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The times., 1899-09-22
OLD SPANISH COIN.
Shipment From Cuba Interesting
Relic Hunters

Mr.. F. w. Neely, of the subtreasury in
New York has in his possession 81 ,400, 900
worth of specie for the settlement of in
ternational money orders, recently issued
from Cuba. This money was shipped from
Havana by Director General Rathbone on
the transport Buford. Collectors of coin
are naturally interested in this treasure.
Much of the money is in old Spanish
pieces, and the knowledge of this fact
has resulted in many enquiries at the
Treasury Department as TO the proper
method to obtain possession of these relics.
While many of these coins show con-
siderable abrasion, Director Neely stated
that the Government Will not be the loser
for this mutilation. He explains that in
accepting the money the exchange was
computed by weight, rather than by face
value. 1t is stated that much of the gold
IS of ancient date,and bears evidence of
having been buried for considerable time
MIR. Neely brings this money to the United
States solely for the purpose of settling
Cuban money orders.
The times., 1899-09-22
JIMiNEZ FOR PRESIDENT.
General tasquex Declares for the
Revolutionary Chief.

SAN DOMINGO, Sept. 21.-Gen.
Horacio Vasquez, the Provisional Presi-
dent of the Republic, has issued the fol-
lowing important statement, which is
printed in all the newspapers. General
Vasquez is the nominee Of the revolu-
uonary party for vice president on the
ticket with General Jiminez:
Fellow Citizens: While it is entirely
foreign to my mind and the minds of my
worthy companions, to utilize for our own
benefit the confidence which in this eriti-
cal moment the Republic places in us,
believe the moment has arrived when
should make certain statements so that
public opinion may be properly guided.
These are the statements:
First-That having as a citizen the
right to declare myself, as candidate for
any office, and being convinced that Senor
Don Juan iSadore Jiminez has especial
merit and fitness to satisfy the expectations
OF the public. desire to state that he is
the party whom ! should like to see made
the president of this country. If / have
any personal influence among the people
l should like to utilize it for the benefit
of this citizen.
Second-The revolution of July % was
Initiated with the firm purpose of putting
an end to the bad government represented
by man who was devoid OF scruples and
who had no interest in the country. He
created a situation where the stability of
the Government was at stake. l never
could create such situation unless it was
based on legal practices and honest pur-
poses, which have been the dream of my
life. The Government over which l pre-
side guarantees absolute liberty as well as
the fairest treatment in the next election.
Immediately after the publication OF this
statement decree was published convok-
ing the people for primary assemblies. The
dates set were October 6, Z. and s. This
means that an election will be held at
which the people will vote for delegates
to the electoral college, which will meet
on October 20. This electoral college is
similar to that of the United States. There
is this difference, however: 1t not only
casts the votes for President and Vice
President, but 1t also elects the members
of the national congress. The candidacy
of General Jiminez is exceedingly popular
and the entire eountry is acclaiming him
as its savior.
The times., 1899-09-22
Women in Office.

From the Boston Herald.)
The women have grievance at Washington
il late reports reliable. 1t is said that, quiet
" and without concert Of action, the number of
women clerks in the Government departments
is being lessened. This is done by supplying the
vacancies, when they occur, with those of the
other sex. 1t is purely business proceeding;
gallantry gives place TO business in it, Men are
preferred on the ground of their superior re-
liability. The women are intelligent and indus
trous to an extent fully equal. if not superior to
men, but gallantry comes in to relieve them of
work. They cannot be ordered about as men
are; they have to be considered when the harder
work is being given out to do; it is difficult to
deal with women as peremptorily. Such are the
reports that are said to come from the heads of
bureaus, but there may be an exaggeration in
the statement Of those who suffer from changes
made No prejudice against the sex is asserted
in the case; it is solely question of effectiveness
in department labor
The times., 1899-09-22
NR. cALHouN 20 RESIGN.
He VIII shortly Leave the Interstate
Commerce Comnai<sioR.

commerce commission.
W. ]. Calhoun, of Illinois. mas decided 10
tender his resignation as a member OF the
United States Interstate Commerce Com
mission to take effect October l. Mr.. Cal
houn viii resume the practice OF law in
Chicago Just before the war with Spain
began he was sent to Cuba by President
Mckinley to investigate political condi
tions in the island. Two candidates for
the position, who knew OF Mr. CaIhouns
intention have already appeared. They are
Judge E. NJ Paxton, Of Philadelphia.
former member of the Pennsylvania Su-
preme Court, and Col. Clark ~ Carr. OF
tiaieseurg, Ill. formerly Minister to Den
mark
Judge Paxton was formerly Chief Justice
OF the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania.
Wnieh position he resigned TO become re-
eeiver for the Reading Railroad He Is
backed for the position OF Interstate
Commerce Commissioner by the leading
railroad interests OF the East. a year ago
ne same interests attempted to have him
placed on the Commission, but failed.
although the President was inclined to
regard his name very favorably A formal
| protest was made against Judge Paxton's s
appointment by the railroad labor interests.
whose hostilities he had incurred while
receiver OF the Reading road. Senator
I Cullom. Chairman Of the Senate Committee
on Interstate Commerce, also opposed him
on the ground his appointment would be
objectionable to the railroad labor inter-
ests. Senator Cullom secured the appoint
ment OF Mr.. Calhoun. and will probably
attempt to have his successor appointed
from Illinois
The times., 1899-09-22
TO BE FILLED FROM THE RANKS
An Order Concerning Vacant Second
Lfeutennmcies.

Vacancies of second lieutenancies in the
volunteer army are to be filed hereafter
by promotions from the ranks of the regi-
ments in which they occur. Adjutant Gen
eral Corbin sent the following order yes
terday to the commanding officers of all
the volunteer regiments:
The Secretary of War directs me to invite your
attention TO the provisions of general orders No.
122 headquarters of the Army, Adjut9nt Generals
Office, July ., 1892 in respect TO the qualifications
required for commissioned officers of the United
States volunteers organized under the act OF Con-
gress approved March . 1859, and TO communicate
the following instructions:
''Wheneyer an officer has been given fair
trial and fails to demonstrate his fitness to per-
form the duties of his rank he will be brought
before board of officers, to be appointed by the
general commanding separate army OF the mill
tary department, in which his regiment may be
serving. ON the recommendation OF the colonel
OF the regiment The board viii examine into
and report upon the qualifications of the officer
to discharge the duties of his Office and its re-
port will be forwarded, with the Recommendation
of the commanding general for the actien OF the
President"
Promotions in the volunteer regiments will be
made within each regiment and by seniority. All
vacancies of second lieutenant will be filed from
the enlisted men of the regiment, on the recon-
mendation of the commanding officer 1t Is ssle-
gested that you organize a class of nan-eonrnis-
stoned officers in your regiment, in which those
eligible may receive the instruction that will fit
them TO perform the duties of commissioned Off
The times., 1899-09-22

when the Government did not furnish quite
as much help as was needed to accomplish
all the clerical labor required in any Office,
and within short working hours.
We are. led to offer these remarks be-
cause. since Mr.. Mckinley deliberately de-
creed a return TO the old spoils system
il the civil service, there has been an
evident movement among his subordinates
TO dispiace women as rapidly as possible
and 10 fill their places with men. We are
not prepared TO believe that the President
realizes how far this tendency is spread
ing. or how rapidly it is operating to AXE
the bread out of the mouths of worthy
female citizens.
When bis attention is called to it, he
viii see at once that the eviction of women
from the civil service would necessarily
result from his adoption of the principle
that all offices must be held for the re-
ward of persons who earn them by active
work for the success OF Mr. Hanna's Re-
publican machine. which has national and
local ramifications down to the beat meet
ing in a country subdistrict out in Utah.
One of the consequences of this kind
of political organization is that as women
are not generally available for the pur-
poses of practical politics; since they can
not well exert their influence in bar
rooms, poolrooms, at horse races, and stag
barbecues, they are at a considerable dis
advantage.
The merit system does not take account
Of any accident of birth. wealth, political
influence, or sex. The spoiis system, if al
lowed to continue as it will if the present
Administration should win or buy a new
lease of power, will consider nothing as
qualification for Government employment
but successful partisan activity, or the in
fluence Of a politician with a pull. The
many friends throughout the country Of the
hard working women who are still toler-
ated by the Hanna control, but who will
be discharged as fast as they can be with
out creating a scandal, should examine in
TO the situation, and ask themselves how
far they ought to support an Administra-
tion capable of making war upon poor
women workers.
The times., 1899-09-22
JUSTICE COLE DENIES A RUMoR.
He VIII Not Resign From the Dis
trict Supreme Bench.

Justice C. c. Cole, of the Supreme Court
OF the District. last night denied most en-
phatically that there is any truth in the
rumor circulated yesterday that he is about
to resign his position on the bench. 1t
was also intimated that he had gone so far
as to acquaint the President with his in
tention. In discussing the subject with a
reporter for The Times Judge Cole stated
that six months or more ago he had spoken
of the possibility of his resignation from
the bench TO few of his friends.
So far as his resignation is concerned
at this time, he has no idea OF severing
his connection with the Supreme Court OF
the District. 1t was also intimated in con-
neeton with the report that he would re-
sign for the purpose of assuming charge
of the business Of his brother. Wyman l..
Cole, who recently died and left large
clientage His resigning, however re-
mote, Justice Cole stated, would mean his
entrance upon the practice of law ON his
own account. No one can tell, Justice Cole
said. when something might happen 10
cause him to resign from the District
bench, bur at the present time he has no
reason to consider such step.
The times., 1899-09-22
ApopIexy in sleep.

(From the New York Herald)
How often in cases Of apoplexy do we hear that
the seizure occurs at night, when the patient is
either soundly asleep or composedly resigning
himself TO the restiu influences which invite that
condition.
The death OF Judge DAILY is one of The many in
stances in point. The end came similarly to Mr.
Vanderbilt and to Mr.. Henry George. Other ex-
amples in less noted persons are sufficiently
numerous to prove one Of the peculiarities of the
disease.
Why this should be seems too difficult 10 ex-
plain, in view of the generally accepted opinion
that ruptured blood vessel is usually the result
of some extra brain excitement. The fact is, the
two extremes OF increased activity and absolute
passivity appear TO be points OF danger in equal
degree-proving in the broadest possible sense
that no with brittle cerebral arteries is safe
at any time under any circumstances. The YES
sells simply give way when they can hold out no
longer
The times., 1899-09-22
STRIKE IN ROCHESTER,.
Street Improvement stopped by the
Teamsters.


ROCHESTER, N. Y, Sept. 21.-Every one
of the eighty-six street improvements in
this city is tied up as a result of the team
sters' strike, which assumed a serious as
peet today. The teamsters hitched up their
teams at s o'clock this morning and assem-
bled in South Clinton Street, near the ar
mory. They were headed by man on a
white horse. they went to the different
improvements where work was being done.
About 200 teams were in line and job after
job was visited and many team owners
were forced into the line, while others who
refused to join them had their loads dump
ed on the street or wherever they happened
to be. and were prevented from returning
to work.
The strikers at present are not interfer-
ing with non-union teamsters, but are
compelling every member of the teamsters'
union, which comprises several hundred
team owners, to quit. The situation is Sc
rious for contractors on both public and
private work, and it threatens to be more
serious if the teamsters call out the COM
mon laborers, as they say they will Every
thing points to larger labor strike than
that of last June, unless the contractors
give in. The city authorities may take
the matter in hand and demand that the
strike be settled and the improvements that
have been hung up for a long time be fin
ished.
The times., 1899-09-22
THE CHARTER REVOKED.
A State Council Fails to Pay Per
Capita Tax

SCRANTON, Sept 21.-NationaI Deputy
Robert ogle, of Baltimore, representing
the National Council of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics, at noon today
revoked the charter of the State council of
Pennsylvania holding its fourth annual ses-
sion here, and the body was at once dis
solved, amid great excitement. The rev.
ocation was due to the continued refusal
Of the State council to adopt the recon-
mendation Of the finance committee to pay
the claim of the national body, Sill SEQ, due
for per capita tax on the 1900 members
in Pennsylvania. The vote taken again
this morning was 324 against and 182 in
favor of paving this claim.
The times., 1899-09-22
Tbe GosneI. Not Doctrines
From the BROOKLYN Eagle.)

(From the Brooklyn EagIe.J
The Eagle in its capacity of religious
newspaper-and il prints more religious news than
any other paper in the eountry--would suggest
that the preaching of the gospel is what the
people desire and need this winter. curious
old Cambridge professor remarked in the seven
teenth century that there was nothing so pro-
ductiye of atheism as the evaporation OF re-
Iigion into the doctrine thereof and we are
inclined to agree with him. No Briggs contro
versy, no McGifert trial, no Whitsitt discussion,
no incense burning advocacy, no ritualistic or
anti-ritualistie preaching will satisfy plain men
and women who have burdens to bear and sor.
rows to meet. 1t would seem il more preach
ing of religion and less preaching about religion
was what was needed
The times., 1899-09-22
The TagnIs Hit First.
lrron thc Rrooklrn Faelel

tFrom Inc BfookIyh HlsIe-J
The United States began not this war 1t was
begun against them. It's selected methods were
incendiarism, massacre. and the poisoning OF the
commodities of life. The objects Of the hostiles
who took tho initiative against the United States
were the destruction of troops, the dishonor
of our flag the defeat of our authority, and Gov
ernment of boot and loot for themselves. They
not we-began war which must end in over
coming them or in their overcoming us. Till
they are whipped submit the Eagle" has no
programme but their suppression and obedience
After that we will be element, as eonciliaiOry,
and. we trust, as statesmanlike as any OF cur
friends, concerning any policy of government by
olIr nation in the Far East. But are so con-
stituted that until then consideration OF that
policy must be postponed. We think the Ameri-
can people are built that way, too.
The times., 1899-09-22
THE BUSINESS OF MATANZAs.
War Department Statement Showing
Imports and Exports

The imports for the port of Matanzas
for August, 1899, according TO statement
made by the War Department were
$17O,997 and the exports for the same
month were s421, ,962
OF the imports, the United States leads
off with $110,2S9 worth; France contributed
$1,779 worth; Germany, $6,191 worth; the
Netherlands. $3.50 worth; Spain, SIS, ,0S7
worth; Sweden and Norway, s349 worth;
the United Kingdom, s16,209 worth;
Uruguay 1901 worth; British East Indies.
s11,S09 worth, and French East Indies,
81, 1913 worth
The United States took all of the exports
for the month. They consisted of $1,417
worth OF manufactured copper, 81. .40e worth
of glassware. $3,474 worth of melasses and
syrup, $414,999 worth of raw sugar, and of
other articles to the amount of $3.50. The
War Department also furnished yester-
day for publication a statement of exports
at the port of San Juan, Porto Rico, for the
months of April, May, June, and July, 1899
By months they were: April, $3.50. 569: May
$685. June, 1899, ,923; July. s126. .352
Total for the four months, 81. Asa, ,OS9.
The times., 1899-09-22
MR.. GARDENERS SUCCESSOR.
The National Democratic Executive
Committee Vacancy

The vacancy on the National Democratic
Executive Committee caused by the 1cath
OF Hon. Lawrence Gardner Is causing some
stir in local Democratic circles. as Il is
deemed desirable to have the vzeaucy EIIed
without delay. owing to the approach of
the next national campaign Sezsras can
iidates are already n the Geli for the
coveted honor. The appointment. whisk l.
Is made by Chairman Jones. OF the nation
al committee. depends upon the recon-
mendation Of a majority of the members
OF the local Democratic committee. OF
which Mr. Gardner was also a memOor.
This committee. which is composed OF twen-
ty-two members. representing the twen-
ty-two Democratic divisions OF the Dis
trict. nr- yesterday and considered the
names OF several candidates for recon-
mendation to Chairman Jones' Prominent
among these were William HoImead. of
Mount Pleasant; Col. James l. Norris,
Robert e. Mattingly. and Edward A New
man. 1t was stated By the friends O.. Mr.
Holmead after t4is meeting that there was
little doubt but that ne would receive tie
recommendation OF the local committee.
The times., 1899-09-22
If He Had Been DereIict.
(From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

y V'V
1t has been represented to the President of the
United States that the command of the South At
lantic Squadron is not commensurate with the
dignity OF Admiral Schley and the service he rem
dered in the Spanish American war. This las be n
done without the knowledge of Admiral SchIey,
who is in Washington, ready to take any com
mand to which he may be assigned Il am
sailor he says, "and will obey orders" 1t may
be added that there have been occasions when
Schley knew how to give orders, and to go into
action without waiting for orders. In the almost
unaccountable jealousy that prevails in the Navy
there is much hatred Of Schley because Sampson
did not bear away the honors incident to the de-
struction of Cervera's fleet What execration,
though, would have been heaped ON Schley had
he subordinated himself and allowed the Spanish
shins 10 get away unharmed.
The times., 1899-09-22
THE TROOP, SHIPS DETAINED.
Repairs Delayed Three Days by the
Strike.

SAN. FRANCISCO. Sept. 21.-The troop
ships expected to sail this week from San
Francisco with troops for the Philippines
will be delayed about three days owing to
the strike by workmen engaged in alter
ing and repairing them. This information
was sent to Quartermaster General Lud-
ington today by Major Long, Superintend-
ent of the transport service at San Fran
cisco. The trouble with the workmen has
been settled, however, and the ships will
be ready in few days to depart 1t was
expected that over 1000 soldiers would be
able to leave for the Philippines before the
end of the present week, but because of
the strike it will be Tuesday or Wednesday
before the vessels scarrying that many will
be ready. 1t has been decided to SEND the
transports Sikah and Rio to Seattle to car
ry the Thirty-fifth Infantry from that
place, instead of sending them from San
Francisco as was arranged first
The times., 1899-09-22
THE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE.
Charleston Chosen for the Next Place
of Meeting.

of Meeting.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept 21.-In addi-
ton to the election of officers, the adop-
tion of amendments, and the hearing of
papers on municipal topics today, the
its next place of meeting. Strong in
ducements were held out by Peoria, ILL.,,
| and Atlanta. Ga. Alderman German, speak
ing for the former, described it as the
greatest. whisky producing city in the
United States, and Alderman Hammond,
OF Atlanta, promised in his invitation to
show the delegates the most beautiful
women they ever saw. The delegates
themselves stood between Sylla and Cha
rybdis, and voted to go to Charleston, S. c.,
which Mayor j. E. Smyth styled the .'city
OF magnificent disasters but for all that,
the most loyal city in the Union.
Mayor Johnson. of Denver, was elected
president The other officers chosen were
First Vice President, Mayor J. A. Johnson,
of Fargo; Second Vice President, Mayor
G. 7. Driscol of New Haven Third Vice
President, Mayor Flower, of New Or
leans; Secretary, B. F.. Gilkinson, of New
York; Treasurer, former Mayor T. P. Tay-
lor, of Bridgeport, Conn; Trustees, Mayor
Smyth, of Charleston; Commissioner Hart
| ley, of Columbus. and Mayor Ashley, of
New Bedford.
Previous to the election OF officers a
number of amendments to the constitution
were adopted, the most important of which
was that any municipalItg in the United
States or Canada may become an active
member ofpthe organization. Mayor John
McVicar, of Des Moines, read paper in
favor of municipal ownership; Superin-
tendent Hill, Of the Syracuse water de-
partment, described the successful opera
tion of the Syracuse municipal waterworks,
and Mayor Flower, of New Orleans de-
scribed the sewer system of that city. 1t
is expected that the programme will be
concluded thr1drrow.
The times., 1899-09-22
THE CONVENTION ADJoURNs.
Final Meeting of the EIectro-Thera
peutical Association

The annual convention of the American
Electro Therapeutic Association, which has
been in session at Wizards Hotel during
the past three days, closed late yesterday
afternoon. and many of the delegates have
left the city. After the adjournment of
the meeting the delegates. accompanied by
wives and friends, visited the White
House and called ON President Mckinley.
The convention is regarded as one of the
most successful ever held by the associa-
ton. The next annual meeting of the as
sociation will be held in New York city.
Yesterdays session did not begin Until
after 10 o'clock, although it was scheduled
for that hour. The delegates, for the most
part, reached the place of meeting late
on account of the protracted meeting of
Wednesday night, when new officers were
elected for the ensuing year. The pro-
gramme followed during the session yes
terday was purely scientific in it's char
acter
The times., 1899-09-22

According to Administration organs.
there viii not be any extra session of
Congress. We are almost tempted to hope
that neither will there be any new com
missions created. We have been afraid Of
one in the Carter case, and there has been
some danger of another to consider
whether DENLY and the two schoolmasters
ought not to have had greater powers in
the Philippines. We are inclined to think,
however, that as Mr.. McKinley's sins of
Commission" are likely to appear TO him
as greater than his sins of omission, he
viii repent of the former and stick to the
latter for awhile