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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
NO MAINE ICE THIS YEAR.
The Trusts Methods of Keeping
Prices at n High Level.

BANGOR, Me-. Feb 17.-At this time Of
the winter the ice harvest in Maine is
usually far advanced and sometimes COM
pleted, but this season not pound has
been cut, nor have any preparations been
made for . harvest. In fact, it is as good
as settled that no ice of any account will
be cut in Maine this winter and none at
all on the Penobseot and Kennebec. the
two great ice rivers. In consequence of
this, there is i6leness instead of work for
several thousand men who until this year
hav. always found employment in filling
the Maine houses.
This condition OF affairs has been
brought about by the so-called Ice Trust,
which has within the last few years o.
tanned control or absolute ownership of
about So per cent of the ice privileges on
the Penobscot and Kennebec Rivers. and
which now, having plenty of ice on the
Hudson. neglects the Maine fields, whose
crop is not needed. 1t is the policy OF the
trust, as understood here to hold the
"dfrE Selds in reserve as a source of sup
ply in those years when the Hudson crop
fails. but not to harvest any ice in Maine
SO long as there is a plenty for the COM
pany's purposes on the Hudson. Having
practical control of the supply of ice for
New York City, the trust ought to be able
IL
that New Workers will learn next summer
the difference between a big crop with
free competition and restricted crop, all
In the hands of one concern.
On the Kennebee River are houses whose
aggregate capacity is about 200 900 TONS
and on the Penobscot about 300, 600 tons
could be stored at Bangor, with other
large quantities at points near by. On
the coast. at such places as Rockport.
gentvIlle probably 200,0 600 tons more can
be stored. thus making Names normal
house capacity about LOO, 900 tons, which
could be increased indefinitely should oc-
casion require and circumstances permit
On the Kennebec there remains of last
years crop about 400, 900 tons, and en- the
Penobscot about $4,000 tons. This, with
what will be cut by independent opera
tors along the coast. will make the States
total stock of ice this year not ever
500, 900 tons, most of it old, and subject
to 20 per cent shrinkage in shipping. Thus
Maine will have less than one-third of
her usual ice crop this year. and it is
doubtful IL much of that will be called
for, as 1t is not the policy of the rust
to handle any Maine ice so long as the
Hudson supply is barely sufficient to meet
whatever demand may exist at the prices
to be fixed by the trust.
The sale of the ice privileges on the |
Maine Rivers to the trust is now greatly |
depIored but 1t is too late. All the best |
privileges are now controlled by the |
trust, and the men who sold out have no |
desire to go into the business again, even
were there fair opportunity for doing /
So The harvesters are idle the houses |
are neglected. and the machinery rus ing
and the big scnooners that bring coal to /
Maine next summer will have to go away
empty. instead of having cargoes of ice
10 take back as in former years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
SALE OF AMERICAN SHOES.
Canada Buys Largely of United
Stntes EOOfgenr

Consul C. E. Turner, of Ottawa. has sent
to the State Department the following re-
port upon the sale of United States boots
and shoes in Canada:
There is a larger opening in Canada
for American boots and shoes than is be-
ing taken advantage of by manufacturers
OF the United States. Upon enquiry among
the dealers here. find that American
shoes are more salable than other makes.
but on looking over the returns OF imports
Of boots and shoes into Canada from the
United States. 1t appears that there was
sally SABA worth imported during the
fiscal year ended June 30. 1900. and for the
three months ended September 30. 1900,
the amount was s131 $50.
This is a very small percentage of the
trade. but it no doubt could be increased
If more attention was given to the matter
l believe there is good opening in nearly
all the larger cities of the Dominion for
branch stores of manufacturers of the
United States.
There is a large demand during the
winter months for heavy boots and shoes,
in tans and blacks. with rubber soles.
This applies particularly to mems wear.
though the demand for lady's shoes In
tans and black enamel is also large"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
JOHNS HOPKINS ENDOWMENT.
Friends of the University Confident
Tint IL VIII he Raised

BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. 17.-President
Gilman and the trustees of Johns Hop
kins University are now confident that
the s1,0O0,0OO endowment fund will be
raised in this city and thus assure the
gift of land valued at $4,000 for the new
site made conditional upon the raising OF
the endowment.
One of the trustees said today that $780,
600 of the endowment was in sight He
declined at present to give the names of
the contributors, but 1t is reported that
Theodore Marburg, Henry Walters, and
several other friends of the university
have agreed to contribute about 500, 900
each.
Mr.. Marburg is deeply interested in the
work of the university He recently pre-
scented the university with most valuable
collection of antiques. His name has been
mentioned in connection with the presi-
dency to succeed DIR. Gilman Several of
the trustees have been assured by prom
inent citizens that the 81 ,O00, 600 will GER
tainly be raised and that the university
shall not go outside of Maryland to get 1t.
President Gilman upon returning from
his recent visit to New York denied ru-
mors that the object of his visit was to
interest Carnegie and other wealthy men
in the endowment fund.
He said that while gifts from outside
philanthropsts were desirable and ac-
ceptable it was the hope of the university
that this special endowment could be Sc
cured in Maryland. 1t is expected that
important announcements in connection
with the project will be made on Hop
kins commemoration day, February %.
President Gilman's resignation was to
take effect from that date, but he has con-
scented to remain at the head of the uni
yersity until his successor is selected.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
REscUERs ALSO PERISH.
Three Boys Drowned in the Hudson
Near Haverstraw, NY

HAVERSTRAW. n. Y, Feb 17.-For the
son River at this point was frozen over
today. and number OF people took adj
vantage of the opportunity to go skating.
Among them were Patrick Cochlan. seven
teen years old. his ffteen-yesr-old
brother, James. and a companion, Will
liam Hession thirteen years old.
The boys did not keep near the rest OF
the skaters. but ventured down near Cof-
fer Dam, where there is an airhole. The
ice around this spot was very thin. James
Cochlan was being chased by the two
other boys when he got on this thin ice
and went through. His brother Patrick
Immediately went to his assistance and
also went in. Hession had skated to
barge, which was stuck in the ice near by
and got a rope.
This he threw to the elder Cochlan.
who had his arm around his brothers
waist Young Hession managed to get
Patrick upon the ice They made a moose
of the rope and threw 1t over James
head He stuck one arm through it and
the boys dragged him toward the strong
iee Patrick made a desperate effort to
reach his brother, but in doing so he
lost his balance and fell into the water
again. The rope slipped from under
James arm and he went down and never
came to the surface
Hession now tried to save Patrick Coch-
Ian. and in doing so he was dragged into
the water. He scrambled out twice but
in making a third attempt to rescue
Cochlan he went through the ice for the
last time.
Both boys were worn out and although
they fought to save themselves, they sank
together
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18

| Senophon. and qualitative analysis. Not
| one of these things is likely to be used, or
| even remembered, by the average student.
two years after leaving college, unless he
or she becomes a teacher. Those who do
become teachers will need an elementary
, knowledge in many different directions.
! But those who do not are simply using
| their time in learning something which
will be of no practical use to them, when
they might be getting mental discipline
III directions which would make their work
better in after life. In other words, they
are learning smattering OF everything,
and have not time to learn thoroughly
the thing on which their bread and but
ter depends. The result is a huge grist
OF specifically educated young people.
turned out of schools and colleges each
year without a thorough apprenticeship in
anything. All that they are good for is
to go into schools somewhere and pass the
superficial smattering on to other young
people, and as there are not schools and
salaries enough to go around the result
is sometimes deplorable.
1t goes without saying that everyone
should be able TO read, write, and use the
elementary rules of arithmetic and should
knew something of geography, history and
literature. When these things are learned
thoroughly, the person with particular
bent for some one thing should be trained
with a view to learning that thing thor
oughly. For the actor, the artist
the writer, or the wife and mother
a knowledge of literature and his
tory is useful il not essential. and
the more of such knowledge there can be-
the better. Training which develops the
judgment in practical matters is the most
useful in the world. for everyone is likely,
at some time or other, to need common
sense and well-trained hands. And these
are precisely the things not effected by the
present college course.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
THE KEARsARGE NOT INJURED
RumOr That Thirtecn-Inch Gun
Had Exploded Denied.

Admiral o'Neil. Chief of the Bureau OF
Ordnance of the Navy, stated last night
that there was no truth in the report from
Pensacola that one of the big thirteen
inch guns of the battleship Kearsarge had
exploded. One of the shells used in the
big CUR. he said, exploded about two
weeks ago during target practice but the
gun was not seriously injured. There was
some damage to its rifiing and it may be
found necessary to refine it.
The vessel will not return here imme-
diately, but will continue upon its cruise.
The explosion of shells occasionally hap
pens. and the rifiings Of the heavy guns
wear out after a certain amount of firing
and the repairs necessary to the Kear-
sarge gun, 1t is said, will be no more than
is required in such cases
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
NOT SHORT OF MONEY
Ran Behind Only in Certain Univer-
sity Departments.


CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb 17.-pecause
Harvard University has decided to give up
the Slavic department and in view of CIV
ing up the Harvard veterinary school, a
report has been published that the uni
versity has run behind $40. 900 this year.
The article has caused considerable COM
ment in educational circles, but nothing
could be further from the truth than that
Harvard has run short of funds. In an
interview. Acting President Wolcott said:
Friends OF Harvard need not worry
about this statement. for such a story
could never have been written by man
who knew anything about Harvard. There
is as yet no shortage, and at present, SO
far as anyone can tell. there is no imme-
date danger Of one. The only report that
can be referred to is the one closing last
September. which was published several
weeks ago. So far as this years accounts
go. nothing will be definitely known until
next September. There Is no way of find
ing out that there is a deficit and no rea=
son to suppose that there is one.
There was deficit in the department
Of art and sciences and in the library,
amounting to $4,000, and also in the vet
Urinary and divinity schools These de-
ficits were paid out of the general fund
which we have for this purpose. Taking
all things into consideration, Harvard
made $4,000. The abandonment of the
Slavic and veterinary departments is in no
way connected with lack of money. The
Slavic department has never been sup
ported by the college. Three years ego
wealthy Boston man engaged Dr. Vile
ner and gave the money for the depart
ment. They have now some reason for
Withholding their appropriations and the
department VIII, therefore, be discon-
tinued .
''The veterinary school has been carried
as an experiment for a number of years.
but as people are not ready for such a
school, 1t Will, therefore, be discontinued
unless endowed by some friend of the de-
,ar.Ar.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18

According TO the latest calculations the
retaliatory duties levied by Russia upon
all American iron and steel productions
certain types of locomotives excepted
will amount to a fifty per cent advance
and apply on commerce which last year
Much of this trade is now in the hands OF
the Morgan Steel Trust, which is a great
ly bigger concern than the Sugar Trust
1t will be interesting to watch the de-
yelcpments. Morgan and his associate,
Rockefeller, are not likely to sit still
and take meekly such a slap as Mr. Gage
has administered TO them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18

Through the subsidy press bureau
Senators Frye and Hanna have issued a
defiance and a statement The first is
trite, the second is to the effect that the
Subsidy job is a party measure to which
all Republicans in Congress are commit
ted. and that the bill will be fought for
to the last. Other Republican Senator's
say that the statement is without au-
thority. The subsidy managers also de-
clare that ''if the opponents of the bill,
by continuing their obstructive tactics.
make an extra session necessary. as 1t
will be If the opposition continues, we
intend to prove to the country that the
Democrats are solely responsible for it,"
That lets the extraordinary session cat
out of the bag at last. The President is
quoted as saying yesterday that an ex-
traordinary session would depend upon
the events of the next two weeks-in
Cuba. Comment is unnecessary. Messrs.
Frye and Hanna need not worry about
the Democrats. The latter are quite will
ing to assume responsibility for stopping
steal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
Subsidy a Discouragcmens.

Hrom the indianapolis Press.j
Our shipping industry now shows a natural
growth and healthy tendency to increase. II
subsidies be granted. they will operate as q
Encouragement to all that do not share in them;
and growth in unsubsdzed lines will be di.
minished- The monopoly o; the subsidy earning
vessels by a few great corporations that have an
understanding will prevent growth in the
subsidized lines beyond the number of slips
necessary to devour the subsidy Therefore, il
must be clear that the result Of the temporary
stimulus TO the shipping trade will be hardship
to the business interests of this nation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
ASHORE ON ToRTUGAs sHoAL.
The TeIIafon Forced to Sacrifice Part
of Her Deekload.

NORFOLK. Va, Feb. 1.-THE Norwe-
gian steamer Tellafon. bound from Pensa-
cola for Client. arrived here today and re-
ported that on her way up the coast she
ran on Tortugas Shoal on which her crew
declare no light was showing.
She got of after throwing overheard
most OF her deckload of lumber, by which
means she was lightened and foated The
vessel Is apparently unhurt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
PROPHET COLES DEAD.
Told Farmers When to Plant and In
vented the ..Eiectric Eye"

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Feb. 17.-Prof. C.
C. Coles. the editor OF Storms and Signs"
died yesterday at his home in Kingston
after three weeks Illness with the grip.
He had for some years conducted
journal in which he made predictions of
the weather for months ahead, and told
the farmers when to plant and fishers
when to fish. Ii had wide circulation
and many people had a great deal OF faith
in the efficacy of the predictions. The is
sues were illustrated with pictures of
germs newly discovered by the professor.
He claimed to be the inventor OF what he
called the electric eye with which. he
says. he could see the stars better than
with any telescope
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18


Senator Hanna, who mOdestly processes 10
"lnow something about economic measures"
biuntly declares that there are propositions in
the pending River aud HarbOr bill that are cal
culated to make the Ship Subsidy bill turn pale
in comparison. True, no doubt! But river and
-harbor pork is at least distributed broadcast,
while the subsidy swag would got TO a single pre-
ferred industry, and largely to about a score Of
lucky individuals and corporations Between
mere wasteful extravaganza and legalized grand
larceny there is vast difference which should be
readily apparent TO any statesman who knows
anything about economic measures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18

y - 80 ''o"''''i AitN-b } oats)
While the South wants factories and mills OF
all kinds and busy industrial life il is do,t,i-
fui II any state or community in the South
wants such conditions at the expense of the men
tai progress or physical strength Of it's boys and
girls. The question, therefore, Of child labor
in factories is one Of growing Importance in all
those Southern communities where the new indus.
trial movement has found headwsy
IT is TO be regretted, in view OF these con-
siderations, that some OF the States Of the South
in which factories have been multiplying are vet
disposed to dodge this issue of child labor in
the mills.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18

The Cuban question continues to be
used as a stalking horse for the extraor-
binary session and the Subsidy steal
Its latest development appears to be that
the Cubans are unwilling to concede naval
stations to the United States. Their wishes
in such matter cannot be allowed to
prevail. The Cubans are politically young
yet. They will know better before any of
them get chance for office under the
future stable Government
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
The Color Line in the North.

1t strikes us as hardly fair to expect OF the
Republicans that they should choose a coored
as one Of their representatives in Congress
from the North. They have no Congressional dis
trict here in which the colored people are more
than a small minority, and, until this condi-
ton of affairs is changed white men are its
natural and appropriate representatives, unless
there shall appear those of the darker skin who
greatly transcend white in talent Con
gIessmen should not be chosen on grounds OF
stnt.mcnt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18

The fact that a negro, supposed to be
one of the Chicago firebugs of whom East
ern cities have been warned, has been cap
tured red-handed in a New York hotel
ought TO put our Washington authorities
on notice, in view of the approach of In
auguration Day. One of the hardest Grim.
inals to guard against is the incendlary.
When one is caught something should
happen to him Immediately, and of an
character.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
FIRE IN A COTTON CARGO.
The Leven Enters Hampton Roads
With u Blaze Below.

NORFOLK, Va. Feb. 1.-THE British
tramp steamship Leven came in here
this morning afire. Her cargo consists
principally OF cotton. and some of this
in her forward hold was burning fiercely.
Soon after she came TO anchor in
Hampton Roads the tug e. V. McCauley,
in response to signals. went alongside
and began to pump water into the hold,
into which the Leyen's hose was then
pouring a deluge. After several hours
the fire was extinguished.
The scorched cotton was then hoisted
on deck, and it is believed that the cotton
will not again burst into flames. The
Leven is bound from Savannah fo- Ere
men.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
MUssoLINo A COSTLY OBJECT.
4 Large Sum spent by Italy in a
FruitIess Hunt.

ROME. Feb. 17.-Aceounts that have
been issued show that the fruitless hunt
for the brigand Mussolino has already cost
$500, 900 lire (S5O0, 0G0).
Two regiments, in addition to the police,
have been operating in the Aspromonte
Mountains for two years trying to catch
the outlaw, but success seems as far off
as ever
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
POstprandiaI Oratory.


Why doesn't some friend Of humanity organize
society for the prevention Of long winded pa
pers at banquetsY' The Society OF the Genesee
gave General Otis dinner the 1er day in New
York. Instead Of making a Short, patriotic
speech. the general delivered a long review Of his
administration of the Philippines and then ar
other native of the Genesee Valley unreeled
yards of manuscript about municipal reform on
the weary hanqueters Even In Kansas the pas.
sionate enjoyment Of the oysters is often modified
by too much talk
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
Cuba Iibre.


ttTon the NashFllle American
Suppose a self-formed Cuban Government should
decide to sell the island TO some foreign Power.
or the Cubans should vote for annexation to
some European Power. or to form an alliance with
some other Government. would those who favor
giving Cuba complete and absolute independ-
ence insist that the United States would have
no right to interieref Is there anybody SO simple
as to believe this Government would permit any
such action on the part II Cuba2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
Chocago,s Municipal bookkeeping.


The bookkeeping in the city hall is slip-shod.
archaic and without method. system. or regu-
larity Such a system Of accounting would not
be tolerated in a successful manufacturing cor
poration in a country town. The corporation of
Chicago which disbuIses millions OF dollars an
nually through various bureaus and departments
and carries ON public works involving she pur-
chase of great quantities OF material. has system
of bookkeeping that would bankrupt whole
sale house in Chicago in two years. Whether
the house became bankrupt or not there III little
probability that it would know where it was
at financially.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
Rnce Troubles In New Orleans.

tfrom the New orleans 1imes-DemOcrat)
The TACT remains therefore. that in spite Of
the popular Outburst, in spite Of the promise Of
the better class of negroes and in spite of the
arrests made by the police, the condition Of
affairs far : vicious negroes are concerned
and violence and assaults on their part. is as
bad as it was in the seventies when public
patience could no longer endure il and the people
in revolution to put an end to it, white
people will not submit to inSolence or violence.
and it is well for all concerned that this should
be distinctly understood
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18

At the best, the situation looks critical and
it will take man OF good judgment, sagacity.
and courage to re-estabish order and give even
comparative cOntentinent to the unreasoning and
measure of reform affects unfayorably some paEtic-
ular element. and its Introduction and enforce
ment therefore become very difficult The over
throw Of the EmpiresDeems to be at hand
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
The street Car Change Fiend.


4 passenger on the North Side cable the other
DAY prohercd $50 bill for the conductor to
change in order to get nickel out of it, The
conductor, after discussing the proposition yigor
ously. went on strke-at the passenger.
Moral Do not try to impress street ear con
durtor. with your wealth
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18

The instance Of church-wrecking reported from
Wichita is natural sequel of the saloon wreck
ing. The law that violence begets violence was
demonstrating itself in this world a great many
centuries before the State OF Kansas was born or
Thought Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
The Harrisburg state House job.


People who are asking impertinent questions
why new state house at Harrisburg should cost
S6.00o.OO0 can be promptly answered 1t is be-
cause the persons who expect TO engineer the
job are in need OF the money.