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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

BEEF REPORT MADE PUBLIC.
Refrigerated Meat Not "Embalmcd"-
Canned Becf "lnsuitnbic."

BY direction OF the President, who APP
proves the findings, Acting Secretary or
War Meiklejohn on Sunday made pub
lie the report and findings of the military
court appointed to investigate ne
charges made by Major-General Mics,
commanding tho army, that the beer sup
piled to the army during the war with
Spain was unfit for the use of the troops.
The court has been dissolved.
The most important features or the re-
port are: The finding that the Generals
allegations that the refrigerated beer was
treated with chemicals were not estab-
lished; that his allegations concerning
the canned fresh or canned roast beef
were sustained as to its unsuitability for
food as used on the transports. and as
a long continued fell ration; censure OF
General Miles for "error" in failing
promptly TO notify the Secretary OF war
when he first formed the opinion that the
food was unfit; the declaration that the
commanding General had no sufficient
justification for his charges that beef was
embalmed: censure of the Commissary-
General General Eagan for colossal
error" in the too extensive purchase OF
the canned beef as an untried ration;
censure OF Colonel Maus, OF General
Miles's staff the finding that the pack
ers were not at fault, and that the meats
Stumbled TO the army were Of the same
quality as those supplied 10 the trade
generally. and the recommendation that
no further proceedings be taken in the
premises.
NO FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.
The conclusion OF the court adverse 10
further proceedings based upon the
charges Is as follows:
ut has been developed In the course
of the inquiry, as recited in this report
that in some instances certain ndivldu-
els failed to perform the full measure
of duty or to observe the properties whieh
dignity high military command. out tne
court is OF the opinion that the mere
statement in the official report Oh the
facts developed meets the ends OF disci-
Mine and that the interests Of the SER
vices will be best subserved if further pro-
ceedirgs b. not taken
The report takes Up the interrogatories
and remarks of the President, and an
swers them seriatm to the erect above
stated
MILES HAS NOTHING TO SAY
General Niles, wnsn asked SUNDAY
night whether he had any comment 10
make upon the beef report. replied that
he had read Il. But | have nothing 10
saw he added, "either about the report
the method of taking testimony, or inc
conclusions reached"
Does that mean that. so far as YOU arc
concerned YOU will let the matter rest
where the report leaves it?' asked the
reporter. a., -
IL have nothing to say" replied Gen
eral Miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

The right 10 petition our State Committee
10 do anything that II may lawfully oo'
Hut In the opinion OF some OF the most
sagacious leaders In this movement iAt-
torney-General Montague among fhem'
the best course for the May meeungo 10
adopt would be to put itself upon record
most cmphatIcally. In favor OF the eiec-
ton OF senator's by the people, ana 'hen
commit the matter OF obtaining express
sion OF the preferences OF voters 10 the
local authorities OF our party-that Is 10
say. TO the several county and city COM
mittees, who have full power 10 ACT j"
the premises.
So. Il must be seen by all careiui ana
unprecedented observers that there Is no'
the slightest probability that the May
meeting will undertake 10 do unreasona-
bic things. or that 1t will ask our STATE
Committee TO transcend Its powers, or
that II will lend itself TO the advance
ment of any personal interests Indeed
as TO the last point We have the adm's-
sion of the Charlottesville Progress. IN
It's Sundays issue, that many OF those
who will participate in to-morrow's con-
ference are without Objectionable bias
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
The Truth of History.

Farmvile Herald.)
Senator Quay was acquitted OF grave
criminal charge by a jury OF MS peers
and John Wanamaker says:
Knowing all this proof. emanating eh-
clusvely from the lips and pens or MN
self and his closest friends, ana III tne
face Of his own silence and failure 10
testify to his innocence. he was acquitted.
This Is a new chapter OF shame lor
Pennsylvania, a new record oi ldilu iI =
in the administration of justice, that VIII
do much to encourage corruptonlsts anu
put us to shame throughout the country.
On this same day, however. the Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania appointed nm 10
the high and honorable position OF Ihlteu
States senator. His admirers shouted
his praises while a lonely senator
from Virginia sent him this telegram
Richmond Va, April y, 1879
Hon. NJ S. Quay, Philadelphia. Pa:
A lonely Republican State senator re-
ioices and congratulates you on Two
righteous results-acquttal and appoint
ment. W. VI: Ian AEA,N;
out of this mixture, what Will the ms
torian OF the future give TO future read
ers as the truth? Quay Is "A denah'
criminal or a much-abused man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
They are planning $4,000 dinner in

They are planning $4,000 dinner in
New York, with which to welcome Dewey
on his return home. which. IL is said, Is
to take place before long. now. One hun
dred citizens are to give this dinner on
their own account, independently of any
thing the city may do, each OF the hun
dred TO have the privilege Of inviting one
guest, and the entertainment is to be on
n scale of magnncence commensurate
with the brilliance Of Dewey's achieve
ments-in other words. at the rate Of $50
a plate, 1t will be perceived. The hero of
Manila Bay is reported to have already
accepted the invitation TO be present al
the banquet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Shall II he Only One Regiment
(Staunton News.)

tStauntOn NeWS.)
Report comes from Richmond that
Governor Tyler is opposed TO having as
many regiments of volunteer militia as
heretofore, and favors having only one
regiment. on which all the funds for mill
tary purposes shall be spent. making II
a crack regiment in every respect.
This might be very nice for the com
panes belonging to that regiment. ana IN
some respects be better for the state, as
the soldiers would be able 10 cut Dig
ger dash. but we do not believe 1t is good
policy. taking It all round. 1t Is better
to have as many young men as possible
10 receive some military training. IL Is
good for their health, and good Tor the
prestige and strength of the state. Not
withstanding some disappointments' II
is. nevertheless, best that the govern
ment should rely on the strength OK us
citizen soldiery.
There are n great many more young
men. who wish to receive this training
than can be accommodated in twelve
companies. and we hope the policy Oh
restriction will not prevail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

The finding of tho court of inquiry with
reference 10 the conduct OF the seventy
first New York Regiment, at San Juan,
are to the effect that the men OF the com
mand were brave enough, but that "a
number of their senior field officers were
towards. Governor Roosevelt has ap-
proved the findings. 1t appears, according
TO the court, that Colonel Wallace A.
Downs. the commander of the regiment,
disobeyed his orders and Kept his COM
mand under fire and out of action for
hours: that Lieutenant-Colonel Smith
failed to avail himself of the opportunity
to respond to the orders of the division
commander that the regiment move for
ward; that Major Whittle was principally
concerned for his own safety, and that
Captain Gilmore r. Austin received an
order from the division commander in
person and failed to obey it. Colonel
Downs and Major Whittle having re-
signed, nothing is to be done to them,
SAYS the New York Sun. Lieutenant
Colonel Smith is ordered before an exam
lining board, commonly caiieu pcuHClhs
board" and Captain Austin is Sc
verely reprimanded. 1t was proposed at
one time to court-martial Smith and Whit
tie. the Sun continues, for neglect OF
duty, disobedience of orders, and I'M
military conduct, but the State authori-
ties were advised that they had no power
to court-martial, the offences alleged hav-
ing occurred while the officers were
in the service of the United States and on
leave of absence from the state service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

II reports In the financial world be true,
Andrew Carnegie is now the second rich
est man in the world, John ID. Rockefel-
Ter being the only individual who can
boast more wealth. Carnegie has just
SOLD out his plant to the new Steel Trust,
and this step oil his part removes the last
obstacle to consolidation of practically
all the steei-producing companies OF the
United States. This gigantic monopoly
will now be the greatest combination OF
capital In Christendom. 1t will have a
capital of soC00O0, 900. OF which $l0o.Wo0oO
will be in first mortgage per cent. gold
bonds; $3.50, 10000 in preferred stock. and
SYST, co., 90 In common stock.
The ti-millionaire will receive all OF
the 10O0o0.0oo in 8 per cent. bonds. and
will forthwith wash his hands OF trade. .
Hereafter he will let business alone, and
will seek 10 scuffle along with an income
OF 100000 per annum. He announces his
purpose to give away all his money be-
fore death overtakes him. 1t Is state.
that he was offered 5000. 900 in cash for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
The Baltimore Sun saws:

'"The report of the military court which
Investigated General Miles's charges
against the beef supplied to the army du-
ring the war with Spain will he regarded
by most people as a very neat piece OF
whitewashng."
Yes. But If Congress does it's duty it
will appoint an impartial commission that
will not only wash off the whitewash, but
expose the corruption connected with the
beef contracts to its fountain-head.
Furthermore, we do not believe that the
people are going to rest satisfied until
such commission has been appointed.
The whitewashers have only STAYED off
the evil day that is before all involved In
the monumental and hideous piece OF job
berry, which will stand as a disgrace to
the nation until the jobbers and conspi-
rators have been punished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Plenty Of objections.

(Staunton News.).
1t Is understood that the state Board OF
Pharmacy has raised objection 10 the
lady physician at the Western state nos
ptal, acting as prescription CLERK she no,
having a license as pharmacist. Ihere
are a great many others In the state
who object, but their objection rests on
different grounds. They OBJECT 10 the
board Of the hospital. or whoever else
is responsible for II, side-tracksng
the lady physician by making a druggist
clerk of her. at the same time letting
the impression go out that the Western
State Hospital is served in the female
wards by a female physician, while no
such thing is the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

The late Hon. c. l.. Scott. of Alabama,
who was the United States Minister TO
Venezuela under Mr.. Cleveland's first adj
minstration, was a native of Virginia,
and a brother Of Mrs. Harvie Chamber
layne, of this city. He was son OF the
distinguished lawyer Robert G. Scott, and
a brother of r. G.. Scott, Jr. He went to
California i'm lSi9, and won success at the
bar, and was twice elected 10 Congress.
He married in Alabama and later made
his home there. When the civil war broke
out he came TO Virginia as an officer of
the Fourth Alabama Regiment and rose
to the rank Of major. He was badly
wounded twice. Returning to Alabama,
he resumed his profession, and also be-
came prominent in public life. He was
widely known and much beloved. His
death. which occurred on April both, has
been the occasion of many eulogiums in
the southern papers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

Miles Is not only not sustained, Out ID
harshly criticised by the army beer
board. or course. That's what the beef
board was appointed for. And the Presi-
dent fully approves the courts findings.
That is also according to programme.
What a roaring farce the administration
of our War Department has been during
the past year! If we had had any other
than a thoroughly decayed Power to deal
with in the war We have had, what would
have been our fate?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

Charleston announces that everything
Is ready for the Confederate reunion.
This means a great deal, coming from the
Palmetto State metropolis. 1t is like the
dinner bell OF the old-fashioned southern
home of hospitality, culture. and rehhe-
ment. II suggests all sorts OF pleasant
things. without any Of the suHhess
sometimes called style" or OF the form
and ceremony often called upon 10 cover
a lack Of genuineness. 1T is an assurance
of hearty welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

his interest in the steel plant but de-
clined IL. He said he could not possibly
invest 80 much money to advantage, and
hence he accepted tho terms mentioned
above. Forty-seven years ago Mr.. Car
neg:e was without friends or fortune. He
rose from humble beginnings. being hrst
a railroad employee at SO month. then
an iron-mill foreman. then superintend-
ent. then junior partner. and finally head
OF one of the many Pittsburg mills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

The embalmed beef has now received
two full Official coats OF wbitewash, and
IL will keep--in the history OF the coun-
try and TO the shame OF our Republican
administration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
SUMNER RESORTS.
ALTA VISTA SUMNER RESORT.

WANTED,
SUMMER BOARDERS. HEALTHY IO-
cation. beautiful scenery. Two valuable
mineral springs on the premises. open
from June LIST to October LIST. Charges
moderate For particulars. address Mrs.
w. G. CARPENTER. Fredericks Hall,
Louisa county. Va. After June LIST adj
dress will be Red Hill, Albemarle county
my 9-3ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

Rev. p. II. Hose. ID. d., now pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church at VII
mington, n. c., has received a unanimous
call TO the pastorate OF the Warren Me-
mortal Presbyterian church, OF Louis
Vile. KY. 1t is not known yet whether
nc will accept or not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

If you are a Democrat and are in SYM
patty with the purpose of the May meet
ing. come TO it, whether you have been
elected a delegate or not. That you Will
have the right to do so. is perfectly well
,,naor~{ "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

Kipling is TO be made a Doctor Of Laws
by McGill University. Montreal. next
month. and the degree, II is said. is the
first that Kipllng has agreed to accept.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
ADVERTISING RATES
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
HOTEL BRISTOL.

FIFTH AVENUE AND FORTY-SECOND
street. New York. one block from Grand
Central Depot, offers Rooms, en- suite or
single, for the summer. at reduced rates.
The coolest location in the city, having
POO feet of unobstructed southern ex-
posure. JOHN l.. CHADWICK,
my 7-Sun. Tu&Th26t Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

Resolutions of respect TO deceased mem
beers passed by societies. corporations, as
sociations. or other organizations VIII pe
charged for as advertising matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

All letters and kilograms must pc au-
sressod 20 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
rejected communications VIII not oe're'
Surued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
commonwealth ., 1899.

II is the sense Of the meeting t""'
che conference in Richmond, on Nay
10th, should not he for or he''"s'
my candidate, but rather strictIS
for the advancement of Grent
cause dcnrer to the people than my
man or men.-RcsoIution adopted by
the Democrats of Southampton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
MEETINGS..

MASONIC NOTICE.-MEMBERS 4
of ST. JOHNS LODGE, No. 80, A. +. Xxx
and A. NJ: You are requested 10 at w
tend the stated communication OF
your lodge THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, to
be held in the Masonic Temple Broad
and Adams streets. at 1880 o'clock. Mem
beers of sister lodges and transient pre-
thren are cordially invited 10 attend.
BY order Of the Worshipful Master.
JUNIUS A. COSBY,
my, a-1ts Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

All letters recommending candidates for
Office must be paid for TO insure "''i'
ratification. This is long-standihs iuie
T.,f ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

Richmond, Va. April q, 1879:
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
LOT OWNERS. STOCKHOLDERS in the
HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY COMPANY.
will be held AT the City Bank. on TUES
DAY. the 9Th day OF May, 1893, at .
o'clock y. NJ. X. I. BROcOht,
an 25-td Secretary and Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

uptown OFFICE, BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 6l9 EAST BROAD
STREET
MANCHESTER OFFICE, 1908 HULL
STREET.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-28

work. As dock" Bridgman has
standing application in for all
the garding (not gardening) to be
done, Thomason's application was
turned down, promptly. Another
oller was to form company with
Boog Little as president, Dr.. Bag.
by vice president, L. f. Parker,
secretary, Ed Halsell, L. W. Buf.
hngton, DR.. Frayser, Jim Hall,
W. NJ. Melletta, w. E. Halsell,
DIR. Day, Geo. Nidiffer and lot
more OF the sporty capitalists OF
the, town directors. II this plan
is adopted the players would be
relieved of their financial troubles
at once; they could let their official
board pay the bills-and they
would do it, too.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-28

Russia is a very large country,
and, with Siberias immense area
included, the size of the United
States suffers in comparison with
her One of her newspapers has
vaunted the proposed transporting
of a whole town more than 40 miles
along a frozen rivera heretofore
unknown feat, it claims-the object
of the removal being to place the
town among some hills that lend
themselves admirably to the pur-
pose of Notifications, thus securing
a valuable military station. 1t viii
undoubtedly be quite a feat to ac-
complish such task, and if the
Russian engineers find any hitch in
their plans they can surmount the
difficulties by reference to a similar
undertaking successfully accom-
plished in the state of Illinois
namely, the moving of the town of
Nauvoo over a frozen river. In the
course of three winters this was
done, and 700 houses were trans
ported, and a new town, now pros
porous place, was established. The
Russian newspapers can boast of the
great work of moving one of their
towns, but it is pleasure to know
that the United States long ago an
ticipated them in such matters. -
Harper's Round Table.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-28

City Mani should not think that
undertaking would be very profit
able business in a village as small
as this one,
Professor Tombs (the Ruralville
undertaker) - Well, it does not
amount to so very much in winter,
but in summer make a pretty good
thing out of the mistakes of city
people who can't tell the difference
between mushrooms and toadstools.
-Pearson's Weekly.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-28


The new Muskogee- Eufaula tel
ephone line has been completed,
and as soon as special instruments
ordered for that service arrive,
the line will be in working order.
Ii is understood the line is really
a double line as far as Checotah.
There will be stations at Summit
and Oktaha also. This will be as
great convenience to the public
here as the residents OF those
places. for business interests OF a
number OF business men here are
rather extensive at those places.
Eufaula has bad the advantage oi
the South McAlester telephone
line for some months. The Vinita
people have extended their line
southwark to Chouteau, and that
will be completed to Wagner IN q
very few days now. The Vinita
line is expected to reach Kansas
connections also. A line from
Wagner TO Muldrow or from some
OF the Choctaw road towns toward
Fort Smith will complete an al.
most complete network covering
the eastern half of the territory
-Muskogee Phoenix.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-28

LADY, wish to get birthday
present for my husband
Shopman- How long married.
Lady-Ten years.
Shopman-All the bargains are
on the right. madam
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-28
Helpful In Its way.

The only redeeming thing about a
foggy day is that it gives you a
chance to pass the man to whom
you owe money without noticing
him. Pittsburg News.