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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22
MIR. DICKS MILITIA BILL.
House Military Committee Makes ~
Favorable Report.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The House
Committee on Military Affairs to-day
faxorably reported Representative
Dicks bill for the reorganization of the
militia. The measure is the outgrowth
of the recent meeting of the adjutant
generals of the various state forces.
and It seeks to make the militia an
effective adjunct TO the regular army.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22

Washington, Feb. 2i.-The House
Committee on Commerce to-day or
dered a favorable report on the bill
uinrity IN London dock charges. The
bill prevents tho insertion Ia bills OF
ladine Of provisions for these charges.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22

Yhlta. Crimea, ThursdaY. Feb. 20.~-A
bulletin Issued nt o'clock this even
lng announced that Count TOlstofs
Temperature WIS low and that be- Ma
suffering from great ecneral weakness
ana pronounced weakness ~ the heart
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22

Washington. Feb q Coy. Taft be-
gan bis testimony on the House side ~
the Capitol to-day. lfe FIRST appeared
before the Committee on ForeiRn AZ
fairs. and later before the Committee
on insofar Annlrs. nlH statements c0y-
cred GROUND Hiready gone over
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22
coI. .. D. starI.e. NorfoIk. Ya.

Norfolk. Va. Feb. 2i.-col. l.. ID.
starke. an eminent lawyer died here
tonight al the age Of 70 years. lie was
colonel IN the Confederate army az
Cane Hatteras. was a prominent Jour
nniisi Just after the war, and AZ the
time ~ his death was president of the
Norfolk Landmark Publishing Com
pauy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22
Good for Bibb's Veterans.

Macon, Feb. 21.-Bibb's Camp of
Veterans tonight donated $25 for the
Daughters of the Confederacy school
at Athens, which is to educate Con-
federate veterans daughters who are
unable to educate themselves.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22
wisconsin Men win Come Here.

Atlanta, Feb. 1.-Two hundred
members of the Wisconsin Retail
Lumber Dealers Association left here
tonight for Jacksonville and st. Au-
gustine. They will also visit Savan-
nah, Charleston and Richmond.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22
Menig WON a victory.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. CIV. A. L.
Wenig of Buffalo won a decisive vic
tory over Jack Mccormick of Phila-
delphia tonight in the tenth round,
after hard battle.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22
y.ue.ueIa'. Congress Inausuratea.

New York. Feb. q The consul gem
eral Of Venezuela to-day received the
following dispatch:
Caracas. Feb. 20. -Constitutional
Congress inaugurated to-day. All
members were present.
(signed.) Castro President"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22
JOHNS HOPKINS CELEBRATION.
Eminent Educators Gather mt BaIti-
more to Take Part.

Baltimore. Feb. 21.-Eminent educa-
tors from every section of the United
States and Canada arrived in Baltimore
to-day for the opening exercises of the
two days celebration of the quarter
centennial of Johns Hopkins Univers-
ity. The chief feature of to-day's pro-
gramme was a commemorative address
by DR.. Daniel C. Gilman, the president
of the Carnegie Institution. who is
president emeritus of the university.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22
TO ENCAMP AT THE CAPITAL.
G. A. II. Makes Good Deal with
Washington Business Men.

encampment fthe G. A. r., under an
agreement reached to-day between
the G. A. r. Executive Committee and
a committee of Washington business
men, will be held here during the week
commencing Oct. 6. The citizens will
give $4,000 for aid to needy veterans
coming here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-22

husband ii0N 10 you like yonf
neW sinY" Wife-' Wsit she works Ine
q lfils harder than fhe issf one. bat
sho ID more respectful Fit lilfs,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
BOTH ARE WILLING
FAVORABLE COMMENT ON ARBI-
TRATIoN OFFER.
ANXIOUS FOR AMERICA TO ACT
No Official Proposal of Arbitration
Has Been Received at Either For
eign Capital - A Tendency
Toward Settlement.

London.-It is probable that Great
Britain will be ready to submit the
Venezuela question to arbitration
when the United States makes a pro-
posal, although sucn information is
not gathered from official sources. 1t
is learned from Berlin that the kaiser
is willing that the matter should be
referred to the arbitration of some
Ofrfficial appointed by the United
States. This indicates that both
countries came to some agreement on
the subject before the action took
place.
1t is understood from inquiries in
official circles that Great Britain will
be prepared to submit it's claims
against Venezuela to arbitration on
certain conditions. Two Of these will
be, first, Venezuela shall pay down
100000 as evidence of good faith;
second, that while arbitration is pro-
ceeding the arbitrator shall control
the customs.
The attitude taken by Germany is
not at present known in Downing
street, but the British government is
in communication with the Berlin for
eign office on the subject. This fact
may account for what IS stated in
Washington that, while the German
emperor has wired his agreement to
arbitration to Washington, he is
still waiting for a statement from
Gretat Britain.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
ROOSEVELT TO SAN FRANCISCO.
Will Visit the Coast in May to Dedi-
cate a Monument.

Washington President Roosevelt
has formally accepted the invitation
of the citizens committee of San
Francisco to attend the dedication Of
the navy monument to commemorate
the Battle Of Manila. The monument
is nearing completion. Following is
the letter of acceptance received by
ex-Mayor Phelan, chairman OF the
committee:
White House, Washington, Dec. IS,
1902.
My Dear Phelan:
1t will give me the utmost pleasure
to accept the very kind invitation ex-
tended by you on behalf of the citi=
zens' committee to participate in the
ceremonies dedicating the monument
in honor of the American navy and to
commemorate Admiral Dewey's vic
tory in Manila bay. My visit to San
Francisco will probably be some time
in May, and I will let you know as
soon as the date is decided. With
regards. Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
ANTI TRUST BILLS.
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
BEGINS HEARING ON THEM.
MANY REMEDIES ARE PROPOSED
Some of the Bills Carry Provisions for
Appropriations to Enforce Exist
ing Laws - Constitutional
Amendment Proposed.

hington.-Hearings have been
begun before the subcommittee on
judiciary of the house, consisting OF
Representatives Little of Maine,
OVerstreet of indiana, Powers of Mas
sachusetts, DeArmond of Missouri,
and Clayton Of Alabama, on the anti
trust bill.
Representative Morrill,, of Pennsyl-
vania, who mas introduced a resolu-
ton, appropriating $250,O00 for the
use Of the attorney general in enforc-
ing the Sherman antitrust law, stat
ed that he had hsown his resolution
to the attorney general, who, he said,
was favorable to it. Mr. Morrell also
said that he had shown the resolution
to the president, who authorized him
to say that he was heartily in favor of
It's provision. Mr.. Morrel explained
that the president, however, had no
thought of debating in any way to the
committee.
Representative Gillette, Of Massa-
chusetts, explained the purpose of his
bill, which provides for the seizure
and condemnation of any property
owned or manufactured under any
trust or combination or pursuant to
any conspiracy forbidden by laws Of a
state and being in the course of trans
pOrtation from such state to another
state" A maximum penalty of $780,
900 fine or five years Imprisonment is
imposed.
Representative H. G. Smith, of
Michigan, who introduced in the
house a joint resolution proposing
amendment to the constitution Of the
United States comforting upon con-
gress the power to regulate and dis
solve trusts and monopolies, submit
4o1 IN, Of n ~
the purpose being to clothe congress
with power to act when deemed
necessary.
Representative Shallenberger, OF
Nebraska, was heard in support of his
bill providing for the appointment Of
nOn-partiSan commission to inveSti-
gate the subject of corporations and
the effect Of their formation upon the
market and report results to congress.
His bin also requires the publication
Of reports showing the condition OF
corporations and requires corpora
tons to file statements with the COM
mission. Penalties are provided for
noncompliance with the provisions of
the bill and for false returns.
Representative Sulzer of New York
explained the provisions Of a bill
which he has introduced. 81 ana in
line today with the President Of the
United States" said Mr.. Sulzer, "on
the trust question, and want to see
this congress do something in line
with his recommendations.
Representative Bell, of Colorado,
was next heard. He is the author Of
a bill requiring corporations having
capital stock of $4,000 or more to file
with the secretary Of the treasury an
nua1 statements under oath giving de-
tailed information regarding their
condition, financial and otherwise.
The secretary is authorized under the
bill to make rules and regulations
which will enable him to obtain a
complete exposition of the methods Of
corporations in their dealings with
the house, and the attorney general
is directed to proceed against every
concern making false returns.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
MADE GIRL PUPILS UNDREss.

Chicago.-Parents Of children at
tending the Larimer school of Evans
ton have been aroused by the action
of Miss Genevieve Taylor, the prin-
cipal, in ordering several of the girl
students to undress in the ante-room
of the school to allow physical exam
nation to be made by DR.. Anna Gloss.
Many of the girls, it is said, were re-
quired to stay in after school and re-
move all their clothes and then stand
around while the doctor was taking
measurements. The officials recently
inaugurated a system of calisthenics,
and they want to find out the result or
the exercises. It is possible legal
action for damages may be brought
against the board OF education.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
Frontier Lie in South Africa.

Capetown, South Africa, is just now
q lively place, where the adventurer
and the charlatan are reaping rich
harvests, though the wages for work
ing people and artisans are not nearly
so inflated as they always have been
in new and booming towns on the
frontiers of civilization, and the har-
vesters referred to are to that extent
curtailed. But it is the British soldier,
returning to the town from the north
for shipment back to his home, that
brings most of the easy money that
the Industrious find lying around.
Each of these soldiers reaches the
town with from 500 to 5000 in his
possession, and many Of them are
easy prey. Even the officers find the
poor and expensive hotels and similar
Accommodations Of the place quite lux
urious after the deprivations they
have suffered at the front. Not a few
of the soldiers, robbed and rendered
destitute soon after their arrival in
Capetown, have themselves turned
"sandbaggers" on their own account.
OF course, the merchants and hotel
men are making plenty of money in a
legitimate sort Of way, though some
OF the prices are near to robbery, and
everywhere the, first-class prices are
for second-class goods, service or en-
tertainment.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
TALK WITH PRESIDENT CASTRO.
To Resist to Last Ditch if Germany
and Britain Continue Attack.

Caracas, Venezuela. = President
Castro gave an interview to the New
York Herald correspondent in the
palace of Mirafores, the executive
residence of the President of Venez-
uela. General Castro was very calm
His quiet manner betrayed no evil
dence of unusual concern or emotion
He spoke dispassionately, but in a
tone of firm resolution. He said: 81
pledge myself to organize the neces-
sary measures Of resistance only if it
becomes necessary to fight"
In reply to questions concerning his
view of the sincerity of the British
and German governments in the
statement Of their purposes, made
through their ministers, President
Castro said: From the notes trans
mitted to the Venezuelan government
by minister Of Great Britain and
Germany it would appear that the
subject of controversy in which our
differences have arisen is the recogni-
ton of certain claims made against
the Venezuelan government by sub
jects of Germany and Great Britain.
Now, these claims do not aggregate a
very high figure. There is certainly
nothing in them to warrant the sum-
mary action since taken. It is evil
dent to my mind, not only from the
manner in which the proposal was
framed, which the German and Brit
ish ministers presented, but also from
the hasty and violent action immedi-
ately thereafter, without awainting a
reply or vouchsafing time for the
framing of a resolution-it is clear to
me, say, that there was a special de-
sire on the part Of Germany and
Great Britain not to reach an AMIGA
BILE solution of this question.
1.-The Venezuelan people and the
Venezuelan government believe that
they discern another and a quite diff
ferent purpose on the part of England
and Germany-an object which may
remain concealed for the present, but
which you will shortly see revealed.
Relying upon the justice of its
cause, and ready to comply with all
the duties Of patriotism, the VeneZue-
Ian government awaits with serenity
solution Of the pending question,
and of the situation precipitated by
the action of the German and British
ministers. Venezuela's people are
united in support of their presidents
attitude. Past differences have been
erased. All alike are now aroused by
what they regard as an ineXcu5abIe
outrage upon their country. A great
wave Of patriotic sentiment is mani
testify sweeping over Venezuela. All
citizens Of eligible age and condition
are hurrying to offer their military
services and are enrolling their names
upon the militia lists, to be ready in
the event that war should become IN
evitable."
President Castro has not overstated
the popular enthusiasm. 1t has be-
come so intense that the people are
voluntarily pledging themselves 10
purchase neither produce nor articles
of manufacture of English or German
origin while the differences remain
| unsettled.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
A REAL AUTOMOBILE RAILWAY.
France to Have a Line With Speed
of Sixty-TWo Miles an Hour.

Paris.-A new system Of railway
travelling is soon to be introduced in
France A train consisting of three
automobile" carriages is to leave
Paris for Dion on January 18. It
will travel sixty-two miles an hour.
The carriages will take forty passen-
gers each, as well as luggage, and a
lavatory and bar will be provided.
Under the system employed petro-
leum converts a small amount OF
water into the greatest possible pro-
pelling power, the steam acting di-
rectly on the wheels. Locomotives
are superseded and each carriage is
independent The initial cost OF the
carriage complete is equal to that OF
one of the present corridor cars,
which, however, are not convertible
to the new system. 1t is stated that a
speed of sixty-two miles an hour can
be maintained for the whole distance
from Paris to Nice.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
A QUEENS CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Soldiers Widows and Children to Be
AIexandra's Guests in London.

London.-Queen Alexandra intends
to mark her sympathy for the suffer
ers in the recent South African war
by giving a Christmas dinner to all
the widows and children now In
London of those who fell in the war.
The dinner will be December q at
the Alexandra Trust restaurant, Of
which the queen is president and
which was founded in March, 1900,
by Sir Thomas Upton for the benefit
Of the poor. Sir Thomas Upton has
charge of all the arrangements for
the dinner.
In the proclamation announcing her
intention Queen Alexandra will in
VIE al the widows and children of the
soldiers belonging to the imperial and
colonial forces who lost their lives in
South Africa or died from the effects
Of the campaign. She adds:
Her Majesty desires in the coron-
alton year to express her heartfelt
sympathy with those who have suf-
fered the cruel bereavement of war
and to wish that happiness and COM
fort may, with Gods blessing, be
theirs in the coming year"
The queen will defray all the travel
ing expenses Of her guests.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
TO TEACH INDIANS TO FARM.
A Special Appropriation for the En-
ployment of Farmers and Matrons.

Washington.-In line with the re-
commentator Of President Roosevelt
in his message that the Indians
should be taught to earn their living.
the House committee on Indian affairs
has inserted in the Indian appropria-
ton bill a provision authorizing an
appropriation for the employment of
the farmers and matrons to instruct
Indian men and women in practical
work. In addition to providing for
farmers and matrons at many Of the
reservation agencies there are gen.
eral appropriations of $125,0O for
farmers and $4,000 for matrons.
Each farmer will have about thirty
Indian families allotted to him and
he will go about from farm to farm
instructing the Indians in the most
improved methods of cultivating the
soil. The matrons will give instruc-
tions in cooking and practical house
keeping to the Indian women. In ad-
dition to these appropriations the In
dian bill authorizes appropriations for
Indian schools aggregating $3,422, $50
or $100,685 more than was appropri-
ated for the schools last year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

A series OF experiments at the Beth
lehem, Pennsylvania, Steel Works
has resulted in the perfection OF a
process for the manufacture Of steel
wheels for freigh tears. Heretofore
the cost has been too great, and the
freight-car wheels now in general
use are made Of cast iron, with the
thread or wearing surface chilled
The car-wheel problem has become
more and more important as the ca
pacity of freight cars has been in
creased Should the pressed-steel
wheel prove successful, it will mean
a sweeping but welcome innovations
in rolling stock.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
AN AMERICAN FLEET GOING.
Admiral Higginson and Admiral Sum
ner Ordered to Trinidad.

San Juan, Porto Rico.-The Ameri-
can fleet is deeply interested in the
news Of the Anglo-German action in
Venezuela. The battle ships Kear-
sarge, Alabama, Massachusetts, and
Iowa and the gunboat Scorpion, with
Rear Admiral Higginson in command,
and the cruisers Chicago and Newark
and the gunboaI Eagle, Rear Admiral
Sumner commanding, will sail for
Trinidad Friday. The United States
will thus have a strong naval force
within easy distance OF the Vene-
Zuelan coast. This movement, it is
said on the feet, was arranged before
matters became acute.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

Chancellor Day of Syracuse uni
versity gives notice that unless the
present dangers to life and nmb are
reformed out Of foot ball his con-
science will force him to declare war
upon the game and to ask the execu-
tive board to restrain the young SYRIA
cusans from engaging in It.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
AN ANTITRUST BILL IN MEXICO.
President Diaz, Like Mr.. Roosevelt,
Believes Publicity Is the Remedy.

City Of Mexico.-A measure to re-
strict the operation Of trusts in Mex
leo, which is said to have the ap-
prevail Of President Diaz, is prepared
and its passage by the federal con-
gress will be attempted. Greater pub
licity is the remedy sought. Nearly
all the principal branches of industry
In Mexico are now controlled by
trusts and combines. The new bill
does not apply to railway mergers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

An effort is being made by the Ger
man societies of New York and other
cities to obtain a pension Of $4,000 q
year for Mrs. Elsie Sigel, the aged
widow of Major General Sigel. In
connection with the effort, Karl
Kopff has presented petition to the
president with the idea Of enlisting
his aid in the movement. ,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
APRIL 80 INSTEAD OF MARCH 4

Washington.-A joint resolution
has been introduced in the house by
Representative DeArmond proposing
an amendment to the constitution OF
the United States, providing that the
term OF the president shall continue
until April 80. 1905, at noon, and
thereafter April 80, at noon, shall be
substituted for March 4, as the begin
ming and ending Of the terms OF
presidents and vice presidents, and
that the Fifty-ninth Congress shall
end and the Sixtieth begin January 8,
1897, at noon, and thereafter each
Congress shall begin and end January
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

Elisha Candee, an engineer on the
Wabash road, mas retired after an
active service of fifty-two years. Last
September he was IS years old and
has been with the Wabash since 1856.
He got his first engine in 1851 and In
all his years at the throttle he neveH
injured a single person or broke the
pilot OF his engine even. For the past
fifteen years he has suffered from g.
nervous affection which gave him tina
appearance Of suffering from palsy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

The four-year contract for United
States stamped envelopes, calling for
an annual output of S51, 100000 envel-
ones. has been awarded to the Hart
ford Manufacturing Company. The
contract is the largest for stamped
envelopes that has been awarded in
the history of the postonice depart
ment.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

Sir William Muir, who LAS just re-
signed the principalship or the Uni:
versity of Edinburgh at the age of SO.
has been in the public service sincel
1887, spending much time in India
his home is a perfect museum of In:
dian and Scotch curiosities. Among
them is velvet cap. made. says ira,
dition, from the most useful part OF
John Knox's breeches and placed ont
the head of all the recipients of uni-l
versity degrees, including those that
are honorary. The cap las been quite
lately on the head of Lord Kitchener. !!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

King Edward has purchased an oil
painting by the late Mr.. William
Clarke, representing Queen Victoria
landing at Granton in 1872. It will be
hung in Balmoral Castle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

When the new cup yacht is launch
ed from the Herreshoff's in April, she
will probably be christened the Eagle.
The information upon which this
statement is based is considered most
reliable.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

DR.. Edward Steiner, Of Richmond,
Ind, is to go to Russia to become
biographer of Count Leo Tolstoi, at
the request Of the author himself.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

Delegate Wilcox, OF Hawaii, has in
troduced bill in the house to pay the
Judgment rendered by the Hawaiian
legislature for property destroyed In
suppressing the bubonic plague.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

and compounded at "a per cent will
amount in that time to S2.551. 7ss. 4o4