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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-23
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

Several news items of interest to
West Scranton readers were crowded
out of this issue and will appear to-
morrow.
The remains of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
ward Jacobs child were taken t.
Shickshinny on the 10 o'clock train
yesterday, where interment was made
Walter Northup, Of Tripp park. and
Miss Nellie Datesman. of Clark's Sum-
init. were married at 8 o'clock yester.
day afternoon at the home Of the
brides mother. Both are well known
here. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. j. B. Sweet, pastor Of the Simp-
son Methodist Episcopal church.
Camp 17S, Patriotic Order Sons of
America, will attend divine services in
the Plymouth Congregational church
next Sunday evening. Camp 1893 have
been invited to join in the services. The
members will meet at Red Mems hall
at 615 o'clock.
This evening at o'clock in the
Young Women's Christian association
rooms, corner Scranton street and
South Main avenue, DR.. Dean will
speak on 1.-The Care of the Ear, Nose
and Throat All women and girls
are invited.
The Watkins family. of Taylor, as
sisted by Philip H. Warren, soloist, will
be the attraction at ST. Patrick's church
fair this evening. The Kentucky blood
ed horse will be chanced off tonight
On Monday evening the Hillside Home
band. of Clark's Summit, will furnish
the music.
Assistant City Solicitor David J. Da-
Wis, of South Main avenue. is suffering
from an attack of rheumatism.
The funeral services over the remains
of the late owen Davis will be held al
the house on Jackson street at 2.9t
o'clock this afternoon. Rev. John p
Moffatt, d. D.. Of the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church, will Ofiiciate. In.
terment will be made in the Washburr
street cemetery.
Frank, the twO-year-old child of Mr.
and Mrs. John Judge, of 507 Hampton
street, died yesterday. The funeral vii
be held tomorrow afternoon at 2.3|
o'clock. Interment will be made in thu
Cathedral cemetery
The mid-winter social given by the
Ira Tripp Hose company last evening
was largely attended and much en-
joyed by those present.
The Baptist Young Peoples unior
of the First Baptist church held a so
cial last evening at the parsonage OF
North Hyde Park avenue.
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GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
srAR VAUDEVILLE coMPANY's
succEssFUL APPEARANCE.
Made a Big Hit Last Evening in
inooka--Excellent Entertainment
TO Bs Given This Evening in st.
Paul's Evangelical Lutheran
Church-Tuneral Of Mrs. Moore
Held Yesterday--swiss Maenner-
chor's Annual Ball-other Inter-
ssting News Notes.

The Star Vaudeville company gave
an entertainment and social at St.
Joseph's hall. Minooka, last evening,
which was patronized by a large and
appreciativc audience. The following
programme was given. Piano solo,
Charles Heffron: solo. VIII Lynott;
whistling solo, Charles Graham; cake
walk. Electric City trio: solo. Daniel
Donovan; song and buck dance, Hef-
from and Sweeney; recitation. Miss
Rose Dolan; duet, Lavelle and Coyne;
Dutch comics, Will Lovern; recitation
Miss Julia McHale: Jew comics. Rich
ard Shaughnessy: solo. James Conboy;
solo Will Mcintyre: duet. Lester Sis
ters: cake walk, Connors and Ais;
solo, Charles A. Melvin: impersona-
tions of Mr.. Hyde, James Mahon; solo,
Dan Kelly: solo, Miss Kate Hines;
solo, Master Washbuin; solo, Will MUIR
ply.
The programme was well rendered
and provided pleasant evening for
all. At the conclusion of the program
dancing was INDUCED in.
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TOLD CONCISELY.

At Germania hall the Swiss Maen-
nerchor conducted it's annual masquer.
adc ball last evening. The anair
proved success socially and finan-
cially and the costumes were both
numerous and pretty. Prof. Schmidts
orchestra furnished music for dancing
and the committee of arrangements
was composed of the following MEM
bers: John Brunner, Michael ROTH.
Charles wetter, Ernest Gloor, {. II.
Danwalder.
Thomas Burns of Pittston avenue,
who Is employed at the Lackawanni !
knitting Mills, met with a painful ac-
cident at that place on Wednesday.
The young man was cleaning the ma
chinery while in motion and In some
unaccountable manner his right hand
was caught and the fingers badly
smashed. Dr. j. ]. Walsh dressed the
injured members.
The Minooka Hose company will con-
duct an entertainment and social at
st. Josephs hail. Minooka, on next
Monday evening. An excellent pro-
gramme is being prepared and large
attendance is expected.
The Welcome Dancing class Will
conduct masquerade social at SNOW
er's hall this evening. This will be the
last for this season and a large at
tendance is expected.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

The men of the Court Street Metho-
dist Episcopal church served an oyster
supper last evening. The tables We're
all nicely decorated and in spite of
the unpleasant weather a large num-
ber partook of the delicious repast.
George X. Clark was chairman Of the
committee in charge.
An entertainment was given In the
Christian church last evening. The
proceeds will 60 Oh the organ fund.
The ladies of the Providence Presby-
terian church served supper last even-
ing in the church parlors to a large
number. The rooms were pre- ettily
decorated and the supper was served
in a most delicate manner.
All wishing to become charter men,
bers Of lodge of the Shield of Honor
are requested to meet Saturday even-
ing at 7.30 o'clock at Wirton's hall.
Officers of the grand lodge will be pres
ent to explain all matters pertaining
to the order and make necessary ar
rangements for an organization.
The funera! OF Mrs. Anthony Mur-
ply, Of Fulton street, will lake place
Sunday afternoon at ECO o'clock. The
services will be conducted in the Holy
Rosary church. Internent will be
made in Cathedral cemetery.
The Young Women's Christian asso-
citation will hold social In their rooms
this evening, the occasion being the
first anniversary of the opening of the
rooms. Men and women are welcome
Tho. choir having charge of the
Brother Jonathans Tea Party, at the
Memorial Baptist church will have Il
general rehearsal this evening. Con.
| ductor. George Davies
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Evans. Norma Kelly, James r. Hughes
and David ]. Davis.
DINNER. SALE AND SUPPER.

<fsND 'SCh h'N
Tho annual dinner. supper and sale
CT household articles was conducted
by the Ladies' Aid society of the
Washburn street Presbyterian church
yesterday afternoon and evening. and
the patronage accorded the affair was
exceedingly gratifying to tho ladies.
The general supervisors of the event
We're Mrs. T.. II. Parker, Mrs. I. j.
Luce, Mrs. S. Reynolds. Mrs. F1orsy.
Mrs. Robert Walker. sr.. Mrs. Louis
Stevens. Mrs. Barrowman. Mrs. Lam
ming, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. A. NJ. Morse.
Mrs. Henry Morse. Mrs. Stone. Mrs.
G.. W. Jenkins, Mrs. WilliDm Coors,
Mrs. Staples and Mrs. Trope. Tho
tables were in charge OF the following:
Table No. Mrs. A. A. Lindabury,
Mrs. Eugene Fellows. Miss Marilla Mott.
Table No. 2-Mrs. John p. Moffat. Miss
Kresge. Gertrude Weisenfue. Lillian
Wcisenf1ue. Lottie Ace.
Table No. 3--Mrs. Harry A. Neimyer,
Mrs. Pryce Thomas, Bessie Winans.
Grace Walker. Kate Burial. Mabel Yost.
Louise Flynn. Rhoda Elias. Minnie
Boldry.
Table No. Mrs. George Chase. Mrs.
Roldry Mabel Boldry. Bessie Mears,
Flossie Howard. Bessie Morgan.
Table No. Mrs. Thomas Richards,
Miss Shannon, Edna Wilipms. Gertrude
Miller. Matte Phillips.
Table No. 6--Mrs. Struppler. Mrs. Rens'
saler Luce. Florence Gibbs, Ella WILL
iams, Maybelle Switzer.
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PARK PLACE.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Helen King, of Philo street. Tuesday
evening. by her friends, in honor Of
her thirteenth birthday. Those pres
ent were: Nina Dowrick. Helen Dolph,
Emily Philo, May Hammond, Evellne
Hammond, Glare Terwilliger, Helen
King. Frank Twining. Joseph Paff.
Floyd Philo. Harry Holly and Clinton
Staples.
Mrs. Chase. of Wilkes Barre, Is Wis.,
!ting Mrs. s. B. Tripr, of Providence
road
There was an oyster supper held IN
the lecture room of the Methodist Epis-
copal church Thursday night.
Mrs. Frank Rem, of Court street,
Is ill.
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COLONIAL TEA AND CONCERT

Noi<''A>iHlL - T]sA <N3Nb SoNSEhi.
An excellent entertainment was given
in the First Welsh Baptist church last
evening under the auspices of the Bap-
tist Young Peoples union, which was
attended by very large audience.
Rev. d. d. Hopkins presided, and sew
eral pleasing tableauX We're presented.
The participants were Misses Elizabeth.
Lewis. Eleanor Williams. John Evans,
Mrs. ID. b. Thomas. Elizabeth Hughes,
Martha Davis Margaret Thomas. John
Thomas. Barbara Lewis. Norma Hughes
and a double quartette.
The tea was served in the Sunday
school room and was strictly in accord
ance with colonial ideas. The menu
consisted Of bread. butter, Jelly. tea
and cake. The ladies who served re.
freshments were Mrs. John Reynolds,
Elizabeth Lewis, Margaret Jones. Mar
garet Williams. May Richards. Edith
Jenkins, Cassie Howell. Laura Roder-
lex, Bertha Kelly, May Davis. Barbara
Lewis, Name Phillips. May Howell
Jennie Freeman. Mary James, Annie
Howell Catherine Phillips, Sarah Mere.
| dith, Sarah Thomas and Dora Jones.
The reception committee was COM
posed of Misses Martha Davis. Eliza.
beth Hughes, Hugh Williams, Luther
Lewis and David Hopkins. Others who
assisted were Misses Mary Davis. Jen,
ME Jenkins. Eleanor Jones. Ruth Jones
Mrs. Richard Thomas. Sarah Jones
| Norma Williams, Mrs. Job. Maria
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ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT.

The Mems society of st. Pauls Evan
gclcal Lutheran church will give an
entertainment at the church this even
ing and an excellent programme has
been prepared by the committee in
char~n Of arrangements.
The following programme will be
rendered.: .iano solo. Mrs. Mary Ball
horn; selection. church choir, trio. Pro-
fessor Brunner Miss Schuler and Mrs.
Mary Ballhorn; violin solo, Professor
Brunner. accompanied by Mrs. Ball
horn on piano: soprano solo, Miss Mary
kallna piano duet. Miss Lena Schautz,
Mrs. Ballhorn: address, English Boer
War" Rev. Alfred Ballhorn selection,
Swiss Maennerchor; piano duet, Pro-
fcssor Gustave Schmidt and Mrs. Ball
horn; soprano solo. Miss Annie Schulz
er: duet, Miss Annie Schuler and Miss
Lena LAUDER: piano solo, Mrs. Ball
horn.
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NORTH SCRANTON NOTES,
Pleasant Social at North Main Ave.
nue. Baptist church-oyster Sup
per Served - Other Notes.

The social and entertainment at the
North Main Avenue Baptist church
last evening was a delightfully."- pleas
ant event. The musi,al part of the
occasion included two solos by Joshua
Johns; 1.-THE Star Spangled Benner"
by William Evans, with trio accom-
paniment by young ladies. and a duet
by Misses Owens and HeEwood.
An address was made by the pastor.
Rev. S. G. Reading, on the progress
Of the church work. He said the en-
couragement received towards the new
church project was such ac TO lead to
the conclusion that the building enter
prise may he commenced the coming
summer Following the remarks Ot
the pastor refreshments were served.
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Twining have been elected trustees Of
the Memorial Baptist church.
At the inquest held Wednesday ever-
Ing on the death of Thomas Coleman
the jury disagreed.
Mrs. James Smith. of Sunbury, and
Mrs. John Hummel and son. Maurice,
of Northumberland, are the guests of
Mrs. NJ. T.. Sanders. of Church avenue.
Mrs. John Vaunan and Mrs. George
Kellow have returned from West Pitts
ton, where they have been visiting
for the past week.
Jesse Garahan. of East Market
street. Is recovering from an attack of
diphthcria.
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CLEANERS COLONIAL TEA.

The supper at the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church, under the auspices
of the Cleaners society was the most
successful event in the history OF the
church. over 800 people were fed and
many were unable to secure supper.
1t will be necessary to give another
supper on Friday evening of next week
to accommodate those who purchased
tickets. All the members who sold
tickets are requested to make their
returns at the church this evening.
Ten tables We're spread last evening.
at which the following ladies presided:
Table No. Mrs. Josie Knauss, Mrs.
Arthur Leyshon, Miss May Jones. Ia
BILE No. Mrs. NJ. l.. Blair, Misses
Gussie Blair, Belle Snyder. Table No.
S-Mrs. George Peck, Mrs. Stone,
Misses Jessie Polhamus, Carrie Gress.
Table No. AIRS. Will Williams. Mrs.
Fred Snyder, Mrs. Samuel Snyder.
Table No. 5-Misses Lillian Shivelly,
| Bertha Wettling. Table No. 6--Misses
| Nell Fellows, Lois Fellows. Elizabeth
| Heiser.
| Table No. Mrs. A. f. Betterly
Mrs. T.. d. Kingsbury, Miss Grace
Doud. Table No. s-Mrs. Josiah Paff
Mrs. b. f. Weldie. Mrs. Norman How
ard. Table No. 9-Mrs. Douglass Har-
vie. Misses Louise Davis, Sarah Jones
Table No. 10-Mrs. Frank Beck, Mrs
William YOhe. Miss Margaret Var
| Camp.
| The reception committee included
Mrs. F. Y. Harrison, Mrs. Charles
Acker. Mrs. Frank Shedd. Mrs. Tillit
Acker. Mrs. H. NJ. Bass, Mrs. Ebenezel
Williams. Mrs. J. B. Sweet, Mrs. Sell
den Swisher. Mrs. Gideon Moser. Mrs
W. w. Davies. Misses Sarah Slocum
and Jennie Fellows.
The church was appropriately decor
ated and in the center candelabra wal
a feature. Prof Acker was in charg,
Of the living picture and .phonograpl
exhibition.
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Palmer Cox's Brownies in Fairy
land will make their bow to the pub
lie, and furnish amusement in Mears
hall this evening. The performance
will begin at 8 o'clock. Tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2.3O o'clock matinee will
be given at which children will be ad-
mitted fer Is cents. Another per.
formance will be given in the evening.
This Is about the most popular music
al play before the public today. Tick
cts are on sale, and the diagram for
reserved seats is at Davies Drug
store, LOG South Main avenue.
The cast of characters Is as follows
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DUNMoRE.

The news Of the death Of Mrs l.. II.
Spettigue. which occurred at Homes
dale last Sunday morning. occasioned
general sorrow in this borough, where
the deceased was very we'll known.
She was 50 years of age and had re-
sided on North Blakely street, for
several years, her husband being over
seer of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany's farm. with his headquarters
here. About three weeks ago deceas-
ed was stricken with paralysis. from
which she never rallied. Her hus-
band and seven children survive her.
who are: Mrs. II. n. Higgins. Of
Scranton; Mrs. julius Spaeth. of Car
bondale; Mrs. Frank Lent, Miss Sadie
Spettigue; Messrs. o l.. Srettigue,
William Spettigue and George Spetti.
que, of Honesdale. Tho funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon, services
and interment being made In Homes
dale.
The ladies of the Methodist Episco
pal church served a most delightful
feast to large number at the Sunday
school rooms of the church last even
ing. Supper was served from 6 to 9
o'clock and a pleasant social hour fol-
lowed.
Michael ]. Murray, a student at the
University of Pennsylvania, is home
visiting his parents on Drinker street
Misses Cornelia Galpn and Ella
Bronson are home from school on a
short vacation.
Mat McHugh is about to leave for
Missouri.
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SALVATION ARMY RALLY.

This evening the special meeting in
the Salvation army hall will be con-
Quoted by Major jenkins. of Philadel-
phia. and Major MacFarlane,of Wilkes
Barre. Major jenkins is the general
secretary to Brigadier Clifford and Sec
ond in command of the army on the
Atlantic coast chief division, and is a
fluent and interesting speaker and q
Salvationist of many years standing.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. MOORE,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mar
garet Moore took place yesterday at
ternoon from the home of her sister
on Pittston avenue and the funeral
cortege was one of the largest ever
seen in this city. which proved the
high esteem in which the deceased lady
was held by her numerous friends.
The remains reposed in a handsome
black casket in the front parlor and
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were viewed by hundreds Of friends
who came to pay their last sad re-
spects to their departed friend. At
o'clock the casket was closed and the
funeral cortege moved to the Dunmore
cemetery, where the remains were laid
to rest.
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What DO the CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called
iRAIN-O? 1t Is delicious and pourishing
and takes the place Of coffee. The more
Grain-O you give the children the more
TENS. Grain-O Is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee but costs
about z as much. All grocers sell 1t.
15c. and Csc.
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Our Annual
Introductory Sale of
Newest Designs in Ladies'
Highest Grade Muslin Underwear

Made the best factories in the in the best possible
and from materials OF the best known excellence
special order 1t affords pleasure therefore invite
every who takes pride in owning ncrgarments of IT.
reproachable quality and faues style visit the Muslin
Underwear Department during this interesting for
only the Bargain opportunity great prces being about
fourth under the usual retail fgues but exposition of
dainty elegance exemphed in ideas the display
worth going miles No need that this
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Red Riding Hood Harriet Baldwin
Extra Brownies-Abraham Brown. Har-
old Ogden, Arthur Jones. Raymond Jones.
Fanes-Anna Richardson. Jessie Guy,
Sarah James. Pearl Michel. Mildred Mi
chel, Margaret Fraser, Margaret Smith,
Lucy Markwick. Sadie Voris.
Fan Drill-Fannie Rittenbender. Lizzie
Richardson, Susie Richardson. Letitia
Parry, Agnes Jones. Stella Williams,
Mamie Lewis. Alice Ost, Bessie Hughes.
Myrtle Titman. Blodwin Davis. Anna
James, Myrtle Williams, Florence Geary.
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GREEN RIDGE.

An exceptionally fine concert was given
in st. Paul's hall, Green Ridge. last night
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under the auspices of the choir of st.
Paul's Catholic church. The choir was
assisted by the Philharmonic trio ard by
a number of prominent local artists.
William Friend and Miss Mary Hazle-
ton were married Wednesday evening at
the Adams avenue chapel, corner of New
York street, by Rev. James Hughes.
This was the first marriage ceremony
performed in the chs pei. which was taste
fully decorated for the occasion. A large
assemblage witnessed the ceremony. The
bride was becomingly attired and Was
attended by her sister. After the nup-
tial knot was tied the wedding party
were rendered reception at the home
Of the brides parents.
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WIN MARIANI

Mariani wine-world Famous Tonic.
Recommended throughout the world
by the Medical Profession, and during
thlrty-fve years pronounced the most
reliable. effective and agreeable tonic
and stimulant. Prevents Grip.
All Druggists. Refuse substitutes.
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Pea Coal Sl.25 a Ton Delivered

to South Side. central city and central
HYDE Park. Address orders to j. II.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
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EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
BROWNIES IN FAIRYLAND AT
MEARs HALL TONIGHT.

Elaborate Production Under the
Auspices Of st. David's Episcopal
church-Dinners, suppers, Teas
and Entertainments at Various
Churches-Eighth Annual Dance
of Camp 333-wheelmen' Month
ly social-Funeral Of Ruth Davis.
News Notes and Personals.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
Messrs. Isaac Williams and John
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Not a Clearance
Sale By Any Means

for have coumter-soled undesirable Muslin Under
wear in the house. This is in reality
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
ROOT TRIES TO MAKE IT PLAIN.
Secretary of War Discusses the Cape
Nome Grants.

Washington. March 22-Sccretary Root
made a brief statement To the press to-
day in regard to the action of the de-
partment in granting license 70 prospec-
tors to dredSe the water front of Cape
He admitted that two concessions to
dTcdEe sand had been issued and twenty
other applications are pending. lie says
they viii all he granted. He says no eX-
elusive prOVinsS have boen granted and
there has been no discrimination. Ills
authority was based on the statutes giV-
ing the war department Jurisdiction over
the naViCable waters of the United
States II was shown that the purpose
of dredging OF sand would not interfere
with navigation or the riparian rights of
owners of adjacent territory The par
ticular character of the sand TO be
ton of the case at all. The secretary said
further that any one was privileged 10
dig for gold in the open sea and the
only question considered by the depart
ment was whether such operations con
Quoted within thekthree-miie limit were
an interference with navigation or an
infringement on the rights OF others.
When these conditions were complied
with the department was prepared To
grant permission To any one To dig IN
the beach at Cape Nome or elsewhere
at any point lying within three miles OF
low water mark. Secretary Root made
il clear that the privileges in question
were free to all responsible persons lie
will shortly submit his reply TO the reso-
luton of inquiry adopted by the senate
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
TO RETIRE LEE AND WHEELER
MCKINLEY FAVORS THEIR RE-
TENTION IN ARMY.
General Lee Is Past the Active Age,
and General Wheeler Reaches
It This Fall.

Washington, March 2l.-General Joe
Wheeler called at the war department to-
day and officially reported his return from
the Philippines TO Secretary Root. 1t was
expected that the question of General
Wheelers future military status would
be determined at this meeting.
Secretary Root WAS so busy, however,
with other important questions whch had
accumulated during his absence from the
city that IL was concluded best to defer
the consideration Of General Wheeler $
case TO more cppoitune time.
The matter will probably lie settled
within a few days. Meanwhile the resig-
nation of General Wheeler from the vol
unteer army will be held i'm allegiance and
the question as to General Wheeler's ELI
gibility to a seat in the house will be
held up pending a statement on his mill
tary status.
There is a strong desire to put the names
of General Wheeler and General Lee on
the retired list of the army with the rank
of brigadier general, but the execution
of this plan requires special legislation by
congress.
Existing law prohibits a man sixty-four
years of age serving in the active list
i'm the army. General Lee is over sixty
four and General Wheeler will be sixty
four I'm September. The last named there
fore IS the only one eligible for appoint
ment to the regular AMY. The short time
he would have to serve in case of ap-
pointment is made an argument against
such action. Moreover the desire of the
president is understood to be to honor
the distinguished volunteers and not to
single out a particular one for special
preference With the consent of congress
it would be possible to appoint them brig
adler generals in the regular list Such
action would enable them to relinquiSh
their present duties and assure thelr III
ture welfare.
Following this precedent, General
Wheeler may continue on active duty IN
as he is "A volunteer. There is
reason to believe that General wheeler
would be willing to forego his rights to
q seat in congress under existing circum-
stances if he could be retired with the
rank of brigadier general.