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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Mr. Bird s. Golfer. Comptroller of the
City of New York. has been perceptibly
astir during the last few months. and his
proceedings have attracted much attention.
One of the things which he has done is
10 write a book on municipal government
as illustrated by that of New York City,
and in it he takes occasion to express very
vigorous opinions on the subject OF public
charities. He says that the city is called
upon 10 aid numerous small private chart
table societies-and some large ones as
well-which do nothing except waste mon
ey and pauperize the objects of their be-
nevolence.
This is an Indictment which is likely to
cause some commotion, for many of these
private societies are supported and man
aged by people more or less prominent in
society, and they do not like to have their
pet schemes OF benevolence interfered with
or criticised. The conditions which pre-
vail in New York can be found, on a
smaller scale in almost any American
city, so that Mr.. Coler's campaign against
these charitable associations will be OF
general interest, especially if it succeeds
One of the charges which he makes Is
that the money granted by the city and
contributed by the public 10 these socie-
ties is largely expended in salaries, so
that a comparatively small percentage OF
1t filters through TO those who are sup
posed to be benefited. Anyone who has
looked into the workings of religious or
ganisstions in general will be prepared to
believe this statement When a society
feels that II must rent offices in the bust
ness section Of a city, and furnish them,
and employ secretaries and bookkeepers
and other agents at comfortable salaries.
the sums contributed by the public are
generally reduced TO small fraction by
the time all these expenses are paid.
Like many other businesses in which the
middleman is employed, it is Improbable.
Mr.. Coier cites in his book an instance
OF a society, organized for the purpose of
supplying clothing TO shipwreeked sailors.
which for several years obtained small
appropriation from the city. The officers
finally requested an increase Of this sum,
and the city authorities, very properly,
enquired what had been done. They found
on investigation that a sailor shipwrecked
on the coast of Oregon had received a
suit OF underwear. q pair of hose, and a
rubber coat; some shoes and oiiskin caps
had been sent TO a crew wrecked on the
reefs Of Florida; in addition to the money
obtained from the city the society had re-
ceived several donations of second hand
el ,thing and one box of knit bands TO be
worn on the wrists. That was all-except
that there was charge for salaries that
slmost balanced the amount received from
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
The sympathy of Hanna.

CFrom the indianapolis News)
The concern OF Marx Hanna for the poor work.
ingInen is most touching. He insists that the
Porto Rican Tariff bill is in the interest OF the
wage earners To his sympathetic mind the
granting OF free trade to Porto Rico seems to
point 10 the adoption Of the same policy with
reference to the Philippines. And SO he urges
the Republicans to stand firmly together for the
bill." Yet this is the same Hanna who is strain
ing every nerve to secure the passage of a Ship
Subsidy bill, the effect of which will be to put
millions of dollars into the pockets of the Stand
ard Oil magnstesi When the American working
men have to rely on Mark Hanna to take care of
their interests they will be in bad way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
No Need for Subsidies.

ffOIN lht itI"SIt ffe4HIusJ
We are now the greatest shipbuilders in the
world. and can get along without subsidies. The
people would willingly grant subsidies if it were
Necessary TO put our merchant marine in the fore
front of prosperity, but it seems unnecessary. IL
NAV therefore be true that the Republican leaders
in Congress are afraid to push this subsidy bill
when public sentiment is already aroused against
it the unjust and disgraceful treatment OF
Porto Rico,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

According to Administration gossip, ne
gotiations with Denmark, for the purpose
Of acquiring the islands of st. Thomas and
Santa Cruz, are still in progress. There
are two things which seem to promise fail
ure. If we need these islands at all ii is
for the purpose of terrifying them In con-
nection with the Nicaragua Canal. But,
with such an agreement as the Hay
Pauncefote Treaty in force. that would he
a useless expense. We should be entirely
outclassed by British West Indian fortfica-
lions and naval facilities. The second rea-
son is that the rum trust would raise
riot against the annexation Of an Island
producing the pleasing beverage identified
with the name of Santa Cruz.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
In a auardary.-It is said that Sc

In auapdary.-It is said that SEN
ators AllisonI Fairbanks and Beveridge are
more harassed by the Porto Rican Tariff
bill than any other members of the Senate
AS supporters of the President. it was their
pleasing duty 10 bring the pressure of their
influence TO bear upon certain members of
the House in favor of the measure when its
fate was uncertain in that body Now it
is "up to them in the Senate, and they
are said to be wavering in their support of
it. If they vote against the bill, and thus
save themselves trouble at home, won't the
House members whom they persuaded to
vote for the bill have something TO say to
them either In private or ID public?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Negro Emigration From Virginia.

tfrom the Richmond Dispaich.l
In the country districts the complain; Is maze
that the negro labor has left for the cities In
our cities the complaint is that the supply u
domestic servants is sadly inadequate, in conse-
quence of the great number OF coiored women
Who. after getting a little training here, leave
for the North where larger wages paid them.
Homes for hundreds Of cooks. washers, house
maids, etc, open in Richmond TO colored
No
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The encyclopedia New York Sum announce
that one OF it's advertisers has received medal
from the Smithsonian College" II would be
an addition 10 the sum OF human knowledge II
oar esteemed contemporary would tell where this
college is located and who are its leading pro-
fessors and graduates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

adulterated more or less in the beginning,
the results are still worse Minister Wa
is quite right. The American people need
to know more about tea, both in regard 10
importing it and preparing it for the table.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
A Minnesota PerpIexity.

tFrom The ST. Paul DlspatchJ
Reports from Minneapolis are TO the effect that
the sjoblomers have captured Monitor Kop and
are moving upon the Cedar Avenue kraal of the
anti Befgeromen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The Senate, yesterday. by vote of thir
ty-six to seventeen, tabled Senator Aliens
amendment to the Porto Rican Tariff bill,
declaring that by virtue of the Treaty of
Paris the Constitution Of the United Stat s
extends to Porto Rico. That places the
Republican Senators on record. On the
same day the executive branch of the Gov
eminent decided that it could not pay the
funeral expenses of an officer who had died
in Alaska, whittier he had gone as wit
ness before the Federal Court, Alaska be-
ing part of the United States. So it seems
the Constitution goes there; but not to
Porto Rico.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

We are glad to- observe that it did not
take long for Congress to wake up On the
subject of the snow-filled streets. This
perhaps was because Senators and Repre-
sentatives are as susceptible in the matter
of wet feet as ordinary mortals are. What
is the reason, however, that they appear
insensible to the condition Of the city
water supply? How about the filtration
scheme? The water We drink greatly re-
sembles that which soaks our shos., in
color texture. and solid contents.
What is the poor Republican National
Convention to DO? Philadelphia not only
cannot raise the promised contribution 10
the campaign box but is in danger of not
being able to furnish a hall. Mr.. Hannas
troubles grow apace.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

DIR. Depew Triumphnnt.-Sipce YES
terday il is believed the genial Dr. Depew
does not take such pessimistic view of
craftsmanship as he has been wont to
express during his term in the Senate, be-
cause of the difficulty he has had in get
ting places in the Government service for
Few of his admirers. DR.. Depew yes
terday morning received a letter from Di-
rector Merriam. Informing him that at
last place had been found in the Census
Bureau for Mrs. ..Bill'' Anthony, widow of
the Maine hero. This is my first appoint
ment since l have been a Senator of the
United States -gleefully exclaimed the
interna uonalt orator to a newspaper in
terviewer, who went to see him about it,
Mrs. Anthony Will draw from the Gov
eminent $50 a month as a clerk in the
Census Bureau. This, it is said, will
be enough 10 keep her and the baby of
brave Bill in comparative comfort. Dr.
Depew seemed more delighted. yesterday
over his success in at last getting some
patronage than over anything that has
happened since he.has been Senator. 1t
is believed now that he has learned how
10 do 1t, that he will not have nearly so
much trouble in future in getting ap-
pointments for his constituents. 1t is sug-
gested, however. that such of his con-
stituents as want appointments would
better rush forward at this time and let
their wants be known, while Dr. Depew
has his sleeves rolled up and both hands
in the trough.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
A Boom With whiskers-a,,arsr

Boom With Nhiskers.-Apparent-
ly without the aid of Col. Henry c. Payne
Vice Presidential boom has been launch
ed in Texas for the Hon. Ned" Green
The Green boom is presented to the ma
ton as a combination affair with Eastern
as well as Western elements. Mr. Green
is the promising young son of Mrs. Hetty
Green, of Wall Street and is said to be
in the neighborhood of twenty-one years
of age. He looks older, though. and it
Is stated that when he permits his whis-
kers month or two of uninterrupted
growth not even Mark Hanna would be
able to say that he is too young for Vice
President. The young gentleman was sent
TO Texas by his mother several years
ago with instructions TO grow up with the
country and make his own way in ;he
world. He soon became the manager of a
railroad system eleven miles long. When
he is not managing this railroad he is
managing one faction of the Republican
party of Texas. This faction consists
of himself and three postmasters along his
railroad system The other faction con-
sists of National Committeeman John
Grant and all the other postmasters in
Texas not on the Green railroad system.
II is believed the noise of the Green boom
is what has sent the Hon. Timothy L.
Woodruff on another Western tour. AS
between Woodruff and Green it is thought
Mr.. Hanna would have a hard time in
choosing Still if Mr.. Green's dotinr
mother should make up her mind to put
Ned" on the ticket to be nominated at
Philadelphia Mr.. Hanna might conclude 10
waive the age limit he prescribed for the
running mate several weeks ago. Greater
men than Mr.. Hanna have had to give up
when Mrs. Green got after them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

novel question has been raised in Grim
inal law in the case of Regina vs. Law ga
S. j. 1922, as to whether the defendant, who
has been acquitted in a criminal prosecu-
ton. can recover from the prosecutor the
costs sustained by him by reason of the
Indictment The court held that under
statute the defendant was entitled to re-
cover.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Quay Worse OFT is the general
opinion that the action yesterday put Colo
mel Quay in worse fix than he was in be-
fore his supporters tried to advance his
case. Senator Hoar meant to do the Penn
sylvanian a good turn by getting April
fixed as the date on which the case will be
taken up and considered until disposed of
But so many provisos were tackled on to
Senator Hoar's motion before it was agreed
to that il is almost certain the case will
not be disposed fof at this session. This
means that Quay will not get into the
Senate on Governor Stones appointment.
OF course, it is possible that his friends
may be strong enough to overcome the new
difficulties now placed In the way and force
his contest to final vote in which event
1t is not doubted that he would be seated
But the probabilities are believed to be
strongly against this. 1t seems now that
Colonel Quay will not get into the Senate
of the Fifty-sixthl Congress unless he cap
lures the Pennsylvania Legislature TO be
elected in November.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The English Court of Appeals has been
recently called on in the case of kimber
vs.-Adams GA S. j. 26D to determine the
meaning Of the word house" BY the
terms OF an agreement it was covenanted
that no houses should be erected on Ger
tain piece Of land of Tess value than $500,
and that not more than ten houses should
be erected on said land. The defendant,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Army Reorganization.

THE Arena publishes an interesting
paper from the pen of Mr.. George B. Nc
Clellan, on the subject of Army reorgsni-
cation. 1t should attract the serious at
tention of those Senators and Representa-
tives whose influence will be potent in the
framing and passage of whatever meas
ures for the reform of our military organi-
zation ultimately may be adopted by the
present Congress.
Mr.. Mcclellan urges that in determin-
ing the size of our Regular Army in the
future, the fortress artillery ought not to
be considered. He says:
I'VE have already in position on orr coast 2O2
eight ten, and twelve-inch rifles, 25I twelve-inch
mortars, and Il large rapidfire guns. In addition
to these there have been ordered, and in less than
two years will be in place, $50 eight, ten, and
twelve-inch rifles and 1852 twelye-inch nortars-
making a total Of 49l great guns and 573 twelve
inch mortars, besides rapid-fre guns, 10 be cared
for within two years.
The modern great gun, as Mr.. Mcclellan
explains is a delicate piece of machinery
requiring a crew of expert machinists to
keep it in order and ready for effective
use. Any failure on the part of Congress
to supply men and means for this purpose
ration and final destruction of the ord
nance and emplacements upon which we
have been and are spending millions for
defensive purposes. The coast artillery,
according to conservative military opinion,
will require minimum of eighteen thou
sand men, and, as the author declares,
should not be counted in fixing the maxi
mum limit OF the Army.
We cannot review the paper at length
at this time. But there are several recon-
mendations contained In it which are of
value. Mr.. Mcclellan says that it takes
longer to turn a recruit into a good cav
alryman than into trained infantryman,
and still longer to make an effective ar
tilleryman. Hence, he argues, the Units
Of organization requiring the greatest time
to increase their strength, should be
maintained more nearly on a war foot
ing in time of peace than the others.
Hence he would have larger artillery and
cavalry relatively to infantry commands.
The question Of Army reorganization is of
vast Importance, and 1t is not receiving
the legislative attention that 1t deserves.
The problems of a technical character
which appeal to men like General Miles
and Mr.. Mcclellan do not seem so i'm
portant to people like Mr.. Hanna and his
school of politicians. One of the most
urgent questions in the connection, as it
looks to experts, is how to keep the
Army out of politics. To get it into poll
ties is the aim Of the Republican party
managers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Where a passenger on a railway train re-
ceived a mental shock in a collision at a
railroad crossing which resulted in the dis
ease of neurasthenia the Court of Civil APP
peals Of Texas, in the case of Gulf and C.
Railway Company VS.. Hoyter t55 s. W.
Rep, 1881 holds that he is entitled to re-
ceive damages, although he received no
bodily injury at the time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

To Discourage Contests. - Repre-
sentative Burke of Texas has introduced a
bill in the House to which apparently few
members of Congress ought to be able to
| find objection. Judge Burke. who has him
self had 10 meet a silly contest waged
against him by the Populists, seeks to re-
move the premiums now placed upon con-
tests in the form OF $4,000 as expenses al
! lowed by the Government. In other words,
most any statesman who runs for Congress
and is beaten can come to Washington and
i've IN luxury for year at the expense OF
the Government by merely filing con-
test against the statesman who beat him.
1t is safe to predict that II Judge Burke's
bill becomes law there will be fewer con-
tests in the House in future. Tens of
thousands OF dollars have been FILTERED
| away IN the last twenty years on contests
in the House which resulted unfavorably
to the contestants. The theory that con-
testant needs the money allowed by the
Government with which to employ counsel,
even If it were sound in principle, is shown
on reflection to be untenable; for it asserts
that man who believes himself able to
make laws is unable sufficiently to in
terpret them TO protect his own interests.
The discussion of Judge Burke's bill is ex-
connected with contests in the House.
Statistics show, for example, that in the
last ten Congresses-fve Republican ard
five Democra tic-there have been forty-siX
successful contests, TO say nothing of the
Vaster number that were not successful.
That Is to say, forty-six Representatives
VINO were regularly admitted to the House
have been afterward deprived of their seats
on contest. OF this number the five Repub-
hcan Houses have unseated thirty-four
Democrats and the five Democratic Houses
have unseated twelve Republicans. This is
record, as remarked by a Democrat yes
terday, that would make the Republicans
ashamed of themselves if they were cap
able of feeling shame. They have thrown
three Democrats out of this House. two of
whom were deprived of their seats on a
strict party vote Brigham II. Roberts was
deprived OF his seat in an irregular and
unconstitutional way, but as Democrats as
wei as Republicans voted against Roberts
under the lash Of the yellow journals, that
act cannot be accounted as partisan. The
other two Democrats unseated-Mr Rob-
bins of Alabama and Mr. Young of Vir-
ginia-owe their misfortune to the circum-
stance that the House is controlled by the
Republicans. 1t is in the cards for the Re
pubiicans to unseat two other Democrats
in this House-Mr. Rhea of Virginia and
Mr.. Crawford of North Carolina. Not a
Republican in the House who does not
wink painfully when these two contests are
spoken of and whisper something to the
effect that two more Democrats are
marked for slaughter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Where the owner of a dwelling house
erects another building of a greater height
than the said dwelling on land adjoining,
thereby causing the chimneys to smoke,
the English Court OF Chancery, in the case
OF Welsbach, etc, Company VS.. New In
candescent Company GA S. ]. 262) holds
that the lessee of the dwelling is entitled
to recover damages on the ground that
lessor covenants with his lessee for quiet
enjoyment OF the premises. and that in this
case the covenant is broken by the acts of
the lessor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

All hackmen without discrimination
carrying passengers and baggage for hire
have the right, says the Supreme Court
of Minnesota, in the case of Godbout VS..
St Paul Union Depot Company Isl N. W.
Rep, $3.50, to enter the depots of a railway
company TO deliver or receive passengers
or baggage, subject to proper regulations
for the interest of the travelling public.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

A curious case has arisen in Nebraska
as to who is entitled TO reward for find
ing dead body. The Supreme Court held
tElkhorn Lodge VS.. Hudson, 81 N. W. Rep,
$500 that where many persons are engaged
in the search for a dead body for the re-
cOvery of which reward is offered, and
one acting on his own account independ
ent Of the others. and for the purpose Of
securing the reward, succeeds in finding
the missing body, he will be entitled to
the whole reward, and that the others OF
the searching party have no right to pro
rata shares.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Where person who is seriously ill
agrees orally with another to convey GER
tain piece of land in payment for care in
Illness and dies without making the con-
veyance, the Supreme Court of South Da-
kota, in the case of Lothrop vs.. Marble 81
n. W. Rep, SS5), holds that this oral
agreement should be carried into effect,
and that the land should be conveyed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

One would think said Representa-
tive yesterday, that the bill for the relief
of the Globe Works of Boston, may 90
through this Congress. 1t is an old, old
story. 1t is claim for money alleged to
be due to the builders OF the light draft
monitor Suncook, built in 1852 1t is a
claim that has annually appeared in Con-
gress since 1867
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-08-18

not admit his body to pass between
the car and its projections.
His first thoughts We're to hurl him
self from his perilous position, but
the angry boulders over which he
passed warned him Of the fatal results
Of such an attempt. Perspiratlon,
which had oozed from every pore OF
his body, was chilled to ice when he
heard the engine enter the tunnel.
Drawing himself as close to the car
as possible he shut his eyes, never
expecting To open them again. Di-
vine Providence works ! b mysterious
way. The casing to the tunnel had
been removed by laborers few days
before which left ample room between
his body and the projecting wall.
Before Preston fully received from his
fright the train stopped at Athol,
seven miles from Granite
1t was With difficulty that he
boarded it then so completely eX-
hausted was he after his thrilling
ride Preston has made several trips
over the road since that night, but
he never fails to shudder when he
looks at Granite creek and Granite
tunnel as he passes.