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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
The HuzzIe Ordinance

A great deal of trouble may sometimes
arise through a comparatively Insignificant
cause. and this is the case with the recent
owners and the Humane Socie.y have
Joined forces, and are working hard fer its
repeal and their efforts are backed by the
sentiment OF the humane and intelligent
people of the District Sometimes a fool
Ish law, through the indifference of the
public remains in force because the legig-
lators have forgotten all about it: but the
indications are that the dogs OF the Dis
triet will not remain muzzled for the next
year or two because the Commissioners
have been allowed tc forget their eond.t on.
1t is known that the dog pound is a
disgrace TO the city, the unfortunate ami
mails there confined being hudd.ei togt Their,
unprotected from the inclemences Of tie
weather, and in such a condition that Dr.
Mackay Smith on seeing them, offered 10
buy every deg in the pound at the rate OF
81 per head If homes could be found for
them. However, that would rot improve
matters much, since the enclosure would
speedily be filled up with more dogs gath
cred from the streets, and those rescued
would need a license and muzzle to lie
safe from future dangers. TIE feeling
among dog owners is becoming violent, and
a leading citizen recently declared that If
the dog catcher entered his premises and
attempted TO remove his dog he 1.-THE citi-
zen) would meet the invader with dou-
ble-barreled shotgun.
There is more than a sentimental reason
for this feeling. The dog owners of the
city do rot like to feel that their pets are
in constant danger OF being captured and
taken TO the pound. II is said that lady
was leading her dog down the street not
long age. on the way to purchase a muz-
zle, when the eatehers pounced upon The
animal and carried him away. AS every
one knows. dog viii occasionally succeed
in removing the decoration which is so OBJ
jeetionable TO him. and breaking or losing
it so that new one is necessary. Cannot
the owner OF the creature take him to a
hardware store TO buy a mazzle without
the District are losing the small amount CT
patience they had with this unnecessary
and unreasonable infiiction.
Perhaps the most eogent reason for the
on-cbservance of the muzzle ordinance
and there are very msny people who do rot
watch dogs are kept they are rendered
perfectly useless If muzzled When a eits-
zen Of tho suburbs buys big dog. with the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
HAVANA AGITAToRs SILENT.
The Failure of Meeting to- Advo-
cate Universal Suffrage.

HAVANA. March s5.--The opponents of
restricted suffrage made cn attempt to
hold mass meeting today to aiE their
views, but it was failure. Meme of the
reputed leaders appeared. a crowd OF
negroes numbering about 300. carrying
Cuban flags and with a band playing the
"Marseillaise." paraded the streets prior
to the meeting without augmenting their
number. The meeting was held in the
Albisu Theatre The speakers. who were
practically unknown to the public. urged
universal suffrage. but the enthusiasm dis
played by the claquers was so evidently
forced that the small crowd soon dispersed.
II is quite evident that this was the last
effort for universal suffrage. which is CUR
prising in view of the threats that were
made when restricted suffrage was first
suggested Like the opposition to Bishop
Sbarreti and many other men ana meas
ures, the opposition was violent for
time and then simmered down to abso-
lutte quiet.
The newspapers were so opposed TO the
meeting that they refused to advertise It,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
FLOWERS OF AFRICA.
One Variety Is Exceedingly Popular
just Now in London.
tFfom the Chicago Iribune.1

tFrcm the Chicago Tribune.1
The cable tells OF great enthusiasm
aroused when the women hidden to attend
the royal drawing room at Buckingham
Palace appeared carrying bouquets of
African ixias. The substitution of African
flowers for the usual dollhouse roses ap-
pealed to the patriotic feelings Of the
crowds gathered about the palace. and
each of the guests who carried them was
greeted with hearty British cheers. The
ixia is a genus OF dubious plants contain
ing about twenty-five species. all natives
If South Africa.
The flowers grow On spikes. either single
or branched. and are found in many colors.
from pure white 10 dark red. The leaves
are narrow and slender. They may be Gull
tivated either from seeds or from cuttings.
and are extremely attractive when grown
as pot plants. When bulbs are used they
are planted il the fall and the pots arc
covered with ashes during the winter. lit
tie water being required until the flower
spikes appear above the surface of the
ground Then they must be given plenty
OF both light and water. Ii is expected
that With the prestige of the reception
given at the drawing room behind them
the xias will become popular in both Eng
land and in the United States.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

AS soon as the Porto Rican iniqulty is
out of the way it is announced that Sen
of the Hepburn Morgan Nicaragua Canal
bill, irrespective of what may or may not
be done about the Hay Pauncefote Treaty.
The Senator is right in thinking that pub
lie sentiment is as insstent as ever upon
the immediate construction of an Ameri-
can isthmian canal. 1t is not, however,
favorable to any waterway which would
have to be built and operated under the
terms and conditions of the Hay Paunce-
fote Treaty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
FOUND A TREASURE BELT.
Small Fortune Kicked About on
HobOken Pier.

NEW YORK, March 25.-WhiIe the
North German Lloyd pier at Hoboken was
swarming with people just before the de-
parture OF the Trave yesterday some of
those on the pier noticed a belt being
kicked about by the throng. The belt was
made OF costly leather and apparently had
been dropped by some tourist. Those who
saw it paid but little attention to it, how
ever. until one of the stewards of the
Trave picked it up.
He found that it was a money belt. He
opened it and uttered a cry of amazement,
for the belt was filled with 81, 600 in gold
coin. The belt was turned over to Chief
Steward Hillebrant, of the Trave. who in
turn gave ii to Police Captain Hayes.
The latter made an effort to locate the
owner before the steamer sailed, but
failed. At the suggestion of Superintend
ent Miller. of the North German Lloyd
Company. the belt was given to the Off
GERS of the Trave it being thought that
it belonged to one OF the passengers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

In view OF the probability that unless
Congress acts quickly, the German Gov
eminent will take possession of the Dan
ish West Indian islands, it is perhaps ex-
cusable to ask whether or not the Medford
rum trust could be induced to consent to
legislation at this session. Perhaps the
Information could be obtained II some Sen
ator we're to demand it. or course we
need the islands badly for strategioal rea-
sons. but that is matter of national in
terest and safety. while Dingieyism and
rum together combine the dearest associa-
lions and hopes OF the Administrator.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
The Logic of the Retainer.

Those who appreciate how able man iorme-
senator Edmund5 is will be surprised at the weak
moss OF the defence he has made for the Shipping
subsidy bill which he has undertaken to advocate
Rut Mr. EdmundS strong on >ubjec :
of political economy. He wrote defence Of
protective tariffs for Harper Magazine" several
Years ago which disappointed the expectations
of the friends or that svstCm- it having been much
more ably defended b. men inferior to himself
intnllectua .ly. lie SAYS now: ANY man, any
country. or any nation that trusts his or its
competitors TO do any part OF his or its business
is sire to fail in he end And vet, in the face
,f this SIR. EdmunGs for years steadily advo-
Gated a protective thrift system. under which
American shipping WIS constantly diminished.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

being used to secure immunity for a band
of bandits and assassins, and, notwith-
standing their crimes of rebellion and muir
der. keep them in nominal power, to the
end that the electoral vote of the State OF
Kentucky may be thrown out next Novem-
Der. should that be necessary in order 10
steal another Presidential election? TINS
is question, the answer to which will not
Inug he DELAYED
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

1t is to be hoped that way may be found to
place Gers. Fitzhugh Lee and Joe Wheeler on the
retired list OF brigaders. They are at the uge
when retirement is compulsory and there are
many reasons why special effort should be made
thus to honor them. They are both excellent
soldiers. They both responded promptly in the
Spanish war. The did most valuable service
The other would have done so had he had 4
chance. He did valuable service previously as
Consul General in Cuba. They are. besides. repre-
sentative southern men. These things combine to
make it very desirable that they be placed on
the retired list a. brigaders.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
Rough on the Poor Dutc h .


u io'4 '"' "'Hh'"i'0iis 'i'""hcsJ
One Of the great railway companies OF the West
is said to have hit upon the idea OF Offering in
ducements to the Dutc+-of the two South African
Republics. now at with England. to efnigrate
10 this county in event of the subjugaion of their
own countries to British colonial rule. This Is
practical method of showing sympathy which
ought to commend itself to pro-Boer sentiment
everywhere in the United States and We shall
expect to a resolution introduced in Congress
at an carly day heartily endorsing the project
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
The Downger and the Buzz Saw.

China, Empress Dowager has undoubtedly some
ability but she is taking IN excellent course TO
force intervention by the leading outside powers.
and thus bring about her effaceueut. A wholesale
attack on foreigners ,speei iiiy A.:irriean= and
EngIishmen- as is Threatened. would quickly
bring interference by thu United States and Eng
land. and other nations uld be GU the side ct
thess two The United states has already sen;
a war vessel to the reg. on in Witch trouble l.
threatened. China may fnnis.. exciting
news one Of these days
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

IFlOm the PhlIldepHla IlmesD
Acquaintance promotes trade and commerce, and
conference and proximity promote acquaintance
\ conference between the chief commercial repre-
s=ntatives of the principal American Republics
will be the best possible means of promoting
better commercial relations and better place
than the City of Mexico could not be chosen in
which TO hold it,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26


Tim Woodruff continues to swing around
the circle at lively rate. lie was way
out in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday and
there made speech. His theme was
From Lincoln to Mckinley" and he tod
the people of Mr.. Bryan's town that Lin
coin and Mckinley were very much
alike" 1t is believed that in summing up
their opinion of MIR. Woodruff some OF his
auditors got out pictures of Lincoln when
tlpy returned home to see if he had told
them the truth or had attempted to fool
them. Mr.. Bryan has talked 10 his towns
men Il good deal about the homely Linco.n,
and il is thought that this has so aroused
their interest in the high soulei rail-
splitter that quite number of them have
procured pictures of him to aid them in
learning what manner OF man he wa.
Therefore, woe to the Hon. Tim Woodruff
in Mr.. Bryan's town if those who heard
him speak Saturday conclude that he tried
to deceive them by his assertion of resem-
blance between Lincoln and Mckinley. All
the old citizens in Washington know that
Mr.. Mckinley is so much better locking
than Abe Lincoln was that there is no
basis OF comparison between them. Then
too. nearly all of the pictures of Abe Lin
coin extant represent hin. as wearing
whiskers, while it is known that Mr. Nc
Ki-liey has never even worn a mustache
In point of resemblance, Mr.. Woodruff is
mere like Mr. Mckinley than Mr.. Nick nley
is like Lincoln. Indeed. it is believed that
If MIR. Woodruff should be selected as Mr.
McKinleys running mate this year he could
take the Presidents place in crowds of
strangers without anybody ever knowing
anything about the harmless and excusab
little deception. This is thought to he
something of an advantage 10 Mr. Wood
ruff in his candidacy for the second place
on the ticket. Still, II is matter of record
that Mr.. Hanna has told him that he Is
too young, and as long as this remains
in the record MIR. Woodruff will have to
keep hustling over the country TO convince
the faithful by ocular demonstration that
sometimes even Mr.. Hanna is liable to
make trivial mistakes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
Hny-pauncefote Professorship.


II is announced that at the expiration OF his
Presidential service President Mckinley will ac-
cept a professorship OF international law; upon
which subject, let US hope, his views are less sub
rect TO fuctuation than concerning a nations
plain duty" to its own territory.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
Fbe Man of "PIain Duty.v


Shades of Pknklfh Pierce and Rutherford H.
Hayes, In your day men called you weak Yet
whs. intellectual gfants-what prodigies of moral
courage and tnentri force-you were, compared
with the pigmy wfo rattles around " the
shoes of the least Of his predecessors!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
American. and True.
prom the Indianarolis Press J

that involves the right to stay out Of fine
union and be protected in that course Both
rights are one-the common right Of free choice
Neither are rights at all, il they do not rest on
that NATURAL foundation They must stand or fall
together.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.
Methodist. Arc GrymbIins-A Re

Methodists Are GrumbIinG.-A Re
publican member of the House called at
tention the other day to the fact that at
various meetings Of Methodist brethren in
different parts OF the country during the
past few weeks some excuse to grumbie at
Brother William Mckinney has been brought
forward by the good men. In a number OF
cases resolutions rather severely condemn
ing Brother Mckinley for alleged infrac-
tiOns Of the Church's rules have been
adopted. and in one or two instances he
has been threatened with ecclesiastical
trouble to add to the weight OF woe ne Is
now staggering under on account OF party
discOrd over the Oxnardized Porto Rfcan
Tariff bill. Most of the charges which the
churchmen are bringing against the Presl-
dent deal with the liquor question 1t APP
pears that somebody devoid of piety and
to wnom patriotism evidently is unknown
has spread among the Methodists a false
impression as to the Presidents gustatory
habi1a. The fact is well established that
Mr.. Mckinley is one of the most abstemi-
Gus men who ever occupied -the White
House 1t is said that he rarely. if ever,
tastes wines or liquors of any kind In
observance of the immemorial customs oil
official society. he has the White House
tables well supplied with wines and liquors
at public and semi-priyate dinners. out IL
is stated By persons who have been nom
ored with invitations to these cinners
that the President never more than barely
touches the rim of his partially filled glass
with his lips. II is suspected. therefore,
that t,e Methodist brethren are being de-
libera;ely deceived by enemies of the Presi-
deGt on this liquor question. If this is true
the purpose. of course is 10 infiict upon
him 2 new and dangerous form OF political
harm. The understanding is that somebody
with authority to speak for Mr.. Mckinney
will find excuse before long to put stop to
the reports that are stirring up the church
men
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Tom JohnsOn's Repentancc.-A gen.
Jieman Of national prominence and who
has been closely identified with the Hon.
Ton. Johnson in propagatng the alluring
soph istries of the single tax doctrines is
aus aority for the statement that that emil
nent Ohioen is genuinely repentant and is
only too anxious to be taken back to the
Democratic fold without asking for any
rewards This is intended as denial o:
the widespread story that Mr.. johnson is
a candidate for the second place on the
ticket with Mr.. Bryan. or that he has de-
signs unon position of official RESPONSE
biiity q, the party's national organization
The oSioan's friend received letter from
him & few days ago in which the writer
is alleged to have stated positively that
he was not a candidate for office or an ap-
plioant. active or receptive, for place IN
the committee. Ii is said that in his let
ter Mr.. johnson expressed entire satlsfac-
ton with the present aims and organlza-
ton of the party, and declared his readi-
ness to contribute literally to the cam
paign fund. The word liberal means
something when used by Mr.. johnson. His
wealth mounts high up into the millions,
and it is known that he is not niggardiy IN
the use of his money when his interest in
a political contest is thoroughly aroused.
II is also believed that he can enlist the
active interest of other men Of large wealth
in the coming campaign, so that Mr.
Bryan's managers need not be uneasy over
the collection of an ample campaign fund
Possibly Mr. Bryan would not object to
have Mr. Johnson brought into the party
organization for the campaign, in view of
the fact that the Ohioan shows the unmis-
taxable signs OF thorough repentance. ac-
companied by very kee,. desire to have
the Nebraskan elected this time. In this
event it is considered to be net at all un-
likely that an important part of the cam
paign work will be assigned to Mr.. Johnson.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Despite the fact that the Loud Postal bill
is dead for this session. petitions against
its passage continue to pour in upon MEM
hers and Senators. Mr.. Kean presented in
the Senate on Saturday a memorial from
the following newspapers published in New
Jersey against the bill: The Jersey City
News" the New Jersey sunday School
Message" the "Hunterdon County Demo-
crat." the Somerset Democrat. and the
Orange Times and journal"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Great enthusiasm was manifested by the
Democrats of the House on Saturday at the
conclusion of the reading by Mr. McRae of
the appeal to the people of the United
States by the Porto Rican delegates TO
Washington
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

The Committee on the Judiciary of the
Senate has before it a petition from the
University Methodist Episcopal Church of
Los Angeles, Cal. praying for the enact
ment of legislation prohibiting sinetoscopiC
reproductions of prizefghts in the District
of Columbia and the Territories.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Mr.. BeHcridEc Way speah.-lt IS
stated that the pressure from Indiana is
so strong on Senator Beveridge that he
may be compelled to deliver a speech ad-
vocating his free trade amendment to the
Porto Rican bill. The Hoosiers have
learned that their brilliant young Senator
speech last Thursday by the mighty
Hanna. who took him into committee
room, locked the doors thereof. and threat
ened him with all sorts of harm II he
dared speak to his amendment. This story
appears to have inflamed the indignation
Of the Indianans beyond the point of con-
troll, and they are now demanding that
Nj Beveridge make that speech Just TO
show Hanna that Indiana is still SOW
eregn State. whose representatives cam
not be gagged. Some of the young Sena-
tors constituents seem to have been fur
nished with an advance copy Of his sup
pressed speech. and they are threatening
to publish it and spread it broadcast ever
the State unless he agrees to deliver 1t
in the Senate at the earliest practicable
date II they should do this it is feared
the speech would DO the party ard the
Administration more harm than it would
have done mad Mr.. Hanna not frightened
Senator Beverage into silence last Thurs
day 1t is believed that the Senator will
deliver the speech this week, and that his
Republican colleagues will give him re-
spectful attention despite the wishes of
Dom Mark 10 the contrary. 1t is also
stated that when he last called at the
White House Mr.. Mckinley advised Sena-
tor Beverage to deliver the speech. in
its original form. This. however. is not
taken as an indication that the President
has aqail changed his mind even though
nobody in the Senate answered the fiery
Tillman's haunting question Friday as to
whether the President now favors free
tradn or = tariff Tax for Porto Riao.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

REPRESENTATIVE Browhi0w Of Tennessee
during the sittings of the House and in his
committee work wears a white linen
cravat ard wide eXPanse Of shirt front.
his waistcoat being particularly low cut.
One Of the pecui;arities Of this gentleman
is that he always keeps tally on vote on
important measures and knows the result
long before the formal announcement is
made b. the Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Representative Dick Of Ohio is noted
among the members Of the House for his
gentleness and blandaess of manner. The
cross examination of the Occur dAlene
miners, during the enquiry before the
Committee on Military Affairs. has been in
the main conducted by Colonel Dick. He
has wide-open. bright blue eyes, which
look directly into those of witness. and
with a benign smile and gracefully
modulated voice he can ask questions in
a way to greatly irritate witness.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

THE TIMLs, in all its editions Morning. Even
ing, and Sunday viii be mailed 10 address
Tor FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
often as desired.
The gold leaf., 1900-06-21
WILL BE LYNCsIED IF CAUG lit.
Two Young Ladies Assaulted ny
NeSro-The Governor Called on i"r
Troops.

Cloverdale, Va, June A.-Governor Iy-
Ter has been called upon by Common
wealth's Attorney Allen, OF Bote'oti'
county, to have several companies OF 'he
State Guard in readiness to move TO III
castle, the county seat. In case arrest Is
made of the fiend who assaulted two
young women OF prominent families OF
this section. Miss Nellie keister. or
Blacksburg, who year ago married EIiis
Braem, of Chase City. and who left him
without sensational publicity, and htr
cousin Miss Bessie Linkenhoker, daugh-
ter of Mr.. Ballard Link .nhoker, weil-to-
do planter Of this county, whom she was
visiting, were the victims OF an attera pted
outrage, and have just recovered con-
sciousness.
Miss Linkenhoker is at her home, near
DaIeviIle and her mind is a blank to all
circumstances attending the attempted
crime, but Miss Keister, who cannot be
moved from the hotel here, regained con-
sciousness this evening. and in a re"
words she explained that what had been
reported as an accident was more otner
than a felonious and criminal assault by
a burly negro, who first struck Mis- LIN
kenhoker back Of the head with sand
bag then dealt the blow :hat struck her
also The bodies of the two young wom-
IN were found some distance apart III the
read and the condition III which they
we're at that time was let out to-da5. Miss
l.inkenhoker's PROSTATE form was un-
harmed but Miss keister W-S badly
treated. Her hair disheVeled. her
neck bore finger prin,s and her clothing
badly torn. chief Detective Baldwin, of
the Norfolk ana Western, is working on
the case, and 1t is confidently pi picdicted
i.crc that should the ficEd ever be caught
&c could never he liTen trial