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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
SATURDAY. APRIL IS. 1900
victor, for the Railroads.

The Times makes no charge for its ser
vices in forcing the Republican Leaders o.
the Senate to 20 upon record in the matter
Of refusing 10 extend to the Interstate
Commerce Commission the authority il
needs 70 enable IL 70 restrain or expose
the eztortious OF the trunk railroads. over
which Il was supposed 10 exercise some
thing like supervision. Gradually. as We
have shown the authority Of the Commits
sion has been Topped away by he decisions
Of The courts. Able and uuwearyiag lawyers
have sssaiIed ii on every side. and ore
after another the powers it was sup
posed to have been given by Congress have
been diminished. while it is become the
mere semblance Of the thing intended. 1t
can neither establish. punish, nor prevent
an offence by the railroads against the
community.
The Commission appealed for a restor-
alton Of its power and Senator Cullom, The
Chairman Of the Senate COMMITTEE,
brought in a bill to effect it. For five
months the railroad owners and railroad
lawyers on the committee have kept the
matter from coming to head. Hearings
and postponements for other hearings have
been employed to use up more than two
thirds Of the session. and now, when mat
tiers have been finally fixed" a vote
has been taken and the bill rejected
Voting that the measure should be report
cd were Senators Cullom. Chandler Til-
man. Allen OF Nebraska and Chi ton. Vot-
ing against the measure we're Messrs. Al +
drich, Gear. ElkiRs, Wolcott Kean, ard
Lindsay Of Kentucky. Senator Lindsay's
vote was sent by mail from New York,
where he has gone to arrange the details
OF a law business which he is about to en-
ter upon. 1t is not impertinent to premise
now that he is likely to have a good many
railroad cases committed to his charge.
All The Times aimed to do was 70 bring
about a vote. II one had not been taken,
the Republicans would surely have blamed
the Democrats for not forcing enc. They
are always held responsible, either for
doing or for not doing but this time # VIII
be for doing. The Republican members Of .
the Senate have voted under compuision to .
strip the Interstate Commerce Commission
Of every particle OF power. It is now
wholly at the mercy OF the second great
trust or consolidauon-,he railroads. And
still the Republican conventions are pass
Ing a few sqlesly resolutions against
trusts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
VETERANS HONOR GRANT.
Prominent Speakers at the Dinner of
the Union Lenguc club.

NEW YORK April 1.-THE Union
League Club. Of Brooklyn. ana L. s. Grant
Post. No. 80. G. 4. r. gave a Grant
birthday dinner tonight at the house Of
the former Representative Charles E.
Lu-lcGe!d of Maine. former Mayor David
a. Body, and Henry A. Powell were
among the speakers. Corporal Tanner.
former Commissioner Of Pensions made
an attack on Il. clay Evans. the present
Commissioner. which was not well re-
Ceiyad
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
INDIAN STUDENTS FIGHT FIRE
The Village of Laurel. Pa. Destroyed
nv Flames

CARLISLE Pa. April 1.-THE village
OF Laurel. seventeen miles from this city,
including eighteen buildings. John s Lowe
Ice Company plant and the Pine Grove
Iron Works was totally destroyed by fire
this afternoon. The loss is estimated al
SIS 600. The Indian School FIRE depart
ment fought the flames
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

tfIom the Anaconda Standard
Will, he NAV change his mind on even thing
else il may he predicted with absolute certainty
that Nj. Mckinley will remain st,adfsst iu d.,
determination TO accept a denomination under any
1. -.-LL.L-L nnrn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

From the New Orleans Pieaylnc.j
4 man may be known by the company he keep;
but The ability of slate can only be guessed q;
by tie delegation ii sends " Congress.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

To the Editor OF The Times:
What &, the matter with Bryan and Schley'-
the Statesman aud adIEi.ai! y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
Commissioner WacfnrInnd.

There is nothing but praise throughout
the city for the Presidents appointment OF
Mr.. Mcfarland to the District Commission.
and The Times is encouraged to believe
that nothing but good viii result from it.
The board has long needed a man Of the
Mcfarland stamp. and We trust that it will
make the most Of him.
Mr.. Mcfarland assumes Office without
obligation and without prejudice. and he
will belle mis- whole character n he yields
in the slightest degree 20 the sinister in
fuences which have wrecked more than
one Of his predecessors. He is Industrious
and honest by nature-he knows Washing
ton in every aspect: it is only. necessary
that from first to last he shall be his own
man. On such terms success is his also.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

We admire Theodore Roosevelt Tor a
stroke Of genius in Identifying himself
with the memory OF General Grant. His
Galena speech on the great mans birthday
anniversary was a happy effort All Of
Rooseyelrs efforts are happy as far as
he is concerned. No doubt when he broke
out his peroration on the multitude and
show ed the plain farmers Of Illinois how
fine set Of teeth a man may retain to
middle age. even after eating Alger beef
he thought Of that convention four years
hence at which some presently mute. in
glorious Conking is TO arise and remark.
When asked whence comes our candidate.
our sole reply shall be He comes from
Santiago and its slim banana tree
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

Wight goes. Peace to his ashes Mr.
Mckinley should not be discouraged in well
doing There is Harries vet TO be disposed
or After both Of these minor irri-ants are
out Of the way the people Of the District
will feel as # they had taken q large and
thoroughly successful dose OF yermifuge.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

The time has come" as the Walrus
would say, for the Hon George Frisbfo
Hoar TO oau his ghost roll again. and 10
cross examine the departed great as to what
they would think Of "a Representative In
Congress. in their time. who should say
that another honorable gentleman Con
cerned him DO more than d fly on his nose. "
and who should declare that the same
brother member had been performing o.
bis back like a monkey on the back OF an
organ grinder What would George Wash
ingJon John Adams. Alexander Hamilton.
or James Madison think Of a statesman
Who should denounce another statesman as
a monkey and himself as an organ grinder
Proconsul Allen has arrived az San
Juan TO assume sovereignty over The first
OF Mr. N Knley's Crown Colonies lie
viii be formally inaugurated mex Tues
day, when he will receive loyal address
from MS masters subjects and deliver a
speech from the throne. After dinner
there will be bull fights and garrotfng 10
amuse the popuace.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

As between two oppos ing factions OF
religious association. the Supreme Court
OF New Jersey in True Reformed Dutch
Church n Paramus VS.. Iscrmau as. All.
Rep. I'D. holds that land acquired by the
association before any srhsm arose viii
remain the property OF that faction which
abides by the doctrine. principles. and
rules Of the church government which
the united body professed when the land
was acquired
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

A merchant who sells an article as being
Of particular kind and St does not an
swcr the description is held by the SUI
prcme Court Of Wisconsin in Hoffman vs..
OLSON. 20 be responsible for breach OF
contract to the purchaser. who not know
ing whether the merchants representa-
ti0ns were true or false. relied upon them
as being true In this case the plaintiff
asked the defendant for rape seed. and
was given what the defendant said was
rape seed The plaintiff. used the seed.
relying upon the fact that IL was sold
as rape seed. but in fact IL was wild mus
tard seed and as consequence his land
was injured. The lower court gave Judge
meut. but on an appeal the Supreme Court
reversed this judgement and granted the
plaintiff q new trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
Postage stamp Books.

The post office has received an additional
supply of postage stamps in book form,
such as were recently introduced, and they
are now on sale at the main Office and the
principal postal stations. When these books
were placed on sale a few days ago there
was such a demand for them that the lin
tied supply sent to the post Office by the
department was all sold in a few hours. and
this was the case at all the large post Of
fees to which they were sent. 1t is be-
heved now that the bureau Of engraving
and printing will be able to manufacture
these stamp books as fast as they are need
ed, SO that the public can get them at the
post office whenever they are wanted. The
scheme of selling stamps in this way is
likely to prove very popular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
EDUCATING THE FILIPINOS,
Major SternberR's Views Given in n
Private Letter.

Major Theodore Sternberg of the pay de-
partment, stationed at Iloilo, has written a
private letter TO friend in this city in
regard to the situation in the Philippines
He says that the soldiers are making large
deposits Of their money and that he re-
ceived S202,94 on that account during the
six months ended December 81 last
Il am only one paymaster," says Major
Sternberg, and these deposits represent the
troops only on Panay and Negros Islands
OF this amount one company of the 31th has
about $4,000, the richest company in the
world. This $4,000, however, represents
the capital these men will have when their
term of service expires to engage in de-
velopng these islands, for most of the men
who re-enlisted in the volunteers did so
with the intention of remaining here.
Il must impose on you my opinion as to
education. Here is q field for the man or
woman with mission. Kindergarten are
the practical way of getting at the work
ing people. of making them understand that
the coming of the Americans means real
elevation to them. The ordinary native
must be reached and helped, or every ambi-
tious sprig of wealthy classes every es-
caped desperate, can in the future take 10
the mountains with following of bolomen
to live by plunder or to keep alive political
factions. The kindergarten plan can also
be used in teaching older scholars our lam
guage. In the system of government for
these islands the kindergarten should be at
the base. Take Negros Island. Here from
500 to 1000 working natives are gathered
on each hacienda. The haciendas are far
apart and each has local pride and Of
fers splendid opportunity to try this plan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
General Rumble Occupies Their Old
Position at de Wetsdorp.
BRITISH CASUALTIES WERE LIGHF
Burghers Nearly Succeed in Cap
turing British Convoy
WOMEN IN THE RANK s

LONDO.<. April 21.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from Lord
Roberts:
"Bloemfontein. April 21.-Rundles force
came in contact with the enemy yesterday
four miles southwest of De WetsdOrp. They
occupied strong positions covering the town.
The yeomanry and mounted infantry seized
another position, which enabled Rumble to
drive the enemy off, and occupied the high
ground the enemy had been holding. Run
die advanced this morning. and is now
again engaged with the enemy. Our casual
ties yesterday were two men severely
wounded and Lieut.. O'Connor and seven
men slightly wounded
Beers Attack n Convoy
BOSHOF. Orange Free State, April 21.-
At midday yesterday Gen. Methuen's field
force at -Kopjes-Fontein was or
dered to return to Bishof. Its convoy ex-
tended over six miles. The escort took up
position on a hill commanding the road
just in the nick of time, as force of 1000
Beers with two guns and a pompom sud
denly appeared in the vicinity and opened
a very heavy fire. The British, however,
held them in check until the column
reached point of safety, when they re-,
tired The British had several casualties.
IAlt duel 4oNSLI htltTllllllttliN, ana must
have suffered considerably as they once
advanced TO within 800 yards of the HILL
whence concealed detachment of the
British opened heavy fusillade on them.
Beers Claim Victories.
KIMBERLEY, Friday. April 2o.-Boer
official notices have been found p.acardcd
at Campbell and elsewhere saying that in
the recent battles the Beers captured 13,Vp0
troops. eighteen cannon and 800 wagons
and setting forth that the burghers We're
full of valOr. that the outlook was bright
ard saying tonfirmat ton had been received
Of the report that Russia had invaded India
with two and half million men.
Another official Boer notice appoints Gen.
Lisbenhurg to command GriGualand-West
and warns all burghers to join under pen
atty of punishment. in accordance with the
martial law of the Free State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
- STRIKE At THE CROTON DAM.
About the Same Number of Men Mt
Work Again.

CROTON LANDING, N. Y, April 21.-
About the same number of men as yester-
day We're at work here today, guarded by
the militia. The strikers are to be paid by
the contractors, and as each man receives
what is due him he will be advised to re-
port for work Monday. Twelve or fifteen
Italian laborers who arrived here today
from New York were given employment
The hearing in the case of the five pris-
oners who yesterday waived examination
until today, on the charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons and the threatening of life
and property, was postponed until Wednes-
day There is an unconfirmed rumor in
circulation that the 7th Regiment is to be
relieved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
GOV. TAYLOR DEPARTS.
Gone to New York. 1t il Thought, to
Consult Lawyers.

Gov. W. S. Taylor of Kentucky, who has
been in Washington this week in connection
with the case involving the Kentucky of
fees, which will be heard in the United
States Supreme Court April 80, went to
New York last nigh. and will return about
the middle of next week. He gave up his
quarters at the Raleigh yesterday morn
ing to accept the hospitality of his Old and
intimate friend, Mr.. W. B. Catchings of
Kentucky, who resides at No. 1879 G street
northwest.
The friends of Gov. Taylor have no infor-
nation regarding the indictment which, it
is alleged. has been found in Kentucky con-
recting him with Mr.. GoebcTs assassina-
tiCn. but they declare that if such is the
fact he will return 10 Kentucky as soon as
the Supreme Court hears the case. just as
he would have otherwise done and that he
will meet all charges without hesitation.
1t is understood that Gov. Taylor's visit to
New York is for the purpose of consulting
lawyers there regarding the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
PORTO RICANs ARE BITTER.
Resentment at the Discrimination
Against Them by Congress-

Among the callers today on Chairman
Cooper of the House committee on insular
affairs was Mr.. c. E. Vrooman, a promi-
nent lawyer of Mr.. Coopers district, who
has just returned from visit to Porto
Rico.
1.-The Porto Ricans are very bitter against
the Americans on account of the tariff
just enacted" said Mr.. Vrooman to Star
reporter. 1.-The feeling Of resentment is in
tense and growing.
"It is a case of sentiment rather than
business. They don't mind so much the Is
per cent of the Dingley rates. The tariff
itself is relatively low. But they feel ag-
grieved that they should be legislated
against in that way and discrimination
made against them. 1t is not the treat
ment they expected.
II think also that a mistake was made
in assuming that they could not tax them
selves. I think they are able to raise
revenue from interna. revenue taS Ses.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
TURKISH MINISTER WAITING.
Looking for Response to His Report
to His Government.

There have been no developments in the
negotiations with Turkey respecting the
payment of the claims of the American
missionary interests for their property. 1t
is understood that Ali Ferrouh Bey, the
Turkish minister here, has communicated
to his government by cable the substance
of his recent interview with Assistant Sec
retary Hill, and he is looking for some re-
sponse that will convey an idea of the po-
sition taken by his government in this mat
ter. 1t is believed here that the ministers $
cablegram was really the basis for the IN
terview between the porte and the United
States charge at Constantinople reported
to have taken place this morning, and this
sign of awakened interest in our represen-
tations on the part of the Turkish govern
ment is noted with qualification here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
JURORS AT PARIS EXPOSITION.
Patent Examiners wilkinson and
Bancroft Selected.

Messrs. A. ]. Wilkinson and ]. F. Ban
croft, examiners of patents, have been
granted permission by the Secretary of the
Interior to attend the Paris exposition,
where they will have important duties as
jurors of awards They will be nominated
by Commissioner General Peck and appoint
ed by the French government.
Mr.. Wilkinson will be a juror in the class
Of interior decorating, making the third
time he has acted In such a capacity at
Paris eXpositions, and Mr.. Bancroft will be
juror in the class including sewing ma
chimes. The gentlemen will leave about
June !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
THE VOTE on QUAY'S CASE.
His Friends Admit That 1t Will BE In
comfortably Close,

1t is admitted by some of Quay's friends
this morning that the vote the Quay
case is going to be uncomfortably close.
The public claim for Quay, however, is
five six majority. The truth of the mat
ter seems to be that there is fair pros
pect that the majority will be the other
side, and that Quay will fail of election
by the Senate" by very close shave.
One or two democrats and some of the
republican Quay managers on the floor held
a conference with Quay at his house last
night and went over the Senate roll call
with great care. AS a result of this can
yass and a discussion of pairs they made
the claim of five or six majority.
The senators opposed to the seating of
Quay are keeping very close counsel, but
are very confident that Quay will not get
the seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
British ArtiIIerist Captured.
ST. LOUIS CHRONICLE BURNED OUT
Plant of the Paper and Two Build
inEs Destroyed.

ST. LOUIS, April 2l.-The plant OF the ST.
Louis Chronicle. occupying the three and
four-story buildings at Nos. II to Is North
9TH street. practically destroyed TODAY
by a fire that is supposed TO have originated
in the boiler room. The interior of the build
ing is a complete wreck. and the typesettIne
machines. the stereOtyping machines and
whole fonts of type in the advertising de-
partment of the paper are destroyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
The Pacific Cable Bills.

The House committee on commerce has
substituted the Sherman bill for the con-
struction of the Pacific cable, in place of
the bill recently passed by the Senate The
Sherman bill had been previously reported
to the House, but this action puts 1t in the
form of a substitute to the Senate meas
ure. 1t differs from the Senate bill in pro-
viding construction by private contract
under government supervision. while the
Senate provides for government construc-
ton and operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
ARGUING THE CoLsoN CASE.
All Submitted in the Tria
at Frankfort.

FRANKFORT, Ky, April 21.-In the
trial today of eX-Congressman David G.
Colson, charged with killing his former
comrade in arms, Lieut.. Scott, and L. w.
Demarre, the taking of testimony was con-
cluded.
Several of Scott's former townsmen testi-
fed that he was a man of good character
and not quarrelsome or vicious Both sides
then rested and the closing arguments were
begun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
Chancellor A. II. McGiu Dead.

NEW YORK, April 21-Chancellor Alex
ander T. McGin died today at his residence
in Jersey City. He had been Ill for about
year suffering from general breakdown
from overwork. Last summer he took
trip to Europe, and when he returned his
health was thought to be somewhat i'm
proved.
A short time ago he began to fail rapidly
and had arranged to resign the chancellor
ship on June /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
Examination of second L,eut.n.,,.

Examination of Second Lieutenants.
BY direction Of the President competi-
tive examination Of enlisted men for promo
ton to the grade of second lieutenant,
United States army, will be held in each
geographical department June 1 next, in
lieu of the usual examination in September
The time for the examination is advanced
with view to filling vacancies which may
exist July 1. Soldiers who have completed
two years of service and are under thirty
years of age are eligible for the competitive
examinations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

1t was reported at army headquarters this
morning that the condition of General John
c. Gilmore, who has been i'll for some time
past at his home in this city. was some
what improved today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
Librarian Hodge. Goes to Cincinnati

CINCINNATI. Ohio, April 21-N. c. ID.
Hodges. librarian OF the scientific library
at Harvard University. has been elected
librarian of the public library of Cincinnati
to succeed Librarian A. W. Whelpley, re-
Gently deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
FORMING A RAILROAD CORPS.
Col Girarouard is in Charge of the
Enterprise.

LONDON. April 21.-Lieut. Col. Girar-
Guard. director of railroads, is forming
railroad corps. with prospects of perma-
nent employment Many of the colonials
have joined.
The transport Portugal, with 500 troops
from Lisbon. has arrived at Lorenzo Mar
ques. The presence of these reinforce
ments will make Portugal feel easier re-
garding the Beers protest against the
British use Of Beira.
From Ladysmith, under date of April 81.
Genes the news that firing was heard dur
ing this morning in the direction of Sun
days river. II was maintained for about
an hour SHipiaS and Boer activity are re-
ported at Klipdam.
As governor Of the Free State. Maj. Gen.
Pre-tyman is organizing q corps of mounted
police and dividing the country into sec
tons. to be administered by commissions
probably army officers. a dispatch from
BiOemfontein. dated Friday. April 20 COM
Menting on the Improvement of industrial
bring abot-t. says:
An instance Of the business acumen OF
the cOlOnials is the case of a Canadian pri-
Vate, who had a large interest in a soap
business During the present halt he has
been pushing his wares with the same
energy as he and his comrades rushed the
trenches at Paardeberg"
Beers Surrounded at BIOemfontein.
BLOEMFONTEIN. April 2O.-The British
command the hills for miles around the
Beers. who are reported to hold strong po-
sitions, but are probably retiring
The casualties on the British side were
slight. and most of them occurred among
the yeomanry and mounted infantry.
The firing was at long range.
None OF the British troops was killed.
Special Court to Try Rebels.
LONDON. April 21.-The Law Journal
says a special court will be constituted for
the trial OF rebels in South Africa. of which
the Lord Chief Justice Baron Russell of
killowen Will be member.
British ArtiIIerist Captured.
PRETORIA, Friday. April 2O-President
Kruger has received, through President
Steyn, official report sent by General
DeWet under date of April 90. to the effect
that the latter still surrounds General Bra
bant's colonials at Wepener, and that he
has captured eleven prisoners. including the
chief artillery officer. The report adds that
the British. coming from Aliwal north are
destroying farm houses on the way The
Irish brigade paraded this morning In front
of President kruger's house. The presi-
dent made a speech TO them, and the force
was afterward photographed.