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The times., 1898-01-24
NEEDS IN ARMY EQUIPMENT.
Col. Beaumont Names Modern Guns
of :he Heavier Kind.


wilkesbarre, Jan. 23-Col E. b.
Beaumont, United States army, retired
in an interview says that Congressman
Mcclellan told a good many truths
about the United States army in his
speech in the House. For years" said
the Colonel, the War Department has
been begging Congress for more COM
plete equipments. but to no avail.
Modern guns Of the heavier kind are
badly needed, but Congress persistently
refuses TO supply them,
"As to our cavalry" he continued.
what we want is Tifiemen. The days
of the cavalry charge are over. An
enemy armed with the modern long
range gun would cut a cavalry troop
to pieces before the latter reached
within several hundred yards of their
line. In the old days cavalry troop
could dash into an army of infantry and
with sabers hack right and left, but
today that would be utterly impossible.
The cavalry today is simply mounted
infantry and in splendid condition. II
is capable of being doubled, yes, quad
rupled without any addition of staff
officers.
"Our medical, commissary and quar-
termaster departments are the same
today as they were during the war.
and 1t was proved then that they were
equal to every emergency. They cloth
ed and fed vast armies, provided medf-
cal and surgical attendance and de-
monstrated their effective organization
on every occasion.
''Our staff is not too large, but, IL
anything, our army is too small. In
case of necessity our army could be
enlarged to meet the requirements, and
we could officer it with men thoroughly
drilled and trained. But we are def
cient in our manufacturing resources.
and it is to be hoped that Congress will
correct the existing condition of
~
The times., 1898-01-24
WORK FOR The DISTRICT
Measures Mapped Ont for the I'm
mediate Attention Of Congress.
The House VIII Consider Various
Important Bills of Local Con-
sequence.

Considerable time will be devoted today
by the House to legislative affairs affect
ing the District of Columbia. 1t is possible
that the District appropriation bill may be
taken up, but such action is doubtful. for
the House has now under consideration the
Indian Appropriation bill, and there is No
reason why the District bill should be placed
under consideration before the Indian bill
is acted upon. II is more than probable
that the District bill will not be reached
for long time.
Some of the measures that the House
VIII probably consider today are the bills
For the regulation of plumbing and gas
fitting and House bill 6542, For the
relief of Eldred g. DAVIS" This bill has
for its object the Return TO Mr.. Davis OF
$634.33, which he paid the District 20
make good the sum stolen from the office
of tax collector by Thomas V. Hawkins
Another measure to be considered is House
bill 2524, which provides For the prescr-
walton of game and for the prevention of
its sale during certain closed seasons"
Senate bin Al, relating 10 authorizations of
food and drugs, viii also come up for
action, and SO VIII House bin 5b26, Author
izing the secretary Of the Interior to con
Yey lot 10, square 1o41 TO John ii. Cause
and Others
The House ill probably act on the Dis
uict Committee IS report recommending
that Investigation be made into the
methods OF the Washington Gas Light
Company in supplying consumers with gas
and the quality OF gas supplied. House
bill 22S3 in relation TO taxes and tax
sales in the District win also probably be
considered. Some OF these measures are
OF much Importance TO the District, and
the House viii be urged To pass them.
During the week the Houuse VIII de-
vote its attention TO appropriation bills
To the exclusion of ever ything else, eN
cept on Frrlay, which is private bill da,,
when it is expected that the House VIII
take definite action on the claim for
S2SS 900 OF the Book Concern of the
Methodist Church South.
1t is expected that during the week
several election cases will be reported, and
it is possible that some of these cases may
be considered by the House.
Democratic members are watching vigi
Iantly for every loop hole which will en-
a bic them to enter plea for Cuba, and it
is probable that during the week q num-
Der of Cuba speeches viii b. injected into
the proceedings. The same is true of the
monetary question, nd W herever ind when
ever the Democrats find an opportunity
they will drive a silver nail. Republicans
on the other hand, viii do all possible
TO prevent such opportunities.
The times., 1898-01-24
The Curse Of Gold.

Democratic free silver leaders have re-
solved upon an experimental in political cam
paign work. With the influence of Sena-
tor Jones, Representatives McMilin, Slay-
den, Simpkins, and other politicians, a
company has been Incorporated under the
name of the American Drama Company.
The first play to be produced is the Curse
of Cold, which the silverites claim is
another Uncle Toms Cabin and from
it they are most sanguine of the greatest
results. Silver Senator's and Representa-
tiyes think it will be received with the
same manifest enthusiasm that Heurich's
Maerzen beer receives from the people.
MaerZen is sold where framed glass sign
with the words "Maerzen Beer in gold
letters is displayed, and also in bottl :.
by the Arlington Bottling Co., phone 63+.
The times., 1898-01-24
SAr.TED KLONDIKE MINES.
The Public Should Be Careful in
Buying properties"

The Public Should Be Careful in
Buying properties"
John ID. McGnlevray, writing from Daw-
son City under date of December 3, 1897,
says:
A large proportion OF the mines in the
Elondike ana Indian River divisions OF this
district viii soon be offered TO the public
in the states. Capitalists, promoters,
boomers. sharks and confidence men, load
Ell up With good things" are starting out
over the tran in hot haste TO be first in
at the killing
-Some-a -ery few-are reputable men,
who go out to seek capital to buy and
work good properties to the best advantage,
hut most OF them are men who rely upon
the generosity OF the public While the
klondike excitement is on.
During the last two or three months
solne OF these men have been bonding
all properties at any price asked. Others
have had IN IN out stalking claims on creeks
tllat so far as is known are worthless.
Stnl others have had claiTus staked on
the Klondikc River with a view to trade
upon that name, knowing that many will
not be aware that nothing but traces OF
fine gold have ever been found along
that stream,
This is an old game, as old as thimtle
rigging, anl has been played in every
mining district in the world. Hundreds
OF these claims SO located and which
Will be offered in the States could not
be sold here for the cost of recording, $15.
The times., 1898-01-24
sURRArr HOUSE ROBBED.
Burglars Secure $500 Worth of
Mr.. Barter's Silyerware.

Burela RS enteredthe old Surratt house, at
No. 604 II street northwest, on Saturday
night, and succeeded in escaping with
$500 worthof silyerwarc . and o,her articles.
The house is now occupied by Mr.. leland
Barter, real estate dealer. Mr.. Barter
and his family were upstairs during the
evening, but no one heard the thief while
he was in the house.
While preparing TO retire, shortly before
midnight, Mr.. Barter had occasion to go
downstairs and discovered the traces of
the burgia An entrance had been ef-
fected through a rear window. The
burglars took valise containing several
thousand business cards, which Mr.. Parter
had recently had engraved. They have not
been apprehended.
The times., 1898-01-24
TO MAKE 1T MORE EFFECTIVE.
A Bill to Remedy Defects in the In
terstate Commerce Law.

A Bill to Remedy Defects in the In.
terstate Commerce Law.
Some OF the defects in the interstate
commerce law are provided for in a bill
introduced in the Senate yesterday by Mr..
Cullom of Illinois. Among other things,
It gives the Interstate Commerce Com
mission authority to prohibit any rail
road company from charging more for a
long than for a short haul over the same
line. The bin also requires common car
riers TO file schedules OF their "a tes with
the commission, and requires the specifica-
tion OF such carriers as may be parties
TO any joint tariff, and also evidence
To the commission of the expediency Of
the same.
An important provision Of the bill confers
on the commission the right to determine
and fix rates where they are unreason-
able, and also to decide in cases OF dis
pufte on Joint reductions, the proportion
which each road is affected by such re-
duction.
The bill deals especially with the ad-
nlinistrative features OF the law, prescribes
penalties and methods of prosecution, and
Is intended generally to make the whole
Interstate commerce law more effective.
The pooling question is not taken. up in
the bill at all.
The times., 1898-01-24

al have used Rans Tabues they have done lots Of
good at least wife they have William Donaldson
blacksmith AFTER hard days work would much
guess continued h and suffer like everything My we brother
told that Rpans him
would help believe they have cured but still take them
regular for would have them pains again for anything My
anyhow and that would have got well without them believe
there lots of people that ready get well like
They will get well medicine
before have worked hard all fe in
blacksmith shop and have been troubled with dyspepsia
IS years feel 1 1
Ripans Tabules great medicine"
The times., 1898-01-24
0NE-HALF
City Brevities.

Mir. John n. Depcnia, who has neen con
meet ID with the Liquor Dealer since 1880,
has retired from the editorial manage
nent.
The Single Tax Propa ganda Association
has decided to publish the sermon de
Hvered by DR.. Alexander Kent, pastor Oh
the Peoples Church, on Sunday, January
l6.
Harry GaIlatin. fourteen years cid, was
knocked down and rendered UNCONSCIOUS
lv being struck by bieicyle ridden by q.
II. winnike, at Sixth and Fl streets north
east, ON Saturday night. The boy recov-
cred after short time and was removed
DO his home, No. 7oS Fourth street north
east.
The times., 1898-01-24
JUDGE RHEA WILL RUN.

A PROMINENT Southwest Virginian
Wants To Be Congressman.
Bristol, Va, il an. 23.-The announcement
is made that Judge William F. Rhea, of
this city city, will enter the next contest
for the Congressional nomination in this,
the Ninth, district.
Judge Rhea is one of the most promi-
nent Den9cIats in the southwestern part
of the state. He has always been AN
active worker for his party. He is said
to have the solid backing of the young
Democracy.
The district is now represented by Gen.
James H. Walker. He was elect ed two
years ago by slender margin. His OPP
ponent was Judge Williams. The silver
sentiment is stronger now than it has ever
been, and 1t is ibelieved that the Demo
Gratis will have easy sailing this time.
The times., 1898-01-24
Raid an Alleged Gaming Place.

sergt. McNeely, of the Third precinct,
accompanied by squad of policemen, yes
terday afternoon raided an alleged gambling
house, at Sixteenth and L streets, kept by
Washington Gordon, coioTed. The police
surrounded the house without the knowl
edge of the inmates and then burst in the
doors and found three tables surrounded
by numerous players engaged in various
games, from crap to poker. The pro-
prietor was arrested and charged with keep
ing gambling house, and twelve patrons
of the house were locked up as govern
ment witnesses at No. station, a con-
siderable amount of gambling parapher
MALTA was secured.
The times., 1898-01-24
REMOVED TO THE ASYLUM.
MIR. kiiboUrn Makes No Objection
to Going to the Institution.


Mr. Hallet Kilbourn, who was ad-
judged of unsound mind on Saturday
by jury. was yesterday removed from
his home, No. 1917 X street northwest,
to ST. Elizabeth's asylum.
Mr. Kilbourn was not advised of the
movement on the part of his friends to
have him committed to the asylum un-
til yesterday morning. 1t was feared
that he would refuse to go and that
he might cause his family additional
trouble by making another attempt up
on his life.
Much to the satisfaction of his
friends, he readily consented to under
go treatment at the institution. and
talked nationally upon the subject. His
particular mania seems to be an un-
comfortable desire TO kill himself, and
even in this matter he expressed the
hope that he might be cured. The pa
tient. was reported as resting quietly
and feeling in good spirits last night
at the asylum.
The times., 1898-01-24
Late Local Happenings.

1t is runored on good authority that the
American Federation OF Labor will, when
its lease at No. 700 Fourteenth street,
where ft is now located, expires, move
its headquarters to Typographical Tenn
pie, the property owned by Columbia
Typographical Union, No. 101.
The times., 1898-01-24
BLOODY FIGHT NEAR MAZATLAN.
Nine Killed in Battle Between

Nine Killed in Battle Between
Cha rcoal Burners and Ranchmen.
Durango, Mex, Jan. 23.-The mail
courier who just arrived here from Mazat-
Ian reports that desperate fight oc-
Cured near that place between about fifty
charcoal burners and an equal number of
men employed ON the Rosalie Ranch, yes
terday.
Nine men were killed and many more
badly wounded. The fight grew out Of
the charcoal burners cutting timber ON
the ranch.
The times., 1898-01-24
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROvEh GiiA-
HAMS remedy 10 GU ARANf ED
10 remove all Distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. 1t Is folly to suffer
when a soc bottle. procured from
your druggist. will correct IN
sfant1y all unpleasant symptoms.
An fnfallible Specific for Dyspepsia.
Heartburn, GasGritis, ana all dis.
eases arising from an impaired
Digestive system. Write TO Grover
Graham Co.. Newburgh, n. T., for
pamphlet.
The times., 1898-01-24
BALTIMORE q OHIO BULLETIN.

Through Tourist Sleeping Cars to the Pa
ciffc coastevery Tuesday onf fast Western ex-
press train, leaving Washington Via b. q
a. at 3.4o n. IN. Item
The times., 1898-01-24
Fatal Railroad Collision in Kansas.

Clay Center, Kas., Jan. 23.-The second
section of the Rock Island train, No. 50,
crashed into the first section at the
L. X. & W. crossing, near here, at AGO
this morning. w. S. Broughton, of this
city, was SO badly injured that he will
die, as will also Rod. Sheinkoenig. VIII
liam Griffith had both legs cut off, and
died in few hours; Conductor Edwards
and Brakeman Griffith were badly hurt.
The times., 1898-01-24
Lns, Before Going to Bed

drink hottie of our Champagne OF
Ruby lager. 1T makes you sleep well.
Case of "a botties-delivered 81. Wash.
Brewery Co., 4th and sts. ne. 1t
The times., 1898-01-24
SENATE may ACT TODAY
Alarming Rumors From Havana
Cause Great UneaSineSS.
FEAR FOR LEES SAFETY

False Report That he Had Been As
sassinated Threw the Country
Into a. Fever Last Night-Hot-
Headed Spanfards Anxious for
ar-AdmAnsstratinnI LIS Secretive.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

CLEBURNE.--The citizens are making
VI box of good things to send 10 the Gle
burne Rifles at Austin.
PHELPS.-B. D. Cline has recently
erected 40, 900 capacity sawmill two miles
west Of this place. on Huntsville branen ,
made his first shipment last week.
CALVERT. -Children's Day was cele-
hrated at the Methodist church at 10 O'Clock
Sunday. A very interesting programme
had been arranged The church was packed
with children. Many OF the children from
the ether churches were also In attendance
ROUND ROCK Rev. George ". Etc
leberger will commence a protracted meet
ing here next Saturday night in the Cum,
berland Presbyterian church the Local
pastor. Rev. John Hudson, and his con-
gregation, are preparing for great re-
vival.
SAN ANGELO.-The reyiya! meeting AZ
The Baptist church, conducted by rev.
Iohn McCIung. and evangelist from Arkdh-
sae. and Rev G. B. Rogers. the local i'as
tor. is still in progress. with increasing IN
terest and a large attendance every nlgh'.
PAULus Texas. May II.
Ross Cayitt. son OF County JuAye D. 4.
Paulus. died this morning after BRIEF ~
ness OF congestion OF the bowels. Tne re-
mains were taken TO Flatonia for inter-
ment on the noon train.
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PRESS GANG Is WARNED.
A'9'd fress Censorship vii. Be
Maintained at Tampa.
ADVANCE NEWS MUST NOT Be SFNT.
a'nre OF the Gusstc's Expedition
Attributed to Premature pub,icn.
ion-Pcnnlty for Violation.
DVAScE NEWS MUST NOT BE SFNT.
tsecond Edition,


tampa. Fla. May i7--Eyery newsnaper
correspondent at Tampa has been ofao.a,ly
no''neu That In future no mention must
le made of eny small expedition similar TO
that OF the Gussie last week until the sue.
cess OF the expedition has been assured
by the return of the boat Army officers
are much chsgrined over the failure to
place the sorely needed arms ammunition
ana supplies, with which the Gussie was
stored, in the hands OF the insurgents
They believe that had not such wide pub
icity been given the affair the chances
ior success would have heen much greater.
IL had been arranged by Captain Dorst
thai the Insurgents should meet the ex-
petition and take care OF the supplies
but the fact that the news OF the contem-
plated departure of the Gussie was pub
iished almost twelve hours before the hour
fixed for leaving was undoubtedly com
municated to General Blanco at once and
enabled him TO establish an effective pa
troll of the coast.
Ihe correspondents have also been mott
fed that the paper publishing such a story
before it is permissible to do so will be
debarred from sending any representative
into Cuba.
The intention is to keep close watch
on news sent out regarding movements of
troops or slips from Tampa and to en-
deavor to follow out the policy of the gov
eminent in keeping from the Spanish
authorities any news whatever that would
help them to Illustrate any plan of the
movements.
Large quantities of mail have arrived
addressed to General Nelson A. Miles and
though no official knowledge as to the
time of his arrival at Tampa has reached
here. it is believed that the commander in =
chief with his entire staff WA be here by
Thursday and will establish his headquar-
ters in Tampa until the expedition moves
out.
The first cavalry brigade. consisting OF
the Third. Sixth and N%ltl cavalry regi-
ments. and the Second cavalry brigade
| consisting of the First and Tenth regi-
ments in camp at Lakeland. were today
| constituted a cavalry division by general
order issued from headquarters and Major
General Jos. NJ. Wheeler took formal COM
mand
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Carlos V Have Sailed West
ward from Cadiz.
I'm HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM
the Blockade, Guard the Coast ProperIv
Ito Find Enough Ships to Destroy the
|sh Fleet-Fleets Will Consolidate.
ssssssssssssses,
Third Edition.)

y, The Post and Copyright 1885 by James
a)
MAY l7eievng the report to The Post
Porto announcing the arrival of the Spanish squadron
Rico the taking measures tonight to hasten
the arnorclad fleet
regarded especially the official nfor-
h rea,hed authorities here baeship Pelayo and
Carlos sailed cadz Philippines but for
where they will Admiral Cervsras command
the junction these forces will give Spain elk arnored
Eastern the Peayo and Carlos
.shp oregon WIN Key attached 10 Rear Admiral
and will the American prepondeatng
the Spanish fleet will make It's headquarters at San Juan
operations until by the peayo and
their west from Cadz These vessels is
uch Canaries to refill their estimated
reach their weeks
problem confronting the naval
h fleet arrives atfordng protec-
along maintaining the blockade of the
view small number the disposal
emit difficult thoroughly appre-
junction tomorrow under the command Of Rear
Schley night
will commanded by the include
cruisers New
hn. This fleet will be coaed and fully and
comparatively speed will have
that provide the blockade with
impressed The
the blockade for the that it broken thousand
esons will which will United
MT
mediate that the
by Consul Smith from
headed the westward subsequently
to the northeast of Curacao, say that
thing for Admiral cervera the
and to double his Il ack like deceive
be watching his distance between Curacao and
bout AIS miles and seaming speed eleven twelve knots
been matter Spanish covered the dis
cry hours
men of war last off Curacao at O'Clock Sunday
armoed cruisers Teresa which in
received dispatches generals Of
Cuba and doubts that dispatches informed Adj
the departure of the American fleet from San Juan
disposition of the American vessels along the North Atlantic
n therefore Spanish
% as the Porto Rcan authorities without doubt have renewed
@ the habor have replaced the knocked by the
/ by the Admiral Simpsons addition. the
ad government that there
Juan is considered Heralds
|at the Spanish fleet has arrived that point
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WEATHER AND CROPS.

Oakwood Leon County. Texas, May lG.
We are needing rain, looks very much
like II this morning. not here yet.
Seguin, Guadalupe County Texas. May
l7.--Crops In this section were never bet
ter at this time OF year, but gardens al
most an entire failure from insects.
Victoria. Victoria county, Texas. May lG.
The recent rains have put crops IN splendid
condition. Corn will make without mere
rain. and cotton viii not suffer for several
weeks. The present indications are that
the yiela OF both will be exceptionally
large though. OF course IL is rather early
to make any predictions as 10 cotton from
ith present condition
Warrenton. Fayette County. Texas, May
15.-Rcps ated and heavy rains visited ths
place Monday and Tuesday last. Since that
time the weather has been fair but at
times threatening Farmers are considera-
bis behind and their crops grassy II viii
take two weeks OF fair weather 10 clean the
crops. Cotton is recovering somewhat from
the effects Of cold weather and nights. bur
still looks bad Corn gardens and potatoes
are doing we'll Some lands are still too
wet 10 work.
Denton. Denton County, Texas, May 10.
Tho farmers in Denton county VIII, they
think, be able 10 begin cutting wheat N
about two weeks " the weather Is ausplci-
ous The yield. however, In comparison
with the acreage viii not be so great as
trat of last year It being estimated at
SO l3 per cent less. Although the yield
per acre IL less than last year. the aggrs-
gate yield will be very large TO illustrate
which, eighty three binders Of one make
were sold fsre yesterday by one hrm.
TIE prospects for the oat crop. 100. are
said 10 be very fine
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ready in about year from now. for It
takes something like three years to plan
and complete a vessel of this type. Be-
Sides, it is said there may be some diff
Guilty in obtaining the great amount of
armor that will be required, owing to the
fact that the government has not taken
kindly to the high prices which have been
in vogue for some time. But by the time
this material is needed. it is thought that
some amicable arrangement will have been
made whereby the heavy steel plates can
be obtained on satisfactory terms.
The Alabama will be one Of three power
full seagoing battleships, for the construc-
tion of which provision was made by the
act CT congress of June 10. 1896. BY this
act the cost of the three ships, exclusive
of armament, was limited to s3.75o0oo. The
Alabama and her sister ships rhe Illinois
and Wisconsin. which are now in process OF
construction. are colnbirations of the best
features of the Iowa apnd kearsarge types,
modified by such advances and improve
merits as experience has suggested to he
rlcs. desirable.