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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19

Shall We consider 1t proyidential that
the Yaqui Indians have announced the
fact that they have SET up a government
of their own in the Mexican state of So
nora. directly on our border and propose
to destroy all the forces that President
Diaz may send against them? II would
seem that such a situation might assist
Senator Hoar and his Filipinophile follow
ing in preserving the dignity of their pc
sition. such as it is. and at the same time
to draw off in good order under the smoke
authority, which, as such. cannot fail to
excite their interest and sympathy.
Compared with the Malay mutineers who
follow, or recently followed, the fortunes
of the Tagal adventurer. Aguinaldo, the
Yaqui Indians are superb. highly civil
lied. and cultivated race In the scientific
pursuits of scalp-raising the abstruse
philosophy of monte. and in boohmaking
connected with contests between members
of the equine family. they are the equals
of any class of our citizens. Their con-
ceptions OF liberty and Independent self
government are considerably above proof,
and their knowledge Of the gentle art OF
making pulque and using it for purposes
of cerebral excitation cannot be too highly
extolled. Moreover they have denounced
and discarded the shackles of slavery
imposed by a federal republic exercising
the imperial jurisdiction over them that
the United States always has over its In
dians and. consequently. as they are
nearer by. they ought to be regarded as
more convenient for the purposes of I'M
patriotic American statesmen than less
favored and amisble people ten thousand
miles away.
For these cogent reasons We recommend
the Iaqui revolution to the respectful at
tention of our domestic Filipinos. A good
deal of good possibly might be accom-
piished if Wellington or Hoar would in
troduee a resolution calling upon the
President. If not Incompatible with pub
lie interests" to inform Congess whether
there is state OF war existing between the
Republics of Sonora and MeXiso. and
whether he has refused to receive the
duly accredited. painted, and feathered
of the former. The domestic
Tagals OF late have had TO go a long way
from home to find the means OF making
troubl, and Of involving the country in
expenditures and bloodshed to
undo the mischief they are always work
ing With genuine, first-clsss savage
sister republic" just over the line TO
with, send secondhand arms
and cheap New England ammunition 10.
and weep over, the Congressional Filipinos
might be able to give the antipodes a
needed rest. Let them drop. the distant
game and appear with the new Yaqui flag
in their tuttonholes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19

tine remedy. for obvious and sentimental
reasons. The only alternative is to excite
national and international support for a
movement to establish certain rules bear
ing upon the personal habits of the suf-
ferers. If there were the fear for con
sumption that there is for smallpox. the
philanthropic specialists who are giving
their attention to the war against tuber-
culosis might. with comparative ease, re-
duce the mortality many per cent in few
years. simply through the avenue of pre-
vention.
In time. such a reformation will come
although present efforts seem to be dis
couragingly like trying to overturn noun
tain with needle as the lever. II is graf
flying to know that some progress has
been made in Germany and in the United
States along the line OF the sanitarium and
isolation ideas of the tuberculosis experts
The future may provide a specific cure Tor
this most destructive affection. and the
leaders in medical science will doubtless
continue the heroic struggle in the worlds
principal laboratories for the discovery of
a remedy. but in the meantime. it behooves
not only the professional man. but the in
telligent lay population 10 make strenuous
efforts toward checking consumption by
adopting and following the best sanitary
methods E
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
A BULLET IN HIS HEART.
seebcrger Lived Three Days With an
Ordinarily Fatal Wound.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 1S.-Charles F. See
berger a brakeman on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. was shot last Saturday
night by Jerome Swarteley, conductor
on the same road at Brunswick Md See
berger died on Tuesday at the city hos
pital of this city and post mortem ex-
animation was made by Drs. N G.. Kenle
and \. l.. Cooton The examination es-
tablished the fact that Seeberger had lived
sixty hours with bullet hole through the
centre of his heart. This is regarded as
a most marvellous occurrence by the physi-
clans who attended the man at the hos
pital. The wound through the heart, the
physicians say. was of such a nature that
instantaneous death would ordinarily have
resulted. The fact that Seeberger lived
three days with the wound is miraculous
The wound was made by .3S-calibre pis-
toll. Seeberger lived next door to Swarteley
and the latter had long suspected that See
berger was intimate with his wife. and so
he set q trap for his neighbor Swarteley
told his wife he was going out with his
train. After he had said goodbye he pro-
cured his revolver and awaited deveisp-
ments. Seeberger soon went to Swarteley's
house. The latter entered and found his
wife and Seeberger in a compromising po-
sition, and the shooting followed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19

on account Of the Importance and So
lemnity Of its purpose, a court Of law is
supposed to be the very pattern of dig
nifty. The layman has an abiding respect
for this traditional attribute of the hall
OF Justice. but he has frequently noted the
tendency OF certain practitioners to resort
TO tactics more suggestive Of the mounte-
hank than the serious Blackstonian. espe-
cially when a point is to be gained with
the jury, perhaps over the head Of the
presiding justice. who may destroy its
admissibllity. but not its whole effect, by
sustaining an objection.
The rebul1e administered by the court
in the current New York murder trial
comprehendod both the advocates of the
Commonwealth and the defence. 1t was
impetuously delivered from the bench af-
ter the judicial officer had had his pa
thence worn to shreds by the continuous
and frivolous repartee of the opposing
counsel. Recorder Goff, without reserve
visited upon the wrangling attorneys a
singing criticism for their indulgence in
irrelevant retorts and personalities, de-
claring that they were making the case
almost farce through their undigniaed
antics and verbosity.
Those who have followed the now cele-
brated. though distinctly sensational.
hearing on the charge Of poisoning will be
inclined to regard the admonitory protest
OF the recorder as well merited A large
part Of the examination OF witnesses has
been interspersed with spontaneous de-
bate between the attorneys, and, at times.
this has become so vigorous and sustained
that the case at issue has almost sunk
into insignihcance.
While the rules OF practice in the Grim
inai courts must necessarily be more or
less elastic, that the ends Of justice may
in no way be sacrificed to arbitrary limi-
tations. liberties are too frequently taken
by those responsible for the conduct of
the case A disposition TO forcIbly drag
into the tribunal matters Of an extra
neous character on the ground that they
wiz be proved TO be contributory are TOO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19

Probably it is too late for useful ad-
moniton. if. indeed. it ever would have
been of avail. but we are convinced that
the majority OF the Roberts Committee is
totally wrong. and the minority etcrnally
right in their several views of the case
presented by the appeal of the poiygamist
for his seat in Congress.
That Roberts is a person entirely unfit
to sit in the House of Representatives has
been sufficiently shown by the evidence
adduced before the committee; but we do
not think that anything has been pre-
scented to justify the establishment of such
dangerous and unconstitutional precedent
as the majority report, If adopted. would
fix. We are in entire agreement with the
dissenting members who hold that Rob-
erts was prima facie and for all the pur-
poses of organization, as much entitled TO
be sworn in as we're Speaker Henderson,
Mr. Richardson. or Mr.. Sherman. To
deny the Commonwealth Of Utah represen-
tstion. when the credentials of its sole
elected member of the body were regular
on their face. merely on the strength of a
popuiar report tH9t tue hehiDet-eie't was
an improper person, has never seemed to
US anything other than a needless. vicious.
and violent assault upon the rights of a
State OF the Onion.
1t would be. easy enough TO swear Rob
erts in, and then vote him out an hour
afterward. The precedent which it is
sought to establish will come home to
curse some of the people, who will be
responsible for it. one Of these days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
THE FLOUR SEIZURES.
Ambassador Chopte Defines til
status of the Matter by Gable.

Ambassador Chopte Defines the
Status of the Matter by Gable.
The State Department received a cable
gram yesterday from Ambassador Choate.
at London. defining the status Of the ne
gotiations in relation to the American
-four seized by British ships at Dslagoa
Bay.
The cargo Of the Maria it is stated. is
at Durham, and will be held there sub
ject to the disposition OF the owners. The
Mashona's cargo is still at Cape Town as
some misunderstanding has arisen ever the
manifest Of the vessel, which will be set
tied shortly.
The cargo of the Beatrice is on board
that vessel at East Liverpool. South Africa
where British officials are examining it to
ascertain its exact character
Tho question of settling with the own
ers Of the cargo will be taken up right
away, as Great Britain has admitted the
illegality of the seizure. Full indemnit..
for all losses sustained by the owners will
be made, but il is said that Great Britain
VIII not be asked to apologize as ii is
not thought necessary by this country. as
the United States flag was not insulted.
S G.. Hopkins. of the firm of Hopkins
& Son the Washington attorneys for Flint
Eddy & Co., the principal American ship
pers concerned in the case. said Yesterday
that the telegraphic advIces from South
Africa to his firm were that the Maria's
cargo was at Delagoa Bay and not at
Durham, and that the Beatrice was at East
London. midway between Cape Town and
Durham. and not at East Liverpool
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
AN ALTERNATIVE PLAN.
Admiral o'Ncirs scheme for the Re-
diStribation of Armament.

At a meeting yesterday OF the Naval
Board of Construction final action was
taken on the several plans governing the
character and distribution of the arma-
ment for the ironolad battleships Penn
sylvania. New Jersey, and Georgia. The
main question involved was whether the
board should recommend to the Secretary
CT the Navy that these vessels have super
imposed or doube-deck turrets. A
majority of the board has been in favor
Of the superimposed type, but some doubt
has been manifested recently in regard to
the advantages claimed for that character
Of turret. The Kearsarge and the Kentucky
have been built with turrets of the double
deck pattern and at previous meetings and
at that held yesterday q desire was ex-
pressed by members Of the board 10 delay
final action in the matter until after the
final trial of the Kearsarge next month,
when all her guns Will be fired
IN alternative plan for distributing the
armament OF the Pennsylvania. New Jer-
sey. and Georgia had been presented by
Rear Admiral O'Neil. Chief of the ord
nance Bureau. and after some considera-
ton it was decided by the board at yes
terday's meeting that this should be rec
commended to the department with the
proviso that it was not to be followed I'M
less tue teSS Oi tue htdESdIst uelHui-
strated that the superimposed type was
not practicable.
Admiral O'NeiTs scheme of redistribu-
ton provides for the retention of the
6-inch broadsides on the battleships, with
some changes in the position of the guns:
two ordinary single-decked turrets, fore
and aft. each with 12-inch rifles. and
turret on each side amidships each with
two S-inch rifles. The superimposed tur-
rets were to hold two 12-iuch rifles in
the lower structure and two S-inch rifles
in the upper. By Admiral 0'Neirs alter
native plan the position of the eight rifles
are changed from the forward and aft
amidships There are to be, according to
the plan. five 5-inch rifles on each side
and two 5-inch rifles on the superstruct-
ure aft.
The board decided also to recommend to
the Secretary of the Navy that he urge
Congress TO repeal the provision OF the
last naval act that the armored vessels
by that act be sheathed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
AN ENToMBED MINERS DIARY.
His Last Message WAS to His VIII.
and Children.


HAZLETON. Pa. Jan fs-The body nj
William Galloway, the FIRE boss OF the
Kaska William Mine. was rescued this
morning by the men who have been in
search of him since December is last
Galloway on that morning as usual went
down the mine to see II there was gas.
He was imprisoned by a fall OF rock His
predicament soon became known and
night and day since then every effort was
made to get at the unfortunate man. Az
times it was thought that sounds could be
heard coming from the direction of where
he was supposed to be. and IL was hoped
10 get him out alive. But all efforts we're
in vain, and not before this morning was
the last shovelfUi of debris removed and
his body discovered. II was plain that
Galloway had lived for a long time after
ms Incarceration. and the surmiss is that
ne was alive for three weeks He kept a
diary on sheet iron door casing with
chalk. recording the happenings OF the
weary hours as they dragged sIcnR and
the feelings that overcame him in his poei-
ton. That he kept alive SO long after HE
imprisonment is only equaled BY the case
OF BIG Joe. WHO was buried in the
Jeanesviile Mine disaster. but came our
alive after being imprisoned nineteen davs
The diggers first discovered CaIIowav,s
handwriting on plank at the side Of the
chute. II read:
Il am In the next chute. No. If -
WILLIAM GALLOWAY.
The writing spurred the rescuers on and
they worked strenuously until the body
was recovered. Upon a piece of sheet
iron on a brattice door were the words in
his handwriting. They were addressed to
his wife and sons:
Il think / am gone. Goodbye Fannie
BE good boys. Guy and Willie. don t
think YOU will see your father again. |
think this. is Wednesday"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mr. burton Fears That Canal VIII
Lower the Level Of the Lakes.

Representative Burton. Chairman Of the
House Committee on Rivers and Harbors,
introduced resolution yesterday calling
on the Secretary OF war for all reports and
correspondence that have passed between
the War Department officials and other
persons in connection with the building of
power canal between Lake Superior and
the ST. NIary's River by the Michigan Su-
perior Power Company.
Representative Burton believes that the
shipping interests on the Lakes will suf-
fer on account of this canal unless steps
are taken to Offset the effects Of the
scheme.
1t has been reported that the power
company offered at one time to file a
bond with the War Department guaran-
teeing 20 build dam across st. Mary's
River above the rapids 10 offset any loss
of water through the power canal to the
injury of navigation. The shipping inter
ests fear that the canal viii cause the
depth of water at the entrance to the lacks
to be decreased and they fear also that
the level OF Lake Superior will be per-
manently lowered. affecting the navigable
channels
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19

often the bones of contention that bring
about the legal Tits TO which reference
has been made. The growing disposition
TO complicate and involve the actual issue
instead of shearing it of all confusing ele-
ments and incidents is often remarked by
those who, while they do not profess to be
versed in the professional intricacies.
nevertheless entertain pronounced views
on the proprieties and what might be
styled the popular ethics of the matter.
Some of the incidents in the New York
trial smack decidedly OF pettifoggery. and
in an ordinary police tribunal would be
unhesitatingly branded as of that eharac-
ter. These remarks are made independ-
entity of the merits of either side of the
case and with no intention of casting even
the shadow of premature opinion upon
the point in controversy, the guilt or in
Docence of the accused.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT OPENS
a Duty to BE Imposed Upon Pulp
Wood Exparfs

QUEBEC. Jan. 1s.-With the usual cere-
monies. Lieutenant Governor Jette today
opened the session of the Provincial Par
lament that Is to deal with the export
pulpwood industry. The following para
graph from his speech indicates the gov
ernment's intention OF imposing diffsrentisl
stumpage dues to prevent export Of I'M
manufactured pulpwood to the United
States
Within the past few years pu pwood has
assumed such Importance in connection
With the prosperity of our population d
The public revenue that my governments has
deemed il advisable to take steps to in
crease the manufacture Of pulp in this
country to the benefit OF our Industrial and
laboriug population.
He spoke OF the loyalty OF the province
in the matter OF South African war as
follows
Il am snre that I only voice your senti-
ments when I take advantage Of this oc-
casion TO again assure our gracious soyer-
eign OF our entire loyalty, and TO express
our sincere wishes for the prompt restora-
ton of peace in favor of the British c. own.
which has given us our religious. civil. and
political liberties. | may add that our
solcitude accompanies those Of our fellow
countrymen. who have proved their pa
tirotism by Joining the ranks OF the Cana
dian contingent to proceed to the seat of
war"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
SCORES THE DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Marden Says the Boston Federal
Building Needs Repairs.

BOSTON. Jan. fS.-Assistant Treasurer
Marden has sent letter to the Treasury
Department at Washington about the con-
dition Of the Federal building in Boston.
of which he is custodian. and the failure
of the department to make any repairs on
the building. He says in his communica-
ton:
Il consider that the building is in
Scandalous condition disgracefu to the
United States Government and such as no
private person, who could afford to make
necessary repairs, would allow TO continue.
The roof is in leaky condition, almost
its entire surface. The cutters and cor
ductors are also very bad. The ceilings
and walls on the top floor aud the cor
ridors are frescoed with the water and
dirt which come from these leaks. do
not attempt TO specify here all the details
OF what l think ought to be done to put
the building in proper condition. It was
supposed that the $4,000 added in the
Senate TO the last Sundry Civil appropria-
ton for repairs and preservation of public
buildings was to be devoted to this build
ing"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
WOOD OFFERS IMMUNITY.
custom Employees Who Give Evil
dnnce of Fraud VIII He protectcJ


HAVANA, Jan. 1S.-Governor- General
Wood has returned from Pinar del Rio. He
went there yesterday to visit the schools.
| asylum. hospital, and prison. and heard pe-
titions for reforms. The people were high
ly pleased with his visit The Cubans saw
General Wood is democratic and utterly
inherent from other pompous naughty gov
ernors General Wood has congratulated
GENERAL Lee upon the condition of the prov
ince oil which the latter is military gov
ernor He found the cane and tobacco
plantations in excellent condition All who
desired employment were at work.
Owing to the Dou-existenee of the prac-
tice OF using states evidence in the Spanish
law, no compensatious being allowed pris-
oners giving evidence in behalf of the gov
eminent General Wood has ordered that
any employee Of the custom house who gives
evidence concerning the customs frauds
shall not be prosecuted. This action Is
necessary for the reason that much Of the
evidence is essential for the CORRECTION of
the accused must come from members OF
the conspiracy. Tremendous pressure is be-
ing brought TO bear to save the prisoners.
The prosecution charges rank perjury on
the part of the defence. No more sum-
monses viii be made public. as it is alleged
that Witnesses in rebuttal- are Immediately
hired as soon as the drift OF the testimony
to be given for the prosecution is known.
The wharfmen, lightermen. and carmen
OF Cienfuegos have declared a general
strike because a coal-laden steamer brought
her own men to discharge the cargo. All
the other trades unions threaten to strike
\ contract has been closed for the con-
struction of a new passenger wharf here.
1t will cost 1892, and according to the
contract, must be completed in 50 days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
COUNT cAsTELLANE sLANDERED
story of His DefnIcation on the
Paris Bourse HotIy Denied.

PARIS. Jan ts.-Count Castellane's faith
er emphatically denies the stories printed in
the papers here today in regard to an al
legged defaleaton by his son on the Bourse
The Castellanes sailed for the United
States last Saturday.
Count Castellane's father has sent let
ter to VI. Rodays. editor Of the Figaro. ."
who insinuated that Count Castellane had
failed. declaring that the insinuation is
false and calumnious. and limiting that
if his son was in Paris. instead of on
the sea bound for America. he would seek
reparation on the field of honor. The
father proceeds to state that his son has
never speculated.
He declares that the rumor of his fail
ure is mean political maneuvre of the
Dreyfusites. In conclusion. he says that
NJ Rodays is guilty of dirty work which
merits the contempt OF honorable men.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-19
Ii HUNG CHANGES eRANDsoNs.
They Are Here to He Educated MT the
NnnderbiIf inixcrsifN

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1s.-Two grand
sons OF Ii Hung Chang are here preparing
to go to the Vanderbilt University with DIR.
Walter Lambuth Secretary for the South
ern Methodist Episcopal Board OF Missions.
and formerly a missionary at Foo Chow
His home is at Nashville. and his plan is
TO have the young men prepare thems elves
there for the university. They are accom-
plished Chinese scholars. but have been
studying English only two years under a
private tutor
They dress in American style, and have
discarded their queues. They paid a visit
to the University of California, where they
were received by Prof Fryer who speaks
Chinese fluentiy. Prof. Fryer is anxious
to have an Oriental home established at
Berkeley. where Chinese and japanese
students could be accommodated with
Asiatic food and servants Of their own race.
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MR.. RYAN KEEPS UP HIS FIGHT.
lie Flies Another Bill to Block the
Scaboard DeaI

NORFOLK. Va. Jan. 1S.-Attorneys W. L.
Marbury and D. Lawrence Groner. repre-
senting Thomas F. Ryan. this afternoon
filed in the United States Court here an
amended bill looking toward the prevention
of the consolidation of the Seaboard rail-
roads under the Williams syndicate plans.
This bill reeites that there has been passed
by the Virginia Legislature since the in
junction case was decided an act author
izing the consolidation OF the Richmond,
Petersburg and Carolina Railroad. Sea-
board property. with the Seaboard and
Roanoke or any other railway. Mr. Ryan
alleges that the act is unconstitutional.
since il proposes to change the nature OF
his contract as stockholder OF the Seaboard
and Roanoke.
Mr. Gr0ner, of Mr. Ryan's counsel, said
that Judge Waddill will enter an order re-
straiuing the Williams syndicate from pro-
eeeding further with their consolidation
scheme until the case now on trial shall
have been decided. Mr.. Groner said that
the decision of this case will settle the
question whether the Seaboard will con-
soIidate its eighteen roads under the plan.