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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
NEW OUTLET FOR COAL.
Projected Railroad To Pennsylvania
COnI Fields VIII Re Built.

Scranton, Pa, Jan. 3l.-Edward b.
Sturges president of the New York, wyo-
ming and Western Railroad. the road
which the individual operators OF the an
thracite coal fields propose To build from
Scranton TO New York, says the road will
be built. Nine thousand tons OF steel rails
are contracted for TO be delivered by April
10. and with these the road will be con-
structcd to the New Jersey State line.
Mr.. Sturges was in New York all last
week in the interests OF the road Ter
minal facilities were secured in New York,
options being placed on them, and all the
expense OF carrying them is borne by the
new railway. He refused. however, TO tell
their situation. lest some of the plans
under way be interfered with. His visit
to New York was to make terms with other
railways for traffic arrangements across
New Jersey, the Pennsylvania Railroad
being preferred. Five different lines will
be within reach when the new road reaches
the Delaware River.
None of these now seems disposed to
make a contract" says Mr.. Sturges, but
/ guess they will be willing when get
as far as the river. II they are not. we
will run our own line across New Jersey
to our New York terminals
Mr.. Sturges said that the new road had
already made contracts for carrying
1,500,0 600 tons of coal out of the Lacka-
wanna Valley during the first year ii is
operated, and he had other contracts to be
signed today calling for 200, GEO tons more,
with still others in sight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

The revelation of Admiral Sampson :
willingness to profit at the expense of Al
miral Schley-to enjoy honors and emolu-
ments won by another-must have pre-
rared the public for his willingness 10 ob-
tain financial advantage at the expense Of
the gallant men behind the guns and in
the engine room who incurred the danger
and did The fighting when Cervera's ships
were smashed.
Whether the jackies who actually fought
and who lodged the shots Of the enemy al
close range are to have two hundred dol
lars for each person on the enemys ships
depends on whether Sampson maintains
that ne was in the fight and whether the
autocraiic inner circle of the Bureau OF
Navigation has any influence with the
Court OF Claims II it be shown that the
New York. which was SIMPSONS flagship.
ras not in the fight then it will appear
that the Spanish force was equal 10 our
own. In such case the money will be paid
to the men who did the fighting. other
wise not.
That Sampson claims prize money for
being cons.ructively in the battle is
known. and for being construcfiveiy
though not actually in it the Navy Once
ring succeeded in having him advanced
over the officer who stood on the bridge of
bis ship and was in constant danger of
having his head blown away. Secretary
Long consented 10 that. but when ii comes
TO working the same injustice to all the
gallant tars who pounded Cervera his con
10 the Court OF Claims to be decided.
But does no; this amount 10 self-censure
for the advancement of Sampson? We
are not championing Admiral Schley.
There were other officers in that fight. II
there was such glory and such Astounding
merit in the destruction OF the enemy's
ships as TO deserve reward-and the fact
is obvious the credit and the re-
wards go to officers who were not actually
engaged? Yet the highest recognition is
for Sampson, about whose participation
even constructively. Secretary Long is
now SO much in doubt that ne refers the
question TO the Court of Claims.
The reasonable person must ask why. if
Secretary Long was so sure Sampson was
in the fight that he is entitled TO reward,
is he not sure enough 10 decide whether
he was in it TO an extent that would rob
the fighters OF their money reward An
injustice never stops where it is intended
TO- II might seem a simple thing to con
sent TO the demands OF the bureau ring
for the advancement of one Of its very
own, but that involves a matter OF Just
reward for gallant men who stood the
brunt Of the battle and won the glorious
victory. Now that the Navy Office ring
has carried its scheming TO a point where
# threatens TO rob the heroes in humble
places of their earnings. ii may make the
need OF an investigation more apparent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
MARRIED BY TELEPHONE
Two Young Lovers Welded Over
seventy Miles of Wire.

Elmira. N Y. Jan. S1.-Early yesterday
afternoon young man and an elderly
gentleman called on Rev. Dr. Jennings. a
trustee of Elmira College. The young
man gave his name as Albert Rantz anu
the elder visitor as George Maxwell. both
of Williamsport They produced a Penn
sylvania marriage license and also other
credentials to prove their responsibility.
Mr.. Maxwell explained that the young
man and his daughter. Miss Nellie Max
well. had resolved to be married by teIe-
phone. DR.. Jennings hesitated. but upon
being urged consulted a lawyer. who
agreed that the proceeding would be legal
The father then returned TO Williams
port seventy miles away. and at o'clock
last night had his daughter at a tele-
phone station with witnesses. while the
bridegroom. with DIR. Jennings and sew
eral witnesses, were at the telephone here
The ceremony was duly performed over
the wire The bridegroom left today to
meet the bride at her home and will en-
gage in business with his father-in-law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
WORKING THE PRESIDENT.
The Aleer Rings Attempt to Save
liz Associate.


The records aud findings in the Eagan
court martial case, including Secretary
Ayers endorsement. in the shape of an
urgent plea for executive clemency, will
no doubt reach President Mckinley to-
morrow Judge Advocate General Lieber
stated yesterday afternoon that he would
complete his review OF the papers by to-
morrow morning.
The case will be brought before the Cab
met on Friday forenoon and President
Mckinley will arrive Al his decision after
consulting his official advisers.
Gcueral Eagan'S attorney, Mr.. A. :.
Worthingtou, yesterday developed part OF
the programme which has been arranged
in EaganS behalf, as stated exclusively in
The Times yesterday morning He called
upon General Lieber and asked permis-
sion to file a supplementary brief" or
special plea in behalf OF his client.
Under the old military law this would
not be allowable, bUt as several prece-
dents have been established in recent
years General Lieber stated that he would
receive and consider the additional repre-
sensations.
Behind this special plea" there is said
to be special endorsement" of Secre-
tary Alger, which, if il proves effective,
will bring about mitigation Of the SEN
tence of the court.
II appears that wles and cunning will
not be lacking on the part of Eagan's in
flIential friends to save him from the
sentence of dismissal from the army
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
THE soLAcE DELAYED.
An Odd Cargo of Supplies for Gem
eraI Otis at Manila.


New York. Jan. 31.-The work of load
the stores on the former hospital ship So
lace for her trip with supplies to the
United States garrison at Manila is not
yet completed, and it was said at the navy
yard today that she would not sail ur' ii
tomorrow, and possibly not before Thurs
day. The Solace Will carry the oldest
cargo ever placed on an American naval
vessel. It will be valued at 100000, and
will include 1000 pounds of powder. a
large quantity of dynamite, shotted sh lis
twenty-five rapidtire rifles, two cans of
torpedo heads, four pianos, two upright or
gans, two 10-inch rifles, 500 head of live
sheep, five mich cows, household furniture
zoe barrels of -four, and several refIigerat-
ing and condensing plants. Seven line Of
ficers and fifteen cadets TO be stationed at
Manila will sail on her.
The troopship Sherman, which was ex
pected TO leave her dock at the foot Of Pa
cific Street. Brooklyn, tomorrow morning,
cannot possibly get away by that time.
The work OF loading supplies she is to
carry and OF preparing the vessel for the
reception of the troops that she will take
10 REINFORCE General Otis ct Manila viii
not be completed before tomorrow night.
The soldiers to go on the Sherman are not
expected to reach Brooklyn before tomOr-
row noon. There will be about 1900 OF
them. comprising one battalion OF the Sew
enteenth Regular Infantry and all of the
Third Regiment IL the men arrive at the
time named the vessel will probably sail
on Thursday morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

Rockville. Md, Jan 81 Last night an en-.
th'i>ilstic meeting "t the business men uf TIN,
place Ma held AT the court house having in view
the establishment OF beard Of trade several
meetings having been held previously to take
preparatory steps in order To bring the Ivadin:.
men IN touch with the movement
The object Of the board Is 10 boom the toxin
and appoint committees 10 Investigate all mat
tiers which pertain toward making the town
more attractive and to interest all persons who
in srarCf Of home. To appoint committees
on hospitality and thus make il special point
To enquire to who and from what point new
corners hail, and it such enquiry proves NItisilc-
tory to the committee. every efior, II TO be then
pat forward toward making their s"journ pleas
ant
AT the meeting forty paid-up members were
enrolled. and the following officers We're elected:
President Oscar l. johnson; vice president,
William Vers Bouic ir.; secretary and treas
urer Samuel Z. EasthJIrnc; board OF directors,
r. H. Stokes. W. ". Welsh. Thomas Dawson.
Washington Hicks. David II. Bouic, stephen r.
Lydtane Jacob PoSs. DIR. Z. T. Fearon. William
Dorsey, David II. Warfeld John IL. kelchncr,
and Charles Is. Jones
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

ance for some time. 1t should be re-
vived. not in the interest OF the telegraph
companies. but in that OF the entire
American business community. When 1t
was in active discussion some time ago 1t
seemed probable that any attempt TO deal
with it effectively would bring Congress
face 10 face with a most apDslling job.
No doubt that possibility must be counted
with whenever the time shall come to Sc
riOusly negotiate and legislate in connec
ton with the question. But unless 1t
be assumed that our legislators are hope
lessly corrupt. that consideration should
not excite apprehension.
If the telegraph companies should prove
unwilling to deal with the Government
on an equitable basis of values. 1t is al
ways open 10 the sovereign power to take
the lines under an appraisement, or TO build
others at a cost of perhaps about tenth
of the sum at which the corporations now
engaged in the business are capitalized
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
A BIG STRIKE THREATENED.
Fall River Textile Workers VIII De
Hand Increase of Wages.

Fall River, Mass. Jan. S1.-The Manu-
facturers' Association today refused the
request of the Textile Council, composed of
all textile unions here. for a conference
with n view to an advance in wages. In a
letter the manufacturers refer to several
years of depression. and the fact that the
present margin is not enough to permit an
increase in wages. They say that the
stockholders have suffered for five years
and they ought to get some small returns
for while
The conclusion Is that if the market adj
vances, as they hope, they will be happy to
give their employees a conference, as re-
quested. The leaders OF the labor unions
are indignant at the refusal to grant even
"a conference, and the situation is one
fraught with peril to the interests of the
10000 operatives.
Meetings of individual unions are to be
held shortly, and in all probability they
will demand an increase OF u IL per cent
on Monday, March 6, with strike as an
alternative. All classes OF citizens con-
denim the manufacturers action.
There is every Indication that the labor
troubles of January, 1888, will be renewed
in a short time and that unless the cotton
manufacturers are inclined TO meet the
demands of the unions this city will be
the battle-ground. For some months the
local print-cloth market has been improv-
ing. and today cloth is selling for 7-f6.
a price that the operatives believe warrant
an increase in wages.
The market gives every indication OF
another rise shortly, as the stock on hand
IS small. 1t is believed by many that
when the operatives make decided stand
the manufacturers will give in.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, Jan. 3l.-The reports sub
mitted to Health Officer Miller this even
ing by Drs- Smith. Quackenbush. Kip
stein, and Howard. who are making a
house, house inspection of the city. are
very encouraging to the health depart
ment. More than 100 houses were visited
by the physicians and but one new case OF
smallpox was discovered. The inspection,
it is thought. will be finished in ten DAYS
All houses in which persons have been
discovered suffering from the disease are
rigidly quarantined. and premises from
which patients have been removed have
been disinfected.
Rufus Johnson. colored was fined IS
in the Police Court today for insolentiy in
terfering with a smallpox guard in the
discharge of his duties In disposing OF
the case the mayor took occasion TO say
that some of the inmates OF quarantined
houses had abused the police who had
nailed up flags. \ record will be kept of
such viOlators of the law, said the mayor.
and as soon as the quarantine is raised
such persons will be brought before him
for trial.
At a meeting of the directors of the
Alexandria Water Company held today
Michael Ahern was elected a director in
place of John J. Jameson. deceased Col
f. l.. Smith. who has been acting attorney
for the company, was elected attorney.
The German Building Association. third
series. last night made sixty loans
amounting TO $1,000
The funeral OF George Edelin,. a we'll
known cOlored man. who died on Saturday
took place from st. Mary's Church this
morning.
The United States District Court. Judge
Edmund Vaddill presiding will hold an
adjourned session in this city commencing
will be the admiralty suit growing out OF
the collision between the Newport News
and the ferry steamer Columbia. which
occurred in the Potomac Just above this
city. in September. 1897.
The Womans Auxiliary Association of
r. E Lee Camp will give an oyster supper
at odd Fellows Hall tomorrow and
Thursday night.
feter SIMS. colored. employed at Port
ner's brewery. accidentally shot himself
in the leg last night, while handling a
pistol The wound is not serious
william, $. Peyton, father of Mrs James
F. Lurkett of this city, died at Rapidan.
Va. last night.
Thomas W. Staples has returned from
ScottsNille, where he was i'll with the
grip.
Revival services are being held nightly
in the Free Methodist Church in South
Lee Street. The meetings are being con-
Quoted by the Rev A. G. Miller. who was
presiding elder of this district for eight
years.
Mrs. May Evans Hunt. of Texas. is Wis
iting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Evans in
South Fairfax Street
Daniel Henry. the well-known proprietor
OF the Henry Hotel, is reported as being
seriously ill.,
One case of smallpox and one case OF
varioloid were discovered tonight at the
home OF colored family named Lewis.
In Wolfe Street. between Fairfax and Lee
Streets
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
REPLY OF THE OIL TRUST.
New Developments in Attorney Gen
eraI Monnett's Ohio Fight.

Columbus Ohio, Jan. 31.-The Standard
Oil Company filed an answer in the SUI
preme Court today in the action recently
commenced by Attorney General Monnett
to secure a forfeiture of the company's
charter, on the ground that II is doing
business in Ohio in violation OF the Val
entine antitrust law. This is made test
case and if the attorney general is sus
tanned similar actions would be commenced
against all other trusts doing business in
Ohio.
The Standard Oil Company in its answer
attacks the constitutionaiity of the law.
claiming that it violates both the Fed
eral and State Constitutions; the former
in that it assumes to regulate interstate
commerce. and the latter because the law
is retroactive. and. further, that it deprves
persons and corporations of their property
without due process of law and inticts
cruel and unusual punishments
The company denies the right of the at
torney general to put certain questions to
the officers OF the company and included in
his petition. for the reason that they In
volve questions OF criminallty and put its
charter in jeopardy. The further defence
is made that the acts complained of wer-
committed more than five years ago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
The Gray and The Hue.


Yesterday in the city Of Boston a member Of
Gen. Robert f. Lees bodyeuard was laid to rest
by Massachusetts, veterans Of tho Grand Amy Of
the Republic.
High officers of the famous Union order attend
ed the funeral OF this old Confederate-one Of
them department commander Of The Common
wealth Tie services were conducted by 4 dis
tinruishpd Boston clergyman, Il Mon sailor Of
the Civil War who had time and time again
sid The last pIayers above departed comrades
The ceremonies We're characterized by new
s"lemni'y, Extraordinary impressivenes4
Never il New England has uything like this
been seen before never. probably, in all the
country.
1t was entirely Spontaneous the desire Of men
who know what j. and whaI love vi country
is to do honor to brave man who, once their
foe, their friend and i brother American
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
ALASKA MINING LAWS REACT
Discrimination Against Americans
Also Hurts the Canadians.

Chicago, Jan. GA dispatch from OF
tawa, Ont. says that the adoption by the
Legislature of British Columbia of a bill
designed especially to shut American min
ers out OF the Atiin country is likely to
prove q boomerang.
The Alaska homestead law passed by
Congress last session accorded to native
born Canadians the same mining rights
and privileges as are possessed by the
citizens of the United States, provided the
laws of the Dominion or any OF the local
laws OF the dominion accorded similar
rights TO Americans. either in British Co
lumbia or the Northwest Territories.
Many Canadians are to be found mining in
Alaska and the news that their rights
have been legislated away by the British
Columbia Assembly will not be very en-
Couraging to them
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
ONE FAMILY TOO MANY.
Children of Both Must share in Life
Insurance..

Des Moines. Iowa Jan. 31-Richard c.
Combs died in 1889 and left two families,
one in Burlington and one in Wichita,
Kan. The Burlington family was the
legitimate enc. but Combs had maintained
both for twenty years and lived most of
the time just prior to his death with
the Kansas woman and three children.
whom he recognized. Her name was Miss
A. c. Dunn. :
Combs, who was a travelling man. had
policy of life insurance for 1000 in the
Iowa Legion of Honor. The money was
paid TO the Burlington family and suit
was begun by the guardian of the Kansas
children to recover from the Burlington
family or the Legion of Honor, the moth
er of the Kansas children having died
The court holds that theBurlington fam
lily must divide with the Kansas children
since their father recognized them as his
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

From the New Orleans Times DernocratD
That the Sugar Trust lost ground during the
past year is quite evident from the ,tufi,t,r-
showing its share Of the refining business and the
profits made in it. In lSgI the trust refined
1897 $50 tons. or 1I3o per cent Of the entire
business In 1895 the sugar refined by il telt 10
l,2G0.Zis tons, or dT.2 per cent Of the total On
the other hand, the Independent rcfincrics in
creased their business from 45j,n5s tons or % a3
per cent of tile total, to 700 tons. or 2y2
per cent.
Again the profit in the business the difference
between raw and refined sugar averaged only
OF Of cent pound, against u. $40 of a cent in
1897 the reduction being mainly late in The wear,
after September, and due directly to the increased
competition for trade. The grip the trust has had
on the sugar trade is evidently weakening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
Colonial BIcssings.

We are afraid that our estimable old
lady friend "Aunty'' Hoar is wasting some
Of her sweetness on the desert air Of SYM
patty for the oppressed and suffering peo-
pie Of our colonies, even though il be true
that they are crushed and broken under
the Juggernaut Of our peculiar institu-
lions. 1t may even occur 10 some crit
ical minds thai the American people here
al home would be grateful II they were
able to enjoy certain blessings which are
as common as mosquitoes in a swamp to
The denizens Of our military dependency
Of Cuba, or our colony OF Porto Rico.
Among other advantages Of life in those
star spsngled tropics We may mention the
Government telegraph service which rem
ders possible the transaction of business
by wire without undue risk Of bank
ruptcy. merchant in Havana can COM
municaie with his correspondent in Sanu-
ago. for example on terms based upon
cost of service. He has not the annoyance
Of bleeding dollar for ten words across
the bay TO Guanabacoa, because that is
non-competing point, or the joy OF
hitting the eastern end OF the island for
ten cents, because of active competition
there between the rival Occidental Onion
and Pistol Telegraph corporations But.
as he is sure of living rate under Gov
eminent ownership. he does not mind.
While We are on the subject it is Just as
well TO remind the friends OF national de-
reiopment in Congress that the more our
Industries, home trade, and colonial and
comes the necessity for enlarged and
cheaper telegraph facilities. and the more
apparent the desirability of taking over
the present private plants and putting
them in control of the Postofice Depart
ment.
The subject has been practically In abey-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
Congress aud Hawaii.


James Bryce has written article the
government OF the Hawaiian Islands which does
NOT sustain his reputation ior eNact knowledge
Of the American system. He thinks that our
method Of governing territories should he changed
for the benefit Of fhe Pacific Islands He does
not seem to be aware that created terri
torial government fQr Florida which placed the
affairs OF the peninsula in the hands Of officers
appointed by the President and that can do
the same for Hawaii Tor The Philippines for
any other region. Congress has power 10 make
all needed laws relating to the territory and
other property Of 'hr United States. II has
exercised that power according 10 the demands
Of each particular rritury rather with iuaerbr
uniformity ard it viii follow the same rule in
dealing with Hawaii
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
The War Investigation.

FT0m the Baltimore SUMO
The only investigation which will satisfy The
people will be enquiry conducted by Congress.
Such investigation should he held al the
earliest opportunity and il should be thorough.
The commission has done what was expected.
and consequently there will be neither surprise
nor disappointment at its findings. But there is
a general belief that it did not get at all the
facts, assuming that it was created for this pur-
pose. committee Of Congress could make an
exhaustive investigation, ascertain all the facts,
and present a report which will not .'whitcwssh''
any persons against whom charges were preferred,
but will do exact justice TO all.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

Lawrence, Mass. Jan. 31.-Sarah Ingle-
son, mill weaver, is to receive S2o. 600 by
the death of her aged uncle. William In
sieson. He accumulated property from the
savings OF many years work in the mills
Realizing that his death was not far away
lngleson disguised himself as a poor rela-
tive and visited some young kinspeople
that lived in New Jersey They did not
give him proper reception, he said. and
the man left all his property to the niece.
She has but recently come to America from
England.