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The times., 1898-10-19

cover the expense Of a campaign OF ex-
and charitably assume, or compel Cuba
to assume, the debt of 1886, which no.
toriously represents the money squan-
.dered by Spain in the no less demonia-
cal Ten Years War, may seem to in
volve mystery. But persons who are
able to look below the surface of things
viii not be troubled to find some prob
able explanation.
In our humble opinion, if any partic-
ular bond issue or portion of one, were
to be shouldered by this country-the
United Suites Senate consenting-it
would not so much matter about the date
of the loan. or the interest rate attached
to it, as it would who might happen to
own the particular bonds considered at
the time of their acceptance as an
American obligation by our Peace Com
missioners. We can easily imagine that
President Mckinley y's-or, to be frank
about it. Mr. Hanna a's-delegates in
Paris. would be adamantine in their op-
position to paying. assuming or financ-
happened to be owned by General Wey-
Ter, or old ex-Queen Isabella. But it
might be different in the case of cer-
tain securities, drug in the market be-
cause of their probable repudiation,
which, through the long delays and un-
certainties incident to the late inter-
national situation. Americans and their
7 a,-;S % ta-
picked up for a song. The interests of
such investors" would be not without
a touch of sacredness, especially If they
We're willing to devote about twenty
million dollars of the profit in'the trans
action TO swelling the Republican cor
ruption fund, which will require several
times that amount of money for the ap-
plication of sound business methods"
during the next Presidential campaign.
The extent To which the syndicated
influences controlling the Government
at present may dare to go, in the direc-
tion of financing" Spanish indebted
ness in connection with peace settle
ment, will depend almost entirely upon
the results of the Congressional cleo
tions in November. If, after all the
reasons the American people concededly
have for rebulSing Hannaism. Algerism
and the sorry hypocrisy of Dodgerism,
they should still return a substantial
Republican majority to the next House
of Representatives. we may confidently
expect to witness the consummation of
the most colossal and profitable politi-
co-financial steal of this or any other
century or country. On the other hand.
if the voting masses should be brave
and wise enough to do their duty at the
polls next month, the Spanish bond
shark syndicate may perhaps be ulti-
mately checkmated The lesson of a
Republican reverse this year would not
be lost upon Administration Senators.
and we feel sure even they would think
twice before openly advocating or vou-
ing for the ratification OF a treaty OF
peace extensively dripping with the rot
tenness of a disgraceful and criminal
deal.
The times., 1898-10-19
Substitute for Paper.
(From the Philadelphia Record.

As paper is being used to make a great many
articles hitherto constructed OF metal. French
genius proposes to tu:n ab, ut and construc;
paper out of aluminium for the production of
books lie points out that it is already possible
to roll the metal into sheets four -thousandths of
inch in thickness. in which foIm it weighs less
than certain papers, and by the adoption Of sui.a
BILE machinery these sheets can be made thinner
still, when they can be used for the manu-
facture of books, for the metal will not oxidize
and is practically fireproof and waterproof, and
indestrrctible by worms.
The times., 1898-10-19
Depcyv I'm Il Panic.

While the Republican newspapers in
New York are boasting of the majority
Roosevelt will roll up, and at the same
time warning the party against over
confidence, Republicans who have been
about the State and have come into
contact with politicians in the interior
are thoroughly frightened by the ap-
parent conditions. Nothing could re-
veal their desperation more clearly than
Depew's arguments intended to alarm
the people. He says Republican defeat
will be accepted in the markets at
home and abroad as a condemnation of
the prosecution of the war with Spain.
Money will lie idle. Labor will be in as
great distress as it was before McKin-
ley was elected TIVE years ago" If he
were forced to explain how Republican
defeat in New York could mean a con-
demnation of the war with Spain, he
would be in a bad way; or, passing
that by, how could he prove that if it
were accepted in the markets at home
and abroad that the war is condemned,
it would cause money to lie idle and
labor to fall into distress? He has told
us that the alleged prosperity of labor
is due to Republican legislation; now. it
seems, it is due entirely to the belief at
home and abroad that the war with
Spain was popular war. His remarks
are Illogical. absurd and childish.
Yet nothing Republican orator may
say in New York should surprise us
when we read this sentence in the De-
pew speech: This Republican apathy
in the State of New York has i'm
pressed itself upon me, and 1 feel
that word should be said to overcome
the only thing that stands between Re-
publican success and Republican de-
feat" The worse than apathy of the
The times., 1898-10-19

Mr.. James Clark. now of Maryland,
ought to be able TO contribute an inter-
esting article to the discussion of the
question whether marriage is a failure.
He has tried it fifty-five times, which may
be a proof that he likes it; or it may be
evidence that he was trying TO find suit
able companion and failed at least fifty
four times
The times., 1898-10-19

Surgeon General Sternberg thinks 1t
would be demoralizing to- the regular ar
my surgeons to have Red Cross hospit-
al in Cuba. This consideration for the
regular army surgeons is a new thing. In
the war they were superseded by civilian
horse doctor.
The times., 1898-10-19
His Hnrd-worked Imnrinnt,on,

The poet wrote OF singing birds,
OF spreading fields and green,
OF rristling leaves and messy banks
With babbling brock between;
He wrote of hills all bathed in haze,
And risky lambs at play
lie wrote about the country on
sweet October day.
But the poet saw no frisking lambs,
He breathtd no woodland air;
Upon the foCr the children squalled
Ard pulled each others hair;
The hazy hills we're far away.
Likewise the babbling brock,
And as the poet wrote his wife
Kept scoldng at the cook.
Chicago News.
The times., 1898-10-19
ENTERTAINED THEIR FRIENDS.
Reception by the Alumni OF the Vir-
ginia Theological Scminnry.

The alumni of the Theological Seminary
of Virginia constituted themselves into 4
committee of cordiality last night at the
Shcreham and entertained in a gorgeous
manner members of the general conven-
tion of the Episcopal Church, who. de-
spite the rain, availed themselves of the
proffered hospitality.
An informal luncheon was served in the
reception parlors on the second floor. al
ter which the guests assembled in the
large banquet hall. which had been
cleared of tables, and spent several hours
in informal speeches and social inter-
course.
Bishop Potter. of New York, as chair
man of the reception committee, made an
address of welcome. extending in the
name of the alumni most cordial and
hearty greeting to the visiting deleSa-
tion. other speakers were Bishop Dud-
lev. Bishop Nichols, Dean Hodges, Rev.
DR.. Huntington, Col. Robert Treat Payne.
and George c. Thomas.
The times., 1898-10-19
The strnightfor,rnrd wa.,

(From the Omaha World Herald.)
The "Alger Relief Commission as The Wash
ington Times calls the committee OF Investigation
seems to think that some of the brgadier gener
ais and major generals are awfully anxious TO ap
pear before the commission and convict them
selves of mismanagement, incompetency, ant
Call on private soldiers who have b2er
mustered out if the truth is wanted.
The times., 1898-10-19

The Porto Ricans are now full blown
Americans, and Remember the Maine is
the most common motto in their homes.
But they still make profit of 120 per cent.
on whatever they sell TO our soldiers-imi-
tating those who furnished supplies and
transportation for the troops before the
War Department established the system
of competitive bids, which was after the
war
The times., 1898-10-19
Lord Salisbury.
(From the Chicago Tribune.

Lord Salisbury generally has a powerful life
guard at his side There is at Hatfield a cherished
breed of faithful hounds of immenie strength and
bulldog tenacity. One of these is the premier's
close friend, and accompanies him in his walks
about Hatfield. So faithful guardian is he tha.
Lord Salisbury, with touch of his Characteristic
irony, has called him .'Pharaoh," because he will
not let the people CO.
The times., 1898-10-19
Gold Bug Ignorance
(From the Rochester Timos

ITIHts.J
The gold bugs have no adequate concept:on of
the incorruptibility and tenacity of body of
men who know that they right and who have
thrown themselves into fight to n finish for
great and vital reform. Neither do worsbipers
OF the gold fetch put proper estimate upon the
average intelligence OF the masses ard the amount
of study they have given 10 economic questions.
The times., 1898-10-19

1t has been said that the Cubans are
not qualified for self-government Yet
never in New York city or in South Caro-
lima have the ballot-boxes been stuffed
with more energy and daring than in
Santiago province
The times., 1898-10-19

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The times., 1898-10-19

Communications intended for publication in
TIE TINES should be tersely and plainly written,
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected COM
muuicrt.ons will not be preserved. and only
uscripts CT obvious importance will be returned
T. their authors
The times., 1898-10-19
CnseIiSh.

From the Chicago Trbune.)
Speaking for the Standard oil Trust Mr. Rocke-
feller says: Nobody is asked to take any posi-
tion that we ourselves not willing to take"
And he might have added that ''nobody is asked
to accept a dividend that we ourselves are not
willing to accept''-thouglAthis is probably wha.
he meant.
The times., 1898-10-19

American influence appears to domi-
nate Japan. in spite of the efforts of the
English and the Germans to get the up
per hand. The American trust has found
a place there. and there are budding rail-
way kings. Soon the people of japan
will enjoy all the benefits of American
civilization.
The times., 1898-10-19

Readers of THE TIMES who may at any time
be unable to procure copies Of 1t a. any news.
stand or railroad station or on railroad trains.
Tili confer q favor upon the management by send.
ing tc this Office information OF the fact
The times., 1898-10-19

If the Kansas blizzard could be shunted
off to Mississippi. the yellow fever vic
tins would be grateful. So would every
body but the coal men in this section.
The times., 1898-10-19

The absurdity of a peace jubilee before
peace is achieved struck old Boreas. and
he scattered the jubilee arches of Chi
cago throughout Northern Illinois.
The times., 1898-10-19

Perhaps it might be expedient to send
some of the New York Republican ora
tors TO the yellow fever region. 1t is
said there is a killing frost wherever
they are advertised to speak.
The times., 1898-10-19
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

TEE TIMES. in all its editions. Morning. Even
ing and Sunday will be mailed TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The times., 1898-10-19
Astonishcd.
Nm the Mexican HeraldA

(From the Mexican IIeIald)
oh. deary. dearl Here Is that hot chutney
paper. the Washington Times. calling the Hon
Carl Schurz that accidental Hessian citizeni"
The times., 1898-10-19
GENERAL POLITICAL GOSSIP

Richard Croker's attack on the Bar As
sociation of New York City is not likely
to cost his candidate for Governor, Justice
Van wyck, many SotesI The so-called
Bar Association of New York is an emf
nently respectable and venerable institu-
tion. which might be compared appro-
priately to the three aailors of Tooley
Street." who once upoh a time labored
under the delusion thatsthey represented
the public sentiment of England. The
Bar Association of the metropolis is not
representative body in any sense of the
word. and 1t is no more authorized to
speak for the lawyers of New York than
the three tailors above mentioned voiced
public opinion in Great Britain. 1t has
at most a membership of less than 600.
There are estimated to be 1000 lawyers of
good standing in the old city of New York
and probably over 10000 In the metropoli-
tan district comprehended in the Greater
New York territory. of late years the
New York Bar Association has been run
as close corporation: ii has arrogated
to itself the right to sit in judgment on
the members of the legal profession and
to say who should and who should not
be entitled to recognition, 1t has refused
admission to its sacred portals to every
one who did not come up to the peculiar
standard set by select committee of five
or six old fogies, and no applicant ever got
in who was not willing to acknowledge
the awful superiority of the association.
This fact has been so well recognized of
late years that no lawyer with any self
| respect and independence would permit
his name to be offered for membership
in the association.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-13
The Republican Record.

The Republican leaders are devoting 80
much of their time these days to think
ing Of new iniquities to charge the DEM
ocrats with. that it is strongly suspected
they thus occupy their time in order to
keep their minds off their own shortcom-
inss.
For example, think what their feelings
would be If they should let their minds
rest for a omen on the bill legalizing
the lease of the New York, susquehanna
n Western Railroad to the Erie Rsil-
road, which was passed by a Republican
Legislature last winter. However sue
cessfuI they may be in banishing the bill
from their own minds, they cannot blind
the voters Of Bergen and Passaic coun-
ties 10 the fact that it was a Republican
Legislature which bound them. hand and
foot, and delivered them over to the Erie
road. ny this bill the people Of Hack
ensack, Paterson and h surrounding
country we're placed at the mercy Of the
Erie Railroad. and ali competition. the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-13
Y. NJ. C. A. RECEPTION.

The programme for tonight's reception
to be given the young men of Jersey
City by the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION, in Hasbrouck Institute. is ex-
ceptionaily fine. First comes the Y. M.
c. A. orchestra. eighteen pieces of music,
under the direction of 3. Frank Davis.
Miss Lucy f. Nelson, the we'll known
soprano, will sing two selections, "A
Gypsy Maiden" by Henry Parker. and
~ Devoted Apple" by Roekel. Mr.. c..
Fl. Ettenger, baritone soloist and duetist,
will also give two selections. Miss Lii
liam f. Prior will render a whsstling solo
and a piano selection. Mr.. Eugene w.
Lcake viii give one of his special and
original compositions, while MessrS. An
derson and McISwen Will show what their
remarkable gramophone can do in the
line of song and speech. 1t is possible
that other attractions viii be added to
this already excellent programme.
The president of the Y. M. G. A.. Mr..
Louis Sherwood, wilt be present and ex-
plain the educational and other work of
the association, while a special attrac-
ton will be the presence of Thos. @. ADJ
ans, the new physical director, Just call
ed to take charge of the gymnasium.
Mr.. Adams, for three years, was the
champion in gymnastics at Yale Uni
versity, and is considered one of the best
instructors in this country. All u
men, interested in educational and gym
nasium work, are urged to be present
this evening and enjoy the Inequalities
of the occasion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-13
WILL HOLD GUTENBERG
Stockholders Of the Race
Track to Raise Money to
Buy the Property.
AUCTION SALE POSTPONED
An Order Procured in Newark
Tuesday From Vice Chan
cellor Pitney.
AUCTION SALE POSTPONED


The old Gutenberg race track was TO
go under the hammer Of Auctioneer Fred
ariok Wolbert yesterday afternoon, but
the sale was unexpectedly postponed OIL
an order from Vice-ChancelIcr Pitney-
Auctioneer Wolhert announced that the
sale was adjourned until November d
The order was asked for on the ground
that the stockholders. or some of them,
had not been given sufficient notification.
The stockholders who secured the order
are August Kosmack. J. G. Crusius, a. Il.
Meyer and Frederick Barr. It was Sc
cured in Newark on Tuesday.
Neither Mr.. Crusfus or MI. Kosmack
would consent to be interviewed yesterday
as to what their object was in having The
sale postponed, but it is said on good au-
thority that the order was asked for 50
as to give them sufficient tirne In which
10. raise capital enough with which 70
buy the old track and hold it.
What their object is in holding the
property they will not say. but some
gaHize another jockey club. This infor-
nation. however. is not authentic. The
four STOCKHOLDERS named above, will COM
bine with about ten other men in order
to purchase the track.
There were about two hundred people
on the grounds at the time set Tor the
sale. but few prospective bidders. Many
came simply TO watch the proceedings;
and to find out what was to become OF
the famous old track which has such an
interesting history.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-13
new JERSEY FEDERATION
Delegates From Women's
Clubs Will Convene in the
First Baptist Church of
Elizabeth, October
Fl %.

The annual meeting of the New Jersey
state Federation of Women's Clubs will
he held In the First Baptist Church, cor
per of Union avenue and Prince street,
Elizabeth. on Thursday and Friday.
October q and rs, by invitation OF the
Federated Clubs of Elizabeth All busi-
ness will be transacted at the morning
sessions. which will commence promptly
at 10 o'clock. and on Friday morning the
election of officers for the ensuing two
vars will be held. On both afternoons
Interested speakers on the topic OF Ne
meeting. Sociology will be heard WEliS
on Thursday evening the delegates dnu
visitors will be entertained at the nome
Of Mrs. 3. j. Williamson, the, president
OF the Women's CIVIC Fedefatloh q
Luncheon will be served each day at
one O'Clock. delegates and visitors may
nrocure the same at a cost of fifty cents
Al those who wish luncheon viii kindly
send names to Mrs. Henry a. Hanier NO.
/ LAS FairInount avenue. E~iizapetn, !. -
nossihie. Delegates will be entertained.
o~vernight-and clubs are requested to
send the number of delegates S"llh
Miller No. 1.023 East jersey street, EilZa-
beth N IS. ~Aairnan of the Hospitality
COMMITTEE. previous TO OCTOBER Il, 1hose
who will not need Accommodations over
night hut will stay for dinner Thurs-
day viii also send names to Mrs. David
M. Miller. -
viii be at the station to meet trai4s Wnlsa
az Sis and $40 A.. NJ arriving at Eliza
beth $40 and 1905 "A. NJ, steDDlng at
Newark Market ~street). at $3.50 and s:os
a. M; returning trains Ior Jersey lily
1T 5.l5. 5:4S and 6.37 p. M. There Is also
trolley service between Jersey CITY, New
ark and Elizabeth.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-13
American Theatre.

Triumphs are no longer novelties to the
Castle Square Opera Company. Yet his
popular organization has never scored a
more magnificent success than in Verdi
immortal aida" which, on Monday night
auspiciously aushered in the season. OF
grand opera in English at the American
Theatre. Such a great artistic undertake
ing naturally attracted an audience, dis
tinctly critical in its attitude. But those
who came to scott at so ambitious an
undertaking remained to greet its success
full achievement, with ardent enthusiasm
that manifested itself in loud applause,
numerous encores and curtain calls. IN
all its repertoire the company has not
shown itself to. greater advantage
Yvonne de Treville, Lizzie Macnichol,
Joseph r. Sheehan and William G. Stew
Lavish encomiums were bestowed upon
their admirable rendition of roles well
calculated to test the qualities of the
greatest of artists. The alternating cast
LAWN and Harry L. Chase. were accord
ed equally we'll merited tributes of praise.
The really superb chorus was a delight 10
hear in the magnificent and thrilling en-
sembles. The scenic investiture was
picturesquely gorgeous, the costumes rich
and beautiful.
So unprecedented has been the success
of Verdi's masterpiece in English. that
the management. in compliance with a
universal demand. has decided to present
Aida" for an additional week. The casts
subscribers will secure an opportunity to
witness next week, the opera with a diff
ferent cast of principals. Next Monday.
Efiie Stewart. Lizzie Macnichol. William
LAWN and William G. Stewart will be
seen in the leading roles. The alternates
during the week will be Yvonne de Ire
vile, Joseph F.. Sheehan, Harry l.. Chase
and Grace Romano.
Despite the fact that standing room
only is at a premium, there will be no adj
vance in the regular prices.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-13
coNvERY NAMED FOR CONGRESS.
MiddIesex County Democrat Made the
Nominee in the Third District.

Especial to "The Jersey City News"
FREEHOLD, Oct 10, 1S9s.-The Demo-
cratic convention for the Third Congress
sional District met here yesterday after
non and nominated Patrick Conyery, of
Middlesex, for Congress. Monmouth and
Middlesex formed a combination against
Somerset. The latter COUNTY placed
Andrew Lane in nomination and Middle
sex nominated Convery. Monmouth made
no nomination.
Convery was nominated on the first bal
lot. and his nomination was made unan-
imous.
The platform Endorsed Elvin w Crane
for Governor, and the principles Of the
Democratic party as enunciated in the
State platform. and denounced the Admin
istration for its management OF the war;
The nominee, Patrick Convery,. Is a coal
dealer at Perth Arnboy. He has been
Sheriff and County Clerk of Middlesex
County. He was given the latter office in
1889 over the Republican opponent. John
H. Conger, by a majority of less than
100.
The Republicans alleged that this was
obtained through ballot box stufflng N
the Sixth Ward Of New Brunswick. and
Mr.. Conger contested Converys right to
ConVery however. kept the office.