The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-08-01

orally approved by his brother officers, who
think his negligence inexcusable. and who,
in addition, dislike him, because of his harsh
ness and martinetism toward his interiors in
rank.
INDIAN SCHOOLS.
Gen. Thomas J. Morgan, Commissioner Of
Indian Affairs is considering the appointment of
teachers in Indian schools. He has received
a large number OF applications, but he said
to-day that in making appointments, as well as
in making changes he would be governed
entirely by the fitness OF the applicants. He
says that it Is his intention TO try TO make the
Indian schools, like the public schools. nom
political and non-sectarian. He favors the
policy of having the schools under the man.
Rgement Of the Government, and while renew
ing the contract with most of the contract
schools for the next year, he does not favor the
starting of new schools OF this kind. There
are some 159 schools which are under the sole
management of the Government, and some II
schools which are conducted mainly by the
various religious denominations under contract
with the Government. The churches render
valuable assistance in Indian education by
experimenting the work done by the Govern
mcnt in places where the appropriation does
not permit the establishment of a Government
school.
NEW KNAPsACKs FOR THE ARMY.
The knapsack by which the weight Of the
burden carried is transferred to the hips from
the shoulders has been under trial for some
time by the authorities of the War Department
So favorable have been the reports received
from the officers testing it that the Ordnance
Bureau has been ordered to manufacture 1900
for use in the army
TRIAL TRIP OF THE YORKTOWN.
Commodore Ramsey, of the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, on Friday last informed Secretary Tracy
that the new cruiser Yorktown was ready to
start upon her four-days' trial cruise. This
trial cruise was provided for in the contract,
and is 10 be made within four months of the
date of her provisional acceptance, which time
win expire Aug. 4. The board appointed TO
supervise the trial consists of Capt. Bridgeman,
Engineer Stivers and Constructor Steele. After
this trial the Yorktown will 60 10 Newport for
her turning trial by Commodore Walkers
Board. Mr.. Charles Cramp, of the firm which
constructed her. was at the Navy Department
Friday in consultation with tho officials upon
the final settlement. There yet remains about
81, 900 due the contractors.
VETERANS IN THE CITY.
Capt. VIM. gierbower, Co. A. s7th Pa, Grand
Rapids. Mich. Comrade Bierbower belongs TO
Samuel Judd Post Newaygo, Mich, and is an
Aid on the Staff Of the Commander-in- Chief
He was prisoner of war for % months hav-
ing been captured under Milroy ut Winchester.
His business in Washington was putting in
some patent appliances ia planning mill
Samuel Batty, LIST Pa. Reserves Clarks, Eeb.
Comrade Batty has been on trip through the
" Johnnies' country, and was on his way 10
Philadelphia He is a prosperous farmer.
CHAT ABOUT PEOPLE
The Lewiston Me- Journal says that Tom
Reed recently said while Rt Rockiand: "We
managed 10 get our district out OF the doubtful
list last Fall, but il looks as though with the
help Of the postOfices we will be able to put it
back again"
Representative Russell, of Connecticut,
thinks that Hon. Thos. Reed will be the next
Speaker.
1t is claimed that First Assistant Postmaster
General Garrison has removed 1900 fourth
class postmasters in the Same time that Mr.
Villas removed 1000. Ills best record SO far
was LOIS in one week, and his average rate
il now 500 week.
Representative Samuel J. Randall feels sure
there will be an extra session, and thinks that
Oct q will be about the right time TO begin il.
This would give time for the Representatives
elected from the new States 10 take their seats.
Representative ID. II. Henderson, of Iowa,
thinks tho President will call an extra session
Of Congress. to meet about Nov. /. lie would
call it earlier but for the campaigns in Iowa
and Ohio. which viii make il inconvenient for
the Senators and Representatives from these
States 10 be away from home.
Gov. Larrabee, Of Iowa, is said TO be q for
midable competitor for Senator Allisons seat.
The lAtter's term will expire in 1891.
Representative Strubie, OF Iowa, thinks there
is very little prospect OF the Legislature Of that
State repeating the prohibition law The law
is not strictly enforced, especially in the larger
towns, where anybody can get liquor who
really wants it.