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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
THE HEPBURN-eAGE LETTERS.
Banking Circles Interested In the
Published Cnrrespondrncc

4 correspondence.
NEW YORK. Jan. Thanking circles in
this city showed much interest today In the
disclosures OF the Treasury correspondence
! respecting the relations OF depository in
situations with the Government A. B.
Hepburn. Vice President Of the Chase Ma
tional Bank, could throw no addi. ionsI light
on the circumstances attending the letter
written by him to Secretary Gage whi-e
Vice President OF the National City Bank
Of this city.
Mr.. Hepburn said today that he had rot
the slightest recollection of having written
the letter. but since it was in the collection
he supposed 1t was authentic. Concerning
his reference to the banks s'prIIficaI
claims. in view OF what was done in be-
half OF the Mckinley ticket, Mr.. Hepburn
said he referred to the suppdrt given the
Administration In general way only and
did not mean contributions OF money -rade
by the directors of the bank per- onal y.
He had been with the City Bank too short
a time when the letter was written to know
anything about such matters. The letter
was personal one. and written no doubt
with many others in behalf Of his new iu-
teresis after he came to the bank
President StillmaI's letter respecting the
panicky conditions Of last April and the
need for relief measures to allay appre-
hension lest affairs should go from bad to
worse also attracted attention.
The point was made that the banks at
titude in discriminating between highly
speculative stocks and substantial divi-
dend-paying securities was entirely proper
and in accord with sound banking prin-
eiples. Rather high rates for loans dur
ing times of such depression afforded re-
lief in quarters where assistance was most
needed. but restrained speculative borrow
ers whose operations had contributed to
the general disturbance.
Some such course was followed in 1893,
when New York banks were forced to CO.
operate in the effort to relieve the local
money stringency. The banks formed
pool and offered borrowers accommodation
at nigh rates for call loans. This proved
effective. and the situation was soon re-
lieved, money falling to per cent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
A BOARD OF ARBITRATION.
Happy Effects Follow Mediation he
tween Employer and EmpI0ye.


tween Employer and EmpIoye.
Joseph Bishop. Of Columbus. Secretary
OF the Ohio State Board of Arbitration,
appeared as the principal witness before
the Industrial Commission yesterday. His
testimony treated mainly OF general labor
topics. Mr.. Bishop stated that the Board
Of Arbitration OF Ohio Is composed OF
three members; one. an employer. an
other an employee, and the third, who is
elected by the. other two. must be a mem
Der in good standing OF some recognized
labor organization. In case of failure to
select the third member within thirty days
from the first day Of their meeting the
governor CT the State has the right 10
select him.
Questioned as regards the work PER
formed By the board. and results obtained,
Mr.. Bishop referred to the great coat
makers strike, which took place in the
year 1898. and on which occasion more
than ten thousand hands quit work. This
strike Mr.. Bishop said. was settled peace
-bIy. and within a very short period. as a
result Of the mediation OF the board OF
arbitration.
Nj. Bishop then related the circum-
stances as connected with the first and
second street railway strikes in Cleveland.
These strikes would also have been adj
iuSted pezccahly and TO the satisfaction
II all concerned. he said. had the officers
OF the street railway company shown the
proper spirit and accepted the many offers
for mediation OF the board.
The second strike on the same system
broke out on account OF the violation OF
the agreement upon which the first strike
was adjusted. Both parties employer and
employe. accused each other Of having
broken the agreement. In this case the
services OF the board were not employed.
Referring to the strike at the East LIVER
pool pottery works. in which thousands
of girls and married women We're inter-
esJed, MIR. Bishop said the board OF arbi-
tration conducted the negotiations between
the employers and the strikers and ad-
justed matters to the satisfaction Of both
parties. The result Of this settlement was
an advance in the wages of the striking
girls.
Mr.. Bishop concluded by recommending
the framing OF State arbitration laws
which would tend to encourage employers
and their working force 10 remain at work
pending the time of the settlement Of their
iiliiculties- Strikes and IOckouts then
suuld not occur.
a bill proposing such a legislative meas
IRE has been introduced in the State
Senate OF Ohio
MIR. J. II. Hale. of South Glastonbury.
Conn. will appear at today's session OF
he Commission. Mr. Hale will testify
N agricultural topics.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
RAILWAYS AID THE BROKERS.
An EmpIoyc Offers Surprising Testi-
many In "a Forgery Case.

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. l2-Wesiern rail
road circles are excited here over the de
velopmonts in the case Of George II.
Armes. who is being tried for forging
tickets during the late exposition. He was
a ticket broker and is alleged TO have
raised the dates Of expired tickets
The real sensation came out today when
the assistant city ticket agent at St
Joseph Of the Burlington testified that it
was customary for the officers to sell
tickets TO brokers and insert short names
that could be more easily scalped
This is the phase uf the case that has
developed into a big row here, as there
have been charges and counter charges of
ticket scaIping by regular roads in the
Mississippi River territory and out of Chi
cago for some time
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

q iuh tue Hartford touf9nt-D
We said there wasn't spcck Of war in the
seizure Of those -four slips. England Is perfectly
ready TO pay indemnity, aud the incident is
over. The practice Of sezing needed supplies
i0r troops in the field is considerably older than
the United States Of America. and some years
ago this country found it a very convenient prac-
ticc. Sometimes the seiAed supplies have been
paid for at the time o. atcryari, and sometimes
not. Napoleon-to take q single instgucc-was
rather careless in these matters.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
THE WESTERN UNION A TRUST.
4 Kansas Court Declares II to he an
InInMfmI Combinations.

TOPEKA Kans., Jan. 20 J. Wyatt,
collector OF the court OF visitation. today
filed in the Federal court his answer in
the Western Union Telegraph Company in
junction suit. ia which Federal Judge
Hook recently gave a lengthy opinion re
straining the court OF visitation from put
ting into effect the telegraph rate law
passed by the last Populist legislature.
Judge Myatt declares that the Western
Union Telegraph Company is great trust
and combination unlawfuly maintained
for the purpose Of restraining trade and
commerce. and in violation OF the act Of
Congress OF July ., $780, and in violation
of the antitrust laws Of Kansas.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

Ufom Inc II. FauI Displtrh1
There are now thirty-four chapllns In the
army, drawing q salary OF sl,JOO The new plan
adds twenty four OF thrse non-cornhatHnt officers
Thousands Of applicants are even now clamoring
for tbcsc appointments, and the greater part oil
them arc those who never drew a pastors salary
OF like amount. II the office OF chaplain can be
made the high influence it should become and
las been in . few distinguished cases. let it be
continued But do not add tyenty four 10 thirty
four. merely a. an addition
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

'T TIT
nIom The Cincinnan Ennnirerl

WT0m lie tInrInnIU Enuiircr)
The Adminisrationists have undertaken 10 map
out the Presidential campaign at this carly
period. Mr.. Aldricil, ia his opening speech. was
pleased 10 announce Whit the Democratic conten-
ton was going to be, and what the Republicans
were going 10 do in opposition. WHO author
lied him a. speak Tor both sides? Why should
his qualification 10 write Democratic platform
at this early date be recognized? Why -hould
be, whether he is right or wrong about IL. be
accepted as The mentor and critic Of the Demo
cratic party before even the National Convention
[. CallndE
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
The Original Mckinley Man Agnin

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Jan. 12.-Magnus Anto-
Mus Hess. known throughout the West as
the Original Mckinley Man." has filed a
suit for 100000 damages against his sister
in-Iaw. Mrs. Annie Wolf. for breaking up
his home. Mr.. Hess declares that Mrs
Wolf induced his wife TO bring divorce
proceedings against him In 1897. and that
the worry caused by the case caused Lin
To lose large sums OF money in business
frausactfons
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
Americans schools.

tFruuI the Chicago thronicic.l
The American common school system is perfect
in theory It is perverted in same cities by
adding vastly to its cost through the addition
OF studies which are part of common school
education aud add nothing go the fitness Of youth
for the common vacations and duties Of life. Blu,
even with this departure from the system in its
integrity our schools tend only to make god
ciriygr-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

VIVTII ITF VIII-TgU NUWF-T
One OF the prime causes for Cuban disaffcl tioa
has finally been discovered General Wood hls
ordered all ohiceholders to- work seven hours
day. aud much trouble is anticipated. Imagine
the flames Of war which would b. kindled ii
some stern military ruler should try to make
every employc of the COnk county hoard give
seven hours honest service each day for his
pay!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

(From the Chicago TribuneO
IL there any way" said the mother Of tine
family that had just moved in to the neighbor on
the other side II the backyard fence. "by which
W. can get rid NJ the eockroaches in this house,
Well replied the ncighbor, "all the other
FOLKS that's lived in that house has got rid OF EN-
b. moyiE' away"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

ttrum the indianapolis Ncws1
Mr. BcvCridgc's speech contains many Of those
striking passages which get into books Of ORATORS
useful to- yH6.s men and women studying the
elocutionlry AFT. That all q the oratinn might
the News published the speech in full ana
will be able to supply copies to any who may
desire them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
The Usual Way.

Hrom the Chicago Times lIerald)
It IS noticeable fact thst the people who are
condeiuning the British Government for the way
in which the war with the Beers is being con
Quoted are all at home and safe from hai..i
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

From the way the House Republicans
yesterday treated the Sulzer resolution.
providing for a special committee to in
yestigate the Treasury Standard Oil Bank
and New York custom house scandals, It
is very evident that the matter is TO be
violently suppressed at that end Of the
Capitol. The same thing will not be quite
so easy at the other end.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

4 Republican Trick Detected
Leader Richardson OF the Democratic side
in the House had the Republicans in a
hole for brief minute or two yesterday.
during which time much blood was per-
spred by the advocates of the ship subsidy
scheme but he permitted them TO escape
without taking advantage OF the oppor-
tunity TO rip large pieces of cuticic from
them. Mr. Richardson made the discovery
that tie Hanna Payne Subsidy bill, to
wh;ct the Administration is committed.
had been sent to the Public Primer by
Gen. Charles II. GrUsvenOr's Committee On
Marine and Fisheries. accompanied by
long artisan argument in support OF the
scheme which was not and could not have
been a part OF the bill as introduced by
Mr. Payne of New York. Mr.. Richardson
cOntented himself by merely calling atteH-
ton TO the violation Of the law by the Re
publicans In having this argument printed
with the bill and frankiug the double
barreled instrument through the mails.
Mr. Payne admitted that a wrong had been
committed and disclaimed all responsibility
for it, Judge Burke of Texas tried TO get
Mr.. Richardson to press the natural en-
quiry as to who was responsible for the
nagraut violation OF law, but II Mr.. Rich
ardson heard the trumpet voiced Texan he
did not indicate II by his conduct. lie
apologized TO Mr.. Payne If that gentleman
thought the Democratic leader had sus
pected him of being particeps crminus. and
then let the matter drop. Speaker liender-
son administered a severe rebukc to the
perpetrators OF the crime by disCharging
General GrOsvenors committee from fur
Their consideration of the bill in It's present
form, as suggested by Mr. Richardson.
and ordering a reprint OF the bill with the
partisan argument omitted.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

Porto Ricnn Legislation. - Repre-
sentative Weeks has introduced into the
House a bill providing for a temporary
government in Porto Rico. to be admin
istered for term OF five years by the
President. 1t is said that Mr.. Weeks had the
assistance of Judge Curtis. of Iowa mem
Der o! 'he defnnct Insular Commission. in
drafting the bill. and that Judge Curtis
absorbed his ideas frem close consulta-
ton with Mr.. Mckinlc, Hence the Weeks
bill may be considered as an Administra-
ticIt measure The bill provides for the
slibordination Of the military authority TO
the civil authority in all matters as REP
resented by the Presidents appointees. The
Democrats are studying the bill carefully
to see if it is designed to confer special
privileges on any class or TO AFFORD ad-
vantages to any particular interests that
may want to exploit the new insular pos
session. II they are convinced that there
Is nothing OF this kind in the bill they
Will not oppose It's passage.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

Kaiser Wilhelm has cut the Gordian
knot OF neutrality duty by deciding that
his country shall not sell arms or NUM-
tons OF war to either belligerent in South
Africa. We look at the matter from a diff
ferent point of view. and sell to both. 1t
is quite a matter Of taste and discretion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

As a matter Of fact. the Tagals' Aharl-
can allies are their worst enemies. By de-
ceiving the Filipino semi-savages into be-
iieving that American sentiment approves
their resistance to American arms. the
Boston champions of Aguinaldo are en-
couraging the hapless rebels in a course
that means their rapid defamation, and,
unless discontinued eventual humiliation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

II General Buffers movement against
Joubert's right is a serious one. it has
been started not any too soon. Sir George
White could not stand many assaults on
Ladysmith 81 the rate Of eight or nine
hundred killed and wounded per assault.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

Va More Bnnauets. - Western and
Southern Democratic members OF the
House are calling attention to the ceSsa-
ton of the brilliant series OF dinners
started with such eclat by some of their
party brethren the FIRST week of the sess. on.
Mr. Newlands Of Nevada. who. though reg
istered as a Pupulist. - considered Dem
ocrat for all essential purposes. gave the
first dinner His guests were about equally
divided between Eastern and Western
members. Mr. Newlands opened the ora
tory of the evening in long and eloquent
speech which ELECTED much acclaim from
the Fasteners, and much dsapproval from
the Wesierners Then the Hon Joseph
SibIey. a recent backslidcr from the faith
enunciated in the Chicago platform. gave a
dinner with about the same crowd present
as those who sat at the huspitable board OF
Mr.. Newlands At Mr. Siblcy's feast such
robust expononts Of the Chicago platform
as Judge De Armonc, Charles r. Cochran.
and Champ Clark OF Missouri, and the Hon.
John Sharp Williams Of Mississippi took
the bit in their mouths. as described by
an interested spectator Of the perform
apce, and served notice on the host and his
guests frcm the aurferous East that II
they want seats In the Democratic band
wagon this year they must give up their
golden ideals and sing the praises of the
Chicago platform undefled. Since that
evening the series of feasts has been aban-
doued. and the WesteIneTs and Southcrners
smile knowingly at tle Fasteners when
ever the subject is mentioned.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

PIntt's Next Move.-It is understood
that the Hon. Thomas Collier Platts
| thirst for revenge on the Administra-
/ ton for past indignities has not been
satisfied with forcing the withdrawal OF
Secretary Root from the Vice Presidential
contest as Mr.. McKinleys first choice. Mr..
Platt's next move will be to refute the
claims now being put forward with such
pertnacity that the Western influences
that helped to nominate Mr.. Mckinney
were in anyway responsible for the Word
gold being placed In The currency plank
of the st. Louis platform. The Senator
lieutenauts in New York are beginning 10
make a good deal of noise over this mat
ter. The dispute has been raging Tor
nearly year as to who was Responsible
for the insertion of the precious word
Editor Kohlsaat. of Chicago claimed all
the credit fer it until Senator Foraker
concluded that he. as chairman OF the
platform committee of the st. Louis Con-
vention had done it. Then Editor Kohl
saat proceeded to hurl all sorts Of cpithets
at Foraker. and was engaged In this en-
livening pastime until Senator Plat sniii-
ed the war from asar and buckled on his
armor for the conflict. Senator Plat will
have no trouble in establishing his right
to large part OF whatever credit may be
due for the victory OF the gold element
over Mr.. McKiniey's managers four years
ago il he will get copies of any first-ciass
daily newspaper covering the period OF the
St Louis Convention. The reports OF the
convention show that Senators Piatt. De-
pew and Lodge led the gold cohorts at ST.
Louis and completely routed Mr.. McKin-
ley's Ohio forces. including both Senator'S
Hanna and Foraker. They also show that
Editor kohlsaat took leading part in the
rout Of the Mckinley crowd from the
Buckeye State. 1t is supposed that Senator
Plat is raking this matter M at the
present time for the purpose Of calling
the attention of the exultant gold mono
metallists to the fact that the White House
crowd was not quite so friendly to the
yellow metal four years ago as il processes
to be today. thereby giving Mr. Mckinley
fresh cause to consult the senior New York
Senator more frequently and carefully as
10 future movements OF the Administration
than has been the custom in the past. II
the President should show a stubborn dis
position to ignore Plat. the Senator might !
be able TO arouse suspicion in the minds
of gold fanatics against Mr. McKinIey's I
determination to continue the good work I
for them he is now doing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TINES. in all its editions. Morning. Even
ing. and Sunday, will be mailed to one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Address chang
ed oicn as desired
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13

Can you give the name OF any person
who told you that they either knew or be-
lieved that money was beiIg used to- p. o.
mote the election OF Senator Clark
II do not remember any"
Mr.. Dougherty was an unwilling witness,
and no information was obtained from him.
Thomas W. Poindexter, OF Helena, was
the next man, to take the witness chair.
lie was acquainted with $. J. Mcdowell.
He had a conversation with him ON January
8. 1899 He told me that Mr.. Steele lad
seen him and asked him to suggest some
one who was close enough to certain mem-
bers of the legislature that they sought to
reach. He told me that there was money
in It, and for me to think it over. He
wanted me to reach the members Of he
Beaver Head delegation. He held up his
hand and said there is that much in it
said s. 1000, and he said No. $50 00G.'
went to see Mr.. Mcdowell and met Mr.
Steele in the formers office. He asked me
il the Beaver Head delegation could be Sc
cured. | told him that | had not seen them
about the matter yet Mr.. Steele told me
that the three votes from Beaver Head
were worth $40 COO. Later when | tad
found it impossible to tiS the whole dele
CATION. Mr.. Steele said he would pay $4,000
for each vote. l was to receive 5000 for
my services"
At o'clock the cross examination 81
Mr.. POiudexter was begun by Mr. FIylk-
ner. The fact was brought out that when
the witness testified before the State SUI
preme Court in regard to MeDoweil's offer
to him of s50. 200. he made no mention of
Steele but that in his testimony before
the Senate committee he stated that
Steele agreed to McDowell's oTfer. Con-
tinuing, Mr.. Faulkner asked the witness:
with what degree of indignation lid YOU
eftisp the offer of briheFy2 -
II simply refused to accede to Il.
You hold an important Office in the
State. do you not
Yes. sir. | am State Auditor
And though you are holding this Office
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-03
THE CARE OF TREES.
Audubon Society VIII Look Into the
Question.

The Indianapolis Audubon Society met
last night at the Commercial Club assem-
bly, room. Trees was the subject under
discussion. General Coburn was the chief
speaker OF the evening. After making a
comparison OF the time when he was a boy
and the surrounding country was thickly
covered with great oaks, walnuts. poplars
and other woods. with the conditions exist
ing here to-day, he brought up the question
of how these woods, which were once con-
sidered a nuisance, but now a necessity
could be restored. He referred to the
"Woollen's woods" a gift to the CITY,
which he thought should be fenced and
carefully preserved.
DR.. Van Vorhis and William Langstaff
spoke briefly on the subject. after which
committee composed OF Prof. j. L. McAvoy,
General John Coburn and Sylvester John
son was appointed to formulate plan for
the development by the society OF favorable
public opinion in the matter of protection
TO street shade trees and also TO ascertain
what provisions and regulations are made
In the ordinances OF the city for the care
OF trees.