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New-York tribune., 1900-12-16
LAFAYETTE POSTS DINNER.
COLONEL ALBERT D. SHAW. JOSEPH KAY
AND OTHERS SPEAK.

Members of Lafayette Post No. l4O. G. A r.. cele-
brated their twentieth anniversary last evening at
the Murray Hill Hotel. After social gathering In
one of the parlors the members took their places
for dinner Colonel Allen C. Bakewell, commander,
presided while AdjUtant Wilbur F. Brown and
Joseph Blossig acted masters OF ceremony. About
one hundred guests were present Among the more
prominent guests and speakers were Past Com
mander-in-Chief Albert d. Shaw, Past Department
Commander Joseph Kay. Colonel Davis S. Brown,
Colonel Greenfield. Robert Heilfert and Justice
James A. Blanchard.
Commander Allen c. Bakewell. who acted
toastmaster spoke of the efforts Of Past Com
mander-in-Chief Shaw and Past Department Com
mander Kay which had resulted in the passage by
the House OF Representatives of the bill for mill
tary instruction in the public schools. The hope
that the Senate would pass the bill was heartily
indorsed.
Colonel Shaw said he pleased to be the guest
OF the first Grand Army post in the country.
Past Department Commander Kay told OF the
passage of the Military instruction bill by the
Adjutant Wilbur F. Brown the senior past
mander, spoke OF the posts fidelity TO the princ-
pies OF the Grand Army, and az the request OF the
commander cted toaStmaster.
Commander Greenfield, OF Hamilton Post No. 1s2,
spoke OF the aliation Of posts in the Grand Army,
referring 10 MS post as the Harlem contingent OF
Lafayette Post
New-York tribune., 1900-12-16
EK-ooVERH0R WoLooTY IMPRoVTyo

Boston Dec .f.-rhe condition Of former Gov
an0 Roger Wcipott was improved 10 a certain
sxtent TO-DAY. acpording 20 his physician he
passed a good nieht. and this morning began 10
49, more nourishnaent than at any time since his
New-York tribune., 1900-12-16
COURT WILL NOT RETURN TO PEKING.

Paris Dec. IA special dispatch to the
Temps from Shanghai says Prince Ching de-
nies the statement that the Chinese Court will
return to Picking. He is also quoted as saying
that China viii pay yearly indemnity but will
not ask a loan.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-16

Colonel A. G. Mills received ovation when he
was toasted one OF the past commanders TO
whom due in large measure the success OF the
post A toast was also drunk to ". L. Jaques, OF
the Murray Hill Hotel. comrade Of the post.
Among the other speakers were Colonel Scott, Of
the sth Regiment; jeremiah Thompson and J. H.
Melise. three Of the founders of the post; Colonel
Charles F. Homer, Junior Vice-Commander Everts,
Dr.. John s. White, Edmund Hendricks and Past
Commander Josiah Long
New-York tribune., 1900-12-16
MYSTERY OF BELVoIR CASTLE.
BODY OF LADY KATHERINE MANNERS FOUND
IN A FIsRPoND.

London. Dec. l5.-The body Of Lady Katherine
Manners. eldest daughter OF the Duke of Rut-
LAND. who had been missing since Friday, was
found in fshpond in the grounds OF Belvo!r
Castle to-day
New-York tribune., 1900-12-16
ALL SIGN EXCEPT ENGLAND.
DELAY IN THE PEACE PROGRAMME AT THE
CHINESE CAPITAL.

Peldng Dec 15-The British Minister Sir
Ernest Satow. has received communication 70
the effect that at present he is not authorized TO
sign the joint note. He expects definite instruc-
tions tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-16
SIR WILLI4u o TAy B0PyE prnr

Among the passengers who arrived hars -,
terday on the steamer Havana. from Cuba W..
or William c. Van Horne. OF the Cuba Comoa,
winch Is planning to buik railroads in Cuba ''
New-York tribune., 1900-12-16

THIBET ANXIOUS TO BE FhEL
INTERESTING NEWS BROUGHT BY RE-
TURNED MISSIONARY.
Seattle Wash. Dec. ia special to '"rhe Times
New-York tribune., 1900-12-16

Colonel Tullock. with one hundred men, left
Peking Wednesday last 10 investigate the truth of
a report that a large amount Of gold and valua bes
had been buried at a certain point twenty miles
northwest OF Peking, by persons connected with
the Chinese Court in its flight from the Chinese
capital. The following day Colonel TuIlock re-
ported the discovery Of the body OF the man
who gave the British information regarding The
hidden treasure. He had been decapitated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
THE GLORY OF CHRIST.
Rev. Frank VI. Bristol breaches OF
the SnYiour's Mission to Earth.

Rev. Frank VI. Bristol breaches oil
the SnYiour's Mission to Earth
The Rev. DR.. Frank NJ Bristol, at the
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
yesterday morning. chose for the text of
his sermon John xvii:22: THE glory which
thou hast given me I have given them"
An enormous congregation was in at
tendance. Hundreds Of people left early,
having been unable to obtain seats. The
familiar figure of President Mckinley was
missing from his pew He did not attend
the services owing to indisposition.
Or. Bristol commenced his sermon by
citing the conditions which existed at the
time Of the utterance Of the words in the
text He appealed to his listeners to turn
to the doctrine Of Christ in time of trouble.
and urged them to more carefully con-
slider the great question Of soul salvation.
He compared the sending of Christ to
earth by God for the purpose of saving
the world from sin with the sending to
war Of a young man to battle for the
honor of his country.
Dr. Bristol spoke Of the character of
Christ. He laid aside the glory OF the
throne in heaven and took the form Of a
servant upon earth" Following this the
preacher commented upon the thoughtful
ness which Jesus Christ showed for all
men, which, he said, was marvellous and
plainly demonstrated that his mission to
earth was one Of love and self-sacrifice.
In explaining the text DR.. Bristol said
that the real glory OF the immaculate
Christ could not be disposed upon men,
but only that glory which was given him
by God to exercise on earth-truth and
love
In the course Of the sermon DR.. Bristol
said: Christ solved the question OF the
ages. how to get rid Of sin. Christ IS the
revelation of the perfect man. We find
BY examining his character the triumph
of truth and love over error and sin"
Dr. Bristol then commented on the
growth and development of the Christian
character On this he stated: 1T takes
great campaigns and greater battles to
make great soldiers. whether they be for
country or for Christ" Or. Bristol con
cluded his sermon in speaking of the mis-
sion Of Christ on earth He said:
Jesus Christ by his own life, has
taught men how 70 live. Jesus went about
doing gold. He went about healing the
sick. feeding the hungry, clothing the
naked. He was not self-centred. but de-
voted to the interests OF humanity.
As We STUDY the ula'pi3 vi tHe WI III
we may see many men who are ranked
now as great who won their renown by
the sword and the enslayement Of others,
and by the exercise Of brutal power Then
there are men who justly deserve their
titles of greatness. for they have rem
dcred service to mankind. Greatness con-
sists in great service. not great enslaye-
ment Of others or Of great power wrought
by force.
zone of the most wonderful sentences
ever uttered was by the enemies of Christ
when he was on the cross in the agony
of death-'He saved others; himself he
cannot save. The statement is Temarka-
Bile. for it shows in a few words what the
entire life of the Saviour was-a life. Of
self-sacrifce and OF service"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

nered. They are fond OF music and dane
ing. In the latter pastime they are expert
at the Spanish fsndango. but waltz we'll.
too. They are fond of drinking but the
Governor has prohibited the manufacture
or sale Of any kind OF intoxicating bever-
age. On the sly, they make a liquor from
the sap Of the Cocoanut tree. known as
tuba. but It is not bad stuff
The Guam people have a unique mar
rage festival. On the day set fer the
wedding the friends Of the bride gather at
her home and those Of the bridegroom at
his, and at both places dancing is kept up
from noon until long after midnight. The
parties come together about a. m. and
proceed to the church, where the ce-e-
mOny is performed The newly married
couple then lead the way to their new
home. where dancing is again kept up until
long after midday"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
AT THE sAENGERBUND.
4 Lecture on "Fnustv by President
Glaudy.

The Washington Saengerbund was en-
tertained by its President, Mr.. Frank
Claudy. last night at its hall. in c
Street. with a very pleasing and vivid
description of Faust" and Goethe. and
with comparisons OF Hamlet and the writ
ings OF the famous author. The lecture
was interesting. and was highly appre-
ciated by the audience which consisted
OF the members and their families.
Next Sunday, April /. the "Bund" will
give its eighth musical entertainment. for
which occasion large array Of local talent
has been engaged. and this concert prom
ises to be a great success.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Miss Belle Smith, Of this city. and
Samuel Rothschild. a well-known mer-
chant, were married last night at o'clock
at SIS Tenth Street northwest large
number OF friends OF the bride and groom
were present and. after the ceremony,
partic ated In a wedding supper. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rothschld viii take an extended
wedding trip.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
GOVERNOR LHARY'S RULE
The Island of Guam Under Ameri
can Jurisdiction.

Lieutenant Spear Tells OF the EN-
puIsion of Certain Priests and the
Enforcement of the Marriage Law
Much Work Yet 10 BE Done-Rid-
ding the Island of Superstition.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
MasOn's Health Defenders.

YELLOW TABLETS cure DYSPEPSIA. CWon
know you have a stomach) BROWN TABLETS
cure con STIPATION. 60. K. in the morning )
RED TAB .FTS cure COUGHS. (Sure Of a nights
rest) WIITE TABLETS cure SORE THROAT.
(Rcduce iutammItion) Free from calomel. aoss.
opium 80 tablets. Toe. MASON'S CREAM OF
OLIVES OINTMENT-sure cure for Catarrh,
Asthma Group. Piles 2jc a box-AH Druggists.
H. T. MASON CHEMICAL COMPANY,
SIS Arch St, Phila., Pa.
ruhT0-ea Sl mo yvp-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

The Royal Limited" beautiful. swift. and
sure. leaves Washington +. & o. e. r. station
New Jersey Avenue and c Street, daily p IN.
arrives New YORK p M Exquisite dining and
cafe car service.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

The love Of Heurich's beer regns more or les
/. every heart Of those who drink Mlerzen. senate
ssIager order a case OF Heurichs by Phonln-
G}i Arlington Bottlng Co, and leaph to love
a beer possessing pure qualities.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
Hoods Pills asso mp n:ll

ter results than any other cathartic Easy TO
take, easy TO operate. All druggists. 25 cents
OF b. mail OF c. l. Hood 6 Co., Lowell Mass
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
SOC.

Ladies Muslin or Cambria
Drawers, umbrella style, or plain
hem and cluster of hemstitched
tucks: others lace trimmed, all
l,nothS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

The labor problem will, l fear. be DIFF
dcult one to solve. The natives cannot be
relied upon. and the climate is too hot for
white men. The Government ought to i'm
port lot Of japanese coolies and horses
and mules.
IAN important piece Of work now under
way is a survey Of the island. We could
not complete il with our small boats and
the Yosemite is too large Probably the
Ranger. or some survey boat Of her size,
will be sent down from here to complete
the work. The present surveyor general Of
the island is an eN-SDanish officer. who
married a native woman. He and another
eE-Ohcer who lives there. will take the
oath Of allegiance TO the United States.
Excellent work has been done by DR..
Leach. surgeon of the Yosemite. and his
two assistants. Drs Gruuwell and stone,
who have established hospitals in various
parts Of the island. Or. Stone is the quar-
antine officer. The island is healthful.
but Of course. any disease that becomes
epidemic among the natives is fatal. Ty-
phoid fever there is generally malignant
We had a run OF it among the seamen on
the Yosemite, and lost four men.
The natives are pleasant and mild man
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

1t has been a difficult task said Lieu
tenant Spear. to break down superstitions
and overthrow traditions that have been
in force for nearly a century, and to teach
the people the meaning OF honesty in
government. But even in so short a time
Governor Leary has accomplished this,
and so gradually, too. that the natives
seem TO take il as a matter Of course.
The old Spanish Government was corrupt
in the extreme, and robbed the people
without scruple. The priests did their
share ruling by superstition. We drove
three Of them off the island. leaving only
one. a worthy old native priest, or chi
MORO, Padre Jones, who alone command
cd the respect Of the people. understand
that the eXiled priests are trying hard 10
get back, but the people do not want
them.
Kidding the island of superstition was
the first step. and then the Governor
turned his attention to the reconstruction
Of society. He resurrected the marriage
rite and enforced II. 1t was popular. For
a time we had a run on weddings-as
many as forty or fifty in a single night.
One of The requirements for securing a
license was that the man should first
show his ability to support a wife; he
must have house and CoCoanut grove. a
pig and a dozen chickens. and must ac-
knowledge his Willingness TO work. Under
the old regime il a man accumulated any
personal property il was usually claimed
by the Governor or priests, so that the
natives preferred not to work
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
Holidays Cut Down.

The natives accepted the new condi-
tions without a murmur. and then the Gov
ernor took another step. Under Spanish
rule about every other day was feast
day, given up to fun and frolic and no
one might work. Governor Leary cut
down the number Of feast days about one
half by a public decree, and viii probably
make another cut before the year is out.
The overhauling Of the old Spanish laws
and the perfecting Of land titles proved
hard work but il has been done. Lieuten-
ant Stafford assisted the Governor ma
terially in this work. Then a scale Of
taxes was arranged-not heavy taxes, but
sufficient TO teach the natives that they
have some share in the government and
some responsibility. \ collector of GUS
toms-a native-has been appointed. and
fifteen native guards do police duty
throughout the island.
while the Governor was working out
these local reforms we on the Yosemite
were not permitted to be idle. First We
made a complete survey Of the harbor
and found it deep enough for any ship
l-anoat II is somewhat exposed TO the
southern monsoons, but that fault can be
corrected by building a breallwatcr at no
great expense. The main trouble is that
the reef, a mile from shore prevents YES
sells from getting in close, and the water
between The reef and shore line is shallow,
I except for a few deep holes II will prob
ably be recommended that for the present
a channel be cut through the coral into
one of the inner pools OF basins. which
VIII be cut out for a slip. The wharf viii
have TO be built out TO that point where
coal bunkers viii probably be erected.
A board OF officers was convened Oh the
ship about Christmas time and made many
recommendation which were forwarded to
Washington fortnight ago. One recon-
mendation is for a coalinE station The
Governor has asked for an ice plant. q
dredge saWmill. tools. and horses or mules.
He is eager TO begin work Lumber for
barracks and an that sort Of thing will be
needed. I believe that the ice plant has
already been sent by the supply steamer
Sciudia.
1T is likely that new town will be
built on the harbor The present capital
and principal town is FIVE miles up the
coasi-a long. hot and dusty five miles.
too We used TO travel il in bullock carts
or on the backs Of ragged little ponies.
The Governor sports a carriage imported
from Manila, drawn by two Filipino ponies
He lives In the cid palace. at the capital
but has partially rebuilt the place and
made ID attractive. Sewerage and water
have been put in. He keeps a native guard
~ To- men
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2J.-"King"
Leary's rule in the Island of Guam. with
its 10000 dark-skinned inhabitants and its
Spanish traditions. has been remarkably
successful, judging from stories told by
travellers who have recently come from
that lotos-eating land. He has won the
respect and good will of the natives b.
his uniform kindness. and his daily efforts
10 improve their condition. moral and
political. have been accepted in good faith.
During his six months residence in the
island Captain Leary has accomplished
marvellous amount Of work
The corrupt and grasping governors OF
Spain and ignorant priests who for a cen
fury have Systematically robbed the natives
and ruled by force and superstition, have
been swept from the island The marriage
rite, long ago fallen into disuse. has been
rc-established. The old Spanish laws have
been overhauled and revised so as to meet
existing conditions Thrift and sobTicty
are not only encouraged but required OF
The natives. Schools and hospitals have
been established on the island and pub
lie works projected that win give employ
ment TO all who may need or desire it,.
These things have all been brought about
50 gradually that the natives have not felt
that radical changes have been forced upon
them by the new Government.
An excellent insight into Governor
Leary's rule may be gained from the OBJ
servations OF Lieut.. Roscoe Spear, a naval
officer who left New York with Captain
Lesry in the Yosemite several months ago,
and who returned to the United States on
the naval transport Solace. landing here n
few days ago. Lieutenant Spear speaks in
the highest terms OF Captain BeaTy's work
In
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
The Platform.
The platform unanimously adopt
puffalo conference is not a con

The platform unanimously adopted at
the Buffalo conference is not a complete
statement Of the thought Of any section
Of the reform forces. II is merely a prac-
teal programme on which representatives
Of the various sections were able TO unite
at the present time for cooperative ef-
fort. 1t is to be voted upon and readopted
or modified each year by referendum
vote of the members. II consists OF h'e
brief articles. They are as follows:
"First-Direct legislation and proper
tional representation.
"Second-Public ownership Of public
utilities.
rehabilitation Of land values. and for
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Major Z. r. Stahlman. publisher Of the
Nashville Banner" and the man who
acted as attorney for the Methodist Book
Concern South in the war claim suit to re-
cover $500 coo. is at the Arlington from
Nashville. Tenn. Major Stahlman attained
some fame through the book concern case
and after winning it received check for
S25. coo as his fee. He is in the city at
tending TO some legal matters, and is ac-
companied by James 4. Gray, also Of Nash
vile.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Batchelder Pneumatic Tube Company, is
at the Shoreham. from New York en- route
10 Chicago He stated last night that he
had Just returned from Europe. where he
watched the methods for handling mail in
use there. and is confident that within a
few years the tube system will be used in
every large city in the United States.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Jose sreima. Cuban planter is at the
Riggs from Santiago. Cuba. He stated last
night that the people Of the island were
still waiting anXiously FOR all the good
things promised by the Administration and
were grumbling over present conditions.
None Of the good promises had been made
good. he declared. and the presence OF
Americans was not enough to cause great
rejoicing while the people starved.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Hon. Jesse Spaulding formerly Cole tor
Of the Port Of Chicago. H.. is at the Ar
lington on political errand. He will con-
fer with several Of the members Of the
Illinois delegation in Congress, and will
remain here about week
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
4 &c.

Ladies' Muslin Skirts, with
full umbrella cambria founce,
with cluster of tucks, good length
,,l yr;ItI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

H. c. Fahnestock the New York banker
and broker who has figured conspicuously
in several large deals recently, is at the
Arlington from Manhattan enjoying brief
resi-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26

Prof Charles r Alexander superin-
tendent Of the Waco, Tex, public schools,
is at the National from that city. He is
in the Capital on pleasure trip and viii
remain until Wednesday.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
STOCK RAISING.

Ever since the settlement of the valley
stock raising has been the principal in
dustry; at it's infancy horse raising oc-
cupied the stock mans attention, and
some of the best product of the state
had it's first home on the ranges in BeaV-
erhead county. Many thousand head of
horses have been shipped from this coun-
ty during the past summer, and the In
dus,ry has had such a revival that many
who formerly neglected their rang stock
are now giving their strictest attention
to the raising of fine stock. Up until the
last few years cattle have been princi-
pally raised for Butte markets. The
quality of hay raised in the valley and
especially in Big Hole basin is peculiar
]y adapted for the fattening of beef cat
tie. Later, the shipment of beef has
been extended to the eastern markets.
The raising of sheep has become an in
dustry that is constantly increasing, the
last seasons wool clip for this county eX-
| ceeded one million pounds, and the num-
| her of sheep which are ranged on the
! hills in Beaverhead county will reach
! more than 125, ,OG00. There are in Beav-
| erhead county more than 10000 head OF
! cattle and at least 10000 head of horses.
! The total assessed valuation of the coun-
tvs property this year was $4035,667 an
increase of nearly $4,000 over 1899.
PROMISING MINES.
Beaverhead county has long ranked
with the foremost mining counties in the
state, and some of the oldest mines In
the state, are in the districts that are
within the boundaries of the county. The
| mines now developed include the Polaris
New Bannack, for which deal is now
being consummated to sell the property
to Salt Lake parties for s25Oo00. Gov. j
E. Richards and Carlisle Mason arr
members of the company which has tht
property leased. The Legal Tender
Argenta is one of the oldest properties IL
the state, and has produced ore which
runs $50 ounces of silver to the ton and s
per cent lead. The Hecla Consolidated
Co., with offices at Melrose and Glendale
own many extensive mines at Hecla, o
Lion City as it is sometimes called
Among them being the famous Atlanti
lode The gross products of these mine
was over 100000 for the first year o
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
BROADWATER COUNTY.

Broadwater is one of the youngsters OF
the state, having been created in 1897.
1t was named in honor of one of Mon
tana's most public spirited men, Col. A.
G. Broadwater, and contains 9l5 square
miles with a population of 2.641. It's as
sessed valuation is nearly $2,000,00O, Of
which 1881, GAG is on realty, $14o,2U on
pc rsonal property and $247,010 on rail-
roads. Farming and stock raising are
among the leading industries and great
deal of attention is paid to mining. The
county seat, Townsend, is thoroughly
modern little city and is growing rapid
ly. The Missouri runs through the
county, and this, with its tributaries,
makes irrigation easy. There are several
thriving mining camps in the county.