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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06
AMBASSADOR TO ITALY.
George Won Meyer to Succeed Will
liam T., DrgDer,

The President sent to the Senate yester-
day the nomination of George vGn l..
Meyer. of Boston. Mass, to be Ambassador
10 Italy. vice Draper, resigned. Mr.. Meyer
! is prominent business man of Boston and
is widely connected in that city. He is
about forty-iive years old. a member of
the bar. and a graduate of Harvard. He
is well known in politics. having been a
member of the Republican State Central
Committee. member Of the State Legis-
lature. and Speaker of the Massachusetts
House of Representatives. He has large
private fortune, and will be able to main
tain fttingly the social status of the
United States Embassy at Rome.
The President also sent the following ap-
pointments to the Senate:
New appointments-Roy II. Chamber
lain. of Iowa. to be collector of internal
revenue for the di. let of Hawaii; Sam
uel d. Dickinson. OF New Jersey. to be
assistant collector of customs at Jersey
City. n. j.. in the district of New York,
in the State of New York: Benjamin II.
Tatem, of Montana, to be assayer in
charge of the United States assay Office
at Helena, Mon.
Recess ointments-Treasurv: Otto II.
Tittman. of Missouri, to be superintendent
of the United States Coast and Geodetic
Carolina. to be member of the Industrial
Commission: Charles H. Litchman, of
New Jersey. to be member of the In
dustrial Commission; Marion De Vries, Of
California to be . general appraiser of
merchandise; Walter T. Merrick. of Penn
sylvania, to be naval officer of customs in
the district of Philadelphia, in the State
of Pennsylvania; John w. Yerkes, of Ken
lucky. to be collector of internal revenue
for the Eighth district of Kentucky; Fred
erick S. Stratton. OF California. to be col
lector of customs for the district of San
Francisco. in the State Of California;
Abram d. Harlan, of Pennsylvania, to be
assistant agent at the salmon fisheries in
Alaska.
To be assistant surgeons in the Marine
Hospital Scrvice-John T. Burkhalter, Of
| Maryland; John S. Boggess. of the District
of Columbia: George W. Mccoy, of Ten
nessee, Claude c. Pierce, of Tennessee,
Benjamine s. Warren. of Washington;
Louis p. H. Bahrenburg, OF Ohio; Edward
Francis, OF Ohio.
Assistant Surgeon Leland E. Cofer, Of
Virginia. to be passed assistant surgeon
in The Marine Hospital Service.
The Senate confirmed the nomination OF
William NJ. Johnson, of New Jersey, to
be First Assistant Postmaster General,
vice Perry S. Heath. resigned.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06
OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR.
>-cIc COMPANY QE THE DISTRICT

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. Washington. November s.
19OO.-Policy holders are notified that the
managers have ordered return of sav-
ings paid the members in proportion to
the value of each policy at the close of
1899. Renewals for 1901 must be paid the
company at the same time at the rate OF
l per cent on the premium notes, and
POLICIES MUST BE PRESENTED that
payments may be entered thereon. Poll
cies expire on the last Monday in Decem-
ber (3isU. Please attend early and avoid
the crowd. w. A. II. CHURCH. President.
l.. PIERCE BOTELER, Secretary.
nos, tn mo let
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06
SALE OF LIQUOR IN AFRICA.
4 senate Committee Hears ArEu
mcnts Against II.

The Senate Committee on Foreign Re-
lations yesterday gave a hearing to Bishop
Harizell, OF the Methodist Episcopal Con-
yention and Wilbur +. Crafts, represent
ing the Reform Bureau.
Bishop Hartzell delivered long ad-
dress, in which he asked that the Uni
ted States sign a treaty with seventeen
other nations regarding the sale of in
toxicating liquors in Africa. He stated
that the church was endeavoring to col
onize the natives, and that the selling of
liquor to the ignorant Africans had done
much to debase them.
Mr. Crafts offered arguments showing
the good work being done by mission
aries in Africa. and asking that the
treaty be signed by this Government.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06
INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE.
A HiIl for Army REORGANIZATION Of.
fcrcd by senator Hnwley.


Senator Hawley has introduced bill
for the reorganization of the United
States Army. The bill is identical with
that introduced by Mr.. Hull in the House,
with the exception of the following added
sections:
The President is hereby authorized to
select from the retired list of the army
an officer not above the rank of brigadier
general who may have distinguished him
self during the war with Spain. in COM
mand of 4 separate army, and to appoint,
by and with the advice and consent CT
the Senate, the officer SO selected to be
Major General. United States Army. with
the pay and allowances established by law
for officers OF that grade on the retired
list
THE President is authorized to select
from the brigadier generals of volunteers
two volunteer officers, without regard to
age, and appoint them brigadier generals,
United States Army. for the purpose of
placing them upon the retired list"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06
THE APPROPRIATION BILLS.
District Needs to BE Considered
After the Holiday Recess.

Late yesterday afternoon it was agreed
between Chairman Cannon. of the Appro-
priation Committee and Representative
Grout. Chairman of the ub-cOmmittse
having charge of the District Appropria-
tion bill. that the Sundry Civil ApproDra-
ton bill should have the right of way
The result will be that the District APP
Dropriation bill will not be taken up by
'rman Grout until after the holiday
s. Chairman Cannon will begin the
ration of the Sundry Civil bill at
and it is his expectation that it will
,dy to report to the House within
Xt two weeks. Arrangements for
lgs will probably be made today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Informal Discussion of Grade Cross.
ings by the House Committee.

The first regular meeting OF the House
District Committee was held yesterday.
No business, however, was transacted, but
the members talked Informally on the
grade crossing bills. Next Wednesday the
bills to abolish grade crossings OF steam
railroads in this city will be taken up for
consideration.
While next Monday under the rules is
District day in the House. no District busi-
ness will be called up, because Chairman
Babccck will ask that the following Nom
Gay be substituted in lien Of the regular
day
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06

WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN
Real Estate and Perfect Titles.
Parties who failed to pay 1895 taxes. and
whose property was sold. can protect them
from maturing to deed and loss OF prop
erty by calling al the Office OF WASHING
TON LAW & CLAIMS CO.. Room Z, Az
Louisiana Avenue northwest, city.
no1S-tf, ,em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
of 1.-The National Metropolitan Fire
Insurance Company of the District of Co
lumbia" will be held MONDAY. DECEM-
BER %. 1900, for the election of Directors.
Polls open at 12 Ii. and close at 1 o'clock
p. IN. SAM CROSS,
no30-oit Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE-The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Lincoln National
Rank for the election of directors will be
held at their banking house TUESDAY,
JANUARY, s, 1901, from 12to o'clock p.
m. 1t is proposed to amend Section OF
the Articles of Association by striking out
Fifteen" and inserting not less than five
or more than fifteen
deS.S.12.1J,l9,2 -, ,26, 30 ja25,7.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
RUBBER SUBSTITUTE.
Obtained from n Mexican Plant
Which May Become of Great
Commercial Value.

An Italian residing in Mexico has re-
Gently devised new composition in
tended as a substitute for caoutchouc
in the manufacture of rubber goods.
While residing in Mexico he observed
shrub growing in Central Mexico, ard
known to the Indians by variety of
names, of which Yule is one. The shrub
grows wild on the rolling land and at
tains the average height of three feet.
An examination of the shrub led him to
experiment with the same with refer
ence to ascertaining what use might
be made of it, since ii grows abundant
~, may be easily cultivated, roots read
lily from cuttings and may be cut two
or three times year and Immediately
begins to grow and shoots up again to
form new wood. 1t does not belong TO
the plants which yield milky juices,
being comparatively hard wood and
growing as a small scrubby bush, but
there is found within its bark and
wood a large amount of gummy mat
ter, and uIon comminuting it by cut
ting finely, grinding, or pounding The
same and macerating it with hydro
carbon solvent such as gasoline,
naphtha, ether Of petroleum, oil of
turpentine, or the like, this gum is
softened and extracted from the wood
and when extracted does not harden to
capitalization, but still holding a
,n,ttAn Of ha htyIrAonrhnn
mains as a viscid, sticky mass that
fulfills all of the physical conditions of
crude rubber. 1t may be vulcanized
perfectly and is superior to most India
rubber since it is free from all mechan-
zeal impurities and needs no prelim-
mary cracking, grinding and washing,
as does the ordinary crude rubber. The
botanical name of this shrub is
Synathereoeas MeXicanas, and it fur
nishes gum the remarkable yield of
40 per cent. of its own weight, while
the method of extraction, and the adj
mixture of a residual portion of the
solvent give as new composition a
brownish black viscd gum that is not
only free from all mechanical impur-
tiles but may be brought by evapora-
ton to any desired consistency, and is
at once ready for use in the arts with
out any preliminary washing and
cleaning. 1t is abundant, cheap and
may be treated either in green state
or in dry state, so that it may be cut
and baled and stored for any length of
time and shipped without affecting its
yield of gum.-Scientific American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
NOT PROPERLY APPLIED.
An Instance In Which Thought Might
Have Been Placed to Bet
ter Advantage.

They have been building a church
down in Atlanta, and the architect
they selected to do the thing is a
Scandinavian who is as frank in man.
ner as he is artistic in practice. When
the building was nearly completed
one of the leading women of the
church, mother of very famous Geor.
gia belle, came to look at it, says the
Washington Post.
"Ah, Mr.. Blank" said she, sit is
very beautiful; but you mustn't take
too much credit to yourself. Thought
has played great part in bringing
this to pass. Not work, but thought.
| have put my mind on it since it be-
gan to be. l have given you absent
treatment to help you. That is why
you have been so successful. l have
helped you greatly with my thought"
"Dank you, madam; / dank you
much" responded the architect. But
| wish you had told me about dis
sooner yet. / would haf tole you what
to do. Myself, | can build churches.
l do not need your thoughts. But it
is that man that puts in the glass,
Why you not put your mind on him ?
He hat put in the most bad glass
whatever | did see."
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
War Nntea from CHM.

Ire imperial arsenal at Sing.Hi Is run.
ming nights, making metal shields with scare
heads on them.
Prince Bung is buying up all the two-hand-
ed wooden swords for the use OF the royal
guard.
Twenty stands of frecracker guns have
been seized in the province of Taka-Nip.
Handles are being fitted to thousand doz-
en- enameled toasting forks.
Two hundred assorted kites in the shape
of demoniac dragons are to be sent up to
brighten away the foreign dogs.
Twenty-Five thousand war gongs are be-
ing lacquered in colors and provided with
bamboo thumpers. These will be beaten
upon as soon as the white devils appear and
are expected to throw them into a blue
panic.
There is brisk demand for Canton mat
ting bombproofs with rice paper prayers
gummed on them. These are certain to
turn aside the shells from the invaders
heavy siege guns.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
ScOrcher's Day Is Over,

1t is pleasure to record the passing
away of that disagreeable person
known as the scorcher. This does not
mean any wheelman who rides fast
because the wheel was made for speed
and there are places where speed il
unobjectionable, but the scorcher is
one who rides fast and recklessly in
all places and at all times. He tears
along the road at the utmost extent
of his powers, without purpose anG
with no regard for anything or any
body in his way. Occasionally he runs
into something and gets hurt, at which
nobody mourns, but more frequently
he hurts an innocent pedestrian OF
other wheelman, and then everybody
wants to see the scorcher go to Jail
1t is gratifying to note that these fel
lows seem to be less numerous, ant
it will be a great relief to all wher
they have entirely disappeared.-G
en- Days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
FOR MALARIA,
CHILLS and Fever.
The Best Prescription Is Groves
TastelesS Chill Tonic.
The Formula Is Plainly Printed on Every Bottle.
So That the People May Know Just
What They Are Taking.

Imitators do not advertise their formula
knowing that you would not buy their medi-
cine if you knew what it contained. Groves
contains Iron and Quinine put up in correct
proportions and is in Tasteless form. The
Iron acts as tonic while the Quinine drives
the malaria out of the system. Any reliable
druggist will tell you that Groves is the
Original and that all other so-called "Taste-
less" chill tonics are limitations. An analysis
of other chill tonics shows that Groves is
superior to all others in every respect. You are
not experimenting when you take Grove's-its
superiority and excellence having long been
established. Groves is the only Chill Cure sold
throughout the entire malarial sections of the
United States. No Cure, No Pay. Price, soc.
N0TE:-Tbe records Medicine Co.. ST. Louis,
show that and 0ne-haH million bottles OF
Groves Tsafeless chill Tonic sold last and
sales continually increasing. The conclusion Is
Inevitable Groves TasfeLess Chill Tonic Is
scripdon for malaria having genuine n'erif and
druggisf chemist will tell you
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
GLAND or the skyv

In Western North Carolina, between the
Blue Ridge on the east and the Alleghanes
on the west, in the healthful valley of the
French Broad, two thousand feet above the
sea, lies Asheville, beautiful, picturesque
and world-famed as one of the most pleasant
resorts in America 1t is land of bright
skies and Incompatible climate, whose
praises have been sung by poets, and whose
beauties of stream, valley and mountain
ton for the painters brush This is truly
the Land of the Sky" and there is perhaps
no more beautiful region on the continent to
attract pleasure tourists or health seekers.
Convenient schedules and very low rates to
Asheville via Southern Railway.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

a person of moderate means and small
family, wishing an average amount Of
room. There are five good rooms, all of
fair size, in addition to the hall, bath
room, pantry and closets. The house
can be heated by furnace or stoves.
From the porch you pass into the
hall, from which you can enter the par.
lor, dining-room, two bedrooms or
bathroom. The parlor is octagon
shaped at one end, giving more light
and ventilation and better view. The
pantry is so placed that the passage is
through il from the kitchen to the din
ing-room, and is fitted up with n large
cupboard, locker, pastry table and
flour bins.
A cellar extends under the entire
house, 7 feet deep. The height OF
ceiling above is 10 feet. The founda.
ton walls are of stone. The building
above foundation is of wood. The tim
bers are sound and well seasoned; stills
by feet; floor joists, 2 by s feet; for
pOICuSSs ny lttt, yelling JOlStS anu
rafters, 2 by A feet; studding, 2 by
feet. All to be spaced 16 inches from
centers. The floor joists are wei
bridged. The floors throughout are Of
selected fencing flooring, well seasoned
and dry when laid. The doors are al
stock made. Outside and sliding doors
IA inches thick; all other inside door.
1as inches thick; all principal doors
having transoms over them. All win
dows to be hung with weights. Tn,
plastering is to be of three coat work o.
best materials and workmanship. Tit
interior finish is of white pine, finished
natural throughout. The closets ar,
shelved and hooked in the usual man
ner. All outside work usually painted
has two coats paint in colors to har
monte with the surrounding land
scape. The house is very coy an,
would make a comfortable home, at
cost of $1,000 to $1,000.
| e. A. PAYNE.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
Hurt Him PROBATIONARY.

A New York barkeeper who was spend
ing his vacation in Maine found himself one
evening in hotel in Portland. While he
fingered terrible storm took place. The
windows of the room in which he was sitting
were broken by hailstones almost as big
as eggs" The proprietor of the hotel no.
ticed that the barkeeper turned aside to
drop a tear.
docs the storm scare you?' he ventured
to ask his guest.
at isn't that" replied the barkeeper,
"but | can't bear to see so much cracked ice
wasted in prohibition state. IN. Y. Mail
and Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
Cnban lind Measurement.

Land in Cuba is not measured by the
acre. A planter buys "cabaleria" of
land, not an acre. When it is said that
y cabaleria of land is in the form of a
circle, it will be seen at once that there
is unlimited room for dispute. These
circles overlap each other, and chunks
are left out, and the result of land
transaction is bewiIdering.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
Japan Anxious.

Japan has become alarmed over the emf.
grafton of many OF her residents to this coun-
try. 1t is stated that they are lured here by
Misrepresentation and then turned adrift,
This is like the misrepresentation which
delude people into believing that any other
medicine is equal to Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters for stomach disorders. In the Bit
weight in gold in all cases Of Indigestion, con-
stipation, dyspepsia, malaria, fever and ague.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

THIS is very desirable, neat, con-
venient and roomy, yet cheap, cot
tage. The plan has five good Rooms
and bathroom, besides closets. Con-
structionally the house is good, the
materials being of tirst-class quality.
The frame is of pine, sheathed with
shiplap overlaid with building paper
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
ESPECIALLY FOR THIS PAPER.

pensity in most of us to strive to gel
as much as possible for our money, anc
in house building, perhaps more thar
in any other undertaking, are found
opportunities to judiciously expend oil
waste money.
This building is 1874 by so feet. 1t II
designed to meet the requirements o.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
Best for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has c. c. G.
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

Mars, searching among the stars for one
who would love him for himself alone, had
assumed modest disguise. Thus he wooed
Venus, and told her of his love.
Are you serious?" she asked, cautiously.
MADAM" he cried, you insult me-"
For Sirius, as every one knows, is the
Dog star.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
The Grand Trunk Railway System

Will serve you well to the choicest resorts
of Canada, and the East.
For fares, descriptive literature, and gen
eral information apply to j. H. Burgis, City
Passenger and Ticket Agent, 249 Clark St..
corner Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

than lofty structure. There are other
advantages in home of this descrip-
ton. 1t is warmer and more comfort
able in the winter time and requires
less fuel TO heat 1t. In summer ii is
usually shaded by foliage, which shuts
off much of the intense heat of the sun.
Rich ornaments and details are of
necessity prohibited in the small and
inexpensive cottages, and really do not
belong there, but it is natural pro-
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot Ease,
2 powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes Feel Easy, Cures Corns, Itching,
Sweating Feet. All Druggists and Shoe
Stores sell it, 25e. Sample sent FREE. Ad.
dress, Allen $. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

One of the funniest things at an amateur
concert is the sad faced girl in clinging
black dress who walls comic song.-Atch-
ison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

"Well," said the street car conductor, as
he rang up another fare, "Pm not much of
a politician, but Pm generally for the
ticket. "-Indianapolis News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

The saying that bird on the hat is worth
two in the bush is no joke; that is, sup
posing a bird on the hat to be worth any
thing near what it costs.-Detroit journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

The Best Prescription for Chilis
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic tits simply iron and quininein
atasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SOC.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

The greatest match maker in the world
loses all desire to make a match when she
discovers that her kitchen girl has fol-
lower.-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

If you want a chill remedy, buy one that
is reliable. Tasteless TONES are not made
right; the dose is uncertain. Try Yucatan
Chill Tonic (improved). Price, so cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

Indigestion is bad companion. Get rid
of it by chewing bar of Adams Pepsin
Tutti Fruit after each meal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

"I don't enjoy my meals any more" an
old fellow said to-day. 81 ate up all the
good things rs years ago. "-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
Census Pieasantry.

Census Taker-You live here, do you!
Well, what relation are you to the head
of the house?
Citzen-See here, now, don't get too
funny, or III go and call her in.-Indianapo-
lis journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not stain the
hands or spot the kettle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
" NE
PiI1kkaza1
Record

IS a proud and peesiess
record. II Is a record of
cure, of constant con-
guest over obstinate Ills
Of w0mens Ills that deal
out despair; suffering
that many women think
Is w0nsan's natural heri-
fages disorders and dis
placements that drive out
hope.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections OF the throat and
lungs.-Wm. o. Endsley, Vanburen, Ind,
Feb. 10, 1900.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

Try Yucntan Chill Tonic Umproved).
Does not sicken as the so-called tasteless
tonics. Pleasant to take. Price, 30 cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
Halls Catarrh Cure

It's when a man is completely down that
he is really up against Indianapolis
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

Do not stone the baby when you rock the
cradle.-Chicago Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17

No, Augustus, the knapsack is not so
called because it is used as a pillow.-ln-
dianapols News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-08-17
Carriers Ink Is Used by the

In politics, the wise man layeth pipes,
while the fool only spouts.-Detroit Jour
nal