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SENATOR HEARST DEAD,

Senator George Hearst, Of California, died az
his residence IN Washington, Saturday evening
Feb. =, Of a complication Of Diseases resulting
from serious arrangement Of the bowels. The
senator had been III FOR some months, and not
withstandng the fact that he received the
benefit OF the most careful nursing and skilful
medical attention, steady aud uninterrupted
decline had been observed, and several weeks
ago u was seen that his case was hopeless one
change Tor the worse WAS noticed day or
two before his death, and he grew weaker and
weaker until O'Clock on Saturday. when he
passed into state Of coma, aud died at 1910 D.
m, 50 quietly that Mrs. Hearst, who was hold
ing bis hand did not know he had passed way
until informed by the physician.
Senator Hearst was born in Franklin County
Mo-, Sept. 8, 1920 lie worked on his fathers
farm until 1850 when be went 10 California For
several years be was miner and prOspector
and became the owner Of valuable mining in
tercsts, aud Tor some years his income las been
$l,OOO day. lie also owns several large tracts
OF agricultural land in California and Mexico.
His fortune Is estimated at 100000 coo. He
was elected BY the Democrats 20 the California
Legislature IN 1865, aud served one term. In
les3 he was a candidate before the Democratic
State Convention for Governor but was de-
leated by Gen. StOnCman. When Gen. Miller,
United States Senator from California, died in
1850, Mr.. Hearst was appointed his successor
by Gov. Stoueman, and was elected 10 succeed
himself IN 1897. Senator Hearst was a man OF
action, aud took bat little part In The debate OF
the senate. He leaves a widow aud One son.
MI. w. X Hearst, proprietor Of the san Fran
cisco E1dmtier Senator Hearst was TAN and
slender, with blue eyes and long, gray beard.
lie was a good type Of the old California pio-
neer, being warm hearted, impulsye and gen
erOns. The funeral services took place at his
residence on Thursday, the remains being taken
10 California for intcrmcnt
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ANOTHER voRrH POLE ExpIopEp.


Lieut. Robert p. Pcary. Civil Engineer.
United States Navy. has secured leave Of
absence for Is months, with the object Ia view
of discovering tho North Pole. Lieut. Peary's
idea is 10 90 IS lar north as a whaling vessel
will carry him, and then strike for the pole on
foot across Greenland. lie intends TO have as
small an accompanying party as is consistent
with absolute necessity. and it will possibly be
composed Of not more than four or five Eski-
mos. while the baggage and other impediments
viii also be reduced TO the lowest scale. The
Lieutenant has already made tour Of Green
land, and has, therefore, a little experience OF
Arctic travel. At that time he was accompa-
nicd only hy few natives and dogs.
The results Of that tour were OF nature to
encourage him in the belief that his scheme for
travelling to the North Pole il quite feasible,
and since his return no has been quietly get
ting ready for the attempt. The expedition is
purely private enterprise, and the Govern
ment or the Navy have no part in IT, OF
course 10 is not known whether the North Pole
is on land or under water. but should the lat
ter be tho case, Lieut. Peary's undertaking
would prove a dismal failure even if no sue
ceeded in overcoming all intervening obstacles.
The Lieutenant will take for provisions penn
mican, hard bread, baked beans, condensed
milk. cranberry sauce and compressed tea with
spirit lamp to boil tho tea. lie will 20 imme-
diately TO Smiths SOnnd, and will be ready 20
commence his perilous journey by the LIST Of
May. He is sanguino Of the success Of his ex-
updition
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BANQUET TO GEN, vEAzEY.

A banquet IN honor Of Commander-in-C Chief
w. g. Neazey was given by the Department OF
the Potomac, GAR, at Normley's Hotel FRI
day evening, Feb %, which was an enjoyable
affair After partaking Of the good things pro-
vided, Department Commander Urell made a
neat speech Of welcome, in which he asked
those in attendance who were not members Of
the Department Of the Potomac 10 join with
those who were in hOnoring the guest Of the
evening, Commander NeRzey. lie closed by
introducing Past COmmander-in- Chief Gen.
Burdett as tOastmaster, who, on assuming his
position, regretted the absence Of Congressional
comrades who were compelled 10 be absent In
attendance az the Capitol, there being night
session of both Houses.
Gen. Burdett then introduced Secretary
Proctor, who responded 10 the toast 1.-THE
President Oftbe United States" The Secretary
referred to the good feeling the President had
for all Grand Army men, and said he was the
genuine friend Of his comrades The Secretary
also referred in glowing terms 10 the services
Gen. koRzey had rendered his country during
the war. superintendent Of the Census Porter
responded 10 the toast "Our Country" aud
Gen. Neazey 10 the Grand Army Of the Re
public" lie euloFized the Department Of the
Potomac, saying that they had performed
grand work in securing employment for many
old comrades who had come TO Washington
seeking work aud no soldier had ever been re-
fused assistance
Remarks were made by Assistant Secretary
Of War Grant, Gen. Bussey and Commissioner
Douglass OF the District OF Columbia.
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DISTINGUISHED U. v. u. RECRUITS
SECRETARY WINDOWS WILL.

The will Of the late Secretary Of the Treasury
William Window Was filed ia the Probate Court
at Winona, Mimi. on Wednesday, Feb %. lie
bequeaths 10 his wife the family residence and
household furniture or, in case nj tie time Of
his death he owned no residence, ne then be-
quealhs 10 her $4,000 in addition TO one-third
part Of all the remaining property, and she is
constituted sole oxecutriK. The remainder II
the property is to be divided equally between
his three children, William d.. Ellen III. and
Florence Il. Window, but he leaves the same
under the control and management of Mrs.
Window for the period Of three years. The
petition Of Mrs. Window for probate Of the will
estimates the personal estate of the late Seere-
tary At $4,000.
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ALIRCOLK RELIC.

An old-fashi0nod French bedstead has been
discovered in Washington, and is now the
property Of Mrs. NJ, M. Magrudcr. IL is the
bedsteRd on which Abraham Lincoln slept dur
ing his entire occupancy OF the White House,
and on il his body was laid when the remains
were brought from tic house Of Mr.. Petersen,
opposite F0rG's Thcater, on Tenth street, after
the assassination. The same bedstcad was used
during the Administration az Gen Grant AID
portion Of THAT Of Dir. Hayes u was stored
In TIE attic 81 tie White House, and in The
early part O! President Arihur's Administra-
ton was purchased by MF. Magguder who was
employed al the White House Is a carpenter,
at the general sale Of furniture. IL has been
Identified by several OF the employees who were
at the White House during the periods men
TONED, particularly by the coored man who
made the beds, iy Mrs. Lincoln's messenger,
and by President Lincoln's valet Mrs Ma
gruder Also has handsome marbletop table,
purchased at the same sale. which has been
handed down from one Administration 10 an
other, that ID understood TO have been Presi-
dent William Henry Harrison's card table.
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BIG MONEY FOR PENSIONS,

Acting Secretary Of the Treasury EettIeton
on Thursday, Feb. &c, issued warrants for tho
payment Of nearly $40, 100000 on account OF
pensions. This amount was distributed among
the different agencies as follows: Augusta, Me-
$4,000; Boston, 81, 10000; Columbus, o.,
s5,250,000; Concord, n. H., $4,000; Des
Moincs, 100000; Troy $l,50O,OO0; In
dianapols, $255O.0O0; Knoxville, 81, 300, 900 /;
Louisville, 81 100000; Milwaukee, 1850. 900 !;
Kansas City, s2.450,0O0; San Francisco $1,000.
600; making in all $4,000, 900, in addition to
which S75s, 600 were paid out on account Of
nuVal pensions The requirements for pen
sions for the quarter ending March next are
about S3l. 100000. Including Thursdays dis
bursements little over S2l 100000 has already
been applied 10 that purpose, leaving nearly
100000 TO be met between now and March
q. The available cash balance in the Treasury
Feb. &c, stated by the Treasurer. is SIS, OOO,-
600, 80 that there will still be surplus after
paying all these pensions
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THE BILL VETOED.

The President returned to the Senate with
out his approval, the bill creating the Record
and Pension Division Of the War Department.
making DIR. i. &. Ainsworth. Assistant Surgeon
Y. = Army, now in charge Of Division in the
War Department, Colonel in the Army, in charge
OF the new Division. The President states his
objections % the bill at some length. 20 the
elect generally that IL is not competent for
Congress 10 nominate las the bill does) par
ticular person 20 iil an Office created by law.
The message was referred 10 the Committee on
Military Affairs, but il will hardly be taken
from the committee during the present Con-
uFess
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SENATOR BLAIR PROVIDED FOR.

Senator Henry w. Blair, of New Hampshire,
was nominated by the President on Friday,
Feb. p, rs Minister 20 China, 10 succeed Chas
DENLY, resigned. While Senator Blair was at
the White House a few days ago, President
Harrison asked him IL he would like 10 60 10
China The Senator told Gen. Harrison that
he could not answer that question without Civ
ing the matter some thought. But the Presi-
dent did not wait Tor Mr. Blair to make up his
mind, and consequently sent his name 10 the
Senate. For several minutes after the nOmina-
ton had been read 10 the Senate, Mr.. Blair
held quite q reception, as Senators from both
sides Of the chamber crowded about him ex-
tending congratulations. or course the Sena-
tor was not present az the Executive session,
which confirmed him Immediately, and lid not
hear all the pleasant things said about him by
las fellow Senators, only by repetition, but he
knows that the confirmation was unanimous,
and that Senator Harris Of Tennessee, arose
aud said he wanted the Clerk to emphasize in
the record the unanimity with which the SEN
ate had acted. The Presidents action in nom
mating Senator Blair is understood 10 have
been spontaneous, for no one, as far as can be
learned, suggested his name for the position.
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THE WoRAEs SUFFRAGE coRyRE.
WInN

The Woman's National Suffrage Convention
began It's annual session in Washington on
Thursday, Feb. 20 aud continued until Satur-
day, although a good deal was ACCOMPLISHED i'm
various churches during Sunday, several dele
gates 10 the convention being regularly
ordained preachers u the gospel.
Papers were read aud speeches were made by
many talented advocates Of suffrage for women
upon the various needs Of the geutler sex Of the
country, especially upon their right 10 the elect
i've franchise. Tho new State OF Wyoming eaDo
IN Tor a great deal Of praise, il being the only
State Ia the Union ia which women have won
their light Tor The ballot. senator arey, Of Wyo-
ming, addressed the convention during its SECS
sions upon Wyoming, the True Republic"
praihluR Tie women !uF the part they take In
the politics Of that State, aud paying them high
tribute Tor The manner ia which they exercise
the right OF franchise. lie exploded the old
theory That women would be led 10 vote a. d ia
Their husbands, saying that II anybody was in
huenced in such matters 10 was The men who
were generally prevailed upon by the women
10 vote As they dad. Other speakers we're Lille
DcyeTeuE Blake, Lide NeriWeihcr, Zerelda q.
Wallace, Julia Ward Howe Ella Smith DeVoe.
Isabella Brechcr Hooker, William Lloyd Gar
rson, DIR. Frances Dickinson Susan b. An
thony, and many other moidem Of public
thought ia the United States.
The following officers were elected FOR the
coming year: President, Elizabeth Cady STAN
tom Rlee-l'resiaeut-atlarg Susan b. An
thony; Chairman 81 ths Executive Committee.
Lucy Stone; Corresponding Secretary. Rachel
Eos er Avery Recording Secretary, Alico Stcne
Blackwell; Treasurer, Jane Suonord. The fol
lowing Chnirmen Of Comm ittees Congressional
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sHERMkN NEMoRILL sFPyICFs

A Memorial service in honor Of the late Gen.
William i. Sherman was held by the Ohio
Republican Association al Grand Army Hall in
Washington on Wednesday evening, Feb. 25.
Solicitor Of Internal Revenue Alphonso Hart
presented the resolutions, and speeches were
made by him and by Representatives Boutelle,
Grosvenor aud Others. Mrs. Emily Thornton
Charles read an original poem On the burial Of
Gen. sherman, which was highly compli-
mented,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-03-05

II Is taken for granted that every reader Of
this weeks national TRIBUNE will see the
advertisement OF q. w. DiIlngham's new book,
" The Brdrest Fire Hundred Of '6I.n 1t is a book
of uncommon merit and should be in the hands
OF every old soldier. The publisher calls for
Agents, aud he should have no trouble in get
ting as many applications rs he wants
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-03-05
WHAT CURED YOU e?


Mr. b. p. McAllister, Of Harrisburg,
Ky, writes: Having been a terrible
sufferer from catarrh, and being now
sound and wen, the question often put
70 me is, "What cured youl" In answert to
this often put question / feel it my duty
TO state that swifts Specific IS. s. 81 is
the medicine. am such true believer
in heefflcacy Of Swift's Specific IS. Ss)
that can honestly and conscientiously
recommend it TO any one suffering from
catarrh. Have recommended it TO
many, and am happy TO say that those
whom have induced to use it can bear
me out In this statement also believe
that It viii cure any case of catarrh IL
taken according 10 directions"
BOOK on Blood and skin Diseases Free.
THE SHIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta. Ga.
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RECENT LITERATURE.
HOW TO MAKE THE GARDEN PAY. I'll

HOW TO MAKE THE GARDEN PAY. Illus
trated. BY Il. GTeineF. Published by William
Henry Msule. iii Fiibert street. Philadelphia.
Our agricultural readers will be pleased TO
get work on gardening up 10 the times and
fully explaining all modern methods Mr.
Greiner's book Is pronounced by the best au-
thorities in horticultural circles one Of IL not
the most practical work Of the kind extant
GERMINIE LACERTEUX. A Novel. BY I'd
mOnd aud jules de GoncOurt Translated by H.
r.. VI. With 10 Illustrations. Published by Laird
Lee, Chicago. Price 50 cents.
HONDURAS: THE LAND OF GREAT DEPTHS.
sy Cecil Charles. Published by Rand, McNally
& Co., Chicago.
The renewed interest with which the Ameri-
can citizen regards the Central American Re-
publics will insure the reception Of this work
by so good an authority rs Mr.. Charles. He
handles his subject with a free pom. aud in
terests the reader in this delightful country
from the start.
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Magazines and Notes.

One finds it hard to believe that Mrs r. T..
Barnum's article, moths of Modern Mar
riages," in The Ladie5 Home journal for March,
IS really the first she has published. Her keen
comment touches the very heart Of existing
difficulties, and transforms an old subject into
one OF fresh and genuine interest The timely
sugeestiveness Of the article is attracting wide
attention.
glance Mt the contents OF Peterson for March
will prove that it deserves the title Of THE
Household Friend" The new fashion plate is
an immense improvement on the old style one
aud will be welcome change 20 all the ladies'.
The household, needlewOTk and fashion de-
partments could not be fresher and more COM
plete. Terms - year. Address PeieTsOils
MdgaziRe, BOG Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
Pa
The H0Heirife ia monthly, devoted to the
home and making it happy. The January
number contains stories by Amanda NJ. Doug
las, Marion Harland and others besides much
purely domestic matter. Price 50 cents a year.
Published At New York.
The Westminster PerieiC for February contains
Child Marriage in India The Ethics Of Copy.
right, The Labor Battle in Australia Lord
loughton, Balloons Medical Botany, Fairy
Tales and Science, Domestic Service. etc Pub
lished by the Leonard Scott Publishing Co.,
New York. Price 30 cents.
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Committee, Susan B. Anthony; Platform Com
mittee, Dr. Frances Dickinson; Credential
Committee, Jane H. Spoford; Program Com
mittee, Lucy t. Anthony Musical Committee
III. Elizabeth johnson.
DEATH OF SENATOR E, X, WILSON.
Senator Ephmim X. Wilson, Of Maryland,
died at the Hamilton House, in Washington, at
10 o'clock Tuesday evening. Feb "a, Of depres-
sion OF the heart, caused by an acute attack Of
| gastrO-intestinal cataTrh. Tho Senator was in
his seat in the Senate until o'clock on Satur-
/ day in his usual health, but be ate something
! for dinner Saturday evening that did not agree
with him, and he was taken III about III o'clock
that night with what was at first thought 10 10
cholera mOrbus. He was not able 10 be out Of
bed on Sunday, hut his condition was not con-
sidered dangerous. lie had suffered for years
with heart disease. and was subject to attacks
OF the same, during which he suffered great
/ pain. On Tuesday he was so much improved
that he got ont Of bed and attempted 10 put on
his clothes but was prevented by his physi-
Clans who induced him 10 lie down again. He
grew rapidly worse and his symptoms became so
alarming, that his son aud daughter were tele-
graphed for. lie grew rapidly worse during the
evening, and became gradually weaker. He
would try TO speak, being conscious all the time,
but bis words were inaudible. He died without
a struggle.
Senator Wilson was born at Snow Hill, Nd,
Dec. 22 1921. He was graduated at Jefferson
College in lSil. Studied law, was admitted TO
the bar and in 1917 Was elected 10 the Legis-
lature. He practiced law in the Maryland
courts with success until 1868 lie was Presi-
Dental eector on the Democratic ticket in
1854. Four years after retiring from the prac-
tice Of the law he was elected 10 the House of
representatives serving one term. He was a
Judge Of the Maryland Circuit Court from 1873
until 1884, when he was elected United States
Senator to succeed James b. Groome, and took
his scat March 4, 1885. lie was recently re-
elected 10 succeed himself
Funeral services were held at the Hamilton
House, where he died, on Thursday morning,
and the remains were then taken to Snow Hill,
Md, and the burial took place on Friday morn
ing, the interment being made in tho family
burying ground at Snow Hill.
DISTINGUISHED u, ". u RECRUITS
At recent meeting Of John A. Logan Com
mand, Union Veterans Union, Of Washington,
the following distinguished recruits were mus
tered: Gen. ]. Irwin Gregg, Colonel u. S.
Army, retired, Of Gregg's famous Cavalry Di-
vision, Army Of the Potomac. aud Colonel Of
the 9Th u. S. Cav; Gen. John S. McCalmOnt,
eA-Commissioner Of Customs; Gen. Green Clay
Smith, Of Kentucky, aud DIR. John T. Stratton.
Stirring speeches were made by each OF the
gallant old veterans named, complimentng
the organization on its rapid growth aud praise
worthy objects, and predicting glorious future
for IL
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Committee, Susan p. Anthony Platform Com
mittee, Dr. Frances Dickinson; Credential
Committee, Jane II. SpoHord; Program Com
mittee, Lucy f. Anthony; Musical Committee
M. Elizabeth johnson.
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Another pleasant part Of the socretary's little
speech was his description Of the lifelong
friendship between him aud Commando. h..
Chiei Neazry IL began when they were stu.
dents together and ID was strengthened when
they were officers In the same regiment. and
Efterward Colonies in the same brigade. After
sle war they went into partnership in the law.
9nder tile firm name Of Proctor e. Veazcv -
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mo- I've no future political aspirations"
said Representative Geo. T. seney, Of Ohio, TO
me the other night. I've already been in 20.
htical lie longer than ] should. have been
here IN Washington eight years and that is too
long for any man. am going home now, re-
sumo my practice, and try TO make little
money"
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under the STARS and STRIPES

Among the titles q chapter. are Minnesota
sasin Lincoln CaVaryman - -" IN
Athe CannoRs Mouth -" Hero OF Two
A hres 10 One" etc etc
these The soldiers
Middle Western states hghtDg
nnt has been verified AS % patriotism
n Amercan Lol.sho-d. Only o
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an OLD SOLDIER IN Wisconsin says: " am tos
badly crippled 70 get around much. but ia hobblluO
about the past weeks have taken 10 ordsr, (aT
average OF 10 dayl Every Old soldier wants IT, anC
almost everybody else"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-19
WIPED OUT.

whole Towns and Cities Shaken Fr0m
Their Foundations I'm San salvador by
an Earthquake-Millions of Dollars In
Property and Many Lives Lost.
Millions of dollars worth of property
and many lives were destroyed in the
Republic of San Salvador by an earth
quake Wednesday. Whole towns were
wiped out, and so far as advices are
received, indicate that hardly a city in
the country, except those along the
coast, escaped the awful effects Of the
convulsion. The volcanoes of San Sal
vador, San Miguel and Izalco had been
unusually active, and deep psubterranean
rumblings and slight earth tremors
were felt for several days At
just 1866 Wednesday morning the
earth began to shake. The
wave had strong vertical and
oscillatory movement. People rushed
into the streets in their night clothes,
while the shock lasted only twenty sec
onds before it had passed away, there
was panic-striclSen mob making it's
way to the open country outside of San
Salvador. The scene was terribly SUBJ
lime. Men, women and children were
Thrieking and praying in the streets,
Ullls of houses cracked, tottered and
fell; there was a deep, continuous rum
bling as if of heavy thunder the sky
was overcast, and the air was filed
with a fine, penetrating dust. While
the shock lasted the earth rose and fell
in long waves, and strong men were un-
able to keep their feet The panic
stricken people flocked to the open
ground outside of the city, temporary
shelters were thrown up wherever pos
sible, but nearly all the men and
great many of the women and children
had only the sky for covering All
through the morning there were slight
shocks, but none approachingin intens-
ity that which had been so destructive.
President Ezeta is doing every
thing ne can to stop the panic
and care for the homeless people
until it is considered safe for
them to go back to their homes
The towns throughout the coun-
try have suffered more Sc
verely than the capital even.
Analaquito and Escomagua have been
completely destroyed. Cojutepequew,
Ddhbb CNld, Nouh hhN1
were so badly shaken that they are
practically ruined, while the shock was
plainly felt and damage done by it at
Santa Anna and Susimtepequela, fully
sixty miles from San Salvador. 1t is
impossible at this writing to form any
idea as to the number of lives which
have been lost Two people were kill
ed at San Salvador, though there were
many almost miraculous escapes from
death. 1t is feared, however, that there
have been many people killed in the
smaller towns.