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One Point Solved.
Trom the philadelphia Record. J

NT IUIH tIIt 7 4IIIHupIPIlIa INtDOIU.J
News of the researches of Lieutenant Peary
in the Far North, as conveyed by the steamer
Windward of his expeditionary force, indicates
that the explorer and his party have practically
solved the problem of continuous existence in
the desolate region of ancient ice. Peary's plan
of living with Eskimos after the manner of the
race With such sustenance may be supplied
by successive annnal expeditions, is unquestion.
ably the best if not the only way to increase
the measure of modern knowledge concerning
the topography of the north polar district
Whether successful in reaching the Pole or not,
this daring Arctic adyenturer will doubtless
eventually hring back rich stores of informa-
tion CLEANED during his protracted sojourn in
Greenland.
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his family. His charity was liberal and
unostentatious. He was remarkably re-
ligious and an active figure in the church
work Of his parish. Since his affiiction
nearly four years ago he had been obliged
to retire from the management of the enor-
nous family interests. his place being
taken by his brother, Mr. William K. Van
derbilt- His loss will be keenly felt by a
large circle of relatives and friends, and
by great number of poor people whom
he befriended.
1t is not always that a Croesus like Cor
nelius Vanderbilt bears the honors and
responsibilities of fabulous wealth as
meekly or as worthily as he did.
The times., 1899-09-13
rornelius Vanderbilt.

A great light In the realm OF American
''haute finance" went out with the death
Of Cornelius Vanderbilt yesterday. He
was the third successive head of the great
railway and capitslistic family founded by
old Commodore Vanderbilt, the shrewd,
self-made man, who started his business
career as peddler OF oysters.
The man who has just died was the ia
vorite grandson OF the first Vanderbilt
and the only one OF his generation TO
whom the latter left any large legacy.
Cornelius Vanderbilt. third Of the name.
was model citizen in many respects. He
was modest in demeanor. easy Of approach.
devoted 10 his business interests and TO
The times., 1899-09-13
Mistaken Zeal.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(From the Cleveland Plain Deaier.)
The Chicago employer who showed his indg
nation over the Dreyfus verdict by promptly
discharging six painters who are of French birth
was long On zeal and very short on discretion
The six painters had no more to do with the YER
dict than had the Chicago man. The common
people of France had no more TO do with it than
had the six painters. 1t the work of a
small military clique that las undoubtedly dealt
itself death blow. TO SIT these innocent French
painters adrift for no better reason than the one
given is as logical as it would be to refuse TO
eat at the same table with man whose great
grandfather happened to be born in the same
country that produced Benedict Arnold. Let the
Chicago man reconsider his hysterical act
The times., 1899-09-13
Trines That Do Vet Count.

NFrpn the CEic9So NcwSl
After doing valiant service against the Filipi-
nos the soldiers and officers of the Minnesota and
South Dakota Regiments are reported TO be hav-
ing red war among themselves in san Francisco,
with such startling developments that hardly any
body in either regiment viii shake hands with
any other fellow in the same battalion. Q-Iarre's
OF this kind are frequent among wearied soldiery
returning Jagged out and exhausted in bcdy and
temper after the strain Of a hard campaign The
regiments in question acquitted theuse.yss brave
ly in the field and their little internal squabbes
fade into insignifcanee in consideration OF deec5
done on the line of battle.
The times., 1899-09-13
The Cotton NutIaok.

tfICHl ihe iiousttn foSt.)
Should the worlds consumpticc of American
cotton increase this season at the same ratio that
it did last year. the mills will need between
10 500 600 and II, 600 00o bales. This would doubt
less moan the taking of every bale of the present
crop and probably considerable amount of the
old stock would disappear from the visible sup
ply. Such demand would put the market in
very healthy condition indeed. and would in.
sure the farmer much better prices for his staple
thnn have been obtained for the last two or
three years.
There IS every reason TO believe that five
cent cettdn will not he recorded this season,
while the actual conditions OF supply and de-
mand would seem to justify 7-cent values
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They May he Redeemers.

(From the Philadelphia Ledger)
France has committed a monstrous crime
against justice and civilization, but the struggle
has brought forth its heroes, who give assurance
that right, truth, and honor have their valiant
defenders there There is hope for a country
that produces in times OF stress the bold ZoIa,
who would stand up for the right when he stood
almost alone: the chivalric Picquart who proved
himself ready to submit to fate than
death for Justice; the brave Captain Freystaet-
ter, who spoke his conviction though all armed
France frowned at him, and the gallant, siren
uous. admirable Labori.
The times., 1899-09-13
t.Rnhf y,
(From the Charleston News and courie,

QFrom the Charleston News and Courier)
The English language is said to be less express
siye than the French, but while cannot give
equal significance to the contemptuouS 'Bah."
with which Captain Dreyfus received the verdict
of the judges, least understand
part of what he meant by it. The ''canaille''
should howl it in the face of the brain and
intelligence" of the country; it should be cried
into the of the fearridden officers who truck
Iet before the frown of their cult and did great
wrong eopplacently to obtain the smiles OF their
superiors; it should be the only and the all
sufficient response of all upright and courageous
men to the assertion that honor and justice still
obtain in France.
The times., 1899-09-13
Spanish in Chicago.

(From the New York Tribune)
Spanish is TO be taught in Chieago's public
schools, probably with an outlook toward our
future trade with countries where that language
is spoken. including the West Indies and the
Philippines 1t is yet too early TO determine
whether Chicago Spanish will prove ineligible
in those lands elsewhere, but the experiment
shows enterprise and is worth making even if
it grinds cut dialect between Volapuk and
Choctaw, not understood by speaker or hearer,
though possibly useful as a vehicle for meta
physics.
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An Entering Wedge.

itfom the CbicaEo thronIrir-l
The on horseback may even yet emerge
from the shadowy possibilities, in spite of the
claim that the honor OF the French army was
saved by the Renns eoGrt-martial. But the
friends OF real democracy need have no fear
They will be as near the attainment OF their
ultimate ideals under military dictator as
under the present military oligarchy. France has
yet to learn the. elementary alphabet of a real
republican government founded on justice to the
individual The D:yofus case may prove to be
the na.ionai sc-oolmaster.
The times., 1899-09-13

We are sorry that we must consider the
yellow fever news of the past twenty y-four
hours as anything but encouraging. The
report that twelve cases have been dis
covered at Tampa, that the fever is be-
lieved to be more prevalent in New Or
leans than official admissions would repre-
sent. and that the disease is spreading
among our troops in Havana, are all
ominous warnings that we may reasonably
count upon more or less of an epidemic
in the Southern States between now and
the advent of cold weather.
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s asnhprehicnn,cnt-
(From the Dahlonega. Ca, Nuggl

(From the Dahlonega. Ga, Nugget-)
Arch Anderson, while attending the Baptist
Association the ether SUNDAY, get into j very
embarrassing condition. At night he went home
with some girls 10 spend the evening with an
old acquaintance After chatting until a late
hour they all retired for the night After Arch
had zone To bed il was so warm he became resi-
less and decided To get up and slip out into the
ward and remain a while where it was cool He
had landed brt a few minutes when the
dog discovered him, and Arch had TO climb a
peach tree in haste in order to escape its pow
erfu Jaws. The dog barked long that one
of the young ladies came ont to see what it
meant and locking up the tree by the light
OF the discovered the man resting on i
limb in his night suit.
The times., 1899-09-13
Not Up in History.

CFrom the St. Louis Globe -Democrat)
A rabid anti expansion paper in Massachusetts,
describes Jeferson's Louisiana purchase ''the
annexation of contiguous territory, with the full
consent OF the few inhabitants occupying it,
Jefferson never asked the consent and never heard
OF It. History gives no trace of the consent.
The Massachusetts, editor is surprisingly weak in
handling facts
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to confiscate the mines of all Outlanders
charged with high treason" The idea is
to work them for the nominal benefit OF
the State, but practically for the profit
of the Kruger syndicate at Pretoria. How
long the Beers fancy the British troops
viii ieaye them in peaeeable possession Of
the johannesburg gold plants, it would be
hard to say. Probably. when the invaders
arrive they will blow up the mines; in
which case they viii doubtless have the
pleasure of paying for the damage little
later
The times., 1899-09-13
I,,mo1nted ON the Gold Altar.
(Froml The salt Lake Tribune

tFIuIII 0I'N '"'V I1AA1 II4II1IIt-J
The death-rog OF the sold-seekers in Alaska
almost rivals Ihe death-roll Of some of TIC bat.
ties. 1t is Il, hard case. but the men will go.
ana 10 MATTER, if death turks on the way to
strike them Gswn. the aliurement OF gold is 5,
potent tlut alltrisks taken Bot The death
roll Is stddc4fing one, and h neless grief swai-
lows up eyef-yitay Of hone God pity the poor
victims and those dependent upon them.
The times., 1899-09-13
A AiafehIess Trio.

(Frcm the Cincinnati Commercial Bulletin)
Americans will never forget the. great work
of the matchless Oregon. but she is matchess no
longer The new Alabama and Kearsarge have
made such a showing that there is no question
as to their superiority in speed well as in
other respects, to the older ship. But the trio
is great. 10 matter which OF the three is the
greatest.
The times., 1899-09-13

After the Dewey ceremonies in New
York Sampson is to be relieved of sea
duty and given command of the Boston
navy yard, where he will be safe under
the care of his admirer Long, and happy
in the consciousness that he is being re-
warded for the gallantry and ability of
another man.
The times., 1899-09-13

There is perhaps grain of sense in the
objection of the Havanese to "sparring
matches" They contend that if it is un-
civilized and brutal to let bulls or coeks
fight, it cannot be more virtuous 10 permit
human beings to bruise and mash, and
cover one another with gore.
The times., 1899-09-13

It is announced that at the Cabinet meet
ing yesterday everything was discussed but
the Carter case. Consideration of that
little matter is postponed until orders can
be received from Hanna and Wayne Mac
Veagh
The times., 1899-09-13

Appraiser Wakeman, of the New York
custom house. is reported i'll from the
prostrating effects of charges recently
brought against him. He is an exceptional
public man. Officials of the Otis, DENLY,
Eagan, and Carter variety fairly fatten
to bursting on charges.
The times., 1899-09-13

If DENLY should come home to attend
the meeting of the Philippine Peace Com
mission, who will act as civi ian agent of
the beef contractors in Manila during his
absence from that post?
The times., 1899-09-13

THE TINES. in all its editions. Morning. Even
ing and Sunday VIII be mailed TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often rs desired.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1s. 1899.
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BEATEN BY BRITANNIA.
Four of the Ma.htOmedI Fleet Follow
In the Procession.

The first race of the second series of
the Mahtomedt Yacht club was sailed
in moderate breeze yesterday after
noon, six boats starting in the cat class.
ana -FOUR In the larks. The wind for the
most part was uncertain, and at the end
of the first round went completely down
coming up again in about twenty min
utes. This lull made considerable diff
ference In the positions of the boats, some
being immensely benefited when the
breeze sprang up.
The first gun was fired at o'clock
and six cats crossed the line close to-
gether, The Bonnie Castle had a slight
lead over Queen. followed in turn by the
Britannia, Marguerite, Swallow and Cid
The run to south shore was made with
out any change in position, with the ex-
ception OF the Bonnie Castle and Queen
increasing their lead over the other boats
On the leg to Wildwood the queen came
up alongside the Bonnie Castle and
they turned the Wildwood buoy together
About 100 yards from the buoy the Bon
ME Castle broke her mast and was out
of the race. This was very unfortunate
as the boat was in a good position and
had a fair chance of winning. The Queen
soon left tho Bonnie Castle in the rear
but on the tack to windward the Brit
tannia made a gain of about two min
utes. At this point the wind went down
completely, the boats drifting for some
time. The Swallow and Marguerite did
we'll here, as they were sailing close to
shore, where occasionally a few puffs
would reach them. When the blow final
ly came it found the Britannia in a fa-
vored position. and from this time on
she was never headed, the Queen trying
hard to overtalIe her, losing by forty-hvs
seconds. making allowance for the time
handicap. The Swallow finished third.
The Marguerite came next, but was
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beaten by the Cid on the time allowance.
Following is summary of the race:
Boat. Skipper. Start Finish. H'cap.
britannia Sowden. .4:O2:3O $4,000 10 min
uQeen. II. w. Dresen4:02:0O 5:45:45 5 min
swallow, Hearst. rs 5:48:O5 S min
CID. Preston 80 5:53:35
Marguerite, Grant. ..4:O3:5O 5:51 :52 3 min
The larks were sent off five minutes
after the cats. Tho Magpie set the pace
TO Mahtomedi, followed closely by the
Skylark and Phi Psi, with the Wren
last This was the order until after turn
Ing south shore buoy, when the SkyIark
and Phi Psi both passed the Magpie. tho
latter again taking command on the
windward tack to Mahtomedi bay buoy.
but turned the buoy few seconds be-
hind the Skylark. which had luckily en-
cOuntered several heavy squalls, bring
Ing her again to the front. At this point
the Phi Psi and Wren were practically
beaten off. the Skylark and Magpie hold
ing them down by several minutes This
was the order to the finish, the time be-
ing as follows:
Boat. Skipper Start Finish
SKylark, PlnSka ...........-- A :09 80 5:47:3Q
Aagple. DOodS .....-......... .4:05: 10 5:5O:30
I'M Isl. Hail .........-.-....-.4 4:O6:00 5:53:15
wren, DobSOn ................ .4:06:00 5:5S: 70
A hop and cake walk was given at the
Hotel Mahtomedi IN the evening.
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AMERICANS ARE BEST.
That Is the Opinion of Experts as
to College Athletes.


LONDON, July 15.-Holcombe j. Brown,
w. A. Boal and ]. w. IIallowen. of the
American University Athletic team, un-
der the care of Trainer Lathrop, have
| been practtcing this morning at the
Queens club. They are all greatly pleas
| id with the track and attentions paid
them. The rest of the team are expected
| here this afternoon. They are all very
we'll.
The combined teams made their first
appearance at the Queens club this after
noon. In the first sprint of fifty yards
G. Dupee (Yale), d. Boardman (Yale), p.
j. Quinlan (Harvard) and +. A. Blount
(Yale) competing, Quinlan won in 5 3-5
seconds
William Fincke Yale) and ]. w. Halo
well (Harvar0 started in 12G-yards
hurdle race. Hallowef won in 16 I-5 sec
onds, but the two men were so near a
dead heat that 1t was difficult to tell the
winner or which was the better man.
Then F. Il. Fox (Harvard) did the 120-
yards hurdle. paced by Hallowell on the
outside In Is As seconds. Morse (YaIe).
Daily (HarvardD and Harrington Q1ar-
varD tried broad jumping in order to
test the ground and performed very cred
ita bly,, though the distances were not
measured. Clarke (Harvard). Foote
CHarvard) and Palmer tYale) logged
couple of miles
Ten members of the Oxford Cambridge
team did a little dilatory work. While
1t is too early to discriminate between the
contestants. the Englishmen do not ap-
pear to be in as good condition as the
Americans. Beban Cambridge, who is
slated for the long jump, is manifestly out
of condition The Americans all around
are younger and lighter, but they are in
excellent form. Among the Englishmen,
Hunter Cambridge booked for the mile
run. Dawson Cambridge. who Is to
start In the quarter mile run, and Vas
sail Oxford, who will take part in the
hurdle did good work. Treasurer Fox.
of the Oxford club. who has charge of the
English team. was among those who
watched the performances. He said to
representative of the Associated Press:
'It is too early to predict, but yet both
teams seem in excellent condition. The
prospects for July 22 are most flatter-
ing"
The Americans return to Brighton this
evening. Although lawn tennis tourna-
ment was proceeding, the work of the
Americans proved more attractive to the
large crowds assembled in the grounds,
who closely watched the performances.
Chairman Wendall, chairman of the
ale-Harvard committee, superintended
and timed the contests. assisted by Sec
retary Becks of the Queens club. all the
members of which did everything In their
power to make the visitors feel at home.
Mr.. Wendall. in behalf of the team, ex-
pressed his delight at the condition of
the grounds and tracks. all of which he
thought superb. He said that 50 far as
the team was concerned, 1t found that
the climate thus far was most eXhiiarat-
ing. and, as the contests in America US
ually occurred In midsummer, the warm
weather was altogether in their favor.
and II the next week continued warm.
the Americans would certainly have no
ground for complaint against the climate
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M'CoYs ENGAGEMENTS.

''Kid" Mccoy has many dates ahead
He is to meet Joe Chesmski, and il he
succeeds in again defeating that once
great boxer he will be pitted against Bob
Fttzsir'mons And this is all to occur
within the present year, Nothing has
been heard of Fttz lately He is dis
creetly silent. as he Should be. ritz
simmons is gaining friends in defeat as
he never did in victory There is some
thing about the CcrnIshman so different
from the average fighter that it is health
full. lie is the real gladiator. There
is less talk from Fftz ia year than
will be had from the average champion
in a month. Fitz is a2bit aged. but
there is probably a fight or so left in
him. Boxing carnivals galore are dated
for the East during the fall Out of the
many there may be few that will prove
Of real merit. Willie Green
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Next Saturday afternoon occurs the big
National L. A w. circuit cycle meet at
Lexington park, midway between the
Twin Cities.
Everything points to a grand success.
All the famous riders are coming. all the
best local riders are entered, the fields in
all the races will be large and repre-
sentative. and the best that have ever
faced starter in the Northwest, and all
that is now remaining to insure the com
plete success IS fine day. This meet Is
the most important that has been pro-
jected in this section of the country, and
means the outlay Of nearly a thousand
dollars in order to put 1t through. It
has not been put on as a money-maI1ing
venture, as a glance at the names Of the
list of guarantors in the executive COM
mittee will show, but has been arranged
simply and wholly in the interest of the
cycling sport. The public should turn
out now in larger numbers than ever be-
fore, and make the meet a financial sue
cess. Unless this meet pays. and war
rants the outlay, 1t is not likely that an
other cycling venture will be made In
St. Paul for a long time to come. If the
meet is a success financially, it also
means that Minnesota will be represented
al the big national championship meet
~at Boston i'll August next by team of
its best riders, who will be sent down
there at the expense of the promoters of
tiis local meet to occur next Saturday. If
the meet does not pay the sending Of
this team will be an impOssibility.
Nothing better in the shape of a cy-
cling attraction could possibly be offered
the local enthusiasts than the meet now
offered. Among the riders VINO will par
ticipate are Maj. Taylor, probably the
fastest rider in competition IN this coun-
try, and who holds a record Of 81 As for
one mile; Nat Butler has a record Of
is; Tom Butler has a record Of 1:45.
and there are also the following riders,
several Of whom have records below the
two minuNas: Bowler, Gibson, Cham
pion Mcleod, of Canada; Mccarthy.
, Ioake, Bergeson. Llewellyn, Oldield and
- 0rter. All of these men are expected.
ard it IS assured that there will be a
field of at least twelve to fifteen visiting
professionals. In addition to the regular
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Palmer. the best man ne has yet faced
anG it remains to be seen what ne will
do with as clever boxer as ia the
doughty little Britisher If the Ameri-
can car get at his man it will all be
over quickly. If Palmer can stand off
his onslaughts dozen rounds then the
tale may be different. Palmer Is a great
fighter. So is McGQEern. The battle
will be worth travelling a distance to
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-07-16
sHAMROCK's ILL-LUCK.
Cup Challenger Has Her MainsaN
Damaged During a Spin.

SOUTHAMPTON, July 15.-The cup
challenger Shamrock went for a spin this
morning in Southampton water. She
started under her working sails and off
Calshot castle, hoisted her club topsafl.
Near the Isle of Wight she caught a
spanking breeze, and went down the
west channel apparently at a tremendous
pace.
Later the Shamrock returned to her
meorings with her mainsail damaged
Satanita accompanied the cup challenger
on her spin.
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ON THE GOLF LINKS.

Mixed FoursOmes and Dancing at
the Town and Country Club.
The usual large number Of Saturday
afternoon visitors were at the Town and
Country club yesterday. There were a
number Of players on the, golf links for
the mems driving competition. G. w.
Gordon was the winner with a net score
of 100. In the mixed f6ursomes the
game resulted in tie. B. F. Schurmeier
and Mrs. T. L. Wann. and L. c. Miller
and Miss Forepaugh breaking even with
a net score of 102. -
In the evening there was an informal
hop, the st. Anthony Hill orchestra play
ing for the numbers. Next Saturday will
probably occur the team contest with
Glenview club, of Chicago. and there
will also be a ladies' putting competition
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Mai. QuinbY Is Dead.

SAGINAW. Mich. July 15-DFaj. James
w. Quinby. aged sixty years. of Scran..
ton, Pa, one Of the most noted men Of
the turf. and a prominent pool seller T
at a hotel today. Last night he COM
plained of not being well.
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Tennis Games POSTPONED.

CHICAGO. July 15.-Rain prevented the
game in the tennis tournament today:
The semi-finals in singles will be played
on Monday. ~
Manager Hanlon, of the Brooklyn club.
has offered to trade Hugh Jennings. to
Louisville for Hans Wagner. Hanlon has
engineered a number of foxy deals
since he has been a manager, but this Is
about the worst case of robbery that he
ever attempted. Jennings has been "a
great player, but every game at short ts
likely to be his last, while Wagner is a
great young player. 1t took President
DreyfusS some time to recover sufficient
ly to decline the trade.