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The times., 1899-12-03
Mr. Richnr,Isnn.

We beg 10 congrat tulate and felicitste the
Democratic minority in the House of Rep
Tesentatives on their requirement at last of
q leader worthy to, aud who as matter OF
fact can, lead. The selection of the Hon
James d. Richardson. of Tennessee, by the
party caucus yesterday. could not have
been bettsred in any respect.
MI Richardson's leadership viii be in
striking contrast with that of another
which marked the history of the Fifty
fifth Congress. Although the aspiring
young statesman from Texas. referred to,
in his efforts to conduct national affairs,
presented a spectacle almost pathetic on
account of the infant phenomenal preeocity
displayed, il does not appear that these
efforts were effectuaI in attracting recruits
10 the Democratic standard. or in exciting
the admiring interest of intelligent beings
In selecting Mr.. Richardson as their
leader the minority have ranged
themselves under the ablest par
liamentarian in the House with
whom in that respect, since the de-
parture OF Mr. Reed. there is no one who
can oe put IN comparison lie IS legls-
lator of wide experience and high ability,
resourceful, aggressive, and possessed OF
the soundest political judgment he is
eminently the man for the position at a
time when the party needs a cool headed
statesman who is also d fighting general to
captain its hosts in a field where the odds
of numbers. executive suppression, and all
the other incidents of parliamentary wal
are against ii.
The Times has only the kiudest feeling
for Messrs. De Almond, Bankhead and
Sulzer, but we are inclined 10 think that
these gentlemen. now the contest is over,
viii be the first to admit that the Demo-
cratic Representatives in selecting their
official spokesman have made the wisest
possible choice
The times., 1899-12-03
Work for TIC siphtIes..

Level headed individuals always eXpe-
rience a sense of qualification when they
contemplate the industrious habits of their
fellow-workers. One of the reasons for this
is an appreciation of the fact that the
drones in humanity's hive must under the
present social system, which prides itself
on its beneficence, share the substance OF
the laborer, thus reducing the Wealth. of
the individual and that of the community.
Another reason is the natural admiration
of the well balanced person for the pro-
ducer and the sentiment that rules for fair
play, giving credit where it is deserved,
regardless of whether the man employed
wields the hoe or the pen; whether he
achieves praiseworthy. results with the
hand or the head; whether the fruits Of
his labor are necessaries or luXuries. There
is, despite the cynic, commendable ten
dency to entertain good opinion of the
man or woman who does well the chosen
task
Such being the case, when individuals
possessed of all their faculties are con-
cerned, it is but natural to, eXpecta higher
degree of admiration and more active en-
couragement for the being who, compelled
TO grope his way through the endless mazes
of a busy world, exhibits an overwhelming
desire TO become elf-sustaining, to make
of himself useful, productive member of
society, instead of quietly settling himself
as charge upon charity, through the plea
of his inarmity.
For these reasons Washington's new pro-
ject of equipping a home and workshop for
the blind, already we'll begun, should meet
with the warmest support. The sightless
have in numerous instances become adept
in many Of the useful occupations that tax
the abilities of those not lacking in what
is considered by the majority of people
with sound eyes an indispensable faculty.
In the manufacture of small articles,
where the sense Of feeling can be substi-
tuted for that of vision, those of an in
dustrious disposition who have been de-
prived OF the use Of their eyes have made
surprising progress. An opportunity is Of
fered to Washington for the upbuilding Of
an institution of national Importance
/ where the slghtless may realize their ear
nest longing to apply themselves to the
work fitted for them, and the enterprise
cannot fail to receive the heartiest en-
/ dorsement and the material aid Of the in
| telligent, the charitable, and the humane.
The times., 1899-12-03
The Abuse of Fnith.

1t is high time for the religious peo-
pie of the country TO repudiate
with vigor that nonsensical distortion
of the basis OF Christian belief which
allows the afflicted to perish for the want
OF simple remedies, and the lack Of men
trained to cure human Ills and alleviate
the sufferings Of the flesh. Almost daily
there come from various parts of the coun-
try dispatches containing the aggravatiug
tidings that some man, woman, or child
has succumbed to the so-called faith cure
Human beings writhing in the tortures of
malignant diseases have been permitted to
expire, while some fanatic near or far
possessed with the delusion that he had.
or pretending to have, the miraculous gift
Of healing, passed through some mysteri-
Gus mental contortions in behalf of the
sufferers physical restoration. For there
are some of the faith scientists who imply
that their talent IS of the Marconi type.
and that their presence is not essential,
because they can do as much good to the
ailing subject at a distance as though pres
ent in person. And indeed, it Is not diff
cult to agree with them so far as the lat
ter part of the proposition is concerned.
However, there is an apparent awakening
Of the denominational people, who have
reasonable ideas, respecting this matter,
and they are beginning to realize that their
reticence, even if it Is not tacit admis-
sion of belief in the faith healer's claims.
is so construed, and that it is bound to
have a repellant effect upon the many who
have not yet espoused the teachings Of the
church. Il may have been a mistaken i'm
preston, but the faith healer has assumed
that ali who profess belief in the funda-
mental doctrines Of Christianity, have ap-
proved OF his proceedings simply because
he put up as a shield between himself and
the cold, cynical world which is prone to
measure things by their fruits, his sup
posed conformity to the tenets of the
church. In fact he has prided himself that
his excessive devoutness and his melodra.
matte attitude placed him on a higher level
than even the consistent followers of the
creeds. He has carried the air Of being the
new disciple and conveyed the impression
that it was his higher state Of religious de-
yelopment that enabled him to Danish ills
through the simple medium of exciting the
imagination OF the bodily unfortunate to
such q degree that mere delusion neu-
tralized the disease.
Pertinent to this topic, a discussion has
arisen among the delegates TO the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Congress. now in
session at St Louis concerning the reIa-
tions Of science and Christian faith. One
! member Of the cloth had the courage to
The times., 1899-12-03
THE TIMES, WASHINGTON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1899.

quietsr for a few weeks, it has been 50 in
appearance only. Great Britain has been
feverishly prosecuting the work of fortif-
cation at Gibraltar. confident that France
intended the seizure Of Ceuta at the first
opportunity. France and Spain are be-
lieyed TO have been watching for a chance
to occupy and divide Morocco. which might
come if England were isolated and in trou-
bic with one Of the great powers. That
might happen were Russia suddenly to de-
velop her play in Persia and Afghanistan.
With Great Britain and Germany in al
lance, these designs and movements
would promise differently to what they
would if the former were alone and
friendless. II fortunately happens that
German interests at this time run with
those of England in nearly parallel way.
The Kaiser does not desire to see Morocco
taken over by France. That would be Sc
verely Injurious to his African interests,
and there may be ether ambitions of his in
imical neighbor that he would like to
check. Moreover il seems now probable
that Austria and Italy will adhere to Ger
many in the event that sides must be ia
ken in Europe. If We are right in that
opinion. then the attempt to absorb Persia
and Afghanistan by Russia the seizure
Of Ceuta by France. or the occupation of
Morocco by France and Spain, would find
the armies and navies OF Great Britain,
Germany. Austria. and Italy to veto any
Of the movements named while an ag
gresstve course in China on the part of any
great power, would have TO count with the
navies Of Great Britain. Germany, and
the United States. with the army and navy
Of Japan added.
These presentments would seem TO give
US at once the philosophy OF and the ne
| cessity for the three alliances or under
standings under consideration. We refer
to the general good understanding between
America and England the more limited
one between America England. and Ger
many; and the far different and more SEN
sationaI alliance between England and Ger
many.
The times., 1899-12-03
A PROMISING CLEw.
Detectives Think They Are on Syn
dicate', NIiIIer's Track


NEW YORK, Dec. William F. Miller
has not yet been found. but police Inspec-
tor Brennan. of Brooklyn. has struck
trail which may lead to the syndicate mans
hiding place and may also disclose the com
plicity of his hackers. The inspector has
been working quietly on the case for
week. His most important discovery is
the identity of the person who, the inspec-
tor believes, suggested the whole scheme
of the Franklin Syndicate" to Miller
This man conducts a large commercial
business in Manhattan, one of the largest
of the kind in the country and is generally
considered to be person of excellent repu-
tation. This man, the inspector learned,
was connected, indirectly. with the syndi-
cate from its beginning and took a large
amount OF money out of 1t. His movements
are now being watched day and night. His
place OF business is under surveillance, as
is also his home. Inspector Brennan has
also learned that, on the night before he
disappeared, Miller called upon a certain
person in Manhattan and delivered TO him
$40. 600 in unregistered 4 per cent Govern
ment bonds, purchased with part of the
"syndicate's" profits and delivered to his
friend for safe-keeping.
L. A. GourdaLn. the originator OF the end
less chain of oue-dollar bonds to provide
capital for his imperial national bank. was
held for the grand jury in $4,000 bail yes
terday.
Magistrate Pool. in Centre Street court
yesterday adjourned to Monday the hearing
in the case against Charles D. Hughes, the
bucket shopkeeper accused OF swindling
servant girls on inside information"
The times., 1899-12-03
WEST POINT VS.. ANNAPOLIS.
Much Interest in the Cadets Grid
iron Struggle Today

PHILADELPHIA Pa. Dec 2-The
football elevens OF the West Point and
Annapolis Academies will meet on Frank
lin Field this afternoon in the last i'm
portant football game OF the season in the
East Both teams reached this city last
evening, and both captains today reported
their men in the best OF condition. The
hotels were crowded with visitors. in
Guiding a great number from the army
and navy and many Government officers.
In general, the Naval Cadets were the IA
yorites. and they have been literally
backed to win.
While neither team has played a game
for some time. the early seasons show
ing fayors the Annapolis team, which. for
of noints, while the West Point team
was badly beaten by the Tigers. AnnapO-
lis also defeated Pennsylvania State Col
lege by to 0. and the State College beat
West Point by to O. West Point lost
many Of her best men by graduation last
term, but Jim Robinson, the Yale trainer
has spent the past week with the soldiers
and he reports the eleven fully ready to
begin battle. De SauIles, OF Yale has
coached the sailors veteran rush line
Jack MCEasters. of Harvard has been
with them in the last two weeks.
The officers OF the game are r. d. Wrenn
umpire; Edgar Wrightington, Harvard
referee, and Bert Waters. Harvard, lines
man.
Today's game is the fifth football game
between Annapolis and West Point cadets
and Is of special interest as a renewal oi
the contests after an interval Of six years
in which no game was played. The first
of the annual encounters was in 1890 at
West Point. when the Annapolis team Won
by "A to 0. In the following year. the
West Pointers turned the tables by beat
ing the Naval Cadets by 81 to 10 on theiI
own field. The sailors won the third game
by u to at West Point in 1892. and II
1898 the fourth and last game was closely
contested at Annapolis, the Naval Cadets
winning by s to 4.
1t was at this time that the continuance
OF the football game was forbidden and tbs
elevens of the two institutions have unit
today been limited to games with Universi
ty and College teams. The present meeting
was arranged after unusual efforts. There
was a great demand for the cards OF invita-
tion to the game today and 22,000 were is
sued, or enough to fill every seat at Frank.
lin Field. The University of Pennsylvania
provided the field free OF expenses. Invita-
tons to the number of 5000 went TO tht
Navy Department. 5000 to the army anC
the remainder 10 the University.
The football players, with other cadets
and many visiting army and navy officers
will be entertained at dinner this eyeninI
by members Of the committee OF arrange
ments and will later be guests Of the Masl
and Wig reception
The times., 1899-12-03
THE TRANSPORT UNSAFE.
A Statement by the Butcher of the
ManauenSe.

manauense.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. .2.-The reports
from Manila OF the unseaworth charac-
ter OF the transport Manauense receive
confirmation from Arthur Burns. butcher
on the vessel, who arrived recently from
Honolulu, where he left the ship. He says
that the vessel leaked badly on the vOy-
age. though the sea was smooth. and that
a number OF men deserted at Honolulu be-
cause they feared TO enter the typhoon dis
trict in such a craft. Burns has made me
following statement:
"AIl went well until the second day out
when the vessel began to leak, although
the sea was smooth at the time. On the
third day the water came into the placs
where we slept and articles in the vicinity
OF the hunks were awash. The crew were
set to work bailing out the water, and as
our quarters were damp / went up TO the
guardhouse to sleep. During the voyage 10
Honolulu the sea was always calm.
The crew and soldiers were disguised
with the condition of the Manauerse. and
Lieutenant Hayes. of the Thirty-hrs- In
fantry. remarked that be would not take
his men any further than Honolulu in the
transport. AT Honolulu the ship carpen-
ter. two fremen. two coal passers, the sal
lor mess boy. two army bakers and one Or
two sailors deserted the Manaueuse, as
they did not care 10 continue the voyage,
owing to her condition. One OF the fire.
men was caught and he was shangh8ieI
to serve with the crew When the Man
aueuse sailed the other men were still at
large When the ships carpenter deserted
YOU can realize the vessel WAS in no con
ditiOn for sea.
The times., 1899-12-03
MAY BE LYNcHED IF CAUGHT.
Negro In New Jersey Accused of a
Fearful Crime

TRENTON. n J., Dec. -WfIheImiua
Eisley. thirtytwo years old vas brutauy
murdered Thursday on a farm near New
town in this county. by Edward Williams.
a negro. employed on the farm. The col
ored residents OF Newtowu are searching
the woods for the culprit and swear they
viii lynch him on sight. The murder oc-
curred on the farm Of William White. Who
is one OF the most responsible farmers OF
Mercer county, and who employs large
number OF hands. The dead woman had
been in the White family since she was
fourteen years old. She was a woman OF
strong religious convictions. being iden,i-
ned With the Presbyterian Church OF New
town and active in the benevolent enter
prlses Of the church
Mr aud Mrs White were the guests at a
dinner party given by relatives on Thanks
giving Day In telling the murder. Mr
White said.
Il came home with Mrs White very late
and my wife discovered that Minnie "a
we always called her was not In bed
went to the barn aud found her BODY in 4
horribly mutilated condition Her face bad
been beaten and her skull crushed. Nv
lrst Idea was that some tramp had com
hlttkHl AUt MlINALr anu We were under
that impression until an early hour yestsr-
day. Williams did not come for breakfast.
and that was unusual / learned later that
he was on a neighboring farm working
and as soon as the people there heard
about the murder he left"
Edward Rice who is one Of the mos
reputable cOlOred men tn the vicinity OF
Newtown. has aroused the entire cOiOred
population Of that part OF the country and
all are pledged 10 string Williams % the
nearest tree when he is found. Rice Sc
cured the job for Williams. After the
murder Williams went around to the Rice
household for his breakfast. His clothing
was spotted with blood. and when ques-
toned, he said that he had been killing
chickens As soon as Il was announced
that Minnie Eisley had been killed he
asked a few questions and promptly dis
appeared.
During the afternoon many OF the far
mers visited the White household to oder
their assistance. The men were IN a great
state OF excitement and shared In the
feeling that If Williams is found be viii
/ be summarily dealt with.
Prosecutor CrOssley is doing all he can to
capture the negro The farmers residing
in the neighbOrhOod OF the tragedy are
willing to donate money to a popular fund
! for the apprehension OF Williams
The times., 1899-12-03
BUYING OLD STEEL RAILS.
\ Profitable Deal With the PennsyI-
yanIu Road.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec 2-The Penn
sylvania Railroad Company is selling old
steel rails at a profit H o. Hukin, pur-
chasing agent, says that last year the com
pany contracted for 10000 tons Of steel
rails at $1S ton for delivery this year,
to replace old ones on the main line west
of Pittsburg and on the Panhandle sys-
TEN. The old rails that cost SIS a ton
are being sold for S25 ton, most of which
have been shipped to Chicago. This year
the company placed contracts with the
Carnegie Steel Company and the Illinois
Steel Company for delivery next year at
$33 a ton The price of the Illinois Com
pany's rails is 81 more a ton than that
asked by the Carnegie Company.
Junk has been disposed Of by the rail
road company at the rate of $32.75 a ton.
The times., 1899-12-03
RETURNED IN FINE ATTIRE.
A Former Tramp, Benefited by For
tune, Reveling In Wealth.

CHICAGO. Dec. flames Johnson, who
came into fortune few months ago by
the death of wealthy brother in New
York, has returned to Chicago and is a
guest of the Grand Pacific Hotel. John
sons discovery here by Benjamin Frank
lin, a New York lawyer attracted conNd-
cradle attention.
Johnson who was known as Jimmy" f"
was supposed to be deaT' but Attorney
Franklin found him. He was leading a
trampish life, doing chores, cutting grass,
working at odd jobs. and sleeping in
barrel When he learned-Of his good for
tune he showed no signs of pleasure, and
said he was sorry the money hi ONE 10
him, as he was happier in his old life than
with the responsibilities of wealth. Before
going East he treated his old cyOnies to
swell dinner Johnson showed that his in
heritance was genuine by displaying a roll
of bills, amounting to over 81 0G0 to the
clerk at the Grand Pacific, He Wore fine
clothes and a costly diamond ring
The times., 1899-12-03
A BIG SUGAR COMBINE RUmoRED
Reports of Trust Backed by Twenty
Million DoIInrs CnnitnI

Million Dollars Capital
CHICAGO. Dec 2.-The story OF con-
solidation of the Glucose Sugar Refining
Company with the American Refining Com
pany together with all the independent
sugar refining companies, is again revived
and it is asserted that il is for the pur-
pose Of influencing the stock market It
is said representatives of the sugar trust
have been in the city for six days in con
ference with President Marhiesen, OF the
Glucose Company, and Levi Mayer. couu-
sci for the latter concern. From Us 10
has been inferred that negotiations have
been in progress in the East or some
time and have reached a point where the
sugar people were asked To come West TO
confer with the Mathiesen faction in order
TO complete a deal.
According TO the stories circulated a
S20. G0O 600 trust is in contemplation
through the consolidation OF the American
Sugar Refining Company, the Glucose Re
fining Company. the Arbuckle Sugar Com
pany. the DOscher concern. and outside
plants in Boston and New Orleans.
The times., 1899-12-03
Big sales OF Leaf Tobacco

DANVILLE. Va, Dec. 2.-The sales of
leaf tobacco on this market in November
amounted to S.O49 69S pounds. -vhish are
the largest sales ever made in one month
in the history of the market The sales
for October and November. the first two
months of the current tobacco year, We're
15,7I7,3g5 pounds, 2.720.o57 pounds more
than for the same period Of last year
Notwithstanding the enormous receipts
and heavy sales of the past TWO months.
the market has been steadily advlne cling
and all grades Of leaf tobacco are higher
than they have been for four years past.
The times., 1899-12-03

the palace directly or through the mouth
of the Congressional autOcrat-the Senate
concurring or going out of business.
These are some OF the labors and peTils
from which we would save Mr. Mckinley
out OF the abundance Of our esteem for
him. Perhaps he does not realize how
deeply he is putting his illustrious and
much honored head in the bag. 1t is time
he did,
The times., 1899-12-03
P0LIT
) AND GOSSIP.

The Minority Leadership.-The seleC-
ton of James D. Richardson, of Tennessee.
as leader of the minority of the Fifty
sixth Congress by the House Democratic
caucus yesterday afternoon was very well
received in Democratic circles and gave
general satisfaction. The opinion was ex-
pressed that the best equipped man from
every point of view had been chosen. and
that under Mr.. Richardson's leadership the
interests of the Democratic party would not
suffer. Mr.. Richardson is regarded as
safe leader. He has had experience. and
he Is well versed in parliamentary tactics
1t Is believed that Mr.. Richardson will be
able to command the united support of his
party on the floor, and that there will not
be any repetition of the unfortunate con
tentions that existed in the last Congress
under the leadership OF Mr. Bailey Of
Texas. The indications are that Mr.. Rich
ardson viii be Loyalty supported by every
Democrat in the House, even including Mr
Bailey. The latter made desperate effort
to prevent the election OF Mr. Richardson
but without avail. Mr. Bailey had counted
upon being able to turn over all of his
former personal following TO Mr.. Bank
head. but when the critical moment ar
rived he found that he could not deliver
the goods. Several members OF the Texas
delegation refused to follow Mr. Bailey
into the Bankhead camp. and the same in
dependence was manifested by former
Bailey men from other States.
The result of yesterdays caucus was in
the judgment of impartial observers a
severe blow to Bailey's prestige. 1t effaces
Bailey as a serious factor in the House
this winter. and the predition was freely
made last night that it would in all prob
ability prevent Bailey's coming to the
Senate as the successor of Horace Chiffon
Richardson's victory was well earned
and deserved. The fight was a hard one
and the result was not absolutely certain
until the beginning of the last ballot in
the caucus. The new leader of the mi
nority is of the type of self-made men,
1t may be regarded as an indirect tribute
to his ability that the Republican leaders
preferred the election of any other Demo-
crat than Richardson as leader of the
minority.
The times., 1899-12-03
THE WAR IN YUCATAN.
Hexicans Successful In the CampaIgH
Against Maya Indians.

OAXACA. Mex. Dee. 2--Advices re-
ceivsd here that the Mexican troops are
waging a successful campaign against the
Maya Indians in the State Of Yucatau. The
troops are commanded BY General Miguel
Bravo. A force Of ). 600 soldiers arrived at
the Indian frontier on November IL and
several days OF severe fighting took place
between them anC the indians The latter
were forced back from their strong en-
trenehments and the towns of Saban and
Nayma which had been held by the Indians
are now occupied by Government troops
The Mosquito fleet which co-Opersted with
the land forces on the HondO and Belize
rivers rendered valuable aid in driving the
rebels from their positions along those
streams. No official report OF the casual
ties have been received here. but it is
known that a large number were killed and
wounded on both sides