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cRAPo's LAST ADVENTURE.
The SkiT in Which He started for
Cuba Found Capsized.

Providence, R. l., May 4.-Capt. Thomas
Crapo, of New Bedford, who sailed from
this city for Cuba in his nine-foot boat
Volunteer, on Tuesday, April %, is prob
ably drowned, as his skif was found cap
sized today near Point Judith. The last
seen of Captain Crapo was by the crew Of
the Point Judith life-saving station at 6
O'Clock Wednesday morning. Captain
Church and his men saw the craft sailing
along, headed west. They watched her un-
til she passed DEVILS Beach. which is
about nine miles to sea. Then the boat
faded from view. Captain Church says a
northeast gale was blowing all day yes
terday.
Captain Crapo started from the Office Of
the New Bedford Standard on Tuesday
April 4, for here. His objective point
when he left Providence. was New York
From there he intended to make his way
to Key West. He expected to arrive in
Key West some time in October, and from
there sail to Cuba. The boat in which
Captain Crapo tried to make his trip is
a flat-bottomed skiff, made of haif-inch
cedar. She is nine feet long. three feet
wide at the stern, fourteen inches deep
and weighs about 100 pounds. With the
exception of an opening two feet in dame
ter in the centre, she is completely covered
with canvas. In this opening Captain Cra-
po sat- and, with the aid OF springs, pulled
the deck tightly about his waist. prevent
ing any water from entering the boat The
boat carries lateen sail with a spread of
four feet of canvas. A bamboo rod serves
as a lateen yard. On the sail, in large let
ters, is printed: Captain Thomas Crapo
and canoe. Bound from New Bedford for
Cuba" At the head of the mast. which is
five feet two inches in height. is the flag
of the American volunteers, which bears
the motto, The Lord is my banner .
while to the end of the yard a small United
States flag is attached.
In 1877 Captain Crapo and his wife made
trip to England in the twenty foot dory
New Bedford. They started from New
Bedford on May rs and sailed to Chatham.
where the real start was made They ar
rived at New Land. Penzance, on July %,
after passing through several gales of
wind. The arrival of the pair in England
made considerable stir, for at that time
such feat was almost unheard of The
captain would have been fifty-seven years
OF age in June He was five feet seven
inches in height, dark complexion and
wore gray sidewhiskers. and a mustache.
He had followed the sea since he was fif-
teen years old, when he went out on a
whaler He was a veteran of the Civil
War and served under General Banks in
the Army and Admiral Farragut in the
Navy. He said that he had lived among
the EsquimauX and had been a prisoner
among the South Sea Islanders. Captain
Crapo said that his object in making the
trip was to gain sufficient notoriety to get
money TO help build new boat for the
American Volunteers.
The times., 1899-05-05
The smiths.

II has been suggested that a law be
passed for the relief OF the Smiths This
will be a surprise to many OF that Illus
trious family who are not aware that
they are in any trouble; but one NJ. Con-
zalez, of Chicago, in commenting on the
name Taliaferro. remarks that as this
name is Smith in Spanish il might be well
for all the Smiths to become TaHaferros,
SO as TO have more stylish surname. This,
1t appears, is to be the share of the Smiths
in conquered Spain, and they can have the
horseshoe as their family emblem, snd
be aristocratic.
The war is over. and NJ Gonzalez may
be excused for thinking that there is sny
more style in Spanish name than in a
good plain English one. II he had pro-
mulgated that scheme Of his in public
meeting about q year ago he would proba
bly, have been the prey OF all the Smiths
The times., 1899-05-05

sibly illegal privilege of wearing his uni
form, and as much honor as his associates
in the War Department could do him.
1t would seem from his expulsion from
the Loyal Legion, that soldiers and gem
tlemen unconnected with party politics
and not interested in the profits of rot
ten beef contracts are unable to take as
amiable a view OF such indiscretions as his
as If they were distinguished officials with
public records for cowardice in the face
of the enemy, and living in the full en-
joyment Of a popular impression that they
had enriched themselves at the expense
of sickened, poisoned, and murdered
American soldiers.
Perhaps it might have been better, since
Mr.. Hanna and Mr.. Mckinley are believed
to have forgiven Eagan, also to forgive
If not reward him. To fail in conceding
this much to the natural embarrassment
the Commander-in-C Chief must feel under
all the painful, suggestive and sinister cir
cumstances, is to carry the idea of subor-
dinating official favor and patronage to
sense of duty and decency, TO an extent
which has been unusual, and is universal
ly regarded as abnormal under the pres
ent regime
The worst part of it is that the course
taken by the Loyal Legion will seem to
cast a shadow on any contemplated action
in certain circles, looking TO the satisfac-
tion Of a contemplate spite on the part
of one corrupt and cowardly individual
against honorable officers and gentlemen.
Perhaps the commandery which has dared
this challenge to the element in control
may not realize the gravity of its imper-
tinence. Possibly the disastrous effect up
on packing interests and upon the gentle
men fortunately concerned in the selec-
tion of fever camps, the monopoly of army
transportation, and the purchase of tramp
steamers and secondhand yachts for use
as army transports, may not have occur
red TO the officers and gentlemen of the
commandery.
In that case the line of retreat is always
open. 1t has been shown possible for one
officer and gentleman to hold another up
TO public contempt as a poltroon for thir-
ty years. and then to suddenly switch
around and eulogize him as the most dis
tinguished and delightful thing hat ever
happened. Therefore, we are not yet. pre-
pared to consider the action of the local
Loyal Legion Commandery as fina Eagan
has been expelled, it is true, but he may
not stay expelled. The Mckinley Admin
istration may generally be expected to look
after its own.
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Their Future Prospect.

(from the indianapolis News)
Ii the Filipinos will be wise enough TO cease
the useless struggle; if they will have faith
enough to rely on our good intentions, then we
believe the future of the Philippines is very
bright A government will arise in which the
natives will have large share, in which Ameri-
can officers will be in the minority, with functions
which will be largely advisory. The industries
so long neglected by the Spaniards will spring
into full usefulness the ravages of the late strug
gle will be repaired schools will be erected, law
and order established, and the Filipinos them
selves will come TO bless the day when the United
States authority became supreme
The times., 1899-05-05
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE DEATH
Steps Taken to Prosecute the Per-
sons Who Are Responsible.


Mount Vernon. N. Y. May 4.-Christian
Science has claimed its first victim in this
city. and while like the case of Harold
Frederic. the well known author, death
may have been certain in any event, the
neglect to have medical attendance will
undoubtedly cause trouble for the family.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Charlotte NJ.
Barguet, aged sixty-six years, died at her
home, A South Fifth Avenue The Bar
guet family have been prominently identi-
ned with the Christian Science movement
IN the city for several years. and were
leaders In a Christian Science Church re-
Gently established here. Three months ago
Mrs. Barguet, who is the wife of Liston
barguet. local poet OF some repute. was
taken ill, and Mrs. Fowler. of the Scientist
iai,h, was called in to attend her. From
that time until yesterday. when death en-
sued. no other method OF treatment was
used. or, SO far as can be learned, ever
considered.
When the death was announced yester-
day relative Of the dead woman notified
Coroner Banning. of the condition OF af-
fairs, and he called at the Barguet resi-
dence and was received by the dead
woman's husband. The coroner Informed
Barguet that in such cases the law was
very strict and that he wanted to make
post-mortem examination of the body
Barguet told the coroner that the reason
the Christian Science treatment had failed
TO prevent death was because of the sin
in his family. Could the family have
been purged of its sins cure was certain.
The coroner at once Issued orders for an
autopsy which will be made Immediately,
and he also filed a death certificate with
the Bureau of Vital Statistics. This GER
tificate gives dropsy as the immediate
cause of death, and adds as contributing
causes Christian Science neglect" which
is supplemented by the statement that an
inquest is pending
1t is said that the sons OF the woman are
not followers Of the faith, and had several
times protested vigorously against the
Scientist treatment, or rather the lack OF
treatment. These protests were unavail-
ing, and there was somewhat Of breach
between the Scientist members of the fam
lily and the others. The inquest has been
appointed for Monday afternoon. and the
body. in accord with the usual custom OF
the Scientists, will be taken to Fresh
Pond, l.. l., for cremation. Coroner Ban
ming has appealed for public support in
his fight to combat this rapidly growing
and dangerous belief. His appeal has not
been in vain and it is probable that he
viii prosecute this case to the bitter end.
The times., 1899-05-05
Ye Rhyme of y. stockynrd Mariner

Ye Rhyme of Ye Stockynrd Mariner.
1t was a stockyard mariner, sans teeth sans sight
hair,
Who cried: Oh, hearken, people, to the warning
that / bear
The tale of Algerisu, told by one who happened
there.
1t was the good ship Balmbeef and it sailed a
bloody sDi
With the captain, commissary, and gallant crew
Of three,
And load of Algerism that would poison you or
me-
spake the captain In his gloating owe sail a
merry pace,
We coin our filthy cargo, for wealth can scorn
With Doodle in the business, and glory in
the race.
"what if score of tides bring in a thousand
poisoned men?
The blue they wear brings thought Of shot, and
none will know ken;
What if they die, they're happy, and they'll
never die again"
Up spake the siockyard purser: 81 have fear of
Courts Of Beef
And our cargo Of timed acids may bring upon us
grief"
'.Nay," smiled the commissary, 'these be courts
for our relief
So the good ship sailed apace, but her course was
rocks and rolls
Till she ran aground and sank on the 1900
shoals,
And ships that pass the spot can hear timed
y. sYME HASTINGS
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nexyey,s Fight.
(From the Kansas City star.

FrOm the kansas CITY Staf.)
While there was no question about the super
iority Of Admiral Deweys squadron over the
Spanish naval forces at Manila year ago the Ist
Of May, there was this dire contingency-that a
repuse meant disaster, or at least, humiliation,
for where could Dewey retire except TO limp
back home? Taking it altogether, in its daring,
in its performance and its results, the battle Of
Cavte was the most brilliant naval exploit in
history and time will only add 10 the laurels of
Dewey the commander and the gallant ships
Olympia Baltimore, Boston, Raleigh Concord,
and Petfel.
The times., 1899-05-05
The Dons Want Dollars.
From the Chicago Chronicle1

IFTOm tle ImcaSU CHTuHIVIt.J
II is currently reported that the Spanish Gov
ernment's demand upon China for a substantial
land indemnity because tho Canton viceroy per-
mitted a ilibustering expedition 10 the Philip
pine insurgents prior 10 the signing of the Peace
Treaty viii be granted to the Spaniards. Judg-
ing from recent experiences with her Oriental
possessions. however, 1t seems that Spain might
be justified in offering gentle hint TO China that
cash would be preferable The Spanish colonial
policy is at least temporarily laid up for repairs
The times., 1899-05-05
A Fancy Sketch.
n FahcS Sketch.
(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
St. Peter-What name, please?
The Stranger-Croker; Croker, OF New York.
st. Peter-pleased TO meet you, Mr.. Croker.
And now, a question before you go in.
What treasures have you laid up where moth nor
rust
Mr.. Croker (savagely)-I decline to answer
St Peter-Very sorry, Mr.. Croker, but / find
this is my busy day.
Goes in and slams the gate.
The times., 1899-05-05

The Paris Temps" supposed to repre-
sent the views of the French Government,
considers that the United States has not
acted justly in its relations with its Fill
pino subjects. The Temps" thereupon OBJ
serves that "Aguinaldo might like French
alliance We have only to remark that
if he could get one it would produce hilari-
ty in this country. Our Navy had hardly
a show with Spain. AS against France
there would be something worth talking
about
The times., 1899-05-05
Applied Scripture.
lrrn,n 1he nc1rnit Ionrnal.

lFrom the DcIIOlt JONFhaLl
''The Lord hath sent me-" quoth the mission
ary Immediately he set foot uiOn the tropic
strand.
Here a venerable savage addressed his fellows
Didn't | tell you the Lord would provide!"
he exclaimed.
Then they fell to and ate the missionary, and
their simple faith much confirmed by the
incident.
The times., 1899-05-05
The New York Impression.
Crrom Puck. J

Sunday School Teacher-Yes. children. there is
n mighty power abroad in the land, which all
good people try to avoid II is unblushing, ag-
cressiye, and rampant. It is rapidly spreading
itself over the entire country, and 1t IS only
nuestion Of time when we all will be under its
evil dominion Now, children, what do we call
it?
The times., 1899-05-05
The Price of Gas.

From the Chicago Times-H -Herald)
Ten years ago consumers of gas in the smaller
cities were paying 81 per thousand feet for gas
greatly inferior in Illuminating power to that
which, through improved processes, is now fur
nished at 81 per thousand But dollar gas
never reached until city councils came 10 the
relief of the consumers by granting new fran
chises to competing companies.
The times., 1899-05-05
A Neat Proposal.
OFrom Brooklyn Life }

tFrOm BrookIyn Lifc.D
Lofter-Indeed, Miss De Vine, i must say it.
You the star Of the links
Miss De Vine-Now, that is very nice OF you.
And you are the first TO discover me, too.
Lofter-Tben may have an astronomers re-
ward?
Miss De vinc-Whnt is that, Mr.. Lofter?
Lcfter-The right to give you my name.
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Spain having acknowledged receipt of
the little matter of twenty millions, it is
perhaps proper for the Queen Regent to
suggest 10 her officers and soldiers in the
Philippines, that it is a trifie indecorous
for them to remain in the service of the
Anti -Imperialist League. Any exchange
of prisoners that may be necessary no
doubt could be arranged between Due
d'Arcos and Senator Hoar.
The times., 1899-05-05
Quite Sensible.

From the Chicago Record)
isn't it awfully dull and lonesome out your
..Dull? No; somebody gets stuck in the mud
near our house every night.
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Revenge.
(From Answers.

Chairman (at concerD ladies and gentlemen.
Miss Discordsnt will now sing ''Only Once More"
Sarcastic Critic-Thank heaven for that.
Chairman Coming forward again)-Iadies and
gentlemen, instead Of singing "only Once More"
Miss Dscordant will sing Forever and Ever"
COLLAPSE Of s C.
The times., 1899-05-05
GHaNAnnle
lErom the Chicago Post }

(From the Chicago Post.)
..Do you think his intentions serious?
asked her best girl friend.
Altogether too serious was the reply; "he
asked me only yesterday IL ] would consent 10
have my life insured in favor OF my husband
when ] mani,d."
The times., 1899-05-05
senator Hnnna'. Troublesome r

Senator Hau4ia's TrOubles.-The re-
ports from Ohio are very far from being
reassuring to the friends of the Hon. Mar
Gus A. Hanna. 1t appears that he is IN
serious danger of losing his grip on the Re-
publican machine in that State Mr.. Hanna
has been encouraging number of eminent
citizens OF the Buckeye State to entertain
gubernatorial aspirations, but now that the
time is rapidly approaching for showing
of hands and the delivery of the goods Mr..
Hanna finds himself in rather awkward
predicament. He-is not especially con-
cerned over having deceived half dozen
innocent statesmen; that is an everyday
occurrence in the successful politicians
life. He has had his man picked out for
the Governorship from the start, and the
people whom he encouraged TO enter the
field have only been buffers TO conceal his
real purpose. However, as the time for
the meeting of the State convention draws
nigh Mr.. Hanna has made the painful dis
| eovery that he is not the whole thing, and
| that in all probability he will not be able
to control il.
"Mr. Hanna" said one of his friends
last night, lis a victim of overcontidence.
He has assumed that he carried the Re-
publican party of the State of Ohio in his
inside pocket, and that no possible combi-
nation could be made that would take the
control out of his hands, consequently he
permitted things to drift He was warned
some time ago that matters were getting in
| bad shape in his State, and that it would
require hard work to save himself and his
| friends, but he gave no heed TO it. That
| is all right he said. I know what is
| going on. Don't worry. When get around
TO it l will step in and take charge But
| he has waited too long. The cards, l am
afraid, are stacked against him. Do what
he may now, ! do not see how he can pos
| sibly secure control of the State conven-
| tion. Senator Foraker has the whip hand
of the situation, Mr.. Hanna will be COM
| PEELED to go to him If he wishes to obtain
any concessions Foraker will not permit
an out-and-out Hanna man to be nomi-
mated for Governor He has his own fu-
ture to look after. He must stand by his
faction II he expects to receive its support
two years hence, when he will come vi
for reelection to the Senate. 1t is unfor-
tunate for Senator Hanna that he failed tc
grasp the situation in Ohio until 1t was
| too late. Hanna's defeat will not help Mr.
McKinley's chances. / wonder il Mr. Me
Kfnley's luck is finally deserting him. Time
| will tell"
The times., 1899-05-05

An extra session of Congress is an
nounced as expected, on the authority OF
several Administration organs. The re-
tirement of the Hon. Thomas Bracket
Reed makes it possible for the House OF
Representatives to resume its legislative
functions, and the Administration, expect
ing a majority, is anxious to take advan-
tage of the fact.
The times., 1899-05-05
Conn uhinI Opinions.

: tFrom the Chicago Record)
..Henry, we'd get along better il you had
more will-power-"
sNo, Martha: we'd get along better if YOU
didn't have quite nueh.'
The times., 1899-05-05
A New Dellcacy,

From the Chicago Tribune.)
waiter-would you like Spanish cream with ii 2
Goodman Gonrong-Spanish cream? Thats
whipped cream, isn't it'll
The times., 1899-05-05
Heal AFFECTION.

(From the Jewellers Weckly.)
Mrs Feely-nrs Love must have been leyot-
edly attached to her husband.
Mrs Steele-IIer grief amounts to insanity She
has a small fortune in diamonds, and She has
been in mourning nearly two years.
The times., 1899-05-05
GENERAL POLlTTCAL
NEWS AND GOSSIP.


Mr.. Mckinley and the Beef Court
The report that the President had re-
turned the repoItsof the Wade Beef Court
with instructions that it be toned down
so as TO give no offence to anyone is
found to be authentic, and it has given
rise to great deal of interesting COM
ment in military, and political circles. The
report OF the Court as ii was sent to Mt.
Mckinley in its original form is known
TO have contained severe arraignment of
General Miles and the officers who have
testified in support of his allegations. 1t
is even asserted by parties who claim to
know whereof they speak, that the Beef
Court actually recommended that General
Miles be relieved of his position as the
Major General Commanding the Army.
Friends of Secretary Alger are incensed
at the President, it is understood. for un-
dertaking at this late day to stand up
for General Miles. They assert, and, no
doubt truly, that the Beef Court made
just the kind of report that it was
expected and ordered to make. and that
there is no good reason now why Mr.. Nc
kinney should rebuke the members OF the
Court for simply carrying out his orders.
There is a great deal of swearing and
cursing in the Alger camp, but it will do
no good. Mr.. Mckinley is a pretty fair
politician when he is left to himself, and
is not Handicapped by personal obligations
OF d pressing character. He has, during
the absence Of Hanna and Alger from
Washington, been able to get his ear close
TO the ground and obtain a faint idea of
the sentiment of the country regarding
General Miles position in the beef contro
versy. Perceiving that fully 80 per
cent of the people of the country were on
the side of General Miles and sympathized
with him in the fight that he has made,
he has deemed it expedent to call halt
in the warfare on Miles, even at the risk
of offending Alger, Hanna, Eagan. and
company. Mr.. Mckinley, it can be said. is
deeply concerned over his denomination
and reelection. The political situation in
Ohio, so far as the Republicans are con-
cerned, is most critical. All the signs
point 10 a close and hard fight over the
Governorship, and it is believed to be al
most toss up as TO which side will win.
General Miles has an especially strong
following in Ohio, and If the original re-
port of the Beef Court had been per-
mitted to stand it would have brought
down the wrath of every friend OF Cen
eral Miles on the head OF the Admins
tration and probably made 1t impossible
for the Republicans TO carry Ohio next
November. While this explains the Presi
dents course in directing modification of
the Beef Court report, it is not thought
that Mr.. Mckinley has really helped him
self or his Administration by his attempt
to hedge.
THE friends of General Miles" said an
army officer yesterday, understand fully
the reasons that have actuated Mr.. McKin-
ley in ordering the offensive portion OF the
Beef report TO be stricken out. They know
that it is merely a political move and
has M Sincerity--e herafOrp thew cannot be
expected to be grateful to Mr.. Mckinley.
General Miles is under no obligations to
Mr.. Mckinley. and subsequent events will
demonstrate that fact"
The times., 1899-05-05
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