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The Washington times., 1902-01-01
ADJOURNMENT OF
THE HISTORIANS.
SOUTHERN HISTORY DISCUSSED.
Interesting Papers at the Closing
Session in the National Museum
To Meet Next Year in
Philadelphia.

The seventeenth annual session Of the
American Historical Association was
brought to close with meeting yester-
day morning at 1890 o'clock at the Ma
tional Museum.
large number of delegates were pres
ent TO hear the subject of Southern His
tory" discussed. Papers were read by
President Lyon C. Tyler, of William and
Mary College; Prof. John S. Bassett, of
Trinity College; Prof. William f. Dodd,
of Randolph Macon College; DR.. Bernard
C. Steiner, of Johns Hopkins University
and Prof. George p. Garrison. of Texas.
The meeting was opened by the presi
dent OF the association, Charles Francis
Adams, who introduced Prof Lyon G. Ty-
Ter. Prof. Tyler spoke of THE Records of
the London Company" and traced the
steps by which the few existing papers
once belonging to that famous organiza
tion had been handed down.
Colonial Trade With London.
Prof John S Bassett dealt with The
Relations of the Virginia Planter and the
London Merchant" The imperfections of
shipping were given as the cause of the
difficulties in the progress OF trade be-
tween the colcnists and the mother coun-
try.
In paper on. THE Place of Nathaniel
Macon in Southern History" Prof. VIII
liam E. Dodd described the life and po-
litical work of Macon.
DR.. Bernard C. Steiners subject was
"Maryland's First Courts He discussed
the great powers granted by the British
sovereign to Lord Baltimore. and also
read extracts from laws passed during
the period of colonization of Maryland.
The last paper was read by Prof. George
P. Garrison on Southwestern History in
the Southwest
Meet Next in Philadelphia.
The next annual meeting viii be held
in Philadelphia, Pa, during the Christ
mas holidays of 1902.
Many OF the delegates returned to their
homes yesterday evening, although the
majority OF them will leave the city to-
day
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OFFICERS
Prof. Simon Nsrcomb again Chosen
ns President.

The annual election of officers for the
year 1902 of the Astronomical and Astro-
physical Society OF America was held yes
terday afternoon Mt the Cosmos Club. The
following were elected
Prof. Simon Newcomb President; Prof.
George E. Hale. of Yerkes Observatory.
and Prof W W. Campbell of Lick Obser-
yatory, Vice Presidents; Prof c. l.. Doo
little. OF Philadelphia. Treasurer: Prof.
Z. c. Pickering. Of Harvard. and Pref R.
5. Woodward. of Columbia University,
New York, Council. Prof. George E. Com
stock continues in office as secretary by
virtue of his election last year.
At yesterdays session the following pa
pers were read: Capture of Comets by
Jupiter" by Percival Lowell; "Almucan-
tar as an instrument for the Determine
tion of Time" by c. S. Howe; THE Clock
Room at Case Observatory" by C. S.
Howe; "a Comparison of Printing and
Recording Chronographs, by c. s. Howe;
"A Description of the Second (Chilej Mills
Spectograph.' by ". W. Campbell; Some
Vices and Devices in Astronomical Com
putations," by II. S. Davis; Observations
of the November Meteors." by J. X.
Reese; "On the Pressure of Light and
Heat Radiation" by E. F. Nichols; The
Mass OF Titan and Its Perturbations OF
Hyperion" by ". 5. Eichelberger.
There are yet ten more papers to be
discussed. These will undoubtedly be fin
ished some time this afternoon, when the
society will adjourn.
Last night several prominent men of
Washington, headed by Prof Simon New
comb, gave a conversations at the Arlng-
ton Hotel to the members of the society.
large number of prominent scientists
we're in attendance.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
ARRANGEMENTS OF VETERANS.
when and How They VIII Assemble
before Calling at White House.

The following orders have been issued
by veterans organizations relative to at
tendance at the Presidents New Year re-
ccgtion;
The Department of the Potomac. Grand
Army of the Republic has been directed
to assemble at headquarters. 1412 Penn
sylvouia avenue, at 11:20 Il. m, with the
Old Guard. Capt. J. NJ. Edgar, command
ing, and march from there to the White
House. The members are expected to ap
pear n uniform. wearing. as far as posi-
BILE, dark overooats and white gloves.
Members Of other departments are invited
TO join the Department Of the Potomac on
the or aston.
Gcn. William II. Huhbell. of New York,
commander-in-ch OF the National Army,
Spanish War Veterans, has arrived in
Washing on and VIII accompany the Span
ish War Veterans of the District OF CO.
lumbia on their annual visit to the Presi-
dent tomorrow.
Capt. Lee NJ. Lipscomb, the corps COM
manier, has issued orders that all Span
ism War Veterans assemble at headquar-
tors, 8lE L Street northwest at 10 O'Clock
tins morning. preparatory 20 paying
their respects to President Roosevelt. All
honorably discharged soldiers and sail
ors of the war with Spain and he Philip
pine insur-ection are invited TO be pres
ent.
Orders were promulgated yesterday by
Major General Meacham, directing the
Division of the Potomac, Union Veterans
Legion, to assemble at division headquar-
ters at II o'clock this morning. The line
of march 10 the White House will be
along f Street. At Ninth Street the col
umn will be Joined by General Dyren-
forth, cOmmander-in-ch chief, and his staff.
All cOlored men who participated in the
Spanish American war or in the subse-
quent in5urrection in the Philippines. who
desire to attend the Presidents reception,
are invited by Capt. S. b. Wallace to as
semble- at the headquarters OF the Charles
Young Command, First and B Streets
southwest, at 10 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Commander y. ]. X Patch has been or
d,ret to assume charge of Branch Hydro
graphic Office, Buffalo, y. Y, etc, as re-
lief of Lieutenant Commander Bull. Jan
uary ,.
Lieutenant Commander J. II. Bull has
been detached from charge branch hydro
graph:, office, Buffalo, y. Y. etc, January
3 TO New York Hospital for treatment
Gunner c. Morgan has been detached
from Pensacola. etc. January Il, and tC
Washington, ID. 9.
Assistant Warrant Machinist ]. VI. ObeI
has been detached from Machias, January
>, 10 San Francisco. January ,.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
In the Audience.

Many people conspicuous in resident so
city were noted throughout the audi
euce at Nine Nordica's recital. Among
them were Senator Hanna and Baron
Gevcrs. Minister from the Netherlands,
while Mr. and Mrs. Thomas f. Walsh en-
tcrtained box party including Mrs. c. L..
Reed and Miss Reed Mrs. Stilson Hutch
ms. Mr.. and Mrs. Crackantholpe. MIR.
Delvesio. Mr. Robert Keeling, and DR..
Frederick Chaplin occupied another box
and Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend had IS their
guests Miss Strong. the Danish Minister,
and Mr.. Rian0 of the Spanish Legation.
Mrs. George Walker. sister of Nine. Nor
dica occupied an upper box with Miss
Wilson.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
The New Year

Starts the spring merchandising
and begins a series of daily store
events which will be more or less
interesting to the shopping pub
lie.
THURSDAY, JANUARY SEC
OND-Our Annual January Sale
of Table, Bed, and Toilet Linens,
Muslin Sheets and Pillow Slips,
Quilts and other Housekeeping
Supplies.
THURSDAY. JANUARY SEC
OND-Our first howing OF
Spring of 1902 High-class Import
ed Cotton Dress Fabrics.
SATU RDA Y, JANUARY
FOURTH-Our annual January
Sale of Women's and Children's
Muslin and Cambria Underwear,
Corsets, Silk Petticoats, and Chill
dren's Frocls.
The announcements of today
are but the beginning of many
that will follow one another rap
idly in the days just coming.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
PROMINENT MASON MISSING.
Honolulu Mystic shriner Disappears
After Leaving This City.

The police departments Of Washington,
Philadelphia. and Chicago have united in
a search for Archibald Gillifin. prom
inent Mason of Honolulu, who disappeared
September so. He is the eminent COM
mander OF the Mystic Shriners OF Homo
lulu. and came to this country to attend
the conclave at Louisville.
He arrived in this city to attend the fu-
neral OF the late President, and on Sep
tember 30 started for Philadelphia. He
failed to keep an appointment with
friends in the Quaker City. and nothing
has been seen or heard of him since he
left Washington.
Mr.. Gillifin is fifty years old, and is
said to have had a considerable sum of
money in his possession at the time Of
his disappearance.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

FUNSTON'S NEW STATION.
Nny he Made Commander of Depart
mcnt of DaLOtas.

ST PAUL, Mimi. Dec Silt is prob
able that Brigadter General Funston, upon
his return from he Philippines, may be
appointed commander OF the Department
OF the Dakotas. with headquarters at ST,
Paul.
1t is said that the appointment lies be-
tween General Funston and General
Kobbe. also a Philippine veteran. but that
the latter does not desire the station.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
Young People Watched.

The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Ninth Street Christian Church held mid
night services.
The Wesleyan Penecostal Church, cor
ner of Ninth and u Streets northwest
held watch night services, beginning at
73O o'clock.
At St. Margaret's Church. Connecticut
Avenue and Bancroft Place. a midnight
service was held, with special sermon by
the rector, Rev. Herbert Scott Smith.
4 special service for young men was
held at Grace Church, corner of Ninth and
D streets southwest. The Bishop OF
Washington was present and preached The
sermon.
Watch night services were held at the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church. with
social and devotional exercises.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
OUR FIDUCIARY
IN FAR EAST.
International Banking Cor
pOratiOn Of New York.
TO RECEIVE CHINESE INDEMNIFY.
Will Open Of1ces in Shanghai
and Manila and Later Extend
Operations to Japan and South
America - To Exert New FL
nancial Influence in Orient.

After a hard-fought battle, in which
| was it's principal competitor, the Inter
national Banking Corporation of New
York was yesterday appointed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt the fiscal agent of the
United States Government in China,
Japan, and the Philippine Islands. The
appointment was made by the President
after the Cabinet meeting.
The International Banking Corporation
of New York is incorporated under the
laws of Connecticut. 1t has a capital
stock of $4,000, 900 and a surplus of s3.0O0,-
! 900. The selection of this corporation fol-
lowed an extensive investigation which
was made by Secretary Gage, Secretary
Hay, and Attorney General Knox.
Office and Directors.
The officers o. the corporation are Mar
cellus Hartley, president; Valentine p.
Snyder, vice president; Gen. Thomas H.
Hubbard, chairman board of directors;
and James H. Hyde, George Crocker, Ed
win Gould, A. L. Barber, II. E. Hunting
ton, Fl. S. Manning, J. NJ. Ceballos, Ed
ward 7. Cragin, p. Fl. Flynn, H. Hardy,
John B. Jackson. and H. P. Mcintosh,
board of directors.
The corporation viii at once open
branch Offices at Shanghai and Manila,
and later on extend its operations to
Japan and South America. The CORPORA
tion becomes the tiduciary of the Unite q
States Government at Shanghai 10 ce
ceive the payment of the Chinese il'em-
nifty. succeeding Consul General GoounDw,
who was appointed fiscal agent w
days ago.
New Financial Influence.
THE need OF an American bank in the
Far East. with ample capital, has been
apparent for 4 long time, and it is the
intention of the, International Banking
Cooperation OF New York. according to
its counsel Frederick W. Hollis. to eman-
cipGte China and Japan from London as
a financial centre.
The corporation will receive from the
United States Government a commission
for performing the duties of its fiscal
agent in the Far East. \ bond of prob
ably half a million dollars will be posted
by the corporation.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
VIGILS AT CHURCHES
USHER IN NEW YEAR.
WATCH SERVICES AT MIDNIGHT
Timc-UonOred Custom of Watching
the Old Year Die Generally
Observed in the Churches
OF the City.

The last rites over the year 1901 were
held last night in the churches of Wash
ington, when watchnight services. as Of
yOre, took place. According TO the old Gus
TOM all good people should assemble at
the various places of worship and remain
up until the old year has died and the
new year is born.
Sharply at Y O'Clock all the church
bells pealed forth the death kneli. of the
year 1901, and with their continuous ring
ing and singing in the churches the new
year-1902-was welcomed. The number
of churches which held services last night
proves that the old time custom has not
been forgotten.
Services were held in Epiphany Church
from II to y o'clock and special music
was rendered by the church choir.
At the Westminster Church (MemoriaD.
Seventh Street, near E Street southwest,
religious services we're held from ii 10 u
o'clock. preceded by half hour social
The watch services at the Metropolitan
Baptist Church. corner of Sixth and a
Streets northeast, were preceded by a
social hour.
The musical programme rendered on
Christmas Day by the choir of the Ep-
worth Methodist Episcopal Church South
was repeated last night.
Special Responsive Service.
A special responsive service was prepar-
ed for The watch service at the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church.
At Central Union Mission services were
conducted from T30 until midnight, with
a change OF leaders every hour Today
New Year will be celebrated by a special
address by c. S. Mason. the noted eyangel-
ist, followed hourly by special leaders.
This service will begin at l2 IL. and last
until 80 p. m. From , to . the board
of directors and their wives viii receive.
A New Year dinner to the poor will re
served in the chapel. i special invitation
is extended to friends of the mission to
visit the institution today and 20 over
the building.
At Hamline NJ. f. Church, corner of
Ninth and p Streets northwest, watch
was kept. Rev. Lucian Clark preached 4
sermon appropriate to the season, and
special music was rendered by the church
choir.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
Chief wilkes Precautions.

Chief Wilkie OF the Secret Service is
taking every possible precaution against
accidents or assaults u9on the President.
\ large number of Secret Service men
will be scattered throughout the crowd Of
visitors. Each person will be closely
scanned upon approaching the President.
Immediately after the reception at the
White House the Cabinet officers will de
part for their homes, where they will hold
receptions ring the afternoon
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
Method of Departure.

After greeting the President, Mrs
Roosevelt. and the Cabinet officers the
callers will move on through the Blue
Parlor into the Red Parlor and thence
into the East Room. and when they de-
sire will leave the White House by way
of a bridge constructed from one of the
windows Of the lower hall to the sidewalk.
The order of precedence as regards the
callers is set forth in the official pro-
Eramme.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-04
Vessels Sailed Yesterday.
Steamship State of Texas, Peters,
Baltimore.
shipptng Memoranda.

Norfolk, July 3.--Arrived Adra, Fer
randina.
Charleston, July 3.-Arrived. steam
ers Arapahoe, Kemble, Jacksonville,
and proceeded for New York; Oak
lands (Br), Granger. Pomaron; schrs.
James D. Dewell. Fairbrothers New
York; Edgar C. Ross, Quillan, Balti-
more.
Sailed-Steamers Vale (Nor). Aar-
SETH Banes, Cuba S. T. Morgan, Phil
adelphia.
Baltimore, July 3.-Arrived, schoon-
ers Richard Cromwell William l..
Franklin. l.. E. Williams, Joseph G..
Lean all from Tarpon Bay; C. S. Gid
den, Port Tampa
Sailed-Steamer Hudson. Savannah.
Fernandina, Fla. July S.-Arrived,
schooner Luther T. Garretson, Will
liams, Boston.
Sailed-Schooner Maude Palmer,
Clarke: Willie L. Newton. Combs
Agnes Manning, Pearce, all for New
York; o. H. Brown, Hyers, New York;
May V. Neville. Carter. Bath, Me.
Brunswick. Ga. July ARRIVED,
steamer Alamo. Avery Galveston.
Sailed. schooners Laura c. Ander-
son, Gutill, Baltimore; George H.
Ames. Watts. Boston; Viola Reppard,
Williams, Boston.
Carrabelle, Fla, July 8.-Cleared,
schooner Tortugas, Munnings. Carde-
mas.
Pensacola. July S.-Arrived. bark
Australia (Rus), Fagaston, Port Natal;
tug Echo and barges Gucaro.
Cleared steamer Inverness (Br),
Proud. Avonmouth and Greenrock, via
Ship Island.
Philadelphia, July 3.-Arrived
schooners Rob Roy, Fernandina; NJ.
A. May Savannah.
Cleared steamers Georgetown,
Georgetown, S. c.; d. H. Miller, Sa-
vannah; schooners Madeline Cooney,
Fernandina; b. Hopkins, Georgetown;
Annie Ainslee. Brunswick
Brunswick, Ga, July 3.-Sailed
schooner Theoline, Francis Boston:
schooner Marie Palmer. Nash, Boston.
Jacksonville, Fla, July S.-Arrived.
schooners a. Hayford, McLennan, Cal
birien, Cuba; Roberts and Russell (Br),
Russell Hope Town, B. w 1.
Wilmington, Del, July 3.-Arrived,
schooner Oscar c. Schmidt, Savannah
New York, July 3.-Sailed, ST. HUI
bert, Fernandina.
Stettin. June 30.-Arrived, Goodwood,
Port Tampa.
Rotterdam, July 3-Arrived Eolo.
Fernandina. Trojan. Fernandina and
Brunswick. via Gravesend.
Hamburg. July ARRIVED, Quart
Savannah, via Bremen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-04
FLORIDA.

Gainesville Sun: Fire yesterday de-
stroyed the home of Hon R. B. Weeks
at Hawthorn, together with nearly all
the contents. Fire had been used in
heating fatirons by one of the mem
bers Of the family, and the defective
Kitchen ffue was responsible for the
less. The fire was discovered by A
colored woman. who gave the alarm
but too late to bring the neighbors and
save any considerable part of the
household effects. Mr.. Weeks was not
at home at the time he being in this
city. and in attendance upon the meet
ing of the school board. The sad news
was communicated to him by a repre-
sentative of the Sun. Mr. Weeks was
overcome by the news. the thought that
his family had suffered so greatly dur
ing his absence, causing him the great
est grief. He was taken in charge bv
his friends and cared for until the
Plant System train left for his home
He stated that his loss was a total one
and that he carried no insurance what
ever. independent of his home, fur
niture and other losses. there was 5000
IN cash in the house, which was un-
dcubtedly lost. The house was one of
the best in that part of the county. and
was we'll furnished. The loss will ex-
coed $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-04
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LAURENS Is PROSPEROUS.
Taxes VIII show Large Increase
Over Last Year-Other Matters.

over Last Iear-Other Matters
Dublin, Ga, July Sit is believed
that the increase in taxes this year
over last will be over $780, 900. Prop
erty in every district in the county will
probably show an increase. In Dub
lin, as usual the increase will be
large. For several years the taxes of
Laurens county have been on the in
crease. In fact, in just a few years
tax values have more than doubled
in this county.
The Stanley Drug Company has
changed hands. The business has been
sold by DR.. r. H. Stanley and T. j.
Evans, Esq, to Mr.. z. Whitehurst of
Louisville.
The farmers of Laurens county have
organized a cooperative fire insurance
company. At a recent meeting of those
interested Judge Joe M. Fordham was
elected president. and a board of di-
rectors was named. 1t is the plan of
the farmers to cooperate with each
other and give fire insurance at cost.
just how the thing will work remains
to be seen.
The rapid growth of Dublin can best
be determined by the receipts of the
Dublin postofiice. During the quarter
just closed the receipts were $272 in
excess of the receipts for the CORES
ponding quarter last year Commeuc-
ing Tuesday the Office in this city has
authority to issue International money
orders
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-04
Murphy 4 Co.'s stock Letter.

New York, July 3.-The market was
somewhat hesitating in the early deal
ings, but in the afternoon it developed
considerable strength, approaching
buoyancy. An increase in activity in
the late trading raised the record of
the day considerably. The increased
ease in money and decided improve
ment in weather conditions West were
the inspiring cause of the late advance.
The strength developed in special lead
ers of the speculation contributed to-
ward discouraging the bears in other
directions with the result that there
was an extensive covering of shorts
all along the line in last hour. The
active leaders were Illinois Central,
Louisville and Nashville and Missouri
Pacific. The persistent buying of Illi-
nois Central advanced the price 4 per
cent, but no news developed to eX-
plain the movement. 1t was generally
credited to investment purchases based
upon expectation of future benefits to
be derived from extensive improve
ments which the company is about to
undertake. Louisville and Nashville
early advanced per cent, but suffer-
ed from profit-taking and closed I'M
changed Baltimore and Ohio rose
per cent, and Chesapeake and Ohio and
Hooking Valley rose in anticipation of
considerable benefit to be derived from
increased movements of bituminous
coal. Atchison rose over l per cent.
Sugar lost l per cent. on the announce
ment increase in capital of Federal
Sugar Company. Amalgamated Copper
rose IL, but lost nearly all the gain
on realizing. Colorado Fuel and Iron
enjoyed rally and there was a further
moderate advance in United States Ice
stocks declined sharply on various sin
lister rumors which have been in cir
culation since the dividend preferred
was passed. The market closed strong,
with few exceptions and not far from
best of day. In government bonds old
Is coupon and new As were quarter
lower; railroad bonds quiet, but firm.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-04
miscellaneous.
OCEAN FREIGHTS.

COTTON-Savannah to Boston, per
100 pounds, Csc; to New York, per 100
pounds, zoe to dock; Csc lightered; to
Philadelphia, per bale, 81; Baltimore,
81.
FOREIGN DIRECT-Bremen, 23c;
Hamburg. 23c; Barcelona, 35c; Rotter-
dam. zoe
INDIRECT-Gothen 3Sc; Reval
(via Hamburg). st. Petersburg, 39c.
LUMBER-By Sail-Freight, active.
to Baltimore. $3.50; to Philadelphia,
s4.75; to New York, $3.50; to Portland,
1925.
LUMBER-By Steam-Savannah to
Baltimore. So; to P R. r., or B. and o.
docks $3.50; to Philadelphia, Is 2-3 per
cwt. a pounds to FOOT: to New York,
$500 per NJ to dock; lightered, 1913; to
Boston, to dock, $S.75.
NAVAL STORES-The market is
dull; medium size vessels. Rosin-
Cork. for orders. rs Cd per barrel of 80
pounds, and per cent. primage Spir-
its-Ss cd per 40 gallons gross. and s
per cent. primage. Larke vessels. rosin,
IS Sd spirits. IS Cd. Steam, lie per 100
pound on rosin, 211ac on spirits. Sa-
vannah to Boston. and 915c on rosin,
and l9c on spirits to New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-04
Corn meal quiet; Yellow Western

Corn meal quiet; Yellow Western,
1874
Rye steady; No. Western, 651ac.
Barley nominal.
Wheat-Spot market easy; No. 2 red,
S0Kc Further clearing weather in
the Southwest prompted more unload
ing and weakness in grain to-day Sup
port was poor, owing to the holiday
In the afternoon trade became dull and
featureless, closing easy, 2s@1ac net
lower. July closed S0Ac; September,
1850; December, 1890.
Corn-Spot easier; No 2, 70Ac. OPP
ton market was generally lower be-
cause of weakness abroad, much bet
ter crop news and unloading in the
local markets. 1t finally rallied a lit
tie on covering, closed about steady,
1a@%e net lower. July closed 6S1ac;
September, 645sc; December, 525sc.
Oats-Spot firm on white grade; No
oats, 5512c. Options irregular on the
July, but weak otherwise on clear, hot
Cut meats firm.
Lard firm; Western steamed. s11.00:
July closed $11.O5 nominal refined
quiet.
Pork firm.
Tallow firm.
Rice firm.
Molasses steau..
Coffee dull; mild, market steady.
Coffee futures opened steady, I'M
changed to points lower, resulting
from light local liquidation. Closed
quiet net unchanged to points lower
Total sales only $3.50 bags.
Sugar-Raw, strong; fair refining,
27sc; centrifugal. 96-test. $780, refined
firm.