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The times., 1901-04-27
FOR PENSION COMMISSIONER.
Reported That Ex-Representntive
Peters VIII he Named

II was reported yesterday that 1t is not
improbable that successor TO III. Clay
Evans, Commissioner of Pensions. will be
named by the President before Monday,
and the name of the new Pension Com
missioner will be either s. r. Peters or
Richard Blue, x-Representatives from
Kansas. with strong indications In favor
of the former
This statement is made on information
that came direct from the White House
yesterday afternoon. According to the re-
port. some weeks ago several members
of the Kansas delegation called on the
President and presented the name of a
certain gentleman for appointment as a
member of the st. Louis Exposition Com
mission. After listening to the delega-
tion the President is quoted as saying
that he could not make the appointment,
as he had determined to select some Kan
sas Republican for the Office of Pension
Commissioner. He wanted a man, he said,
who was a lawyer OF repute and who had
had some experience in public life. IL is
claimed that the President said he would
like to have a man who had also served
on the bench. This was a sufficient hint,
and the Kansas delegation, after a full
and free conference. submitted to the
President the names of ex-Representa-
tives Peters, Blue, and Broderick. They
said the appointment of either of these
gentlemen would be entirely satisfactory
to the Kansas Republicans.
The President has had the matter under
consideration for some time. and 1t was
said yesterday afternoon that he had
about decided to appoint Mr.. Peters, with
whom he served in Congress.
Mr. Peters has served on the bench and
is a lawyer of recognized ability. He is
also endorsed il is said. by the Grand
Army. The change to be made in the head
of the Pension Office, ii is said, is not
intended as a reflection on Commissioned
Evans. whose term of office has expired,
but rather an adherence to precedent.
Commissioner Evans, IL is reported. will
be appointed United States Minister to
Ton
The times., 1901-04-27
MORMONS IN ARIZONA.
Brig ham Young's Disciples Settling
There in Large Numbers

PHOENIX. Ariz., April 26-Many Nor
mons are settling in this Territory. They
are planting a colony in Apache County,
in the northeastern part of the Territory,
near St. Johns and also at Mesa, a place
not far from Phoenix.
Along the Little Colorado, in Apache
County, the Mormons have been settlers
for many years. In fact. the people of
that faith are beginning to constitute a
large percentage of the population of Ari-
zona Recently they began the construc-
ton of a big dam on the Little Colorado.
Their plans are TO build an impoundng
reservoir capable of storing water for
the irrigation of several thousand acres
of land.
The completion of this project will sig
naIize heavy immigration of Utah Nor
mons There are also several Mormon
settlements in New Mexico.
The times., 1901-04-27
TO REPRESENT YALE ABROAD.
Prof. Seymour to Attend Several At
fairs While in Europe.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April 26.-The
Yale Corporation has voted to make Prof.
Thomas Dwight Seymour the official rep
resentative Of the university on several
occasions in Europe the coming summer
He will give up his classes at Yale late in
May and will sail for Scotland, where he
will first attend the celebration Of the
450th anniversary of the founding Of the
University of Glasgow, which will begin
on June u At the Glasgow University
celebration he will also represent officially
the Archaeological Institute of America.
Prof. Seymour will go TO Winchester,
England, July / and will represent Yale
at the King Alfred celebration. He will
remain in England till September Is. Yale
has never before sent an official repre-
sentative to a university celebration in
Europe.
Prof. Seymour is the head of the Greek
department.
The times., 1901-04-27
ECONOMY IN BUFFALO.
Telephone Bills and the Water De-
partmcnt Force Cut Down.

BUFFALO, n. Y, April "a hard
blow was delivered to the Bell Telephone
Company yesterday by the board Of coun-
cimen, while the estimates for the COM
ing year were being considered.
The councilmen were annoyed by the
telephone company's increase in prices
and the poor service. BY unanimous vote
it was decided TO cut out all items for
city telephones, except for police and fire
purposes Not a single city official OBJ
jected and the loss to the telephone com
pany will be about $1,000 a year. A ris-
ing vote of thanks was given TO Superin-
tendent Illig Of the water bureau, who
made the surprising announcement that
eleven positions in his department could
be abandoned, with resulting saving to
the taxpayers.
1T is the first time a local official has
done anything of this kind.
The times., 1901-04-27
MRS. HARRIsoN's ACCEPTANCE
She Agrees to the Terms of Her Hus-
bands VIII.

INDIANAPOLIS. April 26.-Mrs. Benja-
min Harrison today filed with the Pro-
bate Commissioner, Mr. Walker, formal
notice of her intention TO accept the pro-
visions of the will Of General Harrison.
BY the terms of the will she is to receive
Sl5,000 in cash, the summer home in the
Adirondacks, the use of the home on
North Delaware Street, and the interest
on $125000 during her life. After her dealt h
the last two bequests revert to the resi-
duary estate.
Under the Indiana law she might have
demanded one-third of the entire estate,
which is valued at about s375.0e). She has
never entertained any intention of doing
so, however. her representatives say.
The Union Trust Company, as admins
traitor, will at once proceed with the set
tIement of the estate.
The times., 1901-04-27
They May Set the Fashion.
(From the Baltimore Herald.)

(FTom The BaItlmore HcTaId-J
In several American cities the ruling powers
have under serious adyisement the question OF
permitting the patrolmen TO shirt waists
during the hot Washington, ID. c. is
one OF the towns said to be contemplating such
a summer innovation. These shirt waists can be
made as goTgeously beautiful as the law will al
low or, ii lett without restrictions. each in
diyidual policeman can make himself rcsplcndent
according TO his own tastes. II has been re-
marked by foreign critics that American street
life lacks color Thus. il will be seen the shirt
waist policeman viii supply longfelt want.
Clothed ia red, green. and yellow stripes he
viii be as joyous as front yard full Of holly
lanI
The times., 1901-04-27
A NEW ARMY RIFLE.
Experts Turn Out an Improvement
over Previous Inventions.

SPRINGFIELD Mass, April 26.-Ex-
perts at the National ArmorY have about
perfected a new army rine to supersede
the Krag-Jorgensen arm. 1t embodies
many of the features of the Mauser and
is said to be a decided Improvement over
any army rifle yet invented.
The magazine viii be practically the
same as the Mauser The method Of
putting the cartridges from the magazine
into the barrel is greatly simplified, and
permits of Il lighter construction of the
magazine. The rim on the cartridge is
done away with, giving an increased
powder charge and muZzle velocity of
2 800 feet a second instead OF 1000 feet.
Changes in the new gun will permit OF
the familiar straight sight being used.
The times., 1901-04-27

At the last Cabinet meeting before the
departure OF the President on his tour of
the country, yesterday. the Cuban situa-
tion was canvassed, but its present con-
sideration was left to Secretary Root. AS
We are told, it transpired at the session
that the Cuban commission had presented
the aspiration and hopes Of their country
men in a strong way at the War De-
parunent. No doubt their representations
were met squarely and decisively by Mr.
Root They should not be left in any
possible error as TO the necessary outcome
of their mission, which must be accept
ance of the Platt terms, or an indefinite
continuance of military occupation.
The times., 1901-04-27

From the Philippines we are sorry TO
hear that the rebel leader Cailles has
butchered eight of our soldiers after sub
jecting them to horrible tortures. We also
regret to observe that the open and
avowed rebel agent and POTTER SiXto
Lopez, is still permitted to enjoy and
abuse the hospitality of the country to
which he declares himself an enemy. Too
much benevolence is not good for insur-
gent Tagals. BY the way, it is greatly
to be wished that General Funston could
get hold of Cailles and forget TO pro-
duce him at headquarters.
The times., 1901-04-27
Another Hero Gone Wrong
-. ,h. c.hicarn Recnrd- HnrnId !

(From the Chicago Record-Herald)
One by one our national heroes perform the
useful act OF kicking thelr pedestals from beneath
their own feet. Gunner Morgan, who was elevated
into public attention by Admiral Simpsons sli-
ness has brought suit against his wife for divorce
On the ground OF deseTtion: 4 sailor who charges
his wife with deserting his floating bunk and
board has no place in the pantheon OF our naval
heroes. --,---A--LI--l.l - l.. lELa 4EL4ss
The times., 1901-04-27

kept from him property only valuable
sentimentally. AS a matter of fact, the
Washington relics, now in the Smith
sonian Institution, did not belong to the
general, but were legacy to his
honored wife, with remainder to the
present head of the family, who at last
has been promised their restoration by
the President of the United States.
Repeated efforts have been made to
secure the return of the articles in
question to their legal owner, but, al
though the propriety of the act has
never been in question, up to the pres
ent time they have failed. Congress
has discussed the proposition. Commit
tees have sat upon it, and voluminous
reports have been made. all to no pur-
pose. Now comes President Mckinley,
who with clear perception Of the justice
of the family claim, and his natural dis
position to right a wrong when in his
personal power to do so, cuts the knot
of the matter by ordering the restora-
tion of the relics to General G. w. Gus
It's Lee.
This ought to have been done long
ago by some one of Mr.. Mckinley S
predecessors. That does not detract
from the kindliness and chivalry Of his
course in the affair. We are sincerely
pleased with him in this connection,
and offer him our heartiest congratula-
tions.
The times., 1901-04-27
Attempted Too Much.
From the New York Herald J

(From the New York Herald)
The failure OF the army transport service was
inevitable because ikis misft delegation OF duty
was based upon. the hilarious assumption that
military officers 4 permitted to command troops
were able TO hSndle seame. and to manage a
technical and very difficult branch of maritime
affairs The omniscience presuppOsed vas only
less appalling than the jocund confidence with
which the work was taken up and both would be
amusing if the experiment had been less costly
and provoking. a.----
The times., 1901-04-27

No one need be in the least surprised
to learn that China appears to be on the
eve of another Boxer outbreak. The news
for a number of days has presaged some
thing of the kind, and now we hear that
the movement is imminent. Even among
the nations most familiar with Oriental
character and conditions there has been
altogether too much confidence reposed in
alleged Chinese good intentions. While the
wretched Empress Dowager is allowed to
remain in control of the Government it
would be the depth of foolishness to ex-
pect anything but trouble; and our de-
spatches yesterday indicated that trouble
was at hand.
The times., 1901-04-27
The Slaughter of the Innocents.
nrnm tho Rochester Post-Express.l

FrOm the Rochester FOsI-EApfessJ
A wear hence there will be another slaughter o.
tame doves under the Of sport, but the
Legislature, we hope will then be in no moot
Ia listen to the voice of the lobby. Let th'
friends of the birds organize now and arous'
nnbIic sentiment to such a pitch that the re-
peal bill will be certain OF passage in l0V2.
The times., 1901-04-27
The SfmuIe Truth.

From the Louisville Courier-JouTnal)
The Republican party will stand no chance in
the South long there is any fear Of negro
supremacy-nor would ii stand any in the North
if the same conditions prevailed there.
The times., 1901-04-27

Young Mr.. Hay has resigned his post as
Consul of the United States at Pretoria,
d difficult position III which he has won
laurels highly honorable and particu-
larly in the case of a gentleman of his
short years and experience. 1t is said
that there is difficulty in finding a salts
factory person to succeed him, the small
salary attached to the office being insult
ficient to support it's incumbent in present
circumstances We do not generally in
dulge in the offering of gratuitous ad-
vice, but we will venture to ask the Ad-
ministration why it might not be pos
sible TO change the consular assignment
into commissionership? There always
appears to be plenty of money with which
to pay the salary and expenses of com
missioners. Why not send one TO Pre-
toria? The proposition does not involve
a heavy outlay. In the middle of South
Africa a commissioner would not re-
quire steam yacht, and the country is
too rough for automobiles.
The times., 1901-04-27

The promise OF two persons to take each
other as husband and wife in the presence
of one who holds himself out as min
lister, and who performs a marriage cere-
mony. followed by living together, con-
stitutes legal marriage, holds Judge
Gildersleeve, of the New York Supreme
Court, special term. in the case of Herr
vs.. Herr go n. Y. Supp, 49,.
The times., 1901-04-27

The rules of a newspaper publisher for
bidding his employees to publish any state
ment rejecting on anyone, without due
investigation, are held by the New York
Supreme Court, appellate division. in the
case of O Brien VS.. Bennett (69 y. Y.
Supp, 299, not to be admissible in an ac-
tion for libel as bearing on the question
of malice, but are only pertinent to the
question whether the article was pub
lished without proper enquiry as 10 its
truth.
The times., 1901-04-27

/ Though the sum named in a prOmissory
note as principal may in fact include ac-
tual principal and usurious interest, yet.
holds the Supreme Court of Georgia, In
the case of Harrell VS.. Blount (3S 5. f.
Rep, 5G). if such note stipulates for per
cent interest from maturity the true pril-
cipal bears that rate of interest after
note becomes due; and TO purge the ~,
of usury IL fs-only necessary 20 eliminate
the unlawful interest, j. e., interest eX-
ceeding Z per cent, included in the noull
inal principal.
The times., 1901-04-27

Forcibly entering a dwelling house and
numbering therein a servant of the owner
does not entitIe such owner to recover Of
the wrongdoer the value of the premises.
holds the Supreme Court Of Georgia, in
the case of Clark VS.. Cay (SS 8. E. Rep.
81, on the theory that because of the
commission of the crime plaintiff s family
abandoned the house and refused TO live
in it, and that in consequence it has be-
come worthless.
The times., 1901-04-27

A punitive order of the Court of Chan
Gerry fining or imprisOning q party for
contempt is held by the Court of Errors
and Appeals of New Jersey. in the case
of Grand Lodge VS.. Jansen CAS- Att Rep.
526). not to be appealable, II the matter
and party be within the jurisdiction OF
he court
The times., 1901-04-27

The mere fact that a conversation is by
means of a telephone does not put upon
the party proving it any greater burden
of proof than that involved in the es-
tabIishing of any oral contract made
through an intermediary. holds the ST.
preme Court of New Jersey in the case Of
Henderson Manufacturing Company VS.
Moore as Att. Rep, 525).
The times., 1901-04-27

Where a village discharges it's sewage
into river, thereby polluting and discol-
oring the waters, the New York Supreme
Court, appellate division, in the case Of
Butler VS.. Village of White Plains (69 ~
Y Supp, 193), holds that on the petition
of a lower riparian owner equity will re-
strain the same TO prevent multiplicity
of suits, as such act is a continuing nui-
SduCe.
The times., 1901-04-27

A publication In a newspaper headed
Ring" charging that the board of trus-
tees had the ring in the nose of the
taxpayers last Monday night in a most
contemplate. Illegal. and unjust manner.
and unworthy of citizens elected TO look
after the best interests of our little
town." was held by the Supreme Court
of California, in the case Of SchOmberg
VS.. Walker (64 Pac. Rep, 290). TO be libel
GUS as a false and unprivileged publica-
ton which exposes a person to hatred.
contempt, or ridicule.
The times., 1901-04-27

Affidavits made before notary Of an
other State are void, holds the Supreme
Court of Illinois in the case of Bell VS..
FarweII go N E. Rep, 1861, where the
notary makes no certificate of his au-
thority TO administer oaths under the laws
Of that State. and no other evidence OF
such authority is submitted TO the court.
The times., 1901-04-27

The objection that judge sitting in the
United States Circuit Court is disquah-
fled because of personal interest or rela-
tionship to the parties from acting upon
preliminary questions arising in suit
is one for determination ny such judge.
holds the United States Circuit Court of
Appeals, in the case of COltrane vs.. Tenn
pleton G0e Fed. Rep, 800. and his decision
that he is not disqualified from acting in
such matters is not renewable by appeal
The expenditure by a husband of his
own moneys in the Improvement of the
property of his wife is presumed TO be a
gift TO her in the absence of proof of a
contrary intent, holds the Court OF En-
rurs and Appeals of New Jersey. in the
case of Selwer VS.. Solver (iS Atl. Rep,
SD.
The age-herald., 1901-02-15
CARNIVAL BEGINS
 AT NEW ORLEANS
The Final Float Was a Lovely Symphony of White
 and Green

New Orleans, February 1.-The Carni- val proper began tonight with the Momus parade. The city is full of strangers and the National Building and Loan Associa- ton, Jewish Women's Council, Woodmen of the World and the Louisiana Masons assembling here, augment the crowd. The decorations are more elaborate than us ual, and the merchants have combined in the special illumination of Canal street, 5000 electric lights being added.
 The Knights of Momus tonight repre- scented "Our Festival,' with St. Valen- tines day, All Fools day, Independence day, May day, St. Patrick's day, St, Johns eve, New Years day, St. Swith- ems day, Fourteenth of July, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving day and All Saints day, and their characteristics were represented in magnificent pictures,
 The final float was a vision of angels, mounted on a ccar decorated with palms and wreaths of green, and was a lovely symphony of white and green. This gives an idea of the style of illustration.
The age-herald., 1901-02-15
WV and SOCIETY
Engagement of Miss SearOY
 to MT. Moody Announced q

The engagement of Miss Ella searcy of Tuscaloosa te MT. Arthur Rudulph Moody of Birmingham is announced, the wedding to take place April 10 in the Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa. It will be one of the brilliant events of the East CT season. The bridal party is to be quiet a large one and the details of the we'd ding elaborate. There will be nine brides maids and groomsrnen, besides the maid of honor and best man and the ushers. Mss Searcy Is the eldest daughter of MT. George A. Searcy, president of the Merchants and Planters Bank of Tusca- loesa- She Is a recognized belle In South ern society, her unusual beauty and at tractive personality making her a con- spicuously lovely and admired woman in any assembly. She has frequently visited Mrs. Robert Jameson in Birmingham, and when she returns es bride she will find a cordial greeting from society here. where she has always been very greatly admired. Those who saw her as Queen of the carnival in Tuscaloosa last au- tumn pronounced her one of the most beautiful women In the South
 Mir. Moody Is secretary of the Adams Drug Company. He is formerly of Pied mont and a graduate of the Atlanta pharmaceutical school. He Is one of the most popular men in the social set and his wedding will be one of great inter- est in the social world.
The age-herald., 1901-02-15
IRON IS UNCERTAIN.
Some Hesitancy Over ,he Great Nor
 gan-Carneeie Combine.

Cleveland, O., Feb. 14.-The Iron Trade Review this week says:
 ''The working out of the Morgan master stroke of high finance at New York is responsible for some hesitancy in the iron trade, but even so, the vol ume of current business is good, and there is promise of great activity for the near future.
 "On the recent buying of 15,000 tons of Bessemer iron by the Carnegle Com pany it is reported that interest is again in the marnet for large block of iron for delivery in the first of the half year. Estimate of the amounts under inquiry range from 50,000 to 150,000 tons. Merchant furnace men had been quoting higher prices before this inquiry came into the market and $13.25 at Valley furnace is now said to be minimum for standard Bessemer.
 New contracts in finisneu material have not been large in the past week, but the full operations of mills indi- cate that further buying in important lines will not be long delayed"
The age-herald., 1901-02-15

where they will spend the remainder of the winter, going later to Birmingham to reside
 Miss Kate Giles leaves shortly for Ha- vana, Cuba, where she will visit her brother, Mir. J. A. Giles, probably being absent month.
 Mrs. Huntington and Mrs. H. R. w. Wadeson of Birmingham have been in town visiting friends.
 Dr. J. H. Downing and Dr. J. M Tubb have been made company physicians of the rolling mill.
 Miss Jessie Cameron of Tuscaloosa has returned home after pleasant visit to relatives here.
 James A. Pitcher was in Birmingham today attending the annual session of the Southern Ice Exchange.
 Mrs. J. c. Jones of Johns is the guest of her sistr- Mrs. Henry c. Waller.
The age-herald., 1901-02-15
Mrs. Jemis0H's Brilliant Cara
 Party orr Se. valentln's Day

Mrs. Robert Jemisen entertaine
 oharmiDgly at cards yesterday after noon, tho occasion bringing together nearly one hundred and fifty guests. The drawing-rooms. library and several other apartments were picturesque with groups of beautifully-gowned women at the card tables, while in the reception hall, where the guests were received, the eoene could not have been surpassed in brillianoy. The decorations wore of innumerable crimson hearts suspended from wire5, while from the chandelier hung an i'm mense crimson floral basket, heart shaped, and glittering with gilt arrows, to which red hearts were attached with ribbons. This brilliant color note domi- mated the decorations, and it would be difficult to imagine a more picturesque scene than the throngs of pretty women, above whom hung hundreds of crimson hearts, the effect being all the more vivid by reason of many lights that brought out the beauty of the apartments and their decoration.
 St. Valentines day was also suggested in the score cards, which were exquisite
 
 sketches made most attractive Valentine souvenirs: The prizes were unusually handsome. the first that exquisite art | folio of Christy's, Pastel Portraits from | the Romantic Drama" It was won by
 Miss Morrison, who is herself g. charm | ing artist The second prize, a beautiful | sugar bowl of Bohemian glass set in sil- | yer, was won by Mrs, George Cruik- l shank, while from the floral basket of | red roses hundreds of golden arrows were | drawn, the one bearing a lucky number
 drawing the consolation. It was a rose
 bowl of Tiffany glass, and fell to Mrs. J.
 c. Carmichael.
 A delicious hot luncheon was enjoyed,
 the details of which carried out the ar | tistic design in hearts.
 | Mrs. Jemison was brilliant and beau | tiful figure in a black reception gown, | the sleeves and yoke of which were of | black lace, the yoke being outlined with | gold She was assisted in receiving by her | mother Mrs. Vanhoose, who was very | handsome in black, and by her lovely | young daughter, Miss Annie Jemison, who wore an exquisite toilette of pink silk mousseline. The bodice was effective ly trimmed with lace and black velvet. Among others who were receiving were
 Mrs. John w. Tomlinson, Mrs. Walker Percy, Mrs. Albert T. Henley, Mrs. D. M Tutwiler, Mrs. Frank Y. Anderson, Mrs. Frank Grider, Mrs. William P. G. Hard l ing, Mrs. Nelson Earle Barker, Mrs. Rob- ert Redus, Mrs. Louis Bradfield, Mrs J.. | P. Ross, Miss Virginia Walker, Miss An | ma Morrow, Miss Amy Jordan, Miss Le
 Mae Caldwell, Miss Lucille Smith, Miss | Evelyn Young of Kentucky.