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THE MORNING NEWS. I J. H. ESTILL, President te<l 1888 \ NTTMBKRI7.B64. New York City’s New Postmaster. William R. Wilcox, the new postmaster, of New Tork city, was born in Smyrna, N. Y.. in 1863, and, after he was graduated from the Normal School in Brockport, won honors in the University of Rochester. He serv ed as principal in the Webster Academy and in the Spring Valley High School. With the small amount of money he had accumulated he came to New York and entered the Columbia Law School, from which he was graduated with high honors in 1899, and in the following year was ad mitted to the bar. Shortly thereafter he wrote several treatises on political and social economy and became interested in educational progress on the East Side of New York city. In a short time he was known as an ac tive member of the Union League Club and of the New York Bar Associa tion and took a wide interest in advancing clean politics inside the Re publican organization. f His participation in active politics dates from his nomination for rep resentative in the Thirteenth .Congressional district, where he made the race against O. H. P. Belmont. The district was then overwhelmingly Demo cratic and the nomination of a Republican was little more than a matter of form. Mr. Wilcox entered into the campaign with such energy and cut down the Democratic vote so substantially that he amazed his friends as well as his opponents. His activities in other directions outside of politics attracted attention, and after his defeat he was kept in view. After Low was elected. Mayor. Mr. Wilcox was appointed Park Commissioner. In his new office he more than justified the soundness of Mayor Low's judgment. He took a deep personal interest in maintaining the public breathing spots and in adding to their beauty and attractiveness. In this he was aided by a natural love of botanical research. During his term of office he caused to be improved and laid the foundation for the im provement of many hundreds of acres of public grounds that came under his Jurisdiction. ,< REPULSED JAPS WITH GREAT LOSS A STORY TOLD AT MUKDEN HAS IT THAT TURNING MOVEMENT WAS DEFEATED. Details Are Given Circumstantially, but tlie Story Is Not Officially Confirmed—Effort of the Japanese Wu* to Turn the Flank of Gen. llennenl.unipfT—Kennenknmpff Am bushed the Japanese—Their Dosses Deported as Heavy, Mukden, Dec. s.—There is a persist ent rumor that the force of Japanese sent to turn Gen. Rennenkampff’s flank, has been repulsed with great loss. The story is not yet officially con firmed, but details are given with great circumstantiality. It is stated that Gen. Rennenkampff, who knew the movement was maturing, awaited the Japanese at the mouth of a cap tured pass and that the Japanese turn ing force threw themselves unsuspect ingly into Ihe ambuscade, where, after the fight, the Russiuns collected 600 Japanese corpses. It is added that there are 1,000 more Japanese corpses which it has been im possible to collect owing to the fire of the Japanese. Thts does not Include the Japanese loss In wounded. The Russian loss, according to this account, was only thirty or forty men. JAPANESE ATTACKED; REPULSED WITH LOSS. Mukden, Dec. s.—The night of Dec. 2 the Japanese began a heavy artillery fire on Putllolt (Lone Tree) Hill, pav ing the way for an infantry attack. The Russian artillery answered vigor ously for several hours and then slackened. The Japanese, imagining the Russian fire had been silenced, flung themselves In masses against the trenches, where they were allowed to come within close range and then were met with withering volleys and coun ter charge with the bayonet. The Jap anese fled, having sustained enormous losses. A Cossack expedition which was sent the night of Dec. 2 to capture a Japa nese battery on the Russian right flank wus only partially successful. The Cossacks wiped out the Japanese sen tries, killed the gunners and got pos session of the battery, but were unable to remove the guns, owing to the rapid arrival of Japanese reinforcements. An attack by the Japanese on Pou tlloff Hill on Dec. $ wrss probsbly due in psrl lo a wish to distract attention from sapper operations on a neighbor ing hill near Ihe village of fthakhe; hut these ope rut lons were discovered And repulsed and lbs Jspause* JsaEbatmab IHcfiung Jto£. IV. R. WILLCOX EXPRESS CAR ROBBED AND MESSENGER SHOT. Done Robber Dll Not Open Main Safe Containing $200,000. Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 5.—A Wells- Fargo express car on an Atchison, To peka and Santa Fe overland passenger train, westbound, was entered early to day somewhere between Needles and Daggett, and Evan O. Roberts, express messenger, was shot and probably fa tally wounded. The way safe was rifled, but the main safe, said to contain $200,000 in pension money, was not robbed, so far as known. Officers of the express com pany say the robber secured about S4OO and that the main safe was not open ed. The robbery-was not discovered un til the train reached Daggett. Con ductor Hawes opened the door of the express car at Daggett and found Mes senger Roberts lying on the floor, semi conscious. The contents of the rifled safe were scattered about the car. Roberts was so seriously wounded that he was unable to tell much about the robbery. He said that he had dis covered someone on the blind baggage car shortly after the train left Needles and had been about to open the door, when a man, whom he took to be a negro, broke open the door and enter ed. Before the messenger could draw his revolver the bandit opened fire, wounding Roberts, probably mortal ly. The bandit Is believed to be one of a number of negro tramps lately no ticed around Daggett. Word was received late to-day that a colored tramp had been arrested at Barstow, charged with the robbery. SAYS GOVERNMENT FIGURED TOO HIGH. Pnt an Extra Week In to the Din ners’ Report. Augusta, Dec. 5.—R. M. Mixon, a well-known railroad man, who furnished a ginners’ report to the De partment of Agriculture from one of the South Carolina districts, takes is sue with the recent bureau report on the cotton crop. Mr. Mixson says that the 'reports made from the country were inclusive of Nov. 20. while the bureau says It’s figures show cotton ginned to Nov. 14. He argues that the putting of this extra week into the report makes the estimate something ' over 600,000 bales too much. Mr. Mixson argues generally and forcibly that the government estimate is far in excess of real conditions. CRACKSMEN CRACKED A POSTOFFICE SAFE. Fort Worth. Tex., Dec. S.—Cracks men entered the Fort Worth postofllce at the stock yard to-day, blew open the safe with dynamite and rifled it, securing $1(0 in cash up I SSO In stamps. Nine registered Idler* wers ie<> taken. The office hsd Just pre viously deposited $1,200 |n the bank. Fostoffi' - Inspector Rolff, who Is Investlasting, think* u the work of experts. PREACHERS WHOM METHODISTS GET APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE FOB THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTH GEORGIA. Last Night the Appointment! Were Announced at Mcßae by Bishop Duncan ns the Crowning Feature of the Conference—Large Sum Was Raised for the Erection of n ■ Chapel in Cuba—Sessions of the Last Day. Mcßae, Ga„ Dec. 5. —At 7 o’clock, long before the hour for the reading of the appointments, the large auditorium of the South Georgia College was filled to overflowing. Many of the ministers did without their supper, coming 11- rectly from the afternoon session to the college before the arrival of the Bishop. A number of old time hymns were sung by the audience. After devotional exercises, the minutes of the afternoon session were read and approved. A res olution thanking the citizens of Mc- Rae and Helena for their kind hospi tality, the churches, the banks and the press was unanimously passed. For a Cuban Chapel. A telegram from Bishop Candler, who is at present holding the North Carolina conference, asking the South Georgia Conference to give $5,000 for the erection of a chapel in Soladad, Cuba, to be used by Rev. Harry Barl well, formerly of this conference, caus ed Rev. W. C. Lovett to take up a col lection from every section of the au ditorium. Subscriptions were given ranging from $5 to SSO. A feature of the collection was subscriptions from different classes in Wesleyan Female College and the South Georgia Col lege. Someone In the audience brought down the house by giving $5 for Rev. W. A. 'Huckabee's ten children. When SI,OOO was raised, a hat col lection was taken, after which the au dience joined In singing "Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow,” as an expression of joy and thanksgiving for the free will offerings. Rev. Bascom Anthony’s baby boy went forward and gave $lO. Before leaving the stage the Bishop placed his hands on the little boy’s head In blessings. Annonnrrd Appointment*. Before announcing the appointments, the Bishop said: "Sometimes I hear some of the brethren say ‘I am going up to receive my disappointment.’ ” Though this, he said, in a spirit of pleasantry, is unworthy of anv true minister. Exhorting the ministers to receive the appointments in the spirit of God, the announcements were made as follows: Savannah District. T. D. Ellis, presiding elder; Trinity, Guyton Fisher, J. A. Smith, assistant; Wesley Monumental, O. B. Chester; Grace, E. F. Morgan; Epworth, J. P. Tyson; Eden Mission, C. W. Jordan; Guyton, G. D. Moses; Springfield, J. D. Mathews; Oliver Mission, J. D. Math ews; Rocky Ford Mission, N. S. Kemp: Mlllen, W. G. Allaben; Millen Mission S. H. Bryan; Midville, H. J. Graves; Habersham Mission, J. P. Bross; Waynesboro, R. Kerr; iMt. Zion, Claude S. Bridges; Sylvania, J. E. Seals; Mc- Bridge, M. M. McDonnell; Girard. J. M. Rustin; Hlnesville, J. N. Hudson; Tay lor's Creek, C. M. Littlejohn; Bryan Mission, T. E. Pharr. North Macon District. B. Anthony, presiding elder; Mul berry, W. N. Ainsworth; Vineville, J. H. Scruggs; East Macon, T. M. Chris taln; Jeffersonville, P. W. Ellis; Allen town Mission, William Kitchens; Gor don, C. W. Curry, one to be supplied; O. H. Walker; Ivirton and Mission, S. W. Brown; Washington Mission, H. Stevens; Sandersville, W. Langston; Tennllle, Walter Anthony; Warthen, T. C. Gardner; Avera, J. P. Dell; Mat thews, C. A. Norton; Louisville, W. W. Seals; Wadley, R. M. Allison; Bartow, J. N. Peacock; Davisboro and New Hope, J. G. Christian; Riddleville Mis sion, Aaron Kelley; Wesleyan Chris tian Advocate, W. C. Lovett, editor; agent Orphans’ Home, W. A. Hucka bee; professor Wesleyan Female Col lege, C. R. Jenkins. South VI ii con District. J. B. Johnstone, presiding elder: First Street, J. M. Glenn: Second Street and Mission, J. M. Bass; Cen tenary, M. A. Morgan, Bibb circuit, J. D. Harrison; Bonaire, L. A. Hill; Ilnadllla and Snow circuit, J. W. Sny der; Vienna circuit, B. E. Whitting ton; Pinehurst circuit, T. R. MdMlch ael; Hawkinsvllle, J. H. Mather: Fort Valley, T. G. Lang; Marshallville, T. W. Parley; Montezuma, L. J. Ballard, Oglethorpe and Liberty, A. Lester; Macon County Mission. W. S. John son; Knoxville and Roberta, G. W. Chlldres; Perry and Providence, T. E. Davenport; Byron circuit, W. Lane; missionaries to Cuba. E. E. Clements and H. B. Bardwell. Columbus District, J. O. A. Cook, presiding elder; Co lumbus St. I.tike, T. Copelind; Co lumbus. St. Paul, J. W. Shoaff; Co lumbus. Broad Street and North High lands. I. F. Griffith, and supply, W. T. Lamberth: Columbus, Rose Hill. T. It. Thompson; Columbus, Kant High lands. Leon O. Lewis; Cataula. W. T. Clarke; Hamilton Mission, E. E. Gard ner; Midland. G. A. Davis; Waverly Hall, W. T. Steward; Geneva Mission, J. W. Bridge*; Talbotton. F. McCul lough: Talbot, W. C. Glenn; Butler Mission, J. B. Lewis; Reynolds, J. Swain; Bethel. R. M. Ross; Buena Vista. W. D. McGregor; Marion Mis sion, A. H. Bozeman; Cusscta, H. L. Pearson; missionary to Cuba, O. N, Mat Donnell. Amerteu* District. American district; W, F. Smith, presiding elder: Amerl cus and mission; J. P. Wardlaw, K K. Turner; dumpier circuit, J. W. Con nors; BllavHl# circuit, W. K. Dennis; Hmithvale circuit, K. M, Overby; Rrori wood circuit, J. C. Parker; Parrott Mission, W, C. Wads; Kichland cir cuit, M. F Beals, Stewart circuit, Glean L. Evans, ftprlngvllle and Georgetown, O. W Thomas; Port Galie* circuit, J. I. Funderburk; Daw son, O, P Cook; fulhbcrt, J, A. Thomas; Plains circuit, T. I, Nsaae, Continue! on Sixth Bags. SAVANNAH. GA.. TUESDAY. DECEMBER G. 1904. GREENE AND GAYNOR GIVE MOODY A TEXT. Thinks That Dench Warrants Should Be Served in Any District. Washington, Dec. 6.—Attorney Gen eral W. H. Moody in his annual report to Congress recommends the enactment of a. law .which will provide in sub stance that where an Indictment is duly returned to a court of the United States, the judge of that court may, In his discretion, issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the defendants wher ever they may be found within the ter ritorial limits of the United States. The Attorney General explains that much embarrassment in the adminis tration of the law has arisen from the inability of the Unite I States to bring an offender to the pic ce and the court whereby the eonstltut on and laws the accusation against hi n must be tried. Mr. Moody cites a number of cases under the present law* in which justice has been defeated or greatly delayed and large expense unnecessarily In curred by the government. Among these cases is that of the co-defendants with Capt. Oberlin M. Carter in the Savannah harbor im provement frauds. Mr. Moody out lines the proceedings and says that only after a delay of twenty-six months did the United States reach the point where, under the law, they were permitted to take men charged with a grave crime to the place pro vided by the constitution for their trial. Then the two defendants whose presence was most desired fled the country, and' although persistent and continued effort for their recovery has been made, they are still at large. Un til they shall be apprehended, it has been deemed undesirable to proceed with the trial of the other defendants upon the Indictment. FIrThT/T GARAGE. Ten Men Were Injured and Auto mobiles Destroyed. New York, Dec. s.—Ten persons were injured and $250,000 worth of property destroyed, as the result of explosions caused by a spark leaping from a gasoline machine on which a chauffeur was working in an automobile garage on West Thirty-ninth street to-day. Forty automobiles were destroyed or badly damaged, and so rapid was the progress of the fire that men work ing in the second story of the build ing had no opportunity to escape by way of the stalrwayfc and were forced to leap from the windows. The spark which started the fire communicated with a tank, holding 100 gallons of gasoline. There were forty five automobiles in the building, but the dense smoke prevented the rescue of a majority of them. The 100 gallon tank exploded soon after the fire started and spread the flames to other tanks, and in a short time there were ten distinct explosions, filling the building.with fife and tiihdke. The garage was practically destroyed. RIGHT ACKNOWLEDGED TO 3,100,000 FLORIDA ACRES. Important and Dong-Pending Case Decided by .Indge I.oeke. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. s.—An Im portant decision, ending a suit pending in the United States court for over ten years past, was made by Judge Locke to-day when a decree was entered in the case of Theodore Dalcour et al. vs. the United States. The suit is for 3,100,- •)0 acres of land in Franklin and Washington counties, known as the Forbes purchase. The claim of com plainants was based on an old Spanish grant, and the decree entered to-day is In their favor and establishes their patent as valid. , The United States are directed to Is sue patents to complainants for all said lands. An appeal In the case will toe taken by the United States. germaFwarship TO VISIT SAVANNAH. The Bremen Is Expected to Reach This Port Feb. SO. Atlanta, Dec. 5. —The German war ship Bremen will visit Savannah on Feb. 20 next, and remain there a week. Gov. Terrell to-day received a letter from Secretary of State John Hay stating this fact. and asking the Governor to see that the usual courte sies were extended. Gov. Terrell to day wrote a letter to Mayor Myers, calling attention to the letter from the Secretary of State and requesting him to call upon the officers of the Bremen when she arrives there. Adjutant Gen eral Harris will write a similar letter to H. S. Colding, of the Georgia Naval Battalion. THE BOONE LETTERS^ CAME BACK IN MAIL They Are of Importance In tlie Snayne Investigation. Washington, Dec. s.—The Boone let ters, which were Introduced by the prosecution against Judge Charles Swayne and mysteriously disappear ed. have been recovered by the House Judiciary CommltUee through the mail. It was stated by a member of the committee that Ihe letters had been Inadvertently mixed with some other papers and when discovered were re turned. TWO MEN KILLED IN FIGHT ABOUT A DOG. Knoxville, T*nn. # Dm, ft.—Deputy Sheriff ScCtinty of Audaruon county, and a man named MuiuOitjfHl. ar d*ad aa a raauit of a fight over a dog. Tha oftk#r wiin wa • the only trit loM to the tragedy. %%(-! In NlrlMHimil, Richmond, Vi,, Due, ft. —Tha city Council to-night uitanilivtonly adopt ed • resolution appointing a com mine# of flftetfoi to go f 4# W*gh!ngt4>n and In* vile the I'rfKidtiil to atop In Rich* murid hi# ivuUutyiiU4 Southern tour* f%t>. • •./ The Leiters Mining Town That Is Defended by Fire of Machine Guns. TWO NOTES BEAR CARNEGIE’S NAME INDORSED BY C. L. CHADWICK. ONE IS FOR $250,000 AND THE OTH ER FOR $.100,000. Best Authority States That There Are Snob Notes— United States At torney Has the Smaller Note, nod the Other Is in the Deposit Bov of President Beckwith of the Oberlin Hank—Beck with and Spear Are Under Bond of SIO,OOO. Cleveland, 0., Dec. s,—There were numerous new angles developed to day In connection with the affairs of Mrs. Cassle L. Chadwick and the trou bles of the closed Citizens’ National Bank of Oberlin. O. President C. T. Beckwith and Cash ier Frank Spear of the Oberlin insti tution were brought here from Oberlin by United States Marshal Chandler and a deputy shortly before noon. The bank officials were later arraigned be fore United States Commissioner Starek. Both pleaded not guilty and waived a preliminary hearing. Com missioner Starek fixed the ball at $lO,- 000 in each case and bound the two men over to the grand Jury, which meets In February next. Spear was shortly afterward releas ed on a bond. Late this evening Pres ident Beckwith secured bondsmen and the aged banker was given his free dom. Ahe They Forgeries!. That the Oberlin bank, or President Beckwith, really possessed notes for $250,000 and $509,000 respectively, with the name of Andrew Car negie signed therto, Is now known as a definite fact. Wheth er these notes are forgeries is yet to be shown. This is stated on the au thority of United States District At torney Sullivan and a very prominent banker of Cleveland. District Attorney Sullivan declared to-day that he had the note for $250,- 000 with Mr. Carnegie’s signature in his possession and that it bore the name of Andrew Carnegie and was in dorsed by C. L. Chadwick. A widely known banker, who re quested that his name not be used, stated positively that he had seen the $500,000 note signed, “Andrew Car negie.” This banker said he was not familiar enough with Mr. Carnegie’s signature to state positively whether the signature was genuine or a for gery. Dosser Itunlifleil as Receiver. Receiver Nathan Loeser filed his bond to-day, thus making him the le gal custodian of all property owned by Mrs. Chadwick. It is stated that the approval of Mr. Loeser’s bond ties up absolutely all of Mrs. Chadwick’s property, and not a dollar of her debts can be paid out of the proceeds of her estate. All cred itors, it is said, must share alike. This is supposed to apply to the Newton claims. If there is an attempt to pay it out of any money that may be due to tlie estate. Bmll Chadwick, son of Mrs. C. 1,. Chadwick, arrived here from New York to-day, and at once went to his moth er's home at the comer of Euclid and Genessee avenues. The young man was deeply depressed. He refused to talk for publication. Those Two Big Notes. The two notes hearing the signature of Andrew Carnegie were found among the assetß of the Citizens' National Bank at Oberlin. According to the best obtainable Information, these notes are for $250,000 and $500,000, re spectively. The note for $250,000, it Is stated, bears the date of Jan. 7, 1904, and reads as follows: "One year after date, I promise to pay to C. L. Chadwick or order $250,- 000. with interest at 5 per cent, (Signed.) ’’Andrew Carnegie.” This note Is indorsed on tho back by c. L. Chadwick. The note for $500,000 is said to be In the safe deposit box of President Beck with nl Oberlin, and the key Is Iri his Hul I'rortMir Hip Mubpuonjtfl w *r* in-duy ny it I nut HprkwKh Mnd Hpfur mid *|o limt Hv*r Dvumw, of tii* oli*ftlfi Hunk, by Com. intJu*ioti#r KtMO’k, tfarm to produo* •( III* fa** flog farfof# tfa* grit id Jury *ll out*-* mid uilUUntf In ffa*tr VI" Irfffaogfag fa fag btUik. STREET SCENE IN ZIEGLER, ILL. "that purport to be signed by Andrew Carnegie and especially notes for $250,- 000 and $500,000 respectively." They are also orderpd to bring Into court, “all checks and nates that bear the name of C. L. Chadwick, or Cas sie L. Chadwick, either as payee, maker or Indorser.” ‘‘l WAS A DUPE OR FOOL,” BECKWITH DECLARED. He Told the Story of the Notes Which Aggregate $ 1 .250.000. Cleveland, 0., Dec. 6.—Seated in the office of the United States District At torney this afternoon. President C. T. Beckwith of the failed Citizens’ Na tional Bank ol' Oberlin, made a con fession regarding the bank’s transac tions with Mrs. Cassle L. Chadwick. Mr. Beckwith said: "I am either an awful dupe or a terrible fool, I gvess there is no doubt about my bsing a fool. 1 know I have done wrong, and although crush ed to the earth myself. I do not pro pose to be made a scapegoat to shield the sins of others. The truth Is that others also must be called to the bar to answer for their part in this ter rible affair, and one of those whose answer must be had is Mrs. Caasle L. Chadwick.” The banker spoke in broken sen tences, and tears were streaming from his eyes. His acquaintance with Mrs. Chadwick began three years ago. The attorneys for Herbert D. Newton, the Brookline, Mass., banker, have stated that their client loaned Mrs. Chadwick money only after a note signed. "An drew Carnegie,” had been indorsed by the president and cashier of a national bank. The men who indorsed the note were President Beckwith and Cash ier Spear of the Citizens’ National Bank of Oberlin, O, Relating this matter. Banker Beck with continued his story of the bank’s transactions with Mrs. Chadwick as follows: Another for $500,000. "Yes, we indorsed the note in addi tion to one other note for $500,000, but never for the purpose for which they were used.” ‘‘Do you mean to say that there are two $500,000 notes in addition to the note for $250,000?” was asked Mr. Beck with. ’’Yes, notes aggregating $1,250,000.” “It has not been generally under stood that there were two notes for $500,000,” was suggested. “I know It, I know it; but the notes exist just the same,” said Mr. Beck with. "One of them is in the hands Of the receiver and the other ought to be In the hands of Mrs. Chadwick. If She has disposed of it, she has done something which she swore she would not do. So please make it plain that a solemn oath was taken that the notes which bear our indorsement were never to be used by Mrs. Chadwick for the purpose of raising money, and she knew it." Said lie Was Carnegie’s Attorney. "Mr. Beckwith, to correct any wrong impression would It not be wise for you to state how Mrs. Chadwick induced you to place your signature upon the note?" "My God, I would like to if I thought It would make it clear. To tell the story would be to tell the tale of torture and transactions covering a period of over a year. I cannot tell the story before 1 go on the witness stand. I must seek advice.” "Did you have the slightest sus picion that the notes carrying the name of Andrew Carnegie were not genuine?" “In heaven’s name, how could we have had suspicion? Mrs. Chadwick swore to both of us and one or more witnesses that she personally saw Mr. Carnegie sign his name to the notes she placed before us. But we said that we must be sure. How are we to know? The answer came In less than two days when a New York attorney appeared In Oberlin, who said he was the attorney of Mr. Carnegie—his special agent. He vouched for the correctness of the claims made by Mrs. Chadwick. In every way we at tempted to make certain that we were engaged in a legitimate business tran saction.” Salil Securities Were Docked Up. "How about the attest held by Ira Reynolds; did you see him?" Mr. Beck with was asked. “Yes, many times, and what slid we understand? We understood every word that everything was all right and that genuine securities were lock ed up in the vaults of the Wade Park Bank. I don’t know now. Why don’t somebody find out; that is the ques tion; why don't somebody find out? "Just now I can see back to the first time I came to know Mrs. Chadwick In a business way. It was something over a year ago that I learned that W. H. Kay and Henry Wurst of Elyria had had some dealings with Mrs. Chad wick. They were known as shrewd business men. I began to Inquire, for, jib a business tnsn, I wauled to exert every effort to turn an honest dollar. 1 guess my Inquiries reached Ihe ears of Mrs. Chadwick. At any rate, she came to Oberlin, and It was there the thing began. I began looking for le gitimate business. Mrs. Chadwick? Well, you muet Judge for yourself. A second Interview, and f made a emsll loan. It was promptly met. In sddl- Hon. we secured considerable splendid business "Kroni tlisrs on the story lead Into CetUUsued on Filth Page, & CENTS A COPT. DAJLY. $8 A YEAR. WEEKLY 2 TIMEB-A-WEEK. $1 A TEAR LAST SESSION OF 58TH CONGRESS HAS NOW BEEN LAUNCHED. NO BUSINESS WAS TRANSACTED ON THE OPENING DAY. Democrats and Hepuhllcana Mlnnlcd ns IMeasnntly as Ever, None the Less Friendly on Account of the Difference* I*ef| to Ihe Arbitra ment of the People on Nov. 8. Many Floral Gifts for the Mem bers— ProeeedliiK* of noth Houses. By R. M. Lamer. Washington, Dec. 5. —A spirit of good feeling prevailed at the Capitol to-day, in spite of the wretched weather and some unpleasant recollections of the late election. Democrats and Republi cans in the House and Senate mingled freely and laughed and joked over what happened Nov. 8. The floral offerings In the Senate chamber were beautiful. Conspicuous for their size and exceptional beauty were the decorations on Senator Ttll roan’s desk, consisting of a large bas ket of white chrysanthemums and American Beauties. Senator Latimer also received a basket of pink roses and golden chrysanthemums. Senator Bacon did not recalve floral gifts, but he and Senator Clay were cordially greeted by their associates on both sides of the chamber. In the House the floral display was equally attractive, and the fraternal spirit correspondingly liberal on both sides of the chamber. Only a few of the Democrats from New York city were remembered with floral gifts, but the Republican side was A veritable flower garden. The members of the South Carolina and Georgia delegation, with a few exceptions, were on hand when the roll was called, and the absentees are on their way here. Sessions Wers brief. With the Senate In session thirteen mlnuteH and the House fifty-three min utes, the last session of the Fifty eighth Congress was assembled to-day. The time of both bodies was devoted entirely to the usual formalities at tended by scenes familiar but always Interesting. There were the greetings between members, the great floral dis play and 'the hundreds of visitors with beautifully gowned women pre dominating. Corridors, committee rooms and cloak rooms were thronged. The bustle extended even to the floors of the chambers, although no weighty legislative problems awaited solution. The gavels of Senator Frye, president pro tern of the Senate, and Speaker Cannon, of the House, fell exactly at 12 o’clock. The opening prayers were made by the chaplains, Rev. Edward Everett Halo, D. D., in the Senate, and Rev. H. N. Couden In the House. In Respect for Hoar and ((nay. In both the Senate and the House the committees were appointed to wait on the President and Inform him that Congress was ready to receive any communication he had to send. Resolu tions of respect to the memory of the late Senators Hoar of Massachusetts, and Quay of Pennsylvania, were adopt ed by both houses and the adjourn ments were further tributes to their memory. Tlie only business outside of the usual first day routine was the adop tion of a resolution In the House ex tending until Jan. 5. 190f. the time In which the Merchant Marine Commis sion may make Its report. NEARLY ALL SENATORS WERE IN ATTENDANCE. Warmly Applandrd Vice President- Elect Fairbanks. Washington, Dec. s.—The Senate con vened promptly at noon to-day. The first senator in his seat was Platt of New York. Long before 12 o'clock the galleries were filled, but the buzz of conversation ceased abruptly when President Pro Tern. Frye's gavel fell. Rev. Edward Everett Hale, D. D.. chaplain of the Senate, offered prayer, which was listened to by nearly every senator. Two seats had been vacated by death, those of Senators Hoar of Mas sachusetts end Quay of Pennsylvania. Their successors, Senatnrs-elect Cran* of Massachusetts and Knox of Penn sylvania attended the session. The floral decoration* were equal to those of any session in tho history of the Henste. Many desks were over flowing with the offerings, and tha Sen ate force waa occupied front 11 until It o’clock In arranging them so sena tors could take their seals. When Mens tor Fairbanks, the Vice President -elect, entered the chamber, he was greeisd warmly by many of his colleagues. The visitors applauded bis entrance with rbssrs and hand. Gapping. He n a tor Allison mad# the usual for- Continued on FIRM F*B