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The times., 1899-05-27
FINE YACHT GOES ASHORE.
The AIbatross Likely 10 Go tn Pieces
on Cherrystonc Flats.

Baltimore, Md. May 26.-The AIbatross,
a two-masted yacht, owned by II. Clay Tu-
mis-, of Baltimore. went ashore about 10
O'Clock Wednesday night on Cherrystone
Flats. about one mile west Of Cherrystone
lighthouse, Northampton county Va The
yacht is badly listed and full of water, and
it is feared she will break in two and be
a total loss.
When the yacht grounded the weather
was clear and the wind was light. Capt.
II. H. Hickman, who was in charge of her.
thought he gould cross the bar instead of
going around, as the boat was only draw
ing eight feet Of water The yacht was
going to Cape Charles City, to meet Mr..
Tunis and some friends. who will arrive
there Saturday for a two Or three weeks
cruise on the bay. The boat is a first-cass
one and finely equipped. Everything NOV
able on her has been taken off and taken
TO Cape Charles City. A tug was tele-
graphed for and was expected to reach her
some time last night and, if possible. will
float her.
The times., 1899-05-27
ninInn,ntic Inform.

The New York Herald is authority for
the statement that Mr.. McKinley's peace
envoys TO the court of Aguinaldo are Of
ficlaily arrayed in blue coats and red
breeches both elaborately gold laced. 1t
must be a very striking uniform and, with
the Dlumed cooked hat to match, ought to
inspire respect and fear in the heart of
any native, nc matter how savage. Why
such a distinctive dress should have been
selected for this particular Commission We
are unable to state. but it is understood
to have been the conception of DENLY,
whose lcng familiarity with tie Oriental
customs and methods he so worthily repre-
sents probably has taught him that
Asiatics. Tagals. Ygorotes, and Sulu ISL
anders are never impressed unless the I'M
pressionist appears in Il garb of some gor-
gecus description, with sword at his
side.
II we are correctly informed, the peace
costume used in defeating Otis campaign
against the Filipinos was designed after
much thought and study on the part OF
Mr.. DENLY. assisted by Messrs. Swift and
Armour. Something illustrative of the
| proposed mission was desired. The uni
| form must be indicative of the kind OF
neace we are after" the diplomatist is
said to have remarked to mis- colleagues
Then what is the matter with making
| it the color Of piece of beef?'' one CT the
packers is alleged to have suggested. The
novel idea was at once adopted in pIin-
ciple, but a contention arose in conse-
uuence of the fact that the color of fresh
beef does net coincide with that OF army
beef. So, after much discussion com
promise was reached, and it was decided
| 10 make the coat OF blue. the accepted hue
of the refrigerated ration, while the
breecbes were to be red, thus presenting
the appearance OF the commercial variety.
| There was a modicum of talk about re-
versing the arrangement and of making
the ccat red ami the neither garments blue;
but this idea was quickly abandoned on
the artistic ground that, as far as the
! Government is concerned the blue beef
has been on top since the outbreak of the
Spanish war. The principal features hav-
ing been settled. it vas decided to adopt
4 fuzzy chapeau and feathers in compli-
ment TO the whiskers on the army beel,
which could not well be represented other
wise: and all OF the high designers laughed
as they said: We will cover the whole
outfit with gold lace. as the most delight
fully and significantly illustrative grape in
the bunch"
It is a matter OF pride with US to know
that our Commissioners for the Postpone
ment of Peace in the Philippines have been
thus appropriately costumed; that Solomon
in all his glory had not red breeches
like one OF these. Swift to put on theii
Armour. they have done their devoir noby
The rainy season is on, and the cause
OF some OF our best business interests
has been greatly advanced in view of tbs
fact Ihat it is; because now we shall have
TO maintain the army of occupation CT
grand contracting scale for another veal
at least.
The times., 1899-05-27
Treaties with British colonies.

The State Department has been notified
that a commission representing the Gov
ernment of Jamaica is coming to Wash
ingtOn to consult with the authorities here
in regard to a reciprocity arrangement
affecting that island. The commission will
reach Washington next month. Sir Cav
endish Boyle. Secretary for British Guiana.
is expected here next week from England
to arrange a reciprocity treaty. Reginald
Tower. Charge dAIaires OF the British
Embassy here, viii have general charge
OF all reciprocity negotiations concerning
British colonies. In addition 10 treaties
covering Jamaica and British Guiana he
will endeavor to arrange I reciprocity
agreement for Barbados. Hon. Joln A-Cas-
son will be the representative of the United
States in these negotiations
The times., 1899-05-27
spanish-Americnn War Veterans.

The veterans Of the Spanish shAmerican
War in this city viii hold meeting Mon
day night at IS Street northwest for the
purpose Of forming permanent social and
beneficiary organization. There are
number OF men who contracted disease in
Cuba who are in need of assistance and
the society Will give them their aid. A
project has been started in Chicago to
form an organization of veterans of the
recent war which shall be national and the
Washington veterans expect TO be ready
to Join as a body The committee having
in charge the decoration OF graves in Ar
lington on Memorial Day has asked the
Spanish American veterans to assist in
| honoring the nations dead and the ques-
ton will be decided at the meeting Mon
| day night. The veterans consider it ap-
propriate that the survivors OF the war
| should honor the memory of those who
] fnll
The times., 1899-05-27

and in return for her welcome these waits
will gladly cooperate with any little plans
she may have for the pleasure of the fam
iIy and its friends. There are some people,
of course. VINO are never satisfied unless
they are On the top wave of whatever hap
pens to be the fashion: and these people
are usually unhappy for nine-tcnths of
their time. But the ordinary mortal en-
joys informal intercourse with few
friends much better than elaborate formal
ity; therefore the matron who conducts
her domestic affairs on the lines indicated
may be the means of bestowing great hap
piness on n large number OF people who
will thoroughly appreciate IL.
The times., 1899-05-27
TO GUIDE THE NEGRO Alright.
Southern Presbyterian Report OIL
CoIored CHARACTERIZATION.

COlOred CHARACTERIZATION.
Richmond Va, May 26.-The standing
committee on colored evangeIization made
a long report to the Southern Presbyterian
General Assembly yesterday in which was
emphasized the necessity of delivering the
negro from emotionalism in religion. The
report says that statistics show that the
negroes are making fearful strides in i'm
morality and crime and calls on the as
sembly for $4,000 to prosecute the work
of colored evangelization. The Rev. ID.
Clay Lilly, secretary, delivered an address
in which the main points made were the
lack Of real spirituality among the ne
groes to their aid for proper religious in
struction. Mr.. Lilly said:
THE terrible happenings of the last year
in some sections of the South are possible
because the church has not regarded the
negro as an object of loving pity and pro-
claimed far and wide the Christian duty
of all men to minister to his needs rather
than to magnify his mistakes. The anti
dote for lynching is not legislation. a
declamatory pulpit with bitter denunria-
ton has not one 1.-THE the power to re-
strain men from excesses which may be
exercised by that same ministry If they
lovingly lead the people in work Of kmd-
ness and gentleness to the negro"
The times., 1899-05-27
Thc Lucy webb hayes school.

The graduating exercises of the normal
class of the Lucy Webb Hayes National
Training School were held last night at
the Hamline VI. f. Church, Ninth and p
Streets northwest. The church was patr-
otically decorated and a large audience OF
friends and relatives attended. Represen-
tatiyes from the Rosedale kindergarten,
the Training School kindergarten, and
the Bladensburg Kindergarten were pres
ent, and they gave an interesting pro-
gramme of songs and juvenile games. The
commencement began with prayer by the
Rev W. R. Stricken, the pastor. Mrs. A.
Hernandez recited the "Baby's Soliloquy, :"
interpreting the different modes Of crying.
II was very natural. and much to the sur
prise of the listeners. baby in the arms
OF its mother responded altogether too
heartily. THE Baldheaded Man" was also
given by the same speaker. solo was
sung by Miss Catherine Bates. and the
exercises were concluded by the classes
singing in unison, "Hurrah for the Flag ="
The times., 1899-05-27
rostmn.,ers Annatntcd.

The President yesterday appointed the
following postmasters: Denver, Col,
Joan c. Twombley; Jewett City. Col
William II. Brown; Ridgefeld. Conn.
William C. Barhite; Hartshorne, l.
T. Frank d. Ungles; Tahlequah. l.
r, Joseph l.. Worthngton; Brooke
VILE. Ind Arthur H. Rockefeller; Ha-
gerstown. Ind. W. H. II. Pitman; Gard
ner. Mass. George L. MinOtt; Newark N
j.. James L. Hays; Hornellsville, y. Y.
Willard F. Sherwood; Springville, y. Y.
A. E Hadley; Woodward. Okla, Edward
b. Roll; Edinboro. Pa. H. l. Cooper;
Hughesvilie Pa. p. NJ. Newman: Johns
town. Pa. Samuel Masters; Milford. Pa,
Charles Lattimore; Vandergrift, Pa. Hen
ry w Nichols; Wrightsville, Pa. VIII
liam II. Flora: North East. Pa. p \
Sandoorn: Centerville, S. D., Victor C..
Wass: Milton. Wis, William w Clarke;
West De Pere, Wis. Emile c. Duval.
The times., 1899-05-27
Tea Growing in ti.c south.

Secretary Wilson'S recent trip through
the South convinced him that there is no
reason why as fine an article OF tea cannot
be raised in some portions Of the South as
is grown in any country. and believing this
he will as early as possible begin the work
of formulating plans for carrying out his
experiment stations IDEAS. At points near
Augusta. Ga. and Charleston. S. c, tea Of
a very fine quality has been grown and II
is Secretary Wilson's opinion that with
thoroughly experienced tea raisers 10 lool
after everything connected with the sta
tions there will be but little trouble in
demonstrating that China cannot always
have monopoly On the production Of tea
IL is likely that the largest station viii b.
established at. Charleston. but there are a
number of points where thorough test
will be made.
The times., 1899-05-27
LEE MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.
An Open Meeting To He Held at Con-
federate Veterans Hall Tonight.

The Robert E. lie Monument Association
will hold a meeting tonight at Confederate
Veterans Hall. Eleventh and E Streets
northwest, which gives promise of being
very entertaining and interesting, num-
ber of prominent men who were in the
armies of the North and South during the
Civil War having promised to attend. This
meeting will be a public one. so any person
in sympathy with the movement will be
welcome.
At meeting of the board OF governors
at l2CG & Street yesterday gratifying ie-
ports were received from all present, Civ
ing promise of success to the movement to
erect at Fort Myer Heights monument
to Robert E. Lee.
The residents of Fort Myer Heights have
started a movement to hold on the site Of
the proposed monument in September a
"Mischianza" an original outdoor disp ay
the proceeds to be devoted to the monu
ment fund.
The times., 1899-05-27
The Grain Rates Investigation.

The investigation OF rates upon export
and domestic traffic in grain and grain
products which was begun by the Inter
state Commerce Commission 1t hearing
in New York May 10 viii be continued IN
Chicago on June L and in St Louis on
June 10, when further hearings will be
given by the Commissioners to those inter-
ested. According 10 the notices sent out.
il is proposed by the Commission 10 secure
evidence at these hearings showing all i'm
portant changes which have taken place
in rates to the Atlantic and Gulf OF Mexico
ports Of shipment Of grain and grain prod
ucts, and the reasons why such changes
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The times., 1899-05-27
FEARS OF AN INDIAN WAR.
Sez Perces In Council Considering
Alleged Grievances.

Spokane, Wash, May 26.-Grave fear OF
another Indian uprising exists near the
scene of the terrible Nez Perces Indian
war of 1877. in which 80 whites were
massacred, 13 volunteers and 105 Of
ficers and soldiers killed and 120 wounded.
During the last three days 200 Nez Perces
Indians have been holding a semi-war
council on the reservation in almost the
exact spot where twenty years ago. the
whites were massacred. Because of a split
in the tribe there is great excitement in
the council. Young braves headed by sew
eral Carlisle Indians. demand war on the
whites to right their wrongs. The older
chiefs advocate an appeal to the courts
Scattered over the Nez Perces reservation
families of these, alarmed by the threats
of the Indians, have fled for safety to Lew
iston.
The Northern Pacific Railroad is declar-
ed to be partly to blame for the threaten
ed outbreak. Formerly the Nez Perces res
ervation comprised 10000 square miles,
Nine-tenths of this territory was taken by
the Government treaty in 1868. which was
followed by the war of 1877 which finally
terminated by the surrender of Chief JOS
eph to General Miles. In October, 1895.
the reservation was thrown open 10 set
tlement as a result of the treaty of 1888
This left the Indians only small allot-
ments. Now comes the Northern Pacific
with proposition TO build siXty-five miles
of railroad up Lapwai Creek. Without OBJ
tanning the right of way from the Indians
the company secured permission from the
Government to. build across the Indian
farms cutting, down orchards and desc
Grating farms. When the road is complet-
ed the commissioner will come from Wash
ington and assess the damages to be paid
by the company.
This state of affairs is held to be re-
sponsible for the present council of wal
and the threatened outbreak
The times., 1899-05-27
HONDURAS MUST PAY UP.
This Country Refuses to- srbnit this
Pears Case to Arbitration

The Government of Honduras. through
the Government Of Guatemala. has re-
quested the United States to submit to ar
bitration the claims for indemnity made in
behalf of the relatives of Frank Pears. OF
Pittsburg. Pa. who was killed in Honduras
by soldier Of that country, and this Gov
ernnent has declined TO consider the prop
osition. The State Department will give
Honduras little more time In which to
investigate the circumstances OF Pears
death and will then make formal demand
for the payment of $4,000. to be given to
the family OF the murdered American. Mr.
Pears had been in Honduras only a short
time when he was killed. II ls said that
he was challenged by a sentry. but bein.
unfamiliar with Spanish and not under
standing what the sentry said. ne eontin-
ued to advance. The sentry thereupon
shot and killed Mr.. Pears. Representative
Dalzell OF Pennsylvania brought the case
TO the attention Of the State Department
and an investigation OF the circumstances
has convinced the department that il is
justified in demanding indemnity.
The times., 1899-05-27
A IIEw PAYMAsTER GENERAL.
ASH B. Carey ON Leave Until the Date
of His Retirement

Leave of absence has been granted
Brig. Cen Asa B. Carey until and incIud
ing July u next, on which day he will 90
on the retired list on account of age. Cen
eral Carey has been Paymsster General of
the Army since the retirement several
months ago Of Gen T. H. Stanton. He
has been succeeded as head of the Pay
masters Department by Col. Alfred D.
Bates. CT the Pay Department Colonel
Bates was assigned yesterday as acting
Paymaster General. which position he will
MI until the retirement of General Carey.
after which it is expected he will be ap-
pointed regularly as Paymaster General OF
the Army.
Colonel Bates is graduate of the Mil
itary Academy and has been connected
with the Pay Department since 1875. He
mas Just returned TO Washington after ser
wee as military attache at the American
Embassy at London. where he was sue
ceeded by Gen. s. s. Sumner.
The times., 1899-05-27
Dewey Fund Souvenir Receipts.

Superintendent johnson. Of the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing. called on
United States Treasurer Roberts yesterday
afternoon and informed him that the SOU
venir receipts 10 be presented tC each sub
scriber to the Dewey Home Fund will be
ready for distribution June L The design
for the receipt will make one Of the pret-
tiest notes ever issued by the bureau II
contains bead Of Dewey, surrounded by
wxeathes and flags. and is heavily en-
crossed with scroll work. The receipts
viii be the size OF bank note. printed on
heavy bond paper.
The times., 1899-05-27
ONE CHIEF OF CONSTRUCTION.
Secretary Longs Proposed Innova-
tion in the Navy Departmert

Secretary Longs purpose to put an end
TO the embarrassments which have been
caused the Navy Department through the
failure of the Board of Construction 10
agree on important matters and the end
less controversies which have marked the
existence of the board, has brought for
ward come suggestions as to the hest
method OF preventing a recurrence of these
oincial troubles. 1t is the Secretary's idea
to consolidate the Bureaus of Construction
steam Engineering, and Equipment under
one mead to be known as the Chief Of Con-
struction. This, II is believed. will pre-
vent any more controversies between the
three bureaus affected, the heads OF which
are members Of the Board on Construction.
Secretary Long has asked the chiefs OF
these bureaus for their opinions on the ad-
visibility Of making the change. but he
does not contemplate any immediate ac-
ton The bureaus were created BY Con-
gress and the authority OF Congress is
necessary to make the desired change.
The times., 1899-05-27
DipIonats Delayed by Birth.

The managers Of the proposed visit of
the South American and Central American
diplomats in Washington TO Buffalo EeSt
SUNDAY to inspect the site of the coming
Pan-American Exposition postponed the
trip yesterday for one week. Tne post
ponement was brought about by the birth
OF daughter yesterday morning to Sonora
de Assis Brasil. wife of the Brazilian Min
ister The Pan-American managers de-
cided. therefore, to wait until the repre-
sentative of Brazil can join the party
The times., 1899-05-27
A..cd Vail CnrrIer nleS suddenly.

Iartinshurg. ". Va. May 2s-Frisby
Mongan, the old mail carrier between
this point and Swan Pond, died suddenly at
his home near the latter place Wednesday
of neuralgia of the heart His wife and
daughter left him in the morning TO visit
some friends, and on their return they
found him lying dead on the porch. tie
was aged about ifty-six years.
The times., 1899-05-27
Actress Ada nothner Dead.

Elgin. ILL.,. May 26.-Ada Bothner. an
actress. died here yesterday of spinal
meningitis, caused by oyerwork. She was
born in England, and had starred for sew
eral seasons in Hoyt's "a Bunch of
Keys"
The times., 1899-05-27
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The times., 1899-05-27

British public opinion, as expressed in
leading London papers. has at last awaken
ed to the fact that the principal cause Of
friction between England and the United
States lies in the truculent and poFcine at
titude of Canada. AT the British capital
It IS now admitted that the work of the
High Joint Commission would have been
successful but for Canadian insistence upon
the free gift OF big slice OF our territory
in Alaska. The remedy for this condition
is plain and simple. Hereafter let Great
Britain leave her quarrelsome colony out
when forming commissions to deal with
Uncle Sam on international questions.
The times., 1899-05-27
Exceptions.

From the Philadelphia Timcs.)
II. ss Coils +. Huntington says, the best
way to become rich is not TO talk too much
during business hours,'' how does this apply to
Iarbers and book agents?
The times., 1899-05-27

The scheme TO get Admiral Dewey back
by the Fourth Of July to make a procession
and fireworks OF him has failed. He viii
steam around through the Suez Canal, the
Mediterranean. and across the Atlantic in
Ieisureiy fashion. He will stop here and
there 10 rest his tired crew and himself.
In whatever port Of whatever country his
quadruple- starred ensign may fly there
will be honor for cur Admiral and respect
shown for our flag. He will reach his own
country about the first of October, and, let
US hope, fully restored to health and vigor.
The times., 1899-05-27
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Clocks of Byrone Days.


In the town Of Schramhcls. IN the Black
Forest district Of Wur.emhcrg Germany
where one Of the chief industries is hat IF
clock making. there has recently been
established an interesting museum Of time
pieces. The collection displays tae gradual
development in the making OF clocks for
many centuries.
Among the curiosites are many of great
historical value. There is an alarm clock
constructed I'm the year 1850 for the use Of
travellers. In form 1t resembles a lantern.
and the interior is designed TO hold a
lighted candle.
The candle Is slowly pushed upward by a
spring. which also controls the mechanism
of the clock. little pair of shears clips
the wick OF the candle autOma liCally every
minute to regulate its light. The lantern is
irclOsed with movable sides SO that thu
sleeper is not at first disturbed by The pres
ence of light
The alarm is set by inserting peg in thu
second dial plate. When the required hour
arrives the alarm is sounded. and at thu
same time the movable slides fan. uDsdina
the room with liEh;
Among the Curi0sitieS IS a japanese saw
clock. The clock itself produces the motive
power by desceudiI.- a W-iorWei strip Of
metal the teeth of which operate the wheel
of the clcckWork. In another Japanese
clock the hand is attached To- "A weight
which sinks once in twenly-four hours. The
time is indicated 10y hand On Jhe perpen,
dlcular scale.
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by the richer families of the communities
Under the new order of affairs the city
governments are claiming the cemeteries
as municipal property and the church au-
thorities are tenactously pressing their title
to them as the property of the church. In
CienfuegoS the commanding general has al
lowed ,ae city authorities to take charge of
the cemetery and reform the past abuses.
General Brooke, governor of the island has
notified both parties to the controversy
the church on the one hand and the city
governments on the other-to submit their
claims and proof in each case and the de-
cision will then be finally rendered as TO
which is the owner of the cemeteries and
entitled to control them.