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The times., 1899-06-16
CHIEF DEvERY BEFORE MAzEr.
He Says Prize Fights May Occur in
NeM York for All lie Carcs

New York, June 15.-The Fltzsimmons-
Jeffries prize fight was taken up for lnves-
tigation by Mr.. Moss at the meeting OF the
Mazet committee today. with Chief Of Po-
lice Deyery on the stand. The witness ae-
mitted an interest in prize fights and up
held prize fighting and the Horton law.
arguing with Mr.. Moss that the young
men OF the city should be taught the art
OF manly self-defence," so that they might
defend themselves from thieves and thugs
on the public streets. Mr.. Moss imme-
diately forced the admission that young
men were likely to be knocked down and
robbed late at night; the witness. how
ever, retorted that the police force was
more efficient than 1t had been when Mr..
Moss was commissioner. and made no
other excuse for the probability of attack
by robbers under the nose OF the police.
The recent prize fight, Chief Devery
said, complied with the law, and was in
all respects clean contest" Though be
wanted TO stop II before 1t took place,
after having seen 1t. he approved. and was
glad II had taken place. Such fights. he
said, could take place in New York at
any time, SO far as he was concerned
All he would require of the fighters and
ciubs was such compliance with the laws
as the fighters and club OF this last con
test had given. AS he admitted. there
was ''wide-open field" In New York for
prize fghters-even to fight for money and
to strike knockout blows" (such blows as
render the person struck unconscious).
Mr.. Moss tried TO have the witness admit
that the defeated fighter had been knock
ed out, but the witness said tina, the van
quished Champion Fitzsimmons laid
down'-that he had. though as strong as
when the fight began, given up through
fear of Jeffries' blows Before that, how
ever. Chief Devery had said he had per
sonal knowledge" that Fitzsimmons had
been knocked down, but not an Official
knowledge" OF the fact Therefore. he ex-
planned, he had failed to make good his
threat OF locking up" the fighters IL
either were knocked down. He was pres
ent and saw every blow struck" but, he
continued. the blows were scientific and
not hard" in fact. Jeffries blows. vari-
ously described by sporting writer's. as IL
appeared in the evidence. as Ike rams
like steam hammers" enough to "fatten
metal" and so forth. were nothing but
taps. The spectators laughed derisively
at this, but the chief continued to ex-
plain his course in the same way.
Mr.. Moss at length left the matter OF
prize fighting for that OF gambling. He
had not gone far with his questions before
Chief Devery's retorts were called "impu-
dence" by Mr.. Mazet. Mr. Moss refused to
examine the witness, so expressing himself
to Mr.. Mazet. after the witness had con-
tinued his impudence regardless OF what
the chairman said Then Mr. Moss de-
manded the election OF the witness Chief
Devery dared the chairman to eject him;
and Mr.. Mazet merely requested him 20
leave the room. The chief went defantiy.
and the examination of police witnesses
was then continued
The times., 1899-06-16
Pie.

The last enormity of a capital ridden
civilization has appeared, the most terri
bic octopus OF the nightmare reign of syn
dieates is at our doors, and the gigantic
oppressor of mankind. the trust, has pre-
pared its most crushing blow II is a
situation 70 cause the mixture OF metaphor
and the grinding of teeth; to rouse the
Populist OF the West from his dismal lair
and make the brawny workman inspect
his dinner pail with horror. The pie trust
approaches US!
In pie We have peculiarly sacred
American institution. II an inhabitaut OF
the planet Mars were to drop suddenly
down in this country, and observe the Gus
toms OF the inhabitants for time without
being able TO communicate with us by Ian
guage, he would inevitably conclude that
the consumption OF pie was one of our
sacred rites. He would see the familiar
wedge-shaped section OF circle in the
home, in the restaurant, in the hotel, in
the dinner pail He would be invited 10
partake of pie OF every conceivable flavor
material, and degree of toughness; he
would have an opportunity TO compare the
sweet potato pie OF the South with the
dried apple pie OF New England; the thin
and acidulous blackberry pie latticed
across the top, with the thick, soft, and
tpongy George Washington pie, which is
really layer-cake. And he would see that
even those who by reason OF un-American
and imported customs have substituted
puddings and Ices for the pumpkin pie and
cheese of their ancestors-eyen these Eu-
ropeanized ones do once or twice a year
at Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners
partake OF the king OF the whole pie tribe
the spiced. rich, faky- -crusted plummy, and
Dysteriously constructed mince pie.
How. then. may Americans endure the
grasping exactions OF a pie trust? How
can they be induced to give up the dainty,
beloved OF boyhood, with its snowy crust
and succulent interior. for some creation
evolved of men named Van der Veer, and
Bopp. and Killing. and Wilhelmus Hencken
and Iiams? What do these know about
pie? Their names are redolent OF sauer-
kraut and pretzels. of beer and schnitzen,
snd all sorts of unpronounceable dsinties
ending in "-scheu" and "-ickel and
''-itzel." Their idea of pie would be
thing rolled out by machinery in fiat
sheet. cut into fancy shape. and served
with jam between the layers and powdered
sugar sprinkled over the top. That is not
pie. In real pie, the eater can tell after
the frst mouthful whether the filling is APP
pie. peach. blackberry, custard. or some
thing else. and when eating lam supplied
by most manufactures there is no possi-
bility Of anything OF the kind unless you
happen to have seen the label on the jar.
II is time that the grasping and reck-
less capitalist should be induced. for his
own good. to listen to word Of warning.
The times., 1899-06-16
Not Held in Vain.
(From the Hartford Times.) J

NrIon iaiNtolh lhlits-l
II the Peace Conference at The Hague does
nothing more than extend the principle Of the
Geneva convention to naval warfare. it will not
have been called in vain. Indeed, it would rot
have been called in vain if it should adjourn
without any definite action. Its influence will
certainly he considerable in making the waste
OF war more generally understood. The Geneva
convention provides for the naturalization and
exemption, so far possible, from the casual
tics of war of all persons, vehicles, and build
ings devoted to the care Of the sick and wounded.
all that is commonly understood now under the
name Red Cross work. The extension Of this to
the navy involves practical difhculties but these
are said to have been successfully met in the
report Of Prot. Louis Renaut Of the French dele
gation at The Hague. An amendment by Captain
Mahsn OF this country is 20 be presented defining
the status Of shipwrecsed persons and wounded
men rescued accidentally by neutral vessels.
With this amendment, the report Will probably
be adopted.
The times., 1899-06-16
THE CANAL COMMISSION.
Members Pay Their Respects to the
President md Mr.. Hay

The members of the new Nicaragua
Canal Commission were presented 10 Presi-
dent Mckinley yesterday by Rear Admiral
John G. Walker, President of the Commits
sion. Only one member. Senator Pasco Of
Florida, was absent. The Commission
held a meeting in the morning with a view
to organizing for work. and some time was
spent in examining the reports of the old
commission. At the meeting Rear Admiral
Walker was chosen permanent chairman OF
the body. 1; is expected that the Commits
sion will start for Central America very
soon. President Mckinley gave no instruc-
tions TO the members. but told them that
he should cause TO be forwarded to them
from time to time such data as might De
valuable in connection with the work.
The times., 1899-06-16
Mansions for Great Men.

From the st. Louis Globe -Democrat)
Past experience does not indicate that the gift
Of mansions to eminent men is especially useful
appropriate. Grant was presented with houses
in Philadelphia and Galens, Of which he saw lit
tie. Sherman was restless away from New York
though given houses in Washington and St Louis.
Farragut was presented with $4,000 by the mer-
chants OF New York and made his own selection
there OF n residence which is still occupied by
his son. Admiral Dewey has no family. and a
grand mansion anywhere would not add to his
comfort or lessen needless cares. He does not
crave magnifcence or hero-worship. The of
the fund indicated is Characteristic of the man.
and his work can go ahead with the cordial
appreciation OF sl. In the Dewey home for dis
abled sailorr every American can take cordial
and practical interest.
The times., 1899-06-16
An Exemplary Sentence.

lFrOm Inc BOSTON DIObe
The sentence passed upon the titled revolu-
tionary anarchist who insulted and assaulted
President Loubet Auteuil during the recent riot
was severe. but well deserved.
Baron chdstisni will find plenty of time during
four years of Imprisonment to reflect upon the
folly Of his course, and those who were assocat-
ed with him in the lawless demonstration at
Auteuil will probably think more than twice or
thrice before again assailing the head of the
French nation.
An excellent object lesson has been afforded
la belle France in the outcome o; the Christiani
trial following, as it does, the exposure of SO
many plots OF the "dus'' and "des" who posed
as superior folk only to come to discontinue at
last
The times., 1899-06-16
A disappointment.
From the New Orleans States. }

VIUTI IrIv .NtW OIIeHrIs s0altsJ
When Mr.. Gage was appointed Secretary OF the
Treasury the people OF all shades of political opn
ion felt that there at least man in the
Cabinet who could not be swened from the
straight line Of duty by iactonsl considerations.
and it may'be that his intentions were honest
II SO, however, his experience goes to prove how
hard it is for one man to maintain his integrity
when surrounded by those who have none to
maintain. So Nj. Gage rushes to the defence Of
his masters shatneess ruling the civil service
question; interprets it mild, bencfcent, non
partisan, and patriotic any civil service re-
former could desire Exit the honest and highly
moral Secretary OF the Treasury.
The times., 1899-06-16
The state. of Sneakers.

VTVu TIE bOston HeTaIu,I
II is rather remarkable to note the extent to
which three Of the central States Of the West
have had the Speakershp Of the national House
OF Representatives. We include in these instances
two which generally thought Of as Southern
Ststes-Kontucky and TenneSsee-but which really
Central States under the old division OF the
Union and as much entitled TO be termed west
ern as were those TO the north Of them. Take
Indiana. Kentucky. and Tennessee. and Indiana
has had three speakers-Davis. Coliax, and Kerr;
Kentucky foUr-Clay. White, Boyd and Carlisle
and Tennessee two-Bell and Polk-an extraordin-
AIRY proportion of the whole. OF the great States
about these Ohio has had but one Speaker-Keifer
and Illinois has had none. Virginia, being so
important a State in its early statesmen, had a
different fortune. All kinds of Offices constantly
fell to her before the war as very few OF i'm
portance have gone there since; but the region
that we have named has been peculiarly the
nursery Of presiding Offices for the House.
The times., 1899-06-16
Fear to Face 1t.

tFrom the Cincinnati Enqurer.)
The AZ uinistration do not promise much in
the way of revising the financial system. Their
promising days are over and now the question
with them is how to avoid fulfilling the prom
ises. They afraid of the money question.
They do not comprehend it. They know that the
carrying oct of the little they have proposed
would wreck them before the people surely
as the free and unlimited coinage OF silver would;
and that is about all they do know. All they can
do is to send a lot of wordy fellows with reso-
nsnt voices through the country to intone the
old declaration that the grand old party will
be equal to any emergency that may arise
The times., 1899-06-16
A STUPID Statute.

(From the Philadelphia Ledger.)
If anything could be more absurd than the
present act TO prevent counterfeiting, it is the
manner in which it is enforced. Witness the
raid" on Boston shop on Tuesday, and the
seizure OF reputable dealers catalogues. be
cause forsooth, they contained representations
OF United States coins. Yet Congress lets Il law
with this stupid provision remain on the statute
books year after year, despite the protests OF
people who do not like to see their Government
make itself ridieuious
The times., 1899-06-16

1t will be noticed that Mr.. Alger is not
to be one of the party on Mr.. McKinley's s
Eastern trip today. Both have recollec-
tions in connection with former journey
to Boston that are not calculated to pro-
mote family hilarity. The President will
be received a good deal the more cordially
everywhere for the absence of his great
War Secretary" and, if he does not fall
under the influence OF Hoar, Hale, Eliot,
and Atkinson while he is away, probably
nothing serious will happen to him per-
sonally
The times., 1899-06-16

banana really is, and explain the effect
which 1t has on the system. 1t might
also be well to illustrate the need of clean
liness by some examples of the germs
found in bad water and in food prepared in
dishes which are not kept clean. Per-
haps, if some of the Army officers who
testified that Eaganized beef was healthful
had studied about bacteria In early life,
they would have had a more vivid picture
in their minds of the real condition of
that meat
The times., 1899-06-16

The Spanish Senate has ratified the ces-
sion of the Carolines, Pelew, and Ladrone
Islands-ekcepting Guam-to Germany. 1t
may afford the Mckinley Administration a
little relief from contemplation Of its
blunders in the Philippines, to reflect upon
this as illustrating its stupidity in not Sc
curing those islands when they were ours
for the taking.
The times., 1899-06-16

Readers who believe the War Depart
ment story that Otis yesterday cabled the
opinion that the Filipinos probably will
not in future make any serious stand in
the southern provinces will be interested
to learn that General Lawton has been
heavily re-enforced in order to be able 10
attack them at linus, five miles from their
latest previous battle ground.
The times., 1899-06-16
Cause for ThankfuIness.

IFrom the Hartford Conrant.)
Baron Christian, royalist he is, should
thank his stars that his lot was cast under the
Republic. For that blow at President Loubet he
goes TO prison for four years, with the chance
always Of executive pardon or revolution.
Suppose II had been q Louis XIV, instead OF a
President Loubet! The baron would have been
a dead man by this time. and his death wouldn't
have been n pleasant one
The times., 1899-06-16
He May BE Favored.

(From the New York Herald)
When Senator Hanna, who sailed for Europe
yesterday morning, returns we hope that he will
be subjected to the same experience other citi-
zens under the hundred dollar proviso of the
Dingley tain, that. like them, he may be
disposed to favor the repeal Of that objection
able clause.
The times., 1899-06-16

An Allegheny county jury has decided
that Chicago dressed beef had been EN-
balmed," and found local dealer guilty
of q misdemeanor in selling 1t. Boracic
acid in Injurious quantities was detected in
the meat by an expert chemist. The rela-
tives and friends OF the Army contractors
and the Alger Relief Commission are re-
spectfully invited to note this pleasant lit
tie incident.
The times., 1899-06-16
Not Up to the Standard.

(From the Minneapolis Tribune)
The fact that Champion Jehries is the son Of
a preacher does not in itself make him a proper
example to be held up before Sunday school pu-
pills, and the further fact that his father ex-
pressed himself that the Lord was with Jim in
the fight indicates that Jeffries senior is not
exactly an orthodox preacher.
The times., 1899-06-16
The paternaI Ancestor.

From the Philadelphia RecoTd)
Mr.. II. o. Hayemeyer says that ''the tariff
Is the mother of all trusts" Surely; but who
iathered the mother? Let US put the respon-
sibiity for the misbegotten brood where it proper
ly belongs.
The times., 1899-06-16
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

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cago. hereby certifes that it has, by its expert
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May, 1899, was 1882 copies.
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country by bond OF $50 coo in the Fidelity and
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Northwestern National Bank, of Chicago.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
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The times., 1899-06-16
Tired of War Editing.
The cleveland Plaindealer' is Inclined
to deal plainly with the mendacious edi-
torial department of the War Office:


The significant part of the story is the con-
cudinG paragraph OF the official despatch from
General Otis: ''lnsurgents in this southern
tion not molested until threatened attack in
strong force Manila; now scattered and re-
treat doubtful il they make further stand
Just fourteen weeks ago the war with the
Filipinos began. Three days later General Otis
cabled the War Department: The situation is
rapidly improving; the Filipino army disintc-
grated and the natives returning to their vii
lagos
From time to time during those fourteen weeks
dispatches from General Otis. given to the pub
lie by the War Department after careful editing.
have announced with an Iteration that has be-
come very wearisome by its monotony that the
Filipino army has been dispersed, would be
tomorrow. month ago Secretary Alger said
he was Cooking for the surrender Of the FilpinOs
daily and that the dispatches of General Otis
showed that signs OF insugent weakness are
more apparent every day.
The filipincs have been repeatedly "hagged,"
but somehow always slipped through hole in
the corner of tile bag They have been driven
to the mountains" but quickly came down again.
They have been completely routed and dis
persed'' only to reassembe in good fighting
trim in a few DAYS at some other point. The
country has bech swept clear of insurgents
for distance OF thirty TO forty miles from Manila
and now they threaten attack in strong force
Manila and YESTERDAY began proceedings by
bomharding the navy yard at Cavite.
There is beginning to be an uncomfortable
suspicion that the Complete victories" in the
Philippines given out by the War Department at
Washington are of somewhat similar character
to those furnished the War Department at Ma
drid from Cuba. The censored reports received
from Manila are not consistent. and the uncen-
sored reports sent by way of Hongkong are de
cared to be "all lies so what can be belieycdg
Too Lenient to Rebels.
The Albany Evening Journal thinks
that one cause OF the present situation in
the Philippines is the past leniency of the
Administration toward the Malay mutt
neers. 1t concludes:
The belief is growing among the American peo-
pie that this Government has been too lenient
with the Tagals; that It has devoted too much
time and effort TO attempts to convince them that
il is the intention OF the United States TO pro-
mote their interests, ard that as result they
have gained an oversrown estimation OF their
own power and Importance and have come 10 be-
lieve that the Americans regard them with some
thing like fear. They are evidently people upon
whom lenieney and kindness are wasted. who.
at least, unable to appreciate them until they
have been 20 soundly thrashed that they ex-
ceedingly sore all over.
The times., 1899-06-16

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