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Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
A CAVE OF ADULLAM.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 22.-K the plans of the Indiana middle-Of-the- road populist leaders in conference here today are carried out, the result will be the organization of a new political par ty to be composed of populists, silver republicans, ocial-democrats and sev- eral other political forces. A brand new name is to be chosen, and as rap idly as possible the organization is to be spread in time for the campaign of 1904. According to the statements of Charles M. Walter, who appears to be the king-pin of the new movement, the proposed organization will be cut loose entirely from the democratic and pOpu- list parties, and, to use MT. Walters own words, William J. Bryan's picture will be turned toward the wall.' To- days conference and it's deliberations and conclusions are considered of some political importance, in view of the bearing they may have on the National conference of populists that is shortly to be held in St. Louis.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
House Owners Say Sanitary
 Department is Oppressive.
It is Alleged That Useless and Ex- pensive Alterations Are Ordered for the Benefit of Graspiag Con- tractors.i

Havana, Dee. PA meeting of 300 householders and tenants was held here today under the auspices of the Hava- na Union of Property Holders, which represents S53,900, 900 worth of property The object of the meeting was to pro- tel against the action of the Sanitary Department. Various house owners ad- dressed the meeting. They declared that the Sanitary Department had no definite plan. HoUseholders had put in fittings and pipes that were often un- necessary and very costly. which would be useless when sewers were construct ed .
 They were often ordered to connect their houses with drains in the streets when the streets had no drains Many other impossible orders were given and householders were fined unfairly There was no appeal from the orders issued by the department. Uu would be bet ter, the speakers said, to get rid of the houses than to continue to pay the enormous charges made by the depart ment. The householders had not pro- tested before. as they did not wish to appear as putting obstacles in the way of the authorities.
 The meeting resolved to name a com mission to explain to Governor General Wood the cause of discontent, and to ask him to define all the requisites which householders must fulfill in order that they might know how they stood within the law. They will also ask that the sanitary department be abol- ished. Some of the speakers asserted that many of the changes made in houses only resulted in profit to the contractors who furnished the labor and material.
 The Orphans Home for Colored Chill dren, which is under the guidance of the Colored Sisters of Philadelphia, was opened here today by Bishop Sbaretti. Gualberto Gomez, the colored leader and delegate to the Constitutional Con- vention, made an address. He said it was memorial day for the coIored race in Cuba. It was to the interest of all Cubans to see that the colored race pro-
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

ground and openly disclaimed their inn portance. The farmers then reVOlted against utilization with an organiza- tion with which they had never been really in harmony and found refuge in the party from which they originally came. It will be difficult ito drive them again into open political revolt.
 For these reasons it is doubtful whether a specific declaration on the part of Mir. Bryan that he was ready to lead the reform forces would cause more than a ripple in the political world at this time. Such a declaration is expected by many, and it might re- suit under certain circumstances in the assembly of a considerable follow ing by 1904. a following which would introduce novel and uncertain elements into the political situation in many western states sufficient ito change many electoral votes in unexpected di- rections. Like Senator Harris in his advocacy of free silver, however, MT. Bryan will have to wait for times of depression before he can rally a formi- dable army to his command.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
ILLINOIS TRAVELLERS.
Growth of Commercial Tourists Asso
 citation in That State.

Chicago, Ill.,, Dec. 22.-Figures show ing a gratifying condition of affairs were contained in the officers reports presented today to the annual meeting of the Illinois Commercial Mems Asso- citation. The meeting was held in the drill room of the Masonic temple and was attended by delegates from all parts of the state. Although organ ized less than a decade ago. the asso- citation, which is now on the mutual accident insurance plan, has a mem bership of $500, and is grdwing at the rate If between 50 and 100 members a week. The association membership is limited to travelling men or men who have during their life time been on the road. The report of the secretary treasurer, R. A. Cavanaugh, shows that ST, 300 was paid in benefits dur ing the last year. and that the present cash surplus amounts to $26.000, The convention concludes its business this afternoon, and this evening will be de- voted Ito social entertainment by the 700 delegates in attendance.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
NONE IS IN SIGHT
The Material of the Party Was Drawn Largely From the Repub- lican Ranks, to Which Prosperity Has Returned It-There is Little Magnetism Now in the Army of Dissontent.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dee. 22.-At the Sioux Falls last May. Senator Marion Butler said that if the Democracy was defeated in 1900 the Populist party would again come to life under the same, or another, name His prophecy will probably come true, as the Demo- era tic party will inevitably eliminate the radicalism from its platform in 1904 to such an extent as to drive from it the support of the fiat money and ism" people. There is very lidile en- couragement for the resurrection of the Pcpulist party, however, in the ele ection returns of 1900.
 The fiat money and other Populist blanks of the Kansas City platform Were held in the background during the recent campaign, but there they were and no voter who was a genuine Populist at heart could have voted to sustain the Republican platform if afforded an opportunity of indorsing the Kansas City declaration of princi- ples. That the populism of the middle west, So strongly manifested in 1s96 was only skin deep, and largely a re- suit of industrial conditions, is shown by the Republican vote boiled in states like Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Wyoming and Utah, where Popufism had it's stronghold.
 Even in Texas, where there are over 10000 voters who lean toward the po- ltical beliefs of Ignatius Donnelly, the Bryan vote was remarkably reduced in relation to the vote cast for the Repub- lioan national ticket. There is llltle doubt that times of national depression
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

and distress, especially in the western
 agricultural regions. would again bring
 to third party standard many thou
 sands of voters who are influenced in
 their choice of national politics by their
 environment. As long as material con-
 ditions remain as they are now, how ever, third party would not be greeted
 with any great show of enthusiasm
 even if led in person by w. J. Bryan.
 Senator Harris of Kansas, one of the ablest and most conservative men the
 Populist pan,y has ever sent to Wash ton, acknowledged a condition as op- posed to a theory when he said before the election of this year that there was little chance of Democratic success, and
 that it would take anCchar panic to again arouse interest in free coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1. He also added that the advocates of the theory could afford to wait, for the panic
 would surely come, and wi,rh it a re- newed demand for more money.
 Populist leaders seeking support for a reorganiza tion of their party will find little comfort in the official vote for the national ticket as published in the Commercil Advertiser. It would pug gle them to find a place for national headquarters where local sympathy would be extended. Many of the states which gave large Bryan vote have no streak of populiSm in their political makeup. Texas seems to be the only place where a following of any size could be secured, and even there the parity which gave the late Judge Nu- gent nearly enough 70 .lact him gov ernor, appears to nave abandoned it's decarat tion of war against capital and enterprise and accepted the polit- ical programme of one of the other two great parties. As the Kansas Senator declares, national disaster is necessary to rejuvenate the party of discon- tent.''
 In Kansas the democrats were led by John Briedenthal, the candidate for governor. A strong, able man, who had the confidence of many conserva- tives as well as of the radicals, yet he met with overwhelming defeat at the hands of the republican party, led by a candidate for governor whose strength was largely negative. Kansas Is the birthplace of the third party Without the Kansas dele gation the third party conventions of the past would have been small and their leadership lacking in intelligence. But even in Kansas it would now be difficult to find the skeleton of a third party. organization.
 The reason for this is not difficult to find. The republican party furnished the material for the building of the populist party to it's recent considerable strength. The alliance was a republi- can organization. Committed to fiat money and agrarian paternalism it landed in the democratic party when the latter adopted many of its tenets. In 1900 the democratic leaders forced the alliance principles into the back
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

gressed. Such an institution as the asylum was very important, as the black race, unless it was urged to ad vance, was likely to remain backward In some countries there were special black clergymen for the black people. but in Cuba this had never been the case. Bishop Sbaretti was doing a great work in Cuba and deserved great credit.
 A meeting of members of the Bar As sociation was held today, but it was a small affair.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Woman's revenge on man for being created a woman is the afternoon Kea-
 The average woman missionary is enough to make any man wish he was a heather.
 You can always tell when a man be- gins to appreciate his wife by when he stops eating queer things late at night.
 There is one kind of woman who is made to save other peoples souls, and another kind that Is made to carry around a fat pug dog.
 The average girl may not be sur prised when man proposes to her. but it's a terrible shock to the average man when the girl accepts.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
He Was a Child in the Buy
 ing of Bric-a-Brac.
The Gould Trustees Answer the Suit of the London Curio Dealers Against the French Count Cas- tellane.

New York. Dec. D. In an answering affidavit made by trus- tees of the will made by the late Jay Gould to an injunc- ton suit brought by Anton J. Dfttmar, assignee of the claim of Asher Werth- elmer. a London dealer in curios, against Count and Countess Castel- lane, the trustees declare that Count Boni de Castellane was induced to pur- chase goods by false representation of their value. and that fraud was used to get the countess acceptance of drafts in payment of same.
 Answering affidavits of the countess and Count Boni were expected to be filed today when the case came up in the supreme court.
 Col. F. c. James, representing Helen, George J.. Howard and Edwin Gould, trustees under the will of Jay Gould asked that argument on the injunc tion order bs adjourned until December "A. by which time, he said, the, expect ed affidavits would be on hand. sam uel Untermyer, opposing counsel, con- scented to the adjournment and the court granted it.
 MT. DIllIlldI dShS IOT all restraining tha trustees from paying to Countess de Castellane any of the in come to which she may be entitled un- der her fathers will until his claim is settled. Pending the determination of the suit it has been agreed that the Countess de Castellane may receive S250, GOO for her support. This agreement holds good until next Monday.
 FRAUD IS ALLEGED.
 In the answer of the trustee techni- cal objections are first made to Ditt- mars complaint. It is denied that George J. Gould is a resident of New York; it is denied that the Castellanes have no intention of returning to the United States, and it is alleged that the court lacks jurisdiction of the persons of Boni. Count de Castellane, and of the Countess de Castellane.
 The indebtedness alleged as the ba- sis of the suit was for goods, wares and
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
OVER THE WIRE.

Impatient Party-'You talk as if you had your mouth full of mush. Sup pose you stand a little farther away from the phone.
 Exaggerated Party Cat other end of Wlre)-"I shall stand away from it en- tlrsly few moments. sir, until I have cussed you good and hard, and then I'll talk to you again, you insolent don- key, as close to the phone as I please. deuce take youi"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
FALSE VALUE OF GOODS.

Then the answer states: That the said Wertheimer induced the said Count de Castellane to purchase said goods, wares and merchandise, at ex- orbitant prices, by false and fraudulent representations knowingly made by him, as to the character, antiquity, maker cost and value of said articles, with the intent to cheat and defraud the said purchaser; that in said trans actions he did knowingly and purpose ly cheat and defraud said purchaser, and said drafts and acceptances rep resent the proceeds of said cheat and fraud; that this plaintiff is not bona fide holder for value of said drafts and acceptances, or any Of them; that the alleged aceptances of said drafts by the defendant, Anna Gould, Countess de Castellane, were also induced by said fraud and given in ignorance thereof, and by reason of the premises the said drafts and acceptances are fraudulent and void, and constitute no indebtedness of the said defend- ants"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
A MISCELLANEOUS EFFECT.

'Is Adelaide absent minded?'
 ''I don't know-why?"
 Her hat looks as though she had trimmed it with ribbons and feathers she had sorted out for the rummagt sale.''
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
TRUE.

Miss Olden-"My! I could never have the face to wear such low-necked dress as that"
 Miss Young-"No, of course not, dear. Nor the shoulders, either"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

merchandise, which the answer sets forth:
 Was sold by Asher Wertheimer to the defendant, Boni, Count de Castel- lane, husband of the said defendant, Anna Gould, Countess de Castellane, and not to the said countess; that by the law of the republic of France, where said drafts were accepted and payable, and also by the terms of a certain ante-nuptial agreement be- tween them, the said wife, or her es- tate is not liable for the debts of her said husband, and he has no power to charge her separate estate with said indebtedness; that her alleged accept ances of said drafts were wholly with out consideration and Were procured by fraud, and were and are fraudulent and void as to her and her separate estate and her interest in the income of the said trust fund in the hands of the de- fendant's trustees, and she is not in debted thereon to the said Asher Wer- theimer, or his said assignees, in any sum whatever"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
THE PLEA THAT FAILED.

Well" said one undergraduate to another, "did your father send you that extra remittance you asked for?'
 Not any. He gave me the marble heart"
 50 you asked for rocks and got stone, eh?"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

Here's a portion of the Presidents message intended for you, Carolyn" Nothing of the sort, Clarence" Yes; he advises economy"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

Our line of footballs is more complete than ever before. This is a line in which we excel. Our prices are re- duced-$1.25, $1.75 $2.5O, $3 and $4 Bladders guaranteed on all for 10 days. We also have a complete line of shin guards, nose masks, head gears, etc.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
PICKLE LOVE.

"Our love ripened too fast and is rot ting now" is the way a fair Denver divorcee puts it.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
WITHOUT PENALTIES.
Suggestion of Attorney Duvall Re-
spectinE Overdue Taxes.

Mr.. A. B. Duvall. the attorney for the Dis
trict, has advised the Commissioners in
the case of Mr.. Joseph Solomon, attorney
for Mrs. Mathida Kitz, to allow her to pay
without penalties, etc. the overdue taxes on
the .35-acre tract of land on Hamilton
road assessed against her.
1t appears from the report Of the assessor
says Mr. Duvall. that Louis Henson was
assessed from 1871 to 1890 for one acre Of
land on Hamilton road, and that this as
sessment was erroneous In that it should
have been only for 80 of an acre that
being the entire area of said parcel. The
assessor accordingly the 18th OF last month
corrected his ledger to conform to the true
area. "a of acre of said tract being as
sessed to Eleanora Hutton and 50 OF an
assessed to Mathilda Kitz.
THE assessor" says Mr.. Duvall" consid
ers that this correction Of assessment op-
crates a new assessment, and that the
owners should be allowed to pay the taxes
in arrears without penalty and interest
This, believe, is a proper view Of the mat
ter and I of opinion that order
should be passed allowing the taxes to be
paid without penalties and interest,"
Evening star., 1900-10-11
FINDINGS FORWARDED.
Chief of Police Reports on Cases of
Alleged DerelictiOn.

Maj Sylvester the chief Of police, has
forwarded to the District Commissioners
the findings in several cases of policemen
recently before the trial board. In trans
lifting the papers, the major makes cer-
tain recommendations which 1t is expected
the Commissioners will approve. The cases
were follows
III. w. Cover and J. r. Simpson, found
guilty of entering restaurant. the recon-
mendation being that each be deprived of
further leave of absence this year, and that
Officer Cover be transferred Special Off
Ger {. Nj. Jones. found guilty of non-pay-
ment of debt, recommended that he pay it
in full on or before November 1; j. 7.
Kennedy. found guilty of neglect of duty.
a fine of SO recommended: r. f. Doyle,
acquitted OF charge of conduct unbecoming
an officer. recommended that charge be
dismissed, but that the officer be admon-
ished against using loud and seeming harsh
language in the future; VIM. b. Linebaugh.
acquitted of neglect of duty and inetficiency.
recommended that charge be dismissed the
officer to be transferred
In the case of Policemen j. H. Houser
and Cooney, charged with voluntarily ap-
pearing as witnesses against the District in
prosecution by the water department in
the Police Court. Maj. Sylvester states that
Officer HOuser did not appear. being ill, and
that Officer Cooney was requested by the
court to testify.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
VISITING SIR KNIGHTS.
Party Representing New Haven Com
mandery, Il. t., in the City.

mandery, *. t., In the City.
A party of Knights Templar and ladies ar
rived in the city last evening and were re-
ceived at the depot by members OF the local
communicates. The visitors were escorted
to the Metropolitan Hotel, where an Inn
promptu reception was extended to them.
1t Is expected that the visiting knights,
who are members of New Haven. Conn.,,
Commandery. No. 2. and are on pilgrim
age in celebration of the seventy-fifth amir
versary of the founding of the command
cry, will receive other attentions from their
brethren in this city. The party numbers
lis. 1t left New Haven last Saturday af-
ternoon, and the members expect to reach
home next Saturday. They will remain in
this city until that day. The party has Wis
tied Baltimore, Old Point Comfort, Rich
mond, Luray and Gettysburg, coming here
from the latter place.
An invitation has been extended the visit
ing knights to take part in the annual
parade of the District Communicates which
will occur today, to be followed by an in
spection and drill on the White Lot
Tomorrow the New Haven Knights Will
visit Mount Vernon. Officers of the COM
mandery accompanying the party are AL
bert w. Mattoon, eminent commander r.
G.. Gilcrest, captain general; John H.
Pearce, senior, warden. Frank Bish-
OPP. Junior warden; K. b. Baker, sword
bearer, and G.. E. Rounds, adjutant. The
visitors are In uniform, and wear nutmegs
tied to their coat laHels with narrow red
ribbon. on which is printed the name of the
commandery and the object of their jour
ney.
Since arriving here badges of white and
black ribbon, attached to circular disks
bearing portraits of George Washington,
We're presented to them by the knights Of
this city
Evening star., 1900-10-11
FIRST OF HER RACE APPOINTED.
Death of Sophia Holmes, an Old
Trrasmrs nepa rtment EmpIoye.

Death of Sophia Holmes, an Old
Treasury Department EmpIoye
Sophia Holmes, one of the oldest employes
of the Treasury Department. died yester-
day al the home Of her daughter. Mrs. s.
H. Wilkins, 1890 18th street northwest. after
long illness. She was seventy years of
age, and was the first colored woman ap-
pointed to a position in the United States
government. During Lincoln's administra-
tion Mrs. Holmes. who was born Of free
parents in Georgetown. was appointed
cEarwoman In the treasury. In 1863 she
performed deed that practically gave her
life position in the treasury. While at
work one afternoon she discovered a large
number of treasury notes in waste basket
She Immediately recognized that a big
bunder had been made. She wrapped the
notes In bundle and then sat down on It,
determined to await the coming of Treas
urer Spinner, II being the latter's custom
u visit the treasury every night. Mrs
Homes heard The footsteps Of Mr.. Spinner
and shouted TO him. He FASTENED to her,
with pistol in hand. not knowing what to
expect. She handed him the money, still
in sheets. and he was so pleased that he
left a standing request that her position
should be made one for life. She had her
salary raised to a comfortable sum.
On another occasion Mrs. Holmes detect
ed a man stealing $1,000 from the counting
room Of the treasury. She caused his ar
rest ana the money was recovered. Mrs
Holmes liked by everybody in the
treasury, where she was Familiarity known
a "O!d Sophie"
Mrs. Holmes was married to Melchoir
Holmes a slave. Sne was frugal and saved
enough money 10 pay for his freedom.
She leaves five children. She was a member
of Asbury A. NJ. r. Church. from which
she will be buried Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The remains will be inferred in
Harmony cemetery.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
DIES IN THE FLAMES.
Infant Child Loses It's Life I'm Burn
ing House.

Sarah Robinson, colored. fifteen months
old, was burned to death at the home of her
mother, Sarah F. Robinson, No. 327 l.
street southwest. yesterday afternoon. The
child was alone In the house when a fire
started from a supposed defective fue or
an overheated stove. In a short time the
flames had spread to other rooms and also
to the houses Of William Bailey and Will
liam Sayles adjoining. When 1t was made
known that the child had been left in the
house. in room the second floor an
effort was made to rescue 1t. but 1t was
too late, the flames having done their
deadly work. The body was recovered and
removed to the morgue and a certificate Of
accidental death was given by the coroner.
The house in which the fire started was
damaged to the extent Of $50, and the loss
on furniture and clothing IS estimated at
$50 Mr. Sayles' house and contents sus-
taired damage to the amount of about $780,
while $50 will cover Mr.. Bailey's loss.