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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
SOCIETY WOMEN REBELLrous.
They Cause New York Census Enu-
mernfors Much Trouble.

NEW YORK, June u-Census Super-
visor Wilbur said today that although the
work OF counting the people Of the Dor
oughs Of Manhattan and the Bronx was
going along smoothly he was still having
trouble with women in the fashionable
districts Of the city
Il have about lest patience with some of
these people," said Mr.. Wilbur TODAY.
My orders to the enumerators have been
to treat people with respect, but to insist
on getting the information. I have sent
only the best men up town, and there is
no-excuse for the conduct of some of these
people. particularly the women.
On Saturday / obtained a warrant In
enc Of the Federal courts for a woman
who slammed the door in the face Of one
CT my enumerators. She consigned him
and q policeman. whom he brought back
with him TO hotter place than New York.
This warrant / have not succeeded in
serving because the woman has disappear
ed. l am anxious to get her for I want to
make an example of her. Today / sent
the names Of two other women to the
United States District Attorney. We have
got to Close UP here on Friday. and / have
told all these trouble makers that their
names must be in by Wednesday.
For the rest / can only say that we
have finished eco districts of the 400 and
Ire now finishing the work Of examining
hem and mailing out vouchers In a few
lays we send all of these books to Wash
ngton. and the others will follow as soon
is possible. We are more than satisfied
With the progress of the work.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
The Currency Question in 1900.

The silly season has not reached US yet,
but its advance. agents, by lusty outcries,
| are trying TO make it appear that it Is on
| its way. Certainly mental condition OBJ
viously bordering upon imbecility is re-
| sponsible for the suggestion of the revival
of the farcical organization known as Gold
Democrats. This year there will be no
possible EXCUSE for any man worthy Of the
franchise privilege losing his bearings on
| the currency question. The Republicans,
| being in complete control of the Govern
ment have, legalized the practice of mono
metallism in the nations finances. In their
| platform this year they will adopt single
| gold standard plank The Democrats will
reafirrn the financial declarations of the
Chicago Platform. Thus for the first time
the issue between the parties viii be
| squarely joined. Every citizen who is a
monometalliat should vote for Mckinley.
Every citizen who is bimetallist should
vote for Bryan. If the 1873, 14s persons who
voted for Palmer and Buckrer in 1896 still
believe the currency question is the most
| important in our politics, as some of their
avowei leaders say they believe. then every
mothers son Of them should be homes. with
himself and vote for Mr.. Mckinley. II the
uncounted thousands who four years ago
voted for MIR. Mckinley because they
thought he stood for bimetallism still be-
licye thai question is paramount, they will
this year vote for Mr.. Bryan or do greater
violence to their consclences than was done
four years ago by the Palmer and Buckner
fugelmen.
Upon the currency issue there can now
be only two parties in this country. Yet we
ramed Benedict is becoming unnecessarily
excited in this sultry weather over the flu
ture course OF what he calls the National
Democratic party''-meaning, OF courEe, the
weak ard inefficient organization which was
formed around the faded fame of two ex-
cellent old gentlemen liz 1896. a Mr.. Pea
body, who is styled Chairman Of the Execu-
Party, also has come out in an address de- |
claring that I'VE have decided that in our |
keeping. repose the old-fashioned Demo- |
cratic principles" Neither Mr.. BENEDICT |
nor Mr.. Peabody has been kind enough TO |
accompany his declaration with bill of |
particulars defining what according TO
his views. are the odd fashioned Demo-
cratic principles" Presumably. however,
they perceive that "oid-fashioned Demo-
cratic principles begin and end in gold
II they do, then they will
find that their principles" have been swal-
lowed, absorbed. distracted, appropriated
by the Hon. Mark Hanna and the political
which he manages for the
trusts and the favored interests that are 10
exploit our new insular possessions if Mr.
Mckinley rs reelected. There is only one
Democratic party in this. country. as there
S only one Republican party. We do not
lear OF any activity among those who four
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
General. Miles Fails to Appear n,
t West Point.

.yf..,- west PObnt.
WEST POINT, N. Y. June 1l-General
Miles gave everybody the slip today. He
not only failed to appear at the scheduled
time. but he was not even heard from
until 1t, was too late to head off the eiabo-
rate plans that had been made for his re-
ception. 1t was announced that he would
be here on the train arriving at 1904
o'clock p. H.. and the consequence was
that hundreds poured in during the fore
noon to see the Lieutenant General of the
Army arrive.
The officers of the post were even more
at sea in their calculations than were the
visitors. They made all preparations for
General Miles reception to the last detail
but 1t was late in the afternoon when he
was heard from. The despatch briefly an
nounced that he would come up tomorrow
on the yacht Tide and would get here
about AGO O'Clock in the afternoon. SO
now the programme is to be gone ever
again, cadet review and ALL Tomorrow is
TO be field day OF military receptions.
General Miles will be escorted to the pa
rade ground by the superintendent. the
adjutant. and n squadron of cavalry. Gen.
eral Otis will be escorted by the Secretary
of War. the officers CT the post. and the
entire corps of cadets.
This is a very unusual horor which rarely
is paid to anyone less exalted than the
President. Although Secretary Root did rot
formally express the Wish that the cadets
march to the dock to meet General Cts,
he announced his own intention Of going
there in person. and the order to the cadets
naturally followed. General Otis is due to
arrive at 1850 in the morning. There
will be general review and dress parade
Of the cadets at 5:45 in the afternoon. To-
night the chief cadet hop at West Point !
WAS held
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
The Negro in the Worth.


tFTOm the BOSTON AdVvTIIstr'J
The negro never occupied so poor status IN
the Northern States, his outlook never was 50
meagre. rs now We do not refer solely TO his
political status, but TO ell the avenues OF eieva-
tiou- he occupies i dstinctively worse position
than he did thirty years ago. Once IN while the
negro is recognized. once in while he gets 4
petty office. or tolerated position in some edu-
cationa, professional. or philanthropie work.
But, as a whole, the position of the eoiored man
is distinctly refrigerated, and the outlook for the
individual colorcd youth is poorer now than then
lie may get better wages here and there ne may
wear better clothes: he may lay up little more
money but. all in all. the young colored man
or the young colored woman starting in life today
in the Northern States has absolutely as well AZ
relatively j poorer show than he had when the
civil war closed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
AN INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
Two officials to Report on Com.
plant AgninSt Captain Pitcher.

Two officials to Report ON Com
pIaint AEninSt Captain Pitcher.
HAVANA. June flowing to the num-
erous complaints concerning the police
court. presided over by Captain Pitcher.
the objections coming from Cubans and
Americans alike. General Wood has in
structed Major Rolfe, Of the inspector
generals department. TO investigate the
charges that have been made Major
Dudley. of the judge advocates depart
ment will also make a report on the
court.
The most common complaint against
Captain Pitcher is that he refuses to
permit an accused person to speak in his
OWN behalf or to call witnesses. He hears
the police side and then decides the case.
usually imposing the highest fine possible.
Some of these cases will be looked into
by Major Rolfe. General Wood has had
several interviews with Captain Pitcher.
1t is understood that the Governor Cen
eral told him If he did not exercise more
care in the future he would get into
trouble.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
A magnetic City.


Kansas City has acquired several new citizeus
through the recent Democratic STATE Convention.
Among the delegates who came 20 See the city
there are those who have decided 10 stay. They
are men OF means and position in other towns.
who were fascinated with theSaetivity of Kansas
CITY and its metropolitan Advantages, and have
decided TO wind UP their affairs Ut home and
take M their residence in the Southwestern cIpi-
tai SO much for the practical advantages 0: con-
ventions.
Kansas CRY is rapidly assuming The same rela-
ton TO the Southwest that New YORK s,tstaius to
,l,. ration There are only 4 few such distinc-
tive cities They are Boston. the centre OF New
England; Chicago, the metropolis OF the West;
san Francisco. the capital OF the, Pacific Cpasi
,nd New orleans. the chigi city OF the Gulf As
Boston represents New England and Chicago the
strenuous West, so Kansas City is the heart Of
the Southwest. d section OF the United States as
distinct il it were bounded by rivers and noun
tlirs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
The Hon. Andre.. p. White,
tFrom the Brooklyn Easlc.)

When the Chicago Times Herald examines the
theological Tor lgnostic) writings OF Ambassador
Andrew u. White IL will not wonder that its s,lg.
gcstiOn OF him Tor Vice President was honorrd
with an encore from nowhere. lie would max,
admirable Vice Presidcn, and an acceptable
President. but he would not reach either c;fic..
through the door OF suffrage, in land in which
The nominating and seconding speeches were in
type. The night before the convention he saw
that the gOvcrnOrshp not for him. Slolf
Fassett got the nomination and Uncle Flower
got the governoTship. That was the last crhcr.
Material victory the Democrats won here. The
election was the last one in which Grover Cleve
land took part III this State. Mr. Whites elig:-
bility for purely appointivc places should be
known 10 the Times Herald"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
GLASS DAY AT PRINCETON.
Many Interesting Features on the
Commencement Programme.


fRiNcEToN. N. j.. June 1.-THE sec
end day OF Princeton's annual commence
ment week was almost wholly taken IN
by the class day exercises which were
held in Alexander Hall in the morning
and around the old historic cannon in
the college quadrangle this morning.
Many OF the alumni and visitors who re-
manned over Saturday night after the
Yale game to hear the baccalaureate SER
mon, left town last night, but the big
auditorium was crowded this morning
After President Patton had welcomed
the friends and relatives of the graduating
class to Princeton and had Congratulated
the class on its completion of the four
years of study. he introduced William II.
Edwards. of Lisle, n. Y. as the master of
the ceremonies. Mr.. Edwards was also
the salutator and he welcomed the visitors
on behalf of the class.
The class orator was David L. Cham
bers. Of Washington, and the class poet
was Baldwin G. Huntington. CT Columbus.
Ohio. After the exercises in the hall had
been concluded, the class ivy was planted
with appropriate ceremonies besides the
wall of Nassau Hall. The ivy Grafton was
delivered by Joseph A. Jones. OF Passaic.
N. ].
The cannon exercises, which were held
in the afternoon. were in many respects
the most interesting that viii take place
during the week. Many Of the men were
summoned from their seats to stand before
the presentation orator. Charles A. Stuart,
of LOgansport, Ind, who made several
telling hits.
Charles Yeomans, of West Orange, was
the class historian. Owsiey Brown, Of
Springfield, ILL.,. the president Of the class,
delivered a brief farewell address. The
class roll was called by Secretary Philip
King, of Germantown, Pa, end this part
Of the exercises proved to be the most
impressive Of the day. AS the name OF
zach man was called a rose was thrown
10 him. and when the names of those who |
lad died during the four years were read. |
he secretary laid flower for each beside |
he old cannon. The exercises closed with |
he singing Of the class ode.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12

Mr.. Mckinley is represented as not be-
ing especially happy because he has a
number of West Point cadetships to give
out-that is. nominally. Proud parents
are said to be focking to the White
House with their offspring. satisfied that.
if they can only make plea, they can get
place. They are wrong and ignorant
of the methods of this Administration.
What they need to do is to give retainer
to some nice, brotherly old gentleman in
Wall Street. and let nature take her
course
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12

years ago styled themselves Silver Repub-
leans Their leaders are honest enough to
proclaim the intention of themselves and
:heir followers to vote for Bryan The fool
killer would have an easier time during
the campaign if the Gold Democrats would
act with the same Girectness of purpos
which for nearly three years has character
lied the Silver Republicans and which will
continue to mark their course
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
TO SELL A HISTORIC HILL.
HenthcOte, n Haunt of J. Fenimore
Cooper, to Go.

MAMARONECK, June 11-Heathcote
Hill. overlooking Long Island Sound at Ma
maroneck. which was the camping ground
Of Revolutionary troops while on their way
to the battle of White Plains, will be dis
posed of at public auction next Saturday
The hill is also noted as having been
among the haunts of J. Fenimore Cooper.
Just across the Boston Post Road stands
an old chimney which once formed a part
of the home of Harvey Birch. who was
Cooper's character the Spy. The property
was originally owned by John Peter De
Lancey, who was one Of the early Hugue-
not settlers of America. Before coming to
America he was a captain in the English
army. He was such a bitter Tory in the
war for Independence that he was forced
to fee to England. but be returned in
1888 end spent the remainder of his life
on the hill. ]. Fenimore Coopar visited
Mamaroneck and fell in love at irst sight
with Captain De Lancey's daughter, who
he married
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
BATTLEsH1Ps AT NEWPORT.
The Indiana md Mnssnchusetts join
Rear Admiral Fnruuhnr,s Fleet.

NEWPORT, r. l.. June 1.-THE two
battleships Indiana and Massachusetts, ar
rived here this afternoon from Hampton
Roads. They came in the harbor slowly.
the Indiana saiuting the flag of Rear
Admiral Farquhar. the flagship New York
returning the salute. The run up the
coast was uneventful and made in good
time.
The New York. Kearsarge. Indiana,
Massachusetts, and Texas are now here,
making one of the most powerful fleets
Of American warships ever assembled.
The Kentucky is expected to join the
squadron On Wednesday. on which day the
fleet is scheduled to leave for Boston to
participate in the anniversary of the bat
tie of Bunker Hill. June II. The ships
will return here en- June IS, to remain all
the month of July.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
THE CHESAPEAKE SAILS.
Practice Ship Leaves annapolis With
Cadets AbOur l.

ANNAPOLIS. June 1.-THE United
States practice ship Chesapeake left here
today, having on board the first. second.
and third classes of naval cadets. The
highest point north it will reach will be
Portland, Ne. On July 2. at Gardeners
Bay. 1t will transfer the cadets Of the first
and second classes to the United States
practice ship Newport, which will visit
Boston and neighborMg waters, Newport
and Philadelphia. returning to Annapolis
on August %. The Chesapeake will re-
turn on the same date.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY.
Graves of the Soldiers Decorated at
Petersburg, Va.

PETERSBURG, Va, June 1.-THE Con-
federate Memorial Day exercises took place
this afternoon, when the graves OF the
Confederate soldiers buried in Blandford
Cemetery were decorated under the au-
spices of the Ladies' Memorial Association
Several thousand people participated in
the exercises. A camp of Confederate vet
Grams. 100 strong, paraded and took part
in the services.
Rev. J. W. Rosebro delivered the ora
ton. In the course Of his address he
took occasion to refer to the action taker
by Grand Army post Of Philadelphia. in
declaring that they will never consent
that monuments to the Confederate dead
be erected in the national cemeteries. This,
he said, cannot injure the people Of the
South or diminish the glory Of the dead
Confederate soldiers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
THE PROVINCE OF CONGRESS
Protests In Louisiana Against Stat,
Antitrust LegisIntiOn.


NEW ORLEANS. June 1.-THE New
Orleans Board of Trade has decided to
oppose the antitrust bill now before the
Legislature and which is framed on the
laws Of Texas and Arkansas. ,nder in
structions of the board of directors a
committee was appointed by the presi-
dent Of the board of trade to go to Baton
Rouge and protest against the proposed
law on the ground that it will do great
injury to the State and to New Orleans
without accomplishing any great ad-
vantage.
The board of trade takes the view that
any legislation on the trust question
should be by Congress and that State
law will simply drive corporations out of
Louisiana to operate in other States.
The indications are that the protest will
defeat the passage of the antitrust bill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12

(From the Minneapolis Times, J

The deadly cannon cracker is to BE- tabooed in
Minneapolis the Fourth Of July. and parsons
who give proof OF their patriotism by setting off
the internal machines OF that name will BIZ liable
to arrest and fine The cannon cracker is too
formidable a piece OF ordnance 10 be trusted 10
every wildeycd patriot who wants 10 make
noise on Independence Day It has robbed many
Minneapoiitans of fingers. eyes, ears and noses
1t has caused deaths not few. and maimings
innumefable.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
The Cuban Cnrpetbar Sore.

air. Piatt of Connecticut 10 doubt thinks
that the Cuban carpetbag scandals have
been done up in a mothbag and packed
away where nobody will think of them
again until after the Presidential election.
Perhaps he is right, but not surely so.
The Senatorial committee may refuse to sit
during the recess. and Governor General
Wood may act with stern decision in ex-
aiming every Office on the island that he
knows to be all right But, while official
investigation is suspended except as to
little show for appearance sake, and
Hanna's Columbus lieutenant is not mo-
Tested, the country is not forgetful, and
private influences are at work picking up
clews and unearthing facts which will
prevent interest in the corrupt condition
of the imperial service from dying out.
III nothing worse could be said of the
official system in Cuba. its effect upon the
people we are educating in the way CT
honest and economical administration is to
be deplored. The Antiliean intellect is not
trained to the point of understanding how
our officials can spend ten or fifteen thou
sand dollars year on salary of from
twelve to eighteen hundred. OF course the
real reason is in the superior economy of
the Anglo-Saxon over the Latin race; but
the latter does not believe it He only
wrinkles his sun-dried features into a grin,
and shrugs his shoulders. In short, he
believes that everything. in the carpetbag
line is Neelyized. and there are millions
Of American citizens who nearly or quite
agree with him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
Disnppointed bur1,ies
(From the Binghanton Leader.

This is moi 4 clover year for the Southern Re-
publican delegate. The absolute certainty OF the
denomination of Mr.. Mckinley, and the fact thar
there will not be even the semblance OF a con.
test for the first place, not . vote cast thai
will not be cast for the Warbler, long ago lad
the effect of causing an away-bclOw-par rating to
be put on the Southern Republican delegate As
result OF this state of affairs it is said that there
VIII be not II ore than two dozen contests over
the seating OF Southern delegations. and southern
Republican dcleGatorial interests may h said TO
have gone, temporarily, at least, to the. dogs
The four-year5more scheme has reduced a,.slral
Repubcanisiu TO the status of deuce hiph
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
The Rattle Ground.

tFrOm the Utica Obscrver)
The battle ground in the next campaign will
he in the States OF New York and Indiana. 1t
will be struggle not only for the Presidency,
but for The State government in each of these
States. in view of this TACT political wisdom
teaches that the Kansas City Convention should
address itself TO the task of making success posi-
bic in these States. The Republicans are alarmed
already. 1t is possible to give them greater
scare.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
ca, s1:5 for Two Hours in Jail.

tfrcm tAe MilhtI NuHStitUllon-j
II n man be imprisoned in the county ilil and
Il i,ry declares by its verdict that his c0nfine-
inert was without GOOD cause, then lie is en-
Titled 10 recover at the rate of $3.50 per hour
for the time OF his imprisonment. For bcin;
confined in the Tower for about two hours in the
winter Of lS9s, John j. Miller bailifi in one OF
the city Justice courts. awarded 4 verdict
Of sl.j as damages. Miller suing for the
,,uo;,rt Of Sl5.gOO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
The Development of Farming.

Modern farming methods in the Sorthvcs
challenge the admiration Of the world S.rnn
and electricity are made to serve the f,rr,cr'
purposes. He p!ow. reapS. thrcshes BY machinery
lie telephones from his farmhouse 70 his ,,r,rir
les. Sometimes he receives the latest er,ir
quotations over private telegraph wire in his
dwelling. Often the acreage OF his farm is ey.
pressed in the thousands. sometimes in 6v,
figures He comes from the poor places of ,hs
earth and finds home and selfrcspcct.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12

Governor Roosevelt. being in the met
ropolitan city of his kingdom, declines to
discuss ice. Manifestly he desires to
save such comforting subject for the
warm time he expects to have in Phila-
delphia, in escaping the conspirators who
are determined to make him roughrider-
form appendix to the elephants tail
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12
MR.. McoMAs' ADVENTURE.
The Senator stopped u Train and
Gave First Aid to Injured

HAGERSTOWN. June 1f.-Senator Nc
Comas was a passenger on an incoming
train which struck team driven by
Charles ohler. badly iujuring him and his
SON. When the crash occurred Senator
McComas jumped to his feet and pulled
the bell cord. stopping the train When
the train pushed back TO the scene of the
accident. Senator McComas was one of the
first to render assistance TO ;he injured
man and boy. Both will recover.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12

General Otis is here and expresses con.
fidence that conditions in the Philippines
will improve. Although we have seldom
been justified in agreeing with the ex-
viceroy on questions of fact, this time We
are almost inclined to believe him. II
anything could conduce to an Improvement
of conditions in the archipelago his recall
would seem to be movement in the right
direction
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-12

Within few years the United States will have
to meet lis foes in battle on sea and land The
Irritating intruder prcsumcs too MUCH" say
OldWorld statesmen in the privacy OF the Cabi
nefs