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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12
An IMPORTANT COMMISSION.
B2aE MEN WHO HAVE BEEN APPOINTED
BY THE PRESIDENT TO CONSIDER
PHILIPPINE PROBLEMS

IN spite of the number Of books that are con-
~rsnfy appearing on the Philippines, there is
nevertheless widespread ignorance as to their
acfual condition and needs The President has
uerefore chosen a Commission TO investigate
and report on the peoples, their customs ard
habits, their education and capacity. the
sources and the prospects for trade in the
Hands. The Commission is composed Of the fol-
living men: Jacob G. Schurman (chairlnan)
president Of Cornell University; Dean c. Wor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12
RANK BY BREVET.
IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY AN HOMO
RARY TITLE, WITH NOTHING ELSE

Among the nominations which were sent to
the Senate this month by the President were
many for brevet ranks. and the fact that the
lists included many names Of officers who had
died in the service caused some surprise in
circles where the full and true meaning Of the
breyet rank unknown.
The brevet rank is given by the President "for
gallant action and mertorious services" and f.
always one grade higher than the officer held at
the time ne earned he distinction Brevet ranks
have been conferred in the United States Army
Of all grades from first lieutenant to Lieutenant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

Kan. which he conducted until 1888. Since
then until the recent war he had served with his
regiment in Montana. He was made briga-
dier-gcneral in 1893, and was nominated
major general in the Regular Army on May 1.
1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

IN 1870 and studied at Georgetown University.
from which he received the degree of LII. ID. in
lS>J. In 1852 he removed TO Evansville, Ind,
where he became a lawyer. He served in the
Union Amy in the Civil War. and had reached
the rank Of colonel Of volunteers when he was
compelled by wounds to resign. In 1sSo he
was appointed Minister to China by President
Cleveland. and held that post until early in
1898 He a member Of the War Invest-
eating Committee which has just finished its
labOrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

Colonel Charles DENLY served with distinction
rs Minister to China for thirteen years under
four Administrations. He was born in Virginia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

Rear-Admral George Dewey certainly needs
no introduction to the American public Calmly
but effectively he has fought the battles and
won the victories of the American Navy in the
Pacific. For his services he received the thanks
Of Congress- and has been made a Rear-Ad-
miral He is now tie senior officer the active
list Of the Navy, and will be retired on Deem
Der 20, 1899. unless he is sooner made Ad-
miral by Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

general. but the
titles. high or low.
bring neither addi-
tional authority nor
increased pay.
An officer who re-
ceived a brevet for
distinguished services
in the Spanish war
said: THE brevet is
simply Uncle Sans
way Of saying to an
officer. You did your
work bully for
you! Take this pa
per to show your
folks what | think Of
you. The paper or
commission, gives the
officer a higher grade,
and IL has often hap
pened that an officer
has received several
b r e We IS. Thus a
major may be bre-
vet { . d Lieutenant
colonel. and then may
have that honorary
title supplemented
" h a vet
cOlonelcy. In I he
early days Of the
Army the Uniform Of
the brevet rank could
be worn by the Of
flcer. and he was also
addressed in official
communications By
his breyet rank. IL
was nothing unusual
In those days to see
a letter addressed
to Lieutenant John
Smith. 9TH Infantry.
Il rev ct Brigadier-
General That has
been done away with,
and the brcvet 10
now nothing more
than a title the pos
session Of which
shows that its hold
er's name has ap
peared ON one ID
Uncle Sans rolls n
honor"
The fact that Q
man fell while in the
discharge OF his duty
does not debar him
from being remem-
bered for a brevet
and the recent bro
vet appointment lists
contain many names
after which are the
bracketed words,
Killed in action.'
Died Of wounds re-
'eived in battle"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

Jacob Gould Schur-
man Is looked upon
- . most valuable
nan as head of the
Philippine Commits
Gkon- DR.. Schurman
y the third president
- Cornell University.
md was only thirty
eight years old when
- succeeded Charles
Kendall Adams. in
1852. He has a wide
knowledge + y a -
t3onai and State af-
Mira is a clear
thinker. a fOrceful
writer and a strong
speak er. He first
vent to Cornell in
l686 as professor of
Dhilnsopby. and be
came dean Of the
y WY established
School OF Philosophy
b 1890 He is the
Guthor OF THE Ethics
q Evolution" The
EhlCA import Vi
Darvinism" and Be
lief In Cod"
The broad spirit OF
Ne man is shown by
hts notable utterance
q the proposed arbi-
tYaton treaty with
Great Britain: ITO
Substitute the judi
dial determination Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

The efficient services that General Elwell s.
Otis has rendered to his country during the last
few days I'm crushing the insurrection in the
Philippines have again proved his ability to CO
operate with the Admiral General Otis was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

easter. professor in
- University Of
Michigan: c o. lon = !
Charles DENLY. ex-
Minister to China;
kear-Admiral Gecrg
Dewey and Major
General Elwell :.
Ola The latter two
sxs already on the
~ and have gained
extensive experience
beth In dealing with
6e natives and in
estimating their ue-
sire and capacity for
seif-g rnm Q II t.
fheJ also know the
value OF the Philip
zines as a colony
from a commercial.
laval an j military
point Of view. Pro
fnssors Schurman and
Worcester are al
ready OH their way
to Manila Colonel
DENLY viii go at
snce TO join his as
soci2tes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
KILLED ON
THE RAIL-.
Lafayette Ingram Died in
Cam0en from lnjur=
les Received.

LAFAYETTE Ingram. of Kentmere, died in
the Copper Hospital at Camden, N. j.,
Yesterday, from injuries received on the
railroad. Ingram left hero on Tuesday
nigh with James Michigan and their
des nation WAS New York Here they
expected to 20 II work for contractor
James Malloy. Wori OF his death came
Yesterday afternoon and his heartbroken
Wits LEFT for Camden TO arrange for his
funern.
Ingram was known among his friends
by the name " 'Salrr" on account of his
having skiuprI On u ,ca. going vessel he
was about 5! yeats faIc and besides his
widow leaves tire" children.
IIe worked ct different times in tho Ban
croft Mills. He is he son of I'm Ingram
of 81 Clayton street. William Ingram,
of Philadelphia, Is n brother AMI Ms
Emma X .ennn, wife of Robert Keenan,,
1919 W.5 STREET and Mrs Anna Mnrsden
wife Of Thomas nisden Sll Clayton
street arc SISTERS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
Red Men 5 Committee

Great SaUhem Hargis OF tn, |, o 4. VI.
has appointed the following deplly
Bachems and standing committees: Deputy
great snchems- James II. McGlothen, No.
81 Georgetown, No. q, 81, rs, 3D.. 81,
George Il, Powell, No. % Newark, Nos.
IA %, "a Thomas +, Dunn, No. 50, Dover,
Mo-. q, 8! 50, 81, +. II. Nange5el, No. 81,
Harrington, Nos 10 - 81, IS; John d.
Bunting, No. %, Dngsboro Nos 70, 20, 80,
~; William II. hip:t, 40. Is. Luu -el,
Nos, -, 10, l6, - a. p C., No. !, y. Of r.:
Great Sachom james iargls, No u, vii.
mington, reserves for himself Nos, 3, /,
d, s, 9, II Ii, Is, 30 d. of ? NJ /, High
lauds, No OF Henry Clay, No. 3ul WI
min,;to
Committeos-State OF tho order-E y,
White No, Ii, W. IL Richardson, No. 10:
Samuel Il, !oaxtun, No 30.
Reports and credentials William $.
Coulbourn, No GO Frank Watson, No. H.:
William I. Stuart, 80. H.
Constitution aud Invertebrates McJo-
tire No 4; George NJ Horn, No i, Leon.
ard Il Hoiss No. t.
Appeals md grievances William II .
Taylor, No, 4 Charles II HuI,o. No, 30.
william T. Clayton, No. IL.
Finances, mileage and ner dIem-Ed-
ward Mclntlrc, No B.; c. NJ. Almond, NJ.
d. No. 2?; o. q Knight No "a.
Trustee--Heorge . Guthrie No 3; Ed
ward Sayers, No. 2; u. j. Pyle No, II
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
Associated Charity Officers.

Tho managers OF the Associated Chari.
ties have elected these officers: A. d.
Warner president; Mrs. VIM. Fl. Hill.
vice. president; Charles Warner. Jr. secre-
tary; John s. Rosscil treasurer; Mrs. NJ.
A. 4. Clark, superintendent. Tho mana
gers were: j. Frank Ball. D. S. Rossell
A. d. Warner, A. G. Thatcher: d. J.
Reinhardt, J. NJ. Harvey, j. Allen Colby,
p. j. Ford, 4. n, Savery. Jr, Charles
Warner Jr., Emily p. Blssall, Mrs. W.
II. Hill. Mary ID. Sisson. Annie Bisscll,
Isabelle Beadenkopf,S. Il. johnson, Emily
X. Middleton, Il. A. Bringhurst, Marga.
ret H. Kent Sarah Dure. NJ. A. Barr,
Emalea p. Warner, j. s. Mullin, Jr.
Clifford H. Iszard, and George A. RboaH .
Judge j. Frank Ball declined to again be
candidate for president on account Of
other work
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
IHE DAILY REPUBLICAN,
10 1. con. THIRD AND xlNo sTRssrs
The Republican Printing
and Publishing Co
srsl ,sneD DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAYS
stored At the Post Office at Wilmington
Del. as second.class mall matter
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER z. $500.

DIR. WIN. H. CooPER's term as
Collector of Customs at this port,
will expire next August. His sal
airy is $500 year and fees. AL
ready there are several well known
Republicans after his Job when his
term expires. Mr.. Francis Latto-
mus, who represented the fourteenth
representative district. and Geo. w.
w. Naudain, who was a candidate
for recorder of deeds for New Cas-.
tie county at the last election, are
candidates for the position. By
the time the present term expires,
there will be numerous other appli-
cants for the position. We do not
see why this position should not be
placed under civil service and thus
continue the doctor in for life. He
was appointed by ex-President
Cleveland, the great civil service
reformer. Chief and Special Dep
uty Collector, VIM. A. Comegys,
was the lucky individual who sue
ceeded VIM. r. Finn, before he had
served two years of his term and
now holds his position under the
civil service rules. Did you ever
hear of such nonsense? Democrats
holding Office under Republican
administr alton. This is what the
Republicans voted for when they
elected Mckinley President. How
do they like it?
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
The Name of Dreyfus.

Many persons will be interested now
that the name of Drcyfus Is upon all
tongues to learn the curious origin of this
surname, which is so widely extended
among the Jews of France. Germany and
Switzerland 1t arose in Elsass in the
form of "Trevus." Its present form is
due to strange popular misunderstand-
Ing.
In the year 1855. when the persecution
of the Jews took a new start in nearly all
the states " Germany, the Elcctor Pala.
tine. Johann IL. and lis neighbor, the
Archbishop Elector Johann of Trier,
agreed to expcl all the Jews from their
dGminions. The Jewish fugutiyes from
Trier sought new home, for the most
part, in Elsass. The Jews of that time,
faithful to their ancient customs, had not
adopted the use of hereditary surnames,
which had been common among their
Christian neighbors in Germany for more
than two centuries.
Hence the municipal and communal au
thoritics throughout Elsass entered the
names of one and all the Hebrew immi-
grants as "Treviranus" is, "The
man from Trier," the Latin Treviri. The
"T" Of the official scribe was altered in
the popular dialect to the hard 3D." and
the official Authorization "Trevus" in the
local registers became "Dreyfus." Thus
every Jewish exile from Trcr had to ac-
cept noicns yOlens the surname Of Drey.
fus. There is no ground whatever for
the various ingenious and fanciful derivn-
tons of the name from "rhree Foot"
Drei FusSl. "rl'pod." - London Daily
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02

The Archdeaconry OF Wilmington began
its annual session in Christ Church Dol
aware City yesterday. In the morning u
memorial baptismnl fount, prosecuted by
Mrs V. Hammel Berghans of Athens
Pa, in memory of her sist'r, was dcdicat.
ell
In the evening the ArchlehcOnry $685.
ions opened. Delegate, from most OF the
parishes woro present and SO wero most
of the clergy of tho diocese.
The subject discussed was THE Church"
Rev. George c. Hal, nrch' cNcOn Of WILL
mington, spoke on "a Kingdom Rev.
II ,nry Ward Cunningham spoke on "Her
Principles and Laws" and james D. Car.
ter of Wilmington on ''li5r Call TO Loy--
atty" All addresses were interesting
Sessions will be held morning, afternoon
and evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
PARTITION OF SAMOA
Negotiations Between the Three
Nations Proceeding Rapidly.
TALK OF GERMANY RETIRING.

In Return For This Great Britain
Would Cede the Gilbert and Solomon
Islands to Germany, Leaving Samoa
For England and the United Stated.
Washington, Nov. 1.-The negotia-
tions for the partition of the
Samoan islands are proceeding rapidly
and the officials here would not be
surprised II final agreement were
reached in the near future. The dis
cussion which is going on in London,
with the cooperation Of the authori-
ties. here and In Berlin, has brought
out certain essential features on which
Great Britain. Germany and the Uni
ted States appear to- be agreed. At
the outset 1t is stated That the determi-
nation was reached that the tripartite
government Of the group should come
to an end, and that not more than two
powers, and preferably one, should
govern the islands. 1t soon develop
ed that an agreement was not likely
to be reached giving the entire group
to one power, but the chances seemed
good for an agreement that two powers
divide the islands. thus giving dual
government in place Of the present un-
wieldy tripartite arrangement.
1t seemed to be generally accepted
by the negotiators that the United
States would be one Of the two powers
to be represented, and that the Island
of Tutuila. on which the harbor Of
Page Page is located, would naturally
fall to the lot Of the United States. 1t
is understood that the British authori.
ties quite fully conceded with this
view, and that while the Germans
seemed to regard 1t favorably it was
left open for more mature approval
by the Berlin authorities. In conced-
ing this island and harbor to the Uni
ted States account was taken Of the
$ fact that if an agreement was reached
on that point it would still be for the
United States senate to give its ap-
proval to the arrangement. One of
the remaining islands, Upolu, is of
much value. while the other, Savait,
is practically valueless.
1t is suggested that Great Britain
cede the Gilbert and Solomon islands
to Germany, the latter retiring from
Samoa.
The Fiji islands and some other
points also have been considered dur
ing the discussion. but thus far Ger
many has not acted favorably on the
suggestion, and there have been ev.-
dences that she preferred TO retain her
interests and make a compensation to
Great Britain. This remains open, and
appears to be the chief point remain
il.g in the way of final adjustment.
The foregoing general outline was
given in quarters well informed on the
general lines of the negotiation, al
though it was with the reservation that
the understandings were merely for
NATIVE and still open to material
change.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
THE provisions Of the constitution
of Delaware NAV he constitutions

THE provisions Of the constitution
of Delaware may be constitutional.
at least they should be, as they
were the work of Judges Bradford
and Spruance before being appoint
ed to a seat on the bench. At the
same time Attorney Walter Hayes
contends that the constitution of
the United States guarantees every
man trial by jury. The constl-
tuition of this State provides that
all persons charged with violating
any Of the election laws shall be
tried by three judges. 1t remains
to be seen how the court interprets
the law bearing On these cases.
DR.. Thomas c. Moore resides in
Smyrna and is one of its leading
citizens. He has been singled out
as an awful example and arraigned
in the Kent County Court, charged
with knowingly and wilfully giving
one or more persons one dollar each
that they might qualify at the last
registration DR.. Moore and his
attorneys, Messrs. Hayes and Ward
deny the charge and are making a
big fight to have the indictments
quashed. The case is attracting
more than usual attention because
of the Doctors prominence and the
penalty attached if he is found
guilty.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
ITEMS FROM
new CASTLE.
November 2, lo09.

November 2, lo09.
During the scut1l, with "Whi,krrs"
Mullin on Monday nigh. in the jail War
den Hance received u slight cut on the
hand. When the warden grabbed Muffin
the latter had he but, her knife with
which no cut away the stairs step anu at
tempted TO cut the boards Oh the roof,
Scarcely had Mullin been grabbed by the
warden than the fulm,r II AIDE Il lurcibe
blow at The latter Muffin will remember
the experience he had with Hance for
many day to come. No sooner had MuI-
lin struck at Hancc with the knife han
the latter sent we'll directed blow that
landed beneath MI Inns jaw. NiuIlin
covered space quickly and rolled on The
hard floor.
A few well directed kicks caused him
to get 10 his feut ard II isN more lovD
taps on the face 81 tticrd to show him that
he had bette submit TO 20 into MOL and
be fastened in irons ulin has Duasied
on several occasions what he would do to
u warter that would modest him. But
experience show, that tho biggest Jail
bully is the greatest coward,
People lving ia IN he nrlghhorhood of
Red Mems Hnll gro complaining once
moe Of the disorder al ha rlncc.
Tho police cannot give attention at tho
hail. Tho balance ot tha city needs pro-
lection, A deman viii be- nais on the
Mayor tN have Two special uhicr appoint
ed and compel the nall to pay them.
There was no me sting Of tho men who
propo'o to form Company II. n. g. d.
last night, Tho Company cannot be re.
organized unless there ara 81 men willing
to join the ranks. Ghauncey 2. Holcomb
is mentioned for Captain, Second Lieu
tenant Hammers for First Lieutenant aud
Sergeant y yers Tor Second Lieutenant,
Working and dress gloves at BIggs,
Ozro Lunt who has been indispused for
some weeks i, gradually improving,
Henry Collins who has been confined to
hi bed for about two weeks is able to DO
around
Yesterday WAS All saints Day and was
observed in tho Catholic aud Episcopal
churches
1t is not often that there is fight on
Halluw Zen but there were number of
street brawls here on Tuesday night.
John Shearer denies that his dog BIZ the
girl Mary Beck on the head. He says that
the dog was Ouly playing and that one
claw slightly scratch her head.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02

A curious story is current that pur-
ports to deal with an incident that is said
to have occurred during the recent visit
Of the Emperor William to the French
training ship Iphigcnie. During the din.
ncr the emperor said that by frankly
and definitely abandoning the hope of re.
gaining the lost provinces France would
be left free to devote herself in peaceful
security TO her own welfare and that of
the world. The French captain prompt
ly answered that the rrjoindcr iuight be
made that Prussia never had the slight
est right to Alsuce Lorraine, which she
tore BY force from France, and that, If
Prussia would restore those provinces.
France would willingly diSarm.
ut looked for n moment" goes the
story, "as though the rnpprochencnt be-
tween the kaiser and his host might be
upset by touch Bat the emperor, see
Ing the picture Of a lady on the table
nearest him. asked whose It was. Learn.
Ing it was the cnptnin's wife, he prompt
ly offered her health as toast, which the
gratiiic1 captain was most pleased at, mp
preciating that it was the knisers I'm
spoken apology. And so the dangerous
psychological moment in the cmperor's
visit passed away."-London Letter in
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
Triple Murderer on Trial.

Kansas City, Nov. 2.-Levi Moore, a
tishmonger in the city market, who last
May shot and killed Jennie Campbell,
Ella Lands and Anna Mish, was
placed on trial here yesterday Moore
killed the Campbell woman because
she had Tilted him, and shot the other
two because he thought they were
trying to interfere. All three we're
married women. Moores wife, who
had left him at the time. was living
in Alabama with her children, is here
and will be one of the witnesses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-02
PROSPERITY.AT
NEW CASTLE.
Trolley Poles Being Ship
ped to all Parts of
the World.

New Castle, Nov. 2,-'rhs scarcity of
work at the Delaware plant Of the Nation
al Tube Company. Never in he history OF
the works first opened here by Morris,
Tasker Company of Philadelphia have or.
ders been received to such an amount ont
side OF the various sizsI Of pipe and boil.
or flues the orders arc bourin in for troll
lev poles. Five hundred tens OF trolley
poles were shipped YESTERDAY to Ne' York
to BE- placed on the -tsamer Vera Cruz
Trolley poles are shipped frcm these
works to London, Liverpool and other
English cities.
Ireland has had trolley poles SHIPPED
from here and poles Of similar kind
have been sent to be used as teleg aph
poles to carry the wires across part of
the Sahara desert.
The reason for using iron poles In tho
desert is that tho Insects cannot destroy
them In the manner hey do wooden poles.
Trolley unlss manufactured at New Castle
have been shipped to the variou+ larger
cities 10 North and South America aud In
forsign countries E,ch trolley poleweighs
on an average Of 1890 pnun Il and in g'n-
ernl is 2S feet in length. Tho making OF
trolley poles requires the employment of II
large pumber oi men and at present here
are TO- hand, employed at the loo II works
Tho iron for the poles is received here In
SHEETS. They in turn are taken to thu
bending mill and rom here sent to the
weller. md after being made into pipes
are sent to the cut'ing shop.
There muchiuist. cut IF the rough ends
and then tho blacksmith gets 'hN piIes.
A four inch ripe is iit'ed mot five inch,
TIM into six and the end Of the six into
a seven inch rip. Around ench joint Ia
placed II heavy ! on band and II pole Is
made. The machinit hores holes in the
top Of he .ira.ler pine IN order to hold
the cap allow the wire . pass through or
an arm t" project f'nm same. All poles
are painted before bing shipped on fiat
cars and the caps ant ti.tings are usually
Slipped with the cars
Prosperity has reach ID this place with
ycnspnncs and tieNa iona TuheCompany
are unable to secure sufficient men to
upe ntc their mauIn"h works. F'rmer-
iy tho orders came H. tr II car luni OF IL Ger
tain size Of PHO bui now the orders are for
mile. and miles If llre. Orders are piled
MP at he local work, and only u small
shipment eau be ma 10 to each Customer
at time. The rush Of o ders and he
scarcity CT freight cars are accountable
for this condition of hfuis.
"A dose N time saves lives" DIR.
WOnn's Norway pine Syruu. nR'llre'i