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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
WAR CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
SENATOR DAVIS HAS BILL FOR THEIR
r>-xy1,S,,o .r1o,r nv COMMISSION

SENATOR DAVIS HAS A BILL FOR THEIR
INVESTIGATION BY A COMMISSION.
Washington jan 31-The Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations to-day authorized Senator
Davis to report a substitute for his bill providing
for a commission to investigate the claims of
American citizens against Spain growing out of
the late war. The substitute authorizes a COM
mission of three, nominated by the President and
confirmed by the Senate, which is empowered to
take testimony and make awards. In connection
with the sitting there to be assistant at
torney general, a clerk. typewriter etc. who
to be appointed regardless of Civil Service rules.
The bill provides that every claim presented be-
fore said Commission shall be presented by petit
tion setting forth concisely and without unneces-
sary repetition the facts upon which such claim
is based 1t shall also state the full name. resi-
dence and citizenship OF the claimant, and the
amount Of damages sought to be recovered, and
shall pray judgment upon the facts and law. All
claims shall be filed within six months from the
date of the first meeting of the Commission, and
every claim not filed within such time shall be
forever barred"
It is also provided that the award in favor of
any claimant shall be only for the amount Of the
actual and immediate damage which the claimant
shall prove that he has sustained" An added
clause provides that remote or prospective dam
ages shall not be awarded and interest shall not
be allowed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
BROOKLYN COURT MARTIAL REBUKED.

SECRETARY LONG CONSIDERS THE SENTENCE OF
LIEUTENANT HouRIaAN INADEQUATE.
Washington Jan. 81 (speciaD.-secretary Long
has administered a rebuke to the court martial
which tried Lieutenant Eourigan at the New-York
Navy Yard last week The officer admitted his
guilt Of the charge of tntoxication board the
Prairie at Havre, France, recently. and the court
sentenced him to lose five numbers in his grade.
The Secretary approved the sentence to-day. but
expressed to the court the dissatisfaction OF the
Department that it had not pronounced a sentence
commensurate with the offence and left to the
sole authority who could legally exercise clemency
such reduction Of punishment as might appear to
be justified py the offenders previous good record
II is understood at the Navy Department that
the remarkable action Of the court martial oper-
eted seriously against Lieutenant Hourigan, who
might have escaped with a mere probationary sus-
pension and the loss of single number had not
fiality to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
EXPLOSION ON THE WHEELING.
CAPTAIN WILDE SENDS AN ACCOUNT OF
THE ACCIDENT TO THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT.

Washington, Jan u-Captain Wilde. the senior
naval officer at Cavite In the absence Of Admiral
Watson, to-day reported the accident on board
the Wheeling. by which sailor killed and
several were wounded at Hong Kong while firing
q salute In honor OF Emperor Williams birthday.
bis statement that the accident resulted from the
explosion of blank cartridges does not throw much
light the cause. but IT has confirmed the ord
officers in their original contention that the
gun die not burst The dispatch from Captain
Wilde is as follows:
Cavite, January 81.
Charles Arnold Campbell. gunner's mate, third
class killed: Albert Nelson, gunners mate. second
class wounded, probably fatally; Samuel Freeland
Long, yeoman, second class: David Conroy, gun
ner's mate, first class; Arthur Browne. gunner
mate, first class; Ernest Beicht, gunners mate,
third class, wounded; Lieutenant Commander Frank
e. Beatty slightly wounded; explosion blank cart
ridges while firing salute; cause not yet deter
mined; injured men not yet able to testify.
Campbell. the sailor who was killed was born In
Pepperen, Mass. and his next of kin is his father
C. A. Campbell. living at that place. Nelson was
born In Bergen, Norway, where his brother, c. A
Nelson lives. Browne Is an Australian, and his
next OF kin is his mother. Elizabeth Browne, living
in North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Long is a
native Of Hartvilie Penn, where his father, f. s.
Long, lives. Conroy is an lrtshman from Queens
town; next OF kin unknown. Beicht is native Of
Germany, and his wife, Albertina Becht, lives at
No. rs William-st., New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

mad done-naming, notably, Pettgrew. He be-
heVed Lawtons death due to Mr.. Petit
grew as directly to the bullet of the Filipino
who shot him down
Mr. Teller made pacific speech He agreed
with Mr. Jones that there had been too much
suppression Of facts, and not with Mr. SeweJI In
his denuncation of Senators who were not sun
porting the Administration in it's conduct of the
philippine campaign Every Senator had right
TO express his views IN this chamber, whether
for or against the Government But while he
relt thus he was opposed to printing Aguinaldo's
statement. because it raised a question Of We
raclty unless Admiral Dewey's denial was to go
with 1t. He saw no reason for the elimination
and recrmnation that had been heard here. and
he saw no occasion for the Characterization of a
Senator sitting on this floor as traitor. Still,
the fact must be recognized that the country
was In war and the hands of the Administra-
ton must be upheld. Possibly there had been
mistakes, but he did not believe that anything
wicked or bad had been done.
AIDING THE CoUNTRYs ENEMIES.
Mr.. Hawley denounced Aguinaldo as a forger
an embezzler and a scoundrel, saying that he
was responsible for this wholly unnecessary war
Every one knew that when the proper time came
IL was the intention to lead the F'ipnos into
paths OF self-government. but while the war was
on he was unalteraby opposed giving any
comfort to the enemy, and those would cir
culate the pamphlet under consD ton would
be responsible for the bloodshed /, would cause
If Mr.. Pettigrew was fair minded he would pro-
pose to print Admiral Deweys letter with the
document. But he will not do that" ne added
because to do so would brand his friend as a
liar"
Mr.. Pettigrew spoke briefly In reply to the
accusations against him. II won't attempt to
make reply to the personal attacks upon my
self" he said, "or to the charges made against
me OF being traitor yield to no man in my
devotion TO the country the flag. No is
more jealous OF the cOuntrys honor but have
my own opinion as to how best its honor may be
sustained" He proceeded to say that he did
not believe it could be sustained by reversing
the time honored policy that governments derive
W
erned and accepting the present Adminstra-
tons policy. Mr.. Pettigrew referred feelingly
to the death OF sixty of the South Dakota volun-
teers in the Philippines, and declared that they
as well General Lawton might still be alive
II they had not obeyed their President after the
Peace Treaty was signed. If Aguinaldo's re-
quest for truce had been granted their lives
might have been saved and the men restored to
their families instead OF their bones being left TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
CLARK PROSECUTION RESTS
DEFENCE OF THE MONTANA SENATOR TO
OPEN TOMORROW.

Washington, Jan. H.-Under agreement De-
tween counsel in the Clark case. the Senate Com
n.ittee On Privileges and Elections to-day adjourned
until Friday when the defence will begin its pre-
sentation of evidence. Mr.. Campbell. speaking for
the demonstrates. said that he had only two more
witnesses TO call TO complete the presentation
against NJ. Clark, and that of them WAS In the
cftv He preferred to examine the two together,
and for this reason willing to rest with the
understanding that the two men should be called
later.
Up to date thirty-seven witnesses have been sum-
rnoned In behalf of Senator Clark including most OF
those whose names have been mentioned by Wit
nesses of the prosecution being connected with
alleged bribery in MT. Clsrk's behalf. The COM
mittee hiss not allowed the defence to call men
whose names have been incidentally brought into
the controversy connected with the charges by
hearsay. but has asked that only those be sent for
against whom positive charges have been made.
On this account only three members of the Legis-
lafure have so far been summoned. They are
Messrs. Cullen Jequette and Bywater. 1t IS
derstood that Senator Clark Will take the stand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
TO RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION
THE HISTORIC OLD FRIGATE LIKELY TO BE
PUT IN sERvIcEABLE CONDITION.


Washington, JAM 81 (specaD.-The movement to
restore the famous old frgate Constitution to the
serviceabIe list of the Navy which has been urged
upon Congress for several years but which has
always failed to succeed because of the large ap-
propria ton which would be required for the pur-
pose has every assurance of being success
full, since the determination reached to raise
the money by popular subscription and to involve
the Government In no expense. Under these cir
cumstances the Naval committees of both House
and Senate have just made favorable reports
bill authorizing the Secretary of the Navy TO place
the vessel in the same condition regards her
null and rigging she when in active service
at the Boston Navy Yard under the supervision
and control of the Navy Department. and Is to be
undertaken as soon as an amount sufficient 10 de-
fray the cost has been subscribed. The action of
the two committees Is attributable to the recon-
mendation Of Secretary Long in the following let
ter addressed to Senator Hale:
Sir: The Massachusetts State Society United
States Daughters OF 1872 has informed the Depart
stitution to serviceable condition, in order that
she may be again placed In commission and used as
deemed best by the Secretary of the Navy. the
subscription. and the work to be do1e at the Navy
n dafds tBoston Macs, and carried on and com
society has also. in pursuance of this object.
9e sn act the to the
authority in the premises
me Sohst stuton as she exists To-Day is a reno or
fact that The memory of her prowess is still
eherished AMONG. the people is a gratifying evil
dence OF patriotism that should be encouraged.
The restoration of this old man-of-war for the
Government by voluntary contributions from the
people Under the auspices of this society would be
an OBJECT lesson OF great value to the Nation
l have the honor, therefore. considering also the
seryiceabiity to the Navy of the ship should she be
restored, to recommend the early passage of
act authorizing her rehabilitation in the manner
proposed, providing, however, that the work shall
be done under the supervision of and directed by
the Department. Very respectfully
JOHN D. LONG, Secretary.
A survey of the Constitution has been made by
naval officers, who estimate that fully 100000 will
be required to rehabiitate the ship. The bill re-
ported to Congress provides that the vessel when
ready may be converted into training ship. or in
the discretion of the Secretary of the Navy she
may be used as naval museum and floating monu-
ment to the glory of American sailors, to be sta
toned at the Navy Yard, Washington, D. C.. or
elsewhere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
Mattresses, Pillows, BoIsters, and
Springs

Mattresses-Of pure horse hair; price, STATS;
value, $50. Some made of mixed hair, at $3.50,
though worth S12 Both kinds covered with ex-
celent quality of ticking; weight 20 lbs. In one or
two parts as desired.
Pillows and BOlsters-Of live geese feathers, the
oOc quality at Csc pound. 2 1l-pound pillows
20x30 in, of this grade, at Sl.S8 each S-pound
holsters, 20x56 in, 1915 each. 6Oc quality
feathers now SOC a pound. Pillows of these,
weighing * lbs, at Sl.25; 5-pound holsters at
$3.50.
Springs-Shelf spring for metal bedsteads, single
border springs for wood bedsteads, both with hair
tops and good ticking, at $3.50 each, though good
value at S.. so.
Woven wire springs with curved end bars extra corded
edge No. II wire, set screws, at So instead OF S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
MERRITT ON MILITARY HONOR.
COURT MARTIAL FINDINGS IN THE CASE
OF CAPTAIN sH1JFELDT pIsAPPROvED

OF CAPTAIN SHUFELDT DISAPPROVED.
Washington Jan. 81 (Special).-General Wesley
Merritt, reviewing the court martial proceedings
in the case of Captain Robert w. Shufeldt retired,
who was declared not guilty OF conduct to the dis
grace and scandal of the service In avoiding the
payment of alimony to his divorced wife formerly
Miss Florence Audubon, Of New-York daughter of
the great naturalist and in violating his agree
ment with a Maryland court to obey its orders
administers a caustc reprimand to the court and
points out the difference between the military
honor and the intricaces of civil procedure. In
the course of his long Endorsement General Mer-
rift says:
In the foregoing case of Robert Wilson shuteldt,
retired captain United States Army. the Court
seems to have lost sight Of the issue before i!
through The mass Of matter @
admitted conduct Of the accused; It Is shown
unfairly instituted proceedings in bankruptcy. The
schedule Of tns debts 10 b by tnfa
thereof was due to his former wife, for alimony
o lawyers yee ad for Services and sGp
plies. The motive for this proceeding seems to
payment thereof has been made either before or
It is intended to question the legality of the
action of the civil court In granting the accused
proceedings for the debts in question, but 1t is re-
N is m teTs with n the the Sn2 af
expected to maintain. to repudiate just and lawful
specfaby Of rank and the benet Of retired pay
to enable them to take advantage OF the Bank
nes Incurred through their AND in purely do
mestic and private matters disconnected with any
business venture
The testimony introduced in support of the second
specification shows, in the opinion OF the reviewing
officer, bad faith and deceit.
In conclusion General Merritt says:
It must not be forgotten that in military life,
use the language of of the courts of the United
States there is code termed honor" holding its
society to a strcter accountability than Is the case
that of civil life. and that It is not desirable
that the standard of the Army shall come down to
the requirements Of criminal code The conduct
admitted by the accused in his plea to the, first
in respect to this as well the second specihca-
ton justhes, the opinion Of the reviewing Off
the conviction of the accused both specihca-
lions and the charge.
The findings and acquitta disapproved. The
accused will be released from arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
Doing a Double Duty

found of
anycGm offers
of will DC
appreciate the Cotton Sublime? It's
silk
sickness and the floral pnhngs that make Ecs
ofb Rotunda
styles Fact IS that one gets almost
The
making its manhon in thohne well as and the
of
dure to
And half
ed Fox,75 higher
Fox,5 cent higher
100 higher 100 cent higher
Marcn, ame ast March,.
And two at nan
this DO
all the Fur Garments here at
reduction December pces-wh third half
the smpyh
Scale sable collar and S337S
Scafs- Blue $3.50
Triple Lynx $685. Brown Fox s so
onars-N Lynx, with head and tails, Sl2
MAJ hnto thcwh
JOHN WANAMAkER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

Library Sofas-16 styles; oak, imitation mahogany
and mahogany; coverings Of corduroy, figured and
embossed velour, and leather; SIS to SIS.
Parior Tables-S5 styles; oak, imitation mahogany,
mahogany, and mahogany inlaid; SIS to S122.
Couches45 styles; coverings OF denim, fancy figured
velour, embossed velour, tapestry and leather;
ST.. so TO $50
Turkish and Easy Chalrs-5 styles; coverings of
creton figured velour, embossed velour and leather;
S12 to S45.
Parlor Suites-50 styles; some of and some Of S
pieces; imitation mahogany, mahogany, and ma
hogany inlad frames; coverings OF velour silk da-
mask and tapestry; S35 to $3.50.
Parior and Curio Cabinets-50 styles; imitation
mahogany, mahogany, gold and verns-martn finish
$40 to 500.
nusic Cabinets-2S styles; imitation mahogany, Ia
hogany and vernis-naftin I'm h; S5.25 to $50.
Hall Benches-35 styles; gOlden oak, Flemish oak
and mahogany; many are handsomely carved; Sl2
to S187.50
Hall 1irrors-20 styles; oak, imitation mahogany and
mahogany; $3.50 to SIS.
Hall Stands-22 styles; golden OAK and Flemish czk;
So to $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
ROBERTS DEMANDS SALARY AND MILEAGE
THREATENS TO BRING SUIT IF HIS CLAIM is
NOT PAID

Washington. Jan. BIB H. Roberts of Utah
who was recently excluded from membership in the
House. has made formal demand on the sergeant
alarms for his salary and mileage, amounting in
all to about $1,000. The demand accompanied
ny the presentation Of papers relatleg to the
elaimanrs rights. and also. 1t was saio with a
snggeston that suit would be begun TO enforce the
claim IN case II was not paid. The sergea nt-at-
arms declined TO accept service Of the papers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
CENSUS CHIEF CLERK REMOVED

Washington. Jan. 3.-Ths Director Of the o,ensus
to-day ordered the removal Of the chief clerk
a NJ Childs. and named Edward F. McCauley o
ms successor No reason is assigned by the d.
az ioF the change and there are no charges on
lue against Mr.. Childs. For some TINA .. -
Once aDS r mat change was contemplated in the
a new chief clerk. Mr. ChiIds viii ing around Tor
sn the oisbursing Office 'e0oine clerk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

month and the widow OF Captain Henry
Nichols. Of the Monadnock. at 500 a month Al
miral Dewey spoke sIoquently OF the great service
these officers Of the Asiatic Squadron had rendered
to their country. and OF the deep interest he felt
In the welfare OF those they had left behind While
he did not advocate the amounts asked FOR In the
bills, he appealed to the committee deal zener-
ousIy with these noble women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
DEWEY BEFORE PENSION COMMITTEE.
Er URGES GENEROUS TREATMENT OF WIDOWS
OF HIS OFFICERS.

washington, JAN. 3.-Admral Dewey to-day ap-
reared bafore the House Committee on Pensions
d behalf Of the Mills 20 pension the widow OF
r.aptain Charles " Gridley of the Olympia,
at the rate OF $500 a month; the widow OF
C,omraander F. p Wood. OF the Petrol at 800
month; the mother OF Lieutenant Thomas H.
I,r1In1bv Admiral Dewey's flag lieutenant, at so a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
CHANCE FOR AMERICAN CONTRACTOR
URUGUAY WOULD LIKE THEM TO CONSTRUCT IN
PoRTANT PUBLIC WORKS.

Washington. JAN a1-Informatfon has recently
come TO Washington from Uruguay Of important
public works about TO be undertaken by the Gov
eminent Of that country. and that the people are
looking earnestly for American contractors. They
seem have great faith In American enterprise
and rapidity OF construction The proposed works
include the construction OF port at MonteVideo
involving large sum OF money, and a railroad
through important section. The Government is
said TO be prepared to pay promptly, according to
agreement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

Inc statement that received him with mill
sary honors or saluted the so-calIed Filipino flag
is absolutely false. Sincerely yours.
GEORGE DEWEY.
That, continued Mr. Lodge, rs the state
ment OF Admiral Dewey. AS between the state
ments in that pamphlet and the word Of George
Dewey, will take the word Of George Dewey"
Mr.. spooner argued that there should be a
line drawn upon the character of matter to be
printed by the Senate. The people may divide,
he said, as TO policy but there could be no doubt
that the people OF the United States were united
In the desire TO do nothing TO sacrifice even one
American soldier in the Philippines. This sacri-
ice, unfortunately, would be the result of any
encouragement given the Fiiipinos here. Mr.
Epooner read an expression from the late Gen
erai Lawton. in which the General said: IF
am shot down by a Filipino bullet 1t might as
well come from Of my own men, because
know the continuance of fighting is Cue to re-
ports sent out here from America"
Mr.. Rawlins criticised the censorship of the
Administration ION the threshold of political
campaign" He also objected to the of
letter from patriot like General Lawton In
support Of political propaganda
TIME TO CALL HALT.
Mr. Galiinger complained Of the pain he suf-
fered in listening 10 the discussion Of any PROMO
stion TO give comfort TO the enemies of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
HAGUE PEACE TREATY CALLED Up.

Washington Jan. 31.-In the executive session Of
the Senate to-day Senator Mason called up The
Hague Peace Treaty. but owing to the absence of
Senator Davis, who is in charge of the measure,
Mr.. Mason consented to allow 1t to go over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
CENSUS OF CUBA AND PUERTO RICO
DECREASE OF POPULATION IN THE FoRMEF
IsLAND-INCREAsE IN THE LATTER

Washington. Jan. S1.-Under General Sanger's di-
rection, the Cuban census supervisors have com
pleted the preliminary enumeration of the popula-
ton OF Cuba, and the results were submitted to
Secretary Root to-day The population OF the entire
island is 1572s4O which is between $1,000 and co. 900
by the Spaniards in 1887
The population Of Puerto Rico is placed in the
preliminary enumeration at e57 67e The last census
taken in 1887. showed a population of sos 7OS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
M Nmm~A &hp
Trade Sale of Furniture

THE August and February Furniture Sales at Wanamakers
are events of large and growing importance The dates
these large may strike you out of season.
but they are timed when the largest economy possible and
economy is the keynote of this February business
Now February has nothing to do with vaueshe piece
of furniture worth 500 in January worth the in
February. 1t is sold for less for of three
to
the small Of it
thoroughly and right
3dGoods the regular but less prices because certain Of
nfa
in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

AN ELECTION CONTEST DECIDED.
Washington. Jan. a.-House Elections COMMITTEES
No. 3 to-day decided the Wse-YOung contested
election case for the lid Virginia District in favor
of the contestant. Mr.. Wise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
Single Pieces, No Duplicates, are Off One-tflird.
Full Lines are Off One-quarter.


of tlessth IN
wilt a golden opportunity.
exaggerated remember the
retailing,
ehypebo Awodof detail follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

moulder in the soil of Luzon, as had been the
case under the present policy Of aggression
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Two Hundred Thousand Dollars Worth

included and
today
rs
All
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
NO ACTION ON MASON RESOLUTION.
FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE AGAINST
ANY EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY
WITH THE Beers.

ANY EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY
WITH THE Beers
Washington, Jan. 31.-The Mason resolution
in the interest of the Boer Republic received
attention at the hands OF the Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations to-day. There
was not a full attendance of members, and def
mite action was postponed The sentiment of
the committee, as expressed by those present,
was practically unanimously opposed to action
because of the effect other nations than the
sion was general to make II certain that
no affirmative action will be taken on the reso-
luton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

Washington, Jan. 81 (speciaD. -Representa-
tive Gardner, of New-Jersey, to-day introduced
a bill authorizing the State Department to ex-
pend any sum of money not exceeding 100000
in acquiring for the United States the West
Indian islands owned by the Kingdom Of Den
mark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

MIR. GARDNER INTRODUCES A BILL WITH THAT
OBJECT IN VIEW.