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The times., 1898-09-04
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1898.
The President should Act.

Although the President made his
Journey TO the West mainly, IL not
wholly, for rest and change, ii would
have been hard for him to avoid learn
ing something about the state OF pub
lic sentiment In the matter of the ar
my scandals it is intense TO fierceness
and il centers on the Secretary of War.
On his return the President may, if he
chooses, gain more light by reading a
selection Of letters written by intelli-
gent patriots and by anxious Republi-
cans. Ii is no secret that communica-
tions on this subject now burden his
mail at the rate of twelve and fifteen
hundred day. The writers urge an
immediate investigation and many ad-
wise the instant retirement of the Sec
retary Of War.
AS a matter of popular interest the
Philippine question has been swept
aside by the revelations of fatal mis-
management It is known that culpa-
BILE ignorance and neglect have
wrecked the bodies OF thousands of our
hardest young men and buried no in
considerable number. People talk Of
little else. Indignant expressions are
heard wherever men and women
gather. II is the most stupendous and
appaIlins scandal of modern times.
and needs only that somebody should
have a pecuniary interest in the suffer-
ing TO complete its infamy. We should
be grateful that we are saved that
much-that there is nothing worse than
criminal incompetency and careless in
difference back of it all.
The many good friends, admirers,
and supporters of the President took
ii for granted that an impartial investi-
cation would follow the publication
Of the charges, and that the exposure
OF the guilty would mean their punish
ment. That Secretary Alger, the re-
sponsible head of the department at
fault, did not at once start an inquiry,
caused amazement, then suspicion.
When his denial of the established
facts destroyed the last hope of VOL
untary action on his part, the people
turned with confidence to the Presi-
dent
He cannot afford to disappoint them.
When he called on three hundred
thousand of the sturdiest young men
in the land to place their lives in his
hands, he was bound to protect them
from needless dangers and equally
bound to bring TO account any. agents
Of the Government through whose
fault or crime they were made to suf-
fer.
Besides, 1t is not possible to prevent
an investigation or shield the cuIprits
No political party is strong enough to
do it. In hundreds of thousands OF
homes, many of them the homes of
young men who have died from neglect
or have been wasted by disease caused
by it, the investigation is now going
on. There will be verdict against the
only persons on whom the responsible
ity can be placed-the agents of the
War Department who were not equa
to their work or We're needless of the
consequences of their failures: or the
hover officers who should have inter.
fered; or the Secretary of War, accord
ing 10 the light the people have.
The times., 1898-09-04
THE STORMS RAvAGEs.
Reports From All Over Georgia
show Great Damage Done

Atlanta, Ga. Sept 3.-Reports from all
parts of the State up to noon reveal an
alarming state OF affairs. Al Savanna n
and Brunswick damage by the storm 10
property is great, and Indications are that
further rain and wind may be expected
The Central Railroad from Atlanta TO
Savannah is under water for seventy-five
miles. and mails and travel are impeded
Six scho0ners have foundered of Sa-
vannah. and it is nearly certain that their
crews have gone down.
The severity OF the storm makes it posi-
tive that great loss of life will be dis
covered when reports begin TO come in
from the islands of the coast
In the southern part of the States the
railroads are all crippled and schedules
are deranged.
Crops are damaged badly.
The Flint. ChaJtahootchee, Oconee.
Etowah and Ostanaula Rivers are on a
boom, and fear Is entertained OF great
loss of life Farmhouses on the lowlands
are being washed away like pasteboard
structures and at Rome, Ga, the citi-
zens fear disastrous freshet
The times., 1898-09-04

We should like to call for three
cheers for Mrs. Lange, the wom-
an whose heart was so full over
the needless suffering she saw
that she interfered with the sweet salts
faction of the Presidential party at Camp
Wikoff. Every effort was made to inn
press on the Presidents mind the perfect
content of everybody and the perfect ar
rangements With a voice choked with
emotion Mrs Lange asked the President IL
he had observed the vacant beds in the
hospital He had "Well, SIR said the
heroine. II want you to know that there
are men lying out in the grass in the regi-
mental camps dying and no one will bring
them in here" The blank looks on the
faces of Secretary Alger and DR.. Forwood
were significant. No wonder Gen. Stern
berg doesn't want women around. There
was no trouble in this world until woman
came The President would have left
Montauk convinced that all the stories of
suffering were ISLANDERS but for this wom-
ans Intervention.
The times., 1898-09-04
The Rough Riders Luck.

The Third Cavalry at Camp Wikoff
complain that the Rough Riders are
lassoing everything in sight-glory,
fighting records. advertising, and even
money, which is somewhat scarce in a
camp where half the soldiers have not
been paid for three months. The cli-
max Of the Rough Riders perform
ances came the day that the Third
Cavalry were paid of. The latter regi-
ment possesses a white broncho which.
as a breaker, surpasses the
dengue. The animal is said to have
fractured three arms. one leg, and SEX
enteen ribs belonging TO various un-
lucky riders. The regiment kept him
The times., 1898-09-04

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, of Chi
cago, hereby oertifes that it has, by its expert
examiners proven and attested the circulation
Ct TIE TIMES, Of Washington. The daily aver
ESe PAID circulation for the month of July, 1895.
was 81, SOC copies.
This Is GUARANTEED 10 the advertisers Of
the country by BOND of $4,000 in the Fidelity
and Deposit Company. of Maryland. deposited
With The Northwestern National Bank, of Chicago.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY.
by J. r. MASON, President
The times., 1898-09-04
Two Jokes From Punch.

First Customer-Waiter fried sole
Second Customer-Bring me fried sole too
waiter and mind it is fresh.
Waiter-Two fried soles-one fresh.
First Non-City Man-What does Bank Rate un.
changed mean?
Second Ditto-Don't know, exactly, but if the
money goes out Of the bank as fast as it does out
of my bank. the sooner there's stop the better
otherwise there il be change at all soon (sighs
and calls for something ieed).
The times., 1898-09-04
What Mrs. Lange told President No

What Mrs. Lange told President Nc
Kinley at the Camp Wikoff hospital is
borne out by the complaints of many vis-
itors to the camp. In one small tent were
four fever patients who were hardly able
to sit up and had not had their clothes off
for weeks. They tried in vain to get into
the hospital and one of them died where
face of sick comrade.
The times., 1898-09-04
A Poor Exchange.
(From the Atchison Glohe

An Atchison girl who year ago drew $50
month for sitting in cool office and pretending
to work, and whose wages went on while she took
two weeks vacation, is spending her time this
summer in making bread in a hot kitchen, pu--
ting up fruit, and doing other housework, with
out getting cent of wages. What happened 10
cause her much sorrow? She resigned her po-
sitiOn last winter and got married
The times., 1898-09-04
William at Jerusalem
From the New York Evening Pos

VrOm the New forK Evening Post.)
Extraordinary preparations are being made in
Jerusalem for the reception of the German en-
peror The Sultan has granted fO.0OO piastres
for the renovation of the palace and Arabic Jour
nails announce that in the principal street of
jerusalem which leads to the holy grave many
old houses are being torn down to widen the
street or improve it by the erection of new ones.
The gate at the head of the street is also TO be
made wider so as to make room for the passage
of the imperial carriages.
The times., 1898-09-04
WISCONSIN Democrats

Qrom the Chicago Chro 7icle.)
There is greater degree of activity among
the Democrats Of Wisconsin than has been wit.
messed in many-gears. Even in the Democratic
years 1890 and 1892 there was less rivalry fol
nominations on the ticket for State offices thar
is apparent. Such acrimoDy is di. PLAYED in
consequence of )iRdiscreet utterances by a few
leaders. But there is no such fight of factions a:
the Republican press, describes, and nothing like
the bitterness and malignity expressed by the
Republicans at their State convention two week:
apO
The times., 1898-09-04

Spain has made a call for more troops,
several thousands of them being intended
for the Philippines. Will our Govern
ment have to distribute rations to them,
also? 1t is feeding the present Spanish
troops there, although they are not prfs-
oners of war.
The times., 1898-09-04

The suspicion that Col Henry was
murdered in his prison is not unreason-
able Having once begun the confession
business, there was no telling where he
might end While the suicide story seems
the more probable. it is not hard to
imagine his murder to save ''the honor
of the army"
The times., 1898-09-04
Can't Throw 1t ON Them.

(FrOm the Boston Journai.)
We have only to remember that the Red Cross
Society is a volunteer organization, engaging. at
large personal sacrifice and risk, in the relief Of
the wounded and the sick. to realize how absurd
is the claim that it must share with the medical
department of the army the responsibility for
whatever needless suffering was undergone by
our soldiers at Santiago. in camp, or on trans
ports.
The times., 1898-09-04
A Song.

Ali What is better than this, my dear,
What is better than this?
The thought OF a night which has lost its way
Between tomorrow and yesterday;
The full of the tide and the gray of the sea-
And gull that crcleth endlessly;
The breath of wind which bloweth well;
A sail that hasteth ports to tell;
If aught is better than this my dear,
find it not here, | find it not here
Blanche rrask
The times., 1898-09-04
Gen. Boynton's Report.

1t will require more than Gen. Boynton's report
the condition of Camp Thomas to convince
the American people that gross negligence, mis-
management and incompetency are not response
bic for the awful conditions now present there.
The dictum of the general that because the hos.
pitals show evidence of careful handling there.
fore the camp should not come in for condemns
tion is at decided variance with the exact stu
alton.
The times., 1898-09-04
In the Coming Elections.
(From the Baltimore SUM-

SUl.J
In the coming Congressional elections no man
should be voted for, Democrat or Republican. who
will not pledge himself to use his best efforts TO
an impartial investigation of all the facts
and the condign punishment of all who shall be
proved to be guilty, without reference to their
connections or position.
The times., 1898-09-04
Railroad DinerentiaIx.

(From the Philadelphia Item)
The direct road from New York to Cincinnati
would have been via Pittsburg and this city.
Why the men needing immediate hospital
relief subjected to many extra miles OF journey
This is a question which the friends OF the sick
OF that COMMAND should have answered.
The times., 1898-09-04
Failure All Around.
(From the Boston Herald )

It may be true that the War Department is still
undertaking maintain a press censorship II
such is the case, il doesn't seem to be succeeding
in muzzling the newspapers any better than u
has succeeded in attending to its own business
The times., 1898-09-04

1t must be cheerful to the soldiers to
read that the Treasury is loaded up with
money when they remember their voyage
up from Santiago, during which they
lived, chameleon-like, on the fresh
breezes of the ocean enriched by the
odors from the cattle stalls of the trans
uorts
The times., 1898-09-04

Communications intended FOR publication in
The Times should be tersely and plainly written,
and must in al cases be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected com
mUnications viii not be preserved. and only man
uscripts of obvious importance Will be returned
10 their authors
The times., 1898-09-04
Contempt for tie Press
(From the Chicago News.)

When Secretary Alger cares nothing for what
the newspapers publishes he cares nothing for
what 70000,000 citizens of this country say, for
the newspapers but reflect popular sentiment.
The times., 1898-09-04

Readers Of The Times who may at any time
be unable to procure copies of it at any news
stand or railroad station or on railroad trains,
VIII confer favor upon the management by send
ing 70 this Office information of the fact.
The times., 1898-09-04
Natural History for the Young

1t appears from certain specimens
of English as She is Taught" which
have lately appeared in the Boston pa
pers, that natural history and moral
instruction are combined in the curric-
ulum of the Boston public schools. The
children are then allowed to sort out
the facts and the moral to suit their
own ideas. Some of the results are
quaint and curious. For instance, here
is a small girls essay on
THE MONKY
There are many kinds of monky besides those
that live hand organs; some are found in
Asia and some in Africa Once man was in the
woods and he threw a little stone at the monkys
and they threw back large ripe sweet cocoa
nuts, and this teaches us a great moral lesson.
We should always behave like the monky
saw monky at circus. and it pulled ady's
bonnet off, and tore il all TO rags and tied the
strings around its neck and grined.
CLARA ELP11NSTONE GREY.
There are people who have a craze
for getting moral lessons out of
everything, and the results of that sys-
tenn appear above. The unregenerate
The times., 1898-09-04
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

. TIE TINES. in al IFS editions. Morning, Even
ing and Sunday, will be mailed TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
ls often as desired.
The times., 1898-09-04
Last Blow at the Furniture.

We not only closing out Smiths stock of furntme-but
we are closing out the line for goodnot be carried again.
The wokmen waiting for this floor be cleared that they
may put in shape for the departments open here
That lufies giving the last few pieces tremendous cu-and
we've done it. Take tomorrow morning to look into these of
ferinr
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
Fair Directors Meeting.

The Directors of the :. w. Wis
Fair held an adjourned meeting last
Saturday, and did considerable bus
mess. The premium list for the lair
on August Is to 10 1898, was revised
and several important changes made.
1t was resolved that the $l.50 eXhib-
itors ticket should entitle the holder
to admission to the grounds during
the fair, and free competition for any
premiums offered, except those in
sweepstakes and speed departments
ten per cent to be deducted from all
cash premiums awarded. The free
admission of members carriage is to
be discontinued. Season carriage
tickets to be issued TO members on
payment of Sl.00 each. All other
rates of admission to be as last year
The premiums for Brown Swiss
Cattle were stricken out, aud in their
stead list of premiums are offered
for beef cattle, whether full blood or
grades, Single or double carriage
horses entered for premiums are to
be kept on the grounds, or if taken
out during the fair to pay admission
at the gate when returned the same
as other teams. These changes, it is
believed. will add TO the revenues of
the Fair, and avoid dissatisfactions
hitherto annually arising. Director
Bracken was instructed to make a
plat of the grounds and stake off
grounds for huNter stands. A Gem
mittee was appointed consisting of
the President, O. G. Rewey, DR.,
Stausmore Vivian and the Secretary,
and sum not exceeding 1900 was
placed ut the disposal of said com
mittee. The President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Mr.. Jacobs were APP
pointed committee OH special at
fractions. II. :. We'll and Il. J. Per-
kins were added to the general COM
mittee on Field Day. Board adj
iourned after I hour session, to re-
assemble on call of the President.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
Mrs. S. r. Chubb Dead.

A dispatch received here Monday
by Mr.. Philip Allen, announces the
death Of Mrs :. r. Chubb, wife of
the popular pastor of the I. NJ
church in this city for many years.
Mrs. Chubb has been for some
time afflicted, and had undergone "a
surgical operation at Chicago. Re
Gently she returned to the hospital
in that city for further treatment
and died there, failing to rally from
= second operation. The remains
were conveyed to Kewannee, and IN
rerred there on Tuesday Of this week.
Rev. Chubb and family have the
-ympathy of many friends IN this
city and vicinity, to whom the de-
.eased was known, and who there
ore fully appreciate the great loss
ter husband and family has sus-
aimed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
The City Caucuses.

The time for holding of city and
ward caucuses is nigh at hand, and
some desiring to test their running
qualities are out button-holding the
constituents, signifying that they
would like to run for this or tha.
office.
Each year after the caucuses have
been held, there is considerable
fault-finding as to the nominations
made, and as an exchange remarks
that "it is noticeable fact that those
who find the most fault with the re-
suits of IA caucus are those who do
not attend themselves IL all the
voters turn out and take pains to in-
form themselves so that they may
be able to vote intelligently on all
questions that come up, then the
people will have only themselves to
blame if the best or most deserving
men are not nominated. 1t is too
frequently the case that IA few lndi-
viduals are left to decide for the
whole party the matter OF nomlna-
tions, and then follows criticism, inn
pertations Of caucus packing, wire
pulling. All this can be avoided II
the people will attend to the matter
of nominations as well as to the
elections
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
Resolutions Passed by X. of p. Lodge.

WHEREAS, Our Brother Knight A .
,. White is about To remove from our
midst, and perhaps sever his connec-
tlon with Raven Lodge No. 5s.
Knights of Pythias, where he has so
long and faithfully labored as an
officer and co-workcr in our ranks
"A true exponent Of those grand priuci-
pies of Friendship, Charity and Be
nevolence as eNempliiied by our Illus
trious leaders Damon and pythias
therefore bc it
RESOLVED, That we deeply regre
the necessity of losing him in on
lodge work and social gatherings, and
most terycntly wish for him II future
of active usefulness in his new home
with new associations aud interests,
and may he ever continue To be The
true aud valiant Knight among all his
new associates, thus holding and
keeping bright his memory and decd.
while IN the ranks of Raven Lodge.
And place this on record by a stand
ing vote.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
To Whom 1t May Concern.

Notice is hereby given that ! will
not be responsible for any debt that
my wife, Mary Ann Griiilths, may
hereafter incur, whether the same
be contracted in her name or in mine.
Notice is further given that all prop
erty on my farm belongs to me and
that / will reclaim any such prop
erty that she may hereafter sell.
3w DAVID GRIFFITHs,
Dated, Feb. IS. 1893. Rewey, Wis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
New Meat Market.

Having opened "A meat market IN
the Collins building, one door east
Of Appel's barber shop, therefore
invite the citizens of Mineral Point
and vicinity to call and see what ]
have to offer. ] keep constantly on
hand all kinds Of fresh and salt meats,
oysters and game in season. ] shall
strive, by prompt service, to merit
share Of the public favor.
DC. JACKA.
Mineral Point, Wis, Feb. "a, 1893.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03

WHEREAS, In the course of human
events, 1t has been deemed best by our
worthy, ellicient and ever active
Brother Knight, A. S. White, to re-
move from our midst with view OF
seeking To better his conditions IN life
in other fields Of labor: and
WHEREAS, Each individual mesur.
OF Raven Lodge, No, IS, X. OF r..
fully realizes that a leader and we're
er, whose place ii will be difficult 70
fill, has thereby been lost, thus Great
ing IN every MEMBERS breast pang
OF sincere regret: therefore, be IL
RESOLVED, That we unit.sdly hereby
extend knight White, together with
his estimable wife and lanily, our
most earnest hope that, in whatever
vineyard their labors may call them,
they become thoroughly surrounded
by that true friendship SO beautifully
portrayed in the lives OF Damon and
Pythias; and that they also reap the
richest blessings known to humanity
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
Hanged With a Strap.

John Biehn, the boss base ball
player of the Highland team, COM
mitted suicide by hanging last Fri
day night. He was found hanging
to rafter in barn by Il halter strap.
Mr. Biehn was printer on the
Highland Weekly Press. Despon-
dency is said to be the cause OF his
rash act.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
FOR RENT. -
I||AE,

| have for rent 10 acres OF land
with "a good house and barn on the
same. Half Of said land consists Of
an orchard of large and small fruit
Will rent additional land adjoining
the aforesaid if the party SO desires.
For further information inquire Of
Richard Cooking, one mile east Of
NJ ineral Point 7ml
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
Bargains in Shoes.
For Sale or K 3

The WIN. Murrisb res,uence, loc.-
ted in the northern part of this w.
The house nearly new, has six ms
and all modern conveniences. rn
on place. Inquire Of I'd. Fity-in ~
or HAHTfS MURHIsH.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
LUDDEN & Co.
The Local Field.
Az BTSh OP for Fluniture....-.

DELLER is going to move, read his
ID.
BARGAINS in canned goods at
Gales Cash Store. Stf
WHAT do we most desire?"-"more
wood" at this office.
NOT on your tintype," but on your
photo from SCOTS Studio. 9tf
COFFEE! Coffee, three pounds for
.5cts. at Gales Cash Store. 8tf
Mrs. ELLwORTH, of Mit1iin, was
the guest Of Mrs. VIM. Perry, in this
city, this week.
PICTURES from the size of quar-
ter to the size Of Il wagon wheel at
Scott, Studio. Off
Tue Christian Endeayor service
this Thursday evening will be led
by Mis-, Nina Padon.
WI. PENHAILEGoN is in Chicago
this week purchasing spring goods
TOT his New White House.
Remember you can get large
variety of dried fruit at right prices
Al Gales cash store. Stf
MR., MILLER, "a representative of
The Highland Weekly Press, was a
caller at the TRIBUNE office last
Friday.
When all else fails to cure, Hazle's
headaehe Capsules give quick re-
lief. Try th7m.
EASTMAN Il NJ EsERoLE.
hH.GuY BAXTER, SON of our en-
'+fpFising farmer, Mr.. Cal. Baxter
vas pleasant caller at the TRIBUNE
o.aee last Monday.
fhRTtEs wishing to purchase land
Lo iue northern part of Wisconsin
.'u procure railroad tickets by APP
F!lag to j. B. Reynolds 9tf
AE. sam PENHALLEGoN, after a
t'easaut visit with relatives and
'Isa1s IN this city, departed for his
''.lr ai >truble, Iowa, last Friday.
IA'HiNENT and well-known peo-
u. a,r Hazle's Headache Capsules
'A1 commend them to you.
EASTMAN IL MEsERoLE.
H7N, gro. G. Cox, who is "A mem
'.. NJ the new state board of agri-
-4'-'.. went to Madison last Mon
's 70 attend meeting of that
NY JOSEPH PRIDHAux is inform
al- friends that he would like
.anination for street commits
'1rlue.
wv D. +. JACOBS. informs US that
y hA- been awarded an elegant ale.
,''E travelling grip as a premium
"' largest sales of Dunham'.
eoeoaau;.
young mems meeting in tn,
~ ~. room next Sunday morning
~ y addressed by Geo. Huxtable
~. .4olect will be Gods Prom
:" hear Prayer"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
NOTICE TO TAX PA YERS.

The tax roll of the town Of Mineral
Point will be closed on March 10, 1898
at A. =. Whites law Office.
GEO. Philips,
Nv Town Tres.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-03
For Rent.

At the residence of NJ iss Strong,
several large, pleasant rooms for
house keeping. Very convenient.
Rent reasonable. 0w3