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Point and COrOllary.

Captain Coghlan's remarks about the German
Kaiser were made in what he considered the
freedom Of private club. and never in
tended to be made public. lie knows better now,
and is not likely to repeat the indscretion. He
received reprimand, which. like his error. was
private, and, unlike that. was not made public.
Now he is to have the berth of commandant at
the Puget Sound Naval Station, which is con-
sidered very desirable. q is said that this ap-
poiutmeut "a the result OF the immense popular
ty which the President found existing for Cap
tain Coshlan on his visit to Philadelphia. Wheth-
er this part Of the story is true not, it is
certain that the captain of the Raleigh en-
thusiastically received here. and also that the
President Joined in the popular demonstration to
him. 1t is to be hoped that the whole story
is true for corollary of it is that If the Presi
dent would take more pains to things with
his own eyes, instead of accepting the reports
Of Others he might make his own actions more
popular Uncertain II, for instance, he
could witness the indifference to and neglect of
Alger in the latter's home territory, he might be
led to take a different view of that official from
the one he is understood to entertain.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
FRUITS OF REFORM.
Change in nm Important Position at
Hot Springs.

Little Rock, May 31.-The contest over
the superintendency of the Hot Springs
reservation is settled practically. Imme-
diately after the Inauguration of President
Mckinley. the Republican State Central
Committeeman of this city unanimously
endorsed NJ. A. Eisele, well-known and
active Republican leader OF Hot Springs.
for the place, and insisted upon his ap-
pointment. Col. S. w. Fordyce, OF st.
Louis. who is an intimate friend of W. J..
Little. the present incumbent. went to
Washington and made a personal plea for
Mr.. Little. with the result that the Presi-
dent declined to remove him. on the
ground that the incumbent was protected
by the Civil Service law.
Among the many offices released from
the provisions of the law by the President
yesterday was that of superintendent OF the
Hot Spring reservation. Word has been
received at Republican State headquarters
from Washington that the President would
at once act upon the recommendation OF
the Republican State Central Committee
and appoint Mr.. Eisele. The place is worth
81, 900 a year.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
scoRCHED INTO THE RIVER.
With Head Over the Handle Bars.
Lnd Rode to Death.

New York. May 31.-Henry Tucci. nine
teen years old, OF No. 2O2 Avenue C. while
scorching down East Sixteenth Street yes
terday on bicycle, rode off the pier at the
foot of the street and was drowned before
he could be rescued.
At about $3.50 o'clock he turned the cor
ner Of Avenue c and East Sixteenth Street.
and. seeing clear stretch OF several blocks
before him. bent over the handle bars and
spun down the block at a scorching pace.
Toward the open pier near which were no
boats Tucci went with head down, at break
neck speed. Being unable to stop or not
having presence of mind enough to fall of.
he struck the stringpiece of the pier and,
with a cry. pitched headlong into the river.
the bicycle falling over after him.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
FORECLOSURE ENTERED.
Decree i'm Milwaukee Involving
Prominent Railroad interests.

Decree i'm Milwaukee Involving
Prominent Railroad Interests.
Milwaukee. Wis, May 31.-The form of
decree of foreclosure under the first mort
gage Of the Wisconsin Central Company
has been agreed upon in the United Stats
circuit court and the decree has been en-
tered. The decree was taken in the inter
est Of the reorganization Of the Central
and il was assented to by all the interests
involved. Mark T. Cox. the Intervening
petitioner. who has made most OF the re-
cent trouble in Wisconsin Central matters
has succeeded In adjusting all differences
with the reorganization committee and has
withdrawn all his opposition and litigation
in the foreclosure case.
This decree of foreclosure probably clears
the enemy of the complete reorganization
OF the company and all the lines which
make up the Wisconsin Central system
will be in time merged into a single cor
poration through the purchase OF the ma
jority of the stock in each.
The evening times., 1899-05-31

The approach of convention day has
brought an accession Of interest and en-
ergy to the various Ohio faction
aries. Out of it all it seems clear that
if the Foraker element were seriously to
contemplate overthrowing the Administra-
ton in its home it could do so. But the
Senator would hardly be SO rash as to
wish to succeed by defeat. That is to
say. he would not choose to let loose all
the dogs of war on the President when by
go doing he would drag down the party.
What would be probably wiser in his
point of view would be to contrive the
defeat of the Hanna programme on the
State ticket permitting a resolution Of
endorsement of the National Administra-
ton to go through unchallenged. Interest
centres chiefly in the choice Of candidate
for Governor. The signs are that no one
conspicuous for hostility to the President
will be nominated for that office.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
Justice for Dreyfus.
Ernm the Boston Uerald.l

There appears to be every reason for placing
entire confidence in the announcement from Paris
that the civil section of the Court of Cassation
has decided TO report in favor of the revision
of the Dreyfus case by sending the prisoner again
before a court-martial. OF course, all France is
in state of nervous tension account of the
report, Which will be formally presented today.
and there is apprehension that it may lead to
grave consequences, but it is not always the ex-
pected that happens in France. The occasion is
rather for universal congratulation, inasmuch
as it means the vindcation of French justice.
If the present Government of France cannot stand
up under such ordeal. it deserves to collapse
in order TO make room for one that can.
The evening times., 1899-05-31

all the trouble. expense, and whitewash OF
the Alger Relief Commission. and such
things might have been saved, not to men
ton the remains of some already rather
moth eaten regulations. 1t must be con-
fessed that, from the War Department
point of view. there is little to be said. in
praise of the war correspondent. Other
wise, and considering what he has accom-
plished in the capacity of public eye. of
late. though he comes high, we are afraid
we shall have to have him.
The evening times., 1899-05-31

The feeling of the country at large
feeling in New York on important matters.
But when the people along the line of
march on Memorial Day Kissed and jeered
the fancy Seventh Regiment, which found
an excuse not to take part in the war with
Spain, they voiced patriotic public senti.
ment pretty accurately. Toy soldiers gooi
for parade purposes only, are, it seems. not
even good for that where the people have
memories a twelvemonth long.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
WET SUNDAYS IN ST. LOUIS.
All saloonists Have TO Do Is to Close
Their Front Doors.

St. Louis. May 31.-The board Of police
commissioners has practically abandoned
the fight on Sunday saloons. Several
months ago. at the instance of the relig-
ious organizations of the city. the board
ordered all saloons closed on Sunday.
Wholesale arrests were necessary to en-
force the order
When the cases went to the court II was
impossible to secure convictions. Now the
board announces if the saloon men will
keep their front doors closed and maintain
something like order about their resorts.
they will not be molested.
Legalized wet Sundays will be resumed.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
The FOOl,s Prayer.

Tie royal feast was done: the king
Sought some new sport to Danish care.
And to his jester cried: 'Sir Fool,
kneel down and make for us prayer
The jester doffed his cap and bells,
And stood the mocking court before;
They could not the bitter smile
Behind the painted grin he wore
He bowed his head and bent his knee
Upon the monarchs siken stool.
His pleading voice arose: 80 Lord,
Be merciful to me, a. fool!
"No pity Lord. could change the heart
From red with wrong to white as wool
The rod must heal the sin; but Lord
Be merciful to me, a fool.
.'Tis not by guilt the onward sweep
OF truth and right, Lord, we stay;
'Tis by our follies that long
We hold the earth from heaven away.
'These clumsy feet, still in the miro.
Go crushing blossoms without end;
These hard. well-meaning hands thrust
Among the heartS;rings of friend.
''The ill-timed truth we might have kept
Who knows how sharp it pierced and stungf
The word had not sense to say
Who knows how grandly it had rung?
.Our faults no tenderness should ask,
The Christening stripes must cleanse them all
But for our blunders-oh, in shame
Before the eyes of heaven We fall.
earth bears no balsam for mistakes,
Men crown the knaves and scourge the tool
That did his will; but thou. o Lord,
BE merciful to me, a fool!
The room was hushed; in silence rose
The king. and sought his garden cool.
And walked apart. and murmured low:
''Be mcrciful to me, fool!
-Edward Rowland Sill.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
SOLDIERS MARVELLOUS ESCAPE.
Kenny. Who Fell From n Transport.
Turns Up in Austrnlin.

Columbus. Ohio. May 31.-Mrs. J. E.
Ovenshine. wife of Lieutenant Ovenshine.
of the Seventeenth United States Infantry,
who arrived home from the Philippines
yesterday reports that Joseph Kenny. of
COMPANY L, Seventeenth Regiment who
fell from a transport in the Indian Ocean.
on the way TO the Philippines. has turned
up in Australia.
He was seen to fall by companions. who
threw life-preservers after him in the
darkness and gave the alarm. but when
the vessel was stopped nothing could be
heard of him and it was supposed he had
drowned.
Kenny says he caught a life-preserver
by which he was kept afioat. and was
picked up by an Australian vessel and car
ried to Melbourne.
There he reported to his commanding
officer at Manila by mail and will soon join
his regiment there.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
THIEVES DRANK WINE.

Worked on the Cash Register. But
Were Frightened on.
Elizabeth. N. j.. May 31.-Just before
daylight yesterday morning burglars cut
out the entire glass front OF Henry
Flagge's saloon and robbed it of cigars and
cigarettes. After drinking a quantity of
champagne they set to work to break open
the cash register. when an inmate of the
house. coming home through the hallway.
frightened them of.
The police found the safe stolen from
Newstead's saloon in the Elizabeth River.
The safe had been broken open and rifled
of over $4,000.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
INDIAN BURNER CONVICTED.
Andrew Matthews VIII Probably Get
Twenty-One Years.


Vinita, /. T, May 31.-Andrew Matthews.
the second man tried for kidnapping the
Seminole Indians Sampson Palmer and LIN
coin McGuisey. who were burned to death
by mob for assaulting and numbering
Mrs. Julia Laird, was found guilty yes
terday. 1t was proved that he lighted the
fire under the Indians.
He will doubtless get the full penalty,
which is twenty -one years in prison. The
burning occurred in Oklahoma. and Mat
thews has been indicted there for murder
James Jones. who was also charged with
KIDNAPPING, was acquitted.
This is the first attempt Of the United
States Government to punish lynching- Six
tv men, composing a mob that burned two
Indian murderers at stake. have been
indicted for murder. and forty others nave
been indicted for abduction.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
cAPPs COMING WITH DEWEY.
The Naval Constructor Raised Three
of MontOjO's ships.


Norfolk. Va, May 31.-A private letter
las been received in Norfolk from nava!
officer in Washington. saying that cable
gram from Admiral Dewey at Hongkons,
China, announces the Admiral's intention
to bring home with him on the Olympia
Naval Constructor W. Lee Capps, of this
city.
Constructor Capps raised three of the
ships of Montojo's fleet. sunk By Dewey in
Manila harbOr the Isla de LuzOn, Isla lie
Cuba and Don Juan de Austria. and con-
veyed them to Hongkong, where trey are
now being prepared for service in the
United States Navy. 1t was To assist
Constructor Capps that Lieutenant Hob
son, of Merrimac fame, was sent to the
Philippines. But when Hobson arrived at
Manila Capps had finished the work. Tb,
repairs to the vessels named, which have
been going on under the personal direc-
tion of Constructor Capps, will be left in
the hand of Constructor Hobson.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
DEATH-DEAL1Na STORM.
Prominent Virginia Farmer Instant
~ Killed by Lightning.


Woodstock, Va, May 31.-Th!s section
was visited by heavy electrical storm
Monday evening. The storm was accom-
panied by heavy downpour of rain. Jo-
seph Coffman. aged fifty-six years, a prom
inent farmer. who lived near Columbia
Furnace, this county. was struck by light
ming and instantly killed. He leaves a
family.
4 horse Of p NJ Bird, Of Mount Jackson.
was hitched to store building in that
place. The building was struck and the
current passed down the spouting of
through the horse. After being struck the
animal never moved. A large number of
telegraph poles north OF Woodsto,S . were
damaged considerably. Damage is reported
to the standing wheat in many places. The
farmers think 1t will not rise before ripen-
ing
The evening times., 1899-05-31
A Western Notion.
(From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the ClncInnatl Enquiref.)
Some CHEAP Statesmen advocating a return
to the barbaroGs whipping post. The Governor
of New York lately intimated partiality for that
form of punishment-one which desrades those
who administer it almost as much as it degrades
those who receive it. This Governor ought to
move to Delaware. That State is about his size.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
In the Philippfnes.

(From the IndlanapoIis NeWs.J
There may be some further resistance, and it
WILL of course, take time to restore order through
out the islands, but the worst seems TO be over.
The real problem is not simply to defeat and
compel the surrender Of the Philippine army,
but to prevent the insurgents from breaking up
into lawless bands Of brigands. What must
have is real peace. and recognition Of Arneri-
can supremacy throughout the archipelago.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
JUDGE FINCH DIES SUDDENLY
WeII-KnOWn Indiana Insurance Al
toruey Dies In st. Paul.

tOfucy DHcb IN w '-s-'
st. Paul, Mimi. May 3l.-Judge 1ohh
w. Finch, the well-known Indiana insuf-
ance attorney. is dead here. Judge Finch
came to St Paul to argue an insurance
case before the United States circuit court
of appeals. He took room at the Hotel
Ryan on Monday. Not having been seen
around the hotel all day yesterday his
room was broken open in the evening and
his body was found in bathtub half full
of water.
Indications were that he had risen in
the morning. gone to the bathroom. turn
ed on the water, got into the tub ahd died
of heart disease The body was taken in
charge by Eugene Hay, former United
States district attorney. and will be taken
to Iniianapolis today.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
Baby's Accomplishment.
From ,Judge.)

Brother John-And so the baby is four DAYS
old, is it? Pears like it's pretty bright little
thing for its age.
Sister Mary (pityingly)-Bright! That's not the
word; it's a wonder. Why, the little precious
breatbes as natural and regular adult fifty
wears old.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
Fervent LOnEOinE.
CFrom the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News)
'.yfr Spoonamore, are you quite sure you love
me for myself alonef"
II am quite sure do. dearest I feel that IL ]
could take YOU away to some place where would
never sec that younger brother of yours again
should be perfectly happy"
The evening times., 1899-05-31
Expensivc Features,

(FTom tne Dthvef fOst.J
Mr.. Ingalls, Of Kansas, says: There is no lux
ury 30 expensive caustie tongue We beg
to differ with the once distinguished gentleman.
red nose can discount it in the expense line.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
CURRENT HUMOR.
Pot and Kettle.

(From the Chicago Reoord)
''Women talk SO much. Miss Emeline.
81 don't know: do you think they talk much
more than the men who are always telling them
how much they talk?"
The evening times., 1899-05-31
A Hint.
(From Puck.)

Algy Staylate-I sometimes wish, don't We
know. that ! had been born Rajah-don't We
know, over in India, don't We know!
Beile Briefly (wearily)-why. Nr. Staylate,
how s.range! l just wishing that very samt
thing myself!
The evening times., 1899-05-31
Protected.
PTOsecteN.
L.. IL. lla.r.iand pIa:n noalor !

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
He stared at her with bulging eyes She had
a boxing glove in her left hand and hammer
in her right
.'M-my dear he stammered' 'w-wtat are you
going TO do?''
..Idiot.' she snapped, "rm going to drive
tacks"
The evening times., 1899-05-31
Self-PreservatiOn.
(From BROOKLYN Life J

.'He seems to be an unnatural father He never
goes near the baby
That's only because he's afraid he might learn
how TO take care of it
The evening times., 1899-05-31
Only Two Parties.
fFrom the Houston Post.o

Some prominent defections from the Populist
ranks recently have led many papers to predict
that there will he but two parties in the race
next year for the Presidency. There have been
but two parties in the race for many years past.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
An Interesting Query.

(From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Te -Telegraph.)
..The Oldest Mason in Ohio is dead remarked
the observant boarder at the breakfast table.
..Wbep will the oldest officehoider in Ohio die?''
asked the cross-eyed boarder.
The evening times., 1899-05-31
Enectixe Mennures.
A. C1ovoJand py,;r no,lor

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
swhat General Otis should do il he is really
anxious to end the war he doesn't appear to have
thought of doing"
'.What's thatf''
..Demand that the Filipinos promptly lay dowr
their legs!"
The evening times., 1899-05-31
A vicious Amusement.

(From the Detroit Free Press.)
81 love to make visits in the morning."
"Do your
"Yes all the other women are busy cleaning
house. and it is so funny to see them try to act
glad TO me-
The evening times., 1899-05-31
MILNER MEETS DOM PAUL.
The British OMcinl and the Trans
ynnI President at BlOemfOntefn.

Bloemfontein. Orange Free State. May
3l.-Sir Alfred Miner, Governor General OF
the Cape Colony and British Commissioner
in South Africa, and President Kruger. of
the South African Republic. have arrived
here for the purpose Of holding confer
apcp
The evening times., 1899-05-31

o. F. Peters. of Atlantic City is at the
National. THE hotels are already fairly
well filled" he said last night, although
the season is hardly begun. There are
thosuands of people enjoying the month
before the great rush begins. The prospect
is for the greatest year In the history of
the resort -
The evening times., 1899-05-31
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The royal feast was done: the king
Sought some new sport to Danish care,
And to his Jester cried: "Sir Fool,
Kneel down and make for us a prayer"
The evening times., 1899-05-31

THE TINES, in all its editions. Morning, Even-
ing and Sunday will be mailed TO one addres.
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 81, 1899.
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Representative Berry OF Kentucky ar
rived in the city yesterday for few days
stay.
The evening times., 1899-05-31

aware now that great rivalry exists among
dertakers and florists in this city. The day fol-
lowing his accident he received twenty-five pro-
pos,Is from various undertakes, who wanted III.
job of burying him, the rates running from Ss5
to $500 Florists from all over the country sent
their rates for gates aIar, broken columns phi
lows and vacant chairs One gardener called in
person. and Little. meeting him at the door. sue
cecded in getting 80 per cent discount off mar
ket prices before he made himself known as the
supposed TO be dead
Robert Walton Goelet and Bcatrix Goelct will
inherit the large fortune of their father. the late
Robert Goelet> II is said that their mother. Mrs.
Henrietta Louise Goelet, will have life inter
est in the estate, which is valued at upward Of
$40, ,O09OJO. The greatest concern and anxiety
have been experienced by the family during the
past winter in consequence of the poor health OF
Young Robert Walton Gocet Mrs. George Henry
Warren, the lads grandmother. has from time TO
time received from her daughter. Mrs. Goelet.
letters filled with apprehension in regard to the
boy who has been slowly convalescent from
serious attack Of measles and its subsequent de-
velopments. Young Coelet ha: never been ro-
bust and had the news of his DEATH rather than
than that of his father. been cablsd to this
country, it would have been in measure cx-
pected. II it should so happen that this Young
lad shoud die. Miss Beatriy Goelet will be one
Of the greatest of American heiressss.
The Episcopal Church Army will establish
labor home in Pittsburg. for the reclamation Of
degraded and homeless men, III VIII ha'' ''iHc
,lorm;tory with IOa cots a large bathroom.
laundry a library ard rPading-room. dining
ROOM a kitchen and Office. and workrooni.
where kindling wood and boxes will be prepared
for sale As soon the business will warrant
it, horse and wagon Will he purchased for the
nrrnose Of delivering wood and boxes to- prr-
chasers, and for the purpose of collecting dona-
tions for the kitchen. 1t is hoped in this way
to make the home almost, il not quite, se.f-=is-
tanning after the first year. No nan will be ad-
To, he home cntil he has done al tplSt
two hours work in advance. Four hours work
entities man to lodging and meals. Two hours
work will be allowed for himself. the daily profit
Of these two hours to be paid to the man at the
end Of stated periods. After a man has proved
himself to he true and Industrious other
ployment will be sought for him
The evening times., 1899-04-25
GecrgIn,. Reign of Terror.

According to our morning dispatches the
reign CT terror in Georgia is still in full
swing, and it is significant indication
that the only remedy the State governor
has to offer for the lamentable conditions
existing. is the planting and growth CT a
public sentiment in favor OF law and order
To judge from recent manifestations that
promise much for the benefit OF this
generations local civilization.
Inhabitants of the locality where Hose
was tortured and burned alive have added
further atrocities to their record, and the
situation altogether is humiliating and dis
graceful to State and nation. No doubt
Governor Gambler is right to this extent.
AS long as public opinion sanctions and
lauds the worst lynching methods as pun
ishment for certain class of offence. they
will be resorted to. and the communities
tOleratng them will find it ruinous busi-
ness. For. from such scenes and the popu-
laticn capable of enacting them. capital.
enterprise. and intelligent labor will
shrink as from pestilence.
We do not hear that any reward has been
offered for the apprehension of the lynch
ers. but the citizen who captured the
wretch that was burned alive. and turned
him over to The sheriff for .'safe-keep-
ing has been paid five hundred dollars.
They have some original views Of justice
in Georgia.