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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
NAVAL CADETS APPOINTED.

Washington. March 4-The President this after
noon appointed the five cadets at the Naval Acod-
envy who provided for by special enactment
In ca Oh case he had alternate TO step into the
place in case OF the failure Of the principal The
names are follows V. Gridley. son OF the
late Captain Grdley. Of the Olympia. with d. y lie
Preton grandson Of Commodore McDOugal as al
ternate; c. Baglcy. brother of the late Ensign
Bagley the first American naval ohcer Killed IN
the war. with n G. Beckwith. son Of Engineer
Beckwith az alternate; Gustav Busbee. grandson
81 the late Admiral Worden. with r. u. Gatewood.
son Of the late Constructor Gatewood, who lost his
life in the service alternate; Alexander Thack-
ara grandson Of the late General sherman. with f.
V. McNair, son Of Admiral McNair az alternate,
and Nixon W Elmer son OF Captain Elmer, who
died in the line OF duty at New-Iork at the out
break Of war with Percval {. Warton as alternate.
The last named was appointed on the recommends
ton Of ex-Secretary Bliss.
Having the privilege of appointing also cadet
from the District OF Columbia the President named
r r Wallace OF Commodore Wallace. with
Rufus Saxion Thompson. grandson of the late Gen
eral Saxton. as alternate. In accordance with the
expressed intention OF Congress. the President also
appointed Osman Deignan. one Of the Merrimac's
crew as cadet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
SpOLI4TTON CLAIMS SATISFIED
THE TOTAL AMOUNT LIKELY TO BE PAID
ABOUT s5cOC0

Washington. March (SpecaD .-Certaih
statements made in the House Of Representa-
tives day or two ago in opposition 10 III.
payment Of Judgments given by the court VI
Claims In the so-called French spohatlon cases
have apparently given wrong impression Oh ."e
validity and Justice Of these ngunraid Gov
orrr,ent OBLIGATIONS Az the debates over the
Omnibus Claims bill showed. the total amount
likely to he paid on French spoliation claims Is
about S5OoOG0O. In 1891 an appropriation was
made Of something over S1.3040OO to pay the
Authorizations Of the court up to that date. Inc
Augmentation was approved by President h"'
rison. In 1896 n similar appropriation was
,,odo but was vetoed by President Cleveland.
The appropriation carried IN the pill ssheu ~
do,, was for the claims that have been adjudi-
Gated by the Court Of Claims since i'''' ''''
onourts 70 about 81 O55.OOD These are the
claims vetoed by Mr.. Cleveland, WIN a""u'
s3ooo0 added in the last few years. 1t is est
,notod that about s3OOoO00 will now pay all
the remaining claims that VIII ne '"'o'"''
passed upon by the Court
Each Of these cases constitutes subject OF
s,rorato trial in the court. The evidence is
found in the archives of the Government anu
=, ,ho nriza courts OF France and Of the Nest
Indian Islands formerly belonging to France
Mr. Rroadbead If Missouri. Ex-Governor ana
ev Minister TO Switzerland who was also
member If the House for many years was Sent
abroad by the Government several years as'
IN examine the records Of the French courts
He WAS accompanied by Somerville =. Iu'N'
NJ New-York who later went on a similar mis-
sion TO the West Indies. No case receives IA
,orable adjudication by the court unless sup
norted by documentary evidence OF the an"Ne
character. The bill just passed contains pro
viso similar 70 that of 1891. STIMULATING that no
award can he paid unless under a certihcate OF
the court stating that the administrator repre-
SCENTS the next Of kin to the original claimant
This was added 10 prevent payment 10 any
except the descendants Of the individual who
suffered the loss.
The claims have been the subject of nearly
sixty favorable reports in Congress- while the
adverse reports do not exceed six. In 1919
President Arthur approved bill sending the
claims To the Court Of Claims for the purpose
Of a judicial determination Of the questions in
voIved The court decided in favor or the
claimants on the general questions and in ISL
Congress. with the approval of President liar-
rson made the first appropriation Of Sl'@ot'ooo
to nav the individual cases favoraby adJudl-
Gated up to that time. 1t will take the court
several years to try all the remaining cases,
thus spreading the appropriations yet TO he
made through several Congresses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
GREER CATHOLICS SUSPENDED.

ARCHBISHOP CoRRIGAN TAKES ACTION IN
CHURCH QUARREL ~ WORKERS
Archbishop Corrigan has suspended from the
rites Of the Church 80 Greek Catholics living In
Yonkers The suspension IS understood 10 be equiv
aent 10 accumulation. as the suspended per-
sons are determined 70 persist I'm the course which
led their suspension. They We're members or
ST Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, in Ash-st.
There have been factions I'm the church for some
time one objecting 10 government by the Roman
Catholic Church and giving allegiance to the Greek
primate The adherents to the Roman administra-
ton were IN a majority. and the Greek Church adj
hcrents left ST Mich olass leased a church for
merlv used by the Preshyterians. ana have been
holding services there under the miniSrations OF
the Rev. J. Timkevic an Orthodox Greek priest.
Tne Rev Mr. Timkevic Is also SUSPENDED In the
ArchbishOp's order. which was received yesterday
10y tho Roy. ARacius Kaminszky. tho recorder OF
81. Nicholass. The decree will be read from the
puplt TODAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
Mp RARR0WS Not TO BE LIBRARTAN.
THE NOMINATION FAILED OF CONFIRMATION BY
THE SENATE

THE SENATE.
Washington March 4-The greater part VI 'i0
last executive session Of the Senate was sPe"' u"
considering the nomination of Samuel ). od'ro"S'
Of Massachusetts, to be Librarian of congress ~
vote was taken and the nomination fhied % con
frn,ation Senators Chandler and human "'aue
brief speeches in defence of Mr. Barro"s' "isu-
ing that he was a worthy man. and that iaiiu'e ~
confirm his nomination would be an unjust renee
ton upon him.
Senators Hoar and Lodge. Of Mr.. Barro"s o""
State and Senator Hansbrough, acting charmd"
Of the Committee on the Library. opposed alhrhld-
tive action by the Senate. They contehdeu tn't -
taking this position they meant 10 personal renee
ton on Mr. Barrows. nor would failure on '"e
nart Of the Senate to act he a reflection. 1t was
generally understood, they said that Mr. Barro"s
was not trained librarian, and the Library Oh
Congress was an institution OF such importance
and such possibilities as to demand the services
Of the most expert man posslple 10 seCuI'
Mr. Hoar Indicated a possibility that III case Oh
to Herbert Putnam, of Boston. of whom ne SPOKE
as thoroughly experienced librarian Reference
was also made to the fact that the office was one
rather for Congressional than for Executive aGuol
as the Library was attached TO congress 1chCee
II was urged that political CONSIDERATIONS shouIu
not enter into the selection of a Librarian ! ne
matter was stil under consideration Wnen the
Senate returned 10 legislative session. ana thus the
nomination was no; voted upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
INCREASED PAY FOX DEW RI.
HE NOW HOLDS THE HIGHEST Ram 'N
THE MILITARY SERVICE OF
THIS COUNTRY.

Washington. March 4.-In the last hou's -.
Congress il was provided that the Au'"'" al VI
the Navy should receive the pay ana e'iIo'u
ments Of the last General Of the Army i"'o
legislation was supplemental to the passase ~
the bill reviving the grade Of Admfa' loI ,"V
benefit Of Admiral Dewey. Its erect i ~ s'e
Admiral Dewey compensation al the raw ~
s14 500 a year. OF this amount Slow" - Wv
regulation pay OF an Admiral Of the Navy "e
go {, 5oo &c the allowance made to the Cen
crsi NJ the Army OF 1925 month for quartz,
Admiral Dewey holds the highest RANK III 'n Nv
military service Of the United states, AiiIS ~.
Navy. and ranks with the higheS'
principal foreign navies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
BRITISH WARSHIP To TAKE HIM HOME.
THE TALBOT ORDERED TO NETWORK FROM
BERMUDA-GRATEFUL FOR THE AMERI-
CAN OFFER. HOWEVER
CAN OFFER. HOWEVER.

London March at il announced mat Lazy
Horscher widow Of the former Lord High Chah-
cel1or and member of the Joint Americana rltish
Canadian Commission. who died al Washington on
March J. has accepted the offer OF the Government
OF Great Britain, Of a warship to convey the OouS
OF the deceased statesman TO England pul 1t Il
thought an American warship will convoy the re-
mains to this country. The funeral has been flNen
10 take place at Clyffe Dorchester about March
q The body will be taken to Westminster Ahpey
the day before the interment and the first part OF
the funeral services will be celebrated there Inc
widow who is greatly Frustrated Is stu IN the
South OF France.
The officials Of the British Foreign Office say
Her Majesty's Government is deeply sensible OF
the courtesy and consideration shown by the Gov
eminent of the United States in Offering warshp
for the conveyance OF the body TO England. But
they add, the prior acceptance Of British warshp
for that purpose precluded the possibility OF the
family accepting the kind offer OF the nted states,
The British sccond-cass cruiser Talbot mas been
ordered from Bermuda to Ncw-York In order to
convey the body of Lord Herschell from there 10
Portsmouth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
CONDITION or GENERAL cASSfrS w. CLIr.
THOUGHT TO BE oN THE VERGE OF MENTAL
cor, .pct- r,t-r tr,-ts N .V-rNDF-rTA

THOUGHT TO BE Of THE VERGE OF MENTAL
COLLAPSE BELIEVES IN A VENDETTA"
Lexington. Ky March CSpeciaD.-The news
comes from whitehall that General Cassus VI.
Clay IL on the verge OF mental collapse To-day
he teegraphed to Senator William Lindsay, ASK
ing that he have a committee sent here TO IN
vcstigate the vendetta" which, he says mas
made him blind and has shut him on from the
use Of the United States mails and telegraph
He says the same vendetta" has taken MS
chiid-wife Dora Richardson from him and mar
ried her to another. and that she has been robbed
OF money and liberty. He declares ne ana MS
wife have been prisoners for five years ana ne
asks that he be restored to liberty.
General Clay has been moody OF late, and spends
most OF his time in his library writing what ne
saws is a history OF his life. In his telegram ne
declares that he bears seventeen scars received
while defending his country In battle, ana that
ms number is more than all the major generals
nuf together have received. He asks Senator
LINDSAY to call upon the President, the senate ana
the people for his liberty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
BRITISH ScHOOLS AHuNF DINE.

The members Of the British Schools and Uni
verstles club to the number Of half hundred
dined In the Brevoort House Fifth-ave and Eighth
St. last night. The dinner was held so that the
members OF the organization could talk over ar
rangements for their dinner celebrate the birth
day Of Queen Victoria to be given on May a.
David a. Munroc presided. There were no
speeches Some Of the plans for the coming dinner
were perfected before the gathering broke up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
covrrcrS covSprRr TO urRDER GrARDS.

San Quentin. Cal. March a conspiracy among
the convicts in the State prison here - murder
their guards and effect wholesale delivery Of
prisoners has been revealed TO Warden Hale
through tho faint-heartedness Of one Of the con
spirators As n result. eight men. denounced the
ringeaders In tho movement. are IN the dungeons.
one guard. charged nv the informer with completely
in thu murderous plot ~ the inmates, will he dis
charged. and the guards have been doubled. The
informer Is Sir Harry" WestwOod Cooper. con-
Vioted in San Francisco Of forging drafts the
AHglo-California and San Francisco and London
hanks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
no Tx on REINSURANCE Contracts.

Washington. March assistant Attorney Gen
eral Boyd recently rendered an opinion IN which he
held that no tax accrues on contract between
nfe insurance companies for reinsurance He has
since held that the same principle applies 10 fire
and marine insurance companies the law is sub
stsntially the same regards all classes OF in
suranCe. He says:
by which the Insurance is made either life fire
or marine. and there ia no reasonable construc-
ton of il which would tax d transaction between
tho companies themselves by which a risk taken
by policy already issued IL divided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
DARED TO BE MARRIED AND DIIORCED.

Chicago. March ].-Refusing to take dare" given
by mutual friends. George c. Reuter- a well-known
merchant OF Duluth. MINI. and Eta Sabotzky
resident OF Chicago were married by justice ~
the peace in Butte Mont, on December 1. The
young woman. after returning 10 Chicago and
realizing the seriousness Of the proceedings. filed
bill for divorce to-day. The defendants attorney
filed a appearance at once. and after hearing the
evidence the Court entered a decree setting aside
the marriage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05

The Republican Club OF the XNIXth Assembly
District made merry last night with smoker" I'm
the clubhouse. No "a East Seventy -ninth-st Al
though II was the regular annual smoker" Of the
club. II was also In celebration OF the second an
niyersary OF the Inauguration OF President McKin-
lev and therefore extra efforts had been put forth
10 make the AFFAIR success The evenings exer-
ciSes closed with few informal speeches Among
tnoSe prf sent were Edward Lauterbach Senator
A. A. ~ Eis5erg Assemblymsn Frank Buckley.
Asslstnnt District-Attorney Hal Bell ex-Alderman
owens. Alfred Lauierbach Dr. NJ j. Jackson, Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
CHAIR THAT uNCOLN Used SOLD

The chair which lincoln used In his ho oi,',.av
which has been a drawing card at the ". ',nth.
Tieman auction sale at No. West twenty 10 ,or
ST.. since Friday last disposed OF yes'e,ua wh,
$27O man who reused TO give his name Wv club
is thought to have bought It for the Lincoln
OF Chicago. was IN, highest bidder lara
The chair is said 10 be one OF TWO VIM AR.
nr.sentod nv the Illinois Central Railroad 20 Mr
Iinroin and IN governor Wentworth. Att..ts,sbls
Iincoin's death IL was presented TO Ihmsnent OF
foir which was he'd I'm New-York COR the ossrnsed "a
the Southern families. and - cents was e"~'
cit In the chair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
u0RE RiIN PREDIcTED ron TO.Diy

The Weather Bureau announced last night that
there was no prospect OF bright skies or clearing
weather for to-day. the ralnstorm which reached
here yesterday vas central over Ohio last night
The forecast for to-day was. Rain. with stationary
temperature. II predicted that snow would fan
I'm Northern Now-York to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
THE KNIGHT BAcHELORS ROrGH TRIP.

The Atlantic Transport freight steamer Knight
Bachelor arrived yesterday thrty-two days from
London by way Of St Michaels. Captain FrOggatt
said that the weather on the voyage was the most
tempestuous he had ever sailed in. The wind
blew gale after gale from the west with high and
dangerous seas. The main hatch was crushed in.
and II was impossible 10 keep the water out OF the
hold After sixteen DAYS of pitching. rolling and
violent wrenching the vessel put into ST. Michaels
repairs and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
THE ALLAN-STATE " LNh'

r,psr cAR1x RATES CUT TO s45 AND SECOND
TO $40.
The Alan-State Line OF steamships y.'-'',,,ra
-, ~ rrocose,on Of rate-cutters announcing
,ha, erst.cabln rates had been cut TO 80 ana sec
The cut of the French Line Will MAKE 5tS ~ ''
hin rates 81 or S5 by the summer scheuu.lSs 80.
Guetav II Schwab again said that ne 10 60 -
boan in formed OF any cut made by the SortH IL
pen iovd Line but that line Is expected 20 loio"
no lead Of the others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
OTHER NOMINATIONS THAT FAILED.

Washington March among the most impor-
tant nominations that failed Of confirmation are
the following
Senators Morgan and Cullom, Representative
HIT Sanford b. Dole and Walter Frear TO DC DC
Hawaiian Commissioners: Martin J. Carter. OF
PENNSYLVANIA to be Consul at ST Johns, \. r..
the naval advancements for conspicuous conduct
i'm battle sent In with the Schley and sampson
nominations; II. c. Ewart. OF North Carolina; to
be United States District Judge Western DIS
Marshal for the Southern District Of Alabama; +
B. Spriggs Of Utica. n y. Indian agent Nevada
Agency in Nevada; John b. Weber Naval Ofiicer
at New Orleans.
All the Army brevet nominations sent to the
Senate were not confirmed These include men
nominated for gallant conduct in the war. num-
Der of postmasierships also failed of combinations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05

Articles OF incorporation OF the Havana CONNER
cial Company. with paid-up capital Of $2o0O00oo
were hed yesterday with the Secretary OF State OF
New-Jersey The company Is formed to manufact-
and deal I'm tobacco. Charles l.. Horton left
Ncw-YOrk for cuba yesterday to buy all the to-
baccO Industries that hc can secure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
BIcYcLE RIDER KILLED " COLLISION.

san Jose. cal. March 1.-Two bicycle riders
Dave Aratio and Dan" Murphy. came into coils
ion on the country road between Mayhed and
Mountain View. while riding In the darkness I'm
opposite directions AZ high rate Of speed. Aratio
killed almost instantly. Murphy and
bruised and had all The fingers Of his left hand
hrolfpp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
rIRST WOMAN To BIZ H4NGED N clNiDl

Montreal. March THE Minister OF Justice to-
day has refused TO change is. sentence OF Mrs
Pcirier ana her paramount sam Paralow and
they viii be hanged together at 81 Schoa stique on
Friday AT : a. m for the murder Of the womon's
husbasd. y the sentence f. carried ont Mrs poi
rier VAL be the FIRST woman hanged in Canada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
NR. NIXON STARTS FOR ALBANY

jamestown. y. y. March IS Fred Nixon.
Speaker OF the New- York Assembly who has been
at his home I'm Wosrhed for the last month on ac-
count Of serious sickness left this city this after
noon To resume his duties at Albany lie viii
spend the night in Buffalo and 40 TO the capital
on SUNDAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
NEW STRIKE N TIE cHTLKAT COUNTRY

San Francisco March 4-Advices from juneau.
Alaska Of February q say that strike in
the Porcupne district has caused q rush Of miners
to the Chilkat country. The find was made on
Talikin Creek. which flows into the Chilkat about
twelve miles from Hayes Mission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
THE PRESIDENTS VACATION PLANS.
HE HOPES SOON TO co SOUTH FOR BRIEF
PERIOD OF REST

Washington March 4.-Whether or not the Presl-
dent Will be able to take short vacation soon VIII
depend on circumstances. The work incident TO the
reorganization Of the Army may seriously interfere
with his plans but he hopes within the next week
or 50 10 go South for a brief rest Although I'm eX-
cellcnt health he feels tired and worn out ana IN
much need Of absolute quiet II for only a BRIEF
period and If he do so without interfering WIN
the transaction Of the public business. he ana MIS-
Mckinley and few friends. guests al the hle
House will 90 by train to some point In the South
for possibly ten days or two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
LNrANrRr ORnERS cOrNrERMANnEn.

Plattsburg. y. Y March 4Orders from the War
Department. directing four companies Of the 2lst
Infantry. stationed here. to proceed to-mor-
to Oswego and Sacketts Harbor. have been
countermanded This Is taken here 10 mean that
the entfe Dist Infantry will he ordered to
Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
SPANISH GINS FoR PROSPECT PARK

The American schooner Mildred which arrived
yesterday morning from crab Island brought two
old Spanish guns. each Weighing two tons. These
guns. IL is said. VIII he presented to Prospect Park
Brooklyn, and mounted at the entrance 10 the
Park. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
INDICTMENT or 4 COUNTY TREASURER.

Rochester y. y. March 4--The Grand Jury Of
Niagara County this morning presented sixteen in
dictments against the former County Treasurer
John &. Lammcrts, for Incorporating county
funds infant heir FUNDS and excise funds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
SECOND MJNHAP TO 1 TRAIN.
TENDER AXLE BROKE AND COMBINATION CAR
CRASHED INTO IT.

Wilton Conn. March i.-The Pittsneld express
on the Danbury and Berkshire Division Of the
New-York Ncw-Haven and Hartford Railroad.
southbound I'm charge Of conductor named Com
stock Of Danbury. wrecked at Cannon station
this morning. \ tender axle broke. causing the
tender 10 be thrown 10 one side. and the cOmbina-
ton baggage-car and smoker crashed into f.. The
baggagc-car was demolished No one was seriously
Injured but there much excitement among
the passengers.
This is the train which seriously
wrecked near Georgetown In December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
TREATY WITH ENGLAND WENT OIER.

NJ A'Il'N IN lilt ''N ~ 'i'+' ~ '''%''t''''
LAWS OF DESCENT.
Washington. March THE treaty between the
United States and Great Britain concerning the
law Of descent as affecting the estates ~ citizens
Of one country dying in the other failed to secure
action by the Senate before final adjournment to-
day Senator Davis. as chairman OF the Committee
on Foreign Relations. called the treaty up i'm tho
executive session but several Senators objected 70
consideration on the ground that they desired an
opportunity which they had not had In the closing
hours Of the Senate. TO look the treaty over and
give due consideration n It's provisions. Mr. Davis
made objection and the treaty went over with
out action until the next session Of Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
MORArIA CREW 10 90 HoME ERnn HrRr

halifax. y. s. March THE crew Of the wrecke,
steamship Morayia will go from here on Monday
to New ork, from which port they Will be sent
home BY the Hamburg American Line '"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05
CRIBS GIVES A DINNER.
MAKING HIMSELF AT HOME At THE REP
CAN CLUB.

CAN VII q
Frederick s Gibbs appears to be enjoying MN
solf in his membership in the Republican Niuo
into which his friends in the cruz suVO' VI
-, h,,, after he had been blackballed on MS
or,o,,oI annlicaton at an exceedingly stormy meet
ing of the club Last night he gave an inio,"'al
dinner at the club for a number OF MS irlenuS III
that organization. possibly to celebrate MS nrup-
ZION into the club At any rate, Mr.. Gloos hau d
GOOD time and 50. apparently did his guests
eoou mn tbccr, wore Collector Bidwell Lemuel r;
omgr4 r. c. Du Val General f.. A. McAlpn Will III
lam Halpin L. L. Van Allen. Job r.. heuse9 anu
10 riafrn Aende.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-05

lam Chamberlain. Richird Thorn. John v, ian o. The
son. Edward y Franks and j /. J soSr men Of
committee was composed OF twenty -tour ~ 7 ouis
whom Louis = Cartini was chairman anu
MaukiewicZ treasurer.