLERK, as
he tossed out the dollar
Yes" said he, "Melican man dam"
Then he took the dollar and shambled
down the street,
The times., 1897-03-22

The Republican newspapers still have a
most uncomfortable way OF calling inter
national b!metallism an iIidescent dream.
The times., 1897-03-22

The Hon. s. A NGrthway, who repre-
scnts the Ohio district from which Joshua
K. GiddinEs made his debut into Congress,
is a familiar figure n the corridor Of the
Riggs. Judge Northwav is tall and thin,
but withal, has1an interesting personality.
Like all public men. he has hobby or a
subject beloved second only 10 politics
Next TO the tariff, the Judge delights in
discussing philosophy or man as ne will
be after he s not
The times., 1897-03-22

They were discussing the recent ap-
pointments of President Mckinley, rs they
seated themselves at table in the dining
hall of the NorInandie yesterday. Some
one mentioned the name of Hon. James
K. Gowdy The Western member caught
the name just as he was endeavoring to
fathom the mysteries of the menu card.
Interrupting the conversation of his com
panions, as he threw the card contemptu-
ously from him, Ire said: Il hope Gowdy
won't be in Paris long before he will get
the Indiana legislature to take up the
famous bill against printing menus in
foreign tongues. and amend it so that it
will apply to France"