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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
A COMPLICATED CASE.
EayestiSaf sen sof the Venezuelan As.
pslaTt Con{reversy Continues.

PAlait Con3Feyersy Continues.
a new comp1cation has arisen in the
diplomatic incident growing out Of the
alleged forfeiture by the Venezuelan Gov
eminent of 4 Pitch lake concession TO The
National Asphalt Company. of New York.
The National Company complained that
its rights were transferred by Venezuela
to the New York and Bermuda Company.
another American concern, but this last
named organization now comes forward
with complaint that its concession has
been abrogated in behalf of the National
Company.
The State Department is investigating
the matter through Francis B. Lcomis.
United States Minister at Caracas, but SO
far has been unable to reach an intelii-
gent idea of Just what has been done by
Venezuela and what rights possessed by
Americans have been cuTtailed. 1t has
also been unable to see how the transfer
Of a concession from one American con-
esrE to another has caused, as alleged,
Political disturbances Ia Venezuela For
the present an American war vessel will
be retained at La Guayra, the port CT
Caracas, on account of Minister LOOMS
adyices that American interests might re-
quire protection. Mr.. Loomis IN q de
spatch received by the Department yes
terday says the Venezuelan Government
appears to be getting the upper hand IN
III disturbances
Owing to the orders sent at the re-
quest OF the State Department to the
training vessel Hartford. Admiral Farra-
CUTS Mobile Bay flagship. to remain at
La Guayra 10 protect American interests.
the Navy Department finds itself seme-
what embarrassed IN carrying cut pre-
viously arranged plans. The Hartford
was to meet at Trinidad the training ship
and transport Buffalo. now on her way to
Manila by the Cape Horn route. il vas
intended TO have the Hartford transfer
her most efI5eient landsmen, who are
needed On the Asiatie station, and receive
in return number OF green hands who
require more training
Rear Admiral CTownlnshield, Chief OF
the Navigation Bureau, had talk with
Secretary Hay about the matter yesterday
10 ascertain whether thu State Depart
ment was willing to let the Hartford leave
La Guayra temporarily Mr.. Hay EFT
determination OF the matter to Admiral
Crowninshields discretion and il is prob
able that the Hartford will make eHiek
trip to Trinidad and return to La Guayra
or the Buffalo viii 90 out of her way 10
stop at the Venezuelan port
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
AN RwNcT BROTHERHOOD.
Last Member of BridEeport'S Suicide
Club Kills Himself

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. Dec. 2S.-The last
surviving member c. the famous Suicide
Club that had its origin in this city died
yesterday by his own hand The victim,
GustaYe Wolf. a Jewelers. clerk. blew
out his brains IN his beachamber IN the
rear OF the store where ne was employed.
Wolf was native of Wiesbaden. Ger
many, and is said to have come of noble
parentage His mother. an aged woman
is now in New York with q daughter.
Wolf WAS finely educated and A skilled
musician
The Suicide Club was formed IN this
city almost eleven years ago Wolf was
said 10 have been the last member aG
m1tted II was a club tradition that one
member should die by lot each year, and
it is notorious that for Eve years one Of
the members persisted by his own hand
John Kensie, saIoonkeeper, In whose
tavern the club vas said TO meet. was
the first victim W H Maby soon follow
ed; than came Martin zepp; Henry
Freise was the fourth, and William Brill
the fifth. There were other alleged mem
hers. but they either died OF natural gaus-
es or moved to other parts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
A CoMBINE AGAINST ADDIcKs
Oe,.,yyare Democrats Think He Can
BE Defeated.

WILMINGTON. Del. Dec 2s-Speak-
ing OF the conference of Democrats at
Dover. Chairman Willard Salisbury. OF
the State Central COMMITTEES, says:
From the sentiment expressed at the
conferences the Democratic members Of
the Legislature would re justified in CO.
operating with the anti-Addicks Repub-
liCans TO organize both houses and elect
United States Senators. which would
mean the rejection of Addicks and Ad-
dicksism for at least two years. All the
anti-Addic11s men need do is to show their
sincerity in fighting AGdicks by holding
four votes out against him.
Ex-SecretaTy et State }. Harvey White
man says: 1T looks favorable toward
making 81 impossible to elect Mr. Ad-
dicks Senator
Patrick Neary, Chairman of the Demo-
cratic County Committee. says:
The general sentiment Of the confer
eRee WAS to beat Addicks at all hazards
All the Democratic members of the Legs
laIuTe except Fariow, / think, could be
held, and two regulars elected If the
sEti-Addieks Republicans are really sin
eere in their desire 90 defeat Addieks.
The Democrats cannot afford to have it
go out that the State had simply been
bought for dollars and cents"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
NEW YeRz CANAL PROJECT.
Report on 3 Barge Waterway to ne
Made in February

:
Made in February.
ALBANY, Dec. Estate Engineer Bond
states that he will submit his report TO
Governor odeil regarding the probable
cost OF a barge canal from Buffalo to the
Hudson River en- February Y. The state
Engineers survey has been IN progress
for six months. and the engine now
making the computations ne, % de-
sermine the cost of the suggested canal
The canal advisory committee. of which
Gen. Francis " Greene was Chairman.
estimated that the cost of q barge canal
would be s62. 600. but this was Fecog-
nized merely as q rough estimate. The
State engineer has no figures yet TO de-
termine what the cost viii be- Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff says:
Ihe Produce Exchange Of New York
ana other commercial bodies are taking
deep interest ia the movement for the
construction OF barge canal, and
throughout the State the subject is being
considered I regard it as the most i'm
portant subject which the Legislature viii
have to consider and it should be debated
with great care It should not be hastily
acted upon, and. therefore. I would favor
having the Legislature remain in session
Until May IL necessary IN order to bring
about thorough debate upon it. The
Canadians are pushing the development Of
OF their canals and trying thus 20 lure
the grain Of the West on its way 20 Eu-
rope IN their direction. II certainly IS
time when the members of the LegisIa-
t1re Of New York are called upon to give
careful attention 10 this threatened com
petition with the canals of this State
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
REINSTATEMENT IN OFFICE.
Veterans Taking Liberal Advantage
of the Recent Ruling.

Veterans Taking Liberal Advantage
of the Recent Ruling.
The privilege Of reinstatement in the
Government service after having been
separated therefrom for more than one
year does not only apply to veterans Of
the civil and Spanish wars. who were hon
orabiy discharged because Of wounds or
sickness contracted in the line OF duty,
but includes the widow of a veteran Of
either war. and also army nurses
Since the publication in The Times that
the veterans of the Spanish war who were
discharged the service on account Of
wounds or sickness contracted in the line
of duty were eligible for reinstatement
in the Government service the number of
such applications has naturally increased
Before the Civil Service Commission viii
Issue the necessary certificate the army
record of the applicant for reinstatement
is sent for and closely scrutinized. Sew
erai reinstatenents have been made
within the past ten DAYS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
10 RAISE ITS OWN MATER1AL.
The United Fruit Company Buys
Land In Cuba.

NEW ORLEANS. La. Dec. 2S.-The
United Fruit Company, which has monop-
oily CT the trade in tropical fruits. shows a
disposition to concentrate its business in
Cuba. raising its own bananas and cocoa
nuts. This vii render it free from the
interference IN its business caused by Cen
trai American revolutions, and the bananas
Viii be nearer New Orleans. New York,
and other American ports The -ompany
eastern Cuba, fronting upon the NM Bay,
an excellent port
Mr. Durham, one OF the company's vice
presidents, came down from Boston 70
close the bargain The tract cost s75e, 0o0
The United Fruit people have bought an
other tract of land in western Cuba. near
the PinaF Del Rio port of Mantua, abreast
Of the Yueatan Channel, the bulk of which
is suitable for bananas It will be con-
nected by rail with the Cuban capital.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
A SCHOOL TEACHER HAzED.
An Indiana PedasoEue Sea<i.
Drowned by HIS Pupils.

An Indiana PedaEoEue Nearly
Drowned by HIS Pupils
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 2S.-Wesley Du-
gan, a public school teacher near Peters
burg. was the victim of tszing at the
hands of bis pupils yesterday which near
ly cost him his life. He was set upon by
the larger pupils and carried TO the edge
Of pond in which il was proposed to
duck him.
Breaking away. Mr.. Dugan ran into the
water and Wad6d 10 q stump a short dis
lance from the bank. There he was
Delted With stones and clubs till forced
70 take to the water again and try to
reach the opposite bank. He was al
ready numbsd with the cold and before
reaching the opposite bank, lost con-
seriousness and was drowning when a far
mer rescued him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
OCEAN AND LAKE SURVEYS.
Congress to Re Asked to Appropriate
100000 for This Purpose.

ConEress to BE Asked to Appropriate
100000 for This Purpose.
An agreement has been reached amcng
officials OF the War, Navy, and Treasury
departments to urge Congress to appro-
pirate S1ee.00 to be expended by the
navy in making ocean and lake surveys
There has heretofore been some contro-
versy as to which department the sur
veys should be conducted under, and the
arrangement places the work under the
supervision OF the Navy Department The
appropriation viii be asked for in the
Naval Appropriation bill.
The agreement is signed by Rear Ad-
ulira1 r B. Bradford Chief of the Bureau
Of Equipment; Brig. Gen John NJ. Wilson,
Chief of Engineers of the Army, and o. H
TittHlann. Superintendent OF the Coast
and Geodetics Survey
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
Going Back to Dark Ages,

(fFoaa the PIttshurg DIspRtcn-)
The announcement by the Philippine commission
that al laws shall be promulgated in English.
that English shall be the language Of the schools
tle courts sid Of the government generally takes
US back FOR parallel 60 the Norman conquest OF
England snd the later Of Ireland The rule
OF the dark ages that the rulers and conqyserers
should have a tongue separate from and largely
which permitted oppression and kept up ealEnity.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28


wha could have thought that what
everyday supposed 20 be house Of
mercy for the unfortunate, has been
In fact hell of horrors. of bru-
tai beatings. torture. and murder? That is
what New York's famous Bellevue Hos
pitaI Pavilion for the Insane has turned
cut to be!
A-9he 9oroner's inquest now being held
upon the body Of an insane patient named
billiard a small. weak. and harmless iu-'
Ratic VINO recently died in the Institution,
it has been proven that the helpless cree
ture was repeat edly beaten. jumped On. his
ribs kicked in. and that. finally. he was
pounded and choked to death by three
nurses who are uuder arrest.
The billiard case is only one of hun
dreds which nave escaped attention. either
bscadse the victims survived o.. dying.
wire hu-rieiIy buried and evidences CT
crime thus concealed. The New York au-
tholities have been reused to action. pub
lie sentiment il the city and State is in
famed, and the marderers OF HiIliard geem
to have the bright prospect before them Of
occupying the chair Of state al Sing Sing
for brief and conclusive moment.
The case is ore of fearful interest. What
could happen IN one of the greatest and
until now, presumably one of the best
conducted institutions of the klad, may be
happening in others The Bellevue dis
closures raise the question whether it is
not the duty Of the State to regularly en-
ploy force of competent secret service
men to keep check uton the administra-
ticn of insane asylums. to which, now.
helpless men and women are consigned.
protected only by the degree of humanity
which may inhere in officers and attend
ants.
1t is sadly to be feared that the hazing
of patients by nurses is widespread
practice Glass honor as in the in
stance Of Bellevue. has been utilized to
suppress the truth: and the hapless
''plebs' of the hospitals are crazy, or ac-
eused of Iunacy, aud viii not be believed
if they testify against their inhuman per-
secutors. No doubt. If there had been
tabasco sauce on the bellevue menu, IL
would have been uset- on the eyes and
throats of patients to bring them TO a
proper sense Of discipline Otherwise the
Bellevue and West Point methods aFPe2
10 have been very similar. We are quite
sure that the nurses who hazed billiard
would be willing to swear tfst they con-
sidnred the choking to death Of Tlap,
whose ribs they had previously broken,
by twisting sheet around his neck, as
only intended for his good. and an act
calculated 10 restore him to sanity and
liberty.
The murderers OF billiard at Bellevue
are merely vulgar criminals and brutes
in public estimation In what. let US ask,
do they differ from other hazers who do
their victims to death?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
PRIcKED By HIS CONSCIENCE
Confession of Man Who Got Post.
oElce Appointments.


Ofslce Appointments
Postmaster General Smith received the
following letter YESTERDAY from Chicago
written Christmas Day:
Dear sir-Ea the year 1885, / applied
for a position in the classified postal
service. I took the examination, passed
and was appointed I worked in the post
Office in Chicago two aud three-quarteI
months and then resigned. But in the
application a question was asked, Were
you ever IN the Government servfce?' Ny
answer was no. That was lie and that
is what I Sant to confess. I am de-
serter from the 3eyenae Service from
the steamer A. J. Dallas. Portland Ne
This lay between me and my God. He
demands OF me 8 full repentance. res.i-
tuition. and confession of everything ]
have ever done and to make It good SO
far as It Is within my power"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
NIB. posPAssos THE HOST.
The New Yorker ErsertHinz Virgin
fnns NJ n Barbecue,


WARSAW, Va. Dec. 2S.-John R. Dos
passes, the New York lawyer. yesterday
gave an entertainment at his plantation
at Sandy Hook, westmoreland county, on
the Potomac River, to SOC Virginia people
A prominent feature OF the affair was a
barbecue. Mr. Dospassos is the largest
land owner in this section of Virginia
AT the conclusion of the elegant repast
served in one of the large buildings OF
the place, Hon ". a Jones expressed
the pleasure which all felt st being so
royalIy entertained after brief re-
sponse by Dospassos, Representative
DeArmond of Missouri made speech
The afternoon was devoted to music and
rnerrinent Mr. pospassos came from
Washington in his steam yacht and was
accompanied by his sou and several New
York friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
Die In Nebraska.

(Fron The Nebraska State JolIrnaI)
Unless one IS military man by nature 20
sifion on the governors STAFF in time OF actual
hostilities Is very embarrassing On state oe-
easjous It involves dignity of bearing and an
eleqeencc OF motion that can only be acquired
by much patient practice. stimulated by the ua-
questioned convietiea that ySu Just about Il.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
In Trouble.
fFrom the Boston Transeript.

Mrs Turt.edoye-Do yeu know, dear. I'm AFRAID
Harry does not love me the way he used 10. -
Mrs Kissimee-You de not mean to say he IS
cross to you
Mrs Turtledove-So; but he says that he IS
hanSering Tor a square meal; that he'll starve IL
death If he docs not get away from chaEing
dish diet before long. And ne used to be scen-
tbuSiastic over the things cooked in the ehatiHg
dish when he came to sec mel Men are change
able.''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
Get Along without snbssdie,

CFrom the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Canadian and American vessels are engaged in
this international traffic, just as British and
american vessels are engaged IN similar 1ntfr-
national commerce across the Atlantic but there
has been no cry for subsidies TO enable the
Araesican lake vessels TO hold their own in the
competition and the bill before the Senate does
not offer them any. The lake vessels eontrsve 10
get along pretty well by their own efforts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
CURRENT HUmoR.
son,ething Like Il.

from the Cleveland Ram De1leT-1
Ct see that General GhafTee wrote sharp letter
about the stealing of the astronomical irstTli-
saents FROM the Pekin observatory Do you know
what was in The letters''
Il dunno exactly. but It vas sometf5n' like
Cit move on yoG an bring back them spy
glasses !"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
when they Tried to Get Even.

from the Baltimore H5iald)
There Is suspicion shat the cadets who are
testifing upon their experiences before the Wesr
Point haziag Investigation are eneavoring to fore
stsA any investigation OF what happened the rear
after they were treshnen-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28

The willy policemen of Omaha tap their
noses mysteriously, and hunt for clues.
They admit that the elusive Mr.. Grove
and his friend Lillian have disappear
ed, and now may be anywneIs
between Hudson's Bay and Pata-
gonfa; but, since they have lost
hope of finding the kidnapers. they are
bound TO be happy in the clue business
TIE horse which Mr.. Grove rode has been
identified. He had two white feet and
q White front foot" the latest despatch
informs US There is gasoiene stove
mis- sing aud TO be accounted for. t was
used to cook young Cudahy's food while
he was held for ransom. The police hops
to find it in a well where it may have
been thrown Should they succeed that
much viii have been accomplished toward
capturing the flying Grove.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
= Phasc of Socialism.
lFren the Pittsbslrg Post. J

= 7 =
Certainly VIC would call It rank socialism If the
Government devoted money 70 wheat growers
az blseksEaitis or carpenters 70 make an unuroht-
able vocation lucrative add 70 ALREADY ASSURED
gains: yet such donations would be greater prs
version Of public trust Khan Suhs;ssizfssz si.:,
builders snip oEaeTs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
what Could She SAY.
CFron Brooklsn I;fs.9

NaheI-Fhat nearsghfef sI. Whethcrno actually
asked me on Christmas night II the wTeatt o.
zsintergreen IN the paFior was BsistIetoe.
.ssEhst did you tell aim2
MabeI-Whs, what could II
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
Somewhat Surprised.
lFrom Puck.)

seYes.- said the first detective; ''Havkeye ar
rested the nan in Chiesgo-''
That's peculiar. nursugFed the second de-
tective. .1Ihese wasn't any reward offered,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
Ia Panr CoInI,innffa1

tSfom JuGgc-1
Ms WagSles-Wilie doesn't seem satisfied, al
though bcrEiit biIa q top. ! kite, AID 2 sled.
Wsggies-No wonder Every of those pres
ents has a string to it.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28

Oficer to whom it would not be hopeless.
What appears to be most needed at West
Point at this moment is etern, active.
shrewd. and relentless superintendent.
and if he were furnished with a whipping
post and authority to use it st his discre-
ton. that would be SO musa the better.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
Here,s Healfh so zen.

Tat Is the motto Of Cascarets Candy 6sthaTsic,
and iron=clad guarantee GOES Eitk it to tiosc
who use the magic tablets. Druggists, Ioc,
csc, 5oG
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
Empruaence.

tFren the Chicago Newsl
zz5Sss saHny-xSily is Billy in such agony?
Aslsiskers-Hc ate pineusflion and forgot 70
take gu the pins.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28

There is a painful War Department scan
dal at large concerning gorgeous alleged
hemp deal in the Philippines. Ex-Secret "
Alger. too. is credited with a design to
make unpleasant references % illusions IN
his forthcoming book, now in press. We
understand It is pity to see such bick-
erings in the Republican household Mr..
Hanna would better hurry back to Wash
ingtcn and take Detroit il On the way.
A few more deplorable things of one Bibd
or another, added 20 the Hay Paunesfote
Treaty, the Subsidy. and Panama jobs. and
tie hauling down of cur flag in Alaska,
might ALLEVIATE the American people from
tbe elephant, his keepers, and even his
Hay
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28
SURPRISED.
From PGcl

Customer Evczybedy 5Ioa't eat Fsauksurters
Dealer "a recent aTrITal)-Sein9 Hiysniei. vot a
strange golntrFi
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28

The Panama Canal Company has held a
large but not enthusiastic annual meet
Ing n Paris. It's managing director was
pleased to assure the shareholders that
negotiations in Washington we're pro-
crossing, but that, in present circumstan-
ces. it would be inopportgne for him 10
expose their purpoTt. He was wise. There
is q great deal going on in the connection,
which might not staad Illumination or
ventilation JUS now 4ir. Hanna has not
yet seen fit to assure US that there IS no
Panama lobby in Washington Up to the
present time he has only gone as far as to
say that there is not a trust ia the Unit
ed States" and that there is no lobby
behind the Subsidy bill StiIl, as the
Panama director said, negotiations IN
doubtedIy are progressing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28

Prompt relief IN sick headache, 5sizzincss.
nausea constipation, pan IN the side guaranteed
to those 1ssinE CsrtcTs Little Live Pills One
dosr. s.Sali price. Small desc Small PHI.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-28

Lord Kitchener wires his Government
that the Beers are everywhere being
pressed by British troops. He also ad-
mits that they have three distinct col
umns in the field, and thai numerous at
taeks on British positions were made On
Christmas Day. How much this looks
like early pacifeation Of South Africa
we are unprepared to say.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-04-14
II.

"If I'd known he was to be here I'd
never have come! 1 hate even being
In the same housew
But, Cora, dear what has he done?
Ivan is such favorite generally"
Its not anything he has done, it's
what l did. Before you can under
stand, Mill, you must hear the whole
story. Last summer, before l came
into my money, old Grundy and were
staying at hydro"
First tell me, who in the world is
old GrundyP
My old governess; she always plays
propriety, you know. Well, the doctor
there was a bachelor and very anus
ing. There was one girl who came to
stay there every year who couldn't I'M
derstand how it was he didn't become
slave to her charms. He told me a
story; conceited of him, Mill, but very
amusing-when she arrived there one
day she greeted him with I say, are
you married yet"
"'Not yet he responded. I'm wait
ing for your
Humphr with a toss of her head
You'll have to wait long timer
"'Well, hope SOL he returned bland
iy, and must say br1tally. and Beau
ty.' as we called her, sulked and re-
fused to speak to him for several
daysw
"But what has this to do with Mr.
Carlyon?" says Mill. much dignified.
This, dear. A fortnight ago at the
rose show I saw a man was positive
was DR.. Clarke; he was close by me;