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The times., 1901-05-23
4 New PhiIinnine Dictntor.

Since the surrender Of Aguinaldo it is
known that great majority of the Ia
gal leaders in the field have thrown
down their arms, and it is said by
newspaper men in Manila that proba-
bly, not more than two thousand natives
are now in active insurrection. But
there is one of the native leaders who
is not reconciled and who declares that
he will fight to the end. His name is
Malavar, and he announces himself as
dictator In succession to Aguinaldo.
How much power this person may
have is a question. He may be locally
we'll known, but his name is strange in
these parts, and it is most likely that
he has no great influence either in a
political or a military sense. The re-
bellion is rapidly reaching its close. and
there is really no reason to doubt that
within a few months there will be as
much peace in Luzon and Mindanao as
in Illinois. II is pity that the FilipinOs
as a whole do not yet realize the full
blessing of the liberal government and
protection destined for them under our
flag. If they did. there would be no
thought of revolt, but a happy accep-
tance of our sovereignty and rule.
The more intelligent Of the Philippine
people know that practical liberty
would be impossible under their own
control of the archipelago, and, as far
as we are informed sincerely believe
that they are fortunate in coming under
the American ensign. There are SO
many races and tribes in the islands
hostile to one another that it would
have been a positive injury to the lot
OF them to leave them to fight out the
question of ascendency among them
selves. The idea of Aeuinaldo, Hoar.
and Atkinson to turn over the Philip
pines to the first named if carried into
effect, would have resulted in a horrible
condition Of anarchy and bloody strife.
We are glad TO think that the better
class of Philippine natives in LuZon and
elsewhere now recognize this, and also
are convinced that the guns Of Dewey's
squadron did them the greatest possible
service. Now they may look forward to
the time when they viii be American
citizens and partakers in all the privi-
leges and advantages that the term i'm
plies.
The times., 1901-05-23
HYPNoTIsM OF NO VALUE.
Useless as Means of Recovering
Stolen Money

NEW ORLEANS. May 22.-The police
detectives who were detailed to investi-
gate the recent robbery of the Teutonia
Bank tell today a strange story about the
investigation and the use of hypnotism by
the bank authorities to solve the prob
lem.
Philip Schumacher, the paying teller OF
the bank. was found wounded In the bank
building a week ago and the floor strewn
with money. He told a story Of having
been attacked by two robbers, one of
whom shot him. AS the alleged attack
occurred in broad daylight when the por-
ter was absent from the bank only five
minutes to get drink for Schumacher,
and as a number of persons were attract
ed to the bank by the firing, so that it
was impossible for the robbers to escape,
Schumacher's story was accepted with
some suspicion. When the money on the
floor was picked up it was found that the
bank was $1s.2 200 short. The directors dis
charged Schumacher and he was kept un
der surveillance, but no charge made
against him.
The police arrested woman supposed
to be a close friend of Schumacher. but
could not get any trace of the missing
money. The cashier finally resOrted to
hypnotism for a solution of the puzzle
and a professor was called in who put
subject under hypnotic influence in the
presence of the detectives The subject
pointed to the chimney, whereupOn the
cashier, in company with the detectives,
visited the house where the suspected
woman lived and climbed the chimney. He
came out very sooty, but without the
money.
The hypnotic demonstration was begun
again, whereupon the subject went in the
back yard and commenced tearing up the
brick pavement. a return was made TO
the house of the suspected woman and
the yard dug up, but without any result
so far as money was concerned. The po-
lice detectives participated in the hypnotic
search, but explain that they had no con-
fJauca in
The times., 1901-05-23
A FoRTY-YEAR-oLD CLAIM.
At Last Fit1huSh's Heirs May Get
the sum of $S.SS.

An example of the great length Of time
through which even a small claim against
the Government is often prosecuted came
to the surface in a decision of the Comp
troiler Of the Treasury, made yesterday.
certifying that $4.A each is que Peter
Fitzhugh and Letitia Fitzhugh, Of May
ersville, Miss.
These sums have been found to be due
as a balance owing thcir brother Daniel
FitzhuGh. who served on the gunbOat
Beretor from August to September II.
1852. one month and fourteen days. Daniel
died after earning S1461. to which the sum
Of 10 cents was added as due his heirs
from the Government for dead mans
clothes" The records Of the Treasury De-
partment show that he was paid S6.i9,
leaving a balance of $SSS.
For a long time his father made claim
for this amount. Then his father died
and his sister pushed the claim She died
long ago. and, on March $. 1901. his broth
er and sister made application for the ar
rears of Daniels pay. The Comptroller
makes Ss.SS payable jointly to the brother
and sister, when an appropriation shall
have been made ny Congress-
It seems probable that Peter and Lett
tia will have story to tell like Mark
Twain's Facts OF the Great Beef Con-
tract" before they get their SS.SS.
The times., 1901-05-23
RISING FROM THE RUINS.
People of Jacksonville Determined
to Rebuild the City.

Repre- sentative Davis of Florida, who
is here on departmental business. IN the
interest of his constituents. speaking Of
the great fire in Jacksonville, which is IN
his district, said last night:
When you consider the amount OF
property destroyed as compared with the
property spared by the flames, ii was the
most disastrous fire that ever occurred
in this country. And considered In this
light. it was far worse than the Boston
or the Chicago fire. Over Sl5,GJ0,O00 in
property was consumed, and over 1O00
people were rendered homeless. OF the
original city 1856 blocks were burned and
only twelve escaped
''The citizens of Jacksonville are a
courageous and enterprising people. and
they have gone to work to rebuild their
city. Before long Jacksonville viii be bet
ter and more attractive than ever. Our
people appreciate the prompt responses
and the generous aid to the sufferers from
the fire which came from all over the
country.
Jacksonville is our pride; it is the
metropolis of our State, and all Flor
idians felt the losses there as personal to
themselves. Not only the people of the
fire-swept city, but all the people of the
State. feel grateful to generous public
for its prompt assistance"
Commenting on the general conditions
In his State, Mr. Davis said: We have
had an excellent winter, and our orange
groves are coming back to US. We will
ship more than million boxes OF oranges
this fall and winter The Florida orange
is considerably the best orange in the
world We have fine State. and we are
facing the future with smile
The times., 1901-05-23

done they would not be enjoyable. No
machine can really take the place Of an
animal Many people prefer cat to
any other contrivance for catching
mice, though the mechanical device Will
not require food, lodging. or care. The
four-Iegged mouse-trap takes a sort of
personal interest in the work, ana
shows some individuality; the mechan-
ical conrrivance of wire and springs
does not sing on TIE shed roof, it is
true, but neither does it evince pleas
ure when stroked, and in purring it is
a complete failure. Neither Mr., Bierce
nor anybody else is likely to combat
successfully the love of animals in
hercnt III mankind.
The times., 1901-05-23
PRIEsTLY ALUMNI MEET.
| Graduates of the North American
College in Rome in Session.

NEW YORK, May 22.-The seventeenth
annual meeting of the Alumni Association
of the North American College at Rome
was held today at the Clarendon Hotel,
Brooklyn Nearly one hundred priests
were in attendance at the business meet
ing
A cabIegram was received from Rome
giving the blessing of the Pope to the
association
1t was reported by the Rev. DIR. VIII
liam J. Guinon. the historian of the asso-
citation. that three members of the alumni
had been raised to the episcopacy during
the year.
These were elected officers for the year:
President, the Rev Dr. Shahan. Wash
ington. D. C.: First Vice President, the
Rev Charles II. Guendliug; Second Vice
President the Rev DR. William T. Tem-
pie, of Easton; Secretary. the Rev. Will
liam G. Murphy of New York; Historian.
the Rev. DR.. William G. GuinOn.
Those at the banquet included Arch
bishop Corrigan, Bishop Farley. Bishop
Mcdonnell and Bishop Kelly. of Savan-
nah Ga.
The times., 1901-05-23
Circulation Statement.
The west Point Question.

In the settlement of the disciplinary
question at West Point, there is a mat
ter which appears to be lost sight Of,
but which should not be. The school
boys who are being educated for service
as officers in the army appear TO enter
tain the idea that they are upon an
ever plane with their officers and in
structors. which is an utterly intoler-
able assumption while they are under
tuition They are simply pupils, and
it would be an excellent idea if, for pur-
poses of discipline. they We're also re
garded as enlisted men and compelled
to observe the Difference to their su-
periors that every one of the cadets win
exact from the rank and file under his
command after he exchanges the grey
of the Academy for the blue of the
army. The notion that Superintend-
ent at West Point must conform to the
concepts and standards Of the boys,
and failing to do so must be subjected
to impudence and revolt, is altogether
wrong. and raises the question whether
there is not something completely un-
sound in the orga nization Of our IA
nous military school
It is the system more than the boys
which is to blame. a youth of sixteen
is admitted to the Academy. and imnle-
diateIy he is imbued with the idea that
he is "an officer and gentleman com
petent TO criticise the acts of his pro-
fessors and official guardians, and in a
way that he would never think Of fol-
lowing were he graduated and in the
service in command Of men Congress
ought 10 take this matter into careful
consideration at its next session. The
first lesson necessary for the soldier to
learn is obedience. In the earliest stage
of his training. he should be treated as
belonging TO the ranks. He should
have no rights or privileges which do
not appertain to the enlisted man. If
the policy indicated were followed, the
chances are that the cadets would leave
the Academy with a feeling Of sympa-
thy and consideration for the men who
form the sub-stratum Of the service.
As it is, they do not. If what we hear
about the views and actions of young
West Point graduates be correct
It is a fortune to any youngster TO re-
ceive an appointment to the Academy.
If he can pass the eXamina tions and Sc
cure his commission, he has a profess
sion ard safe, though comparatively
small, income for life. But that is worth
the effort, and constitutes a prize for
any American boy; because, If he be
enterprising and ambitious, he can al
ways leave the army and engage in pri-
vate business with the splendid advan-
tage of the schooling he has received at
the cost OF the people
In consideration OF such education.
the young men involved owe it to them
selves and their country to pay for it in
diligence in their studies, in good man
ners. and in strict compliance with the
rules and regulations of the institution.
That they do not all or always show
disposition 10 do this was exemplified in
the recent mutiny. Five OF them are to
be dismissed and six suspended. If
about fifty were expelled, the cause of
justice would be subserved.
The times., 1901-05-23
English and American Mechanics.

A delegation Of British workmen has
been sent to this country to study
American manufacturing systems, and,
If possible. take back enough new ideas
to enable England TO compete success
fully with the United States in this line
of work Some Of the trade papers have
advised manufacturers 10 make a study
of American methods and to realize the
fact that the British workingman needs
education. A writer in Casters Mag
aZine" declares that while British capi-
talists have put in much new American
machinery, ii is necessary also to wake
the British workmen up to the fact that
he has a rival sharper, keener, and
more competent than himself
The game author said that he thought
one of the reasons why the working
men in England took so little interest
in the need Of adapting themselves to
the altered conditions of manufacture
was that they did not know enough
about it. and he suggested that masters
and workmen should combine and send
a strong committee Of bona fide work
ingmen to other countries. especially to
the United States, to see things for
themselves. This has been done, and
twenty workipgmen are 10 spend a
month IN this country studying our
manufacturing system. While 1t s un-
likely that much Of Importance can be
done in so brief period as this, the
men may get a general impression of
the superiority Of some features of
American manufacturing, and go home
with reused ambition and determine
ton to improve matters. which might
be very good thing for England But
the fact is that even then it may be a
difficult matter for the British work
ingnan 10 change his way of work. for
precisely the same reason that it has
been impossible 10 make any radical re-
form In British army methods since the
days Of the American Revolution. In
the first place, the Englishman is nat
urally a conservative and it is difficult
70 make much progress when the men
who are expected TO progress have 10
be forced TO accept even the smallest
change. The American workingman is
not so. He is always ready 10 try some
neg method. The farmer is perhaps as
conservative a type as we have, but he
Is doing his work with reaping and
moving machines, and his wife has a
range and sewing machine. TO do her
work. net because it would not be pos
sible for her 10 do it in the old way. but
because the American has an innate
liking for having everything as modern
as possible.
Moreover, the British workman has
nc more initiative than the British
The times., 1901-05-23
WANT TO DEAL IN STOCKS.
The Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
Proposes an Innovation.

BALTIMORE. May PA request has
been presented to Charles c. Magin.
President of the Chamber of Commerce.
to take up the question of allowing deal
ings in securities. in addition to the regIr-
lar grain business of this body This is
part of a move to establish a stock ox-
change at the chamber of commerce. plan
ned after the Consolidated Exchange Of
New York
The chamber>of commerce lately INSTALL
ed stock ticEers. which give the quota
tions on both the New York and Balu
more exchanges In few days black
boards will be erected. The Introduction
Of these facilities started the talk to form
a stock exchange. Objection to charges
made by the members of the Baltimore
Stock Exchange is said to have started
the talk.
Considerable opposition will probably be
developed by the proposed plan. Many
stock exchange members belong to the
chamber of commerce.
The times., 1901-05-23
SAVING KANSAS WHEAT CROP.
Men in Great Demand Throughout
the Entire State.

TOPEKA, Kan, May 23.-The State en-
ployment bureau today began a syste-
matte canvass for farm hands to help save
the great wheat crop. Laborers in Illi-
nois. Indiana, Ohio. and as far East as
New York. will find plenty of work here
At least twenty thousand additional men
are now needed to help save the 100 OOO. 900
bushels of wheat now maturing in this
State.
The railroads win give them a special
rate to the wheat belt County clerks
throughout the State are asked to make a
canvass of their respective counties as to
needed helm.
The times., 1901-05-23
TO START a FEDERAL PAPER.
MunOz Rivera Leaving Porto Rico
for New York

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. May 22.-Munoz
Rivera sailed on the steamer Philadelphia
today for New York, where he will estab-
lish a Federal newspaper, probably n
weekly. He resigned his position as head
Of the Federal party last night. and Will
be succeeded by a committee Many of
his admirers from all parts of the island
came here to bid him farewell
Senior Rivera was formerly the leader
Of the Porto Ricans who We're opposed
to the Spanish Government. He succeed
ed in gaining autonomy for the island
and was elected president of the cabi-
net, position he held when the Ameri-
cans invaded the island.
Preparations are being made for a grand
reception in honor Of Governor Allen to-
morrow.
The times., 1901-05-23
The AIOnSOose.
OFrom the Philadelphia Ledger.)

IFrOm The FRiIldcIphll Ledgcr.J
The refusal to permit a single live mongoose
to be landed in this country seems absurd, but
when We remember Australias experience with
the English rabbit the destruction caused in
Massachusetts, by the progeny OF a few moths
which escaped from a scientists study. own
plague Of English sparrows, and the rayages OF
this same mongeose in Jamaica. where it was
originally imported from its home in India, it
must be acknowledged that no precautions against
the introduction of foreign pests can be too
stringent.
The times., 1901-05-23
Offices for FiIipfnOs.
From the Chicago Tribune.) }

The policy Of appointing ex-officers Of the in
surgent army TO responsible administrative posi-
tions is wise whenever there is no longer any
doubt Of their loyalty. In the majority Of
cases these men are the natural leaders OF
their own people. In far as they were ami
mated by sincere patriotic motives in fighting
Spain, and later, in fighting the United states,
their influence Is based on personal qualities
that may be utilized for good government They
have come to the top by process Of natural
The times., 1901-05-23

The Philippine oatlaw, Cables, is anx-
ious TO surrender with all Of his followers
and declares that he is quite willing to be
investigated concerning his alleged viola
tions of the rules of war, which he stout
ly denies having perpetrated. With this
leader and Malavar out of the way, We
could almost ring down the curtain on the
Philippine insurrection.
The times., 1901-05-23
Thone Wicked ,Ien.

(From the Boston TFanscript.)
Clara-And so you think OF waiting on your
husband at the tablet What put that idea into
your head?
Bertha-I thought perhaps it might cause him
10 dirt with me. you know.
The times., 1901-05-23
The Muchinist strikers.

There men who cannot stand prosperity,
and there are others whose combative instincts
are SO strong that they must have fight every
now and then OF die. Both Of these classes must
be very largely represented in the machiuists'
organizations.
The times., 1901-05-23
Tempora MutaDtur.
lrrom the BrookItn .E.rle.l !

King Edward received deputations on Friday
from the Roman Catholics the Presby terianA the
Jews and the coroneTs. Time was when the cor
oners would have been busy for days together
II the various sects had met under any one
root. Yet they call them the good old times,
The times., 1901-05-23
Almost Forgotten.

(From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.)
There is something remote and elusive already
in the name Thomas B. Reed, although only
two years have passed since he was one OF the
biggest figures on the continent
The times., 1901-05-23

The end of the allied occupation OF
China is apparently approaching. Ger
Iaany, England, Russia, France, and ia
pan are preparing to withdraw their
troops. leaving only legation guards in
Pekin. There will be general satisfaction
when the evacuation has been accomplish
ed. The Chinese ENHANCEMENT has not
conduced to the comfort or interests OF
any of the participants in IT,
The times., 1901-05-23
Local Pride.
(From The Philadelphia Press.}

(From the Philadelphia Press.}
''Pa, &" said little Willie Horublower what
is meant by a 'comatose stateP ."
Well. my sol" replied the prominent Chi
cagoan .'tirHt adjective applies TO any Stau
outside of uiaoiA"
The times., 1901-05-23

1t was something in the nature of a
close call for King Edward yesterday
when"a squall carried away the mast and
rigging Of the Cup challenger, Shamrock
II. on which his Majesty was sailing to
observe the speed trials between Sir
Thomas Liptons two boats. The later
Of these productions seems to be cursed
with Ill luck, for which fact all lovers of
international sport ought TO be sorry.
The times., 1901-05-23
DISMISSAL OF FIVE CADETS.
INSTRUMENTATION Mt West Point In
ours Extreme Penalty.

Secretary Root yesterday issued an or
der dismissing five Of the cadets concern
ed in the recent trouble at the West Point
Military Academy. when a field gun was
trained on the quarters occupied by Col.
a l. Mills, the Superintendent. Six other
cadets were suspended without pay until
April l. 1902.
The times., 1901-05-23

Washington, May 2l 1901.
by direction of the President, the
following named cadets of the second
class. United States Military Academy,
are, upon recommendation Of the Su-
perintendent of the Academy. dismiss
ed front the service of the United
States: Henry l.. Bowlby, John A
Cleveland, Traugott i. Keller. Ray
mond A. Linton. Birchie o. MahaIey.
1.-THE following-named cadets OF
the United States Military Academy,
are, upon recommendation of the Su-
perintendent of the Academy, suspend
ed, without pay. until April l, 1892:
Second class-Olan c. Aleshire,
Benjamin L. Mcclellan. James A.
Shannon, and Charles Telford.
Third class-Thomas n. Gimperling,
Ilrf,Nr Iat
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-02-09
RUBBER


The question Of cultiv0ting rubber I'm
these Islands ~ quite u live one, 1t
win be experimental with at the eN-
permental station, but that win not be
nearly sufficient Consul General Me
Nnly of Guatemala has recently writ
ten very important report upon the
subject, which could he studied with
advantage by any one proposing to
take up the cultivation OF this valuable
tree, lie says In his report that In
"thc cultivation of rubber, the primary
consideration IL to locate suitable land.
monts required for fruitful production,
lack the fertility necessary for quick
growth, The time required for dcvel-
opmcnt depends entirely upon the soil
and the advantages of location, Some
lands win develop the growth OF the
tree 50 rapidly that in seven years It
win produce milk, while others need
from nine TO ten years, Land located
near the sea and ut It's level, having
the FUN benefit OF the sea brcczes, Will
produce in much shorter time than
land OF u higher elevation and farther
inland In the cultivation Of rubber
one must also cultivate patience, for
nt least seven years are required be-
fore any return TX made on the invest
mout"
OF course the length Of time required
before rubber tree reaches a condi-
ton whore II can become profitable
would preclude It from the category
of the poor mans crop, but there Is no
reason why II should not be found up
on our large estates.
If the proper land can be found,
Consul General MoNally states that
1000 trees can be planted and come
to maturity upon 115 acres. As each
tree yields Il product valued at least
one dollar gold and even some times
two dollars gold, II Is very easy TO sec
that u very handsome profit viii come
into the owner of 100000 trees If he can
only last out the seven years, From
what one can learn from Consul Gen
eral McNally's report II might be a
wise thing to start rubber plantations
II one only had patience and cash
enough to wait for them. Cocoanut
trees are said 10 be worth one dollar
n year each, but they have 10 be waited
for ana It has not yet become a favorlt,
crop amongst us.