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La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

A change has been made at the
Brooklyn navy yard in the plans for
preparing the cruiser Chicago for sea.
Several mounts for the five-inch guns
had been hoisted aboard during the
week, but have now been put back on
the dock. 1t is said the mounts are
being held for possible use on the
auxiliary cruisers. The Dolphin is
slated to go into commission Thurs
day. Commander Lyons is now engaged
In selecting the rapid fire guns TO-. his
vessel.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
A,.re,a ON Fond. and Pensions.

From tho Chicago Evening Post:
Charged by Arthur j. Eddy with in-
consistency or sudden change OF posi-
ton on the question OF paying gov.
ernment obligations In gold. Mr.. Alt
geld in characteristic epistle at
tempts to confess and avoid the impu-
tation. True. he says. 1t Is that in
the eighties he pleaded for a liberal
and Just policy toward the soldiers.
and distinctly ayowed his sympathy
with the demand of the people that
the bonds of the government should be
paid in gold. but when he used the aw-
full term gold he was unpardonabiy
careless. When. he tells us, the con-
ditions OF the term are examined 1t Is
seen at once that the term coin
should have been used. because no dec
laration to pay the bonds in gold had
even been suggested.
II seems to us that the real explana-
ton is different one. When Mr..
Altgeld wrote his pension article he
had not been converted to free silver.
He used the word gold instead OF the
word coin simply and naturally because
he did not dream that the duty OF the
government to maintain parity be-
tween its gold and silver currency
could be questioned. The country had
the gold standard In the eighties as It
has the gold standard today. In the
absence OF free coinage OF the depre-
ciated metal, in the absence OF any
law for the purchase and coinage OF
a bafpjto ryy,pn nf silver. ravardlPaS
OF the ability of the government to pre-
vent depreciation. it is wholly imma-
terial whether gold or silver is paid
In the discharge of debt. for the
maintenance of the gold standard
makes the metallic greenback-the sill
Yer dollar--as good as gold.
Today Mr. Altgeld is n convert to
the single silver standard, and the
term gold Nils him with hatred and
rage. When he says coin he means
silver, knowing very well that under
free coinage of his beloved metal there
would be no gold in circulation. He
tries to read new meaning into per-
fectly natural phrase used in the days
of honest ignorance regarding the
financial question. before he acquired
that half-l-nowledge which Is so dan
serous and confusing. On the strength
OF the new meaning he asks the gro
tesque question why. If United States
bonds are to be paid in gold, the SOL
diers who received deprecated paper
should not now be paid the difference
between the money they received and
the money it is now proposed to pay
to holders OF bonds. Even Mr.. Alt
geld cannot be serious in asking this
question. Does not the pensioner to-
day get money as good as that paid to
the boudholder? Is not every form
of our currency, resting on gold. as
good as gold? The government kas
always paid the best money it had. and
1t is an absurd suggestion to make that
because during the troubled war days
Its paper was deprecated 1t should
either continue to pay in deprecated
money. reducing the country to silver
basis, il necessary. or else make good
the difference to men long dead.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
Cos. of solomon's Temple.

Few people, even in these days of
palmy extravaganza and millionaire.
display. have an adequate impression
Of the enormous cost OF the great
temple. The San Francisco Chronicle
says that noted statistician and in
vestigator, who has time for such work,
has been figuring on the cost of the
temple and gives the following as the
result of his Investigation: According
to Villalpandus, the talents" of gold.
silver and brass were equal to the
enormous sum OF c6.S79, ,S22 .00O. The
worth OF the jewels Is placed at n
figure equally as high. The vessels of
gold, according to Josephus, were
valued at 10000 talents, which. re-
duced to English money. was equal to
G575 .29G, ,203. The vessels OF silver. ac-
cording 60 the same authority. were
still more valuable. being set down as
worth G646. $4,000. Priests vest
ments and the robes OF singers, e2.O10.-
coo, and the trumpets. 2200,000. To
this add the expense of the building
material. labor. etc. and some won
derful figures result. Ten thousand
men hewing cedars. 10000 bearers of
burdens. sc, 900 hewers OF stone and the
overseers. all of whom were employed
fer seven years. and upon whom. be-
sides their wages, Solomon bestowed
I6.733,970. II their daily food was
worth 80 cents each. the sum total for
all was s63.s17. .0ss during the time of
building. The materials in the rough,
are estimated as having been worth
c2,5l5.3c. ,00c. This gives total. just
for this much OF the expense, which
by no means expresses the whole cost.
Of c 10. .719. .7eo. .es1. or about $52. III. .034.-
ss..;6.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

Sortars, as also are Fort Schuyler, Will
IT'S Point, and Fort Slocum. guarding
he approaches to the eastern entrance
the harbor. Submarine mines are to
relied upon in a great measure to
eep hostile ships out OF New York
erbor, or at least greatly retard their
ldvance, and give the artillery men a
1hance to effectively serve their guns.
this connection, 1t is we'll to show
he weakness OF the Long Island south
I'm coast, which is In the main un-
rotected, and would serve as an ex-
ellent landing place for foreign en-
my, who might gain decisive advan-
kges II steps were not taken to oppose
Inn. In view of the extent Of this
ong Island coast line. large num-
er of men would be required for this
ktrol duty, and 1t is here that the Ma
|onal Guard OF New York might be
kiIixed. These. numbering about 49,
%, might be mobilixed In two days
and around New York City. and
bon be in readiness for active work.
Use for Infantry.
Infantry would be Of great use in
kse of hostilities by serving in and
bout sea-coast defenses. doing sentinel
Id police duty and allowing the train
artillerymen to give their entire at
ntion to serving the high power guns.
this manner the maximum efficiency
build be obtained from the artillery.
offensive operations in Cuba the
kantry would be the active force. and
-
present force available Is made
hte. and must be expanded before
epaigning begins. This shows the
ent need Of the immediate passage
Congress Of the regular infantry re-
Imitation bill and the national NIL
bill. Immediately after q declar-
b of hostilIties all available troops
aid be ordered by the President to
centrate on the Atlantic coast. and
baby . portion would be transport
70 Cuba to aid the insurgents. who
Id rsdoublc their activity.
that n II may, we must attend to
defenss. hTst. and then ve may BE-
aggressive. Well fortified and
defended coast defenses. with the
peration Of the infantry. can sure
sep out hostile shipa and prevent
Ing By the enemy. Large battle
, and cruisers can not and do not
BY forts well armed and served.
M pay close attention to this fact.
Net Essy fer spala - CsaL
pain would have dimculty In eoaling
lhe were Il war with the United
es- Puerto Rico would soon be un-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
sub.ldle. Not Nece..nr..

It will not be necessary to subsidize
vessels to build up our merchant ma
rine. A discriminating duty. go grad
uated as to time that 1t will give op-
portunity to build American ships to
carry our products, will effect the de-
sired change without cost to the peo-
pie. And when is taken into consid-
Grafton the beneficial results that must
come to American industries and
workingmen from our building this
commercial marine, more than ever Is
borne upon US the necessity and policy
Of prompt and sufficient action by
congress which will set the shipyards
and machine shops in operation to car
ry out the grand plan OF American
ships for American products.-Tacoma
Ledger.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
EXPENSES CLIMBING UP.
Vas. increase In Pay Rolls.

Some idea of the activity in naval
circles is given by the statement that
the pay roll of the construction depart
ment, only one Of several departments.
in the Mare Island navy yard for March
was $4,000. This great expenditure
per month. 1t is said. was not equaled
during the late war. 1t Is said to be
the purpose of the President and his
advisers to keep separate and dis
tinct account Of all funds expended
from the $4,000. 900 emergency appro-
priation made by congress for the na-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
Gun Cotton Didn,, Explode.

Among the latest discoveries in the
Maine is startling one made by Gun
ner Morgan. He found a lot OF gun
cotton in the crystal tubes in which 1t
was kept. The tubes were intact, and
the gun cotton absolutely dry. 1t was
the highest explosive on board the bat
tlespip, and 1t is intact.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

coast states would support It. Every
prospect Of the situation is therefore
favorable for the enactment OF a COM
prehensive measure OF the kind. and
there will be widespread popular
disappointment II the session closes
without one.
In the aggregate the amount or
tribute paid by the United States to
foreign countries for ocean shipping Is
enormous. According to the estimates
OF experts on the subject We are at
present paying at the rate of $500. .00o.-
600 year for such transportation.
AS our exports increase the freight
will increase. and large proportion
of the profits OF our expanding Indus
tries will thus be carried to foreign
lands despite the protection given TO
them by the tariff.
The issue is one on which the boards
Of trade and chambers OF commerce
throughout the country should act.
Petitions should be sent to congress
urging the enactment of such legisla-
ton at this session. American ships.
manned by American sailors and NY
ing the American flag. should carry
American goods to the nations OF the
world. 1t is folly to pay to foreigners
an enormous tribute when by develop
Ing our shipping industries We can
save the money for the enrichment of
our own people and the increase OF the
commercial prestige OF our nation
San Francisco Call.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

Among the measures the people have
r. right to expect Of this session of
congress is an act to promote the ship
ping interests Of the country. and to
give to American industry ON the
ocean the same protection that il given
on land.
There IL apparently NO great dinicul-
~ in the way Of providing the desired
legislation. The Republican party Is
not divided ON that issue ~ II Il on
the money question. A majority In
the senate favors It a. we'll ~ . major
ity in the house. II Il even probable
that several Democrats from the sea-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

ing guns. and for other work in con-
ection with that department. The war
department has answered all inquiries
in reference to new coast defenses with
the statement that no additional pro-
jects will be considered. The funds
which the President will authorize the
department to use are to be applied for
the completion OF works already under
way.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

President Mckinley has the author
ity to put UP the bars so high tfrst Ger
be kept cut of this country entirely.
He is quite likely to use that power III
Germany persists In it's policy of re-
prisal.-Syracuse Post.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

tional defense. In accordance with
this intention a separate form of reQui-
sition has been prepared and all
amounts allotted from the fund are
made upon the direct order signed by
the President himself. THE Presi-
dent wants to report to congress Just
how every cent Of this money is spent" :"
said . member Of the cabinet today.
land for this reason is adopting the
course above outlined" The amount
paid for the Mayfower was about $780,
600.
RecrujtinE for Navy.
Recruiting Is going on apace at all
stations for the army and navy. The
Michigan at Erie. Pa, has enlisted s.
men so Tar, and good reports come from
ali quarters. The Columbia and the
Minneapolis are still 210 men short Of
their proper force. This is accounted
for BY the fact that firemen. machin-
lists and coal passers are wanted. An
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

To our Democratic free trade friends
we say: Peace! Be still! Possess
your souls in patience! and whether
you desire It or not, the policies Of the
Republican party will rectify matters.
and bring order out Of the chaos In
which four years Of Democratic mis-
rule left the country.-St. Louis Star
Sayings.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

There is possible level above which
wages cannot be forced. and it is the
province of protective tariff to pre-
vent this level from being a low one.
American Craftsman.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
M..y ,aillis.slrss /. B.rii,,

It is an easy thing to be = Million
aire in Berlin. A yearly income Of
5000, representing the interest on
/, ,o00. 900 marks. q the qualification for
that title, which II enjoyed BY 7.0s3
BerIiners. The richest Of the million-
aires has . capital Of about 81. .ooe. 90.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

5000 iandsmcn could be secured IN
day II they were desired.
The New ProIecsils Throwers.
The ordnance bureau OF the war de-
partment has just awarded con-
tracts for a large number OF
steel armor piercing and deck
piercing projectiles for the coast
fertilization guns. There were several
bidders, but instead of giving the con-
tract to one concern. the bureau divid-
ed the contract SO that supplies will be
coming from several quarters at the
same time. Tho award Is as follows:
Carpenter steel company-150 eight
inch armor-piercing shot. 800 ten-inch
armor-piercing shot. $50 ten-inch ar
NOR piercing shell,250 twelve-inch deck
piercing shell Of 500 pounds each. 23s
twelve-inch deck-piercing shell OF 1.O0o
pounds each. Sterling steel company
loo cight-inch armor-piercing shell.
$50 ten-inch armor-piercing shot, $50
ten-inch Grmor-piercing shell. $50
twelve-inch deck-piercins shell OF 800
pounds each, 2o5 twe!ve-inch deck
piercing shell Of 1000 pounds each.
Midvale steel company-6S0 twelve
inch deck-p piercing shell OF 500 pounds
each. 3A twelve-inch deck-piercinC
shell OF LOCO pounds each.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
AMful Robbery.

Sheep that sold for 90 cents head,
under the Wilson bill now sell for 81
per head. THE robber tariff!"-
Springfield tAio.) Republican.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

Doctor Ito boy)-Is your stomach In
good order?
Boys Papa-Thst boys stomach IL
always In apple pie order.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
TWO VOICES.
A SOUTHERN VOLUNTEER

A SOUTHERN VOLUNTEER
Yes, sir. I fought with Stonewall,
And faced the fight with Lee:
But II this here Union goes TO war.
Make one more gun for me!
didn't shrink from Sherman
AS he galloped to the sea;
But IL this hero Union goes to war,
Make one more gun for me!
| was with 'er1 at Manassas
The bully Boys in Gray:
I heard the thunderers roarin'
Round Stonewall Jackson's way.
And many time this sword of mine
Has blazed the route for Lee;
But II this old Nation goes to wa-.
Make one more sword for me.
I'm not SO full O. fightin'. la
Nor half so full o. fun.
As / was back in the sixties
When l shouldered my old gun:
It may be that my hair is white
Sich things. you know. must be.
But II this old Unions in for war,
Make one more gun for me!
I hint forgot my raisin'- ~
Nor how. in sixty-two.
Or thereabouts. with battle shouts
charged the Boys In Blue;
And say: fought with Stonewall.
And blazed the way for Lee;
But II this old Unions in for war.
Make one more gun for me!
Atlanta Constitution.
HIS NORTHERN BROTHER.
Just make 1t two, old fellow,
want to stand once more
Beneath the old flag with you,
AS in the DAYS of yore
Our fathers stood together
And fought On land and sea
The battles fierce that made US
A nation Of the free.
/ whipped you down at vicksburE,
You licked me at Bull Run:
On many a field we struggled,
When neither victory won.
You wore the gray of Southland,
wore the Northern blue;
Like men we did our duty
When screaming bullets few.
Four years we fought like devils,
But when the war was done
Your hand met mine in friendly c!a.
Our two hearts beat as one.
And now when danger threatens.
No North. no South, we know,
Once more we stand together
To fight the common foe.
My head. like yours, is frosty
Old age is creeping on:
Life's sun is lower sinking,
My day will soon be gone.
But II our country's honor
Needs once again her son,
I'm ready. too. old fellow
So get another gun.
Minneapolis Journal.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

Spain has been obtaining most Of her
coal from the United States. An In
stance In point Is the vixcaya, which
received a supply OF coal in New York
after its trip from Spain. The only
formidable sea coast fortidcations
Spain possesses in Cuba are in Havana.
These are the defensive works at Playa
del Chiso, which mount two twelve
inch rifles: the Santa Clara battery.
mounting four eight-inch ard three
ten-inch modern guns.
Militia Under President.
In replying to criticism that the
President can not send the militia out
of the United States. as they are
strictly a home guard. the Army and
Navy Journal will say: I'VE have made
no mistake. The control Of the Pres
ident over the militia is absolute and
unlimited in time OF necessity. and as
he is the sole judge of that necessity
there is practically no limit upon his
discretion. In speaking of the militia.
however. we refer to the national mill
tia and not to the national guard. Most
OF the members of the national guard
are militiamen, and as such are subject
individually to the orders OF the Pres
ident. issued in accordance with law,
but the organizations of the guard are
not recognized by the government as
organizations.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26

oficer at the department said that
5000 iandsmcn could be secured In Q
day II they were desired.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
I'm not SO full O. fightin' A.

I'm not so fuII O fght!n', 1AY
Nor half so full o. fun.
As ! was back in the sixties
When l shouldered my old gun:
It may be that my hair is white
Sich things. you know. must be.
But II this old Unions in for war,
Make one more gun for me!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-23
THE SURPLUS OFFICERS.
The War Department Considering the
Question OF Mastering Out "A Con-
siderable Number of Them.

Washington, Sept. l6.-The war de
nartmcnt viii soon take up the ques-
tion OF mastering out a considerable
number of general officers OF the vol
unteer army. including maior-gcn-
erals and brigadicrs. now that the vol
untecr forces have been reduced 81
largely.
The first attention of the depart
ment will be to reorganiz" the several
corps and divisions on the basis of the
reduced number of regiments, and
when this i done general officers will
be named rs corps commander. divi-
sion commander. etc.
The reorganization can be effected
with about half Of the general officers
now in service. SO that when the new
assignments are made those officers
remaining unassigned will be mus
tered out. II is believed. however. that
with the war closed. "A considerable
number Of the higher volunteer ofli
GERS will signify their wish to leave
The service. and will resign. so that the
number which il will be necessary "a
muster on. will be comparatively
small.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-23
GEN. MILES ATTACKED.
The Commander OF the Army suffering
from "a Mild Attack OF Ma
lariai Fever.

Washington. Sept. 16.-Gen. Miles is
confined TO his bed with a touch of
fever resulting IN part from the work
and exposure of his recent campaigns.
The general has Deen ailing for some
da,s. and although he came TO army
headquarters for two hours. Wednes-
day. there was already some evidence
Of fever The sever symptoms have
become rather more marked. and the
physician who was called in insisted
gpon the generals remaining in bed.
The attack causes 10 apprehension to
the general or his friends. IL is said
10 he OF "A malarial character. like
much of the fever developed after ex-
posture in southern attitudes. Gen.
Miles family ana friends have been
urging him to leave Washington. and
take n complete rest at some watering
resort. He has resisted this. not being
willing 10 admit that the campaign
had made inroadF on his health.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-23
DISCUSSED THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Extraordinary Care Taken To See that No
Hint OF Their Conclusions Was
Given 10 the Public.

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE cabinet
nj its second session yesterday con-
tinued the discussion Of the instruc-
lions 70 be given 10 the American
members Of the peace commission Al
though the document i practically
agreed upon as a whole. the matter
viii he left open until the meeting
Lcre OF the members of the commits
sion. Thursday. when a final revision
will be made.
II i the presidents wish, as ex-
pressed TO the cabinet members. that
nothing concerning the instructions
be made public. indeed. so thoroughly
did this understanding obtain among
the members of the cabinet. that Sec
rotary Day authorized the statement
that 50 far from making public any
thing Of the nature OF the instructions
TO be given the peace commissioners,
the president and the cabinet had de-
'ided positively to do all in their pow
cr TO prevent any publicity in the mat
ter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-23

TIE Failure OF the Evacuation Commis-
sion to Act the Cause OF Much sicknsssJ
Among our soldiers In Porto Rico.

Washington. sept. 1.-THE delay Of
the military commissioner in Porto
Rico 81 arranging for the evacuationot
the island. is deprecated by the medi-
cal officer here because Of the danger
To which J. exposes the United States
troops on the island. After a lapse Of
4 month from the appointment Of the
commission nothing has been accom-
piished beyond the exchange Of "A few
formal e-uriesies. IL has been repre-
scented 10 the president by Gen. Miles
inst the cause OF the sickness Of the
American troops vas to he iound in
tbs delay. II appears that under the
truce now existing. according to mill
,ary law neither side is authorized TO
either advance or withdraw troops.
Consequently the American troops are
obliged to maintain the positions they
occupied when the news Of the signing
Of the protocol reached them. These
positions. while well adapted for fight
inr. were unhealthy and Were not fit
for permanent camps. The troops
were living around in the grass and out
in low country. when they might he
brought into the towns and comforta'
bly, housed and cared for IL the evacu
alton commissioners forced the Span
Yards 10 an issue a. they should do
The conditions in this respect are mo-
so bad in Cuba where the only AmeTi
can troops are as well settled in tn
n~cighborhool Of Santiago n IN thu
town itself as they could bc.