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The times., 1899-05-07
War Songs and Poetry.

One of the things which is causing woe
name. They have no objection to the man
himself. OF course; in fact, il would be less
difficult for them if they had; but his name
does rot lend itself easily to the uses of
poetry. II is not musical; 1t sounds more
like the wind blowing through an old
stoyspipe than like brooks, or dells. or
ocean waves, or even the boom of cannon,
and there is absolutely no legitimate rhyme
for it. One daring poet has rhyrned it with
"one-stun." but If he does much more of
that sort Of thing the Poets Union OF
Cook County will come after him with a
lve-foot rule.
But Funston Is not the only great man Of
the war WHOSE name does not rhyme nice
ly. There is no use in trying TO rhyme
Roosevelt except in Dutch, and our peo-
pie do not read that language. wheeler"
rhymes with a number OF words but none
OF them is very appropriate. Dewey's
name is open to the same objection. In
fact, almost the only prominent man either
in the Army or the Navy who has really
convenient name for rhyming is schley.
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practically limitless.
It has been quite generally remarked
that this war has not brought forth a
large crop of poetry, or any new songs Of
consequence. There have been two or three
spirited and graceful poems on particular
incidents OF the war. or particular persons,
but, generally speaking the best OF our
war verse has been along humorous lines
Some Of the rhyming and punning satires
have been really good. The songs have, in
the main, been the old war songs of our
fathers. though two or three music hall
ditties have achieved popularity. The ar
mics Of the South sang 'Lorena" and The
Mocking Bird" as they camped under the
sky or lay in the trenches; the American
troops before Santiago sang "a Hot Time
in the Old Town Tonight and Il Don't
Like No Cheap Man." adapting both to cir
cumstances. Yankee Doodle" and Dixie
were sung indiscriminately by both North
ern and Southern troops in the war with
Spain. and pacific people hailed it as a
sign that the country was once more
united. But there have been no war ly-
Tics written for use in battle.
This is probably due 10 the fact that the
Spanish American war came upon the
country without the fifteen or twenty years
Of intense feeling which preceded the Civil
War Until a comparatively short time
before the events OF last spring 1t is
doubtful II the masses OF the American
people had any definite idea what was
going on in Cuba; certainly there was no
loDg-eontinued and distinct antagonism
toward Spain. comparable TO the hostility
between the civilizations of the North and
South Poetry is sort OF century plant:
IL requires long growth and favorable con-
ditions before IT reaches the biossoming
point The conditions of the Spanish war
were not favorable to great war poems.
Then, again, this is a commercial age.
The times., 1899-05-07
TENNEssEANs AT ILoILo.
n Graphic Description of the Taking
Of the Town.

Of the Town.
tslanila Letter in the st. Louis Globe Democrat)
There have been several accounts OF the
capture of 1loilo, but the following is the
most succinct and vivid 1 have heard II
was given between drinks by a Nilesian
1acky from the fleet to a group of admiring
soldiers in the Senate saloon, on the Es-
Gotta. Holding aloft his empty glass, he
diseoursed as follows:
I'VE was a-standing at quarthers waitin'
fur the nagers to do ayther the wan thing
or the ither. for the ginral had sint thin
word they must ayther surrinder or git
out, whin l heard a howlin' over in the
transport beyant
What's the matter wild thin Times
says?' says l.
'They's fghtin' mad says the gunner.
What fur?' says l, kind of interested
loike.
'Bekase theys been on the ship fur a
wake saye he, a-grinnin' loike babboon,
and hevn't he'd a drink OF whusky since
they left Mainly
God rist thim,' says 1; and jus then
heard the ould man-that's the captain
swear, for the nagers, instid OF su renderin'
or gittin' out, was a-wurlfin' on their in
trinchments.
'Oill stand no more such foolishness,'
says he. Open up on EN- says he, and
we opened up. Bys, ye ought to of seen
it. Iv'ry tonne We let of a gun we opened
a new strate through Iloilo. till yez could
throw a stone troo de town anywhere ye
PLACED Thin the Petrol sailed in an let
'em have it wild the machine guns, an she
jist swept the pebbles OFF de beach. Thin
we landed in the boats. and after us came
the moonshiners, yellin' like livery man OF
'em owned a private shtill and was afraid
of losin it. We chased the nagers out or
Tho fourp and way intn the country till 1t
was too dark to chase 'em any more, and
then the rethreat sounded, and we came
back to i~wn. and whin we went into quar-
theirs fur q night. thin Tinnessays detail
ed tin min from livery company to start a
disthillery"
The times., 1899-05-07
LIGHT IN THE EAST.
Indications That the TaEnls VIII Ac-
cent American Rule.


State and War Department officials pro-
fessed to be highly pleased over the situa-
tion in the Philippines yesterday. The pre-
diction was freely made that the Filipinos
will again sue for peace within a week
and that negotiations will Immediately fol-
low which will consummate in the uncon-
ditionai surrender of Aguinaldo and his
entire army.
There was no additional news received
at either department yesterday, but the
dispatch on Friday from President Schur-
man, of the Philippine Commission, in
which he impressed upon Secretary Hay
the extreme likelihood of an early peace
agreement, had not lost its salutary ef-
feet, and there was a satisfied feeling in
all quarters. The report that Aguinaido
had recognized American sovereignty was
denied yesterday, but Colonel Hay laid en-
phasis upon the fact that the terms by
which the Filipinos are to be allowed such
great latitude in the management of their
own affairs and which have been communi-
Gated to the insurgents by the American
commanders are of a nature calculated to
impress Aguinaldo's men favorably. He
said he was satisfied that these terms
would appeal to every sense of justice in
the natives and that being assured of the
American Governments good laltn, tney
could not decline to accept them.
President Schurman, in his dispatch, re-
lated the details of conversation between
Colonel Arguelles. of the insurgents, and
himself during which the latter is reported
to have intimated that .Aguinaldo was
ready to acknowledge American sovereign
ty. provided the Filipinos were given a
wide voice in the management of local af-
fairs. This proposition will probably be
accepted by the American Government. IL
made openly, by allowing the insurgents
to occupy most of the municipal Offices
subject to American supervision
The State Department is hourly expect
ing adyices from President Schurpan. as
it is reported on good authority that he has
been directed to encourage any oyertures
which may be made by Aguinaldo with this
end in view. President Sehurman will at
all times have the good Offices of General
Otis to assist him in his diplomatic ma
neuvres, and will not take any step with
out the full cognizance of the latter.
General Otis failed to cable any news
bearing on the general situation yester-
day. In the absence of more definite over
lures for a peace settlement by the insur-
gents, however, he will pursue an unrelent-
ing campaign against the Filipinos. as he
has been ordered to do by the President.
The times., 1899-05-07
The Renson Why.


First Assistant Postmaster General Heath has
returned from an official visit TO Porto Rico, and
announces that he found the postal service in that
new possession easily self sustaining. He could
probably explain very clearly why rsis is the case
in the Island of Porto Rico, while in the great
and wealthy United States the case is very much
the reverse; but he did not need TO go to Porto
Rico to find that out. The Postofficc Department
knows very well why the mails in this country
are not self.sustaining, and could easily point
out the proper course TO pursue; but its advice
would fall on deaf ears long as Congressman
continue to pay more heed to interested pub
fishers than to the good Of the country, and to
gard the mail service personal perquisite.
The times., 1899-05-07
BnItimore's Election.

(From the Brooklyn Eagle)
Baltimore, which went Republican some years
ago returned to the Democratic column at the
municipal election this week. The causes are not
obscure The Republican municipal government
was unskilful, unpopular, and markedly partisan.
The Republican party was afflicted with the ad-
hesion of negroes, who, consistently enough, de.
manded nominations and appointments in the gov
ernment of a city that viii not be served by men
Of their race in its public Offices Prediction is
that Maryland will resume her place in the Dem
ocratic line. That is very likely. And so will
Kentucky and, probably, West Virginia. The
fact has bearing on the political proportions
Of the next Presidential election,
The times., 1899-05-07
The Beef Report.

The report of the Beef Court is still un-
der consideration by the President. There
is no question that its investigation has
been very thorough. nearly three hundred
witnesses having been examined and some
thousands of pages of testimony having
been taken. Thanks to the publicity of the
proceedings. the public is almost as famii-
lar with the facts as the Court itself.
That the President has somewhat over
leaped himself-that he has prepared for
himself a draught which will be hard to
swallow-seems to be indicated by his
present policy of hesitation. His cardinal
mistake was his appointment of runaway
as the head of the War Department. For
everyone knew what Alger's record was.
His dismissal in disgrace from the Army,
was recommended by General Custer, Gen
eral Merritt, General Torbert. and General
Sheridan. Three times in succession he
eral Merritt is on record as saying that
severe measures should be taken to pre-
vent recurrence of this evil" General
TOrbert recommended that he be dismissed
from the service, and General Sheridan
said that he could not excuse his conduct
or deny approval to the recommendations
of his superior officers.
Now, how is Alger's appointment to be
explained in the light of the official rec
ords? How is Mr.. McKinleys persistent
confidence in him TO be accounted for?
In the circumstances, what was to
be expected of his administration of the
War Department? Anything but distine-
lively political administration? y, Anything
but an administration rejecting the indif-
ferent standards of man who had been
practically driven out of the Army, and
whose career for thirty years past has been
devoted to active politics? True, we have
occasionally heard of MIR. Alger as can
didate for the Presidency. but that was
one of the humors of the hour, and few
supposed that even despite Mr. McKinley's
political or financial obligations to him. he
Cabinet.
The funny part of it is that General Mer-
ritt. who. as Aiger's superior in early
days, had officially censured him, should
now figure as the star or champion
whitewasher of his administration. Why?
Is it because of a natural and to some ex
tent laudable ambition to supplant Miles as
the General Chief of the Army?
Much as it is TO be regretted that Gem
eral Merritt was unwilling to brave the
displeasure of the politicians in the War
Department by resisting efforts to degrade
the standard of the Army; much as it is
10 be regretted that he has seen fit to pur-
sue course involving injustice to his
senior officer Thereby impairing his own
reputation), ii is not with him that the
public is chiefly concerned.
The main question relates TO the alleged
hostile purposes of the Administration.
How far is it willing to go in its defence of
Alger and Algerism, and consequently in
its humiliation of the General who has
braved all the polluting forces that had
been at work to ruin the Army?
The Beef Court has done its work. What
will the President do?
The times., 1899-05-07
The Jewel of Modesty.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer)

A year has gone by since the destruction OF the
Spanish ships in Manila Bay, but the enthusiasm
over Admiral Dewey has not weakened. He does
not have to win q battle every few days to keep
I'M his reputation. His distinction depends largely
on Diplomacy and self-possession 1t requires 4
strong man not to be spoiled by the adulation
that has been heaped the Admiral who a
little more than year ago was officer but
little known outside of the Navy Department and
his club in Washington. Even the~Presidgntial
bait has not tempted him from his modesty
The times., 1899-05-07

The time is coming around when Alger
and his friend. Mann, OF the New York
Town Topics" will have to inspect the
Military Academy at West Point more
appropriate pair of Michigan twins could
not have been selected for the purpose.
One has large experience in the line OF
handling troops, and furnishing them with
camps, transports, and beef. The other is
an expert on the interior of public institu-
tions, and could make valuable suggestions
on the subject of uniform and jewelry.
The times., 1899-05-07
Mine Enemy.

Tireless enemy have I,
Who, with arch insistency.
Maketh without sign of cease
Keen attacks upon my peace.
Sad my plight. who never know
II by night or day my foe
Will, with his strategic art,
Storm the ramparts of my heart
Through delay and dearth and doubt
] have kept the foeman out;
But | fear the fort must fall
And his banner top the wall
And | pine in long durcss
II no friend heed my distress.
Who will come and cause to fee
Love, that is mine enemy?
Clinton Scollard
The times., 1899-05-07
Our ConsuIar Service.
prom the Cleveland pIain Dealer.

(ErOm the JIeveIand PIa1f UeaIer)
The CRYING shame OF our consular service is
shat il is but part OF the spoils system and that
its Offices are parceled out TO political workers
As rule the United States Government has sent
an incompetent lot abroad. 1t is a disgrace that
an American citizen must go to the British Consul
to have his wrongs redressed and to have his
business attended to- This has occurred times
without number on the Continent, and is almost
4 daily occurrence i'll the Orient.
The times., 1899-05-07
Cleanliness and Climate.
From the st. Paul Pinoneer Press }

IFTOm Iht 81. FauI FIhOIetT FIess.J
Northern civilization will be able to create
for itself sanitary conditions under which it
shall thrive wherever it may seek to locate
Ages OF filthy occupancy by lazy Latins iatalistic
Mohammedans, superstitious Hndoos, and de-
graded Africans may make the process of sub
jugaiion slow; but the mission OF Christian civ
ilization is to clean up the world physically
well morally. and that mission will one
day be aecomelished
The times., 1899-05-07
Lieut.. Hatehison Scott. who was first lieuteaa

Lieut.. Hutehison Scott who was first lieutenant
OF the Hudson when that vessel towed the Grip
Piled Wiusow out OF the Cardenas fight has made
statement to the New York Hcrald' that the
shot that killed men on the Winslow and the
one that injured her forward boiler and starboard
engine came from the United States steamship
Wilmington. This statement was brought out
by the publication in the March number of the
Century Magazine" OF an article by Lieutenant
BeTnadou, who commanded the Wnslow
The times., 1899-05-07
Up-to-Date Lovemnking.
From the Cleveland pl,in noaI.r

WIOIH lHe NIeVeIaHu PIaln DcaIer.)
WHAT he cried, ''have you Tilted me againY
Here, I've been gone but two months, and come
back to find you engaged to another fellow,'
ut seemed 50 long, you know George" she
coyly explained; "and life was awful dull"
We'll, III tell you what I'll do next time
you accept me-I'l marry you on the spot. Wen
stop this Filipino town business"
''What do you mean by thatI"
''You'll be garrsoned Just as soon as you're
captured
The times., 1899-05-07
A Break.
From the chicago rribune.l

(From the Chicago Tribune)
'How did Miss Quickstep take it when you
handed her your box Of candyT'
'She looked decidedly unpleasant
'Did you say, sweets to the sweet as told
you to?''
mo, confound It! I couldn't think Of It. I
knew IT was something sort OF homeopathic,
though, and ] said: Like cures like She opened
the box, saw the chocolate creams thought | was
pecking fun at her complexion-she's a brunette,
YOU know-and She hasn't spoken TO me since"
The times., 1899-05-07

The Porto Ricans want an open door.
Why should not they have it? They are
Americans as much as Hoar, Hale, Agui-
naldo, and Atkinson are. Yet we are
charging them foreign tariff on their
products, which are as strictly American
and domestic as any Boston beans or
Medford rum could possibly be. Who
wants to put an embargo on American
merchandise in American ports?
The times., 1899-05-07

grace to move away from the hand rail
so that the process of descending will be
less difficult There is no name for the
person who is guilty of this sort OF thing
He may not be hoggish in all his relations
but he has certainly porcine tendency in
his nature.
The times., 1899-05-07
apprehension. A
OErnm Pnek.N

Il have partaken." observed Eve nonchalantIy.
"of the fruit OF the tree OF knowledge
Adam shuddered
.Now, suppose. she'll know she's good look
ingr'' he exclaimed. aside, seeming to be aware.
albeit vaguely, that the race would henceforth
be up to its neck in trouble.
The times., 1899-05-07
Goodness md Resignation.
CFrom Harlem Life.)

tfTom Harlem i.lle.)
Billy the Thug-Shall rob you first and kill
you afterward, or kill you first and rob you
afteward.
His yictim-Rob me frst-it is easier for a
poor man 10 get into heaven.
The times., 1899-05-07
Justicc to Earnn.

From the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.
The expulsion OF Eagan can he accepted as
proof that the District OF Columbia Commandery
OF the Loyal Legion has no whitewashing outfit
in its paraphernalia
The times., 1899-05-07
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THE TINES. in all its editions, Morning, Even
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GeSar Sails, Sa., os Smesn.

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Nebr., aHusbe os / forri9e l1se ct Be-
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tiente peo Haoperborbst Der / Nasarstb
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inbbubt frtmmete Gulere os aue iii
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@inareit muIist.
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penbence Der besse bar f~:uDeret ps praf-
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be SIastninse. ba %tiIffriu os itrafs
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for 6rsb. Wul1ows MaIteposn Isbif
op ab @eSar Street, inbtiI be tsvnebe
mob en- E%elefenpeI ret ub for Barnetts
Apotstsrbutit. Den enc at 6sfene (be
pare besss unse Os rafte) fit Stulbers
bsnet brettet os iaabanne 2emIGffelisr.
at ben maatte brebes.
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ton, Sucob @usperisn, Tom tiolissre bar
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miobas. San bIeu, fua Diot pibss itts
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til l6. 6ebr., 1899.
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ben GrefoIbiebebs &irfe.
6erfte 6OrbunoIinssemne: Sob. gu.
8, 1-15.
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uerne / Bpen ri 'omme til Mebet os
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Gil Sa(os.

F0lgende Gensrande ere
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Skriyebord med Bogreol, en-
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Del Stove Pipes.
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onifes / 6usbOIpninsen. Surer poo
Seftiuing ofeueres prompte. s benne
Gio Ell ubialset foripnet meb efstta CD
ger til etbuert 6amilieboro.
SarDb Gasmusicn.