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The times., 1900-12-31
TRANSPORT LINE TO STAY.
The Service From ;erooIxIyn Not tc
BE Discontinued.

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-Various reports
that the army transport service from
Brooklyn was to be discontinued the first
of the year seem to be without founGa-
tion. Two of the transports are now ly-
ing at the Government pier, adjoining
the South Ferry, ana one of them, at
least, is to be contin ed In the Cuban and
Porto Rican servic. for some time to
come, together with two others not
now in port
The Crook. which recently arrived from
west Indian ports, is to be laid up for
an overhauling preparatory to going into
the Manila service, but the Mcpherson,
the Mcclellan, and the Rawlins will con-
tinue to ply between this city and the
United States military stations in the
West Indies for some time to come.
Authority has been received to lay in
supplies for three-ship service for three
months, it is said at the Government
pier, and 1t is also said that strong pres
sure by merchants TO have at least two
ships of the Philippine transport service
sail from this port is being brought to
bear.
1t is not positive, however, that the
Brooklyn landing will be retained as long
as the transport service is continued. Ii
is said that the War Department has
long had its eye on a wharf on the lower
East River front of Manhattan. probably
Pier No. 3, and it would not create sur
prise among those in charge to see the
transport landing established across the
river at almost any time. 1t is believed
that the recent visit of prominent Brook
Iva politicians to Washington was as
much for the purpose of inducing the
War Department to retain the Brooklyn
landing as to protest against a reported
intention to abandon the West Indian
transport lines.
Those who are urging the establishment
OF Philippine transport service from
this city by way of the Mediterranean and
the Suez Canal say it is cheaper than
the Pacific route from San Francisco, not
withstanding the heavy canal tolls. They
argue that the high freight charges from
the Atlantic seaDoard to San Francisco
on an ordinary cargo of eastern products
considerably exceed the canal tolls, and
that time. as we'll as money, may be slvtd
by the canal route. a strong belief that
the Crook and perhaps one other ship
may be assigned to such a service is en-
tertained by Brooklyn shippers
The times., 1900-12-31
A Notable Crank Crusade,

(ffOm lhe VhlcagO lllnes-H HeraId.)
The great Temperance crusade of twenty five
years ago, which had its beginning in Ohio,
and in which women knet upon the sidewalks
in front OF saloons and prayed day after day
until many 4 rumseller eapitulsted, was one OF
the remarkable movements OF the century. It
was a spectacular expression OF woman's ab-
horrence Of the evils of the liquor traffic.
But since that crusade began the sale of in
toxicants has increased by millions of gallons
annually The blocking up OF the entrances TO
saloons by praying women did not make men
temperate Neither can you make men tenn
perate by prohibitory laws or by destroying the
property of saloons, The OF sobriety rests
today where it has always rested since the be-
ginning OF time-upon the education and moral
training of the youth in the homes.
The times., 1900-12-31
Watch the Hanna Job.

(From the indianapolis News)
We urge the people to look out for tn, Ship
Subsidy bill. The men who are backing 1t will
spare effort to force it through. And Il they
catch the opponents of the measure of their
guard for a moment they may be- trusted to
make the most Of it, In this connection, We
would remark that the so-called amendments have
not improved the bill perceptibly. The men in
terested in its passage would cease to be inter-
ested II it were changed so as to be fair to all.
What they want is a subsidy for their fast pas
senger steamships. But amendments or no
amendments, the bill is wrong in principle. and
should be beaten. We note that Senator Hanna
says that the only lobby that this threatened
legislation has brought to Washington is one
opposing the subsidy. But Senator Hanna always
would have bis little Joke
The times., 1900-12-31
ELECTRIC DEAL IN BOSTON.
J. Pierpont Morgan Engineering .
Big Combination.

BOSTON. Dec. 3O.-A combination of the
Edison and Boston Electric Light Com
panies, of this city. is likely. Circulars
calling meeting of the stockholders of
each corporation are to be mailed this
evening. The meetings will be held within
fortnight. Each company pays per cent
dividends and earns great deal more. A
new plan is TO eliminate competition and to
enable the stockholders TO receive the very
large surplus earnings.
J. Pierpont Morgan is the largest stock
holder in the Edison concern, and it is he
who is credited with arranging the details
OF the proposed combination. Very few Of
the stockholders know anything Of the
plan. A few, however. have an inkling of
what is coming, and have bought all the
stocks Of each company that have been Of
fered for several weeks past. steadily ad
vancing the quotations. though without at
tracing attention. The details OF the plan
are being guarded.
The times., 1900-12-31
The Power of the Senate.
Trom the Philadelphia Times.)

1t can veto every appointment by the President.
every treaty negotiated by him, and in practice it
yetoes every House measure that does not accord
with the sentiments of practically all its own
members for under the indefinable usage dignifed
with the title of Senatorial courtesy a single
Senator is permitted to hang up an appoint
ment, treaty, or bill indefinitely If he objects to
consideration or adoption. The Senate is fast
becoming a collection of the representatives, OF
individual or corporate wealth which is thus en-
trenched in the very citadel of Federal authority.
The times., 1900-12-31

A despatch from London yesterday
stated that it is understood in official cir
cles that Lord Salisbury has asked Lord
Pauncefote to extend his mission to this
country until next November, instead of
going into retirement in April as had
been intended. The British Government
naturally desires to keep Lord Paunce-
fote here until the leading affairs with
which he has been identified have been
concluded. The canal and Alaskan ne
gotiations have progressed greatly under
his care and through his brilliant diplo-
macy. He has the pauncefote
Treaty to his credit, and it is largely due
to his influence at the State Department
that the British flag now flies over the
former American Porcupine district of
Alaska. He has not yet succeeded in Sc
curing the surrender of our Lynn Canal,
or of any part of the Alaskan coast. but
there is no doubt that such matters will
be taken actively in hand as soon as Mr..
Mckinley can get Congress off his
hands"
The times., 1900-12-31
1t Rests with Congress.
(From the Philadelphia Record.)

Ii would not be very difficult matter to wee
out from West Point this system of supplemental
discipline to which all classes of cadets arr
tacitly committed. and which, as shown in the
testimony in the pending enquiry they are vii
ling to uphold even at the cost OF many deneri
marks, heavy penalties, and possible expulsion
After investigation shall have run its course il
will devolve upon Congress to determine whethe
the radical change in cadet customs necessary
for the abolition of hazing shall be made, o
whether the traditional methods OF trying out
our military neophytes shall remain without
material modification or official interference
The times., 1900-12-31
PIatt. OdeI. md Reform !.
(From the Binghamton Leader.)

kfItlsH NIt iIIkIIlII'tN7'I I1eF'S1tIFV
II Mr. Odell shpl check the present swelling
tide of extravaganza at Albany and restore the
old economical order of things, he will win
the gratitude and good will OF every taxpayer
in the State. In the Light OF the record OF
the last three executives, this seems almost
too much to hope for, but the public has been
given so much encouragement to hope for better
things under Governor 0dell that there will be
general disappointment Of he fails to redeem the
promises that have been made on his behalf.
The times., 1900-12-31
The nonorn benton Outrnge

Nfrobs the lbnlahapols ETess.D
The Cudaby kidnapping is creating great stir
in the world, and justice is making tremendous
efforts TO apprehend the miscreants that squeezed
a ransom OF s25, 900 out OF the millionaire packer.
1t would be interesting to know what efforts are
being made by the proper authorities toward ap-
pretending the fiends that kidnapped poor Honora
Benton, and sold her into slavery in a 'lumber
hell near Hurley Wis. from which she escaped
only by suicide Must this terrible crime go
unpunished because her relatives are poor?
The times., 1900-12-31
The cond.t-smith Case.
Trom the Chicago rribunc.)

A few New York dressmakers may feel in
dignant because the law not enforced against
Miss Condit Smith. Nobody else will be. The
feeling with many is that it is better not to
have a law which produces little revenue, gives
little protection to American labor, except few
milIiners and dressmakers; which enables rough
custom house officers to exercise their authority
most Extensively. and which is not uniform in its
operations. since it is suspended in several in
stances By Treasury regulations.
The times., 1900-12-31
perhap. Hanna Only Wrote 1t.

(From the Chicago Chroniele)
OF course we shall have to accept Mr.. Hanna s
denial OF the report that he threatened to force
an extra session of Congress unless the chipping
bill were passed by March 4. lie says he never
cave utterlnce to the threat and that settles it.
At the same time. it must be admitted that
the menace has distinctly Hannaish twang-es-
peciallv as it is beyond dispute that Mr. Hanna
has the power to order an extra session il he
feels like it.
The times., 1900-12-31
4 Minnesota Moses.
From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.

II is. OF course. too early TO predict the result
Of the contest for the succession to the seat
in the United States Senate made vacant by
the death OF Cushman X. Davis. Bu. il may be
stated with confidence that OF the candidates in
the field Gen. Moses 4. Clapp is the strongest in
promises OF Legislative support; the strongest in
the moral support OF public sentiment throughout
the State, and the strongest in the qualities
which win support.
The times., 1900-12-31

second siege of Kimberley does not
much wear the appearance OF an end to
the war in South Africa! On the contrary,
it carries a good deal of suggestion that
the Beers may have gathered and reor-
ganized their scattered army. and are
once more ready for serious operations.
In the mean time, Lord Kitchener's two
hundred thousand men are being kept too
busy to eat. 1t is a queer military prop
osition-one that Private Orthris'
would term, unusual sanguinary."
The times., 1900-12-31
A whole Century War.
From the Manches,er Union.)

(From the Manchester Union.)
Possibly, now that the election is over, the
Taft Commission would like to amend its l,se
diction that the last shadow of in the
Philippines would disappear within sixty days OF
election day by striking out 'sixty days and
inserting in place thereof the words before the
now century ends
The times., 1900-12-31

After the developments of Saturday on
the London stock exchange it occurs to
us that, by common consent or parlia-
mentary legislation. close season for
guinea pigs will have to be established,
or the breed, which is now badly scared
and fearfully decimated, will swiftly and
silently vanish away, and never be heard
from again"
The times., 1900-12-31

Gossip has it that the Danish West
Indies purchase is again about complete
all but a Congressional appropriation.
We wonder if the same old pros looters are
in the deal this time,
The times., 1900-12-31
Not There.

If rom IIu-bits-t
Professor (returnng home at night. hears
noise)-is someone there?
Burglar (under the hedl-Ne
Proiessor-Thats strange! ] was positive soma.
one under my bed
The times., 1900-12-31

There ought to be one consolation for
the Omaha police. They may not be eff
cient in catching kidnapers, but they
would be invaluable in the corn belt as
scare Groves
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
PROMINENT MAN
 IS UNDER ARREST
Pending Investigation Into the Killing of Mrs, Lydia GriS-
 will at Phoenix

New York, December SO.-Merrit D. Hoff, president of the Turnagain Arm Gold Min ing Company of Phoenix, Ariz., was ar rested here today and is held pending an investigation by the police into the death of Mrs Nora Hammers, who was found dead in her room today with bullet in her brain Hoff, who has been acquainted with Mrs. Hammers since July, admits that he was in the room at the time of the shooting which was done with his re- revolver, but he claims the woman commit ted suicide. Charles Gaussen, a friend Of Hoff and Mrs. Lydia Griswill, a sister of the dead woman, have also been arrested. These two maintain that the woman killed herself because she feared that Hoff, who has a wife and daughter, intended to cease his acquaintance with her.
 Hoffs revolver was found dn one of the dead woman's hands. Hoff claims that when Mrs. Hammers fired the fatal shot he picked up the weapon. and ran for a doctor. On the way he met Gaussen and told him of the tragedy. Hoff says he gave the revolver to Gaussen, who in turn took 1t back to the room where the shoot ing occurred and placed 1t In the woman's hand Hoff lived eighteen years in Minne- apols, and was the station agent of the Great Northern Railroad in that city.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
ANOTHER BRITISH
 POST IS CAPTURED
tcontinued From First Page.)

(Continued From First Page.) tion. They have no guns or transport but are well supplied with Lee-Melford rifles and ammunition. Captured Boers say that the intention of these commandos is to roam about and wait until General Dewet appears upon the scene"
 Dispatches arriving in London do not concur i'm the opinion that the Cape Dutch are about to rise, but on the contrary say they appear to be tired of the war and de- sirous of peace. Many refuse to supply the Boers with food, and are willing to give in- formation to the British regarding the Boer movements.
 Details of the Greylinstad affair show that while Colvilles column was pursuing the Boers a second force of 400 of the enc my was seen moving toward the camp where the British transport was inspanned. The small British force made a plucky stand until endorsements arrived with ar tillery, and after a severe fight the Boers were defeated. The British losses alto- gether were nine killed ad sixty-three wounded and missing. The Boers are said to have had thirty -one killed.
 Not Much Change.
 Lord Kitchener, wiring from Pretoria Saturday, December 29, says:
 'There is not much change in the situa- tion in Cape Colony. The eastern force of the enemy appears to have broken up in small parties at Utrecht and to be moving about rapidly in the same district evi- dently waiting for support from the north
 'The last report states that the western force is moving to Carnavon. Delisle and Thorneycroft are in close pursuit.
 '"The French has occupied Ventorsdorp Clements reports that he is opposed on the road to Rustenburg The eastern line was blown up near Pan and train was held up this morning. on the Standterton line near Waastal station.
 Whites column has arrived at Senekal Knox's column and Boyes' brigade are holding Dewet from breaking southward." |"
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
COPY OF THE LAST
 LETTER TO CUDAHY
Writer Threatens to Finish the
 Boy With a Bullet
WRITTEN BY AN AMATEUR
The Handwriting Is the Same as That in the Famous Letter of Decen-
 Der l9 Demanding the Ram
 som-one from "Eloise T."

Omaha, Neb., December 30.-The Cudahy family remained at home today and be- yond giving out an exact copy of the text of the letter received from the kidnappers Thursday MT. Cudahy refused to see any reporter, remarking that he was through with the newspapers" The orthography of the letter is that of an amateur, as Is also the writing, which Is in the same hand as the letter of December 19 demanding the ransom.
 Detectives today secured information which they expect will result in locating the buggy used by the men in the abduc- tion-
 Another man has been found who posi- lively identified Crowe as the man who acted as a principal in the negotiations with the Schneiderwinds for the Grover street cottage.
 A threatening letter received by MT. Gu dahy the day after he offered a reward of s25, 900 for the arrest and conviction of the men who kidnapped his son was given out today. The reward was offered on Decem- Der 21. On the morning of December 22 the postman delivered the menacing letter, which was handed to Mrs. Cudahy. The letter was addressed:
 "E. D. Cudahy 51S Solth Thirty-seventh street, Omaha
 The address, as well as the letter. is printed in lead pencil. The letter is writ ten on common note paper ruled with blue ink, which is scarcely traceable. The post mark shows that the letter was mailed at the post office at a. m. Saturday, Decem- Der 9, showing clearly that one of the gang of abductors was in the post office at that date, if the letter had the same origin as the letter demanding the ransom. That the origin was the same is attested by Gen. John c. Cowin, who saw both mis- sives. The letter reads:
 "Curdahy-If you value the boys life at the price of a bullet you will withdraw the reward at once. And let well enough alone. If you don't do this, we will finish the Job with Bullet. If any man, wheth- CT guilty or innocent is ever arrested a bullet vii close the Boys mouth. You will think about this worning when its too late.''
 The only marked difference between this letter and the letter demanding a ransom is in the greater number of misspelled words. This, however, may be an affecta- tion for it will be observed that the most difficult words are spelled correctly, where as some of the simple words are misspell- ed
 "Withdrawn" and "reward" are correct ly spelled. while the comparatively easy word guilty" is spelled "gilty."
 Speaking of the letter General Cowan, attorney for Cudahy, said:
 '"The day after the reward was offered Mrs. Cudahy received letter printed in lead pencil the same as the letter that was left on the lawn, but this letter came through the mail and was delivered by the carrier. The letter was immediately shown to me and I thought that the chief of po- lice ought to see it, as it might help in the investigation, but I advised strenuously that nothing whatever should be said about it, because I thought it to the interest of all to keep quiet.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
DISSATISFACTION AS
 ID IMPROVEMENTS
Only $9O,000 Appropriated for Part of the Ten
 neSSee

New Decatur, December SO.-(Special)- There is much dissatisfaction expressed here in regard to the small appropriation made by Congress for the improvement of the Tennessee river. Only s9O.OOO were appropriated for the Tennessee river be- tween Chattanooga and Riverton. and s25,- 900 below Riverton.
 General Joseph Wheeler who is now in Washington, D. C., in a letter to a friend in this city concerning the appropriation, says:
 When this condition was developed I immediately sought Senators Morgan and Pettus. I explained the situation and the injustice of the small appropriation to Sem ator Morgan and he will do all in his pow CT to correct it in the Senate I will see Senator Pettus as soon as l can."
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT
Spoke to an Immense Audience in Car
 negie Hall.

New York, December Ex-Governor Roose- welt spoke this evening at Carnegie Hall before an audience of young men that com pletely filled the house. It was a mass meeting arranged by the Y. M. c. A. of the city, but it was somewhat unique in the fact that the chief speaker was in a way addressing more than hundred other au- diences throughout the country. It had been arranged that copies of Governor Roosevelt's address could be secured in ad- vance and sent to secretaries of associa- tions throughout the country, and it was said that the address was read aloud at mere than hundred other meetings a the same hour.
 The Vice-President-elect was received with prolonged applause
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
"ELolSE IT."
She Says Hell Hath No Fury Like g
 Woman's Scorn."

Cincinnati, December SO-The Enquirer has received the second strangely signif- cant letter from "Eloise IT," who now signs herself "Eloise V. Farrell" In this letter the mysterious writer says that con- lectures as to her identity on the part of tAe public are wrong-that she is not Liz zie Burns, and that the correspondents are not at all likely to fathom the mystery of her identity. She also gives reasons for her offer to clear up the Cudahy mystery.
 Hell hath no fury like woman scorned" is the quotation that she uses to explain her position.
 The letter Is dated December %, and again the woman-if the writer is woman gives names and dates that are convinc- ing on the point that she knows enough about the Cudahy Kidnapping to be want ed. Her letters are lengthy and most mys- teriouS in text.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
George w. lNorthup Dead.

Chicago. December 30. - George N. Northup, D. D ,.LL.D., professor of the ology aud head of the department in the divinity school of the University of Chi cago, died today. pr. Northup was in his 75th year and his health had been failing for a number of years. He had been a resident of Chicago since 1867. was pres- dent of the Baptist Union Theological Seminary for more than twenty-five years, and since he insisted on retiring from that position in 1S92-93, when the seminary be- came the divinity school of the University of Chicago, had been the head of the de- partment of theology.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
McGovern-Yanger Match.

Chicago, December 3O-Benny Yanger, the ripton' Slasher, through his manager to- ght deposited a forfeit of 5000 with eorge Siler and issued a challenge to fight erry McGovern at 122 pounds ringside be- re the club offering the best induce ents. As these are the Nterms asked by .cGovern's manager, it is almost a cer- linty that the match will be made. If the len meet it will be for the featherweight championship of the world.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
American Maize in Bad Form.

Berlin December 3O - Much American maize of the 1900 crop is arriving here in bad condition.
 The Society of Berlin Grain and Produce Dealers has cabfed to American exporters, cautioning them to see that their goods correspond with the certificates
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Election of Officers,

Officers for 1901 were elected as follows:
 Rev. Dr. Mendes, president; Rev. DeSola Montrel, I. N Demtetz, Louisville; Dr. A. Friedenwald of Baltimore and Dr. K. H. Sarasch of New York, vice presidents; Jacob Height New York. treasurer; Albert Lucas, Max Cohen, Isador Hirschfield and J. Buchalter, all of New York. secretar- ies, and Rev. Dr. Klein of New York, Rev. Dr. Schaffer of Baltimore, Rev. pr. Schne- berger of Baltimore, s. M. Roeder of New York. Joseph Bluementhal of New York. Dr. Adler of Washington, L. N. Levy of New York pr. S. s. Cohen of Philadelphia, Nathan Hutkoff of New York, Harris Alt schul of Jersey City, Rev. Philip Jachez of New York; Rev. H. s. Morals of New port R. l., Rev. D. M. Kaplan of Mon'tre- al J. H. Greensboro of Philadelphia, A. Penn of New York and Rev. pr. Drach- man of New York trustees and members of the executive committed
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Preparing Prince Henry.

London. December a.-With reference to the order for Prince Henry of Prussia to repair to Berlin, which the Nord Deutsche Allegemne Zetung explains as due to she wish of Emperor William to have him learn the affairs of government the Berlin correspondent of the Daily News mention ed a conjecture that the summons is pre- paratory to a visit by the Kaiser to the United States.