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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
3
The Senate debates the ship subsidy bill to boost U S merchant marine and foreign trade. Frye argues subsidies and export bans clash with treaties while detailing costs for various vessel speeds. Clay presses for figures on subsidies for fast ships. The measure advances to further discussion as lawmakers weigh maritime policy and national competitiveness.
In Washington on December 4 the House disposed of Bailey's protest against J. P. Connor's credentials. Hepburn withdrew the prior credentials and submitted new ones from Iowa's governor confirming Connor's election to succeed Mow Senator Dolliver. Kley questioned the form but noted a vacancy and supported seating Connor if valid.
Washington reports General J C Breckinridge inspector general of the army urges extending the March 3 1899 retirement law to army officers, notes abolition of brigadier general in many European nations, and proposes a standard of two soldiers per 1000 population for army size with a stronger peacetime budget.
The House appropriations committee completed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. It totals 24,496,508, slightly less than estimates and higher than current law. The bill adds 4 Capitol architect staff, 4 House staff, 55 Library of Congress, 6 State, 20 Treasury, 17 Interior, 2 public buildings, and 80 Post Office positions.
The Senate committee on interoceanic canals met at Senator Morgan's lead to discuss the Nicaragua Canal bill. Republicans prefer delaying it to consider the subsidy shipping bill and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty with Senator Hanna present. Members sense no move to block the subsidy bill to advance the canal measure.
Washington reports the House military committee amended the Root bill with two new sections. One allows the President to select a retired officer up to brigadier general to command a separate army and be appointed major general with Senate consent. The second section covers additional provisions for generals involved in the war with Spain. The article notes most changes have been reported.
Representative Hull, after Sulzer refused to agree to immediate consideration, introduced a resolution for a special order. The plan includes proportional officer raises with troop increases and a brigadier general rank for the adjutant general after the current incumbent, plus removal of the age limit for staff appointments and expanded appointment powers for the surgeon general in emergencies.
Just before adjournment Senator West gave notice of an amendment to repeal laws restricting or taxing ships built abroad used in foreign trade. The measure would allow U S citizens to buy foreign built ships and register them as U S vessels with full rights and regulations equality.
Washington reports that a presidential commission on patents and trademarks submitted its conclusions to Congress. The panel of Francis Forbes, Peter B. Grosscup, and Arthur P. Greeley presents three draft bills. The change favors a full revision of trademark law while leaving general patent provisions intact.
Republican members of the ways and means committee met to consider the war revenue tax reduction bill. No decisive conclusions reached as discussions continue about increasing the initial 30 million dollar cut. Further meetings and a possible Republican caucus expected before action.
Representative Sulzer introduces a resolution protesting the war in South Africa in the name of humanity and civilization. The measure urges Britain to adopt arbitration to halt the atrocities and stop the ruthless extermination of a brave people fighting for homes and liberty.
Nanticoke MD December 4 Holland's Island in Chesapeake Bay faces disappearance as tidal erosion eats away its ridge. The submerged island, home to nearly 600 residents and a thriving oyster industry, has forced abandonment of homes and shrinking prospects despite costly efforts.
The Southern Industrial convention opens in New Orleans with large attendance. President H. H. Hargrove calls the meeting to order. General John B. Gordon to speak for Georgia. Delegates from across the South and North attend. Governor Heard delivers a welcome, praising the convention's scope and purpose.
The Philadelphia Music Teachers Association met at the Normal School building to appoint a 30 member reception committee for the State Music Teachers Association convention. Alice Greims entertained delegates with a violin solo, and contralto Emily Stuart Kellogg sang two songs to applause. Dr A Clark led an address on the church topic.
Senator Proc ter announced a Senate resolution from the Vermont Legislature seeking recognition and reward for services by Charles Clark who commanded battleship Sie 1. The measure was assigned to the committee on Spain affairs.
The Times promotes buying selling or renting real estate with features for special days including Wednesday Saturday and Sunday. The column highlights guidance and listings for property transactions.
Strawbridge and Clothier offer a selection of cotton, silk, and levantine items in 22 to 28 inch lengths. Natural wood, horn, pearl, and silver hardware decorate handles and caps. Prices range from 1.50 to 4.00 with cases and tassels included. East Store West Aisle.
A large assorted display highlights sterling silver mounted toilet articles at Centre Store Market Street. Featured items include hair brushes and hand mirrors in bright and French gray finishes, plus matching clothes and hat brushes, dressing combs with silver backs, and cut glass powder boxes with sterling mountings, all offered at special prices.
Quadruple plated ware on white metal and nickel silver offered. Chafing dishes from 11 to 30 dollars, tea sets from 8 25 to 38 dollars, coffee sets 13 50 to 22 50, nut bowls 2 50 to 6 50, lemonade bowls 18 to 27 dollars, candelabra 5 75 to 13 50, water pitchers 3 to 12 50. West Store Filbert Street.
Millinery sale offers Walking Hats in fine French felt at half price and up to $3.00. Children’s tams and toques in Angora camel’s hair and Scotch wool range 50c to 3.50. Plush hoods for misses and women priced 3.00 to 4.50. Hats and toques $5 and $6 feature new styles and colors at East Store Second Floor.
The 7 East Store offers an assortment of children's fur sets with muff and scarf or collar, plus women's black gloves in high demand. Gloves feature Foster hooks in Empress, Marcell, Daubrey, and Fleur-de-lis grades from $1.00 to $1.85 a pair, with snap fasteners in black, white, and color.
The department features practical gifts with low cost prices. Highlights include a $16.00 Wardrobe Couch offered at $10.00 with self-acting springs and attractive designs and $5.00 Fancy Tables to $3.00 in Quartered Golden Oak or Mahogany finishes.
Women navy blue wool serge Mackintoshes reduced from 5 to 3.35. A finer plaid lined version cut from Regular 7. Men tan covert and all wool finishing Mackintoshes offered from 4 down to 3. West Store on Second Floor features these sales items today.
Holmes, a Klondike prospector, returns from the Yukon with souvenirs and photos. He predicts a bright future for industrious young men and plans to return to the Yukon with claims and business prospects. He notes Dawson City population around 5,000 and wider valley settlement near 40,000, plus four banks and new schools.
Representative McAleer of Philadelphia introduced in the House a bill to appropriate 200000 to establish a national military park at Valley Forge. The bill would appoint a ten member commission by the President to determine park limits and oversee establishment.
Bessie Parsons aged 16 daughter of William Parsons tried to elope with Harry Saunders manager of a medicine show. The plan was thwarted last night when her visiting aunt intercepted Saunders and interrupted the escape as the couple were about to depart from the Secre bak area. The scene unfolded as the show’s caravan arrived in Cambridge and the aunt confronted them.
The Leyland Line adds the steamship Canadian of 9300 gross tons and 6010 registered tonnage arriving from Newcastle. With improved facilities the ship accommodates 102 saloon passengers on the upper deck and will operate between Liverpool and New York.
Condensed cablegrams note arches to be erected by American and German residents for the Sydney celebration of the new commonwealth on January 1. The Kilpatrick transport, carrying 900 Philippine-bound troops under Col McCrea, has reached Port Said after sailing from New York on November 18. Dispatches report an L A quitaine accident caused by a condenser explosion and the Calbria grounding near Sandeleak after leaving Hamburg on November 11.
Dr White's Electric Comb claims to cure dandruff hair loss and headaches while costing the same as a regular comb. Marketed as unbreakable and impossible to cut hair, it sells with a written guarantee and stamps for one. Ladies 50c Gents 85c Adults sought to sell nationwide with agents in demand.
Samuel George Dessauer of Chicago, freed after a London prison escape and rearrest on a U S forgery extradition warrant, was released today as Illinois authorities cable they do not want him.
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