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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
LIFE IN THE PLANET MARS.
IL Men Live There They Must he
Giants.
CFrom the National Review

fFFgm lire National REVIEW
Mars possesses so many features In
common with the earth that II Is impos-
sibIe TO resist the thought that it also had
Inhabitants This is. however. by no means
equivalent to saving that Marian folk are
Constituted in the same way as human
beings. indeed every consideration points
IN the contrary Whatever atmosphere
exists on Mars must be much thinner tnan
ours. and far too rare to sustain life OF
people with our limited lung capacity A
race with immense chests could live under
such coudi tons. or a folk with glils Ike
fishes could pass a comfortable existence
in spite Of the rarehed air. The cnar-
acter Of life anywhere is. in fact. nodded
by the external circumstances, and as
these are known to be different On MARS
from what they are on the earth, Marian
inhabitants must have developed peculiar
characteristics in order 70 adapt them
selves to their euvirouments-the forms OF
life rapable of fOurishing in attenuated
az nave survived while those reQui ing
deuser air have dropped out OF existence
The tenuity OF the atmosphere OF Mars
is not the only fact when suggests thdt
the inhabitants OF that planet are mot
fashioned after the image Of man. II Is
known beyond the possib lily Of doubt
that the force with which a substance IS
attracted to the surface Of Mars is but
little more than third as strong as It IS
on the earth. or. to express the point IN
figures. 100 pounds on the earth would
only weigh thirty eight pounds on Mars II
tested in a spring balace. In consequence
OF this weaker pull. it would be possible
for a human being to perform astonishing
fests on Mars without excessive muscular
exception. A man who could jump hye
feet here could top fifteen feet there; ne
could lift three hundredweight by putting
out the same strength as II required 70
raise one hundredweight on the earth he
could spring across a road as easily as be
now leaps over mud puddle. and coup
Of hounds would carry him to the top Of
a flight Of stairs.
But. paradoxical as it may seem, the
smaller a planet. and. consequently. the
less the pull OF gravity at its surface. the
greater is the probability that its inhabi-
tants are giants compared with Us. Terres-
trial giants are generally weak in the
knees. they are crushed by their own
weight But on Mars they would only
weigh One-third as much and would there
fore be able to move about in a sprightly
fashion. so that an elephant there might
be quite a uirnble animal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
NEWSPAPER LIBELS IN CUBA.
Governor Wood Extends the Power
of the Police Courts.

HAVANA. April 1s-The indiscriminate
ialsehoods. criticisms aud wild canards
that have appeared in the newspapers have
lea Governor General Wood TO incorporate
IN MS order containing the provisional
police court clauses extending the powers
ana Jurisdiction Of the court to libel cases.
II Is ordered that complaints for libel may
De lodged in the police court. which IS
authorized to issue warrants for the ar
rest OF the persons complained Of and 20
try them Thus a speedy and summary
method is provided for reaching libeIers.
although the punishment cannot exceed
thirty days Imprisonment or $50 fine. or
both. There is no appeal from the courts
decision except to The Military Governor
The right to prosecute in the higher Gu
ban courts is not affected by the new order
II the injured persons elect 70 prosecute.
The newspapers are bitter against the
whole order Their ire IL especially
aroused by the clauses affecting them.
which place them practically under the
thumb OF an American Army officer OF
comparatively low rank. So long as the
officer sitting as Judge is absolutely with
out prejudice there Is no great danger OF
Injustice being done. but from the Cuban
point Of view the order is extremely OBJ
noxiOus.
General Ludlow will sail for the United
States tomorrow. General Wood viii hold
a reception at the Palace In the morning.
Everybody Of any prominence in Havana
has been invited to attend to bid farewell
to General Ludlow.
La Lucia" threatens to publish the
names Of ali the Cubans who attend. In
order. as it says. that the country may
know those who do not have sufficient self
respect to prevent them from extending
good wishes 10 the insulter Of their coun-
try
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

The parallel between our Porto Rico dependents
today and our ancestors in l776, between the
mighty men Of our Republic and George Of Eng
land. is not in every way precise; but there are
many curious analogies between the cases. Il Is
on the broad, grand principle involved that every
heir Of the heroes who fought or fell in the Rev
olutiou ought to be Of one mind-the principle
for which they struggled and bled-that the
voice OF the humbest colonial dependency has a
right to be heard and needed on the question OF
it's own government. and that, where the in
slienable rights Of all men are at issue, equality
between its inhabitants and the citizens Of the
proudest sovereign State must be recognized.
That principle the people Of the United states
have had az illusrious share in establishing, and
no people could be worse disgraced than they by
nro,-f Nc t4lse 20 il.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
MONEY TO BUY VOTES.
Indiana Republicans Make Charges
in the GubernatorisI Contest.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April 1S.-The
contest for the Republican gubernatorial
nomination assumed serious phase today,
when Cass Conway, who is managing the
campaign Of John l. Griffths. Of this city,
made a public statement to the effect that
Winfield T. Durbin of Anderson. who is
supposed to be Griffiths' strongest Oppo-
neut has attempted to purchase the votes
of delegates in this county, who are in
structed for Grifliths
The headquarters of the Durbin men"
said Conway. are in the Stevenson Build
ing. and / have atidayits Of men who say
they were sent for and offered money Il
they would violate their instructions and
vote for Durbin Durbins managers are
irving TO use money in this and other ccuu-
Los Of The SIate.-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

few years ago it wss a current idea that tue
horse vas passing out. It was also a prevalent
notion that cavalry falling into disiayor.
New the horse is stronger than ever. j. has be-
come evident through the lessons Of the Beer
var thar the soldiers OF the future will be large
ly mounted infantry. The armies Of the world
EiU REQUIRE twice as many horae5 perhaps three
OF four times a. mant horses, as in the past.
The Western horse. answering 10 the requirement Is
Of tie United States Army. appears 10 be the
flAorite animal He is now in great demand, and
the price is bound to 60 beyond the present high
figure In Europe the mobilization Of the armies
taxes the horses out Of the carriage and the drsy,
and losses To- case Of wsr. would have 20 be sup
ulied from the United States or South America.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

NEW YORK. April ia meeting Of the
board of directors Of the Third Avenue
Railroad was held this afternoon at the
Office Of the Metropolitan Street Railway.
Grant b. Schley presided. The meeting
was called for the purpose Of submitting
to the directors the mortgage which is TO
secure the So OOO. 600 Of bonds to be issued
by the company and the lease under which
the Metropolitan will operate the Third
Avenue Although a full board was pres
ent the meeting adjourned until Monday.
when it is expected both the mort gage and
The lease will be approved.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

the Republican party leaders as their guide
in dealing with Porto Rico. from June l.
1899 until the oil. sugar. tobacco. and rum
deals which changed their attitude were
arranged. the following paragraph ap-
pears:
"The cessiou Of Porto Rico by Spain to the
United States accomplished in the same
manner a. 4 transfer OF real estate between IN
dyiduals spain by the treaty manifested It's
intention TO convey p grantor- Congress bt
ratIying the treaty manifested the intention OF
the United States TO accept as a grantee lne
exchange Of Publications was the deiNetN OF 'le
instrument % conveyance and thereby the trans
fer became complete Thoreupon the territory
conveyed became part 81 the United states ana
such subject 90 the Constitution. No mTlnef
action by Congress necessary or ppsslhle.
The Constitution does not depend upon Congress
for authority in any part Of the United STATES
The reverse Of the proposition Is the tsct. FROM
this time on Congress must look 90 the A9h>'.,
tuition for authority 20 leCisiate for Porto RICO
The foregoing was ample as a basis for
the Presidents message, for Secretary
Roots recommendation. and for Governor
General Davis representations. all urgent
for free trade. But Judge Magoon left
nothing to be inferred on the subject
In another paragraph OF his opinion ne
said that the exchange of mutual rau-
fcations Of the treaty made Porto Rico
part OF the United States, and as soon as
it, became so the island was subject to the
acts which we're in force to regulate fcr-
eign commerce with the United States.
As Representative Smith justly afirms' the
people everywhere are asking why the
original and apparently sincere policy oil
justice and good faith toward Porto klco
was suddenly abandoned for one OF oppres-
sion and peridy9 Republicans not less
than Democrats are angered to know that
the Administration cannot give the true
answer. because it dare not!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
A PARIS LEAGUE FAILS.
The Steamship Companies Withdrew
Low Rates to the Exposition.

CHICAGO. April 13.-The American Stu
dents League. which was TO provide trips
to Paris to thousands of students and
teachers at an expense Of 5000 each, has
just failed. e. Benjamin Andrews, super
ntendent Of the schools, who was treas
urer of the organization, is going deep in
his own pocket to provide hundreds OF
dollars to repay the students who had
made their first payments in the league.
Prof George Rowland. OF the University
of Chicago is closing up the affairs OF
the league and he, with DR.. Andrews and
President Henry Wade Rogers, of the
Northwestern University, declare that not
one of those who entered the enterprise
shall lose a cent. The trouble was caused
by the steamship companies Withdrawing
their offers in anticipation Of a busy sea
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

The appointment OF Mr.. George b. Cor
telyou to succeed Mr.. Porter as Secretary
to the President is a wen earned recogni-
ton Of merit. and of hard and delicate
work. long performed with modesty and
striking ability. During the protracted
period of Secretary Porter's Ill health, Mr..
Cortelyou has borne the fun burden Of the
Office without its honors or emoluments.
and is richly deserving of the promotion
which, at length. has come to him. A
better confidential secretary Mr.. Mckinley
could not find in the country-certainiy
not one more agreeable to people OF all
stations and conditions who have business
to transact at the White House.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
ARBoR DAY IN NEW YORK.
Governor Roosevelt Appoints the
Fourth Day of May.

ALBANY. y. Y, April 13.-Governor
Roosevelt today issued an Arbor Day proc
lamstion. In it the Governor says: The
4th of May will be Arbor Day. established
by statute The school children Of this
State have planted more than TWO hun
dIed thousand trees within the ten years
In which Arbor Day has been recognized.
In most OF the districts OF the State no
tree ought ever 10 be cut down unless two
are planted in its place. The custom OF
tree planting should be served in every
WAY -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

from lne ntpillru AlAttAldu-J
A rival Of cottouseed OIL as 4 substitute for
olive oil, Is promised IN corn oil. This is q by
uoduct OF corn, extracted from the little heck
oi yellow which is known as the germ. To pre-
ofrt sproutirg the germs must be removed before
tile grain Is shipped or stored, and as the result
OF the process employed gelatnous substance Is
obtained WHICH has been used only az substitute
ior linseed oil in the manufacture Of paints and
for lubr!c.tiug purposes. Now il is announced
that method has beer discovered Tor clariyinS,
te,dariziug. and making the oil more palatablc,
with no material los as regards quality, and al
tie small cQsl " ~ ceIls q gallon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
MANY DECLINE THE HONOR.
The Vice Presidential Rooms of sew
eraI New Workers Explode.

NEW YORK. April 13.-Within a day OF
two certain friends OF Representative
James S. sherman. of the Twenty-ffth
New York district. have put him in nom-
ration for Vice President. Senator Plat
came from Washington this evening, and
it was his testimony that Mr. Sherman was
not a candidate for the Vice Presidential
nomination James j. Belden, the political
and personal friend of Mr.. Sherman, said
the same at the Manhattan Hotel Speaker
Henderson. of the House of Representa-
tiyes. came over from Washington tonight
with Mr. sherman and Mr. Henderson and
Chairman Odell had a talk. Chairman
OdeIl said afterward that Mr. Sherman
was not candidate for Vice President.
1t has been said a number OF times that
on the proper occasion Representative
Sherman might become a candidate for the
Republican nomination for Governor of the
State If so It was denied tonight Mr..
Plat confirmed the announcement that
the Republican State Convention on Tues
day is not TO advance any candidate for
Vice President and he added that it is not
necessary at this time 10 specifically en-
dorse the administration of Governor
Roosevelt. Senator Plat has long been
of the opinion that unless the Administra-
ton at Washington or rather the repre-
sentatives OF the Administration change
their attitude toward Mr. Woodruff the
latter cannot be nominated for the Vice
Presidency.
Those close to Cornelius n. Bliss. Presi-
dent McKinley's first Secretary of the In
terror. have not thought it necessary to de-
clare over and over again that Mr.. Bliss
will not be a candidate for the Vice Presi-
Dental nomination. Mr.. Bliss. for purposes
Of his own has believed it well to put
quietus on the constantly recurring rumor
that he is d candidate Senator Hanna has
made number Of trips to New York Of
late. and on all these occasions he has had
talks with Mr.. Bliss. From all quarters Of
the United States have come requests that
Mr.. Bliss resume his old place as Treas
urer Of the National Committee. and he
r.-..E-. ILL., do n
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

The Porto Rican mOnstrosty was not
and yet before noon Of yesterday there was
not an Office provided for by its terms
which had not been applied for many times
over. Poor Mr.. Mckinley only has couple
of dozen really good things to ladle out in
the premises. and he can hardly make them
go around among several hundred eager
political birds OF prey.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
NEWSPAPERS TO COST MORE.
Cost OF Paper and the Increased Ex-
pense in Printing the Cause of the
Advanced Price of subscription.

The newspapers out West recently made the an.
nouncement that owing to the increased cost OF
rev-spsDsr production they found II necessary TO
Increase the price Of their papers 20 their Sub
scr bers some months ago the chicago uaiiN pa
pers anticipating the same rise m material and
labor doubled their subscription rates The daily
p9pers in several Of the second and third-cllss
cites have increased the price Of the paper. and
n the readers Of a newspaper outHutbef the sd-
yertisers ten 70 one. they can afford 70 con
tributs their share toward the Increased expense
of priutiug the papers. Because the newspapers
have increased the subscription prices, that viii
not hinder YOU from drinking Heurich's beers.
their prices and qualities ara always the saline.
The public should bear 10 mind the fact that there
is not a beer TO equal Hcurich's, although uu-
nierous attempts have been made - initiate tte
propcrtics of MleEzen. senate. and Lager. TIE
popularity Of Hcurich's Is exhibited by the many
orders received by the Arlington Bottling Co. ios
bottled beer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
SALE OF THE HOTEL REGENT.
The Property Passes Into the Hands
of ID. g. staples.

The property at the southeast corner Of
Pennsylvania Avenue and Fifteenth Street.
known as the Hotel Regent, was yesterday
purchased by Orren G. Staples for S5S.Ooo.
The deed conveying the property TO MI
Staples was put on record yesterday by
Henry R. Webb and his wife, and John
Sfdrnu Wehh.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

RICHMOND. Va. April 13.-Mayor
Chandler. OF Bowling Green. Va. has is
sued a statement TO the public that the
burning of forty houses In that village Of
600 inhabitants almost without insurance,
on the night Of April 10, has made objects
of charity OF many Of the people, which
the village cannot relieve and he calls for
heIp for the destitute.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

Of fba conner mines Of importance Ia North
America today. those Of Montana Arizona, and
Michigan are Ia the front rank, and Rio Unto IN
Spain. stands practically alone in Europe. Owing
10 iuteruanable lawsuits Butte's production rs not
Increasing. but rather diminishing, and in Ahchi-
gan. Notwithstanding the the investment Of cnor-
nous capital In tn opening up Of new mines, the
increase in production IS small. The greatest III
diyidual copper mine IN this country, If not III
tie world, ia uuquestionaby senator Clark INIT
ed Verde
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

Nr0m the indianapolis Press.)
The trouble with the Republican Committee
now TRYING 10 select a chairman for the state
convention is not which Of the several applicants
Il should select but which does IL dare select
sud VET keep the confidence Of Senator Hanna and
the Porto Rican- tariff chip subsidy ring al Wash
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
uerited Promotion.-President Nc

Meritcd Promotion.-Preside Nc
Kinley has. perhaps made no appoint
ment which has given as much satisfaction
among all sorts and conditions Of people
in washington as that Of Mr.. George B.
Cort.lyou TO the Office of Secretary TO the
President position which is destined 10
become almost as important as that Of
Cabinet portfolio The Office vas created
by the last Congress largely for the special
qualification Of the elements in local
society that are sticklers for titles and
ceremonials In selecting Mr.. j Addison
Porter as the first incumbent OF the new
Office, the affable Mr.. Mckinley did so.
either consciously or unconsciously. in re-
snonsa to the demand OF the swagger set
Tor somebody in authority at the White
Iouss who possessed a fine regard for the
r.runrieries in the matter Of the color OF
gloves gentlemen should wear to recep-
tons as well as who should have prece-
dence at functions where the proud
Brahmins OF private life are compelled TO
meet face to face on terms OF equality for
the moment the unoouth hero that COM
nrises official life, high and low. Mr. j.
Addison Porter discharged his duties to the
complete satisfaction Of his sponsors and
was as fine a type Of the best people" in
nublic office as has been seen in Washing
ION in MANY day But MS health broke
down under the tremendous strain, and he
was compelled to resign and seek rest and
remuneration. Mr. CortelEou, II is feared
cannot take Ar j. Addison Porters place
as the Presidents social guide and light
hut il is confidently predicted that he viii
know. exactly how TO receive and treat the
irnportlfuafe offieeseeker, to say nothing
of the always eager newsgatherer who has
been unable 10 extract news from Mr. j.
Addison Porter because Mr. J. Addison
Porter had no time 10 bother with the more
frivolous affairs OF his high office while
societv was looking to him for leadership
MIR Cortelyou's selection is a denial OF The
nessimistic contention that the office does
not nov seek the man. II ever Il did Mr.
Cortelyou has neither great social prestige
nor nautical influence. He has brains Ia
his head however. He came to Washing
ton dozen years ago under Democratic
auspfces He started in humble posi-
tion By The force OF his own character he
has forged ahead until now he occupies a
rlsea that tens of thousands of his fellow
ritizens would risk their lives for. Mr..
Cortelyou's rise in the public service and
in the esteem of men Of affairs with whom
he has been thrown is an exemplitcation
nj the fact that merit eventually viii win
inst reward even in these parlous times
Mr. Mckinley elevated Mr. C0rtelyou 10
the nositiou created for another sort Of
man simplv because Mr.. Mckinley needs
the helm OF Mr. Cortelyou in transacting
the public business.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

BOSTON. April 13.-Prof. John Wesley
Churchill. d. D.. professor of sacred rhet-
oric since 1896. and professor Of eloeuuon
at Andoyer Theological Seminary, died OF
heart failure Friday at his home in An
doyer. Mass. He was born in Fairlie, W.
Nav % 1899
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

tFrOm the Indianapolis NeWs)
There IS 10 kind OF doubt 10 the danger from
eIpgtraIrsis Whenever escaping electricity IN
powe1fll currents attacks water OF gas pipes,
There j. serious danger, of disintegration. Il is
the duty OF the company that produces the cleo
tricity Tor It's own or for commercial purposes
to provide for its safe transmission II can have
no more right to allow il 20 escape and TO prey
upon other peoples property than farmer has
to allow his dogs TO prey upon his neighbor's
sheep
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14

fFrlm the Army anu navy '3ulNal-l
A chewing the necessity for more commits
e. In ~. line OF the Navy may be- noted the
f,rt that on the flagship Iowa a naval cadet is
Standing regular deck duty as watch and division
- oA3Isr, In one or tH0 cases, odd enough
10 be his father.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-14
SENATOR Chiffon ILL.
The ErEan Confined To Ills Home
With the Grip.

AUSTIN. Tex. April l3.-United States
Senator Horace Chiffon is seriously ill at
his home at Tyler, Tex. He returned from
Washington about two weeks ago suffering
from the effects of an attack of la grippe
and Immediately upon his arrival he grew
worse and took to his bed
He has been unable to participate in the
Senatorial campaign and his dates for
speaking will have TO be cancelled unless
ne improves rapidly