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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
RI. R.,.,dntion of science.

A writer in the Popular Science Month
ly" makes protest against what ne calls
THE Retardation of Science" He as
serts that scientific writers are not in
clined to make their books and essays pop
uiar in style. and SO enlighten the pub
lie. and he suggests that. as the object
OF their work is supposed to be such en-
lightenaent. 1t would be a good thing for
them to study style and make their writ
sngs clear TO the :yro.
There is some wisdom in this, and 1t is
b. no means new idea. There was prob
ably never a time when popular books OF
science were SO numerous as now. or
when the study of these subjects was SO
much encouraged. The scientist OF world
wide fame, moreover is usually clear and
simple in his style. Workingmen may
read Herbert Spencer. Darwin, and Hulk
ley. and find in their works little that is
Ainicuit to comprehend because OF the
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from the Philadelphia Record.

Hrom the PhlIadcIphia Rtcofd)
The Republicans will hardly be willing to ac-
knowledge their great obligations to Richard
Croker fOr their victory. II is to Croker that
they were indebted for thc insertion OF the free
silver plank in the platform; for the vote OF the
New York delegation under Cookers control
turned the scale against David Il. Hin and
sound money. Ii wa Croker who prevented the
nomination Of Comptroller Colcr for the Govern
orslrip OF New York. and thus parLly zed the
efforts nf the Democracy Of that state At the
outset of The campaign. Again, il MAS the deep
detesaiOn ard dread Of Croker in the hearts
OF New York Democrats that reduced the Dem
ocratc majority in the commercial metropolis
thlanhattan and BROOKLYN 10 le-, than one-third
Of its former proportions. and gave the Rcpuhli.
cans m immense majority in the Empire State.
What one of the Republican leaders contributed
much 10 Republican victory did Richard
Croker
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
MYSTERIOUS GOLD SHIPMENT.
The Consignment Thought to HAVE
Keen From Kruger.

Been From Kruger.
NEW YORK. Nov. S.-What Wall Street
understood was the consignment of 81
OOCO0 of South African gold to the Ma
tional City Bank. about which there has
been so much mystery, arrived in the
Maria Teresa today. The gold, which
came in fifty wooden boxes, was taken to
the United States assay Office today, Each
box was marked with the initials "P. P
X" and this circumstance started afresh
the report that the gold had come from
President Paul Kruger
The manifest OF the steamship did not
disclose the shipper of the gold. merely
stating that the boxes had been shipped
by the London agency Of the Deutsche
Bank and were consigned Ito order" The
value of the consignment was nut at
G5Os. 900. When the boxes were OPEN
ed at the assay office it was found
that they contained gold bars, every one
of which was United States assay Office
bar. According to the inscription stamp
ed on the bars they had come from this
city all the way from 1898 to the current
year. Based upon the numbers upon some
of the bars few of them had left this
city as recently as July last.
Just why the boxes were marked ''P.
P. K" was not learned and officers of
the City Bank. when questioned, were
evasive in their replies. The suggestion
was made that If the gold really repre-
scented Kruger gold there had been a
substitution in London of United States
assay office bars for the actual South
African gold.
On the Kaiserin Maria Teresa was
G50.OO0 of gold from abroad. con-
signed to the Hanover National Bank.
Most Of the consignment was in the form
of British gold bars, but there were also
a number of bars marked with the stamp
of the mining company of New Zealand.
The two lots together brought up the total
of gold arrivals thus far to ss.696,Sf6
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CUBA TO BE REPRESENTED.
A Characteristic Building to BE
Erected mt the Buffalo Exposition.

HAVANA, Nov. S.-Cuba will be well
represented at the Buffalo Pan American
Exhibition. General Wood has asked for
plans of a building to be erected there.
This building will be in the Cuban style.
Every effort will be made to give a fine
exhibition of the resources of the island,
and 1t is hoped that it will have the effect
Of inducing the investment of capital here.
Six hundred and twenty-eight students
matriculated at the Havana University this
year. against $50 in 1899. There was
corresponding increase at the institute.
The number is not yet up to the average.
though it is considered satisfactory under
the circumstances. Many Cuban students
who can afford to do SO go to the United
States. where they have the double advan-
tage of better facilities for learning and
the opportunity for mastering the English
language.
The revolutionary press claims that the
Spanish Neutrality-suspicious. papers are TAX
ing advantage of any pretext to discredit
the constitutional convention. The PA
tra'' claims that these papers are exasper-
ated at seeing this evidence of the good
faith OF the American Government.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
HANDLING ELECTION RETURNS.
Accountants Who Turn II Penny on
Election Might

NEW YORK, Nov S.-One hundred end
fifty bank clerks and bookkeepers came
tired to their respective places of business
yesterday. One hundred and three of
them were employed the night before 10y
the New York City News Association to
work on election figures: the rest spent
mcst of the night figuring for a local
newspaper which does not have the Asso-
ciated Press service, and is, therefore,
Obliged TO depend on its own resources
Some of the men who added figures for
the City News Association earned as high
as S25 Most of them received so for
their services.
Eighty one of this clerical force were
stationed in as many police station
houses. accompanied by a telegrapher.
twenty-five Others, selected from appli-
cants daily employed at the New York
Clearing house and in various hanks.
handled the figures in the Office. II was
the duty of one man, who has held the
office for fifteen years, to examine the
final figures.
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IIHI'7FsT
The Democrats are defeated. and it is needless
to enquire into the causes which have brought
Hthcm disaster II is toa late 10 correct errors
and criticism would be unavailirE. but the Toa-
son of the defeat OF Tuesday last is certain to
organize the Democratic party OF city. state,
and nation in more formidable proportions and
in more earnest and patriotic effort tian it has
been able to exhibit for many years 1t will
rise from this disaster and grapplc with the vital
issues before the people without cIniarra ssrnent
fiom issucs which have passed into history Let
every DoIns4rat he ready for the battle that is
Immediately before them, for there can b, no
submission, and excuse for want OF patriotic
action. until Imperialism Capitalization. and
pronigacy shah have been utterly overwhelmed
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THE CENSUS OF MASSACHUSETTS
Returns show nm Increase of 5GG, -fO3
In Ten Years.

| The population of Massachusetts, as an
nounced by the Census Bureau yesterday
| is 2,S05, 345, as compared with a population
| in 1890 of 2.2Ss. 94S, showing an increase
during the last ten years Of 556.4O3. or
25.2 per cent. This is practically the same
rate of increase as was shown for the pre-
ceding decade, when it was 25.5 per cent.
This rate Of increase has been exceeded
but once in the history of the State.
namely. from 1910 to 1850. when the popu-
Iation increased 34.S per cent
The present population of the State is
very nearly seven and one-half times as
large as the population reported at the
census in 1890. when 1t was 37S,7s7.
The total land surface of the State Of
Massachusetts is. approximately. 500
square miles, the average number Of per-
sons to the square mile being 34s.9.
OF the fourteen counties in the State
all but two have increased in population
during the decade, the counties showing
the largest percentage of increase being
Bristol, 35.1 per cent: Middlesex, 3D. per
cent: Hampden. 1913 per cent; Norfolk,
27.3 per cent. and Suffolk, a6.1 per cent.
The two counties showing a decrease are
Barnstable and Nantucket
or the thirty three incorporated cities Of
Massachusetts. eight have between 12,0 900
and 10000 inhabitants, five have between
10000 and $4,000 inhabitants, and twenty
have more than $4,000 inhabitants.
All CT the above named cities show an
increase in population since 1890. the larg-
est percentlga being 53.5 for Somervils and
53.2 per cent for New Bedford. and the
smallest So for Gloucester. Boston, with
560,s92 inhabitants in 1900. shows an in
crease Of 25 per cent since 1890. which is
slightly higher rate Of increase than that
for the preceding decade, when it was 23s
per cent Worcester the second largest
city in the State, has population in 1900
of 11S.i2l. as compared with S4,655 in 1890,
constituting an increase during the ten
years of 1886. or 1913 per cent. Fall Riv-
er. with 1oi.s63 inhabitants. is the third
city in the State and shows an increase
since 1880 Of nearly II per cent Lowell,
with 9i.9os. and Cambridge with 81, sS6 in
habtants rank fourth and fifth among the
cities of the State. the next largest being
Lynn. with population in 1900 of 6S.5i3
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THE DEWEY ARCH.
Collection for n Permanent strncturt
May BE stopped.

NEW YORK, Nov. s.-A meeting of tas
Executive Committee Of the Citizeis
Committee for Perpetuating the Dewey
Arch will be held soon to decide whether
to drop the subscription plan once for all
and refund the money already received or
to make a final attempt to arouse pubic
interest.
Charles H. Nicol1, Secretary of the
Committee, said today that active work
of the committee had been suspended for
the summer with the idea of taking 1t up
again after the election. mo subserip-
tions have been received since the early
summer" he added. but that is No proof
that interest in the navy arch plan can
not be revived now that the electi,n
excitement is over. / cannot say. OF
course, just what We can do. Among the
plans suggested is for US to give an tx-
hibition in this city of the paintings from
the American section at the Paris EXPOSE
ton. Mr.. Louis Windmuiler. when In Eu-
rope, made arrangements fer using these
paintings for the benefit Of the nayy-areh
fund.
THE committee now believes that the
best site yet suggested for the permanent
arch. if it be built. would be on the new
Riverside Drive viaduct at Ninety-sixth
Street. Sketches which have been made
for US, representing the arch in that posi-
tion show that it would have command
ing site with fine approaches; and the de-
preston on either side would make IL i'm
possible for high buildings ever to dwarf
it,"
A resolution authorizing the Commits
sioner OF Public Buildings. Lighting. and
Supplies to tear down the temporary arch
at Twenty-third Street has been passed by
the council and reported on favoTabiy by
an aldermanic committee. Commissioner
kearny has just had the lower part of the
arch replastered. and has provided iron
guards which protect 1t from the wheels
OF passing vehicles. According to the men
who built 1t, the arch itself Is in good
condition. and would stand for another
winter. The demolition of the arch, one
of the citizens committee has suggested.
might be the one thing needed to rouse
people to a perception Of the immediate
need Of building the arch in stone. if 1t
is to be preserved at all.
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ARRANGEMENT OF ALVoRD.
Illnesses Examined Regarding the
Affairs of the hank

NEW YORK. Nov S.-Cornelius L. -
word. ir-. the defaulting note teller OF the
First National Bank. was arraigned for ex-
animation today before United States Com
missioner Shields
William G.. Snow. assistant cashier of the
First National Bank, testified in detail as,
to the clearing house transactions of the
bank. On cross-examination by Jacob +.
Miller. counsel for Alvord, the witness said
he could not remember that the officers OF
the bank had made an examination in ths
past two years. Bank Commissioner Hanna
had made the first examination on October
Il. The witness did not know the result.
Cashier William Reed was called 10 put
in evidence the character and extension OF
The bank. Mr.. Miller questioned him in
regard to the examinations of the bank and
his replies were identical with those OF the
first witness. Merton " Moore clerk in
the note teller's department of the bank.
testified to details of making up the clear
ing house sheets. Mr. Baldwin showed
him the sheets for October Is. and the wit
ness said that two figures had been added
20 one of the totals after he had completed
it. The examination was not completed.
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DEvERY INDICTMENT DELAY.
Charge Against the Chief May Not
he Pushed.

NEW YORK. Nov. $50 far as can be
gathered from the rather n-committal
statements Of the persons Interested. the
Indictment against Chief of Police Devery,
for interfering with the action of Super
intendent McCuliagb. is not likely TO be
pressed with any particular strenuous
ness. The main object, it has been stated,
was to get a quiet and orderly election,
and it seems that with that end accom-
plished, it is considered that further
prosecution Of Devery would simply create
trouble for no purpose.
\ plea to the indictment is the first
formal step to be taken on Chief Deyery's
part; but SO far there has been no sign
Of any such action. If Chief Devery puts
In a demurrer. and it is overruled by the
court--it will probably be passed upon by
Recorder Gof-it is limited that change
of venue will be asked for, 50 that the
verdict in any possible trial OF the chief
may be rendered in place where Tam
many influences are less potent than in
New York County.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09

most ethereal human being is more or less
dependent upon earthly food. When people
have so spiritual temperament that they
take no thought for their bread and but
ter, somebody else usually has to do 1t for
them. The normal man or woman is capa
bile of enjoying material and spiritual
things alike. and any false idea of ethics
which involves the belief that practical af
fairs are unworthy of consideration by the
finest natures is a Gelusion and snare.
The fine nature will be none the less fine
for being occasionally occupied with nun
dane things and will thereby escape the
pitfall of that utter selfishness which ar
rcgates to itself all pleasant things and
leaves the disagreeable duties to others.
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American people

1t is understood that Minister WI will
make an energetic protest against the exc
cution of the Paoting-fu officials who were
responsible for the torture and butchery OF
the American women and children in that
place 1t is perhaps useful for Mr.. WI to
remember that Ave of the torturers and
butchers are already shot and that Marshal
Won Waldersee will attend to any others
who may not yet have been executed. WI
ought to be delighted to think that the
civilized powers have not yet gotten hold of
the cur Tuan and his bloody Empress. They
are the miscreants to kill. They deserve
death great deal more than did the treas
urer Of Paoting-fu
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
FOR WIRELESS TELEGRAP4Y.
The British Postal Authorities May
Adopt Mnrconi's system.

LONDON, Nov. 9.-The Daily Mail says
that commission appointed by the Post
office Department has been for months con-
sidering the practicability of the wireless
system of teiegraphy, and that it will re-
port favorably on the general principle and
on the desirability of it's adoption by the
postal authorities. 1t will suggest the
terms on which Marconi's patents should
be acquired.
This action the Mail says. heralds a
revolution in the telegraphic arrangements
of the United Kingdom and will Affect the
whole Geographic system OF Europe. The
paper adds that the commission is now ne
gotiating with France and Belgium and
probably other countries concerning their
attitude on the subject.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
TO BUILD SHAMROCK II.
sir Thomas Upton Gives the Con.
trnct 10 the Hendcrsons.

GLASGOW, Nov. S.-Thc statement that
the Hendersons would build Shamrock III,
the challenger for the Americas Cup, is
confirmed. Sir Thomas Upton refuses to
give any information concerning the boat.
m, whole matter of designing and con-
structing her is in the hands of Mr.. Wat
sen who has been given carte blanche By
Sir Thomas. II is possible that both the
Sharnrocks Will be sent to the United
States to finish their test races, but this
has not been decided upon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
HoBSoN TALKING AGAIN.
Says Trade IL FlOurishinE in the
Philippines.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Nov. Seen. Jo-
seph Whecier and Lieut.. Richmond p
Hobson were guests today Of the Alabama
State Fair and thousands Of people at
tended reception given in their honor.
Lieutenant Hobson Is accompanied by his
mother, sister, and brother.
In speech today he said the war in the
Philippines was over and that brigandage
only was now going on there. He said this
brigandage was liable to last some time.
The American people. said Hobson. are not
conversant with the conditions that pre-
vail in the Philippines and instead OF
ianguishing trade matters are very active
there. The Bank of Iiongkong is making a
great sum on It's Philippine export and
money is bringing from u to go per cent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09

Elliott Danforth seems TO think that
principles which appeal to the vote of Kan
sas but antagonize that of New York must
be wrong. The principles are of no account
and the vote everything. On such grounds
let Us hope that the national Democracy
may always be beaten rather than that it
should surrender its faith and convictions.
Except for office hunters political defeat is
nothing, to the free citizens of this Union.
and justice and right are everything
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
Motors Thrcntcn Enginnd'S Peace.

The prevalence of motor cars opens up very
awful vista in the future Some people cannot
bear the sound of railways; they dislike the din.
rattle, and dust. But what is TO be done with
motor ears causing the annoyance aloag
every rural road? No longer children play in
country lanes, or the quiet pedestrians gather
waysde flowers; no longer can the nurseinaid go
for stroll with the baby in the perambuator,
or the lame man warm himself in The sunshine.
The whole of England will he one vast railway
track. The silence OF the fields broken by shrill
whistles and harsh rumb!ing sounds, while the
dust flies around in clouds, binding and conius-
ing those who presume 10 attempt 10 admire the
bcIutie, of nature.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09

Trom the Phillde'phia North Amtrcan.)
Even the German press is Mortified by reports
of the nur,ernis ierocity OF German troops in
China. and insists that full explanations OF the
reasons for Carrying ON war IN that manner must
in made Inv tIs Government. This is calculated
10 lar Ger,nanys rouEh-riding Emperor and unset
tie his conviction that medieval absoutism is ac-
ceptcd as the natural order OF things by his sub
iects. lie gave fine imitation OF irresporsib'iiy
when he instructed his departing troops 10 STAY
and spare not, but he may yet discover that even
Kaiser must answer to his people and 10 the
world for crimes against humanity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
AWARDED FOR VALOR.
Young British Midshipmnn Receiy cs
the Victoria Cross.

LONDON. Nov. S.-The highly priced
Victoria cross. the medal awarded by the
Queen FOR valor.' has been conferred on
Midshipman Basil J. d. Guy. OF the bat
tleship Barfleur. the flagship of the sec
cnd in command OF the British Chinese
station. for his heroism in attempting to
save Seaman Mccarthy during the fight
ing at Tientsin on July -. Midshipman
Guy entered the navy on July Is, 1898.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09

'Fr-m ;hc Washington Every Evr..ing,
All things ,1ns ...red tie Democrats cf Della
ware emerged flbia Yesterdays conflict in mucl,
better shape than the Democrats of some othes
States. They lost their State. it is true: but
they reduced the Republican majority at four
years ago. and, very probably. that OF two years
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For Congress to Decide.


Tie last four years witnessed undreamci of
events in American history; what the next four
may bring forth is not to he conjecturcd
hut i, is TO be hoped that repentance at leisure
will not be the sequel TO Tuesdays Congress-
iona. elections.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09

Mr. Bryan will not come to the United
States Senate even if his party should
control the Nebraska Legislature. He has
so declared, and his friends will approve
his decision. In the future, as in the
past he will retain his unique position
as great commoner and the recognized
political leader of nearly onehalf the
American people.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
lncomplinnentnry.


(From the Manchester IN. HI Inon)
It would be interesting to know how many
citizens of this State who made a cross in the
circle on the ballot and thus vo.ed .straight"
ticket could have told. minute aiterward,
whom they had voted for.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09

We can hardly believe that the influence
Of the Administration will be used q, falsi-
fy the election results in Kentucky. Mr.
Mckinley does not need the cleo oral vote
Of the State and We are much mistaken if
he would not rather see the murderers Of
Governor Goebel punished than set free.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
4 Carnegie MindfaiI.

ttrom tin tAi,aE0 ihT1riclc.)
Russia i after Eve new hstilcships and j. cou-
IN: to :his country for the materials thereof
This will be slIdsome news TO patriot Andrew
Carnegie. who. il will he remembered. accord
ing 30 his own story. l. so philanthropic that he
manufactures armo- plate to lie sold at heavy
loss, not only 10 his owr country. hut 70 for
eiEr nations Next TO the founding ct chean
Libraries Mr.. Clrncgic's pet charity is furnish
ing poor but deserving Governments with armcr
plate at less than cost OF manufacture Fer Mr.
Carnegie, 81 course, wouldn't tell .Ilsehood
about the matter even to influence Congress
ioaal committee.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09

II You are determined and demand Hcug:ta's
beer ny calling MleTzen. Senate, and Lager ~
their names. You will be assured ot drinking -
best beer brcwcd Of malt ard hops. Phone ca.
Arlington Boi:ling Co., for a eass.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09

The Hon. Gas Addicks apparently Is enc
of that class of men who are called the
fools of fortune. After repeated attempts
to break into the United States Senate,
and after juggling the Delaware situation
this year in a way to promise the sue
cess of his ambition, the situation seems
to indicate that once more. he is left in
the lurch. We shall probably have to get
along without his shrewd activities in
Washington, and the. prospect of rivalry
in the local gas business may be further
postponed. Addicks would hardly attempt
to revive the "People's' illuminating
combination unless frnm such an en-
trenchment as seat in the Senate would
furnish.