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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
Praise roR THE CrvU SERVICE LAW
SECRETARY LoSG HOPES THE MERIT SYSTEM
WEI NOT ne IMPAIRED

WIZ. NOT HE IMPAIRED
N,shng,on Dec. e-Secre,ary Long,. In CONVEX
s,,,o, with m Associated Press reporter to-day.
.xr,..s.d the hope that the present Civil Service
sys,.,, Will not be impaired He sai he had en-
,ir. sympathy with the congressman who are
hrouyh, directly In contact with applicants FOR OF
oce M, believed that the President was right and
shou,d he sustained. He was OF the opinion that
the great body o. the people have no desire TO go
h.ck 10 the did systcm-cer;ainy not II their atten-
ton Ia called to the merits OF the case The views
which before occupying his present office he had
hed with regard TO the benefits OF the present sys-
,.,n had been confirmed by his experience In the
Navy Department. He said In part:
."rhe Government gets better service. Inc CIVIL
Service examinations are much BETTER IMAM repre-
sented but even at their worst they result In tur-
n,shine mos. competent clerks. wao Instead or
lacking "a polltlcal influence for their retention IN
oGlc. know that depends on their merit ana
good work The power OF removal winch hangs over
Them all tho time and which should never oe I'M
haired and which the heads OF departments are
constentiy invoking in cases ~ ineniciency. Keeps
,bem m 10 the mark The Congressman themselves:
"a we'll as the heads Of Departments are re.ieVeu
from wha, used to he an incessant drVe upon tneni
taking half their time Under the old system wnere
thew pIeas ed one they made enemies or ten. MOTE
and more, the ne" sys'e" "cN"'S' Se''' VIZ
this relief increase. 81, ,>..,,,.,, ,v,.
Tho Secretary added that his department was
rou, hoth in the clerical and labor lines entire
~ within the Civil Service rules. except WIN re-
gard TO about dozen places NOSE Ue's5 adny
ts was rather glad that these we're ielt uhuer TUG
oiJ .Vstem as they furnished an object lesson OF
sone OF It's Objectionable features.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
TROUBLE N COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.

SOME STUDENTS LIKELY TO BE DISCIPLINED ron
HIDING BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY
number OF students several OF whom are first.
year men. threatened with expulsion from the
Law Department Of Columbia University. They
are guilty Of taking books in general demand from
the law library and hiding them in their lockers in
the general conference room In the law library
building. so that only the few favored students In
the secret could consult the volumes
For a long time there has not been the best feel.
ing among the law students OF the University. The
various classes generally at war with each
other. and. In addition, the students have been
divided into cliques member OF one Of these
cliques would secure book In much demand in the
library and keep II within his circle OF friends 70
Under these conditions those who were unable 10
obtain certain books needed for consultation at the
10 Without the books to the detr,ment OF Their
studies Recently the murmurings OF d,ssatsfac-
ton caused by this practice reached the tan Of
that books shall not be taken away. but II was
believed that many had been carried out and Sc
Keeer and Mr. swaer she Sror 1sHc Of the law
library. have duplicate keys OF these lockers. and
this week they decided to make an investigation.
den in the lockers. The Dean after considering the
case, asked the classes TO take action promising to
carry out their Recommendations. He told the
guilty students should be expelled from the school
or their names should be prominently posted up
Tne cas. os m VIII Hodge. in tn.
chair met on Wednesday to consider the case "a
accordance with the instructions Of the Dean. The
be dismissed The president Of The cisss q = said
: s sr b sa Ia
to take definite action within few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10

Mr. Allen rs one OF the things that has protracteo
NV stay in Congress When first came here they
were talking Of the maximum stayeo 'e" -
fifteen years to see It, but It has not yet come ana
I guess I'll have TO come back again." daughter
Mr. Alien with mock gravity offered as his excuse
part he had played as Cqpfeder,as sGd hat he
sonal vaiork But. he said he had toreven , sre
him and pascaaf1 IN ma
Message OF the growing feeling or 'ra'ernai Nv
Mr. Alien taen seriously criticised some OF the he
classes OF pensions granted In concius'UmI a ed
R be Oh pe ts OF the South who sad being
reentessy burdened by the gold STANDARD 0 ana oe
amendments to prohibit the granting OF psn sOn
70 TdSS whGss Se H Of
Who had not married prior 10 the passsge % Of ali
and to strike from b the eos cb sne who had
reached their majority. , .,,, :, uas no,
M, N0rgn ce side Of House which was as
saulting the pension roll. He chargeo Una heSorn
b Psnson commttee had law that
would hereafter cut of the widow and the o SnRder
he Sn sdur h pensSn i
the Republican SIDE raise 1t as hign as you nao
md n viii have the vote OF every Northern De'o'
crat on this side
COL HEPBURN'S DEFENCE OF VETERANS
Mr. Hepburn Rep. Iowa. replied to some OF ths
criticisms OF the pension roll wnich came rum '"e
other side He was especially severe IN MS con-
demnation Of n remark made by MI Norton. ~hich
he characterized as "monstrous." The statement
was TO the effect that the regulations OF the ZEN
sion ONCE compelled most soldiers to stand on the
rejected list "or commit moral and legal perjury
to reach these rolls"
Mr. Norton denied having used the WORD most
With change OF that word to many, ne said.
he stood by that statement. The Pension Ofnce
required testimony which was not in existence he
stood ready to aid In sweeping away these sense
While your party had the Presidency and the
Senate and House" asked w. A. Stone (Rep.,
PENN, why did you not remedy some OF the
evils!" 49,. Nd ~. r,,.,or.,r.
TO give the only Democratic President We have
had since the Civil War;" replied Mr.. Norton I'VE
found il too late. He belonged to you and you
owned him." democratic applause)
Remedies don't begin with the President. said
Mr. Stone. but with Congress Why did Demo-
cratic Congress do nothing but reduce the pension
roll? II does not lie In your mouths to complain"
Republican applause)
If we committed a wrong. why should you sit by
supinely and not seek 10 correct it?'' replied Mr.
Norton Democratic applause and Republican
Mr. Hepburn denied that he had put any words
sisted that he had heard the word most: that no
was corroborated by all the members about him.
and by the official reporters notes. The gentleman
from Ohio with all his boasted courage. try
ing to away from the foul Islander he had
uttered
At this point the committee and the House
adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
likely that the names Of the old cutters smith
and Sperry will be changed. in conformity with the
y,lo
THE SAFE NAY BE POSTPONED.

KANSAS PACIFIC SITUATION CHANGED BY THE
ACTION OF THE SENATE.
Washington, Dec. with the exception OF the
offer Of s2.5cO.o0o received some time ago from the
Union Pacific Reorganization Committee for the
Government interest In the Kansas Pacific Kali
road, which was promptly declined. the Govern
ment has received no Information as to the pur-
poses OF the committee with respect to the sale set
for December Is. The Government IL now In po-
sition 10 bid at the sale. and but for the resolution
adopted by the Senate to-day. asking the Presi-
dent 10 apply TO the court for postponement,
there IL no doubt that II would have done so should
the committee have failed TO make an acceptable
offer The Senate resolution, however. changes the
situation. Attorney-Cieneral McKenna Will soon
begin the preparation OF the necessary papers In
the case and will at once ask the court TO set
day fer hearing argument In support OF motion
for postponement He has doubt that the mo-
ton will be granted on the showing he will be able
TO make.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
IMPROVEMENT or THE CONNECTICTT.

Washington. Dee. 9.The report OF the Board
which surveyed the Connecticut River between
Holyoke Mass. and the foot or the Enfield RAPIDS
WAS submitted 10 Congress to-day. The portion OF
the river between the foot OF the Enfield Rapids
and Hartford was included. and the plan pre-
Sc ted provides for securing between Holyoke and
Hartford n channel feet deep and 100 feet wide
at extreme low water by constructing three locks
and movable dams. The cost is estimated at Sls2o-
nc bur this total would be ncrea sed TO S20i5.CoO
sbould the Chanone type of dams be used. while
the cost OF maintenance. etc. is estimated at 500
a year The plans involve no injury 10 me canai
on the Wsst bank TO water-power. ana the ex.
istencc OF eleven bridges between Hartford ana
tho nropo.ed project IL referred to- Water car,
.rage TO the United States arsenal at Springfield
is cited and the improvement urged N view OF the
commercial Importance OF the river.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
FOX 4 NATIONAL QUARANTINE LAW.

Washington. Dec. a-Senator CaYery. OF Louis
ana. to-day introduced bill for revision OF the
quarantine laws. the distinctive feature OF which
IL tho placing OF the quarantine regulations ex-
clusyely in the hands OF the National authorities
The Secretary OF the Treasury is authorized TO
make regulations to prevent the introduction OF
infectious or contagious diseases into one State
from another. and such regulations are to be en-
forced by the sanitary authorities OF the States
or Of mtinic paiites when these authorities VII
undertake to enforce them but when they TAI
tho President is TO have authority TO execute ard
enforce them and to adopt such measures as In
introducton or spread OF such diseases
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION on WARSHIPS
BOARD OF INVESTIGATION APPOINTED BY
SECRETARY LONG.

BOARD OF INVESTIGATION APPOINTED By
SECRETARY LONG.
Washing on. Dec. (Spec.aD.In view OF the fire
quen recurrence Of fire In The bunkers o. naval YES
sells and navy yards. which is frequently attro-
uted by those In charge 10 mysterious spontaneous
combustion. though really in most instances directly
traceabe to cupa5ie careiessness. the Secretary oil
the Navy to-day appointed Board OF Experts to
investigate md repor, on the alleged phenomena
The detail consists ~ Lieutenant Thomas ID. Grit
An who fer tho last TWO years has been In charge
Of all coal FOR the Navy under tho Bureau o.
land and Joseph Westesson. chemist OF the Naval
Ordnance establishment. The Board Will meet AZ
the Washington Navy Yard to conduct It's expet
rnens on various fuels and mix lures 10 determine:
II possible the conditions and temperatures OF
ignition Of1cers say without reserve that In nine
out cases OF coaling ships all sorts OF
trash is swept into the bunkers through careless
ness 81 the men employed and nearly every fire Is
due to this cause. Experience has demonstrat ted
that moisture is never responsible FOR the occur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10

In fact under diplomatic usage. friendly offers
having been accepted must at least give tne
spanish Ministry a chance to carry out the reform
and await the result" -,
Representative Berry. Of Kentucky. the Demo
cratic MEMBER of the Cuban sub-commttee: saia
ency OF TIE Cubans. The people OF my section
feel that way and would be ready 20 night to sms
IS a gold-brick proposition. Spain has had three
years TO close the war and has done nothing
am not anxious to rush our country into foreign
complication but after a hundred and nifty thou
sand lives have been sacrificed In Cuba 1t Is about
time did something"
Representative Heatwole the other member OF
the subcommittee says he will investigate the sub
ject and await further Developments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10

London Dec. s.-Her Royal Hghness the Duchess
OF Albany met with accident Tuesday even
Ing at Esher. In Surrey where Is the royal palace
OF Claremont. the residence OF tho Duchess. on
alight,ng from the train Mt the station she hur-
ried across the platform TO escape the rain. Her
foot caught In her cloak. and she fell heavily upon
The asphalt with the result that she was much
shakAn and badly bruised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
MINERS READY TO USE DYNAMITE.

81. Louis. Dec "a dispatch to The Pose'p1e
patch from Little Rock. Ark. says: The report
Is received here from Jenny Lind. Sebastian County
that the miners at Bonanza have Acknowledges
their participation In tho lynching OF ConStao's
Murray II ia said they have sent word to eebas-
tian oficers that II they wanted to arrest any o.
their number to come down into the shafts Of ~
mine and get all they want They are ven svppsS
is 70 blow up the mine II an efort Is made 70 snes'
them The mine Is surrounded by strong posssS
force the miners TO captuae. even ne nes 20 nrs
the mine There are about three nunq rcSn1 ana
bioedpbed 4 sspsctsl = tellew ~ os~s = 'n'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
BURNED BY A CANDY KETTLE EXPLOSION.

Louis Norachi, twenty-four years old, Of No. 100
Sullivan-st and Barcoline Cordino. OF No. 400 West
Broadway. were badly burned about the face.
arms and hands by boiling sugar while at work
the fourth floor of Edward Smiths candy
factory. at No lS4 Greenwich-st.. yesterday morn
ing. Cordino and Norach were taken TO the Hud-
son Street Hospital. and later Cordino. whose In
juries most severe. was transferred to Belle
vue Norach refused to be transferred. and after
having his injuries dressed went to his home.
Cordino had been a candy-mAker for Smith for
fifteen year, and the other man was his helper.
They were boiling sugar In a jacket kettle. WHICH
would hold about two hundred pounds. The sugar
was In q kettle inside Of the copper jacket Kettle.
and the steam circulated around the inner veseei,
the water passing OF through another pipe which
carried the water to the cellar.
just how the inner kettle came to explode can
not be ascertained until Cordno 10 able to give his
version, but at the factory II was thought that
when the steam was turned on from the cellar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10

Guthrie Okla. Dec. s.-something Of a sensation
has been created here by the report that Temple
Houston. OF Woodward. son Of Sam Houston OF
Texas fame. Will defend the Jennings brothers and
their gang when they are Put on trial for t5aia
robbery and other crimes. Temple Houston killed
one OF the Jennings brothers In night at Wood
ward last year and In the same ARRAY Houston
shot Al Jennings, one OF the men whom. II IL said
he will defend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
FRENCH VIEW OF THE HAYTIAN INCIDEN'

Paris. Dec. 9-The Temps" commenting to-day
upon the settlement OF the Hayti-Gernan trouble
says:
President Sam and his colleagues imagined that
tho convenient and elastic Monroe Doctrine would
apply 10 their This little calculation was
wrong. The United States were not anxious TO ad-
verse or extend their solidarity OF negro States.
On the other hand the last reproach which can be
urged against tho policy OF Washington Is not TAX
ing into account the relative strength OF nations
America does wish TO embroil i.sel' with Ger
many merely for tho beaux yeux OF the Black Re
public"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
THEODORE B.STARR,
2o6 Fifth Avenue,
MADISON SQUARE.

The attention of buyers and visi-
tors is invited to singularly CON-
plete and unique stock Of articles in
Solid Silverware, both large and
small. Also to a rare collection of
the choicest jewels, mounted in ex-
elusive designs entirely new this sea-
son, and appropriate for Wedding
and Anniversary Gifts. Special de-
signs also furnished.
First floor - Jewelry, Gems, etc.
Second floor - Silverware.
Third floor - Bronzes, Clocks, etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
FOGGY IN THE MORNING
THE WEATHER FORECAsTER SAYS THE MIST NAY
REAppEAR EARLY TO-DAY.

REAppEAR EARLY TO-DAY.
The fog which settled over the city On Wednes-
aav a., the result OF tho meeting here ~ cold ana
n warm wave continued yesterday morning TO nam
per travel and make disagr cable weather The
heavy mist disappeared with the cooiness OF n'sh'
ON w.dresJay but reappearcd again early yester-
H., ,orr,,o AZ the temperature began 10 rise. But
by the had worked through the % hnweS Sni
he afternoon proved re.i ~ was, no" u" :;
The fog may reappear to-day. although list hisn'
pcrfectty clear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10

IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PENNSf LNANlA.
Philadelphia Dec. 9-The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will begin at once the proposed improve
nents on It's line west OF Altoona. Two additional
tracks are to be laid between Altoona and the
Horseshoe Curve. and from that point to the tun-
mel on the main line. near Galiltzin there is to be
one additional track When this work IL finished
there will be four tracks from Altoona to the Horse
shoe Curve and three tracks from the TO
the tunnel The old Portage tunnel. which was
constructed bv the State more than fifty years ago.
IL to be remodelled SO "a to accommodate two
tracks This work will take some time to do, and
It also requires the widening OF the western APP
proach to the tunnel for about two miles. The
tunnel as It stands. IL small for the press
ent rolling stock OF the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
4o WEST 23D STREET.

ago. came up for trial before Justice DIgro and .
jury In the Supreme Court yesterday Mrs. Lubi.
ner testified that while boarding a car with her
husband and her daughter the car started sud.
fore 1t stopped. She had BEEN she SAID perms-
nentiy injured internally from the accident; Tho
hearing was not closed Lubiner was a rich Jew
sller In st. Petersburg. but exiled when the
Hebrews were driven from Russia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETS.
CUBAN AND HAWAIIAN sUB-COMMrTTEcs AP-


POINTED-TTIE SEALING BILL. TO
BE PUSHED
Washington. Dec s-The Committee on Foreign
Affairs Of the House held Its first meeting to-day
and outlined its limo OF work on tho several I'm
portant foreign questions now pending Chairman
Hit announced tho following subcommittee to
deal with Cuban affairs: Messrs. Adams. Of Penn
sylvania: Heatwole, OF Minnesota. and Berry. OF
Kentucky. The subcommittee to consider Ha-
waiian affairs consists Of Messrs HIT Of Illinois:
Cousins. OF Iowa. and Newlands. of Nevada.
The committee determined TO report at once the
bill prohibiting American citizens from conducting
pelagic sealing in Behrng Sea- and an understand
Ing was reached that the bill should be pushed to
fnal passage before the holidays It also de-
termin<d that the members Of the committee would
call In body on the Secretary OF State Tomorrow
at II o'clock.
Much interest was shown In the meeting Of the
committee. as 1t was felt that II might bring an
indication Of the general line Of policy toward
Cuba and the other subjects before 1t. Except.
however. In the announcement Of the Cuban and
Hawaiian ub-committces. no reference was made
at the meeting to either Of these subjects as all
the time was given to the question OF sealing In
Behring Sea. Considerable discussion took place.
which showed a general sentiment for restricting
American seaiers only In Great Britain
adopted the same restrictions Mr.. Adams asked
number Of question: his purpose being to show
that the United States was placing limitations on
Its own citizens. while those Of other nations
were free to conduct poaching operations. To this.
however. the answer was made that the express
purpose Of the Government in securing this legis-
lation was to take away the last ground Of objec-
ton which other nations made to the com pie 10
suspension OF pelagic sealing. Although the exter-
mlnation OF the seal herd was not discussed at
length. It was mentioned as one of tho measures
which might have to be resorted to II a general
agreement to stop pslagic sealing was not reached
Tho committee found plenty of Material before
It on all the foreign questions in the form Of bills
and resolutions submitted during the extra SEQ
sion. but which could not be considered at that
time. as the committee had not been appointed on
Cuba all the phases OF the subject repre-
scented in the measures presented. The most i'm
portant OF these was the Morgan Joint resolution,
which passed the Senate at the extra session. and
was now referred to this committee. 1t recognizes
state OF war as existing between Spain and the
Cuban insurgents. and declares that the United
States will maintain strict neutrality between tho
two beliigerents The annexation OF Hawaii is
proposed IN various propositions before the com
Territory. assuming the Hawaiian debt up to
100000. and providing for five commissioners TO
recommend plan Of government for the islands.
Mr., spaldng. Of Michigan, proposes the admission
of Hawaii A. State OF the Union with one Rep
resentative in Congress for the present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10

WASHINGTON Dec. s-Secretary Gage has adopted
n plan for naming new vessels OF the revenue cut
ter service The old system was TO name them
after Secretaries. sometimes Senators or members
of the House. and sometimes clerks. Hereafter
however. these vessels will receive the names OF
tribes Of Indians. The cutter launched at Cleve-
land ysstsES4y hsS been msds ihe X(onSuin. ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
CRUISER FOR THE WEST INDIES.
TIL: GFlrR SAILS FROM KiEI~-AS ESrBrsiAsrI'
Rf5N ELL.

Klci pcc a-The German cruiser Geier sailed
for the West Indles to-day The other war-hipS
here babe her an enthusiastic farewell
The Geier - n third-class cruiser OF Its tons
displacement She built In 1894. nj Wihelnis-
haven Of steel md wood shrnthed. IL about 10
feet long has nearly q feet beam. and has mini
mum draught OF IS feet inches. She has two
propelers and has 800 Indicated horse power
Her arrnor- plated deck H. inches In thickness
she carries eight tl-lnch quick -nring guns and
seven smaller rapid-nre guns. The cruiser has two
torpedo tubes carries four hundred tons 81 coal
and 10 calculated to steam i6 2 knots hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
yrW rOTRTH-CL4SS POSTMASTERS.

Washington. Dec. 9.-The following were among
the fourth.class postmasters appointed to-day;
N.w-york-Carlyon George T.. whitteton: Guy
IerytIle William G. Wooster: Freehold: John Il
Lacy: HONEYWELL Centre John Sutton; Indian FaiIs'
Charles w Arnold, Scion. Daniel E. Norris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10

Take Hoods Pills AID
AVIHI IIlUMRI assimilation Of food as
VtsVs OsssssOs sist digestion. prevent and
cure constipation. Get HOODS Csc OF drue.
visto o. c, l. HOOD 3 Co, Lowell. MAsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
A LONG FIGHT ENDED.

ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENCES AS TO cHEsA-
pEAKE BAY TRAFFIC
Tho Baltimore Steam Packet Company and the
baltimore Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat
Company have adjusted their differences as 10
Chesapeake Bay traffic on a basis mutually salts
factory. and this adjustment carries With It an
agreed policy OF harmony and cooperation In the
mana cement OF the rail lines OF the Southern Rail-
way and OF the Scaboard Air Line south OF Wash,
ington and Norfolk In respect to both freight and
messenger traffic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
HEAVY DAMAGES ASKED FOR INJURIES

A suit brought by Mrs Rosa Lubiner. the wife
Of Jacob I.ubinar. n 1eweller, to recover $4,000
damages from the Dry Dock. East Broadway and
Battery Railroad Company for injuries received
By her owing to being thrown from car belonging
70 the defendant cempAnya In oraud-st. TIVE yeoeQ