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The morning times., 1896-02-25

BBfnRRaaEaibb1fNN Bf1RaEb 1fN THE fBftfNGEoNNNNdadtio-
Frank Prum, a PoorhouSe IrNna.c, Caused
His Own Death.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

A dead duck and a live President are not
always one ana the same, although they
mag lie often found together.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

SPAEIARDS FOOLED AGAIN
Gomez and Maeeo on the Road 10 Santa
The morning times., 1896-02-25

STILL PU SHING THE CASE
Charges Against Postoffice Officials Tn
der Investigation.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

TWO POLICEMEN LET OUT
Mohl and Gordon " ent in Saloons While
in Uniform.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

It's e brave Imrlesquc that can beard
the Washington theater-goer twice in his
den and that within the same twelve
months. Little Christopher did it last
night and did it so successfully that Aliens
Grand opera House was taxed to accom-
MEDIATE the crowd.
Every one knows what Ed Rice will fur
nisi whatever the book and incidental
music IA he. There are sure to be
pretty arc shapcly girls, clever special
lists. remarkable songs. unique costmes, care
ful generalization ard chorus. and, in fact,
satisfactory tout ensemble. Mr.. Rice
didn't Gisa ppoint anybody last night. Ifhe
did, WHY tl.en ali the applause his play
got vas jolly and the very refinement
Of SaiCasm.
Th;Tes;, Vaughn and Willie Collier are
the st,;rs this time, if the full-face-lower
ease tyIc on the program is to be relied
upon. although i'll reality Willie should allow
bis name 10 appear in nothing but capitals.
H. is TIC qUaintest of all comedians and
one of the very best OH the American
bur.esu,S stage and last night he APP
peareh IN company with that rarcst of
cOnedia.f; travelling companiOns-Some
New ,!Gi,es
MIR. John Wilson'S tramp speciality was
recalled again ana again, rs it always
is. In this one flecting tcn-minute act
MIR. Wilson furnishes the most successful
speciality of the evening, and amply makes
up for doing nothing in the early part of
the entertainment. Mr.. Alexander Clark
repeated his former success as the Bey.
Among the ladies OF the cast, Miss Louisa
Allen ana Bertha Waring come in for
honorable mention.
On the ''small adj page of this issue you
VIII, or should, find a small card from Henry
Leoni II lost his voice last night some
where between his hotel and the theater.
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MRS. GRESHAMS PENSION
Senate Debate Results in Granting S1G0
Month.
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GEN. RUNYON'S FUNERAL
Simple Yet impressive Ceremony at st
PaulS Newark.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

CHASING THE DUCKS AGAIN
President Cleveland and Attorney Gen
eraI Harmon Went Last Nigh1
The morning times., 1896-02-25

FREE TRANSFERS OPPOSED
Street Kailroad Officials State Theh
ReQSOnS
The morning times., 1896-02-25
Salvation Army Upheaval

the affection of their soldiers, the great
respect entertained for them by everybody,
all this is said 10 have disposed Gen. Booth
TO make the change. This, of course
may not be true, and the change may have
been determined upon in pursuance of a
general policy of rotation.
The fact that a great difference of opin-
ion prevails among the officers OF the army
IN Washington as Ia what the effect OF the
difficulty will be upon the organization
proves that the danger of a split is inmi-
nent. There is disposition on the mart
OF a large contingent to follow the fortunes
oI the deposed commander and put the army
in the United States upon an independent
and distinGiiyely American basis, while
others express determination TO remain
loyal To the comnandcr-in chief. To
reconcile differences so radical looks al
most impossible
The salvation Army in the United States
is strong enough, of course TO stand alone.
The field it labors in differs greatly from
others, and Commander Booth may be
tempted to-cultivate ii according TO plans
and upon lines which practical experience
have led him To believe TO be best atlapted
to the attainment OF the largest possible
success.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

SEVEN CHARRED BODIES
Remains of the Armiger Family to Be
Inferred TOnIOrrOW.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

HUESTON PLEADED GUILTY.
The Bogus Celery Compound Agent Ad-
mits His Guilt.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

DISTRICT IN CONGRESS- :.
Joinl Resolution for Increase OF the Water
SuDDly.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

certificate. might be made 10 pass in a
Democratic convention. But ii is doubt
fu if the party that placed him in nonina-
ton would ever recover from the stroke
of palsy that would follow the announce
ment OF the resa ait of he election.
Among the masses Secretary olney's
name as a Presidential candidate would
invoke nothing but distrust. He is known
to i,c an agent of The gold-bug element and
also in favor of extending corporate in-
fiuencc two objections that would deprive
him Of hundreds Of thousands OF votes,
and his lifelong association with the aris-
toerats would far outweigh his reputation
as an able lawyer with the men who decide
in no sense OF the term be made a popular
candidate, ana while he might arouse a
little enthusiasm in Boston and among
the Eastern upper-tendom. there is not
money enough IN Wall street to buy him
into favor in the South and West.
Notwithstanding the fact that flocks of
Democratic Presidential candidates are
not now clouGing the political horizon, it
would seem that a more popular man might
be selected for that honor than Secretary
Olney. But il none is to be had. then
good-by to democratic success.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

WASHINGTON, D. C.. FEBRUARY Is 1896.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

Some OF our DeInocratic Presidential
candidates are having considerable trouble
to get away from thsir boons.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

you'n have to take both editions To
get all the news as quick us il hap
pens.
CARD PARTIES FOR SOCIETY
New Diversion TO Pass Away the Hours
in High Circles.
RUSH TO NEW Ell DORADO
ProspeclorN waiting tor the Opening Col
vile Reservation.
SPIDERS AND THE GIANTS
Players Selected by the Two Managers
TO Go South.
SALVATION ARMY STIR
Two-thirds OF lbe Soldiers Favor BaIling
ton Booth.
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS
Baseball Magnatcs Are i'll Session To-
day.
MARY BLUES TALE OF WOE
She Got Money Tor burial but Drank
IL Up.
JOTTINGS ABOUT BIKERs-
Meet a Louisville 10 be Held August 10
TO Is Next.
CRUEL EXECUTIONS IN CUBA
Insurgents Taken Prisoners by Spaniarls
Disappear Mysteriously.
LEE WAS KNOCKED OUT
Lively Prize + ighl in the District Yester-
day Afternoon.
| STILL PU SHING THE CASE
Charges Against Postoffice Officials I'm
der Investigation.
TWO POLICEMEN LET OUT
MOhl and Gordon " ent in Saloons While
in Uniform.
FREE TRANSFERS OPPOSED
Street Railroad Officials State Their
ReQSOnS,
| DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-
| Join, Resolution for Increase OF the Water
Supply
| HUEsTON PLEADED GUILTY
The Bogus celery Compound Agent Ad-
mits His Guilt.
GEN. RUNYON' FUNERAL
Simple. Yet impressive Ceremony at St
Paul'S Newark.
MRS. .GRESHAMS PENSION
Senaie Debate Results in Granting S1G0
Month.
| CHASING THE DUCKS AGAIN
President Cleveland and Attorney Gen
eral Harmon Went Last Night.
SEVEN CHARRED BODIES
Remains of the Armiger Family to Be
Inferred, Tomorrow
-NaHHno- - t:-ttF- -NaaHno-
| BuRNED IN THE DUN GEoNE
Frank Pum, a Poorhouse IrNua.c, Caused
His Own Death.
ACTION NOT cWANTED NOW
Business Men Seek Posrponcment of
Decision.
LITHOGRAPHERS 60 OUT
Twenty four New York Establishments
Tied Up.
| THREE FINANCIAL BILLS
Banking and Currency Committee TO
Consider Legislation.
SPAEIARDS FOOLED AGAIN
Gomez and MapeO on the Road 10 Santa
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Con ntrn propertp 10 Let

T GREENWICH. Conn.-Cotiage eight rooms; furnace
\ haib stationary tubs. good fruit and shade trees
rent $50 Apply W. T.. RiTCH Greenwich. conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
BOSTON, WORCESTER.

WATCH HILL. BLOCK ISLAND ell Eastern Resorts
VIA NORWICH LINE.
Steamers CITY OF LOWELL & CITY OF WORCESTER
Leave Pier 40 (lld No). y. r..
Dcsbrosses st. 3. 30 /. NJ. except sunday.
FINE ORCHESTRA on EACH STEAMER.
Reduced fares to Block Island. way. 81 OO roun,
fri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30

we're Med yesterday
New buildings. main Office
las,. 81. 80 T, OF Boulevard FOR a one
story frame toiiei-roOm, by Mary \ Pinckney.
Of IN ana ii3d 81 owner. Margaret Nagan
lessee slio
Alterations.
Eliasbeth-si Nos 30 and -. Bowery. Nos 10
and JGi.. by William Kramer. or No 90 West
l52i Fl. alterations 20 a three ana one
story concert hall tiantic Garden. l1Wn
i3'h-sf Nos a. and Ia Fast. bN \ Pollard or
NJ AZ Franklin Brooklvn. ard Cough
NJ l3i West nh e.. alterations 10
SIX story brick warehouse and storage iVo
l;r.0iWly. 40 .l23 by estate ~ Edward ! King,
- No ~ Greene owner. alterations 10 a five
-'.r, brick store and dwelling ................. 40
tf.t.r ST. 80 -. hv Miss } u Barber and NJ i
tIpSre.'. alterations four story
ha'ei and dwelling ............. %
Cgl So. Y fin East by Francis \ lel0re. Of No
80 Is; iaih-s'. owner ~ four story brick
iftr eve. - 500. rs Sebastian D'rfmull'r ~ 10
.rt 18th ave- alterations 20 nve-story brick
and tenement l''O
1854 80 ne West hr christian !. ArhIer.
..,-. store ami tenement ................... 5000
4e.. .. cfl AMI 36g. by estate of H~urr
,.'.r. : y - jefferson ave Bfo'hlyn owner.
r'fo-a; i.,is three YriNat' dwellings 10
N-r buildings uptown branch:
=. INNS SO corner Wes,Chosfe~ Cor three
t.e-ef lrfls cats hy Wei. 4 Mayer. y NJ
ri trs 7ih st owner ........+-. l"'
r g, ~ r.r. ,i,, Island hy Waranier.
So 10 Paris ava unf Venom. owner
'It.f ave. 80 q p = ljSth -. br Joseph II
-rr 80 y. >lo Flten. ave owner. alterations
p Two franz dwelling ............ 2'D
i..~.-f. g. if>l. 'y William !. II IrWrtd. ~
IS. Isl Fr' oNnef. alterations -
story "ame vc!ing ana Office. ..........- goo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

~ Il = Of Madison-ave. l2bNlO2.2,
io.h.sh abtluty referee 10 Edward DOdd ......
sV"u -. 100 II OF ScoV-hNe 1VN ~,
De ~ s Whaien 10 W Briggs ............:.....
jon" c,onsrty. caroline Walsh ana another 10
same Hef,, Observation-Disclosures.
John ns E 800 II OF Sco,,-ave 5Oxi2o;
Iv' o.. 7 phelps a. assignee 10 same ..-.....
Lu a,ss-nlt.aNe " >. 81 II n Of i16th-st. 4SXlv0.
NSmp-nsid Mclean and another to William Mont
M,nl'vs ,se estate. esd Ward Land improvement
80, s. 81 II . Of 5th-ave. 2INl0ol. Christine
ll.s.o,.r and another 10 Rosa Steiber. .........
lnsxe . : at Crundry line between lands OF
MOI l. Morris and lands formerly OF Jordan
Mott. soxl1s Ezekiel NJ frtchard and wife
=. Johr fritch"rd- $3.50. $500 90
...,ns, F. $50 II q OF Courtiandt- ave. 2ox1W.
l'S'lns,..r, Gaines and wife TO Leopold Wells
N.,.ays = $50 II Of 1JGth-st. 2JN'5.t,
ltr..rs Grant to Charles Pltchie.
hnI., :. i40.6 II W OF lG9th-s,. 25xss6x
HSo.sstss; Christian W Petersen. jr. TO Christian
assi n 100 Il . O. Brook ave. ,5xiop. VIII
lt", Harris TO William + Deeiing. ..............
- ave W :, 5ll II OF iU0th 81. 32NlOO.
sWuilsn Lawrence. referee. 70 Henry J Biaker
,upb,t s. 80 Il ~ l>cnox-ave. Ioxl3s oN
i%n s,is2. Rufus g Beardslee referee. to the
,,,,,nal Life Insurance co of New-York.
eve Nc l,439. Joshua Hanway and another
,,.ve,t.ayS " corner 1Gisi-st. -x-x 56.3x-x-.
Ma, R,.ilein TO he Petty. Soulsrd & Walker
nrs' n e $40 Il ~ Sherlnst. ls.9x8o:
isra Davis TO Hilda Davis. .........:
,se,nt hope Pace. = 800 II n OF Fleetwood
81 IODyl95. Catherine Bieley. individually ana
% e,e,utrix. to Fannie + Lawrence. .........:.
tsnssn-aye :. 1876 II " of Wicker Place. .sxi''
Trsierick Y Humnel and wife to Henry bof-
mann 90 &c ''''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
STEAMBOATS,.
ALBANY EVENING LINZ,

Steamers ADIRONDACK (NewD and DEAN RICHMOND
leave Ola Pier II. y. r.. foot Canal st. at Z ". daily
Sundays excepted Connecting with trains for Saratoga
Lake George. AdrOndacks. Sharon springs. Krhfrl
Springs. Thousand Islands Niagara Falls and the West
SaiurdaY night steamer connects with Sunday
train for Saratoga. North Creek Caldwell and steamer
Lake George.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
REAL ESTATE.

,,.. ,rustees Of the William Astor estate Will be-
r,ork next May on the sixteen-story office
ee"uA,ps which is to be constructed on the south
puo rnrner OF Broadway ana Duanesst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
Real Gsiale for Cfrhanae.

Y
t-ONE or TIE FINEST BUILDINGS on the West
y Side - stories sQu4re elevators ~', rent
$40 equity s2OoOp VIII consider IRE" ana Gear '"'
- P''N sI.AWsON q HOBEs. ~ Columbus ave.
ON I'D ST. WFST. a new. magnificent residence
\ - feet wild lr gentlemau's country nome
SIAWSON & HOBBS. 2Si columbus ave
IMOICE Columbus ave. store ana apaTment. equity
I S25 900 and f-st0rX residence uuper tlfth ave
entity Sl5 both for farm lots or mats brokerage
ra4 OWNER. Box so. Posto.ce
J,r.FGANT HOUSE near Pr spect laik krooklyn f9r
II country place Equity 5000. Owner, Room %, -
Roadway. y \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
RECORDED MORTGAGES.

B,Uns William ". 80 Ehz + Willeis cor
- i,h- 81 and Berrian-aVe. year..........:
cchn Joseph and wife 10 Jacob Kupper'. No "a
Blocker 81. colatera. ......:......
denmark " illian :. TO Ani;o Pinto. No 'l' East
i14.n ! wear
I,-irsan Alfred 20 Matilda Il Brown. M.nford
pisce lots 735 and 1876. Section 9, Nyse estate
sane - 2Sd Ward Land improvement Co. same
property. mortgages, l year :..............'
Ter Park ave and l7is,-si months .........-.
u.wkes Henry 20 William II Simonson.
ian =, $50 Z, " Of Sih ave. demand ........
psrtns Hannah J.. 10 Lawrence Hurburi.
Valentine ave. 275.3 T. y Of central ave. . Years
R'ch.e Charles io Emma !: "Ian'' i''"''
The re,'y. Soulard & Walker Eea.ty Co TO Mary
Nsfein corner Brook ave and ldlsi-si
=. 90 '''' =,
Ns.s Eosire 10 Dollar savings Bank. l05d-
q c75 Il Of C.ur,land ave, yea a.
Wels. Leopold. to Robert Games l'''" 81 '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
On NNt,
LEONARD MOODY.

NOR SALLY -HOI- SES-Now is the time 10 secure ga
L gains In dwelling houses, nave sone ~ ARK
onnoun.s 10 purchase modern houses on we RAJ
si6p4 Hi, Bedford MARKS district a. 90
cures and easy terms Apply 20 couri-s OF o"' i'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
Summer Resort Cn,oes.
Summer Homes on Long Island.

Long island illustrated descriptive BOOK ana
Summer book describing hotels ana board-
ing houses on Long island upon application &c llS
1872 $50 and 1919 Broadway. New York; at S33 Fulton
VI Eagle Summer Bureau. and Flatbush ave station
l.. l. r. r BROOKLYN: send ~ cents IN stamps. TOR
Long island or 90 for Summer Homes To
H. NJ SMITH Traffic Manager l.. |. r. r.. Long Island
city. New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
Gountrn propsrtn for Sale

" ~
r NpRRISTONN Special bargain, residence In fas
\ onsbe quarter: IA rooms. all improvements stable
grounds haIf-acre: must be sold; price sl'Wp one
,sr,c5 AnrlV PHILLIPS WELLS Tribune Building
49, EFNI{Y JOHNSON & CO. MorrisioWn. y. !.
JNIpEEON Y For sale Desirable resit"nces also
l., T~,nson Road Monmouth Beach. william Lane
Long prarch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
CITIZENS Lime TROY BOATS.
(NATSKILL EVENING LINE.

~ Steamers leave OF Christopher ST.. y r. every
weekday p. NJ and West 1891 81 6:3J connecting a
Caislil with trains Good accumulation for
horses and carriages Bicycles free. Send pier
Catstil for descriptive folder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
MOODY.

NOR sAIE-HOCSEsNow is the time 70 secure On on
gains In dwelling houses nave some 81 ,hs Pay
cnnorfurifies ~ purchase modern homes on e ar
slcp. i'm Bedford and 81. Marks districts al o
figures and ter MS Apply ~ Iorvfn>ss.pD VOOIIY
lrst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
Gin 6otsls.
S "A M RE mi o Q
ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.

Fronting Central Park az West 7i'h TO 10Th Street
The management is pleased to announce that the sdd-
ton ana improvement this model and nigh class am
it, Hotel are now complete. and. taken with all lts nodth
and convenient APPOINTMENTS make h The most ATTRACTIVE
and l,meliLa city II commands the deal
location on the front Suites u two to seven rooms
win pryte halls and baths ready for Inspection
Rertsls from 500 $3ViO including light neat
Room, with all attentions usually rem
le.l in first The grandes' features are
thu dining halls located the tenth noor. overlooking
Genital PARK the Lake and Hudson River, ahofdns
sup rb viws They spacious. arsiicaly decorated
well lighted The improved methods or ven
lat!on They will be conducted In liberal manner on
both tho American and European plans. Cuisine o. su
aror excellence Private dinng-roOms and Table iio-
cafe billiard Iarlors large Bicycle room. with attend
ant iOn diagrams furnished upon appiNa
ton Apartments be during the day and even
ings tin 10 References required. -
10 " T. II GALE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
Suburban proprrin for Sale.


4 GENCY for Mcn'cair Real fs.ate.-All kinds C. u
~ Tubs. Mou;clar y. j.. opp d l. G. W station
On THE DOORSTEP or NEW YORK Splendid lots
" IN Palisades District $50. 50 down 81 month
". SIS s. 30 monthly. high ground: near houses
s,rees graded plenty ~ room poultry and rdens
WFATHFRPY o-i ilroalWat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
Drooklnn Real estate for Sale
LEONARD MOODY.

NOR sAIE-Holse bargain Bedford district JeneIs n
Ave. Al location: 3-sy. stone, cabinet rim no"
somey decorated every modern improvement VIII '' 90
sscece Aruly 20 court ST. 800 Flatbush ave- OF -"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
LEONARD MOODY.
..,.s - nan, s,ecss. list inst OFT
gonrirn propsrln for Sale or 90 Get

HOUSE TO LET or sell. Ludlow. YonkeTs ~ rooms
IL bath near stations improvements; trees. high
ground; 75x2O5 great bargain 800 Eyerdsle Ave.
near Morris ST.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29

land men agreed that they wo,,,a
him his share of the property. ana oeed
this understanding he Consent with
have his name left out Of the loo. 10
notices.
But when it came to deciding over ;.
Cox his share, it is said. there ~, 70
hitch, and Cox was Mortified r. %
that he had in turn been deceived nno
that his just share Of the propert,, and
not forthcoming. He was power1ess "as
do anything, for the other mon %
in possession Of the property ars ele
was located in their names. u
Then he realized that he had MOI
sold out his three friends, includino -.
old-time fellow prospector, Crown ,,n s
trusted him as brother, but thot wy
had himself been deprived Of q fort,,A nc
that he had looked forward r. ~ ne
comfort in his declining years ~. q
that hour he became a Changed III IN
and his attempt at self-destruction 49,
not surprise to those who knau, 49,
circumstances. ''e
The ledge that Cox and his nor+
had been waiting so long to secnro =
located only about two miles fro.s
Noi 'iiPoi' - oAu 'ii0 cdIlpllre OF the H.
Gators can be seen from the town -
it shines forth on the side of the monn
tain. 1t is said that Marcus Dalv ba.
already offered to bond the property fos
100000.
The ledge is large and the ore is sa,a
to resemble the ore of the famous ca
yer King near Nelson. 1t is said +ba.
it assays from $500 to $500 in gold. silvor
and copper
Cox is about 60 years of age, a man of
fine physique, and wearing a long gray
beard. He is we'll known in the unnor
country and in many other camps and
has a number of acquaintance in Spo-
kane.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29
KILLED HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF
Strange Tragedy in Family at Mad.
ison, Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 25-Mrs. A. W.
Patterson was shot by her husband and
he then killed himself at midnight last
night at their home in this city. Letters
ostensibly from both parents were left
to the children, saying the husband and
wife resolved to die together This dec
iaration, however, is opposed by the
TACT that when found the wife, who
was IN her night robe, had one arm
thrown across her face as if to shield it,
and bullet in her arm, while her hus-
band was still fully dressed. Both at
tended the revival esrvices conducted
by B. Fay Mills during the evening and
had gone home apparently in the best
of spirits. The family came here last
July from Algona, Iowa, to educate
their children at the state university.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29
MRS. MARSHALL FIELD DEAD.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Mrs. Mamie Flew
wife of Marshall Field, died this moin7
ing in her villa in Nice, Alps Marltlnl'..s,,
France. Mrs Field had been in ill-neai'A
for some years.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29

ment of Admiral Carpenter will bring
about several important changes in the
line, number Of promotions resulting
| therefrom. Commodore r. o. Selfridge,
Jr now acting rear admiral and in
| command of the European station, will
be promoted to the grade of rear adj
m1ral. Commodore j. N. Miller, the
! commandment of the Charlestown navy
yard, Will then head the list of commo-
| dores, and Captain A. V. Reed, COM
| mandant of the Portsmouth navy yard
| will be promoted to the vacancy in the
! Commodores' list resulting from Com
| modore Selfridge's eleva ton to the next
grade. Commander F. A. Cook prin-
clpal assistant to Admiral RAMSAY
chief of the bureau of navigation, will
enter the captains grade, vice Reed,
promoted
The promotion of Commander Self
ridge will make an event unprecedented
IN American naval annals, if not in
those OF any nation. Father and son will,
after this week, hold the rank of rear
admiral, the highest rank in the navy
without special legislation The Self
ridges come from New England of fine
old stock. Thomas O. Selfridge, ST.,
was born in Massa chusetts and as
lad was appointed mdshipman in the
navy L, 1918. In 1871 ne. was
commissioned lieutenant and sent to
various parts of the country. During
the war he was in the Pacific ocean,
and in 1864 he was appointed command
ant of the Mare island navy yard. In
recognition of his long and distinguish
ed services he was placed on the retired
list with the rank of rear admiral.
HIS son, Commodore Selfridge, also
has brilliant record. When he gradu-
ated from the naval academy in 1853
1T was at the head of his class, and his
future career was in accord with his
proud beginning. He served in the Pa
clfic and on the coast of Africa. His
career on the flagship Cumberland daz-
zled his countrymen, for he took part in
most of the important naval battles of
the war.
In the Red river expedition he COM
manded the ironclad Usage, and in the
mississippi fleet he was commandant |
Of the Fifth division and the Vindica-
tor, with distinction and wonderful |
courage.
He was made member of the Legion
of Honor by the French government in |
recognition of his work on the Isthmus
of Darien, and was made an honorary
member of the Royal Geographical So
ciety of Belgium. From 1880 toa1S84 he
was in charge Of the Newport torpedo
station, and its present successful opa.
ration is largely due to the plans he pu,
in force. He was made captain Feb
ruary "A, 1881, and commodore April
IL, 1894. He was in command of the
Omaha on the Asiatic station in 1885
and 1887, and while on this duty was
with carelessness and neglect
in conducting target practice on the
coast of Japan, but was honorably &C
quilted by a court martial. His pres
ent service is as president Of the naval
inspection board, and he is now inspect
ing the new Indiana.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29
SUICIDE OF A WEALTHY MAN

New York, Feb. 26.-George Watson
aged 81, a wealthy retired clothing mer
chant of Newark, N. j., who has lived
with his wife and son since last Octo-
Der at the Gilsey house, committed sui
eide today by cutting his throat. No
reason for the act is known.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29

Selfridges, Senior and Junior, Reach
the Top Notch of Naval Honors.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Rear Admiral
Carpenter, U. S. NJ, will enter upon the
retired list Of the navy tomorrow, un-
der the age retirement law. The retire