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The times., 1898-12-22

After the holidays we may expect Con-
gress to consider the question of an In
vestigation OF the conduct OF the war.
However. the chief object to be gained by
an inquiry is already doomed to defeat.
II was hoped that the revelation of hor-
rors caused by the exercise of unwarrant-
ed authority by the adjutant general and
by the appointment of staff officers
through political influences would insure
the adoption of an army bill that would
prohibit these things in future. 1t ap-
pears that there is too much Administra-
ton pressure to allow such a bill to be
enacted.
The times., 1898-12-22
auny'~ Chance. Lie In Caucus.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.)

The disposition OF Republican members OF the
legislature to refuse TO enter controlled
by Quay until after his case has been disposed
of by trial has been strengthened by the publ-
cation of District Attorney Grahams answer in
the certiorari proceedings. II is being whispered
about that enough votes against Quay have been
secured TO beat him in caucus; but this may be
nothing more than a trick to get his opponents
TO attend. Then il outvotcd, they would be
The safe thing TO do is TO keep out OF the caucus
and let the battle be fought out the floor of
senate and house. The caucus is misused when
it is employed 10 force upon the party 4 candi-
date obnoxious to strong minority.
The times., 1898-12-22

tions of the commanding general as far
as he could without getting within reach
of the enemy's shells. told the House Mill
tary Committee that no officer or soldier
had ever complained of any lack of sup
plies in the recent war; that 1t was the
best cared for army in modern times, and
he had never heard of any defects in the
supply service. What a tremendous effect
the revelation of the state of things de-
scribed by General Miles must have on
him-the failure of Shafter to obtain prop
er means of landing troops and supplies;
the woeful lack OF everything pertaining
TO the hospital service; the rotten meat
that smelled like an embalmed corpse;
the spoiled provisions that had to be
dropped into the sea. where the sharks fed
at its sight. When he learns all this and
that 1t is all the result of his own and
Secretary Alger's amateur war making
Gen. Corbin will be disposed to resign and
go back to the pursuits of civil and pri-
yate life.
The times., 1898-12-22

~ Is cursed thereby. Men are far more
often cursed by the lack of responsible
ties They are drowned in security" in
their own material welfare and in their
want of real difficulties with which to
grapple. Depend upon it, the men who
have to deal with the terrible difficulties
which the Indian government occasional
iy encounters are not made worse hut
better, citizens thereby. With the ale
CATION that an oversee empire would
mean increased corruption in America.
Mr.. Chamberlain deals very we'll He
shows that our politics has been purified
not made more corrupt, as the empire
has increased.
And here We may note that Mr.. Cham
berlain also touches upon one very I'M
portant questionable question of (
salaries. If the Americans try TO pay
small salaries to their colonial admins
traitors they will almost certainly Iun on
the rock of corruption. They want to in
sist on a very high standard. moral as
well as intellectual in their imperial civil
servants. and they will only be abe to
insist on II If they make those posts de-
siraoie enough to attract really good
men, and valuable enough to make dis
missal very severe penalty.
We have but one more word TO urge.
America originally taught US how 70 gov
erH our empire BY their righteous and
vehement refusal to submit TO s, stem
under which the colonies were TO be used
for the benefit, and be expected TO serve
the interests. of the mother country, the
States taught US a great lesson They
need not be too proud TO reIearrs. -
son from those they originally = SGT
All we want America to do is 20 start
her empire on true lines. II she do y
that, all will be we'll. and she will be able
10 make any notifications in her colonial
system that difference OF cifcum ia ees
nay require. We implore her 94.-e.stc
shrink from or to shirk her great duty.
but to accept it. and carry IT out In the
spirit in which her people entered upon
the recent war with Spain They did not
shirk that duty. They must not shi-k
those which are directly derived from IL
The times., 1898-12-22
Algerian Xindicated.

One of our domestic dispatches last
night brought the pleasant intelligence
that train of twelve cars, transporting
the First Mississippi Volunteers. which
had been mustered out at Columbia, Ten
nessee, while passing through Alabama
created much interest. The gallant boys
amused themselves by firing volleys into
stations and farm houses as they made
their triumphal progress. Incidentally
they killed few people, but that was
only their exuberance of spirits. of which
We are advised they must have taken
in several barrels. The railway officials
were wise enough to wire ahead, warning
station agents, telegraphers, freight
handlers and such people, to take to the
woods about the time the train was due,
and no doubt they obeyed the mandate.
From all the evidence at hand. we are
forced to conclude that the First Missis.
sippi constitutes one regiment which
might be brought into court to prove that
some OF Ayers volunteers had enough.
Their commissary supplies surely must
have been ample, and ii Is plain that
their sanguinary abilities had not been
destroyed by home-brewed pie and cake.
We are always glad to find excuses
for those we are compelled sometimes to
criticise. In this case II is but just 10
remark that the Algerian system has
worked TO the limit of its generous ca
pacity in providing a spectacle OF its mil
itary methods. We can easily see what
kind of army reorganization is aimed
at by Alger and Corbin in contem-
plating the sensational and murderous
progress of a train load of discharged
The times., 1898-12-22
Dewey Knew His Duty.

1t is within the scope of a Providence that
permits fools to live TO also permit men to ask
why Dewey did not leave Manila and come home
after he destroyed the Spanish feet. What a
stigma such an act would have left upon an
honorable history of nation against which no
act of meaDness dishonor could be presented,
The destruction of Montojo's fleet melted the in
surgents TO stronger effort. Had the American
feet not been in Manila Hsrbor to restrain
Aguinsldo and his followers there would have
full as to have shocked the whole world. That
Dewey remained there act of humanity.
He did Just what the civilized world would have
him do. 1t was a war for humanity, and in saw
ing the enemy from wholesale murder he per-
formed its highest function
The times., 1898-12-22
Emulating HODsOn.

Those worthy citizens of Savannah who are
seeking clemency ior Moore, the artilleryman from
Maine who was sentenced to the chain gang for
attempting to hug a married lady in the public
highway. overlook the very best plea at their dis
posal. In defense OF Moore, let them refer to
Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac, and Of sub
sequent oscuatory episodes here, there, and every.
where. Hobson's example naturally leads even
the humblest savior of his country to iatter him
self that he, too, ought to enjoy like recon-
pense II 1853 women could properly and lawfully
there not some excuse for the supposition the
part Of that unfortunate warrior from Maine tha
to hug a single female on the streets OF Savannah
was not a crime, but laudable and patriotic
performance?
The times., 1898-12-22
The GraNhack Snuad.

augusta correspondence Of the Chicago Record.)
The President saw the last remnant of the
Confederacy at Augusta 1t was striking and
a pathetic scene. A squad of forty-two gray
backs'-wesring the faded and rusty uniforms
they laid aside a quarter of a century ago. bear
ing the old-fashioned muskets and wind-tattered,
bullet riddied faded and frayed battle flags which
they carried during the war-was drawn up be-
fore the reviewing stand. and with the rattle of
an antique drum saluted their ensigns and then
sauted the President. lie was very much i'm
pressed. No man in the multitude was more
affected than he, and his kindly references 10
them will be appreciated by the entire South.
Tfpy- were all old men, gannt and grizzled. but
they stood erect and proud OF their distinction.
The times., 1898-12-22
An Import.nt Cabtnet Chonse.


The retirement of Secretary Cornelius
N. Bliss from the Interior Department is
in no sense a surprise. 1t is known that
he never desired the portfolio and that
he only consented to take 1t because his
doing so would bring about Repub-
hcan party harmony in New York,
and thus relieve Mr.. Mckinley and his
Administration of a serious embarrass-
ment. Mr. Bliss leaves the Cabinet to
resume the more congenial pursuits with
which his long and honorable business
career has been identified, with the re-
spect and good wishes of his chief and
colleagues, and the country generally.
His administration has been efficient and
honest, and his successor will be fortu-
nate in taking over this great business
Office from the hands of an upright, thor
oughgoing business man.
President Mckinley has exercised ex-
cellent judgment in his selection of a
man to fill the vacancy in his official
family. The Hon. Ethan A. Hitchcock,
lately our ambassador to the Car of
Russia, is, like his predecessor a trained
and able business man, possessing un-
usual qualifications for the work of his
new office. Mr.. Hitchcock has the COM
bined experience of a successful lawyer
of man of large industrial affairs, and
of a diplomatist. 1t would be difficult to
think of better equipment for the va
ried and complicated demands upon Sec
retary of the Interior. The President is
TO be congratulated on his choice. In
making it he has added one more item
to the list of good and sensible things
he has done since he came to the White
House, and for which The Times has
never failed to give him credit and praise
The times., 1898-12-22
The problem Of the Day.
From the Chicago Post.)

Money said the philosopher thougbtfully,
els made in cheap things. Trihes have laid the
foundations for most of rle great fortunes OF to-
day. Young men who want TO get rich should
remember that. There is always a field for the
resourceful man who will consent 10 give his at
tention TO something short of the gigantic un-
dertakings Of the time. patent corksc9ew re-
failing for dime has made more than for
tune
Possibly suggested the ambitious youth,
'you can tell me Of sofSe trifiing need Of the
public which will gye wealth to the man who
fills it?'' -
Easily returned the philosopher. "Just at
this time the greatest need of the greatest num-
Der appears to he suitable Christmas present for
a young lady that will cost not to exceed SI.Is,
and that will look as il its purchase had left
little ont Of so bill"
The times., 1898-12-22
Triumph of Our Locomotives.

(From the Philadelphia North American-)
The placing OF order for twenty freight loco
motives with two weil-known American hrms
by the Great Midland Railway. OF England one OF
the biggest railway corporations in the world,
comes as a capstone to the achievements OF
American manufacturers during lses. All the
world but England had recognized the hne points
Of the American locomotive, and now England
bows TO our skill and ingenuity in this line
A variety Of circumstances has brought about this
happy eonsumnation the condition OF
the English building trade. the increasing friend
lines between England and the United States,
and lastly, and perhaps more than anything else,
the enviable reputation for merit which our loco
motives have made in every quarter Of the globe.
The times., 1898-12-22
The Case of Knank.

QFrom the Philadelphia Times.)
Appeal has been made from Knaak drunk to
Knaak sober, with gratifying success. Knaak
drunk called the emperor a sheepshead and was
run in by the Berlin police. II was Knaak sober
that put trial. and the testimony showed
that Knaak sober had always expressed high cs-
teen for the emperor. The court therefore wise
ly decided to discharge Knaak sober and say no
more about Knaak drunk. This is happy solu,
ton OF a case that might have become an inter
national incident. IL saves any amount of trouble
and sacrifices nobodys dignity. And hereafter
knaak. whether sober or drunk, will be more
cautious in the expression of his opinions.
The times., 1898-12-22
Getting Rid. of the Dog.
From the Boston rranscrip,.>

(From the Boston Transcript)
Brown lived between Gray and Green. Green
was as quiet a neighbor as you could wish to
have; and so was Gray. for that matter, but
he had barking dog that was the tomen. OF
Browns life. One day. in his desperation. he
told Gray that if he would get rid of the dog
he would give him IS.
.'All right said Gray; .'I'll do it."
Meeting Gray down torn that forenoon Brown
asked: ''Have YOU done what you agreed to do
and got rid Of that dogf''
Gray-yes, I've got rid of him.
Brown-Thank goodness! Now | shall sleep
nights. By the way, what did you do viii,
him?
Gray sold hin, to Green He gave me So ior
for him. Not so bad, ehg
The times., 1898-12-22
Brxan,s successor.

(From the New York Commercial Adyertiscr.)
Col. vifquin. who succeeds William J. Bryan
in command of the Third Nebraska Regiment,
has been created mandarin and invested with
the Order of the Double Dragon by the emperor
q, China .in recognition says the Chinese am
bassador, '.of the valuable services he rendered
his maiesty's subjects while United States consul
general at Panama QS95).''
The times., 1898-12-22

Within a few days. favored BY mugsy
weather, the germs OF the grip have pro-
jected themselves throughout considera-
BILE extent Of Eastern territory. Tens of
thousands of people are wondering what s
the matter with them, while persons who
have been in its clutches before are trying
to face the prospect of another experience
with the worst symptoms.
The times., 1898-12-22
A Polite Drummer.
(From the Chicago Neus.)

lFrOm the Chicago Nens-l
'eiy friend" said a clerical-looking passenger
to the travelling man in the next seat, do you
ever drink?'
''Is that an invitation only a question:
asked the willy drummer.
''Merely question pertaining to your future
welfare replied the C. L. p.
Then" observed the other, 81 never drink,
sir-ueyeri''
The times., 1898-12-22
Mr. Brynn,s Error,
(From the Minnespolis rribune

From the Minneapolis Tribune.)
The development of the United States has not
been made by the reactionists, but by the pro-
gressonists. the expansionists. 1t seems strange
that young man of Mr.. Bryan's intelligence
and vigor should deliberately place himself among
the pull-backs. lie will before long awaken to
realization that he has made serions mistake
The times., 1898-12-22

No attention Spain pays to Blanco can
be too great, provided he has made fair
division with the nations treasury of the
eustom-house and other plunder he gath
Weyler could have been as rapacious in
the closing months of Spanish rule in
Cuba. That and his continuation of Wey-
ler's inhuman policy of determination by
starvation will surely commend Blanco
TO the Dons.
The times., 1898-12-22

1t was fortunate for the Alger Relief
Commission that its examination of Shat
ter preceded that of the commanding gen.
eral.. If the order had been reversed the
commissioners would have had to ask
some questions of Shafter which they
would hardly like to have answered. Fol-
Shafter was not alone to blame. He was
merely the agent selected by Alger and
Corbin to carry out their arrangements.
The times., 1898-12-22
Lines BIotted ont.

lfrom the PROVIDENCE NeWs-)
But the times are not normal. We are living
at the beginning of age. There Is no
Mason and Dixon's line. no North, no South. The
sentiment OF a united country seems really TO
have become fact. Nothing else can account for
the splendid reception accorded William Mckinley
in the Southland.
The times., 1898-12-22
The Acmc of LoncIiness.

CFrom the Chicago Times Herald.)
The single pigeon winging its fight across the
Pacific Ocean is not much more lonely bird than
the anti-eNpsnsiOnist who il willing to go on
record against the manifest destiny OF his coun-
The times., 1898-12-22
she Agreed.
From the Chicago tribune. J

From the t!hicago Tribune.)
Prof McGoozle making calD-Does 1t not
seem discouraging that 50 many persons in this
age Of civilization and refinement take such deep
and absorbing interest in the disgusting details oi
brutal prize 6ght?
Miss Fiyppe-it does. indeed. professor. And
it wasn't a straight fight, either. 1t was dead
aEo
The times., 1898-12-22

1t is good news for Captain Dreyfus, if
the secret dossier on the terms pre-
scribed. This is serious rebuke to the
tribunal that convicted Dreyfus.
The times., 1898-12-22

Kisser Hobson may not be a great
ornament to the navy, but he has his
uses. The women who are kissing him
are of the sort who would otherwise be
sending flowers to negro murderers.
The times., 1898-12-22
1t Would accord With Events.

tFrom the Philadelphia Record.)
When the Southern vetesan pinned Confederate
badge upon the manly breast of the President he
fairly beat the President at his own game. Sure
y, the Union has been restored. II JEFF Davis
should now rise from his grave and wave the
Stars and Stripes 1t would not astonish us.
The times., 1898-12-22
Western PHILOSOPHY
From the st, Louis Star.)

Z
The cat gets the canary and the mistress cries.
The bluebird on her hat goes out Of fashion and
she Immediately substitutes a red bird. Neither
the red nor the blue bird killed by the eat.
The times., 1898-12-22
a Contagiou. Atmo.phere

From the Scranton TRUTH
In section OF the country noted for its clio
quence it is good TO see President Mckinley ho.d
ing his own 50 admirably as an orator.
The times., 1898-12-22

General Miles's Testimony must be a
great surprise to Adjutant' General Cor
bin. The latter. who usurped the func-
The times., 1898-12-22

Sampson has sailed for home and there
is now a chance that something will be
done at Havana.
The times., 1898-12-22

Algerians, armed, ammunitioned, and hid
eously drunk, from Columbia. Tennessee,
to their happy homes in Mississippi. Now
let the Hull bill be jammed through.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-02-19
CUBAN EXPEDITION SAILED.
Men and Ammunition Went Away
Under Very Noses of Pinl<ertOns.

jacksonville, Fla, Feb. ia special to
the Times, Union and Citizen from Tampa
says
Almost under the nose of Edward Gay
Tor, superintendent of Pinkerton and
Spanish spies, a large Cuban expedition
left Tampa last night and tonight, sail
ing from point on Pease river The men,
about 20 in number, walked through the
streets of Tampa about o'clock this
morning and boarded special train,
which quickly bore them to point near
where they were to embark. and there
they remained in hiding until tonight,
when tug took them out to the steamer
which bore them away to Cuba. Colonel
Emilio Nunez being in charge of the
steamer. 1t is said General Sanguilly is
the real commander, and credit is given
this rumor from the fact that when the
men left here they were in charge of Col
onel Lechuga, who was first lieutenant OF
the personal staff selected by Sangually
when he failed to get away from Jack
sonville Superintendent Gaylor his sor
and another Pinkerton man have beer
here looking for Sanguilly, believing he
was near here. 1t is alleged the Cubans
have sent Sanguilly away on this trip &c
get rid of him in the United States. The
detectives are totally ignorant of the de
parture of his expedition 1t is understood
that 5000 rifles, 5000 pounds of dynamite
100000 rounds of cartridges and larg,
lot of supplies made up the cargo.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-02-19
NOTES GIVEN OUT BY SPANISH
Miss Barton Starts Work in Earnest
Spanish Need Supplies.

Havana, Feb. l5.-Miss Clara Barton
has given contract to large bakery
here to make crackers for the reconcen-
tradoes.
General Sastellano is at Puerto Prin-
cipe.
General Luque remains at Holguin.
News is awaited of an engagement that
occurred yesterday in that section. 1t is
believed in Spanish military circles that
the insurgent general, Calixto Garcia, has
fallen back to the camp of Jesus Rabi.
Additional supplies are greatly needed
by the Spanish, particularly for use at
the hospitals and the chief commanding
the battalions lack the force necessary
for operations and to replace their losses.
Moreover, the guerrillas are much dis
concerted.
There is great need of horses for the
cavalry.
Colonel Ordonez, while accommodating
with 500 men near the insurgent camp at
Capiro, met the insurgents in strong
force and lost several killed and wounded.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-02-19
WITH FREIGHT AND ANIMALS.
The Fourteenth Infantry battalion
10 Leave for Skaguny.

Portland, Ore, Feb. 1.-THE steamship
Oregon sailed last night for Dyea and
Skaguay, Alaska, with 500 passengers
and 1900 tons of freight, including so
dogs. Al horses, and "a burros. One hun
dred tons of supplies for the government
relief expedition are sent north by the
Oregon.
General Merriam, commanding the de-
partment of the Columbia, expected to
sail on the RECON last night, but import
ant dispatches received from Washington
compelled him to postpone his departure
for few days.
Captain ID. l.. Brainerd, who is the dis
bursting officer of the government relief
expedition. was among the passengers.
He has orders TO go to Dyea and there
await the arrival of the government rein
deer and the Snow & Ice Locomotive Com
pany's engines, both of which will be used
in the passage to Dawson. Captain
Brainerd expects to be able to start the
expedition from Dyea by March l.
The First battalion of the Fourteenth
infantry, consisting of companies a and
| G, will leave Vancouver barracks Tuesday
via Tacoma for Skaguay. All their prop
erty and paraphernalia, including ration'
amounting to % tons. have been loaded
on the river steamer Undine for shipment
to Kalama, where they will be reshippet
by rail to Tacoma over the Northern Pa
ciRc
Lieutenant Colonel Russell, who wa
to have commanded this battalion, vii
remain at Vancouver barracks owing t.
poor health. Leutenants Learned anC
Cabell joined their regiments today from
detachment service and Captain Matile
commanding G company, expects to ar
rive Tuesday.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-02-19
A VICTIM OF MORPHINE.
Death of a Once Brilliant Physician
of Louisville.

Louisville, KY, Feb l5.-Dr. John f.
Develli, who was found in destitute cir
cumstances, with his daughter, Miss Cora
Develli, in a comfortless room on East
Main street several weeks ago, died Sun
day in a New Albany sanitarium. He
was taken to the institution week ago
to undergo treatment there. The officials
did not think it advisable to give him any
other treatment than to relieve his pain
by the use of medicine His body was
almost one mass of sores. caused by the
use of hypodermic needle, there being
$50 assesses on him when he died. These
assesses brought on pyaemia, which
caused his death
Miss Cora Develli, who was taken to
the New Albany sanitarium with her
father, has been steadily improving, and
her physician feels certain that she will
recover her health. Wealthy and infiu-
entail friends of her father who reside in
this city have taken her case in hand
and will care for her after recovery.
Develli was for years a prosperous and
respected physician until wrecked by the
morphine and cocaine habits. He was an
Italian by birth, was highly educated and
accomplished, and spoke many languages
with great fuency. His learning, no less
than the mystery of his life, which no
doubt died with him, was a constant
source of wonder to those who were
thrown in contact with him. He came to
this city right after the war, though he
is said to have been in Louisville during
] 4
strange stories have been told concerning
him, and especial attention has been call
ed to the sad ending of what once prom
ised to be brilliant career. 1t has been
said that he was political exile; that he
killed a man in a duel in his youth, and
other theories have been advanced to ac-
count for his reticence concerning his
early life.