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The times., 1897-11-29
Imno,slhIe tn Lose Him.

Through tie inspired utferances OF Ad-
mfnistration urga as, the solemn a assurance
Is given cut from the White House that
Incle John Sherman VIII not retire from
the ST L, Department. This is one OF those
eases where tie hunor Of the situation
does not inhere in tie exterior al tile
statement: but it is there just the same,
and in the condition of an Executive sore
thumb.
The reason why Uncle John viii not
retire is because he is stubborn old
party. He is very well pleased with Lis
present job, thank you! 1t was forced
upon him: Tut now lie has if, he rather
likes it. IN it he is able TO forget tie
cares of business ana Of state and every
thing he wants TO, except old injuries;
and If that is not agreeable and satisfac-
tors to the people who put him there, it is
their lookout, not his. He regards him
SELF in the light of MY Grandcaiher's
CIuck'' /. e. be is too tall for the shelf
by several years, and he purposes 10 tick
it out where lie is, with the rest OF the
outfit. lie knows that, now Hanna is
sale, the bosses will not dare to throw Linn
down. There would be riot in Ohio,
and nobody in the Administration wants
that,
Not githstanding the ardent affection
proTessed FOR the venerable premier,
there is more than horrible suspicion
that M Mckinley was not more zeaIously
anxious to get him out of the Senate and
into the Cabinet, to make a place for
his friend Hanna, than he is now to get
him out Of the Cabinet and into retire
ment, TO make a place for his other friend,
Day; the latter being even now consid-
cred as the de facto though not the de
JHre Secretary OF State. Nevertheless, Mr..
Mckinley takes his medicine with a smile
and declares that Uncle John viii not re-
tire This shows the President S ordinary
respect for the truth. His chief adviser
is Of the sort of whom it is said that
few die and none resign.
But if the ancient statesman were TO
The times., 1897-11-29
The Libel Suit in London.

They are sensitive people in London. Here
in America we may rave about our ac-
quaintances to a considerable degree, and
call them names, ana call attention to their
moral and immoral discrepancies OF char
actar. and unless the remark happens 30 hit
some particularly tender spot nothing hap
pens. Jones may say that Smith 5 ears
are unusually long for a human person to
wear, ana Smith VIII tell Jones that lie is
another, and that is al. II is like cat
fight great deal of yowling and pranciug
and potztausending, hut nothing very much
in the way OF mortal injury, unless one of
the involuntary listeners happens To get
tired OF the show and throws brickbat ut
the performers This does not always
make America the most dlignified sort Of
country in the world, hut il adds 10 the
"a ycty OF nations.
But il is different in London. Nearly
everything there is held TO b. libel. One
or the most famous London papers Id tely
said that the A cadeny Of Music was boss u
by men who had not the morals OF COM
pany promoter. The house sued the paper
for 50 600 ar SO, and got it, 1t vas
mercy Il at tie company promoter didn I
also sue. Another paper said that there
was a touch of vulga rIty in Lottie Collins
performance, and She also sued for hbel
and won a considerable sum. She would
be a great deal richer than she is now If
size could aave employed that scheme over
here How, one wonders, do people in
London know what show is like, if tie
critics are not allowed 10 gu FOR it With
pitchforks? To cap the climax, Mr.. Runci-
man has lately had to pay the sub-clitor
Of a music Journal nearly $1,000 because
another man said that Runciman had
written a sentence wh1chthe sub-edttor SAID
applied To him.
One result OF tlis sort OF thing IS that
free thought and free speech are ron sid
erably hampered. The people who 10 not
belong to any church or believe in ~ y
religion have HeeI. more or less bothered
by libel suits, because they said things
W hich authorities OF the churches claimed
were libels. Another result is a deciled
restraint OF friskiness ON the part Of the
editors Of the country. But if such pan
were plusned in America one result would
he likely to be that class of people would
&" into the business of being rbeled, and
make a very good living out OF it. The
ONLY thing wilich il seems permissible TO
abuse unreslT 4inedly in the columns Of the
English newspapers is America. They
make the most of that escape val9e, end
this libel law, and not heartfelt aninl5sity,
is possibly the cause Of some Of the scintil-
latine fireworks periodically sent off by
certain London publications.
The times., 1897-11-29
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER.
Ghio's Undismayed Democrats
Strong, Aggressive Array.

Chio's UndIsmayed Democrats in
Strong, Aggressive Array.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov 2s..-Though the
Democratic party in Ohio has scores and
scores of times been badly defeated in
| political contests, 10 has never beer utterly
routed Its disorganization is an abso-
| lutte impossibilty, and that fact was never
more potent than now, when, arising from
| the latest overthrow IL energies absolutely
refreshed by the exercise and is preparing
| to give the hosts of Hanna more trouble
! in the future than the Iegions ever before
/ encountered.
| The crusade of Democracy against truss.
| protec and recommendation, carried
ON In the campaign that has just finished
| has gathered mightilyin strength, actuat ID
in some respects, as IL is, by he influence
of the Jostelection methods of Mr.. Hanna
10 greatly increase his strength and hold
this gre3t State in his grasp for a quarter
| OF century to come, either by nominating
Its rulers or purchasing them when they
are Brought TO the front by other machina-
tons than mis- own.
| Mr.. Hanna is not disinclined In spite
of the outspoken nutiny against bin iii
| the camp Of his own party, TO regard tie
| tight squeeze by which he is likely TO be
returned TO the Senate as sweeping
victory, tinged deeply though il lie with
palpable promises Of quid pro quo of one
| sort or another. With all this 1t is not
| necessary for man having ordinary pow
ers of perception 10 see that he intends this
| victory 10 be the precursor, if possible, of
many others by which TO engulf his foes,
not ONLY in his own State, but throughout
| the country. Now although the champion
| boss Of Republican politics In this State
| may despise the outspoken rebels in his
own ranks, he cannot afford TO, and does
not despise tie growing disfavor of many
| in private station. " no clearly see that his
own personal power and ambition, and lot
even party good, TO say nothing of the
nations welfare, are at the bottom of his
| contiI ueG activity.
Many Democrats who have not here
tofore been active workers in the party
campaigns ha We stepped To the front since
| the last election to become politicians in
! Factice as well as in sentiment. Fhe
| Ohio Democracy, said one of these only
| last night, las risen Phoenix like from
| its ashes quicker than the ia bled bird ever
| fluttered into new life "a in: ana this,
he said, TO speak plainly, is that the
| days OF dictators either in State or ma
| tional politics must end" This statement
| was qualified substantially with the as
| sertiOn that ii there was a necessity OF
| dictatOrial managers anywhere, at lea st
| In this state its exponent must be guild ed
| by opposition 10 plans designed only TO
| benefit a very few at the expense of the
masses. The Democrats OF the Buckeye
| State are again in the field keeping step
To the sort OF political music that attracts
every Toe 10 combines and single money
standard The banner with a device
planned at Chicago Is carried in the van
| guard, and recruits are pouring in"
The times., 1897-11-29
CT l-rING DOWN ESTIMATES.
President Mckinley Scales Them
Down About S2o,ooo.O 900.


Down About $50, 1000 600
Itia said that the aggregate appropriation
asked for for all the departments for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1899, amounted
to $4,000, 600. The appropriations Tor
the current year Were $421 100000, ana
the new amount is said 10 have startled
the President who began at once 10 scale
down the figures of his ambitious depart
ineuu chiefs. From the figures at hand il
j. slh:Hu that there will be a decrease Of
about SI9,0e0,0o0 or $50, 100000 from
the original figures.
This explains in some degree the long
conferences tetween the President and tie
Cabinet officers, when it is believed the
pruning process was taking place
notable Incident OF the new economy was
to be found in the estimates for the Navv
Department, which were cut down from
S7,00G,O0O to $4,000 o00 The Original
figures. the President thought. would nave
made a bad showing for an economic
| administration, and every million dollars
excess was more reason for the Inevitable
bond issue.
The deficit now is about $4,000. .0Co.
and Si,0O0,00O at least " i'll be added to
this by reason OF mail and transportation
| expenses oI the Union Pacific, which has
passed out Of the Government possession
1t is said, too, that the reduction in ;hc
naval expenses was 4 spectacular perfor &,
| ance inasmuch as the strengthening of the
Navy was generally considered TO be a
prime necessity OF the international sitIa-
| tion.
The times., 1897-11-29

We trust that the New York Herald is
not guilty OF piece Of lurid sensationalism,
.in the statement of its Washington CORE
spondent mat the President has been won
over by Senator Wolcott from the old
gold view Of Secretary Gage, and that
the forthcoming message viii suggest some
further hope for international bimetalllsm.
If true this is encouraging; but the Con
gress has not met yet, and there is time
for him to recant. Senator wolcott must
not forget that there are strong and
malign influences at work ON Mr.. McKin-
ley, on this and all other subjects. He
must look out for the Hanna 'contnbutory
interests for senor Dupuy de LONE, senor
Pie Kohlsaat, and goodness knows how
many others.
The times., 1897-11-29

'After months OF denial it suddenly trans
pires that there are 1907 American citi-
zens in Cuba dependent upon charity. Con
sui General Lee states that it will take
S1,50o per week to keep them alive.
When it appears that the recommendation
system has been applied with all its horrors
think that the Spanish alliance would be
apt TO experience jolt
The times., 1897-11-29
OKLAHOMA TO BE A STATE.
VIII Ask Congress to Admit II
TO the Union.

Perry, O. T.. Nov 28.-The people of
Oklahoma are much Interested now in
Statehood, and the next Congress VIII he
asked to make the Territory a State. The
people of nearly every county in the Ter
ritory are holding meetings and passing
resolutions favoring immediate statehood.
The Territorial Press Association has passed
strong resolutions on the subject and
nearly every city has followed. oklahoipa
has over 100000 population and her prop
erty assessment amounts to nearly $50
100000.
The advocates of statehood argue that
nearly ore-half of the States were admitted
| with less population and less wealth. II
is the object of many to get Immediate
statehood and thus he able to have The
Indian Territory attached TO the new
So tt as the different reservations are
thrown open to white settlement. Both
Territories would make a State OF more
than half million people.
The times., 1897-11-29

Now, or top Of the declaration of ths
Cuban government that nothing short OF
complete independence viii be thought
Of we have The general orders OF Gomez
and Garcia that anyone in the Cuban army
ACCEPTING proposals of autonomy or listen
ing 10 them win be- treated a. q traitor and
any emissary- caught offering such a thing
VIII be regarded as a spy and summarily
executed. The rews of these orders has
created CONSERVATION IN Spanish circles
IN Havana, and has caused cold sensation
in Madrid. The curnulation of recent events
and developments ought to make for good
a mericanism il the Presidents message TO
the Congress.
The times., 1897-11-29
Holiday
Announce
ment.

Grandly ready for the
holiday trade, we most cor
daily invite inspection of
thousands of objects of in
terest now on view that were
never seen here before, con-
fdent that it will be an
easy and most agreeable
task for our patrons to
make their selec tions; and
the
Extremely Moderate Prices
at which they are offered
will constitute one of the
pleasant features of the
exhibit.
Stocks are at the full. Europe
and America were rausacked for
beauty and newness. and Wash
ington shoppers never had such
fine choosing. Preparations for
Christmas have never been planned
on scale quite 50 liberal. Sixty
nine compile c stores are under this
one great roof, and each has its
complement of new, fresh and ap-
propriate gift things for the holt
days.
There IS every desirable kind of
gift thing here-something suita-
bic for every age and condition, for
amusement, individual needs, fam
lily requirements and home adorn-
ment. Assortments vast, compre-
hensive and magnificent in each
respective line.
If you want Art Pottery, Bric-a-
Brac. Lamps, Clocks, ONYX Ia
bles, Bronzes, Cut Glass, French,
English, German and American
Dinner and Tea Services, etc,
they are here.
If its Vienna, Paris or Berlin
Novelties-rare, choice and dainty
Its in which utility and beauty
are c,everly blendcd-we have
myriads of kinds and shapes, yet
only a couple or so of any style.
These were selected by Us person
ally in Europe last summer-many
were made according to our own
ideas-and you'll not find a du-
plicate in Washington.
If its something with the use
side uppermost, practical every-
day wearables, etc. such
gifts will play a very prominent
part this season-we offer you an
opportunity to buy better values
than at any time in our business
history.
| WE SHALL ADHERE TO OUR
%T-r-TNDNT DrN Ttc<rT1
The times., 1897-11-29

The panacea Of Mr. william T. Stead,
Of the London Review OF Reviews, for the
corruption of politics in Greater New
York, may not read Ike a joke in London;
but il is howlingly funny when it is
cabled over here He proposes an inqui-
sition of new Journalists, with power tt
send for persons and papers. Fancy
Pulitzer presiding over such moral
tnbunalI
The times., 1897-11-29

The retirement Of Mr.. John C. Sheehau
as leader Of Tammany appears to have
been settled fol him outside OF politics.
On Saturday he was Frustrated from
oyerwork, and his physician declares that
he needs a long rest Mr.. Croker viii
now have a free hand To select a successor.
zone whom ] can CONTROL of course.
The times., 1897-11-29

The German waFship Gefion and two
scholarships will proceed to Port au Prince
TO collect that little bill from Haiti for
fIdent that President Simon sam viii be
the first to express his regret for the oc-
currencc. He also Will confess Judgment
and settle If he knows what is good for
him.
The times., 1897-11-29
Advertising MIR. Reed.

from the Los Angeles Times,
The Austrian Reichsrath ought to im-
port a ear. We have one in America that
we can lease to them, but should dislike
to part With him for keeps. He is war
ranied to be able to bring into line the
most unruly lot GF In awmakers that ever
hea-ed inkstands and language at each
other across the arena Of debate VIII
be sent 0n trial for three months, lessee
10 guarantee his return In good, bald
headed order. Satisfa ction guaranteed o.
money refunded. Application may he made
to the Secretary OF the House of Representa-
tires. Washington, ID. c.
The times., 1897-11-29
STORE DIRECTORY
AND
SHOPPING LIST,

which will save many steps Tells
where the various stocks may be
found and how TO find them;
hours of delivery and other
information that will prove of in
terest to purchasers. Convenient
s.ze for jacket pocket. Can be
had for the asking at Superintend-
ent's Desk or of any of the aisle
managers.
The store is at its best, and
cordial invitation is extended to
all. And we shall do our best to
make all corners welcome and
comfortable.
The times., 1897-11-29
Scat.
lFrom the Sow work. Sum

K SUII.J
The Hon Euclid Martin, Nebra ska
National Democrat of fame, says: '1f
Bryanism remains supreme l shall be
Republican As Rryanism does remain
supreme. it is time for Mr.. Martin TO
carry out ms resolution. National Demo
Gratis are getting to be the loneliest things
ON eeTth.
The times., 1897-11-29

R,aders g The Tines rto mag al 0Hy
iin BE- unable 10 procure copies Of Il ct aay
ne5rS stand, railroad station or on railroad
mans lCil confer a JarOr upon tte manage
D,ent Jy sending 70 H,is Office Information OF
The fact
The times., 1897-11-29
Circulation Statement.

Communications intended 5or publication
20 The Times slould b fegseiy aid plaiHy
lryitten and must ila al cases be accompanied
Jp tie name and address Of nc 5criter r.
iected communications lgiH not be preserced
and oag manuscripts Of oJcious importance
UUl be returned to t,eir authors.
The times., 1897-11-29

change his mind, there would be pious
joy over the sacrifice, and the event would
be hailed Is sudden transition from dark
ness 60 Daylight Nothing of the kind
is to be anticipated, and we are far from
wishing it.
The times., 1897-11-29
MUSEMESTS.
AFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA hoUst

L.
GRAND OPERA
In French, German and Italian,
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
WALTER DA MROSCH ANDC. A. ELLIS.
MONIlA \ EVENING, ID DECEMbER13,
OF lhe ilrst time in many years, Russini S
Masterpiece,
BARBER Of SEVILLE
Mines Melha, Van Cautereu. NM. Salig-
nae, C6mpanari. Carbone Boudour-
esque, Viviani.
TUESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER / 4,
Wagner's IOHENGRIN.
Mines. Gadski. StaudigI; NM Kraus. Fisch-
er, Bispham, StaudigI.
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16.
Bizets CARMEN.
Mines Seygard. Gadski, Toronta, Matt
field; NM. Salignac, Campanari, Bou-
doureSque, Rains, Vanni, Stehmann.
FRIDAY EVENING. u DECEMBER
GounOd'S FAUST.
Conductors. Mr.. DamrosCh and Mr.. Rimbuni
New York Symphony Orchestra: fun chorus;
complete scenerieS and costumes.
Subscription sale opens " edneSiay, De-
ceTnber /, at the box office.
Sieiuway Pianos useC. Edw F Druop
& Sons, Agents. no29- ST
The times., 1897-11-29
A Contrast,

from the Philadelphia Record.)
The Ohio election left the Democratic
State committee so Ia debt, and the Pc
publican committee about 100000 on the
WRONG side of the ledger.
The times., 1897-11-29
EngraYe Free of Charge

Initials on Umbrellas costing from
s. up; initials on Silverware, and
Will mark initials or name on all
Leather Goods costing over 81.
We will also furnish suitable boxes
for Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Neck
wear and other goods whose gift
fitness would be enhanced thereby.
ANY purchase, large or small,
will be carefully stored and de-
livered when it suits you best up
to and including December 24.
The times., 1897-11-29

MIR. George II. Wilson, inventor of VIII
sons Common Sense Ear Drums, New York,
is at Wizards Hotel 1t
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-28
WHO SHALL BURY THE POOR 2

Mr.. Hewitt Seeks Advice From May
or Hoos Abont the County's Duty.
Among Mayor Hoos' visitors today was
Pcormaster J. S. Hewitt That practi-
cal philanthropist had in mind Hoods
lines:-
"Rattle his bones over the stones,
He's only pauper whom nobody
owns
1t occurred to him that the Board of
Chosen F'reebooters weren't doing the
square and decent thing when they re-
fused to bury the dead of Jersey City's
poor, and so he came to Mayor Hoos to
ask for advice.
The Poormaster quoted figures to the
Mayor to this effect: In 1876 Jersey City
sent to the county poorhouse S95 people
for the maintenance of which he city
paid $27, ,00O In 1896 the city. ses4t 800 poor
to the Hill, and the city's share was
$4,000. This year Jersey City. will pay
unreasonably the city thinks she ought to
have some consideration.
Now, your Honor" said Mr.. Hewitt.
stsince Jersey City pays so much for the
poor to the county it is manifeStly the
duty Of the county to bury the dead poor
dying in Jersey City"
What does the County Physician say
about it?" asked the Mayor.
Oh, he refuses to sanction it"
It was that when he sent poor children to
Snake Hill, when he wanted them re-
turned the authorities at the County
Farm positively refused to do so. The
Poormaster wants to know by what au-
thority the county refuses to return the
children, and on this point he requested
the Mayor to seek the legal advice Of
Corporation Counsel Blair
Mayor Hoos will see Mr.. Blair and pro-
cure an opinion as to the duties of the
county in these matters
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-28
FINANCE BOARD CROWDED.
More Room Needed for the First
Beard In the City.

The Finance Commissioners are much
cramped for space in their rooms in the
City Hall. They have only two: the
Clerks office and general meeting room
and a small room for their caucus. The
metallic file case, which covers all one
side. Documents of priceless value to
the city are SO fast increasing that Clerk
Martin Finck will soon require another
case which will cover another side of the
room. To prevent anyone purloining pa
pers he proposes to have a wire screen
placed in front of them, and this on both
sides will take away much of the very
small space OF a room really intended for
a document room. Adjoining this is q
large room ostensibly used as a caucus
room for the Board of Aldermen, only
used once in every two weeks. The FL
nance Board think that they ought to
have this room for their secret meetings
and the ooms adjoining that could easily
be used. for the Aldermen. A requisition
to that effect Will be sent to the City Hall
Commissioners.
At every meeting of the Finance Board
there are always many people waiting
on various business effecting the Board,
and the question of room is becoming
every meeting more prominent. The City
Hall Commissioners, the most obliging
body in the werld. will undoubtedly see
that the Financiers have all the space
they need.
Clerk Finck has adopted very neat
method for labelling his files, and one
which has attracted much attention and
created some envy among the City Hall
officialdom. He has small letters of the
alphabet in white affixed to a black
ground. and the effect is not only pleasing
and artistic, but eminently servicable.