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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
England's Danger.

The New York Herald" yesterday print
ed Washington interview with the Hon
John w Foster, former Secretary of State,
in which that distinguished diplomatist
gave expression TO some very interesting
views of the critical position occupied by
Great Britain at this time as result oil
her ENHANCEMENT in South Africa and
what at any moment may result from it.
AS General Foster sees the situation.
the day when the rest Of the world VIII
cease to regard the current struggle with
official Indifference mry be not far dis
tant. Nobody knows what may be going
on behind the scenes in the chancelleries
of powers who are certainly neither unin-
terested nor disinterested spectators of
current events. The progress made by
British arms in subjugating the Transvaal
and Free State has been far from encour-
aging to the idea OF an early end to the
war. While no European country would
perhaps feel disposed to interfere solely
upon the ground of humanity, there may
be several who might join in movement
OF Intervention If the prospect in that re-
baih 10 uOt Spttbily llupiOftu. wal
settles commercial conditions. 1t imposes
burdens upon neutrals for which no com
pensation can be made or ordinarily asked.
The South African war does something
more than this to the oetriment of some
of England's neighbors. 1t must tend in
creasiLgly TO the disquiet of the native
tribes all over the Dark Continent. and
perhaps end in exciting instructions in
the German. French. and Italian spheres
of influence, and possibly to trouble all
the way from the Atlantic 20 Abyssinia.
Moreover. the lesson presented TO the
savage and semi-civilized world of small
community like the Beers being able to
resist The power of . mighty Empire with
success is not one to promote peace, and
unless LORD Roberts can turn the tide
strongly his way the chances are that the
hour of Intervention will at length arrive.
General Foster is doubtless right in his
conjecture that diplomatic forces are even
now at work and that British victory
will be necessary 10 prevent their develop
men; into direct action within the next few
weeks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
The Geological Park.

Ernest Seton Thompson. in his recently
published article On the National Zoolog-
ical Park, suggests that the park should
be enlarged, and the improvements al
ready planned completed as soon as posi-
BILE. This suggestion is eminently practi-
cal and wise. In this park the people OF
Washington have at least one place of
summer recreation. Children can go there
and combine healthful exercise with the
study OF natural history, for the mere OBJ
servation of animals, by a quick witted
child, has certain educational value,
though the child could probably learn
more IL its observation were supplemented
by books. Without encouraging the spend
ing OF school hours in expeditions TO the
menagerie il may be said that the park at
Rock Creek. with its large and interesting
collection of rare animals must have a
certain valGe to the school-teachers Of
Washington. They can, when references
to wild animals come up in geography or
other lessons. ask who among the pupils
has observed this, that, or the other
characteristic and the chances are that
nine out OF ten OF the children, when they
next visit the Zoo will remember what
has been said.
Aside from its educational value, il is a
good thing to have 80 beautiful q park
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
CUBAN REGISTRY BOARDS.
Nationals and Republicans Claim
Victory In the Elections.

HAVANA, May THE election OF
boards of registry in all the districts OF
the island closed at noon today. The
election was by petition under the super
vision of the supervisors of elections, who
were appointed by the aynntamientos.
These supervisors in Havana were recon-
mended by the leaders of the National and
Republican parties, twenty five belonging
to the former and fifteen to the latter.
Many OF those selected refused to serve
Secretary of State Tamayo therefore is
sued an order making service compulsory
for the reason that in half the districts
no others we're available who could read
and write. The result of the election OF
the registration boards is unknown yet,
but the Nationals and Republicans assert
that their candidates were chosen in every
ward. The Democratic Union denies this,
declaring that its candidates have won IN
many districts This party, however, did
not make great efforts to win. 1t is al
ready making excuses, saying that the
Spaniards in the lower wards were afraid
to vote, fearing they would be boycotted
by the Cubans.
Many Spaniards who are small shop
keepers do not wish to make enemies OF
either party. In some election districts
In the country it was found there were not
three men sufficiently educated to form
election boards, and IL was necessary to
bring in men from other districts. In
some cases districts we're merged. As the
boards of registry will be election boards
also the Nationals and Republicans feel
that they have Havani under their thumb.
Outside Havana the Democratic Union has
not much strength. 1t is alleged that
when the party made an effort to establish
a branch in Santa Clara the Veterans AS
ISOLATION used threats TO break up the
movement.
All the veterans declare that their or
ganization is not of a political character.
At the same time all the members are
permitted to join the parties in their pri-
vate capacity. The Havana organization
has just issued a circular to the other
branches urging the members not to join
any party that wishes to postpone in any
way the coming Of independence. This ia
vors the Nationals and is a blow to the
Democratic Union
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
Political HumOr in China.

lfEOm tne thlcago ReCord.)
Here is a situation for a novel Weng
Tung Ho was the tutor of the present En-
peror of China from the time he was Sc
lected as the heir to the throne. and until
the recent coup detat was his most conf
Dental ard influential adviser. Mr.. WenS
is a man OF great age and until recently
none of all the princes of the court re-
ceived more respect than he. When the
Empress Dowager took charge OF affairs
two years ago she sent him TO his former
home at Chang -Shu. a small city ABOUT
forty miles northeast of 500 Chow. where
he has since been living in seclusion.
Whether Weng TuDg Ho has been COM
municating with his former pupil, the i'm
prisoned Emperor or whether the Dow
aper fears that he may attempt to do so
nobodv knows. but a few weeks ago she
condemned him to death and forwarded
notice of that fact to him through the
governor Of Soo-Chow. Neng's rank is so
high and his person so venerable that no
official OF the Empire can be induced 20
execute the sentence. and he has heen re-
auested by the governor of Soo-C Chow to
execute himself A military guard has
been placed around his residence so that
he cannot escape or be rescued. nor can
he communicate with anyone outside ex-
cent through the officials and thus the old
man Was living when the latest mails
left China. with the decree OF the Empress
Dowager In his hands. The news OF his
suicide was expected daily.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
DEATH OF A FORMER SLAVE.
Born in 1919, and Last Sold in New
Jersey.

TRENTON. n. j., May daniel Hen
erickson, aged 1O1, probably the last of
the slaves sold at public auction in New
Jersey was buried from the aimshouse
this morning. Hendrickson has been a
public charge for the past dozen years. He
was totally blind in one eye. and for
months before his death was helpless.
The old oulored man was born in Gran
berry, y. j., he said in June, 1893. In
1872 he was sold at public auction at a
slave sale at Cranberry, and in 1919 he was
again sold at Princeton.
The old man could not remember where
he was sold the last time, but he insisted
that he was knocked down to the highest
bidder for s312 in 1921. Hendrickson. he
said. was his old masters name. He was
employed as a free man by Samuel Heath.
for whom he worked until making his
home at the city almshouse.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
COFFEE GROWERS SUFFER.
Great Damage Inflicted by the CO.
IOmbfan Revolution.

IOmbian Revolution.
NEW YORK, May A gentleman who
arrived here today from Colombia says
that the revolution is growing there and is
proving very destructive to the coffee
growing interests.
The rebels" he said, have now in
their possession Colon, Cartagena, Bocas
del Zorro, and David. The Colombian Gov
eminent was preparing to make war on
the insurgents when | left Limon, and
suppose they have done so before now.
do not think anyone knows whence the
rebels are coming, but l am sure they are
from Nicaragua, as that country generally
discharges lot of riffraff whenever there
is any trouble brewing or going on in any
of the other Republics.
General Herrera, who Is at the head
of the rebels who captured David, is a
Nicaraguan, and that seems to be regard
ed by everyone as conclusive proof that
II the truth were known Nicaragua is at
the bottom of the whole deal. That no.
torious renegade, Mora, from Nicaragua,
is also, it is generally believed, mixed up
in the ruinDus. / heard the other day
that warehouse was burned at David or
Cartagena in which there were stored
nearly LOCO sacks Of fine Coffee
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

prom the Philadelphia North Aneriean)
This singular old man coHtradicis himself in
almost every sentence he utiers, and makes such
a tumble Of his story that il Is impossible TO
learn from him what the condition OF affairs in
Iuz5n really is. For eNamPe, he says Asuinaldo
was unwilling 10 pursue the course planned by
the juuta at Hongsong. "oecause it would be
dishonorablc.' and in the next breath he says
Aguinaldo Is a mediocre man, with knack of
outwmdly appearing honest and honorable"
Columns might be flled with similar examples
Of General Otis inability TO think straight or to
talk even plausibly, but it is not worth while.
Il is enough that his reign in Manila is entirely
overr
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

From the London Daily New.

(from the London Daily News.)
Last week friend of mine was sitting in
Phoenix Park, when 10 him appeared ragged
old chap. MT gloriously intoxicated God
save the Queen, sor!'' said he to my friend Ger
tsinly," was the reply. God save Queen Vie
toria!'' reiterated the old fellow. by all means
Send her victorious, happy, and giorious"
That's right, sort ! wish she came TO Dublin
every year, every month. every day, sorl Think
Of what she's done for the country; think OF all
the good she does TO people. Why, look at me;
here am I. as drunk hell, and never paid q
penny for it!'s
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

The Senate yesterday did graceful and
sensible thing in arranging 10 give the Of
Seer commanding the Army The rank. pay.
and emolumentz Of lieutenant general.
The large majority by which this provision
was added to the army Reorganization
5ill was no doubt partly due to a
desire on the mart OF Senator's to show
their appreciation of the Distinguished
character and services OF General Miles.
but they are doubtless aware that in their
action they were al the same time pTomot-
ing the good Of the service. The United
S.stes is the only frst-class power which
does not have at least a full general at the
head of It's army The day Of our prcyln-
cielism is past, The reform is in the right
line.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
Information for the Anxious.


Regularly every spring there comes the ques-
ton whether the most shining star in the even
ing sky ia veritable heavenly body or some
lamp- sent 20 by Thomas A. Edison. This year
this particular query comes to us fret from New
Haven, and We reply tina; the light is, indeed 4
star. named Venus, which, being member Of
,,,r solar system, l. called planet
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

rom Nliat ~ featst
A sweet little bird lying silent and dead,
With sprays OF green wster-cress tossed on his
bed,
Two glasses of tears OF the fruit Of the vine,
CTis the grief Of the grape puts the rue in the
wine);
table for two, and roseate light
And an orchestra playing somewhere out of sight
Ella Wheeler Wilcox,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

Further information concerning the
Ortiz ease at ST. Paul makes it loak as if
counsel 10. the prisoner would be able
to get an appeal t1 -hs supreme Court of
the United States without delay. Ortiz
was convicted by military court in Porto
Rico afce~ratiaeatioa 81 the Treaty of
Paris. District Judge Lochren decided
that al IN time Of conviction the island
was IN 8 state Of war ana not under the
Constitution. which, however. extended
over II the instant American sovereignty
obJsined through the action of the Senate.
This had 10 be. the court said. since Con-
gress has no authority to legislate for any
but territory to which the Constitution
has extended 1t viii be observed that
Though slightly difgured' By the mad
thrown at it by the Administration. our
cd friend Ex PIoprio yigore is still in
the ring
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
auay sim Hopeful


the Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay has not
abandoned hope Of retrieving his fortunes
in Pennsylvania. despite the handicap Of
defeat in the Senate two weeks ago. The
fact that the insurgents are claiming to
have increased their legislative strength
from fifty-two in the last Assembly at
Harrisburg 10 seventy-two in the next one
has not apparently disheartened Colonel
Quay. That's all right" he is reported
to have said. jauntily. TO Senatorial
sympathizer a few days ago. The Insur-
gents are great when il comes TO making
claims They may have seventy-two leg
islative nominees pledged against me now.
but when the time comes TO vote | will
get the votes Of fortyfour Of this seventy
two, and that will elect roe. | am not
worrying | understand the ether fellows
are not worrying much at present, either;
but they will have lots to worry them
when the Legislature meets.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

For some reason or other there appears
to be opposition in the Army to the estab-
nshmeBt of a veterinary corps including
oficers Of high rank. This is strange when
we remember that Ayers CHIEF surgeon
at the Chattanooga fever camp during the
Spanish war was a horse doctor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

'If Mr. Clevelaad were to allow his name TO be-
mentioned before the bcdv tAat- sSSsIIll..es-at
Kansas City on July It's reception would he
spectacle worth going miles behold. The
man who should mention il would be fortunate
If he escaped alive New York Comnlerciai Ad
vertiscr
orr New York contemporary is mis-
taken, we think. Nothing unpleasant
would happen. The Cleveland enthusiast
would simply be led out and put to rest
In q maddox cell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05
Illinois R.puhIicans.-A wholes.


exodus Of Illinois Republicans for the
Prairie State begun yesterday, and will be
CONTINUED today and tomorrow, until the
ranks CT the Illinoisans in this city will be
thinner than were the ranks OF the Ohio
and Indiana Republicans last week. The
State Convention meets at Peoria next
Tuesday and right liv"i.- affair it prom
isss to be- There tie rInner and Cullom
machines will have a tIssle for the mas
terry that will arouse the interest of the
nation and prcbabiy 41,:If1e some interesting
history. Behind Senator Cullom will stand
the fun power of the administration at
Washington. but Governor Tanner mas
built up such a State machine that the
Hannaites are said TO feel ashamed of their
inefIiciency as machine architects. Ma
tionaI politics will cut very small figure
at Peoria The Illinois Republicans are
understood to be in that happy condition
of mind which induces them to care not a
rap for the leShpots at Washington SO
long as they are assured Of a good harvest
at home. This may result in disaster TO
Mr.. Mckinley in that State in November.
hut if ii does he will have himself to
blame for training with the anti Tanner
crowd out there. The hardest fight will be
over the gubernatorial nomination. In tine
recent primaries in Cook County there was
a stand off between the forces Of Hanecy
representing the Tanner machine and OF
Carter, representing the Cullom Hanna. ma
chine. If the result there had been diff
ferent. the prospect for "a at Peoria
would not now be so promising. 1t is gen
orally believed that Senator Cullom will
win his fight for endorsement for re-elec-
ton. which Will amount 10 nomination.
Governor Tanner has made hard fight on
the Senator. but your Uncle Shelby ap-
pears to have 4 little the best of it, due to
the fact. perhaps. that the Governor has
been confined TO his home by sickness
nearly ever since the campaign begun
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

4 county sheriff having charge of United
States prisoners is held by the Supreme
Court of Arizona in Avery VS.. Pima go
Pac.. 1922 not to be United States officer.
entitled to receive compensation for the
care Of such prisoners beyond his regular
salary as county sheriff.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

The ordinance known as the plumbers
license ordinance" Of the city of Chicago
requiring a master plumber to obtain a
license for each place of business and to
pay for such license a fee of $50 per year,
and providing that no person shall per-
form any plumbing work without having
first obtained a license under penalty of
a fine. has been held by the Supreme
Court OF Illinois in City of Chicago VS.
WiIkie ct al. to be constitutional and valid.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

An Injunction to restrain the collection
of a personal tax on the ground that 1t
was assessed in the wrong county is held
by the Supreme Court of Illinois in Will
liams VS.. DuttOn t56 n. E. Rep. 1861 not
to be allowable in the case of one who
has Systematically and continuously evaded
lust taxation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

The bylaws of an association which re-
ouIre a debtor who refuses to pay claim
TO a member of the association to submit
the claim to arbitration, are held by the
supreme Court of New York. in Reynolds
VS. Plumbers Material Protective Associa-
tion t63 y. Y. Supp. 30S), not to be un aw
full or that they attempt to create tribunal
contrary to law. The court said that there
was no rule at law against parties agree
ing to submit their controversies to ar
bitration of their own creation. and that
the rule of the association providing for
arbitration was not in restraint of ade
nor against public policy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-05

The mere proof OF an unexecuted agree
ment, entered into after larceny has
been committed, 10 participate in the sale
of the goods known to have been stolen,
is held by the Supreme Court of Penn
sylvania in Commonwealth VS. Light "A
All Rep, 934) not to be sufficient in itsen
to sustain conviction for receiving stolen
goods
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-07-04
TREE PLANTING

AS is we'll we'll known, the
tree claims of the prairies of
the West, while occasionally
successful, have nearly all
proved failures. This is ac-
counted for by the fact that
hitherto the requirements OF
the trees planted were not
known to the planters. This
spring, however, 33 planting
plans have gone into operation
as result of the offer of the
Division of Forestry in Circular
%, and during the summer
similar plans will probably be
completed for over 100 more OF
those who have applied for
them. These plans furnish the
owners of the land for which
they are made with detailed in
structions for planting, and
recommended the species best
adapted to each tract.
Of the applications for advice
and planting plans, 80 per cent
have come from the treeless re-
gions of Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas, and the Dakotas. The
results of the first investiga-
ton of the Division in these re-
gions are about to appear in
print as Bulletin No. ~ of the
Division, under the title "Prac-
teal Tree Planting in Opera
ton" This bulletin reviews the
general situation in what may
be called the tree planting re-
gion. The sort of work it out
lines will be followed up vigor-
ously this summer.
AS further result of it's work
in help to tree planters, the Di-
vision of Forestry, will place
two or three field parties in the
Plains region of the West after
July L. These will study the
encroachrnent of trees on the
plains, and will also estimate
by valuation surveys the kinds.
growth, and size of trees in
planted groves. This work
will give for the first time an
approximate estimate of the
volume and yield of planted
trees, and Of the actual timber
value of forest plantations in
the United States.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-07-04
HALF RATE EXCURSIONS.
Good Fishing and Charming Summer
Resorts.

Those in search of health or recreation
can do no better than to take an outing at
one of the following popular resorts on the
Minneapolis & st. Louis railroad.
Waterville. Mimi. Lake TetOnke, splendid
pike, crappie and bass fishing. and boating.
Waconfa, Mimi, Clear Lake. The Coney
Island hotels are famous for good accommO-
datiOnS.
Lake Minnetonke is best reached by the
Minneapolis 3 St. Louis railroad. There
are numerous first-class hotels at Deep
haven. Cottagewood. Excelsior, Lake Park.
etc Frequent trains and reduced rate
tickets on sale.
For further information call on agents or
write to A. B. CUTS. g. T. A..
41-0t Minneapolis, Mimi.
Special half rate excursions have been
arranged by tho Minneapolis 4 st: Louis
railroad to Denver, Colorado Spring. Pueblo.
Glenwood Springs. Salt Lake City and
Ogden. Utah, Hot Springs, Rapid City. Dead
wood and Speardsh, 8. D., and to Casper and
Sheridan. Wyo.
Tickets win Be sold on June Goth. July 9th
and nth and August LIST. good for return to
Oct. S1st. This Is an unusual opportunity to
reach these points at least possible expense.
CAN on Minneapolis St. Louis r. r. ticket
agents, or address A. b. Cults, G. =. A., ~
st L r r. Minneapolis. Mimi.