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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

The trustees Of the Corcoran Gallery OF
Art have issued invitations for Friday
evening, May 4. at $50 o'clock. when a
private view will be given OF an exhibition
Of paintings by the artists OF Washington
On that occasion Senator Depew, on behalf
OF Mr.. Jefferson Seligman, of New York
will present to the gallery the portrait Of
Gen. L. 5. Grant. by Mr. A Muller Ury
The reception committee is composed Of
Mrs. j. B. Henderson. Mrs. Hay. Duchess
de ARGOS, Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs Wetmore.
Mrs. Hit. Countess Esterhazy. Mrs
Sprague. Mrs Hutchins. Mrs Weightman
Mrs. Miles. Mrs Westinghouse, Mrs
Townsend. Mrs Frank B. Noyes. Mrs John
W. Foster Mrs. Barber. Mrs. Matthews.
and Mrs Walsh
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

The marriage of Miss Laura Virginia
Mcdonald and Mr.. Charles Michigan,
both Of Capitol Hill, occurred yesterday
at the home of the brides parents. on
North Carolina Avenue. The ceremony
was performed by Rev William Devries.
rector Of st. Marks Church.
The parlors we're decorated with spring
flowers and growing plants. Only linz
tied number Of friends besides the relatives
Of the bride and groom we're present. Mr..
e. Richard Gasch was best man. while
the bride was attended by her young sis
ter, Miss Ruth. The bride wore a tai or
gown OF grey cloth, with a picture hat,
and carried a bouquet OF bride roses. Mr..
and Mrs Michigan left in the afternoon
for a wedding journey and will be at home
to their friends after May 10 at 21S Sec
Ond Street, Capitol Hill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
ALLOHANCBS TO OFFICERS
Secretary Roofs Answer TO the
Bacon Resolution.

Extra Compensation with the APP
proNaI of President Mckinley
oH:ce - Authority for 1t Found
I'm an Act of Congress in IS4o.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. W. WoodviIle Rockhin Chief Of tire
Bureau of American Republics. and Miss
Edith Howell Perkins. of Litchield Conn.,.
were married at that place yesterday, the
wedding being one of the most brilliant
in the history of that section. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. John Hutch
ms in the Congregational Church and was
witnessed by an assemblage made up of
the most prominent families of Litchheld.
together with relatives and friends from
Washington and other cities. Miss Caro-
line B. Farnam, of New Haven. was the
maid of honor and the best man was Ma
ior Charles F. McCawley. Of the United
States Marine Corps
The ushers were Mr.. George Howard Of
this city; Mr.. J. Curtis Patterson. of Phil
adelphia; Mr.. Winthrop L. Dwight of New
York and Mr.. J. Deming Perkins. jr.. Of
Litchfeld.
After the ceremony, two hundred guests
were entertained at breakfast at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Deming Perkins. Regrets were received
from President Mckinley, members of the
Cabinet and the Diplomatic Corps and
others prominent in social life, not
only of Washington and other parts of the
country. but from many cities abroad.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
Authority for Payment.
Following is the section of the act
above referred to:

Following Is the section Of the act
above referred to.
Section OF IAN sct 10 provide for the settle
ment 81 the accounts of public officers and Others
who may have received moneys arising from mill
tary contributions or otherwise, in Mexico"
Improved March 3, 1919. statutes-at-Large, Vol.
9, %. AID
And be IL further enacted, That where an Of
fccr has had the supervision % the collection Of
the military contributions al any Of the ports in
Nczico ard has, at Jhe same time, exercised civil
functions under the temporary government there
established. where an officer OF other person
shah have performed the duties Of collectors at
such ports, such officer OF person shall be allowed
compensation which shall be sssinIilated ia
amount nearly as may De, including the reg1I-
Jar paw and enoium,nts of such officer 20 that
allowed hv existing laws TO officers Il the GUS
toms ia the United States where the services are
similar in amount and importance; such allow
auce iu an cases 90 De- determined hv the Prrsi-
den, u the United states. And an officers Of the
Army and other persons ia public employment
who have received payment for their services in
collecting. keeping. or accounting for sid moneys
and for other necessary services. are authorized 10
retain SD much of the amounts 50 received as. in
the OPINION oi the Prssd nj q the United states
nav boz fair compensation for said services"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

The reply Of Secretary Root to the Bacon
resolution calling upon the Secretary Of
War for information regarding the grant
ing Of extra allowances to Army officers in
Cuba was sent to the Senate yesterday.
The document sets forth that the author
lily to pay additional compensation TO Army
officers performing civil duties in Cuba is
found in an act Of Congress providing for
the settlement OF accounts OF public Off
GERS. approved March 3, 1913, after the
close of the Mexican war.
The reply also contains copies Of the
official orders granting the allowances and
states that these orders were issued after
the President had been advised by the At
torney General and the former had ex
pressed his approval. Following is the let
ter Of Secretary Root accompanying the
correspondence:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Senator and Mrs Elkins entertained at
dinner last night. Among their guests
were the Postmaster General and Mrs
Smith, the Secretary of Agriculture and
Miss Wilson, Senator and Mrs. Carter.
Senator and Mrs. Addison Foster Senator
and Mrs. Hansbrough. Senator and Mrs
Clark OF Wyoming, and Senator and Mrs
Quarles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

The ladies Of Ascension Church will
hold a silver tea and sale Of useful and
fancy articles and Of refreshments at 1854
Rhode Island Avenue. this afternoon be
tween the hours Of and 10 p. m. Among
the patronesses are Mrs. A. c. Geer. Mrs
A. A. Thomas. Mrs Frank Hume. Mrs. B.
Bryan. Mrs 5. D. Giddings Miss A. S. NAL
lett Mrs. Bib, Mrs. Wilkes. and Miss Ell
lott.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

There is plenty OF money in wool grow
ing in our country said A. II. Redmond,
Of Austin. New. at Jae National last
night. but the stuff has to be sold on the
market at once. no matter what the price
NAV be- Last fall sold all my wool az IS
cents and cleared $4,000 on the deal. so
that am not starving to death. We gen
orally let the sheep loose on cut forests.
and they find all they need there among the
stumps and holes We only pasture them
a few weeks Of the time, and OF course
have to take care Of them in the winter.
Stn there is money in the business and !
don't know that / would change with
good many Eastern men
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Mr.. j. s. Davidson sailed for Antwerp
yesterday on the Kensington
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
Extended to Other Officers.

Following are the orders Of Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn placing the officers
acting as collectors OF customs for Cuba
and the Treasurer of Cuba On the list Of
those permitted to draw additional COM
peusatIOn:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Mr. Henry Adams Mr.. w NJ Butt. Mrs.
Butt and Mrs. p r. Butt were among the
Washington passengers who sailed for Eu-
rope yesterday on the St. Paul
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

The German Ambassador and Senator and
Mrs. Elkins entertained at dinner last
night
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Hamline Church was the scene of
pretty noon wedding yesterday, the bride
being Miss Celia Mayse. niece OF Mr.. and
Oscar NJ. Bryant, and the groom Mr..
Francis Nye, private secretary to Commits
siOner Ross. The bride and groom entered
the church together, preceded by the ush
ers. Mr.. II. H. Darneille. Mr.. c. Rodgers,
NJ. +. b. Nye, and Mr.. A. Mayse, of
New York The maid Of honor and only
attendant of the bride was Miss Helen
Nye. Of Richmond. who wore a pretty
gown OF pink mousseline de sole and leg
horn fiat garlanded with pink roses. Her
flowers we're pink carnations. The grace
fully pretty young bride wore cloud grey
crepe de chine with bodice trim
mings and toque of chiffon. A cluster of
white carnations formed the bridal bou
quet.
Upon their return from their wedding
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Nye will stay until June
l at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant,
1888 New Jersey Avenue. when they will
go to housekeeping at the Oriental flats,
1872 Park Street. Mt. Pleasant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Following Is Secretary Ayers original
order granting extra allowances.
War Department.
Washington. March J. 1899
Where's the commanding generals Of the Divi.
sion ~ Cuba and the Department OF Havana. ard
she Collector q Customs for the Island Of Cuba
and the port OF Havana, are respectively per
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Mrs John r. Mclean will give recep-
ton Friday evening, when the members
Of the Cabinet, Diplomatic Corps, the Ad-
mral of the Navy and Mrs. Dewey, and
other distinguished guests whom she has
invited will have the pleasure OF meeting
the National Colonial Danes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Orders:
Whereas the collector Of customs for the Island
Of cuba and port OF Havana is performing IN
addition 10 has ordinary military duties, civil
functions m connection with the administration
OF the government Of Cuba, which require OUTLAWS
and expenses TO maintain the proper dignity OF
his position in excess Of the amount OF salary
which he recciges as officer Of the United
States Army:
Ordered. that for the payment OF The necessary
expenses incurred and to he incurred incident 10
his representative capacity, said collector OF Gus
toms tor the Island Of Cuba ard port Of Havana
shall receive out OF the customs revenues at
Havana an allowance at the rate of Sl,S1 per an
mum, beginning with January l. 1893, anu to be
evidenced by duly executed vouchers. 50 much
Of War Department order dated March I. 1879, on
the same subject relates TO the collector OF
customs IS revoked G.. ID. MEIKLEJOHN.
Assistant Secretary OF War.
War Department,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
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orders;
Whereas the Treasurer Of Cuba is performing, in
addition to his ordinary military duties, civil
functions in connection with the administration
cf the government Of Cuba. which require OUTLAWS
and expenses TO maintain the proper dignity OF
his position in excess Of the amount OF salary
States Army:
Ordered. that for the payment Of the necessary
expenses incurred and to be incurred incident 70
his representative capacity, said Treasurer OF Cuba
shall receive out Of the revenue at Havana 8Ii
allowance at the rate Of 81 500 per anuum, be-
ginning with May l. 1899, and to be evidenced
by duly executed vouchers.
G.. H. NETKLEJOIIN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Judge f. T Hamilton. OF Cleveland,
Ohio. is at the Shoreham for a brief pleas
ure trip. after an extended tour of the
South. He is accompanied by y. A. Gill
bert. a prominent citizen Of Cleveland, and
they will remain here for a few days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

100 dozen, size 2oX4o, Ex-
ira Quality Undressed Irish
Huck Towels. 12I5C
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

they VIII remain mere IOi a Kew Gays.
Unless some precautions are taken,
there will be a lumber famine in the
Northwest in the near future" said
Charles y. Burrard. Of Madison. Wis. at
the Arlington last night You see the
woodman and his axe have been making
great inroads into the forests. and | have
noticed lately that there is already a
scarcity Of good timber Where there
we're great. impossible forests in our State
ten years ago. you will now see great bar
rem. open plains, or fields Of gtumps l am
interested in the preservation OF the for
ests, and am glad the Bureau Of For
estry is taking the matter up 10 proper
shape. We are all expaniOnists out IN Wis
consin. and expect to have great trade
with the Philippines. The flour men are
already making big Pacific shipments and
are away ahead OF any previous year
George r. Peck. general counsel FOR the
Chicago. Milwaukee and St Paul Rail
road is at the Raleigh from Milwaukee.
He is in the city endeavoring 70 secure the
repeal Of that part OF the stamp tax law
relating to sleeping car tickets.
los Angeles is simply layer OF earth
on top Of an ocean Of Oil" said j. d.
Walmsley. OF that city. at the Riggs last
night The oil deposits are remarkably
rich and show no signs Of giving out. al
though there are thousands Of derricks
hard at work all the time The oil is being
used successfully as fuel by the Southern
Pacific and Santa Fe locomotives. 1t is
burned as a spray under the boilers, and
gives 4 great heat and it is very economl-
cal being far cheaper than coal and oc-
cupying practically no space"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-08
ARID LAND PROBLEM.
Governors of Interested states to
Meet and Consider 1t.

CHICAGO, Jan. 7.-Gov. Murphy of Arr
IONA, arrived here tonight with a party,
including Senator Shoup, of Idaho; Sem
ator Clark, of Wyoming; Binger Her
mann, commissioner of the general land
office, and George r. c. Ainsworth, of the
pension department. who have been on a
trip through Arizona and New Mexico, ex-
aiming the arid lands.
Gov. Murphy said there was to be a
conference of the governors of arid
states and territories at Salt Lake City
on January II, to consider the question Of
arid lands.
There is every prospect the conference
VIII be q Representative one" he said.
in this question. There probably will be
present eleven or twelve governors. Two
general propositions have been advanced
for the disposition of these lands; one to
have the general government undertake
the work Of reclaiming, by the building
of reservoirs at the headwaters of the
streams, and the other is to have the
government cede the lands to the states
and territories for them to deal with the
problem"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-08
THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS-.
Senate Will Hear Speeches and Com
slider Pettigrew's Resolution
ON Philfppine Islands.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE week in
the senate necessarily will be given up
largely to speechmaking. Beginning Mon
day morning Senator Pettigrew's resolu-
ton, asking for information concerning
the Philippine war, will come up. and he
and probably other senators will speak
upon 1t. This will occur during the morn
ing hour. Senator Morgan has given no.
tice of a speech on Monday in which he
will discuss the race question in the
South.
If any time Is left that day 1t will be
devoted to the continuation of the discuss
sion of the financial bill, some of the SEN
ators on the opposition replying to Mr.
Aldrich. Tuesday Senator Beveridge will
deliver his speech on the Philippine prob
lem, and Wednesday will be devoted to
eulogies of the late Vice President Hobart.
The greater part of the remainder of the
week will be devoted to the finances the
object of the managers of the financial
bill being to give as much time as possi-
bic to this measure until 1t is acted upon,
It is now understood that almost all the
senators opposed to the bill will talk upon
1t before the vote is taken, but there
has not yet been any arrangement of the
order In which they will address the sem
ate.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-08
BRYAN CAMPAIGN TO OPEN.
Banquet Of Omaha Jacksonian Club
VIII Furnish the Opportunity
-Illtchcock to Preside.

VIII Furnish the Opportunity
Hitchcock to Preside.
OMAHA, Jan. 1.-The annual banquet OF
the Jacksonian Club, Of this city. will oc-
cur tomorrow night This year It will
be function OF more than usual impor-
lance, for, in addition to list OF speak
ers of national reputation, w. J. Bryan
will take advantage OF the opportunity
to open his campaign for the presidential
nomination. The banquet Will be held In
the main dining room Of the Paxton hotel
and II 10 expected there will not be less
than 400 guests In attendance.
The club will give reception at Its head
quarters from to o'clock in the after
noon, and the banquet will begin at .
o'clock. william Hitchcock. editor Of the
Omaha World Herald will ofiiciate as
toastmaster. The list OF toasts is as fol-
lows
Address Of welcome, Hon. Edward p.
Smith, OF the club; History Repeats It
self" Davis Overmeyer, Topeka. Kan:
imperialism" Il. w. Carmack. Memphis;
Democracy; What 1t Stands For" ex-
Gov. Hogg, Austin. Tex: "Our Nation, =
w. J. Bryan; 1.-THE Press" w. J. Abbott.
Chicago; "Democracy's New Year" A. ].
Weaver, Falls City, Neb.; THE Jackson
ian Club" w. O. Gilbert, Omaha.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-08
In HONOR OF GEN. MASSO.
Cubans of All Shades Of Political
Opinion Come Together for the
First Time-MassO's Praises.


HAVANA, Jan. 1.-The dinner given In
honor of Gen. Masso last evening at the
Tacon theater was a great success. Gems.
Wood, Ludlow and Chaffee were
present, as was also Gen. Gomez. Senior
Gown, the former autonomist leader,
Senior Zayes and others spoke Gown
the first time since the American occupa-
ton began, Cubans OF ali shades Of poll
tical opinion came together for social pur-
poses. Expressions of regret for inability
to attend were received from prominent
Cubans in all parts of the island.
Gen. Masso, in responding to q toast to
his health, said:
THE cause of Cuba libre was never
brighter than now. President Mckinley,
in sending Gen. Wood, chose the only man
to whom the confidence Of all classes of
Cubans could be given. 1t was Gen.. Wood,
who, when a former governor urged Pres
ident Mckinley that 1t would be danger
Gus to remove a single American soldier
from the island urged the reduction of
the military in his own province by one
half.
Nor do we forget that the province Of
Santiago was admittedly the most diff
cult to govern. Gen. Wood administered
the affairs of that province in manner
eliciting the plaudits OF the civilized
world. He did not truckle to faction nor
to his own countfymen, but he gained
the love and confidence of the entire COM
munity by his splendid work, his forth
tude and anagement of affairs and his
evident desire to give the Cubans every
opportunity to prove themselves worthy
of self-gOvernment."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-08
E. N. ls!! N. D. = .:. -:
BERLIN MONEY MARKET.
Financial Press Claims 1t Stood Re-
cent Pressure Better Than the
BANKS of New York and London.

BERLIN, Jan, THE money maket
explained by the annual dividend pay
ments, which holders hesitate to REIN
ty of the situation. The Deutsche Exon
omist, however, regards the falling Of
discount as an artificial maneuver, de-
signed to strengthen confidence. AS con-
firming this view 1t points out that the
great German banks, who usually lend
calf money at this rate, are now seeking
the same at from to per cent.
The recovery movement of the Reichs-
to the high rates for discounts, loans were
only moderate. A reduction of the rate Is
expected at the bank during the latter
half OF this month, If nothing political In
ceased. although exchange remains above
the gold point Export to Holland con-
tinves In small amounts.
1t is rumored that considerable Russian
money has been placed. The bourse,
throughout the week, was irregular and
nervous. Americans sold freely, but the
undertone of the market, as affecting
them, remains decidedly strong.
The financial press points out that Ber-
lin stood the recent situation better than
London and New York. Although much
German money was lost at the London
settlement, this did not cause failures or
embarrassment here.
The heavy advance In gold mine tax
In the Transvaal causes very unfavorable
comment in the financial press. Even the
pro-Boer organs say the action Is confis-
catory. 1t Is reported that the German
and French consuls In Pretoria have al
tive governments.
A dispatch from Hamburg to the Boer-
sen Zeitung says that a renovation of
Emperor Williams yacht at Kiel is be-
and Egypt, offer An~il y Tho kaiser will
be accompanied by the kaiserin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-08
FOR AID TO THE BoERs.
Movement Taking More General
and Material Form.

NEW YORK Jan. IA special to the
Tribune from Norwich, Conn, says:
The committee appointed by the meet
ing In New Haven, of which Alexander
Troup was chairman, is sending out APP
peals for money to aid the Beers. The
first pro-Boer meetings were held by the
Hibernian and other Irish societies, but
this move seems to be more general and
prominent.
The presence of such men as Alexan-
der Troup, Homer Cummings, John Muir
ply Patrick Walsh and other Democratic
leaders, confirms the reports current that
the claim Of Boer sympathy is big play
for German and German-American votes
at the coming election. Three different
meetings Were held east Of the Connecti-
cut river Friday, four were held last
night, and number Of Hibernians and
Clan-na-Gaels will meet today to perfect
plans for assisting the Beers. Prominent
Boer agents from New York and Phil
delphia say they have hundreds of appli-
cations to. enlist in the Boer service, In
Mossup, Jewett City. Putnam and Will
liamantic and this city there are young
men ready to leave at moments notice
to do hospital work or to enter the ranks.
At all of the stations along the rail-
roads where farmers gather in the early
morning to ship milk to distant cities the
Boer-English war is the sole subject Of
conversation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-08
PORT ALBERT AT TACOMA.
VIII Come to Seattle Tonight and
Load for Manila.

VIII Come to Seattle Tonight and
Load for Manila.
Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA, Jan. 1.-THE transport Port
Albert, Capt. Marris. arrived tonight from
Manila, having completed her first round
trip in the government service. She left
here early In September with nearly 500
army mules and cavalry horses. After a
brief stop at Dutch harbor she proceeded
to Nagasaki and thence to Manila
She and her sister transport, the Ga
rome, hold the record for the small num-
Der Of casualties among their live stock
cargoes. each vessel having lost four ami
mails on her 6,0OO-mile voyage. These died
at sea. Both vessels are chartered to the
government by the Frank Warehouse
Company, Of Seattle.
After discharging her cargo at Manila
the Port Albert was used for several weeks
in transporting troops between Manila and
Cebu. She returned here In ballast. having
had an uneventful voyage.
She began coaling tonight and will leave
tomorrow night for Seattle to load a cargo
of mules and feed for Manila. Her owners
expect she will sail in about week.