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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18

infantry, who, according to dispatch re
ceived from Gen. Otis this morning. was
drowned while crossing the Agno river. in
pursuit of the Filipfnos.
Lieut. Luna was Of Mexican descent. and
was son-in-law Of Gov. Otero of New
Mexico He was born at Los I.unas, n NJ
IN June, 1870, and at the outbreak Of the
spanish war volunteered for service in the
American army. He made a most cred
ltabie record in the Santiago campaign as
captain of Troop F of the so-called Rough
Riders. commanded by Col. Wood On the
reorganization of the volunteer army for
service in the Philippines, he was appoint
ed IN July, 1899. first lieutenant of the 34th
volunteer Infantry, and assisted in recruit
ing Tor that regiment at Albuquerque. \
NJ He accompa MED his regiment to the
fhlfppines, arriving there early in October
ana was actively engaged in the field, first
as battalion adjutant and afterward as an
aid on the staff Of Gen. Lawton II was
while acting in this latter capacity that he
met his death
Return of the Centennial
The War Department is Informed that TIL.
animal transport Centennial has arrived at
San Francisco from Manila and will be
used in sending another load of horses and
mules to the Philippines.
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il STICE CHAMBERS RESIGNS.
Submits His Report on His Adminis-
tratiOn in Samoa,

Chief Justice Chambers of Samoa has re-
signed, and his resignation has been ac-
cepted for the United States, one of the
three parties TO the Berlin treaty. by the
President. The resignation will also be
notified to Great Britain and Germany
The last official act Of Mr. Chambers was
the submission to Secretary 4Iay of a re-
port upon his administrations of the Office
of chief justice up to the time of his de-
parture from Apia. descriptive of the chief
events attending the celebrated contest for
the kingship between Maietoa and Ma
taafa, and explanatory of the reasons
which impelled him to make his decision in
favor of the former. Because of the recent
mutually satisfactory arrangement between
the treaty powers for the future of Samoa
the report is naturally SO drafted as to
avoid any unpleasant reflections or crit
iclsmS upon any one Of the three pa rites or
their agents or citizens in Samoa. Identical
copies of the document have been presented
to Secretary Hay. and dispatched by mail
to the foreign offices at London and Berlin
ana as an act of courtesy Mr.. Chambers to-
day supplied copies to Lord Pauncefote and
to Mr.. HOlleben in this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
Army Orders.

Major William Gerlach, 18th L. S. Infan-
try, has been retired from active service
by operation of law and Will proceed TO his
home.
Acting Hospital Steward II. F. Pierce, at
Washington barracks. has been ordered to
the Philippines on the transport Logan.
Capt. H. L. Bishop, 41st L. S. Infantry.
having rendered his resignation, has been
hCnorably discharged the service Of the
United States.
Capt w. ii. kell. 22d L. S. Infantry. and
First Lieut.. Willis Uline. 18th L. S In
fantry, have been ordered to examination
for promotion.
Acting Assistant Surgeon p. S. Rossiter.
U. $. A, has been ordered from New York
city to San Francisco for duty.
Maj. r. NJ. O'Reilly, surgeon, L. s. A,
now al New York city, has been ordered to
Fort Monroe, Va, for duty. to relieve Lieut..
Col. c. De Witt, deputy surgeon genera,
u. S. A, who is ordered to report for tenn
porary duty in New York city, upon the
completion of which he is to proceed to
Havana, Cuba, for duty as chief surgeon
OF that division.
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w. ID. BlNUM SELECTED.


President Mckinley disappointed w D.
Bynum Of indianapolis as member of the
board of general appraisers in New York
This is the board which passes upon GUS
toms matters for the entire country The
position pays $500 a year, and is con-
sidered one Of the best in the country.
position on the board was offered Repre-
sentative Sherman of New York, but was
declined by him when Speaker Reed re-
signed and there was an opportunity of
becoming Speaker.
Mr.. Bynum succeeds J. B. Wilkinson of
New Orleans, who has been a member Of
the board since its creation by Congress In
1880. Mr.. Wtlkinsons resignation takes
effect December l5.
Mr.. Bynum is well known in Washington
having been member of the House Of
Representatives for some time. In 1896
he seeded from the democratic ranks ow-
ing 10 his financial views and became man
aSer Of the gold democratic campaign. He
has since remained an active figure in the
ranks of the gold democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
CONTRACTS FOR CRUISERS.
Awards Recommended by the Board
Naval construction.


The board on naval construction has rec
commended that contracts for the construc-
ton of the six new protected cruisers pro-
vided for at the last session OF Congress
be awarded (one each) to the following
named firms:
Trisg & Co, Richmond, Va, 81 027 600:
Lewis Nixon OF Elizabcthport, n. J.. ST.
o39,96G; Bath Iron Works. of Bath, Me-
81 ,o41 $50; Union Iron Works at San Fran
cisco, 1041, 800; Fore River Engine Co. Of
Massachusetts, 81, ,o65, 600; Neaffe & Levy of
Philadelphia, Pa, S10So,O00. making the to-
tai cost of the six ships 81, ,295,516
The amount in each case represents the
bid of the respective bidder for the con-
StructiOn of the vessels, according to the
plans prepared at the Navy Department.
The recommendations are made in a report
submitted to Acting Secretary Allen by Ad-
miral O'Netll, president of the board, and
the awards are not final until the board s
findings are approved by the Secretary.
The lowest bid received was that of Town
send and Downey of New York. at S954 500
ard special naval board recently reported
that the firm was qualified TO execute the
contract Some surprise is therefore shown
at the failure of that firm 10 receive the
recommendation Of the board of construc-
ton. An effort will undoubtedly be made
to induce the department to award it the
contract for one of the ships in spite of
the report Of the board.
If Secretary Log approves the report
Of the naval board of construction, he win
recommend to Congress the construction
of three shaathed and coppered protected
cruisers, of about 1880 tons displacement:
three similar cruisers of about 5000 tons;
six sheathed and coppered gunboats of
about ! 600 tons displacement, and six sim
liar gunboats of about 800 tons displace-
ment, all carrying the most powerful ord
nance for vessels Of their respective classes
The cost Of the eighteen vessels is estimat-
ed at about SO, ,0Uo, 900, and their constrpic-
ton would cover a period of about three
years. The recommendation is based on the
necessity of keeping the United States
a ahrsast of the naval noMars Of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
TO BEAUTIFY THE CAPITAL.
Representative Mercer Hopes to Have
More Buildings Projected.

Representative Mercer of Nebraska is in
the city. Mr. Mercer was chairman of the
House committee on public buildings and
grounds in the last Congress, and no one
has yet suggested that change ought to
be made in the craftsmanship in the coming
Congress.
Il am very much pleased" said Mr.. Mer-
Ger to Star reporter today, with the pro-
gress which has been made toward the con-
struction OF the new building for the De-
partment of Justice as well as the plans
for the city library building. Both these
bills were passed at the last session. and
the committee on public buildings and
grounds, which had share in the act, is
very much interested in the work.
Il hope We viii be able to do something
more this session toward adding to the
number of public structures of the ma
tional capital. 1 think every member of
the house and Senate should take personal
interest in improving the seat of govern
ment.
We have now two of the most beautiful
pubic buildings in the world. | have vis-
lted every great capital of the world, and
there Is nothing to surpass our Capitol
building In architectural grandeur, nor the
Congressional Library building in beauty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
ONLY ONE CHANGE LIKELY
Henry casson May Succeed ssrgeant-at-
Arms Russell.
DOOrkeeper Glenn, Clerk of the House
Mcdowell and Postmaster McEIroy
VIII Probably Be Re-Elected.

Some interest attaches to the selection
of the minor officials of the House of Rep
resentatives as the coming session OF Con-
gress draws near Doorkeeper Glenn of
New York is now in the city, and Clerk
Mcdowell is expected to arrive next Mon
day, while other officials will come on from
day to day.
1t seems to be the general understanding
that only one change will be made among
the more important offices Of the House
1t is said that Mr.. Russell of Missouri the
sergeant-at-arms. may not be reelected
This will not be a reflection on Mai Rus
sells ability services, it Is explained
but will be for reasons connected with the
shifting Of delegation forces during the pre-
liminary arrangements for the selection of
Speaker
The man most prominently mentioned for
sergeant-at-arms is Mr.. Henry Casson of
Wisconsin, who chief clerk of the De-
partment of Agriculture under Secretary
Rusk during the Harrison administration.
in which capacity he demonstrated execu-
tive ability of a high order Mr. Casson is
well known to members of the House and
has been an active worker In republican
politics In the west
Major Mcdowell of Pennsylvania. the
clerk of the House. who Is slated for re-
election. is now serving his second term In
that office. after having occupied a seat
in the House as a representative from
Pennsylvania. He is exceedingly popular,
among the democrats well as in his own
party, and 1t would require q great deal of
temerty upon the part of any one to op-
pose his reelection.
Mr.. Glenn Of New York. the doorkeeper
of the House, also slated for reelection is
serving his second term. He has admins
tered his office to the entire satisfaction
OF his colleagues and has intrenchei him
self in their esteem and regard so that
his reelection Is q foregone conclusion
1t is not expected that sweeping changes
Will be made among the positions subordi-
nate to the heads of these departments of
the House administration. although some
shifting may be necessary to accommodate
the various delegations and the new mem
hers.
1t is understood that there will be no
change In the House postmast tership but
that Mr.. McElroy will be reelected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
RIGHTS OF THE SOLDIERS.
A Discussion of Interest TO the Dis
trict Volunteers.

Controller Tracewell has decided several
questions of interest to District of Column
bia soldiers who were in the Spanish war
The decision relates TO General Order ia
issued August O. 1895, in regard to sick and
wounded soldiers 1t was revoked later.
Mr.. Tracewell has decided that soldiers
from Montauk Point furlOughed under Cen
eral Orders No. III. and its amendments
while the same are in force, are entitled to
a communication Of rations not furnished in
kind. at the rate of 81 80 per day while nee
essarily travelling to and from their respec-
tive homes, and at the rate of - cents per
day for the remainder of the time they are
on furlough issued under said orders; that
the regular annual appropria tiOns for sub
slstence of the army for the year in which
the furlough was taken is properly charge
able with the communication in question;
that soldiers on furlough under General Or
ders No. III are not entitled to transporta-
ton at the expense OF the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
TREASURY CHANGES
announcements of PrOmotfons An
pOintments and Reinstntcmenfs

The following changes in the classified
service of the Treasury Department are
announced:
Appointments on certification by the civil
service commission-Maurice w. RisIer.
New Jersey. $500, Secretary's office: Chas.
K. Duvall, Maryland. 1,oeo, coast survey.
Harry CoOpe, Ohio. 5000 office Of controller
of currency; Harwood Graves. Virginia.
SSc, office of controller Of currency.
Appointments by transfer from other de-
partments-Edward Rorison. New York.
81 ,2'S, office of auditor for the Post Office
Department by transfer from buraau of
Secretary's office by transfer from Depart
ment of the Interior; Mrs. Anna B. Wney
District of Columbia, $40, office of the au-
ditor for the Post Office Department by
transfer from Department OF the Interior
Reinsta atemeuts-Frederick Johuson New
York, $500, bureau of navigation: Mrs Julia
M Ronaldson. District of Columbia $40
bureau Of engraving and printing.
Promotions: Office of the Secretary-AliSs
Emma Phillips. District of Columbia
s3iS to $500; Miss Mary f. Stroman. Vir-
gina. $3.50 to $72O
Offlce Of the supervising architect-Miss
Roberta Nichols. Maryland. $50 to 81 $3.50
Office of the treasurer OF the United
States-Thos Z. Athey, Missouri $50 to
500; Harry H. Hubirt, Pennsylvania. 500
to $40: Roscoe jenkins, Iowa, $3.50 to 500.
cIllce OF the auditor for the Post Office
Departmenr-Mrs. Augustus Wallace, Con-
necticut. $500 to $1,000 Miss Antoinette
Avery, Minnesota $50 to s"o0: VIM r.
Lowry, Mississippi S720 to $50; B. b. De
laney, Kentucky, $40 to 5000 VIM y
Eahart, Utah, S720 to $50: Miss Lillian A
~ ollard, District Of Columbia SJ4S to S720:
Miss Effie NJ. Wolverton. District OF Column
bia, S1.25 per diem to SI2O: Peyton b
kemp, Tennessee 5000 10 81 900; Miss Annie
r. Mckenzie. Virginia. 81 200 to S1.4@o
United States coast and geodetic survey
r. H. Wyvillc. Maryland. $1,000 to 81 800,
Miss Lily a. Mapes, District of Columbia
$1,000 to S121o: Joseph 3. Quinlan Mis-
souri, $500 to $1,000; II. c. Allan, Nebraska
1923 30 $500
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IF MIR. HAYWARD DIES.
Ii Is Thought Ex-senator Allen Will
Be AppOinted

IN the event of the death of Senator Hay
ward OF Nebraska it is generally believed
that ex-senator Allen will be appointed by
the governor to fill the vacancy until the
legislature meets in 1901. 1t is not believed
in Washington that Mr.. BRYAN would ac-
cept the appointment.
If Mr.. Allen takes 1t he would have to
relinquish position on the state bench to
which he has been appointed to take effect
January 1. In this connection it is said
that the aforesaid judgeship has been held
IN the Alien law. firm for several years
When Mr. Allen was elected TO the Senate
ne turned the judgeshp over to his law
Allen was defeated. Mr.. Robinson ran for
Congress and turned the judgeship back to
Mr., Allen Now, IL MIR. Allen comes back
70 the Senate the judgeship will get away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
MOVING on BAYOMBoNG.
Gen. Macarthur Leaves TarIac With Il
Strong Force.

MANILA, November lS.-Gen. Macarthur,
with the 36th Infantry, u battalion of the
18th Infantry, a troop Of the 4th Cavalry
several Ceilings and a detachment Of the
Signal Corps has begun his northward ad-
vance from Tarlac, which will be continued
to Bayombong, province Of New Nizcaya
Two thousand insurgents are reported 20
be massing at Corona. above Tarlac. and
Gen. Marcado ia said to be in the mountains
west of Angeles with 1000 men, proposing
TO make raids. Rain has been falling
througout the month, and for the past week
there has been a heavy downpour. The
whole country is in as bad condition as a
any time this season.
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BRYAN MAY COME TO SENATE.
If Defeated for President He May
Succeed ThurstOn

dispatch from Lincoln. Neb., says:
There is no doubt ia the minds of demo-
cratic leaders that William Jennings Bryan
could have the appointment to the United
States Senate should Senator Hayward die
But Colonel Bryan declares that he would
not ACCEPT it.
Allen lost the senatorial succession by
huke. and Bryan believes that Allen is en-
titled to have the senatorship to succeed
Ihurston In 1901 or in Hayward's place.
This would leave the legislature of 1901 10
eject TWO senators. Bryan will try for the
presidency in 1900, and If he loses he and
Allen VIII he elected senators in 1901. The
only obstacle would be that it might be re-
publican. This Is unlikely, as fusion will
likely carry Nebraska in 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
GEORGE BRANDENBERG KILLED.
Young Man Was Out Hunting When
Accident Occurred.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
FREDERICK, Md, November 1S.-Mr.
George Brandenberg, tr., who lives near
Point Of Rocks. was accidentally shot and
Instantly ki led this morning while out
hunting on his fathers farm between Point
Of Rocks and Catoctin switch. Mr.. Brand
enbere. Mr.. David Souder and some other
friends started out hunting early this
morning. Mr.. BTandenberg and Mr.. Sou
der were walking along close together,
when suddenly Mr.. Souder's gun went off
the load OF shot striking Mr.. Brandenberg
and blowing off part of his head. Mr..
Brandcnberg died instantly.
Ills remains were taken to the home of
his parents, who were almost heartbroken
over the unfortunate accident. Mr.. Brand
enberg wds twenty-thrce years old and
was very popular and highly respected
young man Of the community in which he
lived.
MI Souder expresses great regret for
the shooting and explains it by saying that
ms gun was cooked and that he slipped
but that he does not know how the trigger
was pulled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
PcrsOnal Mention

Mr.. Rutherford H. Corbin, son of Ad
jutant General Corbin, has returned to
this city from Manila, where he acted for
some time as assistant secretary to tha
Philippine commission. While there he
had a serious attack of typhoid fever, and
lost about seventy-fve pounds In weight.
He was in the hospital at Manila for many
months, but has now practically regained
his normal health and strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
HR AN GIVES HIS MITE,
Sends 10 Cents to Miss Mcclellan for
schiey Home

NEW YORK, November 1s.-Mss Edna
Mcclellan Of this city, who is raising, by
means of an endless chain, a sum with
which to buy a home for Admiral Schiey in
Washington, has received the following let
ter from William J. Bryan, dated Lincoln.
Neb November 13 with an inclosure of 10
cents:
i return the chain letter, and am glad
To contribute a dime toward the home for
Admiral Schley, as | did for Admiral
Dewey. They are both deserving of honor
and gratitude at the hands OF the American
people for their distinguished achieve
mentS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
Whereabouts of warships.

The big monitor Puritan has been as
signed to duty as a training ship for the
cadets at Annapolis. and today she ar
rived there in tow of the Standish and the
Wahneta Special attention is to be given
to gunnery practice. ard the Puritan is ad-
mirably fitted for this service in the smooth
waters of the bay.
The Resolute has sailed from Santiago
for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
Admiral CrOmweII's Assignment

Rear Admiral b. ]. Cromwell, who was
recently detached from command of the Ha-
vana naval station, has been assigned TO
duty as president of the naval retiring
board. He has arrived in this city and will
take up his new duties at the navy yard
on the Doth instant. Admiral Cromwell
will relieve Rear Admiral J. A Howell as
president of the retiring board. Admiral
Howell will continue his other duties in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
OFFER TO MIR. VANDERBILT.
New York Financial Institution Tend
Him a Position

CHICAGO. November lS.-The Chronicle
today says:
Frank y. VanderIip. assistant secretary
Of the treasury. has been offered a place
at the head Of one of the big financial IN
stitutions Of New York city. Mr.. Wander
lip discussing the matter said:
Il have no intention of resigning for
some time or OF leaving my place, but
shall go To New York after | leave Wash
ingtOn''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
BRITISH SHORT OF AMMUNITION,
Reason Given for Gen. Whites Re-
treat From Dundee

LONDON. November IS-The war Office
has received the following dispatch from
Gen Butler.
"tAiE TOWN. Friday. November II
Report from Kimberley, Saturday, Novenn-
Der IL says all well there.
Reports from Ladysmith. Sunday. No
Nember Y, and Monday, November l.. say
all well there"
OmlnoUs statements are coming by mail
that tho British retreat from Dundee was
largely due 10 The shortness of ammuni-
t"n- aud this. il is thought is probably
the plight at Ladysmith and elsewhere il
seems TO furnish ground for anxiety for
the safety OF the isolated garrisons
WIN the Culeuso bridge destroyed IT is
claimed that Gen. Butler will have more
cli-cdlt transport problems to solve
Beers Criticize Gen. Joubert
Reports from Cape Colony indicate that
the Boer sympIthizers are greatly sur-
p-ised AT the inability Of General Jouhet
20 capture Ladysmith.
Interesting details are arriving at Cana
Town from the Orange river relatine -
the hghting at Belmont. showing that vyb..n
Colonel kriJh-Falconer was shot throI1,,b
the breast he was just going 10 the assist
RnCe Of n wounded lieutenant Rev,
Lieutenant Brooke of the I.ancers had a
marvellous escape. He had dismounted 70
sketch the Boer position. being at the time
some distance ahead Of his troopers When
thirty BOers opened fire and bullet passed
under his leg he mounted. killing his
horse.
It is announced that the following British
tranSp 1rtS arrived at Cape Town TODAY.
Monaghan, with the I'd Seaforth Highland
ers and q field hospital; American. with a
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A LIBERAL EDUCATION,

Whether or not you wish
to buy anything the adver-
tising columns of The Star
amply repay the most care
full perusal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18

~ dispatch from Kansas City, Mo, says
that Dwight l. Moody, the evangelist. who
has been preaching there, is broken in
health and is suffering from an affection Of
the heart. His engagement was cut short,
and he started for his home at Northfield,
Mass, in the care of DIR. Schauffer and Mr.
c. NJ. Vining. teller of the Union National
Bank of Kansas City.
1t is admitted that Mr.. Moody's condition
is serious.
The reports as to the seriousness of Mr..
MoOdy's condition are conflicting. Several
OF his intimate friends stated that while his
condition was serious, ii was not critical.
These friends, however. reluctantly admit
ted that they believe his career as great
public speaker was nearing the end.
DR. Schauffler said that in his opinion the
evangelist's condition was not essentially
worse than for some time past. and that he
was simply exhausted from his recent eX-
ertions before the big crowds that have
gathered to hear him. DR. Schauftier
added. however, that Mr.. Moody must have
quiet and rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-18
PASSED A RESTLESS NIGHT.
But Vice President Hobart Was Bet
ter This Morning.

PATTERSON, y. j., November 1S.-Fice
President Hobart did not pass a very rest
ful night. DR.. Newton was with him a
number of times and had to administer
medicine 70 his patient during the night.
This morning Mr.. Hobart was better and
was resting comfortably.
Vice President Hobart took a light solid
rourishmcnt III the forenoon. The most in
innate friends of the Vice President admit
that the Improvement observed a few days
ago has disappeared and that he is grow
ing weaker.
A number of the friends of Vice President
Hobart III this city are perfectly confident
that he VIII be in his accustomed pace in
the Senate before the end of the coming
session. Advices received here during the
past week have indicated that Mr.. Hobart
himself has never given up hope Of his
recovery, and that a change for the better
has been steady. II very slight They say
that Mr.. Hobart's physicians take a more
gloomy view Of his Illness than do his
friends who have seen him occasionally
during the past few weeks. The latter are
relying on the strong constitution of the
Vice President TO pull him through his ILL
neSa.