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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-31
Prominent PouUiclan Deau.

AUAIIAH0HO V4AOIOIaH OtdUs
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, July 30.-The
Hon. James Wilson, an attorney at
Hamlin, and one of the states promi.
nent Democratic politicians, is dead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-31
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

Spot cotton closed dull, 1-1e lower; mid
ding uplands 1-16c: middling gulf
slice Sales, 1923 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-31

It has been on the market for the
past seventeen years, and stands
higher to-day as a curative agent
than any other medicine made.
Take a thorough course of JOHN
SONS TONIC and enjoy that keen
pleasure in life that only belongs to
thoroughly well people.
Costs so cents a bettls. Get it
to-day.
A. q. ~CIRARDEAU,
SAVANNAH; GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-31
JOHNSON'S CHILL and FEVER TONIC,

Extract from Letter dsted
0ranifyiIIs. $. G., August rs, 1889.
AZ the age Of so, with Is years of active
practice, I am 3 careful observer and eau
tsOuB In endorsing proprietary medicines but
can consctentiously endorse your JoHNsoN's
CHILL AND FEVER TONIC as one OF the best
combination remedies for Chius and Fever I
have ever used Il corrects the vitiatad Sc
STOtaons Of ths liver, relieves costtvenesz, and
promotes absorption and assimilation of food,
thHs falalltng all the indications claimed for is
YOuEs tTnly,
T. P. EDWARDS, n d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
CITIES MAY ORGANIZE NOW
TAFT COMMISSION PASSES ENA-
BLING ACT TODAY.
Provincial Government Bill VIII Next
Come UD for COmmissions'
Consideration.

MANILA, January S1.-The act organiz-
ing municipal governments in the Philip
pines was passed by the United States COM
mission today after the adoption of amend
ments. including a provision disQualifying
from voting and holding office any person
who. after April 1, is in arms against. or
aiding those opposing the United States
authority. The power to review election
Irregularities is transferred from the gov
A provision is added for returns and rec
ords of births, marriages and deaths The
presidentes symbol of office is designated
as gold-headed tassel cane
Prior to the passage Of the act Judge
Taft, president Of the commission, said the
greatest pains had been taken in the prep
aration Of the act, because the municipal
tiles were units upon which would. be erect
ed the neral government.
The ovincial government bill has been
completed. The public consideration will
begin tomorrow. Soon after it's enactment
the LuZon provinces and witness the or
ganizaton of the provincial government
and the cleo tons. Later they will visit the
southern islands.
The cabled statement that the movement
toward Professionalism in the Philippines is
growing with astonishing rapidity is eXag-
gerated The Methodsts. Presbyterians
Episcopalfans and British and Amer can So
cieties have worked in Manila and its vi
cinity for two years and the membership
of the -four Methodist missions is 400. and
in a constituency of a thousand the Pres
byterian mission has native membership
of thirty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
TO APPROPRIATE TEN MILLIONS.
Measure Providing for Local Public
Improvements.


Mr.. Mudd has introduced a bill in the
House (by requesD appropriating S10.0OO,000
out Of any moneys in the treasury Of the
United States not otherwise appropriated
and out Of the revenues Of the District of
Columbia, in equal parts, for the purposes
Of: First constructing a filtration reservoir
for the Potomlc water used in the District
second, completing a system of sewage dis
posal in the District; third, improving
streets, reads and highways in the District;
fourth, bridging the Potomac river and
Rock creek; md, fifth. constructing a mu
nicpal building for the District.
To meet the portion of the expenditure
contributed by the District of Columbia on
account of the objects, The treasurer of the
United States as eX-ofiicio commissioner of
the sinking fund of the District of Column
bia, is author. .zed and directed to cause
bonds to be prepared in the sum of S5.000,-
600, in denominations of 81 900 and $5 0uv,
to be designa ed District of Columbia i'm
provement bonds," bearing interest at the
rate of ) per centum per annum, payable
half yearly on the first days Of January
and July of each year. Such bonds shall be
redeemable after five years. and payable
thirty years after the date of their issue.
The principal and interest thereon to be
exempt from taxation by federal. state or
municipal authority.
1t Is further provided that the bonds shall
be sold at not less than their par value to
the most favorable bidder or bidders after
the pr posed sale has been advertised by
ten consecutive secular Insertions In two
daily papers in Washington and two
daily papers in New York, the bids to be
opened under such regulations as may be
prescribed by lhe Secretary OF the Treas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Capt. McCaIla vfndfcated.

The case against Capt. McCalla of the
Newark has been dropped. A cablegram
received at the Navy Department today
from Admiral Remey announces that the
court of inquiry has concluded it's work,
and recommends that there be no
further proceedings, recommendation
which the admiral has approved, thus end
ing the case. This arose from a disagree
ment between Capt McCalla and Command
er Colwell. his executive officer, resulting in
the latter's charging the captain with
maintaining lax discipline aboard ship, and
with erratic conduct generally. The court
has vindicated Captain McCalla, and Ad-
miral Remey has transferred Commander
Colwell from the Newark to the Cavite
naval station, SO that there is little pros
pect of further friction between the two
men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
TOO EARLY TO PREDICT
OPINION OF SENATOR'S AS TO AN
EXTRA SESSION.
1t Can Re Avoided if the Senate VIII
Get Down to Real Hard
Work.

In the opinion of many republicans in the
Senate the drift of probabilities seems to
continue in the direction of an extra seq
sion of Cogress although every senator who
discusses the subject is careful to add that
1t is yet too early to predict absolutely that
one will be called. Ii is true also that ef-
forts are being made to avoid one.
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin, the author
Of the Philippines resolution now pend ng
is of the opinion that it looks more like an
extra session than ever, although nothing
is definitely settled in that regard. 1t ls
know that a number of senators are SO
much impressed with the likelihood OF an
other meeting OF Congress soon after March
4 that they are beginning to collect oata
upon the Philippines and are getting ready
for the discussion of that SUBJECT "hich
would enSue.
The uncertainty in the case lies in the
probability that the senators who are work
ing to avoid an extra session may succeed
in their efforts and get through before
March the legislation that is desired by
the executive and by the republican maJori-
ty in the Senate.
Capacity for Hard Work.
The Senate. as has frequently been dem
onstrated in the past has notable capacity
for hard and continuous work-when 1t
wants to work. Instances have occurred
before when at a later period in the short
session than this the outlook has been dark
er, and the Senate has turned to with will
and cleared up the legislative decks in time
for adjournment. The Senate leaders are
not yet prepared to say that they see their
way clear to such a consummation in this
case. 1t will take a few days more of dis
cussion of pending legislation, it Is said, to
indicate the probable outcome
From the democratic standpoint an extra
session is regarded practically certain,
for democrats do not believe that acceptable
and adequate legislation upon the Philip
pines can be obtained in the brief time
remaining after other important legislation
is cleared away.
In the House sentiment IS divided, and
some republicans of prominence are as vo-
ciferous in objection to an extra session as
others are in advocacy. Legislation in be-
half of the Philippines is almost universally
favored, however. The House, under its
rules. can handle as much busines ; as the
Senate sends over, and dispose of it with
dispatch. There is apparently no DISPOSE
ton to cavil over the character of Philip
pine legislation, and anything coming from
the Senate which is acceptable to the ad-
mnistration will be Immediately passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

ury. and the award to be subject to his
approval The proceeds thereof shall be
deposited to the credit of the general reve-
nues Of the District of Columbia, and the
bonds authorized shall be used for no other
purpose whatsoever.
The moneys herein appropriated for i'm
proving streets, roads and highways shall
be expended within the d strict where nee
essary. according to the taxable property
values and population of each of certain
sections thereof. the sections to be deter
mined by dividing the District into four
parts by lines running north and south and
east and west through the center of as
sessed valuation and population. and the
expenditure shall be as nearly contempora-
neouS as possible.
The Commissioners of the District when
In their Judgment a street, road or high
way within the District Is of sufficient
utility and Importance to the general pub
ilc, may open, widen, regulate and i'm
prove the same, but none of the money
appropriated shall be used for the pur-
chase OF land for the extension of streets
roads or highways, excepting In cases
Where at least 10 per cent Of the street
area to be improved has been donated No
assessments for benefit shall be levied upon
any land adjacent to and owned by the
party donating the street area, and all
parts or tracts necessary to be condemned
shall be taken and paid for according to
the provisions set out in the act providing
Tor the extension Of 10th street as amended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Naval Orders.

Commander w. H. Everett has been or
dered to the Boston navy yard.
Civil Engineer c. C. Wolcott, from the
Philadelphia navy yard to the Cavite sta
ton
Civil Engineer U. 8. G. White, to the
naval station, Honolulu.
cadet V. A. Kimberly, from the Winslow
to the north Atlantic station.
Cadet w. K. Workman, from the Foote
to the north Atlantic station
The following named officers are assigned
to the Vermont for duty connected with
the crew of the New York: Lieut.. E. f.
Capehart, at the torpedo station: Cadets
j. ]. Hyland, W. X. Riddle, A. W. John
son and J. D. Wainwright, attached to the
torpedo fleet.
Captain w. Maynard has been detached
from duty as member of the examining
board and ordered to duty as naval secre-
tary of the lighthouse board, to take effect
upon the detachment of Captain Thomas
Perry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY,
Twenty Thousand Dollars to BE Aske
for Purchase of Books.

Twenty Thousand Dollars to BE Asked
for Purchase of Books.
In the Senate today Mr.. Mcmillan gave
notice of the following amendments to the
District appropriation bill which he will
offer:
To increase the appropriation for books
for the Free Public Library from So, 900 to
$4,000.
For the construction in part of a trunk
sewer along the west side of Rock creek
from the Potomac river to the Broad
brahcn road and along said road to Pleas
ant drive to the District line $50 600
For grading Illinois avenue as per assess
ment of the Commissioners Of the District
of Columbia, $4,000
For grading New Hampshire avenue from
whitney avenue to 1th street and macad-
amizing same, $11, coo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Army Orders.

Captains A. H. Russell and Rogers Bir-
ME, ordnance department, and Second
Lieutenant w. s. Volkmar. 4th Artillery,
have been ordered to examination for pro-
motion.
Assistant Surgeon A. D. Williams. at
Brooklyn, has been assigned to temporary
duty at Fort Adams, r. I.
Assistant Surgeon j. K Stockard has
been ordered to temporary duty In the De-
partment Of California.
Assistant Surgeon w. c. LeCompte, In
this city. has been assigned to duty al
Fort DUPONT, Del.
Assistant Surgeon ]. L. Bell, at Rich
mond. Va, has been ordered to Omaha
Neb.
Major c. B. Sears. Corps of Engineers
has been ordered to transfer his present
duties to Major d. w. Lockwood Corps OF
Engineers. at st. Paul, Mimi, and Their
proceed to Manila, P. l., for assignment te
duty.
Second Lieut.. F. r. De Funiak, jr.. 1ltt
Infantry. has been ordered to examination
for promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
IN MEMORY OF VICTORIA.
Invitations Issued by the British En-
bassy to the Services.


bassy to the Services.
The British embassy has issued invita-
tons for memorial services In honor of
Queen Victoria to be held at st. Johns
p E. Church Saturday morning at IL
o'clock The services will be official in
character and adm. .ssion to the church
will be by card only. Invitations have been
received by President Mckinley and his
cabinet, the smembers of the diplomatic
corps the members Of the Supreme Court,
the members of Congress. army and naval
officers in this city and the officers Of the
local ST. George Society. The members of
the diplomatic corps are expected to attend
in court dress. and the army and naval Of
ficers will wear full dress uniform
Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith, rector OF
ST. Johns, will have charge Of the religious
exercises. and will be assisted by Bishop
Satterlee and Rev. DR.. McKim. rector of
the Church of the Epiphany. Bishop Sat-
terlee will make a short eulogium. The
musical part of the services will be rem
dered by surpliced male choir of thirty
five voices directed by Mr.. H. II. Freeman,
and accompanied on the harp by Miss
Anita Cluss of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
THE NEW ARMY BILL.
Chairman Hall Much Pleased With
the Measure.

the measure.
II am very much pleased with the new
army bll.' sad Chairman Hull of the
House military affairs committee to a Star
reporter today. This bill gives US mill
tary system that is in vogue in every civil
ized foreign nation-the expansion Of the
army from within In tire Of war. obviat-
ing the use Of inexperienced officers and
men.
''The next step is to provide for the sup
port Of the army, and the committee Is
now at work on the appropriation bill. l
should say approximately. although 1t IS
difficult to make an estimate now, that the
new army will cost for the first year about
$112, 100000 or s114 100000.
In my judgment, after this year, 1t will
fall below 500, ,O00,0 900, for 1 do not believe
that the maximum strength of the force
will be maintained. OF course. If the army
Is kept at the maximum the cost of main
tenance will exceed S100,00O,000."
Mr.. Hull said that the new law increases
the number Of officers about 600 over the
present regular" establishment. although
1t will be reduction of 300 from the ex-
isting regular and provisional establish
Eent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
AN ELASTIC CURRENCY.
Secretary Gage FavOrs the Retire.
ment of Greenbacks.

Secretary Gage was heard by the bank
ing and currency committee today upon the
Lowering bill for elastic currency. Mr..
Gage said he regarded the measure as a
step in the right direction, but he did not
consider it broad enough to meet the re-
quirements of our financial situation. 1t
would be we'll to report it, as it would set
people to thinking. although Mr.. Gage said
there was not a remote probability that any
such legislation could be enacted by this
Congress. When asked what further steps
should be taken, Mr.. Gage said 1t was his
belief that the present demand obligations
of the government, the greenbacks. should
be retired, and that this would strengthen
the government in maintaining the parity
of the metals. He was afraid the enact
ment of this bill would postpone the re-
tirement of the greenbacks, as the banks
would become recon; lied to the system.
In passing any bill for elastic cur
rency he thought the greenbacks should be
retired and that this could be best accom-
pished by a measure dealing with the
whole subject Of circulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
PROMOTER McARTHUR GOES CRAZY.
Mind Gave Way Under Strain of Busi-
Nof

CHICAGO, January BID. Macarthur,
promoter of Jersey City, N. j., is
at the Detention Hospital in this city, hav-
ing been taken there by his daughter-in-
law, whose home is in Freeport, IL. Nc
Arthur came here December 81 in the in
terest of a compressed air motor company,
and has been urging the Union Traction
Company to adopt his motor for surface
cars.
Tuesday night he startled the manage
ment of the hotel at which he was stopping
by declaring that a chambermad had sto-
len spirit message which he had received
from his mother. His arrest followed. AT
4 o'clock yesterday morning his daughter
in-law took him from the police station and
later removed him to the hospital. The
young woman said his mind had given
way under the strain OF his business af-
fairs. McArthur's plan as presented to
the traction people involved more than
81 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
HUMORS OF GOLF.
Justice Harlan's Witty Remark Mt n
ClerSyman's Miss.

0usticc HaTIdH WHY Hemurk Mt a
CIerEyman's Miss.
Il was playing golf out here the other
day." said one Of a group gathered in the
members lobby of the House today, land
nearby were Mr. Justice H@.lan of the
United States Supreme Court and a promi-
nent Episcopal clergyman of this city, a
most righteous and holy man, who wouldn't
swear aloud under any circumstances
Mr.. Justice Harlan was enjoying his
game. and. as he always does. entered into
1t heartily. Taking big chew of tobacco,
and, after a preliminary mastication or two
Of the succulent weed. getting a line on the
ball, he let drive and sent the ball a-whiz-
zing far af1eld. Now he said to the clergy
nan. better that II you cam
1.-The churchman measured his distance
with care. gave mighty blow-and missed
AS he swung clear around he looked up
without a word at the portly Kentuckian
"Well," said Mr.. Harlan, with chuckle,
that's the most profane silence 1 ever
saw"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
To EXEMPT Earninrs

Mr.. Dayton has introduced a bill in the
House providing that earnings, not to ex-
ceed $50, Of actual residents of the Dis
trict of Columbia, who are married per-
sons. or who have to provide for the sup
port Of a family in the District, shall be
exempt from attachment, levy. seizure, or
sale, and same shall not be seized. levied ON,
taken, reached. or sold by attachment, exc
cution. or any other process or proceedings
of any court. judge, justice of the peace,
or other officer of and in the District It
Is provided that nothing in the act shall
apply to or in any manner affect any ex-
fsting debt contract, note or judgment and
that 1t shall take effect January /, 1902"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
PernonaI Mention.

Among the passengers sailing to the Med
iterranean today are Mrs. Nathaniel G.
White and Miss Elizabeth Walker White of
1915 New Hampshire avenue.
Mrs. Gallaudet will not be at home to-
morrow. on account Of Miss Marion Gallau-
det's absence in New Haven, but will re-
ceive February 8 and 16 and Saturdays in
April after Easter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
FIREBuGs ABOUT PORTSMOUTH.
officials of Norfolk County, Va, Offer
Reward for Capture.

Reward for Capture.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, January 31.-The
operations of :ncendaries in this city and
in Norfolk county have of late become SO
numerous that the county authorities have
offered reward Of $50 for the arrest of
the firebugs.
The latest attempt was to fire the house
of Mr.. julius Slaughter at o'clock at
night, while the family was asleep. Pass
ing pedestrians discovered the fire in time
to arouse the endangered sleepers. 1t was
found that oil-soaked infiammable sub
stances had been placed in window and
fired. This is the sixth attempt that has
been made within the past week to fire
houses in this vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Damages Estimated at $1.5OO,OOO-
Peace Envoy Reported Shot.
CAPE TOWN, January 31-The Boer
attack on the Boksburg mines resulted in
damages amounting to 100000.
The commissioner at Kroonstad reports
that Andries Vessels, one of the peace en-
voys, was shot at klipfontein, January %,
by order Of General DeWet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Late Consul Hunt. Remains.

Steps are being taken by the State De-
partment for the removal to the United
States of the remains of United States Con-
sui Henry M. Hunt. who recently died at
his post. Antigua. w. l. The island au-
thorities are not disposed to permit the dis
interment Of the remains because of the al
legged danger. of infection. but inasmuch as
Mr.. Hunt did not die of CONTAGIOUS dis
ease 1t is believed they will be induced to
make an exception n this case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
SCHLEY TO BE RELIEVED
HE WILL BE ORDERED HOME IN THE
COMING SPRING.
Capt. RObley ID. Evans VIII Probably
Succeed Him on His
Retirement.

Rear Admiral W. S. Schley, commanding
the South Atlantic squadron. will be relieved
Of that duty in the spring in order that he
may come home in advance Of his statu-
tory retirement October 8 next A state
ment to that effect was made by Secretary
Long to Star reporter who asked him for
information on the subject. The Secretary
said that no one had yet been selected as
Admiral Schley's successor, but that the
matter would be decided in short time
Rear Admiral F. j. Hgginson, chairman
of the light house board had a conference
with Secretary Long at the Navy Depart
ment this morning. He has held his pres
ent detail for more than two years, and is
an applicant for a fleet command. The
probability is that he will be assigned to
the command Of the North Atlantic or home
squadron when Rear Admiral Farquhar is
relieved at the expiration of the present
cruise of the fleet in southern waters in the
early summer. That command is much
more desirable in every respect than the
South Atlantic assignment, and it is rea-
sonable suppositiOn that Admiral Higginson
will take 1t If he has a choice in the mat
ter.
Capt. Evans Probable Promotion
Capt Robley D. Evans who will shortly
reach the grade of rear admiral, being
number two in the list of captains. is re-
garded as the most probable successor of
Admiral Schley on the South Atlantic sta
ton. although there is a possibility that
Capt. e. M. Shepherd who Is the senior
officer in his grade. may be given that as
signment.
The South Atlantic squadron consists op'y
of the cruisers Chicago and Atlanta, while
the North Atlantic squadron comps ises
nearly dozen vessels, including three kat
tie ships and the torpedo fiotilla
Admiral Schley has been cruising In The
waters of South America since November
1899, and on his return home will be given
leave Of absence until the date of his re-
tirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Ashore on Hattera..

The life saving service Is advised that
an unknown schooner Is ashore four miles
north of Hatteras The crews of the Kin
nakeet, Hatteras and Creed's Hill life saw
Ing stations have gone to her assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Institute Acquires Land.

BY deed placed on record this afternoon
william E. Edmonston and Henry A. Mes
bitt have transferred to the Jacob Tome
Institute lots 81, g.. SO and 64, square IS,
bounded by o and p. 21st and 22d streets.
The consideration was $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Government Receipt. Today.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, S1,O07, IA. Government re-
ceipts from internal revenue. $685. 1853; GUS
toms. sS1S.629: miscellaneous. 592,361; ex-
penditures, 81, ,537 900.