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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-19

loiter about the railway Statlon await
ing fares and furloughs, he said that all
that trouble might have been avoided
by the establishment of a quartermas-
ter's office at the hospital
David D. Goss, private of the Sew
enty-frst regiment, who was cook for
his company at Camp Black, next told
of the supplies issued to the troops. He
said chey We're good and ample. He told
about the Decentralization of the troops
at Sibonev, and the march to camp,
and also spoke highly of the attention
paid to him by the surgeons at Camp
Montauk hospitals
William Hamilton Henry, whose son
served as private in Co. b of the
Seventy-frst regiment during the cam
paign, was the first witness at the at
teruOon session Mr.. Henry told of
visit to Camp Wikoff in search of his
son who was sick. He found him ly-
ing on. the bare ground in a tent. Mr..
Henry told of difficulty in obtaining
furlough for his son, and how he final
ly. succeeded by a personal appeal to
Gen Wheeler.
Richard ". Henry, the son, was
called. He was taken sick after the
surrender of Santiago. Speaking of
the treatment he received from the
army surgeons in Cuba, Henry said
that they did the best they could, and
treated every one alike. In fact he
said they made no distinction in man
ner of treatment or in medicine. 1t
was two pills for favor and three pills
for broken arm
Henry returned from Cuba in the
transport Grand Duchess. Immediate
ly on landing at Montauk Point, on
Aug is, he went to the detention hos
pital. When asked what he received
to eat he said: Il suppose they forgot
us We did not get anything until the
next day, when an orderly gave us
some soup. A surgeon visited US at
noon. He made a cursory examina-
ton Of us and said he would send us
medicine Immediately. The medicine
did not reach us until late that night"
DR.. Frank Donaldson, who Joined Col.
Roosevelt's regiment in Cuba on July
s, and who was stricken with yellow
fever on July "a, was asked by DR.. Con-
nor as to the condition of hospitals.
He said:
Il do not wish to criticise Dr.
Lagarde, whom / admire greatly, but
they were entirely swamped. There
was an insufficient supply of medicinal
stores, nurses and stewards. Speaking
of his own regiment, he said he got
supplies because he went out and hus-
tied for them
"They were not served out to your"
asked DR.. Conner
Not by a large majority" he replied
1--WE got what we hustled for and moth
ing else
sDid the men receive good care and
attention in the hospitals?"
~They suffered from lack of care be-
cause of ineficiency of the nurses The
docfors were efficient and devoted.
~ tbe general hospital at Montallll.
Dr Donaldson said that he considered
- an exeellent hospital. well estab-
itstad and after the first half dozen
dsvs thoroughly well conducted. Gen.
wilson and Gen. Beaver asked DR..
ponaIdson several questions based up
on newspaper clippings. detailing out
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-19

David D. Goss, a private Of the Sew
enty-frst regiment, who was cook for
his company at Camp Black next told
Of the supplies Issued to the troops. He
said ehey We're good and ample. He told
about the Decentralization Of the troops
at siboney, and the march to camp,
and also spoke highly of the attention
paid to him by the surgeons at Camp
Montauk hospitals.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
THE "HHRNEY DEMOCRATS. D

HE Mcguire organ asks, What sort of politi-
 cal species thing is a Harney Democrat" It says 1t has heard of Jacksonian Jeffer- sonian Democrats, but 1t conesses to entire ignor ance of the peculiar animal known to the press and people of this city as "Harney Democrats"
 As the organ puts this question with considerable earnestness and is apparently ignorant it pro fesses to be, do mind illuminating its intelli gence. Perhaps might be in better business-but let that pass. A conscientious view of ones duty often compes the performance of dsagreeable acts and if we to do only those things which pleased us we should fall far short of meeting the just expec tations of the public. For instance it is sometimes the awful duty of man to argue with polecat but we know of no case in which the ever either ap- precated or proed by the self sacrifice of the per son who attempted to enlighten it. On the contrary but let that pass also.
 As we understand it, the Mcguire organ grouped Jeffersonan, Jacksonian and Harney Democrats for the purpose of making comparison at once ridic ulous and striking. The idea of the organ was to contrast the enduring principles represented by the Democrats comprised in the first two designations with the alleged selfish tendencies of those repre- sented by the last named Yet the Harney Democrat of to-day stands for principles vital to the republic any expressed by the phrases 'Jeffersonan Dem ocrat' or "Jacksonian Democrat What are these
 
 we are They are the right of the people to voice in political party management and the inalenable privilege of Democrats to protest against bossism and usurpation-in other words, the principles upon which political liberty repose
 As the organ well knows, three members of the Democratic State Committee have taken forcb1e possession oi the party machine in this city They have appointed committee to take charge of the local Democracy and have authorized it to select delegates to State and municipal conventions They have arranged cut and dried programme and par celcd out the nominations of both conventions among their friends This has all been done by force and against the will of the people Demands by Demo- crats for hearing the merits of this policy of outrage and usurpation have been met with sneers and contumely The three bosses have laughed in the faces of those who have asked for open primaries and from their lofty attitude have looked down with scorn and contempt upon the struggles of all in the party who have attempted maintain their political rights.
 The Harney Democrat of to-day represents oppo- sition this method of conducting popular govern ment. The Jeffersonian Democrat of I7o8 stood for States rights and simple government; the Jack sonian Democrat of I832 stood for political equality and the spells system: the Harney Democrat of 1898
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
MISREPRESENTED BY
 EXAMINER.
THE

To the Editor of the San Francisco Call-Sir: Through the: columns of. your paper permit me to say that the statement in the Examiner in which I am quoted as saying that Major Owen told me that his nurses were incom- petent is absolutely false. Major Owen never made any such statement, nor did I ever say he did. I know nothing whatever about the matter, and it was a gross injustice to both Major Owen and myself that such report should appear in any paper unless it be one like the Examiner" whose unreliable. ness is sufficient guarantee. that the victims of its carelessness will not suf- fer censure. Yours respectfully
 MARIE l.. McDERMOT.
 O. R. c. Society, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
WELLS-FARGO CALLED DOWN.

E YER since the imposition of the war tax, and
 the effort of the WelIs-Fargo people to evade - payment of their share of it,, this paper has deemed 1t plain duty to call the attention ot the corporation to the fact that the evasion was un- patriotic and illegal It quoted the statute cited the example of other less greedy corporations, and strove to awaken within the express company some com junction of conscience, some indication of desire to be honest But all in vain.
 . The company claimed the right to make its GUS toners pay for the stamp required to be affixed to bills of ladng, and, to soothe any impulse toward protest offered to help the cheat the Gov ernment For instance 1t said that 1t would accept as one bundle enough bundles constitute wagon load this generosity applying particularly to news papers. The error was gently and firmly pointed out to the sinning corporation but it manifested no symptom of reform. ..
 Now Commissioner of Internal Revenue Scott has passed upon the exact point at issue, and says specifically that no such subterfuge is be permitted -Of course everybody knew this, but the company hoping for delay until the cruel should be over. MT Scott says there be bill of lading for each bundle and that a collection of bundles having dif ferent destinations cannot be construed as one.
 It will be recalled that Wells Fargo had sought to have the matter kept in abeyance in order that the decision of the court might be handed down. that fast as such decision was handed down appeal had been taken to the Supreme Court, where there was certainty the would rest for term of years It seemed to have an influence sufficient to keep Dis trct Attorney Foote from: taking any action, and meantime it escaping its just share of the com burden. From the Scott decision, however, there is no appeal. Wells-Fargo has opportunity to show how gracefully 1t can come down from its untenable position It has been called down. hard. " The public will be glad. The of a wealthy company doing business under the protection of the Government acquiring extra dividends by req Of the troubles of the country yet refusing to pay any part of the expense, was an irritating insult. That Wells Fargo will be ashamed of itself is too much to hope but, like burglar in the grip of a policeman, 1t may lead better life.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

stands for the right of the people to select ther through the machinery of primaries and conventions Of the three we regard the Harney Democrat With the greatest admiration Jeersonian and Jacksonian Democracy have been exploded by time. lhe former disposed of at Appomattox Courthouse, ana the civil service reormers rapidly getting away with the latter. But the Harney Democracy will live 1or- ever. When it expires the republic will expire tor upon its principles the very foundations o polt cal liberty If the organ had spark of patriotism left in its corrupt carcass 1t would aud the Harney Democrats instead of deriding them
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
THE sUBsIDENCE OF POLITICIANS.

n DEPRESSING the Republicans of the First / \ Congressional District of Maine on the occa- sion of his renomination for Congress by exclamation Speaker Reed is reported to have said: "All the country there IS a dearth of political feeling. l never knew less of 1t in all the years in which have known of such things"
 Of course in making the statement the Speaker used the phrase political feeling" to signify that condition of mind brought about among the people by differences of opinion concerning the greater is sues before the country Tn that sense the statement is as true of California as of Maine Political divi- sions have almost ceased to exist among far as national questions concerned and all that is left for this campaign IS to elect to office good who will uphold the Republican administration at Wash ington and faithfully perform such duties their official positions require of them
 All over the Union the same condition of affairs prevails Even in Kansas and among the Populists there is for time subsistence of the calamity hows of agitation and discontent Reports from that State announce that all the Populist candidates for Con- gress in the commonwealth have agreed with the State Central Committee that the war will furnish the principal topic of discussion by them and their supporters in the coming campaign, that the silver question and everything else is to be crowded into the background, and that every speaker in the cam paign will talk patriotism
 This extraordinary change in public sentiment and the political tone of the country from what prevailed in 1890 may seem strange and yet 1t is but the in evitabe reaction from the excessive agatios of that year. Even had there been no to distract popu- lar attention from home ssues the people would not have paid much attention to the Bryanites or to Bryan himself this year. Nations like individuals, occasionally get tired of certain things and this na- ton IS tired of Popusm free silver free trade Alt geldism and the whole band, gang and combination of bowling refor1ners
 The issues which now engage the minds of the in tegent are those which are to grow up out of the war. These, as the Speaker said, will be trouble some and will demand for their proper solution the highest wisdom and truest patriotism of all. On these ssues moreover the great of the earnest conservative body of the people will join the | Speaker in his wish-"For my part I hope that all these problems may be worked out consistently with our time honored and dearly bought institutions and with the traditions of our wise forefathers,a
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
FABLES WITHOUT MORALS.

possessed sundry rails wherewith the street was sore encountered so that the people made lament, which the Mayor hearing, pricked up the ears of him, and to the corporation said: Remove the rails and see that ye delay not, lest I come with my men, To! an army for number, and make a three-base hit by doing 1t in my capacity of high cocko- lorum."
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
AROUND THE
 CORRIDORS.

J. w. Mapes, a capitalist of Reno is at the Russ.
 J. J. Morey, banker of Watsonville' is at the Grand.
 Drury Melone of Oak Knoll is registered at the Palace.
 B. M Jacobs, merchant of Tucson is at the Grand.
 George E. Goodman Jr.,: the banker Of Napa, is at the Palace
 Marion Biggs Jr., of Oroville' registereu at the Grand yesterday F. c. Poisson and Sydney A. Mussen oI London are at the Palace:
 B. M. Lelong, secretary Of the 6oaA of Horticulture, is at the Grand
 J. B. Peakes, manager of the Sea Beacn Hotel of Santa Cruz, is at the Paiace'
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

Now it befell that the corporation had desired that the rails they be torn up, but it's members said one to another: ''Wist ye not that here is a snap, even a Mayor who can be worked Behold, we would that this rusty iron be yanked, and while we pause that the cost of the undertaking is great, he makes promise to essay the task for us." Then did they laugh merrily, talk ing many drinks betimes, and the Mayor did even as he had said. There upon the corporation hirelings made much ado to be wroth, but only alone as to the Mayor was there a single man in the whole city whom they befooled.
 'Why do you walk backward?" asked a policeman of a distinguished looking citizen.
 Pardon me-" answered the person addressed. "I was unaware that there was anything unusual in my method of locomotion. The truth is that I have been on the Supreme bench so long that reversal has become second nature to me-
 As a gentle corrective the policeman started the pedestrian along, still fac ing to the rear, and as he speedily re- vefsed himself he proceeded on his way even as other men.
 Receiving back his manuscript con- tributor drew himself up proudly ''I would have you understand, sir," he remarked to the editor, that I am a poet and that poets are born, not made"
 No apology is necessary" returned the editor kindly. T hope am not so brutal as to blame you for having been born
 As the poet ambled thence he was mo- thoughtfulness.
 War having come upon the land, a tax was levied, but with great cheer the people paid it, saying, "This is a just war and a righteous; surely each shall bear his part" But a great corporation which had waxed strong under the protection and patronage of the people refused to contribute, and, being pressed for explanation, frankly made known the ground of its demur. Tn the first place. explained the good man at the head of the corporation, i've don't want to pay, and in the sec ond place we don't have to pay. See?"
 Yet in their blindness the people could not see; on the contrary, pro- claiming aloud, "This Is a bunko game Get you a shell and pea outfit and make no further pretense of de- cency."
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

Hearing that the mortality among the soldiers encamped awaiting a chance to go to the front was appall- ing; a lady ventured to speak with a general about the matter.
 Since you remind me-" courteously replied the general, "the men have been dying off rather fast. But may I ask you, madam, what soldiers are for?"
 As the lady had not given this phase of the subject consideration she. was obliged to retreat leaving the query unanswered.
 A Spanish warrior reached the gate of Heaven and was stopped by the guardian, who queried of him what was in the package under his arm.
 That" said Blanco, lis my type writer"
 You will have to leave it outside,'' D replied the guardian. firmly.
 With naughty mien the Spanish war rior strode through the gate, but as he saw an attendant carelessly throw aside the beloved machine he mur- mured This is he'll" and though they gave him harp he refused to play.
 After having conquered a city a Shafter was invited by Garcia to turn it over to him, but responded that he did not see his way clear to do so.
 Then I understand" said the Garcia, with evident feeling, that you think more of your own flag than you do of mine. Such in stitude appalls me- Sir, I shall decline to eat more of your ra- tions unless so be my men can lift a few after dark"
 To emphasize his disgust he straight
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

One whose whiskers wagged to his knees entered the office of a physician and made complaint to the healer As certaining by inquiry the symptoms of the visitor the physician told him he was merely suffering from indigestion, and asked him what he had been eat ing.
 T have to confess replied the ailing stranger, ito having been a delegate to the convention which swallowed the Democratic party"
 ''In that case;" responded the healer, "I advise you to consult an undertaken. This is no miracle shop"
 So the Populist went his way, be- moaning fate.
 Once upon a time a Republic had a Monarchy by the throat, and with gasping breath the Monarchy sued for peace, begging the Republic to name the terms. ..
 My terms" responded the Republic, ''are simplicity itself. They are that you acknowledge yourself licked. As to any return of the booty we can: talk about that after you have caught your wind" H. J. :.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
STANDING BY OUR GUN.

n WICKED and rbald attempt has been made / \ to class the cannon of The Call among 4 \ nuisances. Of course everybody will recognize in this effort the jealousy of the bafhed contem- porares who neither have gun, place to put one the enterprise to buy ammunition
 As matter of fact The Call cannon is a useful affair nineteen stories high in the estimation of the community. When it speaks from its lofty perch the noise is merely distinct, and in no sense distressing It Is signal. At the boom of the gun people rush to their front doors, knowing that something is happening and desirous of seeing it. That faithful gun has said Hail to the coming soldier and to the outward bound Farewell" As 1t sends a. puff of smoke into the sky there is report shaking win dows and denting the auricular drum. There is merely sound enough to attract attention. People have learned the significance of it They know the artillery turned loose on any such fool impulse may actuate siren It means business every time It is true the ball which falls noon melodious as the peal of an organ, honest the curfew bell It gives false alarms, raises bogus hopes nor booms fake edition
 Anybody who does not like that cannon, does not admire its frankness, acknowledge its probty either has dyspepsia or is lame in his patriotism.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
New Picture Frames.

Old Flemish, carbon, black, seal brown. old Dutch, Japanese gray and Persian green, trimmed with ivory ornaments, are the best colors in oak for framing photo graphs etchings, engravingS, carbon prints and platinotypes Gold holdings are best for water colors and oil paint ings Sanborn. Vail & Go, TAI Market street. .
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

A Barry being smitten of ambition desired greatly to go to Congress-.
 What claim have you,'' demanded the voters, "upon the suffrages of the people?"
 Claim enough" averred the Barry, with confidence 'I would tighten the burden of taxation"
 But how?' they continued, thinking to have found a good thing.
 Well" said Barry, T never pay taxes myself, and in the position of Congressman would have an oppor- tunity to benefit many others by my example"
 And he marveled greatly that later they voted for the other man.
 A correspondent havir- been ex- pelled from Cuba paused at the border to make protest.
 Why am I, a Special Commissioner, treated thus with indignity?" he ex- claimed bitterly.
 T did not know you were a Special Commissioner" replied the Command ing General. Tt is my ambition to stamp out disease, and I mistook you for a yellow fever germ
 Notwithstanding this frank apology the correspondent refused to stay, be- ing strengthened. in this resolve by a prod from a bayOnet.
 Having told the multitude what should be done with the islands taken from Spain an orator paused that the listeners might ply him with questions for the enlightening of their ignorance Sir" said Voice from the audience "do-you regard the holding of the Phil ippines as in accord with the consutu- tion?"
 Tn discoursing of affairs of state replied the orator, "I am proud to be unhampered' by any knowledge of the constitution. All the information have concerning it is that it is out ot date.'
 Strafghtway the Voice: was observed to sink away.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

An English correspondent writes that the residents of Havana are wearing an air of gayety. The advantages of, a cos tune like that are it's nghtness and cool ness-Pittsburg Post. ..~
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

Tommy-Come, Bridget, play with us. We're playing soldier
 Bridget-G' wan, yez little imp. oi ain;t no soldier. Tommy-No. Bridget; but you're a Red Cross nurse.-Harper's Bazar.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Al1en's), 510 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 104Z.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

with the sound of the last f as in pin. And still another authority gives It as the word long, which gives. it the sound or peen.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

Volunteers leaving for the South-Provide yourselves with bottle of pr. Siegert'S Angos- tura Bitters Prevents i'll, effects of bad water.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04

PHILIPPINE-A. L.. City. The pro- nunciation of Philippine appears to be very much a matter of taste by different individuals The Spaniards pronounce the name or the islands Las F'ifipinas (Fe-le. pe-nas, with the sound of as in Inefe and that of as in far). One English au- in, another Fil-i-pen, with the sound as in met, while still another Fil-ip-pin.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
AUCTION SALES.

By Frank " Butterfeld-This August a Furniture, California street, Lyon, at Il c clock