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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-11
The Beef Boards Report.

Ii seems that the findings OF the
army board of inquiry were correctly
f~orecasted some days ago. The report
was made public Monday. In the
main, ii fails to sustain Gen. Miles, the
major-general commanding the army,
in his charges against the subsistence
department and instead, criticises him
for bringing the charges and especial
" for bringing them in the way he
did. Briefly summarized, the nature
of the report is as follows -
That Gen. Miles allegations that the
refrigerated beef was treated with
chemicals were not established that
his allegations concerning the canned
fresh or canned roast beet were sus-
tanned as to its unsuitability for food
as used on the transports and as a long
continued field ration; the censure of
Gen. Miles "for error" in failing to
promptly notify the secretary of war
when he first formed the opinion that
the food was unfit the censure of the
commissary general Gen Eagan) for
the too extensive purchases of the
canned beef as untried ration; the
censure of Col. Maus Of Gen. Miles
staff; the finding that the packers were
not at fault and that the meats sup
piled to the army were of the same
as those supplied to trade gen
and the recommendation hat
no further proceedings be taken in the
premises.
The report is ingenious. 1t is cal
culated to act as a ''husherr 10. the i'm
mense amount of talk and criticism
that has been INDUCED in. Whether
or not this viii be the result, Yremains
to be seen. II will be difficult to take is
sue with the boards findings. 1t is
undeniablc that Gen. Miles was ''hot"
against the secretary of war and his
assistants for the way in which the
command of the Cuban expedition was
kept from him. He was looking for a
chance to pay back. Complaint Icame
to him that the canned and roast beef
ration that was being provided for THE
was unfit. After a little I~inves-
tigation. he easily satisfied himself
that this was SO. Here was the chance
he had been looking for. Without re-
porting to the department his dis
covery-a discovery on which sthe
health and efficiency Of his troops de-
pended-he rushed into print land by
newspaper interviews while he was in
Porto Rico and after his return to this
country he condemned the war de-
partment and held it up to scorn for
that which he had never reported. as
his duty demanded. II was a clear
of playing to the galleries.
There was just enough semblance of
truth to the charges to make them APP
pear that the war department vas
with the beef packers in a
most nefarious plot to feed our brave
soldiers on unfit rations Tor which
Uncle sam paid a round price. Even
II Miles had contented himself with
that the ration was poor and
untitled for food in the tropics-which
he board indeed found and so report
could have justified himself in
/ measure, but he went further and
charged that the beef was 'embalmed.
or the purpose. presumably. of getting
{ past the inspectors, only to spoil be
ore it reached the troops. When the
curt came to take up this allegation, !
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-11

II is a little difficult for the ordinary
layman. to understand how even a
quibbling lawyer could arrive at the
conclusion that Attorney-Genera
Griggs did to the effect that the pro-
vision in the army reorganization law
aimed at the canteens did not mean to
end them absolutely, but only forbade
soldiers from acting as bartenders.
How could the English language. be
palmer a. TO the subject than the pro-
vision In the act WASP 1t read sub
stantially as follows -
THAT no officer or private soldier
shall be detailed TO sell intoxicating
drinks. as a bartender or otherwise, in
any post exchange or canteen, nor
shall any other person be required or
allowed to sell such liquors in any en-
campment or fort or on any premises
used for military purposes by the
United States
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-11

DR.. Briggs Of heresy fame is again
the center Of religious controversy. He
left the Presbyterian church under the
cloud of heresy and joined the Episco-
pal church. Later, he took deacon's
orders, and Is now a candidate for adj
vancement TO the priesthood. This
step is bitterly opposed by a consider
able section Of the New York clergy,
who view DR.. Briggs as an unbelieyer
in the Bible. lie is doubtless a very
able and good man. but judging from
his writings he does not possess that
firm faith in the inspiration and infalli-
bility in the Bible that a clergyman
should have. An effort is being made
to prevent his ordination.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-11

We have no personal grievance
against Gen. T. 5. Peck. He has
always treated US with courtesy-even
kindness-and what we have and nav
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-11

1t looks as if Gen. Grout had tapped
his bar'l thus early. fyou happen to
know of any deserving society or pro
iect that is a little short of funds at
present, drop the General a note. He
is full of philanthropy. If the other
candidates do as much, there need be
no fear of stagnation in business for
the next year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-11
Bac Tor F,,,v

MOTTO Bac Tor FIfty Cent?.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes veal
men strong, blood pure. soc. 81 All druggists
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-11
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Montpelier Record, published by
the Waterman company, has changed
its name to the Journal and the Week
" Items of st Adams has resumed its
old name, the Vermont Sun.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
RossITER ARRESTED.
Otherwise the strike situation 4. Rather
Quiet.

Otherwise the strike situation Is Rather
Quiet.
New York, July 2i.-The situation OF
the Brooklyn strike this morning
was such as TO give the Rapid Transit
company much encouragement by
actual investigation it was found that
fully 90 per cent OF the cars were run
ming on most lines. an exception being
the Hicks street line. which has not
operated since Sunday. Four police
men are accompanying each car
The threatened strike Of 600 employees
Of the Queen City roads. did not go into
effect
The statement made by President
Rossiter Of the Rapid Transit system
that no strikers would be- taken back
after last night seemed 10 have the
effect Of causing stampede as Il Is
stated that more than 200 moiermen and
conductors applied for their old positions
Thursday afternoon.
There is scarcely any indications Of
the street railway strike at Manhattan
Borough. Cars on all lines affected are
running apparently on schedule time.
President Rossiter Of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit company, has been ar
rested charged with violating statute
relative to giving out alleged libelous
information.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
SIX or THEM HANGED
That Number of Italians Suspended
From Trees.
THE BODIES RIDDLED
A Shooting Affair at Tallulah, La, De-
tween a Physician and nm Italian
Results In the Former Being
Fatally Wounded.

New Orleans, July 81. "A special dis
patch from Tallulah. La. brings meager
details Of sensational wholesale
lynching last night following a das.
tardly attempt 10 murder, bat the
names Of those lynched are at present
unobtainable They are all Italians.
DR. Hodges. a prominent physician OF
Tallulah. became involved in an alter
cation with an Italian and the latiei
pumped load Of bird shot into the
bowels Of the physician. seriously
wounding him
The wounding Of DR.. Hodges created
intense excitement at Tallulah and the
surrounding country and a mob immedi
lately organize 10 wreck vengeance up
on the would be murderer and several
alleged accomplices Last night the
mob rounded up the would be assassin
and five Of his friends and strung the
entire half dozen 10 trees and then hlled
their bodies with buckshot
DR. Hodges Is sinking raTidly and
there Is no chance for his recovery.
Tallulah Is town Of several hundred
inhabitants in Madison parish, II mile
away from the river. II is in the hear
Of the best cotton producing section o.
the state and men prominent in stat
affairs are resident there and Of the sur
rounding plantations
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

The recent discovery OF Turner's flrsi
exhibited picture has set going a Tur-
ner story that has not been spoiled by
much telling. An art patron one day
came into Turner's studio when the
artist was already famous. lie looxed
at a picture and asked what was the
price. The artist named the sum be
rad set upon II. "Whatw exclaimed
The buyer. "all those golden sovereigns
for 80 much paint" oh" replied
Turner, ITS paint you are buying? !
thought II was pictures. Here" pro
duclng a half-used tube OF color. "l'll
let you have that cheap; make your
own terms" and turning his back on
the astonished patron. he went on
painting.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
SHOT AS A SPY.
Such 4, Said to Have been the Fate Of
Grant Cuiium.

Such 4. said TO Have Keen the Fate Of
Grant Cuiium.
San Francisco. July q. All efforts to
discover the whereabouts OF Grant Gull
lum Of this city, who was with the
Tenth Pennsylvania at Manila, have
been unavailing. and word has just
reached here from a comrade Of his
that Cullum was shot as a spy in sight
Of the American outposts near Coloocan.
He was sent by General Otis with a
message. Il is said that rainstorm de-
stroyed his disguise and he was cap
tured by the natives and put TO death.
Hhe Is a member Of Charity lodge Of
Odd Fellows and the lodge is trying 10
find him. Pierce, Of Cullum's company,
says Cullum had some personal proper
~ in the Philippines,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

Washington. July 2i.-The following
additional appointments in the volun-
teer army are announced To be cap
tains-Iames H. Burroughs. formerly
first lieutenant and adjutant First
Texas cavalry; Godfrey X. Fowler. cap
tain company G. Third Texas; John A.
Hulen. Lieutenant colonel First Texas
cavalry.
To be- first lieutenants-William S.
Cunningham. first lieutenant Fourth
Texas; John II Ward, first lieutenant
First Arkansas; George Willrich, cap
tain company II. First Texas
To be second lieutenants Robert Col
lins. first lieutenant Colonel Rays regi.
ment. now a private in Nineteenth in
fantry.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
TROUBLE WITH NEGROES.
They Threaten to wipe Out the whites
Ia an Arkansas village.

Pine Bluff. Ark. July 2l.-Informa-
ton received here indicate that the ne
groes Of Lake Village. Chicot county.
have risen in an armed force against
the white people Of that vicinity. Lake
Village is the county seat and is about
q miles from a railroad. The negroes
Of that portion Of the state largely out
number the white population.
The home of b Vinson. an attorney,
has been burned Vinson prosecuted
and secured the conviction Of promi-
nent negro named Lghtfoot for lar
cency. and Lightfoots friends We're
offended aud are leading the negroes 10
riot
The whites Of neighboring towns are
arming themselves and going 10 the
defense Of the Lake Village people, and
serious trouble is looked for.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
A $4,000 Bicycle Given Away
Daily.

The publishers Of the New York star,
the handsomely illustrated Sunday
newspaper, are giving high grade BIZ
cycle each day for the largest list Of
words made by using the letters con-
tanned in THE NEW YORK
STAR" no more times in any one
word than It Is found In The New York
Star. Webster's Dictionary TO be con-
sidered a. authority. Two good watches
(iirst-class timekeepersl will he given
daily for second and third best lists,
and many other valuable rewards, in
GLIDING dinner sets, tea sets, china,
sterling silyerware, etc, in order OF
merit. This educational contest is he.
ing given to advertise and introduce
this successful weekly into new homes,
and all prizes will be awarded promptly
without partially. Twelve 2cent stamps
must be iEclosed for thirteen weeks
trial subscription with full particulars
and list OF over JOO valuable reHardH.
Contest opens and awards commence
Monday, June 26th, and closes Monday.
August 2lst, 1899. Your list can reach
us any day between these dates, and
will reaeiye the award 10 which II may
be entitled for that day, and your name
will he printed in the following issue Of
The New York Star. Only one list car
be entered by the same person. Prizes
are on exhibition at The Stars bust
ness offices. Persons securing bicycles
may have choice Of ladies', Gentlemen
or Juveniles 1899 model, color or size
desired. Call or address Dept. ~,
The New York Star, 2S6 w. 30lh Street
New York City.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
WIN Present Lat Of Grievances.

New York. July q. The Herald says
that there was a meeting Of the motor
men and conductors Of the New York
and Queens County railroad this
morning. IL was announced after the
meeting had adjourned that 1t had been
decided to present list Of grievances,
similar 10 those presented by the en-
ployes Of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
company. 10 General superintendent
Jacob X Beeton. II he should decide not
10 make the concession the men asked
for, It was decided TO tie up the entire
system. The Newton and Queens
County railroad operates in all points Of
borough Of Queens county, and includes
all lines In Long Island City.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
ACCEPTS HIS RESIGNATION
Alr.r wm Leave the casiass Of thu
President ON Aus. I.

AAMNN WIZ a""~"
President on Aus. 4.
Washington. July 2i.-President Nc
Kinley has accepted Secretary Ayers
resignation to take effect Aug. /.
The causes which led TO Ayers re-
tirement IL Is said. had their beginning
In his blunden during the war and the
scandals growing out Of them. There
was an overwhelming demand from the
country that a change be made In the
war department, and 1t is chiefly due to
this fact that the resignation came at
last
The candidancy Of the secretary for
the Michigan senatorship merely fur
nished an opportunity for the president
10 act
II was the opportunity which Alger
and the president both wanted and Alger
made the opportunity with the full
knowledge and consent Of the president
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

Atlanta, July Ex-Governor Gambler
has been advised by sheriff Of Decatur
county that two negroes Thursday night
entered the house Of William Ogletree.
a farmer near cambridge, and outraged
Mrs. Ogletree. The faimer was robbed
by the negroes. when then held revolv-
yrs to his head and forced him to be a
witness TO the assault ON his wife The
negroes escaped. The sheriff requests
the governor to offer the largest reward
In his power A large posse lie search.
ing the vicinity for some trace Of the
negroes
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
STORIES or RATS.
A nss.ns VIII Mite OF lite leg to n.
cape from a Trap

Plttsburg News: George Purcell
tells sSme stories about mining coal
that are interesting. Purcell says .
rat. when caught In a trap. will cut
on q limb to escape. lie one day caught
rat with a blacksmith's plncers. He
had only time to hx the plneers on
the rat'S tail. but with sufficient srip
10 hold the rat for a time. He In
tended taking the rat to a feed box ID
the barn. where the lighting qualities
could be tested by a terrier. The rat
hanging by It's tail. turned around to
free itself from the pincsrs. Finding
that the plncers were harder than It's
teeth, Il turned is attention TO Us own
tail It cut with IS teeth rlns
around the tail and then made a
jump. The skin peeled on tho tall.
leaving the u,il coveri,-, In the grip
OF Purcell aud the pinned 1t Is need
less to say that the "a; aped. Min
ers believe that rats ye falling
mine. NJ. W. Kerrigan net a horde
OF rats one day wnen hefwas entering
a mine. He attempted Kill them
with a stick. but as fast as Le knocked
one out another took his place He
was accompanied BY dosN and the
dog was 80 badly bitten by the rats
that he sought shelter behind Nerri-
gan. Seeing that the dog was badly
injured by the attack Of the rats, her-
rigan took him outside the mine TO
have his injuries attended to. kerri-
gan then returned to the workings
but was surprised to find that the
entry In which he had met the rats
had fallen In during his absence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

Waco, Tex. July ei.--MrA Trawick,
wife Of Ed Trawick, young farmer
living near Geneva. In order to start a
fire for cooking dinner poured coal oil
ON the kindling. The can exploded and
wrapped her In flames, burning her IA
tally and severely iniuring her husband,
who roasted his hands in a vain effort
10 save his wife.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
CHANGES IN TWO CITIES.


yte,..i,uds. OF Paris aud OF Rome.
Rome has during the present century
been twice under French rule. twice
under that Of 'epubile and four time.
under the rule OF the pope-this lat
tov rue beirg more or less supported
by French troops. and finally. In ISL
T. Locame the capital OF united Italy.
Indeed. says the Boston Traveller
throughout the first half OF the CEN
tury Rome was In a continual state OF
change and turmoil. both politically
and socially. The yiclssitudes oil
Paris have been as numerous and more
important. During the present century
Il has twice been occupied-ln 1914 and
ls7l-by foreign troops. and 1t has
twice-iS4S and is7O-been in a state
OF siege and under martial law. Ma
poleon ruled II az first consul and en-
peror. Louis Philippe as king. Napo-
leon III. as president and emperor.
Paris has also seen two republics and
one commune. and there have been
eleven popular uprlsings within its
walls which eliminated In the barri-
cadlng OF It's streets. Very large por-
lions OF Il have been destroyed and
rebuilt. and. generally speaking It has
been the scene OF more military, polit'
lcal aud social turmoil than any Other
capital city OF Europe. with the posi-
bio exception OF Rome. as above stated
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

Muskogee. l. T.. July CIV IL Jen'
nings Of Texas, purchased from Messrs.
II. d Spaulding. Clarence w. Turner
and ID. II. Middleton. Of Muskogee, i2,.
900 head Of beef cattle the price paid
being ti5O. 600 This Is the largest trans
action made this year in the Indian Ter.
ritory. The cattle are being held and
fed In the Creek Nation for shipment %
usxxet this fall.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

South Bend. Ind. July 2i.-Mrs Fred
wellinger Of Lafayette. who was visit
ing her sister here. mysteriously disap-
peared last week, and the report was
circulated that she had been murdered.
II has since developed that she eloped
10 Chicago with Patrick Haney, a stable
hand in the employ Of her brother.in-
law in this city. and was married TO him
in Chicago.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
Holly Pursued.

Birmingham. Ala, July 81. - Jesse
Bryant. the negro who committed a
criminal assault on Mrs Hannah. at
Lineville, Clay county, is being holly
pursued by posse Of citizens At one
time they had him surrounded In a
swamp, but hail storm came mp and
in the confusion attendant upon IL he
escaped.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

Salt Lake City. July 81. Judge Nor
rill imposed fine Of 800 upon Angus
NJ. Cannon. the defendant having by
his attorney on Tuesday last pleaded
guilty TO the charge Of unlawful cohab-
itation. Mr.. Cannon was not present
in court, but was represented by his at
tornev
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

Meet second and fourth Friday nights
In each month. W. r. Johnston, @. c.;
Joe b. Reed, clerk.
Bryan Tent No. 10, X. o. T. M
Meeting nights fret and third Monday
each month. J.H. Mawhinney, c.; Joe
b. Reed, r. X.
Bryan Lodge no. $50, Home Forum
Meeting nights second and fourth
Wednesday each month. W. T. james,
pres't; Joe b. Reed, fnancier.
Bryan Lodge No. 400, National Aid
Meeting nights first and third wednes-
day in each month. W. w. Griffin,
pres't; r. W. Downward, sec.
Iyanhoe Commandery No. 3, knight
Templars-Meet 2nd Tuesday in each
month. A. NJ. Rhodes, +. O.; II q.
Rhodes. Secretary.
W. T. Austin Chapter No. 81, X. A.
M.-Meets third Monday in each
month. \. b. Cole, II. p, Joe b. Reed,
Sec'y.
Brazos Lodge No. 10, A. +. & A. NJ
Meet fourth Monday in each month
DR.. Paul NJ. Raysor.,w. NJ; d. G. De-
Maret. Sec'y.
Brazos Lodge No. "a, X. Of P.-MeeI
first snd third Tuesday in each month
e. ]. jenkins, G. O.. d. c.. DeMaret
X. Of r. & S.
Vulcan Lodge No. 81, A. o. U. W
Meet second and fourth Thursday IL
each month. A. W. HOLMAN, NJ. W.
W. j. Walker, recorder.
Bryan Lodge No. 1892, X. ofH.-Mee
first and third Thursdays in eaci
month. J. A. Myers, dictator; A. J
Palmer, reporter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22

Savannah. July 81. A Alton breech.
loading rifle was brought mp 10 this city
from Fort Pulaski where It had been
mounted during the Spanish war. It
was loaded on fat car and shipped 10
San Francisco from whence Il will be
20 Manila.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
seeurlnr Glhr.l,ar.. a.te..

Perhaps the fayorite sight Of Gibral-
tar is the daily procession at shutdown
for the locking OF the town gates. The
Keeper OF the Keys. looking very Ike
a prisoner despite his uniform
marches through the town In the cen
ter OF military guard. preceded by a
reglmental band. which plays Inspiring
and familiar tunes The keys OF enor-
nous size. are borne aloft before him
a. an outward and visible emblem OF
the vigilance OF Britain In guarding
her prime military treasure On arriv-
Ing at the gates the guard salutes. the
martial strains strike up with a re-
doubled paean Of triumph while the
great doors slowly swing to. and are
solemnly locked for the night. Then
rIght-ahout-turn and the procession
marches back TO the convent 10 deposit
the keys In the governors keeping
conveying by It's passage an assurance
to the people and garrison that they
may rest In peace Once the gates are
shut II we're easier for a camel TO pass
through the eye Of needle than for
any unauthorized person to 90 into
Gibraltar Even belated officer re-
turning from plg-stlcking beyond the
lines would be confronted by so many
formalltles. and the necessity Of ineon
yenienclng so many high personages
that he would probably prefer to en-
counter the discowiorts Of a SPANS.
inn without.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-22
CITY DIRECTORY.
cry OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor, G. A. Adams.
Marshall, T. p. Boyett.
Deputy Marshal, Il. II. Smith.
Secretary and Treasurer, Henry @.
Rhodes.
City Sexton, II. II Jones.
Constable, @. l.. Baker.
Aldermen: X. G. Tabor, W. $. How
ell. W. W. Harris, Ino. NJ. Lawrence,
Walter wipprecht.
School Board: G. A. Adams, ex.oiiicio
president board J.. Allen Myers, secre-
tary; DR.. j. W. Howell, VI. II. James,
NJ. Parker, Or. J. l.. Fountain, II. @.
Robinson.