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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
TO REPAIR TORPEDO BOATS.
Preparations for Maneuvres During
the Coming Months

Nearly all the torpedo boats on the
Atlantic coast are to be sent to the Nor
folk Navy Yard for thorough overhaul
ing and repairs. to fit them for fotilla
maneuvres in conjunction with the North
Atlantic Squadron in the spring and sum
mer.
The Ericsson is now at Norfolk. and
the following five boats. now at New York,
are scheduled to sail thence for Norfolk
on the dates given: The Porter, February
4: the Gushing, February ); the Winslow,
February 9; the Rodgers. March /. and the
Dupont. March u. The Foote arrived at
Provincetown Wednesday from Boston and
will proceed thence to Norfolk. stopping
at New York. Nearly all of these little
vessels have had accidents lately or SUI
fered from deterioration of their deli
cate machinery.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
THE NEW YORK CAMPAIGN.
Republicans to Use the Methods Em-
pIoycd Last Year.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31-The campaign
committee of the Republican Cub has
decided that in the coming mayoralty
campaign similar methods to those en-
ployed in the national campaign of last
year Will be followed by the club.
AS a first step a general headquarters
will again be opened In the Bowery, and
subcommittee has been appointed TO
establish local headquarters in the lower
part OF the city. The building at ga
Bowery, will be used as the Bowery
headquarters.
Weekly meetings will be held from now
on until the campaign becomes active.
MONDAY and evening meetings will then
be regularly held. The campaign COM
mittee may also establish branch head
quarters in other parts Of the city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01

The Democratic Senator who votes for
or in any way assists Mr.. Hanna to pass
the Ship Subsidy bill will write himself
down for what he is. Perhaps some whose
have given up hope of reelection may
find hidden beauties in the bill which
do not appear to their associates; but it
will require yea and nay vote to con-
vince the country that there are such
Democrats in the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
HIS CRITICISM RESENTED.
Pref. Magee's Remarks on Lowell
Cause Trouble in "A College.

Cause Trouble in n College.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 31.-The attack
that was made by Prof. Charles NJ. Magee.
of Temple College, on James Russell
Lowell at the meeting Of the Modern Lam
guage Association, at the University OF
Pennsylvania, few weeks ago, caused
so much criticism all over the country that
the beard Of trustees decided TO remove
him from the chair of English literature.
and made the announcement yesterday that
he would hereafter teach mathematics at
night. The professor has endeared HIM
self to the women students who have been
under his instruction. and today they are
inoensed AT the action Of the board. A
petition circulated in the class. reciting
that the best interests of the college
would be prejudiced by his removal. was
signed by about hundred pupils
The male students are also displeased at
the removal of the professor, and there
have been threats made that they will
strike The college is a small affair. at
tached 10 the Rev. Russell Fl. Conwell's
church, and it is not apprehended that the
strike will be serious.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
THE PRESIDENT MAY ATTEND.
Thought He VIII BE Present mt the
Harvard Commencement.

BOSTON, Jan. 31.-Word has been re-
templates attending the commencement
exercises at Harvard next June, In re-
Spouse to the invitation extended to aim
by Senator Hoar on behalf of the college
corporation.
If an extra session of Congress does not
prevent, the President will come to New
England in The last week in June. He
will probably stop first at Middletown,
Conn, where he will attend the exercises
at Wesleyan College, proceeding 10 Boston
the same evening.
After his visit TO Harvard on the 2Sth
the President will so to Worcester, where
he will be the guest OF Senator HoaI.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
SILK MILL GIRLS STRIKE.
Demands for Higher Wages Tie Up
Four Scranton Factories.

SCRANTON, Pa. Jan. 31.-The strike
of the silk mill workers which began
last week at KIots Bros mill. involving
200 employees, has spread to the three
Bliss mills, with 500 employees, and the
Harvey mill, with 300. The girls all de-
mand increased wages
The seventeen hundred employees at the
Saquit mills also started to leave the
mill this morning, but Their leaders were
met by the manager, Mr.. Davis. who gave
them assurances their wages would be in
creased They all returned TO work.
Father Calfey. of Carbonate, has
agreed TO act as arbitrator in the trouble
between Klots Bros, and their en-
ployes here and at Carbonate.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
Latter Day Pirates.

From the Philadelphia Record)
The Subsidy mongcrs. under the leadership OF
Senator Frye, resolved that nothing shall
stand between them and the spoils. Neither the
regular appropriation bills nor the War Revenue
Reduction bill nor any other measure will he per
United TO obstruct their scheme, even though an
extra session of Congress shall be called. No
old time pirate more eager in the pur-
suit of spoil- than these subsidy ireebooters
in their efforts to get their hands into the pub
Lie treaslr,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
Mr.. NewI.nd,. Ingenuity-The dis

Mr.. Newland's Ingenuity.-The dis
cussion over the irrigation measure which
House consumes more time than the
members interested can afford to spend in
the committee room. Representative New
lands. who is the real father of the bill,
has hit upon a scheme which most eff
fectually succeeds In inducing the re-
luctant members TO spend more time in
the consideration OF irrigation, and arid
land questions. He has instituted series
OF dinners at which the proposed meas
ure is discussed. There have already been
three, and probably, II the recalcitrant
members can bring 1t about by further
dilatory tactics. there will be more. Those
who have been present at the dinners say
that the discussion of the subject is not
always dry.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
Unknown Territory.

tFron the Detroit Free Pfess.l
We bhow practically as little about real con
diion- in the Philippines as We knew when
Dewey sdlcd into Manila Bay. The polio, OF the
Administration can he described only a. master
fully disngemous. Information has hecn sup
pressed. Facts have been distorted Tie powers
a government lave been employed TO make con
fusion worse conioundcd. and The average Ameri
eau oiizen, who would like to know somstbing
about the actual conditions in the Islands. cam
tie Government
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
The Friars in the Philippines.

II would simplify the whole matter il the iriars
were 10 be paid by the insllar Government for
their property and the authorities OF the Catholic
Church were TO recognize the fact that II would
be most unfortunate for the Islands and also for
the Church II the friars were 10 be reinstated.
The interests Of the Church and the cause Of
peace would alike b. subseryed by the sulsti-
trtion of American priests Tor the iriars 1t Il
To lee hoped some such solution will be found
10 he r1s-iIfe
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
ALASKA MINING SUITS SETTLED.
A Compromise in the Litigation In
yolvinr SI0.OOO,OOO i'm Property.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 31.-A compro-
mise has been reached in the Nome min
ing litigation before the United States
Circuit Court. The litigation involved
the acts of Judge Arthur II. Noyes, of the
District of Alaska, and property valued
at 10000 ,000.
The cases now settled are those in
which Alexander Mckenzie was appointed
receiver and in which Judge Noyes was
accused of contempt OF court
By the settlement. all rights in tho
famous Anvil and hester Creek mines are
vested in the Pioneer Mining Company.
and ali accusations against Judge Moves
and Receiver Mckenzie are withdrawn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
MORE SMALLPOX IN NEW YORK.
Tyvcnty-one New Cases Found by the
Police in Harlem.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Twenty-one new
CASES of smallpox were reported to the
health board today as result of a raid
on that section of the city known as
Little Italy made by 100 policemen and
health inspectors between O'Clock last
night and $3.50 o'clock this morning.
The whole of Little Italy between
llIth and 10th Streets and extending from
First Avenue TO the East River, was gone
over, house by house.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
THE DUTY ON RUSSIA! ssGcaAR.
Action Suspended Pending the At
torney Generals Decision.

Secretary Gage yesterday ordered that
the imposition of countervailing duty on
importations of Russian sugar be sus-
pended until the Attorney General can de-
eide the question whether or not the Rus
sian Government is virtually paying
bounty to producers of sugar in Russia.
The amount directly involved is not
more than $4,000 but some American
interests fear that Russia will impose re-
taliatory duties on United States goods,
and this might cause serious loss to
American exporters.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
JOHN BROWNS BIRTHPLACE.
4 Movement in Hartford for It's Pur-
chase and Preservation.

HARTFORD, Conn. Jan. 31.-Dwisht
Kilbourn. of East Litchfield, today asked
the Connecticut State Legislature for on
p appropriation to purchase the homestead
in West Torrington, in which John Brown
was born. The sum- if granted VIII be
used for the restoration and preservation
of the house.
Since the John Brown centennial oele-
bration last May. relic hunters have been
attracted TO the homestead and the house
is being carried away piecemeal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL SCORED.
The New York Grand Jury Recon-
mends Three Dismissals.

NEW YORK, Jan 31.-The grand jury
today handed in a presentment which Sc
verely scores the way that Bellevue Hos
pital has been conducted.
After giving a lot of details as to abuses
in the institution, the jurors recommend
ed the dismissal of Deputy Warden
O'Rourke and Drs. Moore and Richard.
They also held the medical board di-
rectly responsible for the condition Of
affairs in the institution.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
4 VIEW Gable to south africa.

NEW YORK. Jan. Sf.-The following no.
tiee has been received from the central
cable Office of tine Western Union Tele-
graph Company; The Western Union
Company is advised that new cable be-
tween Portheurno (Cornwalp and st. Vim
cent (Cape Verde islands, has been laid
and opened for traffic. thus completing the
rev direct cable route between Great
Britain and South Africa
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01

II is difficult TO suppose that Demo-
cratic Senators who visit the White House
nowadays in search OF appointments I'M
der the new Army bill would seriously at
tempt, to obstruct the Administration pro-
gramrhe in the Senate. Still, il they were
not placated. they might.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01

1t is reported that the Crazy Snake In
dian outbreak in Indian Territory has
been suppressed. That ought to leave the
people in the wild and woolly West leis-
rioters in Kansas.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
An unpieasant Aftermath.

IT IVIFT VT TIF0uFV TITITV-- fINT II'IsI
Senator cullom complains that he is pestcred
by oihceseekcrs. There probably Just as
many Of them before he got elected, but such
little things didn't bother him 20 much then
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01

A Capitol MSstery.-Outside the Capt.
tol but in fun view Of anybody who is
passing through tho basement corridor of
the building should one chance to look
through the windows to the east, il
little enclosed area of moderate size. II
seems TO be put there especially for.
something, but as there seems never to
be anything in it, its use seems always
unexplained II has particularly de-
serted look, which is probably the rea
son why schoolgirl In party of Ne
braskans whom Representative Stark
was plotting through the building asked;
what's that for?" when she loked out
of the window. Representative Stark,
who is always quick with his explana-
tions. had his answer ready. "Oh. that's
the place where Senators and Represen-
tatives play together when they have
recess And having thus satisfied the
curiosity of the inquisitive school miss, he
proceeded to explain other mysteries OF
the building.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
Betting on an Extra s1.sion.-Tbe


pcss'h..,..es of an extr- session are the
chic SUBJECTS Of conversation among the
Representatives and Senators now-a-
days The reasons for and against an ex-
ira session are debated as eagerly and
as holly in the cloakrooms as the clauses
in the appropriation bills are argued with
out. II has come down now to point OF
individual opinion, and to a point of back
ing up that individual opinion with the
purse. There is much talk OF betting on
the proba bilty of the President converting
the houses of Congress again after in
auguration, and a good many small
wagers have been laid, the odds being
usually against the extra session. II is
evident that, as a rule. the Representa-
tives do not take much stock in all the
extra session rumors. Representative
Hill OF Connecticut. speaking yesterday,
said: There is always an extra session
fever, and 1t always comes to head about
this time. There is always fear that
the appropriation measures will not get
through, and that other important meas
ures will be crowded out. Somehow, the
speculation seems to come to naught. the
business is finished, and the adjournment
comes as expected. There have been but
few exceptions ito this, and If had been
laying wagers against extra sessions reg
ularly l could have made a good deal OF
money by this time
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
Territorie. want statehood.-Not-

"lthstanding that their aspirations have
peen frowned upon, the Territories, es-
pecially Oklahoma, are clamoring to he
admitted into the Union. Senator Shoup,
as chairman of the Committee on Ter
ritories, is man much sought after by
people interested In the welfare of these
children outside the fold. When you ask
me what | think of their chances of tav-
ing their petitions for admission consid=
cred at this session." said the Senator, Il
am obliged to admit that am afraid they
are small. When we have unconsidered
appropriation bills on our hands, and
other pressing measures. what chance Is
there for slipping in anything about Ter
ritories? Legislation affecting them is i'm
portant, but 1t can wait. As to my per-
sonal opinion, however. l think that if
possible their wishes should be considered.
They should be admitted. and I would DO
my best to forward their bills, in addi-
ton to casting my vote for them. Right
and justice are on their side. but circum-
stances seem to be against them
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-01
CAPITOL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

An Evil Condiiion.-"n things are
such as they are exported to be in Porto
Rico said Senator Jones of Arkansas
yesterday, the island is in pretty bad
condition. We are informed that the
present government has granted special
privileges to certain railway companies
What right, pray. Shave they to do it.?
They are merely carpetbaggers. sent
there by the United States Government.
ihey have no SANCTION from the inhabi-
tants. They are only commission ap-
pointed by the President. So what right
nave they TO make these concessions to
railroads, and to trade away the posses
sions OF the people of the land? Such a
system OF governing is bad, and il is
the kind that leads to worse. 1t should
receive check, and 1t should be thor
oughly looked into. Our administration
OF the Island of Porto Rico should be
above reproach. We cannot begin with
too much care. 1t was with these ideas
ana these purposes in view that l intro
duced my resolution asking the Secretary
OF war to make an enquiry"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26
MARTYRS TO THEIR BELIEF.
Mrs. Nation and Her understanding As
sOCiates at Wichita VIII Reject Bail
and Be Locked Up.

Wichita, Kan, April 24-At a meet
ing held here Mrs. Carrie Nation, Mrs.
Lucy White, Mrs. Julia Evans and
Mrs. Lydia Muntz, the four women
who smashed two saloons here some
months ago, decided to reject all bail
and go to Jail. Their cases come be-
fore the court Wednesday for the
purpose of renewing their bonds. They
claim they could easily get bond but
they deem it their duty to resent the
imputation that they have committed
any crime, hence their decision to 90
to jail
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26
A NEGRO LYNCHED.
A Mob Took Wyatt Mallory from the on
GERS and Hanged Him on the Court
house Veranda-

Nashville, Tenn, April 24.-Last
night at nine o'clock a mob of 100
men fOrcibly entered the courthouse
at Springfield, Tenn, took Wyatt NAL
lory, a negro, from the officers guard
ing him and hanged him from the
courthouse veranda. As the rope
grew taut with the negrO's weight
a member of the mob fired a shot
into the swinging body. Then the
leader of the mob warned the sheriff
not to interfere with the corpse until
ten o'clock this morning and late
last night it was still swinging from
the place of execution. Monday, at
Adams, Mallory fatally wounded J.
II. Farmer, a white man. Yesterday
the sheriff heard that a mob was
forming and secretly moved the ne
gro from the Jail to the courthouse
for safety.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26
WELCOMED AT IEYTE
Philippine Commission Told That
Natives Want Peace.
Confidence in the American Purpose
Reiterated and the People Alert
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Urged
to Remain.

Tacloban, p. L, April 23.-Enthusi-
astic throngs greeted the appearance
Of the Philippine commission in the
capital of Leyte The ''vivas'' and
speeches of welcome In the tribunal
hall were echoed by the crowds out
side. Confidence in American purpose
was reiterated. The people are alert
and patriotic. The province was Gre
ated with Maj. Henry 7. Allen, of the
Forty-second volunteer infantry, as
governor, and Lieut.. William S. Con-
row, of the same regiment, as treas
urer. During the last fortnight Mai.
Gilmore, of the Forty-third voIun-
teen infantry, has captured a high
insurgent stronghold in western
Leyte- Lieut.. Avery, of the same reg
iment, has destroyed another camp
and killed six insurgents.
Soldiers Urged to Remain.
Washington, April 22.-Now that the
United States possesses a foreign
colony or dependency, it is expected
there viii be revival of the practice
of European countries of expecting
soldiers discharged abroad to remain
as colonists. It is suggested that it
Is not bad idea for a healthy young
man to enlist for three years and
serve in the Philippines with all his
expenses paid. He learns the language
and the people, and if discharged
there gets a little nest egg of travel
pay, which furnishes him the initial
capital for a business investment.
Gen. EIaeeO's Son Banished.
San Francisco, April 2O.-The trans
port Rosecrans brought from Manila
five men who had been deported by
the military authorities. Among them
was Santiago Maceo, a son of the late
Cuban leader, Antonio Maceo. He
was accused of giving information to
the Filipino troops and was dismissed
from the army and because Of the
supposed menace of his presence in
the island, Gen. Macarthur ordered his
deportation.
Good Jobs in the Philippines.
Washington, April 23.-Announce-
ment has been made by the United
States civil service commission that
the date for holding the examinations
for entry in the civil service OF the
Philippines has been changed from
April % to June and of this year
These examinations viii be through
out the country. There are many
places open which pay from 1900 20
$4,000 year.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26
Sued for Blowing Up a Mine.

Denver, Col, April 24.-The suit
against Sam Strong, the millionaire,
for 100000 for blowing up the shaft
house at the strong mine at Victor,
Col, began here yesterday. The ale
cation is made that Strong was dis
satisfied at a lease he had made and
caused the destruction of the work
ings of the mine. Two miners had
been convicted of the crime.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26
Coz. Auen Reports on Porto Rico.

Washington, April 24.-The first an
nual report on the affairs of Porto
Rico was presented to Secretary Hay
yesterday by Gov. Allen. 1t contains
many interesting chapters and Gov
ers wide range of subjects. A large
portion Of the report deals with the
formation and operation Of the civil
government of Porto Rico and shows
the status to which It has developed.
Generally speaking, it shows the is
land to be in a prosperous condition.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26

That nervousness and headache % to
gether. The worry and cares of business or
home, overwork, loss of sleep, improper
food-all tend to irritate the temper,
derange the digestion, weaken the nerves
and undermine the health. This tearing
down Of the life forces must be stopped.
The ebbing tide of health must be
checked, and new energy, new life new
ambition infused into the whole system.
To do this quickly and thoroughly use
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26
QUINN COULD NOT LIVE.
Man In st. Louis Who Had His Heart
Sewed Up by a Surgeon Survived
But a Few Hours.

st. Louis, April 23.-PhilIip Gum,
who was stabbed in the heart Sunday
night and was made the subject of
heroic operation at the city hospital,
where DR.. II. /. Neitret, the superin-
tendent, sewed up the wound in that
organ, died Monday. DR.. Neitret took
three stitches in Gums heart. Salt
water replaced the lost blood and
heart stimulants kept the man alive
for few hours
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH


Kansas City. April 23-Cattle-blarket
steady and active shipping and dressed
beef steers, S425G5-5G; western steers, 81 =
64S0; native cows, $3Oo646 s.; native stock
ers, $A75d5.15- Hog@1Iarket strong and
higher at $45066.O0. Sheep-1Iarket strong
and higher; sheep $34G9450; lambs, S45
AGO.
Chicago, April 23.-CattIe-Goo to prime
steers, $4S0d6-O0; stockers and feeders.
$2-7564.75: Texas fed steers S425d55.
Hogs-AIixed and butchers, S5.75d6O25k.
Sheep-GOOd to choice Wethers, SAT5d5OO:
western sheep, $465G5.00; native lambs,
S465G5.30.
St. Louis, April -CattIe-Natfvs
steers, S4-O0q5-S5; stOckers and feeders,
S2656AS5; Texas and Indian steers. g son
500. Hogs-Pigs and lights, S5Od5 90;
packers. $5.SO65- 9711z. Sheep-Native NUT
tons. S45O6475; spring lambs, S7.OO6SO8.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26
Healers Plead Guntr-

Kansas City, Mo-, April 24.-Stephen
A. Weltmer and Joseph II. Kelly, Of
Nevada, until recently engaged in the
business Of curing "a1 diseases known
TO man or woman" on arraignment IN
the United States district court yes
terday, pleaded guilty TO nine counts
and threw themselves on the mercy
of the court. Decision was withheld,
Judge Philips announcing he would
take the matter under advisement.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-04-26

Urbana, H.. April 23-In a few
weeks Dr. George Cyril Hopkins, Of
the University OF Illinois, viii an
noUnce in an extensive bulletin the
results of what is considered one Of
the most important experiments ever
undertaken by the experiment station
the work Of improving the chemical
composition OF the corn kernel.