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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
LATEST NEWS FROM GUAM.
THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATED IN GEN.
UINE AMERICAN STYLE

UINE AMERICAN STYLE.
Washington Jan. N.-The latest official news re-
ceved here in regard to the condition of affairs in
Guam, the mid-Pacifc possession of the United
States is contained in report just received by
the Secretary Of the Navy from Captain r. P.
Leary, the Governor of the island. The report is
dated Government House. Agana, Guam, Decem-
Der Z. 1899, and is as follows
During the last week the epidemic of typhoid
fever ashore seems to be waning, and am pleased
TO report that nearly all OF men now in the
no deaths in the command since the three already
reported, but, unfortunately at this important
period, the Yosemites ice machine is again out Of
commission, and the sick crying for ice.
OF native laborers to work on the sewer bitches,
and the work is proceeding favorably is that
or the evaporatfng plant. l will take this oppor-
tunity to commend Lieutenant Leopold for the ex-
cellent services that he has performed this
ton, for his zeal, ability and energy, and espe-
cally for his courageous determination to
obstacles and utilize all possible resources avail
able or procurabe for successful termination of
the difficult task assigned to him.
The Thanksgiving Day service shore at the
Roman Catholic Church great success, and
attended by larger congregation than has
gathered before in this island. The entire
assemblage seemed to evince sincere, and
devout interest in their first American Thanks
giving Day service, and reports from other villages
assure that the day was properly respected
throughout the island all of which is most crafty
ing being representative of their cordial
and faithful acceptance OF the radical change Of
government.
1t is a pleasure to report in response to my gen.
eral order No. more than two hundred people
have already enlisted in the ranks of domestic and
civil reformation, small army OF children
jubilant and the wedding bells are yet ringing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
A VAST PRINTING OFFICE.
THE NEW GOVERNMENT ESTABLISH
MENT TO BE A MODEL BUILDING.

Washington Jan. q (SpecaD.-For twenty-nine
years the Government Printing Office has stood in
Its present modest quarters, annually producing
millions OF documents. But the old quarters are
about to be replaced by ones. under con-
struction The plans have been drawn by James
G. Hill. after consultation with Lieutenant John s.
SewelI OF the Corps OF Engineers; Walter Tapley,
the electrical engineer; Homer K. Collins. the
steam engineer and Mr.. Palmer. the Public
Printer. Lieutenant Sewen has the direct super
vision all the construction contracts, ex-
penditures etc
The new building is to be beside the oil one. in
North Capital and L SITS, and is to have seven
stories. attic and loft. The average height OF
the will be 123 feet above the sidewalk. It
Is to be OF red brick. with sandstone, which, how
ever. viii be only to ncase the building, for steel
frame will support It,
Some idea OF the size OF the building mar be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
STEAMERS DELAYED BY WIND.
COLD AND COMPARATIVELY CALM WEATHER
FOLLOWS THE HEAVY GUSTS OF FRIDAY.

FOLLOWS THE HEAVY GUSTS OF FRIDAY
heavy northwest wind and a high sea DELAYED
the arrival of steamers yesterday. The Upper Bay
was dotted with white capped waves and the water
dashed high over the sea wall at the Battery From
the observer at Sandy Hook yesterday morning
came word that only two steamers had been sighted
and many of those that were expected did not get
into port. Up to late hour last night no serious
accidents had been reported. and no alarm Is feIt
at the delays which are generally accredited TO the
boisterous conditions of wind and wave
The Portland Line steamer Manhattan has been
reported safe at Cape Cod. where she put In for
shelter. The steamer Catania. bound for Mobile.
when leaving port yesterday got little too FAR TO
the westward and grounded in the Swash Channel
but with the assistance OF tug she was freed and
resumed her voyage about noon.
The windstorm which New-York has been expert
encng has started up the coast and was central
yesterday morning over the Gulf of st. Lawrence
The velocity of wind had fallen here yesterday
morning to thirty-hve miles hour and was stead
lily decreasing Together with falling winds came
degrees at o'clock and q degrees at 10 O'CLOCK yes
terday morning. -,
on the whole the day was marked by clear. cold
bracing weather. The air keen, but at no time
sufficiently sharp to cause suffering for those VINO
were warmly clad and kept moving. II was not
the sort of day for lounging, and street corners
had enough OF sting to encourage moving along
The city lodging house population has been con-
siderably increased result Of the cold.
Snow reported to have fallen In the upper
lake regions last night with severe storm brewing
in the States Of the Northwest. The temperature
at Bismarck, N D., IS degrees below zero. ana
ton for to-day in this region is for increasing
cloudiness. with winds shifting southeriy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
LABOR LEGISLATION URGED.
Mr.. GoMPERs ALSO MAKES CHARGES
AGAINST THE DIRECTOR OF. THE
ENGRAVING AND PRINTING BUREAU.

Washington Jan. N.-SamueI Gompers. president
of the American Federation of Labor accom-
panied by other representatives OF labor interests
had a conference with the President to-day to
urge that he should advocate certain legislation
In which they are interested. They want an eight
hour law for all Government work law to pro-
hibit the products of convict labor from being
transferred from one State to another and a law
to restrict the authority Federal courts in issu-
ing injunctions in labor troubles
Mr. Gompers filed with the President informal
charges against Claude NJ. Johnson, Director Of
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing The
charges allege ineficiency and Partially in the
conduct of the office. Similar charges were filed
against Director Johnson year ago by Mr.
Gompers, and after an investigation by the Treas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
Washington, Jan. z7-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:
ARMY

navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
The foIlowng officers recently appointed assigned to
Island n. Y. assignment TO duty temporarily and
the PRi 5hS fe5 the witt be s
upon their at Manila iii on the aPsP PeFen m
en1 M be assigned to companies by their Eegmenal
BAKER, to the 18th Infantry Second LIEUTENANT
S Sfs sa n6oni 6s Sf6on 6faa sg
Captain BENJAMIN W. LEVEL, Path Infantry, will
United States General GoapaI oF
Acting Assistant Surgeon W. r. VAN TUYL is detailed
* 1.d mem6er Of the Examining Board at Fort Riley
surgeon mt lieutenant waiter COX assistant
promotion. O. VI i''ie' iOr a'ioh LOT
The following will report to the Board at Fort
tain CHARLES L. HODGES 25th Infantry Captain
and First Lieutenant REss l. BUSH 25th Infantry Infantry
cDan THOMAS os PAYS 15h ,ptant and First
win report to the Board at Fort Sheridan for exam
Major EZRA WOODRUFF, surgeon is detailed as mem
S5 aa6 hs maV R1dx at Island
surgeon WhTER wnfNE4 s sRa daed
dan TIof coo2si EdTP infantry sAs and
for examination for promotion: Captain CHRISTIAN
@ R'anfTS fi sS'eRan hoR MiIAM
Major ALMoN L. vARNEY. Ordnance Department is
detailed member of the Examining Board at Fort
Sam Houston. vice Major William II. II CroweIl
retired from active service
NAVY
Leutensnts GuniOr grsdel E T. POLLOCK. G D.
s sTEAhTs 6 n R3WEM h H. H0uGH F.
NOTED TO lieutenant.
Commander H. WEBSTER, detached from the Bureau Of
Steam Engineering January %. and ordered 10 duty
as inspector Of machinery. William r. Trigg Com
pany Works Richmond, Va, February 3.
Lieutenant G. ". LOGAN detached from the Detroit
and ordered 10 the Dolphin.
Lieutenant P. BLOW duty at the League
Island Navy Yard In the office OF the captain the
yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
CONSPIRACY TO BURN DRUG STORE.

DRUGGIST AND FOUR CLERKS ARREsTED-Ex-
PLosIvEs ENDANGERED THIRTY LIVES
Terre Haute Ind, Jan. 2T.-Dr ]. c. Caste and
four OF his clerks arrested to-day for a con-
spiracy burn and blow up his drug store this
morning The fire was discovered in its incipiency
and after it extinguIshed dynamite and powder
found to have been placed where they would
work the destruction. Not less than thirty
lives were endangered. Long fuses were attached
to barrels OF Oil Ingenious connection between the
place where the fire started and the OIL paints
and the like in stairway had been made. Holes
had been cut through the floor to make draughts
From thirty to forty pounds OF dynamite found
and gunpowder was in number of places DR.
Caste released in 5000 bonds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
cOTHAGE COMMISSION APPOINTED.

Washington, Jan. N.-President Mckinley has
appointed the following Commissioners 10 test and
examine the weight and fneness Of the coin re-
served the minis in the calendar year 1899 SEN
ator John p. Jones' Representative E. ]. Hill. Dr.
H s. Pritchett Superintendent Coast and Geodetic
Survey; Professor s. A. baltimore, University of
Rochester; Professor H. H Nicholson. University
OF Nebraska; Professor John A. Mathews, Column
bia University; DR.. Cabell Whitehead Bureau Of
Mint: Marcus Benjamin. Smithsonian Institution;
Calvin Cobb, Boise Idaho; Thomas B. Miller Hell
sna, Mont Edward Harden, New,York; E. H.
and John H. Perry, Connecticut. The Commission
will meet in Philadelphia on February a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
TELEPHONE PROPERTIES PURCHASED

Cleveland Ohio. Jan. H.-PresIdent Glidden of the
Erie Telephone Company, which recently absorbed
extensive non-Bell telephone property in Michigan.
to-day announced the purchase or three additional
companies In that State. They are the Central
Telephone Company. the Kalamazoo Telephone
Company and the Dowagiae Telephone Company.
These companies have been In existence for three
years. and have heretofore been operated in oppO-
sttion to the Bell interests. They have ten eN-
changes. including the city OF Kalamazoo. The
Central Telephone Company long distance IN
dependent company, extending from Kalamazoo 10
various Michigan towns The consideration In
Volved in the deal IS not stated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
WORK ON TIE C4NALS.

Albany. Jan. 27,-There waited on the Governor
to-day Mr.. Bond. State Engineer. and the members
OF his stan composing the division engineers, as
sistants and Jewellers employed the CanalwOrk.
who have been In conference with their chief for
the last two days. The State Engineer has had his
stan gathered here especially to forward plans for
harmonious work Ia the State Is called upon
To deal with a canal Improvement The Department
has decided TO recommend that system OF unit
prices shall prevail for receiving bids for canai
work, suggested In the canal report OF the COM
mission. and win work along uniform rules and
regulations In the making OF SURVEYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
IMPROVING THE WEATHER SERVICE
INTRODUCTION OF AN IDEAL MERIT SYSTEM
PROPOSED.

INTRODUCTION OF AN IDEAL MERIT SYSTEM
PROPOSED
Washington Jan. 27.-The report of the House
Committee on Agriculture the bill to Teorganize
and improve the United States Weather Bureau
says that this measure is designed to put into eff
feet ideal merit system. The report says in part
The aim is to make ability and industry the basis
of promotion and prohibit the advancement of
employees by means of political or other influence
service. To summarize briefly the salient features
of the proposed law, it may be said that it appor-
lions appointments among Senators, Representa-
tives and Delegates without regard their politi-
cal faith and it provides that candidates shall be
nominated under such conditions will render IL
difficult If impossible to effect the permanent
appointment the promotion of unit person
1t prohibits the Of political other influences
to secure promotion assignment. 1t places each
work out his own salvation. while the present
law leaves this to the will of the executive officers
the rules of commission. 1t prohibits the
moVal Of any employe for political reasons, and
makes his tenure of office long his
services are advantageous to the Government, and
no longer. Without cent Of expense to the
Government, it provides for the separation from
the public payrolls of disabled, aged only partly
efficient employees and at the same time 1t provides
support in their hours of need.
The bill is strictly in line with the advanced
Ideas on Civil Service as eSpoused by many execu-
tive officers who have had wide experience in the
public service and who earnest in their desire
10 maintain either the existing laws the Civil
Service or improvement upon them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
SHLPBUILDLNG IN GERMANY.
GREAT GAINS MADE IN THE EMPIRES
OCEAN STEAM FLEET.
[RY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBu:

BY TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUNE.I
Washington, Jan. 27.-ln exceedingly interest
ing report shipbulding in Germany, advance
sheets Of which have just been issued by the State
Department, Consul Albert Of Brunswick, calls
attention to the immense strides of the industry
in that country in the last few years. A few years
ago all or nearly all the steamships employed in
the ocean commerce of Germany were built in the
shipyards of the United Kingdom. Now Germany
builds her ships, and conditions are rapidly
changing According to the latest reviews OF the
commercial fleets the world made last fall. Ger
many has recently been outstripping England
Her ocean steam feet gained 5000 gross tons, and
$4,000 tons ret in 1899. while England gained only
100000 gross tons and 10000 tons net. All other
countries behind Germany in shipbuilding;
Italy with $1,000 in course OF construction.
France with 81 COO tons, and the United States with
$1,000 tons.
In the fall of 1899 the merchant marine OF the
four leading countries, according TO the German
authority cited by Consul Albert stood as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
A TALE OF BOER CRUELTY.
From The London Leader.

rIpih HS lfOAuOh lSdueI
Sergeant T, Jewiss OF the Royal Artillery now
with General Clery's field force writes this in
credible story to his sister at Gravesend God
help the Beers when fellows do get a rub at
them, for they are the most cruel men that you
would dream Of They buried some OF the Dublin
Fusiiiers alive, poor devils, because they were
wounded and the Dublins, since they nave been re-
nforceds are like lot of mad men, thIrsting to get
at the Beers. The other day a troop of cavalry
went out reconnoitTing and saw three OF troops
tied up 10 three distinct trees and each OF them
had about twenty shots I'm him, which the Beers
had made, And 10 see some OF the houses that the
devils have looted Is shocking. Doors smashed IN:
furniture and goods that they could not carry away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
FIERCE STORM AT MONTICELLO.

Monticello n. Y. Jan. "A windstorm with the
ferceness of hurricane prevailed in this section
yesterday afternoon and last night doing consider
able damage to buildings. At the new Cathohc
church of Monticello, which was erected last sum
mer at a cost of $4,000 two plate glass windows:
is by 80 feet. were blown in and demolished ana
dows alone cost about LOCO. Many small buildings
in the path OF the storm were blown down and
many chimneys were blown from the houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
STORM pELAYs rHE MANHArrAN

Captain Horatio Hall. Of the Maine Steamship
Line. said yesterday that he had received tele-
gram from Cape Cod saying that the steamer Man
haitian. Of that line had put into Cape Cod for
shelter as there was a fierce northwest gale blow
ing The Manhattan. which left this city Thurs
day night should have reached Portland FRIDAY
evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
TABLET STOLEy FROu A MONUuENT

Summit, N j.. JAN T.-Some miscreants have
stolen the bronze tablet from the monument erect
ed in October. 1896. by the New-Jersey Society OF
the Sons OF the American Revolution. 10 mark the
spot where the beacon and the cannon known as
the old sow used to summon the minute men TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
BULLOCK SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.

Freehold, n. j., Jan. % (speciaD.-William Bull
lock. the murderer OF James Walsh, of Red Bank
was to-day sentenced to be hanged on March 10
His counsel will appeal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
THE WORLD rs LEARNING.

From Life
BriggS-Do you believe that the world Is divided
into two classes. those who borrow and those who
lend2
Griggs-NO. sir. My experience Is that two other
classes much more prevalent-thoss who wAns
10 borrow and those who won't lend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
NETWORK PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

INCREASED APPROPRIATION RECOMMEND
ED BY SECRETARY GAGE.
Washington Jan. 27 CspeciaD.-In letter to the
chairman of the House Committee on Public
Buildings, Secretary Gage makes these recon-
mendations for additional appropriations for New
York State buildings:
Buffalo 100000. The present limit is 100000.
Ellis Island Immigrant Station, 100000. The
present limit is 81 125 Co.,
jamestown, 600; present limit. $4,000.
Lockport, $40 900; present limit, $50 900.
At Nor witch, Conn. the recommendation is $4,000
The present limit is 100000.
The increase is based on the rise in the price Of
materials used in construction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
GRIP
Travelling this way.

elled rapidly westward. You can protect
yourself against Grip and Colds during
February and March by carrying vial OF
1T" in your pocket for immediate use.
and become immune.
Taken early cuts it short promptly,
Taken during it's prevalence, preoccupies
the system and prevents its invasion.
Taken while suffering from II cure is
speedily realized
MANUAL OF ALL DISEASES SENT FREE.
For sale by ali druggists sent on receipt OF
price. 25c. five for 500. Humphrey Homeo-
psthic Medicine Co.. Cor William & John sts.. N 7.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
The authority cited, says;


The authority cited says:
This extraordinary increase in our commercial
feet has been produced only by the growing inter
change of German merchandise with foreign coun-
tres German commerce Is naKhig steSuy OH n
far ATTITUDES. where formerly the English and the
French had sole control. II this peaceful advance
is TO continue-n Germany's position In foreign
countries is become hrmer and its industrial i'm
portance greater, there must be behind this COM
merce naval force commanding respect In the
partition of the Asatic world we must gain q posi-
ton in order 10 open new markets for our com
Without a strong feet this place Will not
be conceded TO US.
Consul Albert adds:
the position which the United States for many
years enjoyed. being second to England in ocean
obstacles Germany has obtained this position in
the short period of ten years. This rapid develop
ment is to be attributed to the encouragement
terests. through liberal subventions allowed the
different commercial companies. In Germany the
doctrine OF protection. It is believed that what
benefits one class benefits all, and what benefits
the greater number without injury, or with the
ernment
From a special report the merchant marine
Of foreign countries just published by the State,
It appears that since 1891 the German Government
has paid a total sum OF s2,3sOOOO premiums on
the construction OF merchant vessels. The policy
Of paying postal subsidies TO ocean steamships ives
adopted by Germany ten years earlier, and
self 70 pay S0475OO year for fifteen years to the
North German Lloyd lines for carrying the ocean
Yearly cost Of s2i40oe Since Then the oriEnal con-
tracts have been amended and enlarged, with the
purpose Of securing higher speed, more frequent
sidies alone paid by Germany amounted TO S1,54i-
$40 according to the last annual report of Com
missioner Chamberlain Of the Bureau OF Naviga-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28

the defence of the country In the Revelation. Tbs
monument Is a large bOwlder about six feet high
and weighing four tons, upon the face OF which
the bronze tablet. with an inscription.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
BODY HELD FOR EXPRESS CHARGES.
FATHER REFUSES TO PAY THE AMOUNT DE-
MANDED AT MOUNT HOLLY

Mount Holly. N. j.. Jan 27.-When the body OF
George Woodward, who died in Denver. arrived at
New-Egypt to-day, there some misunderstand-
ing about the payment of the express charges
amounting to $247. The express company demanded
payment before releasing the coffin.
The dead man was of DR.. Woodward who
spent some time in Jail at Toms River recently be-
cause he refused to pay his wifes alimony. He
was released two weeks ago, his bond having been
reduced by order Of Vice-Chancellor Reed.
DIR. Woodward called at the express company's
office but refused to pay the charges. saying they
were excessive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
BRITISH MINISTER AS ARBITRATOR.

TO ADJUST THE CLAIM OF MR.. MAYS AGAINST
THE GUATEMALAN GOVERNMENT.
Washington, Jan. 27.-The State Department has
been advised that G. Jenner the British Minister
Guatemala City. has accepted the post of arb-
traitor OF the claim OF Mr. Mays, American
railroad contractor, against the Government Of
Guatemala for 100000 damages sustained through
the forfeiture of his contract TO build railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
STEAMER IN TROUBLE OFF DEAL BEACH

SHE SIGNALS THAT SHE is NOT UNDER CONTROL.
BUT LATER PROCEEDS TO SEA.
Asbury Park. N J.. Jan. IA large steamer
seen off Deal Beach Lifesaving Station at $40
o'clock this afternoon. with two black balls on her
jibstay. The signal. according to the nfesavers
indicated that she not under control. The
vessel about four miles onshore and she re-
manned stationary for than an hour. Then
the signals were lowered and the steamer proceed
ed to She s supposed 70 be the British
steamer Usk. of the United Fruit Company, which
sailed from New-York for Gibara.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
'' = =

Especial Cable Dispatch to the N. Y Worldly
London, Jan 20.-The ravages Of the Grip IN
London nowadays than at any time
since the original epidemic in 1881
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-08-30
School Board Meeting.

The School Board held q business
meeting last Friday, at which time a
contract was closed With Mics Mabel
HaIstead as primary teacher for the
coming term, Prof. w. II. Neal having
been employed as principal some time
ago.
With Those teachers the school should
be more than ordinarily successful. Miss
Halstead has had charge Of the primary
work here for several years and with
good success, and any defects in that
branch Of the school In the past has no
doubt been due more 10 the environ
ments--tle crowded condition Of the
room, etc, ,--than TO any shortcomings
on the part Of the teacher. Prof Neal
has had many years experience in edu-
catIonal work, and ranks among the
best educators In the Northwest.
II was partially decided at this meet
Ing 10 employ another teacher later II
satisfactory arrangements can be made
for suitable room, as IL IL considered
by both school board and teachers that
there IL demand for another assistant.
y. d. Baxter was employed as janitor
for the coming term.
School will begin next Monday, Sept.
3D., and there will be full nine months
term.