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Evening journal., 1898-03-21
CONGRESS- FORECAST
Work Mapped Out For the
Nations Solons.
HOUSE WILL HAVE A BUSY WEEK.
Tho Naval Appropriation Dnl Lihely To
Ocoasion Much Spirited Debate-sen-
ate to Act on Quarantine and Sum
dry Civil Augmentation BIIls.
WAsIIINGTON. March 21.-WhetheI

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Whether
the report of the naval board Of inquiry
on the Maine disaster goes to congress
this week with q special message from
the president calling for congressional
action. our relations with Spain. the
proximity Of war and the emergency
preparations now going on to place the
country in "a state of defense probably
VIII be exhaustively debated in the
house in connection with the naval APP
rropriation bin. the consideration of
which viii begin tomorrow The many
emergency items I'm the bill the large
increase I'm the enlisted force, the liber-
al provision for battleshipa, torpedo
boats and drydocks win bring the
whole subject of the necessity for these
preparations directly before the house.
While the conservative leaders doubt
less Will seek to prevent inhammatory
expressions under the recent ruling of
the speaker. which practically places no
limit upon the latitude of debate in
committee Of the whole on the state OF
the Union, the leaders. except by their
example. probably VIII be unable TO re-
press sensational speeches.
An effort IS likely upon the part OF
IN the confidence of the administration
declaration OF the policy of the ad-
ministration regarding Cuba. This they
hope to do by taunting them with some
of the rumors which have been floating
about In the newspapers during the
past few days. 1t is altogether likely
that there will be a general expression
of the sentiment of the house on this
question before the bill Is passed.
should the president transmit the re-
| port OF the board of inquiry with re-
! quost for congressional action during
the week, everything else will give way
TO IT, ANY action which might be de-
cidod upon would be In complete con-
| troll OF the Republican leaders as to tho
limit to be put upon debate. II the re-
port of the board does not go to con-
| gross this week, the naval bin viii prob
! ably consume all the time after today
J But II 1T should be passed before Satur-
day, which seems unlikely the bill foi
! the generalization of the army and the
! authorization for recruiting it to "a foot
ing aggregating 100000 men in time Of
war will be taken up.
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runernI OF nirs. Thurston.

OMAHA. March 21.-The body OF the
late Mrs. John NJ Thurston was follow
ed 10 the grave by n great concourse
of people yesterday afternoon. At the
house private services were held, after
which the caslSet was removed to All
Saints church. Rev. Dr. Thomas j..
Mackay presided over the rendition Of
the Protestant Episcopal ritual for the
burial Of the dead. In his sermon the
minister referred feellngly TO The mis-
sion OF Mrs Thurston 10 Cuba which
cost her her life. He paid a high tribute
to- her character as woman and 10 the
intense patriotism and human inspira-
tlon that led her 20 accompany her hus-
band on tho trip from which he return
ed to bury her.
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hLnrn Vow pnstrnnsters.

WASHINGTON. March 2t.-Fourth
class postmasters have been appointed
as follows New York-Lodi. John w.
Ready: New Hackensack, Henry Van
dewater; Ovid Center. Milton B. Wix-
son; Pocantico Hills. William Foley;
Romulus. William A. Beaver; Sheke-
mell0, Edward Bryan; Straits Corners,
Aretus A. Strait. Pennsylvania-Col-
yer Peter B. Jordan; Fairbrook, Har-
yey G.. Shuey; Kerrsville, John Austin
brandt; Livormore. Peter p. Lefever;
Mnlhaiu florence Hunter; Oakhall Sta
tion, George Kline; Round Hill. Harry
L. Miller
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cnttIc Hnve TnhcrcnInsis.

JAMESTOWN. n. Y., March 21.-Re-
ports of a serious outbreak of tuber-
culosis i'm cattle come from Youngs-
Vile, just over the Chautauqua county
border in Warren county, Pc. The
county almshouse and farm are in
youngsvine. Fffty-two head of Dur
ham cattle are kept on the farm. The
keeper recently became suspicious and
applied to the state Veterinary surgeon
for an examination This was made
yesterday. and 30 Of the animals were
found to be affected with tuberculosis.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21

Bright faced, happy, rollicking, playful
babies, thousands Of them all over the
broad land, have in their bodies the seeds
OF serious diseases, and while they laugh
and play are facing death. The mother, ia
tae majority of cases, is unconsciously re-
sponsibic for this sad state of affairs. Where
the mother, during the anxious period, suf-
fsrs from weakness and disease OF the dis
t.nctly feminine organism, il is useless TO
expect @ sound and healthy baby. Every
woman may be strong in a womanly way,
and have robust, happy children.
A wonderful medicine for women Is Or.
ierce's I'avoritc Prescription. Il is the
discovery Of an eminent and skillful spe-
cialist lr r. V. Pierce, for thirty years
chief consulting physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo,
y. y. il lis q medicine that acts directly
and ouly Oh those delicate and important
organs tat bear the burdens of maternity.
II make. them strong, healthy and elastic.
lt allave Inflammation, heals liberation,
stops dehilitating drains and soothes pain.
70 gives rest and tone 10 the tired nerves. II
hts for wifehood and motherhood. It does
away with the discomforts of the expectant
neriod and makes baby's coming easy and
comparatively painless Honest druggists
viii Dot offer an inferior substitute for the
axe of little extra profit
t"I suffered for years from displacement debili-
tlting drins, in0ammation and weak back, VI
tritcs hIt5 Bessie Mcpherson, of SIS So Main ST.
irovidencs r. /. "I Travelled with my husband
and first noticed my weaknesses coming on when
The iolt OF the cars became unbeatable l stop
ped trsVc ING hut the trouble steadily grew worse
suffered That became Respondent and wish
iiercc's l1voTite Prescription and was pcrfna
gently cured"
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nnd nlnze In Isaltlmore.

BALTIMORE. March 21.-Flre yester-
day destroyed the lumber storehouse of
August Hannemann, 625 Milton avenue,
this city, and damaged dozen small
residences In the rear on Port street
ana East Monument street. The loss to
3ir. Harnemann is about $4,000, while
Tho agrregate damage to the othey
property win reach 10000
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shot ond sholl For Pensocola.

PENSACOLA. Fla March 2i.-Pow-
der. shot and shell continue to arrive
here in large quantities for the forts
and batteries defending the harbor.
Three of the eight big mortars for the
new battery on Santa Rosa have also
arrived. and they viii be mounted as
quickly as possible. There is great ac-
livity at Fort Pickans. In addition TO
the G and inch rifles a i5-inch gun is
hning mounted.
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Docision In rronton Pottery Case.

TRENTON. March 21.-Vice Chancel-
lor Gray has rendered a decision deny
ing the application Of the Trenton Pot
terry company for an injunction re-
straining r. c. Onphant and others
from engaging in tSe manufacture Of
sanitary pottery ware. The decision
was based on the ground that the in
junction sought would. If granted, be in
restraint of trade The case has been
I'm the courts for three years.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21

Schedule in ensct November H. 1887.
All trains Illuminated Win flh1sc
Light.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON della
WARE AVENUE STATION FOR
NEW YORK. %See.sS daysss Y 10 sl5i ssSi ~ ~
sl1O0 p. m. Sunday, '3.13, '9S9, 'u.A
m; '359 1921, s7.41, sl1.OO p: M.
PHILADELPHIA, week days, tsls
ii.0S a. n. si21s. 100. '2.S4, 1853, 41O, '5n
ESQ s7.4l, 9.15. "11.00 p. m. Sundays, s3ll
5S5. $50. '9.S9' 'l1.2i a m; 'S.5s. 41O '5A
0GS CBF;s rER,' week days, 's.fs, 5.5e $40
s715, 49, @S.25, 800, f989, "l0.2f, 11.0S a. m.
1.2O, '2N 40, '5;2l,, $50. 80, 9l5, .ll;o
liza a. m. 1859, 4lO '5.2l, $50, IA, SIS
ATLANTIC CITY. week days, '715
nc CAPE NAY, =, V VTesE days, $50 a. ''' m. .zS
Z" "BA1l,LTIMoRE AND WASHINGTON
'iS5 sSS 's5s sO s4oi .l5 10 ssls. :sci. .5i
?; m. sqndday1s, AIS !l9, 'S'S5 a. m; 'lz.o'
'ag9 aSi 4tM6R, ,1$ 'sS XII ,' II P srAr1oNs
10 "a nj 3.0i p. m, daily.
NEWARK, week days, 'l1s, 40 .Sss
,ll;0l a, m; 'l2.5l, S.04, '4Oi, '45l,. 's-1s s-1iss
's85 a. M; 'i257, 800, '457, 7S5, '911 p. m.
PIII5BURG, week days. $3.50 a. m.
'6lS p. IN. Sundays @S.35 a. m; '4.5i p. IN
CHICAGO via CINCINNATI and IN
DIANAPOLiS +S.35 a. m. daily.
CINCINNATI AND ST LOUIS, 'S.5S
m, Fl2.5i and t9.11 p. IN. daily.
TOLEDO AND DETROIT, '9u p. M
daily TO Toledo and daily except SUNDAY
TO Detroit.
NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS via
BRISTOL AND CHATTANOOGA, '6.l6 p.
m. week days, 4.5I p. m sundays.
Through sleepers to Memphis and New
| Orleans.
SING ERLY ACCOMMODATION, week
/ days 40 a. m; 304, l.S2, lO.S5 p. m sun
I days 40 a. m. 3.04, 7.32 p. m. -
| LANDENBERG ACCOMMODATION,
week days, 40 a. m, 1900 a. m; SO4, 4bi
/ p. m. Sundays, 1000 a. N; 45l p. m. -.
LEAVE MARKET BTREET STATION
I for
| BALTIMORE, week days, 645 a. M; "a
] p. m.
m; 255 80 z. ID Sundays 80 a "a.
! LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WIZ
! MINGTON, week days, t3.39 6,l9, ia
$500 500 siG.26, 1l.30 a. m; "l220, -l.57, DO
/ ssSO "a 20. 4.30 Sis, 's.42, 500 $50, -l.sa
sgs5, 1000, III S5 p. m. Sundays, 'S.S5, S.0d
: $50, e7.30, ts.35, 1880 ?. m.
Telephone. No. 193.
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Aehirs In Havana.

HAVANA, March 2i.-Little work
was done on the Maine wreck yesterday
by the divers or contractors. The city
has been quiet after the festivities of
Saturday night, lasting until early next
morning. at the Tacon theater, where
dramatic representation was given In
aid of the fund FOR the Spanish navy.
There was plenty OF enthusiasm in the
clowded theater. Every patriotic senu-
Evening journal., 1898-03-21
New Iorsey rroops WI ne I.eady.

NEWARK, N. j., March 21.-The com
manding officers OF the regiments OF the
New Jersey national guard held meet
ing at division headquarters OF General
j. w. Plume in this city yesterday.
There wero present Colonel Campbell,
Newark, Colonel Hines Paterson; Col
onel Lee. Elizabeth; Colonel Smith,
Jersey city; Colonel Cooper, Camden,
and Colonel Bamford Trenton Aside
from the reglmental commanders. there
we're present AdJutant General II. s..
Chambers Of Trenton and General T. d.
Wansor. commanding the First brigade
The general condition of the troops
was considered and all reported salts
flctorily. II was the sense OF the meet
ing that as New Jersey has no coast de-
fenses between Sandy Hook and Cape
May. except a four gun battery at Sea
Girt, New Jersey would have to take
care OF her coasts with her own troops
the minute hostllities were begun be-
tween the United States and Spain.
should war be declared. While no Off
cial order was given, every man was
quietly informed 10 be in readiness In
case an emergency arose.
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nied From III. wounds.

NEW HAVEN. March 21.-Frank En-
quist of East Haven. who was shot by
his brother-in-law, John Erickson, dur
ing a quarrel on the evening of March
s. died at the hospital last evening. A
charge OF shot had entered Enquists
left thigh and groin. which developed
blood poisoning. He made an ante
mortem statement TO Coroner Mix. 1r-
lckson has thus far escaped arrest.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21
s,ntt Lnrx Conlan,t Agree.

CENEsEO, n. ", March 21.-The
jury in the case of }. L. Scott, ex-
superintendent of poor. who was on
trial here for mlsappropriating county
funds. was discharged at $3.50 O'Clock
last night II had been out SO hours.
Seven men held out for conviction and
five for acquittal.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21

A cheap substitute for standard
advertised article may prove 10 be any
thing but a bargain. Be careful 10 &c
what you ask for
Evening journal., 1898-03-21
pnshlnr Mnrl, ON Guns.

BETHLEHEM. Pa. March 21-The
bethlehem Iron company's ordnance
works were working yesterday for the
arst Sunday in the company's history.
Work on guns carriages and arms for
The government was under way. The
1laut is running day and night, and over
600 hands are busy.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21
Mr.. nallineton booth speaks.

TRENTON, March 2l-Mrs. Balling
ton Booth spoke yesterday afternoon to
about 200 state prisoners i'm the prison
chapel This is Mrs. Booths fourth
visit TO the prison. wherc she has esteb-
Ished league among the prisoners.
Commander Booth spoke at Young
Mems Christian Association hall last
evening
Evening journal., 1898-03-21
- sicnner nisnhled.

HALIFAX, March 1.-Two big ocean
steamers, one of them disabled and in
tow of the other. are making for Hall
snx harbor from the cast. The disabled
steamer is the Osborne from London.
She Is being towed by the tank steamer
nuneld.
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- c.nsnr.hIn Il srnIn.

MADRID. March 21.-El Liberal pro-
tests against the authorities stopping
teileroms 30 Spanish newspapers. 1t
characterizes such action as "a useless
procedure because the Spanish press is
both prudent and patriotic"
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Moro Powder For Uncio snm.

NEW YORK March 2i.-The Norwe-
gian steamer Nordkyn. which has just
arrived from Hamburg brought 25 tons
III smo6elass gunpowder for the United
States government. The Nordkyn anch-
ored in Gravesend bay 90 discharge the
LoMder into lighlars
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wilmington X Northern R R
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE q,
1897

Trains leave Wilmington (French Street
Station) for B. & Q. Junction, Montchan-
I'M Winterthur, Guyencourt. Granogue,
Cossart Chadd's Ford Junction, POcop-
SON. West Chester. Embreeville, Norton
Vile Coatesville and intermediate sta
tions. daily except Sunday, at 1.2O a. m.
210 400 and G.10 p. m. Sundays only at
sos o. M. 2l0 and 800 D. m.
For Wayncsburg Junction, Springfield
and intermediate stations, daily. except
sunday. at 100 a. m. 2lJ and 400 p. m.
SUNDAYS only al 500 m., 10. 400 u. m
For Joanna, llirdsIaro, Reading and
intermediate stations. daily except Sun
day. at 40 a. in. and 2l0 y. m. Sundays
only at sos "a. m. and .lU b. ~.
BOWNESS BRIGGS. Gen. Pass. Agt
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say. Tho rxpioslon Wa E1tcrnal.

LONDON. March 2r-Thc morning
papers publish a long statement by Sea-
man Newman recently arrived in Eng
land who was ON board the Maine at
me time of the disaster ia Havana har-
hor Newman aolemnly declares that
ihe explosion was external. and on tn,
port side of the ship.
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reIl and nrol.e his Necl,.

GLOvERSvILLE. N. Y. March 21-
George Wurtzenburg. aged so years. was
found dead yesterday az the bottom of
the stairway in the Hotel Elk building
Ills neck was broken. Upon his person
was found $1,000,
Evening journal., 1898-03-21

I;lnndin's Applause tetrnys IFS Thoughts.
SELMA, Ala. March 21.-Lieutenant
Blandin OF the Maine, who was officer
of the deck tho night the Maine was
blown up. has arrived here on a visit to
his old home and relatives. He was ten
dcred reception and banquet at the
armory OF tho Dallas Light Dragons,
where many patriotic speeches were
made. Lieutenant Blandln when asked
for speech declined, saying he was not
allowed to speak yet, but the way in
which he applauded when an allusion
was made to the Maine having been
blown up by an external force con-
WINGED all present that the ship was
wrecked through the treachery of Span
iards. This is Lieutenant Blandin's old
home. and many friends greeted him
and offered CONGRATULATIONS on his es-
cape. Ho left yesterday for Washing
ton 20 report for duty. He expects TO
be assigned 10 the Amazonas when she
arrives q
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- I..nedlllnn II scnr.h Eor Andree.

BERLIN. March 2l.-Theodor Lerner.
with an expedition aided from state and
private sources, will start on the steam
en- Heigoland next May i'm search Of
Herr Andree. the missing aeronaut, and
10 prosecute scientific .nveetlgations.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21
Fineen Years For Ton Gents.

OMAHA. March 21.-Judge Slabaugh
has sentenced Charles Hendricks to Is
years Imprisonment at hard labor for
highway robbery. The prisoner held up
three men, shot two and got 10 cents.
He was captured by his third victim.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE Bought Sold or Ex-
changed.
FIRE INSURANCE Carefully Placed.
BONDS OF SURETYSHIP
for all purposes by one of the best
companies, City Trust S. D. and Surety
Company.
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nr. Porrine Flnds = Cnmet.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. March PA
telegram has been received at the Har-
ward college observatory from Professor
Schaeberle at the Lick observatory,
stating that Dr. Perrine has just dis
covered q bright comet.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21

A merchant who keeps both eyes
open has in stock goods that are in
demand ne furnishes what you want.
and not substitute. Buy OF him.
Evening journal., 1898-03-21

A manufacturer with a reputation to
lose must keep his goods up to a high
standard. Imitators don't care See
that you set what you order When you
so to buy.
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llpain wouid no I.asy. London Papcl

N'NAM ~ RhuAu Rn A-tl79f At"iiW"ii t-A'A0 gay .
LONDON. March 21.-The Daily Mail
this morning i'm an editorial refutng
some of the American accusations Of
British coldness." Says:
Among many reasons for Great Brit
aims comparative noninterest not the
least Is our bettor knowledge Of the
Spanlards and their paper navy and
our conviction that the Anglo-SaXon wifi
always defeat the Latin Indeed, the
trend Of British thought is toward sur
prise that the greatest OF the republics
should excite itself unduly about so
poor a foe
1.-The Americans should remember
rliat while we are full of trust in their
capabllity TO deal with Spanish imper-
tinences. we aro fully occupied with fer
greater troubles, threatened or active,
in various parts OF the world. They
have our full sympathy at "a time when
France. Germany and Russia are back
Ing Spain as fully and almost as OPEN
~ as they arc opposing British efforts
for the freedom OF foreign trade
throughout tho world
"But there 10 no occasion now 20 talk
of an offensive and defensive alliance
Tho disproportion between our mission
and Americas makes one impossible
There win bo time to propose this way
of recementlng tho race when America
Is ready to face the splendid respensi'
bilities It entails"
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Ionr - - In rort.

SEATTLE. wash. March 2L-Tho
bark Hayden Brown has arrived here.
She left Philadelphia nearly one year
ago and was for a long time consider
"a lost.
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Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street, for
Whining ton (express), $50. 7.2O 725, a3s
1920, 11.l5 a. m, 1903. tsl2.3l, 112, 202 Sl8
}e, 4.0i. AL, SOS. 5S5 $50 6.17. 6.55, 7Si.
Lie, l1.lG .. m, and laos night
Accommodation, 63, 7.30, 9.12. 1886 q
M, 1.23 ZIG. 4.03, 4.44. e.25, SIS 1903 ant
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eTrNnAV WRATNq

For Philadelphia, (express). I57, s.O2 4zv,
s %, 9.ga l0.43 las o. m, 49, S.05, ass ,G06,
6 81, 723 9O6 and 916 .. IN.
Accommodation. ZO5, s.l9 a. M, 12.Og
! 70, 400 5.25 and 1910 p. IN.
E'or Chester (express), l51, 40, S5b
LIS a. lo-, 1.s7, s.o5, ass, 606, 6.52 and 90s
t. m
Arizona republican., 1898-08-10
NUGGETS FROM THE HILLS.

The ores of the Franco-American mines in Gro Blanco district, Pima county, are sulphides, carrying copper, gold, silver and lead About 4,000 tons of ore are now on the dump, awaiting the erection of a. mill.
 A seventy-foot shaft and thirty feet of crosscutting marks the point, nine miles south of Tucson, where M. T. Joice is developing a copper and gold bearing vein from ten to twelve feet in width, lying between porhyry and quartz
 The Azurite company, operating in Pima county, has purchased the Apache smelting plant at a bargain, and the erection of the plant at its new location will give added life to the Azurite. The dump now holds about 4,000 tons of high grade ore.
 Progress is satisfactory at the Table Mountain, Pima county, copper camp There are now about 150,000 tons of ore on the dumps, including 10000 tons of high grade ore. A large stamp mill, for the reduction of gold ore, will be erected shortly.
 A strike of rich copper glance and oxide ores was made in the Mountain Rose mine, Gold gulch, Gila county, re- gently. The whole face of the opening is in ore of a high grade. The Noun tain Rose is one of group owned by William Stewart and Charles Dickson.
 Work on the Planet Saturn mines in Fools Gulch, Yavapai county, which was suspended on account of the food ing of the mines by water, will soon be resumed, as Superintendent W. A. Clark has started pumping machinery to work getting the water out. In other respects the mines are in splendid condition.
 A carload of copper matte from the Nacossari mines was brought up here yesterday and will be treated at the Queen smelter. Heretofore the matte has been shipped to Baltimore, but Hereafter will be put through the con- verters here This will materially in crease the annual output of the Cop per Queen company.-Bisbee Orb.
 J. c. Underwood and Jesse R. Grant have taken a bond on the Hidden Treasure mine on Lynx creek in Yava- pal county, which is owned by Judge N. L. Griffin. The property shows up well and is in a most promising and lively section, there being three mills in operation within three-Quarters of itya mile from the mine
 The ore from the Grand Prize mine,
Arizona republican., 1898-08-10
bond tc eastern people and monthly payments are being made on it.
MAIL FOR PORTO RICO.
Ii Will First Have 10 Be Sent to
 Washington.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Arrangements the mail matter in this city intended for the soldiers and citizens in Porto Rico. Superintendent Beavers of the salary and allowance division has been formulating the nians, and the local postoffice is about ready to handle the mail. It is believed that the large quantities of mail intended for our new possession will make it necessary to increase the working force, and ar engagements have been completed for putting as many men to work as the necessities demand It is not known yet from what point the mail will be dispatched, but it will be either from Charleston, s. G.; New York or New port News. In any event, all the mail will first come to Washington, and from this, as a central point, sent away
 By reason of an order of the Post master general, issued today, the order of the president prohibiting the dis patch of any mail matter to Spain or her dependencies, is modified so far as to permit nOstal communication be- tween the United States and Ponce, Porto Rico. The order says: ''The mails sent to Ponce may contain mail matter of all classes allowable in the domestic mails of the United States, addressed for delivery at any place within the territory occupied by the United States forces in the vicinity of Ponce; and the mails sent from Ponce may contain the same classes of mail matter addressed for delivery in the United States: all articles included in said mails subject to inspection by the proper military or naval authorities. i "The postal rates applicable to ar ticles originating in or destined for the United States in the mails fin question are fixed as follows: First class matter, |, 5 cepts per half ounce; postal cards, single. ? cents: double 4 cents. Second and third class matter, 1 cent for each two ounces. Fourth class matter, 1 cent for each ounce: registration fee, s cents.
 "OnIy United States postage stamps will be valid for the prepayment of postage. Prepayment shall not be re- ouireo. but if postage is not prepaid in full. double the amount of the deficient hostage at the above rates shall be col lected on delivery to addresses in the United States or Porto Rico
 ] ''To articles originating in or des- l tined for countries beyond the United States. the postal union rates and con- ditions shall apply.
 "The mails for Ponce must be ad. dressed to the United States posta
 agent a. Fence and the delivery of any article may be withheld if deemed 1 necessary by the proper military ol i naval authorities.
 1 Con geasation to merchant vessels for the sea conveyance of mails from Ponce shall be made at the rates here ! tofore paid to merchant vessels fol
 conveying mails from the United States to Ponce."