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The times., 1897-03-27
The Railroads and the Law.

Ine Railroads ana the Law.
Ex-senator Ednlunds, who, as chairman
cf TIE Senate judiciary Committee. drew
the antitrust law, is quoted as declar-
ing that the measure unquestionabiy con-
templated railways as well as other corpor-
ations or combinations that mis- ght enternto
conspracics in restraint of trade This
viii not be agreeable news to the railway
interest, which, indeed, seems to be rather
paralyzed in con nse4uence Of the recent Su-
prene Court decision.
One OF our New York contemporaries
declares that if railway managers and other
upon To keep engagements entered iato be
tween independent lines and systems, the
professional situation would not be as
gloomy as it is. Ii is asserted that they
cannet be trusted to keep faith with one
another, except under such fines and penal
ties as the pooling system made possible,
and which cannot be Inflicted in the alb
sence OF the sauhe.
As The Times has suggested they would,
it now appears that he rail wa Us are prepar-
ing for vigorous legislative movement
in the Congress for relief. 1t Is quite
natural that they should wish to have an
exception made in their favor. They do
not represent the absolute power over de
Lucrative bodies that once they enjoyed;
but stin their influence is respectable, be-
cause it represents the dominating, nation
owning power OF their proprietary, which
as everybody knows, is composed OF the
foreign bond syndicate a few miiiionaires
and number of Eastern banking cliques,
They viii, therefore, be kindly received in
the House, aud perhaps get the privilege
of the floor in the Senate, whilethe culinary
and vinous facilities of Chamherlin's and
the Arlington will be taxed for a while
to supply force To argument. In the end
they will secure what they require, beyond
much doubt.
We suggest to all the parties affected
by the decision that they take up this
view of the situation Jointly A combined
attack on the Congress might be just as
cheap and more effective than segregated
effort. And, besides all that, Senators
and Members, Us well as the highest
judicial officers, all feel the force of shat
earlier decision; older than the Black
stone formation in the geology Of Juris-
prudence: What is sauce for the goose
serveth for the gander."
The times., 1897-03-27
The Lion and the Bear.

Tue lack OF polarity between the ideas
snd motives OF England and Russia, in
connection with the Cretan and Grecian
questions. was illustrated in the foreign
dispatches OF yesterday afternoon. From
these it appeared that Great Britain was
willing to consent TO the blockade OF
Greece. in the event that King George
should refuse to accedc to the PROPOSE
tiun FOR neutral zone TO lie established
I,eIween the Greek and Turkish forces
on the frontier. II also was stated tAat
Russia opposed the formation of the
neutral zone. and insisted that the coer-
ciou OF Greece should begin without fur
ther parley.
II the calling out of the sultan's last
available reserves and the feverish war
preparations in Greece mean anything,
there is not likely to be any neutral
zone; ana il the friction between Great
Britain and Russia continues much longer
there viii he nothing much better than
belt of flamc between them one OF
these rear days.
The times., 1897-03-27
Queen Victoria to Visit Mr.. Aston

Queen Victoria to Visit Mr.. Astor.
iish peasants that it is bad luck for the
queen to visit a subject. Some sort of
evil destiny will, it is said, overtake the
subject ocfore very long But Mr.. William
Waldorf Astor is not a subject of the
queen, therefore let us congra tulate him.
Nr Astor VIII receive in this visit Il
distinction which has never been con-
ferred upoB any of his countrymen. 1t
is probable that his magnificent collection
OF roses has something to do with this
gractousness on the part Of her majesty,
as She is pasSiOnately fond OF flowers,
and now and then does little unconven-
tional things led on by this fondness,
that she would not otherwise consider.
Bat the grea ter reason is the interest which
Mr.. AStor has shown in the famine-s tricken
people Of India, and in TIVE or three other
charities in which the queen is Interested
His liberauty is of that varicty which we
are accustomed TO call princely, but which.
in England, is beginning to be called
American. If ne were an Englishmau
hrs reward would probably be a title, but
as he is not one, and has shown no de
sire 10 take out naturalization papers
that mark Of approval is impossible. so
she VIII make him personal visit.
Cliyeden, on the Thames, is one Of the
most beautiful country seats in England
Her majesty VIII drive there in her car
rage, and on alighting will be received
by Mr., Astor and his daughter, who has
not yet been presented at court, and viii
thus have the unique experience of meet
ing the queen informally nearly a year
before she becomes a debutante Mr.
Astor will then offer his arm To the queen
and lead her to the drawlng-room, which
is on the ground floor. SO that no stairs
need he climbed. There afternoon tea
VIII be served, no one but the queen par
taking Of the meal unless specially in
fitted 10y her. If there are children in
the family she always desires to see them.
She VIII also request the names of any
visitors who may be staying in the house;
and if she desires, they may be intro
duced That is the etiquette of the Whole Z
matter.
Mr Astor receives an honor in this
visit which, except in the case of Baron
Ferdinand Rothschild, has been restricted
to the highest mobiles of the realm. Pos
sibly he viii consider it the greatest
triumph OF his life, very possibly not
The times., 1897-03-27
A Tax ON BicycleS.

There has been talk out in Chicago of
a tax on bicycles The proposition is
pending in the city council there now.
There has been more OF less talk OF ib
in other parts of the country. Washington,
as bicycle town, should hasten to reg
lister an opinion on the subject.
The idea of wheel tax is to provide
money for repairing the streets. 1t is ar
gued that whecls-sunle wheels wear out
the asphalt; therefore the person owning
the wheel or wheels should help to pay
for the pavement. or course the wheel
is useful in mans business, but that is
no reason why il should be taxed. 1t is
also an pinstrument of good time OF many
good times, but 50 is a football, or
pair of skates In fact, a bicycle is analo-
gous to a pair of skates n several ways
1ts scope is more extended, and its cost
many times greater, but its Use is very
much the same.
The wheelman doesn't hurt the pavement.
The soft and springy pneumatic tire does
not make any dents or knock off any chips
Sometimes, while he is learning. it seems
to the rider that he must damage the
ground by the force with which he lands
on it, but that is more imagination than
anything else. He finds on his arising that
there is no crack in the asphalt where he
struck it, not even a dent, unless it is a
very, very warm day. He does not hurt
the pavement or wear il ont half SO much
as ir he walked on it, and nobody has yet
proposed taxing Shae-leather.
Don't interfere with the bicycle.
The times., 1897-03-27
Mr. Gladstone on a Wheel.

In the midst Of all the trouble about
Crete and other countries in which Eng
land is more or less Interested, it is a
pleasure to learn that the Rt. Hon. VIII
to ride the bicycle. This new departure
is characteristic of Mr.. Gladstone. He
never did allow himself to be Hurried
and worried by state affairs, and always
had time TO 80 out and chop down a tree,
or engage in a Homeric controversy, or in
playful war of words with Catholic
doubtless is one reason why, at his great
age, he is so wonderfully active and well
preserved. He has driven his work, in
stead Of letting his work drive him.
He now says that he has mastered the
bicycle. He writes this news to friend,
in the full flush of victory; and if there
is any flush Of victory more satisfying
than that which giows on the check OF the
new-made bieyclist, we should like to
know what it is. Mr.. Gladstone doubtless
feels now as if he could do anything; just
anything, no matter what ii is He would
ride out on his bicycle, with his AK, and
lead the English troops TO victory himself,
if there ,scre any need Of doing it. The
bicycle knows no age, no sex, no distine-
tions OF race or of rank. It's votaficS are
all on a sort of Democratic level In q city
like Washington, where the whcclmen are
so very large Il proportionof the population,
The times., 1897-03-27
The Innocence of John Bull.


Some of our esteemed contemporaries are
Disposed to laugh at presumed ignorance
displa we'd by the British press in finding
fault with the Senate Of the United States
for desiring to protect its prerogative OF
initiation in treaty matters They are at
pains to state To newspapers on the other
side that constitutional conditions differ
in the two countries. They explain with
patient care that, whereas British min
istTy has the absolute power To dictate
and direct a foreign policy, and to make
treaties without recourse to Parliament
in this country the Senate is the sole
treat ma King power. So that, TO make
matters even, if the British prime minister
OF the day can say what subjects his
government wants or does not want To
be submitted for arbitration, under a gen
eral treaty covering that sort of thing
the corresponding American power, which
as the Senate, ought to have the like privi-
Iege
"
time and type in Offering these gratuitous
pieces of information. Our British cousins
knew all about the facts long ago If it
had not been considered convenient and
desirable 10 take the treaty-lna king and
waI-dccIaring powers out of the hands of
the Senate. rs TO all questions likely to
arise between the United States and Eng
land, we should have heard nothing of this
olney-Fauncefote project
II is not difficult 60 see on the other
hand, that a general treaty which would
aeprive the Senate of those powers, might
become a most useful instrument to Great
Britain il the American end Of it could be
PLAYED by such an Executive as Cleveland
and such Secretary Of State as oiney
journals in this country which hold out
the idea that the arbitration treaty is au
excellent thing and that Lord Salisbury
and his countrymen are ignorant, or un-
appTeciative OF our constitutional arrange
ments or projections, manifestly need "a
little primary education.
The times., 1897-03-27
ESDEAvoRERs NAY REJOICE.
Possibility of Big Rate Cut to
San Francisco.


Chicago Ill. March ga conference of
the legal representatives of Chicago rail-
roads was held today in the office of
George R. Peck, general counsel of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul road.
! B. L. Aver, GENERAL counsel for the Illinois
Central Company, presided, and there was
full attendance of lawyers from the i'm
pOrtant lines west, south and north OF
Chicago.
The conference was called on account OF
the Supreme Courts decision adverse to
railroad traffic associations.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
and the Sioux City and Northern sent
notices OF withdrawal today from all
traffic associations Phe Western Freight
Assoeiation has practically ceased TO eX-
ist. many employees have already been dis
charged for lack of work to do and those
of Il higher grade are seeking positions else
where
The disagreement OF transcontinental
roads as to the payment of COMMISSIONS is
reported to have already led TO intfepend-
ent action on the part of the Union Pacific,
which may be the beginning OF a serious
rate trouble in the absence OF the Trans
Continental association agreement, except
on paper
The Supreme Courts decision has had the
effect OF abrogating the agreement of the
Trans-Continental Passenger Association
to pool the business for the Christian En-
deavor convention TO be held in San Fran
cisco next July, and there is danger now
OF free-for-aH bid for the business of
each line, which might bring rates from
Chicago and return down TO $50.
The times., 1897-03-27
Infants
Department

Is most thoroughly equipped
with outfttings for the little
ones A vast array of the plain
er sorts and the most elegant
specimen of handmade goods Sc
lected abroad. Today attention
is called TO some excellent values
in practical low-priced garments:
Infants Cambria and Nainsook Long
Sups, stytes-EaIhereC fun from neck;
yoke formed of cluster tucks and Insertion;
round yoke OF tGcks, finished with en-
bToidery embroidery ON neck and sleeves
Each .."--...--.-- .....-...-.... ....... ooc.
Little CbiIdTen's C1mbric Dresses, 8
stytes-band or Insertion across front
forming yoke; gathered fun from neck;
Hubbard style. with yoke OF tucks and In
sertIon embroidery or neck and sleeves
EdCD ...-....... s... ....-- .Dpc.
Little ChldTen's Outing Flannel SaCqUes,
pink aud blue stripes, narrow ribbon at
Little ChildTen's CiOse-fitting China Silk
Caps. finished with two cords around the
face. broad ties. Eaeh-..................5 500
"a floor.
The times., 1897-03-27
DYNAMITE PLOT UP AGAIN.
Leaders In the House of CouIInons
RS-iiSctIsS In,

London, March 26. The House Of Com
mons today debated the votes for the home
office. In the course of the discussion MI
Michael Davitt. the welI-known Irish lead
er, declared that members OF the secret
service plotted the recent dynamite scare
the prosecution OF Edward J. Ivory for
&C implicitly in which alleged plot, resulting
i'll II complete fiasco. Mr.. Davitt added
that the purposes of the secret service in
originating the scare were to make an
official reclame.
Sir Robert Finlay, solicitor general, de-
MED aIr. Davitt's statements, adding that
tie prosecution OF Ivory had collapsed solely
from lack of evidence.
Sir Mathew White Ridley, the home secre-
tary, stated that there was convincing eyi-
dence OF the existence of the plot. lfIvory,
lyman and the other conspirators had not
been arrested great damage TO life and
property would have been done in Great
Britain.
James C. Flynn. anti arnellite. moved
a reduction Of the vote owing to the prose
eution OF Ivory.
This was rejected by a vote OF l % To so.
The times., 1897-03-27
WANTED TO BE RECORDER.
\ Candidate for Taylor'S Place
Robbed City and Men.

Baltimore, Md, March GO Mayor Hooper
today removed from office Dr. George
Wellington Bryant, colored, superintendent
Of the middle dtstrieb of the street cleaning
department Bryant confessed that he had
Systematically robbed both the city and
the men in his employ.
The amount OF his shortage is not yet
known, but it is estimated that the city
viii tenporiIy lose about So. 900. The
seventy-five colorvd men who constitute
the middle district street cleaning brigade
are believed to have lost between So, 500
and So. 900.
Bryant has long been prominent in Re
publican political circles, and during the
last campaign he stunped the State for
the Republican ticket. He was an applicant
for the position of Recorder OF Deeds for
the District of Columbia under President
Mckinley.
The times., 1897-03-27

there should be sympathy for Mr.. Glad
stone in his victory over the silent and
erratic stced. Now we can feel that
he is truly one of us: and all his great
powers of eloqucnce can now be turned to
good account in telling how he came to
ride certain make, and what is the best
way TO mend punctured tire, and the
eminent propricty of keeping the highway
clear OF tacks and broken bottles. Homer
will be nowhere as an inspiration when it
comes to the bicycle eloqucnce OF the
Grand Old Man of England, Scotland, and
Ireland
The times., 1897-03-27
Muslin
Underwear.

While especially particular
that every thing of the best quail
ity and latest style is obtainable
in this line, we are also very de-
ternined in keeping the prices
at the lowest possible limit We
quote some especially good val
ues:
Cambria Chenlises, caH,bric TIffle on neck
and arnIhoIeS. feIled scans Each. 25c-
Cambria Drawers. umbreila shape, ruffie
of fine embroidery. Pair --.....-...-.-..5 soc.
Muslin Co empire It vie. broad square
collar, Tufrie Of embroidery and two rows
of insertion across front. embroidery on
collar and sleeves Each h........-....--69C-
Muslin or Cambria Gowns Hubbard style,
V NECK. dOuhie yoke IN back. tueks and in
sert1on In front. rufrie of embroidery ON
neck aud sleeves Zach .-....s5c
"a floor.
The times., 1897-03-27
coNvIcTIoS OF DIR. LUIS.
Close of the Famous FiIfbusteriu.
Expedition Case.

Expedition Case.
Baltimore Md, March 2S. The jury in
the case Of pr. Joseph J Luis, who has been
ON trial in the United States court for
three DAYS on the charge OF having con
spired with Gen. Carlos RoIoff to send a
filibustering expedition to Cuba in July,
1898. on the steamship James WoodalI.
returned verdict of guilty at noon today.
A motion for new trial was at once en-
tered.
Tie jury labored with the case twenty
hours. The first vote stood eight for con-
viction AMI four for acquittal During the
night three OF those who had first voted
for aCquittal were won over to- the other
side. one man remained. and he stuck TO
his position until almost noon today.
Sentence was suspended until after the
hearing or the motion on Monday next.
The penalty is fine not exceeding So coo
and Imprisonment for not more than three
years
Gen Rolorf. Interested with DR.. Luis
and jointly indicted with him in New
York forfeite ed bail. and is still missing.
II Is not Known whether he is in hiding
in the United states or fighting in
Cuba
The times., 1897-03-27
FILIBU ST tRfNG MORS.
Key West Excited Over Alleged De
Dnrtures for Cu bR.

Key West, Fla, March 26--The city is
full OF runOrs of an expedition. The city
of Key West reports seeing large steam
tug anchored near Bahia Honda, twenty
miles frnm here. Yesterday a large steamer
passed through the harhor, going out
through the northwest channel. 1t is re-
ported that she came TO locate the United
States revenue cutters and get them to
pursue her aud thus throw them Off the
scent.
The steam tug George w. Childs took on
a large quantity OF coal, and left the harbOr
to the northwest. 1t is stated that the
coal was intended for a fiiiSbustering
steamer, that did not come into the
harbor The cutter Winona left this morn
ms for Bahia Honda. 1t is stated also that
men and arms We're on the keys north Of
here all ready for shipments.
The times., 1897-03-27
MCKINLEY WILL BE PRESENT.
Intends To Speak at the Grant Me
morial Celebration.

New York, March %. Gen. Horace Pur-
in connection with the Grant memorial
celebration, stated today that President
Mckinley had given assurances that he
would be present April -, the day set
for the dedication Of the monument, with
out fail, and deliver an address.
Gen. tirenville NJ Dodge, grand marshal
OF the parade, also received il telegram
from Adjt, Gen. TillinghaSt, stating that
the entire National Guard of the State, or
about l3 900 men, would he ordered out.
The times., 1897-03-27
senator T. c, PIatt Injured.

Senator Platt. of New York, started to
enter the Senate chamber yesterday after
noon, from the Marble Room corridor, and
Just as he placed his hand on one OF the
glass swinging doors a page from the in
side hurried out. The heavy door swung
outward with great force, and struck Mr..
Platt over the left eye The skin was
broken and the wound bled profllsely for
a moment The result was a painful bruise
that disfigured the forehead of the New
York statesman for short time
The times., 1897-03-27
Cash Register Company sues.

Columbus, Ohio, March 26,-The Ma
tional Cash Register Company, OF Dayton
Ohio. brought suit in the Federal court
here today against the Hallwood Cash
Register Company and the New Columbus
Watch Company, which also makes cash
registers, claiming infringement and ask
ing for an injunction against them, and
for an accounting Of the profits from the
machines already made.
The times., 1897-03-27

No opposition should be made TO the
proposition to appropriate money to send
contributed cargoes of grain TO the famine
sufferers III India. After that has been
done, it might not lie a bad idea TO re
member the thousands near by N Cuba who
are suffering for medicines.
The times., 1897-03-27

The selection Of the new committee has
been very deiiberative. Instead Of nam
ing the committee in tine midst of the
campaign Of last year President Black
pursued the unusual course of going on
with the work of the association without
a committee in complete hramony with him
and the party. Since this committee holds
for four years, and practically controls
the vast system of regular Democratic
clubs most efficient means of pOpu-
lar agitation now ayailable-it is supposed
that the delay was oecasiOaed By desire
to shape the organization TO meet after
election and inauguration events, and as
the Administration and the Republicans
in Congress have thrown down the gauge,
tins is the Democratic method of takin &
il I'D.
The times., 1897-03-27

1t would be uncharitabIc TO believe that
the ex-President deliberately packed up
state papers and sent them TO Princeton
with Il carload uf other matters from the
White House. Might it not happen that
they were careleSsly left in drawers. lock-
erS, cabinets bookcases and things that
may have gone to Princeton without be
ing ernpted?
The times., 1897-03-27

Some members Of the House are beiag
bothered 10y earlier editions of the Dingiey
bill One of them called on MIR Dingley
yesterday for an explanation as To what
was meant by the bill numbered 81, which
appeared to be the same as that being
considered, and bears MIR, Dngiey'S name.
1t was explained Co him that Ne p was
the bill as originally offered by Mr.. Ding
ley. It was referred TO the committee, and
printed as No. iTa, under date Of March
| 8. but not even this s the bill which the
House is discussing. TIE bill reported is
un,ler date of March 10, and bears the
mark fReport No. Il IL was stated on the
floor yesterday that this was the only
correct edition.
The times., 1897-03-27
HAS ANOTHER BRIDE IN VIEW
Mr.. Terry Seeking a Divorce in
Partisan Courts.

Paris, March 26. The divorce case Of
Antonio Terry against his wife has been
postponed until after the Easter vacation
of the court. Mr.. Terry, though he is an
American citizen, is one of the sons and
heirs of the late Don Tomas Terry, who
was one of the richest men in Cuba. His
share of his fathers estate was in the
neighborhood of $4,000 600
1t is said that Mr.. Terry is enamored Of
Miss Sibyl Sanderson, a wcllknown Ameri-
can singer, and that he will marry her (
he is successful in obtaining his divorce.
Miss SanderSon is at present singing in st.
Petersburg, and report has it that Mr.
Terry is also in that city.
The times., 1897-03-27
Gentry's Friends Can See Him.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 26.-Gov Hast
ings has approved the bill amending the
act of S35, so as to permit visitors to
see convicts confined in prison. 1t is an
act growing out of the Gentry case. in
Philadelphia, and is intended to allow the
actors friends to see him before his
execution, the date for which is fixed
for April 10
The times., 1897-03-27
Cleveland Nail Workers strike.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 6-The H. P.
Nail Conpany's works were closed today,
400 men, including all the nailmaEers and
their helpers, having struck. The men de-
mand an increase of 3 per cent, and the
company offers to grant percentraise.
Secretary Bishop, of the State board of az
bitration, has been summoned.
The times., 1897-03-27
Quarrel Results Fatally to

Plymouth, Ind, March 26.-As the re-
suit Of an old quarrel between Jacob Leeds
and BIachard Thomas, at La PIatz, last
night, Thomas was shot and instantly
killed by Leeds, after the latter had been
fatally cut by a knife in the hands of
Thomas.
The times., 1897-03-27
Catholic Priest Drons Dead.

Philadelphia, March 26-Rev. Joseph NJ.
Murphy, aged fifty years, a Catholic clergy
man. and pastor of st Anne's Church
Holly Beach, n. J.. was found dead this
morning in a room at Keating's Hotel, in
this city
The times., 1897-03-27
Want No Women delegates.

Scranton, Pa, March 26.-The East Ger
man Methodist Episcopal conference, i'll
session here, today voted against the ad
mission of women as delegates to the
general conference. The vote was fl
against to in favor of the proposition
The times., 1897-03-27
An AIdertn.n,s sudden Death.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 26.-Alderman n.
j. Rafferty,, of the Sixth ward, was found
dead in bed today. The cause Of his sud-
den death has not yet been aseertained
He was ut his work in the city assessors
office Yesterday, apparentlyin usual health.