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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
VACANCY on HIGH COMMISSION.
Mr. rAvNEY OR Mr.. RUSSELL MAY BE
APPOINTED TO SUCCEED Mr.. D1NGLEY.

Mr. rAwNEY OR Mr.. RUSSELL MAY BE
APPOINTED TO SUCCEED Mr.. D1NGLEY.
Washington Jan. % (speciaD.-There is reason
70 believe that the vacancy in the Anglo American
Joint High Commission. caused by the death OF
Nj Dneley will soon be filed. II is understood
that the President desires. II practicable. 20 md
a man who is willing well as qualified TO follow
the lines laid down by Mr.. Dingley. and the policy
and principles so ably and sturdy advocated and
defended by him as member OF the Commission.
Among the names which have been most promi-
nently associated with the forthcoming appoint
ment is that OF Representative Tawney OF Mime
sofa in whose behalf q strong case is said to have
been made by the representatives Of the American
lumber industry. Mr.. Tawney is member OF the
Committee on Ways and Means and is probably
as familiar with the facts relating 70 that i'm
por.ant Industry a any other member OF the
House OF Representatives or anybody 10 be found
outside OF Congress. The subject is one 70 which
ne has devoted earnest attention and thorough
study and the lumber schedule OF the existing
tariff was largely his hsndiwork
Another name which has been associated with
the appointment is that OF Representative Rus
sell Of Connecticut. who is nov the only New
England member OF the Ways and Means Com
rittee lie is admirably qualified for the place,
and his appointment would undoubtedly be salts
factory 10 the representatives OF all the American
interests involved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24

sail the first week in March. During the second
Administrstt.n OF President Cleveland General
Sharpe told Mr.. Cleveland that II the next Ad-
minlstrstion should b. Republican he would re-
sign when he seventy years old. lie has
changed his intentions In that matter and he
seventy years old early last month. That 10
all there is 10 the report far General Sharpe
is concerned"
Nothing could be learned TO whether not
any reason was assigned In the letters sent to
Colonel Wilkinson and Mr.. Shur,len requesting
their designations but the Official mentioned said:
"YOu b. entirely certain that neither Dir.
Shur,leff Colonel Wilkinson Will retire unless
charges shall be brought against them and be sus-
tanned"
The Office Of General Appraiser Is a life place.
from which an occupant can be removed only upon
proof OF nisbehayioT. The request for the resigna
tons is said H. his city be connected with an
alleged effort the part % the special Treasury
agents to interfere with the Board Of General Ap-
pralsers. There nov i've Republicans on tho
Board and four Democrats. General sharpe and
Nr. Shurtler are Republicans. and Colonel Wilkin-
son Is Democrat General Sharpe II a man OF
Independent means Colonel Wilkinson mas large
family dependent upon him FOR support. The salary
OF a general appraiser is 81 90 d year.
II the general impression A. tho Offices ~ the
Board yesterday that II any members should DO re-
moved merely upon a statement that there was
cause. and without formal hfari~g ard good PROOF
OF the charges. the m mhers removed would appeal
10 the Federal courts t. compel the Department 10
continue paying them their salaries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
LONG QUARREL IN SENATE ENDED
AN AGREEMENT TO DISTRIBUTE APPFoPRl-
ALTON BILLS REACHED.

Washington Jan. o (speciaD.-The aHicaole
sereerent reached in the Senate 10 distribute inc
regular appropriation bills among numoe' OF
..andins committees ends a quarrel or loHe s'aH
ing in that body For many years efforts nave oee1i
made 10 force the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS u
share with other committees the responsibility OF
passing on some OF the great money o!!Is winch
co-ne rom the House OF Representatives but uhlH
this winter all attempts 10 deprive the Approprla-
tons Committee OF any part OF It's power nave
failed the sole appropriation bill goins by custom
10 any other standing committee being the RIVER
and Harbor measure. which has been assignee WIN
ont contention 70 the care OF the Committee on
Commerce .
majority Of me Senate has doubtless favored a
martial distribution o. the money DIS such as pre-
als IN the House o. Representatives. but the e'gu-
-,ert has hitherto been used effectualy mat sucn
DISPERSION OF authority would result IN ,ar greater
annual expend!tures This year the sentiment N
favor o. distribution gained such strength on the
Reouhlicau side that the chairman OF me Appro-
n-ations Committee Mr.. Allison. decided 70 yied
N f. rather than make apparently losing hgnt
Al advancement is soon 70 be made accordingly oy
which seven OF the money bills will be taken from
the Appropriations Committee and assigned else
where The Military Academy and Army bills Will
20 the Committee on Military Affairs the Naval
hiU 20 the Committee OF Naval Affairs, the DiPlo-
,nat,c and Consular bill 70 the Committee on fol-
eign Relations the Agricutursl PIN 10 me Ell
ice on Agriculture the Pos,of1ce bill 70 the CoTn-
r,ittee on Postofces and Postroads and the indian
bill 20 the Committee on Indian Affairs
The Appropria lions Committee VIII retain coht,oI
Iegisla i've Executive and Judicial the Fortihca-
ions and the General Deficiency bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
NORTHERN PACIFIC LANDS TAxABLE-A PATENT
Law SUSTAINED.

washineton Jan. BIN the United States su-
prenN Court to-day Justice McKenna handed down
an opinion in the % the Northern Paciho Rail
way Company against the treasurer OF JEFFERSON
County Mont The case involves the right OF
the State authorities 70 tax railroad lands within
the Northern Pacific grant which are unpatenteo
because their character with reference 20 minerals
has not been determined The railroad company
contended that such right did not exist, but the
decision OF the Circuit Court OF Appeals was
against the company. and the Supreme Court up
held this opinion. Justices Brewer. shiras, White
and Peckham di.sented.
Chief Justice Fuller handed down an opinion IN
the case OF Alfred Bernadine against Charles Il
Deuel. Commissioner OF Patents appealed from me
Court OF Appeals for the District OF Colunloia'
The case involved the constitutionality OF the act
giving the District Court OF Appeals jurisoicuon
in appeals from the decisions OF the Cominissl
of Patents in interference cases The cec!sioh os
the District Court was affirmed and the Vale!V o.
the law sustained 1,-,.
TIE Court affirmed the decision Of the Circuit
Court for the District OF New-Jersey IN tne case
% Louis c Reese. Roesel Is under sentence OF
6eafh for murder at Elizabeth. He applied 10 me
Circuit Court for writ OF habeas corpus "hlch
was denied. 49, -. $780,.
would take & recess OF three weeks from next
Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
COLONIAL COMMISSION FORMED.
TO ASSIST IN THE WORK OF GOVERNING
THE NEW POSSESSIONS

Washington, Jan. 23-The Secretary Of War
has completed the organization OF a Colonial
Commission to undertake the Administration
here In Washington Of all matters OF detail re-
specting the government Of the territories ac-
CURED In the war or occupied by the United
States forces The personnel Of the Commission
will be follows
General ROBERT P KENNEDY OF Belefontsins' Ohio
CURTIS GUILD Jr Of Ma.sachusetrs now serving on
General Fitrhush Lees STAFF
GEORGE w. WATKINS. Of Grand Rapids. Mich
Heretofore the Secretary and Assistant Sec
rotary OF War have undertaken to deal with
the administration Of insular affairs but the
questions involved have become so numerous
and complicated that It has been found aoso-
lutely necessary to call for assistance This
Commission will deal with the bestowal OF
franchises and concessions. the distribution OF
money 10 be spent in public improvements anG
all the troublesome issues that have arisen aho
are likely TO arise in Cuba, Porto RICO ana the
entirely within the powers conferred by tne
Secretary OF War. and his sanction VIII be neces-
sary 20 give effect e any line OF action
General Robert Kennedy. Of Ohio. was ooFn
at Belletontaine In that State. in 1910 He enhs'eo
At the outbreak Of the Civil War as private w
the 23G Ohio and after being chosen second "eo
tenant transferred TO STAFF duty ne ser
on the STATS OF Generals scammon Gerard Orooh
and Hancock and reached the grades OF captain.
major Northumberland colonel and ,oresSsst
brgadier general He was mustered ou' -, ~ de
and began the practice Of law He was n no 1e7s
United States Collector OF Internal Revenue m I',
and held that Office for Ave years IN Loc1 re
Was elected ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF Ohlo, ress
inc on March 1881 TO take seat N me eae.
George " Watkins Of Michigan. Is CUISINES
man and lives IN Grand Rapids ne mas az ar ~
an active part in State politics and was Ca 5n-
didate recently for the Republican nornihsuon ioi
Congress IN the With Michigan DlstrlcI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
MITIGATION LAWS FOR HAWAH.

TIE HOUSE PASSES THE BILL EXTENDING
UNITED STATES STATUTES TO THE ISLANDS
Washington Jan. Z.-This was District Of Co
unbis day IN the House and the greater portion OF
me tine was devoted 10 local legislation. The only
sclon o. public importance was the passage Of the
1.- 70 extend The naveation laws OF the United
: aies 70 the Hawaiian Islands. One OF the pro-
s!slons o TIE bill grants American register 70 al
Vesses flying tIe Hawaiian flag owned by Ha-
N4llan ctzens on july = 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
m KEEP poLYeAuIs7s OUT or CONGRESS.

Washington. Jan. Z3.-Representative Clark. OF
Iowa to-day introduced bill IN the House pro-
-,a,-.e nat no polygamist shall be Senator or
panye.cntative II provides that no person living
IN or practising polysarny shall be eligible 10 be
member o, either house o. Congress OF the United
state. nor shall such person 10 permitted TO ho!d
av,Seno. OF polygamy shall be 'ot whatever nature
,hat establishes the fact Another provision
,nskes the act take immediate eject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
4 LoyC-ST4NDNG CLAIM SETTLED.
COLOMBIA AGREES 70 PAY $50 600 INDEMNITY TO
THE OWNERS or THE PANAMA STAR

THE OWNERS or THE PANAMA STAR
AND HERALD"
washington. Jan z--The State Department has
JUST sei,-ed clam Of long standing by accepting
ne o''er Of the Government OF the United States
'' Do-onoa 20 pay $4,000 IN three instruments in
satisfaction OF the claim for indemnity OF the own
IS u me Panama star and Herald" This offer
was mace through United States Minister Hart al
- - "ho advised mat 70 be accepted. The case
r. ." 'aroueh the administrs tons OF no less
s,.ss.s''1 secretaries Of STATE each OF whom has
on 49, ~ urged IL along The claim was based
o, - pu'usFy action Of the Military Governor
revsrsn.. .O.-hee Of Panama in suppressing the
can casr.er ~ "a Was published unoer an Ameri
lac GOverrr-er me krOLLc hat IL was ln!Tnlcal 20
alag O, pTo;ai, The evidence produced on the
Government wes, ana cain by the United States
charge was rr,s..t 70 show however that this
untrue bu, the Colombian Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
cryERAI STANTON At THE DEPARTMENT.

Washington. Jan z-Payma''er-denerai Stan
ton appeared al the War department ,o-oay' 70
-" sreat qualification OF tho officials. who at ono
- raoardsd hi. case hopeless. The General was
ns.k ,fter nj. Illness and did not undertake 10
A. ,noTe than pay his respects 10 re oectetaty
90 h few calls on his brother -on1cers. but ne
anu ,, .,d an the way regain his health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
HEAD or AuERIcAy REPUBLICS BUREAU.

GENERAL RUSSELL HASTINGS CHOSEN FOR AP-
PoINTMENT As DIRECTOR.
Washington. Jan. 23-General Russell Hastings,
formerly o. Ohio but now living in Northampton.
Mass, has been chosen for appointment as director
q the Bureau % American Republics 70 succeed
ne ATE Joseph Smith. General Hastings III The
Civil War was colonel OF the Presidents regiment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
BAY STATE roLuyrEERs RE-EyLrsTTys.

Boston. Jan. 23-Ma;or Quinion. the United States
Army recruiting officer here. reports that many OF
the members OF Company L. sth Regiment. who
were mustered out on Saturday. are re-enlist.ns.
From the number who have already applied and
from other Information received II is thought that
fully % per cent OF the company rill re-enier the
service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24

trieu to evade responsibility for the acts OF the
Governor. and held that the case was one for ad-
judicaton by the courts OF the country mo
original claim for about 81 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
co1oyrL GRIFFIN PROMOTED.

,,..h,,~,on Ian D-The President to-day nom
80 Colonel Eugene Grimm OF the LIST United
states volunteer Engineers 70 be briSsdier-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24

commander 10 succeed Commander Quacken-
bush who dismissed and afierward rein
stated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
APPRAISERS ASKED TO GO.
LACK OF HARMONY IN THE BOARD IN.
DUCEs ACTION AT WASHINGTON.
GENERAL sHARPE's RESIGNATION SENT IN SOME
TIME Aeo-coLoNEL WILKINSON AND r.
N sHURTLEFF NOW REQUESTED
TO RETIRE

TO RETIRE
Washington. Jan. 23.-It Is understood that the
President has requested the designations OF Ferdi-
nand y. Shurtlen Colonel Joseph p wilkinson jr
and General George r. Sharpe. three Of the nine
members OF the Board Of General Appraisers at
Network. The officials here decline 10 make
any statement In regard 10 the matter yet there
Is reason to believe that want Of harmony in the
Board is one OF the causes OF the Presidents ac-
ton.
General Appraiser Shurtlef when seen last night
at his home No 10 East TWEEN y-tnird st.
corning this report. confirmed H. but declined 10
talk further. except 70 say that General Sharpe
rendered his resignation some time ago. but at
the Presidents request consented 70 remain In
Office until other arrangements could be made
General Sharpe and Colonel wilkinson were not
at their Offices yesterday. Colonel wilkinson. IT
said In Washington. An official Of the
Board who asked that MS name be withheld.
said
II believe that General Sharpe has already sent
IN his resignation. TO take effect March 1.
He is going 10 make European trip. and has
already engaged cabin for the passage. He will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
ruFCHARGES AGAINST EAGAN
ocrsrD OF OFFENCES WHICH INVOLVE
AN DISMISSAL IF CONVICTED.

.o,,,rssA vfTUPERA-
EVE LANGUAGE AGAINST GENERAL
MILES QUOTED IN THE SPEC
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08

Russla's Female Doctors.
Russia possesses over 800 female doc
tors.
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08
Prayer of n Dc>out Parrot.

A resident of Pittsburgh who spent a
part of last summer in England tells in
an exchange an incident which sadly
disturbed the religious peace of par
ish in Penzance. a maiden lady of that
town owned a parrot which somehow
acquired the disagrcrable habit of OBJ
serving at frequent intervals: "l wish
the old lady would die" This annoyed
the birds owner, who spoke to her
curate about it. 81 think we can rec
tify the matter" replied the good man.
Il also have parrot and he is right
eous bird. having been brought up in
the way he should go. | will lend you
my parrot, and | trust his influence
will reform that depraved bird of
yours" The curate's parrot was placed
in the same room with the wicked one
and as soon as the two had become ac-
customed to each other the bad bird
remarked: 81 wish the old lady would
die Whereupon the clcrgyman's bird
rolled up his eyes and in solemn ac-
cents added: eve besccch Thee to hear
US, good Lord!" The story got out in
the parish, and for several Sundays it
was necessary to omit the litany at the
church services.-Philadelp Satur-
day Post
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08
For the first time in his life he ques- =,

For the first time in his life he ques-
toned whether he was wise man. In
spite of all his precautions the girl
would be married before she was 21
years old. and would obtain possession
of the Edwin Smith farm. which he
hoped 10 control as long as he might
live. She had disgraced herself, and
had also deprived him of the farm.
whereas if he had only consented to her
marriage to his son the property would
atleast have been kept in his own fam
that he had made a lameatable botch of
the whole business.
He learned from an Albany paper
that the marriage had taken place on
the day the couple had fled. and three
days later the happy pair returned
home.
Justin received them with distant po-
likeness. refraining from all scolding.
lie himself had acted so unwisely that
lie felt too much disconnected to find
fault with others.
Of course. now that Flora was legally
married. it was useless for Justin to OPP
pose the stipulations in the Edwin
Smith will. and deed of the farm was
Immediately given to Mrs. John Smith.
Her husband at once took charge of the
farm. but his wife started ona journey,
the destination and object Of which
were unknown to Justin Smith.
Three weeks later Flora returned.
and with her was John Smith. the son
of Justin. The two, accompanied by a
young German woman named Anna
Schwarz. whom Flora had hired to be
her house servant. entered the home of
the old farmer. The sigh, almost para
lyZed Justin with establishment.
"What does this mean?" he gasped. as
he looked at his son.
sit means that Flora is my wife, and
that | have come home TO lake charge
of the Edwin Smith farm"
'But the girl is already married to
another John Smith,"
"You are wrong. Miss Anna Schwarz
here. / acknowledge, successfully act
ed the part of a mythical John Smith in
mems clothes, but it is 10 longer nee
essary for her to practice lauGable de-
ception for a living"
But the ceremony was fraudulent
then. and the farm belongs 10 me still?'
ut does not belong to YOU. for Flora
Foringer has been twice married to,a
John Smith. the second time in legal
way, to myself. The ceremony took
place in Florida, too, so you cannot dis,
inherit me-
well. this beats all ever heard of, >
cried the old farmer, ''bui I'm so glad
to have it turn out better than co,i7C
have hoped for that I forgive you. One
farm belongs to her now, and boil
farms. after my death. will belong te
you and your wife. as they should" -
Boston Post.
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08
TcnmyxOn's Humility.

The poet Tennyson was gifted with
the grace of humility. His letters dis
close his dissatisfaction with himself
and his achievements. He pitched his
ideals high, and he knew, none more
clearly. when he failed to grasp what
he had reached after. An ancedote
contributed by the duke of Argyll and
quoted by Miss Cary in her volume,
"Tennyson," exhibits the poets humil-
ity.
"The first words heard him utter"
says the duke, "reman indelibly inn
pressed upon my memory. On being
introduced to him at an evening party
in the house of Lord John Russell,
said, perhaps with some emotions:
"'I am glad to know you!'
"Not in the tone or voice of mere
conventional reply, but in the accents
of sincere humility, he answered.:
"'You won't find much in me-after
au.'"-Youth's Companion.
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08
WHO KNOWSq

Who knows but what the tender word.
The handshake-or. perchance the kiss
Bestowed on yon poor shrinking soul,
May be the gentle benson that lifts
Its dimming eye to higher goal?
Who knows but what that timely act.
That gracious smile so freely given.
May prove to be the beacon light
That turns some sinful stumbling feet
Into the path that leads to right?
Who knows but in that last dark hour
When we to our earthly end draw nigh.
Some kindly spirit may clasp our hand,
And, as we did to that weary soul,
Lead us up to the better land?
Norman II. Crowell, in Midland Maya
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08

you both, provided you could wait un-
Ill the right time. But nothing sudden
or injudicious will be permitted by me.
Now. John, if you'll promise SOL
emnly-and l know your word can be
depended upon-not to marry Flora I'M
til The day after her twen1y:frsI birth
day. you can stay here. If not, you
must go to Florida and help your Uncle
Theodore manage his orange grove.
You must not leave Florida for four
years or until Flora is 81 years old. If
you do leave the state before that time.
as an unmarried man, and I can
find i, out if you do, Ill disinherit you.
"But if you will remain there, as you
ought to do, until the end of the four
years. you can then marry Flora. I
shall be glad to have you, in fact, and
you and she can live here on the other
farm, and Ill manage both farms with
your assistance. as long as l may live.
You see. I've had suspicion as to
what might happen, and I've got ev-
erything we'll planned in advance. BY
putting you in Florida under proper
restrictions and keeping a watch over
Flora, shall be able to prevent an I'M
timely elopement."
| John knew his father we'll enough to
realize that applications and argu-
ments would be unavailing.
"You make it almost as hard for me
as it was for Jacob to obtain wife"
NO, not even half as hard. John;
for Jacob had to serve IA years before
he could obtain the wife he loved. and
you've got to wait only four years. And
if you'll only promise not to make a
fool of yourself. you can remain here
and enjoy Flora 'ssociety until the four
Years are completed"
81 must have time to think this mat.
ter over"
you can have ten days. provided you
will promise not to marry during that
time"
Il PROMISE
John and Flora retired crestfallen
from the old mans presence. During
the ten days they had many serious
talks and made such plans and deci,
sions as seemed to them best. On the
ittst way VI III OOdtlOIl. oouu ~ IIs
father.
i've made my decision. l will not
promise to marry Flora before she is
21 years old"
"Then you must go to Florida ant
stay there for four years. or until you
may be married-of course you car
marry some one else than Flora if 20,
want to-or l will disinherit you.''
Il will accept your terms and go te
Florida
Justin Smith was quite surprised
but such was his curious character thai
he was rather proud that John SHOULD
have taken the course he had.
"The boys chip of the old block.
he said to himself. He's got my grit
He'll make a substantial man. capa bl,
of running the farms after I'm deae
nearly as, we'll as can run them.''