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The times., 1899-04-19
A MESSAGE FROM THE czAR.
His GratcfuIness TO This Nation
GrncefuIy Expressed

His Gratcfuiness TO This Nation
Gracefully Expressed
The Secretary of State makes public the
following note addressed to him by his Ex-
cellency Count Cassini. the Russian Am
bassador. expressing, by direction of the
Car, His Majestys sincere appreciation Of
the messages which have reached him +. ON
societies and private concerns of the
United States attesting popular sympathy
with the Cars proposal for an interna-
tional conference looking to mutual dis
armament and universal peace.
Russian Embassy
Washington, April l.. IsJ9.
Mr. Secretary OF State:
Since the publication oi the circular OF August
L. of last year, which Ills ENcellpncy Count
Mouravief addressed 10 the representatives OF
the foreign powerz accredited at -. Petersburg.
numerous evidences ot grateful recognition have
come from The United States to Iii, Majesty the
Emperor, my august master, in the form vf ad-
dresses, letters, and kilograms.
His Majesty the Emperor is pleased To in
the unanimity OF the sentiments which attend
the courteous acuuiescencr OF all The f,ovcu-
ments in taking part in the conference At The
Hague an additional pledge for the -ucrrs, ef
efforts tending to cause the growth OF the fruit
iul principle cf universal peace in the mind and
in the public life OF all nations.
Deeply affected by the expressions which have
reached him from the United States and which
prove how completely the ideas OF peace founded
upon the development OF the moral and material
well being of the peoples fud response
in this great country, His Majesty the Emperor
has deigned to charge me 20 convey his most
sincere thanks to all thoSc wiic have sent Ills
Imperial Majesty the eNpres,iur oi their seuti-
ments with regard 90 high 'raritariln an
achievement.
In hasteniug to mlHll this order OF my august
master | beg Your EScelency To lee pleased TO
accept the assurance Of my highest consideration
G.. CASsiNL
To His ExceiIcncy, Mr.. John Hay, Secretary Of
STATE.
The times., 1899-04-19

witness questioned as TO the way he de-
termined that 20 per cent had been set
aside for the bank and that Quay had set
aside for his use 100000
Witness was on the stand when the court
was adjourned
The times., 1899-04-19
Very Much Alike.

u fOIH Iht h''sTuN NIVI--T
General Grant occupied much the same POSI-
ton as Admiral Dewey in lsCs- IIe had never
voted the Republican ticket in his life; he had
rarely voted at all. It's too much TO ask a man
to do the fighting and voting too.
The times., 1899-04-19
30 One Disputes 1t.

(From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.)
Just as winter Is releasing its six months grin
French astronomer comes to the surface with
declaration that the heat OF the sun will not
die out Tor several million years
The times., 1899-04-19

Philadelphia and Harrisburg are some
miles apart. yet there is an intimate re-
lation between the court proceedings at
the first place and the political business at
the latter. AS there is a depression in the
defendants court case. there is a corre-
spending fall in his senatorial hopes and
chances.
The times., 1899-04-19
So II Is.
,r a.,

(Frosn the Cleveland Plain Desler1
The kindergarten is the vestibnle OF tn. public
school system, and is most deserving institu.
ton
The times., 1899-04-19

1t is rumored that. in consequence of re-
cent political happenings in Toledo, Ohio.
Senator Hanna has sent for the text of and
is now studying the play of Too Much
Jones" When he gets through with it he
will probably lend it to his friend Bryan.
10 read in connection with the endorsement
Of AFtgeld, in opposition to the regular
Democratic. candidate for Mayor of Chicago.
The times., 1899-04-19

The Indian is disgusted. The whites
have interfered with his happiness TO such
a degree by insisting that he shall wash
himself and wear clothes and even eat
with . fork, that he has gathered up his
traps and gone into Mexico, where he can
be as dirty and lazy as he viii and eat
with his fingers. Nearly ten thousand In
dians have abandoned the Indian Territory
and invaded Mexico for no other reason.
Farmers Bulletin No. 92,' issued by
the Department OF Agriculture, is an ex-
ceedingly interesting and valuable Illus
tration OF experiment station work Among
other useful topics discussed. there is an
able monograph on Jerusalem Artichokes
for Pigs" which we commend to the rural
reader We look in vain in the pages of
this publication for an essay on "Carrion
Careasses and Beef Extract Pulp as Eco
nomicai Army Rations." but perhaps 1t has
been crowded out and will appear in the
next bulletin
The times., 1899-04-19
CIRCULATION STATEMENT

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, OF Chit
cago hereby certifies that it has, by its expeF,
cNsminers proven and attested the circulation oi
THE TINES. Of Washington, ID. C. The dAiiS
ls99 was sO.isS copies.
This is GUARANTEED TO the advertisers Of
the country by a bond Of $4,000 in the Fidelity
aud Deposit Company Of Maryland, deposileu
with she Northwestern National Bank, OF Chicago
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
By 4 r. MASON, President.
The times., 1899-04-19

A correspondent asks some questions in
relation to the conditions in the Philip
pines. the answers TO which will cover
good part of the situation there:
The times., 1899-04-19

THE TINES. in all its editions, Morning. Even
inr. and Sunday. Will be mailed 20 one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses ehanged
as often desired.
The times., 1899-04-19

Communications intended for publication in
THE TINES must be iersely and plainly written
ard must in all cases be accompanied by the
nsme snd address Of the writer. Rejected com
runieatioas will not be preserved, and only man.
uscripts CT obvious importance will be returned
20 their authors
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peaders Of THE TIaEs who may at any time
lie unable to procure copies of il at any news
stand or railroad station or On railroad trains
VII confer favor upon the management by send
ing 10 this office information OF the fact
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

EXPORTS of merchandise from the
United States to China in the fiscal
year about to end will be larger than
those of any preceding year in our his
tory. A decade ago the exports to
China were less than 100000, and to
China and Hongkong combined were
little over 100000. In the fiscal year
1899 our exports to China will be more
than 100000, and to Hongkong more
than Sc, 900 900, making total to China
and Hongkong of over $20,0O0,O0O, or
more than three times. as much as
that of a decade earlier. That the bulk
of exports to Hongkong may properly
be considered as ultimately destined
for consumption in China is shown by
the fact that the official reports of the
imports into China show that over IA
per cent of their imports are from the
port of Hongkong. The 1899 exports
to China and Hongkong combined will
show gain of nearly rs per cent over
those of last year, while the total ex
ports from the United States for I'll
fiscal year 1899 will be little if any 4
excess of those Of last year, thus shH III
ing a more rapid growth in our pm
to this particular part Of the world
than elsewhere.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

by the people of the north and west.
This is especially true Of the Florida
plants, and also of the Hawaiian col
lection, several cars coming from
those islands. In addition to the
plants already on the grounds there
has been over 250,00O new plants set
out this year. The palm and oleander
features will be conspicuous, as it is
intended to have wonderful collec-
ton of these among others. In addi-
tion to the trees on the grounds last
year, nearly two thousand new ones
have been set out making the Grand
Court and other parts OF the grounds,
green, cool, and shady, as well as add
ing greatly to the general effect. A
race-track, half-mile, has been made,
which is very neat and attractive.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Then a lawn of several acres has been
added and the whole resown with
seeds, making the several tracts rich
with grasses, fiower-beds, and foliage.
A rare musical treat is in store for
visitors to the exposition of 1899.
From the opening day there Will be
succession of grand concerts by the
most famous musical organizations or
the world. The world-famed British
Grenadier Band, generally known as
Godfrey's british Military Band, give
daily concerts for five weeks. From
Omaha it goes to San Francisco and
from there to Australia, Following
will come the famous Bellstedt-Ballen-
berg Band of forty-five pieces from
Cincinnati for an engagement of five
weeks. Herman Bellstedt, the leader
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21
GATES ARE NOW OPEN
First Greater America Colonial Exposition
Opens with Elaborate Ceremonies.
IS BETTER THAN LAST YEAR
of the Big Show and Praise Omaha
Enterprise-M Attractions and More
Are Constantly Being Added.

Promptly on time the gates of the
First Greater America Colonial Expo
sition were opened on the morning of
July /, and the last great educational
enterprise Of the 10Th century is now
well under way, it's beautiful grounds
and magnificent buildings thronged
with crowds of visitors, who are sur
prised and pleased to find their eX-
pectations more than realized. The
buildings and grounds are complete
and the principal exhibits already in
place. A large force of men, working
day and night, are rapidly bringing
order out of chaos and few days will
serve to put all the splendid displays
in position.
The grounds cover about two hun
dred acres and are arranged in four
sections, or divisions. The most i'm
portant section is the Grand Court of
Honor, where the principal buildings
are grouped around the lagoon. East
Of the Court lies the Bluff Tract, the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

also be found the agricultural exhibit
which promises to surpass anything
of the kind ever seen in the West.
The principal buildings have peen
changed but little except to Improve
here and there, and to brighten up ana
add a few finishing touches to exter-
iors. More important changes nave
been made in the landscape gardening
The general plan followed last year
has not been changed but II mas Deen
added to and vastly improved. ABOUT
the Court of Honor sections OF the
brick walks have been removed ana
number of small gardens relieve tne
eve and increase the pleasing eHect oi
the whole. Tropical plants and now
ers will give q brilliant touch OF color
to the scene and supply the necessary
contrast to the white and stately
buildings and the reaches OF green
sward. In the center of the court the
clear waters of the lagoon give BACK
to view the fairy picture, while the
fountain flashes in the sunlight and
gaily decorated water-craft glide here
and there.
Rudolph Ulrich, the well-known
landscape artist, has been at work on
the grounds nearly 3 months now,
having a large force of men in his
department. During May he had more
than one hundred men employed, ana
in June that number was more than
doubled, as several carloads of trees,
plants, and shrubbery from California,
Florida, Louisiana, and Hawaii, are
now arriving, and many men will be
needed to take care Of this stuff and
place it in the ground. Many of these
will be strictly native plants, and very
valuable and rare in this latitude,
some of which have never been seen
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

On that memorable May morning,
the anniversary which has recently
been celebrated as Dewey day, little
powder boy on the flagship was put In
chains for leaping into the water,
against orders. to recover his coat
Admiral Dewey, kindly questioning the
boy, discovered that the photograph or
his mother was in the pocket Of the
imperlled jacket, and it was>that that
led the lad to risk life and violate or
ders. The admiral's eyes filled with
tears, as he exclaimed, "a boy who
loves his mother enough to risk his
life for her picture cannot be kept In
chains on this fleet!" and the lad was
instantly released.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

fora of the Philippines, Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Hawaiian Islands have
been tastefully grouped, and will show
the resources and vegetation of our
colonial possessions. This is one OF
the interesting exhibits of the exposi-
ton.
On this tract will also be found the
Woman's Building and the building
devoted to the use of the various fra
ternal societies, the grand band-stand,
and several other structures. At the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Chief of Police Devery of New York..
when examined by the Mazet commit
tee concerning the Fitzsimmons-Jef-
sries battle, declared that he saw moth
ing that was not strictly scientific and
within the law. The knockout blcYs,
said the observant chief, was a "sciees
tifc tap" and happened to catch MN
Titzsimmons a little off his balance,
thus causing him to fall gently and
easily to the floor. Battles with axes
or cleavers would probably be con-
demned by Chief Devery, but the heav-
lest blows struck by such burly men
as Jeffries and Fitzsimmons are only
Scientific taps" and no violation of
the statutes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

southern part of which is arranged as
a park, with stretches of green sward,
avenues of shade trees, and plats Of
Towering plants and shrubs. In this
tract stands the Horticultural Build
ing, given over to the display of fruits
and flowers, and in front of which is
large aquatic basin almost filled
with water-lilies and other blooming
plants. Within the building will be a
magnificent display of tropic and sub
tropic plants, trees, vines, and fruits.
Stately palms, orange trees and all the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21
In the light of more recent ee

In the light of more recent e'3%
It appears that Cuban honor is more
a matter of official restraint than any
thing else. So long as the Cuban SOL
diers we're obedient to instructions, the
exchanging of their guns for American
gold was most degrading transac-
ton, but when they broke away from
their officers, the more gold they could
get, gun or no gun, was evidence OF
their shrewdness. The Cubans are not
much unlike the Spaniards, for, come
to think of it, the Dons parted with
the Philippines for less than l per
cent Of what Spanish honor originally
demanded.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

north end of the Bluff Tract will be
found East Midway with its Streets
of Cairo and other attractions. Across
the viaduct comes the West Midway
with all that the name implies. Be
yond on to the north, is the lake for
the fireworks, and further west .he
half-mile race-track and the Indian
Congress. On this north section will
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Excessive opposition to trusts would
bar out the department stores; and
how long might it be before the oppo-
sition would go down to any partner
ship of two men? 1t is difficult in
these cases to know where to draw the
line.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

is recognized as the greatest cornet
virtusoso of America, apd each mem
Der of the band is famous soloist.
In September the Hawaiian Govern
ment Band is expected, and other
famous organizations will give con-
certs during the latter part of the ex-
position. Among these might be men
toned the Indian Boys Band.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Postmaster Gordon of Chicago does
not care to have it publicly known,
but the next time he goes down to
Washington he expects to bring back
the general government and make it
an annex to the Chicago postoffice.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Gen. Gomez is probably right in his
remark that the three million dollars
partially intrusted to his care has been
curse to him. Excessive amounts
are curse to anybody. Look at An
drew Carnegie and shun SUCH respon-
sibility as you would an adder.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Hoaks is no more. You probably
didn't know Hoaks, but he found a
dollar in the watch pocket Of his last
summers trousers and the poDr felix's
never recovered from the shock. ~
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

The Olympia's crew have painted the
ship white, but they can paint any
town red with very few shois-a sort
OF flaming red.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21
For Housekeepers.

Sec that your linen is washed clean. Use
"Faultless Starch" clean irons, follow di-
rections given on package and perfect re-
suits will follow. All grocers sell "Faultless
Starch" large package, 10c.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

The Filipino junta in Lonaon sub
mits that Aguinaldo is much too tough
to be killed by rumOr.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

To succeed with a woman, a man
must be half snake and half flow
y
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-10-09

cost. Most Of the wheat ~ this country
is bound with Manila hemp. and this
product can now be raised under the
American nar. which will b. nm ndvan.
tage 20 the people.
In other words. The fetalnlne q The
Philippine under American auspices
would mean the development OF Amer
team shipping ON the Pacific. II would
stimulate trndc between this country
and Asia. It would obvllto the ncoes-
sity Of carrying h1iaiic uerchnndiso 20
this country On foreign 7hipa and thus
ada immensely Go tho revenues.
The United states la destined 10 be-
come o. sfn power as won aa o. land pow
err. oud "cEranron" Boo this Sens, of the
torn go ono result u Tho into war. Tho
flcts relating t1 the Philippine nrc not
got fully undorriood. AZ Some future
time. the nation win ho better in o. poe
sItion 60 recognize the hand OF provi-
d"ncc in tho evontH that led 10 The
hoi unr OF tho American GAG Boo th1t
part of Tho world hll even now % ia
apparent chat o. may become one of the
great cpoohs 800 our h'atory. aud partI-
cuiarly in that ~ the great West.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-10-09
CONCORD DISCIPLINE.

Methods or discipline In penal instltu.
tons r. a subject somewhat prominent
IN public discussion nt present. and
while some. curlouRy enough, are IN
favor of n return 20 hnrhiruus punish
mcuts. others take more rational
View IN harmony with tho ideas OF mn
advanced axe.
A contributor TO the Independent tells
Of the methods In vogue IN the Mnssa-
chusetts state rcformntory at Concord.
an institution which aims NJ the Inn
provemont u H. inmates by training
the hands In the arts M Industry and
cultlyutlug the mind by graded
courHo M education. Thcre as else
whore. conylcts sometimes become re-
fructory ana refuse 20 comply with
ruloW but they are dealt with In a man
ner az once original and effective.
There are ln tho Institution several
rooms in which the Hght comes from
above. They nrc furnished with a
mattress lying IN one corner Of tho
room.
n convict throws down his tools,
thereby intending 10 induce others TO
follow q similar course, his keeper
quietly takes him 60 one OF these rooms
with tho suggestion that he can have
an the rest he wants. Then he Is llber-
ally supplied with food. but az there ~
nothing In the now room to Occupy hla
attention, he wants to 40 to sleep tn,
brilliant Hight from above, however pre-
vents him from sleeping except at
night. and he has 10 make the best Of
his ldloncss, without occupation IN
hours drag YEARLY along.
on the following day the keeper asks
him. kindly, how he IL getting along
aud the reply will generally come that
be- prefers work 10 solitude, The nexi
day the discomfort OF idloneas viii be
fclt stu more, and the keeper will lu'
umate that his fellow-conviots are do.
Tug better without his company and
that they prefer his absence. on unoth
or day no win ask for tho privilege Of
holng given work again, but the keepel
urges him 20 secure rest while he car
get It. seldom later than the NTH day
tho prisoner will bog humbly 10 b. TAX
on back 20 his employment, and whoi
lac does return, though eubdued ii
spirit, he is lnvigorated physically and
what Ia most important-has nothing
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-10-09
AncrIc rxrLonArIoNs.

The return ~ Str weliman. tho
Arctic explorer. from che frozen regions
rovrroly disabled. once moro calls at-
tcution 10 the psriis ~ Journeys Tor the
purpose OF reaching tho North Pole.
Mr. wcuman had the misfortune "
falling into crcvasro In the Tee. nnd
when he was disabled. tho expedition
had to return. The natural barrlors
between civilization and the goal Of
eSplorcro' ambition arr forbIddlnE
enough. and n az times they uccm
about 10 b. surmounted. accidents Of
one kind or another generally inter-
pose their. Hitherto. but not fur
thor"
The fate Of poor Androc ~ probably
mad. known 90 tho world By the md.
Ing row daya nEo ~ the buoy that
was Co have been dropped AZ the bal.
loon paused the Pole. H1d that event
taken place. there would undoubtedly
have been lncioaod some record u o..
but a. the report of the nndina " tho
buoy made no reference In such rec
ord. the Inference IL that the buoy had
boon Loaf b. accident. Welman'a rra-
noning ~ plausible. n. he sayu. tho raa
were exhausted. and M.Androo had bron
forced 10 doacond. biz car would drag.
and hln buoya. stores and suppiis.
would be- scattered broadcast hls air
chin demolished and he and compan-
ions destroyed.
Dr. Manson has recently declared hil
boiler that tho North Pole cannot be
reached In the prosent state OF human
capacity and technical moan. ~ travel
That explorer proved himself fun Of
resources under circumstances In which
most other mon would have porlshed.
And hin opinion ON this auention il Ger.
talniy entitled 10 respect.
DR.. Nanrcn ala not aiwnya belloye
that tho Pole is beyond tho proscn,
reach Of human ambition. lie must
have formed that conclusion during ihs
long nightu he pasaed IN the Fran, nt
during the wandcrlnra over the vast
frozen dcfort. after he had len thf
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-10-09

while tho nrst race In the series Of In
tornntionai yachtlng events, between
the American defender Columbia and
the british challenger Shamrock, could
scarcely have boon "A more unaatlnfac-
tory nnuir. an analysis u Il shows
much that was unexpected, but little
that should alarm the friends OF the
cup defender Although the foreign
yacht was leading by upward Of a quar-
Ter ~ a milo when the time allowance
expired, and showed the Columbia the
way over "a laree part Of the courre,
tharr ure many VaintH IN the race that
show 10 the advantage of the American
yacht
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-10-09

n the Shamrock carries the Amerl-
cas- cup back to England the British
yaohtamen WIN have 10 80 to great
palms 20 hold a. Hcralning the preci-
ouH trophy win become the grand aim
OF the yachting nristocracy OF America,
which. IN wealth and pride, rank with
the princes and kiufr OF tho Old World.
british yachtnmon viii have 60 build
now hoata az large expense, or, after
successive trials. the ambitious wife
or daughter of come Chicago million
nire shall win back the Amcrlca'a cup.
Tho challenges viii become an annual
event and II would be almost worth
losing the Shamrock 20 bring about this
S-irt Of rivalry