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New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
THE CONTRACT FOR TIE BUPORD.
AWARDED BY SECRETARY ROOT TO THE NEWPORT
NEWS CoATPANY

Washington, May "a (SpeciaD.-The contract for
rehtting the Army transport Buford was awarded
this morning by Secretary Root the Newport
News Company for 1897 6S7, the work 10 be com
pleted and the vessel delivered quarterrnas-
ter's dock in New-York HarbOr October It.
Three hours later telephone message from New
York TO the War Department announced that the
successful contractors had insured the vessel had
assumed control over her relieving the Army OF
all responsibility, and would her 10 Norfolk
within forty-eight hours. This prumpJness was
due not only TO the desire start quickly on the
work. which must be pushed night day 10
complete the vessel in the time, but Offset any
influences that might operate keep the vessel in
New-York for repairs for political considerations
related in The Tribune to-day.
The transport Kilpa aJriCk the sister ship OF the
Buford. has not however. been successfully
separated from political and other uncertainties
The lowest bidders for that vessel John n.
Robins d Co. OF Erie Basin. Brooklyn, for S40s.-
600. The uartermaster-CIeneral recommended its
acceptance. but the Morse Iron Works. of Brook
lyn, whose bid for the Buford $4,000 too high
only 5000 nigh the Fitzpatrick and a
stay has Eeen granted by the Secretary of War
TO hear arguments in the case.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
MILITARY ACADEMY BILL AMENDED.
SOME FEATURES OF THE REORGANIZATION
BILL ADDED

Washington, May 24-The Military Affairs
Committee of the Senate to-day finished consid-
GRAFTON Of the Military Academy Appropriation
Dill. The bill was amended by adding a pro-
vision for sea wall AT West Point at a OF
So,lSO and also by adding amendments Sec
uons 10. Ia and 10 and part of Section Is in
modified form Of the Army Reorganization bill.
The first two Of these provisions give the Major
General commanding the Army the rank Of lieu
tenant-general. and the present Adjutant- Gen
eral the rank Of major general. The sections re-
ISting TO the appointments Of cadets to West
Point We're modified as to eliminate the pro-
VISION Tor TWO cadets-at-large from each State
ana 70 increase the number Of appointments al
lowed the PRESIDENT from thirty to fifty and as
mus amended were added to the Academy Ap-
preparation bill
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
ARMY REORGANIZATION.
THE WAR DEPARTMENTS MEASURES
TO PREVENT DELAY AT THE NEXT
SESSION OF CONGRESS-
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBrNr.I

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuNrl
Washington May 24-The War Department
having become convinced that there will be no
Army legislation at this session of Congress will
undertake TO gather all information needed BY
Congress for presentation promptly in Decen-
ber in order that time need be wasted then
in hearings and discussions the propositions
for the permanent increase and Improvement OF
the military service The Acknowledgement will
proceed 10 ascertain the views In writing of all
colonels and general officers on Secretary Roots
temporary stan. detail, recommendation and
other features Of the organization.
For the permanent increase OF the standing
Army IL is proposed TO ask Congress 70 strike
out what is known as the German amendment"
from the Of March . 1892 which compelled
the reduction of the force on July l. 1901 TO its
original number, as authorized before the Span
dsh war This would give permanent force OF
oo.Oto, with the three battalion organization, at
the same time allowing the President in emer-
gency TO raise 900 volunteers. In addition TO
TINS the Artillery Corps proposition. which is
supported by the whole service and which is
indispensable to the proper care Of the coast de-
tences, viii be pressed for approval
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
"CARPETBAGGERS" IN CUBA
THE WAR DEPARTMENT SHOWS THAT THE
NUMBER HAS BEEN OvERESTIMATED.

NUABEH HAS BEEN OVERESTIMATED.
Washington. May "a (speciaD.-The War De-
partment issued a statement this afternoon from
the Division Of Customs and Insular Affairs de-
signed 10 show that the number of carpet
basgers'' in Cuba had been overestimated, so
far as the customs service OF the island Is con-
cerned. According to the latest returns which
were those OF December 81 last, there were 66S
customs employees. Of whom SIS were Cubans 80
were Spaniards and only so Americans Of
whom 20 were employed in Havana, principally
at headquarters. The total number Of employees
in the Havana Custom House was 333 of whom
26O were Cubans. So were Spaniards IL were
Americans and belonged 10 other nationalities
At the SUPPORT Of Batabano all three employees
were Cubans AT Cienfuegos So were Cubans IL
were Spaniards and were Americans. At San
tago there were 42 Cubans. 4 Spaniards and 8
Americans At Matanzas there were "a Cubans
3 Spaniards and American
The nattonalties at the other ports were as
follows: Cardenas IA Cubans 10 Spaniards
Nuevitas 13 Cubans 2 Spaniards, . Americans;
ManZanillo and supports Santa Cruz and Ju-
caro-. 19 Cubans, l Spaniard; Gibara, 10 Cubans
/ American; Guantanamo, Cubans 3 Span
lards, American; Sagua la Grande, 9 Cubans
= Spaniards, American; Caibarien, Z Cubans 8
spaniards, l American Trinidad, Z Cubans l
Spaniard; Baracoa Cubans, and Tunas de
Zaza- 4 Cubans, Spaniard
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
MoRB FRAUps rNEARrHrD Ar HAVANA

MORE FRAUDS UNEARTHFD AT HAVANA
Washington, May 24.-According TO information
received from Havana. the authorities there are
making progress in unearthing frauds against the
postal revenues.
A tip has been received from Special Agents Sey-
ooI and Williams in which they charge Neely with
not accounting for stamps, moneys, property, etc
aegregatlng IN value more than $4,000. There are
nve counts In this charge against Nicely One in
VoIVes the appropriation to himself OF stamps.
moneys ETC. amounting to $1,000 another. 81 500;
report will be forwarded to the counsel for the
Government New-York
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
FOR THE ST LOUIS EXPOSITION.
BILL TO BE REPORTED TO THE HOUSE WITHOUT
RECOMMENDATION

Washington. May 24-The House COMMITTEES on
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition TO be held al
ST Louis in 1903 this afternoon voted report the
Exposition bill the House without recommended
ton favorable or unfavorabe. Representative
Steele Of Indiana first moved to postpone action
for the present session. which was defeated. two
to four. Representative JOY. Of st. Louis then
moved 10 report the nil favorabiy, which lost
on a tie vote. a motion then prevailed report
the bill without recommendation The bill as per
fected pledges the Government 10 appropria-
ton of Sc OGO and allows the Government a pro-
portionate share the proceeds OF the enterprise
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
ALASKAN BILL IN THE HOUSE.
TWO IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS ADOPTED

TWO IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
Washington. May A--The House devoted eight
hours to-day to the consideration OF the Alaskan
Civil Code bill, but progress slow Two amend
ments of Importance were adopted. One of them
authorizes the Secretary OF War 70 issue permits
TO excavate or dredge for gold below low water
mark on the beach at Cape Nome The Secretary
has heretofore issued permits. but the bill. 1t
passed the Senate, cancelled them The other amend
nent provides for Delegate IN Congress The
Rouse also struck out the chapter relating TO
rest and pail which permitted arrests in certain
civil actions.
The conference report the Indian Appropria-
ton Dill was adopted.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
GEORGE FRED NOT CANDIDATE.

sostop. May 24-George Fred Williams was asked
to-day about the reported visit OF W J. Aooot''
manager OF the Bryan Campaign Bureau "no IN "a
sarlv aisparches to-day said TO have started
-or Roston 10 confer with Mr. Williams He re-
piled:
Mr. Abbott Is not here and is not coming 80 lar
a. 7 know Ny attitude the Vtce-Presldency LAS
haen talked about till red n the racs 3ils"o1
tnr oussrioua. I am not . cAnd1dAtA
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
ARE THE PHILIPPINES
WORTH HAVING?

G. r. BECKER, u. s. Geologist. has made
a thorough, practical survey of the Phil
ippines, and his conclusions regarding
the resources and possibilities OF the
islands and the life and character of the
people are naturally OF great value.
There are many illustrations from pho
togrdphS-
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
SENATE TO INVESTIGATE.


The auditors dealing with the Treas
ury and with the North American Trust Com
pany Later they will deal with the Custom
House. There is no suggestion that frauds are
suspected in connection with any Of these de-
partments or institutions. but General Wood
leeis that the public desires the most complete
investigation of all Cuban accounts. Such a
move had been contemplated for several weeks
before the discovery that something had gone
wrong IN the Postal Department General
woods order Will be executed quite irrespective
OF the Investigation that Congress is likely to
direct
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
AN EI-CONGRESsMAN ACCUSED.
CHARGES MADE BY WOMAN BEFORE THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR.

Washington. May 24-Charlotte Smith ap-
peared before the House Committee on Labor
to-day In behalf of the women employees of the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing. and made
several sensational statements. One Of these
was TO the effect that a well known ex-Con-
gressman had been employed to secure legisIa-
ton for an increase Of wages. and had already
received a considerable sum- She declared that
she was about 10 apply TO the courts for prose-
cution OF certain prominent officials for putting
burdens on the women employees beyond the
quirements of the law.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
NEW REpTBLIc4y CLUB FORMED.

A NEW REPD Bill AN tLL D FOhEED-
new Republican campaign club organ
tied last evening in Leroy Hail. No. 21s5 Eighth
ave near One-hundred-and -seventeenth-s It was
brought about by the call OF A c. Daniels. T. 2
Edwards T L Thompson and John W. Terry. the
committee empowered to Issue the call They
wished 10 get into q working body all the Rapub-
licans living in the upper end OF the XIst Assem-
bIv District so as 10 go into the coming cam
paign with all possible vigor
The region from which the members came in
clrdes the streets between -hundred-and-tenth
and hundred and-twentieth. Many of those
who Led in starting the club friends OF Abraham
Cruber il was admitted ar last nights meeting.
but the organization viii favor no faction. but will
work ror the party as a whole. Over hundred
Yren came and they filled the hall A C. Daniels
VAS elected temporary chairman. j. =. EDWARDS
smoke on rhe necessity for CLUB IN that end or
rbe district and J. N. Thompson, W. 5. Bennett,
chairman OF the Campaign committee or the AAIst
AsserhIv District and Frederick Z. Wood made
brief remarks 10 the purpose. one hundred
ana Sfr rnen ioined the club A committee OF ten
on parmanent organization was appointed. J. w
Terry was made temporary secretary. A z Dan
iels T p Edwards T. l. thompson ana J. W
Terry were chosen COMMITTEES 70 select neho-
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
HOW A PRESIDENT IS
ELECTED.

T1R- A. MAURICE LOW, the Washing.
ton correspondent of the London Cfro7-
icie, gives graphic account OF the whole
course OF Presidential campaign, and
with lively appreciation OF its varied
human aspects There are many Illus
tratiOnS.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
COURT MARITAL FOR CAPTAIN mGowAN
THE MoNADNoCK's COMMANDER MAY BE rRIE1
FOR SHOOTING A FILIPINO.

Washington, May 2.-The report OF the Court Of
Inquiry in the OF Captain MCGOWAN. who shot
a Filipino who attempting TO board the Monad-
mock in Manila Bay. reached the Navy Department
this morning and was at once placed in the hands
of Judge Advocate General Lenly for review.
Secretary Long made the following statement re-
garding the findings of the court:
The finds that proper discretion was not
exercised in the shooting. and that Captain Nc
Gowan at fault in not reporting II to the com
mander-n-chief- II finds that Captain MCGOWAN
made provision for the support OF the widow and
children OF the deceased Filipino. II recommended
a court-martial. which viii probably be ordered
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25

yNEIILs SUITS FOR GIRLS AND MISSES
They offer exceptional values to-day and to-mor-
See their advertisement. sth ave-. 10th to
anS - -.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
A GREAT SPEECH FINISHED
NR. SPOONFR AGAIN IN BATTLE FOR
TIE ADMINISTRATIONS POLICY.
2 IMPERIALISM RAISED. HE

rzzr rssr-r OF IMPERIALISM RAISED HE
SAYS. ONLY FOR PARTISAN PURPOSES
SHARP CONTROVERSIES WITH
ALIEN AND PETTIGREW
New-York tribune., 1900-05-25
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington May 24-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-16
The Bottle uslrd.

Many birds suspend their nests from
the branches Of trees, one of the most
curious nests Of that kind being that
of the bayu bird Of India, 1t Is hung
from the branch ith Its opening at the
bottom, and hangs like an inverted
bottle, secure from the approach Of
tree snakcsaud othcrreptilcs, The most
curious thing about the bNya bird is
that II Is said to light up its nest by
sticking frencs on its sides with clay
or soft mud. There seems to be little
doubt Of the fact,
DR.. Buchanan says: at night each
OF the habitotons is lighted up by o
freny stuck ON the top with piece OF
clay. The nest consists OF two rooms,
Sometimes there are three or four fire.
flies, and their blaze in the little cells
dazzles the eyes Of the bnts, which Of
ten destroy the young OF these birds"
Perhaps other animals are scared of
by the bayn birds electric light, since
a writer OF nature records this curious
observation: ~ have been informed on
sufe authority that the Indian bottle
bird protects It's nest ut night by stick
ing several glow beetles around the
entrance by means OF clay, and only 9
few tlnys hack an intimate friendfp fpf
mine was watching thrSc rdtS on ! rtSSlt
rnfter Of Dis bttngnlowE When q glow
hy lodged very CLOSE 70 them the rats
Immediately scnmpcrcd of"
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-16

1t was common complaint not
many years ago that in our system of
household economy we had dnot utilized
as much as we ought the time and
iabor-saving devices and processes
which have wrought such marvellous
changes IN almost every other de-
partment Of human industry. How
ever true this may have been in some
features OF household work, il GER
Iaonly is not true at present Of the
preBalTtoih for material for garments
! OF 0nyjiklnd, nor, HhN making lot
hosiery or ofsshch things as tahle-
cloths, 19pEiHs and other articles of
Inns sort, The spinningwheel and
the knitting needle have long since
been relegated 10 the garret OF the
nntiqnary shop, and It is only i'm the
rareSt instances that a housewife can
I've found who We, 'ures 10 make anv
article of wearing apparel for the
male members OF her family, young
or old. All such things are found bet
ter made ond cheaper at the ready
made furnishing stores.
IN former days also the housewives s
duiies dncludrd the purchase Of cotton
ana linen for the manufacture Of
sheets, pillow cases, and other articles
of the kind Even mattresses were
homemade. Many families still make
their dresses and some OF their bon
nets. But things have been so revo-
lutionl7cd than families with moder-
ate means now find 1t more economical
10 patronize the millner and the
dressmaker, and to buy the linen and
cotton for the household ready-made.
We hear little now of the beautiful
gifts OF the mothers own making to
the daughter about to be married,
in the shape OF embroidered table
and bed linen. One can go to n
large establishment and have q mon
ogram or a crest embroidered accord
ing to n special design, and have linen
or cotton goods made to order Or,
in haste, one can now go to large
establishment and find sheets and
pillowcases hemmed in various styles
and offered at all prices, In fact,
many OF the large stores turn out
everything that "a Young couple want
for housekeeping, from the kitchen to
the garret chamber Leslie's Weekly.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-16
WenltIlY Yonng Mon.

John ID. Rockefeller, Jr., who Is not
yet twenty-five is heir to more mil
lions than any other young man in the
country, He has no appetite for club
or social life and devotes his time to
business.
Alfred Vanderbilt, who inherited the
bulk of his fathers fortune, is twenty.
three.
VIM. X. Vanderbilt, Jr., IL the pros.
pective heir to his fathers one hun.
dred millions. He is born business
man rather than Il student.
The son of William Waldorf Astor,
who lives in England, is nineteen. lie
will get the bulk of his fathers fortune
which is estimated at over hundred
millions
The nine year old son Of John jacob
Astor of New York has in prospect
over seventy millions,
Kingdom Gould, oldest son Of George
Gould, is but Il mere child. lie will
get large part of George GouId's sew
enty millions or more.
bHc VI lH' ll'l'Ns young men OI lne
next century will be Harry =. Whitney.
He will probably be heir to three
reat fortunes, Ills fHther is worth
about sevcnty.fve millions; his uncle
nearly as much more, and his wife,
who is Gertrude Vanderbilt, will re.
ceive something like fifteen millionA
from her father.
Theodore A, Havemeyer, Jr,, is the
heir of the Havemeyer millions and
will be worth close upon fifty millions.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-16
Aplncly Ltule lrcro.

AdnJratiun and pty Cor the heroic
courage n lIu,le Albert Dawson ten
bered the mInis,ratlons of DR., Muller
bf Harlem Hospital with II tenderness
almost incompatible with the Stern
duty Of an ambulance surgeon,
The boy who rs bul 10 years old,
Slipped beneath the wheels of nm en-
Eine ana his arm was cut on close 10
his shoulder, Without u murmur OF
pain Albcr, raised the manned arm and
ran three blocks before ne found sue
cor, Then he waited for half un hour
until the ambulance came 10 relieve
him,
Albert had been swimming with a
bompnnon m the East river, The boys
started tor home just before dark and
were walking along The tracks OF tho
Central railroad when an engine of
The New Haven road came along NJ
high speed behind them,
Just uS 1t drew opposite them Albert
blipprd aud was thrown close To the
rails He threw out his left arm 20
save himself and thrust 1t under the
enginc wheels, which severed II close
10 the shoulder,
When Albert drew back and his com
pnnIon saw the fearful INJURY he was
helpless with fright Not so with the
victim lie quickly sielcd the MANNED
arm with his right hand Jumped up
nnd lnn to where the llght was Hash
ing In lhe distance, The accident hap.
peucd at one Hundred and thirty
e.gih and Southern boulevard
Albert ran TO One llAndrcd and For
Wv hrsl street whore he met william
Bakcr, waDchmnn Baker trlcphoned
ToI an ambulance, but the telephone
wirc was out Of order and II was half
nm hour later when Dr. Muller arrived
from Harlem Hospital,
Baker says Albert uttered not a
word of complaint, although his suf'
erlng must have been intense, When
Dr Muller hurried toward the boy AL
bert reached forth the dismembered
arm and signIhed that he would have
II replaced,
+, 1t was only after he reached the hos
pita and ound that the surgeons
could not replace the dismcmbcred
hrm that he broke down and cried, DR..
Muller says Albert will recover,-N Y.
World.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-16
'n,lln nlCXCle Anmn.

Evanston is now presenting science
the latest freak in bugs-the bicycle
bug, This hornct-like insect looks
likc caricaturc of New Jersey mos.
quito, On body little more than an
inch long It supports pair of tenta-
clcs four inches long, with which II
works havoc with rubber tires of the
wheels. The bug bores into the rub.
her until the csOping air frlghtcns II
away
The first whceman TO d'It was
Peter Arndt, He found the tires
flat while on the other wa first bi.
cycle bug that has yet captured.
lie took his prize to WIT Bros re.
pair shop where ii drew crowd OF
curious spectators, Before tile after.
noon had passed number of Chicago
whcemen told the same story.
Prof bocy Of the Norhwest'Univer'
sity biological laboratories called the
bug nm ichncumon, 1t is not common
in this country. lta usU place OF
burying its tentOclcs Is in e bark OF
tree, laying its eggs through them.
Prof, Locy said that perhaps the bug
ImStook the soft rubber for the pulp Of
the trees.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-16
Asto lhc Ilnlnre Of Au.lrIn.

| While Europe and the world are
kpeculating rs 10 whether the hour
has come Tor the partiGion Of the Chi
nese empire, diplomats and statesmen
and students OF European politics are
thnking about another problem which
has not appeared to the causNl observ-
er of politics, but which may IN u day,
u month or in u few years at least be a
nader of ever grayer import to Eu'
rope, This problem is as To The iutlre
OF Austria after the dtNih OF lla veneer.
able ruler, who In the course Of nature
cannot expect a much greater pIolong-
alton OF yenrs, II Is known that II is
chiefly on account OF ms personality
that the dual en.pire,Aus,ria'lInngarS
is held together, What VIII lnke place
upon his dcHth? This is question NJ
Hcnoist recently discussed ni length in
the Revue dcs Deus MGbdcs, Ia lhls
Frtnchuuns opinion the empire VIII
be dissolved, the German provinces go
ing 70 Germany, the SlaN to Russia,
"halia lrredrntn' to Italy, while lIou-
mania would take over TmnNylNhnia
and Bukovlnu, while what would be
left Of hungary would be an indcpend-
emil Magyar state Such u solution
seems probable and in that case, NJ.
Bcnoist says, Gcrmuny and Russia
would be- the two colosi OF Europe and
could do as lhcy win Even granting
that muucrs would take this turn II
Is scarcely probable the two collosi
would stand together, Each would be
rc0dy for a trial Of strength with the
other In case Of necessity hence the
which now leud to European
alliances would remain and the bal
uncc Of power would still be the deli
cate subject 1t Is to-day, though NJ.
Bcnost does not seem 20 think 80.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-16
The Critical Moment.

"Would you mind telling me how
"" become successful man?" asked
the visitor.
"Why | couldn't talk about that
now" answered the man with wor.
ried look, ITS too early in life"
"But you have made n fortune ana
engineered that great enterprise and
secured the confidence and applause OF
'yyur people and" ~
i;gr0h, yes, but that's all my regular
work. Haven't you heard about what
we're doing now?"s y .,,,c y,g,
''"We're going to give a party .Itm
be one of the biggest ever given, and
you'll have to wait till my wife sees
he" behave beforeit's decided wheth-
err IN success or not."-Washingtoh
Star.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-16

Elopcments are very few in France,
h fact thmt Is due TO the popularity
the French law pertaining to murrMg-
es. Not only must the contracting
parties-up to any age-have Nhe
written consent of their parents, but
also In the ease OF death Of their par
enis they must obtain the consent OF
their grandparents, Here is u case,
says an exchange, instnnced by cor
respondent whose friend Susan B.
twas engaged to Henry $, both
'were orphans, yet IL was several
months before the ceremony could be
'performed because of the number of
papers and certificates which wercnec-
lessury for the celebration of the nup-
,ltlals, No less than fourteen ccrtliii-
lcates were absolutely Indispensable,
Iund Susan, as well Os her llnnce, was
Obliged 90 show in default Of their
parents presence or written consent:
First, her fathers death certificate;
second, her mothers death certificate;
lHhird her fathers fathers death ccr-
aIflcate fourth, her fathers molncr's
death certificates; fifth, her mothers
Gathers death certificate; sixth, her
mother's mothers death ccrtiiicate;
seveulh, her own birth certificate. Sew
leral months elapsed bcore all these
papers could be gotten together,
When AT last all was ready Susan
lB--- appeared Mt the mUlrie and in
quired when she might be married.
She was asked il she had the consent
iof the family council which regulates
the affairs Of orphans and minors.
She said she had not, and poor Susan
was forced to write to all her rela-
tivcs in all corners OF France--mnny
OF whom she had never seen-and ask
khem to come up to Paris to form a
council. Amer much expense, worry
and trouble, not to speak OF the law
,yers' fees, etc. the various members
'pf the conscil de familic were at last
collected together no give their con-
sent TO- the marriage of Susan and
Henry. t5raS aN@u.,u ..