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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
according to law.
Denver, Idaho. Jan. S, 1899.
s. IS Fns1r p,ows
Notice OF Forfeiture

To J. A. Jerson. or assigns:
You or your representative and me.
cessors IN interest are hereby notified
that the undersigned, your co.ownen !,
accordance with the laws of the United
states. have expended for labor the sur
OF Nv" Hundred (Saoo) Dollars upeos
sunny Siile" placer mining claim n
.ns wars 1897 and 1865; said "Sunsy
o'ds' claim situated and lying alosg
the vest side of Salmon river opposite Y
amos carvers ranch In Salmon rivsf
mining district. Idaho county. Idaho;
and you are hereby notified that unlea
soa contribute your proper ton OF s.id
expenditure As follows: One-third ~
.ereS IN said SUNNY Side" claim To-
Two years. amounting 10 sixty-six .na
s,xty.slx and two. thirda one-hundredtbss
100 $3.50 dollars, together with intefese
and cost Of this publication, within .ae
statutory time Ms specified in Sectio,,
a3a4. Revised Statutes Of the uniss:ss
yates your interest in said claim WI
become the property Of the undersignee
Mrs. DELLA AucHiNvoLE,
:. AMOS CARvRn.
FIRST publication dated Jan. 70. 10Y
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03

EsTRAY NoTICE-Came to my
place seven miles northwest Of
Grangeville, about December Is,
1898, one bay horse four years old
with star in forehead; branded
ME on left hip.
One bay horse nine years old,
branded WI on left hip.
One bay horse nine years old
with three white feet; branded .
on left hip.
If not claimed these horses will
be sold according to law.
ED. CHASE,
Grangeville, Idaho, Jan. 81, 1899
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
Notice Of Forfeiture

10 CnaS n beftOn, or RsSlSuS'
You or your representatives and sue.
cessors in interest are hereby notified
that the undersigned, your co-owners in
accordance with the laws Of tine United
States. have expended for labor the sum
Of Two Hundred ($7oo) Dollars upon
the 'Cool Gardie" quartz mining claim
for the years 1897 and 1898; said "Cool
Cardie" situated in unorganized mining
district, Idaho county, Idaho. and lyirg
about three-fourths OK of mile from
VIM. Wilson's ranch in a northeasterly
direction, and you are hereby notified
that unless you contribute your propor-
ton of said expenditure as follows: One
fourth interest in said "Cool Gardie"
claim for two Year,, amounting to Fifty
($So) dollars, together with interest and
cost of this publication, within the
statutory time as specified in Section
a324, Revised Statutes of the United
States, your interest in the said claim
will become the property of the under
signed. HENRY ROBERTSON,
W. F. HIGGINS,
w. I. COOPER.
First publication dated February 8, 1899.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho, I

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before James DeHaven, q 5.
Commissioner, at crangeville, Idaho, on
Saturday, February as, 1899, viz:
BENNETT STEELE,
for the M swX, sec AZ, en- sex, sec as,
tip 80, nrI, m.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
John Doumecq, Thomas b Allen. Ash
ley Cooper. HenryJ McFadden, all OF
White Bird, Idaho.
]. b. WEST, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
County Warrants Redeemed.

Nett e is hereby given that the follow
my county warrants will be paid on pre-
seaiation to The County Treasurer at his
offiet' in Mt Idaho, Idaho. aud that in
ferest on said warrants will cease ON the
18Th day of February. 1899, to-wit:
Cur Exp fund warrants. series 1898, war;
rants Nc 276 to 2S6 inclusive.
General Road Fund. series 1899, War
rants No I to "a, incl usive.
GEO M. ROBERTSON,
Co. Treas,
Dated Jan. 20, 1899.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho. ]

Jan. "a, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing named settler fled notice of h S in
tennon to make final proof in support
Of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before James DeHaven. U S.
Commissioner. at Grangeville, Idaho,
on SATURDAY.. Fehrbary rs. 1899. viz:
ASHLEY COOPER,
for the Lot a. Sec 26. Lot 7 and sex
sex. Sec ~. Tot 1, Sec IS aud l.o, and
nw4 neA, Sec "a. TIP 2S, nrI, eBm
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
John Doumecq. Thomas B. Allen.
Bynnett Steele, Henry ]. McFadden. all
OF White Bird, Idaho.
J. B. WEST. Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho.)
Ion,xurr

Notice is hereby given thai m. fo,Iov
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF MS c'aim, an that said proof will be
maze before U. 5 COMMISSIONS las
peHaven; at Grangeville, Idaho. on
Friday, March 3, 1899, viz: ="
NIEPHEN ROSSITER.
No., nr me M NE4. SEA MEX sec !,
NMA NW4 sec s. Up 20. N a.EBu
lie names the following witnesses In
prove ms eon'inn, ~ residence upon and
sui, 'Yation oi said and, viz.
GINA slaitex William ~ III. Bob
e. Nm, ot 'rangevtlle. Idtho: H. pan
banio.a, OF White Bfri. Idaho.
- g j. WEST K ulster
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
!@ nAS9 COUNTY FREE PRESS.
CRANCEvILLE IDAHO.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1899
Big Buffalo Deal Goes

OThe event of the week was
the visit of Mr. Silverman, &C.
companied by experts Clayton
Miller and Fassett, of Spokane,
to the Big Buffalo group, re-
turning Sunday with 80 sam
pies from the claims which
were assayed by Frank j.
Reed. The results have de.
termined the final sale of the
property and the first payment
is to be made on February 10.
It is understood that Charles
Sweeney, of Spokane, has gone
to New York to place the
property.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
Want a Climate?.
1t is warm in Vineland-r

1t is warm in Vineland-no snow in n
winters over inches Deep remaining the ground over
a hours, and in time cold below 3H degrees above
zeropure air. good water, good schools and churches
These things make life worth living in Vinelai
Many hill ranchers buying homes in Vineland while keep
and working their ranches of good schools
and pleasant and healthul climate On Dee TO- land sale
contract No. 3o1 was signed. 5-acre tract will give
one fine garden plenty of the choicest of fruits and an acre
Or two of alfalfa which will provide food fer cow and horse
Drive down with your wife and for yourself. AS home
for the mining of the Clearwater and Salmon river b.
sins there is no competition with Lewiston Valley Send for
illustrated pamphlet free. Or cali al the FREE oeEss or
and interview Brother Parker.
Lewiston Water and Power Comp'y|
Genoord Washington, and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03

The deadlock habit in legis-
lature is becoming so preva.
lent as to furnish arguments in
carload lots for the election of
senators by direct vote of the
people.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03

EsTRAY NoTIcE.-Came tn M,
place at Columbus, near Chapman =
crossing, December 90, 1898. one
sorrei mare, probably IL years old.
WIN white hind feet; branded with
stirfnp on left hip. If not claimed
mare will be sold according to law
THOMAS II. NELSON.
Columbus, Idaho, Jan. % 1900
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03

at ,sa c NorIcE.-came to my place
n.a .ne 1ooe ranch, AZ miles north of
49, nse, .iast october, one light buck in
nonmi pl years old. weighs about GOO
ppanus: branded ] on right shoulder
ta ne animal is breechy and cannot h.
AePe out 1t not claimed it will be ala
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
NOTICE FOR PUBL ICATION.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho,

Jan. IS, 1899
Notice 10 hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before James DeHaven, U. S.
Commissioner at Grangsville, Ida, on
March 4, 1899, viz:
JOHN Il. BEEDE,
for the Lot No. 8, Sec IS, NJ MWA Sec
50 and MEX MEX Sec 90 TIP 81 N of r
a E B M.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land, viz: John
Gibson, Calvin M. Pagan, William
Slough, William Costley, all of Harps-
ter, Idaho.
$3.50 ]. B. WEST, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
OUR COUNTY FATHERS.
Official Proceedings of the
Board of County Commits
sioners at their January
Term. 1899.
Continued from fourth page.
FIFTH TERM DAY.

FIFTH TERM DAM
Friday, Jan. -, 1899
The Boasd met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present same as yesterday, whereupon
the following proceedings were had:
The official bond OF w A Goan, road
overseer of road dist No I, fled and APP
proved; Patrick Toal and J M Dorman.
sureties.
The overseer's report Of A c McNeill,
overseer of road district No Al, fled and
approved. ard his bill shown therein
amounting to the sum of $I2. so, allowed
and the auditor ordered TO draw warran;
therefor on general road fund.
The following bills allowed on the
current expe nsc fund and the auditor or
dered to draw warrants therefor on said
fund:
X H Rice keeping CO poor etc $3.50 rs
A w Talkington recording aud
oV1d;tpy nj r1nrkta foaa IA IN
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03
Grand Ball!
At the Odd Fellows Hall,
Wednesday, Feb. ~, 'OQ

Auspices of the Modern
WoOdmen of America.
TICKETS INCLUDING SUPPER
80. 90
RECEPTION Committee - Charles
Bickford. Chas Miller, r. Roly,
Geo Parkes, Francis Thornton,
John Cash, Norman, Mark
Howe, Frank Taylor.
Floor MANAGERs-Jos. Yates, w
A. Scott, Henry Rowe.
Door KEEPERs-John Long, VIM.
Requa.
CALLER-Geo. Parkes.
TICKET AGENT-A. G. Smith.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03

. :, George Brown, City Job Wsgoa,'
All Kinds of heavy and light haa "
ing done at reasonable prices. y
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03

w N Scoles app schl money, etc 1870 AZ
The following bills heretofore allowed
were at this tiuie reconsidered and dis
allowed, it appearing that tue said par
ties are delinquent for taxes:
Jesse Farmer on gen I'd fund s 90
Chas Crawford 10 90
Nick Kinzer IA as
l. o Hart III rs
VIM Hopwood " IS 90
r c Day on cur exp fund IL co
S Brown (" 10 20
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-02-03

Dated Jan. 40. 1899.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
WHEELER GETS AUDIENCE.
TELLS THE COUNTRY WHAT REED
WOULDN'T LET HIM TELL HOUSE.

Regarded His as n Temporary APP
pOintment, Similar TO Hundreds OF
Others Accepted by Congress
men-CaIIs on the President and
Intimates That He is Ready to
obey Orders; to Go to Manila or to
Congress.
Washington, March 4-With reference to
his attempt to-day to secure recognition
for the purpose of addressing the House,
Gen. Wheeler tonight said:
Seeing there was nothing to be done
in the House, I asked unanimous consent
to speak for five minutes I was not rec
ognized, but Mr.. Payne was notified to
move a recess of five minutes. 1 then
asked that, before that motion was put.
be permitted to address the House for
three minutes. If the speaker had sub
mitted my request, I am confident no
member of the House would have object
ed. What / intended to say was as fol-
lows:
mo one reveres the constitution more
than myself, and I could not be induced
to advocate construction contrary to the
intent of its trainers.
"'When I received the appointment as
major general of volunteers last May, l
was requested by persons whose desires !
could not disregard not to resign my seat
in Congress. 1 found that during the pres
ent Congress, thirty-three of its members
had been appointed to offices, and that none
of them had resigned their seats in Con-
gress. I examined the decisions and prece-
dents on the subject, and found that dur
ing the 10 years of the existence of our
government, hundreds and possibly thou
sands of members of Congress had accept
ed offices during their terms, and that none
of them holding a temporary office like
mine had ever been unseated. I found that
the decision of courts, even including four
decisions quoted by Gen. Henderson in his
report, took the ground that inhibitions
found in the Constitution with regard to
Offices referred to Offices Of a permanent
character and not of temporary charac-
ter I also found that the attorney general
of the United States had read an elaborate
opinion on this subject, in which he took
precisely the same ground and held that
an officer in the volunteers was not such
an office as was inhibited by the consdtu-
ton.
Il was anxious for the matter to be
brought up In the House and fully discuss
ed so that the decision would be in har-
mony with the spirit of the constitution"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
LEES FLAGSTAFF TOO DEEP.
CUBAN ASSEMBLY SEES IN 1T A
MENACE To LIBERTY.

If Americans Meant to Leave They
Would Not Plant IA Flag Pole Four
Meters Deep-Havnna Reporters
Asked Not I'd Print Chat They
Know of the AssembIy's "secret"
Sessions - Uncle SANS $4,000, 900
Not Yet Accepted.
Havana, March 4.-The Cuban assembly
has requested the newspaper men of Ha-
vana, upon their honor as journalists
and good, patriotic Cubans," not to pub
fish anything they may learn regarding
the assembly's secret sessions, thinking
that public knowledge of what Is doing
may be used against the assembly in its
subsequent dealings with the United
States"
This, It Is claimed. shows that no indl-
vidual member OF the assembly trusts an
other.
Last night there was much mysterious
cafe whispering. 1t seems that a consid-
cradle portion of the time during the ees-
slons of the assembly Is spent In insulting
Americans and Gen. Gomez, and In per-
sonal collisions between the members.
of accepting brides from the United States.
which accusations are followed by threat
ened duels on the adjournment
In addition to this, the Cuban assembly
considers that the planting of Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lees flagstaff four metres deep In
the ground is a sure sign of the continu-
ance of the American occupation of the
island These reports, arising from the
prolonged and boisterous secret sessions,
have made the doings of the Cuban as
sembly the Joke of Havana. Any rumors
discreditable to the American military au-
thority are assiduously reported
No immediate solution of the matter OF
the payment of the Cuban army Is In
sight. Gen. Gomez has not submitted to
Gov. Gen. Brooke the details regarding
the Cuban army necessary to enable the
latter to perfect plans for the payment of
soldiers
The Cuban military assembly is spend
ing its time in a discussion of the mysteri-
Gus loan of $4,000 600 for which, 1t is re-
ported, those loanng the money will ask
$20,000,O00 in payment.
Gen. Gomez does not attend the meetings
of the assembly, and apparently ignores
that body, which has not yet decided Of
ficially to accept the 100000 from the
United States. Meantime, the first INSTALL
ment OF the American money is promised.
About 2 per cent. of the canned meat
issued TO the relief stations for dlstribu-
ton to the destitute, is said to be spoiled,
as Is also a quantity of canned fish, to-
matoes and baking powder.
No Change at Santiago.
Santiago, March 4.-Thore is no change
in the situation here. a majority os the
men who have lost their employment have
now arrived in the city. Mayor Bacardi
has cabled to the authorities at Havana,
asking what he shall do with the large
number of Idle men who win soon be starv-
ing.
Senior Castillo, civil governor, has also
wired the military administration request
ing information as to the course he shall
pursue and urging an immediate transfer
of funds sufficient to allow the men rem
dered idle to return to work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
CONGRESSIONAL VISITORS.
DISTINGUISHED PARTY COMING
TO SAVANNAH.

VIII Visit Other Points in the South.
and Cuba-senator TiIImnn and
Ex-Representative James HamiI-
ton Lewis of the Party-WIu Make
Personal observations of the Re-
sources and Needs of the south.
Washington, d. c.. March 4.-(Special)--
Senator Tillman and Representative LatI-
mer of South Carolina have completed all
the arrangements for a congressional ex-
eursion to South Carolina, Georgia, FIor-
ida and Cuba.
The project has been under way for
some time past. It did not take definite
shape until to-day, when all the congress-
men invited announced their readiness 10
proceed to the Southland at once.
Representative Latimer, who originated
the trip and has worked industriously to
make It success, says the party will
leave Washington next Monday night in
a special car attached to the regular train.
The first stop viii be at Greenville and
the next Columbia. 1t Is proposed to
spend Thursday and Thursday night In
Charleston. for many of the guests ara
bAi tituldiAS bhAiouS 10 Visit tnaN ClLys
From Charleston the party will proceed
10 Savannah. Jacksonville. ST. Augustine.
Rockledge, Tampa, and thence to Cuba
for a few days In Havana.
Makeup of the Party.
Besides Senator and Mrs. Tillman ana
Representative and Mrs. Latimer, the par
ty win consist of Representative and Mrs.
Joseph A. Connolly of Illinois. Mr. and
Mrs. J. Hamilton Lewis of Washington,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph b. Showalter OF
Pennsylvania, Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. shafroth OF Colorado, MIR.
and Mrs. w. s. cowherd, Mr..
and Mrs C. f. Cochran, Mr.. and Mrs.
u. A. Diamond of Missouri, and Repre-
sentative and Mrs Norton OF South Caro-
lima.
The object OF the trip is to allow tho
members OF the party to make personal
observations of the South and its re-
sources and its requirements Nearly all
of the congressman invited are reelected
to the next Congress, and It Is believed
that all the states TO be visited will even
tually be benefited by better understands
ing of the conditions of the people and
the requirements Of the South.
A number of other members of the
House and Senate were invited, including
Representatives Grosvenor Henderson OF
Iowa, Hepburn and Cannon of Illinois,
but previous engagements will prevent
them from being members of the party
Mr.. Latlmer says.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
NOMINATIONS UNooNFmMED.

Among Them the Naval Advance
ments Sent in with Sampson ana
sch1ey.
Washington, March 4.-Among the most
important nominations that failed of con-
firmation are the following:
Senators Morgan, Cullom, Representa-
tive HIT Sanford b. Dole and Walter Il.
Fear, to be Hawaiian commissioners; all
the naval adyancements for conspicuous
conduct in battle sent in with the Schley
and Sampson nominations; II. G. Ewart
of North Carolina, to be United States
district Judge, western district of North
Carolina; Frank Simmons, 10 be marshal
for the southern district Of Alabama; In
dian Agent c. ID. Reyes of Wichita Falls,
Tex, for the Apache agency, Arizonas
Samuel j. Barrows of Massachusetts,, to
be librarian OF Congress.
Postmasters; Alabama-D. B. Smiths
Opelika. Georgia.. A. Burdette, Cedar@
town; II. D. Mayo, Lttleton, Tennes-
SEGA. II. Faulkner, McMlnnvile.
All of the army brevets sent to the
Senate we're not confirmed. These include
men nominated for gallant action in tho
Spanish war.
John Weber, naval officer customs, New
Orleans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
THE PINCKNEY INQUEST.
RumOr Set wild by the Testimony of
n CoIOred witness


Charleston, S. c., March 4.-The first
sensational evidence Of the Plnckney an
quest was given at the hearing this after
noon by a negro named Robert McFall,
who was one of the first persons to reach
the wounded man.
McFaI swore that as he got to Pinckney
he saw a white man running through the
church yard, away from the scene of the
shooting, and that he is satisfied that that
was the murderer.
He further swore that Mr.. Pinckney held
a long whispered conversation with Mr..
Barnwell before he was moved to the
Bardin House.
McFan says that he told Mr.. Pinckney
that "niggers did not shoot him." and also
of the man he saw running away, and
that all Mr. Pinckney said was: That's
ali right. Bob; / was shot by negroes"
The witness said that both Barnwell
and Bardin privately impressed upon him
the fact that he had heard Pinckney say
negroes killed him.
A number of other Witnesses were exam
ined. but their evidence was of no great
moment. OF course. McFaips testimony
has set rumor wild again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
RHODES sTIRs MEXICAN PRESS.
What the Papers Say of Idea of Flu
ture American Expansion.

ture American Expansion.
Mexico city, March 4.-That part of the
Associated Press interview with Cecn
Rhodes regarding the absorption OF Mexico
by the United States, has excited much
comment In press circles. Eel TEMPO, the
organ OF the clerical party. is pleased, as
1t has for years been predicting what It
calls the pacific conquest of this country
by the Americans.
Rhodes views only accord with what
the paper has been saying for long time,
and now this typical English imperialist
throws Off the mask and shows the real
aim OF the Anglo-Saxons, who aim to
conquest the world. The TEMPO then In
dignantly rebukes Rhodes for saying that
the Latin-American republics are barbar-
ously governed.
Eel Correo Espanol, the organ of the
Spanish colony here, says that Rhodes IL
n TERRESTRIAL Drake, abiding 10 the
famous English admiral, who was the
scourge of spain's shipping and feet in
the time of Philip II. It assails Rhodes as
nothing but a filibuster, who made fiasco
In South Africa.
The Mexican Herald says Rhodes is
plainly unacqualnted with the progress
made by Mexico in recent years, and does
not comprehend the intensely patriotic
national sentiment of the Mexican people.
President Diaz has so firmly implanted
the ideas of peace here, that when he is
dead his ideas win still rule his fellow
countrymen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
SILVELA's MINISTRY FORMED.
He Holds the Queen Regent, UnaIded,
Cam Ratify the Treaty.

He Holds the Queen Regent, UnaIded,
Cam Ratify the Treaty.
Madrid, March 4-The new cabinet took
the oath of Office to-day. The ministry is
composed as follows:
Senior sllvela, premier and minister of
foreign affairs
Senior Dato, minister of the interior.
Marquis Villaverde, minister of finance.
Senior Duran, minister of Justice.
Cen Poliveja, minister Of war.
Marquis Pidal, minister of public affairs
and of the colonies.
Admiral Camara, minister of marine.
Ii is expected that Gen. Martinez de
Campos will become president of the SEN
ate.
The brother Of Marquis Pidal, 1t is
thought will be chosen az president of the
Chamber of Deputies.
Those who are in the immediate sur
rounding of Senior Silvela say his sole
idea is to regenerate the country He
holds that the Queen Regent can ratify
the treaty of peace with the United
States without a vote of the chambers,
and that, therefore, their dissolution need
not defer the ratification.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
AT HIS CoUNTRY's SERVICE.

Gen. Wheeler Equally Ready for
Military or Congressional Service.
Washington, March 4-Gen. Wheeler of
Alabama. called on the President last even
ing and again to-day, and in view of the
question raised as to his status in Con-
gress, Gen. Wheeler stated to the Presl-
dent that he would perform any military
service to which the President desired to
Congress- If his services were not desired
elsewhere. Without making any requests,
Gen. Wheeler conveyed to the President
the purpose to defer to his wishes in the
matter.