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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
MAY DISFRANCHISE MANY.
IIliterate Voters in Virginia Likely
to he Deprived of Suffrage.

RICHMOND. Va. Jan. 26.-It cropped
out today that a strong movement has
been begun to disfranchise a large num-
Der of illiterate colored voters in this
State. This movement is being worked
up by members of the Legislature now in
session, and is expected to be far-reach-
ing in its ultimate results.
When the State Democratic convention
was held in Norfolk last summer il was
agreed that the new constitution, which
will be framed by the constitutional con-
vention arranged for by this General AS
sembly. should be submitted to a vote OF
the people for ratification. The movement
referred to is to have the new constitu-
ton provide a measure by which the vote
on that ratification shall be restricted
to voters who are entitled to cast ballots
under the new constitution.
In case this General Assembly adjOurns
without providing for the submission OF
the new constitution to vote of the reo-
pie for ratification the new constitution
will he in force as framed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Ocean Steamship Travel.


The talk about crossing the Atlantic in four
days. which has been heard since the for
lowering the record by ocean greyhOunds'
began, will receive a severe check in the new
plans Of the White star Line Mr.. Ismay. OF that
company says it will build new passenger ship
900 tons heavier than the Oceanic, but that it
will have seven feet more beam and that no
particular attempt will be made for speed. 1t
has been found that the ocean racers which have
been approaching more anil more nearly 10 the
cigar model are not so profitable slower and
more commodious ships. Tue coal consumption
required for the extra speed IL considerable item
in this failure to make satisfactory returns But
greater one Is the increasing leisure OF the
Americans who travel The racer is the ideal Of
the commercial drummer ard Of the speculator
who cannot endure separation from his beloved
ticker" not even with the consultations OF
poker in the smoking room. But with the in
crease of wealth here the proportion OF people
who travel for relaxation. comfort, and cultiva
ton grows steadily larger. Such travellers rather
enjoy a longer voyage for the enforced rest it
gives
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
GOOD DEMAND IN IRON
The Manufacturers Averse to Any
Early Advance In Prices.

Early Advance In Prices.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26.-Within the
last forty eight hours evidences have de-
veloped looking TO a heavier demand for
iron in the near future in all lines The
opening up OF large spring and summer
requirements has created little appre-
hension among certain large consuming
interests which have not yet covered that
prices for deliveries this side of June 30
may be advanced. The policy of manu-
facturers is against this course, in view
of the recognized possibilities of a great
er output and lower prices during the lat
ter half of the year. The heavy Besse-
mer pig purchases in Western Pennsyl-
vania have stimulated large and small
buyers elsewhere, but so great is the
anxiety of manufacturers to entice bust
ness for later delivery that no attempt
to establish higher level of prices is
probable. The temporary lull in foreign
demand is exerting a depressing influence
without lowering values.
There is a large increase of business all
over the West, due to preparations for
spring. Throughout the Middle West
building operations, trolley-line work, and
general machine shop activity will sus-
tain a heavy demand until requirements
to midsummer are covered. There are
also maturing probabilities that the mar
kets may be taken by surprise in the COW
ering of the third quarter of the year.
Already great deal of capacity is sold up
to June 80. and the volume of business
not yet covered is unknown. The most
active on the list is plate and structural
material Steel rails are strong. and
makers predict rush Of orders in Feb
ruary. The demand for girder rails will
soon assume large proportions, because of
the numerous enterprises springing up.
There is a very urgent demand from the
West for heavy steel scrap. The present
tone of the market is very strong, and
everything is favorable to manufacturers
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
CONSUL NORTON AT HARPooT.
Given a Friendly Greeting by the
Turkish Authorities.

The State Department has received a
letter from Dr. Thomas H. Norton an
nouncing his arrival on December q last
at Harpoot Armenia, to which place he
had been appointed American Consul. The
Turkish Government refused to grant DIR.
Norton an exequatur, but he secured
travelling permit and went to his post.
He says in his letter that the governor
general at Harpoot sent his carriage with
a cavalry escort nine miles to meet DR..
Norton and the members OF the American
colony came out on horseback to greet
him.
On December "a DR.. Norton called on
the governor general and the military
commander. He says his reception was
friendly and satisfactory. II is expected
here that the Porte will soon grant OFF,
cial recognition to the new consul. The
objection raised to granting him an exc
quatur was based on the claim that an
understanding had been reached with the
United States Government that no consul
would be sent to Harpoot The State De-
partment denied that there was any such
understanding on its part.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
JAPANESE RAILROAD LABOR.
Over $50 Employed by Creat North
ern Railway on Track work.

HELENA, Mon, Jan 26.-One OF the
political issues raised by the Labor party
OF Montana in the late campaign was
the importation OF Japanese laborers, the
subject having been brought to the front
by the employment of men of that ma
tionality in section gangs and for con-
struction work on the Great Northern
Railroad in the last two or three years.
There have been rumors lately that the
company has decided TO abandon that
class of labor as a failure but George
X. Midzutani, manager of the Oriental
Trading Company. at Kalispell. Mon. not
only denies this. but says that his COM
pany is preparing to supply large num-
Der of additional Japanese for employ
ment in construction work during the
coming season.
There can be no reason for declaring
that my countrymen are unable to do
railroad section work. or any other work
hard or otherwise" Mr.. Midzutani says
They are hardened TO 1t, and have had
enough experience in Japan and China
to fit them for it here. Railroad work in
Japan is nearly the same as here. the
only difference being that the tracks are
one foot narrower.
About $50 Japanese are working along
the Kalispell division OF the Great North
ern, and for their accommodation the up
per floors of an office and warehouse will
be fitted up as modern hospital for a
large number of patients. Two Japanese
doctors and corps of experienced nurs s
are to DE brought over. The men will lie
assessed fifty cents a month for medical
attendance and medicine"
Formerly clothing for the Japanese lab
orers was shipped over the railroad free
of cost and was sold to them at cost. But
local merchants complained that this was
a discrimination against them, and now
freight is paid ON these as on other goods.
Clothing is. however, sold to the laborers
at cost Without the addition Of freight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
According 10 Capltol gossip. leading re-

According to Capitol gossip, leading Re
publican Senators suspect Hanna
scheme in the talk about an extraordinary
session for Philippine legislation. AS for
the Democrats in the Chamber, they are
not perturbed. They say that the roses
that bloom in June would be present be-
fore they had finished talking down the
subsidy job. There is really little that
Congress could do for the Philippines at
the present moment. Almost any legisla-
ton of a fundamental character would be
liable to destruction by the impending
decision OF the Supreme Court upon the
constitutional status Of the new posses
sions.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Census Enquiries.


There is something TO he said for the English
census as compared Sith, ours. chiefly that it
omits much which ours includes, and which, al
though included does not become available for
wears. by which time its value is considerably
reduced In England little is taken in the
decenniaI census except the number of the peo-
pie. The work will begin in the last week Of
next March, with the distribution of blanks in
all house, OF the many thousands OF districts into
which the kingdom has been divided. The blanks
will be collected on April J. and the result OF
the census will be published April q. With
continuous census bureau We might do as well,
and make the statistical enquiries to manu-
facturers. etc, prompt and useful by printing
from limc TO time results OF oontinuous study.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
The Ferret Wasn't Asleep.

FTOm the Denver Republican.)
Mountain eagles arc reported to be swarining
on the Tomichi, near CunnisOn. felsting on the
thousands OF rabbits driven into the valley by
snow in the mountains and foothills, The ranch
men fear that the rayenous hunger OF the eagles
will tempt them TO attack human beings.
One of the eagles met its match a few days
agS. Farrets have been brought into the yailey
to kill the rabbte This particular eagle
swooped down upon ferret. The ferret caught
the eagle by the throat and the bird flew far into
the air. Only few minutes elapsed when the
eagle tumblins down. The ranchman who
had watched the midair battle ran over to the
fallen bird and found it dead. The ferret had
bitten through the throat and was still clingins
TO the bird.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
snIvins spnin's Wounds.


Spans floating dry dock now in Havana Har.
Dor should rghtiully belong to the United states
as 4 trophy OF successful war; but it is TO be
bought and paid for. like the little islands south
Of the Philippines which were accidentally or
isnorantly LET, out 81 the Paris Treaty agree
mgnt There is, after all, broad suggestion OF
opera bouiIc in the carnest and unrenitting efforts
OF the Administration 20 pay Spain in full for
ia. dcpl rsble trouble in which We involved
her scsrceIy three years ago. The Castilan Gov
crunient will scarcely fail to insist upon a top
price for The Havana floating dock Uncle Sam
is Al easy mark" in this sort OF international
bargaining
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
BAMBOO PITH AS FOOD.
A Discovery In India Gives Relief to
the Starving Natives.

LONDON, Jan. ga remarkable incl
dent is officially reported from the cen
trail provinces of India. Bamboos have
been found yielding manx, with an edible
pith, of kind and quality hitherto IN
known. These have been of invaluable
help to the ADMINISTRATION people.
Governmental analysis shows that it
is a composition OF saccharose, almost
identical with cane sugar, the ingredi-
ents being sugar, 1858; water, 2.66; ash,
90; glucose, rs. Expert officials and ma
tives never heard of such a product OF
bamboo. and the natives regard the dis
coYery as a special act of providence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

possession of them and preserve them.
since, once spoiled. they can never be re-
placed. 1t is to he hoped that this feel
ing will become general; and if, in ODE
dience to it, Congress agrees to purchase
a considerable section of the Appalachian
region for a forest reserve, now, while
it can be had for a comparatively small
sum. future generH tions will be likely TO
praise the sagaci,y If the statesmen who
advocated such an investment
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
The Subsidy Job.


tffom the chicago 1r1bune.)
senator Vests speech in opposition TO the
Shipping Subsidy bill was able one in many
respects. but he went sadly astray when he said
that bin was ior the special benefit OF New
Englend- He should have said il WIS chiefly
fer the benefit OF certain New York and Penn
sylvania corporations which do not enjoy so
great degree OF po ularity that the people
favo: giving them Government aid they stand
in no need Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

The Dead Letter Office auction sale
scandal leads us to ask the Postmaster
General why it is considered necessary to
offer blind packages for sale to the pub
lie? Why not take the articles in the
parcels and dispose of them openly to the
highest bidder? That would be fairer and
probably would net the Government as
which, as has been seen. offers some OPP
portunities for fraud on innocent pur-
chasers
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
A CARNEGIE RUMoR DENIED.
Has No stock Interest in Pressed
Steel Car Company.

PITTSBURG. Jan. ga story is 60
ing the rounds to the effect that the
election of F. n. Hoffstat as President of
the Pressed Steel Car Company is taken
to mean that the Carnegie Company has
secured control of the. plant. This rumor
has no truth in it. The closest represen-
tation the Carnegie Company has in the
Pressed Steel Company is Harry W.
Oliver, who Is a director. While the
Carnegie Company at times carries the
Steel Car Company along financially, the
steel company has absolutely no stock
in it. If it had, the Steel Car Company
would be differently managed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

From the Duluth, Mimi, Herald)
The South and Southwest cannot produce but
ter-the climatic conditions are against it. There
will always be market for the full product OF
butter and cheese OF the United States, and
at fair prices. The dairy industry has been ffe
most profitable vocation of the Northern farmer.
In Wisconsin and Minnesota farmers who could
not make both ends meet at ordinary farming
have grown rich in the butter and cheese bust
ness. There is no call for protecting the dairy
interest The passage Of the Grout bill would
add but another trust TO the already too full
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Why We Win Trade.

(tfom The Chicago Inter Ocean)
Willie British manufacturers are clinging TO
an.iqustad machinery and tools. and are reluctant
TO giys Up hand labor because it Is cheap, the
United States is constantly improving her ma
chinery and tools. aud is sending abroad more
machinery every year. In two years the value Of
American reapers and mowers exported noreas-
ed from ss,ooo.Ooo to 81, 10000.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Masks cannyt shield Ii.

(From the Philadelphia North AmericsD)
The Ship Subsidy bill is not only false
pretence in specific features, but it is vicious
in principle, and amendments make it
anything but a scheme to tax the people Tor
The private benefit Of a special class.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Productive soir.-It is only necess,


to speak of the agricultural possibilities
OF Arizona to arouse Delegate Wilson to
enthusiasm. Then his eyes beam. his
face wreathes in smiles, and he "opens up
on the subject in a way to Indicate that
it is practically inexhaustible. He Tits
back his chair and talks with such I'M
tagging energy that he fails to pun on the
cigar which is always at the corner of
his mouth. and It goes out. When Mr..
Wilson appears before a committee he
gives statistics that make Eastern agri-
cultural experts stagger. IL he wants to
impress a point he is not without the
imagination to put it in such form as to
make 1t effective. When appearing before
a committee pleading for the admission of
the Territory as a State he was asked
by one of the opposition il it were not true
that most of the country is semi-arid?
II don't know what you mean by reuli-
arid" returned MIR. Wilson. but / guess
that can answer your question by telling
you the story of party of Eastern capi-
talsts who went into Arizona. intending
to invest in land. They went to Phoenix.
and were introduced to Captain Brown.
one of the oldest settlers. and a man who
had been a farmer for many years. VIII
the country raise enough TO pay?' they
asked him. OF course IL will he an
swered. It's the most wonderful soil in
the world, IL Will grow anything dt GIy
time. and any amount OF it. And 1t don't
cost you anything for seed. All you have
to do is to pillow the ground at the right
time. give it plenty of narrowing. put some
water on it, then sit down and think Of
what you want When the time comes
you'll have fine crop. The Eastern bust
ness men were much surprised and ex-
pressed doubts as to the truth of the
story. I've never known it to fail but
cd Brown
an Eastern fellow the idea of how to work
it once. and he came back telling me he
had not succeeded. but when we looked
into it we found the fellow had been
drunk all the time and had not been able
TO think at all.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

.(From the Ohio State Journal)
Tom Tickied-At last I'm even with that idiot
who PLAYS the horn across the hall from our
rat
John Jokes-Hows that2
Tom Tickled-New baby at our house.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

(From the Baltimore American.)
Mrs. Knowit-So YOU are engaged TO Miss Sweet
leigh? | do not wish to discourage you. but I
understand that she has said she has absolutely
wish to know how to cook
Mr.. wise-Thats right. proposed soon as
heard it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

From the Philadelphia North Ameriean)
DO you like close shaver asked the idiotc
barber.
''Nor' thundered the victim Handle that
razor more carefully Pm not fond OF hairbresdth
escapes" 80
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

We do not imagine that the Presiden-
tial electors of the State Of California are
capable OF joke; but their presentation
of ballot box TO Mr.. Mckinley largely
composed of gold might look like it to
some people
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
They Went Halves.

Cffom the Philadelphia Press
81 got an APPLE" said the generous little boy,
oyer want some OF itT'
''Assuredly," replied little Emerson Habb. Il
shall be delighted to SO you--er-heuiisPheres. :"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
AsHUELoT, N. II.

S. w. Maxfield spent Thanksgiving
with his mother and other relatives IN
Holyoke.
Grover C. A. Kingsley of Cushing
Academy, Ashburnham, Mass, spent
Thanksgiving vacation at his home.
Hugh Sheridans family arrived here
last week and are getting settled in their
new home in the Norton" house near
the station.
The ladies' orchestra at Friday even
ing's ball were entertained by F. G.
MaXfleld and wife with an oyster supper
during the intermission.
Miss Helena Felch, teacher of the
Lower Ashuelot primary school, was con-
fined to her home several days last week
by a wound op one of her hands caused
by a rusty nail.
The hours of the Sunday afternoon ser
vices at the Upper Ashuelot hall are $3.50
for the Sunday school which is imme-
dately followed by the preaching SER
vice at 4.30. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Mrs. ]. F. Howard is giving a series of
very enjoyable musicales at her residence
Saturday evenings to which the genera
public are invited and welcomed Ralph
Sheridan, who recently came here, has
an exceptionally fine baritone voice and
assists at these musicales and other local
talent make them a treat to lovers or
music.
The fremen gave an enjoyable ball at
the Lower Ashuelot hall Friday evening
which was attended by over rs couples
many coming from surrounding towns.
The Athol ladies' orchestra, four pieces,
rendered excellent music and Fred G.
MaXfeld did the prompting, dancing be-
ing enjoyed until three o'clock Saturday
morning.
Henry NJ Magee, of Winchester ana
Miss Abbie Celia Stobert Quigley were
married by Rev. Father F. d. ONeil, at
the local st. Michael Roman Catholic
church, Wednesday. Nov. 90 high nuptial
mass being celebrated in connection with
the marriage ceremony. Patrick Quig-
ley. a brother of the bride was best man
and Miss Mary r. Cundell, of Keene a
cousin of the groom, was the bridesmaid.
A wedding breakfast was served by the
brides mother, Mrs Hannah Quigley,
over 70 of the immediate relatives ana
friends participating. The presents
were valuable and numerous. The wed
ding trip included Boston and vicinity,
the couple returning to Winchester, Sat
urday, where they will make their future
home at Pine Grove farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
VERNON.

Schools closed last Friday for the
usual Thanksgiving vacation.
Rev. r. X. Marvin will preach in the
church next Sunday at p. m.
Rev. r. F. Lowe will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at 2 p. m.
The ladies' circle will meet next
Wednesday. Dinner will be served at
noon.
Miss Allie Morse returned on Mon
day from visit of several weeks in
Boston and vicinity and Worcester.
The Misses Barney of Guilford came
last Thursday to spend the winter
with their niece, Mrs. E. H. Akley.
Ernest Thayer, who was so badly cut
on a circular saw, continues to i'm
prove Miss Lawrence, a professional
nurse of Brattleboro, is caring for
him.
An auction of personal property will
take place next Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10
a. m, at the Eddy farm near Broad
brook, when six head of cattle, horse,
buggy, wagons, farming implements
and tools, household goods, ETC., will
be sold.
The young people of Vernon will
give an entertainment on Thursday
evening, Dec. 5. at Whithed's hall, con-
sisting of a drama entitled, Turning
Over a New Leaf" which will begin at
100 o'clock, to be followed by dancing
from 8 to l. The ladies will furnish
an oyster supper. All are cordially
invited to entertainment and supper
Every one is assured of an enjoyable
evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
NORTHFIELD. MASS

Mr. Brinegg, who owns a summer
nome just just above Wannamaker lake
Is reported to have bought the Rritton
farm for $5OOO i''O'
rev Mr.. Marble of Brattleboro vvt,
speak In the Congregational church ~,
SUNDAY morning in exchange with the
pastor, Rev. G. l. Scoheld
The Unitarians will hold n te, 400.
supper next Thursday evening to he fo,s
lowed by the second session Of tbo
Unity club. At this time c. II. Webs
ter will read n paper entitled "The
story of a Pebble" Music will be fur
nished by members Of the club.
DR.. and Mrs N p. Wood gave a dinner
on Saturday evening to the victorious
foot ball team at Mount Hermon. Two
teams organized from the Cottages and
Crossley hall have been playing a series
of games and the Cottages team was
victorious.
DR.. A. L. Newton and c. II. Webster
returned Monday afternoon from north
ern New Hampshire where they have
been for the past 10 days on hunting
expedition, each the proud possessor OF
deer. II. II. Chamberlain, who went with
them, returned last week also laden with
a deer.
Letters from Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Philips tell of their safe arrival in Paris
being COZily settled there IN n large IOlSi
for the present. The voyage over was
made in about the time expected, but a
heavy fog held the vessel from landing
about three days, which was extremely
fatiguing to the passengers.
Harmony lodge of Masons has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: w. NJ, Edwin A Pratt; s. w,
Benjamin f. Field; ]. W., James T.
Cummings; treasurer, Clinton A. Ware;
secretary, Charles c. Stearns. The in
stalation will occur December and will
be public by invitation, 7. r. Calendar
acting as installing officer.
Ernest Libby has closed his labors in
the Grammar school and has gone to
begin his work in Concord. NJ. II. Payne
of Southwick has been elected to take
his place and school will be resumed
next Monday. Mr.. Payne has had five
years experience as a teacher, having
been principal of a grammar school IN
Southwick as his latest school work.
Harold Chamberlain entertained a small
party of his friends last Friday evening
at his fathers home. The evening was
spent in playing games, refreshments
being served during the time. A bill OF
fare was presented to the guests and
they were required to guess the enigmas,
the correct guessing of which would
bring the desired food This caused
much merriment, as some were obliged
to regale themselves upon toothpicks
and cold water.