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The times., 1898-12-13
READY TO SAIL FOR CUBA.
The Transport Mobile VIII Hoist
Her Anchor Today

Her Anchor Today
Savannah, Dec. 1s-The transport Mo-
bile is tonight loaded with soldiers ready
to start for Cuba. Those on board are
the One Hundred and Sixty-first Indiana.
the Third Battalion of the Second Illinois.
the Signal Corps detachment of the Sew
enth Army Corps and the headquarters of
the First Brigade of the Second Division
of the corps. Gen. Williston and staG are
on board. The Mobile sails tomorrow
morning early for Havana.
Lieut. Salazzar, chief surgeon of the
provost hospital of the Seventh Army
Corps. states that there is some one in
Savannah who is giving Gen. Lees SOL
d.ers knockout drops. DIR. Salazzar stated
last evening that large percentage OF
the men brought in for being drunk were
drugged- The party doing this contempti-
bic work can have but one object in view
and that is robbery. Dr. SalazZar says
the soldiers were drugged in a similar
manner in Jacksonville. 1t may be that
certain parties are following the corps
and administering the knockout drops.
The times., 1898-12-13
Must Have Been Primed.
(From The Harttor,t cou-ant.,

1t is certainly a new thing under the sun
for British ambassador. in public speech in
the capital of the country to which he is ae-
credited, to tell that country that il must alter
its behavior toward his country or look out
1or squalls. Yet this is what Sir Edmund Mon
son has just done in Paris, and-a significant
fact-the London Times applauds him for
doing it. 1t is possible, OF course. that Sir Ed
mund made his speech without consulting any
body, but it's very unlikely.
The times., 1898-12-13
Mr. AcCIelIan,s Riu.

The ideas of the younger element of
army officers are supposed to be repre-
seuted in the House bill introduced by
Mr. Mcclellan of New York, which has
for its object the reorganization of the
army Mr.. Mcclellan is Il member of the
Committee on Military Affairs and con-
suited with number of army officers be-
fore drawing up the bill
The times., 1898-12-13

The War Department has had months
in which TO prepare transports for troops
for Cuba, yet wnen the command to move
was gwen there was nothing at hand but
an old cattle boat, wholly foul and unfit
for anything but hogs. Two different In
spectors condemned it and the soldiers
refused to go aboard until they were told
that If they did not embark that they
would be sent into u Northern camp for
the Winter. Can anybody explain this eS-
cept as a part of the same incomperency
and neglect that has marked the War de-
partment conduct of the war?
The times., 1898-12-13
TO PROCEED TO CUBA.
An investigation of the Islands
Postal Service.

Postal Service.
Postmaster General Smith yesterday
appointed the following committee to
proceed to Cuba to investigate and report
upon the condition and requirements OF
the postal service on the island, in view or
the coming military occupation:
W. A. Machen. superintendent of the
free delivery system, chairman; John NJ
Masten. superintendent of the mai 5 at
Brooklyn: A w. Bingham chief of
finance division Postoffice Depar,men
and NJ c. Fosues, inspector. NJ A. Mac.
donald will accompany the committee as
secretary. The commission viii proc sed
to Cuba at once
The times., 1898-12-13
ADMIRAL rEwEY cAB1Ep.
The Dispute Over AEuinaIdo,s Flag.
shin.

ship.
A cablegram was sent to Admiral
Dewey by Secretary Long yesterday, re-
questing him to send by wire a brief ac-
count of his capture of the steamer Alb
bey. formerly the Spanish merchantmen
Passig, in Manila Bay, and the causes
which led to the seizure of the vessel
The admiral is further directed to send
by mail n full history of the matter.
Col. Ed? Hay, attorney for the owner
of the Abbey. William F. Sylvester, of
New York, was at the White House yes
terday afternoon, urging the return of
the steamboat to Mr. Sylvester
This vessel was formerly Aguinaldo's
flagship and when Admiral Dewey made
the capture she was said to have been
without flag or papers and transporting
arms and ammunition to the insurgents.
The times., 1898-12-13
A MONUMENT AT MANILA.
Our Consul General at Singnpor
Has Started Subscription.

In report to the State Department,
Consul General Z. Spencer Pratt, at Sin
gapore. India, states that movement
has been inaugurated to have all Ameri-
cans resident in Asia and the Far East
raise sufficient amount for the erection
at Manila of an imposing monument, to
commemorate the capture of that city
by the United States forces and the
planting of the Stars and Stripes in the
Eastern Hemisphere.
Mr.. Pratt will start the fund with slOt
as his personal subscription. and he pro-
poses that Gen. Otis, in command of the
American army in the Philippines. shall
receive all contributions.
The times., 1898-12-13

The ideas of democracy are evidently
making progress in Germany. when ere
is such an outcry against the pa, n of
the Kaiser's expenses on his Jel usalem
trip out of the treasury as TO compel : is
ministers to abandon their purpose. OF
course, he can afford to pay us own
bills. but he is thrifty, and, b, SIDES. he
thinks his spectacular tour was a great
thing for Germany
The times., 1898-12-13
Our Christina. GIFT.

From the New York SUM-
Mr. Mckinley's commissioners are due in Wash.
ington on December IS, il they make all con.
nections; and they will bring to the Presiden,
and the nation Christmas gift of inestimable
value-peace on Garth and good will to the Philip.
pines.
The times., 1898-12-13

At least the House Military Committee
can have no excuse for reporting in ia
vor of the army bill of one of its men,
bers after listening to General Miles. 1t
might be interesting to have Secretary AL
ger appear before the committee to point
out the benefits of civilian sons of some
body on the military staff. He has had
some recent experience.
The times., 1898-12-13
A Glance Behind.
(From the Toledo Bee. J

Comptroller Dawes by knocking Secretary
Cages financial policy. has put currency reto NJ
ers in a pretty stew. And the message Int a
aggressive as the gold standard advocates hsFesi
for. Is Mckinley looking out OF the corner o
his eye at his frst-loye?
The times., 1898-12-13

The public may not be deeply interested
in any particular canal measure. but there
is no doubt that it is thoroughly alive
to the Importance of preventing the loss
of our opportunity to have u canal and to
have exclusive control over it.
The times., 1898-12-13
Voluntecr. for Haxann.

A telegram received at the War De-
partment yesterday announced the de-
parture of the, Second Illinois Volunteers
from Savannah. bound for Havana on
the TRANSPORT Michigan.
The times., 1898-12-13

The War Department was informed yes
terday of Gen. Brooke's illness. Il is be-
lieved by his army friends that he wi !
recuperate more rapidly here than in the
salty ocean atmosphere at Fort Monroe
His sickness. which is not now esarded
as serious. resulted from change of cE-
mate from Porto Rico TO this country.
The times., 1898-12-13

monopoly of the wisdom Of the nation as,
to subjects of general concern. They may
very well seek to profit by the i-eas of
other people.
The times., 1898-12-13

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, OF Chi
cago, hereby oeitifss that il has by its expert
examiners. ps,vsn and sttested the circulation
OF THE TINES. Of Washington, ID. G. The daily
average PAID ciTcui Iiion for the month of Oc-
Iober. 1s9s, % SOC copies
This Is GUARANTEED 10 the advertisers of
the country by BOND OF s5O,000 in the Fidelity
ard Deposit Company of Maryland. deposited
with the Northwes.e National Bank, Of Chicago.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
ByJ. X. MASON. President.
The times., 1898-12-13

The organization of a huge electrical
monopoly in New York which places the
city at its mercy for light and transpor-
tation may increase the public interest
in the promise of compressed air as a
motor. However, in spite of the old
phrase, free as air, the compressed
kind viii probably. in its turn, become
the property Of trust.
The times., 1898-12-13
GEN. BROOKE COMING HERE.
IL Is Relieved He VIII Teceperate
More Rapidly In This City.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 12.-Maj. Gen.
Brooke. recently in command in Port
Rico. sailed with his staff tonight from
Old Point upon the Washington Lns
steamer for Washington
The times., 1898-12-13

Gov.-elect Benton McMilhn is having
considerable pressure brought to bear on
him to permit the use of his name in the
coming senatorial contest in Tennessee. 1t
is McMillin's intention al present to take
the oath of office as governor next month
and serve out his term as such. However.
his friends are assuring him that his elec-
| ton to the Senate can be accomplished.
and the temptation will undoubtedly be
strong to tell his friends to go ahead. Mr.
McMillin is one of the oldest members of
the House in length of continuous service
and he is well versed in legislative mat
terS.
Evening star., 1898-12-13
ADDITIONAL SENTENCE,
Prisoner Sent to WOrkhouse Had
Committed Prior Offense.

Charles Brewer, alias James c. Smith
the young colored man who was sent down
for three months by Judge Scott last week
for impersonating a health office inspector
was given an additional sentence of six
months In Jail by Judge Kimball today.
The charge against him was the larceny
OF 50 few days before the prisoner was
arrested on the other charge he was in
the Police Comt to see a friend who was
tried. Tom Clark. colored, was locked up
that day and Brewer Volunteered to go 10
his employer and get So for him. Although
brewer was a stranger to him, Clark sent
him on the errand. but he failed to return,
Mr. marks. who employed Clark had given
the ~, and was surprised to be informed
mat the tine had not been paid
complaint was made to the police but
peIore Detective Muller could locate Brewer
ne was arrested and sent to the work.
mouse. When he reached that institution
ne was promptly recognized by Clark. and
today's trial was the result
Judge kimball in imposing the maximum
sentence said he was only sorry he could
not make it more severe.
Evening star., 1898-12-13
NAY ATTACH PENALTIES.
Comm issiORers to Control Street
Pmrkings by Proper Regulations.


An opinion was rendered today by the at
torney for the District to the effect that
tie act of July /, 1898, vesting in the Dis
trict Commissioners control of street park
iEgS authorizes them to make all needful
rules and regulations for the government
and care of such parkngs. and to annex
thereto such reasonable penalties as will
secure their enforcement. 1t is understood
that the attorneys opinion will receive
the approval of the Commissioners and
that they will make the rules and regula-
tIOns suggested by him as necessary to
make the law effective
The opinion was rendered in the matter
OF complaint recently made by Messrs.
Randell Webb and VIM. A. De Caindry rel
ative to alleged occupation for private
business purposes Of the parking at the
corner of 19th and H streets
Section ]. says the Districts legal adj
wiser, of the act of July l, 1898, cOnfers
upon the Commissioners jurisdiction and
{" ntrul of street parking in the streets and
avenues of the District of Columbia and
section u OF the s2me act authorizes the
Commissioners to make all needful rules
and regulations for the government and
care OF said parking, an to annex to such
rules and regulations such reasonable penal
ties as Will secure their enforcement. There
would seem to be no defect in the law
The difficulty with the proceeding in the
Police Court referred to by Mr.. Webb was
that Garden. the defendant was proceeded
against fo" supposed violation of a stat
ute to which there was penalty attach
ed The act of Congress above referred to
provides no penalty, but authorizes the
Commissioners to make rules and regua-
tons in regard to parking and to pre-
scribe penalties for their enforcement NV
opinion is, the Commissioners should make
rules and regulations for the government
OF street parking. and prescribe penalties
Tor their enforcement. When this is done
the occupation of street parking may be
pTohibited.'
Evening star., 1898-12-13
DEATH OF MRS. BRIGHT.
Wife of the SerEeant-at-Arms of the
Senate Expired This Morning.


Senate Expired This Morning.
The death of Mrs. Letitia Merrick Bright,
wife of Col. Richard j. Bright sergeant-at-
arms of the United States Senate. occurred
at $40 o'clock this morning at her resi-
derce, 13o street northeast.
Mrs. Bright had not been in robust health
since she suffered an attack of grip five
years ago, being left at that time with an
affection of the heart. AS result of this
trouble. it is believed, Mrs. Bright was
stricken with paralysis of the brain at 2:30
O'Clock yesterday morning, and her physi-
clans at once reg .rded her recovery as
hope ess. She fingered until $40 o'clock
the evening before her fatal attack Mrs.
Bright joined the. family a dinner. and
there was no evidence that there was any
change for the worse in her condition. Mrs.
Bright's maiden name was Letitia Merrick
Smith, her parents home being in Madison,
Ind. She was a general favorite among
large circle of friends. She leaves three
children, Richard ]. Bright, jr., Frank S.
Bright and Miss NJ. B. Bright.
The funeral will take place Thursday
afternoon at , o'cock from the late resi-
of St Johns Episcopal Church will Off
ciate- The interment Will be in Rock Creek
cemetery.
A number of Colonel Brights friends in
the Senate called at his home today.
Evening star., 1898-12-13
-bDpn EVENINGS


A FEW CENTS worth Of en-
l"us Toys and Tree Ornaments
from ]. Jay GOULD'S WONDER
STORE, 421 9th St, will make
the children happy. All sorts of
material for making Tree Orna-
nents. Scrap Book Pictures. Can
dy Boxes, Tinsel, Glass Balls,
Crepe Paper, Sc; Gold Paint
1Oc.: Snow, Wax Candles, The
aters, Motto Papers. Sea Shells,
Paper Napkins, Tree Candles,
Masks. Paper Dolls, Cornucoplas.
Metallic Christmas Cards, Sc. I;
Spool Wire, Gold and Silver Pa
per. Brick, Roof Paper. Green
Mess, Gelatine Paper. Wonders
for Christmas, It,
Evening star., 1898-12-13
.haa .he medfal Idepartment. An was

than the medical department All was
done by me that could be done
The witness refused to say whether or
NOT General Brooke was the responsible
person, but he did not hesitate to say that
the commanding general repeatedly failed
to notice or carry out his recommendations.
inefficient Medical Men.
hospital tents the witness replied in the
affirmative.
..As the division hospitals were organ
ized,v said DR.. Conner. were you able to
secure tentage in sufficient quantities to
supply the demand?'
"Yes, enough to meet the emergencies,
but not as abundantly as was desirable
AS to the division hospitals the witness
said
1.-The hospital of the first division, Is.
Corps, was In outrageously bad condition
I became convinced that the only way to
remedy it was to take hold of the admins
tration myself. 1 found. upon examination,
an abundance Of medicines and medical
Evening star., 1898-12-13

supplies that had not been used, and not
stored as to be used, and the working
force was in an absolutely paralyzed con-
dition. No man had place and remained
in it. Everything was at SKIES and sevens
There was no head, and there was no har-
mony. The officer in charge was mex
perienced but hardworking."
Did you report to your superior officer,
the surgeon general that officers under
you were ineffcient?" asked Dr. Conner.
mo, SIR
Were there others?
The whole command, so far as want of
experience was concerned, was inefficient.
II had had authority to appoint my own
men for medical positions with the corps
and divisions, 7 believe I could have found
more competent officers.
Recess intervened and afterward the wit
ness resumed his testimony.
Evening star., 1898-12-13
RecOmme e n datiOns Unheeded.


DR.. Conner then led the witness to detail
his efforts toward changing Camp grounds
of the regiments. Col. Hartsuff read a
letter he wrote the adjutant general In
which he stated that the Signal Corps had
occupied their camp ground several months
and ne deemed ii advisable that they
should move ii. The letter was lengthy and
entered thoroughly and fully into the Dues
ton of the sanitary state of the camp. 1t
contained explicit recommended tions con-
cerning the use of wells, well water, sinks
soft-drink venders and other features like
ly to be injurious to the soldiers. In spite
of this things remained as they were up
to the time he left the camp on july y
last. He said that there were instances
where his recommendations had been wbol-
ly disregarded by the commanding general
His recommendations in reality were lit,,o
more than paper manifestoes. Evils COM
plained of were not eradicated anG there
was never any metho6ical or systemati,
disposal of nuisances complained of.
Il have here in my hand" said the wit
ness, holding up package "copies of or
ders. sanitary orders. calling the attention
OF the various regiments matters vital
to their health, but which were never
needed"
DR. Connerm.Ultimately the responsibility.
rested where?"
Colonel Hartsuff-"Upon higher shoulders
Evening star., 1898-12-13

paIl OF the war revenue act relating to
stamps on checks, drafts certffcatas oe oe
deposit, etc Vi
by MI Showalter of Pennsylvania. To
encourage the enlistment of soldiers in
of oiIlie OF war and to facilitate the granting
dierS soi-
by Mr.. Foss of Illinois: To prevent the
oesecration OF the United States flag and
~ iS use LOT advertisements.
By Mr.. Maxwell of Nebraska To os,oh
iish government telegraph and telephone
lines. ePiioiie
Evening star., 1898-12-13
VIII of William II. TnxIor

by the Will Of the late William H. Tay-
ior' dated August II. 1897. and naming w.
c. Thomas of Atlanta, Ga, executor. be-
quests OF 500 each are made to Jupiter
Taylor and Samuel Taylor brothers of the
deceased Certain real estate in Atlanta. II
Is directed. shall be sold to pay for the ed
while other Atlanta real estate is he,
9ueathed to Charlotte Smith, a sister of
the testator.
Evening star., 1898-12-13
MCKmeW'se
0S3 Pa. Avenue.
Beautiful Imported
Coats & Suits.
Especially selected for gilt
Giving.

r> VERY year folks are becom-
VIZ, ing more practical in their
~ gift giving. Good, sensible.
articles OF real utility are now
taking the place of the fancy moth
ngs which are OF no practical use.
We have sold more fine coats and
suits this December for gift-giving
han in any previous season. Come
n and select your gifts now while
The assortments are still complete:
Latest novelties in Fine Tailor made Suits from
New York, Berlin and Paris. at $11 to $50 Hani-
some Coats from 'he same fashion ccnters at 50 to
$50. Beautiful line of Golf Capes $40. Other
Tapes from 81 to S75. Superb line OF highclass
Velvet and Velour Coats and Capes.
Evening star., 1898-12-13

Among the bills and resolutions intro
duced in the House yesterday were the fol-
lowing:
By Mr.. Lloyd Of Missouri: To repeal that
Evening star., 1898-12-13

aGaaSay AGFaVaa OH 6H8ae
Imported Lingerie.
We've had the leading French
makers of Fine Lingerie design
and complete expressly for us a
line of their highest-grade Mus
lin Undergarments. We delayed
ours until the rush of their reg
ular season was over-tO the
end that we secured their undi-
vided attention. We put the gar
ments on sale tomorrow-and
suggest their appropriateness
for Christmas gifts. They're not
cheap. They're about as costly
as any Underwear you have ever
seen. But they deserve to be
for it's undoubtedly the finest
YOU have ever seen.
Complete sets or single gar
mentS. g 81
Western Sect5on-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-13
Queen Anne Cologne.
dplS6C6

Finest in the world. We can't say
to' much or say it too strongly in
favor Of this cologne. DELIGHTFULLY."-
r.tr">GirE- Special pricos:
'N''' iTtlI7-S- 80 SIC.
81 uu BOTTLES t->.................- S,,
S--uH bottles ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81 y,
Handsome Glass STOPPER Bottles Of
Queen Anne and Violet Water-iust
pa MP for the holidays. 42c and s9c
Rabuteaus Violet Water.
'I.25 size. SIC.
Evening star., 1898-12-13
Grand Gift
Posi- utilities
At nertZ'g.

Nowhere will you find such an
other stock of Peifum"ries. Toilet
Articles and Sterling Silver Novel
ties. and they are just the kind
you'd want To gi!c They're the
best products in each particular
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-11
WHERE TROOPS
SHOULD LAND

''San Juan il where tse troops should
be landed. The American tieet should
finish the work that Adni iral Sampson
start I'd last month, and batter GOV n
MORO and Fort San Cnrlol. Th, forts
arc not at all impregnaple. We can de-
stroy them at som, expense. butt judging
from the previous bombardment, without
loss OF lifs. Tton the troops can he
landed to defeat the Span sh soldiers and
taKs possession OF the city. The occupa-
tion of San Juan would end the war in
Porto kico, for the span inrds could not
make a stand anywhere else. L 90 nft
underestimate the strength of the forts
New batteries have been constructed,
new modern guns MOUNTED and the force
of 5000 Spanish regular soldiers has been
doubled. The 1000 yoiup teers aro value
lsss. Thore are Rsrrisons at Ponce.
MayaRuez and other towps, but the great
mass Of troops Is at San Juan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-11
THE CHANCES
FOR PEACE
Remote Probability Of a
Settlement.
DISCUSSING PROSPECTS.
Hesitation 0fthe Powers 10 Approach
This Country.
ONE READY TO ACT AS MEDIATOR

Washington, June 11.-Reports from
Madrid that Spain. through the minis
ter OF foreign affairs. Count Rio. had
taken formal steps toward securing
peace. have not been made apparent by
any action i'm Washington up TO this
time. There has been no proposition for
peace or for an armistice. nor has there
even been an entering wedge OF inquiry
as TO how such a proposition would be
accepted.
The Madrid reports stated that the
Spanish ambassador to Austria had been
instructed to seek the good offices of
Austria in bringing forward the peace
propositions; but IL this be true. the Aus
trian minister Mr.. Won Hengelmuller,
has not conveyed to the state depart
ment any indications that Austria is
ready to act. On the contrary. Mr.. Won
Hengelmuler does not appear TO think
that his. services will be required here in
the near future, as he leaves next Tues
day for New London, taking his official
staff for summers vacation.
At the same time, the prospects OF
peace continue to be discussed In diplo-
matte circles, and IL is known that at
least one of the great powers OF Europe
stands ready to act as peace mediator
in case the United States will make a
suggestion that such movement would
not meet with disfavor. One OF the most
influential members of the diplomatic
corps, the ambassador OF a continental
power, said today concerning peace pos
sibllities: There will be no offer OF
mediation from outside. Such a move
ment, IL il comes at all. should comeat
the suggestion OF the United States that
II would be acceptable. Let your gov
ernment intimate that II would be will
ing to discuss the terms on which peace
could be restored, and feel sure that
at least one government of Europe will
be ready TO meet this suggestion and do
Its utmost. in spirit friendly to both
opposing nations. toward putting an end
to the present conflict and bringing them
together on a basis honorable TO both.
Until that is done. rest assured that these
reports of peace offers are not to be
credited. for in the light of experience
foreign governments will not invite the
United States TO q course OF action until
first assured that IL is the course which
this country itself desires to have taken"
This view was repeated by other mem
bers of the diplomatic corps. and II may
be taken as fairly rejecting the views
entertained by the foreign representa-
tives here. With this hesitation on the
part of foreign powers as TO making the
first overture, and with no indication
that the authorities here would invite
or entertain such overtures, the chances
OF a peace settlement seem remote de-
spite the talk in that direction from
abroad.