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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
TRUSTED CASHIER MISSING.
New York Brokers Discover "A Short
age of About $4,000.

NEW YORK. Sept 7.-George L. Mer-
rift, the cashier of the Stock Exchange
house OF Hough & Rowland, 81 Exchange
Place. has been missing for a week and
the firm is trying TO learn his whereabouts.
They want him to explain a transaction
involving the sum of nearly 1000. AS
yet they have been able to learn nothing
of him.
Merritt is a man OF about thirty-th three
years and has been cashier in Hough &
Rowland's office for many years His home
was at 3S4 St. Nicholas Avenue where he
lived with his wife and several children.
He had good salary and was well known
in the Broadway cafes in the neighborhood
Of Thirty fourth Street. He was consid-
cred high roller by the frequenters of
these places and spent money freely
He failed to get down to business at the
Exchange Place Office last Thursday. On
that same day latp in the afternoon he was
seen in Broadway cafe up town, where it
had long been his custom to stop and take
a drink at about o'clock. When he failed
TO tpy ar at the Office on Friday his EN-
ployors sent to his home and made enqui-
ries fer him. and learned that he had left
The day before and that his wife had not
seen him. They put experts on his books
and employed private detective agency
TO begin hunt for the man.
II was said at the brokers' Offices today
that last week Merritt went to the board
member of the firm and asked him to buy
100 shares Of Rock Island. The stock was
bought. On the day following Merritt TOLD
the firm that friend OF his wanted to
buy 100 shares of Rock Island for cash
The stock was turned over to him and the
brokers say that they have not since seen
either the cashier of the S12,o 600 owirg
them. One OF the members of the firm
SAID this afternoon that there were trans
actions involving several thousand more
dollars that needed to be cleared IN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
The virginia Democrats.

The Virginia Democratic Association of
Washington met in the Harper Building,
467 c Street northwest. for the purpose
of electing officers for the coming year.
h. N. Harper was unanimously elected
president; Clarence Thomas. First Vice
President: T. Wingfield Bullock. Second
Vice President; R. f. l.. Yellott, Score
tary; Dr. S. l.. Harmon. Correspond Sec
rotary; w. Mosby Williams. Financial
Secretary; DR.. X. A. Bates Treasurer;
II. b. Gregg. Sergeant-at-Arms; l. X
kdmunds, w. d. Culleen, John c. Weldon
h. Hilton Jackson. and W H. Saunders
Executive Committee The meeting was
largely attended and the reports made
show the association to be on a firm basis
and fully capable of doing as good work
in this campaign as it has done in former
nupE
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

power of the Administration ana all the
aiders and abettors of the gold standard
are deliberately engaged in promoting leg
islation TO perpetuhte the single gold stan
dsrd in this country and to make internS-
tional bmetallism impossible. If the Ad
ministraton would boldly proclaim that
the pretence in the St Louis platform IN
favor of international bimetallism was a
fraud to deceive the American people and
place the Republican party in power and
to perpetuate the gold standard in this
country. the President would be liberated
from the necessity of living a transparent
subterfuge.'
In North Carolina.
Josephus Daniels, Democratic national
committeeman from North Carolina, and
who was chief clerk of the Department
of the Interior during the incumbency of
Secretary Smith, is in Washington.
In discussing the race question in North
Carolina. MIR. Daniels said:
North Carolina will be a Democratic
State for all time. Out of every ten white
men in the State nine of them are Demo-
Gratis. and seven of them are Democrats
because they believe in Democratic princi-
pies, and the race issue had nothing to do
with their political convictions.
North Can olina is perhaps the most
democratic State in the Union, and the
elimination of the negro vote will result
in the virtual viping out of the Repub-
lican party as n influential political or
ganization, except in the two mountain
districts. where both parties are nearly
evenly divided, and even in those districts.
when the ignorant negro vote is elimi-
mated. the Democrats will have a safe ma
Jority
The experience of every other South
EN- State will be duplicated in North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Louisiana.
it will not result in the upbuilding of
strong Republican party. On the con-
trary in each of those States the Re-
publican party has gone into innocuous
desuetude."
Mr.. Daniels said it was unnecessary to
discuss Mr.. Bryan's prospects in North
Carolina. His majority would be a very
largo one.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

To the Editor of The Times:
In fairness to ex-senator Henry C. Davis OF West
Virginia. and his inn"nerable personal ard poll
teal friends in that State. wish you would kind
ly correct an erroneous statement in the political
column Of this evenings edition of The Times
under the heading West Virginia is Safe
wherein it is said that '1ir Davis boted Mr..
Bryan four years ago While there were quite
4 number OF prominent Democrats who refused
TO support the Democratic ticket during that
campaign, all of whom now zealously support
ing Mr.. Bryan. yet Senator Davis was not of that
number. He not only voted for Mr.. Bryan, but
made several speeches strongly endorsing the
Chicago platform in its entirety as well as our
candidate. The truth is both senator Davis
and his brother. Col. Thomas b. Davis the
Democratic nominee fer Congress in the Second
West Virginia district, have always been hard
working. never faltering Democrats. contributing
both their energies and their means for the sue
cess of our party. II has been my pleasure for
more than twenty -tivc years TO enjoy the per
sonal and political acqusintanceship Of these dis
tinguished Democrats. and l know whereof
speak. b. ii. U.
Washington, Sept G.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
Blouse Suits.

Navy Blue and Brown Cheviot.
with fancy braiding and embroid-
cred front; sizes, 3 to s. $500
value, S1.49 suit.
Double twisted Scotch Cheviot,
in Navy Blue, fancy trimming
and embroidery. $3.50 value,
S19S suit.
Beautiful Navy Blue Cheviot
DOuble-breasted Suits; sizes, { TO
Is. $3.50 value, $1.9S suit.
Extra good quality Navy Blue
CheviOt, 3-piece Suit (coat, pants.
and ves0; sizes, 8 to 16. $3.50
value, 1898 suit.
Large variety of School Pants
at lowest prices.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
SPOKE TO THE NEWsBoYs.
e. =. Walker. of Pittsburg. Encour-
ages the New Union.

The Newsboys Union met at the head
quarters. 1907 Pennsylvania Avenue, last
night. There was a large attendance and
the boys were introduced to G. s. Walker
Superintendent of the Newsboys' Home
Of Pittsburg. Mr.. Walker made an ad-
dress, in which he told his audience of
the workings OF the institution of which
he is the head. He expressed himself as
being greatly pleased at the progress
made by the local union and predicted
for it early and abundant success. He
VAS heartily applauded at the conclusion
of his remarks.
Mr.. Walker came to Washington solely
for the purpose of addressing the news
boys. He has had long experience with
newsboys organizations and the home
over which he presides in Pittsburg is one
of the best conducted in the country.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
Resignation of Volunteer officers.

General Macarthur yesterday informed
the War Department that recently large
number Of volunteer officers have sent in
their designations for trivial causes. He
has recommended that the Government re-
fuse to accept these designations on the
ground that 1t will be at the present time
to the detriment of the service to deplete
the volunteer regiments to such an ex-
tent. instruction have accordingly been
cabled to General Macarthur giving him
authority to refuse to accept any resigna-
tons, not presented for good and efficient
reasons, without reference to Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
CRUISE OF THE FERN.
Annual Practice of the NavnI Re-
serves TO Begfn Soon.

The annual cruise of the Naval Battal-
ion on the Fe.n will commence some time
during next week. Everything is in readi-
ness for the cruise. and the return of
Commander Hams is the only occasion for
delay. The date when the Fern will start
will be set upon the return of Commander
Hams. which is now expected al any day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

One of the most enjoyable dances ever
held ia Calvert County was that given by
the yoncg ladies OF Governor Run We'd
nesday evening. The lawns were beauti-
fully decorated. Among the guests were
Mrs. W. b. T. Davis, Mrs. Robinson Loving,
Misses Davis and Loving of Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
Lansburgh & Bro
Washington's Favorite Stors.
Fall Opening
In Our
Boys Clothing
Department..
< THIRD FLooR)
School Suits a Specially"
CTHIRD FIooR.)

! Fancy and plain Cashmere
Nestle Suits; 3 pieces; sizes, 3 to
s. S175 value, S1.29 suit.
Navy Blue Cheyiot and Cassi-
mere Nestie Suits; sizes, 3 to s.
$500 value, S1.49 suit.
We have a special line of fine
fancy Cashmere 3-piece Suits;
sizes, 3 to s. S2.25 value, Sligo
suit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

The something blue" which Miss Mabel
Mckinley will wear at her wedding next
Wednesday night will be a turquoise stick
pin. which is one of Mrs. McKinley's gifts.
The President it is said, has chosen a dia-
mond sunburst, which will also be worn
on that occasion by his favorite niec..
Roses, pink and white. will form the floral
color of the decorations, and the refresh
ment tables, abloom with blossoms. will
te spread on the verandas of the McKin-
ley home at Somerset, Pa. where, as all
the world knows. the ceremony will take
place. The details which have been az.
ranged. show that the wedding will be the
most elaborate and historically interesting
in the history OF that section OF the coun-
try. DR.. Baer's best man will be Mr.
Lewis Baer, Of Philadelphia. and Miss No.
"a Jarvis, Of New York, will be the maid
of honor. The attendants. as announced,
will consist or two ribbon bearers Miss
Lucy Scull. niece of the groom, and
Miss Matilda Snyder. of Somerset Miss
Katherine Mabel Endsley a little cousin.
OF the bride, will be her flower bearer,
and Master Schell. OF Somerset. will be
the bearer of the wedding ring. The ush-
efs will be Mr. Frank Munsey. Col w. E.
Brown, and Mr.. David Simpson, of New
York; Mr.. Frank Hannah. OF Johnstown;
Mr. William Fairman and Mr.. Rayburn c.
Smith, of Pennsylvania. The wedding
gown will be of peau &c sole and both 1t
and the tulle veil will be finishes graceful
ly with lace.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

To the Editor of The Timcs:
Some Of the newspapers seem to think they
have Mr.. Bryan cornered by asking him IF
you were elected President would you pay in
silver, the Government bonds which on their
face call for coin?'
Why should not Mr.. Bryan tell them plainly:
"The contract gives the debtor the choice and
when the time for payment comes the choice viii
be exercised in the interest Of the debtor2'
Heretofore the choice has always been exercised
in the interest OF the creditor. READER
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. James Willoughby. of Bos-
ton. who have been spending the past
week with Mrs. Margaret Carter. at her
residence on the Conduit Road, left Thurs
day for New York to sail for Paris.
They were accompanied by Miss Eleanor
Carter, who will spend year studying
art in Berlin.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

The Bryan and Stevenson Club of South
Washington will be organized tonight at
o'clock in Blake Hall, Seventh Street. be-
tween B Street and Maryland Avenue
southwest under the auspices of the Dis
trict of Columbia Democratic Association.
A general invitation Is extended to all
Democrats to be present
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
The Illinois Demncrnts.

It is hoped by those who have the meet
ing in charge that the council of Illinois
Democrats which IS to be held tonight at
Z o'clock in room OF coo f Street north
west, will be largely attended. Matters
of great Importance to Illinois Democrats
in this city are TO be considered.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

Misses Maggie and Katie Slater. accom-
panied by Miss Annie Pittman, have re-
turned home after a pleasant visit to
Baltimore and Queenstown, Nd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
EpITOR,s Awful pLfGHT.

T. NJ. Higgins, Editor Seneca NIL News
was afflicted for years with Piles that no doctor
OF remedy helped until he tried Bucklen's Arnica
boxes wholly cured him. Infalible for Piles
Cure guaranteed. Only &C. Sold by Henry Evans,
Druggist.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

It takes Heurich's beers to win the prize of
purity and excellence at the Paris Exposition.
1t can't be otherwise, because Naerzen and SEN
ate are brewed of the best malt and hops Phone
63I, Arlington Bottling Co., for a case of Heur-
ich's medal beer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Chinese Minister and family, VINO
have been spending the midsummer a,
Cape May, have returned TO the city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

MIS-. Alice Talbot OF Madison Avenue.
Baltimore, is visiting her cousin Mrs. r.
w. Sheckells, at So X Street northeast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

The Misses Alexander, chaperoned by
their aunt, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Alexander will
leave today for Bar Harbor and the Great
Lakes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Ellison. OF Fifteenth
Street. left Thursday for fortnight's visit
to Portland, Me. In November they will go
TO Asheville. y. c., to spend the winter for
the benefit of the formers health.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

Chief Justice Fuller has joined the sum-
mer contingent at Bar Harbor and paid
visit day or two ago to Rear Admiral
Farquhar on board the New York. A sa-
Lutte of seventeen guns was fred as he
left the vessel
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

announcement is made of the marriage
of Miss Elizabeth NJ. Howell. formerly
teacher of English at the Central High
School. to Mr.. Frank G. Wilkins. of this
city, at Edge Hill, Blairstown. N j.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
IMPERIAL HOSTS WAIVER
Republican Leaders Fear the Dis
pleasure of the People.

Voters Abandoning the Standard OF
Mckinley and Roosevelt in Close
decring Gold From the Trusts
The Talk of Apathy Continues.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
WILDWOOD.

Owing to the through car service Wildwood was
well patronized last week. For this week the
management present high class vaudeville that
viii surpass anything seen at this popular
resort The entertainers will consist Of such
well known artists Donaldson and Hurd. in
farce comedy. Prof. Duke, eornet soloist Miss
Nedot in seriocomis songs. The great de Ivan. IN
marvellous fetes OF contortiOn The Deltnos in
their knife and battle AK implement act. Tako-
ma spring water free TO all. se2-7t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

Mrs. Charles c. Lancaster and son,
Randall, are visiting Mrs Samuel !. Ran
dali, at her home Chestnut Hill, PhiladeI-
mia
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

Miss Grace Rails Thursday evening
celebrated her thirteenth birthday by Civ
ing little party at the home of her uncle.
Major George H. French. 1901 T Street
northwest. The little ones spent a very
pleasant evening at games, music and
dancing. after which refreshments we're
served. Among those present were the
Misses Hunter. Seitz, Lake, Stiles, Har-
veycutter. Sessions, and Barnard, and
Masters Roscoe Bangs, Marion and Guy
Bond. Miss Rails returns to her studies
at the Visitation Academy Frederick,
Md, next Tuesday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

Miss Gertrude Ayre Belmont who spent
the summer in the mountains of Vir-
ginia. has returned to Washington. She
will leave the last of September for New
York to begin a career among the artists
of that city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08

The Northeast Comedy Club will hold
its annual banquet at Manager Wagner's
residence next Tuesday, as Mr.. Wagner
and his secretary. Mr. Brown, have ar
rived from New York on business pertain
ing to the club
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-08
senator Stewards Position.

Gossip concerning the change of front Of
Senator Stewart has been revived since the
publication of the Democratic campaign
book. because in chapter 80 of that work
Is given an extract OF a speech in which
me Nevadan severely arraigns President
Mckinley. The matter has evoked no
comment Of a serious nature. as Senator
Stewart is not considered a factor In The
political situation except in so far as his
own vote is concerned
Mr.. Stewart in a recent interview 4,
,quoted as having denounced Mr. BRYAN as
a traitor Mr.. Stewart is also recorded as
having made about the same charge against
Mr.. Mckinley. 1t has been suggested that
the only man in whom Senator Stewart
places implicit confidence is Senator Stew.
art.
The Nevada Senator said: why should
the President speak kindly OF counts
sion (the Wolcott Monetary Commission)
which he betrayed when he commended
the single gold standard plan of the In
dianapolis conference TO Congress at thu,
critical point when favorable answer was
anticipated from Great Britain?
What We object TO on the part of the
Administration is its persistent double
dealing in giving the international bimet-
allists honeyed words while the whole
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-06-28
Facts Versus Fiction

The opening sentence in Senator
Wolcott's Philadelphia speech is tbs.
sue of statements, every one of which
is contradlcted by facts.
| ..United," said the Coloradau
''proud of the achievements of the past
four years, our country prosperous and
happy. with nothing to regret and
naught to make us ashamed, and rec
ord spotless and clean, the Republican
party stands facing the dawn"
To consider these propositions seria-
tim the Republican party is not united.
There is disaffection among the rank
and file of that organization In all the
states between the Atlantic and Pacific.
Many of its time-honored and trusted
leaders have risen in denunciation of
ite policies as developed by the admin
istration and Congress and the spirit
of revolt among the voters who cast
their ballots for Mckinley and Hobart
four years ago is widespread and grow
ing.
What lis there to be proud of in the
achievements of the past four years by
the Republican partyf The placing of
the commercial and political affairs of
the people in the control of the trusts?
the trampling upon the principles OF
the Declaration of Independence, and
violations of the constitution that have
been so many and fragrant.
II our country is prosperous and hap
py why should Industrial institutions
be locking their doors against labor in
order to restrict production and raise
prices? Why should thousands OF trav-
cling salesmen be thrown out of employ
ment in order to pile up profits for the
greedy trustss Why is scompetition be-
ing throttled all over the landP Why |
is discomfort among the working class
es increasingp Why are strikes occur
ring in SD many large citiesa The
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-06-28
a Place Of Death.

Under the date of May 80, Secretary
Root submitted to the senate report
of American casualties in the Philip
pines, from the date of occupation to
May "a, 1900. 1t shows that 48 off,
GERS and COS enlisted men were killed
in action or died of wounds received;
| % officers and 1,13S men died of dis
ease, and z officers and II enlisted
men committed suicide, making total
death list of 10 officers and 1,774 en-
listed men. In the same period. 128
officers and 1926 enlisted men suffered
wounds which did not prove fatal.
The number of troops in the Philip
pines on April 80 last was 1926 officers
and 1.272 enlisted men.
Three additional death rolls have
been sent to the war department from
the front since the fling of this report,
with aggregate casualties of 46.
The following cablegram of June 4.
from General Macarthur, indicates how
the work of pacifcatiou has been car
ried on among the islanders:
with reference to your telegram of
22d ultimo, Filipinos killed. 10,780;#
wounded, 2.204; captured and sur
rendered, 10, ,425; number prisoners in
our possession, about 1000. No sys-
tematic record Filipino casualties these
headquarters. Foregoing compiled
from large number reports made i'm
mediateIy after engagements is as close
an approximation as now possible pos
sible, owing to wide distribution of
troops More accurate report would
take weeks to prepare. Number re-
ported killed probably in excess of ac-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-06-28
Worse, if Possible, than Drunkenness.

Under the heading, drunkenness in
Manila" the New York Chrfstatn Id
vocate of the 9Th inst. says.
"Fhrough private sources the A!Uo-
cate has been given special glance at
the liquor evil in Manila, and is con-
strained to allow other eyes to. share
the vision. To begin with, our far
away informant seems to be under
great constraint lest the military au-
thorities in Manila may find out who
it is that's giving out information.
The press censorship is very strict, and
even the private correspondence OF in
dividuals is closely watched"
Then follows the evil effects of liq-
uor drinking, especially on the SOL
dlers. many of whom have died OF
drunkenness and sscores If not hun
dreds have gone insane" from the use
of native liquor called "vino.n
But what must be thought of q CEN
sorship which is SO strict that private
individuals do not dare even to have
it known that they write to their
friends true statement OF the condit-
ions in Manilap
There can be but one reason for such
a censorship, namely, to keep the peo-
pie of this country, and possibly even
the administration, in ignorance OF the
real conditions in the Philippines.
How much better is this than Spanish
methodist But censorship, not only
OF the press but of private correspond
ence, is inseparable from military i'm
perialism. II the people will have the
"glory" they must pay the price. 7Re
Sentinel Of Liberty.