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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

Possessions Of the United States outside
of the boundaries of the component States
are the common property of all the States
md as such are to be governed by Con-
gress as majority Of its members may see
fit-that is, according to the Republican
protection doctrine recently formulated by
the party leaders. Their proposition neces-
sarily includes the Territories of Arizona,
New Mexico. Oklahoma. and Alaska. and
the District of Columbia, in the list of
possessions which have no inherent rights
and none of any kind except as they may
have been created by legislation. Hence
the Dingley tariff could be applied to the
District Of Columbia, if it pleased Con-
gress to perpetrste the outrage. Just as
easily and lawfully as it has been applied
TO Porto Rico, and tomorrow may be to
Arizona. There is vital issue up on Cap
itol Hill between the Constitution and
equity on one side and the interests of
protected monopoiies on the other. Under
Republican party government no one need
stop to ask which will prevail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
SECRETARY LONGS REPLY.
The Navy Department Not Hostile To
the Holland.

In reply to letter criticising the report
OF the Board on Construction OF the navy
for declining to purchase the submarine
torpedo boat Holland. Secretary Long has
written & letter in which he cites the fol-
lowing facts in Justification of the boards
action:
In reply have to state that the depart
ment has given and will continue TO give
the matter careful attention. feeling that,
although this sort OF vessel is still in ex-
perimental stage. it is entitled in the iu-
terest OF naval construction and enterprise
to thorough consideration. Indeed the de-
partment made contract with the Holland
Company long ago as March II. 1898.
for the construction of one of its submarine
boats the Plunger which has not yet
been finished. although the time for its
completion expired several years ago.
You are in error in the impression that
the members of the Board on Construction.
TO which this whole matter was referred
aud no more competent board could be Sc
lected-aTe hostile to the adoption OF any
form OF submarine boat for the naval
vice. / am sure that with better know:-
edge of them and OF their faithful dis
charge CT any duty assigned them. you vii!
gladly recall your suggestion that they
have made an unfair and unjust report
The question raised by the board is
simply one as TO the wisdom of making
contracts for more than one of these boats
under present circumstances. In this con-
nection 1t should be borne in mind, as
appears from the above-quoted extract
from the Departments letter of June 10,
1895 that the requirements suggested by
the Department for fulfllment by the
Holland we're not of tine nature of an
agreement to accept her II she should meet
them. and that therefore. the Government
is not only under no obligation to buy
her because of her performance of them.
an obligation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

tIr0Ul lhe WV i'tA hNAA+N+|
,.people in the small towns up in Connecticut"
said the travelling man. appear TO be much
Inor, honest than they in New York. Not
one family in ten thinks OF such i thing As burglar
alarms. and hall OF them do not even Loeb their
outer doors when they retire. But what imprcs-es
me most are the street laundry boxes.
Nearly every town Of 1000 or more inhab-
itants has several places where laundry pack
lrts are received and delivered These places are
generally dry goods or notion stores, or haher-
da.hers Suburban merchants as rule do not
Keep their stores open much later than 8 O'Clock
in the evening. and do not open them until or
half past in the morning.
'.This does rot suit all their patrons, so II is
no infFcquent sight to see outside the store a
large red box with iar-sized opening in the
top The box bears the legend 10 the store il
closed, pot your Laundry in here. Now Just
imagine New York laundry flee using a re-
ceptaclc like that Why, five Minutes after a
package was deposited in the box j, would b.
i>hed out and in an hour its contents would be
in the possession OF dealer in secondhand
clothing But up in Connecticut the scheme
seems to work very well. and all | can say IS
that it is tribute to the general honesty of the
community
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

The noble quality of hypocrisy is one
that never deserts the Republican organ
ization in periods closely preceding cleo
tons The Senate Finance Committee yes
terday reported a new section of the Cur
rency bill which recites that the provi-
sions of this act are not intended to place
any obstacle in the way of the accom-
plishment of international bimelalllsm,"
and SO on. Do these political iugglers fancy
that their legerdemain deludes anybody
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
Educational lxpnu.iou

From time to time various cities report
the inedequacy of public school accommo-
dations. Notwithstanding the increased
expenditure for the support and expansion
of the public educational facilities. the
growth OF the system apparently fails to
Keep pace with the rapidly swelling host
OF young Americans who desire TO learn.
The latest instance of this deficiency is
found in one OF the greatest and most en-
irrprising centres OF culture and learn
iDgrNew York City. Five hundred boys
aud girls who were graduated from the
grammar schools Of Manhattan and the
Bronx last month have discovered that
there is no room for them In the various
high schools and their annexes. The ca
paeity OF these institutions is already
taxed. Many new teaeners as well as ad-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
Nncruui.

The mysterious Macrum. considered as
an individual only. is of course. unworthy
of notice As public officer who de-
serted his post riihou; explanation at
time when his services were peculiarly
needed. and as soldier might throw down
HE gun in the face OF the enemy and run
away. he becomes interesting. and the
proper object of public curiosity.
Macrum, after levantins from Pretoria
and spending a couple of months in an
agreeable tour of Europe. all the time de-
claring himself an officer of the United
States. and limiting al the possession of
dark secrets OF state has at last fetched
up in Washington. and gone away again.
He came. he did not see the President;
he did not see the Secretary of State: but
as quickly as possible be projected himself
into the wilds of East Liverpool Ohio.
During his few hours stay at the Capt.
tai ii is said that Macrum called inform
ally on Assistant Secretary Hill at the
State Department after the Secretary of
State had gone home. 1t is also said that
he did not offer the least explanation of
his amazing conduct-conduct which has
exposed this Government 10 ridicule if rot
suspicion. throughout Europe. Since he
does not present any explanation il is
appropriate that the State Department
should make some regarding him to the
public. II would be hard to find in all
the annals of the country an instance of
an American representative who las
equally belittled and disgraced his nation.
1t is the right Of the people 10 hear from
the State Department something in ex-
PLANTATION or apology for or in reputation
of this creature Macrum.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
Newspaper Warnings.

I
Publicity such as the newspapers supply Is
the greatest reforming agency eartit Nolatogs
OF public law, even ..hen they have sunk TO the
depth where they are practically outlaws, still
fear the publicity given their deeds much as
they DO the punishment OF the courts. Every
person, no matter how deprayed, has some friend
or relative to whom he wishes to seem not a
criminal. To this much to any other
cause may be raced the assumption @: Nlissss by
hsbituai criminals
Concealed crime always fourishcs. 50 long a.
the newspapers are silent the authorities. no mat
ter how energetic and conscientious. pursue the
crusade against crime only half-hesr;edly Present
the facts to the people through the newspapers
and the most effective step toward ending crime
has been taken. Light is the best policeman
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

the pawnbroker the responsibility for the
dishonest procliyities of the person who
commits larceny There are such severe
penalties for the man who knowingly pur-
chases stolen goods or advances money
upon them when they are offered in pawn
that the average broker is very careful in
his dealings and has the motive OF per-
sonal safety TO influence him in UNFOLDING
the law.
The pawnshop. like many other insti-
tutions identified with modern civiliza-
ton, is unjustly held responsible for the
acts of individuals who are free agents
and upon whose heads all the blame for
their malefactions ought to be visited.
Many excellent things are subverted to
the uses of evil. Yet they are legitimate
in their places and quite Indispensable.
On the impulse OF the. moment. where
brutal murder had been committed with
an axe. shallow minded people would de-
nOunce the maker of the instrument. hold
ing him responsible for furnishing in
eentive TO the deed. 1t must be obvious,
however. that the axe-maker designed this
tool for useful purposes. and that he is.
from an equitable standpoint, no more
blameworthy than nature which produced
the iron and the wood of which the weapon
was made
In the case Of the rawnbroker. it will,
doubtless. be discovered. upon enquiry.
that he fills a commendable mission. and
that the borrower. not the lender. is in
the majority OF instances at fault where
any wrong has been done. Were it not
for the often fespised pawnbroker many
who meet with sudden reverses OF fortune
would be deprived of the opportunity to
realize money uIon the articles that iep-
resent the fruits of former Industry. Poor
persons appreciate also the chance thst
is afforded them TO redeem property within
reasonable time. Without this adyan-
tage they would be compelled to sell out
right and at a mere 1.-THE of its value
something around which cluster happy
memories and associations of the past.
In a sense. the pawnbroker is poor mans
banker. Though the popular type of this
class of business men is not pictured in
complimentary way and is ncr generally
regarded as a charitable individual. there
are doubtless pawnbrokers with kind
hearts and the Just presumption is that the
majority of them are honest. though they
may be keenly alert in driving a bargain.
Differences Of opinion on all matters are
inevitable. 1t is probable that when men
have reached their highest mental devel-
opmert they will represent the affirmative
and the negative on various topics. But
there seems TO be no Just basis for the
wholesale condemnation of pawnbrokers.
or even Junk dealers, who are licensed TO
pursue their business according to law.
The Kings county grand jury may have
had sufficient provocation for its denun-
ciatory report. but there are doubtless men
in Brooklyn who have been done an in
Justice because of the sweeping character
of this official condemnation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
GARFIELD PARK MENACED.
4 Protest Against Donating Public
Lands to Corporations.

10 the Editur OF Inc lines.
The grade crossings have long been a
disgrace to Washington. and it is high
time that they were abolished. but it is
also well to have care lest we Jump oat
of the frying pan into the fire. Ii IS not
fair to make the citizens of Washington
believe that ii is a choice between con-
tinuing the grade crossings and giving the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company Garfield
Park. IL has been admitted by the Com
missiuners that there is no s1ch alterna
tive IL viii simply be great convenience
TO the railroad company IL they are Civ N
the park, as it will enable them TO
straighten. their tracks and run with
greater speed into the tity. they say. They
omit to state that it will also give them
six acres of valuable land gratis. l. that
u sufficient reason for gTanting to large
and wealthy corporation one Of the paris
when should be carefully preserved FER
the use OF the citizens. and the only park
in this section OF the city? Can the Gov
eminent or the Commissioners consistently
deny some other large corporation the right
to use any other park in the city. if in tie
future il presents as good an excuse as the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company now have?
Not only Garfield Park. but every park
in the city is threatened by such bills rs
the one Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. now before Congress Citizens should
not be deceived by any statement that
Garfield Park will not be ruined by giving
the company six acres of land. because
there will be sixteen acres left. Remem
Der that the railroad tracks would pass
diagonally through the central part Of the
mark Imagine the railroad entering the
park from a tunnel at Second Street, and
passing westerly through the remainder OF
the park and recall the fact that the -por-
ton remaining south Of the tracks is TO be
used as railroad yards then ash your
self il you would care to come to such a
park for health or pleasure.
CLAIR X. MERRITT.
v-,ebipgtnn Feb 6
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
THEFT OF NEWS ITEMS.
The "Chfcnso Tribune sues the A.
socfnted Press.

CHICAGO. Feb. s.-The Chicago Tri-
bune' today began suit in the United
States Circuit Court against the Associated
Press for 100000 damages for an account
ing of profits and savings. and for a perma-
ueut injunction to restrain the Associated
Press from "pirating' the "Tribune's"
South African war news and other special
cables In so far as they are contained in
the news items. correspondence articles.
and editorials appearing from day to day
in the London Times" all OF which mat
ter the Tribune clains to have duly
copyrighted for exclusive publication In the
United States and Canada.
Tha pepper stigmatizes this action on the
part of the press association as the resu
of its "grasping disposition and ecouomi al
and thrifty desires In its specification
the complaint details a number CT in-
stances wherein the matter pirated, as
alleged. was not even secured by cable. but
was taken from the "rribune's' early edi-
uons; to the papers great pecuniaiy loss.
The Tribune further affirms that tie
Associated Press net only admits the truth
of said alleged piracy. but after due warm
ing continued the practice
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
The Tax on Paper.
From the Pliladelphia Times.j

IfIVH IIt FLII~ufTHIIa IIHIts.T
We can now manufacture paper chCaplr as
any country in the world. There Is no excuse
whatever for 4 tax upon the manufactured article,
and the raw material SHOULD be free, not only be-
cause the general principle is correct but be-
cauze If it shall not be done promptly our forces
Will be practically destroyed within few years
by tariff taxes excluding the lumber Of Canada
from our markets.
Paper and pulp must be made free Of all taxes.
as the paper trust has demonstrated that these
taxes serve only single pupo-e-thst Is, to in.
yite robbery under color Of Law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
THE GOVERNMENT ENDORSED.
A Mini-trriaIist Elected by an Over
whciminE Majority.

LONDON. Feb. e.-The election in York
City today to fill the vacancy in the
House OF Commons caused by the resigna-
ton OF Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beres
ford resulted in a manner which the Gov
eminent may justly claim is a significant
endorsement OF its policy.
At the last election Lord Charles. than
whom a more popular Conservative candi-
date could scarcely be found. had ma
jority of only IL votes over Sir Christie
pher Furness. who petitioned against the
return, but subsequently withdrew his pc
tition after several recounts had been
made. At the election today Mr.. Faber,
the Ministerialist candidate. received 6.24s
votes against 4,Sis polled by his Liberal
opponent. MIR. Alexander Murray, master
OF Elibank.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
GOVERNOR BEcKHAM IN OHIO.
With other Democratic Leaders. He
Visits Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, Feb. 6.-Kentucky's
Democratic Governor. Mr.. Beckham. Ma
tional Committeeman Trey Woodson, and
A. J. Shaekelford, Clerk of the Kentucky
Court OF Appeals; Harry Mckay, per-
sonal friend OF Beckham, and Warden E. T..
Lillard OF the Kentucky Penitentiary. ar
rived in Cincinnati from Louisville at $50
this morning
About thirty Kentuckians swsrmed about
waen Governor Beckham appeared at the
Grand Hotel shortly after the noon hour.
Mr.. Beckham refused TO discuss the
situation in Kentucky. except to say that
the people OF his State are law-abiding.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

From the Philadelphia North Amelioln)
The ciiy's reputation is at stake. Il Is impers
tive that the $4,000 promised the Natiopal Com
mittee be forthcoming Immediately Mayor Ash
bridge has taken the matter in hand aud lie Is On.
titled to the cooperation Of every citizen who
has any concern for the city's standing in the
estimation Of the country. That standing has
been seriously compromised. The only way to
repair the mischief done is for those who feel
the sting Of the humiliating situation 10 go down
into their nncknfs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
COMMENDED FOR HIS SPEECH.
Governor Poyater's Pro-Bocr Adj
dress Approved by DIR. Leyds.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Feb. 6.--Several weeks
ago Governor Poynter spoke at pro-Boer
meeting at the State capital in this city.
He expressed strong sympathy with the
Beers. and copy of the speech was sent
to D.. Leyds European agent of the
Transvaal. Today the Governor received
a telegram from the representative OF the
Transvaal in Boston. in which the latter
forwarded q message to the Governor from
DIR. Leyds. After stating that the Cover
uor's speech had been forwarded to Presi-
dent Kruger. the message says:
The sentiments expressed by his ex
cellency the Governor of Nebraska. will
be appreciated by my Government as they
are by myself VIII you kindly inform
the Governor accordingly and convey to
him my thanks for his good wishes On
behalf of the country | represent"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
The Holland to he Tried soon.

MIR. Creecy, the representative for the
Holland Submarine Boat Company. stated
yesterday that the exhibition trials OF the
Holland boat which is now in dock at the
navy yard, Will be given as soon as the
ice on the river is broken. The President
and members OF his Cabinet. and the
Committee on Naval Affairs of the
House OF Representatives will attend
this exhibition for the purpose of forming
some definite opinion regarding the adop-
ton OF the boat Tor use in the United
States NAVY
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
Authors aud Commentators.

fFiom the New Norl Evcning F0st)
Herbert Spcnrcr's eye recently fell on an an
n0uncemeut thai be had read and approved
monograph on himself and his philosophy about
to- be published by NJ. Hector Macpherson. Mr..
spencer al once wrote 10 the pres TO say: IL
lnve not seen. and I have declined to see
single mage Of Mr.. Macphers0n's work in proof
in manuscript or in any other shape This
seems conclusive The incident recalls George
ciltiltan's call upon Carlyle. who. in a very bad
temper. opened the door and did not recognize
his visitor ''Who are yOu?' 81 am George
GHfllan. and have been giving lectures on
your books You have. have you? Wen. d-n
YOUR mpudence' Good morning"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
Told by n Rough Rider.
nrom Golfers Meeklr.l

Greek Indian from Indian Territory. who
va, member OF the Rough Riders, re-enlisted
In tic Regular Army at the clnse Of the Spanish
wac and was sent to the Philippine Islands
While campaigning with his regiment in the
southern part OF the archipelago he found tribe
of NIa.svs whose dialect almost the same
a. the aboriginal language OF the Greek nation.
lie could understand them and they could under
stand him without difficulty and he was able
10 act A. Interpreter 70: his officers with tribe
he had never heard ID before.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
The Advance in Cotton.


There is 50 little uns0ld cotton LETT IN tie
country that it seems rather absurd TO sec the
market manipul4tors going into MYSTERIES over
the situation and it i quite possible that those
who are giving the South advice just now are
NOT altogether disinterested. 1t would be the
height Of folly Tor any farmer or country mer-
Chant who has held his cotton this long. ard who
is in need Of money. to retse present prices
for the staple. Eight GEMS is the highest quota
ton that has been recorded in the cotton markets
for mary years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

III
IL is expected that the prosecution sad con-
viction Of election law violators in Philadelphia
will have a quickenng influence upon many Gil.
zens who heretofore have been indifferen. in
the exercise of the franchise When maioritie,
made 10 order there Is little wonder that men
grow lukewzrm and tail 10 do their Guty to-
ward the city IN which they live. With manip,l.
lation of the ballot made extra hazardous there
should he. and probably win be, wholesome
increase Of the bona dde vote.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

GUTHRIE. Okla. Feb. Sat the meet
ing OF the Executive Committee OF the
Rough Riders Reunion Association it was
decided to change the date of the annual
reunion at Oklahoma City to July to g. in
elusive. This was done to meet wishes OF
Colonel Roosevelt. who wrote that he could
not attend on June "a. the date previously
announced.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07
Shin Subsidy Advocntcs.

From the Louisville Conrier-Journal)
Their patriotism is regulated at much per
gross ton. At so much per hundred miles per
gross ton tlicir BdmirItion for the American Jag
is uubounded. Without that, they will contrive
10 w5rry along under the flags OF Great Britain
ard Belgium.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

Recent Investigations in Frankfort seem
to point strongly to the conclusion that
Mr.. Goebel was shot from the anteroom Of
Taylor's Office. and not from third-story
window Of the building. as at first sup
posed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

(From the Macon Telegraph
1. may be bad policy to swap horses in the mid
die Of She stream. but now that the British
over the nigela 1t would be a good Sine 10
change generals.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
AN UNTIMELY DEATH.
Frank S. Heyd0n, of the Fourteenth
Minnesota Passes Away.

The death of Francis S. Heydon is
announced from Eveleth, Mimi, hav-
ing occurred at 10 80 Saturday night
All of Frank many friends will be
much grieved to learn of his death
The sad news reached the bereaved
family yesterday morning.
Mr.. Heydon was an exceptionally
bright young man and while in the
employ of the Royal Ore Co. at Eve
leth but two years was to have been
promoted to the superintendency this
fall, a position of great responsibility
and trust.
S. W. Heydon, father of the deceased
will accompany the remains to Man
kato, reaching here Tuesday morning.
The many friends of the family in
Mankato will join in extending sym
pathy in their hour of sorrow.
The funeral will be held from the
family residence, 716 Charles street,
North Mankato, Tuesday at A 100, DR..
Driver officiating. All friends of the
family are invited and special invi-
tation is extended to the military COM
rades of the deceased who was mem
Der of Co. A, 18th Mimi. volunteers.