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WORDS OF PRAISE
For Everybody Concerned in the Late
War

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The annual re-
port Of the inspector general of the army
was made public tonight, and is somewhat
unique. The exigencies of the war have
scattered the officers of the bureau from their
regular duties to the command of troops in
the field. and reduced the number of inspec-
tions considerably. At the same time the
war brought out results in the branch of
the service devoted to military instruction
in civil schools and colleges and makes the
basis for some interesting recommendations
in this line. The Inspector general pays a
marked compliment to the personnel of his
department, as we'll as to th<ofher branches
of the government under whose direction
the war was successfully prosecuted, with a
high compliment to the president.
One of the most interesting features of the
report is that upon military colleges. EX
cept for the interruption of military instruc
ton by the withdrawal of regular army in
structors during the war, $1,000 students are
being annually trained in practical and
theoretical military service in private and
public schools and colleges.
In conclusion on this subject, the inspector
general says that some substantial recogni-
ton should be accorded the students who
spend a large part of their school life in
military study, and he recommends the Sc
lection of some of the best of these students
for appointment annually in the army. Such
policy, he says, would benefit both the
students, the colleges and the government
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The Ca binet Meeting

WASHINGTON, Dec 9-The discussion
of the details of administration of govern
ment affairs in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines, under the treaty of peace which
is about to be signed in Paris, occupied a
large part OF the time at ttoday's cabinet
meeting.
The establishment of new postal system
in Cuba was regarded as pressing neces-
sity. The present purpose is to fashion the
new system, as far as practicable, upon our
own mode
Cabegrams We're read from Admiral
Dewey and General Otis, at Manila, giving
their views as to the number of troops that
it would he necessary to keep in the Philip
pines during the administration Of the mill
tary government. Further than this, the
contents of these messages were not made
public, but the information received, it was
stated, was entirely satisfactory to the presi-
dent.
Nothing had been heard from Paris ND to
the close of the cabinet meeting. An official
denial is authorized as to the transfer of
the Philippines having been considered by
this government, to any other nation.
The cabinet also talked over an elaborate
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Revenue Amendments

WASHINGTON, Dec 9-Chairman Ding
ley of the Ways and Means Committee re-
ceived communication from the Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue, n. B. Scott, rec
ommendng a number of amendments to the
act of June l3, 1898 known as the War Rev
enue act.
The recommendations cover changes of an
administrative character under schedules
A and b, also for the monthly payment of
excise taxes on sugar refineries and for a
penalty for failing to stamp parlor-ca2 tick
cts Further provisions are suggested as to
the examination of Internal Revenue Off
GERS of articles subject to Internal Revenue
taxes.
Commissioner Scott advises that the
clauses providing for the stamping of tee-
graphic dispatches and receipts or bills OF
lading for freight and express packages be
so amended as to make it definite and Ger
tain who shall atfix and pay for the stamp.
The clause imposing a tax on commercial
brokers' the commissioner regards as a dis
elimination against such brokers, and rec
ommends that it be repealed or amended
so as to include produce and merchandise
commission merchants auctioneers and real
estate agents and brokers.
The revenue stamp tax on mortgages Is
not recommended, inasmuch as there is a
stamp tax on promissory notes, and the
taxing of mortgages to secure such notes
results in double taxation falling on the
debtor class.
The commissioner also urges that if
brokers pay the special tax required under
the law they would be relieved of the stamp
tax under the head of contracts" which
is a tax on all notes or memorandums Of sale
by brokers.
The paragraph imposing tax of 10 cents
on ''certiicates of any description required
by law has occasioned more difficulty in its
construction and application than any other
provision in schedule A, the commissioner
says,and owing TO the uncertainty as to what
certificates are taxable he recommends the
repeal OF the paragraph.
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Camp INSPECTION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-Surgeon Cen
eral Sternberg has issued quite a detailed
letter of instructions to Col. Charles r..
Greenieaf, who has started fol Savannah on
a general tour of the large winter camps
in the south. The inspection is intended
to guard against a repetition of the evils
arising from defective food, quarters or
medical attendance, such as gave rise to
criticism Of the department during and
after the Spanish war.
Colonel Greenleaf is directed to report to
the surgeon general on conditions aad wants
of troops in the field and at military posts
and in hospitals, and en- the efficiency of
the medical officers and the civilian en-
ployes of the department. He is especially
directed to report on the quantity and quail
the various points, and whether or not these
are promptly distributed on requisiton, as
they are renuired.
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The Brandes Case

OAKLAND. Dec. 9.-Prof. George B. Col
hv of the University of California was the
chief witness today in the preliminary
hearing of VIM. A. Brandes, who Is charged
with the murder Of his daughter Lillian
Colby testified that he had made als analy-
sis of the contents of the dead giris stom-
ach, and he stated positively that he FOUND
no trace of poison. Before his arrest
Brandes stated that Lillian had tried 10
end her life by taking strychnine and then
hanged herself Deputy Sheriff AL White
recited briefly the facts of Brandes' ar
rest and the discovery of leather-covered
weapon, loaded with lead, In Brandes' room
on he Sunday night following Lillian's
death.
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THE NICARAGUA CANAL
CZAR REED is SAID TO BE oP-
POSED TOIT
The Status of the Clayton-Bulwer
Treaty-Great Britain in Favor
of Waving It

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-(Special Cor
respondence to The Herald.) Under the
rules of the house OF representatives, the
Nicaragua canal project cannot be taken up
unless special order for the purpose Is re-
ported from the committee on rules. As
Speaker Reed is chairman of that commit
tee, and as he is understood to be opposed
to the canal and to pretty much everything
else that the rest of the country favors,
there is naturally some doubt as to whether
the desired legislation on canal subjects can
be obtained at the coming session.
The French stockholders of the Panama
canal have taken alarm at the new foreign
policy of the United States, and NJ. Hutn,
president of the company, has been in Wash
ington, making suggestions to Secretary
Hay on the subject. He is believed to have
offered the control OF that canal to the
United States if it will complete it, There
is not the slightest real hope that the United
States will even consider this discredited
project the only idea of NJ. Hutin being to
becloud the situation, in a desperate hope
that work on the Nicaragua canal may be
postponed.
The president is said to have come to the
conclusion that the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
is no longer binding but it is admitted that
most international lawyers do not agree with
him. The plea on which its abrogation is
pleaded is the transformation of the Brit
ish wood-cutting rights in Belize into a
crown colony. This was undoubte edly in vio-
lation of that treaty, and had immediate
action been taken would have vitiated it
But we waited for some ten or twelve
years before acting. Then Secretary Ere.
Iinghuysen notified Great Britain that the
United States did not consider the treaty
binding. Unfortunately, on two occasions
afterwards President Cleveland permitted
his secretary of state to refer to it as in ex-
istence.
However, Great Britain is likely to waive
her right of objection to the control of the
canal by the United States government In
fact, there is now on foot in that country an
agitation in favor of waving this without
waiting to be asked. Great Britain derives
no advantage from keeping us out of this
control. Neither country would be allowed
to fortify. and in the improbable event Of
war between the two countries the stronger
would seize and hold it, treaty or no treaty
to the contrary notwithstanding.
The opinion is growing that the canal will
not be financially profitable for long time
to come Sailing ships certainly will find II
cheaper to go around the Horn than to pay
the heavy tolls that must be charged. But
as a military precaution, it would seem a
necessity, while, even if it would not pay. it
would certainly greatly stimulate trade to
our benefit.
The chief trouble with the whole project
is in the amount of iobbery that the matter
will entail. The Pacific roads scandals will
be nothing compared to it.
CRITTENDEN MARRIOTT.
The herald., 1898-12-10
Action Advised

san JUAN DE PORTO RICO, Dec o.
General Guy V. Henry, military governor Of
the Island OF Porto Rico, in a series of let
ters to the council, gives further details of
the policy which the mayors are urged to
maintain in the interest of public health and
order. lie points out that the responsible
ties have increased with the increase Of
their field of action. No person is to he
imprisoned without specific charges being
preferred; all persons now in prison without
such charges against them are to be freed ;
customs duties and money values must he
regulated by the United States congress, but
the towns are to be improved by the adop-
ton of American standards. with a view of
educating the people in patriotism and self
reliance; resort to military power is to be
had only when absolutely necessary. and
soldiers who do not respect the civil au-
tborities are TO be severely dealt with.
General Henry appeals to Porto Ricans to
smother their political differences and to
unite in behalf Of their country. IN a see
ond letter the military governor says:
Il am anxious to have the people feel that
they can be directly represented here for the
purpose Of complaints, grievances and recon-
mendations. At present there seems to he
feeling that the island is ruled by one
man power, which is a relic of the Spanish
system. ! desire to learn, SO far as possi.
bic, the views Of the people; and therefore
instruct the council to inform the mayors
that they may send here on or before Dec
18th two delegates from each mayorality.
one Liberal and one Radical, to be chosen
by the respective municipal councils
I'm the case of a town where the two
political part!o. do not exist, or where one
does not, its mayor and council may choose
non-partjsans in their best discretion. N,
object is to enable me to come into direct
contact with the people. ! reserve to my
self absolute right TO act as I see fit on the
recommendations of such delegates. and
shall not be influenced regarding them by
men now in office | shall listen, to the
voice OF tie people through their delegates.
aud shall examine and consider what they
laY before me. particularly the complaint
That an unnecessary number Of Officers are
now connected with the various councils"
These letters are to be generally pub
Ished and copy of the second is being
sent to all post commanders, who will re-
The herald., 1898-12-10
Miners ENDANGERED

OAKLAND, Dec. 9.-The lives of hun
dred miners in the underground tunnels OF
the Tesla coal mines were imperiled this
morning by the destruction by fire of one
of the big pumping plants which supply
the lower levels with air. The tunnels
which received air from this source were
choked, and there was a fight for life among
the miners located there. Superintendent
Moore made hard and successful struggle
in aid of the suffocating miners. and he
succeeded in bringing all OF them out of
DANGER Six men were injured, but all will
recover. The property loss Is about $4,000.
The herald., 1898-12-10
Kearney Resigns

FRESNO. Dec. 9.--M. Theo. Kearney,
president Of the California Raisin Grow
ers' association, has rendered his resigna-
tion to the board of directors, which body
Will consider the matter at a special meet
ing tomorrow. Mr.. kearney has not openly
stated why he resigned, but his action Is
understood to be due to alleged criticism of
ms course by the Morning Republican. 1t
is the impression that he seeks a vindica-
ton a the hands of the growers and will
be easily prevailed upon to retain his place
II that IS accorded him.
The herald., 1898-12-10

Chief M'Peu of the Magatos tribe, in the
Zouttansborg district, has proved complete
fiasco. The chief has out-mancuvered the
Beers, and is now in the fortified mountain
stronghold which he has long occupied as
center of operations, and where he has as
sembled large force. General Joubert,
the commander of the Boer expedition sent
against the chief, is i'll, and with his forces
in state of sem-mutiny is returning to
Pretoria. The Beers have been guilty OF
wholesale hatchery of women and children
and unarmed natives.
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port as to cases where proper delegates are

not sent.
1t being evident that the civil courts can
not or will not act with sufficient prompt
ness against bandits, freDugs and murder
ers, there not yet having been a single con-
viction for either of these offenses, though
many have been committed, an immediate
example is necessary, and General Henry
has appointed a military commission to Try
cases of this character, when properly pre-
sented. His activity in these various direc-
tons is universally commended.
The herald., 1898-12-10
KENNEY'S CASE
The Delaware Senator Denies All the
Charges Made

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec 9.-The gov
ernment today rested its case in the trial oI
United States Senator Richard r. Ken.
nedg, on charge of conspiracy and aiding
and abetting in the misapplcation of funds
of the First National bank of Dover, and
Senator Kennedy was placed on the stand
in his own behalf
For over two hours Senator Kennedy told
of his relations with the defanlting teller
He pronounced as false all the important
discriminating statements testified to by
Boggs.f
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Volunteers of America

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-The second annual
meeting of the grand field council of the
Volunteers of America, which has been in
session here for the past three days, finished
its labors today. From today Ballington
Booth will be designated as General
Booth. The report of the treasurer shows
a cash balance of $3l5. The receipts for
general work were Sl5,226. The receipts
for the social or prison work were $777l5, all
Of which was eXpended.
The herald., 1898-12-10
Supplies Stolen

LEXINGTON, Ky, Dec. 9.-In settling
up accounts a carload or more of govern
ment property is reported lost from Camp
Hamilton hospital quartermaster's depart
ment. Nobody seems to know where it Is.
In issuing supplies for the hospital wards
it is claimed proper receipts wer taken,
but one by one blankets and all kinds of
property were missed, and it Is declared
they were stolen. In farm house near
The herald., 1898-12-10
Monson EXPLAINED

PARIS, Dec, 5.-An explanation, evil
IDENTIFY emanting from the British Embassy
here, has been published declaring that the
speech recently delivered by the British
Sir Edmund J. Monson, has
been misunderstood and repudiating any
desire to interfere in the internal affairs of
is added, the whole attitude Of the Ambassa-
dor contradicts the supposition of malevo-
lent intention
The herald., 1898-12-10
Shot From Ambush

SALT LAKE, Dec. 9.-J. NJ Stout, a
prominent business man, and formerly pres
ident of the Utah National bank, was shot
and wounded by unknown parties tonight
while walking on Fifth street within one
block of his home. He claims that two
men fired from behind bill boards on the
street and then disappeared in the dark
ness
The herald., 1898-12-10
TRANSVAAL AFFAIRS
A Native Chief Out-Maneuvers the
Boer Leaders

LONDON, Dec. 9.-The Cape Town cor
respondent of the Daily Mail forwards dis
patch which the Transvaai government had
refused to allow the Daily Mails Johannes
point. He says that the campaign recently
inaugurated by the Boer government against
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ladies' and Saturday
lectures last Sum
Tmesand fail invite friends
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the hospital, up under the roof. two
horse wagon load of blankets and clothing
has been found. The lost and missing prop
erty Is worth $1,000.
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To Cure "a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qun!ne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If it fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. G. on
each tablet.
The herald., 1898-12-10

Herman Marks, constable for the town
ship of San Diego, is in the city on business.
The herald., 1898-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. r. O. Norton, prominent
people from Boston, are in Los Angeles
for the winter.
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Matche..f

fEF -. EMf IG1 N+-r g-ga1 fETU-EENT E.aNIFLr fLrt 49,
The man who was old enough to
know better was chasing up and down
q Sixteenth street boarding house, try
ing to find q match to light q cigarette
with.
"Did it ever occur to you," he said
to the man who finally found a light
tor him. what a boon and . benson
the cigarette manufacturer has been to
the match manufacturer? Think Of it q
moment. First, however, give me an
other match for this cigarette. ] don't
know how many cigarettes are made in
this country, but let us, for the sake Of
argument, say there are q thousand
carloads . year. Well, it takes on an
average-another light, please-four
matches to the cigarette, and the manu-.
facturer Of matches must therefore
make I, 200 carloads Of matches just to
meet the cigarette demand. You may
not think 1000 carloads is a great
quantity. but IL you knew how hard it
was to get one match when your cigar
cite is out, you would think A. 900 car
loads wasn't a few IL you had to 20
around begging them. I have never
given serious study to the matter. but,
looking at it casually. I should say the
match manufacturers owe an inestima-
BILE debt Of gratitude to the cigarette
makers. New York Sun.
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He Needs the High Spade.

Denny Hannaf1n, president of the
Suicide Club, has been mvsteriously
circulating around in the Red River
valley the past week or so. He ran
down to Hillsboro from Fargo to con-
fer with the vice president, Doc Falk,
but the nature of the conference could
not be ascertained. It is believed,
however, that it was for the purpose
of calling a meeting Of the club soon
to act upon the application for men,
bership of a certain "incurable" Grand
Forks editor. The Suicide Club is
always composed Of thirteen members.
After an applicant has been accepted,
the thirteen members assemble around
the table and the president, with a new
deck of cards, begins to the left and
deals a card to each member until the
G of spade comes out. The unlucky
individual who is thus "high spaded"
must "deliver the goods" by promptly
suiciding, according to the constitu-
ton and bylaws of the order. That a
sitting is soon to be had probably ac-
counts for Denny's unusual activity at
this time. He is never SO happy as
when securing recruits"
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Lost It's Propeller screw,

The steamer Rock Island met with
an accident last Friday evening which
will probably compel Capt. Herman to
lay the boat up for the remainder Of
the season. The boat was returning
from Fort Totten and had stopped at
the Chautauqua dock for wood. After
loading up Capt. Herman started to
back the boat away from the dock.
He had gone but q few rods when the
propeller screw dropped off and went
to the bottom in about twenty feet of
water. This released the engine,
which at once commenced racing, and
for q time the passengers experienced
oil sorts of sensations. The engine
was finally stopped and the boat. which
had been drifting out towards the
main lake, was anchored. The passen-
gers were taken to the shore in q row.
boat.
It will take some time to repair the
accident and it leaves Capt. Herman
In rather an awkward predicament, as
his other boat-the Minnie H.-has
been laid up for the winter.
Later information is to the effect
that Capt. Herman has fshed the
screw up from the bottom of the lake
and is again making regular trips
adross the lake. He was lucky in
finding 1t, us a new one would cost
several hundred dollars, not counting
the loss o%ccasionel by the delay Of
business
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All saying that II they ever get to
North America again they will not 60
so far to find trouble any more and If
IUucle Sam wants them to fight he will
have to let them fight at home. I am
not stuck on this place myself, but I
am not very anxious to get home.
Some Of the boys expect to get home
soon, but I think we will eat our
Christmas dinner in the Philippines
IL we have any.
The insurgents are getting q little
hostile and I think we will have to
teach them q lesson which their great
grand children will remember. They
have killed three or four of our
soldiers already and they shoot them
very often.
We were called to arms yesterday
but nothing was done. / don't know
whether they expected some trouble
or just wanted to give VI a little drill
In falling in quickly.
Yours,
JOHN WAMPLER.
Co D., N. d. (, Gen Merritt's Army,
Manila.
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Cash versus Glory.

An ordinary service to mankind is
usually paid for at current rates. in legal
tender. An extraordinary service, not
involving the element of heroiam, is re-
warded by both legal tender and more
or less fame. The highest Of all services,
rendered at the risk Of life, is supposed
to receive its full compensation in glory,
unaccompanied by more sordid consid-
erationa. II, however, the hero Of the
service last mentioned should not be
contented with his need of glory, but
should demand more substantial reward,
he may receive it indeed. but at a large
discount from the other (and in senti-
mental estimation more valuable) con-
sideration.
Unlike the butcher, the baker and
the oandlestick maker, who receive
their quid pro quo without a thought
of humiliation, either in their own
minds or yours, the man who saves
your life at the risk Of his own is looked
upon al almost if not quite d~isgracing
himself by accepting your proffered Pc
cuniary reward, although he may, In
fact, be In far sorer need than any one
Of the worthy trio who simply contrib
ute to your necessities or comforts.-
Edward P. jackson in North American
Review.
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The companion,s New Calendar.

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