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The times., 1899-08-06
A Drummer,s Grieyance.

(From the New Orleans Times-D Democrat)
Il don't know anything about the right or
wrong Ct trusts as general pr position" said
trunk drummer the other night, but l do
know that they running my particular line
OF business They have sent materials away up
in the air and SO increased the cost of manu-
facture that the profit has disappeared. Birming-
ham pig, used in frames, has gone from $40
ton to so; sheet iron, that used to cost penny
q sheet, now costs 2h cents; locks have advanced
from s12 dozen to SIS; the kind OF lumber we
require has climbed to S41 a thousand, nearly
third over former figures cotton used TO
sell at cent yard and has gone to a cent
and half: tacksr have jumped from SIS to
$50, and nails in proportion. In every instance
the increase is due directly to the trusts and to
save my life 1 can't any legitimate reason
for it. There has been iuctuation in demand
and where wages don't remain the same they
have suffered a cut, yet the material which |
enumerated has been steadily climbing, and as
said before, it has wiped such thing as profit
clean off our books. The works | travei for are
running at present simply to keep open and to
hold the hands together in the hope that some
thing may turn up. If things keep on it's only
a matter of time when all the drurnmers will lie
called in
The times., 1899-08-06
Politics in Maryland.
(From t.a PhiladeIphia TImes.l }


The harmonious attitude presented by the
Democracy of Maryland pointedly indicates an
active and aggressive battle TO win back Demo-
cratic supremacy in the State. Governor Lown-
des who was elected in the Republican tidal
wave Of three years ago, has made most cred
liahl. a.. faithful executive, and viii be re-
nominated by the Republicans without dissent
ing vote. II there only general issues to
share the judgment CT maryland at the next cleo
ton, Governor Lowndes would certainly be re-
elected, but there are two obstacles which con-
front him. and both serious.
The Republicans had control Of the city Of
people of the city were so seriously dissatisfied
with the Republican administration that they
chose Democratic mayor at the last election by
an overwhelming majority. Republican govern
ment in Baltimore was tried and proved failure,
and as Baltimore viii be the storm centre of the
coming battle it does not promise well for the
Republicans
There is graver issue that comes up as
serious and possibly insurmoEntable obstacle to
the success OF the Republicans in Maryland at
the next election. The persistent and malignant
persecution OF Rear Admiral Schley, who is a
native of that State and honored and beloved by
all its people, has aienated a very large Repub-
iican element from anything like cordial sympa-
thy with the national administration; and if the
persecution of Schley shall be continued by the
President and Secretary of the Navy, Governor
Lowndes would be crucified in the house OF his
friends, and crucified when they have the power
To save him
The times., 1899-08-06
Paid for His Prize


Tie philosophy of Aesop's fable of the dog who
lost the piece of meat by trying to grasp its
shadow was impressed On one Chicago man yes
terday. He was summing himself of the
docks along the river in company with several
others when he noticed tin bucket bobbin2
along near the piles supporting the dock he was
on He called his companions attention to it
and Immediately the air was filled with vague
surrnises as TO the contents OF the Mean
while the sluggish current foated it toward them.
The discoverer volunteered to capture the prize
if some one would held his feet while he bent
over. Two volunteers laid hold Of him and he
swung over the edge and reaching far out grasped
the edge of the tin and slowly drew it TO him.
Then he gave the signal to hoist and as his
companions hauled him back pair of spectacles.
pocket knife, and two cigars dropped from his
pockets into the river. The can was empty.
The times., 1899-08-06
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6. 1s9a.
The Polltlcas Horizon.

Governor Altgeid Is correct when he de-
clares that paramount political issues are
not determined by resolutions of conven-
lions. That is another way of saying that
great questions shape themselves, and are
Just as likely to luctuate in Importance as
tides OF the sea or values on the stock
exchange.
Politics is a human game, and IS gov
erned by Influences Of a highly human
character. That party is wise which dis
eliminates between important and unim-
portant issues. and molds its policy ac-
cordingly- To do this requires patience,
alerness, keen insight, and a nice sense of
proportion The able political leader is
not always one who parades his sincerity
and enthusiasm. These qualities combined
have often. when misdirected or i'll timed
wrecked splendid organizations and bril-
liant opportunities How many things
by season seasoned are,'' is as true in gov
ernment az in music
Governor Altgeld is right Democrats
should not now determine what issues shall
be emphasized and what subordinated in
1900. Wisdom today may be madness to-
morrow. Let Democrats everywhere be
wiser than serpents and more harmless
even than doves. Let them wait and pos
sess their souls in patience. Political his
tory is making rapidly nowadays. Men
are weighed each hour in the balance and
their value accurately appraised. Heroes
rise and fail in the popular mind-come
and 60 on the great stage stretched out
its three years OF power done all 1t could
contriye TO do to drag down the name of
the Republic and make ii ruin and a
shame TO every beholder. They have
broken the records for political infamy
since 1886. Now, let them go on with
their congenial work. Give them all the
rope they would like Let them multiply
their inndelities one hundred fold Let
them monopolize that field. Let them con-
tinue to worship at the shrlnes Of Hanna
ism. Algerism, and Otisism Let them
reFel in fraud, force, dishonor, and in
competency. Let no Democrat emulate
these vices Of the Republican party.
Let US get the whole political situation
sQuarely before the American people next
year Let LIS keep conspicuonsly in view
the erowning glories Of Republican rule,
the ripe fruits OF the Mckinley Admins
trstion-Hannais1n, Otisigm, Algerism The
party leaders may drive out certain in
dividaals. They cannot get rid OF the dis
ease. The whole Republican organization
Is inocuiated- There has been no quaran-
tine The epidemic of incompetency and
dishonor is as wide as the continent.
Democrats must stamp this political
leprosy out OF the body polite Of the ma
ton To do so they must keep 1t in sight
as one Of the issues in 1900. Let nothing
obscure it. Hold it up before the eyes of
the people. Let every hamlet ring with
st. Shout il from the housetops. Write it
On the sand hills.
The times., 1899-08-06
RIVAL FOR TOBACCO TRUST.
New Corporation in New York With
Four Millions of Capital.

New York, Aug. 5.-Rumors OF opposi-
tion to the Tobacco Trust, which have been
current in Wall Street for some time, took
tangible form today in the announcement
that certificate would be filed on Monday
with the Secretary of State at Albany, in
cooperating, under the name of Buchanan
& Lyall, the firm of that name which has
been doing business as a copartnership for
many years There was no one in authori-
ty at the American Tobacco Companys Of
fees at Ill Fifth Avenue this morning who
could discuss this announcement. The
president of the Continental Tobacco Com
pany would say nothing except that he had
heard no rumor5 of an opposition company
being organized, that, if it was true, he did
not attach any Importance to IL, and that
he did not feel at all alarmed.
The capital of the new corporation will
be 81, ,000, ,e00 all of which has been paid
up in full. The corporate name will remain
the same, buchanan & Lyall-" The in
corporators are William Buchanan, Charles
p. Buchanan Robert McGinnis, John d.
Crimmins, George B. Wilson, Vincent p
Chartres, T. Tileston Wells Abraham B.
Cox, jr, and Eugene A. Fhilbin.
The company is organized for the pur-
pose of enabling the firm to extend its
field of operations. At the present time
the factories of the firm are located in
Brooklyn, but it is intended TO erect fac
tories in the West, in order TO reach this
profitable territory more cheaply and
effectively.
After the death of Mr. Lyall, the junior
partner, in 1892, the Lyall estate shared
in the business. There arose some diff
Guilty between Mr. Buchanan and the
estate in regard to the conduct of the
cornpany's affairs which finally resulted
in a lawsuit The litigation lasted about
two months. and was finally settled by the
purchase of the Lyall estates share of
the business by Mr.. Buchanan.
Principally interested in the new cor
poration are besides those already men
toned. certain well-known tobacco manu-
facturers whose plants were bought up by
the American Tobacco Company, who have
a large interest in the new corporation. 1t
is expected that gradually those tobacco
who have not been absorbed
by the trust will unite with Buchanan &
Lyau in a sort Of rival organization.
The times., 1899-08-06
That West Point Affair.

krIom
II it has come to pass that the Protestants and
the Catholics at West Point, the educated sons
of educated gentlemen, they are or really
ought TO be, have reached that degree OF in
tolerance where they will force a fellow cadet
TO resign for the simple reason that the religion
of his forefathers is not the same as theirs it
is plain our institutions all wrong and it
is time for us TO go back to the witch burning
days of early Massachusetts and begin over again
Is there an antl-Semitc feeling well defined in
this country? West Point has given us an indi-
cation Of it. If it exists, danger is abroad. We
have Just seen the results of anti-Semitsm in
France. where the case of Captain Dreyfus has
shaken the Republic to its foundations There
public press that espoused his cause and
made possible his release from the dungeons of
DEVILS Island. There is press in this country
and its duty is to espouse the cause of this
West Point cadet.
The times., 1899-08-06
The lawyers Clever Trick.
CFrom the New Orleans Times Democrat

AEtolH iuE -<cA tEAelltiS IfTleS Democrat
''Some years ago three hooSnlakcrs mt m
hotel at my home" said the Chicago nan. ..and
handed a large package Of money to the chief
clerk They told him that they would leave s.
with him every night, AID were particular in sav-
ing that it TO be delivered cniy in the pres
ence OF all three Il evident veu see thar
they didn't quite trust one another WslI =
week or 50 rolled around and one morning ofs
OF the trio came down rather early, and called for
the cash. Without thinking OF the conditions of
delivery, the clerk handed it over, and The book-
maker promptly skipped. Ills two partners wee
furious, and brought suit against the hotel flr
S25,0OO the amount in the bundle A sgnlrt
young lawyer volunteered TO take the defence
which other attorneys frankly regarded as home
less When the trial came of be waited until
the heokmakers had submitted their evidence
and then arose with a large bundle in his hand
We stand ready he said TO fulfill The letter
ot the agreement you have Just proven. This
package cnntains Ss5 900 in cash As soon as the
three owners apply for il together we are pre-
pared to turn il over Oi eoures. the third Tsan
couldn't be produced, and the immediately
collapsed Ihe parcel really contained An aid
pair of pants''
The times., 1899-08-06
Not All snobs.

(trom me minneapolis tribune
1t is only fair to say that the rich Astors are
not all mean-spirited snobs like William Wal
dorf. His cousin, John Jacob, descendant of
the same peasant grandfather, served with dis
tinction in Cuba during the Spanish and has
always expressed his keen appreciation of the
honor and glory of his American citizenship.
And the other Astors, with the exception of the
who ''bores'' the Prince Of Wales. have
conducted themselves with deceney and decorum.
1t is a curious question TO what William Wal
dorf viii do now. He can hardly remain in Eng
land with any comfort, and if he comes back to
the United States the New York -four hundred
will be pretty sure to give him the cold shoul-
der. With all his millions he is now socially
without a country. He might make
amends by retiring from public view and devoting
the remainder OF his life 10 charity
The times., 1899-08-06
Senator Burrows
(From the Boston Herald. )

IQ-1
Senator Burrows, of Michigan, whose forebod
ing of trouble for the Republican party unless
success is attained in putting end to the
Philippine before the next Presidential elec
tion has attracted attention, is man whose
heart was never in Philippine acquisition. He
was thought to have the disposition to vote
against the Paris Treaty that brought the ISL
ands TO this country, but he was politician
rather than statesman, and so went with the
bulk OF his party associates Such mans opin-
ion is of not much consequence outside the fed
of politics. He appears to be now disturbed
about the political effect OF our position not so
much that he regards it to be wrong Ii Mr..
Burrows convictions not sufficiently strong
to induce him to vote against taking the Philip
pines, they cannot be supposed TO operate in his
mind to an extent to move him 10 oppose hold.
ing them Indeed, it is not worth while to give
much attention to his convictions in the case
His approximations are what seem to cause him
trouble. He fears that this Philippine business
viii operate unfayorably on Republican politics
Perhaps he is a political expert. He certainly
has not given proof in his action in our public
affairs OF late that he is much more, and he
may not be even that.
The times., 1899-08-06
Canadian uI-Temner-

Sir Wiifrfd Laurier has declined 10 at
tend the laying OF the cornerstone OF Chi
cago's new postoftice in October On account
OF the peculiar reasons he has stated for
HIS action, the Windy City viii have 10
worry along through the ceremonies with
Out the presence ot any representative OF
Che Canadian Government
Sir Wiifrid feels that he cannot visit
the United States SO long as the people
here insist on their rightful claims in the
Alaskan boundary dispute, and the Ameri-
can press sustains the position SO ably
taken by the Department OF State.
This Is. indeed unfortunate 1t is un
happy for both Canada and this countr,
that an incident OF this kind can be per-
TerteG into q scheme for stirring up un.
necessary hostility between two countries
80 Naturally friendly as the United States
and Its neighbor TO the north. We had
Thought that such exhibitions of temper
were impossible. and we are not a little
surprised that the elegant and able Sir VII
frid Laurier Should be forced into so regret
table and 30 uncongenial position. We
say forced adyLsediy, because we are not In
cilned TO believe that the sentiments now
attributed TO him are natural or agreeable
20 his character.
The incident Is truly to be regretted. But
one thing is certain Sir Wilfrid's state
ments viii not influence the people OF the
United States 10 alter their opinions on the
Alaskan boundary question. Nothing nov
can effect that result The United States
has rested its case. reached its conclusions
and submitted it, uitimatum. Its reasoning
is grounded firmly in the right. The Gov
ernment In Washington will see to Il that
the boundary line admitted 10 be correcs
for seventy years shall not be moved one
The times., 1899-08-06
From what conditions Fame Arises.

(From the New York Commercial AdveTtiser}
The man that jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge
yesterday at the expressed wish OF little girl,
and then ascribed his jump to the strength OF
''Coney Island booze" IS walking advertise
ment that should receive some acknowledgement
from the vendors of this article. The man Is
famous now, where but yesterday he was known
only to his friends and acquaintance. How
many of US long to be famous, names
in scare heads in the newspapers And how few
of us think of any practical method of beeom-
ing So Can Coney Island booze do as much for
all, or is this a sporadic case? Coney Island
may enjoy a still greater degree of prosperity if
it can answer this question: in a way to satisfy
lovers OF nntorietY.
The times., 1899-08-06
SOUGHT TO JUMP FROM BRIDGE.
G. w. Dawson Attempts Leap Into
East Ri-er.

New York, Aug. SC w. Dawson, 55S
McDonough Street, Brooklyn. aged twenty
FIVE. believed to be demented, was ar
rested this afternoon while attempting to
jump from the Brooklyn Bridge. Detective
Sergeant Smith was on Park Row when he
saw Dawson pull off his coat, waisteoat,
collar, and tie, throw them in the street
and then start on a run for the bridge.
Smith hurried to the telephone box and,
calling up the bridge Office, gave warning
that probable bridge jumper was on his
way across. Policeman Edward Harkins,
who was near the anchorage On Manhattan
end, saw Dawson approaching rapidly and
got ready to intercept him, When he got
almost opposite the policeman Dawson
started to climb up the railing. Harkins
and Policeman Bradley, who had Jumped
of passing trolley car, quickly hauled
the young man down and brought him to
the bridge police station in Brooklyn.
When asked to explain his movements he
said he was going to jump from the
bridge "just for fun His brother, Charles
Dawson. who was sent for. said that for
some time his brother had been mentally
unbalanced and only recently he was re-
leased from q sanitarium. He was held for
examination.
The times., 1899-08-06

Col. Theodore Bingham, Superintendent
of Public Buildings and Grounds, is about
to install in the Washington Monument
certain scientific instruments for the OBJ
servation of seismic and other influences
that affect the huge shaft commemorative
of the glory of the Father of His Country.
Not only the scientific world. but the gen.
eral public Will anticipate with more than
ordinary interest Colonel Bingham's first
report concerning the peculiar conditions
that pertain to this wonderful engineering
achievement, and it will undoubtedly be
hoped thousands in the United States
wLo have visited and admired this marvel
in stone that nothing win be disclosed
alarming to the stability of this world
renowned memorial.
The times., 1899-08-06
Mr.. Davis, Aspirations.
(From the Kansas CITY Star.)

tFIVIH tIle hdIIsas NItF o944sJ
The story that Webster Davis viii not allow
himself to be considered as a candidate for
Governor OF Missouri IS really a very good joke
1t viii be time enough for Davis to run from
the nomination when there is the shadow OF
possibility that it will overtake him. He seems
to have succeeded in fooling the President, but
in Missouri. where his empty pretentions to
greatness have been fully exploded, he stands
no more show now for becoming even condi-
date for Governor than he did in 96, when ne
was turned down in the Springfield convention
and beaten for the nomination by Robert Lewis.
Davis may be in favor with the Administration
at Washington, but he won't go in Missouri
The times., 1899-08-06
Need of IndeIfbility.
CFrom the Chicago News

(From the Chicago News.)
The Pope. who is most learned scholar and
an enthusiastic bibliophe, complains that the
inks Of modern times do not last as did those
used in the long -ago--that books and manuscripts
of the present day soon become almost unde-
cpherable while scrolls and volumes OF 300 years
ago retain the ink in almost its pristine bril-
Hancy Wishing to discover preservative,
he has summoned "A conference of chemists, ex-
perts and Librarians and viii endeavor to de-
veiop means by which great works may be saved
for the benefit OF later generations. The Pope's
idea is worthy and deserving of success, but may
fail in accomplishing its purpose. There
many secrets OF the middle ages which our fore
fathers forgot to leave behind, and the art of
making ink that would endure seems to have
been one OF them.
The times., 1899-08-06
Russell Sage at Eigbt,-Thr..
Here are some of the things that Russell
Sage, the New York multi millionaire, said
on his eighty-third birthday:


on his eighty-third birthday:
expect to have lot more BIRTHDAYS.
] have always found my pleasure in my work
Next TO my work / love my horses
believe in the freedom OF the press.
can't understand how any citizen Of this
country would become subject of England
can easily comprehend why Englishme1 would
like 10 over here.
The greatest menace to the prosperity of this
country il the tendency to make fictitious values
and TO oyer-capitalize great corporations.
That is pretty good for a man who has
lived thirteen years longer than the limit
set by the Psalmist
In his six simple sentences. Mr. Sage
has compressed the philosophy of a life
time
They prove the strong passion in all
human beings to cling to this life and TO
believe that the mortal end is yet far away.
They repeat the testimony of all men
who have done anything in the world
that the joy Of living lies in working.
They reveal that love for animals.
which, even in this age of steam and
electricity, cannot be rooted out OF the
human affections
They assert that the freedom to print,
as well as to think and to speak, should
in no measure be abridged or modified.
They declare a noble confidence that the
citizenship of the United States is more tn
be desired than that Of any other coun-
try.
Finally they point out precisely the evil
that now oyershadows the RepubIic-spec-
ulatiye greed and dishonor in the business
world
Mr.. Sage seems to be. on the whole,
pretty wise old citizen.
We hope his expectation to have a lot
more birthdays viii be abundantly realized.
The times., 1899-08-06
Tint Little Word wv

If Sir Thomas defeats the Columbia he will be
the hero of the hour in Great Britain and all her
dependencies. As an English publication, 'Syren
and Shipping" puts it, ''if the British public
had their way. they would, without doubt, deem
him who brings the Americas Cup back to Eng
land worthy Of n resting place in Westminster
Abbey" The English feel that they have been
laboring under peculiar disadvantages in these
contests, and viii consider the victory all the
more nctabie If they win
The times., 1899-08-06
Nexer warl.ed Evil.
From the PhiladeIphia Inquirer

(From the Philadelphia Inqulrer.)
The mere acquisition of territory never wreck
ed any nation on the other hand it has made
many. Cubs Porto Rico, and the Philippines
will all be added to the territory Of tie United
States with benefit TO all concerned Under our
system of government liberty is enjoyed by the
lowest, and all this talk about the decay OF our
national institutions because of the spreading Of
our commerce and the extending cf our influence
goes not out OF one ear for the simple reason
that il never enters the other. 1t may frighten
habies hut it does not scare men.
The times., 1899-08-06
One of a Trio.

From the Cincinnati Commercial -Tribune.)
The wives Of the Goulds are having a great
race for social distinction abroad. with care for
the expenses thrown 10 the wind MFL George
Gould has entertained the Prince OF Wales, and
Mrs. Howard Gould has had the Kaiser to her
credit There the matter stands In tae mean
time, Miss Helen Gould, the princess Of the
family, is staying at home like a sensible woman.
doing what her hands find to do in the way os
kind and charitable. aets
The times., 1899-08-06
Practical Warfare.

From the Philadelphia Record)
It is estimated that the hostile Yaquis number
), GOO, and the Mexican Government purposes
putting 10000 men in the field to quell the up
rising. Evidently there IS no Otis in the Mexi-
can army, else the job would be undertaken
with regiment or two. President Diaz seems
to be aware of the first principles OF the art of
war-namely. that to strike crushing blows onc
must employ overpowering forces, and that in
ferior numbers in strong positions can be sue
cessfully fought only with adequately su-
nerior arny