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Evening journal., 1901-04-23

One Of the bills which confronts the
executors Of Senator Christopher L.
Magee. deceased, of Pit,sburg, is from
Philadelphia physician, and the
amount is $4,000 for professional SER
vices covering a period OF twenty-one
months. Quite naturally the executors
regard it as an outrageous claim and
will refuse TO pay it. 1t is the most ex-
orbitant bill ever presented by a medi-
cal practitioner and its magnitude
shocks the profession.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

Chief OF Police Massey is determined
to break up gambling in Wilmington.
Having forced two Of the big places to
close he has raided crap
shooters den and captured six men.
When he is through with the
crap-shooters. let him round up the
policy writer's.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

Tobacconists and smokers in general
are interested m regulations just issued
by Internal Revenue Commissioner
Yerkes. He says that under the act Of
March ., 1901, rebate will be paid only
on original and unbroken factory pack
ages Of tobacco and snuff in the hands
Of dealers or manufacturers. or in tran
sit July /, 1901. Tobacco and cigars
sold and delivered on and after that
date are not subject to rebate. Unused
stamps held on that date by manufac-
turers Of tobacco will not be subject to
rebate. nor can the same be exchanged
for stamps issued on basis OF the
twenty per cent. discount.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23
WnI Hnli Twn Innuosts

AT the undertaking rooms of COrO-
ner's Undertaken James chandler this
evening inQuests will be held by Cor
oner Prick on the deaths Of Byron ".
Smith and John HILL
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

Anotser desh will be ma le 'e- u e
M 9Th Pole. Walter Wellman, the ex-
plorer, announces that he has pur-
chased 4 steam sealer in Norway ard
that, this year or next, he will lead an
expedition into the Arctic regions. We
wish him success and q safe return.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

II some Of those titled British for
tune-hunters will take to Christian
Science and then to bed, the wealth
and beauty OF America will be saved
from much disgrace, annoyance and
dissipation.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23
Pren.rinc for MAY Court

There will be leo cases for trial and
thirty for argument at the coming
session OF Superior Court. In General
Sessions there will be about forty
prisoners for trial.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

has practically dis
sipated, although
the weather con-
tinues unsettled in
the Atlantic states,
the lake region,
the Ohio and mid
dleMississippiva val
leys, light rains
having fallen over
the entire district.
Forecast: Cloudy
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

Between the pro-Filipino and the
pro-Boer men in the United States
there exists that fellow-feeling which
makes them wondrous kind.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

tcday possibly local showers. Fair to-
moTrcw; warmer; variable winds.
Sunrise, 5:1i; sunset, 6:46; length Of
day, 1Sh., som; moon rises, 9:1s a. M;
NoCn sets, 1901 q. m.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

A horse belonging to DR.. Greenleaf
was taken suddenly sick while being
driven yesterday afternoon. Drs. Ewes
and Cole are attending the animal
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

Even his most violent critics will
admit that j. PierpOntMorgan is one OF
the greatest inanciers and promoters
the world ever has known.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23

WOrkhOuse Trustees at Institution
Trustees of the New Castle County
Workhouse met in special session this
morning. This afternoon the trustees
are inspecting the institution.
Evening journal., 1901-04-23
The weather nnd thc Almanac.

The STERN which has 50 long per-
sisted over the South Atlantic states
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28

compelled his physicians to abandon the hope of
prolongng his life. When death came the SEN
ator's family gathered at his bedside. He
had been unconscious for some time before the
end.
Trenton, Dec. 27.-Immediately upon receipt
of the news of General Sewelrs DEATH the flag
on the State House placed at halfmast, and
Governor Voorhees, and Adjutant General Oil
phant started for Camden to pay their respects
to the bereaved family. They joined at
Philadelphia by Clerk in Chancery Stokes, who
had long been a close personal and political
friend of the dead statesman.
1t was promptly decided to issue an order pro-
viding for the customary military escort for the
burial of a major general. Instead of calling
out a provisional regiment of infantry, as has
been done heretofore when major general died
in New-Jersey, the order calls for the full Sd
Regiment to attend the funeral
This action taken because of General
Sewell's long connection with the regiment.
Battery B, of the field artillery, and one resi-
ment of cavalry are to be included in the funeral
escort. 1t is probable that the Essex Troop.
headed by Congressman r. Wayne Parker, will
be the cavalry troop to take part There is a
likelihood of the War Department sending
military representation as was done in the case
of Secretary Gresham. This. however is by no
means positive
BY direction of Governor Voorhees,, General
Oliphant will tomorrow issue an order, settlnS
forth the public career of General Sewell. rms
will take the place of proclamation. which IS
only issued by the Governor on the death OF a
President or an Ex-Governor. Brigadier Gen
eral Peter Farmer Wanser, of Jersey City, who
has been acting commander OF the Natlonai
Crard of the State during the illness of General
Seweu will continue in that place until Gov
ernor-elect Murphy takes office, when 1t is eX-
pected he will be appointed as the actual head
of the States military forces.
Governor Voorhees, will not make an al IN
term appointment United States senator
but will leave the entire matter to the legls-
lature to settle. At present those spoken OF are
former Sheriff Baird of Camden, and John r.
Dryden, of Newark. Dryden is expected 10 nave
The s,Innort of Cfovernor-eIect Murphy in his
canvass Baird, however has the advantage
that both the President of the Senate ana the
Sneaker of the House are favorable to his can
didacv. South Jersey is in absolute control Cl
the legislature. . ..t
General Sewell's death will not interfere with
the plans making for the inauguration or Gov
ernor-elect Murphy.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
LEGITIMATE PUBLICATIONS UNAFFECTED.
THE POSTMASTER GENERAL HAS NOT RULED
AGAINST SUBSCRIPTIONS NOT
PAID IN ADVANCE.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The Postmaster General
said to-day that the department had received
large number of kilograms and letters asking if
ruling had been made that only subscriptions TO
newspapers and periodicals which are paid in ad-
vance are legitimate. He said that such ruling
had been made. and that he supposed the inquiries
the result of ruling made by the Third
Assistant Postmaster General in the case of
New-York publication. the subscriptions to which
were mainly induced by premiums. and which rul-
ing applied only to that particular case or 10
similar conditions in other cases. The publishers
of the New-York periodical and also publishers in
Chicago, the Postmaster General said. had sent
out circulars msrepresenting the ruling made
He said that no ruling whatever has been made
which interferes with reasonable credit on sub
scriptiOns to legitimate publications The POST
master General added that publishers should not
take alarm false reports, which. he said. are
designed to embarrass the reform in progress
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
PROPOSED CHANGE IN BANK LAW
REPRESENTATIVE MCLEARY SENDS OUT
QUESTIONS TO BUSINESS MEN.

QUESTIONS TO BUSINESS MEN.
of Minnesota has sent cat the following letter TO
some twenty-five hundred persons. those addressed
being representative men in each State and Ter
ritory in the Union:
It has been suggested to me by several men IN
terested in national banks and desrous of render
ing them useful possible TO the communl-
well to amend the national bank act so as TO per
NIT national banks in smaller places. where the
clientele of the banks is largely rural. to loan
portion OF their resources real estate security
If the proposition seems wise TO those who nave
practical knowledge Of such matters. may intro
amendment. With that in view, / desire the benefit
of your judgment in the matter and will ap-
preciate early answer to the following ques-
First-Do you believe that such an amendment
would be in the public interest? II so. why! II
not why not?
Second-If your first answer be affirmative. where
would you draw the line between the national
banks that may and those that may not make such
loans? Would you make the capitalization of the
bank or the population OF the town where the bank
is located the basis of such classification? Why?
Third-Just what percentage and of what would
you specify in the amendment? That is. would you
grant the permission to certain percentage OF
centage of its loaiabIe funds? why? Suggestions
running from % cent to 40 per cent of the capi
tai of the bank have been made)
Fourth-Would you limit the operation or the
amendment to farm loans. or would you include
town property? Why?
F1fth-Would you permit loans under the amend
ment first mortgages only, or would you per-
nit such loans as meet the approval of the board
of directors? Why?
the amendment should have the approval of the
the safe operation of the amendment if it should
be made?
Eighth-Are you willing to have me quote you on
the above points in any remarks that may make
the subject?
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
GOODNOW FOR FISCAL AGENT.
CHOSEN TO RECEIVE CHINESE
INDEMNITY PAYMENTS
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

IBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE
Washington, Dec. 27.-After the meeting of
the Cabinet to-day Secretary Gage decided to
recommend TO the State Department that Con-
sui General Goodnow be appointed provisional
fiscal agent of the United States. with authority
to accept the amortization and interest pay
ments of the Chinese indemnity from the doyen
of the Diplomatic Corps at Peking. No action
will be taken relative to the appointment of
permanent fiscal agent until after officials have
advised with Governor Taft who is expected IN
Washington in a few weeks. He will be con-
suited in regard to the establishment of some
financial institution which could handle all gov
ernment funds in the Philippines and the East
While such an organization would have to be OF
a private character. ii is thought to be desra-
BILE for the government to lend it support in
some way 1t is now believed to be highly i'm
prof. able that any of three concerns whose
applications have already been considered Tor
the fiscal agency will be ultimately chosen. by
an agreement among the President and the
Cabinet il was decided to leave the selection OF
fiscal agent to receive America portion OF
the Chinese indemnity to Secretaries Hay, cage
and Root For two weeks or more communlca-
tions have been exchanged between these Qe-
partments without definite conclusion. But
there seems to be doubt now that this recon-
mendation will be approved, and that MT. eoou-
now will have proper authority for accepting the
first amortization payment, to be made on Janu-
l.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
SENATOR SEWELL DEAD.
UNCONSCIOUS AT THE END-FAMILY
GATHERED AT HIS BEDSIDE.

Camden, N. j. Dec. 27.-Senator William j.
Sewel died at his home here at $50 a. m. He
sufferged from diabetes, complicated with
stomach and heart trouble Senator Sewells
illness had extended over period of two years.
but his condition not considered serious
until about a year ago.
His constant attention to the duties devolving
upon him in his official capacity resulted in
1899. in a collapse. A trip to Europe was bene-
fetal, and he recovered sufficiently to re-
sumo his duties. Toward the end of the last
session of Congress, however, he developed a
complication of diseases, and acting on the ad-
vice of his physicians. again visited various
health resorts in Europe. Upon his return, his
condition showing no Improvement, he went to
Asheville, N. c., where he remained two months.
Within the last two weeks a succession of
sinking spells has greatly weakened him, and
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
DAMAGES CLAIMED FROM A UNION.

pEs1ur OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS DECISION IN
taft VALE RAILWAY CASE.
London Dec 27.-In the suit of the Taft Vale
Railway against the Amalgamated Society of Rail-
way Servants an important trades union case, the
plaintiffs to-day filed statement claiming f24,626
damages suffered through alleged conspiracy
and unlawful combination The plaintiffs claim
which is based on The House of Lords decision of
JuIy last holding that it not the intention of
the legislature to prevent a trades union from
being sued IT, through its officers 1T is guilty of
illegalities) is against Richard Bell, Member Of
Parliament for Derby and general secretary of the
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. and
against the society itself.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
WISH TO REMAIN DANISH.
DEMONSTRATION ON ST CRoIx AGAINST
SALE TO THIS COUNTRY

st. Thomas, D. W. l., Dec. PA large and
orderly demonstration took place at Christian
sted, Island of St Croix, D. w I, yesterday
afternoon. Those who took part in it comprised
representatives of the native, official and plant
ing elements. Resolutions were adopted urging
Denmark to introduce reforms and improve
ments in the Danish West Indian Islands and
to lift the latter out of the humiliations of the
past. 1t also set forth that the leading in
habitants of the islands, especially the natives
of standing. merchants, planters and Danish
subjects generally. demand that the islands be
not sold. but that reforms, under the Danish
flag, commercial, industrial and social be insti-
tuted. which they are confident King Christian
and his Ministry will consider.
The procession marched through Christian
sted, headed by bands of music, carrying nine
hundred flags and cheering for the King.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
Lazy Liver

When the liver goes wrong,
everything is wrong. You have
dyspepsia. coated tongue,
constipation. biliousness, sick
headache, nausea, general de-
bility. One of Ayers S Pills
each night. just one, gently
starts the liver and removes
all trouble.
g have used Ayers Pills for liver complaint,
and have found them to be the best thing have
ever tried"
e. N. North, Sidell, Ill.
- bon. &c. AVER CO.. Lowell AAsa
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
MEN WHO WILL DIRECT OUR NEW LOCAL
GOVERNMENT.
A great pictorial display In The New-York
Tribune. Sunday, December %.
ARBITRATION WITH MEXICO.
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR SETTLEMENT
OF CATHOLIC CHURCH CLAIMS.

Washington. Dec. 2T.-The State Department
has just added another to the long list Of arbi-
trations which it has arranged within the last
few years for the settlement of American claims.
This arbitration will provide for the settlement
of the "Pious Fund" which has been a subject
of diplomatic exchanges between the United
States and Mexico since the Mexican War; The
claim arose through the failure of the Mexican
Government TO pay TO the Archbishop of Cali
fornia interest lands belonging to the Jesuits.
for which the Mexican Government acted as
trustee. The claim was submitted to the Mexi-
can Claims Commission in 1877. and Judgment
was given in favor of the Church for about
81 900. 900. The Mexican Government held that
this payment extinguished the claim, but the
State Department asserted that the interest
began again from the date of the award, and
has run until at present it amounts 70 another
million dollars. Personal representations by the
Archbishop of California. who recently was IN
Washington, and other dignitaries of the Catho-
lie Church caused the department 10 press the
matter with the result stated The name Of le
arbitrator and other details remain to De -
nOunCed.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
ADMIRAL ETANS's FLAG LIEUTENANT.

Washington. Dec. q (SpeciaD.-Rear Admiral
Robey D. Evans. who will hoist his flag as second
in command the Asiatic Station in February,
has selected Lieutenant Frederick Lincoln Chaplin
as his flag lieutenant. This officer has been Ad-
mral Bradfords efficient aid ever since the Span
ish war; and has been familiar with the Pacific
cable survey and the selection of naval bases in
the Pacific Ocean. and is one of the thoroughly
progressive young in the service He has
been on duty in Asiatic waters. and is acquainted
with conditions there and with the American
policy in the East
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
GALE SWEEPS NEWFOUNDLAND.

FISHING BOATS ON THE WEST COAST SUFFER
GREAT DAMAGE.
St Johns, N. F., Dec. luxurious gales swept
the coast of Newfoundland last night and wrought
much destruction among the shipping and hshlng
properties at Bay of Islands, where several Aneri-
can vessels were seeking cargoes of herring.
At Placentia, on the west coast, the fishing boats
suffered great damage and the wharves and water
front buildings destroyed. 1t is feared to-day
that the seas will nundate the entire hamlet Both
the breakwater and the railroad pier have been
partly demolished. The rising waves are making
serious inroads into the land. The gale apated
somewhat this afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
NAVAL STATION IN HAWAH
PURCHASE of PEARL HARBOR SITE
SAID TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
ITS STRATEGIC VALUE
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUSE.]

TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNEI
Washington, Dec 2T-The naval authorities are
elated the acquisition of the Pearl Haroor
naval station site, the jury in the condemnation
proceedings instituted last year having fixed $40 an
the price the government must pay for the
Bishop estate. of six hundred acres. on the south
side of the harbor. about eight miles from Homo
lulu. Rear Admiral Evans who has just returned
from the Pacific. says the site is not surpassed oy
any naval station in the world Its selection ana
the prosecution of the work in Congress and else
where give the navy the advantages Pearl Har-
Dor offers were due to the enterprise of Rear Ad-
mral Bradford. who has been unfaltering IN his
efforts utilize the splendid opportunities IL Of
fered the most commanding and least vulnerable
strategic base in the entire Pacific Ocean AT his
instance the army engineers are now engaged IN
cutting the channel through the coral reef. and N
a few months the first ships will be able to enter
the harbor The purchase of the land has oeen
accomplished only after a tedious process at law,
the land having been assessed at so an acre Few
years ago. but last year its owners demanded <sco
Admiral Bradford said to-day:
What the government desired was site on the
ef Pearl HarboT % on WAT is known as the Bishop
estate. The site originally fixed upon covered an
value at 500 an acre which the United states states
ings Were then instituted under the laws Of the
Hawaiian Islands providing for the condemnation
Of the finding Of the jury in the condemnation ion
proceedings be trueEnpt OF ms nave % no bas 1cei
from the Bishop estate a tract of SIX h9ndred
by the jury. would make the purchase price only
sf5 goo We have appropriation of Sl5O.Ot0, and
this would leave residue of 900. TO be expended
for damages and all other expenses The damases
that would of necessity have TO be paid would De
those where a company had leased part or the
ground and had il ready for sugar cane cultivation
This will amount several thousand dollars Inc
United States Government will also nave 70 meet
the claims of certain people to whom the Govern,
ment of Hawaii has sold certain hShlns rights ana
these will all probability have TO be adjusted. IN
order 10 free the land included in the prospective
naval station site from all membranes.
Admiral Bradford will now prepare estimates TO
be sent to Congress asking authority 10 build
drydock and a few shops. and other bureaus or the
navy will ask for appropriations IL IS expecteo
that will be out OF the coral 1ormalion
AT an inlet which seems to have been provided by
nature for this purpose. The War Department mas
already submitted to Congress project 1or Ine
erection of batteries at the harbor entrance. OF
character to keep hostile force at sare distance.
MEN WHO WILL DIRECT OUR NEW LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
great pictorial display In The New-fork
Tribune. Sunday, December %.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28

not accept full term. will be selected His per-
manent successor will probably come from South
Jersey. North Jersey already has Senator In the
person of John Kean. of Elizabeth; South Jersey
is likely to claim the other seat. Edward c.
Stokes. of Vineland; Barker Gummere, of Trenton:
David Baird, of Camden. and Congressman John
j. Gardiner and Henry c. Loudenslager the
men most talked of successors The two Con-
gressmen. however. through long service in the
House. have become important figures commit
tee workers. and il is said desirous to so
the Senate.
II is said that the incoming Governor Is probably
the upon whom the leadership of the Re-
publican party in the State will fall for the time
being.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
CENSUS REPORT ISSUED.

VOLUME ON POPULATION OUT SEVERAL YEARS
EARLIER THAN USUAL
Washington. Dec. 2-The Director Of the census
announces the completion and publication OF Part
of the report on population. being the first volume
OF the census reports. This volume contains l,zS
pages and comprises statistics on population OF
the States and Territories by minor civil divisions
centre of population and its median point' popu-
Iaton of incorporated places; urban and rural
nonuIation. nonulation by sex general nativity,
country of birth, foreign parentage. citizens ana
wears In the United States. and appendix giving
statement OF territorial acquisitions II has been
possible to issue this first report about three ana
a half years earlier than in previous decades owlnS
TO the fact that the legislation OF 1888 gave mucn
better opportunity those in charge OF the Census
Office to expedite its labors.
The completion of this report required force or
two thousand people in the latter part or 1850 and
part OF this year
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
BRITISH LOSSES AT BEGINDERYN

London, Dec. 27.-Details received here to-
day from South Africa of the anbuscading near
Beginderyn, Orange River Colony. on December
p. of two hundred mounted infantry by three
hundred Beers and forty armed natives led by
Commandant Britz, show the British losses to
have been ten men killed and fifteen wounded.
The losses Of the Beers not known.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
TO ATTEND NEELYS TRIAL.
A PARTY OF PosToFFICB INSPECTORS TO START
FOR HAVANA TO-DAY

Washington. Dec. 27.-Chief Inspector w. E.
Cochran accompanied by large number of post
office inspectors, will leave Washington tomorrow
for Havana to be present at the trial of Charles
F. w. Neely, former chief of the Bureau of
Finance of the Department of Posts of Cuba
which will begin January 2. The party will
consist Of Colonel w. T. Sullivan, inspector in
charge of the Denver division: John D. King, in
charge of the Spokane division; Captain William
B. Smith, in charge of the Washington district,
ard Inspectors A. r. Holmes. w. F. Fletcher w.
r. Keyes F. NJ Hamilton. John C. Coates and c.
NJ. Waters.
Messrs. Cochran. King and Coates conveyed
Neely from Rochester to NewYork after his arrest
in the former CITY, Mr. Sullivan stationed in
Cuba before Neely's alleged shortage discov-
cred and Hamilton, Waters Keyes and Smith were
there after the discovery Holmes and Smith
made Investigations for the department in Ohio
and Indiana.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
DISABLED STEAMER ToWED TO PORT

London, Dec. 27.-The British steamer RGpidan
Captain buckingham. from Newport News Decem-
Der for Liverpool has been towed into Falmouth
England by the British steamer British Prince
Captain Smith, from New-York December Is for
Antwerp.
The Rapidan lost propeller and tail shaft on De
cember 23, forty miles west of Fastnet. She was
picked up December 26 by the steamer British
Prince sixty-seven miles west of Bishops Rock.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-28
TO STUDY AMERICAN AGRICULTURE.

EXPERTS TO BE ATTACHED TO GERMAN CON-
SULATEs IN THIS COUNTRY.
Berlin. Dec N.-The German Government has de-
cided attach agricultural experts to the more i'm
portant German consuates. The first of these ex-
perts will be sent to the United States where agri-
cultural developments being more care
fully observed than formerly This action is under
stood be of the results Of the increasing use
of American farm machinery in Germany, and the
belief that the American system OF farming on a
large scale might be adapted to the princey estates
of Germany.