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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-11-19
GENERAL CORBIN's REPORT.
He Makes Many Suggestions-Hec-
ommcnds an Increase.


eral Corbin has issued his annual report
to the SECRETARY OF war. 1t contains
much of statistical nature about the
armies OF the United States, including
the regular and volunteer branches. Gen
eral Corbin says:
"Since the signing of the protocol the
officers and men OF the volunteer reqi-
ments have remained at their posts Of
duty, in most cases at great personal sac
rifice. That they have done this cheer
fully and without complaint, makes it all
the more desirable that a speedy increase
of the regular army be provided for, in
order that the volunteers may be released
from further service and be allowed to
return to their peaceful vocations.'
General Corbn has the following to say
concerning the increase of the regular
army;
"1'he organization of the cavalry, artil-
lery and infantry regiments has stood the
test of trial in battle and received the
approval of those in command; so that
the increase of the line of the army de-
manded by our new possessions should
be by addition of the necessary number
of regiments organized as are those now
in service.
short of Officers.
"'The number of officers should be in
creased by one first lieutenant to each
troop, battery and company. This would
enable the department to meet the de-
mands to various details required by law
J 4
proper discipline and instruction, and IN
war allow the appointment Of sufficient
generals and general staff officers, with
out destroying the efficiency Of the army
"At the beginning of the present wal
some 400 officers were appointed to the
staff and volunteer regiments.
Many regiments were sent to battle
with scarcely more than one officer to the
company. 1t is difficult now, with the
sick and wounded officers for the depart
ment TO get one officer to the company
and then frequently there have been tive
companies with but one officer. The in
crease proposed would in no way give d
greater number OF officers than required
Increase of Pay.
/ "Oihcers serving IN the West indies ahC
Philippines will as rule be separated
from their families and their living aX
penses greatly increased. 1t is recon
mended that all officers below the mnl
of ma ior, while 50 serving, shall have thu
pay and allowance of the higher grade.
General Corbin recommends that thu
men of the national guard who entered
the regular army be readmitted to thei
state organizations. His advice is tina
the members OF the national guard at tn
yearly state encampment be made de
pendent for their subsistence on the arm.
ration to be furnished by the state au
thorites, or ration returns. and cooke'
by the troops in precisely the same man
ner as in actual service in the field. Ihi
, would give them the same self-relianc
which characterizes the regular soldie
4 on active duty.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-11-19

Vailleita, Malta, Nov. l6.-The imper-
ial yacht Hohenzollern with the emperor
and empress of Germany on board arrived
here yesterday.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-11-19

The first theater in the United States
was built in Williamsburg, Va, in the
year 1852.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-11-19

London, Nov. l5.-The London pa
pers comment editorially upon the peace
conference crisis and the American naval
preparations, reiterating their convic-
ton OF the hopelessness OF Spanish OPP
position, and recognizing that the United
States have practically no alternative,
especially after the elections, but com
plete anneation. and that if Spain con-
tinue obstinate the United States must
send fleet to Europe, an action which
no power but Great Britain would well
come though none would be likely to in
terfere in SPANS behalf
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-11-19

Blind men outnumber blind women by
two to one.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-11-19
A NOTE TO THE POWERS.
Relief at Madrid Tint Peace Nego-
tintfons VIII Continue.

Paris, Nov. IA dispatch to the
Temps from Madrid says:
The officials here do not believe peace
negotiations will be broken off, Ii the
United States persist in their present
claim, Spain will accept the conditions
after formally announcing at a session
of the commission and in IA circular 20
tie powers, that she yields to force and
owing to the impossibility of renewing
the war without mobtainable assistance
in defanse of hpr riohts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
DINNER ron THE GEORGIANs.
Ladies' Progress With Their Plans
for the Entertainment.


for the Entertainment.
A large and enthusiastic gathering of la
dies was the result of the call for a meet
ing of those interested in the Third Geor-
gia Regiment and the plan to give it a
dinner next Saturday. The meeting was
held at noon yesterday at the Guards
Armory There was an attendance of
about fifty ladies' who will provide the
dinner.
The plans were discussed and reports
were received from those who have been
at work to secure contributions. 1t was
seen from these reports that the success
of the dinner is practically assured. There
is to be more soliciting. as there have not
yet been enough supplies received. Ii is
hoped. however, that contributions will be
sent in voluntarily and that the ladies
can in this way receive all that are still
necessary.
The hour for the dinner has been fixed
for l O'clock II is desired to have con-
tributions sent in to the Guards Hal Fri
day afternoon, so that everything may be
in readiness for transportation to the
camp of the regiment the day following.
The ladies will go out then. and will take
along their corps of assistants. Each lady
in charge of a company win have baud
of eight or ten young ladies to assist IN
serving the men, and no question can exist
of the occasions success. 1t is known
there will be ample assistance, and it is
thought there win be no trouble on the
score of insufficient food.
There will be another meeting of the
committee Tuesday at noon. AT this meet
ing the final reports of all the ladies who
have been interesting themselves in the
work will be r'eived and it can then be
ascertaned just what progress is being
made. No fear Is entertained that the
people OF Savannah may not contribute
freely enough to guarantee the success
of the undertaking. The ladies' feel that
the hospitality Of the city should be ex-
tended the Third Georgia to better ad-
vantage than on Thanksgiving day ond
they will spare themselves no pains to see
that a good dinner is served.
AS thus far determined. the ladies who
will be in charge of the company tables
will be Mesdames w. c. Harlridge Ed
ward Karow. Cecil Gabbett ]. A. p. Chris
field. ]. A. Elton. p w. Meldnm, A. G.
Bouion, Anderson Carmichael, W. r.
Leakcn, Prayer and Miss Orme.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
THREE DEGREES IN A NIGHT.
A FOrty-Ninth Officer TO BE Made a
Mason by Zerrubabel Lodge.

A FOrty-Ninth Officer TO BE Made a
Mason by zerrubnbel Lodge.
Three degrees in Masonry viii be con-
ferred by Zerrubabel Lodge No Is. F..
and A. M, tomorrow night The work
will be done by Zerrubabel. but it is de-
sired to have the conference of the three
degrees in one night to be made a sort of
general Masonic event. The lodge will be
called in The e. A. degree at z o'clock
An officer of the Forty-ninth Iowa Regi-
ment is TO receive the degrees This is a [
the request of the Dubuque lodges. A spe-
cial dispeusation has been granted by the
Grand Lodge of Georgia to Worshipful
Master d. b. Falk of Zerrubabel for con
fering of the degrees
II Is expected that the Forty-nlnth will
leave for Cuba in a short while. and the
prospective recipient of the degrees is very
anxious 10 become a Mason before his de
parture. In the corps there is a large num-
Der Of Masons, and they are invited as
are all visiting brethren. 10 attend the
meeting. At midnight supper viii be
served.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

Have you ever thought Of the difference
you find in steaks?
What makes It?
Why do some restaurants and some hos
tells set before you tough, dry pieces that
make you feel no better after eating than
you felt before.
1t may be in the steak.
Or it is in the cooking.
Or in both.
You never find this fault at Hicks Res
taurant.
If money can buy juicy steaks, Hicks
has them.
Hicks chef is one of the best in the
South He knows exactly how to prepare
a steak. And from Hicks success in this
line his famous restaurant has pushed its
head out from among other strong con-
Germs and now towers above them and
compels them to acknowledge his superb
GRITTY. If you have not tried food pre-
pared at Hicks it will be a revelation
for you to take a turn around there to-
day.
He treats you little better than any,
body else will.
His coffee is famous.
Game.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
WANT 1T TAXED AS OPENED.
COlIinsVilIe Property Owners Desire
Modification of Tax Bill.

Messrs. J. S. Collins, Charles F. Prem
dergast, ]. s. schley and W. B. Stubs,
who went to Atlanta to appear before the
Senate committee on corporations to pro-
test against the passage of The bill allow
ing the city to tax Colinsville, returned
yesterday. AS a result of their trip Col
hnsville property owners will confer with
Council with view TO agreeing upon a
modification of the bin.
II is stated that the property owners de-
sire TO have the bill passed on condition
the city only tax the property that abuts
on such streets as may be entirely opened.
They do not want the city to tax prop
erty on streets which are to be opened in
the future. By such a clause in the bill,
IL is believed the city will work earnestly
to open streets, ian order to subject the
property on them to taxation.
There will be a meeting of the property
owners at Gignilliat Stubs office to-
morrow night, when it is understood a
definite plan of action will be agreed upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
The "Grentv Annual QuestIon.

Heads OF families are graphing with an
annual problem now. Young mems minds
are fraught with momentous anxiety.
young ladies are puzzling their brains, and
"all hands and the cook" are in the tbroes
Of the same old CONFUSION that seizes each
one every year, regardless of age or sex
Christmas presents"
Small and carefully folded note inscribed
in childish chirography are found under
papas plate on the table, coming from.
whence no one knows, but none the less
earnest and clear-all with one and the
same mission, viz the Invocation of Santa
Claus consideration, and prospective Civ
ers continue to groan and worry and won
der where the deuce the money is coming
from, and even with the money, what to
get"
Don't lose sleep and flesh and peace Of
mind. Go to Sternberg & Co S and see how
easy It's done. Watches, chains, charms
rings, jewelry, fancy umbrellas. Sterling
silverware and silver articles. diamonds
onyx tables and tables and lamps com
bined. Fine cut glassware and hundreds
of other useful and ornamental articles
suitable for Christmas, wedding or other
presents, and don't wait for rush, time
Go now, and select what you want. make
small deposit, and Sternberg & Co win
hold the goods for you tin you want them
Prices are very low, and il you have any
old gold articles you can dispose of them
in part payment for the new. When IN
doubt go 10 Sternbergs. and see how
pleasantly they will help you out.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
NEW OAKS ron BONAvENTURE.
Missing Trees Along the Historic
Avenues Being Replaced.

Missing Trees Along the Historic
Avenues Being Replaced.
The live oak avenues of Bonaventure are
famous the world over, but age and the
storms of late years have destroyed
number of them, and 1t is now proposed to
plant young trees 20 take the place of
those that are missing, and also to plant
the southern sides of the two avenues
leading up from the entrance to the Gem
etery The work is in charge of Col J. H.
Estin and Mr. II. NJ Stoddard.
These avenues have only a single row
of live oaks. The Old monarchs of the
forest were planted in 1856, in honor of the
marriage of Miss Mulreyne, daughter If
James Mulryne, owner of Bonaventure,
then a colonial plantation, TO Josiah TAFT
nall, and form monogram of their ini-
tials, NJ and T. In the war of The revolu-
ton MIR. Mulryne, who was a loyalist, fed
to England. taking with him his grand
son, Josiah Tattnall, Jr., who returned to
America towards the end of the war and
joined the army of Gen. Greene, then en-
camped near Savannah. This son of the
couple, whose names are inseparable, CON
nected with the live oaks of Bonaventure
became Governor Of Georgia later on. and
was the father of Commodore Josiah TAFT
nall, who commanded the American fleet
that succored the English fleet in its fight
with the Chinese at the Pei Ho forts, be-
cause, as he said in justification of this
violation of international law, that blood
was thicker than water."
Commodore Tattnall, who afterwards
served the South, died some years after
the war OF secession, and his remains are
inferred in the family lot in Bonaventure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
THEY MAY OWN A BUILDING.
Kings Daughters Have Fund They
Hone viii Grow.

Hope viii Grow.
The annual meeting of the Kings
Daughters of the city was held yesterday
morning at the refreshment tent in Wright
square There was a large attendance,
and much interest was manifested in the
reports submitted and in other work.
The meeting was presided over by Mrs.
Pauline Roberts. A report was heard from
the secretary, Mrs. G. !. Taggart, that
showed something of the progress made
during the year by the union of the circles.
The report of the treasurer was also re-
ceived. This showed that there was 1928. 40
expended during the year for the support
of the day nursery, conducted by the la
dies. This represents the entire cost for
running the creche, as no debts have been
contracted.
When the ladies came to the election Of
officers to serve for another year, they re-
elected Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Taggart,
and Miss Viola Kennedy was elected treas
urer A resolution of thanks was adopted,
and will be sent to Mai Russell b. Harri-
son, provost marshal, and Capt Davis of
Company G., of the Fourth Illinois, for
their kindness and many courtesles shown
the Kings Daughters in the establishment
of their tent and in its conduct. The tent
was furnished by Capt. Davis, and he has
assured the ladies that he will endeavor
to arrange that they be allowed to re-
tain It,
Thus far the Kings Daughters have done
very well at their tent. If the soldiers
remain here they expect to do much bet
ter, as the men have begun to learn The
place and to know that they can get *
cellent meals there. Already the ladies
have earned enough to foster hopes of a
building for the creche. 1t was for its
benefit that the idea Of running the re-
freshments tent was carried out and
enough of profit has been the result to
induce the ladies to believe they can buy
or build a house for their day nursery
The money made at the tent viii be "a
nest-egg for the undertaking.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
GENEROUS TO A FAULT,
Eut Careless of and Cruel to His
Family.

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company al compound interest, to make
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contract as the maturity date. After the
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al
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
Handsome Steel Engraved CaIep-
dars for 1899.

The New England Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company of Boston, Mass, Organ
lied in 1885 the Oldest and most liberal
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Bear in mind that all policies issued by
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Cash surrender and .paid-up values are
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icy-holder shares in the annual dislr-
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General Agent for Georgia, 11S Bay street,
east.
Women insured at same rates as men.
Reliable agents can secure good contracts
-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
ARRANGING WITH HIS CREDITORS.
Mr. Newman Hopes 10 soon Have His
Business Affairs in Good shape.

WV ANBHNH ~ 1UOAA nav AAAo
Business Affairs in Good shape.
Mr.. Emile Newman was at his office,
with Garrard & Meldrim. yesterday, for
the first time since his return from the
North. He shows the effects of recent i'll
ness.
This is the first time I have been able
to get down town." said Mr.. Newman.
land am merely endeavoring 10 straight
en- out some papers and attend 20 a few
necessary matters. Next week 1 hope 70 get
regularly down TO business, sc my health
VIII permit me Too much work and wor-
~ had upset me, and L completely gave
way when North. / was pretty close to
nervous prostration, the doctor told me.
My affairs ara not in as good shape as I
would like and il is true that I owe some
money With some consideration on the
part of my creditors I expect to pay every
cent that 1 owe 1 have had voluntary Of
fers of assistance on the part of friends
to-day, which was very pleasant to me. In
fact, l am satisfied that had I called upon
my friends in the first place they would
readily have come to my assistance. If
could realize at once upon the securities
which l have underlying my Indebtedness,
l would have no trouble in arranging with
my creditors at once. This cannot be done.
however, without loss, but with little
time the securities can be disposed of TO
advantage.
Mr. Newman said that he had heard
nothing of the intention TO dissolve the
firm of Garrard. Meldrim & Newman.
Whatever liabilities had been contracted
by him he would be responsible for he
said, and he did not propose that the other
members of the firm should become liable
in any way for any indebtedness con-
tracted by him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
WILL NOT LEAVE TODAY.
Minnewaska May Get Away TO-mor-
row Morning.

MinnewasISa May Get Away TO-mOr-
row Morning.
The transport Minnewaska win hardly
leave port this morning with the Two
Hundred and Second New York for Cuba.
The latest information received from the
railroad officials last night was that the
first section of the train carrying the New
York regiment would arrive here at 5
O'Clock. There are five sections to the train
and these sections usually run about one
hour apart. The regiment win come In over
the Plant System and the trains will be de-
livered as usual in the Central Railroad
yards near the point of embarkation.
Work was continued on the MnnewasIza
all of yesterday and a part of last night
as it was intended TO clear her this morn
ing provided the regiment arrived on time.
1t was just as well perhaps that the regi-
ment did not come as there is considera BILE
work yet to be done IN preparing the
Minnewaska for sea. Besides large quanti-
ties of commissary and quartermasters
stores there was put aboard the Mime
waska yesterday 100000 feet of lumber to
be used by the regiment IN constructing its
new camp. The lumber is intended for tent
hoors kitchens. sinks and other necessary
adjuncts to a well equipped camp
A dispatch from Athens last night stated
that the Two Hundred and Second New
York left there yesterday afternoon Tor
Savannah The other two regiments at that
point are expected to leave for Savannah
shortly. The Minnewaska win take the
regiment TO Marianao in the province of
Plnar del Rio west of Havana
The transport Michigan has been moved
up to the storage wharf of the Central
railroad where she Is being cleaned up and
put in shape for her next voyage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
At the big store.

Tomorrow the big store Of J. H. H. En-
lehman win offer Ferris hams and strips
at low prices.
They have just arrived, and are the very
best quality.
II you have tried this product, you know
what ii is
If you haven't tried, then It will pay YOU
to do so.
You save money by trading here. no mat
ter where you live. Your grocer will not
treat you better than the big store win
Everything is fresh and arriving daily.
While hams and strips are a special or
der for next week, other fresh groceries
are proportonately cheap.
Az kinds of fruits.
Everything that makes choice fruIt
cakes. Phone ass FOR what you want :
ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
NEW PROVOST GUARD on DUTY.

3rd Battalion of the Fourth Illinois
Goes Back to Camp Tomorrow.
To-day or tomorrow Gen. Lee is ex-
pected to announce the successor of Mai.
Harrison as provost marshal here. Maj.
Harrison will go on to Cuba with the first
troops leaving Savannah to establish a
provost guard there. No details will be
made until the troops are on the island.
Tomorrow morning the Third Battalion
of the Fourth Illinois win be relieved from
provost duty and will join its regiment.
The commanding general of the First Di-
vision will detail four companies to re-
place this battalion. selecting no two com
panies from the same regiment The new
companies are to report to the provost
marshal for duty by 9 o'clock in the morn
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
ALWAYS ON THE ALERT.

No Rush Ever RattIes the Promt-
nent Caterer of Savannah.
Betwixt soldiers and sailors and the good
old citizens Of Savannah, Logan has ba5
to hustle lately to keep up with his trade
1t seems that everybody in the city hears
of Logans way of doing business and
everybody goes to him for poultry, game.
meats and other necessary articles to mako
up a good dinner No matter how eraat
the rush Logan is always prepared to
serve his customers and serve them prom
erly.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
COLD WAVE CLOSE BY.

Forecast for Much Colder weather
This Afternoon.
Cold and stormy weather is predicted for
to-day. The general prediction of the
weather bureau for all of this section is
that 1t will be much colder this afternoon.
Southeast gales are also predicted.
The following message from headouar-
ters at Washington was received at the
weather bureau last night: Hoist south
east storm signals az 10 p. m. The storm
in Alabama moving northeast; will cause
southeast gales"
The local prediction for to-day is rain.
clearing and much colder this afternoon. -
Unless ell signs fail there will be a
drop IN thermometers before night