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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
Relief for the Dogs.

The weather which has afflicted Wash
ington during the past week is forciblc
proof that summer is at hand and that,
unless something is done about the muz-
zle ordinance, the sufferings of the urfor-
tunate dog population of the District will
be greatly augmented.
As things are at present It is impossi-
Bile for any dog, licensed or unlicensed to
run about the streets without the risk that
some dog catcher will see him and take
him to the pound. to the great inconveni-
ence of his owner and, perhaps. with the
result that some contagious disease will
be contracted by the dog. Even If muzzled,
the animal is still subject to this risk,
since the muzzle does not always prevent
him from biting, and dog of ingenuity
and perseverance is liable to get it of.
And, the muzzle once removed, no dog,
however valuable he may be, and however
near home he may be playing. is safe from
the clutches OF the dog catchers. They are
paid in proportion to the number of ami
mails they bring in, and naturally wish to
secure each day as large a haul as they
can. The consequence OF all this Is that
whenever dog owners wish their pets to
have exercise, they are obliged either to
go for a walk themselves or send some re-
sponsble person to see that the. dogs come
back safely. This is little too much to
require of the average citizen. The cost
Of the muzzle is triflins, and,even the fine
imposed in case the dog is caught will not
bankrupt the average householder; but
when, in house full of busy people, some
body must be found who has the time to
take the family dog out for a run every
day, 1t causes considerable Inconvenience
in one way and another. II the dog does
not have exercise, clearly he cannot re-
main healthy. dog in a city does not
have en- over-conirortable life at best, but
when he canno. take even the limited
amount of reerest!ca afforded by the city
streets without having az attendant, his
lot is hard,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

The day which the Administration has
been dreading has arrived at last and
some time between now and sunset Presi-
dent Mckinley is likely TO be face to face
with the ENJOYS from the little Dutch Re-
publics in South Africa, who have come
here TO beg his intervention to save the
political independence OF their people. II
he decides to see them at all, he will do
everything In his power to assure them
that, as kilian Van Rensselaer, said of
him. Our President is right at heart, but
his surroundings are wrong" He will,
doubtless, cite them to the noble record
Of his country; how it sympathized with
Greece, Poland, Hungary, and Armenia
without anything happening in conse-
quence, and how it also sympathized with
Cuba, to an extent that compelled him to
violate the Spanish alliance and go TO war
with Spain
1t is not impossible that he may sue
coed in conveying the impression that,
since he was thus once compelled to aban-
don a foreign alliance under pressure of
public opinion. something of the same kind
Nigh; happen again We do not fancy that
the Boer delegation will be satisfied with
general expressions Of Presidential good
feeling. Messrs Fischer. Vessels. and
wolmarans journeyed to the United
States for the specific purpose of
begging the Administration to call
England TO a halt. They are prob
ably in a position to convince Mr..
Mckinley that it is only necessary for him
to say the word and two if not three pow
erful European States will spring to his
side and join with him in demanding and
securing cessation of hostilities, pending
a peace settlement by a general congress
Of civilized powers. In the peculiar cir
e1mstances of the struggle the ENJOYS are
stopped from waiting long for an answer.
They must learn almost at once whether
they have anything TO hope from the Wash
!rstcn authorities or not. If they find they
have not, they viii enter upon their alter
native nniesico, which is TO rouse the Amer
lean people against an Administration. from
their point of view. deaf to the appeals
of humanity That will introduce to the
Presidential campaign new and unique
political element II will render ridiculous
ali the perfunctory and insincere declara-
tions OF sympathy tina. may be incorporated
In Republican platforms, and it will speed
fly range the masses in two distinct lines
on the proposition of Intervention in con-
junction with willing Governments in
Europe. as against that of faithfulness to
the Mckinley Salisbury alliance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

The leopard does not change his spots!
The President has nominated as judge Of
the new Western Judicial district OF New
York politician backed by the Platt
machine. The nominee is a person whose
appointment has been opposed by the bar
and leading citizens Of Buffalo, the head
quarters Of the district, on the ground
that he is not a competent lawyer, has
hardly ever appeared in court. and is
ignorant of Federal practice and OF
admiralty and maritime law and proceed
ure, which branches will occupy much Of
the attention of the court. But the
machine won, as anybody might know it
would. Qualifications do not count under
the Hanna Administration. A horse-doc-
tor. If we remember. rightly. was made
chief surgeon of the army corps encamped
at Chattanooga during the Spanish war.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
AWAITING THE DECISION.
Kentucky Democrats to Nominate
Beckham If II Is Favorable.

Beckham If II Is Favorable.
FRANKFORT, May 1s.-rt is foregone
conclusion that ]. c. W. Beckham, the
Democratic Governor Of Kentucky, will be
nominated for the remainder OF the guber-
Material term without opposition, in the
event that the Supreme Court decides in his
favor in the contest. This was determined
by the announcement today OF former
Chief Justice Lewis, the noted Confederate
general, declining under any circumstances
to become candidate for the nomination,
following a similar declaration Of former
Representative John X. Hendrick, who was
likewise urged to enter the race in the
event Of a decision in favor of Beckham.
Both favor Beckham, and say the nomi-
nation for the remainder OF the term
should be given him without opposition.
This action, with the prestige gained by
Beckham's fight. has solidifed the part,
leaders for him and has ensured his nomi-
nation. II the Supreme Court gives
favorable decision to Beckham, the State
Convention to select delegates to the Kan
sas City Convention and nominate electors
will also nominate Beckham for Governor.
The interest in the decision of the Sn-
preme Court Is all absorbing, and LOCAL
leaders are In constant communication
with politicians at Washington. The de-
cision is expected Monday and both State
governments are confident and have pre-
pared to celebrate the action OF the court
The defeated authorities will withdraw.
making a formal surrender to the victors
on the decision of the court being an
nounced. Representative Wheeler writes
friends here today:
II do not believe the failure Of the Su-
preme Court to decide the Kentucky con-
test last Monday Is at all significant. l
do not consider 1t a bad omen Of our con-
tention. All the lawyers with whom have
talked, and this includes great many Re-
publican members Of Congress, declare to
me their unqualified belief that the de-
cision will be favorable to u.s."
Should Beckham win. Taylor will be the
Republican nominee for Governor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

The Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral. 1t is announced, goes to Cuba fully
empowered TO supersede Hanna's protege,
Rathbone, and, If he chooses, to discharge
that individual from the postal service.
But It Is also very carefully given out
from Administration quarters that nothing
that may be done is to be construed as
the slightest reflection upon the patriot
ism or integrity Of Rathbone. This, We
take to mean that what the distinguished
Director Of Cuban Posts does not know
about certain famous legislative cleo
ton in Ohio would not be worth telling.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
Where Appliance Is JustiRable.
81

The rropressibilty of genuine applause was
pretty well illustrated at one OF the sessions
OF the Methodist :;eneral Conference. the other
day, when resolution was introduced forbid
ding this sort OF a demonstration in Methodist
assemblies. The discussion of the subject had no
sooner begun than some one began to applaud,
and the applause increased in volume until even
the introducer himself was moved to laughter
and the resolution was not pressed. 1t is lust
as WELL as a rule, to let audience express
its feelings in its own way so long as II is
not inspired by professional claQue.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
Republicans on the Defensive
Erom the SYRACUSE TeleGram.

The President will make much weaker can
date before the people than he was four years
ago when he went into office upon promise OF
performance He has been tried In the erucible
Of experience and found TO be wholly wanting
In the essentials OF character requisite In pru-
dent wise, and safe Chief Magistrate. The
Democrats in the coming Presidential campaign
will fight on the aggressive. while the Republic
cans will be placed from the outset on the de-
fensiye. t.2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

(From the Hartford Timcs.)

(From The Hartford Times)
Whatever may he the merits Of the controversy
in South Africa, it is not a thing which should
enter into party politics in the United States
Suppose there were such things as party plat
forms in England and that one Of the great Pc.
litical organizations there were TO denounce the
action OF the United States Government in re-
gard TO the Philippines. would not the average
American citizen begin to talk about shooting
match right away? What better warrant have our
conventions for making declarations about con
,roversies affecting the British Empire?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
The stars md striper.


from the Utica Observer
When the flag is separated from the Constitu-
ton there is trouble. Where the Constitution
cannot 60 the flag should not be sent The
American people will not tolerate the separa,
ton long. They will rally to the rescue of the
flag from the places where it should not float.
1t is too sacred an emblem of liberty to be made
to stand for what il is not.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

The live lobster imports from the Canadian
maritime provinces are rapidly increasing in val
ne. They promise for this fiscal year to cons.i-
tute at least sixth of all the goods shipped nom
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to the American
market Coming in duty free, and sold at a high
price on account Of the scarcity of the domestic
article, they offer profitable return ON the In
yestMent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
THE PRICE OF SUGAR.
Competition Now Between the Amer.
lean and Arbucl<le Renneries.
NEW YORK Nav 19-WiIIett G. Crnv

lean and ArbucisIe Renneries.
NEW YORK. May 1s.-Willett & Gray
say this week:
1.-THE most notable feature of the REIN
ing market is the melting of quite full
amount Of sugars by both the American
Sugar Refining Company and the Arbuckle
reflneries. The Howell refneries now buy
the product OF the American Sugar Rein
ing Company for their customers. Thus
the sugar war is MARI owed down at the
moment to competition between the first
named refners, both OF whom make the
prices and cuts to suit their trade, regard
less of each others interests"
James H. Post, of B. N. Howell, Son &
Co., says:
The principal reason why we cut the
price OF sugar is that we found some OF our
competitors secretly cutting prices, and we
decided to meet them openly The 'eport
that we are after the Doscher refinery is
without foundation"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
Recruit. for the Democracy.

Hrom the Chicago Chronicle)
Former United States Senator Henderson saws
there will be Republican anti-imperiaistic
party in the field this year. Mr.. Henderson is
right but misleading in expression What he
meant to say was that the Republican anti
imperialists will be found fighting shoulder to
shoulder with the Democrats for the preservation
az national honor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
THE BOOM IN HEMP.
Big Cnrgocs From Manila and Cebu
Arrive ut BOstOn.

BOSTON, May 1S.-The sudden boom in
the hemp trade has set merchants here
figuring that 1t is the biggest port for i'm
ports in the country.
During the last six weeks the imports
of hemp at this port have been unusually
heavy. both from the Phil ppines and fiom
Mexico Since March 80 the barks Ancona.
wildwood. and Avonia. and the ships
Celeste. Burrill. and Treasurer have ar
rived from Manila and Cebu, their cargoes
asgregating $1,000 bales Of hemp, valued
at nearly 100000
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

Another one of Neely's associates has
confessed, and turned over forty-fve hum
dred dollars of the joint loot, He is de-
scribed as the deputy auditor of the Cuban
postal system. His name is Reeves-pre-
sumably from Muncie. or Heathville, In
diana.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

= The question whether the Cuban people are
canaIle OF se,f-government is scarcely urgent, in
view Of the newly arisen and momentous ques-
tion whether an honest system Of temporary ad-
ministration can be assured to the island by
the Federal Gcyernment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

local Republican organ characterizes
the popular reception of the Boer peace
ENJOYS as "hullabaloo," and asserts that
its usufruct will go to Mr.. Bryan. That
may be. 1t could hardly go to the Hay
Pauncefote, Clayton Bulwer, Mckinley
Salisbury Administration.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
A Problem In Finance.

(From the Boston Advertiser.)
And Abdul Hamid says: "where in Constan.
tinople DO you expect | can raise $9Q,o00r'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
Impor,nut Meeting rodny.-Tne Ex

Important Meeting T'Odny.-The Elk
ecutive Committee of the National Asso-
citation of Democratic Clubs will hold a
meeting TODAY at the headquarters of the
Democratic Congressional Campaign Com
mittee in the Metropolitan Hotel. 1t is
expected that every member of the Ex
ecutive Committee will be present or
represented by proxy. The exact object
Of the meeting is not known. 1t is
thought, however, that the principal pur-
pose is to make arrangements for the
national convention to be held at Indian
apolis soon after the Kansas City Con-
vention. President Chauncey Black of
Pennsylvania is expected 20 be present.
At the meeting of the Executive Commit
tee in this city last February President
Black was unavoidably absent. Nearly
every State will be represented, and it is
believed that some programme pertaining
to the part the National Association is to
take in the Presidential campaign will be
formed and announced.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

An official form chart containing the
names OF certain race horses. the races in
which they have taken part. the jockeys
who have ridden them. the weights carried
by them, their position, with reference to
other horses, during the course OF the
various races, the odds offered for and
against them. and other details OF each
race, calculated to show what a particular
horse has accomplished under the various
conditions which each several race has i'm
posed, is held by Judge Morrow OF the
United States Circuit Court, Northern dis
trict OF California. IN Egbert VS.. Greenberg
GOO Fed. Rep, 44D, to be proper subject
for protection by copyright, although it
may be used for gambling purposes. The
court distinguished this case from those in
which the protection of court Of equity
had been refused where the thing copy
righted was exclusively to be used for i'm
moral purposes, on the ground that al
though the Official form chart" may be in
tended for gambling purposes, it is pur-
chased and read by others than those IN
gagged in gambling upon the races. ard
thus serves a useful purpose.
A physician purchased the house and
good will of another physician in North
Carolina with the agreement by the latter
that he would not practice in the territory
surrounding the town in which they both
lived. The contract was not observed by
the seller, and the purchaser asked for an
injunction restraining him from further
practicing in violation of the contract At
the trial it was contended that the con-
tract was uncertain both rs to the tire it
was to continue and the territory over
which it was to extend. But on appeal
the Supreme Court held that. as no time
definite was mentioned in the contract, it
was to endure during the lifetime Of the
grantor, and that as the language sur
rounding territory was uncertain, the phy
stefan would be restrained from p-acticing
medicine within the limits of the town.
(Hauser VS.. Harding 80 S. T., 5S6.)
A barbeG-wire fence. negligentiy con-
structed by railroad company along its
right OF way and on the edge OF a neigh
boris pasture, where his live stock would
be likely to come, is held by the Supreme
Court OF North Carolina ip Wenkler VS..
Carolina and Coast Railway Company
(35 S E. 62D to constitute a nuisance.
The question arose on suit against tha
railroad company for damages for injury
to the. plaintiffs horse by becoming en-
tangled in the wire fence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19

Plates Mastery Complcte.-The ap-
pointments made by President Mckinley
yesterday of officers for the new Federal
judicial district OF New York, with Buffalo
as its centre, show conclusively that the
Hon Thomas Collier Plat is. as New
York insurgent put 1t, 1.-The whole thing
In that State. From the Hon. John r.
Hazel. who was named as Judge in the hew
district, down through the entire list of
eppointees, every mothers son OF them is
a stalwart Piatt partisan. II even the Hon.
Chauncey NJ. Depew was consulted about
the appointments nobody knows it. Hazefs
selection was bitterly opposed by the Hon.
George Z. Matthews and the entire anti
Plat element in western New York. Mr.
Matthews came to Washington and pleaded
almost tearfully with Mr.. Hanna and Mr..
Mckinley not to select Hazel. Matthews
represented that Hazel was not lawyer.
but politician; that though he was
member of the bar, still he had never ac-
quired any standing as lawyer. This.
however, had no effect upon either Mr.. Nc
Kinley or Mr.. Hanna. Mr.. Matthews re-
minded the President and Mr.. Hanna that
1t was he alone who made the fight fer
Mckinley in New York four years ago,
when the Platt machine was plotting
against the Ohioans nomination, and 10
that end rallied the New York delegation
around Levi p. Morton, whose candi 'acy
was promoted solely for the purpose of de-
feating MIR. Mckinley. II was through the
influence of MIR. Matthews In western New
York that four members of the delegation
to the st. Louis Convention were instructed
for Mckinley over the protests OF the Plat
organization. None Of these arguments
however, moved either the President or
Hanna 1t is evident that there IS
thorough understanding between Senator
Plat and the Hanna machine and that the
anti-Plattites need not expect any favors at
the White House either at the preseat time
or in the future. Jes -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-12
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
wheat Advances Sharply. With Corn
md Oatk Following.

CHICAGO. July I.-Wheat ruled, strong
today on the sharp decline in the wheat
condition and the further drop In winter
wheat. The market was broader, advanc-
ing . 3-4c, and the trade was heavier, but
principally for local professional account.
The market eased slightly at the close on
profit taking. Liverpool was steady, clos
ing I'D higher; Paris was weak, from 19
34c lower
In spite of the Government July crop
figures, suggesting a yield of over 2.0C0,
000. 0C0 bushels. corn prices advanced over
tion was the weather in Nebraska and
Kansas 1t was hot and dry in those States
today and high maximum temperatures
were predicted for Kansas tomorrow.
Shipping sales today were possibly 100000
bushels less than half the total done yes
terday. but bids were relatively even bet
ter than on Tuesday.
Oats advanced almost a cent and closed
5SG3-4c over Tuesday. The weekly crop
bulletin from Nebraska reports serious
damage from heat. Private Nebraska adj
vices today are rather sensational In their
report of losses to cats.
Provisions were easier early because Of
the weakness in hog market, but firmed
up later on the better cash demand for
both lard and meats and closed steady at
good advance. The strength In grain
had some influence on this market and
there was a noticeable increase in the
commission house buying. Packers were
principal sellers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-12

The stock market yesterday was again
strong, with fairly good opening. at
about the level OF last night and general
advance all day. The news Of the day was
for the most part good, and of an tnco ira
ing character, as was the case on Tues ay,
and as a result the bears seemed inclined
to cover their short contracts Ia,her
heavily. Some commission buying and
some booming by cliques was also moi ca
bic. The Nsnderbilis. the Standard Gil Ieo-
pie, and other important Interests bought
some stocks, but cannot be said to have
participated In the market In any impcr-
tant way. Up to the present time the boom
that started when the Democratic Conyen-
ton adopted its platform has lasted elk,
and has been persistent and important It
has exceeded the expectations of nearly al
careful readers Of the market. What the
result will be is still in doubt. A reaction
is expected In the immediate future by
many, while others look to see a contin-
usnce of the gains for some time longer.
The bears on the present movement argue
that IL is a professional one entirely. al
most wholly unsupported by any of the
large interests, and founded on a suppose
ton which is untrue, that the Bryan boom
has collapsed. For these reasons they ex-
pect to see the usual decline that has fol-
lowed every professional advance during
recent months. Whatever the outcome Of