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New-York tribune., 1900-04-15

Little good is accomplished by hemninE men IN
may be ecclesia sticay The business of the Church
in the M of the 2e Christ Jesus and
each man and woman work them out for them
selves. Abstinence from. the theatre the dance or
cards does not make a Christian. Indulgence in
tian The more the life is filled and controlled by
the principles of Christ the more surely and easily
not more stricter Church law. but more and
richer religious life.
DR.. CADMAN's THREE REASONS.
The Rev. Dr. S. Parkes Cadman, pastor Of the
Metropolitan Temple, makes this statement:
regard the SPECIFIC prohibition of these things
pies Of loyalty to Christ. His KINGDOM M land and HIS
authority, can determine any such cases more sue
second-As injurious. because the system of ad-
vice, extensively practised by the Jesuits and
moral confusions and the making Of bewiidering
s Of moral ora Ca ny dG me tra
Thirds tlogcal because II Pponlolts or a thlngs
antipathy. and leaves unmentioned equally disrepu
table and more injurious pursuits.
Other objections occur but these seem conclusive
The Rev Frank NJ Goodchild. pastor of the
Central Baptist Church. has these views;
Each Baptist church is independent in the
agement of its affairs. We have no creed, except
the right of private Interpret alton. We have no
have rule prohibiting their members INDUCING in
certain amusements that are deemed worldly. such
Churches are the rare Exception It is the general
policy of the Baptists refer all such matters
the individual conscience for decision Sinful
pleasures are, of course, forbidden not because
they pleasures, but because they sinful
About amuSements of doubtful proprtety each
must decide for himself. But the suggestion is
made that amusements innocent in them
others. And though right them may not be
disputed. il be best to waive that right in the
spirit that Paul exercised when ne said. IF eating
meat make my brother stumble will eat no meat
while the world stands" BY making these matters
subject the decision of each ones conscience we
find neon and RAN
fists probably less troubled bv worldly amuse-
than any other large body OF Christian people
The Rev. Dr. William R. Huntington, rector Of
Grace Church, says:
The discussion of the legitimacy OF certain forms
of amusement in the ew-YOrII Conference seems
be affair of ritual discipline among the
Methodists themselves. and I would rather not be
quoted in connection with IL. In other words II is
Of my business.
NON ON-INTERFERENCE HIS VIEW.
The Rev. Alfred W. II. Holder pastor of the
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. said that in mat
of this kind each person must himself.
He himself a pastor had right ask man
about these matters for they did concern him.
1t entirely personal question. In which each
may do he pleases.
At the office of The Methodist Review" No $50
Fifth-ave.. It said that this so important
long article Yes No brief state
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15

The discussion Of the legitimacy Of certain forms
of amusement in the New-YOrk Conference seems
be affair of ritual discipline among the
Methodists themselves. and I would rather not be
quoted in connection with II, In other words II
none OF my business.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
THE PRINCE OF WALES AND 4nERIC.
HIS SHARE IN PROMOTING GOOD FEELING N
TWEEN THIS COUNTRY AND ENGLAND.
F C,inhre-Owcn in Munsey's Magazine.

F. Cunlife-Owcn in Munsey's Magazine
II is quite true. indeed that the Prince has
taken political official part in shaping the
course OF Englaud's Government that resulted
IN the present close and intimate uudersta uding
between the TWO nations With a tact and delicacy
unprecedented IN the history OF heirs apparent
TO the British throne. he is careful avoid
giving expression 10 his political opinions that
even his most intimate friends aAd lifelong
cIates are able 70 speak about them with any de-
gree or certainty That he IS keenlv Interested in
both domestic and foreign politics every knows
ers TO the debates in Parliament. But whether he
toward the Conservatives toward the
Liberals. whether he favOrs the Nationalist cause
IN ireland that OF the Orangemen. whether he
prefers an understanding with France % one with
Germany. OF vice versa. no one can say Opinions
and preferences he must have. buk he has never
uttered word which could furnish any positive
indication OF hts personal feeling upon any OF
these subjects
II ~ rather in a social sense that the Prince has
country and the United States From the time OF
his marriage he has been the leading figure
English society. and very great
arbiter. the Queen delegating him what may
be described the social duties and preroga
OF the Crown Possessed OF unrtvalled and unfail-
altogether unique knowledge OF the world, the
Princes position has endowed him with j social
power superior 10 that enjoyed by Continental
sovereign II IS eXaggerattOn to assert that he
socially make or mar any
England. without regard their rank or ra-
OF All the Russias equal This power the
Prince has administered both wisely and we'll
Above all he has used II 10 demonstrate IN a very
marked degree the extent which he shares MS
mothers sentiments OF deep and sincere friendsblr
and goodwill toward ths United StateA
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15

accIastastica or ministerial Dictatorship IN such
Is contrary the spirit of the New Iesta-
.a1+ and * likely to aggravate the evil II Is
Intended 10 curb Each Christian must oe per
s-,,olied IN his own mind what is eXpsdlent Tor
hi,1 - 40 The best way men ana women,
H,bather Young or old from excessive indulgence
a., racraaf fion of any kind is 70 hold constantly oe-
sora tbam high ideals Of living. and 10 open UP 10
tbeyn new fields Of serious and benencent ACTIVITY
The Rev Thomas r. Shcer said that he regretted
+b,+ there were reasons which made him desirous
- . entering into a discussion of the action OF
~. T'opfarence in the premises
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
biles in operation, the judging of 1--we stock agrf-
cultural and ma

cultural and road machinery.
John q. Milburn, president OF the Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition is Of the leading members of
the New York State bar. He was born in Sun
derland. England. December IA. 1851. When
eighteen years old he to this country be-
ginning the study of Law at In the Office OF
Wakeman & Watson, at Batavia, n. Y. He
admitted 10 the bar in 1874. In 1879 he became
a member OF the firm Of Sprague, Milburn g.
Sprague, OF this city a business arrangement
which was continued until 1882. The next year
Mr. Milburn spent In Denver. but on his return,
in 1883 he became the junior member of the
well known firm of Rogers, Locke Ss Milburn
Mr.. Miburn has always been conspicuous in
public spirited movements, and rendered the
city valuable service member Of the Charter
Revision Commission.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
A BAPTIST VIEW.

On the question to the attitude or the Church
in general toward these amusements The Tribune
has secured the opinions clergymen OF different
denominations The Rev. DR.. R, S. MacArthur's
follows:
Thirty years ago II not uncommon in the
covenants Of some Baptist churches find pro-
a beverage, OF all intoxicating liquors and also
These covenans m anda{es ana "a tAea1re going
bership were expected honestly 20 adopt and
have been virtually dropped from our ~ GhuTcR
covenants according to the Baptist system. of
pendent Of all other churches in matters OF this
prohibitions its members may desire But
as matter OF fact prohibitions regarding lancing
in these days. Even touching the use of intox-
icating liquor prohibitions in Church covenants
are not common; but the sentiment against the
nanufacture sale and general use Of LIQUOR is
is stronger than ever before
r n1ca sense II which the term Is generally used
f1ney f accept re word OF Sod as the only rule Of
most cbrcb,e of otr faiib & G' ettSS man ian
founded on the Bible, but which largely the
ignorant superstition AT a fact there is
than touT million Baptiss in the United States than
among those who have long and supposedly strong
al tneir members in the Interpretation the Bible
IN us Te2uoH 10 Questions of practical duty Nc
! ere OF their distinctive honors an through the
ages They throw matter Of casustry ia-geI,,
upon the conscience of the members of the
/ churches. Pastors teach that their f0cAs must
act according to their consciences and that they
must have consciences regulated by the Bible. as
! men regulate their watches by the Pastors do
not expect to be the conscience for their ocks. To
I their own Master. pastors and flock must give
I count.
Regarding the practices named distinctions
should be made. The drumtiC instinct Is universal,
/ It has It's high and holy uses II ought to be en-
| pOyed for noble ends It cannot be suppressed; ii
! ought to be suppressed 1t ought TO be guided.
directed and controlled by good taste and religious
| principles. Churchmen who become infatua ted
with the theatre are generally Of very little use
| in the churches. They have neither time nor
! the desire for church work. Touching all such
| matters all churchmen should their moderation
! he conclusively manifested There theatres and
thea tres; there plays and plays. Some vul-
j gar. vile, prurient and utterly abOminable They
should be condemned by all good citizens. alone
| by all consistent churchmen. Other plays are
| wholesome. Inspiring, ennobling Regarding thea
tregoing, the duty OF exercising sanctied common
should be taught and Illustrated.
The thing Is of dancing What is the
nature Of the dance? What the place the com
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
CENTRAL AMERICAN NEWS.

FEAR OF REVOLUTION PREVENTS A WAR BE-
TWEEN THE STATES.
Managua, Nicaragua, March 26.-The warlike
movements which for several months past have
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06

organization In the anthracite regions. 1t
is alleged that the scale OF wages has not
been reduced in over twenty years, not
withstanding the numerous periods OF
business depression and repeated reduce
tions in the soft coal mining region, but
on the other hand, advances have been
made in a great many mines.
The statement also denies that the mar
ket price Of coal is higher than in many
years. hut asserts that il is much below
prices received in 1892 and the prOnts of
the business have decreased largely. owing
TO the increased cost of mining coal.
The statement generally denies the al
legations of the miners concerning the
company stores, noncompliance with the
law and forcing the men TO use the SER
vices Of the company doctor" The mine
owners declare that over 10 per cent II
the labor employed in the entire anthra-
cite region hold membership In the
United Nine Workers and only email
portion of these members desire a strike,
The owners say that they would be pleased
II present conditions warranted general
advance in wages, but unfortunately they
do not
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
HE MADE A new RECORD
The Clever Performance Of CrOCSuS at
Hartford.
A NEW PACE FOR TROITlNG STATIONS
The Feat Was Accomplished Easily
and the Finish WAS Loudly
Cheered by Spectators.

Hartford, Conn. September s. The big event
today was tho trial OF Croesus, owned ny
Ketoham farm. Toledo. o., to beat the worlds
trottiug stallion record by Directum OF 2;0ah
Croesus was driven by Kotcham and was
urged by Joe Patcheu. driven by Dlckersou,
and by running mate driven by Walker,
nirkcrson coached the horse to the half alone,
when Waller cA.le in with his runner both
pushing him at the flank OF the wire. Croesus
cid not make skip in the mile aud tho time
by quarters was BOA l;02% 1891, 2:1i4,
beating the record with case. finishing very
strong aud not the least bowed. Crocsus
was brought back to the stand amid The
greatest enthusiasm, Tho management gave
$1,000 for the performance. The other events
went to tho favorites all along the line aud
the racing was not up to the Tuesday mark,
Summaries:
paciug. 2l2 class. purse s2Ooo-Johnny Agan
won, Best time 2.0Sla.
Facing, 209 class purse ssoOO--connor won.
Best time 2:0i%.
rrotting gao class, purse si2OO-charley
Herr won, Best time 2:09A
Pacing, 2li class, purse Sl200-Stackor Tay-
Tor won. Best time 2;09A
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SHORT NEWS STORIES.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. The State r.uvS.,,
convention fnished It's work BY nonIs,a',
State ticket headed by George P. NaSg
for governor.
SPRINGFIELD, o.-The union reform "a,
committee announces that the official MI
OF the referendum vote has been compIss
resulting In the nomination OF Hon. ssl5 Il
Ellis of Ohio for president and sauusl h
Nicholson OF Pennsylvania for riss ~
dent. Thirty States and Territories psea.
pated In the ballcting,
HELENA. Mont.-The republican STATE ri.
vention nominated S, G. Murray for sotrai
and d. II. Folsom OF White sulphur sgap
for governor.
SCRANTON, Pa.--Marion Stuart caun i'd.
II years. at one time editor OF the Blns.
ham (Ala) Age Herald. was found asia j
bed.
MILES CITY, Mont westbound trstx
on the Northern Pacific, a iouelshass
went into the ditch four miles east q n.
Fireman Ellis Warren OF the second ugi
was killed.
! CHICAGO.-Frank H. Folansbss. ul'
dcrman and q wealthy real estate osta 4
/ Chicago. committed suicide.
Z CAPETOWN.- arrival here Of igt /
Lord Roberts chargers is takea to X q
indication that he win soon return ID ~
+ land.
KUMASsI, Ashanti Colonel WllvAi
4 forces are operating In small columns 4 Y
( directions breaking no war cannps sd y
slroying stockades and towns.
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THE EVACUATION PROPOSAL
or RUSSIA MAY BE MATERIALLY
MODIFIED.
The Russian Government IL Prcpar-
ing for "a Long winter Gam
paiEn In MnDchuria.

London September 6. a. m,--slr AL
fred Gasalea's dispatch, which shows that
the situation in Pekln was unchanged on
August 20, is tho only Chinese news this
morning. The cancellation of the order
holding back the Fourth Indian brigade
as regarded as important ii shows that
whatever the outcome or the Russian poll
icy, the British government Is determined
to have sufficient troops on the spot ade-
quately to protect British interests.
Considerable significance is attached 10
the statement by the journal de ST. PEI
tcrsburg as possibly indicating a modih-
cation of Russian policy. rhis paper ID
the organ OF tho Russian foreign office.
It's editor being councillor Of state. 1t
is noted, too that while the Journal dc
~. Petersburg announces RuSAln deter
minltion TO maintain the solidarity OF the
powers. it only mentions the withdrawal Ol
the ministers and not OF the troops 10
Tien Tsin. II As believed that the powers
might agree to such modification OF the
original Russian proposal.
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times
/ discussing the situation declares tina
Japan has a strong disposition to act II
harmony with the United States In the
| Chinese question.
| Shanehai dispaton announces tina
German troops viii land there TO-DAY
| Thursday. Curiously enough they VII
be located In barracks adjoining the resi-
dence OF "a Hung Chang.
Omitted States Consul Goodnow, accord
ing TO tho Daily News, sags there nevo
was any necessity for landing troops a
Shanghai
Tho Daily Gmphic's Moscow correspond
cnt says: The Russian war nrnce IN
made immense purchases OF furs to b
sen to the army clothing department
which is hurredly preparing TO prBv,d
the army In Manchurd with winter kits
showing that an extensive winter cam
paign Is expected"
According 20 Hong Sons dlspatc
Yesterday, Canton Is more dstw bed. Nj
tive shops dealing II. foreign goods hav
been looted and sinister rUmors prevail.
Tho German cruiser Schwelhe mas gon
TO Annoy.
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rnnAY.s ENrRIEs.

Fiyc-eighths OF mile, selling Red Apple
Hanswurst, MIR Pomeroy, Luego. Pirate OF
reutance FL OuentS 1iS, Clucra, Iropia,
Peaches, St Blun Rustic Girl Jack Doyle,
Matin Pirates Queen, Cora Goetz ITO.
Three quarters Of a mle--Jchu A. Morris
no George Highland Lad lol, Lady Mem
phis. Alsaretta 9s, Besso Macklln. frelook
95, Allie I'll. o.
Mile and a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Chappaqna
il2. Bauish 100. Doney BOY l0a. Ensten o.
Three quarters Of a mile, Graduate stakes r
Miss Bennett 100. Joe Frey lis. Tyr lib, Fondo
los. Bopnie Llssak los, Handy Man lJG
Mile and three, sixteenthe Baker los.
Loando. The Devil los. Pay the Fiddler, koe-
Mig Clay Pointer l02. Eta o. Epghurst 95,
lac King 90.
Mile selling Clemachs liz, Chisel liz, Free
Hand The jefferson. Dagmar III, Chicopec,
Dandy IL los. Hansgord 107 Iusurrection,
Frelnghuysen. Sorrel Rose. Irish Jewel i0i,
Pauuapd, Louisville 100 Nan o'Kee 49,
Weather clear. track fast
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ToDAy,s ENTRIES.

SIX furlonss--Henry whale, oliver D., Profit,
MonoShan, Jack Wllls. Brown Thrush
iO3 Rouge Et No!r Amelia Bay l09 Cap
don IL.
Mile aud a sixteenth, seling--Elsie Vea-
ner 90. Spngamon liz, Elgitha, Nit Doykin,
nclsado 100 Padrone ll2 Elghcr l09, Leo
par 10,
Thirteen sixteonths OF a p;ile, solllng--Rev-
euue 50, j. II. Barnes t0S. Mcnamara icl.
Miss Verne ~. l.amascotta l06 Harvc b.
& 90 Miss LYMAN Whisper Low 1906
Mile, haudesp-Alice Turner. &c Out lOl,
St CuthbeTt io5. Ladas 81, Ida Ledford ".
Joe Doughty l0i
Seven fErlOnps. s-year-olds -Secundpr ZOE
Curd Gillocl ne JulictR q i0i Marcia
Dent Tern 3d. see'hing lol, Pirates naush-
ter %
Site and quarter sclling--Tom Gilmore
o. Nan Dora, Fly Fire l0l. orlaudme %.
Gcyerno, nANd i0i, .
Clear. fast
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
IL Iixecn,inu iioNnr..

Taku, September Am expedition viii
shortly start for Pao Ting Flu, clearing
the villages en- route which We're thessat
OF the first Boxer outrages in the province
OF Chi ii,
The Russians intend 10 repair the rail-
way through to Pekin
Il is reliably asserted that Native SOL
diers, acting under the orders OF ~ Hung
Chang, are exterminl5ng ihr GoSers ia
the provinces OF Hu Nan ami chi ii.
-Four prominent Boxers were executed in
lien rsin today. The french shot Two
and the Japanese hehoaded the Others
Tho executions have had good moral
eject.
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Especial TO The post.)

New Orleans, La, September 5.--The
Times Democrat tomorrow will say: Ycs-
terday's (wednesday's) session Of the In
ternatlonal cotton exchange Will go down
in history as one OF the most dramatic and
fateful In the annals OF the trade. Indeed,
| 1t may be doubted whether operators have
ever been called upon TO deal with more
speculative problems although the volume
| OF business has now and again been larger
and the range OF fluctuations more ex-
tended The excitement was at fever heat
and the publlc's blood was up. The wires
were hot with orders from all points oil
the compass and thousands upon thousands
of bales changed hands from moment TO
moment. The ring was mass of strug
Cling humanity and the most strident
voices were but drops in the ocean OF
sound
Liverpool fred the signal gun for the
battle OF the giants. Sales of spots were
$4,000 bales at an advance Of S-l6d The
rise in futures ranged from 1854 on the
current month to 4-6i on tho remote de-
lllveries. The official price for middling
uplands Is now 5-32 All the world Won
dered that the British splnners should
thus throw caution TO the winds in view
Of Mr.. Ellison's statement that the in
was at the end of the season of 1871 1875.
Such conclusion does not square with
the tendencies OF human nature which UNI
derie ell markets. The simple truth S
that the underwriters now find themselves
face to face with the very contingency
against which they insured the consumer
It's the story of the Chicago fire IN another
form.
On this side OF the water New orlean'
set the pace, as It hos done from the be-
ginning. The September shorts We're thc
FIRST to Get away from the post and th'
! Jockeys had no reed to Use whip or spur
The bears on the winter months also rar
i true to form AMI the heavne5s OF The
track seemed to have no effect on tn
D speed. New York was no laggard and !!
Wis clear that the operators Of the mo-
| tropolis had at last become alive to th'
Y possibilities OF the case. NJ the close New
, Orleans was so points higher for October
$500, while New York gained IS point
( on that month C9.0D. The New Orleans
K cotton exchange reported spot sales o
. 24OO bales and advanced quotations b
Ii cent
The figures of the movement give EVIL
dence OF steady growth but are stll mucl
too small for the comfort Of the bears.
Receipts at all ports since Friday las
!, have been 93S69 bales, as compared wit
1906 last year and a2.SS4 In 1898; es
ports for the same period have been 90,
I o43 bales Stocks at all American port
! now stand at 1O7,27S bales. as against 80.
i li6 last week. 4i72S6 last year and l7s62
j.. at the corresponding date in the year be
d fore last. rhe movement at the five prin
cip1l interior towns was as follows:
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Population of cnics.

Washington. September 5,-The censVs
bureau announces that the population OF
Lancaster, Pa, is 4l.l55, against S2,o11 in
1890; Albany. n. Y. 94,15l. against 1883
in 1890; Bayonne, n, j., is 32722. against
1908 in 1890; Sale Lake City. Utah, is
5s,59l, against A,S4S in 1890; Birmingham,
Ala, is IS, i15, against 26,17S in 1890; this
is an increase of L., S27 or As. Is per cent
Akron Ohio, is l2,72S, against 27.50l 4
1890
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
CAPTAIN RICHES REPORT
Has Not Yet Reached the Secretary
of Wars once.

NNFtVIuI 70 T nv I-uoTtJ
Washington, September 5.--Cougressmnn
A. $ Burleson called at tho Office OF the
chief Of engineers late yesterday evening
and made inquiry about Captain Riches
preliminary report upon the survey OF The
Bra2o? river. An Investigation dissloFei
that the report was 5till undsr tonsid-
ersfion by Colonel Robert OF New York.
the United States engineer IN charge OF
the Texas division UNUSUAL delay az
this time will endanger the project being
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06

Government improvements at Galveston
will be very extensive.
Governor Ahuamnda Of chlhuahun says
that the time has come for abolishing tho
Mexican free zone.
The East Texas Presbytcry is In session
at Nacogdoches.
Brakeman prickett was fatally injured
at Fort Worth.
The state treasurer has issued state
ment Of balances in tho treasury
Mr., Kerr and Miss Sbisa were married
at College Station.
Dell p, Perkins OF Chappell Hin com
mitted suicide
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
From United States Representatives Con-
corning Pekin Evacuation.
ATTITUDES ON THE RUSSIAN PRoPos
The Exact Nature of the Answers Is Not Given Out,
But They Are Said to Be Conclusive and
OF a Harmonious Character,

men. Their post was usually In the adj
vance guard. where their zeal and go
we're praised by all.
Il regret to state that Captain McCalla
was wounded In three places. but consid-
eItng the gallant way In which he exposed
himself. am only equally surprised ana
thaukful that he is alive Had he been
thoroughly British he could rot have stood
by me more Loyalty tn every way and car
ried out more promptly any wish l ex-
pressed
II may indeed say the same OF all those
In his command | hail this experience
as further proof OF the real good feeling
so happily existing betwoen our nations.
which is by no one more valued than by
your brother sailors in our navy"