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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05
CHAIN ARMoR SHIRTS.



Owing 10 the cleverness of a Sheffield
manufacturer. the ancient custom Of wear
ing chain and mail is likely to be re
yived. The abandonment Of the coat Of
mail was due 10 the superior piercing abil
itv of the modern missile, which rem
dered the coat useless for ordinary pur
poses Of protection. Moreover, its unwield-
mess made it worthless as a protection
against the attack of steel Now, however,
the cIeverness Of a Sheffield manufacturer
has produced a shirt of mail that weighs
less than twelve pounds that can readily
be worn beneath the coat which is inn
pervious to every attack except that of
the composition bullet. His product Is
having a large sale and is likely to be
more widely used as it becomes better
known.
It is composed Of small steel rings linked
together so finely that even the point Of a
pin cannot penetrate through them. At the
same time. they are so flexible that they
can be worn without the slightest discom-
fort
They cover the entire breast and back
from the neck to the thighs and extend
down the arm to the elbow. Thus it will
protect anyone from an attack of dagger or
sword in every vulnerable place. Its value
as a protection against assassination is evil
dent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05
THE CONVENTION FUND.
wealthy Republicans In Philndel-
phia Give But Little Aid.


PHILADELPHIA. March 4.-Mayor Ash
bridge in his efforts TO raise the 100000
pledge to the National Republican Commit
tee in return for the convention, has been
able to send to Chairman Hanna only two
installments of $4,000 each. There is
still to be raised 600. The mayor real
ICES that it will require the hardest kind
of work to get this sum, if it is col
lected at all.
Most Of the large corporations and manu-
facturers have already contributed all
they feel disposed to give. The mayor is
very much discouraged because the wool
men have not responded more literally to
the appeals of his committees. He said
yesterday:
why. some of the largest houses in
this line in the city have contributed only
$500. And this, in view of the fact that
this trade has been especially benefited
by the protective policy of the Republican
party. and Notwithstanding the personal
interest always manifested by President
Mckinley in that particular industry.
The great majority Of manufacturers
have simply ignored the appeals Of the
finance committee. Some Of them have even
done this after letters of personal appeal
had been sent to them and calls had been
made upon them. What 1 say in regard
to the wool trade is equally true Of the
iron and steel trade. We have been just
as unsuccessful with one as with the
other.
Had the National Committee changed
the place of holding the convention from
Philadelphia to New York. as they had in
contemplation some time ago, it would
then have awakened the wealthy Repub-
leans in this city, who have 90 largely
profited by the Republican policy, to the
disgrace and modification that would have
fallen upon our city. If these wealthy
Republicans. who can well afford to CON
tribute 81 coo each, would come forward
the balance Of the fund would be raised
in one month
There are many wealthy PhiladelDhians
who do not care a straw whether the con
vention comes here. These men are not
going down very deep in their pockets
when Mr.. James Pollock. Chairman of
Mayor Ashbridge's finance committee
passes around his hat for contributions.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

Age Of Reason" denied the existence OF
God, but they were quoting what they
had heard somebody else say. 1t is i'm
probable that they spoke after personal
investigation, for if they had read even
half a page Of the book they denounced
they would have found staring them in the
face the emphatic statement that the
writer did believe in God the creator Of
the universe, and it is hardly likely that
they would have lied with deliberation, as
did their predecessors. The world has got
beyond that stage in theological cOntro-
YerSV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05
PRo-BRITIsH DINNER ON SHIP.
Two Passengers On the Lucnnia De-
cline TO Celebrate.

cline TO Celebrate.
NEW YORK, March 4.-When the Gu
harder Lucania started in from her an
chorage off the Hook last night everybody
aboard knew that she was not going to
dock, and they decided to have an enjoy
able time at supper. Most of her passen-
gers were British-born and they we're
much elated over the news they had just
heard of the surrender of Cronjs The pi-
lot who brought a bundle of New York
newspapers aboard the liner off the San
dy Hook lightship was almost mobbed by
the Britons.
One of the most enthusiastic news seek
ers was Sir Weetman D. Pearson, Bart.
Of the firm of Pearson & Son, LONDON,
contractors, who have the job of building
a railroad in Mexico. Sir Weetman sug-
gested that dinner should be turned into
a jubilation over the victory OF British
arms.
J. L. Egbert of Boston, was chosen as
chairman Of the meeting. Mr.. EgbeTt con-
graduated England on her success IN
South Africa, and particularly or 5he de-
feat of Cronie, and hoped the time would
come when the English-speaking people
would rule the world.
About ten women. nearly all Americans.
anu SCFtldi men ltu not rise u TIE lDdSL
Of Here's to England or a sentiment to
that effect. Among the men ere John E.
Milho!land and J. De GOeyen. ir., the lat
ter a Hollander MilhOlland is an Ameri-
can of Scotch-Irish descent. According to
several passengers he got up after the toast
had been drunk and said he objected to the
remarks Of Mr.. Egbert, because they re-
fiected on a gallant man. General CrOnje.
who had been forced to surrender to an
overwhelming force. Mr.. MiIhOlIand add
ed that CFouje was as brave as any Of the
generals opposing him, and that ne, Mil
holland, fund himself unable 70 drink ne
toast. There was an oppressive silence.
lasting several seconds. a few Kisses fol-
lowed, and they we're succeeded by faint
applause.
Mr. Egbert then got up and declared
that there was not any better American
than he. but that next to America he loved
England There were cheers for the
Queen. the President of the United states
and Yankee land. J. De GCeyen sent his
card to Sir Weetman with a note, which
said that he. De GOeyen, regretted that ne
could not Join in the toast
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

Orom the New Castle England Chronicle)
Dust storms at sea are not row by any means a
rare occurrence. several having been reported re-
Gently Captain Nightingale. of the steamer
Coolgard.e. which arrived al s. ducv tlr other
day from Melbourne, stated that early one morn
choCcatc-colored dust, which continued to slI
until about noon. \ remarkable part nf tine cc-
currence was that the wind was blowing from
seward the whole time. There Is a possibility
that these dust storms are in some way corrected
with seimsie disturbances.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05
Havnna's Public Conveyances.

The 'bussc-" OF Havana are odd-lo5bins
wagoncttas. painted most anonymously, Sarue
OF them showing admixturos OF green, blue,
white brown and yellow. with now and then Q
stripping of red The Cuhans seem partial 90
pea green and bright blue often aSsociatiug
these coIors and yellow. There are buses which
accommodate but four passengers. and Others
carrying six. eight and twelve. The smaller rues
ARE drawn by q sirgle mule, the larger by tWo
or three ponies, some Of them by four, depending
upon their routes and distances.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

Lord Roberts has given as much Of his
confidence to the public as. apparently. he
means to for a little while. No one ap-
pears to know what his next step may he.
If General Joubert expects him at Bloem-
fontein, perhaps that may be d reason why
he will show up somewhere else. There
ought, however, to be a fight in the Paar-
deberg district within a day or two.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05
The Deendence OF Convention Boom..
lFr0m dc Chicag0 TribuncD

ChCagoans feel grateful that neither national
convention is to come here. 50 do the resi-
dents Of other cities where such bodies have mtt
during this generation. The point has been
reached where the Presbyterian general assem-
bly, is no longer sought tor. IL has to offer
itself to second and third-ratc Cities. Soon the
national committees, instead OF Offering c0nvcn-
tions TO the highest bidder Will be begging
cities which have the facilities to allow thoss
gatherings to be held there, and to agree not
70 make the delegates pay rIinous prices for the
accommodation furnished them
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

IU to date thirteen persons have been put to
death ln the electric chair. The victims iu each
case squirmed and wrggad and gave uHmistaklbe
signs ct suffering. In fact. it Is very probable
that they endured great torture. According 10
all cTcmstanriai evidence, electrocutiou is one
OF the most cruel ct modern methods Of putting
mnLan heIne. 10 dclLh-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

IT TUTT IIIT VTTI.T7T -7VT7-T
As 10 cr.atenarians. there are thousands Of such
living in our own time In 1895 Ireland boosted
OF j7s Centeuarians Of authenticated age; spain,
lg1; France. 2lJ; England, li6; Germany, -.
and Scotland, 46 Our own country lacks verified
records Of centcnariaus although it is quite an
ordinary Thing TO come across the obituary OF a
centenaran. or to read OF birthday anniversaries
OF persons whose age exceeds the century mark
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

CFrom the Philadelphia Reccrd)
4 Birmingham firm has presented to each
member % tine Worcestershire y0eWJury
small burning glass. protected by tortoise shell
covers and enclosed in a khaki case. The direc-
tons on the outside OF the case are: Focus
glass in the and light your pipe
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

The Army BiII.-It appears to be pretty
well settled that politics. largely of a per
sonal character, will defeat the Army Re
organization bill. 1t is conceded that the
personality Of Adiutant General Corbin will
be more responsible for the defeat Of the
bill than any other cause. It Is not de
MED that many features of the measure are
meritorious. The proposition to abolish
the permanent stan is perhaps the most
popular provision Of the bill But it is
thought that even If the bill were not
weighted down with unpopular features.
this proposition Of itself would defeat the
measure Army critics contend that the
permanent staff represents the social and
political pull Of those lucky gentlemen
who hold soft and SNOWY berths for, life in
the service and that as their social pull
necessarily is stronger at Washington
than elsewhere it will be impracticable to
abolish the present system at one stroke
Ii is true. they say, that this is the only
country in the world whose Army has a
permanent staff. 1t is also true, they poiut
out. that every mistake of management
and administration of the Army during the
Spanish war was directly traceable to in
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.


oNnnrd's Part.-The fact that Oxnard,
the beet Sugar magnate, was in the cor
ridor of the Republican side of the House
during the closing scenes of the passage Of
the Porto Rican Tariff bill is just begin
ming to be talked about. BY those who
know him well Mr.. Oxnard is described as
one Of the most masterful men in Amer
lea. He as completely dominates the beet
sugar industry Of the country as the Have
meyers do the other sugar interests. Mr..
Oxnard has spent great deal Of time In
Washington this winter, but did not assert
himself in his usually vigorous way until
Chairman Payne and other members OF the
Ways and Means Committee had thought
lessly announced their intention to carry
out the Presidents plain duty by giving
absolute free trade to Porto Rico. Then it
was that Oxnard came to the front with a
bound and made his presence felt He is
not known to have gone before the Ways
and Means Committee and formally pro-
tested against Mr.. McKinley's plain
duty" Experienced Washingtonians are
aware that gentlemen like Mr.. Oxnard,
who accomplish big things, do not go about
them in that way With them the private
interview is effective when they have
failed TO touch the stubborn Representa-
tive through the sources OF influence in
the Representative district controlled by
them. For example in the case Of Repre-
sentative DeNries. the only Democratic
member Of the California delegation, and
one of the three Democrats who voted for
the bill Mr.. Oxnard was aware that the
pressure from Mr.. DeYries' district would
be sufficiently strong to cause that gem
tleman to vote with the Republicans, one
of the largest interests in his district be-
ing that of beet sugar. But this was an
exceptional case. Consequently it became
necessary for Mr.. Oxnard to personally
seek out scores of statesmen not as well
informed of the needs of the beet sugar
industry as was the Californian, and with
them he la6ored early and late. So close
was the contest until the last vote was
recorded that Mr.. Oxnard found it neces-
sary TO station himself in the corridor of
the Republican side Of the House and keep
the messengers busy with messages of
good cheer in some cases Of threats in
others and of promises of valuable aid in
the next campaign in the cases Of other
uncertain statesmen. Just before the vote
was taken Mr. Oxnard held earnest con-
versations with a number Of Republicans
in the corridor. It is said that so har-
monious a working arrangement now eX-
lists between the two sugar concerns Of the
country which once were rivals, that he
represented tho interests of both of them
in the promotion of the Porto Rican Tariff
bill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05
Paris Telephones Daily Disinfected.

tFrom the Indianapolis JouinalD
In Paris according to a recent order OF the
under Secretary Of State TO avoid transmission
OF infectious diseases the receiver and tTan.mltt7
Of all public telephones must be disiuiected daily
b. being washed with strong solution OF carbole
acid
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

I
Here comes another bill for the reorganization
of the consular service. 1t will be interesting
to watch and see il q gets any further toward
enactment than any Of its numerous P--de-
cessors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

The Kansas City COmpIaintS.-It ap-
pears that the reports concerning the al
legged inadequate transportation facilities
and the hotel oyercharges at Kansas City
are having some effect at Washington. Va
rious newspaper correspondents who have
attempted TO engage quarters at Kansas
City for the Democratic National Conyen-
ton express surprise, mingled with indig
nation. at the rates quoted. 1t seems that
the hotel managers have adopted the rule
which has been adopted in other conyen-
tion cities of charging full rates for the
complete sleeping capacity OF each room.
That is to say. in each room there are to
be placed extra beds or cots for the ac-
cOmmodatiOn of four to six guests. II the
normal rate is s. a day the room with
sleeping accommodations for six will cost
$50 a day. regardless of the number OF
guests who occupy it. Representative H.
D. Clayton of Alabama, d member of the
Democratic National Committee. is consid-
erably disturbed by the complaints. Il am
a member of the sub committee Of arrange
ments," said Mr.. Clayton to a Times rep
resentatiye, and shall be in Kansas City
March T.. | believe our committee should
look into this matter. and if eTtcrtion is
going to be practiced by the Kansas City,
ans ! for one shall be in fav0- Of locating
the convention at some other place. [
understand that the railroad people. too.
are expressing doubts Of their ability to
properly handle the convention crowds. OF
course, | don't know how much truth there
is in any of these reports, but If they are
true / shall advocate the most radical rem
edies." Representative COwherd. who lives
in Kansas City, and other Missourians in
sist that no extortion will be praCticed by
the Kansas Eityans They also declare
that the report of inadequate railroad IA
cilities is ridiculous. Kansas City. they
point out is the second largest railroad
center on the continent, and there will be
not the least trouble in handling a crowd
twice the size of the one that will b. at
trscted by the convention. Some time ago
the railroad passenger agents, at a meet
ing in Chicago, declared that the Conven-
ton date should be changed from July 4
because on that day the railroads have all
the business they can attend to at Kan
sas City. But this expression doesn't an
pear to have taken into account the fact
that the convention crowds Will have
locked to the city before the 4th. and
that none Of them will want to leave until
the evening of the 9th or later Altogeth-
er the complaints against Kansas CITY
seem to be pretty much OF a tempest in
a teapot.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

TO Destroy IA Pest.-The Hon. Albert
House Oh. r. 90SD a measure that has
served the double commendable purpose
of completely confusing his enemies at
home and Of exciting new and becoming
interest in science on the part Of his tel-
low-statesmen. The title OF Mr.. Bur!e-
sons bill sets forth the following purpose;
To promote the interests of the agFi-
culturist by an appropriation made to as
certain the quickest and cheapest method
of destroying AndropogOn halepensis and
for ether purposes" The bill carries the
modest sum OF twenty thousand dollars,
which Mr.. Burleson declares is ample to
check the ravages Of the Andropogon hale
pensis. Uncle Joe Cannon. the watchdog
of the Treasury, says the money shall he
appropriated for the common welfare. ard
that though the AndropOgon halepensis has
not yet reached his district in Illinois.
there is no telling when the monster will
eat his way from Texas and invade the
rich fields and lowing herds Of the Prairie
State. Mr.. Cannon says there is no IOli-
ties in the measure, as its purpose rises
above all partisanship Mr.. Burleson in
Inmates that there is a good deal OF Pc j.
tics in the bill TO himself, though ne would
have introduced it even if every voter in
Texas was the loyal friend instead Of the
implaeable enemy of the Andropogon ha e
pensis. That the bill will pass the House
and become a law Of the land there can be
no doubt at all for every member takes the
same broad view Of it as that expressed by
Uncle Joe Cannon. The history of free
government shows that wise craftsmanship
consists in the enactment of legislation
that averts great dangers IN preference
TO waiting for them to appear and then
graphing with them. 1t is this principle
which assures the passage of Mr., Burle-
sons bill aud also guarantees for him
long term Of service in Congress.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

The general consensus Of press opinion is
that the Payne Cannon Burton scheme to
block Nicaragua Canal legislation by
claiming that to pass the Hepburn Morgan
bill in the House, while the Hay Paunce-
fote Treaty is pending in the Senate. would
be insulting to the latter body. is entirely
too transparent to require demonstration
The INSTRUCTORS are perfectly aware that
the Hay Pauncefote Treaty does not stand
the ghost of a show Of ratification. The
Administration has no idea that there are
enough Senators who are completely in
different to public sentiment to vote for
measure which surrenders the Monroe Doc
trine and puts this country under British
suzerainty. All the Hay Pauncefote Treaty
is useful for is to block the Hepburn Nor
gan bill. 1t seems to be accomplishing
that with much ease.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

The establishment Of American schools
OF commerce, where candidates for the
consular service can be trained so as to
discharge their duties effectively partic-
ularly as relates to the work of extending
the trade OF this country against the keen
competition of other nations, is theoret-
ically an excellent idea. but SO long as
consular positions are the shuttlecocks of
party patronage consular education can
never be of any practical value.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05

night the President said: 1t is not pos
sible that seventy-fve millions of Ameri-
can freemen are unable to establish liberty
and justice and good government in our
new possessions" Mr.. Mckinley is right;
but he has made it impossible for those
'seventy-fve millions Of American free
men" to do it without evicting him from
the White House. As matters now stand
our new possessions are destined 10 go
without liberty, justice, or good govern
ment While any one of those things stands
in the way Of the oil, sugar, tobacco. and
rum trusts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-05


The report of the Industrial Commission
on the subject Of trusts, recently submit
ted to Congress, sets forth many advan-
tages which arise from combinations Of
capital. But it does not fail TO point out
some of the dangers which Turk in the
growing tendency toward plutocracy, and
it has suggested certain safeguards by
which the interests of the people may be
protected
One Of the most distinct notes in the re
port may be defined. in word. as nublic-
ity. In view of the fact that one of the
most fruitful sources of evil in the organi
zation Of trusts is over-c capitalization, by
which, in many cases, the amount of stock
issued represents five times the value Of
the property capitalized, the suggestion is
made that a law should be enacted pro-
vidinE that any person who sends out a
prosp cus or solicits subscriptions to
stock in the organization OF trusts with
out setting forth fully the purposes to
which the proceeds of such stock shall be
applied, shall be guilty Of fraud and shall
be held legally responsible.
The remedy for this phase of the great
problem Of aggregated wealth is worthy of
endorsement. The further provision that
all the details of the operation and earn
ings Of trusts shall be made public, will
also meet with approval. The great diff
Guilty is in the enforcement OF such legs-
lation even when it is passed. The same
capacity which enables the sugar barons
and their allies to defy not merely the
laws, but the very Constitution under
which those laws are enacted, will make
it an easy matter for them to eyade or
ignore the plain terms of statutes which
could not possibly be clearer than the
mandates of the organic law which they
have already treated with contempt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-10
Oklahoma ..Boomer" Done.

Washington, ID. c., July o.
Mr.. Olden Meigs of Guthrie, Okla.
is in Washington.
The boomer you heard so
much about when Oklahoma was
opened to settlers, has either left
for fresher fields, or has settled
down into a sedate farmer citizen. "
said Mr.. Meigs. 1t is true. lot
of bad men participated in the
great rush for claims, but the
rough necessities of life in a new
country seem to have made good
citizens of them. The population
Of Oklahoma now will compare
fayorably with that of any other
far western state and, while law
less characters are plentiful enough
we are able to take care of them
We feel that we are quite ripe fol
statehood: and no state will fur.
nish better or more loyal citizens
of the union"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-10
All allied army of loo. 600 ner

An allied army of 100, 900 men
will soon be on Chinese soil and
marching toward Pekin. OF this
number one-fourth will be JAP
anase troops. The question of
compensation to Japan for this un-
equal share to be taken by her in
the conflict is already receiving the
attention OF the European powers.
It is proposed that her wishes in
regard 10 Korea be respected and
enforced by the powers in return
for her service in China. This is
the point of dispute which may re-
suit in o complete rupture of the
alliance. because Russia has always
opposed Japan's claim to Korea
end ii NOT inclined te look favor
ahly on the ESoposition. Rnssia
has backing, TOO.