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hope to fully recover. He had struggled

hope to fully recover. He had struggled
through many years of pain and suffer-
ing, vainly striving to keep his place
among wage-earners who had suffered
nothing for the country, and to support
himself and faithful wife, whom he had
married when he was in the flush Of
young manhood, and who clnng to him
and cared for him through all the years
when he was waging losing battle with
accommodating diseases.
At length he dies, and the Pension
Bureau begins an ignoble chafferlng
with her as to how much generous
Government should give her, ending
with cutting her rightful allowance in
two.
Fortunately she has friends who
appeal the case to Congress. Then,
simply and merely because the Pension
Bureau has refused to do its plain duty
a number of Senators and Representa-
tives have to take time from other
public duties to consider this case.
Thirteen Senators, composing the Senate
Committee on Pensions, Is Representa-
tives composing the House Committee
on Invalid Pensions gravely consider
the matter, prepare report, debate the
matter again in Committee of the Whole,
pass the bill through each House, an
engrossed bill is sent to the President
and receives his signature. All this be-
cause the Commissioner of Pensions will
not do his plain, obvious duty.
It is wonder that Congress has so
long endured such waste of its time,
by its troublesome and law-nullifying
subordinate.
Then, think of how many thousands
of veterans and their widows there must
be who cannot command the influence
to secure the righting of their wrongs,
as Mrs. Stack has been fortunate enough
to do.
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THE NATIONAL TRBuNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY

Department in the general staff, absorts
the Ordnance Department into the Ar
tillery Corps, and abolishes the Signal
Corps, transferring the duties of that
corps to the Engineer Corps and the
officers to the infantry. 1t gives the
Quartermaster's and Subsistence Depart
ments each regiment of 1000 enlisted
men.
One of the new features is require
ment that all officers of the general
staff shall perform tour of duty be-
fore each promotion, which would give
them line duty at least every 10 years.
This is the German method.
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THE trirartite Government of the
Samoan Islands Kiss not worked to the
satisfaction Of any of the three Govern.
ments, and it is rev proposed that they
be diviaed, giving Germany Apia, the
capital, the United States the island Of
Tuitwila, on whicA is the fine harbor Of
Pago Page. where We have already 8
coaling station, and Great Britain the
other island. The acknowledged failure
of the triparute arrangement shows the
wisdom of our insisting upon control Of
the whole of the Philippines.
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REGULAR Army officers have never
been accused of being too stinted in
their calls for men, and yet Gen. Miles
thinks that we Can get along very com.
fortably with 1000 Regulars and 1000
native troops in Porto Rico. 10000 in
Cuba, and about $4,000 in the Philip
pines This is to start with, and the
number will be rapidly reduced as the
people fall into our way of doing things.
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GEN. GREELy had ne complaints to
make to the War Investigating Com.
mission. The Signal Corps had done
everything expected of it in way that
commanded general praise 1t was al
ways up TO time ~ith everything, and il
Gen. Shafter indicated desire to have
q telegraph. telephone or flag station on
any part of the firing line. he had ii
there as seen as lac expressed the wish
Within 80 days after the men of the
Corps had volunteered they were doing
fine work ON the fring-line around
Santiago. He had lost no men by dis
ease, but two of his force had Their
horses shot from under them. He re
garded the question of supplies as {
very simple one, if proper business mer
were put in charge. Three good busi
ness men could get together and in ;
itfle while devise a system as mucl
better than the present as the present j
better than that of $50 years ago. i
was Gen. Greeley who had informed I'll,
Government that Cervera was at Santi
ago. He had agents at Habana and al
through Cuba, who communicated Will
him constantly.
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REORGANIZATION OF TINE ARMY.


The reorganization and increase of
the army is bound to come, and already
three bills are before the House for that
purpose.
The first is by Maj.-Gen. Miles, Com
mander of the Army. 1t provides for
ID regiments of cavalry, Ia of seacoast
artillery, two of field artillery, two of
engineers, and 80 of infantry. The
present establishment is 10 regiments of
cavalry, seven of artillery, a battalion
of engineers, and % regiments of In
fantry.
Mai. Gen. Miles's bill makes the cav
airy regiments consist Of Loco men,
besides the necessary officers, the sea-
csast artillery to have 1,2ee men. the
field artillery 1882, and the infantry
1900. Each regiment shall consist
of three battaliens, with a Colonel,
Lieutenant-C Colonel, Majors, - Cap
tains, IA First Lieutenants, and ~
Second Lieutenants. Each troop of
cavalry is to consist of First Sergeant,
Quartermaster-S Sergeant, 6 Duty Ser
geants, 6 Corporals. cook Corporal,
2 farriers and blacksmths, sadler, a
WAGNER, 2 trumpeters, and 62 privates.
Each seacoast battery of heavy artillery
shall consist Of First Sergeant, IL
Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 2 musicians, /
WAGNER, and so privates, Of whom not
more than 40 shall be F" first-cass."
Each light battery shall consist of a
First Sergeant, Quartermaster-Sergeant,
Veterinary Sergeant, 6 Sergeants, 9
Corporals, a artifcers, 2 teamsters,
WAGNER, l guidon, and 60 privates, Of
whom not more than 40 shall be first
class" Each infantry company is to
consist Of First Sergeant, Quarter
master-Sergeant, A Sergeants, II Cor
porals, cook (CorporaI, WAGNER, l
artifcer, 2 trumpeters, and u privates
There are TO be l General, 2 Lieu.
tenant Generals, 6 Major-Generals of
infantry, l Major-General of cavalry,
Major-General of artillery, Is Briga-
der Generals Ct infantry, Brigadier-
Generals of cavalry, 2 Brigadier-Gen
erals of artillery.
| The bill increases the general staff of
the Army, and makes the Adjutant and
Inspector Generals Major Generals. The
other heads Of staff departments re-.
main Bri2adier- Generals. The Army
is to be divided into two corps, and to
have strength of 100000 men.
/, The bill introduced by Representa-
tive John A. T. Hull, Chairman of the
House Committee ON Military Affairs,
follows generally the same lines as Gen.
: Alilcs's.
A bill introduced by Representative
George B. Mcclellan, of New York,
. follows the same lines in many respects,
but is supposed to represent the ideas of
the younger clement of the Army. 1t
makes some very radical changes in the
; staff and las some novel features. 1t
/ consolidates the Adjutant- Generals De-
pariment and the Inspector-General' S
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GEN. MILES proposes proportion Of
one Regular soldier to every 1000 of
our population. As we have on oc-
casion turned cut 125 good fighting
volunteers to every thousand Of our
population, one Regular soldier ought
not to be very much Of a menace to
our liberties.
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IT must be very disceuraging to the
MugwumPs and Little Americans to
note the brilliant success which attends
the Governments Of Gems Woods and
Henry over "alisa races" The only
thing is to make the right man Gov.
ernor, and then give him tolerably free
hand
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THE TREATY OF PEACE.

Inc Treaty or Geace was actualIv
signed by the Commissioners at Paris
between $40 and S:45 p. m. last Satur-
day. 1t was in duplicate, and each copy
contained the English and Spanish texts
in parallel columns. There was little OF
the spectacular accompanying the mo-
mentous act, by which was consummated
the final obliteration of the once proud
Spanish Empire this side the ocean and
the nearly equal destruction of her
sovereignty in the East Indies. Ten
gentlemen, the Americans in full even
ing dress, the Spaniards in black frock
coats, with their attendants, gathered
about a mahogany table in superbly-
decorated chamber, and affixed their
signatures to the parchments, and after
exchanging courtesies separated, the
Americans with the proud consciousness
of having done a momentous work for
their country, the Spaniards with sense
of relief that their hard and unwelcome
task was finished. The two Nations
will now go their several ways to widely
diyerging destinies. If there is any
health in Spain the loss of her colonies
will prove a regeneration for her. She
can now devote her energies to her
domestic concerns, and make the fertile
and resourceful peninsula again the
garden of Europe The intense cor
ruption of her politics has made her
colonies an INCUBUS, to her, robbing her
of her youth and treasure for the benefit
of ring of spoilsmen. 1t is gravely feared
however that the springs of her life have
become SO poisoned that there can be no
recovery for her, and that she is destined
to become the bone Of contention among
the Nations ofrEurope, eventually pass
ing under the administration of France,
if France continues to hold her position
among the Great Powers.
For the United States there opens up
a career, as world-pewer, of limitless
expansion, Of infinite value to mankind
as potent factor in the spread Of
Humanity and civilization, and Of glory
and prosperity to ourselves. We are
going to show the world that by rule
of Justice and absolute right colonies
can be made entirely peaceful, prosper
Gus, contented, loyal, and progressive,
and that everywhere the Star Spangled
Banner will be the welcome symbol of
the greatest good to the greatest number.
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Now it Is announced that the Presi-
dents Civil Service order will siumber
in its pigeon-hole until he gets back from
his Southern trip next week. :" How
long, o, Lord, shall justice wait ?"
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AGUINALDo's crowd say that they
will accept nothing but freedom and
independence. Unfortunately, their
ideas of freedom and independence are
privilege to loot everybody else. This
is what Uncle Sam pledged himself not
to allow.
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WHEN even such a near neighbor as
President Iglesias expresses unbounded
surprise at the greatness of this country
there would seem to be some excuse for
the dense ignorance of France and
Spain as to our power and resources.
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FROM the number and standing Of
the Filipinos who are making them
selves heard in favor of annexation it
would seem that Aguinaldo's Admins
tration has struck its off year.
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The 203d N. Y. marched through
the streets of Habana last Sunday, with
band playing, colors flying, and SO the
work of AUGMENTATION is begun at the
fountain-head.
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A Modern Maid.

CIiIclIHUtt E1IuutT.
"Am the first girl you ever loved,' she
asked him, more matter of habit
than any thing else.
Il cannot tell a lie,' said he. you are
not. You are simply the best of the
bunch.' Being modern maid, she was
content W ith that.
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A Trus:wor v officer.
st. Louis Republic.

Living Skeleton president of Freaks
Secret Society)-Our organization, ladies
and gentlemen, is about perfected. It
will be necessary, however, To select d
treasurer. Who shall ii be?
Chorus of MEMBERSHIP legless wonder.
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AMONG the many harmful things Of
President Cleveland's first Administers
ton was his failure to secure the adj
vantages in respect to the construction
of the Nicaragua Canal which had
been planned by President Arthur's
Administration in the negotiation with
Nicaragua of the Frelinghuysen-Zavala
Treaty. This, in consideration of ST.
600, ZOO to be paid Nicaragua, gave US
a strip of territory II miles wide. and
all the rights and privileges necessary
to the construction and proper control
of the canal. President Cleveland,
with his customary zeal to repudiate
the work of his predecessor, withdrew
the treaty from before the Senate, and
FASTENED to assure Great Britain that he
regarded the Clayton Bulwer Treaty as
binding Oh the United States. The
principal object of this was, probably,
to throw discredit upon Mr.. Blaine,
who had declared the Clayton Bulwer
Treaty defunct. and imperative. Con
sequently, every step now taken toward
the construction ofrthe canal is ham
pered by the necessity of undoing some
of Mr.. Cleveland's mangling work.
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The story of the way our Flag was
received at Marianao sounds like the
Joyful conquest of Porto Rico.
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Isl Klegg and his chum Shorty, whose
adventures as recruits and veterans have for
so long amused the comrades and many
others, visit Sis home, and on the return
trip are detailed to aid in "getting into
shape" n number of recruits, gathered in
Indiana by members of the regiment on that
duty. All take the train for the front
again. They reach the field of Chickamauga
and engage in fierce battle, after finding their
regiment. ST and Shorty capture q rebel
flag, but both fall in the melee.
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HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL.

Meeting Of the Choteau County Wool.
growsrs' Association.
Great Falls, June 1o.-The meeting Of
the North Choteau County Wool Crow
ers' association At Chinook was highly
successful. according to the reports Of
those who were fortunate enough to
attend. Chinook maintained its old
reputation for entertaining guests. and
all of the visitors speak warmly of the
reception given them. The attendance
was larger than ever before, larger
than vas expected, in fac. There were
about 40 members of the association
present. and in addition many who are
Indirectly interested in wool growing.
The president, J.. d. Thompson OF
Fort Benton was unable, through pres
sure Of other business, to attend. and
the chair was occupied by Joseph
Hirshberg. the vice president. Among
other business transacted by the asso-
citation vas the election of officers for.
the coming year, and the following
were chosen: President, Frank Free
man; vice president, Joseph Hirshberg:
secretary. William Hensen: executive
committee. Julius Lehfeldt Of Big
Sandy. Benjamin Phillips of Malta. c.
M. Jacobs of Chinook.
The question of brands and branding
was fully discussed without action be-
ing taken definitely. Shearing charges
also came in for consideration, n the
association went on record in favor Of
paying 6 to 7 cents, it being the unani-
nous opinion of the members that that
was reasonable compensation. h as
ISOLATION recommended hat letters of
recommendation should be given to ef-
ficient employees when leaving the serv-
ice of an employer. Inc that such let
ters be credited by all members of the
association. Indirectly this might be
construed as having a tendency to shut
out Of employment all men who failed
to receive such letters.
DIR. M. z. Knowles. the state veterin-
arian, was present at the meeting and
addressed the s~heepmen on the subject
of sheep diseases and their remedies,
and also IN the Quaratine law. His
address met with deep interest and at
tention. The proceedings OF the whole
! meeting were of great value, n the
enthusiasm was apparent. Eight new
members were added to the roll. and
ii is likely that others will Join later.
As usual the citizens of Chinook
turned out and entertained their guests
royalty. On the arrival of the train
which bore most Of the members the
Chinook band gave them a serenade.
and this was later followed by an open
air concert and a grand banquet. There
wac also q free ball in the evening,
and everything possible was done to
make the visit pleasant. The members
say that they look forward to next
years meeting with p~leasurable antici-
patton.
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MINERS UNION DAY.

II VIII Not Ne Onctally Observed In
belt nj Year.
Special Correspondence Of the STANDARD.
Belt, June lo.-Miners' Union day,
June Is. will not be o~ffcially observed
by the Miners union. and 1t is not be-
lieved anything OF any great amount Of
interest will be going on. The great
mile foot race between Hanson and
Duckett has been postponed until the
10th inst. What will no doubt prove to
be a very interesting game OF ball will
be played by the clerks in the mercan-
tile department Of the A. c. m. Co.
against the clerks in the coal depart
ment. Superintendent Kinney will um-
pire the game. Some Of the boys have
played In professional teams. while 9TH
ers of them have never been nearer a
game than the top seat In the grand
stand. The game will be played OF the
bench west of town. A surgeon and
water boy will be in attendance. The
football team III not yet put In an ap-
psarance, but now that Island park Is
drying up and the ground In good
shape, they win probably soon be out.
The Belt Grays will play ball At Sand
Coulee on the 18th, md are confident
they can do the twin camps up In a
brown Peterson d Gillen,
managers Of Island park. had intended
to offer purses for the various field
sports on the 18th, but as III union de-
cided not to celebrate, they abandoned
the idea, and q great many of our peo-
pie will no doubt visit Sand Coulee
on that day.
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n~ourishAnG IN their ne1ghborhooA and
large crops are expected BY the ranch
ers-
Mn. Martin Maginnh Of Helena. who
has been visiting Nj. and Nn L. C..
Phelps Of this city for several dayA has
returned 10 her home.
W.. J. Pratt oe New whAtcem, wash.
q resident Of Fort Benton In the early
'0os, b visiting his sister. Mru. George
d. patteruo0, at that place and renew
Ing old Acquaintance.
M Catherine Edwards. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. n. Edwards. who has
been extending school In Virginia. win
arrive In thb city some lime next week
and will spend the summer vacation
with her parents.
The wedding OF B. L. Powers. attor-
ney for Choteau county. and Miss A. W.
Miskey 10 reported from Fort Benton.
The wedding was very quiet and the
ceremony was performed BY Rev.. f. L.
Russell OF IN Methodist church. Mr..
and Mrs. Powers hav gone to the coast
on their wedding tour.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Locher. who re-
side on the west side, have received a
telegram stating that the dead body OF
their son Charles he's been found by the
side of the railway track on his ranch
near Ojata. N. d. The deceased was 26
years Of age and unmarried. No fur
ther details Of his death have been
learned.
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Wars are commonly known among third
parties by the names Of the two nations
involved, and II is a serious fact that
the name OF the losing nation usually
precedes that OF the victor. ConsideN-
lions of euphony and not sentiment OBJ
tain. In the war between France and
Prussia France was completely crushed
in a short time. but the contest. by gener-
al consent. In know as the Franco-Prus-
sian war. The recent wal In the far east.
which led to the partition of China. now
actively in progress. was known as the
Chinese-Japanese. or, in European
phraseology, the Sino-Japanese war. A
still more recent example is the 0rseco-
Turkish war. In which Greece was badly
whipped.
To the superstitious the name currently
given to our conflict with Spain may. by
analogy. seem an augury of success for
our arms. Europe calls IL the Spanish
American war. An objection to this name
is that Ii gives rise to ambig uities. as the
term Spanish-American In commonly used
to designate the various countries OF
South America. Perhaps for this reason
there In q growing tendency In Europe
to call the war Hispano-American- An
other objection in the eyes of Europe
to either Of these names n the jealousy
with hich II regards our assumption of
the name America. America. II Is con-
tended. applies to the whole OF North and
South America. and this country Is more
often referred to as 1.-The States" even
by England.-New York Sun
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GREAT FALLS NOTES.

A. C.. Fleming Of Augusta is a visitor
to Great Falls.
Miss Power and Merlin Power have
gone to Chicago, where they will Join
their father. John w. Power.
A marriage license has been issued In
Choteau county to Z. j. Pepin OF Chi
nook and Miss A. A. Nemetx Of Havre.
M. l. Strong. a prominent rancher
and stockman of the Sun River valley.
is in the city to-day on business.
Mrs. II. w. Kraus and children ar
rived from Pondera last night n are
visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. Jack Like will leave in the early
part of next week for a visit with her
parents in Concord. Mimi.
A populist convention will be held in
this city on July 2 for the Purpose of Sc
lecting delegates to the state conven
ton.
r. E.. Molt. the west side grocer. In
erecting q frame cottage of four rooms
near his present home. the total cost to
be about s1.ooo.
C. Z. williams. a fruit grower of the
Bitter Root valley. is attending this
term of the district court, being inter-
ested in a case on trial.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Thrasher are In
the city from their large ranch near
kvans They report that everything Is