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The times., 1899-06-25
Advice for Sunday.

Wherever our good and pious President
may be today he can be counted on to say
his prayers and attend divine worship
Under those conditions let us hope that
he may not forget the serious situation
in which the biunders of his advisers have
left our army in TIE Philippines
In the north, at San Fernando, General
Macarthur is hemmed in by the main body
of the rebels under Aguinaldo, and there
is reason TO fear that he may not be able
to fight his way back TO Manila without
| re-enforcements, which it might be dan
gerous for General Otis to detach from the
garrison, in view of a threatened attack
from without and an insurrection and at
tempted massacre of Americans within.
Mr.. Mckinley cannot fail to remember all
this, and should seize the opportunity to
pray for strength to do the right thing
and Immediately prepare succor for his
devoted generals and soldiers.
South of Manila General Wheaton finds
the hosts of the mutiny swarming on his
tanks and menacing his communication
with the city, only twelve miles away. At
any moment it may be necessary for him
to engage in a life and death struggle
to regain his base. He, too, needs the
prayers of the Commander-in- Chief, and
would be all the better for some assurance
that the Government has not forgotten
him, but is determined to call out the
provisional army and save the gallant
band now defending Manila and its sub
urbs.
While he is about it we earnestly ex-
hort the President TO put up a fervid,
old-fashioned, fearful, roaring petition
that Alger may be given grace, Pingree,
and face enough to think he has a chance
for the United States Senate, and so ef-
face himself from the Cabinet and the
public mind to go and seek it. If ever
there was an answer to prayer desired by
the American people, a prompt and cordial
response TO such an one would be more
welcome than an Army contract.
BY all means, let Mr.. Mckinley wrestle
with the Lord this day, and see if he can
not arrange to come home with stock
OF good resolutions and something like
q backbone on which to string them,
The times., 1899-06-25
Military usurpa,ion in Idaho.



The Governor Of Idaho may may not have
been unduly susceptible to the appeals Of the
mine owners when he called upon the General
Government for troops. sovereign State OF
the Union is in an unenviable condition when
it admits its inability to enforce the laws and
there is nothing TO show that the Governor made
any effort 10 quell the disturbances with the
forces at his command before appealing to the
Federal authorities for aid. But he had an un-
questionable right to make such request, and
it was just as unquestionably the Presidents
duty TO grant it. The Federal troops sent
into Idaho in a constitutional manner. There
was no usurpatiou Of authority by the General
Government. The tIsurpation came when the mill
tary commander, instead Of eonfning his opera
tions To the suppression of lswlessness, assumed
the functions of a dictator and treated Idaho
conquered province. For that is what happened.
The times., 1899-06-25
The LittIe Bu.x Bee.

While the dum-dum bullet is under dis
cussion it may not be amiss TO mention
a new proiectile invented by Minnesota
man, one OF a regiment which camped in
Kentucky last summer. II was suggested
to him by an interesting incident which
those events more exciting than pleasant,
and many a man who would have faced a
battalion of Spaniards ran from the foe
who then assailed him.
The idea is this: There is a ventilated
tube, in which are arranged in a cozy and
sardine-like manner. several thousand
humble bees. When II reaches the mark
IL bursts, and the bees swarm out to find
out about things. In the course of their
investigation they will express their opin-
ions In a pointed manner. which Is war
ranted to make an impression on anyone
;n the vicinity. When one or two dozen
bees are paying attention to him, no man
is going to devote himself TO abstract prin-
clples like the salvation OF the country.
He can stand upright and never duck while
bullets are flying all around him, and take
the chances; but bee does not fly around
its yictim--it alights. and closes up his
eyes forthwith. After the bees have fin
ished their attack. the infantry of the be-
sieg!ng force can advance and capture
whatever there is 10 be taken.
II may be argued that the bees will
The times., 1899-06-25
An Invention Tbat FAILED

There are great many inventions in
the big white building occupied by our
Patent Office. and the hopes and ambitions
in one or another of that huge collection
of machines. But it is sad fact that
very many of these hopeful inventors have
been disappointed. Their inventions were
new. were effective, filled long-feIt want,
but they brought in no money. The pro-
fession OF an inventor is one of the most
expensive known to man. Unlike some
munerative on occasion, but actually re-
quires the outlay of money, much money
before the returns begin to come In.
There are reasons for all this, and one
of them may be seen In the case of a
young man who has lately invented a de-
vice for keeping the straw hat on the head
Every man who wears a straw hat has at
some time or other wished for such a
device. The most digniied gentleman can
hardly look stately while engaged In a
frantic chase OF his hat down the Avenue
In high wind, just before a thunder
shower. when all the town is scurrying for
shelter. The most philosophic individual
is moved TO expletive when, on liver
boat. gentle zephyr watts his new straw
head-covering into the water and COM
pels him to go home with a handkerchief
tied over his head. The most gentle of
Christians would find employment for all
his grace in refraining from remarks when
he picks his best hat out OF mud puddle
where a pagan wind has landed 1t on
Sunday morning at about half past ten
The need for this invention is undeniable
The device of the inventor is a rubber
band. with thread on 1t, which fits tightly
around the head. while the hat screws on
ii as a cover screws on fruit jar. The
wind is powerless TO move tile anchored
by such contrivance as that Nothing
short Of tornado could take 1t OF, and
The times., 1899-06-25
Vegetarian FootEear.


(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer-l
The leading vegetarians, the treeblazers, as IT
were are a good deal worried just now ever the
question of shoes. Ought they as consistent dis
ciples to wear the skins Of the gentle COW the
playful calf, the frolcsome kid, the agile
goat! Do they not put their foot in it from a
strictly vegetarian point OF view? And could
there not be some substitute that would answer
the purpose Just as well? There are Roman
sandals, for instance, sandals with wooden soles,
and canvas straps neatly ctiss-crossed up the
ankle 1t would be a little odd and neom-
Portable at first. no doubt. but must be pre-
pared 10 make sacrifices for our principes-even
if they do raise hlistets VegetaTianism may no
be growing at any remarkable rate, but every
little while its disciples astonish the world with
some remarkable proof OF the excellence Of their
theory OF what is proper food for human sub
sistence. and their proofs quite Danish all thought
of the wild vagaries of its jealous adher-
ont
The times., 1899-06-25
A Ministry of Peace.


NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau is patriot, but not
chauvinist His Foreign Minister is NJ. Delcasse,
who held the portfolio in each of the two
preceding Cabinets. 1t was he who led the colon
ial expansion movement. Yet it also he who
negotiated with Great Britain that notable Soudan
treaty which SO well satisfied both nations, and
which averted all danger OF conflict or even of
further irritation over the partition OF North
Africa. Nor are we TO forget his amiable and
benefcent services in behalf of peace, rendered
only lew months ago TO the United States as
well as to Spain. Equally significant is the ap-
pointment of NJ. de Lanessan to the Ministry of
Commerce. 1t was he who wellnigh doubled the
size OF frances empire in Southeastern Asia, and
it is he who has for years been the foremost ad-
voca,e OF peaceful and friendly relations and in-
innate intercourse with Great Britain. There
could be no better promise of peace than is given
in the presence of these two men in the ministry
men whose practical achievements for the ag-
grandizement OF France have surpassed those of
most others OF their time, yet whose voices and
influence have been unfailingly for peace with all
natlOus
The times., 1899-06-25

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From the Chicago Times Herald \

(FTom the Chicago Times Herald.)
Thomas c. Platt has not made his money by
and through politics. He seems TO be ac;uated
by the love Of power, the ambition TO be the
Boss, the great King Of the Empire State. His
independent fortune enables him to approach the
manipulation Of politics with different motives
than the sordid and destructive ones that animate
the magnificent Foraker and the vulgar
Tanner. 1t is clearly an injustice. then, for ex-
Governor Foster to place Senator Pla,t in
the same category with Senator Foraker and
Governor Tanner. They are political leeches that
hang upon the body polite He is political
boss who plays with political pawns for the de
light and power Of the game.
The times., 1899-06-25

The announcement from Michigan of coalition
between the Pingree and Ager forces TO secure
United States Senatorship for Alger conveys an
assurance of red hot politics in that quarter for
several months to come. Senator Mcmillan, who
desires reelection, is skillful and veteran
politician, with numerous and powerful follow
ing in the State of his adoption. and no Presi-
Dental bee buzzing in his head-since he is
foreign born. To contend on his own ground
against such an antagonist is task which Mr.
Alger could scarcely entrust to single assist
ant, even though it be the popular Pingree
When shall the people hear with joy unmixed
Of his determination to relieve the War Depart
ment of his obstructive weight and incumbencyf
The times., 1899-06-25
A New Aceomp1ishment.

There is reason for joy in Deutschland
The Emperor has learned the one thing he
did not know
The Empress and her children have been
spending some time in Bavaria, and the
young princes amused themselves by learn
ing how to yodel in the true Tyrolean style.
When the Emperor Joined them, some time
afterward, he sought out the peasant who
had instructed his sons, and said:
You must teach me the only thing do not
know, and that is 10 yodel
So now the Emperor knows all that
there is to know, and 1t must be a tremen-
dous comfort to a man of his painstaking
and thorough habits. The state of mind
consequent upon such an achievement is a
little bewildering TO the thought of ordi-
nary mortals. To most of us it will recall
the story of the sailor who when asked
what he would do If he had all the money
In the world, said that he would buy 'all
the 'baccy and rum in the world" and on
further enquiry as to what he would do
then, replied, after a moments rumination,
that he would buy more 'baccy." So with
the knowledge of all things. The ordinary
mortal would say that after he had learn
ed all that there was to know he would
go on to study something else. What the
Emperor will do remains to be seen.
But there is a state of mind, attainable
by most philosophical folk, which is as
comfortable as anyone need wish. Ruskin
once said that ii was the most restful
thing in the world to find out the height,
and length, and breadth, and depth of ones
own ignorance. When this discovery has
been made it brings true happiness. Aware
of our limitations, We are not afraid to
say Il do not KNOW" nor ashamed to learn
from anyone who has anything to teach
and most people have, if we can find out
what it is. And this is real comfort
The times., 1899-06-25
schIey mt snntingo.


from the st. Paul Dispatch
Nothing that has been said or done has de-
prived Admiral schley of the laurels that he
won in that battle. The public which read the
newspaper accounts OF the action, knows that his
ship led in the attack, that it gave and received
more shots than any other American vessel en-
gagged: that schley did not hesitate to expose
himself to danger; that the only American killed
in the action was standing by his side when
struck, and that the Brooklyn the nearest
ship 10 the Spanish vessel that sailed furthest
when she struck. In view of all those facts, any
attempt to convict schley of cowardce mus:
absolutely fail and recoil upon the accusers
The times., 1899-06-25

(From the Philadelphia North American.)
Incidents like the rescue Of the entombed miner
a; wilkesbarre give proof OF how strong is hu-
manity in the toilers OF the mines 1t was heroic
service that Cusmoro's fellow workmen rendered,
and throughout the ordeal he bore himself with
manly fortitude, 1t is such occasions as this
that these 'men with the hoes show 10 the
world how rich they are in manhood. No one
can read the details Of the rescue and the con
duct of Cosinoro without feeling thar thrill which
comes only when the heart is touched
The times., 1899-06-25
The Old Man of the Sea.

Nftoh LeuSef-D
Although President Mckinley has chung per-
sistenuy to Alger, the latter's retirement from
Cabinet councils would, doubtless, permit the
Administration 10 draw long breath OF relief
But II it be his intention to relinquish the
War billet until he captures a. senatorship, the
prospects are that there will be no change in
the secreiaryship until March 4. l9OI-unless it
be an enforced change. Governor Pingree appears
TO have undertaken impossible contract-Al-
gerism is a weight sufficient to break the back
OF its carrier.
The times., 1899-06-25

still be on hand, to work on both parties
with impartiality and vigor. but perhaps
the attacking regiment can bring with
them some sort of anti-bee apparatus in
the nature of a smudge, which will serve
both as concealment and defence. At any
rate, it is certain that after a swarm of
bees has been shot through the air in an
iron tube and let loose by the cracking of
that tube. they will be in excellent warlike
temper, and the result will be lively to
500
The times., 1899-06-25
When the Kentucky Democrat.

When the Kentucky Democratic conren-
tion, in its platform, declared the course
of the Government in the Philippines to
be "repugnant to every line of the Bill of
Rights. the Constitution, and Declaration of
of Independence" 1t was guilty of giving
aid and comfort to two enemies of the
American people-the Malay rebels and the
Republican party. The epidemic of politi-
cal suicide appears to have struck Ken
lucky in most sanguinary and maniacal
form.
The times., 1899-06-25

tFfom Inc Houston Post.1
Secretary Gage is the only Republican who
has had the hardhood to come to Mr.. McKinley's
defence in the matter OF civil service violation,
and he is probably the only who will. Most
men in political life have aspirations and no man
possessing this almost universal element of true
Republieanism can afford TO endorse the Presi-
dents course
The times., 1899-06-25

(From the Kansas City Starr
Senator Hanna saled for Europe, it appears,
with the understanding that Governor Roosevelt
would not steal q march on the Administration
while Mark absent by permitting himself
to be brought forward Presidential posi-
bility in 1900. Hanna favors two terms for Roose-
welt as Gosernor and at least two for Mckinley
as President.
The times., 1899-06-25

The principal anxiety of the Waldeck-
Rousseau Ministry just now is to prevent
the friends of the important rascals on
the French general staff from numbering
Captain Dreyfus. There are several high
officials who see visions of the steel cage
on DEVILS Island, in the event that their
victim is exonerated.
The times., 1899-06-25
Deroulede'. Slight Chances.

From the Chicago Journal)
II is said that Deroulede has returned TO Paris
with the Presidential bee in his bonnet. What
ever may happen later NJ. Deroulede, at present.
has about as much chance OF becoming President
Of France as General Coxey or old man PETER
would have of becoming President Of the United
States
The times., 1899-06-25

1t is said that, soon after his return to
the Capital, President Mckinley will in
vestigate the demoralized condition of the
District National Guard Military advisers
of the Commander Chief are inclined to
think that perhaps the best thing he could
do would be to place a Regular Army Off
Ger in command for purposes of reorganiza-
tiou
The times., 1899-06-25

The Administration is experimenting
with light guns for artillery use in the
Philippines The object, of course, is to
accelerate the end of the insurrection
Any inventor with a gun warranted to fire
Alger, will do well to bring it forth. A
device OF that kind would do more to en-
courage the Army and discourage the
rebels than anything which could happen.
unless it might be a Presidential back
bone of Harveyized steel
The times., 1899-06-25

1t is at least suggestive that Admnistra-
tion organs are unable to see how Mr.
Alger can remain in the Cabinet after the
frank avowals of the Hon. Potato Pingree.
But then, the Administration organs are
perhaps unconscious Of the adamantine
quality of the Secretary's nerve.
The times., 1899-06-25

From the Cincinnati Commercial-Tri
Western Massachusetts Is making much of the
President. lnasmuch this part OF the State
has not had President its hands for years
and years, the enthusiasm is accounted for.
The times., 1899-06-25

AS far as We are able to learn. it is
the intention of Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood
TO finish his task at Santiago before think
ing about becoming motorman.
The times., 1899-06-25
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Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
DELAWARE CITY.

Mrs. Margaret Hunter died at her home
on Clinton street Monday morning. The
funeral services were held in Christ Church
on Wednesday afternoon, Interment Della.
ware City Cemetery. Mrs. Hunter was one
of the towns oldest residents. Shs WAS in
her 58th year.
The w. C. T. u held its monthly meet
ingat the home OF Miss Janvier OH Wednes-
day evening.
Ladies of the Home Missionary Society
of the NJ. e. Church gave Missionary tea
on Thursday evening at the parsonage.
These ladies are supporting Bible reader
The proceeds of the tea are to be devoted to
this cause.
Miss Alice Foard is visiting friends in
Boston, Mass.
The many friends of Alex Holiday will
be pleased to learn that his condition is
some what improved.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
1ht ytliddletolpn Granstript
,-T-7. 1.TIIIpczzrs-TN MrDDLETowN.

bethesda nj. e. Church. Rev. E. w. Cas-
we'll Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath az
II, 90' n na and 7.30 p. m. Sabbath Scho0l
everv Sabbath at p. m, A. q. Cox, Super1n-
tandent. Prayer meeting, every Tnursday
evening. 7.S0 O'Clock. Junior EpWortn
fescue and Epworth Cadets every
Friday night at O'Clock. Young Ladies' Mis-
WoInen,s Foreign Missionary Society," nrst
Friday night of each month. Woments home
missionary Society. first Thursday night OF
each month Mite Society, first saturday
ni0ht of each month. Official Board meeting
first Friday afternoon of each month at z-SO
O'Clock.
Forest Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ell E: Il.
morning at To- 80 O'Clock, and every SaD6atn
evening at 7.30. Sabbath School VIII pc neld
every sabbath morning at 9.l0 O'CLOCK,
H C. Ellison, Superintendent. prayer meet
ing every. Wednesday evening. Young Feo-
peIs Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock. Junior 80
ciety Christian Endeavor every sunday aiteI
noon at O'Clock.
Services at Arm strong's Chapel the hrst
sabbath of each month at p. m.
81 Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church.--
Rev Mn J. Wilkie, Rector. Holy Commun-
ION on the first sunday in the month at I0%
q. IN. On ali other Sundays at 7.50 a. m. u,
vine services every sunday at !O;SO a. M, ana
7aDp IN Morning Prayer ana Litany every
ing Prayer on Wednesdays Al I;5O 2. N anu
on Frid,y at 331 p IN. On all Holy DAYS
service at $50 a. til., sunday School AZ a9 q.
nj Admit Bible Class at Z Is p. IN. on Wed
nesdnys. The Guild meets every THURSDAY az
Z o. IN the-Junior Auxiliary II saturdays az
o M and the Woman's AuXlnaIy on Sue
second Friday OF each month at zSO p. IN.
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PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Women
ana what They Are Doing.

Little Lines About Men and Women
4 and what They Are Doing.
Mrs. and Miss McAler, OF Brooklyn, N. X.
are guests of Mrs. Susan Perkins on Green
street.
Miss Jessie HukiIl left home on Monday
for wish with f:iends in New York.
Mrs. Charles A. Richie and sou Charles
are visiting her parents in the Qlaser City
Mrs. Alexander Crow who has been at
Old Point several weeks spent Saturday
with her mother and sister ell route 10
Wilmington.
Mrs. Kern and Mrs. Jump, Of Philadel-
phia, are the guests of their sister, Mrs.
William Brockson.
Mrs. Virginia L. Culbestson, of Whining
ton, is visiting friends in town.
Mrs. J. s. Crouch has returned from a
months visit with friends in Wilmington.
Mr.. Merritt N. Willis dined with the
Sons of Delaware at the Hotel Walton.
Mr.. Alex. Maxwell aud family have
moved into town, occupying the house va
Gated by Mr.. Jacob Long.
The many friends of Mr.. Lee Bradley are
glad to greet him daily this pleasant weather
on the streets. He was in bed eleven weeks
with typhoid fever.
Ex.Gov. Charles C. stockley and E. R.
Paynter, of Georgetown, and Charles B.
Houstan. of Millsboro, directors of the
Farmers Bank at Georgetown were in town
Wednesday.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
MI MARYLAND.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Robert s. Grifi tn has been appointed
postmaster at sassafras, vice Charles F.
Beaston. removed.
Goyernor-Eiect Smith took his seat in
Congress at the opening of the session on
Monday. and will fill that position until he
qualities as Governor.
President Penniman. Of the Maryland
Game and Fish Protective Association, in
speaking OF the present conditions of the
partridges in that States. said the only
thing to do was to buy birds elsewhere and
bring them in the State for breeding, as the
association and others did last year.