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Cervera's Report.

& PAIN is 20 have n carnival OF
~ court martiaIs. All the chief
- officers who took part in the
war will have TO go through the ordeal,
which. however, will be more In the
nature Of an Investigation than a
prosecution. The reason the govern
ment assigns for refusing TO publish
Admiral Cervera's report Of the de-
~struction OF his squadron is that IT is
being reserved for use in Admiral Ger
vera's court martial. Enough has been
learned in Madrid OF the substance OF
the report. however. TO know Cervera's
opinions Of the battle OF Santiago. The
report asserts that the fire from the
American warships damaged the ma
chinery and destroyed the fire pumps
Of the Spanish ships before they had
entirely cleared the harbor II Santiago
and declares that the Maria Teresa aid
not strike her Colors. These were de-
stroyed by the flames after the vessel
was on fire. The report goes on TO say
hat the insurgents offered 70 help the
tuEitives who were swimming ashore
from the stranded wsrships on condi-
ton that they would join the insur-
gents. This oIer was refused, the
Spaniards saying that they were the
prisoners Of the Americans.
Admiral Cervera declares that he
knew full well what would happen II
his squadron left Santiago harbor. and
that he repeatedly predicted its de
gtruction. But" he adds. Il never
could have believed its destruction
would have been SO rapid" M report
says that the 14-centlmetre ammunition
hoists Of the Almirants Oqusndo were
out Of order and could not be worked
from the beginning OF the battle. Fin
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ally her captain, his officers ~consenting.
ordered her colors struck. Admiral
Cervera further says that when he and
ether officers went on board the Glou-
oester they received the greatest at
t~ention. everyone seeking to supply
their wants. A long paragraph is de-
voted to a eulogy OF the chivalry and
courtesy of the Americans, who
clothed the naked and stopped their
cheers lest they increase the sorrow Of
the conquered. Each strove with the
other to render as light as possible the
hardships Of captivity The report
generally confirms the American &C
counts as regards the battle.
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Snappy Things Of Interest

African elephants can climb mountains
with remarkable ease.
Labor union nave been introduced into
japan with considerable success.
The Hottest clln on the coast Of Eng
land is Beachy Head, the height Of which
Is 564 feet.
The use of cocaine TO produce local in
sensibiIity is forbidden in Turkey on re-
ligious rounds.
The ~Riessengabirge, or Giant mountains
Of Germany. are 10 be covered with a net
work OF electric railways.
A fury I'm Mexico consists Of nine men.
A majority makes the verdict. II the nine
are unanimous there is no appeal
The highest masts Of sailing vessels are
from 100 TO $50 feet high, and spread from
q. ZOO to 100. 900 square feet of canvas.
OF the IS sultans who have ruled the OF
toman empire since the conquest OF Con-
st~antinople by the Turks "a have died vio-
lent deaths.
The list OF rostoffces in the United
states now includes Hobson. Va; Sigsbee,
Ark; Dewey. N. c: Sampson, Fla, and
Manila, Ky.
n a pair Of herring could be left to
breed and multiply undisturbed Tor a pc
riod OF 90 years they would yield an
amount of fish equal in bulk to the globe
on which we live.
II is proposed to call Gin Green. Eng,
land. where Keats wrote Lamia Keats
Green" The cottage which he occupied
has been cleared away, but a memorial
10 Keats has been planned.
R~oothhay Harbor. Me-, reports another
sea serpent" with a head as big as a fsh
barrel and Of size and shape and motion
that PUZZLED the experts. No fms, rippers
or tail had this latest marine monster.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-02
WAR AND FREE COINAGE.
Expansion I'm Every Direction Excep
the Circulating Medium.

From the Louisville Dispatch.
War, with it's waste of human life ana
money, has produced a degree OF pros
perity which is commented on throughout
the country. If giving employment to a
hundred thousand idle men as waste
makers reduces prosperity in a small de-
gree, how much greater prosperity would
the employment of more than a millon OF
idle laborers as producers of wealth ere
ate? We sold $500. 900, 900 of bonds n
imposed heavy war taxes to get money to
pay men for lighting. How much better
IL would be to remonetiZe silver as stand
ard money and give employment 10 a MI
lion or two of idle people, reduce TO cultl-
walton our unoccupied lands, start all
sorts OF new enterprises and add billions
of dollars annually TO our national wealth.
We need more real money to keep the IN
crease in the volume of money on a parity
with the increase of trade and populatoh'
The free coinage of silver Is the true con-
stitutional remedy.
Issuing bonds to employ soldiers to con-
sumo without producing anything as a
means OF producing prosperity Is like get
ting drunk on credit. The effect OF the
stimulant is short-lived, and the condltlon
of the victim is worse. but the bills nave
to he paid. We are expanding our terri
tory, expanding our trade and increasing
our population, while the supply OF real
or standard money is not c~orrespondingly
increased. Hence our splendid crops ana
our large importations fail to produce
that general prosperity which we are en-
titled to enjoy. and would enjoy II we
had the double standard of gold and sill
Yer. England's policy is one OF rspaelty
and repression. and 1t will not mt the free
people of the United States. England Of
fers US the gold standard, free trade ana
| territorial conquest. We have accepted the
gold standard, and now we are asked 10
accent the policy of conquest and after
that will come free trade, and after tha'
( Imperialism, maintained by a large stanu-
ing army 10 keep the people In sub)ectlon
TO the policies of the money power. Away
with English domination and piutocratle
Imperialism. Up with the banner OF tne
money of the constitution, gold and sh-
yer coined free alike and without limit.
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The Fight Against Quay.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
1t Is a hopeful light that is being made
against Quay and Quayism, and II is be
ing wagedin the right way. The key to the
situation is control Of the legislature, and
the efforts of the League of Business men
will be directed to the defeat OF Quay's
hcnchmen for nomination and the defeat
al tho polls OF those who may be nomi-
mated. There is every reason to believe
that as a result Of the movement the leg
stature will be improved, and there is
reason to hope that It may be 40 consti-
tuted as 10 make the reelection OF Sena-
tor Quay impossible.
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DingleN a Co.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
If the Dineleyites show no better capac-
fly in tarin and revenue management in
the future than they showed in the past,
they will be In danger OF reviving the tar
III as the great issue before the people Of
the United states. Bogus experts" who
are now building arithmetlcal temples on
war foundations. will find their structures
tumbIing. War taxes will be tolerated for
some time after the war-long enough to
close up the war account. Then there will
have to he a revision, such as Dingley &
Co. have shown themselves not qualified
to make. Public notice cannot be diverted
from this important subject for the aC-
commodation Of politicians to whom 1t
may be troublesome.
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Personages and People.

ilN NdAANG bOEltH NvAANo ANN
suggestion, printed in the Evening Tran
script, that with the requisite change in
the constitution Miss Helen Gould NCuld
make a more popular candidate Tor gov
ernor OF New York than even 'ItCdy,'
and she could get there on the strength OF
her war record.
The fact that inventors do not always
enjoy the fruits of their ingenuity Is re-
called by the recent death Of George &.
at Lansing. Mich. Mr.. Rich
mond. says the New York Commercial
Advertiser, was the original inventor OF
the electric telephone, which was in use
before the Bell patent was filed. He never
realized anything from his invention.
80
william Barris, who lives near Beaver
Falls, is still seeking medical treatment
for the restoration of his voice. During
the McKinley-Bryan campaign Barris was
an ardent silver man. One night at a
street meeting he bacame very enthusiast
tic, and while giving a mighty cheer for
his favorite candidate something cracked,
and he has not been able to speak above
a whisper since.
The resignation of Colonel Como, chief
officer of the military staff of Captain
General Macias in Porto Rico, becomes
significant when coupled with The fact
that his action is due to his desire 10 re-
main in Porto Rico. instead II returning
To Spain when the Spanish troops are
withdrawn from the island, in accord
ance with the conditions of peace. That
means he desires TO remain under the pro-
lection OF the American nag.
Mile. Anna Held is at Long Branch, but
people are not TO have the opportunity
of seeing her famous shoulders without
paying the usual price of admission.
what she exclaimed when asked II
she was going TO take a dip in the surf,
go into the sticky salt water with the
sun upon your face and arms and neck.
and burning IL red until the skin comes
of. and then you grow black and still
blacker. until you become as black as one
of the Indians of Monsieur Buffalo Bill?
No, no; not for me. II you pleased"
80
Stanley HOLSTER, who died at Fort Mon
roe hospital on Thursday from the effects
Of wounds received in the charge of the
Rough Riders on San Juan hill, was one
of the most popular of Harvard athletes
lie rowed on the varsity crew at Pough-
keepsie in the summer of '96, and was
substitute on the 81 crew. Before that he
was on the varsity crew I'm '95 until a few
DAYS before the race at New Londor
against Yale. when he was taken sick and
wss forced TO retire from the boat. lr
his freshman year he rowed on the q
class crew against the Yale freshmen a
New London.
Cardinal Angelo de Pietro, mentioned M
possible successor to Pope Leo Kill, Il
said to be the son of a shepherd Of Enver
ons. Rome, and is already called tn
Holy Man" He is 20 years old, and wal
educated for the priesthood by the BISHOP
Of his diocese. When he was a simpl
priest. visiting a certain monastery, an OLE
monk threw himself on his knees ant
Lyg.ad tbs buckle of pietro's shoe. TIL
Young priest. much taken aback, aske'
the reason for the demonstration. TIL
monk. raising his eyes heavenward, said
"Father. when you are pope l shall b
dead. so I wish now to kiss your hol,
foot"
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Current Comment.
Beginning Alright in Cuba.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The fact that Eastern Cuba is under
United States control and the domination
of American principles is emphasized in
the dispatch from Santiago recording the
agreement between the United states mil
ltary commandant and the school authort-
ties OF the city for the reopeninR of the
schools next month. Arrangements have
been made for the reception Of 1000 chill
drcn. the school commissioners have been
provided for and the schools r~eorganized
on a strictly non-sectarian basis, the
American plan of education having been
proposed. That is beginning the recon
struction of Cuba on the right sort Of
foundation.
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Cnnadn,s short sighted Policy.

From the Seattle Post-lntelligsncr.
The greed OF this country has often been
the subject Of condemnation ON the part
Of our ncighbors. but our worst ofense is
nothing in comparison TO the rspacity
with which the Canadian government has
muIcted the prospector at every turn. In
stead OF inviting the development Of a
hitherto valueless territory. IL has dis
Outraged immigration and checked enter
prise by its eNactions.
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1.-THE Chicago Chronicle trains its
little four-pounder on Alger and
takes his shot: Russell A. AL
ger, secretary OF war through the grace
Of William Mckinley, declares that he
will not retire under fire. This il a
swelling phrase. 1t implies that he has
the courage and determination to stand
up under all circumstances and face
the foe. In 1864 Russell A. Alger was
Of a different mind. He was then in
he Shenandoah and a hot campaign
was pending. There was then every
reason why he should face the situa-
ton. But he retired. He did not even
await the Formally Of a leave Of alb
sence. lie took French leave. And his
Disguised superiors recommended that
he be disciplined, but Alger. who claim
cd TO be i'll. made his way to the white
house and induced the merciful Lincoln
to accept his resignation. Then Alger
went out under FIRE. He won't go now,
Mckinley and the whole party Of mo-
nopoly are at his back"
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~HERE is not A newspaper OF
prominence In the United states,
republican or democratic, that Is
attempting to defend Secretary Alger.
some Of the administration organs are
trying to maintain a discreet silence,
are as open and vigorous In their
condemnation Of Ayers mismanage-
ment Of the war department as any.
Not in the history Of the country has
there ever been a cabinet minister 50
universally denounced, SO justly and
terribly excoriated. There have been
men in control Of national affairs who
grossly offended factions or sections,
but never before has there been a man
in high national office who 10 sue a de-
gree outraged the feelings Of the whole
country regardless of party. creed, bust
ness. or grade Of life. 1t is a strange
spectacle and It teaches many lessons
the most important n being the crime
Of putting in public office men utterly
destitute of qualifications.
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Boynton the Truthful.

~ ENERAL BoYNToN closes his
- eulogistic report of the condi-
ton of Camp Thomas in this
extraordinary language:
In closing. ] beg leave to express
my opinion that most of the inter
views with chaplains. regimental sur
eeons and others, both officers and
men, now appearing at the North I'm
many Of the newspapers in regard to
this camp, are reckless and false, ex-
cept as to the filthy conditions which
their own criminal neglect has caused.
In my judgment the recent increase
in the outcries against water and per
sistent assertion that the park IS un-
hsslthy have been largely and deliber-
ately used to stir up sentiment so that
influence would be exerted to secure
their relief from service"
That is to say, the chaplains, regi-
mental surgeons, officers and men are
Infamous liars. General Boynton
sweeps away their united testimony
with a mere wave Of the hand.
What are chaplalns. reGimental sur
eeons, colonies. majors. captains and
privates anyway in comparison with n
brigadier general and that ~brleadieE
general. Brigadier General Boynton?
The idea of their v%enturing an opinion
conflicting with the opinion of Boyn-
ton! Court martial the dogs. or II
that is too much trouble, let them
stay there a few weeks longer and rot
&c death
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Need Of a Commercial Navy.

From the Louisville Dispatch.
II our statesmen would go TO work and
build up a commercial navy for the United
States SO that our commerce would be
carried In our own ships people would
listen with more patience TO the appeal
for a great war navy 10 protect our com
merce. As it is We have no commercial
navy 10 protect.
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Am.ric,'. Lost Carrying Trade.

From the Dallas, Tex, News.
There was an American carrying trade
before the country tried protection and
there has been very little since. Great
Britain developed her foreign trade by
adopting an "open door" 1t is sheer folly
TO attempt TO decorate the sea with Amer
lean vessels so long as we maintain the
closed door at home. The free trade basis
Is the fundamental idea Of sea-carrSinE
trade. and II is impossible to establish
such a until the protection sys-
tenn IS abolished.
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Inconsistent Journalism.

From the Washington Post.
<ewsuapers that manage to advocate
territorial extension 10 the utmost limit,
and. at the same time. cry out against
a permanent increase OF the regular army
cannot be DESTROYS of establishing a repu-
tation for consistency. Indeed. such news
papers display that particular brand OF
inconsistency which is liable TO be mis-
taken for assininity.
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Avoiding n Raw Spot.

From the Lafayette, Ind. Journal
The Honorable Nelson Dingley OF An
droscoEgin county. Maine, is making
speeches 70 his constituents, in which he
saws nothing of the Dingley tarin. or
course 1t may be modesty which impels
Mr.. DinGley to ignore his rowuing
achievement. Then. again, the fact n "a
the receipts under the Dingley law con-
tinue 20 fan further and further below the
original estimates may have something TO
do with IL.
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His Awkward Past

From the Detroit Journal.
The victorious captain WINGED when ask
ed as TO his past.
Il was a good boy in school," he an
swersd. with an effort, ''studious and
prompt. l used to bring my teacher a bou-
qu.t every morning"
That was all he would say; not a word
OF pauiation could be gotten from him
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names OF men who. hating and distrusting
each other. would combine in a minute
to smash the fellow left behind. That IL
what 10 called the republican party of
New York. Need democrats fear II?
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Under McKinIey's wing.

From the P~ittsburg Dispatch.
Chief Engineer Menocal. who was con-
victed for his ineficiency in the Brooklyn
dry dock business and has posed as the
great authority on the Nicarauga canal.
has been p%ardoned by the president. This
will enable him to retire on fun pay.
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A Surprising Discovery.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
A Kansas man has been sent to Jail for
six years for stealing his neighbours sun
day rousers This is an indication that
Sunday is still observed in Kansas.
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Pleasant Prospect for Democrats.

From the New York Journal.
Platt. Black; Roosevelt. Each hates the
other two. Either two would glady crush
the other enc II they dared TO trust each
ether. Put the three names 10 = hat aAs
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~ ENERAL BOYNTON closes his
~ eulogistic report Of the condi-
ton of Camp Thomas in this
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Trying to Crowd Wheeler.

~HE unkindest cut OF all is the
conduct OF two democrats who.
lille General Wheeler is doing a
good soldiers duty in Cuba. are at
tempting to get hold Of his seat in con-
gress. Joe" Wheeler has been the
member Of the house Of representatives
for the Eighth Alabama district time
out Of mind. Retiring from the rank Of
senior cavalry general in the confeder-
ate army. he found himself famous. but
a good deal the worse of, In pocket, for
the wear and tear Of his military serv-
ice during the civil war. He was lawyer
and planter for a time, but he has seen
from fourteen TO sixteen years Of serv-
ice in congress.
General Wheeler T. advancing in the
sixties and he was deemed TO have a
life tenure on his house membership.
But he promptly enlisted for the wal
against Spain. and he has been a prom
inent figure in the fighting at Santiago.
He did not resign his seat in the pres
ent congress, but 1t is held by some
that he vacated his civil office by enter
ing the military service-that was the
view taken by Congressman Bailey and
announced by him on the floor Of the
house. Yet, should the war end in time
to permit General Wheeler to sit from
December OF this year till next March,
that being the second session of the
present congress. 1t seems not probable
that ne win be barred.
At any rate, there ought TO be a va
cancy next winter for Alabama's Eighth
district, IL Joe" Wheeler is not in the
house to represent II. He surely has a
war record that ought to elect him for
the next term. and 1t is not to be be-
lleved thai the Alabamans will permit
him 10 be crowded out.
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WAR HELPED WOMEN.
Loss of a Million Men in the Civil Conflict
Opened Way for Women I'm Business.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
One of the most interesting as well
as important factors in the labor prob
lem to-day is the employment OF wo-
men in the various departments OF Ia
Dor nee reserved for men, and the
competition of women with men in the
struggle for life.
There were some %, 900, 900 persons of
both sexes engaged in gainful pursuits
of all sorts in 1890. OF these about
1900, 900 were females and $4,000. 900
males. There were. according to the
same census. about $4,000, 900 families In
the United States. In 1860 there were
and of these one-twentieth, or 5OO,0 600.
were females. These were engaged
chiefly in clothing factories, cotton
mills, and In shoe binding, and they
were found almost wholly in the New
England states, whose men had gone
away to sea or to the new lands or the
West and left their women dependent.
In the West and in the South a woman
seldom went away from the home to
work. or. il so. they were occupied with
household duties in families. After the
civil war the situation was vastly
changed. A million men lost their lives
or were so disabled as to be incapaci-
tated TO support themselves. The South
suffered more than any other section,
and many women were left s~elf-depend-
ent. 1t was a new thing 10 see white
women in the Southern states start u
to seek work in avenues that had been
previously closed to women. They could
not take domestic service, becaus such
places were monopoliZed by the negroes
who had been brought up TO that sort
OF work. The posts Of teaching the
young did not afford places for all who
were forced to work. and thus the white
~ - 80 Nknf ais
tiers of the North and West in seeking
the means of earning a livelihood in
every honorable work within their ca
pacity. and, however much the neces-
sity for such a state of things is re-
GREETED, ii must be recognized all the
same.
1t is not only unmanly, but II is out
rageously unjust for men to complain
that women are driving them out of
employment. There are 13, 900, 900 heads
of families in the United States. Some
of these are widows, but the greatest
number are men. There are men enough
in the country TO support all the wo-
men IL they would. The fact is that
they do not. 1t is their own fault. If
every man who ~pretends to be a mar
were supporting a woman as he should,
there would be probably 1000, 900 places
in offices, stores. shops and factories
that are now occupied by women work
ers left free to men, and the women
would be at home.
The worst feature I'm the entire sit
uation is that the women are put off
with about one-half the wages given
to men for the same service. This is an
outrage in many cases. When the wo-
men acquire the power in business
which they have always been able to
WELD in love, they will correct the evil
of lower wages, too.