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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-24
SHOULD INCLUDE
OTHER MEMBERS
DeArmond Submits Minority Re-
port on BaiIey's ResOIution-Our
Institutions in NO.Danger.

WASHINGTON, Feb -special-Dis-
claiming "any prediction 20 ny 10 me
rescue of an imperiled constitution. hut
simply faithfully performing duty ass
signed by the House Judge David a. De
Almond Of Missouri. q member of the
House judiciary Committee to-day made
q minority report on the Bailey reso.u-
tiOn concerning members of Congress who
had accepted Office under the govern
menL As indicated yesterday ihe minor
ity cOncurs In the majority report iu its
recommendation that the seats OF Rep
resentatyes Wheeler. Colson. Campbell
and Robbins he declared vacant lie
goes further however, and says the res0-
luton should include members of thc
House who accepted positions ON the
various commissions
VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION.
The report Of the majority on tho COM
mttee is "a valuable contribution 10 the
record OF the American COngrcss, saws
Judge De Almond, and discaims a dis
position TO hnd fault with the majority
He expresses regret that the majority
report Is not one in which the minority
can join heartily lie says the fact
that the search after the true light Of
the constitution has been SO harmonious
" pursued by the committee encourages
some Views not entertained by the COM
mittee. SO far as the report shows. In the
hope that possibly. thereby the House
may be more fully advised concerning
the subject submitted" for rerort
MILDLY SARCASTIC
What might between the lines be con-
strued As q rebuke 90 the excessive zeal
of the guardian of the constitution Is In
the paragraph in which Judge De Ar
mond says
THE committee has not found. and
perhaps no one has discovered, actual
danger 10 our institutions from the aD-
pointment 10 military office under the
United States of any of the four mem
bers of this House whose seats are de-
clared 10 have been vacated by the ac-
ceptance OF such appointments A. be-
fore stated, the recommendation Of the
committee is based upon the c0nstitu-
tiOnal hehest as the committee under
stands II. without any prediction to uv
10 the rescue Of an imperiled constitu-
ton. The committee did not hunt for a
breach into which IL might throw itself
but faithfully and 10 the best OF It's
ahiiiy performed the duty assigned TO
IL by the House"
The committee unconsclously. in Judge
De Almonds opinion, regarded the IN
structlon OF the House "in the light of
the aniecedent understanding OF the
scope OF the Investigation and action
originally proposed. In this view u
seems. special prominence has been given
10 rhe status Of the members OF the
House who were appointed 10 military
office"
He thinks, however, the language OF
the resolution Is broad enough 10 cover |
the eases OF those members who ac-
cepted places upon commissions created |
under legislation Of the present Con- |
gress" '1t Is evident" continues he |
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THE POPE ON AMERICANISM.
The Teachings nf Father iecker Nto
Approved by His Hol ness

BALTIMORE. Feb. % Tho approved
translation of the P0pes letter 10 Cardi-
nal Gibbons giving Inc Iapai views ON
"Americanism" heretofore covered brief
Iv in the Associated Press cable dis
PATCHES. was made public here to-day.
His Holiness. commenting ON ihe con-
troyersy which has grown out of the
French translation of the life ol the late
Father Hecker. founder of the Society
of Paulists. a distinctly American order
saws the rule OF life laid down for Cath
olics bv the Vatican Council Is not Of
such a nature that 10 cannot accommO-
date Itself 90 the cNsencies Of various
ties and places Tile Church has been
"a an times what So Paul said OF him
self. 81 became Am things 10 am mon
chat might save all' ln regard 10 the
WAYS of living the Church has been ace
,ustomed 90 500 yield that the Divine prin-
ciples of morals being Kept intact she
has never neglected to accommodate her
SELF 90 th. character and genius of the
nations which she embraces. but. COM
tmles the letter. in this present matter.
thore is great danger and manifest op-
nosftion 10 catholic doctrine and disc-
,,lino boa the 0uinlOn of the lovers of nov
eIn, mat allowance should be granted
tb. faithful each one 10 follow out more
freev the leading of his own mind and
the trend of his own proper activity.
such reasoning is evidently faulty. No
one should wish 10 depart from the In
fallible teaching authority of the Church
"The confouudng Of license with
liberty. the passion for discussion and
pouring contempt upon any possible sub
iect. the assumed right 20 hold whatever
oninions one pleases upon any subject,
and % set Them forth in print 90 the
world. have so wrapped minds IN dark
moss chat there is now a greater need
of the churches teaching Office than ever
before lest the people become unmindlul
of conscience and duty.
Regardiug the fact chat the Paulists
are not required IN take special VOWS
and that they believe That the religious
lie is either entirely useless or OF little
service 60 the church besides being in
furious to the religious orders. the Pope
remarks that such cannot Doe the opin-
ion of anV who has read the annals Of
the church Did not your country, the
United States derive the beginnings
both OF faith and of culture from the
children Of these religious families? 10
one Of whom but very lately q thing
greatly 10 your praise. YOU have decreed
that statue Dee publicly erected.
The Pope in conclusion while finding
himself unable 40 approve of the views
which go 10 make up "Ameriesnism.'
yet takes no exception 90 the name. and
observes that if the doctrines adverted
90 are not exalted there could De no doubt
that the bishops of America would be
the first 10 condemn them Otherwise
10 would give rise % the suspicion that
some OF the bishops would have the
church IN America different from what
10 Is IN tho rest of the world
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The House Declines to Consider Mr.,
Browns Contest Bad Feeling
Over ArmOr Plate.

WASHINGTON. February lmmedi-
atcly after the reading off the Journal in
tho House to-day Mr. Crumpacker. of In
diana, called up the coutcsted-clcction
case OF Brown ts. Swanson. from the
Fifth Virginia District
Against This Mr Mcrs DemocrsO. of
Indiana, raised ,nc question of c0usiderl-
uon
Mr.. Crumpacker attempted 90 can up
the case several weeks ago. hut thc House
by vote ot ll3 to so decided not to con
slider H. The House to-day declined To
consider-9g 10 10
The Committee ou Naval Affairs. which
had the right of way with the appro-
priAtion bin, agreed to yield au hour TO
the Committee ON the District of Column
ba 10 dispose of some important matters
At l:45 the House went into Committee
of the Whole and resumed consideration
of the naval appropriation bin. the pend
ing question being GOA thc point off order
raised on the amendment offered hv Air.
Underwood Democrat. of Alabama. to
appropriate NOn001 for tine construction
of ana armorp.ato plant at such place as
board of naval officers might scle.t.
Mr boutciic con,Muad his defence of
the resolution H On commit .c o. increase
M maximum price col armor Goo slT.
Mr.. sherman Nepubhclu ,f >,.
Nolh. who Was ia thr ch8r ,in,d
the point of order against the Underwood
lE ondment
The question then REQUIRED upon Nj
Boutelle's amendment fixing the price of
armor at fl5 per tun
a BUNCD GAME
Mr. Hopkins (Repubcam of Illinois
moved 90 amend tho Bouleue amendment
So az 20 iiX the price of armor Mate AZ
sac per tom.
Mr Hopkins declared that Doe had been
informed upon reputable authority that
the proposition in the bin was am attempt
% "hunco' the government
Ihis statement aroused the indignation
OF Mr. BouicNc and Mr.. Dazeu Qiepub-
licam, OF Pennsylvania
GIVE the name of your authority"
said Mr. Da.zcl
He WON'T shouted Mr. Boutelle.
l ohahenge MN 20 name ii single man
who ever made such statement
o lhe gentlemen would not permit the |
meinepof from Maine to black his boots.
retorted Mr Hopkins turning upon his |
antagonist Al this point the eavel took |
Ar Hopkins of the hoor. and MIR Rixey. |
u'emoc@t1 OF Virginia member of the |
N"Fi 'pHHlttef' in "a five minute speech, |
opposed the Committees proposition. |
"hich ne said would increase the cost OF |
armor for single ship $4,000.
Tho Hopkins amendment 20 the amend
menl was carried lo2 TO Is. and az amend
ad hNing the price of armor at $H5D |
ne amendment was adopted without di-
vision Mr.. Boutelle gave notice he
would demand q separate vote in the |
House.
NEW NAVAL. RANKS.
MI Moody. (kcpublicanD OF Massaohl-
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TO REINFORCE OTIS.
Troops Will be Sent to Manila with as
Little Delay a. Possible.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2a-rhe war De
partment has arranged to despatch fur
ther reinforcements 10 General OTIS AZ
Manila. The regiments selected are tho
Ninth Infantry. now at New York. and
the Sixth Infantry 40 san Antonio, Tex
as. Both these regiments VIII 80 by way
OF San Francisco.
10 Is said that the transports taking
them will be able 20 leave by March 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-24
A DlSAST R0US FIRE.
Flames Destroy iIalfthe Town of Mus
kogee. Indian Territory.

WAGGoNER. T. T., Feb. IA fire
which started al Muskosee. l. T., AT
o,clock destroyed half OF that town. EN-
failing a loss OF nearly S1Joee
The are began IN a negro shanty near
the courthouse. IL destroyed the greater
norton OF tho business district anu many
private residences There was no loss of
iifa or serious casualties.
The presence In many buildings or
loaded irearms. cartridges, oils, etc, and
their continuous explosion. interfered
with the work 90 extmguishing the nre
aud endangered lite.
About forty per cent 81 Tie loss 10
covered by insuranre.
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NOT BY NATIVES.
Filipinos say the Fires in IIoilo were
Started by American shells.

PARIS, Feb 23--Agents IN this city
OF the Fnipinos have received news from
lloilo. saying that the outbreak theirs
of hre was not the work OF the natives.
but was started by the American shells
When the attack commenced. The FIJI,
pinOs added. the foreign residents wers
endeayoring 10 persuade General Lopez.
the Filipino commander, 10 submit. as
Iloilo was not fortified and was there
fore not in "a position 70 resist the Amer
lean attack The whole commercial
quarter of lloilo. IT appears. was de-
stroyed with four-nfths OF the rest. OF ths
town.
Finally the Fiipinos say. the foreign
residents subsequently met protested
against the bombardment and resolved
10 put I'm claims for damages.
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A Substitute Would Leave the Matter
to a Conference.
PROVISIONS OF THE NEW BILL.
The Army Not to Exceed $1,000 Men,
al.cOO Subject 10 Discretion OF the
Prysident-Can Enlist Natives
of New Possessions If He
Chooses - a Truce
Declared.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-That there is
10 be an adjustment OF differences on the
army reorganization bill i'm the Senate is
the general understanding among Sena-
tors tonight Few, however, Will attempt
to give details. if. indeed, these have been
arranged. The Democratic Senators have
commended for little more than the fixing
of time limit Tor the continuance Of
the existence of thc enlarged army being
willing. as they say, TO give the admins
tration AN the men and all the money
necessary to It's purposes for the present.
Accordingly the time for the continuance
Of the increase has been fixed at July l,
1901.
THE NEW ARMY.
There is a. mutual understanding that
the new army shall not number 10 eX-
coed 1900 men. as provided I'm the Cock
reu BIN. and the staff provisions OF the
IIull-Hawlcy bill shall be retained i'm sub
stdntially the same form as reported
from the Military Committee OF the
troops authorized 5000 are 10 be raised
and may be natives of the new posses
sions or otherwise. as he may determine
The Committee ON Military Affairs has
been called to meet tomorrow and the
presumption is that the new dill will re-
colye attention at this meeting. The pro-
gramme is 90 continue the truce to-inor-
row and not 10 attempt 10 take up the
army bin I'm the Senate before satur-
day IL is hnued that the new measure
may then bo reported and passeti-not
without explanation and debate, but af-
ter only reasonable delay.
4 NEW MEASURE.
The present understanding Is that the
bin shall De- a new measure, not a sub
stitute for the Hull bin. To make 10 a
substitute would leave she matter open
to a conference committee. and The DEM
ocrats arc not willing to take their
chances in conference, hence after the
bin shall have passed the senate 10 Will
have 10 60 70 the House and De acted
upon as ii no army bin had passed that
body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-24
TO BUILD UNION DEPOT.
Chesapeake x Ohio Will Unite With
The Richmond. Petersburg a Carolina

II is practically settled that there shall
be a union depot in Richmond TO be
erected by the Richmond. Petersburg
& Carolina and the Chesapeake q Onto
companies.
Representatives Of these two corpora
tions have conferred aud they have de-
cided to unite in erecting splendid rail-
road station.
a further conference will be held In
few DAYS when an the minor details will
be discussed.
The depot will be at the corner of F1f-
teenth and Main streets. on the site of
the old ST. Charles Hotel
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NEW YORK. Feb. 23-The following
securities were approved for listing by
Exchange to-day. Georgia and Alabama
Railroad S29230a first mortgage con-
solidated per cent. hfty year gold cou-
non bonds OF l9iI Carolina Central Rail-
road s. $1,000 FIRST consolidated mortgage
gold 4 per cent fifty year guaranteed cou-
non of 1852
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SAVANNAH, Ga. Feb. @.-Postmaster
Tonight al the Terminal Hotel in w dley
by "A man named Hewitt, who claims to
he "A Central Railroad detective From
HIST Information Obtainablc at this time.
IL appears that the assault WA unpro-
koked
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WEATHER FORECAST.

virginia--Threatening weather In ths
early morning. followed by fair: colder
fresh to brisk west 20 northwest winds
North Carolina and South Carolina
Threatening weather In the early morn.
ing. followed by fair. colder brisk north.
westerly winds.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
THE RECORDS.

stupid play by Anderson in the eighth inning
IN the game at Washington Park yesterday was
responsible for the defeat OF the home team. II
was smuggling match throughout there heinz
half dozen pitchers used In tho cannonading
The result taken with the victory won by Boston
over Cleveland. places the Brooklyn and Boston
teams within one game OF each other. With the
same results to-day the teams will be tied In the
race for the pennant.
The score was twice tied yesterday and then me
Brooklyn men took what looked 10 be a safe lead
by a fine batting rally in the sixth inning The
lead would have been safe enough except for
poor play by Anderson in the eighth inning With
two men out foul ny sent up in Andersons
territory and although It furnished easy catch
Anderson failed to get II. This seemed 10 upset
Donovan. who went al to pieces, and before the
necessary three out could he made Cincinnati had
added seven runs TO its score. The homo players
made a gallant effort 10 overcome this lead. but
they fell just short of tying the score although
they forced Hahn out OF the box Phillips who
succeeded Hahn In the ninth. practically saved thu
day for Cincinnati. Score:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
GOLF.
HARRY vARDON LIKELY TO ABANDON
HIS PLAN FOR AN AMERICAN TOUR.


After the collapse OF Willie Park English
PLAYERS are Of the opinion that Vardon will not
have to answer any important challenge for
some time to come. There is certainly no golfer
on either side Of the water who could be pitted
with confidence against the great Channel
Islander for Vardon has proved himself by this
seasons matches to be I'm class by himself
But as his fame as a player grows more con-
spcuous the chances OF his appearing In an
American trip become rather slim At one time
authoritative reports reached this country that
several English sportsmen had secured his con-
sent 10 a months tour Of the courses here guar
anteelng all expenses and a handsome fee In
addition to what he might win in private matches
1t was said that the trip would be made In Sep
derstand that 1t might possibly take place during
the open championship at Baltimore
But since his success over Park at Canton, VAR
don has received many hattering offers for ex-
hibiton matches that II is hardly likely that ne
will consent TO the trip. There is too much money
reception which might be accorded MN mere anu
like most professionals Nardon Is not above persua
sions of'the pocket Just now he is afranene LII
meet many Of the professionals in exhibition play
Thus far this season the players OF Scotlanu nave
not met the success that usually ATTENDS the tr
efforts but there is match which might sun
be played and yet show that an amateur could 90
what her most prominent professional mas so
tween Vardon and the ex-champion, r. o. Ialt
Should this be played over two first class greens
Il would draw greater crowds than dld FdfK
and Vardon, and the result, without Venturlng INTO
the region OF prophecy. would be much more satls
factory from Scottish point OF view. IneIe Is
already some talk the other side or bringing
saw that If successful it would he the most note
worthy golf contest Of the century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

.srvice His idea n that two bicycle nremeaa
sba be stationed at each engine house 70 th
70 .n could be trained TO do service, especially III
saving life The resolution was not acteu upoN
definitely.
II ia no infrequent thing TO hnd little oiis'ers
developing on tires. They grow until they get
almost as thick ones finger. Ihese pio'uoo,
ances All the amateur with wonder az 10 '"'"
cause The usual cause is that there has oeeh
eight puncture through the rubber az far as the
canvas and then through the tiny hole there Iaoe
entered dust and sand and so pfEuusseo ou1d he de-
then blown out with an infator AFTER ina. YOU,
in some solution, and let 1t fas'eh oi' oeiO'o
initiate again.
The bicycle and automobile exhibit at the
Paris Exposition. says Major Bracket. secretary
Of the United States Commission TO the Paris Ex-
nositon will be in the building at the Bois DE
Vincennes provided for the housing or the ran
way exhibits OF all countries. A space OF e'ooo
square feet has been secured for the American
bicycle building. It will have speclai pic'cie
track for showing the bicycles In operation Amer
lean builders. Il is expected will make the largest
and most important bicycle exhibit mace py any
country A track some two miles IN Length, run A.
ming around the Lake Daumesnil IN b 'ne po anto
mobiles and motor vehicles OF all KINDS IN opShI i
lion A snace of 800 square feet in the automoplle
building has been secured for American exhibitors;
According to INDICATIONS, every mahniaG.oi,T, ME
be represented The keen interest," SHOWN ~ i'll. tn,o
matter in foreign countries at the present time
viii make this one OF the most attractive features
of the Paris Exposition
Az q slight evidence Of the interest taken In the
National League Of American Wheelmen meet at
Boston. August H. Matthew GLIB. chairman Of the
80 Meet Club organized under the auspices of the
Century wheelmen. of NewYork, has received nu-
merous letters OF inquiry from organizations In the
Eastern and Middle States intending TO participate,
and one from far South as Florida ne
Century Wheelmen have long enjoyed the distinc-
tion OF being one of the largest and most widely
known League OF American Wheelmen bicycle
clubs in the country.
AT the haf-hoiday race meet at the vailsburg
board track. Saturday John King will ride
fifteen mile paced race against II. Y. Bedell. The
New-Jersey State outlaw championship at one
mile will also he decided that day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
PHILADELPHIA. "A; PITTsBURG. Il

Philadelphia, Aug. s.-The game to-day was q
most remarkable When Pittsburg went 70
bat in the ninth inning the score was TO IN
Philadelphia's favor With three men on oases
Magee made wild throw os Donovans eunt
sending three runs across the plate. Ortiz was
substituted and before the last man was out Pitts
burg scored four more In the Phillies' hall
an error by Bowerman and consecutive hitting
gave the locals six runs and the game. Attend
ance 1896. The score follows:
Pittsburg ..........i 7-lS 10
Fhiladelphia MP o 0 GA
Batteries-Tannehill and schriyer; Ortiz Magse ard
Douglass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
THE FIRST INNING SETTLED II.

In the game OF baseball at the Polo Grounds yes-
terday the men from Louisville settled the COT.
troversy to all intents and purposes IN the opening
inning It was case Of No. defeating No. 10 and
nobody has any cause for complaint. for the teams
played according to form. The general field work
was good on both Sides the home players being de-
feated on account OF their inability 10 hit the ball
With the exception OF the eighth inning the New.
York men could do nothing with the curves Of
Phppi. In that inning two singles and double
gave the home team two runs and allowed them 70
escape a shut out. The three runs scored In the
opening inning by Louisville on a double, a triple
and two singles were all that were needed. Wagner
did the best hitting OF the day. Score:
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THIRD RACE--THE LEMP HANDICAP. OF 81
two year olds. Five furlongs.
MR.. WHITNEY GOING TO SARATOGA.

William C. whitney was busy yesterday
going downtown early In the morning. and spend
ing the day there. In the evening he a num-
Der OF friends. He said that he would be
gagged for a day two In getting his business
affairs Strengthened out. and that he would go to
Saratoga by the end OF the week He secuted
the idea that his visit there had anything to do
with politics: but just the Same his sojourn there
will he viewed with the keenest interest and II Is
believed that he will give his advice and counsel
to those who are working TO defeat Bryan and
shelve the Chicago platform In the next National
Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
"sKEETs" MARTIN WINS AGAIN

London Aug. 9-At the second day OF the Kemp
ton Park August meeting "Skeets" Martin the
American Jockey finished first on Sir II. Wadie
Grifith's Landrail In the race for the sunbury
Handicap Plate This race Is OF 800 sovereigns: the
second to receive 20 soyeregns OF the plate for
three year olds and upward. Lord Eesmere's VI
tmatum was second and Mr. Oswald's Barnhour-
ME was third. Four horses ran.
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NOTES OLE THE LINKS.

One Of the popular courses in Eastern Massachu-
setts Just now is that of the Concord Golf Club
which from a membership of less than forty has
grown into a fourishing organization OF more
than two hundred. The club organized In
1875 being one of the first In the State 10 take up
the sport Within month its rolls had Almost
doubled and on five subsequent occasions II was
found necessary 10 raise the membership limit
The course covers about seventy acres, ana Is AZ
tractivelv situated between the Musketequld RIVER
on one side and the Assabet River on the other;
In the last few weeks the clubs team has player
A successful series Of matches against the Aga
wan Hunt Club of Providence; The Oakley Coun.
try Club. of WATERFOWL; the Country Cup; %, OF
matches still TO come are with tie South Framing
ham Wollaston Lowell and Newton Centre teams.