The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03

the art OF IdcGnahlDs.
Washington, November 26-General FItz-
hugh Lee. who recently was relieved from
duty as commander of the division OF
Havana and santa Clara and ordered to
take command of the department or MIS-
souri,, relieving General Merriam, was
at the war department today receiving his
final instructions.
Washington. November 27.-Secretary
Root returned from Cuba at 100 this af-
ternoon. He had expected to reach
Washington in time for a cabinet meet
ing but land slide on the railroad south
Of Washington delayed the train five
hours. Mr. Root said his trip to Cuba
had been quite satisfactory.
New York. November 27.-It was an
nounced today at Newark, n. j.. that at
the annual meeting of the National RICE
Milling Company. known as the rice
trust" to be held at Newark on Decem-
Der 1st an effort Will be. made to reduce
the capital stock from S5,OO0,0OO to Sl,oVo'-
000.
Philadelphia. November 2S.-Fifty-eight
Americans who were with the Engilsh
army in south Africa. arrived mere TO-DAY
on the American line steamship belseh-
land from Liverpool They left tonight
for their homes in Chicago, st. Louis anu
New Orleans.
Beaufort. $. c. November 2S.-Major
Pittman. L.. s. A.. has tested the coast
defense guns at Fort Fremont. Port Royal
and found the guns and carriages IN per
fect order The report recently sent out
on the authority of an enlisted man, lHdl
one platform and gun had sunk eighteen
inches is pronounced without fouhddiioH'
Washington. November 29-The nation
al Afro American council mas appoihlsu
committee to see that the Naluity oI ~
Louisiana constitution OF lssS IS ISL
before the federal supreme court me
opinion of "a number of leading lawyers
north and south. has been oDtaluea re
en-rfine the Louisiana and Norlh caro-
lfro laws restricting suffrage and the SUI
preme court will have before IL Slo- tiN
cases that il IS believed viii secure an
expression of its opinion respecting tht
I suffrage laws
Little Rock. Ark. November 29.-Two
men were killed and four seriously IN
explosion Of Ellis Shorts planning mill
boiler.
Rayvillc. La. November 29.-Bursiars
last night dyn9mited the postohice safe
at Girard "a little village west Of here,
| and secured several hundred dollars IN
cash and a large number Of stamps me
sheriff with hlopihounds. IS IN pursuit
of the robbers. on Monday night safe
was blown open at Coilinston.
,r.r,ol ,rc, ~lo~qnber 2q.-A circular
letter from the headquarters ~ the Tex
SIS Mhllaud r.ileCad announced today that
the resignation of r. NJ. Rake. assist
ant general manager of the Texas Mid
land railroad. would take effect January
], 1901 and On that date the office VIII
/ be abolished.
RALEIGH n c. November 29.-The
Methodist orphanage was this afternoon
formally Opered for the reception of chill
| drCn Bishop I'll. G.. Morrison and a mum
let Of ministers ami laymen from the
city were in attendance. The exercises
were simple i'm character. IS the formal
dedication viii probably be postponed
until the completion Of the main hulidlhS'
the erection Of which will he begun at
an early date. The orphanage owns forty
acres of land in "A cCmmandin@ location
about a mile from the city. RcV- J. W
Jenkins president of the boapi OF truS-
tees Will act as superintendent OF the or
phanase for the present
washington. November 30.-The river
and harbor committee today heard Colo
mel Robert. Lieutenant Colonel HaineS
ana Captain Richie. of the engineer corps,
concerning the works under their charge
of the Mississippi. considerable por-
ton of the time was devoted 20 Arkansas
Pass, Tex.
Washington, November 3o.-Miss Eu-
/ genie Washington. great grand niece Of
/ George Washington. one Of the founders
/ of the Society Of Daughters of the Ameri-
I can Revolution and president of the So
/ ciety Of the Founders and Patriots. died
in this city this morning.
Washington. November So.-The report
/ of Auditor Lawshe who was sent to
I Cuba by the secretary of war 10 make
/ a special Investigation into the Cuban
/ postal frauds. has been received at the
/ war department. IT was made direct TO
! Secretary Root. and it was announced to-
4 day that, being a confidential report it
will not be made public.
( Santiago de Cuba. December 1.-The
/ new public bath for women. built by the
I sanitary department. was opened today
! the opportunity offered. Heretofore wO-
/ men Of the lower class have been in the
/ habit Of bathing in a cove without pro-
/ lection and have been frequently inter
/ ing.
Washington. December 1.-The monthly
comparative statement of the government
/ receipts and expenditures during NOVem-
4 Der 1900. shows the total receipts to have
/ been $4s,3H5lf and the expenditures ST.
/ 27S. .Gi0 This leaves surplus for the
month of $7,065,S5i
Washington. December THE month
| " statement of the director Of the mint
/ shows that during the month of NOvem-
/ Der the total coinage executed a the
mints Of the United States was $16,545. l20,
/ as follows: Cold. Sl3.lS5,O0t; silver, s., 130,-
/ 600; minor coin, $230.l20.
ashinEtOn, December 1.-The monthly
| circulation statement of the comptroller
/ of the currency shows that a the close.
/ of business November 30th the total cir
culation OF national bank notes was $3.50 =
/ 2i2. .40J an increase for the year of 81. .452 =
4 Isl. and an increase for the month OF
/ S5g9, lS1.
Havana. December 1-SenOr Tamayo.
l secretary of state and government. has
! ordered an investigation OF the munfci-
pality of Havana with view of bring
/ ing il out of its present chaotic condition
/ and establishing a stable system for con-
i ducting its business. Governor NuneZ re-
/ ported recently commencing that reforms
I be made.
Austin. Tex, December 1.-Texas' vote
!, for presidential electors as cast NoVem-
ber 9th at the general election resulted :.
Bryan. 90, ,432; Mckinley. III. .173: DonneI-
ly, 2l 100; scattering. g. 00O. Bryan's pIu-
rallty is 146.2oS. The vote was 10 600
short of that cast four years ago.
| Notice-Salesmen Wanted.
| Travelling statesmen wanted for next
] year. Experience not absolutely neceS-
! sary. For particulars address Pocahon-
| tas Tobacco Works. Bedford City, Va.