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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
MORTGAGES on CUBAN LANDS.
The Aggregate, s24s,OOO,OOO, Not
Considered Large.

HAVANA, March 3.-Senor Ruis RIVERA
Secretary OF Agriculture, says he considers
the total OF the encumbrances on Cuban
real estate-s24s, 900, 000-a small amount
and is agreeably surprised ct the figures.
He is also astonished TO find that the
greater part of the land encountered Is
owned by Cubans and not by foreigners
and syndicates, as formerly was the case.
He is thinking Of having the valuation OF
the unencumbered holdings on the island
made from the registers in order to sho"
the proportion o; the total value OF the
property TO the debt.
When this has been done, he Will place
the figures before a banking house New
York, and will see what can be done IN The
matter of raising money by mortgage
He says that in order TO get at the approx
innate value of the unencumbered land al
lowances will have to be made for old as
sessments, which cannot be taken as an
absolute guide, owing to the alteration in
the value of the land and the destruction
of property.
Senior Rivera does not recommend the
unlimited extension of the cultivation of
sugar, because of the competition and ;he
ease with which sugar estates can te de-
stroyed by FIRE in case of the existence of
bandits or revolutlonists. He commends
the raising OF cattle, tobacco, and fruit.
The banking house TO which Secretary
Rivera refers is that Of J. N. Ceballos &
Co. OF New York. which Is interested with
Sir William Van Horne, President Of the
Canadian Pacific Railroad, In the develop
ment Of the resources of the island. Sir
William is anxious TO invest money in land
mortgages If he is assured Of its security
by the economic conditions and laws. Cen
eral Rivera thinks he can satisfy Sir Will
liam on the former point. and law reform
commission is at work on the latter.
General Wood has decided that for the
present no more schools shall be estab-
lished in Cuba. There are now 200
schools, with 10000 pupils. on the island.
The Governor General declares that these
are all he cares for at present. He in
sists that the work of completing the or
ganization of these schools must be at
tended TO before new ones are established.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
AMERICAN COAL ABROAD.
A Great Market in Europe for Our
Fuel.

LONDON, March 3.-The recent despatch
from Berlin announcing the arrival there
Of American coal has attracted attention
in England. The "Statist," in calling at
tention to the vast coal area OF the United
States, whose production is now prac-
tically equal to that of Great Britain, de-
ciares that America is growing to be
great coal exporting country. 1t points
out that the United States will soon sup
ply all the Atlantic coaling stations and
will probably supplant England's great de-
pots on the American coast. Moreover,
the "Statist" expresses the belief that
America will soon have great market in
Europe, where there is now practically
coal famine.
The fuel question in France which has
not recovered from the Loire Valley strike,
is causing political and industrial anxiety.
Germany is suffering from labor troubles
and there is serious talk there of prohib
iting the expectation of coal. This of itself
is striking indication of the positive
dearth of the commodity, just as the relax
alton OF the import duties tells the same
story in Russia. Labor troubles threaten
the complete suspension of the production
of Saxony, while the American mines have
for months been suffering from the most
serious crisis on record.
Austria, besides consuming all her own
production. imports six million tons an
nually. The stoppage of the mines causes
a great demand for foreign coal Germany
is unable to supply 1t, as she is COM
PEELED herself to import Tyne coal largely
for the use of the State railways. some
thing unprecedented In recent years.
The "Statist" points out that the best
American coal, which is said TO be equal
10 the Cardif article, which now sells for
rs and 90 shillings per ton, can be de-
livered at Mediterranean ports at from
to s shilIings per ton cheaper than the
Welsh product.
Taking into consideration the great home
demand IN England all this leads 10 the
expectation Of an increase In the American
supply month by month. Meantime the
Limitation of tonnage IS alone restricting
the flow this way, but the supply of yes
sells will soon respond 10 the demand.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
ARLINGTON WHEELMEN.
A HiII-CIimbing Contest Will BE a
Eenture of TOdny,s Run.

The hilly approach to Overlook Inn will
be the scene this morning Of hill climbing
contest between members and friends of
the Arlington Wheeimen, and It promises
to be the most interesting feature OF the
clubs winter programme OF sports. The
contest was scheduled for last Sunday, but
was postponed on account Of the bad con-
dition of the roads The club will start
from the corner of New York Avenue and
Fourteenth Street northwest, at $3.50
o'clock. and it is expected that large
number of wheelmen will be on nand TO
try for honors in hill climbing. The hill
selected for the contest is well adapted TO
the sport, having a rise OF about sixty de-
grees.
Hill climbing contests are decidedly pop
ular in Boston and vicinity, but for some
reason or other the sport has never been
introduced in this part of the country.
Captain Murphy, who Is interchangeable in
his efforts to arouse interest in the runs of
the club, is quite enthusiastic on the SUBJ
ject. and believes the sport will become
popular in this vicinity after 1t is once
fairly tried. Under the rules governing
such contests riders of high-geared wheels
are given handicap over those whose ma
chimes are geared low.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
THE MARINE BAND BANQUET.
The Anniversary of REORGANIZATION
Celebrated by the Members.

The Anniversary of Reorganization
Celebrated by the Members.
The first anniversary of the reorganiza-
tion of the Marine Band was celebrated
last evening at Reuters Hotel amid sur
soundngs of the most pleasant nature
and under circumstances especially auspi-
cious. The long tables were arranged in
the shape of tuning fork, and the sew
enty-odd guests took their seats on the
stroke OF H. William II. Santelmann, lead
err of the band, presiding.
The banquet hall was tastefully decor
ated with the national flag and the tables
set with flowers. while from the hallway
adjoining an orchestra discoursed popular
classical music.
The menu was well chosen and perfectly
served, and post prandial toasts formed no
small feature OF the conviviality.
The guest of honor was Lieutenant Colo
mel Harrington commanding officer at the
Marine Barracks.
The entertainment committee under
whose management the affair was brought
TO q successful climax, was: Walter r
Smith, chairman; Frank Baptista, Bern
hard Baumgartel William Keppler, Jean
B. H. Moeremans Carl Neumann, Harry
A. Stone, and Henry P. Werres. The band
and guests included The following:
Lieutenant Colonel Harrington, William Ssntel-
mann. Walter F. Smith. Percy S Angle. William
An. Frank Y. Badoile:. A. f. Banker. Frank
Baptista, John Baptsta, Bernhard Baumgartel,
Ferdinand C. Becksrt. Frederick Boettcher, Pal
rick Brannan, Taylor Branson. Howard ID. Clapp.
Harry Eaton, otto Eherhsrdt, Samuel Eopol.1eci
John Esputa. SAMUEL Firth, Alfred Giacchc'u,
Joseph Giovannini, Arcangelo Guerieri, Achile
Guimlond. Herman Jaeger. Samuel johnson, Will
liam b. Judge, William Keppler, Frank A. King,
Charles W. Kruger, Louis NJ. Kruger, Lauritz NJ
Larsen, John ter Linden Julius Loeifier, Gugielmo
DE Luca Arthur De Marco, Leo 4. Mazzullo Ed
ward MeIntire, Robert McKiDnon, Robert Mes
singer Jean B. H MoeTem,ns, Giuseppe Molino.
Fred Naecker, Carl Nermsnn. Josef Oliver, Fred
erick Patzschke, YineeIt Petrola Fred Pfeifer,
Philip Phillips, Heay Repetti, Henry Romer.
Aricsto Scsrpa, Robert Z. Seel, Theodore Sven
huysen, Harry G. Sims, George Sousa, Michele
Sanisci. Harry A. Stone, Henry Stopssck, Samuel
II. Taylor, William c. Taylor. Louis Iilleux,
Arthur Tregina Edward Van LOoch Jacques Van
poucke, Alfonso De Vinceuty, Fred Wslen, ". II.
Walton, L. o. Weber, Henry p Seues, Hans
wunderlich, and Drum Major Bradley.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
SETTLED OUT OF COURT.
The Trouble Over the LindTey Estate
Adjusted.

The trouble over the estate OF the late
Cleiand Lindley, which has been the sub
ject of litigation in the Supreme Court OF
the District for nearly a year. has been
settled out of court. The deceased was a
resident Of the District all his life and left
an estate valued at about $50. 000 the
greater part of which be left to his sister.
Mrs. Ada Dorsey BY his will he cut off
his son, Cleland Lindley, with only a dol
lar. He also made several large requests
to charities, and left the remainder of his
property to his sister.
Through bis attorneys, Berry & Minor,
Cleland Lindley contested the will, Mrs.
Dorsey being represented by Messrs. Ham,
iIton & Colbert According to the terms OF
the compromise Cleland Lindiey will re-
ceiye about $40,0 geo.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Two Offices Abolished.

Just before going to New York the
President directed that the Offices OF as
slstant auditor Of customs and assistant
auditor of posts for Porto Rico be abolish
cd. General Davis Is said 10 have recon-
mended this change, representing that Au-
ditor Garrison, who is Treasury Depart
ment eIuploye. could perform the duties
alone, and provide a saving of nearly
81 goo aanuslly to the island The sels y
Of th> auditor of customs Is s., 900 and au-
ditor Of posts 81 500.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
JACOB COHEN IN CUSTODY.
An officer to he Sent 10 New York
After Him.

A telegram received at Police Headquar-
tiers last night from New York announced
the arrest in that city OF Jacob Cohen upon
a warrant recently sent there by the local
police. The prisoner will be held by the
New York authorities until a detective
can be sent TO identify him. The message
received last night stated that Cohen pro-
tested against arrest and told the New
York officers that his brother was the
man wanted in this city on a charge Of
grand larceny. When examined there,
however. he admitted his identity as that
of the party named In the warrant. A
detective will probably be sent to New
York today for the prisoner
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
The Danish West indies.

The information telegraphed from Copen-
hagen TO the Paris Temps" that the King
of Denmark and Princess Hoering are OPP
posed TO the sale of the Danish West In
dies 30 the United States, does not agree
with the understanding Of the United
States Government. The Danish Govern
ment is believed here to be in favor Of the
transfer, but desires TO ascertain the SEN
timent OF the Kingdom on the question be-
fore taking action.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
The Transport Mcclellan Arrives.

NEW YORK, March 3.-The United
States transport Mcclellan. Captain Nye,
rived this morning from San Juan, San
tiago, Guantanamo. and Baracoa. p r.,
with q cabin passengers. 10 undertakers
and civilians, and 1e1 bodies OF dead SOL
diers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Jailed for stealing MIX.

Policeman Cornweil was the complainant in the
Police Court Yesterday against William Smith,
coloTsd. whom he charged with stealing milk, and
Judge Rimbsli sent Smith to jail for thirty days
Gin default Of payment Q; a line Of $40.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
CUT A WOMAN WITH A RAZOR.
Felix Booker Locked Up on IA Charge
of Intent to Kill.

=
of Intent TO Kill.
Felix Booker and Annie Barber. both
colored. became involved in a quarrel last
night at their home. rs G Street northeast,
and before the arrival of the police Booker
is said to have cut the woman on the head
with razor. She called Justify for help.
and when the patrol wagon reached the
scene she was removed to the Emergency
Hospital. Meanwhile Booker made his
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

escape. but was captured b. the police of
the Ninth precinct station at a late hour
He was locked up, charged with assault
with intent to kill. The wounded woman
improved slightly last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

KITCHEN NEEDS.-Kitchen crystal
soap, sells regularly for &c PC
cake. Special for one day NJ
cakes for. NORTHUMBERLAND. "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

FOR WASH DAy.-sa feet Of the
best quality clothes line; extra M
strong. Special for one day W
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Finest manufactured
suits, worth up 10
SIS, for
1898

In this offering is in
cluded the most remark
able values ever known
in the annals of retail
selling. The suits are
made OF the finest i'm
ported materials. consist
ing Of broadcloths. Vene-
tians. coverts. and yicu-
mas. They're the sea-
sons newest and most
exclusive styles-iackets
are Elton bolero. tight
atting. double breasted.
and REFER styles-with
the correct box pleat
skirts. They are most
beautifully trimmed. Some
have entire fronts of taf-
: feta, while others have
tsffeta band trimmings.
Skirts are applique trim
med in taffeta-and others
are richly braided. Still
more are trimmed with
bands Of self material, in
the latest tailor-made
style. Jackets are lined
in plain and fancy silks.
Besides black. every
shade that's fashionable
is represented. Word
painting cannot do them
justice. You must see
the suits themselves to
adequately appreciate the
exclusive stylishness and
man tailored elegance
that marks every line.
They are positively worth
SIS, $40. and s25-and
choice is offered for 1898.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

LINENS.-One hundred dozen glass
doileys, in red and blue checked eff
fects and plain white, with red and
white striped borders. Instead fAH
of 30c dozen-special for one VI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

WASH BOILERS.-Large size me-
tallic bottom wash boilers AnC
will not rust. Special for one HN
day IL
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

UMBRELLAS.-Ladi and mems 26
and IS inch umbrellas, made OF silk
gloria. Amisilk. mercerized gloria,
helvetia silk. and union taffeta. Choice
Of handsome handles. including burnt
ivory, horn with silver mountings,
plain or fancy dresden, and natural
wood. Paragon frame and close-roll-
ing steel rod. Regular $1.25 to mr.
$50 values. Special for one w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

BEDWEAR.-5 bales OF double bed :;
comforts. covered with fine quality :;
silkoline, quilted on fine O. Or 5
white cotton Worth $500. ~ !
Special for one day. 49,. " CIV q
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

TOWELS.-Extra fine quality satin
damask towels. all pure white with
hemstitched ends; new patterns. Reg
ular worth price is 29c. 1AC
Special for one day, and only "
six to q buyer, at.............. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

HAIR BOWS.-The newest fad OF
fashion-wired hair bows, made of silk
velvet and finest all-silk taffeta and
double faced satin ribbons Sell 0Sc
everywhere at A5e. Special for ~
one day at............... .sO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

CLOCKS.-N C k ell alarm. PAc
clocks. warranted for one year 1QC
go on sale for one day at.... w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Crowds Of eager buyers stormed the suit
department all day Saturday.

the first days response to the sale OF Suits
Skirts and Silk Waists secured from manufacturer under
The selling broke all former records Patrons prompt
remarkable offered the constant stream
evidence Thank aertness and daring for
making such of undefseing possible Without question
the greatest of its kind that has occurred IN many
vaues-the gamenshe wonderfully low prices
Again Monday will be given opportunity
take advantage of the offerings.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

LINENS.-Pure linen satin damask,
~ inches wide. very fine, and close
woven quality - handsomest cor
patterns Our regular Toe and hui
SIC grades. Special for one day w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

RIBBONS.-All-s silk baby ribbons, in
black. white, and all the wanted
shades. Sell usually at &c enC
yard. Special for one day in HQS
50-yard spools for ~
IBBONS.-Superior quality alI-silk
taffeta ribbons, inches wide, in all
the leading spring shades. Reg ar
ular price 25c yard. Special for NJ
HANDKERCHIEFS.- dozen la
dies and mems fine quality handker-
chiefs--the former embroidery trim
med and with lace border and mourn
ing styles-men's have fast-color Dor
ders. Others with initials and some
plain white hemstitehed. Regu. 1Hc
lar price II 1-2c apiece. Special NJ
for one days for. III
G4OVES.-AlI our regular 25c worst
ed gloves and mitts, consisting of
ladies and children's styles ar
fast black and colors-for one III
day, per pair. .............. -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
GOlDENBERG'S|
The Dependable
Store"
922-4-26-28 7th St,
Running through to 7o4-s K St

from worth nd pr ownssm must nwsh The
sandy t o Increasing
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
Ladies stylish dress
skirts, worth up to
SIZ, for
$3.9S

a 40 a. sS%fAA
exaggerated-but inspec-
tion will bear us out.
They consist OF finest
black silk and wool bis
ter crepon skirts, and
finest imported cheviot
skirts. The latter are
trimmed in the most
elaborate manner, with
satin bow knots, and
others are made up of
imported French broad
cloths. trimmed with
satin band fiounces and
with tunic overskirts, and
some are beautifully ap-
plique trimmed. Included
are real Scotch Heather
plaids. with taffeta band
Gounces. Every garment
in the offering is tailored
with the most painstak-
ing care. Every little de-
tail of style is present.
The very cheapest skirt is
worth not a penny less
than ss-while the rest
are regularly sold up to
$1,000. They should create
a sensation at 1898.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-01-24

In regard to the communication
which we publish To-Day from Pine,
wood, signed by the Intendant and
wardens of that town in reply to what
"L. A." had to say III his Columola
letter last week concerning the action
OF Magistrate a. P Ragin in the re-
cent trouble at Pinewood, we suppose
it is scarcely necessary to say tnat Is.
%. a" is Senator Louis Appelt
OF course we are not authorized to
speak for Senator Appel, and do not
know what reply he will make, ifany.
TO the communication, but we are OF
the opinion that there were few
matters of detail concerning the Pine
wood trouble and the correspondence
that passed, of which "L. A was
not and perhaps las not yet been
made aware. We are sure that
should he iud that he has made un-
warranted criticism upon Magistrate
Ragin it would be his pleasure TO Q
correct the same, as we are SATISFIED
it was not his intention to make any
criticism not warranted by the cir
cumstances.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-01-24
Free of Charge.

Any adult suffering from c'id settled
on the breast, bronchitis. throat or lnn..
troubles of any nature. who VIII call at the
r. 3 Loryea drug store, Isaac VI Lor,ru.
Propr, will be presented with 4 sample
bottle of Boschee'S German Syrup. free OF
charge Only Que bottle given to one per-
son, and non to children w!tsHn; order
from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had such
sale as Boschee's Grrmsn SyruN III all
parts of the civilized word Twenty Years
ago millions of bottles were given away
and yonr druggists will tell you its success
WAS marvellous. 1t is really the only threat
and lung remedy generally endorsed by
phvsicians. One Is cent bottle Will care or
prove its value
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-01-24

on the liquor question. But the
question of the Legislature meeting
only once in two years is something
which has never been discussed very
much before. Notwithstanding there
is some good, strong argument to be
advanced against biennial sessions,
yet it appears to be an extremely
popular measure, and We haven't a
doubt but that the people will vote
for the necessary changes in the con-
stitution. Tne principal argument
which is advanced in favor of blen-
NAL sessions is upon the ground OF
economy, but to our mind the strong
est argument that can be brought IN
favor of the question is upon the
broad principle that our state has
too much legislation, and that there
are now many laws upon the statute
books which the people do not need,
and are practically dead issues. When
we consider the experience of Geor-
ola and other States having biennial
sessions, with their special sessions
that are unlimited as to length of sit
ting, then the matter OF economy to
our mind will admit of some ques-
ton. While we are inclined toward
the biennial side of the question, yet
we have not studied it, and the OBJ
stacles which might arise against it,
sufficiently to advocate the measure
absolutely, as we realize it is not a
safe thing to be frequently tanper-
ing with our fundamental constitu-
ton. But if the change will prevent
the passage Of such mass Of unnec-
essary legislation every year and give
the people breathing spell IN which
to take their bearings and learn what
the laws are, and when they are vlo-
lating the law and when they are not,
then we will heartily favor the meas
ure
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-01-24

The question of biennial sessions
Of the Legislature is now one OF con-
siderable Importance to the people of
South Carolina. In fact outside OF
the liquor question and the provid-
ing Of some practicable and efficient
way of controlling the ever present
but debauching and baneful hquid,
the question of biennial sessions Of
our law-naking body is the most i'm
portant measure that will likely be
discussed in the approaching State
campaign. Whiskey is already here,
from the fact that our people have
long since had the taste for it, and for
that reason it may be expected that
for many long years it will be bone
of contention in our politics. The
liquor question cannot, therefore, be
considered as any new problem.
After ell it narrows itself down to the
same old question of whiskey or no
whlskey, and as there are more peo-
pie in the State, it seems, who want
whiskey IN some form or other than
there are who do not want it at all,
then the next question which pre-
sents itself to the good people is,
how 10 control it so as to have as lit
tie OF it sold as possible. So that
there are, really and absolutely, very
few purely new phases presented