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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
YOUNG CHIEFS IN CONTROL.
Alaskan Indians Substitute Stars and
Stripes for Totem EmbIems.

VICTORIA. B. c.. Jan. 1.-THE old
Alaskan Indian customs have passed. The
Indians have officially done away with
them by vote in council assembled at Sit
ka, according to news received By the
steamer Amur. The old methods OF gov
eminent were also put upon the shelf
For weeks the Indians have been on the
eve Of inter-tribal war. and the United
States Marine Corps stationed at Sitka
had been patrolling the streets and keep
ing the Siwashes confined to the vicinity
Of the Ranchere after nightfall.
Now, the prospect OF war has gone. A
great convention was held, in which the
Frogs. the Eagles. and the Crows. the
tribes that quarreled over the supremacy
in the choice Of chief for the three
tribes, were all represented in numbers
at this conference. The young men car
ried the day. The Wawa Of the old chiefs
was UNDECIDED, and after much speech
making sweeping action was taken. The
contestants who fought fer the honor OF
erecting their family totem Of the Crow.
Frog, Eagle. Bear. Walrus. or other party,
were told they could erect as many fam
ily emblems as they liked, but 1t was
recommended by the younger men, who
had wandered from the rancheries and
seen the world. that American flags take
the places of the totem.
One OF the young chiefs went further
He moved for drastic reform. Taking
the whole question of clans. native chiefs,
old customs, and old laws in general for
his theme. he suggested that 1t would
profit the Indians more to spend their
money for food and clothing. rather than
to spend II for lawyers, the support OF sew
eral chiefs in idleness. and the maintenance
Of old superstitious customs. This posi-
ton was supported by the younger men
of the tribes, and so well did they argue
their cause that by vote of 155 to 2
there will be no clans or chiefs in Sltka
hancnfnrth
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
AN AUTO CLUB ORGANIZED.
Devotees of the HorseIess Carriage
to Advocate Good Roads.

Enthusiastic devotees of the horseless
carriage met last night az the residence
Of Charles E. Foster and organized al
automobile club The objects of the or
ganizaticn are to promote interest in au-
tomobiiing. &c improve the streets and
roads in and about Washington, and the
general welfare of all matter pertaining
to the self-moving carriage. Social fea-
lures OF the club will also be given due
attention.
After some discussion in regard to the
organization committee of five was. APP
pointed to draft a constitution and bylaws
for the club. Many letters were received
from automobile owners expressing sym
Pathy with the movement. and also in
dicating their intention of aiding the or
eanzation. Charles Z. Foster, oficiated
as temporary chairman, and w. ]. Foss
as temporary secretary. Among those
present were: Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles. Lieut.. II. Fl. Ward. Charles E. Fos-
ter. DE-. ". NJ. Sprigg, DR.. W. B. French,
Dr. John r. Francis, c. L. GULL. ". ].
Foss, \. L. Cline, f. Edmonstoa, Rudolph
Jose, Thomas c. Pole. P J. Lockwood C.
J. Lockwood. T. \. Scully. C. C. Byam. C.
II. Weaver. z. Symonds, Thomas H. Beck.
and C. F. Jenkins.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
Circulation Statement.
The Subsidy Bill.

Mr.. Hanna appears 10 be anything but
pleased with the attitude of some Of our
New York contemporaries which have
accused MIN more or less directly of
personal interest in the Ship Subsidy bill.
He denounces such remarks as libelous,
declares that he does net own ship,
does not expect to, and threatens proceed
ings if the accusations in question are
persisted in.
We are not aware that the fact of Mr..
Eanna's personal interest or ncn-interest
in this iniquity makes any particular diff
ference In either event it is a vicious
and outrageous measure. and one which, if
it will not benefit the Ohio Senator in
pecuniary way, surely will some of his in
dustrial friends and campaign contribu-
tors. The subsidy literary bureau which
he has established in Washington is food
ing the country with shrewd special pleas
for this bill to loot the Treasury; but is
unable to obscure the truth that, IL
passed, seven-tenths of the bounty under
it will go 10 half dozen great transpor-
tation lines, and will offer to them and
their coparceners the chance they are
seeking to organize and establish mo-
nopoly of the American ocean-carrying
trade.
Perhaps this literary bureau represents
the extent to which Mr. Hanna is at
tempting to influence the subsidy situa-
ton. But others, apparently, are not con-
tent to rely solely upon education and
moral suasion of the printers ink variety.
Their arguments are perhaps more often
pictorial. We do not know how true it
may be, but it is currently reported that
Senator'S and Representatives who have
cultivated a taste for steel-plate engrav-
ings. can crafty it almost without limit
by placing themselves en- rapport with
certain opulent-appearing gentlemen who
at appropriate times can be seen at the
leading hotels.
1t is but natural that measure carry
ing with 1t an annual plum of nine mil
lions a year for two thirds Of a genera
tion, should be regarded as a proper sub
iect for great hospitality and liberalitE to-
ward foreign missions and orphans on the
part OF its intending benefcieries. whoever
they may be. Mr.. Hanna evidently is not
one of them. and probably does not know
who they are. His interest in the bill is
purely patriotic, because he says SO. 1t is
the poor. down-trodden American sailor
and shipyard that he desires TO bless.
Probably he may get his way in the mat
ter. as he has in pretty much everything
else since March. 1897. But. in this case,
IL is fair guess that success would not
be nearly so apt to crown his efforts were
it not for those of the subsidy lobby also;
which may not be half as yirtuous, but,
according to human experience. are likely
m no mira fatching
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
FRANCHISES IN PORTO RICO.
Discussed Before the House InxuIar
Affairs Committee.

Gen. Francis V. Greene, of New York,
made an argument yesterday before the
House Committee on Insular Affairs in
connection with the right Of Congress to
approve franchises granted by the Porto
Rican Legislature. General Greene ar
gued that capital was timid about making
investments in Porto Rico, because after
franchises had been obtained there and
money invested they might be upset by
Congress. No action was taken by the
committee.
Gen. Roy Stone urged upon the commit
tee the desirability of removing the re-
strictions upon granting franchises in the
island SO that capital might go in and
build 1t up. With Congress given the
power to revoke franchises. he said.
money could not be obtained TO develop
the natural resources OF the island. Span
ish capital had been Withdrawn and lad
not been replaced. While IL would seem
the American Government was doing
everything possible for the natives, 1t
was fact that they were suffering the
greatest depression, which was clearly
due to lack of capital
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

wish is to be independent and respected,
and who have. as the phrase is, known
better days. Such people can preserve
their self-respect in a country home,
among their friends. when, in the city.
hundred Earring circumstances tormented
and Inundated them.
The Southern Relief Society is doing a
good work. all the more to be commended
because its funds are not by any means
princely. 1t is to be hoped that some day
there will be a system of organized char
ity which will do easily and effectively
what hundred different associations are
now doing, hampered by all kinds of Diff
fculties; but as things are at present it is
good that the poor are helped in any
way, by any means; and when the meth
DDS used are so wise and well-considered
as these of this society, the public GER
tainly ought to show It's approval in ways
that are practical as well as sentimental.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

siderable sum of money. book of this
kind costs from seyenty-ive cents to a
dollar at least, and the church library
usually contains from one to three hun
dred of them. The money thus expended
would if spent for standard books of a
secular nature, bought in cheap editions
or at second hand, furnish the town
with a really valua re little public Ii
brary. and the sum spent yearly for good
nothing lesson leaves and story
papers would replensh the library ard
possibly keep up reading room. The
amount of enlightenment which would
result from the introduction of the best
literature of the world into every town
and village in the United States can
hardly be measured. The young people
whose minds are no, starved, or half fed
or poisoned on trashy or sensational lit
erature, would have good and wholesome
reading, and If any of them were inclined
to strive for more thorough education
than could be gotten at their homes,
they would have some sort of a founda-
tion to begin with. That is one way in
which these goody- goody books do harm
they waste time and money which ought
to be spent on useful reading. 1t would
certainly make a difference in the intel
ligence of the country if all the PEOPLE
who read "Pansy" and e P. Roe were
reading real literature instead.
There is another way in which these
books are positively harmful. They set
up false standards of right and wrong.
The general impression which they give
is that ones duty is to talk religion In
season and out of season, whereas any,
body of ordinary intelligence ought to
know that the surest way to arouse an
tagonism to any kind of belief is to thrust
1t on TIE attention of unwilling hearers.
There are also obligations of ordinary
courtesy which the paragons portrayed in
these books generally disregard. More
over, while 1t is often a necessary and
noble thing to sacrifice ones self for 9TH
ers, self-sacrifce is not particularly en-
nobling thing in itself, when there is no
reason for it, and people who are modelled
after the plan of some of the saints in
the Sunday school books almost inevitably
encourage selfshness in others. especially
In their children. Others of different
temperament make all of their friends
and relatives writhe under the exactions
OF a perfectly impossible standard of con-
duct. or course, the Sunday school book
is not responsible for all of this, but It is
certainly not responsible for very much
that is good. There is no moral lesson
in the average book of this class which
cannot be found in secular literature, and
IL one must have ethical teaching in fc-
ton 1t is wise to make the fiction lifeIike.
The clergyman above quoted takes the
broad ground that no book in which vice
is not made attractive is immoral in its
influence, and, generally speaking, this is
true. The trouble with Sunday school lit
erature is that it makes virtue SO very
urattractive, as rule, that vice is de-
lightful By comparison.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

In his inaugural speech yesterday Mr..
Durbin, tho new Governor of Indiana
said: The hope Of free institutions, the
i'anctity of the home. the safety OF the
citizen. the dignity of manhood, rest on
the respect for and enforcement of the
law. That being true, we hope that Gov
ernor Durbin will set the public example
OF that obedience to law which he
breaches. We desire to remind him that
the Constitution Of the United States con-
tains this mandatory clause:
"a person charged in any State with treason,
felony, or other crime, who shall flee from
justice, and be found in another State, shall, on
demand of the executive authority OF the State
from which he fed, be delivered up to be re.
moved TO the State having jurisdiction of the
crime
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
A SWORD FOR GENERAL BROOKE
Honcred ut Pottstown, Pa, the Home
of His Boyhood.

POTTSTowN, Pa. Jan. 14.-Gen John
R. Brooke, U. S. A. arrived here today,
and was tonight the guest Of honor at
reception. and was presented with a sword
General Brooke was farmer boy in this
district. Tomorrow he will visit the iron
works at Bordsboro, where he packed
nails In kegs prior to his enlistment in
the army, His relatives own the iron
works. and he will be their guest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

astrous fire occurred this morning at
Banes, between Holguin and Gibara, on
the north coast Twenty-six dwellings
and four large drug stores were destroy
cd Many families We're rendered home
less and there is much suffering amorg
them. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The loss is estimated at $50 COO.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

From the Chicago Now.

The secret ballot is all right in the indi-
viduai citizen. as if protects him in his right to
vote for whom he pleases; it is not right for 4
Senator Representative. in his case he is not
supposed, except in matters ON which his con
sttuents have made pronouncement TO vote
his own preference opinions, but those OF his
constituency. To seek to have the senatorial
ballot OF January II secret is TO give members
chance to shirk their duty to their constituents
and cast 4 vote possibly for a candidate to whom
their constituents strongly opposed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
A CLAIM AGAINST MANCHESTER
sni. Postponed Because of the Dukes
Absence in America.

LONDON. Jan. 14.-Lord Sandwich. the
Duke of Manchesters trustee, having re-
jected Jeweler Houles' claim for .es59
on the ground that the duke had not
reached his majority, when ne purchased
the goods. the jeweler appealed on the
ground that such articles were necessary
for person of The dukes standing.
The appeal came up in court today, but
was adjourned on account of the absence
OF the duke In the United States.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY.
\ Mississippi Grand Jury Indicts
Gibson. the Indiana Contractor.

JACKSON, Miss, jan. 1.-THE Kinds
County grand jury has returned a true
bill against J. r. Gibson, of Logansport,
Ind. charging him with attempt to bride
the Governor OF the State of Mississippi. a
month ago. on the letting of the new mill
lion dollar capital. The Indictment was
found within an hour after the grand jury
was sworn in. Gibson has been here sew
eral days
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

1E7s7 7
dairy commissioner from Ohio let the cat out
Of the bag when he addr ssed the Senate com
mittee the other day. lie said that he found il
almost impossible to prosecute infractions OF the
oleomargarine law successfully in the large cities
OF his State owing 10 the partially of some
people for that product" II is palatabe and
healthful 1t serves those who cannot afford
butter Its producers are content that every
purchaser be warned TO what he is buying and
yet the Grout bill, backed by Cabinet member
seeks TO drive the product from the market. Yet
the advocates Of the measure dare not even pro-
hibit the coloring of both, and then give them
fair field
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

1t is a relief TO note that We have seen
the end of the Nicely extradition case
Judge Harlan. speaking for the full bench,
decided yesterday that Cuba was foreign
territory. and that Nicely could be taken
there under extradition proceedings for
trial. AS soon as the preliminaries can be
arranged the interesting captive will be
deported to join his friend Rathbone
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
CAPTAIN LoEFF1ER RETIRED.
Fer thirty Years Re Guarded the
Presidents Doors.

Capt. Charles J.. \. LoefIier. military
storekeeper OF the Quartermaster's De-
partment Of the army. has been placed
on the retired list. Captain Loefler has
for thirty years been the usher at the
Presidents Office door in the White
House. and probably enjoys as large an
acquaintance with public men IS any man
in the country. He is at present mined
to his room with a severe attack of the
grip. which threatens pne umonia.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

Mr. Bean. the gentleman who appears
to be touting for the Asphalt Trust Just
now, and who recently had a Government
war vessel placed at his disposal for his
hurried transportation homeward, must be
an interesting personality. 1t is said that
1t was he who examined the title of the
opposition concern to Lake Felicidad. and
pronounced It good. Now, however, he is
on the side of the Administration and the
trust, which creates vast difference.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
Pooling the other Passengers.

ifrom the tHlcago lfibune.D
"Clara. dear. we've been careful so far and |
don't think they suspect we are Just married
You must scoid me little now as we get on the
train"
SHARPLY and in high-pitched voice. George
darling, when We get TO the hotel you must Ger
tainly take of That absurd lavender necktie!'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

(From the chieago Tribnne. }

Cant We see'' said Officer OBlank at
wudnt do T. catch til thayes an boorgars too
faslt II we'd run in two or three dozen in one
night tn people wud ixpict to kape up tn
lick. II we run in all av ZEN at wan-t there
wudn't be nawthin' fr us TO do aftherW rds an
NANNY d good by d lose his iaHb on tn foorce
You lave Us alone an wen bring in tn futpads
an til 'Poorchciimbers as quick wild
safety"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
In the Year 1000.


Hrom the Detroit Free Prcss.)
Here" said the husband Of a new woman. en-
tering a tailor shop and laying bundle on the
counter, you will have 70 alter these trousers
can't wear them at all they are"
Greatly" replied the tailor, as he opened the
bundle. you must excuse me, my dear sir, these
are your wiie's."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
A CRUISER AT PANAMA.
To Protect the City Against Attack
by Colombian Insurgents.

COLON. Colombia, Jan. 1.-THE United
States cruiser Philadelphia has arrived at
Panama. The political situation at pres
emit is quiet. The offer OF the United
States to protect Panama in the event OF
an attack by insurgents is not generally
received with approval. Many persons, not
understanding the provisions OF the treaty
Of 1Si9 think that in making such an Of
fer the Americans had some Interior object
In view. The better informed. however.
know that the only motive Of the United
States is to protect American interests,
which would suffer in case the city was at
tackled.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
THE AUSTRIAN ELECTORS.
The Anti-Scmitcs Lose Three Mem
bcrs of The Rclchxrath.

VIENNA. Jan. t4.-Further elections for
members of the Reichsrath today showed
again that the Clerlco-anti-Semite move
ment is weakening. The Liberals and So
cialists captured three seats in lower
Austria. The Liberals retained their two
ACCOMPLISHMENTS in Vienna and reduced
thoir opponents majorities IN otEer ar
roaaiszements.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

(From the st. Paul Pioneer Press)
So far the Senatorial contest has been a clean
and honest one and, therefore, somewhat tame
and duh. Everybody is awaiting the advent OF
THE boodler." Then there will be music hy thu
full band. The boys will have lots of fun at his
expense.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
Prof. Charles Hermite Dead.

Pats. Jan. 14.-Prof. Charles Hermite.
a distinguished mathematician. professor
of higher algebra at the Sorbonne, and
honorary professor nj tho Ecole Poly
technique. is dead. He was born at Diuze.
December %, 1872.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

The arrival OF the cruiser Philadelphia
at Panama was reported yesterday to
the Navy Department in a telegram from
her commander. Capt William W. Mead
He said nothing in his. despatch about po-
litical conditions on the Isthmus. The
State Department has had no news from
Panama since the telegram sent last week
by Consul General Gudger in which he said
that the revolutionists had not made their
expected attack on the town. The Phila-
delphia will remain at Panama until fur
Their orders.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
Obstructing Reform.


Nrom The Springfield HepubHcan.)
BY attacking the nationality aud sovereign in
dependence OF China the western Governments are
making enemies OF the native reform party, Just
as the intamy OF the Jameson raid solidihrd the
progressive and liberal burghers OF the Trans
yaai with the Krugerites
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
THE BISHOP OF LONDON DEAD.
The Right Rev. MandeIl Creighton,
an Eminent Scholar, PASSES Away.

LONDON, Jan. 14.-Right Rev. Mandell
Creighton, Bishop Of London since 1897,
and Dean of the Chapels Royal. died short
ly after noon today. Bishop Creighton
had received many decorations and was a
member or fellow of many societies. He
was also the author of number of relig-
ious and historical works
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15

The Rt. Rev. Mandell Creighton, D.
D., D. c. L., Lift. D., and Dean of the
Chapels Royal and Trustee of the Ma
born in Carlisle July 8. 1913. He was
the eldest son of the late Robert Creigh-
ton and Sarah, daughter of Thomas Man.
dell, Bolton. Cumberland. He was cdu-
Gated at Durham Grammar School, ard
Mention College, Oxford. He received the
degree of d. d. from 0xon and Cambridge;
LII. D., from Glasgow; d. C. L., from
Oxford and Durham; Lift. D., from Dub
lin; Ii. D., from Harvard University. He
was a corresponding member of the Mas
sachusetts Historical Society and of the
American Church History Society. He
was a fellow of the Societa Romano di
Storia Patria, fellow and tutor of Me--
ton College, Oxford. from 1867 to 1875;
vicar of Embleton. Northumberland, from
1875 to 1884, rural dean of Alnwiek from
1881 to 1884. In the University OF Cam
bridge he was Dixie professor of eccle-
canon residentiary Of Worcester Cathe-
dral from 1885 to 1891. In the latter year
he served as Bishop of Peterborough, and
in 1895 he was rede lecturer in the Uni
versity of Cambridge; in 1896. he was
romanes lecturer in the University of Ok
ford.
At the coronation of the Emperor of
Russia in 1896, Bishop Creighton was the
representative of the English Church His
publications were numerous. He was a
member of the Athenaeum and Saville
Clubs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-15
Ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1f.-Arrived out:
Fuerst Bismarck, from New York. at
. Gibraltar
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-05
PAUNCEF0TE AND HAY
TALK OF CANAL TREATY

washington, Nov. 4.-LOrd Paunce-
fote the British ambassador. called
upon Secretary Hay today to announce
formally to the secretary his return
from a vacation in England, and his
readiness to undertake at once the con-
clusiOn of the new Hay-PauncefOte
treaty. The interview lasted about
half an hour. Many topics were
touched upon beside the treaty, which
was not given particular consideration
today, the conversation on that point
being rather preliminary to the begin
ming Of the treaty drafting.
Lord Pauncefote did not bring with
him to the state department a copy of
the proposed convention. In fact, this
document does not exist as such. for
although the principal points Of the
treaty have been agreed upon between
the two principals, they have yet to be
transferred from protocols into a for
NAL treaty. This work Of tTansference
viii begin in about a week according
to the present expectation, and if it
proceeds steadily after that time, the
new treaty viii be in shape for sub
mission to the senate Immediately after
that body cOnvenes next month
Lord P5upcefOte did not bring to
Secretary Hay any late news respect
ing the views OF the British govern
ment as to the treaty. The secretary
had been advised so fully by Ambas-
sador Choate at their conference at
New Haven of the details as to what
nd been done in London, and the ca
Diagrams had been so complete, that
there was nothing new TO be commune
Gated on the subject