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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
The Convention Hall mt Kansas city

The story OF the erection of the great
auditorium in which the Democratic Ma
tionai Convention will be held in Kansas
City not only reflects the highest credit on
the public spirited citizens who carried the
enterprise to a successful conclusion. hut
furnishes an example of the power in or
ganization from which the whole country
may draw a profitable lesson.
The idea of constructing hall with SUI
fciens capacity to hold the large assem-
blies OF various kinds which periodically
convene in the West. originated with the
Priests of Psllas, who found that their
merry organization had grown to such pro-
portions that in the absence of adequate
accommodations for their annual ball they
must choose between the dissolution of
their society and the construction OF a
new hall. The Commercial Club took
the matter under consideration. and de-
cided that two hundred and fifty thou
sand shares Of stock should be sold at
one dollar each. The enthusiasm which
greeted the first call for subscriptions was
followed by the inevitable lull long before
the necessary funds had been raised. and
then some resourceful mind proposed
button scheme. which not only advertised
the enterprise, but insured its success.
Each button represented a share Of stock.
So thorough and extensive was the organi-
cation among the citizens that eventually
It meant social, political. and commercial
ostracism TO be without the little celluloid
certificate of stock. Business men are said
to have placarded their desks with the
legend, You CANE Talk to Me Unless You
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

Nfioih iut tthAuig.J
One of the hitherto unpublished extracts
from DR.. o'Meara's st. Helena diary re-
cords Napoleous views on the precautions
taken to prevent his escape.
He spoke anew about escaping and said
that if he was inclined TO try it, which he
was not there were ninety-fve chances in
a hundred against his effecting it; but,
said he, this jailer every week imposes
new and vexatious restrictions upon me,
just as if / was in a place where l had
nothing to do but to step into a boat and
be away When / was at Elba it was Diff
ferent. It is true that while one lives
there is chance of escape: although
ironed and chained down, enclosed in a
cell of stone, and every human precaution
taken against a possibility of it, still there
is a chance of escape, and the only way to
prevent it is to put me to death. This is
the only sure way. II NY a que les morris
que ne revient pas. Let him put me to
death. and all uneasiness on the part of
the European powers, Lord Castlere Ugh
himself, and his Government will cease,
No more expense then, no more squadrons
to watch me. or poor soldiers fatigued to
death with pickets and. guards, or ha-
raised with carrying burdens up those
precipices. | am sure those poor devils
have reason to hate me and wish my
death. They must, however, be conscious
that the fatiguing duties imposed upon
them are unnecessary and yexatious. as
the sight OF the island must convince
everyone but suspicious coglione that
escape from it was nearly impossible, IN
less, as I have said before. that while
there is life there is a chance. If attempt
ed. Where could l go to, allowing that
got out of the island? Every place could
arrive at l would find enemies 20 seize me.
This governors conduct will soon be
known in England and will lot procure
him any credit there. Those officers all
will write an account of the unnecessary
rigor with which am treated, and their
opinion of it. The newspapers will be full
of il > "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
UNREST IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
An Alleged Filibustering Expedition
From Cuba Being InyestirateS.

Information which came to the State De-
partment Friday that filibustering ex-
petition was being organized in Cuba with
the intention of going to Honduras caused
the war Department to send despatch to
Major General Wood at Havana, to investi-
gate the matter. General Wood telegraphed
the War Department yesterday that he had
made enquiries. as a result of which he be-
lieved that there was no truth in the re-
port, but he promised to keep sharp
lookout for any such expeditions. and to
inform the War Department when he
learned anything.
The source of the Information to the
State Department could not be ascer-
tanned. The only explanation given was
that it came from "a neighboring island. =
The despatch, presumably from a United
States Consul. said that arms and supplies
had been collected, and that a vessel was
expected to take the flibusters TO Hon
duras
Reports of similar character have been
received at the State Department within
the last several months. 1t has been al
legged in letters to the Department that
expeditions were being formed in Cuba to
invade not only Honduras. but other Cen
trail American countries All these conf
plants were Investigated, but nothing to
support them could be discovered.
The Government continues to receive I'M
Official information that Central America,
with the possible exception of Salvador. is
in state Of unrest. The Nicaragua Canal
scheme is involved in the alleged plots
which are said to be Matching Nicaragua
it is charged, is unwilling that Costa Rica
shall attain any benefits from the con-
struetion of the canal, and there is danger
OF other Central American countries TAX
ing sides. Salvador is holding aloof, but
it is said that efforts to draw her into the
controversy are being made.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Consular Reform.


(From the Philadelphia Rccord)
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has
changed its mind, and has agreed upon a report
10 reform the consular Service OF the United
States Now that the country has fully entered
upon a career Of commercial expansion the prop
riety of such reform will be generally recognized
outside of the eircles wherein the consular service
is regarded the legitimate spoil of party, For
this reason the committees bill to provide for a
non-partisln commission to assist the President
in recognizing the consular service on a basis of
civil service reform is not likely to meet with
much favor from the present Congress. Chair.
man Hanna viii want the consular offices for
party use during the Presidential campaign
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Ohio's Birthday.


tf rom lnc N.ntdso lilbuhf)
Chic finds itself in a peculiar dilemma
The State intends to celebrate the cen
tennial of its admission TO the Union. but
unfortunately the date is not known. The
United States census report gives Novem-
Der %, 1902 but this is rot final authority.
nor, indeed, is it generally regarded as cor
rect in Ohio. inasmuch as most people
there favor holding the centennial ceIebra-
tion in 1903.
Ohio was like Topsy; it had no birth
day, and it might almost be said that. like
Topsy also, the State Just growed. -
Either a distinct act for admission or pro-
vision for admission on proclamation by
the President was made by Congress in the
case of each State except Ohio. The act
of May T. 1900. set off that part of the
Northwest Territory now included in Ohio
as a distinct Territorial government and
the rest was organized as the Territory of
Indiana. The act of April 30, 1902, au-
thorized the people of Ohio TO form a State
government, and a convention held at
Chillicothe on November / to %, 1892.
agreed upon constitution which went into
force without approval by popular vote.
This constitution WIS submitted to Con-
gress in January, 1903 and on February 49,
1903 the President approved the first act
which recognized the new State. This act
of 1903 did not purport TO admit the Sta-e
but declared that it has become che of
the United States of America, and pro-
vided for the extension of Federal laws 10
the new State.
Ohio historians differ as to which date
should be recognized, but the opinion is
that the later day, February 49, 1903, is the
date if the precedent in admitting other
States is to be recognized. but the act of
that date asserts that Ohio was then a
State. and hence it must have been one on
November %. 1902. The question is one of
those upon which agreement is impossible,
although the date decided upon for the
centennial will make one or the other in
some degree official.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
The American Metropolis.

From the St Louis Globe-D emoerat.)
There is more wealth in New York than there
is in any other spot on the globe. New York,
in the very future, is destined undoubtedly
to figure more cOnSpicuously than London in the
great financial enterprises OF the world. To
this side OF the water the countries of the world
will have to come to get the means whereby
their governmental machinery may be turned. In
the United States. and not. as heretofore, in
England, viii be the headquarters Of the none
tary maguates who open and Shut the gates Of
the temple OF janus.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

(Fr0m the Boston lerald)
We fail to understand why, in TIE chasing OF
the vote, politically, on the rorto RicaH bill,
Representative Siblcy OF Pennsylvania should be
set down as a Democrat. He was elected a
Democrat to his seat, but he has never spoken
or voted with the Democrats. Mr.. Sibley. changed
his politics some months since. lie has gone
over to the Republicans and to the Republicans
OF the Qiay faction in his State He is candi-
date for the Republican nomination to the next
Congress under Quay's auspices. Quay really
elected him 10 this Congress over anti-Quay
Republican OF his district, who, by the way had
been one of the best OF the Pennsylvania Repre-
sentgtiyes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
THE CASE DECIDED.
An Officers OrderIy's Reply Settles
An Important Point.

Nflon iollitI htthiN.
A story is told of a very popular cavalry
officer. He was being tried for drunken
ness. and among other witnesses was his
Irish orderly. The court. anxious to give
the officer every chance. put several ques-
tons to this witness with a view to elicit
ing any facts that might be in his masters
favor When the orderly said that his mas
ter, on going to bed, had expressed a wish
to be called early. the members of the
eourt-martial were distinctly pleased.
4 man who gave special instructions to
be called early could not surely-they ar
gued to themselves-have been drunk.
Hoping to get favorable particulars, the
Judge advocate put a further question.
and why did the major wish TO be call
ed early?" they asked
Faith, an he tould me it was because he
was to be queen of the May" came the
answer.
That settled it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

(From the Philadelphia Ledser)
The Boer war IS not over and the British Gov
eminent docs not think it is, for its schedule
eontemplates the despatch of nearly 10000 more
troops TO South Africa, in addition to those al
ready there. But the new troops may not stop
at the Cape. Mr.. Chamberlains enquiries OF
both Canada and Australia, whether they can
send troops to Africa in case those OF the home
Government are needed elsewhere" indicates
anticipated trouble in some other quarter. Is it
Russia agaiu2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
The Toy Soldier.

(FrOm the Boston Globe)
The contest in South Africa has furnished con-
elusive evidence that the age of gaily plumed
soldiers in has gone. Those elegant and high
ly colored figures that used to be distinguished
from other men as soldiers will ere long be seen
no more. The aiperbly painted plates which pic
ture the various regiments Of the Queens Guard
will still be kept relics OF times gone by Those
glittering uniforms may be retained for while
for dress parade service, but for purposes of real
war they will vanish. The modern sharpshooter
will shoot them off the earth if they are not soon
4ho1ished
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
The President Responsible


prom The Indianapolis Press)
The country should understand that the respon-
sibil:ty for the passage through the House of the
Porto Rican bill, must rest upon President Ne,
Kinley. He could easily have defeated it. But,
he frankly admits, he changed his mind in
the interest of party harmony-which in this in.
stance probably meant his reelection. The result
is not surprising in view of all the circumstances
1t takes brave partisan TO stand out against the
coercion Of the caucus on the one hand, and per-
sonal appeals Of the President on the other
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

(trom the Chicago News)
The British lion is now engaged in the laborio'ls
but not unpleasant task Of untyius the knots in
his TAIL with ample time for an occasional porten-
tous wink at the toe hasty prophets vino were al
ready singing his funeral drge-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

As is customary in Presidential years. we
shall have two great political conventions
between now and summer One will as
semble at Kansas City, formulate a plat
form and nominate a Vice President. The
other will meet in Philadelphia and go
through the same motions. In each case
the Presidential candidate is named in ad-
vance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

From the Nashville American.)
When the Republicans during the campaign this
fall. in conventions and on the stump. declare
their support of the Administrations policy viii
they mean the policy mapped out in the message
concerning Porto Rico the baekdown from that
message by the President?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Not Authorized.

(From the Louisville Courier-Journal)
Congressman Linney Of North Carolina in pro
posing 20 introduce bill pensioning former Con-
iederates, is not representing the South nor the
former coniederates, who do not approve NY such
foolish proposition.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

japanese servants arc more and more in demand
every year in New York They looked upon
az mere capable than any other Kind OF do.
nestle help. Tberr is ono serious objection to
them. Thry lavish ;heir p@iteness and courtesy
on the masculine members oi the household in
which they are employed, and cannot be induced
TO treat the women with respect.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Gallo Discrimination.

prom the Kansas City Tmes)
The statement that comes from Paris that
France is determined to stop bull fighting should
rot be interpreted to mean that she will not
tackle England in hostile manner if good
opening occurs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
One Quality Would Remain

CFrom the st. Louis Globe Democrat
The champion idiot has come 10 the front again
to assert that the Philippine climate drives tine
American soldier insane. Even if this were true
the victims would be eminentlr qualified to edit
an Atkinsonian paper.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

The Aldrich- Robbins contested election
case. from the Fourth Alabama district,
which is pending in the House, has at
tracted number of notables from the far
Sunny South to Washington. Among then,
is one who for a week past has occupied a
seat in the gallery. and at times is seen
fitting about the corridors buttonholing
Representatives here and there in the in
terest Of Mr.. Aldrch. He is Hon. William
Vaughan. United States District Attorney
and Chairman of the Republican State
Central Committee OF Alabama. 1t is said
that Mr.. Vaughan is slated for appoint
ment as United States district judge for
the Northern district Of Alabama as sue
cessor to Judge Bruce. who will retire next
year on account of reaching the age limit
of seventy years
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Wanted to he Sure.

tFrom the Memphis Commercial APpsai)
Some of TIM New Yori, policemen weEt 10 see
i.apho' seven times in order to ascertain whether
il was indecent or not. Most OF them concluded
that il was a wofis of art.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

Our friend, the late BALKAN, did not own
the only missionary extant. An assem-
blage of Methodist ministers in Milwaukee
has passed resolutions denouncing Presi-
dent Mckinley for taking a few sips OF
wine at banquet in that city last October
1t would be equally sensible for a meeting
of rabbits to denouuce him for eating boiled
ham
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

There is a story from the Philippines 50
improbable that it must have originated
with Otis. 1t is to the effect that Ger
man var vessel recently called at the
Island. of Sulu, and that its commander
tried to induce the Sultan to forswear his
allegiance to the United States and declare
himself under the protection of the Kaiser.
There are dreams in these days, and this
one is obviously of the pipe order.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

From the Kansas City star)
Kansas City has never yet failed in anything
it has undertaken, and il does not propose to
make nny exception to its rule in the case of the
Democratic National Convention.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

I. Tue faculty of Edinburgh University has
de:;ded to confer the degree of LII D. on
Mr.. Choate. He may be Secretary of State
som day
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

In the opinion of SO good friend of the
President as the Chicago Times Herald"
the Porto Rico question was one Of
policy" THE constitutional terrors that
have been invoked continues Mr.. Kohl
saat, have nothing to 60 with the case.
They are the afterthought which IS intend
ed to disguise the real motive of the House
committee. 1t would not look well to say
that change had been made upon the in
sistenee of a tobacco and sugar lobby.
But here was the determining influence,
and the country will now wonder If it is
to exert the same power over the Senate
that 1t has over the House. II It does
the Democrats will go to the Republicans
for their campaign speeches. There is no
way of effacing the earlier record of the
former"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Mrs. MoIineux,s statement.

The wife of Roland Molineux has given
to the press a spirited denial of the
charges against her which have been cir
culat.d ever since her husband was first
arraigned for the murder of Mrs. Katherine
J. Adams. but which have recently culmi-
mated in an article of more than ordinary
virulence She gives a detailed account
of her life during the period when she was
alleged to have been violating the code of
decorum; but the greatest amount of in
,erest attaches to her denunciation of the
assistant district attorney, who, in prose-
cutting her husband. took occasion to in
dulge in gratuitous aspersions on her
character.
1t is a matter of but little Importance
whether the attack made by Mr. Osborne
on Mrs. Molineux was well founded. or
whether the circumstantial narrative of
her past life, Which the unfortunate wo-
man has just given out, clears her from
all suspicion. The question at issue goes
further and affects the ethics involved in
osborne's public attack on a defenceless
woman. No one will seriously contend
that any considerations of gallantry should
stand in the way of a conscientious dis
charge of duty; but in this instance it
is a well-known fact that there were no
circumstances which justified the assault
upon Mrs Molineux.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

We are advised that it is the intention
of the Administration to send a Congress
sional joint committee to Porto Rico to
examine into the conditions of the island.
Why such trip should be necessary
We do not know; but possibly it may be
pleasant for the Republican participants
in the iunket to see how unanimously the
Porto Rcans are starving under the tn
constitutional oppression of their party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10
FRANK G. CARPENTER
Sherlock Holmes, Jr.

From the Chicago Times Herald
do you see that man with the dark mus
taGhe?' said Sherlock Holmes, jr
Yes. Do you know him."
Il never saw him before. He Is married
He ought to live in a fiat, but doesn't.
His wife is afraid of the hired girl and he
is left-handed."
Mr.. Holmes, you are an everlasting mar
vel. How can you tell all that about a man
you don't know and whom you never saw
before?"
Look at the second knuckle on his left
hand. You see 1t is badly skinned Also
there is a black mark on his left cuff Now
let US see what We must make of this
When left-handed man pokes up the fur
mace fire how does he do it? BY putting his
left hand forward, of course. Thus it hap
pened that 1t was his left hand which
scraped against the furnace door The
blackened cuff shows that it was a furnace
door. Having this foundation to work upon
the rest Is easy. If he lived in a fiat he
would have no furnace to look after and If
his wife We're not afraid of the hired girl
they would make the latter do the poking
up. 1t is all very simple if ones percep-
tive faculties properly trained He can't
really afford to live in a house. because If
he could he would have a man to look after
the furnace. Therefore he ought to live in
a fiat"
But, hold on. How do you know the man
Is married? He can't be over thirty, at the
most. Why may 1t not be possible that he
lives at home with his widowed mother?"
MY dear sir" said Sherlock Holmes IT,
Il am surprised at your lack of perspcac-
ity. If he lived at home with his widowed
mother he would permit her to tend the
furnace herself"