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New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

propose could do anything TO make American
architecture any better than II is Art IS art"
quoth Mr.. Whistler. and mathematics is mathe-
matics." The good architect is made by inspira-
tion If he has natural gifts not all the licenses
In the world certifying that he knows the me-
chanical rudiments OF his art will keep him from
burdening the earth with mcnstrosities As has
already been pointed out IN The Tribune, the build
ing laws now in existence offer ample protection
against himsy unhealthy building. II they have
any flaws they can readily be corrected Csltness
is at the finger tips Of some designers VIII a II
cense show them the error OF their ways2 We
trow not. For thing the man who designs ugly
buildings is usually convinced that he, and he
alone. possesses the key 10 the secret Of beauty
Why make assurance for him doubly sure? This
would probably be the effect Of issuing license TO
him Such an official ratification would be just
the thing quenCh in the minds OF inferior 6e-
signers the slight suspicion possibly lingering Their
that they in the first rank Of the archt-
tectural profession. They would feel protected, Sc
cure. BY all means let us deprive such unfortu-
mates Of every illusion that might serve TO con-
firm them in their fatuity- Certainly the license
idea Is a beautiful Illusion. II assumes 70 do good;
II could only do harm.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
PRESIDENT SIGNS ARMY BILL
WAR DEPARTMENT PREPARING TO PITT
THE NEW LAW INTO EFFECT

Washington. Feb. 2-The President signed the
bill for the reorganization OF the Army this af-
ternoon. II is now a law.
II is said at the War Department that no i'm
mediate action viii be taken on the provision
OF the bill which permits the appointment of
Brigadier- General William r. Shafter as a ma
jor-generaL and of Generals John VI. Wilson
and Fitzhugh Lee as brgadier-g generals in the
Regular Army and their retirement I'm the
grades named. General Shafter holds the rank
Of major-general OF volunteers. and Generals
Wilson and Lee are brigadier- generals Of volun-
teers. The present purpose is TO allow them TO
continue TO serve under their present commits
sions until about June 80. when all such COM
mis- sions expire by limitation. General Shafter
now commands the Departments Of California
and the Columbia, and General Lee the Depart
ment Of the Missouri. under their volunteer
commissions. They viii retain their commands
until the end Of June, when the provisions Of the
new law viii be put into effect. General Wilson
is on waiting orders. and action in his case may
he taken before that date. but this is not yet
determined.
The War Department has practically COM
pleted its arrangements for recruiting the Army
under the Reorganization act. The enlistments
for January amount to = 27:ia an increase of 500
over those I'm December The officials are much
encouraged at this result and have no doubt
Of their ability to secure all the men they need.
Many new recruiting stations have been estab-
lshed in various parts of the country.
The War Department expects 10 issue imme-
diately a general order recting the enactment
of the canteen closing law and enjonng on ali
officers and enlisted obedience to its pro-
visions.
The Secretary of War this afternoon ordered
medical examining boards TO convene at Wash
lngton, San Francisco and Manila for the ex-
n "a H.1aar
sistant surgeons. There about hundred
and thirty Of these appointments and il is X
pected that the majority of them will he taken
from the present volunteer army.
The transports Mcpherson and Rawlins have
been detailed 10 bring the two battalions of the
10Th Infantry from Cuba 10 this country for
transportation 70 the Philippines. The McPher-
son VIII bring the battalion now stationed at
Cienfuegos and the Rawlins the battalion at
Santiago.
AdJutant-General Corbin has been informed
ny General Macarthur that the transport Meade
Sailed from Manila yesterday with the 1lth
noiunteer Cavalry. consisting ~ p officers and
565 enlisted men.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

Paines celery compound has been for years
and Is now. the general prescription OF most
eminent practitioners of medicine in this coun-
try. 1t is the result % the best scientific knowl
edge and research Of the last quarter Of
century. II is IN no sense a patent medicine
and for that reason more physicians OF high
standing are using, prescribing, and recommend
ing it than any other remedy.
Senator Dwyer had used various medicines,
and they had done him good Just how
Paine's celery compound was first brought to his
attention he does not remember but IL has done
so much for his health that II has more
enthusiastic advocate in the city Of Chicago.
He gives full credit TO Paine's celery compound
for the great improvement in his health
Senate Chamber. General Assembly. Spring
field Ill. Feb -. 1900
Gentlemen: 1t is with sincere pleasure that
I furnish this testimonial 10 the superior merits
OF Paine's celery compound. / have found 1t an
efficaciOus and agreeable remedy for various
complaints which refused to yield to other forms
OF treatment, and can cheerfully recommend q.
EDWARD NJ. DWYER.'-
Senator Dwyer has held many positions OF
trust, both in the CITY and state. Elected South
west town clerk. before he had concluded hts
term Mayor Washburne appointed him superin-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
PoSTOFFICE BILL DISCUSSED.
AND RAILWAY MAIL PAY-EULoGIEs
OF SENATOR DAVIS

Washington. Feb 2-The House spent the day
until o'clock in consideration Of the Postorice
Appropriation bill Struggles over the question of
restoring the appropriation for pneumatic tube ser
vice and the reduction OF railway mail pay were
precipitsted by amendments offered but no action
was taken Mr.. Scudder, OF New-York offered an
amendment 10 continue the appropriation OF SIS 900
for pneumatic tube service in New-York Boston
and Philadelphia, which the committee eliminated
from the bill. Mr.. Joy, OF Missouri offered an
amendment 10 this to appropriate s65 900 for pneu-
matte tube service AT Chicago and ST Louis
n. c. Smith. OF Michigan. offered still another
amendment 70 reduce the present rate Of COM
pensation for carrying the mails 5 per cent fur
ther reduction n proportion the amount OF mail
carried over any route where the compensat ton is
IN excess Of - cents a mile
Mr.. Mann Of Illinois. raised a point Of order
against Mr. Smiths amendment TO reduce the rail-
way mail pay. and the latter insinuated that rail
way interests were always ready step in TO block
amendments Of this character
Mann pu M
Il would II I were Governor Pingree' replied
MT smith. He pardOned everybody" Iaughter)
Mr.. Mann Resented this remark and Mr. smith
After further discussion the committee rose with
Ar. Smiths amendment still pending. II was
on MONDAY immediately after the conclusion OF the
Marshall memorial exercises.
funHc business was then suspended 10 uernit
Iefnbers 10 pay tributes the memory OF
Senator Davis. Of Minnesota The following mem
bers delivered eulogies: Messrs. Fletcher Tawnev
McCleary, Heatwole, Stevens Morris and Eddy of
Alabama; Clark, OF Missouri: Parker of Neyv-Ter-
sey; SpaldnE. Of South Dakota: ". A Smith OF
hlchlgan. ana Gamble, Of South Dakota At 5.g5
Journed. a.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
sUBSIDY BILL SITUATION.
SENATOR SPOONER SAYS HE WILL
MOVE To GIVE THE OLEOMAR-
GARTNE BILL PRECEDENCE.

washington. Feb. 2.-Senator Spooner to-day
,r,borized the statement that. ~ It should be-
came necessary. he would move the substitution
- the OIeomargarine bill as the regular order
:, business in the Senate. instead Of the pending
ship Subsidy bill.
Mr. Spooner has never been considered among
,be jealous advocates Of the Subsidy bill and he
,s strongly in favor Of the Oleomargarine bill
II was his original intention to make his motion
10 substitute early next week, but he appears to
have abandoned this idea as TO the time. as he
sscIined in his authorized statement TO name a
time. He said:
You osn say that some time before the final
adjournment on March / viii move TO take
up the Oeomargarine bill. regardless Of whether
or not the Shipping bin remains the unfinished
business. I shall do this because I think the
Oleomargarine bin should be acted upon during
the present session The bill has passed the
House of Representatives while the ship bill
has not. II the Oeomargarine bin passes the
Senate il WIN stand a chance TO become law,
while the shipping bill, not having passed either
house. would not have an equal chance / can
not say when 7 shall move in the matter. but
will DO so long enough before March TO give
the Senate time 70 act upon the Oleomargarine
bill.
The declaration Of Senator Spooner afforded
much satisfaction 10 the opposition Senators.
10 whom It communicated. They now pro-
fess increased confidence in their ability TO ac-
complish the defeat OF the Subsidy bill at the
present session. They say they can talk on the
bill until March 4. but evidently they do not
expect to have to do So
II IS not probable that Senator Allison VIII
move 10 take up the District OF Columbia Ap-
nropriation bill on Monday. he had heretofore
given notice that he would do but there is little
doubt that he will make the motion later in the
week
II Is also understood that when Mr.. Allison
makes this motion Mr.. Frye win not demand
vote on the question Of consideration, thus
hitting the Shipping bin against the appropria-
ton bills He said to-day that he would press
the bill 10 the utmost. but only until II should
be considered necessary 10 take up the appro-
priation bills. The general understanding is
thar be viii not antagonize the supply bills
whenever II is considered necessary - press
them.
The Senate met at IL o'clock to-day and.
with the exception of an hour and a half at
the beginning Of the session, devoted the entire
aay 10 discussion Of the Subsidy bill Mr.. Tur-
ner ana Mr. Mallory were the speakers on behalf
n the opposition. Mr.. Turner's speech vas
based largely on exceptions which he had taken
10 Mr. Frye's criticisms Of his former speech.
Mr. Mallory opposed the bin on constitutional
grounds
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

tendent OF the city water Office. Later he became
West town Assessor, and in 1894 was elected 20
the Illinois State Senate. in which body he took
a prominent part during last winters session.
Senator Dwyer has recommended Patne's cell
cry compound to many OF his friends. and has
yet to hear anything but the most favorable
results from any one OF them
Busy men and women threatened with failure
Of nerve force and showing the effect OF too pro
longed. too hard. or too anxious work BY periods
OF languOr depression. nervousness. dyspepsia
or other signs OF nerve exhaustion. will find
Paine's celery compound an invigOrator as SUI
pertor to all other remedies as modern scientific
methods are superior 70 old-fashioned, tnaccu-
rate ones.
When Paine's celery compound IS used other
members Of the family are quick 70 see the great
gain in health.
Paine's celery compound Is the one known
nerve feeder and nerve restorative. BY IT'S
means all the functions OF the body receive a
| fresh supply Of nerve food It encourages the
/ body to produce abundant supply OF this
indispensable vital force, without which there
can be no health. strength. nor happiness In liv-
Ing. From the lack of nerve force men and
women are driven to dependency. melancholy.
insanity, and suicide.
/ There will be neuralgia. persistent
| headaches. no dyspepsia, no haunting pain over
| the eyes. nervous exhaustion, II Patne's Gel
! cry compound Is used.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
LEHLGH TILLET AND READNG sYsrEMs.

The report that the Lehigh Valley Railroad will
soon become part OF the Reading system. thereby
giving the latter an entrance into Buffalo. was
vived yesterday That such merger will evcntu-
ally be effected is generally conceded. but Il Is be-
eved that such a step will not In all probability.
be taken for many months The Reading company.
which two months ago took over the New-Jersey
Central Railroad. is just now engaged IN issuing
S2S.O000O0 OF { per collateral trust bonds 10
purchase the New-Jersey Central stock II Is not
thought likely that Mr.. Morgan will extend his
operations u the Lehigh Valley until these bonds
have been disposed Of Mr. Morgan already pos
sesSes a controlling interest in the Lehigh VaiisY
road and for this reason IL Is believed that he will
take immediate steps in making 10 an integral
part OF the Reading system through fear OF any
action the part OF Unfrtendly interests.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
sTcaR4Gr1y STEAMSHIP CONCESSION.
nrTAus OF Az IMPORTANT CONTRACT WITH AN
AMERICAN.

Washington. Feb, ? CspeciaD.-The steamship con
ce~sion recently granted by the republic Of Mica
rarua 20 Joseph Frye OF Boston, turns out TO be
much more important than appeared upon the first
u'eagre announcement. According 10 the complete
details OF the contract which has been brought 20
tho notice of the Bureau OF American Republics.
the concession aire binds himself establish within
SIX months on the Atlau;lc coast Of Nicaragua
line of steamers to ply between Bluehelds, San
Juan del Norte, LimoH, Bocas and Colon, and be
tween Bluenelds Corn Island, Great River. Prinz-
spulca. Cape Gracias Dios and Ceiba, or Puerto
'ortez. for tho Of twenty-five years, beginning
from the date Of the ratification OF the by
the Assembly. The steamers in service between
Pluefelds and Colon be not less than so feet
In length by Is feet beam and As tons burden, and
those between Bluehelds and Puerto Cortez not
ss than 10 feet in length by % feet I'm BEAM and
from S 10 leo tons burden. and the steamers OF
both lines 10 be appropriate for the service
the coast. These steamers 10 be replaced by
larger ones, when the increase OF traffic and the
nfcessIties OF commmrce on the coast demand it.
The steamers 10 make al the least the fol-
hVing trips: Between Bluehelds. San Juan del
Norte. lAmOn, BOcas and Colon, and vice versa,
three trips a month; between Buehelds Corn ISL
and. Great River, PrinzapUlca, Cape Gracias Ceba
ana Puerto Cortez two trips month: between
Puehelds and Rama, two trips a week; between
Rueaelds and New-Orleans. six trips a month.
The e0ncessionarec contra its 10 carry the mails OF
The Government from Bluefelds 10 New-Orleans at
San Juan del Norte Limon. Bocas and Colon, three
times month. between Bluehelds and Corn Island,
Great River. PTinzapulca. Cape Gracias, Ceiba or
Puerto Cortez. twice month, and between Blue
nelds and Rama twice week, without any re-
nunerston whatever. But Il is understood that
no mail bags will be received by and delivered -
fhe agent Of the company at the resPectice post
Slices. To the Government is conceded annually
be following free round t1p passages, twenty-four
.1 each Instance: First class from Bluehelds 10
'.-w-Orleans. between Bluehelcs and Colon OF any
lrermediate port, first ana second class between
lnefelds and San Juan del NoTte. first class be-
Reen Bluehelds. Ceiba Puerto Cortez. any
termediate port: also hundred first class pas
between Ruchelds and Rama and return
ID ihree hundred passages between BluehelGs and
blum and return.
The contract IS explicit and complete and covers
fery possible contingency. Mr. Frye - 20 re-
-lfe from the Government a monthly .Jbvention
" 1900 IA golc. Six months have been conceded 10
nm for the organiZafion OF the line OF steamers
"fWeen Bluehelds and Puerto COrtez, and between
no port Of San Juan del Norte and bar OF said
nort, IL being stipulated that during these six
lnontas the subvenfion Of the Government viii be
80 ~ United States gold a month. On his own
iari Mr.. Frye required 20 deposit sS00oo for
me faithful performance OF his contract
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
ECCENTRIC RROOKLTNITE DIES.
JAMES A H. BELL. BIBLIOPHILE AND TRAV-
ELLER.' EXPIRES AT THE AGE OF
EIGHTY-FIVE

James \. H. ReU an eccentric blbliophlle and
traveller died his home No. 4 Sands-st.. Brook
lyn, yesterday afternoon from the grip the age
Of eishty-iiy" years.
Mr. Bell Was horn in Now Orleans His parents
died when he young and he came 10 Brooklyn
Z" live with his m 'le John y. Graham a brother
OF Augustus Graham, who founded the Brooklyn
Institute He lived with his uncle in the Sands-st
house. which then in fashionable part Of
town. Mr.. Bell eventually inherited this house. He
did not change its but ne made remarkable
changes IN its interior He put in marble pillars
and made music room Of which the floor alone
cost S2@'- lie had an organ In this room. and used
10 hire an organist 10 come and play for him.
Mr. Bell was shy and retiring He loved books
and in investigating the subject OF THE devil he
gathered a large collection Of Bibles and general
theological works. He went Spain for the pur-
pose Of studying Don Quixote' 10 Florence to
study Dante's works and to Stockholm TO read
Swedish. He spent much of his time in London
Mr. Bells speculations led him become an ag-
nostic and the only time he figured in public
was several years ago when ne defended agnosti-
cism in newspaper controversy As he grew older
he thought he would best dispose of his books
and 50 he gave his entire collection. containing
lies volumes. valued at Sl00,0O, To the BROOKLYN
Library. In Montague-st. AT the time he
gave his pipe organ. paintings and pieces of stat
uary TO the Brooklyn Institute.
II is not thought that Mr. Bell leaves much prop
hrary he collected about one thousand volumes He
probably of little value lie spent his fortune
which he inherited from his uncle during his life
time SO that IL is believed that he does not leave
much money. He Is said leave a SON bur AS he
was estranged from his family nothing is known of
son whose home is in Cuba " " SN
Mr.. Bell requested that clergyman officiate at
Lincoln Road. FIatbush win therefore make an an
address. The funeral will take place on Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock The burial will be in Green
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
AFRICAN LIQUOR TREATY APPRoTED.

Washington. Feb 2-The United States Govern
ment has adhered formally 70 the Brussels conven-
ton for the prevention and restriction OF the sale
OF spirituous liquors In certain regions OF Africa
The United States not % the original
parties 70 the Treaty Of Brussels and now comes
in simply as adherent In that capacity no posi-
tive prohihitory duties devove upon this Govern
ment II simply consents TO the imposition by the
Powers controlling certain sections OF Africa OF
heavy and in most cases prohihtive duties upon
certain kinds % liquors.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
PROGRESS OF PORTO RTCO.
GOVERNOR ALLEN TAKES HIGHLY EN-
COURAGING VIEW OF THE FUTURE.

Washington Feb. 2-In the Senate to-day Mr.
Foraker had a cable dispatch from Governor Allen
Of Porto Rico read. saying that the LEGISLATURE
had adjourned after a successful session This
led to some discussion Of the conditions in Porto
Rico. Senator Foraker also made public the follow
Ing extract from letter written by Governor
Allen on January 20.
You xl be interested to know that We arc ,loi,-
very Wen, 4 seems To me, and the people are
advancing rapidly In their comprehension of what
a cikll government really means and the duties IN
requires OF all who come under It's operations All
things considered. We modestly feel that a great
deal mas been accomplished IN the last few
To bring million people for over four hundred
years under the Spanish military rule up through
a general election conducted nv themselves ~ a
fully organized civil government. working intelli-
gently and harmoniOusy. has been small task
but it, Importance and advantages are being ap-
despite many discomfOrtS and anXeties. have dill
gently worked to that end. The Legislature will
statute book started upon correct lines and en-
bodying conservative and wise legislation. ] fully
believe.
You will be further interested 10 know tha; the
customs collections Of the last week S39 OOi
and internal revenue receipts for the week
were about SOy9 that We are all within our budget
appropriation and have every expectation Of com
pleting the fiscal year Gune 50 quite within
means
Ne have been annoyed from time 10 time by
sensational newspaper reports Of the old CRY OF
'-desiituton' and starvation coming from various
statements There always has been and probably
always will be. poverty IN the tropics but from
every part OF the island am confident that con-
ditions here very much improved that there
wages as al present and that the condition OF the
masses was never better nor Were they ever so
contented. The future Of the island is very en-.
couraging. The crops are very abundant and of
excellent quantity. and there Is certainty of large
great benefit 10 the island and incidentally like
give further Improvement
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
ZOE rN1FoRM RArEs IN rHE sourH.

Important questions relating 10 the establishment
and maintenance OF uniform rates In the South
discussed at meeting OF representatives g
southern trunk lines held here yesterday President
John SHELTON Williams of the Seaboard Air Line
at the close Of the meeting said; The meeting
entirely harmonious and the best % feeling pre-
vailed An agreement was reached for the main
tenanCe OF uniform rates In the south Atlantic and
Gulf states by the various lines interested" Z"
Mr. Williams also said that his company would
probably bid for the state or Virginia holdings IN
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
MRS NATION AGAINST JOINT OWNERS

Topeka Kan. Feb. Mrs. Carrie Nation to-day
addressed the following letter 70 persons who rent
buildings 10 joint keepers
You have entered into partnership with the keep
ers OF these murder shops and our indignation will
he alike against the SheltererS u these criminal
factors and against the bar fixtures and liquid dam
nation II md unbarred doors we may spare
them. otherwise will annhilate all opposition
and you will find az tribunal of justice that your
buildings will be held to pay the fines Of these
murderers your partners against home pro-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

Washington. Feb. 2.-The House Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds to-day favorably
ported the bill 70 create commission. consisting
OF the Secretary OF the Interior the Secretary OF
the Treasury and the Chief Justice of the United
states 20 purchase site Immediately opposite and
north of the Congressional Library. and construct
thereon building for the Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States. the Department OF Justice