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Evening star., 1901-11-13
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
An Unusually Large Number of yf.t
tors Last Month.

hH NHusuHIIy LHFHe Number OF tfnf-
tors Last Month.
According to Col Bingham, the officer I'm
charge Of public buildings and grounds.
there has been an unusually large number
OF visitors to the top OF the Washington
monument since the installation of the new
electric elevator. During the month of
October 14.O60 persons visited the ton of
the monument. of which number 10. .pe1
went up In the elevator, and $3.50 made
the ascent by the stairway. making a total
OF i,33z2S6 visitors since the shaft was
first opened to the public
Evening star., 1901-11-13
Injured by a Fall.

Josephine Cantella OF 1407 New York ave-
nue. northwest fell while getting or a street
car at the Baltimore and Ohio depot yester-
day afternoon and was injured about her
left hip. She was sent home in a carriaee.
Evening star., 1901-11-13
CIass OMcer. Chosen

At meeting Of the post graduate class
OF the Georgetown Law School recently the
following officers were elected: President,
=. p. Neners: vice president. H. J. Schulz
tets: secretary. Adrian Sizer: treasurer, 4.
! 4. G. Long; sereeant-at-arms, VIM. T. Finn.
Evening star., 1901-11-13

Better for the HioeA Thau ssrsaps-
rilla fer tho:e iiyi.g II the Malaria districts.
Evening star., 1901-11-13
NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATES
RESTRICTING APPOINTMENTS TO
THE PAY CORPS.
Report of Paymaster General kenny
Made Part of Fighting Force.

Paymaster General A. 8. Kenny of the
navy proposes in his annual report that
officers of the pay corps shall be regularly
assigned 20 duty as part of the fighting
force on shipboard. He suggests that the
pay officer on board ship should have
charge of the powder division under the
ordnance officer or of one section of It
when divided. in which all the personnel
of the mess organization should be sta
toned at quarters. He says that this would
release line officer now assigned to such
duty. and as u matter of fact during the
Spanish war the plan was actually tried,
the pay officers rendering efficient and sat
isfactory service III charge of the powder
division in many cases. About seventy pay
officers on board ship could be so employed.
The navigation bureau has approved this
suggestion in view of the shortage Of Of
ficers.
Following 1t further. the paymaster gen.
eral says that in order that assistant pay
masters. upon entering the service shall
have the requisite knowledge, the laws
should be changed so that hereafter ap-
pointments to the pay corps would be
made from the graduates of the Naval
Academy. In this connection the paymas-
ter general speaks of the necessity for
creation of a reserve of pay officers which,
in turn, would involve increase in the
total number of paymasters allowed by
law.
Other matters which form the subject of
recommendation are proposed modifica-
tiGns of the law allowing certified checks
to be used instead of permanent bonds by
contractors. determination of liability for
officers pay bonds and an increase in the
compensation for paymasters' clerks.
COntractors' Penalties.
On the subject of contractors penalties
the paymaster general says:
THE system of penalties upon contrac-
tors for the non-deIivery of supplies within
the specified time limit has been in opera
tion for about two years and has proved
to be eminently satisfactory. Since the
adoption of the penalty clause bidders have
been very careful to scrutinize the time
noted in the specifications; and, with a
knowledge that delay beyond the time
limit would involve fine upon themselves
have ordinarily made deliveries to the en-
tire satisfaction of the bureau. 1t should
be noted that the contracts provide that no
penalties shall be imposed for delays caused
by strikes, riots, fire or other disaster. or
delays on the part of transportation COM
panies. 1t is believed that under this clause
amount of grace desirable for the interests
of the government are allowed, and the
bureau has consistently and continuously
endeavored to prevent the remission of
penalties for any cause whatsoever which
could not be considered coming within its
limits The most favorable construction to
contractors has been given In Interpreting
it, and l am of opinion that under no cir
cumstances whatever should penalties be
remitted except for the causes specified"
Room for Clerical Force.
Evening star., 1901-11-13
Room for Clerical Force.

In a plea for additional accommodations
for his clerical force General Kenny says:
The space assigned in the State War
and Navy Department building Is entirely
inadequate to accommodate properly the
office force employed to conduct the busi-
ness of this bureau. Unless additional apart
ments are secured. officers and clerks must
continue to perform their duties in over
crowded rooms. under conditions not con-
ducive to the best results, and often to the
detrimeat of their health and comfort"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24
To Examine Land Strata,

J. V. Brewer, chairman of the muse.
UNI committee of the State historical
society, and J. B. Cheney, of the
society, will leave within two weeks
for Little Falls to work over the sand
strata north of that city in hope OF
finding evidence of human life left in
Minnesota during the glacial period.
They base their opinion upon stone
implements and chips showing human
workmanship found near Little Falls
under conditions Indicating that the
implements have remained in the
earth since the glacial period. Upon
the coming trip they will be accom- pa
MED by several biologists.
Both returned yesterday from a
weeks trip into the Lake Itasca terri
tory. Some new specimens were re-
covered from mounds, but nothing Of
especial note was discovered. Mr.
Brewer states that Itasca Park has lost
heavily in fine timber through fires
and thieves.-Pioneer Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24

braves. I had another vision. [ saw
another captive in their midst This
time it was a Jesuit missionary. He
seemed unconscious of all around him.
His hands were clasped in prayer, his
eyes were raised heavenward. Wilder
and louder they shrieked. Would that
I could describe this scene. The pic
ture might be painted, but then YOU
would only get part of it, as I saw it.
The savage shrieks could not he
painted.
l do not know why should associate
some captive with this scene, but I GER
tainly believe any one who had read
American history, would have done
the same. I think the old Indian with
the tomahawk had a picture much like
mine in his mind.
[ cannot tell how long I gazed on tn g
picture before me. had forgotten nv
friends who came with me. did not
realize then how tired I was from
standing so long.
Some one touched me on the shonl-
der. At the same time the sound of
the drum stopped. The Indians ceased
their yells and glided gracefully to
their side of the room. awoke from
my reverie and turned to see who
touched my shoulder. It was Mr.. P.
He said, II guess you have seen
enough. We will go.
MRS T,IZZIE D11NH
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24
An Early Morning Mystery.

The hearth is the Lords, and the fullness
thereof;
The world, and they that dwell therein.
Clear and strong on the air of the
early morning came these words. It
was little after ? o'clock, and some
newspaper men heard them as they
were leaving their Offices. Park row
is quietest at that hour, and loud
voice will carry far. On the other side
of the street, over by the postoffice,
walked tramp, but he was reciting
the glorious psalm of David as though
he realized les beauty and felt its
power.
For He hath founded it upon the seas.
And established it upon the floods.
He removed his hat as he said these
words, and emerged into the bright
moonlight. His walk was SLOUGH and
his clothes were in tatters, but his
eyes were raised to the heavens, and
there was a rapt expression on his
unshaven face.
Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord
Or who shall stand in His holy place:
The voice lost some of it's huskiness
and assembled clearer as the wanderer
passed across Mall street and reached
the park. There was a challenge in
the tone, which became intensified as
the man continued:
He hath clean hands and pure heart.
Who hath not lifted up a soul into vanity
nor sworn deceitfully;
He shall receive the blessing from the Lord
And righteousness from the God of his
salvation.
He was at the entrance of the broad
plaza that runs through the park
directly in front of the city hall now,
and he stood there, his hat in his hand,
as he finished the psalm:
This is the generation of them that seek
| That seek Thy face, Jacob:
Fuller and rounder rang the voice,
and the attitude Of the tramp and his
manner was that of one who had read
the words many times from pulpit
Triumphantly he continued:
Lift up your heads, o We gates,
And be ye lifted up We everlasting DOORS
| And the King OF Glory shall come in.
There are not many pedestrians at
this hour in the morning, but a few
had stopped and were regarding the
speaker.
Who is this King of Glory:
The Lord, strong and mighty
The Lord, mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, o We gates.
Even lift them up, We everlasting DOORS
And the King of Glory shall come in.
Who is this King OF Glory?
The Lord of Hosts! He is the King of Glory.
He stood for moment, stretched his
hands to heaven, bowed his head, and
then shambled away toward Broad way.
New York Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24
Something to Fall Back On.

Did you ever consider what you are
going to do when too old for active
work: The average man grinds all
his life in the pursuit of money. When
he is so old that he can't work he has
no interests to fall back on; life with.
out his employment is useless. 1t pays
we'll to take little time each day for
careful reading, to work up an interest
to fall back on. If you are too nervous
to leave your work, try ''Golden Grain
Belt" beer; it will rest and quiet you.
Brewed from the purest barley malt
and hops, it is an ideal tonic and deli.
cious table beverage. Order of your
dealer or be supplied by henry Veidt,
Princeton.
Farmers. I can use your potatoes,
corn, oats and produce. Highest mar
ket prices. S. A. CAREW.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24
WHAT'S Your Face Wortha

Sometimes fortune, but never. if
you have sallow complexion, a jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotches
on the skin, all signs of Liver Trouble.
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills give
clear skin, rosy cheeks, rich, complex
ion. Only Csc at G. A. Jacks Drug
Store. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24

people often interrupt each other,
which they deem a great breach Of
politeness.
Well, they did eat, drink, and
make merry. Their feast consisted of
boiled dog met, which was put into tin
cups leach one having brought his cup)
and some crackers which were passed
around after the meat. Then COM
menced the dance of the braves. One
led out with whoop. Then soon they
were all whooping and going through
all kinds of motions. One stopped
down almost on all-fours and twisted
himself, keeping time with the beat of
the drum. He was showing how his
forefathers sneaked on the buffalo.
They turned and twisted, and yelled
and shrieked. The room was crowded
with them and they were going every
way, yet they never jostled each other,
which surprised me. One old Indian
had tomahawk, which be performed
with. The Indians express their
thoughts more by signs than words,
and that the old Indian had deep
thoughts, which he expressed by per-
formance with the tomahawk, none OF
us doubted.
! During this dance of the Indian
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24
Vandiver on Ga milling.

Don't get caught on oil stock. Save
your money and buy big mealy pota-
toes. If you must gamble try draw
poker. Then you can at least see what
you are betting on.-St. Peter journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24
THE PRINCETON HARDWARE COMPANY
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: Church Topics * *
). ). :. Sunday and Weekday
Announcements. -.
METHODIST.

METHODIST.
The stewards of the NJ. E. churches
of Greenbush, Blue Hill and Santiago
will meet at the Greenbush church
next Friday evening to discuss the
work of the circuit for the ensuing
year. A full attendance is desired.
At the morning services in the
Princeton church last Sunday the
pastor, Rev. W. E. J. Gratz, was
assisted by Rev. F. C. Ford, of To-
ronto, Canada, a brother of Mrs. Nor
ton, of Brickton, with whom he is max
ing brief visit.
A male quartette of young men of
the church was an innovation in the
music at the evening services Sunday.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Rev. c. H. Moxie preached his first
sermon under his new passionate last
Sunday morning, choosing as his text
St. Luxe 1873: For the children of
this world are in their generation
wiser than the children of light.'' The
gist Of the sermon was plea for more
common sense in religion and in doing
good.
GERMAN LUTHERAN
The German Evangelical Lutheran
Emmanuel church held it's first mission
festival at the church on last Sunday.
The morning sermon was preached by
Rev. G.. A. Pilgrim, of Lake Elbow,
the topic being ''Home Missions" In
the afternoon Rev. VIM. ohberger, of
Shakopee, preached on Emissions in
China.' The collections amounted to
1885,.
The alleged scarcity of the potato
crop is largely local issue. There
are plenty OF places in Iowa and Min
nesota where ''murphies' are abundant
and reasonably cheap. A Lake Mills
man who recently returned from Ward
county, N. D., told the Graphic man
that the country around Bowbells
could supply the whole State of Iowa
with the finest potatoes ever grown.
An Allamakee farmer brought the
editor Of the Lancing Mirror twenty
FIVE ''spuds:' that weighed exactly
twenty-five pounds. They were neither
small potatoes nor few in a hill. The
potato famine exists only in spots and
peoples imaginations.-No Ia J
Index.
When you wake up with bad taste
in your month, go at once to Princeton
Drug Co.'S drug store and get free
sample OF Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. One or two doses will
make you we'll. They also cure bilious
| ness, sick headache and constipation
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-24

When you wake up with bad taste
in your month, go at once to Princeton
Drug Co.'S drug store and get free
sample OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. One or two doses will
make you we'll. They also cure bilious
ness. sick headache and constipation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-06

A dispatch from Wichita, Kan, says the
Indians of several tribes are now there en-
gagged in their spring gambling. This pas
time follows regularly after they receive
their annual allowance from the govern
ment Of 500 per head grass money" all of
which soon finds it's way into the pockets
of cattlemen and cowboys. One of the few
indians who wins more than he loses is Ge-
ronimo, the once noted Apache warrior.
Time was when his chief delight was to
scalp white settlers and elude the govern
ment troops that pursued him. HIS present
occupation may not be altogether COM
mendable, but it is an Improvement on the
old one. If Aguinaldo comes to the United
States he might call on Geronimo and
learn from him how to cultivate the gen.
tie arts of peace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.


The eclipse observation party from the
Smithsonian Institution has arrived at Pa
dang, Sumatra, on the General Alava.
Yesterdays statement of the treasury
OF the $3.50, OO0,0O o gold reserve in the dl-
vision of redemption. shows: Available
cash balance. sl5S. III. S44; gold. $s7,214,34O-
The State Department has been informed
by Minister Loomis that ne viii san from T1Ia
should bring him at San Juan about
Wednesday following, ,aa and at It ID aam mpSea
close connections at San Juan.
The Navy Department recently supplied
to Lord Pauncefote a photograph of the
beautiful bronze tablet which it was about
to place on the house in Santiago occupied
by the late Frederick w. RamSden, the
British consul who exerted himself so be-
nevolently In aid of the American residents
and prisoners during the siege. The state
Department has just received a letter or
Acknowledgement from the British en-
bassy.
The first of the new type of fve-inch
naval guns designed for cruisers of the
Denver class was tested at the Indian
Head proving grounds to-day with very
satisfactory results. A prOjectile weigh
ing sixty. pounds was fired with a powder
velocity reached the exceptionally high
figure of 1890 feet per second. showing a
muzzle energy of 3,124 foot TONS This is
50 per cent. more muzzle energy than guns
VI lDC cotlC l1GC nav GU
1t is sufficient to pierce seven inches OF
krupp armor at the muzzle and nVe inches
OF Krupp armor at 1000 yards.
Secretary Long has appointed a board
of naval officers to inquire into the adj
visibility of utilizing a large fresh water
lake in the State of Washington, not far
from the Pacific coast, for the purpose of
accommodating vessels of war. The board
consists of Captains Perry and Burwe,l,
Lieutenant Commanders Peters and Will
let, Naval Constructor Hibbs and Lieuten-
ant Jensen, recorder. 1t is proposed to dig
a canal, connecting the ocean with this
lake, to be used for commercial purposes,
but the board is to inquire whether the
plan should not be enlarged so so as to
take into consideration the needs of the
navy.
The secretary of war has amended the
army regulations so as to provide a civil
Ian not in government employ, duly sum-
nOned to appear as a witness before a mil
itary court. will receive Sl.50 per day for
each day actually in attendance on the
court and 5 cents a mile for going from
his place of residence to the place of trial
or nearing and 5 cents a mile for return
ing; but in Wyoming. Montana, Washing
ton, Oregon, California, Utah, New Mexico.
Arizona and Porto Rico he will be paid
10 cents for each mile necessary to travel
over n stage line or private conveyance,
and in Porto Rico 10 cents for each mile
over any railway in such travel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-06

The President has been sharply criticised
for the appointment of ex-Representative
Rodenberg as civil-service commissioner
by many the President. because of this
appointment. has been charged with hos
tility to the competitive or merit system of
making appointments. Those who are
nearer the President say this is not the
case. but that Mr.. Mckinley has discov-
cred that the civil service at Washington
is far from satisfactory. 1T is charged by
those who do not assume that the present
system is perfect thai It is filing the de-
partments with people who feel that they
have life positions and consequently do as
little work as possible. Not long ago there
was an cutlery because clerks were COM
PEELED to serve full hours. \ rebellion was
melted because an auditor in the Treasury
Department had an arrangement by which
tardy clerks were marked and the time
clock was discarded. In 1898 ex-Speaker
Reed said TO a friend that a man in Con-
! gress was needed VINO would be bold enough
to modify the civil-service system so far
as it affects the departments. Mr.. Reed
tNDItcctQ a tht III IL III COH-
petitive system. but he would have service
after appointment depend upon faithful
ness. good conduct and efficiency. II was
Mr.. Reeds observation at that time that
the departments contained a great deal
or lead wood. This is naturally the re-
suit Of .ndeterminate appointments. which
are regarded as life appointments. In
time a large part of the clerkships will be
filled with men who are too old TO render
service. even II they desire to do so. 1t is
claimed that heads of bureaus protected by
the civil service are not Jealous and eff
cient.
Those who are near the President say
that he proposes TO have the system so
modified that the merit system shall be
applied throughout the service as well as
IN original appointments for Office. and
that promotions shall be made upon merit
rather than favor. lie wants the heads OF
I departments and bureaus to select enough
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-06
AMERICAN CORN ATTACKED.
French Agrarians Want the Present
Duty Almost Doubled.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-American corn
is now the object of attack of the French
agrarians. United States Consul Tack
AGRA, at Havre, makes this subject the ba-
sis of a considerable report to the State
Department. He says, in brief, that the
agrarians and some other interests became
alarmed some time ago at the increasing
use of foreign corn and have succeeded in
having two bills reported for passage, the
first regulating the temporary admission of
corn and the second fixing the duty on
grain at 96 cents instead of IS cents per
100 kilograms. and increasing the duty on
flour made from corn from 5 francs to
S francs per 100 kilograms. The committee
which reported these bills made a most
searching investigation of the extent of
competition of foreign corns with native
grains and heard from all the
great interests involved on both sides of
the questions, the result being an exceed
ingly interesting report. winding up with
the committees opinion that the conditions
warrant the increased duties imposed. At
the hearing the possibility of reprisals by
foreign countries was considered and on
this the committee reports: w have
nothing to fear from reprisals from anyone
inasmuch as the countries which send us
corn all have high protective tariffs, which
we scarcely hope will be lowered in our
favor. While We enjoy the treatment of
the most favored nation, there is not much
fear that these agreements will be broken
for a question so relatively unimportant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-06

Of their W. subordinates to be able TO
administer affairs without being hampered
by overimportant bureau men. II is re-
ported that the President is trying TO re-
organize the Civil-service Commission upon
a basis tina will correct abuses in the
public service. He has offered the position
to such men as Governor Allen. OF Porto
Rico, and Henry Clay Evans. who would
not undertake the task. lie believes Mr..
Rodenberg will be able to carry his views
into operation.
1t Is the purpose Of the President to so
modify the rules OF the civil service that
an employe who does not do his duty faith
fully and efficiently shall be dismissed upon
his record or examination. He will doubt
less render the country a great service.
but he will be assailed by those who be-
Eeve that the present system is perfect,
and will be accused of bad faith and even
worse offenses. Some time since the Jour
nal expressed the opinion that clerks
should be appointed for a period of years,
and that at the expiration of that period,
If they should not have shown any special
capacity for the work, they should not be
l%eappointed. 1t yet holds the opinion that
the idea of life service. regardless of eff
cheney. should be banished, and that all
employees should be dismissed when they
show they cannot do the work required
of them. They certainly should be dis
missed when they show any disposition
to INSTRUMENTATION or to be shirkers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-06

WASHINGTON. April 5.-The President
to-day made the following appointments
I'm the navy: Rush A Wallace, jr-. to be a
first lieutenant in the marine corps; John
s. Doddridge. TO be a lieutenant: Thomas
Lutz Stitt. 10 be an ensign; Conrad w. L.
Jungquist, to be a gunner; Clayton p.
Hand. a carpenter: Frederick r. Hazard.
a boatswain; Arthur Smith, TO be a
boatswaln: Osborne Diegnan. to be d boat
swain.
Osborne Diegnan, who is a proposed
boatswain. is one of the sailors who ac-
companied Naval Constructor Hobson on
the famous Merrimac expedition into San
tiagO bay while the harbor was being
b~lockaded by the American feet. 1t was
the desire OF the President 10 reward deg
nan for his bravery or that occasion by
appointing him a naval cadet at Annapolis.
but il was found that he was not eligible.