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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The Chinese Emperor's Power.


Very significant of the powerless eondi-
ton of the Emperor of China are the pro-
posals made with view OF effecting a
reconciliation between him and the En-
press Dowager. The Great Seal OF State is
TO be handed TO the Emperor. but the En-
press Dowager is to have it whenever she
thinks she will. That no document is to
be sealed with the Great Seal without the
Emperor being informed of it is an advan
tage much more nominal than real. The
Empress Dowager is to have entire control
of finance. but the Emperor has the ex-
elusive right of appointing and dismissing
the high officials of the palace.
So far the proposed arrangement is not
absolutely ridiculous. The two following.
however. are far more suggestive of comic
opera than of serious politics. The Emperor
is to receive all foreign representatives
delivering credentials and Populations OF
homage, but the Empress Dowager will
continue to direct public affairs. More
over, the Emperor will have the inestima
bic privilege of having all documents and
letters addressed to him exclusively. but
he shall hand them 10 the Empress Dowa-
ger for decision. Stripped of all but such
rags and tatters OF royalty, it might be
thought that the young Emperor might be
very well content TO surrender the remain
der without much regret
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26


Admiral Sampson may have been entirely limo
cent OF all selfish and unmanly motives in lend
ing himself TO the attacks upon Schley, but he
cannot fail 10 see that his motives will be sus-
pected ii he accepts a promotion secured by IA
voritism and unfounded aspersions OF a brother
officer. There is one way by which he can dispel
these suspicious and win what is better than the
highest rank-the approval and admiration OF his
cOuntrmen and of all who honor manliness and no.
biiity OF character. That way is TO refuse Il pro-
motion which does not belong to him either By
right OF seniority distinguished SERVICE and
which is offered to him only as the favorite of
the Administration. True manhood, dignity, self
respect all demand that lie should decline to nc
ccpt an honor that is furnished by the methods
employed to secure it. and which he can enjoy
only by dcpriving another officer of what is right
fully his. Such a decination would confer far
greater glory upon him than any undeserved title
which the Administration could bestow Ii
Sampson could have the moral courage to as
sumo such a position he would be greater
hero than if he had sunk Cervera's fleet.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Our Colonial Policy.
CFrom the Indianapolis Ncws.)

The history OF colonization in the world lies
all open to US Be our stay in the Philippines
long short. be control there intimate or
remote, We can lay the foundation only of per
manent peace there and can only strengthen our
own national character by administration of
affairs on basis OF strict business-in other
words, in accordance with the spirit of what We
call civil service reform, the spirit that shall
strenuonsly rcnreSs every opportunity to use the
offices for political victors and that shall insist
on the other hand, that it is the business oppor-
tunity Of great concern to be administered with
the most serupulous and jealous care for its own
interests. Only by such a course shall we escape
the poisonous reactionary influences OF con.
quest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

Under the peculiar administration OF AL
ger, it is likely that new dictionary Of
military terms will have to be evolved and
adopted. BY Presidential order Eagan was
suspended from rank for term of six
years. According to War Department CON
struction, or rather according to Alger
that phrase is intended to mean that it is
meaningless. and that, in reality, Eagan is
not suspended from rank. but is entitled
to style himself brigadier general by the
grace of Alger, and to wear the full uni
form and side arms of that exalted grade.
The President has suspended Eagan from
rank. Before the advent of Algerism that
would have been proof positive that the
degraded officer had become a military
person during the term of his sentence.
Now it means that the decree of the Com
manderin- Chief amounts to nothing. IN
less it agrees with the CONSTRUCTION" of
Alger. Surely some kind of "reorganiza-
ton" law is highly necessary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The Condue tors Trials.
CFrom the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

NFFoh inc tlefeiAHu IedteI-l
''You know. We have 10 do lot of Money
changing said an old street car conductor.
Week days We make considerable change Tor
people who just ask us TO change 81 bill or L
s. bill, but sunday morning pretty nearly every
other woman that pays fare wants TO know
ii we can't furnish her change
The car was pretty well hlled. and was on is
way up the Ayeuue. Following wink from the
conductor the Tales Of III. Town man step
ped inside the car. The first woman handed out
4 ticket. and the second did the same. but ad-
ded 4 moment later:
Can you change % cents for me2''
The conductor made the change. and collected
one or tive more tickets, before another woman
said:
Can YOU please change s. for me, so that I
can gel IL cents cat of it?''
The conductor handed out 4 couple Of bills
and silver. and went down the aisle
out OF twenty in the car FULLY a
haii-dozen asked Tor change. and the last two or
three obliged to go to church and either
drop half-dollar in the box or look sweetly in
nocent while the contribution box passed them.
Il wish" said the conductor. and | not
an irreligious man-that they had few money
changers in the temples 1t would help out
every conductor in town -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

really no more reason for our extermi-
mating chinch bugs in South Africa than
for our stamping out smallpox in the
Philippines. as we shall assuredly have to
do if those islands are TO be controlled
by American soldiers. To every land its
own customs. and its own diseases, and its
own pet horrors and tribulations. 1t is
not our business TO give savages remedies
for any of their troubles. A line should be
drawn, and eager philanthropists, Jealous
TO extend civilization should be made to
toe il
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
THE CLEVELAND BAR SCANDAL.
Judge DeIIenbaugh and State Sem
afor Burke Disbnrred-

atOr burke
Cleveland. Ohio. Feb. 25.-Sentenee was
pronounced today in the famous Dellen-
baugh and Burke cases. upon which the
eyes of lawyers and politicians the country
over have been fixed throughout the recent
sensational Developments. A State Senator
and Common Pleas Judge have been
found guilty of unprofessional conduct. in
volving moral turpitude. and both arc
disbarred by the order of the Circuit Court.
The spectacle OF judge being disbarrcd
is unusual, and hence the interest OF ths
bar of the country. The spectacle of n
State Senator. who did his best to defeat
Senator Hanna in his fight for the toga,
going down to disgrace with one of Han
mas stanchest and most conspicuous sup
porters in the same senatorial fight is the
feature which has interested the political
world.
State Senator Vernon II. Burke was the
bosom friend of Judge Frank E. Dellen-
baugh-in fact. Dellenbaugh claimed 10
have made Burke. This started the trouble
between them. so Burke says. The fact
that Burke espoused Mayor McKissou )
cause in opposition TO Hanna did not at
once mar the friendship. Just what did
start the breach is not known. but Deilen-
baugh claims IL was his refusal to help
appoint Judge Ong to the courthouse COM
mission. thereby making vacancy for
Burke to 20 on the Common Pleas bench.
At any rate. Burke gave n sensational in
teryiew in which he said he knew enough
about Judge DelIenbaugh to disbar him.
He said he had divided fees with Deller-
baugh since the latter had been on the
bench. These statements were investigated
by the Bar Association. with the result
that they were found true. Report was
made to the Circuit Court and Dellenbaugh
was tried. convicted and sentenced. But
in getting his revenge Burke pulled down
destruction upon himself, and he stands
disbarrpd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The Elections of Senator's.

Qrom the Richmond Dispatch)
Some of our friends seem to be little dis
Outraged because the Republicans are in an over
whelmng majority in the new Senate. 1t is
a fact that the Republicans will be very strong
in that body; but the Democratic party can
adopt no better plan for dislodging them than
by advocating popular election OF Senators. 1t
would be a strong card for us to go before the
people with. Wherever canvass is made by men
of vigor and ability the approval OF the people
may be secured for the proposed change. And
so party will be strengthened. Thus we
shall win political battles that might otherwise
go against us. and thus we shall be keeping in
view the great aims OF the founders of this Re-
public-that this should be Government by the
peoDle
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The Pope's Iden.

(From the BROOKLYN EasIc.)
What the Pope aims at primarily is the de-
struction of racial lines within the denomination.
He would destroy such terms American
Roman Catholic" or German Roman Catholic. -
or Irish Roman Catholic" or French Roman
Catholic" the principle that the church is
universal, for that is the explanation of its
use OF the Latin language, Just as French is
the language of diplomacy the world over
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
FAILURES IN GERMANY.
Significant Figures From Which to
Make Comparisons.

Significant statistics concerning the num-
Der of failures in Germany in 1895.
1896. and 1897 have just been published
by the State Department. They offer ex-
celent material for making comparisons.
and enable one to judge pretty accurately
of Industrial movements They indicate.
almost infallibly, the prosperity or ad
versity OF particular branch.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Party Policy.


(Frcm the Chicago Democrat)
What the Democrats need is a positive policy
They must do good things and not be satisfied
with an endeayor to prevent the Republicans
from doing bad things. Courage and activity
are needed and policy OF leadership should be
adopted Thus and thus alone can success be
won by the Democratic party.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The Hannn-Payne Ship Bill.



The gall OF protectionism never attained 4
finer quintcsscncc than is exhibited in this
measure. Many of the EXTREMIST protectionists
have turned from it in disgust, and some who
favor incidental protection denounce this measure
a scheme for legislative robbery.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

From the Chicago News)
''They say Rockefeller's income is $25 a min
ute"
''Is that so? | wonder il he keeps a punch
bell on the fellow who sits up and counts it for
him at nisht?'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

TIC WcEntry HcSOIutIOn.-AIl cf-
forts. it is understood, to get the McEnery
resolution out of the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee of the House Will fail. The resolu-
ton is regarded as dead and past resurrec-
ton at the present session at least. Chair
man Hit of the Foreign Affairs Committee
has evidently pocketed the resolution upon
hint from the White House. If the reso-
luton should be passed at any time this
week the President could kill it by simply
refusing to sign it. However even the au-
thor of the resolution, Senator McEnery. of
Louisiana. himself, it is understood, has
practically abandoned all hope of securing
its adoption. 1t is a violation of no conf
dence to say that the President will not
feel constrained TO call Congress together
in extra session just to take action on Sem
ator McEnery's proposition.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Governor Roosevelt in Town


ernor Roosevelt, of New York, is in Wash
ington, the guest of Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge. He is here, he says. merely in a
social capacity. He called on the Presi-
dent yesterday and subsequently dropped
in at the Senate chamber. His interview
with Mr.. Mckinley was said TO have been
friendly The subject of embalmed beef
was not mentioned, it is understood. on
either side. Up at the Capitol Governor
Roosevelt received quite marked attention
from the grave and dignified Senators. An
incident occurred while Roosevelt was on
the Senate floor that created a ripple of
excitement for the moment Roosevelt
was seated upon a sofa chatting with Sem
ator Platt and a number of others. The
swinging doors flew open and In stalked
Secretary Alger. The. latter hesitated a
moment but seeing that there was no way
of retreat open he put on a bold front and
walking over to Roosevelt, held out his
hand. Roosevelt shook 1t mechanically,
but 1t was observed that his jaws came to-
gether little bit suspiciously as ne did So
1t was the first meeting between the two
men, 1t was said, since the Santiago round
robin" affair. Mr.. Alger did not tarry long,
He evidently thought the atmosphere in
some other part of the Senate chamber
would be more conducive to his comfort
and peace of mind.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Minority Leader of the New senu,

minority Leader of the New Senate
There is considerable discussion in political
circles as to who will have the honor of
leading the Democratic minority in the
new Senate. There is quite divergence
OF opinion upon this point. In the Senate
leaders OH either side are not formally
chosen by ballot in party coucus. 1t is one
OF the unwritten rules of the Senate that
a man must prove his capacity for leader
ship before he can hope to become a con-
trolling factor in that body 1t seems to
be the pretty generally accepted idea that
the Democratic party will not be at a dis
advantage in the new Senate in the matter
OF an able and strong man on the floor TO
shape its course. Senator James X. Jones
hardly nils the bill; Senator CockrelI is
almost too old. and Senator Vests health
Is SO poor that he cannot be counted on for
very much aggressive and active work.
Senator Morgan is easily the best equipped
man on the Democratic side of the cham
Der who will be in the Senate after March
4, and as he has been long regarded by the
Democratic masses as the ideal of a stern.
vigorous American, and a man able to
place country above party in a time of
emergency, the mantle will fall upon
him naturally. John w. Daniel. OF Vir-
GINA, is finished orator and a very able
man. He is likely to forge to the front
as member OF the minority in the new
Senate
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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-08

There are between $50 and 800 summer
boalders in our immediate vicinity.
A number of people from our place at
tended the races at Columbus Thursday.
Pension Agent Blanchard H White and
Justice White, of Pemberton, were in town
Thursday to take afidayits in several pen
sion cases.
A fence should be erected along the
public road at the ball grounds to prevent
the rubber necks" viewing the games
without paying cent.
The ordinance passed by the committee
against fast and reckless driving seems to
be dead letter, as racing through our
streets continues to be a frequent occur
renee.
Egypts old and respected citizens, died
Tuesday and was buried from his late resi-
dence near here on Friday. There was a
large attendance at the funeral as Mr.. Van
Horn had many friends. Rev. B c. Lip
pincott. Jr.. preached the funeral sermon
The musical entertainment given in the
M. E. Church some time ago will be re.
peated on Thursday evening Miss Fon-
schell, of Philadelphia, soprano singer
who commands large salary, will be pres
ent. Anyone who has had the pleasure OF
hearing Miss Fonschell ON previous occa-
sions can testify as to her ability. which is
wonderful.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-08
Holding.

Mrs, William Erickson and children
of White Hill. are spending a couple o
weeks with her parents.
Mrs. Albert Carly and Miss Clara Haine:
are visiting at Mantua and attending the
Pitman Grove camp meeting.
Quite an article of beauty as we'll as use
fulness are the new banisters to the church
A long needed want supplied at last.
Charles Ettinger, about 10 years of age
was taken to a hospital at Philadelphia
last week, and successfully operated upon
for appendicitis.
The Methodist Sunday school from
Florence station picnicked in the grove on
Thursday. They are the people that al
ways have good time; and of their soci
ability and generosity we can testify.
All of the outbuildings, with the excep-
ton of an ice house and hen house, which
stood apart from the others, on the farm
owned and occupied by Caleb Southland, at
Rising Sun Square, were destroyed by fire
about S O'Clock yesterday morning. ORR
gin OF the fire unknown.
The shower coming up on Wednesday
afternoon spoiled our Sunday school pic
mic. Those who took their dinner in the
woods were the only ones who derived any
pleasure from it. Rain came Immediately
after dinner and refuge had to be taken in
the church, where it was impossible to
serve refreshments.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-08

Governor and corroborated by Rev. DR.. George c.
Maddox and P. J. Fitzgibbon two of the trustees.
the institution ON the same lines as it conduct
ed by her predecessor, Mrs McFadden a woman
whose management of the place served for her
the praise of all who knew of the workings of the
institution. Governor voorhees, on TUESDAY went
to the school with trustees Rev. DR.. Maddox E.
R. Cook and p ]. Fitzgibbon. Several witnesses
were called, who testified to the method of punish
ment in many cases in the institution. Il. S.
Stokes, trustee, who is a millionaire sent word
that he could not attend the meeting, and Lewis
Parker, a bank cashier, another trustee, made no
response to the summons of the Governor. Mrs
Eyler had private interview with the Governor,
In which she attempted to enter into defence of
her administration, but the Governor forbade her
talking further, uutl called as a witness regularly
before him. so that her statemeut could be steni-
graphically taken. Gottiieb Kobler farm hand,
told the Governor how he had often been sent for
from the fields to hold girls while Mrs Eyler slap
ped them IN the face. At times he was assisted by
Timothy Carnif, the schools coachrnan. He saw
one colored girl slapped until her nose bled. He
helped put her in strait jacket. When the girl
was being whipped he had to turn his head. as the
girl in chair while Mrs. Eyler raised the girls
skirts to whip her. Only twice before Mrs. Eylers
time, Carnf testified, was the strait jacket used,
and these were extremely bad girls one OF them be-
ing crazy inmate Both men testified to girls be-
ing put in dungeon in the cellar for ininoroences.
Once Carnif said that he held girl in a chair
while Mrs Eyler took the girls hair, wrapped it
around her hands and then struck the girl, with
alternating pulls at the hair. in the face with her
Inst. Then Mrs Eyler spanked the girl with Slip
per- The offence of the girl consisted of stubborn
ness, but she showed no signs of iinpudence in
| speech, merely refusing to answer Mrs Eyler's
questions. Whippings of this kind were common
occurrence. Once girl named Marietta struggled
so much during punishment, while Carnif held
her, that her clothing was half torn off This girl
was put in a stratjacket and her ankles were
strapped 1t shown that Rev Mr.. Eyler, the
matrons husband, had recently secured five ankle
straps without the knowledge of the trustees Mar
tina Wright, teacher, testified to three girls who
| bread
and water in dungeon for FIVE weeks. Margaret
| Hobart also a teacher testified to Mrs. Eyer max
ing an inmate, Katie Barlow, go up and down a
the girl was put in dungeon. method to cor
rect girls who used bad language was to make
them take repeated doses of castor OIL and to fol-
low these doses with quiIline wash. The treat
ment was only introduced since the advent of Mrs.
| Eyler.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5, at Bridgeboro, vii
liam A. Anderson, in his 18th year.
CHAMBERs.-August6 8. at Burlington, Walter
Chambers.
ELY.-August 4. at Palmyra, Abigail L., wife
OF Ramsey Z. Ely, in her SD year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 6, at Browns Mills, AID
die H.. wife of M. Warner HaTgrove, aged 2;
years.
Acknowledgements l. at Mount Holly, Charles
A, infant son OF George and Ida Krusen, aged
year months and days
KELLY August 4, at yincentown, Daniel f.
| Kelly.
KooH.-August 5, at Hainesport, George
Koch. aged 40 years.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 6, at Riverton, Charlie.
J son OF Charles j. and NJ. Louise Lougran
| aged is months, of Philadelphia.
MAHAUND.-August3 3, at White Hill, Harry
Mahaund, aged Ii years.
MURPHY August g. at Beverly, Jacob A.
infant son of Peter p. and Marion X Murphy
aged months and two weeks.
POPE August 8. near Columbus, c. Fred
Pope aged IA years.
RYAN.-Juy 81, at Burlington, Leo, son oil
William f. and Ellen K. Ryan, aged months
and 2 weeks.
RAEDoLPK.-July 81, at Burlington, James
Lewis, son of George j. and Lydia Ann Ran.
dolph, aged 20 years.
RoeERs.-August 4, at Mount Holly, Mary z
Rogers, aged So years.
observation-disclosures A. at Burlington, Mary
+. Rakestraw aged 81 years.
SLOAN August 3, at Philadelphia, Ellen
Hutfnagle. widow OF the late Charles Bispham
Sloan, and daughter of the late William K and
Catharine Huffnagle.
SEAL.-August 2, at Philadelphia, Essie De
Barry, dan ghter of Mary l.. Seal, of Deianco
WEsTER-July 81, near Cinnaminson, Ellen
widow OF the late Asa Wester, aged 10 years.