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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

sealed grew to be one Of those things
which can better be imagined than DE-
scrbed
The trouble with most people VINO say
that they cannot endure drafts is that
they do not have enough fresh air to a.
simulate it when they get it. They are
under the impression that because one
small current Of cold wind, coming into
an overheated room, and striking a deli
cate person on the back Of the neck
causes pneumonia. a great deal Of fresh
air taken under proper conditions VIII De
many times more deadly. This is not so
II person were brought up from BABY
hood never to take anything but warm
drinks and shun cold water as If 1t were
strychnine the result OF a first drink oil
any iced beverage would probably be Sc
rious. The same effects would be pro-
duccd by meal Of uncooked fruit eaten
by person who had never before tasted
any Yet, as all physicians will admit
cold water and fruit are two OF The most
hcalthful things in the world when one
is accustomed to them. Fresh air ana
sunshine abundanuy supplied. under the
right conditions. will strengthen almost
any constitution; and the strongest man
can be made an invalid by the want OF
them.
The idea that night air is peculiraly del
eterious in its effects is. happily. passing
away Since there is nothing else to
breathe at night and the out-of-door at
mosphere at that time has in it nothing
worse than a little clean. pure dew 1t
would seem that one might as well breathe
that. especially as the alternative is
compound Of dust. germs, odors, and per
haps furnace and sewer gas. In every
well-regulated household the ventilation
should be so perfect that on entering lhe
house one will perceive no difference be-
tween the air within and that out OF doors
except that the former is heated during
the winter and pleasantly cool during the
doc DAYS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
CIRCULATION STATEMENT


Affairs in the Bluegrass State are
nearing a crisis The Court Of Appeals.
two or The three Republican judges on
the bench ooncurring has decided that Mr.
Beekham is ths legal Governor OF the
state. That ough; TO end the matter and
cause all non-criminal persons 70 cease
resistance TO constitutional authority
Whether IL will or not We shall be better
able TO Judge within q day or two
Coincidently with The decision Of the
tribunal OF last resort the state has al
lowed the public TO learn something Of its
case agains, the persons who are charged
with consuiring TO murder Governor Goe-
bel Although it is evident that much Is
reserved. the facts given out are calcu-
lated 10 show that the authorities have a
very complete chain of evidence against
the guilty men Three independent con-
fessions ccrroborate each other in all es-
seutial particulars. and are further sup
uorted by knowledge obtained on The
strength Of them. Il seems 10 be under
stood that the murderous shot was fred by
a bandit who agreed to commit the crime
60 consideration Of a large cash payment.
sixteen hundred dollars OF which be re-
ceived just before the assassination. and
Of a pardon to be issued by Taylor for a
murder previously committed and for
which he was under Indictment
All the circumstances are alleged 10 i'm
pIicate the former de facto Governor in
the plot. and it will be strange. indeed. if
We do not hear OF his arrest. unless he
should manage to escape into Indiana be-
fore il can be effected It is altogether
probable that. within another week, we
shall have full story Of the assassination
conspiracy with all Of its hideous details.
A history OF that kind would be instruc-
tive as showing 10 what lengths the prac-
lice Of good politics and sound bust
ness methods viii cause a political parts
20 go when it has abandoned respect FOL
law and the Constitution
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
senior Varona ArrRiRns His Country
men for seIfShues-.

HAVANA. April 6.-Senor Varona. Sec
Rotary OF the Treasury. has written a Ions
dsquisition to a f.iend which is published
In today's papers. concerning reforms n
the municipal treasures He tells HE
counirymen some plain and unpleasant
truths about themselves He holds that
many who are preoecupied with political
reforms and the nature OF the future Re
public are within their right. but he him
self holds that there is greater necessity
for social reforms
He would uplift the common people.
raise their standard Of living and tighten
their burdens In each little community In
order that by their increased we'll being
and economic condition an classes might
be improved He complains OF the lack
OF proper civic virtues among the people
Of the higher classes, and their utter dis
regard OF the wants and needs OF the
common people which. he says, reacts %
the detriment Of the whole.
The country. he adds, IS selfish, and he
prey to class prejudices. EndeavOrs should
be made to cheaper life for the poor by
lowering the customs and levyiug direct
taxes. which would be the best system be-
cause the. least harmful TO them. Every
one wanted everybody but himself 90 BE-
taxed
Senior Narona recently publicly stated
that he was opposed to large sugar planta-
tons. and urged the Introduction Of small
holdings because great estates led to the
I perpetuatiou Of class prejudices. which are
/ detrimental to the spirit Of the Republic
I which the Cubans are trying to form The
/ sugar aristocracy attacked him for his pO-
{ sition but be has not changed his de-
| termination TO air his views unAiuchingiy.
/ General Wood IS determined 70 smash
/ the meat monopoly that now controls the
slaughter house. There is a difference OF
/ leo per cent between wholesale and retail
I prices The slaughter house concession viii
/ be denounced and the abattoirs throwa
| open to the public This will result in the
! cutting Of prices in two.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

Mr. Howard c. Hnlegas, the author and
journalist now in South Africa. makes the
positive statement in the New York
World" that at least thousand Boer
women are with the troops which invested
Ladysmith and which are now threatening
Bloemfoutein. They are there not as COOKS
OF nurses. but as soldiers. They go into
the trenches. reload the mems rifles, and
use firearms on their own account. Al
though there have been rumors Of women
in the Boer armies serving as soldiers, no
detailed account has been given of this
feature Of the war until Mr.. Hillegas
story appeared.
Instances Of the valor and devotion OF
these women are numerous. At Spion kop
fourteen men. with their wives, held
position against a large force Of British.
Finally fifty British soldiers charged the
earthwork The Boer men tried with the
butts Of their rifles to hammer back the
assaIlants. while the women began firing.
The men were killed, but the women would
not surrender and were finally shot in
their turn Mr.. Hillegas met bride and
groom going TO war on their honeymoon;
and found a girl Of nineteen, whose twin
sister had been killed by a sharpshooter,
and whose father and five brothers were
like herself, in the field
The British censors have allowed few
reports Of this phase of the war to reach
the outer world. This is not surprising.
and there is no real reason why they
should be blamed for il. Among the anti
English faction such incidents would be
used with telling effect, and British SOL
diers would be accused OF the barbarous
murder Of women, contrary TO the tradi-
tions of civilized warfare. However, there
seems TO be nothing else for them to do
under the circumstances. They cannot
in firing a yolley. arrange ii so that the
bullets will kill only men. nor can they
dictate the precise effect Of cannon balls
and shells. Even In a case like that OF
! the women who helped TO defend the posi-
| ton at Spion Kop, the only alternative TO
1 offer them seems TO be surrender or death.
! No soldier on earth. however brave or
! powerful. can capture and disarm woman
! who knows how to use her rife as well
! as a man and has plenty Of ammunition
/ and it could hardly be expected that the
/ soldiers in this case would retire and al
/ low the women to shoot them as they ran.
/ The action Of the Beers in this respect
places the British in a position which is,
all things considered, exceedingly difficult
Il proves. however, that the Boer farm
ers are doing precisely what they declared
I they would DO They are fighting for
their homes. and are willing to die rather
than surrender. The fact that in these
circumstances. women are to be found IN
( the armies. is explainable. The grand
mothers Of these women helped to repe
savage invasious in the early years OF the
century. They have been trained TO tbs
use OF the rifle. and are hardy, strong. anC
accustomed to rough out-of-door life. To
such women it would be infinitely easiel
to go into the trenches and die beside
their fathers. brothers, and husbands thar
ia STAY at home and wait for news.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
VACATION FOR OTIS.
Jt Is Rumored That lie Will Stnrt Tor
America in June.

Unless something unforeseen arises In
the Philippine situation. General OTIS viii
be given a leave Of absence during the
coming summer. This was stated at the
War Department Yesterday General Otis
viii not he relieved Of the command Of the
army in the Philippines permanently, but
will be succeeded temporarily during the
summer months probably by Major Cen
eral Macarthur.
In The fail General Otis is expected to
return and again assume the duties Of his
command It is expected that General Otis
will start for home about June 10. Ire
Philippine Commission is expected TO reach
Manila about May i. thus giving General
OILS and the members OF the commission
a month in which to confer.
General Otis is said to have been weak
ened in health. and the prospective vaca-
tion is regarded as being necessary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
MAJOR KIRKMAN's DISMISSAL.
Three other officers said To Have
shared His Fate.


Hinder the final jurisdiction conferred by
the articles Of war on general command
ing the field Major General Otis has d.
rected the dismissal from the military
service Of Major George W Kirkman. OF
the l,orty-uinth Volunteer Infantry; cap
tain Twenty-third Infantry. and three Of
Gcers Of volunteer regiments. The War De-
partusnt declines TO make public the
names Of the other officers until the order
of their dismissal has been received by
mail from Manila. II was stated officially
m the department yesterday that the ac-
tiou of General Otis is final. and no appeal
to the President will be Of any avail
The fact that Major Kirkman had been
sentenced to dismissal by court martial
in the Philippines became known several
DAYS ago when telegram came 10 thal
effect from General Otis. II was learned
Yesterday the names Of three officers were
contained in the same telegram, and tna'
General otis notified the War Department
that he had exercised the prerogative as
the final authority in such cases by approx
ing the sentences.
Enauirv made Yesterday on the supposl-
tion that all the officers dismissed we're III
the Forty-uinth Regiment elected an IL
ffmation that this superstition was not cor
rect II IS understood that one OF the o.
floors vas a lieutenant in Major kirkmah s.
regiment The Forty ninth is negro or
ganizatiou. and the only white officers are
tbs colonel. the lieutenant colonel. and the
rbree majors. all of whom are officers OF
the Regular Army
Major Kirkman's dismissal from the vol
unteer service carries with Il his dismissal
from the regular establishment He was
APPOINTED to the Military Academy from
Illinois. in June, 1854, was commissioned a
second lieutenant in the First Infantry. In
1889. became first lieutenant in the Eighth
Infantry in 1856 and a captain In the
Twenty third Infantry In 1899. In septem-
Der. 1899. he was appointed the junior
major in The Forty ninth Volunteers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
THE sEABoARD WINS AGAIN.
Court of Appeals AiIirms Decision in
the Ryan Case.

BALTIMORE. April 6.-The Maryland
Court of Appeals has confirmed the de-
cision of the lower court 10 the proceed
ings instituted by Thomas Ryan against
Louis McLane and others, composing the
committee with which a majority of the
stock Of the seaboard and Roanoke Rail
road was pooled Mr. Ryan purchased Ger
tifcates representing stock pooled with the
committee for d specified time. The agree
ment under which the stock was pooled
specifed that the committee should exer-
rise absolute control over the stock. the
purpose being to secure the highest mar
ket price for the shares.
Mr.. Ryan demanded the return Of the
stock represented by the certificates. He
met with refusal. and brought suit 10 en-
force the delivery. The lower court de
cided in favor Of the committee and Mr..
RYAN appealed and the higher court has
confirmed the original decision. This is an
other defeat in Mr.. Ryan's effort 10 pre-
vent the consolidation Of the various lines
composing he Seaboard Air Line system
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

From the Philadelphia PTess.)
II, the coal mining the iron and steel and coke
,,,lrinr districts OF Pennsylvania, and in what
aro lied the slums Of Philadelphia, Of any
81 rho large cities Of the country, the democrat
izing effects OF an unrestricted, unregulated i'm
.i,ssation are pcrCeptible in the ignorance,
ii'' nerury and vice which abound.
The inPour Of immigrants Of a most undesirable
- ~ orr originally and comparatively pure
stream Of American life has muddied the whole
- ,.aters. it has been too great in volume 10
-, abs,rbed and the process Of absorption is con
I'll, biudered or prevented by the different ma
ss'rsi;tiss herding by themselves in colonies
or quarters in the great centres Of population
That crime increases under existing conditions
ia natural IL will 90 on increasing proporhonate-
IL with that increasing Immigration wieh Is so
Of European population
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

CFrom the Chicago Chronicle)
Al one Presidential campaign after another ever
since the war the Democrats have been caloled
into putting something in the platform or have
hecu coaSed to do something about candidates
that would capture Ohio. It has all been de
fusion and snare. Ohio is as safe Republican
safe ss Vermont and Democrats should leave it
alone. It is Joined to its idols. Let something be
done about platform or candidates that will re-
claim The fan Democratic vote Of New York, New
Jersey Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, West
Virginia. and Kentucky; that is the road to ma
+srpa1 XI,t0rV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
CampbeII Coming Bnck.-TI

Nunlnbfit ne tIllA
ing news reaches Washington fresh from
the lair Of the Tammany Tiger that the
Hon Tim Campbell is coming back TO Con
e. When it is known that the Hon.
rinothv has secured from the mighty
Croker a faithful promise to send him TO
the next House there can be no doubt as
TO his return. It is believed that he viii
REPRESENT the Ninth district, whose inter
eets are now vigiantly guarded by the
Hon Thomas J Bradley. Mr.. Bradley. il
is said has tired Of the cares and woes Of
craftsmanship and has asked his constit-
uents 10 relieve him ar the expiration OF
his present term Of service. II is stated
that hut for the foTtuitOus circumstance
mar on the last registration day the Hon.
Tim Campbell enrolled himself as a citi-
zen Of the Ninth district Mr.. Bradley
might be compelled to serve another term.
M where is the constituency that would
have to 20 far afeld for a statesman
when so eminent an exponent Of the Con-
stiution as Tim Campbell, the Pride Of
the East Side" was in their midst? II is
stated that the post Of honor as private
citizen does not meet either the tastes or
attainments Of Campbell. Craftsmanship
is his long suit. and without it he, as well
as the nation, is unable to find that happi-
ness that conduces 20 longevity and great
ness. Mr.. Campbell, so the legend runs,
will resurrect his famous platform for the
forthcoming contest and il is confidently
nredicted that he will make his Repub-
ican opponent wish he had never aspired
10 congress The platform is brief and
unambiguous, to wit: What is the Con
etitutiou between friends ?"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
HEAVY FLOODS IN TEXAS.
A Destructive Frcshet In the valley
OF the COucho.

DALLAS, Tex, April 1.-THE heaviest
floods Texas has known in years barring
The disastrous overflow Of the Brazos
River in July last, are reported tonight
from the western and central western
sactions Of the State. The most destructive
effects so far known. are in the valley oil
the Copcho. The town Of Water Valley.
zoo inhabitants. is reported 10 have heeh
swept entirely away by the sudden rise oil
the Concho. No lives are reported lost
but the town is said to be In ruins.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
COOL TOWARD ROOSEVELT.
Troy Republicans Merely ComPii-
ment His Administration.

TROY. y. Y, April 6.-The Republican
Congressional Convention for the Nine
teenth district was held here today, ard
the efforts Of Postmaster Joseph 4. Leg
eett Chairman of the district committee,
to adopt resolutions pledging support to
Governor Roosevelt were defeated through
the efforts Of former Gov. Frank s.
BLACK and former Superintendent of Insur-
auce Lou Payn. The resolutions, as
adopted. contained a mere complimentary
reference to Governor Boosevelt's admin
istration. Former Governor Black, Of
Troy. and Louise Payn of Columbia
County. were named as delegates 20 the
National Convention.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

N TIUI
The reason why New York State has come 30
near To- having a monopoly Of hepubhcan wee
rras;.{,ntjgI candidates Is twoiold In the first
uIsce. the Republican candidate for President IS
usually Western man. and so the Vice Presl
dorcv comes East. In The second place, coming
East the Vice Presidency is allotted TO the
arcstest Of the so-called doubtful States, with
he idea that Il viii help 10 carry that State for
tbs ticket. The latter part Of the reason is Of
doubtful souudnoss. What Is needed in Presi-
Vo,k is uopuisrity uf it's principles and OF its
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

For the Democratic Convention
The subject Of the organization OF the
Kansas City Conyention is just now oc-
casioning a good asal scf talk and specula-
tion among Demo@ds at the Capitol. me
temporary organisetIoh. Of course VIII De
formed by the National Committee. and
though quite a ntrnber Of the committee
men are membea Of one or the other
branch Of Congress. hone of them, from
Senator Jones, the Chairman. down, pro
fesses to have the faintest idea who VIII De
given the honor of temporary chairman al
Kansas City. Indeed, none Of them viii
discuss the subject for publication, CHAIR
man Jones being particularly averse to
being quoted. The general impression
seems to be that the temporary chairman
will be selected from New England, ap-
parcntly with the view Of impresslng on
the people Of that section the fact that the
Democracy is not sectional as its enemies
appear 10 have made New Englanders De
lieye. Also. it seems to be universally
conceded that in selecting the peTman@ul
chairman a conspicuous German American
should be chosen without regard TO lhe
community in which he lives The beleI
is getting stronger daily that with proper
treatment by the Democratic managers 'He
threatened revolt in the ranks OF the Ter
man element can be brought about, anu
have a telling effect in states like Mime
sofa. Michigan. Illinois, the Dakotas' ana
even Wisconsin. 1t is thought that the Sc
lection Of a leader Of this element would
be in the line of encouragement and recoS-
milton that the German Americans are
waiting for. and that the bestowal OF the
honor upon one of their new leaders. rather
than upon one Of the older and more promi-
uent would be even more pleasing TO them
This latter consideration eliminates men
like Carl Schurz and Oswald Dittenhoher,
and doubtless would mean the bringing
forward Of some more vigorous and up-to-
date man Of Teutonic extraction who could
appeal directly TO the most virile sentiment
of that class of citizens.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

tFrom the New York World)
Human nature has not changed. The people
psv Necessary taxes none too willingly. They
resent unnecessary taxation as unjust taxation,
aad sooner CT later punish those who infict it
upon them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

bland DHy.-The House today will
devote itself to paying tributes Of respect
TO Missouri's great commouer, the clean
handed. simple hammered. and high souled
Richard Parks Bland. Mr. BANDS death
occurred seven months before the Fifty
sixth Congress convened and the usual
marks Of respect have not been shown
him earlier because OF the desire Of his
friends to arrange a date when suitable
representation of them could participate
in the exercises either on the floor or in
the galleries as spectators. Twenty or
more speeches viii be made in the House
today in eulogy OF the dead statesman
Messrs. DeArmond and Clark viii rake
the principal speeches for the Missouri
delegation Speaker Henderson, who un-
derstood as few men did Mr. Bland s
real greatness and entertained for him
profound respect. will be among the
eulogists Mrs. Bland accompanied by
her eldest son. Theodric, an athletic,
trIm-featured young gentleman, arrived In
Washington yesterday TO attend the ser
vices in the House today. The Senate will
nav its tokens of respect to Mr.. Bland
next Tuesday. when speeches viii be made
nv both Senators Vest and Cockrell of
Missouri Senator Berry. Senator Allen.
and others who had for Mr. Bland profound
respect and speak OF him with genuine
appreciation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

Nessrs. Payne and Dalzell were at the
White House yesterday, and doubtless re
celyed their final hurry orders to put on
he buck and gag and jam the Porto Rican
lnfamv through as speedily as possible,
They express confidence that the job can
he done next week. and. Of course # is
their plain duty" to do IL.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

Il will add anguish to the soul Of Mr.
Wight to know that His Royal Highness
The Duke Of York, far from sharing the
Con missioner's contempt for the Irish,
has named his latest infant son Patrick,
and that the italian King has congratu-
lated the Duke on the happy event.