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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07
Blood Hounds Will be Used TO Locate
the Robbers.

The Marshal of Wadsworth tele.
phoned Akron Police headquarters
Friday morning that DR.. Detwiler, Of
Wordsworth, shot and badly injured
one Of two burglars who had entered
the physicians residence late Thurs,
day night.
Both burglars were able to make
their escape from the residence, carry.
ing with them a gold watch and sum
of money. One of the burglars was
hit by a bullet from the physicians
revolver, as he was traced by blood
drops along the road distance of oven
a mile.
Several other residences in Wads,
worth were entered the same night and
watches, jewelry and money stolen.
The Wadsworth Marshal desired to
secure couple Of bloodhounds to
trace the robbers. There being no
hounds in Akron Officer Campbell in,
formed the Marshal that he could prob.
ably get the use of couple of blood,
hounds belonging to Detective Fast at
Gallon, O., the Erie railway detective.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Interest in the American Indian is like
Nv TO be revived by the announcement that
The training of redskin pupils in their
special schools is to be supplemented by
placing them with white families in the
nelghborhood of these institutions where
they may obtain experience in the ways OF
civilization. The remnant OF this great
race has attracted comparatively little no
tice during the past few years. BY the
rank and file OF the dominant whites the
pcsterity OF once poSerful chiefs and war
Iiors have been practically ignored, except
when the red mans representative football
team has struggled for supremacy On the
gridiron with the elevens of the great
Eastern universities.
The popular impression is that the In
dams have become SO nearly extinct that
they are scarcely worth a moments
thought. What Is being dope fQr the Or
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
MEXICO AND THE CANAL.
The Many Advantage. That VIII Ac-
crue to That Country.


CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 1.-THE Next
can papers are giving much attention to
American topics, especially the proposed
construction OF the Nicaragua Canal and
the Mormons. There are several Mormon
colonies in the northern part OF the Re-
public. 'El Tempo" the clerical daily,
censures the government for liberal treat
ment OF the Mormons, saying that here
all doors are thrown open 10 them, lands
freely given them. and, what is thou
sand times worse, they are permitted 10
open schools of their own. wherein they
teach the children OF the Mexican people
their unclean and pernicious doctrines.
while in the United States. says 'Ei
Tempo 1.-The country which our liberals
are always trying to initiate" Mormons
cannot send polygamists to Congress. and
they are punished for indulgence in plural
marriages.
Ell Mundo." the organ OF the Liberal
party. now in power here. comments on
the Nicaragua Canal project and says
that Mexico, like all Latin-American
countries having territories on the Pacific.
is bound to be benefited by the canal
Mexico will be able to export from her
Pacific ports larger quantities OF ore. cab
inet-woods. and dye-wood. AS regards
1mportat10nS, Mexico VIII De uDle 10 re-
ceive by the Nicaragua Canal a good and
abundant supply of coal through its Pa
Gifts ports as we'll as European commodi-
ties OF all kinds, so that the Nicaragua
Canal will be serious competitor to our
internal railroads. But more, the fact
that the canal will enable us largely to
increase our exports Of ore is sufficient
evidence that 1t will be highly advan-
tageous to us.
From a purely political point of view
the Nicaragua Canal. severing. as 1t will,
North and Central from South America.
will be bar to all plans Of military solid
arity of the Latin-American nations, a
solidarity which many have thought pos
sible of making effective by means OF
great railway extending from Mexico to
Patagonia or Terro Del Fuego. The canal
will harm Europe In that 1t will render
possible American control of the trade OF
Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador Colombia. and
great part of Chile. as well as central and
eastern Asia, and will establish the
fitrcest kind of competition between Amer
lean and European merchandise. There
is no doubt that the Nicaragua Canal will
greatly further commerce and the diplo-
matte influence of the United States. How
eve-. it is a good thing that no such canal
has ever been opened across Mexican ter
ritory. for the weak nation which is
crossed by an interoceanic canal loses,
either a portion of its territories or a large
part of its sovereignty"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
Mr. pooIey on woman Suffrage.


An anyhow. women'll niver vote said Nr
Dooley interunpting Mr. Donahue's discourse on
woman suffrage. In III first place. III men
won't lave them do it. They have tn monopoly
now. an they're far from foolish enough to let
go iv amy iv it. Thin no woman cares fr poll
tics Down in her heart she hates an despises it,
an Wonders what its all about. An | don't
blame her Not until they start q political column
in 'Butthrick's Pattherns' will yc liver be able ~
to musther corp'rals guard " women at til
polls. Blieve il We TO take III strongest
woman sufereiest in tn country an sarcl her
we'd hnd she didn't whether William j.
OBrien was alderman Congressman III
only time tn likes " thin knows who's President
is whin tn President gets married Tie has their
devotion in his wife's name
We'll. | dinnaw about that said MIR. Dona-
hue " 'Tis lookin' dangerous whin Mrs. Duna-
hue begins to think iv votn In times past she
never knew twas Fiction day till she saw ~
nathrol wagon 90 by -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
MONEY FOR JOHNS HOPKINS.
The President of the University be-
fore Legislative Committee.

ANNAPOLIS. Feb. 14.-President d. C.
Gilman appeared before the Finance Com
mittee OF the Senate this morning. at the
request of the committee. to answer some
questions as to the $4,000 appropriation
for the Johns Hopkins University. DR.,
Gilman did not make any extended re-
marks. but confined himself 10 a sue
cinct statement of the finances of the uni
versity. its work. and its needs. The COM
mittee listened with interest TO all he had
to say. and its questions were few, as he
seemed to have thoroughly covered the
ground it wished to be informed on in
the ffteen-m minute talk he made. No
great opposition has yet made its appear
ance TO the appropriation. and the general
impression seems to be that the aid TO the
university will be extended for two more
years.
DR.. Gilman reminded the committee that
Mr.. Hopkins did not give money TO the
university, but he gave Is. 900 shares of the
common stock Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad about s500,000 in other stocks,
bonds, etc. and his estate at Clifton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
Maryland. sunday Laws.


To allow them TO remain the statute book
AID at the same time TO treat them with indiffcr-
ence and disregard has bad moral effect in breed
ing contempt for all law. On the other hand,
spssnodic attempts 10 galvanize them into lie
create bad feeling in the community and cal
culated to injuse the Of religion and NOR
ality by producing reaction toward undesirable
latitude. The present law is practically in a
state Of suspension ninetenths Of the time. and
when 1t is occasionally revived. il stirs up the
whole city and gives rise to conditions Of unrest
and agitation that far worse in every WAY
than any results which could follow its explicit
modification hy the Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

trom the Philadelphia Ledger.)
The situation seems, fortunately, to he dead
lock. Representatives from the Northwest viii
not We for such grab for the peoples money
unless amendments providing for wider disiribu-
ton of the spoils are incorporated in the bill;
while the originators Of the plan, which was os-
tensibly formed for the benefit OF the merchant
marine, unwilling to accede to amendments
that would deprive them Of the bulk of the sub
sides. There is excuse or defence available
for pressing this scsndalous lii Under the guise
OF aid for the merchant marine il was designed
to take millions OF the public money gift
to rich and powerful corporation, and its effect
,HonId be 10 foster and nertleiIi. ie mnnnnnlN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
HAvANA's CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.
A statement for January by the War
DEPARTMENT

The War Department yesterday made the
statement that the total receipts at the
Havana Custom House for the month Of
January. 1900. was sl.152.5I3.43. The re-
ceipts for the period named exceed those
of any previous month since the island Of
Cuba has been under American occupation.
The receipts by items for the month
mentioned are: Import duties. 81 ,033,
BLISS; export duties. s77.79732: foreign
tonnage dues, S15.0751O; coastwise ton
mage dues, s994.0l; fines. etc, S592.99;
special harbor improvement tax. s15.05S.e9;
cattle inspection fees. s2,s12.25: storage
and carriage charges, s3.7iS.57: capitation
tax, 1853; overtime work. sTl5.l2; con-
sular fees. S93 other sources, s64l.50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
MONEY FOR THE DEWEY ARCH.
Nearly Two Hundred Thousand Dol
1nrs Subscribed to the Fund.

NEW YORK. Feb. l4.-Tutal subscrip-
dons to the Dewey Arch Fund were an
nounced this morning by the committee
having the matter in charge as having
reached s157,477. Included in this amount
were thirteen pledges of $1,000 each. In
addition to this total there is to be added
the receipts from the benefit concert In
Carnegie Hall OF February 6. which ag-
gregate about $1,000. The committee an
nounced that it hal verbal assurances of
subscriptions for $50, 900 more.
IL has been practically decided not to
attempt at present to raise the $1,000. 900
necessary for both arch and the colonnade
The National Sculpture Society says the
arch alone can be built for $500. 600 and
that will be the limit set by the commit
tee. When t250,000 has been raised. work
on the permanent structure will be begun.
The committee refuses to take a stand on
the site question II will probably recon-
mend that vote be taken of the sub
scribers' preferences. after which the mat
ter will OF necessity go to the municipal
commission
Subscriptions have averaged $685.
week for the sixteen weeks the committee
has solicited In the week from November
TO November II a record breaking mark
was reached. s2s.660 being subscribed.
During Christmas week the amount fell
off to $1,000. The list Of persons who have
subscribed to the arch will be made public
tomorrow.
c. T. Barney, President of the Knicker-
booker Trust Company. wrote today to
Louis Windmuller. Chairman of the can
wasting committee of the Dewey Arch. sug-
costing that every person who has sub
scribed to the fund for perpetuating the
arch continue his or her subscription an
nually for three years. thus trebling each
subscription. Mr.. Barney. who is down for
81 GOO, said he would give another $1,000
on January 1, 1901. and a third 81 eco on
January 1. 1902, il this plan should he taken
up. Mr.. Windmuller said the plan should
be taken up by subscribers, and he hoped
it would no
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

IIIVlTaNN " IIaSVlFe
United states National Museum.
Washinoton ID G.
10 Warwick Cresce
Celestial delinquency.

IFfOln Ilt FnIIdutIphId IIaItsI
The Chinese are dead race in the treasure
garden Of the earth. II the Pekin Government
will build railroads and invite travel: ii IL viii
stop the emigration Of laundrymen and encourage
the building OF machine shops and locomotives.
China will begin a new life. and in a few genera
tons NAV find the rest OF the world revolving
round 1.-THE Middle Kingdom in tact rather
than in egotistical fancy
the United States, to England, France. and Ger
mauy go home, and then. with plans for
the Improvement Of their people7 Area't they here
10 learn? Why do they not that their troops
are equipped with the latest type Of weapons.
ard oficered by men who understand the arts Of
modern war!arel Then they wouldn't have TO
whine about il-treatment from the rest Of the
world but could command the same respect that
their neighbors, the japanese, today enjoy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

their rights from the treaty or from the
Constitution of the United States operat-
ing within its boundaries ex proprio
vigore? We do not believe that the treaty
provisions, except. perhaps. as to Mexican
land grants. ever had the smallest effect in
determining the statue of residents of Utah
before the Federal tribunals. Manifestly
they have been imperative. with the eN-
ception noted, in other territory included
in the cession of Guadalupe Hidalgo. For,
although that agreement stipulated that
persons who had been recognized as eiti-
zens of Mexico should be equally recog-
aized as citizens OF the United States. the
provision has been utterly ignored TO this
day in the cases of certain semi-civilized
Indian communities in Arizona and New
Mexico.
IL is not 10 treaties that we must look
for the foundation of such rights as Amer
leans enjoy in the Territories, but TO the
Constitution itself. And this is well Illus
trated in a Utah case carried up TO the
United States Supreme Court. Under a
territorial law a man was convicted of All
offence on the majority verdict OF jury
nine being for conviction and three for ac-
quitial. The Supreme Court held that this
was in violation OF the Constitution. which
gives an accused person the unassailable
right TO unanimous judgment OF twelve
of his peers; and. further, that the Consti-
tuition extended its aegis over all Ameri-
can citizens in all Territories equally with
the States, ex pioprio vigore. Ii would be
startling precept of law which should
declare that the flag and sovereignty of
the nation can dominate possessions from
which the Constitution. of which they are
the creatures. may be excluded.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
A STEAMERS FAST TIME.
The Oceanic Makes n New Atlantic
Record.

NEW YORK. Feb 1.-THE White Star
Line steamship Oceanic arrived at her
doe. this morning from Liverpool. having
broken her best previous record between
Daunts Rock and Sandy Hook lightship
by one hour and five minutes. She made
the trip in five days twenty-one hours
and twenty-siN minutes over course of
2S91 miles, Her average hourly speed
was rs knots.
Captain Cameron said this morning that
he was especially pleased with the per-
Torrance of his vessel, because he had
taken her over more southerly course
than the lane usually followed by trans
Atlantic liners at this time of the year.
Among the passengers who arrived on
the White Star liner Oceanic, from Liver
pool. were Mrs. Adair George Allen. F. e.
Vivian Bond Sir Henry Bromley. Bart,
G. w. Collamore, II. NJ. Gilllg. W. r.
Houghtaling. c. s. Henry, John N. Jewett,
James Marshall, Frederick Martin. Major
j. T. Mcbride, Thomas Richie, Henry
Sands. G. Mead Tooker, NJ. Bromley Will
son and Lord Williams.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
SEEN AND HEARD AT The CAPITOL

Many members of the Senate we're extra
ordinarily attentiys to Senator Teller dur
ing his speech against the Currency bill
yesterday. Among those who listened to
the whole speech without leaving their
seats were Senators Allison, Fairbanks.
Nelson. Simon, and McLaurin Senator
Woicott was attentive to the words of the
speaker by spells. He had upon his desk
several books of reference and now and
then when Mr.. Teller made some point
against the Republican financial policy
Mr.. Wolcott would hurriedly consult his
reference books. with a view. apparently.
TO determining whether his colleagues
point was well founded.
One of the personalities OF Senator Teller
Is to deliver a speech with his right hand
thrust into the hip pocket of his trousers.
He gestieulates freely with his left hand.
While speaking he wears his glasses far
down toward the end Of his nose. so that
he may the more readily see above them.
Senator Allison has the popularity.
when in deep thought, of nterlocking his
fingers and twirling his thumbs rapidly
one around the other. He is not ner-
vous man and sits motionless for long pc
RODS.
Representative Grow of Pennsylvania,
former Speaker OF the House of Repre-
sentatives. came over to the Senate cham
Der yesterday to listen to the closing
speeches on the Currency bill.
Senator Martin of Virginia has tssiss most
conspicuous hair in the Senate. 1t is sill
yer white. 1t shines like. a newly ninted
dollar. Now and then. like all other hair
of that kind, 1t gives out in certain lights
suggestion of a pale greenish hue.
Former Senator German was at the
Capitol yesterday. He came into the SEN
ate chamber almost unnoticed and took
seat beside Senator Heitfeld of Idaho. He
presented the same smooth appearance as
when he used to lead the Democratic CO.
horts. and with the exception that his hair
is little whittier he is the same shrewd,
keen witted tactician who used to make
his opponents shake in their shoes. AS
soon as his presence was noticed he held
quite reception, many OF his former col
leagues deserving the debate on the Cur
rency bill to pay their respects.
Representative Barham looks like one
of the cid men of the House. To be sure.
he is active and moves quickly, but his
heavy. snow-white hair gives one the i'm
preston that he ranks in age with Cen
erai Grosvenor and Representative Grow
of Pennsylvania. The other day he was
talking with a member of the House about
the way Representative Hepburn had
worked over the Nicaragua Canal bill.
Hepburn ought not to do so much"
d.
What he goes through with would even
wear me out
Why, Hepburn is ten years younger
than YOU" said the other member.
Indeed. he is not" said Mr. Barham, as
he ran his fingers through his hoary locks.
My hair is what gives the lie. am only
ifty-five.''
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

From the New orleans Times Democrst)
The sentiment Of the American people in regard
to trusts Of all kinds. and more especially th'
Paper Trust-which tax the corr.
munitys intelligence and on the advertising of
their goodwill be Of comparatively little value
If embodied Ia resolutions Illuminated at large;
what is needed is that this sentiment, crystal
lined in crisp resolutions, be pressed upon the
notice and attention of every Representative and
every Senator in Congress 50 that some practical
legislation may be arrived at during thu present.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
Our Island Victims.

To the Editor of The Times:
We have read the article in The Times
relating to Porto Ricans under the caption
The Porto Rican Infamy."
We are Porto Ricans, and as such We
heartily thank you.
Porto Rico is getting poorer and poorer
and the Government pays no attention to
her sufferings, or If attention is paid it
seems 10 be only for the purpose Of de-
nying what the island has every right 10
hope for. SOME fORTO RlCANS.
Washington, Feb. IL.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
AMERICAN FRIENDS NEEDED.
England Asking for Sympathy. and
Not Charity.

NEW YORK, Feb. f4.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived on the Oceanic this
morning was Mrs. Adair. head of the
American hospital ship Maine committee.
Mrs. Adar is a deaughter Of General
Wadsworth, who was killed in the battle
of the Wilderness. When seen this morn
ing she was suffering from severe cold.
and was unable to speak above whis-
per.
II hope you will excuse me-" she said,
but l am really in no condition TO talk.
The reports of my interviews in Liverpool
are all true, that have not come here to
beg. I believe that there is among all
Americans OF English descent an UNDER
current of sympathy for England. Eng
land does not want the charity of this
country, but she does need her friend
ship"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

From the Chicago Chronicl

From Tie CMcago JhfonicIt-
The Sunday ideas Of the puritans will not stand
the test Of modern common sense. American
citizens value liberty seven days in w.ek. not
merely six days Sunday observance that gives
rest to all toll that can be omitted Sunday viii
conduce TO the greatest welfare OF the greatest
number Of the people. Legislatures cannot be
expected to provide agencies for more than this,
and this public opinion will accomplish ersdu.
ally in every American community.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
The Myriad-Minded Man.

(Frofn the New ork SUM-
New accomplishments Of Shakespeare are dis
covered every day. Mr.. W. r Atkinson, F. T. :.
is lecturing upon .Theosophy According &c
Shakespeare" According to Mr. Atkinson
Shakespeare teaches the macrocosm and the mi
croeosm. involution. and evolution. the theo
sophicsl origin Of the cosmos. the seven planes
Of Consciousness. and the law OF k1rm3."
Shakespeare also teaches poker. For example;
II dare draw as soon as another man.
IL with sword will open"
Straight let us SEEK
He knew the games as well as the planes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

from the Philadepha Record)
II Is a question whether the reform in English
spelling advocated by the Pennsylvania school
siipernte ndents during their session in this city
las, week is AZ all practicable. Violent changes
in orthography have never Zen accepted by
any people. Notifications in written Languages
come in the natural process OF evolution. Just as
notifications of pronunciation proceed upon in
tanrihlr bur irresistible lines
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

scendants of the American aborigines In
cational effort is vaguely understood and
tacitly approved as a species of IepsIa!ion
for the wrongs and injustices OF the past.
Few people have an accurate idea of the
number of American Indians surviving the
ravages of time, war. and civilization.
While ii is but a sorry relic OF barbaric
supremacy. many will be surprised 10 learn
that the latest census returns show red
skin population of almost two hundred and
fifty thousand scattered through the
States and Territories Those on reserva-
tions or at school, under the control of the
Indian Office and not taxed or taxable.
number 53.2s2: those Incidentally under
the Indian Office and self-supporting, in
Guiding the Five Civilized Tribes. number
66,2S9. In 1899 the Governments Indian
expenditures aggregated s12,7si,676.
1t was long since demonstrated tina: the
old Indian. imbued with the traditions and
shaped infexibly TO the customs of his
race. could not be converted into a crea-
ture of civilization. The only thing TO be
done with him was TO convince him that
abstention from the warpath and certain
regard for the demands of progressive peo-
pie was conducive to longer life. The new
generation of the red man was taken in
hand. however. and with gratifying re-
suits. The young men and women in whose
veins courses the blood of ancient tribes,
but whose interest in physical and mental
betterment has been aroused, have made
remarkable strides along the paths of
knowledge. Reports from the institutions
higher EDUCATION indicate that, despite
hereditary influences. they are apt wiling.
and responsive to regenerative influences.
Having received the proper elementary
training. they readily take TO the studies of
the preliminary and advanced collegiate
courses and show that they appreciate all
the efforts made in their behalf.
1t is apparent that the Indian race has
become too Insignificant TO be rehabilitated
as a people Under the best influences.
however, something desirable may be made
of the promising remnant, which. inspired
by new ideas, will doubtless be able to keep
together, treasure its history and tradi-
lions, and form a very worthy cement Of
the American population.
The day when the dead Indian was the
only good Indian has passed away. Tie
schools devoted to the enlightenment of the
youthful redskln are turning out many
good Indians who are far from being either
dead or savage and from whom we may
expect TO hear in the future as successful
and worthy citizens.