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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
BRADsTREET's TRADE REVIEW.
An Enormous Increase In Railway
Earnings.

NEW YORK. Feb. 23-Bradstreet's will
say tomorrow:
General distributive trade is of satisfac-
tory volume. though affected by weather
conditions and holidays. Spring business
is enlarging at many markets East and
West. the presence OF buyers being encour-
aged by special passenger rates. A soften
ing Of prices OF speculatively dealt In sta
pies is to be noted. but the reactiC as are OF
narrow extent. Money is steady Ms a
whole. and no higher than a week ago.
Bank clearings comparisons are rather less
favorable. partly because of les PIC
nounced speculative activity at this tine
last year.
Gains In railway earnings for the first
two weeks OF February are Of absolutely
phenomenal proportions, but II must be re-
memhered that there were exceptionally
severe weather conditions experienced last
year In spite OF this however. Il Is 10 Re
said that east-bOund tonnage IS OF unpar
alleled volume. That rail rates are being
badly cut is confidently asserted TIE
earnings Of sixty roads for the second week
of February aggregate S7.sfl. GOO. an in
crease Of 304 per cent over the same period
OF a year ago Business "a a whole. in
Du a ldiEH a@dtts
ing alike to distributors and consumers.
Foreign demand OF wheat remains
small, American stocks are large. farmers
are reported holding supplies back, and
crop damage scares are discounted by mild
weather. The strength Of corn has been
feature, foreign demand being Of good
proportions. and this has furnished sup
porting element in the wheat market.
General complaint OF the low grade OF
interior offerings comes from primary mar
kets. High prices for fiaxseed are expected
to encourage the planting OF much land or
dlnarily devoted to spring wheat in the
Northwest. There is larger volume of
business in pig iron at some markets. but
less at others. and prices OF that product
are quite steady. The floating OF the new
sheet combination has impaired strength
to that branch Of trade,
Business failures for the week number
1s3 as compared with 1873 week ago. 220
in this week year ago, fSS in 1898, 2jS In
1897 and 27l In iSeS -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
HOKE SMITH OUT FOR BRYAN.
One of Mr.. CievcIand'- Cabinet En-
dorsc< the Ncbrnslpu

ATLANTA. Ca. Feb. 2s.-Hoke Smith.
Secretary OF Interior under Cleveland. was
among the first to call on w. j. Bryan
after his arrival here today Later his
paper the Journal appeared with a
double-leaded editorial laudatory Of Mr.
Bryan. and saying amcng other things:
The fact that he will be the next Demo-
cratic nominee for President makes him
the leader in struggle which involves
almost the future Of the Republic. In 1896
many Democrats stood by him as the
nominee of the party. although the free
coinage of silver at the ratio Of 1S to l
was made by the Democratic platform its
leading issue. While they did not APP
prove the attitude OF the party on the
financial question. they preferred Bryan
and free silver to Mckinley and the course
which they believed would be pursued by
the Republicans. We are glad to Know
that many Democrats who voted against
Bryan in 1896 on account of the opposition
to the free coinage of silver will give him
loyal support In 1900.
The great issues which have been forced
upon the country by the present Admins
tration are Imperialism and trusts. Against
these Mr.. Bryan has spoken with fearless
ness and power Against them the Demo-
cratic party will declare. and to them the
voters will give chief attention. Imperial
ism and trusts are natural allies
Mr.. Bryan was entertained by Colonel
Albert Howell at dinner today. and was
driven over the city in the afternoon. and
tonight addressed an immense audience
along the line of his recent speeches. To
reporter he said:
Il believe the prospects are good and
growing better. 4 bad policy becomes
more and more obnoxious as it develops.
The policy Of imperialism has received
body blow at the hands Of the Republicans
who favor the Porto Ricau tariff measure.
because this measure shows. first. that the
Republicans intend to treat the people OF
the Philippine Islands and the people OF
Porto Rico as subjects not entitled to the
guarantees Of the Constitution. This is
The first open step toward empire.
Second. IL shows that the purpose OF the
imperialists is not benevolence. but exploit
tation. This purpose was bound to become
known in time. 1t is fortunate that 1t is
being made known now
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
A SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS.
DIR. Jacob II. Hoiiander to Revise
Porto Ricnn Tnx Laws.

LAWS.
Ii was announced at the War Depart
ment yesterday that Secretary Root had
appointed DR.. Jacob II. Hollander. Asso-
ciate Professor of Finance of Johns Hop
kins University. as special commissioner
to Porto Rico to revise the laws relating
to taxation on that island. DR.. HoIlander
has accepted the commission. and VIII
come to Washington in a few days for q
conference with Secretary Root
1t is understood that the trustees of the
university will grant DIR. Hollander leave
OF absence. for such time as may be Ie-
quired for the service. and that he will
enter upon his new duties as soon rs nee
essary arrangements are completed for the
reorganization and transfer of his aca-
demic duties. DR.. Hollander will devote
about ten days to the collection and study
of materials relating to the tax systems
and fiscal methods of typical foreign colo
nies. and will Immediately thereafter pro-
coed to Porto Rico for several months
study of local conditions and requirements
there.
Dr.. Hollander has devoted much time to
the study of public finance. and has made
several important contributions to she sub
jeet. His book on the Financial History
OF Baltimore" is very careful study Of
the finances OF an American city. He had
recently edited a series of Studies in State
Taxation prepared by number OF
his advanced students. In, addition, ne
delivers an annual course OF graduate lee
lures on phases of fiscal science.
Or. Hollander has already had important
experience in public service. In 1897 he
was granted leave Of absence by the Johns
Hopkins University to go abroad as the
secretary OF the Bimetallic Commission.
which was charged by President Mckinley
with the mission OF negotiating a none
tary agreement with the leading countries
of Europe.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
NEW RAILROAD FACILITIES.
Changes Proposed by the George
town Citizens Association.

A special meeting Of the Georgetown
Citizens Association was held last night
for the consideration of the two railroad
bills now before Congress. As the result
of the associations deliberations bill
authorizing the President to appoint a
railroad commission with authority TO
construct an entire new system OF Wash
ington railroad facilities was prepared aud
will be presented to the House and Senate
by a committee from Georgetown.
In brief. the proposed bill provides for the
creation Of railroad commission to con-
sist of the Chief Of Engineers of the Army
and two others. selected by the President.
This commission is to lay tracks from Ia
koma Park along Piney Branch aud Rock
Creek to the Potomac thence along the
water line to the Anacostia River. thence
eastward to the District line. somewhere
near the point at which the Baltimore and
Potomac tracks now enter Maryland
Stations and freight yards are to be
located conveniently south OF Pennsylvania
Avenue and the Long Bridge is to he re-
constructed. For the expenses OF these
proceedings Congress is to appropriate
s3.OO0.0O0. This sum the railroads are TO
meet proportionally. being so assessed that
the total received shall not exceed the
cost by more than per cent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
THE GALLINGER CHARGES.
= Report of the Civil Service Inves
tigrtisn.

The Civil Service Commission has issued
a report touching matters arising out Of
the investigation OF the charges made by
Senator Chandler and former Gov. c. A.
Busiel. of New Hampshire. against Senator
GaIlinger of that State. The report opens
with a copy OF the letter which Senator
Chandler sent to President Mckinley in
August 1899 in which he said:
Tn. conduct Of Civil Service Commissioner Mark
II. Brewer in ton with the investigation.
50 called. OF the unlawful assessment OF the Fed
rral oticehclders Of New Hampshire in the canvass
of IsgS shows him 20 be unit 20 hold his office,
and ! respectfully request his removal. II he l.
retained. being your only sppontee in the Com
mission it will be impossible to contend in the
canvass ct 1900 dat the Republican party has in
good faith enforced the civil service laws.
The report contains what purports to
be a copy of the circular sent out and an
acknowledging BY Senator Gallinger. of
the receipt OF money from Federal Office
holder. In the report is yoluminous an-
swer By Commissioner Brewer to the criti
cism of Senator Chandler bearing date of
December 10. 1899, There is also stem
ographic report of the hearing at Con-
cord in the matter OF political assessment.
conducted in July of last year.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
THINGS THEATRICAL.

The dramatic event of next week will be
the appearance of Richard Mansfield at the
Columbia Theatre. The actor is to be seen
| in four of his celebrated and successful
| representations. Perhaps the most inter-
esting-certainly the newest-of these will
be shown on Monday Wednesday. and
Thursday evenings and at the Saturday
matinee when will be produced an adaptd-
tion of Jessie Fothergills charming story,
THE First Violin" In this Mr.. Mansfield
has the role OF Eugen Courvoisier the
nobleman and lover. who became identi-
fed with the Elberthal symphony Orches-
ira The portrayal will be given without
makeup. and therefore promises to prove
doubly worthy of attention. On Tuesday
Mr. Mansfield Is to present Rostand's "Cy-
rano de Bergerac' once, employing the
great cast used last season. and on Friday
he will revive the fascinating Beau
Brummel." Saturday night "Dr. Jekyll
and Mr.. Hyde" will be done. The sale OF
seats for the engagement literally has been
enormous. indicating public appreciation
Of the fact that such a series of perform
ances cannot be missed with impunity.
Such dancing as that which Diana prom
ises 10 do next week at the Grand. where
she appears with the Behman company.
calls for many qualifications The worker
must have the grace Of the ordinary dlsci-
pie OF Terpschicore. the ingenuity OF an
inventor. the muscle OF Il professional
strong man. the eye for colo-s possessed by
a landscape artist, and the capacity for
costume conception of q modiste. Appar-
emily, Diana owns to all these talents. for
her act has been highly praised. Besides
the dancer. the Behman company includes
number OF well-known yaudeyillians.
Among these are the Four Cohans, sketch
lists OF ability: the Rossow Midgets. two
clever little fellows; the Three Merkel
Sisters. graceful acrobats: lorEe and
Adams Hebrew impersOnatOrs; Ethel
isvcy. character singer: Fred Niblo, |
nonologist. and RAMA and Aruot, gro
tasnue comedians The entertainment al
togather promises to be worthy OF attCn-
tion and doubtless it will draw big audi
ences. Seats are selling in the lobby of
The Grand. which at present Is occupied By
the Daughters Of the American Revolution.
real travesty generally is interesting
only TO persons familiar with the original
and therefore. many OF the burlesques
given here recently have not been appre-
ciated. This should not be true OF the
''take-off' on "SaphO." TO be shown by |
the Rentz- Santley company next week. at !
Kernan's Olga Nethersole rendered. the !
CLYDE Fitch drama here in January and !
the performances were well attended It |
is promised that the lighter version will |
be adequately staged and interpreted. IT. |
addition. the organization provides an Ollie |
in which will be introduced Fia'Sowski /
European imitator Of birds and animals |
Hattie Wells. rag time" toe dancer, the |
Engstrom sisters. dashing seriO- comics:
Charles Robinson. monologist; Bryant anil |
Saville. musical comedians Ford and Dot |
West sketchists and the Dumont SISTERS. |
singers. The first part done bears the title |
Of The sporty Duchess"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
PARTY LEADERS ENTERTAINED.
John n. Mclean the Host of Promf-
n~ut Democrats.

n~nt Democrats.
John X. Mclean entertained members
OF the Democratic National Committee,
several Senators and Representatives In
Congress. and other guests at dinner. last
hight. in his home. i500 Street northwest
The reception rooms of the Mclean man
sion were brilliantly lighted. and the host
was present to extend cordial welcome to
his distinguished guests as they arrived
soon after o'clock. An orchestra OF Sc
lected musicians was hidden above stairs
and played appropriate music during the
evening.
About $3.50 O'Clock the host led the way
to the dinner table. which had been spread
in the ballroom and Mr.. Mclean soon saw
seated about his board many Of the men
who have shaped the fortunes OF the
Democratic party. They we're his political
and personal friends. invited to share with
him the pleasures OF such entertainment
as 1t is his delight to give
While the social element was the chief
feature OF this notabl. dinner. II was not
wholly devoid Of political significance IL
was gathering OF representative Demo-
Gratis OF national repute, and II would be
impossible for them to assemble anywhere
on the eve of the great contest this year
without reference to the conflict which will
call forth the party strength as never be-
fore in its history.
Those present were:
T. D. Clayton. T. G. McRae. George Aims.
ne ne; Whit ". Grant. Adair Wilson. Thomas
Gahan. ). g. Johrsou. " c. blanchard.
n p. Gormn. " v. sullivan, W. J. stone,
True !. Norris. Iosephus Daniels l. p Baker.
. ". fowscnd. j. W. Head. J. G. Dudley, r. j.
otey. u. u sm1iiey, u. b. Ferguson. James l..
Norris, y. r. Tllusn. J. ". Daniel. Of the Demo-
cflt;c National Committee; senator's Cockrell,
Money. CLARK. Martin. and Turner: Senator-elect
!. 9. : Blaekbrrn. Representatives J. j. Lent,
?. q. Newllnds. j. ". Bailey. u. A. De Almond.
Amos Cummings. Hugh A. Dinsnore. Claud.
swanson. and =. A. Norton. and George ". Peck.
Benton Nchiilin, Nichols Bell. ". H. Hcnfick-
son. VIZ. Dunlap. and n. O DaYis
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
THE NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
State Leaders VIII Gather In Con-
vcntion Monday. April IL.

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-The meeting OF
the Republican State Committee here to-
day was a tame affair. 1t was over in ten
minutes. As usual. the gathering spot was
in the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Chairman odell
presided. and Secretary Fox kept tab.
There were a dozen proxies. George W.
Aldridge. OF Rochester. offered the resO
luton empowering the chairman OF the
committee TO call together the Republican
State Convention in New York city. Mon
day, April IL. to elect four delegates at
large and four alternates to the National
Convention, and to nominate Presidential
electors for the State at large.
The convention is TO be held in Grand
Central Palace. Timothy f. Ellsworth Of
Tered resolution to the effect that at the
convention new State committee shall be
chosen. Williams Barnes jr. Chairman Of
the executive committee OF the State COM
mittse. offered resolutions of respect and
sorrow at the death of j. lie Roy Jacobs,
who for many years represented the Twel-
tyfrst Congressional district on the State
committee. All the resolutions we're adopt
ed unanimously.
The convention will be composed OF 9Il
delegates. The basis of representation Is
one delegate for each assembly district.
and an additional delegates for each 1000
votes. or majority fraction thereof polled
for President Mckinley in 1896.
In view of Lieutenant Governor Wood
rufus Western speech making tour, there
was a good deal OF gossip as to his chances
of being dominated as the Presidents
running mate. Most of the Republican
politicians have nothing to say on the sub
ject for publication. One or two Repub-
leans expected that the State Committee
today might endorse both Mckinley and
Roosevelt. Such proceeding would be
contrary 10 custom.
The Republican State Convention, on
April IL. will endorse enthusiastically the
administration of Mckinley. and will say
pleasant words Of Governor Roosevelts adj
ministration. Even then, it was said. this
should not be accepted to mean that Gov
ernnr Roosevelt is TO be rennminaied
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
THETA DELTA CHI BANQUET.
Attorney General GrigGs md Many
Distinguished Guests Attend.

Attorney General Griggs, President
of Cornell. the new President of the frs
ternity, and upward of 200 others wound
up the affairs of the Theta Delta Chi con-
vention last night with banquet at the
Raleigh. Tables were set in the large
banquet hall. on the top floor, with the
Attorney General and other guests of honor
on platform at one side.
Mr. Griggs presided. Rev. j. Mcbride
Sterrett. of Columbian College, acted as
postmaster, and addresses were delivered
by the following: President Smith. OF Trim
ity College: President Capen. of Tufts
College: Profs. Lee and Huftcutt. OF Cor
nell. and Representatives Stevens of Min
nesota, Gibson of Tennessee. Bellamy of
North Carolina, and Weymouth of Massa-
chusetts
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
NEBRAsKANs TO BOOM BRYAN.
Ten Thousand VIII shout for Him Mt
the kansas City Convention.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Feb. Gas soon as
they received the news that the Demo-
cratic National Convention would he held
at Kansas City Bryan's friends and the
State Democratic Committee began to
make plans to have thousands of Demo-
Gratis go to the convention to boom Bryan.
1t is estimated that 10000, Nebraskans will
be present to cheer for Bryan. They pro-
pose to- wear a uniform consisting of a
long ulster and white high hat with red
ribbon. and will carry walking stick
made of Nebraska cornstalk.
The State committee today wired to Kan
sas City for quarters for 10000 Nebraska
Democrats. They are preparing for a
demonstration that will rival anything OF
the kind ever attempted at a National
Convention
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

Probably we were right in refusing TO
become too suddenly optimistic concern
ing the situation in Kentucky. The city
of Frankfort is filling up with mountain
bandits. who are suspected of a design TO
murder Governor Beckham. Chief Justice
Hazelrigg. and. perhaps. other judges of
the Appellate Court. Such conditions ought
to lead to trouble, one would suppose; but
the law and order people OF the State seem
to have experienced a strange devotion 10
peace and non-resistance of late.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
Crrom the Chicago rribune.)

Mrs Chickering. the widow Jf the late Con-
gresham from New York. has taken stand
worthy OF al commendation by carrying out the
wish when her husband had often expressed in
his lifetime that there should be no Congressional
funeral iunketing over him. She asks Congress to
be spared tine infection OF any such hypocritcal
travesty OF grief. with its accompanying expense
and meaningless paraphernaliI Of affection. Il is
not likely that Congress will abolish this shame
less practice but it will be forced 10 respect Ms.
Chickering's wishes in this case Il is 20 be hoped
that other excellent and sensible women whenever
the opportunity comes, will take the same posi-
ton and thus bring the miserable practice CT iu-
neral jGnketins into disrepute.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
Vice --csi,Irnts.
lFrem III. Ald c

ltfcm the kid tonraui.)
The careless and - careless Ways into
which our national con OF all parties have
fallen IN selecting CANDIDATES for the Vice Pref
tency are deri0nblc They are ALEC dangerous.
A Vice President is u possible President. Ans DAY
IN the four years may suddenly place him in the
White House-tho Chief Magistrate % the Amer
lean people. our iurgctiulness al the fact does
not alter it. In the wiser time, coming, it viii
be kept la constant remembrance: IS great aud
proyideut care will be taken in filling thr second
place on the rational ticket the first Even
in thee present times it will be good practical
politics 10 pick Il name that spells strength
and not weakness.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
THE CABINET .dEEFINe.
Porto Rico and the ssacrum Fngsiry
Di<cuss-d

At the Cabinet meeting yesterday the Sec
retsries Of the Treasury and Agriculture
were absent, both being oHt OF the city.
TIE most freely discussed matter was the
new tariff for Porto Rico and some remedy
Tor the existing state OF stagnation In that
island. Unrestricted trade was agreed to
be the most urgent OF the needs Of the
people, and the most essential thing TO
assure the permanent prosperity OF the
island.
In the matter OF the Macrum enquiry
by the House. the Secretary OF State said
to the members OF the Cabinet that there
was no truth in the rumor that his Depart
ment had received word from the British
Ambassador that all mail in future des-
tined for Pretoria would be subject to the
censor, and that official documents would
not be exempt from this rule.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

(Fr0m the Newcastle tEnglindl Chroniclc)
Cuurts-mlrtial are regulated by the mutiny act.
fret passed in 1000 The powers OF these court,
were much discussed in 1867. in consequence OF
the measures used 20 suppress the negro inSur.
rcction in Jamaica IN October. 1868 summary
court martial was abolished by statute in April.
Isg3 Military OF martial law Is built on no set
tied principle. but is entirely arbitrary. and in
truth no law: but sometimes INDUCED. rather
than allowed. q, law. It has been several times
proclaimed in several parts Of these Kingdoms, aud
in les was almost general in Ireland, where it
,,ls ais, rrocllimpd ia l~pG
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
Prison Life mt Pretoria.


A l. Hgserick, an officer in Phinmer's force.
n0r : prisoner ut Pretoria. sent private letter
to Cape Town IN which he said: The officers
are confined in the model school, which has an
excellent gymnasium ClassCs have been formed,
and during tie morning the officer. 20 through
Shadows developing eXercises. In the afternoon
they play FOUNDERS. The prisoners generally are
developing wonderful muscles. Our dungeons ale
distinctly up TO date. There Is every convert
suce from electricity to tc.thpicks, Is we'll an
books ifom the library
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
DOG MUzzLING ARGUMENT.
The Commissioscrs' Proclamation
Attacked in the Courts

The constitutiouality OF the ''proclama-
ton" issued by the District Commissioners
on December 10 last requiring all dogs
within the limits of their Jurisdiction to
be muzzled was the subject of lengthy
argument yesterday before Justice Bar
nard. presiding in Equity Court No. ..
The matter came up in the case of Thomas
Edward Clark against Samuel Einstein,
poundmaster of the District, in which a
bill had been filed in equity for an in
junction to restrain the defendant, as
Poundmaster, from Selling a certain dog
owned by tine complainant on an order TO
show cause. The argument consumed the
time of the court during the day 10 the
exclusion of all other business.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
Is William an andrew

!FTOn thc FTliautII'hIa ht'OTuI
When General Andrew Jackson made up his
mind as to the course indicated by his plain duty
it was impossible TO bulge him. President Nc
Kiniey has declared it to be the plain duty Of
tho United States TO establish free trade with
Porto Rico VIII he stick, like his great Demo
cratic predecessor, or viii he back out at the de
mand of The commercial political traders in his
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