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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20
CONFIRMED BY GENERAL OTIS.
DEATH OF GENERAL LAWTON CAUSES
GREAT SORROW IN WASHINGTON.

DEATH OF GENERAL LAWTON CAUSES
GREAT SORROW IN WASHINGTON.
Washington Dec 19.-The War Department
tonight received the following official confrma-
tion OF the killing of General Lawton, near San
Mateo. Luzon:
Manufactured Lawton. engaged I'm driving
insurgents from San Mateo. section Of country
northeast Of Manila killed instantly at 9:30
Yesterday morning. great loss to us and his
country OTIS
General Lawton's death greatly shocked the
officials of the War Department. to nearly all
Of whom he was known personally. Hitherto
his luck in battle had been marvellous. He
had been in hundreds Of sklrmishes and mid
night attacks He regarded as a man OF
action and Of splendid courage. but was not
considered reckless. He never exposed his men
without due consideration OF the risks and the
stake His men knew this, and would unhes-
itatingly follow his lead under what seemed to
be the most desperate conditions
The Indians came 10 know him as the most
active yigiIant wary and determined Of foes
and his pursuit and capture Of Geronimo the
famous Apache chieftain. has gone down In
history as one OF the most remarkable cam
raigns ever undertaken with the small force
in hand. General Miles picked out Lawton to
lead the chase after the Indian chief and for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20
r. " OLIVER MAY SUCCEED FRICK.
CONFERENCES HERE ABOUT THE REoRGANlHA-
TIoN OF THE CARNEGIE STEEL


,.,,,,s corferences have been held IN this city
,a,hir the last week both at the Holland House
and at the home Of Andrew Carnegie, relative 10
the organization and operation OF the Carnegie
steel interests 1t is rumored that H. W. Oliver OF
pittsburc. may be chosen to succeed Mr.. Frck as
chairman OF the Carnegie Steel Company. Mr
Frick. A. r Peacock. first vice-president OF the
Carnegie Company. and ii. W. Oliver nave All peeh
- r,,,bir tho last week in consultation with Mr.
Carnegie.
At Mr. Carnegles home last night Mr. Carnegie
declined TO discuss the affairs Of the steel COM
pany that bears his name. At the Holland House IL
cock had all been there within the week. but no
one Of them could be found last night
Mr. oliver is a trained and experienced steel man,
has Ia roo Interests In connection with the Carnegie
steel Company and his succession to MT Fricks
Mace Is considered not unlikely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20
Will, NOT LIVE UNDER GERMAN RULE.

Chicago. Dec. l9-The correspondent or ne
Evening Post" writes as follows from Apia' ui'ue'
date of November 2l:
The nous that Samoa-that is. Upolu and SaVall
e ~ he handed over to Germany was received
here with great annoyance by those British VINO VINO
have so long and conspicuC usly worked 70 prlng
the place under British domination. Inc chahSes
are that most of these people will leave samoa Iod
GOOD The small Maletoan party, who nad hoPeo
20 got into mower long enough TO ask officially Tor
Rri1ish protection, are very downhearted and some
of them talk of moving up to Tutuila' so az u n'e
under the Stars and Stripes. ,, ..ot.
So far .he Germans have quietly enjoyed, their
,ccoes no public demonstra tions of any kind nav
ino been made II is not at all likely that business
en- the islands will be seriously affected, ana the
charces are that affairs here VIII De inuch ii'-
proved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20
GERMANY ANNEXES SAMOA.
MATAAFA CHOSEN KING-DRIvING OUT THE
MAIIETOANS.

Apia, Samoa. Dec. is, via Auckland New-Aea-
land, Dec. 19-The German flag was hoisteo
over the courthouse to-day, as an otiiclal NOUN
cation of the annexation Of the Islands by agree
ment to Germany. The German consul on poaru
the Cormoran. was interviewed by the samoan
chiefs He replied that the Samoans couiu nave
their own king and chiefs. They then lhloIineu
H. consul that Mataafa would be selected.
Having declared their government estaollsheu,
the Mataafates are driving the Mahetoans out
~ the villages. Trouble appears imminent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20
v,RcEL-HABERT APPEARS IN COURT.

Paris Deo 19-M Marcel-Habert, member OF the
Chamber OF Deputies for Rambouillet. who Is one
OF the defendants in the conspiracy trial now In
roEress before the Senate sitting as the High Court
pmede his arst appearance before the tribunal to-
day lie was Immediately placed under arrest and
imprisoned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20

batteries remained silent under a heavy fire, and
their positions were not unmasked until the Brit
lsh troops were exposed without cover. Always
hunters in war these Dutch farmers invariably
remain concealed until their prey is we'll within
reach and within carefully measured distance
The judgment now expressed by military men is
that the British frontal attack was scientific and
well devised, but that IT ought not to have been
attempted since strong position should have
been approached warily in the course OF a weeks
siege. without the risks Of a single days rush
These critics do not know, however. what infor
nation Butler had respecting the precise condi-
ton Of Whites force. Reports OF the prevalence
Of enteric fever and dysentery in the Lady
smith garrison are certainly anything but reas-
suring Buffers friends now say that he has
been superseded owing to his magnanimity.
Clery in command during the battle. but
General Butler took the entire responsibility Of
defeat. The general miscarriage Of the
paign, in which army corps is scattered and
tied up. is due, however. TO Buffers manage
ment and the results are disastrous and humil-
iating to British pride.
REPORTS FROM THE FRONT
Reports that General Butler had crossed the
Tugeia and that General Methuen's communica-
tlOnS had Deen cut OH were current yesterday,
but were not officially confirmed at late hour
Sir Charles Warren's battalions evidently
moving up to De Aar where they can cooperate
in the defence OF Methuens line against raidng
II they do not reinforce the army now blocked at
Modder River. The impasse there is as COM
plete the Tugela. The Dutch, while un-
able to take either Ladysmith or Kimberley, are
in a position to starve them out by preventing
relief and are also obstructng the British in
vasion OF their own territories by Gatacre and
French.
A most impressive service in memory OF SOL
ders killed during the war was held at st. Pauls
Cathedral yesterday, with dirges by the Cold
stream band and solemn anthems by full
choir The Duke OF Cambridge Sir Donald
Stewart, Lord Lansdowne, the Lord Mayor and
all the civic dignitares Of the city were present
with a vast concourse Of spectators and wor-
shippers l. n. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20

Andrew ]. Hopes new Christmas story out to-
day mailed 10 any address free. Send address ca
postal TO IL Nassau-sL. New-York-AdvI
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Continued on Third Page.

LIMITED TRAINING EXCESS FARE.
Ev.rv day In the year 10 ST; Louis, by Ns"-io'h
r-dntrai.s last Southwestern Lbnited.-AoVI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20

can be quickly relieved with
JAYNES EXPECTORANT.-Advt
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cor,.v PLAY TONIGHT. WORK TOMORROW
Gackawanna's new train. In service Dec. IL, leaves
Naw YORK 11:iO p NJ. reaching Buffalo ITO n "a.
New toIA a. NJ Oswego 800 A. NJ, Binghamton
ss.n n Elmlra ZOO A. M-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20
GEN. LAWTON KILLED.
SHOT BY A REBEL SHARPSHOOTER AT
san MATEO.
HE WAS WALKING ALONG THE FIRING
LINE JUST BEFORE HIS TROOPS
CAPTURED THE FILIPINO

STRONGHOLD.
Manila Dec. 19.-Major General Henry w.
Lawton was shot and killed at San Mateo to-
day. He standing in front Of his troops,
and was shot in the breast and died immedi-
atey
General Lawton left here Monday night,
having returned from his northern operations
Saturday. TO lead expedition through Mari
quna Valley which has been an insurgent
stronghold throughout the The valley has
several times been invaded. but never held by
the Americans General Geronimo was sup
posed to have there the largest organized force
north of Manila. and General Otis wished to
garrison Mariquina.
LED THE NIGHT MARCH.
The night was one Of the worst of the season.
A terrific rain had begun and is still continuing.
Accompanied by his staff and Troop l. 4th Cav
airy, General Lawton set out at Q O'Clock. In
advance of the main force. consisting Of the 11th
Cavalry and one battalion each Of the Goth and
9th Infantry. which started from La Iona at
midnight. With a small escort he led the way
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
Compulsory School Law.

OLYEPIA, Dec. "a suit, probably
the first OF its kind in this state, was
filed in this county today by T. N
Henry, county school superintendent.
The suit is brought under the provis-
ions of the compulsory education law
and the superintendent desires an or
der of the superior court to compel
John Mcdonald and wife, of Tenino
to send their three girls to school, in
con.ornii' Y Herewith.
The la :, up to the meeting of tie
last Legislature, was considered dead
lett r, but amendments were then
made that, it is thought, will make il
effective. The penalty for its violation
is that child may be removed to
guard ianship other .ban the parents,
or a fine al not less than $40 or more
t'.an ~ may be levied. Mcdonald
a Il aic have been cited to appear
J..n.tafs :, and show cause why thew
have i, 4 coi,formed to the law.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
Letter from Representative Jones

Hon. VI. Jones has written a
friend in North Yakima an interesting
description of the opening of congress.
Concerning the Brigham II. Roberts
episode, he said:
"There was most historic scene
enacted when the state OF Utah was
called for the swearing in of members.
When that state was called Brigham
III. Roberts advanced in front OF the
speakers desk and, before any other
state could be called, Representive
Taylor, on the Republican side, arose
in his seat and objected to his being
sworn in. There was the stiffness Of
death in the hall; the galleries were
thronged with people, while the floor
of the house was filled with nearly four
hundred representatives. Roberts
stood in the center of the floor gazing
upon the speaker, the eyes OF the
whole multitude looking upon him in
breathless suspense; about half the
members on the Democratic side were
standing leaning toward the speakers
desk, with their eyes riveted upon
Roberts.
"In slow, measured and distinct
tones Representative Taylor made his
charge against Mr.. Roberts, charging
him with polygamy and as being a
person unfit to sit in the halls of con-
gress, and that his admission would be
a disgrace to our country and blow
at the home of our civilization. He
yielded moment to Representative
McRea, on the Democratic side, who
also objected to the admission of
Roberts in even more emphatic terms,
stating that if what had been charged
against Mr. Roberts is true, or even
half of it, his admission to the halls of
congress would be shame and dis
grace to our country ard its civiliza-
ton.
"The speaker asked Mr.. Roberts to
step to one side until the other MEM
bers we're sworn In, and the suspense
was at an end. Roberts turned and
walked to his seat on the Democratic
side, and amurmur and rustic arose
from the floor and through the COLLIER
les, and all was again life and ANNA
ton.
"The resolution referring his matter
to committee will be taken up today
and no doubt will be extremely inter-
esting. was fortunate enough to Sc
cure what considered a very fine
seat, and Mr.. Cushman sits by me, so
that the state of. Washington will be
solidly together on the, floor of the
house."
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
Farm Journal
\ Five Years.
This Paper
One Year
Two Papers for the Price Of One.

We want to get 500 subscribers to
our paper by New Years, and are go
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we make the same offer to all old sub
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You know what our paper is and
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paper-full Of gumption, full of SUM-
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You ought to take 1t. See sample
copies.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
CAsTo7EA.
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
S's' e A>zZzzM

THE dry lin of the Bucoda mill,
with 10000 feet of lumber we're de-
stroyed Saturday, involving a loss Of
$4,000. The origin Of Tie fire is
thought 10 hive cen the work OF an
incendialy, a just previous to flames
being discovered in the dry-kiln, the
Clock shingle mill, near by, was found
to be aflame, and the absence Of every
body from the immediate vicinity oi
the kiln gave time for The flames to
attain 9, Roadway The shingle mill
was saved but the dry kiln totally de-
stroyed. After the fire at the mill had
been extinguished the discovery was
made that coal oil had been used to
give it a start. and this establishes the
belief that both fires we're the work OF
: fire-bug. Suspicion rests upon one
who has made threats and it is very
probable that an arrest will be made.
Olympia Standard.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
More about Oysters.

Since the Olympian published an
editorial about a month ago on the
cultivation of the eastern oyster in the
waters of this state, an article from the
pen of F. L. Washbu1n, professor of
biology in the university of Oregon on
the experiments of the United States
fish commission IN Yaquina bay, has
appeared in the December number of
Popular Science Monthly. More than
three years ago, November 1896, TWEEN
ty-two barrels of young eastern oyster
we're planted in that bay, seven miles
from the ocean, and they have lived
and grown, but whether they will null
tiply there is not yet proved by expert
ence.
Prof Washburn mentions the interest
ing fact which we neglected to state
in our editorial that the Pacific oyster
may be called a viviparous, while his
Atlantic brother is an oviparous mol
lusk. On this coast the egg is retain
ed on the shell till it is Matched, and
the young fellow leaves his mother
with better equipment for the strug-
gle for life than his eastern congener
has. According to Prof. Washburn,
the United States fish commission is
making experiments in the waters of
this state also, but he gives no account
of the results. In such matters pub
licity is desirable for the purpose of
educating the people and aiding them
in their experiments and labors.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15

AS a cure for rheumatism Cham
berlain's Pain Balm is gaining wide
reputation. d. B. Johnston of Rich
mond,: Ind, has been troubled with
that ailment since 1862. In speaking
of it he says: 81 never found any
thing that would relieve me until I
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t
acts like magic with me. My foot
was swollen and paining me very
much, but one good application of
Pain Balm relieved me. For sale by
G.. v. Dunbar.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
How Tacoma Looks at P. A. E. R. r.

The Tacoma Ledger in lengthy
article on railroad subjects yesterday
did considerable specializing on the
proposed Port Angeles Eastern rail
way. Now that the engineers haye
practically concluded the location of
the line anything relating to it is in
teresting. Among other things the
Ledger said:
"The Port Angeles Eastern will con-
meet with some other system at OF
near Olympia. The officers have not
yet determined the connecting road.
The Port Townsend Southern, running
out of Olympia to Tenino, or the
Northern Pacific, may form the link
or connection may be made directly
with the Northern Pacific. The pro-
motors of the road rely to some extent
on the construction of the Union Pa
cific north from. Portland to the Sound.
If this were to be done two transconti-
mental systems mightform connections
with the north-bound line and the
Port Angeles Southern officials look
forward more eagerly to the coming of
the Union Pacific than do any Of the
Sound cities. Railroad men believe
the Port Angeles Eastern would prove
good feeder for some transcontinent-
al line. Whether it will in itself
prove valuable property is another
question. But the road will run
through good timber country and
will tap rich agricultural section.
Not far from the line are the Olympic
mountains, believed to be rich in min
erals. This traffic will naturally
thrown to the new line. AS logging
road alone the new line is regarded as
paying investment. The timber
along the right of way will keep the
company busy for years hauling It to
the mills. The agricultural shipments
will increase in the meantime. The
promoters OF the Port Angeles Eastern
want to make metropolis at Port
Angeles. They argue that town has a
perfect harbor and is right at the en-
trance of the Sound. They believe
rail shipments to that point would be
preferable to shipping to the upper
Sound ports. Railroad men doubt this
part of the plan of the promoters.
They do not believe it is the tendency
Of shippers to send freights by rail loo
or 200 miles further than is necessary
Where water transportation is offered
for that distance it is believed it would
be accepted on transcontinental ship.
ments. The railroad promoters had q
plan for ferry across the straits tc
Victoria. Little or nothing has been
done with this plan recently, but it il
proposed to push it later. Victoris
will aid the establishment OF ferr,
by q subsidy"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
6rays Harbor Loggers Puzzled.

The Puget Sound Logging Associa-
ton, which recently advanced the
price Of logs to $3.50 is much perplexed
over the situation in the Grays harbor
logging district. Charges are made
that while the association. in which
there is large number of Grays har-
Dor camps, made the price which other
Districts are living up to, such is not
the case there.
The great difficulty. it is pointed
out, IS in the fact that in that district
there is = greater proportion Of logcers
and logging camps 10 the mills to be
supplied than il any other, and con-
sequently The competition is verv
keen. This fact makes the present
association price hard to maintain
Ia al other districts Of the Pnoat
Sound county the situation is salts
factory -R.-I.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
A Frightful Coal Vine Explosion.

TACOMA, Dec. ga frightful catas.
trophe occurred at Carbonate this
forenoon between IL and IL o'clock in
which at least 80 men lost their lives
An explosion of gas, supposed to be
fire damp, caused the caving in OF the
Carbon Hill mine, 10 which shift OF
about Is men were working. The re-
suit was terrible.
A number escaped, but they were
frlghtfully burned, and 80 were killed
outright. The injured are in the hos
pital at Carbonate. and several are so
badly injured that small hopes are en-
tertained for their recovery.
Even at this late hour, IL 80 =. M,
the facts connected with the exllpsi' n
cannot be learned with any degree Of
accuracy, as the coal company's offic'
ials refuse to give out any informa-
ton. The mine is owned by the
Southern Pacific Railway company
The scenes about the mine are heart
rending in the extreme. Mothers
wives and children of the killed and
injured are running about almost crazeo
with grief and the entire community
is depressed beyond expression.
After heroic work on the part of the
white runners. pass the fire damp ane
take out the bodies of the dead, as wei
as save the living found in the various
levels. The cause of the explosion il
not known, but it is thought to b
carelessness on the part of some of thu
miners. The Knights of Pythias is thu
secret order which will most feel the
loss, nearly half the dead miners bein,
members.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH!

Notice is hereby given that the followlEJ
named settler has filed notice of his intention e
make final proof in support of his claim, ahe
that said proof will be made before GRAM u
Angle, U. s. Comr, at Shelton, Wash. on "ed)
day January 18th. 1900. viz:
THOMAS ERWIN,
of Dewatto, Wash. Hid. Il. No. 851 for the % "
NeZ and NJ of SeL Sec 81, TIP. %, n R WEI
He names the following witnesses to prove n,i1
continuous residence upon and cultivation III
said land, viz: Emil Lehman, Peter Marxs ~,
Frets Johnson. George Wooton, all OF Dewa"o1
WASH
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-15
Notices for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. WASH,

Dec. 7, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the followinl
named settler has filed notice of his intention
thatyhd proof will be made before Grant Z.
Angle, U. s. Comr. at Shelton, WASH, on Wed
neSday, January 18th. 1900, viz:
FRETS JOHNSON. -.
of Dewatto, Wash. HID E. No. 1888, for the w
OF Sw4, Sec. IL, and 81 of Seq, Sec. IS Up.
N. R.zW.
He names the following witnesses to Prov
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Emil lehman, Peter MARI,
son, Thomas Erwin, George WOOton, all Oh
Dewatto, Wn.
F. G. DECKEBACH, Register