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announced that Gen. Grant had died be
fore their arrival
Statement of Physicians.

announced IAdL ISG. III dLt Il1Q Q4CQ bC~
fore their arrival.
Statement of Physicians.
Drs. Abbe and Dench later sent down
to the hotel management statement In
which they said:
Gen. Grant died suddenly of heart
failure. with premonition. at midnight.
He had retired at IL o'clock apparently
in better condition than for several weeks
Since his recent trip his medical condi-
ton had given no special anxiety TO MS
physician. Gen. Grant had been sunerlng
from diabetes, with the attendant diges-
tive disturbances, which seemed, how
ever. to be perfectly under control. This
sudden fatal termination came as great
surprise
Lieut. Marion Howe, personal aid to
the general. announced this morning ,sl' ina.
Mrs Grant was bearing the shock with
unusual fortitude.
She directed that messages be sent to
Gen. Grants son, Capt. Ulysses s. Grant,
Sd. of the Engineer Corps. In Wasn
ington, and to his daughter, the Princess
Cantacuzene, as well as to other relatives.
Recent Whereabouts Mystery.
For more than a month past Gen.
Grants whereabouts has been a mystery.
Following the announcement that he had
been granted a four-month leave OF
absence. expiring June i, reports were
current that an illness. believed by many
to be cancer of the throat, had caused
his temporary retirement. These were
denied at Governors Island. where it was
ated repeatedly that Gen. Grant had
simply gone south for a rest Dlspatches
from Tampa, Fla, last week st2ted that
he was at the winter home Of Mrs. Potter
Palmer of Chicago. sister of Mrs. Grant
The report that Gen. Grant was In 81.
7 Iuke's tai in this city for operative
treatment became public Wednesday. and,
while not officially confirmed. was widely
credited
DIR. Bench, one of the physicians VINO
attended the general, is said to be can
Ger specialist
The manager of the Buckingham. q
Quiet little hotel on 5th avenue. stated
this morning that he had been told thai
Gen. Grant had come directly to the hotel
in an automobile from st. Lukes. The
patient was apparently at that time In
good health and spirits and walked from
the automobile to the elevator unassisted
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an oh1cer Of the highest rank on the
active list in the army, the late Gen.
Grant VIII be entitled to a mast impos-
ing military funeral if such is the desire
OF the members of his family. If he is
buried In Arlington it will be necessary
to considerably augment the comparative
ly slender military force in the National
capital by details Of regular troops from
Baltimore and New York
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on leave o three months, and his leave
would not have expired for nearly two

on leave o three months. and his leave
would not have expired for nearly two
months
Gen. William P. Hall. the adtutant
general of the army. expressed similar
sentiments. ''Gen. Grant," said he, was
one Of the most popular officers in the
army. I have known him since we were
cadets together at West Point, and
throughout his career he has been an ex-
ample Of all that is best in American
manhood, and in the American army.
His loss is great one to his country and
and to his associates. He was one of the
best officers in the American army. and
distinguished himself in service on the
plains, in the Spanish-American war and
on Gen. Sheridan's staff in the civil war.
His death is distinct shock. l saw
him shortly before he left the city, and
at that time he appeared to be in per-
feet health. None Of his associates had
any intimation that he was in i'll health
until articles appeared in the newspapers
stating that the reason for his departure
was failing strength and an affection OF
the throat. Even then the reports We're
not generally believed among those who
knew him"
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Funeral Plans Not Made.

Although the adjutant general OF the
army has been officially advised of the
death of Gen. Grant. no information
has as yet reached the War Department
regarding the arrangements for his
funeral, which depend entirely on the
wishes Of his family, most of the mem
bers of which are now in New York
city. They will determine the time
and place of the funeral ceremonies
and the place of burial, and, If SO de-
sired, the War Department will provide
that full military honors shall be OBJ
served.
It is said at the War Department that
Gen. Grant had not selected lot for
himself in the Arlington National ceme-
terry, as was usually the case with ofi-
GERS who desired to be buried there. Con-
sequently, in the absence Of definite in
formation on that point, it is not known
whether the family desires that he shall
be buried at Arlington or elsewhere. The
fact that no lot has been reserved in
Arlington will not interfere In the least
with his burial there, provided 1t Is SO
desired, because there are many desir-
able lots available for the purpose.
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attorneys F. A. Fenning and G. M. An
dersOn.
Savage Construction Company; attor-
neys, King & King and F. w. Collins.
And law calendar cases from 123 to IA,
inclusive,
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omcers Voice Deep Regret.

Expressions Of deep regret were voiced
by many other government officials and
officers Of the army in this city over the
sudden and unexpected death of Gen.
Grant.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief Of
staff, said he was exceedingly sorry to
hear of Gen. Grants death. 1T is a
great blow to the service said he. ''as
he was held in high esteem by the mill
tary authorities as well as by men
not in the service. He showed marked
ability in army affairs. and was one Of
the best posted men on military affairs
In the world.
Gen. Grant was not officially on sick
leave, although we knew from private
sources that he was Ill. We did not, how
ever, think that 1t was serious, and
thought that the press dispatches were
exaggerated.
1.-THE news of his death will be a heavy
blow to many of the officers in the army.
many of whom knew him intimately and
held him in high esteem. Gen. Grant was
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Grant returned to school at Burlington,
N. J.. and remained there until he en-
tered the Military Academy at West Point
in 1857. and was graduated from there
in 1871. His first army commission was
as a second lieutenant in the 4th United
States Cavalry.
During his furlough after finishing his
studies at the Military Academy he ac-
cepted place as assistant engineer with
the Union Pacific railroad, and was en-
ployed on a branch Of that line N the
Clear Creek canyon. where he took part
in the various surveys for the Colorado
Central railroad.
The first important assignment came
to him in November, 1872, when he was
designated as aid to Gen. Sherman and
went with him to Europe, being with the
general all during the journey abroad.
Following his return to this country In
July of the next year Lieut. Grant joined
his regiment, which then was stationed
in Texas.
Active on the Frontier.
In March. 1873. he was assigned as an
aid-de-camp on the stan Of Lieut.. Gen.
Philip H. Sheridan. with the rank Of lieu
tenant colonel AS Gen. Sheridan's aid
he took active part in the frontier cam
paiSp. seeing much active service against
the northwestern Indians. Lieut.. Col
Grant, October 20. 1874, married Miss
Ida Marie Honore, daughter Of II. H.
Honore of Chicago. Tne.r children were
Julia Grant and Ulysses s. Grant, born In
Chicago. To accompany his father on his
trip around the world Col. Grant went to
Paris In January, 1870.
He resigned his commission in the army
In 1881. and, going to New York. became
interested in several business enterprises.
He aided In the preparation of his faith
/
Then he turned his attention to politics
and In 1887 was nominated by the repub.
lican party of New York for the position
Of secretary Of state. but was defeated.
President Harrison appointed the retired
army officer as United States minister tC
Austria, and Col Grant and his family
became great favorites in Vienna.
subjugated the Filipinos.
He had withdrawn from the diplomatic
service when the war with Spain was de-
| clared, and he was appointed colonel OF
| the 14th Regiment OF the New York Ma.
| tional Guard. which is located In Brook
| lyn. For his valiant service he was soor
promoted to brigadier general of volun
| teers In Porto Rico, and was placed II
command OF the military district Of Sar
Juan. Then he was transferred to thu
| Philippines in 1899.
| 1t was Gen. Grant who, April "a, 1902
while he was in command of the six sepa
| rate brigades in Samar and Leyte, whG
| brought about the surrender of all in
surgents. He was commissioned as brig
adler general in the United States Army
| which service he re-entered February IS
1901. In November. 1902. he was placed
in command Of the department of Texas
| being transferred January Is. 1904, to thu
| department OF the lakes, and in Septem
Der OF that year was transferred to tht
/ department Of the east.
| He was a member Of the Military Orde
Of the Loyal Legion. Society of Colonia
Wars. Sons OF the Revolution, Society o.
Foreign Wars and OF the Union League
Badminton and the Army and Navy clubs
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GEN. GRANTS SEND
CAUSES SURPRISE

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breaking: sentenced to penitentiary fol-

breaking: sentenced to pen1tenttary Tor
three years: attorney. NJ e. O'Brfen.
United States agt Willis Porter, as
sault with dangerous weapon: plea, gull
ty: attorney, T. L. Jones.
United States agt Carmela Di Domizio:
assault with dangerous weapon; sentenced
to jail for three months; attorney. F. Ed
ward Mitchell.
United States agt. Thaddeus johnson.
carnal knowledge; verdict. guilty; attor-
ney, ]. c. Foster.
United States agt Lloyd Jenkins and
Edwin Bowman, robbery; recognizance
500 each taken.
United States agt. John Martin, house.
breaking: recognizance 500 taken.
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-Justice Stafford.
Davis agt. Chapin-Sacks Manufactur-
ing Company ct al: verdict for defen-
dants; plaintiffs attorneys. w. p. Plum
ley and G G, Albert White: defendants at
Wise agt. Washington Railway and
Electric Company: verdict for p aintin
for $500 and judgment forthwith with
out interest or costs: plaintiffs attor-
tCrney, W. c. Sullivan.
Hall agt. Capital Traction Company:
verdict for plaintiff for $1.875 and judg-
ment forthwith; plaintiffs attorney, NJ.
Ross Perry & Son and G. T. Dunlop.
Pettis agt. Washington Post Company
two cases.; jury respited: plaintiffs at
torney, G. 8. Shreve; defendants at
torneys, w. j. Lambert and r. H. Yeat-
man.
CRIMINAL COURT No. 2-Justice Bar
nard.
Bradfeld agt. Washington Cooperative
Drug Company; opinion Of court filed.
Metzger agt Markham; committee of
awari appointed.
Alexander vs. Clock: cause dismissed.
United States agt. George F. Stearns:
embezz.ement; plea Of guilty; sentence
suspended; placed on probation.
grand larceny: sentenced to pen for three
years; placed on probation.
DISTRICT COURT-Justice Barnard.
In re building line Of Columbia road:
order of publication.
In re condemnation Of squares 634 and
6S5: guardian ad litem appointed.
In re opening of alley in square 2591
marshal directed to summon jury.
In re opening of alley in square $40;
order of publication.
In re opening of alley in SQUARE 2S97:
order of publication.
United States agt. $50 cases macaroni;
exceptions to libel overruled.
BANKRUPTCY COURT Justice
Wright.
In re Elliott G. Garner; hearing on
discharge fixed for May "a. 1912.
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Was Graduated in 1871.

At the close of the civil war young
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Illness Noted Months Ago.

Although taken by surprise at the sud-
den death, his friends in the War De-
partment here for q long time have been
under the apprehension that Gen. Fired"
Grant. as he was affectionately called,
was very sick man. When he last ap-
peared in Washington several months
ago it was noted that his step had lost
Its briskness and that the general moved
more slowly and with trace Of indeci-
sion. His complexion indicated serious
functional arrangement.
The general admitted that he was not
feeling very well, but decl red that his
condition was the result of much work
and that he would soon be restored to
good condition IL. he could take short
rest.
Taking leave, he went south. and soon
after reports beagn to come to Washing
ton Of an alarming nature, the worst OF
them indicating that symptoms Of the ap-
pearance Of the same throat trouble
which had caused the death of his father
had made their appearance. These stories
were promptly denied, though in a purely
formal and uncOnvincing manner. 1t is
quite certain many of the officers who
had best known Gen. Grant were con-
vinced that probably he would never
again be able to resume active duty. 1t
is true, however, that his sudden demise
was not expected, but it was believed that
Gen. Grant soon would retire on account
Of his health.
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Maj. Gen. Carter May Get Post.

Gen. Grants death vacates the post
which. next to that of chief of staff, is
regarded as the most important In the
army-commander-in-c Of the great
Eastern Division. This position is of such
Importance that it cannot long be per-
mitted to remain vacant. hence it is
probable that very soon after the fu-
neral 1t will be necessary to detail an
officer of high rank for the position,
probably Maj, Gen. William H. Carter,
now assistant chief of staff. Gen. Car
ter was the commander of the famous
maneuver division in Texas last year, and
has been slated for detail as commander
in-chief Of the Department of the Lakes
with headquarters at Chicago 1t is be-
lieved that this program will be abandon
ed In view. Of the present emergency
Secretary Stimson, who for many years
was in close intimacy with Gen. Grant
when both were residents in New York,
was much affected to learn of the sudden
death of his friend. He said that he
had long cherished a warm personal re-
gard for Gen. Grant, and that the Ameri-
can people as a whole would retain a
keen sense Of appreciation Of his useful
military career, his high civic virtues,
and of the kindly qualities of heart he
possessed. Secretary Stimson sent the
following telegram of coincidence to Mrs.
Grant:
II am deeply shocked to learn of Gen.
Grants death. Mrs. Stimson and 1 send
our deepest. sympathy in your SORROW
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Mems Pu re
ilk H o s e,
black, tan. gray.
navy and white:
4 pairs in box:
& u a r a nteed 3
months.
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Latest Striped Ribbons,
in all the wanted shades
of emerald. brown, car
dinal. navy. cerise; 6 inch
es wide. Worth to AAc
CSC Nv
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The wanted and scarce
Black and White Ribbons,
narrow, medium and wide
stripes, for hats. hair and
dress trimming. 2mr
Values to soc yard. wv
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The "Table Top"

Bargain No. 1850 Dinner and Tea
Sets: 100 pieces; American SM Dz
china; decorated. ~Ve>@
Bargain No. 2-$15.00 Carlsbad
China Dinner and Tea Sets;
100 pieces: assorted deco SID zS
Bargain No. 3-10c Tea Cups and
Saucers; new shapes; assorted A2c
decorations. Six Of each for. wv
10 pieces; large fancy Sn OF
shapes; gold decorations. %As>1
Bargain No. $3.50 Stone China
Toilet Pitcher and Basin. A7C
The two for.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-29
Clean Car Campaign.

A campaign for clean cars has been
started by the National Industrial Traf-
fc League, whose committee has made a
tentative report, in which it says that
the present is not an opportune time
to insist on too much work of equip
ment when the rush of traffic con-
tinually threatens a car famine. When
the heavy fall business has TO some
extent abated. efforts will be made to
provide cleaner vehicles for every class
of shipment.
Cars in which live stock are shipped
are cleaned under the provision of the
Federal law, but there is no legal reg
ulation for those used for dead
freight. The committee States that the
fault for dirty cars lies with shippers
as well as railroads. Representatives
of the railroads state that they are as
anxious as the shippers to have only
clean cars used for loads, and the rail-
road managers say that the expense of
keeping car clean is of minor im-
portance compared with what it costs a
railroad not to do so.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-29
BRIG. GEN. McCLERNAND
PUT ON RETIRED LIST
Wickersham Solves Puzzling Ques-
ton and Officer Retires from
Service Automatically.

Brig. Gen. Edward J. McClernand was
placed on the retired list OF the United
States Army yesterday, having reached
the age OF sixty-four years.
The retirement or Gen. McClernand
raised a perplexing question at the War
Department. which was not answered
until Attorney General Wickersham had
rendered an opinion on it. The nomins-
tion of Gen. McClernand to be a brigadier
general has never been confirmed by
the Senate. and as the Senate adjourned
over the period during which Gen. Mo
Clernand was due to retire, il became,
impossible for the nomination to be
confirmed while the officer was on the
active list. Attorney General Wicker
sham ruled. however. that the Office
had been appointed briGadier general
by the President in a manner fully N
accordance with the provisions OF the
Constitution and that failure nf thN
Senate 10 act before the date OF Gen.
McCiernand's retirement did not affect
the case at all. Consequently. Gen. Nc
Clernand will retain the title and pay
~ a brigadier general on the retired
list.
Gen. McClernand is a medal OF honor
officer. , He has been in Europe for sew
eraI weeks as chairman OF a hoard oc
officers making a study OF cavalry or
ganizatiOns and methods in foreign
armies
The Washington herald., 1912-12-29
Chapter in History.

II is simply a chapter in our history
that should be known to every Amer.
ican-a chapter OF the parting Of the
ways OF the old and OF the new m
American traditions. superimposed upon
the nation by predatory plutocracy and
the hierarchy that threaten our free in
stitutIons.
II any one would know why the United
States paid Spain SeO.0OOOOO for the Phil
ippines. he will learn therein authen-
ucally. and be surprised to know that
President Mckinley opposed IL. and was
forced to comply by q power little
dreamed OF then as the invisible hand.
and only a speck on the bright horizon
Of American freedom. now grown into
a dark, menacing cloud. 1t draws us
closer to the martyred Mckinley for his
opposition to the danger OF the prin-
ciple involved in the insidious graft upon
the nation in the settlement of so 0Oo, ,OOO
as a means to a heinous end. At the
same time, it makes us feel that the
President was supine in not acquaintirg
the people with the whole question and
true situation for their action and re-
pudiation.
Known to the electorate then, the Fill
ipino people would be free to-day, and
Manila, and another, perhaps, our base
OF operations in that far away land.
And The American Occupation of the
Philippines" gives important informa-
ton upon the settlement OF the ENriar
land question that will surprise not a
few.
But, above all. il tells impartially and
truly, from original sources, the subter-
fuge of America in dealing with Agui-
naldo and the Filipino people in the be-
ginning, and their wrongs suffered from
our unfair means, with the Just con-
clusion that We should right our wrongs
and set them free in 1921.
1t Is a revelation OF fact stranger
than fiction, and gives a knowledge of
history in no way attainable except
through years of examination and study
of original sources. stored away in vo-
luminous records. and considered in the
light and full understanding of compare.
tive politics.
ANDREW JORDAN GREEN.
%
The Washington herald., 1912-12-29

Permitted to murder over one-third Of the
infants who are born In them. How to
double and treble the volume OF pro-
ductions and TO secure the just dtstribu-
ton OF the products OF labor. so as 70
Danish want and the haunting fear OF
want-this Is the great social problem Of
the twentieth century
Labor unionism, with its struggle for
higher wages and better working condi-
tions, cooperation. with it's plan for
lowering prices. the single tax, with its
method of relief from land monopoly and
land speculation. and Socialism, with its
programme for the social ownership and
control of industry-these are some Of
the voices which are crying In the Wild
erness, prepare We the way for higher
civilization and a better social order. IL
Is human to err No one OF these move
ments. nor all OF them combined, may
embody the complete wisdom and Justice
which are necessary for the right solu-
ton OF the social problem. but IL we wish
to be abreast with the times, we Will
study them all. prove all things; hold
fast to that which is good"
OF course these agitators are terrible
people They make us think Of such un-
pleasant facts, when We want to forget
them and to have good time, but SO
long as there are involuntary poverty and
Unnecessary misery in the world, let us
say-blessed be the agitators and the
builders Of 1.-THE fraternal state.
We have been told from time imme-
mortal that love Is "the greatest thing
in the world" But the spirit OF love and
brotherhood must transform our CONNER
cial. Industrial. and political institutions
and make them just and brotherly before
their work is complete. In other words
Individual ethics must be rounded out
and supplemented by social ethics.
|, - WILLIAM d. MACKENZIE.
81 T Street Northwest.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-29
What the World Needs Most.

To the Editor-In this Joyous Christmas
season, when the air seems vibrant with
the spirit OF good will and helpfulness.
and when the rule OF gold seems to
yield a brief precedence to the Golden
Rule, do we ever stop to ask ourselves
the question: What does the world need
most? Christmas gifts, immediate relief
for the suffering poor, words OF kindness
and good cheer-each Of these has its
proper place and function. but there Is
an increasing number of thoughtful men
and women. who are convinced that the
worlds deepest need is social justice and
equality OF opportunity.
In this favored land of ours, with its
immense natural resources, with its high
lys developed machinery and means Of
transportation, and with its armies Of
skilled and energetic workers. there must
be some social maladjustment, some lurk-
ing social wrong. when millions live in
involuntary poverty. when frail women
and little children wear away their lives
in toll while men seek in vain for work,
and when the alleys Of Washington are
The Washington herald., 1912-12-29

is the absolute right of an mankind
namely, personal security, liberty. anc
property, then the high-handed, I'm
questioned manner in which in Anglo
American law the liberty of innocen
persons sometimes is taken, is all th'
more startling in view of the histor,
of individual rights since the "Magn'
Charta."
Mr.. Borchard's bill certainly merit;
deep study and consideration. Most oi
the European countries after years oI
effort on the part of reformers, have
at last, by statute. recognized the liza
bility of the state for injustice thu:
inflicted. Why not do the same in this
'1and of the Nee"