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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
Ar ST. PATRlCK's CHURCH.
Or. stafford on the Influence of the
Crib of Bethlehem

Rev. DR.. Stafford. Of st. Patrick's
Church. took for his sermon at yesterdays
morning services the text from st. John.
iv:l-7, and dwelt at length on the signif-
canoe of the angels song Which came TO
the ears of the shepherds, and on the many
blessings. joy, happiness. and peace which
flow from the appearance CT the babe in
mis- crude crib in the stable at Bethlehem.
He said in the course OF his serman, that
nov old recollections and memories come
back to us, the scenes and memories of
olden days and time past into eternity
crowd themselves into our recollective
mood. Angels singing in the dark night
: shepherds herding their flocks on the
plain and looking up at the star-bedecked
Eastern sky. looking up lost In meGita-
ton and wondering when the Redcemer
and Saviour would come to nation which
had expected him so long, so patiently, and
( so faithfully.
! There are times now when We ,oolS
T pack with a desire to be children again.
when We wish those happy days to come
back. those days of childhood and the
sweet peace of the Babe of Bethlehem The
peace of God is the communication Of him
self God being an Infinite being, he is
infinitely peaceful. Nothing can increase
or diminish God. from this being of in
finitude nothing can be taken away. God
has existed in this infnitude of peace and
perfection for millions and millions oil
years. and he is the same God as from tn.
first day of eternity. He communicated
himself when he created the world. H,
created worlds after worlds, until space
was filled with worlds. and stars. and If,
aud light and darkness and glory, anC
then God created man after his own like
ness. Aad then man lifted up his voice
singing to the glory of that Being who haC
called them all into existence and every
thing was constituted in absolute peace
10y. and happiness.
Art. science. philosophy must entel
into the crib of Bethlehem and mus
answer for their differences with him
for he is the source and centre c art
science. and philosophy and they ge
everything there, 1t gets everything in tn
poverty. chastity. and obedience Of child
Philosophy made attempts to regenerat'
humanity through men like Plato Juliu
Caesar and other great thinkers. and wher
God got ready to save the world he sent tn
world a babe
After dwelling upon the influence o
Christ upon science. philosophy. and art
and the ineffable peace which follows tn
acceptance of the teachings OF Christ, Dr.
Stafford concluded:
All the power, wealth, influence. an
knowledge, nothing in the world can be
stow that peace of Bethlehem. Let u
pray to God to give us that sweet peace
that peace which came from that swee
divine child, which two thousand year
ago was announced to the shepherds O.
the hillside by the singing angels in III
midnight air. Peace to man, glory I
God Take our power, position. wealtl
everything away from us. only give us tina
divine peace Of the Babe of Bethlehem
Glory be TO God on high and upon earth
peace. peace, peace
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
HAPPINESS IN WISDOM.
Rev. Dr. CIark's Discourse at Foun
dry VI. T.. Church.

At the Foundry NJ. E. Church, Fou. tenth
and G. Streets northwest, the sermon yes
to-day morning was delivered by the pas
tor. Rev. Lucien Clark. d. D.. who took for
the subject Of his sermon the timely
greeting, "a Happy New Year" and Sc
lectod his text from Job xxXvi:1I: IF
they obey and serve him. they shall spend
their days in prosperity and their years in
pleasure
He also quoted Proverbs iil:13: Happy
is the man that Gndeth vision
In the Corcoran Art Gallery" said he
there is q sitting statue OF Nap5. con in
his last days at ST. Helena. Tle great SOL
der has au open map spread out before
him, as though he were engaged in review
ing his past career and wondering CT plan
ming FOR the future. 1t is pathetic
statue, in view Of the fact that he never
left the island alive. We are now stand =
ing at the close OF year looking over the
map which represents the events OF the
past twelve months. and wondering OF
planning for the months to come. What
will those months be? Happy New Year
will be The welcome greeting with which
friends will hail each other tomorrow
morning. From the heart we all wish each
ether d happy new year. How shall we be
able TO make it happy? Have we anything
TO do with it, or is the fate Of eaci ore
sealed beforehand, so that we can do notl-
ing TO change or modify IL? II there be a
secret OF happiness. it is a wonderful
secret, worth more than mountains of gold
or silver. We read in the Bible, Happy is
that people whose God is the Lord And
in this text we are told: II they obey and
serve him, they shall spend their days in
prosperity and their years IL pleasure
II. then. we are called upon TO give couns q
for the new year, we should say, Put away
sin
The speaker went on to cite historic in
stances of the loss 10 the world Of the
best work of its great geniuses through tbs
influence Of evil. He spoke of Robert
Burns as an unsurpassed genius. and saic
that his life was a tragedy of sin. Byron
and Poe were named in this category anC
we were told that at seeing taat greatnes.
is a menace" Gcethe.' some one has
said. " had his head in the clouds and hi,
feet in the mire; during his life he KEEP
two friends busy, one weaving garland.
OF laurel for his brow, and the othei
cleaning mud from his garrncIts.
Sin Is found in every walk OF life. ant
not even the pulpit is free OF its direfu
| influence. Even the mighty among men ar,
unable TO always wrestle successfully
with sin. Learn TO serve. Human natur,
is averse TO toll, yet there are none *
unhappy as they who have no occupation
II is not only a good thing to work, but &
is especially good to work for others. l
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
TO RESTRICT IMMIGRATION.
An Effort to he Made to Amend the
Present RcuuTnftous

An effort will be made this Congress to
amend the laws regulating immigration so
that undesirable immigrants who now flock
10 this country from the south OF Europe
can be kept out. officials of the Treasury
Department who have charge Of immigra-
tion matters say there is an alarming in
crease in the number of immigrants from
the southern European countries and tha.
something should be done to check the
evil. 1t is pointed out. that the class OF
immigration from Italy, Hungary, Turkey,
and Spain is OF an undesirable character.
The immigrants from these countries re-
maih in the cities. They work in sweat
shops for wages that would not he cousid-
cred by an American workman. and it is
this class OF immigrants. it is asserted
that is largely responsible for labor trou
bles in the large cities. a bill restricting
immigration such as was defeated in the
last Congress would. 1t is said. be passed
this session. but bill drawn on the lines
suggested by Commissioner General Pow
DERBY in his annual report will. it is
claimed. receive the early consideration OF
the House.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

is well to pray for blessings; We need
them every day. But we must not confne
our supplications to requests. else he can
do nothing for u.s.
The minister said that selfishness. 20 a
more or less extent, governed the actions
of all. and that this must be done away
with before all could be really happy. He
cited Washington as an example of gener-
osity when he declined to accept salary
for his services to his country. lie spoke
with much praise of the work of the late
Evangelist Moody. and said that his work
was without equal and priceless as a bene-
faction TO his fellow man. THE more he
labored the stronger he grew and when
the end came he was giant sprung from
an infant. We cannot all have the talent
Of Moody, the wealth of Shaftesbury 10
put TO such uses as he did for the benefit
OF the poor and the workers. nor can we
all have the military genius of Wash
ington, but we can all devote what we
have and what We are to the service of
humanity and of God as honestly and as
fully as they did. and If we shall do so
We shall develop powers in ourselves of
which We little dream, shall accomplish a
world OF good. and shall have happy years
from first 20 last"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
THE CASE OF MIR. ROBERTS.
\ Unanimous Report Adverse to Him
IL iNpected.

Representative-elect Brigham H. Rob
erts of Utah viii make his final argument
Thursday morning before the special com
mittee appointed TO Investigate the charges
preferred against him. The oommi tee. ii
was said yesterday. will take no more evil
dence unless Mr.. Roberts should at the last
moment decide to summon a few witnesses
10 testify in his behalf
Should this be done II would delay the
committees report several weeks From
what could he learned last night the Rob-
erts committee will make a unanimous fe-
port against the right Of the memb=r from
Utah to Be sworn in. 1t is claimed that the
special committee has found precedent 10
austain them in their report Members Of
the committee will say nothing about this
alleged precedent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
THE TEST OF THE HOLLAND.
Pcrfccting Arrangements for u Trial
of the Submarine Boat.

The trial trip Of the submarine torpedo
boat Holland. which was postponed last
week. is expected to be held soon after the
reconve r.ing of Congress on Wednesday.
During holiday week the members Of the
Holland Company who are to be present at
the trial. as well as several of the invited
witnesses. visited their homes, and this
fact. together with the inclemency Of the
weather, caused the trip TO be deferred IN
til later date.
Advantage has been taken Of this to get
the Holland in the best possible condition
and to make another careful examinations
of the course over which the test is. TO be
made.
The yacht Josephine, which is being used
rs the Hollands tender. has been run over
the course in the river below Alexandria,
and the mile that had been Tagged was
carefully remeasurcd.
Mr.. Verdu the engineer Of the Holland
Company, now has everything in readiness,
and the date decided upon for the trial VIII
depend largely upon the convenience OF
The Navy Department officials and Stners
Who are TO witness it. Secretary Long and
Assistant Secretary Allen. accompanied by
the members OF the House and Senate Ma
val Committees and others who have been
invited to witness the tests, will watch the
evolutions from the Josephine. and every
effort will be made to provide for their
comfort and to keep them in an adyan-
tageous position for observing the Holland
intclligently.
The announcement that the course will
be kept clear OF all other craft has proven
n source OF great disappointment to many
who had contemplated seeing the trials
! from excursion steamers which were to
| have made trips for that especial purpose.
The interest in the success of the boat Is
not confined to naval circles. for besides
| its value as a vessel OF war the Holland is
an innovation as Il means Of travel by wa
| ter. and as such she has aroused the inter
est Of the people at large.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

A. A. McCaIlum. of Philadelphia, is at
the wellington for few weeks. Mr.. Nc
Callum is connected with 4 large locomo-
tive manufacturing company.
THE output of the locomotive shops OF
the United States during 1893 has been tie
largest on record" said he last night.
The -umber turned out during the year,
aside from the work done by the railroad
shops, aggregates 2.ii3. This IS at leaSt
80 per cent more than the tota! for lS9s-
7 noticed some time ago that a Western
railroad had ordered liz locomotives from
one builder, and this is deemed remark
ably large number. Export orders have
been very good, the number of locomotives
sent to other countries being 5li."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

"A whole lot Of fun is poked at Boston
and the Sacred Cod" said 7. e. Bond. OF
Providence. r. L. at the National last
night put a good deal Of it is merited.
As an instance. a few weeks ago | Lad
business in a big Office building in fremont
Street. not over ten miles from School
Street. and | noticed that the elevator boy
mumbled a series OF weird sounds rs we
assembled to the fifth floor. did not quite
get the meaning of what be said, and when
| entered the elevator to go down again
listened iutently and as we passed each
successive floor the boy said Quintus,'
.duartus.' 'tertius.' 'secundus,' ground
What does all that stuff mean l asked
asked him as | left the elevator.
4 have to call the floors. sir. said he.
You may not believe this, but it Is
fact
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Cincinnati is out for the Democratic
National Convention in 1900, AID when the
committee meets here or February -, the
Queen City will get the vote, faid G.. y.
Ellister OF that city, at the Raleigh las,
night
"Cincipnat is just the place for the
meeting. The central location. the rail-
road systems, the hotels, ald the hospital
ity. will all be big cards in bringing the
committee men there. Music Hall ard
Saeugerfest Hall are big enough to accom-
modate anything. New York. Kansas city,
Chicago, and Milwaukee will all make an
effort to get the gathering, but Cincinnati S
neutrality as to choice of candidates and
her non-partisan attitude toward all as
rirants will secure her the convention
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
Inactive Bowels.

Many people suffer from constipation.
This invariably produces stomach. liver,
and kidney disease. Constipation is a dan
Serous disease. Cure it with Hostetter's
Stomach BtteSs. There is nothing better.
1t viii not shock the system and It posi-
lively cures indigestion, dyspepsia. bilious
ness. malaria. fever and ague. Try it. 1t
may be obtained from any druggist See
that PRIVATE REVENUE STAMP COW
ers the neck of the bottle.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
Entertainment AND INSTRUCTION.
The Halls of the
AnCientS,
1aIs.14-1e-ls New York Ave
For Promotion of National Galleries.

Illus sate Egyptian, tssyriaH. Roman, and
Sasaeeuic Art. Architecture. Manners, aud Gus
toms Open daily frcm a. m to 10 p. ~
Visitors ,iurin1, the day will receive RETURN
ticket Tor the evening. Mr.. FRANKLIN W.
SMITH viii speak in the different HALLS each
evening. and illustrate with stereoptican or an
assistant in his absence. de30-u
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

George \. Hit5ard, the newly appointed
postmaster OF Boston. Mass. is at the
Shoreham for a few days. Mr.. Hubbard is
here Completing arrangements for his as
sumption of the office. He has secured
the necessary sureties on his bond, and
expects to have every detail ready before
tomorrow Mr.. Hubbard will enter upon
his duties as postmaster on January Is.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

W. Teplow. the Russian Consul at New
York. and c. G.. Petersen, Vice Consul, are
at the Shoreham for few days on an err
rand to the Russian Embassy. The Consul
and his assistant will remain here until
Wednesday.
Senator Peurosc has returned to thu
Normandie for the winter. He held a long
conference with Matthew Stanley Quay at
Chamberlins yesterday afternoon. and will
leave for Philadelphia with the latter
within few days. The former Repub-
lican political boss of the Keystone State
seems little worried over the fate alleged
to be in store for him. and is very busy
man of exceedingly cheerful mien during
these days of preparation and speculation.
N. Cantillo, of Meridi. Yucatan. Mexico.
is at Willard's. and will remain here dur
ing the winter.
Mexico is prospering end one hears lit
tie complaint there" said he last night.
THE people are proud of and pleased with
the President and the governors and there
is great future for the little Republic.
They are having some serious tIoIble
now with the Mayas Indians in Yuc1.an.
The Government began the oonstructio-. of
giilroad from Yucatan to Chansantacruz.
ia Southern Mexico, in September, and
after getting some work done the contlac-
tors were held ZIP by several bands CT
Mayas Indians, who have continued a bit
ter warfare ever since the beginning OF
December. General Bravo. an old veteran,
is conducting the campaign agains, the
Mayas. and the struggle resembles the for
mer Indian uprisiugs in the Unitei States
except for the fact that the Mayss are a
savage. tireless enemy. which cannot be
defeated Until the last man is Too,ed OLt
and stain or captured. They believe that
rhe iron rails and copper wires are the ma
chimes OF the devil and that they viii be
tortured and slain If the rails enter their
territory. They are a sturdy. pow cFful
race. but as the Burmese Tevoltcd against
the trolley car. so they fear the raj S aud
wires. and are true to superstition and ira
dition.
Quite number of lives have been lost
in the struggle, but IL is only question of
. a few months when rhc Indians will be
driven furth er south and quieted. The
country occupied by the tribes is very
wealthy belt of mahogany and minerals.
and the railroad will be rushed through as
rapidly as possible. Francisco Canton has
been made Governor OF Yucata1, and is
giving great satisfaction
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

The Southern Relief Society will give its
annual ball at the National Rifles Armory
January 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Richard Golden. the comedian, is at the
Riggs Tor the balance of the week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Mrs. John +. Rixey. 1921 q Street will
receive Oh Tuesdays In January.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

W. Teplow the Russian Consul at New
York. and c. G.. Petersen, Vice Consul, are
at the Shoreham for few days on an err
and his assistant will remain here until
"Wednesday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

On account of Illness Mrs. f. w Cush
man. wife OF Representative Cushman OF
Washington State. will not receive during
January.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Mrs Boyd Taylor will not be at home to-
morrow but will receive the following
tuesdays in January.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

william D. Sloane. the millionaire New
Yort merchant. is at the Arlington with n
party OF prominent residents OF Manhat-
tan. The party came from Hot Springs,
Va. in the Sloane private car. and will at
tend the reception at the White House to-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Representative Robert J. Gamble Of
South Dakota has returned to the Nor
and Will remain there during the
coming session Of Congress. He is accom-
panied by his wife and son.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Miss Edes will entertain at tea this
afternoon at O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Mrs Hansbrough. wife OF the North
Dakota Senator, will entertain at Il tea
from to on the 1lth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-27
THE TRAIN REPORTED WRECKED.
NEGRO TO BRING CIVIL ACTION.
Henry Skean Declares He Was Prevented
from Voting in the Last Election.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, N. c., Nov. 26.-In the Uni
ted States District court at this place to-
day District Attorney Holton filed suits
against the bonds of the following gov
ernment distillers: Henry Rash, James
Combs, Nelson Jarvis, Empton Adams.
Presley L. Hays, William A. Tharpe, Noah
Benton, John A. Foster, Simon Curry, w.
M. A. Johnson and c. NJ. Curry, of Wilkes
county, and John w. Banner, John f..
Banner and Robert w. Faulkner, of Surry
county.
Henry Skeen, a Winston negro. will
bring a civil action in the United States
court against A. Daye, Joe Jacobs and
Charles Daye, of Winston, alleging that
by conspiracy they deprived him of the
privilege of voting in the election held
on the 9Th instant. Judge Boyd has
signed an order allowing the plaintiff
to bring the action for damages without
the prepayment of any court expenses.
The complaint has not yet been drawn
and the amount of damages that will
be asked for has not been learned The
plaintiff will be represented by J. e.
Alexander District Attorney Holton's law
partner.
John F. Cook, one of the best known
citizens of this county, died at his home
at jamestown yesterday morning. The
funeral took place at Deep River church
today. Mr.. Cook was 81 years old and
had been actively engaged in business un-
til a few years ago. His death was
caused by Bright's disease.
Rev Dr Brosius, of Baltimore, has
been called to the rectorship of St. Bar
nabas Episcopal church. this city, TO sue
ceed Rev. J. d. Miller. 1t is thought
that he will accept. DR.. Brosius is
prominent divine and is an eloquent and
popular preacher
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-27
HOW TIE REPORT STARTED.
Probably from a Landslide Which Delayed
the Trains.
(By the Associated Press }

10y Tie ASoOCIGIeu IIGSS'J
Cincinnati, Ohio. Nov. 26.-There has
been great apprehension tonight over a
report about a Chesapeake and Ohio train
going through the Greenbrier River bridge
near Hinton, w. Va. All through wires
on that line are down, and it is impossi-
BILE to reach Greenbrier River or any
point near it. Messages have been sent
to New York and elsewhere, and that
place cannot be reached from either the
east or the west. Many messages have
been sent by those who had friends on
that road today, it was not known what
train, if any, went through the bridge,
but no response to any messages have
been received and they are accepted only
subject to delay. Charles r. Ryan, as
sistant general passenger agent Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway is here to-
night, and he dscredits the story entirely.
He said there was a very bad landslide
near one of the Greenbrier River bridges
not far from White Sulphur Springs, and
it has compelled them to transfer pas
sengers during the day. Owing to the
high water in the river, no attempt to
transfer passengers was made tonight,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-27
OFFICIALS DENY STORY
Landslide Which Delayed Trains Prob
ably Started the Report.
ALL ON BOARD SAID TO HAVE BEEN LOST
Scene Of Disaster Bridge Across Greenbrier
River. Reports from Near This Point
Seem to Prove the Story
a Canard.
(By the Associated Press.l J


Cincinnati Nov ga special to the
Commercial Tribune from Charleston, w.
Va, says:
'It is reported here that Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway train went through the
Greenbrier River bridge, which had been
damaged by the prevailing floods. 1t is
supposed that there were about 200 peo-
pie on the train. and that all were lost.
All wires are down at and near the cross
ing of this river. and it is impossible to
get any sort of confirmation of the dis
aster Even the railway officials are un-
able to secure communication with points
on either side Of the river"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-27
WAYNE BOYS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
One Distinguishes Himself, and Another Loses
his Life in the Services of his Country.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Goldsboro N. c., Nov. 26-This city
has good and bad news from the Philip
pines Capt. J. W. Gulick, of this place,
has distinguished himself on the field of
battle by swimming a river with nine
men, routing an enemy of much larger
force and depicting their ranks.
Mr.. MN. Moore. has received letter
announcing the death of his son. W. Jar
Wis Moore, a brave soldier in the Philip
pines by drowning on the oath of Septem-
ber.
The letter was written by Capt S. L.
Draper, in charge of the arsenal at Ca
vite. where Jarvis was serving as a cor
pOral, and states that the company guard
irg the arsenal were expecting an attack
from the enemy, and in order to defend
themselves the company had to cross a
swift flowing stream, over which there
was no bridge but a single narrow plank.
1t was while attempting to cross this
stream that Corporal Moore was drowned.
His body was recovered and inferred with
military honors.