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Evening star., 1900-04-19
CEMETERIES IN PORTO RICO.
Order Issued Based on Recomme n da
tfOns of the Board of Health.

General Davis, commanding the depart
ment of Porto Rico. has issued a general
order concerning the government of ceme-
teries on the island. His action is based on
the recommendation Of the judicial board
and the board of health. 1t is provided that
all cemeteries and all extensions of ceme-
teries constructed from public funds shall
be civil In character, and that on or before
June 30 next each municipality shall pro-
vide within its limits at least one civil ceme-
terry, which shall be available to the burial
of all persons who die in the municipality.
Graves or lots in such cemeteries may be
sold for the interment Of the remains of
individuals or families. but a sufficient area
must be set apart for the free interment
and proper burial, of the remains of the
poor and friendiess. All fnterments in any
cemetery now in use and all disturbances
are prohibited after the Both of June ex-
cept under prescribed conditions chief of
which is that In certain cases new inter-
ments may be made when possible without
disturbing the remains of human beings
previously buried
see that the cemeteries within his jurisdic-
tion are maintained in decent condition
and that all ipterments are made in ac-
cordance with the law and regulations. The
board of health is authorized to prohibit
further intermeft in any cemetery II in its
judgment the healthfulness of the munich
palty would thereby, be threatened. Moth
ing in General "Davis'' order is intended to
prevent the continued use of existing fam
lily vaults or properly constructed and seal
ed masonry inches. IT Is also provided that
any church. religious or fraternal organiza-
tion may establish its own cemetery under
proper supervision, but no cemetery Is to
be established within the built-up portions
Of any city, town or village or where any
stream of water or spring may thereby be
contaminated Whenever a cemetery is an
obstruction tn fha' GRVelODment nj citx,
or town 1t may be declared a nuisance by
the board of health. in which event it must
be closed and discontinued as burial
place.
Provision Is made for the registration of
all interments, and it Is also provided that
any person committing an act of vandalism
or sacriege in cemetery may be punished
on conviction by fine of not less than $50
nor more than 500 or by imprisonment of
from sixty days to two years or by both
fine and Imprisonment
Evening star., 1900-04-19
Three New Brigadier Generals.

Representative Grosvenor of Ohio has in
troduced a bill authorizing the President to
appoint three volunteer officers as brigadier
generals. with a view to their retirement.
The bill is an administration measure, hav-
ing been presented by Mr.. Grosvenor after
conference with administration officials,
and at their request. 1t is designed to BEN
eft Gen. Joseph Wheeler Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee and Gen. James H. Wilson. all of them
volunteer officers, who by the terms of the
bill would be given rank as brigadier gen
erals in the regular service and subse-
Quently retired.
Evening star., 1900-04-19
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows:
white-John NJ. G. Smith and Edith Jane
Cook; Ernest Starr Walker and George c.
Miller; Daniel A. O'Connor and Annie
Marie Harper; James Parmelee, New York,
and Alice Maury. this city; Zachariah c..
Lewis and Anna L. Tune: Willis A. Blan-
ton and Blanch Bennett, Virginia
Colored-Sylvester w. Baldwin and Mary
Taylor; Wade Fairfax and Oceola Jackson;
Emanuel ]. Webster and Annie jackson:
Jared Shanklin and Catherine Robinson:
Abraham Slaughter and Mary c. Brown:
Dennis Brown and Hattie Thomas; Joseph
D. Robinson and Lula L. Ward
Evening star., 1900-04-19
LARGE CRACKERS ExCLUDEn
Decision as to Explosives to Re U.e,
july T.

The use of firecrackers exceeding three
and one-half inches in length will not be
permitted the Fourth Of July next. Under
the regulation of. the Commissioners, the
decision of the size of the frecrackers was
left to the chief of police. and Maj. Sylves-
ter has decided as stated. Under his de-
cision the small Chinese crackers and the
two smaller sizes of American crackers
may be exploded.
A number of dealers in fireworks have
written to Maj. Sylvester upon this subject
during the past few days. as they are about
to order their stock OF explosives for the
coming Independence day. Should the la
De strictly complied with, the coming
quiet one.
Evening star., 1900-04-19

Mr. George E. Hamilton, who applied to
the District Commissioners several weeks
ago on behalf of the Union Trust and Stor-
age Company for approval of a sub
division of square 713, has been informed
by the Commissioners that, in view of
the Importance of the question and of the
opinion of their attorney, 1t is a good case
for judicial test.
Evening star., 1900-04-19

physicians. and for the purpose of so doing
.he person so registered shall be entitled
to all the rights and privileges and shall ba
charged with all the duties and uabiIities
imposed upon registered pharmacists by the
act entitled IAN act to regulate the nrac-
h;a tice i" OF pharmacy In the District of Colum-
Evening star., 1900-04-19

Inspector Boardman has received a letter
from ]. L. Kolp. corner Of 10th and But
tonwood streets, Philadelphia, inquiring
about relatives of George E. Dates, who
died in that city Tuesday. Mr.. Kolp says
he understands Dates, who left consider
able property and stocks. had relatives who
are employed in one Of the government de-
partments in this city.
Evening star., 1900-04-19

considerably affected the men. There has
been no recrudescence Of fever or serious
affections since my last letter. but minor
complaints. all of them traceable to our
hard living, are still prevalent
Evening star., 1900-04-19

Salvador Potts, a civil and mechanical
engineer. was found dead in his apartments
at the Chicago Technical Club Tuesday with
bullet wound through lie heart.
Evening star., 1900-04-19

II you want work read the want columns
OF Ths Star.
Evening star., 1900-04-19

2OC yard buys the Best
Plain Color Satin Rib
bons and the Novelty Taffeta
SILK Ribbons you have seen I'm
regular stock here at 49c to
Csc yard. Thousands of yards
In every best style and rarest
colorings.
Evening star., 1900-04-19

zoe for Bunches Of Choice
~ Flowers intermingled
with rich foliage. Many of
these punches are sufficient to
trim an entire hat. None i'm
ported to retail at less than
.50-many are worth more
than $3.50.
Evening star., 1900-04-19

AOC for Flowers. Fruits
and Foliage of very
best quality, but In punches
somewhat smaller than in the
lot at roc for choice. Two
great adjoining tables filled
with these samples, 50 that Sc
lections are facilitated.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-13
PROM. NEWS.

The System and Rules for Box Applica-
| lions xplained-Carriage Contract
Again Awarded to Kirk.
Application blanks for boxes at the
Junior Promenade may be obtained by
members of 1901 and 1900 s. at the Co.
op., and these must be filled out and
handed in at 290 WEIGH by this noon.
The allotment for the above two class
els will take place on Monday, January
18TH at a time to be announced later in
this paper. The order Of choice, decided
by lot, will be posted and the boxes
disposed of according to that order If
no representative of a box application
is present when his choice is reached,
it will go to the next following men.
Immediate payment will be required,
failure in which will cause forfeiture
of choice.
In making applications for boxes the
following rules should be observed by
members of 1901 and 1900 s., and par
ticular attention is called to rule five:
1. Thirty-five boxes have. been reserv-
ed for men In 1901 and 1900 S. Members
of these classes alone will be entitled to
apply for these boxes-that is juniors
and Shelf. seniors wishing box with
members of other classes will have to
obtain them at the auction sale to be
held later.
3 Choices and boxes are not trans
ferabe
3. No man who has not subscribed for
tickets will be allowed to apply.
T. Applications signed by four men
or over will be allotted the first chances
for choosing boxes; next, the applica
tions signed by three men, and so ON.
5. Any application signed wholly or
in part by stays, will not be consider
ed. .--
6. Applications must be handed in at
go WEIGH before II O'clock, Saturday
noon, January 18th. None will be re-
ceived after that date
z. The time and place for the choice
of boxes from these applications will
be announced in the News, and at that
time immediate payment by cash or
check will be necessary.
s. No applications will be considered
in which any one of those signing has
not paid for his tickets.
ToE r a..
psor, tho n The Kind You Have ALWAYS BdugIi
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-13

Jones is very superstitious.
"Why do you think so?"
"He owes me $13 and won't pay it,
Judge.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-13

Lead is the best material Cor them.
1t is desirable to stop a man or beast
instantly when you shoot MIN with a
pistol, and nothing will do it so effac-
lively as a good heavy piece of lead
A good many army officers think the
government made a mistake in adopt-
ting a 3S-calber revolver for the army,
claiming that it is too small The pro-
fessional bad men in the West all pre-
fer the .45-caliber st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21

Mr. and Mrs II, Crenshaw we're here
from Wiekson yesterday.
Ibrey Lawrence left for Georgetown
yesterday ~ attached witness
Fresh Krsui in 3 pound cans and in
bulk At kernole's grocery store. %
Mr.. and Mrs. Ganavay and daughter
were here from Tator yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. VI. VI. Moncrief left
for their home at Reagan yesterday.
Jas Dobroyolny returned to Austin
yesterday accompanied by his family.
Ar and Mrs. j. A. d. Robinson and
daughter were visitors TO the city yes
terday.
W. u. and John NAbors and Capt.
Billy Bell we're here from the Brazos
Dotlom yestereay.
Mrs. A. X. Addison and her mother,
Mrs. Bert Murray left for Huntsville
Yesterday.
Ir. and Mrs. J. T. Harrington Of
Waco are visiting Prof and Mrs. II. II.
Harrington at College.
Norwood il offering at 95 cents each
500 boys and girls caps in plaids and
all colors-tLe newest styles. 80
Miss Irene Anderson who has been
visiting friends here, will return 10
jacksonville today.
We will place on sale the coming
week a nobby line Of Mems and boys
hats Call aud see them. Burt Nor.
wood. 45
LOST-a laprobe. Blue one eide
end black on the other Finder will
please return toe. $. Parker Tor re-.
ward. a
Rossi q FIgah have disposed Of their
grocery business to Greco Bros, who
will continue il at the same stand.
Messrs Rossi and FigAri will return to
Galveston.
5000 Reward-For my bay horse, 10
years old, 10 hands high, no brand, col.
lar marks. Return 20 Chas, Nesmirov.
sky, Bryan. Texas. devil
Rev. K. D. Wilson will conduct ser.
vices at Baptist church today and to-
night. Subject Of morning sermon,
Restitution" Evening sermon "Siory
! Of Ruth"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
Meeting OF Grand Lodge Com
mittee, A. %. u. w.

The Finance committee Of the
grand lodge A. o. U. W., met at
the Office Of the grand recorder, J.
3. Reed, Friday morning at 8
O'Clock. being their semi-annual
meeting for the purpose Of eSamin-
ing the books and accounts Of the
grand recorder and receiver Of the
A. o. U. W. The members Of the
committee are X. +. l.. Mont
gomery Of Calvert, chairman; Dan
Wise Of Waco and II. l.. Bottoms
Of FL. Worth. Mr.. W. A. Hassel +,
special deputy met with the com
mittee, and Mr.. Hassel was con-
tinued as special deputy for the
next six months. The committee
completed their labors by 10 p. m.
yesterday. The short time con-
sumed in their WORK shows that
Grand Recorder Reed has his
books, accounts and papers in pro-
per shape.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
To Close for go Days.

Notice is hereby given that / will
close my shop and discontinue boot aud
shoe making aud repair work for
two months. resuming both on April ]
/ have a few pairs Of the celebrated
Hooker Booiee for winter wear, and
some shoes on hand which / will sell at
greatly reduced prices between now and
FEBRUARY !, 10 close them out. My
shop will reopen April !, with new
stock, ready Tor business. and shop
made orders aud repair work
y. JANWrA,
Bryan, Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
LAWS FOR P re7o arco.
The Gs"s'si Opiaiss .. 'h- H,Eht 81
state. WtII De Gis..

The GsasSai Opiaiss 8. ia hiEht sf
state. wa De Gis.a
WAshingt on. Jan 20 In the opinion
OF the leaders Of the majority 81 the
senate aud house legislation by congress
defining the status u Puerto Rico IN.
der tho laws Of the United Slate. and
providing form u government for
that island must and will BE- enacted
before the end o. this session Minor
differences u opinion In regard 20 both
propositions aud everything relating 10
them will he easily adjusted on account
Of the deep aud spathstic interest evino-
81 by men ~ all parties Ia the welfare
OF the Puerto Ricans o. course.
various means are proposed by different
men % solve this new problem which In
some eyes appears more difficult than IL
really Is. Consideration OF all matters
relating 10 ihs future government Of
Puerto Rico aud the extent 10 which
The tarih navigation and other laws Of
the United States shall BE- extended over
the ISLAND has not yet passed the
stage Of investigation either a. IT,
CARDS the executive Or the committee.
m congress which are now busy gather.
INK Information D. establish the ground
work u legislative action.
Whether congress shall decide imme.
diatsly 20 grant larger measure Of
power aud responsibility to the people
Of Puerto Rico than the president has
recommended, now appears to be- some
wha, doubtful Neither Of the com.
miitses charged with the investigation
Of the subject and the duty and respon.
sibility Of recommending a form o; gov.
eminent has begun the actual considera.
ton Of the bills pending before IL aud
TIE mind. Of most Of the members are
Jet IN receptive condition and open 20
conviction There Is no general concen-
sus q opinion for or against the more
important, feature proposed as a scheme
for the future government Of the island
A. 10 the extent 10 which the ground
laws u the United States shall be made
applicable 10 Puerto Rico. sentiment 10
congress appears % be better crystal.
lied Il can be- safely asserted that the
chairman and a majority Of the commit.
tee. 10 both houses are earnestly In fav
or u admitting Puerto Rico 90 shar,
the benefits and privileges enjoyed by
the states Of the Union under the tariff
and navigation laws q the United
States Chairman Payne Of the ways
and means committee who j. also
member OF the committee on iusular AZ.
fairs. has introduced a bill extending
the tariff laws over the island Of Puerto
Rico
Henry OInard. who came 10 Wash.
ington several weeks ago 10 labor In
opposition 10 the extension Of the tariff
laws over Puerto Rico as well as Hawaii.
IL reported 10 feel somewhat discour.
aged on account Of the III success Of hi,
efforts 10 make an effective use Of the
Argument that free trade with Puerto
Rico involves free sugar from Cuba.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
LOCAL NEWS.


RIG Tabor went to HeMne yesler.
day.
W. 4. Landers was here from Edge
yesterday.
Dr.. Nicks was here from Stone City
yesterday.
Rev. J.P. skinner came up from Nil.
lican yesterday.
Car Of ear corn on the track, Tor sale
by +. Moore
Drink Mount Vernon Pure Rye At the
Exposition saloon. 1901
Buren's l2.year.oId Scotch rye at the
Exposition Saloon. 26tf
W.. Meads was here from Thomp-
son creek yesterday.
Smoke Metropolitan cigars sold at
Exposition Saloon. M.
Mrs. G. Figari and children LEFT for
Galveston yesterday.
W. A. Strickland was among tie
visitors here yesterday.
Miss Marwilsky has returned from
visiting In Nacogioches.
Fresh Malega grapes jus. received at
kernole's grocery store. q
julius Cheatham was here from
Madison county yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
Rs.o,uu.s. voted Do-a.

indianapolis, Jan 20 The United
Mine Workers Of America voted down
two important resolutions The first on,
provided hereafter that all national con
veuuous b, held IN mining towns, and
the second one syInpAthizing with the
Beors. A free silver resolution was "a
bled amid yells OF enthusiasm. we
want No 10 to J, yelled delegates, wv,
ATE uota monetary convention was the
shout kill It, and let rs 80 ahead 4
resolution fayoring weekly payment OF
wages was voted down.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21

New Albany. Miss, Jan 20 - While
the janitor was cleaning the criminal
courtroom he found an Internal machine
primed and ready Tor discharge under
the chair provided for witnesses Il l.
thought the intention was 10 assassinate
an important witnes. Ia an important
trial set Tor Monday when the court
opens
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
More Weather Ob..r,.,ori...

Tampioo. Mex, Jan. 20 pr / NJ.
Cline. chief o. the weather bureau Of
Texas with headquarters al Galveston.
il Ia thi. city in the interests Of the
signal service Of the United States aud
Mexico He will establish observatories
10 all the Mexican gulf ports beginning
AZ Tamp.oo and finishing bis work At
Progrrsso The instruments for the
TAmpioo station have arrived and will
b. put IN Al once This will b. OF ina.
terial benefit TO Tampico ss we'll as 10
the shipping Interests throughout the
tepublc
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
Hotel Arrivals.

+. c. Polsdorfer, 81. Louis; w.
G. Percy, Cincinnati; G.. +. White,
TT. Worth; l.. o. Thompson, At
lanta; G.. A. Gage, Chicago.
CENTRAL.
W W McDongald, .Pankey; J T
Rosser, Springfield, Mo-; J B
Reese. Dallas; 7 Gilbert, Caldwell;
+ B Kingston, Houston; K W
Wright, Hampstead; W + Hinton,
Calvert; J Price, Wealthy; l. 7
Moore, Houston; Jas. Cooper.
Dick Jones, Glib Foster, City; c c
Harrison, College.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
County PopuIist Convention

BY virtue Of authority invested
in me as chairman Of the Peoples
Party Of Brazos county, | hereby
call a mass meeting OF the Popu.
lists of the county, TO be convened
on Saturday, January 81, 1900 a
the court house in Bryan at /
o'clock p, m. for the purpose of
eiecting delegates TO the congress.
ional convention which meets at
Waco, Saturday, Eebuary 3, 1900,
for the purpose of electing dele.
gates to the National Peoples Party
convention, and transacting such
other business as may come before
it. w. j. Brogdon.
Chairman, Brazos Co.
W. W. Weaver, Secy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21

Springfield Ills. Jan 90 For the
9Th time since the Inauguration Of the
stfcrt railway strike ia this city q
car was blown up with dynamite Thi,
time II took place in the heart Of the
city aud within a square Of the police
headquarters The report Of the ex.
plosion was tremendous and the the car
was partially demolished Apparently
the front wheels Of the car passed over
the dynamite. which was exploded by
the rear wheels There were no pas.
ssngers Ia tue car at the time.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
10 Armand Alton Law.

Victoria, 3 C., Jan 30 The provin.
cial government has declared It's inten
ton OF 80 amending IT, alien exclusion
law as 10 hereafter permit American,
to bold claims purchased from Cana.
dian locaters Such concession quiu
satishea the American nliena
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
Wanted IA Farm.

We have a customer for a good
farm in Brazos county. Improved
place preferred. Must trade at
once il at all. Not less than 100
acres wanted. Hudson & Nall,
d-wlm Real Estate Agents.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21

The Rev. +. l.. shettles will preach
at the Methodist church this morning
At II o'clock and this evening At 13O
o'clock. Subject Tor the morning The
Philosophy Of Prayer" For the even.
ing sermon, be will take one ,oi the
great sinners Of the Bible as bis sub.
jet. You are yited 70 these services.
Strangers and nou.church goers special.
ly invited.
J. Il. Cole has wonderful collection
Of lead pencils, about 200 in number,
each Of different kind which has been
accommodating for number II years
The collection is worth seeing and Il
you have 81 odd pencil or new kind
Of one, he wants IT,
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis IAbadie, char.
acler delineators and Shakespeare
readers will appear here shortly under
the Auspices Of the Knights u Pythias
lodge. Their entertainments have the
highest endorsements and they are
secured under guarantee.
Mr.. W. r. Swain, who has been mere
the past week, confenng Royal Arch
and appendant degrees in Masonry re-
turned 20 Houston. Four candidates
we're initiated Messrs W. +, GLIB.
d. Rossi, Robt. Howell and 3. Kacle.
WANTED-A position as Goyeru,s.
and Music teacher in family, OF group
OF families. Three wears experience.
salary low. For particulars, adlrss,
Miss NJ. Box $40. IL
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21

Grapevine, Tex, Jan 90 One Of the
county conyicts fell from load o,
gravel and the wagon ran over him.
The load was estimated TO weigh 400
pounds, but he did not seem to be seri.
ously hurt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21
Real Estate.

We want the agency for that
piece Of real estate if you have any
for sale. Can find you a purchaser.
Town and country property
wanted. Hudson q Nall,
Real Estate Agents,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21

Paris Tex, jan 2O,--rhere was q bis
fall Of snow along the Frisco Thursday
nigh, between Monstt Mo, and Rogers
Ark
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
MONEY AND EXCHANGE

MONEY MARKET-The banks have lost @ g..
this week 70 the Sub-Treasury s. sg7 Oa0 Fasnl,-.
expect an active money market untu after The bo,,
days but DO not look for anything annroscbt,
strlngeney or appreciably higher rates tban srs
now ruhng. Money throughout the interior &c rel. =
lively easier than az New-Nork and This a. -,
oenced by the increasing demand for prir,a ,,er,,
tile paper by out of town banks and snsncta, a,
sutuuons. The banks are asking A. uer cs,t g.
ral money and borrowers on time are frasl,, a..
commooated al that figure on good mixed So
Exchange collateral The uncertain ousntit, a. -.
money market at the moment IS the srnour, -
money that may be available in this CITY A. a.
hands OF lenders other than the banks as for ,,
stance, the trust companies life Insurance and rsu
way and other corporations. After the FIRST ~ ~
year an Increased supply in money Is expected ana
this accounts for the comparatively light ser,s,s
Tor time money. Discount rates for prime r,ero,r-
tile paper are easier than the time money 6g,,r -
collateral loans Money rates follow: can ra,.
fGa per cent; time money s5gd5 Per cent for 49,,
days sizQ5 per cent for three and four rno,tbs - :
fasQ5 per cent for six months on railroad oolls,.I
Commercial paper, s05 per cent for three fo,r -,
six months for the best names ana sbove g.
names NOT well known.
FOREIGN EKcHANGE-Ma fairly s,.sS,
Actual closing rates follow: