Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1903 — In the National Capital. [ARTICLE]

In the National Capital.

Senator Penrose introduced a bill authorizing the purchase of the farm at Appomattox on which the surrender of i Gen. Lee took place. Major Louis/'B. Lawson of the judge advocate general's department has been retired on accouut of disabilities incurred during the Chinese campaign. Senator Foraker introduced an amende ment to the naval appropriatles Mil making citizens of Fort»-ittco eligible to appouUu.;C4t -*< cadets at the naval und military academies. Senate passed House bill providing for creation of general staff of army, but it 4s-amended so as not to go into effect uutil Gen. Milea’ retirement. Retirement of Clara Barton from Red Cross presidency and reorganization are urged bj Gen. John M. Wilson. Mrs;Cowlcs and others; evidence submitted to Congress that she has given herself arbitrary power.