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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Merit System Making Progress, Especially
IN New Possessions.

Washington, Dec. Frank N. Higgins chief
examiner OF the Civil Service Commission. IN his
annual report says that in the last fiscal year
mere were I2Gf persons examined for the classified
service ~ the government and 40,423 appointments
10 al branches Of the service. OF the appoint
Uelrs . per cent 10 purely clerical places,
per cent 10 professional. technical scientific
places Is per cent 10 mechanical places requiring
no educational examination. and per cent
skilled labor places, not exactly mechanical in
ilelF character but requiring no educational eX-
animation. Dt al those examined nearly So per
cent passed. and 36 per cent OF all examined were
says The commission has reduced its examinations
10 essential Tests OF fitness and urges The con-
sHllatnu ~ "a llrg1 number OF local boards Of
Examiners throughout the country. 70 secure closer
supervision and more effective administration.
- The report says that conditions Of employment
Tor technical men have been increased, with the
res-it thar within the last five u'onths more ap-
Tii6artz have taken examinations for that service
than -ur The preceding year The number Of Amerl-
cans -r that service now constitutes more than 80
per cent OF the entire force, there being All
Americans and 2.697 FipinOs in public employment
A. the I--iTin0s acquire Z knowledge Of English
rl-y expected 10 take the places Of the Amer1-
cans
Several nominations were held in Porto Rico for
tn federal service Of the island and for employ
UeUL Iu the United States. In these examinations,
gVen i- both English and Spanish, in which Amert-
cans and Porto Ricans competed, IL appears that
Z lar-er proportion Of Porto Ricans passed than
q ne island IL those examinations was extremely
cFedI--r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
MIR ROOT DEFENDS BENIro LEGARDo
Charges Against the Philippine Commits
sioner Lbellous, He Says.

Washington. Dec. A-Charges having been fled
with the President affecting the moral character
OF Benito Legardo, the Secretary OF War to-day
transmitted by mail to the Civil Governor of the
Philippine Islands copy OF them for his informa-
ton These charges were contained in a cable dis
patch to the President from persons In Manila
In commenting on the case to-day Secretary Root
expressed the belief that the dispatch sent in
order that it might be given the press and there
by work irreparabe injury TO the commissioner.
That mems regulations should be thus publicly
assaiIed before they had chance TO speak he
strongly condemned.
Legardo is one Of the most prominent men in the
PhiIippines and War Department officials say that
on several occasions he exhibited great bravery in
behalf of the United States when overtures were
being made to Aguinaldo TO surrender. having gone
10 him at great risk OF his life ana sought TO
have him give up his opposition TO american au-
thority He is one Of three natives appointed by
Governor Taft on the Philippine Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
GOVERNOR WORKS TO WIN.
Two Kings County Leaders Say They Shall
Strive to Do Their Part.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUSE-I

Albany, Dec 2--Jacob Bremen. chairman OF the
Kings County Republican Committee. and J. H
Kracke. Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture.
and district leader in Brooklyn. called Gov
ernor Odell to-day. Mr.. Bremen said afterward:
The Governor is working with one great purpose
in Vew-that OF carrying Newly Ork State for the
State and national nominees Of the Republican
party next year, and of the organization
ready to do share of the work. We pro-
pose to carry out any plans that may be made TO
Increase the Republican vote
Our conversation with the Governor to-day was
purely informal. far politics concerned
We talked on that topic incidentally. The Gov
ernor expressed himself the necessity of enlist
ing to the support Of the Republican ticket
who have not been actively identified with organi
cation affairs in the past. He believes that addl-
tiona1 strength may be gained from that source
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
LAND RING BROKEN UP.
Order Saspending Entries for Big
Tracts ReUOked.

Washington, Dec 21-The Secretary of the In
terror has revoked the order under which final
action on entries under the Timber and stone act
was suspended, and all such entries, aggregat-
ing large number will now be acted on in
the regular order by the General Land Office
The order involves several hundred thousand
acres of public lands in the West, all entries on
which have been held up because of the big
frauds perpetrated on the government under the
Timber and Stone act The suspension. which
has been in force many months has served
good purpose and in the view of the Interior
Department has been the means of protection
and the preventing of many fraudulent entries.
rigid scrutiny of all entries under the act will
be continued but the revocation of the suspen-
sion order will allow all valid entries to be pat
ented This was the important development to-
day in the land fraud proceedings. and indicates
that the government believes the backbone OF
the ring which has been specializing in and TAX
ing unlawful means of acquiring lands under
this act has been broken.
The Interior Department received dispatch
to-day from Inspector Greene. at Portland.
Ore. saying that Albert Harrington. of Falls
City. Ore. had been held under $1,000 bond for
impersOnating assistants to Special Agents Pat
terson and Hobbs, who have been investigating
land frauds. The great bulk of the land frauds
which have been brought to light are under
what is known as the Lieu Land Selection law.
large number of entries filed under that law
are being withheld from final action. and all in
which John a. Benson. the San Francisco man
recently arrested here interested have
been suspended. Secretary Hitchcock to-day
sent for Assistant Attorney Pugh, who has been
on the Pacific Coast investigating the frauds,
and conferred with him regarding the situation.
Mr.. Hitchcock said there had been no develop
mentS in the work
It was intimated at the Interior Department
that further arrests We're expected until
about the time of the hearing in the Benson
case which is set for December 80, unless some
thing demanding immediate action should be re-
vealed in the investigation of the Land Office
records now in progress in connection with the
cases in the West. The status of Woodford D.
Harlan, a clerk in the Land Office, and until
about a year ago chief of the special service
division, in view of his alleged receipt of money
Benson is accused of paying to influence action
on pending matters and of the fact that he is
still on the rolls, has caused considerable spec
ulation. Leading officials refuse to say what in
formation is expected to be obtained from Har-
Ian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
BENSON WON'T TALK AT PRESENT.

Although under arrest for bribery. with many
future charges Of defrauding the government TO
face. John A Benson, sometimes called King OF
the Land Grabbers." apparently undisturbed
yesterday when he was seen at the Waldorf-As-
toria- He refused to make any statement about his
arrest in Washington last Friday, his plan of de-
fence his land operations. BY Saturday. he said.
he would have consulted with his lawyer, whose
he refused to give, and would then be able
TO make some sort of statement.
AT present" said he. you'll have to judge from
appearances. Don't see any blue circles under the
eyes, or any smoke, red fire. horns. do your
Mr.. Benson is a large man. with a decided stoop,
heavy Jaws shTewd light blue eyes and a closely
clipped mustache. He has soft voice. He wears
a rather shabby silk hat. and impressed gray
frOck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
MADE MCARREN COME TO HIM.
Lttleton Will Announce His Appointments
To-day

Borough President-elect Littleton Of Brooklyn
said yesterday that he would make his entire list
Of appointments public to-day. The most impor-
tant that of John C. Breckenridge Commits
sioner OF Public Works. has already been an
nounced.
Senator P. H. McCarren left his headquarters. in
the Thomas Jefferson Building yesterday long
enough TO have a talk with Mr.. Littleton in the
latter's office That is what Lttleton has been
waiting for as he gave McCarren 10 understand
some time ago that he Oittleton) would not go to
the Senator. 1t is said that Littleton will now &C
cede to some OF the Senator's desires and that
the slate will be fairly satisfactory to the district
leaders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
Il NEW TARIFF FOR CUBA.
BIZ to Supply the Losses Created by
ReciprocitM
'CopyTiEht; 1905 BY The Tribune Association,
10y CABLE TO TIE rpInr-nr1

Havana Dec. Ex-senator sanguily informed
Inc Tribune's correspondent to-day that he will
introduce on wednesday a bill providing for an
increase OF tariff rates on goods from the United
States TO cover the amount lost becausa 90 rao,
procity. When asked what benefit resulted 70
the United States from reciprocity. he said:
None at present. The Arrangement win no
only for two or three months until Congress is
enabled to pass a new tariff"
Interviews with several Senators gave the i'm
preston that the bill would pass. They say
that such measure is necessary owing TO the
amount which Cuba will lose monthly, and
which is needed for the expenses of the gov
eminent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
MINISTER SQUIERS IN WASHINGTON.
Saws Cuba Has Practically Adopted All sug-
gestions Regarding Isle of Pines

Washington. Dec 2L-Mr. Squiers. United States
Minister 10 Cuba. has arrived in Washington He
reports 10 Acting Secretary Loomis that the Cuban
government has practically accepted all the sug-
gestions the State Department put forth relative
10 the Isle Of Pines namely. the establishment of
schools provision for a modified form Of judicial
procedure. and the opening of port for the
venience of American settlers the island It has
been decided that these undertakings need not
lead the amendment Of the pending Isle of Pines
treaty, but can be put into effect by reduction
the form OF diplomatic notes to be exchanged be-
tween the United states and Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
INTERSTATE COMMERCE HEARINGS.

Washington Dec A.-The Interstate Commerce
Commission has made the following assignments
for hearings: Central Yellow Pine Association
against the Illinois Central Railroad, taking OF tes
tinony on January g. and oral arguments TO be
heard on January %; same association against
Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railroad oral
arguments be heard on January q; Tiff and
others against Southern Railway Company, oral
arguments TO be heard January Is. all at the
Office Of the commission in Washington In the
case of Hearst against the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad heretofore assigned for January ID
postponement has been made TO date yet to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE HOUSE.
Preparations for It's Construction Under
Way

Washington. Dec A-Speaker Cannon and Rep
resentatives Hepburn and Richardson. Of Tennes-
see comprising the commission having in charge
the construction Of Office building for the House
of Representatives. were informed by Attorney
General Knox to-day that the jury OF condemna-
ton had fixed the price TO be paid for the site at
s74.0OO and that his department was now engaged
IN reviewing title various pieces of property
preliminary to the governments taking title The
ground then will be cleared and the erection OF
The building begun at once. 1t Is TO cost between
So 600 and 100000. and construction will take
seve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
CUTTER SERVICE ovERHAULED.

Washington. Dec. 21.-Captain c. r Shoemaker.
CHEZ u the revenue cutter service has returned
Washington from inspection OF the stations
IRON Maine 70 The Gulf. Every branch OF the ser
vice was thoroughly overhaUled including the YES
se-s connected with the Marine Hospital Service
gneal5nR generally everything was found to be In
good condition but where defects were found they
were corrected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
BOND REFUNDINe CEASES DECEMBER 81

Washington. Dec 1.-THE Secretary Of the Treas
ury gives notice that the refundng Of United
States per cent bonds. loan OF 1888, and per
cent bonds, funded loan OF 1907, now proceeding
under the circular Of September g. will be dis
continued after December 81 Bonds intended for
refunding must be forwarded so a TO be received
at the Treasury Department not later than De-
cernber 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
STATUE OF GOV. PlERPoNT IN PLACE

Washington. Dec. A.-A marble statue Of Fran
els H. Pierpont. War Governor OF west Virginia.
was placed in statuary Hall at the Capitol to-
day under the invitation OF Congress- 10 each OF
60 60, ~ Mace in the Capitol statues of two
- +bai- Industrious sons" The statue COM
mates West Virginias quota, one OF Ex-senator
Eyenns now having a place in the hail Inc statue
nc &c ,1neIIed and dedicated soon as Congress
HwaG a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
STARCH FACTORY BURNED.
President Roosevelt Started Machinery Of
Big Independent Concern.

Keokuk. Iowa. Dec. H-The main buildings Of
Hubinger Brothers starch factory were destroyed
by fire to-day. The plant the largest tnde-
pendent starch factory IN the county, and it's
opening last April was attended by President
Roosevelt who by pressing a button, started the
machinery IN motion. One workman is believed to
have persisted IN the flames. The financial loss Ia
placed at $4,000 with 10000 insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
FAvoRs EXTENDING THE PAROLE.

Albany. Dec a--superintendent Collins. OF the
State Prison Department, said to-day that he
should repeat 10 the coming legislature his recon-
,,sndstion Of an amendment TO the parole klw
as 20 extend the parole opportunities 10 first term
men sentenced 20 twenty years or less. The maxi
,,,fy, NOW is five years and prisoner must serve
+,e-tbIrd OF mis- Germ before he can be paroled-
DR. Collins said such amendment would affect
higher grade OF man than the nve year Glass; and
luducs them TO lead better lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
JOHN F. AHgARN SWORN IN.

John E. Ahearn. the borough president-elect was
yesterday sworn in by Judge Newburger. Later
Mr.. Ahearn to the office of Borough President
Cantor. with whom he spent good part OF the
afternoon It was said that Mr.. Ahearn would an
point Bernard Bowling. now a clerk in the Finance
Department as his secretary. Mr. Bowling Is a
prominent worker in the WITH Assembly District
Of which Mr.. Ahearn IS leader.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
NuIEn srARTlNe on CHRISTMAS WsIT.

Pow. Mass. Dec. al. Frank Brown formsr
.oIa.srnaD Of this place. killed by a train al
49, station on the Boston and Maine Railroad
,o-dav Mrs Brown. who was with him. was Sc
riously hurt and her escape from death was que
- - fact that Mr.. Brown pushed her out OF dan
srt.y were about TO step a train 10 go to
fsIia.enasld 10 spend Christmas with one OF their
Aon4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
SHOT ACCIDENTALLY BY HIS BROTHER

Albany Dec N.-Frank Roman. aged twelve.
Youngest son OF Edwin D. Roman, well known
LAWYER OF this city. accidentally shot and
most instantly killed last evening by & revolver
q, the hands of his sixteen-year-old brother,
CHARLES They were examining the pistol and
neither supposed il 10 be loaded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
SARATOGA WANTS CONVENTION.
Senator Hanna Informed That the Hotels
Will Not Advance Rates.

Saratoga, n. Y. Dec A--Cassius B, Thomas.
president OF the Saratoga Business Mems Associa-
ton. sent to-day the following telegram:
To the Hon Mark Hanna, Chairman. Republican
National Committee Washington.
Saratoga renews invitation for the national con-
vention- Hotel proprietors viii not advance rates
If SararOga. is salectad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
EVIDENCE ALL HEARsAY.

Providence. r. L. Dec. I.-AttOrney General
Stearns after examining the report OF investigators
acting for Governor Garvin with reference TO brtb-
cry said TO been practised at the recent cleo
tion In Rhode Island. has announced that he has
been unable TO discover anything but hearsay evil
dSnCA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
McLELLANs RESIGNATION.

Washington Dec 21-Speaker Cannon to-day re-
ceived a letter from Representative George B. Nc
Clellan saying that he had forwarded his resfgna-
ton as a member OF the House to Governor OdeIl.
The resignation becomes effective when received
tyv he Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
CHURCH AT, sALLsToN BURNED.

BaIston. y. Y. Dec. q Specialist Johns
Episcopal Church at East Line. was burned to the
ground last night The loss Is $4,000 Services
we're held In the church Sunday. The origin OF the
ara Is Unknown The church was built tweRGy
years ego BY the late Rev. WAlta< A Dela1sld
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19
By Smoking Langdon
made Cigars you Patronize
a Home Industry.
MARRIED.

LpcLA1RE- Olga on Monday.
Nov. 10Th 1903, Mr.. Emile Leclaire Of
Langdon to Miss Rebecca Lortie, of
Olga, Father Bachand officiating.
C1EARY-DuNN1GAN-At Olgo on Tues
day, Nov. 18th, 1903, James Cleary to
Miss Minnie Dunnigan both of Olga,
Father Bachand officiating.
WR1GHT-C ARsoN-In Langdon, on Mon
day, Nov. 18th, 1903, by Rev. Robt. A.
MacMullen, Edward III. Wright to
Miss Clara Mae Carson, both Of Wang,
Presbyterian church services Sunday
in the forenoon at eleven. No evening
service owing to the union meeting at
the opera house. Sunday school and
bible class at two o'clock in the after
noon instead ct half past the hour. DR.,
Thomas, will speak in the morning on
aThe Golden Days of Youth, How They
Way be Made to Enrich Life?" Md.
week services Wednesday evening at
hall past seven o'clock. All welcome To
every service.
Rye 6eur ct Parsons feed stores 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19

dence, but it would be of such an over
whelming nature as to satisfy the jurors
that besides being mentally irrespon-
sible, Barry had never committed the
act with which he stood charged.
Richard Barry, the elder brother of
the defendant was the first witness call
ed but did not get further than answer
ing few preliminary questions when
the jury were removed from the court
room in order to allow the counsel and
the Judge to discuss the suitability of
questions which the defendants counsel
sought to PROFOUND. The event which
it was desired to introduce as evidence
related to date two weeks previous to
the homicide when the witness visited
the home on the Barry farm. On enter
ing the house he found Mallem and his
sister, Mary Ann, alone and noticed the
mark of blow or bruise on the side of
Mallem's face. She told him she did it.
Had struck him with stick of fire
wood. He had insulted her and said If
he did it again she would kill him.
1t was argued at length whether or
not this evidence being composed of
threat by person now deceased, and
also partly hearsay, was admissible.
Counsel on neither side were prepared
to submit the court any law on theque
ton and an adjournment was taken until
this morning when it will be argued and
q ruling made by the court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19
WALES BAZAAR.

Following is the program to be rem.
dered next Wednesday evening at the
entertainment given at the opening Of
the Wales Catholic church bazaar:
Instrumental. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" Lustrel.'
Mrs. Brook
6-Aooress.. Rev. Heltnel
Mr.. E. Bennes
4-Vocal Duet. Rough Riders
Misses +. Cochrane and Stella Pennock.
cancellation observation-disclosures. Manila
Miss NJ. Bierly
6-Quartette. "Roses Kissed by the Sunshine
Misses Bellefeur and Ohlheiser and Messrs
Bellefieur and Bennes
Instrumental. "Voices of the Morning
Miss Dorval.
S-Vocal Solo,. "In the Shade of the Palm
Miss NJ. Bellefleur.
e1nstrumental-... "Only Dream
Miss Eva Fleming
Mrs. A. Perry.
1-Solo. 80. "I'm Wearing Ny Heart for You. ~
Mr.. c. Brophy.
12-Instrumental "LaCbason
Mrs. Oglesby.
lS-Recitation-......" Fhe Painter of Seville -
Miss Alice Kelly
Af-OueC... Observation-Disclosures" Hercu1es
Mrs Bellcfeur, Miss A. Doryal
l'-solo .'... The Banquet in Misery Hall. -
Mr.. F. Bellefluer, Jr.
o-lnstrumental...... dance of the Demon
Mrs. Brook.
Liberalization. Tho Kitchen Clock, u
Mrs. Gctchell
lS-Quartette Comic "The Church Fair u
Misses Bellefeur and Ohlheiser and Messrs
c. Br ,ph, and E Bennes
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19
EFurs! Furs!!

=. Zekman Fur Co., of Fargo, North
Dakota, will be in your city on Friday
Nov. 9th, 1903, with full display Of fine
iurs at the Great Northern Hotel ia,
TINS day only, to take orders for new
garments. Repairing and remodeling q
speciality. Remember the date Nov. ~
L. ZEKMAN Fur Co.
Leading Furriers of Fargo, N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19
NOTICE.

To all Ministers of the GOSPEL in Cava
lier county
brethren:-As pastors in Langdon we
invite you to meet at tho close of the
County Sunday school convention on
Saturday afternoon, Nov. 2lst, at about
4:o p. M, in the M. E. church where
the convention will sit.
We will consider how to promote the
Christian work for which we share !.
common responsibility. Three projects
will be laid before the meeting.
Fraternally,
W. b. MARSH, Pastor M. E. Church
ROBERT A. MAcMULLEN, Pastor Ban.
fist church.
JOHN ID. THOMAS, Pastor Presbyterian
church.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19

studebaker and Mitchell 4 Lavi.
wagons at Hunter 4 Stevenson's.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19

Hotel early in the afternoon. Allan
Mcdonald, the deputy sheriff was pre-
sent. Barry made a voluntary state
ment to the witness of what he had done.
Told him, "Its a sad affair" ut hap
pened." ut had to happen" Barry
then told him he had better go out there
as Andrew had money on him, some
which he had given him during the past
few days. He also told witness taat he
had taken Mallem's fur coat to put on
Mary Ann when he drove her to the
farm of John Wild. Witness did not 20
out to the Barry farm until after the ar
rival of the coroner. Barry told him
that Andrew and him had never had
any words between them but once and
then it was over in minute. While at
the depot awaiting the arrival of the
county officials from Langdon Barry told
him that he did not know that there
was anything wrong until the night be-
fore. He said, II am sorry for it now,
but it is too late" Il should have let the
law settle it."
Under cross examination witness said
that Mallem only came to his place on
an average Of shout twice a year. Up
70 the time Of the tragedy witness had
not bean on the Barry place for many
years. Couldn't say he knew positive,
y that NAllsm lived with Barry. h
and tho dG6sndant had ct all times besa
pss1sctly friendly. The cross exaaAia6-
tioa q the witness lasted only . ~
minutes.