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The discovery that Chinese laundryman
in active business is leper. and that there are
four or five other lepers hiding in fetid dens In
the Chinese quarter OF the city. is not sur
prisine. nor is 1t alarming except so far as
some alarm is justified by the peculiar position
taken In regard to leplosy by tho Board Of
Health.
The Board Of Health. according TO ito Medical
Commissioner. maintains the theory that lep-
rosy at least In this city. is not to be regarded
as contagious. and oven II it were so regarded
the department has no place In which to put
lepers and has no means Of dsposinG OF them
and securing their isolation. This Is a state
OF affairs not pleasant for sensitive and imaR-
inative people to contemplate. Sir MORRILL,
MACKENzIE's recent attack on the conven-
tional English theory that leprosy Is not con-
tagious and his proc: that this theory is prob.
ably responsible for the alarming increase OF
lepers in the last fifty yeats. was too forcibe
and too convincing to be easily forgotten. In
the light OF the facts quoted by that eminent
physician. tho rigid isolation OF lepers is duty
every community owes 10 civilization. Tho
fewer cases OF this dread disease there are the
moro easily can this isolation DO effected. and
tho rarity Of tho disease In New York is GER
tainly no excuse for not making its extension
absolutely I'm Dossibls. II tho Board OF Health
have no place in which to detain SUCH cases.
they should procure one without delay.
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world very different from Hayti.
III. According to the best judges In Hay
tian matters. H1PPoLYTEs downfall will take
place within the next few months.
Nv. In view OF this situation, what Is the
proper policy for the United States to pur-
sue? Most unQuestionably our commercial
and political interests point In the same di-
rection. We ought to save Hayti from n
new civil war. and secure within that
country the maintenance OF peace, or at
least limit the extentof future disorder
President HARRISON and Mr. BLAINE must
favor the claims to the Presidency OF the
most energetic citizen OF that republic who
may be discovered among tho Haytans, it
being understood that LEGITIME cannot be
the man. President SALoMoN was arb-
trary and intensely dcspotic. His conduct
was often tyrannical, but 1t cannot be
doubted that the country prospered under
his rule. This may DO denied by Haytians
who call themselves Liberals; but liberty as
we understand 1t In tho United States is not
obtainabe there. The first need OF such
communities is peace, tranquility, order
No doubt there are highly educated and
refined Haytians, but their case is excep-
tional and they are too much above their
average countryman to WELD a great influ-
ence among them. SALoMoN had power be-
cause he understood the people, and held the
native politicians in check. Such Pres-
dent as now is necessary In Hayti, will not
be long in understanding that tho presence
of the American flag at the Mole st. Nicolas
may protect his Government against riotous
mobs and obstinate intriguers. This result
Is certain to come, for the simple reason
I that should Haytian President not ap-
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..The IsraYest zoo -

G. W. DILLISGHAM, Publisher, New York,
announces for immediate publication, I" THE
BRAyEsT FIVE HUNDRED" Of 6l, edited by
Brevet Brigadier- General I. +. Rodenbough,
u. ;. A.
Out Of the 2,77s,3O4 men enlisted in the
Union Army aud Navy, 1865. a little less
than 500 were specially recognized by the War
Dept. coming under the act of Congress,
July H. 1852 for distinguished bravery. These
brave men were presented with the United
States Medal Of Honor, which is justly dis
tiuguishcd as the highest military decoration,
being more rare than the Victoria Cross OF
England. the Iron Cross Of Germany. or the
Cross Of the Legion of Honor Of France.
That many Of the sketches, told by the
heroes themselves. of how they won the proud
distinction, will be extremely inteTes ting, goes
without saying; and that the records of these
deeds are almost unknown 10 their country
men, but lie buried in the pigeon holes of the
War Dept, and in the recesses OF their own
breasts, seems astonishing.
Such book ought to find a wide sale. It IS
an Syo. volume of over 500 pages, with nearly
100 excellent illustrations, made specially for
the work. The index gives a full list of the
800, " alphabetically arranged, with full name,
rank company and regiment. date of battle,
aud what particular act the medal was awarded
for. 1t will be sold by subscription only.
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dom was not a brilliant or a snowy man in Con-
gress. lie made no parade. but he was re-
markable for his hard sense, range OF ideas and
wonderful mental endurance.
Although his career in the Treasury Depart
ment was a short one, he achieved a splendid
triumph, his care and forethOught having
carried on the work OF refunding the National
debt with complete success at difficult period.
When he entered the Treasury, partisan
unwisdom and disloyalty had done its worst to
cripple the Government Over S70OOOO,OOO
was due or payable 10 creditors within few
months.
Secretary Window was candidate for the
Presidency before the Republican Convention
oil 1850, the Minnesota delegates casting their
10 votes for him until the 10Th ballot, when
some Of the votes were transferred 10 Secretary
Blaine. Three delegates voted for him until
the close OF the balloting After his retire
ment from the Senate in 1883, Mr.. Window
spent his time between Minnesota and New
York, practicing Law and attending 10 business
interests.
When President Harrison formed his Cabi-
mel, he chose Mr.. Window for the Treasury
portfolio. Mr. Window had been in Office only
little over one month. or from March until
April il, when he had made an apparent saving
10 the Government Of over s.. 100000 through
his bond-buying policy. the Treasury surplus
as shown by the official report of July ], 1889.
hAh fs4sRosfDt-, anu Oh luls sum Saat1o~soaa
WAS in actual circulation aud use.
On Nov. 30 the Department decided 10 re-
duce the number Of National bank repositories,
and the amount of public money therein. Ac-
cUrdingly number Of banks having active &C
counts were directed TO return about 10 per
cent of the Government money held by them.
Private funeral services were held at the
house OF the dead Secretary at 1890 p. m. Mon
day, at which were present the family, Tela-
tipes. the President and Cabinet. aud the sery-
ants of the family. They were brief. and at
their conclusion the entire party proceeded to
1 the Church of the Covenant where public
services were held. As the church only seats
LOO persons, admission by card was necessary.
A great many people were turned away.
The members of the Cabinet were the hon
oraTy psllbearers, aud a detachment of the
Sixth Battalion Of The District Of Columbia
! National Guard acted as body bearers. The
| funeral was one OF the largest ever seen in
Washington, as the Departments were closed
and both Houses Of Congress djourned on Sat-
urday until o'clock p. IN. Monday 10
enable Members and Senators TO attend the
/ funeral. Besides these the more prominent
! officers OF the Government were present, the
Justices of the Supreme Court attending in a
/ body The intcrnent was ut Rock Creek
1 Cemetery.
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A NEW COMMANDMENT FOR THE MA
RINE CORPS.

Lieut.-Col Charles HeywOod, Of the Marine
Corps, was nominated by the President on
Thursday, Jan. %, as Colonel Commandant of
the Corps, vice Col. Charles q. McCawley,
retired. Col Haywood was tho second in rank
in the Corps. Col &. ID. Hebb outranking him.
Col. Haywood was born in Maine in I5,Ig,
aud appointed from New York aud commits
stoned Second Lieutenant April ;. 1853 lie
was stationed at the Marine Barracks in Wash
ington and Brooklyn Ia 1858; on the frigate
Niagara Sept - 1858; on steamer 81. Louis,
stationed III GreytOwn. looking after the fill
busteTer Walker. December, 1858; sent to hos
pital, Brooklyn, n. ", January, lS6O; :. on
steamer Cumberland. flagship of Squadron Of
Observation, Vera Cruz, Mexico, September,
l5G0; on Cumberland at the destruction Of the
Norfolk Maynard; promoted First Lieutenant
May. 1861 landed with marines At Hatteras
Inlet, aud was present at the capture OF Forts
Clarke and iiatteras, August, 1861 promoted
20 Captain, November, 1861; was on a number
OF boat expeditions in the James River, 1851 G2 {;
on board the Cumberland during the fight with
the ram MerrimRc and cOnsOrts, March >, 1862,
aud WAS favOrably mentioned by Commander
Morris; was on frigate Sabine on special SER
vice after the Alabama, September, 1862; on
the Ticonderoga, June, 1868; was Fleet Marine
Officer West Gulf Squadron, November, 1863 !;
landed with marines at Pensacola Nayy-yard
10 protect Government property; on board
flagship Hartford at battle Of Mobile Bay and
capture Of Forts Morgan, Gaines and Powell;
commanded two 9-ineh guns in August, 1863
aud iavnrably mentioned; commanded Fort
Powell for 30 days after its capture; was brs-
yetted Major and Lientenant-COlonel for dis
( tinguished galiantry In the presence of the
| enemy in 1863; promoted Major, Nov. l, 1876 !;
was on various duties aii0at and ashore until
February, 1883. when he took command OF the
Marine Barracks in Washington, and was pro-
| NOTED Lieutenant Colonel March Q, 1883. lie
was mentioned several times in general orders
for gallantry and efficiency by his Commanders
and by the Navy Department.
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ARMY AND NAVY.

IL is now stated that the causes which led 10
the assignment OF Gen. ChRunccy Mckeever,
Assistant Adjutaut- General AS A liuiant-tien-
eral on tho staff Of Gen. Miles. commanding
the Military Division Of the Missouri, are two
fold. in the FIRST place. Gen. Ackeeyer was a
rival candidate OF Gen. Kelton's when the
latter WAS promoted Adiutant- General on the
retirement OF Gen. Drum. A GOODNESS spra ng
up between tho two officials on this account,
though Gen. McKeever remained on duty IN
the War Department. This GOODNESS was in
tensifed when Gen. kelton. during has recent
severe illness was led.to believe that MeKeever.
who was acting Acknowledgement, had at
tempted 10 have him retired so as 10 secure the
head OF the Corps. As a result OF this the FIRST
official act Of Gen. Kclt0n on his return 10 duty
was 10 have McKeeFer ordered 10 the Military
Division Of the Missouri. But it is also said
that the Immediate cause of McKeeveTs trans
fer was the recent publication OF the reports
Of Gems. Miles aud Forsyth on the Indian
fight at Wounded Knee, which Secretary Proc
tor was particularly anxious TO keep from the
public, lest they might lead 10 criticism Of bis
Department and tho management Of the 1n-
dian campaign. When the reports were pub
lishcd the Secretary sent for clerk who was
known 10 be newspaper correspondent aud
when lac refused 10 tell where he got his in
formation, was promptly dismissed. The Sec
rotary then called on each of the AdjutHnt-
Generals on duty al the Department for a
signed statement whether they had given out
the reports. MeKeeVer Acknowledged having
given them publicity, aud his order to Chicago
was the result
The National tribune., 1891-02-05
sIcKNEss AZ THE WHIT HousE,

Mrs. Harrison. who has been quite ill for
some time with diphtheretic sore throat, has
almost recovered. but her daughter. Mira Me-
Kee, has been taken sick with a severe case OF
tOnslitis, disease which is said TO be quite
prevalent in Washington at present There Is
nothing serious in Mrs, McKee's case, however
DIR. Gardner, after examining the White House
thoroughly, has decided that most Of The sick
ness there comes from the almost continuous
presence Of the large ferns and plants used in
decorating the rooms on occasions Of dinners
and receptions. The boxes in which the plants
grow contain large quantity Of earth, which
exhales OdOrs that are not beneficial. and the
plants accumulate an unhealthy amount Of
dampness The doctor thinks IL is good
thing TO have small pottod plants in room, as
they have a reviviiying effect on the atmos-
pbere, but he draws tho line on the large plants
and ferns. some 81 them being small trees. in
fact. A short time ago the decorations were
allowed to remain in the house four days, and
the air Of the East Room became ~ heavy and
oppressive as that in a greenhouse, while the
windows rocked with moisture. Care will he
taken not 10 allow this again TO happen.
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now member Of the GAR. National Pension
Committee. But he has entered upon work
Of vastly more importance even than admins
tering the finances Of this cOuntry-that OF
digging the Nicaragua Inter Oceanic Canal
and his engagements are such that even III he
wished TO he could not withdraw from the
work TO accept an appointment.
ass
Hon. Joseph q. Cannon is another man who
would make as good Secretary as the country
could furnish, and has a host OF influential
friends who would be delighted with his APP
pointment His long and able service on the
Committee on Appropriations shows his fitness
for the place. Committee work is the best and
surest test Of a Representatives, ability and
integrity, and no man has passed through this
test more ereditably than Mr.. Cannon.
a&G
Quite boom for Hon. Charles Foster Rp-
pears in northwestern Ohio. He would make
a respectable Secretary.
Sc
There is some talk Of William Walter Phelps,
but against this is the fact that he is an Eastern
man. dwelling under the very shadow Of Wall
street, ana ~ - 9ulbe iheIy III" he "VuiN
prefer his present pleasant position Of Minister
TO Germany.
80
Some Wiscacres are confident that il will be
John C. New, OF indianapolis, who now holds
what is probably the most profitable appoint
ment in the gift of the Prcsidcnt-the Consul
Gonoralship at London. But don't think the
President viii appoint another Indiana man
aud personal friend in his Cabinet-haying
one there already in the person Of his Attorney
General
The National tribune., 1891-02-05
RELICS OF wASHlNCTON,

Senator Joseph Il. Hawley, OF Connecticut.
is the happy ,possessor of quite a number Of
books that were the property OF Gen. Washing
ton. One Of them, which exeites great curl
osiiy and interest. is a large volume Of maps,
representing surveys made by early explorers
Of this country. At the time they were Wash
ington's property. they were considered to be
accurate. aud, in fact, were used by him in
planning his campaigns during the war of the
Revolution. The map which shows the course
of the Mississippi River was made in 1865
upon the survey made by Lieut. Ross, of the
5ith British regiment.
The National tribune., 1891-02-05
ConsumniIon Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, had
placed in his hands By East India missionary the
formula ola simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure Of Consumption, Bronchitis.
CatRrTh, Asthma and all Throat aud Lung Alice
tons. also "A positive and radical for Nervous
Debility aud all Nervous Complaints Having
tested lis wonderful curative powers in thousands
Of cases, and desiring To relieve human suffering.
will send free of charge To all who wish il. this
recipe In German French or English, with full d.
reciions for preparing and using Sent by mail. by
addressing. with stamp, naming this paper. W. "A.
NoYEs. SO P0Eer's Block. Rochester. ". r.
The National tribune., 1891-02-05
NEW LPPoINTEEs.

The following nominations were sent by the
President to the Senate during the past week
James ii. Young. Collector Of Customs for the
District OF Wilmington, n. G.
LieBt.-Col. Charles Haywood, Colonei-COm-
mandant II. 6. Marine Corps.
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VETERANS IN THE CITY.

Jonas Deyo. Go. G, 18th Ohio, Dayton. Ohio.
Comrade DeyO belonges 10 Putnam Encamp-
meHt, "a. Department of Ohio. u. V. j..
Peter THhey, 2Ist Mass, Cranston, X. /.
Col. w. A. McKellip 9th Nd, Westminster,
Nd
The National tribune., 1891-02-05
RECENT LITERATURE.

CIIAMBEBS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA. A Dictionary
81 Universal knowledge. New Edition. Pub
for sale by Brentano's Washington, D. Z. Price
81 volume.
Volume VI Of this excellent work Of refer
enee has reached our desk. 1t includes sub
jects from Humber TO Malta, inclusive The
matter for this edition has been eOlated with
a view 10 the needs Of American public and Is
Of a high class. Among tho subjects treated
are: Hungary, Husband and Wife, Hydro
gen, Hygiene, Ibsen, Illinois, India. Insur-
ance. International Law, Italy, Andrew Jack
sou, Jesus Christ Jews, Kant Keats, Kepler.
Koran, Lake Dwellings. Land Laws, Charles
Lamb, Libel, Livingstone, Logic, Louisiana,
Madagascar, Magnetism and Maine. Promi-
uent among the contributors are: VI. Pasteur,
Prof James Geikie, Sir Richard Temple, Canon
Isaac Taylor, Justin Mccarthy, Thomas David
son. James Hutchinson Sterling, Francis Watt,
Prof. ". q. Blaikie, DIR. Charles W. Greene,
Marquis OF Butte, ATchdeacon Farrar, Walton
Bcsant, and host OF others who are aeknowl-
edged authorities in their respective fields.
The volume is embellished by finely drawn
maps of Idaho. Illinois. India, Indiana Iowa,
ireland, Italy, Italia Antigua, Kansas, Ken
lucky. Louisiana, and Maine. The edition IS
strongly and attractively bound in brown cloth
and gold. and the volumes contain over 500
pages each.
POEMS. by Edna Dean Proctor. Published by
Houghtou, Mfn & Co., Boston. Price Sis.
Some 20 years ago the publishers Of the present
volume put forth small book Of poems by a
young New Hampshire girl, whose vigorous
verses had already become familiar 10 the
readers OF our then standard magazines, and
whose strong lyrics had strengthened the
hearts Of true patriots throughout the North.
In this volume are reprinted q few OF
the stirring war lyrics which, when written,
were simply vivid pictures of the actual
scenes, and echoes Of the emotions which
then everywhere stirred life to its inmost
depths. These living verses throb with those
fiery passions of patriotism. The poems are
arranged in six separate groups by subjects,
each part preiaced by few lines indicating
the TONES Of the class
The National tribune., 1891-02-05
Magazines and Notes.

Magazines and Notes
The North American Rerieg for February is a
particularly interesting number. especially %
old soldiers, since it begins with the accounts
of tho visit made to Gettysburg by the Count
Of Paris and Mai. Gems. o. d. Howard, H. SIO-
cum and Abuer Doubleday. Each of these
accounts treats Of the battle and field in diff
ferent way, aud from the standpoint Of the
writer. Speaker Reed contributes an article
on ~ DeiibeTatiye Body" IN which be repels
some structures made OH him. Sir Charles w.
Dixie writes on TalleyTand. Justin Mccarthy
speaks on Deposition Of Mr.. Parnell," and
other eminent writers contribute views on live
issues. Published at 3 East Fourteenth street,
New York City. Price 80 cents.
The Amateur Electrician. A valuable little
journal under this title, intended for amateurs
and beginners in the study of electricity, has
been started at RayenswOod, Ill. The price is
81 year.
The Ho,ssuifs.-This admirable monthly has
for its motto: q" The Housewife makes the
home and the home makes the Nation" 10
lives up TO this idea in the fullest sense, It's
mission beingtD teach every wife how to make
her home the most attractive. Published at
New York. Price 80 cents a year.
The Forum for February leads off with an
article by Senator John G.. Carlisle on The
Vanishing Surplus" Other articles in the
number are Formative Influences" "The
Next step IN Education, Vas the Emin TX
petition Piratical?" Tho Physical BASIS OF
Mind" "Bowdlerizcd Biography" The Four
Modes Of Life" "As the Chinese See Us. (" 90 The
Farmers Changed Condition, . q Political Prog
Tess in Japan" and The Government and the
Indians all by prominent writers. Published
at 2j3 Fifth avenue, New York. Price so cents
copy.
| LippiEcott's Magazine for February opens
with a complete novel by Claude Fitch, en-
| titled THE Wave Of Life" Ella Wheeler
l Wilcox contributes an admirable little poem
/ g Has Been" Of the philosophical order. There
\ is wide variety Of other interesting matter
/ Published ut Philadelphia, Pa Price p cents
/ Peterson for February is in some respects al
advance on the beautiful January number
\ The illustrations seem even more numerous
! aud the excellent opening article, Among
4 japanese Maryels," displays prOfusion Of very
4 effective ones. The Sheriff Of OskalOo," By
I Howard Seely, is one of the most spirited
/ sketches we have seen from the pen of thE
/ popular author. Miuna Irving contributes
I fine poem, which is fifty illustrated. "A Tardy
Answer" by Katharine Allen. is a delightful
story, and has a number Of fine illustrations
| There is besides, various capital short stOrie
and poems The fashion-plates aud descrip
tons. needleW0rk designs, table recipes anC
household directions are practical and useful
! Terms s. a year. with reduced rates 20 clubs
! Address Peterson Magazine Company, SOC Chest
nut street, Philadelphia
The National tribune., 1891-02-05

Maj. Mckinley has been earnestly pressed by
great number Of enthusiastic Republicans.
lie would I'll the place Admiralty, but IL ID
understood that he prefers 10 run Tor Coy.
eFnor OF Ohio this Fal
The National tribune., 1891-02-05

Hon. Warner Miller has been mentioned.
lie is one Of the largest-brained men in The
e0uutrr, and would make an admirable Score
taFy. The GAR. would be delighted with bis
appoint meut, for he is n zealous c0mrade aud Is
The National tribune., 1891-02-05

Secretary Window has no moro earnest
mourners than the newspaper men Of Washing
ton. He won their friendship by acting as il
the public had q right to know how his great
Department was managed, and afiOrdiug them
every facility Tor gaining information.
The National tribune., 1891-02-05

The si,uation will not admit OF the President
allowing his personal liking. or even his con-
yictious as 10 who would make the best Secre-
taFv. 10 govern hig choice. There are certain
limits within which IL is conceded the selection
should be- made. The first Is thai lac should he
q man from abe interior Of the country. An
Eastern man would be regarded as Too amcnai,U
toWall-streei Influences TO be acceptable 10 the
farmers and manufacturers Of the great heart Of
The country. To appoint man from the Par
West or the Pacific Coast would be accepted a,
d 1udicnl declaration in favor OF free and IN.
limited silver, which might have a very preju.
diciAl effect upon finances.
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Like The rest o. my tribe could pick ont a
good Secretary in 10 minutes Perhaps il
had 10 appoint him, be responsible for an Of his
official acts, and endure the constant criticism
Of the opposition press, and the Pharisaism Of
such papers Hf the Chicago Tribune ] should be
al song about making a choice as the President
will be-.