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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

of their own families in case of compli-
Gated illness, have they any right to sit by
with complacency while the same men pro-
coed to use the hospitals for their labora-
tories?
1t is not at all an exaggeration to say
that German scientists, advocates OF this
fiendish practice, have gone beyond the
stage in which they are content with ami
mails for their experiments. Reputable
medical journals in Berlin repor, aat
these men have subjected living " %
and children in charity hospitals TO
speakable tortures, resulting in death
lifelong disease. This is not a matter
fecting merely animals. The animal
ton has already suffered so :nucG
hands OF man that perhaps the sgon
few more rabbits, cats, and dogs
create no very great disturbance. But /.
a conflict between two schools OF thought,
of healing; one whose foundation is mercy,
gentleness, kindness to every living thing;
the other. founded on zeal for knowledge.
without regard to the suffering which 1t
may cost to discover one new law. In many
cases it is not even the love for science.
but the desire for fame and money which
Is the motive for useless cruelty. 1t APP
pears that in Germany man may stand
well in the medical profession, be counte-
nanced by the Emperor, and have prac-
tice among reputable people. and yet
frankly admit that he has implanted the
germs of cancer, consumption. and dis
eases of yet more painful and revolving
nature in women who ignorantly trusted
in him as a healer. Do we want calious
scientists of that type here in America? II
we do not, let us insist that scientific in
vestigation shall be open, aboveboard, and
regulated by public opinion so that it shall
not, at any rate, cause unnecessary suffer-
ing to the defenceless.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

A suspected case of bubonic plague in
San Francisco and scare in New York,
due TO a report that possibly infected
ships are on their way to the mainland
from Hawaii, reminds us that all danger
of a visitation from this Asiatic scourge
has not disappeared. The plague has been
coming nearer and nearer to our shores
from several different directions for year
past. and there is no doubt that American
health authorities generally are looking
forward to the hot season with anxiety.
No one in Washington need worry, how
ever. Should the bubonic scourge reach
here the District Commissioners would
make it wear a muzzIe, and then it would
be harmless
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08
Constitutional Rights.


1t cannot be admtted-st least not until such
a. principle is affirmed lay the Supreme Court
that Congress las any power to extend some pso-
visions Of the Constitution to new territory, or
TO withhold other provisions Of the Constitution.
The Constitution does not confer any such power
upon Congress, and it is from that instrument it
derives every power it has This is precisely the
contention against the Porto Riclu bill as it
passed the House, and will apply with equal
force to Senator Davis amendment unl-s5 he
changes its language to make il express simply
the sentiment OF Congress that Porto Rico is ter
ritory Of the United States within IN. meaning
OF that section OF the Constitution which declares
TINT imposts and exeises shall be t.niforln.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08
LUMBER DEALERS MEET.
Plans Completed for Display ut the
Paris Exposition.

BALTIMORE, March THE eighth an
nual convention of the National Wholesale
Lumber Dealers Association was opened
this morning and about $50 out-of-town
members are in attendance. By far the
most interesting action of the convention
is the matter of building the structure
which is TO contain the exhibits of the
American lumbermen at the Paris EXPOSE
ton. this being made. the subject OF discus
sion in every gathering of members Of the
convention. and it is practically an assured
fact at the present time that the building
will be constructed in Baltimore. The
building will be known as the commercial
forestry building and will be 5Gx200 feet.
II will be built in Baltimore and forwarded
in sections to the exposition. where it viii
be put up. 1t will cost about $40, 600.
Commissioners General Ferdinand W.
Peck has secured a concession from the
French Government of Is COO square feet
of land upon which the display of American
lumber interests will be made. After the
building is erected and finished the ex-
hibits will follow as they are offered by
the separate dealers throughout the coun-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

(From the Richmond Tmes)
True obedience is to submit ones self to
the authority of the law. This lesson is
necessary to religious life and TO good citi-
zeuship. We sometimes think that this
sort of discipline is lacking in our modern
hGines. Family discipline is nothing like
so rigid as it was half century ago. Chill
dren have more liberties now than in times
past We are not disposed to be Puritani-
cal. We do not believe in harsh disci-
pline in the home. but We do believe with
all our heart and mind in firm discipline.
We do not believe in breaking the chTd's
will by vigorous application of the LASH.
but We do believe in training the child's
will and in bringing it into subjechon. We
believe, in short. i'll teaching the child the
lesson OF obedience. We believe in teach
ing obedience as great moral and relig-
ious principle. We believe In teaching the
child to obey, because it is right for thu
child to be subject to authority. II THIS
great principle be thoroughly instilled into
the child. it will grow up with reverence
for parents. for home. for the government.
and for God.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

Perhaps We shall have little civil war
in Kentucky after all. to enliyen the
monotony of Congress with its trust legis-
lation and enmity toward the Constitution
1t appears that the Taylor mountain ban
dts have stolen large lot of State arms
and ammunition, and with them are arm
ing guerrilla bands. bill is before the
State Legislature authorizing General Cas-
tleman TO equip an expedition and go
after the property of the Commonwealth.
The actual truth probably is that the Tay
Tor men are arming the moonshineTs and
bushwhackers for the protection of certain
Of Governor Goebel's assassins, or insti
gators of his murder who have taken
refuge in the mountains to escape Justice.
So there is q possibility of lively times In
the Bluegrass State.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

The local Administration press expresses
much admiration for the mastery way in
which Mr.. Oxnard, who is said TO be the
real author of the Payne bill, has managed
the campaign for that iniquity so far. 1t
trodden beet farmer humbug to perfection
in impressing conscientious members that
they ought to violate the Constitution for
the sake of protection. The beet farmer
as sugar power is VIGOROUSLY a myth
Beet sugar is nothing but a mixture Of
oxnard, Spreckels and Havemeyer
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08
SECRETARY ROOT IN HAVANA.
With General Ludlow He Begins Hi,
Cuban Tour of Inspcctiun

HAVANA, March THE transport
Sedgwick, with Secretary of War Root
and General Ludlow on board, arrived here
at O'Clock this morning. A salute was
fred from the forts as she passed in.
Governor General Wood and STAFF and
the staff OF General Ludlow boarded the
transport and greeted the two officials
Secretary Root drove straight to the Pal
ace, where he will stop during his brief
sojourn in Havana. Afterward he wi
make tour of the ports of the Island
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

Hrom the Indianapolis Prrss.)
About the cheapest and silliest eXcnac f0r pass
ing the Porto Rican Tariff bill is that it opens
the way for an opinion OF the Supreme Court ON
the cOnstitutionality Of the question. There
might be something in the argument il that were
the only way open to an adjudication, and if the
judgment OF the court pronounced this time
were necessary. But it is not the only way, or
the best way. Indeed, it is an sftcrthought, Il
mere subtsriuge, advanced to shield from an out
ragged public sentiment the men who have been
guilty Of a blunder which is less pardonable than
A crime
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

Circumstances would seem TO indicate &
rapid development of the Russian game in
the East. Korea owes Japan six or seven
million yen. This the philanthropic Mus
coyite Government proposes to pay. and
doubtless will follow payment by an invi-
tation to the Mikado to pack his bag and
retire from the peninsula. 1t is hard TO see
how Japan can escape the necessity of a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08
The Principle Involved.


John Hampden's tax was only few shillings
And the stainp tax was in itself very oppres-
sive But there is The principle at stake, as
there was in King Charles time, and under George
III. We are taxing Porto Ricans without repre-
sentaton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

(from the Chicago Journai)
1t means great deal that the Times Her
add should have been sternly just whsr r> YER
diet is against its party and against is cditcrs
personal friend, the President
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.
senator Lodge. Specialize popul

senator Lodges Spcecn.--The popular
verdict is that by his Philippine speech
yesterday the Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge has
taken a position in the front rank OF the
oratorsI in the Senate. 1t was the most
pretentious effort of his career in Wash
ington-the standard doubtless. by which
his forensic ability will be measured in
future. He was happiest when he spoke
without referring to the elaborate notes
lay in front of him upon his desk.
Is manner was intense. his diction
gestures appropriate, ami his
mi and glowing. He advanced
cDosition with reference to the
s. but simply rected the history
sands, described the character of
PIE and made a forceful and effect
"a for the retention by this Gov
emit of the archipelago To the poll
MS the speech was disappointing in
that no mention was made of the Admin
lstrations projected fiscal policy for the
insular Possessions and particularly for
the Philippines il had been thought that
he would more clearly define this feature
of the question, on which hinge the most
exciting issues Of the coming campaign.
than Senator Foraker did last Friday.
Representing as Senator Lodge does that
much-vaunted element. the scholar in
politics." and describing his vocation in
the Congressional Directory as that of
letters, the literary critics among his
auditors were surprised to hear him in his
peroration. characterize as that greatest
Of poets" the English rhymster and cynic
whose familiar quatrain has for the past
few years been at once the delight end the
consolation of those gentlemen who in
dulge too freely in cakes and ale and then
pretend 10 embrace the doctrine of Sena
tor Lodges greatest of poets" as thus
set forth:
It matters not how strait the gate,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

(From the Portland Argus)
And yet you dare not predict that the President
will veto the bill. although he knows il is his
plain duty to do 50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08
Litt1eficId for Vice President.-H

Litt1eficId for Vice President.-How
would the Hon. Charles E. Littlefield of
Maine suit the bosses of the Republican
machine for Mr.. McKinleys running mate?
This question is heard frequently at the
Capitol of late and many men who under
stand something of ordinary political .1an-
agemcnt are asking it seriously The White
House crowd is putting forth the claim that
Congress alone is responsible for the
party's suspicious change of front on the
Porto RiCan question, and that the Presi-
dent stands today where he stood last De-
cember. when in ringing phrases he plead
ed for free trade for Porto Rico. Ii this ia
true, it is considered that Mr.. Mckinley
must feel grateful to Mr.. Littefeld for the
courageous and consistent attitude he has
maintained all through the Porto Rican
nastiness. 1t is conceded tat Mr. Mckin-
ley will be permitted to say something
about the running mate the Philadelphia
Convention is to give him. # is natural TO
suppose. therefore, that for variety OF
reasons the President would not veto any
likely measure locking to the nomination
of Mr. Littefield for second place. Prt-
marily, Mr. Littleield is entirely new to
national politics, and thus far in his brief
career has made a most favorable impress
sion en- the country. His private life hae
been as clear as his public career He is
young and capable. He has I o money, and
therefore his nomination 70. Vice Presi-
dent could not be charged either to the in
fluence of the barrel" in politics or to,
the demands of the corporations. Whether
for the lack of these influences on his, side
he would be acceptable to the Hanna ma
chine is of course considered doubtful.
But that he would make strong candidate
and lend responsibility to the ticket is not
doubted. Not since Blaine ran has
New England been represented on the Re
publican national ticket. and it is thought
the party in that se,'tion is getting in such
a condition that some substantial cOnsid
Grafton may be Necessary this year to hold
that group OF States solid.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08
Democrats at work.-Tre Democratic

Democrats at Work.-Tfe Democratic
Congressional Campaign Con- littee at last
has started earnestly TO work. Headquar-
tiers have been opened in the Regent Hotel,
and Secretary James Kerr has been pl"ced
in charge Chairman James d. Richardson
gives the work much attention as is
admitted by bis arduous duties as the
party's floor leader in the House. Secre-
lary Kerr already has sent out much val
liable campaign literature and expects soon
to have the work well organized and ca
pably manned. His staff of assistants has
not been announced. though it is supposed
nearly all of these were selected for him
before Re was reelected secretary. and
that they will begin active operations as
soon as the necessary funds for salaries
and other expenses have been turned into
the treasury.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08

The Presidents Deninl.-In the denial
the Presidents advisers are making of any
participation on his part in forcing the
Porto Rican Tariff bill through the House
or OF his sympathy with that measure APP
parently account has not been taken OF
plain and unambiguous statements of mem
beers of the House to the contrary. f. is
recalled that Mr.. Bromwell of Ohio. in
speech advocating the bill. declared on the
floor of the House that Mr. Mckinley had
sent for him ard asked him as a personal
favor ana political necessity to vote for the
measure Naturally it is now being asked
if Mr.. Bromwell deliberately misrepre-
scented the President and tricked the House.
Those who know Mr. Bromwell intimately
Indignantly resent the intimation that he
would commit such an offence. Mr.. Eddy
of Minnesota is another member who. when
the contest was close in the House, says he
was sent for by the President and urged
on the same grounds as those described by
Mr.. Bromwell to vote for the bill AT the
time Mr. Eddy made no secret of this. and
discussed it with the utmost unreserye with
other members OF the House o. both parties
who live at the Hotel Varnum. His friends
state that Mr.. Eddy is not the sort of
man to put up with the kind of trifiing
some of Mr.. McKinley's overzealous friends
are now practcing on the country and on
members of his party in the House. The
Minnesotan il is said. will be heard from
in a way to make himself felt if White
House tactics are not soon changed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-08
Has Hill n andidnte:-Coincid

ID
with the announcement that the Hon.
David Bennett Hill wants to come into the
reservation and bury the Ratchet comes
the story that he has a candidate to pit
against Mr.. Bryan. Judge Parker is given
as the name OF the amiable citizen who
has placed his political future in the hands
of Hin. 1t is not believed that Hill enter
tains any hope at this time of defeating
Bryan with Judge Parker or anyb1dy else.
He is thought to be wiser than he was in
1896. when the provincial press CT Manhat
tan Island honestly misguided him into the
belief that he and Whitney were goirg to
control the Chicago Convention. Washing
touians. including the majority Of the
II ambers of both branches of Cong es=.
have learned not to put much reliance on
national political predictions made by New
York newspaper writers. For that reason
the story that Judge Parker seriously is
candidate for the Presidential nomination
finds no credence here. The theory upon
which his alleged candidacy is based is
that Bryan is still too weak in the East to
get a two thirds vote on the first tallOt
realized here that this theory was exp!od-
ed by Mr. Bryau's recent tour of the East.
where he bore down all opposition. even
including the crafty Arthur Pue German.
Therefore il is not considered at al probl-
BILE that Hill is trying 10 get back into the
party councils for the purpose of wreak-
ing vengeance on Bryan or the Western
element.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-16

from January / up to and including
June II, look different Here they are:
1860. 1899. Gain
IA days in june. 1885 1929 S2,602
Jan. to June IA. :, 535, 442 1,533.861 1,5S1
And will stay that way awhile too.
There was an impetus in the export
cattle business last month, as there
nearly always is in May. The total out
go from American ports was 1893 head,
an increase over April of 4,S62 and an
increase over March of 1903. Compared
with May Of 1899, with the exports
amounted to 33,251, there was decrease
of 4,Se2. In the first five months, of this
year exports of cattle were 123, $685.
against $50. 435 in the corresponding five
months last year, showing d decrease
this year Of 1857. There was also a de-
crease of 30, 900 from five months of 1888
and a decrease of 1850 from 1897.
A great many people are unable to
understand why it is that American
steers in Liverpool are selling at 13d14c,
while there is nothing good enough to
command as high as &c in Chicago. The
strong prices abroad are unquestion
oecasioned by the Diminishing supplies,
and the diminishing supplies. according
to some old-timers who claim to know,
are the result Of a decline in the num-
Der Of exporters engaged in the Sbusi-
ness. AS there is more profit in export
ing a few cattle at a high price than
a large number at a low price, the
gradual concentration Of the Industry in
a few hands becomes understood.
Compilations from bulletins by the bu-
real Of statistics show the following ex-
norris in YiO1fc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-16
WHEAT Turns Strong
On the Reports of Drouth,
Insects and Floods.
JULY ENDS 1al 1-8 DOWN
Coarse Grains improved
Provisions a Shade Up.

Chicago, June 15-After a period OF
weakness early the wheat market today
turned strong on unfavorable crop re
ports, July closing Is cents over
yesterday. Corn closed IA cent and oats
Is cent improved Provisions closed
steady.
At the beginning of the session and for
brief time following there were the fol-
lowing considerations of a bearish hue:
Weak Liverpool cables, rain in South Da-
kota and the southern part OF North Da-
kota and the weather bureau predictions
Of rains 70 rthe two Dakotas. July opened
csc to 1-2c under yesterday at - 3-3 10
z SIC. The bears had very short in
ming, however. The bulls turned to their
great friend and throughout the session
received from the northwest the gloom
lest brand of crop reports in the market.
Some OF the northwest could not get half
a crop, Others that any kind Of crop
would be a delightful surprise A board
OF trade statistician wired that the yield
in the drought territory this season IN
der favorable circumstances from now on
would not be over 100 100000 bushels. Be
sides these dismal tidings Kansas com
planned of insect damage, Tennessee, In
diana and Southern Illinois complained Of
foods. There was a steady demand from
the Northwest during the day as well as
excellant support from local interests.
July from the opening advanced steadily
- O. 81 4
yesterday at 74c Clearances in wheat
and -four were equal 10 $4,000 bushels.
Primary receipts aggregated $4,000 bush
els, compared with $4,000 bushels last
year. Minneapolis and Duluth reported
438 cars against $50 last week and 666 a
year ago. Local receipts amounted TO 81
cars, 3 of contract grade.
Corn opened weak on lower cables and
sympathy with wheat. Trade the greater
part of the session was quiet, but the
market turned firm later Country offer
ings were light; the GOODNESS and rains
west were unfavorable: there was a fair
cash demand and the wheat rally was also
a help of some magnitude For export
177OOO bushels were sold by one firm. Re-
ceipts here were 15S cars. July sold be-
tween So 3-8c and SOC, closing lac up at
IS 7-Sc.
Oats were quiet but firm. save for d
little dip at the opening in sympathy with
wheat. Northwest buying Of September
was one of the featuhes. July closed 1-Sc
over yesterday at 2 5-8c to 34c.
The provisions market started strong
with considerable outside buying at an
average advance over last night Of &C
Commission people led the buying for an
hour, netting a further moderate advance,
but on the bulge packers sold, smothering
out most of the advance. The close was
steady. July pork closed a shade higher
at s11.22 IL TO SLIPS: July lard 1-2c up
at SC, 50 - AMI July ribs shade i'm proved
at $655.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow:
Wheat. 50 cars; corn 700 cars; oats TO;
oats. go; hogs, 1900 head.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-16

grees daily warmer than the normal
and the otaI rainfall "a inches. when
IS As inch less than the normal. and 46s
inches less than for the same time last
June.
Since the first Of the year the rainfall
has been 1854 inches. which is Id inches
mere than the normal For the same
time last year the rainfall was 1874
inches
Last yesr and year before the river
was AZ its highest point on the 10th OF
June. FRED L JOHNSON. Observer.
Washington. June l5-Forecast:
Oklahoma and Indian Te-ritory-Fais
Saturday and Sunday; southe-ly winds
Kansas-Fair Saturday and Sunday:
warmer IN southwest portions Saturday:
southerly rwinds-