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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-02-04

Every one who has read xenophon's
famous "Anabasis" will remember
how that illustrious general of old de-
scribes his method of bridge building
During their advance into Persia in
1ated sheepskins, it will be remember
ed, were the principal things in the
bridges of those early Greeks. Since
that time, however. more scientific
methods and more satisfactory mater
ials have come into use, and the up-to-
date general always has specially
trained corps of men who are able to
throw a bridge over any stream or
river or swamp that may lie in the
line of march in the twinkling of an
eve.
In the British army the corps mos.
noted for this sort of work is the Roy
al Engineer corps. Some idea of the
marvellous work done by these men
may be gained from the accompanying
illustrations, which show impromp.u
bridges built out of the crudest mo-
terial and constructed under the great
est disadvantages. For instance, at
Modder river, early in the South Afri-
can campaign, 1t was found necessary
to throw a good, substantial bridge
over the stream during the great battle
of November %. This was done, and
it will be remembered that Gen. Meth
uen specially praised Brigadier Gener-
al Pole-Carew and his men for theil
skill and dash in supplying the needed
bridge on the spot when it was neces-
sary. This officer was in command Of
the Guards brigade at the Modder riv-
er fight and his corps of engineers
were hustled forward and had their
bridge across the Modder river almost
before the astounded Beers could re-
alize their Intentions. When it is re-
membered that all or most of such
and patiently at home in the different
construction work takes place under
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-02-04

The Long and the short or II.
One OF the curious sights in the
ranks OF the Royal Niger constabulary
is sergeant major who is feet 1
inches tall and q drummer By who
goes about with him and is just a lite
tie over half that height. They ara
both in their way excellent types Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington, Jan. 3.-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
mort to the commanding general. Department of Cali
fornia duty in San Francisco
Acting Assistant Surgeon JOHN w THOMAS relieved
Fort Mcpherson and viii proceed to washington
annulment OF his contract
The following transfers made: Major LOUIS H
RUCKER from the 4Ih GSvsIS 70 tne t Iah e,h a
airy to the 4th Cavalry. Major Rucker Will report
for assignment to duty with the deaeh IN SL Ie
and will join detachment the expiration OF his
present leave or absence
Acting Assistant Surgeon MARION l. HEFFI-EFINGk,R
will proceed to Huntsville Ala. for annulment OF MS
The extension granted First Leusnan
JOHN A. HARMAN, 9Th Cavalry, September % Is
still further extended fifteen days.
Captain ORIN B. MITCHAM. Ordnance Department in
addition his present duties in New York City, will
N j. during the temporary absence OF Colonel Law
renee 8 Babbt Ordnance Department. TO take effect
January 20.
Commander r. CLOVER is detached from duty Chief
Intelligence Officer February and ordered 10 ouN
as Naval Attache. London. England. April l.
Commander JAMES w. CARIN died at sea December 80
Captain C. L. A. INGATE L. s NJ c.. died at Guam
December "a
Lieutenant J. P. MICKEY is detached from
inspection duty. works Neafe & Levy. Philadelphia
snS ordered 10 examination for retirement Washing
ton Yard January g. home and wait orders
Assistant SURGEON r. X SMITH is detached nom
hospital. Navy Yard, Mare Island, on reporting or
relief ordered to duty on the Pensacola
Assistant Surgeon J. H. PAYNE is detached from the
Indiana and ordered to duty at the hospital Navy
Yard. Mare Island
Commando A. r COUDEN is detached from the Naval
Proving Grounds. Indian Head Md. January ), and
ordered home and wait orders
Lieutenant STRAUSS Is detached from the Bureau OF
Ordnance ordered duty in charge of the Naval
Proving Grounds. Indian Head Nd. January J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
TO AID THE BOERS.
PHILADELPHIA ORGANIZATIONS BUsILY Al
WORK

Philadelphia. Jan. 3IThe movement in this city
TO send assistance to the Beers received renewed
irnpetu. last night when the association known as
the Knights of the Red Branch held an adjourned
meeting here and decided to extend all possible aid
10 President Kriger. Resolutions or sympathy Tor
the Beers adopted. The knights OF the Red
Branch claim a membership OF 100000, made up
principally of Irish and Germans There were 80
delegates last rights meeting Grand Chief
John A Ryan. OF this city. presided.
A meeting of the local branches OF the Gamma
Gael also held last night for drill Fully Tour
hundred young men have been formed into COM
psuies and will, fl is said be sent to South Africa
The fund of s1.0o00o0 now being raised by the
Irish Nationalist Union is intended primarily to
meet the cost of s24s per capita sending recruits
TO the Boer army The men cannot go In a body
as that would be violation OF the neutrality laws
They will therefore be sent TO Paris as Individual
passengers and arrangements will be made there
FOR their transportation TO the TransyaaL
Grand Chief Ryan left this city to-day for Troy,
" Z. where he expects 10 organize council or the
knights of the Ped Branch. p. J. McManus a
leading spirit in the movement to aid the Beers
said to-day: We do not TO publish our plans
We will assist the Beers and in such way that
results will tell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
RELIEF FoR CUSTOMS INSPECTORS.
A BILL INCREASING THEIR PAY INTRODUCED BY
SENATOR PLATT AND REPRESENTA-
TIVE MCCLELLAN

Washington Jan. (SpecaD.-Mr. Plat to-day
introduced in the Senate and Representative Nc
C,leIan in the House a bill fixing the compensa-
ton of inspectors OF customs at New-York at %
a day TO cover extra compensation for night ser
vice in examining passengers baggage. This Is III
additional TO the present compensation and Is still
insufficient TO defray the extra expenses TO which
these officers subjected in the discharge of their
duties not to mention their extra hours of work
examining passengers baggage. averaging thirteen
hours daily.
When about four years ago 1t was decided by the
Treasury Department to authorize the detail OF In
spectors examine baggage at night they received
extra compensation OF 81 50 for each night when so
emnlovsd to be reimbursed by the steamship COM
nanies hut later the Cleveland Administration
Under pressure from foreign corporations, decided
that there was no authority OF law for such exac-
lions and discontinued them. as we'll as the extra
nav for overtime But the work not discon-
finued and the extra duty must still he performed
by men already required 10 be on duty daily from
sunrise TO sunset. -
The bill, IL il becomes law. will correct some
extent a manifest injustice TO handwriting en-
ployes while at the time the public would be
Accommodated by prompt examination of baggage
arriving after sunset
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
WINTER WHEAT IN GOOD CONDITION.

Washington Jan. 3.-The climate and crop bulle
tin for December issued to-day. says:
The weather conditions during the month Of
Ter wheat reports from majority of States in
Vigorous growth and is In most promising con-
dillon at the close of the month, except I'm Michi-
On and portions of Ohio, the late seeding in the
irst named State not having stooled satisfactorily
u.hfIa in the latter State the plant Is small and
weaE and in poor condition for the winter. The
severe weather of the last ten days may cause
narticniarIy in portions OF Pennsylvania, Mary
land Ohio Indiana and Illinois. while alternate
and thawiug unfa bic for the crop
In West Virginia and Missouri. Wheat Is In ex-
norts OF injury TO the early wheat by Hessian
fy are quite general
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
THE TREASURY AND THE BANKS.
RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY LIKELY TO
BE ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE.

BE ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE.
Washington Jan. 3.-The House was in session
only fifteen minutes to-day and in that time had
a little furry over an attempt made by Mr.. Sui
ger of New-York. to secure consideration for a
resolution asking for information concerning the
relations of the Treasury Department with the
National City Bank of NewYork, and the Han
over National Bank. The resolution was re-
ferred to the Committee Ways and Means.
II reads follows
Resolved, That the Secretary Of the Treasury be
and he hereby is directed to furnish the House or
Representatives as soon as possible the Following
Flrst-An letters. agreements. papers or docu-
ments between the Treasury Department OF the
ana the National city BANK and the Hanover Na
tional Bank of the city OF Newly York, or any per
4 ap day Of March 1851 relating to- the deposng
Of public funds bonds or revenGes IN ssd or
tions existing heretofore had between the
Government and the said banks. or either of them
Second-The amount of pubic money, 1ohus or
revenue deposited with said banks, or either or
and the reasons therefor. and whether said banks
or either of them, have paid the GSvernmeht any any
all other information concerning the same or N
any way relating thereto
Chairman Payne and some Of his associates
OF the Ways and Means Committee had an in
formal talk after the adjournment OF the House
relative to the Sulzer resolution. A meeting of
the committee will be held tomorrow. and
pretty thorough understanding was reached to-
day that at to-morrOws meeting the resolution
would be considered anG probably reported at
to the House. Some changes are llkely 10
be made, however, by the omission OF the two
banks specifically named. thus making the in
quiry relate generally to all banks. IL Is unueF-
stood also that personal differences are likely
TO be- avoided in the amended resolution In
the form thus reported back 10 the House II is
expected that the resolution VIII pass without
objection. and that any debate on the question
involved will be deferred until the Secretary or
the Treasury has an opportunity 10 comply with
the request for information.
In the Senate Mr.. Allen resented resolution
calling on the Secretary Of the Treasury Tor all
letters passing between the Treasury Depart
ment and the National City Bank and the Han
over National Bank Of New-York. also agree
ments made between the Treasury Departme I
and those banks concerning the deposit OF funds
etc Mr. Aldrich objected to present considera-
ton. and the resolution went over until to-mor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
CHANGE IN 4 WELL KNOWN WINE HOUSE

A radical change took place on January l in the
old and we'll known wine house of Thomas Mo
Mullen & Co. at No a Beaver-stf hich was
founded MANY years ago by the late Thomas
McMuIien on that day the firm of Thomas Nc
Mullen 4 Co retired from the wine business 10
deyote itself exclusively it's large bottling trade
in BASES ale and Guinness stout. an Was SUI
resded In the wine business by new hrTn. Morten
q Co which bought not only the goodwill, bu;
their entire stock of wines vintage cAampa gnes,
etc The new Arm will do business at No. ~
Beaver-st where the 1rm OF Thomas McAulen &
Co has been for the last fifty years.
The firm of Morten & Go. consists OF Alexander
Morten the we'll known golf player and amateur
sport sman; John ID. Crimmns jr., son OF the well
known contractor. and Nathan H. Lord, OF Lord 5
Court Mr. Morten has been for several years as
ISOLATED with McMullen & Co, and is highly
esteemed in the wine trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
PUERTO RICOS GOVERNMENT.
A BILL INTRODUCED BY SENATOR
FORAKER.
FREE TRADE BETWEEN THE ISLAND AMI
THE UNITED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

FREE TRADE BETWEEN THE ISLAND AND
THE UNITED TATEs-LEGIsLATIvE
AND JUDICIAL FEATURES.
Washington, jan 3.-Senator Foraker to-day
introduced bill providing a form of government
for the island ofNuerto Rico. The bill provides
for the continuance of the laws and municipal
ordinances now in force in the island until a
Legislature shall supplant them. The President
is empowered to appoint Governor and SUI
preme Court, and also seven heads of depart
ments, TO have charge of the various interests
of the Government and five native citizens. who.
together with the Governor and heads of depart
ments, are to constitute the upper branch of the
lnsular Legislature. A lower house of thirty five
members. to be elected by citizens of the island.
is also provided for. and all inhabitants of the
island are made citizens of the United States.
The citizens are also to elect a Delegate to Con-
gress. who is to have seat, but vote
The island Is to be divided into five districts
for judicial and legislative purposes, and each
district is to have local court. to consist Of
provide for. The Constitution and laws of the
United States are extended to the island so far
as the latter are really applicable
Export duties are prohibited. and free trade is
provided for between the island and the United
States proper. Articles imported into Puerto
Rico from other countries than the United States
are to pay the same duties as those imposed in
the ports Of this country. The money thus COL
lected Is to go Into the island treasury. but
money realized from the internal revenue collec-
lions is to be covered into the National Treasury
of the United States.
commission of five members two of whom
are to be natives, is provided for to revise the
system of laws and of judicial procedure in the
island For the present no franchises are to be
granted, except with the approval both of the
Governor OF the island and the President of the
United States.
Senator Foraker says the bill does not create
a Territory out of the island; nor undertake to
give the island a territorial form OF government
In the ordinary understanding of that phrase 1t
merely provides simple form of government
which 1t was believed would answer the pur-
pose until a more matured form could be de-
vised. He says the bill is intended only as a.
basis for the Committee on Puerto Rico to act
upon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
ANOTHER Tunnel COMPANY FORMED.

Albany. Jan. 3.-There was Incorporated to-dav
with the Secretary of State the Terminal Railroad
and Tunnel Company with a capital OF $4,000
which # is understood is to be increased TO SOOOoO
very soon. The company Is to build tunnels con-
Meeting the New-York and Brooklyn rapid transit
lines and also connect New-YOrk with New
Jersey. The directors nine in number. as FOL
lows: Arthur c. Hume. Louis Warheld. Cambridge
Livingston, David L. Hough, Frederick Wooley. j.
Hollis Wells. Johnston Livingston. Philip Nj. Lydig
and Gilbert Francklyn. of New-YOrk city.
Arthur G. Hume takes ass shares. and the rest
OF the stockholders one share each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
REPORT on CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.

Washington, Jan. 3--The Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations to-day presented report on
Senator Hoar's resolution In regard TO claims OF
citizens OF the United States against Spain. The
committee presents a schedule of claims amount
ing TO over 81. 100000, and adds;
1t is impracticable to state even opToNImately
the amount actually due these claims or 10
aIlege in view OF the state Of records OF the state
Department of that date mat there may not De
others than those mentioned.
AS 70 the remedy OF the claimants. the commit
tee expresses the opinion that the only present
remedy is by diplomatic negotiation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
DELAGOA BAY AWARD.

STATEMENT THAT IT WILL. BE ANNOUNCED
THIS MONTH
London, Jan. "a dispatch to 1.-THE Pail Mall
Gazette from Berne says the award in the
Delagoa Bay question is being drawn up, and
that it is positively stated that it will be pub
lished toward the end of the month
representative of The Associated Press has
been informed good authority that Great
Britain will not take Delagoa Bay. The Brit
ish Government, II is added. does not contem-
plate any such step. in spite of the clamor Of
the press and public opinion upon the ad-
Visibility of so doing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
WILLING TO EXTEND MoDUs vIvENDI

FRANCE NOT DISPOSED TO TAKE ADVAN-
TAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Paris Jan. 3-The opinion has been expressed
I'm official circles that the modus vtvendi between
Great Britain and France regarding Newfouno-
land will be extended for another year. There
seems TO be no disposition upon the part Of
France to take advantage of Great Britain's I'M
comfortable situation in the Transvaal to force
an unfair settlement OF matter not regarded
as vital France is in the position Of being will
ing 70 sell her fishing rights. but she considers 1t
nroner for Great Britain to make the first prop
osition Thus the matter stands in allegiance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
PORTUGAL AND HER COLONIES.

Lisbon. Jan. 3-Although no mention was
made of Great Britain, the Transvaal or Delagoa
Bay in the message from the throne at the
opening Of the Cortes yesterday, King Charles
referring to the successful Portuguese expedi-
ton in Mozambique said:
Thus again has it been shown that Portugal
is ca oable of preserving and defending the coun-
tries it has conquered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
To ACCOMPANY THE BoER ARMY.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Captain Carl Reich
mann, of the 18th Infantry. assistant adjutant
general of volunteers, has been detailed by the
Secretary of War to accompany the Boer army
for the purpose OF observing and reporting on
the war in South Africa His duties will be
similar to those of Captain Slocum, Of the 9Th
cavalry who is with the British army in the
TranSVaal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
A Thing Worth Knowing.

No need OF cutting on womans breast mans
cheek a vain attempt cure cancer No need
applying burning plasters q the nesh and orturns
those already weak from SUFFERING soothing. oainy
safe. speedy and certain cure Ths
most horrible forms face. breast womb
mouth. stomach: tuulOrs. ugly ulcers. nstula
diseases all successfully
treated by application various forms OF simple Ola
send for a book mailed free giving particulars and
prices Oils. Address DR. d. NJ BYE. Box - Indian
-poiis. Ind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
FLOUR OWNED IN WEST READING, PENN.
sEABoARp MILLING COMPANY FILES CLAIM FOR


$4,000 WITH STATE DEPARTMENT
Reading. Penn, Jan. 8 (speciaD.-It became
known here to-day that the cargoes OF nouF seZeu
by the British off the coast of Africa, bouno TOT
Portuguese ports belonged to the Seaboard Milling
Company of West Reading. The seizure was mace
by British warships the ground that the noun
was intended for the Beers. The Seaboard Mining
Company has laid before the State Department at
Washington a statement of all the facts In the
case which is intended to serve a basis or
claim for pecunary damages against the British
Government The milling company is Incorporated
and A j. Toomey of New-York, is the president
The company has had established trade IN
South Africa for its for four years. in which
most of its product has been sent TO that country
While 1t was generally landed at Portuguese ports
points both in the Transvaal and in the countries
controlled by the British IT., :. NUT -, ~ ..o,,s in
Flour sent TO South Africa IS put up IN SACKS m
stead of barrels; each containing nineLy-eg i
pounds or half "a me o hTe y by he
aiming 900 sacks or $4,000 barrels. valued by the
raised in the Northwest. and Is being turned out
here at the rate of over three hundred ana my
sand sacks on hand stored here which nave been
ordered for South Afa It WIS., DE asd to WSehe
the British legally seize such consignments
The company is anxious for an early determine
The vessels which have been seized chartered
in New-York: to which place me nour was shippe,d
cIeimedD before the war actively broke between
the Beers and the English; The Officers OF the
recoenize their rights in the matter at once and
the Claim will be promptly pushed. 1t is the be.
1iaf here that the flour seized not because OF
a supposed violation of international law but be
cause the British needed it and appropria ed ii for
their
ARMY SADDLES FOR BRITISH CAVALRY
ST Louis Jan 3-'The Globe-Democrat" says
that f F. Hutchngs, president Of the Great West
saddlery Company. Limited of Winnipeg, Man.
who secured a contract with the British Govern
rnent for furnishing the equipment for portion of
the ten thousand cavalry troops. called out
after General Buffers at the Tugela River,
80 snhiet most of the order in the United States
Three leading army saddle manufacturers of the
Irited states at St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati,
an,,red the business The British Government has
oGonted for its rough rider service in the Trans
vaai the United States cavalry saddle ana Dill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
GERMANY HAS NOT PROTESTED.

Berlin, Jan BIT is semi-oflcially announced
that Germany has not protested against the
seizure of the Bundesrath. but has merely re-
duested that the matter be investigated and set
tied as speedily possible. Friendly negotia-
lions In this direction proceeding here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
HOTEL PROPERTY LEASED.

new lease from January 1st, 1900. -Or long
term Of years OF the Broadway Central Hotel.
has Just been made to lilly Haynes, tn. present
very successful manager OF the property.
Mr. HAYNES has conducted the hotel for sisns
years during he completely rebuilt re-
furnished reorganized enlarged the original plant a.
expense % quarter OF million dollars until
now is not only one Of the largest but OF the
most comDlete literally conducted aotels in New
York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
LEYDs IN FAVOR AT THE HAGUE.

The Hague Jan. 3.-Dr Leyds, the diplomatic
agent OF the Transvaa attended the New Years
ball at the palace yesterday evening. queen
ufIhelmina conversed several times with him.
He was received by the Foreign Minister to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
w. w. AsToR GIVES AGAIN.

London Jan. 3.-Wiliam Waldorf Astor has
contributed FL 900 to the Prince of Wales's Hos
pital Fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
FOR THE Beers OR THE FILIPINOs.
HEAVY SHIPMENTS OF ARMS IN DECEMBER
FROM GERMANY

Berlin. jan 3.-The correspondent of The Asso-
ciated Press has received information going to
show that the Bundesrath was possibly guilty Of
carrying contraband. Heavy shipments Of arms
and ammunition were made in December to
Macao and Hong Kong. consigned to order 1t
is surmised that their ultimate destination was
either the Philippines the Transvaal
An inquiry is progressing among exporters
concerning the trade possibilities of the Trans
yaal. This is considered to mean that the Beers
after the will divert their trade from Eng
land to Germany
1t is reported that British enrolling agent
has been arrested at Korbetha. Prussia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04

Ottawa Jan S-Lord Minton, the Governor Gen.
eral to-day received the following cable dispatch
London January g.
r --.+,,1a,a Canada on gallant behavior Of
contingent engagement at Sunnyside r>,