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The times., 1901-05-02
THE SAN JUAN FIRE.
Many Persons Caught on the Pier by
the Flames.

SAN JUAN, p. r., May The fire
which started on the new pier of the New
York and Porto Rico steamship company
last night destroyed the pier and the
goods stored there. The loss is about
$4,000, but there is considerable insur-
ance and the net loss will probably not
amount to over S7SOOO
The fire started at $50 o'clock, soon
after the steamship Ponce had left the
pier, under an oil-tank at the outer end
In fifteen minutes the entire pier was en-
veloped in flames. and the steamship
IeOngfeilow and the schooner Maryland
caught fire. Within three-quarters of an
hour the pier was destroyed
There were 100 persons on the pier when
the fire broke out, and they were cut off
from escape by land. They were all in
danger of suuocation, and either jumped
or fell into the water. Rescuing parties
in small boats picked all of them up.
Many We're injured, but none fatally
1t is believed the fire was of incendiary
origin.
The times., 1901-05-02
Circulation Statement.
connt Won wnIdersee,s Psan

Rowing 10 the general desire to get
ont of China as soon as possible, in
view Of impending complications, Count
Won Waldersee has arranged a mill
tarv plan for the future modest enough
in its provisions, one would think, to
suit the most fastidious taste. The
American "gost" need not be consid-
ereGs4 the connection. since this coun-
try is neither mentioned nor considered
in the arrangement.
The Field Marshal, Commander-in-
Chief. is sensibly positive that as long
as any civilized forces occupy Chinese
territory the foreign military com
manders ought 10 exercise full authori-
ty in civil administration. Aside from
the obvious necessity of such condi-
ton. Count Won Waldersee believes,
and Justly. no doubt, that it would re-
suit in earnest effort or the part of the
Chinese to raise and pay the indemnity
money before the accomplishment of
which it would be a mistake for the
allies to turn the country back TO the
native Government. The details of the
plan. the numbers and locations of the
troops to be retained until a settlement
has been made, are unimportant at this
time; but the principle of the count
proposition appears to be thoroughly
Sound.
We are afraid that circumstances
may interfere to render his or any
other bodys plans TO bring disagree
able and frictional situation to an end
useless. War preparations of an ad-
vanced character in Japan, and the
sudden augmentation of the Russian
feet in Chinese waters, do not suggest
the long continuance Of present rela-
tions between the two Empires. Should
they go TO war with each other, we are
not prepared to say what effect such
calamity might have upon the status
of the Chinese question as the interests
of this or other neutral Powers might
be affected China and Manchuria
would necessarily become the theatre
another would surely be dragged into
the quarrel. II is easy to understand
that. in such circumstances, the main
tenance of non belligerent foreign
troops. except mere legation guards,
in the Empire would be difficult if not
dangerous. The Russo-Japanese differ
ences must be accommodated, or
brought to an issue. before it will be
safe TO indulge in predictions regard
ing the immediate future of the yellow
PERIL problem.
The times., 1901-05-02
SCHOOL BOOKS IN THE SOUTH.
Publishers Likely TO BE Favored by
North Carolina Patronage.

RALEIGH, n. c.. May 1.-The sub-com-
nittee of the new State School Textbook
Commission, after thirty-three days Ia
Dor. examining books submitted by TWEEN
ty-two publishing houses, yesterday COM
pleted the work of selecting all school
books to be used in North Carolina for
the next five years. They handed seal
ed report to Governor AycOck, Chairman
of the commission, to be submitted TO
the full commission for approval and
adoption.
Through private but reliable sources
it is learned that most of the books
selected are published by CHM &
Co, Boston: that Silver. Burdett &
Co.'S publications come next, with the
American Book Company and the Uni
versity Publishing Company. New York;
and B. f. Johnson. Richmond, following
in the order named
The fitting up of the subcommittee was
secret, as provided by a new law, to pre-
vent publishers or agents approachlng-
members Nearly 300 books were eXamin-
cd The recommendation must now be ac-
ceDted by the commission proper.-All sorts
Of influence has been brought TO bear
nv the publishers: first on the Legislature
10 get the bill passed. and then on the
subcommittee. Now the commission viii
he beSieged.
The times., 1901-05-02
Looking Pleasant.

Most people have been told by the
photographer to look pleasant" but
perhaps few have philosophical on ~
necessity for that Bit 0f instruction. A
little reflection on the average Ameri-
CO.. e e as it is seen in the street cars.
however, will throw light on the sub
ject.
Nine out of ten of the people one sees
in the cars have an expression which
is worried and anxious, not to say sour.
Occasionally one sees a face which is
placid and happy, and more often one
| observes features twisted up as if their
owner had been experimenting with
green persimmons. In repose the aver
age PERSONS face is not pleasant.
Hence the photographer injunction.
One reason for this facial aspect is
undoubtedly the fact that when people
are alone they are apt to think of them
selves and their worries and anxieties,
which are driven from their minds
when conversing with others, and their
faces therefore assume a careworn
look. 1t is beyond question that the
worst thing which any man or woman
can do, from an esthetic point of view,
is to be forever thinking of self. It
gives the features cast which is su-
perciiious, conceited, or unhappy, ac-
cording to the temperament. There is
something in a genuine concern for the
welfare of others which tends TO beau
tify the expression if not the actual
features of most people.
Another reason Is like many sources
Of human action, rather a silly one.
Some folks have an idea that smiling
and happy looks denote a frivolous
character. and they wish to be taken
seriously, and respected. They there
fore compose their features in what
they fondly hope is a romantic and dig
nified melancholy and they only sue
ceed in looking sour. 1t is a very diff
cult thing for the average American
face to be grave and imposing. There
is too much mixed ancestry in this
country. and too many of the ancestors
had snub noses and irregular fore
heads, and uncertain chins. The Amer
lean face can be very alert and inter
esting in expression, and it may have d
piquant beauty or a rugged strength Of
its own, but 1t can never be Byronic,
and it looks a good deal better when
happy.
There is, it is true. a certain dignity
in grief. Some people go through life
trading on this fact, and owing to the
tendency in human nature to enjoy be-
ing humbugged, the trade is generally
successful. Another reason for its sue
cess IS that people, men especially, OBJ
ject to an atmosphere made salt with
tears, and the person OF Niobe temper
ament frequently gets what she wants
in that way, while the melancholy
swain sometimes is equally successful
with women. But after all, melan-
cholia is a rather shabby stock In trade,
and, what is more, it is exceedingly un-
becoming to the features. The time has
gone by when solemnity was insepara-
bly, associated with either religion or in
tellect 1t is obvious TO every thoughts
full person that a cheerful saint is just
as much of a saint and a genius of
happy disposition just as much of a
genius, as if either person put on sad
and depressing countenance for every
day use. AS for people who are not
saints or geniuses, their melancholia
makes them look like crab apples dec
grated with knot holes.
The times., 1901-05-02
TO SUCCEED J. E. SFARLES.
Albert c. Case President of the
American Cotton Company

NEW YORK, May 1.-Albert c. Case,
for many years credit manager of the
Carnegie Steel Company, and one of it's
partners. was elected President of the
American Cotton Company today in place
of John E. Searles, who resigned just be-
fore he made an assignment in March.
Mr.. Case is a trustee of the Metropoli-
tan Trust Company and a director of the
American Bridge Company
James G. Cannon, Vice President Of the
Fourth National Bank, was elected chair
man of the board of directors and Charles
Hathaway, of Charles Hathaway &a Co.
bankers, was elected q director A com
mittee of expert accountants has reported
that the company was in no wise affected
by the personal troubles of John E.
SearIes
The times., 1901-05-02
THE PHILIPPINE FRIARs.
Rumor That They Have Been Order
ed to Leave Denied.

1t was denied at the State Department
Yesterday that there was any truth in
the dispatches from Manila stating that
the Pope had ordered the friars in the
Philippine Islands to Ecuador and Vene-
zueIa. The Philippine Commission has
heard nothing of the matter
1t is argued that it would be impossible
for the friars to go to either Ecuador
or Venezuela, as both countries are at
war with the Church. and have suppressed
and expelled the religious orders. No
Catholic priest is allowed within either
country unless he is native
In Venezuela no monks have been per-
rnitted TO remain since the time of Guz-
man Blanco, twenty years ago. 1t is thus
proved that the Philippine monks could
not be sent to either country.
The times., 1901-05-02

When Mr. Mckinley swings around the
circle sufficiently TO strike Chicago. where
elaborate preparations are being made for
his entertainment, 1t is to be hoped that
he will be able to see that recent criti-
cisms upon the civilization of the village
have been eroundless. If the committee
in charge will only take him to a Sc
lected packing house, and at one end Of
II stroke the sleek proboscis of a porker,
eating ham and sausages from the same
animal at the other end a few minutes
later. we are sure he will find every neces-
sary evidence OF refinement and art in
the community.
The times., 1901-05-02
THE CoUNTRY's FINANCES.
Monthly Statement of Government
Expenditures and Receipts.

The receipts of the Government in the
month of April were S47. .764, ,S5l, an increase
or $2.I2s,525 over those for the same month
last year. and the expenditures were ST.
9eS, ,245, an increase of 81. 1.o64.31s. leaving a
surplus Of s5.799.4 .426. against "a. 135 499 for
the same month last year For the ten
months ended April the receipts show
an increase of S10.497,Se9. compared with
the same months of the previous fiscal
year, and the expenditures an increase Of
so. .923, ,732.
The coinage of the mints in the month
Of April aggregated 12.51. 800 pieces. val
ued at 81. .734. $50. an increase of 81, 100. $50
over the same month last year.
The times., 1901-05-02
A BROKERAGE FIRM FAILS.
The Rising Market Causes q Collapse
I'm Buffalo.

BUFFALO, n. Y, May 1.-The rise in
the stock market caused the suspension
of business this morning of F. /. Camp
& Co, brokers. according to statement
made by a member of the firm The firnf
has branches throughout Canada. and its
main office is in this city The statement
given out by the firm is:
The recent rise in the market proved
a heavy blow and we had to suspend
business. We are paying our customers as
fast as possible. and hope to get through
all right. Some Of our Canadian custom
ers bought heavily in stocks that have
risen during the last few days, and this is
the cause of our suspension"
No estimate of the firms loss was given
and 1t was stated the local Office of the
firm is not directly embarrassed
The times., 1901-05-02
Genius and University Education


There is in the Popular Science
Monthly an interesting set Of statistics
bearing on the relation Of genius to uni
versity education in England. II should
be especially valuable TO American
readers, since in this country a college
education bears a relation 10 ordinary
life quite different from that which it
bears in England, and has been, more
over, regarded by many people as espe-
cially conducive 10 intellectual develop
ment in the form OF genius.
II appears that OF three thousand en-
inent British men OF ability. only thir
ty-seven per cent received an educa-
ton at any university. This fact ap-
pears the more remarkable when one
considers that such training in England
IS very largely a question Of class.
The youth belonging to certain
stratum of society goes to the universe
ty as matter Of course. and not be-
cause he has extraordinary intellectual
ability II he be Of another caste he is
put into an office: if Of a still lower
social grade. he is apprenticed TO some
trade. The indications are, therefore
that the majority of eminent English
men not only did not receive a college
education, but belonged largely to the
classes which are naturally deprived
Of one and trained especially for other
things.
In this country on the other hand,
there is no "of course" in the question
al all The rich mans son is not sent
to college as a consequence Of his posi-
ton in life, although Of late colleges are
becoming more and more the haunts Of
rich young fellows who go for the sake
of the athletic clubs. or the social con-
nections, or something not directly ar
sociated with intellectual development
Outside the ranks q the wealthy, one
finds the well-to-do man sending his
son 10 college if the youth proves him
self good at his books, and wants 10 go
and there IS alEo a considerable number
OF poor students who, as the phrase is
work their way through" because they
aspire to make their living by a profes-
sion instead Of a trade. But it, even In
England. where the college men as
rule have every advantage of money,
position. and opportunities to travel, in
and out Of college, the majority of the
eminent men belong to the class which
has not been to college, what is likely
20 be the result IN the case Of American
genius?
The result thus far has been that at
least half our men Of genius were not
college graduates. and IN this half are
included most Of those who arc thor
oughly original and epoch The
leaders in every department of thought
have been, as q rule. men who rn6ne
their own way; and II ~ a question
whether. even among the college grad
yates who have become famous. fame
was not due quite as much 10 home sur-
roundings as to specific college train
ing
What should be argued from this?
Not the abolition Of the college; posi-
bly, not its radical reformation. but sim
ply the gsnsral recognition Of the fact
that there is quite as much valuable
training TO be had outside the class
room as in. Wheraver the college pro-
fessor is man who does not know life.
its needs. It's perils, its richness, wher-
ever he is absorbed In the petty politics
Of the institution rather than in his
The times., 1901-05-02
TO INSPECT THE SIGNAL CORPS.
General GreeIy to Go to Manila on
the Sheridan.

General Greely, Chief Signal officer of
the Army. will sail from San Francisco
on the transport Sheridan, May 10. for
Manila, where he will inspect the Signal
Corps
The corps has a large number of men
in the Philippines and the military tele-
graph system of the islands is very ex-
tensive General Greedy desires to have a
complete and comprehensive knowledge
of the entire system, and that is the OBJ
ject of his visit. During General Greedy s
absence, Colonel Dunwoody, who has
been two years at Havana as chief signal
officer of Cuba will have charge of the
Signal Corps business at headquarters
In WaShingtOn.
The times., 1901-05-02
Democracy VIII Right Itself.

(From the Charlotte, S. c., Obseryer)
II will be very many years before there is for
midabls opposition TO the Democratic party in
State affairs, but the larger liberty now afforded
inside this party viii result in better political
methods and thus promote its health. As to ma
tional affairs we have never since last Novembers
election wavered in the belief that the party
would right itself within the ensuing four years
and square itself with the conscience intelligence
and patriotism of its membership.
The times., 1901-05-02

The Ameer of Afghanistan, it is said, is
boasting that he is raising an army of a
million soldiers. Probably his Highness,
being of an Oriental diathesis, exagger-
ates a little, but there is no doubt that
he is strenuously engaged in raising men,
as preliminary to raising something else.
Recently he has bought thirty thousand
Mauser rifles. and we have already men
TONED the fact that he sSordered a
fresh Krupp battery for delivery in Au-
gust The question naturally occurs: Is
the Ameer safely a friend of England? ?
Probably he is If so. the big Russian
army now almost within sight of Herat
may have tough tussle with him one of
these DAYS
The times., 1901-05-02

Between ]. Pierpont Morgan and the
federated miners of the United Kingdom.
the British Government is brought with
its back TO the wall on the question OF the
export tax on coal. If it is persisted in,
as there seems TO be no doubt it VIII be,
the mine-workers in England and Wales
viii strike on May T. Morgan will then
be in all the better form to invade the
Mediterranean and other markets here
tofore closed to American competition. 1t
is very pretty economic situation.
The times., 1901-05-02
Babcoei.,s PuzzIing Query.
(From ID Boston Post.

''Why do you permit tariff to remain on ar
ticles which can be produced here cheaper than
elsewhere2'' This is the question which Represen-
tative Babcoek of Wisconsin, himself a Repuh-
lcan. saws viii be put squarely 20 his party in
the next campaign. Steel and iron manufactures
he SAYS produce no revenue TO speak Of but 10 Is
a fact that they can be manufactured cheaper in
the United States than in any other country. s.
with other products Of other trusts.
The times., 1901-05-02
UNITING CIGAR INTERESTS.
A Combination on IA SGO,OOO,OOO
Rasis Talked Of

NEW YORK, May lit is expected that
an official announcement that the Ha-
vana-American Company has been alb
sorbed by the American Cigar Company.
which is controlled by the American and
Continental Tobacco Company, will be
made soon. A $50, coo, 900 cigar combine is
talked of
The times., 1901-05-02
Mr.. McKinIey,s Note of Caution.
(From the Philadelphia Times)


One need not be a pessmist TO recognize dan
ger signs in the present inordinate imitation
If one could say just when the reaction would
come he might be cheerful over it, for then ne
could bet on a certainty and be sure Of his
profits. But that some reaction is inevitable
man OF experience observation can doubt,
and warning note much stronger than he ut
tered would not have been cut of place in the
Presidents paean of prosperity.
The times., 1901-05-02
America Not Concerned.
H,rom the petroit Free Press.l

German opinion is far astray when it thinks
the public sentiment of this country is iniQica
to the Empire. The trouble over there is that
they fail TO appreciate the freedom OF our
press, which has dealt far less gingerly with
some of our home executives and legislative bodies
than with the Emperor or the Reichstag, and has
handled the tariff question without gloves here
as there. - ...-l---- Al
The times., 1901-05-02
Let Them Join Us.

Trom the Charleston Nevis and Courier.)
This in our opinion, Is a bad time to join
the Republican party when that party is coming
to adopt the policies TO the currency, the
tariff and a wider market for American goods
for which the Democratic party has always
ccntended,
The times., 1901-05-02
OBITUARY.

Robert C. Kerr died in New Orleans
yesterday, aged lightweight years. He
was a native of Charlotte, n. c. He be-
came a printer in 1892 and afterwards re-
porter. editor, and teacher Going 10 New
Orleans in 1s40, he had ever since been
a resident of the city, serving as CONNER
ciai and statistical editor on several news
papers and also as city librarian. He was
largely instrumental in the establishment
of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange, and
was elected assistant superintendent and
secretary of the supervisors department.
which place he held for thirty years.
Lewis Edison Waterman, the inventor or
the Waterman fountain pen. and Presi-
dent of the L. E. Waterman Company.
died Yesterday morning at his home in
BrookIvn. He was born in Decatur, N
in 1887. and when about twenty years
old went West. where he remained for
several years. Returning East. he west
to Boston. About 1856 he came to this city
and began the manufacture OF the pen
he had invented Mr.. Waterman was also
President and Treasurer of the Waterman
COndensing Company. He was member
Of the Metropolitan Museum Of Art and
the Crescent Athletic Club. He leaves a
widow, two daughters. and son.
Hannah.S. T. Hastings, widow of Wait
still Hastings. a pioneer oil merchant of
New York, died on Tuesday at her home
in Brooklyn. in her eighty-sixth year.
She was a direct descendant Of Francis
Cooke. who came over in the Mayfiower
She the oldest surviving member OF
the First Presbyterian Church, in Henry
Street.
Representative Rousseau Crump, OF the
Tenth district of Michigan. died at his
home in West Bay City. Mich. yesterday
from heart trouble Mr. Crump was elect
ed 70 Congress in 1895. had served three
terms and was reelected last fall for the
fourth time
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-02-13
INNOVATIONS.

The application of the American laws
to the inter-island steamships will be
of advantage TO the vessels and to
those who have to use them. OF reg
ulations as to inter-island traffic in
former times there We're almost none.
No hulls were inspected, no boilers
We're inspected. There were no eXami-
nations of engineers of masters or Of
fcers. There were no regulations about
boats and restrictions as to the number
of passengers that any vessel was al
lowed to carry.
That there never was any serious ac-
cident has been due 10 the integrity of
the owners, They have kept their YES
sells in proper sea going trim, and have
inspected hulls and boilers for them
selves. They have employed trust
worthy and experienced men. In the
matter of carrying passengers, how
ever, they have not been as conserva-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-02-13

The anti-saloon crusade will probably
draw the line very strongly between
the two parties, DR.. Chapman has not
moderated the difficulties which will
be before the crusaders. The liquor in
terest is a very large enc throughout
the Mainland, and the ramfications ex-
tend down to these Islands. DR.. Bish-
op pointed out a possible danger in the
church people taking the matter up.
Any legislation will have to be made
through the Hawaiians, most of these
We're elected upon an nti-missionary
campaign. Suggestions coming from
the missionary side will not be very
well received. 1t is always WELL when
going into a fight, to carefully estimate
the full power of your foe. The fight
will be quite a bitter one when once
it is started. On the other hand, DR..
Chapman shows that unity of purpose
among the temperance people win work
wonders. Unfortunately Mrs. Cougar
gave the signal of disunicn. This
breach, however, is likely to be healed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-02-13
generate.

Mr.. Chamberlain, the new Collector
of Internal Revenue, is of opinion that
Cuba must eventually become a portion
of the United States. Mr.. Chamber
lain might go a step further and say
that all the West India Islands will
gravitate in the same direction. United
States influence has been mercy to
Cuba. If only United States influence
and power could be extended to Hayti
and San Domingo, one of the blacklist
plague spots in the Western world
would be removed. Hayti is really
Darkest Africa affiliated to Brightest
America. Jamaica would willingly
become a portion of the United States
and there is a strong party in the
little colony advocating the junction.
In time the gulf of Mexico will be-
come United States lake, just as the
Mediterranean was at one time a Ro-
man lake