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Cure for meningitis.
To the Editor of The Post.

To the Editor of The Post.
Lockhart, Texas, March is. Having
read 90 much OF the rayages Of the menin-
gifts, and also knowing as much about
u as do. having lived in Babstte county.
Kansas, in 1873. when IL ragged IN SouCh-
east Kansas. and also had It, ! herewith
send n recipe for the cure. You will please
publish it for the good OF suffering hui
manty;
Two ounces saltpeter In one quart OF al
cohol. Battle the spine full from neck
down. feet and to tho knees in hot water.
Mrs. NJ S. Rector
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Commentaries The POST

Austin Tribune.
Mr.. C. A. Edwards, Familiarity known a.
"Charlie," is correspondent for the hous-
ton Post at washington Guy, ms is..ea
neas-in-a-pod rattle that we delight 70
hear. what Charlie says, he says IN plain
ITnited states language. so plain, fair ana
simple that the wayfaring man though anl q
tI,pes aaopts a vein Of irony" habi.
enntracted at New Birmingham, Texas. nu'
he neger falls to secure a reading, soms
thing seldom afforded a Masningtoh CO. ~. ~
spondent from Texas. the fos' 10 /" y
congratulated.
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WaIlisvIIle Age,
The landed property Of tho editor Of ths
Age Is not extensive snywhere But With.
the exception OF one lot at Morgan's rotpt.
Il Is all IN the Immediate vicinity o. ~
city Of Houston. and It's value win b (Qx
creased twenty-fold By . ship channel f4qrI
the gulf to The Houston wharf, /. T
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priees, arc as follows:

ne movement SHOWS steady ana al
most continuous fall of prices from 1891
to 1896, with slight reaction in the fall
of 1892. The low point was reached oc-
tober /. 1896, and from that date there
has been a recovery in prices, which IS
still continuing. Bradstreet's index nun
Der went ~ to 79,1o3 on February /. 1893,
and TO 79.767 on March !. 1898 In other
words. average prices were nearly 40 per
cent higher on March 1, 1899, than on oc-
tober l. 1896 and according to the reason
ing OF the opponents Of the gold standard,
there should be greater prosperity on that
account. On the other hand. by the rea-
soning of the advocates OF the gold stand
ard-of dear money--of money that always
buys more and never leEs--tmes ought TO
be less prosperous. The result is exactly
opposite to their predictions as to the per-
manency OF values,
1t is also important to note that this
movement Is local and Is not due to any
virtues OF the gold standard. This Is con-
clusively shown by the record OF average
prices in other gold standard countries,
Tho price movement in England as shown
by the index numbers OF the London Econ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-26

1t is evident from This that in England
there has been comparatively steady fall
OF prices throughout this period, the low
point being reached in 1891, and that there
is a slight reaction nav. What makes the
difference between England and the United
States? The most imporisnt cause was
our panic. English prices fell only about
10 per cent from January ], 1892 to the
low point of July Q 1891. American prices
fell over So per cent from January !, ls92,
to the low point Of October l. 1886 In
other words, he panic made an abnormal
depression OF prices in this country, as
panics always do. and the reaction from
that depression makes an apparent time OF
prosperity. Further than this the Amerl-
can prices include a number OF articles on
which the protective tsrin rates have
been enormously increased by the Ding
ley law, and these have advanced in price
on that account and on account OF the
management OF the trusts controlling
them This makes activity in those lines
OF business and justihes some restoration
Of wages. but Il is not a general prosperity
In other words the comparative manifes-
tatiun ~ prosperity since 1896 Is parity
artificial and partly reaction from the
panic. When these effects have been eG-
hsuEted tho effects OF the sold standard
On prices will again be In control.
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u order To injure the reputation Of
49, ne suppressed dispatch ordering
70 remain at Cienfuegos, and censured
'"r obeying the order. During the
ia course OF this conspiracy Schley
'0' word in defense of himself un-
secretary of the navy. acting for
's'n' charged schley with "reprehen-
conduct" Then. obtaining permits
defend himself. he wrote to the
a,.s courteous cemmunicatiop. in
~ save the facts He criticised no.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
FOR GOOD ROAD TO ALEXANDRIA
Bill in Preparation to Stir Up Penn
sylvania Rood.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, December 20.-C. e.
Carlin, commonwealth's attorney Of Alex
aEdria county, has been here for several
Gays in conference with Attorney General
Montague with reference to legislation look
ing to the forfeiture of the charter Of the
Alexandria AMI Washington Turnpike Com
pany. The tracks of the Pennsylvania
road between Washington and Alexandria
run over this turnpike 1t is claimed that
the railroad company has violated the
terms of It's charter by not keeping the
turnpike in repair.
Mr.. Carlin and Mr.. Montague have agreed
as to what legislation is necessary and a
bill will soon be offered in the Legislature
The Pennsylvania railroad connects with
the r., F. and P. at Quantico. Should this
act be passed and carried into effect it
would destroy the connection between the
two roads. The real object of the proposed
legislation seems to be to force the Penn
sylvania company to put the turnpike in
repair at a cost Of about $4,000. This the
company will be forced to do if the bill is
passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20

men of Chicago toward the people OF the
Transvaal. In addition, the national Off
GERS of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
are arranging for a special meeting short
ly after the beginning of the year, and
probably just prior to the Chicago mass
meeting 1t is predicted by Mr.. heating
that plans will be set on foot by this con-
ference looking toward united express
sion of sentiment and a cooperation in the
raising of funds among frfshmen every
where in the United States and Canada
THE Irish in America took a Sscidea'
stand on this war question at me very
start said Mr.. Keating, land they have
made their position so plain that there is
no questioning their attitude They look
upon the people of the Transvaal as race
struggling for the sort of liberty for which
the Irish race had been fighting and work
ing for so many years. In my opinion the
expressions given thus far, both by the Chi
cago society and by the st. Louis Hibern-
ians, are criterions of the trend which the
final and united action will take Evidently
the Beers have men enough, and good men
enough, and ammunition enough; what
they might use is aid for the wounded.
We do not want to come into conflict
with the laws of the country, and 1t is not
desired that there should be conflict
with the federal authorities, and SO 1t has
been deemed best that aid be furnished
under the banner of the Red Cross. Neither
England nor the United States can refuse
to pass this emblem beyond the lines and,
undoubtedly. the Irish-American sentiment
will spend itself in this way
Mounted Police Volunteer.
VANCOUVER, B. c., December 2O.-A de-
tachment of northwest mounted police from
Calgary arrived here yesterday. They are
detailed for service in the Yukon, relieving
time-expired men. They may not go north,
however. but be sent to South Africa On
learning that $50 of the northwest mounted
police were to be included in the second
Canadian contingent they unanimously de-
cided that they wanted to go and sent a
request to Commissioner Herschmer at Re
gina, begging the coveted privilege for the
entire detachment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
Personal Mention.

ASSISTANT Secretary Allen and Rear Ad-
ihirai Rodgers of the inspection board have
.e'uiheo TO TINS city from a visit to the
uiS uoeh at Fort Royal, s. C., which is re-
ported to be in bad condition
Captain ]. c. Sanford, corps of eneinaers
who has been assisting General Wilson
chief of engineers, for several months mast
left here today to take charge of the gov
ernment works in the vicinity of Charles
ton, s. C.. relieving Major E. H Ruffner
VINO mas been granted leave of absence.
Mr.. Walter Paris will spend his Christ
mas IN New York, but will return to Wash
ington again for New Year day.
Colonel James M. Cutlery republican
nauonai committeeman for Pennsylvania
and James Donnelly, chairman of city COM
mittee in Philadelph!a, left the city today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
Officially Spelled "Puerto.v
Gen. NicanOr BOlet-Peraza to Repre-.
sent That Country.

6Sie mat Country.
Word has been received here that Gen.
Castro, who was elected president of Ven
ezuela result of the recent revolution
IN that country, has selected Gen. Nicanor
Bolet-Peraza as the minister plenipotentiary
and ambassador extraordinary of venezue-
la to the United States
Gen. Peraza is well known in this city
as a distinguished diplomat and literateur
He was born in the city Of Caracas In
June, 1898. and while still young man
took an active part in the political affairs
Of that country, rising to the rank of gen.
eral on account Of distinguished military
servicee. He was also one Of the foremost
newspaper men of Venezuela and has
achieved considerable reputation as an
orator. He has always been affiliated with
the liberal party, and has been assistant
secretary of the interior and attorney gen
eral. He served in the Venezuelan congress
for eight years from 1870 In 1889 he came
to 10th, this country y and established La Rivata
llustrado illustrated Review and
Las Tres Americas" (The Three Ameri-
cas). These publications were printed In
Spanish, and their main purpose was to ce-
ment the friendly relations between the
United States and the Spanish-American
countries. They were published in New
York city for five years. In 1889 Gen. Pc
raza represented Venezuela at the Pam
American congress, held in this city and
at the close of its sessions was appointed
minister plenipotentiary to the United
States. Subsequently he was consul gem
eral of the republic of Salvador at New
York. and later represented the Greater Re-
public of Central America in the same
capacity. His next official visit to Wash
ington was in 1897, when he came here as
delegate from Venezuela to the universal
postal congress. About a year ago he re-
turned to Venezuela and took an active
part in the revolution. which resulted in
the establishment of the present Castro
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
Government Transport Has a Tenn
pestuous Trip From Manila.
HELPLESS For NEARLY TWO DAYS
Details of the Insurgent Attempt
to Capture Cavite.
SOLDIERS BRING HOME LOOT

CHICAGO, December 20.-A special to the
Record from San Francisco says:
After a most tempestuous voyage across
the Pacific, the United States transport
Sikh arrived here today, three DAYS over
due. The trip from Manila was one of the
stormiest yet encountered by the Sikh, and
she came into port badly battered by the
waves and wind. On December 6 the boat
was struck by a storm that continued to
rage for many days The gale tore the fun
mel loose. broke the cables that support the
aftermast, and the foremast was half torn
from its stays. AS last resort the Sikh
was headed into the wind for safety
For forty-four hours the ship lay help
less, with engines going at half speed, with
out gaining mile. At last the funnel was
made fast during the gale, being secured
by guy ropes. The masts were made fast
in the same manner, and the vessel made
Its way to port.
The Attack on Cavite.
By the transport Rio Janeiro were receiv-
ed the first details of the recent Filipino at
tack on the Cavite navy yard. The insur-
gents planned an attack on Fort Rice and
under cover of this. which they thought
would draw all the American troops to that
point, they proposed to steal over from
Cavite Viejo in feet of boats and capture
the navy yard and arsenal. Everything
proceeded as planned and the rebels In
small boats were only a little way from
shore, when they encountered danger from
an unexpected quarter
The searchlight of the gunboat Petrol
beamed upon them. Then well-aimed shots
from the Petrol caused the rebels to turn
about in hot haste and paddle desperately to
reach shore. One siX-pound shell from the
Petrol struck an insurgent boat amidships
knocked 1t to splinters and killed every
rebel on board. The others were beached
bear the mouth of a creek, and the Fill
pnos scattered inland.
Soldiers Bring Much Loot.
From trustworthy sources it was learned
that the two companies of Montana volun-
teers. who came back from Manila on the
transport Zealandia, brought back with
them S150000 in gold and Mexican silver.
This treasure was first discovered by two
men at Caloocan. They were the first to
enter the Filipino town, which was very
rich. They entered a mansion, but found
the place deserted In the garden they
saw traces of earth having been recently
disturbed Digging down they discovered
chest, which contained thousands of dol
lars in gold coin. The men who found the
gold treasure took all they could carry.
Then they uncovered q large chest full Of
Mexican dollars.
The Grant to Sail Today.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, December 20
The transport Grant will sail for Manila
this afternoon with the 4Sth Infantry (col-
ored). The postal authoritines put aboard
of her last night three wagonloads of mail
for Honolulu and the Philippines.
The transport Sikh, which arrived In bal
last, is to be released from the government
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20

Commander A. Ross has been ordered to
duty as inspector in charge of the fifth
light house district at Baltimore, Md.
Assistant Paymaster E. F. Hall. to duty
In the bureau of supplies and accounts at
Washington, D. c.
The following naval officers have been or
dered to duty as inspectors Of machinery:
Commander VIM A. Windsor of the Chat
tanooga, building at Crescent ship yards,
Elizabethport, N J.
Lieut.. Commander ]. P. Mickey of the
Denver. a. Philadelphia, Pa
Lieut. Commander Wm.i H. Nauman of
the Cleveland. at Bath, Maine.
Lieut.. G. KaemmerIing of the Des Moines
at Weymouth, Mass
Lieut.. VIM. S. Smith of the Galveston, at
Richmond, va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
WILL GO TO THE GRAND JURY,
Charges Against Senator Gallinger of
New HamDShire.

LACoNIA. n. H, December 2O.-The
charges brought by ex-Gov. c. A. Busiel
and Senator W. E. Chandler against Sena-
tor j. H. Gallinger, alleging violation of the
civil service laws, will be taken before the
grand jury next week The case now is
in the hands of United States District At
torney Hamblett. Ex-Gov. Busiel says con-
Cerning the case:
The Attorney General has referred the
charges against Senator Gallinger to Dis
trict Attorney Hamblett of Nashua, who
has notified me that the matter can go be-
fore the grand jury in Concord on Wednes-
day, December 27. The case is in the hands
of my attorneys, and they will take what
steps are deemed necessary to have the
matter properly presented at that time
The case is based on the allegation that
Senator Galhnger, as chairman of the state
republican committee solicited subscrip-
tions from federal employees for campaign
purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
ASKED TO BE CONDEMNED.
Paul DerOuIede Creates a Sensation in
Paris Court.

Paris Court.
PARIS, December 20.-In the senate, sit
ting as high court of justice today, coun-
sci urged that the charges against NJ Mar
cei-Habert be Joined to the present pro-
ceedings, but the prosecutor general declar-
ed this would be Illegal. NJ Deroulede
who. though i'll. was present, virulentlv de-
nounced the senators and law officers for
teing 'subservient to the governments or
uers- Amid immense uproar NJ Deroulede
added:
Il wish to be condemned. I will saw
what think Of these scoundrels This as
semblage Is infamous and dishonors France
and the republic
During Increasing din Mr. Deroulede con-
tlnued: Il include in my denuncIations
both the senate and the president of the
republic" "a '-i'
The procurator. with difficulty, made
himself heard in the tumult which ensued
and demanded the prompt punishment of
NJ. Deroulede, who continued to hurI In
suits at the high court, coupled with the
assertion that he desired punishment.
The session was eventually suspended
and the court retired to consider the sit
uation.
The prisoners acclaimed NJ Deroulede.
Deroulede Gets Two Years In Prison.
PARIS, December 20.-M. Paul Deroulede.
president of the League of Patriots and
who is one of the prisoners on trial for con-
spiracy against the government, was TODAY
sentenced to two years imprisonment on
the charge of libeling senators composing
the high court of justice
On November Is NJ. Deroulede was sem
fenced to three months Imprisonment for
insulting the president of France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
11Ie PIIsoIleIs acuIdinled NJ DerOulede.
DerOulede Gets Two Yeurs In Prfso,
Arranging to Consider Them After
the Recess,

Elections committee No. 1 of the House
held its first meeting today and arranged
to begin the consideration of contested
election cases soon after the holidays. The
case of VIM. F. Aldrich, contestant, agt
CASTOR A. Robbins, fourth Alabama dis
trict, was set for hearing January 8; the
case of Walter Evans, contestant, against
Oscar Turner, fifth Kentucky. district, was
set for January IL Later the committee
will fix times for hearing the Davidson-Gil-
bert eighth Kentucky, and the Walker
Rhea- ninth Virginia, contests. There are
six other contests before the other two cleo
uon committees not yet assigned These
are Jones-Catchings, third Mississippi:
White-Boreing. eleventh Kentucky; Dock
ery-Bellamy. sixth North Carolina: Pear
son-Crawford, ninth North Carolina; Tai
bert-Latiner, third South Carolina: WISE
Young, second Virginia.
Edward A. King was chosen clerk of cleo
tion committee No 1. and the rules of the
last Congress relative to contests were ap-
proved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
LAND FOR WHARFAGE
war Department Has Authort,x 20
Purchase 1t.

Attorney General Griggs has rendered an
opinion 10 the Secretary of War holding
,hat the Wer Department has AUTHORITY
10 purchase land to be improved and used
ior wharfage for ships employed by the
war department in it's transport service,
Inc opinion concludes as follows: II there
Tore advise you that, in my opinion, the pro-
VISION of the act of March 3, 1892 which 1
nave referred to, implicitly authorizes the
secretary of War to purchase, on account
oi the United States, such land as in his
tlon or wharf or wharves as contemnlat-
eo py the appropriation and that land So
purchased on account of the United StateS
propriation'' -N op-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
PARTITION OF SAMOA.
Favorable Reports Authorized on Two
Treaties,


Treaties.
The Senate committee on foreign rela-
uons today authorized favorable report
upon the two treaties negotiated with Great
Britain and Germany for the dissolution OF
the tripartite agreement for the control OF
the Samoan Islands.
Senator Bacon, one Of the new democratic
members of the committee. was the only
opponent Of the treaty, and he did not seek
to delay the reporting of it to the Senate.
His opposition was directed toward the
acquisition by this country Of the Island
of Tutuila, and his opposition to that was
based upon the contention that the consent
of the islanders should be firsi secured. He
was met on this proposition with the state
ment that the natives were nothing more
than wandering tribes, and with the argu-
ment that the United States coul1 not
afford to forego the opportunity 10 secure
complete control of Pago Pago arbor
which this treaty furnishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
PRICES OF TYPEWRITERs
The Government Will Advertise for
500 Machinea

Secretary Long has succeeded in securing
'he cooperation of the other executive de-
partments besides the Navy Department in
the attempt to secure heavy reduction
IN the price Of typewriting machines used
IN the government service. At his instance.
representatives of all the departments held
meeting yesterday at the treasury and
resolved to initiate the attempt to reduce
rates by advertising for proposals for SUD-
plying to the government 500 typewriting
nlachlnes, more or less, between now and
the end of the present fiscal vear To 80
initlai movement succeeds, the practice of
combined purchases will be extended Tbe
makers of the various typewriting ma
..ain vtines nave oeen much agitated at the de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
SENATOR HOAR.s RESOLUTION
prohibiting the Appointment of Mem,
bers of Congress- on Commissions.

Senator Hoar is pressing before the COM
mittee on privileges and elections his reso-
luuon prohibiting the service of senator's
and representatives in Congress on COM
missions appointed by the executive whose
recommendations and action will come be-
lore congress for consideration. The mat
ter was discussed before the committee yes-
terday and there seems to be a general dis
position to put such a resolution to Con-
eress. Senator Burrows proposes to in
ciude in the prohibition the justices of the
supreme Court, and 1t is likely that the
resolution will become a law with This
provision added. 1t is argued by those
VINO are advocating the resolution to ha
utteriy inconsistent with the spfrft of tho
constitution for the members of the Iepis-
Ia.he or u dlcial branch of the govern
Hlelt 10 act as representatives of the ey
ecutiVe in formulating resolutions which
IN thelr proper capacity as a part of the
legislative, they will have to pass upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
IRISH SYMPATHY FOR THE uoUDs
.. H keatfng of Chicago Discu.s..
Practical Aid for Them

CHICAGO, December 20-"So far as
have been able to observe the Irishnen in
the different parts of this country are in
entire sympathy with the Beers in the
war with England. This sympathy. thew
have chosen-and I think the movement
Will go no further than this-to manifest
by passing resolutions and providing money
for the equipment for hospital. ambulance
and surgical department"
This Is the statement of John Keating.
president Of the Ancient Order of Hlber-
mans. The united societies of this civ
have determined to hold mass meeting
on January 5. at which time there will be
a general expression Of feeling OF the Irish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
selections Sent to Congress for Senu
tOrial Acfion

selections Sent to Congress for Sena-
tOrial Action.
The President today sent the following
nominations TO tha Senate:
Ibterior-To be supervisors of census: An
drew j. White, first district of kansas.
Walker Wilkins, third district of Ken
lucky
Navy-M. S. Elliott, to be passed assistant
surgeon; R. E. Carmody, to be first lieu
tenant in the Marine Corps
Pestmasters-New York, Albert Weed
Ticonderoga. New Jersey, Henry c. Mead.
Caldwell. Maine, Charles C. White, Orono
Illinois. Eugene LHote, Milford. Louisiana.
w. F. Himel, jr., White Castle. Minnesota.
N. FL. Ingersoll, Brainerd,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-20
Quarantine Against Cattle Fever.

The Secretary of Agriculture today is
sued the annual order, effective January 1
next, establishing a federal quarantine
against splenetc or southern fever among
cattle. The order prohibits transportation
of cattle, except under certain regulations.
into other territory from the quarantined
district, which is substantially the same as
last year. The most important change is
withdrawing from the quarantined area
that portion of California north of n line
drawn easterly from San Francisco.