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Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

GEN. HENRY w. LAwToN was killed
on Tuesday while in front OF his
troops directing the attack on some
insurgent works at San Mateo IN the
mountainous district of Northern
T.uson, He was walking along Oh
the firing line within three hundred
wards of sharpshooters' thench, He
was conspicuous for his white helmet
and yellow raincoat and so became a
mark for the insurgents, Having
been through many such experiences,
he disregarded the warnings OF his
officers but moment later was hit
bv bullet and fell into the arms OF
an de-de-camp, dying in few MIN
utes. He was brave aud beloved
general. His first military experience
was in the Civil War as captain.
After the war he studied law for
some time but soon went back to the
army. In the Spanish War, he rapid
" rose in eminence and in the fight
ing in the Philippines he deserves the
honor for the success of the last cam
paign. A whole nation is grieved
that one who has bestowed such
services on his country should fall
just as he was nearing the age when
he could have few years of peace
full rest after life time OF valuable
service.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

TIE NEW currency bill has passed
the House and now goes to the Sen.
ate, where it will be taken up after
the Holiday recess. Some fear the
appreciation of gold Immediately
after the passage of this law, yet when
every particle of Uncle Sans money
is to be maintained on parity with
gold, it is impossible to see how gold
is going to go up. In money matters,
as in measuments, it makes no differ
ence whether the standard is made
of gold or of wood, as long as we
have standard that is always stable.
With all United States obligations
payable in gold and the national
bank notes payable in standard
money, it is impossible for any one
to be injured by the new regime, al
though under our present system, the
use of unredeemaple monies was a
constant menace to. the stability of
the system.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

AT FARMERS institute in Fergus
Falls recently A. K. Bush, of Dover
Mimi, advocated the growing OF
wheat and fax together. He stated
that this plan tends to prevent the
wheat from lodging on heavy ground;
that its keeps out cinch bugs and to
a certain extent prevents rust. The
quality of both grains is materially
improved by the mixture. He states
that two parts of wheat should be
mixed with one of fax, and four or
five pecks of the mixture sown to each
acre. The crop can be harvested with
a binder and handled in exactly the
same manner as clear wheat. 1t can
be threshed "a wheat is ordinarily
threshed, and the mixed grain taken
to the elevators where the farmer can
secure pay in proportion to the
amount of each, as determined by
the flax test. The grains are readily
separated afterwards by the flax
cleaning machines. Mr.. Bush has
been engaged in farming in Olmstad
county since 1856, and speaks from
practical experience,
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
Eddy's face.

Says the Washington Post. He
rather glories in the distinction Of
ugliness, especially as all his other
characteristics are enviaple.
During his last campaign the
enemies Of Mr.. Eddy charged him
with being double-faced. He met
the charge in manner that disarmed
all criticism.
"Great heavens" said Mr.. Eddy to
his audience, ''do you think that if [
had two faces I would wear the one
am showing you now?"
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

Col. DR1sooLL, who has been con-
nected with the Pioneer Press for 70
years as business manager, has been
let out by the stockholders. Thus a
Nan who has devoted the greater
part of his life to building up the
Pioneer Press is dropped for someone
more in favor with the real owners
of the paper. When such conditions
prevail, what wonder is it that the
best newspaper men leave the profes-
sion or get a paper of their own
in the country?
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
practical experience,

The counties of Swift, Lac qui
Parle, Chippewa and Big Stone are
discussing the feasibility of holding
their county fairs all together at some
central point, as Appleton. This
united effort is to be in lieu of the
four smaller fairs in each of the coun-
ties, such as have hitherto been held
The plan would seem to have a good
manv advantages which would make
it desirable to adopt in Stevens and
adjoining counties.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

A BOOM is being started in Brook
Ign, N. Y, for Timothy L. Woodruff
for the Republican nomination for
Vice President next year. Mr.
Woodruff is at present Lieutenant
Governor of New York and has long
been prominent committeeman in
national politics.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

THANKS are due and are hereby ex-
tended to our contemporaries for
their kind words regarding our speci-
al edition Of last week.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

CONGRESSMAN ROBERTS, having been
ousted from his seat in Congress has
no one to thank more than the wives
and mothers of the land, who were
determined that he should not have
a seat.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

Our contemporary, The Times,
comes to hand with we'll written
historical edition, with some good
"reminiscences by some Of the old
settlers.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
This paper is on file with the =
BANNING ADVERTISING GO.

Endicott Building, st. Paul, MINI, where
subscribers, advertisers and others may
examine it and where estimates will be given
upon space for GENERAL ADVERTISING.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

L is noticeable that thel tonsorial
artists sympathize with the Beers in
only half-hearted way.==What if
those whiskers of Dom Paul's should
become fad7
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

There are prospects that the cleo
ton excit ement will continue in Ken
lucky as long as the ammunition lasts.
The Minneapolis Journal has
long editorial on Britain's Military
Aim. We should say tits rather poor
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

In distributing your Christmas
presents, do not forget the pastor,
but remember that to present him
watch is within the prohibited
degrees.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

Christmas originally meant the
Chsist mass-or mass said in honor
of Christ. Now that the day has
become Xmas, our exchanges should
reform.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
THE CARNEGIE DONATION
Library Commission Given Authority to
Draw for S250.00O.
Letter From the Donor Outlining
Certain Provisions Hopes Best
Plans May Be Adopted.

Commissioner Wight of the Washington
public library commission. who was ap-
pointed by the commission. together with
Mr. Il. II. Warner, vice president of ths
beard of library trustees in the absence
from the city of Mr.. Theodore w Noyes
the president of the board, to confer with
MIR. Andrew Carnegie, who has offered to
contribute the sum of s250,00o for ;he cree
ton of the library building. today received
letter from that gentleman, stating that
he will be here in a day or two. when he
will be pleased to confer with the commits
sion.
Il leave everything" he wrote. with
those who have shown. by their devotion to
the library cause. that their hearts are in
tne work. Upon them rests the RESPONSE
h'hty. l have instructed the Carnegie Steel
Company of Pfttsburg TO honor the drafts
made by the proper authorities # the
library to the extent of $gJDOJ0. to he
drawn as needed to met expenditures upon
the library, and nothing further is needed
L always ask for competitive plans, and
give prizes for second and third The first
gets the work. The first consfd aration is
suitability for library operations Many
fne buildings are very poor libraries. Such
failure as that of Boston should be re-
membered. There are others not much bet
ter. L hope the best building for a library
will be selected. OF course | shall be glad
to advise with your committee upon sclec-
ton of plan if requested. hut please under
stand the whole responsibility remair s
with yourselves. My province is to provide
ihe Iuhas. very great privilege. To Jour
committee We look to do the work.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
EDWIN b. MacGROTTl DEAD,
An Old and Esteemed Resident and a
High Degree Mason.

Edwin b. MacGrotty. an old and we'll
known resident of Washington, died Satur-
day night at his hcme, No. 1914 18th street.
this city. Mr.. MacGrotty had been a clerk
in the Treasury Department since July L.,
1867. AT the time Of his death he was in
the warrant division and ranked as one Of
the best clerks of the department
MI MacGrotty was born in Maine Of
Scotch parents, and was seventy-one years
Old. He had Travelled great deal and was
not unknown to adventures. He went TO
California in 1S49 and took part in the ex-
citing affairs of that time. He was 33d
degree Mason of the Scottish Rite ard a
member of st. Pauls Episcopal Church.
He was close personal friend of Albert
Pike, the founder of the order in which he
had attained such high rank.
Mr. MacGrotty was brave soldier in the
civil war and was appointed to his position
in the treasury while still III the army. His
services in war and in civil life were faith
ful and conscientious. The funeral will be
held at O'Clock pm. tomorrow. from the
late residence of the deceased, and the in
terment, with Masonic honors, will take
place at Congressional cemetery.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
Treasury Department Changes.

The following changes in the classified
service of the Treasury Department are an
nounced:
Appointment, on certifcation by the civil
service commission-Frederic L. Dawson,
New Jersey, $3.50, treasurers office
Appointments by transfer from other de-
partments-John Mccarthy District of Co.
lumbia, $3.50, office of the auditor for the
War Department, by transfer from the
Navy Department; ]. Fred Oertel North
Carolina, 81 900, secretary's office by trans
fer from office of board of general apprais-
ers at New York; Harry D. Reed, Georgia,
and Lawrence o. Robbins, New York, $500,
office of the auditor for the State and other
departments, by transfer from fish COM
mission.
Reinstatements-David w. Gall, West Nir-
ginia, S1,600, Office of the auditor for the
Post Office Department; William L. Lowe,
Texas, $500, Office Of the auditor for the
Treasury Department.
Promotions: Office of the Secretary-Nor-
man S. Brooks, District of Columbia, $3.50
to S120.
ONCE of the auditor for the Treasury De-
partment-John G. Townsend, Illinois, 500
to 81 600.
Office of the controller of the treasury
Thomas w. Gilmer. Texas, 81. 500 to s., coo;
Robert Thomson, Oregon, 1000 to S2,00o.
Office of the auditor for the State and
other departments-Jas. H. Tibbetts, Mich
fgan, 81 600 TO 81 500 Noble Moore, Tennes-
see, l,40o to $1,000; Miss Fanny G. Nc
Dowell, Pennsylvania. 81 200 to 81, 400; Fran
els C. Long, Connecticut, 81 600 to LOO;
Mrs. l.. NJ. Alexander Washington, 500 to
$1,000; H. ]. Clark, Iowa, 81 400 To 81 600:
Donald Nesbit, Missouri 81 200 to 81 400.
Burt w. Andrews, South Carolina, $500 to
81 200.
Office of the auditor for the Pest Office
Department-Erward H. Toomey, New
York, $1,000 to 1900; James j. Story, New
Hampshire. $l.2O0 to 81, 400; William H.
Proctor. District of Columbia. 81, 400 TO
81 GOO; George w. Alberto, Wisconsin 81 200
TO S1,4W; .. w. Hammond, Ohio 81 900
to 81 zoo; w. A. Walsh, North Dakota, $50
to 1000.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
STANDING OF ENGINEERS
An Apparent Conflict in the Naval Per-
sonnel Act.
Judge Advocate General Lemly De-
Cides the Case of George
II. Kearny.

Judge Advocate General Lemly is engaged
in constituting some interesting points con-
nected with the new naval personnel act
The latest question to come up for decision
is the standing of several engineer off1cers,
who have been transferred to the line, and
the special case presented as a test was
that of Chief Engineer George II. kearny.
The personnel act provides that engineer
officers with the relative rank of command
er shall take place on the rolls according
to the dates they received their ccmrlis
sions. A second provision looks TO placing
such officers on the list directly after the
line officer with whom they graduated from
the Naval Academy. Here was apparent
conflict, which was not anticipated when
the personnel bill was drawn last spring for
it was supposed that no graduate of the
Naval Academy in the engineer department
could attain the rank of commander before
the act passed. This was an error, for four
ofhcers-Kearny Moore, Stevenson and Rea
all went up owing to the collapse of an
unusual number of officers owing to hard
war service
The question being submitted to the judge
advocate general, as to what standing
Kearny should have, he has decided that he
shall take his place as a commander under
the first provision instead of a lieutenant
commander under the second. The result
of this decision is that kearny is advanced
about thirty numbers The text of the de-
cision is:
The first clause of section two of the
personnel act, prescribing that engineer
officers holding the relative rank of COM
mander shall take rank in the line Of the
navy according to the dates at which they
attained such relative rank is explicit and
mandatory, and inasmucn as then Chief
Engineer George H. Kearny, United States
navy, attained the relative rank of COM
mander February IS, 1899, he is entitled to
take rank in the line according to that
date.
The general provisions contained In the
second clause of the same section modi-
the line officers commission as commander
tained the same relative rank of command
er are the same, the engineer officer shaf
take rank after such line officer tends to
confirm the construction of the first clause
| of the section above given.
The bureau is, accordingly, advised that
an ad interim commission may be issued to
George ii. kearny as a commander, the
rank to which he is entitled under the law.
and that his name should appear in !hc
navy list in the place indicated by the
date Understood to be February n, 1SGD,
on which he attained the relative rank of
commander; and further that the cases OF
other engineer officers, if such there lie.
whose status is the same, should be treated
in like manner.
1T is, of course. understood that the
number of commanders commissioned must
not in any case exceed 112, the number pre-
scribed by the act in question
Evening star., 1899-03-13
no ADDITIONAL CASES.
Smallpox Situation Remains as 1t
Was Saturday.

was saturday.
No additional cases of smallpox were re-
ported to the District heath officer, DIR.
VIM. c. Woodward. yesterday or up to a
late hour this afternoon. The number of
patients in the hospital was increased Sat
urday night 10 twenty-seven, when Rachel
Jackson, co.ored. twenty years of age, was
removed there from 1929 Temperance alley.
between 12th and 13th and L and V streets.
The usual precautions were taken by the
health department officials to prevent any
spread Of the disease in the alley, which
is thickly populated one and the house
from which the young woman was taken
will be kept in quarantine for the Gus
tomary period.
There have been seven deaths from cere-
bro spinal meningitis reported TO the health
officer since the 4th instant while from
July ] last to February l there were but
twelve deaths. Despite the material in
crease recently in the number of deaths
from this disease, DR.. Woodward feels that
it can hardly yet be said 10 be epidemic
here From reports received by him il ap-
pears that many other sections of the coun-
try are experiencing an increase in the
number of cases of this malady. 1t Is said
that II attacks most frequently the poorer
classes and more particularly young
adults. and it is believed that the avoidance
Of bad habits and the observance of clean
Illness. together with an observance of the
rules and regulations of the Don't Worry
Clubs will do much toward a successful
evasion of the disease.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
GOING TO OPEN THE CAMPAIGN.
Senator Martin Leaves to Begin His
SenatOrship Fight.


Senator Martin of Virginia, who has re-
mained in Washington since Congress ad-
journed, will leave the city this evening
for Richmond where he proposes to open
the campaign looking to his reelection to
the Senate. The fight for the sena tors hip
ticians during the coming summer and
promises to be one of the 'warmest political
contests waged in the old dominion in
many years.
Senator Martin has been credited with
possessing an excellent political organiza-
politicians have taken heart of grace to
combat it. 1t is claimed that the nomina-
ton of Representative Quarles in the tenth
district last fall over Mr. Flood supposedly
Senator Martins choice. was blow at the
Martin organization, which emboidened his
rivals to still further exert their efforts.
1t is said that several prominent men will
be in the field against Senator Martin.
Among them Is mentioned Represent ative
w. A. Jones of the second district, the
senior member of the delegation in the
House. Mr.. r. Walton Moore of Fairfax
county is named among the probable carr
ddates, while Attorney General Montague
has been suggested
Senator Martin will make a hard Gsht,
his friends say. He is regarded il. Virginia
as one of the cleverest politicians in the
state. Since he has been in Washington he
has devoted himself assiduousy to the in
terests of his constituents and has been
very industrious in their behalf. He is a
methodical worker and counts his friends
and supporters in every county in the state.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
Union Savings Bank, f222F
Home Building Association
Sixteenth Issue of Stock.

, Books are open for subscriptions at the ofSce Of
the treasurer. 1897 Ia. NV.
Ihird monthly meeting. at which stock of 10Th
series may Ice taken and leans obtained On ,asy
terms: with very small expense Tut s,iAv svsninE
l4th lhstaat. at hall. southwest corner Pa ave
and i9ih st. at o'cI,ck
regular meetings second Tuesday evening 81 each
Shares. $500 Zach. Monthly payments thereon. 81
This being the third meeting cf the 10th series
meeting " ~
interest is allowed nt per cent on all payments
loans. " u
large amount of funds will he available at
ms meeting for those desiring loans
maximum amount leaned per share Is S11s
lhe aadtlunal monthly payment therefor lring 81
per snare. Loans can lie settled IN one ur more
snnres at any time tn, borrower desires
Ihe usual 3O-day hotiss 10 withdraw your money
"heh desired, Is rarely required Come lI with Ms
THOMAS BOWLING. President GI2 T. St NV.
ANSpN >. TAYLOR Vice President. 1912 4 ct.
W II. WETZEI. Secretary, 2I35 II St NV
EDWARD ). NESC0TT. Treasurer 1907 Pa ava
NV.
DIRECTORS:
LEM J. BRYANT. 16O5 Conn ave NV
JAMES H. BfRAM. 2n23 II 81. NV
SAM'L 4. CoOMBS 2el4 II st NV
JOHN B. GlIFILLEN. 1921 Columbia 81.
GID J. JOHNSON, 3O6 9Th ST NV
thAS. y. MOORE 1l45 18th st. NV
= NolsRlS THoRNE S33 23d 81. NV.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
Late Army Ordera.

Major Walter X, Wright, chief commits
sary of subsistence, L. s. V, has been re-
lieved from duty with the I'd Army Corps
and ordered to this city for the purpose
OF settling his accounts.
Major George d. Sherman, additional
paymaster, now In New York city, has been
ordered to this city to confer with the pay
II aster general for Instructions.
lst Lieut.. VIM. W. Galbraith. 9Th United
States Artillery, having been reported phys
icaly disqualified for active duty, has been
placed on the retired list, with the rank
of captain.
The resignation OF I'd Lieut. James B.
Ray. 9TH Infantry, has been accepted by
the President, to take effect at once
Capt. VIM. F. Lewis, assistant surgeon.
has been relieved from duty with the Sth
Cavalry at Baltimore. Md, and ordered to
accompany the 9th Infantry from New
York to the Philippines.
The President has remitted the unexpired
portion of the sentence imposed by court
martial in the case of Private Edward f.
Tobey, Company A, Sth Massachusetts, and
ordered his restora tion TO duty
Evening star., 1899-03-13

Insurgent Uprising in Palawan Is
land, North of ROrneO.

lan0, North of HOrneO.
TACOMA, Wash, March 13.-Advices by
the steamship Victoria from the orient state
that Spanish avarice and .piisrule have
again stirred up rebellion. The insurgent
Moros of Palawan Island, one of the group
north of Borneo, murdered the Spanish
governor of Palawan. residing at Port Roy
alist, and killed his assistants, His head
was severed from his body and carried back
into the hilis to incite a rebellion among
the natives, who had previously feared
Spain's power.
A church and other Spanish buildings
were burned, after Which the rebellious
Moros retreated 10 the hills of Palawan,
carrying with them several dozen men,
women and children, all Spaniards as pris-
oiers. =
This news comes from Singapore, where
i. was cabied from La6uan, capital of Brit
ish North Borneo. 1t was brought there
by the British steamship Labuan, whose
master, Captain Pfort. learned that oner-
Gus taxes and other burdens imposed by
the Spanish had caused the natives to
strike blow for freedom. He also found
tE1t the Spanish mail steamship which
called at Port Royalist after the massacre
did nothing except to make inquiries Pfort
brought away the governors wife, several
other women and children, a priest and
twelve soldiers, who were landed at San
dakan.
Evening star., 1899-03-13

ton, and the attorney Is called upon daily
to advise the Commissioners with regard TO
the consideration of the laws of Congress
and as to the rights and duties of citizens
under these laws. 1t has long been the be-
lief of the Commissioners that the salary
of the attorney is Inadequate, and that it
should be increased so as to be somewhat
more in proportion to the salary paid to
the attorney for the United States for the
District of Columbia"
Resignation rendered.
Learning through reporter of The Star
that the Commissioners had decided upon
his successor Mr.. Thomas at once placed
in their hands his resignation, which reads
as follows:
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 13, 1899.
ITO the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia:
Gentlemen: Carrying out purpose
formed several months ago, / have the
honor to tender to you my resignation of
the office of attorney for the District of
Columbia, to take effect May 81, 1S99
Thanking you for your uniform courtesy
and kindna ass to me, l have the honor to
be-" etc.
1t is understood that Mr.. Thomas will
hereafter devote himself to the practice of
his profession. The salary of the position
of attorney for the District is $4,000 per
annum, while that of first assistant is
s., COO the next two assistants receiving
sl,6o0 and 1920, respectively.
other Changes Possible.
The resignation of Mr.. Thomas was the
subject of no little discussion among the
employees Of the District government, when
1t became known this afternoon, and the
assertion was made more than once that
other changes in the heads of other de-
partments will follow sooner or later,
Among the departments in which, it is
Evening star., 1899-03-13
Change in Office of Attorney for
the District.
Mr.. 4. B. DUVALL TIE SUCCESSOR
The Order to Take Effect the
First of June.
QUESTION OF ASSISTANTS

Mr.. Sydney T. Thomas, the attorney for
the District, will be succeeded the 1st of
June next by Mr.. Andrew B. Duvall, who
has been his first assistant since June l..
1893. 1t has been known for some time that
the Commissioners of the District, by whom
the attorney and his assistants are appoint
ed. contemplated making a change in the
office at the expiration of Mr.. Thomas
second term of three years. June j, Mr..
Thomas having expressed a desire to then
relinquish the Office, and after full con-
sideration of the question of his successor
they reached the conclusion that he should
Evening star., 1899-03-13
MONEY To LOAN.
Az and $50,
on DISTRICT REAL ESTATE
r. O. Hoffman,
oc25-tf 10th and sts. NV.
PIPE TRUST CONsUMMATED.
One of the Promoters Explains Oh.
ject Of the Combination.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. March IL. - Col.
Clarence E. Burke, one of the promoters OF
the cast-iron pipe trust. states that the big
deal has been consummated, and that prac-
tically all the pipe foundries in the country
are included in the combine. which has been
incorporated with a capital of $50, ,oe0, coo.
''The object of the new company" said
Col. Burke, will not be to advance prices,
we will simply follow the prices of pig
iron and be governed by them. We shall
seek to ship from the nearest foundry to
the point of consumption and will not enter
the territory of one foundry with the prod
ucts of another. None of the plants win be
Closed down unless the market compels il.
Gen. Samuel Thomas will probably be pres
ident of the company"