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The times., 1899-07-17
NEW REVOLVER FOR THE ARMY
The Old Colt Weapon to Re Done
Away With.


Springfield. Mass July l6.-The Army Is
to be furnished with a new revolver. The
War Department has so decided and Smith
d Wesson and Colts. of Hartford. have
models at the United States Armory here
which will soon be officially tested The
revolver in use at present in the Army is
of the Colt make, and was adopted several
years ago. At the close OF the war with
Spain. however, much objection was raised
to it, and the special board appointed TO
enquire into the matter CT changing the
calibre, although 1t finally decided to re-
tain the thirty-eight calibre, decided that
many changes in the revolver were need
ed. II was finally decided to call for new
types OF weapons and submit them to Of
fetal test
The Smith & wesson revolver is n rad
ieal departure in the revolver patterns OF
that hrm. All OF their previous recent pat
terms nave been automatic lock at the top
OF the barrel, which has been such dis
unguishtng mark OF the Smith & Wesson
revolvers. In the revolver to go before the
examining board this device has been done
away with and solid frame has been sub
stituted. Heretofore the only complaint
raised against the Smith & wesson BY
Army officers has been its lack of rigidity
In the new weapon that difficulty, il it
ever did exist, has been entirely overcome.
and instead Of breaking at the breach,
the chamber of the revolver falls over to
the left when a small thumb spring IS
pressed The ejector IS then struck with
the left hand, aud all the shells in the
chamber are elected simultaneously From
its action the weapon is to be known as
the hand eiector." II is much heavier
than any previous revolver turned out by
the company. the barrel being longer and
the chamber also elongated to take the
regulation thirty eight calibre revolver
shell used by the Government The work
OF manufacturing the new revolver was be-
gun about six weeks ago. and upon the
reopening OF the shops work will be pushed
forward
The Colt Manufacturing Company is not
inclined to discuss at length the points
of the revolver 1t has submitted In COM
petition. II is said the weapon has been
changed from the type at present in use
In the Army. in accordance with sugges-
tions made by members Of the board who
investigated it at the close of the Spanish
war. These suggestions have been follow
ed closely. and a number of springs have
been eliminated. the general tendency of
the changes being to render the weapon
more automatic
The times., 1899-07-17
ENGLISH INVESTORS IN OIL.
twenty Thousand Acres of American
Land Purchased by Capitalists.

New York, July 16.-Count C. F. z. Car
racristi. the mining and oil expert. arrived
yesterday on the American liner st. Paul
The count is returning to this country
after having been instrumental in getting
| through deal in oil lands involving
S5,GO0,00O. He was accompanied OF the
steamer by Eugene Won Schaick. of the
firm of Won Schaick, Morton & Quimby, OF
this city, who acted as attorneys in the
matter.
Count Carracristi was summoned to Lon
don about month ago to consult with
Prof ". E. Galloway. of the School of
Mines, Cardiff. and Prof Boverton Red
wood. Fellow of the Royal Institute, The
latter is one Of the greatest experts in
oil in England and the English people have
already invested 500. .GC0,0L0 on his reports
On the subject. The deal on which the
count was called from this country for
consultation was the purchase OF oil lands
in Ohio and West Virginia.
The count had investigated the property,
and he advised that the purchase be made
This was done. and 5000, 600 changeI
hands. When seen at the American Lins
dock Count Carracristi said Il was con-
suited with view of deciding whether it
would be advantageous for British inyes-
tors to purchase petroleum producing Sec
tions in America.
1t will be remembered that Prof Red
wood, who is the chemist to the british
Parliament, came to this country in the
interest OF an English syndicate in Febru-
airy, and as a result Of his inspection Eng
lish capital is invested in petroleum lands
owned by the Cherokee Nation. This was
the foundation of a new field of English
investment and have no doubt that in
short time American petroleum will be as
much the fashion in London as Russian
oil has been for some years past.
I'm my consultations | have pointed out
the fact that the low flash agitation that
has been going on in Europe was owing
to the desire of Russia TO crush out the
American product from their market and
establish with Government aid powerful
monopoly. l have shown that the Ameri-
can investment of European capital in
petroleum will clear the way for the set
tlement OF the fash question by the equal
ization of interests between the United
States and Russia. This would assist the
American rehners and shippers. The deal
which has Just been completed is, l am
sure, the forerunner of other investments
of English capital in petroleum lands here
The deal just consummated consists in
the transfer OF some 2e,C00 acres of oil
land"
The times., 1899-07-17
The Modest Peanut.
Hrnm the clevcland Plnin Dealer.l

prom the Cleveland Plain DealerJ
According to startling adyiccs Just received
from Chicago, peanut prie,s have bounded up
80 per cent. This remarkable advance, the
despatch goes on TO say. is due to a phenomenal
demand, demand that promises to put the
value OF the % crop at something like SlOt0,01l.
The despatch, however. is silent on the most
interesting feature of the matter. What las
caused this phenomenal demand2 We know that
it cannot be an increased circus appetite The
tented show is gradually moving toward final
extinction. Nor have we any data that would
support the tbeoryathat the gentle goobcr has
become fixture in vaudeville. Then where-if-
not profcssionally-is it called for to any pha-
nomenal extent? Has it displaced gum in upper
society circles? / its popularity connected in
any way with golf? Are they scattering shells
at Newport? Do they crunch the esculent kernel
at LeEox2
Alas for human probity The unpleasant SIS
picion that phenomenal demand is but 4
gauzy cloak for peanut corner or peanut com
biue will not down.
The times., 1899-07-17
Killing ScuIS.

(From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.)
Seals are of no account, except for the fur
and the fur is worth nothing except to make
capes, jackets, or wraps for those who pos
sesscd of great wealth. And if harmless ami
NAL Is TO be slaughtered after protection, -
TO furnish luxury, without which the woiiA
would be just rs well of, the extinction migIs
Just as well 20 on and be soon cndsd.
Ii the nations want TO do the right thing, les
them prohibit scaling altogether, and for NUM-
her OF years. Then there might be a sufficient
number of seals to be had 70 make ssalslin
coat worth but So or SO, which would place
them within the reach OF all. But for big Gov
crnments to step in, more TO preserve a luxury
for the wealthy rather than on broad grounds OF
kindness to dumb animals, IS rather sorry
spectacle.
The times., 1899-07-17
The Never Erring Kaiser.

(From the St. Paul Dispatch)
The German Emperor announced the other day
that he had an inhexibIe WILL and, in spite Of
opposition, would pursue, without deviation, a
course OF recognized right. This information
is quite a relief to all who may he concerned,
for it does not allow any room for doubt. We
all know now that the Emperor is always right,
and that he will do exactly as he plcasez. 1t
might have been more modest in him to allow
some one else 10 pass such compliments upon
himself but it is most probable that he can
fatter himself much better than his courticrs
are able 10 do.
If an American or EnGlishman should praise
himself in any such extravagant terms, he would
provoke such mirth would make the laughter
OF the gods seem like the cackling at a 5-o'cloca
tea in comparison. Then he would perceive his
error, deny the statement blame it on the re-
porter. and crawl out as best he could. But the
situation is different in Germany. Nobody there
dare dispute those imperial statements, much less
ridicue them, on pain OF languishing in prison
for lese majestic.
The times., 1899-07-17
Game and Forest Reserves.
(From the Kansas civ sf9r.1


The creation of a great national forestry and
game reserve in northern Minnesota, embracing
100000 acres around the headwaters OF
the Mississippi River, and countless lakes OF
rare beauty, full of fish. will be advocated be-
fore Congress next winter by prominent citizens
OF Chicago and Minnesota. The promoters Of
the scheme ought to find little difficulty in in.
terestins people from all parts OF the country
The game and the forests of the United States
are disappearing too rapidly. and it is exceed
ingly important that measures be taken. before
it is too late. to save some of the great wooded
areas of the continent
Nearly all of the forestry reserves that have
been established up to the present time are in
the far Northwest, and even the fine Yellow
stone National Park is inaccessible to the great
majority of the people There seems to be no
better place in the country than these northern
Minnesota lakes and woods for the finest of all
forest reserves. At the head of the create;
river the continent, and in the centre OF the
northern boundary Of the country, retaining mos.
of the features Of the virgin wilderness, well
stocked with game. and as accessible as any
similar body Of land on the continent, it is
an ideal locality for great national park, and
also for the preservation OF 4 portion of the
grand pine woods that are so rapidly vanishing
beneath the axe and the saw OF the lumberman
The times., 1899-07-17
A Tariff Opinion.
(Frnm the Rnston IIcrald.l


Chaunccy NJ. D,paw appears to be disposed
to accept the inevitable As regards the tariff
lie exhibited his customary garrulity when
treating the subject the other day. Asked ii
there not Republican symptoms OF aban-
doing high protection, he responded: well
there's tendency that way Naturally our i'm,
proved machinery and perfected skill in manu-
featuring make it possible to remove the protec-
tion from certain goods When our methods per
init us TO undersel all others and furnish 4
better product well we won't need protec.
tion on those products" This is significant
chiefly echo Of 4 disposition which pre-.
walls in other quarters. The single point on
which Mr. Depew is prone to be cautious is in
never getting out OF tone with his party on
party questions Perhaps he has reached the
conclusion that the tariff has ceased to be much
Of party question, or that the Republican party
is not likely to realize profit in continuing it as
such.
The times., 1899-07-17
The Significance of the Cartoon.

To a careful student OF public affairs il
will be evident that the newspaper cartoon
is one of the most trustworthy signs OF
the trend of public opinion. This is due
TO variety OF causes. The principal one
is that the cartoon is a more direct and
forcible means of expression, as a rule
than the printed statement 1t is also
more concentrated, and capable of fewer
variations in meaning. The cartoonist can
not hedge as easily as the writer When
the artist of a certain paper represents
a public man in a ludicrous or blame
worthy position. it means that the man
has committed himself to some policy
which the paper wishes to condemn. There
is no possibility of arguing with a car
toon, any more than with a slap in the
face. Its meaning cannot be mistaken. 1t
is. therefore, not used unless the proprietor
of. the paper in which ii appears intends
to say something, and say it loud.
Again, the cartoon appeals to everyone
who sees it. 1t addresses a larger public
than the printed article does OF course
it is not serious argument, but it is
more forcible than most serious statements
because the average man enjoys anything
that will make him laugh. For that rea-
son, also. it is hardly safe to use the car
toon where there is much doubt OF the
general course OF public opinion, because
no man likes to see his pet policy made
fun Of
In consideration of these things. the
Alger cartoon epidemic observable in the
press of the country during the last few
weeks is extremely significant. Alger has
been cartooned more or less all through
his public career. but the universality and
virulence OF these attentions from the
press have never been SO noticeable as
within the last fortnight. Nearly every
The times., 1899-07-17
4 Gfnnt Moose.
(Erom Id ChIeago ch.onlele.l

V'I01II I71V N1''VN-V V7I'VII'8IV.I
At the Academy OF Science, in Lincoln Park,
Prof. Woodruff and assistant are setting up
what is without doubt the largest moose ever
killed. II will be on exhibition within Il month
and the public will have chance l. see th:s
giant of the Northern woods. This moose was
killed in the latter part OF October ISIS, by
an AlasSan Indian named SIopEcson and i
sqUaw man. kipstCin, about thirty y-hye miles back
OF Naldies, ever tie big glacier near the Copper
River. Ii purchased by c. +. Parollt Of
this city, and brought To Chicago last November,
where it was sold Tor S1,G00. The immense SIZE
Of this animal can he better Judged when 4 glance
is taken at the following measurements: The
spread OF the antlcrs Is 73Il inches; Insight Of
moose from ho0f To top OF antleIs. feet 6
inches; height from hoof TO top OF forUshoulder.
6 feet 1 inches; length from tip Of nose To hook
OF rear leg. rs feet; weight when killed. 2.JII
pounds. No other such moose WAS ever heard Of
in this country or any ether, and the academy
Is proud OF its possession.
The times., 1899-07-17
Frances New Era.

(From the Hartford Courantl
Ii July Il had found Felix Faure At Elysee and
some inycrtobrate politician at the War ONCE
events might have occurred in Paris. The ann:-
versary OF the taking OF the Bastile Is a day by
itself in the Partisan calendar; few months
ago agitators and demagogues were looking for
ward 10 it with sinister expectancy, and peace
loving citizens with nervousness Things have
happened since then and the big, turbulent city
was as well-behaved yesterday as Newington
Emile Loubet is president of France now, and
General de Gallifet is Minister of War Although
twenty eight years have CONS and gone since
the suppression OF the Communards, Paris has
still lively remembrance OF the weight of Gen
eral de Galliiet's hand.
The times., 1899-07-17
ROOSEVELT AND FUNSTON.
New York's Governor Pays Tribute
to the Kansas Fighter.

New York, July 16.-During Governor
Roosevelt's visit to Las Vegas. n. NJ, for
the Rough Riders reunion, Major Heydt
visited his private car. The major had a
photograph of his son, Sherman, who is q
member of Company H, of the famous
Twentieth Kansas Regiment, formerly
commanded in the Philippines by General
Funston. The major is proud of the regi-
ment, and equally proud of the fact that
his son is member OF it. There were
present in the car Paul Morton, First Vice
President of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad, and Governor Reese
welt The conversation turned toward the
fighting regiment during which Governor
Roosevelt spoke enthusiastically of it.
They are fighters he said. They are
noble soldiers. Funston is brave mani"
Governor" spoke up the major, Il have
here a picture Of one of the Kansas boys.
And he exhibited picture of his son,
Sherman, in uniform Both MI. Morton
and Governor Roosevelt looked at the pic
ture with interest and Roosevelt exclaimed
in his enthusiastic way:
Give me that picture minute or two.
He took the picture to his desk and
wrote upon the back of it in his vigorous
style of penmanship these words:
Three cheers Tor Funston
Returning. he handed the photograph to
Major Heydt, saying:
II want to send this message to your
son, and through him to General Funston.
The times., 1899-07-17
COL. w. P. JOHNSTON DEAD.
Another Prominent Member of the
Southern Confederacy Gone.

New Orleans La, July 15.-A telegram
from Lexington, Va. announces the death
there of Col. William Prestoa Johnston, of
New Orleans. President Of Tulane Univer-
sity. Colonel Johnston, at the time of
his death. was visiting his son-in-law,
Prof. St George C. Tucker. formerly men,
Der Of Congress, and now professor in
Washington and Lee University. at Lexing-
ton. Colonel Johnston was the son of Gen.
Albert Sydney Johnston. of the old regu-
lar army. who was killed leading the Con-
federate forces at the battle of Shiloh. He
was born at Louisville in 1881, and gradu-
ated from Yale in 1852 He practiced law
in New York and Louisville, entered the
Confederate service as a lieutenant COL
onel, and was soon afterward attached to
the staff of jefferson Davis as inspector
general He was with Mr.. Davis when the
latter was captured. After several months
Imprisonment at solitary confinement in
Fort Delaware. he was released and went to
Canada. He returned from there oa the
invitation Of Gen. Robert E Lee to accept
under him the chair of history and lit
erature in Washington and Lee University,
at Lexington, Va. From there he was call
ed. in 1884, to the presidency of Tulane
University, the old University of Louisi-
ana, which position he was filling at the
time of his death. He was one of the re-
gents of the Smithsonian Institution
The times., 1899-07-17

Yesterdays news from South Africa fully
justified the analysis of the situation
printed in The Times for several days
past The reforms proposed by Kruger
and his Legislature are felt to be nothing
more than subterfuges to gain time, in
the hope that something will turn Up in
European high politics to hamper Great
Britain's action. Lord salisbury's Gov
ernment is daily becoming more frank in
stating its purpose to secure practical and
adequate concessions, or by force 20 COM
pei the Beers to grant them. War prepar-
ations are being pushed with vigor. and
more than ever before it looks as if the
appearance of the South African Republic
upon the maps of the world would be of
short duration.
The times., 1899-07-17
Bnltimore's Cinim.
lrr,m the Atl1ntn .Innrnnl.N !

(Fr0m The Atlanta J0urnaI)
Baltimore was the most famous political con
vention city in the country before the Civil
War. but since the war the only political CON
vention OF national Importance that has bean
held there was the Democratic convention OF
ls72 which nominated Greeley and Brown
Baltimore has not as yet prepared to make
an organized effort to capture the big Democratic
convention but It's newspapers are now urging
that this he done at once. With the right sort
Of effort Baltimore may become a very strong
competitor for the convention. 1t is now city
Of nearly G0o.0o1 people, and has ample ac-
commudation5 iur great crowds OF visitors 1t
is quite as pleasant place at tn, usual con-
vention season as oiLher New York or Chicaso.
The times., 1899-07-17
privnte Holdings of stocks

(From the New York Commercial Advertiser)
The increased holding OF stocks by private
persons holding them in small lots, is good
for the business future OF the country 1t is
creating and VIII create public conscience in
regard to the management of stock companies.
1t Will also teach the community 10 discriminate
between good and bad stocks, and so lead mana
gers to learn the value of honesty in this branch
OF business as in others. MoreOver-and quite
important-it will protect corporations from
INSCRIPTIONS ATTACKS by the public. public
which owns shares in trusts and corporations
not nearly so much harm in them as one
that does not, but believes the corporations YAM
pires sucking the life-blood out of il. ordna-
rily anaemic conditions not really the result
Of any bloodsucking. though are only too
given 10 thinking SO.
The times., 1899-07-17
Purchase of Offices.

(From the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin)
The buying OF seats in Congress has been often
theme for reiormers. millionaire OF Cadi2.
Ohio, who wants to 90 to Congress, offers what
he says is Il practical solution OF the political
problem in that district. He agrees, ii elected,
to donate his salary, $4,000 for the two years.
for the purpose of sending students to college,
at the rate OF $3.50 This is a very ingenious way
Of evading the Garfield law and very singular
bid for popular approval lie keeps the letter Of the
law but violates lis spirit How he proposes to set
tie the scramble OF would-be benefciaries does
not appear Money Will always be power, in
politics as in everything else But it is crafty
ing to note a strengthening OF the conviction
that it should not be the true test OF the quail
fcntions OF national lcgislators
The times., 1899-07-17

careful study of newspaper exchanges
representing press opinion all over the
country, will convince anybody of the
general demand of the American people
for Ayers instant dismissal from the Cab
met. To allow him to remain for six
months. six weeks or six days will be
equally treated as q national affront. He
is either unfit to hold his present Office
for an hour. or else he is much abused
innocent who ought to be protected against
all comers to the end of Mr.. Mckinley s
term. The latter must appreciate this
point, and the sooner he makes his posi-
tion clear, one way or the other. the bet
ter for him. To accept Alger's resignation,
to take effect next January, is mere trilling
with an ugly and determined public senti-
ment.
The times., 1899-07-17
Spokesman smith.

tFrom the Cincinnati Enqurer)
Postmaster General Smith is the party spo%es-
of the Administration. lie has 4 pleading
tone of voice glibness of speech, and blind party
devotion. He is always put forward to defend
the Government and to explain whatever go-s
wrong The work IS accumuating him.
There is the sluggish conduct OF the for the
conquest OF the Philippine Islands; the wretehed
showing in the condition OF the Treasury; the
robbcr tariff; the multiplication of trusts; unful
ailed promises OF reform in finance, and other
things almost important. When the cam
paign gets into warm running order Mr.. Smith
will be so busy with politics that Perry Heath
will have to run the whole Postoffice Department
by himself
The times., 1899-07-17
Our influence In Chinn.
From tho Rrook,vr F,.,o,

iTIbHl lI4t DIbthlNH EiEtt-)
Those good people who would have us confne
ourselves to the borders of this continent may
regret the necessity which draws US to China.
But cannot believe that they would have
the Washington Government abandon Americans
to their fate rather than trouble itself with
affairs in the East We must go where our
citizens go We must let it be known that the
rights Of Americans may not be trampled upon
with impunity. We must recognize the influence
of national credit in preserving the peace OF
the world. The wings OF the dove OF concord
interest bearing bonds more truly than some
Of the sentimental arbitratonists would think.
They will preserve China if anything can, and
they will force the Federal Government here to
foster our commercial expansion, in spite of the
objections of the men who have not yet perceived
the direction in which the world is moving.
Much of the respect which have won in the
past year would be deservedly lost if We per-
mitted a Belgian syndicate backed by Russian
influences to bribe the Chinese Government to
revoke the concessions made TO Americans without
lust cause.
The times., 1899-07-17

In Mr. Cages reply to his "captious
critics" he is silent as to peculiar appoint
ments and promotions in the Treasury De-
partment which have occurred since the
issuance of President McKinley's order of
return to the spoils system. This is nat
ural. because Mr.. McAnerny's open letter
did not treat of these matters. Another
one may, and then 1t will be in order for
the Secretary to explain how the son of
one of his assistants is alleged to have
been appointed to an unclassified position,
promoted TO one in the classified service
without examination, and then subjected
to large increase of pay, all within ninety
days. He will also have an opportunity
to show why relatives. political adherents,
and domestics of his subordinates have
been favored in much the same way as
the assistants boy. Mr.. Cages critics.
thus far. have been not one-half as cap
tious as they are likely TO become in the
future