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Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole car
cases from slaughterers to dealers:
BEEF-First quality, &c: second quail
VEAL-Quotable at 7QSc for large and
GIl@Sc per 10 for small
MUTTON-Wethers, &c: Ewes, TIC per
10.
LAMB-Quotable at SQ9c per fb
PORK-Live Hogs, 4ssQ4Xc per ~ for
medium. 3H04c for small, 4GzHc for large;
dressed. 607c per Ib.
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Dog tags, good from January !, 1854 to
January /, 1900. are now on sale at City
Collectors office stf Al ~
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ORDINANCE NO. 41s.

An Ordinance Prohibiting the Hanging or
Suspension of Canvas or Cloth Shades
From Any Porch, Balcony or Awning
Except in Compliance With This Ordi-
nance, and Providing q Penalty for a
Breach Thereof.
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NO T ICE: /:
ORDINANCE NO. l42.

Section 13.-No person shall put
OF place, or cause to be put OF
placed, in any street, alley or pub
lie place In the city, any house
dirt, ashes, garbage, shavings, filth,
ofRal, suds, oyster shells, glass or
other rubbage, except In boxes or
barrels upon the edge of the side
walk, and shall cause the same to
be removed within two hours from
the time the same IL 20 placed.
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city licenses and water rates are now
due and payable at City Collectors once
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.

San Francisco, Jan. 18TH
Morning Session-G & G, 26c; Potosi.
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MILTON GREEN
IN CONTEMPT,

Continued from sixth Paee.)
The record-union., 1899-01-19

Save money by buying your tea and
coffee Of ]. McMorry, 531 NJ.
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remnants

In black goods and dress goods we
offer remnants of good lengths at
prices way below regular value;
also remnants of plain and fancy
silks in. desirable lengths.
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irridescent suitings

We've a line of beautiful irrides-
cent suitings, which w've reduced tor
SOC a yard; will cut them in lengths
for waists or skirts; Per yard soc
The record-union., 1899-01-19

All-wool serges in the favored
colors; several qualities are offered
here at reduced prices; per yard. -.
35c to ST
Heavy black storm serge, per
yarQ oUC
The record-union., 1899-01-19

Wednesdays "ee" tells of cleara1
sale prices hous Furnishings and bazaar goods
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
WILSON.

Wilson, y. c. March 22-Thc new
uniforms for the Wilson Light Infantry
nave arrived and the boys are much
pleased WIKI them.
Mr.. p. II. platt. OF Raleigh, who Sc.
cured license some weeks ago to
marry Miss Hattie Fcrrail. of this
county. was welded on Sunday and
left for Apex Mr.. Plat is IL clerk at
n. Il. Stronach's in Raleigh. in which
CITY the happy couple Will make their
home,
y movement is on foot. and is ran
MY crystalizing. TO erect Il fine Masonic
pudding iii Wilson. The members of
M'. LEBANON Lodge are taking deep in
,erest IN the matter and have strong
hopes OF seeing II erected in the near
future. 1t Will contain. besides the
nails for lodge use, stores on the ground
iioor Offices above and IL modern opera
mousse Plans will soon be secured for
me building and its erection. If Il suita-
bic site can be secured, is almos, an
assured fact
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
Eden TON.

Edenton. n. c.. March 2,.-Mr. Theo.
Ralph, our hustling contractor. has
been awarded the contract to erect n
large saw mill at Columbia. for the
brannlng Manufacturing Company. and
Is now busy at work on the job.
Mrs. W. O. Elliott is visiting her
parents at Hartford.
Some boys have too much brass
while others think that they haven't
enough. Two of the kind last men
toned are now in Jail for stealing SIS
worth of brass material belonging TO
the Branning manufacturing Company
Photographer Morgan was busy this
morning taking views of the public
buildings, hotels. etc
"A number OF young ladies and gen.
tlemen visited the Fish Hawk yester
day afternoon. They went over on the
handsome steam yacht Katrina.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
NE w BERN.
THE ATLANTIC AND NORTH CAR.
OLINA RAILROAD LEASE

New Bern n. c., March 22.-Alcssrs.
j. c. l.. Harris and McRae & Day
attorneys p. W. ,sttriri. iur1111t1rrrr
OF the presidency of the Atlantic and
North Carolina railroad. and Simmons,
l'ou d Ward, attorneys for President
elect Bryan, have practically agreed on
the facts in the case to try the title
to the office.
1t was expected that the case. as
agreed on. would be submitted to Judrc
iioke at chambers within the next two
weeks, ana then go at once to the
supreme Court. 1t was found. how
ever. by decision of the Supreme
court tSl n. {. PIP. 29S. 3OS) that the
tile to an Office. on q quo warranto
cannot he tried on an agreed case SO
an adVcrsari Will have to be taken. the
case tried in Superior Court ana semi
up regularly
rms VIII delay the case about three
weeks and it will probably be tried at
Wayne court April 18th.
In TINS as in the Day case. the de-
ichdants set up two contentious: D
nat the Legislature had no right 10
'ahe me appointment OF directors out
81 the Governors hands; t2). That if
IL ala have such right it could not de-
prlNe the old directors of part of their
term of office.
The term of these directors. and so OF
the oiilcers OF the road. expires Septcm-
Der /. But If the first point Is Sustained
the new directors will not GO i'm m all
the appointment of new board then
being with the Governor. If the second
point Is sustained the new board will 90
IN on September LIST. II both points
are overruled they go in at once
Two suits have been brought-ono by.
he new directors against the old direc.
tors and one by the new States proxy
against the old proxy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

Aproros of the fact that the per-
petrators of train hold-ups in Missouri
so often escape detection ana punish
mcnt, the Henry County Republican of
that state sarcastically observes: "A
law In compel the railroads OF Missouri
TO provide medical attention and pro-
per nursing for train robbers who are
injured while industriously plying their
vocation. as well as suitable provision
ior their dependent relatives i'll case Of
accluentai death during hold-up,
would he measure worthy of earnest
consideration by the Legislature"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
ELIZABETH CITY
Funeral and Interment of Miss
LESSEE Cranky.
Superior Court Cases-Many Persons
Tried ant Let Off Lightly Admit
ted Hs Attorneys-Property Sold
Lodge Organized Death.
Especial to Virginian-Pllot.)

Elizabeth City, y. c., March 22.-The
remains of Miss Lessle Grandy arrived
here yesterday on the 11:40 train from
Norfolk and were taken TO the home of
her mother, corner of Road and Mat
thew streets, where they remained till
p. M. and were viewed by her many
friends and relatives. The body was
then taken to the Episcopal Church.
and the funeral was conducted by the
Rev. i. l.. Williams, in the presence Of
u large number of sympathzing
friends. The remains were inferred in
the Episcopal Cemetery in the family
plat. Messrs. II. L. Greenleaf, c. w.
Melick, Abner Aydlette. Logan Old, w.
j. Woodley and w. Il. Old We're the
pall-bearers.
Miss Grandy was the eldest daughter
of the late Hon. &. w. Grandy, who.
for a number OF years. was II promi-
nent lawyer i'll the First District of
North Carolina. Some sixteen or eigh-
teen years ago she accepted Il lucrative
position in the Treasury Department in
Washington City, which she occupied
until recently. She saved a large por-
ton of her salary and Invested in
Washington real estate, which is said TO
be very valuable.
SUPERIOR COURT CASES.
The following cases were disposed OF
in the Superior Court yesterday:
Sol. Nixon. indicted for larceny; gull
ty and sentenced to one year in the
State penitcntiary.
IIlihu Harris and Wesley Pritchard,
forcible trespass; not guilty.
Willie Woodhouse, seduction; judg-
mcnt suspended on payment Of costs.
c. Il. Grandy. carry concealed wea-
pons; submitted and judgment sus-
pended on payment of costs.
c. +. NTussill, gambling; submitted
and Judgment suspended on payment
OF costs.
Wilson Williams and Ed. Skiles
guilty rs 10 Skiles, and judgment sus-
pended on payment OF costs. AS to
Williams, Judgment suspended and de-
fault discharged.
Joe Ashby, assault; guilty and judg-
ment suspended on payment OF costs.
Alfred Brooks, assault; submitted
and judgment suspended on payment OF
costs.
Messrs. Percy Wood, McMullen and
w. II. Grandy, having produced Ii
cense from the Superior Court, We're
sworn in as practiCing attorneys in the
courts of this district.
w. II. Zimmerman, refusing to be
vaccinated; jury failed to agree and
case goes over TO the next term OF
court.
JUNIOR ORDER LODGE ORGANIz-
ED.
Mr.. T.. w. IIottoman. OF this city. n
special deputy for the Jr. O. u. A. NJ.
organized n council at Columbia last
week with seventy-siX of Tyrel coun-
tvs best men. The following officers
were elected ana duly installed by the
special deputy:
j. a. Spruill. J. p. Councillor: NJ. Ma
gett. councillor; G.. l.. Liverman. Il. s.;
II. w. McClusc. y. r. s.: II. c. Walker.
II. s.; Charles Batemore, treasurer;
s. NJ. Combs. warden; p. l.. Spruil, in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
kscIiNIin NIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
case relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
Ii is great surprise on account of It's
eNceedinE promptness In relieving pain
in bladder. kidneys and back. in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. II you want
quick relief and cure this is the rem
edy. Sold by Walkc & Martin. drug.
sists, los Water street. Norfolk. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

When the hour came for the Kansas
LEGISLATURE To close the other day de-
tectNes were stationed Mt every exit of
Tue state House To see that no property
was carried away. 1t has been the
custom Tor a vast number Of articles.
ranging from typewriter down to
lnkstands, To disnDpcar at the cnd of
every session. The detectives found
plenty Ia do ana dozens of would-b
thieves were forced to disgorge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

IN ROYAL Academy of Sciences of
Amsterdam has paid a delicntc commit.
ment To- the lInglish-speaking world by
ordering that its transactions shall in
future be printed in English. Instead of
me native Dutch. in order that they
may he more available 20 the scientific
world at large.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

According 10 the London Daily News
q, ,' i''tih newspaper IS now regularly ap-
bearing in Rome, and i'm IL the news ot
me day ana editorial comments upon
me politics of barbarians may be read
IN inc tongue of Cicero. The paper is
naihcu Inc NoN Urbis, and rs vet has
been issued but one month.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

AS the season of the year when pneu-
monia. In grippe, sore throat. coughs
colds. catarrh bronchitis and lung trou-
blcs are TO be guarded against, nothing
rs fine substitute" Will "answer The
purpose" or is Just as good" as One
Minute Cough Cure. That is the one
inialllble remedy for all lung. throat or
bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously
upon having it II Something else" is
offered You.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

Two young Croatans named Jacobs
We're arrested ut Patcs Friday and
tried before United States Commissions
er i. f. Mclean Monday for breaking
in and robbng the postotiice at that
place on February 18th, of about $l2
They were bound over 10 the court and
placed In jail in default of Il $500 bond
each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

The smallpox in Mcdowell county has
run its course. The authorities very
properly desired "a burn the houses oc-
cupiod by the smallpox patients, but
Inc owners OF the property refused TO
allow this Thereupon the Legislature
h1d to pass an act authorizing the com
missioners 10 burn the houses Nor
canton News
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

There is strong talk Of n new railroad
from Iittleton To Rocky Mount being
built in the near future. This would cut
through one of the best farming TIM
Der and mining countries in the South
Progressive capitalists are behind it.
and the chances of the new road are
excellent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

From Il letter 20 his parents from
jay Sims. OF Concord. now in Cuba, we
see that the band OF the First North
Carolina Regiment is planning Il tour
or the State 50 soon as they arrive at
home. This band is IN fine trim. being
able 10 play some very difficult music.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

The Greensboro Telegram states that
the heavy rains of last week badly
damaged the Atlantic and Yadkin VAL
ley Railway 1t Walnut Cove and Ger
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

y poet ana a stove form a practical
example of the manufacturer and con-
sumer.-Chcago News.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

coiored man OF Reidsville. bought
n coffin for Il sick relative last week
and had il trimmed ready for business.
saying he knew it would be needed i'll n
few days. The person lie bought it for
died the latter part Of the week
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
@ "a. s. TO rita.
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature of LIZ z132AI.xw

She: do YOU believe that too many
cooks spoil the BROTH" lie: Eyes, alto
Gether too many '-YonkSrs Statesman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

Mr. benjamin +. White, aged about
GO years. died Il few days ago ut Muir
frecsboro after II long illness. lie suf-
fered stroke of paralysis several
months ago.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

The congregation OF St. Agnes Cath
Ollie Church. Greensboro. will soon be-
gin the erection OF n handsome new
editice on North Elm street. The ola
church on North Forbes street has been
sold to the city to be used in connec-
ton with the North Greensboro graded
school.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

Mr.. Slas Lucas an cntcrprising citi-
zen OF Wilson. is authority for the
statement that there is II probability of
me establishment of Il mammoth cigar
cite factory in that city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

DIR. Calvin S. Blackwell will lecture nj
Southern Pines to might ON Grit
Grace and Gumption'' for the benefit OF
the Baptist Boys brigade.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

man;on. washing away trestles and in>
jGriny the track.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
PROPERTY SOLD.

The Laden store and lot, corner o,
Road ana Ehringhaus streets. was sold
at pubic sale yesterday for $l.O75. Mr..
); {. Wilson, of Woodyille, was the pur-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
G "a 81 rs q IRA.
Bears the 3 Toe And You llaya hINaiS Bought
of G<1%z.1ZAE%Sl<

Daniel Decatur Emmett. the author
or Dixie" has just celebrated his SIth
p!rthday' lie courts solitude and de-
scribes himself as a hermit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
DEATH.

Mr.. Thomas Wright. an curineer wall
known here. died last SUNDAY. Tho
funeral was conducted by Rev. l.. +.
Sawyer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

charter was granted at Charleston
w. Va, yesterday to THE Cumbcrlan
Cotton Mills Company, of Cumberland
y. {.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

Farmers Of Gu1lford county complain
that the heavy rains have played havoc
with wheat which has been sown with
clover. washing the wheat With it, so
that in some places there is but little
left. Most of this has been done since
the first of the year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
STATE NEWS NOTES


Mr.. Silns Lucas. an cntcrprising citi-
zen OF Wilson. is authority for the
statement that there is Il probability of
the establishment of Il mammoth cigar
cite factory in that city.
Mr.. benjamin +. White. aged about
GO years. died Il few days ago ut Muir
frecsboro after Il long illness. lie suf-
Tered a stroke of paralysis several
months ago.
There is strong talk Of n new railroad
from I.ittleton to Rocky Mount being
built in the near future. This would cut
through one of the best farming tim
Der and mining countries in the South
Progressive capitalists are behind it.
and the chances of the new road are
excellent.
DIR. Calvin s. Blackwell will lecture at
Southern Pines to might on Grit.
Grace and Gumption' for the benefit of
the Baptist Boys Brigade.
A charter was granted at Charleston.
W. Va, yesterday to THE Cumberland
Cotton Mills Company, of Cumberland,
y. c.
The damage to the Hope Cotton mills,
caused by the late storm. has been re-
paired.
North Carolina has had thus far sl75.-
900. From the Peabody Normal College
$4,000 besides. The children OF North
Carolina should be taught TO honor the
name OF George Peabody.
IL Is TACT not generally known thAt
Moore county mas larger number OF
miles OF railroad track than any other
county III the state.
Eustace Hunt, who resides near Sill
ton recently soid TO Lunt ana Nelson
II walnut Tree that measured iorty-two
iiFches IN uiaineier at the putt, ana
.W1htH Tour ieel long. ME- liuht real
i%cd ABOUT iiity dollars from the sale OF
thIS tree.
Mr. Iohn y. liarrell, who returned
months ago so critically i'll With fever.
mas about recovered ana expects soon
70 leave Tor CUBA. Ills father Capt.
iIusehe Iarreii, expects to make his
So
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

side sentinel: G. V. Cohool. outside SEN
Thomas Spruill. trustees.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

The damage to the Hope Cotton mills
caused by the late storm, has been re-
NairCl
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

Mr.. John n. IIarrell, who returned
from Jacksonville to Raleigh some
months ago so critically i'll with fever,
has about recovered and expects soon
to leave for Cuba. His father, Capt.
Eugene Harrell, expects to make his
home in Cuba. lie WHITES that he has
many business opportunities there.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
Bed Bugs and JI0t1 Flies

March is going rapidly. and those who
have not looked after their beds should
do so at once our
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

Eustacc Hunt. who resides near MIL
ton, recently sold To Lunt and Nelson
Il walnut tree that measured forty-two
inches in diameter at the butt. and
twentyfour feet long. Mr.. Hunt real
lied about fifty dollars from the sale OF
this tree.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

North Carolina has had thus far sl75.-
300. From the Peabody Normal College
fund at Nashville we have had about
$4,000 besides. The children OF North
Carolina. should be taught to honor the
name of George Pea body.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-07-27
THE FLOOD SITUATION.
Impossible to Estimate the Damage DonM
and 1t WIZ Take Time to Get Back
to Previous Condition.

Austin, Tex, July 2O.-State Health
Officer w. F. Blunt returned yester-
day from the inundated district near
the mouth of the Brazos river, where
he has been for the past ten days in
vestigating the sanitary condition of
the section and actively engaged In
furnishing the refugees with food sup
plies He reports that the great food
has receded but little IN Brazoria coun-
ty. Columbia is yet under water, only
about four acres of soil in the place be-
ing visible. DR.. Blunt says:
spent the whole time that was away on q
boat directing the distribution of food supplies
among the needy. I made daily trips from
Velasco to points above in the flooded district
for q distance of over so miles and gave relief
TO not less than l,500 people. When left them
they had sufncient supplies to last them for Is
days don't know what will become of them
then. unless they are fed by the hand of charity
until they are able to go to work. The deyasta-
ton Is complete There has been no exaggera-
ton in any of the published reports. It is al
most impossible to exaggerate the awful dam
age that has been wrought by the flood. In
figuring up the losses there are some items OF
Importance that have been lost sight of. One
OF these is that the loss of live stock is fully 50
per cent. All fences have been swept away and
plantation boundaries and field lines are oblit-
Grated 1t is going to take great amount OF
work and long time to get the country back tn
the condition it was in when the flood Swepe
down on the planters and poor laborerS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-07-27
MORE FIGHTING REPORTED.
Americans Under Capt. Byrne Killed 11t
FiIipinos and Wounded Many Others
Battle Was With Bayonets.

Manila, July 21.-News has been re-
ceived here from Gen. Smith, at Iloilo
island of Panay, of a severe fight at
BobOng, between Capt. Byrne, of the
Sixteenth infantry with 20 men, and a
force of $50 Babaylones, who surprised
the American troops. One hundred
and fifteen of the enemy were killed,
as is shown by actual count, many
were wounded and one was taken
prisoner. The American loss was one
man killed and one wounded. The
fighting was mostly at close quarters,
with bayonets and dubbed guns. A
considerable stock of supplies and arms
has been captured by Capt. Byrne, who
is in command of the battalion operat-
ing at La Carlota, in the district of
NegrOS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-07-27
vfctino. Kentucky Feud.

London, KY, July 2O.-Tne death Of
E. D. Fisher makes four fatalities in
the fight near Manchester Monday
The reported death of Robert Philpot
is incorrect, but it is thought he viii
be the fifth victim. Green Griffin, who
had both legs shot off, will also die
George Philpot and Alex Fisher are re-
ported as recovering. It is claimed
that the Philpots now have 100 friends
assembled, armed with Winchesterss
awaiting the threatened attack from
the Morris, Griffin and Caldwell fac
tons, who are reported only two miles
distant with an equally strong armed
force.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-07-27
American system in Force.

Manila, July 21.-An order has been
issued regulating practice before the
courts and substituting the American
for the Spanish system in important
respects. 1t abolishes procurators,
who correspondent somewhat to solicit
ors in the English courts, all the
duties heretofore performed by procur-
ators devolving upon attorneys. Mem
bers of the bar must be residents of the
island. Citizens of foreign govern
ments are ineligible to practice at the
bar. Members of the American bar are
ineliCib1e
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-07-27
OFFERS A BOUNTY.
The War Department VIII Give Commis-
siOns to Those Who Furnish 40 Re-
cruits-PrOmotions from Ranks.

Washington, July 2O.-The war de-
partment is Offering extra inducements
to expedite the recruitment of the ten
volunteer regiments. Nearly all the
commissions having been issued, many
of the disappointed applicants have
been advised to enter the ranks, as
in that way it may be possible for
them to secure commissions. Gen. Cor
bin says that the policy of the admin
istration will be to fill ali vacancies
which may occur among commissioned
officers from the ranks. A number
of applicants for commissions have en-
listed as privates in the different regi-
ments and have been appointed nom
commissioned officers wherever pos
sible and consequently are next in
line of promotion to commissioned
rank in the event of a vacancy. An
other method of securing recruits is to
offer commissions to men otherwise
qualified who will undertake to fur
nish in each case not less than 40 men
who can pass muster as soldiers and
will enlist for service in the Philip
pines. There have been several cases
of this kind during the past week.